26th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220203220 | 6-Directional Icosidodecahedron Rotational Puzzle - Games and toys that include systems, devices, apparatus and methods for physically and mechanically organizing a plurality of separate pentagon face pieces in combination with a plurality of separate triangular face pieces to form icosidodecahedron with one of several predetermined patterns. The games and toys can include a 2-color and 4-color setups of using 12 pentagon face pieces with 20 triangular face pieces, each of the pieces can include magnets on their bottom which magnetically attract to central metal bearing forming an overall sphere shape. Sections of the assembled icosidodecahedron can be rotated along up to six equators by the player into different predetermined patterns that exist from the two color and four-color setups. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203221 | Game System, Device and Method for Playing a Game - A wearable electronic kit, system and method for playing a game involving a plurality of players is disclosed. The kit includes a transmitter configured to emit a signal identifying the player wearing the electronic kit and a receiver configured to read the signals transmitted by the electronic kits worn by other players and measure the signal strength of each of said signals. The kit includes a processor coupled to the receiver which creates zones of influence around the other players by defining a preselected signal strength threshold for each signal. The processor is configured to recognize a presence event in the zone of influence by comparison of the signal strength read by the receiver to the preselected signal strength threshold of the player. The processor is configured to store a set of rules and to use the recognition of the presence event in the application of the rules. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203222 | METHOD FOR APPLYING VIRTUAL CONTROLLER IN GAME WATCH - The present disclosure provides a method for applying a virtual controller in a game watch. The method includes the following steps: receiving, by a virtual controller, gesture information of a wearer, the gesture information at least including real-time spatial position data of a gyroscope, a real-time speed of current movement, an instant turning speed, an instant pitching speed, and an instant maximum speed; in a continuous moving process of the gyroscope, preprocessing, by the virtual controller, the gesture information, determining speed data generated by a small-range movement as “No real actions are generated” for culling out; further processing valid data. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203223 | MULTI-USER AR EXPERIENCE WITH OFFLINE SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems, methods, and computer readable media directed to multi-user visual experiences such as interactive gaming experiences and artistic media experiences. A viewing electronic device includes a camera configured to capture images, a display, and a processor coupled to the camera and the display. The processor is configured to capture, with the camera, images of a rotating marker where the rotating marker is presented on a monitor of a remote device and to present, on the display, a visual experience where the visual experience has an adjustable feature. The processor detects a parameter of the rotating marker from the captured images that corresponds to the adjustable feature and updates the visual experience responsive to the detected parameter. The parameter may be one or more of an angle, speed of rotation, direction of rotation, color, or pattern of the rotating marker. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203224 | Method for Controlling Game Object - A method for controlling game object is provided. The method includes: in response to grouping trigger operation, providing a grouping control, wherein the grouping control includes at least one grouping sub-control, each of the at least one grouping sub-control corresponds to an object group, and the object group includes at least one game object; in response to first grouping selection operation, determining a first grouping sub-control in the at least one grouping sub-control; and in response to second grouping selection operation, determining a second object group, and combining at least one game object in a first object group corresponding to the first grouping sub-control into the second object group. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203225 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING SCENT INTO VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for evaluating a fragrance product or object provided, wherein the system includes a virtual reality component configured to present a user with a product or object in a virtual reality environment; an optional biometric sensor component configured to obtain the user's biometric data; a wearable scent delivery component configured to deliver a scent to the user; and a digital controller component that synchronizes deliver of the scent with the user's interaction with the product or object in the virtual reality environment. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203226 | NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A system (information processing device) is caused to determine at least one game medium from among a plurality of game media to be provided to a communication terminal, cause the communication terminal to display the at least one game medium, provide the communication terminal with a game environment to test the at least one game medium; and store the at least one game medium in association with an identifier of the communication terminal upon receiving a notification from the communication terminal indicating that the at least one game medium has been selected for possession. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203227 | MASSIVE MULTI-PLAYER COMPUTE - Methods and systems for managing processing resources of an online game include executing the online game for one or more users. Each user is provided access to virtual locations in a gaming world of the online game. A compute is assigned for processing gaming interactivity of the one or more users in the gaming world. A number of users accessing a region within a virtual location are determined. When the number of users exceeds a predefined limit for the compute assigned to the users in the region, the region is divided into a plurality of sub-regions and additional compute is assigned for the region so that the compute and the additional compute can process gaming interactivity for the users in each of the sub-regions defined in the gaming world. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203228 | RECOMMENDING GAME STREAMS FOR SPECTATING BASED ON RECOGNIZED OR PREDICTED GAMING ACTIVITY - In some implementations, a method is provided, performed by at least one server computer, for providing spectating of gameplay of a video game, including: receiving a plurality of game streams, each game stream being generated from an executing session of a video game; analyzing each game stream, to recognize gameplay activity depicted in each game stream; obtaining spectating preferences of a user; determining a prioritization of the plurality of game streams based on the recognized gameplay activity and the spectating preferences of the user; providing, over a network via a client device operated by the user, a recommendation of at least some of the game streams for spectating based on the determined prioritization; responsive to receiving, over the network from the client device, a selection of one of the recommended game streams, then providing, over the network to the client device, the selected game stream for spectating by the user. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203229 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR FACILITATING USER INTERACTIONS WITH GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware. The computing hardware is operable to execute a software product, wherein executing the software product results in generating and rendering a graphical user interface on the display screen, the graphical user interface being configured to facilitate user interactions, the computing hardware, the software product and the graphical user interface being implemented on a gaming system, the gaming system comprising a game, wherein the software product, when executed on the computing hardware, is configured to present a first view on the graphical user interface, present one or more user-selectable graphical objects on the graphical user interface, detect a user's selection of one of the one or more of the user-selectable graphical objects to be deployed in the first view on the graphical user interface, detect a user's selection of a deploy point on the first view, and execute deployment of the one of the one or more of the user-selectable graphical objects to the first view of the graphical user interface, wherein other set of graphical objects emerge from the one or more user-selectable graphical object and enter to the first view from one or more areas in a proximity of the deploy point. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203230 | TARGET-BASED MOUSE SENSITIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS - One embodiment of a computer-implemented method for generating mouse sensitivity recommendations includes generating mouse movement data corresponding to one or more mouse movements performed by a user while interacting with a software application; generating a predicted efficiency for each mouse sensitivity level included in a plurality of mouse sensitivity levels based on the mouse movement data; and determining one or more mouse sensitivity levels to provide to the user based on the predicted efficiencies. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203231 | Methods and Systems for Determining Decal Projections Intersecting Spacial Units in a Frame of a Game Space - A method of shading spatial units while rendering a frame in a video game. Initially, the virtual camera field of view is divided into a group of spatial units and each spatial unit in the group of spatial units is tested to determine which decals intersect the spatial unit. To do so, an initial list of decals associated with a given game space is tested. Once a subset of decals for a given spatial unit is identified, that spatial unit is subdivided further into smaller spatial units. The smaller spatial units are tested again, however, instead of using the initial list of decals, only the smaller subset of decals that was identified is used. The iterative process of subdividing the spatial units into smaller and smaller spatial units and testing each spatial unit continues until a given (higher) resolution is reached for the game space. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203232 | HELPER MODE IN SPECTATED VIDEO GAMES - A method is provided, for enabling a spectator of a video game to provide assistance to a player, including: streaming, over a network to a spectator client device operated by a spectator, gameplay video generated from a session of a video game driven by interactive gameplay of a player via a player client device, the gameplay video being rendered by the spectator client device through a spectator interface for viewing by the spectator; during the streaming of the gameplay video, receiving a request from the player client device; responsive to the request, surfacing a notification through the spectator interface, the notification indicating a request for assistance; receiving via the spectator interface, a response to the notification indicating acceptance of the request; responsive to receiving the response, initiating a private communication channel between the spectator client device and the player client device to enable communication between the spectator and the player. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203233 | INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An information processing program is for improving operability of a player when aiming at one of a plurality of non-player objects. The information processing program causes a computer to function as: a camera control unit that controls an imaging range or an imaging direction of a virtual camera in a virtual space, a display control unit that causes a display unit to display an image taken by the virtual camera, an action control unit that controls an action of a player object in the virtual space according to an operation to an operating unit, and a setting unit that sets any one of the plurality of non-player objects other than the player object as a target object to aim at. The setting unit is capable of setting one of the plurality of non-player objects arranged outside the imaging range of the virtual camera as the target object. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203234 | DATA DISPLAY OVERLAYS FOR ESPORT STREAMS - Methods and systems are provided for selecting a viewport into a video game for a spectator viewing a video game played by a player. The method includes identifying a plurality of virtual cameras for providing a plurality of viewports into scenes of the video game. The method includes accessing a spectator playbook, the spectator playbook is stored in association with a profile of the spectator. The spectator playbook identifies viewing history of the spectator for types of video games viewed by the spectator. The method includes accessing a player playbook, the player playbook is stored in association with a profile of the player. The player playbook identifies performance of the player for types of video games played by the player. The method includes accessing gameplay data for the video game played by the player. The method includes selecting a viewport from the plurality of viewports into the video game. The selected viewport is dynamically updated based on processing the spectator playbook, the player playbook, and changes in the gameplay data. The method includes streaming a spectator video stream for the spectator. The spectator video stream automatically changes based on the dynamic updating of the viewport while the spectator views the video game. In this way, viewports into a video game are selected and dynamically updated to provide the spectator with a customized viewing experience | 2022-06-30 |
20220203235 | Cloud-Based Game Slice Generation and Frictionless Social Sharing with Instant Play - Methods enable creation of a game slice from a game. Plurality of games is provided for presentation on a display device. Each game is identified by an image. Selection activity is detected at the image of one of the games. In response to the selection, game code of the selected game is executed to enable game play of an unlocked game. The selected game is streamed to the display device. User interaction related to the game play is received. A recording of the game play is examined to identify portions of the game for generating a game slice, which are returned in a suggested list for selection. Game slice is generated for a selected portion from the list. A recording of the game play for the game slice is associated as a primary video segment. The game slice and the primary video segment are provided for sharing over a network. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203236 | COMPUTER DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED GAME AND METHOD - A computer device is configured to provide a computer implemented game. At least one processor of the computer device is configured to determine that one more matches have been made by a plurality of game elements in a game board area and in response to provide one or more game entities in the game board area. The at least one processor is configured to control one or more of the game entities to move from the game board area to an interaction area. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203237 | Systems and Methods for Improved Collision Detection in Video Games - The patent discloses improved methods and systems for detecting a collision between a player controlled virtual character in a video game and an object positioned on a surface in a virtual environment of the video game. Two geometric models are defined, one of which is preferably a cylinder and the other of which is preferably a capsule. For a frame of the video game, data indicative of a position, velocity and direction of the virtual character is acquired and, in a subsequent frame, data indicative of another position of the virtual character is acquired. The first geometric model is moved vertically downward by a predefined distance to identify a level of the ground surface and the second geometric model is moved horizontally forward to detect a collision of the virtual character with the object. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203238 | Methods and Systems for Generating and Managing Active Objects in Video Games - A method of managing evolution of an active object in a game space based on interaction of one or more players with the active object, the method including the following steps implemented concurrently and independently by server-side and client-side modules: acquiring data indicative of a first player's interaction with the active object during gameplay; determining data indicative of a first state of the active object and data indicative of a first attribute associated with the first state; determining altered state data indicative of a second state of the active object, wherein a second attribute is associated with the second state; and determining evolved object data indicative of a change from the first attribute to the second attribute. Further, the client-side module uses the evolved object data to render the active object on the first player's client device in the second state and the second attribute. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203239 | VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, SERVER DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An aspect of the invention relates to a method, a server device, a computer program for processing a video. A video processing method is performed by execution of a computer-readable command by one or more processors. The method includes receiving, from a terminal device of a viewer of a video including an animation of an avatar object of a distributer via a communication line, a request signal for a first gift to the avatar object, the request signal being generated based on an operation of the viewer of the video, and generating the video including an animation of the avatar object fitted with a second gift having a feature common to the first gift when it is determined that a combination of a plurality of the first gifts given to the avatar object based on a plurality of the request signals satisfies a predetermined condition. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203240 | PROP PLACEMENT WITH MACHINE LEARNING - Techniques are described herein for facilitating the placement of props on maps by an automated prop placement tool that makes use of a trained machine learning mechanism. The machine learning mechanism is trained based on one or more training maps upon which props have been placed. The machine learning mechanism may be trained to suggest placement based on (a) spatial rules relating, (b) prop-specific rules, (c) prop-to-fixed-object distances between props and map structures, and (d) distances between props. Once the machine learning mechanism is trained, the prop placement tool may be provided as input (a) map data that defines a target map and (b) prop data that specifies the set of target props to be placed on the target map. Based on this input and the machine learning mechanism's trained model, the prop placement tool outputs a suggested placement, for each of the target props, on the target map. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203241 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A REAL-TIME REPRESENTATION OF POSITIONAL INFORMATION OF SUBJECTS - A process to track and provide positional information for display on a remote device includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, time-stamped position information of participant(s) in a competition. The time-stamped position information is captured by a telemetry tracking system during the competition and describes a time-stamped position of each of one or more corresponding participants in a predetermined spatial region. The process includes communicating at least a subset of time-stamped position information to the remote device on a second recurring basis. The remote device uses the time-stamped position information to overlay a representation of one or more of said participants onto a first virtual reproduction of at least a relevant portion of the predetermined spatial region to produce and display an instance of a compiled virtual scene that shows a respective position of each of the participant(s) on the first virtual reproduction of the predetermined spatial region. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203242 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL DEVICE OPERATION - An electronic device and a method for detecting abnormal device operation are provided. The method includes: obtaining multiple action events of a movable input device, and each action event including a relative coordinate and a time stamp of the movable input device; generating multiple absolute coordinates based on the relative coordinate of each action event; estimating multiple speed vectors based on the absolute coordinates and the time stamp of each action event; estimating multiple acceleration vectors based on the speed vectors and the time stamp of each action event; and estimating a probability of abnormal operation based on the speed vectors and the acceleration vectors. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203243 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FILTERING CONTENT IN RECONSTRUCTIONS OF NATIVE DATA OF ASSETS - Methods and systems for generating incident recommendations in processed data using machine learning models. Specifically, the methods and system extract telemetry data from native game data. By reducing game data to telemetry data only, the system may reduce the amount of data that must be stored and processed. The system reconstructs game data in order to generate an incident recommendation. This reconstructed data allows for manual user review and/or understanding the context of an incident. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203244 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT BASED ON PROCESSED DATA WITH VARIABLE PRIVACY CONCERNS - Methods and systems for cross-platform user profiling based on disparate datasets using machine learning models. Specifically, the system may monitor native asset data of an asset corresponding to a cross-platform profile, wherein the cross-platform profile comprises a profile linked to an account, for a user, that is used across multiple assets. The system may detect, using a machine learning model, an incident of the user based on telemetry data extracted from the native asset data. The system may update a status of the cross-platform profile based on the incident. The system may generate for presentation, in a user interface for the account, the status of cross-platform profile and reconstructed asset data based on the incident. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203245 | GROUP WAGERING SYSTEM - Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined that may affect the outcomes of a fantasy game. In some embodiments, player location may affect available opponents for a game. Groups may play against one another in a fantasy competition. Various examples of fantasy gaming options are given. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203246 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Improved Bracket Contests - A bracket contest system has an entrant device connected to a server having a set of matches in a single elimination bracket tournament in memory. Each match is between two participants in the tournament in which one half of the participants are eliminated in each round. The entrant device receives predictions before a start of a first match. Each prediction includes a pre-set number of predicted winners of each match starting with a winner of a final match. The predictions are entered sequentially based on a predicted final rank of the participants, from first place to nth place. After each selection, a next selection is limited to participants from a predetermined valid position in the tournament. After receiving results of the set of matches, a score of the predictions is made based upon the results, and if the score exceeds a threshold, the predictions are declared a winning entry. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203247 | System And Method for Managing Fantasy Sports Teams and Leagues - A method of using, computer software implementing, and a system for allowing a fantasy sports contest application to provide to a user the ability to substitute bench players for active players prior to or during a corresponding live game. The method is implemented by computer software executed on a system comprising plurality of computers, including: a user interface, a player performance stats tracking mechanism configured to track stats from each player's game, a game clock reader that reads a game clock from each player's game, a database configured to store game clock times and player stats, including player active and inactive statuses, a substitution mechanism configured to substitute a bench player for an active player, a point tallying mechanism configured to tally points based on active player stats, and a stats projection update mechanism configured to provide real-time player stats projection updates. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203248 | Robot Utility and Interface Device - Methods and systems are provided for providing real world assistance by a robot utility and interface device (RUID) are provided. A method provides for identifying a position of a user in a physical environment and a surface within the physical environment for projecting an interactive interface. The method also provides for moving to a location within the physical environment based on the position of the user and the surface for projecting the interactive interface. Moreover, the method provides for capturing a plurality of images of the interactive interface while the interactive interface is being interacted with by the use and for determining a selection of an input option made by the user. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203249 | Immersion Platform - An immersion platform includes a dome configured to display a predetermined scene. The dome includes an outer perimeter. A plurality of sensory accessories are configured to stimulate at least one sense of a user. The sensory accessories include at least one of an air blower module, a lighting module, an audio module, a scent module, a haptic vibration module, a temperature module, a floor module, and brain stimulation features. A controller is configured to display the predetermined scene on the dome and to activate the plurality of accessories according to a predetermined timeline. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203250 | SEQUENCED CHAMBER WAVE GENERATOR CONTROLLER AND METHOD - A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method are provided in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203251 | ACCESSORY FOR MANIKIN TRAINING DEVICE - A CPR manikin mock clothing accessory including a front panel, a back panel connected to the front panel and having an anti-slip feature, wherein the mock clothing accessory is constructed such that when it is placed upon a CPR manikin, the front panel at least partially covers a chest surface of the CPR manikin, the back panel at least partially covers a back surface of the CPR manikin, and the anti-slip feature is constructed to engage a surface the CPR manikin is positioned upon and to resist movement of the CPR manikin upon that surface during use. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203252 | AUTOMATED EXTEND AND RETRACT SWORD OF LIGHT - A mechanized toy sword, automated and configured to extend, retract, produce sound effects, produce vibration effects and illuminate the blade during blade extension and remains illuminated until fully retracted to offer a more realistic representation of a sword made of light. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203253 | CIRCUIT BLOCKS - Circuit blocks are provided. A circuit block may include a substrate and at least one electrical component mounted on the substrate. The circuit block may also include a non-conductive frame coupled to the substrate, and at least one post coupled to the substrate and extending from the substrate and through at least a portion of the frame in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the major surface of the substrate. Moreover, the circuit block may include a contact coupled to a second, opposite surface of the substrate and including a corner section projecting outwardly from the frame and extending in at least two directions substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the at least one post. The block may also include at least one magnet positioned proximate the flexible corner section of the contact and configured to magnetically attract at least one other circuit block. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203254 | INTERLOCKING BUILDING BLOCK TOY - A construction toy set comprising a plurality of construction pieces is disclosed herein. Each construction piece of the plurality of construction pieces includes a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and spaced apart relative to the top surface. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203255 | BUILDING BLOCK TOY - An interlocking toy set comprising a plurality of interlocking pieces is disclosed herein. The interlocking pieces include a planar body having a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side, and a plurality of lateral edges that extend between and interconnect the top and bottom sides. The interlocking pieces also include a plurality of interlocking flanges that extend away from each lateral edge and configured to interlock with corresponding interlocking flanges formed on a lateral edge of an adjacent interlocking piece. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203256 | Toy Water Ball - A toy water ball includes a plurality of petals each having a first edge portion and a second edge portion. Each first edge portion is provided with first magnetic members, and each second edge portion is provided with second magnetic members. When all petals are closed to form a spherical shape, an attraction force is generated between the first magnetic members of each petal and the second magnetic members of the adjacent petal so that the first edge portion of the petal tightly fit the second edge portion of the adjacent petal and a water-carrying cavity is formed. The toy water ball can be closed or opened repeatedly and can be reused. Thus, it is environmentally friendly and clean. Furthermore, the toy water ball can be filled with water in a common water source without a specific pressure, so it can be used in many occasions, and has strong applicability. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203257 | Rotating Tunnel Optical Illusion - A 3-dimensional object may contain tunnels passing through the object so that when the object rotates, if the object is viewed from a certain angle, the tunnel is only visible for the moment that the tunnel is pointed directly at the viewer's eye. This system of tunnels can be used to create an animated system of dots when the shape rotates, and the dots can be positioned so that they create the animated illusion of dots moving along the surface of the shape in the opposite of the true direction of rotation. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203258 | MICROFLUIDIC-BASED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VAPORIZATION OF LIQUIDS - Methods and apparatus for vaporizing liquid from a liquid source into the surrounding environment, are disclosed, where the apparatus comprises at least one manifold comprising at least one liquid port formed by a through-hole and at least one ridge structure, wherein the liquid port is in fluid communication with the liquid source and the one ridge structure At least one vaporization port is included in a planar structure connecting a first side of the structure to a second side, in fluid communication with the at least one ridge structure and the surrounding environment, wherein fluid flow through the liquid and vaporization ports is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the structure, and the ridge structures are substantially parallel to the plane of the structure. At least one heating element is present that is in thermal communication to the at least one vaporization port and at least one ridge structure. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203259 | WATER VENDING APPARATUS - A water vending apparatus is disclosed. The water vending system includes a water vapor distillation apparatus and a dispensing device. The dispensing device is in fluid communication with the fluid vapor distillation apparatus and the product water from the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is dispensed by the dispensing device. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203260 | CONTAINMENT DEVICE FOR A ROTARY EVAPORATOR - Disclosed is a removable containment device for a rotary evaporator, comprising: a first end ( | 2022-06-30 |
20220203261 | CONTINUOUS SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for the improved extraction of compounds from a charge material are disclosed. The improved extraction is achieved at least a bypass line that permits the transfer of sCO | 2022-06-30 |
20220203262 | PROCESS FOR THE AQUEOUS EXTRACTION OF BIOSURFACTANTS FROM CORN STEEP LIQUOR - A process for extracting biosurfactants from the solid content in corn steep liquor, using a buffered aqueous solution having a pH of 6-8 and a biosurfactant extract obtained using the process of the invention, and the uses in cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, agrochemical and environmental industries. The obtained biosurfactant has the form of a white powder with foaming capacity and is able to reduce water surface tension by at least 16-20 units. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203263 | ISOLATING COMPONENTS FROM PLANTS - The invention relates to methods of separating or isolating a component from a plant using freeze separation. The invention includes products produced by said methods. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203264 | HORIZONTAL PRODUCTION SEPARATOR WITH HELICAL EMULSION CIRCULATION COILS - A separator for separating wellbore emulsions into liquid and gaseous components has helical emulsion preheat coils encircling a single-cylinder, dual chamber firetube disposed inside a horizontal separator vessel. In use, emulsion enters the preheat coils before entering the separator vessel. The flow of emulsion through the helical coils promotes initial separation of the emulsion by means of heat transfer and centrifugal flow. Resultant centripetal force separates lighter gaseous and liquid particles toward the inside of the helical coils, while heavier emulsion fractions condense toward the outside of the helical coils. The use of helical preheat coils and a single-cylinder, dual-chamber firetube eliminate or minimize abrupt changes in emulsion flow direction that are characteristic of prior art separators, resulting in reduced wear in both the coils and the firetube. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203265 | FILTER ELEMENT AND ASSOCIATED FILTER MEDIA PROVIDING FUEL WATER SEPARATION USING SURFACE EMBOSSING - A filter media, filter element, filter system and methods are provided. The filter media provides improved filter characteristics including water separation efficiency. The filter media may include one or more of increased surface roughness and/or embossments. The filter media may be provided by pleated filter media. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203266 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEGASSING ON-LOAD TAP-CHANGER OF TRANSFORMER FOR CONVENIENT ON-SITE OPERATION - A device and method for degassing an on-load tap-changer (OLTC) of a transformer for convenient on-site operation. The degassing device includes an OLTC. The OLTC is respectively connected with an oil suction pipe and an oil injection pipe. One end of the oil suction pipe extends to the inside bottom of the OLTC, and the other end of the oil suction pipe extends to the outside of the OLTC to connect with an oil suction and degassing device. One end of the oil injection pipe extends to an upper part inside the OLTC, and the other end of the oil injection pipe extends to the outside of the OLTC to connect with a vacuum oil injection device. The present disclosure has the advantages of convenient on-site operation, excellent degassing effect, simple structure and convenient installation, reduces degassing time and manpower and investment in maintenance, and improves degassing quality. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203267 | VACUUM DEAERATOR EQUIPPED WITH REFINING DEVICE - A vacuum deaerator is provided with a refining device with which it is possible to suppress the occurrence of situations involving interrupted discharging and continuously discharge a material being treated that is highly viscous, etc. The vacuum deaerator introduces a liquid material being treated into a vessel having a vacuum therein to perform deaeration and then discharged the material being treated out of the vessel. A rotating rotor with refining device arranged in the vessel and a rotating discharge vane provided separately from the rotating rotor for the purpose of discharging the material being treated in the vessel out of the vessel are installed. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203268 | Non-Aqueous Defoamer Compositions and Their Use to Control Foaming of Non-Aqueous Foams - The use of a composition for defoaming non-aqueous foams, the prevention of foam formation, and/or the deaeration of various feeds, wherein said nonaqueous foam comprises a non-aqueous phase and a gas, and wherein said composition comprises at least: i) a non-ionic surfactant, wherein said non-ionic surfactant has a molecular structure as shown in (I), R | 2022-06-30 |
20220203269 | FILTER ELEMENT WITH SELF-CONTAINED ELECTROSTATIC BUILDUP PROTECTION - One embodiment relates to a filtration system. The filtration system includes a filter housing and a filter element. The filter housing defines a central cavity. The filter element is disposed within the central cavity. The filter element includes a first endcap, a second endcap, and filter media. The second endcap is disposed axially away from the first endcap. The filter media extends axially between the first endcap and the second endcap. The filter media includes a filter media surface. A support element is in contact with the filter media. The support element is conductive. A first pole is along a surface of support element the filter media. The first pole has a first charge. A second pole is downstream of the first pole. The second pole has a second charge. The first charge is opposite in charge to the second charge. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203270 | INDEXED FILTER ELEMENT FOR SPIN ON RECHARGEABLE FILTER AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A rechargeable spin-on filter includes a cover, a housing threadably joined with the housing, and a filter element that can be removed and replaced with another filter element relative thereto. The cover and/or housing can be plastic. The cover can include a bottom plate having inlet ports and an outlet port. The filter element can include an end cap defining a perimeter about an inner dimension, such as an inner diameter. The cap can define a groove to receive a rib of a support tube over which the element is installed. Alignment of the rib and groove can index and register the element with the support tube. A related method is provided. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203271 | STRUCTURE FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING DIRT SUCTION HEAD TO/FROM FILTER BAG - The present invention provides a structure for assembling and disassembling a dirt suction head to/from a filter bag, comprising a first connection piece and a second connection piece; one end of the second connection piece is detachably connected to a connection pipe of the dirt suction head, and the other end of the second connection piece is provided with a holding cavity; one end of the first connection piece is connected to an opening of an end of a filter bag body, and the other end of the first connection piece is assembled into the holding cavity; or a circumferential side edge of the opening of the filter bag body is tightly pressed and fixed between an outer side wall of the first connection piece and an inner side wall of the holding cavity, which has achieved a quick assembling and disassembling and smooth external aesthetics of a connection position. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203272 | TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTRATION MODULE AND TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTRATION ASSEMBLY - A tangential flow filtration module includes plural plate units connected in sequence. Each of the plate units includes a main body, a first combing portion, a second combing portion, a first flange and a second flange. The main body has a first side surface, a second side surface and a through hole. The first side surface is opposite to the second side surface, and the through hole extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first combing portion and the second combing portion are disposed on the first side surface and the second side surface respectively. The first flange and the second flange respectively protrude from the first side surface and the second side surface and respectively. The first combing portion of one of the plate units is combined with the second combing portion of another one of the plate units, so that a sieving structure. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203273 | MULTI-SHAFT LAMINATED SPIRAL SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATOR - Disclosed is a multi-shaft laminated spiral solid-liquid separator, the separator comprising fixed rings, movable rings and screw shafts), wherein each of the screw shafts is provided with the fixed rings and the movable rings in a staggered arrangement in a radial direction to form a cavity; there are two or more screw shafts arranged in the cavity side by side, and the fixed rings and the movable rings are in a form of an annular structure with two rings staggered and communicated or multiple rings staggered and communicated. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203274 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FILTER SYSTEM - A variable pore size filter media including an upper plate, a retainer, and a support profile disposed between the upper plate and the retainer. The variable pore size filter media also includes a plurality of wire rings disposed on the support profile and longitudinally distributed within a region between the upper plate and the retainer, the plurality of wire rings being distributed in a non-contiguous manner to form a plurality of spaces therebetween. The variable pore size filter media further includes a plurality of pores defined by the plurality of spaces between the plurality of wire rings and a pore size adjustment mechanism configured to vary a respective distance between each of the plurality of wire rings to increase or decrease a respective size of each of the plurality of pores by increasing or decreasing a size of each of the plurality of spaces. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203275 | IMPROVED OIL FILTER - The present invention relates to a filter element comprising an oil filter port adapted to be in fluid communication with an oil port of an engine the oil filter port includes threads for attaching the filter element in the oil port of the engine. Thus, the inventors realized that by providing the oil port with threads, the oil port of the filter element may be tightened in the oil port of the engine to in this way ensure axial locking of the filter element in the engine. The present invention also relation to a corresponding filter housing. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203276 | REINFORCED SPIN ON RECHARGEABLE FILTER AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A rechargeable spin-on filter includes a cover, a housing threadably joined with the housing, and a filter element can be replaced with another filter element relative thereto. The cover and/or housing can be plastic. The cover can include a bottom plate having inlet ports and an outlet port. The bottom plate can be reinforced with an optionally metal reinforcing plate that registers and locks relative to the bottom plate via locking elements, in the form of corresponding apertures and projections or tabs that interfit with one another. A related method is provided. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203277 | PARTICLE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A particulate capturing device includes: a vent pipe having a flow path space through which air containing fine particles flows; an air flow generating portion configured to generate an air flow flowing in a direction in which the air is to be sent in the flow path space of the vent pipe; and a collecting portion disposed in a state of crossing the flow path space of the vent pipe in a direction intersecting the air flow, and configured to collect the fine particles contained in the air, in which the collecting portion is formed of a metal vent plate having plural vent portions with an opening size of 0.005 mm or more and 0.1 mm or less. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203278 | NONWOVEN FABRIC, NONWOVEN FABRIC MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND FILTER - A nonwoven fabric is formed of fibers of 0.10 μm or more and 5.00 μm or less. The nonwoven fabric includes a coarse layer portion and a dense layer portion. In the coarse layer portion, a void volume Pc is at least 90% and an average pore diameter Dc is in a range of 0.5 μm or more and 50 μm or less. In the dense layer portion, a void volume Pd is at least 70% and a relative standard deviation of pore diameter distribution is 20% or less. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203279 | SEALING ELEMENT - A sealing element ( | 2022-06-30 |
20220203280 | DIVERSION OF PRESSURIZED FLUID AND CONTROL IN A COMPRESSOR SYSTEM - A compressor system includes an inlet for receiving a fluid stream, a compressor in communication with the inlet, a separator in communication with the compressor, and a vent. The compressor system also includes a flow diversion control device in communication with the inlet, the compressor, the separator, and the vent, where the flow diversion control device has a first port in fluid communication with the separator, a second port in fluid communication with the inlet, a third port communicatively coupled with the inlet, a fourth port in fluid communication with the vent, and a mechanical valve having a first orientation configured to connect the first port to the second port and the third port to the fourth port for unloading the compressor system, and a second orientation configured to connect the first port to the third port and the second port to the fourth port for loading the compressor system. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203281 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A METALLIC FUNCTIONAL PART DELIMITING A POROUS FILTERING MEDIUM, USING AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND OBTAINED FUNCTIONAL PART - A manufacturing method enabling the obtainment of a functional part essentially formed in a metallic material, all or part of the functional part delimiting a filtering medium permeable to a fluid and delimiting first and second main faces for a preferred circulation of the gas through the filtering medium. The method includes a main phase consisting of an additive manufacturing method in successive passes from a support tray. Each pass includes the deposition of at least one layer of the metallic material, the deposited material adhering to the metallic material deposited before. The deposition is controlled at each pass so the stack of metallic material constitutes the functional part. The filtering medium includes a coalescent network of connecting strands interconnected according to a three-dimensional spatial distribution between the faces, the connecting strands of the network delimiting therebetween pores spatially distributed within the filtering medium in three dimensions between the faces. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203282 | FILTERING DEVICE - A filtering device is provided and has an integrally formed housing, a filtering assembly disposed on one side of the housing and a fan disposed on the other side of the housing through a closure plate. The housing and the closure plate are fabricated separately, thereby allowing the filtering device to be formed with great weight and volume. Further, during operation of the fan, the housing is prevented from vibration, and operation noise of the filtering device is reduced. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203283 | Filter Elements, Air Cleaner Assemblies, and Methods of Use and Assembly - Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203284 | AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM - An air filtration system comprising an extrusion frame with an associated grille proximal to an occupied space, the frame dimension for insertion within a drop ceiling or solid ceiling associated with either a plenum air space or directly to a return air duct associated with an air handler and conditioned supply air, a pleated filter positioned adjacent the grille so as to filter air flowing into the plenum air space from the occupied space, the pleated filter dimensioned for entrapping particles in the 1 to 3 micron size, an ultraviolet lamp for emitting UV-C light positioned adjacent the pleated air filter so as to substantially irradiate airborne particles that may pass through the pleated filter and, in particular to irradiate particles associated with microorganisms, including viruses, an electrical switch and associated electrical ballast for controlling operation of the electrical lamp and so as to ensure that the lamp is not energized when the air filtration system is being installed or service; and means for securing the extruded frame of the air filtration system to a drop ceiling or solid ceiling or wall. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203285 | PARTICULATE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A particulate capturing device includes: a vent pipe having a flow path space through which air containing fine particles flows; an air flow generating portion configured to generate an air flow flowing in a direction in which the air is to he sent in the flow path space of the vent pipe; and a collecting portion disposed in a state of crossing the flow path space of the vent pipe in a direction intersecting the air flow, and configured to collect the fine particles contained in the air, in which the collecting portion is formed of a vent plate having a thickness of 5 mm or less and having plural vent portions with an opening size of 0.005 mm or more and 0.1 mm or less. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203286 | HONEYCOMB FILTER - A honeycomb filter includes a pillar-shaped honeycomb substrate having a porous partition wall disposed so as to surround a plurality of cells serving as a fluid through channel extending from a first end face to a second end face; and a plugging portion provided at an open end on the first end face side or the second end face side of each of the cells, wherein the partition wall constituting the honeycomb substrate is composed of a ceramic porous material, a ratio of a volume of pores having a pore diameter of 10 μm or less with respect to a total pore volume of the partition wall measured by a mercury press-in method is 85 to 95%, and an average pore diameter of the partition wall measured by the mercury press-in method is 4 to 10 μm. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203287 | SWITCHABLE FILTRATION SYSTEM - A switchable filtration system for a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) system is disclosed. The filtration system includes a first filter, a second filter, a switching apparatus, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine an air quality score. When the air quality score exceeds a predetermined threshold, the controller controls the switching apparatus to switch the first filter out of an active airflow path. When the air quality score is at or below the predetermined threshold, the controller controls the switching apparatus to switch the first filter into the active airflow path. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203288 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF OCCUPIED SPACE COMFORT, AIR QUALITY, AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION - Systems and methods of holistically controlling a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) system and a multi-contaminant air cleaner (MCAC) are disclosed. The method includes sensing, via at least one HVACR sensor, at least one comfort parameter; sensing, via at least one MCAC sensor, at least one air-quality parameter; determining, via a controller, minimum air changes of the HVACR system based on the at least one comfort parameter; and determining, via the controller, equivalent air changes of the MCAC and an indoor air quality (IAQ) score based on the at least one air-quality parameter. The method also includes controlling an operation of the HVACR system and controlling an operation of the MCAC based on the determined air changes to optimize an energy consumption. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203289 | COBALT-CARBON GAS COLLECTION APPARATUS - Disclosed is a gas collection apparatus used in manufacturing a semiconductor. The apparatus includes: a housing having a chamber formed therein; a heating member installed in the housing to heat cobalt-carbon gas introduced into the chamber; a cobalt deposition member installed across the chamber of the housing to deposit cobalt composite; and a cooling member that induces carbon composite to be solidified and deposited while rapidly cooling the carbon composite. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203290 | EXHAUST GAS PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING ADSORBENT FOR SUPPRESSING POWDER-LIKE BYPRODUCT - An exhaust gas processing system including a process chamber in which an exhaust gas is produced; an exhaust gas measurer receiving the exhaust gas and measuring a concentration of the exhaust gas; a solid producing gas processor receiving the exhaust gas and removing a solid producing gas contained in the exhaust gas; a gas supply supplying dilution and cooling gases to the solid producing gas processor; a processed gas measurer receiving, as a processed gas, the exhaust gas free of the solid producing gas and measuring a temperature of the processed gas and ingredients of the processed gas; and a controller receiving results of measurement of the concentration of the exhaust gas from the exhaust gas measurer and results of measurement of the temperature of the processed gas and the ingredients of the processed gas from the exhaust gas measurer and controlling the gas supply based on the measurement results. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203291 | MONITORING, CONTROL, AND FAULT SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL OXYGEN PLANT GENERATOR - A monitoring and control system of a molecular sieve oxygen plant generator comprising a PLC controller installed in an oxygen generator, which in turn is connected with an oxygen generator and an air storage tank. The system allows the generation of oxygen in situ and the control and monitoring is remotely controlled. The system comprises artificial intelligence for the monitoring, control and fault self-diagnosis. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203292 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE THROUGH MEMBRANE CONDUITS - A system and method for the collection of carbon dioxide is disclosed. The system includes a liquid sorbent that is a carbon dioxide sorbent, and a plurality of conduits. Each conduit has a hollow interior enclosed by a conduit wall. The conduit wall includes a membrane material that is both hydrophobic, trapping the liquid sorbent inside the hollow interior, and porous, allowing gaseous carbon dioxide to transfer from outside the conduit, through the conduit wall, and into the liquid sorbent. The system also includes a first manifold and a second manifold in fluid communication with the first manifold through the plurality of conduits and a riser. The liquid sorbent flows in a circuit, from the first manifold to the second manifold through the plurality of conduits, and from the second manifold to the first manifold through the riser. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203293 | TWO-STAGE MEMBRANE GAS SEPARATION WITH COOLING AND USE OF SWEEP GAS - Separation of a gas mixture comprising first and second gases may be improved using two cascaded stages of gas separation membrane modules that includes the additional techniques of cooling the feed gas stream that is fed to the feed stage and using a portion of the feed stage retentate as a sweep gas on the feed stage. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203294 | THREE STAGE MEMBRANE GAS SEPARATION WITH COOLING AND USE OF SWEEP GAS - Separation of a gas mixture comprising first and second gases may be improved using three stages of gas separation membrane modules that includes the additional techniques of cooling the feed gas stream that is fed to the feed stage and using a portion of the permeate stage retentate as a sweep gas on the permeate stage. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203295 | FOUR STAGE MEMBRANE GAS SEPARATION WITH COOLING AND USE OF SWEEP GAS - Separation of a gas mixture comprising first and second gases may be improved using four stages of gas separation membrane modules that includes the additional techniques of cooling the feed gas stream that is fed to the first (feed) stage and using a portion of the fourth (second permeate) stage retentate as a sweep gas on the permeate stage. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203296 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE HEADER GLYCOL DISTRIBUTION FOR MULTIPLEXED HEAT EXCHANGERS - Cooling medium circulation systems for supplying a cooling medium through a single header to multiplexed heat exchangers are described. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a storage tank configured to hold a cooling medium in a fluid state; first and second circulation pumps fluidically coupled to the storage tank; a single cooling medium header fluidically coupled with each of the circulation pumps; a first dryer module configured to direct a first portion of cooling medium from the single cooling medium header past a first stream of compressed air and to direct the first portion of cooling medium back to the storage tank; and a second dryer module fluidically configured to direct a second portion of cooling medium from the single cooling medium header past a second stream of compressed air. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARBON CAPTURE - The present disclosure provides systems for carbon capture in combination with production of one or more industrially useful materials. The disclosure also provides methods for carrying out carbon capture in combination with an industrial process. In particular, carbon capture can include carrying out calcination in a reactor, separation of carbon dioxide rich flue gases from industrially useful products, and capture of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide for sequestration of other use, such as enhanced oil recovery. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203298 | CRYOGENIC SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE, SULFUR OXIDES, AND NITROGEN OXIDES FROM FLUE GAS - A method of removing pollutants from flue gas includes cooling the flue gas to remove condensed water. The flue gas is then compressed and dehydrated. The dehydrated flue gas is chilled to separate pollutants. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203299 | Waste Gas Separation and Treatment Apparatus and Control Method Thereof - The present invention can separate waste gases according to whether they are corrosive or non-corrosive to perform pyrolysis treatment thereof individually, wherein powder fixed to a heating module and a chamber is removed to increase operation efficiency and equipment durability, and the collected powder can be externally discharged even during operation. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203300 | METHOD FOR CLEANING SULFUROUS CORROSIVE PROCESS GASES - The invention relates to a method for cleaning corrosive process gases that contain sulfur compounds. According to the method, a gas stream that contains corrosive gases is conducted, in a sorption phase, over an inorganic sorbent material which absorbs at least one of the sorbable sulfurous components on the sorbent material, and the sulfurous compound-depleted gas stream is removed. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203301 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SOLUTION PROCESSING - Equipment, systems, processes and techniques for conducting processing of solutions are described. The techniques can be applied to provide diluted solution (i.e. purified solvent), concentrate solution or each. A variety of specific equipment, example systems and processes are depicted and described. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203302 | CASSETTE TYPE ELECTRODIALYSIS UNIT AND MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - A cassette type electrodialysis unit includes an accommodating box, a filter membrane group and a cover member disposed on the accommodating box. The accommodating box includes a membrane support, a membrane limiting wall and an accommodating opening. The membrane limiting wall is disposed on and surrounds the membrane support to form the accommodation opening. The filter membrane group is disposed on the membrane support and abuts an inner side of the membrane limiting wall, and includes a first ion exchange membrane, a second ion exchange membrane and a spacer disposed therebetween. The cover member includes a main body, an opening penetrating the main body, and a pressing portion. A first side of the main body adjacent to the filter membrane group has a peripheral area and an inner area closer to the opening than the outer area, and the pressing portion is formed on the inner area. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203303 | TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTRATION DEVICE FOR PERFUSION APPLICATIONS - Filter elements for perfusion systems and methods are provided. A filter element sheet includes a microporous membrane having a mean pore size of at least about 0.65 μm and a feed spacer comprising woven fibers and having an open area of at least about 35%. The filter element sheet can be arranged within a filter element, for example, in a spiral-wound format or in a cassette format. A perfusion system includes at least one filter element and a pump configured to control flow of a liquid feed through the at least one filter element. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203304 | CIRCULATING WATER PREPARATION SYSTEM, COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOLING SYSTEM - A circulating water preparation system for cooling plants, a cooling system, in particular a recooling system, and a method for operating such a cooling system. In such a cooling system a surface of a heat exchanger is cooled by wetting with water, the water is collected in a collecting tank and returned by means of a water circuit for the renewed wetting of the surface of the heat exchanger. The method is characterised in that the water is purified by means of a filter, in particular a membrane filter. As a result considerably less biocide is needed to keep the water free of germs, in particular | 2022-06-30 |
20220203305 | ROOM-TEMPERATURE SELECTIVE SWELLING METHOD OF PORE-FORMING USED FOR PREPARING SEPARATION MEMBRANES - The present invention provides a room-temperature selective swelling method of pore-forming used for preparing separation membranes, comprising: treating a dense membrane of an amphiphilic block copolymer by a composite swelling agent at 15-30° C. for 1 min-24 h, removing the residual solvent, then leaving the membrane at room temperature to dry, so as to obtain an amphiphilic block copolymer separation membrane with a bi-continuous porous structure, wherein the composite swelling agent is composed of 60-96% of a first swelling agent and 4-40% of a second swelling agent, the first swelling agent is an alcohol solvent, the second swelling agent is selected from any one or a mixture of two or more of toluene, styrene, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and so on. In the method of the invention, selective swelling can be achieved at room temperature, abating the energy consumption in membrane-forming process. The method has universality and can be widely used in the pore-forming process of various amphiphilic block copolymers. The swelling level and morphology can be controlled by adjusting the composition of the solvent in the swelling agent and the second swelling agent content in the swelling agent. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203306 | COMBINATION OF PYRROLIDONE BASED SOLVENTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POROUS MEMBRANES - The present invention relates to a method for producing a porous membrane, the method being characterized in that a solvent system comprising 2-pyrrolidone and N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone is used, wherein the content ratio of 2-pyrrolidone to N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone in the solvent system is from 90%:10% to 10%:90%, based on mass %, and wherein N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone is N-propyl-2-pyrrolidone and/or N-butyl-2-pyrrolidone. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a porous membrane obtainable by said method. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of a specific solvent system for the production of a porous membrane. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203307 | ZEOLITE MEMBRANES, MOLECULAR SEPARATION METHODS, AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR ZEOLITE MEMBRANES - Disclosed are methods of manufacturing a zeolite membrane, comprising: providing at least one porous substrate; and coating the at least one porous substrate with a membrane. In some embodiments, the method further comprises hydrothermally treating the membrane with a first hydrothermal treatment step with tetrapropylammonium fluoride (TPAF) and a second hydrothermal treatment step with tetraethammonium hydroxide (TEAOH). In some embodiments, coating the substrate with a membrane comprises surrounding at least a portion of the at least one porous substrate with a precursor gel, the gel comprising a gel phase and a plurality of CHA or MFI crystals; heating the at least one porous substrate and the precursor gel; washing the at least one porous substrate; drying the at least one porous substrate; and calcining the at least one porous substrate. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203308 | REACTIVE ADDITIVES IN MEMBRANE PREPARATION - The present disclosure provides a process for producing a modified microporous membrane, comprising (i) Providing a first solution comprising at least one first polymer and at least one epoxy functional compound; (ii) Providing a second solution comprising at least one diamine compound; (iii) Bringing the first solution and the second solution into contact, thereby obtaining a modified microporous membrane comprising at least one first polymer and the crosslinked reaction product of the at least one epoxy functional compound and the at least one diamine compound; wherein the modified microporous membrane is a hollow-fiber membrane; and wherein the first solution is a dope solution, the second solution is a bore solution, and bringing the first and second solutions into contact takes place in a spinneret. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203309 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE - A system for introducing pressurized gas into a liquid, including: (a) a housing adapted to receive a canister of pressurized gas, the housing including a threaded internal surface to receive a threaded neck of the canister; (b) an applicator in fluid communication with the canister and operationally coupled to the housing; (c) a liquid container adapted to hold therein a carbonated beverage; (d) a receiving port adapted to be reversibly mated with the applicator in an airtight coupling so as to facilitate fluid communication of the pressurized gas into the liquid container. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203310 | Fluid Mixing Apparatus and Methods for Mixing and Improving Homogeneity of Fluids - Apparatus that mixes non-homogenous fluid. A threaded shaft within a housing circulates fluid within a container to effect mixing. In one embodiment, when placed in a container of fluid, the housing the fluid is recirculated through opposing ends of the housing. In an embodiment of a related method for mixing, a pump housing containing a screw journaled for rotation receives fluid within a container and conveys the fluid therethrough to circulate a fluid portion in the container along an exterior surface of the housing for mixing with another fluid portion to improve fluid homogeneity. After mixing, the portion of the fluid which first circulates through the housing may recirculate through the housing with said another portion of the fluid. The fluid may be continuously mixed and recirculated through the housing. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203311 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTANTANEOUS ON-LINE CARBONATION OF WATER THROUGH ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING - Carbonation apparatus is provided for carbonating a mixed input flow of pressurized and refrigerated carbon dioxide and water. A first cartridge is disposed within the carbonation chamber, defining a porous micromesh net in fluid communication with the input flow and a central cavity in fluid communication with the carbonation chamber output port. The micromesh net is configured to break up chains of water molecules passing through the net, to enhance bonding between the water and carbon dioxide molecules within the cartridge. The net also responds to the flow of water and carbon dioxide molecules impacting and passing through the net by generating a passive polarizing field that has a polarizing influence on the water molecules to further enhance bonding. Beads may be provided within the cartridge for capturing and stabilizing carbon dioxide molecules to yet further enhance bonding between the water and the carbon dioxide molecules. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203312 | LIQUID CONTAINING GAS BUBBLES PRODUCTION APPARATUS - A production apparatus for a liquid containing gas bubbles includes a casing, a pump unit, and a gas bubble-mixing unit. The casing is provided with a main flow channel for a liquid, the main flow channel having a liquid inflow port and a liquid outflow port. The pump unit is disposed in the main flow channel and pumps the liquid to the liquid outflow port from the liquid inflow port. The gas bubble-mixing unit includes a first choke portion that is disposed in the main flow channel and has an inner diameter decreased and a gas supply channel that supplies the first choke portion with a gas. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203313 | Pressurized Fluid Mixing Device - A pressurized fluid mixing device is disclosed, including an inner casing and an outer casing. A first channel is arranged in the inner casing and includes one or more unit channels, adjacent unit channels of which are communicated with each other, flow blocking members are fixed on the unit channels, the inner casing is provided with one or more first inlets and one or more first outlets, a second channel is arranged in the outer casing, the outer casing is provided with one or more second inlets and one or more second outlets, and the inner casing is fixed on the second channel. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203314 | EXHAUST GAS DIFFUSING DEVICE - An exhaust gas diffusing device includes an outside air mixing cylinder with an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of a discharge-side end portion of an exhaust pipe to send out exhaust gas of an engine of a vehicle, the outside air mixing cylinder positioned to receive the exhaust gas from the exhaust pipe and to receive outside air to be mixed with the exhaust gas, and at least one air director at a position on the outside air mixing cylinder upstream in a direction in which the exhaust gas flows or in the exhaust pipe to promote the mixing. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203315 | Device for Manufacturing Granular Materials or Extrudates - A device for producing granular materials or extrudates. The device includes a container having: an inlet for the material to be treated, an inlet for a liquid; a stirring device for producing an intermediate product from the material to be processed and the liquid; an outlet for the intermediate product; and an emptying pipe. The device includes an emptying pipe, which has: an inlet for the intermediate product; an outlet for the granular material or extrudate; and a conveying device, which conveys the intermediate product from the inlet of the emptying pipe toward the outlet of the emptying pipe, the emptying pipe, which is rotatable about an axis E-E, being arranged on the container in such a way that the emptying pipe can be moved between an open position and a closed position relative to the container. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203316 | STEAM AUTOCLAVE PROCESS CHAMBER AND THE METHOD OF PRODUCING THE STEAM AUTOCLAVE PROCESS CHAMBER - A steam autoclave process chamber in the form of an open metal tank fitted with the necessary technical means to fix the closing lid and to connect the necessary accessories characterised in that there is at least one heater ( | 2022-06-30 |
20220203317 | MICRO-INTERFACE STRENGTHENING REACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYETHYLENE BY USING A SOLUTION PROCESS - A micro-interface strengthening reaction system and method for preparing polyethylene by using a solution process are provided. The system includes a pre-polymerization reactor and a polymerization reactor connected in sequence. The pre-polymerization reactor is provided with a pre-polymerization micro-interface generators, and the polymerization reactor is provided with a micro-interface generator. The system further includes a desolvation tower for removing solvents and impurities from the polyethylene product. A polyethylene inlet is disposed at a middle part of the desolvation tower, and the polyethylene inlet is connected with the flash tank bottom outlet. A nitrogen micro-interface generator for dispersing and breaking high-temperature nitrogen into micro-bubbles is disposed within the desolvation tower. Through installing the micro-interface generators on the pre-polymerization reactor and the micro-interface and on the polymerization reactor, the mass transfer area between gas phase and liquid phase is increased, the reaction efficiency is improved, and energy consumption is reduced. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203318 | SUBMERGED PROPYLENE HYDRATION MICRO-INTERFACE STRENGTHENING REACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A submerged propylene hydration micro-interface strengthening reaction system and a method are proposed. The system includes a reactor, a first micro-interface generator and a second micro-interface generator. Through the micro-interface generators, the propylene is broken to form micron-scale bubbles, which are mixed with reactants and deionized water to form a gas-liquid emulsion, so as to increase a phase boundary area between gas and liquid phases, and achieve a strengthening mass transfer effect under a lower preset operating condition. The micro-scale bubbles can be fully mixed with the deionized water to from a gas-liquid emulsion. By fully mixing gas and liquid phases, it can ensure that the deionized water in the system is in full contact with propylene, and they are fully in contact with the catalyst, which effectively improves the efficiency of preparing isopropanol. | 2022-06-30 |
20220203319 | REGENERATION VESSEL ADSORPTION ZONE AND PROCESS FOR ADSORBING HALOGEN-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND SAMPLING CATALYST - A regenerator vessel for adsorbing halogen-containing material from a regenerator vent gas stream has a plurality of catalyst nozzles disposed at a top portion of the regenerator vessel. A first gas outlet is associated with a chlorination zone, and a second gas outlet associated with a combustion zone. A drying zone is in fluid communication with an air heater and the drying zone located in a bottom portion of the regenerator vessel. The first gas outlet is configured to withdraw a first gas stream from the chlorination zone and the second gas outlet is configured to withdraw a second gas stream from the combustion zone. The top portion of the regenerator vessel has an adsorption zone having a vent gas inlet port, a vent gas outlet port, and a portion of an annular catalyst bed. | 2022-06-30 |