REDUCTION OF TURBOCHARGER CORE UNBALANCE WITH CENTERING DEVICE

Turbochargers operate at extremely high speed, so balance of the rotating core is of the utmost importance to turbocharger life. A special frusto-conical, or frusto-spherical, centering geometry is added to the interface of the compressor nut and the nose of the compressor wheel to aid in keeping the wheel, nut, and stub-shaft centered on the turbocharger axis to reduce the degree of core unbalance. 1. A rotating assembly , comprising:{'b': 52', '56, 'a shaft () with a turbine end and a threaded compressor end (),'}{'b': '51', 'a turbine wheel () rigidly connected to the turbine end of the shaft,'}{'b': '30', 'a compressor nut (), and'}{'b': 21', '22', '30, 'a compressor wheel with a nose end () and a hub end (), and held in position on the compressor end of the shaft by the clamp load from the compressor nut () threaded onto said threaded end of the shaft,'}wherein said rotating assembly rotates about a centerline, and{'b': 34', '36', '37', '38', '39', '92', '95', '96', '99', '94', '93', '98', '97', '100', '101, 'wherein the nut (, , , , ) and the compressor wheel nose end face are provided with complementary engaging surfaces (, ; , ; , ; , ; , ) such that tightening of the nut against the compressor wheel urges the compressor wheel into a predefined position relative to the nut.'}292959897. The rotating assembly as in claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the complementary engaging surfaces ( claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ) are frusto-spherical surfaces.392959493100101. The rotating assembly as in claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the complementary engaging surfaces ( claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ) are frusto-conical surfaces.492959897. The rotating assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the complementary engaging surfaces ( claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ) are frusto-spherical surfaces.592959493100101. The rotating assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the complementary engaging surfaces ( claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ) are frusto-conical surfaces.69599949810092969397101. The ...

TURBOCHARGER

The present invention relates to a turbocharger () for an internal combustion engine () having at least one exhaust-gas recirculation line () which enters via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening () into an intake line () of the internal combustion engine (); having a turbine (); and having a compressor (); which is drive-connected to the turbine () and which has a compressor wheel () which is arranged in a compressor housing () into which the intake line () opens via a compressor inlet (), having a mixing device () for mixing recirculated exhaust gas and fresh air, with the mixing device () having at least two guide plates () in the shape of truncated cone shell segments which are arranged radially offset with respect to one another and which delimit in each case one inflow gap () at their longitudinal edges arranged offset with respect to one another. 112. A turbocharger () for an internal combustion engine (){'b': 3', '12', '10', '2, 'having at least one exhaust-gas recirculation line () which enters via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening () into an intake line () of the internal combustion engine ();'}{'b': '4', 'having a turbine (); and'}{'b': 5', '4', '6', '7', '10', '11, 'having a compressor () [;] which is drive-connected to the turbine () and which has a compressor wheel () which is arranged in a compressor housing () into which the intake line () opens via a compressor inlet (), and'}{'b': '18', 'having a mixing device () for mixing recirculated exhaust gas and fresh air,'}{'b': 18', '21', '22', '23', '24, 'wherein the mixing device () has at least two guide plates (, ) in the shape of truncated cone shell segments which are arranged radially offset with respect to one another and which delimit in each case one inflow gap (, ) at their longitudinal edges arranged offset with respect to one another.'}21831023242122. The turbocharger as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixing device () conducts the exhaust-gas flow from the exhaust-gas recirculation line () into ...

TURBOCHARGER

The present invention relates to a turbocharger () for an internal combustion engine (), having at least one low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation line () which opens out via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening () into an intake line () of the internal combustion engine (); having a turbine () and having a compressor () which is drive-connected to the turbine () and which has a compressor wheel () which is arranged in a compressor housing () into which the intake line () opens out via a compressor inlet (), and having a mixing device () for mixing recirculated exhaust gas (A) and fresh air (FL), characterized in that the mixing device () has an inflow distributor () in which the exhaust-gas recirculation line (), which extends at least substantially along the longitudinal axis (L) thereof, and the intake line (), which extends at least substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis (L), open out, and in that, as viewed in the flow direction (R) of the exhaust gases (A), an impact plate () is provided downstream of an outflow opening () of the exhaust-gas recirculation line (). 112. A turbocharger () for an internal combustion engine () ,{'b': 3', '12', '10', '2, 'having at least one low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation line () which opens out via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening () into an intake line () of the internal combustion engine ();'}{'b': '4', 'having a turbine () and'}{'b': '5', 'claim-text': [{'b': '4', 'which is drive-connected to the turbine () and'}, {'b': 6', '7', '10', '11, 'which has a compressor wheel () which is arranged in a compressor housing (), into which compressor housing the intake line () discharges via a compressor inlet (), and'}], 'having a compressor ()'}{'b': '18', 'sub': 'G', 'having a mixing device () for mixing recirculated exhaust gas (A) and fresh air (FL),'}{'b': 18', '21', '3', '21', '10', '21, 'wherein the mixing device () has an inflow distributor () in which the exhaust-gas recirculation line (), which extends at ...

Current Lead with a Configuration to Reduce Heat Load Transfer in an Alternating Electrical Current Environment

A current lead with a configuration to reduce heat load transfer in an alternating electrical current (AC) environment is disclosed. The current lead may comprise a conductive material having a configuration for reducing heat load transfer across the current lead when an alternating electrical current (AC) is applied to the current lead. A temperature gradient a may be exhibited along a length of the current lead. 1. A current lead comprising:a conductive material having a configuration for reducing heat load transfer across the current lead when an alternating electrical current (AC) is applied to the current lead, wherein temperature gradient is exhibited along a length of the current lead.2. The current lead of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the conductive material and the configuration comprises temperature-dependent characteristics associated with joule heating and conduction to reduce heat load transfer.3. The current lead of claim 1 , wherein the current lead is made of two or more materials bonded along a length of the current lead to reduce heat load transfer.4. The current lead of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material comprises a cylindrical shape and the configuration comprises a hollow portion within the conductive material.5. The current lead of claim 4 , wherein the hollow portion comprises a tapered conical shape.6. The current lead of claim 4 , wherein the hollow portion comprises a stepped claim 4 , conical shape having two or more segments.7. The current lead of claim 4 , wherein the current lead is an integrated current lead formed by two or more independent current leads along a length of the integrated current lead claim 4 , wherein each of the two or more independent current leads has an overall cross-sectional diameter that is approximate to the other independent current leads.8. The current lead of claim 1 , wherein the optimized configuration comprises a tapered conductive material and a hollow portion within the conductive material.9 ...

AUTOMATED FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD

An automated fluid delivery system and method are disclosed. The system includes distensible tubing, a flow controller, and a fluid flow adjustment module. The fluid flow adjustment module may be configured to detect differential pressure in the tubing and adjust the flow controller to provide an amount of fluid through the tubing during inhalation. 1. A system of providing fluid to a user , comprising:distensible tubing;a flow controller coupled to the tubing and configured to control a flow of fluid through the tubing; anda fluid flow adjustment module connected to the tubing and the flow controller, the module being configured to measure pressure changes in the tubing during a single inhalation and control the flow controller to provide an optimum amount of the fluid through the tubing based on the measured pressure changes during the inhalation.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid flow adjustment module includes a microcontroller configured to determine the optimum amount of the fluid to be delivered through the flow controller based on the measured pressure changes during the inhalation.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optimum amount of fluid is a bolus of oxygen.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tubing is a cannula.5. A system of providing oxygen to a user claim 1 , comprising:distensible tubing connected between an oxygen source and the user to provide an amount of oxygen to the user;a flow controller coupled to the tubing and configured to control the amount of oxygen through the tubing;a pressure sensor connected to the tubing between the flow controller and the user; and receive pressure signals provided by the pressure sensor, wherein the pressure signals are detected from differential pressure in the tubing,', 'detect the start of a breathing event from the user based on a first pressure signal,', 'determine the amount of oxygen needed by the user based on a second pressure signal, and', 'control the flow controller to adjust the ...

POLAR SOLUBLE OXYGEN SCAVENGING COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES THEREOF

This specification discloses a composition of a melt blend comprising a continuos polyester phase, a cobalt of manganese compound and a first scavenging compound wherein the first scavenging compound comprises at least one allylic group and at least one polar moiety and at least some of the first scavenging compound or the oligomer or the polymer comprising the first scavenging compound is not present in the continuous polyester phase. The partial insolubility is essential for oxygen scavenging and the solubility is essential for reducing haze. The composition is useful in preforms, container walls, and films for packaging. 1. A composition comprisinga melt blend comprising a continuous polyester phase selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, copolymers of polyethylene terephthalate and poly lactic acid, a salt selected from the group consisting of cobalt and manganese compounds, and a first scavenging compound or an oligomer or a polymer or mixtures thereof comprising the first scavenging compound wherein the first scavenging compound comprises at least one allylic group and at least one polar moiety and at least some of the first scavenging compound or the oligomer or the polymer comprising the first scavenging compound is not present in the continuous polyester phase.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a second scavenging compound or an oligomer or a polymer and mixtures thereof comprising the second scavenging compound and the second scavenging compound or the oligomer or the polymer and mixtures thereof comprises at least one double allylic group and at least one polar moiety.5. The composition of claim 1 , where the first scavenger compound is not an antimony reducing scavenger.6. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ratio of moles of the second scavenger compound to moles of the first scavenger compound is greater than 1:20.7. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ratio of moles of the ...

COMPRESSOR OF AN EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER

A compressor () of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (ATL), having a compressor wheel () and a compressor housing () which has a housing longitudinal axis (A). The compressor wheel () is arranged in the housing. An inlet duct () runs from a compressor inlet () to the compressor wheel (). A recirculation duct () has a compressor-wheel-side inflow opening () and a compressor-inlet-side return flow opening (). The inflow opening () and the return flow opening () can be opened and closed. 11. A compressor () of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (ATL) , having{'b': '2', 'a compressor wheel (); and'}{'b': '3', 'claim-text': which has a housing longitudinal axis (A),', {'b': '2', 'in which the compressor wheel () is arranged,'}, {'b': 5', '4', '2', '6', '7', '8, 'which has an inlet duct (), said inlet duct running from a compressor inlet () to the compressor wheel () and having a a hooded ported shroud recirculation duct () which has a compressor-wheel-side inflow opening () and a compressor-inlet-side return flow opening (), and'}, {'b': 7', '8, 'means for opening and closing at least one of the inflow opening () and the return flow opening ().'}], 'a compressor housing ()'}2691014113. The compressor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the recirculation duct () is delimited by an axially movable sleeve () claim 1 , an axially movable slide () and an inner surface (′) of an adjacent housing region (′) of the compressor housing ().310118. The compressor as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the slide () has a rounded first return flow surface () which leads to the return flow opening ().4912. The compressor as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the sleeve () has a rounded second return flow surface ().511137. The compressor as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the housing region (′) has a first inflow surface () which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis (A) and which leads to the inflow opening ().691413. The compressor as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the sleeve () has a second inflow surface () ...

Filter media pack with porous wrapper

A filter media block and filter element incorporating same are provided. Methods of forming a filter media block and filter element are also provided. The filter media block includes a block of filter media and an outer permeable layer. The outer layer provides support for the block of filter media.

Oxygen scavenging polyester compositions for containers

Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.

SEPARATOR

A separator comprising a vessel, a tray assembly positioned within the vessel, and a wall structure arranged to accumulate a first liquid and a second liquid. A first automatic drain valve is operable to automatically allow liquid accumulated above a first liquid outlet to pass from the vessel in such a way as to maintain a volume of the first liquid above the first automatic drain valve to create a liquid seal over the first automatic drain valve, and a second automatic drain valve is operable to automatically allow liquid accumulated above the level of an open upper end of the wall structure to pass from the vessel in such a way as to maintain a volume of the second liquid above the second automatic drain valve to create a liquid seal over the second automatic drain valve. 1. A separator , comprising:a vessel having an upper end, a lower end, at least one fluid inlet, a gas outlet positioned at the upper end, a first liquid outlet for discharging a first liquid, and a second liquid outlet for discharging a second liquid; a first wall structure having an upper end and a lower end, the first wall structure defining a liquid receiving space and at least a portion of the first wall structure spaced from the lower end of the vessel; and', 'a deck extending from the first wall structure between the upper end and the lower end of the first wall structure, the deck having an upper side, a lower side, at least two apertures extending through the deck;', 'a gas return conduit extending upwardly from the deck in alignment with one of the apertures to provide a fluid passage from the lower side of the deck to a distance above the upper side of the deck; and', 'a liquid return conduit extending downwardly from the deck in alignment with the other aperture to provide a fluid passage from the upper side of the deck to a distance below the lower side of the deck;, 'a tray assembly positioned within the vessel, the tray assembly comprisinga second wall structure having an upper ...

Uses and Compositions for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The invention describes methods and uses for treating rheumatoid arthritis wherein a TNFα inhibitor, such as a human TNFα antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNFα inhibitor for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in a subject.

Devices and systems incorporating energy harvesting components/devices as autonomous energy sources and as energy supplementation, and methods for producing devices and systems incorporating energy harvesting components/devices

An electrically-powered device, structure and/or component is provided that includes an attached electrical power source in a form of a unique, environmentally-friendly energy harvesting element or component. The energy harvesting component provides a mechanism for generating autonomous renewable energy, or a renewable energy supplement, in the integrated circuit system, structure and/or component. The energy harvesting element includes a first conductor layer, a low work function layer, a dielectric layer, and a second conductor layer that are particularly configured in a manner to promote electron migration from the low work function layer, through the dielectric layer, to the facing surface of the second conductor layer in a manner that develops an electric potential between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer. The energy harvesting component includes a plurality of energy harvesting elements electrically connected to one another to increase an electrical power output.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING OFF-GASES FROM NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATOR

An apparatus and method for reclaiming uncondensed hydrocarbons normally exhausted to the atmosphere from a still column of a glycol dehydrator system, and combusting the uncondensed hydrocarbons in a burner assembly of a reboiler after the burner assembly has been ignited by fuel gas. 1. A method for recovering water and hydrocarbon gases evaporated from glycol in a still column mounted on a reboiler having a burner assembly with a fire-tube and an air/gas mixer at one end of the fire tube , the air/gas mixer having a fuel inlet , a vapor inlet and an air inlet , the method comprising:passing water vapor and hydrocarbon vapors from the still column to a vapor condenser to condense the vapors to liquid;passing uncondensed vapors from the vapor condenser to a condensate separator;passing effluent from the vapor condenser and the separator to a self-emptying container; andpassing non-condensable vapors from the condensate separator into the air/gas mixer of the burner assembly via the vapor inlet only after the burner assembly has been ignited by fuel gas passed through the fuel inlet and mixed with air from the air inlet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of passing non-condensable vapors from the condensate separator into the air/gas mixer of the burner assembly comprises controlling the passage of non-condensable vapors using pressure of the fuel gas as a signal.3. An apparatus for recovering water and hydrocarbon gases evaporated from glycol in a still column mounted on a re-boiler having a burner assembly with a fire-tube and an air/gas mixer at one end of the fire tube claim 1 , the air/gas mixer having a fuel inlet claim 1 , a vapor inlet and an air inlet claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a water and hydrocarbon gas vapor condenser connectable downstream from the still column including separate outlets for water and condensed hydrocarbons and uncondensed hydrocarbons;an uncondensed hydrocarbons separator downstream from the vapor condenser and having ...

FIREARM LOCKING DEVICE

Presently disclosed is a locking device for a firearm that includes a longitudinally extending frame and a configurable butt support, a configurable action housing, and a barrel lock. The configurable butt support defines an opening for receiving a butt of the firearm, with one or more of the width, length or base of the opening being configurable. The configurable action housing defines a channel between interchangeable opposing profiles, which are associated with the configuration of one or more firearms and inhibit access to at least a trigger of the firearm. The barrel lock is configured to secure the barrel of the firearm when in a locked position, and to release the barrel of the firearm when in an unlocked position. The locking device may also include a biometrically activated lock, such as a fingerprint reader, and a communication interface to provide information about attempts to access the firearm. 1. A locking device for a firearm comprising:a longitudinally extending frame, the frame having at least one channel configured to receive a plurality of fasteners;a configurable butt support secured to the frame by at least one of the plurality of fasteners, the butt support defining an opening for receiving a butt of the firearm, the opening having at least one of a configurable width, a configurable length, or a configurable base;a configurable action housing secured to the frame by at least one of the plurality of fasteners, the action housing defining a channel between interchangeable opposing profiles, wherein the profiles are associated with the configuration of one or more firearms and inhibit access to at least a trigger of the firearm; anda barrel lock secured to the frame by at least one of the plurality of fasteners and configured to secure the barrel of the firearm when in a locked position, and to release the barrel of the firearm when in an unlocked position;wherein when a firearm is secured in the locking device access to the plurality of ...

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like. 19-. (canceled)11. The article of claim 10 , wherein the oxygen scavenging composition further comprises an accelerator capable of initiating or accelerating oxygen uptake by the oxygen scavenging composition.12. The article of claim 11 , wherein the accelerator comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene or a copolymer or adduct thereof claim 11 , a polybutadiene or a copolymer or adduct thereof claim 11 , a cyclohexene polymer or a copolymer or adduct thereof claim 11 , a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate with 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 11 , a copolymer of polyethylene with polybutadiene claim 11 , and a meta-xylxlamine-based polyamide or a copolymer or adduct thereof.13. The article of claim 11 , wherein the accelerator comprises a maleated polybutadiene or maleated polyisoprene.15. The article of claim 14 , wherein the at least one wall is a single layer comprising the oxygen scavenging composition.16. The article of claim 14 , wherein the at least one wall is a multilayer wall comprising the oxygen scavenging composition.17. An article of manufacture claim 14 , wherein the article is a bottle comprising a wall claim 14 , the wall comprises a composition of a host polymer made by reacting at least one acid selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid or their dimethly esters with at least one glycol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol claim 14 , diethylene glycol claim 14 , 1 claim 14 ,4 butane diol and 1 claim 14 ,3 butane diol claim 14 , and 1 claim 14 ,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) claim 14 , an amount of a molecule having double allylic bonds ...

EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER

An exhaust-gas turbocharger () comprising a housing (), a turbine wheel () with blades (), a compressor wheel () with blades (), and a shaft () which is mounted in the housing () and which connects the turbine wheel () and compressor wheel (), wherein, in a gap () between the housing () and at least one blade (), a contactless labyrinth seal () is formed on the blade () and on the housing (), wherein the labyrinth seal () comprises at least one combination of a groove () and a projection (). 11. An exhaust-gas turbocharger () comprising:{'b': '2', 'a housing (),'}{'b': 5', '6, 'a turbine wheel () with blades (),'}{'b': 4', '6, 'a compressor wheel () with blades (), and'}{'b': 3', '2', '5', '4, 'a shaft () which is mounted in the housing () and which connects the turbine wheel () and compressor wheel (),'}wherein,{'b': 7', '2', '6', '8', '6', '2', '8', '13', '14, 'in a gap () between the housing () and at least one blade (), a contactless labyrinth seal () is formed on the blade () and on the housing (), wherein the labyrinth seal () comprises at least one combination of a groove () and a projection ().'}281321413613614132. The exhaust-gas turbocharger as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the labyrinth seal () comprises at least one groove () in the housing () and one projection () claim 1 , which projects into the groove () claim 1 , on the blade () claim 1 , and/or at least one groove () in the blade () and one projection () claim 1 , which projects into the groove () claim 1 , on the housing ().3813146. The exhaust-gas turbocharger as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the labyrinth seal () comprises multiple combinations of a groove () and a projection () on a blade ().41314156. The exhaust-gas turbocharger as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the groove () and/or the projection () is arranged at a blade tip () of the blade ().51314645. The exhaust-gas turbocharger as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the groove () and/or the projection () is arranged on each blade () of the ...

OXYGEN SCAVENGING POLYESTER BLENDS HAVING IMPROVED AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS

Disclosed herein is a preform having a preform wall. The preform wall preferably comprises a composition comprising at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil may comprise at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The at least one polyester component may comprise at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The preform has improved aesthetic characteristics. 160-. (canceled)62. The preform of claim 61 , wherein the at least one polyester component is a copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group.63. The preform of claim 62 , wherein the metal sulfonate salt group is a metal sulfoisophthalate derived from a metal salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 62 , its dimethyl ester or its glycol ester.64. The preform of claim 63 , wherein the metal salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 63 , its dimethyl ester or its glycol ester comprises a metal ion selected from the group consisting of Na claim 63 , Li claim 63 , K claim 63 , Zn claim 63 , Mn claim 63 , Co and Ca.65. The preform of claim 62 , wherein the metal sulfonate salt group is in a range selected from the group consisting of 0.01 to 10.0 mole percent claim 62 , 0.01 to 2.0 mole percent claim 62 , 0.05 to 1.1 mole percent claim 62 , 0.10 to 0.74 mole percent and 0.10 to 0.6 mole percent based upon the total moles of acid units in all of the polyester components.66. The preform of claim 61 , wherein the transition metal catalyst is a compound containing at least one cobalt atom in a positive oxidation state.67. The preform of claim 61 , wherein the transition metal catalyst is a salt containing at least one cobalt atom in a positive oxidation state.68. The preform of claim 61 , wherein the transition metal catalyst is added to the composition at a level in a range selected from ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING OFF-GASES FROM NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATOR

An apparatus and method for reclaiming uncondensed hydrocarbons normally exhausted to the atmosphere from a still column of a glycol dehydrator system, and combusting the uncondensed hydrocarbons in a burner assembly of a reboiler after the burner assembly has been ignited by fuel gas. 1. A method for recovering water and hydrocarbon gases evaporated from glycol in a still column mounted on a reboiler having a burner assembly with a fire-tube and an air/gas mixer at one end of the fire tube , the air/gas mixer having a fuel inlet , a vapor inlet and an air inlet , the method comprising:passing water vapor and hydrocarbon vapors from the still column to a vapor condenser to condense the vapors to liquid;passing uncondensed vapors from the vapor condenser to a condensate separator;passing effluent from the vapor condenser and the separator to a self-emptying container; andpassing non-condensable vapors from the condensate separator into the air/gas mixer of the burner assembly via the vapor inlet only after the burner assembly has been ignited by fuel gas passed through the fuel inlet and mixed with air from the air inlet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of passing non-condensable vapors from the condensate separator into the air/gas mixer of the burner assembly comprises controlling the passage of non-condensable vapors using pressure of the fuel gas as a signal. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/515,323, filed on Oct. 15, 2014, the entire contents of which being hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.A number of systems exist for dehydrating natural gas to remove water and other liquids from natural gas. Most of these dehydration systems involve passing the natural gas through or in contact with one of a number of known desiccant fluids, such as glycol. For brevity, the desiccant fluid may hereinafter be referred to as glycol, but it should be understood that glycol is only one exemplary desiccant fluid that may ...

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like. 2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen scavenging composition further comprises an accelerator capable of initiating or accelerating oxygen uptake by the oxygen scavenging composition.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the accelerator comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene or a copolymer or adduct thereof claim 2 , a polybutadiene or a copolymer or adduct thereof claim 2 , a cyclohexene polymer or a copolymer or adduct thereof claim 2 , a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate with 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 2 , a copolymer of polyethylene with polybutadiene claim 2 , and a meta-xylxlamine-based polyamide or a copolymer or adduct thereof.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the accelerator comprises a maleated polybutadiene or maleated polyisoprene. The present application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No 61/527,041, filed Aug. 24, 2011 and U.S. provisional application No. 61/590,321, filed Jan. 24, 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.Described herein are oxygen scavengers. The oxygen scavengers may be used as polymer compositions. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like.Thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are commonly used to make a variety of different types of packaging materials and storage containers. PET produces high strength packaging articles and has found widespread use in applications for bottling substances such ...

Apparatus For Improving Temperature Uniformity Of A Workpiece

An apparatus for improving the temperature uniformity of a workpiece during processing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a platen having a separately controlled edge heater capable to independently heating the outer edge of the platen. In this way, additional heat may be supplied near the outer edge of the platen, helping to maintain a constant temperature across the entirety of the platen. This edge heater may be disposed on an outer surface of the platen, or may, in certain embodiments, be embedded in the platen. In certain embodiments, the edge heater and the primary heating element are disposed in two different planes, where the edge heater is disposed closer to the top surface of the platen than the primary heating element. 1. A workpiece holding and heating apparatus , comprising:a platen, wherein the platen comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a sidewall extending between the top surface and the bottom surface;a primary heating element disposed in a first plane; andan edge heater disposed in a second plane, where the second plane is closer to the top surface than the first plane.2. The workpiece holding and heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plane claim 1 , the second plane and the top surface are parallel to one another.3. The workpiece holding and heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the primary heating element is affixed to the bottom surface of the platen.4. The workpiece holding and heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the primary heating element is embedded in the platen.5. The workpiece holding and heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the edge heater is embedded in the platen.6. The workpiece holding and heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the edge heater is affixed to an exterior surface of the platen.7. The workpiece holding and heating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second edge heater claim 1 , disposed in a third plane claim 1 , different than the first plane and the second plane claim 1 , wherein ...

Compressor wheel of a radial compressor of an exhaust-gas turbocharger

A compressor wheel ( 1 ) of a radial compressor ( 2 ) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger ( 3 ), having a hub ( 8 ); and having two blade rows ( 9, 10 ) which are arranged adjacent to one another on the hub ( 8 ), a first blade row ( 9 ) forming the leading blade row, and the adjacent, second blade row ( 10 ) foaming the trailing blade row, wherein the number of blades ( 11 ) of the first blade row ( 9 ) is equal to the number of blades ( 12 ) of the second blade row ( 10 ).

Systems and methods for implementing selective electromagnetic energy filtering objects and coatings using selectably transmissive energy scattering layers

A system and method are provided for forming energy filter layers or shutter components, including energy/light directing/scattering layers that are actively electrically switchable. The energy filters or shutter components are operable between at least a first mode in which the layers, and thus the presentation of the shutter components, appear substantially transparent when viewed from an energy/light incident side, and a second mode in which the layers, and thus the presentation of the energy filters or shutter components, appear opaque to the incident energy impinging on the energy incident side. The differing modes are selectable by electrically energizing, differentially energizing and/or de-energizing electric fields in a vicinity of the energy scattering layers, including electric fields generated between a pair of transparent electrodes sandwiching an energy scattering layer. Refractive indices of transparent particles, and the transparent matrices in which the particles are fixed, are tunable according to the applied electric fields.

Systems and methods for producing objects incorporating selectably active electromagnetic energy filtering layers and coatings

A system and method are provided for forming body structures including energy filters/shutter components, including energy/light directing/scattering layers that are actively electrically switchable. The filters or components are operable between at least a first mode in which the layers, and thus the presentation of the shutter components, appear substantially transparent when viewed from an energy/light incident side, and a second mode in which the layers, and thus the presentation of the energy filters or shutter components, appear opaque to the incident energy impinging on the energy incident side. The differing modes are selectable by electrically energizing, differentially energizing and/or de-energizing electric fields in a vicinity of the energy scattering layers, including electric fields generated between a pair of transparent electrodes sandwiching an energy scattering layer. Refractive indices of transparent particles, and the transparent matrices in which the particles are fixed, are tunable according to the applied electric fields.

Systems and devices powered by autonomous electrical power sources

An electrically-powered device, structure and/or component is provided that includes an attached autonomous electrical power source in a form of a unique, environmentally-friendly structure that is configured to transform thermal energy at any temperature above absolute zero to an electric potential without any external stimulus including physical movement or deformation energy. The autonomous electrical power source component provides a mechanism for generating renewable energy, or a renewable energy supplement, as primary or auxiliary power for the electrically-powered device, structure and/or component. The autonomous electrical power source component is formed of one or more elements, each of which includes a first conductor having a surface with a comparatively low work function, a second conductor having a surface with the comparatively high work function and a dielectric layer on a scale of 200 nm or less interposed between the conductors.

Hybrid Thermal Electrostatic Clamp

An electrostatic clamp having improved temperature uniformity is disclosed. The electrostatic clamp includes an LED array mounted along an annular ring so as to illuminate the outer edge of the workpiece. The LEDs in the LED array may emit light at a wavelength readily absorbed by the workpiece, such as between 0.4 μm and 1.0 μm. The center portion of the workpiece is heated using conductive heating provided by the heated electrostatic clamp. The outer portion of the workpiece is heated by light energy from the LED array. The LED array may be disposed on the base of the electrostatic clamp, or may be disposed on a separate ring. The diameter of the upper dielectric layer of the electrostatic clamp may be modified to accommodate the LED array. 1. An electrostatic clamp , comprising:a base having a top surface with a first diameter;an upper dielectric layer having a bottom surface with a second diameter, wherein the bottom surface of the upper dielectric layer is disposed on the top surface of the base and the second diameter is less than the first diameter, so as to create a horizontal annular ring on the top surface of the base; anda LED array disposed on the horizontal annular ring.2. The electrostatic clamp of claim 1 , wherein the upper dielectric layer has a top surface having a third diameter claim 1 , wherein the third diameter is greater than the second diameter.3. The electrostatic clamp of claim 1 , wherein the upper dielectric layer has a top surface having a third diameter claim 1 , wherein the third diameter is equal to the second diameter.4. The electrostatic clamp of claim 1 , wherein the LED array comprises a plurality of LEDs which emit light at a wavelength readily absorbed by a workpiece clamped to the upper dielectric layer.5. The electrostatic clamp of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of LEDs emit light at a wavelength between 0.4 and 1.0 μm.6. The electrostatic clamp of claim 1 , further comprising a controller in communication with the LED array ...

OXYGEN SCAVENGING POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTAINERS

Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil. 126-. (canceled)28. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the at least one polyester component is a copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group.29. The composition of claim 28 , wherein the metal sulfonate salt group is a metal sulfoisophthalate derived from a metal salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 28 , its dimethyl ester or its glycol ester.30. The composition of claim 29 , wherein the metal salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 29 , its dimethyl ester or its glycol ester comprises a metal ion selected from the group consisting of Na claim 29 , Li claim 29 , K claim 29 , Zn claim 29 , Mn claim 29 , Co and Ca.31. The composition of claim 28 , wherein the metal sulfonate salt group is in a range selected from the group consisting of 0.01 to 10.0 mole percent claim 28 , 0.01 to 2.0 mole percent claim 28 , 0.05 to 1.1 mole percent claim 28 , 0.10 to 0.74 mole percent and 0.10 to 0.6 mole percent based upon the total moles of acid units in all of the polyester components.32. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the transition metal catalyst is a compound ...

Apparatus For Heating And Processing A Substrate

A system and method for heating a substrate while that substrate is being processed by an ion beam is disclosed. The system comprises two arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed above and below the ion beam. The LEDs may be GaN or GaP LEDs, which emit light at a wavelength which is readily absorbed by silicon, thus efficiently and quickly heating the substrate. The LED arrays may be arranged so that the ion beam passes between the two LED arrays and strikes the substrate. As the substrate is translated relative to the ion beam, the LEDs from the LED arrays provide heating to the substrate. 1. A substrate heating and processing system , comprising:a first LED array and a second LED array, each comprising a plurality of LEDs, disposed between an ion source and a substrate;wherein an ion beam passes between the first LED array and the second LED array toward the substrate, and the first LED array and the second LED array are disposed on opposite sides of the ion beam in a first direction.2. The substrate heating and processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a platen on which the substrate may be disposed claim 1 , the platen configured to be translated relative to the ion beam in the first direction.3. The substrate heating and processing system of claim 1 , wherein the ion beam is a ribbon ion beam claim 1 , having a width greater than its height and greater than a diameter of the substrate claim 1 , and the first direction is a height direction.4. The substrate heating and processing system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs emit light at a wavelength absorbed by the substrate.5. The substrate heating and processing system of claim 4 , wherein the wavelength is between 0.4 and 1.0 μm.6. The substrate heating and processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller to control illumination and power applied to the plurality of LEDs.7. The substrate heating and processing system of claim 6 , further comprising a temperature sensor ...

Substrate Handling And Heating System

A system for heating substrates while being transported between the load lock and the platen is disclosed. The system comprises an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed above the alignment station. The LEDs may be GaN or GaP LEDs, which emit light at a wavelength which is readily absorbed by silicon, thus efficiently and quickly heating the substrate. The LEDs may be arranged so that the rotation of the substrate during alignment results in a uniform temperature profile of the substrate. Further, heating during alignment may also increase throughput and eliminate preheating stations that are currently associated with the processing chamber. 1. A substrate handling and heating system , comprising:a processing chamber;a substrate handling robot disposed in the processing chamber;an alignment station disposed in the processing chamber; anda LED array, comprising a plurality of LEDs, disposed above the alignment station, to heat a substrate during an alignment process.2. The substrate handling and heating system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs emit light at a wavelength absorbed by the substrate.3. The substrate handling and heating system of claim 2 , wherein the wavelength is between 0.4 and 1.0 μm.4. The substrate handling and heating system of claim 1 , wherein the alignment station comprises a rotatable surface and wherein the plurality of LEDs are illuminated while the rotatable surface is rotating.5. A substrate handling and heating system claim 1 , comprising: a rotatable surface on which a substrate is disposed; and', 'a detection system, comprising an emitter disposed on one side of the substrate and a detector disposed on an opposite side of the substrate;, 'an alignment station, comprisingan LED array, comprising a plurality of LEDs, disposed above at least a portion of the substrate when the substrate is disposed on the rotatable surface; anda controller to actuate and turn off the LED array.6. The substrate handling and heating system ...

FLOW-MODIFYING DEVICE FOR COMPRESSORS

The present invention relates to a flow-modifying device for a compressor of a charging apparatus. The flow-modifying device comprises a cylindrical housing portion, which defines an inner lateral surface and in the axial direction comprises a downstream end region and an upstream end region. The flow-modifying device furthermore comprises a plurality of pockets, which are arranged on the inner lateral surface, spaced-apart from one another in the peripheral direction. Each pocket is defined here by a longitudinal projection line and a depth projection line. In an orientation plane, which is formed by the longitudinal projection line and the depth projection line, there is arranged a downstream angle of entry α of the pocket relative to the inner lateral surface and an upstream angle of entry β of the pocket relative to the inner lateral surface. The downstream angle of entry α defines a downstream opening region of the pocket and the upstream angle of entry β defines an upstream opening region of the pocket. The pocket is formed here in such a way that: β<90°<α. 110300400. Flow-modifying device () for a compressor () of a charging apparatus () comprising:{'b': 150', '152', '22', '154', '156, 'a cylindrical housing portion (), which defines an inner lateral surface () and in the axial direction () comprises a downstream end region () and an upstream end region (); and'}{'b': 200', '152', '26, 'claim-text': [{'b': 200', '202', '204, 'wherein each pocket () is defined by a longitudinal projection line () and a depth projection line (),'}, {'b': 203', '202', '204', '200', '152', '214', '200', '200', '152', '216', '200, 'wherein in an orientation plane (), which is formed by the longitudinal projection line () and the depth projection line (), a downstream angle of entry (α) of the pocket () relative to the inner lateral surface () defines a downstream opening region () of the pocket () and an upstream angle of entry (β) of the pocket () relative to the lateral inner ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATION OF SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE USING PYROMETER

A method may include heating a substrate in a first chamber to a platen temperature, the heating comprising heating the substrate on a platen; measuring the platen temperature in the first chamber using a contact temperature measurement; transferring the substrate to a second chamber after the heating; and measuring a voltage decay after transferring the substrate to the second chamber, using an optical pyrometer to measure pyrometer voltage as a function of time. 1. A method , comprising:heating a substrate on a platen in a first chamber, the platen characterized by a platen temperature;measuring the platen temperature in the first chamber using a contact temperature measurement;transferring the substrate to a second chamber after the heating; andmeasuring a voltage decay after transferring the substrate to the second chamber, using an optical pyrometer to measure pyrometer voltage as a function of time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the platen comprises a process platen claim 1 , the method further comprising: recording a zero time claim 1 , the zero time representing a transfer instance when transfer commences of the substrate claim 1 , from the process platen to the second chamber.3. The method of claim 2 , the transferring comprising placing the substrate at a substrate position in the second chamber at a second instance claim 2 , subsequent to the transfer instance claim 2 , the measuring the voltage decay comprising measuring the pyrometer voltage at a plurality of instances to generate a plurality of voltage data claim 2 , the method further comprising:fitting a polynomial function to the plurality of voltage data to generate a voltage decay curve;extrapolating the voltage decay curve to the zero time;determining a zero-time pyrometer voltage by determining a pyrometer voltage corresponding to an intersection of the voltage decay curve at zero time with a horizontal line; andmapping the zero-time pyrometer voltage to the platen temperature to generate a ...

ENHANCED SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD

A temperature measurement apparatus. The temperature measurement apparatus may include a temperature sensor body, the temperature sensor body having a substrate support surface; and a heat transfer layer, disposed on the substrate support surface, the heat transfer layer comprising an array of aligned carbon nanotubes. 1. A temperature measurement apparatus , comprising:a temperature sensor body, the temperature sensor body having a substrate support surface; anda heat transfer layer, disposed on the substrate support surface, the heat transfer layer comprising an array of aligned carbon nanotubes.2. The temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate support surface extends parallel to a substrate plane claim 1 , and wherein the array of aligned carbon nanotubes extend along an alignment direction claim 1 , perpendicular to the substrate plane.3. The temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the array of aligned carbon nanotubes comprise a tube length of 5 μm to 500 μm.4. The temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a thermocouple claim 1 , embedded in the temperature sensor body.5. The temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an optical pyrometer claim 1 , disposed in a line of sight view of the temperature sensor body.6. The temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor body comprises a ceramic material or a metallic material.7. The temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , the heat transfer layer comprising a thermal conductance of 2 claim 1 ,000 W/m-K to 250 claim 1 ,000 W/m-K.8. A processing system claim 1 , comprising:a processing chamber; a temperature sensor body, the temperature sensor body having a substrate support surface; and', 'a heat transfer layer, disposed on the substrate support surface, the heat transfer layer comprising an array of aligned carbon nanotubes., 'a temperature measurement apparatus, disposed in the processing ...

System and apparatus for enhanced substrate heating and rapid substrate cooling

A heating system for heating a substrate. The heating system may include a susceptor, where the susceptor has a substrate support surface. The heating system may further include a heat transfer layer, disposed on the substrate support surface, where the heat transfer layer comprising an array of aligned carbon nanotubes.

Hybrid Control System For Workpiece Heating

A system and method of heating a workpiece to a desired temperature is disclosed. This system and method consider the physical limitations of the temperature device, such as time lag, temperature offset, and calibration, in creating a hybrid approach that heats the workpiece more efficiently. First, the workpiece is heated using open loop control to heat the workpiece to a threshold temperature. After the threshold temperature is reach, a closed loop maintenance mode is utilized. In certain embodiments, an open loop maintenance mode is employed between the open loop warmup mode and the closed loop maintenance mode. Additionally, a method of calibrating a pyrometer using a contact thermocouple is also disclosed. 1. A system for controlling a temperature of a workpiece , comprising:a temperature sensor;a heating element; and operate in an open loop warmup mode, wherein the controller uses open loop control to heat the workpiece until a threshold temperature is reached; and', 'operate in closed loop maintenance mode, wherein the controller uses closed loop control to maintain the temperature of the workpiece at a target temperature., 'a controller, in communication with the temperature sensor and the heating element, wherein the controller comprises a processing unit and a memory device, wherein the memory device comprises instructions, which when executed by the processing unit, enable the controller to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor has a time lag claim 1 , and the memory device further comprises instructions claim 1 , which when executed by the processing unit claim 1 , enable the controller to:operate in an open loop maintenance mode after the threshold temperature is reached, wherein the controller uses open loop control to roughly maintain the temperature of the workpiece; andswitch from open loop maintenance mode to the closed loop maintenance mode after a time duration.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the time duration is at least as ...

OXYGEN SCAVENGING POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTAINERS

Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one polyester component is a copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the metal sulfonate salt group is a metal sulfoisophthalate derived from a metal salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 2 , its dimethyl ester or its glycol ester.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the metal salt of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid claim 3 , its dimethyl ester or its glycol ester comprises a metal ion selected from the group consisting of Na claim 3 , Li claim 3 , K claim 3 , Zn claim 3 , Mn claim 3 , Co and Ca.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the metal sulfonate salt group is in a range selected from the group consisting of 0.01 to 10.0 mole percent claim 2 , 0.01 to 2.0 mole percent claim 2 , 0.05 to 1.1 mole percent claim 2 , 0.10 to 0.74 mole percent and 0.10 to 0.6 mole percent based upon the total moles of acid units in all of the polyester components.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the transition metal catalyst is a compound containing at least one cobalt atom in a ...

turbocharger

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Turbolader (1), bei dem die lagergehäuseseitige Diffusorwand thermisch entkoppelt wird, um den Wärmeeintrag beim Lagergehäusedeckel (5) zu reduzieren. Der Turbolader (1) umfasst eine Turbine (2), einen Verdichter (3), der einen Diffusor aufweist, und ein Lagergehäuse (4), das zwischen Turbine (2) und Verdichter (3) angeordnet ist und das den Lagergehäusedeckel (5) aufweist. Dieser Lagergehäusedeckel (5) besteht aus einem Material mit geringer Wärmeleitfähigkeit von höchstens 5 W/mK, z. B. einem temperaturfesten Kunststoff. The invention relates to a turbocharger (1) in which the bearing-housing-side diffuser wall is thermally decoupled in order to reduce the heat input at the bearing housing cover (5). The turbocharger (1) comprises a turbine (2), a compressor (3) having a diffuser, and a bearing housing (4) arranged between the turbine (2) and the compressor (3) and which supports the bearing housing cover (5). having. This bearing housing cover (5) consists of a material with low thermal conductivity of at most 5 W / mK, z. B. a temperature-resistant plastic.

Phallic devices with audio features and related methods

A phallic device for sexual stimulation generally includes a housing and at least one end cap attached to the housing. The end cap includes a data access device for accessing audio data from a data device. The end cap further includes a sound emitter for emitting audio corresponding to the audio data accessed by the data access device from the data device.

Pressure-based mass flow controller

A pressure-based mass flow controller suitable for accurately monitoring and controlling the flow of many types of precursors characterized by vapor pressures ranging from approximately 2 torr or lower to at least 760 torr or higher at delivery temperatures of up to at least 250 degrees C. or higher for flow rates ranging from molecular to sonic. A flow restrictive element is installed in the precursor flow path, and the pressures of the fluid upstream and downstream of the flow restrictive element are measured. The ratio of the upstream and downstream fluid pressures is computed and compared to a value stored in the memory of a CPU associated with the controller to determine whether the flow is choked or non-choked. The mass flow of the precursor fluid is then computed by the CPU in accordance with a linear function of the upstream pressure, for choked flow, and in accordance with a nonlinear function of both the upstream and downstream pressures, for non-choked flow.

Allocating Resources in a Distributed Computing Environment

A solution in a distributed computing environment is deployed and includes selecting a solution template corresponding to the solution, the solution template defining requirements for a plurality of computing elements; selecting resources within a computing infrastructure which match the requirements; and deploying the solution by configuring the resources according to the solution template.

Allocating resources in a distributed computing environment

A solution in a distributed computing environment is deployed and includes selecting a solution template corresponding to the solution, the solution template defining requirements for a plurality of computing elements; selecting resources within a computing infrastructure which match the requirements; and deploying the solution by configuring the resources according to the solution template.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE OXYGEN CONTENT IN A LIQUID

Method for producing a spectacle lens and a product comprising a spectacle lens

Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Brillenglases sowie ein Erzeugnis umfassend (i) ein Brillenglas oder (ii) eine auf einem Datenträger befindliche Darstellung des Brillenglases in Form von computerlesbaren Daten oder (iii) einen Datenträger mit einer virtuellen Darstellung des Brillenglases in Form von computerlesbaren Daten oder (iv) eine Darstellung des Brillenglases in Form eines computerlesbaren Datensignals. A method for manufacturing a spectacle lens as well as a product comprising (i) a spectacle lens or (ii) a representation of the spectacle lens on a data carrier in the form of computer-readable data or (iii) a data carrier with a virtual representation of the spectacle lens in the form of computer-readable data or (iv) a representation of the spectacle lens in the form of a computer-readable data signal.

Uses and compositions for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The invention describes methods and uses for treating rheumatoid arthritis wherein a TNFa inhibitor, such as a human TNFa antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNFa inhibitor for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in a subject.

Vertical and horizontal measuring microscope

(57)【要約】 【課題】 新規な導電ペーストの構造およびその製造方 法を提供する。 【解決手段】 本発明の導電ペーストの構造は、ポリマ 材料と、導電性被膜、例えば錫を有する粒子、例えば銅 との混合物である。熱を加えて、隣接粒子の被膜同士を 融合させる。ポリマ材料は、スチレンアリルアルコール 樹脂または熱可塑性フェノキシポリマである。この構造 は、２つの導電面例えばチップパッドと基板パッドとの 間に設けられて、これらパッドの間に、電気的相互接続 および機械的接着を与える。

Methods for monitoring c9orf72 expression

Methods of identifying modulators of cellular glycosylation using gtrap3-18

Filter with preformed end caps having notch feature

A filter including a filter media pack, first and second preform members and first and second adhesives is provided. The first preform member is disposed over the media pack. The first preform member has a wall defining a well. The wall defines a notch. The first adhesive in the well attaches the first preform member to the filter media pack. The first adhesive has a contact region disposed in the notch. The second preform member is disposed over the first preform member. The second adhesive bonds the first preform member over the first preform member. The second adhesive engages with the first adhesive at the contact region.

Method of producing a spectacle lens and product comprising a spectacle lens

The invention relates to a method of producing a spectacle lens and to a product comprising (i) a spectacle lens or (ii) a representation of the spectacle lens in the form of computer-readable data present on a data medium or (iii) a data medium including a virtual representation of the spectacle lens in the form of computer-readable data or (iv) a representation of the spectacle lens in the form of a computer-readable data signal.

Turbocharger

The present invention relates to a turbocharger (1) for an internal combustion engine (2) having at least one exhaust-gas recirculation line (3) which enters via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening (12) into an intake line (10) of the internal combustion engine (2); having a turbine (4); and having a compressor (5); which is drive-connected to the turbine (4) and which has a compressor wheel (6) which is arranged in a compressor housing (7) into which the intake line (10) opens via a compressor inlet (11), having a mixing device (18) for mixing recirculated exhaust gas and fresh air, with the mixing device (18) having at least two guide plates (21, 22) in the shape of truncated cone shell segments which are arranged radially offset with respect to one another and which delimit in each case one inflow gap (23, 24) at their longitudinal edges arranged offset with respect to one another.

Turbocharger

The present invention relates to a turbocharger (1) for an internal combustion engine (2) having at least one exhaust-gas recirculation line (3) which enters via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening (12) into an intake line (10) of the internal combustion engine (2); having a turbine (4); and having a compressor (5); which is drive-connected to the turbine (4) and which has a compressor wheel (6) which is arranged in a compressor housing (7) into which the intake line (10) opens via a compressor inlet (11), having a mixing device (18) for mixing recirculated exhaust gas and fresh air, with the mixing device (18) having at least two guide plates (21, 22) in the shape of truncated cone shell segments which are arranged radially offset with respect to one another and which delimit in each case one inflow gap (23, 24) at their longitudinal edges arranged offset with respect to one another.

turbocharger

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Turbolader (1) für einen Verbrennungsmotor (2) mit zumindest einer Abgasrückführungsleitung (3), die über eine Abgaseinmischöffnung (12) in eine Ansaugleitung (10) des Verbrennungsmotors (2) eintritt; mit einer Turbine (4); und mit einem Verdichter (5); der mit der Turbine (4) antriebsverbunden ist, und der ein Verdichterrad (6) aufweist, das in einem Verdichtergehäuse (7) angeordnet ist, in das die Ansaugleitung (10) über einen Verdichtereintritt (11) mündet, mit einer Mischeinrichtung (18) zur Mischung von zurückgeführtem Abgas und Frischluft, wobei die Mischeinrichtung (18) mindestens zwei Leitbleche (21, 22) in Form von Kegelstumpfmantelsegmenten aufweist, die radial versetzt zueinander angeordnet sind und an ihren zueinander versetzt angeordneten Längskanten jeweils einen Einströmspalt (23, 24) begrenzen. The present invention relates to a turbocharger (1) for an internal combustion engine (2) with at least one exhaust gas recirculation line (3) which enters the intake line (10) of the internal combustion engine (2) via an exhaust gas mixing port (12); with a turbine (4); and with a compressor (5); which is drive-connected to the turbine (4) and which has a compressor wheel (6) which is arranged in a compressor housing (7) into which the intake line (10) opens via a compressor inlet (11), with a mixing device (18) for mixing recirculated exhaust gas and fresh air, wherein the mixing device (18) has at least two baffles (21, 22) in the form of truncated cone shell segments, which are arranged radially offset from each other and at their staggered longitudinal edges each define an inflow (23, 24) ,

Turbocharger

The present invention relates to a turbocharger ( 1 ) for an internal combustion engine ( 2 ) having at least one exhaust-gas recirculation line ( 3 ) which enters via an exhaust-gas mixing-in opening ( 12 ) into an intake line ( 10 ) of the internal combustion engine ( 2 ); having a turbine ( 4 ); and having a compressor ( 5 ); which is drive-connected to the turbine ( 4 ) and which has a compressor wheel ( 6 ) which is arranged in a compressor housing ( 7 ) into which the intake line ( 10 ) opens via a compressor inlet ( 11 ), having a mixing device ( 18 ) for mixing recirculated exhaust gas and fresh air, with the mixing device ( 18 ) having at least two guide plates ( 21, 22 ) in the shape of truncated cone shell segments which are arranged radially offset with respect to one another and which delimit in each case one inflow gap ( 23, 24 ) at their longitudinal edges arranged offset with respect to one another.

TURBOCHARGER

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Turbolader (1) für einen Verbrennungsmotor (2) mit zumindest einer Niederdruck-Abgasrückführungsleitung (3), die über eine Abgaseinmischöffnung (12) in eine Ansaugleitung (10) des Verbrennungsmotors (2) eintritt; mit einer Turbine (4); und mit einem Verdichter (5); der mit der Turbine (4) antriebsverbunden ist, und der ein Verdichterrad (6) aufweist, das in einem Verdichtergehäuse (7) angeordnet ist, in das die Ansaugleitung (10) über einen Verdichtereintritt (11) mündet, und mit einer Mischeinrichtung (18) zur Mischung von zurückgeführtem Abgas (AG) und Frischluft (FL), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mischeinrichtung (18) einen Einlaufverteiler (21) aufweist, in dem die sich zumindest im Wesentlichen entlang seiner Längsachse (L) erstreckende Abgasrückführleitung (3) und die sich zumindest im Wesentlichen im rechten Winkel zur Längsachse (L) erstreckende Ansaugleitung (10) mündet, und dass, in Strömungsrichtung (R) der Abgase (AG) gesehen, hinter einer Ausströmöffnung (22) der Abgasrückführleitung (3) eine Prallplatte (23) vorgesehen ist. The present invention relates to a turbocharger (1) for an internal combustion engine (2) with at least one low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation line (3) which enters the intake line (10) of the internal combustion engine (2) via an exhaust gas mixing port (12); with a turbine (4); and with a compressor (5); which is drive-connected to the turbine (4) and which has a compressor wheel (6) which is arranged in a compressor housing (7) into which the intake line (10) opens via a compressor inlet (11) and with a mixing device (18 ) to the mixture of recirculated exhaust gas (AG) and fresh air (FL), characterized in that the mixing device (18) comprises an inlet manifold (21) in which at least substantially along its longitudinal axis (L) extending exhaust gas recirculation line (3) and which at least substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis (L) extending intake (10) opens, and ...

Enhanced penetration of active agents

A method for enhancing the movement of active agents glycerol and/or panthenol from a mixture comprising lipophilic components into a dermal surface, the device comprising: a) a means to generate a weak magnetic field, said means provided in the form of a magnetic film and b) a means to generate surface energy provided by a chromium surface, wherein during use the weak magnetic field and the surface energy combine to destabilise the mixture and enhance the movement of the active agents out of the mixture and into the dermal surface.

Multi-channel molecular gas analysis by laser-activated raman light scattering.

La concentration de gaz polyatomiques multiples est déterminée par diffusion de lumière Raman. Un échantillon gazeux est placé dans une cellule (26, 50) et on fait passer un rayon laser (18) au travers de la cellule (26, 50). Une partie de la lumière diffusée par l'échantillon de gaz est détectée par des canaux collecteurs (60). La lumière diffusée par l'échantillon de gaz contient de la lumière diffuse élastique et de Raman non élastique. Chaque canal (60) contient un filtre de rejet de la ligne laser (216) qui atténue les signaux laser diffusés élastiques et un filtre d'interférence (217) qui est spécifique à la transmission d'une ou de plusieurs lignes de Raman spécifiques. Chaque filtre d'interférence (217) est sélectionné sur une longueur d'onde spécifique qui est caractéristique de la diffusion Raman pour un gaz polyatomique particulier. Des signaux optiques représentatifs de ces lignes Raman spécifiques sont détectés par des détecteurs optiques (219) et sont traités pour obtenir des lectures visuelles simultanées indicatives de l'intensité et de la concentration de chacune des molécules de gaz polyatomiques présentes dans l'échantillon de gaz. The concentration of multiple polyatomic gases is determined by Raman light scattering. A gas sample is placed in a cell (26, 50) and a laser beam (18) is passed through the cell (26, 50). Part of the light scattered by the gas sample is detected by collecting channels (60). The light scattered by the gas sample contains elastic and non-elastic Raman light. Each channel (60) contains a laser line rejection filter (216) which attenuates elastic scattered laser signals and an interference filter (217) which is specific to the transmission of one or more specific Raman lines. Each interference filter (217) is selected on a specific wavelength which is characteristic of Raman scattering for a particular polyatomic gas. Optical signals representative of these specific Raman lines are detected ...

Process of manufacturing contact lenses with measured exposure to oxygen

This invention provides a method of manufacturing a contact lens comprising the step of: dosing a contact lens mold comprising optical mold surfaces with an oxygen-sensitive reaction mixture, wherein said optical surfaces of said contact lens mold have between from 0.13 x 10 -9 to 2.6 x 10 -9 moles/cm2 O2 available to interfere with the reaction of said reaction mixture. This invention further provides a method of manufacturing a contact lens comprising the steps of: dosing a contact lens mold comprising optical mold surfaces with a reaction mixture, and sealing said reaction mixture and said optical mold surfaces away from a gaseous environment, wherein said optical surfaces of said contact lens mold were exposed to said gaseous environment comprising greater than 0.5 percent oxygen just prior to said sealing step.

Allograft spinal implant

An allograft spinal implant includes a generally planar superior end face, a generally planar inferior end face and a generally cylindrical sidewall. The generally cylindrical sidewall extends between the superior end face and the inferior end face. At least one of the superior end face and the inferior end face includes a plurality of concentric circular ridges.

Motion picture recording device using digital, computer-readable non-linear media

A digital media recorder including a video camera digitizing circuitry (35) and a digital computer readable and writable random access medium (39), such as magnetic or optical disk, in which sequences of digital still images are stored directly on the recording medium. Audio recording capabilities may also be provided. This system eliminates th e need for video tape for recording video information, thereby providing the capability for a purely digital video system for capture, editing and playback.

Turbocharger

The invention relates to a turbocharger (1) in which the bearing-housing-side diffuser wall is thermally decoupled in order to reduce the heat introduction at the bearing housing cover (5). The turbocharger (1) comprises a turbine (2), a compressor (3) which has a diffuser, and a bearing housing (4) which is arranged between the turbine (2) and the compressor (3) and which has the bearing housing cover (5). Said bearing housing cover (5) is composed of a material with a low thermal conductivity of at most 5 W/mK, for example a temperature-resistant plastic.

Method and apparatus for coordinating access to an output of a routing device in a packet switching network

Arbitration apparatus and method coordinate access to an output of a routing device in a packet switching network. Access to the output is granted to requests having the highest priority in a current arbitration cycle. For requests having the same priority, access is granted to the first of such requests received. Before granting a request, the arbitration apparatus ensures that a receiving input buffer has sufficient space for a data packet, as well as any higher priority traffic.

ONE-PIECE COMPOSITE

Current lead, superconducting system and method of manufacturing the current lead

本發明揭露一種用以減少於交流電環境中熱負荷轉移的電流導線、超導系統及製作此電流導線的方法。電流導線可能包括一導電材料，包括一配置，其中當一交流電應用到電流導線時，配置用以在電流導線中減少熱負荷轉移，其中溫度梯度沿著電流導線的長度展現。

System for and method of binding and trimming a perfect bound book

A binder/trimmer (1) is disclosed in which a book block (BB) is placed in a carriage (7), jogged to align the pages, and then transported to a milling station (MS) in which the spine (S) of the book block is milled to roughen the spine, then to an adhesive application station (AS) at which a suitable adhesive is applied to the spine, and thence to a binding station (BS) at which the spine of the book is brought into engagement with the center portion (CP) of a cover (C) and at which a binding clamp (35) forces the cover against the outer faces of the book block proximate to the spine and then to a trimming station (TS). At the trimming station, the book is deposited in a nest (41) and is positioned relative to a trimming blade (63) which is actuated to trim a first edge of the book to a predetermined dimension. The book is then rotated to trim second and third edges thus resulting in a perfect bound book accurately trimmed to a predetermined size. A method of binding and trimming a perfect bound book is also disclosed.

Articles containing oxygen-scavenging materials

Computer method and apparatus to force boot block recovery

An apparatus and method to force the computer system to boot from the boot block. During a computer system power-up and initialization, the computer system determines if the escape key is pressed. If so, the computer system will boot from the code in the boot block, proceeding as if the flash ROM is corrupted. This forces the computer system to boot from the boot block even though the system determines that the flash ROM is not corrupt, allowing the user to flash a ROM at the user's discretion.

Ionene polymers and their use in treating mucositis

A method of using ionene polymers for the treatment fo mucositis and oral mucositis in mammals is provided. The method comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount of an ionene polymer to prophylactically or therapeutically treat mucositis.

Automatic screw fracturing machine

Interfacing two insulation parts in high voltage environment

Methods of interfacing parts in a high voltage environment and related structures are disclosed. A method comprises: providing an insulation medium between a first part and a second part in a high voltage environment; and interfacing the first part and the second part by compressing the first part and the second part against the insulation medium.

Process for molding cloth including a fabric layer by heating to at least the greater of the set or softening temperature the stitches thereof having never been set, and molding a cloth covered foam filled product

A method of molding cloth. A special multi-layer cloth is drawn into a heated mold by means of a vacuum between the cloth and the mold. The cloth includes a fabric layer having a heat-flexible fiber, stitches of the fabric having never been thermally set, a polyurethane foam layer and a polyvinyl chloride film layer bonded together. The cloth is heated to at least the greater of the set temperatures of the fabric layer and the polyvinyl chloride film. After the cloth has conformed to the contours of the mold, the cloth is cooled in the mold. The steps of heating the cloth in the mold and then cooling the cloth sets the stitch of the fabric to the contours of the mold. Polyurethane foam may then be poured into the mold and allowed to expand to form a seat cushion or the like.

Auxiliary heat exchanger - with headers for liquid coolant inflow and outflow to cooler above cooling fan

Steam-separator.

Filter system

A filter system and filters and housing components for use in the filter system are provided. The filter system includes at least one filter received within a housing having a cover and a housing body. The filter includes at least one latch tab engaged by the cover to secure the cover. First and second seals seal the system. The latch tab extends axially beyond a catch of the housing body. A filter system is also provided that includes a pre-cleaner through which fluid moves in a first direction different than a second direction as the fluid flows through the filters thereof. Methods of servicing the filter system are also provided.

Apparatus for cleaning heat exchanger tube bundles

A mobile tube bundle cleaning apparatus comprised of a truck mounted fluid and hydraulic pressure sources including high pressure pumps and diesel engines. The apparatus further includes a trailer mounted tube bundle cleaning system including an articulable mobile crane, outriggers for stabilizing the trailer during cleaning operations and a system for supporting and rotating a tube bundle during cleaning operations. The apparatus further includes a remote control pedestal from which an operator may control the fluid pressurizing system, the crane and the operation of the tube bundle rotating system.

Method for bundling an object, and corresponding clamping block

In order to bundle an object (10) with a string-like bundling means (2), a clamping block (1) for the bundling means (2) is used that, by means of gripping elements (11, 12), holds the end areas of the bundling means in separate clamping areas (5, 6). This enables the end areas to be quickly and easily fixed to one another or the encircling to be completed. A preferred use involves bundling empty PET bottles that have been compacted into bundles.

Screw and rod fixation system

The present invention provides a stabile construct to facilitate connecting a spinal fixation rod to a plurality of vertebral bodies. The construct or implant comprises a housing and an insert. The housing and insert are shaped to cooperatively engage the bone screw and rod to provide a stable construct that allows for polyaxial orientation between the bone screw and the remainder of the construct.

Target for therapy of cognitive impairment

method of forming a flow meter, and sensor assembly for a flow meter

resumo ?método de formar um medidor de fluxo, e, conjunto de sensor para um medidor de fluxo? um método para reduzir tensão de junta de brasagem de medidor de fluxo é previsto. o método compreende a etapa de recurvar um tubo de fluxo (20) para criar pelo menos um recurvamento de dilatação térmica (300, 302) no mesmo. o método compreende a etapa de alinhar um tubo de fluxo (20) com pelo menos um bloco de ancoragem (30a, 30b). adicionalmente, o tubo de fluxo (20) é brasado em pelo menos um bloco de ancoragem (30a, 30b) em outra etapa, após o que o tubo de fluxo (20) e o pelo menos um bloco de ancoragem (30a, 30b) são deixados resfriar e contrair em um grau predeterminado após a brasagem. o método compreende ainda a etapa de fixar o pelo menos um bloco de ancoragem (30a, 30b) a um bloco de suporte (100) depois do tubo de fluxo (20) ter sido fixado a pelo menos um bloco de ancoragem (30a, 30b) e de fixar um coletor (90, 92) em cada extremidade do tubo de fluxo (20). summary? method of forming a flow meter, and, sensor assembly for a flow meter? A method for reducing flow meter brazing joint voltage is provided. The method comprises the step of bending a flow tube (20) to create at least one thermal expansion bend (300, 302) therein. The method comprises the step of aligning a flow tube (20) with at least one anchor block (30a, 30b). additionally, the flow pipe (20) is brazed to at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) in another step, after which the flow pipe (20) and the at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) they are allowed to cool and contract to a predetermined degree after brazing. The method further comprises the step of securing the at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) to a support block (100) after the flow pipe (20) has been secured to at least one anchor block (30a, 30b). ) and attaching a manifold (90, 92) to each end of the flow tube (20).

A multi stream switch-based video editing architecture

An architecture for performing real-time image processing on multiple image data streams using compressed or uncompressed image data includes a switch for forwarding data from multiple input sources to multiple destinations on a video processing device. The video processing device includes two independent processing pipelines for processi ng two different data streams. The switch may couple one or both input data stream to multiple different destinations. Multiple video processing devices may be coupled via the switch to increase the number of data streams capable of being processed at any given time. Mixers are coupled in a cascaded fashion using the switch, thereby providing selective keying capability and allowing multiple keying events to be entered during one phase of processing. Each of the processing pipelines on the video processing device includes dedicated processing logic, compression logic and frame buffer storage. Logic is provided with each frame buffer to support motion effects.</SD OAB>

Handpiece and blade configurations for ultrasonic surgical instrument.

Un aparato quirúrgico comprende un cuerpo, un transductor ultrasónico, un vástago y un efector final; el transductor ultrasónico es operable para convertir la energía eléctrica en vibraciones ultrasónicas; el cuerpo comprende un gatillo pivotante; el vástago acopla el efector final y el cuerpo; el efector final comprende un brazo de sujeción y una cuchilla ultrasónica en comunicación acústica con el transductor ultrasónico; la cuchilla ultrasónica puede hacerse funcionar para proporcionar vibraciones ultrasónicas al tejido; el movimiento giratorio del gatillo causa movimiento del brazo de sujeción; el gatillo incluye una característica adaptable configurada para limitar la cantidad de fuerza suministrada al tejido por el brazo de sujeción; la característica flexible puede comprender una banda flexible, una bisagra integrada, una serie de bisagras integradas o una lengüeta flexible.

Oxygen scavenging polyester blends having improved aesthetic characteristics

Disclosed herein is a preform having a preform wall. The preform wall preferably comprises a composition comprising at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil may comprise at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The at least one polyester component may comprise at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The preform has improved aesthetic characteristics.

Streaming data transcoding using a dynamic optimal conversion module arrangement

A dynamically configurable system and method for transcoding streaming data and a telecommunications infrastructure incorporating the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) first, second and third streaming conversion modules capable of converting data stream portions between internal data formats and (2) a transcoding controller, associated with the first, second and third streaming conversion modules, that determines source and destination data formats of the data stream and arranges ones of the first, second and third streaming conversion modules in an optimal series to convert portions of the data stream from the source data format through at least one of the internal data formats to the destination data format.

CLOCK GENERATOR

Belt sander

Apparatus and method for recovering off-gases from natural gas dehydrator

An apparatus and method for reclaiming uncondensed hydrocarbons normally exhausted to the atmosphere from a still column of a glycol dehydrator system, and combusting the uncondensed hydrocarbons in a burner assembly of a reboiler after the burner assembly has been ignited by fuel gas.

Separator

A separator comprising a vessel, a tray assembly positioned within the vessel, and a wall structure arranged to accumulate a first liquid and a second liquid. A first automatic drain valve is operable to automatically allow liquid accumulated above a first liquid outlet to pass from the vessel in such a way as to maintain a volume of the first liquid above the first automatic drain valve to create a liquid seal over the first automatic drain valve, and a second automatic drain valve is operable to automatically allow liquid accumulated above the level of an open upper end of the wall structure to pass from the vessel in such a way as to maintain a volume of the second liquid above the second automatic drain valve to create a liquid seal over the second automatic drain valve.

Diamonium phosphate and other ammonium salts and their use to prevent blood clotting

Una sal de amonio que se usa para inhibir, retrasar o prevenir la coagulación de la sangre, el uso comprendeadministrar la sal de amonio a un individuo para inhibir, retrasar o evitar la coagulación de la sangre, en donde la sal deamonio es uno o más compuestos seleccionados entre el grupo que consiste en sales de fosfato de diamonio, sales defosfato de amonio, sales de cloruro de amonio, sales de bromuro de amonio, sales de yoduro de amonio, sales desulfato de amonio, sales de nitrato de amonio, sales de tiocianato de amonio, sales de sulfaminato de amonio y susmezclas An ammonium salt that is used to inhibit, delay or prevent blood clotting, the use comprises administering the ammonium salt to an individual to inhibit, delay or prevent blood clotting, wherein the ammonium salt is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of diamonium phosphate salts, ammonium phosphate salts, ammonium chloride salts, ammonium bromide salts, ammonium iodide salts, ammonium sulfate salts, ammonium nitrate salts, salts of ammonium thiocyanate, ammonium sulfate salts and mixtures thereof

Shoe lasting machine

Eine Schuhzwickmaschine besitzt eine Spitzenschere (1), die zwei vordere Platten (2, 3) aufweist, und eine Ballenschere (5), die zwei hintere Platten (6, 12) und gegebenenfalls zwei mit einer Stützvorrichtung versehene Gelenkgliederabschnitte (7, 13) aufweist. In der Schließstellung überlappen eine vordere und eine hintere Platte einander. Die hintere Platte (6, 12) übergreift die vordere Platte (2, 3). Die Überlappungsfuge (24) ist durch einander entsprechende Schrägflächen an beiden Platten begrenzt. Die Trennfuge zwischen benachbarten Gelenkgliedern (8 bis 11, 14 bis 17) sollte im Arbeitsbereich durch zur Gelenkachse konzentrische Zylinderflächen begrenzt sein. A shoe lasting machine has pointed shears (1), which has two front plates (2, 3), and bale shears (5), which has two rear plates (6, 12) and optionally two joint link sections (7, 13) provided with a support device . In the closed position, a front and a rear plate overlap one another. The rear plate (6, 12) overlaps the front plate (2, 3). The overlap joint (24) is delimited by corresponding sloping surfaces on both panels. The parting line between adjacent joint members (8 to 11, 14 to 17) should be limited in the working area by cylindrical surfaces concentric to the joint axis.

Uses and compositions for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The invention describes methods and uses for treating rheumatoid arthritis wherein a TNFα inhibitor, such as a human TNFα antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNFα inhibitor for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in a subject.

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory composition

clamping ultrasonic surgical scissors

resumo patente de invenção: "tesouras cirúrgicas ultrassônicas com recurso de aperto". a presente invenção refere-se a um aparelho para operar em tecido, que compreende uma haste, um guia de ondas acústicas, e um atuador de extremidade. o guia de ondas acústicas estende-se ao longo da haste e é configurado para transmitir vibração ultrassônica. o atuador de extremidade compreende uma lâmina ultrassônica e um braço de aperto. a lâmina ultrassônica está em comunicação acústica com o guia de ondas acústicas. o braço de aperto é articulável na direção da lâmina ultrassônica. o atuador de extremidade define uma primeira região longitudinal e uma segunda região longitudinal. o atuador de extremidade é configurado para apertar o tecido entre o braço de aperto e a lâmina ultrassônica na primeira região longitudinal. o atuador de extremidade é configurado para cortar o tecido com a lâmina ultrassônica na segunda região longitudinal. patent summary: "ultrasonic surgical scissors with clamping feature". The present invention relates to a fabric operating apparatus comprising a rod, an acoustic waveguide, and an end actuator. The acoustic waveguide extends along the rod and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration. The end actuator comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamping arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamping arm is pivotable towards the ultrasonic blade. the end actuator defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region. The end actuator is configured to clamp the tissue between the clamping arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end actuator is configured to cut tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region.

Ionene polymers and their use as antimicrobial agents

Disclosed are ionene polymers having antimicrobial activity. 'Ionene polymers' as used in this invention are cationic polymers in which a substantial proportion of the atoms providing the positive charge are quaternized nitrogens located in the main polymeric chain or backbone of the polymer rather than in pendant groups. Also disclosed are antimicrobial compositions comprising ionene polymers and methods for treating microbial infections in mammals comprising the step of administering to a mammal, a therapeutically effective amount of at least one antimicrobial composition of the invention. Also disclosed are antimicrobial compositions comprising at least one ionene polymer and methods for preventing, inhibiting or eliminating the growth, dissemination, and/or the accumulation of microorganisms on a susceptible surface (including, but not limited to, the formation of biofilms on a susceptible surface) comprising the step of contacting suchsurface with a composition of the invention.

A method and apparatus for user-controlled or practitioner-prescribed transdermal, intradermal or transappendageal delivery of therapeutic, cosmetic or skin care ingredients

A method and apparatus for the user-controlled or practitioner-prescribed transdermal, intradermal or transappendageal delivery of therapeutic, cosmetic or skin care ingredients of a quality, or at a rate, depth, intensity, dosage or concentration, selected or specified by the user or practitioner, effected by an interactive user or practitioner programmable electromagnetophoretic delivery device receiving at least one variable user-defined or practitioner-prescribed outcome selected or specified by the user or practitioner.

Low latency, high clock frequency plesioasynchronous packet-based crossbar switching chip system and method

An plesioasynchronous and asynchronous router circuit communicates with neighboring router circuits and nodes. Each of the router circuits includes a plurality of input ports for receiving frames of data and a plurality of output ports for transmitting frames of data. Each router circuit further includes a plurality of input buffers for storing frames of data received at an input port, and an arbiter system for choosing one of several input buffers associated with a particular one of said output ports. The arbiter system includes a plurality of arbiter subsystems associated with corresponding ones of said plurality of output ports. The plesioasynchronous and asynchronous router circuit further includes a crossbar switch for connecting an arbiter selected input buffer with a particular one of said output ports.

Method of forming blanks in a swing arm cutting press

Screw and rod fixation system

The present invention provides a stabile construct to facilitate connecting a spinal fixation rod to a plurality of vertebral bodies. The construct or implant comprises a housing and an insert. The housing and insert are shaped to cooperatively engage the bone screw and rod to provide a stable construct that allows for polyaxial orientation between the bone screw and the remainder of the construct.

Remote controlled illuminated golf ball

An illuminatable ball includes a sealed outer translucent shell, an inner core portion surrounded by the outer shell and a self-contained lighting device contained at least in part within the inner core portion. The lighting device includes an energy source, at least one lighting element, and an electrical circuit including a wireless receiver. The receiver receives a signal from a transmitter and provides a signal to a control circuit to switch the at least one lighting element between a deenergized state and an energized state by providing electrical energy from the energy source to the at least one lighting element. A wireless remote transmitter provides the signal to the receiver.

Belt sander

A drive mechanism for a belt sander comprising: a motor; a drive pulley operationally coupled to the motor and rotated by the motor; a driven pulley operationally coupled to a drive roller of the belt sander to rotate the drive roller; and a pre-tensioned drive belt around the drive pulley and the driven pulley to translate rotation of the drive pulley by the motor into rotation of the drive roller, the pre-tensioned drive belt having sufficient pre-tensioning to allow slippage of the pre-tensioned drive belt in response to a selected torque value of the motor.

Oxygen scavenging polyester compositions for containers

Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.

Triggerless number portability

Cervical plate

The present invention provides a cervical plate (1000) and bone graft(s) (302) that are capable of being attached prior to insertion of the bone graft (302) into an intervertebral space. After insertion, the vertebrae hold the bone graft (302) and cervical plate (1000) in place facilitating the anchoring of the cervical plate (1000) to the vertebrae. Further, a screw back out prevention device (1002) can be coupled to the cervical plate (1000) to prevent screws (1004) from backing out.

Method and instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion

A method and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion is disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion from a posterior approach to the spine. One instrument is a retractor (10) having a lockable pivotally mounted handle (12). Another instrument is a template (100) for straddling the dura. A modular distractor (150) is also provided and preferably includes a tapered shaft (160) with a visualization window (168) disposed therein. Yet another instrument is a depth gauge (360) to verify bone opening depth and dimension, preferably including a radiopaque portion (370). A method contemplates the use of these instruments to prepare a disc space to receive an implant.