Abstract: A medical/surgical lavage unit including internal ribs that extend into a void space of a suction tube attached to the lavage unit

Abstract: A medical/surgical lavage unit that includes a tip assembly with an irrigation tube and a suction tube. The irrigation tube is disposed within and axially offset from the suction tube. The suction tube has a lumen has with a relatively wide cross-sectional length that reduces clogging of waste in the lumen.

Abstract: A medical/surgical lavage unit that includes a tip assembly with an irrigation tube and a suction tube. The irrigation tube is disposed within and axially offset from the suction tube. The suction tube has a lumen has with a relatively wide cross-sectional length that reduces clogging of waste in the lumen.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon adsorption trap for adsorption of evaporated fuel vapors includes a first fuel vapor permeable media retention layer, a second media retention layer positioned in a spaced parallel relationship to the first layer forming a gap therebetween and a hydrocarbon vapor adsorbent media disposed in the gap between the first and second layers for adsorbing evaporated fuel vapors from the intake tract when the engine is not operating. A mounting member is secured to peripheral edge portions of the layers and closes the gap between the layers while providing a means of securing the trap into an air intake tract.

Abstract: The present invention provides an orientation device for enforcing correct orientation of a pleated filter element during installation into a filter support frame or filter housing, for example an automotive air cleaner. The orientation device includes at least one substantially rigid orientation rib positioned and mounted to have a portion of the rib extending between adjacent pleats of the pleated filter when the pleated filter is in an installed position. The orientation rib is positioned and mounted to block against at least a portion of the pleats of the filter element when the filter element is in an incorrect orientation, thereby preventing installation of the filter element.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon adsorption trap for adsorption of evaporated fuel vapors includes a first fuel vapor permeable media retention layer, a second media retention layer positioned in a spaced parallel relationship to the first layer forming a gap therebetween and a hydrocarbon vapor adsorbent media disposed in the gap between the first and second layers for adsorbing evaporated fuel vapors from the intake tract when the engine is not operating. A mounting member is secured to peripheral edge portions of the layers and closes the gap between the layers while providing a means of securing the trap into an air intake tract.

Abstract: A slide lock fastener assembly for removeably fastening a first part to a second part, in which the fastening and unfastening operations include a sliding operation, the fastener assembly having a locking pin, a cylindrical isolation sleeve, and a slider member. A fastened condition is created between the two parts by inserting the slider member between a surface of the first part and a locking pin head of the locking pin. The insertion causes a deformation of a wall portion of the isolation sleeve such that a portion of the wall engages a surface of the second part.

Abstract: A seal arrangement for a secondary air charging system includes a seal sealing a gap between an intake opening of the secondary air charging system and a downstream surface of an air intake filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides an orientation device for enforcing correct orientation of a pleated filter element during installation into a filter support frame or filter housing, for example an automotive air cleaner. The orientation device includes at least one substantially rigid orientation rib positioned and mounted to have a portion of the rib extending between adjacent pleats of the pleated filter when the pleated filter is in an installed position. The orientation rib is positioned and mounted to block against at least a portion of the pleats of the filter element when the filter element is in an incorrect orientation, thereby preventing installation of the filter element.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second hoses, a tubular connector, and a clamp. The tubular connector includes first and second radial projections that are spaced apart along an axial direction of the tubular connector. The tubular connector extends into the first hose, and the first radial projection of the tubular connector engages with the inner surface of the first hose. The tubular connector also extends into the second hose, and the second radial projection of the tubular connector engages with the inner surface of the second hose. The first hose extends into the second hose so that the first and second hoses axially overlap in an area between the first and second radial projections of the tubular connector. The clamp engages the outer surface of the second hose in the axially overlapping area of the first and second hoses to clamp the first and second hoses to the tubular connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second hoses, a tubular connector, and a clamp. The tubular connector includes first and second radial projections that are spaced apart along an axial direction of the tubular connector. The tubular connector extends into the first hose, and the first radial projection of the tubular connector engages with the inner surface of the first hose. The tubular connector also extends into the second hose, and the second radial projection of the tubular connector engages with the inner surface of the second hose. The first hose extends into the second hose so that the first and second hoses axially overlap in an area between the first and second radial projections of the tubular connector. The clamp engages the outer surface of the second hose in the axially overlapping area of the first and second hoses to clamp the first and second hoses to the tubular connector.

Abstract: A slide lock fastener assembly for removeably fastening a first part to a second part, in which the fastening and unfastening operations include a sliding operation, the fastener assembly having a locking pin, a cylindrical isolation sleeve, and a slider member. A fastened condition is created between the two parts by inserting the slider member between a surface of the first part and a locking pin head of the locking pin. The insertion causes a deformation of a wall portion of the isolation sleeve such that a portion of the wall engages a surface of the second part.

Abstract: A seal arrangement for a secondary air charging system includes a seal sealing a gap between an intake opening of the secondary air charging system and a downstream surface of an air intake filter.