Many chemicals are sensitive to or can react with compounds in the air. For example, many chemicals can react to water vapor and oxygen as well as trace gases carbon dioxide, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide. Chemicals are typically packaged in a container. A device, called an adapter, is presented to provide an inert environment when working with reactive chemicals. The adapter is fitted on the container and allows for the establishment of inert environment that surrounds the opening of the container.
A material flow control system. In one embodiment, the flow control system includes an elongated flow control body, the body having an axial passage therethrough, wherein the axial passage is in communication with a heat exchanger and in communication with low temperature storage. Each of a plurality of fingers are received in an opening passing through the flow control body into the axial passage, each opening at an angle to the axial passage, wherein the plurality of fingers together form a nozzle for passage of heat transfer material therethrough. A mechanism actuates movement of each of said plurality of fingers in said elongated flow control body.
B05B 1/32 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages in which a valve member forms part of the outlet opening
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
F16K 31/58 - Mechanical actuating means comprising a movable discharge-nozzle
The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, stabailizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.
A screw locating system including an intramedullary nail, a locating hole at the distal end of the intramedullary nail, a locator pin including a hollow section, and a locating end configured to fit in the locating hole, a cap configured to fill in the locating hole when the locator pin is in the locating hole, a screw configured to securely hold the locator pin, and a jig configured to guide a user to locate at least one distal screw at the distal end of the intramedullary nail.
Systems and methods for locating tagged objects in remote regions are presented herein, in one embodiment, a method of locating tagged objects in remote regions includes creating a signal strength probability density map by. The method also includes transmitting first packets of data from at least one first tag to a plurality of stations and determining, by a plurality of stations, received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for received first packets of data. The method also includes transmitting, by the plurality of stations, the RSSI to an uplink node; and transmitting, by the uplink node, the RSSI to a database. The method further includes determining, by the database, the signal strength probability density map representative of probabilistic locations of the at least one first tag; and transmitting second packets of data from a second tag to the plurality of stations. Based on the signal strength probability density map and the second packets of data from the second tag, a location of the second tag is determined.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
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Alkenone-based formulations for topical applications
The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C07D 303/32 - Compounds containing oxirane rings with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by singly or doubly bound oxygen atoms by aldehydo- or ketonic radicals
C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor
Systems and methods for locating tagged objects in remote regions are presented herein, in one embodiment, a method of locating tagged objects in remote regions includes creating a signal strength probability density map by. The method also includes transmitting first packets of data from at least one first tag to a plurality of stations and determining, by a plurality of stations, received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for received first packets of data. The method also includes transmitting, by the plurality of stations, the RSSI to an uplink node; and transmitting, by the uplink node, the RSSI to a database. The method further includes determining, by the database, the signal strength probability density map representative of probabilistic locations of the at least one first tag; and transmitting second packets of data from a second tag to the plurality of stations. Based on the signal strength probability density map and the second packets of data from the second tag, a location of the second tag is determined.
G01S 11/06 - Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation using radio waves using intensity measurements
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
Provided herein are blends of benzoxazine-containing monomers with polymer having one or more leaving groups, such as tosylated polymers (e.g., tosylated polyethylene glycol (PEG)); or blends of benzoxazine-containing monomers with particles/fibers having one or more leaving groups.
C08F 283/06 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers provided for in subclass on to polyethers, polyoxymethylenes or polyacetals
C07D 413/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
The present disclosure describes renewable technology applications for a unique suite of algal lipids known as polyunsaturated long-chain alkenones. The present disclosure describes the use of alkenones as phase change materials. Unmodified alkenone mixtures display good melting ranges and latent heat enthalpy values, making these compounds useful as environmentally friendly phase change materials.
C07C 45/65 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by reactions not involving the formation of C=O groups by splitting-off hydrogen atoms or functional groupsPreparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by reactions not involving the formation of C=O groups by hydrogenolysis of functional groups
Provided herein are blends of benzoxazine-containing monomers with polymer having one or more leaving groups, such as tosylated polymers (e.g., tosylated polyethylene glycol (PEG)); or blends of benzoxazine-containing monomers with particles/fibers having one or more leaving groups.
C08G 73/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing nitrogen, with or without oxygen or carbon, not provided for in groups
C08J 3/00 - Processes of treating or compounding macromolecular substances
C08L 79/04 - Polycondensates having nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings in the main chainPolyhydrazidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
C09D 179/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing nitrogen, with or without oxygen, or carbon only, not provided for in groups
H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
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Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor
C07D 303/32 - Compounds containing oxirane rings with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by singly or doubly bound oxygen atoms by aldehydo- or ketonic radicals
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C07D 303/32 - Compounds containing oxirane rings with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by singly or doubly bound oxygen atoms by aldehydo- or ketonic radicals
C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor
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Photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal-based luminescent solar concentrators
University of Washington Through Its Center For Commercialization (USA)
Inventor
Patrick, David
Gilbertson, John
Mcdowall, Stephen
Erickson, Christian
Gamelin, Daniel R.
Bradshaw, Liam
Mclaurin, Emily Jane
Knowles, Kathryn E.
Abstract
The present disclosure describes luminescent solar concentrators that include photoluminescent nanoparticles. The photoluminescent nanoparticles include a semiconductor nanocrystal that sensitizes the luminescence of a defect. The defect can include, for example, an atom, a cluster of atoms, or a lattice vacancy. The defect can be incorporated into the semiconductor nanocrystal, adsorbed onto, or otherwise associated with the surface of the semiconductor nanocrystal.
H01L 31/055 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means where light is absorbed and re-emitted at a different wavelength by the optical element directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
2P) particles supported on high-surface area metal oxides (e.g., silica, alumina, amorphous silica-alumina), in a manner that is compatible with conditions employed in commercial hydrotreating units. The catalyst synthesis includes impregnation, drying, and in situ reduction, and can provide highly active catalysts for the removal of S and N impurities from crude oil fractions.
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
C10G 45/00 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds
C10G 45/06 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to eliminate hetero atoms without changing the skeleton of the hydrocarbon involved and without cracking into lower boiling hydrocarbonsHydrofinishing characterised by the catalyst used containing nickel or cobalt metal, or compounds thereof
University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization (USA)
Inventor
Patrick, David
Gilbertson, John
Mcdowall, Stephen
Erickson, Christian
Gamelin, Daniel R.
Bradshaw, Liam
Mclaurin, Emily Jane
Knowles, Kathryn E.
Abstract
The present disclosure describes luminescent solar concentrators that include photoluminescent nanoparticles. The photoluminescent nanoparticles include a semiconductor nanocrystal that sensitizes the luminescence of a defect. The defect can include, for example, an atom, a cluster of atoms, or a lattice vacancy. The defect can be incorporated into the semiconductor nanocrystal, adsorbed onto, or otherwise associated with the surface of the semiconductor nanocrystal.
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
H01L 31/055 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means where light is absorbed and re-emitted at a different wavelength by the optical element directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
H01L 31/0232 - Optical elements or arrangements associated with the device
This present disclosure is directed to methods for the preparation of a hydrotreatment catalyst, such as nanoscale nickel phosphide (i.e., Ni2P) particles supported on high-surface area metal oxides (e.g., silica, alumina, amorphous silica- alumina), in a manner that is compatible with conditions employed in commercial hydrotreating units. The catalyst synthesis includes impregnation, drying, and in situ reduction, and can provide highly active catalysts for the removal of S and N impurities from crude oil fractions.
B01J 27/185 - PhosphorusCompounds thereof with iron group metals or platinum group metals
B01J 27/00 - Catalysts comprising the elements or compounds of halogens, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, phosphorus or nitrogenCatalysts comprising carbon compounds
C12N 1/26 - Processes using, or culture media containing, hydrocarbons
C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C07D 303/32 - Compounds containing oxirane rings with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by singly or doubly bound oxygen atoms by aldehydo- or ketonic radicals
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PHOTOLUMINESCENT SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTAL-BASED LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATORS
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION (USA)
Inventor
Patrick, David
Gilbertson, John
Mcdowall, Stephen
Erickson, Christian
Gamelin, Daniel, R.
Bradshaw, Liam
Mclaurin, Emily, Jane
Knowles, Kathryn, E.
Abstract
The present disclosure describes luminescent solar concentrators that include photoluminescent nanoparticles. The photoluminescent nanoparticles include a semiconductor nanocrystal that sensitizes the luminescence of a defect. The defect can include, for example, an atom, a cluster of atoms, or a lattice vacancy. The defect can be incorporated into the semiconductor nanocrystal, adsorbed onto, or otherwise associated with the surface of the semiconductor nanocrystal.
In certain aspects, the disclosure provides methods for producing polymers from alkenone-producing algae, such as algae species of the Isochrysis family.
C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
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