Abstract: A profile provisioning platform, includes a profile database which allows access by at least two different profile providers or/and at least two different use case owners or/and at least two different UICC requesters; and which includes a business relation manager managing access of the different profile providers, use case owners and UICC requesters to data in the profile database.

Abstract: A mixture used for curtain coating a flexible substrate includes calcium carbonate and low density polyethylene. The calcium carbonate comprises 15%-80% by weight of the mixture and the low density polyethylene comprises 85%-20% by weight of the mixture. The calcium carbonate and the low density polyethylene are combined in a melt compounded blend.

Abstract: Provided is a valve module for a stream selector that includes first and second pistons axially movable against a biasing force by fluid from an actuation passage acting on undersides of the respective pistons to move a valve head from a closed position to an open position where fluid flows from an inlet passage into a control chamber portion to an outlet passage. Thereby, the stream selector operates at significantly lower actuation air pressures, while providing a valve module that is backwards compatible.

Abstract: A flexible plastic sheet made from a mineral/polymer compound mixture. The mineral/polymer compound mixture including a mineral component comprising 25%-75% by weight of the mixture and a polymer component comprising 75%-25% by weight of the mixture. The flexible plastic sheet defines a micro porous closed cell structure including a plurality of microscopic voids created during a simultaneous cooling and cavitation inducing process to produce the flexible plastic sheet.

Abstract: Modular fluidic mixing system for delivering a fluid mixture from separate sources to a point of use. The system includes a mounting board and a series of rows of substrate fittings mounted on the board. Each row has a first end fitting connected to one of the fluid sources and a second end fitting. Each of the fittings in a row is connected in fluid communication to an adjacent one of the fittings in the row to define a fluid flow path from the one of the fluid sources to the second end fitting. Each second end fitting in each row is connected in fluid communication to an adjacent second end fitting in an adjacent row to define a mixing header. The fluids are mixed within the header and exit as a mixture. Fluid flow components for controlling flow from the fluid sources are mounted to the fittings.

Abstract: A sampling apparatus for use with a sample analyzer comprises a sample probe insertable into a process stream, and an extraction cylinder including a variable volume chamber and a piston movable by an actuator back and forth in the cylinder to increase and decrease the volume of the variable volume chamber. A sampling valve is connected between the extraction cylinder and the sample probe, with a sample line connecting the sampling valve to the sample probe, and the variable volume chamber having a capacity substantially greater than the combined volumes of the sample probe, sampling valve and sample line.

Abstract: A sampling apparatus for use with a sample analyzer comprises a sample probe insertable into a process stream, and an extraction cylinder including a variable volume chamber and a piston movable by an actuator back and forth in the cylinder to increase and decrease the volume of the variable volume chamber. A sampling valve is connected between the extraction cylinder and the sample probe, with a sample line connecting the sampling valve to the sample probe, and the variable volume chamber having a capacity substantially greater than the combined volumes of the sample probe, sampling valve and sample line.

Abstract: A system for maintaining a stable pressure in a process analyzer measurement cell using pneumatic components. The system comprises an eductor having a pressure passage, a discharge passage, and a suction passage, and an eductor flow regulator for regulating the flow of a motive gas to the pressure passage as a function of pressure in the suction passage or the discharge passage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to mineral-filled polyester compounds and films which are produced by melt blowing polyester resins containing 10 to 50 wt % fillers. The fillers are selected from two different groups: the first consisting of block type fillers including inorganic carbonates, synthetic carbonates, feldspar, nepheline syenite, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum trihydrate, and diatomaceous earth; the second consisting of platy fillers including talc, mica, or calcined clays, all having a particle size less than 150 mesh. These fillers may be employed in mixtures to yield films and molded articles characterized by improved stiffness, handling, and end-use characteristics, increased rates of environmental degradation in biological and photochemical processes, and reduced cost.

Abstract: A modular component connector substrate assembly for mounting thereon of at least one fluid control component, the assembly including at least two substrate blocks or one substrate block and an end block, all in fluid communication with each other via internal passages, with a separate fluid pressure connector fluidically interconnecting and fixedly spacing adjacent ones the substrate blocks and/or end blocks with adjacent substrate blocks, wherein the conduits connected by the pressure connector all being located in a common internal plane and thus being capable of extending in any of the compass directions (N,S,E,W) within this common plane. The bottom surfaces of the substrate and end plates abut mounting plates configured to the existing ANSI/ISA SP76 specification.

Abstract: A stream selector for a process analyzer prevents contamination of one sample from previous samples without requiring a common outlet header. The stream selector includes a valve manifold having a base plate and a series of valve modules individually removeably attached to the base plate. The base plate includes all the process connections for the fluid lines. Each valve module includes a module body with a pair of valve assemblies. The valve assemblies in each module are operated simultaneously through a common actuation passage. A poppet valve in each valve assembly has a valve head with a double-seated seal. The double seated seal controls the flow of fluid through a vent passage in the valve body; and between inlet and outlet passages in the valve body. The outlet passage from one valve assembly is fluidly-connected to the inlet passage of an adjacent valve assembly to create a double-block and bleed configuration. The downstream valve assembly is then connected to the process analyzer.

Abstract: A closed, gaseous fluid analyzing system includes a gas analyzer measuring cell that operates under substantially stable conditions by controlling both the pressure and flow rate of a plurality of differing gas streams while passing through the analyzer measuring cell. The plurality of gas streams are individually extracted and segregated while passing through the system, with the measuring cell being positioned between a flow controller and pressure regulator that cooperate to control upstream and downstream pressure and flow rate fluctuations in the gas streams. Methods of maintaining both substantially constant pressure and flow rate for the gas streams flowing through the analyzer measuring cell are also set forth.

Abstract: A stream selector for a process analyzer prevents contamination of one sample from previous samples without requiring a common outlet header. The stream selector includes a valve manifold having a base plate and a series of valve modules individually removeably attached to the base plate. The base plate includes all the process connections for the fluid lines. Each valve module includes a module body with a pair of valve assemblies. The valve assemblies in each module are operated simultaneously through a common actuation passage. A poppet valve in each valve assembly has a valve head with a double-seated seal. The double seated seal controls the flow of fluid through a vent passage in the valve body; and between inlet and outlet passages in the valve body. The outlet passage from one valve assembly is fluidly-connected to the inlet passage of an adjacent valve assembly to create a double-block and bleed configuration. The downstream valve assembly is then connected to the process analyzer.

Abstract: An on-line gas chromatographic liquid inject valve which comprises (a) a sampling shaft having a channel defined therein which is reciprocal between a sampling position wherein a liquid stream flows across the shaft and through the channel and an inject position wherein the channel traverses a length of a seal and delivers a liquid sample carried from the liquid stream in the channel to a gas chromatograph for analysis, (b) a fluid-driven piston- or plunger-type arrangement at an outer end of the shaft for causing the sampling shaft to reciprocate between the sampling position and the inject position, (c) a seal around the sampling shaft and between the liquid stream and the gas chromatograph in use of the valve, and (d) a fluid-driven piston having a central opening defined therein in which the sampling shaft reciprocates, and which bears against the seal for placing and maintaining a constant pressure against the seal as the seal wears from frictional contact between the sampling shaft and the seal.

Abstract: Connector ferrule and method for terminating an optical waveguide cable. The ferrule, of generally truncated conical profile, is configured having a profiled passageway therethrough from a rearward cable receiving portion to a forward bore critically located centrally of a forward ferrule face and sized to allow only the passage of an unclad waveguide portion therethrough. The waveguide cable is secured within the ferrule by adhesive means, with an unclad waveguide portion protruding through the forward ferrule bore and a clad waveguide portion within an intermediate region of the passageway. Thereafter, the forward nose of the ferrule and the unclad waveguide portion therethough are removed to present a clad waveguide face centrally of a forward face of the ferrule.