Patents Issued in July 21, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160207012
    Abstract: A manifold having a first side, a second side, a first channel extending from the first side to the second side, and a second channel extending from the first side to the second side is disclosed. The first channel and the second channel each define a linear longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the first channel longitudinal axis and the second channel longitudinal axis are oblique to the first side and the second side of the manifold. The manifold of the present disclosure provides channels that can be easily cleaned and allow for an increased flow performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Robert S. Burns
  • Publication number: 20160207013
    Abstract: A device is provided for mixing similar or dissimilar fluids into a homogenous fluids mix. The device operates without consuming additional energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: David Livshits
  • Publication number: 20160207014
    Abstract: A high efficiency truck mounted TMR mixer for mixing ingredients. The high efficiency truck mounted TMR mixer generally includes a mixing tank configured to be mounted on a frame of a truck. A reel disposed inside the mixing tank and for mixing ingredients within the mixing tank. The reel includes a first helical blade continuously extending along a length of a first portion of the reel, and a second helical blade continuously extending along a length of a second portion of the reel. The first portion and said second portion are longitudinally offset from one another along the reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Lance C. Onan
  • Publication number: 20160207015
    Abstract: An improved particulate metering system is provided. The system includes a flow path having an inlet in communication with an intake and an outlet in communication with a discharge. The flow path receives a first input and a plurality of inputs, each of the plurality of inputs having a separate origin. A mixing area within the flow path comprises a confluence of the first input and one or more of the plurality of inputs. One or more metering controls are in operable communication with the first input and the plurality of inputs for controlling a blend of the plurality of inputs at the confluence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Roger A. Montag, Isaac Mogler, Jason Fehr
  • Publication number: 20160207016
    Abstract: An improved modulated particulate metering system is provided. The system includes a plurality of particulate storage areas, each having a separate type of particulate. The system can include varied configurations of a plurality of cartridges in communication with one of the particulate storage containers. The system can further include varied configurations of a plurality of gearboxes operably connected to the cartridges. The gearboxes can be adapted to be inverted and operably controlled by one or more drive shafts. The system can still further include varied configurations of a plurality of particulate accelerators in fluid communication with an air flow path having one inlet. The system permits a user to efficiently alternate between desired configurations based on the needs of the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Roger A. Montag, Isaac Mogler
  • Publication number: 20160207017
    Abstract: An improved particulate metering system is provided with variable blend, application rate, and section control. The system includes a plurality of particulate mixing areas, each having an air input and a plurality of particulate inputs. A plurality of particulate sources is provided, each being in communication with a particulate input of a particulate mixing area. A separate type of particulate can be in each of the plurality of particulate sources. The system includes a plurality of operated conveyances, each being in communication with a particulate source and a particulate input. Each of the plurality of particulate mixing areas can receive air from the air input and a separate type of particulate, and can discharge an air-particulate mixture. One or more metering controls operably control one or more of the operated conveyances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Roger A. Montag
  • Publication number: 20160207018
    Abstract: An improved particulate handling system is provided. The system includes a plurality of particulate storage areas and a plurality of types of particulate. Each type of particulate can be housed in a separate particulate storage area. Separate particulate conveyors are in operable communication with each of the particulate storage areas. Separate drive systems can be in operable control of the each of the particulate conveyors. The particulate conveyors convey particulate into an air flow path. The separate drive systems can be operated independently and/or at varied speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Roger A. Montag, Isaac Mogler, Jason Fehr
  • Publication number: 20160207019
    Abstract: The invention relates to energy mechanical engineering and can be used in power installations involving a liquid-metal heat carrier. A mass transfer apparatus including a housing and, provided therein, a flow reaction chamber filled with a solid-phase granulated oxidation agent, and an electric heater positioned in the reaction chamber. The housing of the apparatus is equipped with a repository for reserves of the solid-state granulated oxidation agent, said repository being located below the reaction chamber and being made in the form of a cup having a bottom, said cup being connected to the re-action chamber. The technical result consists in extending the operational duration of the mass transfer apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Petr Nikiforovich Martynov, Radomir Shamilievich Askhadullin, Andrey Alekseevich Simakov, Aleksandr Urievich Legkikh
  • Publication number: 20160207020
    Abstract: The invention teaches a method of efficiently dewatering a microcapsule slurry to form a water re-suspendable filter cake of microcapsules. The process comprises providing an aqueous slurry of microcapsules dispersed in an aqueous solution; adding an agglomeration agent and dispersing the agglomeration agent into the aqueous slurry; adjusting the pH to a pH level sufficient to agglomerate the dispersed microcapsules; and filtering the aqueous slurry of microcapsules by gravity, vacuum or pressure filtration to thereby form a filter cake of dewatered microcapsules. The agglomeration agent is sodium polyphosphate, sodium tetrapolyphosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, and/or sodium tripolyphosphate; or with anionic microcapsules or coatings even alkaline earth metal salts such as magnesium chloride, calcium chloride or barium chloride, or even aluminum salt such as aluminum chloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Appvion, Inc.
    Inventor: BIAO DUAN
  • Publication number: 20160207021
    Abstract: A method of encapsulating particulate materials that enables the particulate materials to be used in end use applications where they currently are not useful. The method uses specific sol gel technology to encapsulate solid particles. In addition, the method can be used to multiple coat a coated particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: JOHN D. BLIZZARD
  • Publication number: 20160207022
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel arrays of oligonucleotide probes immobilized on a solid support in the form of a chip (millichip), which can be used for rapid and inexpensive analysis of nucleic acids. The arrays can have a plurality of different oligonucleotide probes that can provide for whole genome gene expression analysis. The millichip can be used for analysis of both RNA and DNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Sussman, Francesco Cerrina, Kathryn Richmond, Jamison Wolfer
  • Publication number: 20160207023
    Abstract: An invention is provided for molecular excitation via monochromatic light at a particular wavelength. The invention includes providing a chemical to an illumination chamber, and illuminating the chemical with monochromatic light of a predefined wavelength. As a result, the chemical is placed in an excitation state that results in the molecules of the chemical being more likely to react with other molecules. Thereafter the chemical is provided to a reaction chamber, wherein the molecules of the chemical bond with other molecules in a predefined manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Roger R. Dube
  • Publication number: 20160207024
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zeolite materials in the form of agglomerates comprising at least one mesoporous Faujasite zeolite with an Si/Al ratio which is strictly greater than 1.4 and having both the characteristics of mesoporous zeolites, the properties associated with microporosity and the mechanical properties of zeolite agglomerates without mesoporous zeolite. The invention also relates to the process for preparing the said zeolite materials in the form of agglomerates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: CECA S.A.
    Inventors: Ludivine BOUVIER, Cecile LUTZ, Serge NICOLAS
  • Publication number: 20160207025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zeolitic adsorbents based on agglomerated crystals of FAU zeolite comprising barium and/or potassium, with large external surface area, combining optimum properties in terms of selectivity and mechanical strength. These adsorbents find applications in the separation of cuts of C8-aromatic isomers and notably of xylenes, in the separation of isomers of substituted toluene such as nitrotoluene, diethyltoluene, toluenediamine, in the separation of cresols, and polyhydric alcohols, such as sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicants: CECA S.A., IFP Energies Nouvelles
    Inventors: Catherine LAROCHE, Philibert LEFLAIVE, Ludivine BOUVIER, Serge NICOLAS, Cecile LUTZ, Marie-Laurence LABEDE
  • Publication number: 20160207026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a super absorbent polymer. The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present invention comprises the steps of: preparing a hydrogel polymer by carrying out a thermal polymerization or a photopolymerization of a monomer composition including a water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer and a polymerization initiator; drying the hydrogel polymer; pulverizing the dried polymer; mixing the pulverized polymer with a surface crosslinking agent and a polymer particle having a core-shell structure; and carrying out a surface crosslinking reaction. According to the present invention, the super absorbent polymer having improved permeability can be obtained by adding the polymer particle during surface crosslinking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Hun Lee, Chang Sun Han, Sang Gi Lee, Mi Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20160207027
    Abstract: This invention provides a zirconia-based porous body having a pore diameter suitable for supporting catalytic active species, such as precious metals, small variability in pore diameter, and a sufficient specific surface area even after 12-hour heating at 1000° C. Specifically, the invention provides a zirconia-based porous body in particle form having (1) a pore diameter peak at 20 to 100 nm in the pore distribution by BJH method, a P/W ratio of 0.05 or more wherein W represents half width of the peak and P represents height of the peak in the measured pore distribution curve, and a total pore volume of 0.5 cm3/g or more; and (2) a pore diameter peak at 20 to 100 nm, the P/W ratio of 0.03 or more, a specific surface area of at least 40 m2/g, and a total pore volume of 0.3 cm3/g or more, after heat treatment at 1000° C. for 12 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Kodama
  • Publication number: 20160207028
    Abstract: A metal oxide supported palladium catalyst comprised of a ?-Bi2O3/Bi2Sn2O7 hetero-junction catalyst support and palladium was developed. The catalyst was synthesized using a sol-gel technique as a nanocrystalline structure. In the presence of fluorene, an oxidant and ultraviolet irradiation, the catalyst converts the hydrocarbon to a mixture of fluorenol/fluorenone oxidation products. The close proximity between ?-Bi2O3 and Bi2Sn2O7 heterojunction phases in the catalyst is thought to be responsible for the efficient charge separation and catalytic activity. An indirect chemical probe method using active species scavengers elucidated that the photo-oxidation mechanism proceeds via holes and superoxide radical (O2.?) moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Saleh Abdel-Mgeed Ahmed SALEH, Mohamed Mokhtar Mohamed ABDALLA, Khalid Soliman Khalil KHAIROU
  • Publication number: 20160207029
    Abstract: Provided herein are catalytic articles and methods of making same using a single coat process. The catalytic article comprises an elongated substrate monolith having a plurality of longitudinally extending passages, each passage having at least a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first and second surfaces coated with at least a first coating and a second coating, wherein the first coating comprises a first catalyst composition and overlies the second coating on the first surface, the second coating comprises a second catalyst composition and overlies the first coating on the second surface, and wherein the first catalyst composition and second catalyst composition have a difference in surface charge. The washcoat may be applied as one slurry, which then self-segregates into two coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Keshavaraja Alive, Xinsheng Liu, Ye Liu, Michael P. Galligan, Pascaline Harrison Tran
  • Publication number: 20160207030
    Abstract: The sunlight active composite photocatalyst for water purification includes ZnO (zinc oxide) and Co3O4 (cobalt II, III oxide). The composite photocatalyst may, in the presence of natural sunlight, achieve complete mineralization of chemical and biological contaminants in water without leaving any hazardous by-products. The composite photocatalyst may be synthesized by a sol gel route or process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: ABDUL HAMEED FATEH MUHAMMAD, MOHAMMAD ASLAM INAYATULLAH, IQBAL M.I. ISMAIL, SIVARAMAN CHANDRASEKARAN
  • Publication number: 20160207031
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a catalyst for the reforming of hydrocarbons, preferably methane, in the presence of CO2, water and/or hydrogen. The production of the catalyst is based on contacting of a hydrotalcite-comprising starting material with a fusible metal salt. The compounds which have been brought into contact with one another are intimately mixed and treated thermally, resulting in the fusible metal salt forming a melt. After molding, the material is subjected to a high-temperature calcination step. The metal salt melt comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of K, La, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Ce, preferably Ni. The metal salt melt more preferably comprises nickel nitrate hexahydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ekkehard SCHWAB, Andrian MILANOV, Stephan SCHUNK, Thomas ROUSSIERE, Guido WASSERSCHAFF, Andreas STRASSER
  • Publication number: 20160207032
    Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-25, having in its calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks: d-spacing (?) Relative Intensity [100 × I/I(o)] % 11.74-11.34 ?60-100 9.50-9.10 30-80 8.68-8.28 10-40 5.64-5.44 20-60 4.52-4.42 10-50 4.28-4.18 10-40 3.96-3.86 40-80 3.69-3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Allen Wayne Burton, Karl G. Strohmaier, Hilda B. Vroman, Yifeng Yun, Xiaodong Zou, Wei Wan, Tom J. Willhammar
  • Publication number: 20160207033
    Abstract: An abbreviated, energy efficient and manipulative process and recipe using a novel binder-combination, to custom-make shaped TS-1 product wherein, their physico-chemical attributes can be engineered, variegated or optimized independent of one another, according to specific stipulations for diverse catalytic reactions that employ them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Arshia Altaf LALLJEE, Rikeshchandra Sharadchandra JOSHI, Rajeshkumar Manubhai PATEL, Dhananjay Prabhakar SABDE
  • Publication number: 20160207034
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general structure I: (Ar1—Ar2—Ar3-E-P(=D)R2-)nMmXnLn?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventors: Charles W. Johannes, Edward G. Robins, Howard Jong, Yee Hwee Lim, Saei Weng Chia, Yong Yang, Anil Podichetty
  • Publication number: 20160207035
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst provided in the form of a metal oxide catalyst having at least one element selected from Mo, Te, Nb, V, Cr, Dy, Ga, Sb, Ni, Co, Pt and Ce. The catalyst is subjected to an aftertreatment to increase the proportion of the M1 phase, by contacting the catalyst with steam at a pressure below 100 bar or by contacting the catalyst with oxygen to obtain an aftertreated catalyst. The aftertreated catalyst may be used for oxidative dehydrogenation processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Hans-Jörg Zander, Florian Winkler, Andreas Meiswinkel, Karl-Heinz Hofmann, Christian Thaller, Johannes A. Lercher, Daniela Hartmann, Andre Cornelis van Veen, Maria Cruz Sanchez-Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20160207036
    Abstract: Water softening compositions, and related systems and methods are disclosed. The present disclosure involves a composition for the regeneration of cation exchange media. The regenerant composition includes an alkali metal formate salt (and optionally a metal halide salt). The present disclosure also involves a systems and methods for treating a cation exchange medium in a water softener to replace hardness cations therefrom with alkali metal cations (such as Na+ and K+. The method includes contacting the media with a regenerant including an alkali metal formate salt (and optionally an alkali metal halide salt). The method also includes contacting the media with the regenerant in an amount sufficient to regenerant the ion exchange medium. According to the method, the hardness cations coupled to the cation exchange media are replaced with the alkali metal cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Scott KOEFOD
  • Publication number: 20160207037
    Abstract: Methods and systems for producing a moisture swing sorbent for carbon dioxide capture from air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: providing a heterogeneous ion-exchange material; soaking the material in deionized water; washing the material in hydroxide or carbonate solutions; rinsing the material in deionized water; collecting and titrating residuals of the soaking and the washing steps into a residual solution; measuring an amount of chloride in the residual solution; repeating all of the steps if the amount of chloride measured in the residual solution is greater than zero; and drying the material with either dry nitrogen gas or air free of carbon dioxide and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Klaus S. LACKNER
  • Publication number: 20160207038
    Abstract: Provided is a method of patterning a substrate. The method includes depositing, in a first predetermined pattern, hydrophobic material on a first surface of a hydrophilic substrate. The method includes permeating the hydrophobic material through a thickness of the substrate without reflowing the deposited hydrophobic material. The method includes sufficiently solidifying the permeated hydrophobic material. The sufficiently solidified hydrophobic material forms a liquid-impervious barrier that separates the substrate into at least one discrete region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah J. Vella, Jennifer L. Belelie, Barkev Keoshkerian, James D. Mayo, Brynn Dooley, C. Geoffrey Allen
  • Publication number: 20160207039
    Abstract: Provided is a method of patterning a substrate. The method includes depositing, in a first predetermined pattern, hydrophobic material on a first surface of a hydrophilic substrate. The method includes permeating the hydrophobic material through a thickness of the substrate. The method includes exposing the hydrophobic material to UV-light and sufficiently solidifying the permeated hydrophobic material. The sufficiently solidified hydrophobic material forms a liquid-impervious barrier that separates the substrate into at least one discrete region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah J. Vella, Jennifer L. Belelie, Barkev Keoshkerian, James D. Mayo, Brynn Dooley
  • Publication number: 20160207040
    Abstract: Microfluidic devices having superhydrophilic bi-porous interfaces are provided, along with their methods of formation. The device can include a substrate defining a microchannel formed between a pair of side walls and a bottom surface and a plurality of nanowires extending from each of the side walls and the bottom surface. For example, the nanowires can be silicon nanowires (e.g., pure silicon, silicon oxide, silicon carbide, etc., or mixtures thereof).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Chen Li, Fanhao Yang, Xianming Dai, Yan Tong
  • Publication number: 20160207041
    Abstract: A method for forming a microchannel or microfluidic reservoir is described. Methods provided herein include applying a covering over a recess formed in a substrate and bonding the covering to the substrate along seams. Methods provided herein use a substrate having elevated edge regions bordering the recess that project from the surface of the substrate. Bonding seams nm a distance from the elevated edge regions of the recess such that the covering and the elevated edge regions are pressed against each other. Devices for bonding substrates and coverings to make microchannels and microfluidic reservoirs are also provided herein. Devices provided herein can include pressing elements for holding the substrate and the covering together. Pressing elements provided herein can include recesses and/or elastic layers positioned opposite to one or more recesses in a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Lutz WEBER
  • Publication number: 20160207042
    Abstract: Fluidic devices and methods involving incubation and/or mixing of assay components are provided. In some embodiments, a biological and/or chemical assay may be performed in fluidic device. The fluidic device may be designed to allow for controlled incubation and/or mixing of two or more assay components. In some such embodiments, the fluidic device may comprise an incubation channel having a relatively large cross-sectional dimension in fluid communication with a detection channel. The incubation channel may allow for adequate mixing and/or incubation of two or more assay components prior to analysis of the assay. In certain embodiments, the detection channel may be used to provide feedback on the extent of incubation and/or mixing. Based on the feedback, one or more component of the fluidic system may be regulated to allow the requisite degree of mixing and/or incubation to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: OPKO Diagnostics, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Dirckx, Jason Taylor, Vincent Linder
  • Publication number: 20160207043
    Abstract: A diagnostic device, particularly of the lab-on-chip type having a station for inserting a native sample of a fluid to be tested; a chamber for stabilizing the native sample, and a station for separating the native sample. The device further includes an electrophoresis chamber, with a capillary connection to the separation station, a reaction chamber, and at least one pair of electrodes. The electrodes which are arranged upstream and downstream of the electrophoresis chamber, whose electrical field propels the sample from the electrophoresis chamber to the reaction chamber, a separative electrophoresis occurring inside the electrophoresis chamber. The insertion station, the stabilization chamber, the separation station, the electrophoresis chamber and the reaction chamber are defined in a single chip and include inert containment surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Eugenio IANNONE, Maurizio MORONI, Giacomo GERMANI
  • Publication number: 20160207044
    Abstract: Microfluidic devices and methods that use massively parallel anchored picoreactors as the basis for cell and molecular diagnostics are included in this invention. Different processes such as isolation, processing, amplification and characterization of different fluids, particles, chemical compositions or biospecies are presented. These fluids include biochemical buffers or cellular products including different cells, biochemical compositions, proteins and enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: BIOPICO SYSTEMS INC
    Inventor: John Collins
  • Publication number: 20160207045
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, as well as related methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Axel UNGER, Nicole BUSCH, Tom HYNEK, Fredrik AIDEHAG, Todd PELMAN, Martin NALEY, Elgin TOEPFER TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20160207046
    Abstract: Provided herein is a carrier device for the safe and efficient transportation and transfer of biological materials. The carrier device includes a frame comprising a rear section and a bottom section, a swivel member attached to the frame, and a container attached to the swivel member. The container is rotatable with respect to the frame to float to a level regardless of an orientation of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Mark J. Hrutkay
  • Publication number: 20160207047
    Abstract: A kit for performing long term storage of biological matter is provided. The kit includes an elongate rod, extending between opposed first and second ends, and at least one holding point disposed upon the rod between the first and second ends, the holding point comprising a recess defined within a wall. A cryovial with an internal volume is configured to receive a biological sample therein, the cryovial comprising at least one finger that extends radially outward from an outer circumference thereof, wherein the finger is configured to releaseably mate with the at least one holding point upon the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: JORGE L. JIMENEZ-RIOS, Bryan Woodward
  • Publication number: 20160207048
    Abstract: A method and system for removing foreign grains from oat grains to establish gluten-free oats, i.e., oat grains having gluten levels below 20 ppm and, more preferably, below 10 ppm, relies upon performing various mechanical differentiation operations on a combination of grains, including oats and foreign, or gluten containing, grains. The mechanical differentiation operations can be arranged in series or in a combination of series and parallel operations. The various operations preferably include width grading and multiple length grading steps, as well as an aspirating steps, as well as a potential debearding step. The resulting oats can be used to make a wide range of gluten-free oat food products, including cereal and granola products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: GENERAL MILLS, INC.
    Inventors: Philip K. Zietlow, Daniel J. Winderl, Mark E. Arlinghaus
  • Publication number: 20160207049
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to an apparatus and method for mechanically breaking or decompressing blocks of compressed particulate material and, more specifically, to an apparatus and method for breaking apart blocks of coir, peat moss, or similar materials generally used in the horticultural industry. The apparatus can decompress particulate material in a dry state or a wet state without causing physical damage to the material. The apparatus generally comprises a breaking chamber, a rotary breaker assembly, and a screen at the bottom of the chamber through which decompressed material falls. The breaker assembly generally comprises rotary breaker bars, which decompress the particulate material as they rotate. The decompressed material then falls into a discharge chute, where it is then discharged from the apparatus for further use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Mitchell Ellis Products, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Mitchell Ellis, Sean Mitchell Ellis
  • Publication number: 20160207050
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided including a signal processor or signal processing module configured at least to: respond to signaling containing information about particle sizes of solids forming part of a slurry stream being fed with a common feed flow into a battery of cyclones; and determine which combinations of cyclones in the battery produce overflow that has undesirable particle size characteristics using a statistical algorithm or technique, based upon the signaling received. The signal processor or signal processing module provides corresponding signaling containing about which combinations of cyclones in the battery produce overflow that has undesirable particle size characteristics, including control signaling to control the operation of the battery, including information about certain combinations of cyclones to avoid, or preferentially to use, to minimize the total amount of coarse material having the undesirable particle size characteristics produced by the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Alex M. VAN DER SPEK, Americo J. ZUZUNAGA, Jerin J. RUSSELL, Robert J. MARON
  • Publication number: 20160207051
    Abstract: Provided are a particle collector system and a dust collection method whereby particles can be almost completely removed without periodic performance of a particle removal operation. A particle collector system (1-1) is provided with a dust collection unit (2), a power source unit (3), and a capacitance measurement unit (4). The dust collection unit (2) comprises first and second electrodes (21, 22) a second electrode (22), and a dielectric body (20) covering the electrodes. The power source unit (3) is a component for supplying power source voltage to the first and second electrodes (21, 22). The capacitance measurement unit (1), which is a component for measuring the capacitance of the dust collection unit (2), measures the capacitance between the first and second electrodes (21, 22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Tatsumi, Yu Saito, Toshifumi Sugawara
  • Publication number: 20160207052
    Abstract: An electrodischarge apparatus has a nozzle that includes a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water and an outlet. The apparatus has a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber that is electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors. A second electrode is proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes. A switch causes the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes from the nozzle ahead of the plasma bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Mohan Vijay
  • Publication number: 20160207053
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunction pivoting body spray whose diverter assembly is upstream of and operates independently of its pivot assembly
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Steven M. Macsay
  • Publication number: 20160207054
    Abstract: An electrostatic painting method includes supplying, via a pure water supply passage, pure water to a paint tank within which paint is stored, applying a voltage to paint that is pushed out from the paint tank by the supplied pure water, and spraying the paint to which the voltage has been applied, at an object to be painted. Pure water remaining in the pure water supply passage is replaced to increase an electrical resistance value of the pure water before starting to paint the object to be painted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Isamu YAMASAKI, Kengo HONMA, Nobuo KODAKA
  • Publication number: 20160207055
    Abstract: A line marking apparatus includes a closed circuit circulation system for line marking material. The circulation system comprises a pump (17) for circulating line marking material under pressure through the circuit from an outlet of the pump back to an inlet thereof. The circulation system also comprises an inlet (15) for introducing fresh line marking material to the circuit when required, the inlet being positioned upstream of the inlet of the pump. The circulation system further comprises means (19, 25) for controlling the pressure of line marking material downstream of the outlet of the pump. The circulation system moreover comprises an outlet for conducting pressurized line marking material to a spray nozzle (21) for marking a line (23) with the line marking material when the fluid pressure in the circulation system exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: DIGITAL LINE MARKERS FZE
    Inventor: Iain PETER MCGUFFIE
  • Publication number: 20160207056
    Abstract: A device for coating cylinder walls of an internal combustion engine forming a plurality of cylinders. A coating device is provided for each cylinder, the coating devices are controlled in such a way that the cylinder walls of all the cylinders are coated simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Schübel, Wolfram Wagener, Patrick Woisetschlaeger
  • Publication number: 20160207057
    Abstract: A supersonic air knife having a compressor and a barrel and nozzle includes an adjustable grasping handle assembly forming barrel handle comprising i) a pair of clasping elements, each clasping element having two gripping surfaces configured to engage the barrel at a point of engagement, with one point of engagement on each side of a first centerline of the barrel; ii) a pivot pin coupling the two clasping elements together on one side of the centerline of the barrel; and iii) A handle with a threaded element engaging the pair of clasping elements configured to draw the clasping elements together around the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Hursen
  • Publication number: 20160207058
    Abstract: A mobile, attachable, detachable misting cooling apparatus. The apparatus conveys a cooling liquid through a plurality of misting elements removably attached to a portable frame structure. The apparatus may include a reservoir containing a volume of cooling liquid and a pump powered by a battery and rechargeable by power source operable to direct the cooling fluid through the misting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Stone Page Mangum
  • Publication number: 20160207059
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of devices for applying fluid in difficult access locations. More particularly, the invention reveals a container with a retractable, flexible neck that allows easy application of powder in difficult access locations, such as the posterior region of shoes, as well as a method for applying fluids through the use of this device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: PABLO ALVARADO CRUZ
  • Publication number: 20160207060
    Abstract: A solar powered automatic control switch for sprayer hoses comprising a control box (1); a circuit board (2) and sensors are provided in the control box (1); a temperature and humidity sensor (21), an illumination sensor (22), Hall effect sensors (15) and a central control unit (23) are provided in the circuit board (2); the central control unit (23) is electronically connected with the temperature and humidity sensor (21), the illumination sensor (22) and the Hall effect sensors (15); the central control unit (23) is also electronically connected with a motor (3); the motor (3) is connected with a circular rotary valve (6); the circular rotary valve (6) is disposed internal to a cylindrical fixation base (7); two ends of the cylindrical fixation base (7) are each provided with a hose quick connector (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Jame-San CHOU
  • Publication number: 20160207061
    Abstract: A line marking apparatus comprises a housing (1) provided with wheels (3), means (5) for propelling the apparatus, and a spray head (9) for delivering line marking material to a surface to be marked. At least one line guide (11) is provided for defining an edge of a line to be marked, the line guide being mounted on an arm (15) which is pivotably mounted relative to the remainder of the apparatus such that the line guide is movable between a deployed configuration and a stored configuration in which the line guide is received in receiving structure (23) formed on the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: DIGITAL LINE MARKERS FZE
    Inventor: Iain PETER MCGUFFIE