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20120118378 | Non-Linear Solar Receiver - The present invention generally relates to non-linear solar receivers particularly optimized for high temperature thermodynamic cycles. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a non-linear solar receiver comprised of at least two heat exchangers with one first set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy in a relatively lower temperature to the one second set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy of either the thermodynamic cycle working fluid or a heat transfer fluid. | 05-17-2012 |
20120159922 | TOP CYCLE POWER GENERATION WITH HIGH RADIANT AND EMISSIVITY EXHAUST - The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes requiring high radiant and emissivity homogeneous combustion to maximize production output. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a top cycle power generator with combustion exhaust modified to have radiant flux in excess of 500 kW per square meter and emissivity greater than 0.90, and supercritical CO2 power generating cycle to maximize exergy efficiency. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159956 | TOP CYCLE POWER GENERATION WITH HIGH RADIANT AND EMISSIVITY EXHAUST - The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes requiring high radiant and emissivity homogeneous combustion to maximize production output. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a top cycle power generator with combustion exhaust modified to have radiant flux in excess of 500 kW per square meter and emissivity greater than 0.90, and supercritical CO2 power generating cycle to maximize exergy efficiency. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174558 | TOP CYCLE POWER GENERATION WITH HIGH RADIANT AND EMISSIVITY EXHAUST - The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes requiring high radiant and emissivity homogeneous combustion to maximize production output. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a top cycle power generator with combustion exhaust modified to have radiant flux in excess of 500 kW per square meter and emissivity greater than 0.90, and supercritical CO2 power generating cycle to maximize energy efficiency. | 07-12-2012 |
20120186219 | Hybrid Supercritical Power Cycle with Decoupled High-side and Low-side Pressures - The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes yielding a supply of carbon dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a supercritical carbon dioxide cycle power generator utilizing at least a portion of waste heat from the secondary process that also provides at least a portion of carbon dioxide within the supercritical carbon dioxide cycle. | 07-26-2012 |
20120247455 | SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH EXPANDABLE FLUID MASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Solar energy conversion systems and methods use solar collectors and working fluid management systems to provide both efficient and safe operation under a wide range of operating conditions. In one embodiment, a solar collector and at least one fluid accumulator preferably with an integral heat exchanger, and at least two mass flow regulator valves enable working fluid flow into and out of the fluid accumulator. | 10-04-2012 |
20130014511 | HIGHLY INTEGRATED INSIDE-OUT RAMJET - The present invention generally relates to power generation and compression methods requiring high efficiency and low capital cost. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an inside-out ramjet having both circumferential components and radial components on a single shaft to maximize exergy efficiency and minimize system size. | 01-17-2013 |
20130017810 | Dynamic Communication and Method of Use - A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system comprising a communication management system performing dynamic switching of communication transceivers and dynamic addressing of communication devices within the network of communication devices with an extended caller identification system to become a true unified communications system. | 01-17-2013 |
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20080211230 | HYBRID POWER GENERATION AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An integrated and hybrid energy provider and storage device system for enhancing the energy efficiency and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions particularly for systems that utilize energy in a discrete and discontinuous manner, such as plug-in hybrid vehicles is provided. The system provides automated means to generate power, distribute the preferably locally generated power to a multiplex array of energy storage devices in a dynamic manner. The system, when utilizing dynamic algorithms, preferably meets the complex demands of often conflicting energy storage device requirements and real-time demand loads in-conjunction with dynamic switching between energy storage devices to enhance the performance and effectiveness that is beneficial to both the aggregate energy efficiency and the individual owner demands of each energy storage device. | 09-04-2008 |
20080251065 | Supercritical Flat Panel Collector and Methods of Use - A high efficiency flat panel collector is disclosed using an integral supercritical heat transfer, and a series of fail-safe mechanisms. Using the preferred configuration with solar concentrators and integral energy conversion devices, including the further preferred utilization of ionic liquids or ionic liquid polymers as the working fluid in the system, achieves optimal total energy efficiency. Strategic use of the flat panel collector can further yield enhanced functionality of mechanical pumps, heat pumps, and expansion energy transformation devices. | 10-16-2008 |
20090139234 | CARBON DIOXIDE AS FUEL FOR POWER GENERATION AND SEQUESTRATION SYSTEM - An integrated energy production system and carbon dioxide reaction system for enhancing the energy efficiency and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions of thermally activated power production methods. The system utilizes heat of reaction from the carbon dioxide reaction system to directly reduce the fuel requirements of the thermally activated power production method. The system, when utilizing a reverse fuel cell, achieves concurrent carbon dioxide sequestration resulting from the fuel combustion. | 06-04-2009 |
20100077792 | ELECTROSTATIC LUBRICANT AND METHODS OF USE - An integrated thermodynamic system for enhancing the energy efficiency and operating lifetime by reducing wear of moving parts is provided. The system provides automated means to attract or repel electrically conductive or magnetic lubricants in a dynamic manner. The system, when utilizing advanced lubricants including ionic liquids, poly(ionic) liquids, electrorheological fluids, or expanded fluid; and a control system implementing dynamic algorithms, preferably meets the complex demands of thermodynamic systems, particularly high speed rotating equipment, for obtaining high efficiency that requires low friction and long lifetimes that requires superior wear resistance. | 04-01-2010 |
20110014279 | BIOACTIVE COMPLEX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A bioactive complex composition having enhanced oxidative stability, emulsion stability, mineral rich transparent beverages and a wide range of functional health benefits. The composition may include as a base composition individual ingredients or a synergistic blend of mineral salts, Omega-3 rich oils, phospholipids, chitosan, and alpha-casein, beta-casein, kappa-casein or protein fragments, glycopeptides, phosphopeptides. The composition may optionally be further utilized for the prevention of hypercholesterolemia, bone (and teeth) mineral loss, treatment of mental health diseases, heart health, additional nutritional supplementation, and treatment of additional medical conditions. | 01-20-2011 |
20110030404 | HEAT PUMP WITH INTGERAL SOLAR COLLECTOR - The present invention generally relates to heat pumps that utilize at least one thermal source operating with the same working fluids. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a hybrid solar heat pump comprised of at least one microchannel heat exchanger with integral solar absorber, at least one compression (i.e., mass flow regulator) device as the heat pump for concurrent compression to a higher pressure and mass flow regulator of the working fluid, and at least one working fluid accumulator with the entire system operating with the same working fluid. The present invention also generally relates to heat pump systems that utilize an inventory management system to provide both efficient and safe operation under a wide range of operating conditions. | 02-10-2011 |
20120247134 | HEAT PUMP WITH INTEGRAL SOLAR COLLECTOR - The present invention generally relates to heat pumps that utilize at least one solar receiver operating with the same working fluids. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a hybrid solar heat pump comprised of at least one microchannel heat exchanger with integral solar absorber, at least one compression device as the heat pump for concurrent compression to a higher pressure and mass flow regulator of the working fluid, and at least one working fluid accumulator with the entire system operating with the same working fluid. | 10-04-2012 |
20120264832 | Low Inflammatory Blended Oils - A low inflammatory oil composition and method for supplementing feed, nutrition and diet systems with omega-3 to omega-6 balanced oils comprised of a synergistic blend of at least two oils. The composition further comprises a synergistic blend of long chain omega-3 oil as a means to further increase the nutritional value. The composition further provides an effective increase in reducing inflammation for therapeutic, and pharmacological treatment in addition to general nutrition and diet systems. | 10-18-2012 |
20140106047 | PREPARED FOODS HAVING HIGH EFFICACY OMEGA-6/OMEGA-3 BALANCED POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - A composition and method for supplementing food, nutrition, and diet systems with omega-6 to omega-3 balanced oils comprising a synergistic blend of at least two oils. The composition further comprises a synergistic blend of long chain omega-3 oil as a means to further increase the nutritional value. The composition provides an effective increase in therapeutic and pharmacological properties in nutrition and diet systems. | 04-17-2014 |
20140222298 | Systems For a Shared Vehicle - The present invention relates to a system for automatically adjusting a vehicle feature of a vehicle, where the system includes a first sensor, an onboard computer, a camera, a mirror, a controller; an actuator; and an algorithm. The algorithm instructs the onboard computer in steps for adjusting one or more vehicle features. The first sensor and the controller are in electronic communication with the onboard computer and the controller is in electronic communication with one or more actuators that connect to and adjust the various vehicle features. The onboard computer includes or accesses a database that correlates users, features, and vehicle feature settings. Such vehicle features include seat position and camera viewing angle. | 08-07-2014 |
20140324490 | Distributed Farm Optimization System - The growing management system optimizes peak aggregate nutrients normalized against aggregate delivered cost for edible plants including vegetables, herbs and fruits. This growing management system enables each plant harvested for consumer maximized nutrient and/or flavor value, not for farmer or distribution profit maximization, with more specific objective of harvesting at time of immediate consumer consumption. | 10-30-2014 |
20140371315 | PREPARED FOODS HAVING HIGH EFFICACY OMEGA-6/OMEGA-3 BALANCED POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - A composition and method for supplementing food, nutrition, and diet systems with omega-6 to omega-3 balanced oils comprising a synergistic blend of at least two oils. The composition further comprises a synergistic blend of long chain omega-3 oil as a means to further increase the nutritional value. The composition provides an effective increase in therapeutic and pharmacological properties in nutrition and diet systems. | 12-18-2014 |
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20090248642 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ORGANIZING AND ACCESSING WEBSITES - A system includes server and client computers communicating over a network. The server includes a database of websites. A user logs into one of the client computers and is presented with a stand-alone application for organizing and accessing websites that is separate from a web-browser. The application presents the alphabet to the user and allows the user to select one or more letters of the alphabet. When a letter is selected, the application presents a list of websites to the user and allows the user to select a website. The web address of the selected website is then sent to the web-browser for display of the webpage. The application also presents advertisements to the user that are not blocked by ad blocking programs. | 10-01-2009 |
20100306157 | Method and computer implemented system for social decision making - The method and computer implemented system for social decision making is disclosed. The method commences with a decision maker working interactively with a computer system via the Internet. Decision maker identifies a topic for discussion and the initial pros and cons factors pertinent to a topic; each pro and con factor is attributed by a set of values and criteria. Decision maker then uses a set of social collaboration tools to gather opinions of the others. The others agree or disagree with a set of values and criteria attributed to initial cons and pros. The others can also submit their opinions in a form of the pros and cons pertinent to a topic each attributed by a set of values and criteria. The data is being stored in a machine readable format on a facilitator's server. A computing algorithm then calculates the sets of values, prioritizes criteria, and analyzes the data. Upon completion, a computer system transmits a visualization of data from a facilitator's server to a user computer displaying information in a format that allows a user to use emotional intelligence to make a conclusive decision. | 12-02-2010 |
20140331590 | BUILDING BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING CONSTRUCTION METHOD - The objective of this invention is to enable a rapid construction of affordable, disaster-resistant real estate structures. Inventors present a building block construction of an ornamental shape and design as described herein, a corresponding interlock system, and a method of assembling novel structural elements and elements of known design into a cohesive building structure. The novel construction blocks, interlocks and panels form a cooperatively organized communicating chamber for receiving a cement-based substance, for example a cement-based concrete or mortar mixture, hence comprising a monolithic building structure. | 11-13-2014 |
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20130008400 | Fuel Activation Method and Fuel Supply System - A process in which liquid fuel is saturated with a gas to provide a fuel/gas solution said fuel/gas solution fed to a combustion engine, a first portion of said fuel/gas solution that is fed to said combustion engine is combusted, a second portion of said fuel/gas solution that is fed to said combustion engine is not combusted, the temperature of said second portion of said fuel/gas solution is reduced in a heat exchanger to produce a reduced temperature second portion, evaporated gas in said reduced temperature second portion is then removed in a separator, and the fuel/gas solution thus produced is then fed back into the combustion engine. | 01-10-2013 |
20130187298 | SYSTEM FOR DISSOLVING GASES IN FUEL - A system for gasification of liquid fuel includes an absorber to receive liquid fuel and as through separate ports, a vortex reactor to create a vortex of the gas and fuel droplets to enhance absorption of gas into the fuel, and a recirculation loop to remove and recirculate unabsorbed gas and fuel vapors from the absorber back to its tangential inlet port. Gasified fuel collects at the bottom of the absorber for delivery to an engine. | 07-25-2013 |
20140331590 | BUILDING BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING CONSTRUCTION METHOD - The objective of this invention is to enable a rapid construction of affordable, disaster-resistant real estate structures. Inventors present a building block construction of an ornamental shape and design as described herein, a corresponding interlock system, and a method of assembling novel structural elements and elements of known design into a cohesive building structure. The novel construction blocks, interlocks and panels form a cooperatively organized communicating chamber for receiving a cement-based substance, for example a cement-based concrete or mortar mixture, hence comprising a monolithic building structure. | 11-13-2014 |