Abstract: A modular platform electric trench heater is provided. The electric trench heater has a case having a first end and a second end, an electrical heating unit disposed in the case and designed to generate heat and create an upward convection current therethrough, a baffle dividing the case in a longitudinal direction into a first portion and a second portion, wherein the baffle is designed to direct the upward convection current from the first portion of the case to the second portion of the case, and a connecting unit provided in the form of a connecting plate and a plate fixing mechanism that couples the connecting plate to the first end of the case.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide gaming apparatus and a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the kit includes elements configured to facilitate improved removal of the film superposed the upper surface of the scratch-off style lottery tickets. The elements will include various sizes and grip members that will reduce the pressure necessary to remove the film from lottery style tickets and will reduce significant pressure needed and that can be challenging for elderly and others that are physically challenged.

Abstract: A protective cover for public diaper changing stations includes a top rectangular panel, a bottom rectangular panel, a folded edge, a sewn edge, a fixed-conner connection, and an insertion-corner connection. The top rectangular panel and the bottom rectangular panel are oppositely positioned of each other about the folded edge. The sewn edge is perpendicularly positioned to the folded edge about the fixed-corner connection. The top rectangular panel and the bottom rectangular panel are terminally connected to each other through the sewn edge. The insertion-corner connection is diametrically opposed of the fixed-corner connection. The top rectangular panel and the bottom rectangular panel are connected to each other through the insertion-corner connection thus delineating two openings for the insertion of the protective cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-phase or homogeneous solution comprising a high concentration of a salt, in particular a lithium salt, in an organic solvent. Such a high salt content in organic solvent is useful in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, in electrical energy storage devices as well as other devices that can benefit from a low-volatility liquid electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing low-water-content electrolyte solutions. In particular, the present invention provides a method of removing water from a liquid solution comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a hygroscopic metal salt and water. It also provides a method for producing a low-water content electrolyte solution without isolation of the metal salt. The method of the invention is useful in producing low water content electrolyte solutions for batteries such as lithium- or lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract: Managing user accounts on a shared computing device to maintain at least one of system resources or performance. The method includes identifying one or more desired triggers indicating that that one or more user accounts should be deleted from the shared computing device to comply with a predetermined resource target. The method further includes, as a result of the one or more triggers, deleting user accounts to attempt to comply with the predetermined resource target.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing low-water-content electrolyte solutions. In particular, the present invention provides a method of removing water from a liquid solution comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a hygroscopic metal salt and water. It also provides a method for producing a low-water content electrolyte solution without isolation of the metal salt. The method of the invention is useful in producing low water content electrolyte solutions for batteries such as lithium- or lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract: Managing user accounts on a shared computing device to maintain at least one of system resources or performance. The method includes identifying one or more desired triggers indicating that that one or more user accounts should be deleted from the shared computing device to comply with a predetermined resource target. The method further includes, as a result of the one or more triggers, deleting user accounts to attempt to comply with the predetermined resource target.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and processes for producing ?-fluoroalkyl ketones from non-fluoro ?-haloalkyl ketones using a fluorohydrogenate compound. In some embodiments, the fluorohydrogenate compound is an ionic liquid. One particular method of the invention utilizes a fluorohydrogenate ionic liquid compound of the formula: Q+[F.(HF)n], wherein Q30 is an onium cation and n is a number from 0 to 3.

Abstract: Displaying a status of entities in a segmented graph on a display are provided. An example includes representing a computing network as a geometric shape, wherein each of a number of segments of the geometric shape represent individual entities. A first region in the geometric shape is displayed to indicate the type of networked units represented by each of the segments. A second region that represents a first status level for an event for an entity is displayed. A color of a segment is changed, or a length of the segment is extended into the second region, or both, to indicate the first status level for the event.

Abstract: The present invention provides N-substituted glycinium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide compounds and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the N-substituted glycinium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide compound is of the formula: wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl, heteroaryl, (heteroaryl)alkyl, heterocyclyl, and (heterocyclyl)alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a nitrogen-heterocyclyl, or a nitrogen-heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention provides an N-substituted glycinium (fluorosulfonyl)(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide compounds and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the N-substituted glycinium (fluorosulfonyl)(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide compound is of the formula: wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl, heteroaryl, (heteroaryl)alkyl, heterocyclyl, and (heterocyclyl)alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a nitrogen-heterocyclyl, or a nitrogen-heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-phase or homogeneous solution comprising a high concentration of a salt, in particular a lithium salt, in an organic solvent. Such a high salt content in organic solvent is useful in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, in electrical energy storage devices as well as other devices that can benefit from a low-volatility liquid electrolyte.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing fluorotrifluoromethylsulfonyl imide (FTFSI) by reacting non-fluorohalogenated trihalomethylsulfonyl imide (XTXSI) with hydrogen fluoride, where each X is independently a nonfluoro-halide, such as Cl, Br, or I.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing ionic liquids without the use of a volatile solvent and/or water. In some embodiments, methods of the invention allow a continuous process for producing ionic liquids.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and processes for producing ?-fluoroalkyl ketones from non-fluoro ?-haloalkyl ketones using a fluorohydrogenate compound. In some embodiments, the fluorohydrogenate compound is an ionic liquid. One particular method of the invention utilizes a fluorohydrogenate ionic liquid compound of the formula: Q+[F•(HF)n], wherein Q is an onium cation and n is a number from 0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and processes for producing ?-fluoroalkyl ketones from non-fluoro ?-haloalkyl ketones using a fluorohydrogenate compound. In some embodiments, the fluorohydrogenate compound is an ionic liquid. One particular method of the invention utilizes a fluorohydrogenate ionic liquid compound of the formula: Q+[F.(HF)n], wherein Q+ is an onium cation and n is a number from 0 to 3.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing fluorotrifluoromethylsulfonyl imide (FTFSI) by reacting non-fluorohalogenated trihalomethylsulfonyl imide (XTXSI) with hydrogen fluoride, where each X is independently a nonfluoro-halide, such as Cl, Br, or I.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing ionic liquids without the use of a volatile solvent and/or water. In some embodiments, methods of the invention allow a continuous process for producing ionic liquids.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing hydrogen bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (HFSI) by reacting hydrogen bis(halosulfonyl)imide (HXSI) with hydrogen fluoride, where each X is independently a nonfluoro-halide, such as Cl, Br, or I.