Patents Issued in August 20, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200262680
    Abstract: By using, as input, elevator specification information including at least sizes, quantity, and service floors of a plurality of elevators, a method for installing the plurality of elevators is calculated based on either the quantity of the plurality of elevators or the sizes of the plurality of elevators from arrangements including at least one or more of a planar arrangement where the plurality of elevators are aligned in a row on one side configuring an elevator boarding place, or an opposed arrangement where the elevators are divided and located on two opposite sides configuring the elevator boarding place; the shape of the elevator boarding place is determined by calculating the two sides configuring the elevator boarding place on the basis of the installation method and the sizes and quantity of the plurality of elevators; and furthermore, an elevator boarding place layout is generated by determining each floor where the elevator boarding place is to be installed according to the service floors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Masayasu FUJIWARA, Takamichi HOSHINO, Satoru TORIYABE, Takahiro HATORI, Wataru TORIUMI
  • Publication number: 20200262681
    Abstract: A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car includes a tension member extending along a length of the belt, the tension member including a plurality of fibers bonded in a first polymer matrix, the plurality of fibers extending parallel to and discontinuous along a length of the belt and arranged with one or more lengthwise extending gaps between lengthwise adjacent fibers. A jacket substantially retains the tension member. A method of forming a tension member for an elevator system belt includes arranging a plurality of fibers into a fiber bundle. The plurality of fibers extend parallel to a length of the belt and have one or more lengthwise extending gaps between lengthwise extending fibers. The plurality of fibers is bonded to a first polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Mark R. Gurvich, Wenping Zhao, John P. Wesson
  • Publication number: 20200262682
    Abstract: Disclosed is an elevator system having: a door panel configured for moving along a first axis for opening and closing of the door panel at an entryway, the door panel having a door magnet, the entryway including a sill, the sill having a sill magnet, wherein the door magnet and the sill magnet are configured for forming a first magnetic pairing, and wherein the first magnetic pairing guides the door panel to move along the first axis and prevents the door panel from moving in a lateral direction with respect to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Schmidt, James Chmiel
  • Publication number: 20200262683
    Abstract: A method of unlocking an elevator car door or an elevator car is provided including operating a door operator. A link arm of a car door interlock operably coupled to the door operator is rotated. If the elevator car is positioned within a landing door zone, an engagement link coupled to the link arm is configured to pivot relative to the link arm to disengage from an electrical contact. If the elevator car is not positioned within a landing door zone, the engagement link does not pivot relative to the link arm and remains engaged with the electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Richard E. Kulak, Michael J. Tracey
  • Publication number: 20200262684
    Abstract: The present utility model provides a traction sheave, including: a traction sheave body, formed of several arc-shaped traction sheave sections that are connected to each other; and connecting portions, disposed at two ends of each traction sheave section along a lateral surface of the traction sheave section, where the connecting portions at the two ends of each traction sheave section fit each other. The traction sheave according to the present utility model has relatively high replaceability, is very convenient to assemble and disassemble, requires relatively low costs of human and material resources and time, and meanwhile can still ensure high reliability of working of the traction sheave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Ruguang Liu
  • Publication number: 20200262685
    Abstract: The resonant frequency ?x(n) of horizontal shaking of a suspended load W suspended from the distal end of a telescopic boom 9 via wire ropes 14?16 is calculated on the basis of the suspension length Lm(n)?Ls(n) of the wire ropes 14?16; the characteristic frequency ?y(n) in the raising and lowering direction of the telescopic boom 9 is calculated; and, in accordance with an operation for raising and lowering the telescopic boom 9, the filtering control signal Cd(n) of an actuator is generated in which a frequency component in a discretionary frequency range is attenuated at a discretionary ratio with reference to the resonant frequency ?x(n) of the suspended load W, and in which a frequency component in a discretionary frequency range is attenuated at a discretionary ratio with reference to the characteristic frequency ?y(n) in the raising and lowering direction of the telescopic boom 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: TADANO LTD.
    Inventors: Shinsuke KANDA, Kazuma MIZUKI
  • Publication number: 20200262686
    Abstract: A balanced cantilevered feeding apparatus for coupling with a jib, and a complementary method for its operation, configured to facilitate depositing and removing of a load through an opening in a building. The apparatus includes two spaced apart upright hoisting assemblies disposed on the jib, and a fly beam hoisted, balanced, and selectively positioned along a lateral axis by the two hoisting assemblies. A load securing member is mounted on a cantilevered extension portion of the fly beam, wherein the member extends beyond one of the two hoisting assemblies toward the building, and a counterweight is connected to the fly beam in the vicinity of another of the two hoisting assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Sky-Line Cranes & Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Aviv Carmel
  • Publication number: 20200262687
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable suspended-ballast guide for a crane with suspended ballast, comprising at least two lattice pieces which are pivotally connected to each other by means of at least one swivel joint, and a swivel drive for changing the swivel angle or for changing the ballast radius, wherein the suspended-ballast guide can be arranged on the crane via the first lattice piece, characterized in that the second lattice piece comprises at least one kink joint in order to kink the second lattice piece downwards or backwards in the direction of the crane to reduce the ballast radius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Clemens NORZ, Hans Joachim WENGER, Roland BOHNACKER, Marcus JECHLE
  • Publication number: 20200262688
    Abstract: A cylinder propping system includes a sleeve and a locking member. The sleeve includes an outer wall that defines an inner cavity and a ledge. The inner cavity is sized to receive at least a portion of a cylinder assembly therein. A first end of the outer wall is configured to hingedly couple to one end of the cylinder assembly. The ledge is spaced apart from the first end. The locking member is sized to engage with the ledge, between the ledge and a cylinder housing of the cylinder assembly, to prevent movement of the cylinder housing in at least one direction along a central axis of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Ryan
  • Publication number: 20200262689
    Abstract: A forklift side door capable of being selectively opened to facilitate quick and easy replacement of a battery. The side door including: a door panel; a hinge securing bracket secured to the forklift body; a first hinge shaft provided with the hinge securing bracket; a first hinge block supported by the first hinge shaft, and which is relatively rotatably coupled to the hinge securing bracket; a second hinge block disposed adjacent to the first hinge block, and supported by the door panel; a second hinge shaft connecting the first hinge block and one side of the second hinge block such that the second hinge block is relatively rotatably coupled to the first hinge block; and a locking member capable of selectively locking the second hinge block to the first hinge block such that the second hinge block and the first hinge block are rotatable integrally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: DOOSAN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jong Hyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20200262690
    Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes a mast, a load handling structure supported on the mast, one or more operator controls, and a lifting structure having a chain structure for performing a lifting and lowering of the load handling structure. The materials handling vehicle further includes a height sensor for generating a height signal corresponding to vertical movement of the load handling structure relative to the mast, and a vehicle control module for processing the height signal received from the height sensor and an operator control signal received from the one or more operator controls. The vehicle control module evaluates the height signal and the operator control signal and disables one or more vehicle functions if the height signal does not correspond to the operator control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Okroy, Masoud Karimi
  • Publication number: 20200262691
    Abstract: A rotary capping machine for containers with screw caps includes a central and fixedly mounted support around which a rotary carrier having capping arrangements can be driven to rotate rotation by a first motor. The capping arrangements have capping tools that can be lifted and lowered and that can be rotated by a second motor. Each has, on its underside, a capping head for receiving screw caps. The support central includes a bottom support, the top end of which is connected to a middle support that forms a bearing section and that has a rotary bearing. The middle support releasably connects to a top support, which releasably connects to a head plate. The drive gear's rotation axis and that of the first motor are parallel to the machine axis. The drive gear meshes with a crown gear formed on the rotary carrier. The second motor's drive gear is parallel to the machine axis and meshes with a crown gear formed on the control element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Matthias Naaber
  • Publication number: 20200262692
    Abstract: The mixing tool is for opening a container and for mixing a product contained in the container. The tool includes a mixing device which is shaped to mix the product contained in the container. A shank extends along a length from the mixing device to an end face. A channel is formed into the end face for receiving an edge of a lid of the container to allow the tool to be used to pry the lid off of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel J. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20200262693
    Abstract: A single-dose capsule for machines for dispensing beverages in the form of an infusion is provided. The capsule has a cup-shaped body adapted to receive a dose of a product in a granular or particle form, or in the form of a concentrated liquid, and a gas-impermeable film restrained to the open top of the cup-shaped body. The cup-shaped body is made of a multilayer material manufactured by way of a co-injection molding process. The multilayer has an inner layer and an outer layer made of a structural material and an intermediate layer made of a barrier material adapted to prevent passage of oxygen from the external environment to the inside of the cup-shaped body. The invention also relates to a packaging method of the single-dose capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Roberto STEFANONI
  • Publication number: 20200262694
    Abstract: A mouthwash dispensing system comprising: a bottle with a threaded neck (150) defining an opening (140) and configured to hold a liquid; a dispenser (340) comprising a receiving orifice (380) and a receiving protrusion (390); and a spring-actuated adapter, comprising: an adapter orifice (250); a valve stem (220, 260) comprising a spring (270) and a seal (280), wherein the spring (270) is configured to bias the seal (280) to move the spring-actuated adapter to a closed position; a threaded adapter (230) configured to couple the spring-actuated adapter to the threaded neck (150); and a friction-fit adapter configured to couple the spring-actuated adapter to the dispenser (340); wherein, when the spring-actuated adapter is coupled to the dispenser (340), the receiving protrusion (390) moves the spring-actuated adapter to an open position to allow the liquid to flow from the bottle through the adapter orifice (250) and into the dispenser (340).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Brian WORTHINGTON
  • Publication number: 20200262695
    Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided for automatically refueling vehicles of authenticated customers of a retailer. After the vehicle driven by an operator is scanned at a refueling station of the retailer and identified as a vehicle associated with an authorized customer of the retailer, the operator and/or the operator's personal electronic device are scanned in order to verify that the operator of the authenticated vehicle is a customer of the retailer authorized to fill up his/her car at the refueling station of the retailer. When both the vehicle and the operator of the vehicle are authenticated and verified, a vehicle refueling device dispenses gasoline to fill up the gas tank of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Vijaysinha Patil, Vimal Gnanaraj Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200262696
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a furniture frame using molding techniques. A structural base is molded to create the base structure for modular furniture. Cushioning material is secured on the base structure of the modular furniture and layer(s) of upholstery material are applied over the cushioning material secured on the base structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Bart Raeymaekers
  • Publication number: 20200262697
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing stiction through roughening the surface and reducing the contact area in MEMS devices are disclosed. A method includes fabricating bumpstops on a surface of a MEMS device substrate to reduce stiction. Another method is directed to applying roughening etchant to a surface of a silicon substrate to enhance roughness after cavity etch and before removal of hardmask. Another embodiment described herein is directed to a method to reduce contact area between proof mass and UCAV (“upper cavity”) substrate surface with minimal impact on the cavity volume by introducing a shallow etch process step and maintaining high pressure in accelerometer cavity. Another method is described as to increasing the surface roughness of a UCAV substrate surface by depositing a rough layer (e.g. polysilicon) on the surface of the substrate and etching back the rough layer to transfer the roughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Daesung Lee, Ian Flader, Alan Cuthbertson, Emad Mehdizadeh
  • Publication number: 20200262698
    Abstract: An exemplary method includes forming a sacrificial layer along sidewalls of an array of trenches that are indented into a substrate, depositing a fill layer over the sacrificial layer, and then creating an array of gaps between the fill layer and the substrate by removing the sacrificial layer along the sidewalls of the trenches, while maintaining a structural connection between the substrate and the fill layer at the floors of the trenches. The method further includes covering the substrate, the fill layer, and the gaps with a cap layer that seal fluid-tight against the substrate and the fill layer. The method further includes indenting a first reservoir and a second reservoir through the cap layer, and into the substrate and the fill layer, across the lengths of the array of gaps, so that the array of gaps connects the first reservoir in fluid communication with the second reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua T. Smith, Stacey Gifford, Sung-Cheol Kim, Benjamin Wunsch
  • Publication number: 20200262699
    Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical device, comprising a monolithic body of semiconductor material accommodating a first buried cavity; a sensitive region facing the first buried cavity; a second cavity facing the first buried cavity; a decoupling trench extending from the monolithic body and separating the sensitive region from a peripheral portion of the monolithic body; a cap die, forming an ASIC, bonded to and facing the first face of the monolithic body; and a first gap between the cap die and the monolithic body. The device also comprises at least one spacer element between the monolithic body and the cap die; at least one stopper element between the monolithic body and the cap die; and a second gap between the stopper element and one between the monolithic body and the cap die. The second gap is smaller than the first gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Enri DUQI, Lorenzo BALDO, Marco DEL SARTO, Mikel AZPEITIA URQUIA
  • Publication number: 20200262700
    Abstract: An integrated package method for MEMS element and ASIC chip includes forming a re-layout layer on a front surface of an ASIC wafer; coating an organic compound layer on the re-layout layer and applying a lithography process to the organic compound layer to from a microcavity array; aligning and bonding an electrode connection pad layer on a front surface of an MEMS element with the microcavity array to form a closed cavity structure; thinning and exposing a silicon substrate on a back surface of the MEMS element to a desired thickness; applying the lithographic process on the MEMS element to expose the electrode connection pad layer and an electrical contact area of the re-layout layer; and manufacturing a metal connection member connected to the electrode connection pad layer and the electrical contact area. An integrated package structure for MEMS element and ASIC chip is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Sheng-Lin Ma, Dan Gong, Yi-Hsiang Chiu
  • Publication number: 20200262701
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides scalable nanotube fabrics and methods for controlling or otherwise adjusting the nanotube length distribution of a nanotube application solution in order to realize scalable nanotube fabrics. In one aspect of the present disclosure, one or more filtering operations are used to remove relatively long nanotube elements from a nanotube solution until nanotube length distribution of the nanotube solution conforms to a preselected or desired nanotube length distribution profile. In another aspect of the present disclosure, a sono-chemical cutting process is used to break up relatively long nanotube elements within a nanotube application solution into relatively short nanotube elements to realize a pre-selected or desired nanotube length distribution profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Rahul SEN, Billy SMITH, J. Thomas KOCAB, Ramesh SIVARAJAN, Peter SITES, Thomas RUECKES, David A. ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20200262702
    Abstract: The invention is a method for coproducing Hydrogen and certain metals by reducing a metal oxide(s) with MgH2 or with metal and water, wherein the non-water oxides used in the method include SiO2, Cr2O3, TiO2, SnO2, ZrO2, CuO, ZnO, WO3, Ta2O5, Cs2Cr2O7 or CsOH. The method reacts the MgH2 with a metal oxide or directly uses metal and water instead of a hydride, and initiates a reaction with the metal oxide. The reaction releases Hydrogen and reduces the subject oxide to metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Surendra K Saxena
  • Publication number: 20200262703
    Abstract: A modified boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) comprising pendant hydroxyl (OH) and amino (NH2) functional groups covalently bonded to a surface of the BNNT. Aqueous and organic solutions of these modified BNNTs are disclosed, along with methods of producing the same. The modified BNNTs and their solutions can be used to coat substrates and to make nanocomposites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
    Inventors: Jingwen GUAN, Benoit SIMARD
  • Publication number: 20200262704
    Abstract: A process for fracturing and devolatilizing coal particles rapidly exposes coal particles to a high temperature, oxygen-depleted work zone for a sufficient time period to cause volatile matter within the coal particles to vaporize and fracture the coal particles. The work zone has a temperature in the range from 600° C. to 2000° C. The coal particles are exposed to the high temperature, oxygen-depleted work zone for a time period less than 1 seconds, and preferably less than 0.3 second. The vaporized volatile matter is condensed and recovered as microcarbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: James S. Swensen, Douglas E. Grunder, Simon K. Hodson
  • Publication number: 20200262705
    Abstract: Processes for altering the structure and/or properties of carbon nanomaterials and inorganic nanomaterials, such as boron nitride nanotubes are described. The processes can be used to produce a carbon nanotube product comprising predominantly carbon nanotube (CNTs) having a desired average length. The processes can also be used to fabricate carbon nanodots. The processes can also be used to slice inorganic nanotubes or nanowires. The processes can also be used to form supramolecular fullerene assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kasturi Vimalanathan, Colin Llewellyn Raston, Xuan Luo, Boediea Saad B Al Harbi, Thaar Muqhim D Alharbi
  • Publication number: 20200262706
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing a volume of substantially all armchair nanotubes of a preselected chirality for fabricating yarn consisting of substantially all metallic conducting armchair tubes. The systems and methods can be used for the synthesis of (10,10), (11,11), and (12,12) metallic armchair carbon nanotubes and potentially other chiralities. The elements of the present disclosure include: (i) a carbon source that provides substantial numbers of ethylene and acetylene radicals in combination with a high population of ethylene groups and a small amount of methane, (ii) a hydrogen to carbon ratio sufficient to “passivate” all other chiral growth sites to a higher degree than armchair growth sites, and (iii) a CVD process that can be tuned to create a well-controlled population of catalyst with tight diameter distribution with sparse modal distribution that falls within a range of the desired single wall diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: David S. Lashmore, Pavel Bystricky, Susanthri Chandima Perera, Imre Tary, Vito M. Licata
  • Publication number: 20200262707
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a method for producing a hybrid structure which includes a first step of preparing a mesoporous silica mold; a second step of uniformly mixing and heating a metal chelate compound and the mold to obtain a precursor of the hybrid structure; and a third step of obtaining a hybrid structure by etching the precursor under acid conditions, and wherein the metal chelate compound includes one or more carbon atoms, one or more nitrogen atoms, and one or more metal atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Min Young SONG, Hae Jin KIM, Jin Bae LEE, Sang Moon LEE, Won Gi HONG
  • Publication number: 20200262708
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and equipment for extracting carbon materials from plastics. Particularly, the method produces nanostructured carbon materials by heating of at least one salt (e.g., NaCl) and at least one plastic material (e.g.polyethylene terephthalate) to a temperature greater than the melting point of the said salt, in which molten state of the said salt protects the carbonaceous material from oxidation. Moreover, molten salt promotes the graphitization of carbon materials. The product is in the form of graphenenano-flakes with high conductivity and high surface area. This method provides a simple, economical and efficient approach for producing conductive carbon materials. It also has a significant positive impact on the environment through the transformation of virtually non-degradable plastic wastes into high-value conductive carbon materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Ali Reza KAMALI
  • Publication number: 20200262709
    Abstract: A method for producing lithium fluorosulfonate which includes reacting XSO3H, wherein X is a leaving group other than fluorine, with a lithium source and a fluorine source. Also disclosed is a composition containing XSO3H.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yuuki SUZUKI, Akiyoshi YAMAUCHI, Kotaro HAYASHI, Yoshihiro YAMAMOTO, Yosuke KISHIKAWA, Tatsuya OHTSUKA, Atsushi MARUO, Hiroyuki ARIMA
  • Publication number: 20200262710
    Abstract: Systems and methods for impurity removal to limestone using modifications to the typical calcination process of turning calcium carbonate into calcium oxide. Specifically, substantially increasing the temperature to 1100° C. or higher and increasing soak time can result in reductions in certain undesirable impurities, particularly with regards to lead and lead compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Martin L. Gran, Randy Griffard, Mary Grass
  • Publication number: 20200262711
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions, tools and methods for the manufacture of construction materials, masonry, solid structures and compositions to facilitate dust control. More particularly, the invention is directed to the manufacture of bricks, masonry and other solid structures using small amount of aggregate material that is pre-loaded with spores and/or vegetative bacterial cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Biomason, Inc.
    Inventors: Ginger K. Dosier, J. Michael Dosier
  • Publication number: 20200262712
    Abstract: A method of pretreatment and bromine recovery of PCB Incineration ash is disclosed that relates to the field of comprehensive recovery of valuable metals by full wet method, especially relates to a method of valuable metals and bromine recovery, precious metals enrichment in pretreatment process of PCB Incineration ash. The major steps includes alkali leaching, Cu extraction back-extraction, neutralization-precipitation to separate, Bromine evaporative crystallization, regeneration, acid pickling, Zn evaporative crystallization, removal of Zn and Cu. Compared with the traditional comprehensive recovery process of ash, the invention can separate bromine from ash and recover valuable metals such as copper, zinc and lead with the maximum extent, at the same time, the enrichment of silver and other precious metals is beneficial to the subsequent recovery of precious metals. It has high added recovery value and no tailless discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Yufeng Wu, Dean Pan, Bin Li, Tieyong Zuo
  • Publication number: 20200262713
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of preparing carbon-graphene-lead composite particles, comprising the steps of forming a dispersion of lead particles, graphene particles and cellulose in an aqueous solution, spray drying the dispersion to aggregate the lead particles, graphene particles and cellulose to form cellulose-graphene-lead composite particles, and heating the cellulose-graphene-lead composite particles, to carbonize the cellulose to result in the formation of the carbon-graphene-lead composite particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Zhongwei CHEN, Zhiyu MAO
  • Publication number: 20200262714
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of lithium titanate, the method comprising the method steps of: (i) reacting a source of titanium ions with a source of lithium ions at increased temperature in one or more reaction vessels for a period of time; and (ii) calcining the product of step (i) to produce a lithium titanate product having a nano-tube type crystal structure. An electrode material produced by the method of the invention and a lithium ion battery utilising the electrode material are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher John Reed
  • Publication number: 20200262715
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method for synthesizing water-soluble metal oxide nanoparticles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes heating a first reaction mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time duration with continuous stirring to obtain a second reaction mixture that comprises water-soluble metal oxide nanoparticles of a first size. The first reaction mixture includes a reactant and a polyol. The method further includes adding a first predetermined amount of the reactant to the second reaction mixture to obtain a third reaction mixture. The method further includes heating the third reaction mixture at the predetermined temperature for the predetermined time duration with continuous stirring to obtain a fourth reaction mixture comprising water-soluble metal oxide nanoparticles of a second size. The reactant is Fe(acac)3 and the polyol is diethylene glycol (DEG) for synthesizing water-soluble iron oxide nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Jackson State University
    Inventor: Yongfeng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200262716
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a ground water filtration system are described. The ground water filtration system includes paver blocks designed to facilitate liquid seepage between the paver blocks and to route the seepage to a preferred area. The ground water filtration system additionally provides at least one layer of stone to facilitate flow direction of the seepage to an outflow pipe. At least one geogrid fabric is also provided to further enhance ground water filtration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Douglas J. Buch
  • Publication number: 20200262717
    Abstract: A method and apparatus use conductivity to control the dosing of various chemical additives used in the water treatment industry by modulating the chemical additives within threshold setpoints. Conductivity directly correlates to concentration of chemical additives. This correlation is used to modulate the dosing rates of chemical additives into a process water stream to consistently regulate and balance chemical additive concentration within the process water stream. For example, the method and apparatus dose chlorine dioxide precursor solutions into a process water stream to generate a consistent concentration of aqueous chlorine dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: DRIPPING WET WATER, INC.
    Inventors: Richard SAMPSON, Allison SAMPSON, James Andrew MIALKOWSKI, Mauricio Mata NIETO
  • Publication number: 20200262718
    Abstract: A water purification system comprising a salvage pump, a salvage assembly, a vacuum assembly, and a clean water assembly. The salvage pump is configured to draw water from a water source. The salvage assembly is configured to store and heat water drawn from the water source. The vacuum assembly is configured to remove solutes from the water via vacuum evaporation. The clean water assembly is configured to remove non-soluble particles and/or bacteria from the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: OLIMAX INC
    Inventors: Oliver James Groves, Craig McNinch, Richard Curtis Delmonte
  • Publication number: 20200262719
    Abstract: An in situ remediation process for a PFAS-contaminated site includes sub-surface injection of slurry containing activated carbon in combination with a substances that promotes formation of an activated carbon emulsion and retention of PFAS by a solid matrix at said site, thereby removing said PFAS from groundwater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kurt PENNELL, Chen LIU, Bonnie A. MARION, Matt F. SIMCIK, William A. ARNOLD
  • Publication number: 20200262720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber-based substance for removing saturated and unsaturated fats, oils and petroleum products, as well as organic solvents from the aqueous surface, and/or an aqueous emulsion and aqueous solutions of organic solvents. In addition, the present invention also relates to a process for producing a given rubber-based substance. More specifically, the present invention relates to the application of this rubber-based substance for removing saturated and unsaturated fats, petroleum and petroleum products, as well as organic solvents from the water surface of open water bodies, including seas and oceans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Oleksandr Yuriiovych Mykytiuk
  • Publication number: 20200262721
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods of purification of liquid from colloidal particles. More specifically, disclosed are systems and methods for treating water by effecting aggregation of colloidal particles and thus improving their sedimentation, by enhancing grouping of the particles using accelerating, decelerating, and reversing velocity gradients within the liquid. The disclosed methods and systems for water treatment allow for continuous treatment of a contaminated water stream in a single flocculation and sedimentation vessel (i.e. a hybrid process).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: David Katoshevski, Asher Brenner, Daphne Meidan, Eran Halfi
  • Publication number: 20200262722
    Abstract: A liquid treatment device includes an electron emitting element, a first power supply; and a second power supply. The electron emitting element including a first electrode which is disposed facing water. The first power supply discharges electrons from the first electrode by applying a drive voltage to the electron emitting element. The second power supply applies a collection voltage between the first electrode and the water. The liquid treatment device preferably controls a substance added to the water by controlling the drive voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: HIROYUKI YAMAJI, SHOHEI KOMARU, FUMIAKI SUGIMORI, CHIHARU HIRAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20200262723
    Abstract: A method for removing PPCPs in a drinking water treatment process, includes the following operations: introducing, by using a manner of bottom microporous aeration, a mixture gas of O2 and O3 in which a volume percentage of O3 is 5% to 10% to an ozone contact reaction column (1) in which a cathode (3) and an anode (2) are disposed at the bottom, and a direct current is applied to the cathode and the anode; while the mixture gas is being introduced, adding, to the ozone contact reaction column (1), PPCPs containing water to be treated, with a hydraulic retention time of 10 s to 40 min, and discharging the water in real time. Further disclosed is the use of the method for removing PPCPs in a drinking water treatment process in preparation of drinking water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Yujue WANG, Hongwei YANG, Yongkun LI, Weikun YAO, Xiaofeng WANG
  • Publication number: 20200262724
    Abstract: Methods for the use of zinc ammonium carbonate as a scavenger of sulfur-containing species encountered in oilfield operations are provided. In one embodiment, the methods include introducing a sulfide scavenging additive including zinc ammonium carbonate into at least a portion of a conduit through which a potential sulfur-containing fluid is flowing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Philippe Prince, Kiran Gawas, Yulia Mosina
  • Publication number: 20200262725
    Abstract: Reactive oxygen species formulations as well as methods for making and using such formulations. Reactive oxygen species formulations comprising one or more parent oxidants, such as peroxides, or peroxyacids, and one or more reactive oxygen species (ROS). The formulations optionally contain in addition one or more reactive species other than ROS. The reactive oxygen species and other reactive species when present provide chemical reactivity, oxidative activity and/or antimicrobial activity not provided otherwise by the parent oxidant. The invention provides methods for making such formulation and applications of such formulations. In certain formulations, ROS and other reactive species are generated in situ in the formulation by an activation event, such as a change in pH to an activation pH, a change in temperature, irradiation with electromagnetic radiation or by the addition of one or more precursors or a combination of precursors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Wayne Buschmann
  • Publication number: 20200262726
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating wastewater in a wastewater system. The wastewater system comprises a treatment plant comprising a treatment space and a sewer system comprising a sewer space. The treatment plant further comprises a treatment inlet for supplying wastewater to the treatment system from the sewer system. The method comprises the step of: providing a treatment parameter being significant for purification of wastewater in the treatment plant, determining an actual spare plant capacity indicating an amount of wastewater which can be supplied to the treatment space, and determining an actual spare wastewater storage volume indicating an amount of wastewater which can be retained in the sewer space. The amount of wastewater supplied through the treatment inlet to the treatment plant is varied based on the treatment parameter, the actual spare plant capacity, and the actual spare wastewater storage volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Munk-Nielsen, Morten Grum, Peter Tychsen, Henrik Andreas Rønnow Thomsen, Henrik Madsen, John Bagterp Jørgensen, Rasmus Fogtmann Halvgaard
  • Publication number: 20200262727
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining optimal preservation temperature of aerobic denitrifiers in wastewater treatment for total nitrogen removal, and belongs to the technical field of environmental engineering. The method of the present disclosure comprises measuring the cell activity state of the aerobic denitrifier stored at different temperatures based on flow cytometry, and taking the preservation temperature closest to the cell activity state of the aerobic denitrifier during the pilot operation as the optimum preservation temperature, and the data obtained from the test uses the cell activity state and performance effects after activity recovery to verify reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Shuo WANG, Yan SHI, Hui LV, Ji LI, Yan WANG
  • Publication number: 20200262728
    Abstract: The invention relates to the methods for sewage treatment contaminated by mechanical impurities, fats, proteins and other organic and inorganic compounds, and can be used for purification and water disinfection contaminated by heavy and radioactive metals, saturated or unsaturated fats, filtrate from landfills for solid household waste, disposals of meat processing plants, and water contaminated with oil and petroleum products. The method for treatment and disinfection of industrial wastewater includes flotation, electrocoagulation and filtration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Oleksandr Yuriiovych Mykytiuk
  • Publication number: 20200262729
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to municipal wastewater treatment, and in particular, to a new biological fluidized bed process with high concentration powder carriers used for the treatment of municipal wastewater, wherein the process comprises: flowing the wastewater through a coarse screen and a lifting pump firstly, lifting to a fine screen and grit chamber, and then entering a HPB biochemical tank; dividing the HPB biochemical tank successively into an anaerobic zone, an anoxic zone, an aerobic zone and a concentrated separation zone along the flow direction of the wastewater, adding a compound powder carrier to the anaerobic zone, the anoxic zone and the aerobic zone respectively, and stirring and mixing into a mixture; flowing the mixture into the concentrated separation zone and concentrating and separating, returning the concentrate back to the anaerobic zone; discharging the supernatant from the concentrated separation zone and successively transporting through a high-efficient clarificatio
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Xiaoli Chai, Yue Mu, Jing Yi, Zeheng Tang, Hongbo Han, Dan Hou