Patents Issued in July 28, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160214076
    Abstract: A device for sanitizing pressurized gas and/or water includes a housing defining a sanitizing chamber. A water conduit may extend through the sanitizing chamber and channel water from a water inlet to a water outlet. A gas inlet may receive pressurized gas and gas outlet may flow the pressurized gas from the inlet to the gas outlet through the sanitizing chamber. A light source emits light into the sanitizing chamber, the emitted light being incident on the water conduit and/or the pressurized gas in the sanitizing chamber and having wavelengths effective for sanitizing the water and/or the pressurized gas. A member may be disposed in the sanitizing chamber for causing turbulence in the pressurized gas within the sanitizing chamber. An alarm may be raised when an ultra-violet level in the sanitizing chamber falls below a predetermined ultra-violet light threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Kirkor Kiremitci
  • Publication number: 20160214077
    Abstract: A getter is provided. The getter consists essentially of from about 0% to 50% of titanium, from about 0% to 50% zirconium, and from about 5% to 50% of tantalum. A MEMS device is provided. The MEMS device includes a substrate and a getter over the substrate. The getter consists essentially of from about 0% to 50% of titanium, from about 0% to 50% zirconium, and from about 5% to 50% of tantalum. A method of forming a MEMS device is provided. The method includes the following operations: providing a substrate; and providing a getter over the substrate, wherein the getter consists essentially of from about 0% to 50% of titanium, from about 0% to 50% zirconium, and from about 5% to 50% of tantalum, and wherein all of the percentages are atomic percentages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: CHIN-WEI LIANG, CHENG-YUAN TSAI, CHUN-WEN CHENG, CHIA-SHIUNG TSAI
  • Publication number: 20160214078
    Abstract: A sorbent composition for enhanced baghouse function is described. The composition may include a sorbent such as powder activated carbon as well as an additive that is a heat moderator or a permeability agent. The heat moderator may act as a heat sink or barrier. Heat moderators may include in non-limiting examples phyllosilicates, cyclosilicates, or nesosilicates that may include, montmorillonite, bentonite, halloysite, aluminum silicates, muscovite, illite, kaolin, andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite, metakaolin, mullite, polymers, such as chitosan, and/or clays, either natural or synthetic (e.g., montmorillonite), or polyethylenimine. Permeability may be affected by mixing sorbents of lower D50 with sorbents of higher D50 in various ratios, or addition of a permeability agent such as a phyllosilicate, perlite, silica, diatomaceous earth. Further, a permeability agent such as a fluoropolymer may be coated onto or admixed with the sorbent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mowen Li, Sarah G. McMurray, Robert B. Huston, Joseph M. Wong
  • Publication number: 20160214079
    Abstract: To provide an aldehyde removing agent that can maintain high gas removal performance over a long period of time in the temperature and humidity range for normal life activities and can also have a reduced environmental impact. The problem is solved by using an NH group-containing compound-carrying porous metal complex or a porous metal complex including an NH group-containing organic ligand. For example, the porous metal complex includes at least one metal selected from elements belonging to Groups 2, 4, and 7 to 14 of the periodic table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: TOYOBO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuko NISHIGUCHI, Tadao MASUMORI, Masayuki YOKOYAMA, Yuki OKADA
  • Publication number: 20160214080
    Abstract: The invention solves the problem of the development of microporous layered MOF-type manganese materials based on isonicotinate anions, their synthesis and modification with selected ionic substances and application associated with the adsorption of the molecules and the construction of solid superionic conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Dariusz MATOGA
  • Publication number: 20160214081
    Abstract: Granular sorbent well suited for adsorbing non-aqueous liquid, preferably oil, with a preferred granular sorbent formed of sorbent granules which preferably are organic and formed of or by organic sorbent starch-containing pellets extruded from a starch-containing admixture. A preferred extruded sorbent pellet preferably is formed with a porous outer surface and a void filled inner starch matrix enhancing adsorption. Extruded sorbent pellets can be treated with sorbent enhancing material and/or coated with another adsorbent, such as smectite, bentonite, producing sorbent granules usable the granular sorbent. In use, liquid soluble material formed in each pellet during extrusion can help adhere together sorbent granules and/or pellets producing a mass or even a clump that is easy to pick up and dispose. In a preferred method, an activating liquid, preferably an aqueous liquid, is applied onto spent granules or pellets to bind them together into such a mass or clump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: John M. Lipscomb
  • Publication number: 20160214082
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a superabsorbent polymer resin incorporated with a particles meeting the following properties i) to ii): i) a BET specific surface area of 300 to 1500 m2/g, ii) a porosity of 50% or more, and a method for preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Mo Lee, Young-Sam Kim, Kyoung-Shil Oh, Young-In Yang, Ye-Hon Kim
  • Publication number: 20160214083
    Abstract: Provided are a lithium adsorbent prepared using an aerosol deposition method, including (a) synthesizing lithium manganese oxide powder, and (b) coating the lithium manganese oxide powder on a surface of a substrate by the aerosol deposition method, and a method of preparing the same. The lithium adsorbent is characterized in that the lithium manganese oxide powder may be directly coated on various substrates using the aerosol deposition method, thereby greatly reducing a decrease of a lithium recovery rate even after a long time has lapsed. Further, the lithium adsorbent having a large surface area prepared by the preparation method of the present invention is characterized by being easily handled, being selectively reacted with lithium ions, having a larger adsorption area, being physically and chemically stable, and being used reversibly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kang-Sup CHUNG, Byoung-Gyu KIM, Taegong RYU, Jungho RYU, In-Su PARK, Hye-Jin HONG, Jae-chun LEE
  • Publication number: 20160214084
    Abstract: An efficient and economical process for H2 evolution by water splitting, catalyzed by layered oxides that function in UV and visible light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nandini DEVI, Soumya Bharathi NARENDRANATH
  • Publication number: 20160214085
    Abstract: In various implementations, a filter may include a substrate and manganese oxide coupled to the substrate. The filter may at least remove particles and/or chemicals from a gaseous stream. In some implementations, the filter may be capable of degrading at least one of formaldehyde or ozone present in a gaseous stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist
  • Publication number: 20160214086
    Abstract: A particulate filter 200 comprises: a columnar ceramic honeycomb structure 220 having a plurality of first channels 210a and a plurality of second channels 210b; and a catalyst component carried by the ceramic honeycomb structure 220. The catalyst component contains noble metal particulates, and the following expression is satisfied: 2 m2/L?SPout?SPcent?125 m2/L, where SPcent represents the total surface area of the noble metal particulates contained in an apparent unit volume of a central portion 220c of the ceramic honeycomb structure 220, and SPout represents the total surface area of the noble metal particulates contained in the apparent unit volume of a peripheral portion 220p of the ceramic honeycomb structure 220.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yusuke ANO, Osamu YAMANISHI
  • Publication number: 20160214087
    Abstract: A gold/titanium nanotube-multiwalled carbon nanotube composite (Au/TNT-MWCNT) is presented. The gold composition comprises at least 3% weight of the nanotube composite based on the total weight of the nanotube composite and the gold composition is located in at least one of the wall of the titanium nanotube and the wall of the multiwalled carbon nanotube. Photocatalytic oxidation of neat cyclohexane (CHA) with H2O2 as an oxidant was carried out. Au/TNT-MWCNT catalysts promoted partial CHA oxidation with high conversion (6-7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Saleh Abdel-Mgeed Ahmed SALEH, Mohamed Mokhtar Mohamed ABDALLA, Khalid Soliman Khalil KHAIROU
  • Publication number: 20160214088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust gas purification catalyst that can homogeneously inhibit growth of a plurality of the fine particles at high temperature, and prevent lowering in catalytic activity, as well as a method for producing it. The exhaust gas purification catalyst of the present invention has fine composite metal particles containing a platinum-group metal and tungsten. Moreover, in the exhaust gas purification catalyst of the present invention, when the fine composite metal particles in the exhaust gas purification catalyst have been analyzed by STEM-EDX, the tungsten content of at least 80% of the fine composite metal particles based on number, is in the range of 10% to 350% of the mean content of tungsten in a plurality of the fine composite metal particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION NAGOYA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shogo SHIRAKAWA, Hirohito HIRATA, Tatsuya MIYAZAKI, Megumi YANAGIDA, Tsukasa TORIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20160214089
    Abstract: An autothermal reforming catalytic structure for generating hydrogen gas from liquid hydrocarbons, steam and an oxygen source. The autothermal reforming catalytic structure includes a support structure and metal particles dispersed homogenously throughout the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, University of Queensland
    Inventors: Jorge N. Beltramini, Moses O. Adebajo, Joao Carlos Diniz Da Costa, Gao Qing Lu, Thang V. Pham, Sai P. Katikaneni
  • Publication number: 20160214090
    Abstract: An autothermal reforming catalytic structure for generating hydrogen gas from liquid hydrocarbons, steam and an oxygen source. The autothermal reforming catalytic structure includes a support structure and nanosized mixed metal oxide particles dispersed homogenously throughout the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, University of Queensland
    Inventors: Jorge N. Beltramini, Moses O. Adebajo, Joao Carlos Diniz Da Costa, Gao Qing Lu, Thang V. Pham, Sai P. Katikaneni
  • Publication number: 20160214091
    Abstract: An autothermal reforming catalytic structure for generating hydrogen gas from liquid hydrocarbons, steam and an oxygen source. The autothermal reforming catalytic structure includes a support structure and nanosized mixed metal oxide particles dispersed homogenously throughout the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, University of Queensland
    Inventors: Jorge N. Beltramini, Moses O. Adebajo, Joao Carlos Diniz Da Costa, Gao Qing Lu, Thang V. Pham, Sai P. Katikaneni
  • Publication number: 20160214092
    Abstract: An exhaust gas purification catalyst having a base and a catalytic coating layer formed thereon includes an alumina support, a platinum-group metal, an iron oxide-zirconia-based composite oxide, and a lanthanoid oxide in the same catalytic coating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masahide MIURA, Tetsuhiro HIRAO, Tadashi SUZUKI, Toshitaka TANABE
  • Publication number: 20160214093
    Abstract: The present invention includes Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, reactions using Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, methods of making Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, processes of hydrogenating carbon monoxide, and fuels made using these processes. The invention provides the ability to hydrogenate carbon monoxide with low contact times, good conversion rates and low methane selectivities. In a preferred method, the catalyst is made using a metal foam support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Yong Wang, David P. Vanderwiel, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Yufei Gao, Eddie G. Baker
  • Publication number: 20160214094
    Abstract: A second-stage hydrocracking catalyst is provided comprising: a. from 40 wt % to 70 wt % of a zeolite USY having an ASDI from 0.05 to 0.18; b. an amorphous silica alumina; c. a second alumina; and d. 0.1 to 10 wt % noble metal; wherein the second-stage hydrocracking catalyst has a BET surface area from 450 to 650 m2/g. A second-stage hydrocracking process is provided comprising using the second-stage hydrocracking catalyst to produce middle distillate. A method for making the second-stage hydrocracking catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Jifei Jia, Andrew Rainis, Theodorus Ludovicus Michael Maesen, Richard Coser, Yihua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20160214095
    Abstract: Provided are an oxidation catalyst for exhaust gas purification that removes toxic materials from exhaust gas emitted from a diesel engine, a catalyst structure for exhaust gas purification that contains the catalyst, and a method for purifying exhaust gas that uses the catalyst structure and can efficiently remove toxic materials from exhaust gas at low temperatures. The oxidation catalyst for exhaust gas purification contains either or both of titania (A) and a zeolite component (B) as a carrier; and a noble metal component (C) supported on the carrier. The zeolite component (B) contains a H-Beta type zeolite in a quantity of not less than 90% by weight relative to the total quantity of the zeolite component (B). The content of each component in the whole catalyst is 55 to 75% by weight for the titania (A), 15 to 25% by weight for the zeolite component (B), and 0.05 to 4% by weight for the noble metal component (C).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: N.E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshiro Hirasawa, Yuto Kayada
  • Publication number: 20160214096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a zeolite comprising platinum. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing said zeolite comprising platinum according to the invention, to the use of said zeolite as an oxidation catalyst and hydrocarbon reservoir and to a catalyst component comprising the zeolite according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Süd-Chemie AG
    Inventors: Olga Manoylova, Markus Hutt, Klaus Wanninger, Amo Tissler
  • Publication number: 20160214097
    Abstract: The invention provides simple small molecule, non-heme iron catalyst systems with broad substrate scope that can predictably enhance or overturn a Substrate Control Catalyst Control substrate's inherent reactivity preference for sp3-hybridized C—H bond oxidation. The invention also provides methods for selective aliphatic C—H bond oxidation. Furthermore, a structure-based catalyst reactivity model is disclosed that quantitatively correlates the innate physical properties of the substrate to the site-selectivities observed as a function of the catalyst. The catalyst systems can be used in combination with oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide to effect highly selective oxidations of unactivated sp3 C—H bonds over a broad range of substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: M. Christina White, Paul E. Gormisky
  • Publication number: 20160214098
    Abstract: The present invention refers to novel ruthenium- and osmium-based catalysts for olefin metathesis reactions, particularly to catalysts having stereoselective properties. Z-selectivity is obtained by utilising two mono-anionic ligands of very different steric requirement. In olefin metathesis reactions these catalysts selectively provide the Z-isomer of disubstituted olefinic products even in presence of air or of acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Vidar R. Jensen, Giovanni Occhipinti
  • Publication number: 20160214099
    Abstract: A substrate and a method of manufacturing a catalytic substrate body arranged within the catalytic convertor such that a principal flow of fluid through the catalytic convertor flows along a surface of the substrate body, wherein said surface has a plurality of openings to micro-channels that extend away from said surface; and at least a portion of the surface of the substrate body comprises a catalytically active material, wherein the substrate body is in the form of a pellet; a sheet; solid elongated bodies; solid rods; a solid body having a plurality of bores; a non-tubular elongated body; a non-hollow body; a sheet curved in the form or a spiral; or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Francis Knatchbull Kingsbury, Kang Li, Zhentao Wu
  • Publication number: 20160214100
    Abstract: In an aspect of this invention, a closure for a well plate is provided which has a reservoir. The closure has openings through which acoustic ejection of fluid droplets can take place without removing the closure. The reservoirs in the closure may help to maintain acceptable levels of solvent in the wells of the well plate despite the evaporation which may occur during the course of ejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Richard N. ELLSON
  • Publication number: 20160214101
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for magnetically separating paramagnetic beads for biomolecule isolation and processing are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Barrett, Niall O'Keeffe, Brian Chawke, Noel Sirr
  • Publication number: 20160214102
    Abstract: A vacuum assist apparatus can comprise a microplate. The microplate can comprise a first surface and an opposing second surface. A plurality of wells can be formed in the first surface of the microplate. Each of the plurality of wells can be sized to receive an assay therein. A support base can comprise a fluid passage. The microplate can be positioned adjacent and in contact with the support base. A pressure device, in fluid communication with the fluid passage, can exert a vacuum within the fluid passage to actively retain the microplate in the contact with the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mark F. Oldham, Adrian Fawcett
  • Publication number: 20160214103
    Abstract: Limit size lipid nanoparticles, methods for using the lipid nanoparticles, and methods and systems for making limit size lipid nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Pieter R. Cullis, Igor V. Jigaltsev, James R. Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Andre Wild, Nathan Maurice Belliveau
  • Publication number: 20160214104
    Abstract: A fluidic module includes first and second measuring chambers, first and second fluid inlet channels connected to the first and second measuring chambers, respectively, and first and second fluid outlet channels connected to the first and second measuring chambers, respectively. Upon rotation of the fluidic module about a center of rotation, liquids are centrifugally driven into the first and second measuring chambers via the first and second fluid inlet channels, respectively, so that compressible media previously present within the first and second measuring chambers are compressed by the liquids driven into the first and second measuring chambers, respectively. Upon a reduction of the rotational frequency and upon an expansion, resulting therefrom, of the compressible media, the liquids present within the first and second measuring chambers are driven out of same via the first and second fluid outlet channels, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Frank SCHWEMMER, Steffen ZEHNLE, Nils PAUST, Pierre Dominique KOSSE, Daniel MARK
  • Publication number: 20160214105
    Abstract: A device for stirring at least one liquid includes a fluidics module rotatable about an axis of rotation, a liquid chamber for the liquid within the fluidics module, an introducer for introducing mutually separate phase volumes of a phase different from the liquid, said phase volumes having a different density than the liquid, into the liquid within the liquid chamber, and a driving device for subjecting the fluidics module to such a rotation that the phase volumes are moved radially inward or outward in relation to the axis of rotation through the liquid due to the different density of the phase volumes and of the liquid and due to the centrifugal forces caused by the rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nils PAUST, Arne KLOKE, Felix VON STETTEN, Jens LIEBESKIND
  • Publication number: 20160214106
    Abstract: A capillary diagnostic device comprising a cylindrical tube with one or more rings having one or more probes, the one or more rings disposed on the interior surface of the cylindrical tube. The invention also includes a method of making the capillary diagnostic device and method of use thereof for diagnostic testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Materials and Machines Corporation of America
    Inventors: Abraham Oommen, Matthew Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20160214107
    Abstract: A sample holding device for use in transverse illumination of a sample or sub-components of a sample comprising: a support substrate comprising a sample well adapted to contain and be compatible with said sample wherein said well is provided on at least one wall with an angled reflective surface adjacent said sample well which when in use directs a transverse light beam from a light source through a sample contained within said sample well to provide substantially transverse illumination of a sample contained therein and imaging the sample using a single objective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: National University of Singapore, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Virgile Nicolas Robert Viasnoff, Vincent Studer, Gianluca Grenci, Remi Galland, Jean-Baptiste Sibarita
  • Publication number: 20160214108
    Abstract: Described is a microfluidic serial dilution platform based well-plate using an oil-free immiscible phase driven by manual or electronic pipettors. The well-plate includes a plurality of fluidic traps, a plurality of hydrophilic capillary constriction channels and a plurality of bypass channels. Each of the plurality of bypass channels is associated with one of the plurality of fluidic traps, each of the plurality of hydrophilic capillary constriction channels is associated with one of the plurality of fluidic traps, and each of the plurality of fluidic traps is associated with one of the plurality of bypass channels and one of the plurality of hydrophilic capillary constriction channels. The well-plate further includes an inlet, an outlet, and a main channel with a plurality of portions that connects the inlet to the plurality of fluidic traps, associated hydrophilic capillary constriction channels and associated bypass channels, and the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Deepak Solomon, Nilesh Gupta
  • Publication number: 20160214109
    Abstract: Micro droplets are accurately placed in a reaction well. The reaction well (5) is formed in one surface of a well base (3). A channel base (11) is placed on the well base (3). The channel base (11) has, in its surface joined to the well base (3), a liquid introduction channel (12a) and a reaction well air vent channel (18a). The channel base (11) also has a recess (27) formed opposite to the reaction well (5) and recessed upward from the upper surface of the liquid introduction channel (12a). When viewed from above, a shoulder part (26) of the recess (27) is placed near the connection part between the reaction well (5) and the liquid introduction channel (12a) and is closer to the center of the reaction well (5) than a shoulder part (16) of the reaction well (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Masakazu Akechi, Masaki Kanai, Takahiro Nishimoto, Nobuhiro Hanafusa
  • Publication number: 20160214110
    Abstract: A thermal block assembly including a sample block and two or more thermoelectric devices, is disclosed. The sample block has a top surface configured to receive a plurality of reaction vessels and an opposing bottom surface. The thermoelectric devices are operably coupled to the sample block, wherein each thermoelectric device includes a housing for a thermal sensor and a thermal control interface with a controller. Each thermoelectric device is further configured to operate independently from each other to provide a substantially uniform temperature profile throughout the sample block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Hon Siu SHIN, Chin Yong KOO, Way Xuang LEE, Chee Kiong LIM, Chee Wee CHING, Niroshan RAMACHANDRAN
  • Publication number: 20160214111
    Abstract: A reaction container 10 of the PCR device 1 has a tubular ring channel 20 formed by a substrate 11, a channel forming plate 12, and a cover plate 13. The ring channel 20 comprises an electrode pair 21 disposed, in a diametrical direction of an inner surface of one side wall of the ring channel 20, to face each other with a horizontal gap interposed therebetween, and is vertically erected. The gap length of the electrode pair 21 is across the entire width within a cross-section of the ring channel 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Shuzo Hirahara
  • Publication number: 20160214112
    Abstract: A thermal convection generating device (1) that generates thermal convection of a liquid by heating or cooling the liquid and applying centrifugal force to the liquid, the thermal convection generating device including: a stage (20) to which a thermal convection generating chip (10) is attachable and detachable, the thermal convection generating chip including a disk-like substrate (11) and a thermal convection pathway (14) formed in a surface of the disk-like substrate that is perpendicular to an axis (AX) of the disk-like substrate, and being configured to rotate about the axis of the disk-like substrate to apply centrifugal force to a liquid in the thermal convection pathway; a heat controller (30) that heats or cools a portion of the thermal convection pathway; a motor (40) that drives the thermal convection generating chip to rotate about the axis; and a controller (50) that controls the heat controller and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Masato SAITO, Eiichi TAMIYA
  • Publication number: 20160214113
    Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a biochip holder and holding kit that make it possible to efficiently process large numbers of biochips that have detection samples exposed on both sides. This invention provides a biochip holder characterized by having the following: a concavity (24) that accommodates a biochip (10); and support parts (26) that are provided at the edges of said concavity and support the biochip accommodated inside the concavity such that said biochip is substantially horizontal and the underside thereof is above the bottom surface (24a) of the concavity with a gap therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Naoyuki TOGAWA
  • Publication number: 20160214114
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cartridge assembly tray for conducting automated biochemical tests, such as immunoassay tests. The tray comprises a base member, a hinged frame and a locking mechanism. The base member includes a plurality of slots within the base member. Each of the plurality of slots is to receive a test cartridge. The hinged frame is coupled to the base member. The hinged frame is capable to rotate to an opened position or a closed position. The hinged frame includes a horizontal push bar configured to apply a downward force to test cartridges received in the plurality of slots when the hinged frame is in the closed position. The locking mechanism is to lock the hinged frame in the closed position when the hinged frame rotates to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Hong TAN, Yongli REN, Ming XIA, Genqian LI
  • Publication number: 20160214115
    Abstract: Disclosed is a data logging apparatus comprising a mixer grinder which includes a tub configured to hold a product, a rotatable shaft, at least one mixing blade connected to the rotatable shaft, a grinding chamber, and a feed screw leading to a grinding head. The data logging apparatus includes a first temperature sensor attached to the tub, a second temperature sensor attached to the grinding chamber at an outlet downstream from the grinding head, a memory storing a predetermined temperature threshold, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive temperature data transmitted from the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor, determine whether an abnormality has occurred based on received temperature data and the predetermined temperature threshold, and issue an alert indicative of machine malfunction or maintenance issues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: HOLLYMATIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erik BAUER, Victor GUYNN
  • Publication number: 20160214116
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are lamella plates for a separator such as a reflux classifier or reflux flotation cell, where the lamella plates may include opposed upturned edges and a reinforcing bend. The reinforcing bend may be parallel to the opposed upturned edges. The opposed upturned edges may include a portion contacting another lamella plate in an array of lamella plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: FLSMIDTH A/S
    Inventor: Periklis Christodoulou
  • Publication number: 20160214117
    Abstract: A magnetic filtration apparatus to separate magnet susceptible contaminant material from a working fluid. The apparatus comprises a housing having an internal chamber divided into a plurality of sub-chambers of different internal volume to change the fluid flow speed through the device and optimise filtration performance A plurality of elongate magnetic cores are mounted at a cartridge assembly to allow convenient and rapid interchange of magnetic cores at the same or different configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Keith JACKSON, Gary LIPTROT
  • Publication number: 20160214118
    Abstract: A centrifuge and a rotor thereof are provided. The centrifuge performs centrifugation in a state where the sample container is swung by rotation and seated in a cutout part of a rotor body. The sample container includes a bucket accommodating a container filled with a sample, and a lid for sealing the bucket and having a rotation shaft. Grooves extending in the longitudinal direction are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the bucket on the bottom side with respect to a seating surface of the bucket. The grooves are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Formation of the grooves can prevent increasing the weight of the bucket and realize a highly rigid sample container that can withstand deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun Sato, Kenichi Nemoto
  • Publication number: 20160214119
    Abstract: A particle separator assembly connectable to a fluidized reactor includes a vertical vortex chamber enclosed by water tube panel walls forming a polygonal horizontal cross section and a supporting structure of the water tube panel walls. The polygonal horizontal cross section has at least six corners and the supporting structure has at least one horizontally arranged circular beam arranged outside of the water tube panel walls and attached by radially extending fasteners to at least three of the water tube panel walls. The at least one circular beam forms a full circle, or the at least one circular beam forms a partial circle covering at least seventy-five percent of a full circle and has ends that are firmly attached to a rigid support construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Pentti Lankinen
  • Publication number: 20160214120
    Abstract: A method of operating hydrocyclone comprising a separation chamber which in use is arranged to generate an internal air core for affecting a material separation process, comprises measuring both a vibrational parameter of the separation chamber and a stability parameter of the internal air core during operation of the hydrocyclone. The measurements are compared against predefined corresponding parameters which are indicative of a stable operation of the hydrocyclone and an operational parameter of the hydrocyclone is adjusted dependent on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: VULCO S.A.
    Inventor: Eduardo Francisco Olivares Castro
  • Publication number: 20160214121
    Abstract: A nozzle is provided configured for applying sealant to a construction panel joint. The nozzle includes a nozzle body having a first, supply end, and a second, outlet end opposite the supply end, the body defining an internal passageway. Also included on the nozzle is at least one tooling formation located at the outlet end and constructed and arranged for tooling a bead of sealant dispensed out the passageway from the outlet end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: James M. Ullett
  • Publication number: 20160214122
    Abstract: A button switching type handheld shower head includes a water diversion seat between a body and a panel and a water diversion body at a side of the water diversion seat. A guiding groove and a bevel are formed in the inner wall of a center hole of the water diversion body. A first guiding bar is formed on the switching shaft. A switching sheet and a spring are sleeved on the switching shaft. A second guiding bar is formed at the center of the switching sheet. A guiding bevel is formed on the second guiding bar corresponding to the bevel. A turning sheet is pivoted in the body, an executing end is connected with the rear end of the switching shaft, and an operation end right faces the top of a button. The button is installed on a handle of the body and extends out of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Zhangjun Yu
  • Publication number: 20160214123
    Abstract: A sprinkling head of a percussive sprinkler includes a connecting portion and a protrusion vertically extending from one end of the connecting portion to form an L-shaped structure, wherein the connecting portion is adapted to be mounted onto the percussive sprinkler The connecting portion includes a recess defined in a bottom thereof and communicating with a passage in the percussive sprinkler, and an outlet defined in a top thereof and communicating with the recess such that the outlet communicates with the passage via the recess. A tunnel is defined in the protrusion and communicates with the recess and a series of spraying holes are defined in a bottom of the tunnel for forming an annular irrigating area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Cheng-An WANG
  • Publication number: 20160214124
    Abstract: An internal mix atomizing spray nozzle assembly for preparing a spray-dried lipid and protein component-containing composition includes a fluid nozzle with a liquid flow passage having a liquid discharge opening directed into a mixing chamber, a spray tip comprising the mixing chamber and having at least one discharge orifice at a free end, an air supply system comprising an annular air flow passage arranged at least essentially coaxial to the liquid flow passage and having an annular air discharge opening directed into the mixing chamber. The annular air flow passage may be cylindrical with a constant cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: N. V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Koen Cornelis VAN DIJKE, Joep VAN DEN BRENK
  • Publication number: 20160214125
    Abstract: A bottle cap 1 for closing the top of a bottle and providing either a stream of fluid through the bottle cap 1 or a spray mist, the bottle cap 1 having a cap body 2 that forms a fluid flow passage between a bottle end 3 that mates with a bottle and a dispensing end 4 through which a fluid stream can exit; an atomiser 5 mounted in the cap body 2, the atomiser 5 having an inlet passage 6 that extends towards the bottle end 3 and an outlet nozzle 7 that extends through the bottle cap 1; the cap body 2 and atomiser 5 sized and arranged so that fluid can flow from the bottle end 3 to the dispensing end 4 around the atomiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Toby HEXTALL