Abstract: An air conditioner includes a housing including an outlet, a panel attachable to or detachable from a lower side of the housing and including an inlet to introduce air therethrough, a first filter installable to the panel to filter the introduced air, a second filter installable to the panel and configured to further filter the introduced air using an electrostatic force, and a lifter configured to detach the panel from the lower side of the housing by lowering the panel from an initial position, and to attach the panel to the lower side of the housing by lifting the panel from a maintenance position. When the panel is lowered to the maintenance position, one or more of the first filter and the second filter are accessible for maintenance thereon.

Abstract: A measuring device for determining the density, the mass flow and/or the viscosity of a gas-charged liquid includes an oscillator, having a media-conducting measuring tube and two vibrational modes having media-density-dependent natural frequencies; an exciter for exciting the two vibrational modes; a vibrational sensor for detecting vibrations of the oscillator; and an operating and evaluating circuit to apply an excitation signal to the exciter, detect signals of the vibration sensor, determine current values of the natural frequencies of the two vibrational modes of the oscillator and fluctuations of the natural frequencies. The operating and evaluating circuit is designed to determine a first media state value, wherein the operating and evaluating circuit is furthermore designed to determine a second media state value which represents a gas charge of the medium.

Abstract: Provided herein is a fluidic cartridge having a body comprising a malleable material and a layer comprising a deformable material bonded to a surface of the body that seals one or more fluidic channels that communicate with one or more valve bodies formed in a surface of the body. The valve can be closed by applying pressure to the deformable material sufficient to crush and close off a fluidic channel in the body. Also provided are a cartridge interface configured to engage the cartridge. Also provided is a system including a cartridge interface and methods of using the cartridge and system.

Abstract: A microfluidic device has a first substrate, a resilient diaphragm, an actuator, and a second substrate. The first substrate has an opening extending therethrough. The resilient diaphragm is secured to a second side and surrounds the opening. The actuator is secured to a first side and surrounds the opening. The first substrate, the resilient diaphragm, and the actuator cooperate to form a gas-tight chamber. The second substrate has a channel formed therein having a first end and a second end. The second substrate is secured to the first substrate. A volume of gas disposed in the gas-tight chamber pressurizes the gas-tight chamber and expands the resilient diaphragm such that the resilient diaphragm is disposed in the channel between the first end and the second end. The resilient diaphragm retracts from the channel to open the channel from the first end and the second when the gas-tight chamber is depressurized.

Abstract: A pipe coupling assembly (200) for use with a seal (16) for sealing end portions of pipe elements (34), including: first and second coupling segments (10), each including a curved portion (12) having an inner surface (14) shaped to define an annular channel and shaped and sized to receive the seal therein. A fastening lug member (18) extends from the curved portion, the fastening lugs of the first and second coupling segments at least partially overlap when the fastening lug members are drawn towards each other. At least one restrainer (30) extending from an end (58) of the fastening lug member and in continuation with the inner surface of the curved portion of at least one of the coupling segments, inhibits trapping of the seal between the fastening lug members when the fastening lug members are drawn toward each other. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A low dosage hydrate inhibitor blend comprising a cationic surfactant and a co-surfactant. The cationic surfactant has the structural formula: wherein: R1 is an alkyl group or alkenyl group having from 5 to 22 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are alkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and X— is selected from the group of a carboxylate, an acrylate, a methacrylate, a halide, a phosphonate, a sulfate, a sulfonate, a hydroxide, a carbonate, or any combination thereof; and The co-surfactant is present in the inhibitor blend in an amount of no greater than about 10 percent by weight based on the total weight of the blend.

Abstract: A faucet trim assembly includes faucet body subassembly and a base subassembly removably coupled to the faucet body subassembly. The faucet body subassembly includes a spout, an escutcheon coupled to the spout, and a handle coupled to the escutcheon. The spout includes a first internal passageway. The base subassembly includes a valve cartridge that is removably coupled to the base subassembly. The valve cartridge is configured to control a flow of water through the spout. The base subassembly is configured to removably couple to a sink deck independently from the faucet body subassembly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a coupling nozzle for cryogenic fluid. An example nozzle includes a flow body defining a conduit. The flow body is configured to permit cryogenic fluid to flow through the conduit. The nozzle includes a mounting ring through which the flow body slidably extends and a bushing fixedly positioned adjacent the mounting ring. The bushing slidably receives the flow body in a keyed manner to prevent rotation of the flow body. The nozzle includes a flow control assembly at least partially disposed in the conduit of the flow body. The flow control assembly is configured to permit the cryogenic fluid to flow through the flow body in an open position and prevent the cryogenic fluid from flowing through the flow body in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to wall box for hemodialysis interface having two isolated zones. The first zone is a clean interface zone having sources of purified water and dialysis fluids. The second zone is a waste interface zone comprising waste connectors and a waste drain.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a heating element coupled to a canister of an evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system. In one example, a method (or system) may include evacuating the canister at different temperature conditions, and diagnosing the heating element based on the different times taken to evacuate the canister at the different temperature conditions.

Abstract: A multi-passage coolant valve may include an outer housing including an outer body formed with a first outer inlet, a second outer inlet, a first outer outlet, and a second outer outlet, and an auxiliary body formed with a third outer outlet, and an inner housing rotatably provided in the outer housing. As the inner housing rotates by a predetermined angle, the first outer inlet and the first outer outlet are fluidly communicated with each other, the first outer inlet and the second outer outlet communicate with each other, and the second outer inlet and the third outer outlet communicate with each other.

Abstract: A system for gas extraction is provided with a flap valve coupled to a bore with a pivot axis offset from an axis of the bore. The valve includes a higher mass on a shorter side of the pivot axis. A valve surface on the shorter side is inclined above a horizontal plane when the valve closes. The valve opens during liquid and gas flow to extract gas from the flow. As liquid flows over the valve, the valve is forced to close. The center of gravity of the valve relative to the offset pivot point ensures that the valve remains closed during liquid flow. As gas flows over the valve, closing forces are reduced and under internal vacuum, the mass distribution about the offset pivot axis allows the flap of the valve to tilt; opening the valve and allowing gas to enter the bore.

Abstract: A system may include multiple strain gauges and multiple position sensors positioned on multiple pressure pumps. The strain gauges may measure strain in chambers of the pressure pumps. The position sensors may measure positions of rotating members of the pressure pumps. One or more computing devices may be communicatively couplable to the strain gauges and the position sensors to determine an adjustment to a flow rate of fluid through at least one pump using a strain measurement and a position measurement for the at least one pump such that a timing of changes in composition of the fluid delivered to into a first manifold at an input for the pressure pumps matches the timing of the changes in composition of the fluid delivered from a second manifold at an output for the pressure pumps.

Abstract: A microfluidic probe head is provided. The microfluidic probe head comprises a processing surface. The processing surface has a first and second aperture and a fluid injection channel, which leads to the first aperture. The microfluidic probe head comprises also a first fluid aspiration channel which leads to the second aperture. Thereby, the second aperture forms a slot in the processing surface. Furthermore, a microfluidic probe may be provided comprising the microfluidic probe head.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.

Abstract: A gas valve unit to be connected to a gas source includes a body having an inlet, a main chamber in the body communicating with the inlet and having a main outlet communicating with the outlet of the gas valve unit, a disc-shaped element in the main chamber with one or more openings putting the main chamber in communication with the main outlet hole and rotatable between a closing position, where the main outlet hole is entirely covered by the disc-shaped element, and at least two opening positions in which the one or more openings face, at least in part, the main outlet hole to enable gas passage from the main chamber to the main outlet hole via the through opening, and a control unit associated causing the snapping rotation of the disc-shaped element between the closing position and an opening position, and between the at least two opening positions.

Abstract: Regulating valve for a gas cooking appliance, comprising a valve body with an inlet conduit and at least one outlet conduit, and a rotating disc arranged between the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit, comprising a plurality of connecting holes for regulating the gas flow, more than one connecting hole overlapping with an outlet hole of the outlet conduit, and the rotating disc comprising a main series of connecting holes increasing in size in the direction of increasing gas flow. There is an intercalated hole between successive holes of the main series and after each hole of the main series, the size of each intercalated hole being smaller than the size of the preceding contiguous hole of the main series.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring solenoid valve health are disclosed. A switchbox includes a state manager, a position detector, and a notification generator. The state manager changes an activation state of a solenoid valve between a first state and a second state in response to an initiation signal of a solenoid valve test. The position detector determines, based on position data obtained at the switchbox from an integrated position sensor of the solenoid valve, whether a core of the solenoid valve has moved by at least a threshold change in position within a predetermined time period following the change of the activation state of the solenoid valve. The notification generator generates a notification in response to the position detector determining that the core did not move by at least the threshold change in position within the predetermined time period. The notification indicates that the solenoid valve failed the solenoid valve test.

Abstract: A system for the processing and separation of biological fluids into components comprises an apparatus that cooperates with a disposable set, comprising a cabinet (100) for housing a hollow centrifugal processing chamber (20) of the disposable set. The cabinet comprises a plurality of side-by-side locations (110) for receiving a corresponding plurality of centrifugal processing chambers (20) in side-by-side spaced-apart relation. Each location comprises an individual drive means (52) for driving its centrifugal processing chamber. Remotely-actuable valves (124) associated with the disposable sets are located on the apparatus' cabinet in the proximity of said locations. Valve actuation provides a display of the state of actuation of the valves (124).

Abstract: A tube quick-release assembly includes an outer socket and an inner plug. The inner plug is movably inserted in the outer socket. An upper portion of the outer socket is formed with two opposing engaging openings. An engaging buckle is fitted on the inner plug. The engaging buckle is provided with two opposing engaging legs having hooks and flaring outward. The hooks of the engaging buckle radially engage with the two engaging openings of the outer socket to realize a quick connection of tubes. The two hooks of the engaging buckle can be pressed inward to realize a quick disconnection of tubes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for checking a connection between a compressed air outlet of a blood treatment apparatus and a pressure measuring line of an extracorporeal blood tubing set. The methods disclosed include providing a blood treatment apparatus having a compressed air line. A compressed air device is in fluid communication with the compressed air line for generating pressure within the compressed air line. A compressed air outlet is in fluid communication with both the compressed air line and an exterior of the blood treatment apparatus. The compressed air outlet is connectable with a pressure measuring line and a pressure sensor. The method also includes building up a pressure and an air flow in the compressed air line and/or at the compressed air outlet, measuring a pressure at the compressed air outlet or in the compressed air line, and evaluating an increase of the measured pressure.

Abstract: Provided are internal waterway assemblies for faucets comprising a valve assembly comprising a valve water way portion, a bridge comprising a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the valve water way portion and the bridge having a spout receiving portion having a passageway therethrough; and a spout tube configured to be positioned in the spout receiving portion of the bridge. The spout tube is in fluid communication with the passageway of the bridge and configured to deliver water out of the faucet. Internal water way assemblies are configured to couple to any one of a plurality of cover plates for a faucet, the bridge is configured to be assembled to the valve assembly in any one of a plurality of fixed angular orientations to position the spout tube to fit within an interior space of one of the any one of a plurality of cover plates.

Abstract: Provided is a head assembly for a water purification filter, which includes a head body, a rotation shaft, and a fastening cap. In particular, the rotation shaft is rotated in the state of being placed on a seat protrusion formed on the head body, and a lower seal member is disposed in the portion where the rotation shaft is placed on the seat protrusion. Accordingly, there can be prevented a problem in which the lower seal member departs from a predetermined location during the coupling of the rotation shaft to the head body so that defective assembly occurs.

Abstract: The sphere of main pipelines used for hot water supply, specifically devices for electric surveillance control and water heat carrier leakage detection on atomic electric power station pipelines applied for operation of heat insulated pipes with a protective casing. Such pipeline leakage detection device uses a metal protective casing installed coaxially on a metal pipe with a radial clearance, where the casing performs as a joint of, for example, four arch shaped metal sheets bent across the pipe. Sheets straight line edges are joined by a dielectric washer, and sheets arch shaped edges are joined by a dielectric ring. Ring flanks have ring grooves on them for sheets arch shaped edges installation. Across each sheet arch shaped edge there are lamels shaped electric connectors installed in ring grooves for sheet arch shaped edge fixation. Electric connector terminals are fastened on the ring external surface and separately connected to each lamel.

Abstract: A drain assembly comprises a shroud, a shank, and a frame. The drain assembly may further comprise a shim with an angled top surface. The frame may have an angled bottom surface. A rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank may be independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to a central axis of the drain assembly independent of the positional height of the shank. The drain assembly may further comprise a cover having bendable tabs. The bendable tabs may be disposed around a periphery of the cover and may be configured to contact an angled inner surface of an upper bowl of the shroud, such that the bendable tabs bend around the frame, thereby locking the cover onto the frame.

Abstract: An electronic expansion device includes a main body having inlet and outlet side faces; an inlet disposed on the inlet side face; an orifice formed in the main body between the inlet side face and the outlet side face; a flow path fluidly connecting an inlet side of the orifice and an outlet side of the orifice, the flow path configured to redirect an inlet flow and provide an outlet flow; an outlet disposed on the outlet side face, the outlet being in fluid communication with the inlet via the orifice and the flow path; and a flow control device including an electric motor and a sealing member, the sealing member extending through the main body between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the sealing member is movable into and out of the main body to control the outlet flow of a fluid.

Abstract: A mixing station is provided, comprising: a standard shipping container having a floor, a pair of side walls and at least one door at one end of the container; an end wall positioned adjacent the one end of the container, the end wall including a plurality of couplings; at least one internal wall disposed within the container to define, with the end wall, a room; and mixing components disposed within the room; wherein ingredients external to the container are provided to the mixing components through the plurality of couplings in the end wall and a final mixture of the ingredients is provided from the mixing components to an output container through the plurality of couplings such that the side walls of the container are not structurally compromised.

Abstract: A particle-measuring apparatus (1) has an optical particle sensor (2, 3, 5, 6). By means of the optical particle sensor (2, 3, 5, 6) a particle mass concentration in an aerosol volume can be detected. Furthermore, the particle-measuring apparatus (1) has a measurement chamber (7), in which the aerosol volume to be examined with regard to the particle mass concentration by means of the optical particle sensor (2, 3, 5, 6) can be received, and a conveying device (11), by means of which the aerosol can be introduced into the measurement chamber (7). In order to prevent the particle-measuring apparatus (1) from being adversely affected during operation as a result of dirt or particle deposits, it is proposed that the delivery rate of the conveying device (11) of the particle-measuring apparatus (1) is adjustable.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a fluid reservoir, a sterilization member, and a transfer adapter. The sterilization member operably couples to the fluid reservoir. The sterilization member is configured to be transitioned between a first configuration, in which the sterilization member obstructs an inlet surface of the fluid reservoir and maintains the inlet surface in a substantially sterile environment, and a second configuration, in which the inlet surface is unobstructed. The transfer adapter is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a portion of a patient. The transfer adapter is configured to move relative to the sterilization member from a first position to a second position such that a surface of the transfer adapter contacts the sterilization member to transition the sterilization member to the second configuration. The fluid reservoir is placed in fluid communication with the transfer adapter when the transfer adapter is in the second position.

Abstract: A hose line (1) filter screen (12) having a sleeve-shaped hose connector (3) which by way of a first hose connector part-region that is configured as a connector port (4) projects through a hose opening that is provided at an end side (3) of the hose (2) into a contiguous hose end region of the hose (2), and which connector port (4) has a second hose connector part-region (6) which projects beyond the end side (3) of the hose (2), which second hose connector part-region (6) at the free end side thereof has an encircling seal retaining collar (7) that projects on the circumference. An annular flange (8) is provided on the circumference of the second hose connector part-region (6), and a union nut (9) engages behind said annular flange (8). An annular seal (10) is provided between the annular flange (8) and the seal retaining collar.

Abstract: A device for receiving an extruded elastomer strand, during the transport thereof to a processing location, including a reel that receives the elastomer strand as a winding, wherein the moving reel is provided for temporary inclusion into a production facility that continuously processes the elastomer strand, by rotation of the reel, to form seals for doors or boots of vehicle bodies. The average thickness of the reel resulting from the total mass and the total volume of the material of the reel is <2.5 g/cm3.

Abstract: An electronic expansion device includes a main body having inlet and outlet side faces; an inlet disposed on the inlet side face; an orifice formed in the main body between the inlet side face and the outlet side face; a flow path fluidly connecting an inlet side of the orifice and an outlet side of the orifice, the flow path configured to redirect an inlet flow and provide an outlet flow; an outlet disposed on the outlet side face, the outlet being in fluid communication with the inlet via the orifice and the flow path; and a flow control device including an electric motor and a sealing member, the sealing member extending through the main body between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the sealing member is movable into and out of the main body to control the outlet flow of a fluid.

Abstract: A system includes a first tank containing water, a plurality of vessels, a second tank containing a mixed solution, a first conduit, a first pump, an injector associated with each of the vessels, a valve, a second conduit, and a second pump. Each of the plurality of vessels contains a substance. The mixed solution is formed from water from the first tank and a substance from at least one of the plurality of vessels. The first pump provides motive force for the water through the first conduit. An injector associated with each of the vessels controls release of the substance in that vessel into the first conduit. The valve prevents any of the substances and the mixed solution from entering the first tank. The second pump provides motive force for the mixed solution through the second conduit. A method of applying a mixed solution is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing aqueous solutions intended to be sprayed via a manifold including two or more nozzle sections, on a surface from a mixture of water and two or more additives. Said device includes: —a water vessel (2); —a pump (6) connected to each section (4, 5); —a first pipe (8) connecting the water vessel (2) to the pump (6); —a second pipe (9) with as many parallel arms between the pump (6) and each section (4, 5); —at least two additive vessels (10, 11); and—a means (12) for metering the amount of each additive that is to be injected into the second pipe (9) and mixed with the water.

Abstract: A fluid container adapted for leak proof connection with one or more substantially similar fluid containers, wherein a first cylindrical body with a first top neck and a first bottom recess is vertically stacked with at least a second cylindrical body with a second top neck and a second bottom recess. The second top neck of the second body is received within the first bottom recess of the first body, and the first male valve is received in the first top neck of the first body, and a second male valve is received within the second top neck of a second body. In addition, a first female valve is received within the first bottom recess of the first body, and a second female valve is received in the second bottom recess of the second body. In this manner, the first and second bodies are vertically stacked, and the second male valve of the second body is received within the first female valve of the first bottom recess of the first body for allowing movement of liquid between the first and second bodies.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of testing a solenoid valve of an emergency valve via a positioner are disclosed. An example method includes conducting a solenoid valve test by initiating a pulse duration and a monitoring duration for the solenoid valve test. Conducting the solenoid valve test further includes instructing a solenoid valve to transition from a first state to a second state during the pulse duration. The solenoid valve is in fluid communication with an actuator to enable the actuator to actuate an emergency valve. Conducting the solenoid valve test further includes determining a functionality of the solenoid valve by measuring, via a valve positioner, a maximum pressure change of a pressure chamber of the actuator during the monitoring duration. The example method includes, upon determining the solenoid valve is in a functioning state, conducting a partial stroke test of the emergency valve via the valve positioner.

Abstract: A device for changing a flow direction through a heat exchanger, comprising a valve housing and a rotatable valve member arranged inside the valve housing. The valve housing comprises first and second ends and a center axis (B) extending between them. The device comprises a first port, a second port, a third port and a fourth port. The first end is provided with the first port, and the second end is provided with the third and fourth ports, wherein the valve member is rotatable between a first position and a second position and, in the first position, defines a conduit between the first port and the third port and, in the second position, defines a conduit between the first port and the fourth port. The valve member is rotatable around an axis of rotation offset from the center axis (B) and extending through the center of the first port, and the first port is angularly displaced 90° around the center axis (B) in relation to the third and fourth ports.

Abstract: A flowline branch structure (10) has at least one inner branch assembly with an inner flowline branch and at least one inner flowline pipe attached to and communicating with the inner flowline branch. At least one outer branch assembly (12) of the flowline branch structure has an outer branch housing disposed around the inner flowline branch and at least one outer pipe (14) disposed around the inner flowline pipe and attached to the outer branch housing. A generally annular space is defined between the inner and outer branch assemblies. At least one wiring element including an electrical heating element is disposed in the sealed space on an outer side of the inner branch assembly. The, or each, wiring element extends in one continuous length across an interface between the inner flowline pipe and the inner flowline branch. This reduces the number of connections necessary to create the flowline branch structure.

Abstract: A vacuum vapor liquid recovery system employs a strong vacuum vessel that can withstand vacuums without damage. The vacuum vessel may be portable and configured to accept an inflow drain line for receiving waste liquid/vapors from a processing system. Additionally, at least one outflow drain line is attached to the vacuum vessel to which a vacuum truck or other similar recovery equipment can be connected in order to pump out whatever liquids/vapors have been drained into the vacuum vapor liquid recovery system. Additional features can include wheels to assist in moving and positioning the vacuum vapor liquid recovery system, tow bar, transport handles, support legs, sight port, a wash out connector, a vacuum relief, etc.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system for removing fluids, for example petroleum products, from a pipeline while providing a fluidic seal between the fluids contained within the pipeline and the external environment thereby preventing leaking or escape of hazardous gases. The provided system is versatile and be utilized with many valve configurations and pipeline systems. Further, the system may be used on any fluid in which the release of fumes or gases is a concern.

Abstract: System, method and apparatus for making a plurality of sterile connections between a plurality of pairs of thermoplastic tubes. A first receiver receives a first tube, a second receiver receives second and third tubes, and a third receiver receives a fourth tube. The first and second receivers are movable to place clamped and heated ends of first and second tubes into contact and the second and third receivers are movable to place clamped and heated ends of third and fourth tubes into contact.

Abstract: To assist the filtering from a tank into the inlet port of the pressure chamber of a sprayer, an additional pumping structure is attached to the pumping mechanism of the sprayer. A hose extends into the tank of the sprayer and draws fluid from the tank into the additional pumping structure. Fluid is pumped from the additional pumping structure via the hose to provide a jet of fluid upon a filter over the inlet port. The jet of fluid flushes the filter and retards the accumulation of debris thereon, thereby retarding the clogging of the filter.

Abstract: During an offloading operation between a first and a second body, an operating envelope of an offloading system can be displaced to compensate for a drifting movement of one of the bodies. By appropriately displacing the operating envelope, offloading operation can continue under safe conditions even though the working limit of the original operating envelope is breached due to the drifting movement of one of the bodies.

Abstract: A fuel tank from which fuel is supplied to an engine includes: overhang portions that project outward from left and right main frames in the vehicle width direction; and fuel pipes that pass the inside of the fuel tank from an area in the vicinity of a fuel filler port, and extend downward from the overhang portions arranged outside the pair of main frames in the vehicle width direction. The fuel pipes are constituted of a drain pipe through which spilled filling fuel or rain water collected around the fuel filler port is discharged to the outside of the fuel tank, and a breather pipe which makes the inside of the fuel tank and atmosphere communicate with each other.

Abstract: A gangable injection port holder including a series of receptacles for receiving swabable access valves that are themselves serially ganged together by tubing or complementary Luer slip connections. The receptacles are integrally formed onto a base with a side wall to allow the swabable access valves during use to be oriented vertically resting on the base or horizontally resting on the side wall. The base may be segmented, with each segment containing at least one of the receptacles. The segments may be easily snapped together in order to quickly assemble the desired number of receptacles intended to be used during a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A multi-circuit protection valve is provided for a vehicle compressed-air supply device. A first port for a service brake includes two mutually separate service brake circuit ports for a first service brake circuit and a second service brake circuit. The two service brake circuit ports are protected by first and second service brake circuit overflow valves, respectively. A second port for a parking brake, is protected by an overflow valve, wherein one of the two service brake circuits can be filled preferentially. The overflow valve has two active surfaces which can be acted on with a valve inlet pressure and a valve outlet pressure, respectively. The overflow valve has a third active surface, which is acted on with the service brake pressure from the non-preferentially filled service brake circuit. Forces generated by the three active surfaces counteract a closing force in order to open or hold open the overflow valve.

Abstract: A method for permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from a source of fluid is provided that includes loosening a canister of fluid from a source of fluid to expose a connection between the two, providing a form fitting non-permeable bag for collecting where the bag includes means for securing the top of the bag to prevent collected fluid from spilling out of the bag, wrapping the top of the bag of around the canister to bring the top of the bag proximate to the connection, disconnecting the canister from the connection while the bag is still positioned around the canister, and closing the securing means to close the top of the bag to seal off the canister within the bag.

Abstract: Method for cleaning the conveying pipe of a pneumatic material conveying system, such as of a waste conveying system, and/or for conveying material that is in the piping, in which method at least one cleaning member is fed into a conveying pipe, and a pressure difference is achieved in the pipe and under the influence of the pressure difference the cleaning member is brought to move for cleaning the pipe, and/or for conveying material, in the conveying pipe section intended to be cleaned. In the method a cleaning member or a combination of a number of cleaning members is moved in the conveying piping, and that the cleaning member or combination of a number of cleaning members is connected to a transmission member, with which the movement of the cleaning member or combination of a number of cleaning members in the conveying piping is limited or guided. The object of the invention is also a cleaning apparatus and a system.

Abstract: A tap mounting (11) for mounting a tap to a plumbing fixture (66), the plumbing fixture having a surface with an aperture (64). The tap mounting (11) comprises an over-surface mounting part (12), an under-surface mounting part (13) defining a threaded aperture (58), a threaded elongate member (40) and a second elongate member (28). In use the over-surface mounting part is above the surface of the plumbing fixture, the under-surface mounting part is below the surface of the plumbing fixture. The elongate members extend from the over-surface mounting part through the plumbing fixture aperture and the threaded elongate member passes through the threaded aperture of the under-surface mounting part. Rotation of the under-surface mounting part is prevented by the second elongate member. The threaded elongate member comprises an internal bore and is configured for connection to a hose.

Abstract: In a method for operating a tank device of a motor vehicle, with the tank device having a tank and a tank ventilation device with at least one switching valve, an excitation current can be applied to the switching valve, and the switching valve opens only when the excitation current exceeds an excitation current threshold over a certain period of time. Provision is hereby made to apply an excitation current which is greater than the excitation current threshold, at least temporarily, in a first mode of operation to the switching valve for heating purposes, also when ventilation of the tank is not governed by a control unit of the tank device.