Abstract: A crane includes a lower works having one or more ground engaging elements, an upper works connected to the lower works, the upper works having a boom, and a system for determining a crane status. The system includes a sensor assembly positioned to have a line of sight along at least a portion of a length of the boom or the lower works. The sensor assembly configured to detect light transmission and output sensor information. The system further includes a computer configured to receive the sensor information and determine the crane status based on the sensor information. A method of determining the crane status is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing a remote operation terminal from being mislaid, the remote operation terminal remotely operating a work machine driven via a PTO device in a vehicle, the apparatus being configured so as to have: a reception device for receiving a wireless signal transmitted by a transmission device provided to the remote operation terminal, the reception device being provided to the vehicle; a determination section that, when the PTO device is in an OFF state, determines whether or not the reception strength of the wireless signal received from the transmission device by the reception device is equal to or less than a prescribed threshold value; and a notification section for issuing a notification when the reception strength is equal to or less than the prescribed threshold value.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for controlling a mobile hoisting apparatus, a method for controlling a mobile hoisting apparatus, a server, and a mobile hoisting apparatus, capable of improving efficiency and reducing cost of hoisting operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a ship unloading control system, a ship loading control system and related systems and apparatuses, capable of achieving fully automated ship loading and unloading.

Abstract: A crane system includes an elevated track spanning a first location to a second location; at least one spreader assembly configured to move along the elevated track using a tram assembly unit, and to move a shipping container from a first storage area to a second storage area, wherein the first storage area and the second storage area are between the first location and the second location; and a controller configured to identify the shipping container and control a movement of the shipping container using the at least one spreader assembly.

Abstract: A holding device for use with a telescopically extensible crane boom (57) in order to keep a load handling tool (4) in a given parking position in relation to the crane boom. The holding device (1) comprises: an attachment (10) to be fixed to an end of a telescopic crane boom section of the crane boom; a tool holder (15), which is detachably mountable to the attachment (10) and configured for engagement with the tool in order to support it against the crane boom and keep it in the parking position, the tool holder being provided with a sliding member (28), through which the tool holder is configured to slidably rest against an external surface on the crane boom; and a locking mechanism (16) for locking the tool holder and the attachment to each other when the tool holder is mounted to the attachment.

Abstract: A control device that controls an electric hoisting machine includes: a tension sensor that detects tension of a pulling member; a mode input unit that inputs a mode switch signal to switch between a winding mode and an unwinding mode; and a control unit that controls the operation of a electric motor. The control unit, when set in the unwinding mode, controls the electric motor in accordance with a detection signal from the tension sensor to cause the rotating body to be inversely rotated when the tension of the pulling member is not less than a predetermined threshold value, and to prevent the rotating body from being inversely rotated when the tension of the pulling member is lower than the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A chassis member for a hydraulic floor jack having angled side frame members which have a curved upper surface and provide an inner wall attached to a rear side frame and an outer wall attached to a tapered surface of a caster support bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle lift system configured for wireless charging is disclosed. The vehicle lift system includes a vehicle lift and a light transmitter. The vehicle lift includes a base, a carriage, a lift actuator, a battery, and a photovoltaic receiver. The carriage is configured for receiving a wheel of a vehicle. The lift actuator is configured to vertically raise and lower the carriage relative to the base. The battery is configured to provide electrical energy to the vehicle lift. The photovoltaic receiver is electrically coupled with the battery. The light transmitter is configured for transmitting electrical energy to said photovoltaic receiver. Thus, the battery of the vehicle lift can be recharged wirelessly, such that the vehicle lift need not have a wired power connection.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base having a first end and an opposing second end, a first arm pivotally coupled to the first end, a second arm pivotally coupled to the first end, a third arm pivotally coupled to the opposing second end, a fourth arm pivotally coupled to the opposing second end, and a leveling assembly. The leveling assembly includes a first actuator extending between the first arm and the first end, a second actuator extending between the second arm and the first end, a third actuator extending between the third arm and the opposing second end, a fourth actuator extending between the fourth arm and the opposing second end, and a controller configured to control the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator to reconfigure the leveling assembly between (i) a shipping, transport, or storage mode and (ii) an operational mode.

Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a first actuator coupled to the chassis, a second actuator coupled to the chassis, a third actuator coupled to the chassis, a fourth actuator coupled to the chassis, and a fluid circuit. The fluid circuit is configured to facilitate selectively fluidly coupling the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator in at least four different configurations where, in each of the at least four different configurations, two of the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator are fluidly coupled together while the other two of the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator are fluidly decoupled.

Abstract: A prying end includes a first prying member and a second prying member pivotally engaged with a main body of the prying tool. The first and the second prying members are pivotal toward and away from each other. The first prying member has a first claw and the second prying member has a second claw respectively. The first and the second prying members are pivotal between a first configuration in which the first and the second claws are adjacent to each other and a second configuration in which the first and the second claws are away from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a puncturing element which allows gradual puncturing of an openable liquid seal of a relatively small liquid filled chamber, thereby facilitating gradual pouring out and mixing of the liquid from the chamber.

Abstract: A tool for removing can lids having pull tabs is disclosed. The tool having an elongated member with a first end bent into a triangular-shaped handle and a second end bent into a U-shaped actuating member. Said actuating member having angles configured to receive a conventional pull tab container rim. A longitudinal portion of the tool having depressions and raised teeth configured to receive a pull tab ring therein. An object of the invention is to allow a user to easily open a can having a pull tab. Users first insert the device under the pull tab ring and pry it up. They remove and rotate the tool and reinsert it back into said pull tab ring and engage the actuating member onto the rim and also engage the teeth on said ring. They then pull up on the handle and obtain enough leverage to easily pry off the lid.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a first liquid comprising a second liquid, the apparatus having: a male coupling configured to enter and establish a friction seal with a female coupling of a container containing the second liquid by inserting the male coupling into the female coupling and applying a load to the male coupling, the load being provided by the weight of a portion of the apparatus; a spout; and a pump for causing the second liquid to exit the container and the first liquid to be dispensed via the spout after the friction seal is established between the female and male couplings.

Abstract: An exemplary methodology for managing soap, sanitizer and lotion refills includes associating a first refill unit with a first dispenser, determining one or more usage rates for the first dispenser, determining an expected depletion date for the first refill unit. The methodology further includes associating a second refill unit with a second dispenser, determining one or more usage rates for the second dispenser, and determining an expected depletion date for the second refill unit. The methodology further includes providing instructions to move the first refill unit to the second dispenser and the second refill unit to the first dispenser.

Abstract: Fuel dispensers, systems and methods are provided for electronically transmitting data characterizing fueling transactions in a fueling environment, and in particular from a fuel dispenser. In an exemplary embodiment, a fuel dispenser is provided having a printer module that can perform operations that enable any one or more of replacing a printer, providing a user with a printed transaction record at a remote location, and/or provide the user with an electronic transaction record. The application of the printer module can facilitate providing a user with a printed and/or electronic transaction record, while minimizing, or eliminating, changes to standard communication protocol associated with components of a payment terminal that can deliver formatted transaction data to a typical printer.

Abstract: A fuel pump monitoring module for monitoring attributes related to a fuel pump at a gas station. The fuel pump monitoring module may have a body for attachment to the fuel pump. A transmitter or receiver may be connected to the body and configured to communicate with a bioremediation dispensing unit using a transmission signal. A processor may be connected to the body and configured to determine the location of the bioremediation dispensing unit relative to the fuel pump monitoring module based on the transmission signal.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off fluid nozzle having a primary fluid path, a vacuum-actuated fluid shut-off assembly in the fluid path, said shut-off shutting off flow through the fluid path when the pressure chamber is subjected to a predetermined vacuum. The nozzle having a venturi port in said fluid path and connected to a vacuum channel, and a vacuum vent extending away from the vacuum channel, said vacuum vent communicating with a low vacuum environment. The nozzle further having a segregated fluid channel in the primary fluid path, the venturi port communicating with said segregated fluid channel, such that the flow of fluid past the venturi port creates a venturi vacuum in the vacuum channel. The vacuum exhausts the vacuum through the vent port when the vent port is in an open condition, and creates a vacuum in the vacuum-actuated fluid shut-off assembly when said vent port is in a closed condition.

Abstract: A riding crop for striking a horse having a shaft formed of a rigid interior pole having a resilient exterior cover and a unitary popper is defined by an elongated body. The riding crop additionally includes a handle covering or positioned adjacent to the proximal end of the shaft. The popper is positioned over or adjacent to the distal end of the shaft, with the shaft extending between the handle and the popper. The handle provides a surface that allows a user to hold the riding crop and the popper is the portion of the riding crop intended to contact a horse. The popper is defined by an oblong, bulbous member which is formed as a unitary one-piece structure and which includes an aperture that extends longitudinally through the popper from the end which forms the distal end to the shaft.

Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The method includes forming a first dielectric layer over a substrate and forming a first recess in the first dielectric layer. The method also includes conformally forming a first movable membrane over the first dielectric layer. In addition, the first movable membrane has a first corrugated portion in the first recess. The method further includes forming a second dielectric layer over the first movable membrane and partially removing the substrate, the first dielectric layer, and the second dielectric layer to form a cavity. In addition, the first corrugated portion of the first movable membrane is partially sandwiched between the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: A microfluidic device (100) for mixing a liquid L is provided. The microfluidic device (100) comprises a microfluidic chamber (20), having an inlet (30), and arranged to receive the liquid L therein. In use, the microfluidic device (100) is arranged to control translation through the liquid L of a body B introduced therein, wherein the translation of the body B is due to a potential field acting on the body. In this way, the controlled translation of the body B mixes the liquid L in the microfluidic chamber (20).

Abstract: A bonding pad layer system is deposited on a semiconductor chip as a base, for example, a micromechanical semiconductor chip, in which at least one self-supporting dielectric membrane made up of dielectric layers, a platinum conductor track and a heater made of platinum is integrated. In the process, the deposition of a tantalum layer takes place first, upon that the deposition of a first platinum layer, upon that the deposition of a tantalum nitride layer, upon that the deposition of a second platinum layer and upon that the deposition of a gold layer, at least one bonding pad for connecting with a bonding wire being formed in the gold layer. The bonding pad is situated in the area of the contact hole on the semiconductor chip, in which a platinum conductor track leading to the heater is connected using a ring contact and/or is connected outside this area.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a carrier; a sensor element disposed on or within the carrier; a cover disposed above the carrier and comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and an inner sidewall, the inner sidewall defining a penetrating hole extending from the top surface to the bottom surface; and a light transmissive element covering the penetrating hole, wherein the sensor element senses or detects light passing through the light transmissive element.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method including forming a MEMS cap. A cavity is formed in the MEMS cap wafer, and a bond material is deposited on the MEMS cap wafer, wherein the bond material lines the cavity after the depositing. The MEMS cap wafer is bonded to a MEMS device wafer, wherein the bond material forms a bond between the MEMS cap wafer and the MEMS device wafer. A MEMS device is formed in the MEMS device wafer. The bond material is removed from the cavity.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of micro channel structure is disclosed and includes steps of: providing a substrate; depositing and etching to form a first insulation layer; depositing and etching to form a supporting layer; depositing and etching to form a valve layer; depositing and etching to form a second insulation layer; depositing and etching to form a vibration layer, a lower electrode layer and a piezoelectric actuating layer; providing a photoresist layer and depositing and etching to form a plurality of bonding pads; depositing and etching to from a mask layer; etching to form a first chamber; and etching to form a second chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package featuring a flat plate having a raised edge around its perimeter serving as an anti-stiction device, and an associated method of formation. A CMOS IC is provided having a dielectric structure surrounding a plurality of conductive interconnect layers disposed over a CMOS substrate. A MEMS IC is bonded to the dielectric structure such that it forms a cavity with a lowered central portion the dielectric structure, and the MEMS IC includes a movable mass that is arranged within the cavity. The CMOS IC includes an anti-stiction plate disposed under the movable mass. The anti-stiction plate is made of a conductive material and has a raised edge surrounding at least a part of a perimeter of a substantially planar upper surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a metallization layer over the substrate, and a sensing structure over the metallization layer. The sensing structure includes an outgassing layer over the metallization layer, a patterned outgassing barrier in proximity to a top surface of the outgassing layer, the patterned outgassing barrier exposing a portion of the outgassing layer, and an electrode over the patterned outgassing barrier. The method for manufacturing the semiconductor device is also provided.

Abstract: Representative implementations of techniques and devices provide seals for sealing the joints of bonded microelectronic devices as well as bonded and sealed microelectronic assemblies. Seals are disposed at joined surfaces of stacked dies and wafers to seal the joined surfaces. The seals may be disposed at an exterior periphery of the bonded microelectronic devices or disposed within the periphery using the various techniques.

Abstract: Representative implementations of techniques and devices provide seals for sealing the joints of bonded microelectronic devices as well as bonded and sealed microelectronic assemblies. Seals are disposed at joined surfaces of stacked dies and wafers to seal the joined surfaces. The seals may be disposed at an exterior periphery of the bonded microelectronic devices or disposed within the periphery using the various techniques.

Abstract: The present invention provides stem cells loaded with bi-functional magnetic nanoparticles (nanoparticle-loaded stem cells (NLSC)) that both: a) heat in an alternating magnetic field (AMF); and b) provide MRI contrast enhancement for MR-guided hyperthermia. The nanoparticles in the NLSC are non-toxic, and do not alter stem cell proliferation and differentiation, the nanoparticles do however, become heated in an alternating magnetic field, enabling therapeutic applications for cancer treatment. Due to the fact that circulating stem cells home to tumors and metastasis, and participate in neovascularization of growing tumors, the NLSC of the present invention allows tracking of the tissue distribution of infused stem cells and selective heating of targeted tissues with AMF. NLSC can deliver hyperthermia to hypoxic areas in tumors for sensitization of those areas to subsequent treatment, thus delivering therapy to the most treatment-resistant tumor regions.

Abstract: A method of co-producing a carbon dioxide containing stream and a syngas stream, including introducing a high-pressure hydrocarbon containing stream and a high-pressure oxygen containing stream into a syngas generator, thereby producing a high-pressure syngas stream, introducing a low-pressure hydrocarbon containing stream and a low-pressure oxygen containing stream into an oxy-combustion device, thereby producing a low-pressure carbon dioxide containing stream, and introducing the low-pressure carbon dioxide containing stream into a waste het boiler, thereby producing steam, and introducing the steam into a work expander, thereby generating work and a carbon dioxide containing stream.

Abstract: A method of co-producing a carbon dioxide containing stream and a syngas stream, including, introducing a first high-pressure hydrocarbon containing stream and a first high-pressure oxygen containing stream into a syngas generator, thereby producing a high-pressure syngas stream, introducing a second high-pressure hydrocarbon containing stream and a second high-pressure oxygen containing stream into an oxy-combustion device, thereby producing a high-pressure carbon dioxide containing stream, and introducing the high-pressure carbon dioxide containing stream into a work expander, thereby generating work and a carbon dioxide containing stream.

Abstract: A process for producing synthesis gas using at least a first and a second steam reforming reactor each having at least one reaction stage enabling the circulation of a reaction mixture and at least one heat supply stage enabling the circulation of a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of synthesis gas by combining electrolysis of water, autothermal reforming and heat exchange reforming of a hydrocarbon feed stock.

Abstract: The present application discloses an active ingredient generator including a first discharger defining a discharge space in which a first discharge having first energy is generated; and a second discharger which causes a second discharge having second energy larger than the first energy in a passage space through which allows passage of fluid flowing from the discharge space. The second discharge may be a glow discharge.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a surface-modified inorganic nitride having excellent dispersibility. Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a composition, a thermally conductive material, and a device with a thermally conductive layer which contain the surface-modified inorganic nitride. The surface-modified inorganic nitride of the present invention includes an inorganic nitride, and a compound which is represented by General Formula (I) and is adsorbed onto a surface of the inorganic nitride.

Abstract: To provide an aluminum nitride-based powder that includes less amount of fine powder that is hard to be completely removed, has superior filling performance for a polymeric material, and also has thermal conductivity. The present invention relates to an aluminum nitride-based powder comprising aluminum nitride-based particles, wherein (1) the average particle size D50 is 15 to 200 ?m; (2) a content of particles having a particle size of at most 5 ?m is at most 60% on a particle number basis; (3) a content of an alkaline earth metal element and a rare-earth element is at most 0.1 weight %; (4) a content of oxygen is at most 0.5 weight %; and (5) a content of silicon is at most 1000 ppm by weight, and a content of iron is at most 1000 ppm by weight.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing metal phosphate hydrate nanoparticles wherein metal reactants are selected from metal precursors of transition metals,phosphate precursors are selected from: Trisodium phosphate Na3PO4, disodium phosphate Na2HPO4, phosphoric acid H3PO4 and hypophosphoric acid H4P2O6, wherein said method comprises the following step of a reaction medium comprising at least a metal reactant, a phosphate precursor and a solvent, is submitted to a solvothermal treatment at a pressure superior to 50 MPa, and at a temperature of from 100 to 350° C.

Abstract: A method for repairing surface of carbon nanotube array is provided. A carbon nanotube array located on a substrate are provided. The carbon nanotube array comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and at least part of the plurality of carbon nanotubes are aslant arranged on the surface of the substrate. An adhesive tape is placed on a surface of the carbon nanotube array away from the substrate. A bond force between the plurality of carbon nanotubes and the substrate is greater than a bond force between the plurality of carbon nanotubes and the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape is peeled off, and the at least part of the plurality of carbon nanotubes are pulled up vertically by a bond force of the adhesive tape.

Abstract: A method of growing graphene includes forming a carbon monolayer on a substrate by injecting a first reaction gas into a reaction chamber, wherein the first reaction gas includes a first source including a component that is a carbon source and belongs to an electron withdrawing group, and injecting a second reaction gas including a second source into the reaction chamber, wherein the second source includes a functional group that forms a volatile structure by reacting with a component that belongs to an electron withdrawing group. Graphene may be directly grown on a surface of the substrate by repeatedly injecting the first reaction gas and the second reaction gas.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purifying a carbon dioxide gas mixture are disclosed. A carbon dioxide purification and in liquefaction unit integrated with an external hydrocarbon dosing system is used to purify a mixture that includes (1) primarily carbon dioxide and (2) other material including an organic chloride and other organic hydrocarbons. The organic chloride in the mixture may be substantially removed via controlling the amount of the organic chloride reacted in the reactor of the carbon dioxide purification and liquefaction unit. The controlling of the organic chloride content is executed by the external hydrocarbon dosing system. The external hydrocarbon dosing system is configured to maintain a temperature of the effluent from the reactor within a predetermined range via controlling the flow rate of the external hydrocarbon into the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing silicon carbide-containing fibers or silicon carbide-containing nano- and/or micro-structured foams, and to the use thereof, in particular as anode materials for lithium-ion storage batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a metal oxide, comprising a) spraying a liquid raw material comprising at least one metal compound by mixing it with a gas to form an aerosol; b) forming a gaseous reaction mixture from the aerosol obtained in step a) by complete evaporation thereof; c) converting the gaseous reaction mixture obtained in step b) to metal oxide in the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: A method of processing a non-virgin sulfuric acid solution for the preparation of aluminum sulfate comprises the steps of combining a sulfuric acid solution having less than about 90% sulfuric acid with a water solution to form a mixed solution of no less than about 10% sulfuric acid. An alumina-containing compound such as aluminum hydroxide or aluminum bauxite is then added to the mixed solution to form aluminum sulfate.

Abstract: Provided are a core shell particle including a core which contains a Group III element and a Group V element, and a shell which covers at least a part of a surface of the core and contains a Group II element and a Group VI element, in which the core shell particle has a tetrahedral shape having one side with a length of 6 nm or greater; a method of producing the core shell particle; and a film formed of the core shell particle.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing a lithiated transition metal oxide, said process comprising the steps of (a) mixing at least one lithium salt and a precursor selected from transition metal oxides, transition metal oxyhydroxides, transition metal hydroxides, and transition metal carbonates, (b) pre-calcining the mixture obtained in step (a) at a temperature in the range of from 300 to 700° C., and (c) calcining the pre-calcined mixture according to step (b) in a multi-stage fluidized bed reactor at a temperature in the range of from 550° C. to 950° C., wherein the temperatures in step (b) and (c) are selected in a way that step (c) is being performed at a temperature higher than that of step (b).

Abstract: A filtration system can comprise a pressure pump configured to apply a pressure on fluid flowing between a first chamber and a second chamber. The filtration system can also comprise a flow sensor configured to determine at least one parameter associated with fluid flowing across a membrane deposited between the first chamber and a second chamber. The filtration system can comprise a pressure sensor configured to determine pressure readings of the fluid flowing from the first chamber to the second chamber. The filtration system can comprise a filtration management system configured to cause the pressure pump to apply a constant pressure on fluid flowing across the membrane for a first predetermined time based on the pressure reading. The filtration management system can be configured to cause the pressure pump to reverse the fluid flow across the membrane.

Abstract: A method and a system for isolating potentially harmful medical substances, such as antibiotics, is disclosed. Blackwater ejected from vacuum toilets contains potentially harmful medical substances present in dissolved state in bodily waste. The ejected blackwater is subjected to an initial treatment including a bacteria reduction and a fragmentation for producing an initially treated blackwater slurry. The blackwater slurry is transferred via one or more buffer tanks to a central vaporization unit in which water is vaporized from the blackwater slurry for producing a water-reduced waste material containing said potentially harmful medical substances. The waste material is transferred into one or more replaceable waste containers. The waste material may be subjected to a further water reduction, optionally before the waste containers are removed.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter disclosed herein includes multiple novel filter media made of activated rice husks, as well as filtration systems and methods for removing contaminants from an aqueous solution, such as wastewater produced as a byproduct of various industrial processes, including mining, oil and gas exploration and extraction, farming, manufacturing, and the like.