Abrégé

This invention relates to method for recovering metals from a sulphidic gold ore, including copper and gold containing sulphidic ores. The method includes the steps of crushing 12 and stacking ore 10 in a permeable heap; and heap leaching the stacked ore in a permeable heap in a first stage 22 with an acidic ferric-containing solution 36 to dissolve and recover a pregnant solution containing copper 38, expose gold in the ore, and prepare the ore for acidic gold leaching. The ore is then in a second stage 50 with an acidic ferric solution 51 containing a complexant, to dissolve and recover a pregnant solution 54 containing gold.

Classes IPC  ?

• C22B 3/04 - Extraction de composés métalliques par voie humide à partir de minerais ou de concentrés par lixiviation
• C22B 15/00 - Obtention du cuivre

Abrégé

This invention describes a battery system comprising multiple batteries, a switch arrangement, and dedicated DC-DC converters for each battery. The switch arrangement allows the batteries to be connected in parallel or disconnected. Each DC-DC converter operates with a separate battery. A control system interfaces with both the switch arrangement and the DC-DC converters to implement several operational modes. In low-voltage charge or discharge mode, the batteries are connected in parallel through the switch arrangement to directly supply or receive power from loads, without using the DC-DC converters. In high-voltage charging or discharging mode, the control system utilizes the DC-DC converters to charge or discharge the batteries when an external power source or load is connected to the converters.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• B60L 53/22 - Détails de structure ou aménagements des convertisseurs de charge spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
• B60L 58/19 - Commutation entre la connexion en série et la connexion en parallèle des modules de batterie
• B60L 58/21 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie ayant la même tension nominale
• B60L 58/22 - Équilibrage de la charge des modules de batterie
• H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
• H02J 7/56 -

Abrégé

A battery system which includes a battery cabinet and battery packs inside the battery cabinet. A switch arrangement is connected to each battery pack. The switch arrangement is located either outside of the battery cabinet or within the battery cabinet in a separate enclosure. A first switch is provided between each battery pack and the switch arrangement, in order to selectively connect or disconnect the battery pack to/from the switch arrangement. An actuator operates the first switches simultaneously to connect or disconnect the battery packs to/from the switch arrangement. The switch arrangement has an operative mode and an inoperative mode. In the operative mode, it connects the plurality of battery packs in series in order to establish a system voltage which is higher than a battery voltage of the battery packs. In its inoperative mode, the switch arrangement ensures that there is no series connection between the battery packs.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/50 -
• B60L 58/19 - Commutation entre la connexion en série et la connexion en parallèle des modules de batterie
• B60L 58/21 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie ayant la même tension nominale
• H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
• H01M 10/44 - Méthodes pour charger ou décharger

Abrégé

A rapidly deployable power or electricity distribution system (10) or infrastructure with which electricity is transmitted or supplied to vehicle (12) along a route (14). The system (10) is made up of a plurality of power distribution modules which are interconnected or interlinked. Each module comprises a flexible conductor set (22) operatively extending in tensioned fashion along a span (26) defined between a first and second point (30, 32). A first substantially rigid bridge set (34) is supported relative to the second point (32) and operatively extends within a gap between the second point (32) of the span (26) and a first point (30) of and adjacent span (28) of an adjacent power distribution module. The module further comprises a support structure (36) or arrangement which operatively supports the flexible conductor set (22) and/or bridge set (34).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/12 - Caractéristiques de structure des perches ou de leurs bases
• B60M 1/12 - Lignes de trolleyAccessoires à cet effet
• B60M 1/30 - Rails conducteurs
• B60M 7/00 - Lignes ou rails d'alimentation en énergie spécialement adaptés pour véhicules à propulsion électrique d'un type particuliers, p. ex. véhicules suspendus, téléfériques, chemins de fer souterrains
• H01R 41/00 - Collecteurs de courant non rotatifs pour maintenir un contact entre les parties fixe et mobile d'un circuit électrique
• B60L 9/00 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie extérieure au véhicule
• B60L 5/06 - Structure des rouleaux ou de leurs dispositifs de montage
• B60L 5/08 - Structure des sabots curseurs ou de leurs dispositifs de montage

Abrégé

A system for monitoring a mining operation. The system includes a first sensor arrangement which is positioned at a first location and which is configured to scan/sense part of a portion of ore ("ore portion") at the first location. The system also includes a second sensor arrangement which is positioned at a second location which is different from the first location and which is configured to scan/sense part of at least a sub-portion of the ore portion ("ore sub-portion") at the second location. A processor performs a first characterisation by characterising the ore portion using data obtained from the first sensor arrangement. The processor also performs a second characterisation by characterising the ore sub-portion using data obtained from the second sensor arrangement. The processor then compares the first characterisation with the second characterisation.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, c.-à-d. combinaison des données de diverses sources au niveau du capteur, du prétraitement, de l’extraction des caractéristiques ou de la classification
• E02F 7/00 - Matériel pour transporter ou séparer les déblais

Abrégé

A transportation system typically employed in the field of raw materials handling, which system includes a route extending between a first and second point and at least a first, but typically a plurality of self-propelled vehicles operatively propelled along the route to carry payloads between the first and second points. An external drive system is located at least at a first predetermined location along the route. The external drive system is configured to interact with the first self-propelled vehicle when same is propelled proximate the predetermined location. Interaction between the first self-propelled vehicle and the external drive system results in the provision of additive or supplementary propulsion by the external drive system to the first self-propelled vehicle or generation of electric potential energy.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 7/00 - Montagnes russes
• B61D 11/00 - Wagons miniers
• B60L 13/03 - Propulsion électrique par moteur linéaire
• B60L 9/00 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie extérieure au véhicule
• E01B 25/00 - Voies pour types particuliers de chemins de fer
• B60P 9/00 - Autres véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges
• B60L 13/00 - Propulsion électrique pour véhicules à monorail, véhicules suspendus ou chemins de fer à crémaillèreSuspension ou lévitation magnétiques pour véhicules

Abrégé

A transportation system (10), typically in the form of an inductive drive system, used during hauling, such as raw material handling, aimed at improving system-level energy efficiencies. The transportation system (10) includes a route (12) extending between a first and second point (14, 16); at least a first self-propelled vehicle (18) operatively propelled along the route (12) to carry a payload between the first and second points (14, 16); and an external drive system (30) located along a predetermined portion (32) of the route (12) and configured to interact with the first self-propelled vehicle (18) when same is propelled proximate the predetermined portion (32).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60M 1/13 - Fils de trolley
• B60M 1/26 - Dispositifs de compensation pour variation de longueur
• B60M 7/00 - Lignes ou rails d'alimentation en énergie spécialement adaptés pour véhicules à propulsion électrique d'un type particuliers, p. ex. véhicules suspendus, téléfériques, chemins de fer souterrains
• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante
• B61B 3/02 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés avec véhicules suspendus avec véhicules automoteurs
• B61B 7/02 - Systèmes ferroviaires à câble avec voies flexibles suspendues avec câbles de traction séparés
• B61B 7/04 - Systèmes ferroviaires à câble avec voies flexibles suspendues avec voies suspendues servant de câbles de traction
• B61B 7/06 - Systèmes ferroviaires à câble avec voies flexibles suspendues avec véhicules automoteurs
• B61B 12/12 - Dispositifs de prise sur le câbleCrochets de traction
• B60M 1/12 - Lignes de trolleyAccessoires à cet effet
• B60M 1/225 - Dispositions pour fixer les lignes de trolley aux lignes qui sont sous tension
• B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
• B60P 1/14 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge entraîné par une transmission mécanique uniquement avec câbles, chaînes ou organes analogues
• B61B 3/00 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés avec véhicules suspendus
• B61B 7/00 - Systèmes ferroviaires à câble avec voies flexibles suspendues
• B61B 12/10 - Entraînement du câble de traction

Abrégé

An ammunition container is provided comprising a base, two end walls extending operatively upwardly from opposing ends of the base, and two sidewalls extending operatively upwardly from opposing sides of the base. The sidewalls and end walls meet to define corner sections, each with a lower corner at the base and an upper corner at an open end of the container. A plurality of reinforcement ribs are disposed on at least the sidewalls, extending at least partially from the base to the upper end of the sidewalls. The container is characterised by at least one connecting rib extending from a lower corner of the container in a direction away from the corner, the connecting rib spanning at least two of the reinforcement ribs to facilitate load transfer from the bottom corner to the reinforcement ribs.

Classes IPC  ?

• F42B 39/26 - Emballages ou conteneurs pour enfermer plusieurs munitions, p. ex. des cartouches
• B65D 1/48 - Renforts en matériaux de substance différente, p. ex. armatures métalliques dans des parois plastiques
• B65D 1/46 - Renforcements locaux, p. ex. fermetures adjacentes

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for producing a fertilizer granule comprising a mixture of polyhalite and melt urea, wherein said method comprises adding polyhalite to a granulator, providing a source of melt urea, transferring the melt urea to the granulator to form a mixture, and granulating the mixture to yield granules.

Classes IPC  ?

• C05C 9/00 - Engrais contenant de l'urée ou ses composés
• C05G 5/12 - Granulés ou flocons

Abrégé

The invention relates to a fertiliser composition including at least one polyhalite analogous triple sulphate salt. The invention extends to the use of these analogues in fertiliser compositions in agriculture to increase plant growth, in soil remediation and/or reclamation and/or recovery of contaminated land.

Classes IPC  ?

• C05D 1/02 - Fabrication à partir du chlorure ou du sulfate de potassium ou de sels doubles ou de mélanges de ces sels
• C05D 9/02 - Autres engrais inorganiques contenant des éléments à l'état de traces
• C05D 3/00 - Engrais calciques
• C05D 5/00 - Engrais magnésiens

Abrégé

Carbohydrate derived fulvic acid (CHD-FA) provides a novel feed additive in broiler production. The CHD-FA is used in the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of broilers to mitigate the risk of infection during the early stages of broiler production. The feed additive comprising CHD-FA accelerates stabilization of the treated broilers' microbiota, which is significant in reducing the susceptibility of chickens to different infections at a much earlier stage in their growth cycle, increasing their chances of survival and viability.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23K 20/105 - Composés aliphatiques ou alicycliques
• A23K 20/111 - Composés aromatiques
• A23K 50/75 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les oiseaux pour la volaille

Abrégé

A vertical carbon activation retort is disclosed, comprising a central column with a hollow interior. The column features an upper end for receiving feed material and a lower end for discharging activated material. The central column is partitioned into at least two interconnected chambers, facilitating the sequential flow of feed material between chambers during operation. Each chamber is equipped with a syngas offtake, enabling the extraction of syngas from the chamber during the activation process.

Classes IPC  ?

• C01B 32/318 - Préparation caractérisée par les matières de départ
• C01B 32/336 - Préparation caractérisée par des agents d’activation gazeux
• C01B 32/39 - Appareils pour sa préparation
• C10B 1/04 - Cornues fixes verticales
• C10B 11/00 - Fours à coke à chambres inclinées
• C10B 27/02 - Aménagement pour la sortie des gaz de distillation avec tuyaux de sortie disposés à différents niveaux dans la cornue
• C10B 43/14 - Prévention des incrustations
• C10B 57/02 - Procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction à phases multiples
• F27D 5/00 - Supports, grilles ou appareillage analogue pour la charge à l'intérieur du four
• F27D 7/02 - Alimentation en vapeur d'eau, en gaz ou en liquides
• F27D 13/00 - Appareils pour le préchauffage des chargesDispositions pour le préchauffage des charges
• F27D 17/10 - Dispositions pour l’utilisation de la chaleur perdue

Abrégé

The invention provides a process for obtaining a purified psychoactive alkaloid, the process comprising providing and extract of a psychoactive alkaloid from a psychoactive alkaloid source; contacting the psychoactive alkaloid extract with a first adsorbent material to obtain an adsorbed psychoactive alkaloid; eluting the adsorbed psychoactive alkaloid using a first solvent to obtain a purified psychoactive alkaloid solution; contacting the purified psychoactive alkaloid solution with a second adsorbent material to obtain an adsorbed psychoactive alkaloid; eluting the adsorbed psychoactive alkaloid using a second solvent to obtain a second purified psychoactive alkaloid solution and removing water from the second purified psychoactive alkaloid solution by the addition of another liquid that forms an azeotrope with the water to form a purified psychoactive alkaloid.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07F 9/572 - Cycles à cinq chaînons
• A61K 36/06 - Champignons, p. ex. levures
• A61P 25/22 - Anxiolytiques
• A61P 25/24 - Antidépresseurs

Abrégé

A retractable connector arrangement which is installable in a floor of a room. The arrangement includes a base member which defines a recess/cavity, a connector member which is displaceably mounted to the base member, and an actuator. The connector member includes a first set of connectors and a second set of connectors. The second set is vertically spaced from, and located operatively lower than, the first set. The actuator displaces the connector member between at least three different positions. In a retracted position, the connector member is housed in the recess/cavity. In a first extended position, the connector member extends partially out of the recess/cavity such that the first set can be used. In a second extended position both the first and second sets of connectors can be used. A controller operates the actuator and can lock/secure the connector member in each position.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02G 3/18 - Boîtes de distributionBoîtes de connexion ou de dérivation pour sorties de ligne
• H02G 3/04 - Tubes ou conduits de protection, p. ex. échelles à câbles ou goulottes de câblage

Abrégé

The invention relates to a modular air plenum unit which has a housing/body which has a generally polygonal outer shape/profile, when seen in plan view. The housing/body defines recesses which, when seen in plan view, are located in respective corners of the polygonal outer shape/profile. The recesses are defined such that, when the modular air plenum unit is fitted/arranged adjacent to another modular air plenum unit, a recess of the one modular air plenum unit together with a recess of the other modular air plenum unit define an opening/space inside which a light is mounted/mountable. The invention also extends to an integrated air and lighting plenum system which includes a plurality of the said air plenum units and a plurality of surgical lights which are secured to the modular air plenum units at spaced apart positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
• F21S 8/04 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes destinés uniquement au montage sur un plafond ou sur une structure similaire en porte-à-faux
• F21W 131/205 - Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération

Abrégé

The invention provides a method for forming a pelletised evaporite mineral product, the method comprising pulverising an evaporite mineral feedstock to form a powder, mixing the powder with a binder in the presence of a liquid to form a mixture, wet screening the mixture to separate a granule fraction and a fines fraction and processing the fines fraction using a pelletiser to form a quantity of pellets principally composed of the evaporite mineral. The evaporite product is preferably polyhalite.

Classes IPC  ?

• C05D 1/04 - Engrais potassiques à partir de minerais ou de roches volcaniques
• C05G 5/12 - Granulés ou flocons
• B01J 2/14 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la granulation de substances, en généralTraitement de matériaux particulaires leur permettant de s'écouler librement, en général, p. ex. en les rendant hydrophobes sur des disques ou plateaux rotatifs

Abrégé

A system for analysing ore. The system includes a support structure and at least one sensor which is mounted on the support structure at an elevated position relative to a ground surface on which a truck may travel. The at least one sensor is positioned at a height which allows the at least one sensor to sense downwardly into a tipping bed of a truck, when the truck is positioned on the ground surface. The at least one sensor may be configured to assess a grade of the ore. More specifically, the at least one sensor may be configured to assess the grade and mineralogy of the ore. The system may include two sensors, wherein the one sensor is configured to assess an elemental grade of the ore, and the other sensor is configured to assess mineralogical abundance of different minerals contained in the ore.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/71 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité thermiquement
• E21C 39/00 - Dispositifs pour tester sur place la dureté ou d'autres propriétés de matières minérales, p. ex. pour fournir des informations relatives au choix d'outils miniers appropriés
• G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique
• G01N 21/84 - Systèmes spécialement adaptés à des applications particulières
• G01N 33/24 - Matériaux de la terre

Abrégé

A system for analysing ore. The system includes a support structure and at least one sensor which is mounted on the support structure at an elevated position relative to a ground surface on which a truck may travel. The at least one sensor is positioned at a height which allows the at least one sensor to sense downwardly into a tipping bed of a truck, when the truck is positioned on the ground surface. The at least one sensor may be configured to assess a grade of the ore. More specifically, the at least one sensor may be configured to assess the grade and mineralogy of the ore. The system may include two sensors, wherein the one sensor is configured to assess an elemental grade of the ore, and the other sensor is configured to assess mineralogical abundance of different minerals contained in the ore.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 33/24 - Matériaux de la terre
• C22B 1/00 - Traitement préliminaire de minerais ou de débris ou déchets métalliques
• E21C 41/22 - Procédés d'exploitation minière souterraineTracés à cet effet pour les minerais métallifères, p. ex. exploitation des placers

Abrégé

Methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant with respect to a distinct sesquiterpene trait comprising genotyping the plant for a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with a distinct sesquiterpene trait are provided. Also provided are methods of producing plants having a distinct sesquiterpene of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Cannabis spp. plants having a distinct sesquiterpene trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL and characterized or produced by the methods described herein are further provided. The invention also relates to marker assisted selection and breeding methods for obtaining plants having a distinct sesquiterpene trait of interest and to a QTL associated with a distinct sesquiterpene trait. Plants having the QTL and extracts of such plants are also provided, as well as genes and causative polymorphisms responsible for the presence or absence of the distinct sesquiterpenes.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis

Abrégé

This invention relates to a method for draining soils or mine tailings. The method includes the step of inserting prefabricated elongate porous drains 16 in a pattern through a tailings or soil 18 that is to be dewatered. The drains having an upper end and a lower end, and the drains are inclined at angle more than 5 degrees, and up to 90 degrees from horizontal, and are connected into a water drainage structure 10 at their lower end, from which water can be removed, and are open to the atmosphere at their upper end.

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 11/12 - Traitement des boues d'égoutDispositifs à cet effet par déshydratation, séchage ou épaississement
• C02F 11/16 - Traitement des boues d'égoutDispositifs à cet effet par déshydratation, séchage ou épaississement à l’aide de lits séchants ou compostants
• C22B 3/04 - Extraction de composés métalliques par voie humide à partir de minerais ou de concentrés par lixiviation

Abrégé

A low-weight tipper unit or unloading system used in the course of unloading raw materials from haul vehicles typically used in mining and construction operations. The unloading system comprises a support surface configured for operatively receiving the vehicle. The support surface is fixed to a base structure and pivotable between a first position and a second position. A retaining arrangement is provided for retaining the vehicle relative to the support surface in use. An energy harnessing arrangement harnesses energy when the support surface is pivoted under load to the second position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 67/48 - Basculeurs de véhicules
• B65G 67/34 - Appareils pour basculer les wagons ou les wagonnets de mine
• B65G 65/23 - Dispositifs pour basculer et vider les réceptacles
• B65G 67/32 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres utilisant des installations basculantes fixes
• B65G 67/50 - Basculeurs rotatifs, c.-à-d. tournant sur 360°
• B65G 67/54 - Dispositifs de blocage des véhicules
• B65G 67/30 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres utilisant des appareils basculants transportables
• B65G 67/24 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant with respect to a seed dimension trait comprising genotyping the plant for a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with a seed dimension trait, and to methods of producing plants having a seed dimension trait of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants having a seed dimension trait of interest, including a seed area trait or a seed weight trait, comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described herein. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods, in particular using a combination of specific markers provided, for obtaining plants having a seed dimension trait of interest or for modulating the seed dimension, such as seed area or seed weight, of cannabis plants.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues
• C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant with respect to a flower to leaf ratio trait comprising genotyping the plant for a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with a flower to leaf ratio trait, and to methods of producing plants having a flower to leaf ratio trait of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants having a flower to leaf ratio trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described herein. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods, in particular using a combination of specific markers provided, for obtaining plants having a flower to leaf ratio trait of interest or for modulating the flower to leaf ratio of cannabis plants.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues
• C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection
• A01H 5/02 - Fleurs
• A01H 5/12 - Feuilles

Abrégé

A payload carrier (10), comprising a support subassembly (20) and an integrated tray arrangement (12). The support subassembly (20) is fixed to, extends from and/or is suspended from the integrated tray arrangement (12). The integrated tray arrangement (12) forms part of a structural chassis of the payload carrier (10) and is therefore designed to support the payload carrier (10) and to increase bending stiffness, torsional stiffness and impact strength of the payload carrier (10). Typically, the integrated tray arrangement (12) comprises a tray (14) and a support structure (18).

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 11/02 - Structure de la caisse
• B62D 21/03 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement les éléments transversaux supportant la carrosserie
• B62D 33/02 - Plates-formesCompartiments de chargement ouverts
• B62D 33/077 - Carrosseries pour véhicules à marchandises caractérisées par l'assemblage entre la carrosserie et le châssis de véhicule
• B60R 13/01 - Garnitures pour plates-formes ou compartiments de chargement

Abrégé

A lightweight haul vehicle comprising a haul carrier arrangement, typically utilised in mining and/or construction operations for hauling raw material. The vehicle comprises a chassis for supporting the haul carrier arrangement. The haul carrier arrangement comprises a support arrangement fixed relative to the chassis and a carrier arrangement in the form of a sheet of flexible material suspended from the support arrangement and supported to form an open-top receptacle for operatively receiving raw material.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 67/24 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres
• B65G 67/30 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres utilisant des appareils basculants transportables
• B65G 67/32 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres utilisant des installations basculantes fixes
• B65G 67/02 - Chargement ou déchargement des véhicules terrestres
• B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante
• B62B 3/08 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet comportant des réceptacles de chargement à bascule
• B62B 1/16 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet dans lesquelles la charge est prévue pour reposer totalement sur les roues comportant des réceptacles de chargement à bascule
• B60P 9/00 - Autres véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant with respect to a branch number trait comprising genotyping the plant for a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with a branch number trait, and to methods of producing plants having a branch number trait of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants having a branch number trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described herein. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods, in particular using a combination of specific markers provided, for obtaining plants having a branch number trait of interest or for modulating the branch number of cannabis plants.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• C12N 15/82 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules végétales
• C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues
• G16B 20/20 - Détection d’allèles ou de variantes, p. ex. détection de polymorphisme d’un seul nucléotide

Abrégé

The invention provides a process for the preparation of polyhalite granules comprising the steps of providing an aqueous ammonium nitrate (AN) solution; heating the solution to produce a hot solution; adding the hot solution to polyhalite; and allowing the mixture to cool during a granulation process. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of polyhalite granules where polyhalite is granulated with ammonium nitrate to form potassium nitrate, calcium ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate and/or magnesium nitrate and ammonium sulphate and a polyhalite granule comprising polyhalite and potassium ammonium nitrate.

Classes IPC  ?

• C05C 1/02 - GranulationPastillageStabilisationColoration
• C05D 1/04 - Engrais potassiques à partir de minerais ou de roches volcaniques

Abrégé

The invention provides a granular material comprising a polyhalite composition; 0.2 % (w/w) to 2.0 % (w/w) organic binder and 0.5 % (w/w) to 6.0 % (w/w) inorganic binder, wherein the ratio of inorganic binder to organic binder is greater than 1:1 and a process for preparation of the material. The invention further provides a granule comprising polyhalite or polyhalite in combination with potassium salt/s having a crush strength of from 2.0 kgf to 6.0 kgf and a final moisture content of from 0.25 to 0.50 %w/w.

Classes IPC  ?

• C05D 1/04 - Engrais potassiques à partir de minerais ou de roches volcaniques
• C05G 5/12 - Granulés ou flocons

Abrégé

THIS invention relates to a process for the production of low carbon fuels, i.e the production of hydrogen or other low carbon fuels. The process includes the steps of reacting hydrocarbon/s and water 12 in a production unit 10, to produce low carbon fuels product 14 and a CO2 by-product 16/18. A series of porous wetted heaps or dams of particulate ultramafic rock HG1-HG3 and LG1 enclosed within a coating that is substantially impermeable to gas flow are provided. The CO2 byproduct 16/18 is supplied to the series of porous heaps or dams HG1-HG3 and LG1, in which CO2 is sequestered by the particulate rock.

Classes IPC  ?

• C01B 3/34 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p. ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air par réaction d'hydrocarbures avec des agents gazéifiants
• C01B 3/32 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p. ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air
• C10L 1/02 - Combustibles carbonés liquides à base essentielle de composants formés uniquement de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• C01B 32/05 - Préparation ou purification du carbone non couvertes par les groupes , , ,
• C01B 32/30 - Charbon actif

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant with respect to a flowering time trait comprising genotyping the plant for a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with a flowering time trait, and to methods of producing plants having a flowering time trait of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants having a flowering time trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described herein. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods, in particular using a combination of specific markers provided, for obtaining plants having a flowering time trait of interest or for modulating the flowering time of cannabis plants.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• C12Q 1/6844 - Réactions d’amplification d’acides nucléiques
• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying a Cannabis spp. plant comprising a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with a high CBGA trait, and to Cannabis spp. plants having a high CBGA trait comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Also provided are plants with a high CBGA trait, including a low terpene/cannabinoid trait, identified by the methods described herein. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods for obtaining plants having a high CBGA trait, as well as to methods of producing Cannabis spp. plants with the high CBGA trait and plants produced by these methods, based on the allelic state of the QTLs. Further provided are plant extracts having high CBGA levels, and low terpene/cannabinoid levels, obtained from said plants.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues

Abrégé

A system is provided for treating fluids, in particular a fluid comprising a mixture of oil and water. The fluid is conditioned in a treatment apparatus for accelerated and/or enhanced separation of the oil and water fractions in a conventional oil and water separation tank.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 17/02 - Séparation de liquides non miscibles
• C02F 1/40 - Dispositifs pour séparer ou enlever les substances grasses ou huileuses, ou les matières flottantes similaires
• C02F 9/00 - Traitement en plusieurs étapes de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
• E21B 43/34 - Aménagements pour séparer les matériaux produits par le puits
• B01F 25/4314 - Tubes de mélange droits avec des chicanes ou des obstructions qui ne provoquent pas de chute de pression importanteChicanes à cet effet avec des chicanes hélicoïdales

Abrégé

A system for, and method of, facilitating a meeting. The system includes a scheduling module which is configured to determine a possible meeting place for two or more people to meet and communicate the meeting place to both people via a communication network. The scheduling module is further configured to determine whether the two people are at the meeting place, and if so, generate a coupon/discount/incentive benefit which can be redeemed by one or both people at the meeting place. The scheduling module may more specifically be configured to determine a possible meeting place based on (i) a present geographical location of each user or (ii) a possible future geographical location of each user at a particular point in time.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G06Q 10/109 - Gestion du temps, p. ex. agendas, rappels, réunions ou décompte de temps
• G06Q 30/0207 - Remises ou incitations, p. ex. coupons ou rabais
• G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
• H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p. ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
• G06Q 10/047 - Optimisation des itinéraires ou des chemins, p. ex. problème du voyageur de commerce

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant comprising a quantitative trait locus (QTL) or a causative polymorphism associated with pathogen resistance, and to Cannabis spp. plants having a pathogen resistance trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL. Also provided are plants with a pathogen resistance trait of interest identified by the methods described herein. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods for obtaining plants having a pathogen resistance trait of interest, as well as to methods of producing Cannabis spp. plants with the pathogen resistance trait of interest and plants produced by these methods, based on the allelic state of the QTLs or the causative polymorphism.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
• C12N 15/82 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules végétales

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant comprising a quantitative trait locus (QTL) or a causal polymorphism associated with a flower density trait, and to Cannabis spp. plants having a flower density trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTL or defined allelic states of causal polymorphisms provided herein. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants with a flower density trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described. Further provided are methods of marker assisted selection, genomic selection, marker assisted breeding, and genetic modification, for obtaining plants having a flower density trait of interest.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis

Abrégé

This invention relates to a polyhalite suspension and a process for the manufacture thereof. The polyhalite suspension may further comprise one or more dispersing agent/s, thickening agent/s, rheology modifier/s, preservative/s, antifoaming agent/s, wetting agent/s and anti-freeze agent/s in a liquid solvent, preferably water.

Classes IPC  ?

• C05G 5/27 - Dispersions, p. ex. suspensions, émulsions
• C05D 5/00 - Engrais magnésiens
• C05G 5/23 - Solutions
• C05D 9/02 - Autres engrais inorganiques contenant des éléments à l'état de traces
• A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
• A01N 25/04 - Dispersions ou gels
• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
• A01N 59/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des éléments ou des composés inorganiques
• C05D 1/04 - Engrais potassiques à partir de minerais ou de roches volcaniques
• C05G 3/50 - TensioactifsÉmulsifiants
• C05G 3/60 - Biocides ou conservateurs, p. ex. désinfectants, pesticides ou herbicidesProduits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles
• C05G 5/10 - Engrais solides ou semi-solides, p. ex. poudre

Abrégé

A method of, and system for, operating/monitoring a grinding mill. A first and second variable is obtained. The first variable relates to a first property of a current grinding mill operation. The second variable relates to a second property of the current grinding mill operation. The first and second variables are used to determine a maximum charge cell amount for the grinding mill which would result in a stable throughput/output where the throughput/output of the grinding mill remains at a pre-determined/desired target throughput/output level or higher than the pre-determined/desired target throughput/output level. Historical information may also be used in the determination. The historical information may relate to what a measured throughput of a particular historical grinding mill operation was at different times over a period of time, and for each measured throughput what its associated first variable and second variable were.

Classes IPC  ?

• B02C 17/00 - Désagrégation au tonneau, c.-à-d. par des appareils constitués par une cuve où les produits à désagréger sont chargés, avec ou sans éléments particuliers de désagrégation tels que billes ou boulets
• C22B 1/00 - Traitement préliminaire de minerais ou de débris ou déchets métalliques
• C22B 1/14 - AgglomérationBriquetageAgglutinationGranulation
• B02C 23/08 - Séparation ou triage de matériaux, associé au broyage ou à la désagrégation

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods of characterizing a Cannabis spp. plant comprising quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with a hermaphroditism trait, and to methods of producing plants having a hermaphroditism trait of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTLs or the allelic state of a causal polymorphism provided herein. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants with the hermaphroditism trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described. Further provided are methods of marker assisted selection, genomic selection, marker assisted breeding, and genetic modification, for obtaining plants having a hermaphroditism trait of interest.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• A01H 1/02 - Méthodes ou appareils d'hybridationPollinisation artificielle
• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection

Abrégé

This invention relates to a method of constructing a tailings storage facility structure, and to a tailings facility structure. The structure comprises a network of sand channel arteries (10) and permeable capillaries extending through tailings (14). The sand channel arteries (10) are continuous in the vertical and one lateral dimension and connect to a decant point or points. The permeable capillaries (12) are connected at their lowest point to a sand channel artery, and are continuous in one lateral dimension. The capillaries (12) transport water from the tailings (14) to the sand channel arteries (10), and the sand channel arteries transport water from the capillaries (12) and the tailings (14), to the water decant point or points.

Classes IPC  ?

• B09B 1/00 - Mise à la décharge des déchets solides
• B03B 7/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou d'appareils opérant par voie humide, avec d'autres procédés ou appareils, p. ex. pour la préparation des minerais ou cendres
• E02B 11/00 - Drainage du sol, p. ex. à des fins agricoles
• C02F 11/14 - Traitement des boues d'égoutDispositifs à cet effet par déshydratation, séchage ou épaississement avec addition de produits chimiques

Abrégé

A system (10) for treating mined ores utilising high intensity electromagnetic radiation, such as microwave radiation, and a method utilising said system (10). The system comprises a main structure (12) defining an internal volume (14) between a floor (16), roof (18) and opposing sidewalls (20), a displacement arrangement (22) and a treatment device (30) associated with a treatment zone (32) within the internal volume (14). The displacement arrangement (22) comprises a plurality of partitions (24) which define a plurality of compartments (26) within the internal volume. The plurality of partitions (24) is configured to be displaced, in use, through the internal volume (14) in a displacement direction (28). Material is operatively received in the compartments (26), displaced in the displacement direction (28) by the displacement arrangement (22) through the internal volume (14), and treated by the treatment device (30) as it is displaced through the treatment zone (32).

Classes IPC  ?

• B02C 19/18 - Utilisation d'effets physiques auxiliaires aidant la désagrégation, p. ex. ultrasons, irradiation
• E99Z 99/00 - Matière non prévue ailleurs dans la présente section
• F26B 15/14 - Machines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'objetsMachines ou appareils à mouvement progressif, pour le séchage de lots d'un matériau de forme compacte avec un mouvement suivant une trajectoire composée d'une ou de plusieurs lignes droites, p. ex. combinée les lignes étant toutes horizontales ou légèrement inclinées les objets ou les lots de matériau étant portés par des plateaux ou des râteliers
• G16Y 10/20 - Exploitation minière

Abrégé

A method of, and system for, predicting strata-related risk in an underground mining environment. The method includes obtaining geological data which relates to a particular unmined area in an underground mine. The method further includes utilising a risk prediction module, which includes a machine learning model, in order to predict a risk of a strata-related event occurring in the particular unmined area, by using the geological data as input to the machine learning model. The machine learning model has been trained using data related to already-mined areas. The strata-related event may be a cavity event. The underground mining environment may be an underground longwall mine.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21C 41/26 - Procédés d'exploitation minière en surfaceTracés à cet effet
• G01N 33/24 - Matériaux de la terre
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, p. ex. topologie d'interconnexion
• G06N 3/08 - Méthodes d'apprentissage
• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique

Abrégé

Provided herein are methods of characterizing and identifying a Cannabis spp. plant comprising quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with a purple color trait of interest, and methods of producing plants having a purple color trait of interest based on defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTLs. Also provided are Cannabis spp. plants with the purple color trait of interest comprising defined allelic states of polymorphisms defining the QTLs and plants identified, characterized or produced by the methods described herein. Further provided are methods of marker assisted selection, genomic selection and marker assisted breeding, in particular using a combination of specific markers provided, for obtaining plants having a purple color trait of interest.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection
• C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
• C12Q 1/6895 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour la détection ou l’identification d’organismes pour les plantes, les champignons ou les algues

Abrégé

Lignin-based treatment compositions comprising catholyte solutions are provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, and a catholyte solution. In some embodiments the composition further comprises at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08L 97/00 - Compositions contenant des matières contenant de la lignine
• C07G 1/00 - Dérivés de lignine à bas poids moléculaire
• C10G 1/04 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p. ex. bois, charbon par extraction
• C10B 53/02 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières contenant de la cellulose
• C08L 97/02 - Matériau lignocellulosique, p. ex. bois, paille ou bagasse

Abrégé

A system is provided for treating fluids, such as a composition comprising lignin and/or a hydrocarbon-containing material. The fluid is conditioned in a first treatment apparatus and further treated in a second treatment apparatus comprising a nano-bubble generator to form nano-bubbles in the treated fluid. In some embodiments the system is used to accelerate and/or enhance the separation and recovery of hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon containing material.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01F 33/80 - Installations de mélangeCombinaisons de mélangeurs
• B01F 33/82 - Combinaisons de mélangeurs dissemblables
• B01F 23/235 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides en introduisant des gaz dans des milieux liquides, p. ex. pour produire des liquides aérés pour la fabrication de mousse
• B01F 23/20 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides
• B01F 23/23 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides en introduisant des gaz dans des milieux liquides, p. ex. pour produire des liquides aérés
• B01F 23/231 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides en introduisant des gaz dans des milieux liquides, p. ex. pour produire des liquides aérés par barbotage
• B01F 23/232 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides en introduisant des gaz dans des milieux liquides, p. ex. pour produire des liquides aérés en utilisant des moyens de mélange à écoulement pour introduire les gaz, p. ex. des chicanes
• B01F 25/40 - Mélangeurs statiques
• B01F 25/43 - Tubes de mélange, p. ex. dans lesquels la matière est déplacée dans une direction radiale ou partiellement inversée
• B01F 25/433 - Tubes de mélange dans lesquels la forme du tube influence le mélange, p. ex. tubes de mélange ayant une section transversale variable ou pourvus de profils s'étendant vers l'intérieur
• B01F 25/4314 - Tubes de mélange droits avec des chicanes ou des obstructions qui ne provoquent pas de chute de pression importanteChicanes à cet effet avec des chicanes hélicoïdales
• C07G 1/00 - Dérivés de lignine à bas poids moléculaire

Abrégé

This invention relates to a method and reactor for the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2). The method includes the steps of providing a reactor 10 comprising a porous heap of particulate material capable of CO2 sequestration stacked on an impermeable pad 12 and enclosed within a coating 16 which is substantially impermeable to gas flow. CO2 gas 18 is supplied into the enclosed heap, to maintain a CO2 partial pressure greater than 0.1 within the heap; and providing the heap with water 20 whereby free water content in the heap is maintained at less than 30% by weight of the heap.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 53/34 - Épuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires
• B01D 53/62 - Oxydes de carbone
• B01D 53/46 - Élimination des composants de structure définie

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method of predicting a level of wear of a wear component of a vertical mill, whereby the vertical mill is used for grinding feed material. The method includes, while the mill is in operation, (i) capturing/obtaining a thermal profile of the mill from outside a grinding chamber of the mill, and (ii) determining an indication as to a level of wear of at least one wear component of the mill which is located inside the grinding chamber, based on the thermal profile of the mill. The step of capturing/obtaining a thermal profile may include performing a thermographic analysis of the mill from outside the grinding chamber of the mill. The determining step may include determining whether the wear component requires changing/replacement based on the thermographic analysis of the mill.

Classes IPC  ?

• B02C 2/04 - Broyage ou désagrégation par broyeurs giratoires ou à cônes à mouvement excentrique à axe vertical
• B02C 4/32 - Ajustage des meules, application de pression sur les meules, ou réglage de l'écartement entre les meules
• G01N 3/56 - Recherche de la résistance à l'usure ou à l'abrasion

Abrégé

Compositions are provided for hydrocarbon separation applications. In some embodiments, the composition comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria. Also provided is a method for separating hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing material.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/594 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec du gaz injecté
• E21B 43/24 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures utilisant la chaleur, p. ex. injection de vapeur
• C09K 8/592 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec de la chaleur générée, p. ex. par injection de vapeur

Abrégé

Compositions are provided for hydrocarbon applications. In some embodiments, the composition comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, comprising at least one of lignin nanoparticles and lignin microparticles, preferably wherein at least 20% of the lignin particles are nanoparticles, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria. Also provided is a related method for making the composition.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/594 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec du gaz injecté
• E21B 43/24 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures utilisant la chaleur, p. ex. injection de vapeur
• C09K 8/592 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec de la chaleur générée, p. ex. par injection de vapeur

Abrégé

Compositions are provided for hydrocarbon recovery applications. In some embodiments, the composition comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria. Also provided is a method for recovering hydrocarbon from a subterranean reservoir.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07G 1/00 - Dérivés de lignine à bas poids moléculaire
• C09K 8/20 - Composés organiques naturels ou leurs dérivés, p. ex. polysaccharides ou dérivés de la lignine
• C09K 8/582 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de bactéries

Abrégé

Compositions are provided for hydrocarbon cleaning applications, in particular cleaning the surface(s) of vessels or platforms fouled by hydrocarbon containing materials. In some embodiments, the composition comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria, and a catholyte solution. Also provided is a method of cleaning the surface(s) of vessels or platforms fouled by hydrocarbon containing materials.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/594 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec du gaz injecté
• E21B 43/24 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures utilisant la chaleur, p. ex. injection de vapeur
• C09K 8/592 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec de la chaleur générée, p. ex. par injection de vapeur

Abrégé

Drilling fluids or muds are provided for the drilling of a borehole into an earth formation. The drilling fluid or mud may be used for drilling oil and/or natural gas wells in subterranean reservoirs. In some embodiments, the fluid is formed from an additive comprising lignin and at least one biosurfactant produced by at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07G 1/00 - Dérivés de lignine à bas poids moléculaire
• C09K 8/20 - Composés organiques naturels ou leurs dérivés, p. ex. polysaccharides ou dérivés de la lignine
• C09K 8/582 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de bactéries

Abrégé

Diluents are provided for heavy oil treatment applications, in particular for treating bitumen. In some embodiments, the diluents comprise lignin, in particular technical lignin, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/594 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec du gaz injecté
• E21B 43/24 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures utilisant la chaleur, p. ex. injection de vapeur
• C09K 8/592 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec de la chaleur générée, p. ex. par injection de vapeur

Abrégé

Fracturing or fracking fluids are provided for fracturing a subterranean reservoir for hydrocarbon recovery and related methods. In some embodiments, the fluid comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production and/or a biosurfactant produced by at least one such isolated strain of bacteria. Also provided is a fracturing method for recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08L 97/00 - Compositions contenant des matières contenant de la lignine
• C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement
• C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
• C09K 8/86 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques
• C09K 8/90 - Composés macromoléculaires d'origine naturelle, p. ex. polysaccharides, cellulose
• E21B 43/16 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures
• E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne

Abrégé

Compositions are provided for heavy or precious metal separation and/or recovery applications. In some embodiments, the composition comprises lignin, in particular technical lignin, and at least one strain of bacteria capable of biosurfactant production, and/or such biosurfactant. Also provided is a method for separating and/or recovering heavy or precious metals from a crushed or milled ore comprising the metals.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/594 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec du gaz injecté
• E21B 43/24 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures utilisant la chaleur, p. ex. injection de vapeur
• C09K 8/592 - Compositions utilisées en combinaison avec de la chaleur générée, p. ex. par injection de vapeur

Abrégé

The present invention relates to methods of identifying Cannabis sativa plants comprising quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with a high-varin trait, and to Cannabis sativa plants comprising these QTLs. The invention also relates to plants with increased levels of varin content which are identified by the methods of the invention. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods for obtaining plants having a high-varin trait, as well as to methods of producing Cannabis sativa plants with increased levels of varins and plants produced by these methods.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Procédés de sélection
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, p. ex. cannabis
• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotylédones)

Abrégé

A system and method for detecting the presence of microplastics in liquids is described. The system includes a container for holding a liquid sample. A a light source is used to illuminate the liquid and any particles contained in the liquid within the container with a selected illumination wavelength or warmth of light. A light receiver is used for receiving light reflected and/or emitted from the liquid and particles contained in the liquid at a receiving wavelength greater than or equal to the illumination wavelength or greater than or equal to the illumination warmth. A processor is programmed to access signal data received by the light receiver and analyze the signal data to determine the presence of microplastics in the liquid sample.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 33/18 - Eau
• G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
• G01N 21/3577 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse de liquides, p. ex. l'eau polluée
• G01N 21/17 - Systèmes dans lesquels la lumière incidente est modifiée suivant les propriétés du matériau examiné
• G01N 21/03 - Détails de structure des cuvettes
• G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
• G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique

Abrégé

A hybrid electricity producing arrangement or generating system (10), producing electricity from various renewable sources. The system (10) or arrangement comprises an elongate structure (18) extending above a water surface (20) of a body of water (22), and a float (42) defining an inner cavity (44) through which the elongate structure (18) extends in use. The arrangement is such that the float extends at least 50% around a periphery of the elongate structure. A fixing arrangement (46) is provided for displaceably fixing the float (42) relative to the elongate structure. The fixing arrangement (46) facilitates displacement of the float (42) relative to the elongate structure (18), in at least a first and second degree of freedom. At least a first energy transfer device (76) extends between the float (42) and the elongate structure (18), and is actuated by displacement of the float (42) relative to the elongate structure (18).

Classes IPC  ?

• F03D 13/25 - Dispositions pour monter ou supporter des mécanismes moteurs à ventPylônes ou tours pour des mécanismes moteurs à vent spécialement adaptés à l’installation offshore
• F03B 13/16 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément

Abrégé

THIS invention relates to a rotary vane device and more particularly but not exclusively, to a rotary vane engine, pump or compressor. The invention also relates to a rotor assembly suitable for use in such a rotary vane device. The rotary device includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, and a cylindrical rotor body rotatably locatable inside the housing, the cylindrical rotor body including a plurality of longitudinally extending receiving slots. A vane is slidingly locatable inside each receiving slot, with the vanes biased away from the cylindrical rotor. Compression spaces are defined between operatively inner ends of the vanes and the complementary receiving slots in which the vanes are located. The device is characterized in that at least one compression space is in flow communication with the air inlet and/or the air outlet of the housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01C 21/08 - Pistons rotatifs
• F04C 18/344 - Pompes à piston rotatif spécialement adaptées pour les fluides compressibles possédant les caractéristiques couvertes par au moins deux des groupes , , , , ou par l'un de ces groupes en combinaison avec un autre type de mouvement entre les organes coopérants ayant à la fois le mouvement défini dans l'un des groupes ou et un mouvement alternatif relatif entre les organes coopérants les organes obturateurs ayant un mouvement alternatif par rapport à l'organe interne
• F01C 21/18 - Dispositions pour l'admission ou l'échappement du fluide de travail, p. ex. caractéristiques de structure de l'admission ou de l'échappement

Abrégé

A diagnostic prediction system which includes an interface module and a diagnostic prediction module/engine. The interface module is configured to receive/retrieve information on one or more medicines prescribed, provided and/or administered to a patient. The diagnostic prediction module/engine is configured to predict one or more possible diagnoses by using a prediction algorithm/model which utilises one or more therapeutic qualities which is/are associated with the one or more medicines. Each possible diagnosis may be associated with, or relate to, one or more specific diagnosis/diagnostic codes. The diagnostic prediction module/engine may, more specifically, be a diagnostic coding prediction module/engine which is configured to predict one or more possible diagnoses and the appropriate diagnosis/diagnostic code(s) to correctly code the diagnosis, by using the prediction algorithm/model. The system may therefore be a diagnostic coding prediction system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06N 5/00 - Agencements informatiques utilisant des modèles fondés sur la connaissance

Abrégé

This invention relates to a method of treating sulphide ore in a standard design sulphide concentrator plant, the plant comprising: one or more ore crushing standard design unit/s; a primary gangue rejection section comprising: one or more bulk sorting standard design unit/s; and one or more screening standard design unit/s; one or more tertiary crushing standard design unit/s; a secondary gangue rejection section comprising: one or more modular ore classification standard design unit/s; one or more modular coarse flotation standard design unit/s; and one or more modular fine flotation standard design unit/s.

Classes IPC  ?

• B03D 1/02 - Procédés de flottation par formation d'écume
• C22B 1/00 - Traitement préliminaire de minerais ou de débris ou déchets métalliques
• B02C 23/14 - Séparation ou triage de matériaux, associé au broyage ou à la désagrégation au moyen de plusieurs séparateurs

Abrégé

This invention relates to a furniture arrangement, and more particularly but not exclusively to a ready-to-assemble furniture arrangement that utilizes releasable clips to assemble the furniture. The arrangement includes a plurality of furniture components having complementary engagement formations. Releasable fastening clips are provided for selectively securing the furniture components relative to one another by engaging the complementary engagement formations in the furniture components.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47B 3/12 - Tables démontables à rallonges de plateau amovibles
• A47B 13/00 - Parties constitutives des tables ou des bureaux
• A47B 13/08 - Plateaux de tableRebords pour ceux-ci
• F16B 12/20 - Jointure des meubles ou objets similaires, p. ex. masquée de l'extérieur par chevilles, boulons, tenons, brides, clips ou dispositifs similaires pour éléments de meubles non métalliques, p. ex. en bois, en matériau plastique utilisant des brides, clips, coins, boulons coulissants ou dispositifs similaires
• A47B 1/05 - Tables extensibles à rallonges supplémentaires ou battants les rallonges étant extensibles en tirant dessus

Abrégé

This invention relates to patent covers a re-usable launch vehicle (RLV) (10) system and method comprising a launch track (14), a trolley (12) with propulsion means and a cradle; with the RLV (10) located on the cradle. The RLV is a space-plane capable of carrying a payload comprising rocket having a solid fuel main motor, two delta-shaped wings, and a ramjet under each delta-shaped wing. The trolley (12) is arranged to be accelerated down the track (14) until the ramjets are activated and generate enough force to lift the RLV (10) off the cradle and launch it to ultimately achieve earth orbit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64G 1/00 - Véhicules spatiaux
• B64G 5/00 - Équipement au sol pour les véhicules, p. ex. tours de lancement, installations de ravitaillement en combustible
• B64F 1/10 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour le lancement des aéronefs utilisant des véhicules à autopropulsion