Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided including a first manifold, a second manifold separated from the first manifold, and a plurality of heat exchanger tubes arranged in spaced parallel relationship fluidly coupling the first and second manifolds. A first end of each heat exchange tube extends partially into an inner volume of the first manifold and has an inlet formed therein. A distributor is positioned within the inner volume of the first manifold. At least a portion of the distributor is arranged within the inlet formed in the first end of one or more of the plurality of heat exchange tubes.

Abstract: An electric machine. The electric machine includes one or more edge wound strips including a first strip. The one or more strips have a plurality of openings. The first strip has a plurality of turns, and an opening of a turn of the first strip overlaps an opening of an adjacent turn, to form a portion of a fluid channel of a plurality of fluid channels. The turn and the adjacent turn abut against each other at the overlapping openings.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method of storing various quantities of cryogenic material with lower cost than systems found in prior art. Novel feature of the system is the ability to use minimum amounts of different types of energy to maintain various quantities of cryogenic material. An additional novel feature is the use of common components and materials.

Abstract: A method for liquid air and gas energy storage (LAGES) which integrates the processes of liquid air energy storage (LAES) and regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Floating Storage, Regasification and Power (FSRP) facilities through the exchange of thermal energy between the streams of air and natural gas (NG) in their gaseous and liquid states and includes recovering a compression heat from air liquefier and low-grade waste heat of power train for LNG regasification with use of an intermediate heat carrier between the air and LNG streams and utilizing a cold thermal energy of liquid air being regasified for increase in LAGES operation efficiency through using a semi-closed CO2 bottoming cycle.

Abstract: HYDRANT ARMOR is an enclosure that protects fire hydrants from all weather and environmental conditions and has light reflective features incorporated on the exterior of the enclosure to ensure its visibility in darkness. When fitted with a tall reflective post, fire hydrants can be located even when they are covered in snow. Hydrant valves and hose connection caps are protected from natural elements and corrosion while they are within the hollow enclosure. The enclosure is suspended off the ground so as not to become frozen to the ground, and is held in place with an integral bracket that is attached to the hydrant. The open bottom of the enclosure fits over and locks onto the bracket and can be removed from the hydrant without tools. The conical shape of the enclosure, tapered at the bottom, will prevent the enclosure from binding in deep snow.

Abstract: The purpose of this plan is to reduce the damages in intercity train crash cases to the passengers. Berth sleeper airbags are designed to protect the passenger's head and body while the passenger is asleep in the berth sleeper, which inflates in the event of a rollover accident.

Abstract: A heat shield (10) comprises a metal sheet (12) with a thermal sprayed layer of ceramic material (14) thereon, the sheet (12) defining an array of dimples (16) and/or pimples (18) such that any notional plane intersecting the coated surface of the metal sheet (12) creates a notional line of intersection which intersects at least some dimples (16) and/or pimples (18).

Abstract: A fully automated irrigation system to irrigate regular and irregular shapes of land. The system includes a water delivery pipe assembly configured to travel laterally while irrigating adjacent to a stationary row of spaced access valves supplied by a water main. The system includes a single coupler automated connector configured to supply water to the water delivery pipe assembly. The connector includes a swing arm mounted to and hydraulically connected to the water delivery pipe assembly. The connector includes a valve coupler mounted to the swing arm, the valve coupler configured to raise and lower relative to the swing arm to selectively access water from the water main via the spaced access valves. The connector includes a swing arm length regulator enabling substantially horizontal coupler travel relative to the swing arm.

Abstract: A self-cleaning condensate drain pressure trap for air conditioning is defined here comprising; a modified pressure trap and assembly; a primary condensate flow path through the pressure trap assembly; a fluid reservoir which prevents the transmission of air through the pressure trap; a fluid pumping flow path from the upper pressure trap to the lower pressure trap reservoir; a fluid pump coupled to the fluid pumping path; a control board coupled to the fluid pump, connector cable and fluid sensor; an outer protective cover for the assembly. The control boards unclogging mode is actuated by wet sensor, monitoring mode by dry sensor. Unclogging mode suspends air conditioner operation, energizes the fluid pump to pump condensate into the reservoir, whereby reservoir clogs are broken down. Where a pressure trap clog causes a high accumulation of condensate, a broken-down clog allows accumulated condensate to flow through and flush it out.

Abstract: A cryogenic technology for the cost-efficient capture of each known component of emissions, such as carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, any other acid vapor, mercury, steam, in a liquefied or frozen/solidified form, and unreacted nitrogen (gas) from industrial plants, such that each of the components is captured separately with minimum use of energy and is industrially useful.

Abstract: A self-cleaning elevator flight bracket system is described for attachment to an elevator or conveyor flight for pipeline padding and backfill operations. The system is designed for bolt-on installation to padding equipment elevator flights, or cleated conveyor feeders. Built-up soil, clay, and other debris, which interfere with elevator drive mechanisms, are self-cleaned with the system. The assembly is universal to fit a variety of existing bolt patterns on elevator flight plates or feeder conveyor cleats. Flexible cables are directed to engage and remove excessive backfill material build-up. While operating padding machinery in heavy soil, or clay, material builds up in the space between the elevator flights and the elevator side wall. This leads to impeding the drive mechanism. With the use of the presently described elevator flight bracket and flexible cable or fingers, the upward movement of the elevator acts to self-clean the machinery and allows for longer operation.

Abstract: A refrigerated transport system (20) comprises a body (22) enclosing a refrigerated compartment (69). A refrigeration system (30) comprises: a vapor compression loop (31) having a first heat exchanger (38) positioned to reject heat to an external environment in a cooling mode. A heat transfer loop (32) has a second heat exchanger (58) positioned to absorb heat from the refrigerated compartment in the cooling mode. An inter-loop heat exchanger (44) has a first leg (42) along the vapor compression loop and a second leg (43) along the heat transfer loop in heat exchange relation with the first leg.

Abstract: A left hopper door and a right hopper door are associated with a hopper of a railroad hopper car that includes an operating beam which is longitudinally moveable within a center sill. A door operating mechanism for such doors includes an operating arm that includes a longitudinal slot, and a fulcrum that is attached to the operating beam. The fulcrum includes a pin that is adapted to slide within the slot of the operating arm. A V-lever is pivotally mounted on the center sill. The V-lever includes a left arm that is attached to the left hopper door and a right arm that is attached to the right hopper door. The right arm of the V-lever also include an intermediate pivot mount to which the operating arm is pivotally attached.

Abstract: A replacement heart valve comprising a memory shape element. The various embodiments use internal body heat to seat and retain the valve within a blood passage. The element can be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes, and is at least partially encased within an inert and pliant encasing material. The encasing material is one that is adapted to be contiguous with the structure of the valve nozzle or backflow-resistant leaf structure, and may be used in combination with existing stents or an incorporated stent, including ones having a structure similar to conventional stents.

Abstract: The invention refers to a component carrier comprising at least one heat pipe, wherein the at least one heat pipe has at least a largely cylindrical heat pipe section with a largely cylindrical profile with an outer diameter. The at least one heat pipe is embedded within a recess of at least one inner layer or is surface-mounted on an outer layer of said component carrier, wherein at least the largely cylindrical heat pipe section of the heat pipe is thermoconductively coupled by means of at least one adapter means that directly contacts the heat pipe with at least one layer of the component carrier. Furthermore the invention refers to several methods for producing said component carrier.

Abstract: The present invention may be used for pressing product and draining liquid from canned food such as tuna, drain liquids from canned food such as fruit and vegetables and press out a meat patty such as hamburger and sausage. A cap may have a press attached through a center top hole to the cap. The cap may have a width and height to fit most size canned food. The cap may have a top side drain hole. The press may have a top and a bottom piece that may attach together through center top hole of the cap.

Abstract: At least one of a heat-driven power generation system, an HVAC system, a system requiring heat rejection from its working fluid, and any object where cooling is advantageous where the portion of at least one of the exterior working fluid containment tubing and the exterior surface area exposed to air that is used for heat rejection is coated with a special coating designed to enhance heat rejection to the exterior air and/or space with minimal interference from air molecules in the earth's atmosphere.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for removing residue from surfaces to be cleaned includes a detail cleaner that can be mounted to a handle or pole. The detail cleaner includes a pole attachment portion with a head portion having a face set substantially 45 degrees relative to the handle. The face includes a recess that tapers inwardly for the insertion and seating of an interchangeable scraper and a coupling for an interchangeable scrubbing pad with plate.

Abstract: A zipline trolley brake system comprising trolley rollers, brake rollers, and an arm for controlling the brake rollers, which are connected by a plurality of connectors. The trolley slows and brakes when the arm causes a squeezing motion on the cable by the joint rolling of the trolley rollers and the brake rollers on the cable. The trolley moves when the arm moves to cause the brake rollers not to touch the cable.

Abstract: A method for energy storage which integrates charging a liquid in an energy storage facility through consumption of a power from the grid with reduction pressure of natural gas through expander at the co-located city gate station and includes recovery of mechanical power of the natural gas expander and cold thermal energy of the expanded natural gas for an increase in production of liquid air per each kW of low-demand power consumed from the grid during off-peak hours.