94 results about "Life extension" patented technology

Apparatus and methods for performing satellite proximity operations such as inspection, recovery and life extension of a target satellite through operation of a “Satellite Inspection Recovery and Extension” (“SIRE”) spacecraft which can be operated in the following modes (teleoperated, automatic, and autonomous). The SIRE concept further consists of those methods and techniques used to perform certain (on-orbit) operations including, but not limited to, the inspection, servicing, recovery, and lifetime extension of satellites, spacecraft, space systems, space platforms, and other vehicles and objects in space, collectively defined as “target satellites”. The three basic types of SIRE proximity missions are defined as “Lifetime Extension”, “Recovery”, and “Utility”. A remote cockpit system is provided to permit human control of the SIRE spacecraft during proximity operations.

Apparatus and methods for performing satellite proximity operations such as inspection, recovery and life extension of a target satellite through operation of a “Satellite Inspection Recovery and Extension” (“SIRE”) spacecraft which can be operated in the following modes (teleoperated, automatic, and autonomous). The SIRE concept further consists of those methods and techniques used to perform certain (on-orbit) operations including, but not limited to, the inspection, servicing, recovery, and lifetime extension of satellites, spacecraft, space systems, space platforms, and other vehicles and objects in space, collectively defined as “target satellites”. The three basic types of SIRE proximity missions are defined as “Lifetime Extension”, “Recovery”, and “Utility”. A remote cockpit system is provided to permit human control of the SIRE spacecraft during proximity operations.

A method or technique of operating the LED illumination system within a line scan camera comprises the operation of the LED illumination sources at a relatively high gain control level, less than the one hundred percent maximum or acceptable gain level, and a correspondingly reduced duty cycle level, which is less than one hundred percent (100%), so as to effectively reduce the aging of the LEDs and thereby achieve extended service lives for the LEDs. As the LEDs age with usage, whereby their luminosity levels degrade, the duty cycle percentage level is progressively increased until a maximum output or one hundred percent duty cycle percentage level is reached at which time the gain control percentage is progressively increased up until the maximum acceptable gain percentage level. An end-of-life prediction technique or routine is also capable of being derived from the progressively increased gain control percentages so as to enable the replacement of the LED illumination sources at appropriate times.

A CPU life-extension apparatus and method makes a processor appear to be an upgraded CPU to substantially all software applications accessed thereby, thereby reducing the need and expense of upgrading a selected processor. A CPU life-extension module translates new instructions, intended for a CPU upgrade, into instructions recognized by the processor. In addition, the CPU life-extension module is programmed to monitor reads from and writes to a processor's flags register to modify the flags to emulate those of an upgraded CPU. The CPU life-extension module is configured to respond to interrupts generated by the processor in order to perform its various tasks.

A memory life extension system and method is provided for managing operation of rewritable memory used to store a monotonically increasing sequence of multiple-byte binary values in a set of one or more memory locations in the rewritable memory. A first value is read in from a set of one or more memory locations. On detection of an instruction to store an incremented value, the incremented value is permuted by applying an encoding, in which a value of a least significant bit changes only on every second increment, to two least significant bits of the incremented value. On overflow of a least significant byte as a result of the increment, a cyclic byte-wise shift is applied to the incremented value. The permuted incremented value is then stored in the one or more memory locations.

An apparatus comprised of a power source, a set of primary loads, a set of life extension loads, and a controller. The power source is capable of supplying power and the set of primary loads is capable of being operated using the power. The set of life extension loads is capable of being operated using the power and capable of extending life of the set of primary loads. The controller is capable of controlling an operation of the set of primary loads and the set of life extension loads to optimize a total systems operating metric consisting of performance, energy use, and life to reduce a total cost.

Provided is a take-up vacuum processing device which prevents damage due to heat generation and occurrence of dielectric breakdown, thereby being suitable for life extension. An RF electrode (6) is disposed in a vacuum chamber (15). Accordingly, for example, compared to when a rotation introducing unit such as a capacitor coupling is disposed under atmospheric pressure, the occurrence of dielectric breakdown between a roller electrode (18) and the RF electrode (6) can be prevented if the interior of the vacuum chamber (15) is maintained at a predetermined degree of vacuum. Moreover, the problem of damage due to heat generation in conventional rotation introducing units such as a rotary connector is eliminated. Since the RF electrode (6) is disposed with a gap from the roller electrode (18), that is, since alternating-current voltage is applied to the roller electrode (18) without contact, wear due to contact does not occur, and thus the life extension of the electrodes can be achieved.

The invention relates to a crack initiation and expansion method in a restraint structural component based on laser shock peening. The crack initiation and expansion method comprises the following steps that pretreatment is carried out on the structural component with a damage spot; the damage spot of the structural component is subjected to surface enhancing and is covered with an absorption layer; a restraint layer is applied to the structural component covered with the absorption layer; shock peening pretreatment is carried out on the structural component; shock peening treatment is carried out on the structural component; aftertreatment is carried out on the peened structural component; and according to shock peening treatment on the structural component, a laser beam with the pulse width of 8-20 ns, wavelength of 535-1,064 nm, laser energy of 7-15 J, repeated frequency of 1-2 Hz and beam diameter of 0.5-3 mm is used for shock life-extension treatment. According to the method, scratches and gap cracks formed on the metal structural component are reduced, and extension of cracks is restrained and slows down; micro crack initiation of the damage spot of the structural component is effectively avoided; and the metallographic structure or shape of a damage area is not changed, and no machining is needed.

The present invention relates to a metallic component and method of manufacture of the component for use in a corrosive environment, such as components used in fossil fuel recovery or used in chemical facilities. The components comprise at least one metallic portion having a deep, stable layer of compressive stress for providing life extension and mitigation of fatigue and corrosion related failures. Preferably, the layer of compressive stress has a depth that exceeds the depth of any surface irregularities.

According to an aspect, a method includes generating, by a computer processor, thermo-fluid parameter estimates of a thermal management system (TMS) of an engine based on sensed parameters and monitoring for TMS component failures based on the thermo-fluid parameter estimates and the sensed parameters. Thermo-mechanical parameter estimates are generated based on selected thermo-fluid parameters. Life usage estimates and life usage rate estimates are generated based on the selected thermo-fluid parameters and the thermo-mechanical parameter estimates. Life usage rate targets are generated based on external commands and the life usage estimates. Limits and goals are modified based on the life usage rate estimates, failure flags, and the life usage rate targets. A model predictive control is applied to command one or more TMS control components based on thermo-mechanical model parameters, the failure flags, and the limits and goals.

The invention relates to a method for evaluating the life extension of a key pressure-bearing part of a thermal power overdue service unit. The evaluating method comprises the following steps: (1) concluding basic operation factors of the unit; (2) answering key questions of a pressure-bearing part to be subjected to life evaluation and the unit where the pressure-bearing part is located accordingto the basic operation factors concluded in the step (1); (3) evaluating the residual life of the pressure-bearing part according to the answer condition in the step (2), wherein the life evaluationin the step (3) comprises first-stage evaluation, second-stage evaluation and third-stage evaluation. The invention discloses a method for evaluating the life extension of the key pressure-bearing part of the thermal power overdue service unit. The method can be used for evaluating the service life extension of the key pressure-bearing part of the thermal power overdue service unit, the problems of uncertainty and inspecificity of an existing method for evaluating the service life extension of a key pressure-bearing part of domestic thermal power generating unit operation license continuationargumentation are solved, and the service life extension of the thermal power generating unit (equipment) part is more comprehensive, reasonable and economical.

The invention relates to the technical field of a turbine blade, and in particular to a life extension method of a nickel-based single crystal alloy blade based on heat treatment repairing. The life extension method comprises the following steps of: performing solid solution treatment to the nickel-based single crystal alloy blade so that a strengthening phase of the nickel-based single crystal alloy blade is completely dissolved in a matrix phase of the blade; performing cooling treatment to the nickel-based single crystal alloy blade after solid solution treatment, so that the strengtheningphase is analyzed from the middle of the matrix phase; performing a plurality of aging treatments to the nickel-based single crystal alloy blade after the cooling treatment, so that the strengtheningphase is completely precipitated from the matrix phase. The life extension method provided by the invention can repair the microstructure damage of the nickel-based single crystal alloy blade, so theservice life of the nickel-based single crystal alloy blade is prolonged.

The invention belongs to a long-life extension-resistant threaded mesh belt. The technical scheme includes that the long-life extension-resistant threaded mesh belt comprises bunching rods (2) which are sequentially connected with joint plates (1) on one side, thread lines (3) and the joint plates (1) on the other side. The long-life extension-resistant threaded mesh belt is characterized in that arch-shaped protruding heads (4) are manufactured at two ends of the bunching rods (2) and fixedly connected with the bunching rods (2) and the joint plates (1), the distance between top portions (41) of the protruding heads and external end faces (13) is smaller than that between external protruding faces (16) and the external end faces (13), inner ends (11) of the joint plates (1) are fixedly connected with the thread lines (3), each of outer ends (12) of the joint plates (1) comprises the external end face (13), an external end folding position (14), an external protruding position (15) and the external protruding face (16), and a hub friction bar (5) is correspondingly arranged outside of each of the external protruding faces (16). The long-life extension-resistant threaded mesh belt has the advantages of firmer structure and longer service life.

Applicant has disclosed a convenient method of automatic identification, communication with, and battery life extension and automatic recharging for a medical telemetry device, worn by a patient. Applicant's preferred method in its broadest sense comprises: once a patient puts the medical telemetry device into or near a base unit for charging, the device automatically starts communicating physiological data via the Internet to clinicians and / or remote servers for analysis.

The invention relates to the technical field of elevator industry, in particular to a block type electromagnetic brake of an elevator. The block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator comprises an electromagnet and a housing, wherein the electromagnet, a female iron core and a male iron core are all arranged in the housing, one end of the female iron core and one end of the male iron core are hinged with the top ends of two brake arms through connection rods after respectively stretched out of the housing, the middle end of each brake arms is hinged with one end of a cantilever, the bottoms of the two brake arms are connected together through a screw and a nut, a brake spring is arranged between the nut and the bottom end of each brake arm, brake tiles are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of the two brake arms, brake rubber blocks are fixedly arranged on the outer surfaces of the brake tiles, and the brake tiles are connected with the brake arms through air bags. When the block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator is used, impact force generated during the brake process is greatly reduced, and therefore the block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator is stable in performance, low in noise, and reliable in braking, and facilitates use life extension of a traction machine. The block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator has the advantages of being simple in structure, reasonable in arrangement, low in fabricating cost and the like.

A method for extending the operating life of a fuser used in an electrophotographic imaging apparatus is disclosed. A control algorithm monitors the number of substrates processed over the lifetime of the fuser and adjusts the fusing temperature of the fuser to compensate for changes occurring in the nip forming members of the fuser. The useful lifetime of the fuser is extended while fusing quality is maintained. A corresponding fuser assembly is also disclosed.

A novel omega-3 fatty acid / lipid based nutraceutical composition and a method of optimizing said omega-3 fatty acid / lipid based nutraceutical composition. The nutraceutical composition and method is based on the insight that different forms of high omega-3 fatty acid lipids (e.g. triglyceride form, ethyl ester form, free fatty acid form, phospholipid form) have different molecular modes and levels of action. Specifically the phospholipid form is likely more effective at promoting membrane fluidity and permeability, while the free fatty acid form is likely more effective at regulating cell receptors, such as the PPARα receptors, that are responsible for various metabolic effects including lipid metabolism. The desirability of producing omega-3 compositions that may act synergistically and thus more robustly to improve health and to some extent mimic markers of life extension such as shown by caloric restriction, along with specific optimization methods, markers, and compositions are taught.

This invention relates to polyphenolic compounds, in particular ethoxylated polyphenolic compounds and the use of such compounds in disease prevention, disease treatment, and life extension in humans and animals. The invention also relates to methods of preparing ethoxylated polyphenolic compounds, and preparation of compositions comprising the compounds, including dietary supplements and foods. The inventors describe how modified C-glycosidic ellagitannins are safe, palatable and effective at medium and high doses, and produce broad and profound health outcomes in mammals.

The invention relates to a control system and a control method for improving automobile starting vibration noise on the basis of braking force. The control system is mounted on an automobile braking system, the braking system comprises a brake pedal, a main brake cylinder connected with the brake pedal, brake discs mounted on wheels and brake calipers mated with the brake discs, the control system comprises a suspension posture control unit, a braking pressure actuator, wheel speed sensors arranged on the wheels and a hydraulic sensor arranged on the hydraulic output end of the main brake cylinder, the suspension posture control unit is respectively connected with the wheel speed sensors and the hydraulic sensor, and the braking pressure actuator is respectively connected with the main brake cylinder and the brake calipers. Compared with the prior art, the invention has the advantages of remarkable effect, simple structure, wide applicability, braking part life extension and the like.

The invention discloses a life extension type elastic seal sluice gate structure, and relates to seal structures between a sluice gate (1) and gate grooves (2). Sealing structures are arranged on two sides of the sluice gate (1) and matched with the gate grooves (2) in a ladle cover manner, and sealing strips (3) are arranged on the right end surfaces of the two sides of the sluice gate (1). According to the invention, water stop rubber seal article structures are arranged on the side surfaces of the sluice gate with lower water pressure, so that the conditions that the gate seal is not tight and then the safety problem is caused due to rubber aging, deformation and damage caused by the fact that a rubber seal article is directly applied on the front surface of the gate for sealing and the water impact force is large in the prior art are prevented; and the life extension type elastic seal sluice gate structure is simple in structure and simple and convenient to mount, the maintenance-free period of equipment is effectively prolonged, the problem of leakage is solved, safety guarantee is facilitated, the service life of the rubber seal article is prolonged, and stability and reliability of operation is improved.

The invention discloses a system for evaluating the service life of a generator running for a long time. The system comprises a qualification evaluation module, a generator inspection evaluation module and an on-site insulation diagnostic test evaluation module, wherein the qualification evaluation module comprises generator operation condition evaluation, maintenance condition evaluation, historical test data evaluation and delivery data evaluation; the generator inspection and evaluation module comprises professional inspection of accessible areas of a generator stator part, a rotor part andan iron core part; the on-site insulation diagnostic test evaluation module comprises a generator stator winding diagnostic test, a rotor winding diagnostic test and a stator core diagnostic test. Starting from aging elements of the generator, a targeted evaluation module is constructed according to the action mechanism and representation of each aging element, and finally, a generator life extension evaluation system which runs for a long time is jointly formed by a qualification evaluation module, a generator inspection evaluation module and a field insulation diagnostic test evaluation module.

A method of controlling thrust for a gas turbine engine of an aircraft is provided. The method includes determining a fan speed required for minimum thrust to achieve an aircraft operation. The method also includes determining an excess amount of thrust generated by the gas turbine engine. The method also includes reducing the amount of thrust generated by the gas turbine engine.

The invention provides a tea substitute beverage, namely, salubrious and life-extension tea, and fills the blank of conventional nutritional food and tea substitute beverages. The tea substitute beverage is prepared by mixing the powder of fructus cannabis, jerusalem artichoke and xylitol, wherein the mass ratio of fructus cannabis to jerusalem artichoke to xylitol is 1 : 1 : 0.001. The tea substitute beverage has the advantages of simple preparation process, no pollutions, low cost, sufficient sources of the raw materials, convenience for eating, special health-care and anti-cancer effects, and the like. The tea substitute beverage can enhance human body metabolism functions, is beneficial to health, can prolong life, significantly reduces blood sugar, serum cholesterol and triglyceride, and can effectively provide auxiliary treatment for diabetes.

The present invention relates to a composition for life extension, comprising reduced coenzyme Q10 as an active ingredient, as well as relates to a method of extending a life span using the composition comprising reduced coenzyme Q10 as an active ingredient. In the present invention, it has been found that long-term ingestion of feed that contains reduced coenzyme Q10 enables the life span of senescence-accelerated model mice to be extended. No sign indicating toxicity is observed in the senescence-accelerated model mice that have been fed with reduced coenzyme Q10 over a long period. Based on these findings, it was found that the composition containing reduce coenzyme Q10 as an active ingredient has potential to be a composition for life extension with high safety, capable of being taken for a long period. The present invention provides a composition, which can extend the life span of humans or animals, enables them to spend active and healthy senectitudes and shows high safety during the ingestion over a long period.

The present invention provides a life-extending agent comprising pyrroloquinoline quinone and / or a derivative of the pyrroloquinoline quinone.

The present document describes an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment that bind to serum albumin comprising three complementarity determining regions (CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3), for half-life extension of biologics. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, nucleic acid vectors, cells comprising the nucleic acid vectors, and methods of removing molecules from serum.

The invention discloses an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with life extension and open circuit prevention and belongs to the technical field of electrolytic capacitors. The aluminum electrolytic capacitor with life extension and open circuit prevention comprises an element, an aluminum shell and an aluminum cover. The element is covered by an aluminum shell and an aluminum cover to form an aluminum electrolytic capacitor body, and an outer side of the aluminum shell is equipped with a heat-dissipating explosion-proof outer casing formed by a base and a sleeve. When the device is used, excessends of lengthened positive and negative lead strips and rivets are connected by ultrasonic welding, therefore, the contact between the rivets and foil lead strips is effectively strengthened, and theopen circuit formed by corrosion due to the long-time use of the foil lead strips is prevented. When the device is overheated, a fan on the base rotate to allow the device to dissipate heat, a hollowcopper tube and a heat conductive film mounted on a cover plate contained in the sleeve can further improve heat dissipation efficiency, and therefore, the heat dissipating performance and the explosion-proof performance of a product are improved.