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20100316181 | INTEGRAL HELICAL COIL PRESSURIZED WATER NUCLEAR REACTOR - An integral pressurized water nuclear reactor for the production of steam utilizing a helical coil steam generator, a plurality of internal circulation pumps, and an internal control rod drive mechanism structure. | 12-16-2010 |
20120155594 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR (PWR) AND PWR SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - A pressurized water reactor (PWR) comprises a pressure vessel, a reactor core disposed in the pressure vessel, an integral or external pressurizer, primary coolant disposed in the pressure vessel and heated by operation of the reactor core, and a steam generator disposed in the pressure vessel and configured to convert secondary coolant in the form of feedwater into steam by heat transfer from the primary coolant heated by operation of the reactor core to secondary coolant in the steam generator. A controller is configured to perform a PWR control method including the operations of (i) adjusting one or more parameters of the PWR and (ii) adjusting a pressurizer water level setpoint based on a predicted direction and magnitude of change of a pressurizer water level of the PWR predicted to result from the adjusting (i). | 06-21-2012 |
20130156143 | EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SYSTEM (ECCS) FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR EMPLOYING CLOSED HEAT TRANSFER PATHWAYS - A containment structure contains an interior volume, and a nuclear reactor is disposed in the interior volume. An ultimate heat sink pool is disposed outside of the containment structure. A condenser includes a plurality of closed-path heat pipes or closed-path thermosiphons having first ends and opposite second ends. The closed-path heat pipes or closed-path thermosiphons are embedded in the containment structure with the first ends protruding into the interior volume and the second ends protruding outside of the containment structure. | 06-20-2013 |
20130182813 | INTEGRAL PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR WITH EXTERNAL STEAM DRUM - A pressurized water reactor (PWR) includes: a pressure vessel divided into an upper plenum containing primary coolant, a lower plenum containing primary coolant, and a steam generator plenum interposed between the upper plenum and the lower plenum and containing secondary coolant; a nuclear reactor core comprising fissile material disposed in the lower plenum; one or more risers arranged to convey primary coolant upward from the nuclear reactor core to the upper plenum; and a plurality of tubes passing through the steam generator plenum and arranged to convey primary coolant downward from the upper plenum to the lower plenum. A steam separator is operatively connected with the steam generator plenum to separate secondary coolant in the steam phase from secondary coolant in the water phase. | 07-18-2013 |
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20130006195 | Self-Injection Device - A drug delivery device, including a body having a reservoir disposed therein for containing a medicament, the reservoir including a flexible wall; a plunger movable within the body for causing the medicament to be expelled from the reservoir, the plunger having a contact surface that is not affixed to said flexible reservoir wall; a spring biasing the plunger toward the reservoir; and means for selectively maintaining the plunger in a pre-activated position with respect to the reservoir and, upon releasing the plunger from the pre-activated position, for guiding the plunger to move under the force of the spring such that the contact surface of the plunger contacts the flexible reservoir wall to pressurize the reservoir for delivery of the medicament to a patient. | 01-03-2013 |
20140324023 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH A DELAY MECHANISM - Accordingly, it is an aspect of the present invention to provide a medicament delivery system with a delay mechanism to ensure dose completion prior to activation of at least one subsystem or operation. The foregoing and/or other aspects of the present invention are achieved by providing a medicament delivery system, including a medicament container and a delay mechanism that is activated prior to completion of medicament delivery from the medicament container. The delay mechanism automatically activates a subsystem or initiates an operation subsequent to completion of medicament delivery. The foregoing and/or other aspects of the present invention are also achieved by providing a method of delivering a medicament, the method including receiving an activation command, and in response to receiving the activation command, releasing an ejection mechanism to eject medicament from a container. | 10-30-2014 |
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20100070099 | DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT MODULE - A household appliance system and method include an appliance control system having a common appliance interface provided on an appliance and a demand side management module connected to the common appliance interface. The module corresponds to one select utility of a plurality of utilities and is adapted to communicate with the one select utility of the plurality of utilities. The appliance control system operates the appliance based on communications with the one select utility through the module. | 03-18-2010 |
20110154269 | HOME ENERGY MANAGEMENT SCREENSAVER - A computer screensaver program runs a home energy manager application. The screensaver program is activated after a predetermined time and automatically runs a web browser by detecting the URL of the home energy manager application. The home energy manager interface is then displayed on the computer screen or a remote monitor. Preferably, the screensaver cycles through one or more various screens and remains active until a key is pressed or the mouse is activated. | 06-23-2011 |
20110202189 | LOW COST AND FLEXIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDING USER CONTROL ARRANGEMENT IN A PLURALITY OF MODES - An energy data management control system is configured to allow a user to control operation of the data management among a plurality of modes. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202190 | LOW COST AND FLEXIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DEFINED IN A SINGLE UNITARY HOUSING - A device configured in a unitary housing which includes a computing device with memory that stores energy information. A power supply and prongs attach to the power supply in the same unitary housing, wherein the prongs are configured to plug into a wall outlet. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202196 | LOW COST AND FLEXIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING MESSAGES AMONG A PLURALITY OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A system and method of operating an energy data management and control system has a first communication network to transmit and receive data to and from a user interface, a second communication network to transmit and receive data to and from a Utility company, and a third communication network to access data from and provide data to accessories within a home. The system reformats the data from any of the first, second and third communication networks for communication with another of the first, second and third communication networks, wherein at least one of the communication networks operate on a protocol different from another one of the communications networks. The data defines various operations of the system. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202198 | LOW COST AND FLEXIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH A SCHEDULING CAPABILITY - A method and system for controlling the operation of accessories in a home energy management system which manages a plurality of communication networks. The schedules are generated by using a central controller and interacting with a user interface found on a device separate from the central controller. The plurality of schedules are stored in the storage of the central controller, and a current schedule is selected from the stored schedules. The selected schedule is loaded onto an accessory through one of the communication channels for controlling the associate accessory. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202783 | LOW COST AND FLEXIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURED IN A UNITARY HOUSING HAVING A DISPLAYLESS CONFIGURATION - A device configured in a unitary displayless housing, including a computing device that stores, manipulates and communicates energy data, and the displayless external surface of the unitary housing, including status indicator lights to show the status of the device. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202910 | LOW COST AND FLEXIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A premises data management system includes a first communication network configured to transmit and receive data to and from a user interface. Another communication network is configured to access data from and provides data to accessories within the premises management system. A gateway of the system includes a first interface channel and another interface channel. The gateway receives the data from the first communication network, via the first interface channel. The gateway reformats the data from the first communication network for communication to the other communication network via the other interface channel. The gateway also requests data from the accessories via the other interface channel and replies to the user interface via the first interface channel. | 08-18-2011 |
20120026004 | ENERGY MANAGER-WATER LEAK DETECTION - Methods and systems are disclosed for monitoring water leaks within a home. A home network with various devices monitors these devices with a controller. Information is received from a water flow meter via a transceiver for tracking a total water flow amount through pipelines in the home. By comparing information collected to a predetermined threshold, a leak is determined as present or not within each pipeline. Upon the detection of a leak in the home, a home owner is notified of the condition so that action is taken expeditiously. A shut off valve can be triggered remotely when a request is received from the user, which closes the water pipeline to prevent water damage. | 02-02-2012 |
20120060771 | HOT WATER HEATER SCHEDULER - A hot water heater and method for controlling same. The hot water heater can be programmed to only heat water when the consumer anticipates that they will need it. The consumer can control the temperature of the water, the time at which the hot water will be needed, and can specify the speed vs. efficiency tradeoff regarding how the water is heated by selecting an operating mode, for example, thereby resulting in a more energy efficient and cost effective hot water heater. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065787 | HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONE OR MORE APPLIANCES AND POWER GENERATOR - A device and method for enabling an home energy management (HEM) system to work with a home power generator to run the home in a “survival mode” when the home has lost power from the main utility feed. The HEM controls the operation of the main appliances/loads to enable the homeowner to have basic functionality (hot water, lights, heat, cooking & preserving food) of their home, all while ensuring the max draw on the home does not exceed the output rating of the generator thereby allowing the use of a smaller generator while still providing functionality similar to larger generators resulting in energy and cost savings to the consumer. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065796 | ENERGY MANAGER WITH MINIMUM USE ENERGY PROFILE - A system and method for maximizing the value of power generated by a residential power generator. A home energy manager device is configured to implement a minimum energy usage profile during a peak demand event such that a maximum amount of power generated by the consumer can be sold back to the utility. For renewable energy sources such as solar cells, peak demand events often correspond with peak output of the renewable energy source. For example, hot sunny summer days are conducive to maximum solar power output and, typically, also result in maximum power demand for powering air conditioners. | 03-15-2012 |
20130073059 | USER INTERFACE FOR DETERMINING RESOURCE CONSUMPTION - A resource consumption user interface is disclosed comprising one or more user input features for selecting a start date and an end date for defining a selected time range over which to determine resource consumption associated with at least one resource consumption task from a plurality of resource consumption tasks that contribute to a total resource consumption in a given environment. The plurality of resource consumption tasks are associated with one or more appliances that operate in the given environment. The start date and the end date are selectable for any desired time range over a given time duration. The resource consumption user interface also comprises one or more user output features for presenting information associated with the at least one resource consumption task, wherein the presented information represents accumulated information beginning at a time on the selected start date and ending at a time on the selected end date. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073997 | USER INTERFACE FOR MONITORING RESOURCE CONSUMPTION - A resource consumption user interface is disclosed comprising one or more user input features for selecting a start time and an end time for monitoring at least one resource consumption task from a plurality of resource consumption tasks that contribute to a total resource consumption in a given environment, wherein the plurality of resource consumption tasks are associated with one or more appliances that operate in the given environment. The resource consumption user interface also comprises one or more user output features for presenting information about the selected resource consumption task, beginning at the selected start time, and updating the presented information until the selected end time is reached. | 03-21-2013 |
20130103222 | DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT MODULE - A household appliance system comprising an appliance control system having a common appliance interface provided on an appliance and a demand side management module connected to the common appliance interface. The module corresponds to one select utility of a plurality of utilities and is configured to communicate with the one select utility of the plurality of utilities. The appliance control system operates the appliance based on communications with the one select utility through the module. | 04-25-2013 |
20130345891 | HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A household energy management system for managing multiple appliances is provided. In an embodiment the system comprises a controller for managing power consumption of multiple appliances within a household; a utility meter for measuring an amount of energy usage to a household, the utility meter communicating to the controller a demand limit; and a user interface through which a user can enter a parameter of energy usage. The controller establishes a demand limit, A communication network connects the controller to the utility meter and/or to a demand server. The controller controls or operates the multiple appliances based cm communications from at least one of the utility meter, the user interface, and a demand server, such that the energy usage does not exceed the established demand limit. | 12-26-2013 |
20140052303 | ENERGY SMART SYSTEM - Apparatus and method for managing energy of a home or other structure are disclosed. An energy management system for a home network comprises a central device controller configured to communicate with energy consuming devices, energy generation devices and storage devices at a home. Power/energy measuring devices provide consumption measurements for the home and each device to the controller. A user interface has a client application configured to provide information to a user/consumer and to an energy provider/utility about energy consumption, energy generation and storage. An energy profile and a carbon footprint of an individual's home are generated along with recommendations for energy savings and/or possible addition of on site generation or energy storage. | 02-20-2014 |
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20090145167 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING FLUID STREAMS HAVING MULTIPLE CONSTITUENTS - Methods, apparatuses and systems for processing fluid streams having multiple constituents are provided including embodiments utilizing ascending temperature separation processes as well as combined ascending and descending temperature separation processes. For example, in one embodiment, a mixed gas stream may be processed by flowing the stream through multiple heat exchangers, expanding the stream, and then separating the stream into a liquid portion and a vapor portion. The vapor portion, having an increased or decreased concentration of an identified constituent may then pass through the heat exchangers again in reverse order and collected. The liquid portion may then be subjected to further, sequential separation acts which each take place at increasing temperatures. In another embodiment, numerous, sequential separation acts take place in, for example, at decreasing temperatures and, subsequently, at increasing temperatures. Such a mixed fluid stream, for example, may include constituents such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane. | 06-11-2009 |
20110089377 | MOLTEN METAL REACTOR AND METHOD OF FORMING HYDROGEN, CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE USING THE MOLTEN ALKALINE METAL REACTOR - A molten metal reactor for converting a carbon material and steam into a gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide is disclosed. The reactor includes an interior crucible having a portion contained within an exterior crucible. The interior crucible includes an inlet and an outlet; the outlet leads to the exterior crucible and may comprise a diffuser. The exterior crucible may contain a molten alkaline metal compound. Contained between the exterior crucible and the interior crucible is at least one baffle. | 04-21-2011 |
20110135565 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN USING SODIUM ION SEPARATION MEMBRANES - A method of producing hydrogen from sodium hydroxide and water is disclosed. The method comprises separating sodium from a first aqueous sodium hydroxide stream in a sodium ion separator, feeding the sodium produced in the sodium ion separator to a sodium reactor, reacting the sodium in the sodium reactor with water, and producing a second aqueous sodium hydroxide stream and hydrogen. The method may also comprise reusing the second aqueous sodium hydroxide stream by combining the second aqueous sodium hydroxide stream with the first aqueous sodium hydroxide stream. A system of producing hydrogen is also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
20130020232 | MOLTEN SALT ROLLING BUBBLE COLUMN, REACTORS UTILIZING SAME AND RELATED METHODS - Reactors for carrying out a chemical reaction, as well as related components, systems and methods are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a reactor is provided that includes a furnace and a crucible positioned for heating by the furnace. The crucible may contain a molten salt bath. A downtube is disposed at least partially within the interior crucible along an axis. The downtube includes a conduit having a first end in communication with a carbon source and an outlet at a second end of the conduit for introducing the carbon material into the crucible. At least one opening is formed in the conduit between the first end and the second end to enable circulation of reaction components contained within the crucible through the conduit. An oxidizing material may be introduced through a bottom portion of the crucible in the form of gas bubbles to react with the other materials. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020236 | BELL COLUMN DOWNTUBE, REACTORS UTILIZING SAME AND RELATED METHODS - Reactors for carrying out a chemical reaction, as well as related components, systems and methods are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a reactor is provided that includes a furnace and a crucible positioned for heating by the furnace. A downtube is disposed at least partially within the interior crucible along an axis. At least one structure is coupled with the downtube and extends substantially across the cross-sectional area of the interior volume taken in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis. A plurality of holes is formed in the structure enabling fluid flow therethrough. The structure coupled with the downtube may include a lower body portion and an upper body portion coupled with the lower body portion, wherein the plurality of holes is formed in the lower body portion adjacent to, and radially outward from, a periphery of the upper body portion. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020538 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNGAS AND FUEL GASSES - The production of gasses and, more particularly, to systems and methods for the production of syngas and fuel gasses including the production of hydrogen are set forth. In one embodiment system and method includes a reactor having a molten pool of a material comprising sodium carbonate. A supply of conditioned water is in communication with the reactor. A supply of carbon containing material is also in communication with the reactor. In one particular embodiment, the carbon containing material may include vacuum residuum (VR). The water and VR may be kept at desired temperatures and pressures compatible with the process that is to take place in the reactor. When introduced into the reactor, the water, the VR and the molten pool may be homogenously mixed in an environment in which chemical reactions take place including the production of hydrogen and other gasses. | 01-24-2013 |
20130071292 | MOLTEN METAL REACTORS - A molten metal reactor for converting a carbon material and steam into a gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide is disclosed. The reactor includes an interior crucible having a portion contained within an exterior crucible. The interior crucible includes an inlet and an outlet; the outlet leads to the exterior crucible and may comprise a diffuser. The exterior crucible may contain a molten alkaline metal compound. Contained between the exterior crucible and the interior crucible is at least one baffle. | 03-21-2013 |
20130340475 | NATURAL GAS LIQUEFACTION EMPLOYING INDEPENDENT REFRIGERANT PATH - A method of liquefying natural gas. The method comprises cooling a gaseous natural gas process stream with a refrigerant flowing in a path isolated from the natural gas process stream. The refrigerant may differ in composition from a composition of the natural gas process stream, and the refrigerant composition may be selected to enhance efficiency of the refrigerant path with regard to a specific composition of the natural gas process stream. The refrigeration path may be operated at pressures, temperatures and flow rates differing from those of the natural gas process stream. Other methods of liquefying natural gas are described. A natural gas liquefaction plant is also described. | 12-26-2013 |
20130341244 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR UPGRADING HYDROCARBONS - In one embodiment, a system for upgrading a hydrocarbon material may include a black wax upgrade subsystem and a molten salt gasification (MSG) subsystem. The black wax upgrade subsystem and the MSG subsystem may be located within a common pressure boundary, such as within a pressure vessel. Gaseous materials produced by the MSG subsystem may be used in the process carried out within the black wax upgrade subsystem. For example, hydrogen may pass through a gaseous transfer interface to interact with black wax feed material to hydrogenate such material during a cracking process. In one embodiment, the gaseous transfer interface may include one or more openings in a tube or conduit which is carrying the black wax material. A pressure differential may control the flow of hydrogen within the tube or conduit. Related methods are also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20140150342 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNGAS AND FUEL GASSES - The production of gasses and, more particularly, to systems and methods for the production of syngas and fuel gasses including the production of hydrogen are set forth. In one embodiment system and method includes a reactor having a molten pool of a material comprising sodium carbonate. A supply of conditioned water is in communication with the reactor. A supply of carbon containing material is also in communication with the reactor. In one particular embodiment, the carbon containing material may include vacuum residuum (VR). The water and VR may be kept at desired temperatures and pressures compatible with the process that is to take place in the reactor. When introduced into the reactor, the water, the VR and the molten pool may be homogenously mixed in an environment in which chemical reactions take place including the production of hydrogen and other gasses. | 06-05-2014 |
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20120330908 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING LARGE AMOUNTS OF DATA - A data analysis system is proposed for providing fine-grained low latency access to high volume input data from possibly multiple heterogeneous input data sources. The input data is parsed, optionally transformed, indexed, and stored in a horizontally-scalable key-value data repository where it may be accessed using low latency searches. The input data may be compressed into blocks before being stored to minimize storage requirements. The results of searches present input data in its original form. The input data may include access logs, call data records (CDRs), e-mail messages, etc. The system allows a data analyst to efficiently identify information of interest in a very large dynamic data set up to multiple petabytes in size. Once information of interest has been identified, that subset of the large data set can be imported into a dedicated or specialized data analysis system for an additional in-depth investigation and contextual analysis. | 12-27-2012 |
20140344231 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING LARGE AMOUNTS OF DATA - A data analysis system is proposed for providing fine-grained low latency access to high volume input data from possibly multiple heterogeneous input data sources. The input data is parsed, optionally transformed, indexed, and stored in a horizontally-scalable key-value data repository where it may be accessed using low latency searches. The input data may be compressed into blocks before being stored to minimize storage requirements. The results of searches present input data in its original form. The input data may include access logs, call data records (CDRs), e-mail messages, etc. The system allows a data analyst to efficiently identify information of interest in a very large dynamic data set up to multiple petabytes in size. Once information of interest has been identified, that subset of the large data set can be imported into a dedicated or specialized data analysis system for an additional in-depth investigation and contextual analysis. | 11-20-2014 |
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20130053422 | Antimicrobial Compositions - Environmentally beneficial antimicrobial compositions are described that include a cationic surfactant and certain antimicrobial agents or preservatives. Useful cationic surfactants include lauric arginate (LAE). Advantageously, the pH of the composition may be adjusted to reduce irritancy. | 02-28-2013 |
20140100277 | SOLUTIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING SOLUTIONS TO KILL OR DEACTIVATE SPORES, MICROORGANISMS, BACTERIA AND FUNGUS - Exemplary embodiments of solutions of plasma activated water and peroxyacetic acid are disclosed herein. In addition, exemplary embodiments of methods for making solutions are disclosed herein. Some methods include exposing water to a plasma gas to activate the water, adding acetic acid to the activated water; and mixing the acetic acid and activated water to form a solution. Additional exemplary methods include adding acetic acid to water to form a solution, mixing solution of acetic acid and water together; and exposing the solution to a plasma gas to activate the solution. Another exemplary embodiment includes exposing water to a plasma gas to activate the water; adding an acetyl group donor to the activated water; and mixing the acetyl group donor and activated water to form a solution. | 04-10-2014 |
20150073051 | CATIONIC ANTIMICROBIAL HANDWASH - An antimicrobial composition is provided that includes from about 0.1 to about 2 wt. % of a cationic antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of lauric arginate and benzalkonium chloride, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; from about 1 to about 10 wt. % of two or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of glucoside alkyl ethers and poloxamers, based upon a total weight of the antimicrobial composition; from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of an amine oxide, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and one or more preservatives selected from phenoxyethanol, ethylhexyl glycerin, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, and mixtures thereof. | 03-12-2015 |
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20130109295 | Method and System for Assigning Antennas in Dense Array | 05-02-2013 |
20130207870 | Antenna System with Small Multi-Band Antennas - Multi-band antennae used for television reception of at least two different frequency bands enable multi-band reception with an electrically small antenna. The designs are applicable to individual antenna elements, two dimensional arrays, three dimensional arrays, and arrays constructed for high volumetric efficiency. By using the multi-band element, greater frequency reception is achieved with greater density possible in the antenna arrays. | 08-15-2013 |
20130321239 | Three Dimensional Antenna Array System with Troughs - A system and method for installing and deploying antenna elements on antenna arrays cards is disclosed. The antenna elements are installed on front sides of the antenna array cards and active components are installed on back sides of the antenna array cards. The antenna array cards are then installed within enclosures to create troughs with the antenna elements. Alternatively, magnetic and electric antenna elements are installed together on the front sides of the antenna array cards to create non-homogenous arrays. | 12-05-2013 |
20140038535 | Dynamic Tuning in Dense Arrays of Electrically Small Elements - The purpose of dynamically tuning in dense arrays is to improve power received and signal quality. In traditional phased array the inherent design procedure is to design for good matching over the frequency and scan angle of operation. Typically this is done in the overall design based on a priori knowledge of the frequency, relative phasing and amplitude distribution of all the elements. With this a priori knowledge the design can be done based on known mutual coupling. | 02-06-2014 |
20140090004 | Antenna System and Installation for High Volume Television Capture - An installation includes one or more card cages, which hold antenna array cards for capturing over the air content. The one or more card cages are installed at a cage site, such as a shelter located on the roof of a structure or a floor within the structure. The card cages are powered by a power supply, which is housed within a power supply site. The power supply site is typically a shelter on the roof of the structure or the floor within the structure. | 03-27-2014 |
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20080281261 | Needle-less injector - A needle-less injector device that includes an outer housing and an inner housing that is slideably supported from the outer housing is disclosed. The inner housing supporting a vial that includes a nozzle for delivering a fluid held within the vial. A spring powered ram that is adapted for pushing a seal and plunger is mounted within inner housing. A skin tensioning spring mounted between the inner housing and the outer housing is used for pushing the leading end of the inner housing away from the outer housing. A trigger that cooperates with the spring-powered ram is used to release the ram from the cocked position only when the inner housing is in a firing position. | 11-13-2008 |
20100168662 | NEEDLE-LESS INJECTOR AND METHOD OF FLUID DELIVERY - A needle-less injector device for delivering a dose of fluid intradermally, subcutaneously or intramuscularly to an animal or human. The device includes an inner housing having opposed ends. A syringe is disposed in one end of the inner housing. The syringe includes a nozzle for delivering a dose of fluid held within the syringe. A plunger is movably disposed within the syringe. A spring powered hammer is movably disposed within the inner housing. The hammer cooperates with the plunger to drive the dose of medicament from the nozzle. An injection delivery spring for powering the hammer is positioned and compressed between the other end of the inner housing and the spring powered hammer. An outer housing slideably supports the inner housing. A skin tensioning spring is mounted between the inner housing and the outer housing, the skin tensioning spring biasing the nozzle of the syringe against the animal or human. A trigger mechanism is disposed in the outer housing, the trigger mechanism cooperating with the spring powered hammer to release the injection delivery spring, wherein the size of the injection delivery spring and the length of the hammer dictate the amount of dose delivered and whether the dose is delivered intradermally, subcutaneously or intramuscularly to an animal or human. | 07-01-2010 |
20110251581 | NEEDLE-LESS INJECTOR AND METHOD OF FLUID DELIVERY - A needle-less injector device for delivering a dose of fluid intradermally, subcutaneously or intramuscularly to an animal or human. The device includes an inner housing having opposed ends. A syringe is disposed in one end of the inner housing. The syringe includes a nozzle for delivering a dose of fluid held within the syringe. A plunger is movably disposed within the syringe. A spring powered hammer is movably disposed within the inner housing. The hammer cooperates with the plunger to drive the dose of medicament from the nozzle. An injection delivery spring for powering the hammer is positioned and compressed between the other end of the inner housing and the spring powered hammer. An outer housing slideably supports the inner housing. A skin tensioning spring is mounted between the inner housing and the outer housing, the skin tensioning spring biasing the nozzle of the syringe against the animal or human. A trigger mechanism is disposed in the outer housing, the trigger mechanism cooperating with the spring powered hammer to release the injection delivery spring, wherein the size of the injection delivery spring and the length of the hammer dictate the amount of dose delivered and whether the dose is delivered intradermally, subcutaneously or intramuscularly to an animal or human. | 10-13-2011 |
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20130130376 | SCREENING METHODS, COMPOSITIONS IDENTIFIED THEREBY, TOOLS USEFUL FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THEREOF, AND CELL POPULATIONS PRODUCED THEREBY - In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which support the culture of defined cell populations. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which promote differentiation of defined cell populations. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which induce apoptosis of defined cell populations. In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which promote cell senescence of defined cell populations. In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying media which modulate the retardation of cell growth of defined cell subpopulation(s). In accordance with further aspects of the present invention, there are provided novel compositions identified by invention methods. Also provided are various uses of the novel compositions identified by invention methods, and novel cell populations produced employing same. In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which support the culture of aberrant cell populations. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which promote differentiation of aberrant cell populations. In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, methods have been developed for identifying compositions which induce apoptosis of aberrant cell populations. | 05-23-2013 |
20140038847 | SCREENING AND CULTURING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF - In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, screening and culturing devices have been developed which are useful for the identification of media which support cell viability, growth and/or proliferation, and transformation and/or differentiation. In a further aspect, screening and culturing methods employing the invention screening and culturing devices have been developed. In a still further aspect, methods for making invention screening and culturing devices have been developed. | 02-06-2014 |
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20100231895 | QUANTITATIVE PHASE-IMAGING SYSTEMS - An optical system performs imaging in a transmissive and reflective mode. The system includes an optical interferometer that generates interference phenomena between optical waves to measure multiple distances, thicknesses, and indices of refraction of a sample. Measurements are made through a galvanometer that scans a pre-programmed angular arc. An excitation-emission device allows an electromagnetic excitation and emission to pass through an objective in optical communication with the sample. An electromagnetic detector receives the output of the optical interferometer and the excitation-emission device to render a magnified three dimensional image of the sample. | 09-16-2010 |
20100231896 | QUANTITATIVE PHASE-CONTRAST AND EXCITATION-EMISSION SYSTEMS - An optical system includes an optical interferometer that generates interference phenomena between optical waves to measure multiple distances, thicknesses, and indices of refraction of a sample. An excitation-emission device allows an electromagnetic excitation and emission to pass through an objective in optical communication with the sample. An electromagnetic detector receives the output of the optical interferometer and the excitation-emission device to render a magnified image of the sample. A digital delay generator synchronizes the optical interferometer and excitation-emission device to operate in substantially unison to generate a noninvasive depth of field of the portion of the sample that corrects a plurality of optical aberrations in real-time. | 09-16-2010 |
20100231918 | Three wavelength quantitative imaging systems - An optical system includes more than two optical interferometers that generate interference phenomena between optical waves to measure a plurality of distances, a plurality of thicknesses, and a plurality of indices of refraction of a sample. An electromagnetic detector receives an output of the optical interferometers to render a magnified image of at least a portion of the sample. A controller reduces or eliminates undesired optical signals through a hierarchical phase unwrapping of the output of the electromagnetic detector. | 09-16-2010 |
20110079725 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ACHIEVE HIGH-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY WITH NON-DIFFRACTING OR REFRACTING RADIATION - An imaging system employing a coded aperture mask having multiple pinholes is provided. The coded aperture mask is placed at a radiation source to pass the radiation through. The radiation impinges on, and passes through an object, which alters the radiation by absorption and/or scattering. Upon passing through the object, the radiation is detected at a detector plane to form an encoded image, which includes information on the absorption and/or scattering caused by the material and structural attributes of the object. The encoded image is decoded to provide a reconstructed image of the object. Because the coded aperture mask includes multiple pinholes, the radiation intensity is greater than a comparable system employing a single pinhole, thereby enabling a higher resolution. Further, the decoding of the encoded image can be performed to generate multiple images of the object at different distances from the detector plane. Methods and programs for operating the imaging system are also disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
20120001064 | POSITRON EMISSION IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An imaging system and method of imaging are disclosed. The imaging system can include an external radiation source producing pairs of substantially simultaneous radiation emissions of a picturization emission and a verification emissions at an emission angle. The imaging system can also include a plurality of picturization sensors and at least one verification sensor for detecting the picturization and verification emissions, respectively. The imaging system also includes an object stage is arranged such that a picturization emission can pass through an object supported on said object stage before being detected by one of said plurality of picturization sensors. A coincidence system and a reconstruction system can also be included. The coincidence can receive information from the picturization and verification sensors and determine whether a detected picturization emission is direct radiation or scattered radiation. The reconstruction system can produce a multi-dimensional representation of an object imaged with the imaging system. | 01-05-2012 |
20120019510 | Multiple source associated particle imaging for simultaneous capture of multiple projections - Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for performing neutron radiography. For example, in one exemplary method, an object is interrogated with a plurality of neutrons. The plurality of neutrons includes a first portion of neutrons generated from a first neutron source and a second portion of neutrons generated from a second neutron source. Further, at least some of the first portion and the second portion are generated during a same time period. In the exemplary method, one or more neutrons from the first portion and one or more neutrons from the second portion are detected, and an image of the object is generated based at least in part on the detected neutrons from the first portion and the detected neutrons from the second portion. | 01-26-2012 |
20130264486 | MULTI-PARTICLE INSPECTION USING ASSOCIATED PARTICLE SOURCES - Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for performing combined neutron and gamma ray radiography. For example, one exemplary system comprises: a neutron source; a set of alpha particle detectors configured to detect alpha particles associated with neutrons generated by the neutron source; neutron detectors positioned to detect at least some of the neutrons generated by the neutron source; a gamma ray source; a set of verification gamma ray detectors configured to detect verification gamma rays associated with gamma rays generated by the gamma ray source; a set of gamma ray detectors configured to detect gamma rays generated by the gamma ray source; and an interrogation region located between the neutron source, the gamma ray source, the neutron detectors, and the gamma ray detectors. | 10-10-2013 |
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20080196942 | WELLBORE MONITOR - A system for determining produced drill solids volume including a receiving vessel for receiving drill solids and a pressure vessel coupled to the receiving vessel. The receiving vessel has an isolation valve system to control the flow of drill solids between the receiving vessel and the pressure vessel, and the pressure vessel is adapted to allow a compressed gas to convey drill solids from the pressure vessel to a discharge line. The system also includes a skid having a plurality of weight sensors for weighing the drill solids in the pressure vessel, wherein the pressure vessel is disposed on the plurality of weight sensors and a programmable logic controller operatively couples to at least the plurality of weight sensors for calculating the weight of the drill solids in the pressure vessel. | 08-21-2008 |
20100140145 | SEPARATION OF TAR FROM SAND - A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source including a primary separation tank including a first hydrocarbon removing device to remove hydrocarbons from a slurry of water and solids. Further, the system including a transfer device between the primary separation tank and a secondary separation tank, wherein the transfer device is configured to transfer solids from the slurry to the secondary separation tank. Further still, the system including a second hydrocarbon removal device, a fine particle separation device to remove remaining solids in the secondary separation tank, and a product collection tank to receive hydrocarbons removed from the primary and secondary separation tanks. | 06-10-2010 |
20110107791 | OIL VAPOR CLEANER - An apparatus for recovery of solids from a vapor, the apparatus including: a vessel comprising a cylindrical portion on top of an angled portion; a vapor inlet located in the cylindrical portion for introducing a solid-vapor mixture tangentially to the cylindrical portion; at least one inlet nozzle disposed in a top of the vessel for spraying a hydrocarbon fluid into the vessel; an indirect heat exchange device disposed concentrically within the cylindrical portion, thereby providing an annulus for vapor and hydrocarbon flow; a heat exchange device disposed at an exterior of the angled portion; an outlet located at a bottom of the angled portion to recover the vapor having a reduced solids content and a solid-hydrocarbon mixture. Also disclosed are processes to clean an oil vapor using such an apparatus. | 05-12-2011 |
20110284027 | METHODS FOR GRANULAR SCAVENGER MATERIAL TRANSFER - A method for cleaning a reactor, the method including circulating a fluid inside the reactor, pumping the fluid from the reactor into an inlet of a tank cleaner, and removing solids from the fluid to produce a clean fluid. The method further includes transferring the clean fluid to the reactor and transferring pneumatically the removed solids to a pressurized vessel. Also, a method for transferring spent granular material, the method including providing a vacuum system disposed at a hydrocarbon production site to remove spent material from a reactor, transferring the spent material through the vacuum system into a pressurized vessel, and conveying pneumatically the spent material from the pressurized vessel to a second pressurized vessel. | 11-24-2011 |
20140051607 | Particles For Use In Wellbore Fluids - The invention provides a method of manufacturing a solid phase barite containing material for use in a wellbore. The method includes the steps of providing the barite containing material having relatively small particles with a particle size distribution of at least 50 vol % particles having a diameter in the range of 1 μm to 10 μm and at least 90 vol % particles having a diameter in the range of 4 μm to 20 μm; and contacting the barite containing material with a liquid in order to form relatively large particles having a particle size distribution with at least 90 vol % of the particles having a diameter of at least 30 μm. There is also described a method of treating a wellbore with a fluid including the barite containing material. | 02-20-2014 |
20140174830 | HIGH PRESSURE SHEAR NOZZLE FOR INLINE CONDITIONING OF DRILLING MUD - A system for conditioning drilling fluid includes a conditioning device having a first conduit configured to receive the drilling fluid, a flow restriction disposed adjacent the first conduit, the flow restriction comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, an impact plate disposed downstream of the flow restriction, a first chamber disposed between the flow restriction and the impact plate, and a second chamber disposed downstream of the impact plate, wherein the first chamber is fluidly connected to the second chamber. A method for conditioning drilling fluid using a conditioning device, includes pumping a drilling fluid through a flow restriction, accelerating the drilling fluid into a mixing chamber, subjecting the drilling fluid to elongational shearing, decelerating the drilling fluid against an impact plate, subjecting the drilling fluid to impact shearing, and emptying drilling fluid from the mixing chamber. | 06-26-2014 |
20140185406 | PROCESS FOR MIXING WELLBORE FLUIDS - A method for mixing a drilling fluid formulation that includes establishing a flow path for a base fluid, adding drilling fluid additives to the base fluid to create a mixture, aerating the mixture of base fluid and drilling fluid additives, and injecting a compressible driving fluid into the mixture of base fluid and drilling fluid additives to form a mixed drilling fluid is disclosed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140299552 | DISINFECTING WATER USED IN A FRACTURING OPERATION - A process for disinfecting a treatment fluid is disclosed, including the step of admixing an aqueous solution comprising two or more oxidants generated via electrolysis of a salt solution with a treatment fluid. The mixed oxidants may be generated on site, using a containerized system. | 10-09-2014 |
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20130085883 | LIBRARY RESOURCE ACQUISITION - Acquiring resources for a plurality of customer or patrons. A method includes receiving a plurality of requests from different customers or patrons for the same groups or individual resources. The method further includes requesting a number of licenses for the groups or individual resources in a single purchasing transaction from a publisher. The method further includes receiving the number of licenses. The licenses are distributed to the different customers based on individual customer requests | 04-04-2013 |
20130085973 | LIBRARY INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND REPORTING - Determining library usage patterns. The method includes accessing information, such as metadata from a plurality of libraries about patron access of physical resources at the libraries. The method further includes accessing information from the plurality of libraries about patron access of electronic resources. The method further includes accessing information about the plurality of libraries. The information is used to determine patron usage of electronic resources and/or physical resources based on library characteristics as determined from the information about the plurality of libraries. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086014 | NORMALIZING METADATA BETWEEN LIBRARY CONTENT PROVIDERS - Providing electronic library resources. A method includes obtaining metadata about one or more electronic library resources from a library resource publisher. The metadata defines locations of the library resources. The metadata is normalized to a standardized format appropriate for a plurality of library resource systems. | 04-04-2013 |
20140058888 | DIGITAL RESOURCE ACQUISITION - Providing digital works to patrons. A method includes at a library check-out service for a library, providing a computer implemented user interface for library patron use. The method further includes at the user interface, receiving a check-out request for a digital work from a patron. Determinations are made that: the digital work is not available in the library's inventory of available digital works; funds are available to procure one or more copies of the digital work; the digital work is available from a catalog of purchasable items; and the one or more copies of the digital work meets the library's purchasing criteria. Based on these determinations, the method further includes automatically acquiring the one or more copies of the digital work. The digital work is then provided to the patron | 02-27-2014 |
20140258259 | LIBRARY RESOURCE AVAILABILITY IN SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS - Providing real time information on the availability of physical published works at a library available for check-out by patrons of the library. The method includes at a search engine service, receiving a search request from a user. The search request includes terms related to a published work. The method further includes receiving information from a library having a branch which patrons can physically visit and check out published works. The information includes information about the real time availability of the published work at the library. The method further includes identifying conventional Internet search results for the terms related to the published work. The method further includes providing to the user, in a common interface, conventional Internet search results together with the real time availability of the published work at the library branch where patrons can physically visit and check out the published work. | 09-11-2014 |