Polsterteil für einen Schuh

Polsterblase (10, 10', 24) für eine Schuhsohle, bestehend aus einer Dreifolienblase mit:einer äußeren abgedichteten Hülle aus Grenzfolienmaterial umfassend eine erste äußere Schicht (12, 12', 26) und eine zweite äußere Schicht (14, 14', 28); sowie miteiner inneren Folienschicht (16, 16', 30), die innerhalb der Hülle angeordnet ist, wobei eine erste Seite der inneren Folienschicht (16, 16', 30) mit dieser ersten äußeren Schicht (12, 12', 26) an einer Vielzahl von Verbindungsstellen (18, 18', 32) verbunden ist, wobei eine zweite Seite der inneren Folienschicht (16, 16', 30) mit dieser zweiten äußeren Schicht (14, 14', 28) an einer Vielzahl von Verbindungsstellen (20, 20', 34) verbunden ist, und wobei die innere Folienschicht (16, 16', 30) eine innere Spannstruktur schafft, die die Polsterblase (10, 10', 24) in zwei mit Strömungsmedium gefüllte Schichten (17, 19) teilt, die keine Verbindung ihres Strömungsmediums miteinander haben.

Blase mit einer vielstufigen abschnittsweisen Polsterung

Mit Strömungsmedium gefüllte Blase (10, 36) für eine Schuhsohle, bestehend aus: – einer Hülle, die aus Grenzfolienmaterial gebildet ist, die eine erste äußere Folienschicht (12, 38) und eine zweite äußere Folienschicht (14, 40) umfasst, die längs ihres Umfangs abgedichtet sind und – einer inneren Folienschicht (16; 42), die in der Hülle angeordnet ist, um die Hülle in eine erste mit Strömungsmedium gefüllte Kammer und eine zweite mit Strömungsmedium gefüllte Kammer zu unterteilen, wobei die mit Strömungsmedium gefüllten Kammern vertikal zueinander angeordnet sind dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass – die innere Folienschicht (16; 42) an einer Vielzahl von ersten Verbindungsstellen (18, 39) an der ersten äußeren Folienschicht (12, 38) angebracht ist sowie an einer Vielzahl von zweiten Verbindungsstellen (20, 41) an der zweiten äußeren Folienschicht (14, 40) angebracht ist, – mindestens einige der ersten und zweiten Verbindungsstellen (18, 20, 39, 41) kreisförmig sind und – sich die innere Folienschicht ...

Methods and substances for strengthening and conditioning human fingernails and toe nails

A method and a substance for strengthening fingernails and toe nails of a human being. The method comprises the steps of providing a substance comprising a natural oil composition, a bioactive glass composition and a solvent; applying the substance topically to an outer surface of the fingernail or toe nail; and allowing the substance to dry on the outer surface. The natural oil composition comprises a self-polymerizing oil with an Iodine Value greater than 140. The solvent may be operable to remove nitrocellulose-based fingernail polish. The relative amounts of natural oil composition, bioactive glass composition and solvent are such that the substance is operable to harden and strengthen the fingernail or toe nail.

Monitoring Freeze Drying With Gas Measurement On Vacuum Pump Exhaust

Parameters of a freeze drying process are monitored by measuring trace materials in the vacuum pump exhaust. The measurements are made using techniques such as acousto-optic spectrometry, multipass cavity-enhanced absorption spectrometry (CEAS) and cavity ring-down spectrometry (CRDS). The technique may be used to diagnose problems such as leakage in the freeze drying shelves, leakage in the condensation coils, leaks from atmosphere in the chambers and the presence of residual cleaning materials. The technique may also be used to monitor the presence of water vapor in the exhaust of a secondary drying process.

Bulk freeze drying using spray freezing and stirred drying

A freeze dryer processes bulk powder products. The freeze dryer freezes the product by mixing an atomized spray of product with sterile liquid nitrogen. The resultant powder is freeze dried in a vessel, and the vessel contents is agitated to maintain product contact with heated vessel wall and to prevent agglomeration.

Ion conducting nanofiber fuel cell electrodes

The present invention is directed to methods of making a nanofiber-nanoparticle network to be used as electrodes of fuel cells. The method comprises electrospinning a polymer-containing material on a substrate to form nanofibers and electrospraying a catalyst-containing material on the nanofibers on the same substrate. The nanofiber-nanoparticle network made by the methods is suitable for use as electrodes in fuel cells.

Electrolyte for rechargeable electrochemical cell

The present invention provides an aqueous electrolyte for use in rechargeable zinc-halide storage batteries that possesses improved stability and durability and improves zinc-halide battery performance (e.g., energy efficiency, Coulombic efficiency, and/or the like). One aspect of the present invention provides an electrolyte for use in a secondary zinc bromine electrochemical cell comprising from about 30 wt % to about 40 wt % of ZnBr 2 by weight of the electrolyte; from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of KBr; from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of KCl; and one or more quaternary ammonium agents, wherein the electrolyte comprises from about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of the one or more quaternary ammonium agents.

Methods and Devices for Path-Loss Estimation

A method on an electronic device for a wireless network is described. A wireless signal is received from a second electronic device. A receive power level indication for the received wireless signal is determined. A path-loss offset for the received wireless signal is determined based on sensor data that indicates a path-loss condition. A path-loss for the received wireless signal is estimated based on the receive power level indication and the path-loss offset. A function is performed based on the path-loss and the path-loss threshold.

Bulk freeze drying using spray freezing and agitated drying

A freeze dryer processes bulk powder products. The freeze dryer freezes the product by mixing an atomized spray of product with sterile liquid nitrogen. The resultant powder is freeze dried in a vessel, and the vessel contents is agitated to maintain product contact with heated vessel wall and to prevent agglomeration.

Connecting wireless devices using visual image capture and processing

A method facilitates establishment of wireless pairing connections between wireless electronic devices by: initiating, at a first device, a connection utility that enables the first device to establish a wireless connection with at least one second device; capturing an image of a selected second device, representing a second device to which a wireless connection is desired; and scanning for identifying information about each discoverable second device that is within a connection range of the first device. The method further includes: forwarding the captured image and any detected identifying information to a wireless connectivity assist (WCA) service; receiving wireless connection setup and configuration (WCSC) instructions from the WCA service; and establishing the wireless connection with the selected second device utilizing wireless connection setup and configuration (WCSC) instructions received from the WCA service.

Method and apparatus for the slow drying of stored material

Atherosclerotic plaque specific antigens, antibodies thereto, and uses thereof

The subject invention provides a naturally occurring antigen indicative of the presence of atherosclerotic plaque. The subject invention provides a murine-human chimeric monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to an antigen indicative of the presence of atherosclerotic plaque; and methods and reagents involving the use of the murine-human chimeric monoclonal antibody. The subject invention provides a CDR-grafted antibody; and methods and reagents involving the use of the CDR-grafted antibody. The subject invention provides a surrogate antigen; methods and reagents involving the use of the surrogate antigen, preparation of the surrogate antigen, antibodies generated from the surrogate antigen.

Atherosclerotic plaque specific antigens, antibodies thereto, and uses thereof

An antigen comprising 5,7 cholestadien-3 beta -ol (7-dehydrocholesterol) or a compound having a structure similar to 5,7 cholestadien-3 beta -ol and a quaternary ammonium salt is provided. Also provided is a method of generating an antibody using the aforementioned antigen, as well as antibodies produced thereby and fragments of such antibodies. The invention also provides a rat myeloma cell line Z2D3 73/30 1D10 and a murine-human chimeric monoclonal antibody produced thereby. A CDR-grafted antibody comprising a CDR region amino acid sequence from hybridoma Z2D3 or hybridoma Z2D3/3E5 and framework and constant region amino acid sequences from a human immunoglobulin is further provided. Also provided are methods for imaging atherosclerotic plaque, ablating atherosclerotic plaque, detecting and quantitatively determining in a sample an antigen indicative of the presence of atherosclerotic plaque, reducing the amount of atherosclerotic plaque in a blood vessel, and treating atherosclerosis in a subject. The invention also provides peptides having amino acid sequences which are the same or substantially the same as those of the aforementioned murine-human chimeric monoclonal antibody, as well as isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding therefore.

Burglar-alarm.

Method of making fused silica-containing material

This invention is directed to the production of fused silica-containing glass articles of large cross section or diameter wherein at least a surface layer thereof exhibits very high optical quality. The method involves depositing via flame hydrolysis/oxidation reaction a layer of fused silica-containing soot onto a supporting bait, essentially immediately thereafter applying a source of heat concentrated uniformly across the breadth of the soot deposit, but focused only over a relatively small area thereof, to raise the temperature within that area sufficiently to uniformly consolidate the soot in that area into a non-porous glass, and then cooling the glass to room temperature.

Method and apparatus for producing high quality fused silica

Monitor/warranty system for electrostatographic reproducing machines using replaceable cartridges

A monitor/warranty system for electrostatographic reproducing machines in which replaceable cartridges providing a predetermined number of images are used, each cartridge having an EEPROM programmed with a cartridge identification number that when matched with a cartridge identification number in the machine enables machine operation, a cartridge replacement warning count, and a termination count at which the cartridge is disabled from further use, the EEPROM storing updated counts of the remaining number of images left on the cartridge after each print run.

Method for improving the acoustic properties of tone wood for musical instruments

Verfahren zur Verbesserung der akustischen Eigenschaften von Klangholz für Musikinstrumente, wobei das Klangholz während einer begrenzten Behandlungsdauer der Einwirkung einer holzzersetzenden Pilzart ausgesetzt wird, wobei die Pilzart und die Behandlungsdauer derart gewählt werden, dass durch die Behandlung einerseits eine Vergrößerung des Verhältnisses von Schallgeschwindigkeit des Holzes zu Rohdichte des Holzes erreicht wird und andererseits vorgegebene Mindestfestigkeitswerte des Klangholzes nicht unterschritten werden. Ferner bezieht sich die Erfindung auf ein Klangholz für Musikinstrumente, mit vorgegebenen Mindestfertigkeitswerten des Klangholzes, wobei eine das Verhältnis von Schallgeschwindigkeit des Holzes zu Rohdichte des Holzes vergrößernde, zeitlich begrenzte Behandlung mittels einer holzzersetzenden Pilzart gewählt wird. method for improving the acoustic properties of tone wood for musical instruments, the sound wood during a limited duration of treatment of the action of a wood-decomposing fungus species is exposed, the type of fungus and the duration of treatment so chosen be that by the treatment on the one hand an enlargement of the ratio from the speed of sound of the wood to the density of the wood and on the other hand given minimum strength values of the sound wood not be fallen below. Furthermore, the invention relates to a sound wood for musical instruments, with given minimum skill values of the sound wood, whereby one the relationship from sound velocity of wood to bulk density of wood, temporary treatment by means of a wood-decomposing fungus species chosen becomes.

Method of encapsulating active agents with inorganic coatings

A method for forming discrete capsules that contain an active agent, such as a pesticide, involves first forming a suspension of the active agent suspended in a solution of an alkali metal silicate such as sodium silicate or a suspension of the active agent suspended in a liquid coacervate resulting from the addition of a coacervation agent such as acetone to the alkali metal silicate solution. The suspension, preferably in the form of droplets formed by ejecting the suspension through an orifice (e.g. a needle), is then contacted with an aqueous solution of a salt such as calcium chloride which reacts with the alkali metal silicate to form an insoluble silicate (e.g., calcium silicate) coating for the active agent while hardening the dispersed active agent in a silicate core matrix. Thus, capsules of the active agent are produced with an insoluble silicate coating. The capsules are maintained in the aqueous salt solution for a sufficient period of time to permit a high degree of conversion of soluble silicate to insoluble silicate. The capsules are then isolated and dried thereby providing structurally intact capsules which act as a free-flow powder. The capsules provide controlled release of the active agent over a prolonged period of time. Methods for preparing such capsules within a three hour period have been devices thereby improving substantially the economics of encapsulating active agents with inorganic coatings. Such brief preparation times are achieved through the use of soluble silicates rich in SiO 2 and by increasing the temperature of the aqueous solution of the salt such as calcium chloride to effectively expedite the capsule curing process.

DEVICE FOR COMBINING AND CONDENSING HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS, IN PARTICULAR FOR ACCUMULATORS

DISPOSITIF DE COMBINAISON ET DE CONDENSATION D'HYDROGENE ET D'OXYGENE GAZEUX. LE DISPOSITIF COMPREND UNE ENVELOPPE EN FORME DE COUPE, INVERSEE 1, AYANT UNE SEPARATION 2 DIVISANT L'ENVELOPPE 1 EN UNE CHAMBRE DE CONDENSATION, SUPERIEURE 4 , ET EN UNE CHAMBRE DE CATALYSEUR, INFERIEURE 6; LA CHAMBRE DE CATALYSEUR 6 EST PARTIELLEMENT REMPLIE AVEC UN SYSTEME DE CATALYSEUR 10 COMPRENANT AU MOINS UN SUPPORT DE CATALYSEUR RECOUVERT D'UNE MATRICE POREUSE DE POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE ET DE PARTICULES DE CARBONE DE GRANDE SURFACE SPECIFIQUE, PARTIELLEMENT PLATINISEES, EXPOSEES, DISPERSEES DANS LA MATRICE POREUSE DANS LE RAPPPORT PONDERAL DE L'ORDRE DE 1,5:1 A 6:1, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENEPARTICULES DE CARBONE DE GRANDE SURFACE SPECIFIQUE, PARTIELLEMENT PLATINISEES. APPLICATION AUX ACCUMULATEURS. HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS COMBINATION AND CONDENSATION DEVICE. THE DEVICE INCLUDES A CUP SHAPED ENVERSE 1, HAVING A SEPARATION 2 DIVIDING THE ENVELOPE 1 INTO A CONDENSATION CHAMBER, UPPER 4, AND IN A CATALYST CHAMBER, LOWER 6; CATALYST CHAMBER 6 IS PARTLY FILLED WITH A CATALYST 10 SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CATALYST SUPPORT COVERED WITH A POROUS MATRIX OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE AND CARBON PARTICLES OF LARGE SURFACE AREA SPECIFIC, EXPOSED, EXPOSED, EXPOSED, EXPOSED, PARTICLE, EXPOSED, PARTICLE THE WEIGHT RATIO OF THE ORDER OF 1.5: 1 TO 6: 1, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENEPARTICLES OF SPECIFIC LARGE SURFACE, PARTLY PLATINIZED. APPLICATION TO ACCUMULATORS.

Latices of vinylidene chloride interpolymers thickened with ethylenemaleic anhydride copolymer and article coated therewith

Monitor/warranty system for electrostatographic reproducing machines using replaceable cartridges

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A monitor/warranty system for electrostatographic reproducing machines in which replaceable cartridges providing a predetermined number of images are used, each cartridge having an EEPROM programmed with a cartridge identification number that when matched with a cartridge identification number in the machine enables machine operation, a cartridge replacement warning count, and a termination count at which the cartridge is disabled from further use, the EEPROM storing updated counts of the remaining number of images left on the cartridge after each print run.

Production of bacitracin

SHUTDOWN DEVICE FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Electrolyte for rechargeable electrochemical cell

The present invention provides an aqueous electrolyte for use in rechargeable zinc-halide storage batteries that possesses improved stability and durability and improves zinc-halide battery performance (e.g., energy efficiency, Coulombic efficiency, and/or the like). One aspect of the present invention provides an electrolyte for use in a secondary zinc bromine electrochemical cell comprising from about 30 wt% to about 40 wt% of ZnBr2 by weight of the electrolyte; from about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of KBr; from about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of KCl; and one or more quaternary ammonium agents, wherein the electrolyte comprises from about 0.5 wt% to about 10 wt% of the one or more quaternary ammonium agents.

Display device

Foodstuffs

Lead titanate-containing,crystallizable sealing glasses and method

Electrolyte for rechargeable electrochemical cell

The present invention provides an aqueous electrolyte for use in rechargeable zinc-halide storage batteries that possesses improved stability and durability and improves zinc-halide battery performance (e.g., energy efficiency, Coulombic efficiency, and/or the like). One aspect of the present invention provides an electrolyte for use in a secondary zinc bromine electrochemical cell comprising from about 30 wt% to about 40 wt% of ZnBr2 by weight of the electrolyte; from about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of KBr; from about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of KCl; and one or more quaternary ammonium agents, wherein the electrolyte comprises from about 0.5 wt% to about 10 wt% of the one or more quaternary ammonium agents.

Solenoid operated pump

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE: A pump for moving fluid, as blood, having a cylindrical body defining a chamber. A piston movably located in the chamber car-ries a one-way valve movable to an open position to allow fluid to flow into the chamber and movable to a closed position to pump fluid from the chamber. One or more solenoids operate to reci-procate the piston in the chamber to pump fluid from the chamber. A one-way valve in an inlet passage to the chamber functions to allow the flow of fluid into the chamber and restrict reverse flow of the fluid out of the chamber through the inlet passage.

Solutizer process

Construction of hot-water tanks

Method and instrument for placing implant in teat duct and udder

A method and instrument for placing an implant in the teat duct and udder of an animal, as a milk cow. The instrument has an elongated tubular member having a passage accommodating the implant. The tubular member is adapted to be inserted into the milk duct through the discharge end thereof. A head having finger gripping ears is attached to the tubular member. The implant is moved from the passage with a piston connected to a rod extended through the head. A hand engaging member secured to the rod is used in cooperation with the ears to apply force to the rod to move the piston in the passage to move the implant into the teat duct and udder. The implant has a core of an elongated flexible plastic string. A plurality of bands are clamped about the core. Alternate bands are coated with a first metal, as silver. The remaining bands are coated with a second metal, as gold. All of the bands may be coated with the same metal, such as silver. The implant includes a capsule implant containing material that reacts with the silver to produce silver ions which have advantageous antibacterial effects.

Clock striking mechanism.

Motor starter

Rail anchor

Feed-holder

Recliner wheelchair

A chassis in a wheelchair assembly interconnects forward large wheels having hand rims and a reclining chair via a recliner mechanism and supports side panels for the assembly. Rear caster wheels are connected to the rear of the side panels. The occupant of the wheelchair normally has his center of gravity centered between the forward and rear wheels. The chassis has an H-configuration as seen in plan. An underlying transverse tube of rectangular cross-section is welded to the undersides of two square cross-section tubes extending in the usual direction of travel of the wheelchair. One-half inch thick bars are welded to the transverse bar and inclined upwardly therefrom for mounting the axles for the large wheels. A horizontal brace is welded between the inclined bars and the upper aspects of the tubes of rectangular cross-section to provide an extremely strong and rigid all welded, all steel chassis.

Rubber stamp

An inner frame having upper and lower portions carries an inkable pad in the lower portion thereof. The pad projects below the inner frame for contact with a surface to be stamped. An integral retaining ridge is located on the outer surface of the inner frame between the upper and lower portions. An outer frame is detachably connected to the inner frame and a hollow sleeve member is interposed between the inner and outer frames. The sleeve member has an upper flange which is located above the integral retaining ridge. A plurality of C-shaped resilient fingers integrally molded with the inner frame, outer frame or the sleeve member is located between the upper flange of the sleeve and the inner and outer frames. The lower edge of the sleeve member extends below the level of the inkable pad when the spring member is in the relaxed position. Downward pressure on the outer frame is transmitted by the detachable connection to the inner frame. The result is that the inkable pad contacts a surface to be stamped and the sleeve member telescopes into the inner and outer frames, compressing the C-shaped resilient fingers. Each end of the resilient fingers has a projection with a tapered upper surface and an engaging lower surface facilitating assembly of the structure wherein the sleeve member is slipped over the inner frame so that the flange is located between the projection and the retaining ridge.

Fuel-feeding mechanism for internal-combustion engines.

Clothes-hanger.

Teat dilator

Un dilateur (126) pour un trayon d'une vache a lait facilite l'ecoulement du fluide par le trayon. Le dilateur possede un corps (127) ayant un passage (129) concu pour etre positionne en communication avec un conduit du trayon. Un organe tubulaire allonge (128) s'etend depuis le corps (127) dans le conduit. L'organe tubulaire (128) possede un passage (129) permettant l'ecoulement de fluide au travers du dilateur (126). Un clapet a une voie (139) monte sur le corps (127) permet au fluide de sortir du dilateur (126) et empeche les substances etrangeres exterieures de penetrer dans le passage et le conduit du trayon. Le clapet (139) possede des parois laterales flexibles (141-142) se terminant par des levres normalement fermees (146-147). Un orifice en forme de fente (148) est forme entre les levres. L'orifice en forme de fente (148) peut etre ouvert pour faciliter l'introduction de composes medicamenteux dans le trayon et le pis du mammifere. Un dispositif d'introduction (152) ayant une tige (153) passant au travers du clapet a une voie (139) et de l'organe tubulaire (128) est utilisee pour placer le dilateur (126) dans le conduit du trayon et dans la sortie du conduit, le clapet a une voie (139) etant place au bout du trayon. A dilator (126) for a teat of a milking cow facilitates the flow of fluid through the teat. The dilator has a body (127) having a passage (129) designed to be positioned in communication with a teat duct. An elongate tubular member (128) extends from the body (127) into the conduit. The tubular member (128) has a passage (129) allowing fluid to flow through the dilator (126). A one-way valve (139) mounted on the body (127) allows fluid to exit the dilator (126) and prevents external foreign substances from entering the teat passage and conduit. The valve (139) has flexible side walls (141-142) terminating in normally closed lips (146-147). A slit-shaped orifice (148) is formed between the lips. The slit-shaped ...

Exhibiting apparatus.

Freeze drying process and equipment health monitoring

Preventing explosions in bore holes during underground combustion operations for oil recovery

Telephone trunking system.

Glass-ceramic articles containing osumilite

Threaded rebar manufacturing process and system

Embodiments of the invention comprise forming a billet from molten steel and hot rolling the billet to reduce the cross sectional area of the billet. Thereafter, the billet is hot rolled into a lead pass bar having a cross-sectional area comprising a reduced width dimension located adjacent to the center longitudinal axis of the bar. In one embodiment of the invention, the billet can be formed into a lead pass bar having a cross-sectional area in the shape of an hourglass or peanut by feeding the billet through a first set of rolls. After the lead pass bar is formed, it is passed through a second set of rolls in order to form the substantially continuous threaded rebar without longitudinal ribs. The cross-sectional area of the lead pass bar helps to produce a substantially continuous threaded rebar product without longitudinal ribs using standard rebar manufacturing tooling and equipment.

Teat dilator

TEAT DILATOR ABSTRACT OF DISCLOSURE A dilator for a teat of a dairy cow operates to facilitate the flow of fluid from the teat. The dilator has a body having a passage adapted to be positioned in communication with a duct of the teat. An elongated tubular member extends from the body into the duct. The tubular member has a passage allowing the flow of fluid through the dilator. A one-way valve mounted on the body allows the flow of fluid out of the dilator and restricts the entrance of external foreign substances back into the passage and duct of the teat. The valve has flexible side walls terminating in normally closed lips. A slit mouth is located between the lips. The slit mouth can be opened to facilitate the dispensing of medicinal compounds into the teat and udder of the mammal. An inserter having a rod extended through the one-way valve and tubular member is used to place the dilator in the teat duct and duct outlet, with the one-way valve located at the terminal end of the teat.

Bottle-closure.

Freeze drying chamber for a bulk freeze drying system

A freeze drying vessel (302) having a freeze drying chamber (304) that includes sloped horizontal shelves (352) that receive frozen particles (282). Each shelf is sloped relative to a horizontal axis (390) and arranged such that a downward slope between successive shelves alternates between first (392) and second (394) directions. At least one connecting member (374, 376, 378, 380, 382, 384, 386, 386, 388) is attached between pairs of shelves. At least one connecting member is attached to an associated vibration element (396, 398, 400, 402) located outside the drying chamber. Each vibration element vibrates a pair of shelves to cause the frozen particles to advance relative to an associated shelf and drop downward from shelf to shelf wherein the shelves heat the frozen particles to promote sublimation to form freeze dried product (284).

Compositions, articles and methods for polishing surfaces

Terminal assembly and battery frame member for rechargeable battery

Provided is a terminal assembly for an electrochemical battery comprising a terminal connector; a conductive flat-plate with an electrically conducting perimeter; an electrically insulating tape member; and a terminal bipolar electrode plate. The electrically insulating tape member is in between the conductive flat-plate and the terminal bipolar electrode plate such that the electrically insulating tape member does not cover the entire surface area of the conductive flat-plate. The electrically conducting perimeter enables bi-directional uniform current flow through the conductive flat-plate between the terminal connector and the terminal bipolar electrode plate. Also provided is a battery frame member for a static rechargeable battery comprising a liquid diversion system; a gutter; a sealing member; a gas channel; and a ventilation hole. Also provided is a static rechargeable electrochemical battery comprising a pair of terminal assemblies, at least one bipolar electrode interposed between the pair of terminal assemblies, and a battery frame member.

lyophilization systems and method for lyophilizing bulk product

LIOFILIZAÇÃO A GRANEL UTILIZANDO CONGELAMENTO POR PULVERIZAÇÃO E SECAGEM AGITADA. Um liofilizador processa produtos em pó a granel. O liofilizador congela o produto por misturar uma pulverização atomizada de produto com nitrogênio líquido estéril. O pó resultante é liofilizado em um recipiente, e o conteúdo do recipiente é agitado para manter contato de produto com parede de recipiente aquecido para evitar aglomeração.

Process control using non-invasive printed product sensors

An arrangement for monitoring a freeze drying process includes product condition sensors for product condition measurement within product vials. The product condition sensors are bimetal junctions deposited on a substrate using an ink jet printing process. The substrate may be a flexible film applied to an interior surface of the product vial, or may be the vial surface itself. The bimetal junction may be printed using a roll-roll inkjet printing process with metallic nanoparticle inks. Multiple closely-spaced bi-metal junctions are provided in each measurement vial. Data from the sensors is transmitted to a data collection point via short range wireless digital communications. The location of a sublimation front may be calculated for each measured vial, and the freeze drying process may be controlled using the data.

Machine for polishing needles

Purification of hydroxylamine

Rubber stamp

Abstract of the Disclosure An inner frame having upper and lower portions carries an inkable pad in the lower portion thereof. The inked die projects below the inner frame for contact with a surface to be stamped. An integral retaining ridge is located on the outer surface of the inner frame between the upper and lower portions. An outer frame is detach-ably connected to the inner frame and a hollow sleeve member is interposed between the inner and outer frames. The sleeve member has an upper flange which is located above the integral retaining ridge. A plurality of C-shaped resilient fingers integrally molded with the inner frame, outer frame or the sleeve member is located be-tween the upper flange of the sleeve member and the inner and outer frames. The lower edge of the sleeve extends below the level of the inkable pad when the spring member is in the relaxed position. Downward pressure on the outer frame is transmitted by the detachable connection to the inner frame. The result is that the inkable pad contacts a surface to be stamped and the sleeve member telescopes into the inner and outer frames, compressing the C-shaped resilient fingers. Each end of the resil-ient fingers has a projection with a tapered upper sur-face and an engaging lower surface facilitating assembly of the structure wherein the sleeve member is slipped over the inner frame so that the flange is located between the projection and the retaining ridge.

Process for producing seals

Freeze dryer slot door actuator and method

Telegraphy.

Telephone-switchboard system.

Heart valve

A needle machine

Devices and methods for initiating functions based on movement characteristics relative to a reference

Disclosed are devices and methods of an electronic device configured to adaptably process arbitrary conditions to provide a user options for initiating or activating a non-display electronic function of the device. A user is free to determine how to position or orient the device. To determine in real-time, arbitrary conditions of the device, the disclosed devices and methods of an electronic device (102) include determining (960) that the electronic device is at rest and then acquiring (962) a reference in response to determining that the electronic device is at rest. In this way, the device may assume any position or orientation to acquire a reference. Subsequently, subtle movement of the electronic device relative (972) to the acquired reference may be detected (966) to initiate (974) a non-display electronic function of the electronic device. The user therefore may make choices inconspicuously and privately as to which non-display electronic function to initiate.

Sealed static bipolar battery and method of making and assembling same

A static battery with a non-conductive elastomeric or thermoplastic housing. The, battery housing is adapted to receive at least one anode assembly, at least one cathode assembly, and at least one bipolar electrode assembly. At least the bipolar electrode assembly is formed from a conductive plastic resin that is formed as a CPE sheet. A carbon material is affixed to the CPE sheet to form the bipolar electrode. The at least one cathode assembly, the at least one anode assembly and the at least one bipolar electrode assembly are received into the battery box such that a liquid, and/or gas seal is formed, between electrode assemblies. The battery housing has slots into which the electrode assemblies are received. When the electrode assemblies are received into the housing, cells are formed by the cooperation of the electrode assemblies and the battery housing. The cells are then filled with electrolyte such as zinc bromide and a lid is placed on the battery box. Once sealed the battery box is a liquid tight container for the battery.

Method and device for path-loss estimation

A method on an electronic device for a wireless network is described. A wireless signal is received from a second electronic device. A receive power level indication for the received wireless signal is determined. A path-loss offset for the received wireless signal is determined based on sensor data that indicates a path-loss condition. A path-loss for the received wireless signal is estimated based on the receive power level indication and the path-loss offset. A function is performed based on the path-loss and the path-loss threshold.

Travel and orientation monitor apparatus for firefighters and rescue personnel

An apparatus carried by an individual for aiding in directing the individual to a location of a starting point for a path of travel by the individual includes a sensor for determining the individual's initial orientation at the starting point and subsequent changes of orientations during the travel; a processor coupled to the sensor for assigning one of four orthogonal directions to each of the orientations as experienced by the individual; a memory coupled to the processor for saving at least the orthogonal orientation of the initial orientation and the last experienced orientation; and a display for presenting at least the last experienced orientation to permit the individual to subsequently reorient himself in the direct of the original orientation. The apparatus has particular utility for firefighters to assist in orienting themselves with respect to an initial point of reference (POR) when inside a active firefighting location.

Electrolyte for rechargeable electrochemical cell

The present invention provides an aqueous electrolyte for use in rechargeable zinc-halide storage batteries that possesses improved stability and durability and improves zinc-halide battery performance (e.g., energy efficiency, Coulombic efficiency, and/or the like). One aspect of the present invention provides an electrolyte for use in a secondary zinc bromine electrochemical cell comprising from about 30 wt % to about 40 wt % of ZnBr 2 by weight of the electrolyte; from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of KBr; from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of KCl; and one or more quaternary ammonium agents, wherein the electrolyte comprises from about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of the one or more quaternary ammonium agents.

Wire-stretcher.

Cooling system for freeze dryer

In freeze drying systems and methods, a cooling system is supplemented at peak loads with a cold thermal energy storage (CTES) system that utilizes a phase change material (PCM). The system permits the use of an alternative cooling system, such as a turbo compressor cooling system, while still meeting peak cooling capacity requirements.

Non-halide zinc additives for a secondary zinc halide battery

Provided is an electrolyte for use in a secondary zinc halide electrochemical cell comprising: from about 20 wt.% to about 70 wt.% of a zinc halide of formula ZnY2 or any combination of zinc halides of formula ZnY2, wherein Y is a halide selected from fluoride, chloride, bromide, iodide, or any combination thereof; from about 10 wt.% to about 79 wt.% of H2O; and from about 0.5 wt.% to about 20 wt.% of one or more zinc additives. The one or more zinc additives comprises a first zinc additive, wherein, the first zinc additive is a salt that is not a zinc halide and comprises an anion with a van der Waals volume of greater than about 65 Â3. Also provided, is a secondary zinc halide battery comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising at least one bipolar electrode and the zinc halide electrolyte. Also provided is a secondary zinc halide battery comprising a zinc metal reservoir.

Reinigung von hydroxylamin

Time switch

Drying chamber for a bulk freeze drying system

A freeze drying vessel having a drying chamber and moveable transfer belts each moved by a driven drum. Each transfer belt includes a transfer surface that transports frozen particles. Each transfer surface is arranged vertically in the chamber and moves in an opposite direction than a lower transfer surface. A removal device is located adjacent each driven drum that removes frozen particles from an end of each transfer surface, respectively, to enable removed frozen particles to flow downward to a lower transfer surface. A heating element is located adjacent each transfer belt to sublimate the frozen particles to form freeze dried product.

Systems and methods for coupling wireless devices

The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for coupling wireless devices. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, at a server, an image captured by a first electronic device; obtaining, based at least in part on the received image, connection information for facilitating a wireless connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device; and transmitting to the first electronic device the obtained connection information for facilitating a wireless connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device.

Terminal assembly and battery frame member for rechargeable battery

Provided is a terminal assembly for an electrochemical battery comprising a terminal connector; a conductive flat-plate with an electrically conducting perimeter; an electrically insulating tape member; and a terminal bipolar electrode plate. The electrically insulating tape member is in between the conductive flat-plate and the terminal bipolar electrode plate such that the electrically insulating tape member does not cover the entire surface area of the conductive flat-plate. The electrically conducting perimeter enables bi-directional uniform current flow through the conductive flat-plate between the terminal connector and the terminal bipolar electrode plate. Also provided is a battery frame member for a static rechargeable battery comprising a liquid diversion system; a gutter; a sealing member; a gas channel; and a ventilation hole. Also provided is a static rechargeable electrochemical battery comprising a pair of terminal assemblies, at least one bipolar electrode interposed between the pair of terminal assemblies, and a battery frame member.

Systems and methods for coupling wireless devices

The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for coupling wireless devices. In one aspect, a method includes: (1) initiating, at a camera device, a connection utility configured to enable the camera device to communicatively couple to a second electronic device via a wireless network; (2) capturing an image via the camera device; (3) obtaining information to facilitate connection to the second electronic device based at least in part on the captured image; and (4) establishing a wireless connection utilizing the obtained information.

Music-sheet driver for automatic players.

Drying chamber for a bulk freeze drying system

A freeze drying vessel (302) having a drying chamber (304) and moveable transfer belts (360, 362, 364, 366) each moved by a driven drum (370, 388). Each transfer belt (360, 362, 364, 366) includes a transfer surface (402, 404, 408, 410) that transports frozen particles (282). Each transfer surface (402, 404, 408, 410) is arranged vertically in the chamber (304) and moves in an opposite direction (400, 406) than a lower transfer surface. A removal device (416, 418) is located adjacent each driven drum (370, 388) that removes frozen particles (282) from an end (371, 373, 375, 377) of each transfer surface (402, 404, 408, 410), respectively, to enable removed frozen particles (282) to flow downward to a lower transfer surface. A heating element (363, 361) is located adjacent each transfer belt (360, 362, 364, 366) to sublimate the frozen particles (282) to form freeze dried product (284).

Monitoring freeze drying with gas measurement on vaccum pump exhaust

Parameters of a freeze drying process are monitored by measuring trace materials in the vacuum pump exhaust. The measurements are made using techniques such as acousto-optic spectrometry, multipass cavity-enhanced absorption spectrometry (CEAS) and cavity ring-down spectrometry (CRDS). The technique may be used to diagnose problems such as leakage in the freeze drying shelves, leakage in the condensation coils, leaks from atmosphere in the chambers and the presence of residual cleaning materials. The technique may also be used to monitor the presence of water vapor in the exhaust of a secondary drying process.

Human Fingernail Strengthening and Conditioning Methods and Compositions Utilizing Natural Oils

A Natural oils composition for hardening and strengthening fingernails and toenails in which the natural oils contained therein exhibit ability to self polymerize into a solid film in the presence of oxygen. Oils of this invention are diluted with compatible solvents allowing penetration into the nail. Oils of this invention exhibit an Iodine Value greater than 140 grams of iodine absorbed per 100 grams of oil as measured under the prescribed conditions of a standard method described forthwith. Fingernail strengthening and conditioning compositions with antifungal properties are also disclosed.

Sectional trough.

Pedicure implement

Bicycle

Telephone system.

Travel and orientation monitor apparatus for firefighters and rescue personnel

An apparatus carried by an individual for aiding in directing the individual to a location of a starting point for a path of travel by the individual includes a sensor for determining the individual's initial orientation at the starting point and subsequent changes of orientations during the travel; a processor coupled to the sensor for assigning one of four orthogonal (Erections to each of the orientations as experienced by the individual; a memory coupled to the processor for saving at least the orthogonal orientation of the initial orientation and the last experienced orientation; and a display for presenting at least the last experienced orientation to permit the individual to subsequently reorient himself in the direct of the original orientation. The apparatus has particular utility for firefighters to assist in orienting themselves with respect to an initial point of reference (POR) when inside a active firefighting location.

Drum support and detachable driving connection for washing machines

Methods and devices for path-loss estimation

A method on an electronic device for a wireless network is described. A wireless signal is received from a second electronic device. A receive power level indication for the received wireless signal is determined. A path-loss offset for the received wireless signal is determined based on sensor data that indicates a path-loss condition. A path-loss for the received wireless signal is estimated based on the receive power level indication and the path-loss offset. A function is performed based on the path-loss and the path-loss threshold.

Sealed static bipolar battery and method of making and assembling same

A static battery with a non-conductive elastomeric or thermoplastic housing. The battery-housing is adapted to receive at least one anode assembly, at least one cathode assembly, and at least one bipolar electrode assembly. At least the bipolar electrode assembly is formed from a conductive plastic resin that is formed as a CPE sheet. A carbon material is affixed to the CPE sheet to form the bipolar electrode. The at least one cathode assembly, the at least one anode assembly and the at least one bipolar electrode assembly are received into the battery box such that a liquid and/or gas seal is formed between electrode assemblies. The battery housing has slots into which the electrode assemblies are received. When the electrode assemblies are received into the housing, cells are formed by the cooperation of the electrode assemblies and the battery housing. The cells are then filled with electrolyte such as zinc bromide and a lid is placed on the battery- box. Once sealed the battery box is a liquid tight container for the battery.

Seed planter

Winding and rewinding mechanism.

Verfahren und Mittel zur Verbesserung der Tränkmittelaufnahme und -verteilung in Hölzern

Tool for use in replacing insulators in switch banks

Resistance-box

Pneumatic-transfer-tube system.

Game apparatus.

Sleeve for joining wire ends.

Farm-gate.

Soluble brush.