Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.

Abstract: An antenna mount assembly includes a baseplate having a bolt hub with a threaded bore and a sliding ramp. A vehicle mounting bracket is coupled to the baseplate with rooftop latches latchably coupled to an interior surface of a rooftop of a vehicle. A lock assembly is located below the baseplate and includes mounting legs coupled to the interior surface of the rooftop. The lock assembly includes a slider post engaging the sliding ramp to locate the lock assembly relative to the baseplate. A bolt is threadably coupled to the baseplate and tightened to move the lock assembly toward the baseplate. The slider post slides along the sliding ramp to rotate the lock assembly to a locked position.

Abstract: An antenna mount assembly includes a baseplate having a bolt hub with a threaded bore and a sliding ramp. A vehicle mounting bracket is coupled to the baseplate with rooftop latches latchably coupled to an interior surface of a rooftop of a vehicle. A lock assembly is located below the baseplate and includes mounting legs coupled to the interior surface of the rooftop. The lock assembly includes a slider post engaging the sliding ramp to locate the lock assembly relative to the baseplate. A bolt is threadably coupled to the baseplate and tightened to move the lock assembly toward the baseplate. The slider post slides along the sliding ramp to rotate the lock assembly to a locked position.

Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.

Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.

Abstract: A process for recovering gold from a gold-containing raw material, comprising leaching the gold-containing material with an aqueous solution comprising elemental bromine and bromide source to form a pregnant leach solution with the gold dissolved therein; separating said pregnant leach solution from the gold-depleted raw material, removing elemental bromine from said pregnant leach solution, extracting the gold from the pregnant leach solution in an acidic environment into an organic extractant, to form a gold-loaded extract and bromide-containing raffinate, stripping the extract with an alkaline aqueous solution to form a gold-bearing aqueous solution, generating gold (Au0) and treating bromide-containing stream(s) to produce recyclable elemental bromine.

Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.

Abstract: A process for recovering gold from a gold-containing raw material, comprising leaching the gold-containing material with an aqueous solution comprising elemental bromine and bromide source to form a pregnant leach solution with the gold dissolved therein; separating said pregnant leach solution from the gold-depleted raw material, removing elemental bromine from said pregnant leach solution, extracting the gold from the pregnant leach solution in an acidic environment into an organic extractant, to form a gold-loaded extract and bromide-containing raffmate, stripping the extract with an alkaline aqueous solution to form a gold-bearing aqueous solution, generating gold (Au0) and treating bromide-containing stream(s) to produce recyclable elemental bromine.

Abstract: A fluid handling and separation system has an inlet conduit for receiving a helical fluid flow, a housing connected to the inlet conduit, a collection conduit disposed within the housing in axially alignment with the inlet conduit, and a diversion conduit in fluid communication with the interior of the housing. The housing encloses the collection conduit to form an annular space between the interior surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the collection conduit. Upon receiving a helical flow via the inlet conduit, a radially outward portion of the helical flow is separated from a radially inner portion of the helical flow. The radially outward portion of the helical flow is diverted through the diversion conduit while the radially inward portion of the helical flow is received by the collection conduit. Such a system allows for separating the helical fluid flow by density of materials or fluids within the helical fluid flow.

Abstract: A tracking device is provided for tracking the location of a container. The tracking device comprises a communication system and a power system, the power system having a renewable energy system and a battery system. The renewable energy system is connected in parallel with the battery system across a first node. The battery system comprises a permanent, non-rechargeable battery connected in parallel with a rechargeable supercapacitor across a second node electrically connected to the first node. A battery diode is interposed between the first node and the renewable energy system and arranged to prevent the renewable energy system from drawing current from the battery system. A solar diode is interposed between the second node and the permanent battery, and is arranged to prevent current being supplied to the permanent battery such that the renewable energy system may charge the supercapacitor without damaging the permanent battery.

Abstract: An antenna has a radiator formed entirely of thin film and adapted to receive and transmit radio-frequency signals, a connector also formed of thin film and adapted for connection to a transmitter, and a fuse formed of the same thin film as the radiator and connector and connected therebetween. The fuse is of a narrower width than the antenna and connector parts and so dimensioned as to melt if a radio-frequency signal greater than a predetermined magnitude is transmitted through it from the connector part to the radiator part.

Abstract: Apparatus for the management of mobile telephone device functionality while the mobile telephone device is located within a vehicle, comprising a plurality of wireless sensors is disclosed. Each of the sensors receives position indicating signals emitted by the mobile telephone device, and the signals indicating the position of each sensor relative to the mobile telephone device, the wireless sensors being positioned at different positions in the car. A transmitter transmits a signal to the mobile telephone device, causing the mobile telephone device to transmit the position indicating signals to the sensors. A software algorithm resident on a storage device associated with the computational logic unit controls the functionality of the mobile telephone device in response to the position of the mobile telephone device within the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus for the management of mobile telephone device functionality while the mobile telephone device is located within a vehicle, comprising a plurality of wireless sensors is disclosed. Each of the sensors receives position indication signals emitted by the mobile telephone device, and the Mets signals indicating the position of each sensor relative to the mobile telephone device, the wireless sensors being positioned at different positions in the period a transmitter transmits a signal to the mobile telephone device, causing the mobile telephone device to transmit the position indicating signals to the sensors. A processor is coupled to receive the signals indicating the position of each sensor relative to the signals indicating the position of each sensor relative to the mobile telephone device. The processor comprises a computational logic unit and a data storage device for storing software for computing the position of the mobile telephone device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dental laser-emitting device capable of treating both soft tissue applications and hard tissue applications.

Abstract: A fluid handling and separation system has an inlet conduit for receiving a helical fluid flow, a housing connected to the inlet conduit, a collection conduit disposed within the housing in axially alignment with the inlet conduit, and a diversion conduit in fluid communication with the interior of the housing. The housing encloses the collection conduit to form an annular space between the interior surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the collection conduit. Upon receiving a helical flow via the inlet conduit, a radially outward portion of the helical flow is separated from a radially inner portion of the helical flow. The radially outward portion of the helical flow is diverted through the diversion conduit while the radially inward portion of the helical flow is received by the collection conduit. Such a system allows for separating the helical fluid flow by density of materials or fluids within the helical fluid flow.

Abstract: A fluid handling and cogeneration system has an inlet conduit receiving a fluid, a housing having a inlet end, a outlet end and an interior surface. The housing encloses an inner body which together with the housing is arranged to form an annular space between the interior surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the inner body. The system also includes at least one diverter configured such that the fluid is directed to circulate around the inner body and traverse the annular space from the diverter toward the outlet end of the housing in an organized fashion. A generator is provided within the housing to harness the fluid traversing the annular space to generate electrical power.

Abstract: An antenna has a radiator formed entirely of thin film and adapted to receive and transmit radio-frequency signals, a connector also formed of thin film and adapted for connection to a transmitter, and a fuse formed of the same thin film as the radiator and connector and connected therebetween. The fuse is of a narrower width than the antenna and connector parts and so dimensioned as to melt if a radio-frequency signal greater than a predetermined magnitude is transmitted through it from the connector part to the radiator part.

Abstract: A recycling container with a weather-resistant coating is described. The container may be provided in a variety of configurations to accept recyclable waste or other items of trash or refuse. The recycling container may itself be recycled when its useful life has ended. The various configurations of container may be combined to form a modular recycling center as desired by the user.