Abstract: An enclosure is provided for protecting a bag containing fluid used in connection with a pump for pumping the fluid to the patient. The pump closes off the opening into the enclosure. A first end of the pump is positioned within the enclosure adjacent to a retaining lip. A latch structure latches a second end of the pump to the enclosure to mount the pump to the enclosure. A bag spike chamber is provided for receiving a bag spike used to connect the pump to the bag. A platform is provided for supporting the bag above the bag spike chamber. Alternatively, the enclosure may include a bag post for hanging the bag and/or a syringe holder for securely holding a syringe. A ridge on the front of the control module of the pump engages the enclosure during mounting of the pump to the enclosure. A ridge on the back of the control module fits into the enclosure.

Abstract: A piston type compressor compresses gas with a plurality of pistons reciprocated in a casing in accordance with the rotation of a drive shaft supported in the casing. The compressor comprises a plurality of casing components disposed along an axis of the drive shaft and mated with one another for forming the casing. A mechanism suppresses bending moment generated in one of the casing components when the casing components are fastened along a direction parallel to the axis of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A liquid manifold for connecting to adjacent pumps, wherein the manifold has two sections. Each section is independently connected to a liquid pump and threadably secured to the pump at a position which provides the most precise alignment of the respective manifold sections. The manifold sections are then affixed together by fasteners through openings in one manifold section which are larger than threaded openings in the other manifold section. The larger openings permit a predetermined amount of misalignment to be present while still permitting a tight sealable connection to be made by the two manifold sections.

Abstract: A pumping system for pumping fluids at sub-ambient temperatures where the pumping fluid, after it has been used for its analytical application, is expanded such that the energy of expansion of the pumping fluid can be employed for cooling the pump head or pumping fluid prior to pumping.

Abstract: A method for the start up of a concrete pump using a small amount of an aqueous suspension of polymers, amorphous silicone dioxide and water-reducer rather than a conventional cement slurry.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for pumping fluids from horizontal wells with a dip tube used without requiring a packer in the well. Gas is separated from the liquid phase ahead of the pump to avoid slug flow of gas into the pump. This increases the amount of oil that can be pumped from the well by avoiding shutdowns resulting from gas-locking of the pump.

Abstract: The present invention is a crankcase heater for preventing the migration of liquid refrigerant. The heater is located on the compressor housing surface near the oil sump. The heater is positioned within a fence of a terminal assembly, covering substantially all the surface area enclosed by the fence except for the terminal cluster itself. The heater provides heat to the housing and the interior of the compressor, and the gasket insulates the heater and interiorly reflects the heat produced. Liquid refrigerant in the oil sump is boiled off to increase the pressure inside the housing and inhibit migration of refrigerant from the evaporator or accumulator.

Abstract: A metering pump for metering low-boiling liquids, especially liquid anesthetics provides continuous metering of liquid. To achieve this, the pump chamber 7 is maintained at a temperature below the boiling point of the liquid by means of a cooling device 14, preferably a Peltier cell.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a small and compact vacuum pump which serves as a portable vacuum source. The pump basically includes a cylinder coupled with a handle, and a piston in the cylinder with another handle, along with a suitable valving assembly for allowing a vacuum to be drawn at an inlet of the pump. More particularly, there is also disclosed a tubing remover which can be attached to or form an integral part of the pump. The tubing remover comprises a lever and a fulcrum positioned in proximity to the vacuum port of the pump. One arm of the lever has an opening which is large enough to encircle the vacuum port, but smaller than the outside diameter of the tubing, such that the arm can be juxtaposed between the proximal end of the tubing and the pump. When the other arm of the lever is drawn towards the pump by a finger of the operator's hand, the arm proximating the tubing pushes the tubing away from the vacuum port.

Abstract: A closed type compressor has a casing, a compression mechanism section housed in the casing, an intake pipe member which extends through a burring hole in the casing and which is connected to an intake port of the compression mechanism section, an annular pipe insertion member airtightly bonded to a peripheral edge of the burring hole, and a tubular member fitted into an inner peripheral surface of the pipe insertion member and airtightly bonded to this inner peripheral surface by brazing. The intake pipe member extends through the tubular member to the intake port and is airtightly connected to the tubular member by welding. A plurality of grooves are formed in the outer peripheral surface of the tubular member or in the inner peripheral surface of the pipe insertion member over the entire circumference of the surface. The brazing material is received in the grooves.

Abstract: A hermetic compressor including a hardened cylindrical pin bearing disposed through the crankshaft permits a line contact between the crankshaft and bearing hub for a more efficient compressor. The pin bearing reduces friction while increasing compressor efficiency. In one embodiment, the hardened steel pin is constructed in two parts permitting rotation within the crankshaft. In another embodiment, hardened metal sleeves surround the cylindrical bearing pin allowing.

Abstract: This invention is a small hand piston type pump design to pump small quanity of flammable liquids safely from a drum. The pump has a grounding clip, and a bonding clip attached and a metal bung adapter to ensure that static build up during the pumping process is adequately grounded from not only the pump but the vessel into which the liquid is being pumped and the drum. The pump also contains a flame arrestor in the spout and a check ball and a strainer in the pickup tube to ensure that a fire within the pump will not extend into the drum and a strainer in the pickup tube to further arrest any flames. The pump is made out of carbon steel, glass and teflon so that the parts have good chemical resitance and are long lasting. The pump has a sealing device design for longjevity. This sealing device has a packing gland whose edges are beveled. It fits into a conically channel between the packing head and packing nut and when the packing nut is tighten the packing gland is forced towards the shaft.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for pumping fluids from horizontal wells with a dip tube used without requiring a packer in the well. Gas is separated from the liquid phase ahead of the pump to avoid slug flow of gas into the pump. This increases the amount of oil that can be pumped from the well by avoiding shutdowns resulting from gas-locking of the pump.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved two-piece enclosure for a refrigerant compressor which is very simple in design and which effectively attenuates the sound produced by that compressor and, at the same time, requires a minimum amount of additional space and provides easy access to the compressor for service and the like. Two embodiments are shown, one with sound insulation on the walls of the container and another with sound insulation on the compressor.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump apparatus which is provided with a sleeve member sealingly accommodated in a housing, a cam member driven by a motor and slidably mounted in the sleeve member, a plunger abutting against the cam member, a plunger chamber housed in the sleeve member, a capacity of which varies in accordance with a slide movement of the plunger, a suction passage and an ejection passage formed in the housing, a fluid introducing passage communicating with the suction passage of the housing, a suction valve disposed between the fluid introducing passage and the plunger chamber, an ejection valve disposed between the plunger chamber and the ejection passage of the housing, a hollow engaging member for preventing the plunger from rotating with respect to the housing, the engaging member is disposed at a position bridging the suction passage of the housing and the fluid introducing passage of the sleeve member.

Abstract: A fluid handling apparatus having a casing constructed of a conductive corrosion resistant plastic material formed from acetal resin impregnated with conductive stainless steel wool. When grounded through use of a convenient bonding strap, the apparatus eliminates the buildup of electrostatic charge which may occur in combustible fluid transfer.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an audio alarm for providing a back-up acoustic output in response to a sensed parameter including a first audio alarm circuit having a first transducer for providing a first acoustic output in response to the sensed parameter, a second audio alarm circuit having a second transducer which provides the back-up acoustic output in response to a predetermined fault condition, and which is acoustically coupled to the first transducer. The second audio alarm circuit provides an electrical signal by converting the first acoustic output of the first transducer into an electrical signal. A detector circuit is connected to the first and second audio alarm circuits and responds to the sensed parameter and to the electrical signal from the second audio alarm circuit to provide the predetermined fault condition by interpreting the electrical signal from the second audio alarm circuit.

Abstract: A coupler for connecting the confronting ends of two fluid lines. The coupler includes a coupler housing having a generally tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis. The body includes an opening at a first end thereof for receiving a first tube in the body and an opening at a second end thereof for receiving a second tube in the body. Seals are provided for sealing engaging an end portion of the first tube within the body and for sealingly engaging an end portion of the second tube within the body. A clip extends radially inwardly from a slot in the body for engaging the first tube to retain the first tube within the body and to limit the longitudinal movement of the first tube into the body. The body includes a frangible neck portion intermediate the openings at the ends of the body for separating the first and second tubes by shearing the body at its neck portion.

Abstract: Prior fuel supply conduits for use in applications where fluid flow must diffuse and turn a sharp bend have suffered from reduced two-phase flow capability, cavitation on the walls of the conduit, head loss and unsteady flow patterns. In order to overcome these problems, a fuel supply conduit includes an inlet flow passage member having first and second ends and an inner wall defining a first, diverging passage from the first end to the second end wherein the member directs fuel flow at the first end substantially 180 degrees opposite to an axial direction and directs fuel flow at the second end in a direction transverse to the axial direction. A fuel supply chamber is disposed between the second end of the member and an inducer inlet and allows fuel flow from the member to the inducer inlet wherein the fuel supply chamber includes inner walls defining a second, converging passage from the second end of the member to the inducer inlet.

Abstract: An internal tank/fuel pump unit has a vertically disposed, cylindrical unit housing 1 with an open lower end 3, into which a base plate 4 is inserted, which contains a suction channel 6, which goes out from the outer surface 5 of the base plate and terminates in a suction orifice 7 in the inner surface 8. In order largely to prevent the formation of gas bubbles, the outer surface 5 of the base plate 4 is smooth and terminates flush with the edge 9 of the unit housing 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to the dry run-high pressure stage of a multistage piston compressor with a piston designed as a tappet (2) guided in the high pressure cylinder (1) and sealed against the compression space of the cylinder (1) by means of self-lubricating sealing elements (3) forming an annular gap together with the working surface, whereby the latter is formed by a material suitable for dry run. According to the invention, the sealing elements having a height conforming at least to their diameter are embodied in the form of at least two cylindrical sealing elements (3), which are loosely placed one on top of the other in the cylinder (1) on the free end of the tappet (2), provided with working surface guides at least in part areas, and have chamfers (6) on the face side.

Abstract: A vibratory fluid pump having a force generator for generating asymmetric periodic waves or oscillations connected to one end of one or more fluid conveyance means, such as filaments. The opposite ends of the filaments are connected to springs. Fluid introduced onto the filaments will traverse along the filaments according to the magnitude of the positive and negative excursions of the periodic waves or oscillations, and can be recovered from the filaments.

Abstract: The pump comprises a plurality of cylinders (4) disposed radially in a star formation around a shaft (5) with an eccentric (6) in a body (2, 3) formed by first and second members (2, 3) joined together by bolts (13). Each cylinder (4) is clamped in position between the first and second elements (2, 3) of the body between a pair of the said bolts (13). The facing surfaces of each cylinder (4) and of at least one (3) of the members (2, 3) of the pump body are spaced in correspondence with the central portion of the cylinder (4) in which is formed the chamber (9) in which the associated piston (10) is movable, so that the contact between the cylinder (4) and the at least one member (3) of the body (2, 3) of the pump is limited to surfaces outside the central portion of the cylinder (4).

Abstract: A surface-tension liquid pumping system is provided by one or more arrays of converging solid monofilament fibers or metal wires (strands) spaced apart at an input end to gather liquid, and gathered close together at the opposite end where menisci forms between wetted strands to force liquid in the direction of convergence of the strands. The liquid pumping system is independent of gravity. It is illustrated as being used in a heat pump having a heating box to vaporize liquid and a condensing chamber. Condensed liquid is returned by the pumping system to the heating box where it is again vaporized. A vapor tube carries the vapor to the condensing chamber. In that way, a closed system pumps heat from the heating box to the evaporating chamber and from there radiated to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A double-diaphragm pump is designed to be molded almost entirely out of plastic and is provided with totally externally-accessible and serviceable check valves which do not require any significant disassembly of the pump itself. The pump is also fitted with a diaphragm which is formed from a uniform thickness of material and which have convolutions which are equally disposed on either side of the angle of elevation of the unstressed diaphragm. The pump is designed for mounting on top of a barrel or drum and has a set of radiused feet so as to fit snugly against the rim in an inlet pipe which fits into a bung plug having an eccentric opening such that the opening grips the inlet pipe and the plug may be rotated so as to snugly position the pump against the rim of the drum. The air valve to the pump is provided with U-cup seals in the housing.

Abstract: An improved fluid pump provided with a ceramic encasement that substantially reduces noise and vibration, resulting in improved acoustic characteristics.

Abstract: Process and appliance for conveying liquid or gaseous fluids, this process involving no mechanically movable propelling elements, but rather the formation, on the fluid that is to be conveyed, of interfaces with an additional fluid, and the application of a tension gradient at these interfaces, so that the so-called Marangoni effect is utilized for propelling the conveying stream.

Abstract: A portable fan is provided with a remote control assembly to facilitate its use by handicapped persons. The switch on the fan is operated by a radio controlled receiver, and a hand held transmitter is designed to permit a user to select multiple fan speeds and direction of blade rotation. Additionally, the transmitter emits audible beeps so as to allow the use of the remote fan control by blind individuals.

Abstract: A multispeed ceiling fan having a plurality of blades, a speed-selecting switch and an a.c. split-phase induction motor. The motor has a rotor and at least one stator winding. The speed selecting switch is arranged to apply respectively different voltages or currents to the motor for each respective selected speed. At least one lamp is connected in parallel to either the main stator winding or in parallel to a phase-shifting capacitor in series with an auxiliary stator winding, as an indicator providing a visible indication of the selected speed for the motor. The at least one lamp may comprise a plurality of lamps, at least all but one being in series with a respective plurality of Zener diodes so that they become energized in sequence as the voltage across the respective lamps or across the lamps in series with the respective pluralities of diodes increases.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed rotary compressor and its method of assembly are disclosed, which compressor and method utilize an end plate having an annular groove on its interior surface and an annular recess on its exterior surface. A securing weld in the centroidal plane of the end plate is provided at the junction of a compressor housing mated with the end plate annular groove.

Abstract: A lubricant distribution system which includes a standard oil storage tank, a pump, a retractable hose reel for discharging the lubricant, and a saddle bracket for mounting the reel to the covered upper surface of the tank. The bracket is configured to facilitate attachment of the reel to a lubricant containing tank in an operative system by connecting to the tank at the ventilation cap fitting of the tank, and to be supported and leveled upon the tank with adjustable feet.

Abstract: Oil produced by an oil well pump is increased by connecting a fluid flow controller, such as a choke nipple, with the fluid inlet end portion of an oil well pump. The controller serves to maintain a static head of fluid adjacent the pump inlet which permits expansion and dissipation of gas entering the pump fluid passageway thus substantially eliminating pump gas lock.

Abstract: There is disclosed a metering pump for metering and pumping small volumes of fluid. A continuous member with annular elements carries pumping fluid through a first passageway containing a diaphragm which defines a second passageway. Provision is made for changing the pressure of the pumping fluid being carried through the passageway. This causes the diaphragm to expand into the first passageway drawing fluid to be pumped into one end of the second passageway. The pumped fluid is then carried through the second passageway by movement of the continuous member with annular elements along the first passageway and delivered out of the other end of the second passageway.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted fan and light assembly remotely controlled by radio signals propagated by a remote transmitter with the transmitter having independent controls for the fan and light respectively. The receiver has two channels and is responsive to the signals for setting the power supplied to the fan drive motor and light respectively at different levels so that the rotational speed of the fan may be set at various different levels and the illumination of the light may be set at various different levels.

Abstract: A portable pump for inflating tires, particularly bicycle tires. The portable pump comprises a pump body in which there is movably disposed a piston mounted to the end of a rod which is operable in a reciprocating motion. The reciprocating motion is effected by movement of a handle attached to the rod and a spring which is interposed between the pump body and the handle. The piston rod, at its terminal portion remote from the piston, has an extension capable of sliding movement within the handle and which also carries at least one locking structure. The locking structure permits either immobilizing the extension within handle with the spring being neutralized, or sliding movement of the extension in the handle against the force of the spring.

Abstract: A liquid pressure source, e.g. for use in soil mechanics laboratories, has a piston-cylinder unit driven by a stepper motor: a pressure transducer indicates the liquid pressure and a digital feedback control unit responds to generate stepping pulses to maintain a desired pressure. A step counter can be included to provide an accurate indication of volume change, and backlash compensation may be provided by arranging that the counter, following a direction change, ignores motor steps until a pressure change occurs.

Abstract: A control box (10) for a ceiling fan including a housing (12) having front and rear faces (14,16) and a chamber (18) within the housing (12) for containing a remote control circuit (20) and an antenna (22). A slot (24) extends into and through the housing (12) for disposing the housing (12) around a support post (26) of the ceiling fan. Fasteners (46,62) mount the housing (12) on the ceiling fan support structure (34). A variety of O-rings (52,58,60) can be used to adapt the housing (12) to other ceiling fan support structures.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted fan and light assembly remotely controlled by radio signals propagated by a remote transmitter with the transmitter having independent controls for the fan and light respectively. The receiver has two channels and is responsive to the signals for setting the power supplied to the fan drive motor and light respectively at different levels so that the rotational speed of the fan may be set at various different levels and the illumination of the light may be set at various different levels.

Abstract: An electric ceiling fan of minimum practical axial depth for conserving needed head room includes a wheel-like frame; a fan motor nested therein; a fan blades assembly nested around and driven by such motor; a shallow support adapted to be attached directly to a ceiling; shallow hanger arms pivotally suspending the frame from the support for generally varying the air flow; a shallow, air pervious upper guard enclosing the motor and fan blades assembly; a step motor nested in the frame beneath the fan motor; a thin air pervious lower guard nested within the frame, driven by the step motor in the same direction as the fan blades assembly, but at much lower speed, and having radially spaced parallel vanes directing the downwardly flowing air in both axial and outwardly inclined, slowly revolving columns, for distributing the air over a wider area, while avoiding excessive air flow and "dead spots" beneath the fan; and a control mechanism including a separate switch for operating the step motor independently of t

Abstract: A diaphragm pump, particularly for conveying flammable media, has a housing whose interior is divided into a pumping chamber and a second chamber by a deformable diaphragm having a marginal portion which is clamped between two sections of the pump head and being deformable by a cupped member which is biased in one direction by a coil spring and is movable in the other direction by a plunger receiving motion from a motor and being in mere abutment with the bottom wall of the cupped member. The housing defines a first set of gaps which connect the second chamber with the atmosphere and a second set of gaps which connect the atmosphere with the pumping chamber. The dimensions and shapes of the gaps are such that they do not permit the propagation of ignition from the respective chamber to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are disclosed for providing a lubricant film within a sleeve bearing for prolonging bearing life. A rotating shaft is supported by a sleeve bearing and power is supplied to the rotating shaft. That the shaft is operated at a minimum speed to establish a lubricant film between the shaft and the bearing upon startup prior to being operated at a reduced rotational speed. Once the lubricant film is established, this film is maintained during reduced speed operation and bearing life is prolonged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of circulating organo-biological liquids, preferably blood, wherein a liquid contained in a reservoir is released to a pressure (head) level below its original fluid pressure (head) level, thereafter raised periodically or in steps to a pressure (head) level above the original level, then transferred from such level to a reservoir positioned at a predetermined, relatively lower pressure (head) level, and thereupon drained to an outlet positioned approximately at the level of the original pressure (head) level.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fuel injection pump includes the step of broaching a bore in a pump body to accomodate a cylindrical pump barrel. The broached bore is of non-circular section and has at least three flat sides which contact the cylindrical surface of the barrel. In addition the broached bore defines a tongue which locates in a groove in the barrel to prevent rotation of the barrel in the body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for causing the circulation or movement of a solution comprising a conduit for the solution, a solution of conical shaped particles and an asymmetric microporous membrane disposed in the conduit so that the solution can only pass the membrane through its pores. The pores of the membrane are tapered with substantially all of the large openings on one side of the membrane and substantially all of the small openings on the other side. The conical shaped solute particles can diffuse in both directions through the tapered holes of the membrane but have dimensions which preclude them turning around, fore to aft, inside the holes of the membrane.

Abstract: An oil pump is disclosed having a pressure pipe which is coaxially disposed within a suction pipe to provide a shielding of the pressure pipe. Both the suction pipe and the pressure pipe are arranged parallel to a vertical axis of a housing of the pump. An oil-jet ejector is connected to the interior of the pump housing through openings which provide a continuous venting of the oil flow within the pump. The venting is provided on both the intake and discharge ends of the pump.

Abstract: A microporous member for causing the circulation of a fluid therethrough. The microporous member is permeated by numerous sequentially interconnected oriented generally tapered voids. The microporous member and a fluid form a system wherein the fluid is urged through the microporous member. The microporous member is useful in causing the circulation of fluids.

Abstract: In an air blower of the type including a housing having an air inlet and a motor and a fan positioned in the housing, there is disclosed an improvement wherein the housing has first and second outlets and a pivotable plate for selectively sealing either of the outlets so that a single blower can be used to drive two different air flow systems. The housing also has a mechanical device for controlling the rate of air flow into the outlets.

Abstract: A sheet like member for causing the circulation of a gas therethrough. The asymmetric member has numerous shaped pores through it such that the absolute effusional resistance to gas flow is anisotropic. The member is useful in causing the circulation of gases.

Abstract: A member for causing the circulation of a gas therethrough. The asymmetric member has numerous shaped pores through it such that the absolute effusional resistance to gas flow is anisotropic. The member is useful in causing the circulation of gases.

Abstract: Apparatus for conveying fluid from a lower level to an elevated level comprising a flexible fluid conveying tube having at one end a one way valve of simple construction and at the other end a dispensing head. In use the valve is placed below the surface of the fluid at the lower level and the dispensing head is oscillated to cause conveyance of fluid along the tube. Anchoring means are provided for maintaining the valve below the surface of the fluid at the lower level irrespective of the degree or vigorosity of oscillation of the dispensing head.