Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roadway delineators with one or more light sources that provide illumination and increased visibility. In one implementation, the delineator is operable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The delineator may include a plurality of panels with flexible connections that connect the panels to one another and allow the delineator to be collapsed. In addition, the delineator may be self-powered and include a solar array and/or a rechargeable power source for the one or more light sources.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roadway delineators with one or more light sources that provide illumination and increased visibility. In accordance with one implementation, the delineator includes a mounting apparatus that provides both a mounting surface and structural support. In addition, the delineator may be self-powered and include a solar array and/or a rechargeable power source for the one or more light sources. Multiple delineators may be used together with a roadway barrier to create a roadway safety system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roadway delineators with one or more light sources that provide illumination and increased visibility. In one implementation, the delineator is operable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The delineator may include a plurality of panels with flexible connections that connect the panels to one another and allow the delineator to be collapsed. In addition, the delineator may be self-powered and include a solar array and/or a rechargeable power source for the one or more light sources.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved window frame stud used for affixing a removable window frame to a vehicle door panel. The improved window frame stud being constructed of a one-piece, unitary, high-strength, low corrosive material and including a tapered grip-portion for use with a standard size metric and/or SAE size wrench or pliers in the absence of damaging the window frame stud. The present invention has particular application for use with off-road and/or sport utility vehicles having the option to conveniently remove the window frame(s) from the door panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved window frame stud used for affixing a removable window frame to a vehicle door panel. The improved window frame stud being constructed of a one-piece, unitary, high-strength, low corrosive material and including a tapered grip-portion for use with a standard size metric and/or SAE size wrench or pliers in the absence of damaging the window frame stud. The present invention has particular application for use with off-road and/or sport utility vehicles having the option to conveniently remove the window frame(s) from the door panel.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful fluid conduit coupling apparatus which allows quick connection and disconnection with substantially no introduction of ambient fluids or air into the process fluid. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a quick connect/disconnect coupling for a fluid conduit, the coupling comprising assemblies for attaching to the ends of a conduit to be connected and for subsequently mating together, each assembly comprising a normally closed channel; means for expelling fluid from between the assemblies when the assemblies are to be connected to each other; means for preventing fluid from entering the assemblies from outside when the assemblies are being connected; means for opening the normally closed channels, means operable by the connecting of the assemblies to each other; latch means for securing the assemblies together, the latch means disconnectable by means of a hand operated unlatching means or by the application of a predetermined tensile force.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful fluid conduit coupling apparatus which allows quick connection and disconnection with substantially no introduction of ambient fluids or air into the process fluid. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a quick connect/disconnect coupling for a fluid conduit, the coupling comprising assemblies for attaching to the ends of a conduit to be connected and for subsequently mating together, each assembly comprising a normally closed channel; means for expelling fluid from between the assemblies when the assemblies are to be connected to each other; means for preventing fluid from entering the assemblies from outside when the assemblies are being connected; means for opening the normally closed channels, means operable by the connecting of the assemblies to each other; latch means for securing the assemblies together, the latch means disconnectable by means of a hand operated unlatching means or by the application of a predetermined tensile force.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful fluid conduit coupling apparatus which allows quick connection and disconnection with substantially no introduction of ambient fluids or air into the process fluid.

Abstract: A jumper tube for connecting a flow restricting capillary tube and an evaporator in a refrigerator system includes a transition portion in between a cavity portion and a cylindrical portion. The transition portion is crimped and folds a portion of the jumper tube sidewall onto itself to form a passage in the shape of clam shell. The transition portion prevents the creation of popping sounds in the jumper tube due to uncontrolled expansion of refrigerant exiting the capillary tube.

Abstract: A human heat transfer article in the form of pads, blankets, or garments which is a bilayer or trilayer lamination, incorporating flexible fluid-carrying tubes, to contact the skin to modulate the flow of heat to or from the human body, and a method of manufacture therefor. The tubes are stress-relieved to prevent their return to their original configuration. The manufacturing method provides for the mass automated or semi-automated production of flexible, breathable heat transfer pads, blankets, and garments which have fluid-carrying plastic tubing in a self-sustaining, stress-relieved pattern captured between two layers of flexible breathable fabric.