Patents Issued in March 24, 2011
  • Publication number: 20110068007
    Abstract: Using multiple dichroics mirrors to split and redirect different wavelength regions of light in a multi-wavelength fluorescence detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: HO-MING PANG, WEI WEI
  • Publication number: 20110068008
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for desalinating saltwater using concentration difference energy is disclosed. In order to desalinate saltwater that is contained within a product chamber, a drive cell is used to generate a drive voltage. The product chamber has a desalination voltage such that when a sufficient voltage is applied to the product chamber, anions and cations migrate out of the product chamber, thereby desalinating the water. The sufficient voltage, which includes the drive voltage and which is equal to or greater than the desalination voltage, is applied to the product chamber, consequently effecting desalination. Beneficially, concentration difference energy can be generated using a concentrated solution, which can be generated using, for example, solar energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Saltworks Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stuart Sparrow, James Tang, Joshua Zoshi
  • Publication number: 20110068009
    Abstract: This invention concerns a method for forming a coating film on a metallic substrate by a multistage energization method at no less than two stages using an electrodeposition bath which comprises a water-based film-forming agent comprising zirconium compound and, as the base resin, an amino group-containing modified epoxy resin which is obtained through reaction of an epoxy resin with an amino group-containing compound, said epoxy resin having been obtained through reaction of a diepoxide compound, a bisphenol epoxy resin and bisphenols; whereby coated articles excelling in corrosion resistance are offered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Eisaku Okada, Hirokazu Hayashi, Minoru Hanatani
  • Publication number: 20110068010
    Abstract: A method for cleaning anode media, the method comprising removing the anode media from an electroplating system, and removing scale coatings from substrates of the anode media by vibrational polishing the anode media with abrasive particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Balaji Rao Garimella, S. Supramaniam, Davan Gassappan
  • Publication number: 20110068011
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a polymer thick film silver composition comprising: (a) conductive silver flakes and (b) an organic medium comprising (1) acrylic organic polymeric binder; and (2) organic solvent. The composition may be processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent. The invention is further directed to novel method(s) of circuitry formation on printed wiring board constructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: John C. Crumpton, Jay Robert Dorfman
  • Publication number: 20110068012
    Abstract: The invention relates biosensor comprising a conductive or semi-conductive support and an intercalator polymer, wherein the intercalator polymer comprises monomer units of formula (I) wherein P is an electropolymerizable moiety selected among the group consisting in pyrrole, acetylene, phenol, aniline, thiophene, carbazole and azulene; Sp is a spacer, and Im is an intercalator. The invention also relates to a method for the detection of a DNA sequence with the biosensor, comprising the steps of: hybridizing the DNA sequence with a DNA probe for forming a dsDNA incubating the biosensor with the dsDNA for anchoring the dsDNA to the intercalator detecting the quantity of dsDNA on the biosensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Serge A. Cosnier, Robert S. Marks, Elena R. Ionescu
  • Publication number: 20110068013
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for preparing metal nanoparticles using alternating current (AC) electrolysis, in which the yield of metal nanoparticles obtained can be greatly improved by maintaining the concentrations of a reducing agent and a dispersing agent at constant levels in proportion to the intensity of an electric current during the production of the metal nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: AMOGREENTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min Young CHOI, Byung Sun HAN, Tae Gyun KIM, Yun Jae KANG, Sung Keun BAE, Ki Woong MOON, Yong Sul SONG
  • Publication number: 20110068014
    Abstract: A Ni—Pt alloy and target superior in workability containing 0.1 to 20 wt % Pt and having a Vickers hardness of 40 to 90. A method of manufacturing the Ni—Pt alloy comprises steps of subjecting a raw material Ni having a purity of 3N level to electrochemical dissolution, neutralizing the electrolytically leached solution with ammonia, removing impurities through filtration with activated carbon, blowing carbon dioxide into the resultant solution to form nickel carbonate, exposing the resultant product to a reducing atmosphere to prepare high purity Ni powder, leaching a raw material Pt having a purity of 3N level with acid, subjecting the leached solution to electrolysis to prepare high purity electrodeposited Pt, and dissolving the resultant high purity Ni powder and high purity electrodeposited Pt. The method enables rolling of the Ni—Pt alloy ingot upon reducing the hardness thereof, which results in the stable and efficient manufacture of a rolled target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: JX NIPPON MINING & METALS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yuichiro Shindo
  • Publication number: 20110068015
    Abstract: Provided are a biosensor and a method of driving the same. The biosensor includes a transistor including a substrate including a source, a drain, and a channel formed between the source and the drain, a gate insulating layer formed on the channel, and a source electrode and a drain electrode respectively connected with the source and the drain, a fluid line for covering the transistor to have an inner space together with the transistor and in which a sample solution including target molecules flows, a reference electrode formed on an inner wall of the fluid line, and a probe molecule layer attached on the reference electrode and reacting with the target molecules. Accordingly, the reference electrode is formed on the inner wall of the fluid line, enabling miniaturization of the bio device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan Woo Park, Chang Geun Ahn, Chil Seong Ah, Tae Youb Kim, An Soon Kim, Jong Heon Yang, Gun Yong Sung
  • Publication number: 20110068016
    Abstract: A collectable display panel device with data storage component is described. The device comprises at least one display panel having at least one user accessible opening for housing and displaying at least one collectable object. At least one display panel includes visual markings associative with at least one collectable object. A nonvolatile electronic data storage component is detachably stored on at least one display panel and includes associative visual markings of the visual markings of at least one display panel. In another embodiment, the nonvolatile electronic data storage component is non-detachably stored on at least one display panel. The nonvolatile electronic data storage component is configured to store at least one immutable digital picture image, at least in part, relating to the visual markings of at least one display panel, and the nonvolatile electronic data storage component is compatible and connectable to a computer system or equivalent system for operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: James Joseph Macor
  • Publication number: 20110068017
    Abstract: A kit and method of creating a three-dimensional murals that can be modified over time. A wall mountable sheet, such as wallpaper or canvas, contains a background with a general artistic theme. The artist builds on the background and personalizes it to reflect individual interests. A collection of ornamental items is included in the kit and provides the three-dimensional aspect to the mural. The ornamental items may include any number of items, such as beads, ribbons, buttons, rhinestones, photos, etc. In addition, any other object that may be pleasing or relevant to the artist, including photographs, can be incorporated by the artist when first creating the mural, or over time as events occur in the artist's life. The additional items can be in the kit, or obtained from any suitable source. The kit further includes adhesive for securing objects to the wall mountable sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Lisa Feldman
  • Publication number: 20110068018
    Abstract: A carousel key organizer has a bottom section and a top section that are coupled to be rotatable relative to each other. The bottom section includes walls that define Cells for holding keys, and the top section has a peripheral opening to allow access to one of the cells for readily removing a desired key. A detent mechanism is provided between the top and bottom sections so that the peripheral opening may be positioned either to block access to the cells or to allow access to a desired one of the cells. An adjunct key organizer may be mounted on the carousel key organizer having an open end partially enclosed by a sliding door. The adjunct key organizer has at least two compartments, and the sliding door is positionable to block access to all of the compartments or allow access to only one of the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Elizabeth C. Killeen
  • Publication number: 20110068019
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include methods, devices, and systems that provide effective packaging items with at least one gummy surface. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide a package for items with a gummy surface that does not require a separate liner to be placed on the gummy surface. In example implementations, the package includes inadhesive polymers such that the item can be removeably adhered to a portion of the package. Moreover, example embodiments of the present invention provide packaging devices, systems, and methods that allow an item with a gummy surface to be packaged without any part of the package interfacing with the gummy surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: CAO GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Jensen, Densen Cao
  • Publication number: 20110068020
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include methods, devices, and systems that provide effective packaging items with at least one gummy surface. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide a package for items with a gummy surface that does not require a separate liner to be placed on the gummy surface. In example implementations, the package includes inadhesive polymers such that the item can be removeably adhered to a portion of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: CAO GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Jensen, Densen Cao
  • Publication number: 20110068021
    Abstract: A tow strap bag, including: a tow strap that is adapted to be used to tow objects; an open zipper coupled to the circumference of the tow strap; and wherein the tow strap is adapted to form a bag when zipping up the zipper coupled to the tow strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Shon TUCHMAN
  • Publication number: 20110068022
    Abstract: A storage/display unit that is mountable on a support column is disclosed. The walls provide an enclosed storage space and may have one or more apertured walls for receiving and supporting pegboard or slatboard accessories. The storage/display unit has mounting means that allows it to be mounted on a support column, such as a lally column. The mounting means may be such, that it surrounds the circumference of a support column, or have a rear wall that allows the unit to be fitted against only a portion of the support column. The rear wall may have a column adapter and means for accommodating the various diameters of round support columns. The unit may also be mounted on a flat wall or used as a stand-alone unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: H. William Koch, III, Sandra M. Koch
  • Publication number: 20110068023
    Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20110068024
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming assembly that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20110068025
    Abstract: A partition assembly kit including a receptacle, a sheet of material of a sufficient size to cover a standard-sized entry way, a roll of double-sided tape comprising a carrier material having a high-tack adhesive material on a first side of the carrier material and a low-tack adhesive material on a second side of the carrier material, wherein the first side of the carrier material has a peel adhesion greater than the second side of the carrier material, and at least one zipper having a length greater than 50% the height of the standard-sized entry way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ZIPWALL, LLC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
  • Publication number: 20110068026
    Abstract: A storage receptacle for smoking material may open on two opposite sides. A bottom end of the storage receptacle may have a first cavity which may store the smoking material. A top end of the storage receptacle may have a second cavity which may store a pipe, a third cavity which may store a lighter and a fourth cavity which may store a cleaning pick. A top cover and a bottom cover may be removed from the top end and the bottom end of the receptacle, respectively. The top cover and the bottom cover may have teeth that may be used to grind, to divide and/or to separate the smoking material into smaller sizes. Threads may connect the top cover to the top end, the bottom cover to the bottom end, and/or the top cover to the bottom cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Yazin Fakhouri, Robert J. Guyser
  • Publication number: 20110068027
    Abstract: The package (2) has an inner case (7) having a box body (6) with an open end (22) in an upper portion and a lid (4) that is connected to a first side edge of the open end (22) and turns about a lid hinge (24) to open/close the open end (22); and an outer slider (8) that is slidably fitted in a periphery of the inner case (7), the outer slider (8) having a contact flap (48) extending towards the inside of the outer slider (8) in an upper edge (50) of a first side wall (44) corresponding to the lid hinge (24). The inner case (7) includes a band-like member (34), which is connected to the lid (4) at the upper end thereof and has a folded flap (38) engageable with the contact flap (48) of the outer slider (8) in a lower end thereof. When the outer slider (8) is slid down in relation to the inner case (7), the folded flap (38) is engaged with the contact flap (48) and opens the lid (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Uesugi, Kazuhiro Yoshimura, Hidehisa Tokita, Masahiro Fukui, Akihiro Saito
  • Publication number: 20110068028
    Abstract: A glove system is described herein that includes: a hand covering segment, and a receptacle segment, wherein the receptacle segment is coupled to the hand covering segment. A storage system for a glove system is also disclosed that includes: a hand covering segment, a receptacle segment, wherein the receptacle segment is coupled to the hand covering segment and wherein the receptacle segment comprises the bottom portion of the storage system; and a lid, wherein the lid is removably coupled to the receptacle segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Alan Harriman, Kenny Dolenak
  • Publication number: 20110068029
    Abstract: A nail-belt for use in a nail gun to feed nails is disclosed having a plurality of nail sockets for holding nails individually, each nail socket having a top ring, a bottom ring and a flat connection portion vertically connected between the top ring and the bottom ring, and a plurality of links respectively transversely connected between the top rings of each two adjacent nail sockets and the bottom rings of each two adjacent nail sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: TINO S. TENG
  • Publication number: 20110068030
    Abstract: A cosmetic display system comprising an image of an applicator, a secondary package, and optionally a container and/or a handle. The image comprises a depiction of an applicator including a substantially longitudinal core, a plurality of protrusions extending from and surrounding the core; and a substantially longitudinal stem attached to the core. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise a chromatic color having a luminance value of greater than about 10, a chroma value of greater than about (22-0.22L); and a hue value of from about 0 to about 360. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise contrasting colors relative to the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Paul Alan Sheppard, Bryan Michael Kadlubowski, Peter Jonathan Wyatt, Karl Joseph Russ, Angela Michele Fabula, Stacy Alycia Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110068031
    Abstract: A container for holding endodontic instruments that may include a base, a foam pad, a retainer, and a lid. The base may include a well with a bottom and sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to an open-ended top. The foam pad may be configured to hold one or more endodontic instruments inserted through the pad, and dimensioned to cover the open-ended top of the well. The retainer may be configured to clamp the foam pad over the open-ended top of the well so that the pad is tautly maintained in a holding position, whereby the foam pad is configured to hold at least a portion of an endodontic instrument within the well. The lid may be coupled to the base, and movable between an open position and a closed position that covers the foam pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: James B. Johnsen, Hal J. Oien
  • Publication number: 20110068032
    Abstract: A tool box structure includes a plurality of row sockets. Each row socket has a plurality of insert holes defined therein for adapting to receive a screwdriver bit and a positioning gutter formed at the bottom thereof. A box body is pivotally connecting to the row sockets. The box body has a plurality of positioning slots defined therein and corresponding to the quantity of the row sockets in the box body. An elastic element is installed between each positioning slot and each positioning gutter. The positioning slot and the positioning gutter is abutted by two ends of each elastic element. A cover body is installed to the box body. A plurality of openings is defined in the cover body and respectively corresponding to the insert holes in the row sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Ji-Fen Meng
  • Publication number: 20110068033
    Abstract: A novel method for manufacturing articles made with aluminum pull tabs such as a woman's is provided. The invention is also directed towards structural integrity of the novel articles constructed with aluminum pull tabs. In addition, the novel articles made with aluminum pull tabs in accordance with the present invention, such as a woman's purse are individually customizable to reflect the owner's fashion style and/or sponsor advertising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Violeta C. Moffat
  • Publication number: 20110068034
    Abstract: A shipping container integrates a sharps disposal container with a new product storage container for shipping. The storage container stores new product. A sharps disposal container receives used sharps. One of the storage container and the sharps disposal container is disposed within the other of the storage container and the sharps disposal container for shipping. A lid is adapted to be connected to the outermost container of the sharps disposal container and the storage container for shipping and to a top of the sharps disposal container for receiving used sharps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles G. HWANG, Joshua D. HORVATH, Christopher SCHLENK, Roman TUNKEL, Zenia ZAVERI
  • Publication number: 20110068035
    Abstract: A system and method for securing, shipping, storing, loading, unloading, accessing and protecting sensitive heavy electronic assemblies. Integration of container dunnage, recessed hardware and exterior stacking features to protect container and contents during shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: MSE INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Elizabeth Gale Egan, Adam Richard Egan
  • Publication number: 20110068036
    Abstract: Methods of reclaiming plastic from infectious medical waste and manufacturing medical devices from reclaimed plastic are described. Medical devices made from plastic reclaimed from infectious medical waste are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Richard Ji, Kenneth McCord
  • Publication number: 20110068037
    Abstract: The present invention provides and a plastic container and multilayered films, which comprises a heat-sealable seal layer, a cyclic polyolefin layer, and an outermost layer, wherein the seal layer comprises polypropylene, the cyclic polyolefin layer comprises a cyclic polyolefin polymer or a cyclic polyolefin copolymer, and the outermost layer comprises a layer containing polypropylene, and which further comprises a resin composition layer comprises a blended product of a propylene polymer and a styrene elastomer. The plastic container of the present invention can suppresses a reduction in the medicament content of a liquid-state medicament and is excellent in terms of shock resistance, handling ability during the filling of the container with the medicament, and the moldability and transparency of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Ozaki, Munetomo Matsuda, Tetsurou Nishimura, Kenjirou Takayanagi, Hiroshi Kaneko
  • Publication number: 20110068038
    Abstract: A decomposable collector and container for the manual collection and containment of small amounts of material without direct manual contact. The collector and container may decompose upon exposure to light, heat, ozone, or other environmental factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Dale L. Bardes
  • Publication number: 20110068039
    Abstract: A package for containing tablets or like separate dispensable items is provided having so-called child-resistant and senior-friendly storage and dispensing properties. An elongate outer sleeve houses a separate blister card carrying tablets or like items. The card slides into the sleeve to a storage position in which the card is housed within the outer sleeve and slides in the reverse direction to a dispensing position in which the card at least partially extends from the open end of the sleeve. The sleeve includes an internal locking restriction secured to a wall thereof, and the card includes a tail end having an integral latch. The locking restriction and latch cooperate to form a locking engagement thereby locking the card within the sleeve when the card is in the storage position. The sleeve includes visually defined squeeze locations on opposite side edges thereof that correspond to a location of the internal locking restriction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ANDERSON PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Ryen Sack, Curtis A. Knutson, Thomas Moyer
  • Publication number: 20110068040
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, tackifying resins and optionally polyolefins (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) that provide strong, tight hermetic heat seals with an easily peelable opening feature to fluoropolymers such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene. Also disclosed are multilayer structures and packages comprising these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Terrance D. Kendig, Stephen R. Tanny
  • Publication number: 20110068041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a child safe packaged-product system with multi-operational access control. The invention further relates to packaged-product system that facilitates interaction with the user so as to render child safe state of the package after use. The synergistic operational combination of the said package holding provision, package fixing provision, an assembly of the package and package fixing provision operably connected by the said restrictive means results in a multi-operational access control to access the package after the completion of the child resistant activity obviating the problem of package access as a part of the child resistant activity. Further provision of the said means to remind/alert user of reengaging/repositioning the package in the child-safe state after use renders child resistant state to the package after use enhancing the effectiveness of the child resistant function of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Praful Ramachandra Naik, Avinash Shantaram Mandale, Mohan Harakchand Bhandari
  • Publication number: 20110068042
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum skin packaging process, to a tray suitable for a vacuum skin packaging process and to the package thus obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: CRYOVAC, INC.
    Inventor: Riccardo Palumbo
  • Publication number: 20110068043
    Abstract: An AC adapter unit compactly houses the AC adapter block and DC cable so that radiation noise from the DC cable is not amplified. The AC adapter unit 4 has an AC adapter 7 that includes an AC adapter block 52 and a DC cable 51, and a storage tray 6 that stores the AC adapter 7. The connector-side cable part 51b of the DC cable 51 is stored in the storage tray 6 on the left-side part 6D of the AC adapter block 52. The connector-side cable part 51b has a bundled part 51c with a figure-8 shape when seen from the top opening 6a side of the storage tray 6. The long axis of this bundled part 51c is parallel to the long axis of the AC adapter block 52. Because the DC cable 51 has a figure-8 shaped bundled part 51c, the part that runs parallel to electronic circuit boards inside the AC adapter block 52 is reduced and amplification of radiation noise is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomohisa Kano
  • Publication number: 20110068044
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display package that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of packs containing one or more products and a sleeve. The primary packs are arranged in a bundle and disposed within the sleeve. A separator panel can be included in certain embodiments of the bundle between the packs. Portions of the packs may protrude through apertures in the front and rear panels of the sleeve and apertures within the separator panel to assist with maintaining the bundle within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Andreas Haefliger
  • Publication number: 20110068045
    Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst composition, which includes an emulsion of an aqueous phase in an oil phase, wherein the aqueous phase comprises an aqueous solution containing a group 6 metal and a group 8, 9 or 10 metal. The metals can be provided in two separate emulsions, and these emulsions are well suited for treating hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Pedro Pereira, Guaicaipuro Rivas, José Córdova, Francisco Granadillo, Roger Marzin, Bruno Solari, Luis Zacarías
  • Publication number: 20110068046
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to removal of mercury from water. The removal relies on transferring mercury from an aqueous stream to a natural gas stream upon contacting the aqueous stream with the natural gas stream. Processing of the natural gas stream after used to strip the mercury from the aqueous stream removes the mercury from the natural gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Erin E. Tullos, Joseph B. Cross, Sally A. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110068047
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and units for mitigation of carbon oxides during hydrotreating hydrocarbons including mineral oil based streams and biological oil based streams. A hydrotreating unit includes a first hydrotreating reactor for receiving a mineral oil based hydrocarbon stream and forming a first hydrotreated product stream, and a second hydrotreating reactor for receiving a biological oil based hydrocarbon stream and forming a second hydrotreated product stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Gudde, John W. Shabaker
  • Publication number: 20110068048
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to treatment of fluids to remove mercury contaminants in the fluid. Contact of the fluid with an amine that has absorbed a sulfur compound causes the mercury contaminants to be absorbed by the amine. Phase separation then removes from the fluid the amine loaded with the mercury contaminants such that a treated product remains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: John Michael Hays, Joe B. Cross
  • Publication number: 20110068049
    Abstract: A method of removing metals and amines from crude oil comprising adding an effective metal removing amount of one or more hydroxycarboxylic acids selected from lactic acid and malic acid and salts thereof to said crude oil; adding wash water to said crude oil; mixing said crude oil, acid and wash water to form an emulsion; and resolving said emulsion into an aqueous phase and crude oil having a reduced metals content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Juan M. Garcia, III, Samuel A. Lordo, Michael L. Braden
  • Publication number: 20110068050
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for dry distillation and decarbonization of oil shale species using fluidized bed. The shale oil contained in oil shale having certain size distribution in fluidizing condition is gasified by using high temperature dry gas and/or high temperature stream as heat carrier and fluidizing medium, meanwhile, dry gas dissolves some organics in oil shale, that is, fluidizing, dry distillating and deoiling. The powder which has removed shale oil is fluidized by high temperature air under oxygen-rich condition. The carbon in oil shale is combusted, i.e. fluidizing decarbonization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Shoufeng Wang, Zhaoran Chen, Zisheng Lv, Dianchen Jiang, Gengxin Wang
  • Publication number: 20110068051
    Abstract: A system and method sorts bulk material containing lightweight components and heavier components, by separating the lightweight components from the heavier components. The method includes the steps of a) conveying the bulk material to be sorted, and releasing it through a corresponding outlet along a given trajectory; and b) generating an airflow and projecting said airflow adjacent to the outlet so that the airflow intersects the given trajectory of the bulk material, and draws along with it the lightweight material via a Venturi effect, thereby separating the lightweight components from the heavier components. This enables namely to easily, quickly and inexpensively sort out fairly lightweight materials, from heavier materials, at a substantial high throughput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: 6358357 CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Alain BRASSEUR, Jean-François LECLERC
  • Publication number: 20110068052
    Abstract: A slot sieve comprises a large number of sieve profiles arranged next to one another, which form a respective sieve slot between their longitudinal sides, and at least two, preferably a plurality of carrier profiles, which extend transverse to the sieve profiles and on which the sieve profiles are fastened. The carrier profiles are arranged in receiving grooves, which respectively align with one another, in the sieve profiles in such a way that the outsides of the carrier profiles remote from the sieve profiles are located in a plane with the slot sides or lower sides remote therefrom of the sieve profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Thorsten Zöllner
  • Publication number: 20110068053
    Abstract: Provided is a filtering device including a filter part having a plurality of filters stacked to filter contaminants in fluid, and a sample part disposed on an outer plane of the filter part and having a plurality of samples corresponding to the filters, respectively. Therefore, a filter exchange period can be accurately determined by measuring properties of the filter varied during filtering of contaminants, and indiscriminate exchange of the filters can be prevented to reduce maintenance cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Bong Kyu KIM, Wan Joong Kim, Gun Yong Sung, Seon Hee Park
  • Publication number: 20110068054
    Abstract: A valveless siphon decanter for processing fluid within a tank having a siphon tube external to the tank, the siphon tube having an output, a boom extending substantially transversely from the siphon tube, the boom providing a path for the communication of fluid from within the tank into the siphon tube, a vacuum head in association with the boom, the vacuum head having at least one orifice disposable within the tank for receiving the fluid, a vacuum source for creating a vacuum within the siphon tube and the boom to draw the fluid in through the at least one orifice of the vacuum head into the boom and into the siphon tube thereafter, a vacuum break for breaking the vacuum within the boom and the siphon tube; and wherein the siphon tube and the boom are disposed outside of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: John Charles Hardison
  • Publication number: 20110068055
    Abstract: An aquarium filter system mainly has a base and an uprightly mounted filtering cylinder; the filtering cylinder is provided therein with a pump unit, it can be optionally used to spray forceful water jet on the surface board of the base or to pump air into the filtering cylinder to form air bubbles in water in the filtering cylinder; after filtering, seawater in an aquarium can be kept clean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Yu-Chin WANG
  • Publication number: 20110068056
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the biological treatment of an effluent to be treated and containing at least two forms of pollution, one of which is more easily biodegradable than the other, which comprises using a main biological treatment area in which the raw effluent is contacted with biological sludge adapted for consuming a first form of pollution that can be more easily degraded than a second form of pollution, wherein said method is characterised in that comprises collecting a fraction at least of the biological sludge which is isolated at a distance from the main biological treatment area in a so-called bioactivation area and under aeration and time conditions adapted for triggering in said fraction the development of new biological functions capable of consuming the second form of pollution, and further recycling at least a portion of said biological sludge fraction towards the main biological treatment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Marc Caligaris, Chrystelle Ayache, Emmanuel Trouve