Abstract: A valve structure that includes a housing, a valve element, and a seal. The housing includes a first communication path between a first port at a first pressure level and a second port at a second pressure level. The valve element is movable with respect to the housing between a first position, a second position, and an intermediate position between the first and second positions. The first position permits substantially unrestricted fluid flow between the first and second ports. The second position substantially prevents fluid flow between the first and second ports. The seal is located at an interface between the housing and the valve element. The seal deforms in response to a differential between the first and second pressure levels such that at the intermediate position, there is restricted fluid flow between the first and second ports.

Abstract: A method of operating a fuel tank isolation valve. The fuel tank isolation valve has a first port, a second port, an electric actuator, and a valve body. The first port is in fluid communication with a fuel vapor collection canister. The second port is in fluid communication with a fuel tank. And the electric actuator moves the valve body to control fluid communication between the first and second ports. The method includes supplying a first electric signal to the electric actuator such that the valve body permits substantially unrestricted fuel vapor flow between the first and second ports, supplying a second electric signal to the electric actuator such that the valve body substantially prevents fuel vapor flow between the first and second ports, and supplying a third electric signal to the electric actuator such that the valve body provides restricted fuel vapor flow between the first and second ports.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling evaporative emissions of a volatile fuel. The system preferably has a fuel vapor collection canister, a purge valve, an isolation valve, and a fuel tank. The fuel vapor collection canister includes a supply port and a discharge port. The purge valve includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port of the purge valve is in fluid communication with the discharge port of the fuel vapor collection canister. The isolation valve includes a housing, a valve body, and a seal. The housing has a first port in fluid communication with the supply port of the fuel vapor collection canister, a second port, and a fuel vapor flow path that extends between the first and second ports. The valve body is movable with respect to the housing along an axis between a first configuration and a second configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling evaporative emissions of a volatile fuel. The system preferably has a fuel vapor collection canister, a purge valve, an isolation valve, a fuel tank, and a vent valve. The fuel vapor collection canister includes a supply port and a discharge port. The purge valve includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port of the purge valve is in fluid communication with the discharge port of the fuel vapor collection canister. The isolation valve includes a housing, a valve body, and a seal. The housing has a first port in fluid communication with the supply port of the fuel vapor collection canister, a second port, and a fuel vapor flow path that extends between the first and second ports. The valve body is movable with respect to the housing along an axis between a first configuration and a second configuration.

Abstract: An inertial sensor arrangement comprises a fiber gyro which responds to the horizontal component of the angular rate of the earth. A fiber coil of the fiber gyro is arranged at a positioning frame which is supported for rotation about a vertical axis relative to a housing. The positioning frame can be rotatably adjusted and mechanically locked into three fixed positions. Signals obtained thereby provide a measured value of the angle formed between a reference direction and north. Inclination sensors are provided for determining the inclination of the inertial sensor arrangement. The fiber coil inclusive of the positioning frame and two inclination sensors are mounted at a rigid sensor block which is connected to the housing in heat insulating manner.

Abstract: A process and a device are described for production of a dial by imprinting a blank with an imprint which enable cost-effective production in very high quality even with small quantities. Data entered via an input device 110 are delivered to a data management device 120, which positions the dial pattern on a printing master defined by the data entered. If a pattern is not stored in memory, a new pattern is requested from a design device 130 and delivered to the data management device 120, which enters the printing master into an output device 140. The output device 140 generates the printing master according to drawing data and outputs it to a printer 200 which creates a prefixed toner image 11 on a carrier sheet 10.

Abstract: A winding hub for tape information carriers is designed with spring elements between an inner ring and an outer ring for providing a compression ratio from the inner diameter to the outer diameter of less than 1:4. To increase the holding forces of the winding hub during reeling, the spring elements are assigned limiter elements.

Abstract: An inertial sensor unit for determining north, has a housing and a positioning gimbal rotatably mounted in this housing about a substantially vertical axis. A releasable, cooperating detent mechanism defines three fixed angular detent positions of the positioning gimbal about the substantially vertical axis relative to the housing. The positioning gimbal is successively rotated into the three detent positions. A fiber optical gyro is mounted on the positioning gimbal. The input axis forms an acute angle with a substantially horizontal axis orthogonal to the above mentioned substantially vertical axis. A signal processing system is provided, to which the signals generated by the fiber optical gyro in the three detent positions are applied. The signal processing system provides, therefrom, the angle between a reference direction and north.

Abstract: A nail driving tool is disclosed as including a magazine (9) which, in turn, includes a guide path (7) for guiding a plurality of nails (10.sub.1, 10.sub.2, 10.sub.3. . . ) which are preferably disposed in the form of a nail strip. The guide path (7) is open at an outlet opening (2) from or through which a first or leading nail (10.sub.1) is conveyed into a discharge channel (3). A driving mechanism, such as, for example, a pneumatic driver (11) is disposed within the discharge channel (3) for driving or discharging the leading nail (10.sub.1) from or through the discharge channel (3). A cantilevered leaf spring (8) has one end thereof fixedly mounted upon the magazine (9) while the opposite free end thereof engages the second nail (10.sub.2) disposed immediately upstream of the leading nail (10.sub.1) so as to retain all of the nails disposed upstream of the leading nail (10.sub.1) while the leading nail (10.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for measuring, particularly remotely, a first composition-dependent physical property, such as bubble rise velocity or dynamic viscosity, of a fluid comprising a container for holding the fluid at a certain level in order to form a surface on the fluid; a bubble delivery tube for introducing into the fluid at a first depth a first bubble having a first size; a vacuum pump for generating a carrier gas stream; a hood for capturing in the carrier gas stream the first bubble as it leaves the surface of the fluid; and detector in the path of travel of the carrier gas stream to detect the first bubble in order to determine the time of transit of the bubble from first depth to the surface of the fluid, so as to enable calculation of the average bubble rise velocity.

Abstract: A window or a door with a panel (1) mounted on a fixed frame (2) on or near an upright boundary edge by hinge fittings (5, 6). To relieve the hinge fittings (5, 6) of the vertical component of the force of weight or load of the panel (3), a brace (11) is provided, engaging with the panel (3) on the one hand in the area of the hinge fittings (5, 6) and on the other hand, anchored to the fixed frame (2) against the force of weight or direction of load of the panel (3). The brace is provided above, but adjacent to, a lower corner hinge.

Abstract: A mounting device 10 for the wings 2 of windows, doors, etc., which consists of a bearing rail 11 to be secured in the groove 1' on the frame side and a holding rail 12 which also fits into the groove on the wing side, and of two guides 6 and 7 Each of the guides 6 and 7 is connected on one side to the bearing rail 11 and on the other to the holding rail 12 such that it can move at least in a pivoting motion and is non-detachable.Simple hinging and unhinging of the wing 2 relative to the fixed frame 1 is achieved by the fact that at least the bearing rail 11 can be connected using a plug-type connection to the bases 13 and 14 mounted on the periphery of the groove surface 1' of the fixed frame 1 in a detachable-interlocking manner 24,25 and 26, 27 and can be secured against these bases 13 and 14 in contact position by means of a latch 26, 27".

Abstract: In a wing frame 1 for windows, doors, or the like, composed of metal or plastics profiles, the actuation gear assembly 10 for a connecting rod 9 is so housed that adjacent an undercut profiled guide channel 5 for the connecting rod 9, an installation space is required which corresponds to only a fraction of the maximal cross-sectional height 23 of the gear housing 13. For this purpose the bottom 8 of the guide channel 5 is provided with a perforation 27 through which can be passed the first housing section 15, which stores the pinion 14 of the actuation gear assembly 10.

Abstract: The process makes it possible to determine for sound-absorbing structural elements made of a compact or foamed plastic with cup-shaped protuberances, the thickness and area size of the resonance surfaces that is required for an optimal sound aborption, as a function of the height of the protuberances and the endeavored resonance frequency.The use of this process also makes it possible to adapt the frequency response curve of the sound absorption coefficient of the structural element to the frequency response curve of the sound level of a noise source.

Abstract: A cuboid container is designed with hinging and pivot-limiting devices which consist of hinge pins, hinge holes and recesses and projections and webs and grooves which fit the latter. The shapes and numbers of the elements are selected so that, in addition to greater ease of manufacture, a reliably functioning hinging and limiting device is achieved in several radial positions. The container is particularly suitable for use as a cassette container.

Abstract: A washing brush contains a brush body with a central opening, that engages a cylindrical projection, which is positioned in the vicinity of the edge of a cover. The cover is in one piece with a gripping member, which can be connected to a water-carrying member.In the center of the cover and the brush body is provided an annular locking member, which passes through the cover within the liquid-carrying area in the form of a push button. By depressing the push button, it is possible to release the angular locking member between the gripping member and the brush body.

Abstract: A corner guide assembly having a first and second housing arms each having straight and curved guide grooves and a flexible resilient connector connected to elongated drive rods slidably located in the straight guide grooves.

Abstract: An assembly for the transfer of operating movement around the corner of a window or door, particularly tilt/turn closures, involves an angled casing, guiding a flexible deflection member, which connects the operating rods of the closure. An intermediary connecting member between the flexible deflection member and an operating rod forms a slide bolt, preferably a tilt-lock locking-slide, which is stiffened by a longitudinal batten. The batten fits in a slot on one leg of the angled casing. The sliding bolt engages the flexible member by means of a cam-and-recess. The batten stabilizes the flexible member when it is under compression. The assembly and the sliding bolt are shaped to allow insertion in grooves in the profiles which form the closure frame. A clamping piece holds one of the legs in the frame. Elements of the assembly assist in dispersing transverse forces which can cause binding.

Abstract: A tape cassette, particularly a magnetic tape cassette, has two or more windows which are separated from one another by a separator housing member and which are located on a common carrier which may consist, for example, of connecting webs between the windows. The window arrangement is useful in standardized cassettes, for example compact cassettes, as well as in all other film, sound, video and data cassettes.

Abstract: A fertilizer in the form of a concentrated dispersion of undissolved nutrient materials in an aqueous medium containing said same and/or other nutrient materials in solution, the dispersion also containing as dispersants, magnesium-aluminum silicate and at least one additional dispersant selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, polyvinyl alcohol, caseinate, and soluble starch hydrolysates whereby the formation of large crystals of said nutrients and phase separation is avoided over prolonged periods of time of up to three years. The invention also includes the method for making such fertilizers.