Abstract: A skateboard deck lamp is presented. The skateboard deck lamp includes a deck comprising truck holes, a standing surface, an underside surface. The truck holes were originally intended to couple the deck to a wheel axle truck assembly. The skateboard deck lamp also includes a truck assembly coupled to the underside surface. The truck assembly includes a base plate and a central portion. The base plate includes openings aligned with the truck holes, and the central portion includes a socket for receiving a light source. The skateboard deck lamp also includes a power supply conduit coupled to the standing surface. The power supply conduit receives electricity from a power source. The skateboard deck lamp also includes a lamp wire coupled with the power supply conduit and the socket via at least one truck hole of the truck holes.

Abstract: A card shooter device includes a main unit with a card storage section storing cards constituting a predetermined number of decks, a removable top face cover, arranged on top of the card storage section, for covering the card storage section, a bottom face, inclined forward, for guiding the cards onto a game table from the card storage section, and a front cover, arranged in front of the main unit so that the cards can be extracted one by one from the card storage section, in which the front cover is removable from the main unit in cooperation with an engagement member provided in front of the main unit, and is adapted to be able to store the cards constituting the predetermined number of decks in the card storage section when the front cover is removed.

Abstract: A wheel game apparatus comprising an inner ring mounted for rotational motion about a central shaft having a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots, a central cone mounted for rotational motion about the shaft in an axial adjacent position to the upper side of the inner ring and including a plurality of markers thereon, and aligning and engagement features whereby the cone can be rotated relative to the inner ring such that each of the markers will align with a slot and the cone will remain engaged while the inner ring is rotated.

Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a determining that a first distance between a reference location and an accessory is less than a first threshold, responsive to determining that the first distance is less than the first threshold, processing a tracking output of the accessory, subsequent to determining that the first distance between the reference location and the accessory is less than the first threshold, determining that a second distance between the reference location and the accessory is greater than a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is greater than the first threshold, and responsive to determining that the second distance is greater than the second threshold, ignoring the tracking output of the accessory. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A first fixing portion of an accessory fixes a first game controller so as to rotate about at least a certain axis, and a second fixing portion of the accessory fixes a second game controller. Then, based on a difference value indicating a difference between a first value indicating an orientation of the first game controller and a second value indicating an orientation of the second game controller, a certain game process is executed.

Abstract: A method and device for pointing at an object in a Virtual Reality (VR) scene, and a VR apparatus are provided. The method includes sensing a movement of a gamepad from a first position to a second position in a reality scene through an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) orientation sensor. The IMU orientation sensor is mounted in the gamepad, and the gamepad is configured to control an object in a VR scene. The method also includes generating a first position vector based on the movement; acquiring a first absolute position coordinate of the second position in the reality scene according to a position coordinate of a starting point in the reality scene and the first position vector; converting the first absolute position coordinate into a first virtual position coordinate in the VR scene; and pointing at a target object located at the first virtual position coordinate in the VR scene.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for: performing information processing on the basis of data received from a device that detects a target object; generating an image to be displayed as a result of the information processing; determining that a user needs to be warned when the target object moves out of a play area set in an object space in reference to a detection field of the device, the determining including causing the generating to superpose a warning image on the image to be displayed; and transmitting data of the image generated by the image generating section to a display device, where the determining includes setting positions of boundary surfaces of the play area with respect to boundary surfaces of the field of the device within a predetermined range from the user.

Abstract: A force sensing resistor (FSR) that is constructed with a first substrate made of polyimide disposed underneath a second substrate that is resistive and flexible. A handheld controller for an electronic system may include the FSR having a first substrate made of polyimide. The FSR may be mounted on a planar surface of a structure within the controller body, such as a structure mounted within a handle of the controller body, and/or a structure that is mounted underneath at least one thumb-operated control that is included on a head of the controller body. The FSR may be configured to measure a resistance value that corresponds to an amount of force applied to an outer surface of the handle and/or an amount of force applied to the at least one thumb-operated control.

Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.

Abstract: A controller for use in an interactive gaming system is described. The controller comprising a player mounting means, a motion detector that provides a means for determining the motion of the controller and an audio code communication module. The audio code communication module provides a means for generating an audio code signal in response to a detected, predetermined motion of the controller. The audio code signals for the controller can be embedded within normal audio output of a gaming system and thereafter be employed to activate a multitude of features within the games. The gaming system may comprise an opponent based on an electronic game running on a computer device or a second controller worn by a second player. The gaming system may further comprise one or more power up toys that provide additional combat moves for the one or more participants.

Abstract: Described herein are, among other things, handheld controllers that include one or more touchpads (i.e., touch-sensitive controls) configured to detachably couple to one or more overlays that effectively transform the respective touchpad into a different control. For instance, one example handheld controller may include a circular trackpad that is configured to detect a position of a finger on a top surface of the trackpad. This position may be used to control a cursor or avatar, for scrolling, or for any other type of command. In general, most or all of the top surface may be usable by a user for providing input to the controller and/or a remote system coupled to the controller. As described herein, however, one or more different overlays may detachably couple to a housing of the controller and/or the trackpad itself to effectively change the use of the trackpad.

Abstract: A method of deep learning from real world and digital exemplars includes determining, by one or more processors of a computer system, a style component of a digital environment of a game platform, combining, by the one or more processors of the computer system, the style component with content derived from a real world exemplar, morphing, by one or more processors of a computer system, the real world exemplar to an augmented digital exemplar of the game platform, and adapting, by the one or more processors of the computer system, at least one deep learning algorithm to accomplish at least one of the determining, combining and morphing.

Abstract: An augmented reality (AR) system allows for providing AR in video games. The disclosed AR system allows for layering AR content on top of the built-in features of video games to provide a unique “in-game” AR experience for gamers. A remote computing system provides a central data warehouse for AR content and related data that may be accessed by select client machines to render augmented frames with AR content during execution of video games. The AR content may be spatially-relevant AR content that is rendered at appropriate locations within a game world. The AR content may be event specific such that the AR content is added in response to game-related events. The disclosed AR system allows for adding multiplayer aspects to otherwise single player games, and/or sharing of AR content in real-time to provide augmentative features such as spectating, mixing of game worlds, and/or teleportation through AR objects.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an accessory having a plurality of tactile-sensitive buttons, a plurality of light sources, wherein each light source emits a controllable spectrum of light through a corresponding one of the plurality of tactile-sensitive buttons, and a controller coupled to the plurality of tactile-sensitive buttons, and the plurality of light sources. The controller can be operable to detect tactile contact of each of the plurality of tactile-sensitive buttons, receive status information associated with a video game, and adjust the spectrum of light emitted by at least a portion of the plurality of light sources according to the status information to indicate one or more aspects of the video game. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An example of an information processing system includes a plurality of game machines, a smartphone, and a server system. Game processing is performed in the game machines, and information based on the game processing is transmitted to the server system. The server system totalizes the information transmitted from the respective game machines, and transmits a totalization result to the smartphone. In the smartphone, the received totalization result is displayed on a screen.

Abstract: A game scene display control method and system and a storage medium are provided. A game includes a first game character which is controlled by a first client (210) and a second game character which is controlled by a second client (220), the first game character belongs to a first character faction (120), and the second game character belongs to a second character faction (130). The method includes: a first game content is displayed on the first client (210), the first game content including a first game scene (111); a second game content is displayed on the second client (220), the second game content including a second game scene (112), and the first game scene (111) is mirror imaging symmetrical to the second game scene (112).

Abstract: An image processing method is provided. Information about a current location of a virtual object on an application interface is obtained, and line-of-sight blocking data corresponding to the location information is queried for. A first mask layer is generated based on a current operation status of the virtual object on the application interface by using the line-of-sight blocking data. A second mask layer is replaced with the first mask layer according to a preset unit of time, the second mask layer being one of at least two mask layers that are generated prior to generation of the first mask layer, the second mask layer being generated earliest among the at least two mask layers. A result of mixing the first mask layer and the at least two mask layers, except the second mask layer, to the application interface is output.

Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying audio playback of a video game is provided. The method includes ascertaining a game music data associated with the video game. The game music data may include a plurality of game soundtracks classified according to predetermined criteria. The method may include collecting feedback over a period of time while the user is playing the video game. The method may continue with determining, based on the feedback, one or more replacement soundtracks based on criteria associated with the one or more replacement soundtracks. The method may further include dynamically modifying the game music data while the user is playing the video game by replacing at least one of the plurality of game soundtracks with the one or more replacement soundtracks to obtain modified game music data. The modified game music data may be provided to the user while the user is playing the video game.

Abstract: A video game apparatus, comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory storage medium operably connected to the at least one processor and storing computer-readable program instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the program instructions, wherein execution of the program instructions by the at least one processor causes carrying out of a method. The method comprises maintaining a virtual environment in the memory, the virtual environment including a player character; receiving a request for enhanced motion functionality of the player character; identifying a landing site in the virtual environment based on one or more validity criteria; determining a trajectory to the identified landing site; and causing the player character to exhibit enhanced motion functionality by traveling at least partly along said trajectory.

Abstract: A method of generating an image frame for depicting a posing of a character in a game is disclosed. A dominant atom from a set of active atoms associated with the character is determined. A motion controlling ability from a plurality of abilities of the character is determined. A motion fragment for the dominant atom is determined based on pose data and future trajectory data in a motion library associated with the dominant atom; A predicted future trajectory of the character is calculated. Based on a detection of a future collision or problem between the predicted future trajectory and an environment within the game, a combined future trajectory is calculated based on the predicted future trajectory and an additional future trajectory. The character is posed in the image frame based on a weighted combination of poses associated with the set of active atoms.

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamically incorporating advertising content into multimedia environments, such as games, are provided. Example embodiments include a dynamic inserter, which selects content, based upon a set of criteria, to deliver to a receiving client system, such as a game client. The game client typically dynamically determines locations with the game where advertisements may be inserted. Associated with these locations are ad tags that specify criteria for the ads. For example, the criteria may include ad type, ad genre, and scheduling information. The game client then sends indications of these ad tags to the dynamic inserter to be used to select appropriate ads. The dynamic inserter selects ads based upon the criteria and sends them to the game client, which selects them for ad tags with conforming criteria. The game client then renders the selected ad in the appropriate location.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods and systems directed towards identifying player engagement to generate contextual game play assistance. User gameplay information is monitored so that the user can be provided assistance within the video game where the user may have problems. User gameplay information is monitored in order to identify what type(s) of assistance could be provided to the user. The information can be based on the current level of frustration of the user with the video game.

Abstract: A method for gaming. The method includes assigning a default game play profile to a user, wherein the default game play profile includes a default game play style that simulates human game play, and wherein the default game play profile is configured to control game play for the user based on the default game play style. The method includes monitoring a plurality of game plays of the user playing a plurality of gaming applications. The method includes generating a user game play profile of the user by adjusting the default game play style based on the plurality of game plays, wherein the user game play profile includes a user game play style customized to the user. The method includes controlling an instance of a first gaming application based on the user game play style of the user game play profile.

Abstract: A system and method of awarding a participant with a real or virtual prize over a network, the system and method comprising present one or more details of a match in the session application to the participant over the network to the remote participant computer for selection of the match, wherein the match is associated with at least one prize type, receive a request from the participant to join the match, the request including a participation type associated with the participant and participant characteristics, determine participant eligibility to participate in the match and receive the at least one prize type associated with the match by comparing the prize type, participation type, and the participant characteristics with a set of eligibility requirements for the match, if the participant is eligible and achieves a win condition then award the participant the prize associated with the match and the prize type.

Abstract: A method for performing a social project in a video game is provided. A session of the video game for a primary user is initiated, and a social project is initiated within the session of the video game. One or more secondary users are determined from a social graph of the primary user. A message requesting help to complete the social project is sent to the one or more secondary users, the message including a low-friction response mechanism. Upon activation of the low-friction response mechanism of the request, a response is received indicating an intent to help complete the social project from a responsive secondary user. Upon receiving the response, automated animation of an avatar of the responsive secondary user is triggered within the primary user's session of the video game so as to collaborate on the social project.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with output production are described. One example system comprises an analysis component configured to analyze a data set to produce an evaluation result. The system also comprises a production component configured to produce a rendered output based, at least in part, on the evaluation result, where the rendered output is stored in a computer-readable medium.

Abstract: A charging station for a simultaneous charging of multiple gaming controllers and multiple gaming controller supplement battery packs. The charging station supports and charges a game controller above the charging station while a supplement battery pack is simultaneously charged underneath the game controller. The charging station also includes electric current flow indicators associated with at least two gaming controllers and at least two supplement battery packs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a swing that is operable to promote attunement between a child and caretaker. The swing comprises two seats, one of the two seats being configured to be occupied by a caretaker, such as a parent, and another of the two seats being configured to be occupied by a child. The two seats are arranged so that the caretaker and the child can face one another and comfortably see each other's eyes. The two seats are also configured such that, during operation of the swing, both the caretaker and child share the experience of swinging. Thus, using the swing of at least one embodiment of the present invention, a caretaker and child may share the mutual enjoyment of the swinging action while maintaining eye contact with one another, resulting in attunement.

Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.

Abstract: A user motion apparatus has a track and a motion assembly. A mounting assembly movably mounts the motion assembly to the outer track surface. The mounting assembly has a first track member connected to the motion assembly and a captive arm with a first arm portion connected to the motion assembly. The first track member is movably mounted to the outer track surface and includes a coupling section extending through the outer track surface. The captive arm has a second arm portion extending through the outer track surface to an engagement height. The second arm portion is configured to engage the coupling section at the engagement height. The second arm portion maintains engagement with the coupling section at the engagement height as the first track member moves along the track whereby the first track member and second track member cooperate to maintain the motion assembly on the track.

Abstract: The invention attaches to a door and forms a playhouse. It is one or more panels that fold away from the door. The playhouse is attached to the door by a U-shaped bracket that fits over the top of the door and the bottom. Attached to the bracket is a pole to which the panels of the playhouse are attached. All panels are formed from fabric that is stretched over a frame. All the pieces of the frame are formed with tubes. T connector clamps attach all pieces. Each T connector clamp is a rectangular piece with a bore in one end and a cylindrical opening that passes completely through T connector clamp and is perpendicular to the bore. The cylindrical opening is cut to allow a gap at the bottom of the T connector clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular construction system comprising at least one object and a coupling element releasably connectable to the object, wherein: the object comprises at least one surface with at least one opening, which opening comprises a number of inward extending lips arranged distributed over the periphery of the opening; the coupling element comprises a body with an axial axis arrangeable in the opening, which body is provided along its outer periphery with at least one outward extending locking cam; wherein the coupling element is arrangeable in at least one arranging orientation in the opening of the object, and is rotatable in the opening relative to the object to at least one locking orientation, in which locking orientation the coupling element is locked in an axial direction and a rotational direction. The invention also relates to a coupling element, object and tool intended and configured to form part of such a modular construction system.

Abstract: The invention is a container comprised of two or more sections that are held together at an interface by one or more joints or seams. Decorative exterior layers can cover or otherwise obscure the seams, or the joints can be obscured or made inconspicuous. Two sections of the container each have a cord that is attached to the exterior side of the sections on opposite sides of the container, and a ring is attached to each cord so that when pulled, the sections of the container separate to reveal the interior of the container. A flexible connector is attached to the sections of the container at its interior side so when the container is pulled open, the flexible connector extends from a folded arrangement to an unfolded arrangement while the sections remain connected, and a message holder attached to the flexible connector and extending between the sections is revealed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for chromatographic separations comprising: a manifold comprising a manifold body defining an elongate central duct, the central duct comprising a centrally-located closable duct valve providing selective fluid communication between a first portion of the central duct and an opposed second portion of the central duct, a first plurality of connectors, each connector of the first plurality of connectors for connecting to a distinct chromatographic separation column and/or feed or extraction tubing or to a connector of an adjacent manifold; a second plurality of connectors, each connector of the second plurality of connectors for connecting to a distinct chromatographic separation column and/or feed or extraction tubing or to a connector of an adjacent manifold; wherein said manifold body further defines: a first plurality of branch ducts, each branch duct of which extending from the first portion of the central duct to an individual one of the first plurality of connectors, each of the bra

Abstract: An apparatus and method for replenishing urease in a sorbent cartridge for use in sorbent dialysis using urease pouches. The sorbent cartridge is configured to allow insertion of a urease pouch or injection of a urease solution into the sorbent cartridge containing a urease pouch. The sorbent module can also comprise other, rechargeable, sorbent materials for removing toxins other than urea from spent dialysate.

Abstract: A separation tank for separating a contaminant from a multiple-phase fluid stream has a vessel formed by a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall. The vessel has a plurality of nested and fluidly connected chambers therein. A fluid inlet is in fluid communication with the outermost chamber of the vessel for introducing the multiple-phase fluid stream thereinto. A fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the innermost chamber of the vessel for discharging a contaminant-removed fluid stream out of the vessel. At least one chamber of the vessel has one or more gas inlets at a lower portion thereof for injecting gas bubbles into the chamber for facilitating contaminant removal. In operation, the fluid stream travels from the fluid inlet through the plurality of chambers to the fluid outlet along an elongated helical spiral flow path.

Abstract: A fluid treatment system combines cyclonic separators and gravitational separators for use in onshore and offshore oil and gas operations and elsewhere. The characteristics of apertures that interface between a gravitational separation chamber and a cyclonic separator are configurable in accordance with operational requirements. By selecting aperture characteristics, improved control and separation efficiencies can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a separator comprising a vessel (1) and an electrode assembly (2), wherein the vessel (1) has an inlet section (3), a main settling section (14) and an outlet section (4) and comprises a fluid inlet (5) arranged in the inlet section (3), and an oil outlet (7) and a water outlet (8) arranged in the outlet section (4); the electrode assembly (2) is arranged in the inlet section and comprises at least one fluid pipe (9) and at least one rod-shaped electrode (10), the fluid pipe surrounds at least parts of the rod-shaped electrode and comprises a pipe inlet (11) arranged in the inlet section and a pipe outlet (12) arranged in fluid communication with the main settling section, wherein a liquid obstruction element (13) is arranged downstream the fluid inlet, such that at least a major part of a liquid component of a fluid stream entering the inlet section via the fluid inlet, during use, may be forced to pass through the at least one fluid pipe via the pipe inlet before entering the

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating and washing microparticles via a stratified co-flow of non-Newtonian fluid and Newtonian fluid, wherein the Newtonian fluid as well as the non-Newtonian fluid may flow into a transfer channel formed in a fluid chip at a predetermined flow rate ratio matching with an effective diameter of the target particles contained in the non-Newtonian fluid, thereby inducing a change in positions of particle focusing points with respect to the target particles within the stratified co-flow thereof formed in the transfer channel. As a result, it is possible to more easily separate only the target particles among the microparticles contained in the non-Newtonian fluid toward the Newtonian fluid without using an additional device and human power, or transfer the target particles contained in the non-Newtonian fluid toward the Newtonian fluid for washing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heavy solids separator for separating solids from fluids, comprising a swirl-generating chamber (1) and a solids accumulation chamber (2), wherein the swirl-generating chamber (1) comprises an inlet (3), a solids outlet (4) and a fluid extraction pipe (5) arranged at the centerline (C) of the chamber (1), the inlet arranged at an upper part of the swirl-generating chamber, the solids outlet is fluidly connected to the solids accumulation chamber and arranged in the bottom of the swirl-generating chamber, and the fluid extraction pipe (5) has a fluid inlet (6,19) comprising an opening (6) arranged at the centerline of the fluid extraction pipe, the opening facing the solids outlet (4), and a fluid outlet (7) for extracting fluid out of the swirl-generating chamber; and the solids accumulation chamber (2) comprises a solids inlet (8) fluidly connected to the solids outlet (4) of the swirl-generating chamber, and a solids outlet (9) arranged in a lower part of the solids accumula

Abstract: A filter is provided including a vessel having an input positioned near the top of the vessel for contaminated fluid; the vessel containing media; a drain screen; a propeller rotatable on a drive shaft extending downwardly from the top of the vessel; a deflector plate below the drain screen to impel media outwardly from the center of the vessel; a plurality of baffles positioned on side walls of the vessel; and a drain to remove fluid from the vessel.

Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for two-stage filtration is provided. The system includes an inlet fluidly connectable with wastewater, a first stage filter assembly that is fluidly connectable with the inlet and has a rotary drum with a filter surface configured for radially inward fluid flow, a second stage filter assembly that is fluidly connectable with the first stage filter and has a plurality of filter discs configured for radially outward fluid flow, and an outlet fluidly connectable with filtrate generated by the second stage disc filter assembly.

Abstract: A filter support for a handheld power tool includes at least one filter support element, a first fastening element, and a second fastening element. The filter support element includes at least one receiving opening configured to receive a filter element. The filter elements of the filter support are preferably associated with air inlet openings of the handheld power tool and are configured to filter dust particles and/or material particles from a cooling air flow. The filter support can be fastened to a handheld power tool via the first and second fastening elements. The first and the second fastening elements of the filter support can be connected to each other. Advantageously, no fastening elements are provided on the handheld power tool.

Abstract: An air filter unit for purifying air. The air filter unit includes a filter body extending along an axis, a first filter frame and a second filter frame arranged on opposite ends of said filter body. Each of the first and second filter frame includes four elongated frame members turnably secured to each other. The four elongated frame members are turnably secured to each other such that the filter body could be arranged in a first and a second state. The first state is such that the filter body is folded to reduce the volume of the filter unit and the second state is such that the filter body is assembled.

Abstract: Air filter system includes a main housing, in which a primary filter cartridge can operably be installed, the housing includes a clean air outlet and a service opening through which the primary filter cartridge can be installed, a pre-separator assembly mounted onto and closing off the service opening, the pre-separator assembly having an inlet flow face receiving air to be cleaned from the outside, an outlet flow face through which pre-cleaned air exits, the outlet flow face positioned over the service opening of the main housing, such that pre-cleaned air is provided to the main housing, a dust discharge port, through which particles pre-separated by the pre-separator can be discharged, wherein the main housing comprises a connection port operable to sealingly connect to the dust discharge port on one side and sealingly connect a scavenge line on the other side, the connection port operable to connect the dust discharge port and a scavenge line.

Abstract: An air purifying unit in which leakage of air flowing between a filter and a blowing fan is significantly reduced, and an air cleaning/ventilation device including the same, are provided. In addition, there are an air cleaning/ventilation device detachably installed in a window, used as a ventilation device, and used as an indoor air cleaning device.

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 present invention relates to a wet type dust collector using electrospray and a vortex, the dust collector having a cyclonic structure and removing dust contained in exhaust gas by spraying fine droplets that are generated when high voltage is applied to the dust collector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the separation of gases, and more specifically to an inventive process for the removal of carbon dioxide gas using carefully selected ionic liquid absorbents together with water in a carefully selected ratio.

Abstract: A system includes a cooler, a refrigeration cycle, one or more receivers, and multiple adsorption dryers. The cooler is configured to cool compressed air received from multiple compressors by exchange with a refrigerant. The refrigeration cycle is in fluid communication with the cooler. The refrigeration cycle includes the refrigerant circulating in the refrigeration cycle. The refrigeration cycle includes a refrigerant chiller configured to re-cool the refrigerant received from the cooler. The one or more receivers are downstream of the cooler and are configured to collect condensate from the cooled compressed air. The adsorption dryers are in parallel downstream of the one or more receivers. The adsorption dryers are configured to remove moisture from the cooled compressed air to form dried compressed air with a dew point of approximately ?40° F. or below.