Abstract:
An alternative work space assignment system, method and apparatus are disclosed. This system accesses a plurality of databases, including a workspace database, a building database, and a corporate database, to better select a suitable temporary workspace. In addition, the system can also select a suitable temporary workspace based on a user's preferences, which can be entered through a kiosk, or otherwise stored in a database record associated with the user.
Abstract:
A filter media structure, which is capable of operating in the micro- and nanofiltration regime, offers: low cost, durability, high temperature and chemical resistance, high permeability, high flow rate, low pressure drop across the filter media, high mechanical strength, separation efficiency, and biocompatibility. The filter media structure is comprised of mixture of carbon or ceramic fibers and inorganic fiber whiskers generally having a diameter of from about 0.03 to about 5 microns. The present invention further provides a method of preparing a filter media structure comprising mixing together a) inorganic fibers; b) inorganic fiber whiskers; c) a water soluble binder, and optionally depositing a thin layer of pyrolytic carbon on the surface of the inorganic fibers and inorganic fiber whiskers comprising the filter media structure. The filter media structure is selected from the group consisting of a paper, felt and fabric. The present invention provides a further method for preparing a filter media structure comprising a) mixing together inorganic fiber whiskers and a resin selected from the group consisting of thermosetting and thermoplastic resins; b) impregnating inorganic fibers with said inorganic fiber whisker/resin mixture to form a paper.
Abstract:
A vehicle has a body; a side door, mounted on the body, at a side of the vehicle; and a back door, mounted on the body, at a back of the vehicle. The side door and the back door are mounted on the body such that a rear edge of the side door and an outboard edge of the back door are adjacent to each other when the side door and the back door are closed. The invention may also include a seal to seal a gap between the rear edge of the side door and the outboard edge of the back door. The invention may further include a back pillar outer panel recessed from an outer surface of the vehicle. The seal can be mounted on the back pillar outer panel to seal a gap between the rear edge of the side door and the outboard edge of the back door.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve structure useful for high temperature internal combustion engines comprising (a) a carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve stem having a flared end and a non-flared end opposite the flared end; and (b) a carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve head applied onto the flared end of the valve stem, wherein at least one of the carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve stem and head is coated with a high temperature resistant coating. A method is further provided to fabricate the carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve comprising machining a carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve stem having a flared end and a non-flared end from a cured and densified carbon--carbon (C/C) plate having a sufficient thickness; applying a plurality of circular fabric plies, made from a balanced carbon--carbon (C/C) prepreg and having a slit in the center of said ply, coaxially onto the non-flared end of said carbon--carbon (C/C) valve stem and advancing said plurality of plies to intimately contact the flared end of said carbon--carbon (C/C) valve stem; placing said carbon--carbon (C/C) valve stem contacted with said plurality of circular fabric plies into a die; closing said die and cure pressing said circular fabric plies onto the flared end of said carbon--carbon (C/C) valve stem to form a valve head; carbonizing said press cured carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve; densifying said carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve structure; and coating at least one of said carbon--carbon (C/C) composite valve stem and valve head with a high temperature resistant coating comprising an inner layer and an outer layer.
Abstract:
A chemical process apparatus component comprising a high purity, corrosion resistant composite including a continuous carbon fiber reinforced carbon matrix having a level of total metal impurity below about 10 ppm, preferably below about 5 ppm. Most preferably, the composite has a level of metal impurity below the detection limit of inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy for the metals Ag, Al, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Sr and Zn.
Abstract:
A chemical process apparatus component comprising a high purity, corrosion resistant composite including a continuous carbon fiber reinforced carbon matrix having a level of total metal impurity below about 10 ppm, preferably below about 5 ppm. Most preferably, the composite has a level of metal impurity below the detection limit of inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy for the metals Ag, Al, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Sr and Zn. A process utilizing at least one of the above components for use in a chemical process apparatus, wherein said component is in contact with at least one of i) a high purity material, such as for processing, and ii) a corrosive process media.
Abstract:
An interior trim component is formed utilizing an injection molding apparatus having first and second molds. The component includes a laminate and a polymer. The laminate includes a face layer having a finished and unfinished side, an adhesive layer bonded to the unfinished side, and a barrier bonded to the adhesive layer. The barrier includes a non-woven textile weighing at least 80 g/m2. The laminate is positioned in the first mold such that the barrier is exposed to face the second mold. The apparatus is moved into a closed position and a cavity is established between the barrier and the second mold. The polymer is injected into the cavity at a pressure of at least 500 psi. The polymer reacts with the barrier to bond the laminate to the polymer and to form the interior trim component without the polymer penetrating through the barrier and into the face layer.
Abstract:
An interior trim component is formed utilizing an injection molding apparatus having first and second molds. The component includes a laminate and a polymer. The laminate includes a face layer having a finished and unfinished side, an adhesive layer bonded to the unfinished side, and a barrier bonded to the adhesive layer. The barrier includes a non-woven textile weighing at least 80 g/m2. The laminate is positioned in the first mold such that the barrier is exposed to face the second mold. The apparatus is moved into a closed position and a cavity is established between the barrier and the second mold. The polymer is injected into the cavity at a pressure of at least 500 psi. The polymer reacts with the barrier to bond the laminate to the polymer and to form the interior trim component without the polymer penetrating through the barrier and into the face layer.
Abstract:
A roof rack system for a motor vehicle, including side-rails, and including a wind deflector, a storage bin, and adjustable cross rails positioned from front to back along the side-rails. The side-rails have a tubular portion that extends along the vehicle, and a plurality of stanchions carrying the tubular portion elevated above the vehicle's roof. The crossbars have clamping members at either end, each having an upper flange and a lower flange that move, relative to each other, to clamp onto the side-rail directly at the end of the crossbar. The storage bin has a basket portion extending between the side-rails, and includes flanges conforming to the upper surface of the side-rails. The basket portion does not extend significantly above the height of the side-rails, and includes a net-like cover, drainage holes and ventilation holes.