Abstract: Disclosed is a non-precious metal based water electrolysis catalyst represented by CoX/C (X is at least one selected from the group consisting of P, O, B, S and N) for evolution of hydrogen and oxygen at a cathode and anode, respectively, at the same time, the catalyst including a cobalt-containing compound fixed to a carbon carrier.

Abstract: Provided are an exhaust gas purification filter in which, even in the coexistence of a catalyst capable of combusting particulate matter (PM) contained in exhaust gases and an SCR catalyst capable of reducing nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases to nitrogen, the catalytic function of the SCR catalyst is prevented from being impaired, and an exhaust gas purification apparatus equipped with the filter. An exhaust gas purification filter includes: an oxide containing one or more elements selected from alkali metals and one or more elements selected from Zr, Si, Al, and Ti; and a zeolite having silica/alumina ratio of 15 or more.

Abstract: Selective supported catalysts compositions for alkane dehydrogenation are described, the catalyst compositions containing platinum, a tin component, a potassium component, one or more additional promoter elements, and a support. Also described are methods for the preparation of such catalyst compositions and methods for the use of such catalyst compositions in the conversion of alkanes to olefins.

Abstract: [Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a pentasil-type zeolite that combines a higher BET specific surface area and a higher acid amount than previously; and a method for manufacturing said pentasil-type zeolite. [Solution] A pentasil-type zeolite characterized in that the BET specific surface area thereof is 450 m2/g or more, and furthermore the acid amount thereof, measured by the ammonia-TPD method, is 0.38 mmol/g or more. This pentasil-type zeolite can be obtained by a manufacturing method which has a crystallization step for crystallizing a mixture containing tetrabutylphosphonium cations, a silica source, an alumina source, an alkali metal source, and water, and which is characterized in that the molar ratio of the alkali metal relative to the silica in the mixture is greater than 0.04 and less than 0.10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite ionic liquid comprising ammonium cations and composite coordinate anions derived from two or more metal salts, wherein at least one metal salt is an aluminium salt and any further metal salt is a salt of a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IB elements of the Periodic Table, Group IIB elements of the Periodic Table and transition elements of the Periodic Table, wherein the ammonium cation is a N,N?-disubstituted imidazolium cation, the substituents independently being selected from C1-C10 alkyl, and C6-C10 aryl. The composite ionic liquid of the invention is a stable catalyst, which can suitably be used to run an ionic liquid alkylation process which produces less solids and an alkylate product comprising less organic chlorides as side products than processes known from the prior art.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a product containing a catalytically active titanium compound, which comprises at least one step wherein the catalytically active titanium compound is contacted with a substrate in a liquid phase comprising a solvent having a carbonyl function and a C—H bond in ?-position to said carbonyl function, and an inhibitor selected from one or more acids and one or more alcohols or mixtures thereof and product obtained by the process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lanthanide oxide coated catalyst, and methods for its use, that includes a supported catalyst comprising a support material, a catalytic material, and a lanthanide oxide, wherein the lanthanide oxide is attached to at least a portion of the surface of the supported catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods of treatment employing compositions comprising polyelectrolyte complexes. The compositions include a water-soluble first polyelectrolyte bearing a net cationic charge or capable of developing a net cationic charge and a water-soluble second polyelectrolyte bearing a net anionic charge or capable of developing a net anionic charge. The total polyelectrolyte concentration of the first solution is at least 110 millimolar. The composition is free of coacervates, precipitates, latex particles, synthetic block copolymers, silicone copolymers, cross-linked poly(acrylic) and cross-linked water-soluble polyelectrolyte. The composition may be a concentrate, to be diluted prior to use to treat a surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for regeneration of spent ion exchange resins to obtain regenerated ion-exchange resins. The regenerated ion exchange resins can efficiently reduce the total acid number (TAN) of highly acidic crude oils. The present disclosure particularly relates to a method of treatment of spent ion exchange resins using at least one non-acidic crude oil condensate and at least one polar organic solvent.

Abstract: A manual pipette that has a lower portion that is detachable from the upper handle portion. The piston return spring is located within the upper handle portion and is part of a plunger spring assembly that is removable and replaceable. The user is able to replace the spring or the plunger spring assembly in order to change the piston spring return force.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for resuspending and/or collecting blood and/or other types of cells in solution. In one embodiment, cells may be recovered from used surgical sponges and/or other types of surgical articles (e.g., and stored for later use).

Abstract: Provided herein is a droplet actuator including (a) first and second substrates separated by a droplet-operations gap, the first and second substrates including respective hydrophobic surfaces that face the droplet-operations gap; (b) a plurality of electrodes coupled to at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate, the electrodes arranged along the droplet-operations gap to control movement of a droplet along the hydrophobic surfaces within the droplet-operations gap; and (c) a hydrophilic or variegated-hydrophilic surface exposed to the droplet-operations gap, the hydrophilic or variegated-hydrophilic surface being positioned to contact the droplet when the droplet is at a select position within the droplet-operations gap.

Abstract: A device for passing a biopolymer molecule includes a nanochannel formed between a surface relief structure, a patterned layer forming sidewalls of the nanochannel and a sealing layer formed over the patterned layer to encapsulate the nanochannel. The surface relief structure includes a three-dimensionally rounded surface that reduces a channel dimension of the nanochannel at a portion of nanochannel and gradually increases the dimension along the nanochannel toward an opening position, which is configured to receive a biopolymer.

Abstract: A disposable cartridge may have a fluid analysis chip for receiving a fluid to be analyzed. The fluid analysis chip may be attached to a fluid preparation unit of the disposable cartridge and may include a base layer. The fluid analysis chip may also include a spacer layer disposed over the base layer, the spacer layer including a microchannel formed therein, the microchannel being configured to guide a flow of the fluid to be analyzed within the fluid analysis chip. The fluid analysis chip may also include a cap layer disposed over the spacer layer, the cap layer including an inlet and an outlet for establishing fluid communication with the microchannel included in the spacer layer, and an interface layer disposed over the cap layer, the interface layer being configured to attach the fluid analysis chip to the fluid preparation unit of the disposable cartridge.

Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a channel through which a reaction solution flows. The channel passes through a reaction section having a plurality of temperature zones set at predetermined different temperatures. The channel includes, at least in the reaction section, a region where a cross-sectional area decreases in a feeding direction of the reaction solution.

Abstract: The centrifugal channel device includes a channel body, a collecting unit and a waste liquid tank. The channel body includes a first surface and a second surface relatively disposed. The channel body includes a sample inlet, a sample channel, an isolation tank, a reagent inlet, a reagent channel and a mixing channel. The sample inlet is disposed on the first surface. The sample channel is connected to the sample inlet. The isolation tank is adjacently disposed and communicates with the sample channel. The reagent inlet is disposed on the first surface. The reagent channel is connected to the reagent inlet. One end of the mixing channel is connected with the sample channel and the reagent channel. The collecting unit has an opening and an overflow hole. The opening communicates with another end of the mixing channel. The waste liquid tank communicates with the opening of the collecting unit.

Abstract: A microfluidic apparatus is provided having one or more sequestration pens configured to isolate one or more target micro-objects by changing the orientation of the microfluidic apparatus with respect to a globally active force, such as gravity. Methods of selectively directing the movements of micro-objects in such a microfluidic apparatus using gravitational forces are also provided. The micro-objects can be biological micro-objects, such as cells, or inanimate micro-objects, such as beads.

Abstract: A system for isolating cells in at least one of single-cell format and single-cluster format, comprising a reservoir, including a reservoir inlet and a reservoir outlet, configured to receive a biological sample and to receive at least one fluid, a manifold configured to receive and deliver the biological sample and the at least one fluid from the reservoir into a biological sample substrate, the manifold comprising a broad surface comprising a central region configured to receive the biological sample substrate, a set of openings configured to enable fluid flow transmission across the biological sample substrate, a manifold inlet configured to transmit flow from the reservoir the first subset of openings, a manifold outlet configured at a downstream end of the broad surface and coupled to the second subset of openings, the manifold outlet configured to transmit waste fluid from the manifold.

Abstract: A micro-fluidic device includes a plurality of heating elements on a substrate for heating the substrate. They define a plurality of temperature regions having distinct temperatures on the substrate. A flow feature layer is formed above the substrate to define a channel extending across the substrate through each temperature region. As fluid is repeatedly pumped within the channel, it flows from one temperature region to a next temperature region to undergo thermal cycling. Fluid wells reside in the flow feature layer under a cover and connect to the channel whereby fluid can dwell for diagnostic applications.

Abstract: A nucleic acid amplification device includes: an introduction unit into which a reaction solution including a target nucleic acid is introduced; a nucleic acid amplification reaction section in which at least two temperature zones of different temperature are present, for amplifying the target nucleic acid included in the reaction solution introduced into the introduction unit; and a channel arranged to pass back and forth or in cyclic fashion through the at least two temperature zones, and having a capillary force transport mechanism for feeding the reaction solution by capillary force.

Abstract: According to the embodiments of the disclosed technology, systems, methods and devices are provided for pelletizing ceramic material. In one embodiment, a device is provided that has a frame, a movable housing, a first rotating unit, and a second rotating unit. The moving housing is configured such that detection of a slower movement of the ceramic raw material flow through holes of the first rotating unit and the second rotating unit causes the movable housing to be actuated to move the second rotating unit further away from the first rotating unit. The movement is carried out through the actuator coupled relative to the frame, in order to create more space movement between the first and second rotating units.

Abstract: A mineral breaker is described having a breaker unit (1) with at least one rotary drive shaft (15), a rotary electric motor (13), and a drive gear box (17). The breaker unit drive shaft is coupled for rotation to an output shaft of the drive gear box, the rotary electric motor is coupled to rotatably drive an input shaft of the main drive gear box. The rotary electric motor is a switched reluctance motor.

Abstract: Apparatus to reduce size of a light, dry, fibrous material, particularly straw, with a material supply area (1), an impeller (2) and a material release area (5) for the size reduced material as well as a ring element (4), which is arranged with a distance to the impeller (2), wherein least one size reduction tool (6) is provided at the impeller (2) and/or at the ring element (4), that is provided angular shaped, particularly L-shaped, or having the shape of a polygonal, particularly ashlar-formed, hollow profile or solid profile. Splitting particularly hard, closed fibrous structures such as nodes of straw can thereby be enabled to a major portion without excessive shortening of the straw.

Abstract: A vertical roller mill provided with a cyclone-type fixed separator that separates fine powder and allows the separated powder to flow out to the outside, the cyclone-type fixed separator being provided inside a housing, wherein the fixed separator is configured so that a solid-gas two-phase flow is introduced from a fixed blade inlet window opening on a cone into the inside and the solid-gas two-phase flow is swirled using a fixed blade attached in the inside vicinity of the fixed blade inlet window, whereby the fine powder flows out to the outside from a pulverized coal outlet in an upper portion of the vertical roller mill through the lower end side of an inner cylinder provided inside the cone, a surface layer in which the rebound coefficient of collided particles is higher than in an iron plate surface being formed in the outer surface of the inner cylinder.

Abstract: Apparatus to deliver predetermined forces, containers to hold particulate material and media, media, and the associated parameters for operating such equipment along with methods and compositions provided by the apparatus and methods.

Abstract: A preliminary size reduction device for a ball mill or agitator ball mill and a ball mill with a preliminary size reduction device, wherein the preliminary size reduction device is disposed between a grinding stock inlet of the ball mill or agitator ball mill and a grinding chamber and includes a first size reduction mechanism constituted stationary and a second, rotationally mobile size reduction mechanism, between which a size reduction gap is formed. The first size reduction mechanism constituted stationary is a size reduction ring disposed in the grinding container.

Abstract: A sheet shredding device includes a stacking unit configured to stack paper; a cutting unit configured to cut paper supplied from the stacking unit; a transferring unit configured to transfer paper from the stacking unit to the cutting unit; and removing units configured to remove a binder attached to the paper. The removing units are provided so as to overlap in a transfer direction of the paper along a transfer path of the paper from the stacking unit to the cutting unit.

Abstract: A shredder machine (MC) for Waste material is disclosed. It comprises a table (60) equipped with fixed knives (22, 24); a shaft (30a) rotatably mounted on the table and equipped with an array of rotating knives (20a) which are axially spaced and radially projecting from the shaft: wherein the rotary knives have a face (36a) adjacent to, and adapted to cooperate with, a fixed knife (24) for cutting the material. To prevent axial imbalance of forces, the machine comprises a pair of fixed knives (22, 24) where one (22) is adjacent to and adapted to cooperate with, a face (28a) of a rotating knife and the other (24) is adjacent to, and adapted to cooperate with, the opposite face (36a) of the same rotating knife.

Abstract: Provided are a pulverizer that enables to uniformly pulverize a pulp sheet in the axial direction of a rotary shaft, an absorber manufacturing apparatus provided with the same, and a pulp sheet pulverizing method. A plurality of cutter plates are disposed away from each other at an interval in the axial direction of a rotary shaft. Each of the cutter plates includes a plurality of pulverizing blades aligned circumferentially along the outer periphery edge of the cutter plate. At least one of the cutter plates is fixed to the rotary shaft in a state that the cutter plate is inclined with respect to a direction orthogonal to the rotary shaft.

Abstract: A mineral material processing plant includes a mineral material processing apparatus and a first conveyor which is arranged to feed the processing apparatus during operation of that processing apparatus. The first conveyor includes a first material transport part, a second material transport part and a pivot by which the second material transport part is fixed in relation to the first material transport part. The first conveyor is pivotable to an operation position in which the transported material is arranged to be fed via a discharge end of the second material transport part to the processing apparatus and to a service position which is in a first pivoting direction in relation to the operation position. In the service position, the projection of the discharge end of the second material transport part is arranged to leave free the lifting centre of the processing apparatus when viewed from above. A method for operating a processing plant is also disclosed.

Abstract: To improve the particle size regulation produced by a coffee grinder (64) associated with an espresso coffee dispensing machine (10), a method is described comprising the steps of acquiring, via a sensor (42), a data or an electrical signal indicative of the shape of the thread of liquid coffee (C) while it percolates from the outlet (14) of the machine, driving an operator of the grinder to regulate the particle size thereof as a function of the detected signal or data.

Abstract: Provided is a cell sorting platform including a housing, a first electrode substrate extending inside the housing, and a second electrode substrate extending inside the housing and disposed parallel to the first electrode substrate with a predetermined gap, facing the first electrode substrate, wherein each electrode is formed at one side of the first electrode substrate and the second electrode substrate, and a plurality of electrode arrays is formed extending with an inclination from each of the electrodes, and a cell sorting method using the same.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for manipulating objects are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, systems, and devices can be used for dielectrophoretic manipulation of objects using bipolar electrodes. Some aspects of the methods, systems, and devices of the present disclosure can be used for encapsulation and amplification of samples.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flotation of sulfidic copper-molybdenum- and gold-containing minerals. More specifically, the invention relates to sulfoxy reagent-assisted floatation for separating of sulfides of copper, molybdenum and gold from pyrite, marcasite, pyrrhotite, arsenopyrite, and other gangue minerals following aerating by an oxidizing gas and contacting by a sulfoxy reagent. To promote collection and flotation the feed mineral materials are preferably not contacted with an externally generated non-oxidizing gas to lower the dissolved molecular oxygen content prior to flotation.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly comprises an intake section, an inner ring section, a discharging section, an intake screw rod, and two blocking caps. The intake section, the inner ring section and the discharging section are joined to each other to be turned with respect to the intake screw rod and secured to the first position to admit large air flow passing through, and to the second position 180 degrees apart from the first position to perform suction with discharge. One of the blocking caps covers the flow hole of the intake section and another blocking cap covers the discharge bore of the discharging section and is provided with a spray pipe to perform high pressure blowing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a variable flow nozzle assembly capable of flowing a fluid within a range of flow rates in response to a variable upstream pressure. A spray tip defines a chamber and a flow port in communication with the chamber. A pre-orifice defines a flow path in communication with the chamber and a metering portion along the flow path. A spool valve defines a spool rod portion positioned within the metering portion and configured to be moveable in response to an applied upstream fluid pressure between a minimum and a maximum flow position. A biasing mechanism biases the spool valve toward the minimum flow position. An opening between the metering and spool rod portions allows for fluid flow through the flow path to be greater when the spool valve is in the maximum flow position than when in the minimum flow position.

Abstract: A jetting device and/or fluid module includes a nozzle with a fluid outlet, a body including a fluid chamber and a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the fluid chamber, and a valve seat disposed in the fluid chamber, where the valve seat includes an opening in fluid communication with the fluid outlet. The jetting device also includes a movable element having a top portion and a bottom portion, where the top portion is disposed external to the fluid chamber and arranged to be contacted by a reciprocating drive pin, and where the bottom portion is disposed within the fluid chamber.

Abstract: A system for painting a structure includes a motorized, wheeled vehicle that is movable along a surface and includes a frame and a lift structure coupled with the frame. The system also includes a support structure supported by the lift structure, and a table supported by the support structure. The table is translatable relative to the support structure. The system also includes a mount structure rotatably coupled with the table and a kit of parts that includes a spray head assembly configured for releasable attachment to the mount structure. The system further includes a paint reservoir and a pump, each being supported by one of the vehicle and the support structure.

Abstract: An electrostatic coating apparatus includes a coating gun that sprays a coating material toward a coated matter, a high-voltage application apparatus that applies a high voltage to the coating gun, a bell-side current calculation unit that calculates a bell-side current to flow from the coating gun to the coated matter, an earth-side current measurement unit that measures an earth-side current to flow from the coated matter to the earth, and an earth check unit that detects an abnormal earth state of the coated matter, depending on a magnitude relation between the bell-side current calculated at the time of electrostatic coating and the bell-side current when the earth is properly connected, and a magnitude relation between the earth-side current measured at the time of the electrostatic coating and the earth-side current when the earth is properly connected.

Abstract: A method for producing a spray jet from a liquid/gas mixture with a two-component nozzle having a nozzle housing, including the steps of blending a supplied liquid and a supplied gas and producing a spray jet consisting of gas and liquid drops, producing a gas jet and mixing of gas jet with the spray jet.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a flowable material from a cartridge body includes a housing for receiving the cartridge body. A nozzle, which is attachable to or integral with a dispensing end of the cartridge body, includes an outer surface and an inner surface, which defines a passageway for the flowable material. A flow control block is attachable to the housing and includes an inner surface defining in inlet passage and an outlet passage. The inlet passage is sized to receive at least a portion of the nozzle therein. The inner surface of the flow control block is configured to mate with the outer surface of the nozzle in a sealing relationship when at least a portion of the nozzle is disposed within the inlet passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam gun, in particular for polyurethane foam, having a body and, fitted thereto, a handle with a triggering device, having a container holder and a fluid connection between said container holder and an outlet opening to which an interchangeable dispensing tip is attachable. To facilitate the carrying along of dispensing tips, it is proposed within the framework of the invention that the handle be designed to accommodate at least one dispensing tip. The handle may be hollow inside and serve to accommodate at least one dispensing tip, preferably several dispensing tips. This is insofar advantageous that the foam gun always includes spare dispensing tips, making it unnecessary to carry these along separately. The dispensing tips are moreover protected until needed from the frequently harsh general conditions prevailing at the place of use, in particular from contamination by chemicals that could trigger an unwanted reaction with the exiting polyurethane foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container capable of discharging two kinds of contents including a lower container body (200) for accommodating first and second containers (200, 203) which are coupled to a lower cap (201) and have cosmetic contents filled therein; airless pumps (300) and including piston parts (301) provided in opening portions of the first and second containers (202, 203), and piston housings (303) provided on the outer periphery portions of the piston parts (301) and having pressing protrusions (302); button housings (400) for accommodating side buttons (500) which slide by pressing the pressing protrusions (302); and a mixture discharge member (700) which is coupled to the upper parts of the button housings (400) so as to discharge the cosmetic contents, and which is dented in a dish shape.

Abstract: Inventive embodiments disclosed herein refer to a fragrance dispenser. The fragrance dispenser includes an enclosure having a base and a top portion, including a spray actuator. The fragrance dispenser also includes two or more bottles enclosed in the enclosure, each bottle having a top pump portion and a bottom portion. Two or more fragrances are enclosed in the two or more bottles, one fragrance per bottle. Two or more pumps, one pump per bottle are positioned within the pump portion of each of the two or more bottles. A manifold includes connector passages that connect all of the pumps to the spray actuator. At least two cams, both of which are enclosed by the enclosure are positioned adjacent the base of the enclosure, wherein the two cams together contact all of the two or more bottles, wherein movement of the cams produces movement of one or more of the pumps up or down. The fragrance dispenser also includes one or more dials for adjusting the position of each of the cams.

Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a metering device (1) for metered dispensing of pumpable media, in particular of color pigment preparations, the metering device (1) comprising a dispensing means (2), which is in fluid connection with a plurality of canisters (3), wherein said metering device (1) comprises a controller (8) by means of which at defined times a defined dispensing volume of the medium is drawn from at least one of said canisters (3) and conveyed to said dispensing means (2) by means of a conveyor (10), wherein, in particular, by means of said controller (8) also an actual fill level is determined and/or calculated depending on a dispensing volume drawn from the respective canister (3).

Abstract: A changing device for coating media, including supply units that each have at least one inlet connection connectable to a reservoir, and an outlet connection, between which a flow channel extends. A coupling unit has an input connection and an output connection, connectable to an application device, between which input connection and output connection a through-channel extends. The coupling unit is movable in a positioning movement direction relative to the supply units by a positioning device. The input connection of the coupling unit is complementary to the outlet connections of the supply units so that the input connection of the coupling unit is movable in a coupling movement direction relative to one of the supply units and can be coupled to or disconnected from the outlet of the supply unit. The positioning device only moves the coupling unit in a plane in which the coupling movement direction also lies.

Abstract: A nozzle capable of removing a surplus liquid material, which is adhered to outer surfaces of the nozzle and which affects a discharge operation, without undergoing a special process, and a liquid material discharge device provided with the nozzle. The nozzle (1) includes a body (2) having a liquid inflow space, and a discharge tube (4) communicating with the liquid inflow space and extending downwards from the body (2). A liquid removing member (16) is disposed at a lower end of the body (2) in a state laterally surrounding the discharge tube (4), and the liquid removing member (16) includes a groove-like space (15) that is formed between adjacent to of plural surrounding surfaces (10), and that generates capillary force acting in a direction laterally away from the discharge tube (4).

Abstract: This sprayer gives the possibility of projecting a liquid coating product along a spraying axis, and comprises a first passage of a product sheet, which is centered on the spraying axis, and a second passage for ejecting an air sheet which co-axially surrounds the first passage. The sprayer further comprises a third passage for ejecting another air sheet which is co-axially positioned inside the first passage, a nozzle centered on the spraying axis, and a core, co-axially positioned inside the nozzle so that the first passage is defined between the core and the nozzle. The sprayer further comprises a vibrator which is capable of vibrating at least the nozzle or the core.

Abstract: A high pressure nozzle manipulator includes a wheeled chassis, a pair of parallel manipulator elevator rails supported by an elevator rail rotator fastened to the chassis, a horizontal extensible arm rail disposed between and carried by the manipulator elevator rails, a rotary actuator fastened to a distal end of the horizontal extensible arm rail, and a linear actuator fastened between the first rotary actuator and a hinged nozzle support bracket. This bracket holds a high pressure cleaning nozzle. The linear actuator is configured to rotate the nozzle and the bracket through an arc. The elevator rail rotator is configured to rotate the elevator rails through an arc of about 180 degrees about a horizontal axis. The rotary wrist actuator is configured to rotate the hinged nozzle support bracket about a horizontal axis through the extensible arm rail.