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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120130328 | Method add apparatus for transforming a delivery container into a waste disposal system This application teaches practical and cost effective methods and apparatus to enhance supply chain efficiency by transforming fluid enclosing supply delivery containers in to collection and disposal containers, and in particular, providing inter alia, a canister system... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120127555 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL DISPLAY A method for manufacturing an electrowetting device provides a first fluid on a surface of a substrate. The method includes the steps of immersing part of the substrate in a second fluid, the second fluid being immiscible with the first fluid, and a surface of the secon... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125444 | BACKFLUSH METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CHROMATOGRAPHY Certain embodiments described herein are directed to chromatography systems that include a microfluidic device and that implement one or more methods to direct sample to a desired fluid flow path. The methods can be used to backflush a sample to a desired fluid flow pat... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125440 | ROTARY COLUMN SELECTOR VALVE A rotary valve is designed to include a stator with multiple pairs of ports for connection to flow-through components and a rotor with elongated recesses that form flow channels with minimal dead volume and that permit a reversal of flow direction through any component ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125441 | SLUDGE EXTRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD There is provided sludge extraction apparatus (10) including a collection pipe (13) having a plurality of spaced, a suction pump (23), a suction pipe (15) with an end connected to the suction pump (23) and a suction head assembly (1... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120108721 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE DROPLET FUSION A method and chip for fusing droplets in a chip comprising (i) providing a first set of droplets which are partially or not stabilized by surfactant, (ii) providing a second set of droplets which are stabilized by surfactant, (iii) contacting each droplet of the first s... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120108076 | SHOWERHEAD FOR CVD DEPOSITIONS A CVD showerhead that includes a circular inner showerhead and at least one outer ring showerhead. At least two process gas delivery tubes are coupled to each showerhead. Also, a dual showerhead that includes a circular inner showerhead and at least one outer ring showe... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103423 | Separating Device and Method with a Return Flow of Heavy Fraction The invention relates to a device for separating a heavy fraction from a fluid, comprising: a main channel; swirl means in the main channel; collecting means adjoining the main channel for collecting the discharge heavy fraction; a concentric additional supply conduit w... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120104008 | Liquefied Gas Evacuation Assembly System for Underground Storage Tanks An evacuation assembly for empting underground tanks of liquefied gas. The assembly not only provides ease of attaching a coupling to the underground tanks but also increases the safety of the individual attaching the coupling to the underground tank. The evacuation ass... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107805 | Generating a Fluid Stream in a Microfluidic Device A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103421 | DRIED BIOLOGICAL FLUID SPOT PUNCH DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS A dried biological fluid spot punch device includes a tube, a frit, and a filter disposed on the frit. The tube includes a main section and a distal section adjoining the main section. The main section includes a proximal tube end circumscribing a proximal tube opening,... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103422 | WATER REMOVAL FROM ANTI-AGGLOMERATE LDHIS A method of controlling corrosion in a subsea pipeline is disclosed which includes supplying a low dose inhibitor stream (LDHI) comprised of a quaternary amine and drying with a desiccant.... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103445 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A LAGOON BATCH TREATMENT SYSTEM A lagoon batch wastewater treatment system for a wastewater treatment lagoon wherein a containment tank expands and contracts during a sewage treatment process reducing erosion of the berm or bank of the lagoon.... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120080093 | Bubble Column Reactor with Level Measuring Device and Method for Level Measurement therein The present invention relates to a bubble column reactor comprising a column reactor containing a lower 2-phase cm section and an upper gaseous phase section, characterized in that the reactor comprises a measurement device for measuring the level of 2-phase section in ... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120067428 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISSOLVING A SOLID CONCENTRATE A device for putting in solution a powdery concentrate includes a liquid supply pipe (10), an extraction pipe (30) with a valve (31), and a transfer pipe (40) connected to a junction point, the transfer pipe being for connecting to a receptac... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067427 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASS TRANSFER OF GASES INTO LIQUIDS An apparatus for mass transfer of a gas into a liquid, including a tank that defines a chamber for receiving the gas, and at least one surface provided within the chamber. Each surface has an inner region, an outer region and an edge adjacent the outer region. Each surf... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067429 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICE A fluid transfer device comprising a housing and a flow controller at least partially slidably disposed in the housing, the flow controller comprising at least one fluid channel and a vent conduit. A shroud, alone or in combination with the fluid transfer device compris... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067380 | CLEANING LIQUID, CLEANING METHOD, LIQUID GENERATING APPARATUS, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND DEVICE FABRICATING METHOD An exposure apparatus exposes a substrate through an exposure liquid with exposure light. A cleaning liquid is provided to the exposure apparatus, in order to clean at least part of the exposure apparatus. In the cleaning liquid, a prescribed gas of an amount that is gr... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067825 | EFFICIENT METHODS FOR OPERATION WITH HIGH PRESSURE LIQUIDS Methods for more efficiently carrying out various operations through the use of pressure transfer between streams. The methods are applicable for use in conjunction with a wide range of processes including precipitation reactors (19), subterranean space (49 | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067426 | BALL-SEAT APPARATUS AND METHOD An apparatus for restricting fluid flow includes: a ball receiving element disposed in a fluid conduit and configured to receive a ball that has been advanced through the fluid conduit and at least partially restrict fluid flow; and at least one seating element at least... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067430 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTUATING A VALVE A valve (100), including a fluid inlet (102) and a fluid outlet (103) formed in a housing (101) is provided. The valve (100) includes a valve seal (209) and a resilient member (207). The resilient member (207) is c... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120070348 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASS TRANSFER OF GASES INTO LIQUIDS An apparatus for mass transfer of a gas into a liquid, including a tank that defines a chamber for receiving the gas, and at least one surface provided within the chamber. Each surface has an inner region, an outer region and an edge adjacent the outer region. Each surf... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120048381 | Supply Manifold For Hydronic System A supply manifold for a hydronic heating or cooling system has a housing a plurality of valves disposed on respective outlets of the housing in a linear arrangement. Each outlet is adapted to connect to a conduit for delivering the liquid to a zone. Each valve controls ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048382 | Vapour Recovery Unit For Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) System A vapour recovery process for a SAGD (Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage) system for a heavy oil recovery facility, the process comprising a venturi ejector having one active inlet, one passive inlet and one outlet, the active inlet being supplied with natural gas to provi... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052521 | SHEATH FLOW DEVICE AND METHOD A sheath flow system having a channel with at least one fluid transporting structure located in the top and bottom surfaces situated so as to transport the sheath fluid laterally across the channel to provide sheath fluid fully surrounding the core solution. At the poin... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120047945 | Bellows Valve for Use in Cryogenics The invention relates to a valve including a circuit for a fluid conveyed into a valve body, a stopper that is movable between a rest position and an operative position from among an open position and a closed position of said circuit, and a resilient annular bellows sy... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048380 | Tubing and Methods of Making Tubing Comprising Copolyester Ether Elastomer Compositions Copolyester ether elastomer compositions and methods for preparing copolyester ether elastomer compositions. Such compositions can comprise a copolyester ether, a thermoplastic elastomer, and a compatibilizer resin. Improved properties of such compositions can be useful... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048383 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING WATER CONTAINING DISSOLVED GAS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING WATER CONTAINING DISSOLVED GAS A device for,supplying water containing dissolved gas and a process for producing water containing dissolved gas are provided. The device and the process are capable of stably supplying water containing dissolved gas having a low dissolved gas concentration, or low degr... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048384 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PROCESS The present invention relates to a method of controlling a process. The process is carried into effect in an installation or a facility which includes closed conduits filled with a liquid, process equipment filled with the liquid, control equipment, as well as at least ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120042833 | ANIMAL TRANSPORT WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD Disclosed is a method and device for providing water to livestock during transport in a trailer that is being towed behind a vehicle. In the disclosed embodiments, each stall of the trailer is equipped with one or more transferable animal transport watering assemblies t... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042954 | BUBBLE WEAPON SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING MOVEMENT AND DISRUPTING OPERATIONS OF VESSELS Embodiments of a bubble weapon system and methods for inhibiting movement and disrupting operations of vessels are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a bubble weapon is configured to generate a plume of bubbles in water. The plume reduces buoyancy of the w... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042955 | Dual Butterfly Control Valve and Method of Use A valve for a plenum or pipe is disclosed. The valve includes a large butterfly valve element pivotally supported in the plenum by at least one rod. The large butterfly valve element includes an opening for accommodating a small butterfly valve element. The small butter... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042771 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVE An electronically controlled valve includes a valve member moveable between a first position and a second position. A valve member moving mechanism is operable to receive energy from a fluid-working machine crankshaft, or other rotating shaft, and to provide a valve mem... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042957 | METHODS OF CONVEYING FLUIDS AND METHODS OF SUBLIMATING SOLID PARTICLES A heat exchanger and associated methods for sublimating solid particles therein, for conveying fluids therethrough, or both. The heat exchanger includes a chamber, and a porous member having a porous wall having pores in communication with the chamber and an interior of... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120046639 | MICROFLUIDIC FREE INTERFACE DIFFUSION TECHNIQUES A static fluid and a second fluid are placed into contact along a microfluidic free interface and allowed to mix by diffusion without convective flow across the interface. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the fluids are static and initially po... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042956 | HANDLE FOR SINGLE LEVER MIXER TAP A handle for a mixer faucet is used to facilitate operating the faucet more easily by using primarily the wrist and forearm muscles. The handle comprises a gripping element (202) and a connector (204) to connect the handle to a mechanism lever of the mixer... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120037235 | Surface Disruptor for Laminar Jet Fountain A fluid handling device, for example, a laminar jet fountain, includes a jet emanating a first stream of substantially laminar fluid. The jet fountain also includes a surface disruptor that includes a body, a water inlet, a valve, a fluid outlet, and a trajectory adjust... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120037233 | DIRECT FREE COOLING The invention relates to a mixing box for regulating temperature, having a base body through which at least one air stream can be conducted and in which there is arranged at least one filter device, through which the air stream can be conducted. The air stream is guided... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120037232 | MICROCHANNEL DOUBLE PIPE DEVICE AND USAGE THEREOF A microchannel double pipe device comprises a channel for inner nozzle (4), a channel for outer nozzle (5) and a mechanical probe (8). The channel for outer nozzle (5) concentrically surrounds the channel for inner nozzle (4), and the ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120037231 | CEMENTIOUS WASHOUT CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR SAME A cementious washout container includes a container body having a container reservoir. A hinged chute assembly is rotatably coupled with an upper portion of the container body. The hinged chute assembly includes a chute panel, and a hopper screen coupled with the chute ... | 02/16/2012 |
