Abstract: A portable electronic device having a memory storing application software for initiating a payment transaction with a remote system, a data interface for coupling the device to a host computer, a contactless interface for receiving payment token data from a contactless payment token, and a cellular network interface for communication of data over a cellular network. The application software is executed from the device when the device is connected to the host computer and configures the portable electronic device to initiate a payment transaction by receiving payment token data via the contactless interface means and transmitting said payment token data to the remote system via the mobile network interface means.

Abstract: An electric motor is provided, including a stator having two electromagnetic poles diametrically opposite each other, a rotor including a rotor core configured for being rotatably mounted with a shaft for rotation relative to the stator. The rotor core is formed by stacking a plurality of laminations each of which has a central hole and a plurality of generally radially extending teeth. The stator and the rotor have geometric attributes such that: R1=G*0.9968, wherein G is defined as thickness of a field yoke, and R1 is defined as a distance from an outside edge of a central hole to bases of the teeth. A compressor assembly is also provided that employs the present motor.

Abstract: A web-based method implemented by at least one computing device for automating a medical treatment plan is described. Content related to a program that is associated with a medical treatment is identified. The identified content is digitized. The digitized content is stored in a database. The identified content is provided to a patient via user interface to assist the patient who is associated with the medical treatment.

Abstract: A web-based method implemented by at least one computing device for automating a medical treatment plan is described. Content related to a program that is associated with a medical treatment is identified. The identified content is digitized. The digitized content is stored in a database. The identified content is provided to a patient via a user interface to assist the patient who is associated with the medical treatment.

Abstract: A apparatus able but not limited to monitor alcohol levels, track by GPS have voice communications and administer a incapacitating electric shock to a person, which comprises a portable power source, at least one pair of electrodes operatively associated with the power source and that are configured to track, monitor, communicate and deliver an electrical shock to the person's body, a locking mechanism configured to secure the tracking, monitoring and communications device with electrodes at a desired position on said person's body operated by at a remote location capable of tracking, monitoring, communicating and triggering an electric shock.

Abstract: A vibratory finishing medium element having at least a portion comprising a devitrified material.

Abstract: A apparatus able but not limited to monitor alcohol levels, track by GPS have voice communications and administer a incapacitating electric shock to a person, which comprises a portable power source, at least one pair of electrodes operatively associated with the power source and that are configured to track, monitor, communicate and deliver an electrical shock to the person's body, a locking mechanism configured to secure the tracking, monitoring and communications device with electrodes at a desired position on said person's body operated by at a remote location capable of tracking, monitoring, communicating and triggering an electric shock.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more scale deposits formed on a surface. The process can include contacting the surface with a composition for a period of time sufficient to remove the scale deposits that comprise coke or metal sulfides or mixtures thereof. Generally, the composition includes an effective amount of an organic acid and/or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: An abrasive element consisting substantially of a glass material that is at least partially devitrified.

Abstract: A coating applied to at least a portion of the surfaces of reactors, reactor internals, other reactor components, and/or heater tubes is provided in order to minimize the formation of metal catalyzed coke in hydrocarbon conversion processes operating at temperatures at about 350° C. (662° F.) or greater and in reducing environments. These coatings may comprise Nickel coatings or complexes thereof, such as Ni—Al, Ni—Cr/Cr carbide, as well as aluminum painted coatings that are applied in a reduction cure process (e.g., application temperatures of about 600° C. (1112° F.)). Additionally, where H2S is necessary for the process, such as to minimize thermal cracking, the coatings also reduce corrosion of base metal due to sulfidation attack and eliminate the requirement of continuous replacement of reactor internals and other components.

Abstract: A web-based method implemented by at least one computing device for automating a medical treatment plan is described. Content related to a program that is associated with a medical treatment is identified. The identified content is digitized. The digitized content is stored in a database. The identified content is provided to a patient via a user interface to assist the patient who is associated with the medical treatment.

Abstract: A vibratory finishing medium element having at least a portion comprising a devitrified material.

Abstract: A process for producing light olefins from oxygenates wherein internal reactor are protected from metal-catalyzed coking preferably by employing a protective layer.

Abstract: A coating applied to at least a portion of the surfaces of reactors, reactor internals, other reactor components, and/or heater tubes is provided in order to minimize the formation of metal catalyzed coke in hydrocarbon conversion processes operating at temperatures at about 350° C. (662° F.) or greater and in reducing environments. These coatings may comprise Nickel coatings or complexes thereof, such as Ni—Al, Ni—Cr/Cr carbide, as well as aluminum painted coatings that are applied in a reduction cure process (e.g., application temperatures of about 600° C. (1112° F.)). Additionally, where H2S is necessary for the process, such as to minimize thermal cracking, the coatings also reduce corrosion of base metal due to sulfidation attack and eliminate the requirement of continuous replacement of reactor internals and other components.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more scale deposits formed on a surface. The process can include contacting the surface with a composition for a period of time sufficient to remove the scale deposits that comprise coke or metal sulfides or mixtures thereof. Generally, the composition includes an effective amount of an organic acid and/or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more scale deposits formed on a surface. The process can include contacting the surface with a composition for a period of time sufficient to remove the one or more scale deposits. Generally, the composition includes an effective amount of an organic acid and/or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: An apparatus for administering an incapacitating electric shock to a person is provided, which comprises a portable power source, at least one pair of electrodes operatively associated with the power source and that are configured to deliver an electric shock to the person's body, a locking mechanism configured to secure the electrodes at a desired position on said person's body and a remote control capable of generating and transmitting a signal to the power source that triggers the electric shock. The apparatus is operable such that the remote control may trigger an electric shock in a single power source, or in a plurality of power sources.

Abstract: A coating applied to at least a portion of the surfaces of reactors, reactor internals, other reactor components, and/or heater tubes is provided in order to minimize the formation of metal catalyzed coke in hydrocarbon conversion processes operating at temperatures at about 350° C. (662° F.) or greater and in reducing environments. These coatings may comprise Nickel coatings or complexes thereof, such as Ni—Al, Ni—Cr/Cr carbide, as well as aluminum painted coatings that are applied in a reduction cure process (e.g., application temperatures of about 600° C. (1112° F.)). Additionally, where H2S is necessary for the process, such as to minimize thermal cracking, the coatings also reduce corrosion of base metal due to sulfidation attack and eliminate the requirement of continuous replacement of reactor internals and other components.

Abstract: A catalyst for opening naphthenic rings has been developed. The catalyst comprises ruthenium and platinum as the active catalytic metals and a modifier with cerium being a preferred modifier. At least 50% of the platinum and ruthenium components are present as particles wherein more ruthenium is present on the surface of the particles than in the center. All of these components are dispersed on a metal oxide support such as aluminas. A ring opening process using the catalyst is also described.

Abstract: An imaging system employs method of labeling orthogonal images. The method comprises: identifying a primary image taken in a first plane; identifying a plurality of secondary images taken in planes orthogonal to the first plane; associating a label to a point in the primary image; calculating a distance from the point to a line of intersection between the primary image and each secondary image in the plurality of images; and associating the label to a secondary image in the plurality of secondary images having a line of intersection with the primary image closest to the point.