Patents Issued in May 7, 2020
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Publication number: 20200139339Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flow reactor that can ensure safety even if leakage occurs at the connections of the lines. The flow reactor of the present invention is characterized by including one or more line structures, each of the line structures including a raw material feeding line, a reactor unit to react a raw material fed from the raw material feeding line, and a discharge line to discharge a reaction product produced in the reactor unit, wherein the flow reactor includes a vessel in which part or all of the reactor unit and a fluid are accommodated to be capable of being in contact with each other, wherein each of the line structures includes two or more attachable and detachable connections, and wherein at least one of the attachable and detachable connections is accommodated in the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Shiori Ozasa, Takahiro Ohishi, Hiroaki Yasukouchi
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Publication number: 20200139340Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for generating ultra pure 1-methyl-cyclopropene (1-MCP) by using an improved carrier gas flow control system. The invention also relates to the use of a 1-MCP generating device for inhibiting the action of ethylene which accelerates the ripening process of plants such as fruits, flowers, vegetables and the like. Furthermore the invention encompasses a method for treating and storing harvested agricultural products using said 1-MCP generating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Wendy Condy Ria SCHOTSMANS, Vincent Jan VANTOL, Frank BOON
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Publication number: 20200139341Abstract: A magnetic adsorbent, preparation method therefor and application thereof. The magnetic adsorbent is made by loading a weakly material with high adsorption capacity, an iron-based gel, onto a strongly magnetic ferrite material with low adsorption capacity by means of in-situ reaction. The magnetic adsorbent is used for removing heavy metal pollutants and phosphate pollutants from water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Ruiping LIU, Zenglu QI, Lijun ZHU, Huijuan LIU, Huachun LAN, Jiuhui QU
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Publication number: 20200139342Abstract: A metal organic framework and a method for preparing the same, and an adsorption device employing the metal organic framework are provided. The metal organic framework includes a 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and a metal ion, which is an aluminum ion, a chromium ion, or a zirconium ion, wherein the 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid is coordinated to the metal ion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Chih LEE, Chang-Yi SHEN, Jiun-Jen CHEN, Yuhao KANG, Shih-Yun YEN
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Publication number: 20200139343Abstract: A metal organic framework and a method for preparing the same, and an adsorption device employing the metal organic framework are provided. The metal organic framework includes a 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and a metal ion, which is an aluminum ion, a chromium ion, or a zirconium ion, wherein the 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid is coordinated to the metal ion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Chih LEE, Chang-Yi SHEN, Jiun-Jen CHEN, Yuhao KANG, Shih-Yun YEN, Yu-Xuan WANG
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Publication number: 20200139344Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a super absorbent polymer exhibiting improved rewetting property and excellent absorption property, and a preparation method of the same. This preparation method of a super absorbent polymer includes the steps of: preparing a base resin in which an acrylic acid-based monomer having at least partially neutralized acidic groups and an internal cross-linking agent are cross-linked and polymerized; and heating the base resin in the presence of a surface cross-linking agent to carry out surface modification, wherein the internal cross-linking agent includes a poly(meth)acrylate of polyols-based first internal cross-linking agent and a polyglycidyl ether of polyols-based second internal cross-linking agent in a specific weight ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Su Jin Kim, Dae Woo Nam, Ki Hyun Kim, Joonil Cho
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Publication number: 20200139345Abstract: Polymeric sorbents for aldehydes including formaldehyde are provided. More particularly, the polymeric sorbents are a reaction product of a hydrolyzed divinylbenzene/maleic anhydride polymeric material having carboxylic acid groups with a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two primary amino groups and/or secondary amino groups. The nitrogen-containing compound is ionically attached to the hydrolyzed divinylbenzene/maleic anhydride within the polymeric sorbent and has at least one primary amino and/or secondary amino group available for reacting with an aldehyde. Additionally, methods of making the polymeric sorbents, methods of sorbing aldehydes (i.e., aldehydes that are volatile under use conditions) on the polymeric sorbents, compositions resulting from the sorption of aldehydes on the polymeric sorbents, composite granules containing the polymeric sorbents, methods of making the composite granules, and methods of sorbing aldehydes on the composite granules are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Michael S. Wendland, Michael W. Kobe
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Publication number: 20200139346Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substrates or topsheets having repeating patterns of apertures for absorbent articles. Each of the repeat units comprises at least three apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Alizha Victoria SMITH, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Matthew Steven RITTER
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Publication number: 20200139347Abstract: Irradiated agarose gels and compositions containing irradiated agarose gels are described, along with methods of production and use. Methods of forming an irradiated agarose composition include irradiating an agarose in dry form to produce an irradiated agarose, dissolving the irradiated agarose in a solvent to form a solution containing irradiated agarose, and gelling the solution containing irradiated agarose to form a gel containing irradiated agarose. The resulting gel containing irradiated agarose may have a reduced gel strength, making it more suitable for use as an injectable, even at high concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Richard Provonchee
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Publication number: 20200139348Abstract: The invention relates to polymer chemistry, specifically to polymer sorbents intended for selective removing cytokines and bacterial endotoxins from whole blood and other body liquids, in particular blood plasma, lymph etc., as well as from aqueous protein solutions and aqueous organic compound solutions, also containing inorganic salts, as well as to method of producing such sorption materials and the method of sorbtion processing liquids using said polymer sorbents. Technical result consists in providing a sorbent that is able to remove both cytokines and bacterial endotoxins, in improving selectivity of the polymer sorbents in respect to said compounds as well as in providing a simple and effective method of producing said sorbent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: JSC PROSPECTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Ivan Viktorovich BESSONOV, Alexey Sergeevich MOROZOV, Maria Nikolaevna KOPITSYNA
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Publication number: 20200139349Abstract: The invention relates to a mixed oxide material comprising the elements molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and tellurium, which, when using the Cu-K? radiation, has diffraction reflections h, i, k and l in the XRD spectrum, said diffraction reflexes having their apex points at the diffraction angles (2·) 26.2°±0.5° (h), 27.0°±0.5° (i), 7.8°±0.5° (k) and 28.0°±0.5° (l), characterized in that the mixed oxide material has a pore volume of >0.1 cm3/g. The mixed oxide material according to the invention is produced by a method comprising the steps of: a) producing a mixture of starting compounds containing molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and tellurium dioxide as a tellurium-containing starting compound as well as oxalic acid and a further oxoligand selected from the group consisting of dicarboxylic acids and diols, b) hydrothermally treating the mixture of starting compounds at a temperature of 100 to 300° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Gerhard MESTL, Klaus WANNINGER, Daniel MELZER, Maria Cruz SANCHEZ-SANCHEZ, Julia TSEGLAKOVA, Johannes LERCHER
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Publication number: 20200139350Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for fabricating a heterogeneous nickel-based catalyst on an aluminum oxide support. The method includes a solution preparation step, a drop-cast step, a first calcining step, and a second calcining step. The solution preparation step is provided for preparing a precursor solution. The drop-cast step is provided for dropping the precursor on the support. The first calcining step is provided for obtaining an oxidation state catalyst. The second calcining step is provided for obtaining the heterogeneous nickel-based catalysts on aluminum oxide support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: De-Hao Tsai, Hung-Yen Chang, Guan-Hung Lai, Chih-Yuan Lin, Chun-Yu Lee, Chih-Cheng Chia, Chuen-Lih Hwang, Huan-Ming Chang
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Publication number: 20200139351Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst composite containing a perovskite-oxide and an oxide support, methods of preparing a catalyst composite containing a perovskite-oxide and an oxide support, and the use thereof for CO2 conversion by a reverse water gas shift chemical looping (RWGS-CL) process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: University of South FloridaInventors: John KUHN, Bryan HARE, Debtanu MAITI, Yolanda DAZA, Venkat BHETHANABOTLA
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Publication number: 20200139352Abstract: Disclosed is a composition useful in the hydrolysis of sulfur compounds that are contained in a gas stream. The composition comprises a calcined co-mulled mixture of psuedoboehmite, a cobalt compound, and a molybdenum compound such that the composition comprises gamma-alumina, at least 7.5 wt. % molybdenum, and at least 2.75 wt. % cobalt. The composition is made by forming into an agglomerate a co-mulled mixture pseudoboehmite, a cobalt component, and a molybdenum component followed by drying and calcining the agglomerate to provide a catalyst composition comprising gamma-alumina, at least 7.5 wt. % molybdenum, and at least 2.75 wt. % cobalt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Karl Marvin KRUEGER, Fernando Gabriel MALDONADO
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Publication number: 20200139353Abstract: An organic-base functionalized silicalite-1 molecular sieve-encapsulated metal nanoparticles catalyst and a preparation method therefor, as well as a method for preparing 1,2-pentanediol from biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol by hydrogenolysis using said catalyst. When the catalyst is used in a reaction preparing 1,2-pentanediol from furfuryl alcohol by hydrogenolysis, the catalyst has high hydrogenolysis activity under relatively mild reaction conditions, significantly increasing the conversion rate of furfuryl alcohol and 1,2-pentanediol selectivity in the reaction, while also not generating obvious byproducts furfuryl alcohol polymers; the catalyst has good stability and long life, and may be recovered for reuse after the reaction is complete by means of a simple filtration, greatly reducing reaction costs and separation difficulty.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Jianglin HU, Yunhai LIU, Xinjian BIAN, Yuan LI, Qingmei JIANG, Changsheng CHEN, Yanfang SONG, Yang YANG, Wei ZENG, Ke DING, Hengdong YANG, Kun WANG, Weiqi HUA
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Publication number: 20200139354Abstract: Methods for producing supported catalysts containing a transition metal and a bound zeolite base are disclosed. These methods employ a step of impregnating the bound zeolite base with the transition metal, fluorine, and high loadings of chlorine. The resultant high chlorine content supported catalysts have improved catalyst activity in aromatization reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Gabriela D. Alvez-Manoli
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Hierarchical EU-2 Type Zeolite Having Both Micropores and Mesopores, and Preparation Method Therefor
Publication number: 20200139355Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing hierarchical zeolite and hierarchical zeolite prepared thereby. The method includes the steps of: carrying out a reaction of a mixture containing water, a silica precursor, an alumina precursor, a pH adjustment material, at least one structure-inducing material, and at least one surfactant; and carrying out drying and heat treatment. The structure-inducing material and the surfactant have different carbon atoms while the surfactant has more carbon atoms than the structure-inducing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Young-Eun Cheon, Seon-Ju Lim, Tae-Jin Kim, Chang-Q Lee -
Publication number: 20200139356Abstract: A fluidized-bed catalyst suitable for the production of halogenated aromatic nitriles includes an active component and a support. The active component is a complex having the following composition expressed in atomic ratio: VPaCrbAcMdOx, wherein A represents at least one metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals; M represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, La, Ce, Nb, Mo, W, Co, Zn, Fe, Ni, B, Sb, Bi, As, Ga, Ge, Sn, and In; in the XRD spectrum of the catalyst, diffraction peaks are present at 2?=27.8±0.5° and 2?=13.8±0.5°, and the ratio of the height (I1) of the diffraction peak at 2?=27.8±0.5° to the height (I2) of the diffraction peak at 2?=13.8±0.5° is 3.5-6, i.e. I1:I2=3.5-6.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicants: CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION, SHANGHAI RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY SINOPECInventors: Weimin YANG, Longqin GU, Wei ZENG, Liang CHEN, Junfeng XU
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Publication number: 20200139357Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding comprising a zeolitic material, phosphorous, one or more metals M of groups 3, 6, 10 to 14 of the periodic system of the elements, and a binder material. The molding is useful as a catalyst, in particular for preparing aromatic compounds from methanol with selectivity toward p-xylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Robert MCGUIRE, Christiane KURETSCHKA, Sven TITLBACH, Ekkehard SCHWAB, Ulrich MUELLER
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Publication number: 20200139358Abstract: The present disclosure relates to zeolite-containing catalysts useful in the transalkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, such as the isomerization of ethylbenzene, to methods for making such catalysts, and to methods for aromatic transalkylation with such catalysts. One aspect of the disclosure provides an aromatic transalkylation catalyst that includes one or more zeolites, an inorganic binder, a transition metal catalyst, and vanadium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Malati RAGHUNATH, Matthew GREANEY, Aaron B. MILLER, Claus G. LUGMAIR, Anthony F. VOLPE
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Publication number: 20200139359Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of fine chemical engineering, and particularly discloses a stepwise solidus synthesis method for a micro-mesoporous calcium aluminate catalyst, comprising: mixing a calcium oxide-based powder with an alumina-based powder and an adhesion pore-enlarging agent; pelleting and molding the mixture; pyrolyzing and coking the pelleted and molded product in a rotary kiln reactor under the conditions including an outlet reaction temperature of 300° C.˜500° C. and a residence time of 0.2˜3.5 h; and subsequently carrying out a solidus reaction in an internal heating rotary kiln reactor under the conditions including an outlet reaction temperature of 900° C.˜1,500° C. and a residence time of 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: China University of Petroleum (East China)Inventors: Yingyun Qiao, Yuanyu Tian, Jinhong Zhang, Ruiyuan Tang, Yuanjun Che, Jun Li
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Publication number: 20200139360Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and devices for automatically transferring samples and/or reagents from sample vessels and/or reagent vessels into at least one receiving vessel In one example embodiment, a pipetting device is disclosed including a pipettor that is movable along a first direction and has at least one first pipetting needle that is movable along an arm of the pipettor along a second direction, substantially normal to the first direction. The pipetting needle is lowerable along a third direction into the individual vessels. In some specific embodiments, the arm of the movable pipettor has at least one second pipetting needle which, regardless of the current position of the first pipetting needle, is movable past the first pipetting needle and is lowerable into the individual vessels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Berthold Limbach, Wolfgang Sprengers
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Publication number: 20200139361Abstract: The disclosed pathology slides may include a substantially transparent substrate that includes a top major surface, at least two regions on the top major surface of the substantially transparent substrate having a size sufficient for receiving at least two respective biopsy tissue sample sections on the substantially transparent substrate, and at least one visibly perceptible separation mark on or in the substantially transparent substrate separating the at least two regions from each other. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Leavitt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Matthew O. Leavitt, Mark S. Evans, Michael Andrew Ivie
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Publication number: 20200139362Abstract: Proto-antigen-presenting surfaces and related kits, methods, and uses are provided. The proto-antigen-presenting surface can comprise a plurality of primary activating molecular ligands comprising a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule configured to bind to a T cell receptor (TCR) of a T cell and a plurality of of co-activating molecular ligands each including a TCR co-activating molecule or an adjunct TCR activating molecule, wherein an exchange factor is bound to the MHC molecules. Exchange factors include, e.g., dipeptides such as GL, GF, GR, etc. Proto-antigen-presenting surfaces can be used to rapidly prepare antigen-presenting surfaces comprising one or more peptide antigens of interest by contacting the proto-antigen-presenting surface with one or more peptide antigens so as to displace the exchange factor. As such, the disclosure facilitates rapid evaluation of the immunogenicity of peptide antigens for activating T lymphocytes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Berkeley Lights, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. BEEMILLER, Alexander J. MASTROIANNI, Shao Ning PEI, Randall D. LOWE, Jr., Annamaria MOCCIARO, Kevin D. LOUTHERBACK, Yelena BRONEVETSKY, Guido K. STADLER, Andrew W. MCFARLAND, Kevin T. CHAPMAN, Duane SMITH, Natalie C. MARKS, Amanda L. GOODSELL
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Publication number: 20200139363Abstract: This patent application describes an integrated apparatus for processing polynucleotide-containing samples, and for providing a diagnostic result thereon. The apparatus is configured to receive a microfluidic cartridge that contains reagents and a network for processing a sample. Also described are methods of using the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Kalyan Handique, Sundaresh N. Brahmasandra, Karthik Ganesan, Betty Wu, Nikhil Phadke, Gene Parunak, Jeff Williams
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Publication number: 20200139364Abstract: Provided is a biomimetic chip device. The biomimetic chip device includes a body, a main channel arranged in the body and extending in one direction, a plurality of culture chambers spaced apart from each other on the main channel, a first reservoir arranged at one end of the main channel and storing a first fluid, and a second reservoir arranged at the other end of the main channel and storing the first fluid, wherein the body is tilted about a first axis perpendicular to the one direction to allow the first fluid to flow between the first reservoir and the second reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Jin Young Kim, Hong Soo Choi, Eun Hee Kim
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Publication number: 20200139365Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to a microfluidic chip that includes a plurality of openings to expose a microfluidic channel. The plurality of openings are within a recessed area of the microfluidics chip, the recess defining a surface onto which a sensor die can be clamped. The surface can include a clamping bump that contacts a membrane of a solid-state chemical sensor. The surface can also include a glue stop that, in some embodiments, can act as a spacer to prevent over-compression of the sensor die as it is clamped onto the microfluidic chip. The microfluidic chip can include a rigid structure, such as a printed circuit board, that is affixed to a top surface of the microfluidic chip. The rigid structure can include contact pads that are electrically connected to sensor electrodes on the sensor die by a wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: e-SENS, Inc.Inventors: Richard B. Brown, Ondrej Novak
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Publication number: 20200139366Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to microfluidic chips. The microfluidic chips can include an inflexible material having an elastic modulus of 0.1 gigapascals (GPa) to 450 GPa. A microfluidic channel can be formed within the inflexible material and can connect an inlet and an outlet. A working electrode can be associated with the microfluidic channel and can have a surface area of 1 ?m2 to 60,000 ?m2 within the microfluidic channel. A bubble support structure can also be formed within the microfluidic channel such that the working electrode is positioned to electrolytically generate a bubble that becomes associated with the bubble support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Manish GIRI, Chantelle DOMINGUE, Tod WOODFORD, Matthew David SMITH, Rachael M. WHITE, Joshua M. YU, Hilary ELY, Jeremy SELLS
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Publication number: 20200139367Abstract: There is provided an arrangement in a capillary driven microfluidic system for dissolving a reagent in a fluid. The arrangement (200) comprises a channel (102) for receiving a fluid at a first end, a valve (105) arranged at a second end of the channel so as to control a flow of the fluid to stop as it reaches the second end of the channel, and an actuator (108) for opening the valve (105) a predetermined time after receipt of the fluid by the channel (102). The arrangement further comprises one or more structures (106) for holding a dried reagent. The one or more structures (106) each has a width (W2) which is larger than a width (W1) of the channel (102), and the one or more structures are coupled to a side wall of the channel such that the fluid is allowed to enter the one or more structures from the channel, dissolve the dried reagent held therein, and diffuse back into the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Lei ZHANG
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Publication number: 20200139368Abstract: A micro channel structure includes a substrate, a supporting layer, a valve layer, a second insulation layer, a vibration layer and a bonding-pad layer. A flow channel is formed on the substrate. A conductive part and a movable part are formed on the supporting layer and the valve layer, respectively. A first chamber is formed at the interior of a base part and communicates to the hollow aperture. A supporting part is formed on the second insulation layer. A second chamber is formed at the interior of the supporting layer and communicates to the first chamber through the hollow aperture. A suspension part is formed on the vibration layer. By providing driving power sources having different phases to the bonding-pad layer, the suspension part moves upwardly and downwardly, and a relative displacement is generated between the movable part and the conductive part, to achieve fluid transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Microjet Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hao-Jan Mou, Rong-Ho Yu, Cheng-Ming Chang, Hsien-Chung Tai, Wen-Hsiung Liao, Chi-Feng Huang, Yung-Lung Han, Chun-Yi Kuo
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Publication number: 20200139369Abstract: A microfluidic system which enables singular confinement of cells at the capturing stations and impedance measurements of single cells at these stations. The microfluidic system includes an inlet, a dielectrophoretic separation site, a waste outlet I, a connection pad, a hydrodynamic flow resistance. Collective measurements can also be obtained by measuring up to twenty singular cells at capturing stations simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: ISTANBUL TEKNIK UNIVERSITESIInventors: Huseyin KIZIL, Emre ALTINAGAC
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Publication number: 20200139370Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Ravi Kapur, Kyle C. Smith, Mehmet Toner
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Publication number: 20200139371Abstract: A reaction processor includes: a reaction processing vessel including a channel in which a sample moves and a pair of air communication ports, a first air communication port and a second air communication port, provided at respective ends of the channel; a temperature control system that provides a medium temperature region and a high temperature region between the first air communication port and the second air communication port in the channel; and a liquid feeding system that discharges and sucks air in order to move and stop the sample inside the channel. One of the pair of air communication ports of the reaction processing vessel that is farther away from the high temperature region communicates with the liquid feeding system via a tube. One of the pair of air communication ports of the reaction processing vessel that is closer to the high temperature region is opened to atmospheric pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Nippon Sheet Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Takashi Fukuzawa, Osamu Kawaguchi
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Publication number: 20200139372Abstract: Various systems, methods, and devices are provided for focusing particles suspended within a moving fluid into one or more localized stream lines. The system can include a substrate and at least one channel provided on the substrate having an inlet and an outlet. The system can further include a fluid moving along the channel in a laminar flow having suspended particles and a pumping element driving the laminar flow of the fluid. The fluid, the channel, and the pumping element can be configured to cause inertial forces to act on the particles and to focus the particles into one or more stream lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Mehmet Toner, Dino DiCarlo, Jon F. Edd, Daniel Irimia
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Publication number: 20200139373Abstract: Microperturbation fluidic assembly systems and methods are provided for the fabrication of emissive panels. The method provides an emissive substrate with a top surface patterned to form an array of wells. A liquid suspension is formed over the emissive substrate top surface, comprising a first liquid and emissive elements. Using an array of micropores, a perturbation medium, which optionally includes emissive elements, is injected into the liquid suspension. The perturbation medium may be the first liquid, a second liquid, or a gas. A laminar flow is created in the liquid suspension along the top surface of the emissive substrate in response to the perturbation medium, and emissive elements are captured in the wells. The ejection of the perturbation medium can also be used to control the thickness of the liquid suspension overlying the top surface of the emissive substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Kenji Sasaki, Shu-han Yu, Paul J. Schuele
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Publication number: 20200139374Abstract: A method for inserting and retaining a reagent within a disposable cartridge of a diagnostic assay system. The method includes the steps of: (i) drying a reagent in combination with a carrier, and (ii) inserting the carrier, with the dried reagent, into an open end of one of the assay chambers, wherein the carrier facilitates insertion of the pellet into a chamber without contact by an operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Integrated Nano- Technologies Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel E. Wescott, Dennis M. Connolly, Mark J. Smith
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Publication number: 20200139375Abstract: A detection apparatus having a read head including a plurality of microfluorometers positioned to simultaneously acquire a plurality of the wide-field images in a common plane; and (b) a translation stage configured to move the read head along a substrate that is in the common plane. The substrate can be a flow cell that is included in a cartridge, the cartridge also including a housing for (i) a sample reservoir; (ii) a fluidic line between the sample reservoir and the flow cell; (iii) several reagent reservoirs in fluid communication with the flow cell, (iv) at least one valve configured to mediate fluid communication between the reservoirs and the flow cell; and (v) at least one pressure source configured to move liquids from the reservoirs to the flow cell. The detection apparatus and cartridge can be used together or independent of each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Dale Buermann, John A. Moon, Bryan Crane, Mark Wang, Stanley S. Hong, Jason Harris, Matthew Hage, Mark J. Nibbe
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Publication number: 20200139376Abstract: A holder (40) for holding a stack (10) of coverslips (11) or specimen slides (11) has a bottom (20) having at least one side wall (21a, 21b, 22a, 22b) connected thereto, wherein an inner side of the bottom (20) is embodied for placement of the stack (10) of coverslips (11) or specimen slides (11) and carrying that stack (10), and an outer side of the bottom (20) and/or an outer side of the at least one side wall is configured to receive an identification label, such as an RFID (30), and the holder includes such the identification label, such as an RFID (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Tobias TRUMP
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Publication number: 20200139377Abstract: A bowl liner for use in a crusher that is comprised of a support cassette and a plurality of bowl liner sections mounted to the support cassette. Each of the bowl liner sections is mounted along an inner surface of the support cassette. Once the bowl liner sections are positioned along the inner surface of the support cassette, a plurality of support plates are used to support the bowl liner sections on the support cassette. An epoxy material can be utilized to further attach the plurality of bowl liner sections to the support cassette such that the bowl liner sections are held securely in place during use. The bowl liner can be replaced in the crusher as a single unit. After use, the bowl liner sections can be removed from the support cassette and the support cassette can be reused with another set of bowl liner sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Metso Minerals Industries, Inc.Inventors: Timothy David Brader, Mikko Kalevi Malkamäki
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Publication number: 20200139378Abstract: A smoking accessory assembly facilitates storing and transporting accessories for grinding smoking matter and rolling the smoking matter for smoking. The assembly includes a housing having a plurality of compartments. A grinder has a plurality of grinder teeth and a peripheral wall enclosing the grinder teeth. A plurality of cap teeth is coupled to and extends from a top cap. The grinder is insertable into the top cap for grinding plant matter. A funnel tapers away to a tube section extending from a base of the funnel. Openings extend through the grinder for passing ground plant matter through the funnel and into the tube section. The tube section is open for passing the ground plant matter into a rolling paper wrapped around the tube section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Dante Migale
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Publication number: 20200139379Abstract: A magnetic isolating apparatus (10) for isolating magnetic particles (66) from a suspension has an immersion section (30) which is designed to be temporarily immersed in the suspension, a guide apparatus (16) which extends along a guide path (F), a magnet arrangement (18) which is guided by the guide apparatus (16) such that it can be moved between an active position which is situated close to the immersion section (30) and an inactive position which is positioned further away from the immersion section (30) along the guide path (F), so that a magnetic field in the region of the immersion section (30) can be changed by moving the magnet arrangement (18) between the active position and the inactive position, and a drive apparatus (22, 50) by which the magnet arrangement (18) can be driven to move at least in a direction between the active position and the inactive position, wherein the drive apparatus (22, 50) is coupled in a non-physical manner to the magnet arrangement (18) by a force field and/or a fluid soType: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Hamilton Bonaduz AGInventors: Ingo Schwaiger, Hanspeter Romer
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Publication number: 20200139380Abstract: The invention relates to a magneto-centrifugal flotation cell for ore concentration which reduces water consumption. A disadvantage of conventional flotation cells is the use of a large amount of water, some flotation cells requiring at least 60% water. The present invention uses ore pulp with increased density and viscosity, owing to the application of an axial magnetic field, wherein the Lorentz force, which is the force exerted by an electromagnetic field that receives a charged particle or an electrical current, can be used. The solution is a cell which, in addition to the forces that usually act on conventional flotation cells, uses external forces which, in principle, produce synergy in the separation of ore particles that have different gravitational and magnetic properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Gonzalo MONTES ARENAS, Cesar Sebastián CASALI BACELLI
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Publication number: 20200139381Abstract: An electrostatic precipitation module includes a plurality of conductive precipitation electrode plates and a plurality of non-precipitation electrode plates. The plurality of precipitation electrode plates are interlacedly distributed along the length of the first connecting rib; the precipitation electrode plates 1 are made from conductive plastic material by injection molding, and the metal conductor is embedded inside the first connecting rib by in-mold injection molding, so that a precipitation electrode plate module 9 is formed; a non-precipitation electrode plate module is formed by the similar structure. After the precipitation electrode plate module 9 and the non-precipitation electrode plate module 14 are assembled relatively, the precipitation electrode plates 1 and the non-precipitation electrode plates 10 form an electrostatic precipitation module 15.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Hairong Hu, Zhangbin Xiao
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Publication number: 20200139382Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for accurately identifying DEP cross-over frequencies of one or more particles in a sample, and quickly and efficiently conveying that information to assist in the separation, e.g., DEP separation, or analysis of the one of more particles under examination or investigation. The present invention also provides an apparatus and method for monitoring the dielectrophoretic response of one or more particles and determining the DEP cross-over frequency of particles of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Anoop Menachery, Ronald Pethig
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Publication number: 20200139383Abstract: A centrifugal processing unit for directing the movement of substances within a sample processing cartridge, the centrifugal processing unit having a rotor at least one accommodation for receiving the sample processing cartridge, and a rotor drive for rotating the at least one rotor about a respective rotor axis to create the centrifugal force. The centrifugal processing unit has a blocking element allowing the free pivoting motion of the at least one accommodation in a release position when the rotor is rotated in a first direction and preventing the free pivoting motion in a blocking position, when the rotor is rotated in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: TECAN TRADING AGInventors: MARKUS SPISS, Adrian SAGER, Fred SCHINZEL, Markus WOLF
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Publication number: 20200139384Abstract: A spray tip comprises a tip body, a tip piece, and a pre-orifice piece. The tip body has a fluid channel along a channel axis (AC). The tip piece is disposed within the fluid channel, and has a stepped, narrowing passage that terminates in an outlet orifice. The pre-orifice piece has an inlet passage, and is disposed within the fluid channel, abutting and immediately upstream of the tip piece. The pre-orifice piece and the tip piece together define a turbulating chamber therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Steven Dale Becker, Diane Leigh Olson, Craig Joseph Wojciechowski, David John Thompson
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Publication number: 20200139385Abstract: Provided is a cup shaped nozzle member and dispensing package assembly for dispensing or spraying a pumped or pressurized fluid drawing from a transportable container to generate a spray of fluid. The cup-shaped nozzle member mounted in said dispensing package and including a plurality of interaction chambers defined within the distal end wall wherein each interaction chamber defines a fluid channel that terminates distally in an exit orifice. At least one distally projecting platform rib member spaced from and proximate to said first discharge orifice along an outer surface of the distal end wall, wherein said distally projecting platform rib member has a selected distally projecting length which is at least as great as the length of the first distally projecting protuberance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Evan HARTRANFT, Timothy CURRIE, Samuel L. BERNSTEIN
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Publication number: 20200139386Abstract: A showerhead engine includes a first plate joined to a second plate with a cavity therebetween. Water enters the cavity through an angled hole in the first plate and flows in a swirling motion about the central axis. A paddle wheel is spun within the cavity by the swirling water. A notched cutout in the paddle wheel forms an exit passage through a through hole in the second plate allowing the water to exit when the notched cutout lines up with slots in the second plate. The revolving paddle wheel continues to revolve thereby revolving the notched cutout and producing a revolving spray pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Zachary Keoki Hong
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Publication number: 20200139387Abstract: An essential oil reflux-type atomizer comprising the following structures: chassis, housing, atomization chamber, gas pump, gas tube, gas nozzle, oil nozzle, and filter atomization mechanism. The filter atomization mechanism is installed in the housing and has an upper filter and a lower filter. The essential oil atomizer can be improved efficiency and reduced noise level.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Baojie Song
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Publication number: 20200139388Abstract: A fog generator assembly includes a water vapor generator, a fragrance dispenser, and a mixing element fluidly coupled to the water generator and the fragrance dispenser. The mixing element is configured to mix a fog of water vapor from the water vapor generator with a fragrance from the fragrance dispenser to produce an aromatic fog.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Kenneth L. Stout, Stephen J. Bowen