Abstract: An engine assembly may include a first exhaust valve lift assembly, a first exhaust valve, and a first camshaft. The first exhaust valve lift assembly may be operable in first and second operating modes. The first exhaust valve may be engaged with the first exhaust valve lift assembly and may be in communication with an engine combustion chamber. The first camshaft may include a first exhaust lobe engaged with the first exhaust valve lift assembly and defining a profile including a first exhaust region and a first exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) region. The first exhaust valve may remain closed when the first EGR region engages the first exhaust valve lift assembly during the first operating mode and may be opened when the first EGR region engages the first exhaust valve lift assembly during the second operating mode to provide exhaust gas flow into the combustion chamber during an intake stroke.

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 thermal energy storage system comprises a pressure vessel configured to withstand a first pressure, wherein the pressure vessel has a wall comprising an outer surface and an inner surface surrounding an interior volume of the pressure vessel. The interior volume of the pressure vessel has a first end in fluid communication with one or more compressors and one or more turbines, and a second end in fluid communication with at least one compressed air storage component. A thermal storage medium is positioned in the interior volume, and at least one reinforcement structure is affixed to the outer surface of the wall, wherein the at least one reinforcement structure configured to reinforce the wall to withstand a second pressure greater than the first pressure.

Abstract: An adiabatic compressed air energy storage (ACAES) system includes a compressor system, an air storage unit, and a turbine system. The ACAES system further includes a thermal energy storage (TES) system that includes a container, a plurality of heat exchangers, a liquid TES medium conduit system fluidly coupling the container to the plurality of heat exchangers, and a liquid TES medium stored within the container. The TES system also includes a plurality of pumps coupled to the liquid TES medium conduit system and configured to transport the liquid TES medium between the plurality of heat exchangers and the container, and a thermal separation system positioned within the container configured to thermally isolate a first portion of the liquid TES medium at a lower temperature from a second portion of the liquid TES medium at a higher temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pallet actuation system moving the pallets of a moving walkway through drive chains directly engaging the lower part of the chains of traction links. The drive chain has separate drive rollers which are made of deformable and elastic materials. The links of the traction chains are connected together by connecting shafts and have teeth and claws in the lower part to mesh with the drive chain and the rollers.

Abstract: An assembly structured to facilitate the practice of various martial art techniques by an individual such as kicks, punches and other physically delivered blows associated with various forms of the martial arts. At least one elongated stanchion is operatively supported by a base, preferably having a stabilizing assembly, in a substantially vertical, upright position. The stanchion comprises a plurality of support assemblies extending outwardly therefrom and being adjustable at various heights along the length thereof. Each or a predetermined number of the support assemblies include a mounting structure secured to an outer end thereof at a predetermined orientation. Each of the mounting structures is dimensioned, disposed and configured to have a striking target, such as a Thai pad, or like structure disposed in an exposed, accessible location to facilitate the delivery, by the individual, of different types of martial art blows.

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: 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: 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 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.

Abstract: A processing device and a method dynamically aggregates desired content. A user may specify a fallback definition for a pivot point via a user interface. The fallback definition may include at least a first and a second desired value for the pivot point. Only assets, including content having metadata with values corresponding to provided desired values for one or more pivot points, may be listed in a created list of assets. The list of assets may be sorted to provide a sorted list of assets, which may be ordered such that assets having content associated with a first desired value of the fallback definition appear before assets having content associated with a second desired value of the fallback definition. Each respective asset listed in the sorted list of assets may be added to a set of aggregated content when an equivalent asset is not already included in the set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport system for the movement of passengers/goods formed by a moving endless belt having: a series of pallet assemblies (100, 101); drive equipment (300, 320, 321, 310, 311) for transmitting a drive movement from actuating equipment (400) to the pallet belt (100, 101) in a low speed section located in an embarking/disembarking area of the endless belt; drive equipment (300?, 310?, 311?) for transmitting a drive movement from actuating equipment (400?) to the pallet belt (100, 101) in a high speed section located in a middle area of the endless belt; drive equipment (300?) for transmitting a drive movement from actuation equipment (400?) to the pallet belt (100, 101) in a transitional speed section located between the embarking/disembarking area and the middle area of the endless belt.

Abstract: Load-bearing structure of a people and/or goods transport system, comprising a mobile band, blades/rungs containing a roller; two side beams; a central body in the form of a sheet having: an upper connection surface to connect the side beams through connection elements; a lower sealing surface parallel to the upper connection surface, at a level below the upper connection surface, to define a closure of the load-bearing structure. The two side beams have a lower connection surface to connect with the central body through connection elements.

Abstract: The present invention is a linearly actuated rotating handrail system for escalators and moving walkways. The system includes a worm band or a handrail, having a first friction device on one side, a dragging device formed by a second friction device and coupled to the first friction device to drag the worm band in the displacement direction. The pressure device includes a first layer of kinematic support, formed by a crank, an articulated shaft, a driving connection rod, shafts and driven cranks. There is a second layer formed by traction rollers. The application of pressure to the worm band or handrail and its balanced distribution over the different pressure rollers is carried out by slides actuated by a distributor, tightened by an elastic system. The elastic system transmits the tension by a beam.

Abstract: Transverse longitudinal joint comprising slats (11) with a main shaft (11e), a passable surface (11s), a functional surface (11f) opposite to the passable one (11s), connecting sides between the passable (11s) and the functional (11f) surfaces. Slats are mounted one after the other according to the main shaft (11e) to form a bellows structure, with a displacement movement without break in continuity with 2 degrees of freedom, so as to modify the bellows shape between an unfolded position and a folded position. Slats form a retractable surface (1). Each intermediate slat (11) has joining elements having: a male end (11A) in a first connecting side; a female end (11B) in a second connecting side, opposite to the first connecting side; the female end (11B) receives the male end (11A) of an adjacent slat (11).

Abstract: Provided herein are novel methods and compositions utilizing adipose tissue-derived stromal stem cells for treating fistulae.