IMPLANT INTENDS TO BE FIXED HAS AN OS

DEVICE OF OPERATION FOR A CLUTCH

METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL PART

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'une pièce en matériau composite comprenant les étapes suivantes : - formation d'une préforme fibreuse de la pièce à obtenir par dépôt sur une surface d'une pluralité de structures fibreuses imprégnées par un polymère thermoplastique, le dépôt étant effectué par placement automatique de fibres, - élimination du polymère thermoplastique présent dans la préforme par dissolution par un solvant, et - injection d'une composition d'imprégnation liquide dans la porosité de la préforme fibreuse après élimination du polymère thermoplastique afin de former une matrice dans la porosité de la préforme fibreuse.

NEW ANTAGONISTIC DERIVATIVES OF IMIDAZOL AND/OR AGONISTES OF the RECEIVER H3 THERAPEUTIC DEL' HISTAMINE, THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

BUILDING BLOCK

GYROLASER HAS STATE SOLID MULTIOSCILLATEUR STABILIZES PASSIVELY BY A DEVICE HAS CRYSTAL LAPPING MACHINE OF FREQUENCY

METHOD OF PREPARATION Of an ESTER Of CARBOXYLIC ACID

MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF SILICON CARBIDE

Hair grip, has cord defining strands that extend from comb to another alternately, comb whose through opening formed in groove and receiving loop of elastic cord and rod housed in groove and passing in loop of cord passing via opening

La pince comprend : - deux peignes (2) sensiblement identiques comportant chacun des dents (4) parallèles reliées par leur base à une barre transversale (6), les peignes étant agencés pour pouvoir s'imbriquer l'un dans l'autre au moyen de leurs dents respectives ; - un dispositif de liaison (3) des deux peignes comportant un cordon (13) élastique fermé en anneau, le cordon définissant des brins successifs qui s'étendent d'un peigne à l'autre alternativement, la partie extrême de deux brins consécutifs (15a, 15b) au voisinage de leur zone de jonction (16) définissant une boucle (17) qui est associée au peigne correspondant. Chaque peigne comprend une gorge (9) ménagée dans la barre transversale et un ou des orifices traversants (12) agencés dans ladite gorge, chaque orifice recevant une boucle (17) du cordon. Une tige (18) logée dans la gorge de chaque peigne emprisonne les boucles (17) du cordon (13).

MEASURING PROBE ANEMOMETRIC SPEED OF AN AIRCRAFT

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NEW FORM Of ADMINISTRATION OF the RACECADOTRIL.

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of an IMPLANT COTYLOIDIEN OF PROSTHESIS OF HIP

DEVICE OF TRANSMISSION OF COUPLE

Brazing an electronic component on portion of bus bar of electronic module, by disposing filler material on face of portion of bus bar, disposing component on filler material, and contacting electrodes with bar to flow current in material

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de brasage d'un composant électronique (5) sur une portion de bus barre (3) de module électrique (1), caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des étapes dans lesquelles : - au moins un métal d'apport est disposé sur une face de la portion de bus barre (3), - le composant électronique (5) est disposé sur le métal d'apport, - des électrodes (13) sont amenées au contact du bus barre (3), de sorte à faire circuler un courant électrique dans le bus barre (3) sous le au moins un métal d'apport.

DEVICE HAS INTERFEROMETRIC Fiberoptic Of ANALYSIS OF the SURFACE QUALITY Of an OBJECT

GRAVIMETER HAS JUST MATTER WAVES ON ATOMIC CHIP

PROCESS OF SEPARATION UNINTERRUPTED

COVER SYSTEM USING THE AGITATOR AND AGITATOR COVER

La présente invention concerne un couvercle (5) agitateur destiné à être adapté sur un récipient (1) caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : - un cylindre (60) creux traversant perpendiculairement le couvercle en son centre ; - une première extrémité (62) d'un axe (61) agitateur monté libre au moins en translation dans le cylindre (62) creux ; - la deuxième extrémité (63) de l'axe (61) agitateur étant munie d'au moins une pale (6) d'agitation qui est libre au moins en rotation par rapport à l'axe (61) agitateur, la ou les pales (6) étant entrainé au moins en rotation autour de l'axe (61) agitateur par le poids de la ou des pales (6) qui sont situées dans le récipient (1) quand le couvercle (5) est adapté sur le récipient (1). L'invention concerne également un système utilisant le couvercle.

Prosthetic femoral component assembly for knee prosthesis, has condyles cooperating with tibial plate of knee prosthesis, where each condyle include exterior convex section defined by toric surfaces with radius of curvature

Cette gamme comprend des composants fémoraux prothétiques (2) de différentes tailles. Chaque composant fémoral comprenant deux condyles latéraux (3, 4) agencés pour coopérer avec un plateau tibial d'une prothèse de genou, et une partie trochléenne (5). Chaque condyle (3, 4) de chaque composant fémoral prothétique (2) présente un profil extérieur convexe délimité par au moins une surface torique (16) à génératrice en arc de cercle et d'axe s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à la direction médio-latérale. Les surfaces toriques (16) délimitant les condyles (3, 4) de tous les composants fémoraux (2) présentent des génératrices en arc de cercle ayant des rayons de courbure sensiblement identiques.

DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A FIXED PORTION OF THE LEG OF A TURBINE FOR A TURBOMACHINE TURBINE DISTRIBUTOR

BOBBY PIN

MEANS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO ELECTRONIC CARDS

L'invention concerne un organe de connexion électrique (1) destiné à connecter électriquement deux cartes électroniques entre elles, l'organe de connexion comprenant : - au moins une broche électrique (2) destinée à connecter électriquement les deux cartes entre elles, - une pièce de liaison mécanique (4) pour lier mécaniquement les deux cartes entre elles, l'organe de connexion électrique (1) étant agencé pour permettre de manière concomitante la connexion électrique par la broche (2), et la liaison mécanique par la pièce de liaison (4), des deux cartes.

Method for measuring local gravitation field by atomic interferometry using matter-wave type gravimeter to e.g. detect hidden targets such as cavities, involves determining phase difference by interference of multiple internal states

L'invention a pour objet un procédé de mesure d'un champ local de gravitation, par interférométrie atomique, comprenant une étape pour mettre des atomes ultra-froids et piégés par un champ magnétique dans une superposition à poids égaux d'un premier et second états internes, une étape de modification et de séparation spatiale dudit second état interne conduisant les atomes dans un second état intermédiaire résultant (la>z0 + lb>z1) /√2, où ledit premier état interne (|a>z0) et ledit second état interne (|b>z1) sont séparés spatialement de la distance |z1-z0|, et une étape d'interrogation durant un temps d'interrogation (T), durant lequel les atomes accumulent un déphasage (cp) conduisant les atomes dans un troisième état intermédiaire ((la>z0 + eiφ lb>z1) / √2), puis une étape de recombinaison spatiale des atomes dans les premier et second états internes, une étape de transfert desdits atomes, et une étape de détermination dudit déphasage par interférence des états internes comprenant une ...

CERAMIC POROUS PRODUCT

La présente invention concerne un produit poreux présentant un volume poreux compris entre 0,2 et 1,0 cm3/g et comportant, de préférence étant constitué par, en pourcentages massiques : - plus de 75% de grains d'alumine présentant une taille supérieure à 0,5 µm, et - 0,1 à 20% d'une phase liante vitrocéramique liant lesdits grains.

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CASCADE OF TURBOMACHINE PROVIDED WITH FLOW GUIDES

ELEMENT LABYRINTH SEAL FOR A TURBINE

PROCESS AND DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT Of a LOCAL FIELD OF GRAVITATION, HAVE JUST MATTER WAVES ON ATOMIC CHIP WITH SEPARATION MICROWAVE OF the ATOMS

LASER SOURCE FOR INERTIAL SENSOR WITH COLD-ATOM

L'invention concerne un ensemble source laser (10) configuré pour illuminer une enceinte à vide (E) comprenant des atomes à l'état gazeux (At) de manière à mettre en œuvre un capteur inertiel à atomes froids, lesdits atomes présentant au moins deux niveaux fondamentaux séparés d'une différence de fréquence fondamentale (δf0) comprise entre 1 et quelques Gigahertz, ledit ensemble comprenant : -un laser maître (Lm) émettant un faisceau présentant une fréquence maître (fm), -une première boucle d'asservissement (BA1) configurée pour asservir la fréquence maître du laser maître sur une fréquence correspondant à la moitié d'une fréquence déterminée d'une transition atomique entre un niveau fondamental et un niveaux excité desdits atomes, -un laser esclave (Le) présentant une fréquence esclave (fe), -une deuxième boucle d'asservissement (BA2) configurée pour asservir la fréquence esclave du laser esclave par rapport à la fréquence maître (fm), -la fréquence esclave (fe) étant décalée par rapport ...

Atom cooling and trapping device for use in e.g. rotation sensor, for cooling atoms to specific temperature, has substrate that is made transparent to preset wavelength, and optical beam passing through chip

Le dispositif de refroidissement et de piégeage atomique comprend : - un dispositif de génération d'atomes, - une enceinte à vide, destinée à contenir un nuage d'atomes, - des moyens optiques et magnétiques propres à un refroidissement et à une capture du nuage d'atomes, afin de réaliser un piège magnéto-optique, les moyens optiques comprenant des moyens de génération d'un ensemble de faisceaux optiques de capture dans une polarisation spécifique et à une longueur d'onde prédéterminée, et - une puce atomique à deux faces principales, comprenant un substrat d'un premier matériau et au moins un fil conducteur d'un second matériau, la puce atomique étant propre à réaliser un piège magnétique destiné à capturer le nuage d'atomes dans son voisinage immédiat. Le substrat de la puce est transparent à la longueur d'onde prédéterminée, et au moins un des faisceaux optiques traverse la puce selon un axe prédéterminé.

MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF SILICON CARBIDE

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de fabrication de SiC dans lequel les émissions de gaz polluants sont minimisées, par réduction d'oxyde de silicium par un excès de carbone, ledit procédé consistant à chauffer électriquement une résistance au cœur d'un mélange de matières premières consistant en une source carbonée choisie parmi les cokes de pétrole et une source de silicium, notamment une silice de pureté supérieur à 95% en SiO2, pour donner lieu, à une température supérieure à 1500°C, à la réaction simplifiée : SiO2 + 3C = SiC + 2CO (1), ledit procédé se caractérisant en ce que ladite source carbonée subit préalablement un traitement d'élimination de l'hydrogène contenu, de telle façon que sa teneur élémentaire en hydrogène (TEMH) soit inférieure à 2% poids.

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PROCESS Of OBTAINING an ESTER Of CARBOXYLIC ACID

La présente invention concerne un procédé d'obtention d'un ester d'acide carboxylique, notamment un ester de l'acide acétique et plus particulièrement l'acétate d'éthyle. La présente invention concerne plus particulièrement un procédé d'obtention d'un ester d'acide carboxylique à partir d'une phase organique issue d'une réaction d'estérification entre un acide carboxylique et un alcool, ladite phase organique comprenant au moins majoritairement l'ester d'acide carboxylique et minoritairement l'alcool et de l'eau, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend une étape de séparation au cours de laquelle la phase organique est appauvrie en alcool et débarrassée de l'acide carboxylique par une opération d'extraction liquide/liquide par mise en contact de ladite phase organique avec une phase aqueuse permettant d'extraire l'alcool et l'acide carboxylique présents dans la phase organique vers la phase aqueuse.

ELECTRICAL MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH AN ELECTRICAL MODULE, METHODS OF MAKING SAME

CHANNEL OF TRANSITION BETWEEN TWO STAGES FROM TURBINE

BUILDING BLOCK

L'invention concerne un bloc de construction (1) destiné à être utilisé pour la construction d'un mur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte plusieurs faces (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), le bloc de construction comportant en outre un ou plusieurs orifice (s) traversant (s) (9, 10), chacune desdites faces présentant en outre un ensemble d'éléments concaves et/ou convexes (Ecc, Ecv), lesdits éléments concaves et/ou convexes étant respectivement destinés à coopérer avec des éléments convexes et/ou concaves d'autres blocs de constructions.

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CURRENCY

ANTI-SMOKING COMPOSITION

COSMETIC COMPOSITION INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING an ORGANOPOLYSILOXANE ELASTOMER AND ONE COMPOSES PASTY

-MAGNESIUM-MEASUREMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM USING THE METHOD

ATOMIC TRAPPING AND COOLER

INFRARED PHOTODETECTOR

L'invention concerne un photodétecteur infrarouge (10) comprenant un empilement de couches (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sur un substrat (14, 26) dont une zone active (20) en matériaux semiconducteurs organiques adaptée à convertir un rayonnement infrarouge (28) en un signal électrique et comprenant, dans ledit empilement et/ou sur le substrat, une seule couche (12) de filtrage au moins partiel de la lumière visible.

MEASURING PROBE ANEMOMETRIQUE SPEED OF AN AIRCRAFT

Sonde de mesure anémométrique pour aéronef, montée sur la peau externe d'un aéronef, et placée dans le courant d'air entourant ce dit aéronef, cette sonde comprenant un moyen de chauffage électrique consommant une puissance électrique globale W, la partie avant du mât profilé étant placée en amont du courant d'air et constituant un bord d'attaque de forme arrondie de rayon moyen R, les points situés sur ce dit bord d'attaque placés les plus en amont constituant une ligne appelée arête de bord d'attaque, le moyen de chauffage comprend deux systèmes de chauffage : un système principal et un système secondaire. Le système principal comprend au moins une canne chauffante R1 de diamètre externe supérieur à 3 mm consommant une puissance W1 supérieure à W/2 et le système secondaire comprend au moins un fil chauffant flexible de diamètre inférieur à 2 mm, de résistance R3 et consommant une puissance électrique W2 inférieure à W/2.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH A FERRITE

COSMETIC HEAT TREATMENT METHOD USING A PARTICULAR POLYESTER

FUEL FILTER WATER SEPARATOR AND FILTER ELEMENT WITH MOISTURE SENSOR.

Le filtre à carburant (1) séparateur d'eau comporte un boîtier externe (2) qui présente un couvercle (4) formant tête de filtre détachable et un bol (3), et un élément filtrant (6) remplaçable qui inclut un flasque inférieur (12), un média filtrant (7) annulaire ayant une face interne (7b) qui délimite un espace intérieur (9). L'élément filtrant (6) délimite à l'intérieur du boîtier une zone amont (Z1) communiquant avec une entrée de carburant (4a) et une zone aval (Z2) communiquant avec une sortie (4b), et sépare l'eau dans l'espace intérieur qui communique avec un compartiment inférieur (V2) de collecte d'eau et avec la sortie (4b). L'élément filtrant comprend un capteur de niveau d'eau dont les deux pôles (24a, 24b) de détection proches du flasque (12) sont reliés via l'espace intérieur (9) à deux bornes espacées d'une interface de connexion se raccordant de façon détachable à deux contacts espacés correspondants du couvercle.

AN INERTIA SENSOR HYBRID COLD-ATOM AND MEMS INERTIAL UNIT AND ASSOCIATED

USE OF MEANS Of ABSORPTION OF CO2 IN a FILTER OF CIGARETTE TO REDUCE the CO2 RATE INHALES BY a SMOKER.

PSYCHIATRIC DRUG NEW COMBINATION AND USE OF AN ANTAGONIST OR INVERSE AGONIST HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A MEDICAMENT THAT PREVENTS THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF PSYCHOACTIVES.

METHOD OF SOLDERING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ON A BUS BAR

COSMETIC HEAT TREATMENT USING A POLYESTER PARTICULAR

La présente invention concerne un procédé de maquillage et/ou de soin non thérapeutique des matières kératiniques humaines non fibreuses, notamment la peau, ses muqueuses ou les ongles, comportant les étapes consistant à : - amener au contact ou au voisinage d'un dispositif de chauffage une surface extérieure d'un morceau de composition cosmétique solide de manière à chauffer ledit morceau de façon localisée en vue de ne ramollir essentiellement que ladite surface extérieure et à en abaisser le coefficient de frottement dynamique et - appliquer ensuite la surface extérieure de la composition ainsi réchauffée sur la région à traiter, ladite composition cosmétique solide comprenant dans un milieu physiologiquement acceptable : (i) au moins un polyester susceptible d'être obtenu par réaction : - d'un tétraol ayant de 4 à 10 atomes de carbone ; - d'un acide saturé monocarboxylique, linéaire ou ramifié, ayant de 9 à 23 atomes de carbone ; - d'un diacide carboxylique cyclique ayant de 6 à 12 ...

ELECTRIC DEVICE Of INTERCONNECTION Of AT LEAST TWO ELECTRONIC CHARTS

Dispositif (5) d'interconnexion électrique d'au moins deux cartes électroniques (2, 3), le dispositif (5) comprenant : - un support (6) présentant au moins une portion flexible, - des pistes électriquement conductrices portées par le support (6), et - un système (10) de connexion électrique du dispositif (5) à chaque carte électronique (2, 3), le système (10) comprenant une pluralité de pattes (13, 14) de forme courbe.

Rag doll for providing ergonomic support to body of human i.e. adult, has ventral pocket formed for receiving hot water bottle such that heat diffused from bottle through pocket, where height of doll is of specific cm

Poupée de chiffon caractérisée en ce qu'elle a une dimension de 150 centimètres, en ce qu'elle est constituée de tissu doux et d'un rembourrage molletonné et en ce qu'elle comporte une poche ventrale permettant de recevoir une bouillotte et ainsi de diffuser de la chaleur.

ESTIMATING METHOD OF SCATTERING COEFFICIENTS IN A RING LASER GYROSCOPE IN OPERATION AND GYROSCOPIC SYSTEM THEREFOR

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Pressure balanced area control of high aspect ratio nozzle

An apparatus for minimizing signature of an engine having an exhaust gas path and a fan gas path includes a casing, and a liner disposed within the casing. The exhaust gas path passes within the liner and the fan gas path passes between the liner and the casing. The casing is disconnected into an upstream portion and a downstream portion, each portion in registration with the liner, such that there are minimum pressure imbalances caused by the exhaust gas path, the fan gas path and ambient on the downstream portion.

Command delay

An apparatus includes a memory component, a delay component, and a command component coupled to the delay component. The command component can be configured to enter a received command associated with accessing a physical address in the memory component into an execution queue and mark the command as active. The command component can be configured to send the active command to the memory component to be executed. The command component can be configured to clear the active command from the execution queue in response to receiving a message from the memory component, via the delay component, indicating the active command has been executed. The delay component can be configured to delay the message from the memory component a particular period of time before sending the message to the command component.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid.

High hydrogen utilization and gas recycle

Provided herein are systems and methods for recycling and supplementing off-gas from a gas fed reaction process. The systems and methods are particularly useful for bioprocesses that convert hydrogen gas into one or more biosynthetic products. By maintaining separate hydrogen and oxygen feed gas streams, and forming a recycle gas that introduces a target component of the supply gas to the bioreactor within a target concentration range, the yields, productivities, and safety profiles of the bioprocess can be enhanced.

System and method for applying a metallic coating

The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for applying a metallic coating. A first metallic coating may be applied to a portion of a total surface of a part and a second metallic coating may be applied to substantially the total surface. The metallic coating may be applied to a vane cluster for use in a turbomachine.

Use of il-1beta binding antibodies

Use of an IL-1β binding antibody or a functional fragment thereof, especially canakinumab or a functional fragment thereof, or gevokizumab or a functional fragment thereof, and biomarkers for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer with at least partial inflammatory basis, e.g., MDS.

Thermally isolated combustor pre-diffuser

A pre-diffuser fairing for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the pre-diffuser fairing includes a first side wall, a first radially inward portion and a first radially outward portion and a second side wall, a second radially inward portion and a second radially outward portion. The first side wall and the second side wall are spaced apart to form a cavity configured to receive a strut.

Mud applicator

A mud pumping apparatus that can be removably coupled to a container the mud was originally provided in when first obtained by the user. The mud may be mastic, mortar, grout, joint compound, spackle, or the like. The apparatus may be sized to be used with various standard sized containers, and adjustably powered and controllable to be used with different types, consistencies, and viscosities of spreadable material.

Ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing facilities

A multi-faceted concentrator apparatus for providing ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing for sample materials under controlled weathering conditions comprising: facets that receive incident natural sunlight, transmits VIS/NIR and reflects UV/VIS to deliver a uniform flux of UV/VIS onto a sample exposure plane located near a center of a facet array in chamber means that provide concurrent levels of temperature and/or relative humidity at high levels of up to 100× of natural sunlight that allow sample materials to be subjected to accelerated irradiance exposure factors for a significant period of time of about 3 to 10 days to provide a corresponding time of about at least a years worth representative weathering of sample materials.

Pump having shape memory actuator and fuel cell system including the same

A pump having a linearly movable shaft, a rotatable hub operably connected to the shaft, and shape memory actuator operably connected to the rotatable hub, and a fuel cell system including the same.

Pump and fuel cell

A pump (100, 200) having a shape memory actuator (156, 256) and a fuel cell system (300) including the same are disclosed. The pump may include a movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228) configured to impart motion to a fluid; a linearly movable shaft (130, 230) operably connected to the movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228); a rotatable hub (132, 232) operably connected to the linearly movable shaft (130, 230) such that rotation of the rotatable hub (132, 232) moves the linearly movable shaft (130, 230) linearly; and a shape memory actuator (156, 256) that rotates the hub (132, 232) when actuated. In another embodiment the pump includes a movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228) configured to impart motion to a fluid; a hub (132, 232) operably connected to the movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228) such that rotation of the hub (132, 232) results in movement of the movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228), the hub (132, 232) being rotatable in a first direction and a second direction; a biasing device (154, 254), operably connected to the rotatable hub (132, 232), operable to apply a biasing force in the first direction to the hub (132, 30 232); and shape memory material (158, 160, 258, 260), operably connected to the rotatable hub (132, 232), and configured to stretch in the first direction under the biasing force when in a martensite phase and to recover strain and rotate the hub (132, 232) in the second direction when in an austenite phase.

Pump and fuel cell

A pump (100, 200) having a shape memory actuator (156, 256) and a fuel cell system (300) including the same are disclosed. The pump may include a movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228) configured to impart motion to a fluid; a linearly movable shaft (130, 230) operably connected to the movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228); a rotatable hub (132, 232) operably connected to the linearly movable shaft (130, 230) such that rotation of the rotatable hub (132, 232) moves the linearly movable shaft (130, 230) linearly; and a shape memory actuator (156, 256) that rotates the hub (132, 232) when actuated. In another embodiment the pump includes a movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228) configured to impart motion to a fluid; a hub (132, 232) operably connected to the movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228) such that rotation of the hub (132, 232) results in movement of the movable structure (126, 128, 226, 228), the hub (132, 232) being rotatable in a first direction and a second direction; a biasing device (154, 254), operably connected to the rotatable hub (132, 232), operable to apply a biasing force in the first direction to the hub (132, 30 232); and shape memory material (158, 160, 258, 260), operably connected to the rotatable hub (132, 232), and configured to stretch in the first direction under the biasing force when in a martensite phase and to recover strain and rotate the hub (132, 232) in the second direction when in an austenite phase.

High resolution flow meter

An improved resolution positive displacement flow meter of the type having a pair of meshed gears. A plurality of sensors are spaced to detect movement of the gear teeth as liquid flows through the flow meter. Where the gears each have n teeth and s sensors are used, the possible locations around the gear for each sensor relative to a reference point are determined by the formula ##EQU1## where K=0,1,2, . . . ,(s-1) and L=0,1,2, . . . ,(n-1). The outputs from the sensors are logically combined, for example, by an exclusive OR circuit or by an OR circuit, to produce s pulses each time the gear rotates through the angle between two adjacent gear teeth.

Laser sealing of injector solenoids

A solenoid coil/connector assembly includes a coil assembly having coil wires wound around a bobbin, an overmold encapsulating the coil assembly, and a plurality of seals formed between the bobbin and the overmold using laser light, the seals hermetically sealing the coil wires. By using a laser welding process for plastic materials directed at an internal interface between the bobbin and overmold the coil wires become hermetically sealed and moisture is thus prevented from gaining access to coil wires during use of the solenoid coil/connector assembly.

Silazane and/or polysilazane compounds and methods of making

This invention is directed to novel ammonolysis products including novel silazanes and polysilazanes characterized by repeating units of silicon-nitrogen in a polymeric compound having a reduced amount of Si—H bonds relative to the amount of Si—H bonds in the starting compound. Preparation of these novel ammonolysis products comprises introducing a starting compound containing at least one Si—H bond, such as a halosilane into a stoichiometric excess of anhydrous liquid ammonia wherein an ammonium halide is generated acting as an acid catalyst to provide an ionic and/or acidic environment for preparing the novel ammonolysis compounds. The prepared novel ammonolysis products are retained in a separate liquid-phase layer and distinct from the anhydrous liquid ammonia containing the ionized ammonium halide. Also provided are methods to purify ammonolysis products and to modify ammonolysis products by controllably increasing viscosity from a liquid to a solid and viscosities there between.

Process for producing color change devices incorporating latent indicia and the resulting devices

A process for producing color change devices incorporating latent indicia and color change devices incorporating latent indicia produced by the process. The process involves anodizing a color generating metal, having limited surface areas thereof covered by a mask, in the presence of a fluoride as an adhesion-reducing agent in order to produce a color-generating laminate incorporating an anodic film having detachable and non-detachable areas. The improvement of the invention involves forming the mask from a masking material which permits anodization of areas of the surface covered by the mask while preventing the adhesion-reducing agent from exerting a substantial adhesion-reducing effect in the areas of the surface covered by the mask. The anodic film having the detachable and non-detachable areas can then be formed by means of a single anodization step carried out in the presence of the adhesion-reducing agent. It is therefore unnecessary to employ two partial anodization steps as in the past, which simplifies the fabrication procedure and makes the procedure less expensive.

Improved thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements

Improved thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements

Cmc combustor panel attachment arrangement

A combustor liner assembly includes a first liner panel that has a first forward end and a first aft end. A second liner panel has a second forward end and a second aft end. A support band has a plurality of circumferentially spaced holes. The support band is arranged between the first liner panel and the second liner panel. The support band has a protrusion with a first angled surface and a second angled surface. The first angled surface is in engagement with the first aft end and the second angled surface in engagement with the second forward end.

Tim-3 inhibitors and uses thereof

Maintenance therapies comprising TIM-3 inhibitors are disclosed. The maintenance therapies can be used to treat cancerous conditions and disorders, including hematologic cancers. Maintenance therapies comprising TIM-3 inhibitors are also disclosed.

Combination of anti tim-3 antibody mbg453 and anti tgf-beta antibody nis793, with or without decitabine or the anti pd-1 antibody spartalizumab, for treating myelofibrosis and myelodysplastic syndrome

Combination therapies comprising TIM-3 inhibitors and TGF-β inhibitors are disclosed. The combinations can be used to treat or prevent cancerous conditions and disorders, including myelofibrosis or myelodysplastic syndrome.

Quadra-polar modulator

Quadra-polar modulator

Sweet spot sole construction

A shoe construction having an energy return system together with features providing cushinoning and stability. The energy return system includes a rigid frame having a torsional rigidity bar in the midfoot area integrally connecting annular walls in the forefoot and heel areas of the midsole. A net of monofilaments or fibers is secured under tension in the areas defined by the annular walls with the net positioned over an open area in the midsole. A cantilevered system of support pads is positioned in the arch area to support the medial side of the midfoot.

Method of inhibiting photoaging of skin

Photoaging of undamaged skin due to UVB irradiation exposure is inhibited by administering an agent that inhibits (1) the activity of UVB irradiation inducible MMPs in the skin, (2) one or both of the transcription factors AP-1 and NF-κB or (3) at least one of the GTP binding proteins or kinases involved in the activation and/or production of jun or fos proteins, which comprise AP-1, to the skin prior to such exposure.

Methods and compositions for preventing and treating chronological aging in human skin

The deleterious effects of the passage of time on human skin (i.e., chronological aging of human skin) can be prevented and treated with the topical application of a retinoid, preferably retinol. We have found that some of the same pathways (namely the stress-activated pathways, SAPs) activated in photoaging of human skin (i.e., sun-induced premature skin aging) are similarly elevated in the skin of elderly people. We have also found that other pathways (namely the mitogen-activated ERK pathway) is depressed in the same skin. Treatment of chronologically-aged skin with a retinoid both inhibits degradation of dermal collagen and promotes procollagen synthesis. Biopsied sections from skin of elderly (80+ years old) show that a single treatment can increase epidermal thickness, improve the dermal collagen density, and promote the formation of rete pegs and dermal papillae (see Fig. 13), and can decrease the amount of c-Jun and increase the amounts of Types I and III procollagen (see Fig. 18). Such benefits are also helpful in preventing bruising, tearing, and ulceration of elderly skin.

Methods and compositions for preventing and treating chronological aging in human skin

The deleterious effects of the passage of time on human skin (i.e., chronological aging of human skin) can be prevented and treated with the topical application of a retinoid, preferably retinol. We have found that some of the same pathways (namely the stress-activated pathways, SAPs) activated in photoaging of human skin (i.e., sun-induced premature skin aging) are similarly elevated in the skin of elderly people. We have also found that other pathways (namely the mitogen-activated ERK pathway) is depressed in the same skin. Treatment of chronologically-aged skin with a non-retinoid MMP inhibitor and optionally a retinoid both inhibits degradation of dermal collagen and promotes procollagen synthesis. Biopsied sections from skin of elderly (80+ years old) show that a single treatment can increase epidermal thickness, improve the dermal collagen density, and promote the formation of rete pegs and dermal papillae (see FIG. 13 ), and can decrease the amount of c-Jun and increase the amounts of Types I and III procollagen (see FIG. 18 ). Such benefits are also helpful in preventing bruising, tearing, and ulceration of elderly skin.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter elements, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Method and apparatus for forming fluted filtration media

A method form forming fluted filtration media is provided. The method includes forming fluted filtration media having a repeating pattern of flutes wherein at least one flute in the repeating pattern of flutes comprises at least one ridge in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks. The repeating pattern of flutes can comprise at least one flute having at least two ridges provided in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks. An apparatus for forming fluted filtration media is provided.

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluids

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media.

Pleated filtration media having tapered flutes

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional tapered flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media.

Method and apparatus for forming fluted filtration media having tapered flutes

A method form forming fluted filtration media is provided. The method includes forming fluted filtration media having a repeating pattern of flutes wherein at least one flute in the repeating pattern of flutes comprises at least one ridge in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks, the flutes showing a tapered cross sectional area.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack and filter element

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid.

Filtration media pack

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid.; The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Method and apparatus for forming fluted filtration media

A method form forming fluted filtration media is provided. The method includes forming fluted filtration media having a repeating pattern of flutes wherein at least one flute in the repeating pattern of flutes comprises at least one ridge in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks. The repeating pattern of flutes can comprise at least one flute having at least two ridges provided in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks. An apparatus for forming fluted filtration media is provided.

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluids

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media.

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluids

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media.

Pleated filtration media having tapered flutes

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional tapered flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Pleated filtration media pack comprising flutes

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media

Pleated filtration media having tapered flutes

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional tapered flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluids

Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media

Method and apparatus for forming fluted filtration media

Pleated filtration media pack comprising flutes

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter elements, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from 5 a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second 0 face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for 5 increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter elements, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter elements, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Filtration media pack, filter elements, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Polysilazane/polysiloxane block copolymers

Polysilazane/polysiloxane block copolymers particularly suitable for the preparation of durable, adherent silicon-containing coatings comprising polymeric segments of a polysilazane and polysiloxane are disclosed.

Die carrier for a MEMS with a fluid chamber

A die carrier 2 has a body 29 with a primary surface 295 adapted for attachment to a substrate die 31. The body 29 at least partially defines a fluid chamber 23. A fill port 21 and an evacuate port are each fluidically connected to the fluid chamber 23.

Accelerated vaccination

The present invention relates to genetic vaccines for stimulating cellular and humoral immune responses in humans and other hosts, and, in particular, relates to recombinant viruses that express heterologous antigens of pathogenic viruses, in single dose form.

Oxidizer and oxidation process for a desulphurization process

An improved oxidizer for liquid reduction-oxidation desulphurization processes uses a hollow fiber membrane contactor. A pressurized, oxygen containing gas stream is introduced into the interior of the hollow fiber membrane while a liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution contacts the exterior of the membrane. Oxygen diffuses through the membrane into the liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution whereby the solution is oxidized and can be recycled for further us in a desulphurization process.

Compositions comprising viruses and methods for concentrating virus preparations

A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2°C to 27°C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.

Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods

An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided.

Treatment of powdered cellulose

Powdered cellulose is treated by combining it with a flavoring agent and from 25 to 75 parts by weight of water per 100 parts by weight of powdered cellulose, which is an amount of water sufficient to wet substantially all of the cellulose, mixing the whole and then heating the mixture to remove most of the water from the treated cellulose. A gelling agent also advantageously is combined with the powdered cellulose, flavoring agent and water before mixing the whole and then removing the water.

Thermally stable, moisture curable polysilazanes and polysiloxazanes

Surfaces of various types of substrates, including glass, ceramics, and metals, are rendered stable to heat and corrosion by treatment with a silicon-containing polymer which may be an alkoxy silyl substituted polysilazane or an alkoxy silyl substituted polysiloxazane. Polymeric coatings of the compositions may be cured at room temperature to about 50~C in an atmosphere containing moisture without requiring the introduction of a catalytic curing agent.

Intraosseous needle

An intraosseous needle having a threaded shaft with a passageway extending substantially therethrough, a solid and pointed tip at one end thereof, the tip having a plurality of cutting edges which facilitate boring through a bone. The shaft also includes two side ports in communication with the passageway to allow fluids to pass through the needle into the interior of the bone after successful insertion thereof. There is a hub at the opposite end of the shaft, whereby the needle is adapted to coupled with an appropriate gripping device. A handle is provided in the shape of a ball knob and is adapted to telescopically and grippingly receive the hub of the needle. The hub and handle are both equipped with mutually engaging torque-transmitting surfaces.

Combination of a potassium channel activator and a biguanide non-sulfonylurea agent

A method for the concomitant treatment of ischemia and type II diabetes in mammalian species which includes co-administration of a potassium activator and a biguanide non-sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent.

Combination of potassium channel activator and sulfhydryl containing compound and methods of employing such combination

HA578 Abstract COMBINATION OF POTASSIUM CHANNEL ACTIVATOR AND SULFHYDRYL CONTAINING COMPOUND AND METHODS OF EMPLOYING SUCH COMBINATION A method for treating ischemia in mammalian species which includes administering a combination of a potassium channel opener such as cromakalim and a compound having a sulfhydryl moiety such as the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor zofenopril.

Wear-resistant anvil and impact rock crusher machine using such wear-resistant anvil

An anvil that is for use in a rock crusher machine. The anvil presents a body that has an impingement surface, which has a high concentration wear area and a low concentration wear area. The anvil further includes a wear-resistant member. The high concentration wear area of the body has the wear-resistant member. The high concentration wear area of the body has a greater wear resistance than the low concentration wear area of the body.

Hot water storage heater

The present invention is a commercial water heater comprising a tank dimensioned to hold a quantity of water, a blower, a heater, a heat exchanger in the water, and a control system. The heat exchanger includes a central tube running from the top of the tank to the bottom and a coil connected to and encircling the central tube. The heater is mounted inside the central tube, and the blower is mounted to the top of the tank, which together simplify manufacture and servicing. The blower is capable of delivering sufficient air for combustion at a pressure and velocity sufficient to drive the exhaust gases fifty feet beyond the water heater outlet, thus avoiding the need for a chimney. The water heater according to the present invention has an average efficiency of 93% with a 1% standby loss and is considerably cheaper to manufacture than other similarly efficient water heaters.

Plasma arc collimator design and construction

An improved collimator (102) for a plasma arc torch (12) consists of an annular holder member (104) and an insert member (118). The insert member (118) includes a tubular stem portion (120) ending in an integrally formed, radially extending face plate (132). When the stem portion (130) is Fitted into the central bore (108) of the holder member (104) with a predetermined clearance fit therebetween, a cooling water passage (124) is created. The improved collimator is characterized by the absence of any welds between the holder member (104) and the insert member (118) that would be exposed to conductive gases given off during use of the plasma are torch and a lesser resistance to cooling water flow than prior art collimator designs.

Slot cooled combustor

A combustor for use in a gas turbine engine comprising: an outward shell; an inward shell located radially inward of the outward shell, the inward shell and the outward shell defining a combustion chamber therebetween; an aft outward panel located proximate the outward shell, the aft outward panel extending from an aft end of the combustion chamber to an outward panel joint; an aft inward panel located proximate the inward shell, the aft inward panel extending from the aft end of the combustion chamber to an inward panel joint; and a forward panel located proximate a forward end of the combustion chamber, the forward panel comprising: an outward wall located proximate the outward shell; an inward wall located proximate the inward shell; and a forward wall located proximate the forward end of the combustion chamber, the forward wall extending from the inward wall to the outward wall.

Preparation of dried precooked rice product

A dried precooked rice product is prepared by cooking rice grains for obtaining a moisture content of from 55% to 75% by weight and then by drying the cooked rice grains at a temperature of from 140° C. to 185° C. in two stages, firstly under stationary conditions to a moisture content of from 20% to 35% and secondly under agitated conditions to a moisture content of from 3% to 15%, for providing a precooked dried rice produce having a bulk density of from 37 g/100 cm to 42 g/100 cm. 100 g of the rice product so produced is capable of absorbing from 195 g to 225 g of boiled hot water in 10 minutes rehydration in 500 g of boiled hot water.

Filtration media pack, filter element, and methods

A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid. The filtration media pack can be provided with increased filtration media compared with commonly used z-media packs. Techniques for increasing the amount of filtration media available for filtration include increasing the flute density, reducing masking, adjusting flute width height ratio, increasing flute density, adjusting flute shape, and reducing plug length. Techniques for increasing performance while reducing initial pressure drop are also provided. A filter element containing the filtration media pack is provided, and the filter element includes a seal member extending around a periphery of the filtration media pack. A method for manufacturing a filtration media pack and a method for using a filtration media pack are provided.

Wear resistant component

The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, useful for reducing wear of component parts of impact-type rock-crushing machines (10) caused by earth aggregate flows during operation of impact crushers. The present invention includes a central feed body (20) and impeller shoe (14) that has hard material insert bars (50) fixed therein to reduce wear. The exposed top surface of the central feed body and front face (31) of the impeller shoe are impregnated with a plurality of cemented carbide insert bars (50). The cemented carbide insert bars (50a, b, c, d) form an upper composite matrix that helps to reduce wear and the premature wash out of the hard material insert bars (50a, b, c, d) integrally cast within the central feed body (20).

Dosing regimen and combination therapies for multispecific antibodies targeting b-cell maturation antigen

The present disclosure relates to dosing regimens, formulations, and combinations comprising a multispecific antibody having at least binding specificity towards B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) and a T-cell engaging arm; and methods of using such multispecific antibodies in the treatment or prevention of disease, such as, cancer.

Polysilazane/polysiloxane block copolymers

Polysilazane/polysiloxane block copolymers particularly suitable for the preparation of durable, adherent silicon-containing coatings comprising polymeric segments of a polysilazane and polysiloxane are disclosed.

Novel organoleptic compounds.

La presente invención se refiere a compuestos novedosos y a su uso en una cantidad olfatoria aceptable en composiciones de perfume como agentes que realzan el sabor y/o la fragancia, y a métodos para mejorar, realzar o modificar una formulación de fragancia, que comprenden añadir a una composición para el consumidor una cantidad olfatoria aceptable de cualquiera de uno o más de los compuestos novedosos.

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING ETERES OF CELLULOSE WITH REDUCED YELLOW AND DECOLORATION.

Un procedimiento para preparar un éter de celulosa de bajo peso molecular, comprendiendo dicho procedimiento: (a) proporcionar un éter de celulosa de alto peso molecular de una viscosidad de aproximadamente 200 centipoises o más, en una solución acuosa al dos por ciento a 20oC; (b) poner en contacto el éter de celulosa de alto peso molecular con una cantidad de un ácido suficiente para despolimerizarlo parcialmente hasta un éter de celulosa de bajo peso molecular de una viscosidad de aproximadamente 100 cP o menor, a 20oC, en una solución acuosa al dos por ciento; (c) neutralizar parcial o sustancialmente el ácido por puesta en contacto del éter de celulosa de bajo peso molecular con un compuesto básico; (d) repetir las etapas (a)-(c) para producir dos o más tandas de producto discretas de éter de celulosa de bajo peso molecular, en las que al menos una tanda de producto discreta se neutraliza parcialmente a un pH de 6, 8 o menor; y (e) mezclar las dos o más tandas de producto discretas para formar una tanda de producto combinada de éter de celulosa de bajo peso molecular de un pH de 4 a 6, 8. A process for preparing a low molecular weight cellulose ether, said process comprising: (a) providing a high molecular weight cellulose ether of a viscosity of about 200 centipoise or more, in a two percent aqueous solution at 20 ° C; (b) contacting the high molecular weight cellulose ether with an amount of an acid sufficient to partially depolymerize it to a low molecular weight cellulose ether of a viscosity of about 100 cP or less, at 20 ° C, in an aqueous solution at two percent; (c) partially or substantially neutralize the acid by contacting the low molecular weight cellulose ether with a basic compound; (d) repeat steps (a) - (c) to produce two or more discrete batches of low molecular weight cellulose ether product, in which at least one batch of discrete product is partially neutralized at a pH of 6, 8 or less; and (e) mixing the two or more discrete batches of ...

Aryl cyanoguanidines: potassium channel activators and method of making same

Compounds of the formula I: and tautomers thereof, wherein at least one of R 2 , R 3 and R4 is a strong electron withdrawing group, are disclosed. These compounds possess potassium channel activating activity and, as such, are useful as antihypertensive agents and show less cardiac effects than known potassium channel activators. Also disclosed is a process for preparing these and other compounds and the use of potassium channel activators for the preparation of drugs for the treatment of fibrillation of the heart wherein said potassium channel activators are selected from pinacidil, cromakalim, nicorandil, minoxidil and the compounds of formula I.

Lead frame-mounted ink jet print head module

An ink jet printer with a reciprocating carriage having a circuit element with a number of electrical contacts and a fluid aperture. A print head is connected to the circuit element and has a body defining an ink inlet aperture adjacent the fluid aperture. The print head includes a number of conductive leads at least partially encapsulated by a portion of the print head body and connected to an electrical contact on the circuit element. The print head includes a die electrically connected to the leads, and connected to the body in communication with the ink inlet aperture. The leads may be formed from a leadframe, and the die may be at least partially encapsulated by the body.

Preparations comprising viruses and methods for concentrating virus preparations

Ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing facilities

Apparatus for providing ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing of samples under controlled weathering without introducing unrealistic degradation mechanisms in exposed materials and without breaking reciprocity relationships between flux exposure levels and cumulative dose that includes single or multiple concurrent levels of temperature and/or relative humidity at high levels of natural sunlight comprising: a) means for concentrating solar flux uniformly as concentrated uniform reflected or refracted light; b) means for achieving spectral splitting prior to directing the UV/VIS portion of the spectrum into the sample exposure chamber; and c) means for directing said controlled uniform reflected or refracted light onto sample materials in a chamber enclosure having single or multiple concurrent levels of temperature and/or relative humidity to allow the sample materials to be subjected to accelerated irradiance exposure factors for a sufficient period of time in days to provide a corresponding time of about at least a years worth of representative weathering of said sample materials.

Role of human kis (hkis) as an inhibitory kinase of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p27. compositions, methods and uses thereof to control cell proliferation

Attachment for high temperature cmc combustor panels

A combustor panel (68, 168) for use in a gas turbine engine includes a body portion (72) having an outwardly curved edge (82) defining a channel (90) between the body portion (72) and the outwardly curved edge (82). The outwardly curved edge (82) includes a plurality of slots (88). The panel (68, 168) further includes a fastening member (92) having a base (94) disposed within the channel (90) and a plurality of fasteners (96) extending from the base (94) and disposed within the slots (88).

LIQUID SEPARATOR SYSTEM, SULFUR SEPARATOR SYSTEM, AND, METHOD FOR SEPARATING SULFUR IN MELTING A FLUID

SISTEMA SEPARADOR DE LÍQUIDO, SISTEMA SEPARADOR DE ENXOFRE, E, MÉTODO PARA SEPARAR ENXOFRE EM FUSÃO DE UM FLUIDO. Um sistema separador de líquido tendo uma zona da fase gasosa, uma zona da fase aquosa e uma zona de líquido mais denso é usado para separar misturas de fluido. O separador pode ser usado para separar enxofre em fusão de uma solução de redox líquida ou água de ressuspensão. O sistema inclui um recipiente com uma parte de topo e uma parte de fundo. O recipiente tem um diâmetro maior na parte de topo do que na parte de fundo. O sistema inclui também uma entrada para introduzir uma solução de redox ou água de ressuspensão e enxofre em fusão, que é mais densa do que a solução de redox ou água de ressuspensão dentro do recipiente. Uma saída perto da parte de fundo do recipiente permite um fluxo do enxofre em fusão a partir do recipiente. Uma estrutura de controle da interface sensoreia um nível da interface entre a solução de redox ou água de ressuspensão e o enxofre em fusão, e a estrutura de controle da interface controla o fluxo de enxofre em fusão, e a estrutura de controle (...). LIQUID SEPARATOR SYSTEM, SULFUR SEPARATOR SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SULFUR BY FUSING A FLUID. A liquid separator system having a gas phase zone, an aqueous phase zone and a denser liquid zone is used to separate fluid mixtures. The separator can be used to separate molten sulfur from a liquid redox solution or resuspension water. The system includes a container with a top part and a bottom part. The container has a larger diameter at the top than at the bottom. The system also includes an inlet to introduce a redox solution or resuspension water and molten sulfur, which is denser than the redox solution or resuspension water into the container. An outlet near the bottom of the container allows a flow of the molten sulfur from the container. An interface control structure senses an interface level between the redox solution or resuspension water and the molten sulfur, and ...

Color change devices activatable by bending

Color change devices which are capable of undergoing a color change on bending. The devices comprise a flexible sub-strate (24) having a color generating metal (e.g. a valve metal such as Ta or Nb) at at least one surface and an intimately contact-ing optically thin anodic film (30) covering the color generating metal and generating a visible color by light interference and ab-sorption effects. The thin anodic film (30) is produced by anodizing the color generating metal in the presence of an adhesion-reducing agent (e.g. a fluoride) for weakening the normally tenacious bond between the anodic film and the metal. Devices of this kind capable of being activated by bending, as well as by separation of the constituent layers, are produced by carrying out the anodization step in the presence of a particular concentration of the adhesion reducing agent from a narrow range (e.g. 40-350 ppm of fluoride). The devices can be used as tamper evident labels and the like which show evidence of removal of the labels from articles to which they were originally attached as an indication of tampering.

METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SILAZANO AND / OR POLISILAZANO COMPOUNDS.

Un método para preparar un nuevo silazano y/o polisilazano mediante amonolisis, caracterizado el método por las etapas que comprenden: a) introducir al menos un halosilano que tiene al menos un enlace Si-H en amoníaco líquido anhidro, en donde el halosilano se introduce en el amoníaco líquido anhidro en ausencia de un disolvente inerte, siendo la cantidad de amoníaco líquido anhidro al menos doble que la cantidad estequiométrica de enlaces silicio-haluro en el halosilano, reaccionando el halosilano con el amoníaco líquido anhidro para formar un producto precursor de la amonolisis y una sal haluro de amonio o un ácido del mismo, siendo la sal haluro de amonio o el ácido del mismo solubilizado e ionizado en el amoníaco líquido anhidro, proporcionando con ello un entorno de carácter ácido y b) mantener al producto precursor de la amonolisis en el entorno de carácter ácido durante un tiempo suficiente para reducir el número de enlaces Si-H con respecto a la cantidad de enlaces Si-H que están incorporados en el nuevo silazano y/o polisilazano procedente del halosilano de la etapa a). A method for preparing a new silazane and / or polysilazane by ammonolysis, characterized by the steps comprising: a) introducing at least one halosilane having at least one Si-H bond in anhydrous liquid ammonia, where the halosilane is introduced in the anhydrous liquid ammonia in the absence of an inert solvent, the amount of anhydrous liquid ammonia being at least double the stoichiometric amount of silicon-halide bonds in the halosilane, the halosilane reacting with the anhydrous liquid ammonia to form a precursor product of the ammonolysis and an ammonium halide salt or an acid thereof, the ammonium halide salt or the acid thereof being solubilized and ionized in the anhydrous liquid ammonia, thereby providing an acidic environment and b) keeping the ammonolysis precursor product in the acidic environment for a sufficient time to reduce the number of Si-H bonds with respect to the ...

Methods to mobilize progenitor/stem cells

Needle-shielding fluid transfer device

Access unit and management segment memory operations

A system includes a first memory component having a particular access size associated with performance of memory operations, a second memory component to store a logical to physical data structure whose entries map management segments to respective physical locations in the memory component, wherein each management segment corresponds to an aggregated plurality of logical access units having the particular access size, and a processing device, operably coupled to the memory component. The processing device can perform memory management operations on a per management segment basis by: for each respective management segment, tracking access requests to constituent access units corresponding to the respective management segment, and determining whether to perform a particular memory management operation on the respective management segment based on the tracking.

Compostions comprising viruses and methods for concentrating virus preparations

A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2° C. to 27° C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.

Pleated filtration media pack comprising flutes

Purification of recombinantly produced interferon

The present invention provides a method for separating desired interferon isoforms from undesired interferon isoforms that involves subjecting the isoforms to anion exchange column chromatography and a biphasic elution procedure. A strong elution solution is used in the first elution phase to facilitate elution of the desired isoform from the column and a weak elution solution is used in the second phase to suppress elution of the desired isoforms.