Abstract: A recovery system includes a special organic Rankine cycle (SORC) system, an internal combustion system, a nitrogen generator and a gas-liquid separator. The SORC system includes a first stage heat exchanger (first HE), a plurality of second stage heat exchangers (second HE), a third stage heat exchanger (third HE), a turbo-expander, and at least one condenser. A recovery method, conducted in the recovery system, includes vaporizing a refrigerant, introducing the vaporized refrigerant to the turbo-expander to generate electricity, condensing the vaporized refrigerant in the at least one condenser, collecting nitrogen from the flue gas feed in the nitrogen generator, and collecting water from the flue gas feed in the gas-liquid separator. The refrigerant is vaporized by introducing the refrigerant through the first HE, second HE and third HE sequentially, and the flue gas feed through the third HE, second HE and first HE sequentially.

Abstract: A device for enhancing mandibular bone growth can include left and right head modules, a headband linking the left and right head modules and supporting the head modules, at least one transmitter circuit fixed to respective left and right head modules, left and right electrodes configured for receiving the transmitted electromagnetic field, and left and right transmitter antenna rods fixed to the left and right electrodes for receiving signals from the transmitter. The transmitter circuit can include a power supply, a driver, and at least one transmitter capable of transmitting an electromagnetic field for transmission to the patient's mandible.

Abstract: A method of charging a battery of a hybrid vehicle includes operating an engine of the hybrid vehicle using fuel to cause the hybrid vehicle to move. The method further includes, while the hybrid vehicle is moving, converting thermal energy within flue gas exhausted from the engine into electricity and charging the battery with the electricity.

Abstract: An absorption chiller refrigerator system with an evaporator-absorber section and a generator-condenser section disposed together within a housing. The evaporator-absorber system has an evaporator section having an evaporator and an absorber disposed together within the evaporator section but separated by a perforated plate within the evaporator section. The generator condenser system has a generator section having a generator and a condenser disposed together within the generator section but separated by a perforated plate within the generator section. Perforations in the perforated plate of each of the evaporator section and the generator section are cone-shaped passages.

Abstract: A scheme to improve performance of power-constrained computers, comprising a heterogeneous mix of compute elements, by dynamically reacting to changes in the switching capacitance that present workload induces in each heterogeneous compute element and learning the coefficients of a power-frequency model for each compute element for the present workload. At each time step, the scheme forecasts a maximum frequency that the compute element can run at without exceeding an input power limit for a given workload. The scheme rapidly re-learns coefficients of the power model and rapidly adapts the frequency as the workload's characteristics shift ensuring that compute elements run at the maximum frequency they can while not exceeding the input power limit.

Abstract: A magnetically controlled abrasive system (MCAS) having a magnetic system to manipulate a magnetically controlled unit is provided. More specifically, a track member is operatively coupled to a first magnetic unit and a first surface of a first body. The track member facilitates movement of the first magnetic unit with respect to the first body. A second body is positioned proximal to the first body. More specifically, at least one abrasive protrusion is operatively coupled to a second surface of the second body and a second magnetic unit is operatively coupled to the second body. The first magnetic unit generates a magnetic field which interacts with the second magnetic unit. The interaction controls movement of the second body including movement of the at least one abrasive protrusion positioned in communication with the second body.

Abstract: A scheme to improve performance of power-constrained computers, comprising a heterogeneous mix of compute elements, by dynamically reacting to changes in the switching capacitance that present workload induces in each heterogeneous compute element and learning the coefficients of a power-frequency model for each compute element for the present workload. At each time step, the scheme forecasts a maximum frequency that the compute element can run at without exceeding an input power limit for a given workload. The scheme rapidly re-learns coefficients of the power model and rapidly adapts the frequency as the workload's characteristics shift ensuring that compute elements run at the maximum frequency they can while not exceeding the input power limit.

Abstract: The proposed invention is floss comprised of a multifilament thread and coating that enables its expansion and increased retention to plaques. The expansion of the floss is enabled by a having a hydrophobic core with a hydrophilic coating that expands through coming in contact with saliva. Furthermore, the coating could include therapeutic agents with medicinal benefits to users, such as anti-inflammation. The filaments within the thread are compressed into thread with hexagram cross-section. Additionally, the floss is delivered through a specialized case which isolates the floss from outside air and moisture. Furthermore, the tray features U-shape terminal for oral use, in addition to a horizontal cylinder holding the floss.

Abstract: A magnetically controlled abrasive system (MCAS) having a magnetic system to manipulate a magnetically controlled unit is provided. More specifically, a track member is operatively coupled to a first magnetic unit and a first surface of a first body. The track member facilitates movement of the first magnetic unit with respect to the first body. A second body is positioned proximal to the first body. More specifically, at least one abrasive protrusion is operatively coupled to a second surface of the second body and a second magnetic unit is operatively coupled to the second body. The first magnetic unit generates a magnetic field which interacts with the second magnetic unit. The interaction controls movement of the second body including movement of the at least one abrasive protrusion positioned in communication with the second body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wave energy generator for a coastal protection system. The wave energy generator includes a base structure arranged in a body of water and configured to protect a portion of a coastline against incoming waves. The base structure has a foundation located on a floor of the body of water and a wall extending from the foundation to a point above a highest predicted height of the waves. At least one duct is associated with the base structure for receiving an oscillating water column from the body of water. The oscillating water column oscillates in response to wave action of the incoming waves and the duct forms part of an energy extraction system for capturing energy from the incoming waves.

Abstract: The hearing device takes advantage of a simultaneous three-pronged approach that converts sound to electricity and subsequently to vibration and ultrasound. The vibrations and electricity are transmitted via skin nerves to the brain to give the deaf or hard of hearing person “hearing sensation” through conditional reflex. The ultrasound wave is transmitted wirelessly to skull and then via bone conduction to the brain and inner ear. This hearing device is not solely dependent on the partially or totally damaged or absent inner ear.

Abstract: The present application takes advantage of a simultaneous three pronged approach that converts sound to electricity and subsequently to vibration and ultrasound. The vibrations and electricity are transmitted via skin nerves to the brain to give the deaf or hard of hearing person “hearing sensation” through conditional reflex. The ultrasound wave is transmitted wirelessly to skull and then via bone conduction to the brain and inner ear. This hearing device is not solely dependent on the partially or totally damaged or absent inner ear.

Abstract: A method of verifying the roundness of a clutch hub includes placing the clutch hub adjacent a non-contact measuring device. The method includes rotating one of the clutch hub and non-contact measuring device about a central axis that is stationary relative to the non-contact measuring device. Distance measurements are measured between the non-contact measuring device and a surface of the clutch hub at discrete points along splines and slopes between the splines of the clutch hub as the clutch hub is rotated about the central axis. The method includes identifying some of the distance measurements as spline measurements associated with splines of the clutch hub. The roundness of the clutch hub is calculated based on the spline measurements.

Abstract: Incrementally cooling and dehumidifying a volume of air that is substantially at its dew point. Developing a pressure differential within an indirect evaporative cooler between a dry passage and ambient air and/or a wet passage and ambient air, to evaporate liquid outside the dry passage and condense liquid within the wet passage. A pressure differential can be developed by selectively pushing and/or blocking air at predetermined portions of the wet and dry passages.

Abstract: Dynamically cycling of air in an indirect evaporative cooler. A heat exchanger includes a dry passage separated from a wet passage by a membrane, the dry passage including an intake portion, an outlet portion, and a loop portion. By selectively passing intake air from the intake portion and/or recirculation air from the loop portion using a mixing valve, air is moved into and through the loop portion. The air within the heat exchanger can be selectively passed outside through the outlet portion and/or recirculated by the mixing valve. In this manner air is able to be circulated a number of loop circuits through the loop portion, enabling cooling and/or dehumidifying of air.

Abstract: Incremental dehumidification of a volume of air in an indirect evaporative cooler. Dehumidification processes are incorporated with the cooling processes, such that within each circuit a volume of air follows through the indirect evaporative cooler and includes dehumidification as well as cooling of the volume of air. Subsequent circuits of the volume of air, which commence at a lower starting temperature than the prior circuit, result in further dehumidification of the air.

Abstract: Water temperature conservation for increasing efficiency of an indirect evaporative cooling apparatus. A heat exchanger of the indirect evaporative cooling apparatus includes a dry passage separated from a wet passage by a membrane, the dry passage including an intake portion, an outlet portion, and a loop portion. Water captured from condensation during a dehumidification process can be stored and/or used to wet the wet passage of the heat exchanger to enhance evaporative function. Stored water can be maintained at a relatively lower temperature than the environment, helping to maintain a lower internal apparatus temperature and to further cool circulating air.

Abstract: This invention relates to a turbine for extracting energy from an oscillating working fluid. The turbine includes a housing defining a flow passage for the working fluid. An energy conversion unit is disposed in the housing. Flow control means is selectively movable to occlude a predetermined portion of the flow passage such that the working fluid is directed to act on a certain section of the energy conversion unit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wave energy generator for a coastal protection system. The wave energy generator includes a base structure arranged in a body of water and configured to protect a portion of a coastline against incoming waves. The base structure has a foundation located on a floor of the body of water and a wall extending from the foundation to a point above a highest predicted height of the waves. At least one duct is associated with the base structure for receiving an oscillating water column from the body of water. The oscillating water column oscillates in response to wave action of the incoming waves and the duct forms part of an energy extraction system for capturing energy from the incoming waves.

Abstract: A talking notebook with projection includes a notebook that allows a user to take notes and press on a page to have words read aloud and a screen which is able to be used in conjunction with the notebook. The screen is able to be embedded with the notebook, or the screen is a separate device such as a tablet. The screen is able to play videos and provide other interactivity with the notebook. The talking notebook is also able to project content to a board such as a digital classroom board. By projecting content to a board, the content of the talking notebook is able to be shared easily with many people.