Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for preparing tri-filler incorporated natural rubber master batch. The fillers used in the present invention are carbon black, silica and nano-clay (modified montmorillonite clay, Cloisite 93 A). The process of preparing fillers incorporated master batch involves preparation of the individual filler dispersions by mixing each filler with surfactants. Further fresh rubber latex is soap sensitized by mixing it with surfactant. The filler dispersions are added to the soap sensitized rubber latex slowly under stirring to form the master mix. Then the master mix is coagulated by the addition of acid to form coagulum. The coagulum is dewatered and dried to obtain filler incorporated natural rubber master batch.
Abstract:
A turbocharger compressor housing apparatus comprises a compressor housing and diffuser. These components are configured to provide an interference fit when assembled. An annular projection extends outwardly from one of such components toward the other of the components and engages the other of the components to form an annular joint. One of the compressor housing and diffuser comprises a recess positioned to collect debris generated during the interference fit to prevent the debris from reaching the annular joint. A second recess can be provided at the opposite side of the projection to accommodate deformation of the projection during assembly of the diffuser and compressor housing. The recesses can be annular and can, along with the projection, be included in the diffuser.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a support bracket assembly and multiple support bracket assemblies supporting a series of interlocking ceramic elements. The interlocking ceramic elements form a cylindrical structure that is an important component of a cyclone separator. Several industrial plants have large cyclone separators such as power plants and cement plants where it is necessary to remove solids from a particle-laden gas stream. The support bracket assembly is comprised of five main components: two end plates, a middle support arm which is capable of supporting a ceramic element, and two horizontal flat bars that fit through the two end plates and the middle support arm.
Abstract:
An optical system for non-invasive cytometry of mammalian cells includes a light source, a cell positioner, an optical imager, an optical wavefront sensor and a computer. The light source produces an illuminating beam of spatially coherent radiation. The cell positioner sequentially moves a single cell from a population of multiple cells into a sub-aperture region of the illumination beam whose wavefront is perturbed in response to the physical structure of the single cell. An optical system relays a magnified image of the sub-aperture region containing the cell to an image plane. At the image plane a Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor is positioned. Within the pupil of the wavefront sensor the local tilts of the wavefront in the sub-aperture region are measured and sent to a computer. Software calculates the Zernike coefficients corresponding to the aberration induced by the structure of each cell. Their Zernike signatures classify the cells into distinct types.
Abstract:
During any kind of traffic management involving consolidation or compression, or converging readouts or outputs, shortening of individual vehicle headway, there is a necessity that vehicles in a moving pattern must get closer together. For the particular case of taking random traffic approaching a traffic signal and consolidating traffic to go through the signal during the green phase, vehicles must be substantially consolidated at a ratio of the service cycle of the traffic signal to the “net” green during which time they all pass through the signal. This remains true for both autonomic as well as adjustable adaptable phase-changing traffic management systems. Traffic density (passing vehicle number per time) is measured before or at the beginning of traffic management. Density figures are compared under a predetermined scheduling/convergence mechanism that takes into account the densest traffic will be, or the closest vehicles will be with respect to one another. If the pre-compressed, pre-converging density is found to be lean or sparse enough for traffic management to function, outputs are allowed to continue and traffic management is allowed to remain open. If the pre-compressed, pre-converging density is found to be too dense, that is, if the densest place or duration in traffic management is too close for a safe headway or reaction time, than traffic management/outputs are suspended.
Abstract:
A turbocharger compressor housing apparatus comprises a compressor housing and diffuser. These components are configured to provide an interference fit when assembled. An annular projection extends outwardly from one of such components toward the other of the components and engages the other of the components to form an annular joint. One of the compressor housing and diffuser comprises a recess positioned to collect debris generated during the interference fit to prevent the debris from reaching the annular joint. A second recess can be provided at the opposite side of the projection to accommodate deformation of the projection during assembly of the diffuser and compressor housing. The recesses can be annular and can, along with the projection, be included in the diffuser.
Abstract:
The present invention encompasses monoclonal antibodies that bind to lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of Gram positive bacteria. The antibodies also bind to whole bacteria and enhance phagocytosis and killing of the bacteria in vitro. The invention also provides antibodies having human sequences (chimeric, humanized and human antibodies). The invention also sets forth the variable regions of three antibodies within the invention and presents the striking homology between them.
Abstract:
The present invention is an object hanging device, comprising an elongated body and a scale on the elongated body. The elongated body having a middle section. The scale has a zero point that is located within the middle section of the elongated body. The scale includes right measuring units to the right of the zero point and left measuring units to the left of the zero point. The right measuring units and the left measuring units increase away from the zero point.