Abstract: A continuous motion induction sealer rotary die and vacuum conveyor operates by pulling film thorough a rotary die assembly comprising a die and anvil geared together to rotate against each other cutting film patches from the film and securing them to the anvil surface via a vacuum pressure. The anvil then continues rotating to deposit the film patches onto a vacuum conveyor releasing the anvil vacuum to facilitate the transfer. The vacuum conveyor then conveys the film patches to an induction seal head and directs air pressure under the patch to transfer it to the induction seal head which secures the film patch via vacuum pressure while transferring and sealing the film patch to a container.

Abstract: A two roller impregnator for impregnating a fiber with (catalyzed) resin. The resin is kept directly above the two rollers and enclosed with a set of dams to create a resin pool. A different resin pool may be generated for each roller. The resin release mechanism facilitates for the resin and if necessary, a catalyst, to be released into the resin pool(s). Temperature of the resin pool can be controlled, along with the temperature of each roller. A post-impregnation catalyst activator can be utilized to activate the catalyst.

Abstract: A two roller impregnator for impregnating a fiber with (catalyzed) resin. The resin is kept directly above the two rollers and enclosed with a set of dams to create a resin pool. A different resin pool may be generated for each roller. The resin release mechanism facilitates for the resin and if necessary, a catalyst, to be released into the resin pool(s). Temperature of the resin pool can be controlled, along with the temperature of each roller. A post-impregnation catalyst activator can be utilized to activate the catalyst.

Abstract: A two roller impregnator for impregnating a fiber with (catalyzed) resin. The resin is kept directly above the two rollers and enclosed with a set of dams to create a resin pool. A different resin pool may be generated for each roller. The resin release mechanism facilitates for the resin and if necessary, a catalyst, to be released into the resin pool(s). Temperature of the resin pool can be controlled, along with the temperature of each roller. A post-impregnation catalyst activator can be utilized to activate the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a type of controlled-release multilayered methylphenidate pellet that does not need to be combined with another type of pellet. It allows the maintenance of therapeutic levels in the plasma during 12 hours with a single daily dose, avoiding repeated administrations throughout the day. The controlled-release multi-layered pellet is comprised of an inert core, a first layer that contains methylphenidate and an acid buffering system, a protective layer, a layer of ethylcellulose, that performs the function of controlling the extended release of most of the methylphenidate, and a second layer of methylphenidate, that is responsible for the immediate release of the aforesaid within one hour of administration. The weight ratio between the methylphenidate present in the first active layer and the ethylcellulose is between 1.40:1 and 1.90:1. The multi-layered pellet may possibly have an external coating to protect it from erosion during processing.

Abstract: A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures thereof; providing a heavy hydrocarbon; forming an emulsion of the mixture and the heavy hydrocarbon; heating the emulsion so as to react the metal salt with components of the heavy hydrocarbon so as to provide a treated hydrocarbon containing oil soluble organometallic compound, wherein the organometallic compound includes the metal and is stable at a temperature of at least about 300° C. The oil soluble additive and a process using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures thereof; providing a heavy hydrocarbon; forming an emulsion of the mixture and the heavy hydrocarbon; heating the emulsion so as to react the metal salt with components of the heavy hydrocarbon so as to provide a treated hydrocarbon containing oil soluble organometallic compound, wherein the organometallic compound includes the metal and is stable at a temperature of at least about 300° C. The oil soluble additive and a process using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures thereof; providing a heavy hydrocarbon; forming an emulsion of the mixture and the heavy hydrocarbon; heating the emulsion so as to react the metal salt with components of the heavy hydrocarbon so as to provide a treated hydrocarbon containing oil soluble organometallic compound, wherein the organometallic compound includes the metal and is stable at a temperature of at least about 300° C. The oil soluble additive and a process using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures thereof; providing a heavy hydrocarbon; forming an emulsion of the mixture and the heavy hydrocarbon; heating the emulsion so as to react the metal salt with components of the heavy hydrocarbon so as to provide a treated hydrocarbon containing oil soluble organometallic compound, wherein the organometallic compound includes the metal and is stable at a temperature of at least about 300° C. The oil soluble additive and a process using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures thereof; providing a heavy hydrocarbon; forming an emulsion of the mixture and the heavy hydrocarbon; heating the emulsion so as to react the metal salt with components of the heavy hydrocarbon so as to provide a treated hydrocarbon containing oil soluble organometallic compound, wherein the organometallic compound includes the metal and is stable at a temperature of at least about 300° C. The oil soluble additive and a process using same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A regenerating process comprises leaching a combustion ash with water so as to dissolve same and form a pregnant leach liquor containing the additive which is separated from the solid residue. The pregnant leach liquor is thereafter adjusted with a base precipitating agent so as to precipitate a compound of the additive which is then recovered by liquid solid separation. The process of the present invention is particularly useful for regenerating said recycling sulfur capturing additives used in hydrocarbon formulations which are burned as fuels, particularly, hydrocarbon in water emulsions formed from viscous hydrocarbon materials characterized by high sulfur and metals contents.

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting IC packages into sockets on a burn-in board and for extracting IC packages therefrom includes a plurality of loader/unloader mechanisms affixed to a rotatable platform, the platform being adapted to support one or more burn-in boards and to position sockets mounted on the burn-in boards beneath the loader/unloader mechanisms one row at a time. The loader/unloader mechanisms include a vacuum means for lifting IC packages and pneumatic cylinders for transporting the packages to and from the burn-in boards. IC packages are gravity fed along a delivery channel both to and from the loader/unloader mechanisms by rotation of the platform.

Abstract: A method for precipitating vanadium from vanadium bearing liquors comprises adjusting the pH of the vanadium bearing liquor with a precipitating agent selected from the hydroxides of Na, K and Ca to a range of about 5.5 to 6.5, preferably 6.0 to 6.2 so as to precipitate vanadium in the trivalent and tetravalent states. Remaining traces of vanadium are then cemented by additions of calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide or mixtures thereof. The dried precipitate is then heated in the presence of air and Na and/or K so as to form a reaction product in the form of a water soluble salt which, when dissolved in water, results in vanadium in its pentavalent state.

Abstract: A method for the removal and recovery of vanadium from a vanadium bearing material by leaching the vanadium bearing material in the presence of a leach promoter and removing the vanadium so leached from the leaching solution by precipitation. The leaching promoter forces the vanadium present in the vanadium bearing material into solution.