Abstract

The present invention relates, inter alia, to the use of porous crystalline solids constituted of a metal-organic framework (MOF) for the selective capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising carboxylic acid functional group(s) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising an hydroxyl functional group. The present invention relates, inter alia, to the use of porous crystalline solids constituted of a metal-organic framework (MOF) for the selective capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising carboxylic acid functional group(s) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising an hydroxyl functional group. The MOF solids of the present invention can be used for the purification of air, for example for the selective capture of VOCs comprising carboxylic acid functional group(s) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising an hydroxyl functional group from outdoor air. It may be used for art preservation, such as the conservation of cellulose derivate films, for indoor air purification systems such as HEPA air filters, adsorbent purifiers, kettle filters, fette filters, honeycomb filters or air conditioning filters, for outdoor air purification systems such as gas mask, nose filter, adsorption columns or chimney filters, and in cosmetic applications such as deodorants, anti-odor shampoo, hygienic protection products, wipes or diapers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties

Abstract

The turbo-centrifugal filtration device of the invention is installed in a tube holder of a centrifuge, which rotor has an angle (ω) of axial rotation, the turbo- centrifugal filtration device rotates under an angle (α) around the rotation axis (Xr) and comprises: a cylindrical feed cartridge configured to receive a sample liquid solution (12d), a membrane support assembly (2d) connected through a coupling connection (8d) into a receiving angled cavity making an angle (β) with axis (Xr), and a round-shape cylindrical permeate reservoir configured to receive a filtrate fluid (13d) filtered through a filtration membrane. A sealing element (9d) is provided adjacent to the membrane, as well as a concentrate chamber (66d). The membrane support assembly (2d) comprises first channels (11d) to convey the permeate solution into the permeate reservoir (3d) and through a second channel (23d') aligned with the continuation of second channel (23d), located in the cylindrical feed cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/18 - Apparatus therefor
• B01D 63/16 - Rotary, reciprocated or vibrated modules
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01D 65/10 - Testing of membranes or membrane apparatusDetecting or repairing leaks

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an oil dispersant composition for dispersing a crude oil or a petrochemical spill comprising at least 20% (w/w) of a gum comprising a mannosylerythritol lipids mixture; at least 10% (w/w) polyethylene glycol sorbitan ester; and at least 20% (w/w) of a hydrophobic organic solvent, wherein said organic solvent has a flash point superior to the crude oil or the petrochemical spill flash point, preferably superior to 60° C. The disclosure also relates to a method for obtaining said composition as well as a method for dispersing an oil spill, comprising the step of applying the disclosed oil dispersant composition with an oil present in a body of water.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 23/32 - Heterocyclic compounds
• C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
• C09K 23/42 - Ethers, e.g. polyglycol ethers of alcohols or phenols
• C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbons, e.g. oil
• C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for C02 sequestration in soils using biocementation and sealing the soil with bentonite slurry. The method comprises the steps of adding biological agents (A) to the soil, adding a feed solution (B) to the soil, sealing the soil by adding a bentonite slurry (0), which can be phased or simultaneous, followed by mechanical mixing (D) and injection of CO2 (E).

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
• C04B 28/10 - Lime cements or magnesium oxide cements

Abstract

The present document discloses a steerable-beam microwave antenna, arranged for steering a beam relative to a longitudinal axis of the antenna, comprising: a discrete transmitarray comprising a plurality of sub-wavelength phase-shifting unit-cells, rotatably mounted for rotating about said longitudinal axis, having an aperture orthogonal to said longitudinal axis; a feeder for emitting and/or receiving a microwave signal to and/or from the discrete transmitarray, comprising at least one rotatable feeding part; wherein the unit-cell layout of the discrete transmitarray has a phase distribution which superimposes a phase gradient along a transversal axis orthogonal to said longitudinal axis and a rotationally-symmetric phase correction centred on said longitudinal axis. It is also disclosed a method for operating and a method of manufacturing said steerable-beam microwave antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/14 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems for varying the relative position of primary active element and a refracting or diffracting device
• H01Q 3/46 - Active lenses or reflecting arrays
• H01Q 19/06 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens

Abstract

The present invention relates to an integrated solid flow meter comprising a mechanical block, an electronic processing block, and a post-processing block in which: the mechanical block comprises one or more pressurised housings, flanked by one or more separator plates, a membrane covering an upper part of said pressurised housings, a pneumatic circuit associated with said pressurised housings and a stop bar; the electronic processing block comprises a microcontroller, where firmware is executed, and a pressure transducer; and the post-processing block comprises the application of a statistical filtering algorithm. A method for measuring solid flows using the aforementioned integrated solid flow meter is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/30 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow by drag-force, e.g. vane type or impact flowmeter for fluent solid material
• G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices
• G01F 15/16 - DiaphragmsBellowsMountings therefor
• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry

Goods & Services

Starches for use in manufacturing and industry; putties, and fillers and pastes for use in industry; chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; detergents for use in manufacture and industry; adhesives for use in industry; filtering materials [chemical, mineral, vegetable and other unprocessed materials]; unprocessed plastics; growing media, fertilizers and chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; chemical preparations and materials for film, photography and printing; unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins; salts for industrial purposes; adhesives for use in industry; unprocessed plastics; unprocessed plastics; unprocessed plastics; chemicals for use in industry.

Abstract

The present disclosure refers to a new composition and composite material that arises from the combination of waste from two industries: 1) ornamental rock industry, and 2) cigarette filter industry. The composition developed comprises cigarette filters, specifically the component comprising cellulose acetate as a binder for stone powders, with the purpose of consolidation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the medical imaging field, specifically, associated computer systems for identifying breast lesions. The subject of the present disclosure is a machine learning system for diagnosing breast lesions (10), comprising a first database (11) a second database (12) and at least one server (20) interconnected with the first and second databases, that trains (110) and uses classifier agents (140) to determine a classification and respective segmentation associated with breast lesions through the determination of probable physical parameters with the determination of a probability of occurrence, based on digital images of a breast section (120). The computational determination of probable physical parameters is adapted based on demographic characteristics of the clinician (130), thus implementing a solution with varying degrees of assertiveness (150). This solution improves on known solutions by determining a probability degree of breast lesions existence through a highly adaptable computer system trained for this purpose.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• A61B 6/50 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• A61B 8/08 - Clinical applications
• G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves

Abstract

It is the object of the present invention to provide a mobile platform that allows the execution of physical stimulation and rehabilitation exercises through augmented reality games, of simple preparation and configuration, adaptable to various spaces and operating conditions. For this purpose, the platform comprises a sensory unit (2) and a projection unit (5), which are controlled by a processing unit (4). All these units are integrated in a mobile base (9), to allow the displacement of the platform. This also comprises a rotating joint (7) and an articulated arm (8) to allow the projection of games on the floor or on the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

Non-destructive testing probe and method for characterization of an electrically conductive part (10) of defects (11) and/or geometrical features (12), being suitable for a probe sweep(60) of the part(10), comprising: a magnetic field generator (40,41,20) for generating an alternating magnetic field β including a generator frequency (fβ) with a phase (ϕβ), for inducing eddy currents in the part; a magnetic field sensor (30,51,52) for receiving a magnetic field emitted by the eddy currents in the part and providing a signal output (DC); characterized in that the magnetic field sensor comprises an alternating current bias (50) including a bias frequency (fβ) with a phase (ϕΔβ+Δϕ), wherein the generator frequency (fβ) and the bias frequency (fβ) are the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
• G01V 3/00 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the production of membranes of submicrometric thickness and rolls of Ga2O3 comprising the steps of: a) implanting ions in a monocrystal semiconductor of Ga2O3, with a cleavage plane parallel to the surface, at a temperature below 500° C., making an ion beam to strike, along a non-parallel direction to the referred cleavage plane, with an energy in the range of 10-4000 keV, a flux in the range of 1×1012-1×1014 ions/cm2·s and a fluence in the range of 1×1013-1×1016 ions/cm2, forming at least one roll; b) subjecting the at least one roll formed in step a) to a thermal treatment at a temperature equal to or greater than 500° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/425 - Bombardment with radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• C30B 29/16 - Oxides
• C30B 31/22 - Doping by irradiation with electromagnetic waves or by particle radiation by ion-implantation
• C30B 33/02 - Heat treatment
• H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

Articulated suspension for vehicles in which each end of the axle is supported (3) on a vertical bar (11), connected to the frame (2) by two horizontal bars (9) and (10), arranged on opposite sides of the bar (11). In addition to this articulation, the suspension may include elastic and damping elements, as usual. The vertical movement of the frame (2) tilts the horizontal bars (9) and (10) in opposite directions so that the connecting point (3) on the vertical bar (11) does not move horizontally in relation to the frame (2). Two suspensions of this type, one at each end of the axle, completely guide the axle preventing the vertical movements of the chassis to affect the axle's steering.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61F 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B61F 5/32 - Guides, e.g. plates, for axle-boxes
• B61F 3/16 - Types of bogies with a separate axle for each wheel

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a pre-hydrogel composition for forming an electroconductive hydrogel of poly(3,4- ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) and gelatine, cross-linked with riboflavin, with the ability to self-heal, and recover its mechanical and electroconductive properties. The method for producing the hydrogel, as well as compositions for use in medicine comprising the pre-hydrogel, or hydrogel, described, are also disclosed. In particular, compositions for use in tissue engineering, controlled drug delivery, and/or for biosensors are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
• A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form

Goods & Services

Starches for use in manufacturing and industry; putties, and fillers and pastes for use in industry; chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; detergents for use in manufacture and industry; adhesives for use in industry; filtering materials [chemical, mineral, vegetable and other unprocessed materials]; unprocessed plastics; growing media, fertilizers and chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; chemical preparations and materials for film, photography and printing; unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins; salts for industrial purposes; adhesives for use in industry; unprocessed plastics; unprocessed plastics; unprocessed plastics; chemicals for use in industry.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a set of railway vehicles for a high-speed system, the railway set comprising a receiving railway vehicle (1), a satellite railway vehicle (2) and a device for connecting the vehicles (1) and (2). The satellite railway vehicle (2) comprises a nose (6) and a door (16) arranged in the nose (6); the receiving railway vehicle (1) comprises a receiving opening (21) into which the nose (6) of the satellite railway vehicle (2) fits, a floor (11) and a transition section (15); and the connecting device comprises a male coupling in solidarity with a gangway (12) and a female coupling into which the male coupling fits, coupling the railway vehicles (1, 2). The invention is in the field of railway transport.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 19/02 - Door arrangements specially adapted for rail vehicles for carriages
• B61G 7/00 - Details or accessories
• B61K 1/00 - Transferring passengers, articles, or freight to and from moving trainsSlipping or coupling vehicles from or to moving trains
• B61D 17/20 - Communication passages between coachesAdaptation of coach ends therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing nitrogen fertilisers using plasma technology comprising the steps of a) producing a swirling flow; b) irradiating said flow from step a) with electromagnetic radiation emitted by a microwave plasma volume produced by surface- waves; c) passing said flow from step b) inside said microwave plasma volume; d) subjecting said flow from step c) to a pressure drop at the exit of said microwave plasma volume; e) moving said flow from step d) through an aerosol volume; and f) collecting the fertiliser formed in the previous step. The invention also relates to a system for implementing the process. The invention finds application in the field of nitrogen fertiliser production.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05C 5/00 - Fertilisers containing other nitrates
• B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
• C05C 11/00 - Other nitrogenous fertilisers
• C01B 21/20 - Nitrogen oxidesOxyacids of nitrogenSalts thereof

Abstract

A system for cell culture and analysis and a method of analyzing the effect of shear stress on cells, the system comprising: a fluidic plate comprising at least one flow channel, each flow channel comprising an inlet, an enclosed passage and an outlet, wherein the enclosed passage is tapered at both ends, and at least one insert hole which forms an opening between the enclosed passage and the bottom of the fluidic plate; a culture plate comprising at least one through-hole; and an island plate comprising at least one raised island. The through-hole, the raised island and the insert hole are dimensioned such that the raised island can be inserted into the through-hole or the insert hole to form a liquid proof seal.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/32 - Inoculator or sampler multiple field or continuous type
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a joint actuation device (50) comprising: a support structure consisting of a spring chassis (1) connected to a clutch chassis (13) defining an inner part of the support structure comprising an active unidirectional clutch comprising a cam (4), at least three rollers (9), a pin (10) and a lever (11); an electronic control unit comprising a microprocessor (6), an actuator (7), a rod (8), an inertial measurement unit (5) and at least one angular position sensor (2); and at least one spring (3), wherein the rod (8) of the electronic control unit is movable and can take two alternative positions inside the actuator (7), a back position or a front position, which corresponds to the actuator (7) being switched off or on, respectively. The invention is in the field of devices for assisting human locomotion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing chitosan biopolymers characterised by comprising the steps of mechano-chemical extraction of chitin from biomass; and mechano- chemical deacetylation of chitin to chitosan, in which the steps take place in a planetary ball mill, at room temperature, without the addition of a solvent and in which chitosan with an average molecular weight of over 1000 kDa is obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
• C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of nanoporous materials, in particular metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and Lewis-based gas delivery and/or slow release, or the detection of Lewis-based gas(es) in gases or liquid streams. The present invention relates, inter alia, to a new ultra-microporous crystalline metal organic framework solid ( comprising bisphosphonic acid ligands (also refered to as Phosphonate MOF), such as MIP-210(M) and uses thereof as a carrier in Lewis-based gas (such as NO) delivery. The invention also relates to controlled release of the Lewis-based gas in wounds, for example by topical application. The invention also encompasses a synthetic method for producing the new ultra- microporous crystalline metal organic framework solid of the invention. The MOFs of the present invention can be used in various applications such as gas carrier and/or for the controlled release of gas. The MOFs of the present invention thus are very versatile and have therapeutic and non therapeutic applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 15/02 - Iron compounds
• A61L 15/00 - Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads
• A61P 17/02 - Drugs for dermatological disorders for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like
• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
• B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• C07F 9/38 - Phosphonic acids [R—P(:O)(OH)2]Thiophosphonic acids

Abstract

Device (1) and system for macrofiltration are disclosed. The macrofiltration comprises mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) recovery, the MELs being in the form of particles. System comprising the device (1) is also disclosed. The system comprises a first pathway (6) in fluid communication, wherein this first pathway comprises sequentially a first valve (3), a first pump (4), a bioreactor (2) and a second valve (10), and where this first pathway is between the at least one outlet and inlet of the device (1). Process for enhancing mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) production is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• B01D 61/14 - UltrafiltrationMicrofiltration
• C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler

Abstract

The invention relates to a plenoptic imaging system for acquiring an image of an object, this system comprising: - a source for generating an X-ray beam towards the object, - a main optical device for receiving and reflecting the beam coming from the object, - a matrix of lenses or holes, - an array of photodetectors, each receiving an X-ray beam coming from a lens or a hole. According to the invention, the main optical device comprises at least one curved crystal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material

Abstract

The present invention refers to a video-based system for the detection, recognition, registration and/or segmentation of seizures in an unobtrusive and privacy-preserving manner. The device may be discreetly encased within a household object such as a light fixture (100) to ensure unobtrusiveness and is paired with a motion recognition procedure that generates unidentifiable representations of the data. A computational unit (200) receives video footage from a video camera unit (500) and powers a lighting unit with regular (601) and infrared (602) lighting modules, for operation under any lighting conditions. This computational unit (200) also interfaces with a control module (300) to enable manual control of the recording process and a transmission module (400) to securely transmit recorded data or information about recorded data.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

Abstract

The present invention falls within the field of medical imaging, specifically imaging aimed at identifying breast lesions, specifically, identifying potential breast cancer lesion masses or potential cancer lesion calcifications of the breast. The object of the present invention is a computational method for the improved identification of breast lesions that involves obtaining digital images of a breast section, with at least two digital images obtained by different imaging technologies, their segmentation and consequent correlations, to identify one or more cancer lesions. This allows for improved automation of the identification of breast lesions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

Abstract

A new 1D silver coordination polymer built of the 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane aminophosphine, diclofenac and silver(I) ions is disclosed, the method of preparation and medical use thereof, especially for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 1/10 - Silver compounds
• A61K 31/555 - Heterocyclic compounds containing heavy metals, e.g. hemin, hematin, melarsoprol
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• C07C 229/42 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton with carboxyl groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by saturated carbon chains
• A61K 31/196 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group the amino group being directly attached to a ring, e.g. anthranilic acid, mefenamic acid, diclofenac, chlorambucil

Abstract

Disclosed are an attitude estimation method, a terminal, a system and a computer-readable storage medium. For the problem of attitude and sensor bias estimation, a cascade solution method is provided. The first part of the cascade is a Kalman filter applied to an LTV system, and the second part of the cascade is a nonlinear attitude observer built in SO(3). In the estimation process, only one constant inertial reference vector needs to be measured explicitly in body-fixed coordinates, and the complexity of the attitude estimation algorithm is greatly simplified by exploiting the geometric relationship between the inertial reference vector and the Earth angular velocity vector. At the same time, the time-varying characteristics of the implemented Kalman filter help to avoid the tedious empirical gain adjustment process that often relies on sets of piecewise constant gains, to improve the convergence speed of the algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/24 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control
• B64G 1/28 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control using inertia or gyro effect

Abstract

The present invention relates, inter alia, to the use of porous crystalline solids constituted of a metal-organic framework (MOF) for the selective capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising carboxylic acid functional group(s) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising an hydroxyl functional group. The MOF solids of the present invention can be used for the purification of air, for example for the selective capture of VOCs comprising carboxylic acid functional group(s) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprising an hydroxyl functional group from outdoor air. It may be used for art preservation, such as the conservation of cellulose derivate films, for indoor air purification systems such as HERA air filters, adsorbent purifiers, kettle filters, fette filters, honeycomb filters or air conditioning filters, for outdoor air purification systems such as gas mask, nose filter, adsorption columns or chimney filters, and in cosmetic applications such as deodorants, anti-odor shampoo, hygienic protection products, wipes or diapers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

Abstract

The present invention relates to in vitro methods for producing cardiomyocytes, cardiomyocytes produced by such methods and methods for the use of such cardiomyocytes. The invention provides methods for producing a population of cardiomyocytes, as well as populations of cardiomyocytes so produced. Also provided are methods of identifying or classifying a genetic variants associated with a cardiac condition, of screening compounds, and of predicting a subject's response to one or more treatments for a cardiac condition using the populations of cardiomyocytes produced by the methods of the invention. Other aspects of the invention relate to therapeutic compositions comprising the population of cardiomyocytes produced by the methods of the invention, for use in the treatment of a cardiac condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/077 - Mesenchymal cells, e.g. bone cells, cartilage cells, marrow stromal cells, fat cells or muscle cells
• A61K 35/34 - MusclesSmooth muscle cellsHeartCardiac stem cellsMyoblastsMyocytesCardiomyocytes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an oil dispersant composition for dispersing a crude oil or a petrochemical spill comprising at least 20% (w/w) of a gum comprising a mannosylerythritol lipids mixture; at least 10% (w/w) polyethylene glycol sorbitan ester; and at least 20% (w/w) of a hydrophobic organic solvent, wherein said organic solvent has a flash point superior to the crude oil or the petrochemical spill flash point, preferably superior to 60 °C. The disclosure also relates to a method for obtaining said composition as well as a method for dispersing an oil spill, comprising the step of applying the disclosed oil dispersant composition with an oil present in a body of water.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 33/04 - De-watering or demulsification of hydrocarbon oils with chemical means
• C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel liquid-liquid extraction process of a bio-oil obtained by an improved thermochemical process. This extraction process gives rise to two distinct phases: an organic phase, with bio-oil of energetic added value, and an aqueous phase, where the following can be obtained by chemical compounds with added value: lactic acid, formic acid, hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, levulinic acid, monosaccharides, disaccharides and compounds with antioxidant properties, among others.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 51/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by liquid-liquid treatment
• C07C 37/72 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by physical treatment by liquid-liquid treatment
• C07D 307/50 - Preparation from natural products
• C07H 1/08 - SeparationPurification from natural products
• C07C 59/185 - Saturated compounds having only one carboxyl group and containing keto groups

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a portable device to study the exposure of cells to dry powders, methods and uses thereof.The present disclosure is a portable device for measure the exposure of cells to dry powders comprising a hollow main body, a hollow base, a headspace and at least an inlet for gas flown,wherein the main body has bell format;wherein the bottom of the main body is sufficiently large to cover the cells of a cell support; wherein the headspace has a form of invert cone shape;wherein the headspace is bound to the main body;wherein the bell format of main body comprises an angle between the external wall of the upper part of the bell format to the vertical defined by the tangent to the outside wall of the bottom of the main body equal or below to 20° for allow the turbulent regime of the gas injected, allowing the drag and deposition of a dry powder over the cell in the cell support.The device of the present disclosure allows the correct distribution of the tested powered over the cell, without introduction of fluids and preventing cell damage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/483 - Physical analysis of biological material
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters

Abstract

22 222222; and drying the atomised particles of frozen solution/mixture by freeze-drying.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules

Abstract

The present invention lies within the field of construction materials and concerns a process for separating the constituents of hardened concrete, with the aim of extracting the cementitious fraction to be used in the production of thermoactivated recycled cement, involving the essential steps of: (a) crushing the concrete waste; (b) screening the crushed material to separate material smaller than about 1 mm; (c) fragmenting material larger than 1 mm; (d) screening material smaller than 1 mm into various granulometric fractions; (e) high intensity magnetic separation of the material; (f) grinding of the cementitious fraction resulting from the magnetic separation in the previous step to a size that allows its efficient thermoactivation; and (g) obtaining a thermoactivated recycled cement.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 7/24 - Cements from oil shales, residues or waste other than slag
• B03C 1/18 - Magnetic separation acting directly on the substance being separated with material carriers in the form of belts with magnets moving during operation
• B03C 1/00 - Magnetic separation
• B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile platform that allows the execution of physical stimulation and rehabilitation exercises through augmented reality games, of simple preparation and configuration, adaptable to various spaces and operating conditions. For this purpose, the platform comprises a sensory unit (2) and a projection unit (5) which are controlled by a processing unit (4). All these units are integrated in a mobile base (9), to allow the displacement of the platform. Said platform also comprises a rotating joint (7) and an articulated arm (8) to allow the projection of games on the floor or on the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players

Abstract

This invention refers to new unsaturated polyester resins based on building blocks partially or almost fully derived from renewable or sustainable resources. The resins presented in the invention are suitable for the manufacturing of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials through different processing techniques, including cold and hot curing processes. Cured resins developed with the present invention have mechanical and thermophysical properties that match or exceed the performance of conventional petrochemical unsaturated polyester resins.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 283/01 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers provided for in subclass on to unsaturated polyesters
• C08G 63/52 - Polycarboxylic acids or polyhydroxy compounds in which at least one of the two components contains aliphatic unsaturation
• C08G 63/676 - Polyesters containing oxygen in the form of ether groups derived from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds in which at least one of the two components contains aliphatic unsaturation
• C08L 67/06 - Unsaturated polyesters

Abstract

The present invention discloses a solution comprising alcohol and chitosan and/or chitosan derivative(s); wherein the chitosan is of molecular weight from 100 KDa to 500 KDa, preferably from 150 KDa and 350 KDa; wherein the degree of deacetylation of chitosan is at least 50%, preferably from 70 to 99%, even more preferably from 80 to 98%; wherein the ratio between chitosan and/or chitosan derivative:alcohol is from 50:50 to 10:90, preferably from 40:60 to 20:80; and wherein the concentration of chitosan to aqueous/acid phase is at least 0.01%. The present invention also discloses a process for obtaining the solution herein disclosed and its use for disinfecting surfaces and hands.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 31/02 - Acyclic compounds
• A01N 25/06 - Aerosols
• A01N 43/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one or more oxygen or sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atom with one hetero atom six-membered rings with oxygen as the ring hetero atom
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof

Abstract

A new method is described for the detection and classification of non-periodic signals and the respective system that implements it, within the scope of flow cytometry techniques for the acquisition of biological information in order to increase the accuracy in the detection of labeling particles. A new method is described for the detection and classification of non-periodic signals and the respective system that implements it, within the scope of flow cytometry techniques for the acquisition of biological information in order to increase the accuracy in the detection of labeling particles. This is achieved through the use of classifiers of the composed or independent type (20), which apply to an input signal (1) machine learning techniques, such as ANN (Artificial Neural Networks) (2), to execute a new detection methodology that combines the filtering and decision steps, as a way to classify non-periodic signals at the output of the classifier (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/10 - Investigating individual particles
• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a method for stem cell genome editing, as well as a gene cassette comprising at least one promoter, a marker, and a nullomer, wherein the marker comprises at least one gene encoding a fluorescence protein, antibiotic resistance, drug sensitivity, or combinations thereof; and wherein the nullomer is cleavable by at least one genome editing nuclease system, preferably the clustered and regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat system, zinc-finger, transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs ), or mixtures thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/074 - Adult stem cells
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

Abstract

23233, with a cleavage plane parallel to the surface, at a temperature below 500°C, making an ion beam strike in a non-parallel direction to said cleavage plane, with an energy in the range of 10-4000 keV, a flux in the range of 1x1012-1x1014ions/cm2.s, and a fluence in the range of 1x1013-1x1016ions/cm2, forming at least one roll; and b) subjecting the at least one roll formed in step a) to a thermal treatment at a temperature equal to or greater than 500°C.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/425 - Bombardment with radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• H01L 21/34 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof the devices having potential barriers, e.g. a PN junction, depletion layer or carrier concentration layer the devices having semiconductor bodies not provided for in groups , and , with or without impurities, e.g. doping materials
• C30B 33/06 - Joining of crystals

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface
• B64D 1/12 - Releasing
• G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

Abstract

a) The present invention falls within the area of the synthesis of ionic liquids, namely it concerns a process of synthesis of the ionic liquid tetraoctylammonium di(2-ethylhexyl)-oxamate (IL-5) with a high degree of purity and its use in the extraction and selective separation of metals, namely lanthanides. Thus, it is the object of the present invention, a process for the synthesis of a pure ionic liquid using in its constitution only the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (CHON), assuming itself as a “green” alternative in the recovery of metals, thus reducing the environmental impact in the way they are recovered, as well as the guarantee of a more efficient extraction of these metals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 209/68 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton from amines, by reactions not involving amino groups, e.g. reduction of unsaturated amines, aromatisation, or substitution of the carbon skeleton
• C07C 231/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from carboxylic acids or from esters, anhydrides, or halides thereof by reaction with ammonia or amines
• C07C 231/24 - SeparationPurification
• C22B 3/26 - Treatment or purification of solutions, e.g. obtained by leaching by liquid-liquid extraction using organic compounds
• C22B 59/00 - Obtaining rare earth metals

Abstract

The present invention relates to the production of coatings and films with structural color from aqueous dispersions of polymer nanoparticles or from non-aqueous polymer solutions and polymeric pigments with structural color. These films are intended for application in coatings such as paints and varnishes. The coatings have non-iridescent structural color resulting from the incorporation of pigments consisting of spherical polymeric microparticles. These comprise polymer nanoparticles and exhibit a periodic variation of the refractive index resulting from the organization of the polymer nanoparticles. Since the structural color does not result from absorption or emission of light, these pigments do not undergo photodegradation processes producing color fading, which results in coatings with better color durability. Polymeric structural pigments make it possible to obtain colors from blue to red, without changing their composition, merely by varying the size of the polymer nanoparticles of which they are made up.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
• C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
• C09B 69/00 - Dyes not provided for by a single group of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention falls within the field of medical imaging, specifically imaging aimed at identifying breast lesions, specifically, identifying potential breast cancer lesion masses or potential cancer lesion calcifications of the breast. The object of the present invention is a computational method for the improved identification of breast lesions that involves obtaining digital images of a breast section, with at least two digital images obtained by different imaging technologies, their segmentation and consequent correlations, to identify one or more cancer lesions. This allows for improved automation of the identification of breast lesions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation

Abstract

nn conjugated to a layer consisting of a cationic olygoethyleneimine polymer with a polymerization degree r, which are synthesized in a sustainable, simple and low-cost manner. In addition to their low toxicity and low hemolysis, these polymers also have an inherent biological activity. These polymers may also be included in formulations. The polymers of the present invention and formulations comprising same can be used in the treatment of infections caused by pathogenic bacteria and fungi and also in the treatment of several kinds of cancer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 81/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers in the absence of monomers, e.g. block polymers
• C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
• A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for reducing water consumption in tartaric stabilization of wine by electrodialysis, comprising the following steps: passing an aqueous stream comprising a weak organic acid between a tank and an electrodialysis module; feeding the electrodialysis module with a stream of wine to be treated so that potassium bitartrate or calcium tartrate pass from the wine to be treated to the aqueous stream which flows between the tank and the electrodialysis module, so that during the passage of the aqueous stream through the electrodialysis module, the potassium bitartrate or calcium tartrate initially present in the wine stream are transferred to the aqueous stream and discarding the aqueous stream when it reaches a certain potassium bitartrate or calcium tartrate saturation point.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/42 - ElectrodialysisElectro-osmosis
• C12G 1/00 - Preparation of wine or sparkling wine
• B01D 61/52 - AccessoriesAuxiliary operation
• B01D 61/54 - Controlling or regulating

Abstract

Externally classical Fredkin gate device and operation method thereof, based on reversible quantum dynamics comprising: a control bit quantum dot (QDO), a first target bit quantum dot (QD1) and a second target bit quantum dot (QD2), and a Circuit configured for: applying a voltage to a first control contact (Bl) for preventing tunnel coupling between the control bit quantum dot and the first target bit quantum dot; applying a voltage to a second control contact (B2) for enabling tunnel coupling between the first target bit quantum dot and the second target bit quantum dot; applying voltage to biasing contacts (El, E2) for matching energy leveis and enable tunnelling between the first and the second target bit quantum dot when and only when the control bit is in the zero-charge State. The device comprises output contacts (QPCO, QPC1, QPC2). Also, an externally classical full adder with energetic advantage to existing devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 10/00 - Quantum computing, i.e. information processing based on quantum-mechanical phenomena
• G06F 7/501 - Half or full adders, i.e. basic adder cells for one denomination

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel liquid-liquid extraction process of a bio-oil obtained by an improved thermochemical process. This extraction process gives rise to two distinct phases: an organic phase, with bio-oil of energetic added value, and an aqueous phase, where the following can be obtained by chemical compounds with added value: lactic acid, formic acid, hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, levulinic acid, monosaccharides, disaccharides and compounds with antioxidant properties, among others.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 37/72 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by physical treatment by liquid-liquid treatment
• C07C 51/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by liquid-liquid treatment
• C07C 59/08 - Lactic acid
• C07C 59/76 - Unsaturated compounds containing keto groups
• C07D 307/44 - Furfuryl alcohol
• C07D 307/50 - Preparation from natural products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel liquid-liquid extraction process of a bio-oil obtained by an improved thermochemical process. This extraction process gives rise to two distinct phases: an organic phase, with bio-oil of energetic added value, and an aqueous phase, where the following can be obtained by chemical compounds with added value: lactic acid, formic acid, hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, levulinic acid, monosaccharides, disaccharides and compounds with antioxidant properties, among others.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 37/72 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by physical treatment by liquid-liquid treatment
• C07C 51/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by liquid-liquid treatment
• C07C 59/08 - Lactic acid
• C07C 59/76 - Unsaturated compounds containing keto groups
• C07D 307/44 - Furfuryl alcohol
• C07D 307/50 - Preparation from natural products

Abstract

The present invention refers to a medical device for tensioning grafts in orthopedic reconstruction of ligaments comprising two subsets: the force applicator subset and the adapter subset. The first subset comprises two identical and symmetrical side arms and uses a helical spring system with a brake to quantify the tensile force. Each side arm comprises a rack (9) linked with a helical compression spring (4), a guiding axle (1), a suture wire securing part (8) and an outer chute (10) in which the rack (9) slides. The adapter subset has a “U” shape and comprises an alignment cone (17) which engages in the graft housing tunnel for controlling the direction of the traction force, and a fixation system composed of an adapter (16), by spikes (19) to be adjustable to the anatomical region and to promote a stable fixation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the production of xylooligosaccharides (XOS) from the alkaline filtrate of Eucalyptus globulus Kraft pulp that involves only a direct step of acid hydrolysis using nitric acid, at moderate temperature and pH conditions and with low reaction times. Through this process it is possible to obtain a solution containing XOS with a polymeric distribution according to what is desired to obtain its nutraceutical properties and only with xylose as a by-product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class

Abstract

The present invention falls within the field of building materials and relates to a process for separating the components of hardened concrete for the purpose of extracting the cement fraction for use thereof in the production of heat activated recycled cement, said process involving the essential steps of: a) crushing the concrete waste; b) screening the crushed material and separating the material with a size of less than about 1 mm; c) fragmenting the material with a size of more than 1 mm; d) screening the material with a size of less than 1 mm into various grain size fractions; e) high-intensity magnetic separation of the material; f) grinding the cement fraction resulting from the magnetic separation of the previous step to a size that allows efficient heat activation thereof; and g) obtaining a heat activated recycled cement.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 7/24 - Cements from oil shales, residues or waste other than slag
• B03C 11/00 - Separation by high-voltage electrical fields, not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of polyesters comprising reacting a dicarboxylic acid monomer with a dialcohol monomer, in an equimolar concentration in the range of 0.2 M to 1.0 M, in the presence of a biocatalyst, in an aqueous polymerization medium, at a temperature in the range of 25-45°C, the biocatalyst being in the form of an enzyme immobilized on a solid support. The present invention further provides a copolymer obtained by the invention process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/16 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/87 - Non-metals or inter-compounds thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device that allows wheelchair users to negotiate different surface levels, such as a step, independently. The device consists in a lever structure that attaches to a wheelchair using the rear axle (5) and the fastening system (2). This device comprises two parallel axles, a front axle (3) and a rear axle (5), which are connected to each other by a perpendicular axle (4). The front wheels (6) and rear wheels (11) are attached to the rear axle (5). The handlebars (1) and a brake structure (9), which includes the brake lever (10), are connected to the front axle (3). The large transmission wheel (7) and small transmission wheel (8) allow the transmission of movement of the large wheelchair wheel to the rear wheels (11) of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 5/06 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs with obstacle-mounting facilities, e.g. for climbing stairs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process, reactor and system to produce self-standing two-dimensional nanostructures, using a microwave-excited plasma environment. The process is based on injecting, into a reactor, a mixture of gases and precursors in stream regime. The stream is subjected to a surface wave electric field, excited by the use of microwave power which is introduced into a field applicator, generating high energy density plasmas, that break the precursors into its atomic and/or molecular constituents. The system comprises a plasma reactor with a surface wave launching zone, a transient zone with a progressively increasing cross-sectional area, and a nucleation zone. The plasma reactor together with an infrared radiation source provides a controlled adjustment of the spatial gradients, of the temperature and the gas stream velocity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/184 - Preparation
• B01J 12/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting gaseous media with gaseous mediaApparatus specially adapted therefor
• H05H 1/46 - Generating plasma using applied electromagnetic fields, e.g. high frequency or microwave energy

Abstract

The invention relates to a new method for the detection and classification of non-periodic signals and to the system that implements same, in the field of flow cytometry techniques for the acquisition of biological information, in order to increase the accuracy in the detection of labeling particles. This is achieved through the use of classifiers of the composed or independent type (20), which apply machine learning techniques, such as ANN (Artificial Neural Networks) (2), to an input signal, in order to execute a new detection methodology that combines the filtering and decision steps, as a way to classify non-periodic signals at the output of the classifier (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/10 - Investigating individual particles
• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry
• G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
• G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding

Abstract

The subject of this invention is a microbiological process for the production of xylonic acid, which is an organic acid substitute for gluconic acid in many applications, particularly as a chelating agent, a dispersing agent in the cement industry, a precursor in obtaining 1,2,4-butanetriol, polyamides and polyesters, and also in the pharmaceutical industry and in the production of solvents, adhesives, dyestuffs and paints. This invention consists of the biological process of producing xylonic acid using as substrate xylose or lignocellulosic hydrolysates and as biocatalyst a strain of the bacterial species recently reclassified as Paraburkholderia sacchari, formerly Burkholderia sacchari, in a fermentation medium under controlled conditions, in a single reaction step, using cells freely suspended in the medium and through the injection of air and not pure oxygen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12N 1/22 - Processes using, or culture media containing, cellulose or hydrolysates thereof
• C12P 7/58 - Aldonic, ketoaldonic or saccharic acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the production of nanocomposite materials, comprising: producing in a reactor (1) of variable geometry a volume (3) of microwave plasma of decreasing energetic density, wherein the volume of plasma comprises two parts (19, 20); introducing into said part (19) a first stream formed by a mixture of at least one inert gas and of at least one precursor of two-dimensional nanostructure and moving said first stream along the volume (3) of plasma into part (20); the process further comprises introducing into part (20) a second stream formed by a mixture of at least one inert gas and of at least one precursor of doping component, and introducing a third stream formed by a mixture of at least one inert gas and of at least a type of nanoparticle; mixing the three streams within part (20) and moving this mixture out of part (20) towards an outlet (2) of the reactor (1) where the formed nanocomposites are collected.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/184 - Preparation

Abstract

The present invention falls within the area of the synthesis of ionic liquids, namely it concerns a process of synthesis of the ionic liquid tetraoctylammonium dioctyl-diglycolamate (IL-4) with a high degree of purity and its use in an environmental remediation process of lanthanides and actinides. In addition, it is also an object of the present invention to obtain the ionic liquid tetraoctylammonium dioctyl-diglycolamate (IL-4) with a high degree of purity that allows the separation and sequestration of metals with a high efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 211/63 - Quaternary ammonium compounds having quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to acyclic carbon atoms
• C07C 231/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from carboxylic acids or from esters, anhydrides, or halides thereof by reaction with ammonia or amines
• C07C 231/12 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides by reactions not involving the formation of carboxamide groups
• C07C 231/24 - SeparationPurification
• C07C 235/06 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
• C22B 3/00 - Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes
• C22B 7/00 - Working-up raw materials other than ores, e.g. scrap, to produce non-ferrous metals or compounds thereof
• C22B 59/00 - Obtaining rare earth metals
• C01G 56/00 - Compounds of transuranic elements

Abstract

The present invention falls within the area of the synthesis of ionic liquids, namely it concerns a process of synthesis of the ionic liquid tetraoctylammonium di(2-ethylhexyl)-oxamate (IL-5) with a high degree of purity and its use in the extraction and selective separation of metals, namely lanthanides. Thus, the object of the present invention is a process for the synthesis of a pure ionic liquid using in its constitution only the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (CHON), which represents a "green" alternative in the recovery of metals, thereby reducing the environmental impact of the way in which metals are recovered, as well as guaranteeing more efficient extraction of these metals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 233/56 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of carboxyl groups, e.g. oxamides
• C01G 56/00 - Compounds of transuranic elements
• C07C 231/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from carboxylic acids or from esters, anhydrides, or halides thereof by reaction with ammonia or amines
• C07C 231/12 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides by reactions not involving the formation of carboxamide groups
• C07C 231/24 - SeparationPurification
• C07C 233/02 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals
• C22B 3/00 - Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes
• C22B 7/00 - Working-up raw materials other than ores, e.g. scrap, to produce non-ferrous metals or compounds thereof
• C22B 59/00 - Obtaining rare earth metals

Abstract

xyy mixture is obtained of fine grain size, which produces spallation targets of greater stability and yield for producing isotopes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/928 - Carbides of actinides

Abstract

Methods and software utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs) to estimate density and/or flow (speed) of objects in one or more scenes each captured in one or more images. In some embodiments, the ANNs and their training configured to provide reliable estimates despite one or more challenges that include but are not limited to, low-resolution images, low framerate image acquisition, high rates of object occlusions, large camera perspective, widely varying lighting conditions, and widely varying weather conditions. In some embodiments, fully convolutional networks (FCNs) are used in the ANNs. In some embodiments, a long short-term memory network (LSTM) is used with an FCN. In such embodiments, the LSTM can be connected to the FCN in a residual learning manner or in a direct connected manner. Also disclosed are methods of generating training images for training an ANN-based estimating algorithm that make training of the estimating algorithm less costly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G08G 1/04 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled using optical or ultrasonic detectors

Abstract

3, grafted directly to the linkers and pointing within the pores of the MOF. The MOF solids used in the present invention can be used for the purification of air, for example for the capture of polar VOCs like acetic acid and aldehydes from indoor air in cars, museums and archives, much more efficiently than common adsorbents, particularly in presence of above normal levels of humidity. They can in particular be used for the preservation of cultural heritage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for reducing water consumption during tartaric stabilization of wine by electrodialysis, comprising the following steps: making an aqueous stream comprising a weak organic acid circulate between a tank and an electrodialysis module; feeding the electrodialysis module with a stream of wine to be treated in order for potassium bitartrate or calcium tartrate to pass from the wine to be treated to the aqueous stream that circulates between the tank and the electrodialysis module such that, while the aqueous stream passes through the electrodialysis module, the potassium bitartrate or calcium tartrate initially present in the stream of wine are transferred to the aqueous stream; and discarding the aqueous stream once it reaches a certain point of saturation with potassium bitartrate or calcium tartrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 1/00 - Preparation of wine or sparkling wine
• C12H 3/04 - Methods for reducing the alcohol content of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages to obtain low-alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages using semi-permeable membranes
• B01D 61/42 - ElectrodialysisElectro-osmosis
• B01D 61/46 - Apparatus therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to the preparation of novel nickel complexes containing iminopyrrolyl-type ligands, having the general molecular structure (I), and to their use as active catalysts in the polymerisation reaction of ethylene to hyperbranched polyethylene. The structure of the ligand precursor is such that it allows the occurrence of a cyclometallation reaction by the activation of a C—H bond, in the coordination reaction to the metal centre, generating a C,N,N′-tridentate complex.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 15/04 - Nickel compounds
• C08F 4/70 - Iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof
• C08F 110/02 - Ethene
• C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups

Abstract

A connector for protecting buildings against explosions, comprising: a dissipator (5) for absorbing the energy of the explosion by plastic deformation; an inner body (3) that includes a base and one or more lateral surfaces to contain the dissipator; an outer body (1) that includes a base and a lateral surface to contain and envelop the inner body; in which the inner body (3) and the outer body (1) are engaged linearly and slidingly, and locked apart from the inner body and outer body. The connector also includes a guide (2) for linearly engaging the inner body (3) in the outer body (1). The guide (2) includes a slot in the inner body (3) or in the outer body (1) and a pin (4) for sliding linearly in said slot of the outer body (1) or inner body (3) respectively. The connector also has one or more fastening orifices (7) and a cutting element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 2/94 - Concrete panels
• E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground
• F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process, reactor and system to produce self-standing two-dimensional nanostructures, using a microwave-excited plasma environment. The process is based on injecting, into a reactor, a mixture of gases and precursors in stream regime. The stream is subjected to a surface wave electric field, excited by the use of microwave power which is introduced into a field applicator, generating high energy density plasmas, that break the precursors into its atomic and/or molecular constituents. The system comprises a plasma reactor with a surface wave launching zone, a transient zone with a progressively increasing cross-sectional area, and a nucleation zone. The plasma reactor together with an infrared radiation source provides a controlled adjustment of the spatial gradients, of the temperature and the gas stream velocity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/184 - Preparation
• B01J 12/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting gaseous media with gaseous mediaApparatus specially adapted therefor
• H05H 1/46 - Generating plasma using applied electromagnetic fields, e.g. high frequency or microwave energy
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures

Abstract

Methods and software utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs) to estimate density and/or flow (speed) of objects in one or more scenes each captured in one or more images. In some embodiments, the ANNs and their training configured to provide reliable estimates despite one or more challenges that include but are not limited to, low-resolution images, low framerate image acquisition, high rates of object occlusions, large camera perspective, widely varying lighting conditions, and widely varying weather conditions. In some embodiments, fully convolutional networks (FCNs) are used in the ANNs. In some embodiments, a long short-term memory network (LSTM) is used with an FCN. In such embodiments, the LSTM can be connected to the FCN in a residual learning manner or in a direct connected manner. Also disclosed are methods of generating training images for training an ANN-based estimating algorithm that make training of the estimating algorithm less costly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
• G08G 1/04 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled using optical or ultrasonic detectors
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

The present invention relates to oxygen sensors without connections or metal parts, based on the variation of their luminescence with the concentration of molecular oxygen, for application in the aeronautical industry, namely in aircraft fuel tanks. The sensors consist of a solid polymer matrix containing a luminescent compound (indicator), whose luminescence lifetime is sensitive to low oxygen concentrations. The described sensors aim to fill the gaps in previously developed sensors, since they are characterized by high resistance to A1 type jet fuel, good oxygen permeability, low response time, high photostability under irradiation and absence of fuel-induced leaching of the indicator. The sensors can also be used in aqueous environments or environments rich in aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons and mixtures thereof, with no change in performance, given their resistance to these categories of substances.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
• G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

Abstract

The axles (6) or half-axles (8) of the chassis (1) are steered by linear actuators (7) according to the known radius of the track, stored in a computer memory as a function of the longitudinal coordinate of the track. The two wheels (3) of an axle can rotate independently, which is the preferred solution for all of the wheels except those of the first axle, or can rotate jointly. In this last alternative, preferred for the first axle, a given difference in rotational speed is imparted to the two wheels according to the curvature of the track. The patent describes a closed differential that is adapted to impose this difference in rotational speed between the two wheels of an axle. The invention includes the case in which the wheels are steered by the movement of an Ackermann linkage (9). The device allows higher train speeds with equal dynamic stability. A high-speed service can thus be operated on conventional tracks, without the radii of curvature and the corresponding dimensional tolerances.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61F 5/38 - Arrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves, e.g. sliding axles, swinging axles

Abstract

The present invention refers to a medical device for tensioning grafts in orthopedic reconstruction of ligaments. The device comprises two subsets: the force applicator subset and the adapter subset. The first subset comprises two identical and symmetrical side arms and uses a helical spring system with a brake to quantify the tensile force. Each side arm comprises a rack (9) linked with a helical compression spring (4), a guiding axle (1), a suture wire securing part (8) and an outer chute (10) in which the rack (9) slides. In order to maintain the applied force, the brake uses a brake lever (12), an elastic pin (13) and the chute (10). The adapter subset has a "U" shape and comprises an alignment cone (17) which in use engages in the graft housing tunnel for controlling the direction of the traction force, and a fixation system composed of an adapter (16), and dowels or spikes (19) to adapt to the anatomical region and to promote a stable fixation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for measuring the concentration of a substance or mixture of substances and/or determining the level in a fluid with intrinsic fluorescence, preferably fuel systems. The invention also refers to the optical device suitable for implementing the method, which comprises a unit which generates light for excitation of the sample; a unit of detection of the signal emitted by the sample and a unit of signal processing. The device and method by which it is implemented also allow the determination of the spatial distribution of the substance or mixture of liquid substances and/or the fluid level in a container. One of the main applications is the measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the fuel tank of aircrafts, based on the measurement of the intrinsic fluorescence of the fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• G01F 23/292 - Light
• G01N 33/28 - Oils
• B64D 37/00 - Arrangements in connection with fuel supply for power plant

Abstract

The present invention relates to a platform to support marine activities, comprising a set of oscillating water columns (100), at least one energy extraction system (104), support surface(s) for offshore activities (203) and rigid structural fastening elements (201), which can be static or floating and be shaped and dimensioned according to the number, dimensions and distribution of the oscillating water columns (100). Each oscillating water column (100) has water contained in the ducts which communicate with one another in the lower portion, and is formed by two members: one partially submerged member that communicates in the upper portion thereof with an energy extraction system (104) and in the lower portion thereof with the fluid in the ducts, and another entirely submerged member that is closed at the bottom by a base. When the external free surface of the water rises and falls alternately in relation to the oscillating water column (100) under the action of the incident marine swell, the pressure of the water in the opening also rises and falls. This results in a dynamic action that causes the mass of water contained in the ducts, and therefore the internal free surface, to oscillate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/14 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy

Abstract

The invention relates to a process, a reactor and a system for the customization of autonomous nanostructures, using a microwave-excited plasma environment in which the microwaves are sustained by surface waves (SW). Two distinct streams are injected into two distinct zones of a plasma reactor, the first stream (FS) being constituted by carrier gases and by the nanostructures to be customized and the second stream (SS) by a mixture of inert gases, at least one dopant component precursor (DCP) and/or at least one type of microparticles (MP). The FS is injected into part (7) of the reactor and the SS in part (6). The SS is exposed to the electrical field of a surface wave excited by microwave power, creating a hot plasma (8). The two streams join together in zones (4) and (5), where the nanostructures are customized through their interaction with the components coming from the SS.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/194 - After-treatment
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures

Abstract

The present invention discloses a two-sided flat product, preferably a coin or a medal, that forms a flat plane and comprises a metal part after coining (1) and at least non-metal part after coining (2), in particular the non-metal part after coining (2) consisting of a polymer or a composite material, the metal part after coining (1) entirely surrounding the non-metal part after coining (2) along the flat plane such that, i) in the referred two sides, the non-metal part after coining (2) and the metal part after coining (1) form the surface of the flat plane, and ii) the metal part after coining (1) thereby forms a radial boundary of the flat plane. Is also discloses a process to manufacture the two-sided flat product, combination of coin minting and mechanical joining by interface contact pressure between the centre and the ring, at room temperature, in a single press stroke.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
• A44C 3/00 - MedalsBadges
• G07F 1/06 - Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
• B44B 5/00 - Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins

Abstract

The present invention relates to the method of operation of a stratified, pre-mixing burner (1) for use in heating devices involving combustion, with the aim of reducing nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide emissions. The stratified burner (1) comprises different combustion zones, each operating with different flame settings suitable to the local stabilisation of the flames (4) needed to achieve a complete and stable reaction throughout the burner. The combination of different flame settings makes it possible to reduce globally the ratio between the fuel (6) and the oxidising agent (7) in the burned mixture (8), without locally extinguishing the flame (4), thus reducing the temperature of the combustion products (5). Consequently, this new method of operation allows the stratified burner (1) to exhibit a lower rate of formation of nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide and thus reduces its environmental impact.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23D 14/02 - Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone
• F23D 14/46 - Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid Details

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hybrid movable seat (2) for transporting passengers with reduced mobility during air transportation which functions as a seat in the aircraft and at the same time allows the movement of the passenger inside and outside the aeroplane. The back (3) of the proposed movable seat (2) engages on the back of the fixed seat structure of the aircraft by means of an engagement and disengagement system (6). The movable seat (2) has rotary rear handles (4), armrests (5) that can be raised, four turning wheels (7) and respective locking and braking systems (8) and rotation systems (9) for the wheels, and footrests (10) with the corresponding extendible mechanisms (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mop drying mechanism by centrifugation comprising a set of reduction gears. It is actuated by vertical descending pulses that are applied to the mop (1) and push the basket (2). Consequently, the basket (2) drives the rack system (3), which activates the bevel gear (4). This changes the rotational movement to the horizontal, thus causing the engagement of the lower spur gear (5). The ratchet system (7) is incorporated in the connection between this and the upper spur gear (6), limiting the upper spur gear (6) to a unidirectional rotation. The toothed shaft (8) of the latter is connected to the basket (2) and limits the basket (2) to a vertical translational movement, allowing it to rotate simultaneously, and closing the mechanism. This mechanism can be fabricated since it is mainly composed of injected plastic parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/255 - Plate frames for mops of textile fringes or the like
• A47L 13/58 - Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets

Abstract

The present invention relates to a floatable offshore wind turbine foundation having a suction anchoring system. The foundation makes it possible to support a wind turbine (13), the principal function of which is to produce electricity from wind energy. The foundation is composed of three main components: the float/anchor unit (1), the metallic support (2) and a transition piece (3). Each float/anchor unit (1) is formed from a plurality of buoyant anchoring columns (8) and a plurality of connection beams (9). The buoyant anchoring columns (8) confer buoyancy and stability on the foundation during transportation, and also allow the foundation to be fixed to the seabed during installation. The metallic support (2) connects the float/anchor unit (1) to the transition piece (3). The transition piece (3) connects the metallic support (2) to the wind turbine mast (12) and prevents larger waves from reaching the wind turbine mast (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• F03D 13/20 - Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motorsMasts or towers for wind motors
• F03D 13/40 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for transporting wind motor components

Abstract

6246162n3120143233, grafted directly to the linkers and pointing within the pores of the MOF. The MOF solids used in the present invention can be used for the purification of air, for example for the capture of polar VOCs like acetic acid and aldehydes from indoor air in cars, museums and archives, much more efficiently than common adsorbents, particularly in presence of above normal levels of humidity. They can in particular be used for the preservation of cultural heritage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents

Abstract

Process of valorization of tomato pomaceProcess of valorization of tomato pomace The present invention relates to an integrated process for recovering tomato juice from tomato pomace as well as biologically dehydrating and stabilizing it. The innovative process developed involves four main steps: separation by dissolution in an aqueous matrix compatible with human feed, solid-liquid separation, filtration cake washing and thermal dehydration. The tomato juice resulting from the developed process is intended to be incorporated into the tomato concentrates of the tomato: processing industry. The dehydrated tomato pomace is a biologically stable product and can be used in ruminant and non-ruminant animal feed and as raw material for biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 19/00 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
• A23L 2/04 - Extraction of juices

Abstract

The present invention relates to the preparation of nove1 nickel complexes containing iminopyrrolyl-type ligands, having the general molecular structure (I), and to their use as active catalysts in the polymerisation reaction of ethylene to hyperbranched polyethylene. The structure of the ligand precursor is such that it allows the occurrence of a cyclometallation reaction by the activation of a C-H bond, in the coordination reaction to the metal centre, generating a C,N,N'-tridentate complex.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 15/04 - Nickel compounds
• C08F 110/02 - Ethene
• C08F 4/70 - Iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof

Abstract

Methods and software utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs) to estimate density and/or flow (speed) of objects in one or more scenes each captured in one or more images. In some embodiments, the ANNs and their training configured to provide reliable estimates despite one or more challenges that include but are not limited to, low-resolution images, low framerate image acquisition, high rates of object occlusions, large camera perspective, widely varying lighting conditions, and widely varying weather conditions. In some embodiments, fully convolutional networks (FCNs) are used in the ANNs. In some embodiments, a long short-term memory network (LSTM) is used with an FCN. In such embodiments, the LSTM can be connected to the FCN in a residual learning manner or in a direct connected manner. Also disclosed are methods of generating training images for training an ANN-based estimating algorithm that make training of the estimating algorithm less costly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image

Abstract

The present invention relates to a centrifugal filtration device and a method for concentrating, fractionating, purifying and/or desalinating small volumes of liquid samples, using reverse osmosis, nanofiltration or ultrafiltration membranes. The device comprises a shell, which comprises a sample chamber (102) with at least one ventilation orifice (123); a permeate chamber (106) with at least one ventilation orifice (145); a filtration chamber (104) with at least one semi-permeable membrane (105); a concentrate chamber (107) downstream of the filtration chamber (104); and at least one neck (103) connecting the sample chamber (102) to the filtration chamber (104) and the volume of which is less than the volume contained in the concentrate (107) and filtration (104) chambers. The device is particularly suited to performing nanofiltration or reverse osmosis on liquid samples with high osmotic pressures. Filtration takes place by means of the rotation of the centrifugal filtration device about a rotation shaft in a centrifuge. By using a long, narrow neck between the sample chamber, which is closer to the rotation shaft of the centrifuge, and the filtration chamber, which is further away from said rotation shaft, it is possible to maintain the pressure at high levels throughout the filtration process, which allows higher concentration factors to be achieved and the filtration time to be reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/08 - Apparatus therefor
• B01D 33/15 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary plane filtering surfaces
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01D 61/18 - Apparatus therefor
• B01D 63/08 - Flat membrane modules
• B01D 63/16 - Rotary, reciprocated or vibrated modules
• B04B 5/00 - Other centrifuges
• G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wave energy conversion device with two oscillating water columns. The anterior, or front, column is the first to receive the contact of the incident wave system, which will then be felt on the rear column. The rear buoyancy module (4) in conjunction with the rear turbine (TO) and the rear chamber (2) limited by the intermediate dividing wall (6), by the lower plate (7) and by the upper plate (8), constitute the rear part of the system. The anterior buoyancy module (3), the anterior turbine (9) and the anterior chamber (1) limited by the intermediate dividing wall (6) and by the horizontal plate (5), aligned with the upper plate (8) and separated from this intermediate dividing wall (6), are fundamental elements of the anterior, or front, part of the device. The anterior and rear turbines (9 and 10) are independent and each one operates in each one of the two modules that constitute this converter.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/14 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for measuring the concentration of a substance or mixture of substances, and/or for determining the level of a fluid with intrinsic fluorescence, preferably fuel systems. The invention further relates to an optical device suitable for implementing the method and comprising a unit in which sample excitation light is generated, a unit for detecting a signal from the sample and a signal processing unit. The device and the method implemented thereby make it possible to determine the spatial distribution of the substance or mixture of liquid substances, and/or to determine the level of fluid in a reservoir. One of the main applications of the invention is the measurement of oxygen concentration in aircraft fuel tanks on the basis of the measurement of the intrinsic fluorescence of the fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• G01F 23/292 - Light
• G01N 33/22 - FuelsExplosives

Abstract

This invention is in the field of interactive games in live television programs, specifically real-time interactivity processes with television programs and respective graphics systems. The object of the present invention is a method for real-time remote interaction between a viewer, through a computational terminal (2) based on a first graphics model (4), and a live television program, via a graphics server (3) based on a second graphics model (5), with continuous transmission by the graphics information application server (1) of a game to the computational terminal (2) and to the graphics server (3). The application server (1) performs a transformation of the information transmitted from the game first graphics model (4) to the second graphics model (5), enabling continuous real-time interaction between the viewer and the television program without delay. Additionally, a system implementing the method is also the object of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 21/222 - Secondary servers, e.g. proxy server or cable television Head-end
• H04N 21/235 - Processing of additional data, e.g. scrambling of additional data or processing content descriptors
• H04N 21/478 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application
• H04N 21/81 - Monomedia components thereof
• H04N 21/8545 - Content authoring for generating interactive applications
• A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

The present invention deals with a method for the preparation of composites based on cellulose or one of its derivatives, and water in the liquid state, which solidifies in the operative conditions, at temperatures lower than 0°C and preferably lower than -10°C. The composite has mechanical applications as well as for coating or insulation. The invention refers to a handy method for the preparation of composites, using cheap and easily available materials, with low commercial value, light, abundant, renewable, environmentally friendly, of sustainable production, with characteristics that give them outstanding properties in conditions where the traditional materials are fragile, much more expensive either concerning direct and indirect costs and may contribute to non-sustainable development. The herein composites are alternatives to metal alloys.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose
• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
• C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse

Abstract

The current invention refers to an Additive Manufacturing system that allows the increase of the dimensions of a part to manufacture and/or increase the production volume without proportionally increasing the fabrication time, while maintaining the sub-millimetric precision and finishing quality. The system is composed of at least one upper deposition module (3), or at least one lower deposition module (4), or by their combination, both being movable and interchangeable, coplanar between them and controlled in a coordinated manner, and by at least one platform module (2) movable and interchangeable and which control is done in a coordinated manner. The main rigid frame (1) is scalable. The number of upper deposition modules (3), the number of lower deposition modules (4) and the number of platform modules (2) are configurable according to the preferences of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/171 - Processes of additive manufacturing specially adapted for manufacturing multiple 3D objects
• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to an energy conversion system that absorbs energy associated to a pressure difference between a first space (A) and a second space (B) that successively changes sign. The working fluid flow between the two spaces passes alternatively, as a unidirectional flow, through a first sector (100) or through a second sector (200), that comprise, each, at least one rotor. The first rotor (110) and the second rotor (210) are connected by a first mean of mechanical transmission (150) and by a second mean of mechanical transmission (250), respectively, to one or more devices that use mechanical energy (300). The rotors work without any change in their rotational speed direction. The present invention also comprises a first mean of flow restriction (170) and a second mean of flow restriction (270) that allow or block the air flow through the first sector (100) or through the second sector (200), respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 11/00 - Parts or details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
• F03B 13/14 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy
• F03B 13/24 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy to produce a flow of air, e.g. to drive an air turbine

Abstract

The invention relates to a polybenzimidazole polymer with a functionalized spacer chain, according to the general formula (I) and its method of preparation, with deoxyribonucleic acid bases or carboxylic acids, chemically compatible with organic solvents, to be applied in the remova1 of genotoxic impurities. In particular, the invention focuses on obtaining a material, which establishes specific interactions with genotoxic impurities of various chemical families, to be exploited as a selective adsorbent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• C08G 73/18 - Polybenzimidazoles

Abstract

The present invention refers to a process of extraction of lithium from ores or lithium mineral concentrates, through the combination of three unitary operations, the mechanical activation of the ore or of the concentrate, followed by the reaction by digestion with concentrate sulphuric acid and leaching with water. The mechanical activation is processed through the high energy milling, which promotes the alteration of the mineral structure, making it amorphous and more reactive, which allows that the subsequent step of the reaction by acid digestion to the formation of lithium sulphate, at temperature bellow 200°C, to be efficient and fast. As a result of the previous steps, the reacted solid contains lithium sulphate that is dissolved in the subsequent step of leaching with water. The recovery of the lithium contained in the mineral phases is higher than 80%, and in optimized conditions it can achieve more than 90%.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22B 1/00 - Preliminary treatment of ores or scrap
• C22B 26/12 - Obtaining lithium
• C22B 3/08 - Sulfuric acid

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process, reactor and system to produce self-standing two-dimensional nanostructures, using a microwave-excited plasma environment. The process is based on injecting, into a reactor, a mixture (9) of gases and precursors in stream regime. The stream is subjected to a surface wave (5) electric field, excited by the use of microwave power (7) which is introduced into a field applicator ( 6 ), generating high energy density plasmas (2,3,4), that break the precursors into its atomic and/or molecular constituents. The system comprises a plasma reactor with a surface wave launching zone, a transient zone with a progressively increasing cross-sectional area, and a nucleation zone. The plasma reactor together with an infrared radiation source (11) provides a controlled adjustment of the spatial gradients, of the temperature and the gas stream velocity. The majority of the obtained two-dimensional nanostructures samples have a thickness of a single atomic layer, in addition the process and system allow to obtain graphene production rates of the order of one gram per hour and higher.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes
• C01B 32/184 - Preparation
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• C23C 16/34 - Nitrides
• C01B 32/186 - Preparation by chemical vapour deposition [CVD]
• H05H 1/46 - Generating plasma using applied electromagnetic fields, e.g. high frequency or microwave energy

Abstract

The present invention refers to an equipment that allows the performance of fatigue testing at ultrasonic frequencies in a multiaxial loading, more specifically biaxial. The equipment is formed by two components, the horn (1) and the specimen (5), which are coupled with each other. The horn (1) and the specimen (5) possess such geometry that their resonant frequency which, is relevant for the testing, is synchronized with the excitation frequency of the exciter, so that the whole equipment vibrates in free regime. Through its vibration mode, the horn (1) transforms the pure axial cyclic movement which it receives from the exciter into a mixed movement comprised of axial and torsional cyclic and in-phase movements. The specimen (5) possesses, synchronized at the same frequency, its first axial vibration mode and its third torsional vibration mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01M 7/00 - Vibration-testing of structuresShock-testing of structures
• G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
• G01N 3/32 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces

Abstract

The present invention describes the production process of hybrid mesoporous silica nanoparticles, with diameters under 100 run and precise control of the particle size. The process to prepare the nanoparticles is a. sol-gel method in aqueous medium, using a template (ionic surfactant), sol-gel precursors (metallic alkoxides), a base, an ionic compound constituted by mono and/or polyvalent cations and anions, and organic molecules with at least one alkoxysilane group. The control of the mesoporous silica nanoparticle diameter and of the pore dimensions and shape, is achieved by changing the pH or the ionic strength of the reaction mixture. The mesoporous silica nanoparticles described in this invention can be used for applications in imaging, carrier vehicles and/or controlled release, catalysts supports, or in adsorption.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 33/14 - Colloidal silica, e.g. dispersions, gels, sols
• C01B 37/02 - Crystalline silica-polymorphs, e.g. silicalites
• C01B 33/18 - Preparation of finely divided silica neither in sol nor in gel formAfter-treatment thereof

Abstract

This invention presents the decentralized process and local regulation system, to mitigate voltage swells (overvoltages) due to the increasing integration of microgenerators in low voltage distribution networks. The process is based on a local voltage controller, acting on the leading angle of the injected current and simultaneously controlling the active power: - to maintain the microgenerator at its maximum power point, except if the physical limit of the current value is exceeded, which allows in most situations to adjust the voltage profiles along the network to values within the limits established in the EN 50160 standard; - to reduce the injected active power, proportionally to the value of the leading angle of the injected current, if the physical limitation of the current value is exceeded; - to reduce the active power injected using a closed-loop regulator of the local site neutra1 voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers

Abstract

The present invention relates to the process for production of ketones from secondary alcohols by the use of a hybrid material, formed by the dichlorohydrotris(pyrazol-1-y1)methane iron (II) complex covalently bound to multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with superficial carboxylate groups, as efficient and selective catalyst of peroxidative oxidation, microwave-assisted and without solvent addition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/29 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by oxidation of hydroxy groups
• C07C 49/403 - Saturated compounds containing a keto group being part of a ring of a six-membered ring
• C07C 49/78 - Acetophenone
• C07C 49/04 - Saturated compounds containing keto groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms

Abstract

The present invention concerns, in particular, a method for producing a catalyst intended to be incorporated into a catalytic converter system that can be used for treating an exhaust gas from a vehicle engine, said method comprising at least the following step: treating, by means of a gas phase, a structure comprising at least one zeolite, palladium and cerium, in order to obtain the catalyst, the gas phase comprising water vapour at a volume content of between 5% and 20% and a temperature of between 450 °C and 550 °C being imposed during said treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 37/10 - Heat treatment in the presence of water, e.g. steam
• B01J 29/22 - Noble metals
• B01J 29/18 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of the mordenite type
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

This invention concerns a catalytic process in a heterogeneous phase for converting C02 and CH4 into CH30H at low pressure and moderate temperature using binary intermetallics or bimetallic oxides containing copper and f-block elements (lanthanides, U and Th) as catalysts. This invention has an application in the remova1 and recovery of gaseous pollutants, such as carbon dioxide (C02) and methane (CH4), having been tested and validated under the experimental conditions of catalysts marketed for the synthesis of methanol (CH30H). This invention achieves high yields of CH30H, thus opening a new path for its synthesis. CH30H is an important alternative to fossil fuels, and the technology exists to transform it into other high value chemical products. It can also be used to transport and store hydrogen. By using two gaseous pollutants as reagents, this invention contributes to the reduction of the greenhouse effect.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/159 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with reducing agents other than hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C07C 31/04 - Methanol

Abstract

The following invention relates to high-performance concrete without any incorporation of natural aggregates. The term "high-performance" is based on the quantification of some of the properties in accordance with the literature review. Within this context, there are in the literature requirements of 76-124 MPa and of 33-44 GPa, respectively for compressive strength and elastic modulus, and the use of slump class S4 in the fresh state is also recommended. These concretes are produced with Portland cement and fly ash (binder), recycled concrete aggregates (RCA), superplasticizers, and possibly silica fume. This invention is presented as a new product within the recycled construction materials market, providing a solution for the waste management and scarcity of natural resources. With the increase of the use of high-performance concrete, the substitution of all natural aggregates with recycled aggregates is fundamental for the reduction of all associated environmental impacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 28/04 - Portland cements
• C04B 18/16 - Waste materialsRefuse from building or ceramic industry