Process for Separating Copper and/or Nickel from Cobalt Containing Solutions

The present invention relates to an improved process for the separating of copper and/or nickel from solutions containing cobalt.

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTIVE CLOUD GAMING

The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming. In one aspect, an interface device with processors and memory storing an application program is used for cloud gaming. The interface device includes a communication module for receiving and/or transmitting messages and media streams between the interface device, a game controller, and a remote gaming server. The interface device further includes an output module configured to provide output of the application to an input of a display device coupled to or integrated with the interface device. The application is configured to implement a first mode in which the interface device processes and displays outputs associated with substantially all messages transmitted by the game controller, and a second mode in which the interface device processes and displays a predefined subset of messages from the game controller and displays gaming media streams from the gaming server.

Mutated hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, DNA sequence and method for obtaining herbicide-tolerant plants containing such gene

Process for separating copper and/or nickel from cobalt containing solutions

The present invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt comprising: (i) providing a high tenor cobalt solution wherein the high tenor cobalt solution comprises cobalt and nickel; (ii) contacting the high tenor cobalt solution with an N-(2-hydroxypropyl)picolylamine resin to load the N-(2-hydroxypropyl)picolylamine resin with cobalt and nickel; (iii) eluting the cobalt from the loaded N-(2-hydroxypropyl)picolylamine resin; and (iv) eluting the nickel from the loaded N-(2-hydroxypropyl)picolylamine resin.

Methods, Devices, and Systems for Interactive Cloud Gaming

The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming. In one aspect, an interface device with processors and memory storing an application program is used for cloud gaming. The interface device includes a communication module for receiving and/or transmitting messages and media streams between the interface device, a game controller, and a remote gaming server. The interface device further includes an output module configured to provide output of the application to an input of a display device coupled to or integrated with the interface device. The application is configured to implement a first mode in which the interface device processes and displays outputs associated with substantially all messages transmitted by the game controller, and a second mode in which the interface device processes and displays a predefined subset of messages from the game controller and displays gaming media streams from the gaming server.

Resolution-Based Scaling of Real-time Interactive Graphics

An electronic game server receives a request from a client device to establish a real-time interactive gaming session, determines a device capability of an output device associated with the client device, determines a connection capability of the network connection, determines one or more target quality parameters for the real-time interactive gaming session based on the device capability and the connection capability, selects a first virtual machine of the plurality of virtual machines based on the one or more target quality parameters, establishes the real-time interactive gaming session with the client device, and provides to the real-time interactive gaming session, in accordance with the resource profile of the first virtual machine, resources for processing inputs from the client device and generating gameplay outputs in accordance with the processed inputs within the real-time interactive gaming session. 1. A method , comprising: receiving a request from a client device to establish a real-time interactive gaming session, wherein the request is received through a network connection with the client device;', 'determining a device capability of an output device associated with the client device;', 'determining a connection capability of the network connection;', 'determining one or more target quality parameters for the real-time interactive gaming session based on the device capability and the connection capability;', 'selecting a first virtual machine of the plurality of virtual machines based on the one or more target quality parameters;', 'establishing the real-time interactive gaming session with the client device; and', 'providing to the real-time interactive gaming session, in accordance with the resource profile of the first virtual machine, resources for processing inputs from the client device and generating gameplay outputs in accordance with the processed inputs within the real-time interactive gaming session., 'at a server system comprising a ...

Chimeric hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, DNA sequence and method for obtaining plants containing such a gene, with herbicide tolerance

Temporary game control by user simulation following loss of active control

An electronic game server determines, during a disruption in a network connection between the server and a client device, a simulated gameplay input for the first client device; updates a first game state based on the simulated gameplay input, resulting in a placeholder game state; receives, upon resumption of the network connection, a recovered gameplay input initially transmitted by the first client device during the disruption; updates the first game state based on the recovered gameplay input, resulting in an intended game state; compares the placeholder game state to the intended game state; updates the placeholder game state based on the comparison of the placeholder game state to the intended game state, resulting in a subsequent game state; and transmits a frame depicting the subsequent game state to an output device associated with the first client device.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR CANTILEVERED BEAM AND BOOM ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME

A safety device for a cantilevered beam pivotally mounted adjacent one end thereof to a support surface is adapted to bridge the beam and the support surface and is structured so that when coupled to the beam and support surface, the safety device maintains the beam in a substantially fixed cantilevered condition until a downward force exceeding a threshold is applied to the beam and thereafter controls downward pivoting of the beam.

Mutated hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, DNA sequence and isolation of plants which contain such a gene and which are tolerant to herbicides

The present invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a mutated hydroxyphenylpyruvatedioxygenase (HPPD) which exhibits improved tolerance to HPPD inhibitors, to a chimeric gene which comprises this sequence as the coding sequence, and to its use for isolating or obtaining plants which are resistant to certain herbicides.

System and method of emulating a cloud computing environment

A system and a method of emulating a second cloud computing environment on a first cloud computing environment are disclosed herein. The first cloud computing environment includes an innovation platform having a private domain name system. The private domain name system is split between a customer subnet and a private subnet. The customer subnet is limited to communications with only the private subnet. The customer subnet executes an application thereon. The application is targeted for use on the second cloud computing environment.

Resolution-based scaling of real-time interactive graphics

An electronic game server receives a request from a client device to establish a real-time interactive gaming session, determines a device capability of an output device associated with the client device, determines a connection capability of the network connection, determines one or more target quality parameters for the real-time interactive gaming session based on the device capability and the connection capability, selects a first virtual machine of the plurality of virtual machines based on the one or more target quality parameters, establishes the real-time interactive gaming session with the client device, and provides to the real-time interactive gaming session, in accordance with the resource profile of the first virtual machine, resources for processing inputs from the client device and generating gameplay outputs in accordance with the processed inputs within the real-time interactive gaming session.

Resolution-based scaling of real-time interactive graphics

An electronic game server receives a request from a client device to establish a real-time interactive gaming session, determines a device capability of an output device associated with the client device, determines a connection capability of the network connection, determines one or more target quality parameters for the real-time interactive gaming session based on the device capability and the connection capability, selects a first virtual machine of the plurality of virtual machines based on the one or more target quality parameters, establishes the real-time interactive gaming session with the client device, and provides to the real-time interactive gaming session, in accordance with the resource profile of the first virtual machine, resources for processing inputs from the client device and generating gameplay outputs in accordance with the processed inputs within the real-time interactive gaming session.

Chimeric hydroxyl-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, DNA sequence and method for obtaining plants containing such a gene, with herbicide tolerance

The invention concerns a nucleic acid encoding a chimeric hydroxyphenyl pyruvate dehydrogenase (HPPD) enzyme formed from a nucleic acid encoding the N-terminal portion of a first plant HPPD in combination with nucleic acid encoding the C-terminal portion of a second plant HPPD, wherein the N-terminal portion and the C-terminal portion are separated by a linker peptide. The nucleic acid can be used to transfom a cell or an organism, such as a plant, to provide tolerance to herbicides. The invention also concerns methods of making and using plants transformed with the nucleic acid.

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System and Articles of Interchangeably Connectable Pre-Wired Segments

Prewired, interchangeably connectible elements with mating electro-mechanical connectors for constructing a multitude of electrical apparatuses by forming load-bearing, electrical connections between the constituent elements thereof and a method of using such elements therefor. 1. An element for use in constructing an electrical system having at least one article , said article having at least two electrical contacts and a body , said element comprising: a. a first surface;', 'b. a second surface distal from said first surface;', 'c. a first line extending through said housing member from said first surface to said second surface; and', i. extending from said first surface to said second surface; and', 'ii. spaced from and not intersected by said first line;, 'd. a third surface], 'a housing member having(ii) at least two electrical conductors internal of said third surface, each of said electrical conductors passing through said housing member along second and third lines extending generally along the path of said first line and electrically isolated from said third surface; and a. means for structurally connecting said housing member of said element and said body of said article;', 'b. means for detachably locking said housing member of said element to said body of said article;', 'c. means for electrically connecting said electrical contacts of said article and said internal electrical conductors of said element;', 'd. means for providing a load bearing connection between said housing member of said element and said body of said article in at least one direction of said element relative to said article; and', 'e. means for arresting motion of said housing member of said element relative to said body of said article when said element is connected to said article., '(iii) at least one coupling assembly affixed to at least one of said first and second surfaces having2. The element of wherein said body of said article comprises a telescoping coupling outer surface ...

Methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming

The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming. In one aspect, an interface device with processors and memory storing an application program is used for cloud gaming. The interface device includes a communication module for receiving and/or transmitting messages and media streams between the interface device, a game controller, and a remote gaming server. The interface device further includes an output module configured to provide output of the application to an input of a display device coupled to or integrated with the interface device. The application is configured to implement a first mode in which the interface device processes and displays outputs associated with substantially all messages transmitted by the game controller, and a second mode in which the interface device processes and displays a predefined subset of messages from the game controller and displays gaming media streams from the gaming server.

INNOVATION PLATFORM

A system and a method of emulating a second cloud computing environment on a first cloud computing environment are disclosed herein. The first cloud computing environment includes an innovation platform having a private domain name system. The private domain name system is split between a customer subnet and a private subnet. The customer subnet is limited to communications with only the private subnet. The customer subnet executes an application thereon. The application is targeted for use on the second cloud computing environment.

RESOLUTION-BASED SCALING OF REAL-TIME INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS

An electronic game server receives a request from a client device to establish a real-time interactive gaming session, determines a device capability of an output device associated with the client device, determines a connection capability of the network connection, determines one or more target quality parameters for the real-time interactive gaming session based on the device capability and the connection capability, selects a first virtual machine of the plurality of virtual machines based on the one or more target quality parameters, establishes the real-time interactive gaming session with the client device, and provides to the real-time interactive gaming session, in accordance with the resource profile of the first virtual machine, resources for processing inputs from the client device and generating gameplay outputs in accordance with the processed inputs within the real-time interactive gaming session. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method of controlling a gameplay process , comprising:at an electronic game server having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors:receiving, during a game session operating in a current game state, an input event from a game controller located at a remote site, wherein the input event includes a first command generated by a user interaction with the game controller during the game session;determining a first frame that was displayed at the remote site during the user interaction, wherein the first frame is one of a plurality of output frames sent by the server during the game session prior to the server receiving the input event;determining a first game state associated with the first frame, wherein the first game state is a game state prior to the current game state;processing a gameplay output in accordance with (i) the first command, and (ii) the first game state;rendering a response frame based on the gameplay output; andtransmitting the response frame for display at ...

Safety device for cantilevered beam and boom assembly incorporating the same

A safety device for a cantilevered beam pivotally mounted adjacent one end thereof to a support surface is adapted to bridge the beam and the support surface and is structured so that when coupled to the beam and support surface, the safety device maintains the beam in a substantially fixed cantilevered condition until a downward force exceeding a threshold is applied to the beam and thereafter controls downward pivoting of the beam.

Temporary Game Control by User Simulation Following Loss of Active Control

An electronic game server determines, during a disruption in a network connection between the server and a client device, a simulated gameplay input for the first client device; updates a first game state based on the simulated gameplay input, resulting in a placeholder game state; receives, upon resumption of the network connection, a recovered gameplay input initially transmitted by the first client device during the disruption; updates the first game state based on the recovered gameplay input, resulting in an intended game state; compares the placeholder game state to the intended game state; updates the placeholder game state based on the comparison of the placeholder game state to the intended game state, resulting in a subsequent game state; and transmits a frame depicting the subsequent game state to an output device associated with the first client device.

RESOLUTION-BASED SCALING OF REAL-TIME INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS

An electronic game server receives a request from a client device to establish a real-time interactive gaming session, determines a device capability of an output device associated with the client device, determines a connection capability of the network connection, determines one or more target quality parameters for the real-time interactive gaming session based on the device capability and the connection capability, selects a first virtual machine of the plurality of virtual machines based on the one or more target quality parameters, establishes the real-time interactive gaming session with the client device, and provides to the real-time interactive gaming session, in accordance with the resource profile of the first virtual machine, resources for processing inputs from the client device and generating gameplay outputs in accordance with the processed inputs within the real-time interactive gaming session.

ION EXCHANGE COBALT RECOVERY

Method of ion exchange cobalt recovery. Raffinate including cobalt, zinc, copper, nickel and ferric iron is produced. In the raffinate, the pH is raised, the solids are removed and ferric iron is reduced. A copper recovery ion exchange unit is loaded with ion exchange resin selective for copper. Raffinate is fed into the copper recovery ion exchange unit which is regenerated to recover substantially all copper. A cobalt/nickel/zinc recovery ion exchange unit is loaded with another ion exchange resin selective for cobalt. Raffinate is fed into the cobalt/nickel/zinc recovery ion exchange unit, the ion exchange resin holding cobalt, zinc and nickel, and then displaced. Cobalt/zinc eluent is fed into the cobalt/zinc/nickel recovery ion exchange unit to elute the cobalt and zinc in a cobalt/zinc solution, and then displaced. Nickel eluent is fed into the cobalt/zinc/nickel recovery ion exchange unit to elute the nickel.

Gaming machine

SAFETY DEVICE FOR A CANTILEVERED BEAM AND BOOM ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME

A safety device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for a cantilevered beam (86) pivotally mounted adjacent one end thereof to a support surface is adapted to bridge the beam and the support surface (84) and is structured so that when coupled to the beam and support surface, the safety device maintains the beam in a substantially fixed cantilevered condition until a downward force exceeding a threshold is applied to the beam and thereafter controls downward pivoting of the beam.

Methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming

The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming. In one aspect, an interface device with processors and memory storing an application program is used for cloud gaming. The interface device includes a communication module for receiving and/or transmitting messages and media streams between the interface device, a game controller, and a remote gaming server. The interface device further includes an output module configured to provide output of the application to an input of a display device coupled to or integrated with the interface device. The application is configured to implement a first mode in which the interface device processes and displays outputs associated with substantially all messages transmitted by the game controller, and a second mode in which the interface device processes and displays a predefined subset of messages from the game controller and displays gaming media streams from the gaming server.

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METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTIVE CLOUD GAMING

The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming. In one aspect, an interface device with processors and memory storing an application program is used for cloud gaming. The interface device includes a communication module for receiving and/or transmitting messages and media streams between the interface device, a game controller, and a remote gaming server. The interface device further includes an output module configured to provide output of the application to an input of a display device coupled to or integrated with the interface device. The application is configured to implement a first mode in which the interface device processes and displays outputs associated with substantially all messages transmitted by the game controller, and a second mode in which the interface device processes and displays a predefined subset of messages from the game controller and displays gaming media streams from the gaming server.

POWER-PRESERVING COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE WITH LONG-POLLING PERSISTENT CLOUD CHANNEL FOR WIRELESS NETWORK-CONNECTED THERMOSTAT

Provided according to one or more embodiments herein are methods, systems and related architectures for facilitating network communications between a wireless network-connected thermostat and a cloud-based management server in a manner that promotes reduced power usage and extended service life of a rechargeable battery of the thermostat, while at the same time accomplishing timely data transfer between the thermostat and the cloud-based management server for suitable and time-appropriate control of an HVAC system. The thermostat further comprises powering circuitry configured to: extract electrical power from one or more HVAC control wires in a manner that does not require a “common” wire; supply electrical power for thermostat operation; recharge the rechargeable battery (if needed) using any surplus extracted power; and discharge the rechargeable battery to assist in supplying electrical power for thermostat operation during intervals in which the extracted power alone is insufficient for thermostat operation. 1. A thermostat , comprising:a plurality of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) connectors;a rechargeable battery;a battery charging circuit configured to charge the rechargeable battery at least in part by harvesting power from an HVAC system through the plurality of HVAC connectors without requiring a common wire; the processor is configured to operate in a low-power state; and', 'the processor is configured to operate in a high-power state;, 'a processor powered at least in part by the rechargeable battery, wherein establish and maintain wireless communications with a router, including receiving transmissions from the router;', the first type of transmission comprises keep-alive messages associated with a communication channel between a remote thermostat-controller server and the thermostat, and', 'the second type of transmission comprises information associated with controlling the HVAC system;, 'process the transmissions from the router ...

ALPHA-PARTICLE EMITTER REMOVAL

Methods of purifying acidic metal solutions by removing at least a portion of alpha-particle emitting materials are provided. The purified metal solutions are useful in a variety of applications requiring low levels of alpha-particle emission. 1. A method for purifying a metal solution comprising: providing an acidic metal solution having an alpha-emitting material; contacting the metal solution with an ion exchange resin for a period of time sufficient to remove at least a portion of the alpha-emitting material; and separating the metal solution from the ion exchange resin to provide a purified metal solution.2. The method of wherein the metal is chosen from tin claim 1 , lead claim 1 , silver claim 1 , copper claim 1 , bismuth claim 1 , indium and mixtures thereof.3. The method of wherein the acidic metal solution has a pH value of <6.9.4. The method of wherein the acidic metal solution comprises an organic sulfonic acid.5. The method of wherein the step of contacting the metal solution with the ion exchange resin is performed at a temperature of 15 to 90° C.6. The method of wherein the alpha-emitting material is chosen from lead claim 1 , bismuth claim 1 , polonium claim 1 , uranium claim 1 , thorium claim 1 , radon claim 1 , radium and mixtures thereof.7. The method of wherein the metal is present in an amount of 0.01 to 30 wt %.8. The method of wherein the ion exchange resin is chosen from chelation resins claim 1 , anion exchange resins claim 1 , cation exchange resins claim 1 , titania-based adsorbing resins and mixtures thereof.9. The method of wherein the ion exchange resin is chosen from iminodiacetic acid resins claim 8 , nitrilotriacetic acid resins claim 8 , phosphinoacetic acid resins claim 8 , thiourea resins claim 8 , picolylamine resins claim 8 , quaternary amine resins claim 8 , tertiary amine resins claim 8 , aromatic amine resins claim 8 , thiol resins claim 8 , sulfonated phenol resins and titania-based adsorbing resins.10. The method of wherein ...

Integrated Security Platform

An integrated security platform that enables a wide variety of network security elements to share security information in a comprehensive manner so as to provide automation of policy and security enforcement based on intelligence gathered by the different network security elements. The integrated security information platform provides the ability to clarify security intelligence by simplifying the collection and indexing of security information so that the information is visible and accessible to systems wanting to make use of the security information, without requiring all of the information to be co-resident with the infrastructure of the security platform or requiring the various systems to have pair-wise relationships with one another. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a computing device configured to enable a communication fabric, publication notifications from one or more network security elements connected to the communication fabric, wherein the publication notifications advertise security information that is available for publication by the one or more network security elements;receiving, at the computing device, a subscription notification from a first network security element connected to the communication fabric, wherein the subscription notification identifies security information desired by the first network security element;evaluating the subscription notification and the publication notifications to determine a second network security element configured to publish security information that corresponds to the security information desired by the first network security element; andautomatically connecting the first and second network security elements via the communication fabric so that the security information desired by the first network security element may be provided to the first network security element from the second security network.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forwarding the publication notifications to one or more other ...

RECYCLABLE FLEXIBLE POUCH AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SAME

A recyclable flexible pouch whose constituent parts can be easily deconstructed and placed into appropriate recycling streams. Recyclable flexible pouches having a product disposed therein are also disclosed, along with kits containing same. In addition, methods of producing the recyclable flexible pouches and packaged products are also disclosed. 1. A recyclable package for a product , the package comprising:a flexible pouch body defining a chamber into which a product may be disposed, the pouch body having a front wall and a rear wall each formed of a plurality of flexible layers of different materials so as to form at least an inner layer, an intermediate layer, and an outer layer united with one another, the union of the intermediate layer and the outer layer having a union strength less than the strength of the union between the intermediate layer and the inner layer such that the intermediate layer and the outer layer can be selectively peeled from the inner layer,wherein the pouch body has an opening defining a flow passage for dispensing the product into or from the pouch body.2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer and the outer layer are united with one another across at least a portion of their surface.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer and the inner layer are united with one another across at least a portion of their surface.4. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a cap removably attached to the opening.5. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a first tear-line in the outer layer of the pouch body.6. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a first tear-line in the outer layer of the pouch body and a second tear-line in the intermediate layer of the pouch body.7. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a first tear-away strip integral with the outer layer of the pouch body.8. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a first tear-away strip integral with the outer layer of the pouch body ...

PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR DEPOSITING COATING SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS COATED THEREWITH

Processes and systems for forming a coating system on a component. The process of forming the coating system on the component includes placing an apparatus in a location that promotes coating particles in flight to be redirected towards a surface on the component. The surface is obstructed by portions of the component limiting line-of-sight from a source of the coating particles to the surface. The coating particles are then deposited onto the surface of the component. The coating particles initially travel in a direction of initial particle travel and are redirected by the apparatus towards the surface on the component at a direction of final particle travel relative to the surface. The line-of-site from the source of the coating particles is at an angle of less than 30 degrees relative to the surface of the component and the direction of final particle travel is at an angle of 30 degrees or more relative to the surface of the component. 1. A process of forming a coating system on a component , the process comprising:placing an apparatus in a location that promotes coating particles in flight to be redirected towards a surface on the component, wherein the surface is obstructed by portions of the component limiting line-of-sight from a source of the coating particles to the surface; and thendepositing the coating particles onto the surface of the component, wherein the coating particles initially travel in a direction of initial particle travel and are redirected by the apparatus towards the surface on the component at a direction of final particle travel relative to the surface, wherein the direction of initial particle travel forms an angle relative the surface on the component that is different than the angle formed by the direction of final particle travel relative to the surface.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the line-of-site from the source of the coating particles is at an angle of less than 30 degrees relative to the surface of the component and the ...

WEARABLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Wearable packages for consumable products and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the wearable packages include a first compartment for housing a product and a second compartment for housing a bi-stable band. The wearable packages provide several advantages and benefits including, but not limited to convenient carrying and handling of consumable products and easy two-, one-, or no-handed access to products contained within the wearable packages. 1. A wearable package comprising:a first compartment for housing a product; anda second compartment for housing a bi-stable band, wherein the package is so constructed and arranged to be worn by a consumer.2. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the consumer is selected from the group consisting of an athlete claim 1 , a parent claim 1 , a child claim 1 , a pet claim 1 , an academic claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the package is from about 2 to about 10 inches long.4. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the package is from about 0.5 to about 4 inches in width.5. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the first compartment has a volume from about 1 ounces to about 4 ounces.6. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the first compartment is so constructed and arranged to house at least one of: solid product claim 1 , a liquid product claim 1 , a semi-solid product claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the first compartment is divided into at least two separate portions.8. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the first compartment is refillable.9. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second compartments are contiguous.10. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the second compartment comprises an elongated opening for accepting a bi-stable band.11. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the package is reusable.12. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

ADAPTERS FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCT PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Adapters for consumable product packages and methods of using same are provided. The adapters are designed to provide functional features to packages that are not structurally capable of providing such functions. The functional features may include, for example, spill-resistance, flow-control, ease of use, etc. In a general embodiment, the adapters of the present disclosure include a valve comprising an outlet and a cap that is so constructed and arranged to seal the valve. The valve is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and to attach to a package fitment. In another embodiment, packages are provided that include two-component adapters configured to provide specific functional features to the packages. 1. An adapter assembly comprising:an adapter comprising an outlet, wherein the adapter is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and comprises a body portion that is so constructed and arranged to accept at least a portion of a fitment on a package; anda cap that is so constructed and arranged to attach to the adapter to close the outlet.2. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises a structure selected from the group consisting of a diaphragm; a rotatable flow-control device; a valve component claim 1 , a reduced size of the outlet; a contact-to-open valve; an elongated claim 1 , cylindrical extension; an extension having a substantially duck-bill shape; and combinations thereof.3. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the functional feature is selected from the group consisting of spill-resistance claim 1 , flow-control claim 1 , ease of insertion into a consumer's mouth claim 1 , comfortable insertion into a consumer's mouth claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the package is a consumable product package comprising a consumable product.5. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises at least one diaphragm having a slit claim 1 , wherein the slit comprises a shape ...

ELUTION OF METAL IONS FROM CHELATING RESIN USING AMINO ACID ELUANT

A method of eluting metal ions from a bed of metal-loaded chelating resin wherein the resin includes a crosslinked styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer matrix with pendent methyleneaminopyridine or phosphonic acid groups and the method includes the step of passing an eluant through the bed to at least partially remove the metal ions from the chelating resin and create a metal-rich eluate, wherein the eluant includes an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid compound having a molecular weight less than 500 Daltons. 1. A method of eluting metal ions from a bed of metal-loaded chelating resin wherein the resin comprises a crosslinked styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer matrix with pendent methyleneaminopyridine or phosphonic acid groups and the method comprises the step of passing an eluant through the bed to at least partially remove the metal ions from the chelating resin and create a metal-rich eluate , wherein the eluant comprises an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid compound having a molecular weight less than 500 Daltons.4. The method of any preceding claim wherein the amino acid compound is selected from at least one of: iminodiacetic acid and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.5. The method of any preceding claim wherein the amino acid compound is selected from at least one of: alanine , arginine , asparagine , aspartic acid , cysteine , glutamic acid , glutamine , glycine , histidine , isoleucine , leucine , lysine , methionine , ornithine , phenylalanine , proline , selenocysteine , serine , taurine , threonine , tryptophan , tyrosine and valine.6. The method of any preceding claim wherein the eluant excludes ammonia and mineral acids.7. The method of any preceding claim wherein the metal ions comprise copper ions.8. The method of any preceding claim wherein the metal ions comprise iron ions.9. The method of any preceding claim further comprising the steps of: (a) passing a product liquor solution which contains metal ions through the bed of resin which is ...

MULTI-COMPONENT FOOD PRODUCT

A multi-component food product and method having a first pouch containing a first food product and a second pouch containing a second food product. The first pouch and second pouch are mated in a way that allows for simultaneous consumption of the first food product and the second food product. 1. A multi-component food product , comprising:a first flexible pouch containing a first flowable food product and having a first spout for discharging the first flowable food product from the first flexible pouch; anda second flexible pouch containing a second flowable food product different from the first flowable food product and having a second spout for discharging the second flowable food product from the second flexible pouch,wherein the first spout and the second spout are mated with one another in a way to permit the first flowable food product and the second flowable food product to be consumed simultaneously.2. The product of claim 1 , wherein the first spout and the second spout are lockingly engaged with one another.3. The product of claim 1 , further comprising a connector member having a first portion connected to the first spout and a second portion connected to the second spout.4. The product of claim 3 , wherein the first portion; the second portion; or the first portion and the second portion is releasably connected to the first spout.5. The product of claim 1 , further comprising:a connector member having a base with a first end and a second end, a first collar member hingedly attached to the first end of the base, and a second collar member hingedly attached to the second end of the base,wherein the base is placed between the first spout and the second spout, the first collar member is fitted around the first spout and is lockably engaged to the second end of the base, and the second collar member is fitted around the second spout and is lockably engaged to the first end of the base.6. The product of claim 1 , wherein the first spout has a set of threads ...

FREEZABLE SPOUTED PACKAGE

A package for consuming a food product in a frozen or non-frozen state. The package includes a pouch body and a fitment. The pouch body defines a chamber for receiving the food product and includes a cut of predetermined depth to facilitate tearing of the pouch body to create an opening for dispensing the food product in a frozen state. The fitment includes a spout for dispensing the food product in a non-frozen state. 1. A package for consuming a food product , the package comprising:a pouch body defining a chamber in which a food product may be disposed, the pouch body having a top, a bottom, and a cut of predetermined depth positioned between the top and the bottom to facilitate tearing of the pouch body to create an opening in the pouch body for dispensing the food product from the pouch body when the food product is in a frozen state; anda fitment positioned at the top of the pouch body, the fitment having a base and a spout defining a flow passage for dispensing the food product from the pouch body when the food product is in a non-frozen state.2. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a cap removably attached to the spout of the fitment.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the cut is a notch.4. The package of claim 1 , wherein the cut is a laser scored cut. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a tear-line extending spirally around the pouch body and terminating in a tab formed near the cut for spirally tearing the pouch body.6. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a tear-away strip extending circumferentially along the pouch body and terminating in a tab formed near the cut for tearing the pouch body.7. The package of claim 1 , wherein the fitment further comprises a stick member extending from the base into the chamber in a way that the food product adheres to the stick member when the food product is in the frozen state.8. The package of claim 7 , wherein the stick member has a head and a plurality of legs extending from the base in a ...

FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH AN INTERNAL ZIPPER

A flexible pouch has an internal zipper adding support to the pouch and allowing the contents of the pouch to be portioned. Flexible pouches having a product disposed therein are also disclosed, along with kits containing same. In addition, methods of producing the flexible pouches and packaged products are also disclosed. 1. A flexible pouch in which a product may be packaged , the flexible pouch comprising:a main pouch body having first and second opposing face members joined to one another, a top, a bottom, and first and second opposing sides, the distance from the top to the bottom defining a face length; andan internal zipper on inner surfaces of the first and second opposing face members and rejoinably connecting the first and second opposing face members, the internal zipper extending from the first side to the second side within a central portion of each opposing face member inner surface, wherein the central portion is defined as the area from the first side to the second side between 20% and 80% of the face length.2. The flexible pouch of claim 1 , wherein the internal zipper is positioned to divide the flexible pouch into two substantially equal volumes.3. The flexible pouch of claim 2 , comprising two adjacent internal zippers located to divide the flexible pouch into two substantially equal volumes.4. The flexible pouch of claim 1 , comprising two or more internal zippers located to divide the flexible pouch into three or more substantially equal volumes.5. The flexible pouch of claim 1 , wherein the internal zipper comprises a male track and a female track engageable therewith claim 1 , the male track on the inner surface of one of the first and second opposing face members and the female track on the inner surface of the other of the first and second opposing face members.6. The flexible pouch of claim 1 , wherein the internal zipper comprises a zipper tape more rigid than the first and second opposing face members and outwardly curved to bias the ...

CLOSURE CAP ASSEMBLY

A closure cap assembly for a container having a spout is described. The closure cap assembly includes a spout adapter and a cap. The spout adapter has a tubular body portion and a pull portion. The body portion is configured to be fixed to the spout of the container, and the pull portion is positioned in a flow passage of the body portion. A proximal end of the pull portion is connected to the body portion to form a seal across the flow passage. The distal end extends beyond the distal end of the body portion. The cap has a top end and a bottom end, is connected to the external surface of the body portion, and is connected to the pull portion in a way that the pull portion separates from the body portion as the cap is removed from the body portion. 1. A closure cap assembly for a container having a spout , comprising:a spout adapter comprising:a tubular body portion having a proximal end, a distal end, an external surface, and an internal surface defining a flow passage extending through the body portion from the proximal end to the distal end, the body portion configured to be fixed to the spout of the container; anda pull portion positioned in the flow passage of the body portion and having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the body portion to form a seal across the flow passage between the proximal end and the distal end of the body portion, the distal end extending beyond the distal end of the body portion; anda cap having a top end and a bottom end, the cap connected to the external surface of the body portion and connected to the pull portion in a way that the pull portion separates from the body portion as the cap is removed from the body portion.2. The closure cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein base portion and the pull portion are formed as a monolithic unit.3. The closure cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein separation of the pull portion from the body portion creates an audible sound indicating breaking of the seal.4. The closure ...

PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT

A packaged food product, comprising a tray having a base portion and a plurality of spaced-apart deformable cup portions each having an opening through the base portion; a cover covering the openings of the cup portions and removably attached to the base portion, the cover rendable at each opening; and one or more freezable food product contained in the cup portions such that, when frozen, the food product is dischargeable from the cup portions through the cover when force is applied to deform the cup portions. 1. A packaged food product , comprising:a tray having a base portion and a plurality of spaced-apart deformable cup portions each having an opening through the base portion;a cover covering the openings of the cup portions and removably attached to the base portion, the cover rendable at each opening; andone or more freezable food product contained in the cup portions such that, when frozen, the food product is dischargeable from the cup portions through the cover when force is applied to deform the cup portions.2. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the cover is removable from the base portion as a single piece.3. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the food product in a particular cup portion has a size of substantially a predetermined serving size of a food group.4. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cup portions is at least ten cup portions.5. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the cover is aluminum foil.6. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the cover is plastic.7. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the cover is scored at each cup portion.8. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a first thickness at each cup portion and a second thickness at the base portion claim 1 , the second thickness thicker than the first thickness.9. The packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the freezable food product is shelf-stable when unfrozen.10. The packaged food ...

CHILD FRIENDLY SIPPER

A feeding spout for use with a food package includes a hollow tubular portion integrally connected to a threaded collar portion. The hollow tubular portion has a tube wall, an open end, and a closed end. The tube wall has two or more slits therethrough, the slits being offset from the closed end. Containers and pouches utilizing the feeding spout are also disclosed, along with kits containing same. In addition, methods of producing the feeding spout and pouches and packaged products utilizing the feeding spout are disclosed. 1. A feeding spout for use with a food package , the feeding spout comprising:a hollow tubular portion having a tube wall, an open end, and a closed end, the tube wall having two or more slits therethrough offset from the closed end; anda collar portion integrally connected with the open end of the hollow tubular portion, the collar sealingly securable to the food package, wherein the slits are aligned circumferentially and offset at a distance of from about 2 mm to about 20 mm from the closed end.2. The feeding spout as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first slit is positioned opposite the second slit.3. The feeding spout as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a flange circumferentially disposed about the collar portion.4. The feeding spout as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tube wall is made of a soft resin.5. The feeding spout as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the collar portion is a threaded collar portion and further comprising a flange circumferentially disposed about the threaded collar portion.6. The feeding spout as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the collar portion is sealingly securable to the food package using a technique selected from the group consisting of snap-fitting claim 1 , press-fitting claim 1 , threading claim 1 , friction-fitting claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The feeding spout as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the feeding spout attachable to a food package having a packaging spout through which contents can be ...

Instrument case for use by operator suspended from harness

Disclosed is an instrument case for use by an operator suspended from a harness. The instrument case is preferably attached to the operator's thigh by means of a thigh strap which is rotatably attached to the instrument case. Pull straps are attached to the instrument case at one end and to the operator's harness or belt at the other end. By adjusting the tension in the pull straps, the operator may adjust the orientation of the instrument touch screen to optimize its visibility and accessibility.

SEPARATION OF NITROGEN FROM HYDROCARBON GAS USING PYROLYZED SULFONATED MACROPOROUS ION EXCHANGE RESIN

A method for separating Nfrom a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing Ncomprising the steps of: i) providing a bed of adsorbent selective for N; (ii) passing the hydrocarbon gas mixture through the bed of adsorbent to at least partially remove Nfrom the gas mixture to produce: (a) N-loaded adsorbent and (b) N-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iii) recovering the N-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iv) regenerating the N-loaded adsorbent by at least partially removing Nfrom the adsorbent; and v) sequentially repeating steps (ii) and (iii) using regenerated adsorbent from step (iv); wherein the adsorbent comprises a pyrolized sulfonated macroporous ion exchange resin. 1. A method for separating Nfrom a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing Ncomprising the steps of:{'sub': '2', 'i) providing a bed of adsorbent selective for N;'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'ii) passing the hydrocarbon gas mixture through the bed of adsorbent to at least partially remove Nfrom the gas mixture to produce: (a) N-loaded adsorbent and (b) N-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture;'}{'sub': '2', 'iii) recovering the N-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'iv) regenerating the N-loaded adsorbent by at least partially removing Nfrom the adsorbent; and'}v) sequentially repeating steps (ii) and (iii) using regenerated adsorbent from step (iv);wherein the adsorbent comprises a pyrolized macroporous sulfonated ion exchange resin having an average micropore diameter of from 3.64 Å to 3.80 Å.2. The method of wherein step (i) occurs in an adsorption chamber claim 1 , and step (iv) occurs in a desorption chamber claim 1 , and wherein N-loaded adsorbent is continuously transferred from the adsorption chamber to the desorption chamber claim 1 , and regenerated adsorbent is continuously transferred from the desorption chamber to the adsorption chamber.3. The method of wherein the adsorbent located in the adsorption chamber forms a packed moving bed.4. The method of wherein the step of regenerating the N-loaded ...

Separation of hydrocarbons using regenerable macroporous alkylene-bridged adsorbent

A method for separating natural gas liquids (NGLs) from a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing natural gas liquids and methane, comprising the steps of: i) providing a bed of adsorbent selective for NGLs over methane; ii) passing a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing methane and NGL through the bed of adsorbent to at least partially remove NGLs from the gas mixture to produce: (a) NGL-loaded adsorbent and (b) NGL-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iii) recovering the NGL-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iv) regenerating the NGL-loaded adsorbent by at least partially removing NGLs from the adsorbent; and v) sequentially repeating steps (ii) and (iii) using regenerated adsorbent from step (iv).

Power-preserving communications architecture with long-polling persistent cloud channel for wireless network-connected thermostat

Provided according to one or more embodiments herein are methods, systems and related architectures for facilitating network communications between a wireless network-connected thermostat and a cloud-based management server in a manner that promotes reduced power usage and extended service life of a rechargeable battery of the thermostat, while at the same time accomplishing timely data transfer between the thermostat and the cloud-based management server for suitable and time-appropriate control of an HVAC system. The thermostat further comprises powering circuitry configured to: extract electrical power from one or more HVAC control wires in a manner that does not require a “common” wire; supply electrical power for thermostat operation; recharge the rechargeable battery (if needed) using any surplus extracted power; and discharge the rechargeable battery to assist in supplying electrical power for thermostat operation during intervals in which the extracted power alone is insufficient for thermostat operation.

Separation of nitrogen from hydrocarbon gas using pyrolyzed sulfonated macroporous ion exchange resin

A method for separating N2 from a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing N2 comprising the steps of: i) providing a bed of adsorbent selective for N2; ii) passing the hydrocarbon gas mixture through the bed of adsorbent to at least partially remove N2 from the gas mixture to produce: (a) N2-loaded adsorbent and (b) N2-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iii) recovering the N2-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iv) regenerating the N2-loaded adsorbent by at least partially removing N2 from the adsorbent; and v) sequentially repeating steps (ii) and (iii) using regenerated adsorbent from step (iv); wherein the adsorbent comprises a pyrolized sulfonated macroporous ion exchange resin.

Mutated hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, dna sequence and method for obtaining herbicide-tolerant plants containing such gene

Adapters for consumable product packages and methods for using same

Functional adapters (26) for consumable product packages and methods of using same are provided. Functional features of the adapters may include, for example, spill-resistance, flow-control, ease of use, etc. In a general embodiment, the adapters include a valve (36) comprising an outlet (36a) and a cap (28) that is so constructed and arranged to seal the valve. The valve is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and to attach to a package fitment (24). In another embodiment, packages are provided that include two-component adapters configured to provide specific functional features to the packages.

Packages for consumable products and methods for using same

Packages for housing products and methods of using same are provided. The packages may be used to store consumable products and may be customized, contemporary packages that provide easy handling of the packages and increased purchase interest and marketability amongst consumers. In a general embodiment, the packages (10) of the present disclosure include a body (12) defining an interior (14) for housing a consumable product. The body includes a bottom surface (20) having a centrally-located, vertical axis that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, a front surface (16) that is substantially convex with respect to the vertical axis, and a back surface (18) that is opposed to the front surface and is substantially concave with respect to the vertical axis.

Closure cap assembly

Closure cap assembly

A closure cap assembly (10) for a container (12) having a spout (14) is described. The closure cap assembly includes a spout adapter (16) and a cap (18). The spout adapter has a tubular body portion (20) and a pull portion (22). The body portion is configured to be fixed to the spout of the container, and the pull portion is positioned in a flow passage (32) of the body portion. A proximal end (34) of the pull portion is connected to the body portion to form a seal across the flow passage. The distal end (36) extends beyond the distal end (26)of the body portion. The cap has a top end (50) and a bottom end (52), is connected to the external surface (28) of the body portion, and is connected to the pull portion in a way that the pull portion separates from the body portion as the cap is removed from the body portion.

System and articles of interchangeably connectable pre-wired segments

Prewired, interchangeably connectible elements with mating electro-mechanical connectors for constructing a multitude of electrical apparatuses by forming load-bearing, electrical connections between the constituent elements thereof and a method of using such elements therefor.

Enhanced staged elution of loaded resin

Enhanced staged elution of loaded resin

A method and system for recovering metal ions from liquid or slurry solutions through an elution column and an enhancing column, each containing a resin. Eluate is recovered as discrete fractions such that the metal ions are substantially separated from one another.

Packages for consumable products and methods for using same

Packages for housing products and methods of using same are provided. The packages may be used to store consumable products and may be customized, contemporary packages that provide easy handling of the packages and increased purchase interest and marketability amongst consumers. In a general embodiment, the packages (10) of the present disclosure include a body (12) defining an interior (14) for housing a consumable product. The body includes a bottom surface (20) having a centrally-located, vertical axis that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, a front surface (16) that is substantially convex with respect to the vertical axis, and a back surface (18) that is opposed to the front surface and is substantially concave with respect to the vertical axis.

Elution of metal ions from chelating resin using amino acid eluant

A method of eluting metal ions from a bed of metal-loaded chelating resin wherein the resin includes a crosslinked styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer matrix with pendent methyleneaminopyridine or phosphonic acid groups and the method includes the step of passing an eluant through the bed to at least partially remove the metal ions from the chelating resin and create a metal-rich eluate, wherein the eluant includes an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid compound having a molecular weight less than 500 Daltons.

Safety Device For A Cantilevered Beam And Boom Assembly Incorporating The Same

A safety device for a cantilevered beam pivotally mounted adjacent one end thereof to a support surface is adapted to bridge the beam and the support surface and is structured so that when coupled to the beam and support surface, the safety device maintains the beam in a substantially fixed cantilevered condition until a downward force exceeding a threshold is applied to the beam and thereafter controls downward pivoting of the beam.

Adapters for consumable product packages and methods for using same

Functional adapters (26) for consumable product packages and methods of using same are provided. Functional features of the adapters may include, for example, spill-resistance, flow-control, ease of use, etc. In a general embodiment, the adapters include a valve (36) comprising an outlet (36a) and a cap (28) that is so constructed and arranged to seal the valve. The valve is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and to attach to a package fitment (24). In another embodiment, packages are provided that include two-component adapters configured to provide specific functional features to the packages.

Enhanced staged elution of loaded resin

A method and system for recovering metal ions from liquid or slurry solutions through an elution column and an enhancing column, each containing a resin. Eluate is recovered as discrete fractions such that the metal ions are substantially separated from one another.

Mutated hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, DNA sequence and method for obtaining herbicide-tolerant plants containing such a gene

Processes and systems for depositing coating systems, and components coated therewith

Processes and systems for forming a coating system on a component. The process of forming the coating system on the component includes placing an apparatus in a location that promotes coating particles in flight to be redirected towards a surface on the component. The surface is obstructed by portions of the component limiting line-of-sight from a source of the coating particles to the surface. The coating particles are then deposited onto the surface of the component. The coating particles initially travel in a direction of initial particle travel and are redirected by the apparatus towards the surface on the component at a direction of final particle travel relative to the surface. The line-of-site from the source of the coating particles is at an angle of less than 30 degrees relative to the surface of the component and the direction of final particle travel is at an angle of 30 degrees or more relative to the surface of the component.

Adapters for consumable product packages and methods for using same

Functional adapters (26) for consumable product packages and methods of using same are provided. Functional features of the adapters may include, for example, spill-resistance, flow-control, ease of use, etc. In a general embodiment, the adapters include a valve (36) comprising an outlet (36a) and a cap (28) that is so constructed and arranged to seal the valve. The valve is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and to attach to a package fitment (24). In another embodiment, packages are provided that include two-component adapters configured to provide specific functional features to the packages.

Flexible exoskeleton mask with inflating seal member

A patient interface, including a mask assembly and a headgear assembly, provides improved facial sealing and improved ease of use. The mask assembly includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The seal can be secured between two portions of a snap-fit exoskeleton. The headgear assembly connects to the mask assembly with flexible straps during course fitting and with more rigid straps following course fitting. The straps include holes that fit over a tapering post on the mask assembly.

A process for separating copper and nickel from cobalt containing solutions

The present invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt comprising i.) providing a high tenor cobalt solution wherein the high tenor cobalt solution comprises cobalt and nickel; ii.) contacting the high tenor cobalt solution with an N-(2-hydroxypropyl) picolylamine resin to load the N-(2-hydroxypropyl) picolylamine resin with cobalt and nickel; iii.) eluting the cobalt from the loaded N-(2-hydroxypropyl) picolylamine resin; and iv.) eluting the nickel from the loaded N-(2-hydroxypropyl) picolylamine resin.

Combined cap and adapter for consumable product package

Enhanced staged elution of loaded resin

A method and system for recovering metal ions from liquid or slurry solutions through an elution column and an enhancing column, each containing a resin. Eluate is recovered as discrete fractions such that the metal ions are substantially separated from one another.

Adapters for consumable product packages and methods for using same

Functional adapters (26) for consumable product packages and methods of using same are provided. Functional features of the adapters may include, for example, spill-resistance, flow-control, ease of use, etc. In a general embodiment, the adapters include a valve (36) comprising an outlet (36a) and a cap (28) that is so constructed and arranged to seal the valve. The valve is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and to attach to a package fitment (24). In another embodiment, packages are provided that include two-component adapters configured to provide specific functional features to the packages.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING METAL IONS FROM LIQUID OR PASTE FLUID SOLUTIONS

MÉTODO E SISTEMA PARA RECUPERAR ÍONS METÁLICOS DE SOLUÇÕES LÍQUIDAS OU DE PASTA FLUIDA Um método e sistema para recuperar lons metálicos de soluções liquidas ou pasta fluida através de uma coluna de eluição e uma coluna de aprimoramento, cada uma contendo uma resina. O eluído é recuperado como frações separadas tal que os lons metálicos sejam substancialmente separados um do outro

Elution of metal ions from chelating resin using amino acid eluant

A method of eluting metal ions from a bed of metal-loaded chelating resin wherein the resin includes a crosslinked styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer matrix with pendent methyleneaminopyridine or phosphonic acid groups and the method includes the step of passing an eluant through the bed to at least partially remove the metal ions from the chelating resin and create a metal-rich eluate, wherein the eluant includes an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid compound having a molecular weight less than 500 Daltons.

Safety device for a cantilevered beam and boom assembly incorporating the same

A safety device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for a cantilevered beam (86) pivotally mounted adjacent one end thereof to a support surface is adapted to bridge the beam and the support surface (84) and is structured so that when coupled to the beam and support surface, the safety device maintains the beam in a substantially fixed cantilevered condition until a downward force exceeding a threshold is applied to the beam and thereafter controls downward pivoting of the beam.

An interface assembly including a mask assembly

Mutated hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, dna sequence and method for obtaining herbicide-tolerant plants containing such gene

The invention concerns a nucleic acid sequence coding for a mutated hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) with improved tolerance to HPPD inhibitors, a chimera gene containing said sequence as coding sequence and its use for obtaining plants resistant to certain herbicides.

Recyclable package comprising a flexible pouch

A recyclable flexible pouch (10) whose constituent parts can be easily deconstructed and placed into appropriate recycling streams. Recyclable flexible pouches (10) having a product disposed therein are also disclosed, along with kits containing same. In addition, methods of producing the recyclable flexible pouches and packaged products are also disclosed.

Flexible exoskeleton mask with inflating seal member

A patient interface, including a mask assembly and a headgear assembly, provides improved facial sealing and improved ease of use. The mask assembly includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The seal can be secured between two portions of a snap-fit exoskeleton. The headgear assembly connects to the mask assembly with flexible straps during course fitting and with more rigid straps following course fitting. The straps include holes that fit over a tapering post on the mask assembly.

Elution of metal ions from chelating resin using amino acid eluant

Recyclable container comprising a flexible bag

Envase reciclable para un producto, comprendiendo dicho envase: un cuerpo de bolsa flexible (10) que define una cámara en la cual se puede colocar un producto, teniendo el cuerpo de bolsa una pared frontal (14) y una pared posterior (16), formadas ambas a base de una pluralidad de capas flexibles de diferentes materiales, comprendiendo cada pared al menos una capa interior (60, 66), una capa intermedia (62, 68) y una capa externa (64, 70), unidas una a la otra, estando dicho envase caracterizado por que la unión de la capa intermedia y la capa exterior tiene una fuerza de unión inferior a la fuerza de unión entre la capa intermedia y la capa interior de manera que la capa intermedia y la capa exterior pueden ser separadas de la capa interior, y el cuerpo de la bolsa tiene una abertura que define un paso del flujo para dispensar el producto en o desde el cuerpo de la bolsa. Recyclable container for a product, said package comprising: a flexible bag body (10) defining a chamber in which a product can be placed, the bag body having a front wall (14) and a rear wall (16), both formed on the basis of a plurality of flexible layers of different materials, each wall comprising at least one inner layer (60, 66), an intermediate layer (62, 68) and an outer layer (64, 70), attached to each other. another, said package being characterized in that the union of the intermediate layer and the outer layer has a bond strength less than the bond strength between the intermediate layer and the inner layer so that the intermediate layer and the outer layer can be separated of the inner layer, and the body of the bag has an opening that defines a flow passage to dispense the product into or from the body of the bag.

Packages for consumable products and methods for using same

Packages for housing products and methods of using same are provided. The packages may be used to store consumable products and may be customized, contemporary packages that provide easy handling of the packages and increased purchase interest and marketability amongst consumers. In a general embodiment, the packages (10) of the present disclosure include a body (12) defining an interior (14) for housing a consumable product. The body includes a bottom surface (20) having a centrally-located, vertical axis that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, a front surface (16) that is substantially convex with respect to the vertical axis, and a back surface (18) that is opposed to the front surface and is substantially concave with respect to the vertical axis.

Chimeric hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, dna sequence and method for obtaining plants containing such a gene, with herbicide tolerance

The invention concerns a chimeric hydroxy-phenyl pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), comprising the N-terminal part of a first HPPD associated with the C-terminal part of a second HPPD, a nucleic acid sequence coding for said chimera HPPD, a chimeric gene containing said sequence as coding sequence and its use for obtaining plants resistant to certain herbicides.

An electronic module of a drug delivery device or of a supplemental device for a drug delivery device

An electronic module of a drug delivery device or of a supplemental device for a drug delivery device comprising: a switch configured to detect an operation performed in relation to the drug delivery device or supplemental device and to provide a respective output signal; and monitoring electronics, wherein the monitoring electronics are configured to: measure an electrical property of the switch to obtain at least one value corresponding to the electrical property; and process the at least one value to detect a fault condition of the switch.

インタラクティブなクラウドゲームのための方法、デバイス、およびシステム

【課題】インタラクティブなクラウドゲームのための方法、デバイス、およびシステムを提供する。【解決手段】インターフェース装置は、インターフェース装置と、ゲームコントローラと、遠隔のゲームサーバとの間でメッセージおよびメディアストリームを受信ならびに／または送信するための通信モジュールを含む。インターフェース装置は、インターフェース装置に連結または一体化された表示装置の入力部にアプリケーションの出力を行うように構成された出力モジュールをさらに含む。アプリケーションは、ゲームコントローラが送信するメッセージの実質的にすべてに関連する出力をインターフェース装置が処理および表示する第１モードと、インターフェース装置がゲームコントローラからのメッセージの予め定義されたサブセットを処理および表示し、ゲームサーバからのゲームメディアストリームを表示する第２モードとを実装するように構成される。【選択図】図１Ａ

Innovation platform

A system and a method of emulating a second cloud computing environment on a first cloud computing environment are disclosed herein. The first cloud computing environment includes an innovation platform having a private domain name system. The private domain name system is split between a customer subnet and a private subnet. The customer subnet is limited to communications with only the private subnet. The customer subnet executes an application thereon. The application is targeted for use on the second cloud computing environment.

Mutierte hydroxyphenylpyruvatdioxygenase, dna sequenz und herbizidtolerante pflanzen, die ein solches gen enthalten

Chimäre hydroxyphenylpyruvatdioxygenase, dna sequenz und herbizidtolerante pflanzen, die ein solches gen besitzen

Alpha-particle emitter removal

Methods of purifying acidic metal solutions by removing at least a portion of alpha-particle emitting materials are provided. The purified metal solutions are useful in a variety of applications requiring low levels of alpha-particle emission.

Multi-component food product

A multi-component food product and method having a first pouch containing a first food product and a second pouch containing a second food product. The first pouch and second pouch are mated in a way that allows for simultaneous consumption of the first food product and the second food product.

Flexible pouch with an internal zipper, method for procucing thereof and packaged product therewith

A flexible pouch has an internal zipper adding support to the pouch and allowing the contents of the pouch to be portioned, Flexible pouches having a product disposed therein are also disclosed, along with kits containing same, in addition, methods of producing the flexible pouches and packaged products are also disclosed.

Method, apparatus and devices for determining an absolute time of one or more recorded dose events performed with a medical device

Method for determining an absolute time, T Dose (e) , of one or more recorded dose events (e 1 to e z ) performed with a medical device, wherein e characterizes one particular dose event, wherein the one or more dose events are recorded in a dose event record, wherein at least one part of the dose event record is received (S100) by or receivable by a receiving unit (71), and wherein T Dose (e) is determined (S104) based on at least one time information from a recording unit (11), by which the dose event was recorded for the dose event record, and at least one time information from the receiving unit (71).

Methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming

アルファ粒子放射体除去

【課題】低濃度のアルファ粒子放射性不純物を有する金属組成物の分野、および金属組成物からアルファ粒子放射性不純物を除去する方法を提供する。 【解決手段】アルファ放射性物質を有する酸性金属溶液を提供し、アルファ放射性物質の少なくとも一部分を除去するのに充分な期間にわたって金属溶液をイオン交換樹脂と接触させ、イオン交換樹脂と金属溶液とを分離して精製された金属溶液を提供する。イオン交換樹脂が、キレート化樹脂、アニオン交換樹脂、カチオン交換樹脂、チタニアベースの吸着性樹脂、並びにこれらの混合物から選択される。 【選択図】なし

Alpha-particle emitter removal

Separation of hydrocarbons using regenerable macroporous alkylene-bridged adsorbent

A method for separating natural gas liquids (NGLs) from a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing natural gas liquids and methane, comprising the steps of: i) providing a bed of adsorbent selective for NGLs over methane; ii) passing a hydrocarbon gas mixture containing methane and NGL through the bed of adsorbent to at least partially remove NGLs from the gas mixture to produce: (a) NGL-loaded adsorbent and (b) NGL-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iii) recovering the NGL-depleted hydrocarbon gas mixture; iv) regenerating the NGL-loaded adsorbent by at least partially removing NGLs from the adsorbent; and v) sequentially repeating steps (ii) and (iii) using regenerated adsorbent from step (iv).

Wearable package for consumable products and methods for using same

Wearable packages for consumable products and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the wearable packages include a first compartment for housing a product and a second compartment for housing a bi-stable band. The wearable packages provide several advantages and benefits including, but not limited to convenient carrying and handling of consumable products and easy two-, one-, or no-handed access to products contained within the wearable packages.