公开(公告)号：US06979818B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10860776

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: Adi A. Scheidemann ,  Mark W. Dassel ,  Mark Wadsworth ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Adi A. Scheidemann ,  Mark W. Dassel ,  Mark Wadsworth ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: H01F7/02 ,  H01J49/02 ,  H01J49/10 ,  H01J49/20 ,  H01J49/32 ,  H01J37/244

CPC classification number: H01J49/30 ,  H01J49/0095 ,  H01J49/20

Abstract: A mass spectrometer suitable to measure both positive and negative particles, such as ions for example in a vacuum chamber. This spectrometer is provided with a turnable permanent magnet segment, which provides the gap of a yoke with adequate magnetic flux having the appropriate direction to separate the positive or the negative particles. Changing the polarity adjusts the flight path of the ions. Thus, negatively charged ions and positively charged ions will follow similar flight paths under opposite polarities, permitting the use of a single array of detectors. One or more coils may be used in place of or in addition to the turnable permanent magnet segment in order to provide the appropriate magnetic flux to the gap, and/or facilitate the turning process of the turnable magnet segment. The turnable magnet and/or the coils may be inside or outside the vacuum chamber. The detector may comprise at least one detector area, two charge mode amplifiers coupled to the detector area, a first CCD shift register coupled to a first one of the charge mode amplifiers and a second CCD shift register coupled to a second one of the charge mode amplifiers.

Abstract translation: 适用于测量正，负颗粒的质谱仪，例如在真空室中的离子。 该光谱仪设置有可转动永磁体段，其提供具有适当方向的足够磁通量的磁轭的间隙以分离正或负的颗粒。 改变极性调整离子的飞行路径。 因此，带负电荷的离子和带正电荷的离子将在相反的极性下遵循相似的飞行路径，允许使用单个检测器阵列。 可以使用一个或多个线圈代替可转动永久磁铁段或除了可转动永磁体段之外，以便向间隙提供适当的磁通量和/或便于可转动磁体段的转动过程。 可转动磁体和/或线圈可以在真空室的内部或外部。 检测器可以包括至少一个检测器区域，耦合到检测器区域的两个充电模式放大器，耦合到第一个充电模式放大器的第一CCD移位寄存器和耦合到充电模式中的第二个的第二CCD移位寄存器 放大器

公开(公告)号：US20050117993A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10607865

申请日：2003-06-27

Applicant: Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: F16B37/02 ,  F16B37/04

CPC classification number: F16B37/043 ,  F16B5/0642 ,  F16B37/02 ,  F16B37/065

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with multi-engagement configurations of engageable holes. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. Provision of an elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners provides water and gas proof properties, and further eliminates squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及紧固件，其特征在于它们附接在一起的物品容易插入和特别困难的分离。 这通过具有可接合孔的多接合构造的咬合段的组合来实现。 卡扣部分可以包括防开和/或防滑部分，这大大增加了紧固件将物体放在一起的强度。 在紧固件的底部附近提供弹性体提供防水和防气体性质，并进一步消除吱吱声。 包括通过本文所述和要求保护的紧固装置连接在一起的物体的车辆是本发明的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US06899498B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10728619

申请日：2003-12-05

Applicant: Joseph William Lowry ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Joseph William Lowry ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: F16B37/02 ,  F16B37/04

CPC classification number: F16B37/043 ,  F16B37/02 ,  Y10S411/915 ,  Y10T24/30 ,  Y10T24/44026

Abstract: A Spring fastener with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. This critical configuration of the barbs allows spring fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of spring fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the spring fasteners and the parts. Assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of such spring fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies may be made.

Abstract translation: 弹簧紧固件，其具有倒钩的关键构造，其允许提取紧固件而不破坏槽和/或紧固件。 倒钩的这种关键构造允许弹簧紧固件用于各种宽度的槽中，并且防止在本技术现有技术的弹簧紧固件的情况下发生的晃动。 关键配置基于倒钩的特殊尺寸和特殊形状，涉及弹簧紧固件和部件的组件中涉及的零件和槽。 可以制造通过这种弹簧紧固件连接在一起的各种零件的组件，以及包括这种组件的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US06848874B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-01

申请号：US10209765

申请日：2002-08-01

Applicant: Joseph William Lowry ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Joseph William Lowry ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: F16B37/02 ,  F16B37/04

CPC classification number: F16B37/043 ,  F16B37/02 ,  Y10S411/915 ,  Y10T24/30 ,  Y10T24/44026

Abstract: A fastener with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. This critical configuration of the barbs allows fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. Assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of such fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies may be made. In addition, fasteners with a combination of low and high barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example, are included.

Abstract translation: 具有倒钩的关键构造的紧固件，其允许提取紧固件而不破坏槽和/或紧固件。 倒钩的这种关键构造允许在各种宽度的狭槽中使用紧固件，并防止在现有技术状态的紧固件的情况下发生的咔嗒声。 关键配置是基于倒钩的特殊尺寸和特殊形状，涉及紧固件和部件组件所涉及的零件和槽。 可以制造通过这种紧固件连接在一起的各种部件的组件以及包括这种组件的车辆。 此外，还包括具有低和高倒钩的组合的紧固件，其组合防止紧固件的晃动并且允许例如在诸如钣金的部件上的安全附接。

公开(公告)号：US20050017166A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10860776

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: Adi Scheidemann ,  Mark Dassel ,  Mark Wadsworth ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Adi Scheidemann ,  Mark Dassel ,  Mark Wadsworth ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: H01F7/02 ,  H01J49/02 ,  H01J49/10 ,  H01J49/20 ,  H01J49/32 ,  H01J49/00

CPC classification number: H01J49/30 ,  H01J49/0095 ,  H01J49/20

Abstract: A mass spectrometer suitable to measure both positive and negative particles, such as ions for example in a vacuum chamber. This spectrometer is provided with a turnable permanent magnet segment, which provides the gap of a yoke with adequate magnetic flux having the appropriate direction to separate the positive or the negative particles. Changing the polarity adjusts the flight path of the ions. Thus, negatively charged ions and positively charged ions will follow similar flight paths under opposite polarities, permitting the use of a single array of detectors. One or more coils may be used in place of or in addition to the turnable permanent magnet segment in order to provide the appropriate magnetic flux to the gap, and/or facilitate the turning process of the turnable magnet segment. The turnable magnet and/or the coils may be inside or outside the vacuum chamber. The detector may comprise at least one detector area, two charge mode amplifiers coupled to the detector area, a first CCD shift register coupled to a first one of the charge mode amplifiers and a second CCD shift register coupled to a second one of the charge mode amplifiers.

公开(公告)号：US06433220B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09345572

申请日：1999-06-30

Applicant: Douglas J. Dudgeon ,  David C. DeCoster ,  Mark W. Dassel ,  Eustathios Vassiliou ,  Ader M. Rostami

Inventor： Douglas J. Dudgeon ,  David C. DeCoster ,  Mark W. Dassel ,  Eustathios Vassiliou ,  Ader M. Rostami

IPC: C07C5131

CPC classification number: C07C51/313 ,  C07C51/42 ,  Y02P20/584 ,  C07C55/14

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of controlling the oxidation of cyclohexane to adipic acid in the presence of a monobasic acid solvent, by extracting the catalyst from the reaction mixture, outside the reaction zone. Substantially all the unreacted cyclohexane, the majority of adipic acid, and preferably substantially all the monobasic acid solvent are removed from the reaction product. In the case that substantially all the monobasic acid solvent is removed, protic solvent, is added intermittently or continuously in the reaction mixture during the removal of the monobasic acid solvent, preferably by distillation, thus preventing solids precipitation. Dipolar aprotic solvent is then added in the presence of an adequate amount of the protic solvent (the total of dipolar aprotic solvent and the protic solvent constituting a novel combination solvent) to maintain a single liquid phase, followed by a step of extracting substantially all the catalyst in protic solvent. The catalyst extract is preferably recycled to the reaction zone, where the cyclohexane is oxidized to adipic acid. Thus, the novel combination solvent, which is preferably a combination of cyclohexanone with water, allows the dissolution of the reaction product, preferably after removal of the majority of the adipic acid, followed by a substantially complete extraction of the catalyst in water. No catalyst precipitation takes place, and all disadvantages and costs of solids handling are prevented.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在一元酸溶剂存在下，通过在反应区外反萃取催化剂，控制环己烷氧化成己二酸的方法。 基本上所有未反应的环己烷，大多数己二酸，优选基本上全部的一元酸溶剂从反应产物中除去。 在去除基本上所有的一元酸溶剂的情况下，优选通过蒸馏除去一元酸溶剂，在反应混合物中间歇地或连续地添加质子性溶剂，从而防止固体沉淀。 然后在足够量的质子溶剂（总计偶极非质子溶剂和构成新的组合溶剂的质子溶剂）的存在下加入偶极非质子溶剂以维持单一的液相，随后将基本上所有的 催化剂在质子溶剂中。 催化剂提取物优选循环至反应区，其中环己烷被氧化成己二酸。 因此，优选环己酮与水的组合的新型组合溶剂允许反应产物溶解，优选在除去大部分己二酸之后，然后在水中基本上完全提取催化剂。 没有发生催化剂沉淀，并且防止了固体处理的所有缺点和成本。

公开(公告)号：US06409443B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09699758

申请日：2000-10-30

Applicant: Joseph William Lowry ,  Michael Anthony Giugliano ,  Michael Walter Smith ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Joseph William Lowry ,  Michael Anthony Giugliano ,  Michael Walter Smith ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: F16B1306

CPC classification number: F16B37/02 ,  F16B37/041

Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener, which expands by the insertion of an expanding member, preferably a screw. The fastener comprises a substantially flat head and two expandable legs. The head has an upper side and a lower side, preferably separated by a gap. The head also has a hole (round, oblong or otherwise shaped) in which the expanding body may engage or pass through for expanding the legs and securing one object to another object, such as a plastic panel to a metal sheet. The fastener also comprises a Y-shaped funnel configuration, which has been formed by a partial cut of the legs. Miscellaneous configurations of the Y shaped legs provide improved guidance to the expanding member, improved engagement to at least one of the objects, such as the metal sheet for example, and improved engagement to the expanding member, among other advantages. The fastener may also comprise portions under the upper side of the head, which portions are engageable to the expanding member. Further, the fastener of the present invention may comprise an elastic body at least under the head. This invention also relates to vehicles comprising parts connected by the fasteners of this invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种紧固件，其通过插入扩张构件而膨胀，优选地为螺钉。 紧固件包括基本平坦的头部和两个可膨胀的腿部。 头部具有上侧和下侧，优选地由间隙分开。 头部还具有孔（圆形，长方形或其他形状），其中膨胀体可以接合或穿过以扩展腿部并将一个物体固定到另一物体，例如塑料面板到金属片。 紧固件还包括通过腿的局部切割形成的Y形漏斗形状。 Y形腿的各种构造为扩展构件提供了改进的引导，改善了与至少一个物体（例如金属板）的接合以及改进与膨胀构件的接合以及其它优点。 紧固件还可以包括在头部的上侧下方的部分，这些部分可与膨胀构件接合。 此外，本发明的紧固件可以包括至少在头部下方的弹性体。 本发明还涉及包括通过本发明的紧固件连接的部件的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US06288274B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09253172

申请日：1999-02-19

Applicant: David C. DeCoster ,  Eustathios Vassiliou ,  Mark W. Dassel ,  Sharon M. Aldrich ,  Ader M. Rostami

Inventor： David C. DeCoster ,  Eustathios Vassiliou ,  Mark W. Dassel ,  Sharon M. Aldrich ,  Ader M. Rostami

IPC: C07C5131

CPC classification number: C07C51/313 ,  B01J10/002 ,  B01J19/0006 ,  B01J2219/00058 ,  B01J2219/00065 ,  B01J2219/00069 ,  B01J2219/00074 ,  B01J2219/00103 ,  B01J2219/00162 ,  B01J2219/00164 ,  C07C55/14

Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling the reaction rate and/or reactivity of a hydrocarbon to an intermediate oxidation product, such as an acid, within predetermined limits, are disclosed. Control of the reaction rate and/or reactivity within predetermined limits is achieved by monitoring and controlling the oxidant consumption rate. According to the present invention, examples of ways to determine the oxidant consumption rate include, but are not limited to, monitoring the flow rates of incoming and outgoing oxidant, monitoring pressure differentials after temporarily ceasing entry and exit of gases, and monitoring the flow rates of incoming and outgoing gases, and monitoring the rates of incoming and outgoing hydrocarbon. The methods and devices of the present invention are particularly advantageous in the case that the hydrocarbon is cyclohexane, the intermediate oxidation product is adipic acid, the solvent is acetic acid, the catalyst is cobalt (II) acetate tetrahydrate, and the initiator or promoter is cyclohexane, or acetaldehyde, or a mixture of thereof.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在预定限度内控制烃与中间氧化产物（例如酸）​​的反应速率和/或反应性的方法和装置。 通过监测和控制氧化剂消耗速率来实现在预定限度内控制反应速率和/或反应活性。 根据本发明，确定氧化剂消耗速率的方法的实例包括但不限于监测进出氧化剂的流量，监测临时停止气体进入和排出之后的压力差，以及监测流量 的进出气体，以及监测进出碳氢化合物的速率。 本发明的方法和装置在烃是环己烷，中间体氧化产物是己二酸，溶剂是乙酸，催化剂是四水合钴（II））的情况下是特别有利的，引发剂或促进剂是 环己烷或乙醛，或其混合物。

公开(公告)号：US06288270B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US08812847

申请日：1997-03-06

Applicant: Mark William Dassel ,  Eustathios Vassiliou ,  David Cole DeCoster ,  Ader Meherban Rostami ,  Sharon Marie Aldrich

Inventor： Mark William Dassel ,  Eustathios Vassiliou ,  David Cole DeCoster ,  Ader Meherban Rostami ,  Sharon Marie Aldrich

IPC: C07C5116

CPC classification number: C07C51/313 ,  B01D3/346 ,  B01J10/002 ,  B01J19/0006 ,  B01J19/006 ,  B01J19/18 ,  B01J19/26 ,  B01J2219/00058 ,  B01J2219/00065 ,  B01J2219/00067 ,  B01J2219/00083 ,  B01J2219/00101 ,  B01J2219/00128 ,  B01J2219/00162 ,  B01J2219/00164 ,  B01J2219/00186 ,  B01J2219/00777 ,  C07C51/265 ,  C07C51/42 ,  C07C63/24 ,  C07C63/16 ,  C07C63/26 ,  C07C55/14

Abstract: Methods for controlling the reaction rate of a hydrocarbon to an acid by making phase-related adjustments are disclosed. In order to improve reaction rate of the oxidation, a single phase at the operating temperature is attained and maintained by adjusting one or more of gaseous oxidant flow rate, pressure in the reaction zone, temperature in the reaction zone, feed rate of hydrocarbon, feed rate of solvent, feed rate of water if water is being fed, feed rate of the catalyst. The preferred hydrocarbon is cyclohexane, the preferred acid is adipic acid, the preferred solvent is acetic acid, and the preferred catalyst is cobalt acetate. Other hydrocarbons include, but are not limited to, methylated benzene, methylated structures involving two benzene rings, and methylated naphthalene.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过进行相位调节来控制烃与酸的反应速率的方法。 为了提高氧化反应速率，通过调节一种或多种气态氧化剂流速，反应区中的压力，反应区中的温度，烃，进料的进料速率，达到操作温度下的单相 溶剂速率，加水量的进料速率，催化剂的进料速率。 优选的烃是环己烷，优选的酸是己二酸，优选的溶剂是乙酸，优选的催化剂是乙酸钴。 其他烃包括但不限于甲基化苯，涉及两个苯环的甲基化结构和甲基化萘。

公开(公告)号：US5922908A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-13

申请号：US824992

申请日：1997-03-27

Applicant: Mark William Dassel ,  David Cole DeCoster ,  Ader Meherban Rostami ,  Sharon Marie Aldrich ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

Inventor： Mark William Dassel ,  David Cole DeCoster ,  Ader Meherban Rostami ,  Sharon Marie Aldrich ,  Eustathios Vassiliou

IPC: B01D3/34 ,  B01J10/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/18 ,  B01J19/26 ,  C07C51/265 ,  C07C51/31 ,  C07C51/42 ,  C07C51/16

CPC classification number: C07C51/313 ,  B01D3/346 ,  B01J10/002 ,  B01J19/0006 ,  B01J19/006 ,  B01J19/18 ,  B01J19/26 ,  C07C51/265 ,  C07C51/42 ,  B01J2219/00058 ,  B01J2219/00065 ,  B01J2219/00067 ,  B01J2219/00083 ,  B01J2219/00101 ,  B01J2219/00128 ,  B01J2219/00162 ,  B01J2219/00164 ,  B01J2219/00186 ,  B01J2219/00777

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of preparing dibasic acids, such as adipic acid for example, by oxidizing a hydrocarbon with a gas containing an oxidant, preferably oxygen. A respective hydrocarbon is reacted with a gaseous oxidant to form dibasic acid in a mixture which preferably contains a solvent, a catalyst, and an initiator. The temperature of the mixture is then lowered to a point at which solid dibasic acid is precipitated, while maintaining a single liquid phase. At least part of the formed acid is then removed. The lowering of the temperature is preferably performed at least partially by an operation selected from a group consisting of (a) evaporating at least part of the hydrocarbon or otherwise adjusting the hydrocarbon content of the mixture (b) lowering the pressure (c) adding matter having a temperature lower than the initial temperature (d) removing heat by external means (e) removing a first amount of heat by any suitable means, and adding a second amount of heat by external means, the first amount of heat being greater than the second amount of heat, and (f) a combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过用含有氧化剂，优选氧的气体氧化烃来制备二元酸，例如己二酸的方法。 各自的烃与气态氧化剂反应以在优选含有溶剂，催化剂和引发剂的混合物中形成二元酸。 然后将混合物的温度降低至固体二元酸沉淀的点，同时保持单一液相。 然后除去形成的酸的至少一部分。 温度的降低优选至少部分地由选自以下的操作进行：（a）蒸发至少部分烃或以其他方式调节混合物的烃含量（b）降低压力（c）添加物质 具有低于初始温度的温度（d）通过外部装置去除热量（e）通过任何合适的方式去除第一量的热量，并且通过外部装置加入第二量的热量，第一量的热量大于 第二热量，和（f）它们的组合。