48th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100299996 | Method for high efficiency for producing fuel gas for power generation - A method is provided for operating a coal gasifier, preferably an oxygen-blown two zone-coal gasifier, without the need for the addition of water and producing a high LHV-content coal product fuel gas from coal. A first supply of coal, preferably dry coal, first supply of carbon dioxide, and a supply of oxygen are passed into a high pressure combustion vessel wherein the coal reacts with the oxygen and carbon dioxide to form an exothermic zone producing a combustion temperature in excess of the melting point of the ash in the coal. This in turn produces a melted ash and a combustion product gas comprising carbon monoxide. The melted ash is drained or otherwise removed for disposal and the combustion product gas subsequently is passed into an entrained flow reaction vessel. A second supply of dry coal and a second supply of carbon dioxide are injected into the entrained flow reaction vessel wherein the coal thermally reacts with the combustion product gas and the carbon dioxide and produces a product fuel gas. The resultant product fuel gas comprises more moles of carbon monoxide than moles of carbon in the first and second supplies of coal. The product fuel gas may exhibit a gas exit temperature at a value below the melting point of the coal ash but no lower than about 1400° Kelvin, and it may be passed to a turbine having closed loop internal cooling thereby recovering energy and lowering the product gas pressure and temperature prior to potential heat exchange with incoming gasifier feed gases. | 2010-12-02 |
20100299997 | INTEGRATED ENERGY AND/OR SYNTHESIS GAS PRODUCTION METHOD BY IN-SITU OXYGEN PRODUCTION, CHEMICAL LOOPING COMBUSTION AND GASIFICATION - The invention relates to an integrated method of in-situ oxygen production, chemical looping combustion and gasification of liquid, solid or gaseous fuels allowing combustion of coal, petroleum coke and/or liquid hydrocarbons and notably heavy and/or extra heavy or bituminous residues for production of synthesis gas under pressure and/or energy. | 2010-12-02 |
20100299998 | NATURAL VENTILATION APPARATUS - A natural ventilation apparatus | 2010-12-02 |
20100299999 | Improved Fall Safety Barrier - A fall safety barrier for use around a hole has anchor means removably secured adjacent a perimeter of the hole, first collapsible barrier means pivotally mounted about a first pivot location of the anchor means, and second collapsible barrier means pivotally mounted about a second pivot location of the anchor means opposite the first location. There are means for allowing the first collapsible barrier means to pivot between a first contracted position, where it lays upon the second collapsible barrier means, and a first expanded position, where it is upright and forms a first side of the fall safety barrier. There are also means for allowing the second collapsible barrier means to pivot between a second contracted position, where it lays adjacent the anchor means, and a second expanded position, where it is upright and forms a second side of the fall safety barrier opposite the first side. First linking barrier means are located between adjacent first ends of the first and second collapsible barrier means and form a third side of the fall safety barrier. Second linking barrier means are located between adjacent second ends of the first and second collapsible barrier means and form a fourth side of the fall safety barrier opposite the third side. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300000 | Single action vent stop - A window vent stop for use in a sash window assembly or a door assembly. The vent stop has a housing to be disposed in a recess in the non-movable sash member. This housing includes a cavity with a bottom plate. The tumbler has at least one pivot for pivotally securing the tumbler to the housing for movement between a fully extended position, a halfway extended position. Also within the housing is a spring for biasing the tumbler. The spring maintains the tumbler in a fully retracted position when the sash is in contact with the tumbler, but automatically resets the tumbler to a full extended position when the sash is removed from the tumbler. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300001 | Doorway with DP Enhanced Sill - A doorway with a sill attachment that increases a sill DP rating includes spaced vertical jambs, a head jamb, and a sill, all of which form a door frame, and a door panel mounted in the frame. The sill is a substantially hollow contain-and-drain type sill with a nosing provided with drainage openings. a substantially hollow sill attachment is mounted to and extends along the nosing and the attachment projects downwardly to a position below the openings in the nosing of the sill. The drainage openings communicate with the interior of the extension. Weep holes that communicate with the environment are located in the sill attachment at a position below the openings in the nosing of the sill. The sill and sill attachment may be formed as a single component, or as separate components assembled either in the factory or the field. The attachment increases a column height of water that can be accommodated by the sill before leakage occurs, and thus enhances the DP rating of the sill. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300002 | TRIM STRIP - A trim strip for the edge of a window channel for an automotive side window is adapted to be lowered into the window channel. The trim strip includes a rigid fixing profile having a U-shaped housing, an at least partly rubber elastic seal having a seal lip cooperating with the side window and a seal profile which is adapted to be inserted into the housing, and at east one groove which is arranged in the U-shaped housing and which is provided with at least one undercut portion that is engaged by a rib arranged on the seal profile. The invention aims at providing an improved trim strip permitting an easier introduction of the seal profile in the fixing profile and a secure retention of the seal profile in the fixing profile. To this end, the trim strip is so conceived that the groove is arranged in the transverse web of the U-shaped housing. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300003 | Door system with interchangeable panel inserts - A door system includes a door body and panel inserts. A first side edge of the door body includes door hinges and a second side edge is provided with one or more slots. The door body includes one or more windows, each communicating with a slot. A channel is provided on the inner aspect of each window. Each of the panel inserts includes a frame defining a central opening. The frame may be received into the slot and rest in snug fitting engagement in the channel, disposing the central opening within the window. A mesh screen is mounted on the frame of one or more panel inserts and occupies the central opening. An air impervious pane is likewise mounted on the frame of other panel inserts. The panel inserts may be interchangeably installed and are retained in place by a slidable bolt mounted on the second side edge. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300004 | BORON SUBOXIDE COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The invention provides a boron suboxide composite material comprising boron suboxide and a secondary phase, wherein the secondary phase contains a boride. The boride may be selected from the borides of transition metals of the fourth to eighth groups of the periodic table. Particularly, the boride may be selected from the borides of iron, cobalt, nickel, titanium, tungsten, hafnium, tantalum, zirconium, rhenium, molybdenum or chromium. The boride also may be a platinum group metal boride, preferably palladium boride. The secondary phase also may contain one or more oxides. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300005 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A BUILDING - There is provided an apparatus ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300006 | VIRTUAL REALITY DOME THEATER - A dome shape theater has a reflective floor. Audience members may sit or stand on a central platform viewing area surrounded by the screen. Audience members may access the viewing area via a tunnel passing under the reflective floor, by a movable bridge, or by passageways between divided sections of the reflective floor. A compound curved screen may alternatively lower from above to surround the viewing area. A 2D/3D projection system may be used to create images on the screen. Integrated special effects located throughout the theater can be synchronized with the media presentation. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300007 | STORM SHELTER AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - Embodiments of the invention provide a shelter with a ventilated storm window that can be affixed to an exterior wall of the shelter. The ventilated storm window can enable shelter occupants to safely view areas outside of the shelter. The ventilated storm window can also improve air circulation compared to roof-mounted ventilation schemes. Embodiments of the invention may also include a shelter with an improved hatch that can be mounted on a roof of the shelter. The hatch may be configured to withstand storm-force winds and torrential rains. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300008 | MODULAR ANGLE TRIM - An angle trim ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300009 | Electrical service assembly and connecting system for mounting same in building structure wall - An electrical service assembly for mounting in a building structure wall includes an entrance panel housing, a power meter base and a connecting system connecting the power meter base to the entrance panel housing. The connecting system includes a body having a first surface abutting the power meter base, a second surface abutting the entrance panel housing and a thickness between the first surface and the second surface whereby the body spaces the power meter base from the entrance panel housing. The connecting system further includes a clamping mechanism, such as a set of fasteners, clamping the power meter base, the entrance panel housing and the body together in an assembly configuration where a wiring through-hole formed in the entrance panel housing is in register with a wiring through-hole formed in the power meter base. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300010 | ECO SPHERE - A dismantable, self sufficient, foundationless, partially subterranean, spherically shaped dwelling unit adapted for human dwelling, comprising inter alia of a dismantable spherical space mesh structural support, comprised of a plurality of nucleus joint and rod systems, a plurality of dismantable floor members comprised of a plurality of nucleus joint and rod systems, a plurality of dismantable wall members comprised of a plurality of nucleus joint and rod systems, a central elevator shaft, an elevator means, a plurality of power generating, means for generating electric power, a water accumulation and purification system, and a plurality of interchangeable service units that allow for a dwelling unit that can be adapted for a variety of different living styles and appearances. As such, the dwelling unit contemplated by the present invention provides a level of variation and owner input that is not currently available in the traditional construction industry. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300011 | Single Ply Roofing System - A roofing system for application on a roofing substrate wherein flexible supports alleviate fatiguing of the roofing sheeting which typically occurs due to thermal expansion and contraction, thus enabling thicker roofing sheeting to be used and thus extending the usable life of the roofing sheeting. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300012 | Building Panels with Support Members Extending Partially Through the Panels and Method Therefor - A building panel for residential and commercial construction uses a plurality of insulating blocks connected together by adhesive. The insulation blocks are typically made of foam. A plurality of support members are disposed on opposite sides of the insulating blocks and offset with respect to the adjacent support member. The support member are typically made of metal and can have different shapes including “T” shape, “U” shape, and “L” shape. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the insulating block and a stem portion extending into the insulating block and having a length less than a width of the insulating block so that a thermal conduction path of the support member is discontinuous across the insulating block. The panel can be used as a curtain wall panel in high-rise construction, as well as bodies for aircraft, automotive, and marine applications. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300013 | MODULE STRUCTURE AND PLANT CONSTRUCTION METHOD - The present invention provides a module structure and a plant construction method capable of easily attaching a facility device of a plant and shortening a plant construction period. The module structure of the present invention includes a support member which temporarily supports a facility device component to be arranged in a cell constituting a plant at a designed position and which constitutes scaffolding for attaching the facility device component and forming the cell, a box-shaped frame which is possible to be carried into inner space of the cell while fixing the support member, and joint means which is detachably attachable and which temporarily assembles the support member and the frame. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300014 | ROOF FRAME AND COVER SYSTEM FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - An RV roof frame and cover system protects an RV during storage. The system comprises a roof frame and a cover. The frame has a ridge pole member having two sets of rafter members extending downwardly therefrom. The rafter members are attached at their lower ends to one of two horizontal members which can be moved towards and apart from one another to adjust the width of the frame. The rafter members are rotatably attached to both the ridge pole member and the lower horizontal member. The horizontal members are tied to one another by tie beam members which have an adjustable length to accommodate the movement of the horizontal members towards and away from one another. The tie beam members may be provided on legs which extend downwardly from the horizontal members. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300015 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SIDE-FOLDED TYPE ELEVATED FLOOR AND A SYSTEM THEREOF - A method for manufacturing a side-folded type elevated floor includes the steps of: providing a steel plate and defining positions of shearing lines and bending lines of the steel plate; shearing the steel plate along the shearing lines; stamping the steel plate along the bending lines to form a steel panel with a plurality of steel folds that are bendingly connected around the steel panel; and welding the adjacent steel folds to form an accommodating region; thereby a side-folded type elevated floor is formed. In this way, the amount of energy consumed in manufacturing the elevated floor can be reduced greatly, thereby conforming to the requirement for saving energy. A side-folded type elevated floor system is further provided. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300016 | CONCEALED MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR COLUMBARIUM SHUTTERS AND THE LIKE - A concealed mounting system for columbarium shutters and the like. The mounting system includes a top clip and bottom hangers secured to a back side of the shutter. Vertically spaced upper and lower tracks are disposed behind the shutter at its upper end and a lower end. Each track includes a forwardly extending channel and a downwardly extending channel. A locking screw is received within apertures disposed substantially perpendicular to the forwardly extending channel. A nut threadably receives the locking screw and is disposed in the forwardly extending channel, whereby upon rotation of the nut, the locking screw is caused to move vertically with respect to a bottom edge of the upper track for engagement and disengagement with the top clip. The bottom hangers are operably supported by the lower track. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300017 | Utility land anchor - A utility land anchor for mooring a water craft to a shore or beach or to act as a ground anchor to pull an object, such as an ATV, thereto, that includes a straight shaft that is pointed on one end and is arranged for connecting to a torque producing device, such as a handle or sided driver, on its other end. The shaft includes an auger secured adjacent to the pointed end, and is to loosely fitted into a cylindrical tube wherefrom blades or fins are attached to extend oppositely outwardly from the cylindrical tube sides that are sloped outwardly to facilitate travel into the shore, beach or ground, and a mooring line connector is secured to the cylindrical tube, adjacent to a lower end thereof. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300018 | Thermally Conductive Wall Structure - There is described a wall structure for absorbing or transferring heat from or to the ground, the wall structure comprising a footing for the wall structure disposed in the ground below grade extending in the longitudinal direction of the wall structure, a vertical wall supported on and extending longitudinally in the direction of the footing, the vertical wall extending upwardly from the footing above grade to a predetermined height, and having upper, lower, interior, exterior and end surfaces, a sheath of insulation for enveloping the vertical wall's upper, end, interior and exterior surfaces and thermal conductors disposed in the wall structure to be in thermal communication with one another, at least some of the conductors extending outwardly from the footing into the ground, the thermal conductors facilitating heat transfer between the ground and the vertical wall. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300019 | Structural Modules With Absorbent Elements For Drainage and Irrigation - A structural module ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300020 | PANEL AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PANEL - A panel, such as a floor panel, comprises at least a decorated side, which is provided with a pigment for creating a lustrous effect to the appearance of the decorated side. The decorated side may comprise a decoration surface and a substantially transparent protective top layer covering the decoration surface. The top layer can be provided with at least wear-resistant particles having limited or non-translucent properties, wherein the pigment is embedded in the top layer. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300021 | PROFILE FOR THE FACADE OF A MULTI-STOREY BUILDING AND A MULTI-STOREY BUILDING WITH SUCH A FACADE - A profile system for fastening of facade elements on a building frame, a building frame including the a profile system and a multi-storey building. The profile system includes a profile of a first kind and a profile of a second kind. The facade elements are arranged in the profile of the first kind and are squeezed in place with the profile of the second kind. The profile of the second kind has a groove that is wider than the thickness of the facade element, so that the facade element can be moved in the groove in the profile of the second kind. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300022 | Fastener assembly serving as a product, or combined with other components as a product, allows automatic controlled movements in one direction and prevents movements in the opposite direction when forces are applied - A fastener assembly | 2010-12-02 |
20100300023 | EXPANSION JOINT FOR MODULAR FLOORING SYSTEM - An expansion joint for a modular flooring system in disclosed, which includes the slidable engagement of two subsections of the expansion joint. The expansion joint is sized such that it is equivalent in overall dimension to the intended adjacent modular floor tiles of which it will form a part within a matrix of such interlocked modular floor tiles. The expansion joint is provided with at least one slot on one module, corresponding to at least one locking pin on the other module. The slot receives and restrains the locking pin and permits the slidable engagement along the longitudinal axes thereof. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300024 | Studded Plate With Felt - An insulating plate/studded plate with moisture absorbing/capillary absorbent properties is described, where the plate comprises a layer of a waterproof material such as a plastic material whereon an absorbing material, such as a felt material is adhered. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300025 | FLEXIBLE PAINT FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS - Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300026 | PANEL FOR MAKING A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH PANEL | 2010-12-02 |
20100300027 | Interlocking Platform Panels and Modules - A platform panel or module is provided to construct a surface for a deck, floor, wall, ceiling, or roof. The panel or module comprises a decorative top layer integral with or joined to a structural, composite molded platform. Each platform panel or module has two complementary module-coupling sides that take advantage of the full width of each joist that supports the platform. Also, male and female connecting members are disposed along the module-coupling sides that enable one platform panel or module to be efficiently and positively interlocked with an adjacent panel or module. Each panel or module can be fastened on one side to a single joist while being secured on its opposite side to an adjoining panel or module. The panels or modules are also designed to cover over an entire joist substructure, including the beginning-of-sequence and end-of-sequence joists. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300028 | IMPROVED PROTECTION BARRIER AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - The present invention relates to protective barrier ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300029 | PANEL, ESPECIALLY FLOOR PANEL - A panel, in particular floor panel ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300030 | FIBRE BASED PANELS WITH A WEAR RESISTANCE SURFACE - Building panels with a homogenous decorative surface having a wear layer including fibres, binders and wear resistant particles. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300031 | MECHANICAL LOCKING OF FLOOR PANELS WITH A FLEXIBLE BRISTLE TONGUE - Floor panels which are provided with a mechanical locking system including a displaceable tongue in a displacement groove. The tongue is molded and provided with bendable protrusions. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300032 | PLATE PRODUCT USING NATURAL STONE FOR FLOOR AND WALL FINISHING - A plate product for finishing a floor or wall is disclosed. The plate product includes a natural-stone surface plate which has a predetermined thickness and is cut to have a predetermined length and width. A reinforcing plate is cut to have a length and width corresponding to those of the natural-stone surface plate and attached to the lower surface of the surface plate. A base plate is cut to have a length and width which are larger than those of the natural-stone surface plate and attached to the lower surface of the reinforcing plate. The upper layer part of the base plate having a predetermined thickness is pushed horizontally at one lengthwise side surface and one widthwise end surface, and the lower layer part having a remaining thickness is pushed horizontally at the other lengthwise side surface and the other widthwise end surface. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300033 | MULTI-CAGE SPACER - A spacer for positioning and locking spaced reinforcing cages into a combined integral unit for reinforcing large concrete structures is disclosed that is readily snapped into place even with narrow lattice cages. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300034 | DUAL FUNCTION PACKING BRACKETS FOR TAPERED ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - Top and bottom packing brackets for supporting respective smaller top and larger bottom ends of a tapered architectural column during shipment and storage. Each of the packing brackets includes a ring portion and a surrounding frame portion joined together by webbing extending therebetween. The ring portion of the respective top and bottom packing brackets are sized to closely receive the smaller top and larger bottom ends of the columns. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300035 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR FRAMEWORKS AND METHOD - A mounting device ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300036 | RETENTION ASSEMBLY FOR RETAINING A PANEL IN A WINDOW OR A DOOR - A retention assembly is for retaining a panel in a window or a door. The assembly includes a surround, a frame, and a locking latch. The surround includes a first and a second pair of spaced segments which extend to define an opening. The frame includes a pair of first spaced sides and the panel is supported between the sides. The pair of first spaced sides are disposed between the first and second pair of segments. One of the first sides includes a floor and a catch which extends from the floor. The locking latch is movably supported by the surround and defines a retention recess for permitting locking engagement between the locking latch and the catch as the locking latch is moved relative to one of the first segments. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300037 | Insulating Structure - An insulating structure comprises two beams ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300038 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE COLUMN - An adjustable lally column apparatus is described that has a first end portion and an opposed second end portion. A cap plate has a first side and an opposed second side that is adapted to connect to a beam. The cap plate includes a selective retention mechanism. An adjustment mechanism connects to the second end portion of the column. The adjustment mechanism includes a base plate that is adapted to be positioned on a floor. The adjustable column has a first position wherein the cap plate is connected to the first end portion of the column and beam and the column is suspended from the beam. The adjustable column has a second position wherein the adjustment mechanism provides an adjustable load-bearing interface between the floor and a terminal end of the second end portion of the column. The adjustment mechanism adjusts to extend between the suspended column and the floor to place the column in a load bearing position between the beam and floor. A method of adjusting a column includes providing a column, a cap plate and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism connects to a second end portion of the column. The column is raised and a first portion of the column and the cap plate are connected to a beam. The column is then freely suspending from the beam. The height of the adjustment mechanism is adjusted such that the suspended adjustable column is moved between the suspended position and a load bearing position. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300039 | POST AND A STRUCTURE COMPRISING A POST - The present disclosure resides in a post, configured to be removably securable in an aperture and having a predetermined first cross-sectional area. The post includes an end portion having an angled face and a wedge, having a complementary angled face arranged against the angled face of the end portion. The wedge is configured to be slidably movable at the end portion to adjust a second cross-sectional area, defined by the wedge and the end portion. The angled face of the wedge is slidably movable relative to the angled face of the end portion to increase the second cross-sectional area relative to the first cross-sectional area to tightly secure the end portion ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300040 | STRAW APPLICATOR - An apparatus for applying drinking straws on prefabricated packaging containers includes a drive device for continuous belts of drinking straws wrapped in protective sleeves or envelopes, a conveyor for moving packaging containers past the drinking straw applicator, a separator for separating drinking straws from the belt, as well as an applicator for applying the drinking straw on a side wall of the packaging container. The drinking straw applicator include at least one excenter which is excentrically disposed on a shaft mounted adjacent the drive device. During rotation of the shaft, the excenter is moved from an inner position to an outer position, a drinking straw is picked up at the inner position and is applied on a packaging container at the outer position. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300041 | AUTOMATED MEDICINE STORAGE AND MEDICINE INTRODUCTION/DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed is an automated medicine storage and medicine introduction/discharge management system, which includes a main body in which a plurality of receiving shelves is arranged, the main body having a door to enable user access, a medicine introduction/discharge unit installed in one side region of the main body to introduce or discharge a medicine product into or out of the main body, a robot transfer unit installed in the main body to transfer the medicine product, introduced via the medicine introduction/discharge unit, to each receiving space of the main body, or to discharge the medicine product received in the receiving space, and a control unit to control operations of the main body, the medicine introduction/discharge unit, and the robot transfer unit. The system is able to store a variety of medicine in a single main body and to achieve enhanced security for special medicine and efficient management of stock. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300042 | BREECH LOADER PACKAGING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Systems for enclosing at least one target product in a covering material, include an elongate product chute having an outer surface and opposing receiving and discharge end portions with an interior cavity extending therethrough and an elongate breech loading chute alignably positioned generally above the product chute, the elongate loading chute configured to direct at least one target product into the product chute. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300043 | CONTAINER FOR HOT-FILLING - The invention relates to a process for manufacturing and hot-filling a PET container comprising the following steps:
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20100300044 | WETTING AGENTS FOR ASEPTIC FILLING - The present invention is directed to wetting agent compositions and methods for making and using the wetting agent compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The wetting agent compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional wetting agents. The wetting agent compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300045 | METHOD FOR STORING A MEDICAL DEVICE - A method is provided for storing a medical device. One step of the method includes providing a medical device having an initial tensile strength. The medical device is placed into a storage container so that at least a portion of the medical device is immersed in a hydrophobic liquid. Next, the medical device is stored in the storage container for a period of time. The initial tensile strength of the medical device is substantially preserved over the period of time. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300046 | A portable storage apparatus - A portable storage apparatus for storing perishable items at a reduced temperature and under a reduced pressure is provided. The method of using the apparatus is also disclosed. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300047 | METHOD AND DEVICE PACKAGING FLAT OBJECTS - In order to package flat objects ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300048 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR PREPARING PARCELS - The invention relates to an automated system ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300049 | Film dispensing and wrapping apparatus or system using smart technology - A film wrapping machine or apparatus wherein various operational conditions and data can be detected, determined, and subsequently utilized for diagnostic, operational performance, and safety characteristics, as well as for implementing improvements in operational performance so as to not only achieve optimal or predetermined performance characteristics but to also achieve economical usage of the wrapping or packaging film. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300050 | Articulated Stirrup - The invention relates to an articulated stirrup with a footplate and a U-shaped clamp with two lateral limbs and articulated regions arranged therein. The articulated regions have an upper retaining part and a lower retaining part with a hinge part. The lower retaining part reaches the footplate. The footplate has a supporting part which connects the lower retaining parts to each other. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300051 | LIQUID SEPARATOR - Liquid separator which is provided with a centrifugal separator ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300052 | Air Filter with Improved Structural Support - An air filter having an improved structural support. A pleated air filter having a plurality of truncated pleat tips and sloping side surfaces along a front face and rear face. The truncated pleat tips are orientated perpendicular to the direction of pleating. A reinforcing support member oriented in the direction of pleating and substantially contouring and connecting to the face of the pleated air filter and thereby having truncated pleat tips orientated perpendicular to the direction of pleating. A reinforcing strip connected to the truncated pleat tips of the reinforcing member along the face of the air filter and another reinforcing strip located on the opposite face of the air filter and connected to the truncated pleat tips of the filter to form a truss structure. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300053 | CERAMIC HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES - Ceramic honeycomb structures may include a mullite phase and a tialite phase, and methods for manufacturing ceramic honeycomb structures may include making ceramic honeycomb structures including a mullite phase and a tialite phase. Ceramic honeycomb structures may include andalusite, and methods for manufacturing ceramic honeycomb structures may include using andalusite and making ceramic honeycomb structures including andalusite. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300054 | Activated Protective Fabric - Disclosed are fibrous activated materials that can remove and/or deactivate potentially dangerous airborne agents from a gas or air stream. Disclosed materials are multi-layer materials that include a fibrous nonwoven interceptor layer and an active layer immediately adjacent the interceptor layer. The interceptor layer is a fibrous membrane of very low basis weight and defines a relatively low porosity, and the active layer describes geometries, chemistries, etc. that can entrap and/or decontaminate compounds contained in an airstream passing through the material. Disclosed materials can be utilized in forming protective garments, face masks, and the like. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300055 | Wide-span mowing device - A wide-span lawn mowing mechanism includes a chassis assembly having a front tube element, a rear tube element, and a plurality of cross tubes connecting the front tube element to the rear tube element. A plurality of rotary cutting heads are suspended from the chassis assembly. A power source is included for imparting rotary motion to the cutting heads. A selectively actuatable drive system operatively connects the cutting heads to the power source. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300056 | Lawn grooming device - A lawn grooming device is described and which includes a tow bar coupled to an overland vehicle; a drawbar support frame mounted on the tow bar; a first weighted earth engaging roller assembly affixed to the drawbar support frame; a drawbar mounted on the drawbar support frame; a flexible coupling mounted on the drawbar and which is resiliently moveable in either the horizontal or vertical directions; and a second weighted earth engaging roller assembly mounted on the coupling and disposed in trailing relation relative to the first weighted earth engaging roller assembly. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300057 | FRONT ATTACHMENT FOR HARVESTING STALKED PLANTS - A front attachment for harvesting stalked plants has an intake conveyor mechanism that operates independently of the distance between rows, and a picking assembly located downstream thereof and transversely to the direction of travel, which separates the crops from the stalked plants and conveys them to a separate utilization, the plant stalks are guided in a guide channel from the intake conveyor mechanism to the picking channel, the guide channel is at least partially swept over, in the region of the intake conveyor mechanism, by driving elements of intake conveyor elements, which are situated in pairs and rotate in opposite directions, and, in the region of transfer to the picking assembly, the guide channel is at least partially swept over by driving elements of at least one rotating transfer element. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300058 | HARVESTER - The present invention relates to the mechanical harvesting of ground crops. More particularly, the invention provides an adjustment mechanism for altering the distance setting between centers of at least one pair of driven revolving pairs (such as helixes) on site as needed to suit changing conditions encountered during harvesting. The present invention achieves the above objects by providing an improved harvester attachment for row-planted ground crops, particularly vegetables, or the like the harvester comprising a framework supporting at least one revolvably driven helix, or the like, pairs, each helix having a front support bearing disposed slightly above ground level, the helix pairs extending at a slope upwards and rearwards, i.e. in a direction opposite to the direction of travel of said harvester; | 2010-12-02 |
20100300059 | Selective Harvester - The present application relates to selective harvesting of agricultural objects, such as asparagus spears. One described example relates to a harvester that includes at least one set of independently controllable cutter arm assemblies that rotate about a common axis to harvest individual asparagus spears. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300060 | CONDUCTIVE YARN CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING DYEING, FINISHING AND WASHING - The invention discloses a conductive yarn including a core yarn and at least one rolled metal wire with a corrosion or oxidation protection which is respectively and spirally wound around the core yarn. The conductive yarn according to the invention is capable of withstanding dyeing, finishing and washing, and has excellent stress resistance, better conductivity, yarn softness and flexibility such that it can be easily in a conventional textile fabrication process to become a conductive portion of textile article or be served as a conductive sewing thread. Moreover, according to the invention, the conductive yarn provides an intimate structure between the surface conductive material (rolled metal wires) and core material (core yarn). The structure can ensure the surface conductive material will not be fractured, and have a better and uniform conductivity. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300061 | Selective Catalytic Reduction System and Process for Treating NOx Emissions Using a Palladium and Rhodium or Ruthenium Catalyst - A process for the catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in a gas stream ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300062 | Systems and Methods for Modifying the Performance of a Gas Turbine - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for modifying the operation and/or performance of a gas turbine. According to one embodiment, a method for modifying the performance of a gas turbine comprising one or more combustors can be provided. The method can include measuring a gas exhaust temperature for the gas turbine and estimating a heat transfer rate for the gas turbine based at least in part on the gas exhaust temperature. After estimating the heat transfer rate, the method can continue by estimating a transiently accurate combustion reference temperature and using this parameter to control the one or more combustors of the gas turbine. In doing so, the performance of the gas turbine can be modified to ensure reliable and consistent operation. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300063 | Apparatus and Method for Combusting a Fuel at High Pressure and High Temperature, and Associated System and Device - A combustor apparatus is provided, comprising a mixing arrangement for mixing a carbonaceous fuel with enriched oxygen and a working fluid to form a fuel mixture. A combustion chamber is at least partially defined by a transpiration member. The transpiration member is at least partially surrounded by a pressure containment member. The combustion chamber has opposed inlet and outlet portions. The inlet portion of the combustion chamber is configured to receive the fuel mixture for the fuel mixture to be combusted at a combustion temperature. The combustion chamber is further configured to direct the resulting combustion product toward the outlet portion. The transpiration member directs a transpiration substance therethrough toward the combustion chamber for buffering interaction between the combustion product and the transpiration member. Associated systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300064 | Lateral Flow High Voltage Propellant Isolator - A high voltage propellant isolator includes at least two different types of isolator rings or segments, in alternating lateral arrangement, that direct the flow of propellant, such as xenon gas, in a tortuous path through the isolator. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300065 | CLOSED-CYCLE ROCKET ENGINE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SUCH ROCKET ENGINE ASSEMBLIES - Closed-cycle rocket engine assemblies including a combustor assembly, a combustor jacket, a turbine, a first pump and a mixing chamber are disclosed. The combustor jacket facilitates the transfer of heat from the combustor assembly into a fluid and the turbine is driven by a heated fluid from the combustor jacket. The mixing chamber may include a first inlet to receive a fluid from the turbine, a second inlet to receive a fluid from a first reactant reservoir, and an outlet to deliver a fluid to the first pump. Additionally, the first pump may be coupled to and powered by the turbine and the first pump may be configured to deliver at least a portion of the fluid from the mixing chamber into the combustion chamber of the combustor assembly. Related methods of operating such rocket engine assemblies are also disclosed. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300066 | TURBOJET ENGINE FOR AIRCRAFT - A turbojet engine for an aircraft that includes an engine provided in a nacelle and at least one heat exchanger for cooling down a hot fluid collected in the propulsion system of the turbojet engine before re-injecting the aforementioned partially-cooled hot flow into the aforementioned propulsion system, wherein at least one heat exchanger is a radial heat exchanger extending in the lower portion of the turbojet engine at a lower branching of the turbojet engine. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300067 | COMPONENT CONFIGURED FOR BEING SUBJECTED TO HIGH THERMAL LOAD DURING OPERATION - A component configured for being subjected to a high thermal load during operation includes a wall structure with a tubular shape, wherein the wall structure includes a plurality of cooling channels for handling a coolant flow. The wall structure is divided in a plurality of sectors in a circumferential direction of the wall structure. Each sector includes at least two cooling channels and the wall structure is configured to prevent coolant flow communication between the cooling channels in adjacent sectors. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300068 | EXHAUST GAS SENSOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD - In an exhaust gas sensor control system and control method, the exhaust pipe wall temperature is estimated based on the measured exhaust gas temperature measured, the exhaust gas flowrate, and the measured outside air temperature, with reference to a supplied heat quantity calculation map, wall temperature added value map, and a wall temperature subtracted value map. Then the dew-point of the exhaust pipe is calculated based on the air-fuel ratio of the air flow amount to the weight of fuel, and a condensed water added amount is calculated based on the relative wall temperature and the exhaust gas flow amount. The amount of condensed water is then estimated by summing the calculated condensed water added amounts. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300069 | CONTROL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle internal combustion engine having a controller for adjusting NOx emissions in the exhaust gas, wherein a NOx controller is combined with a combustion controller. A control unit of an internal combustion engine is further proposed, said control unit comprising first control means for performing cylinder pressure-based combustion control, and second control means for performing NOx control, wherein the first and second control means are linked to each other. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300070 | Systems And Methods For Controlling Temperature And Total Hydrocarbon Slip - Systems and methods for controlling temperature and total hydrocarbon slip in an exhaust system are provided. Control systems can comprise an oxidation catalyst, a particulate filter, a fuel injector, and a processor for controlling a fuel injection based on an oxidation catalyst model. Example system includes a virtual sensor comprising a controller for calculating and providing the total hydrocarbon slip to subsystems for after-treatment management based on modeling the oxidation catalyst. Example methods for controlling the temperature and the total hydrocarbon slip in an exhaust system include the steps of providing an oxidation catalyst model, monitoring a condition of the exhaust system, calculating a hydrocarbon fuel injection flow rate and controlling a fuel injection. The example methods further include the steps of determining an error in the oxidation catalyst model based on the monitored condition and changing the oxidation catalyst model to reduce the error. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300071 | METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A REGENERATION PROCESS OF AN EXHAUST GAS PARTICLE FILTER - The invention relates to a method ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300072 | COUPLING OF A TURBOCHARGER WITH AN OXIDATION CATALYST OF AN EXHAUST LINE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A single-piece and rigid coupling of a turbocharger with an oxidation mechanism of an exhaust line of an internal combustion engine, including a burnt gas inlet duct that extends along an inlet axis and a burnt gas outlet duct that extends along an outlet axis substantially orthogonal to the inlet axis. The inlet and outlet axes are located in two substantially parallel separate planes. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300073 | PASSIVE NOx AND PM AFTERTREATMENT FOR DIESEL ENGINE - A method of reducing emissions by operating a diesel engine in a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio mode. To achieve an optimal stoichiometric mode, intake throttling, boost air intake control, fuel injection adjustments, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) are used. This mode of operation permits an aftertreatment system that has only an oxidation catalyst and a particulate filter. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300074 | EXHAUST HYDROCARBON INJECTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system comprises an injection control module and a fuel film module. The injection control module controls a flow rate of fuel injected into an exhaust system to adjust a temperature of exhaust gas. The fuel film module determines an accumulation rate of fuel on a surface of the exhaust system based on the flow rate of the fuel. The fuel film module determines a release rate of fuel from the surface of the exhaust system based on a flow rate of the exhaust gas. The injection control module adjusts the flow rate of the fuel based on the accumulation rate and the release rate. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300075 | ELECTICALLY HEATED PARTICULATE FILTER INCOMPLETE REGENERATION IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system comprises a regeneration module and a diagnostic module. The regeneration module controls an electric heater to heat exhaust gas produced by an engine. The regeneration module determines when a regeneration cycle of a particulate matter (PM) filter begins by comparing a temperature of the exhaust gas input to the PM filter and a first temperature threshold. The diagnostic module determines a regeneration status by comparing a temperature of the exhaust gas output by the PM filter and a second temperature threshold during a predetermined period after the regeneration cycle begins. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300076 | Process For Controlling The Injection Of Urea In A Selective Catalytic Reduction System - The invention relates to a process for controlling the injection of urea in a selective catalytic reduction, known as CR, system for treating nitrogen oxides, intended to be installed in the exhaust line ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300077 | DUAL-STAGE METHOD FOR THE REACTIVATION OF THERMALLY AGED NITROGEN OXIDE STORAGE CATALYSTS - Nitrogen oxide storage catalysts are used to remove the nitrogen oxides present in the lean exhaust gas of lean-burn engines. As a result of the stress due to high temperatures in vehicle operation, they are subject to thermal aging processes which affect both the nitrogen oxide storage components and the noble metals present as catalytically active components. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300078 | Exhaust After Treatment System - In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an exhaust treatment system for reducing constituents in the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is provided. A ceramic monolith is disposed within the exhaust treatment system and has exhaust flow passages extending therethrough that are defined by longitudinally extending walls therebetween. A first catalyst composition for catalytic reduction of oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust gas is applied to a first portion of the exhaust flow passages. A second catalyst composition for catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust gas is applied serially downstream to a second, portion of the exhaust flow passages. The second catalytic composition is configured to reduce ammonia and hydrocarbon slip past the first catalytic composition. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300079 | OPERATION OF DIESEL/LEAN-BURN ENGINES HAVING EASILY REGENERATED PARTICLE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS THEREFOR - Diesel or lean-burn engines which are fitted with an exhaust system provided with a particle filter are supplied with a fuel containing an additive capable of lowering the temperature at which the soot particles trapped by the particle filter can be burned and which essentially consists of an iron compound or essentially consists of an iron compound and of a cerium compound, and wherein the particle filter through which the exhaust gases produced by the combustion of the fuel in the engine pass is a catalytic filter in which the catalyst assists with the combustion of the soot particles; this improves soot combustion dynamics, particularly at low temperatures. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300080 | Device for Post-Treatment of Exhaust Gases of a Lean Burning Internal Combustion Engine - The invention relates to a device for post-treatment of exhaust gases of a lean burning internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel internal combustion engine, with an exhaust gas channel in which downstream of a reducing agent metering device there is a catalytic converter for selective catalytic reduction as an SCR catalytic converter. According to the invention, the exhaust gas channel section which, viewed in the exhaust gas flow direction, extends between the reducing agent metering device and the SCR catalytic converter, is made as a preferably air gap-insulated exhaust gas channel section. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300081 | FLASH HEAT AMMONIA GENERATOR - An ammonia producing device for an exhaust system of an engine is provided. It includes a pressure vessel having a cavity for storage of pressurized gases. The pressure vessel includes insulation located at least partially about the cavity for limiting heat transfer from within the cavity. A flash heater is disposed within the cavity and adjacent a solid ammonia gas producing material. An outlet port extends from the pressure vessel and has a valve located therein for providing egress of pressurized gases from within the pressure vessel. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300082 | DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A diesel particulate filter assembly having a housing and a filter structure disposed within the housing for trapping particulate material in received exhaust gas as such received exhaust gas passes through the housing along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The filter structure has walls of particulate collecting, gas passing material. The walls pass portions of the exhaust gas while trapping particulate material in such passing exhaust gas. The walls are disposed the oblique to the direction of the received exhaust gas. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300083 | EXHAUST GAS COMBUSTION DEVICE AND POWER GENERATOR INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided is an exhaust gas combustion device which is capable of early prevention of clogging, and also a power generator including the device. An exhaust gas combustion device of the present invention includes: a DPF; a sensor which measures the pressure of exhaust gas to be introduced into the DPF; a sensor which measures the pressure of exhaust gas purified by the DPF; and a controller which receives outputs from both sensors and calculates a pressure difference. When the pressure difference is equal to or larger than a preset threshold, the heater is supplied with power from a power generating unit to thereby heat exhaust gas. Accordingly, PM accumulated inside the DPF is combusted and removed, preventing excessive clogging of the DPF even during light-load operation. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300084 | Hydrostatic Pump - A hydrostatic pump ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300085 | DRIVE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a drive system ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300086 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL ARRANGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION VALVE SECTION - A hydraulic control arrangement and a method for pressure medium supply of hydraulic consumers are disclosed, comprising an LS pump which can be controlled by a pump regulator dependent on the highest load pressure of the consumers. The pressure medium volume flow to each consumer is adjusted using a metering aperture, wherein on controlling a consumer a higher pressure than the load pressure is signaled to the LS pump regulator, so that the LS pump is controlled according to the higher pressure rather than the low load pressure of said consumer. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300087 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODE TRANSITION FOR A TWO-STAGE SERIES SEQUENTIAL TURBOCHARGER - A method of controlling a series turbocharger for an engine and a control system for the same includes a boost determination module determining a first predicted boost pressure for a first position of a variable geometry turbine when a high pressure turbine bypass valve is in an open position. The boost determination module determines a second boost pressure for a second position of the variable geometry when the high pressure turbine bypass valve is in the open position. A desired boost module determines a desired boost. A comparison module determines when the desired boost signal is between the first predicted boost pressure and the second predicted boost pressure. A bypass valve control module closes the high pressure turbine bypass valve when the desired boost signal is between the first predicted boost pressure and the second predicted boost pressure. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300088 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A TURBOCHARGER - Another embodiment of the invention includes a method of controlling a turbocharger to achieve at least one of: produce air in excess of that required to operate a combustion engine at a specific power demand; control the flow of gas through the turbine; or control the turbine speed independent of boost pressure required to avoid specific speeds. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300089 | METHOD FOR REDUCING DIESEL ENGINE EMISSIONS, AND DIESEL ENGINE - A method for controlling emissions during low-load diesel engine operation is provided. The engine includes at least one piston movable in a cylinder between a top dead center and a bottom dead center position, a fuel injector for injecting fuel into the cylinder, and a variable geometry turbine through which exhaust from the engine is adapted to flow. According to the method, the engine is operated at low load, NOx emissions are measured at an exhaust of the engine, and a variable geometry turbine inlet opening size is controlled responsive to NOx emissions measurements so that NOx emission levels are controlled. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300090 | Method for controlling an engine braking device of an internal combustion engine and internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle - In an internal combustion engine comprising an exhaust gas turbocharger, which includes a compressor with a compressor wheel arranged in an inlet tract of the internal combustion engine and a turbine with a turbine wheel coupled rotationally to the compressor wheel and arranged in an at least two-path exhaust gas tract of which is connected to an exhaust gas guide section of the turbine including at least a first spiral channel coupled to the first exhaust path and a second spiral channel coupled to a second exhaust gas path, two guide vane elements are arranged upstream of the turbine wheel and downstream of respective spiral channels which are formed corresponding to a first degree of asymmetry A | 2010-12-02 |
20100300091 | GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING POWER USING THE SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to geothermal power generation systems. The systems can comprise a first separator is in fluid communication with the geothermal fluid source, the first separator having a high pressure steam outlet and a liquid fraction outlet. A high pressure turbine is in fluid communication with the high pressure steam outlet and is coupled to a first power generator. A high pressure condenser is in fluid communication with the high pressure turbine. A low pressure separator is in fluid communication with the liquid fraction outlet of the first separator, the low pressure separator being capable of separating steam from the liquid fraction outflow and providing low pressure steam through a low pressure steam conduit. A low pressure turbine is in fluid communication with the low pressure steam conduit, the low pressure turbine being coupled to a second power generator. A main condenser is in fluid communication with the low pressure turbine. Methods for generating geothermal power are also discussed. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300092 | GEOTHERMAL ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION METHODS AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY COLLECTION SYSTEMS - Two Geothermal energy harnessing devices, steam producing System, electricity production Method and heat energy Method are invented for mining renewable geothermal heat energy within a non-polluting, re-circulating, closed cycle intended for electricity generating applications or for other direct or indirect heat uses. The devices, the “Geothermal Energy Collector” and the “Geothermal Energy Exchanger” can work with a Depressurized Mixing Container and a Pressurized Storage Container the entirety of which comprises “THE GEOTHERMAL FLUID HEATING OR STEAM PRODUCTION SYSTEM. The system serves other equipment, such as a phase separator, steam turbine, generator and condenser, which working together with the system comprises either “THE GEOTHERMAL ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION METHOD” or “THE GEOTHERMAL HEAT ENERGY METHOD”. The GEC or GEE can work alone or within a system to add heat to any fluid and to use the heated fluid to supplement any appropriate technology, to produce electricity or for other direct or indirect uses. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300093 | High-temperature dual-source organic Rankine cycle with gas separations - In a dual-source organic Rankine cycle (DORC), the condensed and slightly sub-cooled working fluid at near ambient temperature (˜300 K) and at low-side pressure (0.1 to 0.7 MPa) is ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100300094 | SYSTEM FOR POWER GENERATION BY MEANS OF A STEAM POWER UNIT, AND METHOD THEREFOR - The invention relates to a system for power generation by means of a steam power unit, having a geothermal system part for utilizing geothermal energy, characterized in that a drying unit for material comprising agents that can evaporate is operationally coupled downstream of the steam power unit. | 2010-12-02 |
20100300095 | SEA SURFACE COOLING SYSTEM UTILIZING OTEC - A sea surface cooling system utilizing OTEC of the present invention comprises means for drawing surface seawater, deep seawater pumping means for pumping deep seawater through a draw pipe, evaporator means for heating and vaporizing working fluid with a low boiling point by said drawn surface seawater, mechanical power producing means for producing mechanical power by expansion force of said vaporized working fluid, condensation means for cooling said vaporized working fluid after said expansion by said pumped deep seawater to cause condensation, and means for circulating said condensed working fluid to said evaporator means. The system is characterized by including mechanical power transmission means for directly transmitting from said mechanical power producing means to said pumping means a mechanical power of variable ratio, without once converting said mechanical power into electric power. | 2010-12-02 |