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20120299702 | HYBRID POSITIONING SYSTEM - A system for determining a position of a machine within a job site comprises at least one position monitoring device configured to collect information indicative of a location of the machine and a processor, communicatively coupled to the at least one position monitoring device. The processor is configured to estimate a location of the machine based on the received information using a first positioning technique. The processor is also configured to determine a first error value associated with the estimated location of the machine and compare the first error value with a threshold error level. If the first error value exceeds the threshold error level, the processor is configured to receive second information indicative of the location of the machine and determine the location of the machine based on the received second information, wherein the location of the machine is determined using a second positioning technique. | 11-29-2012 |
20130079949 | INCLINATION DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An inclination detection system is disclosed. The inclination detection system may have an inclination angle predictor configured to calculate an a priori estimated inclination angle of the machine based on a previously estimated inclination angle, and a measurement variance calculator configured to calculate a measurement variance of the a priori estimated inclination angle based on a non-gravitational acceleration of the machine. The inclination detection system may also have an inclination angle sensor configured to measure a measured inclination angle of the machine, and an inclination angle updater configured to determine an a posteriori estimated inclination angle of the machine based on the a priori estimated inclination angle, the measurement variance of the a priori estimated inclination angle, and the measured inclination angle. | 03-28-2013 |
20140067213 | OPERATIONAL PARAMETER DETERMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH GEAR SHIFTING COMPENSATION - An operational parameter determination system is disclosed. The operational parameter determination system may include an operational parameter predictor configured to calculate an a priori estimated operational parameter of the machine based on a previously estimated operational parameter. The operational parameter determination system may also include a gear shifting compensator configured to determine whether a gear shifting is in progress, and when the gear shifting is in progress, to output the a priori estimated operational parameter as a determined operational parameter. The operational parameter determination system may further include an operational parameter updater configured to, when the gear shifting is not in progress, receive a measured operational parameter of the machine, determine an a posteriori estimated operational parameter of the machine based on the a priori estimated operational parameter and the measured operational parameter, and output the a posteriori estimated operational parameter as the determined operational parameter. | 03-06-2014 |
20140145876 | MACHINE NAVIGATION SYSTEM UTILIZING SCALE FACTOR ADJUSTMENT - A machine navigation system and method for estimating velocity of a machine is disclosed. The method may include receiving, from an odometer, a first signal indicative of a distance traveled by the machine and calculating a scale factor to compensate for an error associated with the first signal. The method may further include determining whether a second signal indicative of a location of the machine is received by the machine and selectively adjusting the scale factor using machine parameters to generate an adjusted scale factor, where selectively adjusting may be performed based on whether the second signal is received by the machine. The method may further include estimating the velocity of the machine based on the first signal and the adjusted scale factor. | 05-29-2014 |
20140180579 | MACHINE POSITIONING SYSTEM UTILIZING POSITION ERROR CHECKING - A system and method for estimating position of a machine is disclosed. The method may include receiving, from a perception sensor, scene data describing an environment in a vicinity of the machine and estimating a first position of the machine based on the scene data. The method may include determining whether a first signal indicative of a location of the machine is received by the machine and estimating a second position of the machine when it is determined that the first signal is received. The method may include comparing the second position with the first position and estimating a third position of the machine using at least one of the first position and the second position. | 06-26-2014 |
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20150123889 | Electronic Device with Orientation Detection and Methods Therefor - A portable electronic device ( | 05-07-2015 |
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20100029486 | EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The base composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a water-soluble binder, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The cap composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a disintegrating agent, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The compositions may be heated and mixed and formed into a tablet. Further provided are methods of making the compositions. Further provided are methods of controlling or eliminating pests and methods of increasing the potability of water. The compositions are effective for controlling or eliminating pests such as mosquitoes when applied at an application site. | 02-04-2010 |
20130005688 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed are insecticidal compositions and associated methods that comprise pyrethrum, pyrethrins, one or more pyrethrin, or pyrethroid and mineral oil. | 01-03-2013 |
20130099410 | EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The base composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a water-soluble binder, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The cap composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a disintegrating agent, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The compositions may be heated and mixed and formed into a tablet. Further provided are methods of making the compositions. Further provided are methods of controlling or eliminating pests and methods of increasing the potability of water. The compositions are effective for controlling or eliminating pests such as mosquitoes when applied at an application site. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101687 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include | 04-25-2013 |
20140120186 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include | 05-01-2014 |
20140121184 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include | 05-01-2014 |
20150181886 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Provided are mosquito larvicide compositions comprising a mineral oil and a methylated coconut oil. The compositions may further comprise a silicone and at least one surfactant. The compositions can kill mosquito larvae in swamps, floodwater areas, and other areas where mosquitoes develop. Further provided are methods for mosquito control. The methods may comprise coating the surface of a body of water. | 07-02-2015 |
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20150313213 | EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The base composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a water-soluble binder, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The cap composition may include a plaster and an active agent, and it may further include at least one of a disintegrating agent, a non-water-soluble binder, and a lubricant. The compositions may be heated and mixed and formed into a tablet. Further provided are methods of making the compositions. Further provided are methods of controlling or eliminating pests and methods of increasing the potability of water. The compositions are effective for controlling or eliminating pests such as mosquitoes when applied at an application site. | 11-05-2015 |
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20090197426 | Process for Preparing a Dielectric Interlayer Film Containing Silicon Beta Zeolite - A process for forming a zeolite beta dielectric layer onto a substrate such as a silicon wafer has been developed. The zeolite beta is characterized in that it has an aluminum concentration from about 0.1 to about 2.0 wt. %, and has crystallites from about 5 to about 40 nanometers. The process involves first dealuminating a starting zeolite beta, then preparing a slurry of the dealuminated zeolite beta followed by coating a substrate, e.g. silicon wafer with the slurry, heating to form a zeolite beta film and treating the zeolite beta with a silylating agent. | 08-06-2009 |
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20100222509 | Block Coordination Copolymers - The present invention provides compositions of crystalline coordination copolymers wherein multiple organic molecules are assembled to produce porous framework materials with layered or core-shell structures. These materials are synthesized by sequential growth techniques such as the seed growth technique. In addition, the invention provides a simple procedure for controlling functionality. | 09-02-2010 |
20100222523 | Block Coordination Copolymers - The present invention provides compositions of crystalline coordination copolymers wherein multiple organic molecules are assembled to produce porous framework materials with layered or core-shell structures. These materials are synthesized by sequential growth techniques such as the seed growth technique. In addition, the invention provides a simple procedure for controlling functionality. | 09-02-2010 |
20100222619 | Block Coordination Copolymers - The present invention provides compositions of crystalline coordination copolymers wherein multiple organic molecules are assembled to produce porous framework materials with layered or core-shell structures. These materials are synthesized by sequential growth techniques such as the seed growth technique. In addition, the invention provides a simple procedure for controlling functionality. | 09-02-2010 |
20100260664 | Process for Preparing Nano Size Zeolites - A process has been developed to synthesize various zeolites with nano size crystals. The process involves forming an aluminosilicate initiator which exhibits the Tyndall effect and contains no appreciable filterable solids. This initiator is then mixed with a clear solution comprising reactive sources of Al, Si, M and R plus water. M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal while R is an organoammonium compound. The resultant reaction mixture is reacted at a temperature and for a time sufficient to produce a zeolite such as zeolite Y with average crystallite size less than 500 nm or preferably less than 300 nm. | 10-14-2010 |
20110138999 | METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK POLYMER MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANES - Metal-organic framework (MOF)-polymer mixed matrix membranes (MOF-MMMs) can be prepared by dispersing high surface area MOFs into a polymer matrix. The MOFs allow the polymer to infiltrate the pores of the MOFs, which improves the interfacial and mechanical properties of the polymer and in turn affects permeability. These mixed matrix membranes are attractive candidates for practical gas separation applications such as CO | 06-16-2011 |
20110282122 | MOLECULAR SIEVE, CATALYST, AND/OR A PROCESS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a molecular sieve. The molecular sieve can include one or more crystals. The molecular sieve can have an external surface area of no more than about 20 m | 11-17-2011 |
20120003475 | Synthesis Methodology to Produce Nano Metal Organic Framework Crystals - A method for synthesizing particulate or loosely agglomerated nano-metal organic framework crystals having an average particle size less than 100 nm. A base compound is added to a solution of a metal salt and an organic polydentate ligand with thorough stirring at a temperature between about 15° C. and about 30° C. for a time less than about 4 hours. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004491 | Adsorptive Process for Separation of C8 Aromatic Hydrocarbons - A method for separating a xylene from a feed mixture by contacting the feed mixture with a bed of adsorbent comprising metal organic framework crystals selective to the xylene. | 01-05-2012 |
20130005564 | SYNTHESIS OF CRYSTALLINE LONG-RANGED ORDERED MATERIALS FROM PREFORMED AMORPHOUS SOLIDS - Composites of a crystalline or long-ranged ordered material (CLROM), for example zeolites and non-zeolitic molecular sieves, are disclosed. The composites have both a macroscopic particle size (e.g., an average particle size of greater than about 0.1 mm), as desired in commercial applications, as well as improved functionality. Such composites result from the conversion of a conventional amorphous material, for example a solid amorphous silica alumina of this particle size, into the CLROM. According to particular embodiments, all or substantially all (e.g., at least about 99%) of the amorphous material is converted to the CLROM, such that essentially the entire macroscopic material may have the desired functionality of the CLROM as a catalyst or adsorbent. | 01-03-2013 |
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20160001265 | ALUMINA MATERIALS WITH INCREASED SURFACE ACIDITY, METHODS FOR MAKING, AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Aluminas with increased surface acidity, methods of making the same, and methods for using the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for increasing the surface acidity of an alumina material includes providing an alumina starting material, and processing the alumina starting material under hydrothermal conditions in the presence of one or more organic acids to generate a hydrothermally treated alumina. In this embodiment, the one or more organic acids includes a polyprotic organic acid with a pKa value of about 0 to about 10, and the resulting hydrothermally treated alumina has increased surface acidity relative to the alumina starting material. | 01-07-2016 |