Abstract: An improved alkali metal halide cell including an anode module having at least (i) one planar module including a porous assembly and (ii) that encloses an active anode material in an anode reservoir; and a cathode having active cathode material; where the porous assembly is coated with a thin ion-conducting layer that separates the active anode material enclosed within the anode module from the cathode material, and the anode and cathode are contained in a housing having one or more compartments.

Abstract: An improved alkali metal halide cell including an anode module having at least (i) one planar module including a porous assembly and (ii) that encloses an active anode material in an anode reservoir; and a cathode having active cathode material; where the porous assembly is coated with a thin ion-conducting layer that separates the active anode material enclosed within the anode module from the cathode material, and the anode and cathode are contained in a housing having one or more compartments.

Abstract: A fluid pumping system for an engine includes a pump; a summing differential connected to the pump; a gearbox connected to the summing differential, wherein the gearbox causes the pump to rotate to provide a fluid flow in the engine via the summing differential; and a motor connected to the summing differential, wherein the motor adjusts a rotational speed of the pump via the summing differential

Abstract: A method is disclosed for marketing energy-use optimization and retrofit services and devices. The first step in the present method is to measure empirical (base-line) performance including energy use and efficiency. A best-fit curve is generated and defined by at least a third-degree polynomial. Second, the theoretical performance of the system is calculated based upon the theoretical implementation and installation of proposed strategies and devices (the “Proposa”). Third, the projected savings are presented to the client and a fee structure is established based, at least in part, on energy savings resulting from implementation of the Proposal. Fourth, the actual performance of the completed implementation of the Proposal is measured. Fifth, post-implementation measured energy use is compared with pre-implementation energy use at specific pre-determined “part load” levels.

Abstract: A value transfer system which allows value to be transferred between electronic purses comprises computer which controls the loading of purses with value and the redemption of value from purses, a special bulk purse or purses and a value meter securely linked thereto which registers the total net value issued to the bulk purse or purses. Draw-down of value and redemption of value transactions are effected with the bulk purses.