03rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220016483 | TRAINING PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION USING SENSOR-EQUIPPED ATHLETIC GARMENTS - An exercise feedback system monitors the performance of athletes wearing a garment with sensors while exercising. The sensors generate physiological data such as muscle activation data, heart rate data, or data describing the athlete's movement. The system extracts features from the physiological data and compares the features with reference exercise data to determine metrics of performance and biofeedback. Based on the physiological data, the system may also modify exercise training programs for the athlete. The exercise feedback system can display the biofeedback using visuals or audio, as well as modified exercise training programs, via the athlete's client device in real time while the athlete is exercising. By reviewing the biofeedback, the athlete may correct the athlete's exercise form to properly use the target muscles for the exercise, or change the certain workouts to personalize the training program. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016484 | Method and System for Using Artificial Intelligence to Interact with a User of an Exercise Device During an Exercise Session - A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to interact with a user of an exercise device during an exercise session. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive data as input, and based on the data, providing an output. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the data from an input peripheral of a computing device associated with the user. Based on the data being received from the input peripheral, the method includes determining, via the machine learning model, the output to control an aspect of the exercise device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016485 | Method and System for Using Artificial Intelligence to Determine a User's Progress During Interval Training - A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to perform a control action. The control action is based on one or more measurements from a wearable device. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive the one or more measurements as input, and outputting, based on the one or more measurements, a control instruction that causes the control action to be performed. The method includes receiving the one or more measurements from the wearable device being worn by a user, determining whether the one or more measurements indicate, during an interval training session, that one or more characteristics of the user are within a desired target zone, and responsive to determining that the one or more measurements indicate the one or more characteristics of the user are not within the desired target zone during the interval training session, performing the control action. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016486 | Method and System for Using Artificial Intelligence to Adjust Pedal Resistance - A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to modify resistance of one or more pedals of an exercise device. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive one or more measurements as input, and outputting, based on the one or more measurements, a control instruction that causes the exercise device to modify the resistance of the one or more pedals. The method includes receiving the one or more measurements from a sensor associated with the one or more pedals of the exercise device, determining whether the one or more measurements satisfy a trigger condition, and responsive to determining that the one or more measurements satisfy the trigger condition, transmitting the control instruction to the exercise device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016487 | BALANCE TRAINING DEVICE - Balance training aids are disclosed. Example embodiments disclose a user placing all or part of their body weight on a top surface of a platform that is sitting atop an unstable base member and attempts to balance or complete a balance challenge. In example embodiments, the user places at least a portion of one foot atop the platform during the balance challenge. Adjustability features can be provided so as to provide a varying degree of adjustability to the unstable base member, and thus, provide a varying degree of balance challenges or levels of difficulty. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016488 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball travelling a great flight distance on driver shots on a rainy day and having excellent spin performance on approach shots. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a golf ball body and a paint film covering the golf ball body and composed of at least one layer, wherein an outermost layer of the paint film is formed from a paint containing a polyol, a polyisocyanate, and a carbinol modified silicone oil different from the polyol compound. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016489 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball travelling a great flight distance on driver shots on a rainy day or the like and having excellent spin performance on approach shots. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a golf ball body and a paint film covering the golf ball body and composed of at least one layer, wherein an outermost layer of the paint film is formed from a paint containing a curable silicone resin, a curing catalyst, and a reactive silicone oil. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016490 | GOLF BALL INCORPORATING FUNCTIONALIZED INORGANIC ALUMINOSILICATE CERAMIC MICROSPHERES IN AT LEAST ONE CORE LAYER - Golf balls of the invention include at least one core layer comprised or consisting of a homogenous rubber-based core composition with a plurality of functionalized inorganic aluminosilicate ceramic microspheres dispersed throughout without agglomerating to create a relatively higher cross-link density of the core layer material. In golf balls of the invention, cross-link density gradients may be created between core layers by pre-electing the presence/absence, amount, type, and degree of functionalization of the plurality of functionalized inorganic aluminosilicate ceramic microspheres in two given core layers to target important properties such as resilience/CoR and desired playing characteristics such as distance. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016491 | Golf Ball With Improved Durability - A golf ball with improved durability is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a mantle layer comprising a blend of ionomers and methyl methacrylate, butadiene, styrene (MBS) with a weight percentage of MBS ranging from 5 to 15 weight percent of the mantle layer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016492 | BASKETBALL TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME IN SHOOTING A BASKETBALL - A basketball training apparatus includes a flat table portion including ball holders that are circular holes through the table portion dimensioned to hold a basketball; and legs that extend from the flat table portion and keep the table portion substantially level. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016493 | GOLF BALL GRABBER - A golf ball remover allows easy removal of a golf ball from a golf hole while the flagstick is left in place, thereby sparing physical strain on the golfer and potential damage to the hole. The golf ball remover may user the flagstick itself as a movement guide, with a ball grabbing component that is not kept within the hole, but instead is stored above the hole on the flagstick and is pushed down into the hole when used. The golf ball remover may be attached to a retractable cord and/or other movement component to automatically lift it out of the hole. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016494 | GOLF CLUB SET HAVING SIMILAR PROPERTIES - A set of ball striking devices, such as a set golf clubs, having similar characteristics between clubs within the set of clubs such as length, weight, and lie angle. Characteristics can include lengths and lie angle. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016495 | GOLF CLUB WITH IMPROVED SOLE GEOMETRY - In one or more arrangements, a golf club head having improved sole geometry is provided. The golf club head includes a striking face portion located at a frontal portion of the golf club head, a topline located at an upper portion of the golf club head, a heel portion located at a proximal end of the golf club head, a toe portion located at a distal end of the golf club head opposite the heel portion, and a sole located at a lower portion of the golf club head. The golf club head is adapted to receive a shaft. The golf club has a cross section having a sole width less than 15 mm and a camber area percentage greater than 40% (and in some arrangements greater than or equal to approximately 59%). In some arrangements, the cross section additionally exhibits trailing edge relief. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016496 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head having a hollow structure is provided. The golf club head includes a face, and a body including at least a crown, a sole, and a hosel chamber. The crown, the sole, and the hosel chamber include laminated layers of a fiber-reinforced resin. The crown includes at least one first rigidity control portion that partially extends in a toe-heel direction. The sole includes at least one second rigidity control portion that extends from a back surface side of the face toward a back end of the body. One of the first rigidity control portion and the second rigidity control portion decreases flexural rigidity in a face-back direction, and the other of the first rigidity control portion and the second rigidity control portion increases flexural rigidity in the face-back direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016497 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head having a hollow structure and including a face, a body, and a weight portion is provided. The body includes a crown, a sole, and a hosel chamber. The crown, the sole, and the hosel chamber include laminated layers of a fiber-reinforced resin. The weight portion is formed of a material having a specific gravity greater than specific gravities of the crown and of the sole. The head volume is greater than or equal to 450 cc and less than or equal to 470 cc. The head weight is less than or equal to 200 g. The average thickness of each of the crown and the sole is greater than or equal to 0.7 mm. The weight of the weight portion is greater than or equal to 20 g, and the weight portion is attached to one or both of the crown and the sole. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016498 | LOCALIZED MILLED GOLF CLUB FACE - A wood-style golf club head includes a strike face and a body that cooperate to define a hollow internal club head volume. The strike face formed from a strike plate having an outer perimeter and a frame surrounding the strike plate. The strike plate is affixed to the frame across the entire outer perimeter. The strike plate and frame define a continuous ball striking surface that has a surface texture characteristic of milling that extends continuously across both the strike plate and the frame. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016499 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a head body having a crown, sole and skirt therebetween, the head body defining an opening in a front portion and having a frame support around the periphery of the opening. A face plate is mounted within the opening and has a transition radius along one or more edges to at least partially wrap around one or more of the crown, sole and skirt. The head includes thin wall zones in the crown and skirt, a hosel flush with the crown and a weight mounted in the sole proximate to the face plate, such that the golf club head has a center of gravity located relatively low and forward in proximity to the face plate. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016500 | CLUB HEADS HAVING REINFORCED CLUB HEAD FACES AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club head comprises a variable face thickness profile with thickened and thinned regions. The face includes a thinned perimeter region positioned near a perimeter of the face, and a thickened central region positioned over a geometric center of the face. The club head further comprises a 360 undercut that extends along the entire perimeter of the face. The club head further comprises one or more reinforcement ribs to improve the frequency response during golf ball impacts. The combination of the thinned perimeter region, thickened central region, and 360 undercut reinforces the club head while permitting the face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016501 | GOLF CLUB WITH GROOVED STRIKING FACE - A golf club is disclosed that has a golf club head with a face having peaks or ridges and deep grooves or valleys. The deep grooves or valleys promote improved “feel” and/or reduced “smash factor” which may be particularly desirable when the golf club head comprises a putter face. The deep grooves or valleys may eliminate the need for costly soft metal alloy faces and/or polymeric or other resilient inserts between the face and the body of the golf club head. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016502 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR STORING EQUIPMENT - An apparatus for storing equipment is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing including a plurality of members configured to rotate relative to each other, about an attachment portion of the plurality of members, between a closed position forming an interior cavity and an open position, an assembly attached to the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing, a shaping member attached to one of the plurality of members and configured to rotate relative to the one of the plurality of members, and at least one aperture extending through the one of the plurality of members. The shaping member is configured to removably receive the equipment. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016503 | CHARACTERIZATION OF A BALL GAME RACKET FRAME - The present invention relates to a method for characterizing a racket head of a ball game racket frame as well as to the representation of a racket head. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016504 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A BATTER'S TRAINING MAT - A batting training system is disclosed, the system including but not limited to a baseball plate having visible color-coded pitch location indicators thereon; and a matt adjacent the baseball plate, the matt having colored zones that match a pitch location indicator color, wherein a batter is trained to look to the zone that matches the pitch location indicator for a ball. A method is disclosed for using the system to train a batter. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016505 | ADJUSTABLE-INCLINE CLIMBING WALL - The present disclosure is directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises a climbing surface and a system for adjusting the climbing surface to a desired incline. By positioning the pivot point for the climbing surface in front of the bottom edge of the climbing surface, embodiments of the climbing wall minimize or eliminate the unusable “dead space” at the bottom of the climbing surface that is created when conventional adjustable climbing walls are placed at higher angles of incline. Moreover, by angling the legs of the support structure outward, embodiments of the climbing wall provide for an extended fall area that is free from obstructions, providing enhanced climber safety. Finally, embodiments of the climbing wall are freestanding structures, which are easily installable in a climber's home or personal gym without damage to floors or walls. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016506 | ARM ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF USE - An arm accessory and method of use is provided that, in some embodiments, provides for an adjustable arm band compression configured for use on an arm, wherein the adjustable arm band compression has at least one hook and loop attachment element, and wherein the present invention further comprises an approximately wedge shaped element, the wedge shaped element also having at least one hook and loop attachment element. In an embodiment of the method, a user may connect the wedge to the and throw a ball, wherein the shape and placement of the wedge prevents the user's arm from traveling at certain angles relative to the user's shoulder. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a band instead of or in combination with the arm band. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016507 | TRAINING PAD - A training pad is provided including a flexible resilient shaft having a first end and a second end. A handle portion is provided adjacent the first end of the shaft and a padded member is mounted adjacent the second end of the shaft. A guard is provided having a first end connected to the first end of the shaft and a second end connected to the shaft on a side of the handle portion adjacent the padded member. The guard includes a flexible resilient member being curved between the first and second ends thereof such that the guard defines a convex outer surface supported in front of the handle portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016508 | Systems and Methods for Detecting Physical Impacts - The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for measuring physical impacts to various surfaces, including athletic equipment such as punching bags, tackling dummies, etc. An example system includes a punching bag and a plurality of force sensors coupled to the punching bag. The force sensors are configured to detect physical impacts on the punching bag. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016509 | MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING DEVICE - A martial arts training device including a support frame, a first central pad, and a second central pad. The first central pad is supported from the support frame and includes a convex surface for receiving punches and the second central pad is supported from the support frame below the first central pad and also includes a convex surface for receiving punches. The convex surface of the first central pad is tilted downwardly relative to the convex surface of the second central pad. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016510 | COURT EDGE ENHANCEMENT - An apparatus or system for enhancing an edge of a sporting court may include a first surface configured to engage with a surface of the sporting court and a second surface coupled to the first surface and configured to receive a ball and retain the ball in engagement with the second surface. The second surface may comprise a plurality of sub-surfaces, wherein one of the sub-surfaces may comprise a radial curve or at least one peak and at least one trough. The apparatus may comprise a retaining mechanism configured to retain at least one of the first surface or the second surface adjacent a court edge barrier. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016511 | EXERCISE DEVICE ROTATING DISPLAY MECHANISM SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exercise device rotating display mechanism is described herein. An exercise device may include a handlebar and a rotating mechanism. At least a portion of the rotating mechanism may be rotatable relative to the handlebar to pan the rotating mechanism left and right relative to the handlebar. The rotating mechanism may include a pivot including a stop, a display mount rotatably connected to the pivot, and a tab associated with the display mount and configured to engage the stop of the pivot with rotation of the display mount relative to the pivot to define at least one stop position of the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism may be connected to a support arm extending from the handlebar. A display may be connected to the rotating mechanism, such that panning of the rotating mechanism positions the display in one of a plurality of positions relative to the handlebar. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016512 | BOWLING GAME APPARATUS FOR FLYING DISC - The present invention relates to a bowling game apparatus for a flying disc and, more particularly, to a bowling game apparatus, for a flying disc, which is automated such that a user does not have to set bowling pins and recover a thrown flying disc. Since the user does not have to set the bowling pins and recover the flying disc, user convenience is enhanced. The bowling game apparatus has a simple structure and thus can be manufactured at a low cost and can easily be installed in a limited space. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016513 | A Billiard Training Device to Control the Cue Ball After Impacting a Target Ball - This invention relates to a device for playing billiards or pool. The device allows having control over the cue ball after impacting the target ball what is generally called English. The invention presents different stackable layers that enable the player to perform the following billiard shots: a) two Draw Shots, b) one Stop Shot, c) one Stun Shot and d) two Follow Shots. The stackable layers connect to each other by magnets and securing knobs, and the device contains in the bottom layer a sliding panel to always place the cue ball in the center of the concave groove of the device. In addition, the device has a multiple rail spins labeled at its top layer guiding the player shooting the cue ball in different directions. In another embodiment the device contains a sole piece including a sliding panel to place the cue ball in the center of the concave groove of the device and multiple rail spins labeled at its top. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016514 | GAME BOARD AND GAME APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME - A game apparatus includes a first total number of playing-pieces and an article of manufacture including: a grid structure which is sufficiently flexible so as to be substantially conformable to a surface of a substrate on which the grid structure is disposable; apertures in the grid structure exposing corresponding portions of the surface of the substrate on which the grid structure is disposable; areas of the apertures being sized to accommodate corresponding playing-pieces of a game; and a second total number of the apertures being sufficient to accommodate the first total number of the playing-pieces. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016515 | APPLYING IMAGING SPECIALTY INKS TO SCRATCH-OFF DOCUMENTS - A security-enhanced document including a substrate, at least one lower portion of graphic imaging with or without first variable indicia directly or indirectly digitally imaged on the substrate, at least one release coat applied over the lower portion, at least one scratch-off layer over the release coat to maintain the lower portion imaging unreadable until removal of the scratch-off layer, and at least one second surface material portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016516 | Mechanically-integrated shooter and target game utilizing breath-activation of free-flying projectiles - A mechanically-integrated shooter and target game utilizing breath-activation of a free-flying projectile includes at least one of (a) player-adjustability of the position of a game-integrated target member relative to a base member and air turret of the game, which in turn alters game-play difficulty, (b) at least one user-selectable game-integrated target member whereby projectile interaction may occur with differing such target members, or (c) at least one scoring sensor affixed to the game and detecting physical interaction events occurring between the projectile and game-integrated target member. The scoring sensor can perform at least one of generating a sound, producing a light, producing viewable read-out data, storing data, or transmitting data to a remote digital device, in each case responsive to the interaction events. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016517 | GAME DEVICE - To achieve a pseudo experience of launching a shuriken with improved presence feeling. A game device includes: a housing; a light source; an optical mechanism; a movement detection sensor; and a light source driver. The housing is configured to be held on a first palm of an operator. The housing includes a front protruding portion which protrudes forward and an upper surface which faces upward. The light source is housed in the housing and configured to emit light. The optical mechanism is housed in the housing and projects the light from the light source forward from a tip of the front protruding portion. The movement detection sensor detects forward movement of a second palm of the operator on the upper surface, wherein the second palm is different from the first palm. The light source driver drives the light source based on movement detection by the movement detection sensor. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016518 | Confidence Is Boss - “Confidence Is Boss” Board-Game is a personal development tool utilizing the acronym V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. as a constructive and practical guide to personal growth. The “C” in V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. is characterized by confidence. It is the center of attention, the ringleader of all including traits that relays instruction allowing all the traits to feed on it. The board-game is controlled by a set of playing cards, with each player having their own deck of cards which corresponds with the character they chose in the game. Confidence Deck and the Solution Deck are generally accessible to every player, providing instructions, solutions, questions and direction for personal victory. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016519 | APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and method for personalising participation in an activity comprising a plurality of user nodes, each user node including a sensor array serving to generate data in relation to a user at the node and a data processing device for receiving the generated data from the sensor array as to the user, the apparatus further comprising a computer system in communication with the sensor array in each node. This ensures a fluent and immediate personalised experience across the different user nodes. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016520 | INPUT DEVICE - An influence of hands holding an input device or fingers manipulating operation members on sound collection by a microphone is reduced. An input device ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016521 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING GAMER PERFORMANCE AT A SOCIAL NETWORK - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, receiving at a computer device a plurality of stimulus signals generated by one or more gaming accessory devices of a gamer controlling a gaming application, generating a plurality of gaming stimulations based on the plurality of stimulus signals, generating a plurality of gaming action results from the gaming application responsive to the plurality of gaming stimulations, combining the plurality of gaming action results and the plurality of gaming stimulations to generate a plurality of hardware statistics associated with the gamer, and transmitting to a social network the plurality of hardware statistics associated with the gamer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016522 | VIDEO COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF PACKET LOSS OVER A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - Methods for hosting low-latency streaming interactive audio/video (A/V) include executing one or more video games or applications on a server communicatively coupled to a data network. Packet streams are received from a plurality of users and routed to the one or more video games. The packet streams include user control input that are used to compute A/V data in response. The A/V data are received from the video games or applications. Portions of the A/V data are compressed in parallel using processing units resulting in low-latency streaming compressed A/V data. The low-latency streaming compressed A/V data are routed to each of the users over a corresponding data network communication channel. The executing of video games, receiving of packet streams and A/V data, compressing portions of the A/V data and routing the compressed A/V data are performed with a latency such that at least one user has the perception that the controlled video game is responding instantly. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016523 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An information processing system comprises a player terminal and a server, wherein the player terminal is configured to execute: transmission processing for transmitting action identification information corresponding to a selected action to the server on the basis of an input of a selecting operation for selecting one of a plurality of actions, the server is configured to execute: update processing for updating a parameter at least on the basis of the received action identification information; and setting rendering information at least on the basis of the received action identification information, the player terminal is further configured to execute: displaying an action image on a display on the basis of the received rendering information; and setting a terminal-side wait period on the basis of an input of a specific operation, and the player terminal does not execute the transmission processing during the terminal-side wait period. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016524 | SYNCHRONIZED GAMING AND PROGRAMMING - To encourage viewer participation, games, contests and social interactions are able to be synchronized with programming such as television shows or commercials utilizing a second screen such as a cell phone, iPad® or laptop computer. The programming is able to be television programming, Internet programming (e.g. a video displayed on a webpage or mobile device) or any other programming. The gaming is able to be any game such as a game of skill or chance, for example, a scavenger hunt or a treasure hunt. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016525 | GAME DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING CONTROL PROGRAM RECORDED THEREIN - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a game device, etc., that improves the operability of an operation unit. The game device comprises: a storage unit that stores an image of a first object; a display processing unit that displays at least an image of the first object; first and second operation units for outputting operation information on the basis of a player action; a determination unit that determines whether or not the output operation information fulfills a prescribed condition; an identification unit that identifies, as an object operation unit, the operation unit that output operation information fulfilling the prescribed condition, out of the first and second operation units; and an object control unit that changes the first object in accordance with the operation information from the object operation unit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016526 | Method and Apparatus for Vertex Reconstruction based on Terrain Cutting, Processor and Terminal - A method and apparatus for vertex reconstruction based on terrain cutting, a processor and a terminal are provided. The method includes: position information of a unit block to be removed is acquired, terrain resources in a game scene are cut into multiple terrain chunks, and each terrain chunk is cut into multiple unit blocks; vertex data of at least one adjacent unit block of the unit block to be removed is determined according to the position information; and at least one triangular patch to be rendered is reconstructed according to the vertex data. The present disclosure solves a technical problem that a terrain change mode provided in the related art is limited within a region of a single plane thereby lacking flexibility and realism. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016527 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUDIO GENERATION - The present disclosure relates to a method and device for audio generation. The method includes: obtaining a target rhythm, a target verse melody and a target chorus melody; configuring the target rhythm as a first audio track, the target verse melody as a second audio track, and the target chorus melody as a third audio track; generating a target audio by aligning start playing time of the first audio track, the second audio track and the third audio track to beat occurrence time of a first beat, a second beat and a third beat in a first metronome data respectively. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016528 | GAME PROGRAM, COMPUTER APPARATUS, AND GAME CONTROLLING METHOD - An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a game program of higher interest. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016529 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MORE EFFICIENTLY STORING, ISSUING, AND TRANSACTING TOKENIZED BLOCKCHAIN GAME ASSETS MANAGED BY A SMART CONTRACT - A computer system and method is disclosed including a vault application to facilitate the transacting of game assets represented by tokens managed by a smart contract via a hybrid approach that permits certain transactions of game assets to be conducted using an in-game centralized database approach (which does not necessarily include a decentralized network) and other transactions to be managed on a decentralized network, via a blockchain or other distributed ledger technology (DLT) network. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016530 | AUGMENTED REALITY TOY - A toy, for use with a viewing device, may include a plurality of component parts at least two of which include at least one augmented reality marker of a plurality of augmented reality markers enabling digital content associated with the at least one augmented reality marker to be unlocked and influencing at least one of an appearance and function of the toy on the viewing device. The plurality of augmented reality markers, each of which may be a physically independent augmented reality image marker, may be combined and converted into a composite augmented reality marker to produce a single, unique physical item and a composite digital representation. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016531 | EDUCATIONAL GAMING SOFTWARE - An online multiplayer simulation game is described. The online multiplayer simulation game presents a computer-generated gameplay virtual world, where acquiring and demonstrating mastery of educational skills is a requirement for advancement of a character, associated with a user or a learner, in the game. The game provides a method for effectively teaching a set of educational skills by motivating the learner to improve understanding of the educational skills by having to demonstrate the educational skills as part of the game. Upon successful demonstration of the educational skills, components within the gaming realm are modified or enhanced. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016532 | GAME PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF PROCESSING GAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR PROCESSING GAME - A game processing system for processing a game having a first mode and a second mode according to an aspect includes one or more computer processors. The one or more computer processors are configured to provide an interaction with a virtual character in the first mode and the second mode. In a switch process for switching the game from the first mode to the second mode, the one or more computer processors are configured to, start the second mode if a switch object is selected by a player of the game gazing at the switch object during a predetermined period of time since the switch object is displayed, and return to the first mode if the switch object is not selected during the predetermined period of time. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016533 | Game Controller Stand - Improvements in a holder for a game controller that allows a game controller to sit in a vertical on a stand or holder. The storage in a vertical orientation reduces the footprint of the controller on a desk or shelf. This also allows for better visual appearance of the controller as it sits on a desk. The holder further places the controller in a position where it can be more quickly retrieved for use. A power storage that powers the controller to extend operating time of the controller. The face plate can include indicia that match a gaining system or a game and the face plate can be removed or replaces. A charge indicator extends through the face plate. The controller can be used in the holder without restrictions of use. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016534 | FORKED FLUME SEGMENT FOR A WATER SLIDE - A forked flume segment for a waterslide is provided. The forked flume segment includes a flume slide entrance which receives at least one flume slide entry element. The at least one flume slide entry element launches at least one of a rider, a sliding object or a combination thereof with a pre-defined momentum. The forked flume segment also includes at least two flume slide exits which lead into a first flume slide exit element and a second flume slide exit element respectively which are mechanically coupled to the at least one flume slide entry element via an intermediate flume slide element. Further, the forked flume segment includes a gate mechanically coupled to an actuating device, wherein the gate guides at least one of the rider, the sliding object or a combination thereof towards one of the at least two flume slide exits upon actuation by the actuating device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016535 | PORTABLE WATER SPORTS ENVIRONMENT - A portable water sports environment is provided. The environment includes a mat positioned on a liner. The front end of the liner may be positioned proximate to a body of water. The back end of the liner may be positioned distally to the body of water. A spray nozzle positioned along a front end of the liner may spray water from the body of water onto the mat and toward the back end of the liner. The environment may a ballast positioned on the top surface of the liner and spaced from the mat. The mat, the top surface of the liner, and the ballast may define a trench that extends away from the back end of the liner and toward the front end of the liner. The trench may guide water received from the spray nozzle toward the front end of the liner and into the body of water. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016536 | TOP TOY - A top toy includes a first shaft side component and a trunk part. The trunk part includes a trunk body, a moving body being rotatably configured with respect to the trunk body, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to lock releasably the moving member at a first position. The first shaft side component is rotatably configured with respect to the trunk part between first and second rotation positions. The trunk part is rotatably configured with respect to the first shaft side component when an external force is applied to the trunk part. The first shaft side component includes is a first projecting part. When the first projecting part is in contact with the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is configured to release the moving member from the first position. The first and second shaft side components are interchangeable. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016537 | Action Figure Gaming Assembly With Various Attack Maneuvers And Death Configurations - An action figure gaming assembly includes a controller and an action figure. The controller includes an actuator and a rotating surface. The action figure is attached to and rotates on a rotating surface when the actuator is activated. The action figure performs one of several attack maneuvers (weapon strike, punch, kick, lean and slap, and telescoping first) and one of several death configurations (torso split, disintegration, scissor split, and a forward or backward collapse). During game play, the action figure gaming assembly duels against other action figure gaming assemblies. Activation of the actuator causes the action figure to rotate with the rotation surface of the controller and to strike an opponent. Activation of the trigger portion by an opponent causes the action figure to transition to the death mode. In the death mode, part of a first body portion separates from part of a second body portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016538 | MAGNETIC CONDUCTIVE CAR MODEL - A magnetic conductive car model includes a frame, a wheel positioned below the frame, a shell magnetically connected with the frame, a power supply arranged on the frame and a power consumption component positioned on the shell, when the frame is magnetically connected with the shell, the power supply is electrically connected with the power consumption component. The present disclosure can not only quickly and conveniently separate and assemble the shell and the frame, but also quickly and conveniently connect or disconnect a circuit between the shell and the frame, which is very convenient for maintenance and installation and improves use experiences of users. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016539 | MAGNETIC BUILDING BLOCK - Disclosed is a magnetic building block, including: a bearing body, magnetic bodies, and a retaining body, the bearing body including a sealing member and a bearing member which forms first cavities with the retaining body, the magnetic bodies being located in the first cavities and attracting adjacent external products, to form different shapes; the retaining body is in contact with the magnetic bodies to secure the same. The bearing body, the magnetic bodies, and the retaining body match for use, and the magnetic bodies are relatively fixed in an accommodation cavity through the retaining body and can be magnetically connected to the external products, such that when stacking multiple magnetic building block, different magnetic building blocks can be spliced in different surfaces and further be spliced in a suspension manner, thereby reducing a process of stacking multiple building blocks, providing convenience, and further realizing diversified splicing and meeting users' requirements. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016540 | INTERCONNECTING BUILDING TOY AND TRACK - Provided is a toy building system. The toy building system may comprise one or more of interconnecting tiles, flat tiles, arcs, line reactors, clips, tracks, rotatable tracks, split tracks, launchers and other pieces that are adaptable to connect in a multitude of configurations and may be set up in sequence to create a chain reaction of falling as in dominos. Various types of tiles or “falling units” may be utilized, including line reactors, arcs, or tiles having a multitude of different mating components and orientations including an interconnecting orientation and a flat orientation. The domino tile may further connect to other pieces of the toy building system including an arc or a rapid track builders including a track and a clip. The tiles, independently set up, as a part of the arc, or as a part of the rapid track and/or line reactors may be positioned so as to create a domino effect when a force is applied thereto, such as a force applied by a launcher. The various components and interconnectability between components allow for limitless configurations as building blocks and as a domino show. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016541 | STAGE CLIMBER - An article of manufacture for providing a stage prop, and more specifically, an article of manufacture for a compact, multi-functional set of stairs useful as a stage platform for live performances in a theater and in on-line social media-based video recordings is disclosed. The article has a front side having a blank wall surface, a set of rising steps along a top surface, and a rear wall having a storage door to internal storage volume and a fold-down table surface. The article of manufacture provides a performance platform when oriented with the rear wall located on the floor with a bottom side and a long side oriented towards an audience perspective. The article further comprises a plurality of removable rear wall panels for providing attachment for additional staging props. The plurality of removable wall panels comprises a door, a wall having a window, and a wall having a table. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016542 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMIZING MECHANICAL VAPOR COMPRESSION AND/OR THERMAL VAPOR COMPRESSION WITHIN MULTIPLE-STAGE PROCESSES - The present invention utilizes mechanical vapor compression and/or thermal vapor compression integrating compression loops across multiple process stages. A sequential network of compressors is utilized to increase the pressure and condensing temperature of the vapors within each process stage, as intra-vapor flow, and branching between process stages, as inter-vapor flow. Because the vapors available are shared among and between compressor stages, the number of compressors can be reduced, improving economics. Balancing vapor mass flow through incremental compressor stages which traverse multiple process stages by splitting vapors between compressor stages enables the overall vapor-compression system to be tailored to individual process energy requirements and to accommodate dynamic fluctuations in process conditions. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016543 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIFYING, DECARBONIZING, AND REDUCING ENERGY DEMAND AND PROCESS CARBON INTENSITY IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES VIA INTEGRATED VAPOR COMPRESSION - This disclosure provides systems and methods that utilize integrated mechanical vapor or thermal vapor compression to upgrade process vapors and condense them to recover the heat of condensation across multiple processes, wherein the total process energy is reduced. Existing processes that are unable to recover the heat of condensation in vapors are integrated with mechanical or thermal compressors that raise vapor pressures and temperatures sufficient to permit reuse. Integrating multiple processes permits vapor upgrading that can selectively optimize energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, process economics, or a prioritized blend of such goals. Mechanical or thermal vapor compression also alters the type of energy required in industrial processes, favoring electro-mechanical energy which can be supplied from low-carbon, renewable sources rather than combustion of carbonaceous fuels. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016544 | PHYTOCHEMICAL EXTRACTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for phytochemical extraction. One example extraction system includes two solvent columns, a material column, and a dewaxing column. The solvent columns store and provide solvent for stripping target chemicals from plant material in the material column. The solvent mixed with target chemicals passes into the dewaxing column, where the target chemicals are separated from waxes and lipids. Cooling is applied to elements of the system by way of an open-loop CO2 refrigeration method. Solvent is moved from the solvent columns to the material column by creating a pressure differential between the two solvent columns. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016545 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CANNABIS CBD EXTRACTION - Systems and methods for extracting a compound of interest from plant material, such as acannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis, are provided. Particularly, the disclosed systems and methods utilize a crude oil to separate water, fats, and proteins prior to preparation of a CBD distillate. The systems and methods are operable with conventional solvents containing between about 5 wt % and about 8 wt % water. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016546 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS COUNTERCURRENT TRANSFER OF MATERIAL BETWEEN TWO FLUID PHASES - A method for continuous exchange of material includes countercurrent contacting of a first fluid phase and a second fluid phase that are not completely miscible. The contacting is carried out in a single centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) apparatus into which only the first and second fluid phases introduced. The apparatus includes a plurality of cells, each with a stationary phase immobilized and a mobile phase passing through the stationary phase. The following steps are carried out successively: a) the mobile phase is formed by the first fluid phase, and the stationary phase immobilized in the cells is formed by the second fluid phase; b) the mobile phase is formed by the second fluid phase, and the stationary phase immobilized in the cells is formed by the first fluid phase; c) repetition of the succession of steps a) and b) each step being carried out immediately after the preceding step. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016547 | Parallel Separation System - A separation system may include a number of parallel fluid paths. Each parallel fluid path may include a separation module, and an adjustable flow restrictor. Each adjustable flow restrictor is operable sequentially and operable such that the hydraulic resistance of all the parallel fluid paths is substantially the same and is equal to or higher than the hydraulic resistance of a fluid path identified to have the highest hydraulic resistance. The system includes a pressure sensor that measures pressure loss over the whole separation system. The system is operable such that the hydraulic resistances of the respective separation modules are synchronised, and such that when operated in parallel and at substantially the same time, the respective modules have substantially the same time residence times. The system may include a control system for automated operation. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016548 | Dispenser - A system, a cartridge and a dispensing valve for eliminating a drift or sag in BCDMH output from an inline dispensing valve containing a dispensing cartridge mountable within the inline dispensing valve with the dispensing cartridge containing a batch of water erodible cluster inhibiting BCDMH particles to provide a linear output flow of BCDMH which is responsive to flow of water though a cartridge in the dispensing valve and a method of obtaining a linear output in a dispensing system by increasing the size of particles in a dispensing cartridge in the system. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016549 | END PLATE, FILTER ELEMENT, FILTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING LIQUID - The invention relates to an end plate for filter material ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016550 | FILTER ELEMENT AND FILTER DEVICE - An upper plate provided on upper ends of a filtration member and an inner tube includes a tubular portion along the inner tube, a rib formed so as to protrude inward in a radial direction from an inner circumference of the tubular portion, and a hole formed in the rib. A gripping member has a protrusion portion that protrudes downward from a body portion having a thick plate shape inserted into a hollow portion of the tubular portion. When the gripping member is mounted on the upper plate, the protrusion portion is inserted into the hole. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016551 | MAGNETIC BAFFLE INSERT FOR USE WITH A BASKET STRAINER - A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle to disrupt the flow of liquid through the basket strainer and facilitates the attraction of metallic particles to the body. The baffle has a plurality of lobes secured to the body with connection portions and separated from each other by gaps. The lobes may have an inward bend, an outward bend, or may be planar. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016552 | Slit spiral tube for self-cleaning pressure filters and a slot self-cleaning pressure filter with such a slit tube - The slit spiral tube for self-cleaning pressure filters in which the spiral element is mounted on supports, by maintaining the spiral circumferential slit wherein, in the spiral circumferential slit (s) there is a fixed working spiral moving back and forth. The slot self-cleaning pressure filter for dewatering liquid media consisting of a cylindrical casing in which there is a medium inflow, an effluent outflow and a sludge overflow and slit spiral tubes placed centrally, axially one in another, out of which each tube has a spiral element fixed on supports by maintaining the spiral circumferential slit, wherein, in the spiral circumferential slit (s) of both the external slit spiral tube and the internal slit spiral tube a working spiral moving back and forth is mounted, whereas, between the slit spiral tubes and a motor-driven spiral rotatable scraper is mounted. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016553 | LIQUID FILTRATION FILTER CAP - A filter cap includes a first end and a second end facing away from the first end. A first cylindrical projection projects from the first end of the filter cap and a second cylindrical projection projects from the second end. An annular recess is formed around the first cylindrical projection. The second cylindrical projection includes at least one peripheral groove for an O-ring and a plurality of radially inward extending ridges. A passageway extends through the first and second projections. The passageway has a first dimension in the first projection, a second dimension greater than the first dimension in the second projection near a distal end of the second projection, and a third dimension smaller than the second dimension within the second projection between the plurality of ridges. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016554 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PURIFICATION OF CONTAMINATED OIL - In a method and a system for purification of contaminated oil, the contaminated oil and a liquid separation aid are provided in a mixing tank and then mixed into a mixture. Thereafter, the mixture is filtered. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016555 | MESH FILTER - Provided is an inexpensive mesh filter with high productivity. This mesh filter, which is an integrally molded product of resin, includes: a mesh part in which a plurality of ribs are disposed in a lattice shape; a rim part which is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the mesh part, and to which the plurality of ribs are connected; and a final filling part which is disposed on the inner side of the rim part, and to which some of the plurality of ribs are connected. The cross-sectional area of at least one rib among the ribs connected to the final filling part is smaller than the cross-sectional area of at least one rib among the ribs not connected to the final filling part. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016556 | AEROSOL SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING AEROSOLS IN A BLOW-BY GAS - The invention relates to an aerosol separator for separating aerosols in a blow-by gas, which comprises at least one feed opening for feeding a blow-by gas provided with aerosols, an outlet opening for discharging a blow-by gas cleaned of aerosols, at least one outflow opening for releasing aerosols removed from the blow-by gas, and which is arranged between a flow path of the at least one feed opening and the outlet opening, and a plurality of projections for configuring the flow path running from the at least one feed opening to the outflow opening in a meandering manner, in order to decelerate the blow-by gas which enters the feed opening and which is provided with aerosols, in terms of its flow rate. The separator is characterized in that the projections in their end region, around which blow-by gas flows, have a portion with increasing projection width. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016557 | EXTRACTION ARM WITH FILTER - An extraction arm for an extraction device includes a suction pipe and a suction head and defines a suction path that extends from an extraction region in the surroundings of the suction head through the suction pipe to the extraction device. The extraction arm includes an exchangeable filter which is arranged within the suction path. The filter is located in a filter housing which has a main body and a closable cover. The filter is exchangeable, which makes it very easy to prepare the extraction arm for a new application. Since the filter is arranged in front of the suction pipe, the suction pipe remains clean. The filter can easily be changed, whereby disinfection or cleaning of the suction pipe is not necessary. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016558 | Air Purification Device - A purification device for disinfecting and filtering intake air is disclosed. The purification device comprises a housing provided with a number of inlet perforations for allowing the intake air to enter the housing and a number of air outlet perforations for allowing air purified by the purification device to leave the housing. The purification device moreover comprises a fan arranged inside the housing to suck the intake air into the housing and blow the purified air out of the housing. The purification device further comprises an ultraviolet radiation lamp arranged inside the housing to irradiate the intake air. The purification device also comprises a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter arranged to filter the intake air before the intake air leaves the housing as purified air. The filter comprises a plurality of pleats arranged in such a manner that the angle between adjacent pleats is 30 degrees or less. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016559 | "Healthy Home Air Purification System" - One embodiment of the purification system is the Base Support Frame A's ability to support a properly centered UVC light. Another embodiment is the Filter Frame B's ability to strengthen and hold in place a HEPA filter. In addition, locating the unit in the HVAC return ensures optimal air purification opportunities. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016560 | AIR PURIFIER - A domestic air purifier system comprising a removable particulate filter ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016561 | VEHICLE AIR FILTER HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED BROAD BAND TUNER - A vehicle air filter housing having a broad band tuner. The housing is formed from a tray having a divider wall defining an unfiltered air induction chamber and a tuner chamber. A cover securable to the tray includes a second divider wall defining a filtered air chamber and a flow path chamber. A filter member provides a seal between the tray and the cover, and holds an air filter between the unfiltered air chamber and the filtered air chamber. A plate securable to the flow path chamber has a plurality of perforations. Air inducted through the inlet passes through the air filter and flows through the flow path chamber at a velocity whereby the filtered air passes over the perforated plate and predetermined frequencies pass through the plate perforations for attenuation in the tuner chamber. The tuners in the tuner chamber may be sized to attenuate different frequencies. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016562 | PLEATED MEDIA FOR A CONICAL SHAPED FILTER ELEMENT - A frusto-conical filter includes at least one layer of a filtering material, wherein one or more layers of the at least one layer of a filtering material comprises a plurality of pleats. Each of the pleats has a center axis which essentially maintains a constant distance from the center axis of its adjoining pleats. The media filter has a first end and a second end, the second end being spaced apart from the first end, and one of the first and second ends is larger than the other of the first and second ends. A method of making this media involves cutting out a frusto-conical section from a generically shaped media and aligning it in such a way as to maintain the constant distance of the pleats from the adjacent pleats. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING GAS - Gas concentrating systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a gas concentrating system and method is provided that includes component heat management. The heat management system can include, for example, one or more air cooling paths. The air cooling paths direct cooling air into and out of component spaces having heat-generating mechanisms. In other embodiments, the heat management system can also include component spaces that are insulated against the heat of heat-generating components. By cooling heat-generating components and insulating other components from heat, reduced wear and extended component life can be achieved. This reduces component failure and costly service to repair or replace failed or worn components. Also, gas concentrating systems and methods are provided for mounting system components with or without the use fasteners and in combination with or without component heat management. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016564 | System and Method for Concentrating Gas - Systems and methods are provided that obtain the same or better level of performance by using lower operating flow rates, pressures and/or optimized flow distributions within the system. This extends the life of system components and lower energy consumption. In one embodiment, gas separation (or sieve) beds that are used to separate gaseous components are provided that have lower flow and pressure requirements compared to conventional beds. The sieve beds include, for example, a diffuser having low solid area in cross-section and maximum open area for flow while providing adequate mechanical properties to contain sieve material and support filter media. In another embodiment, systems and methods are provided having an indicator when a component has been serviced or repaired. This provides an indication whether the component has been tampered with in any manner. This allows the manufacturer to determine if the component was serviced, repaired, or tampered with outside the manufacturer's domain. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016565 | RADIAL ADSORBER, ADSORPTION SYSTEM, AND ADSORPTION METHODS - A radial adsorber can be configured to facilitate utilization of different layers of material. The radial adsorber, system using at least one radial adsorber, and methods of utilizing embodiments of the radial adsorber can help permit improved efficient operation of fluid purification processing while also being configured to minimize, if not fully avoid, being susceptible to the effect of fluidization. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016566 | Systems and Methods for Concentrating Gas - Systems and methods are provided that obtain the same or better level of performance by using lower operating flow rates, pressures and/or optimized flow distributions within the system. This extends the life of system components and lower energy consumption. In one embodiment, gas separation (or sieve) beds that are used to separate gaseous components are provided that have lower flow and pressure requirements compared to conventional beds. The sieve beds include, for example, a diffuser having low solid area in cross-section and maximum open area for flow while providing adequate mechanical properties to contain sieve material and support filter media. In another embodiment, systems and methods are provided having an indicator when a component has been serviced or repaired. This provides an indication whether the component has been tampered with in any manner. This allows the manufacturer to determine if the component was serviced, repaired, or tampered with outside the manufacturer's domain. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016567 | Device for the Combined Reduction of the Carbon Dioxide and Water or Moisture Content, Motor Vehicle, and Method - A device for reducing a carbon dioxide and water content in an enclosed air volume has first and second sorption units for sorbing carbon dioxide and water. The first and second sorption units can be transferred from a sorption mode into a desorption mode and vice versa. In the sorption mode, the first and second sorption units sorb carbon dioxide and water from raw air of the enclosed air volume. In the desorption mode, the first and second desorption units desorb carbon dioxide and water to supplied regeneration air. An air distribution device can switch the first and second sorption units, based on the carbon dioxide and water content, alternately from sorption mode into desorption mode such that, in at least one operating state of the device, one of the first and second sorption units is in sorption mode while the other is in desorption mode. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016568 | GAS RECOVERY METHOD - The invention provides a process of purifying a fluid useful in a manufacturing process, particularly in the manufacture of silicon wafers, by removing one or more impurities; and apparatus for use in the process. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016569 | System and Method for Concentrating Gas - Systems and methods are provided that obtain the same or better level of performance by using lower operating flow rates and pressures within the system. This extends the life of system components and lower energy consumption. In one embodiment, gas separation (or sieve) beds that are used to separate gaseous components are provided that have lower flow and pressure requirements compared to conventional beds. The sieve beds include, for example, a diffuser having low solid area in cross-section and maximum open area for flow while providing adequate mechanical properties to contain sieve material and support filter media. In another embodiment, systems and methods are provided having an indicator when a component has been serviced or repaired. This provides an indication whether the component has been tampered with in any manner. This allows the manufacturer to determine if the component was serviced, repaired, or tampered with outside the manufacturer's domain. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016570 | SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE POLYMERIC MEMBRANE - Described herein are polymeric based composite membranes that provide selective resistance for gases while providing water vapor permeability. Such composite membranes have a high water/air selectivity in permeability. The methods for making such membranes and using the membranes for dehydrating or removing water vapor from gases are also described. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016571 | System and Method for Concentrating Gas - Embodiments of gas concentrating systems and methods are provided. These systems and methods comprise configuration of hardware and software components to monitor various sensors associated the systems and methods of concentrating gas as described herein. These hardware and software components are further configured to utilize information obtained from sensors throughout the system to perform certain data analysis tasks. Through analysis, the system may, for example, calculate a time to failure for one or more system components, generate alarms to warn a user of pending component failure, modify system settings to improve functionality in differing environmental conditions, modify system operation to conserve energy, and/or determine optimal setting configurations based on sensor feedback. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016572 | ABATEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - An abatement apparatus and method are disclosed. The abatement apparatus is for treating an effluent stream from a semiconductor processing tool and comprises: a first abatement device configured to receive the effluent stream and operable to run in an active mode to treat the effluent stream; a second abatement device operable to run in an idle mode; and control logic operable, on receipt of an indication of an alarm condition associated with the first abatement device, to run the second abatement device in the active mode. In this way, a first or primary abatement device is provided which treats the effluent stream and a second or back-up abatement device is provided, should the first abatement device malfunction. However, by only causing the second abatement device to operate in the active mode when the first abatement device malfunctions, significant energy savings can be made. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016573 | Closed-Loop Biological Systems and Methods Utilizing an Onsite Non-Potable Water Treatment for Odor Control Irrigation - A single-stage or multi-stage biological odor control treatment system for the removal of target vapor compounds from a contaminated air stream consisting of a first stage (onsite non-potable water treatment) where raw collection system non-potable water is extracted from the sewer collection system, screened and sprayed over a media bed where it is treated to secondary effluent water quality and is collected in a tank. The onsite non-potable water treatment system effluent is then pumped to the biological odor control system. This onsite non-potable water treatment system effluent is used for irrigating either a single media bed, or multiple media beds, which require continuous moisture and a source of nutrients. The microorganisms use the odorous compounds in the foul air stream as a food source. Treated air is then discharged to the atmosphere. The odor control treatment system drain water is then returned into the source containment collection point. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016574 | REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT - An energy recovery system for use in a reverse osmosis system is provided. The energy recovery system has a pair of double headed pistons that reciprocate to pressurize unfiltered water into a reverse osmosis filtration unit. High pressure wastewater from the reverse osmosis filtration unit is used in conjunction with a pump to pressurize the unfiltered water that is pumped to the reverse osmosis filtration unit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016575 | Olefins-Paraffins Separation Process by Membrane - The present invention relates to an olefins-paraffins separation process in feed stream containing hydrocarbons with 2 to 4 carbon atoms by facilitated transport membrane specific to olefins, comprising the following step:
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20220016576 | REMOVAL OF AL-SALTS, HCL, NACL AND ORGANIC BY-PRODUCT FROM STRONG ALKALINE DIOPAT SUSPENSION BY MEANS OF ALKALINE STABLE NANOFILTRATION FOLLOWED BY SEPARATION OF SALTS AND BYPRODUCTS AFTER NEUTRALIZATION OF DIOPAT SOLUTION BY MEANS OF ULTRAFILTRATION - The present invention provides an improved process for isolating 2,4-bis-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (DIOPAT) from an aqueous alkaline mixture M having a pH of 10 or more and comprising the 2,4-bis-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine, 2,4-dihydroxybenzophenone, and aluminum salts, wherein the process comprises a nanofiltration step, a precipitation step, and a further filtration step. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016577 | FLAT SHEET MEMBRANE FILTRATION MODULE WITH CYLINDRICAL HOUSING - A membrane module comprising a cylindrical housing containing a plurality of flat sheet membranes oriented parallel with a longitudinal central axis of the housing, the edges of the one or more flat sheet membranes being embedded in a potting material. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016578 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FUEL TANK DRAINING AND POLISHING - Described herein are systems and methods for liquid phase separation for fuel tanks and other vessels. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a backpressure regulator configured to open when pressure of a mixture upstream of the backpressure regulator exceeds a predetermined setpoint and a hydrophobic membrane upstream of the backpressure regulator and downstream of a first conduit. The predetermined setpoint may be determined by at least a bubble point pressure of the hydrophobic membrane. Additionally, the backpressure regulator may be fluidically connected to and downstream of the first conduit, and to at least one pump operably connected to and upstream of the first conduit and the hydrophobic membrane may be fluidically connected to and upstream of a second conduit. The backpressure regulator may be fluidically connected to and upstream of a third conduit and the third conduit may be downstream the first conduit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016579 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to an embodiment, there is provided a polymer electrolyte membrane, comprising a polymer film including a styrene-based resin, a polyolefin-based resin, and an olefin-based elastomer resin. The polymer film is bonded with a sulfonic acid group (—SO3H) capable of cation exchange through a sulfonation reaction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016580 | CHEMICAL SOLUTION EVAPORATION DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A chemical solution vaporization device includes a chemical solution tank including chemical solution vaporization rooms, a chemical solution sensing room, and a chemical solution supply room. A first internal wall separating the plurality of chemical solution vaporization rooms from each other includes a first opening at a lower portion thereof. A second internal wall separating at least one of the plurality of chemical solution vaporization rooms from the chemical solution supply room includes a second opening at a lower portion thereof. A third internal wall separating at least one of the plurality of chemical solution vaporization rooms from the chemical solution sensing room includes a third opening at a lower portion thereof. And a lower portion of a fourth internal wall separating the chemical solution sensing room from the chemical solution supply room is combined with the lower wall. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016581 | PORTABLE CARBONATING DISPENSERS - A portable carbonating dispenser utilizes an onboard supply of carbonation gas and a carbonation control module for permitting a user to carbonate base liquid stored in an onboard base liquid container. The carbonation control module may include a user actuated button for selectively activating the carbonation. The base liquid container may include an extended portion for increasing the exposure of base liquid to carbonation gas. A vertical viewing window enables a user to view carbonation and the level of base liquid in the container. An isolation component may be useful to isolate an additive cartridge from carbonation pressure during carbonation in applications where the dispenser utilizes additive cartridges. Safety venting and locking features may be provided on the mode selector to prevent a user from accidentally pressurizing the cartridge space. A refill station may be provided to refill the portable carbonating dispenser. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016582 | Method of Forming a Liquid-Liquid Mixing Phase Channel Group, Method of Controlling the Formation and Extinguishment of a Liquid-Liquid Mixing Phase Channel Group, And Module Therefor - A method of forming a liquid-liquid mixing phase channel group, which has the steps of: ejecting the first liquid as droplets into the phase of the second liquid in a two-liquid phase system in which two immiscible liquids oppose each other at an interface; incorporating the droplets of the first liquid into the phase of the first liquid, accompanied by the second liquid around the first liquid by allowing to collide the jet of the droplets with the interface; and forming a continuously connected microfluidic channel group in which the space between the layered droplets of the first liquid are filled with the second liquid in the liquid-liquid mixing phase that grows from the interface as a starting point. | 2022-01-20 |