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Document | Title | Date |
20080210308 | Method and Structure for Retaining a Tube - A method and structure for retaining a tube in place relative to a surface of a device, such as a motor or pump, for fluid communication there-between. The tube retainer comprises a tube having a retention groove, disposed adjacent an open end thereof, and a holding clamp having a slot which is engageable with the retention groove. The holding clamp further comprises a bolt hole for receiving a threaded bolt for engaging a threaded bore in the device to attach the holding clamp thereto, thereby holding and retaining the tube relative to the surface of the device. | 09-04-2008 |
20080264493 | Device and method for maintaining a static seal of a high pressure pump - A pressure enclosure includes a first component having an opening, a second component coupled to the first component in a position over the opening, a third component positioned between the first and second components and covering the opening, and a load chamber defined by a space between the second and third components and configured such that pressure in the load chamber biases the third component against the first component to seal the opening. The pressure enclosure may be a cylinder of a pump for pressurizing fluid or gas, with the first component a cylinder body, the second component an end cap and the third component a valve body, with the load chamber biasing the valve body against the cylinder body. | 10-30-2008 |
20080314455 | Vacuum insulated piping assembly method - Method of assembling a vacuum insulated piping run for conducting a cryogenic fluid in which piping sections are produced in a first location and then assembled in a second location into a piping run. Each of the piping sections incorporates an outer cylindrical casing and an inner pipe for transport of the cryogenic fluid to form an inner annular region for containing insulation that can be radiation shield insulation and aerogel blankets. The piping sections are joined by welding the ends of the inner pipes together and then joining the outer cylindrical casing by a shell-like section. Points of connections are tested by vacuum testing techniques as each of the connections is made. Thereafter, the annular region is purged with a condensable gas such as carbon dioxide and subjected to a subatmospheric pressure. | 12-25-2008 |
20090050213 | Connector, Connector System and Use Thereof - The invention relates to a connector ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090095353 | Diverter valve apparatus and method - Embodiments of the invention provide a diverter valve and a method of providing debris resistance in a diverter valve. The diverter valve can include a valve housing defining a valve chamber and at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The diverter valve can include a flow diverter extending into the valve chamber and pivotally coupled relative to the valve housing about a pivot axis defined through the valve chamber. The flow diverter can include a main portion extending into the valve chamber and a plunger portion disposed outside of the valve chamber. The main portion can have a diverting wall radially spaced apart from the pivot axis. The flow diverter can include a rib extending radially inwardly from the diverting wall toward the pivot axis. The diverter valve can also include at least one wing member positioned within the inlet port and secured relative to the valve housing. | 04-16-2009 |
20090095354 | UNIVERSAL FLUID FLOW ADAPTOR - A universal fluid flow adaptor may be formed of a single structure having a plurality of vertical conduits to receive a gas flow, the plurality of vertical conduits extending through the single structure from the top surface to the bottom surface, a plurality of horizontal conduits to receive a gas flow, the plurality of horizontal conduits extending through the first side, the second side, the first end, and the second end at an interior of the single structure, wherein one or more of the plurality of vertical conduits converge with at least one of the plurality of horizontal conduits at the interior of the single structure, and wherein one or more of the plurality of horizontal conduits converge to form at least one cross-shaped conduit at the interior of the single structure. | 04-16-2009 |
20090095355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING PIPE - The present invention includes a device and method for reinforcing the portions of an inflation bladder not contained by a liner in pipeline renewal applications. A liner/bladder assembly is provided wherein the liner is positioned relative to the bladder such that a portion of the bladder having a greater wall thickness extends beyond the ends of the liner. The present invention also includes a device and method for repairing the junction of a main pipe and the lateral pipe with bladders reinforced in areas unconstrained by the liners. | 04-16-2009 |
20090107558 | HEATED PIPE AND METHODS OF TRANSPORTING VISCOUS FLUID - The invention includes systems and methods for heating a fluid and transporting the fluid at an elevated temperature. The system includes a fiber reinforced spoolable pipe. This spoolable pipe may include an inner layer, at least one reinforcing layer, at least one heating element, and at least one insulation layer. The heating element may be located external to the inner layer. The invention also includes methods of deploying and rehabilitating a spoolable pipe for transporting a fluid at elevated temperature. | 04-30-2009 |
20090126800 | PROTECTANT APPLICATION - A hand-held nozzle is attached to the end of a vacuum and fluid delivery hose of an upright deep cleaner. The nozzle includes a reservoir to contain a solution to be applied to a surface. When a solution delivery system of the deep cleaner is pressurized, water from the upright cleaner clean water tank is routed through the hose to the hand-held nozzle. The water is routed through a venturi valve connected to the reservoir, which draws the solution to the valve to mix with the water stream. The resultant mixture flows from the hand-held nozzle for application to a surface being treated. One embodiment of the solution reservoir includes a retainer cap bonded to the reservoir and utilizing a bayonet-type mounting arrangement for mounting the reservoir to a nozzle assembly. | 05-21-2009 |
20090159134 | Water Manifold System And Method - A system for distributing water within a building operates to distribute water from a pressurized water supply source to devices that receive water, such as faucets, toilets, showers, sprinklers, and hot water heating devices. The system includes at least one manifold which may be of unitary molded plastic construction and comprised of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). The manifold includes an entry port and a plurality of outlet ports which are also referred to as sockets. The sockets are configured to receive fitting inserts of various types that include water line connectors. The sockets are also configured to accept standard plastic water conduits therein in cemented relation. The water line connectors may include metallic connectors such as barbed fittings, which can be used to connect the manifold and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe in nonthreaded relation. Manifolds may be connected together to provide suitable distribution arrangements. | 06-25-2009 |
20090255588 | ADJUSTABLE LOCKING SPOUT SHANK - A spout shank allows a spout to be mounted on one side of a mounting surface and then connected to a water supply source disposed on the other side of the mounting surface. The spout shank has a length that is adjustable over a range of lengths to accommodate mounting surfaces with different thicknesses. | 10-15-2009 |
20090301568 | Verifiable Closing and Locking System of a Cylindrical Passageway - A method according to this invention employs a set of valves, a series of pressure checks, and a physical stop for verifying the closing of a locking system of a cylindrical passageway. The method may also employ an equalization piping. The valves isolate a tapping machine, a pipeline, and the equalization piping from one another so that product cannot flow from one to the other. The valves are then opened as a series of pressure checks are performed. A completion plug is then lowered into the passageway until the plug comes to rest within the passageway and is oriented so that a locking ring of the plug is in a filly expanded position. The expanded position is then confirmed by raising the plug until its upward travel is restricted. The plug is then released and pressure above the plug is reduced to 0 psi gauge. | 12-10-2009 |
20100024893 | Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems - Reverse osmosis filtration systems that are self contained and easily converted from above the counter use to below the counter use. The systems feature a simple construction, including a two piece manifold assembly to which filters, including a reverse osmosis filter, a product water storage tank and a control valve connect, all without separate fasteners. The manifold assembly provides all water connections within the system, and includes connections to connect to a water supply, a drain, two dispensers and to an auxiliary water storage tank. The system pressurizes squeeze water for product water dispensing, providing maximum efficiency, maximum storage capacity for a given tank size and maximum pressure for dispensing product water. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
20100071778 | SPOUT TIP RETENTION METHOD - An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout. | 03-25-2010 |
20100071779 | Compressed Air Supply System for a Commercial Vehicle, and Method for Operating a Compressed Air Supply System - A compressed air supply system for a commercial vehicle includes a compressed air inlet that can be coupled to a compressor, a filter unit that is coupled to the compressed air inlet via a delivery line, a discharge valve unit that is coupled to a discharge outlet and the delivery line, an energy saving control output that can be coupled to a control input of the compressor, a first valve unit and a second valve unit, wherein the discharge value unit, the energy saving control output, and the regeneration of the filter unit can be controlled via the value units. A first control input of the discharge value unit, the energy saving control output and the regeneration of the filter unit can be controlled via the first value unit. A second control input of the discharge value unit can be controlled via the second value unit. A method is provided for operating the compressed air supply system. | 03-25-2010 |
20100089462 | AUTOMATED FLOWBACK AND INFORMATION SYSTEM - An automated flowback system allows control and operation of the system from a remote location away from the dangers of high-pressure gases or abrasives traveling at high velocities that cause damage or failure to equipment piping valves. The system provides techniques and mechanical components installed in flowlines in any position without having to cut and thread, weld or fabricate pipe to fit. This system includes an expansion coupling with axial adjusting lengths adequate to compensate for variations between two points. The expansion coupling is secured and installed into position eliminating field cut and threading, welding or fabrication. The system also includes a blast barrel with an installed choke nipple, choke bean or choke insert with a chosen orifice size for multiple chambered ports. The blast barrel retracts between two fixed points without having to dismantle any connections or be removed from the fluid flow. | 04-15-2010 |
20100096021 | Method for Providing Leak Detection in Pre-Insulated Piping - A method is shown for providing status detection, in particular leak detection, in a pre-insulated pipeline for the transportation of media, in particular, steam or hot water. The pipeline has an inner medium-carrying pipe, a surrounding heat-insulating layer of bonded foam, and an outer protective polyolefin jacket. A special length of polymer coated wire is included as a part of the normal bare conductor wire which is used as a part of the electrical sensing system of the pipeline and is used to by-pass various obstructions in the foamed insulation of the pipeline. The insulated length of the coated wire is heat fused at points of egress and ingress through the outer polymeric jacket with the compatible materials of the coated wire and jacket forming a water tight seal. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101658 | COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL ASSEMBLY CONTAINING DISTRIBUTOR PLATE - The present invention provides a composite pressure vessel containing a distributor plate. The distributor plate comprises a thermoplastic polymeric disk having a top side, a bottom side, a perimeter edge and a central opening. The disk is provided with a plurality of radial slits, which define fluid flow passages through the disk between the central opening and the perimeter edge. The fluid flow passages through the disk are adapted to swirl fluid flowing through the disk from the bottom side to the top side such that it swirls around the central opening. The perimeter edge of the distributor plate is joined to an inner side of a thermoplastic liner during or immediately after the thermoplastic liner is formed by a blow-molding process or a rotational molding process. | 04-29-2010 |
20100116350 | Self-centering filters, coalescers and separators - This self-centering device for cylindrical elements such as filters, coalescers and separators having a central axis and adapted for placement with an open end over and in communication with an aperture with a rod extending from its center incorporates or includes a notched member having an open side adapted for lateral capture of the rod along with a holding structure for holding the notched member in position proximate the central axis. The holding structure includes a connector for connection of the self-centering element to the cylindrical element, and a dividing member adapted to divide the open end of the cylindrical element into portions in communication with the open side and portions not in communication with the open side. The connector can advantageously take the form of a member attached to the cylindrical element proximate the open end, a member attached to a rim of the cylindrical element proximate said open end, and/or a member forming a portion of the rim attached to the cylindrical element proximate said open end. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122734 | MEDICAL GAS LINE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An apparatus is provided for purging a medical gas line having an outlet that includes a back body having a bore in communication with the gas line. An elongate body includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is configured for insertion within a bore of a back body of an outlet of the medical gas line. The distal portion includes a first port and the proximal portion includes a second port that is in fluid communication with the first port for permitting the flow of gas through the elongate body from or toward the bore. | 05-20-2010 |
20100139780 | FLUID SENSING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING SAME - A level sensing assembly senses the level of a fluid in a tank. The tank includes a fluid port that is disposed below the level of the fluid and an air port disposed above the level of fluid. The level sensing assembly includes a lower port in fluid communication with the fluid port of the tank. An upper port is in fluid communication with the lower port of the tank. A measuring vessel is disposed between the lower and upper ports and is in fluid communication therebetween. The measuring vessel includes an auxiliary port disposed adjacent the upper port. The level sensing assembly also includes a level sensor extending down through the auxiliary port into the measuring vessel to measure the level of the fluid in the measuring vessel and the level of the fluid in the tank. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147396 | Multiple-Substrate Transfer Apparatus and Multiple-Substrate Processing Apparatus - A multiple-substrate processing apparatus includes: a reaction chamber comprised of two discrete reaction stations aligned one behind the other for simultaneously processing two substrates; a transfer chamber disposed underneath the reaction chamber, for loading and unloading substrates to and from the reaction stations simultaneously; and a load lock chamber disposed next to the transfer chamber. The transfer arm includes one or more end-effectors for simultaneously supporting two substrates one behind the other as viewed in the substrate-loading/unloading direction. | 06-17-2010 |
20100175759 | METHOD OF ADJUSTING NOZZLE CLEARANCE OF LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS, AND LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS - A method of adjusting a clearance between a nozzle and a work to a desired value in a liquid application apparatus wherein a liquid discharged from the nozzle is applied to the work, comprises (a) a distance measurement step of measuring, by using a non-contact distance sensor positioned in parallel with the nozzle, a distance from the non-contact distance sensor to a reference surface of a contact detection sensor detecting a contact of the nozzle front end with the reference surface opposite to the nozzle front end, (b) a nozzle contacting step of making contacts with the nozzle front end and the reference surface of the contact detection sensor to obtain a positional information of the nozzle, (c) a distance measurement step of measuring, by the non-contact distance sensor, a distance from the non-contact distance sensor to the work before applying the liquid to the work, and (d) a step of adjusting a nozzle clearance to a desired value based on the relative positional information between the nozzle and the non-contact distance sensor determined by the distance measurement step (a) and the nozzle contacting step (b), and the distance determined by the distance measurement step (c), thereby to enable the nozzle clearance adjustment based on accurate information of the relative position between the nozzle and the non-contact distance sensor in the nozzle clearance direction, which is less influenced by the work's windings, heaves or others. | 07-15-2010 |
20100212750 | High Purity Water System - A high purity water delivery system has a reservoir ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100224261 | AIR COOLED HEAT SHIELD - A heat shield is disclosed comprising a formed sheet having a thickness, an exterior shielding surface, and an interior shielded surface, wherein the exterior shielding surface comprises a multiplicity of protruding perforations. The protruding perforations comprise protrusions increasing surface area and generating turbulent flow, and small openings through the shield to allow convection air flow to pass through. | 09-09-2010 |
20100229956 | EXTENDABLE FLUID COUPLER - A fluid coupler arrangement for a first pressurized fluid circuit is disclosed. The fluid coupler arrangement has an extendable fluid coupler. The fluid coupler arrangement also has a receiving fluid coupler, to be coupled to the extendable coupler, so that in a coupled condition of the couplers the first pressurized fluid circuit extends through the couplers. The fluid coupler arrangement also has fluid channels that extend through the couplers. The extendable coupler has a static portion and a piston that is extendable with respect to the static portion. The extendable coupler has a compensatory surface being fixedly connected to the static portion. The compensatory surface has a deviation with respect to the wall of the fluid channel of the extendable coupler, to at least partially retain the piston in an extended position when fluid flows through the couplers. | 09-16-2010 |
20100243071 | Method and Apparatus for Aligning and/or Leveling a Test Head - One embodiment of the present invention is a method for aligning a first workpiece to a second work piece that includes: (a) placing the first workpiece on an alignment apparatus including: (i) two or more fluid chambers disposed in fixed relation to each other, the chambers having a movable wall and one or more apertures for admitting or releasing fluid; (ii) fluid channels coupled to the one or more apertures that enable fluid to flow between at least two of the fluid chambers; and (iii) one or more valves disposed to enable or to stop the flow of fluid through one or more of the one or more fluid channels; (b) pumping incompressible fluid into the fluid chambers; (c) opening the one or more valves; (d) bringing the first and second workpieces into contact; (e) waiting a predetermined time for fluid flow in the fluid channels; (f) determining whether the first and second workpieces are aligned; (g) if they are aligned, shutting the valves; and (h) if they are not aligned, moving the second workpiece a predetermined amount in a predetermined direction, and returning to waiting. | 09-30-2010 |
20100288372 | LIQUID ABSORPTION PACKETS - Disclosed is a process for using a liquid absorbing and stabilizing material to stabilize remaining water in a bathroom or kitchen fixture. The liquid absorbing and stabilizing material forms a gel which can be re-liquified upon reinstallation of the fixture. This process prevents the spillage of liquids, which can be unsafe and unsanitary. | 11-18-2010 |
20100313964 | DEVICES FOR TREATING, SENSING, OR OTHERWISE ACTING UPON FLUID - Treating, sensing, diverting, measuring, and collecting devices for fluid such as water are described. When designed for use as chlorinators, the devices may divert water flowing in conduits into the devices for treatment and subsequent return to the flow stream. A return tube of the device may be designed to create vortex action, using a pressure differential to evacuate treated water from the device back into the conduit. When designed for use as feeders for supplying acid or other material to flowing water, the devices may include one or more channels communicating between the material and the flowing water. When designed for use as flow sensors or otherwise, the devices may include objects acted upon by flowing water to indicate that water indeed is flowing. Yet other sensors may be utilized to determine characteristics of water passing through the conduits. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319786 | FLOW CYTOMETER SYSTEM WITH UNCLOGGING FEATURE - The fluidic system with an unclogging feature of the preferred embodiment includes a flow channel, a sheath pump to pump sheath fluid from a sheath container into an interrogation zone, and a waste pump to pump waste fluid from the interrogation zone into a waste container. The sheath pump and/or the waste pump draw sample fluid from a sample container into the interrogation zone. The fluidic system also includes a controller to adjust the flow rate of the sample fluid from the sample container into the interrogation zone. The pump and controller cooperate to propagate a pulsation through the flow channel from the pump if the flow channel is clogged. The fluidic system is preferably incorporated into a flow cytometer with a flow cell that includes the interrogation zone. | 12-23-2010 |
20110017314 | ARRANGEMENT FOR PRODUCING A CONNECTION POSSIBILITY, IN PARTICULAR FOR A SPRINKLER ON A CONCRETE OR REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR, AND METHOD THEREFOR - The invention relates to an arrangement for producing a connection possibility, in particular for a sprinkler on a concrete or reinforced concrete floor, comprising at least one pipeline ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110041923 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE FREEING OF SEIZED VALVES - A device for freeing a seized valve having an elongate valve actuating stem projecting out of the valve is described, which comprises gripping means for gripping and engaging with a projecting portion of the valve actuating stem and means enabling the gripping means, when gripping the valve actuating stem, to be subjected to impact forces in a rotational direction relative to the longitudinal direction of the valve stem. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041924 | System of Pipes for Use in Oil Wells - The present invention relates to the process of a system of pipes that convey any flowable medium, such as chemicals, food and in particular, oil and gas, and more particularly to a system of pipes having different coatings or linings for the interior and exterior surfaces of such pipes, depending on the environment in which the pipes are used. The pipes may be coated with different materials, which may be of different thicknesses, with various configurations of coatings or linings. Such coating may be done on the interior and/or the exterior of the pipes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110048545 | Submergible Spray Chamber for a Tablet - Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a chamber adapted for placement therein of a tablet, when a spring-loaded plunger is in a resting position. In this manner, a tablet, such as one formed of a sheet of absorbent material (e.g., made from bamboo or rayon) and pressed into the tablet form, may be evenly doused with a liquid such as water or soapy water without spillage or substantial (more than a few drops) spillage. | 03-03-2011 |
20110061744 | COOLER BYPASS APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION KIT - A cooler bypass valve apparatus installed the apparatus between a heat exchanger and conduits coupled to a device carrying fluid that needs to be cooled. A housing includes an inlet port and first and second outlet ports. At least one thermal actuator and at least one valve are mounted in a fluid flow passageway in the housing and operative in response to the fluid temperature to move the at least one valve between operative positions opening and closing fluid flow from the inlet port through the first and second outlet ports between a heat exchanger bypass loop and a heat exchanger cooling loop. In another aspect, two thermal actuators control a separate valve associated with the first and second outlets between open and closed positions enabling fluid flow from the inlet port exclusively through one of the first and second outlet ports or in a combined partial flow through both of the first and second outlet ports. | 03-17-2011 |
20110073193 | SENSOR REPLACEMENT VALVE - A fluid control system may comprise a pressurized fluid path; at least two sensors for determining a state of fluid within the main fluid path; an isolation valve; and fluid-filled connection paths between the main fluid path and each of the at least two sensors. The connection paths may comprise first sensing tubes connected between the main fluid path and the isolation valve; the isolation valve; and second sensing tubes connected between the isolation valve and the at least two sensors. Upon closure of the isolation valve, the connection paths may be interrupted so that the sensors may be isolated from the main fluid path and so that they may be removed from the system without a need to de-pressurize or drain the fluid from the main fluid path of the system. | 03-31-2011 |
20110083752 | Efficient Liquid Processing System - A fluid processing system has a plurality of segments configured to receive flow of a fluid product. Each of the plurality of segments has a line input, a line output, a cleaning input valve, and a cleaning discharge valve. The cleaning input valve connects to the line input and the cleaning discharge valve connects to the line output. A cleaning medium is provided wherein the cleaning medium is injected into a respective cleaning input valve and drained through a respective cleaning discharge valve, such that each segment can be cleaned independently of each other. | 04-14-2011 |
20110094598 | Method For Providing A Fuel Tank Assembly - A method for providing a fuel tank assembly is provided with the fuel tank assembly configured to limit the damage otherwise occasioned by the impact of a ballistic projectile. The fuel tank assembly may include a bladder defined between exterior and interior bladder walls, with the interior bladder wall defining a volume for storing fuel. The exterior bladder wall is at least as rigid than the interior bladder wall. The fuel tank assembly can also include connectors between the exterior and interior bladder walls to at least partially limit expansion of the bladder. The fuel tank assembly can also include an inlet opening into the bladder to permit a pressurized gas to be introduced into the bladder. The fuel tank assembly may also include a valve through the interior bladder wall into the volume for storing fuel to permit at least some of the pressurized gas to be introduced therein. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100478 | MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR FAUCET HANDLE - A fluid delivery device including a body having at least one waterway, a valve assembly in fluid communication with the at least one waterway, the valve assembly including a movable valve member configured to control the flow of water through the at least one waterway and a stem operably coupled to the moveable valve member for movement therewith, and a handle coupled to the stem for movement therewith. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the handle and the stem, and at least one magnet is supported by the other of the handle and the stem that is configured to magnetically attract the magnetically attractive element to couple the handle to the stem. | 05-05-2011 |
20110108131 | Method of Manufacturing Lazurite-Made Faucet and Apparatus Thereof - A method of manufacturing lazurite-made faucet and apparatus thereof makes use of injecting wax into a soft silicone mold to form a wax mold, coating gypsum on the wax mold to form a gypsum body, heating the gypsum body to melt and guide the wax mold thereout to form a hollow gypsum body. Alternatively, a stainless steel body can be coated by gypsum to be placed in a shaping cast, and a heating furnace filled for melting lazurite pellets into liquid lazurite and dripping them into the shaping cast to fill the vacant space between the bodies and the shaping cast. After cooling, the shaping cast is taken out to attain a preliminary lazurite-material faucet body. Lastly, the gypsum body is smashed to shape the lazurite-made faucet body; with a further surface processing procedure and assembling with other parts, a satisfied and worthy lazurite-made faucet is achieved. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114195 | UNION COUPLING WITH REMOVABLE SCREEN - A union coupling having a removable screen is disclosed. The union coupling includes a pipe joint, a fitting that receives the screen, and a collar which clamps the fitting to the pipe joint. In one form, the fitting has an inner surface that defines a passage through the fitting and a pocket formed in the inner surface. The screen has a transverse extension that is received at least in part in the pocket with engagement of the transverse extension and pocket restricting passage of the screen past a predetermined position in the passage. A union coupling having a fitting comprising a fitting body with an outward flange and a shoulder element with an outward flange is also provided. The shoulder element is connected to the fitting body to captivate a collar between the outward flanges of the fitting so that the collar does not become separated from the fitting body. A method of assembling a union coupling is also provided. | 05-19-2011 |
20110155257 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT IN A PNEUMATIC MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM - A method for draining the tank space ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110168274 | Method For Producing A Multi-Chamber Tank - The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-chamber tank for fuels of motor vehicles, said tank comprising at least one internally coated first and at least one internally coated second chamber. The method comprises the following steps: making a first metal tank segment available, said segment containing the first chamber and an externally protruding peripheral collar, rotolining the first tank segment ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110168275 | GAS IMPULSE BLOWER - A gas impulse blower for cleaning a surface within a vessel is fillable with a combustion gas-oxi-dizer mixture. The blower comprises: (a) a combustion assembly configured to generate a deflagration wave; and (b) an impulse generator having an inlet and an outlet and adapted to receive the deflagration wave into said inlet and eject the wave from said outlet onto a surface to be cleaned. The impulse generator has a compartmentalized housing comprising at least two serially-connected compartments. The compartments are configured for being fed with said gas-oxidizer mixture by the combustion assembly in an individual manner so as to conduct the wave to the outlet. | 07-14-2011 |
20110186141 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING TWO BAFFLES ASSOCIATED WITH WIPING OF A GALVANIZING PRODUCT - A device and a method for positioning two baffles in the vicinity of each of two edges of a moving steel strip exiting a continuous line for dip-galvanizing a strip in a liquid galvanizing product such as liquid zinc. The baffles control turbulence to the side of the two strip edges. Each of the wipers is supported by a beam that is also longer than the strip width. The baffles are arranged on an arm having a width greater than the strip width, the arm having two movable ends, wherein each movable end adjacent to a strip edge is coupled, via two synchronization devices, to each of the respective adjacent ends of the two beams so that the movable end is instantly centered between the two adjacent ends. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192467 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SMOOTHING FLOW IN FLOW PASSAGES - Abstract A flow means for cutting off/opening a flow of liquids or gases as well as for routing said flow, of the type that includes a body component that is manufacturable by injection molding and that is formed with a flow passage through it and has at least one sharp edge, circumferential along said flow passage. Wherein the flow means is characterized by that it includes in addition, a flow smoothening means formed as an insert that can be affixed to the flow means body component. The flow smoothening means is formed with a rounded surface that when affixing the flow smoothening means to the body component of the flow means, it integrates with the flow passage and converts the sharp edge into a rounded corner that contributes to smoothing said flow, reducing the tempest like effect of the flow and substantially preventing turbulence and generation of whirlpools. | 08-11-2011 |
20110209772 | IN-LINE TREBLE-PORT VENTURI CONNECTOR WITH SUPPLEMENTAL INLET PORT AND LOW FLOW BAFFLE - An in-line treble port venturi connector provides a low flow, low pressure inlet port for drawing supplemental fluid into a main flow path. The connector includes a main flow tube having a mixing channel restricting flow and lowering pressure between an upstream port and a downstream port. A baffle projects into the main flow tube from the inner surface of the mixing channel at a location upstream of an inlet port, obstructing main flow to create a separation zone in the low pressure area, causing rotational flow within the separation zone and lowering the average flow rate in the direction of main flow. A pressure differential allows supplemental fluid to be drawn into the mixing channel through the inlet port. The connector may be used to introduce hydrogen or oxygen gas from an on-board generator into a main flow of hydrocarbon fuel in the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. | 09-01-2011 |
20110220216 | LIQUID TREATMENT APPARATUS, MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING METHOD OF A CUP BODY, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A liquid treatment apparatus treating a surface of a substrate held generally horizontally on a stage in a housing by supplying a treating liquid to said surface from a supply nozzle. The liquid treatment apparatus includes a cup body provided so as to surround the substrate held in the substrate holding part laterally, the cup body being mounted detachably to a base inside the housing from an upward direction thereof; a cup body holding part holding the cup body detachably; and an elevating mechanism moving the cup body holding part up and down between a first position at which the cup body is mounted upon the base body and a second position located above the first position. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226344 | Method for Producing Throttle Holes having a Low Cavitation Transmission Point - A method for producing a throttle point, particularly in a channel of a valve piece of a fuel injector is disclosed. The following are performed: first, the outlet channel is created by machining Then, the throttle point is stamped by a stamping die inserted into a guide hole. The pre-stamped throttle point is electrical-discharge machined in such a way that said throttle point has an electrical-discharge machined inlet area and comprises a stamped outlet area, which lies before a continuous cross-section expansion of the outlet channel as viewed in the flow direction. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226345 | Deployable Aerodynamic Devices with Reduced Actuator Loads - Deployable aerodynamic devices with reduced actuator loads, and related systems and methods are disclosed. An external flow system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an external flow body, a deployable device carried by and movable relative to the external flow body, and a coupling connected between the external flow body and the deployable device. The system can further include an actuator device operatively coupled between the external flow body and the deployable device, with the actuator device positioned to move the deployable device along a motion path between a stowed position and the deployed position. The motion path can have a first portion over which the load delivered by the actuator device increases as the deployed device moves toward the deployed position, and a second portion over which the load delivered by the actuator device decreases as the deployed device moves toward the deployed position. | 09-22-2011 |
20110240134 | FLOW CELL SPRAY RING - A flow cell device for observing a fluid includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first viewing member, and a second viewing member. The first viewing member, which is disposed in and coupled to the housing, includes a first window and a spray ring. The spray ring includes cleaning ports in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid inlet port. The second viewing member includes a second window and is disposed in and coupled to the housing opposite the first viewing member such that an aperture that is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet is defined between the first window and the second window. The spray ring does not extend past a surface of the first window facing the aperture and each of the cleaning ports is oriented such that a fluid provided under pressure to the cleaning ports is ejected toward the second window. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240135 | Pig Receiver Assembly - A pig receiver and method retrieve pigs in pipeline pigging operations. In one embodiment, a pig receiver includes a pig receiver unit. The pig receiver also includes a pig gate valve assembly disposed on the pig receiving unit. The pig gate valve assembly includes a gate valve. The pig gate valve assembly also includes a first actuator and a second actuator. The pig gate valve assembly further includes a cylinder guide. In addition, the pig gate valve assembly includes a tie bar. Actuation of the tie bar actuates the gate valve. An end of the tie bar is attached to the first actuator, and an opposing end of the tie bar is attached to the second actuator. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240136 | DYNAMIC SELF-CHECKING INTERLOCK MONITORING SYSTEM - An interlock monitoring system includes a magnetic proximity sensor within a poppet valve type coupler to detect whether the poppet valve is opened or closed. An open poppet valve indicates a proper connection. The sensor consists of dedicated electronics that prevent cheating, or bypassing, by either shorting out or opening the contacts to the sensor. In addition, a ferrous metal proximity switch is used to provide a redundant confirmation of proper connection of the coupler. The ferrous magnetic proximity switch will indicate whether or not the coupler is actually in contact with an appropriate connection. Each of the magnetic proximity sensor and the ferrous magnetic proximity switch must indicate a respective proper condition in order to determine a valid interlock condition. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247700 | Cam Operated Valve - A product transfer valve ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110253226 | ISOPIPE SAG CONTROL USING IMPROVED END SUPPORT CONDITIONS - The invention is directed to a method of preventing isopipe sag when using the overflow drawdown fusion process for making flat glass sheets. The method applies a vertical restraint on at least one end of an isopipe resting on a support to thereby reduce sage and/or the rate of sag during use of the isopipe. Using the vertical restraint block in accordance with the invention, the sag and/or rate of sag has been found to be reduced by at least 40 percent relative to an isopipe that does not use the vertical restraints of the invention or a compressive force along the sides of the isopipe. | 10-20-2011 |
20110265885 | Subsea Control Module with Removable Section and Method - A method for assembling a control module having a fixed part and a removable section. The method includes configuring the fixed part of the control module to be attached to a pressure supply line for receiving a fluid under pressure; providing in the fixed part a valve manifold that houses a hydraulic activated valve; detachably attaching the removable section of the control module to the fixed part; fluidly connecting an electrically activated valve of the removable section to the hydraulic activated valve such that the electrically activated valve controls the hydraulic activated valve; and configuring the electrically activated valve to electrically connect to a control section. | 11-03-2011 |
20110284094 | Liquid leak control appliance pedestal - Appliance pedestal that contains liquid leaks due to condensation, overflow, or system failure originating from the supported liquid filled or handling appliance, provides for multiple methods of discharge of collected liquids, and reduces installation and maintenance requirements and their associated hazards and provides an improved ergonomic operating position for the appliance operator. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284096 | WATER FILTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL - The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a water filter, a water filter housing, a water filter cap, and a tool for rotating the water filter cap. Engagement of the tool and the water filter cap and subsequent rotation of the tool thereby rotates the water filter cap and water filter. The tool includes a head portion and a body portion and the head portion is an inverse surface of at least a portion of the water filter cap for mating with the water filter cap. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290332 | Rotary Valve Position Indicator Device and Method for Indicating the Position of a Rotary Valve - A rotary valve position indicator utilizes a magnet keyed to a shaft, and a magnetic field sensor mounted beside the magnet, to indicate the angular position of the shaft. A magnetic pole sensor detects the initial polarity of the magnet during setup to determine how to correlate the output readings of the magnetic field sensor with the position of the valve. The sensors are located so they permit the shaft to extend through to a mechanical visual indicator. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297242 | Rescue Device for Leakage of Dangerous Chemicals (as amended) - A rescue device for treating leakage of dangerous chemical includes a first container having a closed negative pressure chamber and an intake which allows outside dangerous chemicals to enter the first container and a second container installed and fixed in the first container. The second container contains a substantially harmless liquefied gas and has an opening which controllably communicates with the external environment. When the dangerous chemicals are leaking, the rescue device can be used to reduce the loss of dangerous chemical, alleviate the harm to the environment and human, and avoid the possible disastrous consequences. | 12-08-2011 |
20110308633 | GAS CONVENIENCE OUTLET - A gas convenience outlet is provided for connecting an outdoor grill or other outdoor gas fired appliance to a home gas supply or other fixed position source of fuel gas, such as natural gas or liquid petroleum gas. The outlet includes a case having an open interior and an openable cover with a manifold mounted in the interior. The manifold has an inlet operatively connected with the supply of fuel gas and has one or more outlets. A primary manual shutoff valve located in the interior of the case is operatively connected with the manifold outlet. The outlet includes an outlet connector extending outside the case. The connector has a standardized fitting that releasably couples in gas tight engagement with one or more gas fired appliances by means of standardized appliance connectors, without the need for adaptors and without a loss of performance due to restriction of the gas supply. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308635 | HYDRAULIC LINE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A hydraulic line attachment device is provided. The hydraulic line attachment device comprises a first assembly comprising a first frame constructed for holding a plurality of first hydraulic line couplers and a first coupling member; and a second assembly comprising a second frame constructed for holding a plurality of second hydraulic line couplers and a second coupling member constructed to engage the first coupling member and align the plurality of first hydraulic line couplers with the plurality of second hydraulic line couplers. At least one of the first coupling member and the second coupling member comprises an arm constructed to engage at least one of the first frame and the second frame and engage the other of the first coupling member and the second coupling member. The other of the first coupling member and the second coupling member comprises a cam that engages the arm to provide tightening of the first assembly relative to the second assembly. A method for using a hydraulic line attachment device is provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20120000546 | Systems and Methods for the Collection, Retention, and Redistribution of Rainwater and Methods of Construction of the Same - System and methods for collecting, storing, and redistributing water, which systems and methods make use of building foundations and surface concrete slab structures. A variety of rainwater collectors are anticipated, including rooftop collection systems (e.g., gutters) and ground surface covering structures (driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and patios). These collection systems are joined together in a collection conduit system that carries the rainwater to one or more rainwater containment vessels. The stored water may then be redistributed, again through a variety of distribution means, to address part or all of the landscape watering requirements of the property. The system takes advantage of standard foundation and slab construction techniques to establish a major portion of the structure required for the containment vessel. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006419 | FIRE HOSE COUPLING WITH DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR - A fire hose coupling comprises a body having a first end connected to a fire hose and a second end having either male or female threads or, alternatively, a quarter-turn sexless coupler. The fire hose coupling comprises a recessed portion formed in an outer surface of the body. The recessed portion is shaped to define a visuotactile directional indicator such as an arrow. The recessed portion may include a light-reflecting surface to enhance visibility such as a super reflective metal film, a photo luminescent coating, or a phosfluorescent coating. The recessed directional indicator may be formed in female, male or sexless (Storz) couplings. Since the light-reflecting directional indicator is recessed, it will not cause the hose assembly to snag or catch when the hose is dragged through a burning structure, nor will the directional indicator abrade or wear over time. This coupling enables firefighters to readily determine the exit direction when operating in dark and smoky conditions. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018006 | MACHINE FOR FLUID TRANSPORTATION - A machine for fluid transportation is provided. The machine includes a fluid displacement unit, a driving unit, a common shaft which transmits torque from the driving unit to the fluid displacement unit, a common casing, a suction line and a discharge line. The flow of the fluid is divided by at least one division unit into a primary flow to be pumped or compressed and a secondary flow which is lead to internal heat sources in the casing for cooling purpose by a conduction system. A throttling device is arranged in the suction line and the division unit is arranged upstream of the throttling device on the suction line, wherein the primary and second flows are reunited downstream the throttling device. | 01-26-2012 |
20120024396 | Method for Producing a Microfluidic System - A method for producing a microfluidic system, containing at least one microfluidic component having at least one microfluidically active surface is disclosed. The method includes providing a microfluidic composite substrate having a connection side, comprising at least one microfluidic component introduced into a polymer composition, wherein the microfluidically active surface of said component forms a part of the connection side of the microfluidic composite substrate. The method further includes providing a mating substrate having a connection side for connection to the microfluidic composite substrate. Also, the method includes providing microfluidic structures at least on the connection side of the composite substrate and/or on the connection side of the mating substrate at least for the purpose of forming a microfluidic channel structure in the microfluidic system. In addition, the method includes connecting the microfluidic composite substrate and the mating substrate by their connection sides to form a microfluidic channel structure. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031502 | DIALYSIS SERVICE BOX - A dialysis service box for centralized control and plumbing arrangement of a dialysis machine is disclosed. The dialysis service box includes a plumbing arrangement having a supply inlet for supplying a fluid to the dialysis machine, a backflow preventer for preventing retrograde flow through the plumbing arrangement, a trap primer for maintaining a trap seal designed to prevent waste gases from flowing into the dialysis service box and a waste connection for allowing waste from the dialysis machine to exit. The dialysis service box can be universally installed to operate, control and adjust any dialysis machine that requires supply connection, waste connection, backflow preventer and trap primer, or any combination of the foregoing. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037239 | W.A.I.T. washpipe assembly install tool - Apparatus and method for installing and removing washpipe assemblies from a stem of a swivel/top drilling apparatus, including an installing and removing tool with support arms and a support plate structured and connected together into a unitary structure to conform to washpipe assembly dimensions. | 02-16-2012 |
20120055562 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR INJECTION OF SEALANTS INTO AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - The use of sealants based on organosilanes for refrigeration and air conditioning systems is made possible by control of the rate of introduction and viscosity of the sealant mixture within certain ranges. An appropriate choice of organosilane sealant is made to allow effective sealing of small pinhole size leaks in the air conditioning or refrigeration system. The organosilane is then combined with a miscible lubricant at particular ratios to provide the proper mixture viscosity for injection into the refrigerant system to prevent bearing seizure. Specific orifice sizes are selected for an apparatus to ensure that the composition is injected at the flow rates required to prevent liquid slugging and subsequent compressor shutdown or failure. In addition, effective introduction of the mixture requires certain procedures be performed. Injection procedures are also described that prevent temporary or catastrophic equipment shutdown. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060939 | Tamper-Resistant Water Flow Restriction System - A system and method for installing and removing a flow restrictor assembly in a shower, while prevents tampering with the flow restriction system thus installed. Tampering is prevented by concealing the flow restrictor assembly behind a shower wall, attached directly to a water supply line. The system further prevents tampering by concealing the tool-hole necessary for its removal behind a flow restrictor disk, so that there are no visible means of removing the flow restrictor assembly. The flow restrictor assembly threads onto a showerhead arm and the flow restrictor assembly with the attached showerhead arm threads directly into the water line. When the showerhead arm is unthreaded, the flow restrictor assembly remains connected to the water line by an external screw thread. The flow restrictor must be removed to reveal the tool-hole which may only then be engaged by a tool for removal. | 03-15-2012 |
20120067434 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OFFLOADING A HYDROCARBON FLUID - Disclosed are various apparatus and method for transferring a hydrocarbon fluid between two bodies. To this purpose, a transfer skid and transfer hoses are moved from a first body to a second body to be installed thereupon to provide fluid communication between the two bodies. Offloading of hydrocarbon fluid may then take place between the two bodies. Emergency release operation may be triggered during the offloading, where the transfer hoses are disconnected from the transfer skid, and are returned to the first body. Various features of the transfer skid and associated apparatus allow the transfer skid to be installed on the second body with improved mating connections, transfer hoses to be returned to the first body after offloading operation without hydrocarbon fluid leakage, and transfer hoses to disconnect with speed and safety during emergency release operation. | 03-22-2012 |
20120085426 | RAPID RESPONSE SELF-CLOSING PRESSURE EQUALIZATION VENT - A rapid response self-closing pressure equalization vent employs a frame supported in a compartment divider and a movable vent portion having a periphery sealingly engaging the frame in a closed position. Multiple resilient extension elements are attached to the frame and engage the movable vent portion for even displacement around a periphery of the movable vent portion relative to the frame to an open position responsive to a pressure differential on the movable vent portion. The resilient extension elements retract upon equalization of the pressure differential to reseat the movable vent portion in the frame. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090696 | BREAKAWAY THREAD-LOCK QUICK CONNECT/DISCONNECT COUPLING - A female coupler for a breakaway thread-lock quick disconnect coupling having a retainer wire positioned interiorly of an outer housing and a coupler support portion that prevents contamination of the retainer wire and a capture space formed by grooves in the outer housing and an inner housing, which may prevent degradation of performance and/or decrease the chances that the retainer wire is dislodged. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097259 | Systems and Methods of Capping an Underwater Pipe - Disclosed herein in example embodiments is a quick fitting mechanism for stopping oil flow from a well head flange. Example embodiments of systems and methods of capping an underwater pipe disclosed herein may be used to fit a housing over an open pipe, the open pipe having a flange at the opening. In example embodiments of this system, the damaged pipe is cut at a location just above a flange in the pipe such that one or more latches in the housing are moved over and secured to the flange, securing the housing to the flange. Example embodiments include hydraulics to move a ram pipe through the housing to abut the opening of the pipe, thereby sealing the pipe when the hydraulics are engaged. A fastening means is also included to secure the ram seal down onto the housing thereby sealing off the pipe without the need for hydraulics or the like to remain engaged. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103430 | METHOD OF REDUCING THE OBJECT-TRAVELING RESISTANCE - A method of reducing the object-traveling resistance includes the steps of forming a plurality of small cavities on the whole or at least a portion of an object skin by a non-destructive measure, and producing a plurality of small vortexes at the object skin to form a thin turbulent boundary layer when a fluid passes through the plurality of small cavities, for achieving an advantageous interference to a turbulence of the fluid at the object skin, such that a portion of fluid is not in contact with the object skin, and a viscous drag acting on the object skin is reduced to extend a wake and reduce a drag force of the wake. The aforementioned mechanism can reduce the object-traveling resistance to provide a faster traveling speed and a big moving power of the object. | 05-03-2012 |
20120118397 | Rapid Deployment Frac Water Transfer System - Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for rapid deployment and retrieval of a frac water transfer system. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118399 | FLUID DISPERSION UNIT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A tray valve assembly for a process column of a type wherein a first, heavier fluid interacts with a second, lighter fluid. A plurality of valves are disposed on a surface of the tray. Each valve of the plurality of valves includes a top surface and at least one securement leg. A first securement leg of is adapted to intercept the first, heavier fluid flow thereby forming a diverting baffle. Each valve includes at least one aperture to facilitate the second, lighter fluid flow therefrom. The at least one aperture is adapted to allow the second, lighter fluid to interact with the first, heavier fluid. Each valve includes a plurality of open side regions. Each valve is adapted to allow the second, lighter fluid to pass outwardly therefrom generally in a direction of the first heavier fluid. | 05-17-2012 |
20120138159 | Rechargeable System for Subsea Force Generating Device and Method - Method and recharging mechanism for resetting a pressure in a low pressure recipient. The recharging mechanism includes a low pressure recipient configured to have first and second chambers, the first chamber being configured to receive a hydraulic liquid at a high pressure and the second chamber being configured to include a gas at a low pressure. The recharging mechanism further includes a valve fluidly connected to a first port of the first chamber; a pumping device fluidly connected to a second port of the first chamber; and a blowout preventer (BOP) section fluidly connected to the valve and configured to close or open a ram block. The pumping device is configured to evacuate the hydraulic fluid from the first chamber of the low pressure recipient when the valve closes a fluid communication between the first port of the first chamber and the BOP section. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138160 | VALVE OPERATING NUT PROTECTOR - A protective assembly for an operating nut of an actuator for a valve in an underground pipe system is comprised of a guide assembly and a mounting assembly. A riser pipe is used to access the operating nut from above ground. The protective assembly maintains alignment of the riser pipe at installation and as the ground shifts over time. The guide assembly is formed of a guide structure and a mounting collar that juts outwardly from the guide structure forming a flange. The mounting assembly has a first portion for attaching the mounting assembly to the flange, and a second portion for attaching the mounting assembly to the actuator. | 06-07-2012 |
20120152371 | Rupture protection device for a frost-free hydrant - A fitment for providing leak protection at a frost-free hydrant has a protective sheath having a bore of a first diameter. An escutcheon plate is formed at an outer end of the sheath to define an aperture for receiving a frost-free hydrant into the sheath. The sheath is made longer than any of a range of frost-free hydrants to be received therein and has an end cap sealingly connected to an inner end of the sheath. The end cap has a reducing section and an end section having a bore of a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and dimensioned to receive a link pipe in a sealing connection, the link pipe being of a length to bridge the distance between an inner end of the hydrant and building water supply equipment. In use, the hydrant with link pipe attached is inserted into the protective sheath and the combination of the hydrant and sheath is fully into the wall through a hole in the wall. The link pipe is then sealingly connected at the second diameter bore and to the building water supply equipment. | 06-21-2012 |
20120186660 | RUPTURE SEALING APPARATUS - A system for sealing a vessel, including: a sealing assembly including a sheet of material and an actuator; and a bracing assembly including a mesh structure. In response to an actuating signal: the actuator is arranged to dispose the sheet of material along at least a portion of an inner wall of the vessel; and the bracing assembly is arranged to displace the mesh structure such that the mesh structure urges the sheet of material into sealing contact with the at least a portion of the inner wall. | 07-26-2012 |
20120192957 | Manifold Joint Seal - A pneumatic manifold for a braking system of a railway vehicle includes a first manifold section and a second manifold section, each having an interior surface thereon and a plurality of ports and passageways extending therethrough, and a manifold joint seal for creating a sealing engagement between the first manifold section and the second manifold section. The manifold joint seal is removably mounted inside a slot provided on the surface of one or both manifold sections. The manifold joint seal includes a retainer body having an opening extending therethrough, and two sealing elements are disposed within respective channels provided on opposing surfaces of the retainer body in the axial direction of the annular opening. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192958 | Disposable Tangential Flow Filtration Device Holder - Tangential flow filtration device is provided wherein liners are provided between the filtration element and the top and bottom holders or manifolds. The liners incorporate the flow channels and inlet and outlet ports that were previously present in the manifolds. The liners are made of an inexpensive material and therefore are disposable after a single use, making it more cost effective to dispose of them than to clean the conventional manifolds. In addition, the liners can be pre-sterilized. | 08-02-2012 |
20120204966 | Fluidic interface - An embodiment of this disclosure relates to a fluidic interface for a fluid cartridge comprising a single cast comprising a fluidic needle. | 08-16-2012 |
20120211090 | Clean-in-Place Valve Assembly and Method of Operation - A valve assembly configured for a clean-in-place operation for processing systems includes a valve body with a valve seat and inner cavity extending into the valve body. A shaft extends through the valve body and a stopper is connected to one end of the shaft for movement between a normally closed position wherein the stopper sealingly engages the valve seat and an open position wherein the stopper is spaced from the valve seat to permit cleaning fluid to enter and exit the inner cavity only through the valve. An actuator is connected to the valve body and includes a plunger adapted for contacting an opposite end of the shaft for moving the stopper toward the open position when activated. An air inlet extends through the valve body and into the inner cavity. A stop valve is operatively associated with the inlet and is in a normally closed position for preventing fluid from exiting through the inlet such that cleaning fluid only enters and exits the inner cavity through the valve seat when the plunger is in the open position. The stop valve is connectable to a source of pressurized air to thereby open the stop valve and cause drying air or other gas or fluid to enter the inner cavity with sufficient pressure to move the stopper toward the open position and supply the air or other gas or other fluid to the processing system. | 08-23-2012 |
20120227826 | DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR USE IN BASEMENTS AND A METHOD FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND USE - A basement drainage system and method for its use comprising a combination of floor drains and poly drains, wherein each can transport water to one or more sump basins to be pumped out of a basement and away from a building. This basement drainage system can effectively remove ground water located below a basement floor as well as water that collect on the surface of the basement floor. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227827 | AMMONIA RECYCLING STILL FOR A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A method of treating a contaminated refrigeration fluid including the steps of transferring, separating, returning, moving and removing. The transferring step includes the transferring of a portion of the contaminated refrigeration fluid from a refrigeration system to a first tank. The separating step includes the separating of refrigerant from the portion of the contaminated refrigeration fluid resulting in the refrigerant and a refrigerant depleted portion. The returning step includes the returning of the refrigerant to the refrigeration system. The moving step includes the moving of the refrigerant depleted portion to a second tank. The removing step includes the removing of oil from the refrigerant depleted portion. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227828 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOILET UNIT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL - An installation and removal system for a toilet unit is provided. The system includes a base having floor engaging wheels coupled thereto. At least one of the floor engaging wheels is adjustable to maintain the base substantially level relative to the floor. An actuator is disposed on the base. A pair of spaced apart support elements are coupled to the actuator and adapted to engage an underside of the toilet unit. An angle of the support elements relative the base is adjustable. The system includes a retaining system coupled to the spaced apart support elements and adapted to couple with the toilet unit. The retaining system militate against an undesired movement of the toilet unit relative the support elements. A kit and method for using the system are also provided. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234397 | LIQUID SEPARATION SYSTEMS FOR INSTALLING IN LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS, KITS AND METHODS THEREFOR - Liquid separation systems for installing in liquid distribution installations having a conduit with a first liquid destination, a first liquid supply for supplying a first liquid into the conduit, and a second liquid supply for supplying a second liquid into the conduit via an accessible conduit access unit with an inlet and an outlet in flow communication with the conduit. The liquid separation systems are configured to redirect the second liquid to a second liquid destination different from the first liquid destination. | 09-20-2012 |
20120247570 | APPARATUS FOR INSERTION IN A TANK AND METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for insertion in an enclosed space, including: a tube with: first and second substantially straight portions including first and second ends of the tube, respectively; and a curved portion connecting the first and second portions. The apparatus includes: a plurality of nested segments at least partially disposed within the first substantially straight portion of the tube and connected to the first substantially straight portion; and a first actuator engageable with the tube to displace the first and second substantially straight portions of the tube into and out of the enclosed space through an opening into the enclosed space. The tube is arranged to accept a hose passing through the tube, and a distal segment from the plurality of nested segments is connectable to the hose. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247572 | CONDUCTIVE TANK SUMP AND DISPENSER SUMP, AND METHOD OF EARTHING PROCESS OF THE SAME, AND ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITION FOR FABRICATION OF TANK SUMP - An electrically conductive polyester resin composition which comprises about 60-75 wt % of unsaturated polyester or isophthalic selected from the group consisting of condensation polymers, 25-35 wt % styrene monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl benzene, and 1-2 wt % conductive powder selected from the group consisting of carbon and graphite, together with copolymerizable monomer in an amount sufficient for reaction with the polyester blend. The present invention also discloses a tank sump made from the same. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255622 | FLOW BAFFLE INSTALLATION METHODS AND APPARATUS - A method of flow baffle installation is disclosed herein. The method, in various aspects includes the steps of orienting a side support at a specified elevation about a sidewall of a sump using a leveling support, bolting the side support to the sidewall of the sump following the step of orienting a side support at a specified elevation about a sidewall of a sump using a leveling support, orienting an opposing side support at the specified elevation about the sidewall of the sump using a corresponding leveling support, bolting the opposing side support to the sidewall of the sump following the step of orienting an opposing side support at the specified elevation about the sidewall of the sump using a corresponding leveling support, adjusting an adjustable cross-member to span between the side support and the opposing side support. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 10-11-2012 |
20120266970 | AXLE LUBRICATION AND COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic filtering, cooling and lubrication system is disclosed. The system is for use with a vehicle including an engine, a pump coupled to the engine and a plurality of axles. The system includes a separate manifold for each axle of the vehicle and/or each pair of wet disc brakes. Each manifold is separate from every other manifold to minimize cross contamination of axles. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273057 | BIODEGRADABLE SHOWER WEEP HOLE GASKET - A ring-shaped biodegradable shower drain weep holes gasket is disclosed that slips over the top of the shower drain. The gasket fits tightly over the top of the drain to solve the problem of material clogging the shower drain weep holes and additionally preventing any deck mud or debris from entering and clogging the weep holes during installation. Approximately ⅞ | 11-01-2012 |
20120279578 | FLOW RESISTANCE MODIFIER FOR MOVING FLUIDS - Provided is a novel flow control system that includes multiple modifier columns for positioning across a waterway. Bottom ends of the columns are attached to a bottom track extension, for example, at the bottom of the waterway. The columns are sufficiently light so that the buoyancy force pushes their top ends towards the surface forming a “curtain-like” structure that provides resistance to the water flow. Spacing between the columns and other characteristics may be used to adjust this resistance. The columns may be repositioned along the track to change the spacing and/or to form an open pass. The columns are sufficiently robust and may swivel with respect to their bottom support such that their upper portions contact passing vessels. The system may be used to control flow through energy extracting devices or be a part of flood control systems. | 11-08-2012 |
20120305092 | FLUIDIC INTERFACE - The invention provides for fluidic connections to be established between tubes, ports, fluidic components and fluidic devices. The leak-tight connections are formed through controlled, compressive forces and can be used for both low and high pressure applications. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305093 | Method of installing an anti-siphon assembly - An anti-siphon installation assembly includes a spring, a retainer clip mounted on the spring, the retainer clip including a support surface adapted to support an anti-siphon device thereon, and a locator clip mounted on the spring, the locator clip including an outwardly extending arm adapted to contact the upper surface of a fuel filler neck opening. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305094 | Method for Replacing Air Filters in a Ceiling Mounted Housing - A method of replacing air filters in a return duct that includes a housing mounted in the ceiling of a structure includes providing a cover having a plurality of air openings pivotally mounted to the housing and attached to a portion of the housing by magnets. A suitable tool can be manually attached to the cover so that the cover can be rotated downwardly and the used air filter removed and replaced by a new filter. The cover can then be rotated into a closed position and held in place by the magnets. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305095 | CPVC PIPES, FITTINGS AND TUBULAR CONDUITS IN MARINE VESSELS - A marine vessel ( | 12-06-2012 |
20120312386 | Modular pre-fabricated island for vehicular refueling - A modular pre-cast concrete station (for gasoline, natural gas and/or other fuels) uses culverts that are assembled quickly and conveniently at the building site and, if desired, in the future, disassembled just as quickly and conveniently, thereby saving substantial costs, and thereby providing an entirely new (and potentially huge) market for the culverts. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318371 | Bellows assembly and engaging structure - A gas handling transport assembly includes a bellows assembly together with a bellows engaging structure. The bellows engaging structure includes an engaging surface that engages an outer surface of the bellows assembly to restrain movement thereof. An open first end and an open second end may be provided along a longitudinal axis of the bellows assembly. A method of using the assembly is also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
20130008520 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 01-10-2013 |
20130037123 | VESSEL WITH ADJUSTABLE SIDE DRAIN - An apparatus for processing fluid includes a vessel provided with a sidewall including a passage and at least partially defining an interior compartment. A drain tube positioned in the interior compartment may drain fluid through the passage in the sidewall. The drain tube may be angled, and arranged such that the end in the interior compartment may be adapted for movement as the result of manipulation of a structure, such as a coupler, external to the interior compartment. Accordingly, the drain tube may be positioned along the sidewall at a reference point for movement between a first position for draining fluid above the reference point and a second position for draining fluid below the reference point. An indexing feature may also be provided for incrementally adjusting the position of the drain tube, along with an associated tool to facilitate the adjustment. Related methods are also disclosed. | 02-14-2013 |
20130056086 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN PERSONAL HYGIENE, IN PARTICULAR WHEN TAKING A SHOWER OR A BATH OR WHEN WASHING HANDS - The invention relates to a device, to a capsule and to a method for use in personal hygiene, in particular when taking a shower or a bath or when washing hands. | 03-07-2013 |
20130056087 | UNIVERSAL FLUID FLOW ADAPTOR - A universal fluid flow adaptor may be formed of a single structure having a plurality of vertical conduits to receive a gas flow, the plurality of vertical conduits extending through the single structure from the top surface to the bottom surface, a plurality of horizontal conduits to receive a gas flow, the plurality of horizontal conduits extending through the first side, the second side, the first end, and the second end at an interior of the single structure, wherein one or more of the plurality of vertical conduits converge with at least one of the plurality of horizontal conduits at the interior of the single structure, and wherein one or more of the plurality of horizontal conduits converge to form at least one cross-shaped conduit at the interior of the single structure. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061939 | IN-TANK FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLY - A fluid transfer assembly includes a housing within which at least a portion of a pump element can be disposed. The housing includes a first surface and a second surface and defines a cavity therethrough. The housing is configured to be coupled to a reservoir such that the first surface is disposed within an interior volume of the reservoir and the second surface is disposed outside the interior volume of the reservoir. The housing includes a seal portion configured to fluidically isolate the first surface from the second surface. The cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of the pump element such that movement of the pump element produces a fluid flow from an inlet opening defined by the first surface and an outlet opening defined by the second surface. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061940 | Fuel System and Method for Assembling the Same - A fuel system is disclosed. The fuel system includes a fuel tank having a chamber defined by a wall and an electrical circuit associated with the fuel tank. The electrical circuit includes means for determining an amount of fuel disposed within the fuel tank chamber. A portion of the electrical circuit includes a sensor for detecting whether or not the fuel line is properly connected to the fuel tank. A method for assembling a fuel system is also disclosed. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061941 | PACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMNS - The invention relates to a system for packing chromatography columns with a chromatography medium and packing method for use in such columns. In particular, the invention relates to a method and system for packing chromatography columns where the column and chromatography media are pre-sterilized. | 03-14-2013 |
20130061942 | RESETTABLE RELIEF VALVE - A resettable relief valve is provided that includes a valve body having a valve seat and forming a pressure chamber, a poppet valve coupled to a poppet shaft slidably received in the valve body, a main spring mounted on the poppet shaft and seated against the valve body for urging the poppet valve into a closed position against the valve seat, and at least one spring loaded ball detent mounted in the valve body to apply pressure against the poppet shaft. A method of resetting a pressure relief valve is also provided, and includes mounting a resettable relief valve so that a pressure chamber of the resettable valve is exposed to a pressurized fluid flow and pushing a poppet valve toward the valve body when the poppet valve is in the open position so that a spring loaded ball detent disengages from a second groove on a poppet shaft and reengages with a first groove. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068315 | BURNER INSERTION AID FOR A BURNER, AND METHOD FOR INSERTING A BURNER - A burner insertion aid for a burner includes a funnel-shaped component, wherein the funnel-shaped component has foamed polymer and an outer edge for mounting on a burner fastening device and also has an inner funnel region for the insertion of a burner mouth. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068316 | CONNECTION HAVING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BIOPHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS AND/OR CONDUITS - A connection part providing communication between biopharmaceutical containers and/or conduits, includes a connection sheath ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130074944 | Methods and Apparatuses for Releasably Fastening Pins - The present technology relates to pins that are used for moving liquid samples from source wells into target wells. A releasable fastening mechanism simplifies calibration of positions (e.g., vertical positions) of the pins relative to a frame releasably holding the pins. | 03-28-2013 |
20130087212 | DRAIN ADAPTOR AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING WATER FROM A HOSE - A drain adaptor comprises a drain plate having a plurality of drainage apertures defined therethrough, with the drain plate being registrable with a floor drain in a floor. The drain plate has an upstream side and a downstream side, and at least one conduit extends from the upstream side of the drain plate. Each conduit has at least one fluid communication passage therethrough extending through the drain plate for guiding fluid through the drain plate, and the each conduit also has at least one receptacle located upstream of the drain plate for receiving the end of a hose. | 04-11-2013 |
20130092247 | COLLAR CONNECTOR - In various embodiments, a connector system may include at least two connectors and a collar configured to detachably align the at least two connectors for coupling to a mating collar with at least two mating connectors. The collar may also be configured to at least partially disengage from the at least two connectors to allow movement of the connectors relative to each other. The relative movement may allow the connectors to couple to mating connectors that are in different configurations (than the mating collar configurations). In some embodiments, the connectors and/or mating connectors may include complimentary male/female connectors. In some embodiments, the collar/mating collar may circumscribe their respective connectors and/or a perimeter of the other of the collar/mating collar. In some embodiments, the collar/mating collar may include interfacing features. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092248 | SELF-SEALING HYDRAULIC CONTROL LINE COUPLING - There is provided a hydraulic fluid control line connector including first and second couplings configured to automatically seal shut when the members are disengaged. There is further provided a method for blocking contamination or pressure transfer of hydraulic fluid control lines by securing first and second couplings to corresponding ends of a hydraulic line and automatically sealing the couplings shut when the couplings are disengaged. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098469 | Roddable Direct Mount Manifold For Primary Flow Element - An apparatus and rodding method is disclosed for cleaning particulant matter from the interior high and low pressure fluid conducting conduits of a valve manifold and its mounting neck that are components of a process fluid flow or mass flow measuring assembly. High and low pressure fluid conducting conduits run through the longitudinal length of the manifold body with laterally extending diversion channels that conduct the high and low pressure fluid to a pressure transducer mounted on the back side of the valve manifold. Following shut down of the process fluid flow, plugs at the terminal end of the fluid channels are removed, permitting cleaning rods to be inserted into the fluid channels, without having to remove the pressure transducer and associated data transmitter from the assembly. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098470 | Water Damage Prevention Shunt Pan and Indicator for Appliances - A shunt pan is used to prevent excessive water damage from occurring if water leaking from a kitchen appliance is not discovered in a timely manner. The shunt pan directs the flow of collecting water into a walkway of a kitchen, where it is visible, rather than allowing the water to soak into surrounding kitchen walls and cabinets. A shunt pan is characterized by a rectangular floor bordered on three sides by walls, but not bordered by a physical obstruction on the fourth side, which is open. Preferably, the open side includes an indicator material, such as confetti or glitter in a water-soluble binder, that can be carried by flowing water into the walkway. If the water that carried the indicator material evaporates, the indicator material will remain in the walkway to clearly show the presence of a water leak. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098472 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING A DRAIN - A flush plug and a collar are used in installing a drain or cleanout. A flush plug is temporarily attached to the nipple of a cleanout or to a drain base and leveled. Concrete is then poured flush with the top of the flush plug. After the flush plug is removed from the cured concrete, a collar is installed in the hole in the concrete left by the flush plug. The outside of the lower portion of the collar is beveled like the flush plug. The upper portion of the collar includes a sleeve rising above the top surface of the surrounding concrete by an amount equal to the thickness of the specific floor finish. Tile or other finish may then be laid to around the collar. The installed drain will be flush and level with the flooring around it. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112282 | ASSEMBLING METHOD OF VEHICULAR AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An assembling method of a vehicular air-conditioning apparatus including various equipment, which is required for air-conditioning a vehicle, mounted in a vehicular-air-conditioner frame on a production line includes modularization of, among the various equipment, at least a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor heat exchanger off the production line, and, further, modularization of a refrigeration cycle by connecting the above modules with refrigerant pipes off the production line, as well as incorporating the modularized refrigerant cycle into assembly work on the production line as a refrigerant cycle module. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118600 | Reversible Method of Converting Self-Draining Agricultural Irrigation Pipe for Non-Leaking Use in Intermittent Pump Applications and Method of Use - The present invention provides a reversible method of modifying standard self-draining agricultural irrigation pipe for non-leaking use in intermittent pump applications. The present invention also provides a method of using this modified pipe to provide and distribute water and other fluids for use in the process of hydraulically fracturing various wells drilled to produce petroleum and related products, particularly natural gas wells. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118601 | SELF-SEALING CHEMICAL INJECTION LINE COUPLING - There is provided a chemical injection line connector including first and second couplings configured to automatically seal shut when the members are disengaged. There is further provided a method for blocking contamination or pressure transfer of chemical injection lines by securing first and second couplings to corresponding ends of a chemical injection line and automatically sealing the couplings shut when the couplings are disengaged. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118602 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING LIME SCALE BUILDUP IN WATER HEATERS - An apparatus for preventing lime scale buildup in a water heater tank includes a curve-biased tube, the tube including an opening disposed at an end, a length of at least seventy-five percent of the circumference of an interior bottom of the water heater tank, and a plurality of holes disposed along the length that face radially inward when the tube is arranged in a substantially annular configuration in accordance with its curve-biased position. | 05-16-2013 |
20130133753 | SANITARY FIXTURE - The invention relates to a sanitary fitting having a housing element and a functional unit which comprises water-conducting components and is housed in the housing body of the sanitary fitting, wherein the housing element comprises at least two shell-shaped individual parts. The shell-shaped individual parts are produced from a metal alloy or a plastic in a diecasting process and are adhesively bonded to each other or connected to each other by means of material bonding to form a hollow element surrounding the functional unit by means of a joining process. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133754 | PREPARATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF OXYGENATED GASOLINES - A process for controlling the composition of an xBOB so that the xBOB will yield an oxygenate-containing gasoline which precisely meets desired specifications when mixed with the desired amount of oxygenate. The process involves blending a plurality of blendstocks to produce an xBOB, withdrawing a sample of the xBOB, obtaining spectroscopic measurements for the sample, applying mathematical models that were based on correlation of xBOB spectra to associated oxygenate-containing gasoline properties, to predict laboratory analysis results for oxygenate-containing gasoline properties, and using the analysis results to control and optimize the blending process. | 05-30-2013 |
20130139900 | Power Assisted Manual Valve System - A gate valve includes a gate and a drive train. The drive train includes a gate rod for linearly moving the gate, a translator operatively coupled to the gate rod for moving the gate rod linearly in response to rotational motion, and a coupling device connected to the translator for providing rotational motion. The gate valve also includes a fluid cylinder cooperatively coupled to the drive train for providing an assisting force to move the gate rod linearly and a rotary valve cooperatively connected to the coupling device and in a fluid flow path between the cylinder and a fluid pressure source. Torque applied to the coupling device moves the rotary valve to an open position to supply fluid pressure to the fluid cylinder. | 06-06-2013 |
20130153046 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTED FERRULE - A fuel line assembly for an aircraft comprises a ferrule assembly comprising a ferrule affixed to an isolation tube, which may be directly affixed to a fuel tube or affixed to an extension tube, which in turn, is affixed to the fuel tube. The ferrule assembly provides electrostatic discharge protection and lightning protection as the isolation tube maintains a separation distance from the ferrule and fuel tube, both of which are made from metal. The isolation tube is made from a dielectric material, but which may have conductive particles added to aid in the dissipation of an electrostatic charge. The electrical resistance through the isolation tube has a lower limit to arrest the flow of the induced lightning current through the assembly. The amount of lightning protection afforded can be configured. The ferrule assembly components may be affixed by using thermo-welding, adhesive, or mechanical pressure. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153047 | Workstation and Method For Transfering Biological Fluid Between Containers - The invention pertains to a method of connecting at least two containers for enabling a transfer of liquid from one container to the other container, comprising the steps of: a) Depositing a first cassette including at least a first container on a first tray. The first container has a plurality of connecting means. b) Depositing a second cassette including a second container on a second tray. The cassettes or the containers include a data storage means. c) The data are read by respective data reading means. d) The data are processed and it is verified whether they match each other. e1) In case of a negative result, the second cassette is removed and the steps from step b) onwards are repeated. e2) In case of a positive verification result, the containers are connected. f) Removing the second cassette. g) Repeating steps b) to f) a plurality of times. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153048 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE STERILE CONNECTION OF PIPES - A method for the sterile connection of pipes, consisting of: providing a first and a second pipe; a separating area of the first and second pipes is heated; both pipes are mechanically separated by exerting traction and/or shear force onto the pipes so that both pipes are respectively separated in the heated separating area; after the pipes are separated, a mechanical contact between the end of the first pipe section of the first pipe formed by the separation of the first pipe is established with the end of the first pipe section of the second pipe, formed by the separation of the second pipe, and mechanical contact is established such that the ends of the pipe sections still have, following heating when they come into mechanical contact with each other, a temperature such that they form a material fit connection without additional heating after separation. | 06-20-2013 |
20130160863 | OF SPLIT VALVES - Valve assembly ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130160864 | Brake Bleeding - A brake bleeding kit includes a first part | 06-27-2013 |
20130167942 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL, COMPONENT SUITABLE FOR USE IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND RELATED METHODS AND STRUCTURES - A composite material having a plurality of drainage members intersecting to provide interconnected fluid drainage paths. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174918 | Bleeding System - A bleeding system includes an open conduit and, upstream, a control controlling the hydraulic fluid flow, toward the open conduit. The bleeding system includes a dismountable connection device including connection means adapted to be connected to the bleeding system; an outlet adapted to be connected to a pipe; a first central portion including the connection means, a cylindrical bearing, and a conduit extending from the connection means up to the surface of the cylindrical bearing; and an annular second portion including a bore adapted to pivot on the cylindrical bearing, at least one conduit connecting the outlet and the surface of the bore. The first portion and/or the annular portion include a groove ensuring the hydraulic fluid flows between the conduits. The central portion includes a section arranged between the connection means and the cylindrical bearing to ensure the connection of the connection device to the bleeding system. | 07-11-2013 |
20130186477 | INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF INFLATABLE PIPELINE FLOW STOPPER BAGS - An apparatus for fluid flow control, including flow stoppage, in a pipe having a saddle fitting with an axially extending outer launch tube and a coaxially aligned inner launch tube longitudinally split into two inner launch tube halves disposed within the axially extending outer launch tube. At least one inflatable flow stopper bag is disposed within the inner launch tube for stopping flow of a fluid through the pipe with which the saddle fitting is connected. An inner launch tube control rod for manipulating each of the inner launch tube halves during the inflatable stopper insertion and removal processes is connected with each of the inner launch tube halves, and a flow stopper bag control rod for manipulating the inflatable flow stoppers is connected with each of the inflatable flow stopper bags. | 07-25-2013 |
20130186478 | Fluid Delivery Assembly (1-In and 1-Out) - The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a cartridge housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly. | 07-25-2013 |
20130186479 | Fluid Delivery Assembly (2-In and 1-Out, Plus Quick-Connect Diverter Housing Assembly) - The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly, without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192685 | LINED DOWNHOLE OILFIELD TUBULARS - A method for providing a string of tubing for installation in a well, which method comprises installing a string of tubing within a wellbore, wherein the string of tubing comprises a plurality of elongated tubular members and at least one cylindrical liner comprising a polymer; at least one of the plurality of elongated tubular members includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cylindrical liner has an outer surface that is disposed in adjacent contact with the inner surface of the elongated tubular member; the cylindrical liner has an inner surface that defines the tubing borehole through which fluids are capable of flowing; and the cylindrical liner has a scrolled configuration. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192686 | Fluid Delivery Assembly (1-In, Combined with Centering Stop) - The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly, or to replace the entire faucet assembly. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192687 | PIPELINE ISOLATION FOR SMALL BORE PIPE - An isolation tool for isolating small bore pipe has a spigot having a proximal section with diameter and a distal section with smaller diameter. A seal is provided on the tool around the smaller diameter section. In some embodiments, the isolation tool is located through a hole in the wall of the pipe and through a second hole in the opposite wall of the pipe, the tool arranged so that when the tool is located through the second hole the seal fills the bore of the pipe and isolates a section of the pipe. In other embodiments, the tool may be located between severed pipe sections. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199622 | Buckling pin valve - A buckling pin valve and associated methods are disclosed. More specifically, a buckling pin valve is disclosed with a valve body having an inlet and an outlet, a valve seat at the valve body inlet, a valve plug configured to sealingly engage with the valve seat, a pin cage attached to the valve body and configured to mount a buckling pin, and a shaft configured to transfer forces from the valve plug to the buckling pin. A buckling pin valve also is disclosed with a pin cage being made of a rigid all-in-one construction. A method of manufacturing a pin cage for a buckling pin actuated valve is disclosed, wherein the method comprises fabricating a pin cage from a single piece of metal. A method of manufacturing a buckling pin actuated valve also is disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199623 | TAP MOUNTING - A tap mounting ( | 08-08-2013 |
20130206244 | Oil Filter Cap Removal and Drain Tool - An oil filter removal tool and system for the removal and drainage of an oil filter comprising: an oil drain connector, where said connector connects to an oil filter cap of the oil filter; a turn bolt at a distal end of the tool, where said bolt is used to turn the removal tool; a second turn bolt, where the second turn bolt turns counter clockwise to secure the connector to the filter cap; a drain tube provided at the distal end of the tool that inserts onto a drain plug; a body portion, where the body portion secures around the oil filter and surrounds the oil drain connector; and notches, where said notches are provided around a perimeter edge of the body portion of the removal tool. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206245 | Device and Method For Use In Controlling Fluid Flow - A flow control device comprises a housing, a flow restriction member, and a flow control ring defining a flow control port which is configured to receive the flow restriction member. The flow control ring is configured so as to be sealingly mounted onto a base pipe. The flow restriction member is at least partially inserted into the flow control port so as to at least partially define a predetermined flow restriction through the flow control ring. The housing is sealingly mounted on the flow control ring. The flow control device may be mounted on a base pipe. The flow control device may be used for controlling fluid flow, in particular, though not exclusively in oil and/or gas wells. A flow control system and method are also disclosed | 08-15-2013 |
20130206246 | SYSTEM FOR LIQUID LEAK CONTROL AND/OR AIR FLOTATION SYSTEM - Appliance pedestal that contains liquid leaks due to condensation, overflow, or system failure originating from the supported liquid filled or handling appliance, provides for multiple methods of discharge of collected liquids, and reduces installation and maintenance requirements and their associated hazards and provides an improved ergonomic operating position for the appliance operator. There is also a system to facilitate the movement of an appliance or pedestal supporting an appliance along a supporting surface. That system includes a chamber located at or proximate to the bottom of the appliance or pedestal having a plurality of openings formed therein. The chamber is pressurized to create a plurality of jets where fluid passes outwardly from the jets toward the supporting surface. The jets raise or float the appliance or the pedestal raising the appliance upwardly off of the supporting surface and allows the easy movement of the appliance along that supporting surface. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206247 | Rough-In Adapter Clip Lock - A drain assembly includes a drain head, which includes a flange and a cylindrical stem, with the flange extending outwardly from the cylindrical stem. The assembly also includes an adapter. The adapter is configured to engage the cylindrical stem of the drain head to adjustably support the drain head on the adapter and has a support flange, the support flange having a top surface. The assembly further includes a clip having a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the clip is connected to an underside of the flange of the drain head and the bottom end is configured to engage the top surface of the support flange of the adapter to permit downward adjustment of the drain head with respect to the adapter and prohibit upward adjustment of the drain head with respect to the adapter. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206248 | CONNECTOR WITH A CONTAINER FOR PREPARING AN INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTED SOLUTION FOR DIALYSIS - The invention relates to a connector for a container with a spiking solution for individual adjustment of dialysis solutions and/or dialysis concentrates. The connector ensures a contamination-free introduction of the spiking solution into the container of the dialysis solution and/or of the dialysis concentrate and reliable labeling of same as soon as the original contents have been altered by adding a spiking solution. | 08-15-2013 |
20130220436 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SEALING AND SEVERING A SUBSEA PIPELINE - Disclosed is an apparatus for sealing and severing a subsea pipe adapted to convey fluids, e.g., hydrocarbons, and systems and methods using such apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing adapted to attach to the pipe, a piercing tool for providing an opening in the pipe at a predetermined location and a mechanism for establishing fluid communication between a source of sealant material and space within the pipe adjacent the opening in the pipe, and a cutting mechanism for cutting the pipe. Methods disclosed include piercing the pipe to form an opening, injecting sealant material through the opening into the pipe to form a fluid-tight seal, and cutting the pipe through the seal to form sealed cut ends. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233399 | VALVE STEM GROMMET STRUCTURE - The disclosed embodiments include a valve stem assembly for a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. The assembly can comprise a valve stem body, and a grommet for purposes of engaging a vehicle wheel. The valve stem body can comprise an attachment end to be attached to a pressure sensor to determine tire air pressure, and an air transfer end to receive a gas to fill the tire. The grommet can further comprise flanges with dimensions such that the grommet can limit movement of the valve stem assembly relative to the vehicle wheel. Methods for installing the valve stem assembly are also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233400 | Filter Device - A fluid filter device ( | 09-12-2013 |
20130233401 | N-CHANNEL FLOW RATIO CONTROLLER CALIBRATION - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of controlling gas flow in etching chambers. The methods generally include splitting a single process gas supply source into multiple inputs of separate process chambers, such that each chamber processes substrates under uniform processing conditions. The method generally includes using a mass flow controller as a reference for calibrating a flow ratio controller. A span correction factor may be determined to account for the difference between the actual flow and the measured flow through the flow ratio controller. The span correction factors may be used to determine corrected set points for each channel of the flow controller using equations provided herein. Furthermore, the set points of the flow ratio controller may be made gas-independent using additional equations provided herein. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233402 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING AN EXISTING SPILL CONTAINMENT MANHOLE - An apparatus for repairing an existing spill containment manhole operably associated with an underground fuel storage tank. The apparatus includes a containment vessel for containing fuel spilled during filling of the underground fuel storage tank. A major portion of the containment vessel is adapted to be inserted into an existing spill containment manhole. Preferably, the containment vessel includes an upper annular flange that extends over and surrounds a portion of an existing cover rim of an existing spill containment manhole thereby isolating an upper portion of the containment vessel from an upper portion on the existing spill containment manhole when the containment vessel is installed. Optionally, a replacement cover is provided to replace an existing cover of the existing spill containment manhole. The replacement cover may include at least one sealing member that engages the inner surface of the at least one wall of the containment vessel when installed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233403 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLANT RECYCLING - A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233404 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING PUNCTURE REPAIR LIQUID AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING PUNCTURE REPAIR LIQUID - A method for recovering puncture repair liquid includes preparing tube, preparing sealing portion, removing, discharging, inserting, and recovering. The tube is to be inserted into a tire from a tire valve mounted to a wheel. The sealing portion is at a part of the tube in a longitudinal direction, has an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the tube, and is fittable in the tire valve. The removing removes a valve core from the tire valve of the wheel. The discharging discharges pressurized air filled in the tire from the tire valve. The inserting inserts the tube from the tire valve so as to bring the tube to a liquid surface of the puncture repair liquid. The recovering recovers the puncture repair liquid in the tire via the tube using a residual pressure in the tire by fitting the sealing portion to the tire valve. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233405 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING PUNCTURE REPAIR LIQUID - A valve core is removed from a tire valve | 09-12-2013 |
20130240048 | Device For Coupling A Tube To A Housing - A device for receiving or providing a fluid and a method of selectively coupling a tube ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130248003 | INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR A WATER INLET PIPE - An installation structure for a water inlet pipe includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe disposed adjacent one another, a water inlet base with a first water inlet hole configured to receive the first water inlet pipe, and a second water inlet hole configured to receive the second water inlet pipe, a shell substantially surrounding the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe, and having a first end configured to engage the water inlet base, and a limiting device formed from a resilient material and disposed within the shell, the limiting device having a first limiting groove that receives the first water inlet pipe and a second limiting groove that receives the second water inlet pipe for limiting displacement of the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe within the shell. | 09-26-2013 |
20130263932 | MODULAR FLUID END FOR A MULTIPLEX PLUNGER PUMP - A modular fluid end for a multiplex plunger pump, each module machined from a single-piece steel forging with a plunger bore intersected by a linear suction/discharge bore and pumped fluid is discharged straight out through a top of the module into a discharge manifold made up using 1502 frac iron components. A compression clamp applies a crush load to opposed sides of the modules to extend service life. | 10-10-2013 |
20130263933 | TAP MOUNTING - Apparatus and method for attaching a tap to a mounting surface ( | 10-10-2013 |
20130276905 | VALVE HOUSING FOR A VACUUM VALVE - A valve housing for a vacuum valve has opposed valve openings ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130276906 | DISC PUMP VALVE WITH PERFORMANCE ENHANCING VALVE FLAP - A disc pump valve for controlling the flow of fluid through a disc pump includes a first plate having first plate apertures and a second plate having second plate apertures both extending generally perpendicular through the first plate and the second plate, respectively. The second plate apertures are substantially offset from the first plate apertures. The disc pump valve also includes a sidewall disposed between the first plate and second plate. A valve flap is disposed and moveable between the first plate and second plate. The valve flap includes flap apertures substantially offset from the first plate apertures and substantially aligned with the second plate apertures, and low-mass areas. The low-mass areas are offset from the first plate apertures and second plate apertures. The valve flap moves between the first plate and second plate in response to a change in direction of differential pressure of the fluid outside the valve. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284276 | ACTUATOR MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING - An actuator mounting system is provided. The actuator mounting system includes a flow body and an actuator configured to be coupled to the flow body. The flow body includes a plurality of mounting points and the actuator is configured to be coupled to the flow body in a plurality of predetermined positions via the plurality of mounting points. | 10-31-2013 |
20130284277 | DEVICE, METHOD AND KIT FOR CLEANING PASSAGE DUCTS OF A COOLANT FLUID IN A RECOVERY AND DEPURATION APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 10-31-2013 |
20130284278 | Chemical Tank Adapter and Method of Use - A chemical tank adapter for connecting a chemical injection pump system to a chemical tank is disclosed herein. The disclosed adapter generally comprises a novel connection member including a body, a first arm extending perpendicularly from a rear face of said body, and a second arm extending obliquely from a bottom face of said body. The disclosed adapter may further include one or more valves and an elbow member. | 10-31-2013 |
20130312839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCES - A method may comprise causing a fluid to flow from a first fluidic column primary quick disconnect fluid fitting through a first fluidic column, the first fluidic column primary quick disconnect fluid fitting fluidically coupled to the first fluidic column and configured to couple to a first quick disconnect fluid fitting of a fluid network port. The method may also comprise causing the fluid to flow from the first fluidic column through at least one first fluidic column secondary quick disconnect fluid fitting having a fluidic network of corresponding information handling resource fluidically coupled thereto, the at least one first fluidic column secondary quick disconnect fluid fitting fluidically coupled to the first fluidic column and the fluidic network having one or more fluid conduits for conveying the fluid proximate to the information handling resource. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319539 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR A LIFT STATION WATER LEVEL SENSOR - A protective device for a wastewater sensor of a wastewater lift station is characterized by a protector that is sealed against wastewater intrusion at an upper end and open at a tapered lower end, with the protector disposed about at least a portion of a wastewater level sensor assembly. The protector is retained vertically within the lift station such that the bottom opening is proximate a bottom of the lift station. The protector may be incorporated into a wastewater level sensor assembly for a wastewater lift station utilizing, for example, a float-type water level sensor, a multiple discrete electrode-type water level sensor, or a transducer-type water level sensor. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327412 | PIPE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for detecting leaks in pressurized or vacuum pipes is disclosed. A pipe clamp comprises a housing that surrounds a pipe fitting. A containment chamber within the pipe clamp prevents leaked gas from escaping into the environment. The pipe clamp is installed in series with an exhaust line to remove the leaked gas from the containment chamber. A sensor may be configured and disposed to detect a change in pressure in the containment chamber to indicate the occurrence of a leak. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327413 | RESERVOIR FILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reservoir may be filled with fluidic media in a first type of environment, a plunger head may be placed within the reservoir in the first type of environment, and a casing that may be configured to envelop at least a portion of a plunger arm operatively connected to the plunger head may be attached adjacent to at least a portion of the reservoir in a second type of environment. A reservoir may be provided having a first and second portion for respectively containing fluidic media, the second portion may be adapted to be removable, the reservoir may be selectively filled with a first volume or a second volume of fluidic media, a seal member may be placed in the reservoir, and the second portion may be removed in a case where the reservoir contains the first volume of fluidic media. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340841 | Positionable Outlet for a Water Monitor - A water monitor includes a stationary portion having a fluid inlet. A movable portion having a fluid outlet is coupled to the stationary portion. A fluid flow path extends between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and is configured to communicate fluids from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. A power transmission is coupled to the movable portion such that the fluid flow path bypasses the power transmission. The movable portion is rotatable with respect to the stationary portion to position the fluid outlet. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340842 | Vacuum Pumping System - To overcome the problem associated with liquid or solid process debris from a vacuum process system falling into, and contaminating or damaging, a vacuum pumping arrangement used to evacuate the system, the inlet of the vacuum pumping arrangement is located lower than the outlet of the arrangement. This provides a net flow of gas pumped by the arrangement in a generally upwards direction thereby resisting the passage of contaminants into the arrangement. | 12-26-2013 |
20140020767 | MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR SPRAYHEADS - A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body. | 01-23-2014 |
20140034144 | LEAK PLUGGING IN COMPONENTS WITH FLUID FLOW PASSAGES - A method for repairing a component with a leak are disclosed. In an embodiment, a component having at least one fluid flow path with a leak therein is provided. The component may be made of a first material. A second material may be introduced into the fluid flow path, and propelled into the location of the leak in the flow path. Once there, the second material is melted and solidified, forming a plug that occludes the leak. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041732 | Process for Accessing Underground Pressurized Gas Main - A process is provided for accessing an underground pressurized gas main for retirement of replacement of the connection of a gas service pipe thereto. A gas main fixture that has a service tee adaptor and a pressurized chamber connected thereto is mounted onto the gas main with the tee adaptor above a tee plug on the gas service pipe. The chamber is closed against gas discharge and the tee plug is unscrewed from the gas service pipe while the pressure chamber is closed. The tee plug is removed through the service tee adapter and pressure chamber while minimizing gas discharged to atmosphere. The plug hole is preferably reamed through the pressure chamber while the chamber is closed to atmosphere, tapped for a straight fine thread, and a main plug with the fine thread is screwed into the tapped hole while limiting its depth of engagement. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048145 | MULTIPOSITIONAL FAUCET SPOUT - A faucet that permits an installer to select any of a plurality of desired spout rotational ranges of the spout with respect to the faucet base. The faucet can include adjustable components that allow the installer to select a degree of rotation of the spout with respect to the base. The degree of rotation can be any suitable range between 0° and 360°, inclusive, in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the degree of rotation is 360°, the spout may rotate through multiple rotations of 360°. In some embodiments, the installer can choose between a preselected number of rotational ranges. In other embodiments, the selectable range of rotation is variable and the installer can select between a desired suitable range. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048146 | Method of Producing a Stream Regulator or Stream Former for Flowing Fluid Media - A method of producing a fluid stream regulator involves determining a flow rate class and flow type for fluid stream regulator, and determining whether the fluid stream regulator includes a flow regulator. A diffuser plate system is selected based on the determined flow rate class, a shell body is selected based on the determined flow type, and a wire-mesh screen is selected based on the determination of whether the fluid stream regulator includes a flow regulator. The selected diffuser plate system, shell body, and wire-mesh screen each have a color coding indicating a characteristic of the component. | 02-20-2014 |
20140060662 | METHOD OF MAINTAINING AN INKJET PRINTHEAD - A method of maintaining an inkjet printhead in an inkjet printer includes moving a sealing face of a cap into contact with a printhead face in which are disposed nozzles of the inkjet printhead; compressing the cap while a valve connected to the cap is in an open position; closing the valve; and moving a base of the cap away from away from the sealing face while the sealing face is sealed against the printhead face and the valve is closed in order to generate suction at the printhead face for priming the nozzles | 03-06-2014 |
20140069511 | SHAPE MEMORY FAUCET - A shape memory faucet has a base configured to be coupled to a surface, a spray head configured to direct a spray of fluid, and a faucet spout disposed between the base and the spray head, the faucet spout comprising a waterway and at least one elongated member formed from a shape memory alloy material. The faucet spout having the elongated member(s) formed from the shape memory alloy material is deformable from an initial shape corresponding to a rest position to a displaced shape corresponding to a deployed position. The elongated member(s) formed from the shape memory alloy material are operable to return the faucet spout to the rest position when released from the deployed position. | 03-13-2014 |
20140083516 | ADJUSTABLE LIQUID STRAINER - Provided herein is a shallow-liquid strainer apparatus with an intake assembly that can be adjusted to keep the inlet opening completely submerged beneath the surface of the liquid to avoid letting the surrounding atmosphere into the device where it can cause inefficient flow. The intake assembly can comprise a sliding door on tracks designed to cover all or a portion of the inlet. The apparatus can be connected to a pump. The wall of the device on which the inlet is located and the inlet itself can be angled toward the back wall to facilitate submerging of the inlet. The device can comprise a strainer attached to the inlet for removing undesirable elements from the liquid. A ramp can be provided near the inlet to allow the liquid to flow upward toward the outlet. Methods of making the device are also provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083517 | Adapter and Drug Cartridge Alignment Device - An alignment device for coupling a liquid drug cartridge with a longitudinal cartridge axis and a constricted neck portion with a cap and a piercable septum distal from the neck portion with an adapter is presented. The septum is perpendicular to the cartridge axis. The device comprises an adapter cannula with a longitudinal cannula axis to pierce the septum and a proximal cartridge engagement structure for axial aligned engagement with a distal end section of cartridge body. The device further comprises a distal adapter engagement structure for axial aligned engagement with the adapter. A coupling of the cartridge with the adapter is enabled via the alignment device. The adapter and the cartridge are, during the coupling, aligned by the cartridge engagement structure and the adapter engagement structure, respectively relative to each other such that the longitudinal cartridge axis and the longitudinal cannula axis form a common longitudinal axis. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090718 | MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR FAUCET HANDLE - A fluid delivery device including a body having at least one waterway, a valve assembly in fluid communication with the at least one waterway, the valve assembly including a movable valve member configured to control the flow of water through the at least one waterway and a stem operably coupled to the moveable valve member for movement therewith, and a handle coupled to the stem for movement therewith. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the handle and the stem, and at least one magnet is supported by the other of the handle and the stem that is configured to magnetically attract the magnetically attractive element to couple the handle to the stem. | 04-03-2014 |
20140102545 | Spa/Pool Device Interface - A system for removably connecting plumbing to a device includes a flange, one end of which is configured to bond to the plumbing. An insertion area at a distal end of the flange is sized and shaped to fit within a port of the device. An o-ring seat is cut/formed across a perimeter (e.g. outer circumference) of the insertion area of the flange. An o-ring is positioned around/in the o-ring seat such that, after insertion of the insertion area of the flange into the port, the o-ring provides a seal between the insertion area and an inner surface of the port. A retention device such as a retention nut holds the insertion area within the port. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102546 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device comprising in sequence first, second and third layers of plastics materials. A microfluidic circuit including a laterally extending microfluidic channel is formed at the interface between the first and second layers by surface structure in one or both of the first and second layers. A via is formed in the third layer for supplying or removing fluid to or from the microfluidic circuit. A conduit is formed in the second layer to provide fluid communication between the microfluidic channel and the via. A weld is formed at the interface between the second and third layers in a continuous closed path around the via and forms a fluid-tight seal for fluid flow between the via and the microfluidic circuit. | 04-17-2014 |
20140116526 | VALVE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A control unit generates a control signal for controlling an actuator to manipulate a valve element and to control a quantity of flow in a passage according to both an opening position of the valve element and a predetermined correlation between the opening position and the quantity of flow. The control unit includes a storage unit storing an error-characteristic function and a compensation unit to compensate the control signal according to the error-characteristic function. An actual correlation between the opening position and the quantity of flow is actually measured separately from the predetermined correlation. The error-characteristic function is an approximation of a relation between an opening position x in the predetermined correlation and an opening position y in the actual correlation at a same quantity of flow, which are calculated beforehand with reference to the actual correlation and the predetermined correlation. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116527 | Rough-In Adapter - A drain assembly includes a drain body connected to a drain pipe such that the drain body is in fluid communication with the drain pipe; and a drain head assembly adjustably connected to the drain body such that the drain head assembly is in fluid communication with the drain body. The drain head assembly includes a shank adjustably connected to the drain body and a strainer assembly connected to the shank. The strainer assembly includes a strainer, an upper frame, and a lower frame connected to each other. The lower frame includes a connection feature that non-threadably and removably connects the strainer assembly to the shank. The drain assembly further includes a cover removably connected to the shank in a position over the shank and to at least partially define a void in a poured concrete slab around the shank. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116528 | METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF A PIPE BASED SYSTEM, AND A PIPE BASED SYSTEM PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR THE METHOD - Method for installation of a pipe based system (pipe system) comprising pipe lengths and coupling components, distinguished in that the method comprises the steps: to pre-assemble the pipeline system loosely by assembling pipe lengths and coupling components by inserting pipe lengths into coupling parts, the coupling parts are adapted so as to hold the pipe length in place and in orientation whilst the axial pipe length position in the coupling component easily can be adjusted, and conduct optional sufficient clamping or attachments to the surrounding walls, ceilings or floors, so that the pipe system is self-supporting in the intended position and such that the assemblage of the components easily can be adjusted by a technician, to adjust the components of the pipeline system into the intended position, so that the pipeline system is basically without any inherent tensions, optionally to attach or clamp the pipeline system further onto to the surrounding walls, ceilings or floors, and to permanently join the pipe lengths and coupling components. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116529 | INTEGRATED KITCHEN FAUCET SIDE SPRAY AND DIVERTER - A diverter assembly ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140124040 | Bucket Sump - A bucket sump system for use with a liquid which includes a bucket having an interior comprising: sides defining an open top and coupled to a flat bottom, and a wedge insert received by the interior of the bucket, resting flush against the flat bottom of the bucket. The wedge insert has a flat bottom portion, a sloped top surface connected to the bottom portion through a first side having a first height and a second side having a second height, and an orifice defined by the first side of the wedge insert. The liquid received by the interior of the bucket flows from the second side of the sloped top portion of the wedge insert to the first side of the sloped top portion of the wedge insert and into the orifice. The second height of the wedge insert is greater than the first height of the wedge insert. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124041 | Device And Method For Plugging A Hole In A Membrane - A device is provided for plugging a hole in a membrane. The device comprises a cap including a chamber for storing compressed gas, an inflatable bladder connected to the cap and a first conduit via which fluid can escape from a distal side of the membrane whilst the device is inserted into the hole. The device further comprises a first control means for controlling the escaping fluid through the device, a second conduit via which a compressed gas can flow from the chamber into the inflatable bladder and a second control means for controlling the flow of compressed gas from the chamber into the bladder. The bladder is arranged to be inserted at least partially through the hole in the membrane in a non-inflated state and at least partially inflated after it has been inserted therein. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124042 | METHODS OF FLOW BAFFLE INSTALLATION - A method of flow baffle installation is disclosed herein. The method, in various aspects includes the steps of orienting a side support at a specified elevation about a sidewall of a sump using a leveling support, bolting the side support to the sidewall of the sump following the step of orienting a side support at a specified elevation about a sidewall of a sump using a leveling support, orienting an opposing side support at the specified elevation about the sidewall of the sump using a corresponding leveling support, bolting the opposing side support to the sidewall of the sump following the step of orienting an opposing side support at the specified elevation about the sidewall of the sump using a corresponding leveling support, adjusting an adjustable cross-member to span between the side support and the opposing side support. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130887 | MANIFOLD AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - According to one aspect, a manifold defines an internal region and a first inside surface. A fluid liner is permanently bonded to the first inside surface, and dynamically responds to pressure fluctuations within the internal region during fluid flow therethrough while the permanent bond is maintained. According to another aspect, an end cap is connected to the elongated member and defines a second inside surface. The fluid liner is engaged with each of first and second inside surfaces, and defines a third inside surface. A first thickness of the fluid liner is defined between the first and third inside surfaces, a second thickness of the fluid liner is defined between the second and third inside surfaces, and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. According to another aspect, a plug opening is formed through the fluid liner, and a liner plug extends within the plug opening. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130888 | CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - An intelligent condensate management system for purging and cleaning an air conditioning condensate drainage system, the intelligent condensate management system comprises a housing, the housing having an inlet and an outlet; a primary condensate flow line providing a flow path between the housing inlet and outlet, the primary condensate flow line having a check valve; a flush line providing a flow path between the housing inlet and outlet parallel to the primary condensate flow line, the flush line having a pump, wherein an inlet to the flush line is connected to a lower portion of the housing inlet; a logic panel for actuating the pump between a standby mode and a flushing mode; wherein the check valve is configured to allow flow from the housing inlet to the housing outlet; wherein actuating the pump to a flushing mode causes the check valve to close. Also described are methods to flush a condensate drain system. | 05-15-2014 |
20140158215 | Valve Device, Valve Assembly and Method for Calibrating a Valve Assembly - A valve device including a valve housing which bounds a valve chamber in which a valve member is accommodated for movement between a blocking position and a release position in order to influence a free flow cross-section for a fluid in a flow path between an inlet passage terminating into the valve chamber and an outlet passage leading from the valve chamber, further including a first absolute pressure sensor for providing a first pressure signal as a function of an operating pressure in the flow path, and further including an evaluation circuit for processing the first pressure signal. It is provided that a second absolute pressure sensor is located outside the flow path, which is designed to provide a second pressure signal as a function of an operating pressure outside the flow path and which is connected to the evaluation circuit for enabling a differential pressure between the first and second pressure signals to be determined. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158216 | FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A vent valve assembly includes a first housing component, a second housing component, and a third housing component, as well as a first valve and a second valve. The first, second, and third housing components are configured to assemble together along one directional axis with the second housing component, the first valve and the second valve between the first and third housing components and with the second valve laterally-spaced from the first valve. A vapor flow path directs vapor from the first valve to the second valve, thereby reducing an overall height of the vent valve assembly. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166118 | TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SELF-INFLATING TIRE - A tire pressure control system ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140182698 | Universal Bag Connector - A universal connector ( | 07-03-2014 |
20140202551 | MOBILE FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF. - A mobile fluid dispensing apparatus is shown comprising of a mobile part, a complimentary part, where the mobile part has a means for fluid exchange between the mobile part and the complimentary part. The mobile part is configured to engage with the complimentary part to form a fluid connection between them when the mobile part is moved in relation to the complimentary part. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202552 | High Purity Water System - A high purity water delivery system has a reservoir ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140202553 | DIGITAL CLOSED LOOP PROPORTIONAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROLLER - A digitally controlled current to pressure converter (CPC) and method of controlling same is provided. The method of controlling includes the step of periodically imparting symmetrically-opposed movement of a control valve of the CPC to loosen and flush accumulated silt therefrom. More particularly, the method may include the step of periodically introducing a small-amplitude symmetrically-opposed impulse to a controller that actuates a hydraulic control shaft of a three-way rotary valve. Also provided is a method of preventing malfunction due to faulty input or feedback signals received by the CPC, and a method of detecting the health status of multiple CPCs when used in a redundant configuration. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209180 | VISCOUS FAN DRIVE SYSTEMS HAVING FILL AND SCAVENGE CONTROL - An engagement system ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140216562 | PORTABLE AIR PUMP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A portable air pump apparatus and method that includes an elongated elongated cylinder portion having a first air channel for transporting compressed air, and an air discharge portion having a connection head, a finger or thumb grip portion, a rotatable thumb-lock lever, and a second air channel extending vertically therethrough the air discharge portion and engagable with an inflation valve of an inflatable object. The second air channel is in communication with the first air channel of the elongated cylinder portion. The rotatable thumb-lock may be rotated within a predetermined range of movement defined substantially by a non-engaged position and an engaged position. The portable air pump is configured such that a user may grasp the air discharge portion with a single hand using the finger or thumb grip portion to place the connection head over an inflation valve of the inflatable object and to use one or more fingers to move the rotatable thumb-lock lever from the non-engaged position to the engaged position, thereby enabling air to flow into the inflatable object from the air pump apparatus without significant air loss. | 08-07-2014 |
20140251443 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED ACCESS TO PRESSURIZED FLUID LINES AND TO EXHAUSTED LINES - A method and apparatus for controlled access to pressurized fluid lines and to exhausted lines. The apparatus includes a rod body having a bore; a packing fitting attached to a first end of the rod body and a ball valve attached to a second end of the rod body; a transverse arm between the first and second ends of the rod body, the transverse arm having a bore communicating the rod body bore; and a slideable rod in the bore of the rod body, in a first position of the rod a first end extends through the packing fitting to outside of the rod body and a second end is completely within the rod body, in a second position of the rod the first end extends through the packing fitting to outside of the rod body and the second end of the rod extends through and past the ball valve. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251444 | Aseptic Tubing Connection for a Container - An assembly for aseptic connecting of a beverage ingredient container to a beverage dispensing apparatus, having a collapsible sheath of pliable material connecting the container to the dispenser at a distance away from the container. The sheath passes through a conduit of the apparatus to provide an aseptic passageway for fluid from the container to the beverage apparatus. A protective cover houses the collapsible sheath when in a collapsed configuration, and the sheath is brought to a second configuration of an extended length to provide an inner passageway of the fluid to a distal end of the sheath positioned a distance away from the container. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261724 | Balanced Port Sense Profile for Improved Capacity Performance - A fluid regulating device includes a regulator valve having an inlet, an outlet, and a valve port disposed between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the regulator valve and includes a valve disc that displaces along a longitudinal axis to open and close the fluid regulating device. The valve disc includes a sealing surface disposed adjacent to an outer radial end of the valve disc, and the sealing surface is adapted to sealingly engage the valve port in the closed position. The valve disc also includes an intermediate surface disposed inward of the sealing surface, and a groove is formed in the intermediate surface. The groove extends along a groove axis extending along the intermediate surface normal to the longitudinal axis, and the groove axis is at least partially curved when viewed along the longitudinal axis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261725 | PIPING STICK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of a piping stick and methods of manufacturing and using a piping stick are disclosed herein. The piping stick can define a scalable volume including a plurality of piping sections and a plurality of control sections. The non-connected in his of the piping sections of the piping stick can be capped. The piping stick can be assembled by assembling the plurality of control sections and the plurality of piping sections, pressurizing, the piping stick at a first time, and determining the integrity of the piping stick by evaluating the pressure in the piping stick at a second time. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261726 | Valve Exerciser for an Emergency Shutoff Valve of a Steam Turbine and Method for Using the Same - An apparatus for exercising an emergency shutoff valve of a steam turbine and methods for operating the same are disclosed herein. A cover of the valve exerciser mounts on top of an emergency shutoff valve body and through a stroker bolt threadingly engaged with the shutoff valve lever arm, the valve stem is moved within a passageway of the cover a small amount so that the aperture between the steam inlet and outlet is not blocked, thereby permitting normal operation of the steam valve while the valve stem is exercised. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261727 | VIAL ADAPTER FOR SIDE ENGAGEMENT OF VIAL CAP - A vial adapter for side engagement of a vial cap includes a needleless connector having a housing and defining one or more fluid pathways therein; an elongated piercing spike operatively coupled to the needleless connector, the elongated piercing spike having a longitudinal axis and one or more channels for fluid connectivity with the one or more fluid pathways; at least one housing arm coupled to the housing and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis; and a coupling member configured to orthogonally receive a vial cap with respect to the longitudinal axis, the coupling member having a planar surface, an aperture of the planar surface longitudinally aligned with the elongated piercing spike, and at least one support arm extending from the planar surface operatively coupled with the at least one housing arm to allow relative longitudinal movement between the coupling member and the elongated piercing spike. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261728 | COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR PROTECTIVE BRACKET - A protective bracket for a compressed natural gas pressure regulator mounted in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The compressed natural gas pressure regulator is disposed between a natural gas pressurized tank and an intake system for an internal combustion engine within the engine compartment, and the protective bracket comprises a main body disposed essentially about the entire external volume of the compressed natural gas pressure regulator. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261729 | FILTER WITH INTEGRATED BAFFLE - An airbag assembly may include an airbag and an inflator in fluid communication with the airbag. The inflator may have a first chamber containing a first gas source and a second chamber containing a second gas source. A filter module may be positioned to filter and redirect gas flows from the first and second gas sources. The filter module may be constructed by securing a baffle within an interior cavity of a filter medium having a generally tubular shape, prior to installation of the filter module the inflator. The baffle may be supported directly by the material of the filter module, by a bracket, or by a support structure formed of wire thicker than that of the filter medium. The baffle may maintain isolation between the first and second chambers, or may help gas from the first gas source initiate gas provision from the second gas source. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261730 | FIRE HYDRANT COVER WITH WATER PRESSURE INDICATOR SYSTEM - Devices, systems and methods for visually indicating the presence of a fire hydrant and the range of gallons per minute water flow associated with the hydrant. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261731 | FIRE HYDRANT PRESSURE INDICATOR - Devices, systems and methods for visually indicating the presence of a fire hydrant and the range of gallons per minute water flow associated with the hydrant by using a single-piece fire hydrant cover. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261732 | EFFICIENTLY AND EASILY OPENING AND CLOSING A CANISTER VALVE - The present disclosure relates to a canister connection apparatus designed to efficiently and easily connect a pressurized canister to an external system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299198 | MULTI-END CONNECTOR ADAPTOR - A multi-end connector adaptor comprising a main pipe run having a main pipe run connector flange located at the inlet end of the main pipe run; and outlet ends of first and second transverse auxiliary pipe runs having a ball valve type end connector flange comprising a flow bore through the respective flange and an annular landing recessed in the respective flange around the flow bore to receive a seat ring for sealing against a flow control element of a ball valve. Multiport severe service ball valve assemblies, systems comprising the multi-end connector adaptors and methods of use are also disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305511 | FAUCET EXTENDER - A universal faucet extender having an attachment member and a trough member to detachably attach to faucet spigots or aerators of various designs. The universal faucet extender extends the flow of water within arms' reach to allow children and other individuals who would have difficulty to reach and access the flowing water. The attachment member comprises at least two receiving openings, a first receiving opening on a rear end of the attachment member and a second receiving opening on a top surface of the attachment member, both of which are adapted to interchangeably receive a circumference of a faucet spigot. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311582 | Thermally Regulated Fluid Transport System and Methods Thereof - A fluid transport system and related methods is disclosed. The fluid transport system includes an elongated conduit having at least one fluid-transporting pathway. At least one heat tracing structure is bonded to a surface of the elongated conduit. A thermal conductor is removably positioned within the at least one heat tracing structure, wherein a quantity of thermal energy is transferred from the thermal conductor to the at least one fluid-transporting pathway. A bundle jacket is positioned about the exterior of the elongated conduit and the at least one heat tracing structure. | 10-23-2014 |
20140326326 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A LIQUID FREE OF PARTICLES - A system includes a high-pressure liquid supply system including a valve to relieve pressure upon a state change, at least one nozzle in fluid connection with the valve, and at least one filter element, the nozzle at least one being adapted to spray the filter element with high-pressure liquid upon actuation of the valve upon a state change. The high-pressure liquid supply system may, for example, be a high-pressure coolant system for use with a machine tool, and the at least one nozzle may, for example, be adapted to spray the at least one filter element to remove metal particles therefrom. | 11-06-2014 |
20140338756 | BLOOD TREATMENT AIR PURGING METHODS - An air purging method includes: (a) detecting a low fluid level in a blood circuit indicating a high amount of air in the blood circuit; (b) stopping a blood pump; (c) closing a venous patient line; (d) opening a blood circuit air vent valve and a drain valve; and (e) running the blood pump to meter air through the air vent valve and the drain valve to a drain. | 11-20-2014 |
20140352796 | FUEL TANK DEPRESSURIZATION BEFORE REFUELING A PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE - Methods and systems for controlling a locking mechanism on a fuel cap for refueling a vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises venting a fuel tank into a vapor absorbent canister in response to a request to refuel and unlocking the fuel cap in response to a predetermined temperature change in said canister. | 12-04-2014 |
20140373928 | Pressure Balanced Hydraulic Device And Method - A hydraulic device includes a hydraulic pump, valve stack, interface tube, and upper and lower seals. The valve stack has a pressure balanced connecting with an interface tube receiving bore. The interface tube conveys a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to the valve stack and has an axial bore open at a first end and closed at a second end with an outlet proximal to the second end. The upper seal seals the interface tube in the interface tube receiving bore and is disposed annularly about the interface tube between the outlet and the second end. The lower seal seals the interface tube in the interface tube receiving bore and is disposed annularly about the interface tube proximal to the outlet and between the outlet and the first end. The upper seal and the lower seal balance a pressure of the hydraulic fluid from the outlet. | 12-25-2014 |
20150013777 | MULTI-PART CONCENTRIC MANIFOLD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE MANIFOLD - A manifold is provided. The manifold includes a first body having an outer curved surface; a second body having an inner curved surface corresponding to the outer curved surface of the first body; and a groove formed in one or both of the outer and inner curved surfaces, wherein the first body is dimensioned to fit within the second body so that the outer curved surface contacts the inner curved surface and the groove forms a fluid passage located in between the first and second bodies, the fluid passage having an inlet and an outlet. A method for assembling a manifold may also be provided. | 01-15-2015 |
20150027558 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE ACCURACY OF A RATE OF DECAY (ROD) MEASUREMENT IN A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER - A mass flow controller includes at least one conduit having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, the conduit defining a flow path along which the fluid flows. The mass flow controller also includes a modified inlet block having an inlet aperture, an inlet channel, and a reservoir fluidly coupled to the inlet channel and the conduit that enhances flow through the controller and improves rate-of-decay measurements. The mass flow controller includes at least one flow sensor that generates a flow sensor signal that is proportional to the mass flow rate of the fluid through the conduit. The mass flow controller includes a control sub-system coupled to a flow sensor and a valve assembly to control flow through the conduit. | 01-29-2015 |
20150047713 | Method and Device for Removing Water From a Swimming Pool Cover - A device and method is provided for removing water that has accumulated on a swimming pool cover in the form of a directed stream or spray from a typical pool cover pump through a water ejection spout. The water ejection spout has a connector adapted to couple to an outflow connector of the pool cover pump, tubing extending from the connector, and a nozzle coupled to the tubing for expelling the pumped water. The water ejection spout is configured to discharge the pumped water in a directed stream or spray upwardly and outwardly from the pool cover pump. The tubing and nozzle may be configured to additionally discharge the pumped water in a directed stream or spray away from the pool pump, or another in a directed stream or spray over the pool pump. One form is configured to inhibit rotation and/or tipping of the pump/spout assembly. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047714 | FLOW DISTRIBUTOR - A flow distribution system for a multi-phase fluid stream includes an inlet for receiving a multi-phase fluid stream from an inlet pipe, a plurality of outlets each for delivering a portion of the multi-phase fluid stream to a respective outlet pipe, and a hollow housing forming an inner chamber in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets, where the housing has a central longitudinal axis. The inner chamber includes a first chamber portion adjacent to the inlet and a second chamber portion adjacent to the plurality of outlets, and the first chamber portion has a cross-sectional area that is less than the cross-sectional area of the second chamber portion. A non-planar flow diverter is positioned within the chamber. | 02-19-2015 |
20150053275 | DIGITAL CLOSED LOOP PROPORTIONAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROLLER - A digitally controlled current to pressure converter (CPC) and method of controlling same is provided. The method of controlling includes the step of periodically imparting symmetrically-opposed movement of a control valve of the CPC to loosen and flush accumulated silt therefrom. More particularly, the method may include the step of periodically introducing a small-amplitude symmetrically-opposed impulse to a controller that actuates a hydraulic control shaft of a three-way rotary valve. Also provided is a method of preventing malfunction due to faulty input or feedback signals received by the CPC, and a method of detecting the health status of multiple CPCs when used in a redundant configuration. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053276 | IN-LINE INTERNAL PLUMBING LINE SANITIZER FOR APPLIANCES APPARATUS - A new and useful in-line internal plumbing line sanitizers for appliances apparatus that sanitizes the internal plumbing lines of appliances such as refrigerators with integrated ice makers and drinking water dispensers, is easily adaptable, can be made in different sizes for use with various appliances, and can house a variety of sanitizing agents. The apparatus can also be used by an ordinary consumer, increases the safety and efficiency of internal plumbing line sanitation procedures, and eliminates the need for expensive replacement of internal appliance plumbing lines. This device is believed to be useful in the domestic and commercial settings. A device according to the invention is also believed to be favorable for use by appliance service technicians, as well as lay people who want to sanitize an appliance periodically. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053277 | DRIP CATCHER APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for collecting drips from a spout on a beverage dispenser has a table top base that is held in place by the weight of a beverage dispenser. The table top base supports a drip catch reservoir, and drips hit a back plate with guides before washing into the drip catch reservoir. The drip catch reservoir has an outlet allowing drainage into a disposal tank without moving the apparatus. | 02-26-2015 |
20150075636 | LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE SUPPLY DEVICE AND SUPPLY METHOD - Provided are a supply apparatus and a supply method for supplying fluid carbon dioxide that are energy-saving and efficient. The supply apparatus for supplying fluid carbon dioxide includes: a circulation system including a purifying unit that removes impurities and contaminants from the carbon dioxide, a storage unit that includes a condenser for changing gaseous carbon dioxide passed through the purifying unit into liquid carbon dioxide, a supply unit that includes a first pump for supplying the liquid carbon dioxide in the storage unit to a use point, and a return line through which excess carbon dioxide supplied from the supply unit but not used at the use point is returned to the storage unit; and a carbon dioxide introduction unit that introduces carbon dioxide, as a starting material or recovered gas, to the circulation system. The carbon dioxide introduction unit includes a second pump for increasing the pressure of the carbon dioxide and the second pump introduces the carbon dioxide to the circulation system. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083231 | FILLER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present document describes filler apparatus, washing and maintenance support station and methods of using the same. The support station is for supporting a filler container, a volumetric container and/or a sliding plate of the filler apparatus. The washing and maintenance support station comprises a support main frame; a filler container corresponding mating connector on the support main frame for releasably connecting with a filler container mating connector; a volumetric container mount receiving section on the main frame below the filler container corresponding mating connector for releasably mounting a volumetric container mount; and a sliding plate receiving support on the main frame below the volumetric container mount receiving section for releasably supporting a sliding plate substantially flat section. When displaced vertically relative to the support main frame, the filler container, the volumetric container and the sliding plate are capable of engagement with respectively the filler container corresponding mating connector, the volumetric container mount receiving section and the sliding plate receiving support to be disengaged. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083232 | VERTICAL CLAMP DEVICE - A vertical clamping device is provided that supports a flow cell component in a vertical configuration in which the flow cell is on an opposite side of the vertical support from the electronic interface. The clamp includes a vertical setting to receive the flow cell component and provides an electronic interface on a vertical surface of the vertical setting. A block supports the fluidics interface and can move in a horizontal direction bringing the fluidics interface into contact with the flow cell component. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090344 | GAS FILTERING IN ADSORBED GAS SYSTEMS - Disclosed in certain embodiments are pressure release devices or filtering devices for adsorbed gas containers in order to increase the safety and efficiencies of adsorbed gas systems. In certain embodiments, the systems contain metal organic framework. | 04-02-2015 |
20150101675 | POSITIVE CONNECTION INDICATOR (VISUAL OR SOUND) - A reductant storage and dosing system which uses at least one canister containing a supply of reductant to supply, via a delivery line, an exhaust gas after-treatment system having an injector is disclosed. A controller may be used to meter the flow of the reductant through the delivery line to the injector, while a status indicator indicates a status of the connection—i.e., connected or disconnected. In an embodiment, the status indicator provides a visual signal or indication, such as an LED or series of LEDs, an audible signal, such as a beep, click or buzz, or both. Iternatively, the status indicator may be an analog or digital gauge. | 04-16-2015 |
20150122341 | Engine Cleaning Process - A method of using a kit to clean an injection combustion engine while the engine is running comprising removing a vacuum hose attached to the engine, inserting a tube attached to a compartment containing a liquid cleaning chemical inside the hose, introducing the chemical into the engine's fuel system in a controlled fashion, removing the tube from the hose after the recommended amount of chemical is in the engine's fuel system and reattaching the hose. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129046 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A TANK DEVICE, AND CORRESPONDING TANK DEVICE - In a method for operating a tank device of a motor vehicle, with the tank device having a tank and a tank ventilation device with at least one switching valve, an excitation current can be applied to the switching valve, and the switching valve opens only when the excitation current exceeds an excitation current threshold over a certain period of time. Provision is hereby made to apply an excitation current which is greater than the excitation current threshold, at least temporarily, in a first mode of operation to the switching valve for heating purposes, also when ventilation of the tank is not governed by a control unit of the tank device. | 05-14-2015 |
20150136237 | CONTAINER AND LIQUID COLLECTION METHODS - A method for permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from a source of fluid is provided that includes loosening a canister of fluid from a source of fluid to expose a connection between the two, providing a form fitting non-permeable bag for collecting where the bag includes means for securing the top of the bag to prevent collected fluid from spilling out of the bag, wrapping the top of the bag of around the canister to bring the top of the bag proximate to the connection, disconnecting the canister from the connection while the bag is still positioned around the canister, and closing the securing means to close the top of the bag to seal off the canister within the bag. | 05-21-2015 |
20150308087 | Fluid Delivery System with a Housing and At Least One Fluid Inlet and One Fluid Outlet - The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a cartridge housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150322570 | GAS SUPPLY UNIT FOR SUPPLYING MULTIPLE GASES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A gas supplying unit for supplying multiple gases includes an outer pipe and at least one inner pipe positioned inside of the outer pipe, wherein a first process gas supplied to the inner pipe is jetted outwardly from the outer pipe through a plurality of first gas jet orifices, and a second process gas supplied to the outer pipe is jetted outwardly from the outer pipe through a plurality of second gas jet orifices. | 11-12-2015 |
20150325827 | AIRCRAFT BATTERY EXHAUST SYSTEM - An aircraft battery exhaust system comprises a fluid discharge opening formed in an aircraft outer skin and a fluid discharge line having a first end connected to the fluid discharge opening and a second end. A first fluid discharge branch line has a first end connected to the second end of the fluid discharge line and a second end connected to a first battery in such a manner that a fluid leaking from the first battery is directed into the first fluid discharge branch line. A second fluid discharge branch line has a first end connected to the second end of the fluid discharge line and a second end connected to a second battery in such a manner that a fluid leaking from the second battery is directed into the second fluid discharge branch line. | 11-12-2015 |
20150328640 | VERTICAL CLAMP DEVICE - A vertical clamping device is provided that supports a flow cell component in a vertical configuration in which the flow cell is on an opposite side of the vertical support from the electronic interface. The clamp includes a vertical setting to receive the flow cell component and provides an electronic interface on a vertical surface of the vertical setting. A block supports the fluidics interface and can move in a horizontal direction bringing the fluidics interface into contact with the flow cell component. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335809 | BLOOD SET COMPONENT CONNECTION DETECTION - Extracorporeal blood treatment systems and methods to detect the connection of one or more components (e.g., of an extracorporeal blood set) thereto (e.g., to one or more pressure transducers contained in the system housing) by, for example, controlling an air pump apparatus to provide air to a connection port at which the component is to be connected and monitoring pressure resulting therefrom to detect whether the component is operatively connected (e.g., based on a detected change in the monitored pressure due to the increased resistance, based on a monitored rate of decay of pressure of injected air, etc.). | 11-26-2015 |
20150345685 | MULTI-PART, MANIFOLD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE MANIFOLD - A manifold is provided. The manifold includes: a first body having an outer surface; a second body having an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface of the first body and the first body is micro-welded to the second body; and a groove formed in one or both of the outer and inner surfaces, wherein the first body is dimensioned to fit within the second body so that the outer surface contacts the inner surface and the groove forms a fluid passage located between the first and second bodies, the fluid passage having an inlet and an outlet. Also in some embodiments a method of forming a manifold is provided. The method includes: filling a die with powdered metal having grains; compressing the powdered metal in the die thereby forming a first body; removing the compressed part from the die; contacting the first body to a second body subjecting the bodies to heat; and forming micro-weld between grains of metal between the two bodies. | 12-03-2015 |
20150361582 | Gas Flow Flange For A Rotating Disk Reactor For Chemical Vapor Deposition - A gas flow flange includes a first and a second section. The first section includes a plurality of first gas channels positioned inside and parallel to a top surface. A plurality of second gas input channels are positioned perpendicular to the top surface and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. Each of the plurality of first gas input channels are aligned with an output of a corresponding one of the plurality of first gas input channels. The second section includes a plurality of second gas input channels that are positioned perpendicular to and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the second section. Each of the plurality of second gas input channels are aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of second gas input channels. Fluid cooling conduits are positioned perpendicular to the top surface of the second section. | 12-17-2015 |
20160002906 | DRAIN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An example drain apparatus includes a drain body for connection to a plumbing system. The example drain apparatus also includes a top drain assembly having a compressible fitting, the top drain assembly configured for removable installation within the drain body. An example drain system includes an apparatus having a drain body and a top drain assembly for installation with the drain body. The example drain system includes a jig configured to cut the drain body below an upper surface of a floor the drain body is installed in so that the top drain assembly is fitted to the drain body substantially level with the upper surface of the floor. | 01-07-2016 |
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20160017621 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS - A system for limiting the flow from a dispensing valve when a dispensing cartridge is replaced with the system including a dispenser cartridge with a cam and a water socket with a flow limiter therein that is activeable in response to the position of the dispenser cartridge in the dispensing valve and operable in response to an upstream fluid pressure in the dispensing valve. | 01-21-2016 |
20160018059 | MOBILE DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID CONTAINERS - A mobile device for discharging a liquid-filled container is disclosed. The device has a closable compartment provided with a closable opening, and an unloading installation in the inner space of the device, coupleable with the container. The unloading installation is able to extract liquid from the container via top unloading and to move it outside of the device, and includes an absorption means for removing liquid vapors which is connectable with the container for the extraction of top liquid vapors. A method for discharging liquid containers, such as unloading benzyl chloride liquid with the mobile device, is described. | 01-21-2016 |
20160023205 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICRO CHAMBER PLATE WITH BUILT-IN SAMPLE AND ANALYTIC MICRO CHAMBER PLATE, ANALYTIC MICRO CHAMBER PLATE AND APPARATUS SET FOR MANUFACTURING ANALYTIC MICRO CHAMBER PLATE WITH BUILT-IN SAMPLE - A method of manufacturing a micro-chamber plate with a built-in sample, including: settling a micro-chamber plate for sample injection at a micro-chamber plate receiving part formed with an upper opening; disposing a cover for micro-chamber plate receiving part to cover the upper opening, the cover for micro-chamber plate receiving part having a provisional storing part and an auxiliary covering part connected with the provisional storing part and formed with a through-hole for auxiliary covering part; and manufacturing a micro-chamber plate with a built-in sample by putting the micro-chamber plate receiving part, on which the cover is disposed, into a centrifugal separator which can apply vacuum, applying centrifugal force and injecting a sample solution provisionally stored in the provisional storing part into the micro-chamber plate through a vessel communication part which is formed at the provisional storing part to be communicated with the micro-chamber plate receiving part. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038776 | Fire Hydrant Operating Nut and Method for Lubricating the Operating Nut - A method for delivering water through a fire hydrant is disclosed and includes unlocking a sprinkler cap control lock on the fire hydrant, removing the sprinkler cap control lock to access an operating nut of the fire hydrant and activating the operating nut to deliver water through a plurality of sprinkler ports in at least one of a plurality of caps on the fire hydrant. Also disclosed are fire hydrant with a lubricant channel and a method of lubricating a fire hydrant operation nut. Also disclosed is a fire hydrant that does not need a lubricant disposed between the operation nut and the fire hydrant body due to an operating nut sleeve being disposed between the operation nut and the fire hydrant body. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039055 | METHOD OF MAINTAINING APPARATUS FOR A SYNGAS COOLER - A method of maintaining a synthetic gas (syngas) cooler for use within a gasifier system is provided. The method includes breaking at least a portion of a non-bonded joint and a seam weld on a quench ring assembly. At least a portion of the wear sub-assembly and a flow control sub-assembly is removed, and the wear sub-assembly is separated from the flow control sub-assembly. The method further includes removing the separation device that extends between the flow control sub-assembly and the wear sub-assembly. At least a portion of the wear sub-assembly is replaced by positioning the replacement portion of the wear sub-assembly over the flow control sub-assembly and coupling the replacement portion of the wear sub-assembly to the main structural member. The method provides a more efficient replacement of worn sub-assemblies, which decreases the time and costs associated with maintenance. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040403 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WINTERIZING COUPLING - A RV winterizing method that introduces antifreeze to a RV system using a reverse flow procedure by using fittings or a coupling, where the coupling includes a band composed from a strip with a set of ends which over lap when the strip wraps around itself, a knob situated above the set of ends at a top portion of the band, wherein the knob adjust the band. A semi-tubular fitting is braced within the band where the semi-tubular fitting includes a set of lips extending up an inner wall of the band. A hole arranged at a central bottom portion of the semi-tubular fitting. Finally, a fitting continuing from the hole wherein the band attaches to a faucet to create a watertight seal, and enables a non-toxic antifreeze to flow through the fitting, into the faucet and into a plumbing system. | 02-11-2016 |
20160061385 | PASSIVE DIODE-LIKE DEVICE FOR FLUIDS - The present invention is directed to an improved fluid diode using topology optimization with Finite Element Method (FEM). Topology optimization as a flexible optimization method has been extended to the fluid field. For given boundary conditions and constraints, it distributes a specific amount of pores (or remove materials to get channel) in the design domain to minimize/maximize an objective function. In this design, inlet and outlet ports are aligned and inflow and outflow are in the same direction. The present invention features an intricate network of fluid channels having optimized fluid connectivity and shapes, which significantly improves the diodicity of fluidic passive valves. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067660 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN AUXILIARY FLUSH TO A CENTRAL CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for supplying a variety of chemical products to a plurality of utilization points such as to washer extractors or washing machines includes utilizing an auxiliary flush mechanism that operates independently of a product supplying manifold so that the wash machines may be flushed in order to free the manifold to supply product to an otherwise waiting washing machine. The flush mechanism includes flush lines associated with respective washing machines and each line having an auxiliary flush valve and associated flow sensor which are configured to flush water through delivery lines leading to respective washing machines. The systems are configured such that a flushing of a washing machine or machines may occur while product is being supplied to a different washing machine via the central supplying manifold. A programmable controller is included with the system to control the various functions including receiving data from sensors and operating valves and pumps in accordance with the disclosed methods. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081263 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING INDUCTOR SEGMENTS TO AN INDUCTOR ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A system includes an inductor assembly of an agricultural implement having an inductor box with a wall configured to separate an interior of the inductor box from an exterior of the inductor box, an inductor segment, and a mounting clip. The wall includes an inner surface in the interior and an outer surface on the exterior. The inductor segment includes a mixing portion and a delivery portion, wherein the mixing portion interfaces with the inner surface and is configured to mix agricultural product and airflow into a mixture. The delivery portion is configured to convey the mixture through the wall. The mounting clip is configured to form a seal between the interior and the exterior of the inductor box, and to interface with the outer surface and the delivery portion in an installed position to couple the inductor segment to the inductor box. | 03-24-2016 |
20160090715 | Brake Charge Valve with Set Minimum Fixed Hydro-Mechanical Pressure By-Pass Function - A hydraulic circuit includes: a priority valve including a first position and a second position where: the first position includes a first fluid passage and a fixed bypass orifice connected to the first fluid passage; the second position includes a second fluid passage and a variable bypass orifice connected to the second fluid passage. The hydraulic circuit further includes: a first fluid line fluidly connecting the priority valve and a first machine component; a second fluid line fluidly connecting the priority valve and a second machine component; a check valve placed between the priority valve and the second machine component and fluidly connecting the priority valve and the second machine component; an oil passage on the priority valve fluidly connected to one or more machine components other than the first and second machine components; one or more actuators connected to the priority valve; and a control valve communicatively connected to the one or more actuators connected to the priority valve. | 03-31-2016 |
20160102446 | WATER CAPTURE DEVICE FOR STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION - A water capture device for installing in an elevated location on a building. The water capture device comprises a plurality of exterior walls, an input opening, a main chamber, a release opening, an overflow channel, and an overflow opening. The plurality of exterior walls defines a cavity. The input opening allows for allowing water to enter the cavity. The main chamber is within the cavity configured to fill with water. The release opening is for selectively releasing water from the main chamber for use by a user. The overflow channel within the cavity is for receiving excess water from the main chamber that rises above a threshold associated with the overflow channel. The first overflow opening is for allowing excess water within the overflow channel to freely exit the water capture device. | 04-14-2016 |
20160107111 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF GREY WATER IN AN AIRCRAFT - This invention relates to a method of draining grey water contained in a water holding tank of a system for management of grey water in aircraft toilets. According to the invention, the method consists of draining the grey water through an undulating diaphragm pump comprising an inlet conduit connected to the said holding tank; the pump diaphragm is able to undulate, by way of actuating means, between two flanges for draining the said grey water present in the holding tank through the inlet conduit of the pump to a discharge conduit of the pump. | 04-21-2016 |
20160120098 | AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR A PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEM - A system for pressurizing a tank of an agricultural air distribution system includes an air source configured to supply pressurized air and a plenum having an inlet fluidly coupled to the air source and configured to receive a flow of pressurized air. The plenum includes a face element positioned opposite from the inlet relative to a direction of flow of the pressurized air through the plenum. Moreover, the face element includes a pressurization port configured to direct the flow of pressurized air to the tank and at least one outlet port configured to couple to at least one hose to supply the pressurized air to an agricultural implement. | 05-05-2016 |
20160123496 | VALVE COVER - The presently-disclosed subject matter includes valve covers. The valve covers can protect valves from exposure as well as from tampering. In some embodiments the valve cover comprises a cap that includes a top end and a side wall that is substantially cylindrical. Embodiments of valve covers also include a plug on an interior side of the top end of the cap that projects toward the opening of the cap. When the valve cover is installed, the plug can extend beyond an opening of the valve. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129391 | DEHUMIDIFIER APPARATUS - A dehumidifier is disclosed comprising a base, a fast coupler disposed on the base, a water receiving tray, a water collection tank disposed below the water receiving tray, a water discharging tank connected to the water receiving tray, and a pump having an outlet connected to the fast coupler and an inlet connected to the water discharging tank, wherein a water level switch is provided in the water discharging tank and comprises a floater and a closed hollow rod, wherein the floater has a hole for passing through of the rod and a magnet, and the rod has a magnetic field response switch electrically connected with the pump. | 05-12-2016 |
20160146376 | VALVE DISINFECTING METHOD - A method of performing a cleaning cycle for a water supply system having a valve. The method includes determining whether the cleaning cycle is necessary in a central controller located remotely from the water supply system; and when cleaning is necessary, sending a signal from the central controller to a local controller located within the water supply system to activate a heating element within the water supply system to heat an internal waterway of the water supply system to a temperature configured to clean the internal waterway. | 05-26-2016 |
20160146392 | FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLY - A fluid transfer assembly provides a substantially leak-proof connection between a thermoplastic tube and a thermoset tube. A fluid transfer assembly can provide the ability to maintain an aseptic connection between a thermoplastic tube and a thermoset tube, even after autoclaving. | 05-26-2016 |
20160175509 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING PUMP STROKE VOLUMES DURING A BLOOD SEPARATION PROCEDURE | 06-23-2016 |
20160186878 | FLUID DIVIDER BLOCK SUITABLE FOR USE AT HIGH PRESSURES - The invention is a divider block assembly suitable for use at high fluid pressures. Applicant has found that a sufficiently deep counterbored hole allows a mounting bolt to apply the sealing pressure well below the divider block surface, which can reduce or eliminate the compressive force on the metal around the piston bore, thereby reducing or eliminating distortion of the piston bore of the divider block and providing. | 06-30-2016 |
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