Abstract: An auxiliary intake valve device is provided that includes a valve housing that is disposed at an air cleaner cover, has an inlet port and an outlet port, and has a plurality of inlet apertures at the inlet port. In addition, a fixing bracket is disposed within the valve housing and an elastic member is disposed on the fixing bracket. A plurality of valves are supported by the elastic member and are configured to selectively close the inlet apertures and open the inlet apertures when negative pressure is generated at the outlet port.

Abstract: A valve body for a fluid injection valve has a longitudinal axis and includes a base body. The base body has a sidewall defining a recess extending through the base body in an axial direction. The sidewall includes a magnetic material and has at least one opening that perforates the sidewall. The valve body further includes a cover element which includes a non-magnetic material and which is arranged to sealingly cover at least one opening. In addition a fluid injection valve and a method for producing the valve body are disclosed.

Abstract: A incubator chamber comprises a base, lid and plurality of trays, each of which are stackable upon one another in an open or closed configuration. A clamp could be provided having an interior cavity sized and dimensioned to simultaneously receive a portion of a perimeter of each of a base and a lid.

Abstract: Provided is a shock absorber that includes a disk support section protruding between an intermediate seat and an inner seat, having a tip height position in a protruding direction higher than that of the inner seat and lower than that of the intermediate seat, and continuously or discontinuously disposed in an annular shape. In a state in which a first disk is pressed against the inner seat and placed on an outer seat, the intermediate seat and the disk support section, in the first disk, a first bending section bent in a convex shape toward a valve main body side is formed between the inner seat and the disk support section, and a second bending section bent in a convex shape toward a side spaced apart from the valve main body is formed between the disk support section and the outer seat.

Abstract: A support rack includes a rack body providing a locating groove, two coupling structures, a hinged stop plate and transverse positioning grooves, a U-shaped support bar having two axle-shaped end portions respectively pivotally coupled to the coupling structures for supporting a tablet PC in one of a series of tilted positions to let the tablet PC be stopped against the stop plate or selectively positioned in one of the transverse positioning grooves, and a fan module mounted in the rack body for cooling the tablet PC, ultrabook or notebook being used with the support rack.

Abstract: A fueling station dispenser for distributing a combustible gas that is lighter than air, and that includes electrical and gas handling sections in the same frame. A vapor barrier in the cabinet blocks fugitive gas that may be present in the gas handling section from entering the electrical section. According to most applicable codes, by isolating combustible gas from the electrical section gives it a Class I, Division 2 designation. Which eliminates the need to seal or air purge the electronics section as this designation allows for electronics that under normal intended operating conditions do not generate an arc with sufficient energy to initiate combustion.

Abstract: An improved retention apparatus includes a wedge element that is disposed between a brace element and a flow element of a nuclear reactor system. The retention apparatus further includes an engagement assembly that is engaged with the wedge element and that is structured to engage at least one of the brace element and the flow element. The engagement assembly includes a deflectable element such as a spring that is structured to apply a retention force in an engagement direction of the wedge element to resist movement of the flow element during operation of the nuclear reactor system, such as movement due to vibration.

Abstract: In one featured embodiment, a sleeve for a valve includes a sleeve body surrounding a center axis and defined by an overall length extending from a first end to a second end. The sleeve body has a central bore extending from the first end to the second end. The central bore has a first surface portion comprising a piston contact surface that is defined by a first inner diameter, wherein the piston contact surface is configured to slide against a piston to be received within the central bore. In one example, a ratio of the overall length to the first inner diameter is between 3.51 and 3.63.

Abstract: An apparatus has a base and a flow path assembly movably supported by the base and defining a serpentine flow path having an entry opening and an exit opening. An actuator is coupled with the flow path assembly and the base and is configured to rotate the flow path assembly between a vertical and an angled position relative to the base. The flow path is configured to allow a column of a first fluid with a first density to be trapped between columns of a second fluid with a second density higher than the first density. The first fluid column has a first height and the second fluid columns have second heights, so that a volume of the first fluid and a volume of the second fluid flow through the flow path and through the exit opening as the flow path assembly is rotated between the vertical and angled positions.

Abstract: A remotely mountable irrigation unit which can be mounted in any location desired by the user, or due to system constraints, which utilizes quick disconnects, for ease of installation or moving to another location. The preferred embodiment of the present invention centralizes all of an irrigation systems control valves, wiring, and includes the irrigation control unit, thus ensuring ease of maintenance and installation. The unit may be controllable via personal computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet allowing the user to program all aspects of the system, from zone irrigation duration, to which zones receive irrigation at what time, and observe system performance such as power consumption, fluid consumption, and determine if there are any leaks in the system via pressure drops sensed at one of the valves.

Abstract: An airflow guide member includes an airflow guide cover and a movable plate. The airflow guide cover includes a top plate and a number of airflow guide plates extending in a fore-and-aft direction from a bottom of the top plate. Front ends of the airflow guide plates extend forward and out of a front side of the top plate. The movable plate is slidably connected to the top plate and is capable of sliding forward to cover the front ends of the airflow guide plates.

Abstract: A vehicular engine assembly includes an engine, a panel, and a snorkel. The panel is associated with the engine and includes a panel surface, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The first and second side walls extend substantially upwardly from the panel surface and define a channel. The channel is configured to receive an elongated member. The snorkel includes an attachment tab having a leg member and a foot portion. The foot portion is adjacent to and overlies at least a portion of each of the first and second side walls. The foot portion cooperates with the first and second side walls to constrain the elongated member within the channel.

Abstract: A card socket assembly includes a card socket and a non-conductive airflow guide member. The card socket includes a main body defining a slot, and two latches rotatably connected to opposite ends of the main body. The airflow guide member includes a main plate and an airflow guide plate. A bottom of the main plate is inserted into the slot of the card socket. Two notches are defined in a first end and a second end of the main plate opposite to the first end, to receive the latches. The airflow guide plate is formed on the first end of the main plate, and includes an airflow guide portion slanted relative to the main plate, to guide airflow away from the card socket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-lever mixing cartridge, comprising a head piece (1), which accommodates a bottom piece (8), and a disk control having a control disk (5) that is arranged in a rotatable and pivotable manner via a rotatably and pivotably mounted spindle (2). The bottom piece (8) is connected to the head piece (1) via a latching connection and is sealed against the head piece (1) by means of a sealing element. Furthermore, one, preferably two inlet channels (81) and an outlet channel (82) are provided in the bottom piece (8), wherein the bottom piece (8) has an axial shoulder (83) through which only the inlet channels (81) are guided.

Abstract: A self adjusting flap is disclosed. The self adjusting flap comprises a solid body including a hinge. The flap includes a flexible skin stretched across an array of equi-spaced ridges on a convex surface of the hinged solid body, such that lift and drag forces due to fluid flow across it causes the flap to rotate about the hinge and automatically orient itself to minimize flow losses through turbulence while shielding objects downstream from flow induced drag.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system formed of a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first surface and a pair of first walls extending outwardly from the first surface. The second component includes a second surface facing the first surface. The second component includes a pair of second walls and a pair of inner walls which both extend outwardly from the second surface. Each of the pair of second walls and each of the pair of first walls are vibrationally welded at a primary weld joint. The pair of inner walls extends outwardly from the second surface and sealingly contacts the first surface to define a fluid passage and a pair of cavities on either side of the fluid passage. Weld flash formed during the vibrational welding of the primary joints is contained within the pair of cavities and prevented from entering the fluid passage.

Abstract: A method of reforming an annular attachment flange of an outer annular portion of a gas generator case, including inserting a first fixture element within the annular portion, the first fixture element conforming to an inner surface of the flange and forcing the flange radially outwardly passed a desired orientation, pressing the attachment flange against the first fixture element with a second annular fixture element surrounding the flange and conforming to an outer surface of the flange, heating the outer portion pressed by the fixture elements to a temperature and time period corresponding to an annealing of the material of the outer portion, forcing cooling of the outer portion, and disengaging the cooled outer portion from the fixture elements so that the released flange extends at the desired orientation. A gas generator case including a reformed outer portion and an unused inner portion is also discussed.

Abstract: Embodiments related to hardware and methods for processing a semiconductor substrate are disclosed. One example film deposition reactor includes a process gas distributor including a plasma gas-feed inlet located to supply plasma gas to a plasma generation region within the film deposition reactor and a precursor gas-feed inlet located to supply film precursor gas downstream of the plasma generation region; an insulating confinement vessel configured to maintain a plasma generation region at a reduced pressure within the film deposition reactor and an inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) coil arranged around a portion of a sidewall of the insulating confinement vessel and positioned so that the sidewall separates the plasma generation region from the ICP coil; and a susceptor configured to support the semiconductor substrate so that a film deposition surface of the semiconductor substrate is exposed to a reaction region formed downstream of the process gas distributor.

Abstract: A gas appliance including a frame and a control knob assembly connected to the frame, the control knob assembly including a gas valve with a valve stem, a control knob attached to the valve stem, and a valve restraint. The valve restraint is substantially fixed relative to the frame and longitudinally disposed substantially between the gas valve and control knob, and is configured to limit lateral movement of the valve stem.

Abstract: A mounting system for connecting an after-treatment component to a frame is disclosed. The mounting system may have a front center bracket connectable to a front end of the after-treatment component. The mounting system may further have a front link, which may have a first end connected to the front center bracket and a second end connectable to the frame. The mounting system may also have a rear center bracket connectable to a rear end of the after-treatment component. In addition, the mounting system may have a rear link, which may have a first end connected to the rear center bracket and a second end connectable to the frame.

Abstract: A mounting foot for mounting an after-treatment component to a frame is disclosed. The mounting foot may have a pad connectable to the frame. The mounting foot may also have a slider slidably connected to the pad. In addition, the mounting foot may have a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may have a first end connectable to the after-treatment component and a second end connected to the slider.

Abstract: A valve box platform is disclosed. The valve box platform may include a peripheral wall having a receiving surface for receiving a valve box. A first recess may be positioned within the peripheral wall. The first recess may include a knockout portion selectively disclosed therein. The peripheral wall may also include a U-shaped recess having a rounded receiving portion with the U-shaped recess being aligned with the first recess.

Abstract: A water device comprising at least a water-carrying vessel and head, and a structure configured to blend in with a landscape environment wherein the structure conceals at least a portion of the water-carrying vessel while leaving the head exposed. Depending on the configuration, the structure may resemble a rock, bark, plant trunk, stone, bedding material, pavers, edge brick and similar decorative landscaping items and may be fabricated of resins, cements, epoxies, fillers, polymers, metals, recycled materials. Natural articles like stone and bark may also be used. Illumination systems, speakers and self-contained music systems may be included as well. Power may be provided by batteries, electricity or solar panels.

Abstract: A cover for a box containing a fluid includes a top panel with a tuck flap. A perforated end of the tuck flap is coupled to a detachable attachment along a perforated line. The attachment includes instructions for forming the cover and also includes user-fillable labels. When the cover is in an assembled state, the perforated line forms a perforated edge that is tucked between panels of the cover and therefore hidden from view. A front panel of the cover includes an opening having edges. At least portions of the edges are inserted into a peripheral slot of a spigot that is coupled to a bladder contained in the box to provide additional support to the spigot and secure the cover to the box.

Abstract: A height-adjustable drain fitting for a flushing tank comprises a drain valve housing, a valve body that can be lifted along an actuating axis so as to initiate flushing, an actuating unit that acts on the valve body and controls the movement of the valve body, an actuating member which acts on the actuating unit, an actuating element that acts on the actuating member and by means of which the actuating member can be actuated by the user, and a mounting element having a receptacle for mounting the actuating member. The mounting element is displaceable relative to the drain valve housing and is connected thereto for adjusting the height. The actuating member has the shape of an actuating rod and is designed so as to be height-adjustable.

Abstract: A housing of a pressure-loaded component includes a pressure-loaded channel system which corresponds to the tensile and/or compressive strength properties of the housing material and to the tensile and/or compressive stresses in the housing material during operation of the pressure-loaded component. The housing also includes a channel rounded profile configured to be adapted to include a formed asymmetry. The formed asymmetry is configured to reduce tensile stresses occurring in operation and thus increase the load carrying capacity of the housing as a whole.

Abstract: A showerhead bracket having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a valve and a valve housing. the valve may be operably connected between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The valve includes a valve inlet port, a low flow exit port and a high flow exit port. The valve housing is disposed between the fluid inlet and the valve inlet port. And the valve can selectively rotate within the valve housing.

Abstract: A structure of a solenoid valve attached to a resin cover by insert-molding, the solenoid valve includes a valve body having a cylindrical shape and at least two fluid passages, a spool housed in the valve body and slidable therein in an axial direction relative to the valve body, a solenoid for actuating the spool, wherein a plurality of flanges is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the valve body, and at least one of the flanges has a through hole formed in the axial direction relative to the valve body.

Abstract: A mount structure for a control valve unit is provided to permit selective mounting of a small first control valve unit or a large second control valve unit on bodies of construction machines of different models the same family without incurring an increase in the number of kinds of parts or components. The control valve unit may be a small first control valve unit or a large second control valve unit. The mount structure is constructed such that upon mounting the first or second control valve unit on a bracket on which the first or second control valve unit may be selectively mounted, a barycentric position of the bracket with the first control valve unit mounted thereon and a barycentric position of the bracket with the second control valve unit mounted thereon are located on an imaginary line connecting paired hanging-member fixing portions of the bracket.

Abstract: A residual pressure valve (10; 10a; 10b) for a flow medium, in particular for air, the flow passage (30) of which is arranged in a valve housing (15) and is designed so as to allow flows to pass in different directions and so as to be interrupted by an at least partially movable sealing element (41; 41a) depending on the pressure of the flow medium, wherein an energy store (45) which is in particular designed as a pressure spring, the sealing element (41; 41a) is seated against a counter element (21; 21a) in a sealing manner when the flow medium drops below a minimum pressure in order to interrupt the flow passage (30), and wherein the flow path (30) has two separate bores (32, 58) which are arranged coaxially in relation to one another and are connected to one another by at least one connecting channel (33).

Abstract: A protective device for a wastewater sensor of a wastewater lift station is characterized by a protector that is sealed against wastewater intrusion at an upper end and open at a tapered lower end, with the protector disposed about at least a portion of a wastewater level sensor assembly. The protector is retained vertically within the lift station such that the bottom opening is proximate a bottom of the lift station. The protector may be incorporated into a wastewater level sensor assembly for a wastewater lift station utilizing, for example, a float-type water level sensor, a multiple discrete electrode-type water level sensor, or a transducer-type water level sensor.

Abstract: A hydraulic cylinder has a main body portion with a piston bore extending in a longitudinal direction of the main body portion from a first end to a second end of the main body portion. A first cylinder mounting bracket extends in the longitudinal direction and has at least one aperture disposed along the length of the bracket for locating and securing the hydraulic cylinder to a structure. A manifold mounting portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion and has a first fluid passageway extending in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end. Thus, a manifold can be mounted to the manifold mounting portion at one of a plurality of different positions and/or orientations along the length of the hydraulic cylinder while allowing fluid communication between a fluid port of the manifold and the fluid passageway of the manifold mounting portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve (1) comprising at least one flange portion (2, 3) for securing to a wellhead Christmas tree (5) for shutting off a pipe outlet (50) from the wellhead Christmas tree (5). According to the invention at least one of the flange portions (2) comprises integrated devices (6a, 6b, 6, 14, 15) for operation of a second unit (10) mounted outside the valve (1).

Abstract: An actuator mounting system is provided. The actuator mounting system includes a flow body and an actuator configured to be coupled to the flow body. The flow body includes a plurality of mounting points and the actuator is configured to be coupled to the flow body in a plurality of predetermined positions via the plurality of mounting points.

Abstract: A valve box platform is disclosed. The valve box platform may include a peripheral wall having a receiving surface for receiving a valve box. The receiving surface may have an elevated peripheral surface that extends around an outer periphery of the receiving surface and a recessed peripheral surface that extends around an inner periphery of the receiving surface. A knockout portion may be positioned within the peripheral wall. The knockout portion may have a protruding portion that comprises a portion of the elevated peripheral surface of the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall may include a U-shaped recess having a rounded receiving portion, the U-shaped recess being aligned with the knockout portion.

Abstract: A valve housing for a vacuum valve has opposed valve openings (8, 9), which have axes (10, 11) and are surrounded by flanges (6, 7) of the valve housing, these flanges being connected to housing parts (1, 2) of the valve housing. A respective flange (6, 7) has, or is formed on the whole by, a sheet metal part (12, 13) formed in a U-shaped manner, as viewed in a longitudinal center section through the flange (6, 7), parallel to the axis (10, 11) of the valve opening (8, 9), and directed via its open side toward the housing part (1, 2). The U-shaped sheet metal part (12, 13) includes inner and outer branches (14, 15) annularly surrounding the axis (10, 11) of the valve opening (8, 9) and a base crosspiece (16) connecting the inner and the outer branch (14, 15).

Abstract: A holder device for attaching to a supporting surface includes two attachment devices each having a housing, two suction members each having an outer peripheral portion engaged with the housing, and a shank attached to the suction member for moving the central portion of the suction member toward and away from a supporting surface, two carriers each has a cam member connected to the shank with a pivot shaft for selectively moving the shank and securing the housing to the supporting surface when the carrier is rotated relative to the housing to a working position where the carrier is in line with the shank, the shank and the suction member are released when the carrier is rotated relative to the housing to a folding position where the carrier is tilted relative to the shank.

Abstract: Loops may be installed on a high pressure flow line and/or well service flow line to reduce movement of components of the flow line in the event of a rupture and/or substantial dislocation of at least a portion of the flow line. At least one restraining link having at least one flexible loop extends across at least one swivel assembly and is secured to adjoining pipes of the flow line. The at least one restraining link is secured while the swivel assembly is in an angled position. A length of the at least one restraining link is less than a horizontal length of the at least one swivel assembly while in an in-line position, preventing, or substantially preventing, the swivel assembly from moving to, or substantially towards, the in-line position. Also, at least one flexible anchor support tether may be wrapped around a coupling between tubular components of the flow line so as to create a right connection loop and a left connection loop. Right and left anchor tethers are looped through the connection loops.

Abstract: A compression system is disposed in a container and shipped to a location having a supply of natural gas. The compression system connects to the natural gas supply, compresses gas from the supply, and provides compressed gas to a consumer. The container, which can be a standardized ISO shipping container, is fitted with removable vents at designated locations. Strategic positioning of compression system components in combination with the removable vents allows for ready access to the compression system for repair and maintenance.

Abstract: A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position.

Abstract: A hydraulic valve for a vehicle transmission includes a housing, a valve piston, an actuating piston, and a bi-stable spring. The housing is connectable with an inlet passage and an outlet passage for the transmission. The valve piston is sealed to the housing and selectively blocks a fluid flow between the inlet passage and the outlet passage. The actuating piston is sealed to the housing and is arranged to be displaceable by a hydraulic pressure in the inlet passage. The bi-stable spring is engaged with the valve piston and the actuating piston. In some example embodiments, the bi-stable spring is axially fixed with regards to the valve piston and displaceable by the actuating piston.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food steamer. The food steamer comprises a food preparation chamber (2), a steam generator (3) communicating with the food preparation chamber (2) so that steam is able to flow from the steam generator (3) to the food preparation chamber (2), and a contaminant prevention means (8) configured to prevent the ingress of contaminants from the food preparation chamber (2) into the steam generator (3). The present invention also relates to an apparatus for preventing the ingress of contaminants from a food preparation chamber (2) into a steam generator (3) of a food steamer.

Abstract: A mounting for an injector includes at least one main body and a cap jointly or commonly forming a receptacle for the injector. The main body is formed of metal sheets which are connected to each other and together form at least one annular chamber which extends around the receptacle. In particular, a mounting for an injector is provided, which has a simple technical construction and can be cooled (optionally in a controlled manner). Moreover, the mounting has a particularly lightweight construction and is adapted to operation with considerable temperature differences. An injection device integrated in a mounting is also provided.

Abstract: A liquid delivery system includes a portable tap stand connectable to a source of liquid, and a portable, collapsible liquid container shaped and dimensioned to allow the tap stand to stand therein during use. The tap stand includes a pipe having an inlet and multiple outlets, a respective tap being connected to each outlet. The tap stand further includes legs coupled to the pipe and configured to support the pipe in an upright position.

Abstract: An irrigation valve vault including a base frame member having a plurality of sides forming an enclosed area including a first side having a water inlet passage with a plurality of apertures along its length and opening into the enclosed area, a second side having a plurality of apertures extending from the enclosed area to connection points for water lines located on the outside of the second side, a plurality of valves located within the enclosed area and connecting between apertures on the first side and apertures on the second side, a sloped compartment located on top of the base frame, and a lid placed on the top aperture of the sloped compartment.

Abstract: A hydraulic supply unit for lubricating and/or cooling mechanical and electrical components disposed in the nacelle of a wind power plant, and for supplying hydraulic actuating devices with hydraulic fluid, characterized by a tank that is divided into chambers and has a first chamber for providing oil lubricating the gearbox of the wind power plant, a second chamber for providing hydraulic oil used to operate hydraulic actuating devices of the wind power plant, a first connection for connecting the first chamber to a line for supplying the gearbox with lubricating oil, and a second connection for connecting the second chamber to a line for supplying the hydraulically operated actuating devices with hydraulic oil, and a heat exchanger for dissipating heat from the hydraulic oil, the gearbox oil and a coolant that is fed to the heat exchanger and absorbs lost heat at the electrical components of the wind power plant.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a fixed structure for faucets and bathroom accessories, which at least includes a base and an external part, wherein the bottom side of the base is fixed on a connected body and the base has a hollow chamber in the body, at least a functional hole is set on the circumference of the body, an elastic piece is extended inwards from a part of circumference of the functional hole, a convex column is set on the end of the elastic piece; the external part has a hollow chamber set on the bottom side for placing the body of the base, and at least a slipping hole set on the circumference of the hollow chamber is provided for the convex column of the elastic piece to buckle into for positioning, to thereby achieve the purpose of quickly assembly and conveniently installing and operating.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid scattering prevention cup which has a relatively simple construction and is easy to manufacture, has excellent durability, and can effectively prevent liquid droplets from bouncing off the inner peripheral surface of the cup. The liquid scattering prevention cup is disposed such that it surrounds a periphery of a substrate held and rotated by a substrate holding mechanism for preventing scattering of liquid droplets coming out of the rotating substrate. The liquid scattering prevention cup has a hydrophilic coating formed on at least part of the inner peripheral surface thereof and facing the substrate held and rotated by the substrate holding mechanism. The at least part of the inner peripheral surface has been subjected to surface roughening.

Abstract: A vent valve assembly includes a first housing component, a second housing component, and a third housing component, as well as a first valve and a second valve. The first, second, and third housing components are configured to assemble together along one directional axis with the second housing component, the first valve and the second valve between the first and third housing components and with the second valve laterally-spaced from the first valve. The assembled first, second, and third housing components define a nonlinear vapor flow path that redirects vapor from the first valve to the second valve, thereby reducing an overall height of the vent valve assembly.

Abstract: A combinatorial processing chamber is provided. The processing chamber includes a substrate support rotatable around a central axis. The substrate support has a plurality of subsections operable to be isolated from each other. The plurality of subsections has a rotatable support cell independently controllable from the substrate support. A vacuum source in fluid communication with a gap defined around a peripheral region of the substrate support is provided. The vacuum source is in fluid communication with a peripheral region of each rotatable support cell of the plurality of subsections.