syn Synthetic microfiber wiping cloths By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT Synthetic microfiber articles of manufacture and methods for use in consumer applications for absorbing liquids and cleaning surfaces. Full Article
syn Synthetic rope for powered blocks and methods for production By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EDT Disclosed is a method for producing a high strength synthetic strength member (7) containing rope (1) capable of being used with powered blocks where such rope has lighter weight and similar or greater strength than steel wire strength member containing ropes used with powered blocks. Disclosed also is the product resulting from such method. The product includes a synthetic strength member, a first synthetic portion (9) and a second synthetic portion. The first synthetic portion is enclosed within the strength member and the second synthetic portion is situated external the strength member. At least a portion of the second synthetic portion also is situated internal a sheath (8) formed about the strength member. The second synthetic portion has a minimal of 8% at a temperature of between negative 20 and negative 15° C. Full Article
syn Visual system for programming of simultaneous and synchronous machining operations on lathes By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2004 08:00:00 EDT A system and method allows visual programming of simultaneous and synchronous machining operations on multi-axis lathes. The system and method accounts for different combinations of simultaneous and synchronized lathe operations on the spindles which can utilize multiple tools. A graphic synchronization icon is assigned to each mode that preferably represents the lathe operation. Appropriate synchronous operations are grouped together in synchronization groups. The system and method are universal since a postprocessor processes the synchronization modes and synchronization groups, and translates them for use with computer programs understood by a particular CNC lathe. Full Article
syn Transport system powered by short block linear synchronous motors and switching mechanism By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:00:00 EST Aspects of the invention provide a transport system powered by short block Linear Synchronous Motors (LSMs). The use of short blocks allows vehicles to move under precise control even when they are in close proximity to each other. The design allows the vehicles to be propelled and guided while negotiating sharp turns and negotiating merge and diverge switches. A coreless LSM can be used to create propulsive force without attractive force so as to allow a relatively high drag vehicle suspension, such as a vehicle sliding on a smooth surface. Further aspects of the invention provide a switching member that is selectively moveable relative to a guideway in order to change a magnetic force acting on the vehicle transverse to a direction of motion of the vehicle. Full Article
syn Transport system powered by short block linear synchronous motors and switching mechanism By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT The invention provides in some aspects a transport system comprising a guideway with a plurality of propulsion coils disposed along a region in which one or more vehicles are to be propelled. One or more vehicles are disposed on the guideway, each including a magnetic flux source. The guideway has one or more running surfaces that support the vehicles and along which they roll or slide. Each vehicle can have a septum portion of narrowed cross-section that is coupled to one or more body portions of the vehicle. The guideway includes a diverge region that has a flipper and an extension of the running surface at a vertex of the diverge. The flipper initiates switching of vehicle direction at a diverge by exerting a laterally directed force thereon. Full Article
syn Synthetic jet muffler By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT A synthetic jet muffler includes an exit end, a propagation path for conducting a first sound wave emitted by a synthetic jet generator to the exit end, and a shroud for conducting a second sound wave emitted from the synthetic jet generator in a direction opposite to the first sound wave to the exit end, wherein the shroud is disposed so that the first and second sound waves travel different distances to effect noise cancellation at the exit end. Full Article
syn PHASE NOISE IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR WIDEBAND FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZERS By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT The disclosure provides a frequency synthesizer. It includes a PFD that generates an up signal and a down signal in response to a reference signal and a feedback signal. A charge pump generates a control voltage in response to the up signal and the down signal. A low pass filter generates a filtered voltage in response to the control voltage. An oscillator circuit generates an output signal in response to the filtered voltage. A feedback divider is coupled between the oscillator circuit and the PFD, and divides the output signal by a first integer divider to generate the feedback signal. A sigma delta modulator (SDM) generates a second integer divider in response to the feedback signal, the reference signal, the output signal and the first integer divider. A digital filter is coupled between the SDM and the feedback divider, and filters quantization noise associated with the SDM. Full Article
syn OBSERVER BASED SENSORLESS CONTROL FOR U-SHAPE SINGLE PHASE SYNCHRONOUS PERMANENT MAGNET MOTORS By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A method for controlling a U-shape single phase synchronous permanent magnetic motor having a rotor and a stator and coupled to a single phase alternating current (AC) power source through a switch includes estimating back-electromotive force and the position of the rotor based on a voltage feedback signal, a current feedback signal, and a phase feedback signal indicative of a zero-crossing of the single phase AC power source. Once the speed and position of the rotor are determined, a controller can trigger a switch to supply power to the motor. Full Article
syn Integrated processes for refining syngas and bioconversion to oxygenated organic compound By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT Integrated processes are provided for syngas refining and bioconversion of syngas to oxygenated organic compound. In the integrated processes ammonia contained in the syngas is recovered and used as a source of nitrogen and water for the fermentation. The integrated processes first remove tars from syngas by scrubbing using a first aqueous medium under conditions that ammonium bicarbonate is unstable. With tars removed, contact between the syngas and a second aqueous medium enables ammonia and carbon dioxide to be removed from the syngas without undue removal of components adverse to the fermentation, processing or oxygenated product such as benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylene, acetylene, and hydrogen cyanide. At least a portion of the second aqueous medium is supplied as a source of water and ammonia for the fermentation. Full Article
syn Process and apparatus for the production of synthesis gas By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT Reactive diluent fluid (22) is introduced into a stream of synthesis gas (or “syngas”) produced in a heat-generating unit such as a partial oxidation (“POX”) reactor (12) to cool the syngas and form a mixture of cooled syngas and reactive diluent fluid. Carbon dioxide and/or carbon components and/or hydrogen in the mixture of cooled syngas and reactive diluent fluid is reacted (26) with at least a portion of the reactive diluent fluid in the mixture to produce carbon monoxide-enriched and/or solid carbon depleted syngas which is fed into a secondary reformer unit (30) such as an enhanced heat transfer reformer in a heat exchange reformer process. An advantage of the invention is that problems with the mechanical integrity of the secondary unit arising from the high temperature of the syngas from the heat-generating unit are avoided. Full Article
syn Distributed code repository with limited synchronization locking By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A system for a distributed repository includes an input interface and a processor. The input interface is to receive a request to change a portion of code. The processor is to determine a change reference and an existing reference, indicate to lock one or more repositories, determine whether swapping references is approved by a vote, and in the event that swapping references is approved by a vote, swap the references and indicate to unlock the one or more repositories. Full Article
syn EXASCALE FABRIC TIME SYNCHRONIZATION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT Methods and apparatus for implementing time synchronization across exascale fabrics. A master clock node is coupled to a plurality of slave nodes via a fabric comprising a plurality of fabric switches and a plurality of fabric links, wherein each slave node is connected to the master clock node via a respective clock tree path that traverses at least one fabric switch. The fabric switches are configured to selectively forward master clock time data internally along paths with fixed latencies that bypass the switches' buffers and switch circuitry, which enables the entire clock tree paths to also have fixed latencies. The fixed latency of the clock tree path is determined for each slave node. The local clocks of the slave nodes are then synchronized with the master clock by using master clock time data received by each slave node and the fixed latency of the clock tree path from the master clock node to the slave node that is determined. Techniques for determining a clock rate mismatch between the master clock and a local clock is also provided. Full Article
syn METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING AN INDEX OF DATA BLOCKS STORED IN A STORAGE SYSTEM USING A SHARED STORAGE MODULE By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A storage system includes a first and second control modules (CMs) connected to a client and a storage module over a communication fabric. In response to a data fragment written to the storage module, the first CM is to create a table of contents (TOC) entry in a TOC page maintained in a first storage partition of the storage module, update its FTL map, determine whether the TOC page contains a predetermined number of TOC entries, and in response to determining that the TOC page contains the predetermined number of TOC entries, send a control signal to the second CM via an inter-processor link. In response to the control signal received from the first CM via the inter-processor link, the second CM is to copy the TOC page from the first storage partition to a memory associated with the second CM to allow the second CM to update its FTL map. Full Article
syn Composition for the synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles in an ionic liquid and associated method By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT The invention relates to a composition for synthesizing bimetallic nanoparticles, wherein the composition contains a first organometallic precursor and a second organometallic precursor having different decomposition rates and contained within an ionic liquid solution. The invention also relates to a method for synthesizing bimetallic nanoparticles, in which the composition is transformed under a hydrogen gas pressure between 0.1 and 10 MPa at a temperature between 0 and 150° C. until a suspension of bimetallic nanoparticles is obtained. The resulting nanoparticles are useful in diverse fields including the fields of catalysis and microelectronics. Full Article
syn Method of dressing an abrasive wheel using a polycrystalline CVD synthetic diamond dresser and method of fabricating the same By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:00:00 EST A method of dressing a wheel using a polycrystalline CVD synthetic diamond dresser, the method comprising: rotating the wheel; and contacting a working surface of the wheel with a working surface of the polycrystalline CVD synthetic diamond dresser, wherein the polycrystalline CVD synthetic diamond dresser is oriented such that a leading edge of the working surface of the polycrystalline CVD synthetic diamond dresser is formed of larger grains than a trailing edge of the working surface of the polycrystalline CVD synthetic diamond dresser. Full Article
syn GENDER SPECIFIC SYNTHETIC NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND NUTRITIONAL SYSTEMS COMPRISING THEM By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for female or male infants up to 1 month of age wherein, the concentration of alanine, and/or histidine, and/or isoleucine, and/or proline, and/or valine is adapted based on that found in HM produced for an infant of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them. Full Article
syn GENDER SPECIFIC SYNTHETIC NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND NUTRITIONAL SYSTEMS COMPRISING THEM By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for infants up to 1 month of age wherein, the total protein content is adapted based on that found in HM produced for infants of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them. Full Article
syn Use of synergistic microorganisms and nutrients to produce signals that facilitate the germination and plant root colonization of mycorrhizal fungi in phosphorus rich environments By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT A composition of matter comprising: a combination of a phytate and a plurality of microorganisms comprising a Trichoderma virens fungus, a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacterium, and one or a plurality of mycorrhizae fungi that is placed in the vicinity of a plant root in a manner that allows the microorganisms in the composition of matter to colonize said plant root; and a method for increasing plant yield comprising: placing a combination of a phytate and a plurality of microorganisms comprising a Trichoderma virens fungus, a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacterium, and one or a plurality of mycorrhizae fungi in the vicinity of a plant root in a manner that allows the microorganisms in the composition of matter to colonize said plant root. Full Article
syn Production of conductive nanodiamond by dynamic synthesis approaches By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 08:00:00 EDT In certain implementations, a method of manufacturing electrically conductive nanodiamond particles involves providing at least one type of carbon-containing explosive material and at least one type of non-explosive material; wherein the non-explosive material contains at least one or more than one element or species other than nitrogen that serve as a nanodiamond dopant; mixing the carbon containing explosive material with the non-explosive material; detonating the mixture under conditions of negative oxygen balance in the presence of a cooling medium; purifying the product of detonation from incombustible impurities; and carrying out additional processing for activation or enhancement of electrical conductance. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. Full Article
syn Single reaction vessel process for synthesis of salts of DNP By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:00 EST A batch reactor process for the synthesis of potassium 5,7-dinitro-[2,1,3]-benzoxadiazol-4-olate-3-oxide (KDNP) from 3-bromo-2,4,6-trinitroanisole (ETNA) includes adding BTNA to a reaction vessel containing potassium azide (KN3) and water (H2O). The resulting mixture is heated to 90° C. followed by cooling to room temperature and agitating the final solution. The precipitate KDNP product is recovered by filtration. Full Article
syn Method for removing and drawing a synthetic thread and a device for performing the method By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:00:00 EST The invention relates to a method and a device for removing and drawing a synthetic thread to form a fully drawn yarn. The thread is formed by joining a plurality of extruded filaments and is guided by contact on the circumference of heated guide jackets of several driven galette pairs. In order to obtain a gentle and highly homogenized treatment of the filaments, the thread is guided in an S-shaped or Z-shaped thread course by a first galette pair having two guide jackets driven in opposite directions during the removal from a spinning zone and before the drawing. Thus, both sides of the thread can be brought directly into circumferential contact with the guide jackets for in order to heat the thread. Full Article
syn METHOD FOR GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTING A SYNTHETIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIEW OF THE EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE IN AN ON-BOARD VISUALISATION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT The general field of the invention is that of the graphical representation of a synthetic three dimensional view of the exterior landscape in an onboard visualisation system for aircraft, said graphical representation being displayed on a visualisation screen comprising the piloting and navigation information of said aircraft superposed onto said three-dimensional synthetic representation of the exterior landscape, said synthetic representation being computed up to a first determined distance, characterised in that said three-dimensional synthetic representation is tilted at a tilt angle about an axiom positioned at the level of the terrain in a substantially horizontal plane, and substantially perpendicularly to an axis between the flight direction and the heading of the aircraft, said axis moving with the aircraft. Full Article
syn SYNCHRONIZATION UNIT FOR A GEAR CHANGING TRANSMISSION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A synchronization unit of a switchable gear changing transmission for a vehicle. The synchronization unit includes a friction ring having an outer installation surface and a synchronizer ring having an inner installation surface. The outer installation surface of the friction ring is shaped as a first geometrically structured profile. The inner installation surface of the synchronizer ring is shaped as a corresponding second geometrically structured profile. The first profile of the friction ring is configured to engage with the second profile of the synchronizer ring in such a manner that the friction ring is secured in the radial direction to the axis and in the circumferential direction at the synchronizer ring. Full Article
syn Processing agents for synthetic fibers, aqueous liquids thereof, processing methods for synthetic fibers and synthetic fibers By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EDT A processing agent containing five specified kinds of components including esters and ethers as required components is used in the production or fabrication process of synthetic fibers such that superior spinning property is maintained and synthetic fibers with superior yarn quality and dyeing property can be obtained. Aqueous liquids of such processing agents, processing methods using such liquids and synthetic fibers obtained by such methods are also presented. Full Article
syn System for Prevention of Computer Vision Syndrome By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT When a person uses a computer, the graphic display of the computer screen causes a user's eye blink rate to be reduced by an average of sixty-six percent. This reduction in blinking can cause a variety of eye ailments, such as eye strain that results from lack of adequate blinking. This system is a light display system for compelling a computer user to blink their eyes. In one embodiment, the system includes a computer screen, a light source associated with a controller configured to execute a program to activate and deactivate the light source, wherein the light source turns the light on and off when the light source is activated, and deactivated. The systems and methods provide advantages in that a computer user will involuntarily blink as the light source is activated, which will increase the overall blink rate of the computer user's eyes, and reduce eyestrain therefrom. Full Article
syn METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING A SYNTHESIS GAS FROM A BIOMASS GASIFICATION STEP By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 08:00:00 EDT A method for treating a synthesis gas from a gasification step. The synthesis gas is cooled to condense heavy organic impurities and water. At the end of the cooling step, light organic impurities and inorganic impurities are adsorped by at least one adsorption bed. The water and heavy tars are separated by decantation from the step of cooling the synthesis gas. At least one adsorption bed is regenerated by temperature-modulated or pressure-modulated desorption. Full Article
syn METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK-BASED SORBENTS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS THEREOF By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A carbon dioxide capture and release method of forming a MOF matrix material including at least one metal-organic-framework crystal that includes at least one metal ion or metal ion cluster coordinated to polydentate organic ligands. The method includes forming a positive moisture swing CO2 host by application of at least a portion of the MOF matrix material to at least a portion of a good, and exposing the good to a feed gas. The method also includes altering the absorption and desorption of CO2 in the CO2 host through a swing absorption/desorption process of moisture content, where an equilibrium pressure of CO2 over the CO2 host is based at least in part on the moisture content. The metal-organic-framework crystal can be UIO-66 including Zr6O4(OH)4(CO2)12 clusters linked by terephthalate acid ligands, and/or Zr6O4(OH)4(CO2)12 clusters linked by amino-terephthalic acid ligands, and/or Zr6O4(OH)4(CO2)12 clusters linked by nitro-terephthalic acid ligands. Full Article
syn Energy recovery in syngas applications By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:00:00 EDT The disclosed embodiments include systems for using an expander. In a first embodiment, a system includes a flow path and a gasification section disposed along the flow path. The gasification section is configured to convert a feedstock into a syngas. The system also includes a scrubber disposed directly downstream of the gasification section and configured to filter the syngas. The system also includes a first expander disposed along the flow path directly downstream from the scrubber and configured to expand the syngas. The syngas comprises an untreated syngas. Full Article
syn Apparatus and method for rapidly producing synthetic gas from bio-diesel by-product using microwave plasma By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT Provided are an apparatus and a method for rapidly producing a synthetic gas from a bio-diesel byproduct using microwave plasma, in which, while a plasma flame is generated by a plasma generator and waste glycerin, a bio-diesel byproduct, as fuel, is gasified by being supplied to the generated plasma flame of high temperature, the fuel is supplied in various types to increase the contact time or the contact area with the plasma flame and thus promote gasification thereof and the contents of steam and oxygen supplied and the plasma power are controlled to increase the collection amount of combustible gas and thus allow rapid production of the synthetic gas. Full Article
syn Method and system for producing synthetic gas from biomass By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT A method for producing synthetic gas from biomass by: a) grinding the biomass, feeding the biomass into a pyrolysis furnace while spraying a first superheated water vapor into the pyrolysis furnace, controlling the temperature of the pyrolysis furnace at 500-800° C., contacting the biomass with the first superheated water vapor for a pyrolysis reaction to yield crude synthetic gas and ash including coke; b) cooling the ash, and separating the coke from the ash; c) transporting the crude synthetic gas and the coke into a gasifier, spraying a second superheated water vapor into the gasifier, controlling the gasifier at an operating temperature of 1200-1600° C., contacting the biomass with the second superheated water vapor for a gasification reaction to yield primary synthetic gas; and d) cooling, removing dust, deacidifying, and desiccating the primary synthetic gas to obtain clean synthetic gas. Full Article
syn Enhanced plasma gasifiers for producing syngas By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT A plasma gasification reactor, and process for its operation, with one or both of, first, a quench zone within an upper part of a top section of the reactor and, second, feed ports through a lateral wall of a middle section of the reactor for supplying feed material to a feed bed within the middle section and the feed ports located proximate the feed bed. The quench zone is provided with nozzles for introducing a fluid to reduce the temperature of molten solid bits sufficiently to minimize their sticking within external ductwork. The middle section feed port arrangement assists in more thorough reaction of light particles in the feed material that may otherwise exit with gaseous products. Full Article
syn Method for forming synthesis gas using a plasma-catalyzed fuel reformer By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EDT A method of forming a synthesis gas utilizing a reformer is disclosed. The method utilizes a reformer that includes a plasma zone to receive a pre-heated mixture of reactants and ionize the reactants by applying an electrical potential thereto. A first thermally conductive surface surrounds the plasma zone and is configured to transfer heat from an external heat source into the plasma zone. The reformer further includes a reaction zone to chemically transform the ionized reactants into synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A second thermally conductive surface surrounds the reaction zone and is configured to transfer heat from the external heat source into the reaction zone. The first thermally conductive surface and second thermally conductive surface are both directly exposed to the external heat source. A corresponding apparatus and system are also disclosed herein. Full Article
syn Syngas cooler system and method of operation By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT A process and system for cooling syngas provides effective syngas cooling and results in reduced levels of fouling in syngas cooling equipment. A process for cooling syngas includes blending syngas with cooled recycled syngas in an amount effective for providing a blended syngas with a temperature at an inlet of a syngas cooler of about 600° F. to about 1400° F. The blended syngas changes direction of flow at least once prior to the inlet of the syngas cooler. Full Article
syn Reforming process for synthesis gas production and related plant By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT A reforming process for synthesis gas (12) production from a mixture of hydrocarbons (14) comprises a first step, or pre-reforming step, in which a process mixture 18), comprising said mixture of hydrocarbons :14: and steam (16), is subjected to a preliminary catalytic conversion reaction, obtaining a partial conversion product (22) comprising hydrogen, carbon oxides and hydrocarbons, and a second step, or main reforming step, in which said partial conversion product (22) is subjected to a conversion completion reaction, obtaining said synthesis gas (12), said pre-reforming step being carried out in pseudo-isothermal conditions. Full Article
syn Method and Device for Chronologically Synchronizing a Kinematic Location Network By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT Methods and devices are presented for synchronizing positioning signals in a kinematic location network. In particular, methods and devices are presented for synchronizing a unique positioning signal generated by a positioning-unit device to a reference positioning signal generated by a reference transmitter, where the positioning-unit device and the reference transmitter are moving relative to each other. In certain embodiments the reference transmitter or the positioning-unit device, or both, self-monitor trajectory data comprising one or more of location, velocity or acceleration, e.g. using inertial navigation systems, and broadcast that data in their positioning signals. The trajectory data enables estimation of Doppler shifts and propagation delays associated with the positioning signals, allowing measurement and correction of clock drift for synchronization of the positioning signals. Full Article
syn ASYNCHRONOUS SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND RELATED METHODS AND APPARATUS By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT An ultrasound device including an asynchronous successive approximation analog-to-digital converter and method are provided. The device includes at least one ultrasonic transducer, a plurality of asynchronous successive-approximation-register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) coupled to the at least one ultrasonic transducer, at least one asynchronous SAR in the plurality having a sample and hold stage, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a comparator, and control circuitry, wherein a DAC update event following at least one bit conversion is synchronized to a corresponding DAC update event of at least one other ADC in the plurality of ADCs. Full Article
syn BIOSYNCHRONOUS TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY FOR LONGEVITY, ANTI-AGING, FATIGUE MANAGEMENT, OBESITY, WEIGHT LOSS, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, DELIVERY OF NUTRACEUTICALS, AND THE TREATMENT OF HYPERGLYCEMIA, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, SLEEP DISORDERS, PARKINSON'S DISE By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT Systems and methods for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and treating hyperglycemia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and nicotine addiction involve synchronizing and tailoring the administration of nutraceuticals, medications and other substances in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythms, meal times and other factors. Improved control of blood glucose levels, extended alertness, and weight control, and counteracting of disease symptoms when they are at their worst are possible. An automated, pre-programmable transdermal administration system is used to provide pulsed doses of medications, pharmaceuticals, hormones, neuropeptides, anorexigens, pro-drugs, stimulants, nutraceuticals, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, essential oils, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, or other physiological active ingredient or precursor. The system can utilize a pump, pressurized reservoir, a system for removing depleted carrier solution, or other modulated dispensing actuator, in conjunction with porous membranes or micro-fabricated structures. Full Article
syn Method and apparatus for producing synthetic fuels By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT For producing synthetic fuels, an educt mixture containing steam and oxygenates, such as methanol and/or dimethyl ether, is converted to olefins on a catalyst in a first process stage, and this olefin mixture then is divided in a separating means into a stream rich in C1-C4 hydrocarbons and a stream rich in C5+ hydrocarbons. The stream rich in C5+ hydrocarbons is divided into a stream rich in C5 and C6 hydrocarbons and a stream rich in C7+ hydrocarbons, wherein the stream rich in C5 and C6 hydrocarbons is at least partly subjected to an etherification with methanol. The ethers thus obtained are admixed to the gasoline product stream. Full Article
syn Rekordbox 6: Now With Cloud Library Syncing By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:41:28 +0000 As we predicted earlier this year, a new Rekordbox version has been released. Rekordbox 6 has a new functionality, Cloud Library Sync, which allows the ability to upload tracks and playlists to Dropbox and sync them across multiple devices. Cloud Library Sync: Tracks, playlists, and track metadata are able to be synced across four different […] The post Rekordbox 6: Now With Cloud Library Syncing appeared first on DJ TechTools. Full Article News + Culture Pioneer Rekordbox DJ cloud library rekordbox 6 rekordbox dj syncing DJ library
syn Footwear Auxiliaries for Synchronously Toning Leg Muscles in Order to Straighten Back Posture By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A footwear effects toning of the leg muscles. It includes two soles and a redress mechanism contained within each of the soles for redressing the positions of the soles, in order to adjust corresponding feet positions by toning the leg muscles. A shock absorbing pebble for use within the soles, includes an elastic membrane that deforms under pressure, and that defines two chambers that are connected by means of a gas permeable membrane. In a balanced position, the first chamber is filled with a mixture of gas along with fluid, and the second chamber is filled with gas. As an external force is applied to the membrane, gas molecules are forced into the second chamber, inflating it until equilibrium is achieved, thus dampening the external force. Full Article
syn Arovane releases Spectral 2 soundset for Xfer Serum synth By rekkerd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:10:59 +0000 Arovane has announced the release of the Spectral 2 soundset, a fresh collection of 64 sounds for the popular Serum wavetable synthesizer by Xfer Records. The pack comes with 35 customized wavetables and 20 samples for the noise oscillator. Available for 19 EUR, Spectral 2 includes: 20 pads. 16 plucks. 13 soundscapes. 6 sweeps. 4 […] The post Arovane releases Spectral 2 soundset for Xfer Serum synth appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Patches and sound banks Arovane Serum
syn Erica Synths announces new Fusion series modules and system By rekkerd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:57:24 +0000 Erica Synths is one of the few manufacturers that uses vacuum tubes in its Eurorack modules — and those who are familiar with tube-based modules know that tubes can push the sound to extremes, or transform it into deep and saturated tones. Three new Fusion series modules have been announced: Fusion VCF3 , Fusion Modulator and […] The post Erica Synths announces new Fusion series modules and system appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Erica Synths Eurorack modular synthesizer
syn Hy2rogen releases Bass House for Serum, Future House Drops & EDM Synth Shots 9 By rekkerd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:22:55 +0000 Hy2rogen has launched its new sound pack Bass House for Serum, a collection of handcrafted presets for the popular Serum software synthesizer. The pack includes 100 bass sounds for Bass House, Hybrid Trap, Dubstep, and more. It’s been a while since we’ve had some brand new presets over here at HY2ROGEN and now we’re back […] The post Hy2rogen releases Bass House for Serum, Future House Drops & EDM Synth Shots 9 appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Patches and sound banks Samples and sound libraries future house Hy2rogen Loopmasters Micro Pressure Serum trap
syn Indossa releases Classic Synths free sample pack for OP-Z By rekkerd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:29:39 +0000 Indossa has announced the release of Classic Synths for OP-Z, a collection of samples from some classic ’80s ‘odd-ball’ synths, programmed for the OP-Z multimedia synthesizer and sequencer from Teenage Engineering. The pack also comes with some bonus 808 sounds and drum samples. 80’s Synth Waves programmed for OP-Z! Mount your OP-Z in content mode […] The post Indossa releases Classic Synths free sample pack for OP-Z appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Samples and sound libraries Casio Ensoniq freeware Teenage Engineering
syn Music-Society releases Doremi software synthesizer by Beatassist By rekkerd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:07:22 +0000 Music-Society has announced the release of Doremi, a free software synthesizer instrument by Beatassist.eu. Doremi features 2 oscillators, the 2nd oscillator can be used in 3 modes. Both oscillators have their own ADSR, volume and sub-oscillator. Noise oscillator with its own filter with resonance and ADSR. 2 filters with 4 modes and ADSR. Saturation on/off. […] The post Music-Society releases Doremi software synthesizer by Beatassist appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article Instrument plugins News freeware Music-Society synthesizer VST
syn Unique Vocal Production Bundle: Get 55% OFF VocalSynth 2, Manipulator & StereoSavage By rekkerd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:03:55 +0000 Plugin Boutique has launched the exclusive Unique Vocal Production Bundle, a collection of three plugins for vocal processing at 55% off the regular price. You will often find vocals at the heart of modern music productions, and while achieving a professional vocal sound is paramount to creating a successful record, adding a touch of uniqueness […] The post Unique Vocal Production Bundle: Get 55% OFF VocalSynth 2, Manipulator & StereoSavage appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article Effect plugins News Sales and promotions iZotope Plugin Boutique Polyverse Music sale vocals
syn Stagecraft Armory drum plugin & Infinity Synth on sale at 80% OFF By rekkerd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:08:28 +0000 Plugin Boutique has launched a sale on the Armory drum instrument by Stagecraft, offering 80% off for a limited time. The plugin comes with ADSR, cue points, independent tempo and pitch-shifting for any sample, effects chaining, and a massive catalogue of drum sounds. As with all of Stagecraft’s plugins, the displays they add are in-depth […] The post Stagecraft Armory drum plugin & Infinity Synth on sale at 80% OFF appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article Instrument plugins News Sales and promotions AAX AU drums Plugin Boutique sale Stagecraft synthesizer VST
syn UJAM bundles Finisher NEO and Waverazor Synth at over 40% OFF By rekkerd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:45:10 +0000 UJAM has announced an exclusive bundle deal, offering a 42% discount on the NEO Finisher audio effect and MOK Waverazor software synthesizer from Tracktion. NEO stands for bold exploration of new frontiers. It’s the first of its kind and a sheer endless source of inspiration for modern, epic, action-packed and thrilling audio effects. Forward-thinking sound […] The post UJAM bundles Finisher NEO and Waverazor Synth at over 40% OFF appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article Effect plugins Instrument plugins News Sales and promotions sale synthesizer Tracktion UJAM
syn Xenos Soundworks releases Synthwave Volume 2 for Sylenth1 By rekkerd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:50:59 +0000 Xenos Soundworks has announced the release of Synthwave Volume 2, a new soundset for the Sylenth1 software synthesizer by LennarDigital. ‘Synthwave Volume 2’ contains 80+ Sylenth presets with the same distinctive warm and analog feel that made Volume 1 popular. Producers of Synthwave and other 80s-influenced styles will find a treasure trove of vintage sounds […] The post Xenos Soundworks releases Synthwave Volume 2 for Sylenth1 appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Patches and sound banks Sylenth1 synthwave Xenos
syn Lo-fi Retrowave Synths with Forhill + Free Diva patches at Reverb Machine By rekkerd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:02:21 +0000 Reverb Machine has released a new synthwave tutorial guest-written by retrowave artist Forhill, in which he uncovers the patching and mixing techniques used to craft his signature sound. The article covers topics such as programming custom synth patches, using EQ to shape sounds, using stereo modulation and delay effects to create wide stereo sounds, and […] The post Lo-fi Retrowave Synths with Forhill + Free Diva patches at Reverb Machine appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Patches and sound banks Lo-Fi retrowave Reverb Machine synthwave tutorial