Abstract

A post-processed GNSS solution from raw GNSS data acquired from a vehicle and optionally other sources is dynamically calculated at the epoch level without using a Kalman filter. Instead, a plurality of GNSS processing methods is applied to each epoch in either the forward or backward direction and the most accurate solution for each epoch of the forward generated solution and backward generated solution is combined. The combined post-processed GNSS solution is determined based on which of the GNSS processing methods were used to generate an epoch of the forward solution and a corresponding epoch of the backward solution.

Abstract

A method is provided for event and disruption management in a workplace environment. The method comprises retrieving a set of tasks to be completed in a predetermined period, identifying a set of triggering events that may disrupt each task of the set of set of tasks; when a triggering event of the set of triggering events occurs, initiating an event resolution, wherein the event resolution comprises one or more of: sending a notification of the triggering event to at least one of the plurality of worker computing devices relating to at least one worker affected by the triggering event; and sending the notification of the triggering event to at least one device associated with at least one supervisor affected by the triggering event.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations

Abstract

A method is provided for creating and organizing tasks and events in a warehouse environment. The method includes determining, based on information received from a data ingestion pipeline and a system integration framework, that a worker is requesting a template to generate a task or event; retrieving the template from a memory, the template having information corresponding to the task or the event associated with the connected warehouse; sending the template to the worker computing device associated with the worker requesting the template; sending a prompt to input data into the template on the worker computing device; uploading the data from the template to a dashboard accessible from the plurality of worker computing devices, the data indicating the creation of a new task and/or a new event.

Abstract

A system for controlling worker performance in a warehouse, comprising: a plurality of sensor devices located throughout the warehouse and connected over a network; a plurality of worker computing devices, each worker computing device corresponding to at least one of a plurality of workers of the warehouse; a user interface connected to the network and including a display configured to display a real-time dashboard; and a processor connected to the network configured to: determine, by an insight module, dynamic allocation of workers of the warehouse according to locations within the warehouse, configured to aggregate and analyze data from the sensor devices and the worker computing devices; determine the plurality of worker performance metrics, the plurality of worker performance metrics including an aggregated idle time per worker; and generate on the dashboard of the display a dynamic real-time summary of aggregated idle time per worker.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
• G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employees; Performance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations

Abstract

Disclosed are methods and systems for converting data from an external system to data to be used by an internal system. For instance, a method may include receiving at least one user selection from a list of domains for executing at least one task, determining one or more data requirements corresponding to the at least one user selection, in response to determining the one or more data requirements, retrieving data from one or more external systems, converting the retrieved data based on the one or more data requirements, the converting including extracting data from the retrieved data based on the one or more data requirements, validating the extracted data, the validating including determining that the extracted data meets or exceeds a primary data requirement threshold, and outputting the validated extracted data to a data model for use by an internal system to execute the at least one task.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employees; Performance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
• G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems

Abstract

An electroplating shield device, methods of fabricating the same, and methods of electroplating with the electroplating shield device are disclosed herein. The method of electroplating includes positioning an object in an electroplating shield device. The electroplating shield device may include a conduit configured to receive the object and a plurality of openings selectively extended between inner and outer surfaces of the conduit. The openings may be positioned between first and second ends of the conduit. The method may also include forming a layer on the object by transferring fluid through the plurality of openings to at least one of a first continuous section of the object comprising a minor of the object and a second continuous section of the object comprising a major of the object. A ratio of a thickness of the major to the minor after forming the layer may range from approximately 1:1 to approximately 1:18.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
• C25D 17/00 - Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cells for electrolytic coating

Abstract

A method for detecting spoofing comprises monitoring GNSS satellite signals with a GNSS receiver; obtaining current time, current orbital information values, Doppler shift, and/or dilution of precision from the GNSS receiver, with the current orbital information values comprising orbital position with respect to a current position of the GNSS receiver; retrieving past orbital information values comprising orbital position, and calculating predicted orbital information values based on the past orbital information values, with respect to the current time from the receiver, with the predicted orbital information values comprising orbital position with respect to the current position of the receiver. The method compares the predicted orbital information values, Doppler shift, and/or dilution of precision, with the current orbital information values to obtain discriminator values; determines whether the discriminator values are greater than threshold levels; and outputs a spoofing alert signal when the discriminator values are greater than the threshold levels.

Abstract

Various embodiments described herein relate to alarm analytics for providing prescriptive recommendations of configuration parameters for industrial process alarms. In this regard, a request to obtain alarm tuning recommendation data for one or more alarm configuration parameters related to one or more industrial processes in an industrial environment is transmitted to a server system in response to an action performed with respect to a first user interface configuration for an interactive user interface. In response to the request, the alarm tuning recommendation data is received from the server system. The alarm tuning recommendation data is configured based at least on alarm insight data associated with respective alarm count reduction predictions for the one or more alarm configuration parameters. Additionally, the first user interface configuration for the interactive user interface is altered based on the alarm tuning recommendation data to provide a second user interface configuration for the interactive user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

Abstract

Methods of refreshing plating solutions containing phosphate anions, refreshed plating solutions, and uses thereof are described. The method may include adding a metal sulfate to the plating solution; precipitating out phosphate anions present in the plating solution with metal ions from the metal sulfate; adding barium carbonate to the plating solution; precipitating sulfate introduced from the metal sulfate added to the plating solution with barium from the barium carbonate; separating insoluble components from the plating solution; and replenishing the plating solution with components originally present in the plating solution.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 21/18 - Regeneration of process solutions of electrolytes
• C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating; Contact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
• C23C 18/54 - Contact plating, i.e. electroless electrochemical plating

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for operating a warehouse by connecting a gateway device with a data ingestion pipeline, the data ingestion pipeline being in communication with a plurality of worker computing devices and a plurality of sensor devices, the worker computing devices each relating to one or more workers of a plurality of workers; connecting the gateway device with a plurality of process safety suit (PSS) devices in communication with a system integration framework, the PSS devices comprising one or more voice devices, mobility devices, hand-held devices, printers, and/or scanners, the system integration framework comprising a plurality of event manager modules; determining, based on information received from the data ingestion pipeline and the system integration framework, warehouse energy and emission calculations; and determining, based on the warehouse energy and emission calculations, key warehouse performance calculations by aggregating across one or more reporting periods.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employees; Performance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
• G16Y 40/10 - Detection; Monitoring

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for worker performance scoring and evaluation of a job site, wherein the operation can include determine, by an insight module, dynamic allocation of workers of the warehouse according to locations within the warehouse, wherein the insight module is configured to aggregate and analyze data from the sensor devices and the worker computing devices; determine, by the insight module based on data aggregated in real-time from the sensor devices and the worker computing devices, the plurality of worker performance metrics, the plurality of worker performance metrics comprising at least one of a dynamic worker performance score, a worker productivity score, an aggregated idle time per worker; and generate on the dashboard of the display a dynamic real-time summary of the plurality of worker performance metrics.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employees; Performance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
• G16Y 40/10 - Detection; Monitoring
• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for generating at least one optimized operational parameter associated with a processing plant, such as an oil refinery. Embodiments of the disclosure utilize a multi-horizon optimization process, for example that generates optimized operational parameter(s) based on at least a long-horizon optimized plan and a short- horizon optimized plan. Some embodiments utilize the multiple horizons to generate the optimized operational parameter(s) via different process(es) based on configuration(s) and/or characteristic(s) of a processing plant. The resulting optimized operational parameter(s) enable operation of the processing plant during the immediate term in a manner that is optimized specifically for the processing plant in its particular configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

Systems and methods for static session multipath detection are described herein. In certain embodiments, a system includes one or more global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers configured to receive GNSS signals from multiple GNSS satellites, wherein the GNSS receiver provides GNSS measurements. The system also includes one or more processors configured to receive the GNSS measurements. The one or more processors execute computer-readable instructions that cause the one or more processors to calculate code minus carrier (CMC) measurements for the measurements associated with each satellite; remove trends in the CMC measurements to create detrended CMC measurements; transform the detrended CMC measurements into transformed CMC measurements, wherein the transformed CMC measurements are in the frequency domain; identify multipath amplitude in a multipath frequency window; and determine if a GNSS signal is subject to multipath based on a comparison of the identified multipath amplitude against a code noise amplitude.

Abstract

An RF interference database provides RF signal characteristics associated with a plurality of geographical locations. A travel planning system on a vehicle or other processing system can disseminate data including the RF signal characteristics to multiple operating systems on at least one vehicle in a network. Disseminating data can include generating a report sent to the operating system(s), generate threat levels and/or alerts based on the severity of RF interference in the geographical location, provide a system use recommendation on operating parameters and/or alternative operating systems for use in the geographical location. A vehicle can also take ameliorative action, such as modifying a travel path based on data disseminated from the RF interference database and/or conduct integrity checks on the operating systems.

Abstract

An anti-pinch device for use with an insulating apparatus and an insulating apparatus that includes the anti-pinch device are provided. The anti-pinch device includes a body configured to be at least partially disposed about an insulating apparatus. The body is configured to translate relative the insulating apparatus. The device further includes a pinch prevention mechanism attached to the body of the anti-pinch device. The pinch prevention mechanism is configured to prevent ingress of at least a portion of a user's finger into the insulating apparatus in an instance in which the user actuates an input element defined by the insulating apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables

Abstract

Techniques for mitigating network interference from impacting a radar altimeter implemented on a vehicle include determining signal parameters from received network signals from a telecommunications network, such as a 5G network. The signal parameters can include the signal strength of the network signals and the timing synchronization information of the network signals. The operation of the radar altimeter is adjusted based on the signal parameters received from the network signals.

Abstract

A machine direction (MD) position profile measurement of a moving sheet records the MD position of each of the cross direction (CD) measurements. A sheet monitoring system includes means for measuring the MD speed of the sheet of material; means for associating measured MD speed with time to generate time-associated MD speeds; means for recording the time-associated MD speeds; a first scanning sensor for measuring a first characteristic of the sheet material wherein the first scanning sensor is located at a first position along the MD and the first scanner sensor traverses back and forth along a CD; and means for associating first characteristic measurements with time to generate time-associated first characteristic measurements. Single and multiple scanning sensors can be employed. For multiple scanner systems where the scanners are synchronized, the technique enables recreation of the real zig-zag measurement path and same spot measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 43/00 - Use of control, checking, or safety devices, e.g. automatic devices comprising an element for sensing a variable
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

Abstract

An impact reduction mechanism is provided, utilizing a protective end cap to reduce the force transferred to the body of a insulating device when the insulating device encounters an impact force to the base end. An example insulating device may include a body defining a first end and a second end and a protective end cap attached to the first end of the body. The protective end cap may define a base and one or more walls. The protective end cap may embody an impact reduction mechanism, defining a gap fomied between the first end of the body and the base of the protective end cap. The impact reduction mechanism may be configured to reduce an overall force received by the body of the insulating device in an instance in which the protective end cap is subjected to an impact force.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 17/38 - Fittings, e.g. caps; Fastenings therefor
• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables

Abstract

Various embodiments are directed to apparatuses and methods for detecting a workspace operating condition associated with a workspace. In various embodiments, an apparatus for detecting a workspace operating condition associated with a workspace may comprise an imaging device configured to capture imaging data, the imaging data comprising an image of a first connection location corresponding to a workspace anchor and a second connection location corresponding to an operator attachment; and a controller configured to detect a workspace operating condition associated with the workspace based on the imaging data; wherein the workspace operating condition is defined by a first connection status of a fall protection device at the first connection location and a second connection status of the fall protection device at the second connection location, wherein the controller configured to detect the first connection status and the second connection status based at least in part on the imaging data.

Abstract

Fiducial markers (reference marks and associated tracing codes) are applied to sheet materials such as electrodes, paper, plastics, and fabrics and serve as reference points along the machine direction. As the sheet advances, tracing codes are recorded to create a database of tracing codes and as a physical property of the sheet of material is measured a measurement profile is recorded wherein measurements of the physical property are synchronized with the tracing codes from the database so that different portions of the measurement profile are associated with one or more accompanying tracing codes. Customers can match measurements made during production to finished products such as electrochemical batteries so that defects found at a later stage of production can be traced to the source measurements to achieved improved quality assurance. The reference marks facilitate alignment among measurements made by different scanners especially on discontinuous batch processes that require resetting and rethreading.

Abstract

A method includes inputting a decompressing compressed image in a computing device. The method also includes applying one or more delta images by a processor to reduce a transfer time for the inputted and decompressed patch image. The method also includes performing one or more calls to a system of memory caches for reads and writes of the decompressed patch image and additional input and output due to a shortage of space in an internal random-access memory (RAM). The method also includes locating arbitrary storage to redirect the decompressed patch image and the additional input and output. The method also includes redirecting the inputted decompressed patch image and the additional input and output to the arbitrary storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 8/658 - Incremental updates; Differential updates
• G06F 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for data conversion without changing the order or content of the data handled
• G06F 12/02 - Addressing or allocation; Relocation

Abstract

A method includes inputting a compressed image in a computing system. The method also includes a process of decompressing another image over the compressed image by a processor. Power is restored to the process of decompressing the image in response to an interruption to the decompression process. The decompressed image is configured to override the inputted compressed image. The method also includes completing the process of decompressing the image over the inputted compressed image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 8/654 - Updates using techniques specially adapted for alterable solid state memories, e.g. for EEPROM or flash memories
• G06F 1/30 - Means for acting in the event of power-supply failure or interruption, e.g. power-supply fluctuations
• G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance

Abstract

A method includes inputting a compressed image in a computing device. The method also includes identifying a shortage of random access memory during a decompression process. The method also includes performing calls to a system of memory caches to read and write input and output including the inputted compressed image by a processor. The method also includes identifying arbitrary storage to read and write the input and output by the processor. The method also includes redirecting the input and output by the processor to the identified arbitrary storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 12/08 - Addressing or allocation; Relocation in hierarchically structured memory systems, e.g. virtual memory systems
• G06F 8/654 - Updates using techniques specially adapted for alterable solid state memories, e.g. for EEPROM or flash memories

Abstract

A system includes a top scanner head configured over a coated substrate. An x- ray sensor and a second x-ray sensor scan the coated substrate. At least one of the x-ray sensor and second x-ray sensor is tuned to an energy level below an absorption peak and at least one of the x-ray sensor and second x-ray sensor is tuned to an energy level above the absorption peak. The x-ray sensor and second x-ray sensor scan a same sheet spot on the coated substrate. A bottom scanner head is configured underneath the coated substrate to provide a location for a detection of x-rays for the x-ray sensor and the second x-ray sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 9/00 - Methods of, or apparatus for, the determination of weight, not provided for in groups
• G01G 17/02 - Apparatus for, or methods of, weighing material of special form or property for weighing material of filamentary or sheet form
• H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/64 - Carriers or collectors

Abstract

A heat transfer composition for transferring heat and/or energy to and/or from an article, device or fluid, wherein the heat transfer composition comprises, consists essentially of or consists of a compound according to Formula (I) or Formula (II) or Formula (III).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa
• H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells

Abstract

Various embodiments are directed to safety device connector apparatuses for use with a wearable safety harness. A safety device connector apparatus may comprise a base portion operable to attach to a strap of the wearable safety harness, the base portion comprising a base attachment pin fixedly secured thereto; a connector element configured to be detachably coupled to the base portion via a connector element detachable base interface comprising a connector interface opening and configured to engage the base attachment pin, wherein engaging the base attachment pin comprises receiving the base attachment pin within the connector interface opening; wherein the connector interface opening comprises an angled notch configuration configured to facilitate a movement of the base attachment pin relative to the connector interface opening; and wherein the connector element is configured to detach from the base portion based at least in part on a load force acting on the connector element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

Devices, assemblies, and associated methods are provided for gas sensors. An example device for use with a gas sensor includes a buoyant housing that receives the gas sensor therein, an inlet opening defined by the housing, a pump positioned within the housing, and an outlet opening. The pump is in fluid communication with the inlet opening and the gas sensor in an instance in which the gas sensor is received by the housing. The pump is configured to cause gas received by the inlet opening to be directed to the gas sensor for evaluation, and the outlet opening is configured to discharge gas exiting the gas sensor from the buoyant housing. In an operational condition in which the device is placed in a fluid, the buoyant housing is configured such that at least a portion of the buoyant housing floats above a surface of the fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/24 - Suction devices

Abstract

A system includes a first levitation magnet. The system also includes a suspension magnet configured underneath the first levitation magnet. The suspension magnet oscillates continuously. Magnetic flux cuts across electrical coil windings. Energy is generated as a result of the magnetic flux that cuts across the electrical coil windings. A second levitation magnet is positioned underneath the suspension magnet and first levitation magnet. The suspension magnet is configured to levitate between the first levitation magnet and the second levitation magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources
• G16Y 30/00 - IoT infrastructure
• H10N 10/17 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device
• H02K 35/02 - Generators with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating coil system, magnet, armature or other part of the magnetic circuit with moving magnets and stationary coil systems
• H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators

Abstract

One embodiment includes a monitor module for a first device, wherein the first device is configured to obtain measurement data from a second device, to compare the measurement data to a reference value, and to send a signal when the measurement data in comparison to the reference indicates an error condition. Machine learning can be used, where a head-end is capable of modifying the second device when the reference value so indicates. This enables various embodiments to fix the second device without human intervention

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups
• G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerant composition comprising 75 - 80% by weight of HFO-1234ze(E), 6% to not greater than 12% by weight of HFC-134a and from 11% to about 17% by weight of HFO1336mzz(E), and to the use of the refrigerant in a heat exchange systems, including electronic cooling, low and medium temperature refrigeration and to the use of such compositions as a replacement of the refrigerant R-410A for heating and cooling applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa
• F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type

Abstract

Low-density, thermoplastic foams comprising: (a) thermoplastic polymer cells comprising cell walls comprising polyethylene furanoate, wherein at least about 50% by volume of the cells are closed cells; and (b) at least HFO-1234ze(E) contained in said closed cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C08G 63/672 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

Low-density, thermoplastic foams comprising: (a) thermoplastic polymer cells comprising cell walls comprising polyethylene furanoate, wherein at least about 50% by volume of the cells are closed cells; and (b) at least HFO-1224yd contained in said closed cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C08G 63/672 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

Low-density, thermoplastic foams comprising: (a) thermoplastic polymer cells comprising cell walls comprising polyethylene furanoate, wherein at least about 50% by volume of the cells are closed cells; and (b) at least HFO-1336mzz(Z) contained in said closed cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C08G 63/672 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

Low-density, thermoplastic foams comprising: (a) thermoplastic polymer cells comprising cell walls comprising polyethylene furanoate, wherein at least about 50% by volume of the cells are closed cells; and (b) at least HFO-1336mzz(E) contained in said closed cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C08G 63/672 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerant composition comprising at least about 98.5% by weight of the following three compounds, with each compound being present in the following relative percentages: 33.0% to 45% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32); 48.5% to 67.0% by weight of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf); and 1.0% to 6.0% by weight fluoroethane (HFC-161 ), and to the use of the refrigerant in a heat exchange system, including air conditioning, refrigeration applications and heat pump applications and to the use of such compositions as a replacement of the refrigerant R-410A or R-32 or R-454B for heating and cooling applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa

Abstract

Turbomachines and methods for coupling first and second turbomachine components are provided. The components include castellated flange arrangements that provide an improved retention method for retaining the components that is far superior in than bolts and nuts, especially for massive unbalance loading.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 25/28 - Supporting or mounting arrangements, e.g. for turbine casing
• F01D 25/24 - Casings; Casing parts, e.g. diaphragms, casing fastenings
• F02C 7/20 - Mounting or supporting of plant; Accommodating heat expansion or creep
• F02K 1/80 - Couplings or connections

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an integrated process for producing trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I), in three steps: a) reacting a first reactant stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and iodine (I2) in the presence of a first catalyst to produce a first product stream comprising hydrogen iodide (HI); (b) reacting the first product stream with a second reactant stream comprising trifluoroacetyl chloride (TFAC) in the presence of a second catalyst to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide (TFAI); and (c) reacting the intermediate product stream to produce a final product stream comprising trifluoroiodomethane. (CF3I).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 17/07 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of hydrogen halides
• C07C 17/04 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens to unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons
• C07C 19/16 - Acyclic saturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing fluorine and iodine

Abstract

A system includes a quantum light device comprising a light source configured to emit a plurality of pairs of photons, wherein each pair of photons of the plurality of pairs of photons occupies a quantum entangled state. The system also includes optical circuitry configured to receive a first set of photons and a second set of photons. A set of photon detectors may receive the first set of photons and the second set of photons from the optical circuitry. Additionally, the system may include processing cirucitry configured to determine, based on a set of time signals corresponding to each photon detector of the set of photon detectors, whether a time delay value exists in which a Clauser, Horne, Shimony and Holt (CHSH) parameter is greater than a threshold CHSH parameter value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/85 - Protection from unauthorised access, e.g. eavesdrop protection

Abstract

An electroplating system includes a tank functioning as an anode, wherein the tank is configured in a horizontal orientation having a length greater than its height, a component part disposed within the tank and functioning as a cathode, an electrical connection, coupled to the anode and cathode, for providing an electric current, and a supply line for delivering an electrolytic fluid to within the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 17/02 - Tanks; Installations therefor
• C25D 3/12 - Electroplating; Baths therefor from solutions of nickel or cobalt
• C25D 5/00 - Electroplating characterised by the process; Pretreatment or after-treatment of workpieces
• C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated

Abstract

A burner and methods of using the burner. The burner utilizes bypass conduits to separate the combustion air that is passed to the primary combustion zone into two or more portions. The two portions are injected into the primary combustion zone at different points so as to reduce the flame temperature. A NOx reducing medium may be mixed with the combustion air in the bypass conduit. The NOx reducing medium may be flue gases from a combustion chamber having the primary combustion zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
• F23C 6/04 - Combustion apparatus characterised by the combination of two or more combustion chambers in series connection
• F23C 7/02 - Disposition of air supply not passing through burner
• F23C 9/08 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for returning combustion products or flue gases to the combustion chamber for reducing temperature in combustion chamber, e.g. for protecting walls of combustion chamber

Abstract

A burner apparatus and process are described. The burner apparatus includes an inlet chamber in communication with a combustion chamber. A primary conduit delivers fuel gas to the combustion chamber. Each of a plurality of primary tips is located in the throat of the burner tile. Each of a plurality of cavities is disposed on a downstream wall of the burner tile and stabilize the flame. The primary tips have an end port and a lateral port. A secondary conduit provides fuel gas to a plurality of secondary tips. In a passive control mode, the fuel gas to the primary tips and secondary tips is a mixed gas comprising flue gas and fuel gas. In an active mode, valves are provided to proportion the amount of fuel gas fed to the primary tips and the amount of flue gas provided to the secondary tips.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
• F23C 9/06 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for returning combustion products or flue gases to the combustion chamber for completing combustion

Abstract

The present disclosure provides blowing agents for polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams, comprising Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropentene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and cyclopentane in amounts of 65 wt.% to 99 wt.% and 1 wt.% to 35 wt.%, respectively. The present disclosure further provides foams formed from polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams and blowing agents comprising Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropentene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and cyclopentane having low initial lambda values.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes

Abstract

A kit includes hand-held sensors that are each configured to measure one or more of the healthy building parameters and a portable device that is configured to capture the measured current values of the one or more of the healthy building parameters that were measured using the hand-held sensors and to determine a healthy building score and one or more recommendations for improving the healthy building score of the building. The portable device is configured to output the healthy building score and the one or more recommendations for improving the healthy building score of the building via a user interface of the portable device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F24F 11/50 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information

Abstract

Areal weight or thickness of a moving coated metal sheet along its entire cross directional width is derived by correlating thermographic image data to online, scanning basis weight measurements. Thermal imaging camera captures thermal images of a heated moving coated metal sheet material along a cross direction at a first position along the machine direction to generate sequential temperature profiles. Scanning beta gauge measures the areal weight of the moving coated metal sheet downstream at a second position. An infrared temperature sensor also measures the temperature of the moving coated metal sheet which is at a lower temperature at or near the second position. The temperature differential between the cross directional thermographic image data and the latter infrared temperature is a function of the basis weight. Basis weight measurements from the beta gauge is used to extrapolate cross directional basis weight data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 17/02 - Apparatus for, or methods of, weighing material of special form or property for weighing material of filamentary or sheet form
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• G01G 9/00 - Methods of, or apparatus for, the determination of weight, not provided for in groups
• G01J 5/48 - Thermography; Techniques using wholly visual means

Abstract

Systems and methods for GNSS ambiguity resolution are described herein. In some examples, the systems and methods utilize multiple search engines in parallel to validate potential integer candidates for ambiguity resolution using adaptively adjusted residual thresholds.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/42 - Determining position

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerant composition comprising at least about 98.5% by weight of the following three compounds, with each compound being present in the following relative percentages: 16.5% to 21.5% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32); 68.5% to 80.5% by weight of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf); and 3.0% to 10.0% by weight fluoroethane (HFC-161), and to the use of the refrigerant in a heat exchange system, including air conditioning, refrigeration applications and heat pump applications and to the use of such compositions as a replacement of the refrigerant R-410A or R1234yf for heating and cooling applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa

Abstract

Various embodiments described herein relate to efficient and accurate context discovery of an asset system. In this regard, telemetry data comprising a plurality of data points associated with an asset system is received. The telemetry data is then processed in accordance with one or more context discovery operations. Furthermore, based on the processing of the telemetry data, for each context discovery operation, output data is determined comprising one or more mapping structures indicative of a potential mapping for a respective data point of the plurality of data points. The output data is processed, including identifying one or more definitive mappings. Context data is then generated for the asset system comprising the one or more definitive mappings of respective data points.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems

Abstract

Compositions and methods comprising one or more compounds according to Formula I: where R1, R2 and R3 are each independently CxR'(2x+1)-yHy; each R' is independently selected from F or Cl and wherein the value of (2x+1)-y is the total number of R' substituents on the indicated carbon atom(s); each x is independently equal to or greater than 1 and equal to or less than 6; and y is equal to or greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2x+1, provided that the total number of R' present in the compound is 6 or greater, and that the compound has from zero up to two (2) Cl substituents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/10 - Liquid materials
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold

Abstract

Various embodiments described herein relate to management of a portfolio of assets. In this regard, a request to generate a dashboard visualization associated with a portfolio of assets received. The request includes an asset descriptor describing one or more assets in the portfolio of assets. Furthermore, in response to the request, aggregated data associated with the portfolio of assets is obtained based on the asset descriptor and metrics for an asset hierarchy associated with the portfolio of assets are determined based on a model related to a time series mapping of attributes for the aggregated data. The dashboard visualization comprising the metrics for an asset hierarchy associated with the portfolio of assets is also provided to an electronic interface of a computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling

Abstract

Corrosion-resistant laminated structures and methods of fabricating laminated structures are disclosed. A method of fabricating a laminated structure includes: providing an object in an electroplating solution; forming a first layer on the object by applying a first electric current, the first electric current being associated with a first current density; and forming a second layer on the first layer by applying a second electric current, the second electric current being associated with a second current density. Each of the first layer and the second layer includes, at least in part, phosphorus. The first current density and the second current density are different.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 5/10 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals
• C25D 5/16 - Electroplating with layers of varying thickness

Abstract

An electroplating device includes a conduit extending from a first end to a second end. The conduit is configured to house an object for electroplating. A first set of apertures is formed on a surface of the conduit. Each of the first set of apertures has a first size. A second set of apertures is formed on the surface of the conduit adjacent the first set of apertures. Each of the second set of apertures has a second size. The first set of apertures are configured to be in alignment with a first continuous section of the object and transfer fluid to the first continuous section of the object at a first rate. The second set of apertures are configured to be in alignment with a second continuous section of the object and transfer fluid to the second continuous section of the object at a second rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 17/00 - Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cells for electrolytic coating
• C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
• C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
• C25D 21/12 - Process control or regulation

Abstract

Heterogeneous azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprising Z-1- chloro-2, 3, 3, 3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and water which may include from about 47.0 wt.% to about 99.7 wt.% Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd(Z)) and from about 0.3 wt.% to about 53.0 wt.% water and having a boiling point between about 13.0°C and about 14.0°C at a pressure of between about 14.0 psia and about 15.0 psia. The azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions may be used to as blowing agents in the formation of foams.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa
• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic

Abstract

Methods, foams and blowing agents for producing thermoplastic foam having low aged lambda and low foam density, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (a) from about 50% by weight to about 70% by weight of an HFO and/or an HFCO having three or four carbon atoms; (b) a first co-blowing agent consisting essentially of from about 2% to about 15% by weight of methyl formate; (c) a second co-blowing agent consisting essentially of from about 20% to about 30% by weight of dimethyl ether, isobutane and combinations of these; and (d) a third co-blowing agent consisting essentially of from about 2% to about 25% by weight of carbon dioxide, acetone and combinations of these.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent

Abstract

Systems and methods for GNSS anti-jamming using interference cancellation are described herein. In certain embodiments, a system includes an antenna that receives signals, wherein the signals comprise a weak portion associated with one or more GNSS satellites and a strong interference portion from an interfering signal source. The system also includes a GNSS anti- jammer. The GNSS anti-jammer includes an interference isolator that receives the received signals and provides an estimated strong interference portion as an output. The GNSS anti- jammer also includes a summer that subtracts the estimated strong interference portion from the received signals to create a summed signal. Further, the GNSS anti-jammer includes a local noise remover that removes noise generated by the interference isolator from the summed signal, wherein the local noise remover is a processor that digitally removes the noise. Further, the system includes a GNSS receiver coupled to receive the summed signal from the processor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/21 - Interference related issues

Abstract

A fuel-fired burner 100 includes a combustion air inlet 113 for receiving combustion air coupled to a combustion air nozzle 136 at an input to a second chamber 152 within a burner housing 110 spaced apart from a third chamber 168 within the second chamber. The combustion air nozzle 136 directs the combustion air 171 into the third chamber 168. A fuel inlet 111 coupled to a burner nozzle 167 secured to a burner mounting plate 161 has a recycle port 164 for receiving hot exhaust gas provided to an exhaust gas path 165. A jet pump located entirely inside the burner housing is configured to receive the hot exhaust gas from the exhaust gas path. The jet pump operates by flowing the combustion air through the combustion air nozzle 136 which suctions in the hot exhaust gas through the recycle port into the exhaust gas path then into a gas mixing zone 178 for mixing the hot exhaust gas and the combustion air.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23D 14/46 - Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid - Details
• F23C 9/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for returning combustion products or flue gases to the combustion chamber
• F23D 11/36 - Burners using a direct spraying action of liquid droplets or vaporised liquid into the combustion space - Details
• F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
• F23D 14/26 - Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid with provision for a retention flame
• F23L 7/00 - Supplying non-combustible liquids or gases, other than air, to the fire, e.g. oxygen, steam

Abstract

A joint-decision making system for a vehicle operator and a dispatcher is disclosed, comprising: a vehicle operator engine implemented on a vehicle system configured to: detect a trigger event condition; retrieve vehicle information relevant to the event trigger condition; receive additional information relevant to the event trigger condition; generate a suggested response based on the trigger event condition, retrieved vehicle information, and received additional information; display the suggested response on a graphical user interface of the vehicle operator engine; and transmit the trigger event condition, vehicle information, and suggested response to a dispatcher engine; and the dispatcher engine implemented on a ground system configured to: receive the event trigger condition, vehicle information, and suggested response from the vehicle operator engine; retrieve the additional information relevant to the event trigger condition; and display the suggested response on a graphical user interface of the dispatcher engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

Abstract

A method includes obtaining a relational model, the relational model comprising a plurality of nodes and a plurality of links, each of the links of the plurality of links connecting one or more nodes of the plurality of nodes, and each link corresponding to a relationship between a first node and a second node, receiving a request to update the relational model, the request comprising information corresponding to an added and/or edited first node, determining a first probability that the first node is in a relationship with a second node and a second probability that the first node is in a relationship with a third node, and updating the relational model to include the relationship between the first node and the second node at the first probability and the relationship between the first node and the third node at the second probability.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/23 - Updating

Abstract

Systems and methods for automated electroplating are disclosed. An electroplating system includes a first chamber configured to receive one or more parts. The first chamber includes a vessel extending from a first end to a second end, a first cap proximate to the first end a first cathode contact coupled to the first end, a second cathode contact coupled to the second end, and a plurality of anodes formed on an inner surface of the vessel. The electroplating system further includes at least one reservoir and a first conduit and a second conduit each coupled between the at least one reservoir and the first chamber. The first conduit may be configured to transfer fluid from the first reservoir to the first chamber and the second conduit may be configured to transfer fluid from the first chamber to the at least one reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 17/02 - Tanks; Installations therefor
• C25D 5/00 - Electroplating characterised by the process; Pretreatment or after-treatment of workpieces
• C25D 21/08 - Rinsing
• C25D 21/12 - Process control or regulation
• C25D 21/18 - Regeneration of process solutions of electrolytes

Abstract

Systems for masking and sealing a component for surface treatment. A system includes a pair of fixture plates disposed on opposite ends of the component from each other. One or more inner sleeves are inserted into the component to mask and seal at least a portion of the component. An outer sleeve extends between the fixture plates to seal outside of the component. A pair of fixture rods extend between the first and second fixture plates and couple the first and second fixture plates together. The system is configured to effect surface treatment of an exposed area of the component, at least a portion of the exposed area defined by and disposed adjacent to the one or more inner sleeves.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
• B05B 12/20 - Masking elements, i.e. elements defining uncoated areas on an object to be coated
• C25D 17/06 - Suspending or supporting devices for articles to be coated
• C25D 21/00 - Processes for servicing or operating cells for electrolytic coating

Abstract

Processes for treating effluent streams in alkylation processes are described. One or more process streams rom HF alkylation processes, H2SO4 alkylation processes, or ionic liquid alkylation processes can be thermally oxidized in a thermal oxidation system. The thermal oxidation system can replace at least one of the caustic wash unit, the neutralization unit, and the acid gas treatment unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 2/62 - Catalytic processes with acids

Abstract

A system comprises an optical air data system that measures aerosol and molecular scattering of light, and an optical instrument that measures aerosol and/or molecular scattering of light. A processor receives data from the air data system and from the optical instrument. The processor performs one or more signal analysis and data fusion methods comprising: (a) determining aerosol and/or molecular concentration from the received data, modifying a data analysis algorithm to optimize any remaining unknown parameters, and outputting enhanced air data parameters; (b) determining aerosol concentration from the received data, dynamically optimizing hardware settings in the air data system to enhance a signal level and avoid system saturation, and outputting enhanced air data parameters; or (c) determining aerosol and/or molecular concentration from the received data, estimating a confidence level of an air data algorithm, verifying optical health of the air data system, and reporting the optical health to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups

Abstract

Heterogeneous azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprising trifluoroiodomethane (CF3l) and water which may include from about 47.7 wt.% to about 99.0 wt.% trifluoroiodomethane (CF3l) and from about 1.0 wt.% to about 52.3 wt.% water and having a boiling point between about 18.0°C and about 19.0°C at a pressure of between about 58.0 psia and about 60.0 psia. The azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions may be used to separate impurities from trifluoroiodomethane (CF3l).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 19/16 - Acyclic saturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing fluorine and iodine
• C07C 17/38 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives

Abstract

Impurities such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) are removed from trifluoroacetyl chloride (TFAC) through distillation, adsorption, or a combination thereof, and/or including the formation of an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition including effective amounts of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (TFAC). The trifluoroacetyl chloride (TFAC) thus purified may then be used in the manufacture of trifluoroiodomethane (CF3l). Also disclosed are azeotropes and azeotrope like compositions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (TFAC).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa
• B01D 3/36 - Azeotropic distillation
• C07C 17/383 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives by distillation
• C07C 19/16 - Acyclic saturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing fluorine and iodine
• C07C 51/46 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives by change of the physical state, e.g. crystallisation by distillation by azeotropic distillation
• C07C 53/48 - Halogenated acetyl halides

Abstract

A process for treating effluent streams in a renewable transportation fuel production process is described. One or more of the sour water stream and an acid gas stream are treated directly in thermal oxidation section. The process allows the elimination or size reduction of a sour water stripper unit, waste water treatment plant, and sulfur recovery unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 57/00 - Separation, other than separation of solids, not fully covered by a single other group or subclass, e.g.
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• C10L 8/00 - Fuels not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

Processes for the treatment of waste streams from the hydroconversion of heavy hydrocarbons containing additives and catalysts are described. At least one of the SHC pitch stream, SDA pitch stream, and the heavy residue stream is sent to a thermal oxidation system. The metals in the SHC and SDA pitch streams and the heavy residue stream are oxidized and can be easily recovered as clean powdered metal oxides which can be reused or sold. The processes produce chemicals which can be recovered and sold.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 35/02 - Thermal reforming

Abstract

An air data system comprises a light source that emits a pulsed beam, and an optical transceiver coupled to the light source and configured to receive the pulsed beam. The transceiver is operative to transmit the pulsed beam into an interrogation air region; and receive and collect scattered pulses from the interrogation air region. An optical modulation device is coupled to the transceiver, and is configured to receive the collected scattered pulses from the transceiver and output modulated pulses. An optical detector is coupled to the modulation device and receives the modulated pulses from the modulation device. The modulation device has a nanosecond-based rise/fall time that is synchronized and delayed with respect to the pulsed beam. The modulation device provides for stroboscopic detection of a volume of the interrogation air region based on the modulated pulses received by the detector and having an exposure time of multiple pulse periods.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 7/486 - Receivers

Abstract

Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring and/or assessing compliance with infectious disease guidance for reducing infectious disease transmissions are described herein. The systems may include sensing devices at or within a facility and computing devices to compare data based on outputs from the sensing devices with guidance and/or recommendations for mitigating infectious disease transmission. Various compliance parameters may be identified as being relevant to the guidelines and measurable with outputs from the sensing devices. Various compliance parameters may be identified as being relevant to the guidelines, but not measurable with outputs from the sensing devices. The compliance parameters may be individually scored or scored in groups, including the compliance parameters not measureable with outputs from the sensing devices, and a score relative to a facility or group of facilities may be provided. The scores may be presented to via a dashboard.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• G16H 50/80 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics, e.g. flu
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit

Abstract

A signal is received from an occupancy sensor each time a person passes through an access point corresponding to a building space, and is identified as indicating a person either entering or exiting the building space. An occupancy count is maintained for each of the building spaces by incrementing the occupancy count when the signal indicates a person entering and decrementing the occupancy count when the signal indicates a person exiting. A determination is made as to whether the occupancy count for any of the building spaces of the plurality of building spaces has reached a threshold for the corresponding building space. Action is taken in response to determining that the occupancy count for any of the building spaces of the plurality of building spaces has reached the threshold for that particular building space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• G06M 15/00 - Counting of objects, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

H217083-CA (002.1632) ABSTRACT A fuel metering system includes a metering valve having a first inlet fluidly coupled to a source of fluid at a first pressure, a second inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. The metering valve includes a slot, and a valve body movable to control an amount of fluid supplied to the first and second outlet. The fuel metering system includes a servo valve fluidly coupled to the second inlet and to a second source of fluid at a second pressure. The servo valve is in fluid communication with the second inlet and a body of the servo valve is movable to supply a fluid to move the valve body. The slot is configured to variably restrict the flow of the fluid through the second outlet to balance a force applied by a biasing member. The fuel metering system includes a fixed flow restriction downstream of the second outlet. 28 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-26

IPC Classes  ?

• F02C 7/232 - Fuel valves; Draining valves or systems
• F02C 9/26 - Control of fuel supply

Abstract

Dual-optical displacement sensor alignment using knife edges. A dual-optical displacement sensor system includes a scanner including a first and second scanner head including optical displacement sensors providing a first and second beam having a first optical axis (OA) and a second OA. A computing device is coupled to receive time versus position data from measurements involving alignment target(s) including at least one knife edge pair including a first and second knife edge oriented in a first plane of the alignment target that is positioned between the scanner heads for interacting with the beams, and implement at least one equation to analyze the data for determining a degree of alignment of the first and second OA. Using the degree of alignment, an algorithm is for automatic alignment of the 0As or assist instructions for a user alignment of the OAs. A photodetector may be provided for collecting time versus position data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
• G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
• G01C 3/00 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders
• G01S 17/48 - Active triangulation systems, i.e. using the transmission and reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

Abstract

Systems and methods for displaying and controlling a remotely executed application on a display of a vehicle are disclosed. A method may include: receiving, by one or more processors, one or more video signals from one or more video sources onboard the vehicle; receiving, by the one or more processors, at a client module, a video signal including an image or display of the application executing on a remote server through a network; combining, by the one or more processors, via a video router, the received one or more video signals from the one or more video sources onboard the vehicle and the video signal including the image or display of the application executing on the remote server; and selectively displaying, by the one or more processors, on a display of the vehicle, the video signal including the image or display of the application executing on the remote server.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference
• H04N 21/23 - Processing of content or additional data; Elementary server operations; Server middleware
• H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
• H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection

Abstract

A method (100) includes determining (101) a current situation to be present in a process controlled by an industrial process control and automation system (IPCS) that includes at least one process controller coupled to input output (I/0) modules coupled to field devices including sensors and actuators that are coupled to processing equipment. Responsive (102) to the current situation, displaying a plurality of suggested actions each including at least one step in a selectable panel in a human machine interface (HMI) associated with an operator computing system for an operator that is coupled to the process controller. Responsive (103) to the displaying, the operator selects in the selectable panel at least one of the plurality of suggested actions (selected action). The selecting of the selected action results in the IPCS automatically implementing (104) at least in part the step(s) associated with the selected action.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]

Abstract

An energy control system (ECS) for controlling an energy storage system (ESS's) that includes energy storage devices(s) or an energy storage combination (ESDC's) including >1 of the energy storage devices and >1 of the energy storage combinations. A power conversion system is coupled to an output of the ESDC, and a transfomier is coupled to an output of the power conversion system. The ECS includes an ECS server and an ESS adapter configured for providing an interface between ECS server and the ESS. The ECS server is configured for reading status data from the ESS and submitting schedules including selected charging and discharging times to the ESS, monitoring or displaying a variance between an expected perfomiance of the ESS based on the schedules and an actual ESS performance, and responsive to the variance being determined to be above a predetermined threshold, sending an update of the schedules to the ESS.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 15/00 - Systems for storing electric energy
• H02B 15/02 - Supervisory desks or panels for centralised control or display with mimic diagrams

Abstract

Various embodiments are directed to a protective helmet comprising: a protective shell having a substantially dome-shaped configuration, the protective shell comprising: an outer shell surface; an inner shell surface; and at least one groove extending along at least a portion of the inner shell surface, wherein the at least one groove is embodied as a material recess within a wall thickness; wherein a ratio of the shell thickness at a first shell location adjacent the at least one groove to the groove depth of the at least one groove is at least a predetermined threshold value. In various embodiments, a protective helmet may further comprise an impact cap and/or an inner ring, one or both of which may comprise a respective groove configuration. In various embodiments, the one or more groove configurations may be configured to reduce the helmet weight of the invention by at least 15%.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a process for making trifluoroacetyl iodide (TFAI) in a liquid phase reaction. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a liquid phase reaction of trifluoroacetyl chloride (TFAC) and hydrogen iodide (HI), with or without a catalyst, to form trifluoroacetyl iodide (TFAI). The reaction may be performed at ambient or elevated temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 17/20 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens of halogen atoms by other halogen atoms
• C07C 17/35 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by reactions not affecting the number of carbon or halogen atoms in the molecules
• C07C 19/16 - Acyclic saturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing fluorine and iodine

Abstract

Harnesses for fall protection and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. The harness(100) includes a horizontal connecting webbing(105) with a force receiving mechanism(265). The horizontal connecting webbing(105) including a first horizontal receiving loop(200) at a first end(155) of the horizontal connecting webbing(105). The harness(100) also includes a first upper webbing(110) configured with a upper webbing loop that is engaged with the first horizontal receiving loop(200) at the first end(155) of the horizontal connecting webbing(105). The harness(100) further includes a first lower webbing(115) configured with a lower webbing loop(225) that is engaged with first horizontal receiving loop(200) at the first end(155) of the horizontal connecting webbing(105). The first upper webbing(110) and the first lower webbing(115) are independent of one another. A corresponding method of manufacturing the harness is also provided so as to withstand various large forces during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed that include fault monitoring for a radar altitude device. Fault monitoring is performed by receiving first altitude data from the radar altitude device, receiving second altitude data from a second altitude measuring device, receiving terrain data from a terrain database, determining a fault condition threshold adaptively based on the terrain data, determining whether the radar altitude device is exhibiting a fault condition based on the first and second altitude data and the fault condition threshold, and outputting an indication of the fault condition based on the determination of whether the radar altitude device is exhibiting the fault condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration

Abstract

H217197-CA (002.1635CA) ABSTRACT A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, an electronic surface mount device (SMD), and a spacer that attaches the SMD to the circuit board. A coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the spacer is closer to a CTE of the SMD than a CTE of the circuit board. The circuit board assembly also includes a flexible electrical lead that extends between and that is electrically connected to the SMD and the electrical node of the circuit board. Methods of manufacturing the circuit board assembly include selectively heating joining material at a predetermined heating rate and selectively cooling the joining material at a predetermined cooling rate to attach the flexible electrical leads to the SMD and the circuit board. 18 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-01-05

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
• H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor

Abstract

A dashboard having a plurality of selectable hierarchical dashboard levels is displayed, where a higher dashboard level of the dashboard displays a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that represents an aggregation of a plurality of related KP's at a next lower dashboard level. The dashboard displays service cases that are related to one or more of the building system components of the building. The service cases displayed at the next lower dashboard level are identified as having a negative impact on at least one of the plurality of related KP's displayed at the next lower dashboard level and the service cases displayed on the higher dashboard level represent an aggregation of the service cases displayed at the next lower dashboard level.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• F24F 11/52 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays
• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]

Abstract

H216416 APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ION TRAPS ABSTRACT An ion trap apparatus is provided. The ion trap apparatus comprises two or more radio frequency (RF) rails formed with substantially parallel longitudinal axes and with substantially coplanar upper surfaces; and two or more sequences of trapping and/or transport (TT) electrodes with each sequence formed to extend substantially parallel to the substantially parallel longitudinal axes of the RF rails. The two or more RF rails and the two or more sequences of TT electrodes define an ion trap. The two or more sequences of TT electrodes are arranged into a number of zones. Each zone comprises wide matched groups of TT electrodes and at least one narrow matched group of TT electrodes. A wide TT electrode is longer and/or wider in a direction substantially parallel to the substantially parallel longitudinal axes of the RF rails than a narrow TT electrode. - 30 - Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-08

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/20 - Magnetic deflection

Abstract

H212228-CA ABSTRACT A simulation system includes independent processing units each having a processor, memory, and a mathematical solver. An additional independent processing unit has an additional memory storing a predictive simulation model that includes equations relating manipulated variables, orchestration logic, and a master optimization solver. The orchestration logic initiates the additional independent processing unit distributing to each independent processing unit concurrent timing information, instructions to each perturb one manipulated variable, and values for the manipulated variables. The independent processing units concurrently execute the predictive model to perturb their manipulated variable to calculate derivatives for each manipulated variable. The additional independent processing unit receives the derivatives, calculates new variable values for each manipulated variable using the derivatives, and then runs the predictive model with the new variable values. The master optimization solver evaluates simulation results obtained from the predictive model using the new variable values relative to an objective. 18 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-19

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations

Abstract

Heterogenous azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprising 2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233xf) and water which may include from about 0.09 wt.% to about 92.69 wt.% 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233xf) and from about 7.31 wt.% to about 99.91 wt.% water and having a boiling point between about 12.0°C and about 13.6°C at a pressure of between about 12.5 psia and about 16.5 psia. The azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions may be used to separate impurities, including water, from 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233xf).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/20 - Antifreeze additives therefor, e.g. for radiator liquids
• C07C 17/23 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by dehalogenation
• C07C 17/42 - Use of additives, e.g. for stabilisation
• C07C 21/18 - Acyclic unsaturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing carbon-to-carbon double bonds containing fluorine

Abstract

Heterogenous azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprising 3,3,3- trifluoropropyne (TFPY) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) which may include from about 71.5 wt.% to about 98.8 wt.% 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne (TFPY) and from about 1.2 wt.% to about 28.5 wt.% hydrogen fluoride and have a boiling point between about -10.0°C and about 25.0°C at a pressure of between about 61 psia and about 171 psia. The azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions may be used to separate 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne (TFPY) as an impurity from compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233xf), 2- chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb), or 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO- 1234yf).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/20 - Antifreeze additives therefor, e.g. for radiator liquids

Abstract

Heterogenous azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprising 2-chloro- 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and water which may include from about 0.05 wt.% to about 92.01 wt.% 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and from about 7.99 wt.% to about 99.95 wt.% water and having a boiling point between about - 13.5°C and about 14.5°C at a pressure of between about 12.5 psia and about 16.5 psia. The azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions may be used to separate impurities from 2- chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa
• C07C 17/23 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by dehalogenation
• C07C 17/42 - Use of additives, e.g. for stabilisation
• C07C 21/18 - Acyclic unsaturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing carbon-to-carbon double bonds containing fluorine

Abstract

H216141 ABSTRACT A gas detector calibration system is disclosed. The gas detector calibration system comprises a control unit, a temperature regulation assembly, a pump, and a temperature sensor. The temperature regulation assembly has an inlet and an outlet, and the pump has a pump inlet and a pump outlet. The outlet of the temperature regulation assembly is coupled to the pump inlet of the pump. The temperature regulation assembly receives ambient air through the inlet, regulates a temperature of the ambient air, and supplies the ambient air to the pump through the outlet. The pump supplies the ambient air to a gas detector for regulating a temperature of the gas detector. The temperature sensor detects the temperature and sends a signal indicative of the temperature to the control unit. The control unit determines whether the temperature is within a predefined temperature range. When the temperature of the gas detector is within the predefined temperature range, the gas detector is calibrated using a calibration gas. 26 of 26 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-03-23

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 37/00 - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - Details not covered by any other group of this subclass

Abstract

An electrolyte solution for a lithium-ion cell includes at least one organic carbonate solvent, at least one lithium salt including a non-coordinating anion and at least one polyfluorinated alkoxy olefin according to the general formula I, the general formula II, or the general formula III: I: RaRbC=CH-O-R, II: RaRbC=CH-O-CHRa'Rb', III: RaRbC=CH-O-Rc-O-CH=CRa'Rb', wherein Ra and Ra' are each independently a fluorinated alkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, Rb and Rb' are each independently F, Cl, Br or H, and R is CnHxFy, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 6, x and y are each independently integers from 0 to 13, and x+y=2n+1 or x+y=2n-1, and Rc is CkH(2k+1), wherein k is an integer from 2 to 4.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

Abstract

A humidity reduction apparatus and a method for reducing the humidity of a volume of gas. The humidity reduction apparatus comprises a gas delivery conduit, at least one heat-conductive media positioned in-line within at least a portion of the gas delivery conduit, and a cooler in contact with at least a portion of the gas delivery conduit to cool the gas delivery conduit and the at least one heat-conductive media. The gas delivery conduit comprises at least one conducting portion. The first side of the cooler is configured to cool the at least one conducting portion of the gas delivery conduit and the at least one heat-conductive media. The voltage applied across the cooler is selectably reversed such that the first side heats the at least one conducting portion of the gas delivery conduit and the at least one heat-conductive media.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours
• G01N 27/64 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode using wave or particle radiation to ionise a gas, e.g. in an ionisation chamber

Abstract

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for detecting internal defects of a protective headgear are provided. An example apparatus may include a protective headgear, an actuator element integrated within the protective headgear, a sensor element integrated within the protective headgear, and a processor element electronically coupled to the actuator element and the sensor element. In some examples, the processor element is configured to cause the actuator element to generate a first ultrasonic wave, wherein the first ultrasonic wave is propagated in the protective headgear, and receive a first output from the sensor element in response to the first ultrasonic wave.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• A42B 3/04 - Parts, details or accessories of helmets
• B06B 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of hydrogen iodide (HI) from hydrogen (H₂) and elemental iodine (I₂) dissolved in a suitable solvent with use of at least one catalyst selected from the group of platinum, palladium, nickel, cobalt, iron, nickel oxide, cobalt oxide, and iron oxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 7/13 - Iodine; Hydrogen iodide
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum

Abstract

A method and system for advanced flare analytics in a flare operation monitoring and control system is disclosed that contains a data acquisition and augmentation mechanism whereby data is aquired through a plant network including images of the flare operations from single or multi-camera hubs. A machine learning-based self- adaptive industrial automation system process the images and data and assigns pixels to the images according to categories selected from smoke, flame and steam. The results of the analysis are displayed and a notice is issued when the percentage of pixles in a specific category falls outside a predeterminmed range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23G 7/08 - Methods or apparatus, e.g. incinerators, specially adapted for combustion of specific waste or low grade fuels, e.g. chemicals of waste gases or noxious gases, e.g. exhaust gases using flares, e.g. in stacks
• F23G 5/50 - Control or safety arrangements

Abstract

The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3l) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCI), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCI) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3l) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 3/00 - Materials not provided for elsewhere
• C07C 17/38 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives
• C07C 45/78 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives
• C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
• C09K 3/30 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for aerosols
• C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa

Abstract

Disclosed are hearing protection devices and housings for noise sensors for the same. Hearing protection devices can include an ear cup including an external casing partially defining an inner space, a noise sensor including a microphone electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, and a housing disposed in an aperture defined in the external casing. The housing can define an axial bore defining a noise sensor receiving portion and an acoustic communication portion. The inner space of the ear cup can be substantially airtight when the housing is sealably disposed at or proximate the aperture, the microphone is engaged within the noise sensor receiving portion of the housing, and the ear cup is worn securely about the wearer's ear. The noise sensor can be calibrated by removing a removable securing collar and slidably disposing a calibration tool into the axial bore without further disassembling the hearing protection device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 11/06 - Protective devices for the ears
• A61F 11/14 - Protective devices for the ears external, e.g. earcaps or earmuffs
• G01H 17/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
• A61F 11/14 - Protective devices for the ears external, e.g. earcaps or earmuffs
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements

Abstract

The present subject matter provides technical solutions for the technical problems facing cryogenic ion traps by providing a cryogenic radio-frequency (RF) resonator that is compact, monolithic, modular, and impedance-matched to a cryogenic ion trap. The cryogenic RF resonator described herein is power- efficient, properly impedance-matched to the RF source, has a stable gain profile, and is compatible with a low temperature and ultra-high vacuum environment. In some examples, the gain profile is selected so that the cryogenic RF resonator acts as a cryogenic RF amplifier. This cryogenic RF resonator improves the performance of ion traps by reducing or minimizing the heat load and reducing or minimizing the unwanted noise that may erroneously drive trapped ions. These features of the present subject matter improve the performance of atomic clocks and mass spectrometers, and especially improve the performance of trapped ion quantum computers.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks
• H03F 19/00 - Amplifiers using superconductivity effects

Abstract

Systems and methods for reducing bias impact on GNSS integrity are described herein. In certain embodiments, a method includes determining a phase of travel of a vehicle. The method also includes determining a probability of hazardously misleading information (PHMI) for the corresponding phase of travel. Further, the method includes determining a protection level (PL) using based on the PHMI, wherein the PL is calculated based on a standard deviation of position error plus a standard deviation of bias along an axis of interest. Additionally, the method includes comparing the protection level against an alert limit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/20 - Integrity monitoring, fault detection or fault isolation of space segment
• G01C 25/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices referred to in the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for producing hydrogen iodide. The process includes providing a vapor-phase reactant stream comprising hydrogen and iodine and reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a catalyst to produce a product stream comprising hydrogen iodide. The catalyst includes at least one selected from the group of nickel, cobalt, iron, nickel oxide, cobalt oxide, and iron oxide. The catalyst is supported on a support.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 7/13 - Iodine; Hydrogen iodide
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel

Abstract

Personal care compositions in the form of a stable oil-in-water emulsion comprises: (i) a continuous aqueous phase comprising water; (ii) a discontinuous phase comprising foam forming component (s), trans-1-chloro-3, 3, 3-trifluoropropene (1233zd (E) ) and trans-1-3, 3, 3-tetrafluoropropene (1234ze (E) ), wherein said 1233zd (E) and said 1234ze (E) together comprise from about 40% to about 60% by weight of said personal care composition and are present in a trans1233zd: trans1234ze weight ratio of from about 8: 1 to about 8: 1; (iii) an emulsifier having an HLB value of from about 7 to about 18 and which may be present in the continuous and/or discontinuous phase; and (iv) one or more active ingredients which maybe present in the continuous and/or discontinuous phase. A method of treating human skin, hair and/or mucous membranes comprises providing the personal care composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• A61K 8/06 - Emulsions
• A61K 8/31 - Hydrocarbons
• A61Q 5/02 - Preparations for cleaning the hair
• A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
• A61Q 19/10 - Washing or bathing preparations

Abstract

Disclosed are personal care formulations for delivery to the skin of a person in the form of an aerosol comprising: (1) non-propellant components comprising at least one active ingredient in the form of finely divided particles, at least one hydrophobized clay, a hydrophobic carrier comprising trans-l-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (trans-l233zd) and at least one co- carrier wherein: (i) the weight ratio of said trans-l233zd:co-carrier is from about 0.25:1 to about 4:1; (ii) said trans-l233zd and said co-carrier together comprise at least about 40% by weight of said hydrophobic carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/04 - Dispersions; Emulsions
• A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 8/19 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing inorganic ingredients
• A61K 8/37 - Esters of carboxylic acids
• A61K 8/69 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing fluorine
• A61Q 15/00 - Anti-perspirants or body deodorants

Abstract

Example computer systems, computer apparatuses, computer methods, and computer program products are disclosed for testing an ultrasonic gas leak detection device. An example method includes determining a rotary position of a rotary selector of the handheld ultrasonic testing device. The method further includes determining whether the rotary position of the rotary selector corresponds to a first testing mode for testing the ultrasonic gas leak detection device or a second testing mode for testing the ultrasonic gas leak detection device. The method further includes generating a first ultrasonic signal for testing the ultrasonic gas leak detection device in response to determining that the rotary position of the rotary selector corresponds to the first testing mode. The method further includes generating a second ultrasonic signal for testing the ultrasonic gas leak detection device in response to determining that the rotary position of the rotary selector corresponds to the second testing mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures

Abstract

A mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability comprising: (i) carrier; (ii) one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier; (iii) from greater than 5% to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of foaming agent, wherein said foaming agent comprises at least about 30% by weight of trans-1234ze; and (iv) optionally one or more active components in addition to said surface tension reducing agents; and (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/31 - Hydrocarbons
• A61K 8/04 - Dispersions; Emulsions
• A61K 9/12 - Aerosols; Foams
• A61K 47/06 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite
• C09K 3/30 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for aerosols