Abstract: A method of electroplating and depositing metal includes: providing an insulation substrate formed with conductive through holes; forming a first conductive layer on a first surface of the insulation substrate and forming a resist layer on a first portion of the first conductive layer, leaving a second portion of the first conductive layer uncovered by the resist layer as a to-be-plated area; disposing the insulation substrate in a first electroplating solution and depositing a first metal layer on the to-be-plated area; removing the resist layer and the portion of the first conductive layer; forming a second conductive layer on a second surface of the insulation substrate; forming a mask layer on the second conductive layer; disposing the insulation substrate in a second electroplating solution and depositing a second metal layer on the first metal layer of the to-be-plated area; and removing the mask layer and the second conductive layer.

Abstract: Embodiments may generally take the form of systems and techniques for reducing or eliminating crazing in anodized metal. In particular, one embodiment may take the form of a method for sealing an anodized metal member including placing the anodized metal member in a sealing bath having water. The sealing bath initially has a first temperature that is less than a sealing temperature. The method also includes continuously heating the sealing bath to the sealing temperature, maintaining the bath at the sealing temperature for a period of time, and removing the anodized metal member from the sealing bath after the period of time has lapsed.

Abstract: A system and method for generating hypochlorous acid, the system comprising an electrolysis cell, a first fluid line configured to direct a first salt solution to a cathode chamber of the electrolysis cell, and a second fluid line configured to direct a second salt solution to an anode chamber of the electrolysis cell, where the second salt solution has a greater salt concentration than the first salt solution.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and dispensing a diluted electrolyzed solution, where the system includes a solution generator, one or more containers, and one or more dispensing stations separate from the solution generator. The solution generator generates and dispenses a concentrated electrolyzed solution to the container(s). The dispensing station(s) draw the concentrated electrolyzed solution from the container(s), dilutes the drawn concentrated electrolyzed solution, and dispenses the diluted electrolyzed solution.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide devices, methods, and systems for high throughput biomolecule detection using transducer arrays. In one embodiment, a transducer array made up of transducer elements may be used to detect byproducts from chemical reactions that involve redox genic tags. Each transducer element may include at least a reaction chamber and a fingerprinting region, configured to flow a fluid from the reaction chamber through the fingerprinting region. The reaction chamber can include a molecule attachment region and the fingerprinting region can include at least one set of electrodes separated by a nanogap for conducting redox cycling reactions. In embodiments, by flowing the chamber content obtained from a reaction of a latent redox tagged probe molecule, a catalyst, and a target molecule in the reaction chamber through the fingerprinting region, the redox cycling reactions can be detected to identify redox-tagged biomolecules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inhibiting the insertion of one or more membrane proteins into a lipid bilayer. The invention also relates to a method of inserting a pre-determined number of membrane proteins into a lipid bilayer and lipid bilayers having a pre-determined number of membrane proteins inserted therein. The lipid bilayers of the invention are useful as sensor arrays, particularly for sequencing nucleic acids.

Abstract: In the invention, a back titration and titer determination can be made using a back coulometric titration. When the iodine exists in a solution put in the titration flask with electrolytic electrodes, a back coulometric titration is performed to produce iodine ions from the iodine at the anode of the electrolytic electrodes. Where the solution is a dehydrated solvent including a Karl Fischer reagent for a volumetric titration, the titer can be determined by the back coulometric titration. Where the solution is anolyte in which the iodine remains after the coulometric titration in the coulometric titration method, the water content in the sample is found from the quantity of electricity consumed by the coulometric titration and the quantity of electricity consumed by the back coulometric titration.

Abstract: Devices are described for providing quantitative information relating to a sample. Example devices include a flexible substrate, a sample receiver at least partially formed in or disposed on the flexible substrate, electronic circuitry and at least one indicator electrically coupled to the electronic circuitry. The flexible substrate includes at least one paper-based portion, at least one elastomeric portion, or at least one plastic portion. The electronic circuitry and the at least one indicator are at least partially formed in or disposed on the flexible substrate. The electronic circuitry generates an analysis result based on an output signal from the sample or a derivative of the sample. The at least one indicator provides an indication of the quantitative information relating to the sample based at least in part on the at least one analysis result.

Abstract: An approach is provided for decreasing infection risk and simplifying operation while wearing a contact lens. A contact lens blister package comprises a body. The body has an opening and an inner space where the contact lens is housed. The contact lens has a convex surface that is corresponded to the body opposite from the opening, so that the contact lens is pushed forward to the opening by a finger and the body is turned inside out and transformed to form a protective sheath that is temporarily worn on the finger as the contact lens is placed onto the wearer's eye.

Abstract: A device for securing credit cards, ID cards, etc is provided. The device comprises a base element configured to be coupled to a smart phone. The base element includes an adhesive backing for removeably coupling the device the smart phone. A pocket panel is attached to the base element with a flexible fabric such as suede, leather or other textile or non-textile material to form a repository or pocket into which items can be inserted. A thumb hole is provided to provide access for slidably removing cards placed in the pocket. The pocket may optionally include a spacer element to define a cavity large enough for multiple cards. The pocket may optionally also include a pressure element to secure the cards in the pocket.

Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers within a plurality of corresponding container receiving apertures that includes at least two rows of container receiving apertures wherein each container receiving aperture is wider than an adjacent container receiving aperture from a center to outer edges of the carrier

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for an oxygen supply unit, having a container well at least, wherein a container door can be pivotably joint at a container well's edge, wherein the container is provided with a sensor system, adapted to indicate a status and/or change of status of the door, in particular relative to the well. The invention further relates to a system of an arrangement of a number of oxygen supply devices of claim 11 in a ceiling-panel along an aircrafts cabin, in particular along an aircrafts cabin alley of seats, wherein each oxygen supply unit is stored in a container, in particular in a container according to one of claims 1 to 10.

Abstract: A port assembly for connecting a first container to a second container and mixing the contents of the first container with the contents of the second container. The port assembly has a port housing that is configured to receive a first container. The port assembly further includes an actuator axially fixed within a cavity of the port housing. The actuator is configured to open the first container by forcing a stopper sealing an opening of the first container into a cavity of the first container during activation.

Abstract: A drink mix container having two openings with two caps. One opening is adapted to be positioned on a drink container. The drink mix container includes a plug attached to an opening that is not positioned on the drink container. The plug seals a receptacle and inhibits the drink mix from falling into the drink container upon removal of the first cap.

Abstract: Container for preparing a multiproduct, which comprises at least two products, one of said products being at least a first fluid and the other product possibly being a second fluid or a first solid product, said products being arranged in at least two compartments that are separated from one another by means of a seal that is frangible or can rupture under pressure, wherein a predetermined amount of the second fluid or first solid product is housed in one compartment and a predetermined amount of the first fluid is housed in the other compartment.

Abstract: A cigarette box structure capable of receiving cigarette butts includes a cigarette box, a cigarette butt receiving box and a cigarette butt separator. The cigarette butt receiving box is received in the cigarette box. The cigarette butt separator is disposed at an inner side of a box cover of the cigarette box. The cigarette butt receiving box and the other remaining inner space of the cigarette box are adapted to accommodate cigarettes. The cigarette butt receiving box has a plurality of separate rooms to receive the cigarette butts after the cigarettes are taken out for use. The cigarette butt separator is adapted to seal the cigarette butt receiving box when the box cover of the cigarette box is closed.

Abstract: A passing tray for surgical instruments includes a holder having a base portion, opposing side portions open at a first end and an end portion. A sliding member having front and rear edges is slidably supported within the holder. At least one support member projects upwardly from a surface of the sliding member toward its front edge, and an actuator projects upwardly from the surface of the sliding member intermediate the front and rear edges thereof and has front and rear surfaces facing toward the front and rear edges of the sliding member, respectively. In use an elongated surgical instrument may be retained transversely between opposing surfaces of the support member and the open first end of the holder under force of the actuator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency tubing set, including an oxygen mask adapted to cover a users mouth and nose, a tubing connected at a first end to said tubing set to provide oxygen to said oxygen mask, and a connect or connected to said tubing at a second end opposed to said first end, the connector being adapted to be connected to an oxygen source for supplying oxygen to said tubing. According to the invention the tubing includes an excess tubing section and a connecting tubing section wherein the excess tubing section is stored in a bottom pouch and a first part of an intermediate tubing section is arranged inside the bottom pouch and a second part of said intermediate tubing section is arranged outside said bottom pouch, wherein the intermediate tubing interconnects the excess tubing section and the connecting tubing section.

Abstract: The present is an alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bag concealing sack fabricated from a series of fabric, plastic and/or paper components, a zipper, Velcro or snaps providing a means of easy access to the bags and an elastic band, positioned in the bottom seam of the sack, providing a means which permit the sack free movement horizontally in and out covering adjacent surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of packing, and more particularly relates to a packing device of liquid crystal (LC) glass. The packing device of the LC glass includes a tray; a containing cavity for containing the LC glass is arranged in the tray. The packing device of the LC glass further includes an upper cover. The upper cover is fixed to the tray by a clamp. The packing device of the LC glass of the present disclosure comprises the upper cover and the tray, the containing cavity for containing the LC glass is arranged in the tray, the upper cover is fixed to the tray by a clamp. Thus, the LC glass in the containing cavity is fixed, and the packing device can be vertically put and can also be horizontally arranged. Thus, the problem of stress deformation caused by up and down stacking is well solved.

Abstract: A laundry detergent package having a dosing cap having surface irregularities on the base exterior surface of the dosing cap, the surface irregularities visible to an observer of the laundry detergent package when the primary label face is viewed by an observer having a line of sight level with the base exterior surface.

Abstract: A storing and dispensing container for product. The container includes a flexible pouch for storing product. A flip top, having a lid connected to a flange by a hinge, is affixed to an outer surface of the pouch at the top portion of the pouch. The flange surrounds an interior region. The interior region includes a removable portion which can be removed to reveal a dispensing orifice. The interior region defines an interior region area. The removable portion area is no greater than 80% of the interior region area, and the removable portion abuts the flange at a tear apex.

Abstract: An apparatus for packaging instant noodles includes a transferring device configured to transfer instant noodle packaging containers in which instant noodles are inserted through a supply device; an alignment device configured to position images including a product name displayed on external surfaces of the respective instant noodle packaging containers in the same direction and align the instant noodle packaging containers when the instant noodle packaging containers in which the instant noodles are received are transferred by the transferring device; and a cover closing and sealing device configured to receive a cover, in which another image including the product name is displayed, from a cover supply part, make the image formed in the cover correspond to the image formed in the instant noodle packaging container in the same direction, and seal an opened portion of the instant noodle packaging container.

Abstract: A clear polyester container (1.0) comprising a base and upwardly extending side walls terminating in a continuous flange projecting from the side walls is described. Said multilayer container comprises an inner layer (1.1) in amorphous phase and an outer layer comprising a nucleating agent in the polymer composition in order to be crystallized in at least one portion of the flange.

Abstract: A glass container and related methods of manufacturing and coating glass containers. The glass container includes an inorganic-organic hybrid coating over at least a portion of an exterior surface of a glass substrate.

Abstract: Delamination resistant glass containers with heat-tolerant coatings are disclosed. In one embodiment, a glass container may include a glass body having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a wall thickness extending from the exterior surface to the interior surface. At least the interior surface of the glass body is delamination resistant. The glass container may further include a heat-tolerant coating positioned on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the glass body. The heat-tolerant coating may be thermally stable at temperatures greater than or equal to 260° C. for 30 minutes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for unit pharmaceutical products, comprising: a receiving element (3) having at least one cell (7) defining an inner space (9) configured so as to receive such a product (2) and an opening (9) to said space; an element (10) for covering said cell, fixed to said receiving element in the region of the opening and designed so as to be torn or removed in order to extract said product; and a repositionable temporary closing body (22) designed such that it occupies a determined initial position from which it can be removed and at least one temporary closing position wherein it is temporarily fixed by adhesion to said element around said opening to the space of said previously opened cell; said determined initial position being separate from said closing position and said temporary closing body having an at least partially pre-glued closing part (23)

Abstract: A device having a compartment with cavities disposed on opposite sides, each cavity disposed for receiving at least one pill case. The pill cases are disposed on mounts in the cavity using pressure to hold in place. A drawer is disposed in a cavity opening on a top surface. The device is held upright by a support structure to allow a user to access pill cases from each side of the device. The pill cases may be disposed between rails. An indicator may be attached to the rails thus allowing a user to indicate which pill cases, or compartments in pill cases do not have an adequate supply of medicine. An indicator may be stored in the drawer when not in use in the pill cases.

Abstract: A bag for transporting and using a device. The bag can include a body, a compartment which can secure the device, and an interaction window which can allow a user located outside of the body to provide inputs and outputs to the device through the body, while the device is secured within the compartment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a reusable packaging system and a method of manufacturing a reusable packaging system thereof. The reusable packaging system has a first function of holding consumer products, such as linens, bedding, clothing, and the like, at the point of sale. After the consumer product is removed from the reusable packaging system, the reusable packaging system may be used for a secondary use, such as a plaything for children. The reusable packaging system may be shaped and comprise images to match a theme, such as a castle for princesses or a racecar.

Abstract: An impact-resistant protective holder for portable electronic devices for young children is provided having a cover including a compartment for close-fitting but releasable insertion of the device and having a transparent surface overlying the touch screen portion and controls of the device; a shock-resistant frame is disposed in outer, spaced surrounding relation to the cover and is provided with opposite gripping handles: and extension straps extend at spaced intervals between the cover and frame with the cover being mounted under tension so as to be stretched within the frame for shock-resistant support of the device within the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment frame (2) for transport pallets, comprising receiving elements that are provided on the bottom side of the transport pallet and cooperate with corresponding engaging elements in the upper side of the transport pallet. The attachment frame is composed of a rigid base frame (3) and lateral walls (5) foldably hinged thereon, wherein two opposing lateral walls are designed so that they can be folded down against the pallet surface and the two other opposing lateral walls are designed so that they can be folded down onto the previously folded-down lateral walls. Engaging elements (8) are provided in the upper edges of the lateral walls for corresponding receiving elements in the base frame lower edges.

Abstract: A holding aid of the present invention includes an attachment mechanism, two masks, and a hand holding structure. The attachment mechanism is used for attaching on an electronic product. The masks are connected to the attachment mechanism for covering the electronic product. The hand holding structure includes one or several gashes which are formed on the masks. Thus, user's hand can penetrate through the gashes for holding. Therefore, it is realized that functions of covering and sheltering and easy holding are provided by single accessory.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of packing, and more particularly to a packing device for a liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The packing device includes an outer case and an inner buffer element; the inner buffer element at least includes an upper buffer element and a lower buffer element which are oppositely disposed; the upper buffer element and the lower buffer element are configured with a fixing cavity for fixing the LCD module; the upper buffer element is configured with a connecting structure connected with an adjacent upper buffer element; the lower buffer element is configured with a connecting structure connected with an adjacent lower buffer element.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of packing, and more particularly relates to a packing device of a flat LCD product. The packing device includes an outer case and a buffer element. The buffer element comprises a corrugated board and foaming buffer elements pasted to the corrugated board. The foaming buffer elements are configured with slots and the slots are used for fixing the flat LCD product. The buffer element of the packing device of the flat LCD product of the present disclosure includes a corrugated board and foaming buffer elements pasted to the corrugated board. The corrugated board with the same strength and the same area has lower cost and is mainly used for resisting external impact force, and the foaming buffer elements are mainly used for fixing the LCD product and providing buffer protection. Thus, usage amount of the foaming materials is greatly reduced. Because properties of the two aforementioned materials are fully used, packing cost is reduced.

Abstract: A support assembly for an electronic device includes a first supporting board and a second supporting board. The first supporting board includes at least one first retaining portion. At least one first groove is defined in the first supporting board. The second supporting board includes at least one second retaining portion. The first supporting board and the second supporting board are configured to support the electronic device in a support state and retain the electronic device in a retaining state. In the support state, the first supporting board and the second supporting board intersect with each other and the second supporting board is engaged in a groove. In the retaining state, the first supporting board and the second supporting board cover the electronic device and are retained to the electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device cover includes a base and a protection member. The base defines a positioning slot, a latch slot, and a through hole. The latch slot is in communication with the positioning slot, and the through hole is below the positioning slot. The protection member is configured to be secured to the base in a protection position and a stand position. When the protection member is in the protection position, the protection member is engaged in the latch slot, and a clipping space is defined between the protection member and the base, for receiving an electronic device. When the protection member is in the standing position, the protection member extends through the through hole to be engaged with the base, to support the base, and the positioning slot is configured to position the electronic device.

Abstract: A process for removing a nitrogen compound and a sulfur compound from a hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil feed includes contacting the hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil feed comprising the nitrogen compound and the sulfur compound with a VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid to produce a hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil and VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid mixture, and separating the mixture to produce a hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil effluent having a reduced nitrogen compound and sulfur compound content relative to the vacuum gas oil feed. It was found that the amount of the sulfur compound being removed was significantly improved by first removing the nitrogen compounds, especially polar nitrogen compounds.

Abstract: Process for hydrotreating a heavy hydrocarbon fraction using a system of switchable fixed bed guard zones each containing at least two catalyst beds and in which whenever the catalyst bed that is brought initially into contact with the feed is deactivated and/or clogged during the steps in which the feed passes successively through all the guard zones, the point of introduction of the feed is shifted downstream. The present invention also relates to an installation for implementing this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst combination for hydrotreating raw oils and a process for hydrotreating raw oils with the catalyst combination. The catalyst combination comprises one or both of at least one hydrogenation protection catalyst I and at least one hydrogenation demetalling catalyst I; at least one hydrogenation demetalling catalyst II; and at least one hydrogenation treatment catalyst III.

Abstract: The invention involves a process for hydrocarbon conversion. The process can include providing a feed to a primary upgrading zone and then treating the product from the primary upgrading zone with a feed-immiscible ionic liquid to remove nitrogen compounds.

Abstract: The invention involves a process for hydrocarbon conversion. The process can include providing a feed to a primary upgrading zone and then treating the product from the primary upgrading zone with a feed-immiscible ionic liquid to remove metal compounds.

Abstract: The invention involves a process for hydrocarbon conversion. The process can include providing a feed to a primary upgrading zone and then treating the product from the primary upgrading zone with a feed-immiscible ionic liquid to remove sulfur compounds.

Abstract: The invention involves a process for hydrocarbon conversion. The process can include providing a feed to a primary upgrading zone and then treating the product from the primary upgrading zone with a feed-immiscible ionic liquid to remove carbon residue compounds.

Abstract: A gas-liquid catalyzed reaction is performed by introducing at least a portion of the reactive gas into the catalyst as a cross-flow or radial-flow stream. Introducing at least a portion of the reactive gas as a radial flow stream allows the reactive gas to travel through the catalyst bed along a shorter path length. This reduces the pressure drop for the radial flow portion of the gas. The reactive gas can be introduced into the catalyst bed at various heights relative to the height of the catalyst bed.

Abstract: A process and apparatus described is for distributing hydrocarbon feed to catalyst in a riser. Hydrocarbon feed is delivered to a plenum in the riser. Nozzles from the plenum inject feed into the riser to contact the catalyst. Streams of regenerated catalyst and carbonized catalyst may be passed to the riser and mixed around an insert in a lower section of a riser. The plenum may be located in the riser.

Abstract: A method for the production of stabilized crude oil, the method comprising the steps of: providing a stream of crude oil; injecting steam into said stream and so stripping C3? from said stream; providing a gas stream; extracting C4+ from the gas stream, and so; producing a stream from the extracted C4+; co-mingling the stripped stream with the C4+ stream, and so; producing a stream of stabilized crude oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for enclosed recycling of oil-water-sludge in an oil shale dry distillation system. According to the method, the technology is advanced, equipment investment costs are low, the occupied area is small, the failure rate is low, a highly pure shale oil product and a highly concentrated oil sludge product can be obtained efficiently, and the waste water generated in the purification and concentration processes can be recycled, thereby achieving full enclosure of the device system, greatly reducing the energy consumption, and improving the oil shale dry distillation process in the prior art.

Abstract: A process for removing a sulfur compound from a low nitrogen content vacuum gas oil feed includes contacting the low nitrogen content vacuum gas oil feed comprising the sulfur compound with a VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid to produce a vacuum gas oil and VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid mixture, and separating the mixture to produce a vacuum gas oil effluent having a reduced sulfur compound content relative to the vacuum gas oil feed. It was found that the amount of the sulfur compound being removed was significantly improved by treating a low nitrogen content vacuum gas oil. The low nitrogen content and especially a low level of polar nitrogen compounds increases the amount of sulfur compounds that can be removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the removal of mercury from a mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed using specifically selected ionic liquids comprising, contacting the mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed with an ionic liquid having the formula [Cat+][M+][X?] and separating from the ionic liquid a hydrocarbon fluid product having a reduced mercury content compared to the mercury-containing fluid feed.