Abstract: A moving walkway including a band (1) of pallets (2) moveable on side guides (4-5) and a drive mechanism formed by a pair of drive wheels (6) having a common shaft (7). The wheels have free-rotating peripheral rollers (9) engaging with formations (15) of the pallets (2) on their inner surface.

Abstract: An escalator step has: a first surface (1) in a steppable area having a material with a coefficient of friction between 0.3 and 0.8 for increasing passenger stability. A bearing structure (2) of the first surface (1) supports the first surface (1); housing first connection devices (3) to drive systems (30). The step makes it easier to disassemble the components, reduce operating noise, improve the strength of the step and provide a skirting board that is more rigid against side loads.

Abstract: A device and method of use for a towed portable cleaning facility is disclosed. The device employs storage tanks for both the storage and transport of cleaning fluids. The tanks serve the additional function of surrounding and enclosing the cleaning area an area that may be used for cleaning or storage. By utilizing the tanks as walls, the present invention provides a portable cleaning station. The device may further include the ability to treat and clean used fluids in order to either reuse or safely dispose of the used fluids as well as the ability to recover heat energy from an engine compartment to heat cleaning fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a particular type of adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs), which exert immunosuppressive properties, in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) produced after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moving walkway comprising a moving belt (1) formed by a series of pallets (3) consecutively hinged to one another by means of elements (4-5) forming part of the pallets themselves and forms drive means through which the stress of the pulling mechanism is transmitted between pallets (3).

Abstract: Moving ramp for the transportation of people and/or goods, comprising a moving belt (1) limited between upper and lower fixed plates (3) for loading and unloading. The moving belt is constituted by a plurality of inclined pallets (4-4?), which are parallel to the noticeably horizontal lower fixed plates (3), having said pallets the inclination of the moving belt (1).

Abstract: A bidirectional moving walkway with a tightening system for tightening the band of pallets of the walkway includes two tightening units (6, 6?) arranged at each end of the moving walkway and each including a locking system for locking the movable frame (7) of each end tightening unit (6, 6?). Two drive units (3, 3?) are each arranged at either end of the moving walkway. The locking system of each tightening unit (6, 6?) of either end of the walkway is configured for locking the operation of the tightening unit (6, 6?) when the drive unit (3, 3?) of its same end is operated, such that the moving walkway always works with the tightening unit operated by the passenger entrance end and locked by the passenger exit end.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, methods of condensing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 stream are provided. The method includes (i) compressing and cooling the CO2 stream to form a partially cooled CO2 stream, wherein the partially cooled CO2 stream is cooled to a first temperature. The method includes (ii) cooling the partially cooled CO2 stream to a second temperature by magneto-caloric cooling to form a cooled CO2 stream. The method further includes (iii) condensing at least a portion of CO2 in the cooled CO2 stream to form a condensed CO2 stream.

Abstract: A device for capturing carbon dioxide includes a supply source for supplying a compressed flue gas; a multi-stream heat exchanger for pre-cooling the compressed flue gas and a gas expansion device located downstream of the multi-stream heat exchanger. The multi-stream heat exchanger is configured to separate the compressed flue gas into a first compressed stream and a second compressed stream. The gas expansion device is configured to expand the compressed flue gas into a first sub-stream of carbon dioxide depleted gas and a second sub-stream of carbon dioxide. The device includes a first recirculation channel that recirculates a portion of the first sub-stream into the multi-stream heat exchanger and a second recirculation channel that recirculates at least a portion of the second sub-stream into the multi-stream heat exchanger, wherein the multi-stream heat exchanger is configured to pre-cool the compressed flue gas using the first sub-stream and the second sub-stream.

Abstract: A drive system for driving moving walkways, includes a drive unit (2-2?) arranged at each end of the walkway (1), a controller (3-3?) for controlling each drive unit and overall control (4) for controlling the set of drive units (3-3?).

Abstract: A carbon dioxide (CO2) removal system includes an external heat transfer device. The CO2 removal system also includes a magnetocaloric heat transfer device coupled in flow communication with the external heat transfer device. The CO2 removal system further includes a cryogenic CO2 capture system coupled in flow communication with the magnetocaloric heat transfer device.

Abstract: A longitudinal joint forms a surface usable as a passage between first and second passage surfaces (2,3) adjacent to one another, usable as walking user passage, the distance between both in the longitudinal direction being variable. The longitudinal joint (1) has transverse slats (4) attached to one another, with a substantially planar upper surface (5), each being attached to the contiguous slats by a pivot point (6) with respect to which they can rotate preserving the continuity of the surface of the longitudinal joint (1). The slats (4) rest on a series of support surfaces (8,9,12), a certain number of slats being hidden under the first passage surface (2), below the level of the upper surface (5), by the relative rotation to one another with respect to the pivot point (6), depending on the distance between first and second passage surfaces (2,3).

Abstract: A moving walkway including a band (1) of pallets (2) moveable on side guides (4-5) and a drive mechanism formed by a pair of drive wheels (6) having a common shaft (7). The wheels have free-rotating peripheral rollers (9) engaging with formations (15) of the pallets (2) on their inner surface.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus including a compressed air energy storage system that includes an ambient air intake configured to intake a quantity of ambient air for storage in a compressed air storage volume, a compression system having a compression path that is configured to convey air compressed by the compression system through the compression system, a first path configured to convey ambient air to the compression system, a second path proceeding from the compression system to the compressed air storage volume and configured to convey compressed air to the compressed air storage volume, and a dehumidifying system. The dehumidifying system is coupleable to at least one of the first path that proceeds from the ambient air intake to the compression system, the compression path, and the second path. The dehumidifying system includes a dehumidifying component configured to remove moisture from the ambient air and/or the compressed air.

Abstract: A system comprising an air separation unit (ASU) is provided. The ASU is configured to produce liquid nitrogen and pressurize to higher pressure using a pump. ASU may be further configured to produce liquid oxygen that can be directly pressurized to be used in required applications. System may further include oxy-fuel combustion system, integrated gas turbines and integrated enhanced oil and/or gas recovery units. Methods of operating the system included.

Abstract: Conveyor system for the transportation of passengers (21)/goods (22) formed by a bearing structure (1a), a loading/unloading area (1b) and a traction equipment (4a, 19, 20), which also comprises mobile platforms (3, 6, 7, 8, 16, 26) dragged by the traction equipment (4a, 19, 20), for the reception and transport of passengers (21)/goods (22) from a loading area to an unloading area. The mobile platforms (3, 6, 7, 8, 16, 26) have side walls (25) to define a compartment and prevent passengers (21)/goods (22) from interfering with the guiding device (4b) thereof in a carryway, from a loading area (1b) to an unloading area (1b), and in a return way, from an unloading area (1b) to a loading area (1b).

Abstract: An escalator step has: a first surface (1) in a steppable area having a material with a coefficient of friction between 0.3 and 0.8 for increasing passenger stability. A bearing structure (2) of the first surface (1) supports the first surface (1); housing first connection devices (3) to drive systems (30). The step makes it easier to disassemble the components, reduce operating noise, improve the strength of the step and provide a skirting board that is more rigid against side loads.

Abstract: A pressure unloader valve is disclosed having inlet and outlet connections adjustable about two dimensions to adapt to a wide variety of high pressure pumps and similar equipment associated with such applications. According to one embodiment, the inlet and outlet connections are adjustable about both a horizontal and a vertical axis. A method for regulating pressure in a valve and pump assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dental hygiene device such as an interdental brush includes a handle, a brush head having bristles extending therefrom, and a neck portion extending between the brush head and the handle. At least some of the bristles may have a substantially triangular cross section. The neck portion defines a longitudinal axis and has a first bending stiffness when subject to loading in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the axis, and a second bending stiffness when subjected to loading in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the axis. The first bending stiffness is less than the second bending stiffness such that the dental hygiene device can be reoriented during use to provide a more gentle or a more robust cleaning to interdental spaces.

Abstract: A quick-change tooling system includes a plurality of pickers each configured to pick specific items, and a plurality of magazines each configured to hold a stack of the items. A pick and place machine includes a carriage for moving the pickers between a picking location adjacent the magazine and a placing location. The carriage includes a quick-release clamp assembly that allows pickers for different items to be changed quickly and without the use of tools. The magazines and product support plates upon which items are also configured to be changed without the use of tools.