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20090120379 | BOILER HAVING AN INTEGRATED OXYGEN PRODUCING DEVICE - A system is described wherein a boiler | 05-14-2009 |
20100281769 | HOT SOLIDS PROCESS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE BASED ON THE TYPE OF APPLICATION THAT IS INVOLVED - A hot solids process selectively operable for purposes of generating a predetermined output based on the nature of the specific application for which the predetermined output is being produced, and wherein such specific application is designed to be pre-selected from a group of specific applications that includes a new steam generator application, a retrofit steam generator application, a CO2 capture ready Hot Solids Combustion application, a CO2 capture ready hot solids gasification application, a CO2 capture hot solids combustion application, a CO2 capture hot solids gasification application, a partial CO2 capture hot solids combustion application, and a partial CO2 capture hot solids gasification application. | 11-11-2010 |
20100284894 | HOT SOLIDS PROCESS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE BASED ON ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE - A hot solids process selectively operable for purposes of generating at least one predetermined output based on what the specific nature of the primary purpose of the hot solids process is for which the at least one predetermined output that is selected from a multiplicity of predetermined outputs, such as H2 and CO2, is being produced, and wherein such primary purpose of the hot solids process is designed to be pre-selected from a group of primary purposes of the hot solids process that includes at least two of the generation of H2 for electric power purposes, the generation of SynGas for electric power production as well as for other industrial uses, the production of steam for electric power generation as well as for other uses, the production of process heat, the production of CO2 for agricultural purposes, and the generation of a feedstock such as H2 for use for the production of liquid hydrocarbons. | 11-11-2010 |
20100288678 | HOT SOLIDS PROCESS HAVING AN OUTPUT SUITABLE FOR THE INPUT TO A PETROCHEMICAL PROCESS - A hot solids process wherein a predetermined output, which is designed to be suitable for use as an input to a petrochemical process, is capable of being generated through the use of the hot solids process. The mode of operation of such a hot solids process is designed to be such that preferably a portion of the otherwise normally unusable product output, which is produced from a petrochemical process, is designed to be utilized as an input to the hot solids process for purposes of generating from the hot solids process the predetermined output that is suitable for use as an input to a petrochemical process. | 11-18-2010 |
20100290975 | HOT SOLIDS PROCESS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE FOR COMBUSTION PURPOSES AND GASIFICATION PURPOSES - A hot solids process operable selectively for combustion purposes and gasification purposes wherein a pre-identified product is selected from a group of products to be generated through the use of the hot solids process. Based on the nature of the pre-identified product, which is to be generated through the use of the hot solids process, a specific fuel from which the pre-identified product is capable of being derived is selected from a group of fuels. Then, from a group of reactors there is selected a first reactor, which is operable for generating in the first reactor the pre-identified product as an output from the first reactor. Thereafter, from a group of reactors, there is selected a second reactor, which is operable for effecting in the second reactor the conversion of air and of a predetermined carrier selected from a group of carriers to produce a predefined output from the second reactor. | 11-18-2010 |
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20120074696 | RIB CONSTRUCTION FOR LARGE DIAMETER PIPE FITTINGS - A rotationally molded large-diameter pipe fitting, the wall structure of which is characterized as having a generally smooth interior surface and an exterior surface that is defined by a plurality of axially-spaced circumferentially extending ribs which are monolithically formed and homogeneous with the smooth interior surface of the fitting. The fitting is seamless and modularly designed with integral coupling elements at each terminal end, and with a ribbed wall structure profile capable of withstanding the loads typically found in buried applications with watertight performance requirements, where such ribbed wall structure meets the following dimensions and dimensional ratios: Rib Sidewall Angle (95-105 degrees); Bottom/Top Rib Thickness Ratio (1.80-2.80); Pitch/Rib Height Ratio (1.50-1.95); Rib Height/Fitting Diameter Ratio (0.04-0.09); and Avg. Rib Thickness/Rib Height Ratio (0.28-0.40). | 03-29-2012 |
20120153578 | HEAT-FUSIBLE GASKET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A heat-fusible gasket for affecting a flexible seal between two adjoining components of a coupling, such as the spigot end of a section of plastic pipe and a bell coupler to be fitted thereover. The gasket has an inner core which is constructed of an elastomeric material, and outer opposing sealing surfaces that are formed at least in part of a heat-fusible material that is compatible with the heat-fusible components with which the gasket is intended to engage. The gasket is co-extruded in continuous lengths with electrically conductive heat resistance wires embedded in the outer compatibly heat-fusible layers. For annular gaskets, the co-extruded lengths of gasket material may be cut and spliced into any desired diameter gasket. Upon connection to a power source, the gasket seal is perfected through electrofusion along the opposing sealing surfaces of the gasket, thereby providing enhanced sealing capability. | 06-21-2012 |
20150037446 | FUSED FILAMENT FABRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fused filament fabrication system and method comprises a motor for moving the system along a linear rail during operation, a drive gear coupled to the motor. The drive gear rotates in the direction of the motor during operation and selectively operatively engages first or second idler gears during operation of the system. The system also comprises first and second filaments for the selective passage of material to corresponding first and second extruders, the first filament is positioned between the first idler gear shaft and idler bearing and the second filament is positioned between the second idler gear shaft and idler bearing. | 02-05-2015 |
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20110182157 | INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTING A POSITION OF AN ACCESS HEAD ELEMENT ON A HEAD ASSEMBLY - A tape storage device includes a head assembly having plural access head elements to access data on respective data tracks on a storage tape. A controller, responsive to information contained in at least one of the data tracks, is provided to individually adjust a lateral position of at least one of the access head elements independently of at least one other head element. | 07-28-2011 |
20110199702 | LOCATING A HEAD ELEMENT OF A TAPE STORAGE DEVICE USING SERVO INFORMATION IN A DATA TRACK - To locate an access head element of a head assembly for a tape storage device, a storage tape having a data track that contains servo information is provided. The data track further contains data. The servo information that is in the data track is used to determine a position of the access head element. | 08-18-2011 |
20120307399 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TAPE-FORMAT COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN VARIOUS TYPES OF TAPE HEADS - Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to magnetic-tape drives that employ data-set-multiplexing magnetic-tape formats in order to achieve compatibility in magnetic-tape formats with respect to a variety of different magnetic-tape-drive tape-head configurations and dimensions. While previous and current magnetic-tape drives employ magnetic-tape formats that feature linear sequences of data sets along the tracks that are read or written during a single pass, or wrap, magnetic-tape drives of the present invention feature magnetic tape that contains data formatted according to a data-set-multiplexing magnetic-tape format, the data-set-multiplexing magnetic-tape format including, for each multiple-track wrap within a band, two or more parallel sequences of data sets written to the multiple tracks of the multiple-track wrap. | 12-06-2012 |
20140240867 | OPERATION OF TAPE DRIVES - Tape heads are described herein including (i) a first module including a read transducer array with at least one transducer element to read data from a tape, and (ii) a second module including a read transducer array with at least one transducer element to read data from the tape. In examples herein, a lifting member is provided to cause tape lifting the module at a leading position with respect to tape travel direction. | 08-28-2014 |
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20100261580 | Process And Apparatus For Exercising An Operator - A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter. | 10-14-2010 |
20100292052 | Exercising Apparatus - An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm. | 11-18-2010 |
20120302404 | Exercising Apparatus - An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302405 | Process and Apparatus for Exercising An Operator - A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter. | 11-29-2012 |
20120316037 | Exercising Apparatus - An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm. | 12-13-2012 |
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20080267387 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING CALL PROCESSING IN PACKET TELEPHONY NETWORKS - Various method and apparatus are provided to perform call routing, queuing and other call processing in packet telephony networks. | 10-30-2008 |
20100098060 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING PACKET TELEPHONY CALLS BETWEEN SECURE AND NON-SECURE NETWORKS - Described herein is a method and apparatus for connecting packet telephony calls between secure networks and non-secure networks. A first telephony stream having information content for delivery to a first address may be received wherein the first telephony stream is formatted according to a first communication protocol used by a first network. The first telephony stream may be terminated at a secure boundary between the first network and a second network. A second address associated with the first address may be identified. A second telephony stream having the information content and formatted according to the second communication protocol may be delivered to the second address | 04-22-2010 |
20130100860 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER CONTROLLED CALL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS IN PACKET SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORKS - A method is presented comprising transmitting, from an application computer communicably connected to a call controller which is connected to a data network, packetized messages indicative of telephone calls in progress at an endpoint of the data network, or indicative of such endpoint, and transmitting, from the call controller to the application computer, packetized messages indicative of a variety of information contained in, or relevant to, the telephone calls so as to process such information for a variety of applications. Apparatus to implement the method is also presented. | 04-25-2013 |
20150188952 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER CONTROLLED CALL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS IN PACKET SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORKS - A method is presented comprising transmitting, from an application computer communicably connected to a call controller which is connected to a data network, packetized messages indicative of telephone calls in progress at an endpoint of the data network, or indicative of such endpoint, and transmitting, from the call controller to the application computer, packetized messages indicative of a variety of information contained in, or relevant to, the telephone calls so as to process such information for a variety of applications. Apparatus to implement the method is also presented. | 07-02-2015 |
20150188953 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER CONTROLLED CALL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS IN PACKET SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORKS - A method is presented comprising transmitting, from an application computer communicably connected to a call controller which is connected to a data network, packetized messages indicative of telephone calls in progress at an endpoint of the data network, or indicative of such endpoint, and transmitting, from the call controller to the application computer, packetized messages indicative of a variety of information contained in, or relevant to, the telephone calls so as to process such information for a variety of applications. Apparatus to implement the method is also presented. | 07-02-2015 |
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20080273319 | BEVERAGE ACCESSORY DEVICES - Various embodiments relate to beverage accessory devices for use within beverage receptacles. In one exemplary embodiment, a beverage accessory device generally includes a housing having sidewalls defining a cavity therein. A substantially fluid-tight container is within the cavity of the housing. The container includes sidewalls defining a chamber. At least one of the container's sidewalls is spaced apart from at least one of the housing's sidewalls such that a portion of the housing's cavity remains separating the at least one container sidewall from the at least one housing sidewall. At least one electric light source is substantially entirely within the container's chamber. The chamber can also be configured for receiving at least one power source. The at least one electric light source is operable for illuminating at least a portion of a liquid within the beverage receptacle when the beverage accessory device is within the beverage receptacle. | 11-06-2008 |
20120176782 | Illumination Apparatus - An illumination apparatus that includes a housing assembly made up of a housing, seat and top with optional attachment. A light source, power source, switch and controller are further included with the assembly. A light-altering device is also included in or proximate to the housing. The light source emits light through a light-altering surface. An optional motor is included to move the light alternating surface or light source, such as about a central axis. The switch and controller connected are programmable to control and vary the light source and motor among preselected and selectable patterns. | 07-12-2012 |
20150116987 | Illumination Apparatus - An illumination apparatus that includes a housing assembly made up of a housing, seat and top with optional attachment. A light source, power source, switch and controller are further included with the assembly. A light-altering device is also included in or proximate to the housing. The light source emits light through a light-altering surface. An optional motor is included to move the light alternating surface or light source, such as about a central axis. The switch and controller connected are programmable to control and vary the light source and motor among preselected and selectable patterns. | 04-30-2015 |