SWEEP MEMBRANE SEPARATOR AND FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS

A sweep membrane separator includes a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side. A mixed gas stream including the selected gas enters the sweep membrane separator and contacts the retentate side of the membrane. At least part of the selected gas separates from the mixed gas stream and passes through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane. The mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exits the sweep membrane separator. A sweep gas at high pressure enters the sweep membrane separator and sweeps the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane. A mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exits the sweep membrane separator at high pressure. The sweep membrane separator thereby separates the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizes the selected gas. 114-. (canceled)15. A fuel processing system comprising:a hydrodesulfurization reactor for performing vapor-phase hydrodesulfurization of a sulfur-bearing hydrocarbon fuel;a raw fuel supply connected to provide the sulfur-bearing hydrocarbon fuel for the hydrodesulfurization reaction; anda sweep membrane separator connected to provide pressurized hydrogen for the hydrodesulfurization reaction, the sweep membrane separator including a membrane that is selectively permeable to hydrogen.16. The fuel processing system of further comprising a vaporizer to produce a sweep gas for the sweep membrane separator claim 15 , wherein the vaporizer is heated by a combustion gas produced in the system.17. The fuel processing system of further comprising a vaporizer to vaporize the sulfur-bearing hydrocarbon fuel prior to the hydrodesulfurization reactor claim 15 , wherein the vaporizer is heated by a combustion gas produced in the system.18. The fuel processing system of further comprising a sweep gas for pressurizing the hydrogen in the sweep membrane separator claim 15 , wherein the sweep gas is steam.19. The fuel processing system ...

Sweep membrane separator and fuel processing systems

A sweep membrane separator includes a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side. A mixed gas stream including the selected gas enters the sweep membrane separator and contacts the retentate side of the membrane. At least part of the selected gas separates from the mixed gas stream and passes through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane. The mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exits the sweep membrane separator. A sweep gas at high pressure enters the sweep membrane separator and sweeps the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane. A mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exits the sweep membrane separator at high pressure. The sweep membrane separator thereby separates the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizes the selected gas.

Releasable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Golf clubs are provided that have spherical releasable connections between the golf club head and the golf club shaft along with head/shaft position adjusting features to allow interchange of shafts and heads and to allow modification of the head/shaft positioning properties. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a hosel insert located within an interior chamber of the club head. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts.; Furthermore, the shaft adapter may be rotated within the hosel insert to create different angles from the shaft so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head.

Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter and a head adapter. The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter has a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having a shape of a regular polygon along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations.

FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SULFUR BEARING FUELS

A fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel. In certain embodiments, the adsorbent bed is a ZnO bed. In another embodiment, a fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a steam reformer, a hydrodesulfurization reactor, and an adsorbent bed. 1. A fuel processing system for a sulfur bearing fuel comprising a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel.2. The fuel processing system of wherein the hydrodesulfurization reactor has an operating temperature between about 280° C. and about 450° C.3. The fuel processing system of wherein the hydrodesulfurization reactor is a catalytic reactor.4. The fuel processing system of wherein the hydrodesulfurization reactor catalyst is nickel molybdenum catalyst.5. The fuel processing system of wherein the adsorbent bed is positioned immediately downstream of the hydrodesulfurization reactor in a processing system.6. The fuel processing system of wherein the operating temperature of the adsorbent bed is within about 40° C. of the operating temperature of the hydrodesulfurization reactor.7. The fuel processing system of wherein the adsorbent bed is a zinc oxide bed.8. The fuel processing system of wherein the zinc oxide bed can be regenerated in place in the processing system.9. The fuel processing system of wherein the zinc oxide bed can adsorb at least about 20% of bed weight as sulfur before requiring regeneration or replacement.10. The fuel processing system of wherein the zinc oxide bed includes a main bed followed by a guard bed.11. A method for processing a sulfur bearing fuel comprising directing the fuel to a hydrodesulfurization reactor claim 7 , then directing the fuel to an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel.12. The fuel processing ...

Releasable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Golf clubs are provided that have spherical releasable connections between the golf club head and the golf club shaft along with head/shaft position adjusting features to allow interchange of shafts and heads and to allow modification of the head/shaft positioning properties. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a hosel insert located within an interior chamber of the club head. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft adapter may be rotated within the hosel insert to create different angles from the shaft so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head. 1. A golf club , comprising:a golf club shaft;a golf club head having an interior chamber;a shaft retainer configured to be engaged with the golf club shaft;a hosel insert configured to releasably receive and secure the shaft retainer, the hosel insert located at least partially within the interior chamber and having an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter, wherein the outer perimeter is configured to be engaged with the interior chamber; anda shaft adapter having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is attached to the golf club shaft and the lower end has a spherical member that engages the inner perimeter of the hosel insert, wherein the shaft adapter is configured to be inserted into the hosel insert at a plurality of different configurations, wherein a first configuration provides different club characteristics than a second configuration, wherein in the first configuration the spherical member is in a different rotational position within the hosel insert than in the second configuration, and ...

FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SULFUR BEARING FUELS

A fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel. In certain embodiments, the adsorbent bed is a ZnO bed. In another embodiment, a fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a steam reformer, a hydrodesulfurization reactor, and an adsorbent bed. 1. A fuel processing system for a sulfur bearing fuel , the fuel processing system comprising:one or more hydrodesulfurization reactors each comprising a catalyst bed operative to catalyze organic sulfur compounds in sulfur bearing fuel to form a gaseous mixture of fuel and sulfur or a sulfur containing species;an adsorbent bed connected to receive the gaseous mixture of the fuel and the sulfur or sulfur containing species and to remove the sulfur or sulfur containing species from the gaseous mixture by adsorbing the sulfur or sulfur containing species, the adsorbent bed including a main bed followed by a guard bed;a sulfur sensor between the main bed and the guard bed to provide a notification to change the main bed; anda clean fuel condenser connected to condense the gaseous mixture into clean fuel after removal of the sulfur or sulfur containing species by the adsorbent bed.2. The fuel processing system of wherein the catalyst bed of each hydrodesulfurization reactor comprises a nickel molybdenum catalyst.3. The fuel processing system of wherein the adsorbent bed is a zinc oxide bed.4. The fuel processing system of wherein the adsorbent bed is positioned immediately downstream of the one or more hydrodesulfurization reactors in the fuel processing system.5. The fuel processing system of further comprising:an electronic control unit (ECU) monitoring and controlling the fuel processing system to control an operating temperature of the adsorbent bed to within about 40° C. of an operating temperature of the one or more hydrodesulfurization reactors.6. The fuel ...

Sweep Membrane Separator and Fuel Processing Systems

A sweep membrane separator includes a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side. A mixed gas stream including the selected gas enters the sweep membrane separator and contacts the retentate side of the membrane. At least part of the selected gas separates from the mixed gas stream and passes through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane. The mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exits the sweep membrane separator. A sweep gas at high pressure enters the sweep membrane separator and sweeps the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane. A mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exits the sweep membrane separator at high pressure. The sweep membrane separator thereby separates the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizes the selected gas. 1. A sweep membrane separator comprising:a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side;a mixed gas stream including the selected gas entering the sweep membrane separator and contacting the retentate side of the membrane;at least part of the selected gas separating from the mixed gas stream and passing through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane;the mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exiting the sweep membrane separator;a sweep gas at high pressure entering the sweep membrane separator and sweeping the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane; anda mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exiting the sweep membrane separator at high pressure;the sweep membrane separator thereby separating the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizing the selected gas.2. The sweep membrane separator of wherein the selected gas is hydrogen.3. The sweep membrane separator of wherein the sweep gas is steam.4. The sweep membrane separator of wherein the mixed gas stream is a reformate in a hydrocarbon fuel processing ...

Medical Walker

A medical walker apparatus and a method for using the medical walker. Embodiments of the medical walker include a wheeled frame and a compromised limb gait system attached to the wheeled frame, where the compromised limb gait system is configured to guide a limb of a user through a simulated gait motion. In aspects, the medical walker gives an amputee patient mobility by providing a leg brace support for the compromised limb with a flexible connection to the walker that guides the compromised limb through a biomechanically proper walking motion, thus allowing the compromised limb to be exercised. 1. A medical walker for use by a user with a compromised limb , comprising:a wheeled frame adapted to move along a floor surface and support at least a portion of the user's weight; anda compromised limb gait system attached to the wheeled frame, wherein the compromised limb gait system is configured to connect to the compromised limb of the user and guide the compromised limb through a simulated gait motion.2. The medical walker of claim 1 , wherein the compromised limb gait system comprises:a yoke that connects a brace to a compromised limb gait system, where the brace is connected to the compromised limb of the user;at least one swing linkage, wherein the swing linkage permits movement in substantially a single plane and connects the yoke to the wheeled frame; anda hard stop, wherein the hard stop limits the rearward motion of the swing linkage.3. The medical walker of claim 2 , wherein the brace is configured to conform to the limb of the user and wrap around a circumference of the compromised limb to avoid putting pressure on a surgical site on the compromised limb.4. The medical walker of claim 3 , wherein the brace further comprises a pseudo-foot protruding from the bottom of the brace that mimics the motion of a foot of a prosthetic limb.5. The medical walker of claim 1 , wherein the compromised limb gait system comprises:a plurality of parallel arms, wherein each ...

Fuel Processing System and Method for Sulfur Bearing Fuels

A fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel. In certain embodiments, the adsorbent bed is a ZnO bed. In another embodiment, a fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a steam reformer, a hydrodesulfurization reactor, and an adsorbent bed.

Releasable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts/US

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Golf clubs are provided that have spherical releasable connections between the golf club head and the golf club shaft along with head/shaft position adjusting features to allow interchange of shafts and heads and to allow modification of the head/shaft positioning properties. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a hosel insert located within an interior chamber of the club head. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft adapter may be rotated within the hosel insert to create different angles from the shaft so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head. 1. A golf club , comprising:a golf club shaft;a golf club head having an interior chamber;a shaft adapter having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is attached to the golf club shaft and the lower end has a spherical portion inserted into the interior chamber, wherein the shaft adapter is configured to be inserted at a plurality of different configurations, wherein a first configuration provides different club characteristics than a second configuration, wherein in the first configuration the spherical portion is in a different rotational position within the interior chamber than in the second configuration, andwherein the shaft adapter comprises an axial direction change region configured to offset an axis of the shaft with respect to a hosel axis of the golf club head and wherein the spherical portion extends less than 25% of an overall axial length of the shaft adapter;a shaft retainer configured to engage the shaft adapter.2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the club characteristics include one ...

Core sampling biopsy device with short coupled MRI-compatible driver

A core sampling biopsy device is compatible with use in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) environment by being driven by either a pneumatic rotary motor or a piezoelectric drive motor. The core sampling biopsy device obtains a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The biopsy device may include an outer cannula having a distal piercing tip, a cutter lumen, a side tissue port communicating with the cutter lumen, and at least one fluid passageway disposed distally of the side tissue port. The inner cutter may be advanced in the cutter lumen past the side tissue port to sever a tissue sample. A cutter drive assembly maintains a fixed gear ratio relationship between a cutter rotation speed and translation speed of the inner cutter regardless of the density of the tissue encountered to yield consistent sample size.

Sweep membrane separator and fuel processing systems

A sweep membrane separator includes a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side. A mixed gas stream including the selected gas enters the sweep membrane separator and contacts the retentate side of the membrane. At least part of the selected gas separates from the mixed gas stream and passes through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane. The mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exits the sweep membrane separator. A sweep gas at high pressure enters the sweep membrane separator and sweeps the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane. A mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exits the sweep membrane separator at high pressure. The sweep membrane separator thereby separates the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizes the selected gas.

Sweep membrane separator and fuel processing systems

A sweep membrane separator includes a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side. A mixed gas stream including the selected gas enters the sweep membrane separator and contacts the retentate side of the membrane. At least part of the selected gas separates from the mixed gas stream and passes through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane. The mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exits the sweep membrane separator. A sweep gas at high pressure enters the sweep membrane separator and sweeps the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane. A mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exits the sweep membrane separator at high pressure. The sweep membrane separator thereby separates the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizes the selected gas.

Releasable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Golf clubs are provided that have spherical releasable connections between the golf club head and the golf club shaft along with head/shaft position adjusting features to allow interchange of shafts and heads and to allow modification of the head/shaft positioning properties. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a hosel insert located within an interior chamber of the club head. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft adapter may be rotated within the hosel insert to create different angles from the shaft so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head.

Systems and methods for fitting golfers with golf clubs

Golf club fitting systems and methods include: (a) receiving input data indicating a golfer's driver loft angle and shaft flexibility characteristic; (b) determining initial candidate fairway wood clubs based on this data; and (c) identifying the initial candidate fairway wood clubs. Such systems and methods further may include: (d) receiving launch monitor data generated when the golfer hits balls using the initial candidate fairway wood clubs; (e) determining and identifying additional candidate fairway wood clubs for testing; (f) receiving launch monitor data generated when the golfer hits balls using the additional candidate fairway wood clubs; and (g) determining and identifying a recommendation for a final first fairway wood club based on the data. Other clubs in the fitted set also may be determined by these fitting systems and methods.

Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts with multiple orientations

Core sampling biopsy device with short coupled MRI-compatible driver

Releasable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Golf clubs are provided that have spherical releasable connections between the golf club head and the golf club shaft along with head/shaft position adjusting features to allow interchange of shafts and heads and to allow modification of the head/shaft positioning properties. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a hosel insert located within an interior chamber of the club head. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts.

Releasable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Golf clubs are provided that have spherical releasable connections between the golf club head and the golf club shaft along with head/shaft position adjusting features to allow interchange of shafts and heads and to allow modification of the head/shaft positioning properties. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a hosel insert located within an interior chamber of the club head. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft adapter may be rotated within the hosel insert to create different angles from the shaft so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head.

Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts with multiple orientations

Golf club heads (402) are releasably engaged with shafts (106) so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter (202) and a head adapter (302). The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter may have a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having either a shape of a regular polygon or a cross- sectional shape defined by splines along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations.

Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Golf club head/shaft connection assembly, corresponding golf club, and method of assembling a golf club

Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Medical walker

A medical walker apparatus and a method for using the medical walker. Embodiments of the medical walker include a wheeled frame and a compromised limb gait system attached to the wheeled frame, where the compromised limb gait system is configured to guide a limb of a user through a simulated gait motion. In aspects, the medical walker gives an amputee patient mobility by providing a leg brace support for the compromised limb with a flexible connection to the walker that guides the compromised limb through a biomechanically proper walking motion, thus allowing the compromised limb to be exercised.

Fuel processing system and method for sulfur bearing fuels

A fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel. In certain embodiments, the adsorbent bed is a ZnO bed. In another embodiment, a fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a steam reformer, a hydrodesulfurization reactor, and an adsorbent bed.

Sweep membrane separator and fuel processing systems

A sweep membrane separator includes a membrane that is selectively permeable to a selected gas, the membrane including a retentate side and a permeate side. A mixed gas stream including the selected gas enters the sweep membrane separator and contacts the retentate side of the membrane. At least part of the selected gas separates from the mixed gas stream and passes through the membrane to the permeate side of the membrane. The mixed gas stream, minus the separated gas, exits the sweep membrane separator. A sweep gas at high pressure enters the sweep membrane separator and sweeps the selected gas from the permeate side of the membrane. A mixture of the sweep gas and the selected gas exits the sweep membrane separator at high pressure. The sweep membrane separator thereby separates the selected gas from the gas mixture and pressurizes the selected gas.