31st week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220241634 | FIRE SYSTEM - A system includes a fire panel | 2022-08-04 |
20220241635 | FIRE SUPPRESSING COMPOSITIONS - The present application provides compositions comprising (a) at least one lignin; and (b) at least one polymeric thickening agent. Mixture of said compositions with water or an aqueous solution provides fire suppressing and/or fire-retarding hydrogels. Also provided are hydrogels prepared from the compositions, and methods of using the hydrogels to extinguish, suppress and/or prevent fires. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241636 | PLAYGROUND CLIMBER UNIT COMPRISING ONE OR MORE NET-CONTAINING PORTIONS AND/OR ONE OR MORE SUSPENDED TUBE PORTIONS - The present disclosure is directed to climbing units that provide an enhanced play experience through the incorporation of any of a variety of elements including nets, suspended portions, and coupling elements, and to playground structures that contain those climbing units. In some embodiments, the climber unit may comprise one or more rigid portions and one or more net-containing portions connected end-to-end to produce a continuous climbing pathway. In other embodiments, the climber unit may comprise one or more rigid portions and one or more suspended portions connected end-to-end to produce a continuous climbing pathway. The suspended portion may be attached to adjacent rigid portions by flexible couplers, such that the suspended portion will move when a child climbs through it. In other embodiments, the climber unit may be mounted to an elevated playground structure such that there are no footers connecting the climber unit to the ground. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241637 | RESISTANCE ADJUSTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A resistance adjustable exercise device, including a resistance assembly to provide resistance to movement, a handle assembly connected to at least a portion of the resistance assembly to move the resistance assembly in at least one of a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction, and a control unit disposed on at least a portion of the handle assembly to adjust at least one of a first resistance level and a second resistance level of the resistance assembly. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241638 | ADJUSTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A sliding clip is disclosed. The clip may slide along a strap, for example on a belt. Optionally the clip includes a fastener. Optionally, the fastener may be configured to hold one or more cords, for example bungee cords. For example, the cords may fit into a channel and/or be immobilized by a pressing them with a clamp and/or a threaded knob. Optionally the positions of the cords may be adjusted and/or the fastener may be opened for replacement of the cords. Optionally the fastener is configured for one handed use. For example the parts may be retained together even when the fastener is opened. Optionally one or more clips and/or bungee cords are mounted of a belt assembly forming an exercise device. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241639 | Adjustable Squat Bar - An exercise bar includes a center bar; a pair of weight bars, each weight bar rotatable relative to the center bar about a pivot axis to a plurality of camber positions; a pair of support bars configured to rest on a user's shoulder, each support bar extending from one of the weight bars; and a locking mechanism for locking the weight bars in any of the plurality of camber positions. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241640 | Adjustable dumbbell grip structure - An adjustable dumbbell grip, comprising a central tube, internal parts, external parts, a first screw shaft and a second screw shaft; a central rod is provided inside the central tube; the internal parts are two and each internal part is respectively provided on a side of the central tube; the internal parts are connected to the central tube via a plurality of fastening pieces, a plurality of insert blocks are provided on the fastening pieces; by rotating the central tube and screw shaft structure, the first screw shaft and the second screw shaft disposed on two ends of the assembly extend outwards, so weight plates can be placed on the screw shafts. Meanwhile, by moving pins, semicircular weight plates can be attached, making it easy to increase or reduce weights with weight plates, semicircular weight plates and initial weight plates, and the assembly is easy to use, adjust and maintain. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241641 | Systems and Methods of Swimming Analysis - Systems and methods of analyzing a user's motion during a swimming session are described. One or more motions sensors can collect motion data of the user. A processor circuit can make motion analysis based on the motion data. The processor circuit can determine if the user's arm swing is a genuine swim stroke. The processor circuit can also determine whether the user is swimming or turning. The processor circuit can also classify the user's swim stroke style. The processor circuit can also determine the user's swim stroke phase. The processor circuit can also determine the user's stroke orbit consistency. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241642 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MOVEMENT BASED INSTRUCTION - A method, comprising providing playback of one or more sets of three dimensional positional data of a subject performing an activity; detecting input from an editor respective to the playback of the one or more sets of three dimensional positional data; and storing parameters of the activity based on the detected input in an activity profile for use in movement based instruction. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241643 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME DATA QUANTIFICATION, ACQUISITION, ANALYSIS, AND FEEDBACK - This disclosure relates to systems, media, and methods for quantifying and monitoring exercise parameters and/or motion parameters, including performing data acquisition, analysis, and providing scientifically valid, clinically relevant, and/or actionable diagnostic feedback. Embodiments may be related to systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for providing baseline-adjusted real-time feedback to a user. Embodiments may include determining a type of activity for the user. Embodiment may include receiving data from the one or more motion sensors indicating a time-dependent series of three axis acceleration data and three-axis orientation data. Embodiments additionally may include providing a graphical user interface with a real-time representation of the received data. The real-time representation may include a scaled representation of at least one dimension of the time-dependent series of three axis acceleration data and three-axis orientation data for at least one of the one or more motion sensors based on the updated baseline adjustment. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241644 | SMART MAT, TERMINAL, SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF FOR INTERACTIVE TRAINING - The present disclosure relates to an interactive fitness system and a control method thereof for detecting an action of a user moving on a smart mat while wearing a wearable terminal, and providing feedback based on the detected result. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a technology for transmitting and receiving data with at least one of a smart mat and a wearable terminal, and determining whether or not a user is performing training correctly based on the transmitted and received data. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241645 | SMART TRAINING SYSTEM - A weight training device for a smart training system is described. The device may include a handle. The device also includes a resistance member coupled to the handle and configured to resist a motion of the handle. The device also includes a sensor coupled between the handle and the resistance member and configured to collect sensor data. The sensor data may include a degree of force applied to the handle. The device also includes a communication interface configured to transmit the sensor data to a remote computing device. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241646 | SMART TRAINING SYSTEM - Smart weight training systems and methods are described. An example method includes receiving sensor data from a sensor disposed in a weight lifting device, and determining, by a processing device, one or more exercise characteristics based on the sensor data. The one or more exercise characteristics can include a power exerted by a user of the weight lifting device. The exercise characteristics can be displayed on a user interface display or recorded to a storage device. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241647 | VIDEO REBROADCASTING WITH MULTIPLEXED COMMUNICATIONS AND DISPLAY VIA SMART MIRRORS, AND SMART WEIGHT INTEGRATION - A method includes causing display, during a first time period and via a first set of multiple smart mirrors, of live video depicting at least one user associated with the first set of multiple smart mirrors, without displaying a workout video. The method also includes causing display, during a second time period following and mutually exclusive of the first time period, and via a second set of multiple smart mirrors, of a workout video and a representation of at least one user associated with the second set of smart mirrors. The method also includes causing display, during a third time period following and mutually exclusive of the second time period, and via a third set of multiple smart mirrors, of live video depicting at least one user associated with the third set of multiple smart mirrors. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241648 | EXERCISE SYSTEM, METHOD FOR PROVIDING EXERCISE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - In an exercise system, a first user uses an exercise device indoors and a second user moves outdoors simultaneously. The exercise system includes, for the first user, an exercise device used indoors and a first processor configured or programmed to calculate a virtual movement distance of the first user; and for the second user, a second processor configured or programmed to obtain positional information indicating geographic coordinates of a position of the second user moving outdoors. The first processor displays, on a display, an image including a virtual positional relationship between the first user and the second user in an outdoor area where the second user is moving based on the positional information of the second user and the virtual movement distance of the first user. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241649 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF - An exercise device includes a use-sensor connected to a flywheel. The use-sensor detects motion of the flywheel. If the flywheel is moving, a power interrupt on a power supply connects power to the exercise device. If the flywheel is not moving, the power interrupt disconnects power from the exercise device, thereby improving device safety. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241650 | Mechanical Apparatus for Human Balance Training - A mechanical apparatus for human balance training includes a cross bar whose center is attached to a pivotable protrusion extending from a leg having a base. The apparatus also includes a slidable sheath surrounding a portion of the leg proximate to the pivotable protrusion. The slidable sheath has a plurality of allowed positions relative to the leg, each position limiting tilt of the cross bar to a respective angular range. In some embodiments, each allowed position limits tilt of the cross bar by controlling an extent by which the pivotable protrusion extends out from the sheath. In some embodiments, the sheath is threaded relative to the leg and the allowed positions are a continuous range adjusted by twisting the sheath relative to the leg. In some embodiments, the allowed positions are predefined locking positions. Each locking position limits tilt of the cross bar to a respective predefined angular range. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241651 | SWIMMING ASSISTANCE APPRATUS - Disclosed is a swimming assistance apparatus, which is worn on a user's both feet to provide the user with buoyancy, such that the user can float on water and swim in a good swimming style while repeatedly moving the waist from side to side like a fish, thereby reinforcing the user's waist muscles. Persons who have knee joint arthralgia or backache or persons who have disability in the lower body can use the swimming assistance apparatus for medical purposes, such as pain relief or treatment. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241652 | GOLF BALL HAVING NON-PLANAR PARTING LINE - The present invention is directed to a golf ball having a non-planar parting line on its spherical surface. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241653 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - Disclosed herein is a golf club head that comprises a strike face. The strike face has a central region, defined by a forty millimeter by twenty millimeter rectangular area centered on a center of the strike face and elongated in a heel-to-toe direction. Within the central region, the strike face has a characteristic time (CT) of no more than 257 microseconds. Within the central region, no less than 25% of the strike face has a coefficient of restitution (COR) of at least 0.8. Within the central region, no less than 60% of the strike face has a CT of at least 235 microseconds. Within the central region, no less than 35% of the strike face has a CT of at least 240 microseconds. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241654 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club head includes a body and a face positioned at a forward portion of the body. The golf club head also includes one or more mass elements positioned at predetermined locations about the head. The mass elements assist in achieving a desired relationship between the moment of inertia about a center of gravity x-axis and the moment of inertia about a center of gravity z-axis. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241655 | GOLF CLUB HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT ASSEMBLY - An iron-type golf club head incudes a body, a recessed channel, and a weight assembly. The body includes a striking face, a sole, and a back portion positioned between the sole and the striking face. The striking face includes an upper topline edge and a lower leading edge opposite to the upper topline edge. The recessed channel is formed in the back portion and defines a curved path. The weight assembly includes a weight at least partially disposed within the recessed channel and configured to be positioned in at least a first position on the curved path and at a second position on the curved path. The curved path is defined such that when the weight is moved from the first position to the second position, a first end of the weight is moved closer to the upper topline edge and closer to the striking face. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241656 | GOLF CLUB PUTTER - A putter type golf club head having a frontal ball striking face that engages and grips a golf ball during the execution of a putting stroke to direct the golf ball in a straight line toward the intended target. The face includes a plurality of ball striking land areas and a plurality of adjacent and complimentary recessed channels that form an opening toward and on either side of the midpoint of the hitting area of the face. The ball contact areas are smaller than the adjacent recessed channels at the midpoint of the hitting area of the face. Gripping edges at the interface of the land areas and the recessed channels redirect the golf ball toward the intended target when the ball is miss hit away from the midpoint of the face. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241657 | GOLF CLUB COMPRISING GOLF CLUB HEAD - Provided is a golf club that allows for adjustment of the swing balance in relation to the whole golf club. A golf club head in one embodiment includes a club head and a grip. The club head has a sole portion provided with one or more attachment recesses to which weight attachment members with different weights are attachable, and the grip is provided with an attachment recess to which the weight attachment members with different weights are attachable. The weight attachment members with different weights are interchangeable between the one or more attachment recesses of the club head and between the one or more attachment recesses of the club head and the attachment recess of the grip. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241658 | WHEELED GOLF BAG - A transport system is provided that includes a golf bag and a number of removable wheel structures. An attachment mechanism is provided that couples the removable wheel structures to the golf bag. A handle is coupled to the golf bag. The handle and the removable wheel structures are configured to transport the golf bag. One or more wheel storage devices are coupled to the golf bag for storing the removable wheel structures. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241659 | ASSEMBLABLE STAND GOLF BAG - The present invention provides an assemblable stand golf bag capable of being assembled and disassembled autonomously by a consumer. The assemblable stand golf bag comprises: a bag body and a support structure assembly for opening and keeping the bag body in an open state, disposed in the bag body, where the bag body includes a bag main body, a head frame connected to a top of the bag main body, a base connected to a bottom of the bag main body, and a guide structure for fixing a mounting track of the support structure assembly. By providing the detachable support structure assembly, the stand golf bag may be stored and transported in a compressed form, so that production and sales costs are greatly saved. By providing the guide structure, it is very convenient for the consumer to autonomously assemble the golf bag. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241660 | CLOTH SECURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of and for removably securing a cloth or towel to a magnetically cohesive surface using a permanent magnet attached to and/or integrated into the cloth or towel. Preferably, the magnet is a disc magnet encased in a plastic or silicone rubber housing integrated or affixed into or upon a cloth or towel. A magnetic golf towel comprising a moisture absorbent material; and a magnet, wherein the magnet is connected to the moisture absorbent material, and wherein the magnet is configured to be attached to a golf club, so that the magnetic golf towel can be picked up via the golf club. A method for picking up a magnetic golf towel comprising providing the magnetic golf towel and using a golf club to magnetically attach to the magnet of the golf towel, thereby allowing a user to pick up the magnetic golf towel. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241661 | HOCKEY STICK HAVING A HEATED BLADE - A heated hockey stick includes a heating system having a power source contained within the shaft of the hockey stick, a heating element within the blade of the hockey stick connected to the power source and configured to heat at least the blade of the hockey stick. An actuatable switch device may be employed to manually or automatically for enable or disable the power source. The hockey stick may include structure to enable adjustment of the length of the shaft of the heated hockey stick. An external heating device may be used in conjunction with the present heated hockey stick. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241662 | Play and Practice Apparatus, System and Use - The present specification discloses a play and practice apparatus, system and associated methods of use and kits comprising such play and practice apparatus and/or system. In particular aspects, the play and practice apparatus, system and associated methods of use are utilized for practice and/or games utilizing a ball. In one aspect, the play and practice apparatus has a first playing surface and a second playing surface substantially opposing the first playing surface, and the ball can be a volleyball. In another aspect, the play and practice apparatus is useful as a training aid as well as for playing a game utilizing the play and practice apparatus. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241663 | LAUNCH MONITOR - A launch monitor for golf training includes both a continuous wave radar transmitter and a frequency modulated continuous wave radar transmitter. A first set of golf ball trajectory parameters are estimated with the continuous wave radar transmitter and a second, different set of golf ball trajectory parameters are estimated with the frequency modulated continuous wave radar transmitter. The array of transmitters and receivers may be non-uniform. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241664 | Golf Ball Return Device - A golf ball return device for putting mats that does not require a golf ball to go up a ramp for it to be returned to the golfer. This is achieved by utilizing the thickness of the putting mat to gravitate the golf ball to a ball kick area from where a kick-back device bounces the golf ball back to the golfer. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241665 | EXERCISE STORAGE SYSTEM - An exercise storage system includes a storage compartment including at least one storage element. Exercise equipment is stored on the storage elements. A door is connected to the storage compartment with a hinge such that the viewing angle of the door is adjustable. A display on the door includes a backlit display and a mirrored display. A user may select exercise equipment from the storage compartment and perform an exercise activity while viewing the display. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241666 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COORDINATING MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR OR CEREBROVASCULAR HEMODYNAMICS - Described herein are systems and methods of guiding a user to achieve musculoskeletal counterpulsation. A method may include receiving a cardiovascular cycle signal from a first sensor; determining a heart rate of the user based on the cardiovascular cycle signal; receiving a rhythmic musculoskeletal activity timing signal from a second sensor; determining an actual musculoskeletal activity cycle (MSKC) to cardiovascular cycle (CC) timing relationship; comparing the actual MSKC to CC timing relationship to a target MSKC to CC timing relationship; providing a recurrent prompt to the user as a timing indication for performance of a rhythmic musculoskeletal activity to guide the user to achieve a musculoskeletal activity cycle rate (MSKR) that approaches the target MSKC to CC timing relationship; and altering a feature of the recurrent prompt based on a determined alignment between the actual MSKC to CC timing relationship and the target MSKC to CC timing relationship. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241667 | POSITIONAL DETECTION SYSTEM - A sports and performance media positional detection system, comprising: at least two elements, with at least one element involved in the sporting activity; a power source; and machine-to-machine communication, which are collectively arranged such that if any two or more elements interact, their electromagnetic properties can be detected thus allowing the position of the interacting elements to be communicated to a decision maker. The system can be applied to at least one stationary element, which can be the playing surface, lines defining the boundaries, or a set of goalposts; and at least one moving element, which could be a ball, footwear, or the participants themselves. The system can also be applied to performance media capture. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241668 | EXERCISE SYSTEM DISPLAY DEVICE SUPPORT - An exercise system includes an exercise system display including magnetic material and a displayable area. A support device is magnetically connected to the exercise system display to support a mobile device. The mobile device covers a portion of the displayable area. The mobile device is movable so that a user can move the mobile device to a convenient viewing location. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241669 | FLAG FOOTBALL MARKER - An electronic sideline marker for use in football comprises a first display configured to display an indication of a down and a second display configured to display one or more timers. The second display may be configured to display a play clock, a go-clock, and/or a throw-clock. A play clock may first be displayed, and the marker may then receive an indication (e.g., a button press) that the football has been snapped, at which point display of the play clock may be replaced with display of a go-clock. The marker may be configured to output indications when the play clock, go-clock, and/or throw-clock expire. The marker may be configured to electronically communicate with one or more other markers for use in the football game, or one or more other remote electronic devices such as sensors in flag football belts, flags, and/or footballs. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241670 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WEARABLE DEVICE - Provided is a method for controlling a wearable device. The method includes acquiring a first time stamp, where the first time stamp is a time at which a user starts climbing; calculating a single-lap climbing altitude of the user according to data of a barometer; acquiring a second time stamp according to a preset single-lap altitude and the single-lap climbing altitude; calculating a climbing time according to the first time stamp and the second time stamp; and calculating a single-lap vertical velocity according to the climbing time and the single-lap altitude. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241671 | System and Methods for Providing a User Key Performance Indicators for Basketball - The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for providing a user with key performance indicators of a basketball player relating to accuracy, precision and improvement. Specifically, the disclosure is directed to a system of sensors coupled to a basketball backboard adapted to provide an accurate tracking of a shot in a given three-dimensional space and extract features manipulated to yield key performance indicators based on establishing whether, how often and where the ball center passes the rim plane at a sub-cm resolution over a period of no more than 200 msec. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241672 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SWIM ANALYSIS - Automatic swimming analysis and nearly immediate feedback on a user device is disclosed. A sensor placed on a swimmer's waistline instantaneously measures data of the swim, allows to upload this data to a cloud system performing immediate analysis using algorithms. The cloud system provides feedback which helps determine proper (or improper) swimming techniques, comparing patterns to own past swims or to professional swimmers. The sensor enables stroke improvement with output including graphs, single numerical values, and detailed single-stroke data. The output provides both easy to understand metrics for amateur swimmers as well as more technical analysis options for advanced users. Metrics for amateurs can include swim symmetry analysis, speed consistency analysis, and stroke consistency analysis. More technical/detailed information includes comparison of strokes of each arm to the other, comparison of strokes made by left and right arms, mathematical analyses of strokes, and average, maximum, minimum, and instantaneous speeds. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241673 | QUICK RELEASE LEG GUARD ASSEMBLY - A quick release protective equipment assembly is disclosed and may include a fabric sleeve adapted to be worn by an athlete and a piece of protective equipment removably attached to the fabric sleeve by one or more magnetic fasteners and one or magnets embedded in the fabric sleeve and the protective equipment. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241674 | ADJUSTABLE SKI SEAT ASSEMBLY - A ski seat assembly is provided that includes a support structure, a seat coupled to the support structure, and an adjustable binding insert mechanism coupled to the support structure. The adjustable binding insert mechanism including a toe piece, a heel piece, and an adjustable connector connecting the toe piece to the heel piece, wherein the adjustable connector is adjustable to adjust a length of the adjustable binding insert mechanism to fit into a binding on a ski. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241675 | SKATEBOARD TRUCK - A truck includes a base plate, a hanger, a kingpin, and a bushing assembly. The base plate includes a coupling portion and a contact portion. The kingpin is disposed within a portion of the hanger to rotatably couple the hanger to the base plate. The bushing assembly includes at least one bushing disposed in a recess of the contact portion and in contact with the hanger. The bushing assembly including a bushing adjustment coupled to at least one of the base plate or the hanger and configured to selectively engage the at least one bushing to transition the bushing assembly between a first configuration in which the at least one bushing exerts a first force in response to rotation of the hanger and a second configuration in which the at least one bushing exerts a second force different from the first force in response to rotation of the hanger. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241676 | STOWABLE SKATEBOARD - A stowable motorized skateboard comprising a first board section, a second board section, a power supply section, and support bars. The first board section includes a locking mechanism and first support anchors. The second board section includes a controller, a motor, second support anchors, and power supply anchors. The power supply section is between the first and second board sections, encasing a battery electrically coupled to the controller and the motor, and including a catch receiving the locking mechanism. The power supply section further receives the power supply anchors. The support bars extend from the first board section to the second board section and receive the first support anchors and the second support anchors. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241677 | MODULAR GAME TABLE - Described herein are modular game tables configured to have freely removable and connectable insert panels to allow a single game table to be converted to accommodate different games or different configurations as needed. In some embodiments, the interchangeable insert panels can be utilized to convert the game tables between cornhole tables and beer pong tables as needed by users. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241678 | SMART ELECTRONIC GAME BOARD - An electronic game board ( | 2022-08-04 |
20220241679 | GAME DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Systems, devices, and methods for a system for a 3-D combination puzzle cube. A game device may include: an outer shell defining a set of guide channels, an inner shell housed within the outer shell, a tumbler system housed within the inner shell, and a set of cube components configured to slide across the set of guide channels, where the set of cube components are arranged to form a 3×3×3 cube, and where at least four cube components on each side of the formed 3×3×3 cube have an imprinted chess piece. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241680 | CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - In a case where an actual object is moved by a user manipulation or by other means, physical phenomena associated with the object are addressed. A control system includes a mobile apparatus being an apparatus that moves on a sheet where images indicating coordinates are arranged and having a camera for photographing part of the sheet. The control system acquires the user manipulation, controls the mobile apparatus in such a manner as to travel according to the user manipulation (S | 2022-08-04 |
20220241681 | INPUT APPARATUS FOR A GAMES CONSOLE - The invention provides an improved controller ( | 2022-08-04 |
20220241682 | Analog Joystick-Trackpad - The joystick input controller includes a concave and circular touch sensitive surface, a coordinate transformer for converting the 2-dimensional coordinate into a joystick coordinate, the coordinate transformer comprises a look-up table having and address input and a stored data value, and a digital device interface for communicating input position data containing the joystick coordinate to the computing device, The digital device interface corresponds to a digital data communications interface. The joystick coordinates corresponds to a circle limited coordinates. The touch sensitive surface generates a 2-dimensional coordinate correspond to a point of contact by a user at on the touch sensitive surface, the touch sensitive surface generates an x-axis value and a y-axis value, and a center location of the touch sensitive surface having a lowest point in the concave surface generates the x-axis value equal 512 and the y-axis value equal to 512. The address input to the look-up table corresponds to the x-axis value and the y-axis value concatenated together, and the stored data value at each location within the loop-up table corresponds to a 2-dimensional position within the joystick coordinates. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241683 | Asynchronous Virtual Reality Interactions - A method includes: recording gameplay metadata generated from execution of a first session of a video game, wherein the execution of the first session renders a first view of a virtual environment of the video game for presentation through the first HMD, the first view being from a first location in the virtual environment determined by the interactive gameplay; after completion of the first session, storing the gameplay metadata to a cloud storage; receiving a request from a client device to spectate gameplay from the first session; responsive to the request, then retrieving the gameplay metadata from the cloud storage, and initiating execution of a second session of the video game using the gameplay metadata to recreate gameplay events from the first session in the second session, wherein the execution of the second session renders a second view of the virtual environment for presentation through a second HMD. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241684 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, OPERATION DEVICE, AND OPERATION DEVICE CONTROL METHOD - An operation device has a movable portion movable between a first position and a second position. The movable portion is operated by a user while the operation device is gripped by the user. The operation device receives information identifying a control mode and control information defined for each control mode as an instruction related to control of a tactile force sense, and controls the tactile force sense presented to the movable portion by using the received control information in the control mode identified by the received information. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241685 | SELECTING COMPRESSION FORMATTING BASED ON LATENCY WHEN TRANSITIONING BETWEEN VIDEO STREAMS OF STREAMING INTERACTIVE VIDEO SERVERS - A method by which a streaming interactive video user session is handed off from one streaming interactive video server to another without noticeable disruption to the video stream or the user interactivity. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241686 | INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, SYSTEM, APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A system/method for a cloud game can improve sharing to a social application that is locally running on a terminal. The system/method improves the scalability of cloud games, provides improved information processing, improves the sociality of cloud games, achieves a high degree of dissemination of cloud games, improves the degree of participation of players in cloud games, and improves the interaction rate of cloud games. The system/method includes logging, by a terminal, in to a cloud game installed in a server based on a trigger instruction of a cloud game login portal, transmitting an operation instruction to the server on which the cloud game is installed, and receiving sharing information including data to-be-shared transmitted by the server. The terminal can share the data to-be-shared to a target social application. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORTABLE EXERGAMING - In a first aspect, a system for playing a video game is provided that includes (1) one or more sensors adapted to monitor one or more biometric parameters of a user and communicate the one or more monitored biometric parameters (MBPs); (2) a computing device adapted to communicate with the one or more sensors and to receive the one or more communicated MBPs; and (3) a video game having an avatar adapted to move an object on an incline, the video game adapted to execute on the computing device. The video game is adapted to control the avatar to perform an action in the video game based in part on the received one or more communicated MBPs. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241688 | Method, Apparatus, GUIs and APIs For A User Experience Design Related To Hands-Free Gaming Accessibility - The technology necessary for hands-free video gaming is available, especially for head-gesture-centric controls. However, remapping controls to head gestures ranges from frustratingly tedious to impossible. The inventor proposes a common language of gestures and game actions that categorizes the controls by their use frequency. The suggested categories are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. The most preferred gestures and more frequently used controls are classified as primary while the least preferred gestures and least frequently used controls classified as quaternary. The inventor also proposes constructing an interface software and API to gather data from game designers, hardware designers, and users to suggest optimized game controls for users requiring accessibility. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241689 | Game Character Rendering Method And Apparatus, Electronic Device, And Computer-Readable Medium - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a game character rendering method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a computer-readable medium. The method includes: obtaining a mesh model corresponding to each part of the game character, when a triggering operation for changing the game character's equipment is detected; determining, according to the triggering operation for the changing equipment, equipment texture and equipment data corresponding to each part; obtaining a combined game character, by combining mesh models and equipment textures corresponding to respective parts based on the equipment data; and rendering the combined game character. The present disclose may recombine parts obtained after splitting a mesh model of a game character during equipment change of the character, and then perform integral rendering, such that only one rendering is required, and the efficiency of rendering is improved. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241690 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SOFT DECOUPLING AN INPUT - In a virtual reality environment a user's movements are coupled, meaning the user cannot walk and look in different directions. Discloses are methods and systems for soft decoupling the movements of the user in a virtual reality environment, enabling the user to look and walk in different directions simulating real-world interactions. The soft decoupling is performed by receiving acceleration and orientation data from sensors attached to the user. A heading and a heading delta based on a ratio are calculated. The calculated heading and a velocity are translated into soft decoupling inputs for the virtual reality environment. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241691 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TACTICAL ASSISTANCE TO A PLAYER IN A SHOOTING VIDEO GAME - A computer-implemented method, computer-readable medium and video game apparatus for a video game. The method includes maintaining a virtual environment in memory, the virtual environment comprising a player-controlled game object and a second game object, the player-controlled game object being associated with a virtual display component. The method also includes determining if the virtual display component satisfies a position condition relative to the second game object and, if so, obtaining preview information indicative of an interactive gameplay effect that would be carried out in the event of receipt of activation input via a game control interface and displaying the preview information in the virtual display component displayed on a screen. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241692 | PROGRAM, METHOD, AND TERMINAL DEVICE - The present invention is to, on a basis of data including information capable of specifying a motion input by a performer who plays a character arranged in a virtual space and a speech of the performer, produce a behavior of the character, to enable the character viewed from a predetermined point of view in the virtual space to display on a predetermined display unit, and to enable a sound depending on the speech of the performer to output. A behavior of a mouth of the character in the virtual space is controlled based on the data, a next facial expression to be taken as the facial expression of the character is specified in accordance with a predetermined rule, and switching control is performed on the facial expression of the character in the virtual space to the facial expression, which is specified by the step of specifying, with lapse of time. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241693 | GAME ITEM TRANSACTION SYSTEM, MEDIATION SERVER, GAME USER TERMINAL, AND GAME ITEM TRANSACTION METHOD - A game item transaction system includes: a user terminal for executing game item wallet software for management of game items possessed by a game user, and generating transaction information of a game item possessed by the game user and broadcasting the same over a network; a game server for managing the progress of a game and storing game user IDs, which are identification information of users of the game, and information on game items possessed by the users according to the game user IDs; and a financial server for storing financial account information of game item transaction parties. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241694 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - A content image display section | 2022-08-04 |
20220241695 | COMPUTER, CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, AND TERMINAL DEVICE THAT EXECUTE PROGRESS OF A GAME - A computer for executing progress of a game by using a game content, the computer including memory and circuitry, the memory configured to store information corresponding to each of a plurality of game contents classified into a plurality of groups associated with an attribute, the circuitry configured to select a first game content from among game contents belonging to a first group among the plurality of groups based on a selection instruction from a player, identify the attribute associated with the selected first game content, select a second game content from among game contents belonging to a second group of the plurality of groups based on the identified attribute, and associate a game content group at least including the selected first game content and the selected second game content with a player and stores the resultant game content group to the memory. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241696 | A system and method for controlling a plurality of karts implementing at least two communication networks. - A system for controlling a plurality of karts distributed over a karting track, implementing a control server communicating with each of the karts using at least two separate communication networks, a first safety information management network and a second gaming information management network. The first safety information network also allows transmitting requests for action from one of the karts to the server. The server is configured to manage respective positions of the karts, analyze the requests according to the respective positions and to validate, refuse, modify and/or delay the activation of the requests, by emitting corresponding commands to the concerned karts, via the first network, and synchronize controlling according to the requests. The server generates image data at least to the concerned karts, and generates special effects by controlling light and/or sound sources provided for this purpose on the karting track, to simulate the activation of the requests. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241697 | WEARABLE RING WITH ACTION ACTIVATED TOY FIGURE - Described is a toy figure with activated components that are activated by wearable accessories. For example, a wearable ring can be positioned onto a toy figure as a mask or helmet, such that upon positioning the wearable ring upon the toy figure, the toy figure is activated to perform a function. The function is an action, such as causing the toy figure to reveal or expose a toy weapon (e.g., sword, gun, etc.), thereby allowing a user to engage in a variety of game play. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241698 | MODULAR MAGNETIC BUILDING BLOCK TOY SYSTEM - A modular building block toy kit or system having a plurality of building blocks and a plurality of accessory pieces. Each of the building blocks and the accessory pieces have embedded magnets for coupling to other building blocks or accessory pieces. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241699 | TERPENE EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EXTRACTING TERPENES FROM PLANT BIOMASS - A terpene extraction system and method of extracting terpenes from plant biomass are described. The plant biomass is derived from a | 2022-08-04 |
20220241700 | Handheld Apparatus and Method to Conduct Solvent Extractions from Plant Matter using liquid Butane - An apparatus with method to conduct extractions from plant matter using liquid Butane as solvent and process quantities ranging from an eighth of an ounce to two ounces is disclosed. The apparatus is meant for individual use offering the convenience of size that allows it to be carried in a backpack, a suitcase, a handbag, a purse or a small bag. It is designed to be operated safely almost anywhere by almost anyone following a few simple instructions without requiring to be versed in the art of extractions using liquid Butane in commercial equipment. The risk of fire is minimized to the risk of using a common cigarette lighter due to the small volume of liquid Butane required to operate the extractor. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241701 | HPLC-BASED DETECTION OF FLOCCULATION AGENTS IN A PROTEIN SAMPLE - The current application provides a rapid and simple method for measuring residual pDADMAC in a sample containing a recombinant protein of interest based on the combination of use of reversed-phase hydrophobic interaction HPLC and charged aerosol detection. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241702 | AFFINITY ISOLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING SWITCH-LIKE BINDING REACTION - The present invention relates to an affinity isolation system and method using a switch-like binding reaction. An affinity isolation system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a ligand ( | 2022-08-04 |
20220241703 | FILTER DEVICE - A head made of metal is provided covering an opening of a filter case, and a filtration member having a tubular shape is provided in an internal space formed by the filter case and the head. A plate made of metal is provided near the opening of the filter case, and an IC tag is provided between the filtration member and the plate. The head is provided with an antenna unit including an antenna section including an antenna configured to communicate with the IC tag. The antenna unit includes a case having a rod shape and at least partially inserted into the head, the antenna section is provided adjacent to a first end corresponding to one end of the case, the case is provided in the head such that the antenna section is exposed when the head is viewed from a side of the filter case, and the plate is provided with an aperture from which the IC tag is exposed. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241704 | NO FILTER NO RUN FLUID FILTER WITH INTEGRATION OF LOW PRESSURE FLUID SYSTEM - A no filter no run (NFNR) fluid filter and fluid filter assembly are provided. The NFNR fluid filter assembly includes a fluid filter, a filter head or filter housing, and a bypass flow path. The bypass flow path may be sealed off when a compliant filter is installed. When a non-compliant filter is installed (a filter without a bypass seal), fluid may flow to the bypass flow path. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241705 | FILTER INTERCONNECT USING A CORRELATED MAGNET TORQUE DESIGN - A filtration system interconnection structure having manifold with a rotatable manifold magnet of correlated magnets, a shroud with alignment tracks, an actuating valve for water ingress, and a filter cartridge having a rotatable filter magnet of correlated magnets, where the manifold magnet and the filter magnet are in magnetic communication with one another when the filter cartridge is inserted with the shroud, and are at least partially rotatably compatible, where the manifold magnet rotates with the filter magnet until the manifold magnet experiences a rotational stop beyond a predetermined rotation of the filter magnet, thus allowing the filter magnet to shift polarity with respect to the manifold magnet and present a repulsion force for removal of the filter cartridge from the shroud. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241706 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID - A system for providing a pressurized liquid, having a reservoir for the liquid, which has a discharge and a feed, having a pump, having a first valve, having a separate filter chamber, having an inlet and at least one outlet, and a compressible, closed buffer body. The pump is between the discharge of the reservoir and the filter chamber and configured to increase pressure of the liquid within the filter chamber, the first valve between the feed of the reservoir and the filter chamber and configured to open in the direction of the reservoir upon attainment or exceedance of a minimum pressure of the liquid in the filter chamber. The buffer body is in the filter chamber such that it can be surrounded by liquid. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241707 | OIL SEPARATOR - An oil separator includes a container and a filter assembly. The filter assembly can include a casing, a valve guide, and a valve body. First and second chambers can be defined by a lower casing body. The valve guide can guide the valve body's movement between first and second positions in the first chamber or the second chamber. A first valve can be closed by a prong of the valve body in the first position such that unfiltered fluid enters an inlet of the oil separator, waste byproducts collect in a reservoir defined by the container, and filtered fluid is output from an outlet. The valve body can move from first to second positions with an accumulation of byproducts in the reservoir. In the second position unfiltered fluid may pass from the inlet to the outlet. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241708 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A MULTILAYER FILTER MEDIUM AND A FILTER MEDIUM PRODUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS METHOD - The invention relates to a method of producing a multilayer filter medium, comprising at least the production steps listed below: providing a woven fabric layer ( | 2022-08-04 |
20220241709 | IN PROCESS SCREEN PARAMETER MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL - A technique facilitates construction of a wire-wrapped screen. A wrapping machine is operated with a sensor, e.g. a camera, positioned adjacent the wrapping machine while wire is wrapped to create the wire-wrapped screen. The sensor is used to obtain data on at least one parameter of the wire-wrapped screen during creation of the wire-wrapped screen. Data is provided to a controller in communication with the wrapping machine to improve the quality of the wire-wrapped screen. For example, data from the images obtained via the camera may be provided to the controller which is configured to determine slot width as the wire is wrapped. The controller is then able to provide feedback in real time to the wrapping machine so as to adjust the wrapping machine for maintaining a desired slot width. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241710 | CALENDERED NON-WOVEN FIBER WEBS - Non-woven fiber webs and articles (e.g., filter media) comprising non-woven fiber webs are generally described. In some embodiments, a non-woven fiber web described herein formed via certain non-wetlaid processes may exhibit enhanced physical properties. For example, a non-woven fiber web may be subjected to a carding (e.g., cross-lapped carding) process. In some cases, the non-woven fiber webs described herein may be calendered to further enhance their physical properties. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241711 | PARTICULATE SEPARATOR FOR ENGINE AIR CLEANER - A particulate separator includes a housing, and air guide, and an outlet body. The housing has an inlet through which air enters an interior, a first outlet and a second outlet. The air guide is carried by the housing between the inlet and the first outlet, and has deflectors and flow paths between adjacent deflectors, the flow paths communicating with the housing interior. The outlet body has a central portion and a wall extending outwardly from the central portion. The central portion is received at least partially within the interior of the housing with a space defined between an outer surface of the central portion and an inner surface of the housing, and the central portion has an opening through which air flows through the outlet body, and the wall encloses the space so that air that flows around the central portion is blocked by the wall. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241712 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED LIQUID DRAINAGE - An air filter assembly and use thereof for filtration of air in wet or damp conditions, said air filter assembly comprising: an air filter comprising a front frame defining at least one rectangular aperture for receiving an air flow to be filtered; characterized in that said air filter assembly comprises a deflector element extending alongside edge portion of the rectangular aperture and adapted an to deflect an air flow passing through the rectangular aperture away from an adjacent inside surface of the air filter; and a liquid drain arranged such that liquid collected at said adjacent inside surface of the air filter can exit the air filter through said liquid drain. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241713 | FILTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A filter system and method include a filter configured to receive a first fluid mixture via an inlet. The first fluid mixture includes a first fluid and debris. The filter is shaped to separate a portion of the debris from the first fluid. A fluid control device is fluidly coupled with the filter. The fluid control device receives the first fluid from the filter and changes a characteristics of the first fluid. A conduit is fluidly coupled with the filter and a second fluid source. The conduit receives the debris from the filter and a second fluid from the second fluid source. The conduit combines the debris with the second fluid to form a second fluid mixture within the conduit. The conduit is shaped to control one or more of a pressure or a velocity within the conduit to direct the second fluid mixture through the conduit toward an outlet. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241714 | FILTER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - The technology disclosed herein relates to, in part, a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a filter media, an endcap, and a disposal container. The filter media includes a first end, a second end opposing the first end, and a filter body extending between the first end and the second end. The endcap is coupled to the filter media along the first end. The disposal container is fixedly coupled to the endcap. The disposal container is extendable over the second end to sealably contain the filter body. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241715 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE BODY, HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE FILTER, AND EXTRUSION MOLDING DIE - Disclosed are a honeycomb structure body, a honeycomb structure filter and an extrusion molding die for a honeycomb structure body, which belong to the field of vehicle exhaust purification materials. The honeycomb structure body includes a honeycomb body and a skin layer around the honeycomb body, the honeycomb body including axially-extending channels defined by a porous wall, wherein a radial path of a radial section of the honeycomb body from a central axis to the skin layer consists of a porous wall inner section and a porous wall outer section in sequence, an average wall thickness of inner porous walls provided in the porous wall inner section is smaller than an average wall thickness of outer porous walls provided in the porous wall outer section, and a length of the porous wall inner section in the radial path accounts for 71%-95%. The arrangement of the specific structure of the honeycomb structure body of the present application not only increases the strength of the honeycomb structure body, but also ensures good thermal shock resistance and small back pressure of the honeycomb structure body; and the honeycomb structure body of the present application is prepared by integral molding, thereby achieving high production efficiency and low preparation cost. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241716 | FILTER ELEMENT FOR PULSE CLEANING AND METHODS - A filter element includes a media pack of Z-media having first and second opposite flow faces and a side wall extending between the first and second flow face. A gasket is secured to the side wall. The gasket has a sealing portion and an attachment portion. The sealing portion has a flat surface at least one inch long and is located between being planar with and 0.5 inches recessed from the first flow face, inclusive. The filter element can be used in a dust collector. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241717 | METHOD AND FACILITY FOR PURIFYING A HIGH-FLOW GAS STREAM - Certain embodiments of the invention relate to a method and facility for purifying a high-flow gas stream by absorbtion, the purification facility comprising at least one absorber having a parallelepipedal enclosure arranged horizontally and comprising: a gas stream inlet and outlet, two fixed-bed absorbent masses each having a likewise parallelepipedal shape, the surfaces of which are parallel to the surfaces of the enclosure, and a set of volumes allowing the traversing of the two absorbent masses by the gas streams, in parallel but opposite directions, the traversing occurring horizontally over the entire cross-section of each of the absorbent masses and over their entire thicknesses. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241718 | DRYER FOR COMPRESSED GAS, COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROVIDED WITH A DRYER AND A METHOD FOR DRYING COMPRESSED GAS - A dryer for compressed gas includes a pressure vessel containing a drying zone and a regeneration zone, a drum within the rotation symmetrical part, equipped with a regenerable drying agent; driving means for rotating the aforementioned drum so that the drying agent is successively moved through the drying zone and the regeneration zone, an inlet for the supply of the compressed air to be dried to the drying zone, an outlet for the removal of the dried compressed gas, and a first connection line for branching off of a partial stream of the dried compressed gas and transfer of this partial stream to the regeneration zone. The drying zone is on outlet side is subdivided using a divider into a first outlet zone with which the outlet is connected for the dried compressed gas, and a second outlet zone with which the first connection line is connected. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241719 | DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A dehumidification rotor | 2022-08-04 |
20220241720 | DRYER FOR COMPRESSED GAS, COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROVIDED WITH A DRYER AND A METHOD FOR DRYING COMPRESSED GAS - A dryer for compressed gas, including a pressure vessel containing a drying zone and a regeneration zone, a drum within the rotation symmetrical part, equipped with a regenerable drying agent; propulsion unit for rotating the aforementioned drum so that the drying agent is successively conducted through the drying zone and the regeneration zone, an inlet for the supply of the compressed air to be dried to the drying zone, an outlet for the removal of the dried compressed gas, and a first connection line for branching off of a partial stream of the dried compressed gas and transfer of this partial stream to the regeneration zone. The first connection line is equipped with a heating unit for the heating of the partial stream branched off for the regeneration. The first connection line and the heating unit are located within the pressure vessel. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241721 | FILTRATION IN GAS DEHYDRATION - A filter for a sorbent regeneration process includes a base, a central rod, support frames, and a filter screen. The central rod is coupled to the base and defines a longitudinal axis of the filter. Each of the support frames are coupled to and protrude radially from the central rod. Each of the support frames are coupled to the base. For each pair of neighboring support frames, the filter includes a triangular support member disposed between the pair of neighboring support frames. Each triangular member is coupled to the central rod and to each of the neighboring support frames. The filter screen surrounds the support frames and is coupled to the support frames and to the base. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241722 | Hydrogen Sulfide Removal in Liquid and Gas Streams - The invention relates to water-soluble and/or dispersible ferric hydroxide in a strong base that is suitable for hydrogen sulfide removal in contaminated liquid and gas streams. The water-soluble and/or dispersible ferric hydroxide in a strong base may be introduced into a liquid stream to remove hydrogen sulfide. The water-soluble and/or dispersible ferric hydroxide may be further incorporated into a solid substrate for gas phase hydrogen sulfide removal. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241723 | Method of Reducing Carbon Dioxide and Air Pollutants - The present invention relates to a method of reducing carbon dioxide and air pollutants, and more particularly to a method of simultaneously reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants, in which an off-gas containing carbon dioxide, SOx, and NOx is passed through a sulfur-oxidizing microorganism reactor, thereby converting carbon dioxide present in the off-gas into biomass, SOx into sulfate ions, and NOx into amino-N. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241724 | BIOLOGICAL DESULFURIZATION PROCESSING METHOD AND BIOLOGICAL DESULFURIZATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - A biological desulfurization processing system is provided. The biological desulfurization processing system includes a desulfurization reaction tank and a culture tank of desulfurization bacteria. The culture tank of desulfurization bacteria is used for cultivating desulfurization bacteria and is connected to the desulfurization reaction tank. The desulfurization reaction tank includes a desulfurization reaction zone. The desulfurization reaction zone includes at least one desulfurization layer and at least one supporting layer, and the desulfurization layer and the supporting layer are stacked in a staggered manner. A biological desulfurization processing method is also provided. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241725 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALKANE OXIDATION - The present invention provides a method for catalytic oxidation of alkanes, where the catalyst comprises a photoactive material that is activated when the catalyst is irradiated with UV light. In particular, the method is for the catalytic oxidation of a C1-C5 alkane using an oxidation catalyst comprising a photoactive material, said method comprising the steps of a) activating the photoactive material by irradiating the catalyst with UV light and b) contacting the activated catalyst with a gaseous feedstream comprising an amount of C1-C5 alkane at a temperature of from 150° C. to 600° C. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241726 | LOW-TEMPERATURE NOx STORAGE CATALYST USED FOR AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST PURIFICATION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A low-temperature NO | 2022-08-04 |
20220241727 | SORBENT EMITTER FOR DIRECT AIR CAPTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - An emitter apparatus is mounted on a marine structure powered by wind or marine hydrokinetic energy to disperse a carbon dioxide sorbent such as sodium hydroxide. The sorbent can be generated by reverse osmosis of seawater with electrolysis of the brine, or delivered from an external supply. Suitable marine structures include offshore wind turbines, marine hydrokinetic generators, offshore oil platforms, merchant vessels, and other fixed and mobile structures. Effective capture is made by dispersing a fine mist or fog of aqueous sorbent from nozzles with a particle size from a nozzle of less than 100 microns. The sorbent reacts with atmospheric carbon dioxide forming carbonates and bicarbonates, which drift and fall to the ocean surface, reducing surface acidity and capturing additional atmospheric carbon dioxide via absorption at the local ocean surface. The resulting carbonates sink to the ocean floor and are there sequestered. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241728 | WATER PURIFICATION APPARATUS, AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WATER PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A water purification apparatus ( | 2022-08-04 |
20220241729 | Subsea Seawater Filtration Apparatus - A filtration apparatus includes a tubular casing having a longitudinal axis and first and second casing ends, a plurality of partition plates positioned in the casing and sealed thereto to thereby define an intake collection chamber between a first of said partition plates and the first casing end, a discharge collection chamber between a second of said partition plates and the second casing end, and a reject collection chamber opposite the second partition plate from the second casing end, a plurality of elongated filtration membrane stacks positioned side-by-side in the casing generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, each filtration membrane stack comprising an intake end fluidly connected to the intake collection chamber, a discharge end fluidly connected to the reject collection chamber, and a permeate channel extending between the first and second ends and fluidly connected to the discharge collection chamber. The filtration apparatus also includes an intake pipe connected to the intake collection chamber, a discharge pipe connected to the discharge collection chamber, and a reject pipe connected to the reject collection chamber. Each filtration membrane stack is made of a plurality of filtration membranes which are each sealed to a corresponding hole in a corresponding partition plate, each filtration membrane having an inlet end and an outlet end and being sealed to the corresponding hole between the inlet and outlet ends, and the outlet end being spaced apart from an adjacent partition plate located closer to the second casing end. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241730 | ANTI-FOULING CHIRAL SURFACES FOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION AND METHODS THEREFOR - The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a modified surface comprising an optically active monomer, a polymeric material having a surface onto which the optically active monomer is covalently bound. In one aspect, a membrane comprising an optically active monomer, a poly(aryl sulfone) membrane having a surface onto which the optically active monomer is covalently bound. The present disclosure also relates to a method of modifying a surface, the method comprising applying sufficient energy to a surface to induce covalent bonding with an optically active monomer, and contacting the optically active monomer with the surface. In one aspect, a method of modifying a surface of a poly(aryl sulfone) membrane is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of synthesizing an optically active monomer is disclosed. In one aspect, a method of filtration of chiral compounds is disclosed. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241731 | Block Copolymer Templated Crazing for Membrane Separation - A porous composite ultrafiltration membrane including a block copolymer layer having (a) one or more soft block polymer(s) having an elongation at break of greater than about 50%, as measured by ASTM D638 and an elastic modulus of between 10 MPa to 3 GPa as measured by the ASTM D638 tensile test; and (b) one or more hard block polymer(s) having an elongation at break of less than about 65%, as measured by ASTM D638, and an elastic modulus of higher than 1 GPa as measured by the ASTM D638 tensile test, and a macroporous support layer having a pore size larger than a pore size of the block copolymer layer. Also described is a method for making the porous composite membrane. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241732 | ZEOLITE FILM COMPOSITE BODY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLUID SEPARATION METHOD - A zeolite membrane composite including a porous support and a zeolite membrane formed on a surface of the porous support. The zeolite membrane has an LTA-type crystal structure. The first atomic ratio: Si/Al of silicon element (Si) to aluminum element (Al) in the zeolite membrane is 1.29 or greater and 1.60 or less. | 2022-08-04 |
20220241733 | CARBON NANOTUBE/NANOFIBER CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE MEMBRANE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention belongs to the technical field of membranes and provides a carbon nanotube/nanofiber conductive composite membrane and a preparation method thereof. The conductive membrane with a meshy pore structure intertwined by one-dimensional nano materials is constructed by taking one-dimensional nanofiber nonwovens prepared by electrospinning as a support layer and CNTs cross linked on the support layer as a separation layer. The membrane pore size of the composite membrane involved can be controlled from microfiltration to ultrafiltration, and membrane morphology includes flat membranes, hollow fiber membranes, and spiral-wound membranes. The main advantages and beneficial effects of the composite membrane involved are: simple preparation steps, better permeability and mechanical strength, good hydrophilicity and electrical conductivity, and easy mass production and application. | 2022-08-04 |