Embodiments include a patch-type, ultrasound sensor system and method to monitor the function and motion of a patients anatomical structure, comprising processing at least one received ultrasound image using one or more analytical tools, including radon transformation, higher-order spectra techniques, and/or active contour models, to generate at least one processed ultrasound image; inputting the at least one processed ultrasound image into a deep learning Convolutional Neural Network to obtain an automatic classification result selected from two or more classes indicating the functional state of the anatomical structure. The patch-type, ultrasound sensor system can communicate via a wireless or wired connection. The monitoring can be at rest or during surgery or other procedure or whilst the subject is exposed to any physiological stressors as part of medical examinations, and can be adapted for use in monitoring the function of body structures including the heart, blood vessels, lungs or joints.
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
A soil-based media There is provided a soil-based media for a bioretention system comprising a soil mixture and a hydrogel, wherein the soil mixture comprises at least one carbon source. There is also provided a bioretention system comprising the soil-based media.
A hollow fiber membrane for removal of dissolved oxygen from fluid that is made of a porous hydrophobic material and an apparatus for controlling nitrate concentration level in water comprising a membrane contactor having the membrane, the membrane comprises at least one tubular fiber comprising: an outer wall for contacting fluid external to the tubular fiber; at least three inner channel walls for contacting fluid internal of the tubular fiber, wherein each inner channel wall forms a fluid communicating channel; a plurality of pores, wherein pores proximate to surfaces of the outer wall and each inner channel wall are smaller in size than pores non-proximate to said surfaces of the outer wall and each inner channel wall, wherein a central portion of the tubular fiber has a thickness greater than thickness of the tubular fiber outside the central portion.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for synthesizing multiwall carbon nanotubes from high molecular polymeric wastes. The process comprises using induction heating in combination with catalytic chemical vapour deposition (CVD) with an array of catalytic materials to synthesize high value carbon nanotubes with better yield and purity from high molecular polymeric wastes.
C23C 16/448 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for generating reactive gas streams, e.g. by evaporation or sublimation of precursor materials
C23C 16/46 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for heating the substrate
H05B 6/06 - Control, e.g. of temperature, of power
An apparatus and a method for indoor guiding, the apparatus comprising: a mobile base to enable the apparatus to move indoors; and a processor for executing instructions in a memory to control the apparatus to: autonomously map an indoor work zone to identify obstacles in the work zone so that the apparatus is able to move along one or more routes to avoid the obstacles; receive position input of an electronic tag tagged to a subject from an indoor positioning system; and move along the one or more routes to the position of the electronic tag based on the position input, wherein the indoor positioning system comprises the electronic tag and a plurality of wireless stations configured to track and obtain the position input of the electronic tag.
A portable device, system and method for dispensing a payload from one place to another is disclosed. A small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) can be used to carry the payload from one place to another. A control unit, can be used to control the operation the portable dispenser device. The portable dispenser device can regulate the temperature of the payload chamber inside which the payload are kept, based on the control signal received from the control unit. The portable dispenser device has an electronic unit that can broadcast the location, activities and telemetric parameters of the payload chamber to the control unit. The portable dispenser device can communicate with the control unit can happen through any one of the wireless communication means.
Schizophyllum communeGanoderma lucidumS. communeG. lucidumG. lucidum LZ in a liquid medium. The β-glucan exhibits anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties. The invention further provides compositions comprising the β-glucan for cosmeceutical and therapeutic applications.
C12P 1/02 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using fungi
C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
A separation membrane for water treatment, a method for manufacturing the same and a portable liquid container comprising the separation membrane as filter, wherein the bipolar separation membrane comprises: a support membrane over which the following layers are layered: a first polycationic layer; a second polyzwitterionic layer; and a third polyanionic layer.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
Embodiments include a patch-type, ultrasound sensor system and method to monitor the function and motion of a patient's anatomical structure, comprising processing at least one received ultrasound image using one or more analytical tools, including radon transformation, higher-order spectra techniques, and/or active contour models, to generate at least one processed ultrasound image; inputting the at least one processed ultrasound image into a deep learning Convolutional Neural Network to obtain an automatic classification result selected from two or more classes indicating the functional state of the anatomical structure. The patch-type, ultrasound sensor system can communicate via a wireless or wired connection. The monitoring can be at rest or during surgery or other procedure or whilst the subject is exposed to any physiological stressors as part of medical examinations, and can be adapted for use in monitoring the function of body structures including the heart, blood vessels, lungs or joints.
Talaromyces pinophilusthe strainthe strain and active mutants derived therefrom, as well as methods of using the cellulolytic enzyme complex for degrading lignocellulosic materials.
There is provided a bottle cap which is able to facilitate dispensing of a viscous liquid from a bottle. The bottle cap is configured to actuate at least one valve upon application of a pinching action and comprising a first end to be fitted to an opening portion of a bottle, a second end having a larger cross-sectional area than the first end, and a mid-section between the first and second ends, said mid-section having a main chamber with a wall including the at least one valve. The bottle cap is configured to allow the elderly and users with grip issues to readily dispense the viscous liquid with minimal effort and minimal risk of dropping the bottle.
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 41/00 - Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge apertureProtective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
The present invention relates generally to a system and computer implemented method for classifying eye images to assist in automated retinal screening using a deep learning technique. More particularly, the system and method automatically classifies eye images of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and glaucoma subjects as abnormal class and eye images of healthy subjects as normal class using a trained deep learning Convolutional Neural Network (CNN).
A hollow fiber membrane for removal of dissolved oxygen from fluid that is made of a porous hydrophobic material and an apparatus for controlling nitrate concentration level in water comprising a membrane contactor having the membrane, the membrane comprises at least one tubular fiber comprising: an outer wall for contacting fluid external to the tubular fiber; at least three inner channel walls for contacting fluid internal of the tubular fiber, wherein each inner channel wall forms a fluid communicating channel; a plurality of pores, wherein pores proximate to surfaces of the outer wall and each inner channel wall are smaller in size than pores non-proximate to said surfaces of the outer wall and each inner channel wall, wherein a central portion of the tubular fiber has a thickness greater than thickness of the tubular fiber outside the central portion.
An eye drop guide for instilling eye drops to an eye includes an eye cup housing and an eye drop dispenser holder. The eye cup housing includes an eye cup at a first end of the eye cup housing configured to be placed over an eye, a hole through the eye cup housing at a second end of the eye cup housing, and a magnet fixed to the eye cup housing at the second end. The eye drop dispenser holder may include a magnet fixed to the eye drop dispenser holder. The magnet in the eye cup housing and the magnet in the eye drop dispenser holder are configured to be attracted to one another so as to removably attach the eye cup housing to the eye drop dispenser holder.
A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
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Graphene-based membrane and method of producing the same
A graphene-based membrane and a method of producing the same are disclosed. The graphene-based membrane may include a graphene-polymer composite, wherein the graphene-polymer composite may consist of an amine functionalized graphene and a polymer containing an anhydride group as a linker for linking the amine functionalized graphene to the polymer. The graphene-based membrane may be constructed of a single-layer. A method may include reacting a polymer containing an anhydride with an amine functionalized graphene in presence of a solvent to form an intermediate product; and thermal imidizing the intermediate product to form a graphene grafted polymer composite for use in fabricating a graphene-based membrane.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD (Singapore)
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC (Singapore)
Inventor
Yu, Yang
Chen, David
Tan, Clement Woon Teck
Cheng, Chee Yuen
Yong, Saw Soon
Abstract
A mobile eye imaging device for detecting eye pathologies includes an imaging camera with a processor, a light source, one or more optical elements, a mirror for directing incident light from the light source into an eye, a housing assembly and a mounting assembly. The housing assembly includes at least one magnet and a lens held in a hole formed through the housing assembly, wherein the housing assembly is configured to hold the light source and the mirror, and to direct the incident light from the light source along an optical axis through the one or more optical elements and onto the mirror reflecting the incident light at a predefined angle relative to the optical axis, wherein the one or more optical elements filter or shape the incident light for illuminating the eye with a predefined illumination pattern. The imaging camera may be a smartphone camera and the one or more optical elements may include an optical slit.
This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for synthesizing multiwall carbon nanotubes from high molecular polymeric wastes. The process comprises using induction heating in combination with catalytic chemical vapour deposition (CVD) with an array of catalytic materials to synthesize high value carbon nanotubes with better yield and purity from high molecular polymeric wastes.
C01B 32/162 - Preparation characterised by catalysts
B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
C10G 1/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal
B01J 23/70 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper
C12P 1/04 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using bacteria
C12P 1/02 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using fungi
This invention relates to a hydrophilic polymer and membrane for oil-water separation. More particularly, this invention relates to a super hydrophilic polymer and membrane with zwitterionic property for oil-water separation, and method of producing the same. The hydrophilic polymer comprises polymer repeat units, each unit having at least one negatively charged carboxylic functional group and at least one positively charged amine functional group; and a monomer having a single aromatic ring and an imide functional group.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
Disclosed herein is a pressure-relief mattress comprising: a plurality of inflatable bladders; a pressure sensor pad arranged to detect pressure exerted on a subject, the pressure sensor pad comprising a plurality of pressure sensor cells being arranged in a matrix with at least one row and at least one column; a pressure-sensing electronic unit electrically connected with the plurality of pressure sensor cells; and a pressure-control electronic unit communicatively connected with the pressure-sensing electronic unit; wherein the pressure-sensing electronic unit is configured for generating a measurement result indicative of a pressure exerted upon the subject at one or more of the pressure sensor cells, the pressure control electronic unit is configured for controlling operation of one or more of the inflatable bladders according to the pressure measurement result.
An eye drop guide for instilling eye drops to an eye includes an eye cup housing and an eye drop dispenser holder. The eye cup housing includes an eye cup at a first end of the eye cup housing configured to be placed over an eye, a hole through the eye cup housing at a second end of the eye cup housing, and a magnet fixed to the eye cup housing at the second end. The eye drop dispenser holder may include a magnet fixed to the eye drop dispenser holder. The magnet in the eye cup housing and the magnet in the eye drop dispenser holder are configured to be attracted to one another so as to removably attach the eye cup housing to the eye drop dispenser holder.
A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
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HYDROPHILIC POLYMER AND MEMBRANE FOR OIL-WATER SEPARATION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
This invention relates to a hydrophilic polymer and membrane for oil-water separation. More particularly, this invention relates to a super hydrophilic polymer and membrane with zwitterionic property for oil-water separation, and method of producing the same. The hydrophilic polymer comprises polymer repeat units, each unit having at least one negatively charged carboxylic functional group and at least one positively charged amine functional group; and a monomer having a single aromatic ring and an imide functional group.
C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
B01D 71/40 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. salts, amides, imides, nitriles, anhydrides, esters
B01D 71/44 - Polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, not provided for in a single one of groups
B01D 71/76 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
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Functionalized single-layer graphene-based thin film composite and method of producing the same
A functionalized single-layer graphene-based thin film composite and method of producing the same are disclosed. Furthermore, a functionalized single-layer graphene-based thin film composite having water channels for low pressure desalination and method of producing the same are disclosed.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
B01D 71/82 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
A graphene-based membrane and a method of producing the same are disclosed. The graphene-based membrane may include a graphene-polymer composite, wherein the graphene-polymer composite may consist of an amine functionalized graphene and a polymer containing an anhydride group as a linker for linking the amine functionalized graphene to the polymer. The graphene-based membrane may be constructed of a single-layer. A method may include reacting a polymer containing an anhydride with an amine functionalized graphene in presence of a solvent to form an intermediate product; and thermal imidizing the intermediate product to form a graphene grafted polymer composite for use in fabricating a graphene-based membrane.
This invention relates to a system for continuously dehumidifying humid gas. More particularly, this invention relates to a system that continuously dehumidifies gas using a liquid desiccant dehumidifying module, a regeneration module utilizing a membrane distillation module to regenerate diluted liquid desiccant and means for connecting the two modules together.
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidificationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
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FUNCTIONALIZED SINGLE-LAYER GRAPHENE-BASED THIN FILM COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
This invention relates to a functionalized single-layer graphene-based thin film composite and method of producing the same. More particularly, this invention relates to a functionalized single-layer graphene-based thin film composite comprising water channels for low pressure desalination and method of producing the same.
The present invention relates to a graphene-based membrane and a method of producing the same. The graphene-based membrane comprises a graphene-polymer composite, wherein the graphene-polymer composite consists of an amine functionalized graphene and a polymer containing an anhydride group as a linker for linking the amine functionalized graphene to the polymer. The graphene-based membrane is constructed of a single-layer. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of reacting a polymer containing an anhydride with an amine functionalized graphene in presence of a solvent to form an intermediate product; and thermal imidizing the intermediate product to form a graphene grafted polymer composite for use in fabricating a graphene-based membrane.
C08L 51/10 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to inorganic materials
C08L 33/20 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylonitrile
C08L 33/24 - Homopolymers or copolymers of amides or imides
A multi-layered filtration medium for detoxification of chemical contaminants and disinfection of biological contaminants. The filtration medium includes two disinfection nanofiber layers and one detoxification nanofiber layer disposed between the two disinfection nanofiber layers. The filtration medium is loaded with high content of a detoxifying material which capable of achieving about 95% detoxification efficiency with no leaching of the detoxifying material. The filtration medium may also include a medicinal substance for medical applications and a sensor for indicating the lifetime of the filtration medium.
B01D 50/00 - Combinations of methods or devices for separating particles from gases or vapours
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
A61L 2/238 - Metals or alloys, e.g. oligodynamic metals
A62D 9/00 - Composition of chemical substances for use in breathing apparatus
B01D 53/38 - Removing components of undefined structure
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
D01D 5/00 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like
B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
A61L 2/02 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using physical phenomena
A61L 2/232 - Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets layered or coated
There is provided an isolated codon optimised nucleic acid sequence that encodes a xylose isomerase protein or enzymatically active fragment thereof, comprising a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, or a variant thereof. Also provided is an isolated polypeptide encoded by the codon optimised nucleic acid sequence and a method for processing of lignocellulose material.
C12N 1/19 - YeastsCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
C12N 1/22 - Processes using, or culture media containing, cellulose or hydrolysates thereof
C12P 1/02 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using fungi
The present invention relates to a method for producing carbon nanotubes. The method comprises heating a catalyst in a fluidized bed reactor by induction heating, cooling the catalyst in the reactor, adding waste materials containing carbon source to the catalyst, heating the waste materials containing the carbon source and the catalyst by induction heating, applying a DC bias to the catalyst and levitating the catalyst simultaneously by magnetic means to mix the catalyst with the waste materials containing the carbon source to form carbon nanotubes.
This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the continuous production of fibres through electrospinning. More particularly, this invention relates to an electrospinning setup and a method that employs electrospinning techniques to continuously produce fibre mats and/or layers.
D01D 13/00 - Complete machines for producing man-made threads
D04H 1/728 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by electro-spinning
B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
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Triple layer hydrophobic-hydrophilic membrane for membrane distillation applications
This invention relates to a triple layer composite nanofiber membrane for Membrane Distillation (MD) applications. The triple layer membrane has an extremely hydrophobic nanofiber layer, a hydrophobic microporous middle layer and a hydrophilic backing layer for MD applications.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
A shoulder rehabilitation / exercise device includes a base plate; a pivot element coupled to the base plate defining a pivot axis perpendicular to the outer surface of the base plate; an elongate rail structure disposed adjacent to the base plate and coupled to the pivot element enabling clockwise and counterclockwise rail structure rotation about the pivot axis; a guide bar disposed above and parallel to the elongate rail structure; a movable block slidably displaceable along portions of the guide bar's length; a first set of adjustable magnetically attractive elements selectively providing a first set of forces opposing linear displacement of the movable block parallel to the rail axis r; a second set of adjustable magnetically attractive elements selectively providing a second set of forces opposing rotational displacement of the movable block relative to the pivot axis p; and a handle that communicates applied user forces to the movable block.
Disclosed is a method of providing a recombinant microorganism. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a hybrid microorganism comprising DNA from a host microorganism and a donor microorganism; and (b) fusing DNA extracted from a second microorganism into the hybrid microorganism to form the recombinant microorganism. Also disclosed are recombinant yeasts produced by the method of the present disclosure and a method of fermenting sugar using the recombinant yeast produced by the method of the present disclosure.
AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (Singapore)
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC (Singapore)
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC (Singapore)
SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC (Singapore)
Inventor
Chong, Karen Siew Ling
Lee, Yeong Yuh
Goh, Seok Hong
Khaw, Kevin Beng Chin
Chaw, Ryan
Low, Hong Yee
Yeo, Adrian
Choy, Weng Keong
Loh, Han Liat
Abstract
A surface on a polymeric film having an array of patterned structures, wherein the array of patterned structures influences fluid flow of the surface and causes reduced attachment of a biological material.
F28F 19/02 - Preventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters by using coatings, e.g. vitreous or enamel coatings
F28F 19/04 - Preventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters by using coatings, e.g. vitreous or enamel coatings of rubberPreventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters by using coatings, e.g. vitreous or enamel coatings of plastics materialPreventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters by using coatings, e.g. vitreous or enamel coatings of varnish
B08B 17/06 - Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust by giving articles subject to fouling a special shape for arrangement
A vessel comprising: a hull having a stern, bow and design waterline, a hull appendage attached to the hull above the design waterline, adjacent the bow and configured to reduce the bow wave height and/or bow wave profile.
A multi-layered filtration medium for detoxification of chemical contaminants and disinfection of biological contaminants. The filtration medium includes two disinfection nanofiber layers and one detoxification nanofiber layer disposed between the two disinfection nanofiber layers. The filtration medium is loaded with high content of a detoxifying material which capable of achieving about 95% detoxification efficiency with no leaching of the detoxifying material. The filtration medium may also include a medicinal substance for medical applications and a sensor for indicating the lifetime of the filtration medium.
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 53/34 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
A62D 3/30 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents
A62D 9/00 - Composition of chemical substances for use in breathing apparatus
D01D 5/00 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like
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A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FOAM GLASS WITH HIGH OPEN PORE CONTENT
A method for producing foam glass with high open pore content using recycled waste glass. The size of the pores of the foam glass is small and uniform, and such foam glass is suitable for building material with thermal insulating and sound proofing properties. The foam glass produced by this method is lightweight, durable and has high compression strength.
This invention relates to a vacuum air gap membrane distillation system for desalination purposes. More particularly, this invention relates to a membrane distillation system with multiple cells in which the system's flux is increased due to the temperature and pressure differential within the system. The configuration of the vacuum air gap membrane distillation system allows for latent heat within the system to be recycled effectively reducing the energy consumption of the system.
A laser cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fibre laser source, a hand held device (100), and a plurality of acoustic sensors (106). The hand held device (100) is coupled to the fibre laser source, and to controllably emit pulsed coherent light, while the plurality of acoustic sensors (106) are connected to the hand held device (100), and configured to determine a focus position for focusing the light onto a steel surface of a marine structure to ablate material on the steel surface. A method for ablating material from a steel surface of a marine structure, bolts, or nuts is also disclosed.
This invention relates to a triple layer composite nanofiber membrane for Membrane Distillation (MD) applications. The triple layer membrane has an extremely hydrophobic nanofiber layer, a hydrophobic microporous middle layer and a hydrophilic backing layer for MD applications.
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The present invention disclosed in this application relates to a method for producing glass membranes for filtration purposes. The disclosed method for producing cost effective glass membranes utilizes recycled waste glass, has shorter sintering periods and has lower sintering temperatures.
C03B 19/06 - Other methods of shaping glass by sintering
B01D 71/00 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by the materialManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor
C03B 20/00 - Processes specially adapted for the production of quartz or fused silica articles
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
C03B 19/08 - Other methods of shaping glass by foaming
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A POROUS FIBER, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND USES THEREOF
There is provided a porous fiber having a core-shell configuration, wherein the pores on the fiber are configured to encapsulate and thereby retain a biological material therein.
A breathing apparatus comprising: an inlet configured to receive pressurised gases, an outlet configured to diffuse the pressurised gases within the dead space of a face mask, a detachable nozzle manifold configured to pass the pressurised gases from the inlet to the outlet, and a seal configured to substantially air tight seal the nozzle manifold between a user's face and a bottom inner surface of the mask.
A system and method for remotely inspecting a cylinder liner of an engine, the system may include an imaging device operable to be inserted into the cylinder liner and to capture an image of at least a portion of an inside surface of the cylinder liner. The captured image can be used to determine a condition of the cylinder liner. The system may further include a laser sensor capable of measuring a diameter of the cylinder liner. The imaging device and laser sensor may be coupled to a support capable of moving the imaging device and the laser sensor.
This invention relates to a novel strain of Trichoderma viride named NPI3a on deposit with the ATCC and identified by accession no. PTA-10756, having high cellulolytic activity useful for the production of cellulolytic enzyme complex for degrading lignocellulosic materials.
C12P 7/08 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage produced as by-product or from waste or cellulosic material substrate
C12N 9/42 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2) acting on beta-1, 4-glucosidic bonds, e.g. cellulase
C12P 1/02 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using fungi
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (Singapore)
TIAN SAN SHIPPING (PTE) LTD (Singapore)
Inventor
Thet, Oo Shwe
Chua, Meng Huat
Kwee, Tiaw Joo
Abstract
A trash compactor and a method of collecting material for a trash compactor are provided. The trash compactor comprises a material receiving surface coupled to a compaction chamber, the material receiving surface being inclined at an angle to the horizontal such that material collected on said surface is deposited into an entrance of the compaction chamber under gravitational force.
B65F 9/00 - Transferring of refuse between vehicles or containers with intermediate storage or pressing
B30B 9/00 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes
B30B 1/32 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure
An optical configuration for a digital holographic microscope and a method for digital holographic microscopy are presented. In one embodiment, digital off-axis holograms are obtained using a cube beam splitter (110) to both split and combine a diverging spherical wavefront emerging from a microscope objective (108). When a plane numerical reference wavefront is used for the reconstruction of the recorded digital hologram, the phase curvature introduced by the microscope objective (108) together with the illuminating wave to the object wave can be physically compensated.
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