公开(公告)号：US07223575B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-29

申请号：US10134655

申请日：2002-04-27

Applicant: Min Zhang ,  Yat-Chen Chou ,  William Howe ,  Christine Eddy ,  Kent Evans ,  Ali Mohagheghi

Inventor： Min Zhang ,  Yat-Chen Chou ,  William Howe ,  Christine Eddy ,  Kent Evans ,  Ali Mohagheghi

IPC: C12P7/06

CPC classification number: C12N9/1022 ,  C12N9/1205 ,  C12N9/92 ,  C12N15/52 ,  C12N15/74 ,  C12N15/90 ,  C12N15/902 ,  C12P7/06 ,  C12P7/065 ,  Y02E50/16 ,  Y02E50/17

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a Zymomonas integrant and derivatives of these integrants that posses the ability to ferment pentose into ethanol. The genetic sequences encoding for the pentose-fermenting enzymes are integrated into the Zymomonas in a two-integration event of homologous recombination and transposition. Each operon includes more than one pentose-reducing enzyme encoding sequence. The integrant in some embodiments includes enzyme sequences encoding xylose isomerase, xylulokinase, transketolase and transketolase. The Zymomonas integrants are highly stable, and retain activity for producing the pentose-fermenting enzyme for between 80 to 160 generations. The integrants are also resistant to acetate inhibition, as the integrants demonstrate efficient ethanol production even in the presence of 8 up to 16 grams acetate per liter media. These stably integrated sequences provide a unique Zymomonas that may then be used for the efficient conversion of pentose sugars (xylose, arabinose) to ethanol. Method of using the Zymomonas integrants and derivatives thereof in production of ethanol from cellulosic feedstock is also disclosed. The invention also provides a method for preparing a Zymomonas integrant as part of the present invention. The host Zymomonas strain found particularly useful in the creation of these compositions and methods is Zymomonas mobilis 31821.

Abstract translation: 在本发明中公开的是具有将戊糖发酵成乙醇的能力的发酵单胞菌整合体和这些整合体的衍生物。 编码戊糖发酵酶的遗传序列在同源重组和转座的双重整合事件中整合到发酵单胞菌中。 每个操纵子包括多于一种戊糖还原酶编码序列。 在一些实施方案中的综合体包括编码木糖异构酶，木酮糖激酶，转酮醇酶和转酮醇酶的酶序列。 发酵单胞菌的整合体是高度稳定的，并且保留在80至160代之间产生戊糖发酵酶的活性。 整合剂也耐乙酸盐抑制，因为即使在每升培养基中存在8至16克乙酸盐的情况下，整合体也显示有效的乙醇生产。 这些稳定整合的序列提供了独特的发酵单胞菌，然后可以将其用于有效转化戊糖（木糖，阿拉伯糖）至乙醇。 还公开了使用发酵单胞菌整合体及其衍生物从纤维素原料生产乙醇的方法。 本发明还提供了作为本发明一部分制备发酵单胞菌整合剂的方法。 发现在创建这些组合物和方法中特别有用的宿主发酵单胞菌菌株是运动发酵单胞菌31821。

公开(公告)号：US20110186593A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US12983724

申请日：2011-01-03

Applicant: William HOWE ,  Richard Payne ,  Jeff Browning

Inventor： William HOWE ,  Richard Payne ,  Jeff Browning

IPC: B67D7/00 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/84

CPC classification number: D06B1/08 ,  D06F58/203 ,  Y10T428/24339

Abstract: A dispensing vessel for introducing moisture into a clothes drying environment includes a core configured to at least temporarily retain a moistening substance therein and a cover substantially surrounding the core. The cover includes a plurality of protuberances, each protuberance including a flattened tip at a distal end thereof, a fill opening defined therethrough, the fill opening providing access to an interior of the cover from an exterior of the cover, and one or more dispensing openings, each dispensing opening being disposed at the flattened tip of a protuberance of the plurality of protuberances, each dispensing opening providing access to an exterior of the cover from an interior of the cover.

Abstract translation: 用于将水分引入衣物干燥环境的分配容器包括：芯，其被构造成至少暂时保持润湿物质，以及基本上围绕所述芯的盖。 所述盖包括多个突起，每个突起在其远端包括平坦的末端，其中限定的填充开口，所述填充开口提供从所述盖的外部进入到所述盖的内部的一个或多个分配开口 每个分配开口设置在多个突起的突起的平坦末端处，每个分配开口提供从盖的内部进入盖的外部的通路。

公开(公告)号：US20090315400A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12550972

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: William Howe ,  Timothy S. Majewski ,  Glen Andrew Kruse

Inventor： William Howe ,  Timothy S. Majewski ,  Glen Andrew Kruse

IPC: H02J3/14

CPC classification number: H02J3/14 ,  H05B41/3921 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A method of automatically reducing power consumption in a load control system having a central controller and a plurality of load control devices controlling the amount of power delivered to a plurality of electrical loads, the method comprising the steps of configuring a load shedding tier defining a load shed parameter for each of the electrical loads; the controller determining the total amount of power presently being consumed by all of the plurality of electrical loads; the controller comparing the total amount of power to a threshold amount of power; the controller automatically transmitting a digital message to the plurality of load control devices if the total amount of power exceeds a threshold amount of power; and the load control devices controlling the amount of power delivered to the electrical loads in accordance with the load shed parameters of the load shedding tier in response to the digital message transmitted by the controller.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有中央控制器和控制传送到多个电负载的功率量的多个负载控制装置的负载控制系统中自动降低功耗的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：配置限定负载的负载脱落层 每个电负载的脱落参数; 所述控制器确定所有所述多个电负载当前正在消耗的电力的总量; 控制器将功率总量与阈值功率进行比较; 如果总功率超过阈值功率，则控制器自动向多个负载控制装置发送数字消息; 以及所述负载控制装置响应于由所述控制器发送的数字消息，根据所述负载脱落层的负载流出参数来控制传送到所述电负载的功率量。

公开(公告)号：US20050284026A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11167817

申请日：2005-06-27

Applicant: Monty DuBose ,  William Howe

Inventor： Monty DuBose ,  William Howe

IPC: E05F11/00 ,  E05F11/36

CPC classification number: E05F11/36 ,  E05Y2900/146

Abstract: A drive and lock assembly for driving a window shutter includes: (a) a first rail assembly including a slidable slide rail, the slide rail being attachable to the window shutter panel; (b) a first drive assembly including a rotatable drive shaft and a drive wheel, the rotatable drive wheel being attached to a first end of the drive shaft, the drive wheel contacting the slide rail; and (c) a mounting bracket assembly for mounting the drive shaft, the drive shaft extending through an aperture in a mounting bracket of the mounting bracket assembly adjacent the drive wheel; wherein the first drive assembly actuates movement of the drive wheel and therefore the slide rail, thereby moving the shutter panel between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于驱动门窗的驱动和锁定组件包括：（a）第一轨道组件，其包括可滑动的滑轨，滑轨可附接到窗帘板; （b）包括可旋转驱动轴和驱动轮的第一驱动组件，所述可旋转驱动轮连接到所述驱动轴的第一端，所述驱动轮接触所述滑轨; 和（c）用于安装所述驱动轴的安装支架组件，所述驱动轴延伸穿过所述安装支架组件的靠近所述驱动轮的安装支架中的孔; 其中第一驱动组件致动驱动轮和滑轨的运动，由此将快门面板移动到打开位置和关闭位置之间。

公开(公告)号：US20100263241A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12829180

申请日：2010-07-01

Applicant: William HOWE ,  Ric Payne

Inventor： William HOWE ,  Ric Payne

IPC: D06F73/00

CPC classification number: D06F58/203 ,  D06F58/00

Abstract: A dispensing vessel for introducing moisture to a clothes drying environment includes a core and a cover substantially surrounding the core. The core is comprised of a sponge-like material for retaining a moistening substance within the core, and the cover has at least one opening extending through to the core for permitting the release of moisture to the clothes drying environment.

Abstract translation: 用于将水分引入衣物干燥环境的分配容器包括芯和基本上围绕芯的盖。 芯部由用于将润湿物质保持在芯内的海绵状材料组成，并且盖具有至少一个延伸穿过芯部的开口，用于允许将湿气释放到衣物干燥环境中。

公开(公告)号：US20090300933A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12478659

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: William Howe ,  Ric Payne

Inventor： William Howe ,  Ric Payne

IPC: F26B19/00

CPC classification number: D06F58/203 ,  C11D17/047

Abstract: A dispensing vessel for deodorizing articles in a clothes drying environment includes a core configured to at least temporarily retain a moistening substance therein; a cover substantially surrounding the core, the cover including a plurality of protuberances, each protuberance including a flattened tip at a distal end thereof, a fill opening defined therethrough, the fill opening providing access to an interior of the cover from an exterior of the cover, one or more dispensing openings, each dispensing opening being disposed proximate the flattened tip of a protuberance of the plurality of protuberances, and each dispensing opening providing access to an exterior of the cover from an interior of the cover; and a deodorizing substance retained within said core.

Abstract translation: 用于在衣物干燥环境中对物品进行除臭的分配容器包括：至少暂时将润湿物质保留在其中的芯; 基本上围绕所述芯的盖，所述盖包括多个突起，每个突起在其远端包括扁平的末端，其中限定的填充开口，所述填充开口提供从所述盖的外部进入所述盖的内部 一个或多个分配开口，每个分配开口设置在多个突起的突起的平坦末端附近，并且每个分配开口提供从盖的内部进入盖的外部; 以及保留在所述芯内的除臭物质。

公开(公告)号：US20050123389A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10729695

申请日：2003-12-04

Applicant: Mark Morris ,  William Howe ,  George Zurmehly ,  Alan Tiltman ,  George Wolfmeyer ,  John Sciacca

Inventor： Mark Morris ,  William Howe ,  George Zurmehly ,  Alan Tiltman ,  George Wolfmeyer ,  John Sciacca

IPC: F01D1/00 ,  F01D9/04 ,  F01D11/00 ,  F01D11/08 ,  F01D11/10 ,  F01D25/12

CPC classification number: F01D25/12 ,  F01D9/04 ,  F01D11/005 ,  F01D11/10 ,  F05D2230/12 ,  F05D2240/11 ,  F05D2240/81 ,  F05D2250/29 ,  F05D2260/202 ,  Y02T50/67 ,  Y02T50/676

Abstract: A cooled shroud assembly includes an angled slot and a plurality of dilution jet openings. The shroud forward cavity is modified such that at least one recirculation zone is produced. The angled slot forces an axial change in momentum of the hot gas flow and increases radial and axial pressure variation attenuation. The cooled shroud assembly isolates the shroud structure and seals from the hot flow path and a cooling flow from the dilution jet openings dilutes the hot gas flow. A series of recirculation zones shields the shroud carrier and high pressure seals from the hot gas flow.

Abstract translation: 冷却的护罩组件包括成角度的槽和多个稀释喷射开口。 护罩前腔被修改为使得至少一个再循环区被产生。 倾斜的狭槽迫使热气流动力的轴向变化，并增加径向和轴向的压力变化衰减。 冷却的护罩组件将护罩结构和密封件与热流路隔离，并且来自稀释喷射口的冷却流量稀释热气流。 一系列再循环区域将护罩载体和高压密封件与热气流屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：US20050045212A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10497308

申请日：2002-11-28

Applicant: William Howe

Inventor： William Howe

IPC: B01F1/00 ,  B01F3/10 ,  B01F5/02 ,  B01F5/10 ,  B08B9/093 ,  B63B57/00 ,  B08B9/00

CPC classification number: B01F1/0022 ,  B01F5/02 ,  B01F5/10 ,  B01F2003/105 ,  B08B9/093 ,  B08B9/0933 ,  B63B57/00

Abstract: The method includes the steps of pumping solvent under pressure into the mass of sludge, pumping the resultant mixture of solvent and dissolved sludge into the remaining mass of sludge until all or substantially all of the sludge is dissolved to a pumpable viscosity, pumping the dissolved sludge from the containment, and monitoring and controlling the aforementioned steps remotely. Apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. This includes elements for pumping the solvent and dissolved sludge mixture into the remaining mass of sludge, elements for removing the dissolved sludge from the containment, elements for supporting and transporting the pumping elements through the dissolved sludge mixture and elements for monitoring and controlling the apparatus remotely.

Abstract translation: 该方法包括以下步骤：将溶剂在压力下泵送到污泥块中，将所得的溶剂和溶解污泥混合物泵送到剩余的污泥中，直到所有或基本上所有的污泥溶解到可泵送的粘度，泵送溶解的污泥 从遏制，远程监控和控制上述步骤。 还公开了用于执行该方法的装置。 这包括将溶剂和溶解的污泥混合物泵送到剩余的污泥中的元素，用于从容器中除去溶解的污泥的元件，用于支撑和运输泵送元件通过溶解的污泥混合物的元件和用于远程监测和控制设备的元件 。