45th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190337753 | MULTI-STEP LOKREEL AND CLIP SYSTEM - A multi-step reel includes a first hub flange having a first arbor hole and a first platform area located outwardly from the first arbor hole. The first platform area has at least a first and second hub platform, each having a first and second depth dimension, respectively. A first outer flange area extends outwardly from the first platform area. A second hub flange has the identical elements as the first hub flange. One of the first and a second hub platforms of the first hub flange may be positioned adjacent to one of the first and second hub platforms of the second hub flange, defining a width dimension. A locking mechanism may be used to secure the first and second hub flanges together. One or more clips may be used to maintain the desired width dimension between the first and second outer flanges areas. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337754 | Cable Tension Monitor - A sensor apparatus for a movable barrier system having a rotatable drum and an elongate member that winds up on and pays out from an external surface of the rotatable drum. The sensor apparatus includes a base portion, a sensing portion, and a controller. The sensing portion senses a first spaced apart proximity of the elongate member relative to the sensing portion and a second spaced apart proximity of the elongate member relative to the sensing portion. The controller detects a change in the proximity of the elongate member relative to the sensing portion without the elongate member contacting the sensing portion. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337755 | PULL-OUT TYPE CORD WINDING MODULE - A magnetic attraction type cord winding module, comprising a rotary wheel ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190337756 | VERTICAL BOUNCE DETECTION AND MITIGATION - A vertical bounce detection system of an elevator system includes at least one sensor operable to detect vertical movement of an elevator car in a hoistway. The vertical bounce detection system also includes a processing system communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and a memory system having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processing system, cause the vertical bounce detection system to determine a bounce energy level of the elevator car based on sensor data from the at least one sensor. The instructions further cause the vertical bounce detection system to compare the bounce energy level to a bounce condition threshold. A speed reduction of the elevator car is commanded to continue movement of the elevator car at a reduced speed based on determining that the bounce energy level exceeds the bounce condition threshold. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337757 | ELEVATOR MONITORING IN SHUTTLE MODE - A method including monitoring a plurality of elevators, wherein at least two of the plurality of elevators are set into a shuttle mode in which the corresponding elevator travels between two pre-defined floors; calculating at least one of an arrival time and a departure time of an elevator car of each of the at least two elevators in the shuttle mode at a predetermined floor; determining a time required by a user for reaching each of the at least two elevators in the shuttle mode from an operation terminal location; calculating a preference order of the at least two elevators in the shuttle mode on the basis of the time of arrival and/or departure of the elevator car of each of the at least two elevators in the shuttle mode and the time required by the user for reaching each of the at least two elevators in the shuttle mode from the operation terminal location; assigning one of a plurality of display modes to each of the at least two elevators in the shuttle mode according to the preference order; and causing displaying of an elevator identification according to the preference order by using the assigned display mode. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337758 | ELEVATOR ALERT SYSTEM - An elevator alert system for alerting a mechanic working inside a hoistway comprises an elevator car vertically movable within a hoistway, a counterweight vertically movable within the hoistway and a compensation member with one end connected to the bottom of the elevator car and the other end connected to the bottom of the counterweight. The compensation member includes at least one light source attached to the compensation member near the elevator car or counterweight. The at least one light source longitudinally extends along the compensation member over a length. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337759 | ELEVATOR CAR CONTROL TO ADDRESS ABNORMAL PASSENGER BEHAVIOR - An illustrative example elevator system includes an elevator car, a machine that selectively causes movement of the elevator car, and a drive that controls the machine to control movement of the elevator car at an intended elevator car speed. The drive is configured to use information regarding operation of the machine to determine whether an abnormal passenger behavior (APB) condition exists that affects movement of the elevator car. The drive is configured to alter the elevator car speed when the APB condition exists. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337760 | BRAKE DISC RELEASING DEVICE, TURNING DEVICE, ELEVATOR RESCUE KIT AND METHOD - A brake disc release device, a turning device, and an elevator rescue package and method. The brake disc release device comprises: an actuating mechanism; a gear connected to a first end of the actuating mechanism; a first slider capable of sliding along a first guide piece and comprising a rack portion for engagement with the gear and a first wedge portion; a second slider capable of sliding along a second guide piece and comprising a second wedge portion for engagement with the first wedge portion of the first slider; and a pulling cable having a first end connected to the second slider and a second end connected to the brake disc. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337761 | ELEVATOR WITH A MONITORING ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING AN INTEGRITY OF SUSPENSION MEMBERS - An elevator suspension member arrangement includes at least two suspension members having electrically conductive cords. A monitoring arrangement generates first and second alternating voltages phase shifted by 180° and includes a plurality of input connectors and output connectors electrically connected to the cords and a voltage analyzer arrangement analyzing a neutral point voltage resulting from applying the voltages to the cords. Each suspension member can have the cords connected in parallel between the input connector and the output connector or have two groups of the cords connected in series between the connectors with the groups connected to an interconnecting connector. A multiplexer arrangement can be used to selectively test each pair of suspension members when the suspension member arrangement includes more than two suspension members. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337762 | Slope-Adaptive Inclined Special Elevator - A slope-adaptive inclined special elevator includes a bumper, an elevator car system, a slope guide rail system, a counter-weight system, a traction machine, a governing rope governor, and a traction rope guiding wheel. The two ends of the traction rope are connected to the elevator car system and the counter-weight system respectively, and the traction rope is towed and lifted under the driving action of the traction machine and the guiding action of the traction rope guiding wheel; over-speed protection is realized by means of the governing rope governor and a safety gear linkage and the bumper; to adapt to slope variations, the car body is leveled automatically by an automatic leveling assembly, the traction rope is guided forcibly via traction rope lifting devices and traction rope pressing devices, and the governing rope is guided forcibly via governing rope lifting devices and governing rope pressing devices. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337763 | BUTTON HOOK PAD HANGER - Embodiments are directed to protecting an elevator. A plurality of knobs may be provided, each respective knob comprising a respective base having a vertical portion, a horizontal portion, a suspension portion, and a face that are coupled to each other. Each knob may also comprise a respective stem coupled to the face of the respective base. The knobs may be hung from an upper edge of a wall panel or suspended ceiling grid in an elevator. A cover may be provided, the cover having a plurality of openings in the cover disposed along the upper edge of the cover. The cover may be hung from the knobs with each knob having the distal end portion of the respective stem extending through a respective one of the openings in the cover. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337764 | OPENABLE ELEVATOR CAR WALL PANELS - Elevators and elevator car wall panel systems are provided herein. The systems include an elevator car frame, at least two wall panels pivotally connected to the frame, a connecting element operably connecting the at least two wall panels, and an actuation element operably connected to the connecting element, wherein the actuation element is operable to transition the at least two wall panels from a closed state to an open state. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337765 | ELEVATOR DOOR INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY - An illustrative example elevator door interlock includes a base, a plurality of interlock bumpers supported on the base, and a latch supported on the base for movement relative to the base between a door locking position and a released position. The plurality of interlock bumpers are supported on the base with a gap between the plurality of interlock bumpers. Each of the interlock bumpers includes a contact surface configured to contact at least one vane supported on an elevator car door. Each of the interlock bumpers remains rotationally fixed relative to the base. The latch includes a latch bumper that is situated relative to the gap such that the at least one vane contacts the latch bumper and urges the latch into the released position when the at least one vane is at least partially in the gap. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337766 | ELEVATOR DOOR INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY - An illustrative example elevator door interlock includes a first base configured to be supported on a hoistway door component, The first base is situated to be selectively pivoted relative to the hoistway door component. A first bumper is supported on the first base such that pivotal movement of the first base changes a position of the first bumper relative to the hoistway door component. A second base is situated to be selectively moved relative to the hoistway door component. A second bumper is supported on the second base such that selective movement of the second base changes a position of the second bumper relative to the hoistway door component. A latch is situated for pivotal movement about a pivot axis relative to the first base between a door locking position and a released position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337767 | ELEVATOR DOOR INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY - An illustrative example elevator door interlock includes a latch situated for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between a door locking position and a released position. At least one base is configured to be selectively movable relative to the pivot axis. A plurality of door movement bumpers are supported on the at least one base. Selective movement of the at least one base relative to the pivot axis adjusts an alignment position of the door movement bumpers. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337768 | ELEVATOR DOOR INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY - An illustrative example elevator door interlock includes a latch situated for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between a door locking position and a released position. At least one coupling bumper is situated for movement with the latch between the door locking and released positions. The coupling bumper is selectively moved relative to the pivot axis into an alignment position where the coupling bumper is positioned to cooperate with a door coupler. At least one stationary support is situated to contact the coupling bumper when the latch is in the released position where the stationary support bears a load associated with moving an associated door. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337769 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING AN ELEVATOR DOOR INTERLOCK - An illustrative example method of positioning an elevator door interlock includes positioning an elevator car in a hoistway near the hoistway door so that at an elevator door coupler is aligned with the interlock, opening a door of the elevator car and the hoistway door, accessing an adjustment mechanism supporting the interlock from outside of the hoistway, and using the adjustment mechanism to adjust a position of the interlock relative to the hoistway door from outside the hoistway. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337770 | COATED SHEAVE - An elevator sheave includes a sheave body and a coating on a surface of the sheave body. The coating includes microcracks and a filler in the microcracks. A method of making a sheave for an elevator system is also disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337771 | System and Method for Remote Crane Operations on Offshore Unit - A system and computer-implemented method is used for operating a crane on an offshore unit on which entities (e.g., personnel and/or equipment) operate. A dimensional map of the unit is created so locations of the entities can be tracked in the dimensional map of the unit. For example, wireless monitoring is received from wireless devices associated with both the entities and the offshore unit to perform the tracking. Dynamic operating parameters of the crane are also obtained while the crane is operating on the unit. These parameters can be received remotely from the crane. A programmable control device calculates a lifting zone that moves dynamically in the dimensional map based on the parameters, detect a conflict of a tracked location interfering with the zone, and outputs the detected conflict for appropriate action. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337772 | A WAVE-INDUCED MOTION COMPENSATING CRANE FOR USE ON AN OFFSHORE VESSEL, VESSEL AND LOAD TRANSFERRING METHOD - A wave-induced motion compensation crane and corresponding vessel and method are disclosed. The crane includes a motion compensation device at a tip end portion of the boom structure to compensate for X-Y wave-induced motion and a heave compensation device for Z-motion. The motion compensation device includes a moveable jib beam that extends in a substantially horizontal direction. The jib beam is slewable about a substantially vertical slew axis and translatable in a longitudinal direction of the jib beam. Preferably, the jib beam can be levelled based on the angular orientation of the boom structure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337773 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ROTATIONAL ANGLE OF SINKING PLATFORM - An apparatus and a method for measuring a rotational angle of a sinking platform. The apparatus includes a sinking platform being a subject to be measured, suspension ropes and guide ropes connected to the sinking platform, a carriage assembled on the guide ropes, a gyroscope and a gyroscope signal radio transmitter mounted at an upper end of the carriage, and a tilt angle sensor and a radio signal reception processor mounted on the sinking platform. During running of the carriage, the gyroscope keeps measuring a pose of the carriage, and a measured signal is transmitted to the radio transmitter in a wired manner. The radio transmitter transmits a pose signal of the carriage during running to the radio signal reception processor in a wireless manner. A turning angle of the sinking platform in the y direction is accurately obtained by subtracting a pose of the carriage being located at the top of the guide ropes from a pose of the carriage being located at the bottom of the guide ropes. Tilt angles of the sinking platform in the x direction and the z direction can be measured in real time by using the tilt angle sensor. Therefore, rotational angles of the sinking platform in three directions can be conveniently and accurately measured. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337774 | PIPE LIFTING AND ORIENTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A pipe lifting apparatus and method related thereto are provided, wherein the pipe has a base with outriggers, a vertically extending beam having a pulley at its upper end and a cable attached to a winch and extending over the pulley. The pulley and winch are oriented so that the cable extends naturally in line with a vertex between two of the outriggers such that, when a pipe in a vertical sleeve is attached to the distal end and is lifted by the cable, the pipe passes adjacent to the vertex. The apparatus is configured to raise pipes from a vertical pipe sleeve used in floating roofs of above-ground storage tanks. The apparatus can be used to raise and lower pipes and to move them around the upper surface of the floating roof of the tanks | 2019-11-07 |
20190337775 | CRANE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND CRANE - The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cranes, and in particular to a crane hydraulic control system and a crane. The crane hydraulic control system of the present disclosure includes a prime mover, an execution control mechanism, a hydraulic baking device, a running energy recycling device and an operation energy recycling device. By means of cooperation among the operation energy recycling device, the energy recovery device and the hydraulic energy conversion device, kinetic energy in a driving braking process of the crane and the potential energy in a load lowing process are respectively converted into hydraulic energy for recovery, storage and reuse, therefore, the present disclosure can achieve the recovery of the superstructure energy and the lower vehicle energy of the crane so as to effectively reduce the energy waste. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337776 | PIPELAYER MACHINE HAVING HOISTING SYSTEM WITH PIVOTABLE FAIRLEAD - A machine includes a frame, ground-engaging elements coupled to the frame, and a hoisting system having a sideboom and a fairlead. The hoisting system also includes a hook pulley block and a hoisting cable extending through the fairlead and the hook pulley block and held in tension such that the hoisting cable couples pivoting of the fairlead to pivoting of the sideboom. The pivotable fairlead may be instrumented with position, cable loading, and cable feed sensors. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337777 | DRUM ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE WIRE ACCESS LINES OF VARYING DIAMETERS - One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly that includes a tubular drum and an insert positionable therein to accommodate wire access lines of varying diameter. The tubular drum has a first and a second end and an inner and outer surface. The insert is positionable adjacent the first end of the tubular drum and has a curved channel formed therein extending between the inner and outer surfaces of the tubular drum. The insert has a ramp substantially coinciding with the outer surface of the drum at a first end portion and extending above the outer surface of the drum at a second end portion adjacent the curved channel. The height of the ramp at the second end portion is selected to be substantially similar to the diameter of the wire access line to be stored on the drum assembly. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337778 | CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING A HOIST IN A LOAD SLIP CONDITION AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a control unit for controlling operation of a hoist in a load slip condition. The hoist may include a motor coupled to a winding drum for lifting and lowering a load. The control unit may include a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory may store processor executable instructions, which, on execution, cause the processor to operate the hoist for selectively lifting and lowering a load between a first position and a second position upon detecting a load slip condition. The processor may operate the hoist based on parameters pertaining to transport of the load. The control unit may be configured to reciprocate the load in a load slip condition to prevent overheating and failure of a motor, thereby preventing a fall of the load in a work area. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337779 | REMOVABLE WINCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREOF - A removable winch handle assembly for engaging a winch gear within a gearbox comprises: a handle receiver having at least a portion thereof exposed outside the gearbox, a seal between the handle receiver and the gear box, an engagement mechanism in the gearbox, the engagement mechanism coupled to the handle receiver to rotate with the handle receiver, wherein rotation of the engagement mechanism engages the winch gear, and a winch handle selectively coupled to the handle receiver, wherein, rotation of the winch handle causes rotation of the handle receiver when attached, the winch handle detachable from the handle receiver, wherein the gearbox opening is sealed by the seal when the winch handle is detached from the handle receiver. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337780 | TELESCOPING JACK FOR LIFTING LARGE CAPACITY TRUCKS - A jack, comprising: a top plate having at least one adapter block mounted thereon and adapted to contact a load; an intermediate plate; a base plate; a first pair of actuators coupled between the base and intermediate plates; and, a second pair of actuators coupled between respective lowered portions of the intermediate plate and the top plate; wherein one of the first pair of actuators is positioned on the base plate on either side of the respective lowered portions; wherein the actuators are operable to move the top and intermediate plates between respective lowered and raised positions to thereby lower and raise the load; and, wherein a top adapter plate of the at least one adapter block is operable to slide between first and second positions across the top plate as the load is raised and lowered to maintain alignment of the top, intermediate, and base plates below the load. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337781 | Device for Transporting a Transported Good and Method - Apparatus ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190337782 | HIGH CAPACITY TOOLBOX SUPPORT FOR USE WITH A PALLET JACK THAT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH PALLET CARGO - A toolbox support for use with a pallet jack for carrying a toolbox. The toolbox support includes a U-shaped cradle configured to securely support the toolbox. The U-shaped cradle is supported by a vertical support member that includes a bottom end to be inserted into a slot at the base of the pallet jack frame, and a supporting horizontal foot is to be supported by an edge along the bottom of the slot in the pallet jack frame. The vertical support member is secured to the pallet jack by inserting a tab of an angle bracket attached to the pallet jack frame into an engagement slot attached along the vertical support member. The toolbox support does not interfere with cargo loaded on the pallet jack, and securely carries the toolbox on the pallet jack while the operator performs jobs, thereby increasing the productivity of the pallet jack operator. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337783 | VEHICLE MOUNTED FORK LIFT AND METHOD - A fork lift apparatus is mounted on a truck for picking up a load, placing the load in a traveling position on the truck, and for unloading the load. The apparatus comprises a lift frame, a shaft, a pair of spaced arms secured to the shaft, a cross member spanning between the distal ends of the arms distal and carrying the forks. The cross member is rotatable relative to the support arms. A pair of drive hydraulic cylinders rotates the shaft and thus moves the arms and the load between a loading/unloading position in which the load may be placed on the forks and the traveling position so that the load may be transported by the truck. A self-leveling system is provided for maintaining the load in a substantially level position as it moves between its loading/unloading and traveling positions. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337784 | PANTOGRAPH ASSEMBLY FOR LIFT TRUCK - A pantograph assembly may include a mast carriage assembly comprising a trunnion cross-member and a trunnion shaft coupled to the trunnion cross-member, and a pantograph mechanism coupled to the trunnion shaft. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337785 | POWERED MOBILE BASE FOR A CAMERA CRANE - A camera crane mobile base for carrying a camera crane includes a first powered remotely controllable steering system having first and second axle assemblies at a first end of a chassis. A second steering system including third and fourth axle assemblies is provided at a second end of the chassis. A first electrically powered remotely controllable propulsion system includes an electric propulsion motor connected to first and second axles in the first and second axle assemblies. A telescoping center post is pivotally attached to the chassis. An on-board hydraulic system may power the first steering system and the telescoping center post. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337786 | CAP STERILIZER, CONTENT FILLING SYSTEM, CAP STERILIZATION METHOD, AND CONTENT FILLING METHOD - A cap sterilizer ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190337787 | CONTAINER STORAGE DEVICE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A flexible container ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190337788 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURIZING A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A system and method is provided for electronically adjusting the pressure in a beverage container during regular use. The system includes a connector attachable to a tapping connector of the beverage container; a gas pump operably connected to the connector for supplying pressurized gas into the beverage container through the tapping connector; a pressure sensor operably connected to the beverage container for outputting a pressure signal corresponding to an internal pressure within the beverage container; a power supply; and a controller adapted to control the gas pump based on the internal pressure and a set point pressure to maintain the internal pressure at the set point pressure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337789 | RESISTANCE MEASURING SOLD OUT SENSOR FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A beverage dispenser and process of dispensing beverages from a beverage dispenser may include causing an ingredient in the form of a fluid to be drawn from a storage container through a conduit. An electrical conductivity of the fluid ingredient may be sensed within the conduit. A determination as to whether the electrical conductivity of the fluid ingredient crosses a threshold level may be made, and if so, the beverage dispenser may be disabled from dispensing beverages containing the fluid ingredient, otherwise, the beverage dispenser may be enabled to dispense beverages containing the fluid ingredient. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337790 | AUTOMATIC WATER FILL DISPENSER FOR REFRIGERATOR - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an automatic water fill dispenser for a refrigerator appliance. More particularly, the embodiments of the present invention relate to an automatic water fill dispenser for a refrigerator, in which the dispenser includes a storage unit configured to store water inside the refrigerator door, and a container unit configured to be automatically supplied with water from the storage unit. The automatic water fill dispenser includes: a storage unit provided in an inner side surface of a refrigerator door and configured to store water; and a container unit provided on a side of the storage unit in fluid communication with the storage unit and configured to receive water automatically from the storage unit. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337791 | DOOR AND BAFFLE INTERFACE ASSEMBLY FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES - An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337792 | Tap Made of Plastic Material for Delivering Liquids from Vessels - A tap is described, for delivering liquids from a vessel comprising: an elongated supporting body equipped with an inclined internal contact surface next to its delivery end; an upper closing element and tamper-preventing seal which closes the delivery end of the supporting body; a pin centrally placed inside the supporting body and equipped with an O-ring adapted to sealingly engage the inclined internal contact surface when the tap is closed; a dome-shaped elastic valve element operatively connected to the pin at the opposite end with respect to the delivery end of the supporting body, the dome-shaped elastic valve element performing the automatic closure of the tap; and a plate operatively connected to the dome-shaped elastic valve element. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337793 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING DISPENSER FLUID REFILL - A fluid dispenser includes a reservoir for storing a fluid, an outlet port connected with the reservoir by a dispense passage for dispensing fluid stored in the reservoir, an external supply port connected with the reservoir by a supply passage to supply fluid to the reservoir, a supply access valve defining a portion of the supply passage between the external supply port and the reservoir, and a controller in circuit communication with the supply access valve for controller operation of the supply access valve from a closed position to an open position in response to receipt of an authorized supply signal at the controller. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337794 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DISTRIBUTION STATION - A system includes a plurality of mobile fuel distribution stations. Each mobile fuel distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump, a manifold, a plurality of hoses, a plurality of fuel caps connected or connectable with the hoses and attachable on fuel tanks of pieces of equipment, a plurality of valves, and a plurality of fuel level sensors operable to generate signals indicative of fuel levels in the fuel tanks. The mobile fuel distribution station is configured to operate the pump responsive to a low fuel threshold to provide fuel to the manifold, from the manifold to the valves, and from the valves through the hoses. A server is operable to communicate with the mobile fuel distribution stations. An electronic device is operable to communicate with the server and display the fuel levels in real-time. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337795 | MOBILE DISTRIBUTION STATION HAVING ADJUSTABLE FEED NETWORK - A distribution station includes an adjustable feed network that connects first and second pumps with first and second manifolds. The network is switchable between first and second configurations. In the first configuration a first pump is fluidly connected with the first manifold and fluidly disconnected from the second manifold. Concurrently, the second pump is fluidly connected to the second manifold and is fluidly disconnected from the first manifold. In the second configuration the first pump is fluidly connected with the second manifold and fluidly disconnected from the first manifold, and the second pump is fluidly disconnected from the first and second manifolds. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337796 | PRODUCT LOSS REDUCTION BY USING SHOTENED PURGE FOR ASEPTIC TANK - An intermediate storage tank assembly can include a filling line; a filling machine; and an end-valve assembly. In some embodiments, the intermediate storage tank assembly comprises a switch arranged between said filling machine and said end-valve assembly for detecting a level of product and in response thereto stopping a priming of intermediate storage tank thereby preventing product from reaching said end-valve assembly. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337797 | SADDLE PAD - A saddle pad configured to provide a horse with pressure relief along its spine from a saddle and the saddle pad. The saddle pad may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and a central panel. The central panel may include a first end and a second end. The central panel may be wider at the first end than at the second end, and the central panel may be configured to extend into a gullet of the saddle and away from the horse's spine. In some embodiments, the central panel may be configured to stay off of the horse's withers. In some embodiments, the central panel may be configured to stay in the gullet of the saddle and away from the horse's spine for the entire length of the saddle. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337798 | MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES WITH MECHANICAL ACTUATORS - A planar micromechanical actuator suspended on opposing suspension zones including a neutral axis between the opposing suspension zones, first to fourth segments into which the planar micromechanical actuator is segmented between the opposing suspension zones, each including a first electrode and a second electrode which form a capacitor and are isolatedly affixed to each other at opposite ends of the respective segment along a direction between the opposing suspension zones so as to form a gap between the first and second electrode along a thickness direction, the gap being offset to the neutral axis along the thickness direction, and wherein the first to fourth segments are configured such that the planar micromechanical actuator deflects into the thickness direction by the first and fourth segment bending into the thickness direction and the second and third segments bending contrary to the thickness direction upon a voltage being applied to the first and second electrodes of the first to fourth segments. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337799 | Method for processing conductive structure - The present disclosure provides a method for processing a conductive structure. The method includes the following steps of: forming on a first surface a groove concave from the first surface towards a second surface by means of dry etching; extending the groove from the second surface to form a via through a silicon base; and processing a conductive structure within the via. The method can be applied to a silicon base having a thickness larger than 300 μm. It breaks the limit on thickness that can be processed in the related art and is capable of providing electrical connectivity on both sides of a silicon base. The method is simple and highly reliable, has high processing efficiency and is applicable to mechanized production. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337800 | SEMICONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE OR MORE SEMICONDUCTOR COLUMNS - A semiconductor arrangement includes a substrate region and a first semiconductor column projecting from the substrate region. The semiconductor arrangement includes a second semiconductor column projecting from the substrate region and adjacent the first semiconductor column. The second semiconductor column is separated a first distance from the first semiconductor column along a first axis. The semiconductor arrangement includes a third semiconductor column projecting from the substrate region and adjacent the first semiconductor column. The third semiconductor column is separated a second distance from the first semiconductor column along a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second distance is different than the first distance. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337801 | CORROSION-PROTECTED REFORMER TUBE WITH INTERNAL HEAT EXCHANGE - A reformer tube for producing synthesis gas by steam reforming of hydrocarbon-containing input gases is proposed where
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20190337802 | Process of Producing Chlorine Gas - A process of producing chlorine gas by catalytic oxidation of hydrogen chloride including: incorporating an oxidizing agent such as ozone, hydrogen peroxide solution etc. into a gas stream of hydrogen chloride containing impurities, conducting oxidation pretreatment of the gas stream under the action of ultrasonic wave, such that the impurities contained in the gas stream are oxidized; where the gas stream obtained after the oxidation pretreatment is allowed to pass through a separating device, the oxidized impurities in the form of liquid and/or the oxidized impurities in the form of solid are removed from the gas stream so as to obtain a purified gas stream of hydrogen chloride, and thereafter the purified gas stream of hydrogen chloride is well mixed with a gas stream containing molecular oxygen, the resultant gas mixture is preheated to a reaction temperature, and then catalytically oxidized to produce chlorine gas. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337803 | HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE POWDER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN SHEET - An hBN powder containing an aggregate of primary particles of hBN, the hBN powder having a ratio of an average longer diameter (L | 2019-11-07 |
20190337804 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR PRODUCING NITRIC ACID - A process and a plant for producing nitric acid involves oxidizing ammonia in the presence of catalysts to provide nitrogen monoxide-containing process gas in an oxidation reactor. The formed nitrogen monoxide may be supplied with oxygen-containing gas, and nitrogen monoxide is oxidized to provide nitrogen dioxide that is reacted with water in an absorption apparatus to give nitric acid, nitrous acid, and/or solutions of nitrates and/or nitrites. Oxidation of the nitrogen monoxide may be effected in an additional reactor positioned between the oxidation reactor and the absorption apparatus and traversed by the process gas. The oxidation of the nitrogen monoxide may be effected in an additional reactor parallel and connected to the absorption apparatus and traversed by the process gas. The disclosed processes and plants feature a high energy efficiency combined with a simple construction, and existing plants are easily upgradeable. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337805 | Fine Particle Coal, and Systems, Apparatuses, and Methods for Collecting and Using the Same - Methods, apparatuses, and systems to collect fine particle coal are provided herein. For example, these methods, apparatuses, and systems may be incorporated into a coal processing plant to collect a portion of the fine particle coal that is normally lost in the system. A fine particle coal also is provided. The fine particle coal may have a particle size of 1000 μm or smaller and a water content of from about 5% to about 20%, by weight. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337806 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE NANOSTRUCTURES AND RELATED ARTICLES AND METHODS - Embodiments described herein generally relate to compositions including discrete nanostructures (e.g., nanostructures including a functionalized graphene layer and a core species bound to the functionalized graphene layer), and related articles and methods. A composition may have a coefficient of friction of less than or equal to 0.02. Discrete nanostructures may have a substantially non-planar configuration. A core species may reversibly covalently bind a first portion of a functionalized graphene layer to a second portion of the functionalized graphene layer. Articles, e.g., articles including a plurality of discrete nanostructures and a means for depositing the plurality of discrete nanostructures on a surface, are also provided. Methods (e.g., methods of forming a layer) are also provided, including depositing a composition onto a substrate surface and/or applying a mechanical force to the composition, e.g., such that the composition exhibits a coefficient of friction of less than or equal to 0.02. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337807 | METHODS OF TREATING GRAPHITIC MATERIALS AND OF PREPARING COLLOIDAL SOLUTIONS INCLUDING GRAPHITIC MATERIALS - Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a method of preparing a colloidal solution comprising preparing a salted aqueous solvent and dispersing a graphitic material in the salted aqueous solvent. Embodiments of the present disclosure further describe a method of treating a graphitic material comprising agitating a graphitic material in a salted aqueous solvent and removing residual chemical species to obtain a treated graphitic material. Embodiments of the present disclosure also describe a colloidal solution comprising a liquid medium and a treated graphitic material dispersed in the liquid medium sufficient to form a colloidal solution. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337808 | GRAPHITE-TITANIUM-NANOCOMPOSITE COMPLEX AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF - A 3D structure of the graphite-titanium-nanocomposite complex and a method of preparing the graphite-titanium-nanocomposite complex are disclosed. The Graphite-titanium-nanocomposite complex includes a metal core associated with the two phases, amine functionalized graphite, and amine functionalized titanium. The method of preparation includes amine functionalizing of graphite and titanium with coupling agents to produce amine functionalized titanium and graphite, further mixing with a metal ion solution for synthesizing an ion complex. Trisodium citrate solution and sodium borohydride solution is added to the ion complex to prepare a 3D structure of the graphite-titanium-nanocomposite complex, employed as a catalyst. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337809 | ACTIVATED CARBON PRODUCTION AT BIOMASS-FUELED STEAM/ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS - A method and apparatus for producing activated carbon from biomass or other solid carbonaceous feed within a housing containing boiler components, by spatial separation of drying, pyrolysis and activation zones as the feed is conveyed across the bottom of the housing, such that the thermal requirements for drying, pyrolysis, and activation of the solid carbonaceous feed occur by direct radiation from the combustion flame located above the drying, pyrolysis and activation zones. The balance of the heat not required for drying, pyrolysis, and activation is used to vaporize and superheat steam as part of a conventional steam/electric power plant. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337810 | PREPARATION OF Si-H CONTAINING IODOSILANES VIA HALIDE EXCHANGE REACTION - Methods of synthesizing Si—H containing iodosilanes, such as diiodosilane or pentaiododisilane, using a halide exchange reaction are disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337811 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SYNTHETIC HECTORITE AT LOW TEMPERATURE AND ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE - The present invention relates to a method for producing synthetic hectorite at a low temperature and atmospheric pressure and synthetic hectorite produced by the same, and more particularly, to a method for producing synthetic hectorite and synthetic hectorite produced by the same in which: a step of forming Li—Mg precipitates is introduced and thereby ensures an improved crystallization reaction condition and synthetic hectorite having excellent properties; and composition ratios of reactants are controlled, and thus, property control is easy. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337812 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING BORON NITRIDE NANOTUBES BY HEAT TREATING BORON PRECURSOR PREPARED BY USING AIR-JET - A method and apparatus for preparing boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) according to an embodiment may ensure mass-production, may increase yield by reducing a production time, and may prepare BNNTs with high purity. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337813 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AEI ZEOLITE - Provided is a production method by which an AEI zeolite is obtained without inducing a structural transformation in a crystalline aluminosilicate having a Y-structure and without using fluorine or phosphorus, the method including a crystallization step of crystallizing a composition containing an alumina source, a silica source, a structure directing aunt, a sodium source, and water, a weight proportion of crystalline aluminosilicate relative to a total weight of the alumina source and the silica source being from 0 wt. % to 10 wt. %, and the crystallization step satisfying at least one of the following conditions: a molar ratio of hydroxide ion to silica in the composition is 0.45 or greater, the composition contains a cation represented by (CH | 2019-11-07 |
20190337814 | ALUMINA POWDER - An alumina powder containing a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an alkaline component contains amorphous alumina, pseudoboehmite, or boehmite, and satisfies all of (1) to (4). (1) A colloidal dispersion A with 2.5% by mass of Al | 2019-11-07 |
20190337815 | METHOD OF OBTAINING METAL-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES - A method for obtaining aluminum-containing nanoparticles is provided. The method includes exposing at least one surface comprising aluminum to an alkaline aqueous solution. The method further includes exposing the at least one surface to electro-hydraulic shock waves and an electron flux. The at least one surface undergoes electro-erosion which creates alumina-hydrated nanoparticles having a negative surface electrical charge. The method further includes transforming the alumina-hydrated nanoparticles into aquachelate nanoparticles by attaching water molecules to the alumina-hydrated nanoparticles | 2019-11-07 |
20190337816 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR RECOVERY OF SALT - A method for recovery of salts comprises providing ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190337817 | SYNTHESIS OF LITHIUM LANTHANUM ZIRCONATE FROM NANOCRYSTALLINE LANTHANUM ZIRCONATE - Fabricating a layer including lithium lanthanum zirconate (Li | 2019-11-07 |
20190337818 | IRON OXIDE POWDER FOR BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL - Provided is an iron oxide powder for a brake friction material which can be suitably used in a brake friction material that is less likely to cause problems regarding brake squealing and that provides superior braking performance. The iron oxide powder for a brake friction material according to the present invention is characterized by having an average particle size of 40 μm or more and a saturation magnetization of 20 emu/g or less. The iron oxide powder preferably has a pore volume of 10-180 mm | 2019-11-07 |
20190337819 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY IRIDIUM(III)CHLORIDE HYDRATE - Process for the production of high purity iridium(III) chloride hydrate, comprising the steps of:
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20190337820 | Solar Sterilization by Incremental Boiling - A water sterilizer powered by solar energy is described. A first check valve allows an increment of untreated water to flow from a reservoir into a boiling chamber where it is heated to boiling, and thus sterilized, by focused solar energy. A second check valve with a higher cracking pressure than the first valve remains closed, holding the increment of untreated water in the boiling chamber until the pressure of steam forces the second valve open, thus evacuating the chamber of now-sterilized water. Once the chamber is evacuated, the second valve automatically closes, and the first valve automatically opens, allowing another incremental sterilizing cycle to begin. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337821 | Safe Long-Lasting Algae Control For Ornamental Water Features - Safety is one of the most desired attributes of an algae control agent for ornamental water features, since the water is often consumed by wildlife and pets, and children sometimes come in contact with the water. The present invention safely prevents the growth of algae in ornamental water features, and does not add chemicals to the water, but controls algae by using insoluble adsorbents to remove essential micronutrients necessary for algal growth. The invention can be used in still or recirculating water features of all types, including bird baths, water fountains, artificial streams, ornamental waterfalls, and small ponds. Since no compounds are being released into the water, the algae control is very long-lasting, and is also maintenance-free, with no action necessary on the part of the user even when evaporation or removal of debris requires refilling the feature. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337822 | MAGNETIZATION AND MANIPULATION OF HYDROPHOBIC ABSORBENTS - The present invention includes a method of controlling an oil spill through introduction of a plurality of magnetizable particles into the oil spill in an amount sufficient to form a colloidal mixture. An absorbent is, also introduced into the oil spill to form an absorbent mixture. A magnetic field can be applied to the system to move, manipulate, or otherwise control the absorbent mixture in response to movement of the magnetic field. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337823 | FLUID CIRCUIT WITH INTEGRATED ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE MITIGATION - A fluid circuit includes a plurality of tubing segments and a plurality of operative components. Each tubing segment includes i) a non-conductive polymer portion defining a fluid passageway and ii) one or more interior conductive fluoropolymer stripes extending axially to the ends of each of the respective tubing segments. Each operative component includes a conductive fluoropolymer that extends between a plurality of tubing connector fittings forming a part of the fluid circuit, wherein each of the tubing connector fittings conductively connect the respective conductor of the operative component to the interior conductive fluoropolymer stripes of the tubing segment to provide a path to ground that extends through each operative component and each tubing segment. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337824 | DEIONIZING DEVICE - Provided is a deionization apparatus which includes: a porous electrode having fine pores; a non-pore ion exchange membrane that is formed in the porous electrode; a counter electrode that is spaced from the non-pore ion exchange membrane and faces the non-pore ion exchange membrane; and a spacer that is located between the porous electrode and the counter electrode, and that has a flow passage through which water to be treated passes. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337825 | TREATMENT OF TAILINGS - Processes of consolidating tailings such as from metal and non-metal based ore processes are disclosed. The processes include mixing tailings with a high concentration of a highly water soluble salt or an aqueous solution thereof to destabilize and consolidate solids in the tailings and separating the consolidated solids from process water. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337826 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BALLAST WATER - A system has been developed to treat ballast water by selectively dissociating target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337827 | Apparatus and Method for Aerating Wastewater - An aeration apparatus includes at least one aerator, a frame fluidly connected to the at least one aerator, and an aeration source fluidly connected to the frame. The aeration source may be configured to deliver air to the at least one aerator via the frame to oxidize fluid held in the at least one aeration chamber. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337828 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANAEROBIC SLUDGE DIGESTION MIXING AND HEAT EXCHANGE - The embodiments herein disclose a method and apparatus for mixing sludge retained in a digester. A jet nozzle assembly for mixing contents of a vessel is used. The jet nozzle assembly having a central outlet pipe terminating at a jet nozzle, a low pressure nozzle assembly disposed concentrically about the central outlet pipe, the low pressure low pressure nozzle having a plurality of openings disposed circumferentially about the low pressure nozzle assembly. The plurality of openings are an axial distance from the outlet jet nozzle. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337829 | ANAEROBIC SEQUENCING BATCH REACTOR COVER - There is provided herein a roof for a reactor vessel that utilizes a weighted floating cover. The cover is free to move up and down within the vessel as the fluid level changes during the operational cycle. In some embodiment, the cover itself is not directly connected to the reactor vessel or its sidewall, but instead is held in place and supported from above by truss-like support members that permit movement of the cover in concert with the changing fluid level in the vessel. In an embodiment, the support members are anchored proximate to the top of the reactor vessel. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337830 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT - Multiple embodiments are described for water and wastewater treatment using bio-ZVI to remove nitrate, nitrite, perchlorate, chlorinated organic compounds, nitroaromatic compounds, arsenic, selenium, phosphorus, etc. from water. ZVI may also provide an iron nutrient to enhance biological activity, and the oxidized ferric can serve as flocculent to improve sludge dewater characteristics. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337831 | TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEM FOR DEGASSING WATER FOR CONSUMPTION - A system for degassing water is described. It uses multiple stages starting with an aerator connected to a number of pumps which conveys water to various filters and tanks. The water is received in at least one buffer tank for de-ironed water which is connected to a fourth tank which can include an ozonization system. At least one buffer tank is connected to a water pressure degassing system pumps water to a fifth tank fitted with a vent and a relief system. This fifth water tank is connected to an aeration pump having an air sterilizer and the aeration pump. It is connected to a parallel system comprising an inflow collector, flow meters, flow regulating valves, at least one aeration tank having permanent magnets, pipes and an outflow collector which is connected to a final tank and filter from which water is fed into a bottling machine. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337832 | COMBUSTION METHOD FOR LOW VELOCITY REACTANT STREAMS - A combustion method in which heated flue gas heats a regenerator through which a mixture of fuel and flue gas is then passed to undergo endothermic reactions that produce syngas which is fed into a furnace together with a motive gas stream. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337833 | SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTERS HAVING AN EXTENDED TREATMENT ZONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING MOLTEN GLASS - A submerged combustion melter includes a floor, a roof, and a sidewall structure connecting the floor and roof defining an internal space. A first portion of the internal space defines a melting zone, and a second portion defines a fining zone immediately downstream of the melting zone. One or more combustion burners in either the floor, roof, the sidewall structure, or any combination of these, are configured to emit the combustion gases from a position under a level of, and positioned to transfer heat to and produce, a turbulent molten mass of glass containing bubbles in the melting zone. The fining zone is devoid of combustion burners or other apparatus or components that would increase turbulence above that in the melting zone. The melter may include a treating zone that stabilizes or destabilizes bubbles and/or foam. Processes of using the melters are a feature of the disclosure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337834 | SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTING OF VITRIFIABLE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a process for producing a boron containing glass, comprising melting raw materials including boron compounds in a submerged combustion melter ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190337835 | SOLARIZATION RESISTANT RARE EARTH DOPED GLASSES - Substantially alkali free glasses are disclosed which can be used to produce substrates for flat panel display devices. The glasses can have a loading of fluorine and ceria to achieve exemplary solarization and UV protection attributes when exposed to UV radiation. Methods for producing substantially alkali free glasses using a float or downdraw process (e.g., a fusion downdraw process) are also disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337836 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR MICRO-D CONNECTOR SEALING - The present invention relates to a tellurium-oxide-based glass composition for forming a glass-to-metal seal to alloys or metals having a coefficient of thermal expansion higher than 16 ppm/° C., said composition comprising TeO | 2019-11-07 |
20190337837 | GLASS COMPOSITION AND COOKING APPLIANCE - Provided is a glass composition comprising a glass frit containing P | 2019-11-07 |
20190337838 | Chemical Composition for Production of Hollow Spherical Glass Particles with High Compressive Strength - A hollow spherical glass particle, comprising aluminum oxide Al | 2019-11-07 |
20190337839 | LOW DIELECTRIC GLASS COMPOSITION, FIBERS, AND ARTICLE - Glass compositions and glass fibers having low dielectric constants and low dissipation factors that may be suitable for use in electronic applications and articles are disclosed. The glass fibers and compositions of the present invention may include between 45.0 to 58.0 weight percent SiO | 2019-11-07 |
20190337840 | THIN LAYER DEPOSITION PROCESS - A process for obtaining a material includes a substrate coated with a photocatalytic coating, the process including depositing on the substrate, by sputtering, a stack of thin layers successively including a first layer of titanium metal having a thickness of from 1 to 3 nm, an intermediate layer of at least partially oxidized titanium having a thickness of from 0.5 to 5 nm, and a second layer of titanium metal having a thickness of from 2 to 5 nm; and oxidizing the stack, with the aid of a heat treatment by laser radiation, wherein the stack is in contact with an oxidizing atmosphere. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337841 | COATED ARTICLES WITH OPTICAL COATINGS HAVING RESIDUAL COMPRESSIVE STRESS - A coated article includes a substrate having a major surface, and an optical coating disposed on the major surface of the substrate. At least a portion of the optical coating includes a residual compressive stress of about 50 MPa or more. The coated article has strain-to-failure of about 0.5% or more as measured by a Ring-on-Ring Tensile Testing Procedure. The coated article has an average photopic transmission of about 80% or greater. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337842 | Polymer Derived Ceramic Coatings and Additives for Glass - A polymer derived ceramic glass paint, glass coating, and glass composite. SiOC based glass paints. SiOC liquid coatings for glass substrates. SiOC particles and pigments for use in and on glass substrates. Methods of coating glass with SiOC based glass paints. Composites having a layer of conductive SiOC glass paint. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337843 | HEATING DEVICE COMPRISING A GLAZING SUBSTRATE COATED ON BOTH SIDES - A heating device equipped with a chamber defining a cavity, includes a door or wall incorporating a multiple glazing, the glazing including at least one transparent substrate coated on each face with a stack of thin layers, namely: on a first face, turned toward the cavity, a first stack that reflects heat essentially by virtue of one or more functional layers based on indium tin oxide; and on the other face, turned toward the exterior of the device, a second stack that reflects heat essentially by virtue of one or more functional layers based on a metal chosen from gold or silver. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337844 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHEMICALLY STRENGTHENED GLASS - The present invention relates to a method for producing a chemically strengthened glass, the method including the following steps (1) to (3) in this order: (1) a glass sheet preparation step of preparing a glass sheet having, in a surface layer thereof, a compressive stress layer; (2) a first ion exchange step of bringing the glass sheet into contact with an inorganic salt composition to perform ion exchange of at least one pair of ions so as to decrease a compressive stress value of the compressive stress layer; and (3) a second ion exchange step of bringing the glass sheet into contact with an inorganic salt composition to perform ion exchange of at least one pair of ions so as to increase the compressive stress value of the compressive stress layer in the surface layer. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337845 | BENDABLE OR FOLDABLE ARTICLES AS WELL AS METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An article of transparent and brittle material, such as glass, glass ceramic, ceramic or crystals. The article includes at least one exchange layer and at least one bulk layer. The at least one exchange layer includes at least one kind of cation ions with an increased proportion compared to the at least one bulk layer and at least one kind of cation ion | 2019-11-07 |
20190337846 | THERMALLY TREATED BRIQUETTES CONTAINING A "QUICK" CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM COMPOUND AND CALCIUM FERRITES, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Composition in the form of green or thermally treated briquettes comprising at least one “quick” calcium-magnesium compound and an iron-based compound, the method of production thereof and uses thereof. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337847 | Method for Manufacturing Briquettes Containing a Calcium-Magnesium Compound and an Iron-Based Compound, and Briquettes Obtained Thereby - Composition in the form of green or thermally treated briquettes comprising at least one “quick” calcium-magnesium compound comprising an iron-based compound and method of production thereof as well uses thereof. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337848 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE FROM FLY ASH AND THE AGGREGATE OBTAINED WITH THIS METHOD - The present invention relates to relates to method for producing construction aggregate, comprising the steps of: | 2019-11-07 |
20190337849 | RECOVERY AND BENEFICIATION OF POZZOLAN DEPOSITS FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IN CONCRETE - Disclosed is a method for enhancing the performance of concrete includes, providing a cementitious mixture comprising cement and processed high calcium fly ash; wherein a processing of the processed high calcium fly ash neutralizes a cementitious reactivity of a high calcium fly ash, wherein a pozzolanic reactivity of the processed high calcium fly ash is maintained during the processing of the high calcium fly ash. The processing of the high calcium fly ash includes hydrating and carbonating the high calcium fly ash. The processing further includes excavating the high calcium fly ash from a landfill or surface impoundment after the hydrating and carbonating. Also disclosed is a portland-pozzolan blended cement mixture with clinker, gypsum, and a pozzolanic material, such as processed high calcium fly ash. After processing, the cementitious reactivity of a high calcium fly ash is neutralized, while pozzolanic reactivity of the high calcium fly ash is maintained. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337850 | STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE COMPRISING WASTE PLASTICS - A method of making a structural lightweight and thermal insulating concrete is described. The concrete has a coarse aggregate partly replaced by recycled plastic pieces. This enables the concrete to maintain a high compressive strength, low thermal conductivity, and low weight, while providing a use for waste plastic. The waste plastic pieces may comprise polyethylene in the form of flakes, fibers, or granules. Due to its low unit weight, adequate compressive strength and high thermal resistance the developed concrete can be used as a structural lightweight and thermal insulating concrete. The use of this concrete leads to economic and environmental benefits. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337851 | PREPARATION OF INURED ASPHALT BLOWN COATING - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a flexible and tough polymer modified asphalt composition which comprises sparging an oxygen containing gas through a liquid high-vinyl polybutadiene modified asphalt, wherein the liquid high-vinyl polybutadiene modified asphalt contains from about 0.25 weight percent to about 20 weight percent of the liquid high-vinyl polybutadiene, wherein the oxygen containing gas is sparged through the liquid high-vinyl polybutadiene modified asphalt at a temperature within the range of about 400° F. to about 550° F. for a period of time which is sufficient to increase the softening point of the asphalt to a value which is within the range of 185° F. to 250° F. and to attain a penetration value of at least 15 dmm to produce the polymer modified asphalt composition. | 2019-11-07 |
20190337852 | REINFORCED UNFIRED BRICKS - An unfired structural component such as a brick that is composed of soil components, cellulose fibers and at least one organic compound, the at least one organic compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids and at least one aliphatic chain having between four and 28 carbon atoms in a matrix material composed of clay and soil particles . | 2019-11-07 |