Patents Issued in September 12, 2017
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Patent number: 9757718Abstract: Catalytic articles having a high porosity substrate containing platinum, palladium or a mixture thereof, in walls of the high porosity substrate and an SCR catalyst coating on a wall of the high porosity substrate are disclosed. The platinum, palladium or mixture thereof can be present in the wall of the high porosity support as a metal, or as a supported platinum, palladium or a mixture thereof. The catalytic articles are useful for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx in exhaust gases and in reducing the amount of ammonia slip. Methods for producing such articles are described. Methods of using the catalytic articles in an SCR process, where the amount of ammonia slip is reduced, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Joseph Michael Fedeyko, Hai-Ying Chen
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Patent number: 9757719Abstract: A system for reducing ammonia (NH3) emissions includes (a) a first component comprising a first substrate containing a three-way catalyst, wherein the first component is disposed upstream of a second component comprising a second substrate containing an ammonia oxidation catalyst, wherein said ammonia oxidation catalyst comprises a small pore molecular sieve supporting at least one transition metal; and (b) an oxygen-containing gas input disposed between the components. For example, a CHA Framework Type small pore molecular sieve may be used. A method for reducing NH3 emission includes introducing an oxygen-containing gas into a gas stream to produce an oxygenated gas stream; and exposing the oxygenated gas stream to an NH3 oxidation catalyst to selectively oxidize at least a portion of the NH3 to N2. The method may further include the step of exposing a rich burn exhaust gas to a three-way catalyst to produce the gas stream comprising NH3.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Joseph M. Fedeyko, Hai-Ying Chen, Arthur J. Reining
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Patent number: 9757720Abstract: A catalyst includes a gas-permeable textile sheet material made of noble-metal-containing wire having a three-dimensional secondary structure produced thereon. The secondary structure is a three-dimensional dent structure including dents arranged adjacent to each other in rows in two spatial directions. The dents are in the form of a hexagon. The dent structure is formed by self-organization in a denting process.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Annette Lukas, Guenter Glaab, Stephan Humm, Hubertus Goelitzer
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Patent number: 9757721Abstract: A method for washing a suspension of cells including a suspension fluid and a plurality of cells is provided. The method includes using centripetal force to generate a layer of wash solution against a cylindrical wall and to generate a cell suspension layer adjacent to the layer of wash solution. The method also includes forcing the cells through the layer of wash solution to generate a layer of clean cells. Devices for performing the method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Randel Dorian, Richard W. Storrs, Scott R. King
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Patent number: 9757722Abstract: An analyzing device has a main body and is configured to draw a sample liquid from a spot application section of the main body and transfer the sample liquid to a measurement chamber via a microchannel structure formed inside the main body by a centrifugal force. The spot application section has an inlet. The analyzing device includes a supplying capillary channel formed within the spot application section. The supplying capillary channel has an end connected to the inlet of the spot application section. The analyzing device also includes a holding chamber connected to another end of the supplying capillary channel and having a thickness sized to generate a capillary force to move the sample liquid. The holding chamber is formed between a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall and the second side wall define the holding chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS CO., LTD.Inventor: Tomohiro Kijima
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Patent number: 9757723Abstract: The present invention is directed to sample test cards having an increased sample well capacity for analyzing biological or other test samples. In one embodiment, the sample test cards of the present invention comprise one or more fluid over-flow reservoirs, wherein the over-flow reservoirs are operatively connected to a distribution channel by a fluid over-flow channel. In another embodiment, the sample test cards may comprise a plurality of flow reservoirs operable to trap air thereby reducing and/or preventing well-to-well contamination. The test card of this invention may comprise from 80 to 140 individual sample wells, for example, in a test card sample test cards of the present invention have a generally rectangular shape sample test card having dimensions of from about 90 to about 95 mm in width, from about 55 to about 60 mm in height and from about 4 to about 5 mm in thickness.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Colin Bruno, Raymond O'Bear, Cecile Paris
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Patent number: 9757724Abstract: An apparatus for hermetically sealed storage of liquids for a microfluidic system includes at least one cavity and at least one sealing cone. A connection to the microfluidic system is established via the at least one sealing cone. Additionally, the at least one sealing cone is configured to close the at least one cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Peter Rothacher, Christian Dorrer
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Patent number: 9757725Abstract: A system that includes a cartridge housing and a hollow transfer module, according to an embodiment is described herein. The cartridge housing further includes at least one sample inlet, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of reaction chambers, and a fluidic network. The fluidic network is designed to connect the at least one sample inlet, a portion of the plurality of storage chambers and the portion of the plurality of reaction chambers to a first plurality of ports located on an inner surface of the cartridge housing. The hollow transfer module includes a second plurality of ports along an outer surface of the transfer module that lead to a central chamber within the transfer module. The transfer module is designed to move laterally within the cartridge housing. The lateral movement of the transfer module aligns at least a portion of the first plurality of ports with at least a portion of the second plurality of ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, Rafael Bru Gibert
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Patent number: 9757726Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system for sorting sperm cells in a microfluidic chip. In particular, various features are incorporated into the system for aligning and orienting sperm in flow channels, as well as, for determining sperm orientation and measuring relative DNA content for analysis and/or sorting.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Inguran, LLCInventors: Johnathan Charles Sharpe, Nemanya Sedoglavich, Kris Buchanan, Blair Morad, Donald Francis Perrault, Jr., Erin Koksal
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Patent number: 9757727Abstract: Hydrodynamic Trap Array. The array includes a serpentine bypassing channel including a plurality of trapping pockets disposed therein, the trapping pockets including a ramp entry portion to decrease flow velocity orthogonal to the trapping pocket to increase trapping efficiency. The relative fluid resistances of the trapping pockets and the serpentine bypassing channel are selected such that a slight majority of the flow is diverted to one of the trapping pockets. A pair of microfluidic bypass channels flank the array of traps allowing independent control of upstream and downstream pressures on each side of the array, thereby decoupling flow magnitude in the bypass channels from flow across the trapping pockets.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Scott R. Manalis, Robert John Kimmerling, Shijie Nigel Chou, Vivian C. Hecht
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Patent number: 9757728Abstract: According to the invention, generally, a microfluidic aliquoting (MA) chip, adapted to fit in a Petri dish, has a center well (inlet) connected by a plurality of microchannels to a plurality of side wells (outlets). A relatively large (such as 120 ?L) cell suspension having several cells may be injected into the inlet of the MA chip, and single cells may be substantially simultaneously and uniformly distributed, via positive pressure-driving flow, to the several (such as 120) side wells having single cells in less than 1 minute. The MA Chip has a high efficiency in cell recovery. Due to rapid isolation and easy identification of single cells, high cell viability, high enrichment factor, and convenient transfer of submicroliter single-cell suspension, MA Chips are well compatible with CTC isolation from blood, single-cell cloning, PCR, and sequencing.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventors: Lidong Qin, Kai Zhang
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Patent number: 9757729Abstract: Described herein are particular embodiments relating to a microfluidic device that may be utilized for cell sensing, counting, and/or sorting. Particular aspects relate to a microfabricated device that is capable of differentiating single cell types from dense cell populations. One particular embodiment relates a device and methods of using the same for sensing, counting, and/or sorting leukocytes from whole, undiluted blood samples.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Yu-Chong Tai, Siyang Zheng, Jeffrey Chun-Hui Lin, Harvey L. Kasdan
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Patent number: 9757730Abstract: A breaker pick retainer system for a breaker includes a holder that defines a pick aperture and a pin aperture, and a breaker pick received in the pick aperture of the holder and including a pin receiving feature aligned with the pin aperture. The breaker pick retainer system including a pin received within the pin aperture of the holder and seated in the pin receiving feature of the breaker pick for maintaining the breaker pick within the holder. The breaker pick retainer system further including a resilient plug received within the pin aperture for sealing the pin aperture. The plug inhibits removal of the pin from the pin aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.Inventors: William L. Harney, Jarrod Elliott
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Patent number: 9757731Abstract: An interlocking liner segment for a tumbling unit is disclosed which comprises a body having an inner surface having a first end and a second end, an outer surface, a first side edge, a second side edge opposite the first side edge, a front edge, and a back edge, a first lifter portion at the first end having a first aperture; a second lifter portion at the second end having a second aperture; and a rifling portion on the inner surface intermediate the first lifter portion and the second lifter portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Didion Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael S. Didion
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Patent number: 9757732Abstract: A paper shredder, according to one embodiment, includes a paper support unit including a first paper support unit having a first length, a second paper support unit which is parallel with the first paper support unit and has a second length shorter than the first length, and a paper input slot between the first paper support unit and the second paper support unit; a roller having a portion that is exposed to the upper side of the second paper support unit through an opening formed in the second paper support unit; a cutter which is disposed under the paper input slot and shreds inserted paper; and a cover disposed on the paper support unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ROYAL SOVEREIGN QINGDAO INC.Inventors: Hyun Joo Ahn, Dae Seung Woo
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Patent number: 9757733Abstract: An herb grinding device having a first, second, third, and fourth section is disclosed. The first section includes a T-shaped slot on an outside surface, and a plurality of teeth extending from a top surface within a first cavity. The second section is removably coupled to the first section and includes a second section floor, a plurality of holes in the second section floor, a plurality of teeth extending from the second section floor within a second cavity. The third section is removably coupled to the second section opposite the first cylindrical section and includes a channel extending therethrough. The fourth section is removably coupled to the third section opposite the second cylindrical section and includes a collection cavity. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth cylindrical sections include a plurality of grips having alternating grip protrusions and grip recesses positioned axially along an outer perimeter of each section.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Dane Joseph Dukat
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Patent number: 9757734Abstract: A portable feed mill machine having a plurality of spaced-apart feed mills positioned on a wheeled frame such as a trailer. Any one of the feed mills may be taken out of operation for repair without the other feed mills being taken out of operation. The machine may have a plurality of mechanized devices rather than the feed mills.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: GLOBAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC.Inventors: Doug Stevens, Scott Stevens, Mark Penlerick, Dale Kumpf
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Patent number: 9757735Abstract: An integrated electrostatic dust collection device for efficiently capturing particles in air and an electret processing technique thereof comprises a main body formed by stacking a plurality of layers of dust collection boards; wherein the dust collection boards are integrated with hole for air to pass through and are formed with micro-foaming, to which plastic materials of an electret enhancement material, a negative ion emission material, and a magnetic material can be added; the upper and lower surfaces of each layer of dust collection board are disposed with an enclosed conductive film applied with a high-voltage electric field, and one or more layers of dust collection boards can be installed with an ion emission device; a stacked structure and a high-voltage power supply are integrally packaged in the outer frame of the protection structure, and a low-voltage direct current or mains power is used externally to supply power.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: DONGGUAN UNICLEAR NEW-MATERIAL CO., LTDInventor: Baozhu Wang
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Patent number: 9757736Abstract: A filtration assembly (1), which comprises an enclosure (2) which defines inside it a duct (3) for the passage of a fluid which carries pollutant particles (A) to be removed. At a first transverse cross-section of the duct (3) at least one perforated conducting grille (4) is provided, which is kept at a negative electrical potential, so as to emit into the duct (3) electrons which can bond to the pollutant particles (A), consequently giving them a negative electrical charge. Inside the duct (3), downstream of the grille (4), at least one accumulation plate (5) is provided, kept at a positive electrical voltage, for collecting the pollutant particles (A) charged electrically negatively by the electrons emitted by the grille (4).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: TECNOLOGICA S.A.S. DI VANELLA SALVATORE & C.Inventor: Simone Vanella
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Patent number: 9757737Abstract: A cell sorting apparatus includes a flow channel through which fluid including cells flows, an electric-field application section capable of applying an electric field having a gradient in a direction different from the flowing direction of the fluid at a first position on the flow channel in accordance with a cell sorting signal requesting an operation to sort the cells, and a flow splitting section configured to split the cells changing their flowing directions due to a dielectrophoretic force caused by application of the electric field at a second position on the downstream side of the first position on the flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Yoichi Katsumoto, Kazumasa Sato, Heloise Cockenpot
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Patent number: 9757738Abstract: This disclosure provides for an improved electrostatic filtration system for removing contaminants from a dielectric fluid that overcomes arcing concerns, resistance burns and fluid flow concerns. The system has three major elements: an electrostatic filtration cartridge; an electrostatic filtration cartridge housing; and an electrostatic filtration system housing. It is within the electrostatic filtration cartridge where the apparatus and method for addressing the arcing concerns and fluid flow concerns reside. The electrostatic filtration cartridge includes at least one set of m conductive plates (m set) and at least one set of n conductive plates (n set). Within the sets (m set and n set) of conductive plates, the conductive plates are directly coupled by a series of conductive connecting portions. Each individual conductive plate includes a cutaway portion to avoid electrical contact between one set of conductive plates and an adjacent conductive connecting portion within another set of conductive plates.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: PUREFLO FILTRATION, LLCInventors: Derek Wayne Toney, Robert William Bowden
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Patent number: 9757739Abstract: A centrifuge and a rotor thereof are provided. The centrifuge performs centrifugation in a state where the sample container is swung by rotation and seated in a cutout part of a rotor body. The sample container includes a bucket accommodating a container filled with a sample, and a lid for sealing the bucket and having a rotation shaft. Grooves extending in the longitudinal direction are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the bucket on the bottom side with respect to a seating surface of the bucket. The grooves are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Formation of the grooves can prevent increasing the weight of the bucket and realize a highly rigid sample container that can withstand deformation.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Sato, Kenichi Nemoto
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Patent number: 9757740Abstract: A fluid control valve including a body, a first diverter, and a second diverter. The body includes an inlet that receives a supply of fluid, and first, second and third chambers. The first diverter is movable between first and second positions. When the first diverter is in the second position, the first chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet and the second chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet. When the first diverter is in the first position, the second chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet and the first chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet. The second diverter is movable between first and second positions. When the second diverter is in the second position, the third chamber is fluidly connected to the second chamber. When the second diverter is in the first position, the third chamber is fluidly disconnected from the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Perry D. Erickson, Steven Thomas Radder
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Patent number: 9757741Abstract: A valve for use with a showerhead assembly includes a housing having a threaded inlet for connecting to a water source and a distally located front face with nozzles. The nozzles are connected to the threaded inlet by a central conduit which is closeable by an electronically controlled valve. The valve is controlled by a processor which opens the valve based on temperature and audio signals above a predetermined decibel level.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: FAN FI INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Travis Hawkins
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Patent number: 9757742Abstract: A showerhead assembly is provided having a primary showerhead which is relatively traditional in construction and includes a hollow housing and a plurality of spray nozzles. In addition, the showerhead assembly includes an orbiting showerhead which rotates about the primary showerhead's central axis. The primary showerhead is connected to a water source by a neck portion having a female threaded inlet. Meanwhile, the orbiting showerhead is rotatably connected to the neck portion by a collar and elbow conduit. Preferably, the orbiting showerhead can tilt inwardly and outwardly with respect to the elbow conduit thereby allowing the spray from the orbiting showerhead to tilt inward or outward relative to the spray from the primary showerhead.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: FAN FI INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Barton J. Alcamo
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Patent number: 9757743Abstract: A rotating distributor for use in a rotary type sprinkler is conically shaped and includes a plurality of water channels provided on a bottom surface thereof to guide water from a center axis of the distributor radially outward to an outer circumference of the distributor. The grooves are provided to collect and guide the water with a minimum of spray and turbulence and to impart rotation on the distributor. The depth of the grooves may be used to control flow and range as desired. An elevation control ring may be provided to vary the elevation angle of water leaving the grooves to control range. A kick angle control element may be provided to modify a kick angle at an outer circumferential end of selected grooves to provide speed control, if desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventors: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr., Carl L. C. Kah, III
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Patent number: 9757744Abstract: A material spreader assembly for the broadcast spreading of particulate material from the trailer hitch of a vehicle. A hopper for storing the particulate material is supported by a frame having a trailer hitch coupler for connection to the vehicle. A spreader including a spinner driven by an electric motor receives and disperses the particulate material. A control circuit receives electric current from the vehicle via a plug interface and a wiring harness and controls the operation of the spreader. A remote communicates user commands to the control circuit. The control circuit includes a motor control processor that controls a motor power relay and a motor driver to gradually ramp up the current supplied to the spreader for start up the spreader while preventing a high transient current draw spike. Component feedback sensors enable the motor control processor to provide an emergency shut off feature and warning signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Trynex International LLCInventors: Charles Truan, James Truan, Joshua Scott, Greg Neilson, Erwin Neilson, Paul Mandrik
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Patent number: 9757745Abstract: A system capable of depositing a matrix film containing a low amount of impurities (e.g. neutral particles) is provided. The system includes: a first plate electrode 120 having an attachment surface on which a sample plate P is to be attached; a second plate electrode 130 arranged so as to face the attachment surface; a nozzle 110 for spraying a liquid containing a matrix substance into the space between the two electrodes 120 and 130 by an electrospray method, the nozzle 110 arranged so that none of the electrodes 120 and 130 lies on the central axis A of a spray flow of the liquid; and an electric field creator 140 for creating, between the two electrodes 120 and 130, an electric field for forcing electrically charged droplets contained in the spray flow of the liquid containing the matrix substance to move toward the attachment surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: SHIMADZU CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuteru Takahashi
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Patent number: 9757746Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, an apparatus for generating a mist.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventor: Jude Alexander Glynn Worthy
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Patent number: 9757747Abstract: Aerosols can be created by filament stretching and breaking of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids by applying a strain to and stretching the fluid. The fluid is stretched along a strain pathway and forms a fluid filament between diverging surfaces. The stretched fluid filament breaks into droplets that can be harvested to form a mist or aerosol. The aerosol creation systems can include one or more pairs of counter-rotating rollers that are positioned adjacent to each other that stretch the fluid or a pair of pistons that move toward and away from each other to stretch the fluid. Some aerosol creation systems can include multiple pairs of counter-rotating rollers that are positioned in a circular, oval, or linear pattern. The aerosol creation system with multiple pairs of counter-rotating rollers can generate mist is one or more directions and can be positioned between two concentric rings or linearly, among other configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: David Mathew Johnson, Victor Beck
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Patent number: 9757748Abstract: A fluid injector comprising a coil arranged to drive a pump from a first state to a second state when energized, so as to pump a dosing fluid; a PN junction electrically arranged across the coil to discharge energy stored in the coil when the voltage across the coil is above a threshold. In one particular embodiment, the fluid injector is a selective catalytic reduction dosing fluid injector.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: DELPHIA INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Martin A. P. Sykes, Alasdair Mitchel, Nick Smith
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Patent number: 9757749Abstract: A system for distributing a fluid product which is packaged in a tank, the system comprises a base and a cap which are intended to be mounted on the tank together forming a distribution chamber which has a supply passage for packaged product, the cap having a wall which is provided with a skirt for assembly on the tank and a sleeve which is arranged around a nozzle of the base forming between the sleeve and the nozzle a distribution interface which opens in a distribution hole formed in the wall, the wall being reversibly deformable by the pressure of the product in the distribution chamber from a stable closed state of the interface in which the sleeve is arranged in sealed contact around the nozzle towards a deformed opening state of the interface in which the sealed contact is broken in order to allow the distribution of the product contained in the distribution chamber through the distribution hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ALBEA LE TREPORTInventor: Richard Bloc
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Patent number: 9757750Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held medicinal device, particularly a nebulizer, for delivering a liquid medicament preparation from a container having a container cap. The medicament preparation may be based for example on an alcoholic solvent or may contain a similar substance with an increased vapor pressure. The proposed nebulizer with the installed container comprises a sealing system made up of two seals at the junction between the device and container, which prevent loss of liquid, diffusion leaks and exchange of gases with the environment at this point.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Lars Lange, Maurice Steinzen, Felix Weiland, Klaus List
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Patent number: 9757751Abstract: A cosmetic container has a driving assembly, a vessel, and a shell assembly. The vessel is mounted in the driving assembly. The shell assembly is mounted around a second rotating tube of the driving assembly and the vessel. The shell assembly has a first tube, a second tube, and a top seat. The first tube is coactively mounted around an outer surface of the second rotating tube and has at least one notch formed in an outer surface of the first tube. The second tube is coactively mounted around the first tube and has at least one connecting protrusion inserted into the at least one notch of the first tube. The top seat is coactively mounted on the first tube. The cosmetic container is convenient to assemble and prevents dust accumulation on the assembling structure of the cosmetic container.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 9757752Abstract: A double-walled tube for dispensing product includes an inner wall, an outer wall positioned around the inner wall, and an opening defined by the inner wall. The inner wall and outer wall are flexible to dispense product held within the inner wall through the opening when the inner wall and outer wall are flexed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Kao CorporationInventor: Daisuke Kodama
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Patent number: 9757753Abstract: [Object] To provide a push-type dispenser that is simple in structure and yet capable of surely preventing liquid leakage even when it topples over.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: CANYON CORPORATIONInventor: Tetsuya Tada
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Patent number: 9757754Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
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Patent number: 9757755Abstract: A masking strip for masking the interior surfaces of a gap between two substrates to be painted is provided, the strip comprising: a backing having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having an adhesive region to fix the masking strip to an interior surface of the gap; a gap filler extending from the backing and adapted to prevent paint flow into the gap; wherein the first surface of the backing is also provided with a spacing means adapted to space the backing of the masking strip away from the interior surface of the gap to which the strip is fixed, and wherein the masking strip is pre-formed.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Kin-Chau Chan, Kevin M. Eliason, Gary N. Brotherton, Colin D. Sinclair, Roy Stubbs, Jeffrey J. Schwab
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Patent number: 9757756Abstract: A method of prepping a cylindrical inner surface of a bore using a high-frequency forced pulsed waterjet apparatus entails generating a pressurized waterjet using a high-pressure water pump, generating a high-frequency signal using a high-frequency signal generator, applying the high-frequency signal to a transducer having a microtip to cause the microtip to vibrate to thereby generate the high-frequency forced pulsed waterjet, and rotating the rotatable ultrasonic nozzle inside the bore to prep the inner cylindrical surface of the bore using the high-frequency forced pulsed waterjets exiting from the angled exit orifices of the rotatable ultrasonic nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: VLN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Mohan M. Vijay, Andrew Hung Tieu, Wenzhuo Yan, Bruce R. Daniels
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Patent number: 9757757Abstract: An ultrasonic atomizer for maintaining a constant temperature of an ultrasonic vibration generating unit by decreasing a temperature at the periphery of the ultrasonic vibration generating unit even under an environment in which the ultrasonic vibration generating unit is exposed to a high temperature is provided. The ultrasonic atomizer includes: an ultrasonic vibration generating unit which generates ultrasonic waves and atomizes a spray material; a nozzle unit; a housing; and a heat exchange unit which surrounds the ultrasonic vibration generating unit, includes a separation wall which divides the heat exchange unit into heat exchange chambers, and cools heat generated from the ultrasonic vibration generating unit, in which the heat exchange chambers include: a heating chamber; and a cooling chamber which surrounds the heating chamber, and includes a cooling space by being isolated with the heat exchange unit abutting the heating chamber between the cooling chamber and the heating chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: PEPTRON, INC.Inventors: Joon Sik Kim, Ju Han Lee, Dong Pil Won, Jin Woo Lee, Ho Il Choi
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Patent number: 9757758Abstract: Processes and devices useful in the application of coatings (14) to the interior of tubes (10) are described. Such processes (40, 400) may include applying a layer (20) of coating fluid (18) to the internal surface (16) of the tube (10) and passing a smoothing member (22) through the tube (10) at a distance from the internal surface (16). The viscosity of the coating fluid (18) may be selected so that the layer (20) of coating fluid (18) has a thickness substantially equal to or in excess of a predetermined wet film thickness (Twf) correlated to a desired final thickness (Tf) of the coating (14). The distance between the smoothing member (22) and the internal surface (16) may substantially correspond to the predetermined wet film thickness (Twf). The smoothing member (22) may smooth the coating fluid (18) and remove coating fluid (18) in excess of the wet film thickness (Twf) from the internal surface (16).Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LIMITEDInventors: Holly-Bruce Hamilton, Andrew Bergeron, Blain Clatworthy, Tim Stoddard
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Patent number: 9757759Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming and shaping a fillet at an interface. A fluid may be dispensed from a nozzle onto the interface as the nozzle is moved along the interface to form the fillet. An exposed surface of the fillet may be worked using a fairing element associated with the nozzle, as the nozzle is moved along the interface and the fluid is dispensed from the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard Philip Topf, Martin Hanna Guirguis, Don David Trend, Angelica Davancens
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Patent number: 9757760Abstract: The invention relates to a spin coater for a device for the additive manufacture of an object, having a support that can be connected to the device in a rotable manner about a rotational axis; and a coating element that is coupled to the support and that is suitable for applying or leveling a powder layer on a plane in the device while the support is rotating, the plane running perpendicularly to the rotational axis. The coating element substantially maintains its orientation during the rotational movement of the support within a specified rotational range. The coating element does not substantially move in a longitudinal direction of the coating element during the rotational movement of the support within a specified rotational range.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: EOS Gmbh Electro Optical SystemsInventors: Thomas Halder, Axel Thoma
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Patent number: 9757761Abstract: A fluid delivery device is provided. The fluid delivery device includes a melter having a loading chamber and a hopper disposed in communication with the loading chamber, the loading chamber having one or more heating elements. The hopper includes a second heating element. The melter also includes a container handling system for lifting a container a predetermined height and moving the container from a position remote of the melter to a position within the loading chamber. The container includes contents stored within. The heating elements heat the contents so that the contents may be received in the hopper. The hopper may continue to heat the contents to provide a fluid. The fluid may be discharged from the hopper by way of a pump assembly. A pressure of fluid may be regulated at the pump assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Joseph Angelini, Grant McGuffey, Mel Steven Lessley, Alan Pindrock, Scott Mercer
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Patent number: 9757762Abstract: An apparatus (100) for applying product to the skin of a person in a booth (10), comprising: an applicator (57) configured to apply the product to the person; a first guide (40) configured to guide movement of an applicator in a first dimension, in order to enable the applicator to apply the product to the person at a plurality of different heights; and a second guide (20) configured to guide movement of the applicator in a second dimension, in order to enable the applicator to apply the product across the width of the person. The apparatus may comprise control circuitry for controlling the applicator in dependence upon the weight of the person.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: CRYSTALS LTDInventor: Christopher Stafford-Nelson
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Patent number: 9757763Abstract: A side by side cartridge assembly for dispensing first and second fluid materials includes a first cartridge container and a second cartridge container. The cartridge containers include respective bodies and nozzle members coupled with the bodies. The cartridge containers are positionable with respect to one another such that the two nozzle members cooperate to form a cartridge outlet for dispensing first and second fluid materials from the respective bodies. The cartridge outlet includes dispensing openings communicating with respective nozzle channels, and a sealing surface configured for sealing engagement with a mixing element when a mixing element is attached to the cartridge outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Ernest DiSiro, Dwayne J. Pulcine, Robert W. Springhorn, Michael A. Vidal
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Patent number: 9757764Abstract: A mask for deposition for forming a pattern on a transparent substrate according to the present invention includes a mask member having a mask alignment mark penetratedly formed so as to be aligned with a substrate alignment mark formed on the transparent substrate; and an unevenness region formed on one surface of the mask member so as to be adjacent to the mask alignment mark and having protrusions and depressions on a surface thereof. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the alignment error of the mask from occurring by increasing the recognition rate of the align marks formed on the substrate and the mask. As a result, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs by reducing the defective rate of the organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae-Min Hong, Sang-Hyuk Park, Woo-Young Jung, Ha-Nul Kwen, Suk-Ho Kang, Jeong-Yeol Lee
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Patent number: 9757765Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fabricating pyrite thin films from molecular inks. A process is provided that comprises dissolving simple iron-bearing and sulfur-bearing molecules in an appropriate solvent and then depositing the solution onto an appropriate substrate using one of several methods (roll-to-roll coating, spraying, spin coating, etc.), resulting in a solid film consisting of the molecules. These molecular precursor films are then heated to 200-600° C. in the presence of sulfur-bearing gases (e.g., S2, H2S) to convert the molecular films into films of crystalline iron pyrite (FeS2).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Matthew Law, Amanda S. Weber, Sean Seefeld, James Puthussery
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Patent number: 9757766Abstract: A device (1) for applying a coating of hardenable plastic to an inner side of a wall of a tubular construction, for example a sewage pipe, includes a supply chamber (3) for containing a hardenable plastic, a delivery head (2) including an outlet (5) for letting out the hardenable plastic from the delivery head (2), and a pump (11) for transporting the hardenable plastic from the supply chamber (3) to the outlet (5). During use, the outlet (5) is positioned at various angular positions with respect to a rotation axis (40), so that the entire circumference of the inner side of the wall of the tubular construction can be provided with the hardenable plastics coating. The supply chamber (3) includes a flexible wall for optimal maneuverability of the device (1), whereby broad application of the device (1) is possible.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: SPRAY-LINER GMBHInventor: Mathieu Christiaan Joseph Bastiaans
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Patent number: 9757767Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, the use thereof and a method for producing highly porous, crystalline surface coatings comprising at least two spraying devices operating in sequential sequence for applying coating agents from the storage vessels (3, 4) to a material arranged on a sample holder (1) and at least one rinsing device (5, 13, 16) for removing unbound molecules from the coated surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIEInventors: Christof Woell, Osama Shekhah, Matthias Franzreb, Hasan Arslan, Jonas Wohlgemuth, Roland Fischer