Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus for holding a flame-yielding device and/or shielding one or more flame yielded thereby includes a sleeve-like body having at least one wall capable of surrounding the flame-yielding device. To hold the flame-yielding device, the at least one wall includes at least one engagement section that is removably slideable over and around the flame-yielding device to grip and hold the flame-yielding device. To shield the flame(s) of the flame-yielding device from extinguishment by air flow during normal operating conditions, the at least one wall includes multiple concave portions extending downwardly from the upper edge thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for fastening together at least first and second container portions and allowing the separation thereof includes at least one adhesive spot disposed upon at least one among the first and second container portions. The at least one adhesive spot is capable of fastening together the first and second container portions. One or more weakened area is located on at least one of the container portions and assists in easing the separation and release of the container portions.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for organizing and/or presenting data includes displaying a graphical representation of categories for data elements, wherein the data elements appear within their respective categories. In some embodiments, search results from a search conducted in a hierarchical data set are graphically presented in the context of at least two categories included in their respective category paths.

Abstract: A structural member includes at least three webs each having first and second sides, and at least three flanges. A flange is disposed along the second side of each web. The webs are arranged so that their first sides are located adjacent to one another and their second sides are spaced apart from one another. At least one web may include a plurality of cut-out portions to form castellations in the structural member.

Abstract: A union assembly useful in a fluid flowstream includes a body portion, a pressure indicating device and a removable cover. The body portion includes a bore, an access opening and pressure indicating device cavity in fluid communication, and a first plurality of threads disposed around the access opening. The removable cover includes a passageway and a second plurality of threads disposed around the passageway. Engagement of the first and second pluralities of threads will secure the removable cover to the body portion for use of the union assembly without any additional mechanism connecting the removable cover with the body portion. When the union assembly is assembled, a cut-out portion on the removable cover is disposed at least partially around the pressure indicating device, whereby the pressure indicating device must be disengaged from the body portion before the removable cover may be disconnected.

Abstract: An apparatus connectable to a supporting structure and capable of holding an elongated member at any among a plurality of differing angular orientations relative to the supporting structure includes a base associated with the supporting structure and a body including a carrier capable of holding the elongated member. A first releasable connector may be associated with the carrier and engageable with the elongated member, preventing removal of the elongated member from the apparatus. The body is engageable at one end with the base and pivotably movable between a plurality of angular positions relative to the base. The body may include two portions that are releasably connectable in any among a plurality of different relative positions, allowing the distance between the carrier and the base to be adjustable.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a hinge assembly of an accessory door, the accessory door moveable between open and closed positions relative to a base and including a first arm, the hinge assembly including a spring, the spring engageable between the base and the first arm, the apparatus including a plate rigidly engageable with the base, the plate including a spring anchor mechanism capable of engaging the spring, and at least one connector capable of connecting the plate and the base, whereby the accessory door is moveable between open and closed positions without interference by the plate or the connector(s).

Abstract: A valve includes a valve body having an upstream bore, a downstream bore, a fluid flow chamber and a valve seat useful for sealing the fluid flow chamber from the downstream bore. The valve also includes a valve stem, a bonnet connected to the valve body and adapted to receive the valve stem therethrough, and a plurality of sealing assemblies operably connected to the valve stem.

Abstract: A method, storage medium and system for routing data messages between a plurality of processes running on a plurality of computers connected to a network, at least one routing process acting as an interface between each application process and other application processes and routing processes, each data message including data and indicating at least one property of the data, including at least one routing process that receives at least one interest message of at least one application process and incorporates information from the interest message into a data structure. Each interest message has information including the identification of at least one property of the type of data messages that the respective application process is interested in receiving.

Abstract: A system capable of removing scale deposits from an interior metallic surface of a conduit includes a mixture including a plurality of substantially spherically shaped solid particles and fluid, a mixture delivery tubing insertable into the conduit, and a nozzle attached to the mixture delivery tubing. The nozzle includes a plurality of nozzle jets and is capable of ejecting the mixture to loosen scale deposits from the interior metallic surface of the conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting and/or disconnecting at least one printed circuit board with at least one socket in a chamber, the printed circuit board being at least partially disposed within the chamber, includes at least one tool engageable with at least one printed circuit board and capable of moving the printed circuit board into or out of connection with at least one socket in the chamber, or both. At least one automated actuator is connected with the at least one tool.

Abstract: An apparatus having at least one environmentally controllable chamber with an opening includes a chamber opening covering having at least one expandable portion that is expandable into the chamber when the covering is in a closed position. A chamber opening covering actuator enables movement of the covering between at least one open position and a closed position relative to the opening. The open position of the chamber opening covering allows at least partial access to the chamber through the opening.