公开(公告)号：US20250091894A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18370561

申请日：2023-09-20

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Mousa Zaal Qasem AL-NOAIMI ,  Ismail Kalil Ibnya WARAD ,  Abdelkader ZARROUK ,  Anas ALALI

IPC: C01G3/02

Abstract: A method for preparing mesoporous copper oxide (CuO) includes providing a copper composition including copper (Cu), phenanthroline, and a Schiff base, combining the copper composition with a sodium salt to provide a salt mixture, and calcining the salt mixture to provide the mesoporous CuO. The mesoporous copper oxide has an ordered structure and a diameter ranging from about 0.5 μm to about 3 μm.

公开(公告)号：US12241821B1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-04

申请号：US18653694

申请日：2024-05-02

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Naser Alsayegh ,  Shikha Ebrahim

IPC: G01N15/04 ,  B01F23/50 ,  B01F35/214 ,  B01F35/22 ,  B01F35/92 ,  G01N15/00

Abstract: A method and system for dynamically determining and adjusting a dispersion stability of particles in a suspension. The system includes a thermal imaging camera configured to determine movement of the particles in the suspension; and a mixing device, wherein the mixing device is configured to stir the suspension to dynamically maintain the suspension at a desired dispersion stability and temperature.

公开(公告)号：US12129173B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18103117

申请日：2023-01-30

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Naser Alsayegh ,  Husain Bahzad ,  Nawaf F. Aljuwayhel ,  Ali Alsayegh

IPC: C01B3/08 ,  C01B5/00

CPC classification number: C01B3/08 ,  C01B5/00 ,  C01B2203/066

Abstract: A system and method for producing hydrogen (H2) gas and a magnesium (Mg)-aluminum (Al) based aqueous suspension from pre-prepared effervescent tablets are provided. The produced H2 gas can be stored in a tank or directly utilized in a fuel cell, whereas the produced suspension can be employed as an advanced heat transfer fluid in a variety of thermal applications. Furthermore, the as-prepared tablets are fabricated with a homogeneously mixed and well-compressed mixture of Al particles, Mg particles, and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) powder in a sealed container to prevent air and humidity from reacting with the raw materials. As a result of the chemical reaction between the tablet and water, H2 gas (in the form of bubbles) and the Mg—Al-based suspension are produced simultaneously. This system results in two products (i.e., H2 and suspension) that can be used individually or all at once by integrating the different system components together.

公开(公告)号：US20240253983A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18103117

申请日：2023-01-30

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： NASER ALSAYEGH ,  HUSAIN BAHZAD ,  NAWAF F. ALJUWAYHEL ,  ALI ALSAYEGH

IPC: C01B3/08 ,  C01B5/00

CPC classification number: C01B3/08 ,  C01B5/00 ,  C01B2203/066

Abstract: A system and method for producing hydrogen (H2) gas and a magnesium (Mg)-aluminum (Al) based aqueous suspension from pre-prepared effervescent tablets are provided. The produced H2 gas can be stored in a tank or directly utilized in a fuel cell, whereas the produced suspension can be employed as an advanced heat transfer fluid in a variety of thermal applications. Furthermore, the as-prepared tablets are fabricated with a homogeneously mixed and well-compressed mixture of Al particles, Mg particles, and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) powder in a sealed container to prevent air and humidity from reacting with the raw materials. As a result of the chemical reaction between the tablet and water, H2 gas (in the form of bubbles) and the Mg—Al-based suspension are produced simultaneously. This system results in two products (i.e., H2 and suspension) that can be used individually or all at once by integrating the different system components together.

公开(公告)号：US12012737B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US18317247

申请日：2023-05-15

Applicant: Kuwait University

Inventor： Bader Shafaqa Al-Anzi

IPC: E03C1/304 ,  E03C1/12 ,  E03F5/26 ,  E03F9/00

CPC classification number: E03C1/304 ,  E03F5/26 ,  E03F9/00 ,  E03C2001/1206

Abstract: A dispenser system includes at least one main tubular element, at least one nozzle, and openings formed on the main tubular element. The at least one nozzle receives and injects a first fluid inside the main tubular element. The openings in conjunction with the nozzle enable fluid circulation between inside and outside of the main tubular element.

公开(公告)号：US12012332B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US18386095

申请日：2023-11-01

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Naser Alsayegh ,  Husain Bahzad ,  Nawaf F. Aljuwayhel ,  Ali Alsayegh

IPC: C01B3/08 ,  B60L53/54 ,  B60R16/03 ,  C01B3/00 ,  H01M8/04082 ,  H01M8/04089

CPC classification number: C01B3/08 ,  B60L53/54 ,  B60R16/03 ,  C01B3/0026 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M2250/10 ,  H01M2250/20

Abstract: A system and method for producing hydrogen (H2) gas and a single or hybrid hydrogen active material based aqueous suspension from pre-prepared effervescent tablets are provided. The produced H2 gas can be stored in a tank or directly utilized in a fuel cell, whereas the produced suspension can be employed as an advanced heat transfer fluid in a variety of thermal applications. The effervescent tablets can be fabricated with a homogeneously mixed and well-compressed mixture of hydrogen active metallic particles and effervescent powder in a sealed container to prevent air and humidity from reacting with the raw materials. As a result of the chemical reaction between the tablet and water, H2 gas (in the form of bubbles) and the hydrogen active material-based suspension are produced simultaneously. This system results in two products that can be used individually or all at once by integrating the different system components together.

公开(公告)号：US20220410019A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17362158

申请日：2021-06-29

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： ABDULLAH MOHAMMED ABDULLAH ,  ASMAA SAAD ALENEZI ,  AMEENAH MOHAMMED ALAWADHI ,  MUNIRA ABDULLAH ALGHANNAM ,  SHAIKHA KHALED ALMASOUD

IPC: A63G9/16 ,  A63G9/04 ,  A63G9/02 ,  A63G27/00

Abstract: The amusement ride for children has an open frame and a swinging passenger carriage suspended from a crossbar carried by two trolleys mounted in parallel tracks on the roof of the open frame. The passenger carriage has an upper platform rotatably mounted on a base platform, rotation of the upper platform being controlled manually by the passenger through rotation of a wheel mounted on a column having an end journaled into a bearing mounted in the base platform. A reversible motor is mounted on the roof frame, the shaft of the motor being connected to the crossbar by a crank and connecting rod to control translational movement of the trolleys, causing the passenger carriage to swing forward and backward. The combination of translational movement and swinging movement of the carriage with rotational movement of the upper platform provides a uniquely thrilling sensation for a child seated on the passenger carriage.

公开(公告)号：US20220204374A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17137289

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： BADER SHAFAQA AL-ANZI

IPC: C02F9/00 ,  B01D3/06 ,  B01D53/26 ,  F02C1/00

Abstract: The hybrid desalination and energy production system includes a desalination system for separating seawater into purified water and brine, an electrodialysis system for treating the brine and outputting low salinity water, a hypersaline brine solution, and H2 gas; an evaporator for treating the hypersaline brine solution and outputting salt and water vapor; a superheater for treating the water vapor and outputting a superheated water vapor; a turbine for receiving the superheated water vapor to generate energy; a gas scrubber for receiving the H2 gas from the electrodialysis system and producing dry hydrogen; and a hydrogen cell for receiving the dry hydrogen and outputting energy. A condenser converts the vapor into condensate and low salinity water. A desalinated water collection tank receives the desalinated or low salinity water. A pressure retarded osmosis system receives the brine, the low salinity water, and condensate from the condenser to produce dilute brine.

公开(公告)号：US20210340032A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-04

申请号：US17325378

申请日：2021-05-20

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  Kuwait University

Inventor： Bader Shafaqa Al-Anzi ,  Sumaya Al-Hammadi ,  Junghyo Yoon ,  Jongyoon Han

IPC: C02F1/469 ,  B01D61/46 ,  B01D61/02 ,  B01D61/58 ,  B01D61/00 ,  C02F1/06 ,  C02F1/44 ,  B01D3/06

Abstract: The present invention provides for the use of recirculation loops in single- or multi-stage electrical desalination processes such as Ion Concentration Polarization (ICP) desalination and concentration processes.

公开(公告)号：US09840120B1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US15220318

申请日：2016-07-26

Applicant: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Khaled Ahmed Alhazza ,  Al-Hussain Ali Othman ,  Mahmoud Ahmed Hussain ,  Abdulla Turky Al-Enzi ,  Abduljaleel Khalid Al-Shamouty

IPC: B60D1/40 ,  B60D1/44 ,  B60D1/46

CPC classification number: B60D1/46 ,  B60D1/075 ,  B60D1/44

Abstract: The positionable towing hitch includes a first beam supporting a movable housing assembly and a second beam assembly movable in the housing. The first beam protrudes out of the housing for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first beam driver assembly is coupled to the first beam to selectively extend and retract the housing with respect to the first beam in a horizontal direction. A second beam driver assembly is coupled to a second beam to selectively raise and lower the second beam with respect to the housing in a vertical direction. A ball mount bracket is fixed to the second beam for mounting a ball mount thereon to move with the second beam. The movements of the housing and the second beam facilitate positioning of the ball mount for connection to a trailer to be hitched.