49th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150345614 | DRIVE DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND GREASE COMPOSITION - A drive device includes a gear having a hole; a shaft that passes through the hole; and a grease composition that is held in a clearance between the shaft and an inner peripheral surface of the hole. The gear rotates on a peripheral surface of the shaft. At least one of the gear and the shaft is made of a resin. The clearance is in a range of 10 to 110 μm . The grease composition contains a hydrocarbon base oil and lithium soap serving as a thickener. A weight ratio of the hydrocarbon base oil to the lithium soap is in a range of 94.5:5.5 to 96.0:4.0. A consistency of the grease composition is in a range of 360 to 400. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345615 | LUBRICATION PINION MODULE, LUBRICATION PINION, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LUBRICATION PINION MODULE - A lubrication pinion module for applying a lubricant onto a to-be-lubricated element includes a gear element having an inner surface mounted on an outer surface of a bearing element, the bearing element being mountable for rotation on a shaft and having at least one recess on its outer surface, and the gear element including a plurality of radially outwardly facing gear teeth, each of the plurality of gear teeth having first and second flanks, and at least one projection on the gear element inner surface extending into the at least one recess of the bearing element outer surface to form an interference fit with the bearing element such that the gear element rotates conjointly with the bearing element. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345616 | GEARBOX FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A gearbox for a motor vehicle. The gearbox comprises at least one fluid supply system. The fluid supply system comprises at least one pump. The fluid supply system comprises at least one fluid sump. The fluid supply system comprises at least one fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir comprises at least a first fluid outflow leading into the fluid sump. The first fluid outflow can be controlled as a function of a state variable. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345617 | SHIFT DEVICE - In a shift device, the fingers of a driver are guided to a “D” switch side by a right guide face, a right front guide face, and a right rear guide face of a guide body, are guided to an “N” switch side by a front guide face, the right front guide face, and a left front guide face of the guide body, and are guided to an “R” switch side by a rear guide face, the right rear guide face, and a left rear guide face of the guide body. This thereby enables the driver to easily identify the positions of the “D” switch, the “N” switch, and the “R” switch, and enables incorrect operation of the “D” switch, the “N” switch, and the “R” switch to be suppressed. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345618 | TRANSMISSION - A controller is configured to determine a current gear ratio step determined on the basis of gear ratio calculation Rg to be actual gear ratio of revolution Nm of main shaft | 2015-12-03 |
20150345619 | VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE - A vehicle drive device includes an oil pump, a first one-way clutch, a first transmission path configured to transmit a driving force generated in an engine to the oil pump via the first one-way clutch, a second one-way clutch, a second transmission path configured to transmit a driving force from an output shaft of a transmission portion to the oil pump via the second one-way clutch, and a power transmission interruption device configured to interrupt transmission of the driving force generated in the engine to a drive wheel. A speed ratio between the engine and the oil pump in the first transmission path is set to be smaller than a speed ratio obtained by multiplying the smallest speed ratio of the transmission portion by a speed ratio between the transmission portion and the oil pump in the second transmission path. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345620 | BICYCLE GEAR CHANGING CONTROL APPARATUS, ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED SYSTEM, AND BICYCLE GEAR CHANGING CONTROL METHOD - A bicycle gear changing control apparatus includes a controller that is programmed to control a gear changing state of a bicycle transmission according to an operation of a gear changing operating device upon determining a bicycle traveling speed is greater than a first speed. The controller controls the transmission automatically to be in a first prescribed gear changing state upon determining the bicycle traveling speed becomes less than or equal to the first speed and upon determining a gear ratio of a current gear changing state of the transmission is larger than a preset gear ratio of the first prescribed gear changing state. The controller controls the transmission automatically, after controlling the transmission to be in the first prescribed gear changing state, to a larger gear ratio than the gear ratio of the first prescribed gear changing state, upon determining the bicycle traveling speed becomes greater than a second speed. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345621 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC GEAR STATE AND VEHICLE SPEED MANAGEMENT - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a control system, apparatus, and method includes dynamic optimization of at least one of a vehicle reference speed and/or transmission gear state of a vehicle by determining current and future engine power requirements from the current and forward-looking route conditions to improve performance, drivability, and/or fuel economy of the vehicle over what is achievable through conventional gear state selection via static calibration tables and conventional shifting strategies. The selection of the vehicle reference speed and gear state can be performed independently of one another in one embodiment, and complementary of one another in another embodiment. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345622 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ADJUSTING A TRANSMISSION SHIFT SCHEDULE - A method for a vehicle includes receiving a shift schedule for a transmission of a vehicle, the shift schedule indicating when shift events occur based on operation of the vehicle. The method further includes receiving vehicle operation data during operation of the vehicle. The method further includes determining a power to overcome vehicle losses based on the vehicle operation data. The method further includes determining an adjustment to the shift schedule to optimize a vehicle operating parameter based on the determined power to overcome vehicle losses and implementing the adjustment to the shift schedule. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345623 | Method for Shifting a Transmission - A method is provided for shifting a transmission, more particularly an automatic planetary transmission, having multiple non-positive shift elements and at least one positive shift element. The transmission can assume particular transmission states according to current shifting states of the shift elements, each transmission state having a particular transmission ratio between a transmission input and a transmission output. At least two transmission states have identical transmission ratios. To shift into a first of the at least two transmission states that have identical transmission ratios, only non-positive shift elements are engaged. By contrast, to shift into a second of the at least two transmission states that have identical transmission ratios, at least one positive shift element is engaged. At least for shift operations involving shifting to the identical transmission ratio from a current transmission state that has a transmission ratio other than the identical transmission ratio, the transmission is shifted first into the first transmission state and then into the second transmission state. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345624 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION - A method for controlling a transmission to reduce or suppress vibrations of transmission elements and/or rattling sounds, in particular in dual-clutch transmissions having a first transmission line with a first clutch and having a second transmission line with a second clutch. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345625 | GEAR CHANGE LEVER DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE GEARING, EVALUATION DEVICE FOR A GEAR CHANGE LEVER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC ACTIVATION OF A VEHICLE DEVICE - A gear change lever device for a vehicle transmission with a holder, a gear change lever movably arranged on a holder and comprising a gripping surface, wherein the gear change lever can be moved to pre-determined positions (P, R, N, D), a sensor device, by which the current position of the gear change lever can be detected, an evaluation device coupled to the sensor device for the control of transmission, by means of which in cooperation with the sensor device a change in the gear change lever position can be recognized, and at least one touch sensor coupled to the evaluation device and arranged on the gear change lever in the area of the grip surface, by means of which a human touch of the grip surface can be detected and information about the touch state of the gripping surface can be sent to evaluation device. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345626 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER ASSEMBLY HAVING SHIFT-LOCK CAM USING ELECTROMAGNET - Disclosed therein is an automatic transmission lever assembly having a shift-lock cam having an electromagnet. The automatic transmission lever assembly includes: a base bracket fixed to a frame of a vehicle; a rod; a rotating member joined to a lower end of the rod, the rotating member rotating on a predetermined shaft according to a movement of the rod for changing a transmission mode and having a locking portion formed at a position corresponding to a shift-lock; a shift-lock cam having a permanent magnet, the shift-lock cam being caught to the locking portion at a shift-lock position and being rotatable on the shaft; and an electromagnet provided at a position facing the permanent magnet, wherein when a brake signal is transferred, electric current flows to the electromagnet, so that the shift-lock cam is operated in a direction to be released from the locking portion. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345627 | SHIFT POSITION SWITCHING CONTROLLER - A shift position switching controller determines whether the responsiveness for switching the shift position to an other-than-N position will be affected by a reduction of an N position check time and keeps the N position check time unchanged from a normal value if a current shift position is a D position or if a vehicle speed is equal to or greater than a preset value. Alternatively, the shift position switching controller determines whether the responsiveness of the controller will be affected by reducing the N position check time, and sets the N position check time to a shorter-than-normal value if the current shift position is a D position and the vehicle speed is equal to or greater than the preset value. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345628 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - A power management system is provided. The power management system includes a power generation apparatus and a pump drivably coupled to the power generation apparatus. The power management system also includes a valve in fluid communication with the pump. The valve and the pump are components of a hydraulic circuit. The power management system further includes a controller communicably coupled to the valve. The controller is configured to selectively regulate the valve in order to control a pressure in the hydraulic circuit in a predetermined manner such that a torque load placed on the power generation apparatus by the pump lies below a threshold torque. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345629 | GEAR, CAM STEPLESS TRANSMISSIONS AND VEHICLES THEREOF - The present invention provides stepless transmissions comprising a cam, one ore more gears, and one or more planetary gear systems responsible for power input and output, which enables stepless speed change under load and/or while stopping. The disclosure also encompasses vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, aircrafts, helicopters, tanks, warships, submarines, tractors, and mine and construction vehicles, etc., that contain any of the stepless transmissions described herein. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345630 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A continuously variable transmission control system for a vehicle has a continuously variable transmission device having a belt which is bridged over a driving pulley on a motive power source side and a driven pulley on a wheel side, and an electricity-driven actuator that moves a moveable sheave of at least one of the driving pulley and the driven pulley in the axial direction, to change a width between the moveable sheave and a fixed sheave, a control device that controls driving of the electricity-driven actuator, and an acceleration operation detection unit that detects an operation state of an acceleration operation unit. The control device moves the moveable sheave in the axial direction using the electricity-driven actuator so that a reduction ratio of the continuously variable transmission device is reduced as an amount of operation of the acceleration operation unit is increased at least in a predetermined operation amount range. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345631 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VARIATOR - A method of controlling a variator that requires clamping pressure between a first component and a second component to transfer torque therebetween, such as a continuously variable transmission, includes calculating a theoretical clamping pressure, and multiplying the theoretical clamping pressure by a multiplier to define a commanded clamping pressure. The multiplier includes a value that is variable between a minimum multiplier value and a maximum multiplier value. The value of the multiplier is based on current operating conditions of the variator. The commanded clamping pressure is applied to the first component and the second component to generate friction and transfer torque between the first component and the second component. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345632 | HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A hydraulically actuated continuously variable transmission ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345633 | SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A shift control apparatus for an automatic transmission includes a controller. The controller is configured to control the automatic transmission. The automatic transmission includes a first input shaft, a second input shaft, an output shaft, a first clutch, a second clutch, and gear trains. In a case where a standby shift stage does not lie between a predetermined current shift stage and a target shift stage, the controller controls the first clutch to be disengaged and the second clutch to be engaged, and then controls a synchronizing device among synchronizing devices for the predetermined current shift stage to be disengaged and a synchronizing device among the synchronizing devices for the target shift stage to be engaged during a disengagement of the first clutch, and then controls the second clutch to be disengaged and the first clutch to be engaged. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345634 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR TRANSMISSION - In a transmission comprising a driving force source, an oil pressure source that generates oil pressure lifting a driving force from the driving force source, a first power transmission unit having a first mechanical biasing mechanism, and a second power transmission unit having a second mechanical biasing mechanism, opening/closing unit is provided in an oil passage through which the oil pressure is supplied to the second power transmission unit in order to close the oil passage until the oil pressure supplied to the first power transmission unit reaches or exceeds a predetermined value. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345635 | Friction Element Assembly for a Transmission and Method of Assembly - A friction element assembly for a transmission of a motor vehicle includes a set of plates and friction members. A piston assembly is configured to apply a force to the set of plates and friction members. The friction element assembly also includes a housing with a mounting groove; a pressure plate having first and second edges; and a snap ring positioned in the mounting groove. The snap ring is positioned such that first edge of the pressure plate contacts the snap ring and the second edge of the pressure plate extends across a portion of the snap ring. The snap ring is L-shaped and includes a leg portion that contacts the second edge of the pressure plate when the piston assembly applies a force to the set of plates and friction members. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345636 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for supporting a driver of a motor vehicle in which a quantity of permissible end positions of an in particular manual gear shift of the motor vehicle is determined and a manual gear shift actuation is detected. A target position of the manual gear shift actuation is determined, and a warning is output when the target position does not belong to the quantity of the permissible end positions. A gear shift actuation and gear shift movement of manual gear shift of the motor vehicle may also be determined. The gear shift movement path may include a starting position, an end position and a movement from the starting position into the end position, as a function of the gear shift actuation. The gear shift movement path is displayed in a graphic of a gear shift of the motor vehicle. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345637 | Vehicle Transmission, Method, and Sensor Device for Detecting a Shifting Position of a Vehicle Transmission - A sensor device is provided for detecting a shifting position of a vehicle transmission. The vehicle transmission includes a transmission chamber, in which transmission elements are arranged. The sensor device includes a bar element, which extends from the transmission chamber into a secondary chamber sealed off from the transmission chamber and is arranged such that the bar element can be moved in dependence on the shifting position. The bar element has an interface arranged in the transmission chamber for coupling the bar element to a transmission element positioned in dependence on the shifting position and an accommodating segment arranged in the secondary chamber. The sensor device also has a transducer element, which is attached to the accommodating segment of the bar element. The sensor device also has a detecting device for detecting a position of the transducer element depending on the shifting position or a motion of the transducer element depending on a change in the shifting position. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345638 | MDETHOD OF MAKING A SEAL RING - The invention relates to a method for producing a sealing element, in particular a sealing ring, for sealing a connection of two flanges, of which at least one has a non-plane sealing surface, wherein at a plurality of circumferential positions (UP | 2015-12-03 |
20150345639 | SLIDING SEAL AND SEAL STRUCTURE - A sliding seal seals an annular gap between a first member and a second member to separate a high-pressure side and a low-pressure side from each other, the first member being movable relative to the second member. The sliding seal is provided at an annular attaching groove provided at the second member. The sliding seal includes: a pressure fluid seal configured to slidingly contact a sliding surface of the first member; and a lubricant holding piece provided at the high-pressure side of the pressure fluid seal, a lubricant storage space being formed between the lubricant holding piece and the pressure fluid seal. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345640 | BRUSH SEAL DEVICE - The present invention is to provide a brush seal device capable of following displacement in a radial direction of a rotational shaft appropriately. The brush seal device prevents leakage of process fluid, wear of a brush seal etc., and leakage of process fluid from an outer circumferential side. The brush seal device | 2015-12-03 |
20150345641 | MECHANICAL FACE SEAL - A mechanical face seal and a method of using the mechanical face seal are described. The mechanical face seal includes a plurality of groove sets that are etched into a stationary seal and/or a rotating seal ring. Each of the plurality of groove sets includes feed grooves, collection grooves, distribution grooves, a collector, retention cavities and discharge grooves. The mechanical face seal can be used to reduce the friction that is generated from the stationary seal and the rotating seal ring during operation. Additionally, the groove sets work cooperatively to introduce, circulate and expel lubricant between the seal interface, thereby promoting cooling of the seal. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345642 | THIN FILM COATING ON MECHANICAL FACE SEALS - A seal is disclosed. The seal has a first surface and a second surface disposed in a plane generally parallel to the first surface. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is at least partially coated with a film that includes an adhesion layer, a transition layer, and an amorphous diamond-like (a-DLC) layer. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345643 | Shaft Seal Assembly - An illustrative embodiment of porous media shaft seal assembly may include a stator and a rotor. The rotor may be configured to rotate with a shaft, and the stator may be engaged with a housing. Porous media may be applied and/or engaged with a portion of the stator, and a seal fluid may be communicated to the porous media. A biasing member may be employed to urge a portion of the rotor toward a portion of the stator, and seal fluid exiting the porous media may counteract the force of the biasing member. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345644 | BUTTERFLY VALVE - The present invention is a butterfly valve that has been modified such that it reduces internal losses in the closed position. The modifications according to the invention reduce losses occurring mainly through the shaft of the flap of the butterfly valve. The invention is of special interest in the use of butterfly valves in internal combustion engines for managing exhaust gases for their introduction into the intake by means of an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345645 | VALVE WITH ADJUSTABLE HARD STOP - Embodiments of valves having adjustable hard stops and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The adjustable valve includes a valve body including an inlet and an outlet; a valve member that is moveable between a fully closed position and a fully open position to selectively allow or prevent flow from the inlet to the outlet; and an adjustable hard stop to limit the fully open position of the valve to an adjusted fully open position. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345646 | PLUG VALVE HAVING PRELOADED SEAL SEGMENTS - A plug valve including a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port and a central chamber extending between the inlet port and the outlet port. The valve also includes an inlet seal segment within the central chamber and includes a bore extending therethrough and aligned with the inlet port. An outlet seal segment is disposed within the central chamber having a bore extending therethrough and aligned with the outlet port. A plug member is disposed in the central chamber and is moveable between an open position, to facilitate fluid flow through the plug valve, and a closed position, to block fluid flow through the plug valve. First and second side segments are disposed between and interlocked to the inlet and outlet seal segments to encircle the plug member. The side segments are tensioned to preload the seal segments against the plug member to prevent the flow of fluid between the seal segments and the plug member. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345647 | Valve - A valve having a housing in which three ducts that are connected to each another are arranged, one flap, which is mounted rotatably on a shaft is arranged in each of two ducts, an electric motor which drives a shaft by a gearing system, and a transmission mechanism, which drives the second flap depending on the movement of the first flap. On the shaft of the first flap, a cam disc is arranged, on the circumference of which a lever rests, which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the shaft of the second flap. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345648 | SWITCH FOR AN OPERATING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a switch ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345649 | Combined Control and Flow Sensing Valve - A slim profile rotary control valve capable of independently modulating fluids into a single heat exchanger from two different and distinct systems that utilize the same type of heat transfer fluid. The valve is capable of monitoring both the supply and return fluid temperatures as well as the mass flow to enable the valve controller to optimize system's energy efficiency. It eliminates the use of multiple valves currently used in a conventional changeover system and automated control of valve positioning works much superior to existing valves. The housing and inner cylinder have tapered profiles to enable rotary sealing between the inlet and outlet ports. The housing has flow characterization profiles machined into the outlet ports thus eliminating the need for characterization disks. The rotary valve has a geometry that allows for a no flow dead zone when no heat exchange is so demanded. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345650 | SAFETY VALVE - A safety valve has a valve seat ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345651 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEVERAGE EXTRACTION WITH IMPROVED GAS CYLINDER ACCESS - Devices and methods for extracting a beverage from a container, such as a wine bottle. Beverage can be extracted from a container by inserting a needle through a container closure, such as a cork, delivering pressurized gas into the container via the needle, and dispensing beverage from the container via the needle. A pressure regulator may control a pressure of gas introduced into the container, and a lance used to pierce a pressurized gas cylinder may include a leading face arranged to reliably pierce a cylinder closure. The regulator may include valve features to reduce valve chatter or hammering and provide a more reliable pressure seal. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345652 | LATACHING VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING POSITION SENSING - A latching valve assembly which controls the flow of air and purge vapor between a fuel module and a carbon canister, where a change in an electrical property of the latching valve assembly is used to detect whether the latching valve is in the open position or the closed position. The latching valve assembly of the present invention eliminates the need for a physical switch solution, mechanical or non contact solutions, eliminates complexity of valve hardware requirements, and only adds minor electric components and software to identify the latch position. This system eliminates valve complexity and mechanical connections required for electrical conductivity. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345653 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED VALVES - A controller opens or closes a valve in response to the ambient temperature crossing a threshold value, for example to prevent the continued supply of water to pipes that might have frozen and burst. An output shaft ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345654 | FORCE ACTUATED CONTROL VALVE - The disclosed embodiments include a force actuated modulating control valve such as a direct acting solenoid valve or pilot actuated bellows valve with a knife edge seat so that the metering location on the seat is at the very outer diameter. In one embodiment, a portion of the valve seat outside of the metering edge is removed to substantially the outside diameter to reduce contact with high velocity fluid flow. In certain embodiments, a flow shield may be positioned just outside of the metering edge of the seat to prevent the high velocity fluid from circulating toward parts of the spool assembly. In some embodiments, the flow shield may be fixed to the body of the instrument so all fluid forces are transmitted to the body. Embodiments of the force actuated modulating control valve may be employed in a mass flow controller for controlling fluid flow. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345655 | CAPACITY CONTROL VALVE - A control valve for discharging a liquid refrigerant in a control chamber at the time of start-up of a variable capacity compressor has a movable a center post for increasing the area of a passage for discharging the liquid refrigerant when discharging the liquid refrigerant. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345656 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVING AT LEAST ONE AIRBAG, AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING NON-INTERRUPTED CIRCULATING TURBOMACHINE FLUID FLOW DURING A NON-POSITIVE G-FORCE EVENT - A fluid supply system for providing a turbomachine fluid to a component of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The fluid supply system includes a fluid container, a moveable barrier, and an airbag. The moveable barrier fluidly divides the fluid container into a first portion and a second portion. The moveable barrier is moveable between a flow-permitting position and a flow-restricting position. The turbomachine fluid experiences a circulating flow between the component and the second portion of fluid container when the moveable barrier is in the flow-permitting position. The circulating flow is at least partially impeded by the moveable barrier when the moveable barrier is in the flow-restricting position. The airbag is positioned within the first portion of the fluid container. The airbag is selectively operable to move the moveable barrier from the flow-permitting position to the flow-restricting position. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345657 | ROTARY-TO-LINEAR MOTION ACTUATOR HAVING A HELICAL BEVEL GEAR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A rotary-to-linear motion actuator having helical bevel gear and methods of use thereof are described. The actuator may be utilized with an apparatus for managing a fluid flow passage between one or more input ports and output ports. A pinion gear engages, and during operation turns, a bevel ring gear arranged on a helical path along an external periphery of a sleeve retaining a seat, which forms a fixed orifice. The teeth of the bevel gear are arranged on the helical path at the same pitch as external threads on the sleeve, which in turn, engage internal threads in a thrust tube. The trust tube is engaged with a thrust tube jam nut that locks the thrust tube into position within the valve body. The area of the flow passage is changed by movement of the fixed seat orifice axially with respect to a contoured plug assembly. The threads of the sleeve and the thrust tube resist axial load imparted by the pressure drop across at the fixed orifice. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345658 | TAMPER RESISTANT FITTINGS - Tamper resistant fittings for restricting access to valves, such as refrigerant valves and the like, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a tamper resistant fitting includes a cap having a threaded cavity to engage a valve. The cap can include a tamper resistant feature having one or more engagement features that can be engaged by a tool having a corresponding coupling feature. A sleeve can be coupled to the cap to prevent or at least deter access to the cap and/or to the engagement features. The tool can be used to threadably couple or uncouple the fitting with a valve. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345659 | VALVE FOR ABNORMAL LIQUID - An operating valve includes a valve chamber which is formed in a main body having a passage, a valve body which is housed in the valve chamber and has a passage corresponding to the passage of the main body, a rotary shaft which is detachably connected to the valve body, an operating member which operates a rotation of the rotary shaft, and a bias member which biases the rotary shaft to a position of the valve body. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345660 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE SHOCK IN A SLIT VALVE DOOR - Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to apparatus and methods for sealing a vacuum chamber with a slit valve assembly that in one embodiment includes a housing having side walls and at least one substrate transfer port formed therein, the housing having an interior volume defined by the side walls, a slit valve door disposed within the housing and positionable between an open position clear of the substrate transfer port and a closed position sealing the substrate transfer port, and a bumper assembly disposed on an edge of at least one face of the slit valve door, the bumper assembly comprising a first bumper member made of a first material and a second bumper made of a second material that is different than the first material. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345661 | SHUT-OFF FLAP - A shut-off flap with a flap-shaped shut-off element, which is supported within a housing in such a way that it can swivel around a rotation axis and which contains a flap disk staggered relative to the rotation axis and lateral hubs to hold two drive shafts which are supported in such a way that they can rotate in the housing. In order to make possible an improvement of the throughflow and a reduction of the actuation torque, flow deflection elements are located on the two hubs. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345662 | VACUUM VALVE - A vacuum valve including a closure element ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345663 | Microvalve Device and Manufacturing Method Therefor - A microvalve device and a manufacturing method therefore are disclosed. The microvalve device includes a body, including a first layer ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345664 | ASSEMBLY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GEOTHERMAL CONDUITS ADJACENT A FOUNDATION WALL INSIDE OR OUTSIDE A BUILDING STRUCTURE - An assembly for installing geothermal conduit loops into the ground under an existing foundation, including a support platform including a plurality of beam sections interconnected to form an elongated support beam having a longitudinal axis, the plurality of beam sections including first and second beam sections each defining a respective end of the elongated support beam, each of the first and second beam sections including an attachment flange attached to the respective end of the elongated support beam, each attachment flange defining a flange plane oriented non-perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, each attachment flange configured for detachable securement to a respective one of adjoining walls of the foundation. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345665 | Method of Governing the Elevation, Attitude and Structural Integrity of a Pressure-Containing Vessel in a Body of Liquid - A method for governing the elevation, attitude and structural integrity of a pressure-containing vessel in a body of liquid counterbalances flotation and incompressible ballast mediums against each other in separate serial compartments. Varying the quantity of incompressible ballast medium allows control of the elevation and attitude of the vessel. If the flotation medium is compressible, varying the quantity of flotation medium allows control of the ambient pressure of the vessel. The method facilitates floating and towing and laying of an undersea pipeline on, to and at a deep water site. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345666 | Pipelaying - A method clamps elongate elements in a parallel piggybacked arrangement during subsea laying of the elements. The method has opposed reciprocating jaws for forcing together clamp segments around the elongate elements to assemble a piggybacking clamp that applies clamping forces to the elongate elements. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345667 | GEARED SPACER ASSEMBLY FOR CONDUCTOR BUNDLE - A spacer assembly includes first and second clamping bodies. The first clamping body has a first slot. The first slot has a first set of teeth. The second clamping body has a second slot. The fastener connects the first clamping body to the second clamping body. The fastener has a second set of teeth to engage the first set of teeth such that rotation of the fastener moves the first clamping body relative to the second clamping body. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345668 | CABLE CONTACT WEATHER PROTECTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a cable contact weather protection device for receiving cable contact points, in particular of fiber optic cable contact points, with at least one cable pass-through sealing unit comprising at least two separate sealing modules, which are exchangeable independently from each other and each of which is provided to at least sectionally completely encompass, in at least one usage state, at least one elongate body in a circumferential direction. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345669 | METHOD OF FORMING SEALESS PIPE OF TITANIUM AND/OR TITANIUM ALLOYS - This invention relates to a method of forming sections of seamless titanium or titanium alloy pipe. The method involves providing a substrate for forming pipe and a sleeve of a section of pipe on the substrate. The pipe section has an end from which the substrate projects. The pipe is formed by spraying particles of titanium or titanium alloy generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the substrate to impact a face of the end and to cause particles to bond to and to accumulate on the pipe end to form pipe. The method further involves moving formed pipe longitudinally relative to the substrate to remove formed pipe from the pipe-forming substrate and continuing to spray titanium or titanium alloy particles onto the end face to cause further pipe to form continuously and integrally with the formed pipe. This enables a seamless titanium or titanium alloy pipe to be formed of any desired length. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345670 | A Layered Tube For A Hose Assembly - A layered tube for a hose assembly includes an inner layer that defines a chamber for directing a hydraulic fluid. The inner layer comprises a first fluoropolymer in an amount of from about 80 to about 99 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inner layer. The inner layer also comprises an anti-static additive in an amount of from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inner layer. The layered tube also includes an outer layer surrounding the inner layer. The outer layer comprises a second fluoropolymer in an amount greater than 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer. The second fluoropolymer may be the same as, or different than, the first fluoropolymer. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345671 | Fluid Hose Device - The present invention relates to a fluid hose device ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345672 | THREAD CLAMPING COUPLER DEVICE - A hose coupler is described capable of quick connection and disconnection with only a small amount of rotation required to achieve a fluid-tight seal. A plurality of threaded segments are arranged about a central axis of the coupler into a segment set. Such segments comprise a flexible, elastic material that is capable bending towards or away from the central axis under an applied force but returns to their normal as-manufactured shape upon removal of the applied force. Ease of connection and disconnection without the requirement for substantial force to be applied is one of the salient advantages of the coupler described herein. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345673 | STRUTS AND METHODS UTILIZING A LOCKING COLLAR NUT - Composite tube assemblies comprising a composite tube comprising a variable diameter portion comprising a first frustoconical portion and a second frustoconical portion, wherein a diameter of the composite tube at an interface between the first frustoconical portion and the second frustoconical portion is a maximum diameter value with respect to the first frustoconical portion and is a maximum diameter value with respect to the second frustoconical portion, a locking wedge disposed at least partially around a circumference of the first frustoconical portion, a locking collar nut disposed at least partially around a circumference of the locking wedge; and an end fitting disposed at least partially around a circumference of the second frustoconical portion, wherein the end fitting is coupled to the locking collar nut are disclosed. Methods of manufacture are also disclosed. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345674 | Connector Having A Tubular Inner Surface Barb - A connector including a tubular inner surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a barb inwardly extending from the tubular inner surface into the connector passageway proximate the connector first open end, the barb terminating in a barb tip which disposes away from the connector first open end. The barb tip is configured to engage with a conduit external surface of a conduit inserted into the connector first open end for receipt within the connector passageway. As to particular embodiments, the tubular inner surface and the barb can be formed as a one-piece construct. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345675 | Elastic Seal Element for a Fluid Passage - An elastic seal element seals a fluid passage between a first component and a second component from the surroundings, the fluid passage passing through the seal element. The seal element has a first bead, which provides a sealing line to sealingly contact the first component around the fluid passage. The seal element further has a second bead, which provides a second sealing line to sealingly contact the second component around the fluid passage. The seal element has a tubular shape, a tubular casing extending between the first bead at the first end of the seal element and the second bead at the second end of the seal element, wherein the tubular casing allows a transversal offset of the second bead relative to the first bead to seal the fluid passage by the seal element even when the second component is offset transversely relative to the first component. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345676 | Pipe Fitting - A pipe fitting for the location of at least one pipeline therewith, said fitting includes a body ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345677 | ADAPTERS - The present disclosure provides adapters configured to interconnect a device connector of a medical device and a tube connector, the adapter having a first end with a female Luer connector and a second end having a primary Luer male connector, with a secondary female section. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345678 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE PIPE FITTING - An angled joint for insertion into a pipe system comprising a first conduit having a first elongate axis and being configured to terminate in a planar section that is angled at 45 degrees to the first elongate axis, the planar section including a continuous circumferential first flange that extends outwardly from the first conduit; a second conduit having a second elongate axis and being configured to terminate in a planar section that is angled at 45 degrees to the second elongate axis, the planar section including a continuous circumferential second flange that extends outwardly from the second conduit; a first clasp and second clasp that extends in a semi-annular configuration, and terminating in a male detent on a first end and a female detent on a second end. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345679 | GROOVED-ENDED RESILIENT EXPANSION JOINT FOR RESILIENTLY JOINING TOGETHER A PAIR OF GROOVED-ENDED PIPES - A grooved-ended resilient expansion joint is disclosed. The expansion joint has a resilient expansion member with a central resilient portion and two resilient axially disposed cylindrical ends. Each cylindrical end has a radially outwardly raised distal cylindrical gasket portion with at least one inside shoulder having an inner diameter sized substantially the same as an outer diameter of a pipe to be joined. Each cylindrical end also has a neck portion between the central portion and the gasket portion that is sized to receive a grooved-ended pipe nipple. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345680 | CONNECTION END-PIECE OF A FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR TRANSPORTING FLUID AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An end-piece having: an end vault extending along a central axis; an outer cover fixed to the end vault and defining, with the end vault, a reception chamber for receiving an end section of the armour elements; at least one annular member applied externally to the armour elements of an armour layer, the annular member being al least partially accommodated in the reception chamber between the armour elements and the outer cover. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345681 | UNIVERSAL TAP ADAPTER - A universal tap adapter has a body ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345682 | RELEASABLE CONDUIT CONNECTION DEVICE AND PIPELINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - A connection device for a releasable conduit including an end piece of a first conduit, a ring nut capable of being joined while in use to a locking ring of the releasable conduit, the ring nut being integral with the end piece. According to the disclosure herein, an auxiliary element is movably mounted on the end piece between a retracted position (PR) and an extended position (PS), so as to alter the axial length of the first conduit. The disclosure herein likewise relates to a pipeline for the circulation of a fluid, in particular fuel, including a connection device of this kind. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345683 | Push-to-Connect Fitting Integrated Packing Arrangement, Device and Methods - A push fitting joint packaging arrangement includes embodiments with a pusher locking member having at least one nipple member extending radially into a locking member opening, and a release pusher having a wing extending radially outwardly around the circumference of an inner wall, wherein the inner wall includes at least one access channel and at least one stop channel, wherein the at least one access channel and the at least one stop channel are engageable with the at least one nipple member of the pusher locking member. A push fitting joint packaging arrangement includes separate embodiments with a tamper-resistant release pusher configuration, employing a retaining clip that is slidably engageable with a pusher locking member, and wherein a release pusher is removably or releasably securable to the pusher locking member. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345684 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH FULL INSERTION ASSURANCE CAP WITH SECONDARY LATCHES - A fluid connector assembly includes a connector body receiving a tubular member locked in place by a retainer clap carried on the connector body. An assurance cap mounted over the tubular member is movable to a forward most latched position on the connector body relative to the tubular member only when the tubular member is in the fully inserted, latched position in the connector body. The assurance cap body includes a plurality of alternating primary latch fingers and step fingers respectively engageable with a recess groove in the connector body and a raised surface on the tubular member. Secondary latches can include an inner support ring carried on the assurance cap body having an inner end engageable with a raised surface on the tubular member when the primary latched fingers are engaged with the recessed groove in the connector body. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345685 | MULTI-PART, MANIFOLD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE MANIFOLD - A manifold is provided. The manifold includes: a first body having an outer surface; a second body having an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface of the first body and the first body is micro-welded to the second body; and a groove formed in one or both of the outer and inner surfaces, wherein the first body is dimensioned to fit within the second body so that the outer surface contacts the inner surface and the groove forms a fluid passage located between the first and second bodies, the fluid passage having an inlet and an outlet. Also in some embodiments a method of forming a manifold is provided. The method includes: filling a die with powdered metal having grains; compressing the powdered metal in the die thereby forming a first body; removing the compressed part from the die; contacting the first body to a second body subjecting the bodies to heat; and forming micro-weld between grains of metal between the two bodies. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345686 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A MANHOLE AND PIPES - A method of repairing a manhole is provided. A mastic material capable of curing and hardening as applied to a lower portion of the manhole, including the barrel, bench, and into at least one pipe line extending from the manhole. A resin saturated liner may also be included into a portion of the pipe extending from the manhole. A manhole liner saturated with a resinous material is then positioned in the manhole, and the manhole liner, pipe liner, and mastic material are configured to cure at approximately the same time to form a homogenous, repaired interior of the manhole, including a portion extending into the pipe. The pipe or pipes can then be repaired in a manner such as inverting a liner or bladder into the pipe. In the addition of an end seal at the juncture between the pipe and manhole is also contemplated for further sealing the juncture. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345687 | LINING ELEMENT FOR THE REHABILITIATION OF A PIPELINE - A lining element for the rehabilitation of a pipeline, including a substrate layer made of an expansible resin-absorbing material and a multiple layer system, the multiple layer system being formed from silicone. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345688 | SMART PIPE CONCEPT BASED ON EMBEDDED TAGGANT-SENSOR AND/OR COLOR-ENCODED ELEMENTS TO MONITOR LINER WEAR IN LINED PIPELINES, INCLUDING URETHANE LINED PIPE - Apparatus, including a pipeline, featuring at least one pipe liner or coating configured to line or coat a pipe for receiving a process fluid flow, configured with at least one chemical taggant or tracer, and also configured to respond to the process fluid flow, and provide an indication about a degree of liner or coating wear or a location of wear in the pipe. The apparatus may also include the pipe having the at least one pipe liner or coating configured therein. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345689 | ASEPTIC CONNECTORS FOR BIO-PROCESSING CONTAINERS - Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for installing a sterilized peripheral in a bio-processing vessel or component. One aspect is an aseptic peripheral connection assembly for installing a sterilized peripheral in a bio-processing vessel or component via an aseptic connector affixed to the vessel or component. The aseptic peripheral connection assembly may include a carrier, an applicator, and a removable hermetic sealing tab. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345690 | INSULATION MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A heat insulation material obtained by sintering a raw material comprising: 52 to 93 weight % of alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 100 nm or smaller, 1 to 45 weight % of one or more crystal transition suppression materials selected from silica particles, silica stone, talc, mullite, silicon nitride, silica fume, wollastonite, bentonite, kaolin, sepiolite and mica particles, 0 to 40 weight % of a radiation scattering material, and 1 to 20 weight % of fibers. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345691 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERIC FOAM PIPE INSULATION - An article with at least two extruded thermoplastic polymer foam pieces that fit together to form a length of foam having a generally annular cross section, each piece having a concave surface such that the concave surfaces adjoin to form an internal edge defining a hole within the generally annular cross section; wherein each piece has a density less than 36 kilograms per cubic meter, a product of density times average cell size that is less than 17 millimeters*kilogram per cubic meter, and a thermal conductivity of 35 milliwatts per meter*Kelvin or less. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345692 | ADJUSTABLE CHOCK - An adjustable chock for levelling and anchoring a machine to a foundation. The chock comprises a base element, a centre element and a spherical washer (comprising either a concave or convex surface), each is rotationally symmetric about a centre axis. The centre element is axially translational relative to the base element. The base element or the centre element includes a mating surface (being the other of concave or convex) for receiving the spherical washer. The chock has a centre through hole for receiving an anchor bolt. The base element comprises an hydraulic connection point and a channel for hydraulic fluid. The channel is in connection with a chamber enclosed between surfaces of the centre element and the base element, wherein in use, filling the chamber with hydraulic fluid exerts an axial pressure on the centre element, causing an axial translation of the centre element relative to the base element. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345693 | SERVO ROTARY CARRIER - A servo rotary carrier includes a base, which includes a receiving space formed therein and has a top in which first and second openings that communicate with and between the receiving space and the outside are formed; a rotation unit, which includes a supporting section extending through the first opening of the base and a bearing coupled to the supporting section and having a top to which a first toothed wheel is mounted; a disk, which has a top to which clamping elements are mounted, the first toothed wheel being coupled to a bottom of the disk; and a power transmission unit, which includes a power source and a transmission device coupled to the power source and having a transmission spindle that extends vertically upward through the second opening and includes a second toothed wheel coupled thereto to mate the first toothed wheel. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345694 | MICROPHONE STAND BASE - According to some embodiments a microphone stand base is provided. The microphone stand base may comprise a backer to couple a post and a bottom plate extending from the backer. The backer is coupled to the bottom plate such that the backer is flush with a plurality of edges of the bottom plate. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345695 | AERIAL SAFETY SYSTEM - An apparatus to assist with placing a climbing device and safety tether into a tree or other tall upwardly extending object and then securing the climbing device and safety tether to that object, by use of a gripping ring dimensioned to substantially encircle the object and having gripping members disposed along its inner surface to engage with the object, where the gripping ring has a climbing device attachment component to attach the climbing device, such as a ladder or a rope, to the gripping ring, a safety tether attachment component to attach the safety tether to the gripping ring, and a positioning device attachment component to allow a positioning device, such as a pole, to be used to properly position the gripping ring. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345696 | SPRING FIXING MEMBER AND INK JET RECORDING HEAD - A coil spring fixing member includes: a mount member having an arrangement surface on which an end portion of the coil spring is disposed; a boss provided on the arrangement surface, on which boss the coil spring is fitted; and a protrusion provided at a site on a side surface of the boss, the site being apart from the arrangement surface by at least a wire diameter of the coil spring, wherein the protrusion is engaged with winding of the coil spring disposed between the arrangement surface and the protrusion, and a portion of the boss ranging includes a first region having a first diameter, and a second region which is nearer to the end portion than the first region and has a diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a step intervenes between the first region and the second region. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345697 | FIXING ASSEMBLY OF A WINDOW REGULATOR PULLEY - The assembly allows the fixing of a pulley to a base and comprises a pulley and a support comprising a cylindrical shaft and a connecting element which can be connected to the base. The assembly comprises a support piece with a fixing part with a fixing orifice, and a support part the cylindrical shaft being secured by a second end to the support piece through the fixing orifice, and the support piece being in turn supported by the base through the support part which is designed to rest on the base, so that the cylindrical shaft is supported through its first end joined to the connecting element and its second end through the support piece, and so that the pulley is retained between the base and the support piece. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345698 | ADJUSTABLE MAGNETIC HOLDER FOR A PLURALITY OF WORK IMPLEMENTS - A work implement holder includes a base with a permanent magnet and a first coupling. An elongated, flexible first shaft has a second coupling at one end that releasably mates with the first coupling to secure the first shaft to the base. A third coupling is attached to the second end of the first shaft. An elongated, flexible second shaft has an fifth coupling at one end that releasably mates with the third coupling to secure the second shaft to the first shaft. The opposite end of the second body has a sixth coupling. A work implement has a fourth coupling that releasably mates with the third and sixth couplings to secure the work implement to the first and second shafts, respectively. For example, the work implement can be a mirror, a magnifying glass, a clip, a permanent magnet, or a threaded connector. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345699 | Magnetic Mount for Security Device - A security apparatus includes a body with a socket that includes a first magnetic material, and a mount with a stem that is formed to fit into the socket and includes a second magnetic material. If the stem is inserted into the socket, the body is held in place by magnetic attraction between the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material. The position of the stem in the socket determines an azimuth angle and an elevation angle for the body with respect to the mount. The first and second magnetic materials can be magnets or ferromagnetic materials, such as steel. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345700 | HOLDING ACCESSORY TO ASSIST WITH MANIPULATING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE OF THE TOUCH-SCREEN TABLET TYPE - This holding accessory to assist with manipulating a portable electronic device of the touch-screen tablet type comprises a holding element ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345701 | PUMP HAVING DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - Apparatus and method for supplying lubricant to a plurality of lubrication sites. Embodiments include a pump with venting and non-venting piston return, a pump with stirrer and direct feed mechanism, a pump with CAN system and self-diagnostics, a pump with heated housing and reservoir and a pump with stepper motor and overdrive control. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345702 | Pressure Vessel Boss and Liner Interface - A boss for a pressure vessel has a flange. The flange includes an interior keyway having an inner sidewall and a plurality of bores disposed on the inner sidewall. A pressure vessel includes a main body section and an end section. The end section includes a boss and the boss includes a flange. The flange includes an interior keyway having an inner sidewall and a plurality of bores disposed on the inner sidewall. In another aspect, a pressure vessel includes an outer shell, and inner liner and a boss including a flange with an exterior side and an interior side. The liner is mechanically integrated with the flange via a plurality of anchors, each anchor contacting the flange only on the interior side. A method of forming a pressure vessel includes providing a boss having a flange. The flange has an interior keyway having an inner sidewall and a plurality of bores disposed on the inner sidewall. The method comprises allowing a fluid polymer material to flow into the interior keyway and into the plurality of bores. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345703 | STATION FOR FILLING TANKS WTIH COMPRESSED GAS - Station for filling compressed-gas tanks, comprising a gas distribution terminal comprising at least one pipe one end of which is fitted with a connector to be fluidically connected to a tank, the distribution terminal being fluidically connected to a source of gas via a compressed-gas distribution circuit, the station comprising at least one heat exchanger to cool the gas, the heat exchanger being situated on the distribution circuit, the distribution terminal and the heat exchanger being arranged on a common support, the heat exchanger being arranged underneath the distribution terminal, and the support being able to move between a lowered first position in which the base of the terminal rests at ground level while the heat exchanger is situated in a cavity below ground level, and a raised second position in which the exchanger is raised out of the cavity to ground level or above ground level. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345704 | METHOD FOR FILLING A TANK WITH LIQUEFIED GAS - A method for filling a tank ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345705 | COOLED-HYDROGEN SUPPLY STATION AND HYDROGEN COOLING APPARATUS - A cooled-hydrogen supply station includes: a first coolant passage through which a first coolant circulates; a water-cooled refrigerator unit disposed on a part of the first coolant passage to cool the first coolant; a second coolant passage through which a second coolant flows; a first heat exchanger for cooling the second coolant by the first coolant, between another part of the first coolant passage and a part of the second coolant passage; a hydrogen storage unit; a hydrogen passage for transporting hydrogen stored in the hydrogen storage unit; and a second heat exchanger for cooling the hydrogen by the second coolant, between another part of the second coolant passage and a part of the hydrogen passage. The hydrogen is cooled down to a temperature of −43° C. to −20° C. by the second heat exchanger, and a hydrogen cooling power for cooling hydrogen to −40° C. is between 13.5 kW and 16.5 kW. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345706 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFUELING A COMPRESSED GAS PRESSURE VESSEL USING A THERMALLY COUPLED NOZZLE - A pressure vessel refuelling system enables consistent mass flow rates and reduces the in-tank temperature rise caused by the heat of compression as gas is added to a vessel. The system includes a pressure vessel having a first gas inlet/outlet port and an interior cavity, and a nozzle is in fluid communication with the first gas inlet/outlet port. The nozzle and the pressure vessel are thermally coupled such that Joule-Thomson expansion of a gas flowing through the nozzle cools the interior cavity and contents of the pressure vessel. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345707 | Pressure Vessel Comprising a Heat Exchanger for a Cryogenically Stored Medium - The invention relates to a pressure vessel comprising a heat exchanger for a cryogenically stored medium, especially for use in a motor vehicle, especially for use as a pressure tank for hydrogen. Said pressure vessel includes a cylindrical jacket and rounded-off end faces which are rolled onto the ends of the jacket and which have centrally arranged openings closed by welded-in inserts, at least one first insert having filling and removal devices. The invention is characterized in that the inserts form bearings on which at least one in-tank heat exchanger is mounted. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345708 | VORTEX FILL - Improved methods, systems, and devices for filling fuel tanks, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, are provided. Such methods, systems, and devices enhance heat rejection when the fuel tank is being filled to a temperature lower than that if such methods, systems, and devices were not used. Pressure sensor logic on a fuel station will be less prone to error in gauging the mass of the fuel in the tank, enabling the tank to be filled more accurately and fully. To enhance heat rejection, the fuel tank may be provided with a heat sink to passively facilitate heat transfer from the fuel tank interior to the exterior. Alternatively or in combination, the fuel tank can be provided with a fuel flow channel through which fuel from the fuel tank interior is circulated. The fuel flow channel can be actively cooled with a fan or water cooling system. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345709 | LIQUID SUPPLYING DEVICE AND PHOTORESIST COATING EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides a liquid supplying device and a photoresist coating equipment. The liquid supplying device i A liquid supplying device, comprising: a tank for storing liquid; and a liquid transfer pipe inserted into the tank, and an elastic retractable structure is provided on at least one portion of the liquid transfer pipe, and a pipe end portion of the liquid transfer pipe in the tank is always contacted with and pressed against an inner wall of the tank. In the present invention, the liquid is able to be output continuously, and a problem of the prior art in which the liquid stored in the tank cannot be used sufficiently can be avoided. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345710 | STEAM VALVE DRIVING DEVICE AND STEAM VALVE - The steam valve driving device of this embodiment adjusts a flow rate of steam flowing inside a valve box by varying a distance between a valve seat and a valve element connected to a valve stem in the valve box. The steam valve driving device has an oil cylinder and a spring box. Here, an inlet and an outlet are formed in the spring box. Then, the air from the outside of the spring box is supplied into the spring box from the inlet of the spring box so as to make a pressure in the spring box higher than that of the outside, and is discharged from the outlet of the spring box. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345711 | Surge-Based Flow Isolation System - An exemplary surge-based flow isolation system embodiment comprises a surge detection component, an automated isolation valve and a controller communicatively coupled to both. When the surge detection component senses a substantial change in a monitored variable associated with a fluid in a pipe, a signal is sent to the controller that, in turn, instructs the valve to isolate the flow. It is envisioned that the variable may be, but is not limited to being, flow rate or pressure. Advantageously, a surge-based flow isolation system may be able to shut off a supply pipe, such as a water supply pipe servicing a house, in the event that the pipe ruptures due to a freezing ambient environment. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345712 | LED LINEAR LAMP WITH UP AND DOWN ILLUMINATION - A LED linear lamp that eliminates the cave effect by transmits the majority of its light downwardly in a main illumination direction and a lesser amount of light upwardly in a secondary illumination direction that is in a direction opposite to the main illumination direction. The LED linear lamps of the invention have one or more circuit boards with LEDs positioned thereon. These circuit boards with LEDs are positioned in a light transparent or translucent tube. Down lighting in the main illumination direction is provided by having some LEDs facing downwardly in the primary illumination direction, while up lighting is provided by having some LEDs facing upwardly or by provision of light transmission holes in the circuit board to permit some light leakage upwardly. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345713 | ILLUMINATION LAMP - An illumination lamp includes a lamp base, a lampshade, and electrical contacts. The lamp base is integrally formed of ceramics and has a control circuit and at least one LED element laid on its surface. The lampshade covers each LED element on the lamp base surface. The electrical contacts extend respectively and integrally from two ends of the lamp base. The control circuit is formed on the lamp base surface by high-temperature sintered silver chemically bonded to the ceramics and covers an external portion of each electrical contact such that the electrical contacts are in electrical conduction with the control circuit and the at least one LED element. Heat generated by the at least one LED element can be absorbed by the ceramic lamp base through the silver and dissipate rapidly. The illumination lamp features a simple structure with minimal components, a simplified manufacturing process, and low production costs. | 2015-12-03 |