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Fluorinated Metal-Organic Frameworks for Hydrocarbon Storage
Patent relating to fluorinated metal-organic frameworks for hydrocarbon storage.
Date:
October 7, 2011
Creator:
Omary, Mohammad A. & Yang, Chi
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tunable Polymer-Based Sonic Structures
Patent relating to methods and devices for controlling the propagation of sound and particularly to tunable polymer-based sonic structures.
Date:
November 14, 2013
Creator:
Walker, Ezekiel; Neogi, Arup & Cai, Tong
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Near-Field Magneto-Optical Microscope
A device and method for mapping magnetic fields of a sample at a resolution less than the wavelength of light without altering the magnetic field of the sample is disclosed. A device having a tapered end portion with a magneto-optically active particle positioned at the distal end thereof in communication with a fiber optic for transferring incoming linearly polarized light from a source thereof to the particle and for transferring reflected light from the particle is provided. The fiber optic has a reflective material trapping light within the fiber optic and in communication with a light detector for determining the polarization of light reflected from the particle as a function of the strength and direction of the magnetic field of the sample. Linearly polarized light from the source thereof transferred to the particle positioned proximate the sample is affected by the magnetic field of the sample sensed by the particle such that the difference in polarization of light entering and leaving the particle is due to the magnetic field of the sample. Relative movement between the particle and sample enables mapping.
Date:
December 6, 2005
Creator:
Vlasko-Vlasov, Vitalii; Welp, Ulrich & and Crabtree, George W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Method for making devices having intermetallic structures and intermetallic devices made thereby
A method and system for making a monolithic intermetallic structure are presented. The structure is made from lamina blanks which comprise multiple layers of metals which are patternable, or intermetallic lamina blanks that are patternable. Lamina blanks are patterned, stacked and registered, and processed to form a monolithic intermetallic structure. The advantages of a patterned monolithic intermetallic structure include physical characteristics such as melting temperature, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Applications are broad, and include among others, use as a microreactor, heat recycling device, and apparatus for producing superheated steam. Monolithic intermetallic structures may contain one or more catalysts within the internal features.
Date:
January 6, 2004
Creator:
Paul, Brian Kevin; Wilson, Rick D. & Alman, David E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Method and Apparatus for measuring Gravitational Acceleration Utilizing a high Temperature Superconducting Bearing
Gravitational acceleration is measured in all spatial dimensions with improved sensitivity by utilizing a high temperature superconducting (HTS) gravimeter. The HTS gravimeter is comprised of a permanent magnet suspended in a spaced relationship from a high temperature superconductor, and a cantilever having a mass at its free end is connected to the permanent magnet at its fixed end. The permanent magnet and superconductor combine to form a bearing platform with extremely low frictional losses, and the rotational displacement of the mass is measured to determine gravitational acceleration. Employing a high temperature superconductor component has the significant advantage of having an operative temperature at or below 77K, whereby cooling maybe accomplished with liquid nitrogen.
Date:
November 6, 1998
Creator:
Hull, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Integrated process for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel
This invention is comprised of a process for recovering nuclear fuel from spent fuel assemblies that employs a single canister process container. The cladding and fuel are oxidized in the container, the fuel is dissolved and removed from the container for separation from the aqueous phase, the aqueous phase containing radioactive waste is returned to the container. This container is also the disposal vessel. Add solidification agents and compress container for long term storage.
Date:
March 6, 1991
Creator:
Forsberg, C. W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Precision surface machining
Precision finishing apparatus utilizing line contact polishing to produce optical quality parts. A rotatable cylinder is horizontally disposed above a workpiece which is mounted on a rotatable, and horizontally and vertically adjustable chuck. Predetermined surfaces can be cut into the surface of the cylinder to produce figures of revolution, such as aspheres,, when the workpiece is being rotated.
Date:
March 6, 1991
Creator:
Lazazzera, Vito J. & Schmell, Rodney A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ringlight for use in high radiation
The present invention relates generally to ringlight for providing illumination about a central viewing area and more particularly to an improved ringlight design suitable for use in automatic gaging applications conducted in hostile radioactive environments. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a ringlight which is relatively simple in construction and with few parts, and which is thus very reliable in operation. The above and other objects are achieved in the present invention by a ringlight providing an annular array of light-emitting elements centered about a viewing passage, wherein the improvement comprises: a first annular body, a second annular body mounted concentrically within the first annular body so as to form an annular void and light-emitting aperture therebetween, and a plurality of optical fibers extending into the void with end portions thereof secured therein so as to form an annular array of optical fiber end surfaces at said light-emitting aperture, the first and second bodies cooperating to angle the end portions of the plurality of optical fibers toward a central axis of the viewing passage.
Date:
March 6, 1991
Creator:
Baylor, G. A. & Jacket, H. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electrical safety device
This invention consists of an electrical safety device for use in power tools that is designed to automatically discontinue operation of the power tool upon physical contact of the tool with a concealed conductive material. A step down transformer is used to supply the operating power for a disconnect relay and reset delay. When physical contact is made between the power tool and the conductive material, an electrical circuit through the disconnect relay is completed and the operation of the power tool is automatically interrupted. Once the contact between the tool and conductive material is broken, the power tool can be quickly and easily reactivated by a reset push button activating the reset relay. A remote reset is provided for convenience and efficiency of operation.
Date:
September 6, 1990
Creator:
White, D. B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ductile nickel-silicon alloy
An improvement over prior compositions wherein the ductility of Ni-Si alloys are improved with minor alloying additions of hafnium or zirconium.
Date:
August 6, 1990
Creator:
Oliver, W. C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ductile nickel-silicon alloy
An improvement over prior compositions wherein the ductility of Ni-Si alloys are improved with minor alloying additions of hafnium or zirconium.
Date:
August 6, 1990
Creator:
Oliver, W. C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coolant monitoring apparatus for nuclear reactors. [PWR; BWR]
A system for monitoring coolant conditions within a pressurized vessel is described. A length of tubing extends outward from the vessel from an open end containing a first line restriction at the location to be monitored. The flowing fluid is cooled and condensed before passing through a second line restriction. Measurement of pressure drop at the second line restriction gives an indication of fluid condition at the first line restriction. Multiple lengths of tubing with open ends at incremental elevations can measure coolant level within the vessel.
Date:
August 6, 1981
Creator:
Tokarz, R.D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Glass-heat-pipe evacuated-tube solar collector
A glass heat pipe is adapted for use as a solar energy absorber in an evacuated tube solar collector and for transferring the absorbed solar energy to a working fluid medium or heat sink for storage or practical use. A capillary wick is formed of granular glass particles fused together by heat on the inside surface of the heat pipe with a water glass binder solution to enhance capillary drive distribution of the thermal transfer fluid in the heat pipe throughout the entire inside surface of the evaporator portion of the heat pipe. Selective coatings are used on the heat pipe surface to maximize solar absorption and minimize energy radiation, and the glass wick can alternatively be fabricated with granular particles of black glass or obsidian.
Date:
August 6, 1981
Creator:
McConnell, R.D. & VanSant, J.H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Neutron and gamma radiation shielding material, structure, and process of making structure
The present invention is directed to a novel neutron and gamma radiation shielding material consisting of 95 to 97% by weight SiO/sub 2/ and 5 to 3% by weight sodium silicate. In addition, the method of using this composition to provide a continuous neutron and gamma radiation shielding structure is disclosed.
Date:
July 6, 1981
Creator:
Hondorp, H.L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dust-Feed Mechanism
The invention is a dust feed device for delivery of a uniform supply of dust for long periods of time to an aerosolizing means for production of a dust suspension. The device utilizes at least two tandem containers having spiral brushes within the containers which transport the dust from a supply to the aerosolizer means.
Date:
April 6, 1981
Creator:
Milliman, Edward M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
In-situ vitrification of soil. [Patent application]
A method of vitrifying soil at or below a soil surface location. Two or more conductive electrodes are inserted into the soil for heating of the soil mass between them to a temperature above its melting temperature. Materials in the soil, such as buried waste, can thereby be effectively immobilized.
Date:
April 6, 1981
Creator:
Brouns, R. A.; Buelt, J. L. & Bonner, W. F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Radioactive hot-cell access-hole decontamination machine
A radioactive hot cell access hole decontamination machine is disclosed. A mobile housing has an opening large enough to encircle the access hole and has a shielding door, with a door opening and closing mechanism, for uncovering and covering the opening. The housing contains a shaft which has an apparatus for rotating the shaft and a device for independently translating the shaft from the housing through the opening and access hole into the hot cell chamber. A properly sized cylindrical pig containing wire brushes and cloth or other disks, with an arrangement for releasably attaching it to the end of the shaft, circumferentially cleans the access hole wall of radioactive contamination and thereafter detaches from the shaft to fall into the hot cell chamber.
Date:
April 6, 1981
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Solar coal-gasification reactor with pyrolysis-gas recycle. [Patent application]
Coal (or other carbonaceous matter, such as biomass) is converted into a product gas that is substantially free from hydrocarbons. The coal is fed into a solar reactor, and solar energy is directed into the reactor onto coal char, creating a gasification front and a pyrolysis front. A gasification zone is produced well above the coal level within the reactor. A pyrolysis zone is produced immediately above the coal level. Steam, injected into the reactor adjacent to the gasification zone, reacts with char to generate product gases. Solar energy supplies the energy for the endothermic steam-char reaction. The hot product gases flow from the gasification zone to the pyrolysis zone to generate hot char. Gases are withdrawn from the pyrolysis zone and reinjected into the region of the reactor adjacent the gasification zone. This eliminates hydrocarbons in the gas by steam reformation on the hot char. The product gas is withdrawn from a region of the reactor between the gasification zone and the pyrolysis zone. The product gas will be free of tar and other hydrocarbons, and thus be suitable for use in many processes.
Date:
April 6, 1981
Creator:
Aiman, W.R. & Gregg, D.W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Baby Net Frame.
Patent for a frame that can support a baby net and can be collapsed for easy storage. The frame also features components that prevent collapse and provide stability when in use.
Date:
June 6, 1922
Creator:
Akers, Blessie E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fishing Tool
Patent for invention that improves fishing. Not only is the tool used for fishing, it can find and remove objects from the water.
Date:
December 6, 1921
Creator:
Brown, Charles Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Knee-Pad.
Patent for a pneumatic knee-pad, to protect the clothing and relieve pain of workers who kneel for prolonged periods of time.
Date:
December 6, 1921
Creator:
Shelton, James T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Hoist.
Patent for vehicle hoist that "will be operated automatically by the momentum of the vehicle" (lines 17-19). The hoist is intended to be accessible to all users, professional and layperson, due to its simple design and lower price.
Date:
December 6, 1921
Creator:
Boutte, John G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Windmill.
Patent for a windmill for "connecting or mounting a pump rod and a pitman for transmitting movement from the crank shaft carrying the wheel" (lines 14-16) in a balanced way that will reduce wear and tear. Additionally, other elements attached to the supporting structure will "compensate for the the uneven action due to the variable pull on the pitman and pump rod." (lines 31-33).
Date:
December 6, 1921
Creator:
Winslett, William Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automobile Attachment.
Patent for an automobile floorboard attachment for closure of clutch pedal openings, keeping the motor's heat from passing through.
Date:
September 6, 1921
Creator:
Sears, Joseph M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History