A system is provided for transferring power between a stator and a rotor of an excitation system. The stator and the rotor may form part of a rotary transformer that includes a primary winding and a secondary winding, where power is transferred from the primary winding to the secondary winding or conversely from the secondary winding to the primary winding.
Systems and methods for generating a shape-based graded lattice structure that can be used in additive manufacturing. A slicer computer system generates the lattice structure by simulating the packing of a planar region with variable-sized packing shapes, where packing shape sizes correspond to intensity values of a non-uniform physical field expected to be experienced by the article. An intermediate lattice structure is then generated using a first set of polygonal cells, followed by a second set of polygonal cells that refine the final lattice structure. Tailored sectioning and field-based smoothing can modify polygon packing algorithms to adapt lattice generation. The resultant multi-stage graded lattice structures, which may include multiple lattice patches and transition zones, from shape-based packing, tailored sectioning, field-based smoothing, and slicer-based additive manufacturing processing improve connectivity and manufacturability over traditional lattice structures.
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
Systems and methods for training a machine learning model (MLM) for detecting traffic accidents, comprising: obtaining traffic flow data, traffic accident data and topology data for roadside sensors; processing traffic accident data and topology data to identify roadside sensors closest to each traffic accident identified in the traffic accident data and obtain an order of identified roadside sensors relative to a driving direction; fusing the traffic flow data, traffic accident data and topology data to produce accident data samples and non-accident data samples based on accident proximities to the roadside sensors (wherein each of the accident data samples and non-accident data samples comprises traffic flow data for ones of the roadside sensors that are neighboring sensors); combining the accident data samples and non-accident data samples to obtain a training dataset; and training MLM for detecting patterns in input data indicating a probability/likelihood of a traffic accident/incident on a road segment.
A quantum processing device having a type II superconducting medium is provided. Majorana-carrying vortices may be created at some of the defects in the medium by a magnetic flux source. Once created, one or more vortices may be depinned from its departure location, dragged through the medium and repined at a destination location, respectively. One or more laser beams may be respectively used for moving the vortices. The power of the laser beams may be independently controlled. The vortices may be moved for readout and/or for computation, as needed, such as for providing quantum computational gates.
G06N 10/40 - Réalisations ou architectures physiques de processeurs ou de composants quantiques pour la manipulation de qubits, p. ex. couplage ou commande de qubit
G01R 33/26 - Dispositions ou appareils pour la mesure des grandeurs magnétiques faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique pour la mesure de la direction ou de l'intensité de champs magnétiques ou de flux magnétiques utilisant le pompage optique
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BATTERY WITH SHEAR THICKENING, IMPACT RESISTANT ELECTROLYTES
A battery includes an anode, a cathode, and a porous separator having a surface and percolating pores providing a porosity of from 20% to 80%. A passively impact resistant composite electrolyte includes an electrolyte and electrically non-conducting particles that enable shear thickening. The particles can have a polydispersity index of no greater than 0.1, an average particle size in a range of from 50 nm to 1 μm, and an absolute zeta potential of greater than ±40 mV. The shear thickening enabling particles can be from 10 wt. % to 40 wt. % of the total weight of the separator and shear thickening particles. Between 20-40 wt. % of the shear thickening enabling particles are located in the pores of the separator.
An electrode includes an electrode active material layer comprising electrode active heteroclusters. The electrode active heteroclusters include an electrode active material particle having an electrolyte contacting outer surface and a plurality of metal particles non-homogeneously distributed around and confined to and in electrical contact with the electrolyte contacting outer surface. The metal particles have a largest dimension that is smaller than the largest dimension of the electrode active material particle to which they are attached. The metal particles of an electrode active heterocluster are in electrical contact with at least one adjacent electrode active heterocluster. A method of making an electrode, a battery, and a method of making a battery are also disclosed.
H01M 4/131 - Électrodes à base d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes, ou de mélanges d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes, p. ex. LiCoOx
H01M 4/36 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs
H01M 4/505 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du manganèse pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiMn2O4 ou LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
A converter building block for an AC-DC or DC-AC converter according may be provided and configured for soft switching across an operating range while operating under fixed frequency.
H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02M 7/219 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant alternatif en une puissance de sortie en courant continu sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs dans une configuration en pont
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LARGE-SCALE METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF LOW-COST FEEDSTOCK
A system and method of making an additively manufactured, metal near net shape part includes introducing a metallic-element-bearing feedstock into a melt zone of an additive manufacturing printhead. The metallic-element-bearing feedstock is mixed in the melt zone with a flux composition to form a slag bath mixture upon melting. The metallic-element-bearing feedstock is refined in-situ by melting the slag bath mixture with the application of thermal energy to the slag bath mixture to form a phase-separated product including a slag phase and a metal-rich liquid phase. The metal-rich liquid phase is simultaneously deposited to form a first metal layer that is one of a plurality of iteratively deposited metal layers of an additive build according to a three-dimensional digital model. The additive build has successive layers of the deposited, solidified metal-rich liquid that form a near net shape metallic part.
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (Allemagne)
UT-BATTELLE, LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Molina, Vincent
Hoess, Bernhard
Mohammad, Mostak
Onar, Omer
Peuckmann, Stephan
Saegmueller, Michael
Weindl, Stefan
Zhu, Juntao
Abrégé
A wireless power transfer (WPT) device includes a polyphase coil network comprising a plurality of phases for transfer of high-frequency AC power, each one of the plurality of phases comprising a phase coil, wherein the polyphase coil network is configured to operate in a polyphase configuration to enable transfer of polyphase high-frequency AC power with a mating WPT device operating in a polyphase mode; and operate in a single phase interoperability configuration to enable transfer of single phase high-frequency AC power with a mating WPT device operating in a single phase mode.
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
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ATOMIC LOCK-ON" IN THE SCANNING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE WITH PICOMETER PRECISION
A procedure for using a scanning transmission electron microscope to determine atomic position is disclosed. A diagnostic scan pattern is executed and areas of high intensity in the resulting detector output are identified. These areas may represent the position of atoms in the sample. This output is then compared to the known or measured lattice structure of the sample, and the coordinates of the identified atoms are adjusted based on the comparison. This procedure avoids exposing a target region of interest, compensates for drift, and allows for precision to be improved compared to the case where the procedure is not used, reaching values that may be better than 10 picometers.
G01N 23/225 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en mesurant l'émission secondaire de matériaux en utilisant des microsondes électroniques ou ioniques
H01J 37/06 - Sources d'électronsCanons à électrons
H01J 37/244 - DétecteursComposants ou circuits associés
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THERMOPHILIC SITE-SPECIFIC RECOMBINATION SYSTEM FOR RAPID INSERTION OF HETEROLOGOUS DNA
attattLattRattBattPattP recombination sites. Lastly, the disclosure relates to a system for excising DNA from the chromosome of an organism and a method for excising DNA from the chromosome of an organism.
An on-demand distribution of pairs of polarization-entangled frequency-correlated photons is provided. The pairs are frequency-correlated in different bands of a multiband spectrum which may include the C-Band and the L-Band. The pairs are provided to wavelength selective-switches (WSS), which may be simultaneously controlled to provide the pairs to different receivers that are respectively connected to the output ports of the WSSes. Each WSS has a plurality of frequency channels of δf-width bins aligned to the ITU grid. A network controller receives a request for the distribution of one or more pairs to a pair of receivers and controls frequency-correlated channels in the WSSes to provide the pair(s) to the receivers.
The present disclosure based on the inventors' recognition that PAN domain containing proteins play important immune regulating functions. Disclosed herein are methods for modulating immune responses in plants and animals, improving in vitro fertilization efficiency, and inhibiting human cell division and cellular migration in cancer cells. Also disclosed herein are genetically modified plants that are resistant to pathogenic infections.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
A61P 15/08 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles génitaux ou sexuelsContraceptifs pour les troubles gonadiques ou pour augmenter la fertilité, p. ex. inducteurs d'ovulation ou de spermatogénèse
C12N 15/11 - Fragments d'ADN ou d'ARNLeurs formes modifiées
C12N 15/113 - Acides nucléiques non codants modulant l'expression des gènes, p. ex. oligonucléotides anti-sens
C12N 15/82 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules végétales
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LITHIUM, CALCIUM, AND MAGNESIUM EXTRACTION
Provided herein are assemblies and methods for lithium, magnesium, and/or calcium extraction. In various embodiments, an assembly includes a leaching tank defining an interior chamber having one or more inlets and one or more outlets. The leaching tank is configured to receive through the one or more inlets a mixture comprising a substrate having one or more target metals and a solvent. The assembly further includes a sonic probe positioned within the interior chamber, suspended in the solution, and/or a sonic plate configured to provide sonic energy to the mixture.
C22B 3/22 - Traitement ou purification de solutions, p. ex. de solutions obtenues par lixiviation par des procédés physiques, p. ex. par filtration, par des moyens magnétiques
The current disclosure relates to a split-intein-based gene-stacking system through split-selectable-marker-enabled co-transformation in Arabidopsis thaliana and poplar. The disclosure is also directed to methods of co-transforming plant cells, comprising delivering DNA vectors into a plant cell.
The current disclosure relates to a genetically engineered thermophile bacterial cell comprising at least one att site, a system for stable insertion of a heterologous DNA into a thermophile bacterial cell, a method for the thermostable insertion of a heterologous DNA into a chromosome of an organism, and a thermophile bacterial cell made through the methods disclosed. The disclosure is also directed to a thermophile bacterial cell, comprising a cargo plasmid comprising a heterologous DNA inserted in the chromosome of the bacterial cell, wherein the cargo plasmid is flanked by an attL site and an attR site. The disclosure is directed to a thermophile bacterial cell, comprising in its chromosome, a DNA flanked by a pair of attB and attP recombination sites. Lastly, the disclosure relates to a system for excising DNA from the chromosome of an organism and a method for excising DNA from the chromosome of an organism.
The present disclosure uses a combination of transcriptomics and genetics to demonstrate that P. putida PhaG is likely a 3-hydroxyacyl-ACP thiolase rather than a 3-hydroxyacyl-ACP:CoA transacylase. Deletion of two 3-hydroxyacyl CoA synthases results in the abolishment of PHAs as a product and leads to the accumulation of free medium chain length 3-hydroxyacyl acids as products into the culture supernatant under nitrogen starvation conditions. The present disclosure demonstrates a biological route to the production of 3-hydroxyacyl acids for use as industrial chemicals.
This framework provides scalable land use characterization using Points of Interest (POIs) and non-POI geographic features. Leveraging open-access POI data and hierarchical spatial structures, it generates high-dimensional embeddings that capture spatial and semantic characteristics of land use for areas of interest (AOIs). An OSM-tag-based representation harmonizes diverse data sources, while a neural network language model produces embeddings optimized for multi-scale land use classification across geographic regions. Supervised classification models validate the robustness of AOI embeddings, revealing variations in semantic salience for different land use types. Results demonstrate that combining POIs with non-POI features and tailoring spatial and semantic granularities enhance land use characterization. Future directions include augmenting data and integrating temporal dynamics to improve representational accuracy and capture land use patterns more effectively.
Systems and methods for execution of a manufacturing task with robot agents. The methods include: obtaining deposition toolpaths along which beads are to be deposited for additively manufacturing the object; assigning subsets of the deposition toolpaths to available robots of the plurality of robots; instructing each of the available robots to deposit beads corresponding to the deposition toolpaths of a respective one of the subsets of deposition toolpaths assigned thereto; detecting when a number of available robots changes while manufacturing the object; defining new deposition toolpaths for printing beads; assigning a respective subset of the new deposition toolpaths to each one of the available robots; and instructing each one of the available robots to deposit beads corresponding to the new deposition toolpaths of the respective subset.
A solvent formulation for the direct air capture of carbon dioxide is provided. The solvent formulation includes an amino acid salt, a polar solvent and an antifreeze agent. A direct air capture system for the direct air capture of carbon dioxide is further provided. The direct air capture system incudes a desorption column, a gas separator, and an air contactor. The desorption column, gas-liquid separator, and air contactor are in fluid communication. The air contactor includes the solvent formulation.
B01D 53/14 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par absorption
System and methods for controlling motion of a plurality of robots in a coordinated manner. The methods include: determining, for each robot, a distance between a center of the workpiece positioner and a robotic tool located at a distal free end of the robot; using each of the distances as a radius to compute an angular velocity of the workpiece positioner; determining, for each robot, a relative tool velocity based on a known tool center point velocity and an average of the angular velocities; adjusting a trajectory for at least one robotic tool based on the relative tool velocity; and controlling movement of the robot to cause the robotic tool to follow the trajectory which was adjusted.
The present disclosure provides genetically modified plants, plant cells, or plant tissues wherein the plants, plant cells, or plant tissues comprise an exogenous nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a 30S ribosomal protein or a homolog thereof, wherein the 30S ribosomal protein or the homolog thereof is expressed in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue. The current disclosure provides methods of improving drought tolerance and water loss in a plant, plant cell, or plant tissue, the methods comprising an exogenous nucleic acid sequence encoding a 30S ribosomal protein or a homolog thereof, wherein the 30S ribosomal protein or the homolog thereof is expressed in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue. Additionally, the current disclosure is describes to genetically modified plants, plant cells, or plant tissues wherein the plants, plant cells, or plant tissues comprise an exogenous nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a cation/H+ exchanger 20 (CHX20) protein or a homolog thereof, wherein the nucleotide sequence is operably linked to a heterologous promoter, and the CHX20 protein or homolog thereof is expressed in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue. Finally, the current disclosure provides methods of improving drought tolerance and water loss in a plant, plant cell, or plant tissue, the methods comprising an exogenous nucleic acid sequence encoding a CHX20 or a homolog thereof, wherein the CHX20 or the homolog thereof is expressed in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue.
A porous multi-metal oxide composition comprising at least two metal elements interconnected with oxygen atoms, wherein the at least two metal elements are selected from at least one transition metal element and at least one other element selected from transition metal elements, lanthanide elements, alkaline earth elements, and main group elements, and wherein the composition contains micropores and/or mesopores. A method of producing the oxide composition is also described. Methods of using the oxide composition as a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide to carbon-containing products, such as carbon monoxide, methane and other hydrocarbons, are also described.
A system and method for generating a heat sink in multiple dimensions for circuitry, such as a power module, that facilitates removal of heat from the circuitry. To improve power density of power modules, not only electrical but also thermal optimization may be carried out by merging multiple reference sections or anchor planes, each of which may be determined according to a Fourier transform.
Systems and methods for controlling the speed of a vehicle traveling over a terrain. The methods comprise: predicting, by a mobile device (MD), a queue length defined by the number of vehicles in a queue at a downstream intersection based on a traffic volume and vehicle speeds that were detected during a past period of time by a detector located at or near an upstream intersection; sensing, by MD's sensor(s), the vehicle's velocity and location; computing a distance to a downstream intersection from the vehicle's location; generating a desired speed for the vehicle based on the traffic volume and vehicle speeds, signal phase and timing data for at least the next two cycles, the predicted queue length at the downstream intersection, the vehicle's velocity and location, the distance to the downstream intersection, and a current time; and using the desired speed to facilitate control of the speed of the vehicle.
Systems and methods for controlling traffic flow on road(s). The methods comprise: obtaining, by a processor, traffic related information comprising a total number of vehicles that caused an activation of a sensor of a first detector located at a first intersection of a plurality of intersections; generating, by the processor, a predicted traffic volume at one or more downstream second intersections based on the traffic related information; generating, by the processor, a traffic light timing for at least two next cycles based on the predicted traffic volume; and controlling, by the processor, a traffic light of the one or more downstream second intersections in accordance with the traffic light timing to reduce a probability or likelihood that the vehicle will stop at a red light thereat.
Systems and methods for controlling traffic flow on road(s). The methods comprise: obtaining, by a processor, traffic related information comprising a total number of vehicles that caused an activation of a sensor of a first detector located at a first intersection of a plurality of intersections; generating, by the processor, a predicted traffic volume at one or more downstream second intersections based on the traffic related information; generating, by the processor, a traffic light timing for at least two next cycles based on the predicted traffic volume; and controlling, by the processor, a traffic light of the one or more downstream second intersections in accordance with the traffic light timing to reduce a probability or likelihood that the vehicle will stop at a red light thereat.
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A self-contained X-ray emitter assembly generates and emits X-rays underwater for facilitating X-ray imaging. The self-contained X-ray emitter assembly may be operable by a user underwater without connection to an external power supply and/or control circuitry.
G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
G01N 23/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou
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UNDERWATER X-RAY IMAGING EMITTER AND FLOAT ASSEMBLY
A self-contained emitter assembly according to one embodiment is provided to generate and emit X-rays underwater for facilitating X-ray imaging. The self-contained emitter assembly may be operable by a user underwater and may include a float system to provide at least one of neutral buoyancy or negative buoyancy.
G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
G01N 23/083 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X
H05G 1/06 - Tube à rayons X et au moins une partie de l'appareil d'alimentation de puissance montés à l'intérieur de la même gaine
Systems and methods implementing a frost sensor comprising a substrate (S); and sub-sensors disposed on the substrate. The sub-sensors comprising: a resistance-based sub-sensor (RSS) formed of a first trace disposed on S in a winding pattern and configured to measure a temperature; a capacitance-based sub-sensor formed of a second trace defining a first electrode and a third trace defining a second electrode (wherein (i) the first and second electrodes comprise interdigitated fingers or other interdigitated structures (including, but not limited to, round, spiral interdigitated electrodes, etc.) configured to detect a change in capacitance due of frost, ice or water, and (ii) the second trace is integrally formed with the first trace); and another RSS formed of a fourth trace defining a third electrode and a fifth trace defining a fourth electrode (wherein (i) the third and fourth electrodes comprise interdigitated fingers or other interdigitated structures (including, but not limited to, round, spiral interdigitated electrodes, etc.) configured to detect a change in resistance due to the frost, ice or water, and (ii) the fourth trace is integrally formed with the third trace).
G01K 7/18 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance linéaire, p. ex. un thermomètre à résistance de platine
G01N 27/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance
G01N 27/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la capacité
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OPTIMIZED HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING THE SAME
A heat storage system, and systems and methods for designing a heat exchanger system included in the heat storage system are disclosed. The heat exchanger system includes a heat exchanger including a plurality of planar fins parallelly arranged between a first header and a second header, and a plurality of tubes configured to be received in axially aligned holes of the plurality of fins, the plurality of tubes being configured to allow flow of a fluid exchanger fluid. The heat storage system also includes a storage tank comprising phase change material (PCM) for at least partially submerging the heat exchanger within the PCM. A spacing between the plurality of fins is optimized using a finite particle model of the heat exchanger to achieve a performance objective of at least 75% thermal heat discharge from the PCM in about 3 hours.
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
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NOVEL TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATOR RECEPTOR-LIKE PROTEIN 33 REGULATES PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES IN PLANT CELLS
The present disclosure provides methods to genetically engineer plants by manipulating the expression of the Receptor-like Protein 33 (RLP33) to better suit and tolerate drought/water deficit environments. Also provided are genetically engineer plants that can be obtained by the methods according to the present disclosure.
A phase change material composition for combined electrochemical and thermal energy storage is provided. The composition includes a salt hydrate, a polymeric stabilizer, a nucleating agent, and a thiosulfate salt hydrate. The salt hydrate is present in the composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 99 wt. %. The polymeric stabilizer is present in the composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 20 wt. %. The nucleating agent is present in the composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 20 wt. %. The thiosulfate salt hydrate is present in the composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 25 wt. %. A combined electrochemical and thermal storage system including the phase change material composition is further provided.
C09K 5/06 - Substances qui subissent un changement d'état physique lors de leur utilisation le changement d'état se faisant par passage de l'état liquide à l'état solide, ou vice versa
H01M 10/659 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par stockage de la chaleur ou chaleur tampon, p. ex. capacité calorifique, changements ou transitions de phase liquide-solide
A welding system for building a workpiece includes a first wire feeder, a second wire feeder, a torch, and a controller. The torch is configured to receive a first wire electrode from the first wire feeder and a second wire electrode from the second wire feeder. The controller is configured to control the first wire feeder to drive the first wire electrode into the torch at a first feed rate, and simultaneously control the second wire feeder to drive the second wire electrode into the torch at a second feed rate.
B23K 9/12 - Alimentation automatique en électrodes ou en pièces ou déplacement automatique des électrodes ou des pièces pour le soudage ou le découpage à l'arc en lignes continues ou par points
B23K 9/10 - Autres circuits électriques pour le soudage ou le découpage à l'arcCircuits de protectionCommande à distance
B23K 9/173 - Soudage ou découpage à l'arc utilisant des gaz de protection et une électrode consommable
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A NOVEL TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATOR RECEPTOR-LIKE PROTEIN 33 REGULATES PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES IN PLANT CELLS
The present disclosure provides methods to genetically engineer plants by manipulating the expression of the Receptor-like Protein 33 (RLP33) to better suit and tolerate drought/water deficit environments. Also provided are genetically engineer plants that can be obtained by the methods according to the present disclosure.
A battery management system that identifies short-circuits during a recharging cycle by identifying data indicative of potential battery failures. The system identifies an unstable operating interval that lies between a healthy and failing battery operating state and labels data within the unstable operating interval to generate a battery profile. The system trains a predictive model by sampling a portion of the battery profile and executes a trained predictive model to render predictions of a battery failure. It executes preventive measures in response to failure predictions during the battery recharging cycle. The battery management system mitigates short-circuits including those caused by lithium dendrites that pierce the separator that isolates the anode from the cathode. Further, the battery management may communicate with local and remote users in response to short-circuit detections.
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p. ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
B60L 53/68 - Surveillance ou commande hors site, p. ex. télécommande
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THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING ANISOTROPIC THERMAL CONDUCTIVE CARBON FIBERS FOR ENHANCING THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS
A thermal energy storage composition is provided. The composition includes a phase change material and a plurality of long, anisotropic thermal conductive carbon fibers mixed with the phase change material. The anisotropic thermal conductive carbon fibers enhance heat transfer and accelerate phase change of the phase change material to increase the thermal storage efficiency of the composition. The anisotropic thermal conductive carbon fibers may be present in an amount of up to 5% by weight, and may have a length in the range of 1 to 10 cm. The anisotropic thermal conductive carbon fibers also may have a greater thermal conductivity in an axial direction relative to a thermal conductivity in a radial direction. A thermal energy storage system including the thermal energy storage composition and a method of heat management in a thermal energy storage system are also provided.
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
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HYDROGEN PLASMA ARC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF SUSTAINABLE IRON AND STEEL
A scalable method for the manufacture of iron and steel. The method includes hydrogen plasma arc additive manufacturing of near net shape steel and iron parts. More specifically, the method includes the hydrogen plasma reduction of iron ore concentrates using a plasma arc welding (PAW) torch and hydrogen and argon shielding gases. The plasma arc generated by the PAW torch and the hydrogen and argon shielding gases strip electrons from the feedstock, for example a ribbon comprising fine iron ore concentrates, as part of an additive build, thereby avoiding the need for post-processing operations such as casting, rolling, and forging operations.
A method for converting carbon dioxide to carbon (e.g., graphite, graphene, or amorphous porous carbon), the method comprising passing the carbon dioxide through a molten anhydrous salt maintained at a temperature within a range of 400° C.-800° C. while the molten anhydrous salt is in contact with a cathode and an anode that are electrically interconnected to impart a voltage to the molten anhydrous salt, wherein the cathode has a metal composition comprising at least one of nickel, iron, and cobalt, wherein the voltage is within a range of 2 V to 3.5 V, and wherein the temperature and voltage are applied for a period of time of 5 minutes to 10 hours (or, e.g., 0.1-10 or 1-10 hours) to result in conversion of the carbon dioxide to carbon.
A method for regenerating a carbon dioxide (CO2) sorbent material, the method comprising: (i) contacting a sorbent-CO2 complex in an aqueous solution containing a reversible photoacid, wherein the CO2 in the sorbent-CO2 complex is in the form of bicarbonate, carbonate, or carbamate; and (ii) exposing the aqueous solution to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength that induces proton release from the photoacid and subsequent protonation of the bicarbonate, carbonate, or carbamate in the sorbent-CO2 complex to result in release of CO2 and water and regeneration of the sorbent material. The method may also include re-using the regenerated sorbent to capture carbon dioxide. The sorbent may be, for example, an amino acid (e.g., glycine), alkylamine, alkanolamine, or alkali hydroxide. The reversible photoacid may more particularly be a metastable-state photoacid.
B01J 20/22 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance organique
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PRECERAMIC POLYMER PRINTING BINDERS FOR ADVANCED CERAMICS
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Cramer, Corson L.
Aguirre, Trevor
Bullock, Steven E.
Elliott, Amelia M.
Larsen, Greg
Saito, Tomonori
Gilmer, Dustin B.
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to a binder jet 3D process for preparing a ceramic part in which a binder composition is deposited on a powder material in a binder jet machine during which the binder in the binder composition comprises a preceramic polymer, and the binder impregnates particles of the powder.
The disclosure provides genetically modified plants, plant cells, or plant tissues that comprise an exogenous nucleic acid encoding a 30S ribosomal protein or a homolog thereof that is expressed therein; and methods of improving drought tolerance and water loss in a plant, plant cell, or plant tissue comprising an exogenous nucleic acid sequence encoding a 30S ribosomal protein that is expressed therein. Additionally, the current disclosure describes to genetically modified plants, plant cells, or plant tissues that comprise an exogenous nucleic acid encoding a cation/H+ exchanger 20 (CHX20) protein or a homolog thereof operably linked to a heterologous promoter, and expressed in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue. The disclosure provides methods of improving drought tolerance and water loss in a plant, plant cell, or plant tissue comprising an exogenous nucleic acid sequence encoding a CHX20 that is expressed in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue.
A method of carbon-capture sorbent regeneration is provided. The method includes obtaining a sorbent that includes adsorbed carbon dioxide. Magnetic nanoparticles are introduced to the sorbent and adsorbed carbon dioxide to form a mixture. A magnetic field is applied to the mixture. The magnetic nanoparticles generate heat which releases carbon dioxide from the sorbent, thereby regenerating the sorbent. The magnetic nanoparticles include iron oxides, doped ferrites, functionalized iron oxides, functionalized ferrites, and composite materials that are combinations of these. The sorbent includes liquid and solid sorbents, and the regenerated sorbent may be utilized for further carbon capture.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
43.
SENSOR AUGMENTATION FOR EARLY DETECTION OF A3 FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT LEAKS WITH SELF-CHECK AND DIAGNOSTICS
Systems and method for operating a sensor system located in, on or proximate to equipment. The sensor system is configured to: generate heat to ionize nearby flammable gasses such that the ionization products can be absorbed by a conductive sensing material which causes a change in resistance on the conductive sensing material; measuring the resistance on the sensor system to obtain an indication of a presence or absence of a flammable gas in a surrounding environment; assign a severity level to an operational state of the equipment based on the resistance measurement; select an action from a plurality of different actions based on the severity level which was assigned to the operational state of the equipment; and control operations of a robotic actuator or electronic device to perform the action.
F24F 11/36 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p. ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance réagissant aux dysfonctionnements ou aux situations critiques aux fuites de fluides échangeurs de chaleur
F24F 110/65 - Teneur en substances spécifiques ou en contaminants
G01N 27/12 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un corps solide dépendant de l'absorption d'un fluideRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un corps solide dépendant de la réaction avec un fluide
A polymer blend material comprising the following components: (i) a lignin component; (ii) a nitrile butadiene rubber component; and (iii) a filler component comprising ceramic particles and/or carbon particles having an average primary particle size of 1-100 nm, wherein component (iii) is present in an amount of 0.1-10 wt % by weight of components (i) and (ii); wherein component (i) is present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt % by weight of components (i) and (ii), and wherein the blend material may optionally include a PAN-containing homopolymer or copolymer as an additional component. Methods for producing the polymer blend, molded forms thereof, and articles thereof, are also described. Methods for bonding surfaces together by use of the polymer blend are also described.
C09J 197/00 - Adhésifs à base de matériaux contenant de la lignine
C08J 5/12 - Fixation d'un matériau macromoléculaire préformé au même matériau ou à un autre matériau compact, tel que du métal, du verre, du cuir, p. ex. en utilisant des adhésifs
C09J 5/06 - Procédés de collage en généralProcédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. relatifs aux amorces comprenant un chauffage de l'adhésif appliqué
C09J 11/04 - Additifs non macromoléculaires inorganiques
45.
CARBON-CAPTURE SORBENT REGENERATION BY MAGNETIC HEATING OF NANOPARTICLES
A method of carbon-capture sorbent regeneration is provided. The method includes obtaining a sorbent that includes adsorbed carbon dioxide. Magnetic nanoparticles are introduced to the sorbent and adsorbed carbon dioxide to form a mixture. A magnetic field is applied to the mixture. The magnetic nanoparticles generate heat which releases carbon dioxide from the sorbent, thereby regenerating the sorbent. The magnetic nanoparticles include iron oxides, doped ferrites, functionalized iron oxides, functionalized ferrites, and composite materials that are combinations of these. The sorbent includes liquid and solid sorbents, and the regenerated sorbent may be utilized for further carbon capture.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
B01J 20/02 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnologie pour matériaux ou science des surfaces, p. ex. nanocomposites
C08K 3/01 - Emploi de substances inorganiques en tant qu'adjuvants caractérisées par leur fonction
A scalable method of synthesizing hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) films and nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is provided. The method includes atmospheric pressure CVD of hBN on metallic growth substrates using solid boron sources and molecular nitrogen. The solid boron source can be in the form of powder, fragments, or platelets and placed upstream, on top, or below the growth substrate. The growth substrate can include Fe, Ni, Cr, Cu, and their alloys including various steels. The growth atmosphere includes nitrogen compounds, inert gases and hydrogen. The reaction can occur within a reaction vessel heated to 800ºC-1200ºC in less than 120 minutes with sequential cooling at a controlled rate. In laboratory testing, the hBN film exhibited improved protection against harsh corrosion over long periods and resistance to high-temperature oxidation in air.
C23C 16/46 - Revêtement chimique par décomposition de composés gazeux, ne laissant pas de produits de réaction du matériau de la surface dans le revêtement, c.-à-d. procédés de dépôt chimique en phase vapeur [CVD] caractérisé par le procédé de revêtement caractérisé par le procédé utilisé pour le chauffage du substrat
C01B 21/064 - Composés binaires de l'azote avec les métaux, le silicium ou le bore avec le bore
C01B 35/14 - Composés contenant du bore et de l'azote, du phosphore, du soufre, du sélénium ou du tellure
C04B 35/583 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur compositionCompositions céramiquesTraitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base de non oxydes à base de borures, nitrures ou siliciures à base de nitrure de bore
C23C 14/06 - Revêtement par évaporation sous vide, pulvérisation cathodique ou implantation d'ions du matériau composant le revêtement caractérisé par le matériau de revêtement
C23C 16/52 - Commande ou régulation du processus de dépôt
H01J 37/32 - Tubes à décharge en atmosphère gazeuse
C23C 16/455 - Revêtement chimique par décomposition de composés gazeux, ne laissant pas de produits de réaction du matériau de la surface dans le revêtement, c.-à-d. procédés de dépôt chimique en phase vapeur [CVD] caractérisé par le procédé de revêtement caractérisé par le procédé utilisé pour introduire des gaz dans la chambre de réaction ou pour modifier les écoulements de gaz dans la chambre de réaction
The disclosure is to method for making a foamed battery electrode, both anode and cathode, for use in, e.g. a lithium ion battery. The electrode has improved porosity and interconnectedness. The disclosure is also directed to the foamed electrode and a lithium ion battery comprising same.
H01M 4/02 - Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif
H01M 4/131 - Électrodes à base d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes, ou de mélanges d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes, p. ex. LiCoOx
H01M 4/134 - Électrodes à base de métaux, de Si ou d'alliages
H01M 4/1391 - Procédés de fabrication d'électrodes à base d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes, ou de mélanges d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes, p. ex. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1395 - Procédés de fabrication d’électrodes à base de métaux, de Si ou d'alliages
H01M 4/38 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'éléments simples ou d'alliages
H01M 4/525 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de nickel, de cobalt ou de fer d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du fer, du cobalt ou du nickel pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 ou LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
The present disclosure involves designs for a fluid channel assembly that allow for a high entrainment ratio while also sustaining a high fluid mass flow rate through the assembly. The fluid channel assembly includes a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage, where the first and second fluid passages are arranged such that fluid from the second fluid passage is entrained in fluid from the first fluid passage. Fluid passes through at least a portion of the first fluid passage in a form of a plurality of first fluid streams.
B05B 7/08 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec des orifices de sortie séparés, p. ex. pour former des jets parallèles, pour former des jets croisés
B05B 1/34 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour influencer la forme de l'écoulement du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide, p. ex. pour produire une turbulence
B05B 7/06 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec un orifice de sortie en entourant un autre situé approximativement dans le même plan
49.
EFFICIENT MEMORY MANAGEMENT FOR HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING
In a heterogeneous computing environment, a validity flag indicates whether a given memory has a valid copy of a given data object. When the data object is required at a target memory for a scheduled task, another (source) memory having a valid copy of the data object is identified. A protocol guides selection of the source memory based on efficiency of data transfer to the target memory. A data transfer command is generated at runtime, when tasks have been scheduled among respective processors. Execution of the command copies the valid data object from the source memory to the target memory. Superior performance is achieved even in extremely heterogeneous environments. Performance results, variations, and applications are presented.
A coil, comprising: a wire wound to form a plurality of double-D (DD) sub-coils, each said DD sub-coil having a plurality of sides defining one of a plurality of hexagonal shaped segments arranged to define a honeycomb structure; wherein a magnetic field is created when current passes through the plurality of DD sub-coils, the plurality of DD sub-coils being configured so that when activated the current flows in a same first direction through adjacent sides of first and second ones of the plurality of DD sub-coils, flows in a same second direction through adjacent sides of first and third ones of the plurality of DD sub-coils, and flows in a same third direction through adjacent sides of the second and third ones of the plurality of coils.
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
A sodium thiophosphate composition and method of making the composition are provided. The composition includes a mixture of Na2S, S, and a thiophosphate compound dissolved in an aprotic solvent to form a solvated complex. The solvated complex has a nominal chemical formula Na2PxSy, in which 0.1≤x≤10 and 1≤y<30. A sodium thiophosphate catholyte for nonaqueous redox flow batteries and a nonaqueous redox flow battery including the sodium thiophosphate catholyte are also provided. The sodium thiophosphate catholyte includes the sodium thiophosphate composition.
H01M 10/0567 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les additifs
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
A scalable method of synthesizing hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) films and nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is provided. The method includes atmospheric pressure CVD of hBN on metallic growth substrates using solid boron sources and molecular nitrogen. The solid boron source can be in the form of powder, fragments, or platelets and placed upstream, on top, or below the growth substrate. The growth substrate can include Fe, Ni, Cr, Cu, and their alloys including various steels. The growth atmosphere includes nitrogen compounds, inert gases and hydrogen. The reaction can occur within a reaction vessel heated to 800° C.-1200° C. in less than 120 minutes with sequential cooling at a controlled rate. In laboratory testing, the hBN film exhibited improved protection against harsh corrosion over long periods and resistance to high-temperature oxidation in air.
C30B 28/14 - Production de matériaux polycristallins homogènes de structure déterminée directement à partir de l'état gazeux par réaction chimique de gaz réactifs
C30B 29/60 - Monocristaux ou matériaux polycristallins homogènes de structure déterminée caractérisés par leurs matériaux ou par leur forme caractérisés par la forme
C30B 29/64 - Cristaux plats, p. ex. plaques, bandes ou pastilles
A nested pebble bed blanket surrounds a fusion reactor's vacuum chamber. The blanket includes stacks of nested pebbles composed of neutron multiplier shells filled with breeding spheroids. The shells have perforations passing through their inner and outer surfaces. The shells include therein perforated coolant distributor elements coupled to or unitary with the inner surfaces. Each perforated element is in line with a respective shell perforation, which allows coolant to flow into the sphere through the perforations and elements. When bombarded by neutrons, the nested pebbles produce fusion fuel to sustain fusion reactions. The coolant sweeps out the fusion fuel, and cools the breeding spheroids. Pebbles in the blanket are replenished with conveyor systems. A separator extracts the fusion fuel from the blanket coolant. Heat from the walls and the nested pebble bed is extracted by inert gases and then conveyed to a thermal storage and/or a power cycle.
Antimony (Sb) chelates for use in targeted auger therapy and imaging diagnostics are provided. Also provided are methods of treating a subject in need of treatment using the antimony chelates. The chelates comprise a chelating ligand that binds an Sb radionuclide in a +5-oxidation state, such as 119Sb and 117Sb. The chelating ligand renders the Sb radionuclide stable and inert in vivo and enables the conjugation of the chelate to a biological targeting vector.
Systems and methods for controlling traffic flow along an arterial. The systems comprise a data processing apparatus configured to: monitor traffic light control signals (TLCSs) used to control traffic lights at intersection(s) and traffic delays occurring at intersection(s) at a time when the traffic lights are being controlled by TLCSs; access a hybrid model comprising a first linear term corresponding to an instance of traffic delays, a second linear term corresponding to a concurrent instance of TLCSs, and a nonlinear function defining a nonlinear relationship between the instance of the traffic delays and a previous instance of TLCSs; use the hybrid module to predict traffic delays at intersection(s) based on the traffic control signals and the traffic delays; determine, based on TLCSs and the traffic delays, traffic control signals that cause the predicted traffic delays to decrease; and cause the traffic lights to be controlled using the traffic control signals.
A method for regenerating a bis(iminoguanidine) (BIG) carbon dioxide sorbent, the method comprising: (i) providing a carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the BIG carbon dioxide sorbent, and (ii) directly contacting the carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the BIG carbon dioxide sorbent with steam heated to a temperature within a range of 80°C-130°C to result in regeneration of the BIG carbon dioxide sorbent with simultaneous conversion of the carbonate or bicarbonate anions into carbon dioxide, wherein the regenerated BIG carbon dioxide sorbent is substantially removed of carbonate or bicarbonate and may optionally contain one or more adduct water molecules. In some processes, the regenerated BIG carbon dioxide sorbent is dissolved in water condensing from the steam during the contacting step to form an aqueous solution of the regenerated BIG carbon dioxide sorbent.
B01D 53/14 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par absorption
C07C 279/04 - Dérivés de la guanidine, c.-à-d. composés contenant le groupe les atomes d'azote liés par des liaisons simples ne faisant pas partie de groupes nitro ou nitroso ayant des atomes d'azote de groupes guanidine liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques d'un squelette carboné
C07C 279/12 - Dérivés de la guanidine, c.-à-d. composés contenant le groupe les atomes d'azote liés par des liaisons simples ne faisant pas partie de groupes nitro ou nitroso ayant des atomes d'azote de groupes guanidine liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques d'un squelette carboné étant substitué de plus par des atomes d'azote ne faisant pas partie de groupes nitro ou nitroso
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METHOD OF REGENERATING BIS(IMINOGUANIDINE) CARBON DIOXIDE SORBENTS FROM CARBONATE OR BICARBONATE SALT THEREOF
A method for regenerating a bis(iminoguanidine) (BIG) carbon dioxide sorbent, the method comprising: (i) providing a carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the BIG carbon dioxide sorbent, and (ii) directly contacting the carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the BIG carbon dioxide sorbent with steam heated to a temperature within a range of 80° C.-130° C. to result in regeneration of the BIG carbon dioxide sorbent with simultaneous conversion of the carbonate or bicarbonate anions into carbon dioxide, wherein the regenerated BIG carbon dioxide sorbent is substantially removed of carbonate or bicarbonate and may optionally contain one or more adduct water molecules. In some processes, the regenerated BIG carbon dioxide sorbent is dissolved in water condensing from the steam during the contacting step to form an aqueous solution of the regenerated BIG carbon dioxide sorbent.
B01J 20/22 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance organique
58.
REMOTE LASER-BASED SAMPLE HEATER WITH SAMPLE EXCHANGE TURRET
A physical vapor deposition system includes a hermetic chamber with an open interior and an access port. A heating laser source is adapted to direct a heating laser beam into the open interior. A substrate holder assembly comprises a substrate platform positioned in the open interior and has a plurality of substrate securing stations and a motor for moving the platform. A target assembly retains a target within the open interior. A control system can include a processor for controlling the operation of the heating laser beam and the motor. A shielding member with an opening shields queued substrate securing stations from the physical vapor deposition vapors and allows only the substrate being heated by the heating laser beam to be contacted by the physical vapor deposition vapors. A method of performing physical vapor deposition and a substrate holder assembly also are disclosed.
A phase change material composition for latent heat storage is provided. The composition includes a eutectic mixture of two or more salt hydrates, and at least one salt additive each selected from a bromide salt and a bromide salt hydrate. The mixture of salt hydrates has a melting temperature above room temperature. The at least one salt additive decreases the melting temperature of the mixture and reduces a degree of supercooling of the mixture. The mixture of salt hydrates may be a mixture of calcium chloride hexahydrate and magnesium chloride hexahydrate. The salt additives may include both calcium bromide and magnesium bromide. The melting temperature of the phase change material composition may be in a range of approximately 15 to 25° C. A thermal energy storage system including the phase change material composition and a method of heat management in the thermal energy storage system are also provided.
C09K 5/06 - Substances qui subissent un changement d'état physique lors de leur utilisation le changement d'état se faisant par passage de l'état liquide à l'état solide, ou vice versa
F28D 20/02 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou utilisant la chaleur latente
60.
DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK FOR POWER GRID INFRASTRUCTURE
An attestation framework to support attestation and anomaly detection in an electric grid. The attestation framework provides systems and methods that use distributed ledger technology (DLT) and implement DLT-based methods for verifying device and data trustworthiness on the electric grid. The framework attests to system changes and anomaly detection to flag specific events such as natural and cyber-induced grid events categorization, electrical faults in meters and relays and cyber events, e.g., based on statistical and baseline threshold values. The attestation framework can support the detection of system changes by itself, and in combination with an anomaly detection framework, has a lower system resource requirement and is more likely to catch system changes. An anomaly detection module can trigger attestation checks and uses the DLT for device and configuration verification purposes. The attestation framework can be deployed at substations or other environments, such as DERs or a microgrid.
Modern retrofit construction practices use 3D point cloud data of the building envelope to obtain the as-built dimensions. However, manual segmentation by a trained professional is required to identify and measure window openings, door openings, and other architectural features, making the use of 3D point clouds labor-intensive. Automatic point Cloud Building Envelope Segmentation (Auto-CuBES) algorithms can significantly reduce the time spent during point cloud segmentation. The Auto-CuBES algorithm inputs a 3D point cloud generated by commonly available surveying equipment and outputs a dimensioned wire-frame model of the building envelope. By leveraging unsupervised machine learning methods in the Auto-CuBES methods facades, windows, and doors can be identified while keeping the number of calibration parameters low. Additionally, some embodiments of Auto-CuBES can generate a heat map of each facade indicating nonplanar characteristics that are valuable for optimization of connections used in overclad envelope retrofits.
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation de formes dans le champ d’imageDécoupage ou fusion d’éléments d’image visant à établir la région de motif, p. ex. techniques de regroupementDétection d’occlusion
G06F 30/13 - Conception architecturale, p. ex. conception architecturale assistée par ordinateur [CAAO] relative à la conception de bâtiments, de ponts, de paysages, d’usines ou de routes
G06T 17/20 - Description filaire, p. ex. polygonalisation ou tessellation
G06V 10/50 - Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos en effectuant des opérations dans des blocs d’imagesExtraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos en utilisant des histogrammes, p. ex. l’histogramme de gradient orienté [HoG]Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos en utilisant l’addition des valeurs d’intensité d’imageAnalyse de projection
G06V 10/72 - Préparation de données, p. ex. prétraitement statistique des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos
G06V 10/762 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant le regroupement, p. ex. de visages similaires sur les réseaux sociaux
A self-standing, interconnected polymer-ceramic composite solid electrolyte is provided. The composite electrolyte includes a ceramic electrolyte scaffold defining a plurality of interconnected pores having a porosity of 45 to 55%. A crosslinked polymer electrolyte is disposed within the plurality of pores. A surface protection layer, including a linear polymer electrolyte is disposed on an exterior surface of the ceramic electrolyte scaffold. A method of manufacturing a composite electrolyte is also provided. The method includes combining a ceramic electrolyte, a binder, and a solvent to give a ceramic electrolyte slurry cast to give a ceramic electrolyte layer. The ceramic electrolyte layer is sintered to give a porous ceramic electrolyte scaffold defining a porosity of 45 to 55%. A polymer precursor solution is prepared and used to infiltrate the ceramic electrolyte and then cured.
H01M 10/056 - Accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux caractérisés par les matériaux utilisés comme électrolytes, p. ex. électrolytes mixtes inorganiques/organiques
H01M 4/02 - Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif
Privacy-preserving security screening using facial images is disclosed. The screening may comprise encoding a facial image into a latent vector using a first pre-trained machine learning model, shuffling the latent vector using an invertible transformation in a latent space to generate a shuffled latent vector and converting the shuffled latent vector into a landscape image using a second pre-trained machine learning model. The landscape image may be used to security screening and compared with reference landscape images.
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p. ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 10/94 - Architectures logicielles ou matérielles spécialement adaptées à la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos
G06V 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
64.
MULTI-LASER POWDER BED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS WITH LOAD BALANCING
A powder-bed fusion system, comprising: a laser-based heat source configured to direct laser beams to a powder bed within respective fields of views (FOVs); and a controller configured to: obtain information specifying predetermined paths over which the laser-based heat source is to direct the laser beams to form objects by fusing layers of powder disposed on the powder bed; create a first mapping between portions of the objects within overlapping FOVs and the laser beams associated with the overlapping FOVs; use the first mapping to determine a first distribution of the laser beams for forming the objects while balancing usage of the laser beams; and cause the laser-based heat source to direct the laser beams to locations on the powder bed in accordance with the first distribution.
An improved method for CO2 separations using a physical solvent is provided. The method includes: (a) contacting the lumen side or the shell side of a plurality of porous hollow fibers with a CO2-containing gas from a point source; (b) contacting the other of the lumen side or the shell side of the plurality of porous hollow fibers with a liquid phase, the liquid phase including a physical solvent for physisorption of CO2 into the liquid phase; (c) desorbing the CO2 from the liquid phase by reducing the pressure of the liquid phase; and (d) recirculating the liquid phase to the plurality of porous hollow fibers. As discussed herein, the improved method provides a modular, scalable process to facilitate gas-liquid contact for CO2 separations. In addition, the improved method offers significant advantages over existing ionic liquid and amine-based technologies in terms of cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, process scalability, and environmental stability.
A method of additively manufacturing reduced porosity composites is provided. The method includes the step of providing an additive manufacturing printer including a feed hopper. The feed hopper includes a first valve disposed proximate a feed inlet in a closed position and a second valve disposed proximate a chamber opening in an open position. The feed hopper defines a first chamber and a second chamber in selective fluid communication via the chamber opening. The method includes applying a rough vacuum to the first and second chamber and feeding feedstock into the feed hopper. The first valve is opened and the second valve is closed. The first valve is closed and the second valve is opened. The feedstock is allowed to exit the feed hopper and is heated to give a heated printing material, which is extruded. An associated feed hopper is also provided.
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (USA)
UT- BATTELLE, LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Varanasi, Venu
Aswath, Pranesh
Maginot, Megen
Lavrik, Nickolay V.
Abrégé
Amorphous SiOx (SiO2), SiONx, silicon nitride (Si3N4), surface treatments are provided, on both metal (titanium) and non-metal surfaces. Amorphous silicon-film surface treatments are shown to enhance osteoblast and osteoblast progenitor cell bioactivity, including biomineral formation and osteogenic gene panel expression, as well as enhanced surface hydroxyapatite (HA) formation. A mineralized tissue interface is provided using the amorphous silicon-based surface treatments in the presence of osteoblasts and provides improved bone cell generation/repair and improved interface for secure attachment/bonding to bone. Methods for providing PEVCD-based silicon overlays onto surfaces are provided. Methods of increasing antioxidant enzyme (e.g., superoxide dismutase) expression at a treated surface for enhanced healing are also provided. Continuous generation and release of Si4+ ion into an in vitro or in vivo environment in the presence of osteoblasts/osteoblast progenitor cells, methods of employing same for enhancing the rate of bone healing/bone regeneration, is also described.
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (USA)
UT-Battelle, LLC (USA)
University of Tennessee Research Foundation (USA)
Eck Industries, Inc. (USA)
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Ott, Ryan T.
Rios, Orlando
Sims, Zachary C.
Weiss, David
Kesler, Michael S.
Meng, Fanqiang
Mccall, Scott K.
Henderson, Hunter B.
Abrégé
Production of a bulk Al-RE alloy body (product) using cast billets/ingots (cooling rates<100 C/s) or rapidly solidified Al-RE particulates (cooling rates 102-106° C./second) that have beneficial microstructural refinements that are further refined by subsequent consolidation to produce a consolidated bulk alloy product having excellent mechanical properties over a wide temperature range such as up to and above 230° C.
B21C 29/00 - Refroidissement ou chauffage des produits extrudés ou des parties de la presse d'extrusion
B21C 29/02 - Refroidissement ou chauffage des produits extrudés ou des parties de la presse d'extrusion des conteneurs de métal à extruder
B21C 31/00 - Dispositifs de commande pour extrusion du métal, p. ex. pour réguler la vitesse d'extrusion ou la température du métalDispositifs de mesure, p. ex. pour la température du métal, combinés à des presses d'extrusion ou spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés en association avec ces presses
B22F 3/20 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques, caractérisée par le mode de compactage ou de frittageAppareils spécialement adaptés à cet effet par extrusion
B22F 9/08 - Fabrication des poudres métalliques ou de leurs suspensionsAppareils ou dispositifs spécialement adaptés à cet effet par des procédés physiques à partir d'un matériau liquide par coulée, p. ex. à travers de petits orifices ou dans l'eau, par atomisation ou pulvérisation
C22C 1/02 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par fusion
C22C 1/04 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par métallurgie des poudres
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
A synesthesia-based encryption system and method (referred to as a system) includes a camera that captures an image and a transceiver communicatively coupled to the camera and a video-only network. The system includes a sensor that monitors a location and generates a sensor message. The sensor message include information that represents a state, a measurement, and/or a detection at that location. The system's processor maps colors to characters from the sensor message to generate a replacement image. In some systems, the sensor is encrypted first. The processor integrates the replacement image within the original image or some or all of the video frames captured by the camera to form a combined image(s) and causes a transceiver to transmit the combined image(s) across the video-only network to a destination.
A hybrid additive manufacturing and thermoforming method is provided. The method includes additively manufacturing one or more reinforcing structures directly onto a polymer sheet before shaping the polymer sheet onto a mold and/or while the polymer sheet is shaped onto a mold. By leveraging the design control of additive manufacturing, reinforcing structures can be deposited onto the polymer sheet as needed based on the intended application. These reinforcing structures can comprise standard infill patterns or complex custom core designs. The present invention provides an innovative way in which to mass produce custom thermoformed components with an optimal mechanical response.
B29C 51/02 - Thermoformage combiné avec la fabrication de la préforme
B29C 51/00 - Façonnage par thermoformage, p. ex. façonnage de feuilles dans des moules en deux parties ou par emboutissage profondAppareils à cet effet
B29C 51/12 - Façonnage par thermoformage, p. ex. façonnage de feuilles dans des moules en deux parties ou par emboutissage profondAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
B29C 51/14 - Façonnage par thermoformage, p. ex. façonnage de feuilles dans des moules en deux parties ou par emboutissage profondAppareils à cet effet de préformes ou de feuilles multicouches
B29K 67/00 - Utilisation de polyesters comme matière de moulage
B29K 75/00 - Utilisation de polyurées ou de polyuréthanes comme matière de moulage
B29K 77/00 - Utilisation de polyamides, p. ex. polyesteramides, comme matière de moulage
B29K 83/00 - Utilisation de polymères contenant dans la chaîne principale uniquement du silicium avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carbone comme matière de moulage
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
A nuclear reactor fuel is provided. The nuclear reactor fuel includes a liquid metal alloy, and uranium dioxide (UO2) particles suspended in the liquid metal alloy. The UO2 particles are enriched with uranium-235 (235U) in an amount of less than 20%. The nuclear reactor fuel has a thermal conductivity greater than a thermal conductivity of sintered UO2 pellets at the same temperature. The liquid metal alloy may be a bismuth-lead-tin (Bi—Pb—Sn)-based alloy and a lead-tin (Pb—Sn)-based alloy. A concentration of the UO2 particles in the liquid metal alloy may be up to 30 wt % or more. The UO2 particles alternatively may be uranium carbide (UC) particles, uranium nitride (UN) particles, or tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) particles. A nuclear reactor is also provided. The nuclear reactor includes a reactor vessel and the nuclear reactor fuel. The nuclear reactor fuel is contained in or circulated through the reactor vessel.
An improved method for friction pressure welding via indentation-depth control is provided. The method includes: (a) bringing a sonotrode into contact with an upper workpiece with a clamping force; (b) recording the sonotrode position as a reference when in contact with the upper workpiece; (c) applying an electrical current to a transducer to generate high-frequency vibrations and frictional heat at a faying joint interface; (d) measuring a downward displacement of the sonotrode as the weld area softens and the surface indentation increases; and (e) terminating the electrical current to the transducer and retracting the sonotrode from the upper workpiece in response to a predetermined downward displacement of the sonotrode (indentation depth). The method of the present invention can achieve quality joints independent of joint locations, part geometry, or fixture conditions.
B23K 20/10 - Soudage non électrique par percussion ou par une autre forme de pression, avec ou sans chauffage, p. ex. revêtement ou placage utilisant des vibrations, p. ex. soudage ultrasonique
B23K 31/00 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux
A moldable thermal insulation composite is provided. The composite includes a thermoset polymer, a curing agent, a thermal conductivity filler, and a physical blowing agent. The thermal conductivity filler includes a hollow-interior glass sphere (HGS) or porous-shell hollow-interior glass sphere (PHGS). The physical blowing agent includes an expandable thermoplastic microsphere (EMS). The thermal conductivity filler is present in the composite in an amount of 0.1 to 49.9 wt. %. The physical blowing agent is present in the composite in an amount of 0.1 to 49.9 wt. %. The thermal conductivity filler and the physical blowing agent are present in the composite in a combined amount of 20 to 50 wt. %. A method of manufacturing a thermal insulation composite is also provided.
C08J 9/18 - Fabrication de particules expansibles par imprégnation des particules du polymère avec l'agent de gonflage
B29C 43/00 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet
B29C 43/02 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés
A thermal insulation composite is provided. The thermal insulation composite includes a polymer matrix, a thermal conductivity filler, and a physical blowing agent. The polymer matrix includes a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer. The thermal conductivity filler includes a porous-shell hollow-interior glass sphere (PHGS). The physical blowing agent includes an expandable thermoplastic microsphere (EMS). A method of manufacturing the composite is also provided. The method includes the step of combining a polymer matrix, a thermal conductivity filler, and a physical blowing agent to give a pre-heated composition. The method includes heating the pre-heated composition at a softening temperature for a softening time to give a pre-foamed composition. The method also includes heating the pre-foamed composition at a foaming temperature of between 150 to 250° C. for a foaming time of between 3 to 45 minutes to give the composite.
Methods and apparatus for embedding metallic wires within polymer structures through co-extrusion printing in large-format polymer additive manufacturing (LFPAM). The method includes receiving user input for object and wire regions, performing Boolean operations on the meshes, generating printing paths, and determining an optimized order for printing. The LFPAM tool, configured with a data processing apparatus, prints the object with embedded wire and anchors supporting the wire ends. The system may include the use of a cutting tool to separate the anchors from the printed object. This disclosure improves wire alignment, support, and printing performance, enhancing the properties of wire-embedded printed structures.
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
B29K 69/00 - Utilisation de polycarbonates comme matière de moulage
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
A system for transferring power wirelessly in a dynamic or stationary environment with a modular converter configuration. The system may include a grid interface operable to receive power from a power source, such as a three-phase grid power source, and provide power to the modular converter configuration.
B60L 53/122 - Circuits ou procédés pour entraîner la bobine primaire, c.-à-d. en alimentant la bobine en énergie électrique
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
H02M 3/335 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont
A moldable thermal insulation composite is provided. The composite includes a thermoset polymer, a curing agent, a thermal conductivity filler, and a physical blowing agent. The thermal conductivity filler includes a hollow-interior glass sphere (HGS) or porous-shell hollow-interior glass sphere (PHGS). The physical blowing agent includes an expandable thermoplastic microsphere (EMS). The thermal conductivity filler is present in the composite in an amount of 0.1 to 49.9 wt. %. The physical blowing agent is present in the composite in an amount of 0.1 to 49.9 wt. %. The thermal conductivity filler and the physical blowing agent are present in the composite in a combined amount of 20 to 50 wt. %. A method of manufacturing a thermal insulation composite is also provided.
B29C 67/20 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou pour la fabrication d'objets poreux ou cellulaires, p. ex. des mousses plastiques, des mousses alvéolaires
B32B 5/24 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
A vapor compression heat transfer system includes an evaporator assembly, an ice-prone surface, and an ultrasonic energy source. The ultrasonic energy source when energized vibrating the ice-prone surface at a frequency of from 30 kHz to 60 kHz. The ultrasonic energy source can be a piezoelectric transducer. The piezoelectric transducer can be operated in an ice sensing mode and a deicing mode and can also verify the removal of ice. A method of conducting one of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) is also disclosed.
A system and method for wirelessly or conductively (non-wireless) providing power. A three-phase coupling transmitter may be provided to wirelessly transmit modulated high-frequency voltage signals to a receiver, which may supply the received power to a load.
B60L 53/122 - Circuits ou procédés pour entraîner la bobine primaire, c.-à-d. en alimentant la bobine en énergie électrique
B60L 53/60 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
H02J 50/80 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre l’échange de données, concernant l’alimentation ou la distribution d’énergie électrique, entre les dispositifs de transmission et les dispositifs de réception
H02M 5/293 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant alternatif en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif, p. ex. pour changement de la tension, pour changement de la fréquence, pour changement du nombre de phases sans transformation intermédiaire en courant continu par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
80.
OXYGEN-RICH HYPERPOROUS CARBON MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING
A porous carbon material having a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area of at least 2600 m2/g, an oxygen content of at least 1 wt %, a nitrogen content of at least 0.1 wt %, and wherein at least 80 vol % of pores in the porous carbon material have a pore size of no more than 10 nm. Also described are methods for producing a porous carbon material, wherein the method includes mixing a hypercrosslinked polymer with a metal amide or metal nitride to form a mixture, and heating the mixture to a temperature within a range of 350-1000° C. for a time period of at least 1 hour to result in conversion of the hypercrosslinked polymer to the porous carbon material. Further described herein are capacitors, supercapacitors, and batteries containing the porous carbon material incorporated therein, typically in the form of a porous carbon membrane.
A high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) core is disclosed which includes a plurality of nuclear fuel kernels encapsulated by i) solid structures; and ii) porous structures, wherein the solid structures and the porous structures form a heterogeneous tileable repeating assembly including a channel for moving heat out of the HTGR core, wherein a ratio of in-channel porosity to in-channel tortuosity of the assembly is between about 0.2 to about 0.5, wherein the in-channel tortuosity is between about 1.0 and 1.6, and wherein total solid fraction of the assembly is between about 0.6 to about 0.85.
G21C 15/253 - Cyclage du fluide réfrigérant pour des gaz, p. ex. ventilateurs
G21C 5/12 - Structure du modérateur ou du cœurEmploi de matériaux spécifiés comme modérateur caractérisée par la composition, p. ex. le modérateur contenant des substances additionnelles qui assurent une meilleure résistance du modérateur
G21C 15/16 - Dispositions pour le refroidissement à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pression contenant le cœurEmploi de réfrigérants spécifiques comprenant des moyens de séparation du liquide et de la vapeur
82.
INVERTER DESIGN WITH HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT FAULT CURRENT CONTRIBUTION
Methods and systems comprising an inverter comprising: a semiconductor-based power module that is overrated by a factor f1 having a value greater than two and configured to receive a DC signal and convert the DC signal into an AC signal; a saturable inductive grid filter configured to filter the AC signal; at least one sensor configured to produce a current measurement and a voltage measurement from the AC signal output from the saturable inductive grid filter; and a processor configured to compute adaptive controller gain values using at least the current measurement and temperature, and cause an adjustment to a gain of an inverter controller in accordance with the adaptive controller gain values to maintain stability when the saturable inductive grid filter saturates at high current operations.
H02M 1/44 - Circuits ou dispositions pour corriger les interférences électromagnétiques dans les convertisseurs ou les onduleurs
H02M 7/537 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur
83.
REDUCED CRITICAL CERIUM-BASED HIGH TEMPERATURE MAGNET
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Parker, David S.
Yin, Li
Yan, Jiaqiang
Cui, Jun
Tang, Wei
Sales, Brian C.
Abrégé
A bulk permanent magnet composition comprising the formula (Ce1-xM1x)2.7-(v+w)M2v(Fe14-yCoy)1-zM3zB, or alternatively, (Ce1-xM1x)2-vM2v(Fe14-yCoy)1-zM3zB, wherein: M1 represents at least one lanthanide element other than Ce; M2 represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sn, Sb, Bi, Pb, Ca, Sr, and Zr; M3 represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, W, Ta, and Hf; 0≤x<1; 0≤v≤1; 0≤y≤3; 0≤w≤0.8; and 0≤z≤1. Also described herein are methods for producing the permanent magnet.
A method of separating lithium (Li) from aluminum (Al) includes: obtaining an aqueous feed solution containing an acid, Li, and Al; providing a membrane module including a plurality of hollow fibers that are hydrophobic and include a porous sidewall defining a lumen side spaced apart from a shell side; wetting the porous sidewall of the plurality of hollow fibers with an organic phase including a cationic extractant and an organic solvent such that the organic phase is immobilized in the porous sidewall; performing membrane solvent extraction by passing the feed solution along one of the lumen side or the shell side of the plurality of hollow fibers and simultaneously passing a strip solution along the other of the lumen side or the shell side of the plurality of hollow fibers. The cationic extractant in the porous sidewall continuously extracts Al from the feed solution while substantially rejecting Li for recovery.
B01J 20/04 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des composés des métaux alcalins, des métaux alcalino-terreux ou du magnésium
85.
CONFLATION OF GEOSPATIAL POINTS OF INTEREST AND GROUND-LEVEL IMAGERY
Techniques are described that include accessing information about points of interest and images of scenes within the area of interest; encoding the information about each scene image as a respective scene-image vector; encoding the information about each point of interest as a respective point-of-interest vector; constructing a joint semantic graph having nodes and edges by (i) attributing to each node a respective point-of-interest vector or a respective scene-image vector, (ii) determining semantic distances between pairs of point-of-interest vectors, pairs of scene-image vectors, and pairs formed from a point-of-interest vector and a scene-image vector, and (iii) connecting each node with respective edges to a predetermined number of nearest-neighbor nodes having respective vectors with lowest semantic distances to each other. The constructed joint semantic graph can be used to enrich and/or clean the information about the points of interest and/or the images of scenes within the area of interest.
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p. ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 10/776 - ValidationÉvaluation des performances
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
A method for friction pressure welding a top workpiece to a bottom workpiece is provided. The method includes plunging a non-consumable refractory tool into the top workpiece with axial plunge pressure and rotational motion. The friction heat generated by the interaction between the tool and the top workpiece diffuses into the faying joint interface and into the bottom workpiece. Friction heat and applied axial plunge pressure promote diffusion bonding at the faying joint interface, which consolidates as a solid-state weld. This inventive method is suitable for spot welding or continuous linear welding, and each workpiece can be comprised of similar or dissimilar materials. After the workpieces are joined, the refractory tool is retracted from the top workpiece. Control variables can include plunge depth, force, and rate of rotation, which can be readily optimized for different material combinations for sound joint formation.
B23K 20/12 - Soudage non électrique par percussion ou par une autre forme de pression, avec ou sans chauffage, p. ex. revêtement ou placage la chaleur étant produite par frictionSoudage par friction
B23K 37/08 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour l'ébavurage
87.
PLANTS WITH ENHANCED PHOTOSYNTHETIC EFFICIENCY AND BIOMASS YIELD
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Muchero, Wellington
Chen, Jin-Gui
Feyissa, Biruk Ayenew
Tuskan, Gerald A.
Yates, Timothy B.
De Becker, Elsa
Burgess, Steven J.
Long, Stephen P.
Abrégé
The present disclosure is directed to genetically modified plants, plant cells, or plant tissues wherein the genetic modification comprises expression of an exogenous nucleic acid comprising a ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase large subunit-related (PRL-1) gene or homolog thereof, in the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue; and wherein the expression of the exogenous nucleic acid comprising the PRL-1 gene or homolog thereof results in enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and/or plant biomass of the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue as compared to a wild-type plant, plant cell or plant tissue without the genetic modification. Another aspect of the current disclosure is directed to methods of enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and biomass yield in a plant, plant cell, or plant tissue, the methods comprising expressing an exogenous nucleic acid comprising a PRL-1 gene or homolog thereof.
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (Allemagne)
UT-Battelle, LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Molina, Vincent
Hoess, Bernhard
Mohammad, Mostak
Galigekere, Veda Prakash
Rallabandi, Vandana
Abrégé
A wireless power transfer (WPT) device includes an in-wheel electric motor having a rotor and a stator having at least one phase coil, a resonant network, and at least one switch configured to selectively connect the resonant network to the phase coil and disconnect the resonant network from the at least one phase coil. A processing device is configured to determine that the at least one phase coil is adjacent to at least one transmitter coil of a WPT transmitter that transmits high-frequency AC power, and operate the at least one switch to close a connection between the resonant network and the phase coil. The phase coil is configured as a receiver coil to receive the high-frequency AC power from the at least one transmitter coil when the at least one switch is closed.
B60L 50/51 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible caractérisée par des moteurs à courant alternatif
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
89.
PLANTS WITH ENHANCED PHOTOSYNTHETIC EFFICIENCY AND BIOMASS YIELD
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Muchero, Wellington
Chen, Jin-Gui
Feyissa, Biruk Ayenew
Tuskan, Gerald A.
Yates, Timothy B.
De Becker, Elsa
Burgess, Steven J.
Long, Stephen P.
Abrégé
PRL-1PRL-1PRL-1 gene or homolog thereof results in enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and/or plant biomass of the plant, plant cell, or plant tissue as compared to a wild-type plant, plant cell or plant tissue without the genetic modification. Another aspect of the current disclosure is directed to methods of enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and biomass yield in a plant, plant cell, or plant tissue, the methods comprising expressing an exogenous nucleic acid comprising a PRL-1 gene or homolog thereof.
A method for recycling lithium-ion battery materials is provided. The method includes the step of isolating and recovering a composite electrode. The composite electrode includes an electrode material adhered to a current collector. The composite electrode is combined with a dual function solution comprising an organic acid compound and polyol to form a leaching mixture. The electrode material is leached and separated from the current collector and binder/carbon black film to give a metal ion containing leachate, a free current collector and free binder/carbon black. The metal ion containing leachate, the free current collector, and the binder/carbon black are recovered from the leaching mixture. Upon heating the metal leachate, the dual function solution works as precipitation agent and gives a coprecipitated cathode precursor and a metal ion leachate. The coprecipitated cathode precursor may be used for cathode resynthesis.
A method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composite article is provided. The method includes additively manufacturing a carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic article via fused filament fabrication (FFF). The article is then thermally annealed to yield an non-meltable article. The method further includes pyrolyzing the non-meltable article to yield a pyrolyzed article. The pyrolyzed article is infiltrated with an infiltration agent to yield a fiber-reinforced infiltrated matrix composite.
B29K 71/00 - Utilisation de polyéthers comme matière de moulage
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
C08J 5/10 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes caractérisé par les additifs utilisés dans le mélange de polymères
C08K 5/315 - Composés contenant des liaisons triples carbone-azote
An additive manufacturing system for an additive manufacturing material and embedded short-chopped fibers includes an extruder comprising a nozzle having a nozzle flow channel. The nozzle includes a plurality of spaced apart elongated aligning structures distributed inside the nozzle flow channel and parallel to the longitudinal center axis defining alignment flow channels within the nozzle flow channel. A nozzle for additive manufacturing, a method of additive manufacturing, and a method of making a nozzle for an additive manufacturing system for and additive manufacturing material and embedded short-chopped fibers are also disclosed.
B29C 64/165 - Procédés de fabrication additive utilisant une combinaison de matériaux solides et liquides, p. ex. une poudre avec liaison sélective par liant liquide, catalyseur, inhibiteur ou absorbeur d’énergie
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B29K 105/14 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de longueur réduite, p. ex. filaments coupés, fibres coupées ou crins orientés
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DYNAMICALLY CROSSLINKED AND TOUGH POLYMER COMPOSITES WITH RECYCLING ABILITY
A dynamically crosslinked polymer composite material comprising: (i) a polymer containing boronic acid or boronic ester groups; and (ii) a solid filler embedded within the polymer, wherein surfaces of the solid filler are functionalized with hydroxy groups; wherein the hydroxy groups on surfaces of the solid filler engage in dynamic crosslinking with the boronic acid or ester groups in the polymer. The composite material may further include: (iii) polyol crosslinking molecules containing at least three hydroxy groups per polyol crosslinking molecule; wherein the hydroxy groups in the polyol crosslinking molecules engage in dynamic crosslinking with the boronic acid or ester groups on the polymer, in addition to hydroxy groups on surfaces of the solid filler engaging in dynamic crosslinking with the boronic acid or ester groups on the polymer.
C08L 53/00 - Compositions contenant des copolymères séquencés possédant au moins une séquence d'un polymère obtenu par des réactions ne faisant intervenir que des liaisons non saturées carbone-carboneCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
C08J 3/24 - Réticulation, p. ex. vulcanisation, de macromolécules
The present disclosure provides methods to genetically engineer plants by manipulating the expression of the PtrXB38 polypeptide to increase root development. Also provided are genetically engineer plants that can be obtained by the methods according to the present disclosure.
An additive manufacturing system for additive manufacturing material with long fibers includes an extruder comprising a nozzle that includes a static-mixing portion, a compression portion, and a long fiber alignment portion. The static-mixing portion includes a static-mixing channel with static-mixing rods distributed inside and extending radially inward from a channel wall. The long fiber alignment portion has an alignment channel with a diameter DAC that is less than a diameter DSMC of the static-mixing channel. The compression portion includes with a reducing diameter from an input end to an output end of the compression channel. A nozzle and method for additive manufacturing are also disclosed.
B01F 25/452 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers d’orifices ou d’espaces interstitiels, p. ex. entre des perles caractérisés par des éléments pourvus d'orifices ou d'espaces interstitiels
B01F 25/46 - Buses d’homogénéisation ou d’émulsification
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
An additive manufacturing system for additive manufacturing with an additive manufacturing material and fibers includes an extruder comprising a static-mixing nozzle having a static-mixing channel and static-mixing structures distributed inside the static-mixing channel and extending radially inward from the channel wall, and being longitudinally distributed and radially staggered over a portion of the length of the static-mixing channel. A static-mixing nozzle, a method of additive manufacturing, and a method of making a static mixing nozzle for additive manufacturing are also disclosed.
A dynamically crosslinked polymer composite material comprising: (i) a polymer containing boronic acid or boronic ester groups; and (ii) a solid filler embedded within the polymer, wherein surfaces of the solid filler are functionalized with hydroxy groups; wherein the hydroxy groups on surfaces of the solid filler engage in dynamic crosslinking with the boronic acid or ester groups in the polymer. The composite material may further include: (iii) polyol crosslinking molecules containing at least three hydroxy groups per polyol crosslinking molecule; wherein the hydroxy groups in the polyol crosslinking molecules engage in dynamic crosslinking with the boronic acid or ester groups on the polymer, in addition to hydroxy groups on surfaces of the solid filler engaging in dynamic crosslinking with the boronic acid or ester groups on the polymer.
C09C 3/10 - Traitement par des composés organiques macromoléculaires
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APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING, REGRESSION ANALYSIS USING CALCULATION OF PHASE DIAGRAM-BASED DATA MINING FOR CONTROLLING SINTERING PROCESSES IN POWDERED METALLURGY
Systems, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and associated methods to monitor, analyze, and adjust sintering window and associated sintering parameters are disclosed. Certain examples determine parameters for sintering and, if an error is detected, trigger a corrective action before proceeding with the sintering operation. An example apparatus is to: generate a plurality of material compositions within specified bounds; calculate a delta phase stability using thermo-kinetic calculations for the plurality of material compositions at a plurality of temperatures; train an artificial intelligence model using the delta phase stability, plurality of temperatures, and plurality of compositions; and configure a sintering process for a part formed of one of the plurality of material compositions using an inference output of the artificial intelligence model.
B22F 10/64 - Traitement de pièces ou d'articles après leur formation par des moyens thermiques
B22F 10/85 - Acquisition ou traitement des données pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B33Y 40/20 - Posttraitement, p. ex. durcissement, revêtement ou polissage
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
C22C 1/04 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par métallurgie des poudres
C22C 33/02 - Fabrication des alliages ferreux par des techniques de la métallurgie des poudres
G06F 30/27 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. l’intelligence artificielle, les réseaux neuronaux, les machines à support de vecteur [MSV] ou l’apprentissage d’un modèle
A method of making a porous battery electrode includes the step of forming a mixture comprising a redox active electrode material, a conductive additive, and a sacrificial fugitive material dispersed in a solvent. The mixture is applied on a current collector, and then dried to evaporate the solvent. The sacrificial fugitive material is removed. The removed sacrificial fugitive material creates pores in the redox active electrode material, and forms a porous battery electrode with a porosity greater than 30%. A porous battery electrode having a porosity greater than 30-70 and a tortuosity of from 1-6, and a battery having the porous battery electrode comprising a porosity greater than 30% and a tortuosity of from 1-6, a counter electrode, a separator, and an electrolyte, are also disclosed.
A composition comprising a boron nitride hexagonal lattice structure in which boron atoms and nitrogen atoms are present in a B:N molar ratio of 1:4-1:8 or 4:1-8:1, wherein the molar ratio corresponds to vacant site defects within the boron nitride hexagonal lattice structure. Also described are methods for producing the boron nitride composition as well as methods for using the boron nitride composition as a catalyst in a hydrogenation process.
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