Abstract: A system and method for representing physical coordinates related to an address in machine-readable format. The disclosed invention provides a method for assigning an identifier to a set of geographical coordinates, such that said identifier may be used to share location information in lieu of a regular address (street name, city, state, etc.). The disclosed invention further allows said identifier to be correlated to additional information related to the address, such as altitude, in order to more accurately point a user to the desired location by only using the assigned identifier.

Abstract: A system and method for representing physical coordinates related to an address in machine-readable format. The disclosed invention provides a method for assigning an identifier to a set of geographical coordinates, such that said identifier may be used to share location information in lieu of a regular address (street name, city, state, etc.). The disclosed invention further allows said identifier to be correlated to additional information related to the address, such as altitude, in order to more accurately point a user to the desired location by only using the assigned identifier.

Abstract: A system and method for representing physical coordinates related to an address in machine-readable format. The disclosed invention provides a method for assigning an identifier to a set of geographical coordinates, such that said identifier may be used to share location information in lieu of a regular address (street name, city, state, etc.). The disclosed invention further allows said identifier to be correlated to additional information related to the address, such as altitude, in order to more accurately point a user to the desired location by only using the assigned identifier.

Abstract: A knee pad assembly includes a flexible body having an upper surface and a lower surface. A pocket disposed on the upper surface and includes a closed lower end adjacent a lower edge of the flexible body and an open upper end adjacent an upper edge of the flexible body. A pad is removably secured within the pocket. Fasteners are disposed on the lower surface of the flexible body, which may include adhesives or removable adhesives. The fasteners are configured to secure the lower surface of the flexible body to a garment. The knee pad assembly can be utilized to provide an adjustable support pad for the user's knee when secured to the knee area of a lower body garment.

Abstract: A Steam Bath And Steam Generating Unit has a steam generating unit comprised of a housing, a module or system comprised of stainless steel plates affixed inside said housing, two electric poles that supply the module with 120 volts or 240 volts making it possible for the water delivered by the a water regulator in the form of drops to make contact with the plates, where steam is generated and goes out from the steam generating unit through at least one steam outlet. Said steam generating unit also has a water level regulator inside the steam generator and a manual drainage that allows draining the water held in the interior of the steam generator every time it is used.

Abstract: The energy generator system is made up of eight attached floaters with the same amount of break-away mechanical arms connected to a central shaft, all located in a circular position. The entire system is within a container of water that keeps the water level at ? parts of its capacity or in the same amount that is ? part over of the shaft. Constant rotation is obtained by the floaters attached to the ends of the extended mechanical arms (three arms are permanently attached to the extended arms, five are attached to the folded arms and while one arm is displaced from the water it is replaced by another that enters with the break-away arm) due to the fact that the arms are longer and are in an extended position, in relation to the way the folded arms develop greater force than these and are able to restore them to the water so that at a certain time, where they must be able to gain force upon displacement, the arms will extend and continue with the cycle.

Abstract: Steam bath and steam bath type resistance system (5) employed, composed by three rectangular base prisms with open bases, placed one into the other where the two first prisms (1) and (2) generate 120 v and when third prism is placed (3) 240 v are generated at the same time. Such prisms are placed one into the other and separated by a special plastic or insulating material. This device is placed in a fiberglass container or case (16) and fixed to its base through a fastening system (6). No water is necessary for connection of this device to electricity. Water is introduced into the system by the drop (13) and application is regulated by a proportioning device (14) which will increase or decrease power consumption rate according with the number of water drops in contact with the resistance.

Abstract: A system of sealed heat pipes enclosing a working fluid. In the heating mode, the working fluid is evaporated and the latent heat of vaporization is transported through the heat pipes to the condenser region. The condensate returns to the evaporator region through a liquid bypass line containing a liquid storage reservoir and a heating control valve. In the cooling mode, a cooling control valve is opened to increase the specific volume of the heat pipe system. During operation, heat is absorbed from the evaporator region and transferred by the working fluid vapor through the heat pipe system to the cold media. Condensate returns to the external evaporator by a liquid return line containing a liquid storage reservoir and a cooling control valve. Electric resistance heating can be incorporated to heat the reservoir. Vapor from the reservoir passes into the heat pipe system through a check valve vapor line. Shutdown and system control are regulated by the reservoir cutoff valve and electric heating.

Abstract: The method of the present invention is a novel comprehensive process for maximizing the recovery of valuable mineral values from coal ash. Options may also be included for the production of saleable inorganic chemical by-products. The process employs both physical and chemical extraction techniques that maximize the yield of products while reducing the quantity of waste produced. Valuable minerals and chemicals such as cenospheres (hollow microspheres), carbon, magnetite (Fe.sub.3 O.sub.4), alumina (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3), iron oxide (Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3) and iron chloride (FeCl.sub.3) may be produced. Due to removal of carbon, magnetite, and iron oxide from the coal ash, the processed ash comprises a quality pozzolan.

Abstract: Large power transformers such as used at electrical generating plants utilize oil for cooling with the heat removed by air cooled radiators. Several air cooled radiators are removed from the transformers and the oil circulated through plate heat exchangers which provide a heat transfer path to a fluid cooling medium such as water. Flow transducers and electrical temperature sensors may be used to monitor the flow rates of the oil and water, and the temperature of the oil and water in various parts of the system. These parameters are controlled to maximize the transfer of waste heat from the transformer to the water. The heated water is then utilized to perform useful work. For example, in a power plant having package boilers, the boiler makeup water is preheated with the transformer waste heat thereby reducing the energy requirements of the system.

Abstract: A method for desulfurization, denitrification, and oxidation, of carbonaceous fuels including a two stage oxidation technique. The carbonaceous fuel, containing ash, along with an oxygen-containing gas is introduced into a first stage partial oxidation unit containing a molten ash slag maintained at a temperature of about 2200.degree.-2600.degree. F. A flux may also be introduced into the first stage partial oxidation unit for the purpose of increasing the basicity and maintaining the viscosity of the molten ash slag at a value no greater than about 10 poise. The carbonaceous fuel is gasified, and sulfur is chemically bound and captured in the molten ash slag. Since the first stage is operated in a gasification mode (reducing atmosphere), essentially all of the nitrogen in the fuel is converted to diatomic nitrogen, which results in low nitrogen oxide emissions upon final combustion.

Abstract: An improved fuel composition is provided comprising in minor proportion a non-dewatered sewage sludge and in major proportion a particulate solid fuel. A method is also provided for the incineration of sewage sludge comprising providing a pumpable admixture of a non-dewatered sewage sludge and a particulate solid fuel and incinerating the admixture.

Abstract: A method for desulfurization and oxidation of carbonaceous fuels including a two stage oxidation technique. The carbonaceous fuel, along with an oxygen-containing gas is introduced into a first stage partial oxidation unit containing molten slag maintained at a temperature of about 2200.degree.-2600.degree. F. A flux may also be introduced into the first stage partial oxidation unit for the purpose of maintaining the viscosity of the molten slag at a value no greater than about 10 poise. The carbonaceous fuel is gasified, and sulfur is chemically bound and captured in the molten slag. The combustible gas derived from partial oxidation and gasification is directed along a substantially horizontal path to a second stage oxidation unit for final combustion. The sulfur-containing slag is removed to a water-sealed quench system for disposal.