Abstract: A flame retardant, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding gasket construction. The construction includes a resilient core member formed of a foamed elastomeric material, an electrically-conductive fabric member surrounding the outer surface of the core member, and a flame retardant layer coating at least a portion of the interior surface of the fabric member. The flame retardant layer is effective to afford the gasket construction with a flame class rating of V-0 under Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) Standard No. 94.

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulator and method of operating the same particularly adapted for use in alternating flow and no flow modes as in the batchwise delivery of pressurized gases used in semiconductor manufacture. Such pressure regulator and method include a controlled differential pressure setting capability which provides for the application of a differential pressure setting force independently of a main pressure setting force. As a result, operation of the pressure regulator may be controlled to obviate pressure creep at the regulator outlet.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielded vent panel construction for disposition over an opening of an electronics enclosure. The panel includes an electrically-conductive medium having an outer periphery supported within an electrically-conductive frame. The frame is configured as having a generally C-shaped cross-sectional profile and includes an elongate end wall having an interior an exterior surface, and a pair of oppositely-disposed side walls extending from the end wall interior surface. Each of the side walls has an outer surface, one of which is disposable about the opening of the enclosure in electrically-conductive adjacency with the surface thereof, and an inner surface spaced-apart a first predetermined distance from the inner surface of the other of the side walls. The outer periphery of the medium is received intermediate the inner surfaces of the side walls such that each extends over a corresponding edge portion of the medium faces.

Abstract: An axial piston pump of the swash-plate variety having a rotating cylinder block and pistons movable in a longitudinal direction within bores formed in the block, and having a reversing capacitance for reducing pressure pulsations. For the further reduction of such pulsations, one or more channels, each having an associated discharge opening, are formed into a web of the valve plate of the pump to sequentially couple the reversing capacitance into fluid communication with the cylinder bores passing across the web.

Abstract: Flexible plastic tubing construction adapted for receiving a contents such as multi-fiber optical cables used in air blown fiber (ABF) installations. The tubing is formed as having a first sidewall segment formed of a first polymeric material which is generally opaque, and a second sidewall segment formed integrally with the first sidewall segment of a second polymeric material which is generally transparent. The second sidewall segment has an axial inner surface which defines at least a portion of the innermost surface of the tubing, and an axial outer surface which defines a portion of the outermost surface of the tubing. The inner and outer surfaces further define a window therebetween through the thickness dimension of the tubing sidewall, with the contents of the tubing being viewable through the window.

Abstract: A resilient EMI shielding and/or environmental sealing gasket for interposition between a first interface surface and an oppositely-disposed second interface surface. The gasket is formed of an elongate body of indefinite length which extends along a longitudinal axis. The body includes base and apex surfaces, and opposing first and second lateral surfaces which extend intermediate the base and apex surfaces. The base surface itself extends along the length the body as configured for proximally supporting the gasket on the first interface surface. The apex surface, in turn, extends radially from the longitudinal axis for distal contact with the second interface surface, and further extends along the longitudinal axis as defining a first waveform profile characterized as having a first periodic series of alternating first high and low amplitude intervals.

Abstract: Fluid sealing system for installation within an assembly including a stationary machine part having a generally annular surface, and a reciprocable machine part having a generally cylindrical surface disposed concentrically with the annular surface of the stationary machine part. The system includes annular primary and secondary seal members each configured to be received within a corresponding gland of the annular surface coaxially intermediate the cylindrical surface of the movable machine part and a peripheral wall of the glands. The primary seal member has axially spaced-apart upper and lower end faces, and radially spaced-apart inner and outer diameter faces. The inner diameter face is formed to contact the cylindrical surface of the movable machine part along at least one dynamic sealing surface, and the outer diameter face is formed to contact the peripheral side wall of the gland along at least one static sealing surface.

Abstract: A filter media for physically separating particles of an abrasive media having a given mean average particle size from a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) slurry. The abrasive media has a particle size distribution including particles larger than the mean average particle size. The filter media is provided as being formed of at least one sheet of a porous membrane having a first and second surface defining a thickness dimension of the membrane therebetween, and having a plurality of generally cylindrical capillary pores formed through the thickness dimension sized effective to capture the particles larger than the mean average particle size. In service, the slurry is supplied to the first side of the filter media, and is passed through the media to the second side thereof such that at least a portion of the particles of the abrasive media larger than the mean average particle size is retained on the first side of the filter media.

Abstract: An flame retardant, electrically-conductive EMI shielding material and method, the material being particularly adapted for use in fabric-over-foam EMI shielding gasket constructions. In construction, a generally planar, porous fabric member is provided as having at least an electrically-conductive first side and a second side defining a thickness dimension therebetween. A curable layer of a fluent, flame retardant composition is applied under a predetermined hydrodynamic pressure and viscosity to at least a portion of the second side of the fabric member. The hydrodynamic pressure and viscosity of the composition are controlled to delimit the penetration of the layer into the fabric member to a depth which is less than the thickness dimension of said fabric member. The layer then is cured to form a flame retardant surface coating on the second side of the fabric member such that the first side of said fabric member remains electrically-conductive.

Abstract: An in-line diversion valve including a body and a plug assembled with the body. The body has an annular run extending axially from a first end opening configured to define a first port to a second end opening, and at least one annular branch extending radially from the run to a third end opening configured to define a second port of the valve. The plug extends coaxially with the body run from a first end received internally therewithin to a second end which extends externally beyond the body second end opening and which is configured to define a third port aligned coaxially with the first port. The plug is rotatable within the body and is formed as having a first passageway extending through the first and second ends thereof, and at least one perpendicular second passageway.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielded vent panel construction for disposition over an opening of an electronics enclosure. The panel includes an electrically-conductive medium having an outer periphery supported within an electrically-conductive frame. The frame is configured as having a generally C-shaped cross-sectional profile and includes an elongate end wall having an interior an exterior surface, and a pair of oppositely-disposed side walls extending from the end wall interior surface. Each of the side walls has an outer surface, one of which is disposable about the opening of the enclosure in electrically-conductive adjacency with the surface thereof, and an inner surface spaced-apart a first predetermined distance from the inner surface of the other of the side walls. The outer periphery of the medium is received intermediate the inner surfaces of the side walls such that each extends over a corresponding edge portion of the medium faces.

Abstract: A directional flow control or reversing valve for use within a thermodynamic system wherein a working fluid is cycled through a closed-loop fluid circuit having refrigeration elements including a first heat exchanger or coil, a second heat exchanger or coil coupled in series to the first heat exchanger, and a compressor having a high pressure discharge side and a low pressure suction side. The control valve includes distribution and check valving elements that are operable for selectively directing the flow of fluid from the compressor discharge side to the first or second heat exchanger and, respectively, the compressor suction side to the second or first heat exchanger for the reversible operation of the system in alternate heating and cooling modes. The valve includes a housing which is formed as having internal chambers for receiving the valving elements, and fluid ports which open into the housing as couplable in fluid communication with the refrigeration elements of the fluid circuit.

Abstract: An EMI shielding spacer gasket assembly for interposition under a predetermined compressive load within an electronics enclosure between a first surface and an oppositely-disposed second surface of the enclosure. The assembly includes a frame member and an electrically conductive, elastomeric member extending along at least a portion of the perimeter of the frame member as retained on a corresponding peripheral edge surface thereof. The elastomeric member has an outboard side which is compressible axially under the compressive load for providing an electrically conductive pathway between the surfaces of the enclosure. In an uncompressed orientation, the outboard side of the elastomeric member exhibits elongate upper and lower bearing portions which are disposed at a spaced-apart radial distance from the frame member to define a corresponding bending moment arm.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for controlling a double action working cylinder (10) having a piston (11) with a piston rod (12) on a single side by means of a multiple-way valve (19), in which the available forces are to be fully applied at the beginning of the extension of the piston rod (12) and the differential motion becomes effective after a fixed distance of displacement of the piston. The multiple-way valve (19) has seven connection openings (T1, A1, P, B1, A2, T2, B2) for driving the predetermined functions, which can be driven in the individual working position by means of a valve piston (20) provided with seven control edges (1-7).

Abstract: A device is disclosed for controlling a double-effect working cylinder (10) having a piston (11) with a piston rod (12) on a single side by means of a multiple-way valve (19), in which the available forces are to be fully applied in the extended end position of the piston rod (12). The multiple-way valve (19) has seven connection openings (P, A1, A2, B1, B2, T1, T2) for controlling the predetermined function, which can be driven in the individual working position by means of a corresponding valve piston (20).

Abstract: A kink-resistant hose construction adapted for conveying fluids under high pressure which is flexible intermediate a central longitudinal axis to a minimum bend radius. The construction includes a thermoplastic core having an inner surface defining the inner diameter of the hose and an outer surface, and an innermost reinforcement layer disposed radially circumferentially about the outer surface of the core. The innermost reinforcement layer is formed as a composite of at least one metallic wire element and at least one non-metallic fiber element. The metallic wire element is wound helically in one direction over the outer surface of the core at a predetermined pitch angle measured relative to the longitudinal axis to define a series of first turns. Each of these first tuns is spaced-apart from an adjacent first turn to define successive pairs of first turns each having an interstitial area therebetween.

Abstract: A tubing assembly for conveying fluid under pressure such as from a source of air pressure in a vehicle to an airbrake system of the vehicle. The assembly includes a flexible first and second tubing member, each having an outer surface and extending axially from a forward distal end to a rearward distal end. The first tubing member is wound intermediate the forward and the rearward distal end thereof radially about a generally cylindrical surface to define a first expandable, self-retracting coil portion having a plurality of first turns. The second tubing member, in turn, is wound intermediate the forward and the rearward distal end thereof radially about the cylindrical space to define a second expandable, self-retracting coil portion disposed within the curve of the cylindrical surface space as extending parallel to the first coil portion and as having a plurality of second turns.

Abstract: A thermally-conductive, electrically insulative interface for conductively cooling a heat-generating source, such as an electronic component, having an associated thermal dissipation member such as a heat sink. The interface is provided as a cured sheet of a curable material formulated as a blend of a curable silicone binder, and a particulate alumina, i.e., aluminum oxide (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3), filler. The interface is observed to exhibit a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.8 W/m-K and a wet dielectric breakdown strength of at least about 475 Vac/mil.

Abstract: An EMI shielding and environmental sealing gasket for interposition between a first substrate and an oppositely-disposed second substrate. The gasket is formed of a resilient, tubular body having a generally continuous interior and exterior surface defining a wall thickness of the gasket therebetween, and including base, arcuate, and lateral members. The base member extends intermediate a first and a second edge and has an inner and outer for contact with the second substrate. The arcuate member, which has an inner surface spaced apart radially from the inner surface of the base member and an outer surface for contact with the first substrate, extends intermediate a first proximal end disposed radially inwardly of the first edge of the base member, and a second proximal end disposed radially inwardly of the second edge of the base member.

Abstract: A clip for use in combination with a fitting of a variety adapted for a releasable connection with the distal end of a length of tubing as including a body member, and an annular collet member received within a gland of the body member for slidable axial movement intermediate a rearward position accommodating the radial outward expansion of the collet member for the insertion and removal of the tubing end therethrough and a forward position effecting the radially inward contraction of the collet member about the outer tubing diameter delimiting the removal of the tubing distal end from the fitting. The clip includes a retaining portion configured to be received coaxially on the collet member intermediate an external forward end thereof and an opposing end of the fitting body member, and a shroud portion configured to extend over the forward end of the collet member for delimiting force-transmitting contact therewith tending to move the collet member from its forward to rearward position.