Abstract: A medical waste fluid collection cart may include a container assembly and a suction tube having a lumen extending through the suction tube. The suction tube may communicate with the container to deposit waste fluid from a surgical site in the container. The container assembly may include a container, a base forming a bottom of the container, and a lid assembly. The base may include an interior surface defining a draining opening. The interior surface may extend along a ramped path toward the drain opening. The lid assembly may include a lid ring and a lid capable of engaging each other with a twist lock mechanism. The lid ring may engage the container and the lid may cover at least part of a central opening to the container. The container may have a window and a tinting assembly. The container assembly may have a vacuum level detection system.

Abstract: Race car settings (e.g., Formula 1 engine mix settings) are developed for particular racing goals such as faster lap time, better acceleration, less vehicle wear, etc., using pattern templates that are derived from historical racing scenarios. The historical scenarios provide data on racing settings, racing results, and racing conditions such as squad information, equipment information, and environmental information. A cognitive (deep question answering) system can select an initial pattern template based on current racing conditions, and present suggested vehicle settings to the user (driver) using the initial pattern template. The driver can select from different candidate values for various factors, which may lead to the presentation of additional suggestions or the use of additional pattern templates. The final settings map is created based on the employed pattern templates and the driver selections.

Abstract: Race car settings (e.g., Formula 1 engine mix settings) are developed for particular racing goals such as faster lap time, better acceleration, less vehicle wear, etc., using pattern templates that are derived from historical racing scenarios. The historical scenarios provide data on racing settings, racing results, and racing conditions such as squad information, equipment information, and environmental information. A cognitive (deep question answering) system can select an initial pattern template based on current racing conditions, and present suggested vehicle settings to the user (driver) using the initial pattern template. The driver can select from different candidate values for various factors, which may lead to the presentation of additional suggestions or the use of additional pattern templates. The final settings map is created based on the employed pattern templates and the driver selections.

Abstract: Race car settings (e.g., Formula 1 engine mix settings) are developed for particular racing goals such as faster lap time, better acceleration, less vehicle wear, etc., using pattern templates that are derived from historical racing scenarios. The historical scenarios provide data on racing settings, racing results, and racing conditions such as squad information, equipment information, and environmental information. A cognitive (deep question answering) system can select an initial pattern template based on current racing conditions, and present suggested vehicle settings to the user (driver) using the initial pattern template. The driver can select from different candidate values for various factors, which may lead to the presentation of additional suggestions or the use of additional pattern templates. The final settings map is created based on the employed pattern templates and the driver selections.

Abstract: Race car settings (e.g., Formula 1 engine mix settings) are developed for particular racing goals such as faster lap time, better acceleration, less vehicle wear, etc., using pattern templates that are derived from historical racing scenarios. The historical scenarios provide data on racing settings, racing results, and racing conditions such as squad information, equipment information, and environmental information. A cognitive (deep question answering) system can select an initial pattern template based on current racing conditions, and present suggested vehicle settings to the user (driver) using the initial pattern template. The driver can select from different candidate values for various factors, which may lead to the presentation of additional suggestions or the use of additional pattern templates. The final settings map is created based on the employed pattern templates and the driver selections.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling bubble formation in a polymerization reactor. The method includes: (a) determining a concentration of at least one component at a location in the reactor using a mathematical model; (b) determining a vapor pressure of the composition based at least in part upon the concentration of the component; (c) determining an operating pressure of the reactor at the location; (d) determining a pressure difference as ?P=PX?PV, wherein PX is the operating pressure and PV is the vapor pressure; (e) comparing the ?P to a threshold value; and (f) implementing an effect when the ?P is less than the threshold value.

Abstract: Bubble formation is monitored in a reactor such as a loop polymerization reactor which effectively operates at pressures above or near the vapor pressure of a circulating slurry liquid. The method measures a property of the reactor composition at a first location within the reactor, and then at a second location within the reactor. The process is repeated, followed by determining if the difference in measured property varies from a reference difference, derived under bubble-free conditions. When the difference in measured physical property has changed relative to the reference difference, an effect may be implemented, e.g., increase of reactor pressure, decrease of composition vapor pressure, and decrease of reactor temperature, to an extent sufficient to reduce or eliminate bubbling.

Abstract: An inflatable stability and fender system including high pressure drop stitch D-shaped tubes mounted on a hard sided monohull of a boat or on the side of a dock by extrusions, thru bolting and boat ropes for sealing engagement with the monohull of the boat or the dock.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling bubble formation in a polymerization reactor. The method includes: (a) determining a concentration of at least one component at a location in the reactor using a mathematical model; (b) determining a vapor pressure of the composition based at least in part upon the concentration of the component; (c) determining an operating pressure of the reactor at the location; (d) determining a pressure difference as ?P =PX-PV, wherein PX is the operating pressure and PV is the vapor pressure; (e) comparing the ?P to a threshold value; and (f) implementing an effect when the ?P is less than the threshold value.

Abstract: Bubble formation is monitored in a reactor such as a loop polymerization reactor which effectively operates at pressures above or near the vapor pressure of a circulating slurry liquid. The method measures a property of the reactor composition at a first location within the reactor, and then at a second location within the reactor. The process is repeated, followed by determining if the difference in measured property varies from a reference difference, derived under bubble-free conditions. When the difference in measured physical property has changed relative to the reference difference, an effect may be implemented, e.g., increase of reactor pressure, decrease of composition vapor pressure, and decrease of reactor temperature, to an extent sufficient to reduce or eliminate bubbling.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing polypropylene comprising contacting an oxygenate stream with a molecular sieve to form an olefin stream comprising propane, propylene and dimethylether; introducing the olefin stream into a propylene rectification tower possessing from less than 200 theoretical stages; withdrawing from the propylene rectification tower a bottom stream comprising dimethylether, a sidestream comprising propane, and an overhead stream comprising propane and propylene; introducing the overhead to a condenser to accumulate a propylene-rich stream; passing the propylene-rich stream to a splitter to produce (i) a first propylene stream that is introduced into a polypropylene reactor to contact a polyolefin catalyst, and (ii) a second propylene stream that is re-introduced into the rectification tower, the first and second propylene streams introduced at a desirable ratio; and recirculating the dimethylether stream to contact the molecular sieve.

Abstract: Provided for separating polymer from a slurry comprising polymer and unreacted carrier fluid is (a) a method comprising supplying slurry to a first heating means to increase the temperature of the slurry, using a first separator means to extract a portion of unreacted carrier fluid from the slurry to obtain a slurry enriched in polymer, supplying the enriched slurry to a second heating means to increase the temperature of the enriched slurry, and using a second separator means to extract an additional portion of unreacted carrier fluid from the enriched slurry to obtain a further enriched slurry, and (b) an apparatus comprising a first heating means, a first separator means, a second heating means and a second separator means.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing polypropylene comprising contacting an oxygenate stream with a molecular sieve to form an olefin stream comprising propane, propylene and dimethylether; introducing the olefin stream into a propylene rectification tower possessing from less than 200 theoretical stages; withdrawing from the propylene rectification tower a bottom stream comprising dimethylether, a sidestream comprising propane, and an overhead stream comprising propane and propylene; introducing the overhead to a condenser to accumulate a propylene-rich stream; passing the propylene-rich stream to a splitter to produce (i) a first propylene stream that is introduced into a polypropylene reactor to contact a polyolefin catalyst, and (ii) a second propylene stream that is re-introduced into the rectification tower, the first and second propylene streams introduced at a desirable ratio; and recirculating the dimethylether stream to contact the molecular sieve.

Abstract: A wiremap projector apparatus for projecting moving three-dimensional images within a three-dimensional viewing space. The wiremap projector apparatus includes an array of wires disposed within a three-dimensional viewing space defined between a first and second sheet. A digital projector is positioned with respect to said array of wires such that the projector projects multiple lighted pixel lines onto the array of wires to display a moving three-dimensional image within the three-dimensional viewing space. A position control actuator includes an actuating force means for moving the one or more wires, and a position controller generates and sends a position control signal to the position control actuator. The position controller generates the position control signal from image data processed by the projector to project multiple lighted pixel lines onto the array of wires to display a moving three-dimensional image within the three-dimensional viewing space.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to a process for producing polypropylene comprising: providing series reactors comprising a first and a second loop allowing flow of polypropylene, catalyst, hydrogen and propylene there between, wherein each loop comprises from six to eight legs, each leg having fluid connections there between; injecting into the first loop an amount of a catalyst, propylene and optionally hydrogen; withdrawing polypropylene, and unreacted propylene and optionally unreacted hydrogen from the first loop and injecting the polypropylene, and unreacted propylene and optionally unreacted hydrogen into the second loop; and providing a propylene/polypropylene separator fluidly connected to the second loop and isolating polypropylene therefrom. In one embodiment a recycle conduit is provided between the propylene/polypropylene separator and the second loop allowing the recycling of unreacted propylene and optionally hydrogen into the second loop.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for cooling a polymerization reactor having at least four leg jackets. In the four leg jacket embodiment, the process comprises pumping a first coolant through a first pair of leg jackets, and pumping a second coolant through a different pair of leg jackets. In this process, the first coolant does not contact the second coolant while inside the leg jackets.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to a process for producing polypropylene comprising: providing series reactors comprising a first and a second loop allowing flow of polypropylene, catalyst, hydrogen and propylene there between, wherein each loop comprises from six to eight legs, each leg having fluid connections there between; injecting into the first loop an amount of a catalyst, propylene and optionally hydrogen; withdrawing polypropylene, and unreacted propylene and optionally unreacted hydrogen from the first loop and injecting the polypropylene, and unreacted propylene and optionally unreacted hydrogen into the second loop; and providing a propylene/polypropylene separator fluidly connected to the second loop and isolating polypropylene therefrom. In one embodiment a recycle conduit is provided between the propylene/polypropylene separator and the second loop allowing the recycling of unreacted propylene and optionally hydrogen into the second loop.

Abstract: This invention provides an integrated system and process for forming light olefins and polymers from oxygenates, and optionally from natural gas. The integrated system includes an air separation unit, which separates air components into an oxygen stream and a nitrogen stream, and which also forms a compressed air stream. According to the present invention, the oxygen stream, the nitrogen stream and/or the compressed air stream from the air separation unit may serve as a reactant in syngas generation, as a regeneration medium in the methanol-to-olefins reaction system, as a fluidizing stream, as a blanketing medium, as a stripping medium, as instrument air, and/or as a reactant in a sulfur removal unit.

Abstract: A wiremap projector apparatus for projecting moving three-dimensional images within a three-dimensional viewing space. The wiremap projector apparatus includes an array of wires disposed within a three-dimensional viewing space defined between a first and second sheet. A digital projector is positioned with respect to said array of wires such that the projector projects multiple lighted pixel lines onto the array of wires to display a moving three-dimensional image within the three-dimensional viewing space. A position control actuator includes an actuating force means for moving the one or more wires, and a position controller generates and sends a position control signal to the position control actuator. The position controller generates the position control signal from image data processed by the projector to project multiple lighted pixel lines onto the array of wires to display a moving three-dimensional image within the three-dimensional viewing space.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to screen reading non-sequential text and provide a method, system and computer program product for overlapping screen reading of non-sequential text, such as a tag cloud or Web page header. In an embodiment of the invention, an overlapping screen reading method for a non-sequential list of words can include computing different speech synthesis parameters for different words in a non-sequential list of words, generating different audio forms for each of the different words according to the different speech synthesis parameters, and overlappingly merging the generated different audio forms into a single audio stream. The speech synthesis parameters can include, for instance, separation, volume, tone and location speech synthesis parameters. Thereafter, the method can include playing back the single audio stream to simulate a natural visual scanning of the non-sequential list of words.