Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cracking Catalyst composition for cracking of heavy hydrocarbon feed stocks and process for preparing the catalyst. The catalyst is prepared by incorporating 1-10 wt % phosphate treated USY zeolite in which phosphate is present in the range of 10 to 50 wt % on the basis of phosphated zeolite, in a mixture of 10-50 wt % dispersible alumina, 0-30 wt % non-dispersal alumina, 5-30 wt % colloidal silica, 15-50 wt % clay and 5-15 wt % phosphate.

Abstract: A method of controlling a hydrocarbon conversion process is described. The method involves introducing a reactant into a reaction zone containing an ionic liquid catalyst. The reaction zone has at least two zones. The mass transfer resistance in the second zone is greater than the mass transfer resistance in the first zone.

Abstract: This present invention relates to oil-soluble metal compositions of metals and a method for its preparation. The composition finds application in catalysis as catalysts precursors or additives for in situ generation of nano dispersed metal/metal sulfide clusters for heavy oil hydroconversion and in the area of lubrication as friction modifiers.

Abstract: To be able to produce an SCR catalyst (2), in particular one having a zeolite fraction (Z) as catalytically active fraction, in a reliable process and at the same time achieve good catalytic activity of the catalyst (2), an inorganic binder fraction (B) which is catalytically inactive in the starting state and has been treated to develop catalytic activity is mixed into a catalyst composition (4). The inorganic binder component for the binder fraction (B) is, in the starting state, preferably porous particles (10), in particular diatomaceous earth, which display mesoporosity. To effect catalytic activation, the individual particles (10) are either coated with a catalytically active layer (12) or transformed into a catalytically active zeolite (14) with maintenance of the mesoporosity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for regenerating catalysts. In certain aspects, a process for regenerating a deactivated catalyst disposed in a first organic material includes removing a substantial portion of the first organic material from the catalyst to provide a dewaxed catalyst having less than about 40 wt % (e.g., less than about 20%) organic material disposed thereon. The dewaxed catalyst is then contacted with a flow of a substantially inert gas at a temperature of at least about 200° C. to provide an inert gas-treated catalyst having less than about 10 wt % organic material disposed thereon. The inert gas-treated catalyst is then contacted with an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature of at least about 200 ° C. to form an oxidized catalyst (e.g., having less than 2 wt % carbonaceous material disposed thereon). The oxidized catalyst is then contacted with a hydrogen-containing gas at a temperature of at least about 200° C. to form a regenerated catalyst.

Abstract: Methods and systems for an integrated acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed for use in cleaning applications. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a treated, softened, acidic water source are disclosed. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins within a cleaning application, e.g. ware wash machine, are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a disposable cartridge for rapidly metering a sample for measuring a property of the sample. The cartridge can receive a sample when it is in an unsealed configuration, and a cap is used to facilitate metering of the sample and sealing the cartridge. When the cartridge is in a sealed configuration, pressurised air is used to push the metered sample into a chamber containing at least one reagent, and subsequently into a detection chamber for measuring the property of the sample.

Abstract: The present invention is a cuvette assembly for use in optically measuring at least one characteristic of particles within a plurality of liquid samples. The cuvette assembly comprises a main body having internal walls and external walls, and a plurality of cuvettes within the main body at least partially being defined by the internal walls. Each of the plurality of cuvettes has a liquid-input chamber for receiving a respective one of the plurality of liquid samples, a filter, and an optical chamber for receiving a respective filtered liquid sample caused by passing the respective one of the plurality of liquid samples through the filter. Each of the optical chambers includes an entry window for allowing transmission of an input light beam through the filtered liquid sample and an exit window for transmitting a forward scatter signal caused by the particles within the filtered liquid sample.

Abstract: A transport device comprises: a fluid cell comprising parallel substrates; an anisotropic electrolyte disposed in the fluid cell; and electrodes configured to apply an AC electric field to the anisotropic electrolyte disposed in the fluid cell. A substrate of the fluid cell includes a pattern that induces a director distortion pattern in the anisotropic electrolyte disposed in the fluid cell. The director distortion pattern has a gradient configured to induce electrokinetic flow of the anisotropic electrolyte in the fluid cell in response to the AC electric field applied by the electrodes. Cargo, such as particles, gas bubbles, or fluid, is dispersed in the anisotropic electrolyte and transported in the fluid cell by the induced electrokinetic flow of the anisotropic electrolyte. The induced electrokinetic flow may be linear, curvilinear, circular so as to induce mixing, depending on the predesigned director pattern.

Abstract: Techniques for use of wafer bonding techniques for sealing of microfluidic chips are provided. In one aspect, a wafer bonding sealing method includes the steps of: forming a first oxide layer coating surfaces of a first wafer, the first wafer having at least one fluidic chip; forming a second oxide layer on a second wafer; and bonding the first wafer to the second wafer via an oxide-to-oxide bond between the first oxide layer and the second oxide layer to form a bonded wafer pair, wherein the second oxide layer seals the at least one fluidic chip on the first wafer. The second wafer can be at least partially removed after performing the bonding, and fluidic ports may be formed in the second oxide layer. A fluidic chip device is also provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, disclosed herein are methods for packaging biochips, including microfluidic chips. The method can comprise bonding a substrate and a cover slide, packaging the bonded chip, creating a vacuum in the package, and applying a pressure on the packaged chip. The method is particularly useful for minimizing bubble formation during low-cost and mass production of microfluidic chips.

Abstract: A micro flow channel chip having high shape accuracy is provided. A micro flow channel chip includes a base material 12 having a groove 121 formed on one surface; and a resin film 14 joined to the surface of the base material 12 so as to cover the groove 121 of the base material 12, in which the resin film 14 contains a (meth)acrylic resin (A), and the (meth)acrylic resin (A) contains a structural unit (A1) represented by Formula (1).

Abstract: A method is provided to prepare one or more microfluidic channels on a receptive material by applying an image-forming material to a heat sensitive thermoplastic receptive material in a designed pattern and heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%. In an alternative aspect, the microfluidic channels on receptive material are prepared by etching a designed pattern into a heat sensitive thermoplastic material support and then heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%.

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

Abstract: Fluid storage containers and analysis cartridges for use in assay processes are presented. In addition, systems comprising such storage containers and analysis cartridges and methods of using such containers and cartridges are presented as well. In specific embodiments, fluid storage containers are configured to be coupled to analysis cartridges in a first stage and a second stage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting designated reactions that include a fluidic network having a sample channel, a reaction chamber, and a reservoir. The sample channel is in flow communication with a sample port. The system also includes a rotary valve that has a flow channel and is configured to rotate between first and second valve positions. The flow channel fluidically couples the reaction chamber and the sample channel when the rotary valve is in the first valve position and fluidically couples the reservoir and the reaction chamber when the rotary valve is in the second valve position. A pump assembly induces a flow of a biological sample toward the reaction chamber when the rotary valve is in the first valve position and induces a flow of a reaction component from the reservoir toward the reaction chamber when the rotary valve is in the second valve position.

Abstract: A micro flow device (11, 71) for separating or isolating cells from a bodily fluid or other liquid sample uses a flow path where straight-line flow is interrupted by a pattern of transverse posts (23, 81). The posts are spaced across the width of an expanded collection chamber region (17, 75) in the flow path, extending between the upper and lower surfaces thereof; they have rectilinear surfaces, being curved in cross-sections, e.g. circular or tear-drop shaped, and are randomly arranged so as to disrupt streamlined flow. The device is oriented so that its lower surface is aligned at about 45° to the horizontal. Sequestering agents, such as Abs, which are attached to surfaces of the collection region via a hydrophilic coating, preferably a permeable hydrogel containing isocyanate moieties, are highly effective in capturing cells or other targeted biomolecules while the remainder of the liquid sample exits horizontally.

Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for isolating nucleic acid, cell lysates and cell suspensions from unprocessed samples apparatus, to be used with an instrument, includes at least one input, and: (i) a macrofluidic component, including a chamber for receiving an unprocessed sample from a collection device and at least one filled liquid purification reagent storage reservoir; and (ii) a microfluidic component in communication with the macrofluidic component through at least one microfluidic element, the microfluidic component further comprising at least one nucleic acid purification matrix; and (iii) at least one interface port to a drive mechanism on the instrument for driving said liquid purification reagent, through the microfluidic element and the nucleic acid purification matrix, wherein the only inputs to the apparatus are through the chamber and the interface port to the drive mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and structures for systems which can linearize and capture a nucleic acid molecule (e.g., DNA) for re-measurement of the nucleic acid molecule or other polymer prior to detection of the polymer. The structures may allow for quick exchange between different samples or other reagents.

Abstract: Extracting and concentrating particles from a first fluid sample includes: providing the first fluid sample to a fluid exchange module of a microfluidic device, providing a second fluid sample to the fluid exchange module, in which the first fluid sample and the second fluid sample are provided under conditions such that particle-free portions of the first fluid sample are shifted, and an inertial lift force causes the particles in the first fluid sample to cross streamlines and transfer into the second fluid sample; passing the second fluid sample containing the transferred particles to a particle concentration module under conditions such that particle-free portions of the second fluid sample are shifted, and such that the particles within the second fluid sample are focused to a streamline within the particle concentration module.

Abstract: Devices and methods for generating droplets. An exemplary device comprises a substantially planar base portion including a bottom surface having a plurality of microfluidic channels formed therein as recessed regions of the bottom surface. The device also comprises a plurality of protrusions projecting from a top surface of the base portion and each formed integrally with the base portion. The device further comprises a sample well, a carrier well, and a droplet well. Each well has an upper portion created by one of the protrusions. A cover layer is attached to the bottom surface of the base portion and seals a bottom side of each microfluidic channel.

Abstract: Methods of generating droplets. In an exemplary method, a device including a sample well, a carrier well, a droplet well, and a plurality of microfluidic channels is selected. The microfluidic channels include a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. A discrete volume of sample-containing fluid is placed into the sample well, and a discrete volume of carrier fluid is placed into the carrier well. A pressure differential is created after placing the discrete volumes, to cause fluid flow. Sample-containing fluid flows from the sample well to a droplet-generation region of the device via the first channel. Carrier fluid flows from the carrier well to the droplet-generation region via the second channel. Sample-containing droplets and carrier fluid flow from the droplet-generation region to the droplet well via the third channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wear-resistant roller for crushing of particulate material, such as crude ore for use in the cement or minerals industry comprising a roller body, a wear surface on the roller body. The wear surface comprises welding beads comprising a primary fraction of carbide material and a secondary fraction of material selected from the group consisting of Nickel, Nickel alloys, mixtures of Nickel and Nickel alloys and mixtures of Nickel containing refractory hard materials, Cobalt, Cobalt alloys, mixtures of Cobalt and Cobalt alloys and mixtures of Cobalt containing refractory hard materials.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device for a ring hammer crusher, and a ring hammer crusher having the automatic cleaning device are provided. The automatic cleaning device includes an automatic cleaning assembly at a back side of a feeding opening of a crushing chamber of the ring hammer crusher; the automatic cleaning assembly includes a material meeting disk and a cleaning blocking rod; the material meeting disk is connected to a drive member and is driven by the drive member to rotate, and the cleaning blocking rod is fixed to the crushing chamber and is cooperated with a material meeting surface of the material meeting disk for cleaning. The ring hammer crusher having the automatic cleaning device has a simple structure and convenient operation, thus improving cleaning effect.

Abstract: A bladeless trimmer is used for trimming or harvesting plant and animal matter. The bladeless trimmer includes a tumbling receptacle, a base table, and an axle. The base table includes a support frame and a plurality of legs. The support frame braces the tumbling receptacle, while the plurality of legs elevates the tumbling receptacle so that the tumbling receptacle is free to rotate unimpeded. The tumbling receptacle is used to hold and trim plant or animal matter. The tumbling receptacle includes a first plate, a second plate, and a receptacle net. The first plate and the second plate are mounted onto the axle which rotates on the support frame. Together, the first plate, the second plate, and the receptacle net form an enclosure for holding items. At least one receptacle scraper is mounted to the support frame and is used to aid in trimming items by contacting the receptacle net.

Abstract: A pulp lifter and a pulp lifter assembly are described for a rotary grinding mill. The pulp lifter has a leading edge and a trailing edge with respect to rotation of the mill, and includes a first wall bounding an interior space and a second wall dividing the interior space into first and second regions. The first wall includes a leading edge wall formed with at least one inlet opening providing access to the second section, an inner edge wall, and a radially outer wall. The second wall includes a guide that extends substantially from the radially outer wall to a trailing edge of the inner edge wall. The first and second walls form an outlet opening for discharge of slurry from the second section at a radially inner edge. The first section of the interior space is at least partially open at the trailing edge of the pulp lifter.

Abstract: A multi-directional tumbling cylinder for use in concentrating or cleaning of products such as dross, salt cake, slag, carbon blocks, both, or cast or molded metal pieces, wherein the tumbling cylinder is of length, the cylinder mounted upon a base, is rotated through the operations of a motor, with the cylinder capable of turning in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The cylinder has an intake end and an outlet, and a series of liner segments disposed therein, that interconnect together to form an inner cylinder, and the segments have a series of rifling provided upon the inner surface, and series of vanes formed upon their outer surfaces, with the riffling and vanes having sloped lateral edges, at select degrees, to provide for controlled movement and volumetric flow of product being processed, either towards the outlet, tumbled within its midsection, moving product back towards the inlet, for regulated processing and cleaning of such product.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning an air-ionizing part of an electrode. The device comprises a cleaning member arranged to be in physical contact with the air-ionizing part of the electrode, the air-ionizing part of electrode and the cleaning member being arranged to slide relative to each other. The cleaning device further comprises an actuator arranged to activate the relative motion between the air-ionizing part of the electrode and the cleaning member. There is also provided an ionization electrode comprising the air-ionizing part and the cleaning device, as well as a ultrafine particle sensor, an air ionizer or an electrostatic air cleaner comprising such an electrode.

Abstract: Collector compositions C for mineral flotation, which include at least one of a hydroxamic acid A, and/or a salt S of a hydroxamic acid A solubilized in a water-soluble organic solvent L, and processes for using same for recovering sulfide and/or oxide minerals in mineral flotation processes are provided herewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the flotation of silicates from ores in the presence of a collecting agent and an effective amount of a froth modifier/collecting booster comprising at least one of the compounds of general formula I or mixtures thereof: wherein X is C1-C3 alkyl; R? is straight or branched hydrocarbyl group containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms; n is integer from 2-4; m can vary from 0 to 2 and R? is X or —(CH2)n—N(X)2, with the proviso that when R? is —(CH2)n—N(X)2, then m is 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for minimizing froth drop back in a flotation cell undergoing froth flotation. The flotation cell has a slurry phase, a froth phase and a froth/slurry interface. Water is injected into the flotation cell at a position beneath the froth/slurry interface.

Abstract: An apparatus and method may be used to separate a biological liquid sample and retrieve a separated liquid portion therefrom. The apparatus may have a tube, an insert, and a positioning mechanism. The tube may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a chamber between the proximal and distal ends for receiving the biological liquid sample. The insert may be positioned in the chamber, and may have a first end, a second end, a well between the first and second ends, and a draw tube in fluid communication with the second end and the well. The positioning mechanism may be connected to the tube and the insert, and may be manually actuable to move the insert between the proximal end and distal end to allow a separated portion of the biological liquid sample to flow proximally from the chamber through the draw tube and collect in the well.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor assembly includes a chamber assembly, a bearing support, and a counterweight that is substantially diametrically opposed to the bearing support with respect to the chamber assembly. The chamber assembly receives a processing chamber of a fluid circuit, while the bearing support receives a portion of an umbilicus that is fluidly connected to the processing chamber. The bearing support and counterweight are rotated about a central axis of the chamber assembly by an electric drive of the centrifuge rotor assembly, with the bearing support and counterweight remaining substantially diametrically opposed to each other with respect to the chamber assembly while being rotated about the central axis. The electric drive may rotate the bearing support and counterweight at a plurality of different speeds, with the counterweight automatically moving with respect to the bearing support between radially innermost and radially outermost positions to balance the centrifuge rotor assembly.

Abstract: A method provides for procuring platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a sample of whole blood in a vial. The method includes the steps of: separating the whole blood into layers through centrifugation with an upper layer containing platelet poor plasma (PPP) and a PRP layer below the upper layer containing PRP; adjusting an end point of a first range of motion of an extractor relative to a position of the PRP layer; moving the extractor through the first range of motion through the vial, PPP passing out from the upper layer through the extractor; and after the extractor reaches the end point of the first range of motion, extracting the PRP through the extractor and collecting the PRP.

Abstract: A linear oscillating water jet is capable of spraying in a linear oscillating fashion without deviating from a consistent linear path such that a resulting linear spray does not extend beyond a targeted area. Through the use of an internal turbine, energy from an incoming pressurized liquid is used to create rotational motion, which is subsequently converted into an oscillatory, back and forth linear motion by way of a rocker assembly that connects a nozzle assembly to the internal turbine. The oscillatory, linear motion of the rocker assembly is translated into a linear, back and forth rocking motion for the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: An application system for depositing a fluid product on a surface. The application system comprises a frame mounted on a locomotive system ensuring the displacement of the frame over the surface, a tank mounted on the frame and receiving the fluid product to be applied, and an application head fluidically connected with the tank via a supply nozzle. The application system comprises a guiding system which comprises detectors to detect the obstacles in the environment of the application system. Such an application system allows for an even application of the fluid product over the entire surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a refill cartridge (10), comprising: a container (12) defining a chamber containing a flowable substance and having a rim defining an opening through which the flowable substance is dispensable; a seal (14) attacked to the container (12) and closing the opening; and at least one projection (17A, 17B) for holding by a user extending from the rim. Also disclosed is a system, comprising the refill cartridge (10) and a pump dispenser (100), the pump dispenser (100) comprising: a body (110) defining a hollow interior (113) and having a rim defining an opening (114) through which at least a portion of the refill cartridge (10) is receivable into the hollow interior (113), a lid (120), and a pump for pumping the flowable substance from the chamber when the portion of the refill cartridge (10) is in the hollow interior (113) and the lid (120) closes the opening (113), wherein the rim of the body (110) has at least one notch (117A, 117B) therein for receiving the at least one projection (17A, 17B).

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device with a body (1) and an axially movable dispenser head (2). The body receives a reservoir (10) that has a hollow tube (11) having a proximal axial opening (12) closed by a stopper (20) that slides in leaktight manner in the tube during actuation. The dispenser head includes a cylindrical cannula (4) connected to the dispenser orifice (3) and a perforating tip (5) with an opening (6) for perforating the stopper. The stopper has a radial wall (22) perforated by the cannula during actuation, the opening of the cannula defining a peripheral edge (7) around the opening and that includes an axial end and a proximal end separate by an axial extent of the opening (6). Two doses of fluid are dispensed during two successive actuations, the axial extent of the opening being less than the axial thickness of the radial wall of said stopper.

Abstract: A spray bottle cap comprising a base lid, a pressing head and a protective cap. An upper end of an inner wall of the base lid is provided with a first limit rib and a first guide groove penetrating the first limit rib. The pressing head connects to the upper end of the base lid, and comprises a outlet rob, a pressing handle and a connection portion, where the outlet rod is provided with an outer thread, the lower end of the connection portion is provided with a first limit flange and a protrusion portion, and the pressing handle is provided with an anti-reversion snap parent body; the first limit flange is arranged under the first limit rib, and the protrusion portion is up-down slidable along the first guide groove and is supportable on the upper end face of the base lid. The protection cap is a double-layer structure covering the outside of the outlet rod.

Abstract: A discharge device having an actuating handle, a first pump system for conveying a first medium and a second pump system for conveying a second medium. The actuating handle can be moved between an initial position and an end position. The first pump system includes a first pump chamber and a first piston arranged in a displaceable manner in the first pump chamber. The second pump system includes a second pump chamber and a second piston arranged in a displaceable manner in the second pump chamber. The first piston and the second piston can be displaced via the actuating handle in the direction of actuation, and the actuating handle and the first piston are coupled to each other such that the actuating handle and the first piston can be displaced relative to each other in a direction of actuation via a free travel.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a liquid product from a mobile machine includes opening and closing a plurality of valves of a plumbing circuit, the plumbing circuit having a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit. Under influence of a pressurized gas, a flow of liquid product flows through plumbing of the first fluid circuit that has a temporarily inactive centrifugal pump and a flow of liquid product through plumbing of the second fluid circuit that has a boom plumbing assembly with plural nozzles coupled to the boom plumbing assembly. The flow of the liquid product through the first and second fluid circuits is controlled by the opening and closing of the plurality of valves and dispensing the liquid product of the first and second fluid circuits to either a product tank or through the plurality of nozzles based on the flows through the first and second fluid circuits.

Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus includes a first crucible in communication with a deposition chamber, an energy source, and a workpiece fixture. The first crucible includes a plurality of walls defining an upper recess and a first lower recess, at least the upper recess open to an interior of the deposition chamber. The energy source is configured to selectively apply and direct energy within the deposition chamber, including toward the first crucible. The workpiece fixture includes tooling and a plurality of workpiece holders configured to retain at least one workpiece selectively within the deposition chamber. The tooling includes at least one wall separating at least a first of the plurality of workpiece holders from a second of the plurality of workpiece holders.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe sprinkler systems that are integrated into a fence. More specifically, embodiments relate to a sprinkler system with sprinkler heads that are configured to be extended from a top surface of the fence when in operation and recessed into the fence when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing or painting an article includes a conveyor for transporting articles along a conveyance axis and at least one rail spaced from the conveyance axis. At least a pair of robots is movably mounted on the rail for displacement along the rail. In one aspect, a pair of rails is spaced on opposite sides of the conveyance axis, with at least a pair of robots displacably mounted on each of the pair of rails.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for applying a liquid active substance onto surfaces moving in a circulating manner, including a metering unit with a pipe system and an application unit. The active substance is conducted to the application unit by the metering unit, and the application unit has a pad with an open-pore mesh structure for receiving and storing the active substance and for applying the active substance onto a moving surface as a film as a function of the degree of saturation and the contact pressure of the pad on the moving surface. Brackets fix the pad in a working position when pushed together and are capable of being pulled apart to exchange the pad. Also, the use of the apparatus for keeping the moving surfaces free from deposits, accumulations or contaminants.

Abstract: A melter of a fluid delivery device includes a loading chamber, a hopper disposed beneath the loading chamber and connected to the loading chamber, and a positioning device disposed in the hopper extending to a first height from a bottom of the hopper. The positioning device is configured to penetrate an adhesive slug received in the hopper from the loading chamber. The positioning device may be formed as a rod having a proximal end and a distal end extending to the first height.

Abstract: The present invention describe a substrate handling system that exerts no or controllable external forces to hold substrates, does not contact front or back of the substrates, has minimum contact with side edge area of the substrate, can hold one or two substrate to each position, can be positioned in any orientation, and can be easily handled by human or robots. In the case that no deposition materials is desirable on the edge or sides of substrate, a self-aligned mask that can be attached to the substrate carrier is presented.

Abstract: An integrated multicomponent dispensing system for use with a fluid dispenser and associated methods of manufacture, such as by 3D printing are provided. The system includes a cartridge including first and second cylinders having first and second chambers for storing first and second fluid components, respectively, and first and second fluid outlets. A static mixer of the system includes a fluid passageway and a plurality of mixing baffles configured to mix the first and second fluid components upon delivery into the fluid passageway. A frangible closure may also be formed integral with the cartridge and/or the static mixer to prevent discharge of the fluid components into the static mixer until this is desired. The formation of the static mixer and optionally also the cartridge as an integral, unitary piece reduces cost of assembly and storage of multiple parts conventionally formed separately.

Abstract: A confinement structure and an actuation member that provides a system that allows for controllable deformation of a variety of containers are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system of the present disclosure provides for controllable deformation of a container such that a portion of the container acts as a wiping means to empty a substance from the container. A container that includes an indentation formed on a first end of the container and a container opening located at a second end of the container is also disclosed. In one embodiment, with the container deformed to a final position, the indentation fits inside the container opening to completely expel a substance from the container.

Abstract: A process for coating a substrate comprising the sequential steps of (a) providing a transfer sheet provided with a printed powder coating, (b) applying the transfer sheet onto the substrate with the powder coating in contact with the substrate, (c) removing the transfer sheet from the powder coating and (d) curing the powder coating on the substrate.