Patents Issued in March 21, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130068626
    Abstract: A composition comprising a source of metal ions and at least one leveling agent comprising a linear or branched, polymeric imidazolium compound comprising the structural unit of formula L1 (L1) wherein R1, R2, R3 are each independently selected from an H atom and an organic radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R4 is a divalent, trivalent or mutlivalent organic radical which does not comprise a hydroxyl group in the ? or ? position relative to the nitrogen atom of the imidazole rings is an integer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Michael Siemer, Cornelia Roeger-Goepfert, Nicole Meier, Roman Benedikt Raether, Marco Arnold, Charlotte Emnet, Dieter Mayer, Alexander Fluegel
  • Publication number: 20130068627
    Abstract: A control device receives an output signal from a liquid level sensor disposed in an anode chamber. This output signal indicates whether the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the anode chamber is higher than a reference level. When the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the anode chamber is higher than the reference level, the control device increases, by a prescribe value, the frequency of a compressor driving voltage that is generated in an inverter circuit. This increases the rotational speed of a motor in the compressor, increases the discharge pressure of hydrogen gas being discharged from the compressor, and decreases the pressure inside the cathode chamber. As a result, the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the cathode chamber rises, and the liquid level of the electrolytic bath in the anode chamber falls below the reference level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: TOYO TANSO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshio Shodai, Osamu Yoshimoto, Noriyuki Tanaka, Yasuhiro Yano
  • Publication number: 20130068628
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for extracting gallium from fly ash, which comprises the following steps: crushing the fly ash and removing Fe by magnetic separation; then dissolving it by using hydrochloride acid (2) to obtain hydrochloric acid leachate; adsorbing gallium in the hydrochloric acid leachate with macro-porous cationic resin, followed by eluting to obtain the eluent (5) containing gallium; adding sodium hydroxide (6) solution into the eluent containing gallium to react and obtaining sodium metaaluminate solution containing gallium (8); introducing CO2 into the sodium metaaluminate solution containing gallium (8) for carbonation, followed by separating gallium from aluminum and obtaining aluminum-gallium double salt (15) with the gallium to alumina mass ratio being more than 1:340; adding the aluminum-gallium double salt (15) into sodium hydroxide (17) to react, followed by alkalinity-adjustment concentration to obtain alkali solution containing gallium and aluminum; electrolyzing (10) the alkali solution
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen Ling, Yinshan Jiang, Cundi Wei, Nan Li, Dazhao Gu, Zhaohua Guo, Dianfan Yang, Junzhou Chi, Ping Zou
  • Publication number: 20130068629
    Abstract: Improvements in an ocean wave energy conversion unit that converts kinetic energy from oceanic waves into useable form of energy that will benefit society called and Aqua-tamer. The unit is designed to be modular in nature where the units can be deployed to function individually or assembled into groups where units will rely on each other and function together as a whole. Each individual unit has an electrical output. As a group (Colony) during deep sea surface applications, the electrical output of each Aqua-Tamer unit will be consolidated and used to operate a water-electrolysis operation that produces Oxygen Gas (O2) and Hydrogen Gas (H2). This production of O2 and H2, instead of electrical output, is designed to eliminate the requirements of an Ocean-wide electrical grid system and still facilitate an economic logistically efficient) method of energy transportation (energy in a gas state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Anthony Lim BULACLAC, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130068630
    Abstract: An electrolyte system includes a reactor having a pair of electrodes that may sorb ions from an electrolyte. The electrolyte system also includes at least one power supply in electrical communication with the reactor. The at least one power supply may supply a DC signal and an AC signal to the pair of electrodes during sorption of the ions. In addition, the power supply may supply only the AC signal to the pair of electrodes during desorption of the ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: David William DePaoli, James O. Kiggans, JR., Costas Tsouris, William Bourcier, Robert Campbell, Richard T. Mayes
  • Publication number: 20130068631
    Abstract: A sanitizing system is provided for use in a bathing unit system including a receptacle for holding water in which a halide salt has been dissolved and a circulating system for removing and returning water from and to the receptacle. The sanitizing system includes a sanitizing device having a housing configured to be positioned in fluid communication with the circulation system and an electrolytic cell positioned within the housing so that when power is applied to the electrolytic cell, the halide salt dissolved in water flowing through the housing is converted to an amount of free halogen. A controller controls an amount of power supplied to the electrolytic cell so as to control the amount of free halogen being generated. The amount of power supplied may be adjusted, for example, based on an amount of usage of the bathing unit system, a usage of a circulation pump and/or based on a water temperature. A user control interface for the sanitizing device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Christian Brochu, Francois Lapierre
  • Publication number: 20130068632
    Abstract: A DNA/RNA detection technology is provided. The open flow detection technique includes a substrate defining a pair of opposing microchannels, a pair of opposing electrodes in the opposing microchannels, and at least one ion exchanging nanomembrane coupled between the opposing microchannels such that the opposing microchannels are connected to each other only through the nanomembrane, wherein the nanomembrane is functionalized with a probe complementary to the macromolecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chia Chang, Zdenek Slouka, Satyajyoti Senapati, Li-Jing Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130068633
    Abstract: Methods of determining a corrected analyte concentration in view of some error source are provided herein. The methods can be utilized for the determination of various analytes and/or various sources of error. In one example, the method can be configured to determine a corrected glucose concentration in view of an extreme level of hematocrit found within the sample. In other embodiments, methods are provided for identifying various system errors and/or defects. For example, such errors can include partial-fill or double-fill situations, high track resistance, and/or sample leakage. Systems are also provided for determining a corrected analyte concentration and/or detecting some system error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: LifeScan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald C. Chatelier, Alastair M. Hodges, Santhanagopalan Nandagopalan
  • Publication number: 20130068634
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a case for a personal electronic device comprising one or more layers formed from a thin-film thermo-formed material and methods to manufacture the same. In a disclosed embodiment, the case for the personal electronic device comprises a flexible inner layer and a thin-film thermo-formed outer-layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventor: Bryan Lee Hynecek
  • Publication number: 20130068635
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with a plurality of beverage containers is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a cradle for each of said plurality of containers and, for and secured to each cradle, at least a pair of resilient tabs. Each cradle, in use, supports the container for which it is provided in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle. The cradles are operatively secured to one another in use to define a tote for transporting said containers. The tabs for each cradle, in use, collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle. The cradles can have stepped bases to accommodate containers of varying girth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Allan Ralph
  • Publication number: 20130068636
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a packaging with seed label, which comprises a seed label positioned on the packaging in a detachable way; wherein, the seed label comprises at least one kind of plant seeds therein. Firstly, as the seed label is detachable, after the product is purchased, the seed label can be detached from the packaging for using alone or playing. Moreover, as the seed label is provided with at least one kind of seeds therein and the plant seeds comprise flowering plant seeds or vegetative plant seeds, the seeds may be planted so as to improve the environmental awareness of the purchaser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Kon Dai (Far East) Packaging Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Koon Wa Wu
  • Publication number: 20130068637
    Abstract: A nanofiber structure having pores is used as a preservative material for a liquid material. A liquid material can be stored for a long period without causing deterioration and without the need of using any additive such as an anti-bacterial agent merely by contacting the liquid material with the preservative material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: NISSHINBO HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventor: NISSHINBO HOLDINGS INC.
  • Publication number: 20130068638
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for providing portable storage for multiple users are disclosed. The portable storage systems may be used to accommodate the storage needs of multiple users. The portable storage solutions provide the capability to individuals to store relatively small quantities of materials off-site for a fixed or an undetermined amount of time, and are designed such that, in most instances, the materials are returned to the user at the same or different location when they are desired. The portable storage apparatus, systems and methods are cost-effective and provide a consumer with more flexibility than standard storage options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Johny Ho
  • Publication number: 20130068639
    Abstract: All in one integrated paint and tools instant protection container including a composed vertical and horizontal pierced rolling surface for limited roller slip and paint mixing effect. For paintbrush, paint roller and most coatings. Tools and secondary accessories are orderly supported and at hand always with access to paint. One hand carry all. Open and close at fingertips. All parts, tools, paint and accessories of the apparatus stay with it at all time in total solidarity implementing a diminished nuisance and augmenting functionality over the traditional array of equipments. No part is to set apart as so to recuperate at no time prior to start or stop or resume. Fits naturally solid and steady in the staircase conveniently ergonomic. Hooks solid and steady to the ladder or stepladder with same instant and total functionality while always respecting painter's movements and body space. Instantly ready with all the tools at hand always and instantly protected in all situations. No cleaning required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Gilles Plouffe
  • Publication number: 20130068640
    Abstract: An organic stroller cleaning kit is provided and includes various cleaning products that are formed of all-natural ingredients and therefore, are infant and child friendly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: BUGGY LOVE, LLC
    Inventor: BUGGY LOVE, LCC
  • Publication number: 20130068641
    Abstract: An auto-injection device holder includes a main body having at least a front wall, a back wall and a bottom wall, and an open top. The walls define a cavity for receiving at least partially therein at least one auto-injection device. An electrical circuit is mounted to the main body to provide information to a user of the auto-injection device holder. A switch is mounted on a wall of the main body and may be pressed by a user of the holder. The electrical circuit includes a read only memory having pertinent information stored digitally therein. When the switch is activated, the information stored digitally in the read only memory is converted to an analog signal which is provided to the speaker so that the user may hear the pertinent information, such as instructions on how to use the auto-injection device held by the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory Puglisi
  • Publication number: 20130068642
    Abstract: A secure carrier assembly for media devices and media content. The assembly includes a carrier having a front panel, a rear panel, and an intermediate panel. At least one panel of the carrier comprises a durable polymeric material, such as a lens sheet assembly including a lens sheet, and an image layer. The carrier with lens sheet assembly provides enhanced security features, increased durability, and eye-catching features compared to traditional carrier or packaging assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: TRAVEL TAGS, INC.
    Inventor: Travel Tags, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130068643
    Abstract: A fixed seat for a tool has a sleeve joint pillar set into a polygonized pillar, of which the circumference side part contains abutment surfaces and edges. The abutment surface can abut the groove wall of the sleeve's square casing groove, and said edge or margin part permits spanwise locking of the sleeve during its rotation. A positioning convex part is protruded from an abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar, and interlocked with the positioning concave camber on the groove wall of the square casing groove. A lateral through-hole is set onto one side of the sleeve joint pillar. Both ends of the lateral through-hole pass through separately the abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar. A wall rim is formed between the abutment surface and the lateral through-hole, so that the positioning convex part could be squeezed flexibly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Chih-Chien HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20130068644
    Abstract: A tool container providing engagement to the distal end of a pole, such as a pool maintenance utility pole. The tool container being substantially tubular having an axial passage with a first and second cavity separated by an end wall. The first cavity being substantially larger than the second cavity as to receive one or a plurality of tools such as screwdrivers in secured engagement. The first end also having a removable cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: ADAM LEO BERMAN
  • Publication number: 20130068645
    Abstract: A packaging case (1) for oblong objects such as high-quality precision tools (5), having a body (4) with a longitudinal receiving and removal opening (34), that can be closed by a protective element (2). The body (4) has a base (6) to which a clamping part (8) with at least one flexibly deformable U-shaped clamping jaw (9) is attached. The base part (6) is divided into a lower part (12) that is securely connected to the clamping part (8) and an upper part (11) that is attached to the lower part (12) such that when the upper part (11) is in an open position, the space (23) around the free end of the tool (5) is accessible, but when the upper part (11) is in the closed position the space around the free end of the tool is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Rose Plastic AG
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Publication number: 20130068646
    Abstract: A tool case includes a first housing member defining a plurality of receptacles for storing a plurality of fastener driving bits. A second housing member defines a recess for receiving a drive guide accessory. The first housing member is pivotally coupled to the second housing member. A wire stripper assembly includes a first stripper portion member coupled to the first housing member and a second stripper member coupled to the second housing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Kirby, Marc S. D'Antuono, Matthew M. Kuester, Joseph H. Ellice, Scott D. Bublitz
  • Publication number: 20130068647
    Abstract: A dock with plural side-by-side bays that each stores one treatment head. The dock has plural parallel slots that each communicate with a bay and the dock has a first side open to the bays for movement of the heads into and out of the bays. Each head has a connecting post extending through a slot so each post can slide in its slot for removal of each head from a respective bay. A pole has an end connector for detachable connection to a post, one at a time, while the one treatment head is in a bay, and for sliding the head out of the dock for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: DYLAN MISHAN, Stuart Harvey Lee, Jochen Schaepers
  • Publication number: 20130068648
    Abstract: An expanding folder is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an organizer apparatus includes: a generally planar, rectangular front cover; a generally planar, rectangular back cover; a spine whereby the front cover and back cover are coupled one to another at an edge of each to form a folder configured to open and close and to securely store and organize a plurality of loose papers; and at least one expandable file having a plurality of individual, expandable pockets disposed within the organizer apparatus on an inside surface of one or more of the front cover and the back cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jennifer Hobbs
  • Publication number: 20130068649
    Abstract: A disclosed technique includes an assembly comprising a cup with a first visual sealing indicator and a lid with a second visual sealing indicator wherein, in operation, the lid is screwed on the cup to a sealing indicator position where the first visual sealing indicator and the second visual sealing indicator are aligned. Another disclosed technique includes an assembly comprising a cup with a first audible sealing indicator and a lid with a second audible sealing indicator wherein, in operation, the lid is screwed on the cup to a position past where the first audible sealing indicator and the second audible sealing indicator have contacted each other producing an audible sound. Another disclosed technique includes a cup with a raised central bottom area and an insert with bracing wings wherein, in operation, the bracing wings stabilize and secure the insert in the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jianfeng Chen
  • Publication number: 20130068650
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum sealable container system comprising a container and a lid assembly having a movable valve insert. The valve insert includes a vacuum indicator for informing the user when a vacuum is present in the container. The valve insert is pneumatically movable within a chamber by way of a pump assembly to open and close a fluid communication between the container and the exterior of the container to remove fluid to form the vacuum. The vacuum indicator collapses into an opening formed in the lid assembly to inform the user of the vacuum as well as reinforce the seal formed by the valve insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SCANDINAVIAN CHILD LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Tinstman, John D. Fiegener
  • Publication number: 20130068651
    Abstract: Disclosed is a single-piece container adapted to receive and secure an insert card. The container is a generally rectangular, relatively flat structure having an interior chamber defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, one open end, and one closed end. The container is formed from a blow molding process and adapted to receive an insert card. The container further comprises locking elements that work in cooperation with the insert card to secure the insert card within the interior chamber such that it can not be removed without manipulation of the locking elements. The material comprising the container can be a clear plastic such that optical scan codes present on an insert card contained within the container can be read through the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan A. Bailey, Sara Falcon, Elisabeth Gelardi
  • Publication number: 20130068652
    Abstract: A method for forming decorative grass and packaging materials from renewable and/or biodegradable polymer materials is provided. Methods of utilizing the renewable and/or biodegradable decorative grasses and packaging materials are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, individually but solely as Trustees of the Trust
    Inventor: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not indi
  • Publication number: 20130068653
    Abstract: A wraparound sleeve having a stand-up feature or tab is disclosed. The sleeve can be wrapped around a container and can cooperate with a front flange portion of the container to provide the container in an upright display position. The tab of the sleeve extends from an exposed edge of the sleeve transverse to a wrapping direction of the sleeve when assembled to support the package in a vertical or inclined viewing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey Matthew Lipinski
  • Publication number: 20130068654
    Abstract: A container for foodstuffs or other products has a tamper-evident locking means which comprises a post and a cooperating opening or recess. A fault zone is formed by a weakened area provided by, for example, a plurality of perforations formed in the post, or around the post, or around the opening or recess, and fault zone is thus which is weaker than the material of the container, and weaker than the locking means mechanism. As a result, the fault zone will fail upon exertion of a force which is less than the disengagement force otherwise required to unlock the locking means, thus providing physical evidence of tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: AMHIL ENTERPRISES
    Inventor: Michael MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20130068655
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective packaging assembly for brake discs and/or brake drums comprised of two structural parts (2) made of renewable material, having supplementary shapes that fit together so as to create a packing cradle (B) for the braking elements, said structural parts being covered by a flexible heat-shrinkable film (3) to form the packaging assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: JOFUND S.A.
    Inventors: EURICO MARCELO OLIVEIRA LUDWIG, Marcos Alexandre Boettcher Sebben, Marco Aurélio Vieira Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20130068656
    Abstract: A FOUP (front opening unified pod) is disposed with a plurality of supporting pieces, the positions of which are calibrated to be symmetrical for the supporting pieces to horizontally support wafers in the pod, and with an OHT pad (Overhead Hoist Transport pad), a major function of which is to evenly distribute the weight of the FOUP and the wafers so that the transportation of the FOUP and the wafers by the OHT head can be further stabilized and more weight can be loaded to meet the demands of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Jain-Ping Sheng, Tzu-Jeng Hsu, Shao-Wei Lu, Ming-Long Chiu
  • Publication number: 20130068657
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for hydroprocessing comprising treating a hydrocarbon feed in a first two-phase hydroprocessing zone having a liquid recycle, producing product effluent, which is contacted with a catalyst and hydrogen in a downstream three-phase hydroprocessing zone, wherein at least a portion of the hydrogen supplied to the three-phase zone is a hydrogen-rich recycle gas stream. Optionally, the product effluent from the first two-phase hydroprocessing zone is fed to a second two-phase hydroprocessing zone containing a single-liquid-pass reactor. The two-phase hydroprocessing zones comprise two or more catalyst beds disposed in liquid-full reactors. The three-phase hydroprocessing zone comprises one or more single-liquid-pass catalyst beds disposed in a trickle bed reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Hasan Dindi, Luis Eduardo Murillo, Thanh Gia Ta
  • Publication number: 20130068658
    Abstract: Methods for hydrocracking a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock (e.g., heavy oil and/or coal resid) employ a catalyst composed of well dispersed metal sulfide catalyst particles (e.g., colloidally or molecularly dispersed catalyst particles, such as molybdenum sulfide), which provide an increased concentration of metal sulfide catalyst particles within lower quality materials requiring additional hydrocracking. In addition to increased metal sulfide catalyst concentration, the systems and methods provide increased reactor throughput, increased reaction rate, and higher conversion of asphaltenes and lower quality materials. Increased conversion of asphaltenes and lower quality materials also reduces equipment fouling, enables processing of a wider range of lower quality feedstocks, and leads to more efficient use of a supported catalyst if used in combination with the well dispersed metal sulfide catalyst particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventor: Headwaters Technology Innovation, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130068659
    Abstract: Aromatic extraction and hydrocracking processes are integrated to optimize the hydrocracking units design and/or performance. By processing aromatics-rich and aromatic-lean fractions separately, the hydrocracking operating severity and or catalyst reactor volume requirement decreases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Omer Refa KOSEOGLU
  • Publication number: 20130068660
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for increasing thermal stability of fuel, as well as in reducing nitrogen content and/or enhancing color quality of the fuel. According to the method, a fuel feedstock can be treated with a solid phosphoric acid catalyst under appropriate catalyst conditions, e.g., to increase the thermal stability of the fuel feedstock. Preferably, the fuel feedstock can be treated with the solid phosphoric acid catalyst at a ratio of catalyst mass within a contact zone to a mass flow rate of feedstock through the zone of at least about 18 minutes to increase the thermal stability of the fuel feedstock, along with reducing nitrogen content and/or enhancing color quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Sebastien Bergeron, Ashok Uppal, Robert J. Falkiner, Marc-André Poirier
  • Publication number: 20130068661
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing sulfur from crude oils using a catalytic hydrotreating process operating at moderate temperature and pressure and reduced hydrogen consumption. The process produces sweet crude oil having a sulfur content of between about 0.1 and 1.0 wt % in addition to reduced crude density. The method employs least two reactors in series, wherein the first reactor includes a hydroconversion catalyst and the second reactor includes a desulfurization catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
    Inventor: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20130068662
    Abstract: A method for hydroprocessing a hydrocarbon feedstock is provided. The method comprises contacting the feedstock with a catalyst under hydroprocessing conditions, wherein the catalyst is formed by sulfiding an unsupported catalyst precursor of the general formula Av[(MP)(OH)x (L)ny]z(MVIBO4), wherein MP is selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof; L is one or more oxygen-containing ligands, and L has a neutral or negative charge n<=0, MVIB is at least a Group VIB metal having an oxidation state of +6; MP: MVIB has an atomic ratio between 100:1 and 1:100; v?2+P*z?x*z+n*y*z=0; and 0?y??P/n; 0?x?P; 0?v?2; 0?z. In one embodiment, the catalyst precursor further comprises a cellulose-containing material. In another embodiment, the catalyst precursor further comprises at least a diluent (binder). In one embodiment, the diluent is a magnesium aluminosilicate clay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Theodorus Ludovicus Michael Maesen, Alexander E. Kuperman
  • Publication number: 20130068663
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of a catalyst suitable for use in a naphtha reforming process, the process including providing a Y zeolite with an initial SiO2:Al2O3 molar ratio of at least 150, introducing the Y zeolite to a binder to form an intermediate composition, extruding the intermediate composition, reducing the alpha acidity of the extruded composition to provide a low acid composition, and introducing a noble metal to the low acid composition. Processes and systems of converting naphtha to a higher-octane hydrocarbon supply using catalysts, as prepared herein, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jean W. BEECKMAN, Stephen J. McCARTHY, Jane C. CHENG
  • Publication number: 20130068664
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting bitumen from an oil sand feed stream (10), the method comprising at least the steps of: (a) providing an oil sand feed stream (10); (b) contacting the oil sand feed stream (10) with a liquid (20) comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent thereby obtaining a solvent-diluted oil sand slurry (30); (c) depositing the solvent-diluted oil sand slurry (30,35) as a filter cake (32) on a filter medium (31) and filtering the solvent-diluted oil sand slurry (30,35), thereby obtaining a solids-enriched stream (50) and a filtrate (60), wherein during the filtering the pressure above the filter cake (32) is at least 1.7 bara; and (d) lowering the pressure of the solids-enriched stream (50) to below 1.2 bara.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Ingmar Hubertus Josephina PLOEMEN, Ronald Jan SCHOONEBEEK, Bernardus Cornelis Maria IN'T VEEN
  • Publication number: 20130068665
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting bitumen from an oil sand feed stream (10), the method comprising at least the steps of: (a) providing an oil sand feed stream (10); (b) contacting the oil sand feed stream (10) with a liquid (40) comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent thereby obtaining a solvent-diluted oil sand slurry (20); (c) filtering the solvent-diluted oil sand slurry (20), thereby obtaining a first bitumen-enriched filtrate (30), a second bitumen-depleted filtrate (40) and a bitumen-depleted sand (50); (d) reusing the second filtrate (40) obtained in step (c) in the contacting of step (b); and (e) removing solvent (90) from the first bitumen-enriched filtrate thereby obtaining a bitumen-enriched stream (80).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Ingmar Hubertus Josephina PLOEMEN, Ronald Jan SCHOONEBEEK, Bernardus Cornelis Maria IN'T VEEN
  • Publication number: 20130068666
    Abstract: A flotation process for recovering feldspar from a feldspar containing feed material, comprising the following steps: (1) forming an aqueous suspension of a feldspar containing feed material, in the absence of hydrofluoric acid, wherein the suspension comprises from 0.004 to 0.3% wt. of a flotation reagent comprising: (a) one or more amines, containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, comprising 8 to 50 carbon atoms, or a salt thereof; and (b) one or more primary, secondary or tertiary alcohols, containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, comprising 8 to 50 carbon atoms; the ratio of (a) to (b) ranging from 500:1 to 1:40 by weight; (2) agitating the obtained suspension to produce a feldspar containing fraction, and (3) separating the feldspar containing fraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicants: Universite de Lorraine, Imerys Ceramics France, Centre National de la Recherche Scientific (C.N.R.S)
    Inventor: Lev O. Filippov
  • Publication number: 20130068667
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying filtered slush molding powder or other granular material using a material feeder and angled sieve. The feeder includes a feeding member for moving the granular material, a feeder loading region, and a feeder unloading region. The sieve is positioned relative to the feeder unloading region so that it receives the granular material exiting the feeder. The sieve is positioned at an angle of inclination greater than zero degrees. An agitator that causes vibration of the sieve can be included to help sift the granular material through the angled sieve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Nick Bezuidenhout, Denis Perinet
  • Publication number: 20130068668
    Abstract: A screening having a plurality of warp elements. The plurality of warp elements includes first and second warp elements each having a plurality of undulations oriented in any desired manner including but not limited to horizontal or vertical. At least one retaining member is operably associated with the plurality of warp elements to form an integral screen segment having a plurality of openings. The first warp element has at least one characteristic different from the second warp element to prevent blinding of the screen segment. The at least one characteristic affecting movement of the first warp element and the second warp element when the screen segment is used to classify material such that at least one of amplitude and frequency of movement of the first warp element is different from that of the second warp element when subjected to the same operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beck, Myron Henry Wardell, Boyd E. Knepp
  • Publication number: 20130068669
    Abstract: A vertical grain cleaner having an intake manifold modified to reduce the formation of vortexes and pressure imbalances based on the flow of aspiration air through the cleaner. An intake manifold with a louver defining one or more apertures that allows air to pass through the louver. Methods of operating vertical grain cleaners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: CARTER DAY INTERNATIONAL, INC
    Inventor: Matthew J. Ernst
  • Publication number: 20130068670
    Abstract: A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second recessed engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the direction of the first segment. A third segment extends substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first recessed engagement surface and the second recessed engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end and has a sidewall with a water inlet and a concave engagement wall with a water outlet. The engagement wall includes a first portion that angles inward to the water outlet at a first angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER A. KRUCKENBERG, JOHN W. MORRISON, PETER J. RICHMOND, JEFFREY A. SPINDLER
  • Publication number: 20130068671
    Abstract: A parallel assembly (2; 11; 51) of chromatography column modules (3a,b,c; 13a,b,c; 53a,b,c, 90a, b) connected in a rigid housing (21; 61), the assembly having one common assembly inlet (15; 55) and one common assembly outlet (17; 57), each column module comprising a bed space (29) filled with chromatography medium and each column module comprises integrated fluid conduits which when the column module is connected with other column modules in the rigid housing are adapted to connect the bed space (29) of the column module with the assembly inlet (15; 55) and the assembly outlet (17; 57), wherein the total length and/or volume of the fluid conduit from the assembly inlet to one bed space together with the length and/or volume of the fluid conduit from the same bed space to the assembly outlet is substantially the same for all bed spaces and modules installed in the parallel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES AB
    Inventors: Klaus Gebauer, Manoj Kumar Ramakrishna, Daniel Salomonsson, Per Uselius
  • Publication number: 20130068672
    Abstract: A water filter system includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER A. KRUCKENBERG, JOHN W. MORRISON, PETER J. RICHMOND, JEFFREY A. SPINDLER
  • Publication number: 20130068673
    Abstract: A filter element attachment is provided and is attachable to a filter element. The filter element attachment includes a housing for receiving at least a part of the filter element; at least one display configured to display information associated with the filter element. The filter element attachment may be associated with a corresponding filter cartridge and a filter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH
    Inventors: Frank Maggiore, Leon Vanwormer
  • Publication number: 20130068674
    Abstract: A reverse osmosis membrane separation device includes: a reverse osmosis membrane module; a flow rate detecting unit configured to detect a flow rate of permeate water to output a detected flow rate value corresponding to the flow rate; a pressure pump configured to be driven at a rotation speed corresponding to an input drive frequency and to feed supply water to the reverse osmosis membrane module; an inverter configured to output a drive frequency corresponding to an input current value signal to the pressure pump; and a control unit configured to calculate a drive frequency of the pressure pump by a velocity type digital PID algorithm, such that a detected flow rate value output from the flow rate detecting unit becomes a target flow rate value that is set in advance to output a current value signal corresponding to a calculation value of the drive frequency to the inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: MIURA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Atsuyuki MANABE, Hayato WATANABE, Yukio NOGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20130068675
    Abstract: A fluid treatment unit (1) is provided. The fluid treatment unit (1) comprises a chamber, in which at least one fine grinding fluid treatment medium is accommodated. The chamber has an inlet (15) for introduction of a fluid to be treated and an outlet (16) for discharge of a treated fluid. The inlet (15) is provided at a lower portion of the chamber and the outlet (16) is provided at an upper portion of the chamber. A fluid treatment device (100) adopting the above fluid treatment unit (1) is also provided. The fluid treatment unit (1) and the fluid treatment device (100) enable the fluid treatment medium to be self-cleaned and the fluid to be treated uniformly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Yiu Chau Chau