Abstract: A near ceiling mounted NBC filtration system of collective protection shelters comprising a filter unit, a blower, and an air exchange backup unit [20] (FIG. 5). The air exchange backup unit [20] comprising: a plurality of hinged segments [22a, b, c] serially linked to each other to form a foldable arm. The hinged segments [22a, b, c] are configured for transmission of rotational motion between each other. At least one of the hinged segments comprises at least one stage of a first speed increasing transmission. A first end [24] of the air exchange backup unit is swiveably attached to an electric motor [42] driving a blower [40]. And a second end [26] of the air exchange backup unit carries a detachable hand crank [28]. Manual rotation of the hand crank [28] rotates a shaft of the electric motor [42] at substantially a rated speed of the electric motor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for distributing resources to client devices are described. A computer-implemented system receives a request for a resource distribution constraint for a given resource of a first type, determines that a second type of resource that has a sufficient amount of historical distribution data to generate a distribution constraint, and determines the resource distribution constraint using historical distribution data for the second type of resource.

Abstract: A collective NBC filtration system (FIG. 1A) for providing positive-pressure purified air to a plurality of subjects in a protected space, or in an environment which cannot be maintained at positive pressure, in conjunction with one or more facepiece fluidly connected to the NBC filtration system. The system comprises: A casing body [102] including a first section [136] defining an inner volume therein, and a second section [138] adjacent to the first section. The second section includes an inlet port [116], The first section has a larger cross-section than the second section, and forms a peripheral first ledge [142] surrounding the second section. At least one NBC filter accommodated in the inner volume. The at least one NBC filter is supported on the first ledge [142], A lid [104] including a central portion [154] and a second ledge [152] surrounding the central portion. The central portion [154] includes a plurality of outlet ports [118], which are sealable.

Abstract: An NBC filtration system whose main components are a filter unit, a blower, a manual air exchange backup unit and a changeover valve. The filter unit is elongated horizontally positioned along a top portion of a wall of the protected space. Inlet and outlet ports of the filter unit are located close to each other near a first extremity of the filter unit. The blower is driven by the electric motor through a second speed increasing transmission enabling rotation of an impeller of the blower. The blower is positioned along the filter unit near a second extremity distal from the inlet and outlet ports; The changeover valve has a tubular housing extending along the filter unit near the first extremity, and an internal displaceable tubular valve member. Each of the components may be replaced with a component of different capacity without effecting the other components.

Abstract: An engine air filter for heavy dust conditions such as used in heavy military and off-road vehicles, including a scavenging system, and a method of operation thereof. The air filter includes: a housing, a precleaner, a permeable filter, and a scavenger system. The scavenger system disposes of particles collected at the precleaner and on the upstream surface of the permeable filter. The scavenger system includes: an air suction source and a three way valve. The three way valve is airflow coupled to the precleaner, to the permeable filter and to the air suction source. The three way valve enables scavenging of the precleaner and the permeable filter alternately. Optionally, the air filter may further includes a pulse jet back-flow flush system.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions used to form a residual dry-coat include a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are disclosed herein. The compositions and processes utilizing the same can be used as a dry coating or layer to maintain disinfected surfaces with reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from multiple days up to several weeks.

Abstract: Antimicrobial and odor control animal-related material compositions used to form animal litter or bedding include a base material and a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, and M are disclosed herein. The resulting animal litter or bedding maintain antimicrobial and odor-controlling properties over extended time periods.

Abstract: Antimicrobial animal bedding includes a base textile material and a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables M2, X, and M are disclosed herein. The resulting animal bedding product maintains antimicrobial properties over extended time periods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions useful for the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases and conditions, including a variety of infections, via internal administration to a patient. The compositions comprise an effective amount of a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound having the structure of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, X, and M are defined herein. The compositions described may be used to treat and/or prevent a variety of infections, including bacterial infections, viral infections, fungal infections, and the like. The compositions can be internally administered to a patient via at least one of: oral administration, pulmonary administration, subcutaneous administration, sublingual administration, ocular administration, otic administration, intravenous administration, inter-dermal administration, epidural administration, intraperitoneal administration, and intramuscular administration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions useful for the treatment and/or prevention of various skin conditions, including infections, via external and/or topical administration to a patient. The compositions comprise an effective amount of a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound having the structure of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, X, and M are defined herein. The compositions described may be used to treat and/or prevent a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, hives, psoriasis, athlete's foot, candidiasis, shingles, chicken pox, cold sores, bacterial infections, viral infections, fungal infections, and the like. The compositions can be externally and/or topically administered to a patient, for example, as a spray or a wipe. Further, the compositions can also be externally and/or topically administered to a patient by, for example, applying the composition to a medical device that is then implanted into the patient or contacted with the patient.

Abstract: Antimicrobial and odor control masonry-based material compositions used to form a structure or surface include a base material and a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are disclosed herein. The compositions and processes utilizing the same can be used to form surfaces and structures that maintain antimicrobial and odor-controlling properties over extended time periods.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions include a halo active aromatic sulfanomide compound of Formula (I): deodorant wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are as defined herein. The compositions can be used to deodorize surface areas of the human skin and maintain reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from one or two days.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a device and method for atmospheric water harvesting operative in an alternating sequence of an absorption phase and a desorption phase. The device comprises an air permeable adsorbent substrate being subject to an atmospheric airflow during the absorption phase and being subject to a circulated airflow during the desorption phase. The device further comprises a liquid heated heat radiation element embedded in the adsorbent substrate and a heated liquid heating media being circulated in the heat radiation element during the desorption phase. The device may further comprise air shutters, where the direction of the atmospheric airflow being substantially transversal to the direction of the circulated airflow. The air shutters are capable of blocking an entrance and an exit of the atmospheric airflow during the desorption phase.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions include a halo active aromatic sulfanomide compound of Formula (I): deodorant wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are as defined herein. The compositions can be used to deodorize surface areas of the human skin and maintain reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from one or two days.

Abstract: An air filter for heavy dust conditions has an efficient scavenging system. The air filter includes: a housing, a permeable filter, and a scavenger system. The scavenger system disposes of particles collected on the upstream surface of the permeable filter. The scavenger system includes: an air suction source, and a shutter. The shutter is positioned substantially along, typically below, the permeable filter, at a certain distance from a wall, typically the bottom wall, of the housing. The air suction source draws air from a collecting space located between the shutter and the wall of the housing. The shutter is being selectively operated to permit or restrict passage there-through. The air suction source efficiently operates to scavenge particles from the collecting space when the passage through the shutter is at least partially restricted.

Abstract: A collective NBC filtration system (FIG. 1A) for providing positive-pressure purified air to a plurality of subjects in a protected space, or in an environment which cannot be maintained at positive pressure, in conjunction with one or more facepiece fluidly connected to the NBC filtration system. The system comprises: A casing body [102] including a first section [136] defining an inner volume therein, and a second section [138] adjacent to the first section. The second section includes an inlet port [116], The first section has a larger cross-section than the second section, and forms a peripheral first ledge [142] surrounding the second section. At least one NBC filter accommodated in the inner volume. The at least one NBC filter is supported on the first ledge [142], A lid [104] including a central portion [154] and a second ledge [152] surrounding the central portion. The central portion [154] includes a plurality of outlet ports [118], which are sealable.

Abstract: A near ceiling mounted NBC filtration system [10] (FIG. 8) for collective protection shelters having an optimized modular structure. The main building blocks comprising: a filter unit [30], a blower [40], a manual air exchange backup unit [20] and a changeover valve [50]. The filter unit [30] is elongated in shape horizontally positioned along a top portion of a wall of the protected space. An inlet port [36] and outlet port [38] of the filter unit are located in proximity to each other near a first extremity of the filter unit. The blower [40] is driven by the electric motor [42] through a second speed increasing transmission enabling rotation of an impeller of the blower at speeds of above 3000 rpm. The blower [40] is positioned along the filter unit [30] near a second extremity thereof distal from the inlet port and outlet port; The changeover valve [50] comprises a tubular housing extending along the filter unit near the first extremity thereof, and an internal displaceable tubular valve member.

Abstract: A louver type blast valve making use of an aerodynamically configured blade, independently activated by air flow to block a blast shock wave and a subsequent return suction wave. The blast valve (FIG. 6) including a frame and at least one aerodynamically configured blade, independently activated by air flow to block a blast shock and a potentially following return wave. The aerodynamically configured blade having an elongated shape, including at least a steep convex surface and a flat or shallow concave surface, forming a leading edge and a trailing edge at the intersection of the surfaces. The blade being hinged to the frame about a longitudinal axis passing between the steep convex surface and the flat or shallow concave surface.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions include a halo active aromatic sulfanomide compound of Formula (I): deodorant wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are as defined herein. The compositions can be used to deodorize surface areas of the human skin and maintain reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from one or two days.

Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions, fabric dryer sheets, and other fabric care compositions include a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are as defined herein. The compositions can be used to reduce microbes and deodorize materials and fabrics, such as clothing, with extended performance over long time periods.