Method and apparatus for recycling lithium-ion batteries

    公开(公告)号:US09834827B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-05

    申请号:US13855994

    申请日:2013-04-03

    Abstract: Cathode material from exhausted lithium ion batteries are dissolved in a solution for extracting the useful elements Co (cobalt), Ni (nickel), Mn (manganese), Li (lithium), and Fe (iron) to produce active cathode materials for new batteries. The solution includes compounds of desirable materials such as cobalt, nickel and manganese dissolved as compounds from the exhausted cathode material of spent cells. Depending on a desired proportion, or ratio, of the desired materials, raw materials are added to the solution to achieve the desired ratio of the commingled compounds for the recycled cathode material for new cells. The desired materials precipitate out of solution without extensive heating or separation of the desired materials into individual compounds or elements. The resulting active cathode material has the predetermined ratio for use in new cells, and avoids high heat typically required to separate the useful elements because the desired materials remain commingled in solution.

    Edge sharpness measurement
    54.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09651466B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US14341168

    申请日:2014-07-25

    CPC classification number: G01N3/58

    Abstract: An edge sharpness measurement apparatus includes a clamp for securing a test medium against a frictional member, and an engagement mechanism for a normal force, such that the normal force directs the test medium against the frictional member with a force based on operational conditions of the test medium. A further engagement mechanism is for a tangential force, in which the engagement mechanism is adapted to increase the tangential force to identify a tangential force sufficient to dispose the frictional member across the test medium. A pivot defines an angle of application of the tangential force relative to the normal force, such that disposing the frictional member across the test medium defines a point of overcoming frictional forces between the test medium and the frictional member. A measurement device, such as a gauge or range on a spring, measures the tangential force sufficient to dispose the frictional member.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL
    56.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL 审中-公开
    网络访问控制系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170063859A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15247471

    申请日:2016-08-25

    Inventor: Craig A. Shue

    Abstract: Embodiments of the innovation relate to, in an access controller, a method for providing access to a network resource. The method includes receiving, by the access controller, a network access request and user interaction information associated with the network access request from the client device, the user access information received with the network access request from the client device. The method includes comparing, by the access controller, the user interaction information with a policy corresponding to the user interaction information. The method includes providing communication, by the access controller, between the client device and the network resource associated with the network access request in response to detecting an association between the user interaction information and the policy.

    Abstract translation: 该创新的实施例涉及在访问控制器中用于提供对网络资源的访问的方法。 所述方法包括由所述访问控制器从所述客户机设备接收与所述网络访问请求相关联的网络访问请求和用户交互信息,所述用户访问信息是从所述客户端设备接收到的所述网络访问请求。 该方法包括由访问控制器将用户交互信息与与用户交互信息相对应的策略进行比较。 响应于检测到用户交互信息和策略之间的关联,该方法包括由访问控制器在客户端设备与与网络访问请求相关联的网络资源之间进行通信。

    Inquiry skills tutoring system
    57.
    发明授权
    Inquiry skills tutoring system 有权
    查询技能辅导系统

    公开(公告)号:US09564057B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-07

    申请号:US15159539

    申请日:2016-05-19

    Abstract: An assessment engine includes a definition of inquiry skills being assessed. Assessment models are used to infer skill demonstration as one or more students engage in inquiry within computerized simulations and/or microworlds. A pedagogical agent and/or help system provides real-time feedback to one or more students based on the assessment model outputs, and/or based on additional models that track one or more students developing proficiency across inquiry tasks over time. A pedagogical agent and/or help system for science inquiry tutoring responds in real-time on the basis of knowledge-engineered and data-mined assessment and/or tracking models.

    Abstract translation: 评估引擎包括正在评估的查询技能的定义。 评估模型用于推测技能演示,因为一个或多个学生在计算机化模拟和/或微世界中进行查询。 教学代理和/或帮助系统基于评估模型输出,和/或基于跟踪一个或多个学生在一段时间内跨查询任务熟练度的附加模型来向一个或多个学生提供实时反馈。 用于科学咨询辅导的教学代理和/或帮助系统在知识设计和数据挖掘评估和/或跟踪模型的基础上实时响应。

    System and Method for Synchronizing Phases and Frequencies of Devices in Multi-User, Wireless Communications Systems
    60.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Synchronizing Phases and Frequencies of Devices in Multi-User, Wireless Communications Systems 有权
    用于在多用户,无线通信系统中同步设备的相位和频率的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140133479A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-15

    申请号:US14159796

    申请日:2014-01-21

    CPC classification number: H04W56/001 H04W56/0035

    Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing the phases and frequencies of devices in multi-user, wireless communications systems are provided. A primary beacon signal is transmitted by a destination node in a wireless communications network to a plurality of source nodes. Secondary beacon signals are also exchanged between the source nodes. Using the primary and secondary beacon signals, the nodes generate local phase and frequency estimates which are used to control local phases and frequencies of the source nodes. The source nodes then transmit common information to the destination at carrier frequencies based on the estimated local frequencies and phases, so that the phases and frequencies of the transmitted information are synchronized to facilitate coherent combining of the bandpass signals at the destination. Phase and frequency synchronization can be applied to wireless communications systems having any number of source nodes, and effects of Doppler shifts and moving platforms are accounted for. Acoustic and radio-frequency signaling can be utilized.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在多用户,无线通信系统中同步设备的相位和频率的系统和方法。 主信标信号由无线通信网络中的目的地节点发送到多个源节点。 次信标信号也在源节点之间交换。 使用主信标信号和次信标信号,节点产生用于控制源节点的局部相位和频率的局部相位和频率估计。 源节点然后基于估计的本地频率和相位在载波频率上将公共信息发送到目的地,使得所发送的信息的相位和频率被同步以促进目的地的带通信号的相干组合。 相位和频率同步可以应用于具有任何数量的源节点的无线通信系统,并且考虑到多普勒频移和移动平台的影响。 可以使用声学和射频信号。

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