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20090131290 | ACRIDAN DERIVATIVES AS ANTIOXIDANTS - A compound having the formula: | 05-21-2009 |
20090131293 | DIAROMATIC AMINE DERIVATIVES AS ANTIOXIDANTS - A diaromatic amine compound having the general formula: | 05-21-2009 |
20090240092 | ORTHO-NITROSOPHENOLS AS POLYMERIZATION INHIBITORS - Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one nitroso inhibitor of the structure: | 09-24-2009 |
20100048432 | Enhanced oil recovery using sulfonate mixtures - A surfactant blend of a low molecular weight surfactant and a high molecular weight surfactant to be used in an aqueous flooding. The surfactant blend may be neutralized with an alkali or alkaline agent. The surfactant blend may be mixed with a polymer. Surfactant blends of the present invention increase oil recoveries from oil reservoirs. | 02-25-2010 |
20120015853 | OVERBASED MAGNESIUM OXIDE DISPERSIONS - Overbased MgO dispersions with high magnesium content and acceptably low viscosities are reproducibly prepared without gel formation by heating to 280-360° C. a mixture of MgO, selected dispersants, low MW carboxylic acids, water and a combination of high boiling hydrocarbon and organic diluent, wherein water is more than 8%, typically more than 10% of the reaction mixture. No additional solubilizing or dispersing agents, promoters or reactants such as carbon dioxide, amines, alcohols etc are needed to obtain the desired dispersions. Compositions such as lubricating oils and fuels containing the overbased magnesium dispersions as additives are also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
20130178404 | Microwave Process for Preparing Stable Metal Oxide Dispersions - Microwave irradiation is used to prepare stable dispersions of small particle metal oxides, such as magnesium oxide and calcium oxide, from a composition prepared from a mixture comprising an oxide, hydroxide or carbonate of the metal, a carrier, a sulfonic or carboxylic acid dispersant, and typically a low MW carboxylic acid and water. Dispersions with an average particle size of one micron or less, often from 1-100 nm, are typically obtained. | 07-11-2013 |
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20090047687 | Indane Acetic Acid Derivatives and Their Use as Pharmaceutical Agents, Intermediates, and Method of Preparation - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 02-19-2009 |
20090298854 | Indole acetic acid derivatives and their use as pharmaceutical agents - This invention is directed to indole acetic acid derivatives and their use in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic disease. The invention is also directed to intermediates useful in preparation of indole acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 12-03-2009 |
20100204472 | Indane acetic acid derivatives and their use as pharmaceutical agents, intermediates, and method of preparation - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 08-12-2010 |
20100273800 | PYRROLOTRIAZINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR TREATING CANCER THROUGH INHIBITION OF AURORA KINASE - This invention relates to novel compounds and processes for their preparation, methods of treating diseases, particularly Cancer, comprising administering said compounds, and methods of making pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of disorders, particularly Cancer. | 10-28-2010 |
20110065129 | INDANE ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 03-17-2011 |
20110152330 | INDANE ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152331 | INDANE ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 06-23-2011 |
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20080311306 | SUPERFINE CERAMIC THERMAL SPRAY FEEDSTOCK COMPRISING CERAMIC OXIDE GRAIN GROWTH INHIBITOR AND METHODS OF MAKING - Superfine ceramic thermal spray feedstock compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are provided. In an embodiment, a thermal spray feedstock composition comprises: a superfine ceramic material comprising grains having an average longest dimension of about 100 nanometers to about 500 nanometers; and a grain growth inhibitor comprising a ceramic oxide different from the superfine ceramic material. | 12-18-2008 |
20090155479 | LUBRICANT-HARD-DUCTILE NANOCOMPOSITE COATINGS AND METHODS OF MAKING - Lubricant-hard-ductile composite coating compositions and methods of making the same are provided. In embodiment, a composite coating composition comprises: a lubricant phase for providing lubrication to a surface; a hard ceramic phase for providing structural integrity and wear resistance to the surface; and a ductile metal phase for providing ductility to the surface. | 06-18-2009 |
20100315191 | Patterned magnetic inductors - A patterned inductor includes a conductive path and a nanostructured magnetic composition deposited on the conductive path. The magnetic composition can be screen printed, inkjetted, electrodeposited, spin coated, physical vapor deposited, or chemical vapor deposited onto the conductive path. | 12-16-2010 |
20110086163 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CRACK-FREE ABRADABLE COATING WITH ENHANCED ADHESION - The present invention provides methods for producing a crack-free abradable coating with enhanced adhesion. The methods include the steps of providing a substrate and applying an abradable material to the substrate, either directly or indirectly via one or more additional layers. A critical coating temperature of the abradable material is determined that ensures that the thermal stress level in the abradable material is lower than the tensile strength of the abradable material. The temperature of the abradable material is held at a constant temperature below the critical coating temperature throughout the step of applying the abradable material to the substrate. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086177 | THERMAL SPRAY METHOD FOR PRODUCING VERTICALLY SEGMENTED THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS - The invention provides a method for forming a thermal barrier coating having vertical cracks for improved thermal and mechanical stress tolerance. The method can include depositing a first sub-layer on a substrate at a first temperature T | 04-14-2011 |
20120282132 | METAL AND METAL OXIDE STRUCTURES AND PREPARATION THEREOF - Methods of the invention allow rapid production of high-porous, large-surface-area nanostructured metal and/or metal oxide at attractive low cost applicable to a wide variety of commercial applications such as sensors, catalysts and photovoltaics. | 11-08-2012 |
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20110017802 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle portion, and a tool adjacent the distal portion of the elongated body portion and having at least one jaw movable to a clamping position to clamp tissue. A tactile feedback system includes an expandable member extending from the handle portion, the expandable member providing a tactile indicator of a tissue parameter of tissue clamped by the least one jaw. | 01-27-2011 |
20110036890 | Safety Method For Powered Surgical Instruments - The present disclosure provides for a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes a handle portion and a body portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument includes an articulating tool assembly defining a second longitudinal axis and having a proximal end. The articulating tool assembly is disposed at a distal end of the body portion and is configured to be articulated with respect to the body portion, namely, the articulating tool assembly is movable from a first position in which the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis to at least a second position in which the second longitudinal axis is disposed at an angle with respect to the first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes an articulation mechanism configured to articulate the articulating tool assembly. | 02-17-2011 |
20110217923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING POWER TO INTRABODY INSTRUMENTS - A system and method for transferring power includes a power transmitting unit for transmitting power and a power receiving unit for receiving power from the power transmitting unit. The power transmitting unit may be positioned outside a human body and the power receiving unit is located on an intrabody instrument adapted to be movable from the outside of the human body to inside the human body. The intrabody instrument may be a medical instrument connected to or incorporated within a robotic arm. The power transmitting unit may wirelessly transfer power to the power receiving unit in a continuous, non-interrupted manner. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218400 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INTEGRATED WIRELESS CAMERA - A surgical instrument including an integrated wireless camera includes a handle assembly housing control circuitry. An elongated shaft extends from the handle assembly and includes an end effector disposed at a distal end thereof. An image sensor assembly is disposed toward the distal end of the elongated shaft and is electrically coupled to the control circuitry. The image sensor assembly is configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal and communicate the electrical signal to the control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to process the signal and wirelessly transmit the processed signal to a wireless receiver positioned remote of the surgical instrument. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND ADJUSTING POSITIONING AND ORIENTATION OF A SURGICAL DEVICE - A system and method including an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate member defining a longitudinal axis and configured to rotate relative to the longitudinal axis is presented. The instrument further includes a handle member configured to be attached to the proximal end of the elongate member, the handle member operatively associated with a rotation mechanism. The instrument also includes an end effector configured to be attached to the distal end of the elongate member, the end effector operatively associated with an articulation mechanism and configured to be pivotable throughout a plurality of directions relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. A software algorithm is used to identify, track, and control directional movement of the end effector in accordance with rotational movement of the elongate member. | 09-08-2011 |
20110261183 | WIRELESS LAPAROSCOPIC CAMERA - A wireless laparoscopic camera system includes a housing having proximal and distal ends and a lens disposed at the distal end thereof. A chip package is disposed within the housing. The chip package is positioned proximally of the lens and includes an image sensor, a processing component, and a wireless transmitter. The image sensor, the processing component, and the wireless transmitter are configured as bare die and are stacked and coupled in sequence with respect to one another to form the chip package. The chip package is configured to convert an optical image produced by the lens into an electrical signal. The signal is transmitted wirelessly to a wireless receiver positioned remote of the housing. | 10-27-2011 |
20120108904 | CLEANER FOR ENDOSCOPE - A surgical scope for viewing a surgical site of a patient including an elongated tube, a viewing lens having an outer surface positioned at the distal portion of the scope, and a lens cleaner positioned at the distal portion and translatable between a first position and a second position. The lens cleaner includes an arcuate wiper having a complementary shape to the shape of the lens. An actuator is spaced proximally of the wiper and actuable to translate the wiper along the outer surface of the lens. | 05-03-2012 |
20120273548 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN VIVO - A monitoring system is disclosed for in vivo monitoring of preselected physiological parameters associated with acute and/or chronic tissue compromise or failure in one or multiple tissue/organ sites in real time. In one method, a body portion of a surgical stapling device is positioned adjacent a first tissue section, an anvil assembly adapted to engage the body portion is positioned adjacent a second tissue section, and a monitoring device is positioned adjacent the first and/or second tissue sections. The monitoring device includes a sensor adapted to measure a preselected physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting signal to an extracorporeal receiving unit. The surgical stapling device is fired to mechanically secure the first and second tissue sections with at least one staple and the preselected physiological parameter is monitored via the information transmitted from the monitoring device to the receiving unit. | 11-01-2012 |
20130123783 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH POWERED ARTICULATION WRIST ROTATION - A surgical instrument for treating tissue, the instrument including a housing and a shaft with an articulating portion and an end effector. The surgical instrument including a first casing connected to and rotatable with the proximal end of said shaft with an internal frame housed within the first casing and a plurality of posts supported by the internal frame and connected on their distal ends to at least one drive wire, and connected on their proximal ends to a threaded shaft; and a second casing connected to the first casing and rotatable therewith, said second casing housing the threaded shafts. The surgical instrument includes a first electric motor driving a first gear interfacing with the threaded shafts such that a first pair of the plurality of threaded shafts rotate in the same direction and cause the articulating portion to articulate in a first plane. | 05-16-2013 |
20130284792 | Surgical Stapling Device Including A Camera - A surgical stapling apparatus including a handle assembly, an elongated shaft extending distally from the handle assembly, a shell assembly containing a plurality of staples arranged in an annular array, and a firing mechanism for advancing staples from the shell assembly. An anvil assembly including a tiltable anvil head movable from an aligned operative position to a tilted position. A camera assembly is operatively coupled to a distal surface of the tiltable anvil head such that an orientation of the camera assembly changes as the anvil head moves from the operative to the tilted position. | 10-31-2013 |
20140031665 | Telecentric Scale Projection System for Real-Time In-Situ Surgical Metrology - A system and method for determining endoscopic dimensional measurements including a projector assembly comprising a light source for projecting light through a telecentric lens and into a surgical site, and a mask coupled to the projector assembly. Light projected from the light source projects through the mask. The projected light through the mask may be a collimated pattern which does not significantly change in size as a function of the distance to a projected plane. The projected light patterns may include multiple wavelengths of light for measurements of different features of tissue and may be produced using a laser in conjunction with a light shaping optical diffuser, or using a light emitting diode in conjunction with a light shaping optical diffuser, or using a spatial filter. The projected light patterns may take the form of concentric rings with each ring representing a radius of a given dimension. | 01-30-2014 |
20140051934 | Stabilizing Port for Surgery for Facilitating Concurrent Introduction of Multiple Instruments - An access port assembly is provided including an access port having a proximal end and a distal end and a stabilizing anchor mechanically connected to the access port for stabilizing the access port within a tissue incision. An outer circumferential rim of the access port is configured and dimensioned to define a plurality of openings to facilitate concurrent introduction of a plurality of instruments. | 02-20-2014 |
20140263549 | SAFETY METHOD FOR POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument includes a handle portion and a body portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument includes an articulating tool assembly defining a second longitudinal axis and having a proximal end. The articulating tool assembly is disposed at a distal end of the body portion and is configured to be articulated with respect to the body portion, namely, the articulating tool assembly is movable from a first position in which the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis to at least a second position in which the second longitudinal axis is disposed at an angle with respect to the first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes an articulation mechanism configured to articulate the articulating tool assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275779 | Flexible Shaft with Multiple Flexible Portions - A surgical device is provided including a control unit having at plurality of steering members and a flexible elongated guide shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the shaft includes an image sensor and the proximal end of the shaft is in operable communication with the control unit, and at least one flexible portion. The shaft is partitioned into a first segment and a second segment, the first and second segments operably mated at a first mating point located substantially midway through the shaft. | 09-18-2014 |
20150157394 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH POWERED ARTICULATION WRIST ROTATION - A surgical instrument for treating tissue, the instrument including a housing and a shaft with an articulating portion and an end effector. The surgical instrument including a first casing connected to and rotatable with the proximal end of said shaft with an internal frame housed within the first casing and a plurality of posts supported by the internal frame and connected on their distal ends to at least one drive wire, and connected on their proximal ends to a threaded shaft; and a second casing connected to the first casing and rotatable therewith, said second casing housing the threaded shafts. The surgical instrument includes a first electric motor driving a first gear interfacing with the threaded shafts such that a first pair of the plurality of threaded shafts rotate in the same direction and cause the articulating portion to articulate in a first plane. | 06-11-2015 |
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20090152184 | HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULES FOR USE IN DISTILLATION SYSTEMS - A membrane module comprising an outer casing having an interior region, a seal disposed within the outer case, thereby dividing the interior region into a first chamber and a second chamber, and a plurality of hollow fiber membranes extending through the first chamber and the second chamber, where at least a portion of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes have first segments located within the first chamber and second segments located within the second chamber, the first segments being configured to allow vapor transmission therethrough, and the second segments being configured to substantially prevent vapor transmission therethrough, and further configured to allow transmission of thermal energy therethrough. | 06-18-2009 |
20090152199 | High-temperature membrane distillation - A membrane module comprising an outer casing having an interior region, a plurality of hollow fiber membranes extending through at least a portion of the interior region, and having exterior surfaces and inner hollow regions, where the inner hollow regions are configured to provide flow paths for a distillate fluid. The membrane module further comprises an opening extending through the outer casing for providing a feed solution to the interior region adjacent the exterior surfaces of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes, where the feed solution provided to the opening has an elevated temperature that is greater than an atmospheric-pressure boiling temperature of the feed solution, and an elevated pressure at which an effective boiling temperature of the feed solution is greater than the elevated temperature. | 06-18-2009 |
20100025219 | System and method for membrane distillation with low reynolds numbers - A distillation system and method includes open reservoirs and pluralities of hollow fiber membranes and hollow tubes extending through portions of separate open reservoirs. The hollow fiber membranes are configured to allow vapor transmission, and the hollow tubes are configured to substantially prevent vapor transmission but allow transmission of thermal energy. Feed solution is circulated through the open reservoirs. Distillate is separated from the feed solution by the hollow fiber membranes and thermal energy is recouped through the hollow tubes. | 02-04-2010 |
20100051549 | Heat recuperating membrane distillation apparatus and system - A contactor module for separating a distillate from a feed solution includes an outer casing with an interior region, a distillate collection chamber, and pluralities of hollow fiber membranes and hollow tubes extending through the distillate collection chamber, where the hollow fiber membranes are configured to allow vapor transmission, and the hollow tubes are configured to substantially prevent vapor transmission, and further configured to allow transmission of thermal energy. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065496 | Membrane distillation pressure control system and method - A membrane distillation system includes a membrane distillation module, a brine loop and a distillate loop. The brine loop and the distillate loop each include means for regulating flow of brine solution and distillate, respectively, to the membrane distillation module. The flow of brine solution and distillate is regulated to prevent brine solution and distillate from penetrating membranes of the membrane distillation module. A method of membrane distillation includes delivering brine solution and distillate to the membrane distillation module at low pressures in a first mode. The method also includes heating the brine solution and cooling the distillate and delivering portions of each to the membrane distillation module in a second mode. The portions of heated brine solution and cooled distillate are adjusted to facilitate membrane distillation while preventing liquid from penetrating membranes of the membrane distillation module. | 03-18-2010 |
20100216628 | ON-BOARD FUEL DESULFURIZATION UNIT - A method for regenerating at least one impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed includes passing impurity-containing fluid through the impurity-adsorbing bed. The impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed adsorbs an impurity in the impurity-containing fluid to produce a purified fluid. A portion of the purified fluid is sent back through the impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed that contains the adsorbed impurity. The impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed is exposed to microwave energy to desorb the impurity adsorbed on the impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed. | 08-26-2010 |
20110180383 | MEMBRANE DISTILLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A membrane distillation system includes a distillation vessel, an array of hollow fiber membranes pervious to distillate vapor but impervious to feed solution and an array of hollow tubes impervious to distillate vapor and feed solution but which allow thermal energy transmission. The system further includes a pump, a heat exchanger for heating the feed solution before it enters the hollow fiber membranes, and an outlet for removing distillate from the distillation vessel. A method for removing distillate from a feed solution includes delivering the feed solution through hollow tubes spanning a distillation vessel, heating the feed solution, delivering the feed solution through hollow fiber membranes spanning the distillation vessel to create a vapor pressure differential between the hollow fiber membranes and a distillation volume within the distillation vessel, and removing distillate from the distillation vessel. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180479 | ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A treatment system includes a feed source, a first treatment unit for separating a feed into a first product and a concentrated feed containing less than about 7% total dissolved solids, and a membrane distillation unit for separating the concentrated feed into a second product and a superconcentrated feed containing at least about 14% total dissolved solids. The membrane distillation unit includes hollow fiber membranes having inner bores for receiving the concentrated feed and membrane walls for allowing vapor transmission of distillate. A method includes delivering feed to a first treatment unit where it is separated into first product and concentrated feed streams; delivering the concentrated feed to internal bores of hollow fiber membranes where it is separated into second product and superconcentrated feed streams as vapor passes across the hollow fiber membranes; delivering the superconcentrated feed to a liquid removal unit; and collecting the first and second product streams. | 07-28-2011 |
20130071793 | FUEL FRACTIONATION USING MEMBRANE DISTILLATION - A method for fractionating a fuel includes heating the fuel and flowing it through hollow superhydrophobic membranes in a membrane module. Vapor from the fuel permeates the hydrophobic membranes and enters a distillate collection chamber, producing distilled fuel and residual fuel. The residual fuel is removed from the module and cooled. The cooled residual fuel is flowed through hollow tubes in the module and the distilled fuel is removed from the distillate collection chamber. Burning the distilled fuel reduces engine emissions. A fuel fractionation system includes a distillate collection chamber, hollow superhydrophobic membranes, hollow tubes and a distillate outlet. The hollow superhydrophobic membranes receive heated fuel and allow vapor from the heated fuel to permeate the membranes and enter the distillate collection chamber. The hollow tubes receive cooled residual fuel and are positioned to allow vapor in the distillate collection chamber to condense on outer surfaces of the hollow tubes. | 03-21-2013 |
20130199220 | Method and Device for Air Conditioning with Humidity Control - An air temperature and humidity control device using a liquid-desiccant humidity controller thermally coupled to a heat pump is disclosed. The humidity controller may include a contactor having at least one contact module with a porous sidewall that is permeable to water vapor and impermeable to the liquid desiccant. The disclosed device provides air temperature control through heat transfer between the liquid desiccant and heat pump and provides humidity controls through water transfer between the desiccant and surrounding air. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206658 | HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM CONFIGURED WITH A MEMBRANE CONTACTOR - A heat exchange system may include a first heat exchange circuit and a second heat exchange circuit. The first heat exchange circuit may circulate a first working fluid sequentially through a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger and a membrane contactor. The second heat exchange circuit may direct a second working fluid sequentially through the first heat exchanger and the membrane contactor, where the second working fluid includes solute and solvent. The first heat exchanger and the membrane contactor may transfer heat energy from the second working fluid to the first working fluid, and the second heat exchanger may transfer heat energy from the first working fluid to a third working fluid. The membrane contactor may extract a portion of the solvent from the second working fluid. | 08-15-2013 |
20130340468 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH DISTILLED WATER PRODUCTION FROM AIR - An air conditioning and water producing system includes a heat pumping unit and a membrane contactor in thermal communication with the heat pumping unit. The membrane contactor is configured such that a first brine flow is cooled by the heat pumping unit and diluted at the membrane contactor. A distiller is in thermal communication with the heat pumping unit and the membrane contactor such that a second brine flow is heated by the heat pumping unit and conveyed through the distiller. Thermal interaction between the second brine flow and the first brine flow flowing through the distiller extracts water from the second brine flow. | 12-26-2013 |
20140053570 | FUEL FRACTIONATION USING MEMBRANE DISTILLATION - A method for reducing emissions from an engine includes generating a light hydrocarbon fuel fraction and combusting the light hydrocarbon fuel fraction in place of the fuel. The light hydrocarbon fuel fraction is generated by heating the fuel and flowing the fuel through a plurality of hollow fiber superhydrophobic membranes in a membrane module. Each hollow superhydrophobic membrane comprises a porous support and a superhydrophobic layer free of pores that extend from one side of the superhydrophobic layer to the other. Vapor from the fuel permeates the superhydrophobic membranes and enters a distillate collection chamber, producing a distilled fuel in the distillate collection chamber and a residual fuel within the hollow fiber superhydrophobic membranes. The residual fuel is removed from the membrane module and cooled to produce a cooled residual fuel. The cooled residual fuel flows through a plurality of hollow tubes in the membrane module and the distilled fuel is removed from the distillate collection chamber to produce the light hydrocarbon fuel fraction. | 02-27-2014 |
20140238057 | REGENERATION AIR MIXING FOR A MEMBRANE BASED HYGROSCOPIC MATERIAL DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A contactor for an air temperature and humidity control device is provided including a plurality of contact modules. Each contact module has a generally porous sidewall configured to define an internal space through which a hygroscopic material flows. A first airstream passes over a first portion of the plurality of contact modules. A second airstream passes over a second portion of the plurality of contact modules. | 08-28-2014 |
20140264967 | MEMBRANE CONTACTOR FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS - A contactor configured for use in a dehumidification system is provided including a plurality of contact modules. Each contact module has a porous sidewall that defines an internal space through which a hygroscopic material flows. Adjacent contact modules are fluidly coupled to form a multipass flow path for the hygroscopic material through the contactor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283690 | MEMBRANE CONTACTOR FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS - A contactor configured for use in a dehumidification system is provided including a plurality of contact modules. Each contact module has a porous membrane that defines an internal space through which a hygroscopic material flows. A membrane property of the porous membrane of at least one contact module is substantially different than the other membranes of the plurality of contact modules. | 09-25-2014 |
20140338389 | VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM WITH THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - A system is provided including a vapor compression cycle. The vapor compression cycle includes an operably coupled compressor, condenser, first expansion device, and evaporator through which a refrigerant circulates. A thermal energy storage unit includes a heat exchanger arranged within a phase change material. The heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the vapor compression cycle with a plurality of conduits and valves such that refrigerant flows through the heat exchanger in a heat transfer relationship with the phase change material. When the system is in a first mode, the heat exchanger is configured to function similar to the evaporator and the phase change material is configured to store thermal energy. When the system is in a second mode, the heat exchanger is configured to function similar to the condenser and the phase change material is configured to release thermal energy. | 11-20-2014 |
20150143840 | WALL PANEL FOR CLIMATE CONTROLLED CARGO CONTAINER - A climate controlled cargo container includes at least one panel ( | 05-28-2015 |
20150292775 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - A refrigerant system includes a vapor/compression refrigerant circulation loop ( | 10-15-2015 |