Abstract: Metal nanocomposites and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The nanocomposites have metal nanoparticles dispersed in a matrix carrier and can be produced by: treating a matrix material having a functional group with a quaternary amine compound to form a function site; treating the matrix material with a metal salt such that a metal ion of the metal salt is chelated with the functional site; treating the matrix material with an alkali; and microwaving the matrix material to form the metal nanocomposites.

Abstract: Platelet rich plasma and/or platelet concentrate is prepared by placing whole blood in a first chamber of a sterile processing disposable having two chambers. The processing disposable is subjected to a first centrifugation to separate red blood cells, and the resulting platelet rich plasma supernatant is decanted to the second chamber. The processing disposable is subjected to a second centrifugation to concentrate platelets. A volume of the platelet poor plasma supernatant in the second chamber is removed, and the platelets are re-suspended in the remaining plasma. The second chamber may contain anticoagulant to preclude aggregation of the platelets.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and chemicals that can be used as fluorescent tracers in the treatment of raw water and/or industrial wastewater. The fluorescent tracers are certain chemicals discovered to have beneficial properties for such uses, particularly having little variance in fluorescence emission for conditions that are known to interfere with fluorescence emission. The fluorescent tracers comprise rhodamine dyes.

Abstract: A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculent agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MFT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.

Abstract: A device for filtering stormwater inside a storm drain includes a filter unit and a floating carrier for carrying the filter unit. The filter unit includes a bottom portion and a top portion. The carrier includes an axially extending recess for receiving the bottom portion of the filter unit, so that at least a part of the bottom portion of the filter unit is arranged below a surface of the stormwater inside the storm drain when the device is arranged therein. Through apertures extend radially from an outer surface of the carrier to the recess, so that stormwater at the surface can pass through the apertures and reach the bottom portion of the filter unit. Also a method for filtering stormwater inside a storm drain is disclosed.

Abstract: A microreactor for separating heterogeneous liquids including a series or baffles and passageways is disclosed herein along with a methods for using such microreactors, and methods for manufacturing such microreactors.

Abstract: An improved method that requires no electricity or moving parts to increase lime utilization where pebble quicklime (CaO) and/or hydrated lime (Ca(OH)2) is used for mine drainage treatment. Lime utilization at such facilities has been historically poor due to the low solubility, high density, and large particle size of pebble quicklime. This invention takes two passive technologies, a diversion well-inspired MixWell system followed by a TROMPE-driven, air lift mixer for enhancing lime dissolution. It showed an estimated 40 to 57 percent reduction in lime usage.

Abstract: A Water Treatment System wherein liquid that is taken from one or more of the component parts through a device that can treat the liquid to form a supersaturated oxygenated fluid. The oxygenated fluid can then be introduced into an aeration basin or other part of a Water System where organic solids are treated with the supersaturated oxygen content liquid, that is sufficient to raise the DO in the application to a sufficient level needed or required.

Abstract: A biological fluid filtration device, system, and method, for filtering a biological fluid, the device comprising a housing having an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, with a first fluid flow path defined between the inlet and the first outlet, with a second fluid flow path defined between the inlet and the second outlet, with a first biological fluid filtration media interposed between the inlet and the first outlet and across the first fluid flow path, with a second biological fluid filtration media interposed between the inlet and the second outlet and across the second fluid flow path, the housing essentially lacking a solid partition wall between the first biological fluid filtration media and the second biological fluid filtration media, a first flow restriction may be added downstream of the first biological fluid filtration media, and a second flow restriction may be added downstream of the second biological fluid filtration media, in another embodiment, the device comprises a housing having

Abstract: A pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise, the pallet container comprising a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein a said side restraint comprises a flexible fluid containing device. In an alternative realisation the pallet container is expandable in height and length and/or collapsible by means of opposed pivoted side frames and a connecting frame.

Abstract: A device for storing a fork lift carriage and a plurality of lift forks when each are detached from a fork lift truck. The device having a base frame with a plurality of sides, a leg portion extending downward from an end of each of the plurality of sides forming the base frame, a plurality of elongated fork storage containers attached to the base frame, and a carriage support rack to the base frame opposite of the plurality of fork storage containers.

Abstract: A product dispensing system including a dispenser frame having a front end longitudinally opposed from a rear end, the dispenser frame including a first support deck longitudinally extending at least partially between the front end and the rear end, and a second support deck positioned below the first support deck, the second support deck defining a product display area, and a catch element laterally extending at least partially across the first support deck, the catch element including a first end laterally opposed from a second end, wherein the first end includes a first cutting edge and the second end includes a second cutting edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular system for at least one of displaying and storing at least one article. The modular system includes at least a pair of elongated support brackets; at least one elongated cross member and means for positioning each of the at least one elongated cross member and the at least said pair of elongated support brackets in a generally horizontal plane during use of the modular system. The at least a pair of elongated support brackets are disposed in a spaced apart parallel relationship with each other. The at least one elongated cross member is sized to at least span a distance between the at least pair of elongated support brackets. Additionally, the at least one elongated cross member may at least rest on a top edge of each of the at least the pair of elongated support brackets during use of said modular system.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a plurality of bottles. The holding device has a plurality of holding elements, each holding element having an interacting surface capable of engaging at least one of a neck and a shoulder of a respective bottle for holding the bottle upside down.

Abstract: The invention provides a revolving compartmental storage receptacle for the essential kitchen supplies and tools that a household user needs close at hand and near the sink. The device comprises a circular disc mounted on a rotating “lazy susan” mechanism. The invention secures rubber gloves, cleaning brushes, scouring pads and sponges and a bottle of liquid dish detergent as well as a manual can opener and a vegetable brush. The Counter Space Saver offers the storing of kitchen essentials and keeps them organized in one place.

Abstract: An insertable, semi-flexible shelf apparatus suspended and attached in a horizontal relationship within a compartment and anchored to anchor elements bonded to the inside wall surface of a portable cooler or drop-in horizontal freezer or portable storage bin container for better visibility, access, organization, and protection of food and food containers; fishing bait; and other items to retain and protect these items from damage due to wetness, frost and combination with other items.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular system for at least one of displaying and storing at least one article. The modular system includes at least a pair of elongated support brackets having magnetic protrusions; at least one elongated cross member having downwardly facing end stops and means for positioning each of the at least one elongated cross member and the at least said pair of elongated support brackets in a generally horizontal plane during use of the modular system. The at least a pair of elongated support brackets are disposed in a spaced apart parallel relationship with each other. The at least one elongated cross member is sized to at least span a distance between the at least pair of elongated support brackets. Additionally, the at least one elongated cross member may at least rest on a top edge of each of the at least the pair of elongated support brackets during use of said modular system.

Abstract: A hitch pin assembly for horizontal adjustment of shelves in a display stand is provided. Conventional coupling in the vertical axial direction is transferred to a coupling system in the horizontal axial direction. A shelf receives end pins with split arrow horizontally and externally extended for fitting in female receptacle on the inner surface of the side walls or columns of the display stand. To mount the display stand, the side walls or columns are pressed inwards horizontally, so that, the edge exceeds the end of the pin which deforms and returns, causing the initial coupling on one side of the structure to lock. The same procedure is performed on the opposite structure. The final assembly of the shelves is made with actions that do not interfere with the coupling of both sides of the structure and without requiring any lateral adjustments that might cause looseness.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the control and/or the data acquisition of a crane, wherein at least one measuring device at the crane supplies one or more measured values for determining the position of at least one load lifting device, in particular a crane hook, wherein a calculation of the position of the load lifting device is effected on the basis of the one or more measured values of at least one measuring device and one or more data characterizing the stiffness of the crane. The present disclosure also relates to a crane controller and a crane for carrying out the method according to the present disclosure.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and means for providing a novelty item are provided. In some embodiments, a stopper comprises a body, having an inner chamber and a top portion, a novelty item disposed within said inner chamber, and a cover to open after said inner chamber is removed from a neck of a bottle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for stopping a container (1) having a neck (12), said device comprising a stopper (51) and a cap (52) consisting of a plastic material and able to surround both the stopper (51) and the neck (12). The cap (52) comprises a ring (53) that can surround the stopper and the neck when mounted and is provided with means (537) for locking onto the neck, and a body (54) for handling the ring, provided with first means for transmitting a thrust force to the ring and second means (541) for activating means for locking the ring. The ring (53) is provided with a continuous outer peripheral collar (5311), and the handling body (54) is provided with at least one raised element (5431) designed to abut (E4) against the continuous outer peripheral collar (5311) when it activates the locking means (537).

Abstract: A magneto-resistive reader includes a first magnetic shield element, a second magnetic shield element and a magneto-resistive sensor stack separating the first magnetic shield element from the second magnetic shield element. The first shield element includes two ferromagnetic anisotropic layers separated by a grain growth suppression layer.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a grating coupler having a bottom mirror in a semiconductor wafer including etching a trench from a top surface of a wafer and around a grating coupler formed in the wafer; etching a void underneath the grating coupler; etching a via into the void from the backside of the wafer; and depositing a mirror on the bottom of the grating coupler. Alternatively, additional oxide may be deposited on the bottom of the grating coupler prior to the deposition of the mirror such that a desirable oxide thickness on the bottom is achieved.

Abstract: A composition for forming a resist underlayer film includes a polysiloxane and a solvent. The solvent includes an organic solvent having a standard boiling point of no less than 150.0° C., and water. A content of the organic solvent is no less than 1% by mass and no greater than 50% by mass with respect to a total amount of the solvent. A content of water is no less than 1% by mass and no greater than 30% by mass with respect to the total amount of the solvent.

Abstract: A composition for forming a resist underlayer film includes a polysiloxane, and an organic solvent composition. The organic solvent composition includes an alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether acetate having a standard boiling point of less than 150.0° C., and an organic solvent having a standard boiling point of no less than 150.0° C. In the organic solvent composition, a content of the alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether acetate is no less than 50% by mass and no greater than 99% by mass, and a content of the organic solvent is no less than 1% by mass and no greater than 50% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a block copolymer solution, wherein the method comprises: providing a solution comprising a block copolymer in a non aqueous solvent; and, treating the solution to remove metals using an ion exchange resin. The invention also relates to a method of forming patterns using the treated block copolymer.

Abstract: An atmospheric plasma irradiation unit has a discharge tube for ejecting a primary plasma formed of an inductively coupled plasma of an inert gas and a mixer for generating a secondary plasma formed of a mixed gas plasmanized by collisions of the primary plasma with a mixed gas region of a second inert gas and a reactive gas. The discharge tube and the mixer are included in a plasma head. A moving unit moves the plasma head so that an irradiation area of the secondary plasma to an object is moved on a circular or other-shaped locus.

Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method for reproducing a template. The template includes a transfer surface and a release layer. The transfer surface has a concavoconvex pattern. The release layer includes an inorganic functional group and an organic functional group, both being bonded to the transfer surface. The method for reproducing the template includes the following two steps: removing the organic functional group by oxidizing and decomposing the organic functional group included in the release layer; and removing the inorganic functional group; and forming the release layer by coupling a silane coupling agent with the transfer surface.

Abstract: A barrel includes a plurality of wood slats that have an inner face, an outer face and side edges, grooves formed in the edges of the slats and keys that join the slats by engaging grooves in the side edges of adjacent slats.

Abstract: A hybrid circuit breaker for use in the field of medium- and high-voltage hybrid circuit breakers comprising an arc-control device (110), a vacuum switch (20) and a single mechanical control apparatus for controlling the opening and closing of the vacuum switch (20) with the control apparatus comprising a control rod (31) for controlling the movement of a movable contact (22) relative to a stationary contact with the movable contact secured to a movable control rod (32), via a holding system including a flexible toroidal helical spring (38) placed in a groove of the movable contact and in a groove located in the movable control rod and further comprising an energy accumulation system including a spring (34) for causing the flexible toroidal helical spring (38) to release the movable control rod from the movable contact and cause the movable contact to make contact with the stationary contact.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and structure are provided for implementing selective rework for chip stacks. A backside metal layer to create resistive heating is added to a chip backside in a chip stack. A rework tool applies a predefined current to the backside metal layer to reflow solder connections and enables separating selected chips in the chip stack.

Abstract: In a tandem gas-shielded arc welding method, carbon dioxide is used as a shielding gas for a leading electrode formed by a solid wire, an argon-carbon dioxide gas mixture containing at least 60% by volume of argon gas is used as a shielding gas for a trailing electrode formed by a solid wire or a flux-cored wire, both the leading electrode and the trailing electrode have a reverse polarity, the leading electrode satisfies the relationships “5.00?(I·V·10?8)/(Wf·?r2)?10.00” and “(I2·10?3)/V?4.50”, and the trailing electrode satisfies the relationships “4.00?(I·V·10?8)/(Wf·?r2)?7.00” and “(I2?10?3)/V?8.00”.

Abstract: Rapid thermal processing systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for heating a microelectronic substrate include generating a plasma, applying the generated plasma to a surface of the microelectronic substrate, and raising a temperature of the microelectronic substrate with the generated plasma applied to the surface of the microelectronic substrate. The method further includes continuing to apply the generated plasma until the microelectronic substrate reaches a desired temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-vapor plasma torch (7) for cutting a workpiece (21), comprising a feed line (8) for a liquid (9), a heating device (22), and an evaporator (23) for forming a gas (20) from the liquid (9), a cathode (24) detachably connected to a movably mounted piston rod (25), and a nozzle (26) with an outlet opening (27) for the gas (20), as well as to a wear-detection and process-control method to be used with such a water-vapor plasma torch (7). To create such a water-vapor plasma torch (7) including wearing-part detection, at least one temperature sensor (28) is arranged within the piston rod (25), said temperature sensor being connected to a control unit (4), so that a wear of the cathode (24) and the nozzle (26) can be concluded from the temperature values detected, and that the control of the water-vapor plasma cutting process is influenceable.

Abstract: Machinery and process are disclosed for laser welding. A beam is generated and focused on a discrete work surface, with a distinctive nozzle provided for delivering plasma suppression gas toward the surface. The nozzle has first and second inlets for receiving first and second sources of different plasma suppression gases, respectively. The nozzle has first and second outlets in fluid communication with the first and second inlets, respectively, together directing an externally mixed stream of the gases from the nozzle at an angle of incidence of 35 degrees to 50 degrees relative to the surface to impinge upon the generated plasma. The impinging stream intersects the beam at or above the surface, as the mixed gases are deflected across the beam. The invention saves on helium costs and demonstrably increases weld penetration.

Abstract: A laser cutting apparatus includes a galvo scanner system and a nozzle assembly. The galvo scanner system includes an outlet. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle and a sleeve threadedly connected to each other, the sleeve mounted on the outlet of the galvo scanner system, the nozzle defining an air entrance. A gas supply is connected to the air entrance, and flows out of the nozzle.

Abstract: A method for monitoring resistance welding is provided, which includes receiving an input of waveform data obtained by converting current or voltage applied to a transformer welding gun into a digital signal through a teaching group filter; comparing the input waveform data with acceptance waveform data of current or voltage that is accumulatively stored through a destructive test; determining acceptance of a quality of a corresponding welding product if the input waveform data and the acceptance waveform data are equal or similar to each other within a predetermined error range, and determining rejection of the quality of the corresponding welding product if the input waveform data and the acceptance waveform data are different from each other; and outputting an acceptance or rejection message depending on the result of the determination.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to electrodes for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). In one embodiment, a tubular welding wire includes a sheath and a core. The core includes a carbon source and a potassium source that together comprise less than 10% of the core by weight. Furthermore, the carbon source is selected from the group: carbon black, lamp black, carbon nanotubes, and diamond.

Abstract: A self-shielding welding electrode and a method of making the same are provided. The self-shielding welding electrode contains lithium aluminate in either the flux or the electrode portion of the electrode.

Abstract: A television/space heater combination device for displaying image content and for heating air and method of using the same is presented. The television/space heater combination device includes a television, a space heater and, sometimes, a frame. The method of use includes activating the space heater; selecting a temperature value for the space heater; generating heat and distributing the same into a room from the space heater; activating the television; and displaying an image on a screen of the television while generating heat with the space heater. The displayed image may be an image of a wood or gas burning fireplace generated by a continuous video loop; or be images from regular television programming or images generated by data transmitted to the television by a remote computer.

Abstract: A vehicle glass removal system and method using a heating element and thermoplastic adhesive is disclosed, whereby a resistance heating element is deployed along the bond line between a vehicle glass member and its supporting vehicle frame. The system accepts user input and activates the heating element, causing the adhesive along the bond line to weaken, thereby reducing or completely eliminating the need for a cutting operation when separating the glass from the frame. Two embodiments are contemplated for the deployment of the heating element: embedded within the perimeter of the glass member, or preferably deployed along the vehicle window frame. The system includes safety precautions that prevent the heating element from operating while the vehicle is in operation, including authenticated access and communication with the vehicle electrical system to recognize the state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A multifunctional heated scarf is provided as a means to evenly distribute heat to a user's neck and head in cold weather environments while additionally providing convenient compartments for storing and retrieving frequently manipulated items. The present invention accomplishes this through the integration of a plurality of compartments strategically distributed along the length of the scarf. The plurality of compartments enable improved distribution of the air activated heating elements while allowing a user to easily remove or reposition said air activated heating elements with ease. The present invention additionally provides compartments positioned at the extremities of the scarf that allow for rapid storage and retrieval of frequently manipulated items. The compartments include a passive method for securely storing various items within the interior space of the compartment.

Abstract: A method for controlling the surface temperature of a glow plug. A heating current flowing through the glow plug and a voltage applied to the glow plug are measured, a temperature-dependent control variable is calculated from measured values of the heating current and the voltage using a first calculation rule, a target value of the control variable is calculated from a target temperature using a second calculation rule, the control variable is compared with the target value and, to minimize any deviation, the duty cycle of the pulse-width modulation is changed in accordance with this deviation. A value other than electrical resistance dependent on current and voltage is used as the control variable. The calculation rule in accordance with which this variable is calculated from measured values of current and voltage is provided to carry out the method and is established in each case for a series of glow plugs.

Abstract: A heat generating element includes at least one PTC element, contact sheets flatly lying against the PTC element on either side, a housing which forms at least one opening for receiving the at least one PTC element and which has a terminal side at which contact tongues allocated to the contact sheets are exposed. The device also has a wedge element with a broader and a narrower end face which are connected to each other via first and second wedge surfaces, the first wedge surface extending in parallel to one of the contact sheets and lying against it with a slide plate being inserted, and the second wedge surface being exposed at the outer side of the housing. A heat generating element less susceptible to damages during assembly has a slide plate connected to the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for generatively producing or for repairing at least one area of a component, wherein a zone arranged downstream of a molten bath is post-heated to a post-heating temperature and the component is set to a base temperature, and also a device for carrying out such a method.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus which heats a substrate by applying high frequency waves. The high frequency heating apparatus includes a high frequency generator which generates high frequency to heat the substrate and a reflector which reflects the high frequency generated by the high frequency generator toward the substrate.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus which heats a substrate by applying high frequency waves thereto. The high frequency heating apparatus includes a high frequency generator which generates high frequency to heat the substrate. The distance from the substrate to the high frequency generator is n/2*?, where n is a natural number ranging from 1 to 6, and ? is the wavelength of the high frequency that is generated by the high frequency generator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microwave device in which a single-mode cavity resonator is used and uniform and efficient treatment is achieved by increasing a flow rate of a liquid to be treated. The microwave device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a single-mode cavity resonator having an irradiation chamber as a quadrangular prism cavity or a cylindrical cavity, a flow tube installed in the irradiation chamber whose axis line is substantially aligned in a direction of an electric field generated in the irradiation chamber, and an obstacle having a different dielectric constant from the dielectric constant of a liquid to be treated flowing through the flow tube and contained in the flow tube to disturb a flow of the liquid to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid reservoir (1), in particular for an aqueous urea solution, comprising a buffer storage means (2) arranged on the bottom of the liquid reservoir (1) in the installation position, a liquid delivery unit (3), at least one, preferably a plurality of first filter elements (4) arranged on the bottom in the installation position outside the buffer storage means (2), each of which first filter elements is connected to the liquid delivery unit (3) via a liquid line (5), the first filter elements (4) being constructed such that the filter fabric of the first filter elements (4) is permeable to the liquid located in the liquid reservoir (1) and impermeable to air, a second filter element (6) being arranged between the interior of the buffer storage means (2) and the liquid delivery unit (3), which second filter element is constructed such that the filter fabric of the second filter element (6) is permeable to the liquid located in the liquid reservoir (1) and impermeable to air, the bre

Abstract: A modular containment wall system provides secondary containment about one or more liquid storage tanks in a storage area using panel members connected with series to form a perimeter wall about the storage area together with a barrier member spanning the area surrounding by the perimeter wall. Each panel member has a main wall portion and a brace including a triangular gusset panel and a foot panel along a bottom side in which the gusset panel and foot panel of the brace are pivotal together relative to the main wall portion between a working position in which the gusset panel is substantially perpendicular to the main wall portion and a storage position in which the gusset panel is substantially parallel to the main wall portion.