With Oscillator, Reciprocator Or Agitator Patents (Class 204/221)
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Patent number: 10143222Abstract: The present invention refers to a compact device for electrolytic sterilization of food and utensils, especially for the electrical treatment of food and utensils using the electric current generated between a positive pole and a negative pole of an electrolysis system, all of those immersed in a fluid medium contained within a container covered by a lid of said device. The container is the anode or positive pole and the lid, by means of a cathode shaft provided with a cathode disc, is the cathode or negative pole, and the electrolyte is water.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventor: Charles Adriano Duvoisin
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Patent number: 10035166Abstract: A surface application unit for applying a surface application substance to all or a portion of a surface of a planar substrate in a machine for printing planar substrates. The unit includes an applicator roller (11) which is rotated (T) and can be positioned against all or a portion of the surface of the substrate in order to apply the substance thereto; an anilox roller (13) which is rotated (S) and positioned against the applicator roller (11) and which covers the applicator roller (11) with the substance; and a supply system (14) which supplies the anilox roller (13) with the substance and which is provided with a substance tank, a pump, a device for circulating the substance, and a device (16) which is held against the anilox roller (13) in order to supply the substance to the roller. A recovery system (18) mounted downstream of the applicator roller (11) can be positioned against the applicator roller (11) to recover excess substance on the roller (11).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: BOBST MEX SAInventors: Steve Aeby, Pascal Baudin
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Patent number: 9929709Abstract: An electronic device capable of adjusting output sound is disclosed. The electronic device determines hearing state of a user by voiceprint recognition, and adjusts frequency of output sound, such that the output sound coincides with the hearing state of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: UNLIMITER MFA CO., LTD.Inventors: Kuo-Ping Yang, Neo Bob Chih-Yung Young, Kuan-Li Chao
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Patent number: 9344793Abstract: An apparatus for augmenting audio capabilities of a mobile computing device, including: a housing transiently encasing a portion of the mobile computing device; a communication module arranged within the housing, downloading a hearing profile of a user from the mobile computing device, and receiving an output audio signal from the mobile computing device; a processor arranged within the housing and processing the output audio signal according to the hearing profile; a secondary audio output module arranged within the housing adjacent an integrated loudspeaker within the mobile computing device and outputting a processed form of the output audio signal in place of output of the output audio signal by the integrated loudspeaker; a secondary microphone arranged within the housing adjacent an integrated microphone within the mobile computing device, the communication module transmitting an input audio signal from the secondary microphone to the mobile computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Symphonic Audio Technologies Corp.Inventors: Aaron Alexander Selig, Varun Srinivasan
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Patent number: 8410182Abstract: Provided are electrokinetically-altered fluids (e.g., gas-enriched (e.g., oxygen-enriched) electrokinetic fluids) comprising an ionic aqueous solution of charge-stabilized oxygen-containing nanostructures in an amount sufficient to provide, upon contact with a cell, modulation of at least one of cellular membrane potential and cellular membrane conductivity. Further provided are the methods of making the electrokinetically-altered ionic aqueous fluid compositions. Particular aspects provide for regulating or modulating intracellular signal transduction associated by modulation of at least one of cellular membranes, membrane potential, membrane proteins such as membrane receptors, including but not limited to G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR), and intercellular junctions (e.g., tight junctions, gap junctions, zona adherins and desmasomes). Other embodiments include particular methods of producing the electrokinetically-altered fluids.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Revalesio CorporationInventors: Anthony B. Wood, Gregory J. Archambeau, Richard L. Watson
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Publication number: 20100038244Abstract: Provided are electrokinetically-altered fluids (e.g., gas-enriched (e.g., oxygen-enriched) electrokinetic fluids) comprising an ionic aqueous solution of charge-stabilized oxygen-containing nanostructures in an amount sufficient to provide, upon contact with a cell, modulation of at least one of cellular membrane potential and cellular membrane conductivity. Further provided are the methods of making the electrokinetically-altered ionic aqueous fluid compositions. Particular aspects provide for regulating or modulating intracellular signal transduction associated by modulation of at least one of cellular membranes, membrane potential, membrane proteins such as membrane receptors, including but not limited to G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR), and intercellular junctions (e.g., tight junctions, gap junctions, zona adherins and desmasomes). Other embodiments include particular methods of producing the electrokinetically-altered fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Revalesio CorporationInventors: Anthony B. Wood, Gregory J. Archambeau, Richard L. Watson
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Patent number: 7550070Abstract: An electrode assembly includes a distribution plate having a plurality of grooves that communicate with openings in an overlying polishing pad layer. The grooves include end openings that allow for draining of process solution, both during processing and subsequent cleaning/rinsing of the pad. Drainage occurs continually during processing, cleaning and rinsing, and so is constricted through the end openings relative to the grooves, to prevent wastage. The end openings are sufficiently large, however, to substantially completely drain fluids from the grooves between steps without delaying robotic motions.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bulent M. Basol, Jeffrey Bogart
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Patent number: 6813490Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the intelligibility of speech signals received by mobile stations via adapting some of the acoustic parameters of speech in the frequency domain. The mobile station may have the capability to modify speech signal parameters to conform the speech signal to a listener's hearing profile. In an alternative embodiment, mobile station processing and battery power are conserved by the communication network having the capability to modify speech signal parameters to conform the speech signal to a listener's hearing profile. To conserve mobile station memory, the user's hearing profile may be stored on the network.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Heikki Lang, Satu Jääskcläincn, Scppo Karjalainen, Olli Aaltoncn, Terho Kaikuranta, Petri Vuori
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Patent number: 6478934Abstract: The invention concerns a motorized device for adjusting the interelectrodic gap in mercury cathode electrolysis cells, mainly consisting of a frame, to which a number of anodes are suspended, movable in the vertical direction by means of a single jackscrew driven by a gear motor acting on double levers. The jackscrew with the motor and the lever system are fixed to a main frame, supported on the cell bottom by means of supports positioned on adjustable columns, while the above mentioned movable frame (also called sub-frame) carrying the anodes, is connected to the lever arms by means of four hinged supports. The shifting of the movable frame and, consequently, of the anodes can be controlled by a centralized and computerized system (which is not part of the invention) as a function of voltage and current variation measurements.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: De Nora Elettrodi S.p.A.Inventors: Dario Oldani, Salvatore Peragine
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Patent number: 6368487Abstract: An electrolytic cell comprises an agitated, alkali metal amalgam-containing anode, an alkali metal ion-conducting solid electrolyte and a cathode, wherein the solid electrolyte and the cathode are separated from one another by a liquid electrolyte.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Günther Huber, Hermann Pütter, Kerstin Schierle-Arndt, Dieter Schläfer, Josef Guth
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Patent number: 6287448Abstract: A process for producing metallic lithium starting from an aqueous solution of at least one lithium salt comprises the following steps: (I) Production of a lithium amalgam from an aqueous solution of at least one lithium salt; and (II) Electrolysis using an anode comprising the lithium amalgam, a solid electrolyte which conducts lithium ions, and liquid lithium as cathode, wherein the lithium amalgam as anode is kept in motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kerstin Schierle-Arndt, Hermann Pütter, Günther Huber, Dieter Schläfer, Josef Guth
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Patent number: 6251235Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for plating a surface of a semiconductor workpiece (wafer, flat panel, magnetic films, etc.) using a liquid conductor that makes contact with the outer surface of the workpiece. The liquid conductor is stored in a reservoir and pump through an inlet channel to the liquid chamber. The liquid conductor is injected into a liquid chamber such that the liquid conductor makes contact with the outer surface of the workpiece. An inflatable tube is also provided to prevent the liquid conductor from reaching the back face of the workpiece. A plating solution can be applied to the front face of the workpiece where a retaining ring/seal further prevents the plating solution and the liquid conductor from making contact with each other. Further, the present invention can be used to dissolve/etch a metal layer from the periphery of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Nutool, Inc.Inventors: Homayoun Talieh, Bulent Basol
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Patent number: 6068740Abstract: An electrode carrying frame drive system for mercury-cathode electrolytic cells. The drive system is made up of a plurality of electrode carrying frames (20) each of which is associated with two crosspieces (12) each with two inclined surfaces (13) on which two carriages (21) slide driven by at least one motorization (30) causing raising and lowering of the electrode frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: PRS Di Ing. Roberto Prandoni & C.S.a.s.Inventor: Roberto Prandoni
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Patent number: 5389026Abstract: Microscale cold cathodes include a metallic emitter tip with a very sharp end. The microscale cold cathodes are manufactured by forming a cone of metal on a substrate, oxidizing the surface of the cone, and removing the oxidized film from the cone surface to produce an emitter tip.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1993Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Shinya Fukuta, Keiichi Betsui
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Patent number: 4668368Abstract: A metal amalgamatable with mercury, gold in particular, is extracted from a slurry in which it is dispersed in low concentration, in particular from alluvial sands, by contact with mercury the surface of which is continuously freed of the sulfides which form thereon as a secondary process and is renewed continuously by electrolytic deposit of mercury.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1986Date of Patent: May 26, 1987Inventor: Antonio Ferro