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- Transducer System
- A longitudinal scan transducing apparatus for use with a television receiver comprising a magnetic transducer head having transverse conductors for supplying high frequency bias, tape transport features including a damping pad acting on the tape adjacent the head for damping high frequency vibration at the head, head shifting and tape reversal features, and television set adapter circuitry for supplying a wide-band video signal and for stabilizing reproduced sync signals., Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent
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- Electromagnetic Head
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Method for Recycling Electric Arc Furnace Dust
- This invention relates to the metallurgy of iron and particularly to the separation and recovery of metals from electric arc furnace (EAF) dusts. While the invention discloses a process for the separation and recovery applicable to zinc, lead, cadmium and antimony contained in such EAF dusts, the invention is particularly applicable to the separation and recovery of zinc. This invention describes a method for reducing the zinc contained in an EAF dust, volatilizing the metallic zinc so produced from the mass of the dust, and reoxidizing the metallic zinc to zinc oxide along with the simultaneous regeneration of hydrogen which can be recycled to treat additional EAF dust., Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent
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- New Product Evaluation and Improvement (Semester Unknown) IPRO 341
- Our mission is to build a modern, functional, and longstanding toolbox with the cooperation of Versatility Tool Works that fits the needs of the employees at Amada. This will be done through progressive prototyping and testing that will lead to innovative designs. We will mind expenses to make critical selections that have the highest cost effectiveness. Additionally, we will exercise cooperation amongst the whole team by utilizing the assets each person brings., Deliverables
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- Magnetic Record Member
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Hierarchical Structured Abstract Data Organization System
- A method in a data processing system and apparatus for organizing files, web pages, or web site members organized in a traditional first hierarchical file structure that is on a recordable medium of a data processing system. A user-defined metalabel is assigned to each of the electronic files, web pages, or web site members. The electronic files, web pages, or web site members are organized as a function of the metalabels into a second hierarchical file structure existing simultaneously with the first hierarchical file structure on the recordable medium of the data processing system. The files, web pages, or web site members can be organized or grouped by the metalabels for efficient searching or following conversations of group members on social networking sites., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Method for Detecting Collisions on and Controlling Access to a Transmission Channel
- A method for controlling multiple access of a transmission channel wherein a plurality of different patterns are assigned to a plurality of sending stations so that each sending station corresponds to a unique pattern, preferably a pattern represented by a Binomial coefficient. Each unique pattern is transmitted from a corresponding sending station to the transmission channel by way of a control minislot. Ternary feedback is received from the control minislot. A summation of different patterns within each control minislot are analyzed to detect whether a collision exists between the different patterns within each control minislot., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Our Energy Future (Semester Unknown) IPRO 332
- IPRO 332’s objective is to develop the groundwork for a tool, to be implemented either in Chicago Public School classrooms or community centers, which will deliver balanced, non-biased information to its constituents about energy issues that affect their daily lives. We seek to do this, firstly, by familiarizing ourselves with the most pressing energy issues, identifying knowledge deficits concerning these issues, and selecting areas around which our concentrated effort will be most productive. Second, we will be studying current teaching methodologies and technologies in order to ensure our tool is as effective as possible. And, finally, we will identify companies, agencies and organizations currently working to deliver energy information, and learn from their expertise and experience. Through this research, we hope to learn from those currently endeavoring to spread fact-based information about energy, while developing a program of our own that ascribes to the requirements of the Chicago Public Schools’ Curriculum guidelines., Deliverables for IPRO 332: Our Energy Future for the Spring 2007 semester
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- VIBRATIONAL STABILIZATION OF A CHEMICAL REACTOR - AN EXPERIMENTAL-STUDY
- Vibrational control is a method for modification of dynamic properties of linear and nonlinear systems by introduction of fast, zero-average oscillations in a system's parameters. It has been previously shown that forced oscillations introduced in the reactant flow rates to a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) cause a modification of theS- shaped steady-state curve. In the present note experimental evidence is given to show that this modification leads to the operation the CSTR at an asymptotically stable periodic regime located near an unstable steady-state of the reactor system having fixed flow rates. For a given average stabilized state, such a stabilizing mechanism results in a higher production rate or lower energy expenditure compared to a steady operation with shifted input conditions., Endnote format citation
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- Web-based Groupware for Team Collaboration (Semester Unknown) IPRO 353
- The objective for IPRO 353 is to evaluate the business opportunities for commercializing iGroups. We will do this by conducting research pertaining to primary competitors, the industry as a whole, consumers’ wants and needs, legal issues that could affect iGroups; conducting competitive analysis; developing a website to help market iGroups; and drafting a business plan and final report, which will include feasibility analysis and recommended future steps. Included in the business plan/final report will be: -description of iGroups -market and industry data -competitive analysis -list and description of applicable legal topics -financial data -website description/information -projections for income, sales, and cash flow -analysis of different business models/selected business model -final recommendations including suggested next steps, Deliverables
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- Production of Higher Molecular Weight Hydrocarbons from Methane
- A process for oxidative pyrolysis of halogenated methanes in the presence of oxygen-containing gas under non-flame conditions is provided whereby the formation of solid carbonaceous materials is significantly reduced, while high yields of desired higher molecular weight hydrocarbons such as acetylene and ethylene are maintained., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- A Business Plan for the Production of Crumb Rubber by Solid State Shear Extrusion (Fall 2003) EnPRO 351: A Business Plan for the Production of Crumb Rubber by Solid State Shear Extrusion ENPRO351 Fall2003 Final Presentation
- Hamid Arastoopour in Chemical Engineering has developed and patented technology for processing scrap rubber from tires in an extruder. This technology breaks the chemical bonds that result in the rubber being vulcanized. This allows the rubber to be reformed into new shapes and re-vulcanized resulting a true recycling of the material into new rubber parts. Most other rubber recycling technology only grinds up the rubber. These technologies allow the rubber to be used as a filler but does not allow true recycling of the rubber. There is a tremendous supply of used tires are a significant environmental problem as well as waste of a potential resource. This technology could provide the means to effectively use this waste. This project is continuing from the Spring 03 Semester. The Spring class has identified 10+ applications where the crumb rubber technology developed at IIT can be used, and two or three applications that are evolving as new crumb rubber applications. As part of their Business Plan, they've sought input from potential users of crumb rubber and competition regarding the crumb rubber characteristics required within each of these applications and the size of these respective applications in pounds of crumb rubber and dollar value for the last three years and the future three years. The end product of this effort will be the identification of the prime crumb rubber applications. The Fall IPRO team will be responsible for more detailed analysis of the prime crumb rubber application opportunities, with emphasis on determining the size/past and future growth of crumb rubber use within these key applications and the market share of competition within two categories of market entry. Once the prime applications are quantified and qualified in terms of their potential, the class would have to determine the optimum penetration strategy for this crumb rubber technology:1) One approach could be the sale of crumb rubber manufacturing equipment, utilizing this crub rubber technology2) A second entry option is to produce crumb rubber, selling to the users within each of these prime applications. A sub-alternative within this entry option is to continually move the manufacturing facility producing crumb rubber to those states supporting this manufacturing, where they seek to eliminate the excess number of spare tires being dumped into those states.To gain a meaningful penetration of these crumb rubber applications, based on the strenghs and weaknesses of the IIT technology, a detailed marketing plan will have to be developed, which will result in the optimum penetration within these applications. Once the optimum option for this crumb rubber technology is determined, based on each application's penetration scenario, a detailed analysis regarding the profit and loss of a manufacturing facility serving one or both options is required. A Business Plan supporting these analyses will then be prepared, followed by the solicitation of the necessary funding from venture and/ or angel sources., Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Studies under the Auspices of the Ed Kaplan Entrepreneurial Program, Project Plan for EnPRO 351: A Business Plan for the Production of Crumb Rubber by Solid State Shear Extrusion for Fall 2003 semester
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- Transition Metal Oxide-Containing Materials and the Synthesis Thereof
- Mixed-metal oxide-based solids composed of a linked array of a plurality of vanadium oxide building blocks wherein a vanadium and oxygen shell cluster encapsulate a central X unit, where X is at least one species selected from the group consisting of VO.sub.4, SO.sub.4, Cl, Br, I, H.sub.2 O, HCOO and NO.sub.2 and associated methods of synthesis are provided., Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Smart Binoculars for Military & Civilian Use (sequence unknown), IPRO 350 - Project Plan: IPRO%20350%20Project%20Plan%20F09_redacted
- GPS modules and tracking devices have influenced many advances in modern technology. The data GPS provides has replaced the map and compass, and can be crucial in many situations. Its current platform for use however requires the user to utilize a handheld device and direct his/her frame of view to a screen. In many situations there is a need to have eyes on and full awareness of surroundings, something that simply can't be done while holding and viewing a handheld device. To solve this dilemma, team Smart Specs has integrated ideas of GPS, heads-up displays, and datalink technology to form a design that will give the user full hands free capabilities. This device, worn like glasses, allows the user to track objects and even designate objects to be tracked, which are all shown through heads-up display., Project plan for IPRO 350: Smart Binoculars for Military & Civilian Use for the fall 2009 semester
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- Zoo Tech (Semester Unknown) IPRO 318
- The members of IPRO 318 are collaborating with the Brookfield Zoo to develop an iPhone application that will enhance the visitors’ experience and interactions with the zoo environment. This application will be an educational device in addition to trip planning tool. As such, it will be broken down into two major components. First, an educational module that includes the guided inquiry system for animal identification with other informative and interesting functions (such as games, social networks, etc.). Second, the commodity module, which includes an interactive map with GPS, basic park information (such as hours, tickets, parking, etc.), and functions related to other services provided by the zoo. Additionally, it involves designing a sleek, logical, user-friendly layout. By organizing the animal database and additional information provided by the zoo, and coupling this with the tools available on the iPhone, IPRO 318 seeks to design an efficient and entertaining means of utilizing modern technology to explore the zoo and its animals. This document provides a detailed overview of the project, including the plan of action, work breakdown, project goals, background information, and the organization of the IPRO team., Deliverables
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- Reversible Drive for a Magnetic Recording Medium
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation, United States Patent
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- Design of a Sustainable New City in China (Semester Unknown) IPRO 316
- A. Create a program for a sustainable city that incorporates all sustainable design practices and is affordable and desirable to live in., Deliverables