Abstract: A method for easily producing a heterogeneous catalyst having excellent catalytic activity at a low cost is provided. The heterogeneous catalyst is used for the purpose of synthesizing a cyclic carbonate by reacting an epoxide and carbon dioxide. A catalyst obtained by this production method and a method for synthesizing a cyclic carbonate with use of this catalyst are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for asymmetric reduction, which can be produced by a convenient and safe production method, has a strong catalytic activity, and has excellent stereoselectivity. The present invention relates to a ruthenium complex represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or the like; Y represents a hydrogen atom; X represents a halogen atom or the like; j and k each represent 0 or 1; R2 and R3 each represent an alkyl group or the like; R11 to R19 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like; Z represents oxygen or sulfur; n1 represents 1 or 2; and n2 represents an integer from 1 to 3, a method for producing the ruthenium complex, a catalyst for asymmetric reduction formed from the ruthenium complex, and methods for selectively producing an optically active alcohol and an optically active amine using the catalyst for asymmetric reduction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanoporous thin film and a method for fabricating the same. The nanoporous thin film fabricating method for fabricating a nanoporous thin film with a composite photocatalyst structure for a photodegradation and a water purification includes providing a porous substrate with a plurality of through-nanopores therein, each of which through-nanopores have an inner tube wall; forming an oxide-based photocatalyst layer over the porous substrate and the inner tube wall by using a first chemical-based deposition process; and forming a metal-based photocatalyst layer on a part of the oxide-based photocatalyst layer by using a second chemical-based deposition process.

Abstract: The devices, systems and techniques disclosed in this patent document include photocatalytic filter devices and can be used to provide a method for manufacturing a photocatalytic filter with improved adhesion. In addition, the present disclosure of this patent document includes technology to provide a method for reactivating a photocatalytic filter. Using the disclosed techniques, even if a photocatalytic filter is contaminated, the contaminated photocatalytic filter is easily reactivated while maintaining improved adhesion.

Abstract: A catalyst layer in which a plurality of supported catalysts each including a particulate catalyst support and catalyst particles having a smaller diameter than the catalyst support and supported in a dispersed manner on a surface of the catalyst support are bound by a binder is provided. Thereby a specific surface area can be drastically improved and a catalyst function can be enhanced.

Abstract: A nozzle is configured to discharge a fluid containing a raw material of a catalytic layer to a substrate having first and second end faces and provided with holes each extending from the first end face to the second end face. The nozzle is provided with discharge ports each discharging the fluid toward the first end face of the substrate.

Abstract: Catalyst regenerators and methods of their use are provided. A catalyst regenerator includes a combustion chamber with a combustion chamber diameter and a combustion chamber bottom. A mixing chamber is fluidly coupled to the combustion chamber at the combustion chamber bottom, where the mixing chamber has an exterior wall and a mixing chamber diameter less than the combustion chamber diameter. A first and second catalyst inlet are fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber, and a mixing cylinder is within the mixing chamber. The mixing cylinder and the exterior wall define an annular space there-between, and the mixing cylinder includes a cylinder opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer compound for a conductive polymer, having one or more kinds of repeating units “a” represented by the following general formula (1), the polymer compound for a conductive polymer being synthesized by ion exchange of a lithium salt, a sodium salt, a potassium salt, a sulfonium compound salt, or a nitrogen compound salt of sulfonic acid residue with a weight average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000, wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group, “m” represents an integer of 1 to 4, and “a” satisfies 0<a?1.0. There can be provided a polymer compound for a conductive polymer having a specific superacidic sulfo group that is soluble in an organic solvent and suitably used for fuel cells or a dopant for conductive materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel and improved stimulus responsive polymers and methods of using the same for the purification of biomolecules.

Abstract: A pipette for volumetrically metering powder includes an outer metering casing enclosing a metering chamber. The metering casing defines a free end of the pipette whereat the metering casing forms an opening. The metering chamber has an opposite end lying opposite to the free end of the pipette and the opposite end of the metering chamber is delimited by an air-permeable retaining element. The retaining element is configured as a flexible filter defining a plane and having a back side facing away from the metering chamber. An air-permeable support core supports the filter at the back side thereof and is rigid transversely to the plane of the filter.

Abstract: A pipette device having a pipette unit (1), a positioning unit (4), a micro-dosing unit (5) and a control device (6). The micro-dosing unit (5) is implemented separately from the pipette unit (1). However, it can be coupled to the pipette unit (1) in a precisely defined relative position. The pipette unit (1) thus has a coupling device (10) and the micro-dosing unit (5) has a corresponding counter-coupling device (11). One of the two devices can be switched. By switching the coupling device (10) and/or the counter-coupling device (11), the micro-dosing unit (5) can be coupled to the pipette unit (1) or decoupled from the pipette unit (1) as desired. If the micro-dosing unit (5) is coupled to the pipette unit (1), it can be moved to different operating positions together with the pipette unit (1).

Abstract: The invention provides microfluidic devices, systems, and methods for manipulating an object within a channel of a microfluidic device using an external electrode. The device has a channel disposed within the device, the channel having no included electrodes. The channel has a wall, at least a portion of which is penetrable by an electric field generated external to the device, the wall being penetrable such that the electric field extends through the wall portion and into a region within the channel. The system includes the microfluidic device and an electrode external to and not bonded to the device. In the method, the external electrode is placed adjacent to the device and energized to generate an electric field that extends through the wall of the device and into the channel, thereby manipulating an object within the channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to kits and components thereof used in the conduct of solid-phase binding assays.

Abstract: A method for fabrication of a lab-on-a-chip system makes use of first and second mold parts, which are adapted to join each other to form a cavity to accommodate a positioning means and a support structure. The method includes receiving the chip in the positioning means, forming the cavity by joining the first and second mold parts, securing the chip with a fluid port of the chip to rest on the support structure for the support structure to mask the fluid port, introducing a molding material into the cavity to over-mold at least part of the chip and a volume extending away from the chip, separating the first and second mold parts, and extracting the chip from the mold. A fluid channel is formed by the support structure.

Abstract: A micro-channel module including a lower plate, an upper plate and a double-side tape is provided. The upper plate is disposed on the lower plate. The double-side tape is disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate, so as to fix the upper plate and the lower plate, wherein the double-side tape has a plurality of micro-channel patterns, so as to define a plurality of micro-channels between the upper plate and the lower plate, and a liquid is adapted to flow in the micro-channels.

Abstract: A mesoscale fluidic system comprises a substrate having a sample chamber and an analysis chamber. The sample chamber comprises a cell permeable filter defining a sample application compartment and a conditioning medium compartment. The sample chamber has a sample inlet port in the sample application compartment. The analysis chamber has an entry port and an exit port. The conditioning medium compartment is in fluid communication with the entry port of the analysis chamber via a channel. The sample application compartment is below the cell permeable filter and the conditioning medium compartment is above the cell permeable filter. The mesoscale fluidic system is suited for analysing cellular motility in a sample. Also disclosed is a method of estimating the quantity of motile cells in a sample and a method of extracting motile cells from non-motile cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for single cell isolation and analysis. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for isolating single cells present at low numbers.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher topshell and topshell assembly including an outer crushing shell and optional intermediate spacer ring. The topshell has a radially inward facing surface that is divided into a plurality of regions including an upper and lower mount region axially separated by an intermediate annular rib. The rib enables the topshell to be compatible with a variety of different sized and shaped concaves optionally using an intermediate spacer ring without the need for a backing compound.

Abstract: A roll machine for milling includes a tube type supplying unit 16, feed rolls 19, 20, a feeder gate plate 21, and main rolls 4, 5. A load detector 28 for detecting stock level is provided on inlet part 16a of the tube type supplying unit 16, a detection rod 29 for detecting the level is suspended in the tube type supplying unit 16, and one end of the detection rod 29 is connected to the load detector 28.

Abstract: An improved grinding mill that utilizes mill stones that minimizing the mechanical processes required to regulating the mill stones and allow an user to gain quick and easy access to the mill stones by removing a hopper. In addition, to provide a base frame for the mill that secures both mechanical and electrical parts including the mill housing to reduce manufacture and repair time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a lifter bar (1a, 1c) for use in a grinding mill (2), to a refurbished lifter bar (1b) and to a mould (3) for producing the refurbished lifter bar (1c). The lifter bar (1a, 1c) has a predetermined form and comprises a base member. The method comprises the steps of providing a mould (3) having an interior space (4a) that conforms at least partially to the predetermined form; joining the mould (3) and the base member together to form a cavity (4b) defined by the base member and the interior space (4a); and filling the cavity (4b) with polymer and allowing the polymer to attach to the base member to construct a lifter bar (1a) having the predetermined form.

Abstract: A planetary mill is disclosed. The planetary mill comprises a self-balancing milling assembly comprising a pair of elongate floating milling chambers arranged in parallel to and on opposite sides of a main axis wherein the milling chambers are free to move outwards in a direction radial to the main axis, a drive assembly for rotating the milling assembly in a first direction of rotation about the main axis, and at least one of belt surrounding the pair of floating milling chambers such that when the milling assembly rotates about the main axis, the at least one belt limits a radial travel outwards of each of the milling chambers.

Abstract: Electret webs include a thermoplastic resin and a charge-enhancing additive. The charge-enhancing additive is an arylamino-substituted benzoic acid or an arylamino-substituted benzoic acid salt. The electret webs may be a non-woven fibrous web or a film. The electret webs are suitable for use as filter media.

Abstract: A solid-bowl screw centrifuge with a centrifuge drum that can rotate about a longitudinal axis during operation is created, at least one discharge opening being provided on the front wall thereof for clarified product to flow out of the centrifuge drum, a weir edge delimiting the discharge opening toward the outside radially and an energy recovery device for recovering energy from the clarified product being designed therewith. The energy recovery device is designed as a discharge pipe, which is located on the outside in front of the discharge opening and through which clarified product passes as it is discharged.

Abstract: A hybrid cyclone mist collection device having a housing containing an inlet, an outlet and a cyclone body forming a wall extending about a vertical axis. The inlet brings mist-laden air through an airflow straightening area into the cyclone body in a tangential manner, creating a spiral flow path within the cyclone body. Mist-laden air entering the spiral flow path then moves downwardly through the cyclone body causing mist particles to collect on the wall of the cyclone body and then move downward due to the downward spiral airflow and gravity. At the bottom of the cyclone body the collected liquid enters an annular drain channel located beneath a vortex deflector plate and an annular shed sheet. A drain connected to the drain channel continuously removes the collected liquid from the housing and returns it to the machine tool station for reuse. The de-misted air exits the outlet and moves on to a central filter housing for final treatment.

Abstract: A nozzle is configured to discharge a fluid containing a raw material of a catalytic layer to a substrate having first and second end faces and provided with holes each extending from the first end face to the second end face. The nozzle is provided with discharge ports each discharging the fluid toward the first end face of the substrate.

Abstract: To provide a straightening device that is large in effective sectional area and has high straightening performance. This is a straightening device arranged in a fluid passage for making fluid pass through it that is provided with: a main body having an inflow port arranged in the fluid passage and for flowing the fluid into it, an outflow port for flowing the fluid out of it, and a communication passage for communicating the inflow port with the outflow port; and multiple projections that are arranged in a protruding manner toward a central part of the communication passage from an inner peripheral part and extend along the communication passage, in which the projections are each configured to have a narrower width in the central part than that in an inner peripheral part of the communication passage when seen from a flow direction of the fluid.

Abstract: A controllable sprinkler includes a sprinkler head having a water discharge nozzle adapted to move between first and second sprinkler head positions via a sprinkler head positioner (such as a water motor), and a sprinkler head position determiner to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second positions. A flow control valve controls flow of water from a water supply to the discharge nozzle. A flow control valve positioner establishes a current control valve position of the flow control valve between essentially fully closed and essentially fully open positions. A water flow detector determines an approximation of water emanating from the control valve, and generates a water flow signal. A controller receives a sprinkler head position from the sprinkler head position determiner, and the water flow signal from the water flow detector, and in response sends a control valve control signal to the flow control valve positioner.

Abstract: A compact reaction turbine jet rotor with much lower rotary speed, reduced manufacturing cost and greater tolerance to debris and wear is disclosed. Reduced rotary speed will allow faster drilling in a wider range of formations of economic interest. A simple brake mechanism will also reduce manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A bearing air passage through which bearing air is supplied toward an air bearing of an air motor and a turbine air passage through which driving air is supplied toward a turbine are provided in a housing. An annular space surrounding the air motor is provided between the housing and a cover. A bearing air branch passage connecting the annular space and the bearing air passage to each other and a turbine air branch passage for connecting the annular space and the turbine air passage to each other are provided. The air branch passages lead a part of the compressed air to the annular space and keep the cover in a heated state.

Abstract: An impingement sprinkler includes a main frame, a sprinkling device laterally pivotally mounted onto the main frame, an impinging device rotatably mounted on the sprinkling device, a reversing device disposed on the sprinkling device and a limit device is mounted to a lower portion of the main frame, wherein the limit device is operated with reversing device to limit the horizontally rotary angle and accurately control the irrigating area of the impingement sprinkler

Abstract: A pressure washer includes a prime mover, a pump, and a spray gun. The spray gun including a handle with a first grip portion, a barrel including a second grip portion, a flow-control valve movable between an open position and a closed position, and a user interface to control the flow-control valve. A presence sensor is coupled to the second grip portion to detect the presence of the user's second hand. A first wireless system is electrically coupled to the presence sensor. A second wireless system is electrically coupled to the prime mover. The first wireless system transmits a start signal to the second wireless system when the presence sensor detects the presence of the second hand of the user. The second wireless system, upon receiving the start signal causes the prime mover to start operation.

Abstract: A refillable fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (1) a bottom wall (12) provided with an opening (13); a filling valve (2) that is mounted in the opening (13) and that includes a movable member (26) and a valve seat (21); a dispenser member (4) comprising a body (41) and an actuator rod (44) and incorporating a vent system, the rod (44) being movable axially between a rest position and a depressed position, the vent passage being closed in the rest position and open in the depressed position; and a pusher (6) that is mounted on the actuator rod (44) of the dispenser member (4); the fluid dispenser being characterized in that it further comprises abutment means (76) for holding the pusher (6) when pressure exerted on the filling valve (2) is transmitted to the dispenser member (4) in such a manner as to move the body (41) relative to its actuator rod (44) so as to bring it into its depressed position in order to open the vent passage.

Abstract: A method of forming a layer of glue on a work piece includes: spraying the glue on the work piece; obtaining specification data of the glue by measuring a weight of the glue being sprayed on the work piece; and adjusting the spraying amount of the glue in real time according to the specification data of the glue.

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus for coating a semiconductor wafer in a coating chamber comprising a platform for placing the semiconductor wafer thereon. The apparatus further includes a catch and recycle (C&R) apparatus comprises a rim/ring controllable to move below and surround the platform for receiving and catching a coating material spurned off in coating the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: Provided is a spray system comprising: a frame, spray bar, and trough. The spray bar may be rotatable between a dispensing orientation and a diversion orientation and may comprise a pipe and a nozzle. The pipe may define a pipe interior, a pipe elongation axis, be operationally rotatable about the pipe elongation axis, be in fluid communication with an output of a fluid supply, adapted to accept an associated fluid from the fluid supply, and adapted to convey the associated fluid. The nozzle may be adapted to direct an output of the associated fluid from the pipe in a diversion direction or in a dispensing direction. The trough may comprise a trough inlet positioned along the diversion direction and adapted to accept associated fluid when the spray bar is in the dispensing orientation, and a trough outlet in fluid communication with the trough inlet and a fluid supply input.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating system for coating components with a coating medium, in particular a painting system for painting motor vehicle bodywork components with a paint, comprising at least one pneumatic pump with a feed air connection for feeding in a feed air stream for mechanically powering the pump and comprising an exhaust air connection for conducting away a depressurised, cold exhaust air stream and with a heating-sensitive component of the coating system. The coating system according to the invention also comprises a cooling device for cooling the heating-sensitive component of the coating system by means of the exhaust air stream of the pump.

Abstract: An application device includes: a discharger having a discharge port configured to discharge an application material; a first supporter movably supporting the discharger around a position of the discharge port; and a first driver configured to move the discharger supported by the first supporter. An application method, includes: making a central axis of a discharge port coaxial with any rotation axis in an arm portion of an application robot, the discharge port being configured to discharge an application material; and applying the application material to an applied surface while moving a discharger having the discharge port around a position of the discharge port.

Abstract: Discussed herein are methods and apparatuses for dispensing precise quantities of reagents, wherein air pressure is controlled to pilot a liquid syringe or diaphragm that provides an air to liquid interface. The resultant pressurized liquid is then in series with dispensing element, such as an aerosol dispenser, solenoid valve or piezo dispenser. The pump may be controlled by air pressure to provide an incremental quantity or continuous flow of reagent to the dispenser. The pump and dispenser may be operated in cooperation with one another such that the quantity or flow rate of liquid dispensed by the dispenser can be precisely metered substantially independently of the particular operating parameters of said dispenser to attain a desired flow rate, droplet size or mist quality, droplet frequency or droplet velocity.

Abstract: An apparatus for activating a chemistry disposed upon a target structure includes a handle; a structure contacting element rotatably attached to the handle and adapted to roll without slipping upon a target structure; and a radiant energy source having an emissive outlet at least partially within the structure contacting element wherein said contacting element is at least partly transparent or translucent to said radiant energy.

Abstract: A system (1) for distributing resin (3), the system (1) including at least one supply of resin (3a,3b), at least one conduit (5a,5b) operatively connectable to a corresponding supply of resin (3a,3b), and at least one pump (7a,7b) operatively connectable to each conduit (5a,5b) for pumping resin (3) from the corresponding supply of resin (3a,3b). The system (1) also includes a driving assembly (9) operatively connectable to each pump (7a,7b) for driving the same, the driving assembly (9) including a transmission assembly (11) being configured specifically depending on the nature of resin (3) to be pumped through each conduit (5a,5b). The system (1) also includes a discharging assembly (13) operatively connectable to each conduit (5a,5b) for discharging resin (3) out from the discharging assembly (13), the discharging assembly (13) being also operatively connectable to the driving assembly (9) for selectively and adjustably controlling operating parameters of each pump (7a,7b).

Abstract: Provided is a replaceable tip for communicating caulking from a reservoir of caulking. The reservoir is defined by a body having an opening and an external surface. The replaceable tip comprises: a) a flange operable to abut the external surface of the body; b) a conduit have a first portion and a second portion, the conduit extending through the flange and operable to enter the reservoir of caulking and operable to communicate caulking from inside the reservoir of caulking to outside the reservoir of caulking; and c) reversible sealing means for reversibly sealing the flange with the external surface of the body. When the reversible sealing means reversibly seals the flange with the external surface of the body, i) the flange prevents the first portion of the conduit from entering the reservoir; and ii) the second portion of the conduit is within the reservoir and aligns the conduit with the opening in the body thereby affecting communication with the reservoir.

Abstract: Monitoring the process of coating a workpiece surface, in particular the surface of a mold element for producing a component of a fiber reinforced polymer, with a coating material comprising an evaporating solvent. After applying the coating material, the surface area coated is scanned via a thermographic camera and the temperature distribution over the surface area is determined.

Abstract: Embodiments provide electron-conducting, electron-transparent substrates that are chemically derivatized (e.g., functionalized) to enhance and facilitate the deposition of nanoscale materials thereupon, including both hard and soft nanoscale materials. In various embodiments, the substrates may include an electron-conducting mesh support, for example, a carbon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, beryllium, gold, silicon, GaAs, or oxide (e.g., SiO2, TiO2, ITO, or Al2O3) support, or a combination thereof, having one or more apertures. In various embodiments, the mesh support may be coated with an electron conducting, electron transparent carbon film membrane that has been chemically derivatized to promote adhesion and/or affinity for various materials, including hard inorganic materials and soft materials, such as polymers and biological molecules.

Abstract: Needle-point pen apparatuses and methods for marking and/or creating articles and objects. Other uses for the needle-point pen are also disclosed herein. Further needle, ink, and carriage control improvements are further discussed as well as marking and manufacturing processes. Further control, characterization and design parameters, components, and processes are disclosed. Methods for designing and manufacturing articles as well as collaboration between artists and article designers, including distributed and remote collaboration, are disclosed. New marking techniques, computer control, software, hardware and interactive techniques are further disclosed. And, designs and use of the needle-point pens are further described and illustrated.

Abstract: A three dimensional (3D) for printing a 3D object without the need for printing support structure for overhanging or cantilevered portions of the 3D object. The 3D printer includes a print head with a nozzle for extruding print material and a build plate with an upper surface receiving the print material extruded from the nozzle, whereby the 3D object is formed on the upper surface of the build plate. The 3D printer includes a tilt adjustment mechanism tilting the build plate about at least one axis to orient the upper surface and the 3D object relative to the nozzle during the extruding of the print material. The tilting can be performed such that a previously extruded portion of the print material is vertically aligned with the nozzle to receive the print material extruded to form an overhanging element of the 3D object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tropoelastin and to tissue repair and restoration using elastic materials. Disclosed is a process for producing an elastic material from tropoelastin including heating a solution of tropoelastin to form an elastic material from the tropoelastin in the solution. Also disclosed are elastic materials prepared according to this process and their applications.

Abstract: Processes for impregnating sheets of stone, concrete, or similar material with an impregnating liquid are disclosed. An impregnating liquid in spray form is injected in a vacuum chamber, in which sheets are received, at an amount that gives saturation of the sheets. Apparatus for accomplishing the processes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vibration data generation device that generates vibration data for a vibration reproduction device, which has a plurality of vibrators, in order to control each vibrators, includes an acquisition part that acquires information indicating a virtual vibration source which is input to an input part and a generation part that generates vibration data which includes a vibration pattern of each of the plurality of vibrators of the vibration reproduction device for reproducing a position of the acquired virtual vibration source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for the environmental remediation of materials that are contaminated with heavy minerals, such as heavy metals. The invention finds utility in removing heavy minerals from materials such as soils, sediments, mine tailings and ores. The invention provides a means for removing heavy minerals from contaminated materials without the use of water while reducing the generation of dust. Thus, the invention provides an environmentally friendly method for the remediation of sites that are contaminated with heavy minerals.