Abstract: A cam assembly includes a first arcuate segment having a first extension, a second arcuate segment having a second extension. The first and second arcuate segments are coupled together for movement with respect to one another. An elongated member includes a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally coupled to the second extension. The first extension member includes a raised surface portion that extends away from the first arcuate segment and extends away from the second extension. A cam member pivotally secured to the elongated member proximate the second end, the cam member contacting both the portion of the first arcuate segment and a portion of the raised surface portion of the first extension as the cam is rotated from a closed to open position.

Abstract: An inspection system for a heat exchanger having a vision system to obtain an image of an inner surface of the at least one tube.

Abstract: An inspection system for a heat exchanger having a vision system to obtain an image of an inner surface of the at least one tube.

Abstract: An inspection system for a heat exchanger having a vision system to obtain an image of an inner surface of the at least one tube.

Abstract: A cam assembly includes a first arcuate segment having a first extension, a second arcuate segment having a second extension. The first and second arcuate segments are coupled together for movement with respect to one another. An elongated member includes a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally coupled to the second extension. The first extension member includes a raised surface portion that extends away from the first arcuate segment and extends away from the second extension. A cam member pivotally secured to the elongated member proximate the second end, the cam member contacting both the portion of the first arcuate segment and a portion of the raised surface portion of the first extension as the cam is rotated from a closed to open position.

Abstract: An inspection system for a heat exchanger having a vision system to obtain an image of an inner surface of the at least one tube.

Abstract: A cam clamp assembly for a sanitary fitting includes a first arcuate segment having a first extension with a slot. A second arcuate segment has a second extension, and the first and second segments are pivotally coupled together for movement about a first axis. An elongated member is pivotally coupled to the second extension for movement of the elongated member about a second axis so that the elongated member is receivable within the slot, the second axis being parallel to the first axis. An offset cam member is pivotally mounted to the elongated member for movement about a third axis, parallel to the first and second axes. A handle rotates the cam member between an open and closed position, and defines a cam travel stop that provides a tactile indication that a predefined compression of the fitting has been obtained when the cam member has been rotated to the closed position.

Abstract: A cam clamp assembly for a sanitary fitting includes a first arcuate segment having a first extension with a slot. A second arcuate segment has a second extension, and the first and second segments are pivotally coupled together for movement about a first axis. An elongated member is pivotally coupled to the second extension for movement of the elongated member about a second axis so that the elongated member is receivable within the slot, the second axis being parallel to the first axis. An offset cam member is pivotally mounted to the elongated member for movement about a third axis, parallel to the first and second axes. A handle rotates the cam member between an open and closed position, and defines a cam travel stop that provides a tactile indication that a predefined compression of the fitting has been obtained when the cam member has been rotated to the closed position.

Abstract: A vacuum tank for removing air from a food product includes an inner sleeve forming a first and second region in the tank. Air is removed from the food product as the food product moves from the first region to the second region of the tank.

Abstract: An RTD connector seal to couple and seal an RTD device to an RTD cable. The RTD connector seal includes a tubular sleeve defining an groove in an interior surface proximate each end of the sleeve. The RTD connector seal includes a pair of end plugs, each end plug defining a first channel configured to receive an O-ring and a second channel configured to receive stacked O-rings, with one O-ring aligned with the groove in the sleeve, each end plug defining a through hole configured to receive one of the RTD device and RTD cable. The RTD connector seal includes a terminal plate coupled to each end plug and configured to slidingly engage the interior surface of the sleeve. The RTD connector seal includes a terminal block mounted on the terminal plate, wherein the RTD device is coupled to the RTD cable on the terminal block sealed within the sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus for aseptic processing of a viscous food product includes a product tank configured to hold the viscous food product. A first pump is configured to pump the viscous food product from the product tank through a heat exchanger at a given rate. A cleaning station including a cleaning pump configured to pump a flushing fluid through the product tank. A second pump is configured to pump a flushing fluid through the heat exchanger at the same rate as the first pump, while the cleaning pump is pumping the flushing fluid through the product tank and first pump.

Abstract: A bow includes a riser and a pair of limbs attached to the support member and riser with a reed assembly including a string strip. The limbs are attached to rear of the riser. The bow may also include a string guide attached to the support member or support portion of the riser.

Abstract: A bow including a riser, a support member mounted on each end of the riser, and a pair of limbs. Each limb is operatively connected to the riser and support member with a reed assembly including a spring strip.

Abstract: An aseptic or sanitary pipe or tube fitting including a first ferrule having an outer radial surface, a counterbore and an inner annular surface, and a second ferrule having an inner radial surface, an outer radial surface and an outer annular surface matingly engaging the inner annular surface and inner radial surface of the first ferrule, a recess in the outer radial surface and an O-ring forced into the recess by the inner radial surface of the first ferrule.

Abstract: A throttle control device mounted in a position to engage a hand grip on one end of the handlebar, the device including a tubular housing mounted on one end of the handlebar, a bearing sleeve rotatably mounted on the tubular housing, a cap rotatably mounted on the bearing sleeve, a ramp plate mounted on the housing, a number of rods connecting the ramp plate to the housing, and a number of balls mounted on the inside of the cap in alignment with the ramp plate whereby the bearing sleeve is moved into engagement with the hand grip on rotation of the cap.

Abstract: A sequential bow including a hand held riser having a limb pivotally mounted on each end of the riser. Each limb includes an inner section, an intermediate section and an outer section of different degrees of flexibility. A support member is mounted on each end of the risers in a position to engage the intermediate section of each of the limbs. A bowstring is attached to the ends of each of the limbs so that the outer section of the limbs will be drawn together rearwardly of the support members to form a recurve in the inner section of the limb.

Abstract: A float control assembly for controlling the flow rate through the discharge duct of a steam infusion apparatus, the assembly including a hollow torus shaped float mounted in the discharge duct a portion of the float projecting above level of fluid in the discharge duct, a magnet mounted in said float, a set of proximity switches mounted on the discharge duct to monitor the position of the magnet in the discharge duct, and a fluid control system response to the position of the float for controlling the rate of flow of fluid through the duct.

Abstract: A diaphragm control valve including a casing having an opening in one side, a cylindrical pipe mounted in a coaxial relation to the casing and having a flange forming a valve seat at one end, a flexible diaphragm symmetrically mounted in the casing in a spaced relation to the valve seat, and a cover mounted on one end of the casing forming a pressure chamber on one side of the diaphragm. The chamber is pressurized to move the diaphragm toward the valve seat to control the flow of fluid across the valve seat. A number of ports or slots are provided in the valve seat to relieve pressure buildup on the valve seat.

Abstract: A metallic seal ring assembly including a U-shaped ring having a bight section and a pair of legs, a flange on the end of each of the legs, each flange including a radial surface and an annular surface, the distance between the radial surfaces being greater than the width of the bight section of the ring and a resilient sealing material filling the space between the legs of the ring.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for securing a hairpin type heat exchanger to a frame having cross members, the heater exchangers including an upper leg supported on the cross members and the lower leg supported on the upper leg by the hanger assembly, the hanger assembly including a U-shaped rod mounted on the upper leg and a plate supported by the U-shaped rod under the lower leg, the U-shaped rod including a notch to form an end section at each end of the rod, the end sections being bent at the notches to hold the plate in engagement with the lower leg.