Abstract: The present invention includes novel methods and systems for deriving meaning from context, enabling the automation of processes that currently require significant human judgment and intervention. An autonomous event-driven system runs on a continuous basis over time, detecting and responding to new events as new information is obtained (including the mere passage of time) to implement virtually any scenario in which relationships among data within and across documents are difficult to discern (without human intervention) from the explicit information contained in the documents (DDRs). Trained models perform contextual semantic derivation (CSD), often in parallel, to derive meaning from context within and across documents in the form of DDRs and other relationships stored in an iteratively traversed and updated knowledge graph, which is leveraged to perform lower-level document processing tasks (capture, classification, matching, reconciliation, etc.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel methods and systems for deriving meaning from context, enabling the automation of processes that currently require significant human judgment and intervention. An autonomous event-driven system runs on a continuous basis over time, detecting and responding to new events as new information is obtained (including the mere passage of time) to implement virtually any scenario in which relationships among data within and across documents are difficult to discern (without human intervention) from the explicit information contained in the documents (DDRs). Trained models perform contextual semantic derivation (CSD) to derive meaning from context within and across documents in the form of DDRs and other relationships stored in an iteratively updated knowledge graph, which is leveraged to perform lower-level document processing tasks (capture, classification, matching, reconciliation, etc.

Abstract: A batch treatment system that provides wastewater treatment one batch at a time, rather than a continuous flow process. In a basic embodiment, the batch treatment system incorporates two zones: (1) a solids separation zone, and (2) an advanced oxidation zone. More advanced embodiments add a filtration zone after separation and before advanced oxidation. The batch treatment system is particularly useful in applications such as ships because (1) reduced size and weight requirements, (2) the reduction of sludge and organic solids saves space and energy and disposal costs, and (3) the reduction of odors permits shipboard treatment rather than holding in tanks for later discharge.

Abstract: A bearing assembly including an inner race having a first groove; an outer race having a second groove; and a plurality of balls disposed between the races and in contact with the races, wherein each groove has a pair of edge corners, and wherein the location of highest load stress between the balls and respective grooves is located away from the corners.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment system for use on marine vessels or land-based applications where wastewater is separated into two separate sources as graywater and raw sewage (blackwater). For blackwater, the treatment system incorporates five general phases (or zones): (1) screening, (2) clarifying, (3) filtering, (4) advanced oxidation, and (5) sludge reducing. For graywater, the treatment system incorporates three general phases (or zones): (1) screening (2) filtering, and (3) advanced oxidation. Each train of the treatment system (blackwater and graywater) can operate as a stand-alone system or can be assimilated into an integrated treatment train for both graywater and blackwater. This system is particularly useful in today's restrictive regulatory environment.

Abstract: A bearing assembly and method includes a two-piece ball bearing retainer. The retainer has a first set of fluid passage apertures penetrating into ball bearing sockets, and has a supplemental set of fluid passage apertures penetrating from one side of the retainer to the other. The two halves can be snap fit together.

Abstract: A drive mounting apparatus and method for mixing assemblies, such as a side-entry mixer, that can move the drive of a mixer between a closed position and an open position, and by doing so, can provide an access opening through which maintenance operations can be executed inside the mixer. The apparatus has a bearing housing and a pivoting mounting door. The drive is mounted to the pivoting mounting door, and the pivoting mounting door can move between an open and closed position relative to the bearing housing.

Abstract: Chuck mechanisms quickly connect and enable quick disconnection of an impeller shaft of a mixer from the drive shaft of the motor unit. A spindle has a keyway which enables a key, either a detent key which is movable in the keyway or a key which is provided by pins extending from the shaft, to be aligned in locking position where the key transfers the thrust from the spindle to the shaft or an unlocked position where the shaft is rotated out of the locking position and may be removed from the spindle. The key is retained in locking position by an outer sleeve or collar having a slot which enables the key to move away from the shaft when the shaft is rotated to the unlocked position. When the collar is rotated to move the slot away from the key, the key is locked against outward movement.