Abstract: A load securing pulley supports the weight of a hoisted load by restraining a load-support cord in order to maintain tension within the load-support cord between the hoisted load and the load securing pulley. The load securing pulley includes a wheel-supporting housing, a wheel-receiving opening, a hook retention eye, a rope lock, and a pulley wheel. The hook retention eye is connected to the wheel-supporting housing such that the present invention is able to be suspended from a hook to a raised horizontal support. The wheel-receiving opening laterally traverses into the wheel-supporting housing in order to allow the pulley wheel to be positioned and rotate within the wheel-supporting housing. The rope lock allows for the load-support cord to be secured to the present invention through tension due to the weight of the hoisted load.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a piston, an input cavity, a first actuating shaft, a first output cavity, and a second output cavity. The housing comprise an input port, a first output port, a second output port, a first end, a second end, a first wide wall having a first internal surface, and a chamber at least partially defined by the first end and the first internal surface. The piston is able to actuate along the first internal surface of the first side wall. The input cavity is in fluid communication with the input port. The first output cavity is in fluid communication with the first output port. The second output cavity is in fluid communication with the second output port. The first actuating shaft is fixed to the piston and helps fluidly isolate the first output port from the second output port.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a frame, a vehicle engagement assembly, a lift actuation assembly, a locking assembly, and an indicator system. The vehicle engagement assembly is designed to vertically lift a vehicle. The frame comprises at least one slot to provide a predetermined path for the vehicle engagement assembly. The lift assembly provides the force required to lift the vehicle while the locking assembly stabilizes the vehicles without further force required by the lift assembly. The indicator system determines whether the locking assembly or the lift assembly is predominantly keeping the vehicle lifted.

Abstract: A vehicle lift comprising a vertically-orientated column and a pair of swing arms vertically-shiftable with respect to the post. The swing arms are configured to rotate with respect to the column. The vehicle lift additionally includes a sensor associated with each swing arm. Each sensor is configured to obtain information related to its respective swing arm. Each sensor is also associated with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, with the RFID tag being configured to provide power to its respective sensor. The vehicle lift further includes a system controller in communication with the sensors and configured to control the vehicle lift based on the information obtained by the sensors.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods, systems and apparatus to enhance safety. In some embodiments, a system comprises: a central computer system comprising: a transceiver; a control circuit; and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: communicate positioning routing instructions to the plurality of motorized transport units directing the motorized transport units to one or more external areas of a shopping facility that are exposed to weather conditions; and communicate separate area routing instructions to each of the motorized transport units that when implemented cause the motorized transport units to cooperatively and in concert travel in accordance with the area routing instructions over at least predefined portions of one or more external areas to cause ground treatment systems to address ground level conditions.

Abstract: In described embodiments, the present invention is a collapsible tree stand hoist having a support structure having a ground end and a frame end. The support structure is formed from a plurality of assembled members. A generally “U-shaped” frame is attached to the frame end of the support structure. A plurality of teeth extends outwardly from the frame. The frame includes a flexible member releasably secured to at least one end of the frame. A pulley is attached to the flexible member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented for removing container covers within a controlled environment enclosure without using gloves. The apparatus comprises an articulated arm apparatus and a gripping apparatus and can further comprise a controller. The articulated arm apparatus can be configurable for holding and moving a container in three dimensions; and the gripping apparatus can be configured for gripping a container cover sealing the container. The method comprises moving the container using the articulated arm apparatus while holding a gripping area of the container cover substantially stationary using the gripping apparatus. The apparatus can further comprise a sensor configured for supplying information to the controller for determining the location of the container cover gripping area and an orientation of the container cover. The method can further comprise inspecting the container cover using the sensor. The container can be moved along a path and within a space determined by the controller.

Abstract: Beverage container opener and resealer includes a bottle cap remover including a circular bottle cap receiver and guide. Bottle cap receiver is formed of a generally inverted cup including therein teeth formed on the inner surface adapted to interface with a bottle cap to be twisted off of the bottle when the opener housing is maneuvered. Teeth can be provided in the form of ribs, flutes or ridges. The guide and teeth are receivable over the cap of a beverage container. Gripping material can extend into and/or downward onto a substantially complimentary surface formed on beverage container caps. A rubber bottle resealer reseals open bottles, thereby preserving the beverage. Module is configured to be integrated into and associated with a decorative three-dimensional decorative housing provided in the form of miniature headgear.

Abstract: Transportable bottling plant fitted into freight container Disclosed is a transportable bottling plant (100) comprising a freight container divided into separate rooms (107-110), one of the rooms being a bottling room (107); a preform feeder (118), a bottle forming unit (300), a bottle filling and closing unit (119) being mounted in the bottling room; whereby the container comprises at least three technical rooms, the power generator (111) being mounted in a first technical room (108), the air conditioning unit (115) being mounted in a second technical room (109) and the air compressor (113) being mounted in a third technical room (110).

Abstract: A fluid pressurization and dispensing system, including a coupler releasably attached to a vessel via an attachment means for securing a vacuum seal between the coupler and the vessel for maintaining pressure within the vessel, refreshing the gas composition within the vessel, and dispensing of a fluid contents externally from within the vessel without disturbing the vacuum seal. The coupler has a rigid single body unit having a tap head, a shank, and a cap which are contiguous thereof the coupler including a plurality of channels each integrally machined within an interior portion of the coupler. The system regulates a flow of gas from a pressurized gas cartridge via a gas pressure regulator, enables venting excess gas via a gas pressure relief valve, enables measurement of gas pressure within the vessel via a gas pressure gauge. Another embodiment of the system includes a coupler including a bi-level tap head.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaporizer system includes a case and a vaporizer that is stored in the case; the system includes a non-contact sensor that detects release or withdrawal of the vaporizer from the case. When withdrawal of the vaporizer is detected, then the vaporizer electronic circuitry changes state, e.g. to a ready mode, or a pre-heating mode in which an inhalation detector is activated or to a heating mode, where an atomizing unit in the vaporizer is at least partly activated so that the vaporizer is fully heated when the first inhalation is taken.

Abstract: A nozzle system including a nozzle body having a fluid path through which fluid to be dispensed is flowable. The system includes a fluid valve positioned in the fluid path and movable between a first position and a second position, and a manually operable lever operatively coupleable to the fluid valve and movable between a first position and a second position. The system further has a biasing mechanism configured to apply a force biasing at least one of the valve or the lever to one of the associated first or second positions, and a magnetic assist system configured to apply a magnetic force opposing the biasing force applied by the biasing mechanism.

Abstract: A micromechanical structure includes a substrate and a functional structure arranged at the substrate. The functional structure has a functional region configured to deflect with respect to the substrate responsive to a force acting on the functional region. The functional structure includes a conductive base layer and a functional structure comprising a stiffening structure having a stiffening structure material arranged at the conductive base layer and only partially covering the conductive base layer at the functional region. The stiffening structure material includes a silicon material and at least a carbon material.

Abstract: Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) structures, methods of manufacture and design structures are disclosed. The method includes forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) cavity. The method for forming the cavity further includes forming at least one first vent hole of a first dimension which is sized to avoid or minimize material deposition on a beam structure during sealing processes. The method for forming the cavity further includes forming at least one second vent hole of a second dimension, larger than the first dimension.

Abstract: One or more conductive shielding plates are formed in a standard ASIC wafer top metal layer, e.g., for blocking cross-talk from MEMS device structure(s) on the MEMS wafer to circuitry on the ASIC wafer when the MEMS device is capped directly by the ASIC wafer in a wafer-level chip scale package. Generally speaking, a shielding plate should be at least slightly larger than the MEMS device structure it is shielding (e.g., a movable MEMS structure such as an accelerometer proof mass or a gyroscope resonator), and the shielding plate cannot be in contact with the MEMS device structure during or after wafer bonding. Thus, a recess is formed to ensure that there is sufficient cavity space away from the top surface of the MEMS device structure. The shielding plate is electrically conductive and can be biased, e.g., to the same voltage as the opposing MEMS device structure in order to maintain zero electrostatic attraction force between the MEMS device structure and the shielding plate.

Abstract: In described examples, a MEMS device is enclosed within a sealed package including nonmetal oxide gasses at levels greater than 1% by volume. In at least one example, the MEMS device is protected against premature failure from various causes, including charging, particle growth and stiction by moieties of the nonmetal oxide gasses reacting with various exposed surfaces within the package of the MEMS device and/or the adsorbed water layers on said surfaces.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a packaging technique for making a directional microphone which employs mechanical structures to cancel undesired background noise to realize the directional function instead of an extra sensor required in electronic noise-cancelling techniques, thus reducing footprint and cost of a directional microphone. A directional microphone based on this technique can include an acoustic sensor and a housing enclosing the acoustic sensor. The acoustic sensor can include a sensing diaphragm, a cavity below the sensing diaphragm, and a first substrate. The directional microphone device can further includes a channel with an inlet open at an edge of the first substrate and an outlet connected with the cavity. The housing can include a cover attached to a second substrate supporting the first substrate. The cover can include a first opening over the sensing diaphragm and a second opening at a side of the cover.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) acoustic pressure sensor device and a method for making same. The MEMS device includes: a substrate; a fixed electrode provided on the substrate; and a multilayer structure, which includes multiple metal layers and multiple metal plugs, wherein the multiple metal layers are connected by the multiple metal plugs. A cavity is formed between the multilayer structure and the fixed electrode. Each metal layer in the multilayer structure includes multiple metal sections. The multiple metal sections of one metal layer and those of at least another metal layer are staggered to form a substantially blanket surface as viewed from a moving direction of an acoustic wave.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method including forming a micro-electro-mechanical system (“MEMS”) wafer including a first MEMS device and a second MEMS device. A complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) wafer is formed including a first electrically conductive via and a second electrically conductive via. A layer stack including a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a bond layer is deposited over the first electrically conductive via and the second electrically conductive via. The layer stack is etched to define a first standoff, a second standoff, a third standoff, a first bump stop over the first electrically conductive via, and a second bump stop over the second electrically conductive via. The first bump stop and the second bump stop are etched to remove the bond layer. The first bump stop is further etched to remove the second conductive layer. The MEMS wafer is bonded to the CMOS wafer.

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes patterning a wiring layer to form at least one fixed plate and forming a sacrificial material on the wiring layer. The method further includes forming an insulator layer of one or more films over the at least one fixed plate and exposed portions of an underlying substrate to prevent formation of a reaction product between the wiring layer and a sacrificial material. The method further includes forming at least one MEMS beam that is moveable over the at least one fixed plate. The method further includes venting or stripping of the sacrificial material to form at least a first cavity.

Abstract: A multiple silicon trenches forming method and an etching mask structure, the method comprises: step S11, providing a MEMS sealing cap silicon substrate (100); step S12, forming n stacked mask layers (101, 102, 103) on the MEMS sealing cap silicon substrate (100), after forming each mask layer, photolithographing and etching the mask layer and all other mask layers beneath the same to form a plurality of etching windows (D1, D2, D3); step S13, etching the MEMS sealing cap silicon substrate by using the current uppermost mask layer and a layer of mask material beneath the same as a mask; step S14, removing the current uppermost mask layer; step S15, repeating the step S13 and the step S14 until all the n mask layers are removed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provides for nanozymes, methods of making nanozymes, methods of using nanozymes, and the like.

Abstract: A combined reformer and purifier for converting a hydrogen-rich feedstock into purified hydrogen is described. The combined reformer and purifier can include at least one compression plate as an assembly comprising at least one first cavity comprising a catalyst effective to liberate hydrogen from said hydrogen-rich feedstock and forming a hydrogen-rich mixed gas. The compression plate assembly can also include at least one second cavity enclosing a burner or oxidative catalytic reactor to oxidize said hydrogen-depleted raffinate or said hydrogen-rich feedstock to supply heat to the at least one first cavity containing said catalyst. The compression plate assembly can also include an interior surface proximal to said membrane and an exterior surface distal to said membrane. The compression plate assembly can also include a third cavity effective to preheat said hydrogen-rich feedstock prior to being delivered to said catalyst.

Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.

Abstract: A process for separating heavy metals from phosphoric starting material comprises the following steps: (i) heating the starting material to a temperature of 600 to 1.200° C. in a first reactor (1) and withdrawing combustion gas; (ii) using the combustion gas of step (i) to preheat an alkaline source; and (iii) transferring the heated starting material of step (i) and the heated alkaline source of step (ii) to a second reactor (20), adding an elemental carbon source, heating to a temperature of 700 to 1.100° C. and withdrawing process gas and a product stream.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nano-diamond, a method of manufacturing the same, and a nano-fluid using the same. The nano-diamond is prepared to comprise functional group represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 that is introduced onto a surface thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode material, an electrode, an electrical storage device and a lithium-ion capacitor, and the electrode material includes a carbon material and reduces its weight at a temperature not more than 650° C. by 20% relative to the weight thereof before heating when thermogravimetric analysis is performed on the electrode material with a heating rate of 5° C./min in an air flow at a rate of 100 ml/min.

Abstract: A precursor composition is provided, including a templating component having a block copolymer, a phenolic compound, a cross-linkable aldehyde component, and a graphitizing agent including a polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). The precursor composition is polymerized to form a polymerized carbonization precursor. The polymerized carbonization precursor is carbonized to form a mesoporous carbon material.

Abstract: A synthesis reactor for producing carbon nanotubes. The reactor includes a main reactor, a feeder, a settler, an air inlet device, and a product outlet. The main reactor communicates with the settler in the form of a communicating vessel. The feeder communicates with the settler via a catalyst inlet. The air inlet device is disposed under the settler. The wall of the main reactor is provided with a heat exchanger. The product outlet is disposed at the lower part of the main reactor. A method for producing a carbon nanotube, includes: 1) drying red mud for 1 to 4 hour(s) at the temperature of between 101° C. and 109° C.; 2) smashing and sieving the red mud through a 200-mesh sieve to yield a catalyst; and 3) adding the catalyst to a synthesis reactor.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing isolated graphene sheets from a supply of coke or coal powder containing therein domains of hexagonal carbon atoms and/or hexagonal carbon atomic interlayers. The method comprises: (a) dispersing particles of the coke or coal powder in a liquid medium containing therein an optional surfactant or dispersing agent to produce a suspension or slurry, wherein the coke or coal powder is selected from petroleum coke, coal-derived coke, meso-phase coke, synthetic coke, leonardite, anthracite, lignite coal, bituminous coal, or natural coal mineral powder, or a combination thereof; and (b) exposing the suspension or slurry to ultrasonication at an energy level for a sufficient length of time to produce the isolated graphene sheets.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing isolated graphene sheets from a supply of coke or coal powder containing therein domains of hexagonal carbon atoms and/or hexagonal carbon atomic interlayers. The process comprises: (a) subjecting the supply of coke or coal powder to a supercritical fluid at a first temperature and a first pressure for a first period of time in a pressure vessel and then (b) rapidly depressurizing the supercritical fluid at a fluid release rate sufficient for effecting exfoliation and separation of the coke or coal powder to produce isolated graphene sheets, wherein the coke or coal powder is selected from petroleum coke, coal-derived coke, meso-phase coke, synthetic coke, leonardite, anthracite, lignite coal, bituminous coal, or natural coal mineral powder, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A molecular sieve having the framework structure of ZSM-5 is described comprising crystals having an external surface area in excess of 100 m2/g (as determined by the t-plot method for nitrogen physisorption) and a unique X-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: A method comprising (a) reacting aluminum metal with an acid in the presence of water to provide a first aluminum salt solution comprising an aluminum salt in water, wherein the aluminum salt comprises a reaction product of the acid and the aluminum metal, (b) heating the first aluminum salt solution to provide a mother liquor and solid aluminum salt, (c) optionally, separating the solid aluminum salt from the mother liquor, (d) optionally, dissolving at least a portion of the separated solid aluminum salt with water to provide a second aluminum salt solution, (e) spray roasting the first, or second (if produced), aluminum salt solution to provide an aluminum oxide powder, and (f) washing the aluminum oxide powder, wherein the washed aluminum oxide powder comprises less than about 30 ppmw total metallic and alkyl impurities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an amino-containing neutral phosphine extractant of Formula I in extraction and separation of thorium, and a process of extracting and separating thorium using the amino-containing neutral phosphine extractant of Formula I, wherein, R1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C12 alkyl, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of C1-16 alkyl and hydrogen, and n is an integer of 1 to 8.

Abstract: A system reclaiming contaminated water includes a heat exchanger that receives the contaminated water and converts at least a portion of the contaminated water into steam and collects at least a portion of the contaminants within the heat exchanger. A thermal transfer fluid is heated by a heat exchanger is communication with a heat source. The heated fluid is circulated through the heat exchanger to heat the contaminated water. A steam engine is coupled to a generator, the steam engine receives the steam from the heat exchanger to drive the generator to provide power for the system. Steam exhausted from the steam engine is supplied to supplemental heat loads and then condensed in a modular condensing system. The collected contaminants are directed to an evaporation device to remove residual liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating a liquid containing a dissolved gas, said device comprising: a hydrodynamic reactor capable of generating, by cavitation, bubbles of said gas within said liquid, and a gas separator capable of extracting said bubbles from said liquid.

Abstract: An ultraviolet disinfection device for a wastewater treatment system includes a tank having a tank inlet and a tank outlet, a treatment housing within the interior chamber and forming a treatment chamber, an ultraviolet light emitting device within the treatment chamber and emitting radiation having a disinfecting effect on bacteria, and a sample well disposed within the interior chamber and forming a well chamber. The tank forms an interior chamber so that effluent discharged from the wastewater treatment system and enters a tank inlet and flows into the interior chamber. Effluent within the interior chamber enters the treatment chamber through a housing inlet and flows past the ultraviolet light emitting device within the treatment chamber to a housing outlet.

Abstract: A cavitation plate and system comprises a plurality of flow elements through the thickness of the cavitation plate. Each of the plurality of flow elements comprises an inlet channel a converging nozzle coupled to the inlet channel, a throat in fluid communicating with the converging nozzle, a diverging diffuser in fluid communication with the throat and an outlet channel in fluid communication with the diverging diffuser.

Abstract: An integrated plant for the treatment of medical laboratory waste includes at least a container for collecting the waste and a loading pump which transfers separate quantities of waste to a tank, in such a way that the plant operates thanks to gravity with intermittent cycles. A method for the treatment of the waste allows the separation of a liquid part, which is discharged into the sewers after a specific treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for reducing the malodorous sulfide gas released by a wastewater treatment system. The method preserves the vitality of waste consuming organisms within the system. The method comprises the steps of: determining the SRP PAA demand of the system, determining the aerobic PAA demand of the system, and adding a composition in an amount such that it is in excess of the SRP PAA demand but is below the aerobic PAA demand. Even though the composition increases the amount of sulfates within the wastewater it reduces the amount of SRP which prevents the malodorous sulfite gas release. The composition comprises at least one percarboxyacid.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for denitrification.

Abstract: A method of forming a rope material from a loose feed scrap includes a number of operations to mechanically bind the loose feed scrap. The feed scrap is collected. The feed scrap is twisted and compressed, operations that may be performed simultaneously. This twisted and compressed feed scrap, now in the form of a rope material, is then fed into a melter system.

Abstract: During the glass bottle forming process a pair of arms is used to form the bottle one after another is rapid succession; a bottle is formed in a glass machine in approximately three to four seconds. The machine is exposed to extremes in temperature as well as extremes in pressure. One of the chief issues with the operation of this machine are the interruption of use of the machine if the machine should fail or begin to produce defective bottles. Any shutdown of the machine leads to disruption in production and is unwelcome.

Abstract: Submerged combustion systems and methods of use to produce foamed glass. One system includes a submerged combustion melter having an outlet, the melter configured to produce an initial foamy molten glass having a density and comprising bubbles filled primarily with combustion product gases. The initial foamy molten glass is deposited directly onto or into a transport apparatus that transports the initial foamy molten glass to a downstream processing apparatus. An intermediate stage may be included between the melter and the transport apparatus. One intermediate stage is a channel that includes gas injectors. Another intermediate stage is a channel that produces an upper flow of a less dense glass and a relatively more dense glass lower flow. The upper flow may be processed into foamed glass products, while the more dense flow may be processed into dense glass products.

Abstract: Methods of producing a glass sheet each comprise the step of creating a vacuum to force the entire lateral portion of the glass ribbon to engage an anvil portion of a breaking device in the elastic zone. The vacuum is provided by a plurality of pressure zones that are operated independent from one another, wherein each pressure zone is provided with a set of suction cups. In further examples, glass ribbon breaking devices each include a plurality of pressure zones that are configured to be operated independent from one another with each pressure zone being provided with set of suction cups.

Abstract: A method for producing a depressed-cladding core rod of an ultra-low water peak optical fiber, the method including 1) producing a core rod component; 2) producing an inner cladding casing component; 3) disposing the core rod hollow shaft and the casing hollow shaft respectively in the glass lathe; 4) cutting off connections among a pressure controlling pipe, a scrubber, and a vacuum pump; 5) connecting the inner cladding casing to the core rod hollow shaft hermetically; 6) turning on the glass lathe; 7) transporting a first mixture gas to the core rod hollow shaft; 8) moving a high temperature heat source; 9) transporting a second mixture gas to the core rod hollow shaft; 10) transporting the first mixture gas to the core rod hollow shaft; 11) transporting the first mixture gas under certain conditions; and 12) controlling relevant parameters to fuse the inner cladding casing with the core layer rod.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a reinforced glass plate for an induction cooking device, the chemical composition of which comprises the following colorants, in a content which varies within the weight limits defined hereinafter: Fe2O3 (total iron): 0.8% to 1.8%, CoO: 0.02% to 0.06%, Se: 0 to 0.005%, Cr2O3: 0 to 0.1%. The invention is also directed towards an induction cooking device comprising at least one inductor placed under such a glass plate.

Abstract: A process for producing a glass substrate includes a step of forming an antiglare region on at least one of main surfaces of a glass plate, a cutting step of cutting the glass plate and a removal step of removing a part of the antiglare region.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to optically transparent and IR reflecting films having a metal oxide based composite layer which can synergistically improve the optical properties, solar properties, and production speed of the whole composite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bypass system for use with off gases that have exited a cement kiln utilized in a cement making process. The bypass system is adapted to remove both NOx and volatile components that are present in the off gases while the off gases are in the bypass duct.