Abstract: A hydrogen storage system includes a hydrogen storage alloy containment vessel comprising an external pressure containment vessel and a thermally conductive compartmentalization network disposed within the pressure containment vessel. The compartmentalization network creates compartments within the pressure vessel within which a hydrogen storage alloy is disposed. The compartmentalization network includes a plurality of thermally conductive elongate tubes positioned within the pressure vessel forming a coherent, tightly packed tube bundle providing a thermally conductive network between the hydrogen storage alloy and the pressure vessel. The hydrogen storage alloy is a non-pyrophoric AB2-type Laves phase hydrogen storage alloy having: an A-site to B-site elemental ratio of not more than 0.5; and an alloy composition including (in at %): Zr: 2.0-5.5, Ti: 27-31.3, V: 8.3-9.9, Cr: 20.6-30.5, Mn: 25.4-33.0, Fe: 1.0-5.9, Al: 0.1-0.4, and/or Ni: 0.0-4.0.

Abstract: A hydrogen supply system comprises a hydrogen station placed near a railroad track and configured to supply hydrogen to a moving body that is driven with a fuel cell used as an electric power source; and a train provided with a hydrogen tank and configured to run along the railroad track and transport hydrogen to the hydrogen station.

Abstract: Product lines, cosmetic products, packaging systems, and wiper assemblies improve the distribution, quantity, and/or location of formulation on an applicator. The wiper assemblies include a wiper base portion and a soft wiping portion. The wiper base portion has a body configured to be disposed in a mouth of a container, the body having a lower flange portion and an outer wall defining a cavity. The soft wiping portion has an annular shape and is disposed in the cavity.

Abstract: A machine for filling cannabis oil or other fluids into dispensing cartridges includes a fluid reservoir, a fluid pump, and an injection needle. The fluid pump may be disposed directly below the fluid reservoir, and the injection needle may be disposed directly below the fluid pump. A lift mechanism raises and lowers a movable cartridge holder to move a dispensing cartridge toward and away from the injection needle. A heater may be formed about the needle to heat fluid therein. Heaters may also be provided for heating the fluid reservoir and the fluid pump.

Abstract: A lighted dispenser having a light housing comprising a power source and source of light conductively connected to the power source and a treatment composition reservoir operatively connected to the light housing, the reservoir having a dispensing outlet wherein the lighted dispenser is sized and dimensioned to fit within an interior portion of a washing appliance.

Abstract: An oil level monitoring system includes a tube that may be fluidly coupled to an internal combustion engine. Thus, the tube may be in fluid communication with an oil reservoir in the internal combustion engine. A monitoring unit is removably inserted into the tube. The monitoring unit may be in fluid communication with the oil reservoir. The monitoring unit is substantially hollow. Thus, oil from the oil reservoir may be contained within the monitoring unit when the monitoring unit is inserted into the tube. The monitoring unit is comprised of a translucent material. Thus, the monitoring unit facilitates a level of the oil to be observed within the oil reservoir when the monitoring unit is removed from the tube.

Abstract: A continuous rotary machine for filling capsules with pharmaceutical products is provided with at least one dosing wheel having a plurality of pockets each defined by a respective upper seat, which is suited to receive and hold a closing cap of a capsule and by a respective lower seat, which is suited to receive and hold a bottom of the capsule, and is provided with a measuring device to measure the weight of the bottom or of the bottom and of the pharmaceutical product contained in the lower seat itself; the upper seat being radially mobile between a forward position, in which the lower and the upper seats are vertically aligned with each other, and a retracted position, in which the lower and the upper seats are vertically staggered with respect to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dropper-typed cosmetic container for mixed use of two different kinds of contents. The dropper-typed cosmetic container for mixed use of two different kinds of contents can simply mix two different kinds of contents and can withdraw a proper amount of the mixed contents for use with a dropping part, by raising a content storage part while a rise and fall guide member engaged with an outer cap rotates together upon rotation of the outer cap and thus opening a lower end portion of the content storage part closed by a sealing member to move the contents stored in the content storage part to a container body.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for a flexible fuel bladder assembly disposed to store fuel and supply the fuel to a vehicle. The flexible fuel bladder assembly may include: a fuel bladder including a fuel-resistant film disposed to store the fuel and supply the fuel therefrom at a manifold assembly connected thereto. The fuel bladder may include an embossed pattern disposed to prevent a vacuum being formed by the collapsing of any two or more sides of the fuel bladder upon each other and permit a substantial portion of the fuel to be supplied from the fuel bladder to the manifold assembly in an uninterrupted fashion until the substantial portion of fuel is removed from the fuel bladder. The flexible fuel bladder may be used in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which may be any one of: an organic air vehicle (OAV), a micro air vehicle (MAV), an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for a flexible fuel bladder assembly disposed to store fuel and supply the fuel to a vehicle. The flexible fuel bladder assembly may include: a fuel bladder including a fuel-resistant film disposed to store the fuel and supply the fuel therefrom at a manifold assembly connected thereto; and a spiral tubing disposed within the fuel bladder and disposed to prevent collapsing of any two or more sides of the fuel bladder upon each other and permit a substantial portion of the fuel to be supplied from the fuel bladder to the manifold assembly in an uninterrupted fashion until the substantial portion of fuel is removed from the fuel bladder. The flexible fuel bladder may be used in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which may be any one of: an organic air vehicle (OAV), a micro air vehicle (MAV), an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for a flexible fuel bladder assembly disposed to store fuel and supply the fuel to a vehicle. The flexible fuel bladder assembly may include: a fuel bladder including a fuel-resistant film disposed to store the fuel and supply the fuel therefrom at a manifold assembly connected thereto; and a netting disposed within the fuel bladder and disposed to prevent collapsing of any two or more sides of the fuel bladder upon each other and permit a substantial portion of the fuel to be supplied from the fuel bladder to the manifold assembly in an uninterrupted fashion until the substantial portion of fuel is removed from the fuel bladder. The flexible fuel bladder may be used in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which may be any one of: an organic air vehicle (OAV), a micro air vehicle (MAV), an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).

Abstract: A fuel pickup includes a fuel pickup tube having a plurality of holes for receiving fuel from inside a fuel container; and a wicking material enveloping at least one of the plurality of holes. Aircraft fuel systems including a fuel pickup comprising a wicking material are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling a container with gas, gas being inserted into the container under compression. In order to be able to fill the container with a larger amount of gas than before and to reduce gas pressure peaks during filling, it is proposed according to the invention that electrically conducting stretched material is inserted into the container before it is filled with gas. Furthermore, the invention relates to a gas container (1), in particular a high-pressure gas cylinder, for storing gases under pressures exceeding 50 bar, in particular exceeding 200 bar, which contains electrically conducting stretched material (11). With gas containers (1) according to the invention, a higher filling level is achieved than before with a given pressure. Containers with a small wall thickness can be used without a safety risk because of a reduction of gas pressure peaks in the interior of containers.

Abstract: Fluid flow valve assembly comprising a valve body having an external port and an inlet end having at least a first port, a second port, and a third port; a first valve disposed within the valve body and adapted to control fluid flow between the first and second ports; and a second valve disposed within the valve body and adapted to control fluid flow between the third port and the external port.

Abstract: A drain pan for oil and other automotive fluids comprises a collection pan having a liner pad consisting essentially of a layer of non-woven synthetic polyester fiber bonded sin binders.

Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus and a method for operation of a cryogenic hydrogen storage system that contains a porous medium configured to adsorb hydrogen. The hydrogen storage and supply system includes a hydrogen source apparatus and a cryosorptive storage apparatus. Methods and devices that allow for an energy efficient filling of the cryosorptive apparatus from the hydrogen source apparatus are described. The cryosorptive hydrogen storage apparatus is filled with cold, pressurized hydrogen. During the course of filling, heat is generated in the cryosorptive storage device by the process of hydrogen adsorption on to the host medium. Methods and devices are provided for the removal the generated heat and the warm hydrogen. Further provided are devices and methods for the capture and recycle of escaped hydrogen within the hydrogen source apparatus.

Abstract: The invention recites an apparatus that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel container. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a fuel additive chamber. The housing is interconnectable with the container and the housing has a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from the chamber into the tank.

Abstract: The invention recites an apparatus that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a fuel additive chamber. The housing has a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from the chamber into the fuel.

Abstract: A ladle including: a concave peripheral wall having a wall peripheral edge delimiting a containment volume. The ladle peripheral wall includes a pouring section for facilitating the pouring out of foodstuff from the containment volume. The pouring section has a symmetrically concave configuration. A collecting section is provided for facilitating the collection of foodstuff from a container into the containment volume. The collecting section defines a scraping sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially rectilinear configuration, the scraping subsection extending integrally from the pouring section. The collecting section also defines a cornering sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially convex configuration, the cornering sub-section extending integrally from the scraping sub-section. A handle extends from the ladle peripheral wall intermediate the pouring section and the cornering sub-section.

Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus and a method for operation of a cryogenic hydrogen storage system that contains a porous medium configured to adsorb hydrogen. The hydrogen storage and supply system includes a hydrogen source apparatus and a cryosorptive storage apparatus. Methods and devices that allow for an energy efficient filling of the cryosorptive apparatus from the hydrogen source apparatus are described. The cryosorptive hydrogen storage apparatus is filled with cold, pressurized hydrogen. During the course of filling, heat is generated in the cryosorptive storage device by the process of hydrogen adsorption on to the host medium. Methods and devices are provided for the removal the generated heat and the warm hydrogen. Further provided are devices and methods for the capture and recycle of escaped hydrogen within the hydrogen source apparatus.

Abstract: A ladle including: a concave peripheral wall having a wall peripheral edge delimiting a containment volume. The ladle peripheral wall includes a pouring section for facilitating the pouring out of foodstuff from the containment volume. The pouring section has a symmetrically concave configuration. A collecting section is provided for facilitating the collection of foodstuff from a container into the containment volume. The collecting section defines a scrapping sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially rectilinear configuration, the scrapping subsection extending integrally from the pouring section. The collecting section also defines a cornering sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially convex configuration, the cornering sub-section extending integrally from the scrapping sub-section. A handle extends from the ladle peripheral wall intermediate the pouring section and the cornering sub-section.

Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus and a method for operation of a cryogenic hydrogen storage system that contains a porous medium configured to adsorb hydrogen. The hydrogen storage and supply system includes a hydrogen source apparatus and a cryosorptive storage apparatus. Methods and devices that allow for an energy efficient filling of the cryosorptive apparatus from the hydrogen source apparatus are described. The cryosorptive hydrogen storage apparatus is filled with cold, pressurized hydrogen. During the course of filling, heat is generated in the cryosorptive storage device by the process of hydrogen adsorption on to the host medium. Methods and devices are provided for the removal the generated heat and the warm hydrogen. Further provided are devices and methods for the capture and recycle of escaped hydrogen within the hydrogen source apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waste collection system including a receptacle housing at least one chamber configured to accept waste and at least one containment layer configured to retain waste within the at least one chamber. The at least one chamber of the at least one containment layer includes a vent to allow gases to escape from the chamber. The at least one containment layer may be configured to quickly deliver waste to an aperture therein. A valve member configured to direct waste into the at least one chamber may be associated with the aperture. A method of using the waste collection system is also provided.

Abstract: A lid closure for dispensing a confection into a refreshment, such as a milk shake, in a container comprises first and second molded lid parts with the first lid part having a central opening into which the second lid part is removably inserted. A sealing layer with a circular tear line encloses the confection in an annular compartment in the first lid part and is attached to the second lid part at the center of the sealing layer. The second lid part has two pockets for engagement by the thumb and forefinger of a consumer. To dispense the confection into the refreshment, the consumer twists the second lid part to tear the sealing layer along the tear line and removes the second lid part and a portion of the sealing layer from the central opening in the first lid part.

Abstract: The invention recites an apparatus that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a fuel additive chamber. The housing has a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from the chamber into the fuel.

Abstract: A combine bulk storage/single stage metal hydride compressor, a hydrogen storage alloy therefore and a hydrogen transportation/distribution infrastructure which incorporates the combine bulk storage/single stage metal hydride compressor.

Abstract: A spreadable adhesive composition and an applicator (1) for dispensing a spreadable viscous adhesive composition onto a substrate. The spreadable adhesive composition is a spreadable non-flowable cyanoacrylate adhesive composition which contains an odour masking ingredient compatible with the composition. The composition is intended to be spread by the applicator (1). The applicator (1) for spreading the composition includes a closed head (5) with a sealable dispensing aperture (9) penetrating the head (5). A spreading surface (19) is located on the exterior of the head (5) around the dispensing aperture (9) and is used to spread the adhesive onto the substrate. A conduit or delivery means (7) is also provided to supply the adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture (9). The applicator (1) can also include a cap (2) which fits over and covers the head (5).

Abstract: A device for maintaining ingredients separately within a container, of the type having a removable container cap applied on a neck with a central opening, has a sub-container body mounted in the container neck which is formed with a proximate end having screw threads which can be engaged with internal screw threads in the container neck for holding them securely together to allow the ingredients to be shaken out of the sub-container body and mixed with fluid in the container. The sub-container body can have inner divider walls forming multiple compartments with respective orifices for dispensing ingredients selectively from the compartments. The sub-container body may be sealed to the underside of the cap with a sealing film, or seated on the neck rim and held by the cap. In one version, the proximate end of the sub-container body has a protruding shape with inclined walls for guiding it into the neck opening.

Abstract: A device for maintaining ingredients separately within a bottle container of the type having a removable container cap has a sub-container body formed with squeezable plastic outer walls and inner divider walls forming multiple compartments having respective orifices for dispensing the ingredients contained therein. Each compartment can be separately opened (by removing a sealing element) and its ingredient can be dispensed into the container by squeezing. A can container having a fixed can top and pull tab, has a one or more sub-container vessels held in exterior well(s) recessed in the surface of the container top, and held in place by and protected by the pull tab. When the pull tab is removed and the tab opening is exposed, the sub-container vessel(s) can be removed from the exterior well(s) to dispense their separate ingredients into the container.

Abstract: A combine bulk storage/single stage metal hydride compressor, a hydrogen storage alloy therefore and a hydrogen transportation/distribution infrastructure which incorporates the combine bulk storage/single stage metal hydride compressor.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the safe removal of a wet, fully-plated cathode from a silver recovery cell and its replacement by a fresh cathode. The fresh cathode is brought to the recovery cell in a transport housing, which is then docked thereto. A drip tray is unfolded from the transport housing so as to extend across and surround the top of the recovery cell. The fresh cathode is removed from the transport housing and put to one side. The used cathode is removed from the recovery cell, preferably by being attached to the lid which is unscrewed therefrom. The cathode is then transferred to the housing over the drip tray which catches any liquid falling therefrom. The used cathode is screwed into the transport housing, and the housing removed to a refiner for safe disposal, whilst the fresh electrode is screwed onto the recovery cell.

Abstract: A device for maintaining ingredients separately within a container, of the type having a removable container cap applied on a neck with a central opening, has a sub-container body mounted in the container neck which is formed with a proximate end having screw threads which can be engaged with internal screw threads in the container neck for holding them securely together to allow the ingredients to be shaken out of the sub-container body and mixed with fluid in the container. The sub-container body can have inner divider walls forming multiple compartments with respective orifices for dispensing ingredients selectively from the compartments. The sub-container body may be sealed to the underside of the cap with a sealing film, or seated on the neck rim and held by the cap. In one version, the proximate end of the sub-container body has a protruding shape with inclined walls for guiding it into the neck opening.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the safe removal of a wet, fully-plated cathode from a silver recovery cell and its replacement by a fresh cathode. The fresh cathode is brought to the recovery cell in a transport housing, which is then docked thereto. A drip tray is unfolded from the transport housing so as to extend across and surround the top of the recovery cell. The fresh cathode is removed from the transport housing and put to one side. The used cathode is removed from the recovery cell, preferably by being attached to the lid which is unscrewed therefrom. The cathode is then transferred to the housing over the drip tray which catches any liquid falling therefrom. The used cathode is screwed into the transport housing, and the housing removed to a refiner for safe disposal, while the fresh electrode is screwed onto the recovery cell.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for filling a hollow portion of a hollow fiber with a gel without requiring special equipment such as pressure resistant facilities and enabling an industrial mass production, which comprises immersing said hollow fiber on the surface of which pores are diffusely distributed to communicate to said hollow portion in a gelable liquid, leaving said hollow fiber at room temperature so that said gelable liquid may be absorbed through said pores into the hollow portion, and finally causing thus absorbed gelable liquid gelled.

Abstract: A straw for storing a biological liquid such as animal semen, the straw comprising a fine tube open at both ends and closed by a plug engaged in one of said ends, said plug being formed by a powder suitable for transforming, on contact with the liquid, into a paste that is impermeable and leakproof, which powder is interposed between an external wad and an internal wad of a fiber material that is permeable to air and to liquids. The length of the external wad is at least twice as long as the length of the internal wad.

Abstract: A waste collection system for receiving contaminated fluids in a manner which helps to prevent splashing of fluids or spilling them while they are being collected, thereby increasing protection to personnel, and which also keeps the fluids safely contained until ready for permanent disposal. In one presently preferred embodiment, the waste collection system includes a receptacle in which an absorbent pad is placed. The top of the receptacle is then sealed with a lid in an essentially fluid-tight fit. The surface of the lid is concave and slopes inwardly to a point at which an opening is formed, and a circular foam disc is placed at the opening. The foam material is provided with slits so that fluid can be introduced to the interior of the receptacle by either injecting a device such as a syringe through the slits or by permitting fluid to directly contact the foam material of the disc, which provides absorption and wicking action so that fluids will readily pass through the disc.

Abstract: An ink filling apparatus for filling ink cartridges with a quantity of ink. The ink filling apparatus includes ink injecting members or needles to inject ink into an ink saturating material or wicking medium contained in the ink cartridges. A compression member compresses the ink saturating medium while ink is injected into the saturating medium. A vent cover covers a vent tube in the ink cartridge and directs the flow of pressurized air or gas through the vent tube to prevent ink from entering the vent tube during the ink filling operation. A piston pump delivers a specific quantity of ink to the ink filling apparatus to accurately fill each ink cartridge.

Abstract: A delivery device, especially for color and paints, has a plurality of nozzles or delivery ducts. The ducts being one connected to their own tank and arranged in such a way as to discharge into a single chamber which is directed into an underlying container. Around the discharge nozzles, a sealed chamber with removable bottom is provided.

Abstract: A device which prevents spillage when a water bottle is inverted for installation onto a water dispenser. The device establishes the flow of water from the water bottle into the water dispenser after a predetermined time delay from when the bottle is inverted. The device is a membrane closure which initially provides a water tight seal on the mouth of the water bottle, but which opens up to allow water to flow from the bottle after a predictable time delay. Thus, the user can slowly and carefully invert the water bottle and place it in the correct position. Three embodiments are presented: 1) a membrane seal which is folded multiple times to create an initially water tight seal, which, when the water bottle is inverted, slowly unfolds due to the hydrostatic pressure, thereby opening the seal and allowing the water to flow; 2) a membrane seal of a moisture sensitive material which is coated with a water impermeable material and which is scored in a desired rupture pattern.

Abstract: A device and method for the controlled release of a soapy water concentrate into a sink or basin for providing a sink full of soapy water for institutional pot, pan and dishwashing applications. The device is implemented as a container filled with semi-solid, water-soluble soap concentrate. The container has a base which allows it to freely stand at the bottom of the sink being filled with water. A stream of water from a sink faucet is directed into an inlet aperture on an upper surface of the container. The water enters the inlet aperture, commingling and interacting with the semi-solid soap to dissolve a fractional portion thereof and form a soapy water concentrate solution. The solution is ejected under pressure by the entering water out through a plurality of outlet apertures defined in the container, thereby filling the sink with soapy water concentrate.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an apparatus for being detachably connected to a chemical or refrigeration system for selectively receiving and dispensing a gaseous refrigerant or chemical from and to that system, respectively, including a vessel having a chamber capable of maintaining a pressurized gas therein, gas inlet means for directing the gas: to and from the chamber, and connection means for connecting the gas inlet to a refrigeration or chemical system; a plurality of heat exchange conduits exposed in the chamber for directing heat exchange fluid therethrough and fluid inlet and outlet means communicating exteriorly of the vessel for directing the fluid to and from the conduits, respectively; and a solid adsorbent capable of alternately adsorbing and desorbing the gaseous refrigerant or chemical and positioned in thermal communication with each of the heat exchange conduits.

Abstract: A hollow lid (14) with a built-in scoop (25) combines with an integrated sliding blade (18) to form a single mechanical system for the removal of dry foodstuffs. The scoop and cut-off blade are integrated mechanically, and function in concert, so as to permit the scoop to connect with the blade to pull the blade over a dispensing hole (36B), thereby blocking the flow of dry foodstuffs while at the same time allowing the scoop to release freely from claws (54) that hold the scoop while the blade blocks the flow of material and permits the scoop to be removed from the jar or container lid with the scoop's measured contents that have filed the scoop by gravity flow.

Abstract: A liquid removal device comprises an absorbent support member and a plurality of tapered liquid absorbent elements. These absorbent elements project from the support member and are adapted to be placed in a liquid-containing vessel for removal of liquid therefrom.

Abstract: This invention provides a device for measuring a whole day urinary output, which includes an outer cylindrical container and an inner hollow tubular container to be positioned in the outer cylindrical container for sampling the urinary from the outer container. In one aspect, the inner container is vertically studded in the outer container and both containers are openably-closably communicated with each other at the bottom of the device and the inner container has an openably-closably communicated with the reservoir. In the other aspect, the inner hollow tubular container is a portable sampling tube used in combination with a packing plug. The packing plug has a hollow cylindrical portion and a plug body having a frustoconical head integrally formed with the hollow cylinder and a cylindrical portion underlying the head.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is disclosed herein and includes a casing arrangement which defines a fluid sealed inner compartment and which includes means defining first and second electrically insulated, external terminals. The cell also includes an anode, a cathode and electrolyte located within the compartment for producing a voltage drop across the terminals. The cell efficiency is improved by having a cathode of pure unbindered carbon which is compacted into pellet form and acts as a spring to insure an intimate relationship between anode and cathode throughout the life of the cell.

Abstract: A utility brush usable to wash various objects includes a brush head and a handle member, the former including cleaning means such as bristles extending from one face thereof. Also included are port means formed through the head to provide communication between the cleaning means and a reservoir containing a cleaning fluid whereby the cleaning fluid can be fed into and out of the reservoir. Associated with the reservoir means is check valve means for allowing air to be exhausted from the reservoir during filling and for maintaining the reduced pressure in the reservoir means during the release of the cleaning fluid.