Abstract: Sulfolane is removed from contaminated groundwater by passing the contaminated groundwater through a filtration system to form purified water having drinking water quality. The filtration system includes untreated activated carbon having no biological remediation component. The filtration system may be a point-of-entry system designed for use in a residential location, and includes one or more primary carbon adsorption tanks and at least one secondary carbon adsorption tank. The primary carbon adsorption tank(s) and secondary carbon adsorption tank are charged with granular activated carbon. The filtration system optionally includes a sediment filter and a water softener.

Abstract: The emergency personal portable water purifying apparatus can be used by individuals to purify water that has become contaminated by natural or man-made disasters. The apparatus is lightweight, self-contained, fits on most standard bottlenecks by using an expanding sealing collar integrated into the purifier and needs to extra power supply. The water is forced through the filter by pressure on the sides of the bottle or suction from the mouthpiece. The water purifier has a water inlet with a residue collection area and quick fitting changeable mouthpiece valve on the water outlet. Water is flocculated and large particles, residue and sediments are contained in the particular residue collection area. Water then passes through the micron net to remove remaining particles and is forced through the active carbon chamber via the spiral form to the water outlet.

Abstract: Exemplary decontamination systems of the present disclosure may allow for removing contaminants from a fluid. In an embodiment, a decontamination system may include a filtration unit operable to receive an adsorbent and contaminated fluid. The filtration unit may include a filter operable to separate the fluid from the adsorbent and contaminants adsorbed onto the adsorbent. In an embodiment, the decontamination system may further include a recovery unit operable to separate the adsorbent and the contaminants adsorbed onto the adsorbent.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing phosphorous (P) from P-containing wastewater from agricultural and urban outflow sources are disclosed. The system includes at least one water attenuation unit (WAU) fluidly coupled to at least one main filter unit (MFU) that contains P-adsorbing material. A high-flow diverter unit is arranged between the WAU and the MFU and diverts a portion of the flow of influent wastewater at high flow rates. The P-filter system is compact and has a modular construction. The effluent wastewater discharged from the P-filter system has 60% to 90% less phosphorous than the influent wastewater.

Abstract: In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. The opticoanalytical devices can be used for monitoring various processes in which fluids are used. The methods can comprise providing a fluid in a fluid stream and monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoarialytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream.

Abstract: A method for the sterilization of a liquid, specifically of water, comprises the steps of: evaporating at least a part of the liquid, and exposing the evaporated liquid to ionizing radiation, specifically to electrons. An apparatus for the sterilization of a liquid, specifically of water, comprises a sterilization chamber for receiving an evaporated part of the liquid and a source of ionizing radiation, specifically of electrons, for exposing the evaporated part of the liquid to radiation.

Abstract: Methods relating to the synergistic application of chemical oxidants and E-beam radiation including methods of treating water and biosolids comprising providing a quantity of water or biosolid; treating the quantity of water or biosolid with a chemical oxidant; and treating the quantity of water or biosolid with E-beam radiation.

Abstract: A traveling screen machine having an active screen section arranged transverse to the flow direction of a liquid stream is suggested, wherein the endless screen belt is formed as an endless screen belt that is flexibly foldable, compressible or bendable transverse to its direction of movement.

Abstract: A convenient, cost effective and efficient solid separation apparatus and method of removing solid material from production fluid is disclosed. The solids separation apparatus includes a fluid inlet pipe; a fluid outlet pipe; a vessel that is a fluid velocity driven solid settlement inducement structure and/or a fluid vector driven solid settlement inducement structure; at least one solid discharge opening within the vessel longitudinally spaced between the fluid inlet pipe and the fluid outlet pipe; and, a tank disposed below the vessel with at least one solid entry opening communicated with the at least one solid discharge opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: A clip for securing a part, having a body portion having a first wall surface and a supporting surface adjacent the first wall surface, a retaining arm connected to the body, the retaining arm comprising a second wall surface opposite the first wall surface, an engaging portion at the distal end of the retaining arm, and an engaging surface on the engaging portion generally opposite the supporting surface. The first and second wall surfaces cooperate to define a groove that is sized and shaped to receive a portion of the part therein. The retaining arm is moveable between an open position wherein the portion of the part may be received in the groove, and a locked position wherein the engaging surface at least partially overhangs the groove and the engaging surface and the supporting surface cooperate so as to retain the portion of the part when received within the groove.

Abstract: ‘Supergraphic Display’ invention enables Designers, Architects, Space Planners, Interior Decorators, Homeowners to place new planes in front of wall or vertical surface, or using portable structure hold planes showing shapes, graphic artwork, Elements or Indicia of varying sizes, which may remain stationary or moveable to vary viewing effect, be utilized in Stores, Showrooms, Store Show Windows, Lobbys, Atriums, Promotional Sales Signage, Stage Background, Waiting Rooms, Trade Show displays, or Graphics Art at outdoor events, Residential Decoration or accents. The system enables designer to create new, or change effects, inserting new artwork, elements, adding, removing, rearranging Elements. ‘Supergraphic Display’, when viewed from nominal distance, multiple planes give illusion of being all in one plane.

Abstract: A furniture component, particularly of the type of shelving, a bookcase or the like, comprising at least one upright member that is associable with a supporting base by way of coupling elements that extend along a longitudinal axis defined by the upright member.

Abstract: A desktop organizer includes a fixing device allowing quick attachment of the organizer to a desk top, and a stand coupled to the fixing device and including tool holders for holding tools, such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc. The fixing device includes an upper engaging member and a lower engaging member adapted to respectively engage an upper surface and a lower surface of the desk top, and a resilient element for allowing the upper engaging member and the lower engaging member to be moved away from one another against a restoring force of the resilient element so as to allow quick attachment of the fixing device to the desk top.

Abstract: A tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel has an upper section with openings for receiving and holding tools. The caddy has a lower section which forms a recessed cavity for storing additional tools and electrical components. Arm members extend laterally outward from the upper section of the caddy. These arm members are configured to be placed within the internal space, over the panel floor, and behind the front framing members of the panel. In this position, the caddy is mounted within the panel, in a cantilevered position in relation to the panel. Ready access to electrical tools and components are thus provided while work is being done on the electrical panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jewelry holder for gemstones or jewels, such as of the type that could be mounted onto a jewel stud or stud-like pierced earrings. In a presently preferred embodiment, the jewelry holder is generally elongated and is made of a rigid, transparent material. The holder has a handle portion and a distal tip portion. The body of the holder has one hole, or preferably a plurality of one vertically aligned hole(s) or bore(s) and a jewel mounted in each hole(s). In use, jewels of different shapes, sizes, types, colors and/or cuts are placed in the holes within the body of the holder for display and trying on and/or purchasing. The holder can be held up against the user's body to see what that jewel would look like when inserted into, for example, an earlobe. The holder is made of a material that facilitates a clear and unobscured view of any one of the selected jewels mounted thereon, so that they can be individually displayed and compared with the other jewels mounted on the holder.

Abstract: A display assembly, that is easily transported to a presentation site and can quickly and easily be converted from carrying mode to a free standing exhibit display of a plurality of golf club shafts. The display assembly comprises a canvas backdrop serving also as a carrying case. The backdrop having defined on an inner side a plurality of longitudinally friction fitted, aligned sleeves which hold and display a corresponding number of golf club shafts. By inserting three thin rods, which can be metal, wood or hard plastic such as polyurethane, into corresponding compartments and then pulling upward on a cloth handle, a free standing display is created. The supporting structure of the display is provided by a combination of the rods and the golf club shafts. Hook and loop straps wrap around and tightly contain the assembly when it is transported.

Abstract: An array of storage receivers such as bins of various sizes supported by a transportable stand to which the bins may be removably attached. The stand may have a handle for carrying, and wheels for movably supporting the stand and the array of storage bins.

Abstract: A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by straps from various types of shelving. One bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a solid surface shelf is provided. The bracket includes first and second legs and a connecting portion defining an opening for receiving the shelf. Another bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a wire shelf deck is provided. The bracket includes a plate with first and second edges bent in the same direction, and first and second substantially parallel slots in the plate receive a strap. A shelf for hanging from a plurality of straps is provided. The shelf includes a deck, which may include one or more materials, and a clamp mounted to the deck. A shelving system includes a bracket that engages a fixed shelf, a one strap depending from the bracket, and a shelf releasably attached to the at least one strap.

Abstract: A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by flexible or rigid straps from various types of shelving. The shelving system includes two frames that may include wire for forming ends of the shelving system. Each frame includes a shelf supporting element including first and second shelf rod receiving elements. A shelf is provided that includes first and second spaced rods. The rod receiving elements are configured to receive and support the rods. In another embodiment, a shelving system includes at least two brackets that are configured to engage a fixed shelf, and at least one rigid strap depending from each bracket. Two frames are each associated with and releaseably attached to one of the rigid straps and include a shelf supporting element including a shelf retaining portion. A shelf is supported by the shelf supporting element and is retained in place with the shelf retaining portion.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to crane control systems. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a crane control system comprising a real-time position-location module, an on-off controller module, and an input-shaper module. The real-time position-location module generates a position signal indicative of the distance between crane trolley and a desired location of safety. The on-off controller module maps the position signal to a velocity command signal, wherein the velocity command signal comprises instructions for the crane trolley to move in a vector relative to the desired location in at least a first velocity only if the distance between the crane trolley and the desired location is greater than a cut-off threshold 150. The at least a first velocity is a substantially constant. The input shaper module manipulates the velocity command signal mapped by the on-off controller module to dampen payload oscillations.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a bridge crane, which comprises a main girder, which is fitted to travel supported by end carriages essentially at both ends and which bridge crane further comprises a hoisting trolley traveling supported by the main girder and a rope drum mounted on bearings to rotate in an essentially stationary position, from which rope drum the hoisting rope is guided to a hook traveling along with the hoisting trolley. The hoisting rope is supported from below for at least a part of its essentially horizontal section.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided, which includes a plurality of elongated strands having joinder regions uniting adjacent strands at a distance along a length of an outer perimeter of the elongated strands, the elongate strands being configured to couple together for a distance along their lengths. The elongated strands form a surface of a mesh when the joinder regions are coupled. The apparatus may further include a manducable protrusion coupled to the mesh and extending a distance away from an exterior surface of the mesh.

Abstract: A container comprising an inner bottle and an outer bottle each preferably made of stainless steel. The bottles nested and each having a neck portion and connected at their necks so as to minimize thermal conductivity between the inner bottle and outer bottle and to form an air tight enclosed vacuum between the inner bottle and outer bottle. Preferably the outer bottle has a volume of between 102% and 130% of the inner bottle and the inner bottle has a volume of between 26 and 80 ounces. The container can be sealed and reused to permit efficient use as a growler for beer.

Abstract: A pierceable, induction sealable seal for a container opening, the seal comprising a plurality of layers at least one of which is metallic and at least one of which is non-metallic, at least one of the non-metallic layers is complete and in use extends across a container opening to seal it. The area over which the at least one of the metallic layers extends is restricted to the region of the periphery of the seal whereby to facilitate induction sealing to the opening but to remain isolated from product in a container upon piercing of the seal.

Abstract: A compound sports water bottle includes a bottle body having an opening forming a fastening section and a bottle cover that includes a counterpart fastening section. The bottle cover includes a tube that extends through the cover. The tube has an end over which a slidable cover is movably fit, whereby the movement of the slidable cover forms an outlet opening. The tube has an opposite end to which a filter element forming a passage is coupled. As such, liquid contained in the bottle body is allowed to be filtered by the filter before flowing out of the bottle through the passage, so that the liquid can be drunk in a concern-free manner.

Abstract: A bottle adornment device includes a clamp assembly having a form portion and a clamp portion engaging the form portion. A bottle engaging element is carried between the form portion and the clamp portion, and a decorative item carried by the form portion.

Abstract: A process of making an article of manufacture, the process including constructing an electrical device which implements circuitry having a portion in cavities, the portion defined by an epoxy dielectric material delivered with solid content sufficient that etching the epoxy forms cavities located in, and underneath an initial surface of, the dielectric material, sufficient that the etching of the epoxy uses non-homogeneity with the solid content in bringing about formation of the cavities and sufficient that the etching of the epoxy is such that a plurality of the cavities have a cross-sectional width that is greater than a maximum depth with respect to the initial surface, wherein the etching forms the cavities, and a conductive material, a portion of the conductive material in the cavities thereby forming teeth in the cavities, such that the conductive material forms the portion of the circuitry of the electrical device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of fabricating a cliché capable of preventing a printing roller from touching a bottom surface of the cliché. The method of fabricating the cliché includes forming a mask thin film pattern having a multilayer structure and a photoresist pattern on a base substrate, forming a resistant reinforcement inducing layer to cover the photoresist pattern, thereby transforming the photoresist pattern into a resistant reinforced photoresist pattern, and forming groove patterns having different depths from each other by etching the base substrate using the resistant reinforced photoresist pattern and the mask thin film pattern having the multilayer structure as masks.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) switch system (600, 700) includes etching each of a plurality of base circuit layers (425) and a plurality of passive component substrate layers (412, 418, 42, 426). The method continues with laser milling of a first dielectric film (406) to create a spacer layer (405). A metal cladding (402, 403) formed on a flexible dielectric film layer 404 is etched so as to form a plurality of switch component features. Further laser milling is performed with respect to the flexible dielectric film layer to form at least one switch structure (448, 450). Thereafter, a stack (400) is assembled which is comprised of the spacer layer disposed between the flexible dielectric film layer and the plurality of base circuit layers. Additional layers can also be included in the stack. When the stack is completed, heat and pressure are applied to join the various layers forming the stack.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aluminosilicate glass substrate for a hard disk of the present invention includes polishing an aluminosilicate glass substrate to be polished with a polishing composition that includes silica particles, a polymer having a sulfonic acid group, and water, wherein an adsorption constant of the polymer having the sulfonic acid group on aluminosilicate glass is 1.5 to 5.0 L/g. The polymer having the sulfonic acid group is preferably a polymer having an aromatic ring. The weight average molecular weight of the polymer having the sulfonic acid group is 3000 to 100000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to slurry for polishing crystalline phase-change materials and to a method for producing a phase-change device using the same. The slurry for polishing crystalline phase-change materials according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an abrasive, an alkaline abrasive enhancer, an oxidizing agent having a standard reduction potential higher than that of perchlorates, and ultrapure water. In addition, the method for producing a phase-change device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the following steps: preparing a substrate; forming a crystalline phase-change material film on the substrate; and removing the phase-change material film through a chemical-mechanical polishing process using slurry for polishing phase-change materials, which comprises an abrasive, an alkaline abrasive enhancer, an oxidizing agent having a standard reduction potential higher than that of perchlorates, and ultrapure water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for polishing a silicon wafer, wherein a surface to be polished of a silicon wafer is rough polished, while supplying a polishing liquid, which is obtained by adding a water-soluble polymer to an aqueous alkaline solution that contains no free abrasive grains, to a polishing cloth. Consequently, the surface to be polished can be polished at high polishing rate and the flatness of the edge portion including roll-off and roll-up can be controlled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capacitive-coupled plasma processing apparatus, wherein an electric field regulating element, i.e., an “electric field lens”, is arranged in the reaction chamber to generate a regenerated electric field in a direction opposite to that of the original radio frequency electric field in the reaction chamber, so that the non-uniformity of etching rate on the surface of the substrate of the plasma incurred by the original radio frequency electric field is decreased; and the electric field regulating element, i.e., the “electric field lens”, further decreases the equivalent quality factor Q value of the reaction chamber, expands the radio frequency band, and prevents high-voltage electric arcing. The present invention further provides a method for processing the substrate using the processing apparatus.

Abstract: An exemplary switch having a housing that includes one contact bolt per phase. Each contact bolt moving along a longitudinal axis. In a first position on the axis, the contact bolt connects two active parts to one another. In a second position on the axis, the contact bolt is connected to a fixed earthing contact piece. A drive motor actuates the contact bolts via a drive spindle. The lines of movement of each contact bolt all phases lie in a common plane, wherein each contact bolt is driven by one insulating spindle, which is aligned with the line of movement. The drive spindle lies in the plane of the lines of movement and runs perpendicular to the insulating spindles and is coupled to each insulating spindle via a respective deflecting gear mechanism. The deflecting gear mechanism for the drive of the contact bolts is accommodated in the earthing contact pieces.

Abstract: A vacuum switch includes a vacuum envelope; a fixed contact assembly partially within the vacuum envelope; and a movable contact assembly partially within the vacuum envelope and movable between a closed position in electrical contact with the fixed contact assembly and an open position spaced apart from the fixed contact assembly. The vacuum envelope includes an insulating body having a number of transparent portions made of a single crystal alumina for viewing the fixed contact assembly and the movable contact assembly within the vacuum envelope.

Abstract: A cladding system and method for applying a cladding to a power generation system component including a first weld bead, a second weld and a filler bead. The first weld is deposited on the surface with a first energy source and solidified to form a first weld bead. The second weld is deposited on the surface adjacent to the first weld bead with the first energy source, wherein depositing the second weld creates a surface depression between the first weld bead and second weld. The filler bead is simultaneously deposited in the surface depression with a second energy source while depositing the second weld bead. The second weld and the filler bead are solidified to form the cladding bead.

Abstract: A method for repairing a degraded bolt hole in a casing flange by reaming and removing at least some corrosion on an inside and around the hole to form a reamed hole, mounting the flange to float relative to upper and lower electrodes of a welding machine, radially and axially clamping an area of the flange surrounding the reamed hole, placing upper and lower filler slugs in the reamed hole, placing the electrodes against upper and lower filler slugs and applying a welding current through the electrodes while applying pressure to the filler slugs with the electrodes and resistively heating and melting the filler slugs to form a weldment, and pulsing the welding current on and off. Pulsing may be performed with progressively increasing amounts of current. In situ tempering under the pressure of the electrodes may be performed on a substantially liquid pool formed by the welding current.

Abstract: Apparatus for welding continuous strips (1a,1b) wound on a support ring (113), comprising at least means (2) for feeding the strips (1a,1b) to be wound on the support ring (113), an assembly (100) for winding said strips, an assembly (200) for applying radial pressure onto the strips, comprising a first circular jaw (211) and a second circular jaw (212), which are arranged opposite each other and spaced in the longitudinal direction (X-X) by an amount corresponding to the width of the finished seal, and an assembly (300) for welding one (1a) of said strips (1a,1b), said pressing assembly (200) and said welding assembly (300) being coaxial, wherein said welding assembly (300) comprises a first electrode (310) and a second electrode (320) which are arranged inside the jaws (211,212) of the pressing assembly so as to face each other and have a diameter smaller than that of the said jaws (211,212).

Abstract: An optical path structure of a laser processing machine that irradiates a laser beam from a processing head to a workpiece to perform laser processing, includes: a casing that has an opening, a light leading unit that includes a bend block including a bend mirror which deflects a laser beam traveling within the casing toward a side of the opening and an optical path tube which protrudes from the bend block toward the side of the opening for leading the laser beam to the processing head, a sealing member that is arranged at an edge part of the opening, a moving member that is abutting against the sealing member, that slides with respect to the sealing member, and that is fixed to the light leading unit, and a drive unit that integrally moves the moving member and the light leading unit in a longitudinal direction of the moving member.

Abstract: The present application discloses a laser source for emitting laser light onto a work-piece. The laser source includes a generator configured to generate the laser light, and an adjuster configured to adjust an output of the laser light. The adjuster situated between the generator and the work-piece reduces output density of the laser light on the work-piece.

Abstract: A method and system for cleaving a film of material utilizing thermal flux. The method includes providing a substrate having a face and an underlying cleave region including a prepared initiation region. Additionally, the method includes subjecting the initiation region to a first thermal flux to form a cleave front separating the cleave region of the substrate to a film portion and a bulk portion. The method further includes subjecting an area of the bulk portion substantially in the vicinity of the cleave front to a second thermal flux to cause a temperature difference above and below the cleave region for inducing a propagation of the cleave front expanding the film portion to the area at the expense of the bulk portion. Furthermore, the method includes determining a scan path for the second thermal flux based on the cleave front. Moreover, the method includes scanning the second thermal flux to follow the scan path to further propagate the cleave front.

Abstract: A laser processing machine includes a workpiece support, a movement unit that is movable relative to the workpiece support, the movement unit being configured to move a laser processing head over the workpiece support, and a switch cabinet in which one or more control components of the laser processing machine are provided. An arrangement of the switch cabinet provides a free movement space disposed underneath at least a portion of the switch cabinet, wherein at least a portion of the movement unit is disposed within the free movement space.

Abstract: A defogger system includes structure defining a window or a mirror, a heating element operatively connected to the structure to selectively apply heat to the structure, and a source of electrical energy. The defogger system also includes a switch and an electrically conductive path from the source of electrical energy to the heating element. The switch includes an active material member, and is configured such that the switch interrupts the electrically conductive path when the active material member is above a predetermined temperature. The switch is also configured such that the switch does not interrupt the electrically conductive path when the active material member is below the predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A thermal head includes a head base having a substrate and a plurality of heat-generating sections arranged on or above the substrate, a circuit board, a drive IC disposed on or above the substrate or on or above the circuit board, the drive IC controlling energizing states of the heat-generating sections, and a cover member having electric conductivity, disposed at least above the circuit board. The circuit board has a plurality of signal wirings for supplying electric signals for operating the drive IC. A face on a circuit board side of the cover member has an inclined region located above the signal wiring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a firing furnace for a tooth replacement or tooth prosthesis, with a firing chamber, at least one heating element for heating the firing chamber, a control unit for controlling the operation of the firing furnace, and a housing at least partially surrounding the firing chamber, wherein the firing furnace comprises at least one thermoelectric element for utilizing the waste heat generated by the firing furnace.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for securely destroying used ribbon from a document personalization machine in order to render any information retained on the used ribbon as unreadable. In one embodiment, the method includes tapering the used ribbon into a used ribbon strand by feeding the used ribbon through a tapering mechanism. The method also includes heating the used ribbon strand to fuse the used ribbon strand into a used ribbon string thereby rendering any data retained on the used ribbon unreadable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating arrangement in the shape of a frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contactlessly chargeable heater. In one example, the contactles sly chargeable heater includes: a charging patch emitting magnetic force by means of current applied to an inner coil; and a heating body, receiving the magnetic force from the charging patch to perform a contactless charging operation, and including a digital yarn for emitting heat via the power generated through the contactless charging operation. The digital yarn is woven together using threads within the heating body.

Abstract: The present application in particular is directed to an induction coil assembly 2 adapted for an electric induction hob of a household or industrial type appliance. The induction coil assembly 2 comprises at least one induction coil 5 which has at least one of ovoid and coiled ovoid windings 6.