Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide devices, systems and methods to provide and/or facilitate the distribution and/or dispensing of fluids, including without limitation industrial fluids. In some embodiments, an intelligent handle and/or a fluid management device may be provided. In an aspect of the invention, the intelligent handle and/or the fluid management device may be integrated with, and/or configured to be used with, conventional fluid storage and/or distribution systems, such as drums, tanks, hose reel systems and/or the like. In another aspect of the invention, the intelligent handle and/or the fluid management device may be integrated with, and/or configured to be used with, specialized fluid storage and/or distribution systems, such as tanks and/or drums adapted for use with a fluid management device and/or an intelligent handle.

Abstract: A multi-identity security environment is created for use in controlling access to resources. The multi-identity security environment enables one process that is spawned by another process to access resources security accessible to the one process, as well as resources security accessible to the another process. The multi-identity security environment includes an identity of the one process and an identity of the another process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide novel containers, systems, methods and software products to facilitate efficient delivery, packaging and/or dispensing of fluids, and in particular, industrial fluids. Such industrial fluids can include, without limitation, petroleum-based fluids, automotive fluids, industrial lubricants, cutting fluids, cooling fluids, and the like. In accordance with certain embodiments of the invention, fluids may be delivered in transportable and/or ready-to-dispense containers, eliminating the need for expensive, custom delivery solutions. Advantageously, therefore, such containers may be delivered using general purpose delivery vehicles, allowing delivery to be outsourced to a third party (if desired), and reducing the capital expenditures and operating costs fluid suppliers experience in securing delivery of their supplied fluids.

Abstract: A spool and wedge assembly for attaching a replaceable implement to the nose of an earthworking bucket has a spool 12 and wedge 10 with ramp surfaces 22, 40 causing lateral expansion of the unit upon relative axial movement, and bolting mechanism 14, 16 for drawing the spool and wedge together so that the wedge pushes forwardly against the bucket nose and the spool pushes forward against the implement. A disengagement tool 78 acts between the wedge and the bolt 14 to force disengagement of the ramp surfaces for removal.