Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for coupling a pipe to a plumbing element, such as a valve. The apparatus includes a threaded section adjacent to a first opening and a coupling section adjacent to a second opening. An internal surface of the coupling section is configured to couple to an external surface of a pipe. The apparatus also includes a clamping section located between the threaded section and the coupling section for applying a rotational force to the apparatus. The clamping section includes an internal support ridge and an internal valley to reduce heat transfer between the coupling section and the threaded section.

Abstract: A flow control device for automatically controlling the flow of a fluid at a predetermined rate that is capable of taking measurements of the pressure of the fluid within the device while the device is functioning and that is capable of real-time adjustment of the flow rate is provided. Said device includes a casing having a casing outlet, a piston having a piston inlet and an edge, wherein said piston interfaces with the casing in a manner such that the edge is cooperable with the casing outlet to control the flow of fluid through the device. A biasing member, such as a spring, for biasing the casing with the piston is further included, as is a sensor, such as a pressure transducer, for measuring the pressure within the interior of the casing.

Abstract: A flow control device for automatically controlling the flow of a fluid at a predetermined rate that is capable of taking measurements of the pressure of the fluid within the device while the device is functioning and that is capable of real-time adjustment of the flow rate is provided. Said device includes a casing having a casing outlet, a piston having a piston inlet and an edge, wherein said piston interfaces with the casing in a manner such that the edge is cooperable with the casing outlet to control the flow of fluid through the device. A biasing member, such as a spring, for biasing the casing with the piston is further included, as is a sensor, such as a pressure transducer, for measuring the pressure within the interior of the casing.

Abstract: A flow control device for automatically controlling the flow of a fluid at a predetermined rate that is capable of taking measurements of the pressure of the fluid within the device while the device is functioning and that is capable of real-time adjustment of the flow rate is provided. Said device includes a casing having a casing outlet, a piston having a piston inlet and an edge, wherein said piston interfaces with the casing in a manner such that the edge is cooperable with the casing outlet to control the flow of fluid through the device. A biasing member, such as a spring, for biasing the casing with the piston is further included, as is a sensor, such as a pressure transducer, for measuring the pressure within the interior of the casing.

Abstract: A flow control device for automatically controlling the flow of a fluid at a predetermined rate that is capable of taking measurements of the pressure of the fluid within the device while the device is functioning and that is capable of real-time adjustment of the flow rate is provided. Said device includes a casing having a casing outlet, a piston having a piston inlet and an edge, wherein said piston interfaces with the casing in a manner such that the edge is cooperable with the casing outlet to control the flow of fluid through the device. A biasing member, such as a spring, for biasing the casing with the piston is further included, as is a sensor, such as a pressure transducer, for measuring the pressure within the interior of the casing.

Abstract: A post for mounting to the ground and for supporting elongate flexible filaments transverse to the post. The hollow member has opposite first and second ends. The first end is adapted for mounting to the ground. Stiffeners are mounted within the hollow post so as to extend between the first and second ends. First and second oppositely disposed elongate raised flanges are mounted on the post so as to extend outwardly therefrom. The flanges extend between the first and second ends. The raised flanges each have a longitudinally spaced apart array of filament receiving cavities. Each cavity is an aperture through a corresponding raised flange and has an opening providing access into the aperture from a distal edge of the corresponding raised flange for receiving therethrough the filament for mounting the filament into the aperture. Each opening has a constriction having an opening dimension which is substantially equivalent to a diameter of the filament.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated electrical validation to detect and analyze worst case SSO conditions are described. In one embodiment, the method includes driving a plurality of switching I/O patterns having a predetermined frequency content to achieve a plurality of varying stress levels within an I/O subsystem selected for electrical validation. When a problematic I/O pattern is detected, the problematic I/O pattern is driven through the I/O subsystem in order to identify problematic behavior within the I/O subsystem. Once the problematic behavior is resolved, the method may be repeated while margining an input reference voltage or system platform timing until electrical validation of the selected I/O subsystem is complete.