Abstract: A method for producing a manifold is disclosed, wherein an additive manufacturing process is used to produce the manifold.

Abstract: A closed tank system includes: a fuel tank; a canister adapted to adsorb evaporative fuel generated in the fuel tank; a fill-up limiting valve provided inside the fuel tank so as to be communicated with the evaporative fuel discharge passage and adapted to operate to close the evaporative fuel discharge passage when a fuel level reaches a predetermined full tank liquid level; a shut-off valve adapted to operate to open or close the evaporative fuel discharge passage; a fuel remaining amount sensor adapted to detect a remaining amount of fuel; and a hardware processor that causes a control section to carry out control for allowing the shut-off valve to be opened or closed. The hardware processor causes the control section to inhibit the control for allowing the shut-off valve to be opened when an engine is in operation and the detected remaining amount of fuel exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A pressure regulator has a pressure chamber connected to an inlet flow area which receives liquid flow. As liquid flows into a forward chamber of the pressure chamber, pressure is exerted on the forward face of the piston, which in turn causes the piston to slide longitudinally through the pressure chamber. A bypass fluidically connects the forward pressure chamber and rear pressure chamber such that as the piston slides into the rear pressure chamber pressure increases at the rear pressure chamber, which in turn forces the piston to move forwardly, thus regulating flow out of the pressure chamber. A hand wheel is configured to turn a movable plate located inside the pressure chamber, with the movable plate configured to impede the piston from moving rearwardly. Pressure sensors and vents with a pressurized air source may be used to keep the pressure within a desired range.

Abstract: A fluid diverter including a cylindrical body and an extension arm is provided. The cylindrical body defines a first fluid passage extending from a first axial end of the cylindrical body and a second fluid passage circumferentially offset from the first fluid passage and extending from a second axial end of the cylindrical body. A seepage orifice is defined in the cylindrical body providing a fluid communication path between the first axial end and the second axial end. The extension arm extends from the cylindrical body and includes a locating receptacle dimensioned to receive a fixing element to rotationally and axially fix the fluid diverter.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to reservoirs within appliances. The present invention includes a reservoir having one or more tanks having adaptors and tubing which may be thermally welded, crosslinked, and/or overmolded. Particular embodiments of the present invention include reservoirs, reservoir systems including a reservoir, processes for forming a reservoir, and processes for forming the aforementioned reservoir systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank may include (1) a fuel tank with an opening in a surface thereof; and (2) a fuel pump hanger assembly, the fuel pump hanger assembly comprising; (a) a plurality of assembly screws; (b) a plurality of clamping lugs configured to thread onto the plurality of assembly screws and engage an inside surface of the fuel tank; (c) a top plate further comprising; (i) a bearing surface configured to engage an external fuel tank surface; (ii) a plurality of through holes proximate the perimeter of the top plate and perpendicular to the bearing surface; (iii) a plurality of bosses, each of the plurality of bosses adjacent to each through hole, configured to guide and position the each clamping lug; and (d) a gasket positioned between the top plate and the fuel tank.

Abstract: A substrate processing system includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a gas control part for controlling a gas flow in at least one of the chambers, a gate which can be set in an open state to connect the first chamber and the second chamber, and which can be set in a shutoff state to shut off the first chamber and the second chamber, a first selecting device which permits setting of the gate in the open state on the basis of a recipe, and a second selecting device which permits setting of the gate in the open state only when control with the gas control part satisfies a safety condition, wherein the gate is set in the open state only when setting of the gate in the open state is permitted both by the first selecting device and by the second selecting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetically actuatable gas valve for metering a gaseous fuel into a suction tract of a motor, in particular a gas or diesel gas motor, comprising a valve seat (1) which is designed as a flat seat and which has multiple annular webs (3) that are arranged in a concentric manner and are connected via at least one radially running web (4) in order to delimit circular or semicircular through-flow openings (2). The electromagnetically actuatable gas valve further comprises a movable valve plate (5) which sealingly interacts with the valve seat (1) and which has multiple annular sealing webs (6) that are arranged in a concentric manner and can be brought into an overlapping arrangement with the circular or semicircular through-flow openings (2) of the valve seat (1).

Abstract: A fuel storage assembly for a vehicle includes a fuel tank defining a fuel chamber, a fuel pump module and a vapor pressure detection system. The fuel pump module includes a flange engaged to the fuel tank and a fuel pump assembly supported by the flange and disposed in the fuel chamber. The vapor pressure detection system includes a vapor pressure sensor attached to the flange, a vapor pressure inlet device disposed in the fuel chamber, and a conduit communicating between the vapor pressure inlet device and the vapor pressure sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a container for use with an endoscope. More particularly, this invention relates to a container for storing and delivering sterile water to an endoscope.

Abstract: A withdrawal system (1) for a container (2) and comprises an immersion pipe (4) mounted on and projecting into the container (2) as well as a withdrawal head (5) that is attachable to the immersion pipe (4) by means of a rotary connection. The withdrawal head (5) attached to the immersion pipe (4) is secured by means of a mechanical locking unit.

Abstract: This valve includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a seat with a liquid passage, a plug movable between i) an open position and ii) a closed position, and a biasing member for urging the plug toward the closed position. The valve includes an actuating member having a face which sustains an actuating pressure. The actuating member is movable between i) an actuation position for opening the plug and ii) a rest position. The valve operates, selectively: in a feed mode, where the plug is open and the actuating member is at rest, the liquid flowing in one direction throughout the second chamber, or in a latch mode, where the plug is closed and the actuating member is at rest, no liquid flowing in the valve, or in a drain mode, where the plug is open, the liquid flowing in the reverse direction throughout the second chamber.

Abstract: A system includes a pre-assembled, modular valve assembly configured to be coupled to both an industrial gas appliance and a fuel supply system for the industrial gas appliance. The system includes a manual isolation valve, a first block valve, and a bleed valve. The modular valve assembly is configured to be disposed at a location separate from the industrial gas appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for draining water from a tank (22), more particularly a clarification tank, wherein water is optionally drained via a draining apparatus while maintaining a substantially constant liquid level (23).

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid control valve that improves usability by eliminating misunderstanding of a user. The fluid control valve includes a valve seat, a valve body disposed to be approachable to and separable from the valve seat, an actuator configured to move the valve body in an approaching or separating direction, a positional information detection part configured to detect a value corresponding to a relative position of the valve body with respect to the valve seat, and a position output part configured to set, irrespective of positional information acquired by the positional information detection part at an opening start position of the valve body, the opening start position to position zero.

Abstract: A circulation pump assembly for a heating and/or cooling system includes an electric drive motor (108) and a connected pump housing (106) in which at least one impeller (118) is situated and which comprises a first inlet (112) and a first outlet (114). The pump housing (106) includes a second inlet (122) which is connected in an inside of the pump housing (106) at a mixing point (130) to the first inlet (112). A regulating valve (134), which is designed for regulating the mixing ratio of two flows mixing at the mixing point (130), as well as a control device, which controls the regulating valve (134) for regulating the mixing ration, are arranged in the pump housing (106). A hydraulic manifold is provided with such a circulation pump assembly.

Abstract: A fluid system for the reliable operation of an actuator controlled by fluid means, including a control device, a valve controller, fluid control valves that are designed to influence fluid flows on at least one actuator, sensors designed to determine a state of the actuator and a monitoring device designed to process the sensor signals and to provide a monitoring signal to the valve controller. The control device is designed in accordance with a first safety category of a safety standard and the valve controller, the fluid control valves, the sensors and the monitoring device are designed in accordance with a second safety category of the safety standard, wherein said second safety category is positioned at a higher level than the first safety category within the safety standard.

Abstract: A differential pressure type inflating device, adapted for fast inflating the devices that need inflating, comprises a gas container, a relief valve, a gas nozzle, a pipe joint, a switch valve, and a relief pipe. When external high pressure gas enters the gas container and renders the gas pressures in the gas container and the relief pipe reaching a balance condition, the switch valve can be pressed to generate pressure drop in the relief pipe, which launches the relief valve and discharges the high pressure gas in the gas container from the gas nozzle. In this design, the gas container, relief valve, gas nozzle, relief pipe, and pipe joint are connected with screwing structures, so as to achieve the function of easy assembling.

Abstract: The concepts relate to reducing energy loss associated with hot water systems. One example can monitor hot water use in a system. Upon completion of the hot water use, the example can recover some of the hot water from hot water lines into a water heater that heated the hot water. The method can also deliver the recovered hot water to the water heater in a manner that affects operation of a heating element of the water heater.

Abstract: An internal valve includes a valve stem disposed in a valve body, a poppet valve coupled to the stem, and a bleed valve coupled to the stem. The valve stem is shiftable from a first position in which the poppet valve and the bleed valve are closed, to a second position in which the bleed valve is open, and a third position in which the bleed valve is closed and the poppet valve is open, and the poppet may shift closed in response to a pressure change. A valve body of the internal valve includes primary and secondary stem guides supported by respective primary and secondary stem struts connected to an inner side of the valve body. The valve body further includes thickened portions extending inwardly toward an axis of the valve body to which the secondary stem struts connect.