Abstract: An electrolytic process for the preparation of a compound having a charged electrolytic cell fitted with at least one anode and at least one cathode in a single compartment with a reaction mixture. An electric potential is applied to the at least one anode and at least one cathode under conditions to promote formation of a compound on one of the cathodes or the anode to define a formation electrode. The formation electrode is then agitated.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infusion pump 10 for providing a flow of a liquid through an tube 28. The infusion pump 10 includes at least two occluders 152, 162 having an open position and a closed position for releasably pinching-off the tube 28. A metering chamber is disposed between the two occluders 152, 162. A first plunger 72 and a second plunger 73 are provided, each plunger 72, 73 having an open position and a closed position for releasably compressing the metering chamber. In the method of the present invention, an occluder 152 releasably pinches-off the tube near the source of the liquid at a first location. The second occluder 162 releasably pinches-off the tube at a second location that is downstream from the source of the liquid 23 and the first location.

Abstract: An ambulatory infusion pump (10) has a syringe barrel (16) having a fluid chamber (19) and an inner wall (22). The pump (10) further has an infusion engine (14) for moving fluid through the syringe barrel (16). The infusion engine (14) has a member (42) for engaging a portion of the syringe barrel (16) for moving the engine (14) linearly along the syringe barrel (16).

Abstract: An air in-line sensor for detecting air bubbles in a therapeutic solution flowing through a tube utilizes a unitary type sensor having a channel for receiving the tube. The channel has a tube loading section. A signal emitting member is positioned on one side of the tube and a signal receiving member is positioned on an opposite side of the tube. A first air baffle is positioned between the signal emitting and signal receiving members.

Abstract: An industrial vacuum assembly suitable for use with waste material hoppers, particularly bin-type hoppers, is described. The assembly includes a vacuum powerhead and a hopper. Mounted between the powerhead and the hopper is a vented partition adapted to collect fiberous material in the hopper and serve as a barrier to restrict the fiberous material from entering into the powerhead. The partition is adapted to disrupt the airflow within the hopper such that fiberous material drawn into the hopper becomes entangled together in the hopper.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fuel reforming method is disclosed suitable for producing synthesis hydrogen gas from reactions with hydrocarbons fuels, oxygen, and steam. A first mixture of an oxygen-containing gas and a first fuel is directed into a first tube 108 to produce a first reaction reformate. A second mixture of steam and a second fuel is directed into a second tube 116 annularly disposed about the first tube 108 to produce a second reaction reformate. The first and second reaction reformates are then directed into a reforming zone 144 and subject to a catalytic reforming reaction. In another aspect of the method, a first fuel is combusted with an oxygen-containing gas in a first zone 108 to produce a reformate stream, while a second fuel under steam reforming in a second zone 116. Heat energy from the first zone 108 is transferred to the second zone 116.

Abstract: The present invention provides an end closure for a container having a central panel wall with a displaceable opening panel defined by a frangible score and a non-frangible hinge segment. A tab is attached to the panel wall by a rivet, the tab having a nose extending over a first area of the opening panel, the remainder of the opening panel which is exposed from the tab defining the second area of the opening panel. A deboss bead resides in the opening panel, formed in the second area. The deboss bead being curvilinear in shape, formed as a narrow channel in the opening panel. The narrow channel preferably being formed as a U-shaped bead with a first wall and a generally opposed second wall, with the first and second wall being joined by an arcuate intermediate segment. The end closure further has a deboss panel residing in a plane below the remainder of the panel, the deboss bead extending below the plane of the deboss panel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing and applying flexible sheet material, such as house wrap, from an elongate roll in a substantially continuous manner to the planar surface of a structure.

Abstract: The thin film, circuit device is a subminiature overvoltage protection device in a surface mountable configuration for use in printed circuit board or thick film hybrid circuit technology. The surface mountable device (SMD) is designed to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to electronic components.The circuit protection device comprises three material subassemblies. The first subassembly generally includes a substrate carrier, electrodes, and terminal pads for connecting the protection device to a PC board. The second subassembly includes a voltage variable polymer material with non-linear characteristics, and the third subassembly includes a cover coat for protecting the circuit protection device.

Abstract: A female fuse includes two female terminal portions and a fuse link with a skived region. The fuse link can have first and second ends with first and second pellet regions, each pellet region having a pellet hole therein, the first and second pellet regions being substantially symmetrically spaced on opposing sides of a central axis of the female fuse. Such a fuse link also includes first and second art-forming strips substantially symmetrically connecting the first and second pellet regions to one another, an interior portion of the arc-forming strips being substantially formed from a die section which is independent of the die section which forms the exterior shape of the female fuse. The female fuse terminals each have female-forming terminal plates and female-forming side plates, the terminal plates each having a spring portions, the spring portions being formable into contacting springs for the male terminals. A female fuse housing is also provided for the female fuse.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable ribbon breakout apparatus comprises first and second die members disposed in opposing relationship to each other. Each die member has a plurality of slots formed into one its surfaces which are adapted to receive a portion of the cable ribbon. For each die member, each slot has depth differing from the depths of the other slots of that member in order to effect a break out of the ribbon at any fiber desired. The slots of the second die member may have a width greater than that of the slots of the first die member. A frame may be provided which includes a first side member and a second side member to contain the die members. Each side member has a keyway into which corresponding keys located at the ends of the die members may be slidably engaged. The first die member is adapted for translational displacement between the side members. A spring may be provided to bias the first die member against one of the side members.

Abstract: Methods for producing a fully cooked and breaded bone-in poultry product, such as chicken, in which the steps of pre-dusting, batter, breading and par-frying are performed in advance of full cooking in a vapor cooker.

Abstract: In order to improve the function and to simplify the manufacture of a cooling device for electrical or electronic components, rib-like cooling elements are positioned parallel and at a predetermined distance from one another and are connected to a base plate in heat-transmitting contact. At least two cooling elements are combined into a unitary ribbon-shaped package having a U-shaped profile in cross-section and a web portion which connects the cooling elements. The cooling elements being fixed to the base plate in corresponding longitudinal slots.

Abstract: There is disclosed a shoring device for holding shoring boards against the walls of a trench. The shoring device is equipped with a locking mechanism to lock the device in an extended position in order to prevent the trench walls from collapsing. The shoring device includes a cylinder, a piston, and a piston rod with a rectangular cross-sectional geometry. The cylinder has an inlet for introducing a hydraulic fluid which upon entry into the cylinder causes the piston to slide within the cylinder, and the elongated piston rod to extend radially outwardly from the cylinder. In this extended position, the shoring device holds the shoring boards tightly against the walls of the trench. Upon retraction of the piston rod back into the cylinder, a cylinder end cap acts as a scraper, removing dirt and other particles from the surface of the rectangular piston rod.

Abstract: The invention is a nested spring assembly. The assembly comprises a first spring and a second spring, and both the first and second springs have an inner and outer surface. The second spring is nested within a cavity formed by the first spring, and the second spring is releasably secured to the first spring by a longitudinal strip of adhesive contacting both the outer surface of the second spring and the inner surface of the first spring.

Abstract: A resettable circuit breaker for protecting an electrical circuit from prolonged overload current conditions. The resettable breaker opens upon prolonged overload current conditions. With an optional resistor, the resettable breaker remains open until the prolonged overload current is removed from the breaker. The breaker comprises a first stationary terminal having a first contact, and a movable terminal comprised of a single metal and having a second contact for engagement, under normal conditions, with the first contact. A shape memory alloy wire is positioned adjacent the movable terminal. The shape memory alloy wire is normally in a relaxed, non-contracted configuration. Upon prolonged overload current conditions, the shape memory alloy wire is heated and contracts to contact and shift the movable terminal and the second contact out of engagement with the first contact.