Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor device (1) for generating an aerosol (8) comprising both gas and sealant, wherein the distributor device has at least one gas connector (2) for connection to at least one compressed-air source (11), at least one sealant connector (3) for connection to at least one sealant container (12), and one or more than one connecting element (4) for connection to a pneumatic vehicle tire (16), characterized in that the distributor device has a metering unit (5) for metering the sealant quantity fed to the distributor device. The invention also relates to a system for sealing and inflating pneumatic vehicle tires, and to a method for sealing pneumatic vehicle tires or inflatable technical articles, and to the use of a dosing unit for generating an aerosol.

Abstract: According to an aspect of this disclosure, there is provided a fluid processing apparatus including: a housing with a space formed therein; a fluid receiving part removably coupled to the housing and receiving a fluid therein; and a conveying part accommodated in the space of the housing and coupled to the fluid receiving part to be in fluid communication therewith, wherein the conveying part includes: a pump member coupled to the fluid receiving part and providing a conveying force to the fluid; and a mixing nozzle which is in communication with the pump member, and into which the fluid flows after having passed through the pump member.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods of storing adsorbing diborane on carbon adsorption medium. The invention discloses a vessel for storing diborane. The vessel includes: a vessel interior; microporous carbon adsorbent in the vessel interior; diborane in the vessel interior at least partially adsorbed on the microporous adsorbent. The microporous adsorbent includes slit pores between graphite layers at a graphite layer spacing that increases an activation energy required for diborane degradation relative to an activation energy of degradation of non-adsorbed gaseous diborane at ambient pressure, and at the same temperature.

Abstract: A deflating device for transferring a liquid content from a supply container into a baby feeding device is disclosed, comprising a positioning and holding arrangement configured for positioning and for holding a dual structure comprising (i) a squeezable bag prefilled with a liquid content and constituting said supply container, and (ii) an inflatable container constituting said baby feeding device, the positioning and holding arrangement being configured to allow transferring the liquid content from the squeezable bag into the inflatable container while the dual structure is held by; the device is further comprising a deflating mechanism configured to apply a deflating pressure on the squeezable bag thereby evacuating its liquid content into the inflatable container. A method for finalizing a baby feeding formula and introducing it into a disposable inflatable container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dropper dispenser is provided and comprises a body and a dispensing tube. The body includes two or more parts. One or more of the parts is movable to create a vacuum to draw fluid into the dispensing tube.

Abstract: One or more indicators provide an indication of fueling status of a hydrogen powered vehicle. One or more sensors detect temperature and/or other characteristics of the fuel provided to the vehicle and provide an electrical signal to one or more of the indicators to permit an indication of fueling status. The indicators, which may be visual and/or audible, may be positioned on the fueling apparatus and on the vehicle in the vicinity of a fueling receptacle. The indicators may also be positioned elsewhere on the vehicle and may be separate from the vehicle such as on or around a fueling station and/or on separate computerized devices. Certain of the visual indicators may be positioned on a fueling hose and may include electrically energized paint and an illuminated sheath.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for preventive maintenance for nozzle elements of a fuel dispenser or recharging station can include a nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus (e.g. fuel dispenser nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus or vehicle recharging nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus). The nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus can be configured to communicate with a sensor element of a nozzle to evaluate the operational status of that sensor element. In the event the testing determines that the sensor element is malfunctioning or broken, the apparatus can respond by scheduling or ordering maintenance to repair the component so the failure can be identified quickly and resolved to try and avoid the chance that a user may attempt to utilize a nozzle with a non-functioning element and have a negative experience in use of a dispenser (e.g. fuel dispenser or electricity dispenser that can be considered a recharging station).

Abstract: An adapter (100) for connecting a refill container (200) with a container (300) during a refilling process. The adapter (100) has a first open end (10) and a second open end (11). The first open end (10) and the second open end (11) are connected to an, in particular, peripheral wall (12). A breaking element (20) is arranged inside the adapter (100). The breaking element (20) extends in the direction of the first open end (10) and is connected on one side via a web (21) to the wall (12).

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a fuel tank according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fuel tank having a plurality of volumes, and a controller that controls a charging state of a fuel charged in the fuel tank and selectively controls use of the fuel charged in the plurality of volumes based on an amount of the fuel used and a state of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A portable fuel metering system (PMU) is described. The PMU has one or more flow meters capable of metering the flow of fluids, such as fuel, as the fluid is transferred from a source to a receiver. The PMU may include a telemetry unit configured to transmit parameters related to the fuel transfer to remote location. The PMU may be configured in a light, portable package that may be carried by one or two people. The PMU may include a power generator that is configured to use the flow of fluid to the PMU to generate power for the PMU's operation.

Abstract: A valve for a fluid reservoir includes an inner portion configured to be arranged inside the reservoir, the inner portion including at least one portion of a sensor for measuring at least one parameter characterizing the fluid, the valve being capable of receiving information from a computer, external to the valve, the valve also includes an outer portion configured to be arranged outside the reservoir, the outer portion having an internal computer that acquires data from the at least one sensor, communicates bidirectionally with the external computer, takes into account information received from the external computer and data from the at least one sensor for controlling at least one actuator of the valve, and measures at least one current parameter in the electrical connection.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a beverage preparation machine includes a beverage dispenser, a cup holding region located below the beverage dispenser, a light source configured to transmit light across a portion of the cup holding region, and a receiver configured to receive at least a portion the light transmitted by the light source. A processor determines whether a transparent cup has been sufficiently inserted into the cup holding region or is at a desired height by detecting either a trough in a light level of the portion of the light received at the receiver, or an inverted trough in a light level of the light transmitted by the light source. Upon making the determination that the transparent cup is not sufficiently inserted or at the desired height, the processor prevents the beverage dispenser from dispensing a beverage.

Abstract: A fuel truck is used to deliver fuel to vehicles parked at one or more locations. While the fuel truck is servicing vehicles, a user of the fuel truck uses a mobile device to assist in the management of fuel delivery. Specifically, each vehicle being serviced has a tag that is a capable of being read by the mobile device. The tag communicates information that identifies the vehicle, and the mobile device communicates with a meter on the fuel truck to track how much fuel is delivered to the identified vehicle. The mobile device also controls the meter such that fuel is allowed to flow only when the mobile device is aware of which vehicle is receiving the fuel. Thus, over time, the mobile device is able to track accurately which vehicle is receiving fuel so that the amount of fuel delivered to each vehicle can be precisely determined.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus includes an inlet to connect to a propellant source a pressure regulator connected to the inlet to reduce propellant pressure from a first pressure at the inlet to a second pressure. The apparatus includes a manifold connected to the pressure regulator to receive propellant from the pressure regulator at the second pressure and includes a plurality of manifold outlets. The apparatus further includes a plurality of gas lines, each gas line extending from a corresponding manifold outlet for connection to a corresponding satellite propellant tank.

Abstract: The filling module includes: a first receptacle to be coupled to a first filling nozzle on a gas station side; a second receptacle to be coupled to a second filling nozzle on the gas station side; a first transmitter to transmit infrared rays to a first receiver disposed on an end portion of the first filling nozzle, the first transmitter being provided near the first receptacle; a second transmitter to transmit infrared rays to a second receiver disposed on an end portion of the second filling nozzle, the second transmitter being provided near the second receptacle; and first and second screen portions that project toward the gas station, the first and second screen portions being provided between the first transmitter and the second transmitter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method and system for computing a transition parameter of a liquefied gas storage medium, the storage medium having at least one sealed and unrefrigerated tank, the transition parameter characterizing an evolution of a two-phase mixture contained in the sealed and unrefrigerated tank between an initial state and a final state, the two-phase mixture including a liquid phase and a vapour phase, the transition parameter may be a duration of the transition, a liquid bleeding rate or a vapour bleeding rate.

Abstract: A refuelling assistance device that determines one of the following scenarios: (a) that consecutive refuelling operations of a first vehicle at corresponding different fuel stations have taken place without a communication link, and (b) that consecutive refuelling operations at a first fuel station for corresponding different vehicles have taken place without the communication link. In response to determining scenario (a), the control unit causes a communication module of the first vehicle to be checked for establishment of the communication link. In response to determining scenario (b), the control unit causes a communication module of the first fuel station to be checked for establishment of the communication link.

Abstract: According to embodiments, an apparatus for distributing solid particles into a tube includes a center member and a plurality of damper members connected to the center member. Each damper member includes a loop extending away from the center member. Each loop is arranged on the center member extending from a first position on the center member to a second position on the center member different from the first position in a longitudinal direction of the center member.

Abstract: A device for inflating and sealing an inflatable object comprising an air-tight tube, at least one hermetic connector reversibly coupled to either end or both ends of said air-tight tube and a source of pressure connected to either one end, second end or said at least one hermetic connector. The airtight tube serves as both storage means and transfer means for a sealing agent. The device allows transfer of said sealant agent in a largely laminar flow, aiding solid and semi-solid materials in said sealant agent to align in the direction of said flow and pass securely throw the valve mechanism without clogging. The inflatable object may be inflated and sealed without removal of the valve mechanism of said inflatable object and may be charged with pressurized gas and sealant agent contemporaneously.

Abstract: A cryogenic fluid transfer device comprising a first tank, a second tank, and a fluid transfer circuit, wherein the first tank comprises a cryogenic fluid distribution tank configured to store a cryogenic fluid in a liquid phase in a lower part thereof and in a gaseous phase in an upper part thereof, wherein the second tank comprises a cryogenic receiving tank configured to house the cryogenic fluid in liquid phase in a lower part thereof and in gaseous phase in an upper part thereof, wherein the fluid transfer circuit is configured to connect the first and second tanks, the fluid transfer circuit comprising a first pipe connecting the upper parts of the first and second tanks and comprising at least one valve, and a second pipe connecting the lower part of the first tank to the second tank that comprises a pump that has an inlet connected to the first tank and an outlet connected to the second tank, wherein: the pump and the at least one valve of the first line are configured so as to ensure a fluidic connec