Abstract: The present invention relates to a layered double hydroxide comprising at least one divalent cation AII or alternatively LiI, at least one trivalent cation BIII selected from the group consisting of VIII, CoIII, CrIII, MnIII FeIII, GaIII and lanthanides. The present invention also relates to a process for the synthesis of said layered double hydroxide and uses thereof.

Abstract: A process for the obtention of a hydrogen-rich gas stream from aluminium waste by obtaining a process water resulting from contacting aluminium salt slag with tap water, adding the process water of the previous step to an aluminium waste in a solution, and the hydrolysis of that solution to obtain the gas stream. The process is capable to obtain a yield of reaction close to 100% in higher reaction times.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fertilizer particles encapsulated in modified chitosan and a method of obtaining them. The particles described in this invention allow a controlled, moderate, or gradual release of an active material from a reserve substrate to another medium, in order to increase the effectiveness of the active material by prolonging its action over time. This invention is characterized in that the active components of said formulations are capable of causing a synergistic effect, considerably increasing the growth and development of plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fertilizer particles encapsulated in modified chitosan and a method of obtaining them. The particles described in this invention allow a controlled, moderate, or gradual release of an active material from a reserve substrate to another medium, in order to increase the effectiveness of the active material by prolonging its action over time. This invention is characterized in that the active components of said formulations are capable of causing a synergistic effect, considerably increasing the growth and development of plants.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology that establishes a point of intersection based on a rate of change in a logarithmic function and generates a first linear estimation of the logarithmic function, wherein the first linear estimation has the point of intersection as an upper bound. Additionally, a second linear estimation of the logarithmic function may be generated, wherein the second linear estimation has the point of intersection as a lower bound. In one example, linear estimations of an antilogarithmic function may be similarly generated based on the rate of change of the antilogarithmic function.

Abstract: An electrocatalyst, more specifically an electrocatalyst derived from metal-organic framework is provided. An iron zeolitic imidazolate framework, the process for producing it, a graphite carbon nanocomposite containing it and iron nanoparticles, as well as the process for obtaining said nanocomposite from the iron zeolitic imidazolate framework are disclosed herein. Use of the nanocomposite as a catalyst is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bumper elongated along a first axis. The bumper assembly includes a first energy absorbing device extending from the bumper, the first energy absorbing device having a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, the first energy absorbing device being elastically deformable along the second axis. The bumper assembly includes a second energy absorbing device within the first energy absorbing device and being shorter than the first energy absorbing device.

Abstract: A wireless device having processor circuitry; and a hardware circuit configured to implement, during an active steady-state of a Medium Access Control/Link Layer (MAC/LL) with scheduled channel access, a MAC/LL function without processor circuitry intervention, wherein the steady-state is a state that is control packet transmission free for managed connections in connection oriented communications or a continuous broadcast or scan operation in connectionless communications.

Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bumper elongated along a first axis. The bumper assembly includes a first energy absorbing device extending from the bumper, the first energy absorbing device having a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, the first energy absorbing device being elastically deformable along the second axis. The bumper assembly includes a second energy absorbing device within the first energy absorbing device and being shorter than the first energy absorbing device.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle includes an energy absorber providing a variable stiffness for different displacements. The energy absorber includes a skin portion attached to a bumper beam, a rib pivotally attached to an end of the skin portion and a reinforced element attached to an end of the rib. The rib is movable from a first position that provides a first stiffness for a first displacement to a second position providing a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness over a second displacement.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle includes an energy absorber providing a variable stiffness for different displacements. The energy absorber includes a skin portion attached to a bumper beam, a rib pivotally attached to an end of the skin portion and a reinforced element attached to an end of the rib. The rib is movable from a first position that provides a first stiffness for a first displacement to a second position providing a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness over a second displacement.

Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising an end facing an external object, at least one vehicle light positioned adjacent to the end and projecting a light pattern onto the object, a window adjacent to the end, and at least one proximity indicator coupled to the window at a predetermined position corresponding to an expected location of the light pattern on the object when the end is located a predetermined distance from the object. The proximity indicator can be removably adhered to the window. The light pattern can be visible through the window from a vehicle interior. In some embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a rear end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a rear vehicle light. In other embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a front end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a front vehicle light.

Abstract: A wireless device having processor circuitry; and a hardware circuit configured to implement, during an active steady-state of a Medium Access Control/Link Layer (MAC/LL) with scheduled channel access, a MAC/LL function without processor circuitry intervention, wherein the steady-state is a state that is control packet transmission free for managed connections in connection oriented communications or a continuous broadcast or scan operation in connectionless communications.

Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising an end facing an external object, at least one vehicle light positioned adjacent to the end and projecting a light pattern onto the object, a window adjacent to the end, and at least one proximity indicator coupled to the window at a predetermined position corresponding to an expected location of the light pattern on the object when the end is located a predetermined distance from the object. The proximity indicator can be removably adhered to the window. The light pattern can be visible through the window from a vehicle interior. In some embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a rear end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a rear vehicle light. In other embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a front end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a front vehicle light.

Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising an end facing an external object, at least one vehicle light positioned adjacent to the end and projecting a light pattern onto the object, a window adjacent to the end, and at least one proximity indicator coupled to the window at a predetermined position corresponding to an expected location of the light pattern on the object when the end is located a predetermined distance from the object. The proximity indicator can be removably adhered to the window. The light pattern can be visible through the window from a vehicle interior. In some embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a rear end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a rear vehicle light. In other embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a front end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a front vehicle light.

Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising an end facing an external object, at least one vehicle light positioned adjacent to the end and projecting a light pattern onto the object, a window adjacent to the end, and at least one proximity indicator coupled to the window at a predetermined position corresponding to an expected location of the light pattern on the object when the end is located a predetermined distance from the object. The proximity indicator can be removably adhered to the window. The light pattern can be visible through the window from a vehicle interior. In some embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a rear end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a rear vehicle light. In other embodiments, the object is positioned adjacent to a front end of the vehicle and the at least one vehicle light is a front vehicle light.

Abstract: A level for attaching to a weight lifting bar includes sensors for detecting the level of the bar and visual and audio alerts for notifying a user whether the weight lifting bar is balanced or unbalanced. Information provided by the sensors can be recorded and stored for analysis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for monetization of natural gas by producing fuel grade dimethyl ether (DME). The process includes three reactive stages with the first reactive stage being the conversion of natural gas into syngas, the second reactive stage being the conversion of syngas into crude methanol and the third reactive stage being the production of fuel grade dimethyl ether. The management and optimization of the water and steam circuits is important to maintain net overall system efficiency and mitigation of any liquid effluents.