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20090028646 | System and method for treating landfill gas using landfill leachate - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for treating landfill gas using landfill leachate. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method includes receiving landfill leachate from at least one of a plurality of sources, and pretreating the landfill leachate to adjust at least one chemical property of at least one component of the landfill leachate. The leachate contacts landfill gas, so that at least one component of the landfill gas chemically reacts with at least one component of the landfill leachate to form a spent landfill leachate and a treated landfill gas. The method also includes recycling a first portion of the spent landfill leachate, recirculating a second portion of the spent landfill leachate to at least one of the plurality of sources, and subjecting the treated landfill gas to flare. | 01-29-2009 |
20100038594 | System and Method for Integrated Waste Storage - The present invention provides integrated bunker storage systems for waste streams based on the composition and characteristics of waste streams. In particular, the present invention provides a process for generating individual waste streams based on a set of material characteristics. According to the system and method of the present invention, individual waste streams from wastes stored in bunkers are mixed in a given feed ratio to generate a feed stock that will produce a desired output from a chemical conversion process, e.g., gasification. Optionally, composition data regarding the feed stock can be certified to a third party. | 02-18-2010 |
20100222917 | System and Method for Tagging Products for Use in Identification of the Components Therein - The present invention provides a system and method for tagging complex products for use in the identification and, optionally, segregation of the components therein. In particular, the present invention provides techniques for identifying products included in a mixed waste stream based on its product type or on the materials of which the product is comprised. According to the system and method of the present invention, if the product type or its material of construction are designated for removal from the mixed waste stream, the product is segregated, thereby enabling exclusion of such products and materials from an optimum fuel created from the remaining items in the mixed waste stream. | 09-02-2010 |
20110236961 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING LANDFILL GAS USING LANDFILL LEACHATE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for treating landfill gas using landfill leachate. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method includes receiving landfill leachate from at least one of a plurality of sources, and pretreating the landfill leachate to adjust at least one chemical property of at least one component of the landfill leachate. The leachate contacts landfill gas, so that at least one component of the landfill gas chemically reacts with at least one component of the landfill leachate to form a spent landfill leachate and a treated landfill gas. The method also includes recycling a first portion of the spent landfill leachate, recirculating a second portion of the spent landfill leachate to at least one of the plurality of sources, and subjecting the treated landfill gas to flare. | 09-29-2011 |
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20140045713 | BIOMARKERS OF BRAIN INJURY - The present invention relates to the field of biomarkers. More specifically, the present invention relates to biomarkers useful in diagnosing brain injuries. Brain injury can include overt or traumatic brain injury, as well as subclinical brain injury (SCI). In one embodiment, a method for diagnosing SCI in a patient comprises (a) collecting a sample from the patient; (b) measuring the levels of a panel of biomarkers in the sample collected from the patient, wherein the panel of biomarkers comprises ASTN1, BAI3, CNDP1, ERMIN, GFAP, GRM3, KLH32, MAGE2, NRG3, NRGN, OMG, SLC39A12, RTN1, and MT3; and (c) comparing the levels of the panel of biomarkers with predefined levels of the same panel of biomarkers that correlate to a patient having SCI and predefined levels of the same panel of biomarkers that correlate to a patient not having SCI, wherein a correlation to one of the predefined levels provides the diagnosis. | 02-13-2014 |
20150051115 | BIOMARKERS OF BRAIN INJURY - The present invention relates to the field of biomarkers. More specifically, the present invention relates to biomarkers useful in diagnosing brain injuries. Brain injury can include overt or traumatic brain injury, as well as subclinical brain injury (SCI). In one embodiment, a method for diagnosing SCI in a patient comprises (a) collecting a sample from the patient, (b) measuring the levels of a panel of biomarkers in the sample collected from the patient, wherein the panel of biomarkers comprises ASTN1, BAI3, CNDP1, ERMIN, GFAP, GRM3, KLH32, MAGE2, NRG3, NRGN, OMG, SLC39A12, RTN1, and MT3; and (c) comparing the levels of the panel of biomarkers with predefined levels of the same panel of biomarkers than correlate to a patient having SCI and predefined levels of the same panel of biomarkers that correlate to a patient not having SCI, wherein a correlation to one of the predefined levels provides the diagnosis. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090009573 | INK-JET PRINTER USING PHASE-CHANGE INK PRINTING ON A CONTINUOUS WEB - A printing apparatus includes a printing station, including at least one printhead for applying phase-change ink to the substrate, and a backing member disposed on an opposite side of the substrate substantially opposite the printhead, the backing member causing the substrate to reach a predetermined ink-receiving temperature. | 01-08-2009 |
20090060592 | CAMMING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING COLOR DEVELOPERS - A developer camming apparatus connected to a developer unit, including a slide, a motor, and an encoder, wherein the encoder determines a distance a developer unit is from the photoreceptor, wherein the encoder allows the developer unit to be sufficiently close to effect application of toner to the photoreceptor from the developer unit, but also does not allow the developer unit to contact the photoreceptor during a print job. | 03-05-2009 |
20110228005 | INK JET PRINT HEAD PLATE - A nozzle plate for an inkjet printhead, the nozzle plate including a nozzle through which ink is ejected, the nozzle optimally positioned in the nozzle plate. The nozzle plate further including at least one priming hole, the priming hole distinct from and of a smaller diameter than the nozzle, the priming holes positioned at selected locations of the nozzle plate to purge air from the ink jet print head. | 09-22-2011 |
20110298866 | LOW-ADHESION COATING TO ELIMINATE DAMAGE DURING FREEZE/THAW OF MEMSJET PRINTHEADS - Exemplary embodiments provide materials, systems and methods for ink jet printhead, wherein a low-adhesion coating can be applied to at least one surface portion of an ink chamber within the printhead to reduce or eliminate actuator membrane damage during ink freeze/thaw cycles. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298870 | MULTIPLE PRIMING HOLES FOR IMPROVED FREEZE/THAW CYCLILNG OF MEMSJet PRINTING DEVICES - An ink jet print head includes an ink chamber defined by an electrostatically actuated membrane and a nozzle plate opposing the membrane. The nozzle plate includes a nozzle hole and a group of priming holes, the priming holes configured to maintain a substantially ink free surface on the nozzle plate during a freeze thaw cycle of ink in the ink chamber. A method for accommodating expansion and contraction of ink during a freeze thaw cycle of ink in an ink chamber is also provided. The method includes providing a group of priming holes in a nozzle plate of the ink chamber, the group of priming holes maintaining a substantially ink free surface on the nozzle plate during the freeze thaw cycle. | 12-08-2011 |
20130032051 | PROCESS AND STRUCTURE FOR INKJET PRINTHEAD INCLUDING A COVERLAY - A method and structure for an ink jet printhead aperture plate assembly which can be part of an ink jet printhead and an ink jet printer. The present teachings can include the use of a protective coverlay interposed between a press plate of a press and an anti-wetting coating on a polyimide layer which forms part of the aperture plate assembly. The coverlay can include a base material which has an elastic modulus which is at least a specified value. An embodiment of the present teachings can form an aperture plate assembly and an ink jet printhead having reduced dimpling and deformation around a nozzle opening in the aperture plate assembly. | 02-07-2013 |
20130093814 | SELF CLEANING PRINTHEAD - A printhead has a nozzle plate, having an array of nozzles through which ink is expelled, a low adhesion, oleophobic polymer coating on a front face of the nozzle plate. A printer has a source of solid ink, a heater arranged to-heat the solid ink and convert it to liquid ink, and a printhead, the printhead having a nozzle plate, having an of nozzles through which ink is expelled, a low adhesion, oleophobic polymer coating on a front face of the nozzle plate, the coating selected to dispel the liquid ink prior to the liquid ink returning to solid form, and a wiper positioned to wipe the front face of the nozzle plate. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096254 | PROCESS FOR THERMALLY STABLE OLEOPHOBIC LOW ADHESION COATING FOR INKJET PRINTHEAD FRONT FACE - A coating for an ink jet printhead front face, wherein the coating comprises an oleophobic low adhesion coating having high thermal stability as indicated by less than about 15 percent weight loss when heated to up to 300° C., and wherein a drop of ultra-violet (UV) gel ink or a drop of solid ink exhibits a contact angle of greater than about 45° and sliding angle of less than about 30° with a surface of the coating, wherein the coating maintains the contact angle and sliding angle after the coating has been exposed to a temperature of at least 200° C. for at least 30 minutes. | 04-18-2013 |
20130135391 | MULTI-FILM ADHESIVE DESIGN FOR INTERFACIAL BONDING PRINTHEAD STRUCTURES - In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a printhead assembly arranged to dispense ultraviolet curable ink or gel ink and method thereof is disclosed. The printhead assembly includes a plurality of functional plates stacked together; a first adhesive layer arranged between adjacent functional plates to provide bonding between the plates; and a second adhesive layer arranged between adjacent function plates to provide chemical resistance to the ultraviolet curable ink or the gel ink. | 05-30-2013 |
20140002548 | PRINTHEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE PRINTHEAD | 01-02-2014 |