Abstract: The present invention provides a device for cooling a warm medium comprising:a vessel wherein a bundle of a number of pipes are disposed and wherein coolant medium flows around the pipe bundle;a pipe plate through which the pipes of the bundle debouch into a reservoir for supply of the warm medium;a support plate mounted at a distance from the pipe plate whereby the pipes are supported and wherethrough the pipes extend; andone or more rings which are each mounted between a pipe and the support plate on the side of the support plate faced to the pipe plate and which are provided with holes for allowing passage of the coolant.

Abstract: A process of producing a fluid bed oxacylation catalyst for olefins and diolefins having the following formula Pd-M-A whereM=Au, Cd, Bi, Cu, Mn, Fe, Co, Ce, U and mixtures thereof,A=an alkali metal or mixture thereof, andM is present in the range of from 0 to 5 wt %,comprising milling a fixed bed oxacylation catalyst precursor comprising Pd-M on a fixed support with a fluid bed catalyst aqueous binder material to form a uniform aqueous slurry, drying the aqueous slurry to remove the water to form microspheroidal particles of solid fluid bed catalyst precursor, impregnating the microspheroidal particles with a solution of alkali metal salt to form the fluid bed catalyst. The catalyst is particularly useful in the manufacture of vinyl acetate from ethylene, acetic acid and oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements in servicing the air filters in air conditioning units such as rooftop air conditioning units. More specifically, the invention is directed to an air filter channel and puller which facilitate the removal of rows of filters.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for molds used for casting sanitary fixtures including at least one female die which is capable of defining the molding cavity of the item as well as at least one male die which is designed to be introduced into and withdrawn from said molding cavity, and which is provided with a mating surface capable of interacting with an associated mating surface of at least one female die. The sealing assembly includes a tubular elastic body of annular shape which is placed within a peripheral groove recessed in the mating surface of at least one male die, and which is connected to an assembly capable of alternately deflating and inflating said elastic tubular body so that the latter assumes a first transverse shape which is completely accommodated within the corresponding transverse-shape of the groove, and a second transverse shape which projects beyond the mouth of the groove, where it comes to rest against the facing associated mating surface of at least one female die.

Abstract: In a fast Ethernet, each station is connected to the hub by four unshielded twisted pairs. A first pair is transmit only for the station and receive only for the hub, a second pair is transmit only for the hub and receive only for the station, and the third and fourth pairs are bidirectional. Both the station and the hub use their transmit only and the bidirectional pairs for data transmission and their receive only pair for collision detection.

Abstract: A condensation nucleus counter includes a saturator and a condenser with a thermoelectric device (TED) to simultaneously cool the condenser and heat the saturator. A controller is featured which operates the TED to maintain the temperature differential between the saturator and the condenser to within .+-.1.5.degree. C. at steady state. The controller may be set by a user to operate at any desired setpoint temperature.

Abstract: A blood gas monitoring system monitors blood gas from blood in a blood vessel. A blood probe is introduced into the blood vessel. The blood probe includes a probe body defining a probe chamber and a first gas permeable membrane coupled to a first end of the probe body. A sensor is provided proximate a second end of the probe chamber to sense a desired characteristic of the blood gas. Blood gas is allowed to diffuse across the first gas permeable membrane and into the probe chamber so that the blood gas in the probe chamber is substantially in equilibrium with the blood gas in the blood vessel. Once blood gas in the probe chamber has substantially equilibrated with the blood gas in the blood vessel, the desired characteristic of the blood gas is sensed.

Abstract: A form having detachable labels and a wristband is provided. The form includes a face ply adhered to a liner ply by a pressure sensitive adhesive. The face ply includes a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is die cut to form a wristband and the second portion is die cut to form a series of detachable labels. The form may be printed in a single pass through a printer to provide the wristband and labels with correlating printed indicia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a four sided flush weatherstrip sealing system, and more particularly, to a weatherstrip sealing system including one or more latching mechanisms which selectively grasp the glass window panel and bring the panel into enhanced engagement with the weatherstrip sealing assembly. Also provided are improved sealing arrangements for the window panel along the vehicle door rear view mirror and the B pillar portion located below the vehicle door belt-line.

Abstract: A vehicle door glass run including a header section, and first and second end sections that extend into the door well of the vehicle door below the vehicle belt line. Each section of the glass run includes a flexible metal insert that has been stamped and rolled into a configuration such that a cross-section of the insert includes two adjacent U-shaped portions and a tab portion. An outer layer is extruded around the shape of the insert. The outer layer defines a glass run channel that accepts a vehicle window and a sealing configuration. Plastic support members are molded to the sections that extend into the door well. A bracket attached to or integral with the glass run allows the glass run to be connected to a trim panel within the door well.

Abstract: A process for the destruction of organic contaminants from wastewater streams and solid surfaces, including soil. The process comprises removing volatile organic compounds from the wastewater stream or surface by steam stripping and then contacting a stream comprising steam and the stripped organic compounds with a catalyst at an elevated temperature so as to convert the hydrocarbon portion of the organic compounds to a mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A toilet bowl and rim construction capable of generating superior vortex flushing action. A rim restrictor means is strategically positioned on a side of the rim to direct the bifurcated streams of water to converge at the side of the rim. The relocation of the contact point from the conventionally placed central position to a strategically located side position increases the velocity and force on the water stream. Control of the volume, flow rate and directional orientation of the flushing water into and within the rim cavity and through rim discharge orifices produces superior vortex flushing action.

Abstract: A multifunction shower head with a housing, a fixed nozzle plate, and a rotatable nozzle shutter in which is set a screen disk and which is fixed to an adjustment ring has between the housing and the nozzle plate a guide plate with throughgoing passages and a wheel with radially extending and annularly arranged vanes, apertured regions and blocking regions. Rotation of the nozzle shutter relative to the nozzle plate and arresting or releasing of the wheel allows several types of spray to be selected.

Abstract: A trapway reseal device for a toilet tank where the toilet tank includes an overflow tube and a water control. The trapway reseal device includes a float slidably supported along the overflow tube to move with the changing level of water in the tank as the tank is flushed and refilled. A reseal hose receives water from the water control and includes a free end coupled to the float. The reseal hose selectively directs water into at least one of the tank in the overflow tube dependent upon the position of the float as determined by the level of water in the tank.

Abstract: A window-containing mailer is provided which is suitable for use in nonimpact printers using heated fuser rolls. A heat and moisture resistant adhesive which resists picking at temperatures encountered in the fusing rolls secures a transparent polymeric film or glassine patch to the mailer substrate. The adhesive may be either a crosslinkable aqueous-based latex or emulsion or a radiation curable composition.

Abstract: A liquid refrigerant distributor for use within a heat exchanger having a body of heat exchange tubes. The distributor comprises a mesh screen and a liquid refrigerant sprayer. The liquid refrigerant sprayer is adapted to spray refrigerant on the mesh screen. The mesh screen being adapted to pass liquid and vaporous refrigerant but also to direct liquid refrigerant onto the heat exchange tubes.

Abstract: An apparatus for de-molding sanitary ware castings from porous molds, and in particular, from synthetic resin molds, comprising a carriage capable of traveling on rails parallel to the plane of the opening of a mold. The carriage moves to and from a position between separated mold parts of the mold and a position outside of the mold. The carriage includes an upper frame structure capable of displacement in a direction at right angles to the rails, on which is mounted at least one form capable of matching, at least in part, the outward shape of the piece to be molded. The mold is connected to the upper structure by an intermediate means of variable geometry so as to allow a range of motion. A pneumatic means is included to retain the form in contact with the cast piece.