Abstract: A tank refilling system is configured to keep liquid in a destination tank close to a predetermined destination tank fill line. The tank refilling system has a source tank connected to a destination tank with a flow through secondary process therebetween. Liquid flows between the tanks by gravity fed drainage. A single liquid supply channel to transfer pressurized supply liquid is comprised of a plurality of piping segments and one or more valves, all connected in series. A source tank mounted valve is configured to permit liquid to flow until the height of liquid level in the source tank reaches a predetermined level. A destination tank mounted valve is configured to permit liquid to flow until the height of liquid level in the destination tank reaches a predetermined level. The apparatus of the invention also prevents tank overflow for both the source tank and the destination tank.

Abstract: The problem of the present invention relates to providing a valve device that, even in a case where the valve device is miniaturized, is capable of preventing a gas discharge valve from malfunctioning in response to the heat generated by an electromagnetic actuator. A valve device 100 includes: an opening and closing valve 130 that is arranged in a gas flow passage 120; and a fusible plug valve 160 that is provided with a valve body 161 operating in response to an increase in temperature of a gas, and discharges the gas to the outside of a high-pressure gas container 20, wherein the valve body of the fusible plug valve is arranged on the upstream side in the gas flow passage than the opening and closing valve on a path through which the gas flows from the supply port 23 of the high-pressure gas container toward the fuel cell 10.

Abstract: A fuel supply apparatus able to stop actuating of a fuel supply pump when the fuel supply is stopped or becomes slow, includes a control section which calculates an amount of the fuel in the fuel tank based upon a signal from a fuel gauge, and outputs the result to a fuel meter. The control section also calculates from the fuel gauge signal the amount of the fuel supplied into the fuel tank per unit of time, and if the amount of the fuel supplied per unit of time is determined to be less than a set supply rate, the fuel supply pump is stopped so that a malfunction of the fuel supply can be detected without mounting a special fuel supply sensor.

Abstract: Individual honeycomb shaped modules used in an assembly for underground storage of storm water and other fluid storage needs. Modules are assembled into a resultant honeycomb shape for maximized structural strength and material use efficiency. Internal hexagonal or square shaped modules are assembled and encased by external hexagonal or square shaped modules. Internal adjacent modules are in direct fluid communications with one another through a channel-less chamber. Internal hexagonal or square shaped modules drain into external hexagonal or square shaped modules chamber where fluid is either stored or drained. Assemblies include various top and side pieces along with access ports for entry into said assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a suction filter that filters a fuel inside a fuel tank of a vehicle. The suction filter includes a filter element, a partitioning wall element, a passage element, and an open/close valve. The filter element is disposed in and exposed inside of the fuel tank. The filter element filters a stored fuel stored in the fuel tank. The partitioning wall element is arranged in the inside space to divide the inside space into a first space and a second space that is lower than the first space. The inlet to take in the filtered fuel is open in the second space. The passage element defines an inflow opening open in the first space, an outflow opening to which a negative suction pressure is applied through the inlet, and a flow passage through which the filtered fuel flows.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support arm assembly (39) for mounting in a fuel tank (1). The support arm assembly (39) comprises an arm (43) having a connector (51) for mounting the support arm assembly (39). A fuel fill limiter is mounted on the arm (43). The support arm assembly (43) can be installed in a fuel tank (1) through an access aperture (A) and mounted within the fuel tank (1). The present invention also relates to a fuel tank (1) in combination with the support arm assembly (43).

Abstract: A fuel management module for use with a CNG fuel system for a vehicle includes a housing configured to be connected to the vehicle and a number of connections, receptacles, and controls associated with the module. A defueling receptacle may be positioned on the front panel of the housing, for defueling a fuel tank of the vehicle. A defueling control valve may be positioned on the front panel of the housing for controlling operation of the defueling receptacle, allowing for selective defueling. One or more high pressure connections may be accessible on the housing and configured for connection to one or more separate fuel tanks in a plug and play configuration. A plurality of filling connections may be accessible on the housing for filling the fuel tank(s). A low pressure fuel output connection may be positioned on the back panel of the housing to provide fuel output from the high pressure connections to the engine.

Abstract: This invention describes a system to maintain equal pressure in a pair of dual tires, and also incorporates a valve mechanism that will prevent one dual wheel tire from going flat in the event the other dual wheel tire experiences a rapid air loss. Dual wheels are typically mounted on the vehicle hub with both wheel disc faces in direct contact with each other. To ensure equal pressure in both tires, this invention has air passageways machined into the wheels such that the air passageways meet at the interface between the wheels where the wheel disc faces are in direct contact. These junctions are sealed by a rubber seal or gasket. Both tires can then be inflated or deflated simultaneously through a standard air valve located on either wheel. Where a dual wheel arrangement requires the use of an intermediate piece between the dual wheels, air passageways can connect the two-piece wheels via intermediate air passageways going through the common intermediate piece.

Abstract: A multiple pump system is disclosed. The multiple pump system may include a fluid tank and a multiple pump vessel connected to the fluid tank. The multiple pump vessel may include at least one first pump and at least one second pump located therein. In addition, the at least one first pump may be configured to dispense a fluid from the fluid tank at a first pressure, and the at least one second pump may be configured to dispense the fluid from the fluid tank at a second pressure. The first pressure may be different from the second pressure, such that the at least one first pump may be configured to dispense liquefied natural gas, and the at least one second pump may be configured to dispense compressed natural gas.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a recreational vehicle genset having an engine and a generator. The apparatus includes a fuel injection system having a primary fuel reservoir, a secondary fuel reservoir, and a fill pump that receives fuel from a primary fuel reservoir and is fluidly coupled to the secondary fuel reservoir at the pump outlet. The apparatus includes a reservoir fuel indicator that provides a fuel amount signal corresponding to the fuel in the secondary fuel reservoir, and a pressure regulator that relieves pressure in the secondary fuel reservoir at a threshold relief pressure. The apparatus includes an injection pump that provides pressurized fuel from the secondary fuel reservoir to a fuel injector for the engine. The apparatus further includes a controller having a pump regulation module that interprets the fuel amount signal, and that selectively provides a fill pump operation command in response to the fuel amount signal.

Abstract: A fuel system for a vehicle is provided and may include a first housing containing a supply of fuel therein, a second housing containing a supply of fuel therein and coupled to the first housing, and a fuel pump disposed within one of the first housing and the second housing that selectively pumps fuel from each of the first housing and the second housing to the vehicle. A first interface may be associated with one of the first housing and the second housing and may be coupled to a vehicle interface of the vehicle in a coupled state to supply the vehicle with fuel from at least one of the first housing and the second housing.

Abstract: A fuel introduction member is connected to an open end of a siphon tube which constitutes a part of a fuel tank. The fuel introduction member is provided with an opening through which a fuel is introduced from the tank into the siphon tube and from the siphon into the tank, a lid portion which is swung by the hydraulic pressure from the siphon tube so as to open the opening, and a float member which floats on the fuel in accordance with the rise of a fuel liquid surface in the tank to displace the lid portion in order to open the opening.

Abstract: A fuel system for use in a fuel tank having first and second tank portions includes first and second fuel pumps in the first and second tank portions, respectively. A first fuel reservoir is provided in the first tank portion and a second fuel reservoir is provided in the second tank portion. A first crossover fuel line extends between the first and second tank portions, and a second crossover fuel line extends between the first and second tank portions. A first jet pump in the first tank portion communicates with the first crossover fuel line for transferring fuel through the first crossover fuel line to the second tank portion, and a second jet pump in the second tank portion communicates with the second crossover fuel line for transferring fuel through the second crossover fuel line to the first tank portion.

Abstract: Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for controlling a flow of water and methods of assembly of modular storage and controlled outflow systems having indirect flow of water through the system. Modular systems for controlling a flow of water having beams extending across the modules to direct the flow of water in an indirect manner or a serpentine or semi-serpentine manner. Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for treatment and filtration of water.

Abstract: A three-dimensional nanochannel device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. In the device, a first substrate, a second substrate, and a channel layer sandwiched by the first and the second substrates are included. At least one channel is constituted by the first and the second substrates and the channel layer and includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and at least one condensed channel between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The condensed channel at least has a first size and a second size on an X-Y plane and has a third size and a fourth size on an X-Z plane. A difference between the first size and the second size is about at least two orders in scale, and a difference between the third size and the fourth size is about at least two orders in scale.

Abstract: Ventilation for a reducing agent tank, having a first reducing agent tank which is provided with a first reducing agent fill opening, a fuel tank which is provided with a fuel fill opening and a ventilation device, as well as a first line through which the first reducing agent tank is connected to the fuel tank.

Abstract: Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for controlling a flow of water and methods of assembly of modular storage and controlled outflow systems having indirect flow of water through the system. Modular systems for controlling a flow of water having beams extending across the modules to direct the flow of water in an indirect manner or a serpentine or semi-serpentine manner. Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for treatment and filtration of water.

Abstract: A fuel tank system for a vehicle (1) such as a tractor comprises a first compartment (28) and a second compartment (29) located on a first side of the vehicle. A third compartment (8) is located on a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side and a first pipe (10) is connected between an aperture (12) in the first compartment and an aperture (14) in the third compartment, wherein the first pipe (10) includes a one-way valve (16) which allows fuel to flow from the third compartment (8) to the first compartment (28). A second pipe (20) is connected between an aperture (22) in the second compartment (29) and a junction (25) in the first pipe (10). The junction (25) is intermediate the one-way valve (16) and the third compartment (8) allowing fuel to flow to the third compartment (8) from the second compartment (29).

Abstract: Process for storing an additive and injecting it into the exhaust gases of an engine and comprising two tanks for storing the additive and one pump for supplying the additive from these tanks to an injection line, these two tanks being in parallel and each being connected to the pump by a branch of the supply line, each of these branches being equipped with a non-return valve and these two valves being calibrated so that the valve located in the branch coming from the first tank (1) is normally open but closes when this tank is empty, and so that the valve located in the branch coming from the other tank (2) is normally closed but opens when the valve from tank (1) is closed or when the branch coming from this tank (1) is blocked.

Abstract: A tank arrangement for a vehicle, particularly a truck, includes at least a first fuel tank and a second fuel tank which are connected by a balancing pipe, a suction pipe for feeding fuel to an engine and a return pipe for feeding fuel from the engine to at least one of the fuel tanks. The balancing pipe is provided with a first end to supply fuel to the first tank and a second end to suck fuel from the second tank, wherein a check valve is arranged upstream of the return pipe in the balancing pipe between the at least two tanks allowing a flow direction from the second tank to the first tank and blocking a flow in the reverse direction. Suction of fuel to the engine is from the first tank only. The check valve provides an automatic purging of the system.

Abstract: A fuel system for a mobile platform is provided. The system includes a crossfeed fuel transmission assembly having a single crossfeed valve that controls fuel consumption from a first fuel tank and a second fuel tank. The system additionally includes a balancing fuel transfer assembly fluidly connected to the crossfeed fuel transmission assembly. The balancing fuel transfer assembly includes a plurality of fuel balancing valves for controlling a transfer of fuel to the first and second fuel tanks. The fuel system further includes a fuel balancing controller for automatically controlling the fuel balancing valves to automatically control the transfer of fuel to the first and second fuel tanks.

Abstract: A device for exchanging and/or docking functional modules (1, 2), and used for the extracorporeal circulation of bodily fluids, is provided. Each functional module (1, 2) includes at least one conduit (3; 4) comprising an inlet (5; 7) and an outlet (6; 8). The aim of the invention is to exchange the functional modules of an extracorporeal circuit as rapidly as possible, without detaching tubular connections and without having to establish a new connection. The invention is provided with elements (9, 10; 11, 12) for connecting the conduit (3) of a first functional module (1) to the inlet (5) and the outlet (6) of a second functional module (2). The connection is established in such a way that the first functional module (1) is bypassed by means of the second functional module (2) to maintain the flow and the bodily fluid is diverted through the second functional module (2).

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting, storing, and redistributing water, which systems and methods make use of building foundations and surface concrete slab structures. A variety of rainwater collectors are anticipated, including rooftop collection systems (e.g., gutters) and ground surface covering structures (driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and patios). These collection systems are joined together in a collection conduit system that carries the rainwater to one or more rainwater containment vessels. The stored water may then be redistributed, again through a variety of distribution means, to address part or all of the landscape watering requirements of the property. The system takes advantage of standard foundation and slab construction techniques to establish a major portion of the structure required for the containment vessel.

Abstract: The present invention is for a spill prevention system to prevent fuel spills from a connecting line connecting duel fuel tanks on a truck when the connecting line is severed or detached from one of the reducer fittings to which it is attached. The connecting line provides pressure communication between the fuel tanks so that fuel flows from one tank to the other whenever there is an unequal pressure acting on the fuel, which occurs whenever one tank has more fuel in it than the other. The connecting line connects to the reducer fitting located on each fuel tank. A safety valve is immersed in the fuel in each tank and connected to the reducer fittings. Each safety valve is configured to shut off flow to the connecting line when the connecting line is severed or detached from the one of the reducer fittings.

Abstract: A fuel system for a mobile platform is provided. The system includes a crossfeed fuel transmission assembly having a single crossfeed valve that controls fuel consumption from a first fuel tank and a second fuel tank. The system additionally includes a balancing fuel transfer assembly fluidly connected to the crossfeed fuel transmission assembly. The balancing fuel transfer assembly includes a plurality of fuel balancing valves for controlling a transfer of fuel to the first and second fuel tanks. The fuel system further includes a fuel balancing controller for automatically controlling the fuel balancing valves to automatically control the transfer of fuel to the first and second fuel tanks.

Abstract: A vehicle chassis with at least two fuel tanks with each of the fuel tanks having fuel level detector or sender. The level senders are engaged to an electronic controller. The individual tank draw lines from each tank come together at a control valve that has a single outlet that leads to an engine. The control valve can be open from one of the tanks at a time to the engine. An electronic controller takes the inputs from the fuel senders and compares levels between the tanks to control the valve. The system defaults or starts drawing from a primary tank and upon the level in the primary tank falling to a pre-specified amount below the level in a secondary tank, the electronic controller shifts the control valve to draw from the secondary tank or vice versa on a secondary tank level drop.

Abstract: A fuel pump cutoff shuttle valve is located between a multiple fuel pump arrangement. The valve has a first tubular member with a hollow, biased sliding member inside that moves according to the fuel pressures of the pumps. The fuel that flows through the valve member passes out through a valve member central orifice so that the fuel can flow into the second tubular member en route to an engine. When the fuel pressure in a pump greatly exceeds that of another pump on the opposite side of the valve member, the valve member moves and places the valve member central orifice adjacent to the interior wall of the first tubular member, stopping the flow of fuel. Alternatively, the valve member may have an orifice at each end of the valve member to permit a reduced flow of fuel to the engine when fuel is not supplied by the central orifice.

Abstract: A multi-tank connecting device has a main tank with a fuel pump and one or more auxiliary tanks. A fuel pipe connects the main tank and the auxiliary tank and allows fuel to flow between the main tank and the auxiliary tank. A fuel isolating device closes the fuel pipe when the vehicle ascends or descends a slope. The auxiliary tank is disposed lower than the main tank. The fuel isolating device includes a ball, a panel attached to a rod, a spring attached to the panel, a switch, a throttle valve actuator, and a throttle valve.

Abstract: A fuel system for supplying LPG fuel, the system including a fuel storage tank and a fuel transfer tank. A first pump pushes fuel to a vehicle engine from the transfer tank and excess fuel from the engine is returned to the storage tank or the transfer tank. A second pump pulls fuel from the storage tank into the transfer tank when a fluid level within the transfer tank falls below a certain level. A method of providing LPG fuel to the engine of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel delivery system for a saddle fuel tank wherein a fuel pump and a jet pump are positioned within an active side of the tank. The jet pump is directly driven by the fuel pump to draw the fuel from a passive side of the tank to the active side of the tank.

Abstract: The tank for fluid under pressure comprises one or an assembled-together plurality of individual containers or modules made at least in part out of composite material. The or each individual container (20) comprises a cylindrical body (22) of composite material, two end plates (30) closing the axial ends of the cylindrical body, and at least one belt passing around the container substantially in a longitudinal direction and bearing against portions of the outside faces of the end plates.

Abstract: A fuel system for a work vehicle such as a tractor includes a pair of fuel tanks located on either side of the vehicle that are connected by a cross feed fuel line. The fuel line permits fuel to flow from both tanks to a common fuel suction line, which, in turn, feeds the vehicle's engine with fuel. The fuel line includes a check valve that prevents the free flow of fluid through the cross feed line when the vehicle is driven across a slope. The check valve is disposed to prevent liquid fuel from flowing away from a fuel suction line and starving the suction line for fuel.

Abstract: A fuel transfer apparatus for providing fuel to a vehicle engine from a plurality of fuel tanks. A transfer pump is positioned intermediate a pair of fuel tanks and is operable to transfer fuel therebetween. Fuel is provided to the engine from a first one of the two fuel tanks. Excess fuel is returned to the first one of the two fuel tanks. When the level in the first fuel tank is less than the level in the second fuel tank by a predetermined amount, the transfer pump transfers an amount of fuel from the second fuel tank to the first fuel tank. Fuel level sensors are utilized to monitor the level of fuel in the two fuel tanks and report to a microprocessor which controls the transfer pump. The microprocessor utilized to control the transfer pump may be incorporated into the transfer pump, may be a stand alone microprocessor, or may comprise an existing vehicle circuit board such as, e.g., the electronic control module (ECM). A fuel transfer line interconnects the two tanks and is located above the two tanks.

Abstract: A fluid flow control mechanism includes a crossover fuel assembly which controls fuel flow between tanks such that an engine fuel intake pipe remains submerged. It is for a work vehicle with a fuel system which has two tanks, three flexible couplings, a tube assembly and a valve assembly. The crossover fuel assembly includes a suction tube assembly, a check valve assembly, a connecting polymeric or elastomeric coupling and multiple clamping mechanisms. The engine fuel intake pipe fluidly connects the crossover fuel assembly to the engine.

Abstract: A device for ventilating and venting a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, has a ventilating device which compensates the pressure in the fuel tank, a separating container for separating fuel from a gas contained in the fuel tank. The operating ventilating device is connected to the separating container, the ventilating device and the separating container being arranged in the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel system for a work vehicle such as a tractor includes a pair of fuel tanks located on either side of the vehicle that are connected by a cross feed fuel line. The fuel line permits fuel to flow from both tanks to a common fuel suction line, which, in turn, feeds the vehicle's engine with fuel. The fuel line includes a check valve that prevents the free flow of fluid through the cross feed line when the vehicle is driven across a slope. The check valve is disposed to prevent liquid fuel from flowing away from a fuel suction line and starving the suction line for fuel.

Abstract: A fuel tank cover assembly for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes a cover adapted to close an opening in the fuel tank having a fuel reservoir disposed therein and a fuel filter disposed within and attached directly to the cover to filter fuel from the fuel tank to an engine of the vehicle.

Abstract: A fuel transfer apparatus for providing fuel to a vehicle engine from a plurality of fuel tanks. A transfer pump is positioned intermediate a pair of fuel tanks and is operable to transfer fuel therebetween. Fuel is provided to the engine from a first one of the two fuel tanks. Excess fuel is returned to the first one of the two fuel tanks. When the level in the first fuel tank is less than the level in the second fuel tank by a predetermined amount, the transfer pump transfers an amount of fuel from the second fuel tank to the first fuel tank. Fuel level sensors are utilized to monitor the level of fuel in the two fuel tanks and report to a microprocessor which controls the transfer pump. The microprocessor utilized to control the transfer pump may be incorporated into the transfer pump, may be a stand alone microprocessor, or may comprise an existing vehicle circuit board such as, e.g., the electronic control module (ECM). A fuel transfer line interconnects the two tanks and is located above the two tanks.

Abstract: A system for use with a plating cell configured to plate objects in a plating process. At least one byproduct is created in a plating substance used in the plating cell. The system includes a purification system configured to remove at least a portion of the at least one byproduct from the plating substance. The purification system comprises at least a first processing vessel, a second processing vessel, and a flow path providing flow from the first processing vessel to the second processing vessel. The flow path may be configured such that the flow from the first vessel to the second vessel is caused by gravity. A method is also provided for removing at least a portion of at least one byproduct from a plating substance used in a plating cell.

Abstract: A dual fuel tank (10) including first fuel tank (12) and a second fuel tank (14). A single fuel hose (16) allows fuel to enter the first fuel tank (12) from an outside source. When the fuel level in the first fuel tank (12) reaches an overflow level (17), fuel passes through a transfer tube (18) from the first fuel tank (12) into the second fuel tank (14). A transfer fuel pump (20) communicates fuel from the second fuel tank (14) to the first fuel tank (16) such that the level of fuel in the first tank (12) is maximized relative to the available fuel in the system. A main fuel pump (22) communicates fuel from the first fuel pump (12) to a remote target (24). In this way the fuel is available from a single location within the dual fuel tank (10) at a wider range of angles of vehicle travel.

Abstract: There are provided water supplying pumps and check valves in the connecting pipe passage connecting a plurality of water supplying tanks arranged for each of the floors, and the connecting pipe passage connecting the water supplying tank at the lowermost floor with a water pipe. The water supplying tanks are provided with dampers having air chambers. Hydraulic pressure in each of the water supplying tanks is detected, operation of the water supplying pump is controlled in response to the hydraulic pressure, thereby the hydraulic pressures in all the water supplying tanks are made equal and the variation in hydraulic pressure of the water supplying tanks is absorbed by the dampers. With such an arrangement as above, even if the variation in hydraulic pressure is severe, the water supplying pump does not show any gradual repeating of stopping of driving and so control of the hydraulic pressure can be carried out accurately and easily.

Abstract: A fuel system including first and second tank portions, first and second fuel pumps in the first and second tank portions, respectively, a first crossover fuel line for transferring fuel from the second tank portion to the first tank portion, and a second crossover fuel line for transferring fuel from the first tank portion to the second tank portion. In one aspect of the invention the first and second tank portions define a bifurcated tank and the first and second crossover fuel lines are housed completely within the bifurcated tank. In another aspect of the invention, the first and second crossover fuel lines extend partially outside the bifurcated tank.

Abstract: A fuel system including first and second tank portions communicating with each other such that the first and second tank portions have a substantially equal vapor pressure, first and second fuel pumps in the first and second tank portions, respectively, and a crossover fuel line for transferring fuel in either direction between the first and second tank portions, the direction of transfer depending on the relative level of fuel in the first and second tank portions. Respective first and second shuttle valves control the direction of fuel flow through the single crossover line to maintain substantially equal fuel levels in both bifurcated portions until the tank is empty. First and second jet pumps communicate with the crossover fuel line and provide the suction needed for fuel transfer.

Abstract: The dispensing assembly for transferring at least two liquid components from a remote source to a metering device and for replenishing component accumulators independently of whether the unit is metering or not, comprises a metering device for at least two components with a metering pump and a remote bulk container for each component, whereby for each component the bulk container is connected via a low pressure transfer pump and low pressure transfer hose to a pump inlet adaptor of the metering pump as well as to an accumulator assembly situated immediately before the inlet of the metering pump. This allows the use of low pressure transfer and low pressure metering systems instead of high pressure metering and high pressure transfer systems and hence lower cost dispensing assemblies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank assembly for a vehicle. A plurality of LPG tanks are communicated one with another through liquid-phase and gas-phase communication pipes and are secured one to another by connection brackets. A plurality of mounting brackets are fastened at one ends thereof to one ends of the plurality of LPG tanks, respectively, and at the other ends thereof to a body of the vehicle, thereby to prevent the connection brackets and the communication pipes from being damaged or broken due to vibration or impact which is generated in or exerted to the vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided an inlet pipe structure which does not require a liquid-level monitoring device or the like. A fuel tank (10) is formed by a main tank (12) and a sub-tank (14). A branch body (28) is connected to a fueling port (26) and an end (24A) of a fueling gun (24) can be selectively inserted into branch openings (32, 33) of the branch body (28). A connecting portion (34A) of the sub-breather tube (34) is fixed inclining toward the main tank (12) to a main tank inlet pipe (16) connected to a branch opening (32) of the branch body (28) at a position near an end portion (16B) of the main tank inlet pipe (16). Further, a connecting portion (36A) of a main breather tube (36) is fixed inclining toward the sub-tank (14) to a sub-tank inlet pipe (20) connected to a branch opening (33) of the branch body (28) at a position near an end portion (20B) of the sub-tank inlet pipe (20).

Abstract: A fuel equalizing method and system for equalizing the amount of fuel in a plurality of fuel tanks connected to a motor, such as the diesel engine of a truck, is described. The system includes an equalization valve having a first common passage with two fuel inlets connected to two fuel tanks and a fuel outlet connected to the motor. A valve actuator member is mounted in the first common passage for longitudinal sliding movement in response to unequal fuel pressure in the two fuel inlets sensed by two fuel pressure sensing elements, which may be spherical balls, connected to the actuator member. A second common passage is provided in the equalization valve with a return fuel inlet connected to the excess fuel outlet of the motor, and two return fuel outlets connected to the two fuel tanks.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for producing a salt solution suitable for use as a liquid ice and snow remover. The apparatus consists of an internal dual-tank arrangement. The exterior walls of the apparatus form an outer containment tank which holds preferably up to 110% of the volume of the internal dual-tank arrangement. The dual-tank arrangement consists of a hopper tank for holding a soluble salt and a holding tank for holding the produced salt solution. A fluid passageway leads from the hopper tank to the holding tank. Water is fed into the lower portion of the hopper tank. It rises through salt or calcium magnesium acetate pellets located in the hopper tank forming a salt solution. The solution flows through two screened outlets into pipes which lead it to the holding tank. Fresh water is introduced into the salt solution as it exits the hopper tank and enters the holding tank.

Abstract: A fuel equalization line device couples in fluid communication vehicle tanks and has one or two conduits joined together by a removable coupling device, which provides for fluid communication between the conduits when engaged to equalize fuel levels within the tanks, and enables the fuel equalization line to be separated into two parts to free the tanks from the vehicle frame during a tank removal operation. A pair of shutoff valves enable the fuel to be retained in the tanks when they are removed from the frame.

Abstract: A bidirectional solenoid operated valve for controlling the flow of a compressed gas to and from a pressurized vessel is provided which automatically blocks the flow of gas out of a cylinder to a gas line in the event of an electrical failure or crash and which will not fail catastrophically in the event of a crash. The bidirectional valve includes a manual lockdown feature, an integral electrical pass through assembly, and a thermally activatable pressure relief device.