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20120043800 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A PLANAR CAVERN - Methods and apparatuses for producing a planar cavern are provided. The planar cavern is formed by first creating a continuous bore that extends through a subsurface resource deposit. The continuous bore can be formed by connecting first and second bores at a point within the subsurface resource deposit. After the continuous bore has been formed, a sawing assembly is placed within the continuous bore. The sawing assembly is then moved, in a continuous or in a reciprocating fashion, within the continuous bore. As the sawing assembly is moved, it is maintained under tension, to create a planar cavern. By thus exposing a large area of the resource deposit, a relatively large amount of the resource deposit can be dissolved in a solvent introduced to the planar cavern per unit time. Saturated solution can then be pumped from the planar cavern, and the resource recovered from the saturated solution by evaporation. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043801 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A PLANAR CAVERN - Methods and apparatuses for producing a planar cavern are provided. The planar cavern is formed by first creating a continuous bore that extends through a subsurface resource deposit. The drill head used to create the bore can be steered in response to information about the concentration of the resource in the strata through which the drill head is passing, in order to keep the bore within resource deposit. The continuous bore can be formed by connecting first and second bores at a point within the subsurface resource deposit. After the continuous bore has been formed, a sawing assembly is placed within the continuous bore. The sawing assembly is then moved, in a continuous or in a reciprocating fashion, within the continuous bore. As the sawing assembly is moved, it is maintained under tension, to create a planar cavern. By thus exposing a large area of the resource deposit, a relatively large amount of the resource deposit can be dissolved in a solvent introduced to the planar cavern per unit time. Saturated solution can then be pumped from the planar cavern, and the resource recovered from the saturated solution by evaporation. | 02-23-2012 |
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20100077901 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR A MULTIPLE FRET VARIABLE STRING CAPOTASTO - The present invention provides a multiple fret variable string capotasto implementing a trigger per string/fret location paradigm as well as triggers that adjust for the variable thickness and distance of the strings from the neck and/or device of the present invention. | 04-01-2010 |
20120301655 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR A POINT PROTECTION DEVICE - The present invention contemplates a variety of methods, systems, techniques, and apparatuses for creating a point protection device. The point protection device attaches at the tip of a point that is sharp, rough, or otherwise likely to cause harm or damage. The point protection device prevents the point or tip from causing physical damage or pain by eliminating its ability to puncture or scratch skin. Additionally, the point protection device prevents the point from damaging material or surfaces with which the point may come in contact. The point protection device can also be used for ornamentation and allows for variations in point diameters. | 11-29-2012 |
20130180379 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR NODAL FRET WIRE - The present invention contemplates a variety of methods, systems, and apparatuses for Nodal Fret Wire. Nodal Fret Wire is an enhancement to traditional fret wire that allows the creation of a node at any fret-string intersection on a stringed instrument when used in conjunction with a Node Creation Device. A Node Creation Device holds down a musical instrument string directly adjacent to and behind a Nodal Fret Wire. Mutually connecting parts on the Node Creation Device and the Nodal Fret Wire secure the Node Creation Device to the Nodal Fret Wire. The Node Creation Device pushes the musical instrument string down into contact with the crown of the Nodal Fret Wire. This contact creates a node, which a player of the musical instrument uses to form musical notes. | 07-18-2013 |
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20130332180 | MOBILE CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system and method for tracking encounters between case managers and members of a healthcare insurance network, the system comprising: a provider network server accessible via a communication network; the server comprising: a scheduling module for creating and assigning a visit and task schedule to a plurality of case managers, a tracking module for determining visit information of the plurality of case managers, tracking visit times, and determining the actual travel distance; a visit record module for administering visit records of the case managers; a verification module for capturing data input of a member's signature verifying a case manager's visit record; a communication module for bidirectionally communicating data input and member information such as tasks lists; and at least one mobile transmission unit operable for communicating with the provider network via the communication module. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332185 | VISIT RECORD SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MOBILE CARE NETWORK - A system and method for tracking and verifying encounters between case managers and members of a healthcare insurance network, the system comprising: a provider network server accessible via a communication network; the server comprising: a scheduling module for creating and assigning a visit and task schedule to a plurality of case managers, a tracking module for determining visit information of the plurality of case managers, tracking visit times, and determining the actual travel distance; a visit record module for administering visit records of the case managers; a verification module for capturing data input of a member's signature verifying a case manager's visit record; a communication module for bidirectionally communicating data input and member information such as tasks lists; and at least one mobile transmission unit operable for communicating with the provider network via the communication module. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332214 | TASK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MOBILE CARE NETWORK - A system and method for tracking encounters between case managers and members of a healthcare insurance network, the system comprising: a provider network server accessible via a communication network; the server comprising: a scheduling module for creating and assigning a visit and task schedule to a plurality of case managers, a tracking module for determining visit information of the plurality of case managers, tracking visit times, and determining the actual travel distance; a visit record module for administering visit records of the case managers; a verification module for capturing data input of a member's signature verifying a case manager's visit record; a communication module for bidirectionally communicating data input and member information such as tasks lists; and at least one mobile transmission unit operable for communicating with the provider network via the communication module. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332215 | VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MOBILE CARE NETWORK - A system and method for tracking and verifying encounters between case managers and members of a healthcare insurance network, the system comprising: a provider network server accessible via a communication network; the server comprising: a scheduling module for creating and assigning a visit and task schedule to a plurality of case managers, a tracking module for determining visit information of the plurality of case managers, tracking visit times, and determining the actual travel distance; a visit record module for administering visit records of the case managers; a verification module for capturing data input of a member's signature verifying a case manager's visit record; a communication module for bidirectionally communicating data input and member information such as tasks lists; and at least one mobile transmission unit operable for communicating with the provider network via the communication module. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332216 | TRACKING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MOBILE CARE NETWORK - A system and method for tracking and verifying encounters between case managers and members of a healthcare insurance network, the system comprising: a provider network server accessible via a communication network; the server comprising: a scheduling module for creating and assigning a visit and task schedule to a plurality of case managers, a tracking module for determining visit information of the plurality of case managers, tracking visit times, and determining the actual travel distance; a visit record module for administering visit records of the case managers; a verification module for capturing data input of a member's signature verifying a case manager's visit record; a communication module for bidirectionally communicating data input and member information such as tasks lists; and at least one mobile transmission unit operable for communicating with the provider network via the communication module. | 12-12-2013 |
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20110182788 | CATALYTIC MOVING BED FILTER - The present invention relates generally to a method for removing contaminants from a fluid stream and chemically upgrading the stream at the same time. More particularly, the invention relates to a catalytic moving bed filter for removing contaminants from a gas or vapor stream and to compositions comprising both moving bed filter materials and one or more catalysts intimately admixed therewith. | 07-28-2011 |
20110315537 | SELECTIVE TEMPERATURE QUENCH AND ELECTROSTATIC RECOVERY OF BIO-OIL FRACTIONS - A process for quenching, separating and collecting targeted components of a hot pyrolysis product stream from the pyrolysis of biomass is provided. The process utilizes rapid quenching and electrostatic precipitation at a predetermined temperature in order to selectively collect one or more fractions of the hot mixture. | 12-29-2011 |
20120108860 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY PYROLYSIS OIL FROM BIOMASS - This invention relates to a process to utilize a torrefaction pretreatment step for biomass pyrolysis process. This pretreatment improves the quality of the pyrolysis oil by reducing acidity. The inventive process shows that as a pretreatment to pyrolysis, resulting pyrolysis oil obtained from torrefied biomass has approximately 25% lower acetic acid than that from untorrefied biomass pyrolysis oil. | 05-03-2012 |
20130327626 | CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN AN AUGER REACTOR - The present invention relates generally to the thermal conversion of biomass. Processes are disclosed for converting algal biomass to condensable vapor intermediates such as pyrolysis oil by means of pyrolysis in a reactor comprising at least one auger. The intermediates may be further processed for production of renewable hydrocarbon fuels. The disclosed processes assist in preventing premature devolatization of algal biomass during pyrolysis, thereby increasing efficiency and commercial feasibility. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327627 | CATALYTIC BIOMASS PYROLYSIS IN AN AUGER REACTOR - The present invention relates generally to the thermal conversion of biomass. Processes are disclosed for converting biomass to condensable vapor intermediates such as pyrolysis oil by means of catalytic pyrolysis in a reactor comprising at least one auger, where the catalyst also comprises a heat carrier. The intermediates produced may be further processed for production of renewable hydrocarbon fuels. | 12-12-2013 |
20140069010 | GENERATING DEOXYGENATED PYROLYSIS VAPORS - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the pyrolysis vapors. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods and systems to prevent entrainment of particles of char and heat carrier with pyrolysis vapors leaving a reactor, while allowing rapid upgrading of the vapors by catalyst(s) that are held in a an upgrading reactor and protected from contact with the char. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069012 | PROCESSES FOR DECREASING CHAR ENTRAINMENT DURING PYROLYSIS - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the produced pyrolysis vapors. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069797 | INCREASING STABILITY OF A PYROLYSIS PRODUCT - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the pyrolysis vapors as a direct consequence of the biomass feedstock comprising particles that are larger than a defined minimum diameter. The biomass feedstock may optionally be compressed to form feedstock pellets that are larger than a defined minimum diameter. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069799 | SYSTEMS FOR DECREASING CHAR ENTRAINMENT DURING PYROLYSIS - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the produced pyrolysis vapors. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072480 | PYROLYSIS VAPOR RAPID FILTRATION AND CONVERSION TO FUEL - The present disclosure pertains to biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants in the pyrolysis vapors by filtering the vapors in a heated container comprising a moving bed granular filter (MBGF), which in turn, comprises granular heat carrier. The granular heat carrier is heated within the MBGF and fed directly to the pyrolysis reactor, optionally along with filtered solids such as char. In certain embodiments, the MBGF additionally comprises at least one upgrading catalyst that contacts the vapors to produce a hydrocarbon mixture fungible with a petroleum-derived transportation fuel, a hydrocarbon transportation fuel component, or mixtures thereof. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073823 | GENERATING DEOXYGENATED PYROLYSIS VAPORS - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the pyrolysis vapors. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073824 | PYROLYSIS VAPOR RAPID FILTRATION AND CONVERSION TO FUEL - The present disclosure pertains to biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants in the pyrolysis vapors by filtering the vapors in a heated container comprising a moving bed granular filter (MBGF), which in turn, comprises granular heat carrier. The granular heat carrier is heated within the MBGF and fed directly to the pyrolysis reactor, optionally along with filtered solids such as char. In certain embodiments, the MBGF additionally comprises at least one upgrading catalyst that contacts the vapors to produce a hydrocarbon mixture fungible with a petroleum-derived transportation fuel, a hydrocarbon transportation fuel component, or mixtures thereof. | 03-13-2014 |