Abstract: A bracket configured to mechanically couple an actuator an accessory component. The bracket may be mounted relative to the accessory component, and the bracket may allow the actuator to be mounted without the use of tools. The bracket may also allow the actuator to be mounted in each of two or more orientations such that the actuator is able to drive the accessory component in each of two directions, depending on the mounting orientation.

Abstract: A method for determining a rate at which solid particles settle from a liquid in a slurry includes (a) mixing the solid particles and the liquid to form the slurry. In addition, the method includes (b) placing the slurry in an inner cavity of a vessel. Further, the method includes (c) measuring a hydrostatic pressure of the slurry at a bottom of the inner cavity over a period of time after (b). The method also includes (d) determining a quantity of the solid particles that settle from the liquid as a function of time over the period of time using the hydrostatic pressure measurements from (c).

Abstract: A bracket configured to mechanically couple an actuator an accessory component. The bracket may be mounted relative to the accessory component, and the bracket may allow the actuator to be mounted without the use of tools. The bracket may also allow the actuator to be mounted in each of two or more orientations such that the actuator is able to drive the accessory component in each of two directions, depending on the mounting orientation.

Abstract: A low profile shaft adaptor for coupling an output drive member of an HVAC actuator with an input drive member of a valve. The shaft adaptor may include a clamp for selectively clamping onto the input drive member of the valve, a drive interface configured to form an interference fit with an output drive member of the HVAC actuator, and a bracket configured to mechanically couple the drive interface and the clamp such that rotational movement of the drive interface by way of the interference fit with the output drive member of the HVAC actuator causes corresponding rotational movement of the clamp and thus the input drive member of the valve.

Abstract: Protective garments and methods for low wet pick-up from hose water, weather, etc. and from perspiration generated by the wearer, to minimize water impact on the insulative properties, minimize weight gain, and effectuate quick drying. For firefighting in particular, the disclosure provides that wet, hot air is driven out of the garment, away from the wearer (rather than in), and water entry is blocked.

Abstract: An HVAC device includes a housing and a conduit tube that defines a lumen into the housing. The conduit tube and/or housing are configured such that rotating the conduit tube relative to the housing changes the direction that an outlet of the conduit tube faces. This may promote easier installation and/or maintenance of the HVAC device in the field, especially in cramped and/or poorly illuminated areas.

Abstract: A collection device (10) comprising a receptacle (20) defining a collection chamber (21) with an entrance opening (22) and an exit opening (23). A door (24) is movable from a closed position whereat it covers the exit opening (23) and unclosed condition whereat it uncovers the exit opening (23). When the door (24) is in its closed position, constituents can be conveyed into the collection chamber (21) through the entrance opening (22. And when the door (24) is in its unclosed position, constituents (11) within the collection chamber (21) can be emptied through the exit opening (23) into a separate container, such as a trash can.

Abstract: A valve actuator assembly that include an actuator and an actuator mounting assembly. The actuator mounting assembly may be secured to a valve shaft without the actuator present, and the actuator may be secured to the actuator mounting assembly later. This can make it easier to mount the actuator mounting assembly, especially in cramped spaces. In some cases, the actuator may be wired where it is convenient, and then moved to the actuator mounting assembly and secured to the mounted actuator mounting assembly, sometimes with a simple snap attachment. In some cases, a button, lever or other mechanism may release the actuator from the actuator mounting assembly for easy removal.

Abstract: An HVAC device includes a housing and a conduit tube that defines a lumen into the housing. The conduit tube and/or housing are configured such that rotating the conduit tube relative to the housing changes the direction that an outlet of the conduit tube faces. This may promote easier installation and/or maintenance of the HVAC device in the field, especially in cramped and/or poorly illuminated areas.

Abstract: A low profile shaft adaptor for coupling an output drive member of an HVAC actuator with an input drive member of a valve. The shaft adaptor may include a clamp for selectively clamping onto the input drive member of the valve, a drive interface configured to form an interference fit with an output drive member of the HVAC actuator, and a bracket configured to mechanically couple the drive interface and the clamp such that rotational movement of the drive interface by way of the interference fit with the output drive member of the HVAC actuator causes corresponding rotational movement of the clamp and thus the input drive member of the valve.

Abstract: A valve actuator assembly that include an actuator and an actuator mounting assembly. The actuator mounting assembly may be secured to a valve shaft without the actuator present, and the actuator may be secured to the actuator mounting assembly later. This can make it easier to mount the actuator mounting assembly, especially in cramped spaces. In some cases, the actuator may be wired where it is convenient, and then moved to the actuator mounting assembly and secured to the mounted actuator mounting assembly, sometimes with a simple snap attachment. In some cases, a button, lever or other mechanism may release the actuator from the actuator mounting assembly for easy removal.

Abstract: Protective garments and methods for low wet pick-up from hose water, weather, etc. and from perspiration generated by the wearer, to minimize water impact on the insulative properties, minimize weight gain, and effectuate quick drying. For firefighting in particular, the disclosure provides that wet, hot air is driven out of the garment, away from the wearer (rather than in), and water entry is blocked.

Abstract: Protective garments and methods for low wet pick-up from hose water, weather, etc. and from perspiration generated by the wearer, to minimize water impact on the insulative properties, minimize weight gain, and effectuate quick drying. For firefighting in particular, the disclosure provides that wet, hot air is driven out of the garment, away from the wearer (rather than in), and water entry is blocked.