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20130237334 | DISTRIBUTED SCORING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a distributed bowling center system includes two or more computing devices associated with respective bowling center peripherals. The bowling center peripherals are any electronic or mechanical device in a bowling center capable of detecting a bowling event or receiving input. Example bowling center peripherals include a pinsetter, a monitor, a bumper, a keypad, or a touchscreen. The bowling center peripherals are configured to perform at least one bowler center function. The computing devices are configured to execute at least one process related to a bowler center function of the associated peripheral. Each computing device is located physically closer to the peripheral than the other computer device. The computing devices are in communication via a network. The computing devices are configured to access a process map defining the communication, which is responsive to the at least one bowler center function. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237335 | MOBILE SCORING SYSTEM CONTROL - In one implementation, a mobile device is integrated with a bowling center automatic scoring system. For example, a server receives a lane control command originating with the mobile device and determines or identifies a bowling lane that is associated with the mobile device. A response message or signal, which includes data indicative of the bowling lane and the lane control command to, is sent to the automatic scoring system. The automatic scoring system executes the lane control command. | 09-12-2013 |
20140115026 | Distributed Scoring System - In one embodiment, a distributed bowling center system includes two or more computing devices associated with respective bowling center peripherals. The bowling center peripherals are any electronic or mechanical device in a bowling center capable of detecting a bowling event or receiving input. Example bowling center peripherals include a pinsetter, a monitor, a bumper, a keypad, or a touchscreen. The bowling center peripherals are configured to perform at least one bowler center function. The computing devices are configured to execute at least one process related to a bowler center function of the associated peripheral. Each computing device is located physically closer to the peripheral than the other computer device. The computing devices are in communication via a network. The computing devices are configured to access a process map defining the communication, which is responsive to the at least one bowler center function. | 04-24-2014 |
20140340205 | MOBILE SCORING SYSTEM CONTROL - In one implementation, a mobile device is integrated with a bowling center automatic scoring system. For example, a server receives a lane control command originating with the mobile device and determines or identifies a bowling lane that is associated with the mobile device. A response message or signal, which includes data indicative of the bowling lane and the lane control command to, is sent to the automatic scoring system. The automatic scoring system executes the lane control command. | 11-20-2014 |
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20120168369 | PLANAR MEMBRANE MODULE PREPARATION - The invention is directed to methods for preparing a planar membrane module, a planar membrane module obtainable by said methods, methods for preparing a heat exchanging module, and a heat exchanging module obtainable by said methods. In one aspect the method of the invention comprises: providing a solid state planar membrane; injection moulding a potting material into one or more potting frames for supporting said membrane; assembling, preferably by hot pressing, the one or more potting frames with the solid state planar membrane, thereby forming a membrane frame; optionally providing a spacer at least at one side of the planar membrane; and joining a stack of said membrane frames in a gastight manner to form a planar membrane module, said joining comprising welding of potting material. | 07-05-2012 |
20130303002 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - There is provided a three-dimensional interconnect structure for micro-electronic devices and a method for producing such an interconnect structure. The method comprises a step wherein a backbone structure is manufactured using an additive layer-wise manufacturing process. The backbone structure comprises a three-dimensional cladding skeleton and a support structure. The cladding skeleton comprises layered freeform skeleton parts that will form the electric interconnections between the electric contacts of the interconnect structure after a conductive material is applied on the backbone structure. The support structure supports the layered freeform skeleton parts. Parts of the support structure may be removed to isolate and/or expose the electric interconnections. The cladding skeleton can be embedded by an insulating material for providing a further support. | 11-14-2013 |
20140346698 | METHOD OF SPRAY-DRYING AND APPARATUS FOR SPRAY-DRYING - Method of spray-drying a high-viscosity fluid, e.g. comprising a food product. The method comprises providing a nozzle plate wherein at least one nozzle is provided, said nozzle plate having an inner main surface and an outer main surface. The method comprises providing the high-viscosity fluid in a reservoir that is in fluidum connection with the at least one nozzle. The method comprises pressurizing the high-viscosity fluid in the reservoir, wherein the fluid flows, as a result of said pressurizing, towards the nozzle plate, thus creating a pressure difference over the at least one nozzle so that the fluid flows out of the at least one nozzle, thereby passing the outer main surface after passing the inner main surface. A cross-sectional area of the at least one nozzle in the inner main surface exceeds a cross-sectional area of the at least one nozzle in the outer main surface. | 11-27-2014 |
20140375726 | CONTINUOUS JET PRINTING OF A FLUID MATERIAL - An apparatus and method are for printing a fluid material by a continuous jet printing technique. The apparatus includes a flow restricting structure arranged near an outflow opening for restricting a flow of the material between a reservoir and the outflow opening by a restricted passage through the flow restricting structure. Furthermore, the flow restricting structure, an actuating surface, and a nozzle are arranged to bind a micro volume directly adjacent an inside of the outflow opening for the purpose of guiding or reflecting pressure variations generated by the pressure regulating mechanism towards the outflow opening. | 12-25-2014 |
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20100201758 | DROPLET BREAK-UP DEVICE - The invention relates to a droplet break up device ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100247760 | MULTI COMPONENT PARTICLE GENERATING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method of generating a ‘multicomponent particle comprising: and a multicomponent particle generating system comprising: a first nozzle constructed to generate at least one isolated particle; a second nozzle arranged to generate a generally uninterrupted fluid jet without breaking up, —said first and second nozzles arranged to have said isolated particle collide with the fluid jet so as to combine said particle with fluid of the second fluid jet, for providing a multicomponent particle; and a collector by which said isolated particles can be captured after collision with the fluid jet. | 09-30-2010 |
20100295904 | DROPLET BREAK-UP DEVICE - The invention relates to a droplet break up device comprising: a chamber for containing a printing liquid comprising a bottom plate; a pump for pressurizing the printing liquid; an outlet channel having a central axis, provided in said chamber for ejecting the printing liquid; and an actuator for breaking up a fluid jetted out of the outlet channel. The actuator is provided around the outlet channel, arranged to symmetrically impart a pressure pulse central to the outlet channel axis. Accordingly, smaller droplets can be delivered at higher frequencies. | 11-25-2010 |
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20110177243 | Multi component particle generating system - The invention relates to a method of generating a multicomponent particle comprising: and a multicomponent particle generating system comprising a movable support constructed to accelerate particles supplied on the movable support; a particle supply system for supplying the particles to the movable support; at least one nozzle arranged to generate a generally uninterrupted fluid jet along at least part of a circumference of the movable support without breaking up; to have said accelerated particles collide with the fluid jet so as to combine said particles with fluid of the fluid jet, for providing a multicomponent particle; and a collector arranged in the trajectory of said particles, by which said particles can be captured after collision with the fluid jet. | 07-21-2011 |
20120104111 | Effective Droplet Drying - In one aspect, the invention provides a system and method for spray drying a fluid. The system comprises a fluid reservoir ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120107498 | MULTI COMPONENT PARTICLE GENERATING SYSTEM - A multicomponent particle generating system may include a first nozzle constructed to generate at least one isolated particle, and a second nozzle arranged to generate a generally uninterrupted fluid jet without breaking up. The first and second nozzles are arranged to have the isolated particle traverse the fluid jet from one side to the other side so as to combine the particle with fluid of the second fluid jet, for providing a multicomponent particle. A collector is arranged on the other side of the fluid jet by which the isolated particles can be captured after collision with the fluid jet. The system includes a modulator, for modulating the second fluid jet so as to provide an undulated jet having thicker and thinner portions. | 05-03-2012 |