Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising multipotent progenitor cells isolated from tonsillar tissue and differentiated cells derived therefrom and methods for using the cells for the treatment of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing the particulate matter content of an exhaust gas from a carbon black process.

Abstract: A speaker receptacle, including a main body to receive at least one item therein, a plurality of protruding edges disposed on at least one of a first edge and a second edge of the main body opposite with respect to the first edge, each of the plurality of protruding edges to protrude away from the first edge and the second edge of the main body, and a rail fastener disposed on at least a portion of the main body to detachably connect the main body to a bed rail.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising multipotent progenitor cells isolated from tonsillar tissue and differentiated cells derived therefrom and methods for using the cells for the treatment of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A method includes: storing (i) a plurality of profiles containing respective receptacle definitions, and (ii) a plurality of mailer definitions containing dimensions for respective mailers; receiving a request containing a profile identifier from a vendor computing device; retrieving the profile corresponding to the profile identifier; and presenting, to the vendor computing device: (i) at least a subset of the mailer definitions and, (ii) for each mailer definition in the subset, respective indications of compatibility between the mailer definition and each of the receptacle definitions contained in the retrieved profile.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing the particulate matter content of an exhaust gas from a carbon black process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing the particulate matter content of an exhaust gas from a carbon black process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing the particulate matter content of an exhaust gas from a carbon black process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing the particulate matter content of an exhaust gas from a carbon black process.

Abstract: There is provided a process of producing carbon black and generating energy. The process includes converting a carbon black-yielding material supply into reaction product material. The reaction product material includes gaseous product material and solid particulate matter. The solid particulate matter includes carbon black. At least a fraction of the carbon black is recovered, and at least a fraction of the gaseous product material is combusted and used to effect generation of energy.

Abstract: A method of treating biomass material, particularly plant-derived biomass material, to produce pyrolysis thereof, comprising subjecting the biomass material to radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwave radiation, while the material is being agitated, under suitable conditions to produce a desired degree of pyrolysis.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for carbon supported catalysts with high metal loadings, high electrochemically active surface area, and good water management properties. In one aspect, the invention is directed to a carbon supported catalyst comprising a carbonaceous substrate and a dispersed metal, wherein the carbonaceous substrate has an electron microscopy surface area to nitrogen surface area ratio of at least 0.5 and a nitrogen surface area of at least 100 m2/g.

Abstract: A metal carbide composition and a process for synthesizing metal carbides, through a single step process, wherein oxides of different metals, including, but not limited to Si, Ti, W, Hf, Zr, V, Cr, Ta, B, Nb, Al, Mn, Ni, Fe, Co, and Mo were physically mixed with spherical or filamentateous nano structured carbon, and inductively heated to a certain temperature range (900-1900° C.) where the metal oxide reacts with carbon to form different metal carbides. The process retains the original morphology of the starting carbon precursor in the resultant metal carbides. This method also produces highly crystalline metal nano-carbides. The metal carbide products would have applications in high temperature thermoelectric devices, quantum wells, optoelectronic devices, semi-conductors, body armour, vehicle armour, catalysts, and as discontinuous reinforced agents in metal such as aluminum and other alloys.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for chlorine dioxide generation. The chlorine dioxide apparatus may comprise a plurality of metering pumps for delivering a plurality of reactant chemicals. The reactant chemicals are preferably delivered to a reaction column through inlet ports where the reactants are mixed to form the desired reactants. A synchronizer may control the metering pump action to provide synchronized delivery of the plurality of reactant chemicals to the reaction column.

Abstract: An electro thermal fluidized bed furnace is adapted to be used in a process for continuously heat treating of fine particulate matter, such as carbon black material, by continuously introducing a non-reactive fluidizing gas through the nozzles of the furnace at a pre-determined rate, continuously introducing untreated carbon black material through the feed pipe of the furnace at a predetermined rate so that it forms a fluidized bed, energizing the electrode so as to heat the fluidized bed, and continuously collecting the treated carbon black from the discharge pipe. The carbon black collected from the discharge pipe exhibits properties of having the PAHs and sulfur removed, the carbon black has been graphitized, the moisture pick-up by the carbon black has been eliminated and the carbon black is more oxidation resistant, Furthermore, the resultant furnace carbon backs have a particle size of 7-100 nm and an oil absorption number of 50-300 ml/100 g.

Abstract: Improved carbon black and method for producing improved carbon black by combining one or more additives with carbon black in the absence of a solvent or carrier resulting in an additive carbon black (ACB). The additive may include p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and related compounds. The invention also relates to improved polymer compositions and articles of-manufacture comprised of the improved carbon black and methods for making same. Advantages provided by the improved carbon blacks made in accordance with the invention may include reduced processing time for polymer, such as rubber, compositions and articles, as well as reduced cost and environmental impact from the production of the improved carbon blacks themselves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire resistant material and, in particular a fire resistant panel for use on vessels such as ships where lightweight materials are required. The fire resistant material includes a matrix or basalt mineral fibers and glass fibers. Each of the types of fibers are substantially uniformly distributed throughout the material, preferably, a panel. The relative size of the basalt fibers and glass fibers is such that the glass fibers are smaller than the basalt fibers and are interspersed between the basalt fibers in the matrix. A method for the production of a fire resistant composite material according to the invention is also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved method for delivering a continuous strip material to a spool upon which it is to be wound. The method includes the step of reducing the effective width of the continuous strip material prior to its being wound on the spool by shaping the strip material into an arcuate cross-section. The shaping means is rotatable about an axis parallel with the axis of the spool. The method includes moving the shaping means axis of rotation while winding the strip material on the spool and maintaining the shaping means axis of rotation parallel with the spool.

Abstract: An insulating board of excellent properties is made from a core of foamed phenol-formaldehyde resin which has a closed cell content of at least 85%, laminated on at least one face using a water-based natural rubber latex adhesive with a glass fibre tissue or cloth. The laminate has good fire resistance and can be bonded to roofs etc. using hot bitumen.