Patents Issued in June 18, 2020
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Publication number: 20200188904Abstract: A cover member for a substrate supporting a biological sample comprises first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing surfaces, a void in the second surface which, when juxtaposed with a substrate, forms a chamber, and a fluid inlet toward the first end and in fluid communication with the void. The void is bounded by void walls having one or more contoured regions for enhancing fluid movement within the chamber. A treatment module for a biological sample comprises the cover member, a support surface for a substrate bearing the biological sample and clamp means operable to releasably retain the cover member in juxtaposition with the substrate for an incubation period. A method for incubating the biological sample with one or more reagents uses the cover member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Mark Brian Dockrill, Anthony Favaloro, Kenneth Heng-Chong Ng, Martin Limon, Peter Toogood, Stephen John Bagnato
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Publication number: 20200188905Abstract: A sample testing device, a sample testing method, and a sample analyze are provided. The sample testing device includes a pipeline assembly, a testing assembly, and a reaction assembly. The pipeline assembly includes a first pipeline and a second pipeline. The testing assembly includes a sample needle which includes a first connection point. The reaction assembly includes a first reaction cell group connected to a second connection point of the first pipeline and a second reaction cell group which communicates with the second pipeline, and the reaction assembly is configured to treat a biological sample to prepare a test liquid. A test liquid in the first reaction cell group flows to the first connection point via the second connection point of the first pipeline, and a test liquid in the second reaction cell group flows to the first connection point via the second pipeline.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yinming LIU, Jin TENG, Huilin SHI
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Publication number: 20200188906Abstract: The invention relates to a container for a rack of a diagnostic robot comprising: —a container body comprising a sidewall or multiple sidewalls, a bottom and a top wherein the container body is of round, oval, square, rectangular, hexagonal or polygonal cross sectional shape, —the top is provided with an opening that matches the size and form of a filter membrane/supporting body of an object carrier which is placed over the opening in the top of the container for filtration of a sample, wherein the opening exhibits a rim and —the top is provided with a top-guiding-means which matches with a corresponding object-carrier-guiding-means on or in the object carrier so that the object carrier locks with a predetermined surface faced up into a predetermined position on the top and —the container is equipped with an adapter which matches a gas outlet on the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventor: Claus Tuma
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Publication number: 20200188907Abstract: Systems, methods, filters, and devices are disclosed for quality control monitoring for samples collected and stored on filters. Sample collection devices and filters have markers that act as quality control indicators for one or more procedures involving a sample such as collection, storage, transport, and elution. Practice of the disclosure herein allows for sample evaluation to enhance downstream applications such as ongoing monitoring of a patients health status through the accurate, repeatable measurement of markers in a sample. Reference biomarkers can be used to enhance assessment of health status. In some cases, the present disclosure enables the detection of a disease signal and assessment of disease status through the measurement and analysis of biomarkers in a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Bruce WILCOX, Ryan BENZ, Jeffrey JONES, John BLUME, Lisa CRONER, Jia YOU
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Publication number: 20200188908Abstract: An integrated sample analysis system is disclosed. The sample analysis system contains (1) a sample preparation/analysis module having sample purification device comprising a monolith that binds specifically to nucleic acids and a sample analysis device comprising a microarray enclosed in a reaction chamber having a hydrophilic interior surface; (2) a temperature control module comprising a thermocycler having a thermally conductive temperature-control bladder; and (3) an imaging device capable of capturing an image of the microarray in the reaction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Christopher G. COONEY, Phillip Belgrader, Arial Bueno, Steve Garber, Nitu Harshendu Thakore, Peter Qiang Qu
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Publication number: 20200188909Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for qualitative and quantitative analysis of heavy metals and more particularly provides a device and a method for qualitative and quantitative analysis of heavy metals utilizing a rotary disc system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Byung Hyun Park, Byoung Hyoun Kim, Dong Hyun Kim, Su Youn Han
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Publication number: 20200188910Abstract: The present invention relates to a device comprising a container having an inner wall and at least one opening, containing a mixture containing at least one reagent, and at least one additive, a method of producing this device, and a method of extracting a substance from a sample, enriching a substance in a sample, and/or detecting a substance in a sample using the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Walter Gumbrecht, Yiwei Huang, Peter Paulicka
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Publication number: 20200188911Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention is directed to a non-optical, label-free microfluidic biosensor utilizing an electrical liquid interface between two co-flowing liquids—one with a higher conductivity and one with a higher dielectric constant. The analyte-of-interest is in one solution while the receptor is in the adjacent stream. The electric interface acts as a substrate, when an alternating current electric field is applied perpendicularly across the interface, liquid displacement occurs which is frequency dependent. When a reaction occurs at the interface, it alters the electrical properties of the electrical interface, altering the frequency dependent liquid motion, which is then monitored by impedance spectroscopy downstream.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Zachary Gagnon, Nicholas Mavrogiannis
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Publication number: 20200188912Abstract: The invention relates to a microfluidic device comprising at least one element (1) of magnetic shape memory (MSM) material for handling of a fluid flow, the MSM element (1) being controlled by a magnetic field. The device comprises elastic material (2) between the handled fluid and the MSM element (1), and that the magnetic field is arranged to form a local shrinkage to the MSM element (1) which together with the elastic material (2) form a shrinkage cavity (3) in a location where the magnetic field is applied to the MSM element. Preferably, the microfluidic device is connected to a lab-on-a-chip, and it can act as one of the followings: a pump, vacuum pump, compressor, refrigerator, valve, manifold, dozer, mixer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: TIKOMAT OYInventor: Kari ULLAKKO
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Publication number: 20200188913Abstract: A platform and method for conducting multi-variable combinational interactions are provided. An array of multiplexing chambers in formed in a body. The body also includes a common well communicating with each multiplexing chamber of the array of multiplexing chambers and a plurality of variable wells. Each of variable wells communicates with at least one multiplexing chamber of the array of multiplexing chambers. The common well is loaded with a first variable and different variables are loaded in each of the plurality of variable wells. The interaction of the first variable with at least one of the different variables in each multiplexing chamber of the array of multiplexing chambers is observed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: David J. Beebe, Duane S. Juang, jiaquan Yu, Jo Handelsman
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Publication number: 20200188914Abstract: A multizonal microfluidic device can include a substrate with multiple structures mounted thereon, including a first and second lid, and a first and second microchip. The first lid and the substrate can form a first microfluidic chamber between structures including a first interior surface of the first lid and a first discrete portion of the substrate. The first lid can include a first inlet and a first vent positioned relative to one another to facilitate loading of fluid to the first microfluidic chamber via capillary action. A portion of the first microchip can be positioned within the first microfluidic chamber. Furthermore, the second lid can be configured like the first lid and can also be mounted on the substrate forming a second microfluidic chamber with the second microchip positioned within the second microfluidic chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Erik D. TORNIAINEN, Hilary ELY, Michael W. CUMBIE, Rachel M. WHITE, Adam HIGGINS
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Publication number: 20200188915Abstract: A fluid processing cassette includes first and second covers, with an interior wall positioned between the covers. The interior wall includes a first surface facing the first cover and defining a portion of a plurality of macrofluidic channels. A second surface of the interior wall faces the second cover and defines a portion of a plurality of microfluidic channels. At least one opening defined in the interior wall provides fluid communication between at least one of the macrofluidic channels and at least one of the microfluidic channels. An additional interior wall may also be positioned between the covers, with each interior wall secured to a different one of the covers and to the other interior wall. The additional interior wall may be positioned between the first cover and the interior wall, with macrofluidic channels defined on each side of the additional interior wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Christopher J. Wegener
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Publication number: 20200188916Abstract: Microfluidic device comprising a tank (6) supplying a microchannel (2) with a first fluid (S), and a circuit (8) in which a flow of a second fluid can be established without contact with the microchannel (2). The circuit (8) passes through the tank (6) or is connected to the tank (6) by a pipe (30). The circuit (8) comprises a first on/off valve (12) mounted in parallel with a first proportional valve (11), these first valves (11, 12) being controllable so as to modify the pressure applied in the tank (6) to the first fluid (S) by the second fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: FluigentInventors: Clémence Vergne, Benjamin Rouffet, Lionel Matthys, Robert Breton, Nicolas Petit
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Publication number: 20200188917Abstract: The disclosure relates to an arrangement (100) in a capillary driven fluid system for metering a predetermined volume of sample fluid. The arrangement comprises a sample reservoir (SR) arranged to receive a sample fluid, a first channel (C1) which is in fluid communication with the sample reservoir (SR) and which branches off into a second channel (C2) ending at a first valve (V1) and a third channel (C3) ending at a second valve (V2). The second channel (C2) and the third channel (C3) together have a predetermined volume, and the first channel (C1) is arranged to draw sample fluid from the sample reservoir (SR) by use of capillary forces to fill the second channel (C2) and the third channel (C3) with the predetermined volume of sample fluid. By selectively opening the first valve (V1) and the second valve (V2), a capillary driven flow may be formed, thereby causing the predetermined volume of sample fluid to flow out through the first valve (V1).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Benjamin JONES
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Publication number: 20200188918Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolating extracellular vesicles comprising: preparing a microfluidic chip in which at least two microfluidic channels are formed and inlets and outlets are formed at both ends of the channels, respectively; injecting at least one aqueous solution into the inlet of the microfluidic chip to form a microfluid; injecting a sample containing extracellular vesicles into the inlet of the microfluidic chip; and recovering the fluid from the outlet of the microfluidic chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Ji Yoon KANG, Bo Hoon HAN, You hee HEO, Kyeong Sik SHIN
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Publication number: 20200188919Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to systems for extracting polynucleotides from multiple samples, particularly from biological samples, and additionally to systems that subsequently amplify and detect the extracted polynucleotides. The technology more particularly relates to microfluidic systems that carry out PCR on multiple samples of nucleotides of interest within microfluidic channels, and detect those nucleotides.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Jeff Williams, Kerry Wilson, Kalyan Handique
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Publication number: 20200188920Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for forming emulsions. A method for forming an emulsion comprises: bringing a first fluid phase in contact with a second fluid phase that is immiscible with the first fluid phase to generate the emulsion comprising the plurality of droplets. The plurality of droplets may comprise (i) the first fluid phase or the second fluid phase, (ii) a first surfactant at an interface between the first fluid phase and the second fluid phase, and (iii) a second surfactant that is different than the first surfactant. Subsequent to generating the emulsion, collect or direct the plurality of droplets along a channel. Subsequent to collecting or directing the plurality of droplets along the channel, at most 5% of the plurality of droplets coalesce.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Joshua Delaney, Andrew D. Price
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Publication number: 20200188921Abstract: A specimen collection device and a method of using the specimen collection device are disclosed herein. In some aspects, the specimen collection device allows for the individual collection of specimens via a removable specimen tray that can easily be swapped during a procedure. The specimen collection device includes a flexible sealing element for the continual use of suction during the procedure even when the specimen tray is not inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: John F. Goodman
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Publication number: 20200188922Abstract: Improved sub-assemblies and methods of control for use in a diagnostic assay system adapted to receive an assay cartridge are provided herein. Such sub-assemblies include: a brushless DC motor, a door opening/closing mechanism and cartridge loading mechanism, a syringe and valve drive mechanism assembly, a sonication horn, a thermal control device and optical detection/excitation device. Such systems can further include a communications unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a mobile device of a user so as to receive a user input relating to functionality of the system with respect to an assay cartridge received therein and relaying a diagnostic result relating to the assay cartridge to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Douglas B. Dority, Tien Phan, David Fromm, Rick Casler, Dustin Dickens, Stuart Morita, Matthew Piccini
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Publication number: 20200188923Abstract: Provided is a reagent cartridge configured to be set in a genetic testing device and the reagent cartridge includes a plurality of reagent containers in which a reagent is filled, and a holder formed with a plurality of opening parts in which the reagent containers are loaded and configured to hold the reagent containers loaded in the opening parts, in which the holder holds the reagent containers with an allowance in a vertical direction in a state in which the reagent cartridge is set in the genetic testing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Masaki SATO, Masato HAMASAKI, Syota YUKI, Masahiko FUKUMOTO
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Publication number: 20200188924Abstract: A sample processing assembly for treatment of a sample on a substrate, the assembly including: a mounting surface for the substrate; and a cover member, the cover member being movable between an open position and a substantially closed position, wherein, when the substrate is placed in the assembly and the cover member is in the substantially closed position, a reaction chamber is formed for processing the sample between the cover member and the substrate, and wherein the mounting surface provides for an air gap between the substrate and the mounting surface. An instrument for treatment of a sample on a substrate including at least one sample processing assembly as provided herein. A method of placing a substrate in a sample processing assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Campbell RICHARDS, Matthew Struan KING, Cyril LIM
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Publication number: 20200188925Abstract: A system and method for operating a milling apparatus with grinding rolls and a variety of sensors sensing various aspects of the milling process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Josh TRACY, Alex PEARSON, Roy OLSON
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Publication number: 20200188926Abstract: The invention relates to means for the autogenous grinding, separation and drying of various solid materials in a continuous process and can be used in many branches of industry. The technical result consists in creating a high-speed, powerful and at the same time energy-efficient, simple and reliable device and method for breaking up an initial stock and simultaneously drying particles of the ground stock. The technical result is achieved by feeding an initial stock into a grinding working area, grinding the initial stock and drying particles of the ground initial stock and discharging the ground and to a certain extent the dried particles of the initial stock outwards, with the initial stock being fed in and the dried particles of the ground stock being discharged by rotation of working flywheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Ilya Alexandrovich SEMIN
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Publication number: 20200188927Abstract: A system for processing material has a power supply and a machine having a hopper for receiving and passing material to an auger. The auger has a shaft with an axis about which it rotates, a helical flighting mounted to the shaft, pins mounted to the helical flighting, and paddles mounted to the shaft. The radial outer edge of the helical flighting is crenelated with periodic notches that form rectangular blades on the helical flighting. The pins are rotationally and angularly aligned with leading edges of the rectangular blades. The system may include a vehicle, such as a trailer, having first and second compartments separated by a partition. The power supply is located in the first compartment and has a power supply member extending though the partition. The machine is located in the second compartment and coupled to the power supply member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Tony S. Piotrowski, Jack D. Coulter, Bruce A. Hartzell
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Publication number: 20200188928Abstract: A container has a tubular form, and has gel-like medium layers and liquid layers alternately stacked in a longitudinal direction. Magnetic particles, having a target substance immobilized thereon and loaded inside the container, can be moved sequentially through the gel-like medium layers and the liquid layers by moving an external magnet. The container has an information holding part that holds identification information. The identification information is correlated to a control program product for moving the magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: SHIMADZU CORPORATIONInventors: Akira Muramatsu, Ayaka Yamano, Nobuhiro Hanafusa, Masamitsu Shikata
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Publication number: 20200188929Abstract: An electrostatic air cleaner may include a corona charging stage, a precipitation stage, and an air mover (fan). The corona charging stage may include a first and second array placed under electrical potential difference capable of generating a corona discharge. The first array may be substantially parallel corona wires and may be located downstream of an air penetrable second array. The precipitation stage may be downstream from the corona charging stage. The spacing between the first array and the second array may be less than the distance of the precipitation stage to the second array. The air mover may be upstream of the corona charging stage or downstream of the precipitation stage or between these stages. The arrangement allows for higher ion output downstream of the first array with the same voltage and power consumption resulting in greater particle charging and better air cleaning efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Pacific Air Filtration Holdings, LLCInventor: Igor Krichtafovitch
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Publication number: 20200188930Abstract: A carbon fiber charging device and an electrical appliance therefor are provided. The carbon fiber charging device includes a carbon fiber electrode configured to generate electrons and charge surrounding dust, a protective case configured to cover the carbon fiber electrode such that a foreign object having a size of a human finger is not able to contact the carbon fiber electrode, the protective case including a top wall facing a tip of the carbon fiber electrode and provided with a through hole and a side wall surrounding an outer circumferential surface of the carbon fiber electrode, and an electron generation stabilization device provided in the protective case and configured to allow the carbon fiber electrode to generate electrons stably.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Yasuhiko KOCHIYAMA, Kyuho SHIN, Soyoung YUN
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Publication number: 20200188931Abstract: An electrostatic device, for example, an electrostatic air cleaner, may be provided with a corona discharge electrode; a collecting electrode; a power source connected to the corona discharge electrode and to the collecting electrode; an electrical parameter sensor; and a power supply system. The control system may receive a signal from the electrical sensor. The control system evaluates the electrical performance of the system and initiates appropriate or corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Pacific Air Filtration Holdings, LLCInventor: Igor Krichtafovitch
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Publication number: 20200188932Abstract: An electrostatic air cleaner may be operated according to a manner designed to achieve acceptable air quality while balancing power usage and corona electrode degradation levels. The voltage applied to the corona electrode(s) may be controlled as well as the voltage applied to repelling electrodes and air flow velocity. The air cleaner may also be operated to achieve desired particle separation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Pacific Air Filtration Holdings, LLCInventor: Igor Krichtafovitch
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Publication number: 20200188933Abstract: Disclosed herein are a screening method of high-efficiency biofuel-producing strains by a dielectrophoretic method using vertical nano-gap electrodes and a producing method of biofuel from the screened strains.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Sun Mi LEE, Yong-Sang RYU, Eui-Sang YU, Jiwon KIM, Ja Kyong KO, Gyeongtaek GONG, Chulki KIM, Jae Hun KIM
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Publication number: 20200188934Abstract: A method for removing suspended particles from fluids in an electrostatic separator is provided. Porous materials can be utilized within the electrostatic separator to promote separation of the suspended particles from the fluids. Small particles of catalyst material which may be entrained in a fluid stream (such as an oil) may be filtered, or captured, from the fluid stream and retained by the porous materials including reticulates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: CRYSTAPHASE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: JOHN N. GLOVER, AUSTIN SCHNEIDER, PETER GREGORY HAM
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Publication number: 20200188935Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing white pigment containing products. The white pigment containing products are obtained from at least one white pigment and impurities containing material via froth flotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Jorg SOTEMANN, Jorg MAIER, David GILBERT, Tomi Matti Juhani NIITTI
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Publication number: 20200188936Abstract: A method for clarifying a flowable starting product of solids using a self-emptying centrifuge in continuous operation in a centrifugal field in the rotating drum. A continuous draining of at least one clarified liquid phase occurs and solids emptying occurs repeatedly via outlet openings that are intermittently opened and closed. The emptying of solids from the drum of the centrifuge is initiated, the speed of the drum of the centrifuge is reduced, the solids are emptied from the solids collection chamber of the drum after lowering the speed of the drum, and the emptying of the solids from the drum is ended.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Ulrich ROTERMUND
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Publication number: 20200188937Abstract: Fluid separation chambers are provided for rotation about an axis in a fluid processing system. The fluid separation chamber may be provided with first and second stages, with the first and second stages being positioned at different axial locations. In another embodiment, at least one of the stages may be provided with a non-uniform outer diameter about the rotational axis, which may define a generally spiral-shaped profile or a different profile for fractionating a fluid or fluid component. One or more of the stages may also have a varying outer diameter along the axis. The profile of the chamber may be provided by the chamber itself (in the case of rigid chambers) or by an associated fixture or centrifuge apparatus (in the case of flexible chambers).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Gregory G. Pieper, Salvatore Manzella, JR., Brian C. Case, Steven R. Katz, Kyungyoon Min
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Publication number: 20200188938Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-cleaning rotary viewing hole and a centrifugal machine provided with said rotary viewing hole. The proposed rotary viewing hole includes a stationary frame (10); a transparent stationary panel (11) attached to said stationary frame by means of a leak-tight joint (41); a rotary frame (20) connected to said stationary frame (10) by means of a rotary joint (40); a transparent rotary panel (21) attached to said rotary frame (20) by means of a joint, said transparent rotary panel (21) being arranged opposite and spaced apart from the transparent stationary panel (11) by means of an intermediate chamber (1); and a motor (30) connected to said transparent rotary panel (21) or to said rotary frame (20), wherein the joint between the transparent rotary panel (21) and the rotary frame (20) is an interference joint (43) attached by means of a dimensional interference fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: RIERA NADEU, S.A.Inventor: Marc Riera Domenech
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Publication number: 20200188939Abstract: A flow modulation device 300 for controlling a rheological state of a dispensed pressurized fluid includes a porous element 304 and an exit tube. The porous element 304 is in fluid communication with a distal end of an outlet tube 303 and receives pressurized fluid in a first rheological state. The porous element 304 includes a plurality of channels that divide a flow channel into a plurality of flow paths through which the pressurized fluid flows and that modulates the flow of the pressurized fluid. The exit tube 305 includes proximal end 355 and distal end 345 and an intermediate body including a sidewall 365 defining a hollow internal lumen 375. The exit tube 305 is in fluid communication with the porous element 304 and receives the modulated pressurized fluid from the plurality of flow paths and refocuses the fluid to dispense the pressurized fluid in a second rheological state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Lincoln C. YOUNG, Philip Michael FORMICA, R. Sam NIEDBALA
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Publication number: 20200188940Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a water outlet device comprising a body. The body comprises a driving mechanism, a switching mechanism, and a plurality of water outlet parts. The switching mechanism is coupled with the plurality of water outlet parts to control switching of the plurality of water outlet parts. The driving mechanism comprises an operating member and a directional control mechanism. The operating member is movably connected to the body, and the operating member is connected to the directional control mechanism. Bidirectional movement of the operating member is controlled by unidirectional movement of the directional control mechanism. The directional control mechanism is connected to the switching mechanism and configured to drive the switching mechanism to control switching of the plurality of water outlet parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Fengde LIN, Wenxing Chen
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Publication number: 20200188941Abstract: Disclosed is a water outlet switching mechanism and an operating mechanism for water outlet switching, wherein a sealing member is disposed on a water dividing member and spaced in a moving direction of a activating member at intervals. The sealing member is provided with sealing units corresponding to water dividing holes of the water dividing member. The activating member is provided with a transmission mechanism which is coupled with the sealing units. The transmission mechanism comprises a first transmission member and a second transmission member. The sealing units are divided into first sealing units and second sealing units, wherein the first sealing units are respectively provided with a first transmission fitting member which is used to open a corresponding water dividing hole. The second sealing units are respectively provided with a second transmission fitting member which is used to open a corresponding water dividing hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Fengde LIN, Wenxing CHEN
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Publication number: 20200188942Abstract: The present disclosure provides a heating system for performing thermal spray coating. The heating system includes (a) a thermal spray element configured to be coupled to a robotic arm, (b) a heating unit configured to be coupled to the robotic arm, (c) at least one processor, and (d) data storage comprising program instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the heating system to perform functions including (i) receiving a first indication of a spray coating material positioned in the thermal spray element, (ii) receiving a second indication of a material of a substrate onto which the spray coating material is to be sprayed, (iii) heating the substrate for a time period until the substrate reaches a desired temperature that is determined based on both the spray coating material and the material of the substrate, and (iv) spraying the spray coating material onto the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Weidong Song
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Publication number: 20200188943Abstract: A filling device is provided, including a pump and a liquid transferring handle. The liquid transferring handle includes a grip portion, an inlet portion, an outlet portion which is communicated with the inlet portion, a channel which is communicated between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, and a window through which an interior of the channel is viewable. The inlet portion is detachably connected and communicated with the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Po-Lin LIAO
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Publication number: 20200188944Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring and mixing device including a cartridge holder (1) and a cartridge (2), a flat, at least form-fit connection being mounted between the cartridge and the cartridge holder. The invention also relates to a method for coating substrates with two or multi-component coating agents, in which the measuring and mixing device is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Roland Meisner
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Publication number: 20200188945Abstract: An aerosol dispenser (1) comprising a pressurised aerosol can (2) and a closure (3) comprising an aerosol valve (4) held within a retention chassis (5), said retention chassis (5) being associated with a flexible sealing collar (6) designed to radially surround the retention chassis (5) and to seal against the edge of an opening (7) in the aerosol can (2), wherein the retention chassis (5) is axially moveable relative to the sealing collar (6) and wherein the sealing collar (6) is of outer 7A diameter greater than the inner diameter of the opening (7) in the aerosol can (2) and is sufficiently flexible to flex through the opening (7) in the aerosol can (2) when the retention chassis (5) is in a first axial position relative to the sealing collar (6) and wherein the sealing collar (6) is firmly held 2 against the edge (7) of the opening (8) in the aerosol can (2) when the retention chassis (5) is in a second axial position relative to the sealing collar (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Joseph BUTLER, Timothy John Taylor DAVIES, Christopher John JONES, Timothy Christopher STUBBS, Andrew Gordon WALLACE
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Publication number: 20200188946Abstract: A fluid dispenser including a body, a chamber coupled to or formed as part of the body and configured to contain a quantity of fluid, and a piston coupled to the body and rotatable within the chamber to different position. The piston is movable relative to the chamber in a first direction along an axis to draw fluid into the chamber, and the piston is movable relative to the chamber in a second direction opposite the first direction to discharge fluid from the chamber. The piston has stroke lengths that are selectable via the different rotational positions of the piston and that are associated with metered quantities of fluid to be drawn into the chamber. An anti-reversal feature is disposed between the piston and the body. The anti-reversal feature inhibits reversal of the piston during movement of the piston in the first direction or the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Andrew Swain, Martin Cooper, Michael H. Bertucci, Barry Hague, Guy Thornhill
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Publication number: 20200188947Abstract: A dual-impeller spreader capable of independently a flowrate of particulate material about two halves of the spreader's coverage area. The spreader includes a frame, a hopper, and wheels rotatably connected to the frame via an axle. A first impeller is fixed to a first impeller shaft rotatably coupled to the axle via a first gear train, and a second impeller is fixed to a second impeller shaft rotatably coupled to the axle via a second gear train. A first shut-off control selectively opens and closes a first set of hopper exit openings located above the first impeller, while a second shut-off control selectively opens and closes a second set of hopper exit openings located above the second impeller. The first shut-off control and the second shut-off control selectively open and close the respective openings independent of each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Richard Sevrey, Justin B. Parizek, Casey Martin, John Marshall, Tim Jones
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Publication number: 20200188948Abstract: The present application relates to a cartridge paint refilling device. More specifically the subject matter of the application relates to cleaning the paint adhered to the feed tube of the cartridge and prevent reduction of the painting quality and undesirable rotation caused by the paint residue. An annular flow path extending from a base end side towards a front end side in the insertion direction is disposed between the feed tube of the cartridge and the feed tube insertion hole of the cartridge supporting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Yamauchi Kuniharu, Sonoda Tetsuya
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Publication number: 20200188949Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge poType: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: MELNOR, INC.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Publication number: 20200188950Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing small doses of fluid includes a dispenser housing, a diaphragm assembly, a displacement chamber, and a dispensing luer. The dispenser housing has a first end for receiving the fluid and a second end for dispensing the fluid. The dispenser housing defines a fluid flow path from a receiving chamber adjacent the first end to a dispensing chamber adjacent the second end. The diaphragm assembly includes a first diaphragm within the receiving chamber and a second diaphragm within the dispensing chamber wherein the first diaphragm is operably connected to the second diaphragm. The diaphragm assembly is movable between a first position wherein the first diaphragm moves the fluid from the receiving chamber to the dispensing chamber along the fluid flow path and a second position wherein the second diaphragm moves the fluid from the dispensing chamber to the displacement chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: John P. Breault, Ivan Johnson
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Publication number: 20200188951Abstract: An inner plate assembly for arrangement between top and bottom plates of an applicator for applying fluid-based chemicals to traveling sheets of textile substrates includes a plurality of interlocking plate segments. Each interlocking plate segment includes an outer frame segment and one or more baffle member segments supported by the outer frame segment. Each interlocking plate segment further includes a first interlocking structure disposed at a first end thereof and a second interlocking structure at a second, opposite end thereof to facilitate end-to-end interlocking arrangement of the plurality of interlocking plate segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: GASTON SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jerry D. MORGAN, Robert H. KENNEDY
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Publication number: 20200188952Abstract: A biocompatible polymer hybrid nanocomposite coating on a surface of a substrate, such as titanium and its alloys. The coating can be achieved by an electrostatic spray coating, preferably using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a matrix for the coating. For example, up to 2.95 wt. % carbon nanotubes can be used as reinforcement, as can up to 4.95 wt. % hydroxyapatite. A dispersion of CNTs and HA in the coating is substantially uniform. The tribological performance of such coatings include high hardness, improved scratch resistance, excellent wear resistance, and corrosion resistance compared to pure UHMWPE coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSInventors: Zahid Ahmed UWAIS, Abdul Samad MOHAMMED, Madhan KUMAR, Mohamed Abdrabou HUSSEIN, Nasser AL-AQEELI
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Publication number: 20200188953Abstract: Methods and associated systems for preparing a nano-protective coating are disclosed. The method includes (1) placing a substrate in a reaction chamber of a nano-coating preparation equipment; (2) introducing an inert gas, wherein the inert gas includes helium (He) and/or argon (Ar); (3) turning on a movement mechanism so that the substrate is moved in the reaction chamber; (4) introducing a monomer vapor into the reaction chamber to achieve a vacuum degree of 30-300 mTorr; and (5) turning on a plasma discharge for chemical vapor deposition to form an organosilicon nano-coating on a surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Jian Zong