Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preserving, or sterilizing inventions 08/09

20090214382 - Methods of sterilizing biological mixtures using alpha-keto acids: Methods are disclosed for sterilizing biological materials to reduce the level of one or more biological contaminants or pathogens therein, such as viruses, bacterial (including inter- and intracellular bacteria, such as mycoplasmas, ureaplasmas, nanobacteria, chlamydia, rickettsias), yeasts, molds, fungi, single or multicellular parasites, and/or prions or similar agents responsible. These... Agent: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

20090214383 - Assay test strips with multiple labels and reading same: In one aspect, an assay test strip includes a test label that specifically binds a target analyte and a control label that is free of any specific binding affinity for the target analyte and has a different optical characteristic than the test label. In another aspect, an assay test strip... Agent: K&l Gates LLP

20090214384 - Identification of a strip type by the meter using conductive patterns on the strip: A test strip including a reagent end for receiving a body fluid sample and an insertion end which is received at a test strip receptacle slot of a measuring device, the insertion end including one or more on-strip indicators for indicating to a measuring device that the test strip has... Agent: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP

20090214385 - Automatic analyzer: A diluted sample can be reused to remeasure a sample whose measurement has been completed, which is to be manually performed. The automatic analyzer according to the present invention can manage the elapsed time after a diluted sample pipetted to set hold and discard conditions. It is possible to check,... Agent: Mattingly & Malur, P.c.

20090214386 - Coupling of conduits with melted and solidified plastic material: A method of coupling at least two conduits for bringing them in communication. Each of the conduits is adapted for conducting a medium and has an outlet and an outer surface adjacent to the outlet. The outer surfaces and a solid plastic material are at least partly inserted into an... Agent: Agilent Technologies Legal Department Dl 429

20090214387 - Assembly for accommodating a probe: The invention relates to an assembly for accommodating a probe, especially a measuring probe or a sample-taking probe. The assembly includes a housing, which has a space for accommodating the probe and a first chamber for accommodating a first fluid, with the first chamber being in connection with the space... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, Pllc

20090214388 - Method for manufacturing the scale, scale, and encoder-equipped apparatus: [Solving Means] A scale base material 17 is arranged on the upper surface of a mount 26. A pattern base material 18′ as a material of pattern portions 18 are laminated on the upper surface of the scale base material 17. In this laminated state, the pattern base material 18′... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20090214389 - Gas sensor: A gas sensor including: a gas detection element; a metal shell extending in an axial direction; and a metal cylinder extending in an axial direction, wherein a leading end portion of the metal cylinder surrounds a base end portion of the metal shell and is fixed to the metal shell... Agent: Sughrue-265550

20090214390 - Microfluidic connection: A microfluidic connection comprising a carrier element having a microfluidic channel fixed between a feeding element and a backplate. The feeding element comprises a channel adopted for feeding a fluid into the microfluidic channel of the carrier element. The backplate comprises a recess arranged opposing the feeding element and comprising... Agent: Agilent Technologies Inc.

20090214391 - Microfluidic device with integrated micropump, in particular biochemical microreactor, and manufacturing method thereof: A microfluidic device for nucleic acid analysis includes a monolithic semiconductor body (13), a microfluidic circuit (10), at least partially accommodated in the monolithic semiconductor body (13), and a micropump (11). The microfluidic circuit (10) includes a sample preparation channel (18) formed on the monolithic semiconductor body (13) and at... Agent: Tamsen Valoir, Ph.d. Baker & Mckenzie LLP

20090214392 - Nano-fluidic trapping device for surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy: A nano-fluidic trapping device and method of fabrication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a nano-fluidic trapping device for assembling a SERS-active cluster includes a substrate. The nano-fluidic trapping device further includes a SERS-active cluster compartment. The SERS-active cluster is formed in the SERS-active cluster compartment. In addition, the nano-fluidic trapping... Agent: Tod T. Tumey

20090214393 - Method of generating an oxygen-enriched gas for a user: A method of generating an oxygen-enriched gas for a user via an oxygen generating system is disclosed herein. The oxygen generating system includes at least one sieve bed having a nitrogen-adsorption material disposed therein, the nitrogen-adsorption material being configured to adsorb nitrogen from a feed gas introduced thereto, thereby generating... Agent: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

20090214394 - Center feed system: The present invention features a center feed system for use within a delayed coking system, or any other similar system. The center feed system features an inlet sleeve which slidably engages a retractable nozzle, with inlet and outlet, in fluid connection with a feed source of residual byproduct, allowing residual... Agent: Kirton And Mcconkie

20090214395 - Raw material efficiency method and process: A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling product discharge from a fluidized bed reactor and for minimizing the loss of the unreacted monomer in the fluidizing gas upon removing the solid polymer product from the reactor. The method and apparatus utilize at least one detector in the product tank... Agent: Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

20090214396 - Engine exhaust catalysts containing palladium-gold: An emission control catalyst that exhibits improved CO and HC reduction performance includes a supported platinum-based catalyst, and a supported palladium-gold catalyst. The two catalysts are coated onto different layers, zones, or monoliths of the substrate for the emission control catalyst such that the platinum-based catalyst encounters the exhaust stream... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan, L.l.p.

20090214397 - Exhaust gas treatment apparatus: An exhaust gas treatment apparatus includes a device (A) which is provided in an exhaust system and which selectively reduces NOx in an exhaust gas and a device (B) which is disposed upstream of the device (A) and which decomposes urea and supplies ammonia as a NOx reducing gas, the... Agent: The Webb Law Firm, P.c.

20090214400 - Plasma processing apparatus: Provided is a plasma processing apparatus capable of generating a uniform plasma by preventing a nonuniformity of a current flow in a slot antenna. A dielectric plate is disposed to close a top opening of a plate cover and a slot antenna for generating plasma is disposed on the dielectric... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20090214401 - Plasma processing method: The invention provides a plasma processing method capable of reducing particle caused by flinging up of particles by airflow due to the pressure fluctuation in the processing chamber during the time the sample is carried into the processing chamber, subjected to plasma processing and carried out of the processing chamber.... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20090214399 - Vacuum processing apparatus: The invention provides a vacuum processing apparatus for processing a sample placed within a processing chamber in a vacuum reactor using plasma generated within the processing chamber, the apparatus comprising an atmospheric transfer chamber disposed on a front portion of the apparatus for transferring the sample under atmospheric pressure, a... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20090214402 - Microplasma array: The invention relates to a microplasma array for producing low-temperature plasmas at or close to atmospheric pressure. According to the invention, the walls of holes which are introduced into a substrate (1) at regular intervals from each other and form hollow electrodes (2) are metal-coated, and said hollow electrodes (2)... Agent: Workman Nydegger 1000 Eagle Gate Tower

20090214398 - Waste liquid processing device: A waste liquid processing device includes: a waste liquid tank to which a liquid to be hardened by radiation of an energy ray is introduced as a waste liquid; a radiation unit which radiates the energy ray for hardening the waste liquid to the waste liquid introduced to the waste... Agent: Workman Nydegger 1000 Eagle Gate Tower

20090214403 - Separator and unloading device: An unloading device includes: a separator connected to a suction hose connected to the reactor and to another suction hose connected to a vacuum car, the separator separating a catalyst sucked from the reactor by the vacuum car from air; a flexible container bag for storing the catalyst dropped from... Agent: Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP

20090214404 - Process and apparatus for improved methods for making vinyl acetate monomer (vam): The invention provides methods, apparatus and chemical systems for making vinyl acetate from ethylene, oxygen, and acetic acid.... Agent: Frank Rosenberg

20090214405 - Bubble column reactor and operation method thereof: The present invention relates to a bubble column reactor comprising a column reactor having a sparger plate dividing the column reactor into a top reaction compartment and a bottom compartment, characterized in that an inlet and outlet line for introducing and disposing a flushing medium are connected to the bottom... Agent: Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Intellectual Property Department

20090208365 - Apparatus and method for making a peroxycarboxylic acid: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and... Agent: Ecolab Inc.

20090208366 - Method of using lignin rich fabrics to prevent microbial growth in cleaning materials: A method of preventing the creation of odor and microbial growth in fabrics used for cleaning using lignin rich fabrics.... Agent: Austin Bonderer, Esq.

20090208367 - Autoclavable bucketless cleaning system: An autoclavable bucketless cleaning system. The system includes an autoclavable vessel with an inside for storing fluid under pressure and with a first connection point and a second connection point disposed at an outside of the vessel, an autoclavable outlet regulator assembly for dispensing fluid from the vessel and removably... Agent: Blank Rome LLP

20090208369 - Method of sterilizing a packaging material by means of o sterilization agent containing hydrogen peroxide: A method of sterilizing a packaging material for, for example, a ready-to-fill package with extended shelf-life for a food involves bringing a sterilization agent containing hydrogen peroxide into contact with the packaging material in order to remove microorganisms present on the packaging material. After the contact with the sterilization agent,... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090208368 - Urinary catheter, catheter packaging assembly and method of use: A urinary catheter and companion packaging system for packaging sterile items utilized during a catheterization procedure are shown. A lightweight, flexible package contains a collection of ancillary materials and a catheter package. The catheter package houses a solution pouch, a protection sheath, and a catheter within the protection sheath. A... Agent: Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer, LLP

20090208370 - Drug discovery screening device: An object of the invention is to implement a drug discovery screening device having high throughput and high accuracy. The drug discovery screening device is provided with a Nipkow disc type confocal scanner for irradiating excitation light on samples placed on a well plate, and executing image processing based on... Agent: Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP

20090208371 - Sample collection and testing device with swing arm: A sample collection and testing device comprising An elongate housing (1) having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis; an analytical element (4) retained in the housing; a sample collector assembly extending from the first end of the housing and comprising a sample collector (24) in... Agent: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

20090208373 - Captive evaporation cover for dissolution systems: A vessel includes a cylindrical section, a bottom section, a flange, and a shoulder between the flange and the bottom section. The shoulder extends from an outside vessel surface and is concentric with an inside vessel surface relative to a central axis of the vessel. The vessel may be mounted... Agent: Varian Inc. Legal Department

20090208375 - Method for improving a polymerization reaction by taking out and analysing a sample: The invention relates to a device for taking out and analysing a sample from a polymerisation reactor comprising one or more sample conduits (2), for taking a sample out of said reactor and for conducting said sample to one or more sample flash tanks (3), whereby said conduits each are... Agent: Fina Technology Inc

20090208374 - Novel silane compounds carrying a hydrazone or diazo functional group in order to functionalize solid supports and immobilize biological molecules on these supports: e

20090208372 - 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 point of introduction into the channel,... Agent: Naval Research Laboratory Associate Counsel (patents)

20090208376 - Photo-catalyst ozone detector: A photo-catalyst ozone detector includes a base. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are respectively disposed on the base. A photo-catalyst coating is disposed on the base for connecting the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and reacting with the ozone to detect ozone consistency, wherein the photo-catalyst coating... Agent: Chien-hui Su

20090208377 - Dissolution test vessel with integrated centering geometry: A vessel includes a cylindrical section, a bottom section, and a shoulder. The shoulder extends from an outside vessel surface and is concentric with an inside vessel surface relative to a central axis of the vessel. The vessel may be mounted at a dissolution test apparatus by inserting the vessel... Agent: Varian Inc. Legal Department

20090208378 - Methods and systems for monitoring sterilization status: Methods and systems for monitoring sterilization status are provided.... Agent: Searete LLC Clarence T. Tegreene

20090208379 - Decorative humidifier: A decorative humidifier which has mainly a base seat, a water receptacle device for transforming water into vapor, a fan installed under the base seat, a water opening on the bottom of the water receptacle, a power source, a shaft connected with the power source for connecting to a decoration.... Agent: Jack Hou

20090208380 - Systems for alkyl ester production: In one embodiment, an alkyl ester production system can comprise: a first transesterification reactor comprising a liquid biomass inlet located between a liquid glycerol outlet and a liquid alkyl ester outlet, a water wash vessel comprising an alkyl ester inlet, a water inlet located near a top of the water... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20090208381 - Reactor for the continuous and simultaneous production of different polyester products having adjustable variable viscosity, the progress of the process being regulated via the hydraulic drive system: A device for degassing a flowable, viscous and pasty product includes a reactor having a product inlet and a product discharge outlet. A plurality of rotors each defining a reaction zone are located side-by-side in the reactor and a separate driving system mounted outside of the reactor for rotating each... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20090208382 - System and process for production of polyvinyl chloride: A method is disclosed for producing polyvinyl chloride which includes mixing a vinyl chloride solution with an initiator solution in at least one high shear mixing device comprising at least one rotor/stator set producing a rotor tip speed of at least 5.1 m/sec (1000 ft/min), to form a polymerization mixture;... Agent: Conley Rose, P.C. David A. Rose

20090208383 - Exhaust gas purification device for internal combustion engine: An exhaust gas purification device for an internal combustion engine, provided in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, includes: a filter-shape carrier adapted to trap particulate matter in exhaust gas; and an oxidation catalyst supported on the filter-shape carrier and comprising: a particulate oxygen storage material; and an... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090208384 - A pollution control device and inorganic fiber sheet material with a fused edge: Inorganic fiber mounting and insulating sheet materials for use in pollution control devices with at least one edge of the inorganic fiber sheet material having at least one group of two or more fibers fused together. A pollution control device comprising such a sheet material. A process for cutting at... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20090208385 - Mounting mats and pollution control devices using same: The fluid delivery system includes a fluid path set with a first section adapted for connection to a syringe and to a source of fluid to be loaded into the syringe, and a second section that is removably connected to the first section. A connector removably connects the first and... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20090208387 - Plasma reactor and plasma reaction apparatus: A plasma reactor includes a plasma reaction section that includes a pair of tabular electrodes facing each other arranged with an opening and generates plasma in a discharge section between the pair of tabular electrodes upon application of a voltage between the pair of tabular electrodes so that a first... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090208386 - Germicidal water purification unit: A germicidal water purification unit in which a plurality of light sources operating in the visible light frequency range or the ultraviolet frequency range are disposed along a conduit that carries water and radiate radially inward toward the axis of the conduit to kill microbiological pathogens present in the water.... Agent: Andrew L. Ney

20090208388 - Integrated processes for generating carbon monoxide for carbon nanomaterial production: The integrated processes of the dry reforming or partial oxidation upstream of the carbon nanotube-producing reactor are described allowing the carbon monoxide to be produced on an as-needed basis, negating the need to transport carbon monoxide to the production site or store large quantities of carbon monoxide on-site. The apparatuses... Agent: The Boc Group, Inc.

20090208389 - Spinning tube in tube reactors and their methods of operation: A spinning tube in tube reactor has the usual elongated transverse annular cross section reaction passage through which reactants pass to force reaction between them; the passage being between the rotor tube exterior surface and the stator tube interior surface. The radial dimension of the annual passage should be keep... Agent: Richard A. Holl

20090208390 - Mixing apparatus: A mixing apparatus (100) for mixing at least two fluids, the mixing apparatus (100) comprising a shaft (120) rotatable about its longitudinal axis (121), a first (122) and a second (124) radially extending impeller mounted on the shaft (120) and respectively axially spaced apart, characterised in that the first impeller... Agent: Venable LLP

20090202387 - System and method of sterilizing an implantable medical device: An implantable system having internal circuitry configured to withstand a pre-determined amount of sterilization radiation is provided. In general, the system includes an internal control module in electrical communication with an implantable medical device. The internal control module can include a circuit board configured to withstand radiation and/or any number... Agent: Ethicon Endo-surgery/nutter, Mcclennen & Fish LLP

20090202388 - Analyte collection and detection devices: A system for collecting biological samples, such as fecal specimens, and testing such samples for the presence of an analyte is disclosed. The system comprises a sample collection device that includes a removably secured tab for retaining and transferring a portion of the sample to be tested to the test... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090202389 - Chemical analyzer, method for dispensing and dilution cup: A method for dispensing a sample solution and a reagent into a container in a chemical analyser includes a first step of dispensing a reagent into a container, a second step of dispensing a sample solution into the container after the first step, and a third step of dispensing the... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090202390 - Automatic analyzer: An automatic analyzer includes a storage unit for storing operation information, information about usage histories of expendable supplies provided for the analysis, and an analysis-ID control unit giving an ID to the analysis, the analysis ID being used as information for identifying the analysis to derive a calibration curve. Data... Agent: Mattingly & Malur, P.C.

20090202391 - Micro passage chip and fluid transferring method: There is provided by the present invention a novel micro passage chip having such a structure that a fluid can be transferred without using a physical or mechanical squeezing means that is applied from above the substrate of the micro passage chip. The micro passage chip of the present invention... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20090202392 - Pipette tip: A pipette tip formed by a polypropylene substrate coated with a water repellent agent. The water repellent agent contains a silicone resin containing at least one specific substance selected from the group consisting of diisononyl phthalate, diisodecyl phthalate, trioctyl trimellitate and poly (1,3-butanediol adipate). The total mass of the specific... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090202393 - Fluid sample collection system: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a... Agent: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP

20090202394 - Vial with coaxial small sample tube insert: A container for holding a sample is presented. The container has a substantially cylindrical vial defining an interior cavity and a longitudinal axis. The vial has a first end, an opposed second end, and a circumferential sidewall. The first end of the vial is open for access to the interior... Agent: Agilent Technologies Inc.

20090202395 - Pressure control system: The present invention relates to a pressure control system for maintaining the pressure differential between a reactor (1) and a feeder (2) connected thereto and provided for introducing feed into the reactor (1), characterized in that the pressure control system comprises a pressure up line (5) and a pressure release... Agent: Sabic Americas, Inc.

20090202396 - Environmental sanitizer and odor remover for purification of foods, surfaces, air and water with disposable ozone generation electrode, pressure/flow adaptable venturi injector and aqueous phase filter device: A dielectric assembly for generating ozone includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode in operational proximity to the positive electrode, a dielectric in operational proximity to the positive and negative electrodes for generating the ozone, and a knob adapted to extend outside of a housing into which the dielectric assembly... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20090202397 - System and method for delivering and conditioning air to reduce volatile organic compounds and ozone: Conditioning matrices for removing pollutants from air streams of electro-static and electromechanical devices are disclosed. The conditioning matrices can be coated with a reactive material that interacts with the airflow. The conditioning matrices can be positioned in the air stream and catalyze reactions of pollutants into nonpolluting compounds.... Agent: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP

20090202398 - Barrier device for withholding odors released by a malodorous substance, particularly for purifying plants: A barrier device for withholding odors released by a malodorous substance, particularly for purifying plants; the barrier device is provided with a plurality of atomizing nozzles for generating a layer of atomized liquid for covering the free upper surface of the malodorous substance.... Agent: Bryan A. Santarelli Graybeal Jackson Haley

20090202399 - Apparatus and process for producing a fluid activated by singlet oxygen: Apparatus and process for producing a fluid activated by singlet oxygen, comprising an accommodation vessel which comprises an accommodation chamber which is filled with at least one photosensitizer and with oxygen which can be excited to the singlet state, wherein the accommodation vessel has at least one transparent light incidence... Agent: Macmillan Sobanski & Todd, LLC

20090202400 - Bioreactor for selectively controlling the molecular diffusion between fluids: A diffusion controlling bioreactor that selectively controls the molecular diffusion between fluids through at least one microchannel in fluid communication with a reaction reservoir. Length and cross-sectional area of the microchannel may be selected to obtain a predetermined rate of molecular diffusion between fluids. When the fluids are liquids, flow... Agent: Gallagher & Dawsey Co., L.p.a.

20090202401 - Arrangement for separating coarse ash out of a flue gas stream: An arrangement for separating coarse ash out of a flue gas stream, comprising a catalytic converter disposed in a widened flue gas channel portion and serving for reducing the NOx level in the flue gas stream. Also disposed in the widened channel portion is a separator sieve that extends essentially... Agent: Robert W. Becker & Associates

20090202402 - Honeycomb structure, exhaust gas purifying apparatus and method for manufacturing honeycomb structure: A honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb block which includes at least one honeycomb fired body having a first end face side and a second end face side in a longitudinal direction of the honeycomb fired body. The honeycomb fired body includes a plurality of cell walls extending along the longitudinal... Agent: Ditthavong Mori & Steiner, P.C.

20090202404 - Apparatus for producing trichlorosilane: An apparatus for producing trichlorosilane, including: a reaction vessel in which a supply gas containing silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen is supplied to produce a reaction product gas containing trichlorosilane and hydrogen chloride; a heating mechanism that heats the interior of the reaction vessel; a gas supply section that supplies the... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20090202403 - Method and apparatus for cooling syngas within a gasifier system: A method of assembling a synthesis gas (syngas) cooler for a gasification system includes positioning a dip tube within a shell of the syngas cooler. The dip tube is configured to quench the syngas flowing through the shell and/or at least partially channel the syngas through the dip tube. The... Agent: John S. Beulick (17851) Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20090202387 - System and method of sterilizing an implantable medical device: An implantable system having internal circuitry configured to withstand a pre-determined amount of sterilization radiation is provided. In general, the system includes an internal control module in electrical communication with an implantable medical device. The internal control module can include a circuit board configured to withstand radiation and/or any number... Agent: Ethicon Endo-surgery/nutter, Mcclennen & Fish LLP

20090202388 - Analyte collection and detection devices: A system for collecting biological samples, such as fecal specimens, and testing such samples for the presence of an analyte is disclosed. The system comprises a sample collection device that includes a removably secured tab for retaining and transferring a portion of the sample to be tested to the test... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090202389 - Chemical analyzer, method for dispensing and dilution cup: A method for dispensing a sample solution and a reagent into a container in a chemical analyser includes a first step of dispensing a reagent into a container, a second step of dispensing a sample solution into the container after the first step, and a third step of dispensing the... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090202390 - Automatic analyzer: An automatic analyzer includes a storage unit for storing operation information, information about usage histories of expendable supplies provided for the analysis, and an analysis-ID control unit giving an ID to the analysis, the analysis ID being used as information for identifying the analysis to derive a calibration curve. Data... Agent: Mattingly & Malur, P.C.

20090202391 - Micro passage chip and fluid transferring method: There is provided by the present invention a novel micro passage chip having such a structure that a fluid can be transferred without using a physical or mechanical squeezing means that is applied from above the substrate of the micro passage chip. The micro passage chip of the present invention... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20090202392 - Pipette tip: A pipette tip formed by a polypropylene substrate coated with a water repellent agent. The water repellent agent contains a silicone resin containing at least one specific substance selected from the group consisting of diisononyl phthalate, diisodecyl phthalate, trioctyl trimellitate and poly (1,3-butanediol adipate). The total mass of the specific... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090202393 - Fluid sample collection system: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a... Agent: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP

20090202394 - Vial with coaxial small sample tube insert: A container for holding a sample is presented. The container has a substantially cylindrical vial defining an interior cavity and a longitudinal axis. The vial has a first end, an opposed second end, and a circumferential sidewall. The first end of the vial is open for access to the interior... Agent: Agilent Technologies Inc.

20090202395 - Pressure control system: The present invention relates to a pressure control system for maintaining the pressure differential between a reactor (1) and a feeder (2) connected thereto and provided for introducing feed into the reactor (1), characterized in that the pressure control system comprises a pressure up line (5) and a pressure release... Agent: Sabic Americas, Inc.

20090202396 - Environmental sanitizer and odor remover for purification of foods, surfaces, air and water with disposable ozone generation electrode, pressure/flow adaptable venturi injector and aqueous phase filter device: A dielectric assembly for generating ozone includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode in operational proximity to the positive electrode, a dielectric in operational proximity to the positive and negative electrodes for generating the ozone, and a knob adapted to extend outside of a housing into which the dielectric assembly... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20090202397 - System and method for delivering and conditioning air to reduce volatile organic compounds and ozone: Conditioning matrices for removing pollutants from air streams of electro-static and electromechanical devices are disclosed. The conditioning matrices can be coated with a reactive material that interacts with the airflow. The conditioning matrices can be positioned in the air stream and catalyze reactions of pollutants into nonpolluting compounds.... Agent: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP

20090202398 - Barrier device for withholding odors released by a malodorous substance, particularly for purifying plants: A barrier device for withholding odors released by a malodorous substance, particularly for purifying plants; the barrier device is provided with a plurality of atomizing nozzles for generating a layer of atomized liquid for covering the free upper surface of the malodorous substance.... Agent: Bryan A. Santarelli Graybeal Jackson Haley

20090202399 - Apparatus and process for producing a fluid activated by singlet oxygen: Apparatus and process for producing a fluid activated by singlet oxygen, comprising an accommodation vessel which comprises an accommodation chamber which is filled with at least one photosensitizer and with oxygen which can be excited to the singlet state, wherein the accommodation vessel has at least one transparent light incidence... Agent: Macmillan Sobanski & Todd, LLC

20090202400 - Bioreactor for selectively controlling the molecular diffusion between fluids: A diffusion controlling bioreactor that selectively controls the molecular diffusion between fluids through at least one microchannel in fluid communication with a reaction reservoir. Length and cross-sectional area of the microchannel may be selected to obtain a predetermined rate of molecular diffusion between fluids. When the fluids are liquids, flow... Agent: Gallagher & Dawsey Co., L.p.a.

20090202401 - Arrangement for separating coarse ash out of a flue gas stream: An arrangement for separating coarse ash out of a flue gas stream, comprising a catalytic converter disposed in a widened flue gas channel portion and serving for reducing the NOx level in the flue gas stream. Also disposed in the widened channel portion is a separator sieve that extends essentially... Agent: Robert W. Becker & Associates

20090202402 - Honeycomb structure, exhaust gas purifying apparatus and method for manufacturing honeycomb structure: A honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb block which includes at least one honeycomb fired body having a first end face side and a second end face side in a longitudinal direction of the honeycomb fired body. The honeycomb fired body includes a plurality of cell walls extending along the longitudinal... Agent: Ditthavong Mori & Steiner, P.C.

20090202404 - Apparatus for producing trichlorosilane: An apparatus for producing trichlorosilane, including: a reaction vessel in which a supply gas containing silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen is supplied to produce a reaction product gas containing trichlorosilane and hydrogen chloride; a heating mechanism that heats the interior of the reaction vessel; a gas supply section that supplies the... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20090202403 - Method and apparatus for cooling syngas within a gasifier system: A method of assembling a synthesis gas (syngas) cooler for a gasification system includes positioning a dip tube within a shell of the syngas cooler. The dip tube is configured to quench the syngas flowing through the shell and/or at least partially channel the syngas through the dip tube. The... Agent: John S. Beulick (17851) Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20090196790 - Apparatus and procedure for the cleaning of containers such as bottles in a bottle filling plant or containers in a container filling plant: An apparatus and procedure for the cleaning of containers such as bottles in a bottle filling plant or containers in a container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical... Agent: Nils H. Ljungman & Associates

20090196791 - Method for protecting substrate: The present invention has an objective to provide a novel method for preventing or reducing color degradation or color change of a substrate over time, and thereby, protecting the substrate, and is characterized by arranging positively-charged and negatively charged substances on a surface of a substrate or in a surface... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20090196792 - Multiple assay device: Disclosed is an assay device for the determination of analyte in a liquid sample over an extended concentration range comprising a first assay and a second assay, wherein the first assay for an analyte comprises a first flow-path having a sole detection zone capable of immobilising a labelled binding reagent... Agent: Foley Hoag, LLP Patent Group (w/isa)

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20090196794 - Apparatus and method for rapid heat transfer sterilization: A device and method is disclosed for sterilizing objects, commonly dental, medical, or veterinary instruments. By subjecting the objects to heat, the objects are sterilized quickly and more conveniently. The invention allows for user controls and treatment cycles to suit the needs of the sterilizing industry.... Agent: Michael Berns Maloney, Parkinson And Berns

20090196795 - Microchip inspection device: A microchip inspecting device with a temperature control function capable of performing accurate inspection. The inspection device comprises a microchip containing part in which microchips having a part to be detected and a part to be temperature-adjusted is contained, a detection section disposed corresponding to the part to be detected... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20090196796 - Breath delivery system and method: Some embodiments of the invention provide a mouthpiece for use with an electronic analyzer for breath analyte detection in an individual. The mouthpiece includes a biosensor and a hydration system. The biosensor includes a chemically active area where a chemical reaction takes place and the hydration system delivers a liquid... Agent: Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP

20090196797 - Electronic pipettor with improved accuracy: A hand-held electronic pipettor is designed particularly to be programmed and operated with one hand for the convenience of the user. It uses a capacitance touchpad control for programming, and a separate run button for the operating mode. Internal components are located so that the center of gravity of the... Agent: Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall, LLP

20090196798 - Barrier with low extractables and resealing properties: A barrier with excellent sealability, resealability, and low extractables, used as a septum.... Agent: Allan M. Wheatcraft W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

20090196799 - Catalyst withdrawal apparatus and method for regulating catalyst inventory in a unit: Catalyst withdrawal apparatuses and methods for regulating catalyst inventory in one or more units are provided. In one embodiment, a catalyst withdrawal apparatus for removing catalyst from a FCC unit includes a vessel coupled to a flow control circuit. Another embodiment of a catalyst withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel, a... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan, LLP / Intercat Equipment

20090196800 - Plasma reaction vessel, and method of producing the same: In the plasma reaction vessel (1) of the invention, two or more laminate-structures (6) having ceramic formed bodies (3, 4) in which a plasma generating electrode (2) capable of generating plasma is formed in two-tape-form, and an electrically continuous film-like electrically conductive electrode (5) held between the two ceramic formed... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090196801 - Hydrogen power, plasma and reactor for lasing, and power conversion: Provided is an inverted population of hydrogen, formed from a novel catalytic reaction of hydrogen atoms to form lower-energy hydrogen. The inverted population of hydrogen is capable of lasing. The power may be utilized as laser light or the light due to stimulated or spontaneous emission may be converted to... Agent: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

20090196804 - Plasma reactor: A plasma reactor includes a first tabular electrode, a plural second tabular electrodes that are disposed in parallel at given intervals perpendicularly to the first electrode, a honeycomb structure disposed between the first electrode and each of the plural second electrodes, and a pulse power supply that applies an electrical... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090196802 - Disinfection system with an immersion emitter: A disinfection system that is used to disinfect liquids (4) in a container (6), includes an immersion emitter (8) which is immersed at least partially in the liquid that is to be disinfected via an opening in the container (6) and which emits UV rays. According to the invention, the... Agent: Osram Sylvania Inc. Attn. Ms. Sandi Basti

20090196803 - Waste liquid treating device: There is provided a waste liquid treating device including a drum like waste liquid tank that can be rotated in which liquid that is cured by irradiation of energy ray is introduced as waste liquid, a rotation driving unit for rotating the drum like waste liquid tank about a rotation... Agent: Workman Nydegger 1000 Eagle Gate Tower

20090196805 - In situ mixing in microchannels: The present invention provides methods, systems and apparatus in which one fluid passes through an orifice or orifices and mixes with another fluid as it flows through a microchannel.... Agent: Frank Rosenberg

20090196806 - System and inlet device for separating a mixture: The invention relates to a system for separating a mixture of gas and liquid into a heavy fraction and a light fraction, the system comprising: —a separation vessel having a vessel inlet for the supply of the mixture to be separated, an upper vessel outlet for the discharge of the... Agent: Williams, Morgan & Amerson

20090196807 - Sponge sanitizer: A sponge sanitizing apparatus includes a tray having a shallow basin and an integral receptacle. The basin is sized for retaining a defined quantity of liquid and for receiving a sponge therein. The integral receptacle defines a cavity for receiving a sterilant therein and also defines a void fluidically communicative... Agent: Gold & Rizvi, P.A.