Abstract: Described herein is an exemplary torque sensing assembly for a feed mixer that includes, a frame of a feed mixer, the frame having a first frame portion and a second frame portion; a transmission having at least two speeds, a housing, an input shaft, and an output shaft, a load cell secured to a second frame portion of the frame; a mounting plate having a first side portion and a second side portion situated opposite the first side, the transmission secured by a plurality of fasteners to a top surface of the mounting plate, hinge rotatably connecting the first side portion to the first frame portion, and a load contact point situated in contact with the load cell, wherein a resultant torque is impartable to the housing to provide a downward force on the load cell, via the load contact point.

Abstract: A discharge gate is provided for delivering a mixed slurry from a gypsum slurry mixer, and includes a first extractor port configured for generating a first density slurry for a first gypsum layer, and a second extractor port configured for generating a second density slurry for a second gypsum layer. A channel is defined by a front panel and a side panel of the discharge gate for delivering the first and second density slurries from the slurry mixer. The first extractor port extends semi-tangentially from the front panel of the discharge gate, and is connected in fluid communication with the front panel via the channel and a first slurry passageway disposed within the first extractor port for delivering the first density slurry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising eugenol polyethers and/or eugenol polyethers modified with siloxanes, and to the use of eugenol polyethers in polyether siloxanes based on these eugenol polyethers as wetting agents.

Abstract: The invention provides an emulsion comprising: (a) a continuous phase; (b) a dispersed phase comprising an active compound (1); and (c) colloidal particles located at the interface between the continuous phase and the dispersed phase. These are particularly useful with one or more agrochemicals or food additives as an active compound.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.

Abstract: A temporary addition or injection system installed without the need for civil work comprising: one or more silos mounted on a trailer; optionally one or more transfer pots; and one or more control systems, wherein the one or more transfer pots and the one or more control systems are either (a) directly or indirectly connected to the one or more silos mounted on the trailer or (b) mounted adjacent to the one or more silos mounted on the trailer.

Abstract: A reactor for a catalytic process comprising one or more catalyst beds has catalyst bed supports constructed as a grid comprising a plurality of cassettes (01), which are covered with easily removable screens (02). The down-time and service costs for the reactor are thereby lowered.

Abstract: Methods for producing microcapsules begin by preparing an emulsion of a surfactant, core material, and water, followed by the addition of a crosslinking agent and a melamine formaldehyde prepolymer, which is subsequently polymerized. The crosslinking agent is added before the melamine formaldehyde prepolymer, with a first addition or a second addition of a melamine formaldehyde prepolymer, or is divided for addition with both a first addition and a second addition of melamine formaldehyde prepolymer.

Abstract: A polymer activation assembly is provided for separating monomer from the oil in which it is suspended in a polymer forming suspension and mixing the monomer with water supplied from another stream. The supply water is supplied through a primary fluid channel extending through the activation assembly and which transitions to a relatively wide rectangular activation channel. A secondary fluid inlet is formed in a side of the activation assembly for injection of the polymer forming suspension therein. A nozzle section of the secondary fluid inlet is formed between an initial section of the inlet and the activation channel. The nozzle section is generally rectangular in cross section and relatively shallow. The distal end of the nozzle section has a width that approximates the width of the activation channel. The nozzle section angles at an acute angle toward the outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of depositing a fluid onto a substrate. In some embodiments, the method may be performed by mounting a substrate to a micro-fluidic probe card, so that the substrate abuts a cavity within the micro-fluidic probe card that is in communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A first fluidic chemical is selectively introduced into the cavity via the fluid inlet of the micro-fluidic probe card.

Abstract: A process for the solidification of liquid waste prior to disposal in a landfill, and an impermeable container in which the liquid waste is solidified.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method and an equipment for the extraction of compounds from grapes by means of ultrasound in vinification processes generated through a sonoplate coupled to the walls of the pipe/duct through which the crushed grapes flow. During this extraction the transfer of phenols responsible for color from the solid portion (skin) to the liquid portion after crushing the grapes takes place as a consequence of the phenomenon known as cavitation, which allows the breaking of the skin cells and makes the phenolic compounds responsible for the color available to the liquid medium to be integrated in said liquid medium enhancing wine color.

Abstract: Provided is nanostructured sand, a process for producing same, a process for separating a pollutant-water mixture, and uses of the nanostructured sand.

Abstract: A method for producing a protein adsorbent comprising a substrate and a molecular chain fixed on the surface of the substrate is disclosed. The method comprises, in this order: a dry-heat treatment step of heating a pretreatment adsorbent comprising the substrate and the molecular chain fixed on the surface of the substrate, in which the molecular chain contains a weak electrolytic ion-exchange group; and a wet-heat treatment step of heating the pretreatment adsorbent in a moistened state with a liquid or steam to obtain the protein adsorbent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catalyst support materials and cobalt catalyst materials including such support materials, and their uses in Fischer-Tropsch processes. In certain aspects, a catalyst support material includes alumina, silicon oxide and titanium dioxide. In other aspects, a catalyst material includes a catalyst support material as described herein, with a catalytic metal such as cobalt disposed thereon.

Abstract: A transesterification catalyst that is heterogeneous and a method for preparing said transesterification catalyst are provided. The catalyst can be used in a variety of transesterification reactor configurations including CSTR (continuous stirred tank reactors), ebullated (or ebullating) beds or any other fluidized bed reactors, and PFR (plug flow, fixed bed reactors). The catalyst can be used for manufacturing commercial grade biodiesel, biolubricants and glycerin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an iron-carbide/silica composite catalyst that is highly reactive to a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by firstly forming an iron-silicate structure having large specific surface area and well-developed pores through a hydrothermal reaction of an iron salt with a silica particle having a nanostructure, and then activating the iron-silicate structure in a high temperature carbon monoxide atmosphere. When using the iron-carbide/silica composite catalyst according to the present invention in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction, it is possible to effectively prepare liquid hydrocarbon with a high CO conversion rate and selectivity.

Abstract: Disclosed are a modified catalyst for converting ortho-hydrogen to para-hydrogen, in which a metal active material capable of converting ortho-hydrogen to para-hydrogen is coated on a surface of a porous support, a method for preparing the same, and an apparatus and a method for converting ortho-hydrogen to para-hydrogen in hydrogen gas using the same. Accordingly, a pressure drop may be prevented and impurities in hydrogen gas may also be simultaneously removed when ortho-hydrogen is converted to para-hydrogen, and a stable reaction operation may be enabled.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia.

Abstract: Catalyst support comprising a material functionalized with at least one acid group and at least one linear hydrophobic group. Catalyst comprising said support and process for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using said catalyst.

Abstract: A serological pipet for use with liquid handling may include a tip and a mounting portion with at least two sections with substantially circular cross-sections configured to fit into a pipet controller holder, the mounting portion may include a porous filter, The pipet may also include a tubular shaft with permanently marked volume indicating graduation marks. The tubular shaft may connect the tip and the mounting portion. A first section of the at least two sections and a second section of the at least two sections may have different diameters and a distance between the first section and the second section may be dimensioned to inscribe a cone having an angle of 11 degrees plus or minus 5 degrees. The tip, the mounting portion, and the tubular shaft may be made out of plastic resin.

Abstract: A movable measurement cell for measuring at least one constituent of a liquid sample, in particular blood, having a first portion comprising a measurement system having at least one sensitive area at a surface of the first portion: a second portion having at least a part of a reception space for the sample, the second portion is connected to the first portion such that the sample is in contact with the sensitive area when the sample is located within the reception space, and a sample supply system attached to an inlet to allow supply of a liquid sample into the reception space.

Abstract: An improved sample tube that includes a body portion having a longitudinal axis and a wall generally circumscribing the longitudinal axis. The body portion terminates in a distal tip having a dimple. The body portion includes at least one transparent portion (e.g., at the distal tip) that is adapted for transmitting light. The wail is configured for elastic deformation along at feast a portion of its length, including in a direction that is generally transverse to the longitudinal axis, so that it compressively and resiliently deforms and engages a wail defining an opening in a sample block of a PGR amplification instrument. The tube may be made by injection molding a polymeric material including a thermoplastic.

Abstract: An article for performing a reaction includes a reagent well having a side wall, a bottom wall and an open upper end. A lyophilized reagent is retained within the well by a non-integral retention feature that is inserted into the open upper end of the well and fixed to a side wall above the reagent. An opening in the retention feature is smaller than the diameter of the reagent, but is sized to permit a pipette tip to be inserted into the well. The retention feature may be a collar fixed to the side wall and may include fingers extending axially into the well. The well and the retention feature may be correspondingly tapered. A method for reconstituting a lyophilized reagent includes the steps of drawing into a pipette tip attached to an automated pipettor an amount of a diluent and dispensing the diluent into the reagent well to thereby reconstitute the lyophilized reagent.

Abstract: Provided herein are passive microfluidic pumps. The pumps can comprise a fluid inlet, an absorbent region, a resistive region fluidly connecting the fluid inlet and the absorbent region, and an evaporation barrier enclosing the resistive region, the absorbent region, or a combination thereof. The resistive region can comprise a first porous medium, and a fluidly non-conducting boundary defining a path for fluid flow through the first porous medium from the fluid inlet to the absorbent region. The absorbent region can comprise a fluidly non-conducting boundary defining a volume of a second porous medium sized to absorb a predetermined volume of fluid imbibed from the resistive region. The resistive region and the absorbent region can be configured to establish a capillary-driven fluid front advancing from the fluid inlet through the resistive region to the absorbent region when the fluid inlet is contacted with fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a surface-modified material, wherein a substrate, which comprises on at least one side a coating layer comprising a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound, is treated with a liquid composition comprising an acid to form at least one surface-modified region on the coating layer.

Abstract: A liquid reservoir for use in a microgravity environment includes a bladder for holding a liquid. The bladder includes flexible walls and an opening for extraction of the liquid from the bladder. An internal structure is shaped so as to form a channel to conduct the liquid from an end of the bladder that is distal to the opening. The internal structure is configured to prevent the walls of the bladder from blocking the channel when suction is applied to the opening.

Abstract: Endothelial cells can become susceptible to disease when subjected to disturbed (atheroprone) blood flow patterns, which naturally occur in known locations in human arteries. Atheroprone flow is non-laminar, with low fluid shear stress magnitude and an oscillatory pattern representative in the temporal signature. At a macro-scale, atheroprone flow is multidirectional and chaotic. On the other hand, atheroprotective flow is laminar with high fluid shear stresses that have a specific temporal signature. Therefore, understanding the interplay between the atheroprotective and atheroprone hemodynamics and endothelial function is important. The invention relates, in some embodiments, to microfluidic devices and methods that dynamically apply controlled and physiologically relevant spatio-temporal atheroprone and atheroprotective flow signatures.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods for improving the accuracy and read length of sequencing reactions by utilizing unlabeled unincorporable nucleotides, or by rephasing colony based sequencing reactions. Other aspects include systems and devices for improved measurement of biological reactions associated with bead which may be removed, utilizing current measurement methods through the counter ions associated with said beads due to the presence of reactants bound or associated with said bead, wherein electrodes for generating and measuring said current may be within the Debye length of said bead. Other aspects of the invention include methods for determining concentrations of input samples, means for reuse of an array, methods and apparatus for separating beads with different charge levels from each other.

Abstract: A microfluidic exosome profiling platform integrating exosome isolation and targeted proteomic analysis is disclosed. This platform is capable of quantitative exosomal biomarker profiling directly from plasma samples with markedly enhanced sensitivity and specificity. Identification of distinct subpopulation of patient-derived exosomes is demonstrated by probing surface proteins and multiparameter analyses of intravesicular biomarkers in the selected subpopulation. The expression of IGF-1R and its phosphorylation level in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient plasma is assessed as a non-invasive alternative to the conventional biopsy and immunohistochemistry. Detection of ovarian cancer also is assessed. The microfluidic chip, which may be fabricated of a glass substrate and a layer of poly(dimethylsiloxane), includes a serpentine microchannel to mix a fluid and a microchamber for the collection and detection of exosomes.

Abstract: A system, including method and apparatus, for generating droplets suitable for droplet-based assays. The disclosed systems may include either one-piece or multi-piece droplet generation components configured to form sample-containing droplets by merging aqueous, sample-containing fluid with a background emulsion fluid such as oil, to form an emulsion of sample-containing droplets suspended in the background fluid. In some cases, the disclosed systems may include channels or other suitable mechanisms configured to transport the sample-containing droplets to an outlet region, so that subsequent assay steps may be performed.

Abstract: A self-metering reaction device has a sample reservoir, configured to accept a varying amount of fluid; a metering reservoir, configured to be a subportion of the sample reservoir and to hold a reaction amount of the fluid; a reaction chamber fluidly connected to the metering reservoir; and a plunger comprising a tip configured to make a seal with the metering reservoir so that the reaction amount of the fluid is sealed within the metering reservoir when the plunger is in contact with the metering reservoir. The plunger can be configured to plunge the sealed reaction amount of the fluid from the metering reservoir into the reaction chamber.

Abstract: A clamp device includes a frame; a carriage slidably engaged with the frame and including a receptacle to receive a cartridge including fluidics ports and electronic contacts, the carriage slidable between an open position and a closed position; a fluidics interface to engage the fluidics ports of the cartridge when the carriage is in a closed position; an electronic interface to engage the electronic contacts of the cartridge when the carriage is in the closed position; a driver to draw the fluidics interface and the electronic interface together, the cartridge secured between the electronic interface and the fluidics interface; and a sensor system to detect the presence of the cartridge in the receptacle and configured to prevent the driver from drawing the fluidics interface and electronic interface together when the cartridge is absent.

Abstract: A comminution machine having a stationary anvil and rotating hammer strike iron. In such machines, when hammer heads are worn out, the entire hammer strike iron must always be replaced, insofar as a uniform quality is to be achieved in the comminuted material. This is very cost-intensive. The invention thus proposes a novel hammer strike iron having an insert piece which has a cylindrical, eccentric bore or an eccentric oblong hole for receiving a swivel pin of the comminution machine. The insert piece has cheeks of differing thickness on both ends, such that, by rotating the insert piece in the hammer strike iron by 180°, the distance between the hammer head and the anvil can be varied. If a hammer head has been inadmissibly worn, the insert piece can be removed, turned 180°, and reinstalled. The gap between the anvil and the hammer head can thus be uniformly regulated.

Abstract: A jaw crusher has frame side walls, a rear end connected to the side walls, an eccentric supported by the side walls, a pitman supported by the eccentric, a toggle plate connected between the pitman and a middle section of the rear end including a cross wall. The rear end has a rear end support connected to the cross wall and located on a center plane of the cross section of the rear end. An upper and lower rear cross beams are fixed to the side walls. The upper and lower rear cross beams each have a vertical wall and horizontal ribs connected to the vertical wall. A crushing plant is also disclosed with a body and the jaw crusher mounted on the body.

Abstract: The present invention generally involves a system and method for optimizing foam fractionator, which is automated to improve precision in monitoring and adjustment control, as well as increase cost efficiency via a plurality of sensors and a control module. In one embodiment, a system for automated fractionation may include a vessel, a pump including a motor for delivering feed fluid to the vessel, one or more sensors for generating sensing data within the vessel, and a control module configured to receive sensing signals from the one or more sensors, and generate a command signal to control the motor of the pump in response to the sensing signals.

Abstract: An adapter is connectable to any one of a plurality of different instrument modules so that the connected adapter and any one of the plurality of different instrument modules is positionable within a centrifuge bucket. The adapter includes, for example, a support positionable in a first portion of the centrifuge bucket so that the any one of the plurality of different instrument modules is positionable in a second portion of the centrifuge bucket, a processor attachable to the support, a power source or a connector to a power source operably electrically connected to the processor, an interface operably connected to the processor for receiving data from the any one of the plurality of different instrument modules, and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data from the processor to a remote location.

Abstract: A centrifugal debris separator for removing debris from a gas turbine engine fuel system comprises a debris separator inlet, a debris separator outlet and a separating chamber with a centreline extending in an axial direction and defined by an outer wall formed around the centreline. The separating chamber comprises a separating chamber inlet for receiving fluid, a first separator outlet to the separating chamber, a second separator outlet to the separating chamber provided to the outer wall of the separating chamber and a third separator outlet to the separating chamber defined by a third separator outlet wall formed around the centreline of the separating chamber. The debris separator inlet is fluidly connected to the separating chamber inlet. The debris separator outlet is fluidly connected to the first separator outlet.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for applying a fluid on a substrate includes a plurality of plates, a first fluid conduit having a first inlet configured and a first discharge orifice configured to discharge a first fluid generally in a first direction, and a second fluid conduit having a second inlet, a second discharge orifice configured to discharge a second fluid generally in a second direction intersecting the first direction and a third discharge orifice. The second fluid acts on the first fluid at the first discharge orifice. A method of applying the fluid on the substrate includes continuously feeding the substrate by the nozzle assembly, discharging, in the first direction, the first fluid from the first discharge orifice onto the substrate, discharging, in the second direction, the second fluid from the second discharge orifice, and discharging, generally in the first direction, the second fluid from the third orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shower head capable of displaying different colors according to the water temperature, which includes a water outlet disc disposed at the front side of the main body of the shower head. The surface of the water outlet disc includes at least one temperature displaying area, and the temperature displaying disc includes a plurality of holes connected to the at least one of the water outlet channel of the main body. The temperature displaying area consists of different thermochromism materials. By means of the thermochromism materials capable of displaying different colors according to the water temperature, the user can immediately know the current water temperature to avoid burn injury.

Abstract: A device for structuring the surface of a metal pressed sheet or of an endless strip, comprising a support device adapted to support the metal pressed sheet or endless strip during structuring, and a spray head and a slideway adapted to permit movement of the spray head into a desired position within a plane defined by an X and a Y coordinate. The spray head is further adapted to move in a Z direction with reference to a work surface which is spanned by the X and Y direction, and the spray head is guided by means of a digitalized template that is identical to the printed image of an impregnated paper used in a further pressing process. Independent drive elements are connected to a control unit and configured to move the spray head into the desired position.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is configured to generate a swirled output spray pattern 152 with improved rotating or angular velocity ? and smaller sprayed droplet size. Cup-shaped nozzle member 60 has a cylindrical side wall 62 surrounding a central longitudinal axis 64 and has a circular closed end wall 68 with at least one exit aperture 74 passing through the end wall. At least one enhanced swirl inducing mist generating structure is formed in an inner surface 70 of the end wall, and including a pair of opposed inwardly tapered offset power nozzle channels 80, 82 terminating in an interaction chamber 84 surrounding the exit aperture 74. The power nozzle channels generate opposing offset flows which are aimed to very efficiently generate a vortex of fluid which projects distally from the exit aperture as a swirled spray of small droplets 152 having a rapid angular velocity.

Abstract: A thermal spray assembly (10) for transforming precursor material (60) into a layer of deposited material joined to a substrate body. A plasma torch produces a plasma jet from a plasma nozzle (28) and a feeder mechanism (30) guides the precursor material into the plasma jet in use and is capable of providing a feeder orifice when in an open condition. The feeder mechanism (30) is provided with a distribution chamber configured for guiding moving precursor material azimuthally around the plasma torch, a plurality of deflector structures (38) configured for deflecting the precursor material (60) from the distribution chamber and guiding it into a guide chamber configured for guiding the precursor material (60) to the plasma jet in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing device comprising a base unit and an articulated arm portion which extends from a part of the base unit, the base unit further comprises an actuation mechanism which includes a capacitive-type sensor for dispensing liquid and adapted to receive a refill unit insertible into the base unit in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost for the supply of liquid to the base unit.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a trigger-type liquid dispenser (1) including an operating lever (6) held swingably by a main body portion (3) in which a pump is disposed and including a spring member (7) that imparts restoring force to the operating lever (6). The trigger-type liquid dispenser (1) is configured to draw, pressurize, and force-feed a content liquid contained in a container (C) to dispense the content liquid through a nozzle (5), by actuating the pump in response to the operating lever (6) being pulled repeatedly. The spring member (7) is held swingably with respect to the main body portion (3), and, in response to the operating lever (6) being pulled, the spring member (7) undergoes elastic deformation and swings with respect to the main body portion (3).

Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, an optional premix chamber for mixing the two compositions before dispensing, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber or swirl chamber, an exit orifice, an actuator, and a lever assembly for reducing the actuation force required to activate the two pumps; wherein the first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.

Abstract: A dual dispenser having two pumps associated with a first and second receptacle and a common dispenser head, said common dispenser head having an output forming a dispensing orifice, said output channel being fed with the fluid products coming out of the two pumps, such that the two pumps have actuating rods that are movable axially over travel paths of different lengths, i.e.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a premix chamber containing a mixing element for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber, an exit orifice, optionally a swirl chamber, and an actuator.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a blowing apparatus with expandable functions, an expansion device, and an operating method. The blowing apparatus has an electrical interface used to connect one of the expansion devices with various functions. The blowing apparatus has a control unit used to identify an operating mode of the expansion device connected with the blowing apparatus. A control signal is therefore generated. According to the control signal, the control unit controls rotating speed of a fan unit and a heating temperature of a heating unit. The expansion device can be disposed with a mist unit having a container and a mist generating unit. The mist unit sprays the mist to an outlet cap of the expansion device. The blowing apparatus then blows the mist out of the outlet cap by means of the rotating speed of fan unit and the temperature of heating unit.