Abstract: A vaporizer device includes various modular components. The vaporizer device includes a first subassembly. The first subassembly includes a cartridge connector that secures a vaporizer cartridge to the vaporizer device and includes at least two receptacle contacts that electrically communicate with the vaporizer cartridge. The vaporizer device includes a second subassembly. The second subassembly includes a skeleton defining a rigid tray that retains at least a power source. The vaporizer device also includes a third subassembly. The third subassembly includes a plurality of charging contacts that supply power to the power source, and an end cap that encloses an end of the vaporizer device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for synthesis of a C2-8 alkane comprising: (a) providing an electrolyte formulation comprising from about 3N to about 6N C2-C5 carboxylic acid and from about 2 M to about 4 M alkali C2-C5 carboxylate, wherein the C2-C5 carboxylate and carboxylic acid have the same carbon alkyl length into a pressure vessel having an electrode cell or stack; (b) adding electrical current to the electrode cell or stack; (c) pressurizing the pressure vessel; and (d) recovering a gas stream from the pressure vessel comprising a C2-8 alkane, CO2 and H2. Preferably, the carboxylic acid is acetic acid and the alkane is ethane.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for synthesis of a C2-8 alkane comprising: (a) providing an electrolyte formulation comprising from about 3N to about 6N C2-C5 carboxylic acid and from about 2 M to about 4 M alkali C2-C5 carboxylate, wherein the C2-C5 carboxylate and carboxylic acid have the same carbon alkyl length into a pressure vessel having an electrode cell or stack; (b) adding electrical current to the electrode cell or stack; (c) pressurizing the pressure vessel; and (d) recovering a gas stream from the pressure vessel comprising a C2-8 alkane, CO2 and H2. Preferably, the carboxylic acid is acetic acid and the alkane is ethane.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cartridge for a portable electronic device power system configured as a flat, prismatic, air-breathing zinc-air battery comprising (a) an anode assembly having a structural backbone, current collectors, and a gel solution comprising a mixture of amalgamated zinc powder, aqueous potassium hydroxide and a gelling agent, (b) a porous separator sheet, and (c) an air-breathing cathode having an electrode impregnated with reductive catalyst, and (d) a serialized electrical connectivity path having low ohmic resistance characteristics.

Abstract: One aspect includes a zinc-air battery that includes a gas-permeable barrier sheet first layer, a cathode collector second layer disposed facing the gas-permeable barrier sheet first layer, a cathode puck third layer disposed facing the cathode collector second layer, a separator fourth layer disposed facing the cathode puck third layer, a zinc fifth layer disposed facing the separator fourth layer, an anode collector sixth layer disposed facing the zinc fifth layer; and a housing surrounding at least the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth layers and comprising a gas-permeable housing first end disposed facing the barrier sheet first layer.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for pivotally coupling a joist to a fixed structure are described. In one embodiment, a support hanger assembly comprises a joist bracket for fastening to the joist, a support bracket comprising a support bracket base configured to be mounted to the fixed structure and at least one flange extending from the support bracket base for coupling to the joist bracket, and a connecting member for pivotally coupling the joist bracket and the support bracket.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for pivotally coupling a joist to a fixed structure are described. In one embodiment, a support hanger assembly comprises a joist bracket for fastening to the joist, a support bracket comprising a support bracket base configured to be mounted to the fixed structure and at least one flange extending from the support bracket base for coupling to the joist bracket, and a connecting member for pivotally coupling the joist bracket and the support bracket.

Abstract: A method to build, manage, and analyze a safety instrumented model in software of safety instrumented system architecture for a safety instrumented system in a facility, with test plans. The safety instrumented system architecture comprises at least one instrumented protective function and the non-transitory computer instructions that use a software model in support of process safety lifecycle management.

Abstract: Non-transitory computer instructions to computer generate, manage, and analyze a safety instrumented model in software of safety instrumented system architecture for a safety instrumented system in a facility, with test plans. The safety instrumented system architecture comprises at least one instrumented protective function and the non-transitory computer instructions that use a software model in support of process safety lifecycle management.

Abstract: A health meter for evaluating the status of process safety of at least one facility as an executive dashboard on client devices can be presented to a plurality of users simultaneously and continuously updated by operators, contractors and other safety personnel in real-time. The health meter can include a plurality of computer instructions for presenting information to users, allowing the users to monitor compliance.

Abstract: A computerized system to computer generate, manage, analyze, or combinations thereof, a real world model in software of a safety instrumented system (SIS) architecture for SIS in a facility, wherein the SIS architecture for SIS in a facility comprises at least one instrumented protective function (IPF) and wherein the system to computer generate a software model is in support of process safety lifecycle management.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel amino substituted benzonitrile derivatives and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel amino substituted benzonitrile derivatives. This invention also relates to methods of treatment using amino substituted benzonitrile derivatives to prevent and/or restore age-related decline in muscle mass and strength, treat a wasting disease, treat a condition that prevents with low bone mass, increase muscle mass, increase lean body mass, decrease fat body mass, and treat bone fracture and muscle damage in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: A sensor effects processor and tracker system incorporate first and second processors. One processor carries out graphics processing, tracker processing, histogram formation and network communications. The other processor carries out sensor effects processing on a sequence of images received from an image processor. The desired effects can be enabled or disabled by a simulation manager.

Abstract: Methods of making paper or paperboard are described. In one method, at least one cellulytic enzyme composition and at least one cationic polymer composition are introduced to a paper making pulp at about the same time to form a treated pulp. The pulp may also be treated with at least one cationic starch. The resulting pulp is formed into a sheet of pulp. Other paper making processes are also described. A paper making apparatus is also described for carrying out the methods. Paper and paperboard made according to the methods are also described.

Abstract: An overhead garage door with a counterbalance mechanism incorporated into a pocket or hollow section formed in the door.

Abstract: An integral unit comprising a vertically raisable door of a plurality of sections one being hollow in which is enclosed a counterbalance mechanism provided for counteracting the effect of gravity on the door as it moves from the closed to open position.

Abstract: A trash container supporting apparatus for supporting a plurality of trash containers permitting separation of different categories of trash for recycling purposes. The supporting apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of trash container supports pivotally interconnected to the trash container frame and adapted to receive and support a plurality of trash containers. The trash container frame further includes an axle and pair of wheels positioned at one end and a combination handle and stand positioned at the opposite end of the trash container frame. The frame may be tilted between a generally vertical position for conservation of space and a horizontal position while the trash containers remain in a generally vertical position to retain the trash.