Patents Issued in January 26, 2017
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS
    Publication number: 20170022056
    Abstract: Process for the production of synthesis gas from hydrocarbon feed containing higher hydrocarbons comprising by-passing a portion of the hydrocarbon feed around a first pre-reforming stage and passing the pre-reformed and bypassed portions through at least a second pre-reforming stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Thomas Sandahl Christensen, Pia Elholm
  • PROCESS FOR GENERATING SYNGAS FROM A CO2-RICH HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING FEED GAS
    Publication number: 20170022057
    Abstract: A process for generating a syngas from a CO2-rich and hydrocarbon-containing feed gas, wherein a CO2-rich and hydrocarbon-containing feed gas is provided and is reacted in a syngas generation step by means of partial oxidation or steam reforming to give an H2- and CO-comprising syngas. At least CO2 is removed from the feed gas in a scrubbing of the feed gas by means of a scrubbing medium, before the feed gas is fed to the syngas generation step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Harald Ranke, Marcus Guzmann, Rachid Mabrouk, Ulrich Heucke
  • PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF SYNTHESIS GAS
    Publication number: 20170022058
    Abstract: A process and system for the generation of synthesis gas that is provided, in particular, for preparing hydrocarbon-containing fuel, ammonia or urea. The process follows the steps of providing a first feed gas stream of methane and reacting the first feed gas stream with steam in a reforming step, obtaining a synthesis gas stream of CO and H2. It is further provided that at least one first substream is separated off from the feed gas stream before the reforming step, the first substream is then burnt with a second feed gas stream of at least 95% by volume oxygen to give an exhaust gas stream comprising CO2 and water, and at least one part of the exhaust gas stream is recirculated to the feed gas stream after the first substream is separated off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Harald Ranke, Andreas Seliger, Volker Göke, Christine Kandziora
  • PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR RECLAMATION AND PURIFICATION OF TRITIUM
    Publication number: 20170022059
    Abstract: Provided are processes and systems for the reclamation of tritium from a tritiated byproduct material. A liquid organic tritium containing material is subjected to a series of reactions to isolate purified tritium gas that can be used in subsequent tritiation reactions. The processes involve in some aspects a semi-automated system that subjects a byproduct liquid organic tritium containing material to an oxidation to produce tritiated water, a chemical splitting of the tritiated water to form a tritiated gas that is substantially free of oxygen or other contaminants, and the isolation of purified tritium gas from hydrogen containing HT gas. The processes and systems provided substantially reduce both the cost to produce tritium source material for labeling of organic molecules and the amount of byproduct that requires disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Maroun, Steven T. Schaeffer, William D. MacIntosh, III, Anthony F. De Louise, III
  • METHOD OF MAKING ALKALI METAL HYDRIDES
    Publication number: 20170022060
    Abstract: A method is provided for making alkali metal hydrides by mechanochemically reacting alkali metal and hydrogen gas under mild temperature (e.g room temperature) and hydrogen pressure conditions without the need for catalyst, solvent, and intentional heating or cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Vitalij K. Pecharsky, Shalabh Gupta, Marek Pruski, Ihor Hlova, Andra Castle
  • PRODUCTION OF BORON PHOSPHIDE BY REDUCTION OF BORON PHOSPHATE WITH AN ALKALINE METAL
    Publication number: 20170022061
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the production of boron phosphide BP comprising the reduction of boron phosphate BPO4 with at least one alkaline earth metal (EA) according to Equation (1): BPO4+4 EA?BP?4 EA(O)(1)
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicants: UNIVERSITE PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE (PARIS 6), CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIV PARIS XIII PARIS-NORD VILLETANEUSE
    Inventors: Yann LE GODEC, Vladimir MUKHANOV, Vladimir SOLOZHENKO, Petr SOKOLOV
  • Anodic Aluminum Oxide Cylindrical Wall Supported Toroidal Catalyst and Segregated Flow Reactor for Continuous Nanotube Growth
    Publication number: 20170022062
    Abstract: A method includes providing a substrate including a tube with a first opening a second opening, depositing a metal film onto a portion of the tube near the first opening, and growing a carbon nanotube by passing a carbon-based gas through the tube and metal film. The gas enters the tube through the second opening and exits the tube through the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Ignacio Maria Perez de Leon
  • Catalyst for Production of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Method of Producing Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using the Same
    Publication number: 20170022063
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst for production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, in which the catalyst includes a transition metal catalyst supported on a support mixture including MgO, and thus can increase the production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and, at the same time, reduce the number of walls of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes to thereby reduce the surface resistance of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Also disclosed is a method of producing multi-walled carbon nanotubes using the catalyst. The catalyst for production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes includes: a support mixture of a first support and a second support mixed with the first support; and a transition metal catalyst supported on the support mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Hyun-Chul Choi, Ok-Youn Kim, Yong-Tak Kwon
  • GRAPHENE FLOWER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND COMPOSITE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20170022064
    Abstract: A method of forming graphene flower is provided, which includes introducing a hydrocarbon gas and an assistance gas into transformer-coupled plasma equipment, and providing a medium-frequency electromagnetic wave to the hydrocarbon gas and the assistance gas by the transformer-coupled plasma equipment to dissociate the hydrocarbon gas, and the dissociated hydrocarbon gas is re-combined to form the graphene flower, wherein the hydrocarbon gas is dissociated at a ratio of greater than 95%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kun-Ping HUANG, Chih-Chen CHANG, Chwung-Shan KOU
  • GRAPHENE AND HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE PLANES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170022065
    Abstract: Graphene layers made of primarily sp2 bonded atoms and associated methods are disclosed. In one aspect, for example, a method of forming a graphite film can include heating a solid substrate under vacuum to a solubilizing temperature that is less than a melting point of the solid substrate, solubilizing carbon atoms from a graphite source into the heated solid substrate, and cooling the heated solid substrate at a rate sufficient to form a graphite film from the solubilized carbon atoms on at least one surface of the solid substrate. The graphite film is formed to be substantially free of lattice defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Chien-Min Sung
  • CRYSTALLINE MOLECULAR SIEVES AND SYNTHESIS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170022066
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves and their synthesis using quaternary N-methyl-diisoalkylammonium cations as organic structure directing agents are disclosed. The structure directing agent has the following structure (1): in which R1 is selected from hydrogen, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, and a hydroxymethyl group; and R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from a methyl group, an ethyl group, and a propyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Stacey Ian Zones
  • SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF IRON ZEOLITIC FRAMEWORKS
    Publication number: 20170022067
    Abstract: Iron-based crystal structures including FeO4 tetrahedrally coordinated in three dimensions in a framework analogous to a zeolite. The structures having the general formula AyB8Fe12O24(O/OH)6.xH2O in which A is Na, K, Cs, Rb or a combination thereof and B is an alkaline earth element or a combination of alkaline earth elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Hans-Conrad zur Loye, William Michael Chance, Gregory Morrison
  • PROCESS FOR OBTAINING LITHIUM FROM ALUMINOSILICATES AND INTERMEDIATE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20170022068
    Abstract: Process for obtaining lithium compounds and intermediate compounds, comprising the following steps: a) contacting aluminosilicate particles, for example ?-spodumene, with at least one fluorine compound, for example HF, NaF or others; b) stirring the mixture increasing the temperature until reaching an appropriate temperature; c) carrying out at least a precipitation and filtration process of the mixture of step b), and, d) recovering the lithium compound. The process may comprise using HF at a concentration between 5 and 30% v/v or NaF at a concentration between 5 and 30% w/v; a solid/liquid ratio of step a) between 0.9 and 14.4% w/v; a particle size of between 29 and 200 ?m. The final lithium product of the process may be lithium carbonate or lithium fluoride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Mario Humberto RODRIGUEZ, Gustavo Daniel ROSALES, Maria del Carmen RUIZ
  • METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF THE CONSTITUENT COMPONENTS OF LATERITES
    Publication number: 20170022069
    Abstract: Digestion of a laterite ore with sulfuric acid dissolves all constituents except silica. The resulting sulfates—aluminum sulfate, ferric sulfate, titanyl sulfate, and magnesium sulfate—remain in solution at approximately 90° C. Hot filtration separates silica. Solution flow over metallic iron reduces ferric sulfate to ferrous sulfate. Controlled ammonia addition promotes hydrolysis and precipitation of hydrated titania from titanyl sulfate that is removed by filtration. Addition of ammonium sulfate forms ferrous ammonium sulfate and ammonium aluminum sulfate solutions. Alum is preferentially separated by crystallization. Addition of ammonium bicarbonate to an ammonium alum solution precipitates ammonium aluminum carbonate which may be heated to produce alumina, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. The remaining iron rich liquor also contains magnesium sulfate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Ian Manson
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM PHOSPHOGYPSUM AND MANUFACTURING GYPSUM BINDERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20170022070
    Abstract: Methods and systems that remove impurities from phosphogypsum (PG), including from radium and heavy metal salts, and produce gypsum binders and products. In one embodiment, PG is reacted with a chloride solution in an acidic environment under mechanical manipulation and/or heat followed by galvanic and/or zeolite absorption removal of impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Konstantin KOVLER, Boris DASHEVSKY, David Samuel KOSSON, Yonathan RECHES
  • SEPARATION OF TERBIUM(III,IV) OXIDE
    Publication number: 20170022071
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to separation of terbium(III,IV) oxide. In various embodiments, present invention provides a method of separating terbium(III,IV) oxide from a composition. The method can include contacting a composition including terbium(III,IV) oxide and one or more other trivalent rare earth oxides with a liquid including acetic acid to form a mixture. The contacting can be effective to dissolve at least some of the one or more other trivalent rare earth oxides into the liquid. The method can include separating undissolved terbium(III,IV) oxide from the mixture, to provide separated terbium(III,IV) oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Anja-Verena Mudring, Denis Prodius
  • MIXED OXIDES AND SULPHIDES OF BISMUTH AND COPPER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC USE
    Publication number: 20170022072
    Abstract: The invention relates to a material comprising at least one compound having formula Bi1-xMxCu1-y-?M?yOS1-zM?z, the methods for producing said material and the use thereof as a semiconductor, such as for photovoltaic or photochemical use and, in particular, for supplying a photocurrent. The invention further relates to photovoltaic devices using said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Thierry LE MERCIER, Philippe BARBOUX, Tangui LE BAHERS
  • Radiation Source Assembly
    Publication number: 20170022073
    Abstract: There is disclosed a coupling for a radiation source assembly that comprises an elongate radiation source and an elongate radiation transparent protective sleeve for receiving the elongate radiation source. The coupling disengages in two stages when it is desired to remove the elongate radiation source for servicing (or any other purpose). The coupling is disengaged from a first position in which a seal is made between the sleeve bolt element and the lamp plug element. When this action takes place, the lamp plug element is still secure with respect to the sleeve bolt element but since there is no seal between the two, any fluid which has flooded the elongate radiation source (e.g., due to breakage or other damage to the protective sleeve) will emerge from the coupling warning the operator not to fully disengage the lamp plug element from the sleeve bolt element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Douglas Penhale
  • Head and Apparatus for Ion Exchange Service
    Publication number: 20170022074
    Abstract: Deionization equipment and methods of using such deionization equipment are provided. The deionization equipment allows for improved efficiency in removing spent deionization resin from deionization apparatuses, and also recharging functional deionization resin into deionization apparatuses. Embodiments of the deionization equipment include a resin transfer passage that includes an upper opening, a lower opening and an intermediate opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond H. Perdue
  • APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCOAGULATION TREATMENT OF A LIQUID
    Publication number: 20170022075
    Abstract: Apparatus for Treatment of Liquid A flow-through assembly for electrocoagulation treatment of a liquid has a replaceable cartridge with sacrificial electrodes held in a chamber arranged for flow of the liquid through and over the sacrificial electrodes. The chamber has a pivoting door which can be opened for removal and replacement or refurbishing of the cartridge. One electrode for providing a current to electrochemically dissolve the sacrificial electrodes is located in the chamber with a second electrode on the inner face of the door, with the sacrificial electrodes located between the current-providing electrodes with chamber door closed in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Exley RITCHIE, Roger Nicholas HENSBY
  • Dechlorination Compositions, Compressed Solids formed therefrom, and Methods of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20170022076
    Abstract: A dechlorination composition for dechlorinating water includes at least one alkali metal sulfite, at least one borate, at least one hydrogenated vegetable oil, and at least one saccharide. The dechlorination composition can also include at least one colorant, at least one stearate salt, and at least one halide salt. The dechlorination composition can be formed into a compressed solid. Methods of preparing compressed solids of dechlorination compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher M. Kareis
  • Dechlorination Compositions, Compressed Solids formed therefrom, and Methods of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20170022077
    Abstract: A dechlorination composition for dechlorinating water, such as treated water, includes at least one alkali metal sulfite, at least one alkali metal thiosulfate, at least one hydrogenated vegetable oil, and at least one saccharide. The dechlorination composition can also include at least one colorant and at least one halide salt. The dechlorination composition can be formed into a compressed solid. Methods of preparing compressed solids of dechlorination compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher M. Kareis
  • HYDROGEN GENERATION UNIT
    Publication number: 20170022078
    Abstract: Provided is a hydrogen generation unit which can produce a hydrogen containing liquid more conveniently compared to a conventional hydrogen adding instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Kazuhisa FUKUOKA
  • ANOXIC SUBMERGED ATTACHED GROWTH REACTOR FOR DENITRIFICATION OF WASTEWATER
    Publication number: 20170022079
    Abstract: Described herein is an anoxic submerged attached growth reactor which provides for removal of nitrate from wastewater as well as the process and/or method for using the reactor. Denitrifying bacterial grow on a support media within the reactor, and remove the nitrates from the wastewater. The reaction is carried out under anoxic conditions without agitation. Excess denitrifying bacterial release from the support media and collect at the bottom of the reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Hildebrand, Merle Kroeker, Byron Heppner
  • Aerobic Treatment System
    Publication number: 20170022080
    Abstract: An aerobic treatment system is disclosed herein in which an aerobic holding treatment tank, having an inlet adapted to receive wastewater and an outlet adapted to discharge treated wastewater therefrom, is in communication with an aeration pump having an inlet nozzle in communication with the aerobic holding treatment tank for providing a source of air to the contents of the aerobic holding treatment tank. The aerobic treatment system may further include a generation pump disposed below ground level and in fluid communication with the aerobic holding treatment tank. The generation pump is provided in fluid communication with a high pressure pump in fluid access with an evaporator fan and misting nozzle. The system may further include electronics to connect to grid power, backup electronics for connection to auxiliary power sources, and at least one solar collector for providing a source of electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas A. Joseph, III, Michael Broeker, Berry L. Meadows, David DeChristofaro
  • PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE
    Publication number: 20170022081
    Abstract: A method for pathogen destruction in dilute sewage sludge or other dilute streams containing pathogens, including Helminth ova, while minimizing vapor generation and atmospheric emissions. In addition to conventional waste treatment steps, including grit removal, clarification, and concentration of waste material, vaporized waste treatment compounds are recycled to treat divert untreated waste in a scrubber. In the scrubber, waste material is treated while also acting as a reactive agent to scrub potentially hazardous or noxious gas, particularly gaseous MITC, from the treatment system. Recycling of vaporized treatment compounds provides a reduction of potentially toxic emissions and increased efficiency during treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Harry Buckholtz
  • Basalt Processing Via Electric Induction Heating and Melting
    Publication number: 20170022082
    Abstract: An electric induction system and method is provided for induction heating and melting of basalt charge for the production of molten process basalt that can be used for molten basalt processes that produce basalt articles of manufacture including cast basalt articles and continuous basalt casting processes for producing basalt articles such as fibers and filaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Satyen N. PRABHU, Joseph T. BELSH, Aleksandr Olegovich SPIRIDONOV
  • SUBMERGED COMBUSTION GLASS MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170022083
    Abstract: Submerged combustion glass manufacturing systems include a melter having a floor, a roof, a wall structure connecting the floor and roof, and an exhaust passage through the roof. One or more submerged combustion burners are mounted in the floor and/or wall structure discharging combustion products under a level of material being melted in the melter and create turbulent conditions in the material. The melter exhausts through an exhaust structure connecting the exhaust passage with an exhaust stack. The exhaust structure includes a barrier defining an exhaust chamber having an interior surface, the exhaust chamber having a cross-sectional area greater than that of the exhaust stack but less than the melter. The barrier maintains temperature and pressure in the exhaust structure at values sufficient to substantially prevent condensation of exhaust material on the interior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron Morgan Huber, Marlon Keith Martin
  • METHOD TO DETECT AND REMOVE GAS BUBBLES FROM MOLTEN SUBSTRATE TO PREVENT HOLLOW FIBER FORMATION
    Publication number: 20170022084
    Abstract: Method for removing bubbles from a molten substrate. The molten substrate from a furnace passes through a downtube to reach additional manufacturing tools, such as an extrusion bushing. One or more ultrasonic sensors are arranged along the downtube. The ultrasonic sensor(s) transmit ultrasonic energy into the molten substrate and measure a characteristic of the ultrasonic energy, such as a propagation time for the ultrasonic energy to be reflected back to the ultrasonic sensor(s). A bubble is detected when a change in the Characteristic of the ultrasonic energy is detected. When a bubble is detected, flow through the downtube is diverted to a duct to remove a slug of molten substrate that includes the bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah K. CZAPLEWSKI, Joseph KUCZYNSKI, Jason T. WERTZ, Jing ZHANG
  • OPTICAL ELEMENT SHAPING MOLD SET AND OPTICAL ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20170022085
    Abstract: An optical element shaping mold set includes a first shaping mold and a second shaping mold that face each other; a tubular third shaping mold which is located around the first shaping mold and the second shaping mold and in which at least one of the first shaping mold and the second shaping mold slides, and heating, pressing and cooling are conducted with a shaping-target material accommodated between the first shaping mold and the second shaping mold, the third shaping mold has a slit formed on at least one of ends in a sliding direction of the at least one of the first shaping mold and the second shaping mold, and the third shaping mold has a linear expansion coefficient that is smaller than a linear expansion coefficient of the first shaping mold and smaller than a linear expansion coefficient of the second shaping mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomohito IYOTA
  • GLASS MOLDING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170022086
    Abstract: A glass molding apparatus includes at least one molding part including a molding cast configured to mold a glass, a transfer roller part including a plurality of transfer rollers below the molding part, the transfer rollers being arranged along a first direction, being configured to rotate in a first rotation direction to transfer the molding part along the first direction, and being configured to apply heat to the molding part, and a plurality of pressure parts configured to apply pressure to the molding part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Minsoo Kim, Mugyeom Kim
  • METHOD FOR FORMING A HOT GLASS SHEET WITH TRANSVERSE CURVATURE
    Publication number: 20170022087
    Abstract: A glass sheet press forming station (32) and method for press forming hot glass sheets with transverse curvature is performed by initially limiting the central forming of a glass sheet (G) between its end portions upon pickup from a roll conveyor to an upper mold (38) and prior to press forming with an associated lower mold (66) to prevent central area optical distortion of the press formed glass sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Dean M. NITSCHKE, David B. NITSCHKE
  • FORMING MANDREL WITH DIFFUSION LAYER FOR GLASS FORMING
    Publication number: 20170022088
    Abstract: A glass molding tool is provided that includes a forming mandrel, a method for forming glass, and to an apparatus for hot forming of glass. The glass products obtained in this way may be used as pharmaceutical packaging. The forming mandrel reshapes at least a portion of a heated region of a glass precursor. The mandrel includes a heat-resistant core material and a diffusion layer that is in contact with the glass precursor during reshaping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Joerg Witte, Ammar Naji, Mathias Galetz
  • TEMPERED GLASS PLATE
    Publication number: 20170022089
    Abstract: There is provided a tempered glass plate, wherein a thickness of the tempered glass plate is less than or equal to 2.7 mm, wherein on a surface of the tempered glass plate, a plurality of stress marks are formed, wherein a distance between closest stress marks of the plurality of stress marks is less than or equal to 20 mm, wherein the surface of the tempered glass plate includes a first virtual circle that is formed by connecting points that are separated from a center of one of the plurality of stress marks by 2.5 mm, wherein the tempered glass plate includes a non elastic-wave region that is not affected by an elastic-wave generated during fracturing, and wherein, in the non elastic-wave region, an average number of cracks that exist in the first virtual circle is greater than or equal to 3.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Kazushige YODA, Masao FUKAMI, Shinya OHTA, Yasumasa KATO, Shigeru EZAKI
  • HAND-HELD TOOL FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS AND FILM-COVERED GLASS, ASSOCIATED KIT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
    Publication number: 20170022090
    Abstract: An apparatus for cutting laminated glass and film-covered glass includes a powered hand-held tool with a blade set including two static cutting blades and one dynamic, reciprocating cutting blade. The reciprocating cutting blade moves between the two static cutting blades which are rigidly mounted to the tool head. The left and right static cutting blades were spaced apart by about 0.250 inches, and the cutting blade had a thickness of about 0.200-0.250 inches. The clearance between the reciprocating and each static blade is between about 0.005-0.025 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Albert Vangura
  • MONOLITHIC SUPPORT FOR FULL-SURFACE SUPPORT OF A WORKPIECE
    Publication number: 20170022091
    Abstract: An assembly is provided that includes a mineral-based monolithic support for full-surface supporting of a workpiece during processing and transportation and a workpiece supported thereon, wherein the surface of the support is designed so that adherence of the supported workpiece is prevented, and wherein the support has provisions with means inserted therein, which permit to lift the workpiece from the support from below and/or to shift the workpiece laterally, and furthermore relates to a mineral-based monolithic support suitable for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Gehindy, Armin Thomas, Marco Weisenburger, Thomas Werner
  • GLASS ARTICLES EXHIBITING IMPROVED FRACTURE PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170022092
    Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure pertain to a strengthened glass article including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface defining a thickness (t) of about less than about 1.1 mm, a compressive stress layer extending from the first surface to a depth of compression (DOC) of about 0.1·t or greater, such that when the glass article fracture, it breaks into a plurality of fragments having an aspect ratio of about 5 or less. In some embodiments, the glass article exhibits an equibiaxial flexural strength of about 20 kgf or greater, after being abraded with 90-grit SiC particles at a pressure of 25 psi for 5 seconds. Devices incorporating the glass articles described herein and methods for making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Steven Edward DeMartino, Michelle Dawn Fabian, Jeffrey Todd Kohli, Jennifer Lynn Lyon, Charlene Marie Smith, Zhongzhi Tang
  • GLASS ARTICLES EXHIBITING IMPROVED FRACTURE PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170022093
    Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure pertain to a strengthened glass article including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface defining a thickness (t) of about less than about 1.1 mm, a compressive stress layer extending from the first surface to a depth of compression (DOC) of about 0.1·t or greater, such that when the glass article fracture, it breaks into a plurality of fragments having an aspect ratio of about 5 or less. In some embodiments, the glass article exhibits an equibiaxial flexural strength of about 20 kgf or greater, after being abraded with 90-grit SiC particles at a pressure of 25 psi for 5 seconds. Devices incorporating the glass articles described herein and methods for making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Steven Edward DeMartino, Michelle Dawn Fabian, Jeffrey Todd Kohli, Jennifer Lynn Lyon, Charlene Marie Smith, Zhongzhi Tang
  • OPTICAL FIBER WITH LOW LOSS AND NANOSCALE STRUCTURALLY HOMOGENEOUS CORE
    Publication number: 20170022094
    Abstract: An optical fiber has a core region that is doped with one or more viscosity-reducing dopants in respective amounts that are configured, such that, in a Raman spectrum with a frequency shift of approximately 600 cm?, the fiber has a nanoscale structure having an integrated D2 line defect intensity of less than 0.025. Alternatively, the core region is doped with one or more viscosity-reducing dopants in respective amounts that are configured such that the fiber has a residual axial compressive stress with a stress magnitude of more than 20 MPa and a stress radial extent between 2 and 7 times the core radius. According to another aspect of the invention a majority of the optical propagation through the fiber is supported by an identified group of fiber regions comprising the core region and one or more adjacent cladding regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Man F. Yan, Peter I. Borel, Tommy Geisler, Rasmus V. Jensen, Ole A. Levring, Jorgen Ostgaard Olsen, David W. Peckham, Dennis J. Trevor, Patrick W. Wisk, Benyuan Zhu
  • Method for Finishing a Glass Product and Glass Product
    Publication number: 20170022095
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for finishing a glass product including a glass layer, the glass layer comprising boron. The method includes the step of cleaning the glass layer in order to remove boron at least at the surface of the glass layer. The step of cleaning includes the substep of esterification using a medium comprising an alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Kurt Sorschag, David Baum, Martin Kulterer
  • METHOD OF MAKING HEAT TREATED COATED ARTICLE WITH CARBON BASED COATING AND PROTECTIVE FILM
    Publication number: 20170022096
    Abstract: A method of making a heat treated (HT) or heat treatable coated article. A method of making a coated article includes a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least layer of or including carbon (e.g., diamond-like carbon (DLC)) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include both (a) an oxygen blocking or barrier layer, and (b) a release layer of or including zinc oxide. Treating the zinc oxide inclusive release layer with plasma including oxygen (e.g., via ion beam treatment) improves thermal stability and/or quality of the product. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be entirely or partially removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jens-Peter MULLER, Herbert LAGE, Thorsten FROST, Vijayen S. VEERASAMY
  • WINDOW WITH SELECTIVELY WRITABLE IMAGE(S) AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20170022097
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of this invention relates to a writable window (e.g., IG window unit), where images (e.g., advertisements, logos, designs, pictures and/or words) can be selectively written into the window and are designed to be viewed by humans and/or animals. A substrate (e.g., glass substrate) supports a solar coating such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating which may include at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver that is located on and directly contacting a contact/seed layer of or including a material such as zinc oxide and/or zinc stannate. A radiation source (e.g., laser(s) and/or lamp(s)) may be used to selectively expose certain areas of the coating to radiation (e.g., UV radiation). The exposed area(s) of the coating, after being exposed and heated, have different optical characteristic(s) (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Alexey KRASNOV
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS FOR CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING OF GLASS AND GLASS CERAMICS
    Publication number: 20170022098
    Abstract: A method of performing an ion exchange process by immersing a glass sheet into a salt bath at a first temperature for a first period of time such that ions within the glass sheet proximate to a surface thereof are exchanged for larger ions from the salt bath, thereby producing a compressive stress (CS) at the surface of the glass sheet, a depth of compressive layer (DOL) into the glass sheet, and a central tension (CT) within the glass sheet. The ion exchange process can be driven using electricity to reduce the first temperature and first period of time to a second temperature and second period of time, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Tonia Havewala Fletcher, Todd Michael Harvey, Shrisudersan Jayaranman
  • Heavy-Metal-Free, Ion Exchangeable Glass Enamels
    Publication number: 20170022099
    Abstract: Heavy-metal-free glass enamels are applied to glass and fired. After firing, the coated glass can subsequently be ion exchanged to give a chemically strengthened, decorated glass article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Enos A. Axtell, III, George E. Sakoske
  • GLASS BUMPS ON GLASS ARTICLES AND METHODS OF LASER-INDUCED GROWTH
    Publication number: 20170022100
    Abstract: A glass article having a glass bump formed integrally thereon by laser-irradiation methods. The glass bump includes a lower region connected to an upper region by an inflection region. The lower region projects from a surface of the glass article and is defined by concavely rounded sides with a radius of curvature R1. The upper region includes a transition portion and a top portion. The transition portion is defined by convexly rounded sides with a radius of curvature R2. The transition portion connects to the lower portion via the inflection region. The upper portion connects to the transition portion and is defined by a convexly rounded top surface with a radius of curvature R3, which is greater than radius of curvature R2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Leonard Thomas Masters, Alexander Mikhailovich Streltsov
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLED LASER-INDUCED GROWTH OF GLASS BUMPS ON GLASS ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20170022101
    Abstract: A method for controlling formation of glass bumps in a glass article with laser-irradiation without the use of a growth-limiting structure. Standard deviation of height between the glass bumps on the article is less than 1 micron by controlling the laser radiation dose provided on the glass article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Leonard Thomas Masters, Alexander Mikhailovich Streltsov
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLED LASER-INDUCED GROWTH OF GLASS BUMPS ON GLASS ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20170022102
    Abstract: A method for controlling formation of glass bumps in a glass article with laser-irradiation without the use of a growth-limiting structure. Standard deviation of height between the glass bumps on the article is less than 1 micron by controlling the laser radiation dose provided on the glass article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Leonard Thomas Masters, Alexander Mikhailovich Streltsov
  • AQUEOUS BINDER COMPOSITION FOR MINERAL FIBERS
    Publication number: 20170022103
    Abstract: An aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers comprises: (a) a sugar syrup containing a reducing sugar and having a dextrose equivalent DE of at least 50 and less than 85; (b) a polycarboxylic acid component; (c) an amine component; and, optionally, (d) a reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid component (b) and an amine component (c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Rockwool International A/S
    Inventor: Erling Lennart HANSEN
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING GYPSUM WALLBOARD
    Publication number: 20170022104
    Abstract: An apparatus for production of a gypsum product is provided which comprises a conveyer comprising a conveyer belt and means for rotating the conveyer belt; means for forming a gypsum product; and at least one laser scanner positioned over the conveyer belt at the location where the scanner scans at least one edge of the gypsum product which is at least partially set; and the laser scanner is in communication with a processor. Methods for forming a gypsum product with the apparatus are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Leslie Eversole, Scott DellAngelo, Jason Lash
  • PRODUCTION METHOD OF SEAWALL CONCRETE BLOCK AND THE CONCRETE BLOCK MADE WITH THIS METHOD
    Publication number: 20170022105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to production of a seawall concrete block, comprising the following steps: (i) meter and mix all materials with water to create a batch mixture with humidity ranging from 4% to 10%, wherein the batch components of the concrete blocks are in the following proportion (% by weight): cement (5 to 25%), mixture of fly ash and coal slag (15 to 95%); aggregate (0 to 60%): (ii) press the batch mixture collected from (i) in the mold with the compressive force of ?2 MPa, after that, remove the mold to obtain the seawall concrete block. Besides, the present invention relates to a seawall concrete block obtained by this production method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: TRUNG HAU MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: NGHIA TRUNG TRAN