Abstract: A vibration isolation engine mount system and method for ducted fan aircraft, such as ducted fan vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, includes an engine for driving the ducted fan. The system includes an engine support structure for supporting the engine within the ducted fan. A rotor of the ducted fan is coupled to an engine shaft of the engine via a rotor hub. The system includes a plurality of vibration isolators configured to mount the engine to the engine support structure. Each of the plurality of vibration isolators is substantially concentrically oriented along a surface of a sphere. A center of the sphere is located at a center of the rotor hub.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a lean burn internal combustion engine comprises a particulate filter (CSF), a first NOx absorbent (NOx(1)) disposed upstream of the filter and a second NOx absorbent (NOx(2)) disposed downstream of the filter.

Abstract: A method and system for more safely operating a diesel engine in a methane-rich environment, such as a mine. The method includes providing a diesel engine having an air intake, a combustion chamber, and an exhaust. Methane-rich air is introduced into the engine through the air intake and mixed with diesel fuel, which is combusted. The exhaust gases are introduced into a converter comprising a bed of silica. The converter generates highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that are attracted to the combustion temperature at the cylinders. The hydroxyl radicals form supercritical water in the cylinders, and eliminate soot formation, increases engine efficiency, and reduce top combustion temperature. The disclosed methods and systems significantly reduce pollutants and the risk of explosions within or near the diesel engine. The methods and systems also result in single phase emissions, whether or not operated in a methane-rich environment.

Abstract: A method and system for selective catalytic reduction of NOx emitted by a vehicle engine combines hydrogen from an on-board hydrogen storage unit with engine exhaust gas and then contacts the combined hydrogen and exhaust gas with a NOx catalyst. The on-board hydrogen storage unit is additionally used as at least one of a fuel for the engine and a source of chemical potential energy for charging an auxiliary power unit.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a mobile combustion engine includes at least one exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe has at least one catalytically active reaction chamber, inside which long-chain hydrocarbons contained in the exhaust gas are cracked. A method for operating such an exhaust system is also provided.

Abstract: There is described a method of controlling air intake flow of an internal combustion engine (1), the method including the steps of calculating a reference airflow (AREF) as the sum of a feed-forward contribution (AFF), calculated as a function of the reference air/fuel ratio ((A/F)REF) to be obtained in the combustion chamber, and a feed-back contribution (AFB), calculated as a function of the oxygen concentration (% O2) of the exhaust gas; and closed-loop controlling the air intake flow of the engine so that it equals the reference airflow (AREF).

Abstract: This system, in which the engine is associated with a turbocharger and with a feed device adapted to implement first and second regeneration strategies depending on different engine operation control parameters to obtain different temperatures in the exhaust line, acquires the temperature in the line, compares it with a safety threshold for the turbocharger turbine so that if the threshold is exceeded while applying the second strategy, the feed device is controlled so that one of the engine operation control parameters is regulated to reduce the temperature, and if it does not drop back below the threshold at the end of a first time period, the feed device is controlled to switch over to the first strategy, and if it still does not drop back below the threshold at the end of a second time period, the feed device is controlled to stop the regeneration strategy.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purification apparatus of an engine having a reduction catalytic converter arranged in an engine exhaust gas system, for reducing and purifying nitrogen oxide by a liquid reducing agent, a reducing agent supply device controlling a flow rate of a liquid reducing agent that is supplied to the reduction catalytic converter, depending on engine operating conditions, an injection nozzle secured to the exhaust system via a flange, for injection-supplying the liquid reducing agent into exhaust gas at a position upstream of the reduction catalytic converter, and piping providing a fluid communication between the reducing agent supply device and the injection nozzle. The piping is constructed of a material made of ceramics, or water repellency treatment is applied to the inner wall of at least one of the injection nozzle and the piping.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for injecting fuel into a diesel engine exhaust pipe that prevents injected fuel from adhering to an exhaust pipe inner wall, adequately reduces and regenerates an exhaust gas purification catalyst, and remarkably increases fuel efficiency. This system includes a plurality of fuel injection nozzles, which are positioned in an exhaust pipe 10 of a diesel engine 1, injects fuel from the fuel injection nozzles, and reduces and regenerates the exhaust gas purification catalyst 11 that is installed in the exhaust pipe. The fuel injection nozzles are positioned so that injection axis lines 20a intersect with each other. It is preferred that the fuel injection nozzles be arranged in a circumferential direction of the exhaust pipe and positioned at substantially equal spacing intervals, and that the injection axis lines intersect at substantially one point. It is also preferred that the fuel injection nozzles be holed or slit fuel injection nozzles having one or two injection holes.

Abstract: A method of activating regeneration of a nitric oxide adsorber (8) for treating exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine (1) of a vehicle, the method including the steps of determining the fill level (FILL) of the nitric oxide adsorber (8); monitoring the running conditions of the vehicle and/or the operating conditions of the engine (1); and activating regeneration of the nitric oxide adsorber (8) when the fill level (FILL) of the nitric oxide adsorber (8) exceeds a maximum fill level (FILLMAX), and the running conditions of the vehicle and/or the operating conditions of the engine (1) are favourable to regeneration.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system including a source (11) of fluid having a pressure responsive means (15) and an actuator. A main control valve (21) has ports (27, 29) communicating with the actuator ports by means of first (41) and second (43) conduits, and means to generate a load pressure (45). A pressure spike suppression valve (51) has ports connected across the conduits, the valve including a spool (65) moveable between a first position blocking communication between the ports, and a second position permitting communication. The valve (51) defines a spring chamber (67) including a spring (69) biasing the spool toward the first position. The valve defines a load signal passage (83) to communicate the load pressure to a chamber also to bias the spool toward the first position. The valve defines a pressure chamber (81) in communication with the source, fluid pressure therein biasing the spool toward the second position.

Abstract: A valve has a valve body with first and second intake passages, first and second supply passages and a reservoir return passage defined therein. A shuttle member is movable within the valve body between a first flow position and a second flow position. In the first flow position, the shuttle member defines a first fluid flow path between the first intake passage and the first supply passage and a second fluid flow path between the second supply passage and the reservoir return passage. In the second flow position, the shuttle member defines a third fluid flow path between the second intake passage and the second supply passage and a fourth fluid flow path between the first supply passage and the reservoir return passage. The valve is useful in a bi-directional hydraulic power system having at least one hydraulic component, a reservoir for hydraulic fluid, and a bi-directional pump.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a work tool on a work machine are provided. The work machine may have first and second actuators, each actuator being operable in a vibratory mode and a non-vibratory mode, and each actuator being coupled to the work tool for changing the position of the work tool. The method may include simultaneously (i) operating the first actuator in a vibratory mode, (ii) operating the second actuator in a vibratory mode, and (iii) receiving a command to change the position of the work tool. The method may further include operating the first actuator in a non-vibratory mode to change the position of the work tool while operating the second actuator in a vibratory mode to vibrate the work tool, in response to receiving the command.

Abstract: A reciprocating gas compressor is described operating according to an extended cycle of 4,6 or more strokes, wherein the first two strokes are sequential induction and compression strokes using a low pressure gas as working fluid and compressing it to a high pressure gas, and the remaining strokes are pairs of sequential filling and emptying strokes using more of the low pressure gas as heat transfer fluid for transferring heat from inside the gas compressor to outside the gas compressor. The gas compressor also contains an in-cylinder heat regenerator for absorbing heat from the compressed gas and releasing heat to the heat transfer fluid thus achieving near-isothermal compression. Using parallel principles, a reciprocating gas expander is also described for achieving near-isothermal expansion.

Abstract: A cooling air flow regulating device for controlling the flow of cooling air to an air bearing may comprise a housing with a piston and a spring disposed within. When the pressure of the cooling air is high, the piston is forced out of the path of the cooling air and into an open position. As the pressure of the cooling air decreases, the spring forces the piston back into the path of the cooling air, effectively blocking the flow of cooling air to the air bearing. The cooling air flow regulating device of the present invention may be useful for controlling the cooling of air bearings in turbochargers of turbocharged engine, where at low engine speed, cooling air is not required for air bearings. Methods for using the cooling air flow regulating device of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: A system for recirculation of cooled exhaust gas from a vehicle internal combustion engine includes an internal combustion engine (2) having an intake system (6) and an exhaust gas system (3), an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) line (10) that contains an exhaust gas cooler (12), an exhaust gas turbine (4) arranged in the exhaust gas system, (3) and a charge air compressor (7) and a charge air cooler (8) arranged in the intake system (6). The exhaust gas stream is extracted at the low pressure side (9) of the exhaust gas turbine (4). An exhaust gas compressor (13) is arranged in the EGR line (10), and the recirculated exhaust gas stream can be fed to the intake system downstream of the charge air cooler (8).

Abstract: An opening of a waste gate vale is adjusted to control an actual supercharging pressure of intake air. Abnormality in a changing characteristic of the actual supercharging pressure relative to a change in a TCV control duty value can be detected. When an engine is in a steady operation condition, the TCV control duty value is forcibly changed repeatedly by a predetermined amount from 0% to 100%. A deviation between a target supercharging pressure corresponding to the TCV control duty value and an actual supercharging pressure is calculated each time the TCV control duty value is changed by the predetermined amount. This deviation is compared with an abnormality determination value to determine presence/absence of the abnormality in the changing characteristic of the actual supercharging pressure relative to the change in the TCV control duty value.

Abstract: To provide a carbon dioxide recovery system capable of suppressing reduction in turbine output at the time of regenerating an absorption liquid with carbon dioxide absorbed therein, a power generation system using the carbon dioxide recovery system, and a method for these systems.

Abstract: A heat control system of reheating steam of a power plant, in which method the reheating steam (S3) is superheated in a reheater in a first reheating stage and a second reheating stage. The steam (S6) superheated in the first reheating stage is directed via a heat exchanger (22) to the second reheating stage, and the temperature of the steam decreases in the heat exchanger. In addition, the invention relates to a heat control system and a power plant.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system has a plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. A storage device is coupled to at least a portion of the wind turbine stations. At least a first compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress air. At least one expander is configured to release compressed air from the storage device. A generator is configured to convert compressed air energy into electrical energy. The system has a top-of-tower power to weight ratio greater than 1 megawatt/10 tons excluding the blades and rotor.

Abstract: A method for determining a lean blow out condition for a combustor. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes determining acoustical frequency data for the combustor, determining a combustor flame temperature based on the acoustical frequency data, determining an existing fuel/air ratio in the combustor based on the combustor flame temperature, and comparing the existing fuel/ratio to a lean blow out fuel/air ratio. A lean blow out condition for the combustor is indicated when the existing fuel/air ratio is about equal to the lean blow out fuel/air ratio.

Abstract: When CFG's are supplied to a gas tank 2, the fluctuation ratio of the gas calories of the CFG's is restrained by supplying the CFG's different time delays and mixing them. When the CFG's are mixed with BFG in a gas mixer 3, the gas flow rate of the BFG is controlled by feedback control based on the gas calories of a mixed gas, thereby controlling the gas calories of the mixed gas to be specific.

Abstract: The present subject matter overcomes the deficiencies in the prior art by introducing or generating charged particles in an air stream and manipulating the air stream with magnetic fields operating on the charged particles. Embodiments of the present subject mater compress the air stream by accelerating charged particles with a moving magnetic field, where the magnetic field has a velocity perpendicular to its flux lines. The increased velocity of the charged particles increases the statistical mean particle velocity and thereby increases the pressure in the air stream. The compressed air stream is then heated and expanded through a second magnetic field. The expansion of the air stream substantially increases the velocity of the air stream and the charged particles therein. The interaction of the high velocity charged particles and the magnetic field imparts a force perpendicular to the flux lines, this force powers the movement of the magnetic field and can also be extracted in the form of mechanical work.

Abstract: A method of operating a gas turbine power plant comprising of a first gas turbine group, consisting of a compressor and a turbine which are connected mechanically with one another, and a second gas turbine group, including a combustion device, which is placed in the gas flow stream between the first group's compressor and turbine, whereby the second gas turbine group consists of a compressor, a fuel injection device, a combustion chamber and a turbine, whereby the second gas turbine group's compressor and turbine are mechanically coupled to one another and at least one of the gas turbine groups having a device for the extraction of work, whereby the fact that a first flow of water and/or steam is heated with heat from the flue gas from the first group's turbine, that further amounts of water and/or steam are heated with heat from a gas stream that is compressed by the first group's compressor, and the produced water and/or steam is injected into the gas stream in such amounts that at least 60% of the oxygen c

Abstract: A power plant comprises an air-breathing combustion engine having an air inlet and an inflow duct arranged upstream of the air inlet, as well as an atomization device arranged in the inflow duct. In a method for operating this power plant, a liquid is injected into the inflow duct in the atomization device. During the injection, at least the temperature of the atomization liquid which is to be injected upstream of the atomization device or the temperature in the inflow duct downstream of the atomization device is measured. One of these measured temperatures is used as control variable for control of the temperature of the atomization liquid.

Abstract: A lean direct injection fuel nozzle for a gas turbine is disclosed which includes a radially outer main fuel delivery system including a main inner air swirler defined in part by a main inner air passage having a radially inner wall with a diverging downstream surface, an intermediate air swirler radially inward of the main inner air swirler for providing a cooling air flow along the downstream surface of the radially inner wall of the main inner air passage, and a radially inner pilot fuel delivery system radially inward of the intermediate air swirler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production method and to an assembly for a gas turbine system having a low output, which can be used as a shaft output gas turbine, a hot gas generator or as an air supplier. The aim of the invention is to provide a method with which small gas turbines can be produced with the most cost-effective components. The novel method is characterized in that at least one exhaust gas turboblower (1) of internal combustion engines, and air heaters (11, 12) that are manufactured or adapted with regard to the output parameters of the exhaust gas turboblower are joined to additional subassemblies, which are also adapted to said exhaust gas turboblower, in order to form a gas turbine. The outlet of the compressor (5) of the exhaust gas turboblower (1) is connected to the gas producer i.e. to the combustion chamber (12).

Abstract: Provided is an accessory gearbox for a gas turbine engine that contributes minimally to engine weight and complexity. An accessory gearbox comprises a stationary frame that is circumferentially disposed about a central longitudinal axis of the engine. The frame includes a forward-directed axial face and a rearward-directed axial face for fastening the frame to the engine. A central bore accepts a rotational driving means and an outermost rim circumscribes the outer diameter of the frame. A compartment is located between the bore and the rim. At least one primary accessory is mounted to a face and proximate the compartment, remotely engaging the driving means and able to be driven concurrently therewith.

Abstract: A water cooler (10) comprises an internal tank (400) that is normally connected to an inverted reservoir (200) and to a delivery spout (122). A cup shaped filter (300) is placed in the water passage (138, 152, 402) leading from the reservoir to the tank. The filter contains filtration material. It also has microscopic openings (323) in its cover and base (306) through which water passes into and out of a filter cup.

Abstract: A temperature regulation device for a fluid-containing receptacle and use thereof. The device preferably includes a temperature regulation means for maintaining the fluidic contents of the receptacle at a desired temperature (e.g., a relatively lower temperature, a relatively higher temperature, etc.) and an insulation means for retarding heat loss from the receptacle. In a preferred embodiment, the temperature regulation means is provided as a thermoelectric module.

Abstract: A wireless mobile hand-held secure system for controlling and monitoring ice making machines which is preferably comprised of a single hand-held master selector device that transmits up to eight discrete bits of data to, and receives up to eight discrete bits of data from, one of numerous remote devices using secure data encoded on an RF signal, and a remote device installed in the ice making machine. The remote device electrically detects the operating status of up to eight designated functions of the ice making machine and when requested, transmits the status of said functions to the hand-held master selector device using secure data encoded on an RF signal, and decodes the secure data received from the hand-held master selector device and electrically controls up to eight designated functions of the ice making machine based on the operator supplied input to the wireless mobile hand-held master selector device.

Abstract: A method of conditioning air in a vehicle load space.

Abstract: A refrigerator including a plurality of storage chambers, a valve including at least one inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports to supply refrigerant to the storage chambers, respectively, and a control unit to control the valve such that only one of the outlet ports is constantly opened when the refrigerant is supplied to at least two of the storage chambers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simplified air conditioning system (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a flow channel (4) for an air stream (2) to be conditioned. According to the invention, said system is provided with a circuit (8) which can be operated in a cooling mode or in a heating mode and is used to circulate a fluid (F) for conditioning the air stream (2). In the heating mode, the circuit comprises an compressor (26), a heat exchanger (24), and an intermediate reservoir (28), and is controlled in such a way that the suction pressure of the compressor (26) at least partially exceeds a saturated vapour pressure in the circuit, caused by the ambient temperature.

Abstract: An HVAC system for a motorized vehicle or vessel is provided that includes a variable-speed compressor, a variable-speed condenser fan and a variable-speed evaporator fan. The HVAC system further includes a DC-power system for supplying DC power to the variable-speed compressor, the variable-speed condenser fan and the variable-speed evaporator fan regardless if the mobile unit's engine is operating or not operating. A controller and an operator interface are also provided for controlling the operation of the HVAC system.

Abstract: There is provided a cooling apparatus which can improve a cooling efficiency while preventing an abnormal increase in pressure of a high side. The cooling apparatus comprises: a refrigerant circuit which uses carbon dioxide as a refrigerant; a control device which controls a speed of rotation of the compressor between predetermined lowest and highest speeds; and a cooled state sensor which detects a cooled state in a refrigerator main body to be cooled by an evaporator included in the refrigerant circuit. The control device increases a highest speed of rotation of the compressor if a temperature in the chamber of the refrigerator main body detected by the cooled state sensor is low.

Abstract: In an air conditioner, the air conditioner includes a casing having an indoor space region and an outdoor space region; an indoor unit installed in the indoor space region, sucking air and cooling the sucked air through a first heat exchanger, an outdoor unit installed in the outdoor space region, sucking air and releasing heat of the air to the outside through a second heat exchanger; and a turbo fan installed in the outdoor space region for generating air flows so as to flow air to the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: Disclosed are self-cooling pouches useful as containers for beverages and other liquids. Such pouches comprise a porous matrix as an element of the pouch body to effect the cooling of the pouch and a liquid contained therein by pervaporation of the liquid.

Abstract: An ice dispenser and a refrigerator having the ice dispenser. The ice dispenser includes a spiral conveying unit to convey the ice cubes to the outlet of the ice bucket while rotating, and a rotating blade unit rotatably equipped at the other side within the ice bucket to fluctuate the ice cubes located at a side of the spiral conveying unit, such that the ice cubes located far from the spiral conveying unit are moved. Thus, agglomeration of the ice cubes in the ice bucket which has an increased width can be prevented.

Abstract: A refrigerator having: an ice storage container in a freezer formed with an opening at a side thereof; an ice breaking part for receiving ice cubes stored in the ice storage container and making shaved ice; a rotating blade which is rotatably provided in the opening; a first discharging part for discharging the ice cubes released to the opening and crushed ice broken by the rotating blade; a second discharging part that communicates with the ice breaking part to cause the ice cubes to be released from the opening and transferred by the rotating blade into the ice breaking part; and first and second discharging levers for opening and closing the first discharging part and the second discharging part, respectively. Thus, the invention provides a refrigerator for selectively distributing and supplying ice stored within an ice storage part to a single transferring unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cooling or heating product by passing it through a tunnel in which gaseous heat transfer medium such as cryogen vapor or steam is impinged toward the product and then drawn away from the product in a manner that minimizes intersection with impinging medium.

Abstract: A refrigerated liquid dispensing system includes a cabinet having a refrigerated compartment. At least one liquid container such as a water bottle is mounted in a receptacle in the compartment. A valve is mounted to the neck of the bottle for controlling the flow of liquid from the bottle. In one practice of the invention the valve is actuated by a spring plunger mounted to the door of the compartment so that the valve can be actuated without opening the door to dispense water from a valve stem into a cup in a cup holder area below the compartment. In a further practice of the invention the valve is actuated by opening the door and acting directly on the valve. When the door opens a valve extension automatically slides outwardly so that a dispensing opening in the valve extension is disposed against a cup in the cup holder area.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a main body cabinet comprising an outside cabinet forming outer appearance and an inside cabinet provided with a filling distance of foaming material inside the outside cabinet and formed with a freezer and a cooler, a freezer evaporator and a cooler evaporator, a freezer fan and a cooler fan ventilating cold air formed from the freezer evaporator and the cooler evaporator toward the freezer and the cooler, includes: a cooler duct forming a cold air pathway between the cooler evaporator and the cooler, and having at least one inlet and an outlet formed at an upper side of the cooler evaporator; an airing duct provided to communicate with the cooler duct and a lower area of the cooler to make the cold air go in and out; wherein the cold air of the cooler is introduced into the cooler evaporator through the inlet and the air duct when the cooler fan turns on, the cold air formed from the cooler evaporator flows out to the cooler via the airing duct when the cooler fan turns off.

Abstract: A cooling air supply apparatus of a refrigerator that is capable of uniformly supplying cooling air to all food received in a receiving box is disclosed. The refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment for storing food at low temperature, a barrier for partitioning the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment from each other, and a receiving box mounted in the refrigerating compartment for receiving food. The cooling air supply apparatus includes a communication port formed through the barrier for guiding cooling air from the freezing compartment into the refrigerating compartment, and a hollow box-shaped cover mounted at the top part of the receiving box. The cover is provided at one side thereof with an introduction port, which communicates with the communication port. The cover is provided at the lower part thereof with at least one cooling air supplying hole, which communicates with the interior of the receiving box.

Abstract: An air cooling device includes a bottle-shaped thermal cell with an outer side wall surface having equally spaced recessed fluid flow channels in a generally helical orientation. The cell contains super-absorbent polymer gel in a frozen state. The device also includes a thermally insulated chimney adapted to operatively enclose the frozen cell. The chimney has partially extended floor disposed under the bottom of the frozen cell. The enclosure defines a substantially narrow lateral spacing between the interior wall surface of the chimney and the outer side wall surface of the frozen cell, and a substantially narrow posterior spacing between the bottom of the frozen cell and the partially extended floor of the chimney. An integral fan blower draws ambient air over the outer cell wall surface including within the recessed channels against gravity to promote cooling. The narrow lateral and posterior spacings restrict the airflow therein to prolong air cooling.

Abstract: A transportable cooler comprises a bottom panel having lateral and transverse edge portions and a plurality of upright panels attached thereto and extending upward therefrom forming a vessel with an interior. The plurality of upright panels includes a front panel having a front surface and plurality of pockets extending from the front surface to the interior of the vessel. A cold plate disposed in the interior cools each pocket, directly or indirectly, to chill a beverage container inserted in the pocket.

Abstract: A refrigerant supply apparatus for supplying a refrigerant to a target. The apparatus includes a tank which stores pure water as the refrigerant, a refrigerant supply channel which supplies the pure water to the target, an impurity removing unit which removes impurities of the pure water in the refrigerant supply channel, and a valve which stops supply of the pure water to the target and circulates the pure water in the refrigerant supply channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of storing hydrogen that employs a mixture of hydrogen and a hydrocarbon that can both be used as fuel. In one embodiment, the method involves maintaining a mixture including hydrogen and a hydrocarbon in the solid state at ambient pressure and a temperature in excess of about 10 K.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing liquid methane from a feedstock gas, wherein the feedstock gas is obtained from an alternative gas source generated by anaerobic digestion and comprising methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor and hydrogen sulfide, the process comprising the steps of: (i) removing from the feedstock gas constituents which are incompatible with liquefaction, wherein removal is effected by pressure swing absorption, whereby to yield a mixture comprising methane, nitrogen and oxygen; and (ii) liquefying the mixture by cooling, and adjusting the temperature during cooling so-as to remove nitrogen and oxygen, whereby to yield an output consisting primarily of liquid methane.

Abstract: A jewelry system is provided with interchangeable components including at least one jewelry portion comprised of beads on a wire with first and second free ends. The first and second free ends of the wire pass through holes in corresponding first and second threaded caps; and corresponding findings are permanently affixed to the first and second free ends of the wire after passage of the wire through the holes in the caps to hold the beads on the wire between the threaded caps. First and second main body portions, each closed on one end and open on the opposite end with a threaded chamber therein, receive the first and second caps, respectively, with the findings located in the chambers in the main body portions.