Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and systems for treating wines and spirits using electromagnetic induction. A method includes energizing a conduction ring to generate electromagnetic signals between about 50 kHz and 300 kHz and applying the signals such that the wine, spirit, or its vessel forms at least part of a secondary coil. The treatment improves organoleptic properties and/or inhibits microbial proliferation and may enhance heat treatment and aging acceleration. The electromagnetic signals may induce electric fields of about 1-5,000 V/cm and power levels of about 1-2,000 W, applied for about 1 second to 24 hours at various production stages from pre-fermentation to bottling. A corresponding system includes a conduction ring, an electrical signal source configured to energize the ring, and a secondary coil at least partially defined by the wine, spirit, or its vessel, and may include conductors, flexible magnetic transducers, and wireless drive circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of proliferating cells, viruses or bacteria in living tissue, the method comprising: applying low to mid-level frequency Alternating Current electromagnetic signals to the living tissue with a transducer comprising a magnetically conductive material passing through a conduction ring energized by an electrical signal to create the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals within the living tissue; wherein the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals have a frequency in the range of about 50 kHz to about 300 kHz and are produced with an AC voltage generator; and circulating fluid in the living tissue provide a secondary coil for the transmission of the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of proliferating cells, viruses or bacteria in living tissue, the method comprising: applying low to mid-level frequency Alternating Current electromagnetic signals to the living tissue with a transducer comprising a magnetically conductive material passing through a conduction ring energized by an electrical signal to create the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals within the living tissue; wherein the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals have a frequency in the range of about 50 kHz to about 300 kHz and are produced with an AC voltage generator; and circulating fluid in the living tissue provide a secondary coil for the transmission of the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of proliferating cells or viruses in living tissue, the method comprising: applying mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals to the living tissue with a transducer comprising a magnetically conductive material passing through a conduction ring energized by an electrical signal to create the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals within the living tissue; wherein the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals have a frequency in the range of about 50 kHz to about 300 kHz and are produced with an AC voltage generator; and circulating fluid in the living tissue provide a secondary coil for the transmission of the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: A method and system for employing a technology architecture for solving real world problems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of proliferating cells or viruses in living tissue, the method comprising: applying mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals to the living tissue with a transducer comprising a magnetically conductive material passing through a conduction ring energized by an electrical signal to create the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals within the living tissue; wherein the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals have a frequency in the range of about 50 kHz to about 300 kHz and are produced with an AC voltage generator; and circulating fluid in the living tissue provide a secondary coil for the transmission of the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of proliferating cells, viruses or bacteria in living tissue, the method comprising: applying low to mid-level frequency Alternating Current electromagnetic signals to the living tissue with a transducer comprising a magnetically conductive material passing through a conduction ring energized by an electrical signal to create the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals within the living tissue; wherein the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals have a frequency in the range of about 50 kHz to about 300 kHz and are produced with an AC voltage generator; and circulating fluid in the living tissue provide a secondary coil for the transmission of the low to mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of proliferating cells or viruses in living tissue, the method comprising: applying mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals to the living tissue with a transducer comprising a magnetically conductive material passing through a conduction ring energized by an electrical signal to create the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals within the living tissue; wherein the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals have a frequency in the range of about 50 kHz to about 300 kHz and are produced with an AC voltage generator; and circulating fluid in the living tissue provide a secondary coil for the transmission of the mid-level frequency AC current electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: A method and system for employing a technology architecture for solving real world problems.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is for movably coupling first and second members, one being movable relative to the other. A plain bearing section includes an inner ring having a bore for receiving the first member and an outer cylindrical bearing surface. An outer ring is disposed about the inner ring and has an inner cylindrical bearing surface disposed against the inner ring bearing surface, one bearing surface sliding against the other when the movable member displaces about a first axis. The two rings engage to prevent relative displacement between the rings when the movable member displaces about a second axis. An elastomeric bearing section is disposed about the plain bearing section, is connected with the second member and is formed such that at least a portion of the elastomeric bearing section flexes when the movable member angularly displaces about the second axis.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is for movably coupling first and second members, one being movable relative to the other. A plain bearing section includes an inner ring connectable with the first member and an outer convex bearing surface. An outer ring is disposed about the inner ring and has an inner concave bearing surface disposed against the inner ring bearing surface. The two bearing surfaces are formed such that one bearing surfaces slides against the other when the movable member displaces about a first axis and two bearing surfaces engage to prevent displacement between the two rings when the movable member displaces about a second axis. An elastomeric bearing section is disposed about the plain bearing section, is connected with the second member and formed such that at least a portion of the elastomeric bearing section flexes when the movable member angularly displaces about the second axis.

Abstract: A bearing comprising: (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin having a glass transition temperature of less than 150° C.

Abstract: A bearing comprising (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin and the bearing liner has at least one of: (a) a flexural modulus of from 20 to 35 GPa and (b) a flexural strength of from 500 to 700 MPa.

Abstract: A bearing assembly comprising: (a) an inner journal for supporting a shaft and having a frusto-conical contact surface facing radially outwardly; (b) an outer journal surrounding at least part of the inner journal and having a frusto-conical contact surface which faces radially inwardly; and (c) an adjustment feature for adjusting the axial location of the inner journal relative to the outer journal.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of components operating under essentially identical conditions, wherein each of the components is equipped with at least one sensor for measuring the same operating parameter for each of the components, and a monitoring unit configured to receive and process the signals of the sensors and to generate maintenance data based on the sensor signals. The monitoring unit is configured to calculate a parameter quantifying deviations between the measured operating parameters.

Abstract: A bearing liner comprising a fabric impregnated with a binder, the fabric comprising: (a) a bearing element contact surface comprising lubricating fibers and (b) structural fibers supporting the bearing element contact surface, wherein at least some of the structural fibers include a structural component and a lubricating component.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of components operating under essentially identical conditions, wherein each of the components is equipped with at least one sensor for measuring the same operating parameter for each of the components, and a monitoring unit configured to receive and process the signals of the sensors and to generate maintenance data based on the sensor signals. The monitoring unit is configured to calculate a parameter quantifying deviations between the measured operating parameters.

Abstract: A bearing comprising (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin and the bearing liner has at least one of: (a) a flexural modulus of from 20 to 35 GPa and (b) a flexural strength of from 500 to 700 MPa.

Abstract: A bearing comprising: (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin having a glass transition temperature of less than 150° C.

Abstract: A bearing assembly comprising: (a) an inner journal for supporting a shaft and having a frusto-conical contact surface facing radially outwardly; (b) an outer journal surrounding at least part of the inner journal and having a frusto-conical contact surface which faces radially inwardly; and (c) an adjustment feature for adjusting the axial location of the inner journal relative to the outer journal.