Abstract: A shelter including an enclosure having a plurality of interconnected side walls defining a floor space and being connected to a top wall, with at least one of the side walls or the top wall including a panel construction comprising a flame resistant insulated fabric, the flame resistant insulated fabric including a flame resistant outer layer, a flame resistant inner layer, an insulating middle layer disposed between and adhesively bonded to the flame resistant outer layer and the flame resistant inner layer. Also disclosed is a method of making a shelter including forming the flame resistant insulated fabric.

Abstract: A plant (1) for recovering acrylic acid, which includes: a absorption column (201); a dissociation column (205); a first line (101) connected to the dissociation column (205); a second line (102) connecting the absorption column (201) and the dissociation column (205); a third line (103) feeding a substream of the mother acid obtained in the crystallization into the dissociation column (205); a fourth line (104) connecting the crystallization apparatus and the absorption column (201); and a fifth line (105) connecting the dissociation column (205) and the absorption column (201).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving loading of web resources. A server receives a request for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document requested by a client network application. The server retrieves the requested document. The server automatically modifies objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of those objects by the client network application will be deferred. The server inserts a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document. The client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the objects that have been deferred. The server transmits the modified HTML document to the client network application.

Abstract: A method of removing insulation from a building, comprising: providing a vacuum device, a first end of an inlet hose connected to an inlet of the device, and a first end of an exit hose connected to an outlet of the device; providing a bag comprising a sheet of non-porous plastic, heat sealed to form the bag, the bag having inlets spaced out along a top of the bag, and a filter connected to the bag for allowing air to solely escape the bag through the filter; connecting an inlet of the bag to a second end of the exit hose, and operating the vacuum device to suck insulation into the inlet hose, through the vacuum device, and propel the insulation through the exit hose and into the bag so that the insulation flows through the top of the bag in a direction towards a bottom of the bag.

Abstract: A shelter including an enclosure having a plurality of interconnected side walls defining a floor space and being connected to a top wall, with at least one of the side walls or the top wall including a panel construction comprising a flame resistant insulated fabric, the flame resistant insulated fabric including a flame resistant outer layer, a flame resistant inner layer, an insulating middle layer disposed between and adhesively bonded to the flame resistant outer layer and the flame resistant inner layer. Also disclosed is a method of making a shelter including forming the flame resistant insulated fabric.

Abstract: A system ensures the correct type of fuel is dispensed in an aircraft while removing the introduction of human error in the refueling process. The system includes an RFID tag disposed at one or more aircraft that electronically stores data such as engine type, engine hours, fuel type, tail number, and pilot/subscriber data for the aircraft on which the RFID tag is disposed. An RFID reader is disposed at or near a fuel dispensing mechanism, such as a fuel truck or tank. A signal indicative of fuel type is emitted from the RFID tag to the RFID reader. RFID tags on aircraft that are enrolled in the system's subscription service enable aircraft to be recognized by a module operating the fuel dispensing mechanism. Based on a comparison performed by the module, authorization to begin fueling is either permitted or declined.

Abstract: A process for recovering acrylic acid, including: a) division of a heated mother acid stream in direction of an absorption a condensation column and a dissociation column; b) feeding of a heated mother acid substream as runback to the dissociation column; c) feeding-in of at least one stripping gas stream to the dissociation column; d) feeding-in of a secondary component stream comprising oligomeric acrylic acid from the absorption column to the dissociation column; e) dissociation of part of oligomeric acrylic acid in the dissociation column to give monomeric acrylic acid; f) removal of secondary components comprised in the secondary component stream in the dissociation column; g) discharge of monomeric acrylic acid as gas mixture with introduced circulating stripping gas stream from the dissociation column; and h) feeding-in of the gas mixture to the absorption column.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a column (1) for thermal treatment of fluid mixtures, having a cylindrical, vertically aligned column body (2) which forms a column cavity (3), having a sequence of vertically spaced-apart dual-flow mass transfer trays (8) which are mounted in the column cavity (3) and which have orifices for passage of liquid and gas in countercurrent, and having at least one gas entry orifice (5) disposed below the lowermost of the sequence of dual-flow mass transfer trays (8). It is a characteristic feature of the column of the invention that a gas distribution tray (9) which is disposed between the lowermost of the sequence of dual-flow mass transfer trays (8) and the gas entry orifice (5) has orifices (32) for vertical passage of gas which can be introduced into the column cavity (3) via the gas entry orifice (5), the orifices (32) being formed so as to bring about equal gas distribution over the column cross section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment kit comprising: a guide having a distal end and a proximal end; a position determination device for determining the position of the distal end of the guide in the body of a patient; and a catheter intended to be inserted into the body of the patient. The guide is graduated between its distal end and its proximal end, the graduations of the guide making it possible to measure a length of insertion of the guide into the body of the patient, and the catheter is adapted so as to be cut to a predetermined length that is determined based on the length of insertion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chimney tray (3) for a column (1) for thermal treatment of fluid mixtures, comprising a collecting tray (4) and at least two chimneys (5-1, 5-2) spaced apart horizontally in the collecting tray (4), where each chimney (5-1, 5-2) forms a vertically aligned chimney body (6-1, 6-2) which forms a passage orifice (7-1, 7-2) through the collecting tray (4), and has a cover unit (8-1, 8-2) arranged spaced apart from the chimney body (6-1, 6-2), and where the cover unit (8-1, 8-2) covers the respective passage orifices (7-1, 7-2) in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A thermoacoustic transducer includes a mechanical converter providing power conversion between acoustic and mechanical power and includes a diaphragm defining a compression and an expansion chamber. A thermal converter including a flow passage having a regenerator portion is thermally coupled for conversion between acoustic and thermal power. The mechanical converter is in fluid communication with the flow passage through transmission ducts completing an acoustic power loop having a volume containing a working gas. A transmission duct cross-sectional area is less than a regenerator flow area, which is less than a diaphragm surface area. The diaphragm undergoes resilient displacement causing pressure oscillations within the volume. The power loop is configured to cause one location along the loop to have anti-phase pressure oscillations to pressure oscillations in the mechanical converter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant for performance of heterogeneously catalyzed gas phase reactions. The plant entails a reactor, at least one line leading into the reactor for introduction of reactants into the reactor, at least one first feed for providing at least one first reactant A, which leads into the line, at least one second feed for providing at least one second reactant B, which leads into the line, at least one third feed for providing a cycle gas G, which leads into the line, a temperature control unit which is disposed in the line upstream of the reactor and is for controlling the temperature of the first reactant A and/or second reactant B and/or cycle gas G prior to entry into the reactor and at least one outlet for products, by-products and/or unreacted reactants from the gas phase reaction.

Abstract: A sensor plaster (116) for the transcutaneous measurement of an organ function, more particularly of a kidney function, is proposed. The sensor plaster (116) comprises at least one flexible carrier element (134) having at least one adhesive surface (138) which can be stuck onto a body surface. Furthermore, the sensor plaster (116) comprises at least one radiation source, more particularly a light source (142), wherein the radiation source is designed to irradiate the body surface with at least one interrogation light (162). Furthermore, the sensor plaster (116) comprises at least one detector (146) designed to detect at least one response light (176) incident from the direction of the body surface.

Abstract: A sensor plaster (116) for the transcutaneous measurement of an organ function, more particularly of a kidney function, is proposed. The sensor plaster (116) comprises at least one flexible carrier element (134) having at least one adhesive surface (138) which can be stuck onto a body surface. Furthermore, the sensor plaster (116) comprises at least one radiation source, more particularly a light source (142), wherein the radiation source is designed to irradiate the body surface with at least one interrogation light (162). Furthermore, the sensor plaster (116) comprises at least one detector (146) designed to detect at least one response light (176) incident from the direction of the body surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing module for two liquid products, comprising: a first chamber (20) having a first wall, said first chamber having a first opening; a first piston (61) which can be displaced while resting on the wall of the first chamber; a second piston (64) which can be displaced while resting on a wall of the second chamber, and coupling means (62) for coupling both pistons while the product is being dispensed are provided. According to the invention, in order to prevent functional dysfunctions in the event of a distortion of the shape of container and to freely select the shape of the container, said dispensing module comprises a second chamber, the wall of which can be displaced while resting on the second piston, said second chamber comprising a second opening. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the distortion of the container no longer leads to functional dysfunctions of the dispensing module. Also, the outer shape of the container can be freely selected.

Abstract: A drill assembly attachment having a handle, a drill mount, and a throttle. The throttle may have a first portion and a second portion rotationally engaged with the first portion such that the second portion is rotationally actuated in response to linear actuation of the first portion of the throttle. The throttle is positioned with respect to the drill mount and the handle such that the first portion may be linearly actuated by a user with a hand grasping the handle. The drill assembly attachment receives a drill assembly such that the throttle adjustably engages a trigger of the drill assembly. The drill assembly attachment or the drill assembly receives an auger or other tool and the drill assembly attachment with the drill assembly and auger or other tool is used in a method of rotating the auger or other tool.

Abstract: An electromechanical transducer apparatus is disclosed and includes a housing. A static portion is substantially immobilized within the housing and includes a magnetic flux generator for generating magnetic flux, a pair of pole pieces for coupling magnetic flux through at least one of a first magnetic circuit and a second magnetic circuit, and a coil disposed to electromagnetically interact with one of the magnetic circuits. The static portion is thermally coupled to the housing via a low thermal resistance path to permit removal of heat. A movable portion includes first and second closing pieces separated from the pole pieces by first and second gaps. The closing pieces are mechanically coupled and supported for reciprocating motion about an equilibrium position which varies the gaps to cause a variation in magnetic reluctance in each of the first and second magnetic circuits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a column (1) for thermal treatment of fluid mixtures, having a cylindrical, vertical column body (2) which forms a column cavity (3), a plurality of trays (8) mounted in the column cavity (3) and spaced apart vertically from one another, at least one stub (11) disposed within the column body (2) and extending away from the column body (2), and a closable inspection orifice (9) formed in the stub (11). The characteristic feature of the column of the invention is that a spray device (20) disposed in the column body (2) can spray liquid (22) at least against the surface (15) of the stub (11) directed into the column cavity (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a column (1) for thermal treatment of fluid mixtures, having a cylindrical, vertical column body (2) which forms a column cavity (3) and a vertical inner surface (16), a plurality of trays (8) mounted in the column cavity (3) and spaced apart vertically from one another, at least one stub (11) disposed within the column body (2) and extending away from the column body (2), and a closable inspection orifice (9) formed in the stub (11). The characteristic feature of the column of the invention is that in the case of a vertical cross section of the column (1) the surface (15) of the lower line of intersection of the stub (11) directed into the column cavity (3) or a tangent to the surface (15) of the lower line of intersection of the stub (11) at least in sections forms an angle within a range from 210° to 267° with the vertical inner surface (16) of the column body (2) which extends downward from the stub (11).