Abstract: An elevator installation includes at least one car door or floor door and at least one acceleration sensor mounted on the door. The sensor generates measurements that are transmitted wirelessly to a communications module for determining maintenance data.

Abstract: A braking method for a passenger transportation system, which system is embodied as an elevator, escalator, or moving walk, is initiated upon the occurrence of a technical problem in the passenger transportation system. An activation signal activates a service brake of the passenger transportation system and an emergency stop is initiated. In addition to the activation of the service brake, the activation signal is immediately fed to a brake control of the passenger transportation system, so that, upon the occurrence of the activation signal, the brake control switches a drive machine of the passenger transportation system into a motor-brake operating mode. The drive machine is only switched by the brake control into a braking-torque-free state when a braking effect of the service brake on moving components of the passenger transportation system is detected and transmitted to the brake control.

Abstract: A guide rail (14) for an elevator system (10) includes a base (20) connectable with a wall of a hoistway (12) of the elevator system (10) and a web section (24) connected to and extending from the base (20). A tip section (26) is located at an end of the web section (24) and is operably connectable to an elevator car (16) of the elevator system (10). The base (20), the web section (24) and the tip section (26) are formed of one or more thicknesses (28) of sheet metal material. An elevator system (10) includes an elevator car (16) located in a hoistway (12) and a guide rail (14) extending along the hoistway (12) and operably connected to the elevator car (16) for guiding the elevator car (16) along the hoistway (12). The guide rail (14) is configured such that braking forces applied to the guide rail (14) by a braking mechanism (36) successfully reduce the speed of the elevator car (16) without resulting in failure of the guide rail (14).

Abstract: Handling system of a cabin of transportation (20) moveable along an overhead type “U” portal (10), that connects two stations of departure (A) and arrival (B), the system includes columns (11, 12, 13, 14) and guide beams (15, 16) to which the cabin (2) is bound by a slide (200) apt to make the horizontal movement with respect to the guide beams (15, 16), with a carriage (300) apt to perform the vertical movement with respect to the guide columns (11, 12, 13, 14). The carriage (300) being engageable with the slide (200) to accomplish the vertical movement with respect to the guide columns (11, 12, 13, 14). The cabin (20) is moved in the vertical and horizontal direction by a closed ring chain (100) to which is bound the slide (200), and the chain (1100) is driven by a motor (110).

Abstract: A modular lift system that can be mounted on a stairway is disclosed. The system includes forks located on a first floor onto which the user rolls their wheelchair. The forks are motor operated to traverse a toothed track between the first floor and a second floor with the wheelchair and the user riding the forks. When the forks reach the second floor, the user rolls the wheelchair off the forks.

Abstract: A comb plate is provided that can be monitored whether entire teeth are damaged by continuously installing one detection line in order to detect damage of teeth of a comb plate fixed to the front of a landing plate of an escalator and that has a simple configuration for damage detection and that can minimize a cost for monitoring the teeth by using only one detection line while monitoring the entire of a plurality of comb teeth provided in the comb plate.

Abstract: Several embodiments of an end cap are provided for use with a spreader bar system for distributing the lift force of a load across multiple points. The end cap comprises at least one lifting lug with the shackles positioned therethrough, along with at least one visual indicium for keeping a minimum of a 45 degree lift angle. Additionally, the end cap is provided with a pinch bolt system for easy assembly as well as a flat, horizontal foot plate located beneath the end cap for quick alignment. A four-point embodiment duplicates these features and positions two end caps at a 90 degree perpendicular angle atop a support plate. Additionally, a method of use is provided for pre-calculating maximum load so as to reduce the computation to a single chart.

Abstract: Lumber construction tools that facilitate lifting and manipulating wall sections and discrete structures of the lumber assembly. One of the construction tools discloses a wall lifting appliance or device for raising timber framed wall structures from a horizontal to a vertical position without unduly interfering with placement of sheathing on the framed wall sections. A construction lumber biasing tool is also disclosed that includes a handle portion and a offset portion that cooperate with one another and the lumber members to facilitate deflection or deformation of warped or curved lumber members to achieve the desired orientation of the lumber relative to adjacent members.

Abstract: A new rough terrain crane has an exhaust emission control device that has a DOC, a DRT, and a SCR. The DOC and the DRT are connected in series and disposed along a longitudinal direction of a vehicle. A rear end of the DOC is positioned at the front side relative to a rear end of an engine. The SCR is disposed in parallel to the DOC and both devices are disposed above a support member of a rear outrigger. The SCR is disposed on the upper side relative to the DOC at a position close to the engine.

Abstract: An apparatus including a platform and extendable structures engages with a wind turbine tower to provide means for detaching and lowering a wind turbine element, such as a blade, hub, generator, gear, transformer or the like. The same means may be used in reverse to raise a wind turbine element back up for installation. The platform may rotate so as to position the lowered element and itself for connection to a truck as a towable set for transport.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ratcheting, self-aligning load-lifting device featuring a ram, responsive to a pressurized medium, having at least one rack of teeth and a keyway slot, and a ratchet mechanism encircling the ram. The ratchet mechanism has at least one pawl for engagement with the rack of teeth during elevation of the ram, a set screw extending into the keyway to maintain proper alignment of the mechanism, a spring plunger radially positioned for engagement with the keyway slot after the ratchet mechanism has been rotated and the pawl has been released from the elevated rack of teeth, and a biasing means positioned within and attached to rotate the ratchet mechanism thereby urging the re-engagement of the pawl with the lowered rack of teeth.

Abstract: An actuator adapted to remotely actuate a hitching mechanism attaches a towed vehicle such as a trailer to a forklift fork. The actuator is adapted to allow an operator of the forklift to remotely engage and disengage the hitch pin from the connection device of the towed vehicle without dismounting the forklift.

Abstract: An outlet port of a hydraulic pump/motor and a bottom chamber of a lift cylinder are connected to each other by a hydraulic fluid passage. A hydraulic fluid passage that is connected to a hydraulic fluid tank is formed to branch off the hydraulic fluid passage. A flow control valve controls the hydraulic fluid delivered from the lift cylinder when the fork is lowered, thereby regulating the flow rate of hydraulic fluid supplied to the hydraulic pump/motor and the flow rate of hydraulic fluid supplied to the hydraulic fluid tank. If regenerative operation can be performed, the flow control valve is closed and hydraulic fluid is delivered to the hydraulic pump/motor. If regenerative operation cannot be performed, the flow control valve is opened and hydraulic fluid is delivered to the hydraulic fluid tank. In either case, the fork can be lowered at an instructed speed.

Abstract: Power unit that can be telescopically lengthened or shortened and performs linear movement, and includes cylindrical parts moving telescopically within each other. The cylindrical parts are equipped with at least external or internal threads to form a power unit that can be lengthened or shortened when the parts are being rotated in relation to each other. At least one cylindrical part is locked to be non-rotating or locked to rotate differently than a last cylindrical part to which a rotating producing movement to the power unit is arranged. The cylindrical parts are made of plastic and the inner diameter of the part having the smallest diameter is over 25% of the useful height produced by the smallest cylindrical part.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a door to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense content into a receiver vessel. The dispenser includes a control unit, an actuation system controlled by the control unit, and a dispensing outlet through which the content flows from the dispenser and into the receiver vessel. The dispenser further includes a trough located below the dispensing outlet for collecting overflow content from at least one of the receiver vessel and the dispensing outlet. The dispenser further includes a sensor coupled to the trough and in electrical communication with the control unit. The sensor is configured to detect overflow content contained within the trough. A method for controlling the dispensing of content from a dispenser is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting drips from a spout on a beverage dispenser has a table top base that is held in place by the weight of a beverage dispenser. The table top base supports a drip catch reservoir, and drips hit a back plate with guides before washing into the drip catch reservoir. The drip catch reservoir has an outlet allowing drainage into a disposal tank without moving the apparatus.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new nozzle for a beer valve tap and a new foamless beer tap dispensing system. The new nozzle is longer, has a small bent and end openings for a more precise release of beer from the outlet of the spout.

Abstract: A device for preventing the incorrect filling of a container includes a fuel delivery nozzle with an outlet pipe, a container filler neck, into which an end of the fuel nozzle is inserted and a permanent magnet assembly. The magnet assembly includes a first permanent magnet subassembly, with an individual magnet, on one of the outlet pipe and the filler neck and a second permanent magnet subassembly with a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in an annular pattern. The second permanent magnet subassembly is arranged on another of the outlet pipe and the filler neck whereby the first permanent magnet subassembly is arranged radially within the second permanent magnet subassembly, or vice versa, when the fuel nozzle is inserted. The second permanent magnet subassembly is arranged entirely rotatable and is oriented corresponding to the first permanent magnet subassembly when the fuel nozzle is inserted.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing warmed shaving and cosmetic products having an induction heating system mounted within housing for heating only a conductive floating target screen disposed on an upper surface region of a shaving or cosmetic product stored within a product receptacle surrounded by an induction heating coil of the induction heating system thereby heating only the upper surface region of the product.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of forming an out-of-plane electrode includes forming an oxide layer above an upper surface of a device layer, etching an etch stop perimeter defining trench extending through the oxide layer, forming a first cap layer portion on an upper surface of the oxide layer and within the etch stop perimeter defining trench, etching a first electrode perimeter defining trench extending through the first cap layer portion and stopping at the oxide layer, depositing a first material portion within the first electrode perimeter defining trench, depositing a second cap layer portion above the deposited first material portion, and vapor releasing a portion of the oxide layer with the etch stop portion providing a lateral etch stop.

Abstract: Methods for the fabrication of a Microelectromechanical Systems (“MEMS”) devices are provided, as are MEMS devices. In one embodiment, the MEMS device fabrication method includes forming at least one via opening extending into a substrate wafer, depositing a body of electrically-conductive material over the substrate wafer and into the via opening to produce a via, bonding the substrate wafer to a transducer wafer having an electrically-conductive transducer layer, and forming an electrical connection between the via and the electrically-conductive transducer layer. The substrate wafer is thinned to reveal the via through a bottom surface of the substrate wafer, and a backside conductor is produced over a bottom surface of the substrate wafer electrically coupled to the via.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes bonding a capping wafer and a base wafer to form a wafer package. The base wafer includes a first chip package portion, a second chip package portion, and a third chip package portion. The capping wafer includes a plurality of isolation trenches. Each isolation trench of the plurality of isolation trenches is substantially aligned with a corresponding trench region of one of the first chip package portion, the second chip package portion or the third chip package portion. The method also includes removing a portion of the capping wafer to expose a first chip package portion contact, a second chip package portion contact, and a third chip package portion contact. The method further includes separating the wafer package into a first chip package configured to perform a first operation, a second chip package configured to perform a second operation, and a third chip package configured to perform a third operation.

Abstract: A method of self-assembling density multiplied block copolymers (BCP) structures includes applying a block copolymer (BCP) to a feature-imprinted resist layer. The BCP is thermally annealed to laterally segregate the BCP into self-assembled columns of a first polymer block surrounded by a second polymer block.

Abstract: The invention relates to conical structures on substrate surfaces, in particular optical elements, to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof, in particular in optical devices, solar cells and sensors. The conical nanostructures according to the invention are suitable in particular for providing substrate surfaces having very low light reflection.

Abstract: A method embodiment includes providing a MEMS wafer. A portion of the MEMS wafer is patterned to provide a first membrane for a microphone device and a second membrane for a pressure sensor device. A carrier wafer is bonded to the MEMS wafer. The carrier wafer is etched to expose the first membrane and a first surface of the second membrane to an ambient environment. A MEMS structure is formed in the MEMS wafer. A cap wafer is bonded to a side of the MEMS wafer opposing the carrier wafer to form a first sealed cavity including the MEMS structure and a second sealed cavity including a second surface of the second membrane for the pressure sensor device. The cap wafer comprises an interconnect structure. A through-via electrically connected to the interconnect structure is formed in the cap wafer.

Abstract: A display member includes a display panel, a first adhesive film on the display panel a transparent conductive layer on the first adhesive film, and a second adhesive film and a window on the second adhesive film. At least one of the first adhesive film and the second adhesive film includes a UV curable adhesive composition including a morpholine group-containing (meth)acrylic copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber base sensor and the fabricating method thereof. More specifically, one of the main goals of the present invention is to solve the problem existing in the prior art of the failure of forming a plurality of nano-particles on the surface of the fiber base sensor evenly by utilizing self-assembly process with the nano-imprint process. Furthermore, the another goal of the present invention is to provide detail parameters required in the said nano-imprinting process for avoiding the efficiency drop caused by over-embedding the nano-particles into the fiber based sensor.

Abstract: A method for transferring a carbon nanotube array is provided. A substitute substrate, a growing substrate, and a carbon nanotube array grown on the growing substrate are provided. The carbon nanotube array has a bottom surface adjacent to the growing substrate and a top surface away from the growing substrate. The substitute substrate is placed on the top surface of the carbon nanotube array and liquid medium is sandwiched between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The liquid medium is solidified between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The substitute substrate is separated from the growing substrate to separate the bottom surface of the carbon nanotube array from the growing substrate. The solid medium is removed between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. A method for forming a carbon nanotube structure is also provided.

Abstract: A method for transferring a carbon nanotube array is provided. A substitute substrate, a growing substrate, and a carbon nanotube array grown on the growing substrate are provided. The carbon nanotube array has a bottom surface adjacent to the growing substrate and a top surface away from the growing substrate. The substitute substrate is placed on the top surface of the carbon nanotube array and water is sandwiched between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The water is frozen between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The substitute substrate is separated from the growing substrate to separate the bottom surface of the carbon nanotube array from the growing substrate. The ice is removed between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. A method for forming a carbon nanotube structure is also provided.

Abstract: An aluminum-alkali hydroxide recyclable hydrogen generator is provided that enables generation of hydrogen for a consuming apparatus on demand. The hydrogen generator includes a source of aluminum, a source of a hydroxide, a source of water, and a reaction chamber, where the amount of at least one of the aluminum, sodium hydroxide, and water that is introduced into the reaction chamber is used to limit the chemical reaction to control the amount of hydrogen generated.

Abstract: A method for converting renewable energy source-electricity and a hydrocarbon feedstock into a liquid fuel by providing a source of renewable-electrical energy in communication with a synthesis gas generation unit and an air separation-unit. Oxygen from the air separation unit and a hydrocarbon feedstock is provided to the-synthesis gas generation unit, thereby causing partial oxidation reactions in the synthesis gas-generation unit in a process that converts the hydrocarbon feedstock into synthesis gas. The synthesis gas is then converted into a liquid fuel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reformer tube for producing synthesis gas, e.g., hydrogen, and an apparatus and a process for producing synthesis gas, in particular hydrogen. The reformer tube is configured for directing the flow of starting materials and at least one reaction product in volume streams for the purpose of producing a synthesis gas. The reformer tube has in its interior at least one flow directing device having a first guide device for diverting a first partial volume stream in a direction having a radial component directed away from the longitudinal axis of the reformer tube, and having a second guide device for diverting a second partial volume stream in a direction having a radial component directed towards the longitudinal axis of the reformer tube.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for methods of using NixPty nanoparticles, and the like. In an embodiment, a method of CO2 reforming of methane is provided using supported NixPty nanoparticle material, wherein the NixPty nanoparticles have an average size of about 1.5 to 3 nm, wherein x is about 0.85 to 0.95 and y is about 0.05 to 0.15.

Abstract: This is a system for generating hydrogen on-board the vehicle from compressed natural gas (CNG) in select ratios to create hydrogen-enriched CNG (HCNG) fuel for use in internal combustion engines. The on-board generation of hydrogen is comprised of a reforming system of CNG fuel with direct contact with exhaust gases. The reforming system controls for production of HCNG fuel mixtures is based on specific engine operating conditions. The vehicle's engine controls and operating parameters are modified for combustion of selective ratios of HCNG fuel mixtures throughout engine operating cycle. The reforming system controls and engine controls modifications are also used to minimize combustion emissions and optimize engine performance.

Abstract: A method of replacing an electrode assembly of an ozone generator includes removing an upper closure plate of the ozone generator, removing a contact plate, lifting an individual electrode assembly to be replaced from its associated dielectric tube, and sliding a replacement electrode assembly into place. A method of replacing a dielectric tube of an ozone generator includes removing the upper closure plate, contact plate, individual electrode assembly to be replaced from its associated dielectric tube, removing a suspension means and its associated suspended dielectric tube from its respective lower seal plate aperture, sliding a replacement dielectric tube into the removed suspension means, sliding the removed suspension means and replacement dielectric tube into its respective lower seal plate aperture, sliding the lifted electrode assembly into the replaced dielectric tube, and sliding the electrode assembly with its replaced dielectric tube suspended from its associated suspension means into place.

Abstract: Methods for producing nanostructures, particularly Group III-V semiconductor nanostructures, are provided. The methods include use of novel Group III and/or Group V precursors, novel surfactants, oxide acceptors, high temperature, and/or stable co-products. Related compositions are also described. Methods and compositions for producing Group III inorganic compounds that can be used as precursors for nanostructure synthesis are provided. Methods for increasing the yield of nanostructures from a synthesis reaction by removal of a vaporous by-product are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carbonizing carbon dioxide, comprising the step of contacting carbon dioxide with a solution of chelating agent or a solution of substance which exhibits chelating properties under dynamic conditions to generate oxygen and carbon particles. The method of the invention is significantly more economical and convenient and do not cause harm to the environments. The invention also exhibits a novel and unique feature that elemental carbon and oxygen are generated as final products under normal room temperature and atmosphere, and the carbon can be recovered as an energy source.

Abstract: A method for transferring a carbon nanotube array is provided. A substitute substrate, a growing substrate, and a carbon nanotube array grown on the growing substrate are provided. The carbon nanotube array has a bottom surface adjacent to the growing substrate and a top surface away from the growing substrate. The substitute substrate is placed on the top surface of the carbon nanotube array and PVA solution is sandwiched between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The PVA solution is frozen between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The substitute substrate is separated from the growing substrate to separate the bottom surface of the carbon nanotube array from the growing substrate. The solvent in the solid PVA solution is removed and only PVA is left between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. A method for forming a carbon nanotube structure is also provided.

Abstract: A method for forming a carbon nanotube array is disclosed. More than one carbon nanotube array is transferred onto an accepting surface of one substitute substrate by sandwiching a liquid medium between the substitute substrate and the plurality of carbon nanotube arrays and solidifying the liquid medium into a solid medium. The solid medium is melt to form the liquid medium again. The carbon nanotube arrays are slid on the accepting surface of the substitute substrate to contact side surfaces with each other to form the carbon nanotube assembling array. A method for forming a carbon nanotube structure, such as a film, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to large scale synthesis of thinned graphite and in particular, few layers of graphene sheets and graphene-graphite composites. In some embodiments, a method for producing thinned crystalline graphite from precursor crystalline graphite using wet ball milling processes is a disclosed herein. The method includes transferring crystalline graphite into a ball milling vessel that includes a grinding media. A first and a second solvent are transferred into the ball milling vessel and the ball milling vessel is rotated to cause the shearing of layers of the crystalline graphite to produce thinned crystalline graphite.

Abstract: Refractory metal and refractory metal carbide nanoparticle mixtures and methods for making the same are provided. The nanoparticle mixtures can be painted onto a surface to be coated and heated at low temperatures to form a gas-tight coating. The low temperature formation of refractory metal and refractory metal carbide coatings allows these coatings to be provided on surfaces that would otherwise be uncoatable or very difficult to coat, whether because they are carbon-based materials (e.g., graphite, carbon/carbon composites) or temperature sensitive materials (e.g., materials that would melt, oxidize, or otherwise not withstand temperatures above 800° C.), or because the high aspect ratio of the surface would prevent other coating methods from being effective (e.g., the inner surfaces of tubes and nozzles). The nanoparticle mixtures can also be disposed in a mold and sintered to form fully dense components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing polysilicon. According to the present invention, meltdown can be prevented during the growth of silicon rod, and a polycrystalline silicon rod having a larger diameter can be shortly manufactured with a minimal consumption of energy.

Abstract: Methods for making comprising hollow silica particles from a composition comprising a silicon-containing compound selected from the group consisting of tetraalkoxysilanes, trialkyloxysilanes and derivatives thereof, dialkoxysilanes and derivatives thereof, alkoxysilanes and derivatives thereof, silicone oligomers, oligomeric silsesquioxanes and silicone polymers distributed over a polymer template core that is eliminated from the particle in a two-stage heating process. The particles of the present invention have a substantially uniform particle size and exhibit low permeability to liquids.

Abstract: A process for the mineralization of carbon dioxide to form a magnesium carbonate compound, which process includes contacting the carbon dioxide, in the free form, or in the form of an alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate, with an alkali metal magnesium silicate to produce the magnesium carbonate compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an method for producing sodium carbonate by integration of a carbon dioxide capture process with an ammonia-soda process. The present invention moreover relates to a plant for producing sodium carbonate comprising a carbon dioxide capture system and an ammonia-soda system. Uses of fluid streams generated in a carbon dioxide capture process in an ammonia-soda process is moreover disclosed.

Abstract: A device and process for crystallizing a compound using hydrodynamic cavitation comprises the steps of mixing at least one stream of a feed stock solution containing the compound to be crystallized. The feed stock solution is caused to flow through the cavitation zone of a rotor-stator type hydrodynamic cavitation device. Cavitation events and resulting shock waves generated in the cavitation zone cause nucleation and the production of seed crystals within the solution. Possible recirculation of the solution through the cavitation device promotes crystallization at the sites of the seed crystals resulting in increasing larger crystals. The resulting crystalized compound can be extracted from the solution and used in product manufacturing and industrial processes. The rotor-stator design allows for high flow rates, high applied energy and robust service with minimized wear.

Abstract: A method for processing fluoride-containing wastewaters from a factory, which includes the following steps: Step 1: collecting the fluoride-containing wastewaters into three pools: an acidic high-fluoride wastewater, an acidic low-fluoride wastewater, and an alkaline wastewater; Step 2: adding a calcium compound to the acidic low-fluoride wastewater to produce a calcium-containing solution; Step 3: reacting a portion of the calcium-containing solution with the acidic high-fluoride wastewater at a calcium-to-fluoride molar ratio of from about 0.5:1 to about 1.

Abstract: A universal filter system is provided for filtering a fluid in a fluid container, such as water in a water bottle. The system can be selectively attached to and removed from a plurality of fluid containers. For instance, the filter system can be applied to a first fluid container. After use, the filter system can be removed from the first fluid container. The filter system can then be used in connection with the first fluid container again or with a different fluid container. The filter system can include a filter and one or more container-engaging elements that are configured to sealingly engage a portion of a plurality of fluid containers, including interior and/or exterior portions of such fluid containers. In this way, the leakage of a fluid from the container can be prevented and the fluid must pass through the filter before exiting the outlet of the fluid container.

Abstract: The present invention presents a removably secured seal for forming a second stage water-tight seal within a two stage cavity filter head assembly for mating with a complementary manifold having cylindrical (male) bayonet ports. The seal includes a base circumferential seal having a center aperture and sidewall members extending axially upwards from the base seal; the sidewall members being insertable within cavities or slots formed in the second stage recess cylindrical cavity sidewall.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for heating produced fluid from a well, the heating apparatus comprising a produced fluid pathway; a heat generation system comprising a diesel engine, a heated hydraulic fluid pathway, and an engine coolant pathway; and a heat transfer system disposed between the produced fluid pathway and the heat generation system to transfer thermal energy from the heat generation system to a produced fluid contained within the produced fluid pathway.