Abstract: A quick connector is adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.

Abstract: An assembly, connector and method is disclosed for making a fluid connection between a vessel wall and a fluid tube. The assembly includes a male connector having a cylindrical body and an internal fluid passage through the male connector between a head portion located at an upper end of the male connector and a base portion on a lower end of the male connector. An aperture is formed on the vessel wall and at least first and second recesses are formed along an edge of the aperture. The base portion has at least first and second locking members located in a spaced relation to the other on opposite sides of the base portion and a sealing flange extends circumferentially about the base portion. The base portion is arranged to be installed in the aperture with each locking member accepted within a respective recess. Rotation of the male connector causes the locking members to rotate within the aperture and seal the sealing flange against the wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-layer tube comprising a thermoplastic elastomer vulcanizate inner layer, a polyolefin or polyamide intermediate layer and a foamed thermoplastic elastomeric outer layer. The intermediate layer may comprise multiple layers selected from polyolefins, adhesive, polyamides and or thermoplastic vulcanizates. The other layers may also be foamed insulative materials. An adhesive layer may be present depending upon the properties of the selected materials. One or more layers within the multi-layer tube may be foamed.

Abstract: An assembly of a thermal probe and a probe fitting arranged to measure the temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a passage of the probe fitting. The assembly comprises a temperature sensing assembly that produces a resistance which varies with the temperature. A connector assembly that is connected to the temperature sensing assembly that transmits the resistance to external circuitry. A non-metallic housing includes a sensor portion incasing the temperature sensing assembly and a connector portion housing the connector assembly. A probe receptacle attached to the probe fitting is arranged to receive the sensor portion of the thermal probe, positioning the temperature sensing assembly in the passage to sense the temperature of the fluid medium flowing in the passage.

Abstract: A coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube is provided comprising: a single or double walled tubing formed into a circular cross-sectional profile; at least one intermediate layer primer layer applied over said tubing: and an outer layer comprising a polyamide incorporating an immiscible additive. The immiscible additive is selected from Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) silicones, UHMW polyethylene (UHMW-PE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A system for sensing a physical property of a fluid flowing inside a composite hose includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader arranged to transmit radio frequency signals. An RFID tag receives the radio frequency signals and exchanges the received radio frequency to electrical energy powering the RFID tag. An included sensor electrically connected to the RFID tag receives the electrical energy from the RFID tag and powers the sensor to obtain measurement data of at least one physical property of the fluid and transmit the measurement data to the RFID tag. The RFID tag transmits the measurement data to the RFID reader using the radio frequency.

Abstract: A fluid connector and method for measuring an operating parameter of a fluid conduit is disclosed. The fluid conduit includes a conduit wall enclosing a fluid channel wherein a fluid flows through the fluid channel from a first opening to a second opening. At least one sensor element is embedded within the conduit wall along the direction of the fluid channel between the first opening and the second opening that is used to measure the operating parameter.

Abstract: An assembly, connector and method is disclosed for making a fluid connection between a vessel wall and a fluid tube. The assembly includes a male connector having a cylindrical body and an internal fluid passage through the male connector between a head portion located at an upper end of the male connector and a base portion on a lower end of the male connector. An aperture is formed on the vessel wall and at least first and second recesses are formed along an edge of the aperture. The base portion has at least first and second locking members located in a spaced relation to the other on opposite sides of the base portion and a sealing flange extends circumferentially about the base portion. The base portion is arranged to be installed in the aperture with each locking member accepted within a respective recess. Rotation of the male connector causes the locking members to rotate within the aperture and seal the sealing flange against the wall.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A wireless communication device communicatively connected to the printed electronic material is configured to wirelessly transmit the operating parameter to a mobile device.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid conduit that incorporates electronic sensors printed on a flexible substrate that is attached to an exterior wall of the fluid conduit. The sensors are configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit and to provide output signals representing the sensed operating parameter. An electrical conductor is deposited on the exterior wall of the fluid conduit for communicating the output signals.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A wireless communication device communicatively connected to the printed electronic material is configured to wirelessly transmit the operating parameter to a mobile device.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid conduit that incorporates electronic sensors printed on a flexible substrate that is attached to an exterior wall of the fluid conduit. The sensors are configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit and to provide output signals representing the sensed operating parameter. An electrical conductor is deposited on the exterior wall of the fluid conduit for communicating the output signals.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A two-way communication device communicatively connected to the printed electronic material is configured to wirelessly transmit the operating parameter to a mobile device.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A two-way communication device communicatively connected to the printed electronic material is configured to wirelessly transmit the operating parameter to a mobile device.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid conduit that incorporates electronic sensors printed on a flexible substrate and attached to an exterior wall of the fluid conduit. The sensors are configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A protective layer is arranged to be deposited over the substrate and over at least selected portions of the electronic material.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit. The sensors configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A protective layer is arranged to be deposited over at least selected portions of the printed electronic material.

Abstract: A rotor for a brushless motor is resistant to degradation in alternative fuels and has desirable magnetic properties. A stator for a brushless DC motor includes coils wound both clockwise and counterclockwise around teeth of a back iron. Pairs of the coils are electrically connected in parallel.

Abstract: A rotor for a brushless motor is resistant to degradation in alternative fuels and has desirable magnetic properties. A stator for a brushless DC motor includes coils wound both clockwise and counterclockwise around teeth of a back iron. Pairs of the coils are electrically connected in parallel.