Abstract: A water flow control device (27) that may, for example, deliver water to a domestic dwelling (10). The device (27) includes a plurality of valves, which may include three valves (12, 13, 14). The valves (12, 13) are connected to an outlet conduit (16) by means of a flow restriction device (15). The valves (12, 13, 14) are electronically operated and are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) (17).

Abstract: A valve that is to be employed in a line through which fluid passes. The valve includes a movable valve element that is urged under the influence of gravity away from a valve seat but urged to engagement therewith if there is a failure downstream of the valve. The inlet passage is at least partly provided by a passage providing member having surfaces to engage water passing thereby, to cause the water to move angularly about a direction.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a power system for a vehicle. The power system includes a first power source that is configured to provide power to the wheels of the vehicle. The power system further includes a second power source, an electrical system powered by the second power source, and an accessory powered by the second power source. The first power source does not provide power to the electrical system or to the accessory.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a light system for use in a vehicle. The light system includes a door coupled to the vehicle, a portion of the door having a surface that is visible from outside of the vehicle when the door is opened, and an illumination device disposed on the door and comprising a plurality of illuminated elements. The illumination device is visible from outside of the vehicle when the door is opened. The illuminated elements are capable of being illuminated in a pattered sequence after the door is opened.

Abstract: A water flow control device (27) that may, for example, deliver water to a domestic dwelling (10). The device (27) includes a plurality of valves, which may include three valves (12, 13, 14). The valves (12, 13) are connected to an outlet conduit (16) by means of a flow restriction device (15). The valves (12, 13, 14) are electronically operated and are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) (17).

Abstract: A valve (10) that is to be employed in a line through which fluid passes. The valve (10) includes a movable valve element that is urged under the influence of gravity away from a valve seat (15) but urged to engagement therew if there is a failure downstream of the valve (10).

Abstract: A system and method to enable a person to interact in both a physical world and an electronic world and enable a person to make Identity Protected Secured Purchases (IPSP) is described. The system includes a blank card containing an encoded strip, a password, a wireless communication device (cell phone with two-way satellite communication), and a server that delivers purchase approvals. The assigned blank card contains encoded information exclusive to the client that when presented, allows the retailer to request purchase approval from the server. The password is a series of numbers known only by the client. The assigned wireless communication device transmits its EIN (exclusive to the client) to the server and allows the client to input their password. The server includes a matching process that matches information from the client's blank card, password and, wireless communication device with information from retailers and other hosts that warrant the purchase approval.

Abstract: A modular plug includes a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack and a slidable housing having a first end and a second end. The slidable housing receives the mating portion at the first end and the slidable housing is adapted to slide along the mating portion and engage the mating portion. A a cable is connected to the mating portion and extends through the second end of the slidable housing. A locking member is in operable communication with both the slidable housing and the cable.