Abstract: Provided is a multi-users cannabis dispenser comprising: a vessel comprising at least two compartments, each compartment configured to contain at least one cannabis composition comprising at least one active component; at least one dispensing unit associated with said at least one compartment, said dispensing unit configured to controllably release from said compartments a metered dose of said composition contained therein; a control unit comprising a data input unit configured to receive data relating to a specific user, data indicating a metered dose of one or more said cannabis compositions to be administered to said specific user and/or to receive data relating to a specific cannabis composition, data indicating a metered dose of said specific composition to be administered to said specific user and configured to control the dispensing unit to release at least one said metered dose. Further provided are methods of use of the multi-users cannabis dispenser.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating conditions and/or symptoms associated therewith selected from the group consisting of androgen deficiency, male infertility, male urogenital or reproductive system infections and/or disorders and combinations thereof, comprising administering to a subject in need a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising at least one cannabinoid in a specific amount, at least one terpene in a specific amount, at least 5% by weight of a non-cannabinoid, non-terpene carrier, and optionally at least one herbal extract, wherein said non-cannabinoid, non-terpene carrier comprises cellulose and a weight/weight ratio of a total amount of terpenes to a total amount of cannabinoids is from about 0.1:1 to about 1:1, or; wherein said non-cannabinoid, non-terpene carrier comprises less than 5% by weight cellulose and a weight/weight ratio of a total amount of terpenes to a total amount cannabinoids is about 0.05:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: An inhalation device is described, which inhalation device comprises an inlet for vapors and/or for aerosol, at least one terpene holding element configured to hold a selected terpene composition, and an outlet for vapors and/or for aerosol and wherein the device is configured to receive vapors and/or aerosol through the inlet, move the received vapors and/or aerosol through the device, infuse terpene composition into the moved vapors and/or aerosol and generate and emit terpene-enriched vapors and/or aerosol through the outlet, wherein at least one of the inlet, the holding element and the outlet is configured to limit the concentration of terpenes in the emitted terpenes-enriched vapors and/or aerosol to less than one percentage (by weight), when the moved vapors and/or aerosol is at 10 degrees Celsius and at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the deliveries of parcels, and the like, that allows senders, couriers, recipients, and others, access via personal devices configured for arranging and controlling the delivery services between each other without meetings. The system and method include package delivery unit design to warp and secure parcels and fit to be bold and lock by holder device and have identification means to recognize and manage delivery. The system and method include network of holder devices at different locations design to hold, identify and lock the package delivery unit and can communicate with other holder devices and/or personal devices configured to recognize and manage delivery.

Abstract: An article comprises a substrate, a first functional polymeric phase change material, and a plurality of containment structures that contain the first functional polymeric phase change material. The article may further comprise a second phase change material chemically bound to at least one of the plurality of containment structures or the substrate. In certain embodiments, the article further comprises a second phase change material and a binder that contains at least one of the first polymeric phase change material and the second phase change material.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for water recovery

Abstract: Disclosed are methods comprising: (a) first contacting at least a portion of a wastewater stream comprising one or more hydrophilic solutes and one or more crude-oil-associated hydrophobic solutes with an extractant comprising a bi-directional solvent at a first temperature (T1) within 40° C. of the solvent-water critical temperature to form a water-depleted first aqueous solution and a water-enriched first contacting first organic phase; (b) adjusting the temperature of said first organic phase to a second temperature (T2), to form a second organic phase and a second aqueous solution; wherein the absolute value of (T2?T1) is at least 20; (c) separating at least a portion of said one or more crude-oil-associated hydrophobic solutes from said second organic phase; and (d) recycling bi-directional solvent from said second organic phase to said first contacting. Disclosed are also systems.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: (a) a bladeless rotatable element with a smooth outer surface, said rotatable element connected to a drive mechanism; and (b) a dynamo powered by said drive mechanism so as to output an electric current.

Abstract: A system comprising: (a) a transmitter adapted to provide an audio signal output comprising an embedded data element imperceptible to a human being of normal auditory acuity when said audio signal output is played through speakers wherein said embedded data element is embedded using phase modulation; and (b) an audio receiver adapted to receive said audio signal output and extract said embedded data element and respond to at least a portion of the data in said embedded data element.

Abstract: An article comprises a substrate, a first functional polymeric phase change material, and a plurality of containment structures that contain the first functional polymeric phase change material. The article may further comprise a second phase change material chemically bound to at least one of the plurality of containment structures or the substrate. In certain embodiments, the article further comprises a second phase change material and a binder that contains at least one of the first polymeric phase change material and the second phase change material.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for minimizing the emission of particulate matter and precursors thereof from a flue gas stream of an engine comprising particulate matter and precursors thereof and at least one gaseous component. The process includes the steps of obtaining a flue gas stream of an engine comprising particulate matter and precursors thereof; increasing the moisture content of the stream by contacting it with a first aqueous medium in an amount and at a temperature at which at least 50% of the water content of the first aqueous medium is evaporated; whereby a moisture laden gas stream, optionally containing suspension droplets, is formed; cooling the moisture laden gas stream whereby suspension droplets are formed; and applying a centrifugal force to the moisture laden gas stream and to the suspension droplets to effect the swirling thereof, whereby a treated gaseous stream and an aqueous stream are formed.

Abstract: An article comprises a substrate, a first functional polymeric phase change material, and a plurality of containment structures that contain the first functional polymeric phase change material. The article may further comprise a second phase change material chemically bound to at least one of the plurality of containment structures or the substrate. In certain embodiments, the article further comprises a second phase change material and a binder that contains at least one of the first polymeric phase change material and the second phase change material. The containment structure may be a microcapsule or a particulate confinement material.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic phase composition comprising (a) a first solvent (S1) characterized by water solubility of less than 10% and by at least one of (a1) having a polarity related component of Hoy's cohesion parameter (delta-P) between 5 and 10 MPa1/2 and (b1) having a Hydrogen bonding related component of Hoy's cohesion parameter (delta-H) between 5 and 20 MPa1/2; (b) a second solvent (S2) characterized by a water solubility of at least 30% and by at least one of (a2) having delta-P greater than 8 MPa1/2 and (b2) having delta-H greater than 12 MPa1/2; (c) water; (d) a non-volatile strong acid; and (e) a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention describes a propeller-less turbine for the conversion of linear flow energy to rotary power. The turbine is based on a plurality of hollow elements, with at least one element having a tapered helical structure. Inlet and outlet define a chamber through which air or water may flow, energy from the flow being delivered to the body of the turbine and thus allowing for highly efficient conversion of linear to rotary energy.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an integrated method for the processing of palm fruit bunches to oil and other products. The method comprises inter alia separating palm fruit carrying bunches into fruits and lignocellulosic empty fruit bunches, processing the fruits to form palm oil, and at least one lignocellulosic processing coproduct; generating an aqueous stream; producing a non-oil, non-alcohol, non-fatty acid ester third product from the oil, the lignocellulosic processing coproduct, the aqueous stream or from a combination thereof; processing at least a portion of the lignocellulosic empty fruit bunches, lignocellulosic processing coproduct or a combination thereof into a fourth product and optionally producing at least one fifth conversion product from the fourth product; and using at least a portion of the fourth product or a product of its conversion or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for minimizing the emission of particulate matter and precursors thereof from a flue gas stream of an engine comprising particulate matter and precursors thereof and at least one gaseous component, which process comprises the steps of: a. Obtaining a flue gas stream of an engine comprising particulate matter and precursors thereof; b. Increasing the moisture content of the stream by contacting the same with a first aqueous medium in an amount and at a temperature at which at least 50% of the water content of the first aqueous medium is evaporated; whereby a moisture laden gas stream, optionally containing suspension droplets, is formed; c. Cooling the moisture laden gas stream whereby suspension droplets are formed; and d.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an integrated method for the processing of palm fruit bunches to oil and other products. The method comprises inter alia separating palm fruit carrying bunches into fruits and lignocellulosic empty fruit bunches, processing the fruits to form palm oil, and at least one lignocellulosic processing coproduct; generating an aqueous stream; producing a non-oil, non-alcohol, non-fatty acid ester third product from the oil, the lignocellulosic processing coproduct, the aqueous stream or from a combination thereof; processing at least a portion of the lignocellulosic empty fruit bunches, lignocellulosic processing coproduct or a combination thereof into a fourth product and optionally producing at least one fifth conversion product from the fourth product; and using at least a portion of the fourth product or a product of its conversion or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An article comprises a substrate, a first functional polymeric phase change material, and a plurality of containment structures that contain the first functional polymeric phase change material. The article may further comprise a second phase change material chemically bound to at least one of the plurality of containment structures or the substrate. In certain embodiments, the article further comprises a second phase change material and a binder that contains at least one of the first polymeric phase change material and the second phase change material. The containment structure may b a microcapsule or a particulate confinement material.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating formed by thermal spraying of a feed-composition, said feed-composition comprising: discreet micron-scale particles and discreet agglomerates of nano-scale particles.