Patents Issued in May 19, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160136652
    Abstract: A shredder is particularly usefull to shred away a hardened block of plastic that has formed in a polymer reactor. One or more motors are mounted on a shroud that is controlled with a handle guide similar to a floor polisher. The motor (s) powers a helical milling cutter that drills down through the plastic and is then moved around to repeatedly shred off the plastic. A vacuum system removes the debris to outside the reactor. A coolant system can help cool the blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Wael A. Alharbi
  • Publication number: 20160136653
    Abstract: The invention regards to a device for comminuting ore and/or slag, which comprises an ore feed unit for feeding ore to be comminuted to a first comminuting means. The first comminuting means being composed of at least two comminuting elements that can be moved relative to each other, which elements form at least one comminuting space for the ore to be comminuted with each other such that, by a relative movement in the form of a rotation around the rotational axis of at least one of the two comminuting elements. The ore to be comminuted is pulverised in that one or more accelerating elements, in particular protrusions, are provided on at least one of the comminuting elements. The accelerating elements being arranged in particular on the end face of one of the two comminuting elements and accelerating and comminuting the ore to be comminuted by the rotation of one of the two comminuting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Micro Impact Mill Limited
    Inventor: Parviz GHARAGOZLU
  • Publication number: 20160136654
    Abstract: The invention discloses a dry-process coal separator that comprises machine frame with coal supply device, coal preparation device and wind supply device fixed on it. Wherein, coal preparation device comprises separation bed, gangue convey device and vibration motor. The separation bed elastically suspended on the rack, which comprises bed frame and ladder bed surface. The ladder bed surface comprises over 2 subsidiary bed surface of different diameters with gangue discharge and exhaust plenum. The innovation benefits in: the dry-process coal separator effectively realizes the separation of all granularity for raw coal from 0 to 80 mm by setting ladder bed surfaces with its subsidiary bed surface of different diameters inside the bed frame. The operation is easy and economical. The innovation widely applies in discharging gangue and sulfur for raw coal to reduce ash and improve coal's quality, especially for water shortage areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Zhihui Yang
  • Publication number: 20160136655
    Abstract: Electrohydraulic solenoids with improved filtering of venting fluid are provided herein. In some embodiments, an electrohydraulic solenoid comprises a hollow cylindrical bobbin having a flange at a first end with a core having a cavity open at one end disposed in the hollow of the bobbin. An armature is disposed within the cavity and supported for axial movement within the cavity. A portion of a pole piece is disposed in the hollow of the bobbin at the first end with an axial face of the portion abutting the open end of the cavity and a shoulder axially spaced from the flange forming a gap. A vent path is formed between the cavity and an outer environment, the vent path comprising at least a portion of the gap, with a magnet disposed in a portion of the vent path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Peterson, Hamid Najmolhoda
  • Publication number: 20160136656
    Abstract: A dynamic baffle system for a magnetic separator includes a containment barrier secured to a frame and positioned between a rotary screen drum and a magnetic drum. The dynamic baffle system further includes a baffle configured to block an opening of the containment barrier. The baffle is movable between an open position in which media mixture is capable of flowing from the containment barrier to the magnetic drum and a closed position in which the media mixture is prohibited from flowing from the containment barrier to the magnetic drum and configured to evenly build up on the containment barrier. The dynamic baffle system further includes a sensor and a controller coupled to the sensor and the baffle to control the amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: WHEELABRATOR GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Reaves, David W. Howard
  • Publication number: 20160136657
    Abstract: A separation system is presented that partitions a slurry containing a plurality of particles that are influenced by a fluidization flow (which comprises teeter water and gas bubbles) and a fluidized bed. The separation system comprises a separation tank, a slurry feed distributor, a fluidization flow manifold and a gas introduction system. All of these components are arranged to create the fluidized bed in the separation tank by introducing the slurry through the slurry feed distributor and allowing the slurry to interact with the fluidization flow that enters the separation tank from the fluidization flow manifold. The gas introduction system is configured to optimize the gas bubble size distribution in the fluidization flow. The gas introduction system comprises a gas introduction conduit and a bypass conduit. The gas introduction system can be adjusted by modulating the flow of teeter water through the gas introduction conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Eriez Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Michael J. Mankosa, Jaisen N. Kohmuench, Eric S. Yan
  • Publication number: 20160136658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber and a second chamber connected by a first valve, whereby operation of the first valve controls the material transfer from the first chamber to the second chamber. In some embodiments, valve operation can be manually, semi-manually or automatically. Other aspects of the invention relate to single- or multi-chambered separation/concentrator devices, and methods and systems for use. Other aspects of the invention relate to devices for operation of the valves, e.g., semi-manual actuation devices, and automatic inertial activation devices and mechanical actuation devices present in purpose-built centrifuges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Andre SHARON, Alexis SAUER-BUDGE, Aaron SIZE, Holger WIRZ
  • Publication number: 20160136659
    Abstract: A fluid control valve including a body, a first diverter, and a second diverter. The body includes an inlet that receives a supply of fluid, and first, second and third chambers. The first diverter is movable between first and second positions. When the first diverter is in the second position, the first chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet and the second chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet. When the first diverter is in the first position, the second chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet and the first chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet. The second diverter is movable between first and second positions. When the second diverter is in the second position, the third chamber is fluidly connected to the second chamber. When the second diverter is in the first position, the third chamber is fluidly disconnected from the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Perry D. Erickson, Steven Thomas Radder
  • Publication number: 20160136660
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for chemical vapor deposition and/or hydride vapor phase epitaxial deposition are provided. The apparatus generally include a lower bottom plate and an upper bottom plate defining a first plenum. The upper bottom plate and a mid-plate positioned above the upper bottom plate define a heat exchanging channel. The mid-plate and a top plate positioned above the mid-plate define a second plenum. A plurality of gas conduits extend from the second plenum through the heat exchanging channel and the first plenum. The method generally includes flowing a first gas through a first plenum into a processing region, and flowing a second gas through a second plenum into a processing region. A heat exchanging fluid is introduced to a heat exchanging channel disposed between the first plenum and the second plenum. The first gas and the second gas are then reacted to form a film on a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Eddy J. SONG
  • Publication number: 20160136661
    Abstract: A piezoelectric dispenser having a uniform dispensing quality of a viscous liquid by calibrating an operation stroke of a valve rod discharging a viscous liquid (vertical operation displacement of the valve rod) by setting the operation stroke of the valve rod to an initial value during use, and a method of calibrating the operation stroke of the piezoelectric dispenser. Accordingly, a uniform dispensing accuracy of viscous liquid may be maintained, and degradation of the dispensing quality of a viscous liquid due to abrasion of components may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Seung Min Hong, Hansung Lee
  • Publication number: 20160136662
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler can include an outer case and a riser extendible from the outer case by water pressure. A nozzle can be rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A water inlet can connect the sprinkler to a water source. A turbine may be mounted in the riser for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear train reduction can be mounted in the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser may couple the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator can be mounted inside the outer case at the water inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Michael L. Clark, Zachary B. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20160136663
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile cart for lining a section of water main pipe having an interior surface. The mobile cart comprising a wheeled platform with a mixer operatively connected to the wheeled platform; a discharge pump operatively connected to the wheeled platform; and a lance operatively connected to the wheeled platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: AMERICAN SPIRALWELD PIPE COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: Michael David Smith
  • Publication number: 20160136664
    Abstract: A piezo-pneumatic valve driving type dispensing pump having an improved dispensing speed and a simplified structure, and a method of dispensing a viscous liquid by using the pump. Accordingly, a viscous liquid may be easily dispensed by reciprocating a valve rod inserted into a reservoir storing the viscous liquid, by using an air pressure. In particular, the air pressure may be precisely controlled by opening or closing a flow passage allowing the air to enter or exit, by using a piezoelectric element-based piezoelectric valve. Thus, the valve rod may be operated precisely at a high speed so that an exact amount of the viscous liquid is dispensed at a high speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Seung Min Hong, Hansung Lee
  • Publication number: 20160136665
    Abstract: A sprayer for liquids (10) is disclosed with a trigger pump comprising a body (11) which can be applied to the mouth of a container and a liquid delivery nozzle, a pumping chamber (22) being formed in the body (11) which is in communication with the inside of the container and the delivery nozzle (16), through a one-way suction and delivery valve (30), a USD (Upside Down) device being provided rearward of said pumping chamber which allows operation of the sprayer in the upright and upside down position, consisting in a cylindrical chamber (40) closed at the top with a stopper (27) and having at its bottom a hole (44) in communication with said pumping chamber (22), shut off in the Up position by a ball (42) which, in the Down position, frees said hole (44) and slots (47) formed in the wall (46) of the chamber (40), putting the inside of the container into communication with the pumping chamber (42) through said slots (47) and said hole (44), said cylindrical chamber FIG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Gilberto RECH
  • Publication number: 20160136666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foundation container comprising an outer container main body (100) and an outer container lid (150) opened/closed while hinge-coupled to the outer container main body (100), the foundation container being provided with a discharge pump having a short stroke distance and a content spreading member and characterized by comprising: an inner container main body (300) formed inside the outer container main body (100); an inner container lid (400) for covering the upper part of the inner container main body (300); an inner container shielding plate (350) coupled to the upper inside of the inner container main body (300); the discharge pump (600) coupled to the center of the inner container shielding plate (350); the content spreading member (700) coupled to the upper part of the discharge pump (600); and an impregnated member (800) coupled to the upper part of the content spreading member (700).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Sungil KANG
  • Publication number: 20160136667
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pump assembly (100) for connection to a container (200) and comprising: a base (10) for connection to the container (200) and defining a first flow path; a dispenser (20) defining a second How path and an outlet in fluid communication with the second flow path; a deformable vessel (30) defining a cavity of variable volume fluidly connecting the first flow path to the second flow path; and a resilient device unitary (40, 50, 60) with one of the base (10) and the dispenser (20) and discrete from the vessel (30); wherein the dispenser (20) is movable relative to the base (10) to deform the vessel (30) thereby to vary the volume of the cavity, and the resilient device (40, 50, 60) is configured to urge the dispenser (20) away from the base (10) thereby to increase the volume of the cavity. Also disclosed is a dispenser apparatus comprising such a pump assembly, and a method of manufacturing such a pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Donald Carse, Matthew Lee Kolb
  • Publication number: 20160136668
    Abstract: Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips, pouches, pills, capsules and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser, preferably, individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion. The device is specifically designed for reuse, having a wider opening which is easier to fill, clean and refill without spills, readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format, minimizes trigger failure, and has a wide base for stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: ALBERT R. KELLY, George H. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20160136669
    Abstract: The present invention involves a combination bucket lid and pump apparatus for pumping fluids out of a bucket having an open end, the pump mounted on the bucket lid, and the bucket lid extending over the open end of the bucket and having a circumferential clamp for clamping onto the bucket exterior and sealing the open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew F. Viehe
  • Publication number: 20160136670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a contents dispensing pump used by being mounted in a container so as to dispense, to the outside, contents accommodated in the container by a fixed quantity through a pumping operation and use the same, and particularly, to a contents dispensing pump which can: increase productivity and lower a product price by allowing a deformed pressing member to function as a cylinder and an opening and closing valve so as to simplify a structure of the contents dispensing pump; and at the same time, be easily mounted in a product having a small space in which the dispensing pump is to be mounted, by performing a pumping operation by changing the volume of a temporary contents reservoir due to a deformation of the deformed pressing member such that a working stroke distance of the dispensing pump can be short.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Sungil KANG
  • Publication number: 20160136671
    Abstract: A method for controlling a delivery of an agricultural product includes measuring an agricultural product flow rate. The method includes inputting a system target flow rate for an agricultural product delivery system and controlling an agricultural product pressure to approach the system target flow rate. An agricultural product system target pressure corresponding to the system target flow rate based on at least one system pressure characteristic is provided. The agricultural product system target pressure is compared with a measured agricultural product system pressure in a pressure comparison to provide a pressure difference and a system pressure is adjusted according to the pressure difference to approach the agricultural product system target pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Jared KOCER, John PREHEIM, Nick BOWERS
  • Publication number: 20160136672
    Abstract: A mist-generating device is provided. The device comprises a housing (89) and a nozzle (100) located within the housing (89). The nozzle (100) is movable between a retracted position inside the housing (89) and a deployed position outside the housing (89). A drain chamber (170) is defined between the housing (89) and nozzle (100) when the nozzle (100) is in the retracted position. A drain passage (174) provides fluid communication away from the drain chamber (170). A portable mist-generating apparatus which may incorporate the mist-generating device is also provided, as is a method of operating the mist-generating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH
    Inventors: David DOSWELL, JAMES FRENCH
  • Publication number: 20160136673
    Abstract: Apparatus (42) for masking a nut plate (4) during painting of an aircraft part (6) containing the nut plate (4), comprising:) (i) a masking formation (8) which is made of a rigid plastics material; (ii) a bore (10) which extends axially through the masking formation (8); and (iii) a mandrel (12) which is made of a flexible material and which extends through the bore (10) and projects beyond the masking formation (8), and the apparatus (42) being such that the masking formation (8) comprises a body portion (14), a masking portion (16), and a skirt portion (20); there are no supporting formations which extend between the body portion (14) and a face (30) of the masking portion (16) and which would act to provide unwanted masking of areas of parts of the aircraft being painted; and the body portion (14) and/or the masking portion (16) are provided with internal integral reinforcing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Dennis Dean Stinson
  • Publication number: 20160136674
    Abstract: The present invention includes an improved sprinkler design having a magnetic sensing system for determining the position of the riser nozzle, a waterproofed motor housing and related cables, configurable sprinkler body compartments, and a pilot valve with a check valve assembly, both of which are located within the sprinkler body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Leo James Lichte, James Zimmerman, Jeff McKenzie, James T. Wright, III, Peter Janku
  • Publication number: 20160136675
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of secondary containment panels and assembling and installing the panels in a secondary containment system of an above-ground liquid storage tank or other retention facility includes forming a plurality of flexible substrate pieces. A liquid impermeable coating is applied to the upper surface of each piece such that an edge segment of the piece remains uncoated. The coating is applied to the substrate piece in an indoor enclosure using a computer controlled robotic sprayer that applies a uniform coating. A system for coating secondary containment panels. An apparatus for spraying a coating on a secondary containment panels. The apparatus may be computer controlled and operate automatically to coat the surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Whitener
  • Publication number: 20160136676
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying nail tabs to roofing and building cover materials involving the steps of depositing tab material onto the surface of the roofing or building cover material, during or after its manufacture, resulting in a plurality of nail tabs from a lamination roll, and bonding the tabs to the surface of the material by pressure between the lamination roll and said surface. The method also encompasses depositing the tab material or pre-formed tads by a pressure roll in contact with said surface. The tabs preferably ate made substantially of a polymer material and may be hardened or cured by ultra-violet or visible light. The tabs may also be pre-formed and have adhesive backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: David Allen Collins, George W. Jackson, Miguel E. Madero O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20160136677
    Abstract: A gluing system for applying glue on products is disclosed. The gluing system includes a glue applicator configured to deposit melted glue on products, a glue container configured to contain excess melted glue discharged from the applicator and fresh melted glue, a glue delivering unit configured to deliver glue from the container to the applicator and a glue discharging unit configured to convey excess glue not used by the applicator to the container. The container is divided by a partition into a first chamber, containing the fresh melted glue, and into a second chamber containing the excess melted glue and separated from the first chamber. The partition includes a filter allowing flow of the fresh melted glue and the excess melted glue from both the first and second chambers to the delivering unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: James CARMICHAEL, Marco FERRI, Mattia GIULIANI
  • Publication number: 20160136678
    Abstract: A dual web conveyance system includes a first unwind unit configured to unspool a first web from a first spool, a first rewind unit configured to spool the first web around a second spool, a second unwind unit configured to unspool a second web from a third spool, a second rewind unit configured to spool the second web around a fourth spool, and a control system. The control system includes a first drive control unit configured to control a first unspooling speed of the first unwind unit, a first tension control unit configured to control a first spooling tension of the first rewind unit, a second drive control unit configured to control a second unspooling speed of the second unwind unit, and a second tension control unit configured to control a second spooling tension of the second rewind unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Robert J. Petcavich
  • Publication number: 20160136679
    Abstract: The present invention is a paint roller system comprising a frame, a paint roller that may be supported by the frame. The frame may not include any moving parts. The paint roller may have end caps incorporated therein or connected thereto that may prevent liquids from entering the paint roller. The paint roller system of the present invention may be configured to prevent paint becoming lodged in elements of the paint roller system, and to prevent corrosion or plugging. The paint roller may rotate substantially freely when positioned within the frame. The paint roller system may be utilized to adhere paint to a surface with minimal effort or force being applied by a user. The paint roller system may include a paint roller container operable for storage of a paint roller as well as engagement and disengagement of the paint roller from the frame without the user handling the paint roller directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Nour Trading House Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Mitchell, Ming Zhang, Gary Isberg, G. David Church
  • Publication number: 20160136680
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a coating device and a coating method. The coating device comprises: a vacuum working chamber, with a substrate to be coated arranged in the vacuum working chamber; and a nozzle, configured to coat a coating material on the substrate and arranged in the vacuum working chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicants: BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lei HUO, Feifei SUN
  • Publication number: 20160136681
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying nanoparticles to a surface of a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes a support member, a deposition plate extending from the support member, and a platform baying a surface for receiving a substrate. The deposition plate defines a plurality of channels therein. The channels have at least one inlet and a plurality of outlet ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: CHAO-LUN MAI, CHU-YUN HUANG
  • Publication number: 20160136682
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying nanoparticles to a surface of a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support member, a deposition plate extending from the support member, and a platform having a flat surface for receiving a substrate. The support member and the platform are capable of moving relative to each other, enabling an end of the deposition plate to move across the flat surface of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: CHAO-LUN MAI, CHU-YUN HUANG
  • Publication number: 20160136683
    Abstract: Methods for producing composite structures with a plurality of absorbent foam particulates between substrates, wherein the method includes providing a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate may comprise a pre-determined pattern. The pre-determined pattern may comprise z-directional deflections. The methods may also comprise placing a plurality of absorbent foam particulates onto the carrier substrate, forming a loaded carrier substrate. The methods may further comprise providing a particulate settling means enabled to affect the loaded carrier substrate, affecting the loaded carrier substrate, forming a settled carrier substrate. The methods may further comprise associating a cover with the settled carrier substrate, forming a composite structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Aleksey Mikhailovich PINYAYEV, Steven Ray Merrigan
  • Publication number: 20160136684
    Abstract: A device for surface treatment of an object on a workstation surface has a support frame movable in relation to the object and a number of irradiation elements and a control unit for controlling the irradiation. The support frame is movable in at least one direction along the object, surrounds the object on at least two sides, and includes two substantially parallel side sections and an upper section connected with at least one of the side sections. The object is disposed between the side sections and under the upper section. Each side section includes at least one movable, adjustable panel. On the upper section, a movable panel having irradiation elements is arranged. Some of the panels have infrared and ultraviolet sources. Sensor elements sense the position of the object, and are connected with the control unit, which can control position and/or angular setting of the panels and/or irradiation elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Caraway AB c/o Nääs & Co.
    Inventors: Patrik Lindgren, Magnus Nygren, Melker Larsson
  • Publication number: 20160136685
    Abstract: A method for the electroless coating of surfaces of articles and particles with a multiplicity of inorganic and organic water-insoluble particles to form a substantially flush-resistant layer of high particle density, in which the particles are applied to the surfaces to be coated in an aqueous composition that can be stabilized or is stable, in the form of a dispersion, and are applied to the surface to be coated substantially or predominantly by electrostatic forces and are applied to and secured on the surfaces to be coated substantially or predominantly by electrostatic forces. The surfaces to be coated are first activated by an activating agent, wherein an activation layer with charges is formed by the activating agent on the surfaces to be coated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Cindy Ettrich, Michael Schwamb, Daniel Wasserfallen
  • Publication number: 20160136686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit arrangement comprising: —a plurality of capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer (CMUT) cells (40) arranged in a hexagonal array, wherein said hexagonal array comprises a plurality of alternating even and odd columns (56, 56?) of CMUT cells (40) being parallel to a column direction (y), wherein the odd columns (56?) are arranged offset to the even columns (56) by one-half of a dimension of a CMUT cell (40) in said column direction (y), —an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) (52) comprising a plurality of transmit-receive (TR) cells (54), wherein each CMUT cell (40) overlays a respective TR cell (54) in a one-to-one correspondence, wherein the ASIC (52) further comprises an offset regulator (60) for providing different beamforming delays to even and odd columns (56, 56?) of the hexagonal array of CMUT cells (40) to account for the offset in the column direction (y).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: GEORGE ANTHONY BROCK-FISHER
  • Publication number: 20160136687
    Abstract: An ultrasound transducer and a method of making this transducer, where the transducer includes at least two piezoelectric elements, oriented adjacent to each other in a stack. Each piezoelectric element includes a first surface which includes an electrode of a first polarity, a second surface which includes an electrode of a second polarity, a thickness between the first surface and the second surface, and an ultrasound transmitting surface. This surface does not include an electrode. The transducer also includes a first electrical connection between a surface of a first of the at least two piezoelectric elements of the first polarity and a surface of a second of the at least two piezoelectric elements of the first polarity and a second electrical connection between a surface of a first of the at least two piezoelectric elements of the second polarity and a surface of a second of the at least two piezoelectric elements of the second polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: ZetrOZ, Inc.
    Inventors: George K. LEWIS, JR., George K. LEWIS, SR.
  • Publication number: 20160136688
    Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer system includes at least one transducer element, a diaphragm, and at least one resonance body, the ultrasonic transducer system being configured for transmitting and/or receiving ultrasonic signals, the resonance body being coupled at an end face to the diaphragm and the at least one transducer element being coupled to a lateral surface of the resonance body so that the at least one transducer element and the resonance body have a shared interface. Also described is a method for the manufacture and to a motor vehicle having an ultrasonic transducer system of this type, the diaphragm of the ultrasonic transducer system being formed by an outer skin of a bumper, a side mirror, or a door section, and the transducer element(s) and resonance bodies being situated concealed behind the outer skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Andre GERLACH
  • Publication number: 20160136689
    Abstract: An electroacoustic transducer includes: a housing; an oscillating structure including at least one disk-shaped piezoelectric element having first and second surfaces; an acoustic transmitter; and electrical connecting element contacting electrodes of the piezoelectric element. The acoustic transmitter has parallel first and second surfaces, which first surface is joined to the first surface of the piezoelectric element, and which second surface is suitable for emitting and/or receiving sound waves. The distance between the second surface of the acoustic transmitter and the second surface of the piezoelectric element corresponds to 1/4 of the resonance oscillation wavelength of the oscillating structure. The piezoelectric element is connected to the housing with the aid of a bearing structure which allows transverse strains of the piezoelectric element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Gerlach, David Bartylla
  • Publication number: 20160136690
    Abstract: A screening apparatus 10, including a plurality of elongate beams 11, a plurality of screen panels 14 mounted to the beams to form a broad screening surface, each of the panels 14 being generally square or rectangular and the panels 14 being mounted adjacent to each other so that facing side edges of adjacent panels 14 are in close facing relationship. Each panel 14 being mounted to a pair of beams 11 along opposite side edges to bridge between two adjacent beams11. The panels 14 being mounted to the beams 11 by elongate fixing members 13 that extend in the longitudinal direction of the beams 11 and that are fixed to an edge of the beams 11 and that engage opposite side edges of the panels 14. The fixing members 13 are fixed to the edges of the beams 11 by projections 24, 25 that are spaced apart longitudinally of the fixing members 13 and that extend into openings 18, 19 provided in the edge of the beams 11.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Lettela Pty Limited
    Inventors: Marc Raymond Woodgate, Raymond Maxwell Woodgate
  • Publication number: 20160136691
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vibrating screen (10) for separation of materials such as ores in mining, quarrying, and mineral processing. The vibrating screen (10) herein disclosed may include a chassis (100) with two side walls (102) with a plurality of support members (104) therebetween and a screen mounting system that receives screen panels (120). At least one of the side walls (102) may have a recess (132) that receives a protrusion (160) of a mounting plate (114) of a vibrator (126).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Gordon, Gordon Ong
  • Publication number: 20160136692
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for sorting and sequencing articles in a processing facility are disclosed. Delivery endpoints are divided and grouped into stop groups. A first sorter sorts items according to stop group and outputs the items to trays. The output trays from the first sorter are loaded to a second sorter in stop group order. The second sorter sorts items for each stop group into separate lanes. Each lane can then be sorted into output bins in delivery sequence order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Scott R. Bombaugh
  • Publication number: 20160136693
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: DIRK ADAMS, JOHAN CALCOEN, TIMOTHY L. JUSTICE, GERALD R. RICHERT
  • Publication number: 20160136694
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a pneumatic particle separator includes a base member formed with an elongated lumen. Also formed on the base member for fluid communication with the lumen are, in order, an air flow injection channel, the lumen, a diverter, and an n-number of type channels. Further, a particle injection channel is connected in fluid communication with the air flow injection channel. In this combination, when an air flow is established through the air flow injection channel and the lumen, particles are drawn by venturi action from the particle injection channel for single file transit through the lumen for analysis. A subsequent pneumatic diversion through the diverter then provides an exit for each particle from the base member through a preselected type channel for collection. The analysis performed in the lumen is used for an assay report.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Janda, Gavin A. D. Cutting
  • Publication number: 20160136695
    Abstract: A cleaning tool scraps away undesirable slag which has accumulated on opposite sides of the slat of a worktable. The cleaning tool has a pair of cleaning assemblies each comprising a scraping tool. The scraping tools are positioned on opposite sides of a slat for simultaneously cleaning of the two sides of the slat. A single motor rotates both of the scraping tools. A biasing member retains the two scraping tools in close proximity to the slat as it is claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Eric J. Chalmers, David J. Fox, Brent A. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20160136696
    Abstract: A food washing/rinsing system that provides for the safe washing of foods that prevents the spreading of possible contaminants to nearby areas. The invention allows a user to envelop foods to be washed by providing a closed or semi-closed system utilizing nonpermeable bags, curtains or bowls, which direct rinse water from a faucet or spray nozzle to a sink drain, thereby eliminating inadvertent waste water splash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Rod Christopherson
  • Publication number: 20160136697
    Abstract: A helmet cleaner includes a casing providing a sealed washing space and having a door to open or dose the washing space, a helmet support provided at a predetermined height in the washing space and supporting a helmet so that a convex surface of the helmet is directed upwards, a first nozzle part provided on a ceiling inside the washing space to jet water or compressed air to the convex surface of the helmet supported by the helmet support, a second nozzle part provided on a floor inside the washing space to jet water or compressed air to a concave surface of the helmet supported by the helmet support, a washing water supplying pump supplying water to the first and second nozzle parts, and an air pump supplying compressed air to the first and second nozzle parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Jae San CHO, Mi Young HAM, Soo Jin CHO, Woo Seok CHO, Soon Rae KIM, Young Rok KIM, Hyo Chang JUNG
  • Publication number: 20160136698
    Abstract: A shakable cleaning bag is disclosed. The shakable cleaning bag may clean a plurality of objects that includes a base cleaning bag, a cleaning pouch disposed in the base cleaning bag that receives the objects to be cleaned and a perforated cut line disposed on the top portion of the base cleaning bag that is cut when the base cleaning bag is ready to be utilized. A fastener disposed below the perforated cut line that runs across the base cleaning bag allowing access to the cleaning pouch and an abrasive or non-abrasive alcohol cleaning solution that is contained in the base cleaning bag that has direct contact with the objects that are placed in the base cleaning bag to be cleaned by the alcohol cleaning solution. There is also a two pouch base cleaning bag with a rinsing pouch and rinse solution and a method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Harrison Richard Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20160136699
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the cleaning of oilfield tools made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation oilfield tools, already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes cleaning the rod with at least one cryogen to eliminate environmental contamination and to assist in workplace safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: TRC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Dale White
  • Publication number: 20160136700
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pig segment for actively propelling a pig in elongated hollow bodies in particular, preferably in gas and oil pipelines, said segment having a drive comprising: at least one motor; at least one supporting element by means of which the pig segment can be supported on an inner surface of the hollow body; and at least one bearing element that can be moved along a longitudinal axis of the pig segment by means of the motor. The supporting element is pivotably arranged on the bearing element such that said supporting element can adopt a supporting position, in which position a supporting force is produced relative to a force exerted on the bearing element in a longitudinal direction. The invention also relates to a pig with a pig segment of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel SCHALLER, Sergei FILIPPOVITCH
  • Publication number: 20160136701
    Abstract: A system and method of disposing nuclear waste and other hazardous waste includes means for, and the steps of, blending a waste stream, which includes either a radioactive waste or a hazardous waste (or both), with a liquid and, optionally, a solid material to produce a dense fluid and pumping the dense fluid into a tubing string of an injection boring. The dense fluid then exits a perforation in a casing of the injection boring and enters a fracture in a rock strata, where it continues to propagate downward until it reaches an immobilization point. The dense fluid may be a slurry formed by a metal and a cross-linked polymer gel or hydrated clay slurry. The metal can be one that has a melting temperature less than the temperature at the bottom of the injection boring. The solid material could also be other nuclear waste or a radionuclide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Leonid Germanovich, Lawrence C. Murdoch, Marvin Robinowitz