Patents Issued in February 13, 2020
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Publication number: 20200047066Abstract: A communication game system is provided in which a first terminal apparatus is configured to be used by a first player and at least one second terminal apparatus is configured to be used by at least one second player. The first terminal apparatus and the second terminal apparatus are communication-connected to allow the second player to participate in a game executed by the first terminal apparatus. The second terminal apparatus incudes a processor that causes a second character to participate in the game executed by the first terminal apparatus according to a support request by a guidance from the first player. The second character is caused to participate in the game by substituting for any one of a plurality of first characters set as characters of the first player. The second character operates according to a guidance from the second player.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.Inventor: Hajime TABATA
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Publication number: 20200047067Abstract: Resources for hosting game sessions can be dynamically selected based upon factors in addition to availability and capacity. A requested session may have various criteria enabling it to be hosted on different types of resources, such as different types of resource instances operating on physical servers. While a fixed amount of capacity can be purchased over an extended period of time, options can also exist that enable purchasing resource capacity for a limited period of time, or purchasing excess capacity without a fixed time limit but that is subject to potential interruption. Benefits relating to cost and performance may offset these potential limitations, and the selection of a type of resource to host a game can be based upon an analysis of these factors. If a game session is to be interrupted or will time out, advance notice can be provided such that the game can take a corresponding action.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Hok Peng Leung, Geoffrey Scott Pare, Christopher Paul Dury
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Publication number: 20200047068Abstract: An exercise device electrically coupled to a computing device for powering the computing device and quantify the play of the coupled video game through a video gaming software application is provided. The exercise device is adapted with an electromechanical energy conversion element for producing electrical power for the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Nissim Amar
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Publication number: 20200047069Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a virtual motor vehicle engine controlling system, including a processor and a virtual motor vehicle engine electrically connected with the processor, the virtual motor vehicle engine controlling system further including a pressure acquisition sensor for acquiring a pressure data and a pressure threshold setter for setting pressure thresholds, the processor compares the pressure data acquired by the pressure acquisition sensor with the pressure thresholds set by the pressure threshold setter, and controls the virtual motor vehicle engine to feedback the manipulation states of the virtual motor vehicle engine according to the result of comparison, wherein the manipulation states comprise start, stop, acceleration, deceleration and uniform speed, the pressure thresholds set by the pressure threshold setter comprise limiting pressure threshold and triggering pressure threshold. The present invention further provides a virtual motor vehicle engine controlling method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Xiuyue Wang, Yulei Zhang, Jianqi Li
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Publication number: 20200047070Abstract: An electronic device may receive a plurality of channels of game and/or chat audio during play of a game. The electronic device may detect one or more sounds on one or more of the audio channels during the monitoring of the plurality of audio channels. The electronic device may control, based on the detected one or more sounds, operation of a game controller that interacts with the game during play. The controlling of the operation of the game controller may comprise adjusting sensitivity of the game controller. The electronic device may determine directionality of the detected one or more sounds and adjust the sensitivity of the game controller based on the determined directionality of the detected one or more sounds. The electronic device may increase and/or decrease the sensitivity of the game controller in response to changes in the determined directionality of the detected one or more sounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20200047071Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards providing video game gameplay incorporating falling puzzle mechanics influenced by character movements within a puzzle space. In a preferred embodiment, a computer implemented method renders a game world that includes a puzzle space wherein a sequence of falling items aggregate in a puzzle formation. Players move characters within the puzzle space to remove items by colliding with them in an attempt to resolve the puzzle by clearing all items from the puzzle space. In one possible arrangement, the sequence of falling items is released according to character movements within the puzzle space. The relationship between character movements and falling puzzle items makes the game play more engaging by providing additional strategic and competitive elements to traditional falling puzzle games.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: David D'angelo, Alec Faulkner, Nickolas Wozniak, Sean Velasco, Ian Flood, Morgan Guyer, Michael Herbster
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Publication number: 20200047072Abstract: Systems and methods for incentivizing user participation in gameplay events that take place in an online game are presented herein. The gameplay events may include one or more time intervals that take place during the duration of the gameplay event. The time intervals may be associated with incentivizing one or more actions and/or activities by the users during the intervals. The users may be distributed awards based on their performance during the intervals. The awards associated with time interval performance may impact awards distributed based on final ranking in the gameplay event.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Luther PATENGE, Dylan ORTIZ, Luc PIERON, Thomas BAXTER, Henry RULL
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Publication number: 20200047073Abstract: A virtual space is provided to users via client computing devices. Device information related to a client computing platform used by a user to interact with the virtual space may be obtained. Different users using different client computing platforms may be provided with different in-game capabilities such as user roles, content items, levels, and/or other content or actions available for the user in the virtual space based on the client computing platform used by the users to access the virtual space. The device information may be used to facilitate enhanced party formation between users of the virtual space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Kent Wakeford, Clifford J. Harrington
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Publication number: 20200047074Abstract: A role simulation method and a terminal apparatus in a VR scene are provided. The role simulation method in the VR scene includes: obtaining a role obtaining instruction triggered by a hand model in the VR scene, movement of the hand model in the VR scene being controlled by an interaction controller; determining a virtual role from the VR scene according to the role obtaining instruction; dynamically adjusting virtual props in the VR scene according to a music file played in the VR scene; displaying the virtual role in the VR scene through a VR display, and displaying the virtual props that are dynamically adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Hongyi ZHANG
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Publication number: 20200047075Abstract: A method for providing users gaming advice based upon the structure of a game based upon an external activity, where the external activity operates independently of the game. The user provides parameters and receives gaming advice allowing the user to increase their odds of winning by picking high-value picks, even when the high-value picks appear to have poor traditional odds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Supported Intelligence, LLCInventors: Neal Patrick Anderson, Jeffrey Paul Johnson
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Publication number: 20200047076Abstract: A publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex is disclosed, with a man-made tropical, pristine-clear lagoon as the centerpiece of the complex. The lagoon includes a surf feature and surrounding the lagoon are entertainment, educational, sports, and commercial facilities. The complex has a controlled public access and provides the look and feel of a tropical beach with clear waters and sandy beaches. In addition a method for efficiently utilizing facilities and land that are vacant, underutilized, have limited uses, or that are contiguous to or nearby recreational, educational, sports, or commercial venues is disclosed. The method providing a publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex with a centerpiece man-made tropical-style pristine-clear lagoon having a surf feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Crystal Lagoons (Curacao) B.V.Inventor: Fernando Benjamin FISCHMANN
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Publication number: 20200047077Abstract: A toy brick system is provided having a plurality of bricks each of which has a post positioned extending from a first end of a body of the brick and having a socket at a second end. The post in each brick in the plurality is engageable with a socket of an adjacently place brick in a removable rotational engagement enabling curved and angled configuration of assembled structures. Engagement and disengagement from the rotational engagement can only occur at a specific engagement angle between adjacent bricks thereby maintaining the rotational engagement of adjacent bricks once engaged and rotated out of the engagement angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Paul Anderson
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Publication number: 20200047078Abstract: The present disclosure relates to building blocks for a toy building set. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a building block configured to releasably join another building block of a similar construction. The building block comprises a hollow main body which defines a lower surface, an upper surface and walls joining the lower and the upper surfaces. At least one of the walls comprises a first wall section and a second wall section parallel to and distant from the first wall section. The building block further comprises spaced apart projections that extend from the upper surface and spaced apart recess sections disposed within the hollow main body. When two building blocks are releasably connected together, a longitudinal groove is provided between the second wall section of the lower building block and the hollow main body of the upper building block when the blocks are fully connected one to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Yves BERTRAND, Jan POPIK
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Publication number: 20200047079Abstract: A process is presented for removing the fouling problems associated with the product recovery in a methanol to olefins conversion process. The process includes passing the quenched MTO process stream to a product separator, wherein an intermediate stream is generated and includes water and heavier hydrocarbons. The intermediate stream is processed to remove the buildup of heavier hydrocarbons.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Christopher Schindlbeck, John J. Senetar, Joseph A. Montalbano
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Publication number: 20200047080Abstract: A condensate neutralizer system for treating condensate of a condensate generating device, the condensate neutralizer system including a container having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is configured to receive condensate from the condensate generating device, the container is configured to contain a condensate neutralizing material useful for treating the condensate and the outlet is configured to drain condensate treated with the condensate neutralizing material; a controller; and a pH meter functionally connected to said controller, the pH meter is configured to take pH measurements of the treated condensate, the measurements are configured to be compared to a fault pattern, wherein the fault pattern is defined by a condition where the pH measurements are lower than a pre-determined pH level and if a fault is determined to exist, a warning is raised or a delivery of replenishment of the condensate neutralizing material is initiated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Sridhar Deivasigamani, Sivaprasad Akasam
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Publication number: 20200047081Abstract: Refrigerated solvent is fed through a cooling jacket around an essential element extraction vessel. After circulating through the cooling jacket, the solvent is re-chilled and at least some of the solvent is passed into the extraction vessel, in which essential elements dissolve into the solvent. Downstream of the extraction vessel, after adsorbent media treatment, the extracted oil and solvent mixture is filtered, in a chilled state, through one or more filtration units. A filtration unit may be a system of vertically oriented filters of decreasing pore size sealed and insulated from the atmosphere. Pressurized gas is used to force the oil and solvent through the filters. Each filter stage has a removable lid, which provides convenient access for replacing the filter cartridge without disturbing the thermally insulated sidewalls of the filter stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Ryan Delmoral Ko
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Publication number: 20200047082Abstract: Generally, an extraction system useful in separating an extract from a matrix using one or more extractants. Specifically, an extractor including one or more of: an extraction vessel having an extractor vessel internal surface which defines an extraction chamber which communicates between open extraction vessel first and second ends, a first piston configured to sealably engage the extractor vessel internal surface of the extraction vessel first end or a second piston adapted to sealably engage the extractor vessel internal surface of the extraction vessel second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Kiinja CorporationInventors: Gregory A. Jackson, Michael D. Hake
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Publication number: 20200047083Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous process for the purification of steviol glycosides such as Rebaudioside D and/or Rebaudioside M extracted from the dried stevia leaves or extracted from a fermentation broth using continuous simulated moving bed processes and nanofiltration without the addition of organic solvents to obtain a purified steviol product comprising sweet steviol glycosides. The sweet steviol glycosides can be used as substitutes for caloric sweeteners in beverages and in other food items.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Orochem Technologies Inc.Inventors: Babu Siddegowda Antharavally, Anil R. Oroskar, Asha A. Oroskar
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Publication number: 20200047084Abstract: Disclosed is a separation material comprising hydrophobic polymer particles and a coating layer covering at least a portion of a surface of the hydrophobic polymer particles, wherein the coating layer comprises a hydrophilic polymer having hydroxy groups, and the hydrophilic polymer has a group represented by —NH—R-L or an epoxy group, wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group and L represents a carboxy group or an amino group.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Akiko KAWAGUCHI, Masaru WATANABE, Fumihiko KAWAUCHI, Yasushi GOTOH, Ken YASUE, Emi MIYAZAWA
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Publication number: 20200047085Abstract: The present invention provides methods to quickly and efficiently assess the effect of antibody variants, including PTMs, e.g., glycosylation, oxidation, and deamidation variants, on the binding between the antibody and FcRn. In particular, the present invention is based, at least in part, on the development of an online, two dimension liquid chromatography (2D-LC) method for assessing binding between antibody variants and FcRn. In one aspect, the online 2D-LC is coupled with mass spectrometry (MS). The present invention allows for differentiation of antibody variants by peak pattern and retention time profile by affinity chromatography, and identification of these variants by mass spectrometry analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Hongxia Wang, Haibo Qiu, Ning Li, Xueqing Zhao
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Publication number: 20200047086Abstract: Ion exchange membranes (e.g., anion exchange membranes) and methods of using the membranes are described. The ion exchange membranes are multi-modal ion exchange membranes containing a plurality of multi-modal exchange ligands. The membranes can achieve high dynamic and equilibrium binding capacities at solution conductivities typical for production of biologics (e.g., greater than about 10 mS/cm) and can provide excellent binding at high flow rates. Systems incorporating the membranes can dramatically increase isolation and purification speeds. Membranes are disclosed for use in production of biologics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: JINXIANG ZHOU
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Publication number: 20200047087Abstract: A vented baffle system is formed of a plurality of individual panel members, for use in a clarifier tank. The vented baffle system includes a plurality of inter-engaged individual panel members with each baffle having a unitarily integrated design. The panel members each may have one or more relief conduits directed to the center of the tank away from the vertical side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Thaddeus J. Knowles
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Publication number: 20200047088Abstract: A variable oil field fluid treatment system and method of use which utilizes a pump, a desanding hydrocyclone, and/or a non-consumable or consumable mechanical solids filter, a membrane filtration unit, a pump, a granular carbon filter, and/or combinations therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Baleen Process SolutionsInventors: Jarid Hugonin, Giovanni Occhipinti, Mike Johnson
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Publication number: 20200047089Abstract: A flowback filter system includes a system inlet, a system outlet, a filter vessel that includes a removable filter insert, an inlet control valve that provides selective fluid communication between the system inlet and the filter vessel, an outlet control valve that provides selective fluid communication between the filter vessel and the system outlet, and a first access platform is positioned proximate the inlet and outlet control valves, wherein the inlet and outlet control valves are positioned for access from the first access platform at one or more ergonomically appropriate heights relative to an upper surface of the first access platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: James Cook, Julian Keihany, Jason Mannen, Sergio Arreola, Jr., Kelly P. Ciprick
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Publication number: 20200047090Abstract: The invention features a filtration segment having a top seal, a bottom seal and a primary filter core and the method of filtering with the design of the filtration segment. The primary filter core is operatively coupled to at least one opening which is located either on the top seal or on the bottom seal. The filtration segment also includes one or more interior filters surrounding the primary filter core. Each interior filter includes a filter material surrounding a secondary core which is operatively coupled to at least one opening which is located either on the top seal or on the bottom seal. Each filter may optionally include a retaining medium enclosing the filter material. The filtration segment has one or more layers of an exterior filter media which operatively surround the interior filters and are operatively coupled to the top seal and the bottom seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: John R. Hampton, Greg P. Wallace
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Publication number: 20200047091Abstract: A shale shaker includes a basket having a front, solids discharge end and a rear, feed end spaced apart by opposed first and second sides. The basket includes a lower, first, screen deck and an upper, second, screen deck directly above the first screen deck. The screening surfaces of the screen decks are spaced apart, by a vertical spacing of from 20 mm to 250 mm. There is a cavity above the feed receiving end of the first screen deck, in direct fluid communication with the space between the screening surfaces of the first and second screen decks ( ) that only receives feed that has passed through the upper, second, screen deck. The cavity extends to higher than the extreme end of the screening surface of the second screen deck, at its feed receiving end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Axiom Process LimitedInventor: Marshall Graham BAILEY
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Publication number: 20200047092Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bottle treatment machine including a pump/nozzle protector in the form of a screen. The screen includes an at least partially perforated surface and the screen is provided for passing a liquid of the bottle treatment machine therethrough. The bottle treatment machine further includes at least one scraper which rests at least partially on the at least partially perforated surface of the screen. The screen and the at least one scraper are arranged to be rotatable relative to one another. The present disclosure further relates to a method for cleaning the screen of the bottle treatment machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Jan MUENZER, Michael SCHUBERT
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Publication number: 20200047093Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for detecting contamination (e.g., bacteria) in fluid are provided. The systems, devices, and methods allow for filtering a fluid sample using a filter to capture and concentrate cells (e.g., bacteria) to detect electrochemical properties thereof. The cells can be exposed to a reagent that diffuses into the cells to produce a product of interest that can be used in analysis of the fluid sample. The product of interest can diffuse out of the filter into a fluid storage component for detection and analysis by an analysis component. After the sampling is completed, the filter can be detached and discarded. Other aspects of the present disclosure, including enhancements and various systems and methods for concentrating cells and analyzing the same, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Michael S. Bono, Sydney B. Beasley, Emily Barret Hanhauser, Chintan Vaishnav, Anastasios John Hart, Rohit Nandkumar Karnik
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Publication number: 20200047094Abstract: A security system for a fluid filtration device and, more particularly, a security system that is adapted to pair a filter with a fluid filtration device, log an effectiveness of each individually serialized filter, prevent re-usage of a filter in more than one filtration device and prevent usage of a filter for greater than its preprogrammed lifespan.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: AEROBIOTIX, INC.Inventor: David Louis Kirschman
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Publication number: 20200047095Abstract: The invention provides a filtration system with a rotating core driving thimble opening and closing water passage, comprising a casing, a filter and a connector, wherein the filter and the connector are connected and fixed in an inner cavity of the casing, the casing consists of an upper cover of the casing and a lower cover of the casing, which are connected via a connecting member; a connector core of the present invention has a groove and a boss thereon, the connector core, a water intake thimble and a water outtake thimble are tightly pressed by a spring, when the connector is rotated, the water intake thimble and the water outtake thimbles are raised from the position of the groove to the position of the boss, and the water passage is opened. When disassembled, the connector is lowered from the position of the boss to the position of the groove, and the water passage is closed, preventing the leakage of the connector water due to the removal of a filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: TIANJIN TIANCHUANG BEST PURE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.Inventor: Enyu WEI
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Publication number: 20200047096Abstract: The disclosure relates to filtering devices, capture devices and their uses to isolate nucleic acids from exosome and/or vesicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicants: Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd., Hitachi Chemical Co. America, Ltd.Inventor: Mieko Ogura
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Publication number: 20200047097Abstract: A holding device for filter elements of a filter module for separating overspray from booth air of a coating installation, in particular painting installations, which booth air is laden with overspray, the filter module having a filter housing, which bounds a filter chamber, through which booth air laden with overspray can be conducted in a main flow direction, a plurality of filter elements made of a filter material permeable to the booth air being arranged in the filter chamber in such a way that a flow labyrinth is formed between the filter elements, the holding device being designed to hold one or more filter elements and to position said one or more filter elements within the filter module, the holding device extending along a longitudinal axis, which is arranged transversely to the main flow direction, the holding device having a grate structure that forms the outer contour, and the one or more filter elements being holdable by means of the grate-type outer contour and thus being positionable relative tType: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Uwe Knaus, Jürgen Röckle
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Publication number: 20200047098Abstract: The present solution provides a cyclone for separation of gas-liquid mixtures, particularly suitable for a refrigerant accumulator or an accumulator with an internal heat exchanger in a vehicle air conditioning system using carbon dioxide as refrigerant, including an inlet of the gas-liquid mixture and a body of the cyclone with an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, and at least one stationary vane in the form of a helix to ensure rotation of the mixture in the cyclone outlet chamber, where the gas-liquid mixture inlet is arranged substantially coaxially with the axis of the cyclone and opens directly into the inlet chamber of the cyclone body. The solution further provides a refrigerant accumulator and an accumulator with an integrated internal heat exchanger which includes the cyclone according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Jiri Zapletal
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Publication number: 20200047099Abstract: A multi-phase fluid solution measurement and gas separation system is described. The system includes a substantially vertical fluid supply pipe that introduces the multi-phase fluid solution in a steady flow having a substantially calm and steady fluid surface to a mud-gas separation unit. The mud-gas separation unit includes measurement tools such as force sensors and level sensors to allow for a rheological model of the fluid to be calculated. The system also includes components for flaring or processing gas which separates from the multi-phase solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Ashley Johnson, Jacques Orban
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Publication number: 20200047100Abstract: A vertically oriented dust collector configured to filter dry particulate matter from an air stream comprises a housing containing at least one cartridge. Each cartridge comprises a filter pan having an opening and a filter incorporated into the opening. The housing further comprises at least one pair of rails oriented parallel to each other within the housing onto which each cartridge is mounted. Each rail is U-shaped with the opening of the U-shape oriented towards each other such that each pair of rails is configured to receive one filter pan between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Imperial Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jeremiah Wann
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Publication number: 20200047101Abstract: A V-bank filter having a plurality of filter panels having a first side end opposed to a second side end, the plurality of filter panels arranged into one or more V-configurations, and a first flexible side panel joined to the first side ends and a second flexible side panel joined to the second side ends. The V-bank filter having an operating position having a distance, O, between individual filter panels measured at an open end of the one or more V-configurations when in the operating position and a collapsed position having a distance, C, between individual filter panels measured at the open end when in the collapsed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Rajesh K. Katare, Christopher T. Gasman, Kenneth J. Snider
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Publication number: 20200047102Abstract: A filtration system for a ventilation hood includes a first filter and a second filter, operatively disposed in series. The first filter is configured to be mounted within the ventilation hood, and has an air inlet, an air outlet, and a grease outlet. The second filter includes a filter material with an upstream surface and a downstream surface, an upstream housing element abutting the upstream surface of the filter material, and a downstream housing element abutting the downstream surface of the filter material. The housing elements include openings, and hold the filter material in compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: STREIVOR, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey S. Lambertson
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Publication number: 20200047103Abstract: A filter element for filtration and dehumidification of a gas has at least one filter medium body with an outflow side delimiting a clean-side flow chamber. A dehumidification unit is arranged downstream of the at least one filter medium body in a flow direction of the gas in the clean-side flow chamber. A carrier body accommodates the at least one filter medium body and the dehumidification unit. The dehumidification unit is connected flow-tightly to an outflow opening of the clean-side flow chamber. The dehumidification unit is arranged in the clean-side flow chamber at a spacing relative to the at least one filter medium body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Robert Hasenfratz, Andreas Franz
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Publication number: 20200047104Abstract: What is presented is an interface between a hopper and a dust receptacle of a dust collector system, wherein the hopper has an outlet through which collected dust drops. A slide gate is mounted to the outlet of the hopper and a spout is mounted to the slide gate. A lid is configured to secure to the top of the dust receptacle. The lid has a coupling configured to secure to the spout. A slot comprising a locking feature is located on either the spout or the coupling. A rod corresponding to the slot is mounted to the other of the spout or the coupling than which the slot is located. The lid may be removed from the dust receptacle by lifting the lid to move the rod through the slot and the lid is secured by twisting the coupling relative to the spout to move the rod into the locking feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Imperial Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jeremiah Wann
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Publication number: 20200047105Abstract: The present disclosure provides one filter with multiple standing compression seals that work together to seal against the mating filter housing assembly. The first compression bead design enables the second bead to seal against the Housing surface for maximum sealing performance for preventing unfiltered fluid from passing through a filter housing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Jayjeet Manik Govardhan, Nathan James Staves, Benjamin Joseph Rubenzer
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Publication number: 20200047106Abstract: This application describes a unique air filter engagement apparatus and related methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: David M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20200047107Abstract: A sorbent composition for the sequestration of mercury from a gas stream, a method for sequestering mercury from a gas stream and a method for the manufacture of a sorbent composition. The sorbent composition includes a highly porous particulate sorbent and at least two additive components, namely a non-halogen metal compound comprising a metal cation and an inorganic sulfur-containing compound, where at least a portion of the sulfur in the sulfur-containing compound has an oxidation state of equal to or less than +4. The method includes injecting the highly porous particulate sorbent and the two additive components into a gas stream, either discretely or as a single sorbent composition, to sequester mercury in the particulate sorbent. The method has a high degree of efficacy for mercury removal without requiring the addition of halogens to the gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Roger H. Cayton, Mowen Li, Micala D. Mitchek, Lingyan Song
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Publication number: 20200047108Abstract: A gas separation and recovery method is provided. Based on the fact that a gas adsorbent has differing adsorption and desorption characteristics depending on the affinities and pressures of gas species, and gases of different species are desorbed at different timings, a target gas component is separated and recovered from a source gas by a pressure swing adsorption process in such a manner that a desorption step is divided into, for example, two time periods and desorbed gases are recovered separately in the respective time periods. In this manner, when gas 1 and gas 2 having different desorption timings are adsorbed to an adsorbent, a gas rich in gas 1, and a gas rich in gas 2 may be recovered separately from each other. Thus, it becomes possible to separate and recover selectively a target gas component with high concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: JFE Steel CorporationInventors: Nobuyuki Shigaki, Yasuhiro Mogi, Takashi Haraoka, Ikuhiro Sumi
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Publication number: 20200047109Abstract: An oxygen generation device having a compressed air supply device, air cooling coil, a fan, pneumatic valve system, a housing, at least one media insert, an on-off switch, a printed circuit board, and a touch screen. The pneumatic valve system includes an air inlet port, a first air outlet port connected to the inlet of the first media insert, a second air outlet port connected to the inlet of the second media insert. The air inlet port receives compressed air from the compressed air supply device and alternatingly provides the compressed air to one of the first media insert and the second media insert. The lower housing includes check valve ball moveable between the first position and the second position and alternatingly controlling a flow of compressed air through the first media insert and the second media insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Johnny Maxwell
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Publication number: 20200047110Abstract: The embodiments provide an acidic gas absorbent, an acidic gas removal method using the absorbent, and an acidic gas removal apparatus using the absorbent. The absorbent absorbs an acidic gas in a large amount and is hardly diffused. The acidic gas absorbent according to the embodiment comprises an amine compound represented by the following formula (1): [In the formula, each R1 is independently hydrogen, an alkyl group, or a primary or secondary amino-containing aminoalkyl group provided that at least one of R1s is the aminoalkyl group, each R2 is independently hydrogen, an alkyl group, hydroxy, amino, hydroxyamino, or a primary or secondary amino-containing aminoalkyl group, the alkyl or aminoalkyl group contained in R1 or R2 has a straight-chain or branched-chain skeleton and may be substituted with hydroxy or carbonyl, and p is 2 to 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Akiko SUZUKI, Yoshihiko NAKANO, Reiko YOSHIMURA, Toshihiro IMADA, Takashi KUBOKI, Kenji SANO, Shinji MURAI, Mitsuru UDATSU
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Publication number: 20200047111Abstract: A facility and method for membrane permeation treatment of a feed gas flow containing at least methane and carbon dioxide that includes a compressor, a gas analyser, at least one valve, and first, second, third, and fourth membrane separation units for separation of CO2 from CH4 to permeates enriched in CO2 and retentates enriched in CH4, respectively. A pressure of the feed gas flow is adjusted according to a CH4 concentration of the second retentate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l?Exploitation des Procedes Georges ClaudeInventors: Jean-Marc CHAREYRE, Veronique GRABIE, Golo ZICK
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Publication number: 20200047112Abstract: A facility and method for membrane permeation treatment of a feed gas flow containing at least methane and carbon dioxide that includes a compressor, a pressure measurement device, at least one valve, and first, second, third, and fourth membrane separation units for separation of CO2 from CH4 to permeates enriched in CO2 and retentates enriched in CH4, respectively. A temperature of the first retentate is adjusted at an inlet of the second membrane separation unit with at least one heat exchanger as a function of the measured CH4 concentration in such a way so as to reduce the determined difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges ClaudeInventors: Jean-Marc CHAREYRE, Veronique GRABIE, Golo ZICK
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Publication number: 20200047113Abstract: A facility and method for membrane permeation treatment of a feed gas flow containing at least methane and carbon dioxide that includes a compressor, a pressure measurement device, at least one valve, and first, second, third, and fourth membrane separation units for separation of CO2 from CH4 to permeates enriched in CO2 and retentates enriched in CH4, respectively. The at least one valve adjusts the number of membranes combined and connected to the flow of gas entering into at least one of the membrane separation units as a function of the pressure recorded by the pressure measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procedes Georges ClaudeInventors: Jean-Marc CHAREYRE, Veronique GRABIE, Golo ZICK
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Publication number: 20200047114Abstract: A membrane including a polymer substrate having pore channels and a metal-organic framework disposed on the polymer substrate. Methods of producing the membrane are described. Methods of separating gases using the membrane are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicants: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Abdulaziz City for Science and TechnologyInventors: Bassem AL-MAYTHALONY, Muhammad Usman
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Publication number: 20200047115Abstract: The present invention provides a gel containing a crosslinked polymer having at least one selected from the group consisting of an acidic dissociative group, an acidic dissociative group in a salt form, and a derivative group of an acidic dissociative group, and a condensate of a compound represented by the following formula (I): Si{R1—N(R2)(R3)}(OR4)(OR5)(R6) (wherein each group is as defined in the DESCRIPTION).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Taigo KASHIWABARA, Ayumi AOKI, Takashi KAMIKAWA