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20100184177 | PLASTIC DISPOSABLE REACTOR SYSTEM - A plastic, disposable reactor (“PDR”) system is presented that will allow growth of microorganisms at various temperatures and pressures cost effectively. In this invention, the use of the system for aquaculture of algae is presented. The use of the reactor will allow carbon sequestration and significant production of a renewable energy source. The incorporation of recycled materials in various components of the plant also benefits the environment. | 07-22-2010 |
20110008854 | PROCESS FOR THE GENERATION OF ALGAL OIL AND ELECTRICITY FROM HUMAN AND ANIMAL WASTE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SOURCES - A method for the generation of electricity includes producing a paste from hydrocarbon waste, delivering the paste to a pyrolysis unit, rendering the paste into a gaseous product stream, allowing the stream to flow through a suitable filter device, extracting energy from the stream, producing electricity, converting water to hydrogen via a water gas shift reaction, allowing the reacted stream to flow to a reciprocating compressor, allowing any remaining stream to pass through compression, cooling, condensing, and storing carbon dioxide in a high pressure tank, allowing any remaining stream to be split, one part being combusted in a gas turbine producing electricity and the other part being recycled to the plasmolysis unit, injecting exhaust gas into a feed stream which flows to a degasification chamber, and allowing carbon dioxide and residual water from a storage tank to be expanded, passed through the heat exchanger and injected into the aquaculture feed. | 01-13-2011 |
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20110045746 | PREPARATION TOOLS FOR PIPE ENDS AND RELATED METHODS - Various systems, tools, and methods are described for rendering regions of coated pipe suitable for receiving press fittings. The systems, tools, and methods may also be applicable for transforming regions of pipe, coated or uncoated, and which are otherwise unsuitable for sealingly engaging press fittings, so that reliable and leak-proof seals can be made between the pipe and press fittings. | 02-24-2011 |
20110197451 | CUTTER FOR PRESS TOOL - A cutting tool is disclosed which can be used in conjunction with a press tool, and in particular, a hydraulically operated hand held press tool. The cutting tool is selectively engaged with the press tool such that upon operation of the press tool, a cutting blade is pivoted past a wire or cable supporting cradle region to thereby cut or otherwise sever the wire or cable. | 08-18-2011 |
20120042759 | SOIL PIPE CUTTER JAW FOR PRESS TOOL AND RELATED METHODS - A cutting tool is described. The tool engages with a standard press tool and is used for cutting brittle pipe such as cast iron soil pipe. The tool features a cutting chain assembly that is tensioned about the pipe by a pair of pivotally moveable arms. | 02-23-2012 |
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20110247973 | EXFILTRATION APPARATUS - An exfiltration apparatus for removing contaminants from a fluid includes a housing, a filter portion positioned within the housing, and a particulate collecting member. The housing defines a fluid flow path extending from a fluid inlet disposed on a first side of the housing to a fluid outlet disposed on a second side of the housing. The particulate collecting member is disposed within the housing between the fluid inlet and the filter portion. The particulate collecting member includes a recessed particulate collecting portion proximate the filter portion and a raised apertured portion proximate the fluid inlet. Fluid flowing along the fluid flow path passes through the particulate collecting member and through the filter portion before exiting through the fluid outlet. | 10-13-2011 |
20140091809 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR UNDERGROUND CONDUIT - In a method for detecting disruptions proximate to an underground conduit, at least one signal carrying cable is positioned along a length of the conduit and between the conduit and a ground surface. At least one cable engaging member is connected to spaced apart locations on the at least one signal carrying cable to extend laterally outward of the at least one signal carrying cable. Each of the at least one cable engaging members is configured to transmit a force to the at least one signal carrying cable when impacted by an external force. A monitoring signal is provided to the at least one signal carrying cable, and a reflected monitoring signal is received in response to the supplied monitoring signal. One or more properties of the reflected monitoring signal are compared to one or more corresponding properties of a predicted reflected monitoring signal. An alert is initiated when the one or more properties of the reflected monitoring signal differ from the one or more properties of the predicted reflected monitoring signal by a predetermined amount. | 04-03-2014 |
20140175002 | EXFILTRATION APPARATUS - An exfiltration apparatus for removing contaminants from a fluid includes a housing, a filter portion positioned within the housing, and a particulate collecting member. The housing defines a fluid flow path extending from a fluid inlet disposed on a first side of the housing to a fluid outlet disposed on a second side of the housing. The particulate collecting member is disposed within the housing between the fluid inlet and the filter portion. The particulate collecting member includes a recessed particulate collecting portion proximate the filter portion and a raised apertured portion proximate the fluid inlet. Fluid flowing along the fluid flow path passes through the particulate collecting member and through the filter portion before exiting through the fluid outlet. | 06-26-2014 |
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20090105377 | RESINS, LOW TEMPERATURE FORMULATIONS, AND COATINGS DERIVED THEREFROM - A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the inventive resins. The utility of these resins was demonstrated in the formulation of powder coatings, such as β-hydroxy amide crosslinked and hybrid types. Generally, the bio-based resins flowed out on heating faster than conventional petrochemically-based resins, allowing the use of lower temperatures in the curing oven than is typically possible and a more active catalyst system, especially in the carboxylic acid-epoxy crosslinked hybrid coatings formulations. | 04-23-2009 |
20110200754 | CORROSION RESISTANT PRIMER COATING - A corrosion resistant primer coating comprises one or more corrosion inhibiting additives; and one or more nonaqueous resins, and the method of making and using the primer coating. The corrosion inhibiting additive comprises metal ferrate(IV) compounds, metal ferrate(V) compounds, metal ferrate(VI) compounds, or a mixture thereof (collectively called the ferrate compound). The ferrate compound has a low solubility in water in the range of about 0.001 ppm to about 2000 ppm at a temperature in the range of about 0° C. to 71° C. | 08-18-2011 |
20120136116 | RESINS, LOW TEMPERATURE FORMULATIONS, AND COATINGS DERIVED THEREFROM - A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the inventive resins. The utility of these resins was demonstrated in the formulation of powder coatings, such as β-hydroxy amide crosslinked and hybrid types. Generally, the bio-based resins flowed out on heating faster than conventional petrochemically-based resins, allowing the use of lower temperatures in the curing oven than is typically possible and a more active catalyst system, especially in the carboxylic acid-epoxy crosslinked hybrid coating formulations. | 05-31-2012 |
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20120090112 | WET WIPES, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Dispersible wet wipes, method for making same and articles of manufacture housing same are provided. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090113 | WET WIPES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Wet wipes that employ a fibrous structure and a liquid composition that exhibit novel properties are provided. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090119 | WET WIPES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Wet wipes formed from a fibrous structure and a liquid composition that exhibit novel properties are provided. | 04-19-2012 |
20130071621 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm as measured according to the Modulus Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Elongation (GM Elongation or GM Elong) of less than 10.2% measured according to the Elongation Test Method described herein are provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071624 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Tensile Ratio of less than 1.75 and/or less than 1.49 as measured according to the Tensile Strength Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm and/or a Machine Direction Modulus (MD Modulus) of less than 1253.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm and/or a Cross Machine Direction Modulus (CD Modulus) of less than 1569.2 g/cm at 15 g/cm, are provided. | 03-21-2013 |
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20090293572 | CAN END SCORING METHOD, AND TOOLING ASSEMBLY AND CONVERSION PRESS THEREFOR - A tooling assembly for scoring a can end is provided. First and second opposing tool members cooperate to create a depression in the can end, and to form a scoreline within the depression. A conversion press for converting a can end shell into a can end, and a method for scoring a can end are also provided. The method includes engaging a first side of the can end with a score knife, supporting at least a portion of a second side of the can end with a score anvil, depressing the can end into a cavity of the score anvil to form the depression, and forming the scoreline within the depression. The depression and scoreline are formed substantially simultaneous within the same tool station of the conversion press. A sealant, which is applied to the scoreline, forms a pool within the depression, thereby completely covering the scoreline. | 12-03-2009 |
20120111172 | CAN END SCORING METHOD, AND TOOLING ASSEMBLY AND CONVERSION PRESS THEREFOR - A tooling assembly for scoring a can end is provided. First and second opposing tool members cooperate to create a depression in the can end, and to form a scoreline within the depression. A conversion press for converting a can end shell into a can end, and a method for scoring a can end are also provided. The method includes engaging a first side of the can end with a score knife, supporting at least a portion of a second side of the can end with a score anvil, depressing the can end into a cavity of the score anvil to form the depression, and forming the scoreline within the depression. The depression and scoreline are formed substantially simultaneous within the same tool station of the conversion press. A sealant, which is applied to the scoreline, forms a pool within the depression, thereby completely covering the scoreline. | 05-10-2012 |
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20090095752 | TAB AND CAN END EMPLOYING THE SAME - A tab is provided to facilitate opening of a can end. The tab has a nose portion located at a first end of the tab and a lift portion located at a second end of the tab opposite the nose portion. A rivet receiving portion is located proximate to the nose portion, and includes a rivet hole. A flange extends rearwardly from the lift portion of the tab to define a gap. The gap provides increased space between the underside of the flange and the exterior of the container end, thereby facilitating opening of the container end. | 04-16-2009 |
20100021270 | TOOLING AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A TAB WITH COIN PRECURL FOR IMPROVED CURL FORMATION - A tab is used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has one or more arcuate strips that are provided on a surface of the tab proximate to a peripheral surface of the tab where the one or more arcuate strips have been formed further into a preselected portion of curled or hemmed portions of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well. | 01-28-2010 |
20100124475 | TAB, TOOLING FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF THE TAB AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE TAB - The invention generally relates to a tab used to open food can ends and beer/beverage can ends. The tab has a nose portion located at a front end of the tab and a lift portion located at a back end of the tab. The tab also has a rivet receiving portion located proximate to the nose portion with a rivet hole. The rivet receiving portion is coupled to the nose portion. The rivet hole has a non-round perimeter with a first diameter portion and a second diameter portion. The first diameter portion has a plurality of first arcuate segments and the second diameter portion has a plurality of notches. The second diameter portion is greater in length than the first diameter portion. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well. | 05-20-2010 |
20110147382 | TAB WITH REINFORCED RIVET HOLE, AND TOOLING AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAME - A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked. | 06-23-2011 |
20140110408 | END CLOSURE WITH COINED PANEL RADIUS AND REFORM STEP - A method of forming a can end shell is provided which includes providing a can end shell having a central panel portion, a first panel radius around the central panel portion, a chamfer extending from the first panel radius, and a second panel radius around the chamfer, coining the can end shell to form a coined section in the first panel radius around at least a portion of the circumference of the central panel portion, and reforming the can end shell to form a step in the chamfer. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090236771 | METHODS FOR MAKING COMPONENTS HAVING IMPROVED EROSION RESISTANCE - Methods for making components having improved erosion resistance including providing a component having a surface, applying at least one layer of an erosion system to at least a portion of the surface of the component, each layer of the erosion system containing a support, and a toughened resin applied to the support, and co-molding the component having the applied erosion system to produce a coated component having from about a 50% increase to about a 400% increase in erosion resistance per layer of the erosion system. | 09-24-2009 |
20090238983 | METHODS ALLOWING FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF COATED COMPONENTS FOR EROSION DAMAGE - Methods allowing for visual inspection of a coated component for erosion damage involving providing a component, and applying a plurality of layers of an erosion system to at least a portion of the component to produce the coated component where each layer of the erosion system comprises a different color that becomes visible as the layer is eroded. | 09-24-2009 |
20090239058 | EROSIONS SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS COMPRISING THE SAME - An erosion system including a toughened resin for improving erosion resistance, the toughened resin including a resin and a toughening agent, and a support for retaining the toughened resin where at least one layer of the erosion system is applied to a component to provide from about a 50% increase to about a 400% increase in erosion resistance to the component per layer of the erosion system. | 09-24-2009 |
20100148396 | METHODS OF MAKING ARTICLES HAVING TOUGHENED AND UNTOUGHENED REGIONS - Methods of making an article having at least one toughened region and at least one untoughened region involving providing a material, applying a toughening agent to a portion of the material, shaping the material to produce a preform, applying an untoughened resin to the preform, and curing the preform having the applied untoughened resin to produce the at least one toughened region and the at least one untoughened region wherein the toughened region comprises a toughened resin having a fracture toughness of at least about 1.0 MPa-m | 06-17-2010 |
20100150706 | ARTICLES MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS HAVING TOUGHENED AND UNTOUGHENED REGIONS - Articles having a body including a composite material having at least one toughened region and at least one untoughened region, the toughened region containing a toughening agent selected from the group consisting of polymers, nano fibers, nano particles, and combinations thereof where the toughened region includes a toughened resin having a fracture toughness of at least about 1.0 MPa-m | 06-17-2010 |
20110146230 | Integrated Nacelle Assembly - An assembly includes a unitary nacelle structure and an integrated fan housing for a gas turbine engine assembly. The unitary nacelle structure includes an inlet region and a fan cowl region, and is configured to at least partially circumscribe the integrated fan housing. The integrated fan housing comprises an integral composite structure and includes a fan case sized and configured for encircling a fan blade assembly of an associated gas turbine engine, a fan hub, and a plurality of fan outlet guide vanes. The unitary nacelle structure cooperates with the integrated fan housing to transfer static and dynamic loads directly to a support structure, rather than through the engine core, to minimize backbone bending. | 06-23-2011 |