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20130316055 | ACIDIC VISCOUS LIQUIDS FOR PROCESSING OF PERISHABLE FOODS - Acidic viscous solutions are described that can be introduced for the processing of perishable food to facilitate providing antimicrobial treatments. The solutions can have a viscosity from about 50 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise. The solution generally does not add any significant nutritional or flavor contributions to the food product. The acidic viscous solutions can be particularly useful for improving the effectiveness of subsequent hypochlorous acid/hypochlorite or peroxide antimicrobial treatments. | 11-28-2013 |
20140158633 | PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS OF FLOCCULATING POLYMER POWDERS AND POWDER FLOCCULANT POLYMER BLENDS - Powder blends are described comprising blends of particulate water soluble high molecular weight polymer flocculants. The polymer flocculants can include polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, copolymers thereof and combinations thereof. The powder blends allows the use of fine powders while reducing potential air quality and safety issues. The powder blends can be used for waste water purification, fiber dewatering, and the like. The powder blends can be diluted by a water dilution flow prior to entering a waste water stream. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158634 | POLYMER BLENDS FOR FLOCCULATION - Polymer flocculants are described comprising blends of high molecular weight polyethylene oxide and high molecular polyacrylamides. When introduced in desired amounts and with desired molecular weight ranges, excellent flocculation function is found that can be used to reduce polymer consumption to obtain a desired purity of clarified waste water. It has been found that the desirable polymer blends can be effectively added upstream from locations in which polyethylene oxide would generally be added so that the polymer blend can effectively mix with the slime flow to reduce or eliminate the need for excess polymer use to compensate for less effective mixing with the slime flow. Suitable waste treatment systems are described to provide for the delivery of the flocculants in the waste treatment process. | 06-12-2014 |
20140263082 | POLYMER BLENDS FOR FLOCCULATION - Polymer flocculants are described comprising blends of high molecular weight polyethylene oxide and high molecular polyacrylamides. When introduced in desired amounts and with desired molecular weight ranges, excellent flocculation function is found that can be used to reduce polymer consumption to obtain a desired purity of clarified waste water. It has been found that the desirable polymer blends can be effectively added upstream from locations in which polyethylene oxide would generally be added so that the polymer blend can effectively mix with the slime flow to reduce or eliminate the need for excess polymer use to compensate for less effective mixing with the slime flow. Suitable waste treatment systems are described to provide for the delivery of the flocculants in the waste treatment process. | 09-18-2014 |
20150053623 | PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS OF FLOCULATING POLYMER POWDERS - Flowable liquid suspensions are described comprising blends of particulate water soluble high molecular weight polymer flocculants. The polymer flocculants can include polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, polyDadmac, Dadmac-acrylamide copolymers, copolymers thereof and combinations thereof. The suspension allows the use of fine powders while reducing potential air quality and safety issues. The suspensions generally settle when mixing is stopped, but a uniform dispersion results when the suspensions are mixed, and the mixed suspensions can be delivered for use. The flocculant suspensions can be used for waste water purification, fiber dewatering, and the like. | 02-26-2015 |
20150144572 | PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS OF FLOCCULATING POLYMER POWDERS AND POWDER FLOCCULANT POLYMER BLENDS - Powder blends are described comprising blends of particulate water soluble high molecular weight polymer flocculants. The polymer flocculants can include polyethylene oxide, polyDadmac, Dadmac-acrylamide copolymers, copolymers thereof and combinations thereof. The powder blends allows the use of fine powders while reducing potential air quality and safety issues. The powder blends can be used for waste water purification, fiber dewatering, and the like. The powder blends can be diluted by a water dilution flow prior to entering a waste water stream. | 05-28-2015 |
20150217269 | DISPERSIONS OF SUPERABSORBENT POLYMERS, PROCESSING THEREOF AND ARTICLES FORMED FROM THE DISPERSIONS - Dispersions of superabsorbent polymers are described comprising blends of polyols and super absorbent polymer. Products comprising deposits formed from such dispersions are also described. Suitable polyols can include, for example, polyethylene glycol. The dispersions can be flowed onto an absorbent sheet to form a deposit (sheeted SAP), which in some embodiments can be along a fraction of the sheet surface. Generally, the deposits are dried through a wicking process in which the polyol is wicked away from the superabsorbent polymer. The sheeted SAP can be incorporated into a final product with the deposit secured within the product. The dispersion allows for selective placement of superabsorbent polymer onto an absorbent sheet and/or in a final product. Embodiments based on coated yarns and the like are also presented. | 08-06-2015 |
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20080228883 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Indicating Receipt of Electronic Mail - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for delivering an indication of an email message's arrival. The email message is received and identifies at least an addressee. The addressee is looked up in a database that associates multiple addressees to a shared Internet Protocol address. The shared Internet Protocol address is retrieved and a message is sent to the shared Internet Protocol address. The message identifies the addressee of the email message and includes instructions for indicating arrival of the message at the addressee. | 09-18-2008 |
20080244026 | Real-Time Notification of Presence Changes - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for providing presence and availability status information of a first user to a second user. The system includes a presence availability server for storing presence and availability status information of the first user. The presence availability server is configured to detect a change in the presence and availability status of the first user. The presence availability server also informs a notification server of a change in the presence and availability status of the first user. The notification server sends a notification message to a communication device of the second user. The notification message contains current presence and availability status information of the first user. Other systems and methods are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20090180604 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Redirecting Calls - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for processing a call. When the call is received, processing of the call is suspended. A database is queried for a calling number and a called number associated with the call. A network address associated with the calling number and with the called number. An intended recipient of the call is also retrieved from the database. A notification message is sent to the network address, and the notification message includes the calling number and the intended recipient of the call. Processing of the call is resumed. | 07-16-2009 |
20120066319 | Systems and Methods for Remote Access to a Display-Based Bulletin Board in a Shared User Environment - An electronic bulletin board for use in a shared always-on environment wherein a user may manipulate messages from a remote location. The electronic bulletin board may be implemented via database and programming logic on an application server accessible from any network node, including wireless devices. The always-on environment may be set up on a computer or broadband internet appliance or other communications device. Remote users may perform operations such as updating an existing message, posting a new message, download messages, and the like. The bulletin board also supports shared messages designed for special purposes, for example, an electronic grocery list that is accessible from remote locations. | 03-15-2012 |
20120072590 | Real-Time Notification of Presence Availability - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for providing presence status information of a first user to a second user. The system includes a presence server for storing presence status information of the first user. The presence server is configured to detect a change in the presence status of the first user. The presence server also informs a notification server of a change in the presence status of the first user. The notification server sends a notification message to a communication device of the second user. The notification message contains current presence status information of the first user. Other systems and methods are also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
20140214982 | Systems and Methods for Remote Access to a Display-Based Bulletin Board in a Shared User Environment - An electronic bulletin board for use in a shared always-on environment wherein a user may manipulate messages from a remote location. The electronic bulletin board may be implemented via database and programming logic on an application server accessible from any network node, including wireless devices. The always-on environment may be set up on a computer or broadband internet appliance or other communications device. Remote users may perform operations such as updating an existing message, posting a new message, download messages, and the like. The bulletin board also supports shared messages designed for special purposes, for example, an electronic grocery list that is accessible from remote locations, | 07-31-2014 |
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20080212486 | Checking of broadband network components - Systems and methods for checking broadband network components are provided in which an automated interactive system permits a field technician to check various conditions of a communication line or other broadband network components without the assistance of a support technician. While options to request assistance from a support technician are provided, the automated interactive system permits the field technician to perform various functions on a communication line without additional assistance, especially for routine tasks. The automated interactive system, therefore, removes efficiencies that may be associated with conventional approaches for checking broadband network components. | 09-04-2008 |
20090067613 | Method and Apparatus for Routing Calls Based on the Identification of the Calling Party or Calling Line - A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call. | 03-12-2009 |
20090147792 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING QUALITY OF SERVICE, SESSION AUTHENTICATION AND/OR BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION IN A REGIONAL/ACCESS NETWORK (RAN) - Quality of Service (QoS) and/or bandwidth allocation is managed in a Regional/Access Network (RAN) that provides end-to-end transport between a Network Service Provider (NSP) and/or an Application Service Provider (ASP), and a Customer Premises Network (CPN) that includes a Routing Gateway (RG). A first subsystem is configured to manage QoS and/or bandwidth allocation for an access session in the CPN. A second subsystem is configured to manage QoS and/or bandwidth allocation for an application flow in the CPN. Thus, the RAN can independently manage QoS, session authentication and/or bandwidth allocation for an access session and for an application flow. | 06-11-2009 |
20110116461 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ALLOCATING DIFFERENT QUALITY OF SERVICE/BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION TO SUBSCRIBERS HAVING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FOR INTERACTIVE GAMING - Quality of Service (QoS) and/or bandwidth allocation can be provided for interactive gaming via a Regional/Access Network (RAN). The RAN can provide end-to-end transport between a Gaming Application Service Provider (GASP) and a Customer Premises Network (CPN) that includes a Routing Gateway (RG). Quality of Service (QoS) and/or bandwidth allocation can be provided by determining different levels of subscription service for different subscribers to an interactive game between a plurality of participants. Different QoS and/or bandwidth allocations can be provided to different gaming traffic flows associated with the different subscribers to the interactive game based on the different levels of subscription service of the different subscribers. | 05-19-2011 |
20120269195 | METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE OR BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING - A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed. | 10-25-2012 |
20150078164 | METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE OR BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING - A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed. | 03-19-2015 |
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20080278396 | Worm Gear Azimuth Adjustment of a Parabolic Antenna - According to the invention, a system for changing the azimuth direction of a parabolic antenna is disclosed. The system may include a support member, a first gear set, and a rotational motion source. The support member may be coupled with a surface and the first gear set may include a worm gear and a first worm. The first worm may engage the worm gear, which may have a substantially vertical axis. The support member and the parabolic antenna may be operably coupled with the first gear set. The first rotational motion source may be operably coupled with the first worm, and the parabolic antenna may rotate about the substantially vertical axis when the first rotational motion source is active. | 11-13-2008 |
20080278404 | Worm Gear Elevation Adjustment of a Parabolic Dish - According to the invention, a system for changing the elevation angle of a parabolic antenna is disclosed. The system may include a support member, a first gear set, and a first rotational motion source. The first gear set may include a worm gear and a first worm. The first worm may engage the worm gear which may have a substantially horizontal axis. The support member and the parabolic antenna may be operably coupled with the first gear set. The first rotational motion source may be operably coupled with the first worm, and the parabolic antenna may rotate about the substantially horizontal axis when the first rotational motion source is active. | 11-13-2008 |
20090058745 | Roller Based Antenna Positioner - According to the invention, a system for positioning an antenna is disclosed. The system may include an antenna, a first substantially circular track, a base, and a first plurality of rollers. The first substantially circular track may be coupled with the antenna. Each of the first plurality of rollers may be coupled with the base. Each of the first plurality of rollers may be in contact with the first substantially circular track. Each of the first plurality of rollers may rotate when the first substantially circular track rotates. | 03-05-2009 |