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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 20120129242 | Falling Film Evaporator An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of t... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125458 | COPPER AND ZINC ELUTION PREVENTING METHOD OF COPPER-ALLOY-MADE PLUMBING INSTRUMENT INCLUDING VALVE AND PIPE JOINT, COPPER-ALLOY-MADE PLUMBING INSTRUMENT USING THE METHOD, AND FILM-FORMING AGENT A method is provided for preventing copper and zinc from being eluted from a copper-alloy-made plumbing instrument that includes valves and pipe joints and suppresses copper and zinc from being eluted from the copper-alloy-made plumbing instrument while using for the pl... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107185 | Interface Between Components of a Chemistry Module Based on a Set of Movable Containers An apparatus for carrying out a chemical synthesis and related systems and methods are disclosed. The apparatus may comprise at least one rotatable drum comprising at least one slot having at least one chemical reagent or a cartridge, and at least one system block confi... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103440 | FLOW DIRECTING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FLUID REGULATORS Flow directing apparatus for use with fluid regulators are described herein. An example fluid regulator includes a body having a passageway defining an orifice that fluidly couples an inlet and an outlet. A valve plug is disposed within the passageway that moves relativ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103742 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission capable of adjusting the amount of lubricating oil in accordance with a load on a torque converter is provided. A main regulator valve regulates hydraulic oil from an oil pressure source on the basis of a stator r... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120080272 | REDUCED GULP FLUID RESERVOIR An assembly includes a reservoir for holding a fluid, and a scavenge passage connected to the reservoir at a reservoir inlet. The scavenge passage returns the fluid from a delivery location to the reservoir. A bleed passage is connected in fluid communication between th... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120080106 | RESERVOIR FOR RECEIVING A FLUID The reservoir according to the invention for receiving a fluid, in particular under a pressure that is elevated relative to the surroundings, comprises a hollow body that is delimited by a wall having a multi-layered structure, and a device for feeding the fluid to and ... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120070963 | PLASMA DEPOSITION An apparatus for depositing a group III metal nitride film on a substrate, the apparatus comprising a plasma generator to generate a nitrogen plasma from a nitrogen source, a reaction chamber in which to react a reagent comprising a group III metal with a reactive nitro... | 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 |
| 20120067441 | IRRIGATION PIPE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION An irrigation pipe and method of fabrication that utilizes a pipe that is made of a durable material, e.g., stainless steel or aluminum. During fabrication, the pipe is equipped with a plurality of components, i.e., a flange assembly, a truss mount, and an outlet, witho... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120048268 | Inhalation Airflow Regulation Devices and Methods of Using the Same Inhalation airflow regulation devicesnhalers are disclosed. Methods of making and using inhalation airflow regulation devices are also disclosed.... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048391 | MULTILAYER MICROFLUIDIC PROBE HEAD AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF A micro fluidic probe head includes a first layer, a second layer, and a first tubing port extending from an upper face of the first layer. The first layer has a first via, enabling fluid communication between the first port and a lower face of the first layer. The seco... | 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 |
| 20120040448 | Microreactors With Connectors Sealed Thereon; Their Manufacturing The present invention deals with microfluidic devices (200) including a microreactor (20) and at least one connector (101) sealed thereon. It also deals with a method for manufacturing such microfluidic devices and to blocks of material suitable as ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034139 | Suspended Mass Transfer and Reaction Tower A suspended mass transfer and reaction tower system used for the scrubbing, stripping or chemical reaction between gases and liquids. The system comprises a top head having a suspension means, a bottom head, and a shell capable of retaining and supporting a suspended pa... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120031397 | Fuel Conversion System Provided is a fuel conversion system adapted for operation engagement with either of a first associated fluid fuel source or a second associated fluid fuel source. The fuel conversion system may comprise a convertible regulator, a fuel distribution, and a transmission. ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120031502 | DIALYSIS SERVICE BOX A dialysis service box for centralized control and plumbing arrangement of a dialysis machine is disclosed. The dialysis service box includes a plumbing arrangement having a supply inlet for supplying a fluid to the dialysis machine, a backflow preventer for preventing ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120031141 | Fluid Machine, and Refrigerant Circuit and Waste Heat Utilization Device Using the Fluid Machine [Purpose] To provide a fluid machine, and a refrigerant circuit and a waste heat utilization device using the fluid machine, whereby the size and cost of a Rankine circuit and thus of the waste heat utilization device can be reduced while preventing an abnormally high p... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120030962 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOLVENT RECOVERY IN A BATCH FLUIDIZED BED PROCESS A system and method for solvent recovery in a batch fluidized bed process is provided. The disclosed embodiment of the fluidized bed system includes a fluidized bed vessel adapted to contain a batch of solvent-containing product; an influent or intake circuit adapted to... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120024390 | Method for Operating a Water Softening System Comprising Target Value Control by a Water Removal Station A method for operating a water softening plant (1) having:
| 02/02/2012 |
| 20120024386 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE FLUSHING AND CLEANING WATER TANKS An apparatus is provided for draining and cleaning a tank under pressure. The apparatus comprises a conduit and a supply pipe. The conduit has a first end and a second end, the first end of the conduit for connecting to a drain port of the tank. The conduit drains water... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120024403 | INORGANIC COKE RESISTANT COATINGS TO PREVENT AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM FOULING A fuel system for delivering fuel to an engine includes a fuel tank, a hot section in fluid communication with the fuel tank for delivering fuel for combustion by the engine, and a ceramic coating applied to at least a portion of the hot section for reducing fuel coking... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120017515 | TRACK ASSEMBLY HAVING MULTIPLE PANELS WITH DRAIN METHOD AND DEVICE A window or door assembly and/or system having a drain method and device that is less invasive than previous implementations. The assembly can include slidable window or door panels and an upright support allowing translational movement of the panels. Distal thereto, a ... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120018016 | BASIN FLUSHING SYSTEM A flushing apparatus includes a nozzle block having a first interior channel, a first low angle nozzle group, a second medium angle nozzle group; an extension portion mountable through a basin wall, and including a second interior channel connectable to a flushing water... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120017999 | BODY FLUID SAMPLING DEVICE AND A METHOD THEREOF According to an embodiment of the invention, a body fluid sampling device is disclosed. The device includes a channel for allowing passage of the fluid through the channel, a flow controller for maintaining flow of the fluid in the channel; a flow direction controller f... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120012188 | SLURRY FEED SYSTEM AND METHOD The invention can provide or facilitate systems and methods for feeding a slurry and, in particular, to systems and methods for treating wastewater streams with a slurry having periodic flushing of conduits.... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120012204 | GROOVE SLIT WATER CHANNEL A drainage system is provided for draining liquid accidentally spilled on a casing having a plurality of pushbuttons on a surface of the casing. An electronic apparatus may comprise a casing and a drainage system. The drainage system may be connected with the casing. Th... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120012206 | PRESSURE BUFFER, LIQUID JETTING HEAD, LIQUID JETTING RECORDING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR BUFFERING PRESSURE Provided is a pressure damper, a liquid jet head, and a liquid jet recording apparatus capable of detecting and regulating the pressure of liquid with high accuracy, irrespectively of the kind of the liquid. The pressure damper includes: a main body portion (91) ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120012205 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE DUCT AND AT LEAST ONE DISTRIBUTION BOX, AND A METHOD OF MOUNTING A DISTRIBUTION BOX TO A DUCT An assembly may include at least one duct and at least one distribution box, wherein the distribution box is mounted on the duct in fluid-tight engagement therewith for enclosing a distribution chamber therewith. Also, a method of mounting a distribution box to a duct, ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120012184 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A LIQUID PRODUCT TO BE REUSED AND TO BE TREATED A device and a method for providing a liquid product to be treated and reused, including a by-pass through which untreated product can be fed into a supply pipe on the outlet side while a supply tank is bypassed, allowing mixing of already treated product stored in the ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120006430 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A BODY INSERTED IN A CONDUIT AND INSERT FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RESONANCE MEASUREMENTS Method for monitoring a body inserted in pipe conducting a fluid flow, the body being positioned in a distance from the pipe wall providing a gap between the body and the pipe wall, the gap constituting an electromagnetic, e.g. microwave, resonator, at least one couplin... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120000121 | SELF-REGULATING GREENHOUSE An apparatus and system are disclosed for a self-regulating greenhouse. The apparatus includes a horizontal air pathway disposed within a growing bed, and a vertical air pathway extending upward from the horizontal air pathway through the growing bed to an air intake ap... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120000554 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES An electronically controlled valve for regulating the supply of fluid between a working chamber of a fluid working machine and a manifold, which valve includes a pilot valve and a pilot valve elastic member charged in use by the movement of the armature towards the elec... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120000537 | Method for Collecting and Storing Rain and Snow and For Irrigating, and Apparatus Therefor A method for collecting and storing rain and snow and for irrigating and apparatus thereof, in which the containers wasted in daily life are processed and connected to be used as storages, aqueducts and outputting pipes, at first collectors are paced outdoors, after the... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110315610 | DEVICE FOR CATCHING RAINWATER In a device (V) for catching rainwater from a downpipe (F) comprising an opening (11), wherein the device (V) comprises a branch pipe (5) with a water-catching blade (12) at the end, a support member (1) traversed by the branch pipe (5... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110315247 | GAS TRANSFER UNIT A gas transfer unit includes a transfer path forming member; a gas transferring member; and a gas purifying member as defined herein, and in a case where exhaustion is performed through the first exhaust port, the transfer vanes are rotated at a first rotation number, a... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110315250 | VENT HEAD A vent head for a steam system is provided. In one embodiment, the head comprises a body defining a vent head chamber and having a vent head outlet. The vent head comprises a steam inlet conduit having a steam outlet that opens into the vent head chamber and a baffle di... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110315350 | DIRECT FORCED DRAFT FLUID COOLER/COOLING TOWER AND LIQUID COLLECTOR THEREFOR Direct forced draft fluid cooler/closed loop cooling towers and cooling towers are provided with fans at the bottom of the unit, and a plurality of layers of water collection troughs or channels above the fans to capture water droplets sprayed downwardly from the top of... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110315248 | LOW DRAG ASYMMETRIC TETRAHEDRAL VORTEX GENERATORS An asymmetric tetrahedral vortex generator that provides for control of three-dimensional flow separation over an underlying surface by bringing high momentum outer region flow to the wall of the structure using the generated vortex. The energized near-wall flow remains... | 12/29/2011 |
