Patents Issued in May 4, 2017
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Publication number: 20170121153Abstract: The invention relates to an elevator car comprising a support frame, a floor structure and a ceiling structure, as well as at least one car door, and side walls extending between the floor structure and the ceiling structure, wherein the side walls are formed from several wall elements, which are aligned end-to-end or end-to side in corners, wherein the wall elements are composite panels consisting of at least one support material and at least one noise insulating material, that the elevator car comprises at least one flatbar, extending over the surface of both adjacent wall elements, and covering the joint between them, which flatbar comprises or is connectable with fixing elements to at least one of both adjacent wall elements. Via this means the joint between two noise insulating wall elements does prevent any essential noise leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Kone CorporationInventors: Pekka HALONEN, Aki HAIKONEN
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Publication number: 20170121154Abstract: A rigging connector having combination hook and shackle mounting is provided. The rigging connector may include an elongate body having a central bridge portion and opposing first and second end portions extending from the central bridge portion, a securement member formed in the first end portion of the body and defining a throat opening with the central bridge portion, first and second anchor legs formed in the second end portion of the body, the first and second anchor legs defining a gap therebetween for receiving a portion of a support line, a shear pin operable to retain the support line at least partially within the gap, and a shackle mounting hole defined in the first end portion and having a center axis extending transverse to the shear pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Factor 55, LLCInventor: Michael Douglas Costa
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Publication number: 20170121155Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting device and method for lifting and turning a rotor during the erection process of wind turbine structure. The lifting device comprises a base unit with mounting means adapted to be mounted to an outer surface of the hub. The lifting device is able to turn the rotor using a pivotal lifting arm arranged between two end plates or a moveable trolley assembly arranged on a track of the base unit. A power pack unit or another power unit is used to power the turning unit which turns the rotor around a turning point into an installation position. The lifting point is preferably aligned with the centre of gravity of the rotor for providing a balanced lift.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Jan Westergaard
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Publication number: 20170121156Abstract: A vehicle top lift and storage system is disclosed herein. The vehicle top lift and storage system includes a lift mechanism configured to attach to a vehicle top and to suspend the vehicle top. The left mechanism may include various configurations of straps, hooks, or pulleys, as described herein, to aid in removal of the vehicle top from a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Carter SMITH, Tobin GUNDERSON
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Publication number: 20170121157Abstract: A security system for operations in wind generators, applicable to wind generators with a hoisting point (2), includes a cable (3) which is attached by one end to the element to be secured, normally a robotised unit (4), and by the other end to a counterweight (8), such that the cable (3) passes through a locking system (61) and a first pulley (6) which are attached to the hoisting point (2). The counterweight (8) can be installed on a pulley block (7) with at least two branches. The system ensures the integrity of the tower-nacelle assembly (1) and the robotised unit (4) in the event of the latter being detached.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Jordi Masia Perales
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Publication number: 20170121158Abstract: A method and apparatus for using unique landmarks to position industrial vehicles during start-up. In one embodiment, a method of using pre-positioned objects as landmarks to operate an industrial vehicle is provided. The method comprises identifying a start-up scenario from sensor data, wherein the start-up scenario comprises a unique marker start-up or a pre-positioned object start-up. in response to the identified start-up scenario, either a unique marker or pre-positioned object is identified within a physical environment, wherein the pre-positioned object or unique marker corresponds with a sub-area of the physical environment. The industrial vehicle pose is determined in response to the identity of the pre-positioned object or unique marker and the industrial vehicle is operated based on the determined industrial vehicle pose.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Lisa Wong, Andrew Evan Graham, Christopher W. Goode, Lucas B. Waltz
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Publication number: 20170121159Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing the presence of a load carried by a material handling vehicle are provided. The material handling vehicle includes a vehicle body, and a load supporting member configured to support the load. The material handling vehicle further includes a load sensor configured to determine the presence of the load within a defined range of the load supporting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: JOSEPH ANDREW WEISS, ROBERT PATERSON
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Publication number: 20170121160Abstract: A forklift system includes a vehicle that has a front end. A winch is coupled to the vehicle and a forklift is removably coupled to the vehicle. The fork lift is positioned on the front end such that the forklift may engage an object. Thus, the vehicle may transport the object. The forklift is operationally coupled to the winch such that the forklift may selectively lift and lower the object with respect to a support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Stan Roberts
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Publication number: 20170121161Abstract: A system includes a load moving machine, including a frame and a movable assembly coupled to the frame. The movable assembly includes a lift portion, a rotational portion, a first translational portion, and a second translational portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Artemio Josue Aguilar, Robert Allen Baten, Mario Oscar Ramirez
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Publication number: 20170121162Abstract: Various hoisting systems having an assembly for gripping a hoisting line are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a hoisting system having a plurality of sheaves and a chain reeved about the plurality of sheaves. The chain includes links having clamps for selectively gripping a hoisting line. The hoisting system also includes a closing track having a travel path for the clamps of the links of the chain. This travel path includes an opening between two opposing surfaces and at least a portion of the opening has a width between the two opposing surfaces narrower than the widths of the clamps, when open, such that, when the links pass along the travel path of the closing track, the two opposing surfaces cause the clamps to close about the hoisting line. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: HÃ¥kon F. Bergan
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Publication number: 20170121163Abstract: A method for sealingly closing a bottle (1) is described, the method comprising the steps of: providing a cage (1009, a closing stopper (200) and a capsule (300); joining the stopper to the cage and the cage to the capsule (300), obtaining a preassembled closing assembly; aligning the closing assembly on the mouth of the bottle and exerting a pressure so as to sealingly close the bottle, wherein the annular relief of the cage (100) comes into contact with the bottle before the stopper comes into contact with the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Antonio MUTTERLE
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Publication number: 20170121164Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Michael Romanyszyn
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Publication number: 20170121165Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for a beverage dispensing system configured to form one of a plurality of available types of carbonated and non-carbonated beverage types in response to a user selection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Davide Gabrieli
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Publication number: 20170121166Abstract: The invention refers to a system for achieving the sensation of drinking a particular drink, known as the target, when in fact another drink, such as water, is being drunk. The invention consists of a glass which contains not only water but also a small amount of the target drink, in order to provide the true smell and image of the desired drink, as well as an electronic system for generating a series of signals which, by means of electrodes, stimulate the user's tongue, the effect of which is to act on a series of nerve cells, providing the brain with a signal as similar as possible to that which the real drink provides to the taste buds of the user. The user of the system thus has the sensation of drinking the target drink.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Alberto Adarve Lozano
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Publication number: 20170121167Abstract: A system is provided using targeted narrowband radiation emitting devices or arrays of devices that offers a solution to the difficulties surrounding heated product dispensing. Rather than maintaining an entire reservoir of product at a raised temperature, much smaller volumes (single portions or small multiples thereof) can be held ready and at temperature to be dispensed without wasting additional energy on keeping a large volume of product warm. This is achieved by leveraging the unique, targeted nature of these devices to quickly and accurately heat a small amount of product separated out from the main reservoir and held ready for dispensing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Pressco IP LLCInventors: Benjamin D. Johnson, Jonathan M. Katz, Don W. Cochran
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Publication number: 20170121168Abstract: The present invention relates to a universal fitment, method of assembling the universal fitment, and method of dispensing liquids using such universal fitment. The universal fitment of the present invention has features to engage a quick-connect-disconnect dispensing connector or a screw-on connector dispensing connector for the dispensing of liquids and semi-liquids from a collapsible bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: James W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170121169Abstract: An e-cigarette vaporizer cartridge filling method and apparatus. The apparatus includes a liquid reservoir having an outlet end, the liquid reservoir for containing the liquid, a heater for heating the liquid in the liquid reservoir, and a liquid injection mechanism configured to draw portions of the heated liquid from an outlet end of the liquid reservoir and dispense the portions from an output end of the liquid injection mechanism. The method may allow for a human operator to control the time for filling the liquid injection mechanism with liquid based on visual observation of bubble formation and collapse therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Collin C. Dailey, Christopher A. Gardella, Michael J. Hogan, Carl M. Serpa
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Publication number: 20170121170Abstract: A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Christopher V. JAHNES, Anthony K. STAMPER
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Publication number: 20170121171Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a functional element that is arranged on the substrate, a terminal that is arranged on the substrate and that is electrically connected to the functional element, and a bonding wire that is connected to the terminal. The terminal has an alloy portion that is alloyed to the bonding wire at a connection portion between the terminal and the bonding wire, and the thickness of the terminal is larger than the thickness of the alloy portion. Moreover, the terminal is formed of the same material (silicon) as the functional element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Teruo TAKIZAWA
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Publication number: 20170121172Abstract: Integrated MEMS-CMOS devices and integrated circuits with MEMS devices and CMOS devices are provided. An exemplary integrated MEMS-CMOS device is vertically integrated and includes a substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Further, the exemplary vertically integrated MEMS-CMOS device includes a CMOS device located in and/or over the first side of the substrate. Also, the exemplary vertically integrated MEMS-CMOS device includes a MEMS device located in and/or under the second side of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Jia Jie Xia, Nagarajan Ranganathan, Rakesh Kumar, Aveek Nath Chatterjee
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Publication number: 20170121173Abstract: This application describes methods and apparatus relating to packaging of MEMS transducers and to MEMS transducer packages. The application describes a MEMS transducer package (300) having a first integrated circuit die (200) which has an integrated MEMS transducer (202) and integrated electronic circuitry (203) for operation of the MEMS transducer. The package is arranged such that the footprint of the MEMS transducer package is substantially the same size as the footprint of the integrated circuit die. At least part of the first integrated circuit die (200) may form a sidewall of the package. The package may be formed by a first package cover (302) which overlies the MEMS transducer and a second package cover (301) on the other side of the first integrated circuit die.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.Inventor: Tsjerk HOEKSTRA
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Publication number: 20170121174Abstract: A method for manufacturing a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device is provided. According to some embodiments of the method, a semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, a dielectric layer arranged over the IC substrate, and a MEMS substrate arranged over the IC substrate and the dielectric layer to define a cavity between the MEMS substrate and the IC substrate. The MEMS substrate includes a MEMS hole in fluid communication with the cavity and extending through the MEMS substrate. A sealing layer is formed over or lining the MEMS hole to hermetically seal the cavity with a reference pressure while the semiconductor structure is arranged within a vacuum having the reference pressure. The semiconductor structure resulting from application of the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Chia-Ming Hung, Shao-Chi Yu, Hsiang-Fu Chen, Wen-Chuan Tai, Hsin-Ting Huang
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Publication number: 20170121175Abstract: A method of manufacturing a MEMS chip includes: providing a silicon substrate layer, the silicon substrate layer comprising a front surface configured to perform a MEMS process and a rear surface opposite to the front surface; growing a first oxidation layer mainly made of SiO2 on the rear surface of the silicon substrate layer by performing a thermal oxidation process; and depositing a first thin film layer mainly made of silicon nitride on the first oxidation layer by performing a low pressure chemical vapor deposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Dan DAI, Xinwei ZHANG, Guoping ZHOU, Changfeng XIA
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Publication number: 20170121176Abstract: A cylindrical tank-shaped container including: plural parallel electrode tubes; discharge tubes arranged inside the electrode tubes, each forming a discharge gap; a pair of end plates that penetrate and hold both of end sections of the plural electrode tubes; a cooling space formed by the pair of end plates and the inner surface of the tank-shaped container divided between end plates; a cooling medium inlet and a cooling medium outlet formed in opposite end sides of the cooling space; a raw material gas inlet that introduces raw material gas to be sent to the discharge gaps; and an outlet for ozone gas generated from the raw material gas by silent discharge in the discharge gaps, providing an electrode tube in which a discharge tube is not arranged, among the plural electrode tubes, that have surrounding coolant medium that reaches at least a prescribed temperature resulting from the silent discharge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Kazuhiko NODA, Takaaki MURATA, Ryoichi TAKAHASHI, Kie KUBO
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Publication number: 20170121177Abstract: A layer stack for growing graphene or carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is described. The layer stack comprises a substrate, a protective layer, and an attachment surface disposed therebetween. The protective layer is configured to allow carbon diffusion therethrough to the attachment surface, such that graphene or CNTs grow therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SURREYInventors: Sembukuttiarachilage Ravi SILVA, Muhammad AHMAD
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Publication number: 20170121178Abstract: Provided is a method for efficiently producing a carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersion liquid of highly dispersed CNTs while also suppressing damage to the CNTs. The method for producing a carbon nanotube dispersion liquid includes a dispersing step that includes at least one cycle of dispersing treatment in which pressure is applied to a coarse dispersion liquid containing carbon nanotubes and a dispersion medium, the coarse dispersion liquid is fed under pressure, and shear force is applied to the coarse dispersion liquid such as to disperse the carbon nanotubes. A plurality of repetitions of the dispersing step are performed while altering the pressure that is applied to the coarse dispersion liquid. In at least one instance, the pressure applied to the coarse dispersion liquid is altered by at least 10 MPa between consecutive repetitions of the dispersing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro SHIGETA, Mitsugu UEJIMA
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Publication number: 20170121179Abstract: A method for preparing aqueous or organic suspensions of fully exfoliated nanocarbon materials includes a) dissolving a nanocarbon intercalation compound in an aprotic organic solvent (A) or a mixture (A?) of aprotic organic solvents under inert atmosphere; b) re-oxidation to revert the reduced nanocarbon material to its neutral state and c) mixing the organic suspension of neutral nanocarbon obtained in step b) with a suitable amount of degassed water, degassed ionic aqueous solution, degassed organic solvent (B), degassed mixture (B?) of organic solvents, or degassed mixture of (B) or (B?) with water or an aqueous ionic solution; wherein solvent (A) or solvent mixture (A?) is fully or partially water-miscible or fully or partially miscible with solvent (B) or solvent mixture (B?); thereby leading to an air-metastable aqueous or organic suspension of nanocarbon material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: George Bepete, Carlos Drummond, Alain Penicaud
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Publication number: 20170121180Abstract: An amorphous mesoporous alumina having a connectivity (Z) greater than 2.7 is described. The present invention also relates to the process for preparing the said alumina, comprising at least one precipitation step of at least one aluminium salt, at least one heating step of the suspension obtained, a thermal treatment step to form the alumina gel, a gentle drying step or spray drying step, a moulding step of the powder obtained, and a final thermal treatment step in order to obtain the alumina.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: IFP Energies NouvellesInventors: Malika BOUALLEG, Celine BOUVRY
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Publication number: 20170121181Abstract: A novel alumina gel is described having an elevated dispersibility index, and in particular a dispersibility index greater than 70%, a crystallite size between 1 and 35 nm, and a sulphur content between 0.001% and 2% by weight, and a sodium content between 0.001% and 2% by weight, the weight percentages being expressed in relation to the total mass of alumina gel. The present invention also discloses the method for preparing said gel comprising at least one step of precipitating at least one aluminium salt, at least one step of heating the suspension obtained and a final heat treatment step for forming the alumina gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: IFP Energies nouvellesInventors: Malika BOUALLEG, Celine Bouvry, Patrick EUZEN
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Publication number: 20170121182Abstract: There are provided processes for converting alumina into ?-Al2O3 or transition alumina that comprise heating the alumina at a temperature of about 900° C. to about 1200° C. in the presence of steam and optionally at least one gas under conditions suitable to obtain the ?-Al2O3 or transition alumina. For example, the alumina can comprise a transition alumina (such as ?-Al2O3), an amorphous alumina or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: ORBITE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Ebrahim ALIZADEH, Hubert DUMONT, Jonathan BOUFFARD
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Publication number: 20170121183Abstract: Disclosed are various methods for reducing levels of elemental sulfur within gypsum products such as wall board. Gypsum sometimes includes increased levels of elemental sulfur. Such sulfur can be corrosive and otherwise harmful at elevated levels. The disclosure contemplates reacting the elemental sulfur with copper to copper sulfide. This reaction has the benefit of reducing the levels of elemental sulfur present within the final gypsum product. The copper can be added at any of a variety of locations in the manufacturing process. This is a very efficient method for reducing elemental sulfur in the production of gypsum products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: John W. College, Sang-Ho Lee, Chris Hilton, Yu-Zhi Kiang, Choung-Houng Lai, George Glavin, Helen Ilyashenko
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Publication number: 20170121184Abstract: A method for controlling water output of a water purifier is provided. The method includes: determining whether a container is placed in a water collecting region of the water purifier; determining whether there is a content in the container when the container is placed in the water collecting region; acquiring recognition information of the container when there is no content in the container, and determining category information of the container based on the recognition information; determining water output type information corresponding to the container as reference water output type information based on the category information of the container; acquiring content information of the container when there is content in the container, and determining category information of the content based on the content information; and determining water output type information corresponding to the content as reference water output type information based on the category information of the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Ke WU, Xinyu Liu, Tao Chen
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Publication number: 20170121185Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dissolved air flotation system using ambient air, and more particularly, to a dissolved air flotation system that is capable of allowing ambient air to be introduced in front of a pump to generate micro air bubbles with the water discharged from the pump, so that the ambient air may be used instead of compressed air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Woo Nyoung LEE, Sung Won PARK, Byungsung PARK
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Publication number: 20170121186Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an adsorptive filter unit having extended useful cycle times and/or an extended service life, especially improved and/or greater resilience and/or resistance against biological contamination and/or biological fouling, in particular and adsorptive filter unit for treating and/or purifying a fluid medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Sven FICHTNER, Raik SCHÖNFELD, Jann-Michael GIEBELHAUSEN, Christian SCHRAGE, Antje MODROW
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Publication number: 20170121187Abstract: [Solution] Provided is a plant-derived water purifying agent used for water purification for industrial wastewater, etc. and including a granulated product of a plant powder, such that when a wastewater purifying treatment using the plant-derived water purifying agent is performed by an automated purifying treatment device, the water purifying agent can be suitably used in the automated purifying treatment device. It is more preferable that a Carr's fluidity index of the water purifying agent obtained by measuring 3 items of the water purifying agent, which are an angle of repose, a degree of compression, and a spatula angle be 40 or greater.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Kazuhiro Kimura, Koji Hirata
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Publication number: 20170121188Abstract: A lamp connector assembly for an ultraviolet (UV) water treatment vessel includes a sealing collar configured to connect to a headplate of the UV treatment vessel. The sealing collar includes a first lamp collar interlock feature. A lamp collar is configured to releasably connect to the sealing collar. A release member is moveably connected to the lamp collar. The release member has a locked configuration that engages the first lamp interlock feature to prevent movement of the lamp collar relative to the sealing collar and an unlocked configuration that disengages the first lamp interlock feature to allow movement of the lamp collar relative to the sealing collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Berson Milieutechniek BVInventors: Paul Ropic, Jacqueline R. Lakes
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Publication number: 20170121189Abstract: A desalination cell which works with flat membranes for water purification purposes. A feed fluid is stirred on a feed side of the membrane to minimize cake formation. A purified liquid is formed on the permeate side of the membrane, and a reject fluid formed on the feed side of the membrane. When thick ceramic membranes are used, the desalination cell can be adapted to have a sealing gasket around the circumference of the membrane to prevent the feed fluid from by-passing the membrane and contaminating the purified fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSInventors: Faizur Rahman, Tahar Laoui
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Publication number: 20170121190Abstract: Provided is a method for treating water containing a low-molecular-weight organic substance which enables the low-molecular-weight organic substance to be removed with certainty at a sufficient level without subjecting the water to a biological treatment. A method for treating water containing a low-molecular-weight organic substance, the method comprising passing raw water to a high-pressure reverse-osmosis-membrane separation device, the raw water containing a low-molecular-weight organic substance having a molecular weight of 200 or less at a concentration of 0.5 mgC/L or more, wherein an amount of brine discharged from a reverse-osmosis-membrane module (5a) disposed at an end of a final stage of the high-pressure reverse-osmosis-membrane separation device is 2.1 m3/(m2·D) or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventor: Nozomu IKUNO
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Publication number: 20170121191Abstract: Disclosed herein are a capacitive deionization electrode including activated waste coffee grounds, a method of manufacturing the same, and a water-treatment apparatus including the same. The capacitive deionization electrode includes activated waste coffee grounds having a large specific surface area and an appropriate pore size distribution. The water-treatment apparatus includes the capacitive deionization electrode including activated waste coffee grounds, thereby exhibiting improved adsorption/desorption capacity/rate and thus excellent ion removal efficiency. The capacitive deionization electrode is manufactured using activated waste coffee grounds that have sufficiently high adsorption/desorption efficiency to replace activated carbon generally used as a material for an electrode of a typical capacitive deionization water treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Jaeyoung LEE, Sangho CHUNG, Jae Kwang LEE, Haesong JEON, Hansaem JANG
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Publication number: 20170121192Abstract: Magnetic water treatment equipment contains: a magnetic water unit. The magnetic water unit includes a circular loop made of rubber material, the circular loop has an inner fence connected with plural magnetization seats, wherein each of the plural magnetization seats is made of rubber material, any two opposite magnetization seats face to each other, and said each magnetization seat has an open receiving room extending inwardly from one end thereof. The magnetic water unit further includes a plurality of magnetic blocks, and each of the plurality of magnetic blocks is accommodated in the receiving room of said each magnetization seat, such that a magnetic field produces among the plural magnetization seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Chien-Hua Wang
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Publication number: 20170121193Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe an apparatus, method, and system of wastewater treatment using modular membrane bioreactor (MBR) cartridges. In one embodiment, said method of wastewater treatment includes adjusting the number of activated modular MBR cartridges in a container and adjusting the wastewater processing rate of the container to dynamically change the throughput of a fixed-size wastewater processing container. According to one embodiment, said method can include utilizing modular MBR cartridges to provide for a fault-tolerant wastewater treatment container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: James Philip Reilly, Victoria Ann Jelderks
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Publication number: 20170121194Abstract: A device for purifying first-stage drainage effluents from dry croplands, the device including: a) a plastic corrugated pipe including an upright segment and a horizontal segment, the upright segment comprising plastic mesh openings; b) a steel wire mesh box filled with stuffing pellets including biological carriers; and an inspection cover. The plastic mesh openings are disposed at one end of the upright segment, the other end of the upright segment is connected to one end of the horizontal segment, and the other end of the horizontal segment is connected to the steel wire mesh box. The upper surface of the upright segment of the plastic corrugated pipe is lower than the upper surface of the field ditch, and the lower edge of the plastic mesh openings is higher than the bottom surface of the field ditch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Peifang WANG, Chao WANG, Jin QIAN, Jun HOU, Lei RAO, Ziyun BAO
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Publication number: 20170121195Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising titanium dioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, and wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Tak Kwong Kwan, Hang Bi
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Publication number: 20170121196Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising antimony trioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Tak Kwong Kwan, Hang Bi
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Publication number: 20170121197Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for treating wastewater to reduce or remove phosphorus. Phosphorus accumulating organisms, and optionally, carbon source is added to the wastewater process stream to increase phosphorus removal. Treated wastewater is directed to an aerobic tank, which promotes phosphorus consumption by bacteria therein. The process stream can be directly dosed with exogenous phosphorus accumulating organisms in combination with carbon source, such as directly to an anaerobic tank, or indirectly through underflow or recycle from sludge dewatering. Compositions and augmented phosphorus accumulating organisms are also provided. Pre-treatment of phosphorus accumulating organisms with a carbon source is also described, as well as stable formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: NOVOZYMES A/SInventor: Vaibhav TALE
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Publication number: 20170121198Abstract: The present invention relates to microbial compositions useful in treating swimming pool water to reduce water evaporation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Michael Stanford Showell, Rod Vautier
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Publication number: 20170121199Abstract: A water treatment system is disclosed. The water treatment system includes a conduit for ingress of drinking water and a filter system configured for accepting said water from the conduit and filtering said water for impurities. A water-dissolvable bag is located within the filter system. The bag contains chemical salts configured for treating said water. The bag is also configured for dissolving within said water, so as to release the chemical salts into said water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Ian Thorner
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Publication number: 20170121200Abstract: A system for treating wastewater, such as laundry water or car wash water, using a combination of microfiltration and/or ultrafiltration membranes and reverse osmosis. The system can use these elements to pretreat water that is then filtered by a media filter to reduce turbidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Adrian Brozell
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Publication number: 20170121201Abstract: Disclosed are wastewater treatment systems and methods of treating wastewater. In particular, this disclosure provides a method of lowering the biological oxygen demand, total nitrogen, total suspended solids, and phosphorous within wastewater containing human excrements. In addition to improving the quality of the wastewater on a per Liter basis, this disclosure also provides methods and systems that reduce the absolute quantity of total nitrogen, total suspended solids, and phosphorous released into the environment through effluent. The disclosed methods and systems also provide ways of reintroducing water into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: George Frigon
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Publication number: 20170121202Abstract: This desalinization system, which obtains industrial-use water and drinking water from seawater and wastewater, is provided with: a purification device that purifies wastewater by removing activated sludge therefrom; a first RO membrane that removes salt from the output of the purification device by transferring said salt to first concentrated water, thereby producing industrial-use water; a UF membrane that seawater passes through and that removes particulates from said seawater; a second RO membrane that removes salt from the treated output of the UF membrane by transferring said salt to second concentrated water, producing drinking water; an agitation device to which the second concentrated water from the second RO membrane and the first concentrated water from the first RO membrane are sent to be agitated; and a third RO membrane removing salt from the liquid mixture agitated by the agitation device by transferring said salt to third concentrated water, producing industrial-use water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: HITACHI, LTD.Inventors: Yasunori SEKINE, Kazuhiko NOTO, Akira SASAKI, Kotaro KITAMURA