A method for on-off modulation of a transmitter coil current of a high-Q resonant circuit transmitter comprising the steps of sensing a zero... Show moreA method for on-off modulation of a transmitter coil current of a high-Q resonant circuit transmitter comprising the steps of sensing a zero-crossing of the transmitter coil current and substantially instantaneously interrupting the transmitter coil current, and a high-Q resonant circuit transmitter for carrying out said method. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology Sponsorship: United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services United States Patent Show less
Fostering Synergy will create a community based support system by pairing young mothers outgrowing the foster care system with community... Show moreFostering Synergy will create a community based support system by pairing young mothers outgrowing the foster care system with community matriarchs in need of companionship. Each generation has social and physical needs that can be eased through the Fostering Synergy support system. Show less
PHOTONASTIC is a concept addressing the invention, design, production and potential implementation of a building integrated system. The system... Show morePHOTONASTIC is a concept addressing the invention, design, production and potential implementation of a building integrated system. The system attempts to address the relationship between energy conservation and architectural facade innovation. The skin affects both the appearance and performance in such a way that these features promote new design concepts and stimulate technical developments for the architecture of the future. Show less
Compositions suitable for tool use and containing from about 10 to about 40% of a material selected from the group consisting of tungsten and... Show moreCompositions suitable for tool use and containing from about 10 to about 40% of a material selected from the group consisting of tungsten and molybdenum and mixtures thereof; from about 0.5 to about 4% carbon; at least one reactive metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, silicon and manganese; the balance a mixture of iron and cobalt. The alloy is formed by the hot consolidation of pre-alloyed powders and results in an alloy having a uniformly dispersed carbide phase of a grain size less than 3 microns. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
A presentation covering the period 1996-2015 with regards to the the Contrails Digital Initiative (fka Wright Air Development Center Digital... Show moreA presentation covering the period 1996-2015 with regards to the the Contrails Digital Initiative (fka Wright Air Development Center Digital Collection). Covered are the conception of the project, features of the website over time, technological changes affecting the project, interactions with government officials over the content, changes in the project model based on changes in shallow web indexing algorithms of search engines, and plans for the future. Presented at the Spring 2015 meeting of the Northeastern Illinois Documents Librarians, on May 15th, 2015 in the Cherry Room of Paul V. Galvin Library on IIT's Main Campus. Show less
An apparatus and process for pulverization of polymeric material having a multi-component screw disposed within an elongated cylindrical... Show moreAn apparatus and process for pulverization of polymeric material having a multi-component screw disposed within an elongated cylindrical housing. The multi-component screw has an independently rotatable extrusion portion and an independently rotatable pulverization portion. A cooling means is provided to maintain the fine powder material produced during the pulverization process at a desired temperature. In one embodiment of this invention, a second multi-component screw having an independently rotatable extrusion portion and an independently rotatable pulverization portion is disposed within the elongated cylindrical housing. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
Antifertility drug complexes which have enhanced effectiveness and prolonged release of the antifertility drug. The complex includes an... Show moreAntifertility drug complexes which have enhanced effectiveness and prolonged release of the antifertility drug. The complex includes an antifertility drug, a polybasic acid and a polyvalent metal ion. The antifertility drug is in the form of a basic amine derivative. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
An electrohydrodynamic conduction liquid pumping system includes a vessel configured to contain a liquid or a liquid/vapor therein. This... Show moreAn electrohydrodynamic conduction liquid pumping system includes a vessel configured to contain a liquid or a liquid/vapor therein. This vessel can be of a elongate conduit configuration, an elongate channel configuration or a liquid enclosure configuration. At least a single pair of electrodes are disposed in a spaced apart relation to each other on the vessel and configured to be oriented in the liquid. A power supply is coupled to the electrodes and operable to generate electric fields in between the pair of electrodes, the electric forces inducing a net liquid movement relative to the vessel. Various electrode designs are embraced within the concept of this invention. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
This project was done as a response to the thriving public performance community at the northern side of Grant park in Chicago, IL. As a... Show moreThis project was done as a response to the thriving public performance community at the northern side of Grant park in Chicago, IL. As a former resident of the South Loop a rift was readily perceived between the North and South ends of the park in both venues for entertainment as well as general amenities. This project looked to fill a void on the south end of the park to create both a more welcoming outdoor space for the public but also to create a performance venue that could help bring business and pedestrian traffic to the southern end of the loop. Show less
PHOTONASTIC is a concept addressing the invention, design, production and potential implementation of a building integrated system. The system... Show morePHOTONASTIC is a concept addressing the invention, design, production and potential implementation of a building integrated system. The system attempts to address the relationship between energy conservation and architectural facade innovation. The skin affects both the appearance and performance in such a way that these features promote new design concepts and stimulate technical developments for the architecture of the future. Show less