Abstract: A flow restriction system for restricting fluid flow through a pipe includes an anchor and an inflatable plug. The anchor includes an alignment body, a shield body, and a first fluid passage defined in the alignment body and the shield body. The shield body extends from the alignment body and has an upstream face and a downstream face. The downstream face is opposite the upstream face. The shield body is configured to block at least a portion of the fluid flow through the pipe. The inflatable plug is coupled to the downstream face of the shield body. The inflatable plug includes an interior chamber that is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a manifold valve assembly engaged to an inflatable apparatus, such as a cushion to prevent pressure ulcers, for example. The manifold valve assembly is also in communication with a processing device to determine an optimal immersion level for a user seated on the inflatable apparatus. Additionally the processing device, in communication with the manifold valve assembly may save optimal immersion or air pressure levels for comparison to future checks of cushion pressure and send that to a user interface at the processing device. The assembly and processing device may also save and dis play a history of pressure checks.

Abstract: A water path control valve structure for flushing the toilet lid, which is divided into upper and lower valve parts, including a valve body, a linkage valve core and a sealing component. The sealing component is installed on the linkage valve core, and the linkage valve core is arranged in the hollow valve body and one end of the linkage valve core extends out of the valve body. The linkage valve core includes an upper valve core and a lower valve core arranged coaxially, and one end of the upper valve core extends out of the valve body. The upper and lower valve cores are respectively installed with the sealing member.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to prepare and use prediction models for classifying images. Some embodiments may: obtain, via a system return temperature sensor, a system return temperature; obtain, via an appliance return temperature sensor, an appliance return temperature; and responsive to a determination that the appliance return temperature is greater than the system return temperature by at least a first threshold amount, decrease, via a hardware processor, a speed of the appliance pump.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a fuel tank arrangement (100) connected to a prime mover (101) for propulsion of a vehicle. More particularly, the fuel tank arrangement (100) comprises a first (102) and a second (104) fuel tank connected to the prime mover of the vehicle.

Abstract: Example fluid valves having non-circular flow passageways are disclosed. An example fluid valve includes a body defining a fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet, at least a portion of the fluid passageway between the inlet and the outlet has a generally non-circular cross-sectional shape when taken along a plane transverse to a direction of fluid flow, the cross-sectional shape includes a curved central axis, with outwardly curved end walls and curved lateral walls joining the curved end walls.

Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus and a fluid distribution module with choke are provided. The fluid distribution apparatus includes a first fluid conveying pipe, a second fluid conveying pipe, multiple fluid manifolds located between the first fluid conveying pipe and the second fluid conveying pipe and connected with the first fluid conveying pipe and the second fluid conveying pipe, an inlet disposed on a side of the first fluid conveying pipe and between both ends of the first fluid conveying pipe; and an outlet disposed on a side of the second fluid conveying pipe and set corresponding to a position where the inlet is set. The fluid is supplied from the inlet to the first fluid conveying pipe, and the fluid is conveyed to the fluid manifolds along the first fluid conveying pipe, and flows into the second fluid conveying pipe through the fluid manifolds and flows out from the outlet.

Abstract: A diaphragm assembly for a diaphragm valve is described, which has a diaphragm which includes a functional portion adapted to cooperate with further components of the diaphragm valve and to separate opposite chambers. The diaphragm further includes a tab projecting laterally from the functional portion and having a through-opening provided therein. A marking element is fastened in the through-opening. In addition, a diaphragm valve having such a diaphragm assembly is presented.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a field device with an on/off valve, a pneumatic actuator that moves the on/off valve, when applied with compressed air, into one on/off position and when ventilated into the other on/off position, a magnetic valve that applies compressed air to the actuator during electric actuation and ventilates the actuator during non-actuation and a function monitoring device that detects at least one parameter that refers to the movement of the on/off valve, where the function monitoring device includes a magnetic field sensor detecting changes to a magnetic field, where the magnetic field sensor is arranged in the region of the magnetic valve and generates a signal awakening the function monitoring device to detect the at least one parameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve unit for a system for producing parenteral nutrition, in which unit a three-way valve is used for each pair of connections to a source container. The valve unit is a component that can be mounted on die system and removed again after use. The valve unit is in particular provided as an interchangeable disposable component.

Abstract: A fluid-driven actuator system includes a fluid-driven actuator and at least one proportional control valve and at least one pump connected to the fluid-driven actuator to provide fluid to operate the fluid-driven actuator. The at least one pump includes at least one fluid driver having a prime mover and a fluid displacement assembly to be driven by the prime mover such that fluid is transferred from the pump inlet to the pump outlet. The fluid-driven actuator system also includes a controller that establishes at least one of a speed and a torque of the at least one prime mover to adjust at least one of a flow in the fluid-driven system to a flow set point and a pressure in the fluid-driven actuator system to a pressure set point and concurrently establishes an opening of the at least one proportional control valve to adjust at least one of the flow to the flow set point and the pressure to the pressure set point.

Abstract: A faucet including a spring spout supporting a spout nest, and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout nest. A docking cradle is supported by the spout base and is configured to releasably couple to the spout nest. The faucet may include a capacitive sensor operably coupled to the spring spout by at least one capacitive coupling.

Abstract: A compressed-air supply system for operating a pneumatic installation. The compressed-air supply system includes an air supply, the air supply comprising an air compressor unit configured to supply compressed air to a compressed air supply. The compressed-air supply system further includes a compressed air port to the pneumatic installation, an air removal port configured to release air to the environment, and a pneumatic main line between the compressed air supply and the compressed air port, the pneumatic main line comprising an air dryer and a throttle. Furthermore, the compressed-air supply system includes an air removal line between the compressed air port and the air removal port and an exhaust valve connected in the air removal line. The exhaust valve includes a pressure control port connected to the compressed air supply and a pressure counter control port connected to the compressed air port.

Abstract: This invention disclosures a liquid storage tank upper cover assembly of a drawing or adding liquid machine and a drawing or adding liquid machine. The liquid storage tank upper cover assembly includes an upper cover, a switching valve foundation disposed at an upper end of the upper cover and a valve cartridge cooperated with the switching valve foundation. The upper cover and the switching valve foundation are a one-piece molded part. The switching valve foundation has a sliding hole, a lower part of the upper cover has a first through-hole and a second through-hole which are spaced apart, and the first through-hole and the second through-hole are both connected to the sliding hole. The switching valve foundation has a third through-hole connected with the sliding hole. The valve cartridge is glidingly provided in the sliding hole.

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 module (49, 149, 249) for use in a vehicle fuel system, said module comprising a housing (7) having a first port (9), a second port (41) and a passage (57) between the first port and the second port; a closure body (11) that is moveably arranged in said housing; wherein said closure body is configured for closing the passage between the first port and the second port in a first position of the closure body and for allowing access to the passage in a second position of the closure body; and a pump (13) that is integrated in said housing (7), wherein said pump (13) communicates with the first port (9) and is configured for pumping fluid into or out of the first port (9) while the closure body (11) is in the first position, characterized in that the module (49, 149) further comprises a motor (15) and a closure body actuator (67) configured for positioning the closure body (11, 111) in at least the first position and the second position, wherein said closure body actuator is driven by said motor (15), and said

Abstract: A valve position indicator for a valve includes a spline barrel, indicator flag, and follower. The spline barrel may be generally tubular and may be positionable about a tail stem protector of the valve. The spline barrel may have a helical slot formed therein. The spline barrel may be rotatably coupled to the tail stem protector of a valve. The indicator flag may be coupled to the spline barrel and may extend radially therefrom. The follower may be coupleable to a tail stem of the valve. The follower may extend in a direction perpendicular to the extent of the tail stem. The follower may extend through a slot in the tail stem protector and the helical slot of the spline barrel when the spline barrel is positioned about the tail stem protector.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining when an operational opening event occurs for a pressure relief valve. The apparatus includes a pressure relief valve lift indicator disposed adjacent to a portion of the pressure relief valve to determine the frequency of the operational opening events of the pressure relief valve. A method of monitoring a pressure relief valve. A pressure relief valve lift indicator is placed in close proximity to the pressure relief valve to determine when the pressure relief valve experiences an operational opening event. Operational data associated with the operational opening event is tracked.

Abstract: A smart valve maintenance alert device includes a connection unit, which is connectable to a valve stem of a smart valve. The connection unit includes a detectable element that is movable in unison with the valve stem. A control unit includes a detecting element arranged to correspond to the detectable element. A drive unit is connected to the connection unit, and the drive unit drives the connection unit to allow the valve stem to be driven by the connection unit to rotate and the valve stem drives the smart valve to rotate. The detecting element and the detectable element collaboratively generate a detection signal in response to the rotation of the valve stem, such that the control unit generates data of operation state according to the detection signal.

Abstract: A subsea manifold (150) is integrated into a pipeline (22) so as to be deployable to the seabed together with the pipeline, from a pipe-laying vessel. The subsea manifold comprises a hub (106a, 106b) for receiving production fluid from at least one subsea christmas tree (54a, 54b), and further comprises a connection (112) for at least one service line (116) connected to a surface supply or control or monitoring facility.