Abstract: Processing of actions within a shared augmented reality experience is split between an edge node of a communications network (e.g., a cell tower) and a server. As a result, computation of the current state may be sharded naturally based on real-world location, with state updates generally provided by the edge node and the server providing conflict resolution based on a master state (e.g., where actions connected to different edge nodes potentially interfere with each other). In this way, latency may be reduced as game actions are communicated between clients connected to the same edge node using a peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol without routing the actions via the game server.

Abstract: A streaming architecture includes a two-layer architecture with a base layer and an enhanced layer. The base layer encodes computer generated content and generates an encoded bitstream. The enhanced layer encodes and transmit a chroma residual for a region of interest, wherein the encoded chroma residual stored in a UV33 surface that is inserted into a supplemental enhancement information (SEI) of the encoded bitstream from the base layer. A transmitter transmits the encoded bitstream to a receiver.

Abstract: An audio information processing method, comprising: providing a computer device having a sound effect processing unit, and the computer device being further disposed with a sound effect generating unit and a signal connection interface; the sound effect generating unit receiving an audio information and generating a sound effect signal and transmitting the signal to the sound effect processing unit; the sound effect processing unit analyzing the sound effect signal and generating a position identification signal and transmitting the signal to the signal connection interface; the signal connection interface transmitting the position identification signal to a control circuit of a peripheral device; and the control circuit having a processing unit for processing the position identification signal and generating at least one control signal and controlling at least one light-emitting unit to generate a light source.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having an information processing program stored therein that, in a game in which a predetermined condition is set as an achievement goal, makes it unnecessary to start the game over again even if the predetermined condition is not achieved. At least one game object selected from among game objects possessed by a user is arranged within a game space, and a score is calculated on the basis of the game object. If the score satisfies an achievement condition, an in-game effect corresponding to the achievement condition is caused. If the score does not satisfy the achievement condition but satisfies a sub-achievement condition that is not satisfied simultaneously with the achievement condition, change of a game state is performed so as to cause the in-game effect corresponding to the achievement condition in exchange for change of an exchange parameter.

Abstract: Personalized coaching is provided to users of an application, such as players of an electronic gaming application. Data can be obtained that demonstrates how skilled users utilize an application, such as how professional players play a game. This data can be used to train a machine learning model for the game. Gameplay data for an identified player can be obtained, and related information provided as input to the trained model. The model can infer one or more actions or strategies to be taken by the player in order to achieve a determined goal. The information can be conveyed to the player using visual, audio, or haptic guidance during gameplay, or can be provided offline, such as with video or rendered replay of the game session. The types of advice or coaching given can vary depending upon factors such as the goals, skill level, and preferences of the player, and can update over time.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a game processing unit that processes the game including movement of the player character in the virtual field and a difficulty level management unit that manages a difficulty level of game play in each of the plurality of areas in the virtual field, wherein upon a predetermined event in accordance with a user operation occurs in the virtual field, the difficulty level management unit lowers the difficulty level set for a peripheral area near an event occurrence area including an occurrence point of the predetermined event.

Abstract: A game device for reducing the processing load of a redraw process, including a storage module storing game content information associated with identification information for one or more users, and a module for processing a lottery, in which multiple types of game contents may each be associated with an index value corresponding to the relative values of the types of game contents. The module for processing the lottery may include a module for executing redrawing that may execute new lottery processing for drawing, via the lottery, a type of game content that differs from game content drawn by a first lottery process, when the game content drawn by the first lottery process related to one user's identification information is associated with an index value which is equal to or greater than a predetermined standard value, and when said game content has a predetermined relationship with the game content information related to the user's identification information.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems presented herein may identify users to include in a match plan. A parameter model may be generated to predict the retention time of a set of users. A queue of potential users, a set of teammates, and/or opponents may be selected from a queue of waiting users. User information for the set of teammates and/or opponents may be provided to the parameter model to generate a predicted retention time. The set of teammates and/or opponents may be approved if the predicted retention time meets a predetermined threshold. Advantageously, by creating a match plan based on retention rates, the engagement and/or retention level for a number of users may be improved compared to existing multiplayer matching systems.

Abstract: A method includes sending, by a server to each of a plurality of client devices, initializing information at a start of a task in a client application running on each of the plurality of client devices. The method further includes receiving, by the server, an input message from one of the plurality of client devices, wherein the input message is generated from an interaction with the task in the client application. The method further includes generating, by a computer processing device of the server, updated information for the task in the client application based on the received input message. The method further includes sending, by the server, the updated information to each of the plurality of client devices while the task in the client application is running to maintain synchronism between the server and the plurality of client devices for the task.

Abstract: A method for providing a performance result in a computer video game application is provided. Target user performance data of a target control object controlled by a target user and additional performance data of at least one additional control object in an execution process of a target scene of the computer video game application are obtained. The performance result of the target control object in the execution process of the target scene is determined based on (i) the target user performance data and (ii) a relationship between the target user performance data and the additional performance data. The performance result is transmitted to a terminal of the target control object.

Abstract: Systems and methods to elicit physical activity in users acting as caretakers of physical objects. Caretaking information for a physical object may define a set of caretaking criteria of a physical object. Individual caretaking criteria may comprise one or more caretaking requirements of the physical object to be satisfied based on physical activity of a user. The caretaking requirements of the physical object may “trick” the user into performing fitness/wellness behavior. In caring for the physical object, the user may actually be caring for themselves.

Abstract: A method for gaming including receiving game states of game plays of players playing a gaming application. The method includes tracking game play progression for each of the game plays based on game states, wherein game play progression is defined by a corresponding set of relationship characteristics. A first game play of a first player is associated with a first set of relationship characteristics. The method includes identifying for the first player players having corresponding game plays that include one or more relationship characteristics from the first set of relationship characteristics. The method includes surfacing the identified players for display to the first player. Each surfaced players have a corresponding game play progression that is related to the first game play progression. Each surfaced players is associated with a corresponding communication warning indicator that provides relative game play progression between game plays the corresponding surfaced player and the first player.

Abstract: A play structure having one or more monolith structures for the connection of other surfaces (e.g., deckings, water-based elements, interactive elements, etc.). Each of the monolith structures may be adjustably connected with a ground surface such that a variety of possible angles may be obtained by the monolith with respect to the ground surface. After the desired orientation of the monolith is obtained to the ground surface via the adjustable connection, the monolith may be secured in such position. Water or other fluid may be provided to the monolith structures via piping that interfaces with the monolith structures by a fluid connection that is in communication with piping disposed within the monolith structures. A fluid dumping or delivery system (e.g., based upon a tipping element that provides water to a fluid flowing surface and/or other water dispersion element) may be provided as part of the play structure.

Abstract: An upper part includes an upward facing surface and a rod-shaped shaft being vertically movable. A lower part includes a downward facing surface and a tubular shaft in which the rod-shaped shaft is inserted. The upper part is relatively rotatable against the lower part and being detachably attached to the lower part. A lower tip is configured to protrude from a lower end of the tubular shaft when the upper part is attached to the lower part and when the lower tip is in no contact with a floor. The lower tip is accommodated in the tubular shaft when the upper part is attached to the lower part and when the lower tip is in contact with the floor. A second engaging part is configured to restrict a relative rotation between the upper part and the lower part when the lower tip is in no contact with the floor.

Abstract: A top toy includes a body including a first coupling element, and a shaft part being detachably attached to the body and including a second coupling element and a projection. The first and second coupling elements abut each. The body and the shaft part are detachable when the body is rotated relative to the shaft part. The body includes a rotating blade being configured on an outer circumference part thereof to be rotated. The rotating blade includes a shaft extending parallel to the axial direction and is configure to advance and retreat with respect to the arc shaped slit. The rotating blade includes a sliding part at an inner edge which is formed in a bow shape. The rotating blade is configured to be rotated around the shaft by the sliding part being slidably in contact with the projection.

Abstract: A top toy includes a body and a shaft part being detachably attached to the body. The body includes a trunk main body, a first tip, and a second tip. The trunk main body includes an arc shaped hole with first and second ends. First and second insertion pieces of the first and second tips respectively are inserted in the arc shaped hole at the first and second ends respectively. The trunk main body includes a moving part being manually operated between first and second positions. In the second direction, a space, the resistance element, the first coupling member are aligned in order when the first tip is employed. In the first direction, the space, the second coupling member, and the resistance element are aligned in order when the second tip is employed. The body and the shaft part are to be detached at the space.

Abstract: An adjustable counterweight for a yo-yo allows for the addition or subtraction of weight plates in a midsection of the counterweight assembly. The counterweight includes a first portion having at least one post, a second portion having at least one post, at least one weight plate having at least one aperture, and a bore that extends through the first portion and the second portion, and is configured to receive a fastener. The at least one weight plate is disposed between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: An animatronic toy includes a motor, a compound geneva gear assembly, and a plurality of moving parts. The compound geneva gear assembly has a plurality of geneva drivers driven by the motor and a plurality of geneva followers. Each of the geneva followers are positioned to be driven by one of the geneva drivers. The geneva drivers are rotationally coupled to each other. Each of the geneva drivers includes at least one set of teeth and at least one stop. Each of the geneva followers includes at least one set of teeth and at least one cutout. The plurality of moving parts are driven by the geneva followers. The geneva drivers may form a compound geneva driver with an axis of rotation, a plurality of sets of teeth extending radially and a plurality of stops disposed in an alternating pattern along the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.

Abstract: A floatable toy, including a toy body and a skeleton. The toy body is provided with a receiving cavity and a first opening. The skeleton passes through the first opening and is located in the receiving cavity. The skeleton is provided with a first engaging portion on which a clamping groove is provided. The clamping groove is adapted to the first opening, and the toy body engages with the clamping groove in a snap fit through the first opening to fixedly connect the toy body and the skeleton, thereby sealing the receiving cavity. In this way, the toy body and the skeleton are connected and fixed in a detachable manner, the receiving cavity is opened or closed by the skeleton. Therefore, the interior of the floatable toy can be cleaned.

Abstract: Selective recovery of C2 to C4 hydrocarbons is achieved through the use of a converging-diverging nozzle, or de Laval nozzle. The vapor stream comprising C2 to C4 hydrocarbons is fed into an inlet of a de Laval nozzle having a throat. The vapor stream may have an initial temperature of between 0° C. and 100° C., and an initial pressure of between 200 psig and 500 psig. In the de Laval nozzle, the vapor stream expands after passing through the throat of the de Laval nozzle, producing a vapor stream having re-duced temperature and pressure. Then, C2 to C4 hydrocarbons condense from the reduced-temperature vapor stream as liquid droplets, which may be recovered. Fractionation of C2 to C4 hydrocarbons by means of a de Laval nozzle is possible; the technique allows select-ive recovery of propane from a mixture of propane and ethane.

Abstract: A system for recovering water from air includes a skirt supported by legs and at least one interior wall suspended from the skirt. At least one exterior wall extends from an accumulator and is spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the at least one interior wall, thereby defining a flow channel between the at least one interior wall and the at least one exterior wall. At least one thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is connectable to an electrical power source for transferring heat from a cool side of the TEC to a warm side of the TEC, the cool side being positioned on the at least one interior wall, not in the flow channel, for cooling the at least one interior wall, the at least one interior wall defining a condensing surface proximate the at least one TEC.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for extracting resin from plant material, comprising an agitation tank having an open top and an outlet at a bottom thereof, a strainer basket installed within the agitation tank, the strainer basket comprising walls constructed from a mesh material selected based on a type of plant material to be processed, and an agitator comprising a motor which turns a shaft and two impellers mounted on the shaft. The present disclosure also provides a process for extracting resin from plant material, comprising placing a quantity of plant material within a strainer basket comprising walls constructed from a mesh material, submersing the strainer basket in a tank filled with chilled water at a temperature in the range of 0-10 Celsius, agitating the plant material and chilled water within the strainer basket to separate trichomes from the plant material, and removing a mixture of water and trichomes from an outlet at the bottom of the tank.

Abstract: A method of easily separating a solid electrolyte and a cathode active material which are contained in a slurry is disclosed. The method of separating a solid electrolyte and a cathode active material which are contained in a slurry includes: adding a fluorine-based solvent to the slurry containing the solid electrolyte and the cathode active material, the cathode active material containing at least one selected from nickel, cobalt and manganese as a constituent element.

Abstract: Generally, an extraction system useful in separating an extract from a matrix using one or more extractants. Specifically, an extractor including one or more of: an extraction vessel having an extractor vessel internal surface which defines an extraction chamber which communicates between open extraction vessel first and second ends, a first piston configured to sealably engage the extractor vessel internal surface of the extraction vessel first end or a second piston adapted to sealably engage the extractor vessel internal surface of the extraction vessel second end.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter. The filter includes a porous element, a compression element and a housing. At least a portion of the porous element is coated with an alkylsilyl coating. The compression element is configured to receive the porous element thereby forming an assembly. The housing has an opening formed therein. The opening is configured to receive the assembly. The assembly is retained within the opening when the assembly is received therein.

Abstract: A multi-function tank tool including a body, an internal passageway, an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured to connect a hose so that a fluid travels in the internal passageway. The upper end includes at least one opening communicating with an interior of the tank. A first hose can be connected to a lower end of the body. The tank may have oil, vapor and an oil/vapor interface. The tank tool can perform at least one of the following: grounding an interior of the tank using at least the tank tool and the first hose; agitating one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway to mix the one or more fluids traveling through the internal passageway; directing a hot oil adjacent the oil/vapor interface using at least the tank tool and the first hose; and, attaching the tool to a floating tank roof.

Abstract: A froth coalescing unit for a fluid delivery system for a fluid ejection system, the froth coalescing unit including a coalescing chamber including a sump, an inlet to receive froth into the coalescing chamber, the froth comprising a mixture of fluid and gas, the coalescing chamber to coalesce the fluid from the froth with the coalesced fluid collecting at least in the sump, an outlet to communicate coalesced fluid from the sump, and a fluid level sensor to provide a level over a range of levels of coalesced fluid in the coalescing chamber including in the sump.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a plate settler cover that prevents algae growth, prevents contamination from organic material, and provides structural support for a user who is standing or walking on the plate settler system. The plate settler covers can either float directly on standing water present in the system or may be structurally supported such that the plate cover is positioned above the surface of the water.

Abstract: Settling devices for separating particles from a bulk fluid with applications in numerous fields. The particle settling devices include a first stack of cones with a small opening oriented upwardly or downwardly. Optionally, the settling devices may include a second stack of cones with a small opening oriented downwardly or upwardly. The cones may be concave or convex. These devices are useful for separating small (millimeter or micron sized) particles from a bulk fluid with applications in numerous fields, such as biological (microbial, mammalian, plant, insect or algal) cell cultures, solid catalyst particle separation from a liquid or gas and waste water treatment.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes systems and methods for water filtration. In one implementation, a system includes a water receptacle to house unfiltered water, the receptacle including an aperture located in a sidewall, a valve component located on an exterior surface of the sidewall in alignment with a filter housing located on an interior surface of the sidewall filtrate the unfiltered water. In one implementation, a method includes filling a water receptacle with unfiltered water, filtrating the unfiltered water through a filter housing in the water receptacle to obtain filtered water, and moving the filtered water from the filter housing and out of a valve component connected to a first end of a filter housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus (1) for mechanically filtering a liquid (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) for containing a plurality of filter elements (7) that form a filter pack (29) for filtering the liquid. The filter chamber (5) has a liquid inlet (12) and a liquid outlet (14). The filter apparatus (1) includes means for introducing air into the filter chamber (5) through one or more air inlets (25) to agitate the filter elements (7). The filter chamber (5) is substantially sealed and the air introducing means (22) may be configured to draw air into the filter chamber (5) as liquid is drained from said filter chamber (5). In certain embodiments, the filter chamber (5) may have a substantially constant profile or a substantially continuously tapered profile along its longitudinal axis (X-X). The present disclosure also relates to methods of filtering a liquid (W).

Abstract: Support and drainage materials, filter including the materials, and methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns an underwater water treatment unit which has specific cleaning means which are suitable for cleaning filtration membranes in the unconventional conditions associated with use at great or very great depths, as well as a method for cleaning the membrane of the underwater water treatment unit.

Abstract: A filtration device, in particular a disposable filtration device, has a flow path in which a filter element and an integrated flow reducer are arranged one behind the other. The flow reducer is adapted to be brought to a first operating position, which permits a defined first volume flow rate, and at least to a second operating position, which permits a defined second volume flow rate which is smaller than the first volume flow rate.

Abstract: A filter element may include and endcap, filter media extending from the endcap, and a sleeve disposed at least partially surrounding the filter media. The sleeve may include an outer surface including a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of openings may be formed through the sleeve. The protrusions may direct fluid to be filtered by the filter media along a path that allows particulates to exit the fluid prior to contacting the filter media.

Abstract: A filter system and filters and housing components for use in the filter system are provided. The filter system includes at least one filter received within a housing having a cover and a housing body. The filter includes at least one latch tab engaged by the cover to secure the cover. First and second seals seal the system. The latch tab extends axially beyond a catch of the housing body. A filter system is also provided that includes a pre-cleaner through which fluid moves in a first direction different than a second direction as the fluid flows through the filters thereof. Methods of servicing the filter system are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil filtration unit comprising a housing, which comprises a housing inlet adapted to receive contaminated oil from the surroundings and to release the contaminated oil to an inner opening of the housing, and a housing outlet adapted to release filtered oil to the surroundings, where the inner opening of the housing is defined by an inner bottom surface, an inner top surface, and at least one inner side surface and comprises an oil filter for filtering the contaminated oil, said oil filter being arranged inside the inner opening of the housing, where said oil filter comprises a filter inlet defined by an outer surface of the oil filter, an inner filter volume adapted to receive filtered oil, and a filter outlet inside said housing providing fluid/liquid communication between the inner filter volume and the housing outlet in order to release the filtered oil from the inner filter volume, and where said oil filter further comprises a top and a bottom end surface relative to th

Abstract: A modular, compact, mobile, dewatering and liquid-liquid separation and filtration system. The system processes incoming influents of slurries, solids and liquids at a high speed of operation and in large volumes. System is capable of being modularly scaled, allowing for a continuous steady state operation accommodating any slurry flow rate in a synchronous dynamic equilibrium process. Components and modules integrated into the system include a dynamic filtration clarifier 101 (DFC), a nested-filter dewatering cell 115 (NDC) and/or a compression filter press 125 (CFP). The DFC performs the primary dewatering phase of separating the primary water from the solids creating sludge. The NDC further breaks apart the solids of the sludge, removing interstitial water in a secondary dewatering phase, further lowering the moisture content of the sludge, while the CFP removes the tertiary water from the remaining solid particles by pressing the particles into a solid cake.

Abstract: An adjustable filter track system a filter track having a recess configured to receive a filter, and a frame having a first coupling feature configured to couple to the filter track in a first configuration and a second coupling feature configured to couple to the filter track in a second configuration, where the filter track and the frame are configured to hold the filter in place within the recess, and where the filter track is adjustable between the first configuration and the second configuration to accommodate different thicknesses of the filter.

Abstract: An adjustable filter track system for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a filter track having a guideway and a bracket that form a recess configured to receive a filter and an adjustable angle bracket including a first panel and a second panel rotatably coupled to the guideway, where the bracket and the adjustable angle bracket are configured to hold the filter in place within the recess, and where the adjustable angle bracket is configured to rotate about an axis within the recess between a first configuration and a second configuration to accommodate different thicknesses of the filter.

Abstract: An adjustable filter track system for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a filter track including a guideway and a bracket that form a recess configured to receive a first filter in a first configuration of the adjustable filter track system, a plurality of receptacles formed in the guideway and aligned along a length of the guideway, and a plurality of inserts, where, in a second configuration of the adjustable filter track system, each insert of the plurality of inserts is configured to be disposed in a corresponding receptacle of the plurality of receptacles and extend outwardly from the guideway to secure a second filter between the plurality of inserts and the bracket, where the second filter has a different thickness than the first filter.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for fixing a lid to a filter housing and to a filter element, by which an insertion opening in the filter housing can be closed, includes a holding element on the filter element and a locking element on the lid. The holding element can be fixed by a contact surface for contacting the locking element in a recess of the filter housing. The holding element has a latching geometry with which it can be latched in the recess of the filter housing. The locking element is a shaft with a bolt rod and a handle part. The shaft is guided through the lid such that the lid and the filter element in the latching position can, by the bolt rod and a contact surface formed as a ramp on the holding element, which engage with one another by turning the locking element, be spanned against each other.

Abstract: A frame-type air purifier includes a purifier housing and a front cover. The purifier housing includes a rear plate and a circumferential plate. The circumferential plate surrounds an outer periphery of the rear plate and forms a basin-shaped space. The basin-shaped space is divided into an open chamber and a close chamber. The open chamber includes a front opening. The close chamber includes an air inlet. The close chamber receives a purifier body. The front cover includes a front plate and a side frame. The side frame surrounds an outer periphery of the front plate and extends towards the rear plate. The front cover covers the front opening without contacting. The front plate and the circumferential plate are spaced by a longitudinal spacing. The side frame and the circumferential plate are spaced by a lateral spacing. The longitudinal spacing and the lateral spacing form an L-shaped air inlet channel.

Abstract: A filter backwashing unit is disposed in a path in which process gas flows to remove at least a part of trapped dust included in a process gas by backwashing an element of a filter device that traps the dust when a process gas passes. The filter backwashing unit includes a gas injection device disposed downstream of the element in a flow direction of a process gas to inject backwashing gas toward the element from downstream; a parameter detection device configured to detect a parameter used for determination of a state of dust adhering to the element; and a control device configured to estimate a thickness of dust deposited on a surface of the element upstream of a process gas based on a result of the detection, and determine an interval at which the element is backwashed based on the estimated thickness of the dust.

Abstract: An air cleaning device is disclosed. A first opening and closing member opens and closes an inlet of a housing. A second opening and closing member opens and closes an outlet of the housing. A first filter unit collects and separates foreign substances from contaminated air in the housing A circulation tube has a first end portion disposed at the inlet to communicate with the housing and a second end portion disposed at the outlet to communicate with the housing. A third opening and closing member opens and closes the circulation tube. A first heater is installed inside the circulation tube to heat air in the circulation tube. A blower is installed inside the circulation tube to deliver air from the circulation tube into the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filtration device and to a method for characterizing a filter medium or a medium to be filtered. The filtration device comprises a plurality of filtration units. Each filtration unit comprises a first container, which is designed to receive a medium to be filtered, a second container, which is designed to receive a filtrate, at least one connecting line, which connects the first container to the second container, and a filter medium between the first container and the second container in order to filter the medium to be filtered. The first container is designed for the application of positive pressure thereto, and the second container is designed to receive a measurement instrument at ambient pressure.

Abstract: The present document discloses a method of operating a separator (1) for separating particles from a particle-laden airflow, wherein the separator comprises a flow path (F), a separation unit (11, 12, 13), arranged in the flow path (F), an impeller (14), arranged in the flow path (F), and an electric motor (15), configured to drive the impeller (14) so as to generate the airflow in the flow path (F). The method comprises initiating a power supply to the electric motor (15), measuring a pressure in the flow path using a pressure sensor (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d), determining a direction of the airflow based on the pressure, and if the direction of the airflow does not correspond to a desired direction of the airflow, then changing a phase sequence of the power supply to the electric motor (15). The document further discloses a separator (1) and a system comprising a separator (1) and a floor grinding machine (2).

Abstract: A filter bag is disclosed that comprises a porous membrane having a strength in the transverse direction to improve durability. There is a filter assembly for filtering particulates from a gas stream comprising a support substructure and a filter bag at least partially surrounding the support substructure. The filter bag comprises a porous membrane having a upstream surface exposed to the gas stream. The porous membrane is lightweight and has a structure to collect the particulates on the upstream surface. In particular, the porous membrane has a bubble point of 0.06 MPa or more and has a strength in a transverse direction that is 100N/m or more. Other filter bags disclosed comprise a laminate comprising a porous membrane having a bubble point of 0.06 MPa or more and a second layer that acts as a sacrificial material.

Abstract: A filter bag is disclosed that comprises a porous membrane having a strength in the transverse direction to improve durability. There is a filter assembly for filtering particulates from a gas stream comprising a support substructure and a filter bag at least partially surrounding the support substructure. The filter bag comprises a porous membrane having a upstream surface exposed to the gas stream. The porous membrane is lightweight and has a structure to collect the particulates on the upstream surface. In particular, the porous membrane has a bubble point of 0.06 MPa or more and has a strength in a transverse direction that is 100 N/m or more. Other filter bags disclosed comprise a laminate comprising a porous membrane having a bubble point of 0.06 MPa or more and a second layer that acts as a sacrificial material.