Abstract: The Cannoli Hair Roller and Cannoli Roller Clasp is the first hair roller design to achieve “on base”, which is on the scalp stability. This design represents the ideal hair roller that professional cosmetologists have sought to make hair setting easier and more successful. The invention's unique design gives the cosmetology community what it has always been seeking, which is an “on base” hair roller that is true to being “on base” for the first time in the history of hair roller sets of any nature. This invention gives more hair volume and lift with easier styling ability, and the hair set lasts far longer than ordinary hair rollers. This invention delivers the perfect hair set.

Abstract: A Bar B Q utensil and tool holder has a head member; a first and a second hollow horn member so fashioned so as to hold utensils; a spatula hooked onto a spatula hook located at the rear of the head member; push buttons releasably engaging holes so as to control the release of utensils; a scrubber brush inserted inside the head and behind a lid member; an adjustable clip member located at the rear of the head member so as to allow for the tool holder to be attached to a handle member used for lifting a hood member on bar B Q grill.

Abstract: A two-piece block nozzle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the two-piece nozzle may include a nozzle section and a base section. The nozzle section may be detachably engaged to the base section. The nozzle section may be formed with a temperature resistant material such as, for example, a chrome-nickel alloy or a stainless steel alloy. The base section may be formed with a relatively lower cost material such as, for example, a ductile iron material.

Abstract: The invention presents innovative methods to de-scale sulfate-rich saline streams such as seawater and the like in conjunction with desalination processes. The effective de-scaling of such streams by the inventive methods: (1) enhances the performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness of desalination processes; and (2) allows the viable use of the de-scaled reject brine from desalination processes, for example, as a suitable saline water for oil-gas field's water injection operations to improve hydrocarbons recovery and/or as a feed stock for chlor-alkali industries.

Abstract: A method of conditioning source water is comprised of: (a) acidifying source water by aluminum or iron chloride to prevent carboxylate from forming scale and emulsion and/or convert bicarbonate to carbon dioxide, and separating oil and/or carbon dioxide by hydrophobic membranes to produce a de-oiled and/or de-carbonated source water; (b) adding a hydrated lime or a hydrated lime with an amine solvent to separate magnesium hardness in the form of brucite and sulfate in the form calcium sulfoaluminate or calcium sulfoferrate to produce a de-brucited and de-sulfated source water; (c) if desired, reacting the excess amounts of the hydrated lime or the hydrated lime and amine solvent within the de-brucited and de-sulfated source water with carbon dioxide from step (a) to separate at least most of calcium hardness and produce a de-calcited source water; and (d) de-oxygenating the treated source water in step (b) or (c) by hydrophobic membranes.

Abstract: This thermosyphon cooling system cools fluid by thermosyphon to prevent overheating at a solar collector when forced circulation stops. The introduction of the fluidic diode in the thermosyphon heat dump flow path affords more design and installation options, higher reliability, and the opportunity to manufacture solar collectors of less expensive alternative materials.

Abstract: A method for converting renewable energy source electricity and a hydrocarbon feedstock into a liquid fuel by providing a source of renewable electrical energy in communication with a synthesis gas generation unit and an air separation unit. Oxygen from the air separation unit and a hydrocarbon feedstock is provided to the synthesis gas generation unit, thereby causing partial oxidation reactions in the synthesis gas generation unit in a process that converts the hydrocarbon feedstock into synthesis gas. The synthesis gas is then converted into a liquid fuel.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: Particle collecting unit for the detection of particles in the particle level of substance without evaporating the collected particles is disclosed. The particle collecting unit comprises a body, a duct extending through the body and connecting between a rear opening of the body and an air intake orifice of the body, an aperture or slit in a mid-portion of the body adapted for receiving a removable sampling member into a position within the duct, wherein the particles collecting unit is configured to be removably coupled to a vacuum generator of a vacuum cleaner model available in the market, with said rear opening of the body coupled to an air intake opening of the vacuum generator. Pressure release openings are provided in walls of the duct for reducing the load on a motor of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: Oil wells at a certain stage of their production require Improved Oil Recovery (IOR) using a compatible and suitable saline fluid. To maintain production of such wells as they age further, IOR may advance to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) using immiscible-CO2, miscible-CO2, and miscible CO2-based Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG). This invention provides innovative methods to satisfy the need for IOR and EOR fluids in oil-fields by effectively de-scaling saline streams, recovering waste heat from flue gas, and de-sulfurizing flue gas. The methods are also useful for any power plants or combined heat and power (CHP) co-generation plants (e.g., power-seawater desalination co-generation plants) at sea locations using seawater for cooling and/or for producing drinking water. The inventive methods obviate a variety of operating, economic and environmental problems not only in oil-fields but also in power plants and CHP co-generation plants.

Abstract: Described is a process for creating almond pâté, a vegan spread. The ingredients include almonds, olives, one or more vinegars, water, oil, garlic, white pepper and black pepper. The almonds are initially soaked for approximately 24 hours at room temperature in low pH salt solution. The almonds are then combined and processed with other ingredients. The result is a healthy and appealing alternative substantially similar in consistency and satiety as a traditional liver pate.

Abstract: Scale forming ions in seawater and the like of saline streams cause engineering difficulties that severely restrict the potential productivity of any desalination method. This invention provides innovative de-scaling methods to effectively eliminate scale problems in desalination plants. As a result of such effective de-scaling methods, this invention also provides a new effective design for Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) desalination plants, which is based on what its coined a Brine-Forward (BF) concept. The BF-MSF concept is multi-boiling without supplying additional heat after the brine heater of each train, and multi-concentration without supplying additional seawater after the first train of the plant.

Abstract: This invention presents an innovative de-scaling step to effectively eliminate scale obstacles in desalination plants to: (1) allow better performance ratio by either reducing steam load or increasing distillate production, and thus more efficient and cost effective plants; (2) reduce the enormous volumes of the total required seawater (recycle brine and returned cooling seawater) and reject brine; (3) eliminate the addition of scale inhibitors and frequent shut-downs to remove scale buildup; and (4) minimize reduction in heat transfer coefficients. This invention, as a result of the effective de-scaling step, also presents a new effective design for Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) desalination plants, which is based on what its coined a Brine-Forward (BF) concept. The BF-MSF concept is multi-boiling without supplying additional heat after the train's brine heater, and multi-concentration without supplying additional seawater after the first train of the plant.

Abstract: A botanical cartridge for a smoking device with a die cut sheet of paper coated with oyster shell powder. The sheet is approximately L shaped where the bottom portion of the L shape is folded into an accordion shape and the tall portion of the L shape is rolled into a cylindrical shape with the accordion shape trapped within the cylindrical shape forming a breathable base surface. The tall portion of the L shape has a leading edge and a trailing edge that, when rolled, overlap each other and are adhered together by standard means. A preferred embodiment includes the height of the tall portion of the L shape can vary depending on the amount of botanical material to be inserted in the botanical cartridge.

Abstract: A machining assembly which allows for precise and repeatable machining operations—primarily tube notching—to be carried out by an operator in various situations, and is specifically designed for hollow-form parting without use of a mandrel in prototyping and small-scale production. This system allows operators to cut copes in both typical and atypical materials, and offers the ability to produce double end-coped workpieces quickly. Additionally, the preferred embodiment can be equipped for use as a light-duty milling machine which incorporates portability with the benefits of traditional milling centers.

Abstract: The battery management system can automatically re-combine batteries in a battery set in parallel connection or in series connection or in mixed series-parallel connection, or mixed parallel-series connection, and makes each individual cell in a battery being accessible, such that each individual cell can be monitored (i.e. its parameters can be measured) and charged or discharged. Therefore, with this system, batteries can be charged or discharged to their best performance.

Abstract: This is a transportable forced air elevated flare with a better than 98% burn efficiency. This is all built on a trailer to be able to move quickly to different locations. The unit is self-contained and can be quickly setup and put in operation without the use of cranes or other heavy equipment. The unit is also able to carry steel pipe and different types of hoses to allow this unit to tie to tank batteries or well heads.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, liquid mixing, shaping, cooking, flavoring, biocatalyst mixing, exoskeleton separation, liquid separation, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for anaerobic pyrolysis treatment of dead-of-disease livestock and municipal organic refuse, which uses an anaerobic pyrolysis device to perform a harmlessness treatment on dead-of-disease pigs, the treatment being a chemical reaction process performed in a sealed, oxygen-free, non-combustible, high-temperature state, comprising heating the bodies of pigs to a high temperature under an anaerobic state, and by the action of thermal decomposition through reactions such as vaporization, pyrolysis, dehydrogenation, thermal condensation and carbonization, evaporating the moisture from the pig bodies, converting the organics therein to combustible gases and organic carbon, and killing various types of bacteria in the bodies of the dead pigs via the high temperature.