Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a system for storing and continuously supplying a powder or granular material for use in an electrostatic coating system or process, and in particular to one or more apparatuses for precisely supplying a continuous fluidized stream of granules. What is also contemplated is embodiments wherein one or more apparatuses include a powder feed hopper for receiving a fine granular material and delivering a precise and continuous fine granular material flow to a downstream powder coating system or process. In embodiments, the one or more apparatuses include a tilt table for precisely managing the bulk fine granular material stored in containers, such as a Gaylord container, by ensuring a continuous, precise, and controlled supply of fine granular material to a downstream powder coating system or process.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electrostatic coating system for spraying a stream of particles onto a medium, and in particular to a system comprising one or more apparatuses equipped with a powder coating suspension device. What is also contemplated is the use of a powder management system configured to supply predetermined powdered and air mixtures to the apparatus and a controller configured to adjust parameters of operation of both the apparatus and the powder management system. The present disclosure relates to an in-line industrial device able to coat paint, starch, thermoplastic materials, or any other powder material onto a medium by successively controlling a plurality of parameters.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electrostatic coating system for spraying a stream of particles onto a medium, and in particular to a system comprising one or more apparatuses equipped with a powder coating suspension device. What is also contemplated is the use of a powder management system configured to supply predetermined powdered and air mixtures to the apparatus and a controller configured to adjust parameters of operation of both the apparatus and the powder management system. The present disclosure relates to an in-line industrial device able to coat paint, starch, thermoplastic materials, or any other powder material onto a medium by successively controlling a plurality of parameters.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electrostatic coating system for spraying a stream of particles onto a medium, and in particular to a system comprising one or more apparatuses equipped with a powder coating suspension device. What is also contemplated is the use of a powder management system configured to supply predetermined powdered and air mixtures to the apparatus and a controller configured to adjust parameters of operation of both the apparatus and the powder management system. The present disclosure relates to an in-line industrial device able to coat paint, starch, thermoplastic materials, or any other powder material onto a medium by successively controlling a plurality of parameters.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electrostatic coating system for spraying a stream of particles onto a medium, and in particular to a system comprising one or more apparatuses equipped with a powder coating suspension device. What is also contemplated is the use of a powder management system configured to supply predetermined powdered and air mixtures to the apparatus and a controller configured to adjust parameters of operation of both the apparatus and the powder management system. The present disclosure relates to an in-line industrial device able to coat paint, starch, thermoplastic materials, or any other powder material onto a medium by successively controlling a plurality of parameters.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to define stages for multi-variate batch control analytics are disclosed. An example method includes determining, with the processor, a current stage in a current batch process based on a current value of a batch stage parameter. The current value of the batch stage parameter determined based on process control data associated with process parameters in the current batch process. The current stage determined independent of batch events defined by at least one of a start or an end of procedures, unit procedures, operations, or phases in a batch recipe. The example method further includes applying, with the processor, a model to the current batch process, the model corresponding to the current stage.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to define stages for multi-variate batch control analytics are disclosed. An example method includes determining, with the processor, a current stage in a current batch process based on a current value of a batch stage parameter. The current value of the batch stage parameter determined based on process control data associated with process parameters in the current batch process. The current stage determined independent of batch events defined by at least one of a start or an end of procedures, unit procedures, operations, or phases in a batch recipe. The example method further includes applying, with the processor, a model to the current batch process, the model corresponding to the current stage.

Abstract: A water pit transponder assembly includes a housing with multiple sections including top, main and bottom sections snap latched together connected to a water meter. A circuit board transponder in the housing includes a controller, a transmitter, a receiver and tamper detection software connected to antennas. An encoder is connected to the water meter, and batteries provide power to operate the assembly. The transponder sends and receives at different frequencies through different antennas and is protected from environmental corrosion by being encapsulated in a get inside the housing.

Abstract: The invention discloses an engine alarm system for use with user operated vehicles, such as boats. The system has multiple, independently powered portable remote transceivers, each transmitting a data packet of predetermined data, including an individual ID code. A base transceiver recognizes each of the individually identifiable ID codes and contains multiple display panels to reflect the information received by the base transceiver from the remote transceivers. The base transceiver is in communication with the vehicle engine, the communication being determined by the data packet and dictating an action by the engine. The base unit sequentially polls each of the remote transceivers, with an accurate return of the transmitted data packet, and subsequent base transceiver verification, indicating a non-alert status. The base transceiver continues to sequentially poll the remote transceivers.

Abstract: A new Rainfall Detecting Automatic Sprinkler Control System for controlling an automatic sprinkler system according to the amount of precipitation received. The inventive device includes a hollow conical member having a plurality of apertures projectable into ground, an elongated tube secured coaxially within the conical member, a float member within the tube, an insulated rod, a first and second contact, and a contact disc. The enlarged open end of the hollow conical member captures precipitation which is collected within thereof. The float member is elevated in relation to the amount of collected precipitation thereby elevating the insulated rod which opens the electrical connection between the first contact and the second contact for controlling the automatic sprinkler system.

Abstract: A engine kill switch system has a transmitter and receiver which are linked through specific transmitted codes within a frequency. The receiver is mounted directly on the boat and wired to an engine kill switch, maintaining the switch in the closed position as long as a signal is received from all of the activated transmitters. Once the transmitter signal is unintentionally deactivated, the receiver shuts down the engine. A range adjustment allows the separation distance between the transmitter and receiver to be changed, dependent upon the size of the boat and end use. A strobe and audio warning can also be attached to the receiver and activated simultaneously with, or as an alternative to, the deactivation of the engine. Automatic transmitter activation and deactivation can be provided through storage ports tied to the receiver. The transmitter is a battery powered remote device carried by a user. The transmitter has a programmed unique code recognized by the receiver.