Abstract: A diode laser arrangement includes at least one emitter, first and second cooling devices and a first connecting layer. The emitter is configured to emit a laser beam and is disposed between the first and second cooling devices. The first and second cooling devices are each configured for cooling the emitter. The emitter is connected to the first cooling device by the first connecting layer, and the first connecting layer has a connecting material or is composed of a connecting material selected from a group including gold, a gold alloy, silver, a silver alloy, a silver sintered material, copper, a copper alloy, nickel, a nickel alloy, palladium, a palladium alloy, platinum, a platinum alloy, rhodium, a rhodium alloy, iridium, an iridium alloy, germanium, a germanium alloy, tin, a tin alloy, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, indium, an indium alloy, lead and a lead alloy.

Abstract: An entry station for an intercom system comprises a touch-screen user interface operable to facilitate a dialling function. A communications module is provided which is arranged to communicate with at least one destination terminal in accordance with the dialling function.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting two structural components is comprising a retaining member in a first structural component and a fixing member for insertion in a second structural component for connecting engagement with the retaining member thereby holding the two structural components together. The fixing member comprises a plug member having a first end and a second end, the the first end comprising an undercut head for insertion in and retaining engagement with the retaining member. The plug member is comprising a member for engagement with the second structural component.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting two structural components is comprising a retaining means in a first structural component and a fixing means for insertion in a second structural component for connecting engagement with said retaining means thereby holding the two structural components together. The fixing means comprises a plug member having a first end and a second end, the said first end comprising an undercut head for insertion in and retaining engagement with said retaining means. The said plug member is comprising means for engagement with said second structural component.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for washing vehicle wheels with a rim and a tyre mounted thereon, comprising a supporting member for supporting a wheel, so that the wheel may rotate about its axis of symmetry, and means for driving a rotation of the wheel about said axis of symmetry in alternating directions during the washing of a wheel. A water nozzle provides a jet of water at high pressure towards a side surface of the wheel and the point of impingement of the jet of water on the side surface of the wheel is displaced in a radial direction along the wheel.

Abstract: A pumping system for moving water of a swimming pool includes a water pump, an infinitely variable speed motor, and an arrangement for operating the motor. In one example, the pumping system includes a memory configured to store a plurality of retained speed values, an arrangement for providing a plurality of retained speed values to the memory, and an arrangement for reading a selected one of the plurality of retained speed values from the memory. In addition or alternatively, the pumping system includes a storage medium for digitally storing a plurality of pre-established motor speed values and an arrangement for receiving input from a user to select one of the pre-established motor speeds. In addition or alternatively, the pumping system further includes an arrangement for restarting operation of the motor at a previously selected speed value when power supplied to the motor is interrupted during operation of the motor. A method for controlling the pumping system is also provided.

Abstract: A pumping system includes a pump for moving water. In one aspect, this is in connection with performance of an operation. The system includes a variable speed motor operatively connected to drive the pump. A value indicative of flow rate of water is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow rate indicative value toward a constant. A value indicative of flow pressure is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow pressure indicative value toward a constant. A selection is made between flow rate control and flow pressure control. In another aspect, the pump is controlled to perform a first operation, and is operated to perform a second water operation. Control of operation of the pump to perform the first water operation is altered in response to operation of the pump to perform the second operation.

Abstract: The invention comprises a profile-shaped clamp means wherein one or two inside profile elements (6), shaped as gripping springs, press resiliently against an object which is thereby retained. When the object is constituted by a male part (7,9) adapted to fit the profile element of the female shape of said clamp, the total clamp means can be utilize for locking two objects (10,11) to each other. The clamp means is preferably constructed as a profile in a homogeneous material, and a clamp effect and/or a joint is obtained without use of tools or small parts. The profile elements are preferred to be convexly curved, while the male part may be substantially complementary to the curved profile.

Abstract: An adjustable pendent sprinkler assembly has a thermally activated sprinkler head with a releasable cap and a tube spaced above the sprinkler head for securing the assembly to a sprinkler system tee. A plug is slidably mounted in the upper end of the tube where it is retained against downward movement by a release mechanism. An outer sleeve is threaded to the tube and fixedly secured to the sprinkler head for raising and lowering the sprinkler head. An inner sleeve is mounted in the tube for axial movement only and is spaced above the sprinkler head with its upper end holding the release mechanism against release. An intermediate sleeve is threaded to the inner sleeve and has its lower end supported end by the releasable cap of the sprinkler head to releasably support the assembled inner and intermediate sleeves which have inner diameters greater than the outer diameter of the plug to provide for passage of the plug therethrough on its release.

Abstract: A line or directional valve of the type that is adapted for use in fire extinguishing systems of the gas dissemination type is provided, employing a moveable piston adapted to be unseated from a valve seat, upon delivery of fluid for opening thereof, wherein the forces of the valve piston against the valve seat are reduced and controlled by utilizing inlet fluid pressure that is operative against the piston in such a way as to reduce the forces from inlet fluid pressure on the piston to a desired net or resultant force. A vent is also provided for facilitating keeping the piston open after its initial opening.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing system that is of the gas dispersion type is provided, whereby a given supply cylinder, controlled by a cylinder valve, is piped to a plurality of directional or line valves for delivery to various locations. Sensing devices are also provided for controlling the line valves and cylinder valves as are manual valve operators. A particularly novel cylinder valve is provided, whereby once the valve is opened, venting of one side of the piston prevents closing prior to discharge of fluid from the cylinder.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing system that is of the gas dispersion type is provided, whereby a given supply cylinder, controlled by a cylinder valve, is piped to a plurality of directional or line valves for delivery to various locations. Sensing devices are also provided for controlling the line valves and cylinder valves as are manual valve operators. A particularly novel cylinder valve is provided, whereby once the valve is opened, venting of one side of the piston prevents closing prior to discharge of fluid from the cylinder.