Abstract: A process for accessing and defusing munitions using fluid jet technology containing abrasive material and recovering the abrasive. The explosive material can also be removed from the munition casing by fluid jet technology, after the munition has been defused.

Abstract: Novel catalysts comprised of graphitic nanostructures. The graphitic nanostructure catalysts are suitable for catalyzing reactions such as oxidation, hydrogenation, oxidative-hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation.

Abstract: Novel electrically conductive polymer composite structures having a horizontal plane that contain effective amounts of two different types of conductive graphitic nanofibers. The first type of graphitic nanofiber is aligned substantially parallel to the horizontal plane of the polymer structure and are comprised of graphite platelets that are aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the nanofiber. The second type of conductive graphite nanofiber are aligned at an angle to the horizontal plane of the polymer structure and are comprised of graphite platelets aligned at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the nanofiber. The conductive polymer composite structures are further comprised of one or more polymer layers.

Abstract: A process for defuzing explosive projectiles using fluid jet technology. It is preferred that two or more projectiles be defuzed simultaneously in the same defuzing apparatus. The explosive material can also be removed from the casing by fluid jet technology, after the projectile has been defuzed.

Abstract: A filter assembly is disclosed for use in connection with the filtration of products transported via pipelines, including high pressure gas pipelines. The disclosed filter assembly is comprised of a plurality of filter modules, a series of valves, inlet and outlet ports, connective piping, and spool pieces. The filter assembly will temporarily redirect flow from the pipeline, through one or more filter assemblies, and back into the original pipeline a short distance downstream from the original takeout point. If flanged connections are not readily available for a particular section of pipeline, the filter assembly can be connected to virtually any section of pipe through “hot tapping” technology, which allows a valve to be placed on an active and pressurized section of pipeline.

Abstract: A method for producing high yields of high-purity carbon nanostructures having uniform average widths narrower than conventional carbon nanostructures. The nanostructures are produced from unsupported catalytic metal powders. A dispersing agent, such as sodium chloride, is blended with the catalytic metal powders prior to milling to the desired catalytic size to prevent the powder particles from sintering.

Abstract: An enclosure constructed around an area at which hot work is to be performed at a facility containing flammable or combustible material. Hot work includes such things as welding, torch cutting, grinding and the like. Facilities include petroleum drilling and production platforms, oil tankers, petroleum and chemical plants, and petroleum tank farms. Gas detection monitoring apparatuses are used with the enclosure which will automatically simultaneously shutdown one or more enclosures.

Abstract: A bioreactor system having improved temperature control wherein heat is directly removed from the bioreactor liquid to maintain temperature balance in the bioreactor. The present invention also relates to a method for maintaining a desired temperature range of thermophilic and mesophilic bioreactors wherein ambient air is brought into direct contact with droplets of bioreactor liquid. Heat is transferred from the droplets of bioreactor liquid to the air, which is then evacuated from the bioreactor.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for removing volatile organic compounds from air that is vented from tanks and vessels containing hydrocarbon material. This invention also relates to a self-propelled vehicle on which the apparatus is mounted.

Abstract: An improved system and method of automating the integration of different Energy Management Systems (EMS) electrical power grid databases into a single power grid database. This method imports proprietary EMS raw data from various vendors' formats into a Common Information Model (CIM) with specific connectivity extensions and produces an electrically connected power systems database that can be viewed or edited. Direct network topology conversion from one EMS vendor data format to another is also supported. Two generated databases can then be selectively integrated and maintained to produce a fully populated network topology without disclosing EMS vendor specific proprietary information. The new, possibly larger, database can then be added to yet another database that is similarly processed.

Abstract: One or more enclosures constructed about one or more objects at which hot work is to be performed at a facility containing flammable and/or combustible material. Hot work includes such things as welding, torch cutting, grinding and the like that produces heat, spark, slag or flame. The one or more enclosures are capable of being simultaneously and independently controlled and monitored by a single control and monitoring system.

Abstract: A urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence which completely surrounds the patient's penis, thereby minimizing the patient's exposure to wetness, is provided. The pouch is constructed from a piece of material which has a hole portion and a continuous portion, the hole portion containing a hole which is adapted to receive a patient's penis. A plurality of sealing means are located along the edges of the hole portion so when the sealing means are sealed onto the continuous portion, there is minimal contact between the sealing means and the patient. Additionally, a urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence can be created from a commercially available baby diaper by cutting a hole in the diaper and attaching additional sealing means to the portion of the diaper with the hole.

Abstract: Novel azeotrope compositions comprised of a mixture of a fluorocyclopentane with a solvent selected from the group consisting of 1-bromopropane, t-dichloroethylene, and methylene chloride. Such compositions are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning, foam blowing, and cleaning operations such as cold cleaning, vapor degreasing, and aerosol cleaners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprised of n-propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane. This invention also relates to cleaning solvent systems comprised of n-propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and methods for cleaning various solid substrates.

Abstract: A floating decoy system is provided for agitating the surface of a water body on which the device is deployed in a manner that is attractive to live game animals (e.g. live waterfowl). The system includes a frame, which is disposed partially above and partially below the surface of the water and suspended from a plurality of floating means. The device also includes an agitator assembly, which is slidably mounted to the frame above the surface of the water and produces ripples on the water surface and the sound of splashing water. The ripples and sound of splashing water are intended to simulate an active area where wild game are swimming, feeding, and interacting. Additionally, an airborne decoy may be mounted atop the frame to give the device added attractiveness to wild game. An alternative embodiment requires the removal of floating means and the anchoring of the frame to the bottom of the water body.

Abstract: A semi-submersible hunting vessel is provided. A hunter can move the vessel to a designated hunting area and partially submerge the vessel to reduce the visibility of the vessel and hunter to flying game. The vessel includes a hull, at least one ballast chamber, a dry chamber, and one or more pumps for filling and evacuating the ballast chamber. In another embodiment, the vessel contains fore and aft ballast chambers for added stabilization. Additionally, the vessel may be equipped with a motor, which vertically adjusts to the level of the water by sliding up or down along one or more float guides, along with camouflaging, such as a canopy or a device for installing natural vegetation.

Abstract: A sextuplet quadruple lens system for focusing charged particles, which lens system is comprised of two symmetrical triplet sets of lens.

Abstract: The generation of CO-free hydrogen from methane, with use of catalyst compositions represented by NixMgyO and NixMgyCuzO.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the generation of CO-free hydrogen from methane, which catalyst compositions can be represented by NixMgyO and NixMgyCuzO. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the aforesaid catalyst compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to equipment and a method for providing superior power washing at relatively low pressures. The equipment uses a unique mixing chamber wherein a pressurized water stream is mixed with a pressurized additive stream. For example, the additive stream enters the mixing chamber at a pressure at least that of the carrier, or water, stream. There is no need to operate the carrier liquid stream at substantially higher pressures than the desired delivery pressure.