Abstract: A communication system is included in a work string. The communication system includes a communication cable and a crimp sleeve. The communication cable has a housing with a communication line and a metal tube therein, a free line end of the communication line and a free tube end of the metal tube extending from an open end of the housing. The crimp sleeve includes a first sleeve section having a first inner diameter configured to receive the open end of the housing, a second sleeve section having a second inner diameter configured to receive the free tube end of the metal tube, and an opening configured to allow the free line end of the communication line to pass out of the crimp sleeve.

Abstract: An insertable device is designed to control uterine hemorrhaging after birth by facilitating contractile movement of the uterus. An insertable device comprises a tube having a connecting portion and a suction portion and a seal positioned along the length of the connecting portion proximal to the suction portion. Upon insertion of the suction portion and seal into the uterus, the seal abuts a vaginal canal and forms a seal between a vaginal opening and the uterus. The suction portion comprises a first loop having an opening that is oriented away from an interior wall of the uterus when inserted into the uterus. The connecting portion of the tube couples to a pump that when actuated generates a negative pressure within the uterus, resulting in a uniform mechanical stimulus to the uterine wall in order to facilitate tamponade and contractile movement of the tissue.

Abstract: A fastening means is for attaching a cable to a tubular body. The tubular body has a sleeve with a first end face and a second end face. The fastening means has a first attachment part arranged with a first abutment surface for resting against the first end face; a second attachment part arranged with a second abutment surface for resting against the second end face; both the first attachment part and the second attachment part including a through cable recess; and a tightening device for pulling the first attachment part and the second attachment part towards each other. The fastening means is characterized by the first attachment part and the second attachment part being adjustably connected in a spaced-apart manner via the tightening device.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for forming pipe insulation are disclosed. The pipe insulation has properties that are non-homogenous through its thickness.

Abstract: An armoured power cable (10) comprises a cable core (11) and an armour layer (21) comprising a plurality of armouring wires (22) laid around the cable core (11), wherein at least 10% of the armouring wires (22) are wavy wires (23) having a zig-zag shape laying on the outer surface of the cable core (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a high strength transparent high density polyethylene article comprising the steps of (i) heating a high density polyethylene (HDPE) to a temperature above the melting temperature (Tm) of the HDPE; (ii) molding the heated HDPE obtained in step (i) to form a hot molded HDPE article; (iii) cooling the hot molded HDPE article to a temperature below Tm to form a melt-crystallized HDPE article; (iv) stretching the melt-crystallized HDPE article to a total draw ratio of at least 5 comprising at least one stretching step of the article at a temperature T1 below the melting temperature Tm to a draw ratio (DR1) of at least 2 to form an oriented HDPE article, wherein the HDPE has a melt flow index (MFI) measured at 21.6 kg and 190° C. according to ASTM D1238 of at most 1.5 g/I Omin, an isotropic density measured according to ISO 1 183-1 A of at most 0.955 g/cm3 and a Tm measured according to ISO 1 1357-3 of greater than 130° C.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a discharge system for usage in fluid transportation. Further, embodiments relate to a discharge system comprising a plurality of discharge apparatuses that may remove a fluid from one area and transport it to another area. A discharge system may comprise a first discharge apparatus, wherein the first discharge apparatus comprises a tubular, wherein the tubular comprises a plurality of sections, a central bore, a first opening, and a second opening; and a second discharge apparatus, wherein the second discharge apparatus comprises the tubular.

Abstract: A multifunctional nursing mattress, which includes a mattress main body. The mattress body includes a plurality of inflatable bags arranged in parallel with each other, a mattress cover for wrapping the plurality of inflatable bags, a back lifting inflatable bag, a left-side overturning inflatable bag, a right-side overturning inflatable bag and a foot lifting inflatable bag arranged under the mattress main body. The anti-bedsore mattress of the present invention has the advantages of simple structure and reasonable design, and can realize the functions of back lifting, turning over and foot lifting, which is advantageous for the user to adjust the body posture and has the preventive effect on bedsore.

Abstract: A component for filling a liquid into a liquid container has a filler neck that comprises a filler opening and an outflow portion that can be connected to the liquid container and has an outflow opening. At least one intermediate portion is located between the filler neck and the outflow portion and which, at least in a part adjoining the filler neck, forms at least one widening of the component relative to the filler neck for calming a liquid filled into the component.

Abstract: A method for compensating for a loss of traction of a rail vehicle, preferably a freight locomotive, in a track curve, is particularly pertinent when the rail vehicle is starting up and/or is on an incline. Comparably unfavorable frictional conditions between a track and at least one driven track wheel of the rail vehicle are changed into comparably favorable frictional conditions by actively steering the track wheel on the rail.

Abstract: Breathing tube assemblies for use with a respiratory therapy device, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, includes an elbow that permits adjustment of a position of the breathing tube assembly relative to the respiratory therapy device. In some arrangements, the breathing tube assembly includes a breathing tube and a swivel elbow. The breathing tube is rotationally fixed relative to the respiratory therapy device and the swivel elbow rotatable relative to the breathing tube. In other arrangements, the breathing tube assembly includes an elbow that can be coupled to the respiratory therapy device in one of several possible positions.

Abstract: A penetration fitting assembly includes a pipe gasket having an annular portion defining a central opening and first and second stem portions extending in opposite directions from the annular portion, an inner ring assembly configured to surround the pipe gasket and including first and second inner ring halves, a ring gasket assembly configured to surround the inner ring assembly and including first and second ring gasket halves, a wall gasket, an outer ring assembly configured to surround the ring gasket assembly and including first and second outer ring halves, and a clamp configured to surround the outer ring assembly. When the penetration fitting assembly is installed, the outer ring assembly compresses the wall gasket against the wall of the sump, the clamp compresses the ring gasket assembly between the inner ring assembly and the outer ring assembly, and the clamp compresses the pipe gasket against the pipe or conduit.

Abstract: A patch is provided and described that can be used with the installation of a cured-in-place structural liner in a conduit when the conduit has protrusions into the conduit. The patch is made with similar material to the liner, or felt, and is impregnated with epoxy. The patch may be shaped to more closely match the anticipated curve of the outer surface of the liner. Tools for the installation of the patches, a method of use, and tools for measuring the quality of the installation of the patch before the installation of the structural liner, are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a faucet comprising a faucet housing configured as a tubular member with a cavity and a faucet body that includes a head and a conduit. A water inlet end of the head is connected to the conduit. A first support is received in the cavity and located in a water outlet end of the faucet housing. The head is freely received in the first support and a purified water pipe is embedded detachably into the first support. A mounting seat is configured to function as a water distributor and is detachably engaged with the faucet housing. A valve cartridge is received in the mounting seat and configured to control the shut off of the conduit and the purified water pipe, and to separate the flow path of the tap-water and the flow path the purified water.

Abstract: A tubular for downhole use, the tubular including a pipe, an insulation layer surrounding the pipe, and a protective layer around the insulation layer and comprising a polymer. The protective layer can also include a compression layer adjacent to the insulation layer. There may be reinforcement material in the protective layer, for example encapsulated by the elastomer. The tubular may have bare portions at the ends for manipulation of the tubulars to form a tubing string. A sleeve may be provided using the same layer structure to insulate the bare portions which form joints of the tubing string. The sleeve can also include a base layer.

Abstract: A system of visual and non-visual marks for PVC pipes and couplings which allows users to group PVC pipes and couplings by type, size, and composition with a series of colors, shapes, swirls, patterns. The series of colors, shapes, swirls, patterns are applied to the PVC pipes and couplings by etching, painting, applying stickers, and or molding into the PVC itself. The non-visual mark utilize the magnetic and radio reflective nature of the marks to allow remote identification of the plumbing pipes and couplings after being buried.

Abstract: A plug for sealing a pipe element has a cylindrical body with a circumferential groove which receives seals. The plug fits within the pipe element and is secured and sealed by a deformation formed in the pipe element by a circumferential groove. The deformation mechanically engages the grooves in the body of the adapter and the plug.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a discharge system for usage in fluid transportation. Further, embodiments relate to a discharge system comprising a plurality of discharge apparatuses that may remove a fluid from one area and transport it to another area. A discharge system may comprise a first discharge apparatus, wherein the first discharge apparatus comprises a tubular, wherein the tubular comprises a plurality of sections, a central bore, a first opening, and a second opening; and a second discharge apparatus, wherein the second discharge apparatus comprises the tubular.

Abstract: A dressing composition for use as a skin dressing comprises an elastomeric-adhesive composition, and a zeolite comprising releasably adsorbed nitric oxide. The zeolite may comprise a transition metal cation such as Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ag or a mixture thereof as an extra-framework metal cation, preferably Zn. The elastomeric adhesive composition may be a hydrocolloid-adhesive composition comprising, hydrocolloid and elastomer. The dressing composition releases nitric oxide, which may have beneficial effects, when used on wounds or moist skin, with a substantially constant release rate over a long period of time. A dressing including a layer of the dressing composition has a backing layer and may have a release liner removably attached to the skin-contacting surface of the dressing layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective element for connecting to a concrete element of a tunnel extension, which has a protective section having a first side facing the concrete element (10), on which first side at least one connecting element (17) is provided for establishing a retaining connection of the protective section to the concrete element (10), wherein the protective section is made from at least one plastic material, characterized in that the protective section (20) has at least one drainage element (40) through which a fluid can pass from the first side of the protective section (20) to the opposite side of the protective section (20) facing away from the concrete element (10).

Abstract: A medical instrument includes a first tube body and a second tube body joined to the first tube body by being inserted in the lumen of the first tube body. The second tube body is more rigid than the first tube body. The medical instrument includes a coating layer made of a biocompatible material disposed on the inner peripheral surfaces of the first and second tube bodies. The inner peripheral surface of the second tube body is radially inward of the inner peripheral surface of the first tube body to create a level difference portion. The thickness of the part of the coating layer which coats the level difference portion is larger than the thickness of the level difference portion.

Abstract: A cable surround material for a cable of an electricity transmission system comprising a mixture of: an additive containing carbon; sand; and cement, wherein the material comprises, by weight, approximately 60-80% carbon containing additive, approximately 5-10% cement, and a remainder of sand.

Abstract: A patch is provided and described that can be used with the installation of a cured-in-place structural liner in a conduit when the conduit has protrusions into the conduit. The patch is made with similar material to the liner, or felt, and is impregnated with epoxy. The patch may be shaped to more closely match the anticipated curve of the outer surface of the liner. Tools for the installation of the patches, a method of use, and tools for measuring the quality of the installation of the patch before the installation of the structural liner, are also described.

Abstract: A sprayer hose for a fluid delivery device includes a waterway tube having an outer surface. The sprayer hose further includes at least one energy wire extending helically around the outer surface of the waterway tube and a covering layer positioned outwardly of the waterway tube and the at least one energy wire.

Abstract: The method of remediating a blockage with a subsea pipeline by engaging two or more remediating sections with the pipeline while the remediating sections are in an open position, closing the two or more remediating sections around the pipeline, flowing a warmed fluid into the first of the one or more remediating sections, and allowing the warmed fluid to flow from the first of the remediating sections into a second of the two or more remediating sections.

Abstract: An archery bow stabilizer includes an elongated tube formed of at least two concentric layers of alternating stiffness or rigidity. The layers are formed of different materials, one have a low degree of stiffness and the other having a higher degree of stiffness relative to the material of low stiffness. The low stiffness material is a natural fiber material and the high stiffness material is a metal or composite material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical device comprising a restraining assembly configured to assist in restraining a catheter shaft in a deflected configuration. The resistance assembly may include an inner restraining assembly and an outer restraining assembly configured to engage one another and create normal and frictional resistances therebetween sufficient to prevent unintentional and/or undesired proximal, retracting movement of an actuator, and thus, to prevent changes in a desired deflected configuration of the catheter shaft. In one embodiment, the restraining assembly is configured to allow for temporary, i.e., reversible, restraining of the catheter shaft in the deflected configuration.

Abstract: A fire protection product for use as fire protection of a pipe (10), comprising an active layer (11) of a material containing an active substance which, when subjected to heat, expands and undergoes one or more endothermic reaction processes, the active layer (11) enclosing the pipe (10) on at least a length of the pipe to be protected; a plurality of distance pieces (12) extending a distance outwardly from the active layer (11); and an outer tubular cladding (13) supported by the distance pieces (12) and enclosing the pipe (10), the active layer (11) and the distance pieces (12). The active layer (11), the distance pieces (12) and the outer tubular cladding (13) define a space (15) with a volume, which can accommodate the active substance (11) after the active substance (11) has expanded. The active substance can be rubber based or polymer based.

Abstract: A heatable media line includes a connecting part, which establishes an electrical connection, and serves to introduce a heat conductor into a media line section. A connection of the heat conductor with contact-forming parts is set up in an end part, and the heat conductor is tightly accommodated in boreholes of a coupling part by means of two sealing bodies spaced apart from each other, as well as introduced into the media line section by way of a supporting body for purposes of heating a medium flowing in the latter. In order to produce a reliable seal intended to prevent the medium from penetrating into the end part, recesses in the walls of the coupling part and an interruption of a creepage distance are configured between the sealing bodies such that the heat conductor is directly in contact with the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: Self-sealing bellows for use with vehicles are disclosed. An example bellows includes a tubular body being expandable and contractible along an axis of the body. The bellows also includes a lining disposed along a surface of the body and a liquid or gelatinous material disposed between the body and the lining. The liquid or gelatinous material hardens when exposed to a fluid.

Abstract: A thermal pack (10) and associated control system (32, 44) for the therapeutic treatment of a mammal. The pack (10) is made from a flexible, heat conductive, liquid impermeable material and has an inlet (18) through which fluid can be transferred into the pack (10), a passageway through which fluid can flow and an outlet (20) through which fluid may be removed from the pack (10). The passageway within the pack (10) also has a separator element (22) that forms a track (22, 24) along which the fluid can flow and keeps the walls of the pack (1) spaced apart so that the fluid flow is not restricted if the pack (10) is flexed in use.

Abstract: A biological navigation device that can be attached or integrated with an elongated tool, such as an endoscope, is disclosed. The device can be used for propulsive advance through a biological lumen. The device can anchor to the biological lumen. The device can subsequently or concurrently propel the endoscope and anchor the device to the biological lumen. Methods for using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: An irrigation pipe is formed from a sheet rolled into a tube about a longitudinal axis, and having overlapped lateral margins. The sheet has a fabric layer and an outer layer formed on the fabric layer. The pipe includes axially extending load bearing members which are in contact with the outer layer. The load bearing members are lacking at least in the vicinity of one or both of the overlapped lateral margins.

Abstract: A device used in marketing contests, particularly for the drawing of tickets which are put into a rotating raffle drum (G), and whose main purpose is to provide a dynamic and automated device that, advantageously, allows feeding of tickets even when the rotating drum is moving, enables constant and uniform shuffling of said tickets, thus ensuring randomness of the drawing with greater safety and ease and, at the same time, provides public entertainment. Said raffle device (E) comprises a rotating raffle drum (G), a stand (S), a rotation mechanism (R), a ticket feeding device (D), a compressed air power unit (C) and a power, command and control board (Q), including an electronic control unit (not depicted) such as a PLC. Device (E) may further comprise a ticket swirling mechanism (T) interconnected to a compressed air power unit (C) and a lighting system (not depicted) conveniently associated with the rotating drum (G).

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a marked conduit or tube including: a hollow body having an outer surface, a length dimension, and a plurality of markings along the length dimension, the plurality of markings including a first line marking, where the first line marking is positioned at a 0-degree point of a cross-sectional view of the hollow body, a second line marking where the second line marking is positioned at a 90-degree point relative to the 0-degree point of the cross-sectional view of the hollow body, a third line marking, where the third line marking is positioned at a 180-degree point relative to the 0-degree point of the cross-sectional view of the hollow body, and a fourth line marking, where the fourth line marking is positioned at a 270-degree point relative to the 0-degree point of the cross-sectional view of the hollow body.

Abstract: A line arrangement for a motor vehicle, preferably for a waste heat utilization system of a motor vehicle. The line arrangement includes one or more lines for conducting a fluid medium and is distinguished, in particular, by the fact that at least one line comprises at least one textile hose or is configured as at least one textile hose, and the textile hose has a textile structure and an inner sheath.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method of forming an energy-dissipative tube. In one embodiment, the method includes: extruding a resin layer over an outer surface of corrugated stainless steel tubing and impregnating the resin layer with metal particles. In another embodiment, the method includes: extruding a resin layer comprising a fire retardant over an outer surface of corrugated stainless steel tubing and impregnating the resin layer with metal particles. In another embodiment, the method includes: extruding a resin layer comprising between about 20% to 60% magnesium hydroxide, aluminum trihydrate, or halogenated fire retardants by weight over an outer surface of corrugated stainless steel tubing and impregnating the resin layer with metal particles selected from the group consisting of: copper, aluminum, gold, silver, and nickel.

Abstract: Provided is a stopper for a liquid dispensing opening of a container which includes a main cavity, the opening having a diameter d smaller than the size of the cavity. The stopper includes a body having a central axis and being provided with a first, bottom limiter configured for preventing extraction of the stopper through the liquid dispensing opening in a first direction. The bottom limiter includes an expandable arrangement configured for assuming a first, retracted position and having a diameter D2?<d allowing the bottom limiter to pass through said liquid dispensing opening and a second, expanded position having a diameter D2>d configured for preventing said extraction; the stopper also includes a second limiter configured for at least partially preventing displacement of the stopper through the liquid dispensing opening in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A split-tip catheter for placement within the vasculature of a patient and for use in hemodialysis or other suitable procedures. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body defining a first lumen and a second lumen, and a split distal region extending from a distal end of the catheter body. The split distal region includes an arterial segment defined by an outer wall enclosing an arterial segment lumen, the arterial segment lumen in fluid communication with the catheter body first lumen, and a venous segment defined by an outer wall enclosing a venous segment lumen, the venous segment lumen in fluid communication with the catheter body second lumen, the venous segment outer wall extending from the catheter body distal end to a distal nose portion. The distal nose portion may taper distally from a first outer perimeter to a second outer perimeter smaller than the first outer perimeter.

Abstract: A thermal pack (10) for therapeutic treatment of a mammal that includes a bladder (12, 4) and a separator element insert (22). The bladder (12, 14) is formed of a pair of superposed sheets (12, 14) of flexible, heat conductive liquid impermeable polyurethane material and includes an inlet (18) and an outlet (20). The sheets (12, 14) are welded together at a central spine (17) and along a series of branches (16) so as to provide a turning, tortuous fluid passageway therein. The separator element insert (22) is received within the fluid passageway and provides a fluid conveying track that extends throughout the fluid passageway from the inlet (18) to the outlet (19) to maintain the sheets (12, 14) in spaced apart relationship to mitigate restrictions in fluid flow when the pack (10) is flexed out of the plane of the sheets (12, 14).

Abstract: A cable holding element configured for attachment to either an angled frame having internal corners, or external corners or both. The cable holding element includes a base body and rows of latching projections that project from the base body to define at least one channel area for holding cable. The latching projections each have a first section and a second section. The first section and the second section form an acute angle towards the base body. A first row of latching projections opposes a second row of latching projections. The opposing latching projections cooperate to interlock without contact, in a comb-like manner to hold cable within the cable holding element and to form guiding structure that guides cable into and out from the channel area. In an alternate embodiment, the cable holding element has a flat base body capable of attachment to a planar surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method of delivering inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) to a patient situated in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite.

Abstract: An outer casing for a control cable 10 has an inner tube 12, which includes a crystalline resin, and an outer tube 14, which includes an outer resin layer 16 covering the outer periphery of the inner tube and, in the outer resin layer, includes plural metal wires 18 buried in parallel with the axial direction of the inner tube and at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the inner tube.

Abstract: A wire harness including a number of wires, an outer sheath layer, and an anisotropic fabric positioned between the wires and outer sheath is provided. The anisotropic fabric is formed from combining a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from a single filament of at least five hundred fifty (550) denier while the warp strands may be formed from a series of polyester threads of at least two hundred (200) denier. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner wires relative to the outer sheath when exposed to friction and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: A method for tracking the location of a sewage hose. A sewage main line hose is connected to a sewage truck. A phosphorescent leader hose is connected to the end of the main line hose. A nozzle is connected to the end of the phosphorescent leader hose. The glow of the phosphorescent leader hose is observable in a dark sewage line. The location of the main line hose and the nozzle can be easily determined after observing the glow from the phosphorescent leader hose. In a preferred embodiment the phosphorescent leader hose utilizes europium phosphorescent powder for its phosphorescent properties.

Abstract: A fluid controller heating apparatus includes a cylindrical heater unit that surrounds a portion of an opening-and-closing valve to be heated, and a heat insulation jacket that surrounds the heater unit. The heater unit includes a pair of heat-transfer members to which plate-shaped heaters are fixed, respectively. The heat-transfer members are mounted so as to hold the opening-and-closing valve therebetween from both sides and are capable of being coupled to each other with a screw member. The heat insulation jacket is a cylindrical integrated product.

Abstract: A sprayer hose for a fluid delivery device includes a waterway tube having an outer surface. The sprayer hose further includes at least one energy wire extending helically around the outer surface of the waterway tube and a covering layer positioned outwardly of the waterway tube and the at least one energy wire.

Abstract: A pipe reinforcement system for reinforcing a pipe connection, pipe section, or length of pipe. The invention is most applicable to pipe sections used in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing processes conveying abrasive materials. The pipe reinforcement system uses several interlocking tiles placed over the pipe section to produce a smooth inner surface. The edges of the tiles overlap each other, producing a leak-resistant skin. A cover which maintains air pressure within the pipe is placed over the tiles, keeping them in place and holding them against the pipe.

Abstract: A system of visual and non-visual marks for PVC pipes and couplings which allows users to group PVC pipes and couplings by type, size, and composition with a series of colors, shapes, swirls, patterns. The series of colors, shapes, swirls, patterns are applied to the PVC pipes and couplings by etching, painting, applying stickers, and or molding into the PVC itself. The non-visual mark utilize the magnetic and radio reflective nature of the marks to allow remote identification of the plumbing pipes and couplings after being buried.

Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear includes a grounded tank filled with insulation gas, a center conductor which is disposed in the grounded tank and to which a voltage is applied, an insulating support member which insulates and supports the center conductor, and a nonlinear resistive part disposed at least on a vertically lower side inner surface of the grounded tank and formed by an insulation material containing a nonlinear resistive material. If an electric field applied to the nonlinear resistive part is higher than an electric field value in a vicinity of a contact point between the nonlinear resistive part and a metallic foreign substance mixed in the grounded tank during an operation, a resistivity of the nonlinear resistive part at the center conductor side is lower than a resistivity at which a discharge delay time is equal to an electric field relaxation time constant.