Abstract: An elevator car (12) for an elevator system (10) comprises: at least one side wall (38); at least one movable panel (60) forming at least a portion of the at least one side wall (38). The movable panel (60) is movable between a maintenance position, in which the panel allows access to components (28, 30, 32) of the elevator system (10), and an operational position, in which the movable panel (60) prevents access to said components (28, 30, 32). The at least one movable panel (60) comprises at least one handrail element (64), the handrail element (64) including a locking mechanism (54) which is configured to selectively lock the movable panel (60) in the operational position.

Abstract: An elevator drive system (40) includes a permanent magnet (PM) synchronous electric motor (34) including a plurality of phases and a plurality of motor drives (55, 58) electrically connected to the PM synchronous electric motor. Each of the plurality of motor drives is operatively connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of phases. The plurality of motor drives is configured and disposed to deliver a torque current divided equally between each of the plurality of phases and independently deliver flux current to the corresponding one of the plurality of phases.

Abstract: A conveying element (4) is employed in a conveying band (2) of a people conveyor (50) comprising at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85), includes a tread (6) and a riser (8). The conveying element (4) is configured such that the riser (8) at least partly forms an intermediate tread surface (74) in the at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85).

Abstract: A rail fastening device (100) comprises a lower plate (11) and an upper plate (12) provided with a pair of clips (13) for engaging the rail 16, the upper plate (12) being fastened to the lower plate (11) by a pair of fastening bolts (19) which extend through respective apertures (20) in the upper plate (12), the fastening bolts (19) being slidably mounted to the lower plate (11) for movement in a direction which, in use, extends transverse the rail (16). A jacking bolt (31) is arranged to lift the upper plate away from the lower plate as the bolt (31) is tightened and vice-versa. An alignment bolt extends 33 laterally between the upper and lower plates (11), (12) and is rotatable to displace the upper plate (12) laterally relative to the lower plate (11). A levelling bolt (102) threadably engaged with the lower plate is arranged to lift the lower plate (11) away from the surface on which the device (100) is seated as the bolt (102) is tightened and vice-versa.

Abstract: A load control apparatus and method for controlling movement of a suspended load is disclosed. The load control apparatus includes: a base for attachment to or forming part of a load; a support element pivotally secured to and extending from the base for receiving and/or connecting to a lift line; and actuation means connected to the support element and to the base at respective positions which are spaced from the pivotal connection between the support element and the base such that actuation, in use, of the actuation means causes the base to pivot relative to the support element.

Abstract: An anti-tip system for a lifting machine that includes a boom pivotally attached to a boom pivot joint, boom supporting member that raises or lowers the boom with a load attached to the boom, and a boom supporting member that supports, and transfers forces exerted on the boom to the lift machine's chassis. The system includes a bracket attached to the chassis that includes at least one guide arms and at least one force arm. The guide and force arms are pivotally attached at their proximal ends to the bracket's base and their distal ends converge and pivotally coupled at a common pivot joint that also pivotally connects to the boom support member. The longitudinally axes of the guide and force arms are perpendicularly aligned. When assembled, the extended longitudinal axis of the guide arm passes through the boom pivot joint. A strain gauge is attached to the force arm that measures the force exerted on the force arm.

Abstract: A counterweight attachment and removal device which can connect lifting assemblies and a counterweight without precisely adjusting the construction machine position and the counterweight position, and which can attach the counterweight to adjust lateral direction. The device (18) includes a link (28) which is connected pivotally to the rear end of the construction machine, and a pair of coupling units (32, 32) which are connected to the leading end of the link (28). Each coupling unit (32) has a pair of coupling pieces (38, 40), a connecting pin (42) and a position adjustment member (44, 45). The coupling pieces (38, 40) extend from the link (28) and are able to tilt and move pivotally around the central axis (O). The connecting pin (42) is detachably connected to the extension ends between the connecting pieces (38, 40). Each adjustment member (44, 45) is disposed on the inner surface of the connecting piece (38, 40).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support for a crane, in particular for a mobile crane, having at least two first support beams and two second support beams that are each arranged pairwise at mutually oppositely disposed sides of the support.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting cargo within the box of a truck comprises a central platform, extending between first and second sides, the central platform sized to be located between wheel wells of a box of a truck, a lift, operable to move the central platform between a first position parallel to and proximate to a bottom horizontal surface of a bed of the box of the truck and a second position parallel to and vertically spaced above the first position, and first and second platform extensions, each of the first and second platform extensions operably engageable with the first or second side of the central platform so as to form a continuous planar surface therewith at the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and transporting loads, in particular corresponding containers, preferably in the form of empty containers, including a support chassis, for resting and movement means of the apparatus with respect to the ground, in particular including means, or front wheels, for resting and movement and means, or rear wheels, for resting and movement, in particular said front and/or rear means, or wheels, for resting and movement having a respective transversal, or horizontal, rotation axis; lifting and lowering means of the load, including a respective mast, in particular extending upwards, and gripping means of the load, which gripping means are mobile along said mast; said mast of said lifting and lowering means of the load being positioned at or posteriorly of the respective rotation axis of the front means, or wheels, for resting and movement of the apparatus with respect to the ground.

Abstract: Nonlimiting embodiments including methods and apparatus are provided for moving coils of flexible pipe. A pipe coil lifting device comprises a superstructure having a pair of longitudinal channels attached to and forming sides of an outermost portion of the superstructure, a longitudinal central member extending between the channel portions, the superstructure having at least one cross-member perpendicular and attached to the central member and channel portions, and wherein the top of the superstructure forms a convex upper surface attached to the channel portions, central member and cross-members.

Abstract: A gripper for forklifts including a support frame that can be coupled to a forklift and a pair of jaws that are mounted on the support frame in a movable manner with respect to one another between at least one closing position and one opening position respectively for clamping and releasing a product to be transported and vice versa, wherein each jaw includes a support plate-shaped body that is coupled to a mounting body, which is in turn coupled in a movable manner to the support frame, wherein the support plate-shaped body includes a first face that faces the other jaw and a second face opposite the first face, a clamping panel that is supported by the support plate-shaped body to which it is connected with connecting members.

Abstract: A device for treating containers, for example, for filling and closing containers in filling plants is described. The device includes an isolator chamber in which the treatment of the containers takes place, and an outlet disposed beneath the isolator chamber for discharging fluids, wherein the outlet has a housing for receiving ejected containers and a suction device for extracting gases from the isolator chamber.

Abstract: A device and a method for filling at least one container with a filling product in a beverage filling plant are described. The device includes a product holding vessel for accommodating the filling product, and at least one filling element communicating with the product holding vessel for filling the container with the filling product, and a product feed tube for feeding a filling product into the product holding vessel. A seal for sealing the product feed tube with respect to an interior space of the product holding vessel is provided. The seal can be switched between a sealing position for cleaning and a non-sealing position for the filling operation.

Abstract: An automatic juice packaging device including an automatic door sheet, an automatic cupping device and an automatic juice-out device. The automatic cupping device includes a base plate, a cup discharging device, a cover discharging device, and a cover pressing device. The cup discharging device, the cover discharging device and the cover pressing device are higher than the base plate, the base plate is connected to a motor, and the motor drives the base plate to rotate around the center of circle. The automatic juice-out device includes a funnel, a juice storage tube, a connecting piece, and a guide tube connected to the bottom of the funnel. One end of the juice storage tube is closed, and the other end is provided with an opening. The bottom of the guide tube is located in the opening at the upper part of the middle of the juice storage tube.

Abstract: A device for filling containers with a filling product, that includes a stationary plant section, a plant section, and a rotary distributor is described. The plant section rotates in relation to the stationary plant section and includes at least one filling valve for filling a container with the filling product. The rotary distributor is configured to transfer the filling product from the stationary plant section to the rotating plant section, and has a distributor housing and a distributor shaft, which is at least partially accommodated in the distributor housing and which includes at least one bore for conducting the filling product. The distributor housing is disposed on the stationary plant section and the distributor shaft is disposed on the rotating plant section.

Abstract: A device for filling a container with a carbonated filling product in a beverage filling system is described. The device includes a gas valve for supplying a gas into the container, the gas valve being biased by a gas valve spring in a specified switch state, and a filling valve for supplying the filling product into the container, the filling valve being biased by a filling valve spring in a specified switch state. The gas valve and the filling valve are operatively connected to a common actuator for switching between an open and a closed switch state, and the gas valve spring applies a spring force which differs from that of the filling valve spring.

Abstract: A wine dispenser is disclosed that protects unpoured wine from oxidation due to exposure to air within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having a piston disposed within, the piston being of a weight so as to move toward the dispensing end of the dispenser body when the dispenser is tilted downward, causing wine to be dispensed via a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly includes a lid having a wine flow channel that provides a path for wine to flow out of the dispenser body, and a unidirectional flow valve that is biased in a closed air-tight state to prevent air from entering the dispenser body via the wine flow channel, unless the unidirectional flow valve is forced into an open state, thereby allowing wine to flow out from the dispenser body via the wine flow channel, and then out of the dispenser via a pouring neck.

Abstract: A vehicle drive away prevention system (10,100) and method includes at least one vehicle drive away prevention apparatus (11,110) selectively allowing or preventing/restricting a vehicle leaving a holding zone. The apparatus has at least one detection means (18,118) for detecting at least one parameter indicative of movement or anticipated movement of the vehicle within the holding zone, and control means responsive to the at least one detection means to control operation of the vehicle drive away pre venter apparatus to prevent the vehicle from leaving the holding zone (14) when the at least one detection means (18,118) detects the at least one parameter indicative of actual movement or anticipated movement of the vehicle. One or more barriers (26,126) can be deployed in front of and/or behind a wheel of the vehicle if attempted or suspected vehicle drive away is detected.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are based on the idea of providing a device (2) for handling a hose (3) and a fuel dispensing unit (1) having such a device (2). This is basically achieved by an elastic element (13) that is adapted to extend within a frame element (8) and to be guided by a guiding element (9, 10), and by a hose guiding means (15) which is movable away from said frame element (8) allowing said hose (3) to be pulled from an idle position to an operating position when said elastic element (13) is extended.

Abstract: An electromechanically operated fuel nozzle having at least four flow rate settings including maximum flow, minimum flow, and a plurality of intermediate flows. The fuel nozzle includes a plurality of solenoid valves, each configured to, upon actuation, permit a predetermined portion of the maximum flow through a fuel-dispensing pipe. The fuel nozzle also includes an electronic board configured to, in response to input indicating selection of a particular one of the flow rate settings, selectively actuate one or more of the solenoid valves such that the predetermined portions provide the particular one of the flow rate settings.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes at least one suspension region of a membrane structure, where the suspension region lies laterally in a first region of a surface of a semiconductor substrate; and a membrane region of the membrane structure, where a cavity is arranged vertically between the membrane region and at least one part of the semiconductor substrate, and the first region of the surface of the semiconductor substrate is formed by a surface of a shielding doping region of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Methods and systems for MEMS devices with dual damascene formed electrodes is disclosed and may include forming first and second dielectric layers on a semiconductor substrate that includes a conductive layer at least partially covered by the first dielectric layer; removing a portion of the second dielectric layer; forming vias through the second dielectric layer and at least a portion of the second dielectric layer, where the via extends to the conductive layer; forming electrodes by filling the vias and a volume that is the removed portion of the second dielectric layer with a first metal; and coupling a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) substrate to the semiconductor substrate. A third dielectric layer may be formed between the first and second dielectric layers. A metal pad may be formed on at least one electrode by depositing a second metal on the electrode and removing portions of the second metal, which may be aluminum.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming an interconnect in a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The method includes forming an insulating structure abutting the first surface and defining a closed loop around a via in the substrate and forming an insulating region abutting the second surface such that the insulating region contacts the insulating structure and separates the via from a bulk region of the substrate. Forming the insulating structure includes etching the substrate beginning from the first surface to form a trench, filling the trench to form a seam portion, and converting a first portion of the substrate to a first solid portion to form the closed loop.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and systems for providing home and building security and condition monitoring. More particularly, the invention relates to a plurality of devices, including intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that communicate dynamically with each other and a remote server.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can include a method for frequency trimming a microelectromechanical resonator, the resonator comprising a substrate and a plurality of loading elements layered on a surface of the substrate, the method comprising: selecting a first loading element of the plurality of loading elements, the first loading element being layered on a surface of a region of interest of the substrate; heating the first loading element and substrate within the region of interest to a predetermined temperature using an optical energy source, causing the first loading element to diffuse into the substrate; and cooling the region of interest to form a eutectic composition layer bonding the loading element and the substrate within the region of interest.

Abstract: A membrane component comprises a membrane structure comprising an electrically conductive membrane layer. The electrically conductive membrane layer has a suspension region and a membrane region. In addition, the suspension region of the electrically conductive membrane layer is arranged on an insulation layer. Furthermore, the insulation layer is arranged on a carrier substrate. Moreover, the membrane component comprises a counterelectrode structure. A cavity is arranged vertically between the counterelectrode structure and the membrane region of the electrically conductive membrane layer. In addition, an edge of the electrically conductive membrane layer projects laterally beyond an edge of the insulation layer by more than half of a vertical distance between the electrically conductive membrane layer and the counterelectrode structure.

Abstract: A semiconductive structure includes a first substrate comprising an interconnection layer and a first conductor protruding from the interconnection layer, a second substrate comprising a second conductor bonded with the first conductor, a first cavity between and sealed by the first substrate and the second substrate and the first cavity has a first cavity pressure, a second cavity between and sealed by the first substrate and the second substrate and the second cavity has a second cavity pressure, a first surface of the interconnection layer is a sidewall of the first cavity, wherein the first cavity pressure is less than the second cavity pressure.

Abstract: A device for generating gaseous dihydrogen, includes a body defining an inside volume having present therein a storage first compartment defined by a first wall and for receiving a hydrogen storage material; a conveyor second compartment, the first compartment surrounding the second compartment and being separated therefrom by a second wall, a conveyor system being present in the second compartment and configured to transport the hydrogen storage material from an inlet of the second compartment communicating with the first compartment to an outlet of the second compartment; and a recovery support in communication with the outlet of the second compartment and connected to the first and second walls, the support being movable in the first compartment. The device also includes a drive system for actuating the conveyor system and the movement of the recovery support in the first compartment; and a heater system configured to heat the second compartment.

Abstract: Provided are processes for production of hydrogen to be used in various industrial processes, including in processes for production of ammonia and urea. Included are polygeneration processes that result in ultra-low emissions.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for producing an angle-independent colloidal particles-based structure, the method having: preparing two or more types of hollow colloidal particles, wherein the types are distinguished based on a size of the hollow colloidal particles thereof, wherein the types have different particle sizes; and dispersing the at least two types of hollow colloidal particles to produce an amorphous structure, wherein the amorphous structure realizes the same color independently of an angle of an incident light thereto.

Abstract: A method for self-assembling a mesoporous silica nanoparticle. The method comprises the step of condensing a silica precursor, a surfactant and a condensation agent in a solvent. Then, the addition of an organotriethoxysilane is performed. Finally, there is the step of removing the surfactant. The method is remarkable in that the portion of the organotriethoxysilane to the silica precursor is comprised between 5% and 15%. Additionally, a self-assembled mesoporous silica nanoparticle comprising at least one silica precursor and an organotriethoxysilane.

Abstract: Articles comprising a boron allotrope and an organic compound having a lateral interface one with the other, together with method(s) of preparation of such articles.

Abstract: A preparation method for modified molecular sieve and a modified molecular sieve-containing catalytic cracking catalyst. The preparation method comprises: mixing molecular sieve slurry, a compound solution containing ions of group IIIB metals of the periodic table of elements, organic complexing agent and/or dispersing agent and precipitating agent to obtain mixed slurry containing molecular sieve and precipitates of group IIIB elements in the periodic table of elements; and drying, and roasting or not roasting to obtain molecular sieve modified by the group IIIB elements. A weight ratio of group IIIB elements calculated based on oxides to molecular sieve dry basis is equal to (0.3-10):100, a molar ratio of organic complexing agent to ions of group IIIB metals is equal to (0.3-10):1, and a molar ratio of dispersing agent to the ions of group IIIB metals is equal to (0.2-16):1. Also related to is the catalytic cracking catalyst containing the modified molecular sieve prepared according to the method.

Abstract: A stable composition obtained by enzymatic oxidation of a halide thiocyanate mixture, including at least one ion selected from the group of the I2SCN? ions and the I(SCN)2? ions, the composition being free of hypothiocyanite ions. In an embodiment, the composition further includes iodine thiocyanate ISCN. Also relates to a method for preparing the stable composition and to the uses thereof.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of sodium sulfate from water, in particular from water deriving from a silica manufacturing process.

Abstract: Process for the joint production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate crystals, according to which: a solid powder derived from sodium sesquicarbonate, having a mean particle diameter comprised between 0.1 and 10 mm is dissolved in water; the resulting water solution is introduced into a crystallizer, wherein a first water suspension comprising sodium carbonate crystals is produced; the first water suspension is subjected to a separation, in order to produce crystals comprising sodium carbonate on the one hand, which are valorized, and a mother liquor on the other hand; and a part of the mother liquor is taken out of the crystallizer and put into contact in, a gas liquid contactor, with a gas comprising carbon dioxide, in order to produce a second water suspension comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals, which are separated and valorized. A reagent powder comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals made by such process.

Abstract: A process for the extraction of lithium from a brine, wherein a solution of the brine is contacted with a titanate adsorbent such that lithium ions are adsorbed thereon whilst rejecting substantially all other cations. The adsorbent is provided in the form of either a hydrated titanium dioxide or a sodium titanate.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods, systems And apparatus tor generating lithium from brine. The brine is heated in a first vessel to greater than 260° C. and CO2 gas is injected mixing with the brine such that the CO2/P is greater than 18 g/atm. The brine is held at greater than 18 g/atm for longer than 20 minutes so that any impurities precipitate as solids leaving only lithium ions and chlorine ions. The brine is moved to a second vessel screening out solid precipitates leaving a brine containing only chlorine and lithium. CO2 gas is injected and mixed with the brine at 260° C. so that the CO2/P is greater than 200 g/atm. The brine is held at greater than 200 g/atm for longer than 20 minutes suppressing the chlorine as dissolved ions while lithium precipitates out as lithium carbonate. The lithium carbonate precipitate is removed from the brine solution.

Abstract: There are provided methods for preparing lithium carbonate. For example, such methods can comprise reacting an aqueous composition comprising lithium hydroxide with CO2 by sparging the CO2 the said composition, thereby obtaining a precipitate comprising the lithium carbonate. The methods can also comprise inserting at least a portion of the precipitate into a clarifier and obtaining a supernatant comprising lithium bicarbonate and a solid comprising the lithium carbonate, separating the solid from the supernatant; and heating the supernatant at a desired temperature so as to at least partially convert the lithium bicarbonate into lithium carbonate.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid-crystal-display protection plate that has a high strength, is produced at a reduced cost, and has a shape including a curved surface; and a method for producing the liquid-crystal-display protection plate. The liquid-crystal-display protection plate is formed of a spinel sintered body. The spinel sintered body has an average grain size of 10 ?m or more and 100 ?m or less. The liquid-crystal-display protection plate has a shape including a curved surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining calcium aluminates for metallurgical use from non-saline aluminum slags by means of reactive grinding and thermal treatment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate, wherein a milk of lime is prepared by mixing water, a calcium oxide containing material, at least one water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight Mw in the range from 200 to 6500 g/mol, and at least one slaking additive, and subsequently, the milk of lime is carbonated to form an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Metal oxide nanostructure and methods of making metal oxide nanostructures are provided. The metal oxide nanostructures can be 1-dimensional nanostructures such as nanowires, nanofibers, or nanotubes. The metal oxide nanostructures can be doped or un-doped metal oxides. The metal oxide nanostructures can be deposited onto a variety of substrates. The deposition can be performed without high pressures and without the need for seed catalysts on the substrate. The deposition can be performed by laser ablation of a target including a metal oxide and, optionally, a dopant. In some embodiments zinc oxide nanostructures are deposited onto a substrate by pulsed laser deposition of a zinc oxide target using an excimer laser emitting UV radiation. The zinc oxide nanostructure can be doped with a rare earth metal such as gadolinium. The metal oxide nanostructures can be used in many devices including light-emitting diodes and solar cells.

Abstract: Electrodes are provided comprising a FeS2 electrocatalytic material, the FeS2 electrocatalytic material comprising FeS2 nanostructures in the form of FeS2 wires, FeS2 discs, or both, wherein the FeS2 wires and the FeS2 discs are hyperthin having a thickness in the range of from about the thickness of a monolayer of FeS2 molecules to about 20 nm. The FeS2 nanostructures may be polycrystalline comprising a non-pyrite majority crystalline phase. The FeS2 nanostructures may be in the form of FeS2 discs wherein substantially all the FeS2 discs have at least partially curved edges.

Abstract: Functionalized metal oxides nanoparticles comprising at least one alkali metal ion and nitrate ions are disclosed herein. In addition, methods for obtaining functionalized nanoparticles are disclosed. Likewise, uses of the disclosed nanoparticles in the obtaining of colloidal inks and optoelectronic films for electronic devices, for example solar cells, are disclosed. The nanoparticles taught herein are useful in the manufacture of; inter alia, electronic, optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a filtration process and apparatus for separating valuable or harmful process liquids from mixtures or slurries that contain such liquids and solid particles. In particular, the invention relates to a filtration process for separating Process Liquid from a feed slurry that comprises a mixture of the Process Liquid and solid particles, the process employing a Sweep Liquid that is less dense than the Process Liquid.

Abstract: A device for inhibiting debris from flowing into a pool skimmer includes: a filtering material which has a shape and size configured to substantially cover an opening to a channel leading to the pool skimmer; a collection material coupled to the filtering material, wherein the collection material is positioned below the filtering material such that debris, inhibited from flowing into the channel by the filtering material, is deposited onto the collection material; and a mounting system for coupling the filtering material to the channel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to a system and method to remove hydrogen sulfide from sour water and sour oil. In particular, hydrogen sulfide is removed from sour water and sour oil without the need for special chemicals, such as catalyst chemicals, scavenger chemicals, hydrocarbon sources, or a large scale facility. The system and method in the present invention is particularly useful in exploratory oil and gas fields, where large facilities to remove hydrogen sulfide may be inaccessible. The present invention addresses the need for safe and cost effective transport of the deadly neurotoxin. Particular embodiments involve a system and method that can be executed both on a small and large scale to sweeten sour water and sour oil.

Abstract: A cerium (IV) oxide composition having unexpectedly greater arsenic loading capacities than oxides of cerium (IV) of the prior art are disclosed. The arsenic loading capacities are greater at low level equilibrium levels of arsenic. The cerium (IV) oxide composition is more effective at removing arsenite and arsenate. Moreover, the cerium (IV) oxide composition has a greater capacity for the previously more difficult to remove arsenite.