Compositions comprising synthetic rock, e.g., aggregate, and methods of producing and using them are provided. The rock, e.g., aggregate, contains CO2 and/or other components of an industrial waste stream. The CO2 may be in the form of divalent cation carbonates, e.g., magnesium and calcium carbonates. Aspects of the invention include contacting a CO2 containing gaseous stream with a water to diss...

The invention relates to a method comprising moving a supply air terminal device (110) attachable to a ceiling of a space to be air conditioned at least partly above the ceiling between an operating position and a supported position. The terminal device is moved through an opening arranged in the ceiling in a position where a side of supply air inlet is towards the space to be air conditioned. The...

A microwave antenna assembly is disclosed. The antenna assembly includes a feedline having an inner conductor, an outer conductor and an inner insulato r disposed therebetween and a radiating portion including a dipole antenna coupled to t he feedline and a trocar coupled to the dipole antenna at a distal end thereof. The antenna assembly also includes a slidable outer jacket disposed about the ra...

There is provided a water dispersible granule comprising at least one water-soluble agrochemical active substance which has a water solubility of 100 ppm or more at 20 and is solid at 20 , at least one surfactant, and atleast one water-soluble solid carrier which is solid at 20 , which is obtainable by a fluidized bed granulation method comprising steps of: (A) charging a powdery substance contain...

Apparatus, satellite, and method for illumination of at least one solar cell. Apparatus includes at least one solar cell and at least one optical device structured and arranged for an indirect frequency-selective illumination of the at least one solar cell. The at least one optical device reflects spectral components relevant for energy conversion onto the solar cells and guides the spectral compo...

The present invention relates to a laser hair-loss treatment device. The laser hair-loss treatment device of the present invention comprises a cap provided in such a way as to cover the head of the user and comprises a laser assembly which is provided on the inside of the cap and which receives power and irradiates laser light under control by means of a controller. This hair-loss treatment device...

The present invention relates to a continuous method for functionalizing a carbon nanotube, and more specifically, to a continuous method for functionalizing a carbon nanotube by feeding functional compounds having one or more functional group into a functionalizing reactor into which a carbon nanotube mixture including oxidizer is fed under a pressure of 50 to 400 atm and a temperature of 100 to ...

A high-visibility covering is removably attached to a firefighter turnout coat at the shoulders and front closure by easily separable fasteners so that the assemblage can be donned as a single coat and the high-visibility covering can be easily ripped off. In one embodiment, the covering is a single panel that wraps around the coat, extending from the shoulders to the waist or hips. In another emb...

A dryer sheet substrate is provided having improved loft and reduced fuzz wherein the substrate comprises relatively low denier bicomponent fibers. Th e bicomponent fibers may comprise two or more polymers having different meltin g temperatures, with the relatively lower melting temperature polymer making u p at least a portion of the outer surface of the fiber. Upon heating to a sufficient temper...

The present invention relates to a submergible and floating device for the o n- site biological cleansing of nets or meshes used in fish breeding operations, more specifically, the device includes means that allow the retaining of the particles and sources of radiation (UV) that permit the destruction of the microorganisms in the water and at the same ti me disinfect and destroy bacteria, fungi, v...

A zoom camera arrangement includes two or more sub-camera entities for funneling incoming light towards one or more associated digital image sensor chips for converting light into electric signal, each chip including a sensor area for capturing light funneled by at least one associated sub-camera entity of the two or more sub-camera entities, wherein each of the sub-camera entities includes a lens...

An electronic device includes a housing having a back, a support tray moveab le relative to the back of the housing, a touch-sensitive display supported by the suppo rt tray and moveable with the support tray relative to the back of the housing, the touc h- sensitive display including a display device and a touch-sensitive overlay disposed on the display device, a locking arrangement cooperating w...

A wind turbine (100) includes a variable speed control system (300), the control system (300) having an initial rotational speed set point. At least two operational parameters are obtained from one or more sensors (314). An adjusted rotation al speed set point greater than the initial rotational speed set point is determined in response to the operational parameter. The control system (300) is con...

The adjustable solar powerer, is collapsible, it converts either solar power or artificial light into electric energy. It comprises at least two photovoltaic cells, which convert solar energy or artificial light into electrical energy ranging from 6 to 12v volts or more, fitted with a system of typical connection sockets to either supply direct energy or through a regulator supply on demand the co...

A trailer has a deck frame arranged to carry a load thereon for being towed by a towing vehicle in a transport position spaced above the ground. T he deck frame is further arranged to be lowered from the transport position to a loading position at ground level. Side rails supporting wheels thereon are hinged at a rear of the deck frame and are pivotally coupled to a hitch arm at a front end. A li ...

A material-handling vehicle includes a wheeled vehicle with front-located cabin; a compartment for holding bulk flowable material; a longitudinal conveyor with beam-style agitator for moving material from the compartment to the vehicle's front; a transverse conveyor for selectively distributing the material laterally in right or left directions and also the trajectory of the material, with lateral...

An optimized shielding transformer (1), in particular for carrying out dielectric tests, comprising a containment case (2) which is placed on a support structure, a magnetic core (3) positioned inside the containment case (2), a primary winding (4), coupled with the magnetic core (3), and a secondary winding (6) magnetically coupled with the primary winding (4) through the magnetic core (3). The t...