The left ventricle imaging phantom includes a housing, a syringe, a balloon and a reservoir for receiving a liquid. The syringe has a barrel and a plunger, with the barrel having a fluid port. The balloon is in fluid communication with the fluid port of the barrel. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the balloon and the fluid port of the barrel of the syringe. The plunger is selectively and controllably moved within the barrel of the syringe. The balloon is selectively and controllably compressed and decompressed in a manner which is synchronized with the movement of the plunger within the barrel in order to selectively drive the liquid in and out of the balloon. A controller controls the movement of the plunger within the barrel of the syringe and the compression and decompression of the balloon to simulate functioning of a left ventricle of a human heart.
A fruit harvester including an extendable frame having mated, parallel-extending frame members. A winch and wire are provided in connection with the parallel-extending frame members causing the frame to be extended upon winding the wire, and compact upon unwinding the wire. The fruit harvester includes a cutting tool mounted to the frame and a collection basket mounted underneath the cutting tool. The cutting tool is movable on linear rails along a first axis in a forward and backward direction, a second axis in a side-to-side direction, as well as rotationally in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. A combination of controllers and motors are used to control motion of the cutting tool.
A method and system for dynamically determining and adjusting a dispersion stability of particles in a suspension. The system includes a thermal imaging camera configured to determine movement of the particles in the suspension; and a mixing device, wherein the mixing device is configured to stir the suspension to dynamically maintain the suspension at a desired dispersion stability and temperature.
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Recycling of gas in confined plunging liquid jet reactor
A method of recycling unused gases in a water aeration process includes providing a confined plunging liquid jet reactor system; producing a water jet at an outlet of a nozzle; entraining air in the water jet as the water jet flows from the outlet of the nozzle to obtain an entrained air water jet; entraining oxygen in the entrained air water jet to obtain an entrained oxygen air water jet; flowing the entrained oxygen air water jet into a water in a fluid reservoir thereby forming small water bubbles as the entrained oxygen air water jet penetrates into the water; forming large water bubbles as the small water bubbles ascend toward the surface layer of the water; and recycling unused gases under a hood by flowing the unused gases toward the outlet of the nozzle, thereby entraining the unused gases in the entrained air water jet.
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B01F 23/237 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media
B01F 25/53 - Circulation mixers, e.g. wherein at least part of the mixture is discharged from and reintroduced into a receptacle in which the mixture is discharged from and reintroduced into a receptacle through a recirculation tube, into which an additional component is introduced
A system for automated vehicle washing uses a spray arm having horizontal and vertical arm portions joined orthogonally to each other. The spray arm performs various cleaning operations including detergent dispensing, water rinsing and air drying, and is in fluid connection to respective reservoirs and dispensers of detergent, water, and compressed air. A support frame is configured for movement of the spray arm thereon. Means are included for two-dimensional horizontal movement, rotational movement, and vertical movement of the spray arm. A controller of the system is configured to raise or lower the spray arm between an upper height and lower height to accommodate a variety of vehicle types and sizes. A control interface may be in the form of a mobile application and operated by a touchscreen device. The spray arm may include ultrasonic proximity sensors mounted thereon for automated operation.
Methods of making improved nanolubricants are providing including dispersing carbon nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of graphene (GN), single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in a base fluid, such as POE. The carbon nanoparticles are dispersed by adding the carbon nanoparticles to the base fluid to obtain a mixture and mixing the mixture for about 5 minutes using a magnetic stirrer to obtain a suspension. The resulting suspension is then further dispersed using a bath ultrasonicator for about 60 minutes starting at about 25° C. The temperature may be varied up to about 49° C. and back down to about 25° C. over the course of the 60-minute period.
A fluid dispenser and leachate collector used in a system for obtaining a soil sample, dispensing liquid into the soil sample, collecting the resulting leachate, and extracting a soil layer from the obtained soil sample. The fluid dispensing unit may be cylindrical in shape and include a perforated disc therein as well as bladed disc situated on top of the perforated disc. The bladed disc is rotatable on the perforated disc to expose or cover select patterns of perforations allowing for different fluid flowrates through the soil sample. The fluid dispensing unit may contain a nanoparticle suspension and a magnetic stirring system be used to mix the nanoparticle suspension. A pump may be included for dispensing the fluid in a top-down or bottom-up configuration. The fluid dispensing unit may include a threaded mating interface allowing for direct coupling onto the sample tube.
A multi-bit binary counter outputs a predetermined binary number of bits reflecting a number of times of triggering an input pin, and providing a binary counter output having a decimal equivalent. A multi-bit binary counter is implemented as a multi-bit synchronous counter IC chip with a ripple carry-out pin and loading functionality. An active output count indication pin is connected to cause the IC to transition states, such as from a HIGH state to a LOW state, when the counter output's decimal equivalent exceeds single-digit numbers. In one configuration, the counter functions selectively as a MOD-10 (decade) or MOD-16 binary counter.
A system for obtaining a soil sample, dispensing liquid, such as a nanoparticle suspension, into the soil sample, collecting the resulting leachate, and extracting a soil layer from the obtained soil sample. A sample tube is used for obtaining and holding a soil sample, and includes a removable section and stationary section joined in sliding relation to each other. A fluid dispensing unit is configured to attach to the sample tube to dispense fluid through the soil sample and may include a magnetic stirrer, pump, and different flow rate configurations. A collection unit attaches to the sample tube and collects the resulting leachate. A soil layer extraction tool holds the sample tube, creates an opening in the sample tube exposing the soil sample, and extracts a layer of soil for analysis using extractor blades. The extractor blades include an upper blade and lower blade connected by a vertical blade.
A method for preparing a nitrogen/sulfur-rich activated carbon, of exceptionally high surface area and microporous nature, the method comprising: preparing an aromatic oligomer including a heteroatom using an oxidative polymerization solution, wherein the oxidative polymerization solution comprises a first oxidizer and an organic solvent; mixing the oligomer with an activating agent to obtain a mixture; subjecting the mixture to carbonization and activation in a tube furnace; holding the mixture at a set temperature; cooling the mixture to room temperature to obtain a carbon material; purifying the carbon material by washing; washing the carbon material with water and methanol; drying the carbon material under vacuum to obtain a microporous carbon of high surface area and nitrogen/sulfur-rich composition.
A method of detecting a second target protein in a sample can include preparing a tracer bound-first target protein; determining a diffusion coefficient for the tracer bound-first target protein before contacting the tracer bound-first target protein with a sample to obtain a first value; contacting the tracer bound-first target protein with a sample; determining a diffusion coefficient for the tracer bound-first target protein after contacting the sample to obtain a second value; and identifying a presence of the second target protein in the sample when a change in the diffusion coefficient values is determined.
A sample tube is disclosed in a system for obtaining a soil sample, dispensing liquid into the soil sample, collecting the resulting leachate, and extracting a soil layer from the soil sample. The sample tube includes a removable section and stationary section joined in sliding relation. The removable section includes a first vertical wall, second vertical wall, and top ring. The stationary section has openings covered by the first vertical wall and second vertical wall of the removable section. Stabilizing means such as flanges are included for preventing rotation of the removable section within the stationary section. The flanges contact sides of the removable section. A drilling head and T-shaped handle may attach to the sample tube for extraction of a soil sample.
A Confined Plunging Liquid Jet Reactor (CPLJR) is used for determining the effect of discharge of an effluent into seawater. A tank is provided and a plurality of water injectors supply sample effluents into the tank at multiple locations, using a pump to provide the supplied effluents. A water movement generator is used to simulate environmental movement of water in the tank, and soap bubble measurement meters/sensors are used to measure bubbles in the supplied effluents supplied by at least a subset of the water injectors, with respective ones of the bubble measurement sensors sensing bubbles associated with individual ones of the subset of water injectors. Dye injection and bubble sensors are used to observe and measure flow of injected effluent. A plurality of oxygen sensors are used for measuring oxygenation at different locations or levels in the tank.
The tactile directional guide system provides directional information in the form of vibrations for use during emergency evacuations and the like. The tactile directional guide system includes a vibrational module adapted for mounting on a support surface, such as the floor or wall of a hallway or corridor, as non-limiting examples. The vibrational module includes a plurality of members linearly arrayed along a longitudinal direction and a plurality of vibrators respectively coupled to the plurality of members. A controller is in communication with the plurality of vibrators and is configured to selectively sequentially actuate the plurality of vibrators in either a forward longitudinal direction or a rearward longitudinal direction to provide a tactile directional output.
3). To perform enhanced oil recovery, a suspension is first prepared by adding the effervescent tablet to water. This preparation may be performed at room temperature. Steam is then injected into the oil well, followed by flooding the oil well with the suspension. One-third of the pore volume of an oil reservoir of the oil well may be injected with the steam, and two-thirds of the pore volume of the oil reservoir may be flooded with the suspension.
A soil layer extractor tool used in a system for obtaining a soil sample, dispensing liquid into the soil sample, collecting the resulting leachate, and extracting a soil layer from the obtained soil sample. The soil layer extractor tool includes a base, a holder for a sample tube, and crane for lifting walls of the sample tube to expose a soil sample within the sample tube. The base includes a lower base portion and upper base portion joined in sliding relation. Vertical posts are mounted on the upper base portion, and extractor blades are mounted on the vertical posts for extracting a soil layer. The extractor blades include a lower blade and upper blade, and a vertical blade positioned therebetween. A soil layer is extracted by a sliding movement pushing the extractor blades into the exposed soil sample thus removing a soil layer from sample contained in the sample tube.
A method for preparing mesoporous copper oxide (CuO) includes providing a copper composition including copper (Cu), phenanthroline, and a Schiff base, combining the copper composition with a sodium salt to provide a salt mixture, and calcining the salt mixture to provide the mesoporous CuO. The mesoporous copper oxide has an ordered structure and a diameter ranging from about 0.5 μm to about 3 μm.
A method of healing a wound in a patient, can include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of Sulforaphane-Cysteine (SFN-Cys). The therapeutically effective amount may be 1.5 μM. The SFN-Cys may be combined with an excipient and the excipient may be a poloxamer. The SFN-Cys, combined with a poloxamer, may be applied topically or taken orally.
A water desalination system and process are provided in which a suspension is fed into a water desalination chamber from a source container. At least one effervescent tablet is introduced into a base fluid within the source container to form the suspension. The effervescent tablet serves to increase the heat absorption of the base fluid and enhance the efficiency of the water desalination process. The effervescent tablet used in the process may include multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) as well as one or more surfactants and/or effervescent agents such as sodium dodecyl sulfate, monosodium phosphate, and sodium carbonate. Introduction of the effervescent tablet into the base fluid may result in the growth of crystals within the suspension. The presence of crystals in the suspension serving to further enhance the solar radiation and heat absorbance of the base fluid.
A pothole-repairing apparatus includes a frame, first and second continuous track assemblies connected to opposite sides of the frame, a brush assembly connected to the frame, an asphalt pouring assembly disposed on the frame, at least one ultrasonic sensor disposed on the frame, a grader blade connected to the frame, a power source disposed on the frame, a controlling circuit disposed on the frame, a transceiver disposed on the frame, and a plurality of motors for controlling the operations of the first and second continuous track assemblies, the brush assembly and asphalt pouring assembly. The brush assembly can be used to clean a pothole free of debris. The asphalt pouring assembly can be used to fill the pothole with an asphalt mix. The asphalt mix can be compacted in the pothole by driving over the asphalt mix with the first and second continuous track assemblies.
E01C 23/00 - Auxiliary devices or arrangements for constructing, repairing, reconditioning, or taking-up road or like surfaces
E01C 7/18 - Coherent pavings made in situ made of road-metal and binders of road-metal and bituminous binders
E01C 23/07 - Apparatus combining measurement of the surface configuration of paving with application of material in proportion to the measured irregularities
The modular intramedullary fixation device is a multi-piece bone fixation device for insertion into the medullary cavity of a bone. In one embodiment, the modular intramedullary fixation device is formed from a plurality of substantially Z-shaped modular elements, which are assembled together to a desired length and width. In additional embodiments, the modular intramedullary fixation device includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a connector for connecting the two portions to each other. The connector may be provided in a wide variety of configurations, including an adjustable connector for adjusting the length of the modular intramedullary fixation device. Each of the proximal and distal portions may further have an adjustable length.
A method and system for dynamically determining and adjusting a dispersion stability of particles in a suspension. The system includes a thermal imaging camera configured to determine movement of the particles in the suspension; and a mixing device, wherein the mixing device is configured to stir the suspension to dynamically maintain the suspension at a desired dispersion stability and temperature.
A mooring device, mechanism, system and method for automatic boat docking. The automated boat docking system has a mooring device installed at a marina or at a boat ramp. The mooring device will have a rod installed, with a suction valve at the end of an arm connected to the rod. The suction valve is used to hold the boat in place. Once the suction valve is connected to the boat, the rod will move, and the arm will rotate the boat to where the boat will be docked or lifted safely.
A sample observation container and methods of use thereof are provided. The sample observation container includes a base and one or more sidewalls extending from the base. The one or more sidewalls form a sample enclosure for holding a sample undergoing a sample observation test such as sedimentation photographical capturing and dynamic light scattering, among other tests. The one or more sidewalls form a sample enclosure of adjustable cross-sectional area. The cross-sectional area may be adjusted by feeding or retracting a flexible sheet from a source roll to the sample enclosure. The cross-sectional area may further be adjusted by removing an innermost sidewall from among one or more nested sidewalls. The containers allow for physical adjustment of the cross-sectional area while performing subsequent sample observation tests, thereby allowing assessment of the effects of container size on the results of the sample, such as particles in liquid suspension.
A system comprises at least two photovoltaic modules each comprising a respective module area being substantially perpendicular to the thickness of the corresponding photovoltaic module. Each of the at least two module areas comprises at least one of two first sides being substantially perpendicular to the thickness of the corresponding photovoltaic module and/or two second sides being substantially perpendicular to the thickness of the corresponding photovoltaic module. In this context, the at least two module areas are arranged in a substantially parallel manner with respect to each other and are shifted with respect to each other in an extension direction of the system. In addition to this, the at least two module areas are arranged in a staggering or alternating or ascending or descending manner with respect to an extension plane in the extension direction of the system.
A plunging liquid jet reactor and water treatment system is provided including a supply water tank. A downcomer within the supply water tank defines a hollow column having an upper end and open lower end. Supply water is pumped to a nozzle on the upper end of the downcomer. The nozzle generates a liquid jet downward in the hollow column. A filter having at least one semi-permeable membrane surrounds the downcomer. A collection tray is mounted between the filter and the supply tank for collecting treated water pushed upward between the filter and the downcomer. A pressure difference between supply water surrounding the filter and water within the filter causes water molecules to pass through the semi-permeable membrane and form treated water which is gathered on the collection tray. Depending on the filter medium and number of stages, the system may be employed in water desalination, microfiltration, nanofiltration, and/or ultrafiltration.
B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
C02F 1/74 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with air
3). To perform enhanced oil recovery, a suspension is first prepared by adding the effervescent tablet to water. This preparation may be performed at room temperature. Steam is then injected into the oil well, followed by flooding the oil well with the suspension. One-third of the pore volume of an oil reservoir of the oil well may be injected with the steam, and two-thirds of the pore volume of the oil reservoir may be flooded with the suspension.
The fabric with embedded dispensing channels includes a fabric sheet with at least one flexible conduit integrated into the fabric sheet. The at least one flexible conduit has an inlet and a plurality of dispensing holes formed through at least one wall thereof. The at least one flexible conduit is hollow and defines an interior channel. Opposite the inlet, the at least one flexible conduit may have a closed end. A pump, compressor or the like may be fluidly connected to the inlet for transferring a substance into and through the at least one flexible conduit for dispensing through the dispensing holes.
D03D 15/60 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the warp or weft elements other than yarns or threads
D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
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Dual hydrogen and suspension production system using magnesium-aluminum based effervescent tablets
C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
The convertible stairs for wheelchair accessibility combine a tiltable staircase with a vertically movable platform. The tiltable staircase includes rotating stairs which can be angularly adjusted between a stepped configuration and a planar, ramp-like configuration. Proximal ends of first and second staircase frames are pivotally secured to the platform such that selective raising and lowering of the platform causes the tiltable staircase to tilt up and down. When the stairs of the staircase are rotated into the planar, ramp-like configuration, the platform may be fully raised to tilt the staircase upward, creating a horizontal surface for the wheelchair to cross from the platform to an upper floor or level. To exit the upper floor or level, the wheelchair user reverses the process, returning to the platform which is lowered to the lower floor or level, also lowering the staircase. The stairs may then be rotated back to a stepped configuration.
B66B 9/08 - Kinds or types of lifts in, or associated with, buildings or other structures inclined, e.g. serving blast furnaces associated with stairways, e.g. for transporting disabled persons
E04F 11/04 - Movable stairways, e.g. of loft ladders which may or may not be concealable or extensible
2 gas (in the form of bubbles) and the hydrogen active material-based suspension are produced simultaneously. This system results in two products that can be used individually or all at once by integrating the different system components together.
C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration
H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
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SOFT TISSUE ANATOMY REPLICATION FOR IMPLANT-SUPPORTED FIXED PROSTHESIS USING 3D PRINTED-RESIN PROTOTYPE
A process for replicating soft tissue anatomy of a dental patient prior to preparing an implant-supported fixed prosthesis is disclosed. The process may include: securing an interim prosthesis intra-orally in the dental patient for a predetermined time, after implants of the dental patient are osseointegrated, to evaluate the interim prosthesis based on a plurality of parameters within the mouth of the dental patient; printing a three-dimensional printed-resin prototype having an intaglio surface based on the evaluated interim prosthesis; attaching the three-dimensional printed-resin prototype into the implants; and injecting a low viscosity elastomeric impression material between the intaglio surface of the three-dimensional printed-resin prototype and the soft tissue of the dental patient to obtain a soft tissue replica for preparing the implant-supported fixed prosthesis.
A61C 8/00 - Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereonDental implantsImplanting tools
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
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System for monitoring and enhancing the physical stability of dispersed particles in flowing suspensions
Flow characteristics are measured by providing a flow path from a flow supply source through a flow restriction passage. A plurality of movable fins are extendable into the flow restriction passage, resulting in a change in the flow characteristic of the flow restriction passage. The movable fins are controlled and a flow measurement device is used for measuring flow or flow resistance through the flow restriction passage with the movable fins extended and retracted.
G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
A dispenser system includes at least one main tubular element, at least one nozzle, and openings formed on the main tubular element. The at least one nozzle receives and injects a first fluid inside the main tubular element. The openings in conjunction with the nozzle enable fluid circulation between inside and outside of the main tubular element.
A method of extracting shikonin derivatives from Arnebia decumbens roots can include powdering the roots of Arnebia decumbens and extracting shikonin derivatives from the powder using isooctane. The shikonin derivatives can include four compounds: deoxyshikonin (compound B); shikonin-isovalerate (compound C); acetylshikonin (compound D); and shikonin (compound E). Acetyl-shikonin (compound D) and shikonin (compound E) can be used to treat stomach ulcers and diabetic ulcers.
The core sample holder for microwave heating of a core sample includes a hollow housing having opposed open first and second ends. A resilient sleeve is disposed within the hollow housing. An annular bladder is disposed within the hollow housing and surrounds the resilient sleeve. The annular bladder is adapted for receiving a liquid. An annular cavity is defined between the outer surface of the annular bladder and the inner surface of the hollow housing and is adapted for receiving a pressurized fluid through at least one pressurized fluid port. First and second caps releasably cover and seal the first and second ends of the hollow housing, respectively. A microwave waveguide passes through the wall of the hollow housing and the annular cavity for transmitting microwave radiation from an external microwave source into the liquid contained within the annular bladder to heat the liquid.
G01N 15/08 - Investigating permeability, pore volume, or surface area of porous materials
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
The secure baggage claim system uses radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or the like to associate a particular item of baggage with the owner of that item of baggage. The secure baggage claim system includes a housing having a baggage entry opening, a baggage retrieval opening, and a vertically arranged carousel disposed within the housing for carrying and rotating a plurality of baggage carrying trays. A primary RFID tag reader reads a primary RFID tag secured to the item of baggage to associate the item of baggage with identification information corresponding to an individual. The item of baggage is further associated with one of the baggage carrying trays selected to carry the item of baggage. A door releasably covers and seals the baggage retrieval opening and is releasably locked by a locking mechanism. Authenticating input associated with the individual unlocks the door for retrieval of the item of baggage.
G07C 9/29 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass containing active electronic elements, e.g. smartcards
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The system and method for determining physical stability of dispersed particles in flowing liquid suspensions is performed by passing a fluid with suspended particulates in a column of filter elements having progressively smaller porosities. The fluid is received by a fluid supply receptacle and then passed through the column of filter elements. The filter elements are arranged so that successive filters are downstream of each other, with successive filters having successively smaller porosities. The porosity of an initial filter element has a sufficiently large porosity to filter a largest particle size intended for detection, and a final filter element has at least a sufficiently small porosity to filter a smallest particle size intended for detection. This results in the successive filters separating successively smaller particles from the fluid. Average particle size and particle count are obtained by removing a mesh filter element and performing SEM analysis on the filtered particles.
A multi-heat energy source core sample holder assembly for conducting experiment on a core sample includes a core sample holder, a flexible sleeve, and a multi-heat energy generation source arrangement. The core sample holder includes a cylindrical pressure chamber and a pair of disk-shaped flanges positioned along opposite ends of the cylindrical pressure chamber to accommodate at least one fluid injection port and at least one fluid discharge port. The flexible sleeve is arranged within and along the cylindrical pressure chamber to define one or more section(s) to hold the core sample. The energy generation source includes a wire member to be coiled along an internal wall of the flexible sleeve to be supplied with electric current in at least one of a Direct Current (DC) form to produce an electric resistance heating, or an Alternate Current (AC) form to produce an electromagnetic heating, singularly or in combination.
The system for making suspensions includes a housing, with a platform mounted therein and a translating table slidably mounted on the platform for removably supporting a receptacle. A base fluid tank stores a base fluid, and a solid particle container stores solid particles. A rotating dispenser system is mounted within the housing, above the platform and the receptacle. The rotating dispenser includes a base fluid dispenser for dispensing a controlled mass of the base fluid into the receptacle, and a solid particle dispenser for dispensing a controlled mass of the solid particles into the receptacle. The base fluid dispenser is in communication with the base fluid tank, and the solid particle dispenser is in communication with the solid particle container. A mixer selectively and controllably mixes the controlled mass of the base fluid and the controlled mass of the solid particles in the receptacle to form the suspension.
B01F 31/60 - Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms with a vibrating receptacle
B01F 31/86 - Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations with vibration of the receptacle or part of it
B01F 33/841 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with component receptacles fixed in a circular configuration on a horizontal table, e.g. the table being able to be indexed about a vertical axis
KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, KU LEUVEN R&D (Belgium)
KUWAIT UNIVERSITY (Kuwait)
Inventor
Bourisli, Raed I H M
Aldalali, Bader S H M
Tuomiranta, Arttu
Chowdhury, Mohammed Gofran
Poortmans, Jef
Abstract
A system (10) comprises at least two photovoltaic modules (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d), each comprising a respective module area being substantially perpendicular to the thickness of the corresponding photovoltaic module (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d). Each of the at least two module areas comprises at least one of two first sides being substantially perpendicular to the thickness of the corresponding photovoltaic module (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d) and/or two second sides being substantially perpendicular to the thickness of the corresponding photovoltaic module (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d). In this context, the at least two module areas are arranged in a substantially parallel manner with respect to each other and are shifted with respect to each other in an extension direction of the system (10). In addition to this, the at least two module areas are arranged in a staggering or alternating or ascending or descending manner with respect to an extension plane in the extension direction of the system (10).
A ventilator includes at-least one air vessel, at-least one inflation bag, at-least one connecting member, a bag holder and at-least one controller member. The at-least one connecting member connects to the at-least one air vessel. The bag holder may hold the inflation bag. The at-least one controller member operates the at-least one inflation bag thereby changing size of the inflation bag to vary a tidal volume and an inspiration-expiration ratio of the ventilator. In another aspect, at-least one controller member is mounted on the bag holder. Further, the at-least one controller member slides within the bag holder to change the shape of the inflation bag to vary a tidal volume and an inspiration-expiration ratio of the ventilator.
A dispenser system includes at least one main tubular element, at least one nozzle, and openings formed on the main tubular element. The at least one nozzle receives and injects a first fluid inside the main tubular element. The openings in conjunction with the nozzle (20) enable fluid circulation between inside and outside of the main tubular element.
A method of treating osteomyelitis of the jaws (OMJ) can include sequestrectomy (removing necrotic bone) using piezoelectric vibrations and decortication (creating bleeding spots) using piezoelectric vibrations. The OMJ can include secondary chronic OMJ caused by previous dental implant placements. The method can further include administering dual antibiotic therapy to the patient. The dual antibiotic therapy can include administering Augmentin and Metronidazole to the patient for a period of about three weeks.
A process for replicating soft tissue anatomy of a dental patient prior to preparing an implant-supported fixed prosthesis is disclosed. The process may include: securing an interim prosthesis intra-orally in the dental patient for a predetermined time, after implants of the dental patient are osseointegrated, to evaluate the interim prosthesis based on a plurality of parameters within the mouth of the dental patient; printing a three-dimensional printed-resin prototype having an intaglio surface based on the evaluated interim prosthesis; attaching the three-dimensional printed-resin prototype into the implants; and injecting a low viscosity elastomeric impression material between the intaglio surface of the three-dimensional printed-resin prototype and the soft tissue of the dental patient to obtain a soft tissue replica for preparing the implant-supported fixed prosthesis.
A61C 8/00 - Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereonDental implantsImplanting tools
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
The modular intramedullary fixation device is a multi-piece bone fixation device for insertion into the medullary cavity of a bone. In one embodiment, the modular intramedullary fixation device is formed from a plurality of substantially Z-shaped modular elements, which are assembled together to a desired length and width. In additional embodiments, the modular intramedullary fixation device includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a connector for connecting the two portions to each other. The connector may be provided in a wide variety of configurations, including an adjustable connector for adjusting the length of the modular intramedullary fixation device. Each of the proximal and distal portions may further have an adjustable length.
The amusement ride for children has an open frame and a swinging passenger carriage suspended from a crossbar carried by two trolleys mounted in parallel tracks on the roof of the open frame. The passenger carriage has an upper platform rotatably mounted on a base platform, rotation of the upper platform being controlled manually by the passenger through rotation of a wheel mounted on a column having an end journaled into a bearing mounted in the base platform. A reversible motor is mounted on the roof frame, the shaft of the motor being connected to the crossbar by a crank and connecting rod to control translational movement of the trolleys, causing the passenger carriage to swing forward and backward. The combination of translational movement and swinging movement of the carriage with rotational movement of the upper platform provides a uniquely thrilling sensation for a child seated on the passenger carriage.
The air conditioning system with solar-powered subcooling system includes a main cooling system having an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve configured to operate in a conventional vapor compression refrigerant cycle. The subcooling system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve, the compressor being powered by at least one rechargeable battery connected to a photovoltaic solar panel. The main system and the subcooling system are linked by a heat exchanger having a primary coil in the main system between the condenser and the expansion valve and a secondary coil in the subcooling system disposed between the expansion valve and the compressor. The main system and the subcooling system may use the same type of refrigerant, or different refrigerant types. The additional cooling provided to the refrigerant in the main system by subcooling increases the efficiency of the air conditioning system.
2 gas from the electrodialysis system and producing dry hydrogen; and a hydrogen cell for receiving the dry hydrogen and outputting energy. A condenser converts the vapor into condensate and low salinity water. A desalinated water collection tank receives the desalinated or low salinity water. A pressure retarded osmosis system receives the brine, the low salinity water, and condensate from the condenser to produce dilute brine.
F02C 1/00 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of hot gases or unheated pressurised gases, as the working fluid
C02F 1/04 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
The confined plunging liquid jet reactor with energy recovery includes a downcomer having an upper end, an open lower end, and a gas inlet for receiving gas, the downcomer extending into a liquid reservoir in a tank. A nozzle is mounted on the upper end of the downcomer for receiving a pressurized liquid to generate a liquid jet. The liquid jet impinges on liquid contained within the downcomer, creating turbulence and bubbles to entrain gas introduced through the gas inlet into the liquid reservoir as the jet travels downward in the downcomer. A riser is disposed around the downcomer and defines an annular air lift column. Unentrained gas and liquid exiting the downcomer rises in the air lift column with significant energy, the upper end of the riser being connected to a turbine coupled to a generator to recover energy from the air lift column.
F15B 11/072 - Combined pneumatic-hydraulic systems
F04F 1/18 - Pumps using positively or negatively pressurised fluid medium acting directly on the liquid to be pumped the fluid medium being mixed with, or generated from, the liquid to be pumped
B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
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Apparatus for testing the stability of dispersed particles in flowing suspensions
The apparatus for testing the stability of dispersed particles in flowing suspensions includes a sample receiving cup having a lower wall and an open upper end. A cup outlet is disposed in the lower wall, and the sample receiving cup is adapted for receiving a suspension sample through the open upper end. A pump is in fluid communication with the sample receiving cup through the cup outlet. The pump extracts the suspension sample through the cup outlet to produce a pressurized suspension stream. A recirculation pipe has a pipe inlet and a pipe outlet, the pipe inlet being in fluid communication with the pump for receiving the pressurized suspension stream, and the pipe outlet returns the pressurized suspension stream to the sample receiving cup, through the open upper end thereof. A power monitor is in communication with the pump for monitoring the power output of the pump.
G01N 11/02 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material
Oxazolidinone hydroxamic acid derivatives of the general formula (I):
2 is amino, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, cyclopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, cyclobutyl, pentyl, cyclopentyl, hexyl or heptyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, act as dual inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase and mast cell degranulation. The oxazolidinone hydroxamic acid derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can be used in the prevention and treatment of asthma and allergies, as well as inflammatory conditions.
C07D 263/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-oxazole or hydrogenated 1,3-oxazole rings not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by oxygen atoms, attached to ring carbon atoms
The present invention provides for the use of recirculation loops in single- or multi- stage electrical desalination processes such as Ion Concentration Polarization (ICP) desalination and concentration processes.
C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
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Apparatus for measuring disentrainment rate of air
The apparatus for measuring disentrainment rate of air includes a Confined Plunging Liquid Jet Reactor (CPLJR) having a downcomer column surrounding a liquid jet. The end of the downcomer column is partially immersed in a receiving liquid pool contained in a reservoir. A conical ring is placed in the downcomer column below the liquid jet, the ring bearing against the wall of the downcomer column and forming a seal to define a headspace in the column. A gas supply and first bubble meter are connected to the column above the conical ring to supply gas and measure total entrainment. A second bubble meter connected to the headspace between the ring and the receiving pool measures disentrainment, and a third bubble meter connected to headspace above the receiving pool outside the column measures net entrainment.
G01N 11/02 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material
Propargyl-functionalized macrocyclic compounds can include non-aggregating compounds having at least one phthalocyanine (Pc), azaphthalocyanine (AzaPc), or naphthalocyanine (Nc) unit. The compounds can be metal-free or metal-complexed. The metal-complexed compounds can include zinc (II), for example. The compounds can include multiple propargyl moieties at different sites, e.g., peripheral or non-peripheral sites, as described herein. Exemplary compounds include an azaphthalocyanine complex (AzaPc1) and phthalocyanine complexes (Pc2-Pc5). The compounds may provide efficient solubility in aqueous and/or organic solvents, optimal physicochemical properties, improved photo-sensitizability, significant tumor specificity, and electron transfer tunability. The compounds can provide suitable non-aggregated molecular scaffolds for construction of numerous macrocycle derivatives via different organic transformation methodologies, e.g., Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC).
C07C 255/54 - Carboxylic acid nitriles having cyano groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton containing cyano groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the carbon skeleton
A first embodiment of a composition for treating vitiligo includes Cassia tora powder, Saussurea lappa root powder, Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) peels powder, and Psoralea corylifolia black seed powder. A second embodiment of a composition for treating vitiligo can include Cassia tora powder, Saussurea lappa root powder, Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) peels powder, Berberries (or Berberis) vulgaris root powder, red clay (with trace copper), and Ptychotis verticillata root powder. Topical administration of the first composition followed by UV radiation exposure can facilitate inducing melanogenesis as well as generating ROS. Topical administration of the second composition following the UV radiation exposure can scavenge the ROS generated by the first composition.
A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
A61K 8/96 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution
A61K 35/02 - Medicinal preparations containing materials or reaction products thereof with undetermined constitution from inanimate materials
Ptychotis verticillata root powder. Topical administration of the first composition followed by UV radiation exposure can facilitate inducing melanogenesis as well as generating ROS. Topical administration of the second composition following the UV radiation exposure can scavenge the ROS generated by the first composition.
A system for examining resistance exercise includes a first trap compartment, a second trap compartment, a main track compartment and a pulley system which can be aligned to form a continuous tunnel. Each of the compartments can have adjustable dimensions to retain small animals of various sizes. The pulley system includes a clamp and a pulley shaft. The pulley shaft is pivotally attached to the clamp at a lower end and a first pulley wheel at an upper end. A second pulley wheel is pivotally attached to the clamp. A rope is trained on the pulley wheels. The tunnel can be positioned on an elevated support surface. One end of the rope is attachable to a rat on the elevated support surface and the other end of the rope is to attached to liftable strength training objects positioned below the elevated support surface.
Data is stored in a multi-level MRAM (MLC MRAM) cell in a manner that reduces transition states that require high energy. A new data block is received, and the new data block is divided into one or more sub-groups of bits, with each sub-group comprising at least two bits. Each sub-group is assigned data bit locations in a memory store. The received bits are compared with sub-groups present at the data bit locations to determine subgroups of hot bits. For each subgroup of hot bits, an encoding flag value is determined by XORing their most significant bits. The most significant bits of each subgroup of hot bits are complemented and the encoding flag is SET. A data block is generated to establish a data group for each subgroup of hot bits including the subgroup of hot bits and the encoding flag for that subgroup.
G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
G11C 11/16 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using magnetic elements using elements in which the storage effect is based on magnetic spin effect
G11C 11/56 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using storage elements with more than two stable states represented by steps, e.g. of voltage, current, phase, frequency
G11C 7/10 - Input/output [I/O] data interface arrangements, e.g. I/O data control circuits, I/O data buffers
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Method of treating delayed healing of a wound associated with diabetes
The method of treating delayed healing of a wound associated with diabetes includes administering to the wound a composition comprising an anti-senescence compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The anti-senescence compound may be 18α-Glycyrrhetinic acid, a Caveolin-1 (Cav-1) inhibitory compound, or a Polymerase I Transcript Release Factor (PTRF-1) inhibitory compound. The anti-senescence compound may be effective in preventing and/or reversing premature cellular senescence. The anti-senescence compound may be effective in promoting healing of a wound, e.g., delayed or incompletely healed wound. The anti-senescence compound may be effective in promoting healing of a delayed healing wound or chronic wound of a diabetic patient, such as a diabetic ulcer or venous ulcer.
C07H 21/02 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with ribosyl as saccharide radical
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
The heuristic fuzzy controller for gantry cranes provides for controlling the position of the cart of a gantry crane while suppressing the swing angle of the payload. The rules of the controller are obtained taking into account the knowledge of an experienced crane operator. The controller uses only one fuzzy system to achieve the two control objectives.
G06F 7/70 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using a digital non-denominational number representation, i.e. number representation without radixComputing devices using combinations of denominational and non-denominational quantity representations using stochastic pulse trains, i.e. randomly occurring pulses the average pulse rates of which represent numbers
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G06G 7/00 - Devices in which the computing operation is performed by varying electric or magnetic quantities
G06G 7/76 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for traffic
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
B66C 19/00 - Cranes comprising trolleys or crabs running on fixed or movable bridges or gantries
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Method of preventing myocardial reperfusion injury in reperfusion therapy by administering intravenous immunoglobulin
The method of preventing reperfusion injury in reperfusion therapy is a medical technique for prevention of reperfusion injury in a patient where reperfusion therapy is necessary, such as following myocardial infarction (MI) or heat transplant in the patient. The patient is treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) prior to an ischemic event or, alternatively, following the ischemic event, with the intravenous immunoglobulin providing cardio-protective effects to the patient for preventing reperfusion injury. The treatment with the IVIG may be used with any suitable type of reperfusion therapy, such as thrombolytic therapy, coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery.
A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
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Method of recycling brine from a multi-stage flash desalination plant
The method of recycling brine from a multi-stage flash desalination plant recycles the high-salinity, high-temperature brine output from a multi-stage flash desalination plant to produce diluted brine suitable for reinjection back into the multi-stage flash desalination plant as a makeup stream. The high-salinity, high-temperature brine output from the multi-stage flash desalination plant is diluted with water extracted from treated wastewater effluent output from a wastewater treatment plant, thus providing further recycling of the treated wastewater effluent. Following osmotic transfer of the diluting water from the treated wastewater effluent to produce the diluted brine, the remaining concentrated treated wastewater effluent passes through a secondary filtration system to yield a solid product and a volume of permeate water. The volume of permeate water may be further mixed with the diluted brine.
C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
B01D 61/00 - Processes of separation using semi-permeable membranes, e.g. dialysis, osmosis or ultrafiltrationApparatus, accessories or auxiliary operations specially adapted therefor
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
The belt drive assembly includes a frame having a first plate including an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, and a second end, a second plate including an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, and a second end, and a shaft disposed between the first plate and the second plate. The belt drive assembly also includes a first pair of idler pulley wheels positioned coaxially at one end of the first plate, a second pair of idler pulley wheels positioned coaxially at one end of the second plate, a drive pulley wheel rotatably mounted onto the outer surface of the first plate, a driven pulley wheel rotatably mounted onto the outer surface of the second plate, and an endless belt trained on the drive pulley wheel, on each idler pulley wheel, and on the driven pulley wheel.
F16H 7/00 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
F16H 7/02 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with beltsGearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with V-belts
F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
F16H 7/12 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
The planter system using waste materials repurpose waste materials to construct a self-irrigating planter that promotes plant growth in a protective environment. The planter system includes a water reservoir constructed from scrap tire defining a hollow interior serving as water storage, the reservoir being buried in soil. A condensation funnel having a sloped condensation skirt extends into the center opening of the scrap tire to direct condensate into the water reservoir. A root ball cover made from scrap newspaper covers the root system of a plant, and the plant is buried in the center opening of the scrap tire. A soil protection cover is placed atop the root ball cover to protect the soil of the root ball, and a support tube extends therefrom to protect the stem of the plant from environmental conditions. A valve regulates delivery of water to the reservoir. Most components are made from scrap plastic.
A01G 13/02 - Protective coverings for plants; Devices for laying-out coverings
A01G 9/02 - Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes Glasses for cultivating flowers
A01G 25/00 - Watering gardens, fields, sports grounds or the like
A01G 27/02 - Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots having a water reservoir, the main part thereof being located wholly around or directly beside the growth substrate
A01G 27/00 - Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots
A01G 9/00 - Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhousesEdging for beds, lawn or the like
The positionable towing hitch includes a first beam supporting a movable housing assembly and a second beam assembly movable in the housing. The first beam protrudes out of the housing for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first beam driver assembly is coupled to the first beam to selectively extend and retract the housing with respect to the first beam in a horizontal direction. A second beam driver assembly is coupled to a second beam to selectively raise and lower the second beam with respect to the housing in a vertical direction. A ball mount bracket is fixed to the second beam for mounting a ball mount thereon to move with the second beam. The movements of the housing and the second beam facilitate positioning of the ball mount for connection to a trailer to be hitched.
B60D 1/40 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers involving a temporarily extensible or alignable member
B60D 1/44 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for being adjustable horizontally
B60D 1/46 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for being adjustable vertically
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Odd/even invert coding for phase change memory with thermal crosstalk
The odd/even invert coding for phase change memory with thermal crosstalk devises a cost model that captures Phase Change Memory (PCM) SET/RESET write asymmetries, as well as write disturbs caused by thermal crosstalk. The cost is computed by counting the different types of transitions between the old and the new data to be written to PCM. An Odd/Even Invert data encoding/decoding algorithm makes intelligent decisions based on a cost model by taking into account the number of bit flips, write asymmetry, as well as write disturbs. The data encoding algorithm recodes the data on the fly based on selective inverting (even, odd, or full invert) to search for a minimum cost solution with aim at reducing write activities and extending the PCM lifetime. A hardware architecture for the present encoding/decoding algorithm is presented that requires only two bits storage overhead for coding, regardless of the width of data.
The cooling system for patients with fever is a mechanical, fluid-based system for cooling patients suffering from fever. The cooling system for patients with fever includes a reservoir for containing a cooling fluid, which is maintained at a desired temperature. A temperature sensor is received in the reservoir. The temperature sensor is immersed in the cooling fluid for measuring the temperature thereof. A chiller is also received in the reservoir for selectively cooling the cooling fluid when the temperature thereof, measured by the temperature sensor, is above a pre-set temperature threshold. The reservoir communicates with a cooling pad, which is formed from a padded layer having at least one channel embedded therein. At least one pump and tubing is provided for circulating the cooling fluid through the reservoir and the cooling pad. In use, the cooling pad is applied to the skin of a patient with a fever.
The drive system for wind turbine with contra-rotating generator includes various embodiments of belt drive pulley systems for a direct drive contra-rotating wind generator. The generator has a magnetic rotor and an armature mounted on a shaft configured to rotate in the opposite direction from the magnetic rotor. In some embodiments, a belt extends across two pairs of coaxially mounted idler pulleys between a pulley on the magnetic rotor shaft and a pulley on the armature shaft. In other embodiments, the pulleys on the magnetic rotor and armature shafts are double sheave pulleys, and a first belt extends across one or two coaxial pair(s) of idler pulleys between an inner and outer sheave, and a second belt extends across one or two coaxial pair(s) of idler pulleys between an inner and outer sheave. Either the magnetic rotor or the armature shaft or both are coupled to a wind turbine rotor.
F16H 7/00 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
H02P 9/04 - Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
F03D 1/02 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially parallel to the air flow entering the rotor having a plurality of rotors
F03D 80/80 - Arrangement of components within nacelles or towers
A back contact photovoltaic cell is provided, the photovoltaic cell comprising at a rear side of a silicon substrate an emitter region at first predetermined locations and a back surface field region at second predetermined locations, wherein the emitter region and the back surface field region are field induced regions. The emitter region is induced by a first layer stack comprising a passivating tunneling layer and a first transparent conductive layer with a first, e.g. high, work function, the first layer stack being provided on the rear surface of the silicon substrate at the first predetermined locations. The back surface field region is induced by a second layer stack comprising a passivating tunneling layer and a second transparent conductive layer with a second, e.g. low, work function, the second layer stack being provided on the rear surface of the silicon substrate at the second predetermined locations. Methods are provided for fabricating such back contact photovoltaic cells, wherein the fabrication methods can be performed at temperatures not exceeding 600°C.
H01L 31/062 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the metal-insulator-semiconductor type
H01L 31/07 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the Schottky type
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System and method for determining the feedback capacity of information distributed in a complex network
The system and method for determining the feedback capacity of information distributed in a complex network determines feedback capacity as information is received and diffused throughout the network. Traditionally, real networks, such as computer networks, were used in determining network feedback. However, current complex networks typically incorporate graphing models for network analysis. The system and method provide a process to determine the quality of a complex network with respect to feedback capacity, such as can be determined by a corresponding Belief Propagation algorithm and a corresponding entropy equation. The system and method can also determine the cyclic entropy per penetration in a complex network, the depth penetration for nodes in the complex network and a plurality of cycle counts per node in the complex network based on a source node.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
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Method for determining risk of metastatic relapse in a patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer
The method for determining risk of metastatic relapse in a patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) can include detecting a level of at least one indicator of metastatic potential in a biological sample from the patient, comparing the level of the indicator of metastatic potential with a control, and identifying the patient as one who is at risk of metastatic relapse and a candidate for chemotherapy if an aberrant level of the indicator of metastatic potential in the biological sample compared to the control is detected. The at least one indicator of metastatic potential can include at least one metastasis-inducing gene and/or at least one metastasis suppressor gene. An aberrant level of the at least one indicator of metastatic potential can include a copy number gain of the metastasis-inducing gene and/or a copy number loss of the metastasis-suppressor gene.
C12P 19/34 - Polynucleotides, e.g. nucleic acids, oligoribonucleotides
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
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Thermal barrier panel with selectable phase change materials
A thermal barrier panel with selectable phase change materials includes a thermal panel and a plurality of containers movably positioned within the thermal panel to correspond to a heat load at a corresponding ambient temperature. Each of the plurality of containers includes a plurality of receptacles that include a plurality of different phase change materials. Each of the plurality of different phase change materials absorbs thermal energy produced by heat from the heat load at a corresponding ambient temperature. Each of the plurality of different phase change materials are positioned in a corresponding receptacle within a corresponding container, and each of the plurality of receptacles in a corresponding container include one of the plurality of different phase change materials. Corresponding ones of the plurality of receptacles are movably positioned to place a corresponding phase change material in facing relation to the heat load based upon the corresponding ambient temperature.
The electrical outlet safety device is placed between an electrical plug and the corresponding electrical outlet or receptacle to which the plug is connected. The safety device includes a thin body portion formed of a material adapted to expand rapidly if exposed to a predetermined temperature. A series of thin, electrically and thermally conductive blades extends from the body, with the blades being captured between the prongs of the plug and the internal contacts of the receptacle when installed therewith. If excessively high electrical resistance and correspondingly high temperature are produced in one or more of the electrical connections between the plug and the outlet, the blades of the safety device transmit the excessive temperature to the body, whereupon the body is transformed to an expansive electrically insulating foam that expels the plug from the receptacle. Springs may be included within the body to provide additional expansive force.
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
The combined pump and energy recovery turbine includes at least one fluid flow pressurizing a sliding vane pump and a sliding vane energy recovery turbine that recovers energy from a second fluid flow, such as the brine discharge from an RO seawater desalination system. A cylindrical rotor has two sliding vanes in respective slots, the rotor being concentrically disposed within an oval-shaped enclosure defining two mirror image crescent-shaped chambers, each chamber having inlet and outlet passageways. The first chamber pressurizes the first fluid flow, and the second chamber functions as a second outflow-driven energy recovery turbine, thus enabling the single rotor device to operate as a pressurizing pump on the first fluid flow, and second outflow-driven energy recovery turbine recovering energy from the pressure drop in the second fluid flow.
F01D 15/00 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of engines with devices driven thereby
F03B 13/00 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates
F03C 2/30 - Rotary-piston engines having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members
F04C 2/344 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group or and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the inner member
F04C 11/00 - Combinations of two or more machines or pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston typePumping installations
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Method of treating diabetes-related impaired wound healing
The method of treating diabetes-related impaired wound healing includes the step of administering an effective amount of estrogen replacement therapy to a patient in need thereof to promote wound healing. Alternatively, the method of treating diabetes-related impaired wound healing includes the step of administering an effective amount of a TNF-α inhibitor to a patient in need thereof to promote wound healing. The method of treating diabetes-related impaired wound healing may also include both the step of administering an effective amount of estrogen replacement therapy and administering an effective amount of a TNF-α inhibitor to a patient in need thereof to promote wound healing.
A61K 31/138 - Aryloxyalkylamines, e.g. propranolol, tamoxifen, phenoxybenzamine
A61K 31/4535 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a heterocyclic ring having sulfur as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pizotifen
A61K 31/565 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids not substituted in position 17 beta by a carbon atom, e.g. oestrane, oestradiol
The integrated aeration system utilizes a water pump for aeration. Ambient air/gas is entrained by a circulating water jet induced by the pump. The circulating water jet enters a sealed tank. The entrained gas is broken into bubbles after the impingement between the jet and a receiving pool occurs, aerating the receiving pool by water jet spray. The entrained gas/air builds up headspace pressure above the water pool, the headspace pressure being measured by a pressure gauge. The trapped air above the water pool is released when the headspace pressure increases to reach a desired value to aerate a separate tank/container as a diffused aeration or any other aeration process.
Arius bilineatus (Valenciennes)), a gelatinous secretion is collected from the skin of the Arabian Gulf catfish. The gelatinous secretion is biologically active due to the presence of biologically active proteins and lipids. The lipids are extracted from the gelatinous secretion, and then are mixed into an inert dermatological cream. The inert dermatological cream serves as a carrier for the lipids. Preferably, the mixture includes approximately 0.2% to 0.8% of the lipids by weight. Either the total lipids may be used in the mixture, or the lipids, prior to mixing into the cream, may be fractionated into major lipid fractions.
The automated sample extraction device is a device for the automatic extraction of chemical samples. The device includes a housing defining an open interior region. A rotating carousel is disposed within the housing, and a plurality of sample holders are mounted thereon. A plurality of sample storage tanks each contain a unique chemical sample, and a desired volume of at least one chemical sample is drawn from a respective one of the sample storage tanks to a respective at least one of the plurality of sample holders. The carousel is rotated so that the desired volume of the at least one chemical sample may be dispensed into a receptacle positioned adjacent the carousel. The at least one chemical sample may then be mixed, heated, cooled, shaken and/or vibrated within the receptacle prior to dispensing.
G01N 1/38 - Diluting, dispersing or mixing samples
G01N 35/02 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
The method of treating diabetes-related vascular complications includes the treatment of diabetic patients with α-lipoic acid (LA) in order to mitigate the negative impact of diabetes-related vascular dysfunctions upon vascular homeostasis. The treatment method includes the step of administering to the patient an initial dosage of α-lipoic acid believed to be therapeutically effective. The patient's response is then monitored by measuring α-lipoic acid-responsive biomarkers and by performing assays from blood and tissue taken from the patient.
The method for measuring the properties of petroleum fuels by distillation relates to a measuring method for predicting the property values of complex hydrocarbon fuels, such as the property values of gasoline, by distillation. Compensation of boiling point distribution measurements used for the prediction of physical properties of hydrocarbons is further performed.
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