Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) fluid connection, including a tube or hose, the tube or hose including a radially outward facing surface, a RFID assembly or label connected the radially outward facing surface, including a RFID tag, and at least one contact electrically connected to the RFID tag.

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) connector, including a connector, including at least one component, and a RFID assembly connected to the connector, the RFID assembly including a RFID tag, and at least one contact arranged on the at least one component and electrically connected to the RFID tag, wherein in an unlocked state of the RFID connector, the RFID tag indicates an open state of the RFID assembly, and in a locked state of the RFID connector, the RFID tag indicates a closed state of the RFID assembly.

Abstract: A fluid connection assembly, including a connector body, including a first end, a second end, a through-bore, and a radially outward facing surface including a groove, the groove including a first width, and a retainer operatively arranged to be removably connected to the connector body, the retainer including a third end, a fourth end, a first section, a second section displaceable with respect to the first section, a radially inward facing surface, a first flange extending radially inward from the radially inward facing surface and operatively arranged to engage the groove, the first flange including a second width, the second width being less than the first width, and a second flange extending radially inward from the radially inward facing surface.

Abstract: A connection verifier, including a housing including a circuit board, a first plate connected to the circuit board, and a second plate connected to the circuit board, wherein the circuit board is arranged to send a voltage through one of the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: A retainer for a fluid connection assembly, including a first end, a second end, a first section, a second section displaceable with respect to the first section, a radially inward facing surface, a radially outward facing surface, and an indicator slidably connected to the first section.

Abstract: A fluid connector, including a connector body, including a first through-bore, a first surface, a second surface, and a flange, a retaining clip operatively arranged to engage the first surface, the retaining clip being radially expandable within the connector body, and a retaining plate arranged to be inserted into the first through-bore, including a distal surface arranged to engage the second surface, a proximal surface, and a second through-bore, wherein the flange is operatively arranged to be crimped radially inward around the retaining plate.

Abstract: An expansion ring for a fluid connector including a including a first end, a second end, a radially outward facing surface, and a through-bore, wherein the expansion ring is slidably engaged with the connector body.

Abstract: A cartridge for a fluid connector including a connector body having a bore and a flange, and a tube end form, the cartridge including a first end, a second end, a through-bore, a first radially outward facing surface including at least one aperture extending radially inward to the through-bore, and a retaining clip including at least one protrusion operatively arranged to extend into the through-bore.

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) connector, including a connector, including at least one component, and a RFID assembly connected to the connector, the RFID assembly including a RFID tag, and at least one contact arranged on the at least one component and electrically connected to the RFID tag, wherein in an unlocked state of the RFID connector, the RFID tag indicates an open state of the RFID assembly, and in a locked state of the RFID connector, the RFID tag indicates a closed state of the RFID assembly.

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) fluid connection, including a tube or hose, the tube or hose including a radially outward facing surface, a RFID assembly or label connected the radially outward facing surface, including a RFID tag, and at least one contact electrically connected to the RFID tag.

Abstract: A connection verifier, including a housing including a circuit board, a first plate connected to the circuit board, and a second plate connected to the circuit board, wherein the circuit board is arranged to send a voltage through one of the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: An ionic liquid reactor unit and a process for controlling heat generation from an ionic liquid reactor unit. The ionic liquid reactor unit may include an external heat exchanger. The effluent from the reactor is separated in a separation zone allowing the hydrocarbon phase to transfer heat to a cooling fluid. The heat exchanger may be a tube-in-shell, a spiral plate heat exchanger, a hair pin heat exchanger. The heat exchanger accommodates the separation of the ionic liquid from the hydrocarbon phase, and may allow for the ion liquid to be drained.

Abstract: An ionic liquid reactor unit and a process for controlling heat generation from an ionic liquid reactor unit. The ionic liquid reactor unit may include an external heat exchanger. The effluent from the reactor is separated in a separation zone allowing the hydrocarbon phase to transfer heat to a cooling fluid. The heat exchanger may be a tube-in-shell, a spiral plate heat exchanger, a hair pin heat exchanger. The heat exchanger accommodates the separation of the ionic liquid from the hydrocarbon phase, and may allow for the ion liquid to be drained.

Abstract: A brake warning and step for bumper which is a combination brake warning light assembly and step that is inserted into a vehicle's trailer hitch connection. The device comprises a tubular steel housing having a tubular steel hitch insertion member opposite a side with three or four holes having brake lights mounted therein. The lights are connected to the vehicle's wiring harness using a suitable connection and are illuminated when the brakes are applied to give following vehicles additional warning that a stop is being made. Also, the device is strong enough to be used as a step when attached to a sport utility vehicle or truck hitch connection.

Abstract: A brake warning and step for bumper which is a combination brake warning light assembly and step that is inserted into a vehicle's trailer hitch connection. The device comprises a tubular steel housing having a tubular steel hitch insertion member opposite a side with three or four holes having brake lights mounted therein. The lights are connected to the vehicle's wiring harness using a suitable connection and are illuminated when the brakes are applied to give following vehicles additional warning that a stop is being made. Also, the device is strong enough to be used as a step when attached to a sport utility vehicle or truck hitch connection.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine of either two-cycle or four-cycle construction including a block having at least one cylinder bore therein having sidewalls carrying a liner of a structural fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite material disposed in sealed fiber reinforced sliding relationship within the cylinder bore, and a cylinder head sealing atop end of the cylinder bore to form a closed combustion chamber in combination with the piston. The cylinder head also has the structural fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite material disposed on an inner surface thereof facing the combustion chamber. The preferred engine is a two-cycle engine having an externally scavenged intake system and an oil sump lubricating system thereby eliminating the need to separately mix or inject lubricating oil. Higher operating temperatures and closer tolerances allow higher fuel efficiency and less pollutant production.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine of either two-cycle or four-cycle construction including a block having at least one cylinder bore therein having sidewalls carrying a liner of a structural fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite material disposed in sealed fiber reinforced sliding relationship within the cylinder bore, and a cylinder head sealing atop end of the cylinder bore to form a closed combustion chamber in combination with the piston. The cylinder head also has the structural fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite material disposed on an inner surface thereof facing the combustion chamber. The preferred engine is a two-cycle engine having an externally scavenged intake system and an oil sump lubricating system thereby eliminating the need to separately mix or inject lubricating oil. Higher operating temperatures and closer tolerances allow higher fuel efficiency and less pollutant production.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine of either two-cycle or four-cycle construction including a block having at least one cylinder bore therein having sidewalls carrying a liner of a structural fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite material disposed in sealed fiber reinforced sliding relationship within the cylinder bore, and a cylinder head sealing atop end of the cylinder bore to form a closed combustion chamber in combination with the piston. The cylinder head also has the structural fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite material disposed on an inner surface thereof facing the combustion chamber. The preferred engine is a two-cycle engine having an externally scavenged intake system and an oil sump lubricating system thereby eliminating the need to separately mix or inject lubricating oil. Higher operating temperatures and closer tolerances allow higher fuel efficiency and less pollutant production.

Abstract: An adjustable dockboard for bridging the gap between a loading dock and a carrier, the dockboard including a ramp member hingedly connected to the loading dock and biased to an elevated position, and a tread plate assembly positioned in the ramp member and movable to an extended position to engage the bed of a carrier when the ramp member is lowered, the tread plate assembly being locked into a set position on engagement with the bed of the carrier, the tread plate assembly being removeable from the carrier for repair and maintenance and the ramp member being seated in the dockboard by its own weight.