Patents Issued in March 21, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190083881
    Abstract: A mobile terminal for providing data to another mobile terminal through a touch input device includes: a touch screen configured to receive a touch input by the touch input device; a communication module configured to transmit and receive data through a communication connection with the touch input device; and a processor configured to, when a first touch input by the touch input device is received by the touch screen, provide, to the touch input device, predetermined data associated with a first application that is currently being executed in the mobile terminal, such that the predetermined data is provided to the other mobile terminal through the touch input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Manman Li, Rui Mao
  • Publication number: 20190083882
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a processor that performs operations including receiving an actuation profile comprising one or more actuation thresholds responsive to a detection of a triggering event during a gaming session of a video game, configuring the sensor according to the one or more actuation thresholds, receiving, from the sensor, a signal indicating a depression range of the button, comparing the depression range to the one or more actuation thresholds of the actuation profile, and generating an actuation state when the depression range exceeds an actuation threshold of the one or more actuation thresholds. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Tino Soelberg, Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil
  • Publication number: 20190083883
    Abstract: A game controller includes a grip, one or more finger-actuatable controls on the grip, and a rim located on the grip. The rim defines an aperture. The game controller further includes a paddle-actuatable sensor accessible through the aperture and a pivot spaced apart from the aperture. The pivot is configured to removably affix a selected paddle accessory to the game controller and to translate a touch applied to the selected paddle accessory outside of the aperture to an actuation of the paddle-actuatable sensor inside the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Gabriel Michael Rask Gassoway, Aaron Schmitz, Jason Victor Tsai, Christopher H. Kujawski
  • Publication number: 20190083884
    Abstract: A method for playing a multiplayer-network game performed by a user device comprises receiving information about at least one past play of at least one first user device from a game providing server, connecting the user device with at least one second user device, and playing a game between the user device and the at least one second user device in a state of synchronization with the at least one past play of the at least one first user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Eui-Joon YOUM
  • Publication number: 20190083885
    Abstract: A method of controlling a virtual camera comprising displaying, when a device is in a first orientation, a view of a scene on the device. A location in the scene is determined while the device is in the first orientation, based on user input detected on the device. Controls for the virtual camera on the device are configured to control the virtual camera in response to detecting that an orientation of the device has changed from the first orientation to a second orientation, the configuration of the controls being based on the determined location. Commands for the configured controls are received to control the virtual camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Belinda Margaret Yee
  • Publication number: 20190083886
    Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying audio playback of a video game is provided. The method includes ascertaining a game music data associated with the video game. The game music data may include a plurality of game soundtracks classified according to predetermined criteria. The method may include collecting feedback over a period of time while the user is playing the video game. The method may continue with determining, based on the feedback, one or more replacement soundtracks based on criteria associated with the one or more replacement soundtracks. The method may further include dynamically modifying the game music data while the user is playing the video game by replacing at least one of the plurality of game soundtracks with the one or more replacement soundtracks to obtain modified game music data. The modified game music data may be provided to the user while the user is playing the video game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Taylor, Glenn Black
  • Publication number: 20190083887
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an information processing method, an apparatus using the method and a non-transitory storage medium thereof. The method includes: when a first touch operation on the first touch operation area is detected, adjusting a presentation field of the game scene in the graphical user interface according to the first touch operation; when a preset action of the first touch operation is detected, determining a path point in the game scene according to a touch point of the preset action, and controlling the virtual character to move automatically towards the path point in the game scene according to a preset path finding strategy; and when a preset cancellation operation is detected, cancelling the path point and configuring the virtual character to move in the game scene according to the second touch operation on the second touch operation area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: NETEASE (HANGZHOU) NETWORK CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Zhikang TAN, Jingya ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20190083888
    Abstract: A system and method includes a first device with one or more processors coupled to a memory that executes instructions from the memory to perform the steps of receiving a request to begin a videogame; streaming video of the videogame to an audience; determine a popularity of the streaming video; and changing the videogame mechanics based on the popularity of the streaming video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Ziaja, Bryant Genepang Luk, Yu Tang, Christopher Diebold O'Toole, Robert He
  • Publication number: 20190083889
    Abstract: An information processor for executing a game comprises an input unit for operating the game, a memory for storing a counter area for digitizing and counting information which increases as the game is executed and a numerical value game rank correspondence table in which a plurality of numerical value ranges and a plurality of game ranks are associated, and a controller programmed to perform the following processes. (1a) a process of executing a game by operations of an input unit, (1b) a process of digitizing and counting information which increases as the game is executed in the counter area, (1c) a process of determining the game rank corresponding to the numerical value counted in the counter area on the basis of the numerical value counted in the counter area and the numerical value game rank correspondence table, (1d) a process of giving a benefit according to the game rank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Masaki OYAMA, Atsushi KUMITA, Toshikazu JINNOUCHI
  • Publication number: 20190083890
    Abstract: A system and method are described below for encoding interactive video used in video games streamed from a server to a client. For example, one embodiment of a computer-implemented method for performing video compression, and detecting a maximum data rate of a communication channel between a server and a client. The method includes transmitting a video stream comprising a series of compressed frames from the server to the client. The method includes detecting that the maximum data rate will be exceeded if a particular frame or frames of the sequence of frames are transmitted from the server to the client over the communication channel. The method includes reducing the frame rate of the video stream by adjusting compression of the video frames being sent from the server to the client to avoid exceeding the maximum data rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Roger van der Laan, Stephen G. Perlman
  • Publication number: 20190083891
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a balloon containment device including a central portion having a diameter larger than the diameter of the narrowest part of an expanded opening portion of a balloon. The device includes a longitudinally extending first portion extending from the central portion toward a proximate end to the balloon opening portion and having a length designed for placement extending outside the balloon opening portion. The device includes a longitudinally extending second portion extending from the central portion, and toward a distal end from the balloon opening portion, and having a length designed for placement inside of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Nevin R. Salvino
  • Publication number: 20190083892
    Abstract: A toy holding adapter for removably attaching a fidget spinner to an article. The article may include an airplane; a helicopter, or a cycle, such as a motorcycle or a bicycle. The fidget spinner is mounted to the article to provide the article with a visual appearance of a rotating body associated with the article to which it is applied. The holding adapter has a stem extending from a back face that is operatively coupled to a receiver in the article. A central cavity in the front face receives a cylindrical adapter cup that is dimensioned to receive a holding disk of the fidget spinner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Nicholas Jeremiah Howard
  • Publication number: 20190083893
    Abstract: A tool for separating blocks and other elements from an assembly of toy construction elements is disclosed. The tool may include a coupling end that can attach to pegs and/or openings in a block and is configured for easily prying off the block. The tool may include a moving member that can be used to configure the coupling end in two different configurations for coupling to either the top or bottom of a block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Amélie Lachance, Louis-Philippe Beaulieu, Steve Ross
  • Publication number: 20190083894
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toy. In some embodiments, the toy includes first cubic blocks, second cubic blocks, connectors, and pivoting shafts. For example, the first cubic block includes a first recessed space recessed from a first edge to a first center of the first cubic block, and a second recessed space recessed from a second edge to the first center. The second edge is perpendicular to and does not intercept the first edge. The second cubic block includes a third recessed space recessed from a third edge, and a fourth recessed space recessed from a fourth edge. Each of the connectors connects one of the first cubic blocks and one of the second cubic blocks. Each of the pivoting shafts connects a respective connector to one of the first and second cubic blocks that is configured to rotate around the respective pivoting shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicants: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd., Beijing AIQI Technology Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang ZHANG, Chunyan HE
  • Publication number: 20190083895
    Abstract: A hand-eye coordination training device and/or kit may be reconfigurable by the user to adjust the level of difficulty of use. The training device may have a hub with at least two couplings and at least two handles that interchangeably and releasably attach to the couplings on the hub. Each handle is physically differentiated from the others by shape, color, size, or other differentiating elements. Handles may be fillable with material that alters the rotation of the training device in flight. In use, a color or other differentiating feature is called, and the user must catch the appropriate handle. If a specific hand is called, the user must use that hand to make the catch. The training device may comprise a controller and at least one sensor that controls sound, light, or a combination of sound and light. The training device provides a gaming element to training sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Josh Broeker
  • Publication number: 20190083896
    Abstract: A bath book and a puppet combination and method of manufacturing a bath book and a puppet combination, wherein a first intermediate assembly is bonded to a second intermediate assembly to create a third intermediate assembly. A second jersey backing layer is secured to the third intermediate assembly to create a fourth intermediate assembly. The fourth intermediate assembly may be flipped inside-out through a hole opening in the second jersey backing layer. The hole may then be sealed. The second jersey backing layer may be pushed upwards into the further intermediate assembly. An adhesive film may be applied to the terry cloth ring and the non-woven material ring of the second intermediate assembly to create a puppet assembly. The puppet assembly is positioned into a center aperture in a book assembly and bonded therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Nairi Gharibian, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Wai Fun Salina Ha, Edward Kwok
  • Publication number: 20190083897
    Abstract: A system for concentrating wastewater with a heated gas is disclosed wherein a heated gas directed into a first wastewater heating chamber at a first velocity and a first wastewater stream is directed into the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater heating chamber coupled to the first wastewater heating chamber and in fluid communication with the first wastewater heating chamber. A second wastewater stream is directed into the second wastewater heating chamber at a velocity that greater than the velocity of the heated gas directed into the first wastewater heating chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Clegg
  • Publication number: 20190083898
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a combined naphtha hydrotreating (NHT) and isomerization process scheme, which includes dividing wall columns (DWC) that replace multiple distillation columns and allow optimized heat integration within the system. The disclosed design provides reductions in both capital and energy costs compared to conventional schemes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Manish Bhargava, Roomi Kalita, Joseph C. Gentry
  • Publication number: 20190083899
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for installing a packing disk of a structured packing into a vessel of a material-exchange column. The apparatus comprises a separating device for separating the endless packing strip into individual packing sheets, a conveying device for conveying individual packing sheets to the vessel, to stack the individual packing sheets in the vessel to form the packing disk, and a measuring device designed to measure a preferably horizontal distance between two mutually opposite points of an internal contour of the vessel. The separating device is designed to separate individual packing sheets from the endless packing strip such that a respective length of the packing sheets is less than or equal to the measured distance. A central axis of the vessel is arranged horizontally in the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Karlmann KANZLER
  • Publication number: 20190083900
    Abstract: A flue gas condensation water extraction system includes a flue gas condensation-end system and a flue gas refrigeration source-end system. The flue gas condensation-end system includes a desulfurization absorption tower, a flue gas purification and condensation tower, and a condensed water storage tank. The flue gas purification and condensation tower is arranged above the desulfurization absorption tower. A flue gas outlet, a water inlet, and a water outlet are provided on the flue gas purification and condensation tower. The flue gas refrigeration source-end system includes a cooling tower. The water outlet is connected to the condensed water storage tank via a condensed water downcomer. The water inlet is connected to the cooling tower via a circulating water supply pipe. A condensation circulation water pump is provided on the circulating water supply pipe. The cooling tower is connected to the condensed water storage tank via a circulating water return pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Chunxiao Liu, Lijie XIUcn
  • Publication number: 20190083901
    Abstract: In a sample extraction system, providing within the system two or more extraction vessel assemblies, each of which receive an extraction vessel containing the sample to be extracted and is pressurized with an extraction solvent. Additionally, providing certain changeable fluid circuits such that the extraction system may provide a sustained delivery of feed solution above or about a threshold concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Abhijit Tarafder, Pamela C. Iraneta
  • Publication number: 20190083902
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for extracting terpenes and cannabinoids from plant matter without use of volatile solvents and without use of lipids as solvents. The system uses heated air, drawn through plant matter for volatilizing desired compounds, where the air is at a predetermined temperature, followed by collecting the desired compounds in a condenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Louis Phillip Nevitt
  • Publication number: 20190083903
    Abstract: Methods and systems for removing gases and/or pressure formed during the sterilization, e.g., the gamma irradiation, of prepacked chromatography systems (column plus attached tube and valve set) are described. The methods include purging the gas and/or pressure through specially designed tube and valve sets without breaching the sterility of the prepacked sterile chromatography system. The systems include a sterile or aseptic pre-packed chromatography column including a column having an inlet and an outlet, a tubing and valve set attached to the inlet and the outlet, and a pump configured to pump sterile or aseptic liquid from the fluid source along the tubing and valve set, into the column tube inlet and out of the column tube outlet along a first flow path, thereby removing any entrapped gas and/or pressure from the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Alan Kit Ho Chan, James Ronald Peyser
  • Publication number: 20190083904
    Abstract: A process for separation of oil from oil-containing produced water as well as an apparatus for separation of oil from oil-containing produced water. A perforated baffle plate is arranged in a separator tank to provide for equalizing of the downwardly flow rate of produced water. The insertion of such baffle plates has shown that less oil is following the stream downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Jorn Folkvang
  • Publication number: 20190083905
    Abstract: An oxygen removal system for removing dissolved oxygen from fuel within a fuel system includes a first housing, a second housing, a membrane filter, a piston assembly, and an outlet cap. The first housing extends along a first axis between a first housing first end and a first housing second end. The second housing is disposed about the first housing. The membrane filter is disposed between the first housing and the second housing. The piston assembly has a piston housing that is disposed about the second housing. The piston assembly is arranged to generate a vacuum to remove a fluid from the membrane filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Gerald P. Dyer
  • Publication number: 20190083906
    Abstract: A reserve tank has a container, an outlet component, and an inlet component. The outlet component and the inlet component are mounted on the container. The outlet component has an open end located at a center of the container. The inlet component has a branch portion mounted in the container and an inlet channel in the branch portion. Therefore, when the reserve tank is disposed obliquely, even though the reserve tank is not full of a working liquid and contains some gas, the gas can hardly flow into the open end of the outlet component. In addition, if some gas enters the container through the inlet channel and thus forms bubbles, the bubbles may move upward along part of the branch tunnels extending upward, so the entering bubbles are still far from the open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Hsin-Hung Chen, Geeng Jieh Chong
  • Publication number: 20190083907
    Abstract: A backwashing apparatus 110 for a filtering system comprises and enclosure 119 having an open lower end, positionable above a surface of filter media 92 supported by a drainage area 96. A pneumatic system such as an air pump, is in fluid communication with the upper part 127 of the enclosure and is configured to determine an air pressure therein. A pipe system connects the upper part of the enclosure with the pneumatic system and with a discharge structure 132. A control unit is connected to the pneumatic system. The enclosure is provided with a water inlet 120 for selective delivery of water from outside the enclosure to within the enclosure during sinking of the enclosure into filter media. Also disclosed is a method of backwashing a filtering system. The backwashing apparatus may be used to pre-treat water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Boris LIBERMAN, Vitality LEVITIN, Gal GREENBERG
  • Publication number: 20190083908
    Abstract: A disposable filter for filtering a working fluid including a housing having an inlet to be disposed in fluid communication with a working fluid and an outlet to be disposed in fluid communication with a machine. A filter media is disposed within the housing for filtering the working fluid passing through the disposable filter between the inlet and outlet. At least one accessory port is positioned adjacent to and fluidly connected to at least one of the inlet and the outlet for receiving an accessory for monitoring a characteristic of the working fluid passing through the inlet or the outlet of the disposable filter and/or an operational condition of the disposable filter or associated machinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Remboski, Jacqueline Dedo
  • Publication number: 20190083909
    Abstract: A filter system for filtering a working fluid including a disposable filter having an inlet to be disposed in fluid communication with a working fluid and an outlet to be disposed in fluid communication with a machine. The disposable filter includes a sensor assembly or accessory for monitoring a characteristic of the working fluid passing through the disposable filter and/or an operational condition of the disposable filter. The disposable filter includes a communication module for communicating the monitored characteristic or operational condition to a controller. The controller is configured to analyze the received information and generate an optimal maintenance schedule and predicted remaining useful life of the machine, disposable filter, or working fluid. A method of operating the filter system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Remboski, Jacqueline Dedo
  • Publication number: 20190083910
    Abstract: A filtration system (1) has a filtration unit (2) with at least one filter element (4) for filtration of a fluid. The at least one filter element (4) has a main flow direction (C) for the fluid. The filtration unit (2) is configured to tilt the at least one filter element (4) around a tilting axis (B) to change an orientation of the main flow direction (C). A main unit (3) is fluidly connectable to the filtration unit (2) and includes a supply unit (18) configured to supply the fluid to the at least one filter element (4). A control unit is configured to control supplying and/or evacuating the fluid to/from the at least one filter element (4) and to control tilting of the at least one filter element (4) around the tilting axis (B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jan Schaefer, Ganeshkumar Padmanabhan, Michael Huth, Ralf Korzuschek, Rolf Matthiesen
  • Publication number: 20190083911
    Abstract: A canister based transmission filter system, which may be integrated into transmission reservoirs. The system features a filter in the shape of a cylinder or a polygonal prism, and a corresponding transmission filter receiver. The filter has a pleated filtration surface with an integrated magnet, and is inserted into the receiver without need of additional screws, clips, nor bolts. The receiver closes off transmission fluid flow when filter is being changed to prevent contamination of the surroundings, and opens when the filter is installed to allow for filtration. Filter may be quickly changed using only the L-pin provided, and locks itself in place during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: John Tianci Li
  • Publication number: 20190083912
    Abstract: A disposable filter including an integrated sensor is provided for filtering a working fluid and monitoring the working fluid and/or the performance of the filter. The filter includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet with filter media disposed within the housing in a flow path defined between the inlet and the outlet. The integrated sensor is disposed within the housing, where the integrated sensor monitors a characteristic of the working fluid or other performance characteristic of the filter. The sensor assembly may include a communication module. The sensor assembly may include a RF tank circuit with a capacitor plate, which may be disposed adjacent a bypass structure that is disposed adjacent the outlet. Movement of a moveable part of the bypass structure in response to a pressure buildup will cause a shift in a resonant frequency of the tank circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Remboski, Jacqueline Dedo
  • Publication number: 20190083913
    Abstract: A filter arrangement for a liquid-conducting system, preferably a cooling circuit of an engine, includes a filter housing with an inlet and an outlet for liquid flowing along a flow path through the filter housing. A filter is arranged in the filter housing in the flow path of the liquid for filtering out dirt particles from the liquid. A collecting chamber is arranged upstream of the filter and into which dirt particles which are filtered out by the filter drop because of gravity when liquid no longer flows through the filter housing, wherein the collecting chamber forms a dead space, and therefore dirt particles located in the collecting chamber are not entrained by liquid flowing through the filter housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Torsten Hauk, Rainer Gramss
  • Publication number: 20190083914
    Abstract: The present invention describes a hybrid device (1) for a recirculation shower, allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device (1) comprises a recirculation loop (2), a filter system (4) with a nano-filter (5) such as for instance an electropositive nano-ceramic filter, e.g. a nano alumina (fiber) filter, at least one filter quality sensor (3), at least one pre-filter (6), and wherein the hybrid device (1) is arranged to redirect the water from recirculation to drainage when the at least one filter quality sensor (3) indicates the need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Amir Mehrdad MAHDJOUBI NAMIN
  • Publication number: 20190083915
    Abstract: A filter element includes a media pack and a gasket member. The gasket member includes first and second gasket regions separated by a channel. The elements are usable in a dust collector having a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, and a tubesheet dividing between an unfiltered and a clean air volume. An element is removably mounted and sealed within the tube sheet. At least one projection angled relative to a plane of the tube sheet extends into the channel of the gasket member. A method of servicing a dust collector includes removing a first filter element from the tube sheet in the housing, and then sealing a second filter element against the tube sheet by orienting at least one projection extending from a plane of the tube sheet into a channel defined by a gasket member secured to the second filter element. An axial force is exerted to form a seal between the gasket member and the tube sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas D. Raether, Brian Zauner, Jim C. Rothman
  • Publication number: 20190083916
    Abstract: A scent releasing filter assembly for enhancing an odor of a building includes a filter that may be positioned in an air supply of an HVAC system to filter air that is urged through the air supply. A chemical scent is infused into the filter. The chemical scent is released into the air urged by the HVAC system thereby enhancing an odor of a building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: John DeOliveira
  • Publication number: 20190083917
    Abstract: A smart air filter housing is provided comprising at least one air filter frame connected to a data measurer and having a wireless communicator. The wireless communicator may interface directly with an HVAC system controller. The data measurer may be a humidity sensor, a temperature, air quality sensor, a microphone, or any other sensor capable of detecting qualities of the air flowing through the HVAC return chamber. The smart air filter housing may be embodied by having a compliance determiner to determine whether an inserted air filter is suitable to the smart air filter housing. The smart air filter housing may also be embodied by having an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Hamid NAJAFI, Hamid FARZANEH, Bhusan GUPTA
  • Publication number: 20190083918
    Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment is a manufacturing apparatus of a semiconductor device or a liquid crystal device including a process chamber discharging exhaust gas, a waste liquid discharger discharging waste liquid including a part of the exhaust gas, a first pipe provided between the process chamber and the waste liquid discharger, having a first opening area in a cross section in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of the exhaust gas, a second pipe provided between the first pipe and the waste liquid discharger, having a second opening area smaller than the first opening area in a cross section in the direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the exhaust gas, and a third pipe connected to the first pipe, the third pipe supplying a condensing agent having a normal boiling point of equal to or higher than 25° C. to the first pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Rempei Nakata
  • Publication number: 20190083919
    Abstract: A temperature swing adsorption process for removing a target component from a gaseous mixture containing at least one side component besides the target component, said process being carried out in at least one reactor performing the following steps: an adsorption step (a), wherein an input stream of said gaseous mixture is contacted with a solid adsorbent selective for said target component, producing a first waste stream depleted of the target component; a heating step (b) for regeneration of the loaded adsorbent providing a first output stream containing the target component; a cooling step (c) of the regenerated adsorbent, said process also comprising: i) a preliminary heating step (a2) before said heating step (b), wherein a gaseous product containing said at least one side component is released from the adsorbent; ii) recycle of said gaseous product to a further adsorption step (a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Matteo GAZZANI, Lisa JOSS, Stefano ZANCO, Marco MAZZOTTI
  • Publication number: 20190083920
    Abstract: A piece of equipment commonly used in many petrochemical and refinery processes is a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit. A PSA unit may be used to recover and purify hydrogen process streams, such as from hydrocracking and hydrotreating process streams. Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to monitoring PSA unit processes for potential and existing issues, providing alerts, and/or adjusting operating conditions to optimize PSA unit life. There are many process performance indicators that may be monitored including, but not limited to, flow rates, chemical analyzers, temperature, and/or pressure. In addition, valve operation may be monitored, including opening speed, closing speed, and performance. The system may adjust one or more operating characteristics to decrease the difference between the actual operating performance in the recent and the optimal operating performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Chad E. Bjorklund, Stephen Kelley, Jeffrey Guenther, Ryan McCool
  • Publication number: 20190083921
    Abstract: A carbon dioxide absorbent of an embodiment includes a heterocyclic amine expressed by Formula (1), and the heterocyclic amine having a pKa of any one amino group included in a heterocyclic ring in Formula (1) in a range of 7.0 or more to 8.6 or less and an organic solvent having a boiling point of 150° C. or more at 1 atm. A total mass of the heterocyclic amine and the organic solvent is 70 mass % or more to 100 mass % or less of the carbon dioxide absorbent. Each of R1 to R4 in Formula (1) is H, oxygen double-bonded with carbon of the heterocyclic ring, CH3, OH, or an alkyl chain optionally including a functional group. X1 in Formula (1) is H, CH3, CO, C(O)OC2H5, C(O)OC3H7, C(O)OCH(CH3)2, C(O)OC(CH3)3, C(O)OCH3, C(O)CH3, or C(O)C2H5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Akiko Suzuki, Asato Kondo, Takashi Kuboki, Shinji Murai, Mitsuru Udatsu, Toshihiro Imada, Yoshihiko Nakano, Reiko Yoshimura
  • Publication number: 20190083922
    Abstract: A carbon dioxide absorbent of an embodiment includes a chain amine, a cyclic amine, and an acid. The chain amine is a compound expressed by Formula (1) of FIG. 1. R1 in Formula (1) is hydrogen or an alkyl chain having at least one hydroxyl group and 1 to 7 carbon atoms. R2 in Formula (1) is an alkyl chain having at least one hydroxyl group and 1 to 7 carbon atoms. R3 in Formula (1) is hydrogen, a straight alkyl chain having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl chain having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkyl chain having 5 to 7 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Akiko SUZUKI, Asato Kondo, Takashi Kuboki, Shinji Murai, Mitsuru Udatsu
  • Publication number: 20190083923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of recovering (meth)acrylic acid and an apparatus used for the recovery method. The recovery method according to the present invention discharges each (meth)acrylic acid aqueous solution of different concentrations at a (meth)acrylic acid absorption tower, and uses an extraction solvent of a specific ratio in the step of extracting (meth)acrylic acid, thus enabling the operation of a continuous process of recovering (meth)acrylic acid that can secure a high (meth)acrylic acid recovery rate, and can simultaneously significantly reduce purification energy cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Hun SONG, Se Won BAEK, Yoon Jae MIN, Jae Yul KIM
  • Publication number: 20190083924
    Abstract: A method for controlling an amount of seawater supplied to a scrubber that purifies sulfur oxide contained in exhaust gas by bringing the sulfur oxide into contact with seawater, includes calculating a minimum amount of seawater necessary for an absorption reaction of the sulfur oxide by the seawater, from an engine output, a sulfur content of fuel oil, and a predetermined alkalinity of the seawater, calculating a corrected amount of seawater as an amount of seawater at which the sulfur oxide in the exhaust gas discharged into atmosphere from the scrubber is equal to or less than a set variable based on a measured value of the sulfur oxide in the exhaust gas, calculating a set amount of seawater by summing the minimum amount of seawater and the corrected amount of seawater and implementing control such that seawater corresponding to the set amount is supplied to the scrubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tadashi KOMATSU, Kuniyuki TAKAHASHI
  • Publication number: 20190083925
    Abstract: Provided is a method for separating a specific gas from a raw gas using a gas separation membrane module that includes a gas separation membrane element enclosed in a housing. The element includes a gas separation membrane including a hydrophilic resin composition layer. The method includes: preparing the module; increasing pressure in an interior of the module; increasing a temperature in the interior; and feeding a raw gas to the interior. The layer of the module prepared is adjusted to contain moisture, and a moisture content thereof is an amount that allows an equilibrium relative humidity at a temperature of 23° C. of a gas phase portion in the housing to be 10% RH or more. The raw gas feeding step is performed after the preparation step. The pressure increase step and the temperature increase step are performed after the preparation step and before the raw gas feeding step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Takenori KITAURA, Hisaaki MIYAMOTO, Yudai OTA, Takehiro NAKASUJI
  • Publication number: 20190083926
    Abstract: Provided is a method for separating, from a raw gas containing a specific gas, the specific gas using a gas separation membrane module. The gas separation membrane module includes a housing and a gas separation membrane element enclosed in the housing. The gas separation membrane element includes a gas separation membrane including a hydrophilic resin composition layer for selectively allowing for permeation of the specific gas. The method includes the steps of: increasing pressure in an interior of the gas separation membrane module; increasing a temperature in the interior of the gas separation membrane module; and feeding a raw gas to the interior of the gas separation membrane module in that order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicants: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, RENAISSANCE ENERGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takenori KITAURA, Hisaaki MIYAMOTO, Yudai OTA, Takehiro NAKASUJI, Osamu OKADA, Masaaki TERAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20190083927
    Abstract: A method of drying a fluid comprising a fluoropropene, which method comprises the step of contacting the fluid with a desiccant comprising a molecular sieve having openings which have a size across their largest dimension of from about 3 ? to about 5 ?. A heat transfer device comprising a heat transfer fluid comprising a fluoropropene, and a desiccant comprising a molecular sieve having openings which have a size across their largest dimension of from about 3 ? to about 5 ?. Preferably, the fluoropropene is R134yf or R-1225ye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventors: ROBERT ELLIOTT LOW, STUART CORR
  • Publication number: 20190083928
    Abstract: Moisture separation systems and condensation devices for gas extracted from drilling fluids while drilling are provided. The condensation devices include a body having a first end and a second end and an exterior wall defining an interior surface, an interior passage providing a connection from the first end to the second end, and an angled support path within the interior passage, the angled support path extending from the interior surface and angled with respect to gravity. The angled support path is configured to direct a condensate away from the interior surface by the operation of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC
    Inventors: Stephan Mueller, Brian Ochoa
  • Publication number: 20190083929
    Abstract: A system for use in selective catalytic reduction reactor is disclosed. The system may include a catalyst bed and a screen located close to the catalyst bed in a manner so that flow of flue gas to the catalyst bed contacts the screen before it contacts the catalyst bed. The screen may be adapted to support a weight of at least 400 pounds above the catalyst bed so that the weight is not imposed on the catalyst. The screen may have a plurality of holes across its surface in a manner so that the screen is adapted to change the velocity distribution of the flue gas as it flows through the screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jeff Landers Shelton, Andrew Scott Kline
  • Publication number: 20190083930
    Abstract: There is disclosed an enclosed space system through which vehicles may pass, the enclosed space system including interior surfaces, a photocatalytic coating on an interior surface of the enclosed space system, and a lighting system in attachment with an interior surface of the enclosed space system, the lighting system including light sources emitting wavelengths in the range between 340 nm and 450 nm, the lighting system arranged to illuminate the photocatalytic coating with the wavelengths in the range between 340 nm and 450 nm, wherein the photocatalytic coating is activatable by the wavelengths in the range between 340 nm and 450 nm. There is further disclosed use of light emitting diodes emitting wavelengths in the range between 340 nm and 450 nm to illuminate a surface coated with a photocatalytic coating, wherein the photocatalytic coating is activatable by the wavelengths in the range between 340 nm and 450 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Massimo BERNARDONI, Antonio CIANCI