Gasification or Liquefaction of Coal Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. 1. A method of gasifying or liquefying coal in a coal stream , the method comprising reacting the coal stream with a molten metal compound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten aluminum compound is aluminum.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is an aluminum alloy.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the molten aluminum compound is an aluminum alloy that includes at least one alloy material selected from the group consisting of silicon claim 3 , magnesium claim 3 , zinc claim 3 , copper claim 3 , iron claim 3 , and calcium.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is silicon.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is a silicon alloy.7. An apparatus for gasifying or liquefying coal claim 1 , the apparatus comprising a reaction vessel designed to hold a molten metal compound claim 1 , a blower to force the coal stream below the surface of the molten metal compound claim 1 , and at least one separator for removing particulate matter from the products.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the reaction vessel further comprises a reaction vessel wall claim 7 , a refractory material claim 7 , and a cooling plate claim 7 , wherein the cooling plate forms a channel for a cooling fluid between the cooling plate and the reaction vessel wall.9. The apparatus of further comprising a steam turbine.10. The apparatus of further comprising an electric generator. The present invention relates to a method to gasify or liquefy coal and to capture and recover carbon, sulfur, ...

Method and Device for Watering a Hanging or Potted Plant

A rainwater catching and plant watering device includes a collecting member forming a rainwater holding area, the collecting member configured to be attached to a portion of a building from which rainwater will flow. There is at least one opening in the collecting member for receiving rainwater flowing from the building. A flow connector directs rainwater in the water holding area to plants or the like. 1. A rainwater catching and plant watering device , comprising:a collecting member forming a rainwater holding area, the collecting member configured to be attached to a portion of a building from which rainwater will flow;at least one opening in the collecting member for receiving rainwater flowing from the building;a flow connector for directing rainwater in the water holding area to plants or the like.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein and further including an impeding member positioned in or adjacent to the flow connector for impeding and controlling the flow of rainwater through the flow connector.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the impeding member is an airstone disposed adjacent to an opening in the collecting member.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit includes a portion having a plurality of openings therein to release the water.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting member is a gutter.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting member includes a capture basin adapted to be connected to said building.7. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a debris blocking element disposed adjacent the at least one opening to prevent debris from blocking the opening8. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising an attaching member attached to the collecting member to attach the device to the building.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the attaching member is an elastic clip.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of one of the at least ...

Off Gas Treatment Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a flue gas stream containing oxygen containing greenhouse gases. In particular, the method comprises reacting a flue gas steam with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath, creating alumina and elemental carbon, elemental sulfur, and molecular nitrogen. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. 1. A method of reducing greenhouse gases from a flue gas stream , the method comprising reacting the flue gas stream with a molten metal compound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten aluminum compound is aluminum.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is an aluminum alloy.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the molten aluminum compound is an aluminum alloy selected from the group consisting of silicon claim 3 , magnesium claim 3 , zinc claim 3 , copper claim 3 , iron claim 3 , and calcium.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is silicon.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is a silicon alloy.7. An apparatus for reducing greenhouse gases from a flue gas stream claim 1 , the apparatus comprising a reaction vessel designed to hold a molten metal compound claim 1 , a blower to force the flue gas stream below the surface of the molten metal compound claim 1 , and at least one separator for removing particulate matter from the products.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the reaction vessel further comprises a reaction vessel wall claim 7 , a refractory material claim 7 , and a cooling plate claim 7 , wherein the cooling plate forms a channel for a cooling fluid between the cooling plate and the reaction vessel wall.9. The apparatus of further comprising a steam turbine.10. The apparatus of further comprising an electric ...

Dynamically Generated Dental Articulator Controls

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a dental articulator which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental cast or “dentures”.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DENTAL ARTICULATION

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a digital dental articulator method which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental restorations or “dentures” and for the development of an orthodontic treatment plan. 1. A system for preparing a dental appliance for a dental patient by using a computer with a program that includes a digital dental articulator apparatus , comprising the steps of:a. creating a digital model of the patient's upper and lower teeth;b. using a computer for digitally mounting the model in the digital dental articulator;c. using as computer for calculating the guiding surfaces of the patient's temporomandibular joints by using wear surfaces between the patient's upper and lower teeth; andd. preparing a dental appliance by using the information obtained from step c.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the guiding surfaces in step c comprises using Eric's rims.3. The system of claim 1 , where the step of calculating the guiding surfaces comprises using a physical model of the teeth and scanning the model to create the digital image of the model.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the guiding surfaces in step c comprises using an intraoral scan of the models the upper and lower teeth.5. The system of wherein the dental appliance comprises a bridge claim 1 , crown claim 1 , full arch claim 1 , braces or any apparatus for adjusting the teeth.6. A system for preparing a dentures for a dental patient by using a c program that includes a digital dental articulator apparatus claim 1 , comprising the steps of:a. creating a digital model of the patient generated bite rims, i.e., Eric's Rims;b. ...

Method to Recycle Plastics, Electronics, Munitions or Propellants Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. 1. An apparatus for recycling plastics , electronics , munitions or propellants , the apparatus comprising:a bowl where a feed stock is mixed with molten aluminum;a reaction vessel containing further molten aluminum,a feed stock feed line connecting the bowl and the reaction vessel, the feed stock line feeding the feed stock and molten aluminum mixture below the surface of the molten aluminum in the reaction vessel, wherein the feed stock with the molten aluminum react in the reaction vessel, such that oxygen and oxygen containing compounds in the feed stock are removed and aluminum oxides are formed; andcollection lines connected to the reaction vessel to remove the products of the reaction.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the molten aluminum comprises an aluminum alloy selected from the group consisting of silicon claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , copper claim 1 , iron claim 1 , and calcium.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bowl uses a vortex of molten aluminum to receive the feed stock.4. The apparatus of wherein the bowl is a ceramic bowl.5. The apparatus of further comprising an aluminum feed line connected to the reaction vessel.6. The apparatus of further comprising a feed line of molten aluminum from the reaction vessel to the bowl.7. The apparatus of wherein slag and lighter reaction products are removed from the top of the molten aluminum in the reaction vessel.8. The apparatus of wherein the collection lines are connected to a low point in the reaction ...

METHOD TO RECYCLE PLASTICS, ELECTRONICS, MUNITIONS OR PROPELLANTS USING A METAL REACTANT ALLOY COMPOSITION

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. 1. A method of recycling plastics , electronics , munitions or propellants , the method comprising:injecting a feed stock into a molten metal compound; andreacting the feed stock with a molten metal compound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten aluminum compound is aluminum.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is an aluminum alloy.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the molten aluminum compound is an aluminum alloy selected from the group consisting of silicon claim 3 , magnesium claim 3 , zinc claim 3 , copper claim 3 , iron claim 3 , and calcium.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is silicon.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal compound is a silicon alloy.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein injecting a feed stock into a molten metal compound comprises injecting claim 1 , using a vortex claim 1 , a feed stock into a molten metal compound.8. An apparatus for recycling plastics claim 1 , electronics claim 1 , munitions or propellants claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a reaction vessel designed to hold a molten metal compound;a ceramic bowl to force a feed stock stream below the surface of the molten metal compound; andat least one separator for removing particulate matter from the products.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the reaction vessel further comprises:a reaction vessel wall;a refractory material; anda cooling plate,wherein the cooling plate forms a channel for a cooling fluid between the cooling plate and the ...

Gasification or liquefaction of coal using a metal reactant alloy composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.

Decorative Light Display

A three-dimensional frame for use with decorative light displays and, more particularly, a frame on which lights can be stung that has frame members formed with snap-fit connector ends, which are connected together by intersection pieces that include a plurality of snap-fit connector receptacles for receiving the connector ends, for forming a frame that can easily be repaired, assembled and disassembled. 1. A display framework formed of interlocking frame members which can be assembled into a three-dimensional shape , comprising:a. a plurality of frame members which, when connected, can form said three-dimensional shape, each member having at least two first snap-fit connector sections;b. a plurality of intersection pieces for connecting said frame members, said intersection pieces comprising a plurality of second snap-fit connector sections, said first and second snap-fit connector sections being shaped and dimensioned to cooperate with each other to form a releasable snap-fit connection between said frame members and said intersection piece.2. The display framework of claim 1 , wherein the frame members and intersection pieces are formed of molded plastic.3. The display framework of claim 1 , wherein said first snap-fit connector sections are comprised of at least one flexible cantilevered arm claim 1 , and said second snap-fit connector sections are comprised of a receptacle for receiving and releasably holding said first snap-fit connector sections.4. The display framework of claim 3 , wherein the intersection pieces comprise four receptacles extending outwardly in the same plane 90 degrees from each other.5. The display framework of claim 1 , wherein the frame members are curved so that when they are connected through said intersection pieces they can form a sphere.6. The display framework of claim 1 , wherein the frame members are linear so that when they are connected through said intersection pieces they can form a rectilinear three-dimensional shape.7. The ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED AIRCRAFT SEAT COMPONENTS

A passenger includes at least one seat component including a first material and at least one additive manufactured component including a second material, the at least one additive manufactured component including a plurality of zones. The at least one additive manufactured component is attached to the at least one seat component. The at least one additive manufactured component includes a lattice structure. Each of the plurality of zones have different physical properties. 1. A passenger seat comprising:at least one seat component;at least one additive manufactured component comprising an outer surface and a lattice structure having a first zone and a second zone;wherein the at least one additive manufactured component is arranged in a head impact region on a rear side of the passenger seat and designed to minimize energy transferred to a passenger's head during impact in a rapid deceleration event;wherein the first zone is arranged adjacent to the outer surface and second zone is arranged behind the first zone;wherein, during impact in the rapid deceleration event, the first zone dissipates and distributes energy from the head impact, and the second zone compresses and absorbs energy from the head impact; andwherein the at least one additive manufactured component is attached to the at least one seat component.2. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the at least one additive manufactured component comprises a material having isotropic properties.3. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the second zone has a lower density than the first zone.4. (canceled)5. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the first zone of the lattice structure has less empty space than the second zone of the lattice structure.6. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the at least one additive manufactured component comprises an outer surface that is contiguous with an outer surface of the at least one seat component.7. (canceled)8. The passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein the at least ...

Gasification or Liquefaction of Coal Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. 1. A reaction vessel for reacting coal particles with molten metal , the reaction vessel comprising:a reaction vessel wall;a refractory material lining an inside of the reaction vessel wall;a cooling plate attached to an outside of the reaction vessel wall, wherein the cooling plate forms a channel for a cooling fluid between the cooling plate and the reaction vessel wall;an aluminum feed line passing through to the reaction vessel wall;a coal injection line passing through the reaction vessel wall and having an outlet in the reaction vessel;a first collection line and a second collection line each passing through the reaction vessel wall at a lower portion of the reaction vessel; anda heat exchanger feed line passing through an upper portion of the reaction vessel wall.2. The reaction vessel of wherein the outlet of the coal injection line is positioned to introduce coal into the reaction vessel below an upper surface of the molten metal thereby mixing the coal into the molten metal such that the coal reacts with the molten metal to produce a liquefied product.3. The reaction vessel of wherein the liquefied product separates from the molten metal by settling to a bottom of the reaction vessel.4. The reaction vessel of wherein the first and section collection lines remove a liquefied product from the reaction vessel claim 1 , wherein a first component of a lighter density is removed using the first collection line claim 1 , and a second component of a heavier density is removed using the second collection line. This ...

Table Leveler that Levels a Tabletop

A table leveler fastens underneath a top of a table and adjusts a level of the top of the table. The table leveler attaches between the top of the table and a riser and includes a body with a plurality of legs that extend outwardly and attach to an underside of the top of the table. An arm pivots about the body and moves the table leveler between a locked position and an unlocked position. 1. A table leveler that attaches to an underside of a tabletop of a table to enable a user to change a level of the tabletop , the table leveler , comprising:a first component that includes a circular body that has a concave cavity on one side and an oppositely disposed side with a flat surface that abuts to the underside of the tabletop, and includes a plurality of legs that are equally spaced apart and extend outwardly from the circular body with each leg including a hole that receives a fastener to fasten the first component to the underside of the tabletop;a second component that attaches to the table and has a mushroom shape in side view and includes a convex shaped end, a threaded hole in a center of the convex shaped end, and a cylindrical extension that extends outwardly from the convex shaped end; anda third component that has a rectangular shaped handle with one end that includes a cylindrically shaped head with a threaded extension that extends outwardly from the cylindrically shaped head,wherein the threads of the threaded extension of the third component engage the threaded hole of the second component and enable the third component to move between a locked position in which the convex shaped end of the second component frictionally locks against the concave cavity of the first component and an unlocked position in which the convex shaped end of the second component frictionally unlocks against the concave cavity of the first component so the first component can move with respect to the second component and adjust the level of the tabletop of the table.2. The table ...

DYNAMICALLY GENERATED DENTAL ARTICULATOR CONTROLS

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a dental articulator which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental cast or “dentures”. 1. An improved method for making dental restorations using an improved dental articulator comprising and upper frame for simulating the upper dental arch and a lower frame for simulating the lower dental arch , a pair of condyle , one or more removable condylar tables , an incisal pin , and a removable anterior guide table , the method comprising the steps of:producing an impression of a patient's dentition;recording the functional dynamics of occlusion to create a functionally generated path record;producing a model of the patient's upper dental arch and lower dental arch;placing the model of the upper arch and the lower arch in the improved articulator;placing the functionally generated path record in the articulator;filling the removable condylar tables and removable anterior guide table with a malleable material; andmanipulating the model of the upper dental arch and the lower dental arch to scribe a path into the malleable material.2. The method of further comprising the step of removing the functionally generated path record and allowing the malleable material to harden.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the functionally generated path is recorded by placing impression material into the patents mouth and having the patent bite with strenuous force in the left and right directions.4. An improved method for making dentures using an improved dental articulator comprising and upper frame for simulating the upper dental arch and a lower frame for simulating the lower dental arch claim 1 , a pair of condyle claim 1 , one or ...

DECORATIVE LIGHT DISPLAY

A decorative light display used with a decorative string of lights comprises an inner and an outer flexible circular-shaped substructure, the flexible substructures including a pair of interlocking notches allowing the substructures to be assembled together to form a generally spherically shaped framework; the substructures having inner and outer circumferences, wherein the notches are formed on the inner circumference of the outer flexible substructure and the outer circumference of the inner flexible substructure; further comprising a sinusoidal wave shape formed on the outer circumferences of the flexible substructures for securing the decorative string of lights in contact therewith. 1. A decorative light display used with a decorative light string comprising: an inner flexible substructure , a middle flexible substructure , and an outer flexible substructure , the flexible substructures including an interlocking mechanism allowing the flexible substructures to be assembled together to form a framework , the flexible substructures supporting the decorative light string in contact therewith.2. The decorative light display of claim 1 , wherein the interlocking mechanism is a pair of interlocking notches formed on cooperating surfaces of the flexible substructures.3. The decorative light display of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of protrusions formed on the substructures for contacting the light string.4. The decorative light display of claim 3 , wherein the protrusions comprise a wavy surface.5. The decorative light display of claim 4 , wherein the wavy surface is selected from the group consisting of a sinusoidal wave shape claim 4 , a rectangular wave shape claim 4 , and a square wave shape.6. A decorative light display used with a decorative string of lights comprising: inner and outer flexible circular-shaped substructures claim 4 , the flexible substructures including a pair of interlocking notches allowing the substructures to be assembled together ...

Container Assembly that Adds Dry Flavoring to a Neck of a Bottle

A container assembly moistens a neck of a bottle and then applies a dry flavoring to the moistened neck. The container assembly includes a base with two side-by-side dispenser trays. One dispenser tray includes a liquid used to moisten the bottle, and another dispenser tray includes the dry flavoring used to coat portions of the moistened bottle. 1. A container assembly that moistens a neck of a beer bottle and applies a dry flavoring to the neck of the beer bottle , the container assembly comprising:a rectangular base with four side walls that form a cavity;a first plastic tray that sits in the cavity such that the first plastic tray is removable from the cavity, includes a bottom and four walls that form a first watertight enclosure, includes a protrusion that extends outwardly from a front one of the four walls of the first plastic tray, and includes a liquid in the first watertight enclosure; anda second plastic tray that sits in the cavity side-by-side with the first plastic tray such that the second plastic tray is removable from the cavity, includes a bottom and four walls that form a second watertight enclosure, includes a protrusion that extends outwardly from a front one of the four wall of the second plastic tray, and includes the dry flavoring in the second watertight enclosure;wherein the protrusions of the first and second plastic trays are shaped as a truncated cone from a top view of the container assembly with the truncated cone emulating a size and a shape of the neck of the beer bottle so the protrusions receive and hold the neck of the beer bottle so a person can apply the liquid and then the dry flavoring to the neck of the bottle.2. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second plastic trays are identically shaped and interchangeable in the cavity.3. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion of the first plastic tray includes a distal end surface that abuts a shoulder of the beer bottle when an end of the ...

Table Leveler that Levels a Tabletop

A table leveler fastens underneath a top of a table and adjusts a level of the top of the table. The table leveler attaches between the top of the table and a riser and includes a body with a plurality of legs that extend outwardly and attach to an underside of the top of the table. An arm pivots about the body and moves the table leveler between a locked position and an unlocked position. 1. A table assembly , comprising:a table with a base that sits on a floor, a tabletop, and a riser that extends between the base and the tabletop and includes an end with a convex surface; anda table leveler with a circular body having a concave surface that engages and rotates in the convex surface of the riser, with four legs that extend outwardly from the circular body such that the four legs have a first end integrally formed to the circular body and a second end fastened to a bottom side of the tabletop, and with a locking mechanism that includes a lever with a first end that pivotally attaches to the circular body and a second end that extends outwardly from the circular body;wherein the lever rotates between a first position that locks the tabletop to the riser and prevents the tabletop from moving and a second position that unlocks the tabletop from the riser so the concave surface rotates in the convex surface of the riser in order to move and level the tabletop.2. The table assembly of claim 1 , wherein the table leveler has spider-shape.3. The table assembly of claim 1 , wherein the four legs are equally spaced apart around the circular body.4. The table assembly of claim 1 , wherein the four legs have a body with a rectangular shape.5. The table assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second end of each of the four legs includes a hole to receive a fastener to connect the table leveler to the bottom side of the tabletop.6. The table assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the lever has a round shape that pivotally attaches to the circular body and rotates about a pin. ...

Gasification or Liquefaction of Coal Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.

Method and Apparatus for Dental Articulation

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a digital dental articulator method which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental restorations or “dentures” and for the development of an orthodontic treatment plan. 1. A method for preparing a dental appliance for a dental patient by using a computer with a program that includes a digital dental articulator apparatus , comprising the steps of:creating a digital model of the patient's upper and lower teeth;using the computer for digitally mounting the model in the digital dental articulator;using the computer for calculating, utilizing a pre-characterized set of rims, guiding surfaces of the patient's temporomandibular joints by using occlusal wear surfaces between the patient's upper and lower teeth; andpreparing the dental appliance by using the calculated guiding surfaces of the patient's temporomandibular joints.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pre-characterized set of rims is Eric's Rims.3. The method of claim 1 , where the step of calculating the guiding surfaces comprises scanning a physical model of the teeth to create the digital image.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the guiding surfaces comprises using an intraoral scan of the models of the upper and lower teeth.5. The method of wherein the dental appliance comprises a bridge claim 1 , crown claim 1 , full arch claim 1 , braces or any apparatus for adjusting the teeth.6. A system for preparing a dental appliance for a dental patient comprising:a computer programmed with a model of a dental articulator apparatus, the computer further programmed to create a digital model of the patient's upper and lower teeth and to ...

Oxidation of organoboron compounds

Method and apparatus for dental articulation

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE HUMAN CUFF FUNCTION AND THEIR USE

Water filter

The invention provides a water filter, particularly suited for household use, with valving (22) which enables either a bypass mode or a filtering mode. During the filtering mode the water flows through a number of filtering layers (8,12) one of which is a microporous membrane (12) and during the bypass mode the water flows parallel to and against the membrane (12) so as to cleanse the membrane (12) of material accumulated thereon during the filtering mode.

SOLID FRICTION REDUCING LUBRICANT COATINGS, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE.

Surfaces which have substantially continuous frictional contact, eg. reciprocating engine parts, are coated with a solid film lubricant having excellent wear characteristics and adhesion. The parts in question may be pistons, and the area to which the wear resistant solid lubricant film is bonded is the piston skirt -- i.e., all or a portion of the area below the piston rings. The lubricant is composed of a polyimide derived from 2,2-bis[4-(4-amino- phenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane ("4-BDAF") and an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid (or dianhydride or ester thereof) containing fluorinated carbon.

Method of coating carbon bodies

Described is a way of sealing a carbon body such as monolithic graphite tooling so that it retains its vacuum integrity through numerous thermal cycles typical of thermoplastic processing. This is accomplished by (a) applying to the body surface a coating formulation composed of a carbon-filled solution of a polyamic acid formed by reaction between pyromellitic acid dianhydride and 2,2-bis[4-(aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane, and (b) heat curing the coated body to cause the polyamic acid to imidize into a thermally cured polyimide.

Container assembly that adds dry flavoring to a neck of a bottle

A container assembly moistens a neck of a bottle and then applies a dry flavoring to the moistened neck. The container assembly includes a base with two side-by-side dispenser trays. One dispenser tray includes a liquid used to moisten the bottle, and another dispenser tray includes the dry flavoring used to coat portions of the moistened bottle.

Method of coating carbon bodies

Described is a way of sealing a carbon body such as monolithic graphite tooling so that it retains its vacuum integrity through numerous thermal cycles typical of thermoplastic processing. This is accomplished by (a) applying to the body surface a coating formulation com­posed of a carbon-filled solution of a polyamic acid formed by reaction between pyromellitic acid dianhydride and a 2,2-bis[4-(aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane, and (b) heat curing the coated body to cause the polyamic acid to imidize into a thermally cured polyimide.

Household water filter

IMPROVED HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTER ABSTRACT The invention provides a water filter, particu-larly suited for household use, with valving which enables either a bypass mode or a filtering mode. During the filtering mode the water flows through a number of filtering layers one of which is a microporous membrane and during the bypass mode the water flows parallel to and against the membrane so as to cleanse the membrane of material accumulated thereon during the filtering mode.

Household water filter

The invention provides a water filter, particularly suited for household use, with valving which enables either a bypass mode or a filtering mode. During the filtering mode the water flows through a number of filtering layers one of which is a microporous membrane and during the bypass mode the water flows parallel to and against the membrane so as to cleanse the membrane of material accumulated thereon during the filtering mode.

Dynamically generated dental articulator controls

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a dental articulator which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental cast or "dentures".

Decorative light display

A decorative light display used with a decorative string of lights comprises an inner and an outer flexible circular-shaped substructure, the flexible substructures including a pair of interlocking notches allowing the substructures to be assembled together to form a generally spherically shaped framework; the substructures having inner and outer circumferences, wherein the notches are formed on the inner circumference of the outer flexible substructure and the outer circumference of the inner flexible substructure; further comprising a sinusoidal wave shape formed on the outer circumferences of the flexible substructures for securing the decorative string of lights in contact therewith.

Apparatus to recycle plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants using a metal reactant alloy composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.

Mixed diamine chain extender

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Mixtures of aromatic diamines, polyurethanes made therefrom, and processes for the preparation of the polyurethanes. The mixtures of aromatic diamines of the invention comprise a first aromatic diamine having a machine gel time of 1 to 4 seconds in a 50,000 psi modulus RIM formulation reaction and the second aromatic diamine having a slower machine gel time of 1.5 to 15 times that of the first aromatic diamine. The mixtures provide gel times of 2.5 to 10 seconds, suitable for filling large molds such as automative body panels. The novel aromatic diamine mixtures allow use of larger proportions of diamine to provide polyurethanes which are rigid but not brittle at demold and have unexpectedly superior flexural modulus properties. The polyurethanes formed with the chain extender mixtures of the invention have flexural modulus superior to polyurethanes formed from either of the diamines individually.

Method and apparatus for dental articulation

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a digital dental articulator method which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental restorations or "dentures" and for the development of an orthodontic treatment plan.

Gasification or liquefaction of coal using a metal reactant alloy composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.

Verfahren zur Gewinnung von unverzweigten alpha-Olefinen

Additive manufactured aircraft seat components

A passenger includes at least one seat component including a first material and at least one additive manufactured component including a second material, the at least one additive manufactured component including a plurality of zones. The at least one additive manufactured component is attached to the at least one seat component. The at least one additive manufactured component includes a lattice structure. Each of the plurality of zones have different physical properties.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von alpha-Olefinen mit hohem Vinylolefingehalt

Verfahren zur Gewinnung von unverzweigten alpha-Olefinen

Equipment control system and methods for its use

Process for producing graphene, other carbon allotropes and materials

Methods and systems are described for the synthesis of graphene, synthetic graphite, and other carbon allotropes. Thus, the method describes a method to synthesize carbon nanostructures and synthetic graphite by using unrecyclable materials, such as plastic wastes (i.e., Polypropylene, Styrene, Polyethylene, Poly Vinyl Chloride, PVDF, tires, etc.), Liquid wastes (i.e. tank bottoms, PVDF liquid foams, contaminated oils, etc.) (unrecyclable carbons) regardless of its state, cleanliness, or whether it is contaminated with other byproducts.

Improvements in and relating to Drill Coulters.

3907. Goss, J. P., and Goss, E. E. Feb. 28. Manuring and fertilizing ; seeds, sowing.- Relates to the form of coulters for agricultural drills to prevent the soil from being pressed down without being broken. The coulter b has its under surface a inclined at an angle to the horizontal, as shown in Fig. 1. The coulter may be secured to its stem by any suitable means, such as a bolt c.

Equipment control system and methods for its use

An equipment control system is disclosed, which includes a control unit (102) through which all equipment control instructions are implemented and monitored, at least one piece of equipment to be controlled (104) and at least one remote user interface (106), designed to allow a user to select and pass commands to the control unit and receive equipment status information from the piece of equipment via the control unit, which can refine the status information. A method for using the system is also disclosed.

Equipment control system and methods for its use

Process for producing graphene, other carbon allotropes and materials

Methods and systems are described for the synthesis of graphene, synthetic graphite, and other carbon allotropes. Thus, the method describes a method to synthesize carbon nanostructures and synthetic graphite by using unrecyclable materials, such as plastic wastes (i.e., Polypropylene, Styrene, Polyethylene, Poly Vinyl Chloride, PVDF, tires, etc.), Liquid wastes (i.e. tank bottoms, PVDF liquid foams, contaminated oils, etc.) (unrecyclable carbons) regardless of its state, cleanliness, or whether it is contaminated with other byproducts.

Process for recovering straight-chain alpha-olefins

Method to recycle plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants using a metal reactant alloy composition

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.

Polyhydroxyalkane/aromatic diamine chain extenders

Improvements in, or Additions to, Mowing Machines.

13,563. Goss, J. P., and Goss, E. E. June 17. Mowing-machines.-Relates to detail improvements. A standard B is secured to the knife-bar A, shown in rear view in Fig. 2, in such a position that the line of its direction passes through the hinge joint of the cutting-apparatus. A shaft C, carrying a frame D with tines or prongs d, d, is adjustably mounted on the standard B. The frame D is driven by belt or chain gearing from the axle of the main wheels, so as to cause the tines d to force the crop against the cutting- apparatus. A series of lifting-fingers G, G are attached to the knife-bar to raise fallen crops. A vertical knife H is secured at the outer end of the cutting-apparatus to sever or separate tangled stalks.

Cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyls

Table leveler that levels a tabletop

A table leveler fastens underneath a top of a table and adjusts a level of the top of the table. The table leveler attaches between the top of the table and a riser and includes a body with a plurality of legs that extend outwardly and attach to an underside of the top of the table. An arm pivots about the body and moves the table leveler between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Dynamically generated dental articulator controls

This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for recording and simulating the condylar movement of an individual. This invention also provides a dental articulator which is designed to simulate the jaw or condylar movements of a patient. This instrument enables a dentist to obtain the necessary diagnostic information for treatment of the occlusal irregularities, such as malocclusion, and the fabrication of dental cast or “dentures”.

Table leveler that levels a tabletop

A table leveler fastens underneath a top of a table and adjusts a level of the top of the table. The table leveler attaches between the top of the table and a riser and includes a body with a plurality of legs that extend outwardly and attach to an underside of the top of the table. An arm pivots about the body and moves the table leveler between a locked position and an unlocked position.