Patents Issued in May 14, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200147496
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a memory to store instructions and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor, responsive to executing the instructions, facilitates performance of operations. The operations include obtaining for a first gamer of a plurality of gamers a plurality of audio profiles; each audio profile enables identification of one of a plurality of gaming events in a gaming session of a game played by the plurality of gamers. The operations also include monitoring an audio presentation of the game during the gaming session; detecting a gaming event of the plurality of gaming events based on a corresponding one of the plurality of audio profiles; and notifying at least a portion of the plurality of gamers of the gaming event that was detected. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil, Tino Soelberg
  • Publication number: 20200147497
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, an embodiment for detecting a map associated with a gaming session for a video game executing on a computing device associated with a first user, and obtaining a map equalizer profile associated with the map for the video game. Further embodiments can include determining a first avatar, associated with the first user, is located within a first environment of the map for the video game, and obtaining a first environment equalizer profile associated with the first environment. Additional embodiments can include providing first instructions to the computing device associated with the first user according to the map equalizer profile and the first environment equalizer profile. The first instructions indicate to the computing device to adjust audio output of the video game according to the map equalizer profile and the first environment equalizer profile. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil, Tino Soelberg
  • Publication number: 20200147498
    Abstract: A game includes player characters in a virtual space. The game is progressed in accordance with game progress information, which is useable for generating a game screen. The game screen is configured to be displayed on a display device. An instruction for registering a player character, which is manipulated in the game by a first player, is received, and the player character of the first player is registered as a copy non-player character. The copy non-player character is configured to be manipulated in the game by a second player. The game progress information is updated, and data of the player character of the first player is updated in accordance with a manipulation of the copy non-player character by the second player during a period in which the first player is in an off-line state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA SQUARE ENIX (also trading as SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.)
    Inventors: Jin FUJISAWA, Takashi ANZAI, Yoichi KURODA, Yoshitaka KATSUME
  • Publication number: 20200147499
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting a first instance of a triggering event during a gameplay associated with a game played by a first player, responsive to the detecting the first instance of the triggering event, storing for a first duration a first portion of the gameplay associated with the first player in a first storage medium of the first system, detecting a second instance of the triggering event, and responsive to detecting the second instance of the triggering event before expiration of the first duration, adjusting the first duration to a second duration that exceeds the first duration. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil
  • Publication number: 20200147500
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting a current trigger during a video game and determining a group of players involved in the current trigger. Further embodiments include recording a trigger clip of game content for each player in the group of players resulting in a group of trigger clips. Each trigger clip of the group of trigger clips is a portion of game content that includes the current trigger from a perspective of each player of the group of players. Additional embodiments include providing the group of trigger clips to a group of gaming devices over a communication network. Each gaming device of the group of gaming devices is associated with one player of the group of players. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil, Tino Soelberg
  • Publication number: 20200147501
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that has a memory to store instructions and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations that include defining a group of perspectives around an avatar controlled by a player of a video game, detecting a current trigger during the video game, recording a trigger clip of game content for each perspective in the group of perspectives resulting in a group of trigger clips, wherein each trigger clip of the group of trigger clips is a portion of game content that includes the current trigger from each perspective of the group of perspectives, and providing the group of trigger clips over a communication network to a gaming device utilized by the player. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil, Tino Soelberg
  • Publication number: 20200147502
    Abstract: A game console stand or bracket includes a supporting plate and a base. One end of the supporting plate is in movable connection with the base by use of a protruding connecting piece coupled to the supporting plate and is received in a corresponding slot on the base. When the game console stand is in an open configuration, the supporting plate flips outward and reclines on the base so that a game console can be supported by the supporting plate and coupled to a connector member, such as a USB connector. When the game console stand is not used, the console is removed from the supporting plate, which is then flipped inwards to a closed position to conceal and protect the connector member. The game console stand has a flat shape and is convenient to carry when in the closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Maoquan Deng
  • Publication number: 20200147503
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Publication number: 20200147504
    Abstract: The invention relates to an amusement ride having a base (1) to which is fastened at least one pivotable or rotatable support (2) for holding rows of seats (4) mounted in gondolas (3, 8) on the support, the gondolas (3, 8) being movable on the support (2) at least in the vertical direction in relation to the base, and the rows of seats (4) being rotatable or pivotable in the gondolas (3, 8) in at least two planes which are perpendicular to each other. According to the invention, the support (2) contains at least two gondolas (3, 8) which are formed by frames (5, 6, 7) which interlock in a Cardan suspension, as a result of which the rows of seats (4) are mounted by Cardan suspension in the gondolas (3, 8) and are movable in three planes which are perpendicular to one another. While one of the gondolas (8) can be loaded and unloaded in its starting position, other gondolas (3) fastened to the support can be operated in a predefined movement program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Willy Walser, Roman Rothe
  • Publication number: 20200147505
    Abstract: A water or other amusement attraction that includes an inflatable portion or material. A cavity of the attraction is located underneath an upper surface, the upper surface configured to support a flow of water and at least one rider thereon. A volume of water is configured to be disposed within the cavity, the upper surface floating upon the volume of water while connected to at least one side wall, floor, and/or nozzle structure. A pump and nozzle assembly, positioned outside of the cavity, communicates with the water within the cavity fair flowing a portion of the water over the upper surface. A drainage portion, adjacent to the upper surface, drains the flowing water back into the cavity for recirculation. Support components, such as a plurality of beams or an inflatable grid structure help maintain stability for the attraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Oriol Vicente
  • Publication number: 20200147506
    Abstract: A structure for hanging toys while complying with the safety and educational standards is provided. The structure includes one or more top portions, wherein one or more top portions comprises a head, a platform and a base. The base includes a slot to attach a string to which the toy can be attached. The structure further comprises a bottom portion, which is detachable from the top portion. The bottom portion includes at least two legs that are consequently detachable from the top portion and can be interchanged with another set of legs in order to adjust the height of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Zahra Kassam, Yuki Kawae
  • Publication number: 20200147507
    Abstract: A toy construction system comprising toy construction elements, comprising coupling means for releasably interconnecting the toy construction elements, one or more marker construction elements comprising such coupling means and each having a visual appearance recognizable by an image processing means, and a data processing system adapted to process a captured image of a toy construction model constructed from the toy construction elements to detect at least a presence of at least one of the marker construction elements within the captured image, and responsive to the detected marker construction element, generate a computer-generated image, wherein the marker construction element comprises a visually detectable feature and a movable element movable between a first and a second position, wherein the movable element, when positioned in the first position, causes the visually detectable feature to be visible and, when positioned in the second position, causes the visually detectable feature to be obstructed from
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Siddharth MUTHYALA, Harm Jan VAN BEEK, Nicolas David Alain GUYON, Frantz LASORNE, Mikkel Holm JENSEN
  • Publication number: 20200147508
    Abstract: A base member configured for use with a windowed magnetic tile, the base member including a tile portion having three or more outer edges configured with respective protrusions for fitting engagement with respective notches on corresponding three or more inner edges of the windowed magnetic tile; a first projection extending outwardly from a first surface of the tile portion formed by the three or more outer edges; and a first opening disposed on the first projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Marc Romanoff, Andrew Carter, Jenna Stuiso
  • Publication number: 20200147509
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of building block toys and provides a multi-dimensional building set of building block toys, including: a first module, a front side of the first module has a single first coupling short post or a single column, two columns or multiple columns of first coupling short posts, and a back side of the first module has a concave surface, there are multiple columns of convex second coupling short posts in the concave surface and there are a plurality of ribs on sidewalls of the concave surface; the second coupling short posts are distributed as follows: column: the columns are uniformly distributed in the same columns as the first coupling short posts on the front side and located in a middle position between two adjacent columns; line: in the same columns as the first coupling short posts on the front side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Shanjun DENG, Ye XIAO
  • Publication number: 20200147510
    Abstract: A confetti device comprising: an elongated tube having a proximal end, distal end and hollow internal portion, a length of the tube is 14 inches; the tube comprises a design wrapper disposed longitudinally over an exterior portion of the tube; one or more bundles of a pre-defined size strategically located such that the bundles extends diametrically across an internal portion of the tube, each of the bundles includes pieces of confetti stacked in a pre-defined arrangement; at least one wrapper covering the pieces of confetti to form the bundles, at least one of the bundles remains in frictional contact with an inner surface of the tube; a divider located at one or more pre-defined location in the hollow internal portion of the tube; a cover on one of the ends of the tube; and pompom streamer(s) placed at least one of the ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: RoneƩ HOLMES
  • Publication number: 20200147511
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for holographic screen suspension systems. These systems can allow for a smooth reflection surface of the screen that is void of wrinkled or non-uniform surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: David Richardson, Ryan Richardson
  • Publication number: 20200147512
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for holographic screen suspension systems. These systems can allow for a smooth reflection surface of the screen that is void of wrinkled or non-uniform surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: David Richardson, Ryan Richardson
  • Publication number: 20200147513
    Abstract: A catalytic distillation structure that may include a rigid framework having at least two grids with a plurality of horizontal fluid permeable tubes mounted to said grids to form a plurality of fluid pathways among the plurality of horizontal fluid permeable tubes. Additionally, each horizontal fluid permeable tubes may have a profile of a six-sided polygon. Further, the catalytic distillation structure may include a plurality of vertically plates or wires connecting vertically aligned tubes of the plurality of horizontal fluid permeable tubes. Furthermore, the plurality of vertically plates or wires connects from a corner of one vertically aligned tubes to a corner of an adjacent vertically aligned tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: LUMMUS TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Liang Chen, Peter Loezos, Perry Lew, Bryan Tomsula, Willibrord A. Groten, Gary G. Podrebarac
  • Publication number: 20200147514
    Abstract: An atmospheric water generator for extracting water droplets from ambient air includes an insulating substrate, a plurality of electrode film units, and a liquid crystal/polymer composite film. Each of surface regions of the liquid crystal/polymer composite film has a plurality of liquid crystal molecules each having a hydrophilic functional group and a hydrophobic moiety. Each of the surface regions normally has one of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. When a voltage is applied to one of the electrode film units, the respective surface region is switched to have the other one of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, to thereby allow the water droplets condensed from the ambient air to move on the surface regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yi-Hsin LIN, Chia-Ming CHANG
  • Publication number: 20200147515
    Abstract: A component extraction apparatus includes a rack placement part, a heater, an extraction medium supply part, a needle assembly, and a temperature sensor. When the container rack is mounted on the rack placement part, a heater is configured to heat the sample containers in direct or indirect contact with sample containers held by the container rack. The needle assembly holds a needle with a tip thereof pointing downward, and the needle being configured to connect a flow channel by inserting the tip thereof into a needle port provided on an upper surface of each of the sample containers. The temperature sensor is included in the needle assembly and is configured to detect a temperature of the upper surface of any one of the sample containers when the tip of the needle is inserted into the needle port of the one of the sample containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: SHIMADZU CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takao OKADO
  • Publication number: 20200147516
    Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a computer-controlled programmable logic controller (PLC) extraction system for separating an extract from a biomass includes a PLC, a solvent reservoir comprising a solvent that is a gas when the solvent is at a temperature of 25° C. and atmospheric pressure, a plurality of extraction devices comprising the biomass, an extract collection reservoir for collecting the extract, a solvent recovery system, and a temperature controlled circulation system. The circulation system fluidly connects the solvent reservoir, the plurality of extraction devices, the extract collection reservoir, and the solvent recovery system and comprises at least one apparatus for controlling a flow of the solvent. The solvent comprises no more than 1 weight % CO2. A method of extracting an extract from a biomass using a PLC extraction system is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Delta Team Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua A. Hartsel, Michael Hartsel, Robert F. McPherson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200147517
    Abstract: A method, device, system, or apparatus for extracting an essential oil from a material. The device may include a material chamber, a heater, and a coil. The material chamber may include a cavity to store a material and a gas. The heater may be approximate to the material chamber and may apply heat to the material chamber to heat the material to a first threshold temperature. The material may release an essential oil in a gas state at the first threshold temperature that combines with the gas to form a gaseous mixture. The coil may be connected to the material chamber and may receive the gaseous mixture from the material chamber. The coil may cool the gaseous mixture to a second threshold temperature and the essential oil may change from the gas state to a liquid state at the second threshold temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Lew Swan
  • Publication number: 20200147518
    Abstract: An ion suppressor includes ion exchange membranes between a pair of electrodes. Regeneration liquid channels are provided in the spaces between the electrodes and the ion exchange membranes, and an eluent channel is provided between the ion exchange membranes. Ion re-exchange in the eluent on the downstream side of the eluent channel is suppressed, thereby making it possible to improve the detection sensitivity for the ion to be measured. For example, the eluent channel has a folded structure, thereby increasing the amount of current on the downstream side of the eluent channel, and thus, the accumulation of ions is suppressed, and accordingly, ion re-exchange in the eluent can be suppressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Shimadzu Corporation
    Inventor: Katsumasa SAKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200147519
    Abstract: A species extraction apparatus for liquid-based extractions is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a body supporting a matrix structure comprising cellular units. The apparatus is configured to uptake an absorptive liquid, and the absorptive liquid can remove at least one species from a working fluid that contacts the apparatus. In certain embodiments, the at least one species can be CO2, and the absorptive liquid can be liquid water-free tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA). The apparatus is advantageously manufacture using additive manufacturing techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew S. Ide, Mohsen S. Yeganeh, John B. Barnes, Jessica L. Vreeland
  • Publication number: 20200147520
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for improving the solenoid dispensing water resistance, comprising a base, said base top surface of the fixed mounting support column slidably mounted threaded rod of the boom, the bottom of the threaded rod fixedly mounted may coil for dispensing of the dispensing head, when the dispensing start lifting the motor, the lifting motor drives a first gear, a first gear rotatably drives the second gear, the second gear rotates the threaded rod may be down to the coil dispensing improved dispensing manner, increasing the efficiency of dispensing can be generated after a significant reduction dispensing bubbles, to improve the quality of the coil, glue extrusion by pressurizing the way, bubbles in the glue are deposited After the dispensing is completed, use the vibration method to shake the air bubbles in the coil to make the coil have better quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Guangda Chen
  • Publication number: 20200147521
    Abstract: Apparatus for collecting solids settling at the bottom of a liquid reservoir, the apparatus including: a plurality of suction head assemblies, each suction head assembly including a hollow suction head configured to cause agitation of solids settling in or around the suction head and draw the solids entrained in a liquid flow into one or more outlets of the suction head; a manifold including a body having one or more inlets coupled to the one or more outlets of each suction head to permit the collected solids entrained in the liquid flow to pass into the manifold and one or more discharge ports configured to expel the collected solids entrained in the liquid flow from the manifold; and a pumping arrangement that draws in liquid and entrained solids from the suction head assemblies via the manifold and discharges the liquid and entrained solids via a discharge pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Ian Bradley NIELSEN
  • Publication number: 20200147522
    Abstract: An assembly comprising a filter plate for filter press and at least one attachment part, wherein the filter plate has a filter chamber boundary surface, by means of which a filter chamber to be formed in the filter press can be bounded. At least one channel for a fluidic connection to the filter chamber boundary surface is formed in the filter plate, and the attachment part is detachably fastened to the filter plate at the channel by means of at least one detachable ball-type snap-in connection. The ball-type snap-in connection comprises at least one ball pin and at least one coupling. An assembly comprising such a filter plate for a filter press and at least one attachment part, in which the attachment part is detachably fastened to the filter plate by means of at least one ball-type snap-in connection and has an opening which is arranged in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: JVK Filtration Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred P. HERMANN, Bernhard SALBAUM
  • Publication number: 20200147523
    Abstract: A filtering device includes a water pump, a filter cartridge, and a communicating tube for coupling the water pump with the filter cartridge. The filtering device further includes a flow switch attached to the communicating tube and configured to change switching states in response to a water flow rate in the communicating tube being lower than a predetermined value. The filtering device further includes a reminding device operably connected to the water flow switch. The reminding device generates a reminder signal when the state of the water flow indicates that the flow rate of the water in the communicating tube is lower than the predetermined value. The control system includes a control panel for the filtering pump, a central control system, and a filtration detecting system. The control panel is connected to the central control system and the central control system is connected to the filtration detecting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Shuiyong Huang, Xiaobo Chen, Changde Wan
  • Publication number: 20200147524
    Abstract: A protected drain assembly comprising a drain which is at least partially bordered by a hard surface, and which is protected by a drain cover assembly which comprises (A) a polymeric sheet which is on top of the drain and (a) comprises a central portion which, when a sediment-containing liquid is placed on top of it, allows liquid to pass through it, or (b) is substantially impervious to water; and (B) gaskets which are attached to edges of the polymeric sheet and secure the edges of the polymeric sheet to the hard surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent P. Morris
  • Publication number: 20200147525
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a canister housing closable by a lid and containing a removable and replaceable filter element cartridge. The lid is part of the filter element cartridge and a single unitary component therewith, such that removal of the filter element cartridge also removes the lid, and replacement of the filter element cartridge also replaces the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC
    Inventors: GƩrard Malgorn, Arnaud le Ven
  • Publication number: 20200147526
    Abstract: A beverage filter includes a central base mount that is mounted on a faucet tower and through which liquid from a liquid source flows. A cylindrical filter is mounted on the base mount and is configured to receive the liquid therefrom. A cylindrical transparent sight glass is disposed around the cylindrical filter. A top cap is mounted on the sight glass so that the top cap, the base mount, the filter and the sight glass define a cylindrical void that is viewable through the sight glass and into which liquid passes after it has been filtered. A faucet is in fluid communication with the cylindrical void through the base mount and is configured to pour liquid after it has been filtered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Helix Spirits LLC
    Inventor: Kristjan Olafsson
  • Publication number: 20200147527
    Abstract: We provide a WBC filter which comprises an input unit including two entrances, a first end means for injecting a whole blood and a buffer solution; a passage which a third end connects the second end of the entrance, wherein pluralities of pillars constructed in the passage; and an output unit connects to a fourth end of the passage, means for conducting a screened liquid and a purified liquid; wherein the whole blood and the buffer solution are introduced into the passage from the entrance by a driving force, and forms buffer solution laminar and waste liquid laminar; a large-size blood cells at the buffer solution laminar are lysed to form particulates by the red blood cell lysis buffer, and move toward a second side, thus enter the waste liquid laminar; and conducts the buffer solution laminar, whereby filters a purified liquid containing large amount of white blood cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Cheng-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20200147528
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a filtering device which makes it possible to obtain a chemical liquid having excellent performance and enables filter media to have sufficiently long pot life. Another object of the present invention is to provide a purification device, a chemical liquid manufacturing device, a filtered substance to be purified, a chemical liquid, and an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition. A filtering device according to an embodiment of the present invention has a first filter unit including a first filter, which satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of following conditions 1 to 3, and a housing accommodating the first filter and a second filter unit including a second filter different from the first filter and a housing accommodating the second filter, in which the first filter unit and the second filter unit are independently disposed in a pipe line through which a substance to be purified is supplied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuya SHIMIZU, Tetsuya KAMIMURA
  • Publication number: 20200147529
    Abstract: A no filter no run bidirectional pin element is disclosed. A shell housing is removably coupled to a filtration housing, a removable no filter no run attachment, and a filter element. The filter element comprises a filtration media and a bidirectional pin element. The bidirectional pin element comprises a center tube formed as a single piece with a bidirectional pin. The installation of the filter element and the shell housing into the filtration system results in the bidirectional pin entering a pin aperture of the removable no filter no run attachment and the bidirectional pin preventing the operative engagement of a blocking element with a divider inside the no filter no run attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Pravin Shantinath Kadam, Sudhindra Palaxa Arakeri, Kevin C. South, lsmail C. Bagci, Peter K. Herman
  • Publication number: 20200147530
    Abstract: An exchangeable filter system is provided with an exchangeable filter module that has at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet, and a fluid path connecting the at least one fluid inlet and the at least one fluid outlet with each other. The exchangeable filter module is provided with at least one filter element for filtering a fluid. A flange element and a counter flange element are provided. The flange element is provided to releasably engage the exchangeable filter module and to releasably engage the counter flange element. A valve device is arranged in the flange element. The valve device blocks the fluid path when the flange element is in engagement with the exchangeable filter module and is disengaged from the counter flange element. An internal combustion engine is provided with such an exchangeable filter system to filter fuel, lubricant or urea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Jochen Linhart, Christian Vogt
  • Publication number: 20200147531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of filtering, more precisely the present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for the separation of dry matter from a medium and the use of said apparatus. One embodiment discloses an apparatus for the separation of dry matter and liquid from a medium, comprising a plurality of press rollers, a separation chamber for receiving the medium and defined, in cross section, by the press rollers, and at least one chamber filter located inside and enclosed by the separation chamber. The apparatus is preferably configured such that a negative pressure can be established in said chamber filter(s) relative to the separation chamber such that liquid in the medium can be sucked into the chamber filter(s) and dry matter in the medium can pass between corresponding press roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Stubbe, Preben BĆøje Hansen
  • Publication number: 20200147532
    Abstract: A thread-based filter comprising: a thread-based medium comprising multiple threads; and a tube, wherein the tube at least partially houses the thread-based medium with the threads oriented lengthwise along the length of the tube, and wherein the thread-based medium is configured to trap impurities present in a fluid flowing substantially lengthwise along the threads during a filtration mode, and wherein the thread-based medium is configured to release impurities into a fluid flowing substantially lengthwise along the threads during a washing mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Nir OZ, David ZUR
  • Publication number: 20200147533
    Abstract: Use of a carboxylic acid polymer as a vapor alcohol removing material and a filter mesh structure for removing vapor alcohol are provided. The filter mesh structure for removing vapor alcohol includes a first filter mesh, a second filter mesh, and a vapor alcohol removing material. The first filter mesh has a first side face. The second filter mesh having a second side face is disposed on one side of the first filter mesh, so that the second side face faces the first side face. The vapor alcohol removing material is disposed between the first filter mesh and the second filter mesh. The vapor alcohol removing material includes a carboxylic acid polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: GREENFILTEC TAIWAN LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Hui YU
  • Publication number: 20200147534
    Abstract: A filter system for filtering a fluid is disclosed which consists of a sock filter for use in a pool containing a high flow rate laminar flow current generator. The sock filter separates particles of a certain size from an unclean fluid. The unclean fluid is contained within a pool with a high flow rate laminar flow generator used to create laminar flow. Pools containing high flow rate laminar flow generators contain only low flow rate skimmer paper filters and do not contain floor drains and suction ports for removing settled particles. The High Flow Rate Sock Filter attaches to the high flow rate laminar flow generator and filters particles from the fluid within the pool. The sock filter can be detached for rinsing and cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: John Jay Johnston, Susan Diane Johnston
  • Publication number: 20200147535
    Abstract: An apparatus to separate water droplets from an air stream includes an elongated tube having a first end and a second end. The elongated tube includes an opening at a first end of the elongated tube, the opening may be positioned to accept the air stream. A reservoir is positioned at a second end of the elongated tube. A helix structure is positioned within the elongated tube. The helix structure includes an upper surface, a lower surface arranged opposite the upper surface, an outer edge, and a variable pitch along a length of the elongated tube. The variable pitch may provide a variable interior angle between an inner wall of the elongated tube and the upper surface of the helix structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Michael Hoerr, Ross Remiker, Michael Peterson, Zachary James Setmire, Mark Milton Weislogel, Andrew Wollman
  • Publication number: 20200147536
    Abstract: An agricultural equipment air screen cleaning assembly having a frame having an airflow opening having a non-circular outer perimeter, a screen mounted to the frame within the airflow opening and extending to the non-circular outer perimeter, a motor, and a suction wand operatively connected to the motor and located on an upstream side of the screen. The suction wand is rotatably connected about a rotation axis at a central region of the screen, and includes: at least one distal end that is movable in a radial direction with respect to the rotation axis to follow the non-circular outer perimeter as the suction wand rotates about the rotation axis, one or more inlet openings facing the screen, and an internal suction flow path in fluid connection with the one or more inlet openings, the suction flow path extending from a manifold to the distal end of the suction wand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Joe E. Shriver, Joshua D. Werning
  • Publication number: 20200147537
    Abstract: A porous fluorine resin film in which a fibril structure is stabilized through impregnation coating of a water-repellent and oil-repellent polymer having a high oil repellency grade, and free shrinkage also proceeds before impregnation and application of the water-repellent and oil-repellent polymer, thereby improving dimensional stability, and a method for preparing the porous fluorine resin film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Sin Woo KIM, Byeong In AHN, Hyun Seong KO, Seijung PARK
  • Publication number: 20200147538
    Abstract: This document discloses a valve comprising a main valve closure body, arranged on a low pressure side of the valve and moveable to open towards the low pressure side, a control body, fixedly connected to the main valve closure body, such that a position of the main valve closure body is fixed relative to a position of the control body, a control chamber, partially defined by the control body, whereby a volume of the control chamber is variable in relation to the position of the control body, and a control fluid connector for controlling a pressure in the control chamber. The document also discloses use of the valve in a separator for separating dust and debris from an airflow, a separator comprising such a valve and a method of operating a separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Andreas Fogelberg
  • Publication number: 20200147539
    Abstract: An air filter for a ventilation system of a motor vehicle may include a plate-shaped filter body of a folded filter material and at least one sealing strip secured to a lateral edge of the filter body. Adjacent folds of the filter body may be connected to one another via a seam, may follow one another in a longitudinal filter direction, and may extend in a transverse filter direction. The at least one sealing strip may have at least one removal opening penetrating the at least one sealing strip. At least one removal nozzle for removing air flowing through the air filter may be securable to the at least one removal opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Markus Michael, Florian Muhrer, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20200147540
    Abstract: A method of reinforcing a filter media pack as well as a reinforced media pack is provided. The method includes forming a media pack to have an inlet face and an outlet face. The method includes applying a reinforcing agent to the media pack. The reinforcing agent is applied in a flowable state. The method also includes hardening the reinforcing agent to form a reinforcing structure to reinforce the media pack. Filter element having such a reinforcing structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Timothy L. Krull
  • Publication number: 20200147541
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for integrally treating a composite waste gas including nitrogen oxides (NOx and N2O), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorinated compounds (PFCs). The system includes a first wet processor configured to wash and adsorb dust including gases, SOx, and ash dissolved in water, a decomposing reactor configured to receive waste gas processed in the first wet processor and process nitrogen oxides (NOx and N2O), fluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the waste gas, and a second wet processor configured to receive the waste gas processed in the decomposing reactor and wash and adsorb the received waste gas. The system can efficiently treat a large amount of composite waste gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Sang Jae AHN, Jae Pil MO, Jin Sang KIM, Sung Jong CHO, Seong Jin YOON, Dong Che LEE
  • Publication number: 20200147542
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for capturing carbon dioxide from a gas stream. The methods and systems can also be used to reduce pollutants from a gas stream. The nozzle alignment of the system avoids droplet collision and merger with a corresponding loss of surface area. The high surface area of the droplets allows for increased efficiency of CO2 capture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Sanjeev JOLLY, Paul SCOTT
  • Publication number: 20200147543
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a porous liquid or a porous liquid enzyme system that includes a high surface area solid and a liquid film substantially covering the high surface area solid. The porous liquid or porous liquid enzyme may be contacted with a fluid that is immiscible with the liquid film such that a liquid-fluid interface is formed. The liquid film may facilitate mass transfer of a substance or substrate across the liquid-fluid interface. The present disclosure also provides methods of performing liquid-based extractions and enzymatic reactions utilizing the porous liquid or porous liquid enzyme of the present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides methods for selecting the components of the porous liquid or a porous liquid enzyme system and methods of self-replenishing the used liquid coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Ning Ma, Mohsen S. Yeganeh, Robert J. Colby, Qiuzi Li, Matthew S. Ide
  • Publication number: 20200147544
    Abstract: A method is provided in which a carbon dioxide containing flue gas is provided by combusting a carbonaceous fuel in a high pressure steam generating unit using combustion air, and in which the carbon dioxide in the flue gas is at least partially captured and compressed in a carbon dioxide capture and compression unit having a carbon dioxide scrubber operated with an absorbing liquid which is regenerated using low pressure steam. The combustion air used in the high pressure steam generating unit is at least partially heated using sensible heat of the flue gas and/or the steam used for regenerating the absorption liquid of the carbon dioxide scrubber is at least partially generated using sensible heat of the flue gas. A corresponding system is also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stevan JOVANOVIC, Ramachandran Krish KRISHNAMURTHY
  • Publication number: 20200147545
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a porous liquid or a porous liquid enzyme that includes a high surface area solid and a liquid film substantially covering the high surface area solid. The porous liquid or porous liquid enzyme may be contacted with a fluid that is immiscible with the liquid film such that a liquid-fluid interface is formed. The liquid film may facilitate mass transfer of a substance or substrate across the liquid-fluid interface. The present disclosure also provides methods of performing liquid-based extractions and enzymatic reactions utilizing the porous liquid or porous liquid enzyme of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Mohsen S. Yeganeh, Pavel Kortunov, P. Scott Northrop, Xiaozhou Zhang, Giovanni Pilloni, Ning Ma, Robert J. Colby, Qiuzi Li, Zarath M. Summers, Matthew S. Ide