LADLE SHROUD FOR CASTING METAL, KIT OF PARTS FOR COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR COUPLING SAID LADLE SHROUD TO A LADLE, METAL CASTING INSTALLATION AND COUPLING PROCESS

A metal casting installation comprises a ladle comprising an inner nozzle in fluid communication with the through-opening of a top gate plate. The installation contains a ladle shroud coupling assembly comprising a support frame comprising a bottom gate plate and a passage. The support frame is slidingly coupled to a planar bottom surface of a top gate plate of the inner nozzle of the ladle, such that the opening of the bottom gate plate can be brought in or out of registry with the through-opening of the top gate plate. A drawer frame can be can be moved through the passage of the support frame. The bore of a specifically designed ladle shroud capable of being reversibly coupled to latches can be brought into or out of registry with the opening of the bottom gate plate. 115.-. (canceled)16. Shroud for casting metal from a ladle , said nozzle comprising:{'b': '1', '(a) a bore extending parallel to a first longitudinal axis, X, from an inlet orifice to an outlet orifice,'} [{'b': '1', 'a planar upstream surface normal to said longitudinal axis, X, said upstream surface comprising said inlet orifice and being defined by an upstream perimeter,'}, 'a downstream surface defined by a downstream perimeter and separated from the upstream surface by,', 'a peripheral wall contiguous to both upstream and downstream perimeters defining the thickness of the plate at the level of the upstream perimeter, and comprising at least a first and a second gripping portions separated from each other by the bore,, '(b) an inlet portion located at an upstream end of the ladle shroud and consisting of a plate comprising{'b': '1', '(c) a tubular portion extending along said first longitudinal axis, X, from said downstream surface of the inlet portion to a downstream end, opposite to the upstream end, and where said outlet orifice is located,'}{'b': '1', 'claim-text': [{'b': '1', 'said leading edge forms with a plane parallel to the upstream surface an angle, α, and'}, {'b': 3', '1', '2', '1', ...

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DRIVE DEVICE OF A REGULATION VALVE FOR CASTING LIQUID METAL

A device for driving a regulation valve for casting liquid metal contains a main rod controlling the opening and closing of the valve, and a coupler linking the main rod and the valve. The device also contains a coupler controller able to activate and deactivate the coupler, enabling linkage and detachment of the main rod and the valve. 113-. (canceled)14. Device for driving a regulation valve for casting liquid metal , comprising a main rod controlling the opening and closing of the valve , and a valve—main rod coupler , wherein the device further comprises a coupler controller means of controlling the coupling means configured to activate and deactivate the coupling means.15. Device according to claim 14 , wherein the coupler controller comprises a coupling piston connected to a coupling rod having an end claim 14 , wherein the end of the coupling rod is configured to activate and deactivate the valve—main rod coupler by sliding of the piston and coupling rod.16. Device according to claim 15 , wherein the coupling rod is slidably mounted inside the main rod.17. Device according to claim 14 , wherein the valve—main rod coupler comprises at least one stud attached to the main rod claim 14 , mounted so as to be able to move with respect to the main rod betweenan activated position, in which the stud extends transversely to the main rod while projecting from this rod so as to be able to couple the main rod and the valve, anda deactivated position, in which the stud is at least partially retracted in the main rod, so as to be able to decouple the main rod and the valve.18. Device according to claim 17 , wherein the end of the main rod is configured to be received in a housing in the valve claim 17 , and wherein the stud comprises a stop surface arranged to hold the end in the housing when the stud is in the activated position.19. Device according to claim 14 , further comprising a coupling return configured to return the coupling to its deactivated configuration.20. ...

Length-adjustable push bar exit device

A push bar exit device includes a longitudinal housing configured to be mounted on an inside surface of a door, the housing having an interior, a head end, and an open tail end. A length-adjustment tailpiece is slidably installed in the open tail end of the housing. The tailpiece may be slidable continuously within the housing to provide a continuous length adjustment, or it may be incrementally adjustably longitudinally by selective engagement with any of a plurality of detent pairs at discrete positions in the housing from the open tail end, whereby the tailpiece is movable incrementally into any of the discrete longitudinal positions defined by the detent pairs.

CYLINDRICAL LATCH EXIT DEVICE

A push bar door exit device includes a latch actuation assembly configured to be installed in a door and including a linearly-movable latch retractor; a door latch operatively coupled to the latch retractor so as to be moved from a latched position to an unlatched position by the linear movement of the latch retractor; and a push bar mechanism configured for being mounted on the door and including a linearly-movable push bar operatively coupled to the latch actuation assembly so as to translate a linear motion of the push bar into the linear movement of the latch retractor. 1. A push bar door exit device , comprising:a latch actuation assembly configured to be installed in a door and including a linearly-movable latch retractor;a door latch operatively coupled to the latch retractor so as to be moved from a latched position to an unlatched position by linear movement of the latch retractor; anda push bar mechanism configured for being mounted on the door and including a linearly-movable push bar operatively coupled to the latch actuation assembly so as to translate a linear motion of the push bar into the linear movement of the latch retractor.2. The push bar door exit device of claim 1 , wherein the latch actuation assembly includes a rotatable handle operatively coupled to the latch retractor claim 1 , wherein the latch retractor is linearly movable in response to rotation of the handle.3. The push bar door exit device of claim 1 , further comprising:a pull pivot operatively contacting the latch retractor; anda pull linkage operatively coupling the push bar to the pull pivot.4. The push bar door exit device of claim 3 , further comprising a head piece including a mounting tab claim 3 , wherein the pull pivot is coupled rotatably to the mounting tab.5. The push bar door exit device of claim 3 , further comprising a head piece including a first mounting tab and a second mounting tab claim 3 , wherein the first mounting tab and the second mounting tab are ...

Ratchet fastening nut

A clamp-action ratchet fastening nut assembly comprising, a body having a proximal end and a distal end, a hollow cap connected to the body, an annular collar within the cap and defining an interior camming surface, a plurality of threaded axial nut sections disposed in the hollow cap in engagement with the annular collar, and configured for movement between a radially closed position in which the plurality of threaded axial nut sections form an axial bore having a continuous internal thread, and a radially open position, and a spring positioned in the hollow cap and configured to bias the plurality of threaded axial nut sections proximally against the interior camming surface of the annular collar, whereby the plurality of threaded axial nut sections is urged from the radially open position to the radially closed position.

MICROWAVE PRESSURE COOKER

A chamber formed of a dielectric material is sealed with a lid for use in a microwave oven. The lid contains a pair of translating grip that engage the chamber rim to seal the vessel to contain pressure. The grips can be activated to release the lid by a centrally disposed button type actuator. The grips are coupled to a vent release means formed within the shell like construction of the lid. 1. A pressure containing chamber , comprising:a) a vessel having an upper rim with a flange portion,b) a lid for sealing the vessel,c) a resilient sealing means disposed between the lid and the upper rim,d) a pair of arc shaped laterally translating grips that have a lower surface for grasping the flange portion of the vessel to urge the lid in sealed engagement with the vessel by compressing the resilient sealing means,e) an actuator disposed in the center of the lid that is operative to move to an upper vertical direction position to display a pressurized state of the vessel in which urging the said actuator to a lower vertical laterally displaces the translating grips from the position urging the lid in sealed engagement with the vessel by compressing the resilient sealing means.2. The pressure containing chamber of wherein the actuator is a button disposed in the center of the lid to be flush with an upper surface thereof when the vessel is not pressurized.3. The pressure containing chamber of further comprising a latching means that is operative to lock the grips when the vessel is under pressure.4. The pressure containing chamber of wherein the latching means is a first vent means that remains open until the arc shaped laterally translating grips urge the lid in sealed engagement with the vessel by compressing the resilient sealing means.5. The pressure containing chamber of further comprising a vent well in the lid disposed outside of a vertical channel therein that receives the actuator.6. The pressure containing chamber of wherein the first vent means is disposed in ...

DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY

A door closer assembly configured for replacing a previous door closer assembly and installing using pre-existing mounting holes. The door closer assembly includes a closer having a closer housing and a pair of universal mounting brackets. The closer housing has an abutment surface along an axis of the closer. Each universal mounting brackets has mounting openings aligning with the pre-existing mounting holes. The closer is secured to the universal mounting brackets. 1. A door closer assembly mountable on a mounting surface with one of a plurality of patterns of pre-existing mounting holes , the door closer assembly comprising:a closer housing having first and second opposed ends; anda first universal mounting bracket configured to retain the closer housing at the first end thereof, and a second universal mounting bracket configured to retain the closer housing at the second end thereof, each of the first and second universal mounting brackets having a plurality of mounting openings arranged in a pattern in which at least one of the mounting openings is alignable with at least one of the pre-existing mounting holes in any two or more of the plurality of patterns.2. The door closer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pattern of the mounting openings in the first universal mounting bracket is a mirror image of the pattern of the mounting openings in the second universal mounting bracket.3. The door closer assembly of claim 2 , wherein the patterns of the mounting openings include at least one slot.4. The door closer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first universal mounting bracket and the second universal mounting bracket each comprises a securing portion configured to grip the closer housing claim 1 , the closer housing being slidable along the securing portions.5. The door closer assembly of claim 4 , wherein the securing portion comprises a pair of arms claim 4 , each arm comprising an extending portion and a securing lip restricting the closer housing to movement ...

AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC TRADE MATCHING SYSTEMS AND METHODS SUPPORTING A NEGOTIATION FRAMEWORK

Embodiments of the present invention may provide an electronic negotiation framework and data storage system to facilitate the electronic trading of corporate bonds, government bonds, and other semi-liquid financial assets. The electronic negotiation framework may allow two or more market participants to engage each other in an electronic negotiation using numeric responses. These responses may be captured, stored, and then converted into market-standard, conversant messages which are transmitted over a communication network. This electronic “conversation” preferably follows a structured rubric determining the “receive/respond” prompts which enable opposing parties to more efficiently reach mutually agreeable transaction terms. All of these receive/respond messages may be stored in the computer system's database for structured review and analysis. 1. An electronic trading system , comprising:a computer memory storing data and instructions;a network interface configured to communicate with at least two users over a communication network; and ["causing a user interface to be presented on each of the at least two users' client computing devices; and", ["1) prompting a first user to input, via said user interface, one or more first numeric parameters indicative of said first user's present interest in an electronic trading transaction concerning a financial instrument,", '2) converting, by said at least one computer processor, said one or more first numeric parameters into a first market-standard, conversant message and transmitting said first message to a second user via said network interface and said communication network, wherein a first state concerning said first user is updated,', "3) prompting said second user to input, via said user interface and in response to said first message, one or more second numeric parameters indicative of said second user's present interest in said electronic trading transaction concerning said financial instrument, and", '4) ...

DOOR CLOSING DEVICE WITH MULTI-RATIO RACK AND PINION

A door-closing device connectable by a linkage assembly between a door and a door frame includes a piston linearly movable between a door-open position and a door-closed position toward which the piston is biased. The piston has first and second sets of rack teeth disposed thereon. A pinion gear is mounted on a rotatable shaft coupled to the linkage assembly, the pinion gear having a first set of gear teeth along a first circumferential portion for engagement with the first set of rack teeth, and a second set of gear teeth along a second circumferential portion for engagement with the second set of rack teeth, the engagement between the first set of pinion gear teeth and the first set of rack teeth providing a first gear ratio, and the engagement of the second set of pinion gear teeth with the second set of rack teeth providing a second gear ratio. 1. A door-closing device configured to be connected by an articulated linkage arm assembly between a door and a door frame so as to bias the door from an open position toward a closed position , the door-closing device comprising:a piston having first and second ends, the piston being movable linearly between a door-open position and a door-closed position;at least first and second sets of rack teeth arranged linearly along the piston between the first and second ends of the piston;a biasing element engageable with the piston so as to bias the piston toward the door-closed position; anda pinion gear mounted on a rotatable shaft coupled to the articulated linkage arm assembly, the pinion gear having a first set of pinion gear teeth along a first circumferential portion of the pinion gear and configured to engage the first set of rack teeth, and a second set of pinion gear teeth along a second circumferential portion of the pinion gear and configured to engage the second set of rack teeth, the first set of pinion gear teeth having a first gear radius and the second set of pinion gear teeth having a second gear radius.2. The ...

DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY

A method of installing a replacement door closer assembly including a closer mechanism includes the steps of: (a) removing a previous door closer assembly from a mounting surface of a door or a door jamb; (b) fixing a first mounting bracket on the mounting surface through a first pre-existing mounting hole; (c) extending the closer mechanism of the replacement door closer assembly through the first mounting bracket while aligning a second mounting bracket with at least a second pre-existing mounting hole in the mounting surface; (d) sliding the closer mechanism back toward the first mounting bracket so that the second mounting bracket can be fixed to the mounting surface through the second pre-existing mounting hole; and (e) positioning and securing the closer mechanism between the first and second mounting brackets. 120-: (canceled)21. A method of installing a replacement door closer assembly including a closer housing , the method comprising:(a) removing a previous door closer assembly from a mounting surface on either a door or a door jamb;(b) fixing a first mounting bracket to the mounting surface through a first pre-existing mounting hole in the mounting surface;(c) sliding the closer housing of the replacement door closer assembly through the first mounting bracket;(d) sliding the closer housing back toward the first mounting bracket;(e) fixing a second mounting bracket to the mounting surface through a second pre-existing mounting hole in the mounting surface;(f) positioning the closer housing by sliding the closer housing between a first securing portion of the first mounting bracket and a second securing portion of the second mounting bracket, the first and second securing portions being configured for gripping the closer housing; and(g) securing the closer housing to the first and second mounting brackets at a final position.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein each of the first and second mounting brackets includes a base claim 21 , the method further ...

DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY

A door closer assembly configured for replacing a previous door closer assembly and installing using pre-existing mounting holes. The door closer assembly includes a closer having a closer housing and a pair of universal mounting brackets. The closer housing has an abutment surface along an axis of the closer. Each universal mounting brackets has mounting openings aligning with the pre-existing mounting holes. The closer is secured to the universal mounting brackets. 120-. (canceled)21. A door closer assembly mountable on a mounting surface with a plurality of pre-existing mounting holes , the door closer assembly comprising:a closer housing having first and second opposed housing ends;a first mounting bracket configured to retain the closer housing between the first housing end and the second housing end, and comprising a first securing portion and at least one first opening alignable with at least one of the pre-existing mounting holes in the mounting surface; anda second mounting bracket configured to retain the closer housing between the first housing end and the second housing end, and comprising a second securing portion and at least one second opening alignable with at least another one of the pre-existing mounting holes in the mounting surface, wherein the closer housing is slidable along the first and second securing portions.22. The door closer assembly of claim 21 , wherein the at least one first opening is a pattern of first openings in the first mounting bracket claim 21 , and the at least one second opening is a pattern of second openings in the second mounting bracket claim 21 , and the pattern of second openings is a mirror image of the pattern of first openings.23. The door closer assembly of claim 21 , wherein each of the first and second securing portions is configured to support the closer housing and to restrict the closer housing to movement along a longitudinal axis of the closer housing.24. The door closer assembly of claim 23 , wherein the ...

EASY INSTALL EXIT DEVICE

A push bar exit device for installation on a door, wherein the exit device includes a head segment including a latch mechanism having a retractable latch bolt, the head segment being configured for installation on the door; a push bar segment including push bar operatively installed in a housing, the push bar segment being configured to be installable on the door adjacent to and separately from the head segment; and a coupling mechanism operatively coupling the push bar to the latch mechanism, whereby the latch mechanism is operable to retract the latch bolt in response to a pushing force applied to the push bar. 1. A push bar exit device for installation on an exit door , the push bar exit device comprising:a head segment configured for installation on an exit door, the head segment including a latch mechanism having a retractable latch bolt;a push bar segment including a push bar operatively installed in a housing, the push bar segment being configured to be installable on the exit door adjacent to and separately from the head segment; anda coupling mechanism operatively coupling the push bar to the latch mechanism when the head segment and the push bar segment are installed on the exit door, whereby the latch mechanism is operated to retract the retractable latch bolt in response to a pushing force applied to the push bar.2. The push bar exit device of claim 1 , wherein the head segment includes a pair of slots claim 1 , and wherein the push bar housing has a coupling end with a pair of resilient tabs claim 1 , each of which is configured to be received in one of the slots to connect the head segment to the push bar segment.3. The push bar exit device of claim 1 , wherein the push bar is operatively coupled to the latch bolt by an actuator pin.4. The push bar exit device of claim 3 , wherein the actuator pin is coupled to a coupling arm disposed in the housing so as to be engageable by the push bar claim 3 , whereby a pushing force applied to the push bar is ...

ZEOLITE PARTICLES, SYSTEMS FOR USING SAME AND METHODS OF USE IN DESICCATION

Methods, compositions, systems and devices are provided in which zeolite particles, preferably of silicon and aluminum, are used as desiccants. In embodiments a plurality of zeolite particles are provided that are less than 1 mm in size. The particles may be arrayed such that at least some of the plurality of particles are spaced apart from each other and may be arrayed in rows and columns. Embodiments provide the particles are useful or removing water under ambient conditions and in removing water from air or material and in an embodiment removing water from plant material, such as harvested crop material, or where the dried air is contacted with plant material. Microwave radiation may be used to efficiently and in a cost effective manner dehydrate the rehydrated particles. 1. A method of removing water from material or air comprising water , the method comprising , i) zeolite particles comprising silicon and aluminum;', 'ii) zeolite particles of 1 millimeter (mm) or less in diameter and length; or', 'iii) a combination of (a) and (b); and, 'a) contacting said material or air with a plurality of zeolite particles, said plurality comprising,'}b) moving water from said material or air into said plurality of zeolite particles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said concentration of aluminum is about 5% to 45%.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said material comprises plant material or said air having water moved to said plurality of zeolites is contacted with plant material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality comprises zeolite particles of less than 1 mm in diameter and length.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality comprises zeolite particles of about 0.5 μm to 50 μm in diameter and length.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality comprises zeolite particles of about 100-400 nm in diameter and length.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said water is removed from said plant or other material under ambient temperature conditions.8. The ...

Ladle shroud for casting metal, kit of parts for coupling assembly for coupling said ladle shroud to a ladle, metal casting installation and coupling process

The present invention concerns a metal casting installation comprising a ladle (11) comprising an inner nozzle (113) in fluid communication with the through-opening of a top gate plate (114u), and equipped with a ladle shroud coupling assembly comprising: (a) a support frame (211) comprising a bottom gate plate (114d) and a passage (120), said support frame (211) being slidingly coupled to a planar bottom surface of the top gate plate (114u), such that the opening (114a) of the bottom gate plate (114d) can be brought in or out of registry with the through-opening of the top gate plate (114u), (b) a drawer frame (210) inserted in the passage (120) of the support frame (211), such that the drawer frame (210) can be moved back and forth through said passage (120), (c) first and second latches (30) resiliently mounted such that they can move from a coupling position, to a loading position, (d) a specifically designed ladle shroud (111), comprising a bore (115) and gripping means suitable for being reversibly coupled to the first and second latches (30), wherein the drawer frame (210), by moving through the passage (120) of the support frame can bring the bore (115) of the ladle shroud (111) alternatively in and out of registry with the opening (114a) of the bottom gate plate (114d).

Door closer assembly

A door closer assembly configured for replacing a previous door closer assembly and installing using pre-existing mounting holes. The door closer assembly includes a closer having a closer housing and a pair of universal mounting brackets. The closer housing has an abutment surface along an axis of the closer. Each universal mounting brackets has mounting openings aligning with the pre-existing mounting holes. The closer is secured to the universal mounting brackets.

Door latch lever

Adjustable backset mortise lock

The mortise lock of the invention has an adjustable backset employing a latch bolt spacer, a dead bolt extender and two body spacers between the mortise lock body and mortise lock face plate. All the spacers are removable.

Sliding gate valve comprising a carriage

The present invention concerns a sliding gate valve of a metallurgic vessel comprising a carriage. The carriage comprises a plate frame for supporting a first refractory plate and the plate frame is slideably mounted on a carriage support structure for sliding along a first axis. The carriage comprises a selecting device for selecting between a first stroke ΔX1 and a second stroke ΔX2 by moving a blocking member between a blocking and a non-blocking position. When the blocking 10 member is located in the blocking position a first bumper portion of the plate frame is bumping into the blocking member if the plate frame is to slide beyond a nominal end-position. When the blocking member is located in the non-blocking position the first bumper portion is not bumping into the blocking member if the plate frame is to slide beyond a nominal end-position, thereby allowing the plate frame to slide beyond the nominal end-position to a service end-position.

Drive device of a regulation valve for casting liquid metal

The invention relates to a drive device (10) of a regulation valve for casting liquid metal, including a main rod (16) for controlling the opening and closing of the valve, and a means (40) for coupling the main rod (16) to the valve. The device also comprises a means (62, 64) for controlling a coupling means (40), suitable for activating and deactivating the coupling means.

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Drsni zaporni ventil, ki vsebuje voziček

Automated electronic trade matching systems and methods supporting a negotiation framework

Embodiments of the present invention may provide an electronic negotiation framework and data storage system to facilitate the electronic trading of corporate bonds, government bonds, and other semi-liquid financial assets. The electronic negotiation framework may allow two or more market participants to engage each other in an electronic negotiation using numeric responses. These responses may be captured, stored, and then converted into market-standard, conversant messages which are transmitted over a communication network. This electronic "conversation" preferably follows a structured rubric determining the "receive/respond" prompts which enable opposing parties to more efficiently reach mutually agreeable transaction terms. All of these receive/respond messages may be stored in the computer system's database for structured review and analysis.

Composições de eletrodo positivo e arquiteturas para baterias de zinco recarregáveis aquosas, e baterias de zinco recarregáveis aquosas usando as mesmas

COMPOSIÇÕES DE ELETRODO POSITIVO E ARQUITETURAS PARA BATERIAS DE ZINCO RECARREGÁVEIS AQUOSAS, E BATERIAS DE ZINCO RECARREGÁVEIS AQUOSAS USANDO AS MESMAS. São fornecidas baterias recarregáveis, eletrodos positivos e métodos para fabricar baterias recarregáveis e eletrodos positivos. Uma bateria recarregável conforme divulgada inclui um eletrodo negativo de zinco metálico, um eletrólito com um pH entre ~4 e ~6 e um eletrodo positivo. O eletrodo positivo inclui um coletor de corrente e uma camada de revestimento de primer aplicada ao coletor de corrente para formar um coletor de corrente revestido com primer para proteger o coletor de corrente do eletrólito. A camada de revestimento primário inclui um aglutinante e um enchimento condutor. O eletrodo positivo inclui ainda uma camada composta de eletrodo positivo aplicada à camada de revestimento primário. A camada composta de eletrodo positivo inclui um aglutinante hidrofílico, um aditivo condutor e um material que sofre reações faradaicas reversíveis com íons de zinco.

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Slide closure for a vessel that operatively contains molten metal, comprising: a slide housing including a recess receiving a first refractory closure plate; a slide unit including an opening receiving a second refractory closure plate; wherein at least one clamping mechanism is arranged to start the clamping of the corresponding refractory closure plate via an actuation of the at least one clamping mechanism when the slide unit is displaced relative to the slide housing and the first and the second refractory closure plates are distant apart from each other, essentially before the first and the second faces of the respective first and the second refractory closure plates are in contact under pressure.

Systems and methods for delivery of gases to algal cultures

Photobioreactors according to embodiments of the present invention deliver nutrient gas intermittently to the photobioreactor media. In some embodiments, one or more gases are delivered according to a duty cycle or timing pattern. According to some embodiments, algae is grown in a photobioreactor using intermittent introduction of carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, carbon dioxide is supplied to algae grown in a photobioreactor in whole or in part from a head space above the media of the photobioreactor.

Válvula de compuerta deslizante que comprende un carro

La presente invención se refiere a una válvula de compuerta corrediza de un recipiente metalúrgico que comprende un carro. El carro comprende un marco de placa para soportar una primera placa refractaria y el marco de placa está montado de manera deslizable sobre una estructura de soporte del carro para deslizarse a lo largo de un primer eje. El carro comprende un dispositivo de selección para seleccionar entre una primera carrera ΔX1 y una segunda carrera ΔX2 moviendo un miembro de bloqueo entre una posición de bloqueo y una posición de no bloqueo. Cuando el miembro de bloqueo 10 está situado en la posición de bloqueo, una primera porción de parachoques del marco de placa choca contra el miembro de bloqueo si el marco de placa debe deslizarse más allá de una posición final nominal. Cuando el miembro de bloqueo está situado en la posición de no bloqueo, la primera porción de parachoques no choca contra el miembro de bloqueo si el marco de la placa debe deslizarse más allá de una posición final nominal, permitiendo así que el marco de la placa se deslice más allá de la posición final nominal. a una posición final de servicio. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Zamknięcie suwakowe do zbiornika zawierającego stopiony metal

Zawór zasuwowy zawierający wózek

Kuljettimen käsittävä luistiventtiili

Positive electrode compositions and architectures for aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries, and aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries using the same

Provided are rechargeable batteries, positive electrodes, and methods for manufacturing rechargeable batteries and positive electrodes. A rechargeable battery as disclosed includes a zinc metal negative electrode, an electrolyte having a pH between ˜4 and ˜6, and a positive electrode. The positive electrode includes a current collector and a primer coating layer applied to the current collector to form a primer-coated current collector for protecting the current collector from the electrolyte. The primer coating layer includes a binder and a conductive filler. The positive electrode further includes a positive electrode composite layer applied to the primer coating layer. The positive electrode composite layer includes a hydrophilic binder, a conductive additive, and a material that undergoes reversible faradaic reactions with zinc ions.

Systems and methods for harvesting algae from photobioreactors

A method for harvesting algae according to embodiments of the present invention includes filling a reservoir at least partially with a liquid, submerging a bag at least partially in the liquid, the bag containing media, the media comprising algae, the bag comprising a first end, a second end, a harvesting port located closer to the first end than to the second end, and a gas port, delivering gas into the bag through the gas port, and raising the second end of the bag by accumulating the gas at the second end to flow the media toward the harvesting port.

Synergistic heat pumped thermal storage and flexible carbon capture system

A power plant system is disclosed. The power plant system includes a combustor, a turbine configured to generate electricity, a carbon capture system configured to remove at least a portion of carbon-based gasses from the flue gas downstream from the combustor, and a thermal storage system including a hot storage unit configured to store heat generated at least by resistively-heated gas at a hot temperature, the hot temperature greater than ambient temperature. The power plant is configured to operate in at least a first mode for storing thermal energy in the thermal storage system and a second mode for releasing the stored thermal energy from the thermal storage system and during the second mode, heat stored in the hot storage unit is transferred to the carbon capture system.

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Slide closure for a vessel that operatively contains molten metal, comprising: a slide housing including a recess receiving a first refractory closure plate; a slide unit including an opening receiving a second refractory closure plate; wherein at least one clamping mechanism is arranged to start the clamping of the corresponding refractory closure plate via an actuation of the at least one clamping mechanism when the slide unit is displaced relative to the slide housing and the first and the second refractory closure plates are distant apart from each other, essentially before the first and the second faces of the respective first and the second refractory closure plates are in contact under pressure.

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Slide closure for a vessel that operatively contains molten metal, comprising: a slide housing including a recess receiving a first refractory closure plate; a slide unit including an opening receiving a second refractory closure plate; wherein at least one clamping mechanism is arranged to start the clamping of the corresponding refractory closure plate via an actuation of the at least one clamping mechanism when the slide unit is displaced relative to the slide housing and the first and the second refractory closure plates are distant apart from each other, essentially before the first and the second faces of the respective first and the second refractory closure plates are in contact under pressure.

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Slide closure for a vessel that operatively contains molten metal, comprising: a slide housing including a recess receiving a first refractory closure plate; a slide unit including an opening receiving a second refractory closure plate; wherein at least one clamping mechanism is arranged to start the clamping of the corresponding refractory closure plate via an actuation of the at least one clamping mechanism when the slide unit is displaced relative to the slide housing and the first and the second refractory closure plates are distant apart from each other, essentially before the first and the second faces of the respective first and the second refractory closure plates are in contact under pressure.

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Slide closure for a vessel that operatively contains molten metal, comprising: a slide housing including a recess receiving a first refractory closure plate; a slide unit including an opening receiving a second refractory closure plate; wherein at least one clamping mechanism is arranged to start the clamping of the corresponding refractory closure plate via an actuation of the at least one clamping mechanism when the slide unit is displaced relative to the slide housing and the first and the second refractory closure plates are distant apart from each other, essentially before the first and the second faces of the respective first and the second refractory closure plates are in contact under pressure.

Liukusuljin sulaa metallia sisältävään astiaan

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Cierre deslizante para recipiente que contiene metal fundido

Cierre deslizante para un recipiente que contiene operativamente metal fundido, que comprende: un alojamiento deslizante que incluye un rebaje que recibe una primera placa de cierre refractaria; una unidad deslizante que incluye una abertura que recibe una segunda placa de cierre refractaria; en el que al menos un mecanismo de sujeción está dispuesto para iniciar la sujeción de la placa de cierre refractaria correspondiente mediante un accionamiento de al menos un mecanismo de sujeción cuando la unidad deslizante se desplaza con respecto a la carcasa de diapositiva y la primera y segunda placas de cierre refractarias están distantes separadas entre sí, esencialmente antes de que las caras primera y segunda de las respectivas placas de cierre refractarias primera y segunda estén en contacto bajo presión. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Fechamento deslizante para um vaso e método para a colocação de placas de fechamento refratárias

FECHAMENTO DESLIZANTE PARA UM VASO E MÉTODO PARA A COLOCAÇÃO DE PLACAS DE FECHAMENTO REFRATÁRIAS. Fechamento deslizante para um vaso que contém operacionalmente metal fundido, compreendendo: um alojamento deslizante incluindo um rebaixo que recebe uma primeira placa de fechamento refratária; uma unidade deslizante incluindo uma abertura que recebe uma segunda placa de fechamento refratária; em que pelo menos um mecanismo de fixação é disposto para iniciar a fixação da placa de fechamento refratária correspondente por meio de uma atuação de pelo menos um mecanismo de fixação quando a unidade deslizante é deslocada em relação ao alojamento deslizante e a primeira e a segunda placas de fechamento refratário estão distantes separadas uma da outra, essencialmente antes que a primeira e a segunda faces das respectivas primeira e segunda placas de fechamento refratárias estejam em contato sob pressão.

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Cierre deslizante para recipiente que contiene metal fundido.

Cierre deslizante para un recipiente que contiene operativamente metal fundido, que comprende: una carcasa de deslizamiento que incluye un rebaje que recibe una primera placa de cierre refractaria; una unidad de deslizamiento que incluye una abertura que recibe una segunda placa de cierre refractaria; en el que al menos un mecanismo de sujeción está dispuesto para iniciar la sujeción de la placa de cierre refractaria correspondiente mediante un accionamiento de al menos un mecanismo de sujeción cuando la unidad de deslizamiento se desplaza con respecto a la carcasa de deslizamiento y la primera y la segunda placa de los cierre refractarias están distantes entre sí, esencialmente antes de que la primera y la segunda caras de la primera y la segunda placa de cierre refractarias respectivas estén en contacto bajo presión.

Slide closure for vessel containing molten metal

Slide closure for a vessel that operatively contains molten metal, comprising: a slide housing including a recess receiving a first refractory closure plate; a slide unit including an opening receiving a second refractory closure plate; wherein at least one clamping mechanism is arranged to start the clamping of the corresponding refractory closure plate via an actuation of the at least one clamping mechanism when the slide unit is displaced relative to the slide housing and the first and the second refractory closure plates are distant apart from each other, essentially before the first and the second faces of the respective first and the second refractory closure plates are in contact under pressure.

Synergistic heat pumped thermal storage and flexible carbon capture system

A power plant system is disclosed. The power plant system includes a combustor configured, a turbine configured to generate electricity, a heat exchanger and a steam turbine, a carbon capture system configured to remove at least a portion of carbon-based gasses from the flue gas downstream from the heat recovery steam generator, and a thermal storage system including a hot storage unit configured to store thermal energy at a hot temperature, the hot temperature greater than ambient temperature. The power plant is configured to operate in at least a first mode for storing thermal energy in the thermal storage system and a second mode for releasing the stored thermal energy from the thermal storage system and during the second mode, heat stored in the hot storage unit is transferred to the carbon capture system.

Systems and methods for delivery of gases to algal cultures

Photobioreactors according to embodiments of the present invention deliver nutrient gas intermittently to the photobioreactor media. In some embodiments, one or more gases are delivered according to a duty cycle or timing pattern. According to some embodiments, algae is grown in a photobioreactor using intermittent introduction of carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, carbon dioxide is supplied to algae grown in a photobioreactor in whole or in part from a head space above the media of the photobioreactor.

Synergistic heat pumped thermal storage and flexible carbon capture system

A power plant system is disclosed. The power plant system includes a combustor, a turbine configured to generate electricity, a carbon capture system configured to remove at least a portion of carbon-based gasses from the flue gas downstream from the combustor, and a thermal storage system including a hot storage unit configured to store heat generated at least by resistively-heated gas at a hot temperature, the hot temperature greater than ambient temperature. The power plant is configured to operate in at least a first mode for storing thermal energy in the thermal storage system and a second mode for releasing the stored thermal energy from the thermal storage system and during the second mode, heat stored in the hot storage unit is transferred to the carbon capture system.

Automated electronic trade matching systems and methods supporting a negotiation framework

Embodiments of the present invention may provide an electronic negotiation framework and data storage system to facilitate the electronic trading of corporate bonds, government bonds, and other semi-liquid financial assets. The electronic negotiation framework may allow two or more market participants to engage each other in an electronic negotiation using numeric responses. These responses may be captured, stored, and then converted into market-standard, conversant messages which are transmitted over a communication network. This electronic "conversation" preferably follows a structured rubric determining the "receive/respond" prompts which enable opposing parties to more efficiently reach mutually agreeable transaction terms. All of these receive/respond messages may be stored in the computer system's database for structured review and analysis.

Automated electronic trade matching systems and methods supporting a negotiation framework

Methods and systems for providing preferred stock credit default swaps

In one aspect, the invention comprises a method comprising the steps of: (a) specifying a reference entity which is an obligor with respect to preferred securities; (b) defining a credit event to include deferral of dividend or coupon on the preferred securities; (c) specifying a payoff to include the preferred securities, the payoff to be made following the credit event; (d) specifying a premium; (e) executing an agreement with a protection buyer, wherein the agreement comprises terms based on the reference entity, the credit event, and the payoff, and wherein the protection buyer agrees to pay the premium in return for a promise to provide the payoff to the protection buyer upon occurrence of the credit event; and (f) receiving the premium from the protection buyer.

Válvula gaveta deslizante e sistema

válvula gaveta deslizante e sistema. a presente invenção se refere a uma válvula gaveta deslizante de um vaso metalúrgico que compreende um carro. o carro compreende uma estrutura de placa para suportar uma primeira placa refratária e a estrutura de placa é montada de forma deslizante em uma estrutura de suporte de carro para deslizar ao longo de um primeiro eixo. o carro compreende um dispositivo de seleção para selecionar entre um primeiro curso ?x1 e um segundo curso ?x2, movendo um membro de bloqueio entre uma posição de bloqueio e de não bloqueio. quando o membro de bloqueio está localizado na posição de bloqueio, uma primeira porção de amortecedor da estrutura de placa bate contra o membro de bloqueio se a estrutura de placa for para deslizar além de uma posição final nominal. quando o membro de bloqueio está localizado na posição de não bloqueio, a primeira porção de amortecedor não está colidindo com o membro de bloqueio se a estrutura da placa for para deslizar além de uma posição final nominal, permitindo assim que a estrutura da placa deslize além da posição final nominal para uma posição final de serviço.

Sliding gate valve comprising a carriage

A sliding gate valve of a metallurgic vessel comprises a carriage. The carriage comprises a plate frame for supporting a first refractory plate and the plate frame is slideably mounted on a carriage support structure for sliding along a first axis. The carriage comprises a selecting device for selecting between a first stroke ΔX1 and a second stroke ΔX2 by moving a blocking member between a blocking and a non-blocking position. When the blocking member is located in the blocking position a first bumper portion of the plate frame is bumping into the blocking member if the plate frame is to slide beyond a nominal end-position. When the blocking member is located in the non-blocking position the first bumper portion is not bumping into the blocking member if the plate frame is to slide beyond a nominal end-position, thereby allowing the plate frame to slide beyond the nominal end-position to a service end-position.

Sliding gate valve comprising a carriage

Synergistic heat pumped thermal storage and flexible carbon capture system

A power plant system is disclosed. The power plant system includes a combustor, a turbine configured to generate electricity, a carbon capture system configured to remove at least a portion of carbon-based gasses from the flue gas downstream from the combustor, and a thermal storage system including a hot storage unit configured to store heat generated at least by resistively-heated gas at a hot temperature, the hot temperature greater than ambient temperature. The power plant is configured to operate in at least a first mode for storing thermal energy in the thermal storage system and a second mode for releasing the stored thermal energy from the thermal storage system and during the second mode, heat stored in the hot storage unit is transferred to the carbon capture system.

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Door closer assembly

A door closer assembly configured for replacing a previous door closer assembly and installing using pre-existing mounting holes. The door closer assembly includes a closer having a closer housing and a pair of universal mounting brackets. The closer housing has an abutment surface along an axis of the closer. Each universal mounting brackets has mounting openings aligning with the pre-existing mounting holes. The closer is secured to the universal mounting brackets.

Systems and methods for delivery of gases to algal cultures

Photobioreactors according to embodiments of the present invention deliver nutrient gas intermittently to the photobioreactor media. In some embodiments, one or more gases are delivered according to a duty cycle or timing pattern. According to some embodiments, algae is grown in a photobioreactor using intermittent introduction of carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, carbon dioxide is supplied to algae grown in a photobioreactor in whole or in part from a head space above the media of the photobioreactor.

Door closer assembly

A door closer assembly configured for replacing a previous door closer assembly and installing using pre-existing mounting holes. The door closer assembly includes a closer having a closer housing and a pair of universal mounting brackets. The closer housing has an abutment surface along an axis of the closer. Each universal mounting brackets has mounting openings aligning with the pre-existing mounting holes. The closer is secured to the universal mounting brackets.