Abstract: An elevator system includes an elevator car drive assembly configured to drive at least one elevator car to a plurality of floors serviced by the elevator system. A mobile electronic device inputs a ride request to deliver an available elevator car among the at least one elevator car to a floor location containing the mobile electronic device. An electronic elevator controller is in signal communication with the elevator drive assembly and the mobile electronic device. The electronic elevator controller is configured to determine an unavailability of an originally assigned elevator car selected to perform the ride request, and to transmit reassignment information to the mobile electronic device indicating modification of the ride request.

Abstract: An elevator dispatch control system includes an electronic UserID detection device that detects a UserID device and extracts a device identifier associated with the UserID device. An electronic ride request unit detects a ride request of a user. An electronic elevator controller is in communication with the UserID device and the ride request unit. The elevator controller determines contact information of the user based on a comparison between the extracted device identifier and a plurality of stored device identifiers stored in a database. The elevator controller transmits elevator car assignment information to the user device associated with the UserID device based on the determined contact information.

Abstract: A system and method for detection of a malfunction in an elevator. The system includes an elevator cab, a server, at least one sensor, and a controller. The controller receives a signal captured by the at least sensor and transmit to the server. The server processes the transmitted signal and prognostically detects the malfunction in the elevator cab.

Abstract: An illustrative example method of maintaining an elevator drive includes determining whether a humidity condition near the elevator drive is outside a desired range. When the humidity condition is outside the desired range and the elevator drive is idle, reactive power is provided to at least one component of the elevator drive to increase a temperature of the at least one component without using the elevator drive to operate an associated elevator system.

Abstract: An elevator system includes an elevator car within an elevator hoistway; a camera; a network; and an image analysis system in communication with the camera over the network; the camera providing a reference image to the image analysis system; the camera providing a current image to the image analysis system; the image analysis system comparing the current image to the reference image to detect a difference between the current image to the reference image; the image analysis system initiating a maintenance notification to a user device in response to the comparing.

Abstract: A passenger conveyor performance rating system includes a user device and a computing server. The user device obtains geographical information of the passenger conveyor system and displays a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface receives a first input indicating an operating performance of an individual passenger conveyor and a second input indicating at least one operation fault of the individual passenger conveyor. The computing server receives first data indicating the operating performance, second data indicating the at least one operation fault, and third data indicating the geographical information. The computing server further determines a faulty passenger conveyor system based on the first data and the second data and determines the geographical location of the faulty passenger conveyor system based on the geographical information received from the user device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchor point for e.g. lifting and/or lashing down an object. The anchor point comprises a base, which is configured for fixing to the object such that it is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The anchor point also comprises a retainer bracket held on two bearing points on the base such that it is tiltable about a tilt axis relative to the base. In order to prevent the retainer bracket from getting stuck when a force is applied thereto, which may lead to a sudden and jerky turnover of the retainer bracket or even to fracturing of the anchor point and crashing of the load, the tilt axis is movable relative to the base according to the present invention. Preferably, a motion link, for example, is provided on at least one bearing point.

Abstract: A tower for a concentrated solar power plant includes: an upper external platform on which is arranged an essentially cylindrical solar receiver with an external side surface and an upper base, the side surface of the receiver including a plurality of removably mounted receiving panels; and a placement and maintenance system for the receiving panels. The placement and maintenance system for the receiving panels includes a crane mounted so as to be rotatable 360° and guided using at least two concentric rails, on the upper base of the receiver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique of executing: a fixing step of coupling a pulling-raising rope 171 to a vicinity of a distal end 73 of a strut 70; a first raising step of pulling the pulling-raising rope 171 rearwardly to cause a swingable portion 78 of the strut 70 to swing upwardly and rearwardly; a second raising step of pulling the pulling-raising rope 171 rearwardly until a strut body portion 76 has a rearwardly inclined posture with respect to a vertical direction; a strut returning step of pulling a pulling-returning rope 23a forwardly to a position where a forward swinging movement of the swingable portion 78 with respect to the strut body portion 76 is restricted; and a coupling step of coupling the swingable portion 78 and the strut body portion 76 to each other in a non-swingable manner.

Abstract: A mobile crane having a main jib that is mounted thereupon for luffing and that can be oriented by means of a luffing cylinder, and a main jib extension that is detachably connected to a main jib head of the main jib by means of upper and lower bolts, it being possible to angle the main jib extension about a luffing axis relative to the main jib proceeding from a base position following release of the upper or lower bolts and using an angle drive, the angle drive engaging with a foot of the main jib extension, a maximum angling angle being delimited by an adjustable angling plate, and the angling plate engaging with the foot of the main jib extension and the main jib head. The angle drive may be a component of an angling plate in the form of a combi-angling plate.

Abstract: A mobile crane comprising a main boom, which is supported on the mobile crane in such a way that the main boom can be rocked and which can be put upright by means of an elevating cylinder, and a main boom extension, which is releasably connected to a main boom head of the main boom by upper and lower pins. The main boom extension, proceeding from a home position, can be angled in relation to the main boom about a rocking axis by means of an angle drive after the upper pins have been released, which angle drive acts on a base of the main boom extension, where a drive of the mobile crane provided for a different task provides the kinetic energy for the angle drive. The angle drive is designed in such that a telescoping cylinder of the main boom provides the kinetic energy for the angle drive.

Abstract: A balanced cantilevered feeding apparatus for coupling with a jib, and a complementary method for its operation, configured to facilitate depositing and removing of a load through an opening in a building. The apparatus includes two spaced apart upright hoisting assemblies disposed on the jib, and a fly beam hoisted, balanced, and selectively positioned along a lateral axis by the two hoisting assemblies. A load securing member is mounted on a cantilevered extension portion of the fly beam, wherein the member extends beyond one of the two hoisting assemblies toward the building, and a counterweight is connected to the fly beam in the vicinity of another of the two hoisting assemblies.

Abstract: A load handling processing (LHP) module for handling a transport of a load within a region includes a housing attachable to a crane, the housing includes: one or more sensors, configured to collect load identification data; a memory configured to store predetermined load parameters; and a processor configured to identify a load to be transported by the crane by comparing the load identification data, received from said one or a plurality of sensors, with the predetermined load parameters in the memory, to monitor a motion of the load with a load motion data during transport of the load from an initial point to a destination point in accordance with the predetermined load parameters, and to initiate corrective actions in the motion of the load if upon assessing from the monitored motion data that the load motion during transport does not conform to the predefined load parameters.

Abstract: A rope hoist includes a rope drum mechanism easy to attach to a frame structure and clarified positioning reference. The rope drum is rotatably supported by a first support part on one end side and a second support part on another end side of the rope drum. A pair of supporting ribs having clearances with respect to a first drum support frame is provided with the first support part. A first connection member penetrates the supporting ribs and the first drum support frame in a state of both-end support. A second connection member penetrates a frame attachment portion and a second drum support frame in a state of cantilever. A support shaft couples the first support part and the second support part and is arranged on an axis passing through a position different from positions of the first connection member and the second connection member.

Abstract: A spooling apparatus (40) for spooling and regulating the pull of a rope (12) or a cable that shall be spooled onto or out from a winch drum (22), comprising a spooling sheave (42) onto which the rope (12) is guided before it is spooled onto the winch drum (22), where the spooling apparatus (40) comprises a linearly moving slide (44) and that the spooling sheave (42) is mounted in the slide (44) so that it can be tilted sideways. Also described is a system for the spooling in of a rope (12) or a cable that shall be spooled onto or out from a winch drum (22) comprising a winch (20) with said winch drum (22) and a traction unit (26) for the tension on the rope (12), and also a spooling apparatus (40).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable winch (100) for an aircraft or vehicle. The cable winch (100) has a central module (110), which can be or is attached to the aircraft or vehicle. The central module (110) is shaped in such a way that the central module can he or is mechanically connected to at least one further module (120, 130, 150, 160) of the cable winch (100) in a manually detachable manner by using at least one fastening device. The cable winch (100) also has a capstan drive module (120) for drawing a cable into the cable winch (100) and for letting the cable out of the cable winch (100). The capstan drive module (120) is shaped in such a way that the capstan drive module can be or is mechanically connected to the central module (110) in a manually detachable manner by using the at least one fastening device. The cable winch (100) also has a cable-winding module (130) for holding the cable by winding and unwinding the cable.

Abstract: A mute hand winch includes a supporting system, a drive system and a braking system. The drive system includes a drive shaft, a capstan assembly and a first gear. Both the drive shaft and the capstan assembly are disposed at the base, the first gear is in threaded connection with the drive shaft, and the first gear is engaged with the capstan assembly. The braking system includes a second gear and a third gear. The second gear is sleeved on the drive shaft and is located at one side of the first gear. There is a gap between the first gear and the second gear. The first gear and the second gear are selectively attached and locked tightly to prevent the first gear and the capstan assembly from rotating. The third gear is fixed at the base, and the third gear has an unilateral bearing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided, some apparatuses comprise: a location controller separate from a motorized transport unit, comprising: a transceiver configured to receive communications from the motorized transport unit; a control circuit; a memory storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: obtain, from the communications, a unique light source identifier of a light source detected by the motorized transport unit, and relative distance information determined by the motorized transport unit through an optical measurement; process the at least one unique light source identifier and the relative distance information relative to a mapping of the shopping facility; and determine, in response to the processing, a location of the motorized transport unit within the shopping facility as a function of the at least one unique light source identifier and the relative distance information.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system comprising: multiple self-propelled motorized transport units; a wireless communication network; and a central computer comprising: a transceiver, a control circuit and a memory storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to: receive a request from a customer requesting location information for a requested item; identify the requested item is a category of items, and identify category location information; communicate routing instructions to the motorized transport unit based on the category location information causing the motorized transport unit to initiate physical movement; and communicate to the motorized transport unit a species clarification inquiry instruction configured to cause the motorized transport unit, while implementing routing instructions to move toward the category location, to present a clarification inquiry to the customer seeking clarification in narrowing the identified category to one or more produ

Abstract: System and method for an operator calibrated implement position display system for a loader work vehicle. The loader work vehicle has a boom and an implement each positionable by hydraulic cylinders actuated by a hydraulic circuit. The system includes a source of position data for the boom and the implement. The system also includes a controller that determines an operator defined level position and stores the operator defined level position as a calibrated level position for the implement. The controller also determines, based on the position data, a current position of the implement and compares the current position of the implement with the calibrated level position. The controller generates operator interface data for rendering on a display associated with the loader work vehicle that graphically illustrates the current position of the implement relative to the calibrated level position.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and redirecting a rigging rope comprising a ring having an outer annular surface and a central passage extending between first and second side edges defining an inner surface, wherein the outer surface includes at least two circumferential grooves therearound and wherein the inner surface has a curved cross-sectional profile extending between the first and second side edges.

Abstract: The Hands Free Grating Remover is a mechanical device designed for use in raising or lowering grating with a “hands free approach”. To accomplish a “hands free” approach an integral cantilever pivot point is used to apply force or remove force from one side to accomplish raising or lowering grating with the other side. For determination of safe and unsafe places to put hands, and integral color coding has been specified.

Abstract: The corkscrew with lever includes a spiral mounted rotating on a zone of a handle between an end segment and a maneuvering segment, and a telescoping arm having a first element mounted rotating on the end segment and a second element, having an upper end and a lower end, mounted sliding in the first element between an idle position and a second position. The lower edge of the lower end of said second element is provided to bear on the neck of a bottle. The end segment defines a circular cam having, as center, the second axis and able to act on the upper end of the second element, which is connected to the second axis using a return member. In a usage position of the corkscrew, its upper end is continuously kept in contact with the cam and its lower end extends continuously outside the first element.

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: A rotary filling machine includes a hub member and a hub insert. The hub member includes an internal bore defining an inner surface portion with a plurality of material transfer openings. The hub insert includes a portion disposed within the bore, wherein the portion includes an outer surface portion that includes a plurality of material transfer openings. One of the hub member or the hub insert is rotatable and the other of the hub member or the hub insert is stationary.

Abstract: A synchronization system for a container-processing plant, including a container-forming machine configured to form a container, the container-forming machine having a first rotating wheel for rotating the container about a first rotation axis; a container-filling machine operatively coupled to the container-forming machine and configured to fill the container, the container-filling machine having a second rotating wheel for rotating the container about a second rotation axis; and at least one electric motor configured to cause the first rotating wheel and the second rotating wheel to rotate, the synchronization system comprising: a position sensor provided in the container-forming machine and configured to detect a rotating position of the first rotating wheel and to generate a position detection signal; at least one control unit configured to: receive information associated with the position detection signal; synchronize the rotation of the second rotating wheel to the rotation of the first rotating wheel b

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus comprise a funnel, at least one extendable arm affixed to the funnel, and at least one jam on an end of the at least one extendable arm wherein the jam is configured to hold the funnel in a container. The system, method and apparatus further comprise the funnel which cam comprises a collapsible funnel. Jaws can be formed on an end of the funnel. The embodiments include a scoop configured to measure and dispense a material. A spring can be configured in the at least one extendable arm.

Abstract: A separable container including a top and a base joined by a locking ring, the top and the base attached to the ring through locking tabs adapted to sealingly attach the top to the base through the ring. The base is of a converging shape allowing bases to be nestled within each other when separated from the top for easier transport when empty. When assembled the container typical includes a bladder to hold a liquid to be dispensed and a pressuring means enables the liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water taking device for a barreled water bucket. The water taking device includes a fixing apparatus. One end of the fixing apparatus is fixedly connected with a bucket opening of the barreled water bucket. The aperture size of the fixing apparatus is adjustable to adapt to bucket openings of barreled water buckets having different apertures. As the fixing apparatus and the bucket opening of the barreled water bucket are fixedly connected, and the aperture of the fixing apparatus is adjustable to adapt to the bucket openings of the barreled water buckets having different apertures, the present disclosure may ensure that the water taking device may take water from the barreled water bucket successfully under a stably connected environment to facilitate use by a user.

Abstract: A polymeric keg connector for fluidly connecting the interior of a container has an opening with a fluid tube. The keg connector has a connector, a coupler, a support movable in a longitudinal direction Z with respect to the base body, a tube, and a penetration actuator. The distance the support is moved is sufficient for the tube penetration end to penetrate into the opening provided on a closure of the container. The sliding surfaces of the connector and the support are manufactured with a particulate-reinforced polymeric material and the polymeric material of the connector is reinforced by a particulate material that can be different from the particulate material reinforcing the support element.

Abstract: Tapping assembly for a beverage, including container including a first and second container, wherein the first container has a neck portion and the second container is suspended in the first container, from the neck portion thereof. A neck region of the container is provided with at least one opening in a side wall thereof, preferably in a neck region of the first container, opening into a space between the first and second containers. The assembly further includes a connecting device, connected or connectable to the neck portion, wherein the connecting device includes at least one connecting element for connecting to the at least one opening, wherein the connecting element is connected to a source of pressurised gas.

Abstract: A gaseous hydrogen storage and distribution system with a cryogenic supply and a method for the cryogenic conversion of liquid hydrogen into high-pressure gaseous hydrogen are provided. The gaseous hydrogen storage and distribution system includes pressuring liquid hydrogen from a cryogenic tank using a low pressure liquid pump before vaporization within a relatively small vaporizer. The resulting high pressure gaseous hydrogen is transferred to a plurality of storage tanks at ambient temperature according to a desired fill sequence. The high pressure hydrogen gas is subsequently distributed from the storage tanks through a hydrogen fueling dispenser according to a desired dispensing sequence. The present system and method provide improvements in operational safety, eliminates the use of high pressure gas compressor, and minimizes boiling off and ventilation losses at a reduced cost when compared to existing thermal compression storage systems.

Abstract: Liquid container nozzles including a valve handle, valve body, spool, and spout assembly, where the valve body may move slidingly into the valve handle over the spool to control the flow of liquid through the nozzle. Liquid flow may be controlled by adjusting the position of the valve body in relation to the valve handle and spool using varying force or pressure. The spool may include one or more holes to control the flow of liquid. In some examples of the invention, the spool may narrow in an S-shaped fashion, and the holes of the spool may be located on a portion of the spool that narrows to form S-shaped holes. These holes may swirl liquid as it is poured from the nozzle to create a more uniform flow.

Abstract: An example indication system for use with a refueling system including a hose for supplying fuel from a tanker aircraft to a receiver aircraft and a refueling coupler coupled to an end of the hose is described. The indication system includes a first transceiver located at the refueling coupler and configured to receive refueling information from a second transceiver located at the tanker aircraft, a plurality of light sources located at the refueling coupler, and a processor in communication with the first transceiver to receive the refueling information, and in communication with the plurality of light sources to operate the plurality of light sources based on the refueling information.

Abstract: A multiple pump system is disclosed. The multiple pump system may include a fluid tank and a multiple pump vessel connected to the fluid tank. The multiple pump vessel may include at least one first pump and at least one second pump located therein. In addition, the at least one first pump may be configured to dispense a fluid from the fluid tank at a first pressure, and the at least one second pump may be configured to dispense the fluid from the fluid tank at a second pressure. The first pressure may be different from the second pressure, such that the at least one first pump may be configured to dispense liquefied natural gas, and the at least one second pump may be configured to dispense compressed natural gas.

Abstract: Described is a work station of a system for packaging pillows of the type comprising a magazine for stacked covers, a unit for transferring one single cover at a time on an operating line and a sewing machine. The work station comprises at least two tensioning lines, slidable parallel to the movement of the operating line for the entry of their free ends inside the cover and translatable transversely to the movement of the operating line for keeping the cover in the open configuration. At least one rotatable gripper, for clamping the end flap of the cover and its folding on the cover, defines an end turn-up. The work station also comprises an apparatus for inserting padding inside the cover.

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 method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes receiving a substrate, receiving a heater, receiving an electrode, and receiving a sensing material. The substrate have a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a plurality of vias extending from the second surface toward the first surface and filled with a conductive or semiconductive material and a first oxide layer, the first oxide layer surrounding the conductive or semiconductive material in the plurality of vias, and a second oxide layer disposed over the first surface and the second surface. The heater is disposed within a membrane over the first surface of the substrate and electrically connected with the substrate. The electrode is over the heater and the membrane; and the sensing material covers a portion of the electrode.

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: An object of the invention is to provide a MEMS device that is easy to set a cavity inner pressure to a desired value by utilizing normally-used MEMS device manufacturing processes and process materials without increase in the number of processes of manufacturing the MEMS device. In order to solve the problem, as a typical MEMS device of the present invention, a MEMS device having a cavity includes an insulating film containing hydrogen in vicinity of the cavity and a hydrogen barrier film covering the insulating film.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a MEMS device includes a hole forming step of forming a plurality of holes concaved from a principal surface in a substrate material including a semiconductor, a connecting-hollow-portion forming step of forming a connecting hollow portion that connects the plurality of holes together, and a movable-portion forming step of, by partially moving the semiconductor of the substrate material so as to close at least one part of the plurality of holes, forming a hollow portion that exists inside the substrate material and a movable portion that coincides with the hollow portion when viewed in a thickness direction of the substrate material.

Abstract: Systems and methods that protect CMOS layers from exposure to a release chemical are provided. The release chemical is utilized to release a micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) device integrated with the CMOS wafer. Sidewalls of passivation openings created in a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wafer expose a dielectric layer of the CMOS wafer that can be damaged on contact with the release chemical. In one aspect, to protect the CMOS wafer and prevent exposure of the dielectric layer, the sidewalls of the passivation openings can be covered with a metal barrier layer that is resistant to the release chemical. Additionally, or optionally, an insulating barrier layer can be deposited on the surface of the CMOS wafer to protect a passivation layer from exposure to the release chemical.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component including a substrate and a cap which is joined to the substrate, and, together with the substrate, encloses a first cavity, a first pressure prevailing and a first gas mixture having a first chemical composition being enclosed in the first cavity. In a first step, an access opening connecting the first cavity to surroundings of the micromechanical component being formed in the substrate or in the cap. In a second step, the first pressure and/or the first chemical composition in the first cavity being set. In a third step, the access opening being sealed by introducing energy or heat into an absorbing portion of the substrate or the cap with the aid of a laser, a reversible getter for further setting the first pressure and/or the first chemical composition being introduced into the first cavity chronologically prior to the third step.

Abstract: An electromechanical device includes a stack consisting of an insulating layer inserted between two solid layers. The device also includes a micromechanical structure suspended above a recess and a nanometric structure suspended above the recess. The relevant position of the nanometric structure relative to the micrometric structure is defined by the delimitation of the contours of the two structures by etching a first surface of a substrate consisting of a solid layer so as to obtain trenches that define the structures.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing recessed micromechanical structures in a MEMS device wafer. First vertical trenches in the device wafer define the horizontal dimensions of both level and recessed structures. The horizontal face of the device wafer and the vertical sidewalls of the first vertical trenches are then covered with a self-supporting etching mask which is made of a self-supporting mask material, which is sufficiently rigid to remain standing vertically in the location where it was deposited even as the sidewall upon which it was deposited is etched away. Recess trenches are then etched under the protection of the self-supporting mask. The method allows a spike-preventing aggressive etch to be used for forming the recess trenches, without harming the sidewalls in the first vertical trenches.

Abstract: At least one semiconductor component is packaged by covering at least one partial surface of the at least one semiconductor component with at least one chemically or physically dissoluble sacrificial material; surrounding the at least one semiconductor component at least partially with a photoablatable packaging material; exposing the sacrificial material on the at least one partial surface of the at least one semiconductor component at least partially by forming at least one trench through at least the packaging material using a light beam; and exposing the at least one partial surface of the at least one semiconductor component at least partially by at least partially removing the previously exposed sacrificial material using a chemical or physical removal method to which the packaging material has a higher resistance than the sacrificial material.

Abstract: A method for a MEMS device includes receiving a diced wafer having a plurality devices disposed upon an adhesive substrate and having an associated known good device data, removing a first set of devices from the plurality of devices from the adhesive substrate in response to the known good device data, picking and placing a first set of the devices into a plurality of sockets within a testing platform, testing the first set of integrated devices includes while physically stressing the first set of devices, providing electrical power to the first set of devices and receiving electrical response data from the first set of devices, determining a second set of devices from the first set of devices, in response to the electrical response data, picking and placing the second set of devices into a transport tape media.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods, processes, and systems for safely and reliably purifying hydrogen from a gas mixture containing hydrogen and oxygen.

Abstract: A hydrogen storage system includes a pressure-sealed storage unit defining an interior and having an outlet, an upper manifold and a lower manifold separated by a dividing plane having a set of ports, a set of chambers, and a hydrogen storage, wherein at least some hydrogen gas is supplied to the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention generally includes an ozone generation system with a power supply that measures the rate of energy delivered to the ozone generation cell. While changing voltage, frequency or current will likely affect the rate of energy delivery, current, frequency and voltage provide a very poor and unreliable control for an ozone generation cell. It is only through control of the rate of energy delivery that consistent, reliable ozone generation is possible. Based upon the measurements of the rate of energy delivery as measured at the ozone generation cell, compared to the rate of energy delivery supplied, the rate of energy delivery supplied can be adjusted to improve ozone production and control.