Abstract: A bulk material handling method includes: a) receiving and pneumatically conveying bulk material via pressurized dilute phase, dense phase, and/or hybrid dilute/dense phase, and/or vacuum drawn conveyance into bulk material containers; b) storing the bulk material in the containers; c) dispensing the bulk material from the containers into a bulk material transporter; d) transporting the transporter from the containers to a bulk material transmitting vessel; and e) discharging the bulk material from the transporter into the transmitting vessel, including releasing the bulk material from the transporter into the transmitting vessel, and pneumatically transmitting the bulk material out of the transmitting vessel to downstream bulk material processing equipment. Discharging also may include rejecting the bulk material from the transporter to a waste container. A related system, subsystems, and apparatuses are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bulk material transport system includes one or more bulk material transport bins, weighing platforms, and vehicles arranged in various combinations as bulk material transporters, assemblies, and units. The system is useful for coupling with a bulk material container, forming a reduced pressure region at an inlet of the transport bin, and dispensing bulk material into the transport bin through the reduced pressure region.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the disclosure, a bulk material handling method includes receiving bulk material on a first level of a system at receiving stations equipped with dust control filtration equipment, pneumatically conveying the bulk material up to a third level into bulk material storage hoppers, storing the bulk material, dispensing the stored bulk material to a bulk material transporter on the first level, including dosing the stored bulk material to an interior of a bulk material dosing hopper to create a bulk material dose, docking the dosing hopper with the transporter via a docking apparatus, and releasing the dose into the interior of the transporter, through a reduced pressure region in an internal volume of the docking apparatus. Other disclosed aspects include a related system, subsystems, and apparatuses.

Abstract: A bulk material handling method includes: a) receiving and pneumatically conveying bulk material via pressurized dilute phase, dense phase, and/or hybrid dilute/dense phase, and/or vacuum drawn conveyance into bulk material containers (a112, c276); b) storing the bulk material in the containers (a112, c276); c) dispensing the bulk material from the containers (a112, c276) into a bulk material transporter (b100); d) transporting the transporter (b100) from the containers to a bulk material transmitting vessel (d240); and e) discharging the bulk material from the transporter (b100) into the transmitting vessel (d240), including releasing the bulk material from the transporter (b100) into the transmitting vessel (d240), and pneumatically transmitting the bulk material out of the transmitting vessel (d240) to downstream bulk material processing equipment. Discharging also may include rejecting the bulk material from the transporter (b100) to a waste container (W).

Abstract: A bulk material handling system includes a majors material handling system including bulk material storage modules and bulk material dispensing modules. The dispensing modules include bulk material dosing assemblies and docking assemblies. A bulk material handling method includes conveying bulk material from a mobile bulk material container into a stationary bulk material container at a glass manufacturing facility via dense phase pneumatic conveying.

Abstract: A bulk material transport system includes one or more bulk material transport bins, weighing platforms, and vehicles arranged in various combinations as bulk material transporters, assemblies, and units. The system is useful for coupling with a bulk material container, forming a reduced pressure region at an inlet of the transport bin, and dispensing bulk material into the transport bin through the reduced pressure region.

Abstract: A bulk material discharging system includes a transmission station including a transmitting vessel having a transmitting vessel inlet configured to receive bulk material from an outlet of a bulk material transporter, and a transmitting vessel outlet to transmit bulk material therefrom. The system also includes a transporter handling station located operatively upstream of the transmission station and including at least a portion of a transporter handler including at least one carriage with transporter couplings configured to engage corresponding carriage couplings of the bulk material transporter and configured to convey the bulk material transporter over the transmitting vessel.

Abstract: A holder for a device may have a receiver that captures an end of the device, and an engagement mechanism that may latch or secure the device into the holder. The holder may permit the device to be held in two or more different positions, and may secure the device in the holder when the holder may be oriented in several different orientations. The holder may operate in conjunction with a removable protective cover that may include features that interact with the engagement mechanism.

Abstract: A plastic frame for converting a powered printed circuit board to an open frame power supply suitable for mounting on standoffs includes a ground plane that fits beneath the power supply combined with the solid plastic cover to electrically isolate the ground plane and a second printed circuit board providing the isolated ground plane with the powered printed circuit board matching standard power supply board and mounting dimensions.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing crystals includes a sealed chamber having a crucible and a seed holder disposed therein. The seed holder is selectively positionable within the chamber from a first position relative to the crucible to at least one subsequent position within the crucible. A heater is configured and dimensioned to heat a melt disposed within the crucible and an insulator is included for insulating the heater and the crucible. An actuator rotates at least one of the crucible and the seed holder relative to the other and a support ring suspends the crucible within the sealed chamber. A ceramic thermal shield is disposed atop the support ring and regulates the heat loss from the crucible to an upper portion of the chamber. The crucible has a non-smooth outer surface morphology or a chemically altered outer surface for increasing the absorption or transfer of thermal energy generated by the heater.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product of determining the location of one or more cell reception areas having predefined signal characteristics relative to a current location of the wireless mobile device; and, dynamically determining directions from the wireless mobile device at the current location to selected ones of the one or more cell reception areas having at least predefined signal characteristics. In addition, further included is the providing the directions from the wireless mobile device at the current location to the one or more cell reception areas having predefined signal characteristics.

Abstract: A sealed cover and plastic cartridge combination for electrical connections providing sealing, strain relief, mechanical retention, electrical insulation and flex relief similar to that achieved using an over-molded design includes a plastic cartridge of integral construction or composed of two or more parts, in either case housing one or more contacts of the connections.

Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, a medical imaging system having stable camera optics is provided that includes: a photon emitting source that emits photons towards a plurality of photon receivers; an optical interface between said photon emitting source and said plurality of photon receivers including an optical coupling gel that is prone to discoloration from local contaminants and an optical coating adjacent said optical coupling gel; and said optical coating having means for avoiding discoloration of said optical coupling gel.

Abstract: A plastic frame converts a power printed circuit board to an open frame power supply suitable for mounting on stand-offs, comprising versions of this frame with various options to attach input and output connectors and versions with solid plastic bottom to provide electrical isolation beneath the power supply and a ground plane beneath the power supply.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a new saw is cutting crystal is provided. This saw uses a driven string wetted with a dissolving fluid so cut crystal material. The present invention avoids the problems of localized heating causing chemical changes in the crystal that occur in other techniques.

Abstract: A covering device for use with a door handle and interconnecting shaft extending from a hingedly secured door. The device includes an elasticized body having a substantially three dimensional shape with an inner face, an outer face, and an open inserting end defined around a narrowed neck of the body. The body further including a flexible and plasticized material which may be covered by a soft fabric outer layer. A resilient retaining portion, such as an elasticized ring is disposed around the neck in association with the open inserting end and for securing the body in place over the door handle and shaft. Frictional engagement is provided between the inner face of the elasticized body and the door handle surface in use and is preferably provided as an adhesive tacking surface which may be incorporated into an inner ply of covering device or spray applied.

Abstract: A covering device for use with a door handle and interconnecting shaft extending from a hingedly secured door. The device includes an elasticized body having a substantially three dimensional shape with an inner face, an outer face, and an open inserting end defined around a narrowed neck of the body. The body further including a flexible and plasticized material which may be covered by a soft fabric outer layer. A resilient retaining portion, such as an elasticized ring is disposed around the neck in association with the open inserting end and for securing the body in place over the door handle and shaft. Frictional engagement is provided between the inner face of the elasticized body and the door handle surface in use and is preferably provided as an adhesive tacking surface which may be incorporated into an inner ply of covering device or spray applied.