Patents Issued in September 26, 2019
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Publication number: 20190291016Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a transformable toy car, the driving of which can be controlled from a remote location and which transforms from a car shape into an arbitrary second shape, thereby exposing the lower surface of an attached card when an arbitrary card is attached to the car while the car is traveling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Shin-Kyu CHOI
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Publication number: 20190291017Abstract: A hoop and stick toy combination includes a hoop forming a closed circular loop of translucent material. Light emitters are positioned within an interior of the hoop such that an entirety of the hoop is illuminated when the light emitters emit light. A power source positioned within the hoop is electrically coupled to each of the light emitters. A rod is elongated and has a first end and a second end. The rod is tubular and is comprised of a translucent material. The rod has a bend therein positioned nearer to the second end than the first end. A catch is formed in the rod from the bend to the second end for engaging the hoop. A plurality of lights mounted in the rod illuminate the rod when turned on.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Abel Yohannes
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Publication number: 20190291018Abstract: A device for replaying audio data including data sets of separately readable ordered data sequences to be replayed and including a loudspeaker or a loudspeaker connection, a sensor that can detect within a region of its surroundings a property or a change in a property of the surroundings, a control unit that can drive the loudspeaker or the loudspeaker connection for replaying audio data, where the control unit, in response to a select signal from the sensor, generates a command to jump to a next one of the separately readable ordered data sequences to be replayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Patric Fassbender, Marcus Stahl, Bernhard Arnold
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Publication number: 20190291019Abstract: A lift system comprises a drum that rotates about an axis, an elongate member that winds around the drum when the drum rotates in a first direction and that unwinds from the drum when the drum rotates in a second direction, a drive mechanism operable to rotate the drum, and a braking mechanism adapted to inhibit rotation of the drum. The braking mechanism includes a brake disk rotatable with the drum, a movable brake pad, and a ramp that guides movement of the movable brake pad. A method of operating the lift system comprises rotating the drum in a first direction to wind the elongate member onto the drum, rotating the drum in a second direction to unwind the elongate member from the drum, and moving the brake shoe along the ramp to thereby cause the movable brake pad to be compressed against the brake disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Donald A. Hoffend, III
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Publication number: 20190291020Abstract: A system of generating steam from an emulsion stream produced from a reservoir via thermal recovery has a heat exchanger for adjusting the emulsion to a first temperature; at least one separation device for separating water from the emulsion at the first temperature to obtain produced water; an optional produced-water preheater, and a high-pressure evaporator for receiving the produced water and generating steam using the produced water. The evaporator has a vapor drum; a heating element receiving the water stream, and in fluid communication with the vapor drum via a pressure letdown device; a heating source for imparting sensible heat to the water stream for generating steam. The evaporator also includes a recirculation pump for circulation of blowdown concentrate, and a bubble generator for generating bubbles and injecting generated bubbles into the heating element to enable self-removal of scales and other solid deposits in the evaporator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Henry Z. QIN, Wen Li ZHANG
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Publication number: 20190291021Abstract: A method for phytochemical extraction includes providing a distillation vessel, providing a mixture of solvent and plant extract to the distillation vessel, placing the distillation vessel on a heat source, coupling the distillation vessel with a collector configured to collect condensed solvent, selecting an initial distillation temperature and outputting heat from the heat source at a heat source initial target temperature to heat the distillation vessel to a distillation vessel initial target temperature and boil the mixture in the distillation vessel at the initial distillation temperature and at an initial heat flux. With a vacuum pump, a distillation vessel initial target pressure is set within the distillation vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Lee Sutherland
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Publication number: 20190291022Abstract: Chromatography apparatus and methods are described, especially for expanded bed adsorption. A column tube has a process fluid input device at the bottom and a movable piston in the top. The piston is enclosed in the column by a cover plate. The piston body has an inflatable seal, and is connected by a frame to a contact ring which carries another inflatable member to contact the tube wall. Process fluid leaves the operating volume through an opening of the piston and flexible hose, through the enclosed space and out through the cover plate. The space above the piston can be pressurised to control piston movement. The contact ring maintains piston alignment. The inflatable seals are used to fix the piston in position, allow it to slide or allow washing. The piston outlet may include a vortex-inhibitor. Bed and piston levels may be monitored by ultrasound sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Biotechflow LtdInventor: Martin John Hofmann
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Publication number: 20190291023Abstract: A transportable separation apparatus for separating spent materials from oil and gas operations into a primarily solid component, a primarily liquid component and a primarily gas component. The transportable separation apparatus includes a first separation unit disposed on the transportable separation apparatus for receiving spent materials and beginning separation of the spent materials. The transportable separation apparatus connectable to a vehicle to be pulled on commercial roadways when the transportable separation apparatus is in a transportation configuration. The transportable separation apparatus further includes a second separation unit in fluid communication with the first separation unit for further separation of the spent materials. A method of using the transportable separation apparatus to separate spent materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: David Droke
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Publication number: 20190291024Abstract: This disclosure relates to silicone-based foam control compositions for use in aqueous compositions which are liable to foam. The silicone-based foam control compositions comprise a silicone based material cured via a condensation cure chemistry. Also disclosed is a process to prepare the silicone-based foam control compositions and a process to control foam using said silicone-based foam control compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: BENBAKOURA Rahma, CHAO Sung-Hsuen, GUBBELS Frederic, L'HOSTIS Jacqueline
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Publication number: 20190291025Abstract: There is provided a material treatment apparatus. The material treatment apparatus includes a first compartment. The first compartment includes an inlet for receiving supply of slurry material, and a first material conduction space for conducting flow of the supplied slurry material in a downwardly direction. A second compartment is also provided including a second material conduction space for receiving a first intermediate material of the supplied slurry material and conducting the first intermediate material in an upwardly direction. A baffle is provided for interfering with conducting of the supplied slurry material from the first material conduction space to the second material conduction space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Cordell SIMONEAU
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Publication number: 20190291026Abstract: The invention relates to a clearing apparatus (I), especially for clearing and/or maintaining of filter basins (7), consisting of at least one carrier (1), at least one undercarriage (2), at least one removal device (3), at least one driving device (4) and at least one pushing or guiding device (10), wherein the removal device (3) is situated in the front and/or before the undercarriage (2) and/or in front of an axle (21) of the undercarriage (2) in the travel and/or removal direction (a), the pushing or guiding device (10) is provided at the rear in the travel and/or removal direction (a), and wherein the removal device (3) comprises a platform (32) on which a drivable or driven removal means is circulating, such as a drivable or driven flexible circulating chain (31) and/or a flexible circulating belt (31), in order to remove material from a bottom (71) of the filter basin (7), transport it away and/or dispose of it.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Ferdinand DOPPSTADT
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Publication number: 20190291027Abstract: Filters for semiconductor tool and clean room applications to control airborne molecular contamination. The filter cartridge system includes a filter cartridge having a non-woven fiber and at least one adsorbent. In some embodiments, the filter cartridge is constructed of substantially combustible materials to support its end of service destruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Tom LEBLANC, Joe WILDGOOSE, Marc VENET, Evan WARNIERS, John GAUDREAU
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Publication number: 20190291028Abstract: A regenerative filter that includes a filter housing having inlet and outlet zones; a fluid path provided between the inlet and outlet zones; a plurality of filter elements each having an outer surface filter media applied thereto and functioning to filter particulate or contaminants from the fluid path; and a tube sheet that is supported across the filter housing, that is disposed just before the outlet zone and that provides the support for the plurality of filter elements. The plurality of filter elements are disposed in an array and includes bridging members or elements that connect between adjacent filter elements, and that forms with the filter elements, a closed interstitial space between adjacent filter elements for liquid flow; a nanoscale barrier on interior surfaces, including that of the regenerative media itself, providing a mechanism to disrupt the cell wall of microscopic viruses and organisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Paul F. Nehlen, III
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Publication number: 20190291029Abstract: An improved cartridge housing assembly and distributor is provided for a water filtration system installed at a point-of-use or a point-of entry of plumbing networks in buildings. The improvements include a mechanism for actuating a shut-off valve and a pressure-relief valve upon removing the housing assembly from the distributor, a bayonet-type mount between the housing assembly and the distributor, a housing lid to prevent spilling of water when the housing assembly is removed from the distributor, and fastener clips that allow for modular attachment of the distributor to plumbing fittings and a mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Daniel Nicholas MACDONALD, Miguel A. CASTELLOTE
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Publication number: 20190291030Abstract: A rotating drum screen method for separating solids from thin stillage obtained from ethanol fermentation, the thin stillage comprising one or more of solids and suspended solids. Thin stillage is chemically treated with an anionic polymer to form stable particles of one or more of solids and suspended solids. Introducing the treated thin stillage into a rotating drum screen system. The drum screen includes a filter screen that retains at least a portion of the solids within a hollow portion of the drum screen and which produces a liquid effluent that is discharged from an outer surface of the drum screen. The retained solids are removable from the drum screen via a solid discharge end. A head box is disposed within the hollow portion of the drum screen and has a plurality of fluid flow channel dividers dividing and directing an influent stream outwardly against the drum screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Michael B. LoCascio, Stephen D. Allen
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Publication number: 20190291031Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a water circulation system and a replaceable water filter. The refrigerator includes a sensor that determines if a water filter is present, and a user interface that prompts a user to purge a water filter upon installation of a new water filter in the refrigerator. The water filter may include a memory storage device that stores information concerning the allowable life of the water filter, the remaining life of the water filter, and other information. Information concerning the remaining life of the water filter and other information can be displayed or otherwise communicated to a user by the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Melissa M. Bippus, Ronald W. Guess, John A. Laine, Li Y. Situ, Keith A. Snyder, Dennis J. Staley
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Publication number: 20190291032Abstract: A head for a water filter cartridge has a cap with an open end configured to mate with a filter body. An axial tube extends along the cap's longitudinal axis. First and second lateral tubes extend laterally from the cap. The first lateral tube intersects the first axial tube and places those tubes in fluid communication. The second lateral tube intersects the cap to place the second lateral tube in fluid communication with an inside of the cap. The first and second lateral tubes have a sidewall opening to allow fluid communication with a manifold. A tubular fitting intersects at least one of the cap or first lateral tube and is on the longitudinal axis, aligned with the first axial tube. The fitting has a closed end which, when removed, allows flushing of the axial tube and an attached filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Micahel T. Baird
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Publication number: 20190291033Abstract: A device with external diaphragm for acoustic cleaning and air purification is provided. The device comprises a housing with a first opening at a top for receiving one or more acoustic wave generating devices each with a diaphragm attached to a coil; and one or more external diaphragm each covering and sealing the diaphragm attached to the coil to facilitated in protecting the acoustic wave generating device as impurities or materials deposit and accumulate on the external diaphragm instead of the diaphragm of the acoustic wave generating device, and easy cleaning as only the external diaphragm needs to be cleaned, which also avoids damage to the diaphragm of the acoustic wave generating device during cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Gin Nam SZE TO, Nai Kin CHAN
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Publication number: 20190291034Abstract: A filtration unit (1) comprising a support (10) arranged to receive a plurality of filter cartridges (11,11?), the support configured to allow a displacement of the cartridges between a working position (70), in which a first filter cartridge (11) is arranged with own inlet/outlet apertures (71?,71?) in communication with a fluid inlet and outlet line portions (7,8), respectively, and at least one standby position (75) configured for receiving a respective second filter cartridge (11?), an exchange mechanism (12) configured for causing the displacement of the cartridges between the at least one standby position and the working position, a differential pressure sensor (80) configured for measuring a pressure drop through first filter cartridge arranged in the working position and for generating a differential pressure signal (286) responsive to the pressure drop, a control unit (90) configured for receiving the differential pressure signal (86) and for providing an actuation signal (287) of the exchange mechanType: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: HEVÃ’ S.R.L.Inventor: Giuseppe MICOZZI
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Publication number: 20190291035Abstract: Cleanable filters and methods of cleaning filters are described in the present application. The cleanable air filter includes a housing and a filter element installed in the housing. The filter element is configured to filter an operating fluid in a given application. The filter element is cleanable in-situ in the installed condition in the housing. The cleanable air filter further includes a cleaning fluid applicator configured to apply a cleaning fluid to the filter element while the filter element is in the installed condition in the housing such that the filter element is cleanable without being removed from the filter housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Robert A. Bannister, Budi Antony, Scott W. Schwartz, Brian W. Schwandt, Steven R. Sankbeil, Christopher E. Holm, Eric A. Janikowski, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20190291036Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process and apparatus for cleaning and removing particulate deposits in a particulate filter, in particular for the dry removal of ash deposits with a diesel particulate filter. Compared to the art known procedures, the method of the present invention is based on the provision of a two-stage process including a stage wherein the filter is exposed to a structural resonant frequency under pressure and a stage wherein the filter is exposed to a reverse flow. Combination of a structural resonance frequency with a reverse flow results in an efficient two-stage removal of the debris from the filter without causing any damage to the ceramic body of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Tistech SPRLInventor: Laszlo LUDIK
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Publication number: 20190291037Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
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Publication number: 20190291038Abstract: The honeycomb structure includes a pillar-shaped honeycomb structure body that includes a porous partition wall. When the thickness (?m) of the partition wall is defined as T1 and, among pores formed in the partition wall, the value of an average pore diameter (?m) of specific pores whose pore diameters measured by a mercury press-in method are 20 to 100 ?m is defined as D(20 to 100), T1/D(20 to 100) that is a value obtained by dividing T1 by D(20 to 100) is not less than 2.4, a ratio of a pore volume of the specific pores to an overall pore volume of the partition wall is 5 to 45%, and a ratio of a pore volume of large pores whose pore diameters are not less than 100 ?m to the overall pore volume of the partition wall is not more than 5%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Tomohiro ISHIOKA, Hirotaka YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20190291039Abstract: Filter elements are described. In an example embodiment, the filter element has a support framework and media defining a closed end and an open end. A non-circular radial seal is depicted, in an example. Variations for particular applications are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Jarren B. Mills, Daniel Adamek, Richard Dejong
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Publication number: 20190291040Abstract: A film forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a reaction chamber; a first pipe having first end portion and second end portion, the first end portion being connected to the reaction chamber, the first pipe extending in a first direction, and having a first opening area in cross-section perpendicular to the first direction; a second pipe disposed such that the first pipe is provided between the reaction chamber and the second pipe, the second pipe having third end portion and fourth end portion, and the second pipe extending in a second direction different from the first direction; a narrow portion provided in the first pipe and having a second opening area smaller than the first opening area in cross-section perpendicular to the first direction; and a liquid storage portion located on an imaginary straight line extending from a center of the second end portion in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Rempei Nakata, Hidenori Hanyu
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Publication number: 20190291041Abstract: A sorbent composition such as for the removal of a contaminant species from a fluid stream, a method for manufacturing a sorbent composition and a method for the treatment of a flue gas stream to remove heavy metals such as mercury (Hg) therefrom. The sorbent composition includes a porous carbonaceous sorbent such as powdered activated carbon (PAC) and a solid particulate additive that functions as a flow-aid to enhance the pneumatic conveyance properties of the sorbent composition. The solid particulate additive may be a flake-like material, for example a phyllosilicate mineral or graphite.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Sarah G. McMurray, Jacqueline Cecil de Peyer, Robert B. Huston, Joseph M. Wong
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Publication number: 20190291042Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for separating CO2 based on regenerative chemical absorption, including an absorber where the CO2 remains retained in an absorbent liquid, and including a regenerator where the CO2 is released, obtaining a regenerated absorbent that is re-used in the absorption unit. The invention proposes a configuration of the entire capturing process which allows an efficient operation that significantly reduces the energy requirements mainly associated with the regeneration of the absorbent, as well as a lesser thermal degradation of same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Fernando VEGA BORRERO, Benito NAVARRETE RUBIA, Jose Antonio CAMINO FERNANDEZ, Mercedes CANO PALACIOS, Vicente Jesus CORTES GALEANO
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Publication number: 20190291043Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for capturing a Lewis acid gas (e.g., CO2). In some embodiments, the methods and systems utilize an ionic liquid incorporated into one or more electrochemical cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Trevor Alan Hatton, Paul Brown, Sahag Voskian
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Publication number: 20190291044Abstract: A process for absorbing carbon dioxide from a gas stream containing carbon dioxide, including contacting the gas stream with an aqueous composition having a substituted heteroaromatic compound including a six-membered heteroaromatic ring comprising from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms in the heteroaromatic ring and at least one substituent wherein at least one of the substituents is of formula —R1NH2 wherein R1 is selected from C1 to C6 alkylene and ethers of formula —R2—O—R3— wherein R2 and R3 are C1 to C3 alkylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Graeme Douglas PUXTY, William CONWAY, Qi YANG, Paul Hubert Maria FERON
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Publication number: 20190291045Abstract: Amines and amine derivatives that improve the buffering range, and/or reduce the chelation and other negative interactions of the buffer and the system to be buffered. The reaction of amines or polyamines with various molecules to form polyamines with differing pKa's extend the buffering range resulting in polyamines that have the same pKa yields a greater buffering capacity. Derivatives that result in zwitterionic buffers improve yield by allowing a greater range of stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Thomas P. Daly
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Publication number: 20190291046Abstract: An oxygen separation membrane includes a porous material and a liquid complex contained in the porous material. The complex contains a metal salen complex or a derivative thereof and a first ionic liquid. The first ionic liquid is constituted by an anion having an amine structure and an imidazolium cation, an aliphatic quaternary phosphonium cation, or an ammonium cation that have alkyl chains, alkylene oxide chains, or alkyl ether chains with each 2 to 20 carbon atoms. The anion of the first ionic liquid is axially coordinated to a central metal ion of the metal salen complex or the derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Yasunori NAKANISHI, Hideto MATSUYAMA, Eiji KAMIO, Atsushi MATSUOKA
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Publication number: 20190291047Abstract: A process and a plant for the thermal abatement of foul air containing malodorous substances emitted by a purification system with energy recovery from said abatement are described, the process comprising the steps of: —feeding a flow of foul air containing malodorous substances emitted from a purification plant, as combustive air into the combustion chamber of a unit for production and recovery of energy, thus producing a flow of high-temperature exhaust gas; —feeding said flow of exhaust gas into a scrubber for the abatement of polluting substances, said scrubber using water for the washing of the flow of exhaust gas, thus producing a flow of low-temperature purified gas and a heated washing liquid; —conveying the heated washing liquid to at least one heating jacket of a storage tank for the biological treatment of sewage of the aforementioned purification plant; a method for revamping a pre-existing purification plant, so as to make the plant suitable for implementation of the process described above, is aType: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Ambiente E Nutrizione S.R.L.Inventor: Massimo Vezzani
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Publication number: 20190291048Abstract: A method for separating undesired components from gas mixtures comprises the following steps of providing a gas mixture containing at least two gaseous components, wherein one component is an undesired component, feeding water to the gas mixture, forming a hydrate of the undesired component and a remaining gas mixture, wherein the hydrate is formed by spraying a combination comprising the water and the gas mixture, and separating the hydrate from the remaining gas mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Cornelis J. Peters, Carolyn Ann Koh, Muhammad Naveed Khan
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Publication number: 20190291049Abstract: An exhaust gas purification member comprises an annular substrate centered on a central axis, a peripheral electrode alongside and against an outer cylindrical face of the substrate, and a central electrode alongside and against an inner cylindrical face of the substrate. The substrate is made up of an electrically conductive material and includes a plurality of intersecting walls defining longitudinal cells therebetween and that each emerge in an upstream face and in a downstream face of the substrate. These intersecting walls are covered with a catalytic composition and each wall extends from an outer cylindrical wall of the substrate, defining the outer cylindrical face, to the inner cylindrical wall of the substrate, defining the inner cylindrical face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Xavier BARTOLO
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Publication number: 20190291050Abstract: An oxidation catalyst includes cerium dioxide particles and a metal oxide. The cerium dioxide particles contain an ancillary component that is at least one of lanthanum, aluminum, and iron. The metal oxide contains iron and manganese and is held by the cerium dioxide particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: NGK INSULATORS, LTD.Inventor: Yunie IZUMI
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Publication number: 20190291051Abstract: A co-catalyst system for the removal of NOx from an exhaust gas stream has a layered oxide and a spinel of formula Ni0.15Co0.85CoAlO4. The system converts to nitric oxide to nitrogen gas with high product specificity. The layered oxide is configured to convert NOx in the exhaust gas stream to an N2O intermediate, and the spinel is configured to convert the N2O intermediate to N2.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Torin C. Peck, Michael Paul Rowe, Michael Jones
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Publication number: 20190291052Abstract: Microstructures immersed in a liquid have multiple chambers and funnels oriented inwardly. The funnels generate differential motility for bacteria. Bacteria is therefore concentrated within the chamber, and effectively sequestered from the environment outside the microstructures. Multiple consecutive chambers and conical funnels allow more effective sequestration of bacteria. These microtraps offer biocontrol options alternative to pharmaceutical solution such as antibiotics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Chiara DARAIO, Raffaele DI GIACOMO, Roman STOCKER
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Publication number: 20190291053Abstract: A reverse osmosis system includes a multi-element membrane array having membrane elements disposed in series. Permeate pipes receive permeate from respective membrane elements. The connectors coupling the permeate pipes have a flow restrictor. The restrictors have an effective area that increases in subsequent connectors. The body has an outer wall and an orifice plug within a longitudinal passage. The orifice plug is separates from the body. Each orifice plug has a carrier body with a plug passage therethrough. Each carrier body has an orifice plate having an orifice disposed within the plug passage and a spring disposed within the carrier body resisting movement of the orifice plate, whereby movement of the orifice plate changes an amount of fluid flowing through each connector. Each spring in subsequent connectors provides a reduced amount of spring force for resisting movement of the orifice plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Fluid Equipment Development Company, LLCInventor: Eli OKLEJAS, JR.
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Publication number: 20190291054Abstract: A composite ion conducting tube is made by wrapping a support material or ion conducting sheet to from a tube having overlaps of layers that are bonded. The ion conducting sheet or tape used to make the tube may be very thin and the tube may be formed in situ by wrapping the support material and then coating with ion conducting polymer. The ion conducting tubes may be used in a pervaporation module or desalination system. The ion conducting tubes may be spirally wrapped or longitudinally wrapped and may be very thin having a tube wall thickness of no more than 25 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Bamdad Bahar, Harish Opadrishta, William Parmelee
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Publication number: 20190291055Abstract: A ceramic membrane filtration assembly includes a housing and a membrane assembly. The membrane assembly includes at least one membrane with channels therein. A first inner end cap device is disposed within the housing and is coupled with the membrane assembly. The housing has a bypass near an outer perimeter of the first inner end cap device, the first inner end cap device has an inner port, the inner port fluidly coupled with the channels of the membrane, where the bypass includes a space between the housing and the first inner end cap device. A first outer end cap device is coupled with the first inner end cap device; the first outer end cap device has a first port and a second port, where the first port is fluidly separate from the second port, and the first port is fluidly coupled with the inner port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Paul Osmundson
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Publication number: 20190291056Abstract: A ceramic membrane filtration assembly comprising a membrane assembly extending from a first membrane assembly end to a second membrane assembly end, where the membrane assembly is defined by a membrane assembly length, the membrane assembly including at least one membrane. At least one of the membranes have channels therein, and at least one channel has channel ends. The filtration assembly further includes at least one sealing device coupled with the membrane assembly adjacent to at least one of the first and second membrane assembly ends, where the sealing device has an inner and outer perimeter. The sealing device has a sealing feature disposed along the outer perimeter, and the inner perimeter of the sealing device is sealed with a portion of the membrane assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Paul Osmundson
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Publication number: 20190291057Abstract: A filter assembly including a filtration medium comprising a nanofiber, having a three-dimensional network structure, and having a fiber web layer comprising a hydrophilic coating layer that covers at least a part of the outer surface of the nanofiber; and a first support body that supports the filtration medium, which is provided on both surfaces thereof, and has a channel formed therein. Accordingly, the filtration medium has excellent chemical resistance and improved hydrophilicity such that the flow rate can increase substantially. In addition, the improved hydrophilicity is maintained for a long period of time such that the utilization period can be extended substantially. Furthermore, any change in the pore structure of the filtration medium during the hydrophilicity endowing process is minimized such that the initially designed physical characteristics of the filtration medium can be fully exhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: AMOGREENTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Ui Young JEONG, In Yong SEO
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Publication number: 20190291058Abstract: The present specification provides a composition comprising a material of Chemical Formula 1: having a molecular weight of 500,000 to 700,000 where R1 and R2 are the same as or different from each other, and each independently is hydrogen, deuterium, or an alkyl group, and n is from 10,000 to 20,000, for forming a reverse osmosis membrane protective layer, a method for preparing a reverse osmosis membrane using the same, a reverse osmosis membrane and a water-treatment module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ayoung LEE, Sung Kyung PARK, Chong Kyu SHIN, Bong Ju KWAK
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Publication number: 20190291059Abstract: Method for the manufacture of a hydrogen-permeable membrane having a thickness of not greater than 30 ?m. The method includes plasma spraying at least one dense layer on a porous substrate such that during the plasma spraying, one sweep of a process beam deposits material particles over the substrate in a form of individual splats which do not produce a cohesive layer and said material particles include a proton-conducting ceramic material and an electron-conducting metallic component. The plasma spraying is LPPS-TF that utilizes a spraying distance of between 200 mm and 2000 mm, a sprayable powder starting material having a particle size range between 1 and 80 ?m and containing the proton-conducting ceramic material and the electron-conducting metallic component and a process beam dispersing the sprayable powder starting material to a cloud.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: OERLIKON METCO AG, WOHLENInventors: Rajiv J. DAMANI, Arno REFKE
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Publication number: 20190291060Abstract: Provided are a gas separation membrane which has a resin layer containing a compound having a siloxane bond, in which the resin layer containing a compound having a siloxane bond satisfies Expressions 1 and 2, and at least one of gas permeability or gas separation selectivity is high under high pressure; a method of producing a gas separation membrane; a gas separation membrane module; and a gas separator. 0.9?A/B?0.63??Expression 1 B?1.7??Expression 2 In the expressions, A represents an O/Si ratio that is a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms relative to the number of silicon atoms contained in the resin layer containing a compound having a siloxane bond at a depth of 10 nm from the surface of the resin layer containing a compound having a siloxane bond, and B represents an O/Si ratio that is a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms relative to the number of silicon atoms in the surface of the resin layer containing a compound having a siloxane bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Yusuke MOCHIZUKI, Makoto SAWADA, Takeshi NARITA, Shigehide ITOU, Hiroyuki NODA, Atsushi MUKAI
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Publication number: 20190291061Abstract: [Problem] A preparation of forming bubbles of carbon dioxide gas which is put into a micro-bubble generator is realized, unlike a conventional tablet, as a tablet which can retain an ability to neutralize and remove completely chlorine contained in tap water from start of dissolution of the tablet inside the micro-bubble generator to the completion of dissolution thereof, thereby providing a method for producing micro-bubbles of carbon dioxide gas by using the tablet and a device thereof. [Solution] There is provided a method for producing carbon dioxide gas/micro-bubbles mixed water in which a carbonated bathing agent is a tablet which is 7 mm or more both in tablet diameter and tablet thickness, 15 kg or more in tablet hardness, 10 wt % or less in tablet friability and from 5.5 to 9.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Shigeharu Koboshi, Hiroshi Yoshimoto
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Publication number: 20190291062Abstract: A system or method for carbonating a liquid includes receiving, in a sealed container of a carbonator of a drink dispenser system, a predetermined amount of liquid, identifying a predetermined carbonation level associated with a flavoring material, and setting a target pressure of the sealed container based on the predetermined carbonation level. The target pressure is selected from a plurality of different target pressures. The system or method also can include releasing pressurized carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide source into the sealed container holding the predetermined amount of the liquid therein until an internal pressure of the sealed container is substantially equal to the target pressure. The system or method can also include dispensing, into a drink container, the flavoring material and the liquid from the sealed container of the carbonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Barry Wood, Robert M. Pelovitz, Nicholas Weber, Qian Gao
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Publication number: 20190291063Abstract: Described herein is an example of a nozzle that can include a metal tip having a first end and a second end. The metal tip can also define a conduit extending from the first end towards the second end. The conduit can include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the conduit is defined by at least one first interior surface of the metal tip extending from the first end. The first portion of the conduit can exhibit a substantially constant diameter and a first length. The second portion of the conduit is defined by at least one second interior surface of the metal tip extending from the first portion for a second length. The second portion can exhibit a diameter that generally increases with distance from the first portion and can exhibit a generally truncated conical shape exhibiting an open angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Qian Gao
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Publication number: 20190291064Abstract: A carbonation system for a beverage appliance or machine that can include a liquid chamber and a carbonation chamber separated from the liquid chamber by a wall of the carbonation chamber is disclosed herein. In some implementations, the liquid chamber is defined by a liquid tank (e.g., a water tank), and the carbonation chamber is defined by a carbonation tank. The carbonation system can move liquid (e.g., water) from the liquid chamber to the carbonation chamber and introduce carbonating gas (e.g., carbon dioxide) into the carbonation chamber to create a carbonated liquid (e.g., a carbon dioxide water dissolution, such as carbonated water, sparkling water, or seltzer).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Paul Conroy, William Mendelson
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Publication number: 20190291065Abstract: A mixing cartridge delivery system, which mixes additive with base liquid flowing through it, utilizes a dispensing closure valve to achieve improved flow of mixed liquid from the cartridge. A closure base may include a tethered lid. A flexible valve, such as a slit valve, is supported on a valve supporting end of the closure base and retained thereon with a valve retainer that interlocks with the closure base. The system may include a one-way valve for base liquid and a mixing section defined in the cartridge. The dispensing closure valve achieves improved flow characteristics in combination with the base liquid valve. The dispensing closure valve also prevents leakage and inadvertent discharge from the cartridge system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: GARRETT S. WAGGONER, ANDREW GAY, PHIL MCKEATING, URBANIK THOMAS, COLE HOUSTON, John Green