Abstract: A method for an online video game or application service system includes running a video game or application on an application host server at a data center, an uncompressed video stream being produced therefrom. The uncompressed video stream is encoded into compressed video stream, which is then transmitted over the Internet to an output client device of a user. The output client device decompresses the compressed video stream and displays live video on a screen. User control input transmitted from an input client device is delivered to the application host server. The user control input includes game or application commands. The input client device is associated with the user and is separate from the output client device. Responsive to receiving the game or application commands, the application host server generates a new uncompressed video stream.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gesture capture hardware to visually receive position and/or gestures and translate visual signals to actuates of a water play feature in a water play structure.

Abstract: A people moving system having a people pod and a cable support system attached to the people pod. The cable support system supports the people pod in the air and includes cables that are each connected at one end to the people pod and each connected to their own respective motor/winch system at the other ends. A computer control system is in signal communication with the motor/winch systems and allows the same to move the people pod in three (3) dimensions.

Abstract: A walking toy includes a body on which gravity center position adjusting members and paired legs are supported to be able to swing in a forward/backward direction, and a gearbox which has a crank mechanism for forcibly swinging the paired legs alternately forward and backward in a forcible swinging direction and which is mounted in the body. Each of the paired legs has a bottom which is configured to be in contact with a floor surface and which is formed into a curved face curved in the forcible swinging direction. The gearbox is driven by a torsion coil spring and has a lever which rotates a drive gear of a gear train for transmitting rotation of the torsion coil spring to an output shaft for rotating the crank mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to the utilization of magnetism in the roll stabilization and suspension of a radio-controlled car. In small radio-controlled vehicles, in particular, it is difficult to implement the conventional mechanical roll stabilization and a well-functioning suspension due to the small size, the accuracy required, dirt, and the loads exerted on the structures. In the structure according to the invention, the roll stabilization and suspension are implemented by means of magnetism, according to FIG. 2. The magnets at the ends of supporting arms (6) attract each other, implementing the roll stabilization. Magnets (3) are installed under the sup porting arm magnets, repelling them and providing suspension.

Abstract: A toy for providing input to a computing device includes a main body sized and shaped to fit within a grasp of a user of the toy. The toy also includes input switches mounted to the main body. Each of the input switches can switch between a first position and a second position responsive to an action performed on the input switch. The toy also includes a removable outer covering that is configured to substantially encapsulate the main body. A top surface of the covering includes openings sized and shaped to receive a portion of each of the input switches. The toy includes a programmable processing circuit enclosed within the main body. The circuit includes input ports coupled to the input switches. The circuit includes an output port coupled to a communications port to transmit output signals and programmable processing circuitry configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: An aquatic toy that is a biomimetic fish with a watertight body portion. The body portion contains a battery electrically connected via a controller to at least one coil. The coil is positioned relative to a magnet and the coil can be caused to oscillate by virtue of a controller defined alternating current passing through the coil. The oscillation of the coil causes movement of a tail fin that is engaged to said watertight body to cause the fish to move forward through a body of water.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a hexagonal block and its stand consistent of various three-dimensional blocks and each of the blocks including one to multiply hexagonal elements constituted by multiply layers of connection in horizontal and vertical directions. Thereby the same blocks can be stacked in either vertical direction in accordance with the corresponding stand with a recess or horizontal direction in accordance with a switched stand with a recess. The blocks are in hexagonal forms at a fixed quantity such that a stacking sequence is required to complete a three-dimensional assembly without vacancy. Therefore certain difficulty is included in order to achieve the training of logic thinking.

Abstract: This invention provides a solution for an artistic visualization of acoustic waves, employing an acoustic imaging system, which comprises a sound receiving device, an information processing device, an amplifier, a vibrational device, a container with a liquid or friable medium and an imaging device. Sound receiving device either encodes the variable acoustic information to a digital signal and transfers it to the information processing device or translates it to an analog signal and transfers it through an analog line. The information processing device is arranged to separate input acoustic information into phonetic elements which are later visualized. Said sound receiving and information processing devices are adapted to communicate through mobile communication or internet networks or through a simple wire connection. Digital or analog signal is sent to the vibrational device which oscillates upon the actuation of the input signal and produces acoustic waves as an output.

Abstract: A distillation column and tray assembly is disclosed herein. The distillation column includes a removable inner tray assembly with adjustable downcomer tubes. The removable tray assembly enables the user to selectively change distillation plates when so removed. When removed, a distiller or brewer may adjust the downcomer tubes to change the fluid level on the distillation plates, or bypass certain distillation plates completely. Certain embodiments of the invention include a feature of an O-ring recessed around a perimeter of the plates permitting a tight seal and reducing manufacturing costs.

Abstract: The present document describes a system and a process for the extraction of several products from apple peel. There are several unit operations involved including an ultrafiltration unit, concentration unit, and a three stage counter current separator centrifuge wherein water is used as the solvent. The final products that are extracted from apple peel include pectin, syrup, fibers, as well as soluble and dried retenate fractions.

Abstract: This mixed liquid separation apparatus separates and extracts an oil and fat component, which has a lower specific gravity and higher viscosity than a coolant, from a mixed liquid in which the oil and fat component forms a surface layer as a result of floating to the surface of the coolant. The mixed liquid separation apparatus has a liquid separation and transfer part that is composed of a helical body, a shaft and rotary drive part. The liquid separation and transfer part is disposed in a vertical orientation such that the bottom of liquid separation and transfer part is inserted in a storage tank, which stores the mixed liquid, and separates the oil and fat component from the coolant and transfers said oil and fat component upward.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for cyclone separation of a fluid flow into essentially a gas phase fraction and a liquid phase fraction, by bringing the fluid flow into rotation so that said fluid flow is separated into a central zone essentially containing the gas phase fraction, and an outer annular zone essentially containing the liquid phase fraction, comprising: a housing (2); a swirl element (6) for rotation of the fluid; a gas phase outlet (5); and a liquid phase outlet (4); whereby the gas phase outlet and the liquid phase outlet both connect to a common collecting chamber outside the housing. The invention also relates to a vessel provided with at least one such apparatus.

Abstract: A method of breaking a foam is to direct a laser beam into the foam. The laser beam(s) may be scanned across a conduit in which the foam is travelling. The foam may be formed from gas and liquid produced from a hydrocarbon reservoir.

Abstract: A dual bag filter is provided where a replaceable filter element resides in and is sealed to a filter housing. The filter element has a. mounting ring, an inner bag, and an outer bag. The inner bag is sized such that it has more surface area than the outer bag and is constrained by the outer bag. The inner bag is formed from a filter medium of different densities such that when the inner bag is crumpled, fluid flow is not restricted. A perforated central core keeps opposing sides of the inner bag from making contact.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filtering apparatus having a simplified structure. The filtering apparatus comprises a frame structure and a hollow fiber membrane module installed therein. The frame structure comprises: an aeration unit under the hollow fiber membrane module for cleaning the hollow fiber membrane module; and a double pipe for providing a first path for permeate produced by the hollow fiber membrane module and a second path for air to be supplied to the aeration unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing water from oil comprises a) a closed flexible outer water permeable container; b) a closed flexible inner water permeable container positioned interior of the outer water permeable container; c) a particulate water absorbent material positioned inside the inner water permeable container; and, d) a grommet in the outer water permeable container wherein the outer water permeable container has a length, a first end and a second opposed end spaced lengthwise from the first end, the grommet is provided at the first end of the outer water permeable container and the inner container is positioned between the second opposed end of the outer container and the grommet.

Abstract: A simple inlet filter element for use primarily in power steering columns which is comprised of a mesh filter, a magnet attached to the mesh filter and a button cap. The filter is installed in a port or conduit through which steering fluid flows and is held in place by the button cap element.

Abstract: A vibrating screen is provided for separating excess water from particulate materials such as sand, gravel, iron ore, sludge or other particulate material and/or for grading, classifying or sorting particulate material by size. The vibrating screen includes a frame upon which is mounted a deck having a plurality of apertures therein, the frame being mounted on a base and being provided with vibration generating means for imparting vibration to the deck, wherein the frame includes pair of substantially parallel side walls between which the screen is mounted, each side wall including a pair of spaced apart side members defining outer faces of the side wall, at least one intermediate member being located between the side members, wherein the at least one intermediate member incorporates a plurality of apertures and/or cut-outs therethrough.

Abstract: A filter element is disclosed. The filter element includes an angled first end cap and a second end cap, each having angled surfaces. The first and second end caps each include an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall projecting longitudinally from the respective angled surfaces. The outer sidewall is axially spaced apart from the inner sidewall. Further, the inner sidewall defines a centrally disposed through-hole on the respective first and second end caps. The filter element also includes a filter media disposed between the first and second end caps. A first and a second locking mechanism are respectively provided on the first and second end caps. Further, the second locking mechanism of the filter element is configured to abut completely with the first locking mechanism of another filter element.

Abstract: It can be difficult to remove atomically thin films, such as graphene, graphene-based material and other two-dimensional materials, from a growth substrate and then to transfer the thin films to a secondary substrate. Tearing and conformality issues can arise during the removal and transfer processes. Processes for forming a composite structure by manipulating a two-dimensional material, such as graphene or graphene-base material, can include: providing a two-dimensional material adhered to a growth substrate; depositing a supporting layer on the two-dimensional material while the two-dimensional material is adhered to the growth substrate; and releasing the two-dimensional material from the growth substrate, the two-dimensional material remaining in contact with the supporting layer following release of the two-dimensional material from the growth substrate.

Abstract: A gas-permeable filter of the present invention has a surface coated with an oil-repellent agent. The oil-repellent agent contains a copolymer of a linear fluorine-containing hydrocarbon group-containing monomer and a crosslinkable monomer. The crosslinkable monomer contains at least one selected from an alkoxy group-containing monomer, a hydroxy group-containing monomer, and a carboxyl group-containing monomer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing granules of, e.g., urea or ammonium nitrate, wherein the ejection of submicron dust to the atmosphere is reduced is described. The method contains an arrangement of three scrubbers wherein the gas withdrawn from the granulator is provided to a first scrubber, resulting in the formation of a first purified gas stream, which is provided to a third scrubber, with the operating temperature of the third scrubber being below than of the first scrubber. In preferred embodiments, the process comprises various recycle streams.

Abstract: A process for preparing magnetic activated carbons including the steps of a) treating an aqueous solution having a biomass hydrothermally at autogenic pressure at a temperature 180 and 250° C., under acidic conditions in the presence of iron ions, to obtain a precursor product, b) activating the precursor product obtained in step a) by mixing an activating agent at elevated temperatures between 550 and 850° C., for a period up to 9 h. The disclosure also relates to magnetic activated carbon prepared according to the process and use of the carbon for separation and storage of gases and purification of liquids. A method for separation of particles from a liquid and/or a gas, and method for regenerating magnetic activated carbon by heating using an oscillating electromagnetic field are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for regenerating a scrubbing liquid which is provided for a gas scrub and is enriched in aromatic hydrocarbons in a regeneration column, wherein the scrubbing liquid enriched in aromatic hydrocarbons is brought into contact with steam in a first regeneration stage of the regeneration column and the aromatic hydrocarbons are thereby partly removed from the scrubbing liquid, the scrubbing liquid purified in the first regeneration stage is divided into a first stream and a second stream, the second stream is discharged as purified scrubbing liquid for the gas scrub, the first stream is, for the purpose of further regeneration, fed to a second regeneration stage of the regeneration column in which the concentration of aromatic hydrocarbons is reduced compared to the concentration in the second stream by contact with steam, a stream of steam is firstly conveyed through the second regeneration stage and subsequently through the first regeneration stage and the first stream is disc

Abstract: A method and system for recovering natural gas liquids (NGLs) from hydrocarbon mixtures and for producing a pipeline quality natural gas (NG) stream from a NG stream with a BTU content greater than about 1100 BTU per standard cubic foot. An NG or petroleum gas stream containing NGLs is delivered to a crossflow semipermeable membrane filtration apparatus wherein the semipermeable membrane is wetted with an organic liquid to render the membrane oleophilic. The NG stream is delivered at a pressure of at least about 150 psig. NGLs permeate through the wetted oleophilic membrane at a backpressure of at least 120 psig and maintain the desirable membrane characteristics; they are collected as liquids at a pressure of at least about 15 psig. A pipeline quality, primarily methane retentate stream of not greater than about 1050 BTU/scf is produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyimide-based macromolecular compound which is produced by using DOCDA and one or more diamines selected from the group consisting of MDA, ODA, PDA, TDA, TrMPD, TeMPD and MBCA; and a gas-separation asymmetrical hollow-fibre membrane comprising the same. The polyimide-based macromolecular compound according to the present invention can advantageously be used in the production of a gas-separation hollow-fibre membrane having an asymmetrical structure since the said compound is highly viscous due to a high molecular weight in addition to having outstanding gas permeability and high selectivity while having excellent high heat resistance, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties and being outstandingly soluble in polar organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method having dynamically reconfigurable air flow paths for supporting polishing and non-polishing operations. The invention includes a first baghouse section and a second baghouse section coupled to the first baghouse section via conduit. A set of valves is disposed along the conduit to direct air flow through the baghouse apparatus. A controller configures the baghouse apparatus by actuating at least one valve in the set of valves. The controller automatically configures the baghouse apparatus in either a polishing operation or a non-polishing operation based on a predetermined criteria.

Abstract: CO2 absorber includes a CO2 absorbing section in which a CO2-containing flue gas and a CO2 absorbent are brought into contact with each other to remove CO2, and an aqueous cleaning section in which a decarbonated flue gas and rinsing water are brought into contact with each other to remove an accompanying substance. A lean solution is re-used in the absorber. The CO2 recovery device includes a degassing basin which is interposed in a rich solution supply line that supplies the rich solution from the CO2 absorber to the absorbent regenerator, and which includes a retaining section configured to remove oxygen in the rich solution.

Abstract: A system for removing undesirable compounds from contaminated air includes a biofilter having a fuzzy-logic based controller. A contaminant, such as hydrogen sulfide, is removed from contaminated air by passing the contaminated air through the biofilter.

Abstract: Disclosed are, inter alia, methods of forming coated substrates for use in catalytic converters, as well as washcoat compositions and methods suitable for using in preparation of the coated substrates, and the coated substrates formed thereby. The catalytic material is prepared by a plasma-based method, yielding catalytic material with a lower tendency to migrate on support at high temperatures, and thus less prone to catalyst aging after prolonged use. Also disclosed are catalytic converters using the coated substrates, which have favorable properties as compared to catalytic converters using catalysts deposited on substrates using solution chemistry. Also disclosed are exhaust treatment systems, and vehicles, such as diesel vehicles, particularly light-duty diesel vehicles, using catalytic converters and exhaust treatment systems using the coated substrates.

Abstract: A very compact Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system with a very low footprint comprising an SCR reactor, an inlet flow system, and a vaporizer module is described. The SCR reactor comprises at least one SCR catalyst which is in communication with the inlet flow system and the vaporizer module. The inlet flow system is configured to provide an approximately uniform flow of the exhaust gas through the catalyst and to provide heat to the vaporizer module. The vaporizer module is configured to allow for the conversion of urea to ammonia and to contact the ammonia with the exhaust gases in the SCR reactor upstream of the SCR catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enriching an oxygen isotope which enables the oxygen isotope to be enriched without requiring regular replenishment of large amounts of the nitric oxide raw material and with a small liquid NO hold-up volume, without reducing the separation efficiency for the oxygen isotope. By performing a chemical exchange between a water acquired by adding hydrogen to an oxygen having a crudely enriched oxygen isotope produced by a first distillation device, and a nitric oxide discharged from a second distillation device, a nitric oxide having an enriched concentration of the oxygen isotope and a water having a reduced concentration of the oxygen isotope are obtained, and the nitric oxide is supplied to the second distillation device, while an oxygen obtained by electrolysis of the water having a reduced concentration of the oxygen isotope is returned to the first distillation device.

Abstract: This disclosure provides water processing apparatuses, systems, and methods for recovering water from wastewater such as urine. The water processing apparatuses, systems, and methods can utilize membrane technology for extracting purified water in a single step. A containment unit can include an ionomer membrane, such as Nafion®, over a hydrophobic microporous membrane, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The containment unit can be filled with wastewater, and the hydrophobic microporous membrane can be impermeable to liquids and solids of the wastewater but permeable to gases and vapors of the wastewater, and the ionomer membrane can be permeable to water vapor but impermeable to one or more contaminants of the gases and vapors. The containment unit can be exposed to a dry purge gas to maintain a water vapor partial pressure differential to drive permeation of the water vapor, and the water vapor can be collected and processed into potable water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a separation membrane for membrane distillation, including a feed water side for feeding raw water and a treated water side for discharging treated water, wherein the separation membrane is provided in bent form by a support frame.

Abstract: Highly energy efficient electrodialysis membranes having low operating costs and a novel process for their manufacture are described herein. The membranes are useful in the desalination of water and purification of waste water. They are effective in desalination of seawater due to their low electrical resistance and high permselectivity. These membranes are made by a novel process which results in membranes significantly thinner than prior art commercial electrodialysis membranes. The membranes are produced by polymerizing one or more monofunctional ionogenic monomers with at least one multifunctional monomer in the pores of a porous substrate.

Abstract: A gas separation membrane module in which deformation of a tube sheet such as swelling and shrinkage can be prevented in gas separation. The gas separation membrane module includes a hollow fiber bundle provided by bundling multiple hollow fiber membranes, a module vessel in which the hollow fiber bundle is placed, and a tube sheet fixing the plurality of hollow fiber membranes at an end portion of hollow fiber bundle. The cross section of the tube sheet includes a hollow fiber membrane embedded portion in which the hollow fiber membranes are embedded and a solid portion in which no hollow fiber membrane is embedded, and the solid potion is located outside the hollow fiber membrane embedded portion. At least some of the hollow fiber membranes are wound with reinforcing fiber cloth at least within the hollow fiber membrane embedded portion.

Abstract: The separation membrane of the present invention includes: a separation function layer including a high-molecular polymer as a matrix and an amine compound represented by the formula [I] and/or [II] below; and hydrophobic layers arranged on both faces of the separation function layer. The separation function layer includes a crack inhibitor. (In the formula, A1 represents a divalent organic residue having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 or 1.) (In the formula, A2 represents a divalent organic residue having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 or 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a thermoresponsive filtration membrane, particularly a microfiltration membrane or ultra-filtration membrane, and a corresponding thermoresponsive filtration membrane. The method according to the invention comprises the following method steps: a) a filtration membrane is wetted or coated with a dopamine solution, b) the dopamine of the dopamine solution is polymerised in order to produce a polydopamine layer, and c) the polydopamine-coated filtration membrane is immersed into a coating solution with an end-functionalised poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), and the poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) is bound to the polydopamine layer.

Abstract: There is provided a reinforced membrane for producing osmotic power in pressure retarded osmosis. The membrane includes a base layer with mechanical reinforcement; and a porous substrate layer adjacent to the base layer, the porous substrate layer being macrovoid-free. The membrane may further include a rejection layer adjacent to the base layer.

Abstract: To make membranes, a plurality of membrane substrates are each wetted with a curable liquid mixture, arranged in a stack such that every pair of substrates are separated by at least one film, and moved simultaneously through a common curing region. Each wetted substrate sheet may be sandwiched between two films. After curing, the stack comprises two or more membranes with each pair of membranes separated by a film. An apparatus for making membranes comprises at least two substrate feeding devices, at least one film feeding device, one or more chemical wetting devices, a curing region, optionally, a stack separating region, and, optionally, a membrane binding or fusing region. Membrane production rate may be increased while the curing energy required per unit area of membrane is decreased. The method can make, for example, ion exchange membranes.

Abstract: The invention provides a membrane suitable for dewatering acidic mixtures, comprising a bridged organosilica directly applied on a macroporous support in the absence of an intermediate mesoporous or finer layer. The bridged organic silica comprises divalent C1-C9 organic groups A2 and/or trivalent C1-C9 organic groups A3 directly bound to the silicon atoms of the organosilica. In particular, the membrane comprises bis-silylmethane or bis-silylethane groups. The membranes effectively separate water from acidic mixtures at high temperatures and without decrease in performance for at least several months.

Abstract: The invention provides a dispenser to dispense, in operation, particulate, soluble chemical agent, by dissolution, from a compacted or compressed harm thereof, into liquid that flows along a flow path. The dispenser comprises a body defining a liquid treatment chamber, an inlet to the liquid treatment chamber, through which inlet feed liquid can, in operation, continuously be ted into the treatment chamber, and an outlet from the treatment chamber, through which outlet product liquid, containing dissolved chemical agent can, in operation, continuously leave the treatment chamber.

Abstract: This patent application is related to a TOTALLY SCREWED STAGGERED ROTOR BARS FOR FEED AND INDUSTRIAL MIXER, used in the cattle raising sector, more specifically in animal husbandry for meat production, consisting of a rotor divided into three segments staggered at 40° to each other, and each one having three pairs of arms (9), comprised by a tube (2) with flanges (6) secured by weld, supporting the beater arms (9), considering that each end thereof has the format of an arc (10) for fitting to the body of the tube (2) and a base (11) for supporting the lateral (12) of the other arm (9).

Abstract: A stirring device is provided including a liquid supply pipe disposed on a central axis of a cylindrical container and discharges liquid into the cylindrical container; a rotation hollow shaft disposed coaxially outside the liquid supply pipe; a rotor which is coaxially fixed to the rotation hollow shaft including a plurality of rotor blades; a screw conveyor plate wound around the rotor in a spiral pattern; an inner-side cylindrical container provided in the cylindrical container around the rotor; a division plate which defines an upper and a lower portion inside the cylindrical container having a plurality of through-holes; an inclined bottom plate disposed between the cylindrical container below the division plate and the inner-side cylindrical container; a processed fluid outlet provided on a side wall of the cylindrical container; and a motor to rotate the rotation hollow shaft.

Abstract: A system and method for processing dispersed systems. A dispersed system may be processed in a reactor, attached to which there may be a vibration unit, and one or more supply lines for gases and liquids. The dispersed system may be subjected to vibroturbulization as a way to mix and process the system. Various combinations of materials may be used in such an application, and both static and dynamic processing systems are possible.

Abstract: A dynamic blending system and process to produce a mixture of a desired target concentration with minimal tolerance variation and no waste gas generation is provided. The mixture made from the blending process can be utilized without the need to vent. The inventive system and process enables the ability to perform relatively small adjustments to the concentration of the blended gas mixture. The system and process also includes specifically designed sampling protocols that reduce measurement error.

Abstract: Surfactants (e.g., fluorosurfactants) for stabilizing aqueous or hydrocarbon droplets in a fluorophilic continuous phase are presented. In some embodiments, fluorosurfactants include a fluorophilic tail soluble in a fluorophilic (e.g., fluorocarbon) continuous phase, and a headgroup soluble in either an aqueous phase or a lipophilic (e.g., hydrocarbon) phase. The combination of a fluorophilic tail and a headgroup may be chosen so as to create a surfactant with a suitable geometry for forming stabilized reverse emulsion droplets having a disperse aqueous or lipophilic phase in a continuous, fluorophilic phase. In some embodiments, the headgroup is preferably non-ionic and can prevent or limit the adsorption of molecules at the interface between the surfactant and the discontinuous phase. This configuration can allow the droplet to serve, for example, as a reaction site for certain chemical and/or biological reactions.

Abstract: Provided are surfactant compositions that are useful as wetting agents in aqueous formulations. The compositions comprise (a) a dialkyl sulfosuccinate compound of formula (I); and (b) a secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound of formula (II): wherein R, M, R1, R2, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fluidized bed granulator comprising one or more compartments with a floor with openings for the supply of a fluidization medium and a plurality of sprayers. The sprayers are connected to a supply of a granulating liquid and are configured to spray the liquid in one or more spraying zones next to one or more unsprayed zones of the fluidized bed.