Patents Issued in September 12, 2019
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Publication number: 20190276290Abstract: An apparatus for transporting an object is provided. The apparatus includes a mast and a carriage. The mast transitions between a first position defined by a first angle of incidence of the mast with a surface that supports the mast, and a second position defined by a second angle of incidence of the mast with the surface. The carriage traverses the mast and has one or more connectors that selectively secure the object to the carriage. The mast and the carriage are operative to transport the object along the surface when the mast is in the first position, and to facilitate engagement and disengagement of the one or more connectors with the object when the mast is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: C.A. PARENT DESIGN, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER A. PARENT, MICHAEL L. ZANGA, THOMAS G. FERGUSON
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Publication number: 20190276291Abstract: A carrier vehicle can be used for a plurality of purposes. A carrier vehicle (100) according to the disclosure includes a flat plate (120) and a moving section (130). A through-hole (122p) is provided in the flat plate (120). The moving section (130) causes the flat plate (120) to move. The moving section (120) is switched among a reference mode in which the flat plate (120) is caused to move to a reference position, a penetrating mode in which the through-hole (122p) of the flat plate (120) is penetrated through, and a moving mode in which the flat plate (120) is caused to move from the reference position to a moving position without penetrating through the through-hole (122p) of the flat plate (120).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: NIDEC-SHIMPO CORPORATIONInventor: Masashi Sokuza
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Publication number: 20190276292Abstract: A hydraulic drive device for a cargo vehicle includes a first hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering, a second hydraulic cylinder for performing an operation different from the first hydraulic cylinder, a first operation member, a second operation member, a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, a lowering oil path, an operation valve, a bypass oil path that branches off from the lowering oil path, a bypass flow rate control valve in the bypass oil path, a command rotational speed setting unit that sets a command rotational speed of the electric motor, and an electric motor control unit. A command rotational speed deceleration which is a deceleration of the command rotational speed set by the command rotational speed setting unit is larger than an actual rotational speed deceleration which is a deceleration of an actual rotational speed of the electric motor by the controlling output of the electric motor control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKIInventor: Yuki UEDA
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Publication number: 20190276293Abstract: A jar lid opener that includes: a base; a first brace attached to the base; a second brace attached to the base, where the first brace abuts the second brace on the base; an opening formed between the first brace and second brace, wherein the opening is adapted to receive a jar lid; and a means to securely brace the jar lid on the first brace. The means to securely brace the jar lid preferably includes a pair of serrated blades. In one particular embodiment, the base forms a semi-circle and an angle forms between the first brace and second brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Marc Klein
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Publication number: 20190276294Abstract: An apparatus for opening safety locked bottle caps is disclosed herein. The apparatus enables users to open safety locked bottle caps in a safe and effective manner. In one embodiment of the invention, the various elements of the inventive apparatus enable a user to remove a bottle cap when sufficient downward force is applied to the handle of the apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of an engagement mechanism that lodges into the bottom portion of the bottle cap's outer lip. The engagement mechanism is designed to remain lodged within the bottle cap's outer lip through a substantial portion of the opening motion. This feature prevents the inventive apparatus from “slipping-off” from the bottle cap while a user is trying to remove the bottle cap from the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Kurt Naukam
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Publication number: 20190276295Abstract: The invention is characterized in that a cassette (10) of a dosing device (1) is, for the first time, provided with a press roller (30) in order to be able to empty a tubular bag (20), which is held in the cassette (10) in an exchangeable manner, with a smallest possible residual amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Dan Barron
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Publication number: 20190276296Abstract: An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage has a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet, a water inlet, a pressurized gas inlet, an in-line carbonation unit having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, and a mixing unit in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Daniel Peirsman, Stijn Vandekerckhove
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Publication number: 20190276297Abstract: Automated beverage systems for preparing beverages including one or more beverage ingredients are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beverage system may be arranged to move a beverage cup between a plurality of dispensing stations, and one or more beverage ingredients may be dispensed into the beverage cup at each of the plurality of dispensing stations. The beverage system may include one or more container fittings to attach containers of beverage ingredients to the beverage system. Moreover, the beverage system may include an agitator associated with the beverage cup to mix the beverage ingredients after they are dispensed into the beverage cup at the dispensing stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Barsys LLCInventor: Akshet Tewari
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Publication number: 20190276298Abstract: A liquid dispense system has a container having an open end and a sidewall defining a container interior, and a fitment enclosing the open end of the container. The sidewall has at least one vent. The fitment has a hollow body with a partition extending across an interior of the hollow body, the partition having at least one aperture. The fitment further has a valve connected to the partition and being movable between a normally-closed position and an open position. The at least one vent is covered by a protective membrane configured to filter air that enters the container interior as liquid is dispensed from the container interior when the valve is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Henry Russell Spivey, JR., Randall S. Brown, Joseph T. Norris
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Publication number: 20190276299Abstract: A water purifier according to an embodiment comprises: a cooling water tank storing cooling water; a partition member mounted inside the cooling water tank and partitioning an inner space of the cooling water tank into an upper space and a lower space; a cold water pipe which is accommodated in the lower space and through which edible water flows; an evaporator which is accommodated in the upper space and through which a refrigerant flows; and an agitator penetrating the partition member and disposed in the lower space so as to stir the cooling water. The partition member comprises: a bottom portion on which the evaporator is mounted, the bottom portion having a plurality of cooling water through-holes formed therein; and an outer wall portion extending upward along an edge of the bottom portion to form an evaporator accommodating portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Jongwoo PARK, Kwangyong AN, Yongbum KIM
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Publication number: 20190276300Abstract: A beverage dispenser has a diluent manifold that dispensing a first diluent, a second diluent, or a mixed diluent to a beverage dispensing valve that receives and dispense the first diluent, the second diluent, or the mixed diluent with a concentrate from a concentrate source. The diluent manifold has a first inlet configured to receive the first diluent, a second inlet configured to receive the second diluent and an outlet that dispenses the first diluent, the second diluent, or a mixed diluent comprising the first diluent and the second diluent. A flow control spool is included that selectively permits the first diluent, the second diluent, or both the first diluent and the second diluent to convey through the diluent manifold such that the first diluent, the second diluent, or the mixed diluent dispenses from the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Cornelius, Inc.Inventors: David K. Njaastad, Stan Valsaint, E. Scott Sevcik
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Publication number: 20190276301Abstract: Provided is a water purifier. The water purifier includes a water purifier body including a housing defining an outer appearance and a filter provided in the housing to filter raw water introduced from the outside, a water discharge module including a water discharge nozzle that protrudes forward from the water purifier body to supply the water passing through the filter to the outside of the water purifier body, and a tray disposed below the water discharge nozzle. The water discharge module is provided to be elevatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Jewook JEON, Jungmin MOON
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Publication number: 20190276302Abstract: A gravity flow liquid disinfectant dispensing reservoir comprised of a tapered base and a neck portion that extends centrally from the reservoir. An aperture located on the bottom of the reservoir facilitates the dispensing of liquid (i.e., disinfectant) from the reservoir into a holding tank. In another embodiment, a closed system for dispensing a liquid disinfectant into a tank containing liquid (effluent) and controlled via vacuum. The gravity flow device introduces disinfectant to the tank as the water level rises, giving the ultimate amount of contact time for treatment of effluent. Utilizing gravity and vacuum controlled dispensing of disinfectant dispenses disinfectant continuously in real time and provides for maximum contact time for minimal pathogen survival.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Michael R. Braden
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Publication number: 20190276303Abstract: A system, for use with a reservoir, for delivering an additive to a fuel tank is provided. The system comprises: a controller, the controller including a processor, a memory, the memory having housed therein instructions for controlling the processor, a display and a keypad; a temperature sensor, the temperature sensor in electronic communication with the controller; and a fluid delivery system, the fluid delivery system comprising: a pump, the pump for fluid communication with the reservoir and in electronic communication with the controller; a flow sensor, the flow sensor in fluid communication with the pump and in electronic communication with the controller; at least one valve, the valve in electronic communication with the controller and in fluid communication with the flow sensor; and at least one outlet, the outlet in fluid communication with the valve. A method of remotely adding an additive to a fuel tank is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: R H Fleet Services Ltd.Inventor: Robert A. HARVEY
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Publication number: 20190276304Abstract: A system and method for forming a foundation truss for a box spring or mattress foundation frame includes a first truss rail assembly station having a series of block feeders, a top rail hopper and a filler strip hopper that received stacks of truss components such as blocks, top rails and filler strips and feed such truss components into stacked registration. The stacked truss components are moved into engagement with a series of staplers that secure the filler strips, top rails and blocks together to form first truss rail portions, which are then fed to a second truss rail assembly station where a bottom rail is automatically applied thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey S. Kane
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Publication number: 20190276305Abstract: A micromechanical device having a substrate wafer, a functional layer situated above it which has a mobile micromechanical structure, and a cap situated on top thereof, having a first cavity, which is formed at least by the substrate wafer and the cap and which includes the micromechanical structure. The micromechanical device has a fixed part and a mobile part, which are movably connected to each other with at least one spring element, and the first cavity is situated in the mobile part. Also described is a method for producing the micromechanical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Steffen Zunft, Bonsang Kim, Ando Feyh, Andrew Graham, Gary O'Brien, Michael Baus, Ralf Maier, Mariusz Koc
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Publication number: 20190276306Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a first substrate, a first electrical component, a lid, a second substrate, and a second electrical component. The first substrate may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and an upper cavity in the upper surface. The first electrical component may reside in the upper cavity of the first substrate. The lid may cover the upper cavity and may include a port that permits fluid to flow between an environment external to the semiconductor device and the upper cavity. The second substrate may include the second electrical component mounted to an upper surface of the second substrate. The lower surface of the first substrate and the upper surface of the second substrate may fluidically seal the second electrical component from the upper cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Lawrence Prestousa Natan, Adrian Arcedera, Roveluz Lledo-Reyes, Sarah Christine-Sanchez Torrefranca
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Publication number: 20190276307Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic system comprising an electronic system comprising an electromechanical microsystem and a hermetic box encapsulating said microsystem. The box includes a fastening plane. The electromechanical microsystem includes a sensitive part and at least two beams connecting the sensitive part to the fastening plane. The beams are thermally coupled to the sensitive part and are electrically coupled to one another. The system further includes a thermal regulator of the electromechanical microsystem including an electrical circuit including at least two ends connected to the beams, and a circuit controller able to generate an electrical current in the electrical circuit to modify the temperature of the sensitive part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Bertrand LEVERRIER, Claude Sarno, Claude Rougeot, Romain Hodot
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Publication number: 20190276308Abstract: A transfer system for transferring multiple microelements to a receiving substrate includes a main pick-up device, a testing device, and first and second carrier plates. The testing device includes a testing platform, a testing circuit, and multiple testing electrodes electrically connected to the testing circuit. The main pick-up device is operable to releasably pick up the microelements from the first carrier plate and position the microelements on the testing electrodes. The testing device is operable to test the microelements to distinguish unqualified ones of the microelements from qualified ones. The main pick-up device is operable to release the qualified ones of the microelements to the receiving substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Chenke HSU, Jiali ZHUO, Xiaojuan SHAO, Jiansen ZHENG, Xinghua LIANG
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Publication number: 20190276309Abstract: Provided is a method for generating hydrogen at a desired rate, using a hydrogen storage material that can be stored and transported safely and inexpensively. The method according to the present invention for producing a silanol compound and hydrogen includes subjecting a hydrosilane compound and water to a reaction with each other in the presence of a solid catalyst to give a silanol compound and hydrogen. The solid catalyst includes hydroxyapatite and gold particles supported on the hydroxyapatite, where the gold particles have an average particle size of 2.5 nm or less. The reaction in the method according to the present invention for producing a silanol compound and hydrogen is preferably performed in an air atmosphere. The reaction in the method according to the present invention for producing a silanol compound and hydrogen can be performed with application of substantially no heat and no activated energy rays.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicants: OSAKA UNIVERSITY, DAICEL CORPORATIONInventors: Kiyotomi KANEDA, Takato MITSUDOME, Yasuteru KAJIKAWA, Yuuichirou HIRAI, Keisuke ONO
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Publication number: 20190276310Abstract: In an aspect, a method for preparing hexagonal boron nitride comprises mixing a boron compound and a carbon template in an organic solvent; removing the organic solvent to provide a dried mixture of the boron compound and the carbon template; exposing the dried mixture to a nitrogen-containing gas under conditions effective to provide a crude product comprising hexagonal boron nitride; removing the carbon template from the crude product to provide the hexagonal boron nitride.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Lei Liu, Jian Zhang, Yang Zhong, Xinhe Tang, Karsten Schmidt
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Publication number: 20190276311Abstract: Provided is a method with which it is possible to conveniently produce bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide suitable as a nonaqueous electrolyte of a lithium ion secondary cell. The method for producing a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide alkali metal salt of the invention is a production method for producing a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide alkali metal salt by reacting bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide and an alkali metal halide in a reaction solution including an organic solvent, the method including a purification step for filtering out the bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide alkali metal from the solution after the reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Naohiko ITAYAMA, Yasunori OKUMURA, Hiromoto KATSUYAMA, Hiroyuki MIZUNO, Yukihiro FUKATA
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Publication number: 20190276312Abstract: A plant and relative controlled production method of monochloramine; inside a reactor, at least a means or group creates and/or maintains a turbulent regime during the production reaction of monochloramine; at the end, at least a post-dosing means performs a further dosage of reagent directly in the concentrated solution of monochloramine produced directly in reactor or on the transfer piping or directly into the storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: ACEL S.R.L.Inventor: Marco GATTI
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Publication number: 20190276313Abstract: A nitric oxide generator generates nitric oxide from a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen such as air treated by a pulsating electrical discharge. The desired concentration of nitric oxide is obtained by controlling at least one of a frequency of the pulsating electrical discharge and duration of each electrical discharge pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Frederick John Montgomery, Cory Casper, Duncan P.L. Bathe, Tye Gribb
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Publication number: 20190276314Abstract: A method for reducing formation of scale in phosphoric acid production is provided herein. Phosphate-containing ore is combined with an acid to form an acidic slurry and the acidic slurry is processed to form an acidic stream. The method includes providing a scale inhibitor including an inorganic phosphate. The method further includes combining the scale inhibitor and at least one of the phosphate-containing ore, the acidic slurry, and the acidic stream, to reduce the formation of scale. A system for phosphoric acid production exhibiting a reduced formation of scale is also provided herein. The system includes a substrate having a surface in contact with at least one of the phosphate-containing ore, the acidic slurry formed from the phosphate-containing ore and the acid, and the acidic stream formed from the acidic slurry. The system including the scale inhibitor exhibits a reduced formation of scale on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Kirill N. Bakeev, Andrew M. DiMaio, Anthony M. Shepherd
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Publication number: 20190276315Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing sub-micron biocarbon materials using biomass that is chemically modified with organic or inorganic agents including but not limited to acrylamide, glycine, urea, glycerol, bio-glycerol, corn syrup, succinic acid, and sodium bicarbonate. The use of foaming and heating methodologies which could be either pre or post carbonization and subsequent particle size reduction methodologies for the creation of cost-competitive sub-micron biocarbon particles and fibers for a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: University of GuelphInventors: Amar Kumar MOHANTY, Manjusri MISRA, Singaravelu VIVEKANANDHAN, Prasad GONUGUNTA, Tao WANG, Arturo RODRIGUEZ URIBE, Mike TIESSEN, Atul BALI
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Publication number: 20190276316Abstract: The invention relates to an exfoliation method according to which a fluid loaded with particles flows at a first flow rate into a first (2), and then into a second, section of a pipe (1), the first flow rate being suitable for generating shear stresses and cavitation bubbles in the fluid as it passes through the first section (2) of the pipe (1), the second section (3) having a hydraulic diameter suitable for bringing about an implosion of cavitation bubbles as soon as the fluid exits the first section (2) and flows into the second section (3), so that an exfoliation of the particles is brought about under the combined action of the shear stresses and a shock wave generated by the implosion of the cavitation bubbles, the first section (2) having a hydraulic diameter less than 300 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPESInventors: Frédéric AYELA, Damien COLOMBET
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Publication number: 20190276317Abstract: A process for exfoliating graphene, includes a step of irradiating a first substrate comprising graphene on its surface, with a helium or hydrogen plasma containing ions of energy comprised between 10 and 60 eV. A process for fabricating graphene on the surface of a second substrate, comprising the exfoliating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Gilles CUNGE, Alexandra DAVYDOVA, Emilie DESPIAU-PUJO, Djawhar FERRAH, Olivier RENAULT
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Publication number: 20190276318Abstract: Provided are a 2-mercaptobenzothiazole modified graphene oxide anti-corrosion coating and a preparation method thereof, the raw materials of which comprising, by mass ratio: 2-mercaptobenzothiazole modified graphene oxide 5-20; a matrix resin 30-70; a leveling agent 0.5-1.0; a defoamant 0.5-1.0; a dispersant 0.5-1.0; a film-forming additive 0.5-1.0; a diluent 20-35. The method for the 2-mercaptobenzothiazole modified graphene oxide comprises first reacting graphene oxide with cyanuric chloride, then reacting with 2-mercaptobenzothiazole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Lizong DAI, Shicheng WANG, Zhiheng SHAO, Ting CHEN, Conghui YUAN, Birong ZENG, Yiting XU, Wei'ang LUO
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Publication number: 20190276319Abstract: Disclosed are a method of producing microwave-reduced graphene oxide (MW-rGO), by providing graphene oxide; reducing the graphene oxide to obtain reduced graphene oxide (rGO) wherein the reduction of oxygen concentration is sufficient to allow microwaves to be absorbed by the rGO; and microwaving the reduced graphene oxide until microwave-reduced graphene oxide (MW-rGO) containing an oxygen concentration of 5 atomic % or less is produced. The method is a quick and efficient method to produce high quality graphene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Manish Chhowalla, Damien Voiry, Jieun Yang, Jacob Kupferberg
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Publication number: 20190276320Abstract: A process for the conversion of hardwood and bamboo to engineered carbon is disclosed. The biomass feedstock of hardwood and bamboo is placed into a holding canister, and the holding canister is lowered into the sealable reactor vessel. The biomass feedstock is ignited, and superheated stream and/or water is metered, or alternately steam is created in situ by introduction of water, into the process. The process is controlled by supplying compressed air and steam, or in situ water, and releasing process gases. The process is performed in an oxygen deprived state. Steam, or in situ water, is injected at the end of the cycle to end the thermal conversion and clean the resulting engineered carbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Earl R. Decker
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Publication number: 20190276321Abstract: Provided is an oligosilane production method with which a target oligosilane can be selectively produced. A reaction-produced mixture fluid which contains an oligosilane obtained by the dehydrogenative coupling of a hydrosilane is supplied to a membrane separator under specific conditions and/or brought into contact with an adsorbent under specific conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Kiyoshi NOMURA, Hiroshi UCHIDA
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Publication number: 20190276322Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a silica aerogel blanket, the method comprising recovering a supercritical waste liquid generated after performing a step of supercritical drying, neutralizing the recovered supercritical waste liquid by adding an acid thereto for recycling, and reusing the recycled supercritical waste liquid, and a silica aerogel blanket produced thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Mi Ri KIM, Je Kyun LEE, Kyoung Shil OH
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Publication number: 20190276323Abstract: A molecular sieve of *MRE framework can be synthesized using one or more of (2-hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium cations, (2-hydroxpropyl)trimethylammonium cations, propyltrimethylammonium cations, and benzyltrimethylammonium cations as a structure directing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Dan Xie, Adeola Florence Ojo
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Publication number: 20190276324Abstract: A molecular sieve belonging to the ABC-6 framework family with disorder in the ABC stacking sequence essentially composed of double-six-ring periodic building units and having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to aluminum oxide from about 8 to about 60.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Peter N. R. Vennestrøm, Lars Fahl Lundegaard, Brian Jensen
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Publication number: 20190276325Abstract: An integrated process for production of urea and urea-ammonium sulphate (“UAS”) comprises: a urea synthesis step carried out in a urea synthesis reactor; a recovery and concentration step, wherein a urea solution produced in the urea synthesis step is progressively concentrated in at least one recovery section and in a concentration section, recovering unreacted ammonia and carbon dioxide and water from said urea solution; a step of producing ammonium sulphate by reaction of sulphuric acid and ammonia in an ammonium sulphate production apparatus; a step of mixing said ammonium sulphate with concentrated urea coming from the concentration section to produce a UAS mixture; in the ammonium sulphate production step, at least a part of the ammonia is provided by at least one off-gas containing ammonia and recovered from the recovery and concentration step.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Lorenzo Bruno, Lino Carlessi
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Publication number: 20190276326Abstract: A method for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by crystallization from an alkali metal carbonate and/or bicarbonate solution with an additive present in the solution, chosen from among sulfates, sulfonates, polysulfonates, amines, hydroysultaines, polycarboxylates, polysaccharides, polyethers and ether-phenols, alkali metal hexametaphosphate, phosphates, sulfosuccinates, amidosulfonates, amine sulfonates, preferably chosen from among polysaccharides, and such that the additive is present in the solution at a concentration of at least 1 ppm and preferably at most 200 ppm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: David Jean Lucien SAVARY
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Publication number: 20190276327Abstract: A process for recovery of lithium ions from a lithium-bearing brine includes contacting the lithium-bearing brine with a lithium ion sieve (where that LIS includes an oxide of titanium or niobium) in a first stirred reactor to form a lithium ion complex with the lithium ion sieve, and decomplexing the lithium ion from the lithium ion sieve in a second stirred reactor to form the lithium ion sieve and an acidic lithium salt eluate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: 2661881 ONTARIO LIMITEDInventor: Craig Johnstone Brown
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Publication number: 20190276328Abstract: A process for extracting lithium from lithium-bearing salt brines including: (i) subjecting a feed brine to a primary evaporation step using mechanical evaporators, to form a first concentrated brine and sodium chloride; (ii) separating the sodium chloride in a salt removal step; (iii) reacting lime with the first concentrated brine in a liming step to precipitate out and discard magnesium and sulphate ions and other contaminants and to form a limed brine; (iv) subjecting the limed brine to a secondary evaporation step, to form a second concentrated brine and precipitating calcium chloride; (v) separating the calcium chloride from the second concentrated brine; (vi) reacting sodium sulphate with the second concentrated brine to precipitate out and discard calcium sulphate, to form a lithium-rich brine; (vii) reacting soda ash with the lithium rich brine thereby forming a precipitate of lithium carbonate; and (viii) separating the lithium carbonate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Jared LAZERSON, Anita MARKS
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Publication number: 20190276329Abstract: A process for generating calcium fluoride particles having a particle size (d50) of from about 15 ?m to about 300 ?m. The process features contacting a gas stream having gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF) with a fluidized bed of calcium carbonate particles in a fluidized bed reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Tilman C. Zipplies, Klaus Hintzer, Monika A. Willert-Porada, Achim Schmidt-Rodenkirchen, Thomas F. Berger, Thorsten Gerdes, Christoph Schymura, Andreas P. Spiewok
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Publication number: 20190276330Abstract: Processes for regenerating alkali process streams are disclosed herein, including streams containing sodium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and combinations thereof. Systems for regenerating alkali process streams are disclosed herein, including streams containing sodium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Shiaw TSENG, Jared LEIKAM, Carl PAYSTRUP
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Publication number: 20190276331Abstract: Generating ferrate ex situ by activating persulfate with BOF steel slag fines and/or ferric iron. A persulfate solution flows therethrough or thereover the BOF steel slag within, for example, a filter, fluidized bed or continuously stirred tank reactor. The ex situ generation will produce a leachate that contains multiple reactive oxidant species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide (O2.), sulfate radicals, hydroxyl radicals (OH.) and uniquely ferrate species including Fe IV, V and VI. These ROS will destroy organic compounds, sterilize, and can oxidize inorganics and a wide range of targeted contaminants in distressed water (e.g., drinking water, process water, wastewater, industrial process streams/waters, municipal process streams/waters, landfill leachate, sewage/septic systems, bilge waters, drilling fluids, mine effluents).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: James Mueller, Dennis Grubb, Michael Scalzi
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Publication number: 20190276332Abstract: A fluid decontamination apparatus is provided having a container body with a plurality of three-dimensional open structure (3DOS) substrates spaced about therein, wherein a contaminated fluid flowing through the container body will contact the 3DOS substrates. Nozzles can be inserted and secured within inlet apertures disposed about the container body, configured to inject the contaminated fluid with/without air to induce the occurrence of hydrodynamic cavitation. The substrates can be porous and permeable enabling the contaminated fluid to flow therethrough, wherein the fluid flow passageway through the pores extends the volume of contaminated fluid exposed to turbulent and cavitation inducing flow conditions. Moreover, the 3DOS substrates may be coated with one or more types of catalysts so as to initiate chemical reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: PONTIC TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventor: Gerald Voecks
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Publication number: 20190276333Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus that may be used to generate desalinated water from a supply of untreated water using a photovoltaic cell. The front surface of the photovoltaic cell is partially enclosed to form an evaporation chamber. The front surface of the photovoltaic cell is exposed to sunlight or another light source. This exposure results in power generation by the photovoltaic cell and also heats the air in the evaporation chamber. Untreated water is subsequently introduced into the evaporation chamber. Upon contacting the heated air and the front surface of the photovoltaic cell, a portion of the untreated water evaporates to generate water vapor. The water vapor is then removed from the evaporation chamber and transported to a condensation chamber. The water vapor is cooled in the condensation chamber to yield desalinated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Nevin Hedlund
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Publication number: 20190276334Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes at least one reusable nutrient cartridge including an outer housing having an inlet and an outlet, and nutrient-adsorbing material contained within the housing, the material being configured to adsorb nutrients, wherein the cartridge is configured to be charged with nutrients by flowing a nutrient stream through the inlet, through the nutrient-adsorbing material, and through the outlet to enable the nutrient-adsorbing material to adsorb the nutrients, wherein the cartridge is also configured to be later discharged of the nutrients by flowing water through the inlet, through the nutrient-adsorbing material, and through the outlet so as to transfer the nutrients to the water to generate a dilute nutrient solution suitable for use as a fertilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: University of South FloridaInventors: Daniel H. Yeh, Jorge Luis Calabria, Onur Y. Ozcan, Robert A. Bair
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Publication number: 20190276335Abstract: A method and an attachment assembly for supporting a quartz sleeve, comprises at least one vibration resistant member, a collar attachment member and a support plate. The at least one vibration resistant member is adaptable to hold and support the quartz sleeve positioned inside an ultraviolet (UV) cylinder and thereby to prevent its vibration. The collar attachment member is configured to enclose the at least one vibration resistant member. The at least one vibration resistant member is positioned inside the collar attachment member. The support plate is configured to attach the collar attachment member containing the at least one vibration resistant member with the UV cylinder. The attachment assembly can be attached to the UV cylinder wall directly or can be attached to a mounting device inside the UV cylinder wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Mark Toma, Andy Le
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Publication number: 20190276336Abstract: A water purifier that includes: a water storage tank that includes an interior area and a first opening to the interior area; a cover unit that is configured to cover the first opening and that includes: a frame body that includes a second opening, and a water storage tank cover that is coupled to the frame body and that is configured to rotate about an axis such that the water storage tank cover opens or closes the second opening; a sterilizer that is configured to sterilize water in the water storage tank; a switching module that is configured to control electric power supply to the sterilizer; and an operation member that is configured to control the switching module based on the water storage tank cover being opened or closed is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Myounggon KIM, Youngjin KIM, Kowoon BAEK, Changgeun LEE, Jongho PARK
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Publication number: 20190276337Abstract: A device for the treatment of fluids has a flow-through housing, a cover, an inlet, a reactor chamber with inner walls, an outlet and UV LED radiation sources directed into the reactor chamber, and also a power supply. The device achieves a high purifying performance with less technical complexity and less installation space and needs only little electrical power. The interior of the reactor chamber has a flow-related design. The radiation sources are arranged in the fluid on or in an inner wall and a rotating fluid vortex is imparted to a fluid flowing through by the flow-related design. The radiation sources radiate radially from the outside inward and/or laterally onto the fluid vortex. At least a partial stream of the fluid in the fluid vortex passes a number of times by the radiation sources before leaving the reactor chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: ANDREAS KOLCH, DIRK PAULSMEYER, HONGBIN XU
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Publication number: 20190276338Abstract: A water treatment apparatus including a cylindrical body; a centrifuge chamber and a heating chamber, both within the cylindrical body; an externally powered central shaft passing through the cylindrical body, the centrifuge chamber and the heating chamber; a centrifuge within the centrifuge chamber mounted on the central shaft and configured to rotate on the central shaft; at least one rotating disc within the heating chamber, the at least one rotating disc rotatably mounted on the shaft; an inlet operably connectable to a source of water for treatment, the inlet configured to feed water into the centrifuge chamber; a pitot tube in fluid communication with the centrifuge chamber and the heating chamber; and an exit valve in fluid communication with the heating chamber configured so that purified water exits via the exit valve. In some embodiments, each rotating disc is flanked by one or more stationary disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Edwin E. WILSON
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Publication number: 20190276339Abstract: A water treatment process that includes associating the water treatment process with an offshore operation; receiving a treated water stream comprising floc into a flotation vessel. The process further includes injecting an injection stream into the flotation vessel to interact with the treated water stream and removing floc from the treated water stream to form a secondary treated water stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Gregory K. Norman, Xandra Joines Turner, Joshua Hebert, Jason Michael Kirk