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| 20140154094 | NICKEL ALLOY AND ARTICLES - Articles suitable for use in high temperature applications, such as turbomachinery components, and methods for making such articles, are provided. One embodiment is an article. The article comprises a material comprising a plurality of L12-structured gamma-prime phase precipitates distributed within a matrix phase at a concentration of at least 20% by volume, wherein the gamma-prime phase precipitates are less than 1 micrometer in size, and a plurality of A3-structured eta phase precipitates distributed within the matrix phase at a concentration in the range from about 1% to about 25% by volume. The solvus temperature of the eta phase is higher than the solvus temperature of the gamma-prime phase. Moreover, the material has a median grain size less than 10 micrometers. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20150283614 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OBJECTS USING POWDER PRODUCTS - A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional part. The method includes: performing partial densification processing on loose machining powder, to form a densified and sealed enclosure, where there is still loose machining powder accommodated inside the enclosure; and performing overall densification processing on the enclosure and the machining powder inside the enclosure, so as to implement metallurgical bonding between the machining powder inside the enclosure and the enclosure during the densification, thereby forming a target three-dimensional part. | 10-08-2015 |
| 20160023439 | METHOD FOR JOINING HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH - Methods for joining dissimilar high-temperature alloys are provided, along with articles, such as turbine airfoils, formed by the method. The method comprises interposing a barrier material between a first segment and a second segment to form a segment assembly. The first segment comprises a titanium aluminide material, and the second segment comprises a nickel alloy. The barrier material comprises a primary constituent element present in the barrier material at a concentration of at least about 30 weight percent of the barrier material, and the primary constituent element is a transition metal element of Group 1B, Group 4B (excluding titanium and zirconium), Group 5B, Group 6B, Group 7B, or Group 8B (excluding nickel). The segment assembly is bonded in the solid state at a combination of temperature, pressure, and time effective to produce a metallurgical joint between the first and second segments, thereby forming an intermediate article; and the intermediate article is heat treated to form a bonded article. | 01-28-2016 |
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| 20080236869 | Low resistivity joints for joining wires and methods for making the same - Method for joining wires using low resistivity joints is provided. More specifically, methods of joining one or more wires having superconductive filaments, such as magnesium diboride filaments, are provided. The wires are joined by a low resistivity joint to form wires of a desired length for applications, such in medical imaging applications. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100326571 | TITANIUM-CONTAINING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING - An article made of an alloy, and a method for making the article, are presented. The alloy is substantially free of martensite, and comprises the following composition: at least about 75 weight percent titanium; up to about 10 weight percent of a beta stabilizing component; from about 3 weight percent to about 15 weight percent of an alpha stabilizing component; and from about 0.05 weight percent to about 5 weight percent germanium. Another embodiment is a method for fabricating an article. The method comprises providing a billet made of an alloy as described above, and stabilizing the billet microstructure to form a stabilized billet; the method may further comprise superplastically processing the stabilized billet to form a processed item. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120027607 | NICKEL ALLOY AND ARTICLES - Articles suitable for use in high temperature applications, such as turbomachinery components, and methods for making such articles, are provided. One embodiment is an article. The article comprises a material comprising a plurality of L12-structured gamma-prime phase precipitates distributed within a matrix phase at a concentration of at least 20% by volume, wherein the gamma-prime phase precipitates are less than 1 micrometer in size, and a plurality of A3-structured eta phase precipitates distributed within the matrix phase at a concentration in the range from about 1% to about 25% by volume. The solvus temperature of the eta phase is higher than the solvus temperature of the gamma-prime phase. Moreover, the material has a median grain size less than 10 micrometers. The method comprises providing a workpiece, the workpiece comprising at least about 40% nickel, from about 1.5% to about 8% titanium, and from about 1.5% to about 4.5% aluminum. A weight ratio of titanium to aluminum is in the range from about 1 to about 4, and the workpiece further comprises a plurality of A3-structured ordered eta phase precipitates distributed within the matrix phase at a concentration in the range from about 1% to about 25% by volume. The method further comprises mechanically working the workpiece at a temperature below a solvus temperature of the eta phase; and heat treating the workpiece at a temperature sufficiently high to dissolve any gamma prime phase present in the workpiece but below the solvus temperature of the eta phase. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120165200 | METHODS FOR MAKING LOW RESISTIVITY JOINTS - Method for joining wires using low resistivity joints is provided. More specifically, methods of joining one or more wires having superconductive filaments, such as magnesium diboride filaments, are provided. The wires are joined by a low resistivity joint to form wires of a desired length for applications, such in medical imaging applications. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20140002220 | NANOCOMPOSITE PERMANENT MAGNETS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140170015 | CORROSION RESISTANT STEEL COMPOSITION - A steel composition resistant to sulfidic corrosion has been discovered. The newly discovered steel composition comprises the elements Fe, C, Si, Cu, and Mn wherein the composition comprises from about 96.80 to about 99.00 percent by weight iron, from about 0.10 to about 0.30 percent by weight carbon, from about 0.20 to about 1.40 percent by weight silicon, from about 0.50 to about 1.50 percent by weight copper, and from about 0.20 to about 1.00 percent by weight manganese, wherein the composition is substantially free of chromium, and wherein the composition contains less than 0.1 percent by weight nickel, molybdenum, or tungsten. | 06-19-2014 |
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| 20100152025 | Molecular Sieve - The present invention comprises an improved MgMxAPSO-31 molecular sieve and a catalyst composite which demonstrates a favorable combination of conversion and selectivity in aromatics conversion. The sieve comprises a at least two divalent elements with narrow specific concentration limits in the framework structure having defined crystal characteristics. The element Mx may comprise one or more of manganese, cobalt, nickel, iron and zinc. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100152511 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Using an Improved Molecular Sieve - The present invention comprises a hydrocarbon-conversion process using an improved MgAPSO-31 molecular sieve which demonstrates a favorable combination of conversion and selectivity in aromatics conversion. The sieve has a specific combination of crystal configuration, being limited in diameter and length, specified crystallinity as measured by an X-Ray Diffraction Index (XRDI), and a narrow range of magnesium content. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100152512 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Using An Improved Molecular Sieve - The present invention comprises a hydrocarbon-conversion process using an improved MgMxAPSO-31 molecular sieve which demonstrates a favorable combination of conversion and selectivity in aromatics conversion. The sieve comprises at least two divalent elements with narrow specific concentration limits in the framework structure having defined crystal characteristics. The element Mx may comprise one or more of manganese, cobalt, nickel, iron and zinc. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110053762 | LAYERED MOLECULAR SIEVE COMPOSITION - A composition comprising an inner core and an outer layer comprising a molecular sieve has been prepared. The molecular sieve layer is characterized in that the molecular sieve layers are intergrown into each other. The inner core can be alpha alumina or other inert materials. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120004483 | AROMATIC ALKYLATION PROCESS USING UZM-5, UZM-5P AND UZM-6 ZEOLITES - A process for alkylating aromatic compounds using a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula: | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004485 | UZM-5, UZM-5P, AND UZM-6 CRYSTALLINE ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITES AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A method for preparing a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120142987 | AROMATIC ALKYLATION PROCESS USING UZM-5, UZM-5P AND UZM-6 ZEOLITES - A process for alkylating aromatic compounds using a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula: | 06-07-2012 |
| 20140311986 | USE OF ZEOLITIC MATERIALS FOR REMOVING MERCURY (+2) IONS FROM LIQUID STREAMS - A process for removing Hg | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140374358 | MANGANESE OXIDE-BASED AND METALLOMANGANESE OXIDE-BASED ION-EXCHANGERS FOR REMOVING MERCURY (+2) IONS FROM LIQUID STREAMS - A process for removing Hg | 12-25-2014 |
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| 20080214075 | Finishings For Textile Fibers and Fabrics to Give Hydrophobic Oleophobic and Self-Cleaning Surfaces - Methods for coating fibers and material to achieve particular properties such as water repellency, oil repellency and self-cleaning, are provided. These properties are achieved by pre-treating the fibers or material and subsequently coating with prepolymers and nanoparticles. The prepolymers are partly substituted with hydrocarbon groups or fluorocarbon groups. The nanoparticles may have surfaces treated with hydrocarbons or fluorocarbons. The prepolymers are fixed and hardened by irradiation with light of a wavelength in the UV or visible regions. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100112204 | WATER-, OIL-, AND DIRT-REPELLENT FINISHES ON FIBERS AND TEXTILE FABRICS - A particle composite for incorporation in a finish coating includes particles having various sizes from 0.01-10 μm and encased by at least one layer containing a coating mass. The particles are chemically fixable and have substantially the same function on the surface as that in the host matrix of the finish layer. Methods for producing the particle composite are disclosed, wherein hyperstructures leading to an enhancement of the oil- and dirt-repellent effect are formed by the combination of smaller and larger particles. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100272987 | ANTI-STATIC MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LAYER AND METHOD FOR USE OF THE SAME - An anti-static multi-functional layer is disclosed for finishing and coating substrates and for introducing the polymer/particle composites contained in the multi-functional layer into substrates. The layer can include a polymer matrix containing at least one polymer compound and at least one non-metallic particle type and/or a metallically conductive particle type in combination with a metallic electrolyte. The particle combination can be encapsulated by a coating matrix, thus forming a multi-functional layer. A virtually continual discharge of the static charge that occurs can be guaranteed by the electrochemical reaction taking place in the layer and produces a charge neutralisation. Methods are disclosed in which the anti-static multi-functional layer is used, for example to finish textiles, to coat plastic film and coverings and to introduce the polymer/particle composites contained in the multi-functional layer into a plastic. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110065346 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION FOR FINISHING TEXTILES - An antimicrobial composition comprising an organic antimicrobial component (K) and at least one metal salt component (M) and also, where appropriate, a solvent (L) and further auxiliary components, which comprises as organic component (K) at least one compound of the general formula (I) | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110250409 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL, RESPONSIVE FUNCTIONAL LAYERS ON SOLID SURFACES AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A multifunctional, responsive functional layer on a substrate, such as textiles, paper and plastic materials, includes at least one first and a second functional component, of which at least one of the second functional components meets the chemical-functional and constitutional specification for responsive behavior and thereby can be reversibly switched by an outer stimulus. The first and second functional components differ with respect to the intrinsically specified properties thereof and are matched to each other, wherein at least one of the functional components on the substrate is present as a physical-chemical compound. Methods are disclosed for producing the multifunctional, responsive functional layer, which enable the combination of functions, such as moisture management, soil release, antistatic, hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, oleophobicity, controlled release, and conductivity. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256234 | CARRIER SYSTEM FOR SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION ONTO SUBSTRATES AND METHOD THEREFOR - A carrier system for transport of functional chemicals in substrates, such as fiber and plastic materials, comprises a carrier compound and at least one functional chemical, whereby the carrier compound consists of micelles, liposomes, lyotropic liquid crystals, or intercalation compounds. The functional chemical that is transported by the carrier compound migrates into the substrate and has an anisotropic distribution therein. Methods for modification, for activation and deactivation in a subsequent application on substrates are described. | 10-20-2011 |
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| 20140026608 | RETRO-FIT ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR TRANSPARENT INCORPORATION INTO A PLURALITY OF EXISTING ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - A condenser with subcooling is provided. The condenser comprises apparatus for collecting liquid refrigerant and increasing a velocity of the liquid refrigerant as the liquid refrigerant interfaces with at least one wall of a first pass liquid medium compartment, thereby removing heat from the liquid refrigerant, subcooling the liquid refrigerant and heating a liquid medium. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140260357 | ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for heating water are provided. The system includes a first subcooler for receiving a first water flow, a second subcooler for receiving a second water flow, a first condenser in fluid communication with the first subcooler and the second subcooler for receiving water from both subcoolers, and a second condenser in fluid communication with the first condenser. The method involves receiving a flow of water, and transferring heat to the water using the system. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140260379 | EXPANSION VALVE CONTROL FOR HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A compressor is connected with an evaporator, a condenser, and an electrically controlled valve for circulating a working fluid in a system for recovering waste heat to provide heated water for human use. A suction superheat temperature is determined from a measured compressor suction temperature and a suction saturation temperature. The electrically controlled valve is adjusted to maintain the suction superheat temperature at a suction superheat set point. The electrically controlled valve may be incrementally closed when a compressor suction pressure exceeds a maximum suction pressure. A discharge superheat temperature can be determined from a measured compressor discharge temperature and a discharge saturation temperature. The electrically controlled valve may be incrementally closed when the discharge superheat temperature falls below a minimum discharge superheat temperature. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140260380 | COMPRESSOR CONTROL FOR HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A compressor is connected with an evaporator, a condenser, and an electrically controlled valve for circulating a working fluid in a system for recovering waste heat to provide heated water. A controller can be configured to adjust an operating capacity of the compressor to maintain output of a condenser temperature sensor at a condenser temperature set point, except when output of a compressor discharge pressure sensor indicates that a maximum operating pressure of the compressor has been exceeded. In such case the controller reduces the operating capacity of the compressor. The controller may further be configured to shut down the compressor when the discharge pressure sensor indicates that a shutdown pressure has been exceeded. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140260381 | USER CONTROL INTERFACE FOR HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A controller can be connected to a heat transfer system including pressure and temperature sensors, an electrically controlled valve, and a compressor. The controller can be configured to control the heat transfer system according to compressor suction superheat, compressor discharge superheat, compressor suction pressure, compressor discharge pressure, and temperature of water received at a condenser to be heated by waste-heat bearing fluid in an evaporator. The controller can include a touchscreen configured to display a user control interface configured to display views based on a permissions database defining different types of users. The views can include different views having different input fields, output fields, and output graphs. The permissions database can permit input of control loop parameters by one of the different types of users and prevent input of control loop parameters by another of the different types of users. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263682 | RETROFIT HOT WATER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hot water system and method are provided. The system includes a tank configured to receive hot water, a heat recovery system for heating water, and a controller configured to use the heat recovery system to maintain the hot water in the tank at a temperature within a predetermined range of temperatures. The method involves receiving a flow of water and heating the water using the hot water system. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150198338 | ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for heating water are provided. The system includes a first subcooler for receiving a first water flow, a second subcooler for receiving a second water flow, a first condenser in fluid communication with the first subcooler and the second subcooler for receiving water from both subcoolers, and a second condenser in fluid communication with the first condenser. The method involves receiving a flow of water, and transferring heat to the water using the system. | 07-16-2015 |
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| 20080214075 | Finishings For Textile Fibers and Fabrics to Give Hydrophobic Oleophobic and Self-Cleaning Surfaces - Methods for coating fibers and material to achieve particular properties such as water repellency, oil repellency and self-cleaning, are provided. These properties are achieved by pre-treating the fibers or material and subsequently coating with prepolymers and nanoparticles. The prepolymers are partly substituted with hydrocarbon groups or fluorocarbon groups. The nanoparticles may have surfaces treated with hydrocarbons or fluorocarbons. The prepolymers are fixed and hardened by irradiation with light of a wavelength in the UV or visible regions. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090137171 | FINISHING OF TEXTILE FIBERS, TISSUES AND FABRICS - A method is provided for the application of a finishing layer to a textile support material. A water repellent or oil repellent layer, a so-called finishing layer, is applied to a textile support material selected from the group of fibers, tissues and fabrics. The water repellent or oil repellent finishing layer comprises at least two water repellent or oil repellent components wherein a first component comprises one or more dispersants and a second component comprises one or more dispersed phases or colloids, and wherein the dispersant and the dispersed phase are present in the gel state. Additionally, textile articles are proved having the novel water repellent or oil repellent finishing layer which are equal on a high level or even superior with respect to their functional properties to products prepared according to known finishing methods and at the same time allow a complete or partial substitution of the health and environmentally hazardous standard chemicals employed nowadays by novel compounds which have not been used to date. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110065346 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION FOR FINISHING TEXTILES - An antimicrobial composition comprising an organic antimicrobial component (K) and at least one metal salt component (M) and also, where appropriate, a solvent (L) and further auxiliary components, which comprises as organic component (K) at least one compound of the general formula (I) | 03-17-2011 |
