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20080216904 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - A fuel supply system includes: a flange mounted at an upper opening in a fuel tank; a fuel pump that discharges fuel in the fuel tank; a high-pressure filter that filters fuel discharged from the fuel pump; and a filter case that accommodates the high-pressure filter and includes an upper case and a lower case, the upper case integrally formed with the flange. The fuel pump is fitted to an underside of the lower case to be positioned substantially coaxial with the high-pressure filter. | 09-11-2008 |
20080245423 | FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE - A vehicle-use fuel supply device includes a fuel tank, a support base body, a reservoir cup which is mounted on the support base body and mounts a fuel pump, a case portion which incorporates a high-pressure filter, and a discharge pipe which is mounted on the case portion and discharges the fuel discharged from the case portion to the outside. The reservoir cup is provided with a first opening portion which allows the fuel to flow into the reservoir cup and to be stored in the reservoir cup, a second opening portion which allows the stored fuel to flow out to the strainer, and a bottomed vessel having a cutout portion in a portion thereof and mounted on the reservoir cup in a state that the vessel covers the second opening portion. | 10-09-2008 |
20080245424 | Micro fluid transfer system - A micro fluid transfer system for transferring fluid within a micro-environment, wherein the micro fluid transfer system comprises: (a) an elongate body having first and second ends and an outer surface; (b) a plurality of bores formed within the elongate body, the bores extending along at least a portion of a length of the elongate body for carrying fluid therein; and (c) at least one interconnecting slot intercepting at least two of the plurality of bores within the elongate body at a strategic, pre-determined location and orientation so as to fluidly connect the at least two bores and to define a plurality of potential fluid passageways through the elongate body. The micro fluid transfer system further comprises at least one access slot intercepting one of the plurality of bores within the elongate body at a strategic, pre-determined location and orientation so that the access slot and the bore are in fluid communication with one another, the access slot further defining additional potential fluid passageways within the elongate body. The micro fluid transfer system further comprises at least one rod disposed within each of the plurality of bores, the rod being selectively positioned to define a particular pre-determined fluid passageway and subsequent fluid flow path and to manipulate and control fluid flow through the fluid flow path. | 10-09-2008 |
20080295903 | Urban and Rural Integrated Conduit System For Sewage Discharging and Reclaiming - An urban and rural integrated conduit system for sewage discharging and reclaiming comprises: sewage discharging conduits or gutters constituted by sewers and outfall sewers and pits of roads; disposal wells for mud, sand and suspended matter, one end of which is connected to sewage transport pipes buried in the river bed of the present town river; and pits provided at the intersections of the sewage transport pipes, in which, gas outlets are provided at intervals on the upper side of the transport pipes, and an air pipe communicates the upper ends of the gas outlets of each transport pipe. The lower ends of both the sewage transport pipes and the air pipes communicate with one end of an integrated sewage processing plant, another end of which is connected to a water storage reservoir by a pipeline via a water pump of a pump station, with the water storage reservoir being provided with delivery valves and a variety of ducts especially for irrigation, cleaning or the like. | 12-04-2008 |
20080295904 | Oil filtration system for plural phase power equipment tanks - Insulating oil in electric power generation, transmission and distribution equipment such as circuit breakers, regulators, phase shifters, tank diverter switches and capacitor banks for respectively separated phases of a plural phase transmission or distribution line is filtered for removal of accumulated water, carbon particles and other contaminants by filters in oil circuits respective to each phase in the plurality. Each oil circuit respective to each circuit breaker includes a respective filter and circulation pump. However, all pumps in the plural phase power system, for example, are driven by the same motor and drive line whereby a fluid condition or circulation interruption of one oil circuit that requires termination of pump operation in the one oil circuit terminates the pump operation in all oil circuits. Pump motor power is preferably drawn from an energy source that may be independent of that served by the transmission and/or distribution power source. | 12-04-2008 |
20090020173 | INDUSTRIAL PROCESS EFFICIENCY METHOD AND SYSTEM - This Invention relates to an industrial process efficiency method and system and relates particularly to a method and system for improving the efficiency and performance of any industrial process when loading is at maximum capacity or under maximum capacity. The system incorporates plurality of identical or similar capacity motor-driven pumps to move liquids, slurries, gases and other fluid or fluid-like material at equal reduced speed or at almost equal reduced speed or at similar reduced speed in lieu of the original/traditional designed comparative inefficient pumping arrangements, thereby, to provide the optimum or same flow capacity with respective to the original pumping arrangement's operating flow capacity. In accordance with the method and system of this invention, significant energy saving can be achieved. Furthermore, the method and system can act responsive to the loading signals or some other reference from which loading can be inferred, thereby a greater extent of energy saving can be accomplished accordingly. The present invention is directed to methods and systems of improving the overall operating performance and efficiency of movement of fluids such as in HVAC systems, paper processing, water and or sewage treatment plants, or any other system that incorporates fluid pumping and the like. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025804 | Cleaning related apparatus - The present invention relates to a cleaning related apparatus comprising a first compartment for holding a fluid, a filter element communicating with said first compartment, a pump means communicating with said filter means having the ability to draw fluid through the filter and return fluid to said first compartment, and an energy source connected to said pump means providing means to power said pump. | 01-29-2009 |
20090038695 | Remote pumping system for cisterns - A remote pumping system for cisterns or water storage tanks is disclosed, comprising a high volume water pump driven by a hydraulic or electrically powered motor, for rapidly supplying a large volume of water to an extinguishment operation involving a burning object or building, from a local water source such as a pond, pool, portable basin, municipal hydrant, or cistern. The pump is lowered into a cistern by means of a rail system and is powered electrically or hydraulically by a remote or unit mounted power supply. In a further embodiment, a water-tight, above ground containment cabinet houses the discharge hose reels and/or the power supply for the pump motor. | 02-12-2009 |
20090065074 | Distribution valve for concrete transport pump - Disclosed herein is a distribution valve for concrete transport pump including: a valve body, rocker arm, end covers, a left rotary valve and a right rotary valve. The end covers are disposed on two ends of the valve body. The internal space of the valve body is divided into a left valve chamber and a right valve chamber, with the left rotary valve and the right rotary valve being accommodated respectively in the left valve chamber and the right valve chamber. Inlet ports, intake ports and discharge ports are correspondingly provided in the left valve chamber and the right valve chamber of the valve body respectively. The left rotary valve and the right rotary valve are respectively connected with the rocker arm provided outside of two ends of the valve body through a rotary shaft. Both the left rotary valve and the right rotary valve have a cylindrical shape. Through holes, which communicate the inlet ports to the intake ports or communicate the intake ports to the discharge ports, are provided respectively on the cylindrical surfaces of the left rotary valve and the right rotary valve. The distribution valve for concrete transport pump has a superior intake performance and may achieve a high pressure pumping. | 03-12-2009 |
20090133762 | Fuel tank - An improved fuel tank is disclosed. In the fuel tank, a shock-absorbing member comprising a plurality of foam members is mounted to an in-tank functional component provided inside a resin fuel tank body. When the fuel inside the tank sloshes up and down, the fuel strikes the shock-absorbing member, causing the force of the waves to be dispersed, and reducing the fuel sloshing sound created by the sloshing of the fuel. | 05-28-2009 |
20090217992 | SUBSEA INJECTION SYSTEM - A subsea, seawater injection system, positionable on a seabed for connection to a subterranean well includes a frame, an electrical submersible pump (ESP) positioned in the frame so as to be oriented substantially parallel to the seabed when positioned thereon, and a filter operationally positioned between a source water intake and the ESP. | 09-03-2009 |
20090217993 | PASSIVE COMPONENTS FOR MICRO-FLUIDIC FLOW PROFILE SHAPING AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to microfluidic systems and methods for controlling the flow of fluid using passive components engineered into the microchannels. These passive flow components include fluidic diodes, fluidic capacitors, and fluidic inductors. Various fluidic circuits are provided to control fluid flow including fluid rectifiers, fluid band pass filters, and fluid timers. | 09-03-2009 |
20090293966 | FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE - A fuel supply device comprises a fuel pump, a set plate, a control circuit, and an electrical wiring member. The fuel pump is disposed within a fuel tank. The set plate closes an opening of the fuel tank. The set plate comprises a controller chamber isolated from the fuel tank. The control circuit is disposed within the controller chamber. The control circuit controls the fuel pump. The electrical wiring member connects the control circuit and the fuel pump. The electrical wiring member is arranged from an interior of the controller chamber to an interior of the fuel pump and is passed through the set plate. A part of the electrical wiring member is exposed to the atmosphere. Furthermore, the exposed part is disposed within a range from the interior of the fuel tank to the interior of the controller chamber. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301586 | PUMP - Pump, in particular a servo steering pump for motor vehicles, having a flow control valve and a valve sleeve which has inflow openings to the flow control valve and a pressure connection to a hydraulic load. | 12-10-2009 |
20090314361 | Compressor and Method for Welding a Fluid Tubing to a Compressor Housing and a Fluid-Transport Tubing - The present invention relates to a compressor, a method of welding a fluid tubing to a compressor housing, and a fluid-transport tubing, particularly applicable to an airtight compressor, which provide for the replacement of the brazing step and the direct welding of the fluid-passage tubing to the compressor housing. The airtight compressor comprises a housing ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100012204 | VALVE MANIFOLD - A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position. | 01-21-2010 |
20100024905 | Pool Device Propulsion System - A pool device propulsion system that provides a focused stream of water through a programmable distribution portal that allows users to attach specific interchangeable receiving devices to experience various on-going water flows. A user's experience ranges from utilizing water based exercise equipment, to toys, floats and game devices along with other lifestyle attachments. | 02-04-2010 |
20100032031 | Fluid supply system - A fluid supply system having a plurality of tanks in fluid communication via one or more fluid paths with at least one pump, a ball and socket coupling disposed in at least one of the fluid paths, and a wellhead in fluid communication with the pump is disclosed. Placing a plurality of tanks at a well site and pumping a fluid from at least one of the tanks into the wellbore via a fluid path comprising at least one ball and socket coupling is disclosed. Positioning a plurality of tanks at a well site having a wellhead connected to a wellbore penetrating a shale formation, preparing a fracturing fluid by connecting at least one of the tanks to a blender via a fluid path comprising a ball and socket coupling, pumping the fracturing fluid into the wellbore and fracturing the shale formation, and recovering natural gas from the wellbore is disclosed. | 02-11-2010 |
20100051122 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR WINDSHIELD AND HEADLIGHT WASHING FLUID IN A VEHICLE - A container assembly for windshield or headlight washing fluid in a vehicle. It includes in combination: an elongated hollow structure demarcated by a wall with a plurality of asymmetric accordion folds that can be arranged in a stable retracted position and in a flexible extended position, in which it is suitable for being installed in a useful space of an engine compartment in the vehicle, the hollow structure in the extended position containing an operational amount of windshield or headlight washing fluid; a filling opening located at an inlet end portion of the hollow structure; at least one pump associated to the hollow structure for transferring contained fluid to a service point; and a securing device for securing the inlet end portion and one or more sections of the hollow structure to the engine compartment in an installation area. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051123 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING HYDRAULIC FLUID - The invention concerns a system for supplying hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic system, with an operating reservoir that accepts the hydraulic fluid provided for the operation of the hydraulic system and an auxiliary reservoir connected to the operating reservoir over a hydraulic line for intermediate storage of hydraulic fluid withdrawn from the operating reservoir. According to the invention, an air pump is available that is connected on the one hand on its low pressure side to a suction line that ends in a fluid free area of the auxiliary reservoir, so that a negative pressure can be built up in the auxiliary reservoir as against the external atmospheric pressure, and that is connected, on the other hand, to a control line that is provided with a control opening that is covered by the hydraulic fluid in the operating reservoir at least before the air pump is put into operation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065136 | PUMPED SHOWER DRAIN SYSTEM - A pumped shower drain system ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100122744 | Wet well pumping system and method of installing and servicing the system - A wet well pumping system and a method of installing and servicing the same in a wet well include mounting a pair of bent elbows having pump inlets and riser outlets on an alignment platform having a centerline, configuring the riser outlets to extend along longitudinal axes generally parallel to, and located at substantially equal distances from, the centerline of the platform, overlying the wet well with an alignment cover having a centerline and a pair of riser clearance holes, configuring the riser clearance holes to extend through the cover at the substantially equal distances from the centerline of the cover, passing a pair of upright risers through the riser clearance holes along longitudinal axes generally parallel to the centerline of the cover, aligning the longitudinal axes of the risers with the longitudinal axes of the riser outlets, connecting the risers to the aligned riser outlets, securing the platform to a floor of the well after the risers are connected to the aligned riser outlets, connecting a pair of submersible pumps inside the well to the pump inlets of the bent elbows, and pumping waste water from the well though the bent elbows and the risers to outside the well. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126604 | System and Method for On Demand Hot Water Distribution - A demand type, multiple use, hot water distribution and freeze protection system and method that responds to the user's desire for hot water at a particular sink or fixture by delivering hot water rapidly to that fixture, and only that fixture, without running water down the drain is disclosed. The system requires only one pump at the water heater, and does not require a dedicated hot water return line, but works with a dedicated line in retrofit applications. Circulating water in the plumbing system can also be used to protect plumbing from freeze damage. Each valve and activation device operates by transmitting a start command to the valve controller which sends the pump controller a start signal, the valve to open, hot water to circulate and the valve to close when the hot water arrives at the fixture preventing heated water from filling the cold water line. | 05-27-2010 |
20100180964 | Water Distribution System for Cold Climates - The Water Distribution System is specifically applicable in cold climates in which water distribution systems may be subjected to freezing during the winter months. | 07-22-2010 |
20100193052 | Motorised Water Butt Modular System - A water butt system comprising:
| 08-05-2010 |
20100224269 | COUPLING MECHANISM IN A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A coupling mechanism in a fluid delivery system is provided. In one example, an airless fluid delivery system is provided and includes a housing including a pumping unit. The system also includes a first conduit providing a first fluid path for supplying fluid from a fluid source to the pumping unit and a second conduit providing a second fluid path for fluid between the fluid source and the pumping unit. The system also includes a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the first and second conduits to the housing. | 09-09-2010 |
20100224270 | HIGH FATIGUE LIFE FITTINGS FOR HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID SYSTEMS - A fitting for collecting or distributing high-pressure fluid via fluid transmission lines is provided. The fitting includes a body, and a plurality of apertures formed in the body in a common plane, intersecting inside the body such that all of the apertures are in mutual fluid communication. Each of the apertures is configured to receive a threaded coupling member of a respective high-pressure transmission line. The fitting also includes first and second compression members positioned on opposing sides of the body and coupled thereto so as to exert a compressing bias to the body in an axis perpendicular to the common plane. The compression members each comprise a raised contact surface corresponding to the region of the body where the plurality of apertures meet, and through which the compressing bias is exerted. The fitting may be an elbow-fitting, a tee fitting, a cross-fitting, or some other configuration. | 09-09-2010 |
20100236647 | COLLAPSIBLE WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSED TANKS - A collapsible water circulation system for relatively small, enclosed tanks such as used by municipalities, fire districts, and industries. The system in its collapsed configuration is designed to fit through the often small access opening in the tank and then to automatically expand to its extended operating configuration, all without the need for any personnel to enter the tank. The system includes a draft tube extending downwardly from a distribution dish to an inlet anchored on the floor of the tank. The system also includes at least three, elongated flotation arms that can be deployed to extend substantially horizontally and outwardly of the dish. An impeller within the dish is operated to draw water up from the anchored inlet through the draft tube to the dish. The water subsequently passes upwardly through the dish over its upper lip and substantially radially outwardly of it. The flotation arms are pivotally mounted to the system above the dish and are free to pivot between their collapsed and predetermined deployed positions. | 09-23-2010 |
20100243086 | BOOSTER WATER SPRAYING SYSTEM - A garden hose spray system includes a water pump and a controller with a switch for engaging and disengaging the pump. The pump is used for boosting a water flow through the system. The controller is in communication with the pump, and directs the switch to engage the pump when the water flow exceeds a predetermined, non-zero threshold flow rate. In certain embodiments, the system further includes a variable outlet. The variable outlet is operable at a first flow setting for a flow rate greater than the threshold and a second flow setting for a non-zero flow rate less than the threshold. | 09-30-2010 |
20100258206 | SUMP EXTENSION ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING SUCTION ENTRAPMENT - The invention relates in one embodiment to an extension for a sump assembly covering a main drain of a swimming pool or spa that prevents suction entrapment. More specifically, the invention relates to a sump extension having a frame, a plate defining a plurality of openings and positioned on the frame, a removable cross channel extending across the upper end of the frame, and a cover plate positioned on the frame substantially adjacent to the plate. In another embodiment the invention relates to a sump assembly for a main drain of a swimming pool or spa, and more specifically, to a sump assembly having a sump, a conduit passing through the sump, a frame, a plate defining openings and positioned on the frame, a removable cross channel extending across the upper end of the frame, and a cover plate positioned on the frame substantially adjacent to the plate. | 10-14-2010 |
20100263749 | Fuel delivery module - The present invention is directed to providing a transfer tube assembly mounted on a saddle type fuel tank. The assembly of the present invention includes: a main fuel pump allowing a fuel pump system to deliver fuel to the engine; a sender delivering residual fuel to the main fuel pump; a wire harness connecting the main module and the sender and configured to inform of a fuel amount in the sender; and a transfer tube for transferring the residual fuel in the sender to the main fuel pump. The wire harness and the transfer tube are integrally coupled and configured so that a function of the wire harness can be performed simultaneously with a function of the transfer tube. | 10-21-2010 |
20100276017 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR DELIVERING A MATERIAL FROM A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100276018 | System For Maintaining Temperature Of A Fluid In A Conduit - A fluid transport apparatus maintains temperature of a fluid transported through a conduit. The fluid transport apparatus includes a fluid transport conduit that is selectively deformed by a pressure within a compressor conduit and allowed to return to its original shape by venting the pressure through a venting valve. The alternating pressurization and release of pressure from the compressor conduit moves fluid through the fluid transport conduit. A thermal conductor is associated with the fluid transport conduit to maintain the temperature of the fluid in the fluid transport conduit within a predetermined range. | 11-04-2010 |
20100288381 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING FLUIDS - At least two fluids separated from one another are mixed by means of pump force via respective suction lines and conveyed into a conveying line by a pump delivery stroke. The fluids are mixed in the pump head of a single oscillating positive displacement pump, the drive of which is controlled in accordance with a proportion of the fluids to be mixed, the suction stroke of the drive is divided over its rotary angle into individual sections during which the fluids are sucked into the pump head one after another, whereupon the fluids which have already been mixed in the pump head are ejected into the conveying line during the subsequent pump delivery stroke. The suction lines of at least two fluids to be mixed are provided with valves and connected to the pump head, the drive controller of which is configured for switching over the valves. | 11-18-2010 |
20100294384 | Adaptable Hydraulic Control System - An adaptable hydraulic control system configured to be used with either open-center or closed-center hydraulic power systems which may include one or more switches, one or more hydraulic circuits to operate a sequence of motions and may include a shunt relief valve to permit operation with an open-center hydraulic innervator control valve(s) powered by wither an open-center system or a closed-center system. Series switches may control a sequence of operation by transitioning between different normal, or default states to act upon and control repositioning of a hydraulic innervator control valve(s) that may itself have normal or default states perhaps such as for forward operational flow, backward operational flow, or neutral pass through flow. | 11-25-2010 |
20100300562 | MOLECULAR-SCALE BEAM PUMP ASSEMBLIES AND USES THEREOF - Nanomechanical, nanoelectromechanical, and other molecular-scale pump assembly are described. In certain embodiments, the pump assembly includes a cavity. The cavity includes a plurality of nanofilaments, a surface proximate at least one of the nanofilaments, a fluid flow path, and an opening. Molecules of a fluid that flows from the opening through the cavity along the fluid flow path collide with the surface or one or more of the nanofilaments such that the molecules are accelerated along the fluid flow path. A molecular-scale pump assembly includes a plate defining a plurality of openings, and a plurality of cantilevered molecular-scale beams positioned over each opening. In certain embodiment, molecules of a fluid are accelerated through the opening by asymmetric oscillation. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300563 | Modular device and method for moving fluids to and from a sample delivery element - Provided is a sequenced fluid control device that includes a pneumatic driver module, a fluid cartridge having at least one fluid chamber and at least one waste chamber, and at least one sample delivery element disposed to sealably contact the fluid cartridge forming a main chamber containing a sample, where the fluid cartridge is also disposed to sealably contact the pneumatic driver module. The pneumatic driver module injects gas into or withdraws gas from the fluid cartridge, where the gas directly contacts at least one fluid causing at least one fluid to flow through channels disposed to connect at least one fluid chamber to the sample delivery element and disposed to connect the sample delivery element to the at least one waste chamber or waste channel, where a sample on the sample delivery element is exposed to the at least one fluid. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307616 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMP, FLUID GUIDING MODULE, AND FLUID TRANSPORTING SYSTEM - A fluid transporting system including a microfluidic pump, a fluid guiding unit, and a first pipe connected between the microfluidic pump and the fluid guiding unit is provided. The microfluidic pump includes a body, a first unidirectional membrane valve, and a second unidirectional membrane valve. The body has a cavity, an inlet connected to the first unidirectional membrane valve, and an outlet connected to the second unidirectional membrane valve. When the cavity is compressed, the first unidirectional membrane valve is closed, and the second one is opened. When the cavity is dilated, the first unidirectional membrane valve is opened, and the second one is closed. The fluid guiding unit includes a tank provided with a first channel, and a second channel. A height of the first channel relative to the bottom of the tank is higher than that of the second channel relative to the bottom of the tank. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307617 | FLOW CELL | 12-09-2010 |
20110030821 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS TO CONTROL A FLUID - A fluid transfer system includes a fluid supply source. The fluid supply source includes at least one wall extending from a floor. The fluid transfer system also includes at least one fluid transfer apparatus positioned within the fluid supply source. The fluid transfer system further includes a fluid control system. The fluid control system includes a plate coupled within the fluid supply source at least partially between the wall and the at least one fluid transfer apparatus. The fluid control system also includes at least one partition extending from the plate between the wall and the at least one fluid transfer apparatus. The at least one partition cooperates with the plate to at least partially direct fluid flow into the at least one fluid transfer apparatus. | 02-10-2011 |
20110041935 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMP AND VALVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS - Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps. | 02-24-2011 |
20110067768 | OCEAN ENERGY CONVERSION - A system wherein cold water from near the sea floor is pumped through a primarily vertical pipe ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110067769 | WASTE SHOWER WATER RECYCLE APPARATUS - Waste shower water recycle apparatus is provided for receiving waste shower water from a shower drain outlet. The apparatus comprises a waste shower water inlet for receiving draining waste shower water, a potable water inlet, a drain outlet for liquid communication with a drain, a cistern supply outlet for supplying a toilet cistern, flow control means for controlling the flow of waste shower water from the waste shower water inlet to the drain outlet and to the cistern supply outlet, and for controlling the flow of potable water from the potable water inlet to the cistern supply outlet, and a pump device for moving waste shower water from a drain outlet of a shower to the said waste shower water inlet. Preferably, a cleansing element is provided for cleaning and disinfecting the waste shower water prior to being supplied to the cistern supply outlet. | 03-24-2011 |
20110083760 | WATER RESERVOIR PROVIDED WITH A VOLUTE PUMP CAVITY AND A MOTOR SUPPORT - Water reservoir provided with a base and an upper surface disposed at a distance from the bottom section covered by a lid, wherein a substantially cylindrical pump cavity is formed in the bottom section, with a rotary displacement member arranged about a drive shaft disposed transversely upon the bottom section, wherein the pump cavity is closed off by a circular top plate supported by a support member in close proximity to an upper side of the pump cavity, wherein a motor support section extends from a top plate to the lid on which a motor is supported or at least partially supported, said motor being connected to the displacement member by a drive shaft, wherein the motor is positioned or at least partially mounted within the reservoir via a hole in the lid, and wherein the hole in the lid has a diameter larger than the circular top plate. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083761 | LIQUID IRRIGATION SYSTEM - An apparatus for use in the application of liquid onto a body of matter to provide a watering effect and hence maintain the condition of the body of matter so as to encourage plant growth. The system includes a liquid reservoir, and a pump means and irrigation means so as to allow liquid to be moved from the reservoir and be dispensed onto the body of matter. The operation of the system to dispense liquid can be proportional to at least one environmental component such as the amount of sunlight such that when the body of matter is likely to be drier the system is operated to dispense more liquid. | 04-14-2011 |
20110132479 | BI-DIRECTIONAL VALVE SYSTEM FOR AN AQUIFER THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE, HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM - A bi-directional valve system for an aquifer thermal energy storage system includes a hydraulic control valve fluidly connected to the aquifer pump and pipeline. A control pump is selectively actuated to hydraulically open and close fluid outlets of the hydraulic control valve. When the fluid outlets are closed, a full flow of water can be pumped from the aquifer, or pressure in the pipeline of the system maintained or increased. However, when the fluid pressure needs to be reduced or water reintroduced into the aquifer, the fluid outlets of the hydraulic control valve are selectively opened. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139278 | FUEL PUMP - A filter device is connected to a fuel pump for supplying filtered fuel to an internal combustion engine. The filter device has a bag-shaped filter element forming therein a fuel passage, wherein fuel passes through the filter element to enter into the fuel passage. The filter element further forms a vapor pooling chamber above the fuel passage, so that vapors separated from the filtered fuel in the fuel passage are moved toward the vapor pooling chamber. A valve device is provided at a portion of the filter device, which is close to the vapor pooling chamber, so that vapors are discharged from the vapor pooling chamber to an outside of the filter device. | 06-16-2011 |
20110168282 | Mobile material transfer system for delivery and receiving of solid and liquid material or combinations thereof - A material transfer unit including:
| 07-14-2011 |
20110186157 | Precision Flow Control System - A precision flow controller is capable of providing a flow rate less than 100 microliters/minute and varying the flow rate in a prescribed manner that is both predictable and reproducible where the accuracy and precision of the flowrate is less than 5% of the flow rate. A plurality of variable pressure fluid supplies pump fluid through a single outlet. Flowmeters measure the flow rates and a controller compares the flow rates to desired flowrates and, if necessary, adjusts the plurality of variable pressure fluid supplies so that the variable pressure fluid supplies pump fluid at the desired flow rate. The variable pressure fluid supplies can be pneumatically driven. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186158 | DELIVERY UNIT - Delivery units are already known which have a drive rotor and an output rotor driven by the drive rotor, which are supported in a housing, interact in a meshing manner through a spur toothing in each case and draw fluid through at least one inlet and push said fluid out through an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet are separated from each other by two separating webs. In order to control the flow rate through the delivery unit, a rotational speed control, a bypass control, or, for gases, a suction throttling, for example, can be carried out. A rotational speed control is energy efficient, but very expensive, because an electric motor must be used, the rotational speed of which can be controlled. In the bypass control, the fluid is delivered from the outlet through a bypass back to the inlet, which however is energetically unfavorable and connected to hydraulic losses. The delivery unit according to the invention is improved in such a way that on the inlet side the flow rate can be controlled very easily and with few hydraulic losses and on the outlet side the inner compression can be adjusted in the event of delivery of gases. According to the invention, at least one of the separating webs ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110203687 | AIR SPRING SYSTEM - An air spring system is disclosed. The air spring system has a compressor, which has a suction side and a delivery side, a pressure reservoir, a first valve device and a second valve device. Each valve device is connected between the compressor and the pressure reservoir. In order to provide the air spring system, which is of simple construction and can be produced economically, the first valve device and the second valve device are each embodied as 3/2-way valves. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209786 | Vessel Compressor Methods and Systems - The present invention discloses apparatuses, systems, and methods for utilizing oil-free gas in a gas processing system. In some embodiments, an oil-free or “dry” gas is provided by a gas source to an oil-free compressor, such as a dry seal compressor, which charges a receiver vessel or vessels, which then provides the oil-free gas to at least one piece of processing equipment, such as an injection compressor or compressors for use in EOR, carbon sequestration, sour gas injection, or other gas handling operations. The methods and systems may include a controller for charging the receiver vessel when the pressure in the vessel decreases below a low pressure threshold and reducing the charging flow rate when the pressure in the vessel meets or exceeds a high pressure threshold in the vessel, thereby maintaining an operational pressure in the vessel. | 09-01-2011 |
20110253234 | LIQUID SHEETING DEVICE - A method, system and an apparatus of a liquid sheeting is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a channel to allow a flow of liquid. The channel includes a proximal end and a rear end. One or more ends of the channel may be coupled to a liquid source through a connector. In addition, the apparatus includes a liquid sheeting component inserted into the channel to allow the liquid into the channel through an outlet of the liquid sheeting component designed thereof. The apparatus also includes one or more caps coupled with the one or more ends of the channel. One or more caps coupled to the channel may include a liquid inlet. | 10-20-2011 |
20110265897 | Fertigation Efficacy Enhancement System And Associated Methods - A fertigation system includes a circulation pump positioned in-line in a closed-loop, low-flow tubing delivery means. The circulation pump acts to agitate and substantially equalize a concentration of nutrients in fluid within the tubing, thereby preventing a concentration gradient from being established by upstream plants receiving preferential exposure to the nutrients relative to downstream plants. The circulation pump should preferably be configured not to substantially raise a fluid pressure within the tubing. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272047 | WELL JET PUMPING ASSEMBLY FOR DEGASSING COAL BEDS - A jet pump mounts on a pipe string in a well passing through coal beds. The pipe string length is greater than the lower coal bed occurrence depth. A carrying ring, with filtering shoe attached on a switcher, mounts below the lower bed floor. A carrying ring with bypass ports mounts on the string above the upper bed roof. A packer mounts on the string below the ports above the upper bed roof. A pump housing with a removable insert seat, having a nozzle and a mixing chamber with diffuser, mounts on the ring. The housing has a working fluid and exhausted fluid mixture draining channel and an exhausted fluid supplying channel, provided with a check valve. The housing connects to a working fluid supply pipe provided on the upper end with a sealing element disposed on the ring, and an inlet funnel receiving the removable insert. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277860 | SYSTEMS FOR COMPRESSING A GAS - Systems are provided for gasification operations. The systems may use carbonous gas as part of plant operations. The systems may include a first compressor configured to compress a carbonous gas and a controller. The controller is configured to control the first compressor to transition from compressing a first carbonous gas to compressing a second carbonous gas during startup of a gasification system. | 11-17-2011 |
20110315253 | Rain water retention system - A rain water collection system which collects rain water from rain drains from the building and the vehicle parking area. Rain water from both sources are commingled in a receiving reservoir. When the reservoir, buried underground, is full, excess rain water is discharge through an overflow pipe into a percolation system which leaches the excess rain water into the soil. A pressure system draws the rain water from the reservoir and provides irrigation to the site. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315254 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS - A fuel supply apparatus or fuel pump unit includes a lower case having a flange plate fixed to a fuel tank and upstanding walls extending into the fuel tank. An upper case housing a fuel pump therein is provided that includes brackets disposed along inner sides of the upstanding walls. The upstanding walls having engaging holes defined therein, and the brackets having attachment members engaging in the engaging holes. The brackets include tongues projecting heightwise beyond the upstanding walls. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000555 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - A fuel supply system includes a fuel pump, a storing part, an injection nozzle, a communication part, a first fuel source, a second fuel source, and a fuel transfer passage part. The storing part stores fuel, which is drawn from a suction port. Part of fuel discharged from a discharge port is injected through the nozzle. The communication part communicates between the nozzle and the storing part. The communication part includes a first opening and a second opening, which are formed at positions where negative pressure is generated as a result of the injection of fuel through the nozzle. Fuel is drawn through the first and second openings, and is guided into the storing part through the communication part. The fuel flowing into the second opening is stored in the first source. The fuel stored in the second source is transferred into the first opening through the passage part. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006431 | WATER SPRAYER - A water spray gun includes a body providing a flow path, a head configured to rotate relative to the body, and a chemical container coupled to body. The head includes a plurality of nozzles that may be rotated into and out of the flow path. At least one of the plurality of nozzles includes a group of small orifices. The chemical container is configured to provide chemicals to the flow path. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018017 | PROCESS WATER LIFT STATION APPARATUS - A lift station containing a tube, an access box connected to the tube, and an inner pipe that is removable, positioned in the tube that can be used to contain and discharge process water. The design aids in construction and maintenance and can detect leaks that can reduce process water contamination of surrounding soil. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018018 | Circuit For Biological Liquid - The invention concerns a circuit comprising a bag ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120060947 | PRESSURIZED FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A flexible fluid delivery system including a fluid bladder having a first inlet and a first outlet, the fluid bladder configured to contain liquid, an inflatable component capable of being pressurized by inflation and having a second inlet, the inflatable component being formed adjacent to the fluid bladder, such that the fluid bladder and the inflatable component are integrated to form a pressurized fluid reservoir, a pump associated with the second inlet of the inflatable component, the pump being configured to inflate the inflatable component of the pressurized fluid reservoir, and a valve operatively coupled to the first outlet of the fluid bladder, the valve being capable of releasing the liquid contained in the fluid bladder of the pressurized fluid reservoir. | 03-15-2012 |
20120080107 | Cyclonic Catalytic Ducts - Implementations and techniques for cyclonic catalytic ducts are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080108 | PUMPING DEVICE - A pumping device for pumping a liquid to a higher level comprises a pump having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet tube being located upstream of the inlet for guiding the fluid to the inlet, a siphon being located downstream of the outlet and an outlet tube being located downstream of the siphon for guiding the liquid from the outlet to the outlet tube via the siphon. The outlet tube extends at least beyond a front side of the pump as seen from the pump. With respect to the outlet tube the siphon extends at least partly at the opposite side of said front side. | 04-05-2012 |
20120085440 | FLOW SUMMATION SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT HYDRAULIC PUMP - A valve assembly couples a plurality of hydraulic actuators to a variable displacement pump and to a tank. A separate valve is associated with each hydraulic actuator and comprises a variable flow source orifice between the supply conduit and a summation node coupled to a pump control port, a variable metering orifice between the summation node and the associated hydraulic actuator, and a variable bypass orifice between the summation node and the tank. As a valve operates to enlarge the metering orifice, the flow source orifice also enlarges, and the bypass orifice shrinks. When the valve operates to shrink the metering orifice, the flow source orifice also shrinks and the bypass orifice enlarges. Those operations vary fluid flow in and out of the summation node, which alters pressure applied to the pump control, thereby causing the pump output to vary as required to drive the associated hydraulic actuator. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090707 | GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM - The gray water recycling system includes a first holding tank for filtering and storing gray water from a washer. The processed water passes through an inline filter to a second holding tank. The second holding tank includes a first float switch operatively associated with a pump that shuts off power to the pump when the second tank contains less than a predetermined amount of processed water. An outlet pipe inside the second tank includes another filter to clean the processed water as the water passes through the outlet pipe. A second float switch activates the pump to pump the processed water to a toilet tank when the toilet tank water drains below a predetermined level. A battery power unit is operatively connected to the pump, providing power for selective operation thereof. | 04-19-2012 |
20120103444 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A HYDROSTATIC STEERING MOTOR - A control device ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120103445 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A LAGOON BATCH TREATMENT SYSTEM - A lagoon batch wastewater treatment system for a wastewater treatment lagoon wherein a containment tank expands and contracts during a sewage treatment process reducing erosion of the berm or bank of the lagoon. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111431 | READILY CLEANABLE WATER STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A readily cleanable water storage system and a method of maintaining cleanliness of water In said system are disclosed. The system comprises an overhead water tank, wherein said water tank comprises a floor, at least one inlet, a draining outlet with a stop cock, an overflow outlet, a supply outlet and a pump, characterized in that the floor of the tank is inclined at a pre-determined continuous and effective slope either towards another point on the periphery to form an inclined floor, or from all sides to form a conical bottom with the supply outlet located at the side wall of the tank above the conical bottom and the draining outlet is located at the periphery of the inclined floor at sloping end or at the convergence of the cone formed by the conical bottom. | 05-10-2012 |
20120118411 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR LIQUID AND SEMI-LIQUID REMOVAL AND METHOD THEREOF - A portable device for liquid and semi-liquid removal and method therein having a receptacle, lid assembly, vacuum attachment assembly, intake attachment assembly, intake system, and a vacuum system, wherein the lid assembly fastens to the receptacle and connects the intake system and the vacuum system to the receptacle. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118412 | Centrifugal Pump with Coaxial Inlet and Outlet and Liquid Level Detector - A liquid handling system having a tank with a centrifugal pump for pumping the liquid out of the tank is disclosed. The centrifugal pump is located beneath tank and has a coaxial inlet-outlet. Capacitive sensors are used to detect the level of liquid in the tank, and control circuits are connected to the capacitive sensors and control the operation of the pump. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125459 | Hydraulic Main Valve and Auxillary Valve - The present invention relates to a hydraulic auxiliary valve device ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120152383 | THRUST BEARING SHAFT FOR THRUST AND JOURNAL AIR BEARING COOLING IN AN AIR MACHINE - A thrust bearing shaft has a radially enlarged thrust disk to be mounted between two static housing surfaces in an air cycle machine. A first portion of the thrust bearing shaft extends from a first face of the thrust disk. A second portion extends from a second opposed face of the thrust disk. The second portion has sealing ribs and six holes. The sealing ribs are spaced closer to the thrust disk than are the holes. A ratio of a distance from an end of the second portion to a center of the holes compared to a distance from the end of the second portion to the second face of the thrust disk is between 0.20 and 0.22. In addition, an air cycle machine incorporating the thrust bearing shaft, and a method of assembling the thrust bearing shaft into an air cycle machine are disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120168011 | LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A liquid delivery system comprises a tank containing a supply of a first liquid. A positive displacement pump operates to withdraw the first liquid from the tank via a suction conduit and to deliver a pressurized flow of the first liquid via a delivery conduit. An adjustable metering orifice in the delivery conduit serves to control the flow of the first liquid through the delivery conduit. A normally closed first valve located in the delivery conduit between the pump and the metering orifice is opened in response to a pressure of the first liquid exceeding a threshold level, and is operative when open to deliver the first liquid to the metering orifice at a substantially constant pressure. A bypass conduit communicates with the tank and with the delivery conduit at a location between the pump and the first valve. A second valve in the bypass conduit is adjustable to accommodate a controlled return flow of the first liquid from the delivery conduit to the tank, thereby modulating the pressure of the first liquid being delivered to the first valve. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174999 | SEAWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR DESALINATION - A seawater collection system for desalination and/or electricity generation, comprising an intake portion for directing the seawater to a wave augmentation portion, wherein the wave augmentation portion converts the kinetic energy of the sea water to potential energy, a wave energy discriminator for differentiating between potential energy levels, a low pressure seawater collector, and a low pressure to high pressure converter for enabling desalination of the seawater by a reverse osmosis process. An optional negative discharge compartment provides an underwater force beneath the low pressure seawater collector. An optional spoiler system disrupts the flow of the seawater to increase the amount of turbulent flow as well as velocity, thereby converting the potential energy of the sea waves to kinetic energy. An optional phase entry system comprises a pair of gates for enabling alternating movement of the seawater waves towards the wave augmentation portion. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180885 | Rail Vehicle with Sewage Tank Which can be Emptied from on Board - A rail vehicle with a sewage tank and a pump is provided, wherein the pump is located on board of the rail vehicle for the purpose of emptying the sewage tank. | 07-19-2012 |
20120186672 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING THERMAL ENERGY - An apparatus is provided having a heat generation device such as a boiler. A hypersonic energy harvester is provided having a first input and a second input. The first input and the second input are fluidly coupled to the heat generation device. A variable speed pump is fluidly coupled to supply liquid from the heat generation device to the hypersonic energy harvester. A deaerator is fluidly coupled to receive condensate from the hypersonic energy harvester. | 07-26-2012 |
20120199223 | DEVICE FOR CONVEYING FUEL - Devices for conveying fuel are known having a conveying assembly and a pump holder holding the conveying assembly which has a receptacle for the conveying assembly and a holder connected to the receptacle via three damping elements. The damping elements damp the structure-born noise transmission from the conveying assembly to the adjacent components. The damping elements each have a cantilever section which projects starting from the receptacle into the region of the holder and runs in the radial direction and circumferential direction. The cantilever sections are designed as elastic spring arms, the axial deflection thereof in respect of a pump axis being able to exceed a maximum allowable value by means of external acceleration forces. The mechanical stresses occurring in the spring arms can lead to damage to the spring arms. In the device according to the invention, the damping elements have a strongly progressive spring characteristic curve in respect of an axial deflection such that a progressively increasing spring force in the damping element occurs with increasing spring travel of the pump holder. The axial deflection of the pump holder is consequently reduced over that of the prior art. According to the invention, an elastic spring section ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120204982 | WELD-LINE ELIMINATION ON MOLDED PLASTIC PARTS - An injection molded pump housing defines an interior chamber operable to contain pressurized fluid and to permit selective drainage of fluid from the chamber. The pump housing includes a unitary housing body presenting an outer margin, with the body including a drain-port boss. The boss defines a hole that extends axially therethrough and communicates with the chamber to thereby permit fluid drainage, with at least part of the boss being disposed along the outer margin of the body. The body includes a protrusion that extends outwardly from the boss to define a portion of the outer margin of the body and thereby prevent a weld-line from being formed on the boss, such that the boss is devoid of a weld-line. A method of injection molding an element so as to eliminate weld-lines in a hole-defining portion of the outer margin of the element is also disclosed. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204983 | PROCESSING DEVICE - A processing apparatus for performing a specified process on a target object at a predetermined process pressure, the apparatus having an evacuable processing chamber having a gas exhaust port formed in a bottom portion thereof, a mounting table provided within the processing chamber for holding the target object, a pressure control valve connected to the gas exhaust port, the pressure control valve including a slide-type valve body for changing an area of an opening region of a valve port, and a gas exhaust system connected to the pressure control valve. The pressure control valve is arranged such that a center axis of the mounting table lies within an opening region of the pressure control valve formed over a practical use region of a valve opening degree of the pressure control valve. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204984 | FUEL TANK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention concerns a fuel tank ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120216889 | PRESSURE INTENSIFIER SYSTEM FOR SUBSEA RUNNING TOOLS - A system to pressurize barrier fluid of a submersible installation to provide a differential pressure between the ambient pressure surrounding the submersible installation and the pressure of the barrier fluid internally in the submersible installation during submersion of the system, wherein the differential pressure fits within a predetermined differential pressure range. The system comprises a pre-charge arrangement and a pressure intensifier which is adapted to start working at a start-up pressure. The pre-charge arrangement is adapted, during submerging of the system, to provide a differential pressure within the predetermined differential pressure range until the ambient pressure equals the start up pressure of the pressure intensifier, while the pressure intensifier is adapted to provide a differential pressure within the predetermined differential pressure range when the ambient pressure equals the start-up pressure of the pressure intensifier during further submersion of the system. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216890 | PUMP FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING APPARATUS - A pump for a high-pressure cleaning apparatus for delivering cleaning liquid is provided. The pump has at least one pump chamber into which at least one reciprocally movable piston plunges. The pump chamber is connected via at least one inlet valve to a suction conduit and via at least one outlet valve to a pressure conduit. A bypass conduit leads from the pressure conduit to the suction conduit. A bypass valve is arranged in the bypass conduit. The valve body of the bypass valve is connected to a control member which displaces the valve body to a closed or an open position and displaces a switch plunger which is coupled to the valve body to a first or a second switch position. The valve body opens a passage upstream of the valve seat which becomes wider when the valve body is at a predetermined distance from the valve seat. | 08-30-2012 |
20120234411 | FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FLUID PUMP, HAVING A HOUSING AND A CONVEYING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a functional element ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120234412 | Blower Apparatus - A blower apparatus has a drive motor and a blower device operatively connected to the drive motor. A blower tube is connected to the blower device and has an outlet opening remote from the blower device. A blower air stream conveyed by the blower device passes through the blower tube in the direction of a longitudinal center axis of the blower tube and exits through the outlet opening in an outflow direction. A pivoting device that pivots the blower tube is provided. In a non-actuated state of the pivoting device the outflow direction is parallel to the longitudinal center axis of the blower tube. The pivoting device has a tilting device that tilts the outflow direction relative to the longitudinal center axis of the blower tube and utilizes a transverse force that is generated by the blower air stream at the outlet opening for pivoting the blower tube. | 09-20-2012 |
20120247590 | FUEL PUMP MODULE INCLUDING A JET PUMP HAVING MULTIPLE TUBES - A fuel pump module includes a reservoir and a jet pump. The reservoir includes first and second prime sockets and the jet pump includes a first tube defining a first nozzle and a second tube defining a second nozzle. The first tube has a lower end disposed in the first prime socket and an upper end configured to engage a first line routed to a first position outside of the reservoir in a fuel tank. The second tube has a lower end disposed in the second prime socket and an upper end configured to engage a second line routed to a second position outside of the reservoir in the fuel tank. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247591 | HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP - A high-pressure pump is comprised of a lower housing, an upper housing and a cover, which are formed independently from each other. Thereby, shapes of the above can be simplified. Although the cylinder and the plunger receive a fuel pressure during a pressurization stroke, the upper housing and the cover do not receive fuel pressure directly from a pressurization chamber. Therefore, the upper housing and the cover can be made thin and light as much as possible. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247592 | CONTROL VALVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR METERING IN A FLUID FOR A DELIVERY PUMP WHICH IS ARRANGED DOWNSTREAM - A control valve is provided, in particular for metering in a fluid for a delivery pump which is arranged downstream. The control valve has a flow channel, an axially movable valve needle, and a valve element which can be loaded by the valve needle in an opening direction and is arranged in the flow channel. If the valve element is actuated in the opening direction by the valve needle, the fluid can flow back through the flow channel at least temporarily counter to the opening direction of the valve element. Upstream of the valve element as viewed in the backflow direction, the flow channel has a fluidically active shield which keeps the backflow at least partially free of a face of the valve element. | 10-04-2012 |
20120261009 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE - A hydraulic control device includes a first predetermined portion receiving the oil discharged from a pump, a first channel establishing communication between the pump and the first predetermined portion, a second channel branched from the first channel for supplying oil to a second predetermined portion, a flow passage area regulation unit arranged on the second channel and equipped with a spool that moves in a flow passage area increasing direction when an oil pressure in the second channel increases and in a decreasing direction when the oil pressure decreases, and a bypass channel, which is provided separately from a portion of the second channel where the spool disconnects the second channel, establishes communication between an upstream side and a downstream side of the second channel relative to the flow passage area regulation unit and supplies oil to the second predetermined portion even when the spool disconnects the second channel. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266986 | MICROFLUIDIC CARTRIDGE WITH PARALLEL PNEUMATIC INTERFACE PLATE - A microfluidic cartridge for placement onto a parallel pneumatic interface plate of a pneumatic instrument is provided. The cartridge includes a three dimensional fluid channel, in which a fluid is to be transported, a flexible membrane that spans a plane and is part of an outer surface of the cartridge. The three dimensional fluid channel is spatially defined in three dimensions by internal walls of the cartridge and by the flexible membrane. The flexible membrane is in a ground state, when no pressure or vacuum is applied to the flexible membrane. However, the flexible membrane is pneumatically deflectable from the ground state perpendicular to the plane of the flexible membrane in two directions when the cartridge is placed onto the parallel pneumatic interface plate. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273070 | Optimized air delivery apparatus - An apparatus that uses an optimized body design incorporating one or more interchangeable nozzle inserts with a wide array of discharge orifice sizes, configurations and spacings to efficiently and effectively deliver a pressurized, high velocity, laminar flow air stream to dry, cool, or clean objects that are either stationary or moving transversely through the optimized air stream developed by the apparatus, all while minimizing the operational downtime required to implement the interchangeable nozzle insert modifications to the apparatus. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279591 | SEALING WATER SYSTEM - A sealing water system for flushing a rotating mechanical seal includes a closed circuit. A supply pump is disposed in the closed circuit so as to act upon the rotating mechanical seal with sealing water. The closed circuit is configured to collect and recirculate the sealing water. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285564 | DEVICE FOR DOSING PAINT COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a device for dosing paint components, the device comprising a container ( | 11-15-2012 |
20120312399 | DOSING PUMP - A dosing pump includes a dosing chamber ( | 12-13-2012 |
20120325347 | PARTICLE PROCESSING DEVICE USING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE - A particle processing device includes a substrate and at least one fluidic path. The substrate is rotatable with respect to the middle region thereof. The fluidic path is provided in the substrate to extend from the middle region to a peripheral region. The fluidic path transfers a fluid having a particle from an input portion to an output portion of the fluidic pather by using a centrifugal force of the rotation of the substrate. A capturing region is formed between the input portion and the output portion of the fluidic path to have a changeable sectional shape for capturing the particle. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000758 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND EXTERNAL PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR - A fluid pumping device includes a piezoelectric actuator externally coupled to a microfluidic device. The piezoelectric actuator has an axial displacement along a lengthwise axis responsive to application of a bias voltage. The axial displacement of the piezoelectric actuator operates one of an internal valve and an internal pump chamber of the microfluidic device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008535 | LOW-PRESSURE GRADIENT DEVICE - A plurality of suctioning flow paths for suctioning mobile phases meet each other at a meeting portion. The meeting portion is connected to an inlet flow path communicating with an inlet of a reciprocating pump. The suctioning flow paths are respectively provided with solenoid valves for opening and closing the respective flow paths. The suctioning flow paths are respectively provided with orifices between the solenoid valves and the meeting portion. The orifices are sections of the respective suctioning flow paths having smaller diameters. | 01-10-2013 |
20130008536 | ADJUSTING PUMP FLOW AT TOOL | 01-10-2013 |
20130019968 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR A FLUID - The invention relates to a conveying device for conveying a fluid in a conveying direction ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130019969 | Subsea Pumping System With Interchangeable Pumping Units - A system can include a skid, a support structure to support the skid on a sea floor, mounts connected to the skid, an electrical connector for each of the mounts to power an electric submersible pump housed by a tubular housing, fluid connectors for each of the mounts, tubular housing fluid isolation valves for each of the mounts, at least one fluid bypass that comprises a fluid bypass isolation valve, and a subsea control module for control of the tubular housing fluid isolation valves, the fluid bypass isolation valve and electricity to each of the electrical connectors. Various other devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019970 | POWDER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOUR CHANGE IN A POWDER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a Powder supply system for supplying powder to a powder spray device comprising a powder supply hopper; a powder fluidizing device for fluidizing powder positioned in the powder supply hopper; a powder pump for conveying powder from the powder supply hopper to the spray device. According to the invention the powder supply hopper is pivotally mounted to a support structure. The invention further relates to a method for colour change in a powder supply system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025716 | SAFE DISCHARGE OF MEDIA - A device for discharging a gaseous medium contains a discharge line, in which a safety valve and a gas jet compressor connected downstream from the safety valve are arranged. Furthermore, at least one storage container is preferably assigned to the gas jet compressor. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025717 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING FLUID REFRIGERANT - An apparatus for transferring a fluid from and/or to a system, e.g., an air conditioning system, includes a main compartment having at least one pumping device for pumping the fluid from/to the system, an interface module having at least one gauge which is configured for displaying the pressure of the fluid, and a fluid connection fluidly connecting the gauge to the main compartment. The fluid connection is formed in a double conduit design in order to prevent any leakage of the fluid from the fluid connection. | 01-31-2013 |
20130037142 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING PERISTALTIC PUMP ARRANGEMENT - A system including a machine and a cassette that moves fluid from one source to another for use in dialysis. The machine includes at least a first set of pressure imposing valve actuators, said valve actuators being pneumatically operated and substantially adjacently disposed, and a cassette receiving portion. The cassette includes a housing adapted to be removably placed in the cassette receiving portion of the machine. The housing includes at least one inlet port adapted to be fluidly coupled to a fluid source, and at least one outlet port. The housing further includes an inlet manifold and a collection chamber, and at least one fluid pathway fluidly coupled to the two. In use, the fluid pathway disposed substantially adjacent the first set of valve actuators such that sequential actuation of the valve actuators moves a fluid through the pathways to the collection chamber. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037143 | EXHAUST MACHINE - The present invention provides an exhaust machine which includes a first exhaust tube, a second exhaust tube, a first closed box, a second closed box, a pipe and a motor. The first exhaust tube is connected to the first closed box and the second exhaust tube is connected to the second closed box. The pipe penetrates the first closed box and the second closed box and connects to an exhaust gas source. The pipe includes a first inner opening and a second inner opening. The motor connects to the pipe and drives the pipe to make the exhaust gas pass into the first closed box through the first inner opening or into the second closed box through the second inner opening. | 02-14-2013 |
20130048117 | METERLESS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING DISPLACEMENT CONTROL VALVE - A hydraulic system is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a pump, a tank, a displacement actuator having first and second chambers, a regeneration valve, and a load-holding valve. The hydraulic system may also have a displacement control valve including a valve element, and a stationary cage portion at least partially forming a high-pressure passage fluidly connecting the pump and valve element, a low-pressure passage fluidly connecting the valve element and tank, a first displacement actuator passage fluidly connecting the valve element and first chamber, a second displacement actuator passage fluidly connecting the valve element and second chamber, a load-holding control passage fluidly connecting the valve element and load-holding valve, and a regeneration control passage fluidly connecting the valve element and regeneration valve. The displacement control valve may also include a movable cage portion that is movable to selectively restrict fluid flow through only the first and second displacement actuator passages. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048118 | Apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a liquid storage container - A removable liquid transport assembly configured to be readily installed in and removed from a liquid dispenser to permit the liquid dispenser to be readily sanitized. The removable liquid transport assembly preferably includes a liquid manifold, a valve assembly and a pump head. The removable liquid transport assembly is configured such that liquid can flow in a first direction through the removable liquid transport assembly to permit a liquid to be dispensed from a liquid dispenser and liquid can flow in a second direction back to a liquid storage container to prevent damage to one or more components of the liquid dispenser. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048119 | Fuel Pump Module - Provided is a fuel pump module in which a portion of fuel transmitted from a fuel pump provided in a reservoir or fuel returned from an engine is supplied to a first jet and a second jet and a portion of the fuel is supplied from a first jet tower to a second jet tower through a connection tube connecting the first jet tower and the second jet tower to each other when the returned fuel passes through the first jet and the second jet and is then jetted to each of the first jet tower and the second jet tower to fill an inner portion of the second jet tower with the fuel, such that the fuel in a second space part of a fuel tank is rapidly transmitted, thereby making it possible to stably supply the fuel to the engine. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048120 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING POLLUTANTS IN THE EXHAUST GAS FLOW OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a device ( | 02-28-2013 |
20130068325 | VALVE, LAYER STRUCTURE COMPRISING A FIRST AND A SECOND VALVE, MICROPUMP AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VALVE - A valve, including a valve opening and a valve plate arranged to seal the valve opening in a closed state by means of compressing a sealing structure is provided, wherein the sealing structure includes an uncompressed dimension in a compression direction of less than 100 μm. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074959 | PUMPING CASSETTE - A pump cassette is disclosed. The pump cassette includes a housing having at least, one fluid inlet line and at least one fluid outlet line. The cassette also includes at least one reciprocating pressure displacement membrane pump within the housing. The pressure pump pumps a fluid from the fluid inlet line to the fluid outlet line. A hollow spike is also included on the housing as well as at least one metering pump The metering pump is fluidly connected to the hollow spike on the housing and to a metering pump fluid line. The metering pump fluid line is fluidly connected to the fluid outlet line. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081718 | DOSING PUMP SYSTEM - A compact, modular dosing pump system that is capable of microdose and macrodose volume flow rates, reduces or eliminates the need for additional flow control components such as temperature and pressure sensors, and utilizes a wider operational flow range than existing systems while maintaining the level of accuracy and precision exhibited by conventional dosing pump systems is provided. The dosing pump utilizes a pump and flow circuit, and a control system may be used to deliver a range of fluid volumes. The flow circuit utilizes a networked system of fluid paths and valves to route fluid through the dosing pump system in response to a pressure differential between fluid inlet and fluid outlet ports, while the controller monitors and controls the operation of the system. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087227 | Tank Container With a Pump Assembly - The present invention relates to a pump assembly ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130092267 | FUEL TANK INSTALLATION - A fuel tank installation comprising: a fuel tank for holding fuel, the fuel tank comprising a fuel tank wall formed with a hole; a fuel pump assembly fitted into the hole in the fuel tank wall with an inner part of the fuel pump assembly protruding from an inner side of the hole and an outer part of the fuel pump assembly protruding from an outer side of the hole; a cage surrounding the outer part of the fuel pump assembly; and a mounting piece which attaches both the cage and the fuel pump assembly to the fuel tank wall. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098482 | WASTE WATER LIFTING INSTALLATION - A waste water lifting installation has a collection container and a pump assembly. The pump assembly is fastened on a flange plate which closes an opening on the upper side of the collection container. The flange plate, on a first side edge which faces the middle region of the waste water lifting installation, is releasably fixed on the collection container with a single locking element. | 04-25-2013 |
20130105011 | LIQUID-SUPPLY APPARATUS | 05-02-2013 |
20130112297 | PRE- AND POST- COMPENSATIONAL VALVE ARRANGEMENT - Hydraulic valve arrangements may be assembled to provide pre-compensation or post-compensation using the same chassis body. A first type of main spool is disposed in a main passage and a first type of pressure compensator spool is disposed in a compensator passage to provide pressure pre-compensation. The first type of pressure compensator spool connects to a first pilot location and not to a second pilot location. A second type of main spool is disposed in the main passage and a second type of pressure compensator spool is disposed in the compensator passage to provide pressure post-compensation. The second type of pressure compensator spool connects to the second pilot location and not to the first pilot location. The valve arrangement may be switched from pre-compensation to post-compensation (or vice versa) by switching out the main spool and pressure compensator spool without making any other changes to the chassis body. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112298 | WORK VEHICLE - An air supply pipe ( | 05-09-2013 |
20130126024 | Bi-Directional Pump - A bi-directional pump comprises a pump housing, and the pump housing comprises a pump outlet. A fluid pressurizer is positioned in the pump housing and configured to provide fluid flow selectively in a first direction and a second direction. A first passage and a second passage are positioned in the pump housing. A junction is fluidly positioned, in the pump housing, connecting the first and second passages to the pump outlet. A flow controller is positioned in the pump housing to move relative thereto, between a first position, placing the first passage, in fluid communication, with the pump outlet via the junction when the fluid pressurizer provides fluid flow in the first direction, and a second position placing the second passage, in fluid communication with the pump outlet, via the junction when the fluid pressurizer provides fluid flow in the second direction. | 05-23-2013 |
20130126025 | AIR COMPRESSORS - An air compressor may include a compressor unit and an external tank unit connectible with the compressor unit. The external tank unit may include an external tank and a battery. The battery may supply electric power to the compressor unit. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133764 | CYLINDRICAL PISTON ASSISTED BLENDING VESSEL - A container/transport system for a viscous material includes a container for the viscous material and a transport conduit for transporting the viscous material. The container includes an outer rigid wall; an inner flexible bladder, the inner flexible bladder containing a viscous material; and a conduit connected to the inner flexible bladder to introduce a fluid into the inner flexible bladder. The transport conduit includes an outer rigid wall, an inner flexible bladder, a volume between the outer rigid wall and the inner flexible bladder containing a viscous material, and a conduit connected to the inner flexible bladder to introduce a fluid into the inner flexible bladder. A valve controls a flow of fluid from a fluid source to either the inner flexible bladder of the container or the inner flexible bladder of the transport conduit. | 05-30-2013 |
20130139915 | Hydraulic Two-Way Valve for the Lifting Mechanism of an Agricultural Vehicle - A hydraulic two-way valve includes a pump connection, a tank connection, and first and second working connections. The working connections are connectable to a hydraulic cylinder of an agricultural vehicle lifting mechanism. The pump connection is connectable to a hydraulic pump. In a first position, the pump connection, tank connection, and working connections are shut off. In a second position, the pump connection is connected to the first working connection and the tank connection to the second working connection. In a third position, the pump connection is connected to the second working connection and the tank connection to the first working connection. In a fourth position, the working connections are connected to the tank connection and the pump connection is shut off. In a fifth position, the tank connection is connected to the second working connection and the pump connection and first working connection are shut off. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139916 | OIL PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS - An oil pressure control apparatus includes: a pump that ejects oil by being driven by rotation of an engine; a first flow passage interconnecting the pump and a first predetermined portion; a second flow passage branching from the first flow passage and supplying oil to a second predetermined portion; and a flow passage area adjusting portion that adjusts a flow passage area of the second flow passage according to oil pressure in the second flow passage. The flow passage area adjusting portion includes a spool formed such that a first pressure receiving face and a second pressure receiving face having an area smaller than that of the first pressure receiving face oppose each other with the second flow passage interposed therebetween, with the spool moving according to oil pressure in the second flow passage, and a biasing member biasing the spool in a direction toward the second pressure receiving face. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146161 | Disposable Hydration Pouch - An improved disposable hydration pouch and method of delivery is disclosed herein. The hydration pouch may be manufactured from poly-ethylene or other high self-friction polymers that can be thermally sealed, which allows the pouch to be inexpensive to manufacture and disposable. The hydration pouch also includes a plurality of latitudinal thermally sealed baffles to provide improved lateral support and strength while holding liquids during use over existing poly-ethylene hydration pouches in the prior art. The disposable hydration pouch may be used by athletes, hikers, cyclists, travellers, and more as a portable hydration source. | 06-13-2013 |
20130167956 | LIQUID SUPPLY WITH CIRCULATION VIA THROUGH-PASSING INNER PIPES - The invention relates to a liquid supply system wherein liquid, such as for example, a supply of warm water, circulates. Said system consists of thick outer tubes, the inner chamber of said thick outer tubes allowing a liquid to flow through, a thin inner tube is respectively placed inside the outer tube in which the liquid can flow in the direction counter to that in the inner chamber. In the path of at least one outer tube, a first tube branch is introduced enabling the first inner tube to be withdrawn, and in said first branch, at least one functional component, such as a shut-off valve, is introduced into the inner tube and guided to a second tube branch in the path of an outer tube and extends further through said tube branch and then into the inner chamber of the latter outer tube. | 07-04-2013 |
20130192699 | UREA-WATER PUMP DEVICE - A urea-water pump device for an exhaust gas cleaner includes a pump, a motor, a temperature detection portion, a setting portion, and a changing portion. The pump is accommodated in a tank and supplies urea-water stored in the tank. The motor drives the pump. The temperature detection portion directly or indirectly detects a temperature of the urea-water stored in the tank. The setting portion sets an upper-limit-value of a current supplied to the motor. The changing portion changes the upper-limit-value of the current supplied to the motor, based on the temperature of the urea-water detected by the temperature detection portion. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199638 | Integrated Supplying Apparatus For Gas and Sizing - The present invention discloses an integrated supplying apparatus for gas and sizing. It comprises a sizing barrel, a gas supply unit and a switching unit. The sizing barrel and the gas supply unit are both connected with the switching unit. When the switching unit is fixed in a first state by a safety cover, the gas supply unit can only output high pressure gas through the switching unit. When the switching unit is converted into a second state by releasing the safety cover, the gas supply unit in turn outputs some high pressure air into the sizing barrel through the switching unit, so that the sizing inside the sizing barrel is output under the action of the gas pressure and the gas inside the sizing barrel is then output when completing the output of the sizing. | 08-08-2013 |
20130233419 | MILKING INSTALLATION WITH MILK PUMP - A milking installation with a milking robot for automatically connecting teat cups to the teats of a dairy animal has milk lines extending between the teat cups and a milk de-aeration unit or milk glass. A de-aeration port is present at the top of the de-aeration unit and a de-aeration line connects the milk glass to a vacuum system. At the bottom of the milk glass a milk inlet line is provided which connects the milk glass to the milk pump. The milk pump includes a milk inlet, a pump housing, a milk outlet. The milk pump is a membrane pump which type of pump is known to be gentle to the milk and thus reduce occurrence of lypolysis of the milk when pumped through the milking installation. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233420 | PARTICLE FOCUSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A particle focusing system includes an inlet; an inertial focusing microchannel disposed in a substrate and connected to the inlet; and a pressure/flow source configured to drive a particle-containing fluid through the inertial focusing microchannel, where the inertial focusing microchannel includes a side wall having an irregular surface. The side wall includes a first irregularity protruding from a baseline surface away from a longitudinal axis of the inertial focusing microchannel. Alternatively or additionally, the first irregularity and the baseline surface form an angle more than or equal to 135 degrees. The inertial focusing microchannel may have a substantially rectangular cross-section having a height and a width, and a ratio of height to width is approximately 5:4 to 4:1. The system may also include a downstream expanding region having a side wall, where the side wall has a stepped surface. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240066 | Device for Supplying Fuel to Engine - A merge and discharge unit has: a reservoir unit in which fuel can be collected; a first merge unit for merging into the reservoir unit the fuel from an upstream site upstream of the merge and discharge unit on a fuel supply route; a second merge unit for merging into the reservoir unit the fuel from a first fuel return route; a first discharge unit for discharging a portion of the fuel of the reservoir unit into a downstream site downstream of the merge and discharge unit on the fuel supply route; and a second discharge unit for discharging a remaining portion of the fuel of the reservoir unit into a second fuel return route. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240067 | Reducing Agent Dosting System for Injection Reducing Agent into the Exhaust Gas Flow of an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention relates to a reducing agent dosing system for injecting a reducing agent into the exhaust-gas flow of an internal combustion engine for selective catalytic reduction, wherein the dosing system can be or is connected to a reducing agent tank ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130248026 | Pump System for Food Machine - Dual foods pump arrangement that includes a pump manifold, two food pumps, and a rotary valve element removably located within the manifold. The rotary valve element is operated to selectively direct the flow of food product from the two food pumps in alternating fashion through a single manifold outlet. The food pumps are driven by servo actuated cylinders. A tool is provided for lifting the valve element from the manifold that includes a pivotal removal bar that can be attached to a top of the valve element. | 09-26-2013 |
20130255804 | TURBULENCE MEMBER, SYSTEM AND FLUID HANDLING DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A SEAL ASSEMBLY - Various systems and apparatuses are provided for a turbulence member for an annular seal cavity in a fluid handling device. In one example, the turbulence member includes an inner face positioned to cooperate with a seal assembly in the annular seal cavity to define an inner channel. The turbulence member also includes an outer face positioned to cooperate with a housing to define an outer channel in the annular seal cavity. The turbulence member also includes a front face extending between the inner face and the outer face, and a rear face spaced from the front face and extending between the inner face and the outer face. The turbulence member is configured to disrupt fluid flow within the annular seal cavity and inhibit formation of an air pocket adjacent to the seal assembly. | 10-03-2013 |
20130276921 | VALVE MANIFOLD - A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position. | 10-24-2013 |
20130276922 | Aqueous Urea Tank Structure for Construction Machine - An aqueous urea tank structure is provided for a construction machine, in which a temperature rise of the aqueous urea within the tank can be suppressed and the load applied to the tank due to vibration of a vehicle body can be reduced. The aqueous urea tank structure including an aqueous urea tank which is disposed within a revolving upperstructure of a hydraulic excavator to store aqueous urea that purifies the exhaust gas discharged from an engine, wherein the aqueous urea tank structure further includes a securing member which encloses the periphery of the aqueous urea tank to secure the aqueous urea tank within the revolving upperstructure, and heat insulating materials which are interposed between the securing member and the aqueous urea tank to hold the aqueous urea tank. The securing member contains a box. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284290 | FUEL DELIVERY MODULE AND FLANGE COVER ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatus are provided for installing a fuel delivery system in a vehicle fuel tank of the type having a sender opening extending through a top of the tank, a flange cover configured to seal the sender opening, and a sender module mounted within the fuel tank. The sender module includes a fuel pump, a fuel inlet for drawing fuel from the bottom of the tank, a fuel outlet, and a detector module for detecting the fuel level in the tank. A coupling assembly includes an electrical conduit for transferring a fuel level signal to the flange cover, and a hydraulic conduit for transferring fuel from the pump to the flange cover. A retainer is mounted to the bottom of the fuel tank, preferably laterally offset from the vertical axis of the flange cover, and secures the sender module to the tank bottom. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291969 | BULK COOKING OIL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A portable cooking oil distribution device for filling remote fryers with fresh cooking oil. In other embodiments the device can also collect used cooking oil from the fryer. In one embodiment, a portable device includes a fresh oil tank, a three-way valve connected by piping to the fresh oil tank, a pump connected by piping to the three-way valve, and a nozzle connected by piping to the pump, the nozzle having an outlet tube connected to the piping between the pump and the nozzle. The device may also include a used oil tank, a second three-way valve connected by piping to the used oil tank, a second pump connected by piping to the three-way valve, and piping connecting the second pump to the nozzle, where the nozzle includes a inlet tube connected to the piping between the pump and the nozzle. | 11-07-2013 |
20130291970 | DIAPHRAGM PRESSURE POD FOR MEDICAL FLUIDS - A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal. | 11-07-2013 |
20130299019 | Self-cleaning Suction Device - A self-cleaning suction device has a user's suction end that self-sanitizes externally and internally before and after use, as well as self-sanitizes internally during use. A cover opens to reveal the user's suction end within a containment unit. As the cover opens, the suction end travels from a lower chamber, proceeds through a middle chamber of a sanitizing agent, and is presented for use. After suction is complete, the suction end retracts through an upper chamber with, a scraping feature that removes debris from the outer surface of the mouthpiece, and proceeds down through the middle chamber of a sanitizing agent and a scraping feature that removes debris and the sanitizing agent from the outer surface of the user's suction end. Upon the sealing closure of the cover, the upper and middle chambers are flushed with a sanitizing agent, which is suctioned away along with any collected debris. The user's suction end resides within a lower chamber and can be decontaminated by a UV-C light entering into the lower chamber and/or corresponding chambers. The suction device can also include a liquid-hydration delivery system. | 11-14-2013 |
20130319552 | DECONSTRUCTABLE TANKS FOR USE IN HIGH VOLUME FLUID TRANSFER OPERATIONS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING SAID TANKS - Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319553 | WATER TANK FOR WATER-COOLING HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM - A water tank includes a sealing ring, a container, and a claw. A submersible pump with a cable is mounted in the container. A joint extends from an outer side of a side plate of the container. The joint includes a neck extending from the side plate and a head formed on an end of the neck away from the neck. The container defines a first through hole. The first through hole includes a mounting hole for receiving the sealing ring. The claw includes a base plate, a pole extending from the base plate, and a number of hooks extending from the base plate to engage with the head. The claw defines a second through hole extending through the base plate and the pole. The pole presses the sealing ring, to bias the sealing ring to be compacted on the cable and a bounding wall of the mounting hole. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327428 | Thermoplastic Elastomer Tubing and Method to Make and Use Same - A thermoplastic elastomer tube can include a thermoplastic elastomer component disposed within a matrix. In an embodiment, the thermoplastic elastomer component is disposed within the matrix in a thermoplastic elastomer phase having a number of domains. At least approximately 50% of the domains of the thermoplastic elastomer component have an aspect ratio of no greater than approximately 1.5. In a particular embodiment, the thermoplastic elastomer tube comprises at least approximately 20 wt % of the thermoplastic elastomer component and no greater than approximately 50 wt % of a polyolefin component. In some embodiments, the thermoplastic elastomer component includes styrene. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340867 | FAN DEVICE WITH AIR GUIDE FUNCTION - A fan device with air guide function, which contains at least a fan device and is characterized by comprising an air guide frame, wherein the said air guide frame is composed of at least two layers inclined guide which are configured as a symmetrical geometrical shape or at least two layers of arc-overlapped inclined guide which forms a arc-overlapped air guide frame, and are both connected by the securing elements. By the combination of the fan device and both embodiments of the air frame guide, the present invention is applicable to guide the air flow propelled from the fan with a prolonged air path in the space and provides higher air molecule freedom by the effect of more frequent collision which results each loose air molecule has larger surface area existing and moving in the air flow, enables a better indoor air circulation and forms comfortable and nature breeze. | 12-26-2013 |
20140026993 | CABIN AIR COMPRESSOR HEAT HOUSING - A cabin air compressor heat housing for a cabin air compressor assembly includes a compressor inlet extending from a body of the cabin air compressor heat housing. The cabin air compressor heat housing also includes an add-heat valve interface extending transversely from the compressor inlet. The cabin air compressor heat housing further includes a diffuser actuator interface formed in the body of the cabin air compressor heat housing. A ratio of a diameter of the compressor inlet to a diameter of the diffuser actuator interface is between 1.90 and 1.98. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034161 | POSITIVE AIR SHUT OFF DEVICE FOR BAG-IN-BOX PUMP - The present invention provides a device for turning off a pump. In operation, when the device is activated there is vacuum pressure in a syrup chamber. A diaphragm acting in response to the vacuum causes a piston assembly in the syrup chamber to move in the one direction (e.g. right), thus compressing a W-shaped spring in the air chamber. As the piston assembly moves, a spring holder of the W-shaped spring also moves to the one direction. As the W-shaped spring is compressed over and passed the most compressed position, the W-shaped spring moves a valve assembly in the air chamber to an opposite direction (e.g. left) and blocks a hole in a spool that otherwise allows air to pass through the air chamber to activate the pump. When the air is stopped, this turns off the pump. | 02-06-2014 |
20140060676 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SUPPLY SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic pressure supply system may include a low-pressure hydraulic pump receiving the oil stored in the oil pan and generating the low hydraulic pressure, a low-pressure regulator valve controlling the low hydraulic pressure of the first low-pressure line, a reducing valve fluid-connected to the low-pressure regulator valve and supplying a hydraulic pressure to the low pressure portion, a high-pressure hydraulic pump increasing the low hydraulic pressure supplied from the low-pressure hydraulic pump, a switch valve disposed between the first low-pressure line and the high-pressure line, and selectively connecting the first low-pressure line and the high-pressure line, a high-pressure regulator valve controlling the increased hydraulic pressure supplied from the high-pressure hydraulic pump and the low hydraulic pressure selectively supplied from the low-pressure hydraulic pump through the switch valve, and supplying the stable high hydraulic pressure to the high pressure portion. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060677 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SUPPLY SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic pressure supply system of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may generate low hydraulic pressure and high hydraulic pressure using oil stored in an oil pan and may supply the low hydraulic pressure and the high hydraulic pressure respectively to a low pressure portion and a high pressure portion. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060678 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING, AND DISPLACING FLUID FROM, A PIPE - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069537 | Circuit For Biological Liquid - The invention concerns a circuit comprising a bag ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140076433 | TANK-INTEGRATED PUMP UNIT AND RESERVOIR TANK - A tank-integrated pump unit includes a reservoir tank fixed to a pump body. The body of the reservoir tank includes an introduction opening for introducing working fluid from an external hydraulic device into the body. A filter member is arranged in the body for filtering working fluid introduced through the introduction opening. A suction passage connection portion is connected to a suction hole of a pump body. The suction passage connection portion includes a body-side opening through a wall of the body. The body-side opening is located below a predetermined level of working fluid and above a lowermost position in the body. A pressure chamber is defined in the body, and located below the body-side opening of the suction passage connection portion. The introduction opening faces the pressure chamber. The filter member covers an upper side of the pressure chamber. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076434 | MOTOR-DRIVEN COMPRESSOR FOR A VEHICLE - A first accommodation chamber accommodating therein an inverter unit with a built-in inverter circuit and a second accommodation chamber accommodating therein a filter unit with a built-in filter circuit are formed individually in different positions of a housing of a motor-driven compressor for a vehicle. The input terminals and the output terminals of the inverter unit and of the filter unit are all arranged so as to extend in the same direction. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083533 | COLUMNAR SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SYSTEM - A columnar submersible pump system for use in a pump station having a wet well, the pump system including a vertical discharge control column with a support structure that is connected to the bottom of the wet well of the pump station to support the vertical discharge control column in the wet well, a submersible pump operably connected to the bottom of the vertical discharge control column in which the discharge control column has an internal conduit, wherein the submersible pump has an intake locatable above the bottom of the wet well, and the internal conduit has a flow control valve and a flow meter located in the internal conduit in the vertical discharge control column, wherein flow of liquid in the vertical discharge control column is controlled and measured. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083534 | Low Turbulence Valve - A positive displacement pump fluid end with multiple fluid chambers and each fluid chamber comprising a valve body, valve seal, seat, spring, and external guide. External top male stem guide is integral to the fluid end discharge cover or the suction valve spring retainer. Female guide is internal and integral with the valve body. When the valve opens hydrodynamic forces and moments align the valve to prevent rotation. An embodiment features tapered male and female guide members to further assist in correct alignment of the valve with the seat. Various additional embodiments assist in venting any trapped fluids between the male and female portions of the guide. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083535 | FITTING FOR AN INTAKE LINE - A fitting for an intake line is provided. The fitting includes a connector piece having an intake end and a foot valve end. The intake end couples to an intake line and the foot valve end couples to a foot valve. A flange circumvents the connector piece. The intake end extends from an intake side of the flange. The foot valve end extends from a foot valve side of the flange. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090731 | DOSING MANIFOLD AND SYSTEM - A dosing system for delivering a dosing fluid includes a dosing manifold having a front panel and a rear panel with a plurality of channels and a plurality of inlet and outlet ports in fluid communication with corresponding channels. The front panel holds a plurality of flow control devices in fluid communication with corresponding channels to control the flow of the dosing fluid in the channels. A dosing pump is in fluid communication with the dosing manifold and is configured to pump the dosing fluid through the dosing manifold. | 04-03-2014 |
20140102564 | FLUID STORAGE AND PUMPING ASSEMBLY FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - A method and apparatus for fluid storage and pumping comprising a fluid storage tank incorporating a housing cavity. | 04-17-2014 |
20140166133 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND MICROFLUIDIC CHIP THEREOF - A microfluidic device including a microfluidic channel formed in a face of a substrate. The microfluidic channel is discontinuous and includes a first channel and a second channel not connected to the first channel. A pressure change section is formed between the first and second channels. The first channel is in communication with a first fluid port. The second channel is in communication with a second fluid port. An elastic membrane is applied to the face of the substrate. The elastic membrane includes a deformation area aligned with the pressure change section. A remaining portion of the elastic membrane outside of the deformation area forms a clinging area. The clinging area clings to a remaining area of the face of the substrate outside of the pressure change section. A fluid conveying member is in communication with one of the first and second fluid ports. | 06-19-2014 |
20140202566 | Auxiliary device for an agricultural working machine - An auxiliary device for an agricultural working machine includes a hydraulic pump unit designed to pump a hydraulic fluid at a predetermined working pressure; a drive unit connected to the hydraulic pump unit that drives the hydraulic pump unit at the working pressure; a hydraulic drive having a drive-fluid inlet connected to a pump-fluid outlet of the hydraulic pump unit via a pressure line (P | 07-24-2014 |
20140209192 | Canine Security Deterrent - The device provides mechanism for aiding scent detection canine to detect explosive or other contraband that are deemed to be in a person's possession. The device operates upon the idea of air tracking. The person enters in a collapsible non-porous covered metal frame, stands directly under a 2 by 2 plastic exhaust fan that pushes air down the person's body. At the bottom of the device are 2 vents with 2×2 dimensions on each side with 2×2 fans that draw the air out into a 1×1 silver foil exhaust tube. A 4×4 non-porous box with an opening is connected to the exhaust tube for the canine to sniff the air and alert his handler if there is a presence of explosive or other contraband. The person will then exit at the back of the device. | 07-31-2014 |
20140238513 | PUMPING DEVICE WITH TANK WITH FACILITATED RELEASE - A pumping device with tank with facilitated release, which comprises an electric pump and a delivery connector of the electric pump to which the tank is connected by way of quick and reversible connection elements at a connecting portion thereof. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238514 | INJECTION SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING LIQUID INTO SPRINKLER SYSTEM - An injection system for adding a liquid, such as a pesticide or mosquito control formula, to a sprinkler system is disclosed. The injection system includes a tank and a pump. The pump may be powered only by a low-voltage connection to the sprinkler system's timer. The pump may use a suction hose to draw piqued out of the tank. An outlet on the pump may be connected to a forked hose. One side of the fork may be a return hose for recirculating the contents of the tank. The other side of the fork may be a discharge connection hose for connecting to the sprinkler system. The discharge connection hose can further comprise an injector fitting. | 08-28-2014 |
20140261798 | Pumping Device for Sucking or Draining Fluid - A pumping device includes a seal cap unit including a cap, an air relief member connected with the cap, and a regulating member connected with the air relief member. The cap has an air inlet hole and an air outlet hole. The air outlet hole has a through hole. The air relief member is mounted on the air outlet hole and has a guide hole and a plurality of apertures. The regulating member has an air relief hole and a plurality of draining holes. Thus, the air relief hole of the regulating member and the pressure relief member provide a double pressure relief function to release the excessive air pressure in the barrel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261799 | SIMPLIFIED LIQUID OUTLET VALVES, PUMPS AND REFILL UNITS - Exemplary simplified outlet valves, pumps and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary inverted refill unit for a dispenser includes a container and a pump secured to the bottom of container. The pump has a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet having an annular housing. One or more liquid outlet passages are located within the annular housing. A valve seat is located proximate the liquid outlet passages. A liquid outlet valve is also included. The liquid outlet valve includes an annular body and a resilient disc located on the interior of the annular body. The resilient disc has an opening in the center and seals against the valve seat to seal the one or more liquid outlet passages in a normal state. The resilient disc deflects from the valve seat under pressure so that liquid flows through the liquid outlet passages and through the center of the resilient disc. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261800 | TRANSFER PUMP LAUNDER SYSTEM - Disclosed is a transfer pump having a pump base with a pump chamber, tangential discharge and an outlet in the top surface of the pump base. A riser tube extends from the outlet and terminates at a launder in order to move molten metal out of a vessel with relatively little turbulence. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290766 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MATERIALS BETWEEN LOCATIONS POSSESSING DIFFERENT CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS WITH MINIMAL BAND SPREADING AND DISPERSION DUE TO UNEQUAL PATH-LENGTHS - Non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of apparatus(es) and method(s) are described for the conveyance of fluid media and entrained materials between two or more locations, each possessing a different cross-sectional area. Equidistant pathways incorporated into uniquely designed conduits enable this transference to occur with minimal band spreading and separation resolution loss due to undesirable flow patterns that arise from end effects. The design enables the conduits to be employed with locations of almost any description including process channels, surfaces, or even open volume of any size and used for almost any purpose. The conduits and/or associated locations may be empty of any contents or filled with gelatinous, porous, granular, or particulated material. The design of non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of apparatus(es) and method(s) may be easily adapted or configured as necessary. | 10-02-2014 |
20140352819 | MEMBRANE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MEMBRANE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE - A microfluidic valve includes: a first structural layer and a second structural layer; a microfluidic circuit having a first microfluidic conduit and a second microfluidic conduit, which are defined in a superficial portion of the first structural layer, are adjacent, and are separated by a wall; a membrane set between the first structural layer and the second structural layer and delimiting the microfluidic circuit on one side; and a recess containing a gaseous fluid in the second structural layer. The membrane is movable in response to an actuation stimulus between a closed position, in which the first and second microfluidic conduits are fluidly decoupled, and an open position, in which the membrane is at least in part retracted into the recess and the first and second microfluidic conduits are fluidly coupled by means of a fluidic passage defined between the wall and the membrane. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352820 | VACUUM PUMP WITH ABATEMENT FUNCTION - A vacuum pump with abatement function is used for evacuating a chamber of a manufacturing apparatus. The vacuum pump with abatement function includes a vacuum pump having a discharge port to which one or more abatement parts for treating an exhaust gas discharged from the vacuum pump to make the exhaust gas harmless are attached. The one or more abatement parts are selected, depending on the amount and kind of the exhaust gas discharged from the vacuum pump, from plural kinds of abatement parts which have different treatment types of exhaust gas and/or different treatment amounts of exhaust gas. | 12-04-2014 |
20150020902 | COUPLER FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher has a sump for collecting water. A discharge pipe leads from the sump. A pump for removing water from the sump is mounted within the dishwasher. An inlet pipe leads to the pump. A pipe coupler couples the discharge pipe to the inlet pipe. The coupler has a middle portion having a middle internal diameter; a first end portion disposed at a first end of the middle portion and arranged to receive an end of the discharge pipe; and a second end portion disposed at a second end of the middle portion and arranged to receive an end of the inlet pipe. The middle internal diameter is adapted to provide a smooth transition between an internal diameter of the discharge pipe and an internal diameter of the inlet pipe. | 01-22-2015 |
20150034188 | Screen Valves - A sliding screen valve for controlling fluid flow comprises a multi-apertured valve plate ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150034189 | DOSING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a dosing device ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150041004 | FUEL SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT - Provided is a fuel system that can reduce the amount of fuel in a second tank before the amount of fuel in a first tank. A fuel system includes: a first tank and a second tank that respectively store fuel; a fuel supply pump that supplies at least the fuel in the first tank out of the first and second tanks to a fuel consuming section; a transfer pump that transfers the fuel in the second tank into the first tank; and a fuel passage having an inlet in communication with an inner portion of the first tank, and an outlet in communication with an inner portion of the second tank. The fuel in the first tank is caused to overflow into the second tank through the fuel passage. | 02-12-2015 |
20150096631 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHANNELING AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC FLUID - Methods and a fluid separation fitting for channeling hydraulic fluid in an aircraft are provided herein. The fluid separation fitting includes a first tube section and a second tube section. The first tube section includes a first end and a second end, and is configured to receive a first distribution line therethrough. The first distribution line is configured to channel fluid therethrough in a first direction. The first tube section is configured to be coupled to a second distribution line configured to channel fluid therethrough in an opposite second direction. The second distribution line circumscribes at least a portion of the first distribution line. The second tube section extends from the first tube section to channel fluid into or from the second distribution line via the first tube section. | 04-09-2015 |
20150129063 | OVERMOLDED PLUG AND METHOD - A cover of a fuel supply module is adapted to disable a flow path through a designated port. An element is press-fit into the designated port to plug the designated port, and thermoplastic material is molded over an interface defined between the element and the designated port. | 05-14-2015 |
20150307270 | Portable Water Tank Assembly for a Dust Emitting Construction Machine - A portable water tank assembly for a dust emitting construction machine, such as a machine for cutting concrete, stone, ceramic materials and the like, said assembly comprising a water container and an electric pump powered by a battery for pumping water from the container through an outlet to the construction machine. To provide a portable water tank assembly which provides a long service life without changing battery, is easy to handle and carry and that is robust and reliable, the pump is a low pressure pump, of 0,1-1,5 bar, preferably of 0,3-1,2 bar, that is preferably submersible and placed inside the water container; and said assembly has at least 5 liter capacity. Preferably the hood member has a first compartment for a battery for delivering power to the pump and a battery located in the compartment, and it may have a second compartment for a battery charger and a third compartment for a spare battery. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308464 | Hydraulic Fluid Supply Apparatus And Methods - Commonly available industrial vehicles may be constructed with a frame originally designed for a particular fuel source where such a frame is used to construct an industrial vehicle that uses a different fuel source with a different fuel storage compared to the industrial vehicle for which such a frame was originally intended. Such a truck powered by a different fuel source typically includes an empty space that was originally intended to house the original fuel, and such empty space may be used to increase the hydraulic storage capacity for such a truck. | 10-29-2015 |
20150330341 | SPRING-LOADED COMPONENT MOUNTING WITHIN FUEL TANK - A fuel pump module for installation between top and bottom walls of a fuel tank. The housing defines a space accommodating a pump. The fuel pump module includes a mounting component coupled to the housing. The mounting component includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and facing the housing, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The mounting component and the housing are joined with a spring-loaded coupling such that the mounting component is urged away from the housing. The mounting component further includes a U-shaped recess that is concave on the first side of the mounting component. The bottom side of the housing forms a first distal end of the fuel pump module for engaging the bottom wall. The first surface of the mounting component forms a second distal end of the fuel pump module for engaging the top wall. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330501 | Oil Supply Device - In a sleeve, two input ports are formed as ports that receive a discharge pressure of an electromagnetic pump, and a drain port connected to a drain oil passage is formed on the same circumference as that on which the input port is formed, so as to have a smaller opening area than the input port and an output port connected to an oil passage. The axial length of the second land is set so that the input port can be closed by the second land when a signal pressure is equal to or higher than a set pressure, and that the input port and the drain port can be closed by the second land when the signal pressure is lower than the set pressure. | 11-19-2015 |
20150343895 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - To provide a fuel supply system in which fuel stored in a fuel storage tank | 12-03-2015 |
20150369262 | FLUID PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE - A fluid pressure control device includes a switching valve configured to operate in conjunction with the control valve by the pilot pressure led through the pilot valve to switch work of the operation check valve. The switching valve includes a pilot chamber to which the pilot pressure is led, a spool that moves in accordance with the pilot pressure of the pilot chamber, a bias member that biases the spool in the valve closing direction, a collar detachably installed in the pilot chamber, and a piston slidably inserted into the collar, the piston being configured to receive the pilot pressure on a back surface thereof and give thrust force to the spool against bias force of the bias member. | 12-24-2015 |
20150376890 | Intake Nozzle for Suction Hose - An intake nozzle fits onto the suction hose of a vacuum pumper truck. The nozzle comprises a tubular housing and the rotor within the housing near the intake end. The rotor includes a hollow cylindrical canister and spiral vanes on its exterior. Ambient air enters an air tube, penetrates the side of the housing and supplies ambient air to the interior of the canister. The air exits through outlet ports into the liquid waste as it moves past under vacuum. The injected air reduces the density of the liquid waste, speeding up the pumping process and reducing the incidence of blockages. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000491 | VALVE CONTROL MECHANISM AND METHOD - A valve controller includes a housing, and a lever extending from the housing. The lever includes a protrusion rigidly attached to the lever, and the lever is biased to an initial position. A switch has an open and a closed position. A linkage is pivotally connected to the switch, and the linkage includes a centrally disposed slot configured to receive the protrusion such that movement of the switch controls movement of the linkage and the lever such that moving the switch to the closed position closes a valve controlled by the lever regardless of a position of the lever. | 01-07-2016 |
20160000988 | TUBE FOR EXTRA-CORPOREAL CIRCUIT WITH DOUBLE CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to a double connector for a tubular insert, intended to connect an extra-corporeal circuit to a peristaltic pump. The double connector comprises: a first channel with an axis a | 01-07-2016 |
20160003237 | PUMP DISCHARGE FLOW-RATE CONTROL DEVICE - A pump discharge flow-rate control device includes a constant capacity pump driven by a common driving source with a variable capacity pump, a resistor interposed in a signal pressure passage through which a working fluid discharged from the constant capacity pump flows, and a control pressure actuator configured to lower the control pressure by driving the regulator in accordance with a rise in a differential pressure before and after the resistor. The resistor includes a fixed throttle and a check valve interposed in the signal pressure passage in parallel with each other. The check valve includes a seat interposed in the signal pressure passage, a poppet arranged on a downstream side of the seat, and a spring configured to press the poppet to the seat. | 01-07-2016 |
20160016463 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - To provide a fuel supply system in which fuel stored in a fuel storage tank formed in a housing main body can be supplied by a high-pressure pump provided in the housing main body in spite of a rapid acceleration or a rapid deceleration of an engine, two types of connectors, which is a first connector having a low-pressure pump having a connection port for a fuel supply pipe from a fuel tank and a second connector having no pump, can be selectively attached via a common connector mounting part formed on a wall surface of a housing main body, and by using a housing having therein the commonly used high-pressure pump, a fuel supply system using an external pump and a fuel supply system using no external pump can be respectively manufactured in accordance with the purpose of use. | 01-21-2016 |
20160025076 | Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant Cold Water Pipe Connection - An offshore structure for use with an OTEC system includes a submerged spar having a lower portion having a cold water intake. The cold water intake includes a domed terminus in fluid communication with a cold water pipe. A dry machinery space adjacent the cold water intake includes one or more cold water supply pumps and one or more cold water pipe lifting and retention winches having a lifting cable connected to the cold water pipe. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025270 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - A fuel supply system has a fuel tank, a sub-tank, a fuel pump, an attachment member, and one or more shaft members. The fuel tank has an upper wall and a lower wall. The sub-tank is located on the lower wall inside the fuel tank and has one or more guide portions. The fuel pump is housed in the sub-tank. The attachment member is attached to the upper wall of the fuel tank and has a plurality of support portions. The shaft members are attached to the support portions so as to extend downward from the support portions and are slidably inserted into the guide portions of the sub-tank, respectively, such that the attachment member is connected with the sub-tank and is movable relative to the sub-tank in the vertical direction. The number of the support portions is greater than the number of the shaft members. The shaft members are selectively attached to the support portions. | 01-28-2016 |
20160033070 | RECURSIVE PUMPING MEMBER - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a perimeter pumping member for a processing chamber. The perimeter pumping member comprises a ring-shaped body having a first curved channel along an arc within the ring-shaped body, a first inner channel connecting a first region of the first curved channel to a first region of an inner surface of the ring-shaped body, a plurality of second inner channels connecting a second region of the first curved channel to a second region of the inner surface, and a first outer channel connecting the first region of the first curved channel to an outer surface of the ring-shaped body, wherein the second inner channels are each sized such that, when a fluid is pumped out of the perimeter pumping member via the first outer channel, the fluid flows through the first inner channel and the second inner channels at a uniform flow rate. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039699 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A BODY OF LIQUID - An apparatus for removing sludge from a reservoir of liquid. A downwardly opening enclosure is positioned atop the floor of a reservoir with the enclosure having inlets for sludge and liquid to flow into the cavity of the enclosure. Gas emitters on the opposite edge portions of the enclosure assist the flow of sludge and liquid into the cavity which is slanted upwardly towards an outlet having a lift pump for pulling the sludge and liquid from the enclosure. An optional additional passage leading from the cavity to a holder beneath the enclosure receives heavy sludge falling there through. | 02-11-2016 |
20160047482 | BIMETALLIC VALVE LIMITATION - A displacement pump for automobiles includes a pump chamber configured to have a lubricant flow therethrough, a check valve configured to control an access to the pump chamber, and a valve travel limiter. The check valve comprises a valve opening and a valve body configured to cover the valve opening. The valve limiter comprises a mechanical temperature element which is configured to increase a valve travel of the valve body as a temperature decreases, and to reduce the travel distance of the valve body as the temperature increases. | 02-18-2016 |
20160053441 | PNEUMATIC ROADWAY ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - The pneumatic roadway energy recovery system generates power from the weight of vehicles, pedestrians and the like traveling on a roadway surface. The pneumatic roadway energy recovery system includes a plurality of pneumatic pumps in fluid communication with one another and that are arrayed beneath a roadway surface. The pneumatic pumps are in fluid communication with a storage tank. The vehicles, pedestrians and the like traveling on the roadway surface compress the plurality of pneumatic pumps as they pass over the pumps, generating pressurized air, which is received by and stored in the storage tank. Preferably, a turbine, such as a Pelton wheel or the like, is in fluid communication with the storage tank. Selective release of the pressurized air in the storage tank drives the turbine, which, in turn, is connected to an electrical generator for generating usable electrical power. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053469 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING THERMAL ENERGY - A transonic two-phase reaction turbine for use with low and high temperature fluid flow mediums includes at least two wheels that are configured to rotate in opposite directions, at least one of the at least two wheels being equipped with one or multiple kinetic energy harvesters. | 02-25-2016 |
20160160479 | MINERAL WATER SUPPLY MODULE - A mineral water supply module may include a water supply pipe configured to supply water in a first direction, a mineral supply pipe configured to supply minerals in a second direction, a discharge pipe configured to discharge water or mineral water in the first direction, a resistance body case configured to connect to the mineral supply pipe and including a resistance body defining a micro channel in which minerals flow in the second direction, and a connector configured to connect the water supply pipe and the discharge pipe such that the resistance body case is provided between the water supply pipe and the discharge pipe and configured to allow the mixing of water from the water supply pipe and minerals from the resistance body case. | 06-09-2016 |
20160177682 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING, AND DISPLACING FLUID FROM, A PIPE | 06-23-2016 |
20160177943 | PUMP SYSTEM INCLUDING VALVE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH A SUCTION VALVE IN LINE WITH A DISCHARGE VALVE | 06-23-2016 |
20160179109 | MIXING VALVE | 06-23-2016 |
20160187895 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSERVING WATER - Provided herein is a water saving apparatus configured for purging water from a hot water supply line into a cold water supply line comprising a hot water cavity connected to said hot water supply line for allowing flow of water from said hot water supply line to said first cavity; a cold water cavity connected to said cold water supply line for allowing flow of water from said cold water supply line to said cold cavity and from said hot water cavity to said cold water supply line; a valve configured to block the flow of water between said hot water cavity and said cold water cavity in a first position thereof and to allow the flow of water from said hot water cavity through said cold water cavity and to said cold water supply line in a second position thereof for purging water from said hot water supply line. | 06-30-2016 |