Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes one or more compressors, one or more outdoor heat exchangers, and one or more indoor heat exchangers. The HVAC system also includes a base pan on which the one or more compressors are mounted. The base pan includes a base level and one or more tier levels higher than the base level. The distance from any point on a perimeter of the first-tier level to a nearest point on a perimeter of the base level is based on the smallest bolt circle diameter of the one or more compressors mounted on the base pan. Also, the perimeter lengths of the tier levels are based on a percentage of the base level perimeter length.

Abstract: This disclosure provides for compositions and applications thereof of multifunctional additive systems for asphalt modifications. These systems comprise multiple functional additives in one source, and thus can reduce or eliminate the need for multiple redundant equipment, such as pumps and meters for the addition of each additive. In certain embodiments, the additive system is such that it can be stored and/or transferred without the need for or with reduced need for mixing.

Abstract: A GPS unit may be linked to an illumination devise so as to provide a seamless indication of directional movement in comparison to a desired course. The orienteering tool may have input means so as to program in a desired course, including keys, touch screen, or an external input connected through other means such as a USB port. A memory may be connected to a processor and may contain basic cartographic data or more. Other useful tools may be integrated into the tool for further increased utility.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a combination air valve that uses buoyancy to lift seals into place, preventing media from escaping from the valve. Once the seals are in place, pipeline pressure is used to open and close the valve. The combination air valve includes a piston assembly which includes a main disc, a piston head located above the main disc, a float below the main disc, and a float shaft joining the float to the piston. When no media is in the valve the float is at the bottom of the valve and the main disc is down, allowing gases to leave the valve. The float is lifted as media enters the valve, thus using buoyancy to lift the main disc into place, preventing media from escaping from the valve. Once the seals are in place, pipeline pressure is used to open and close the valve.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a combination air valve that uses buoyancy to lift seals into place, preventing media from escaping from the valve. Once the seals are in place, pipeline pressure is used to open and close the valve. The combination air valve includes a piston assembly which includes a main disc, a piston head located above the main disc, a float below the main disc, and a float shaft joining the float to the piston. When no media is in the valve the float is at the bottom of the valve and the main disc is down, allowing gases to leave the valve. The float is lifted as media enters the valve, thus using buoyancy to lift the main disc into place, preventing media from escaping from the valve. Once the seals are in place, pipeline pressure is used to open and close the valve.

Abstract: An ultrasonic range sensor comprises at least one transducer adapted to generate an ultrasonic pulse having a first axis of transmission and detect a reflected signal that is associated with the ultrasonic pulse and propagates along the first axis of transmission. The ultrasonic range sensor also comprises a deflecting region adapted to reflect the reflected signal along a second axis different from the first axis of transmission. In one embodiment, the second axis is deflected from the first axis by a non-zero angle determined by a characteristic of the deflecting region.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel seal coat process and equipment for applying the seal coat to improve the reliability of seal coat aggregate retention to the surface of the pavement by increasing the surface area of aggregate covered with binder and interlocking the aggregate with finer gradation material such as choke stone. It also relates to the use of lower amounts of asphalt binder, lower amounts of aggregate application, lower quality of aggregates, use of softer binders, and faster release to traffic times.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel seal coat process and equipment for applying the seal coat to improve the reliability of seal coat aggregate retention to the surface of the pavement by increasing the surface area of aggregate covered with binder and interlocking the aggregate with finer gradation material such as choke stone. It also relates to the use of lower amounts of asphalt binder, lower amounts of aggregate application, lower quality of aggregates, use of softer binders, and faster release to traffic times.

Abstract: A rotary milking parlor milker detacher having a pivoting support arm and retracting chain arrangement that is synchronized with a rotating platform position to move the detacher between a storage position, a presentation position, and a milking position to protect the detacher from damage and provide a superior ergonomic design that reduces operator fatigue and turnover.

Abstract: To an existing class AB amplifier receiving at a gate of one of a NMOS or a PMOS type CMOS transistor an input signal, the gate of this CMOS transistor having a nonlinear gate capacitance with its switched operation, is added another, opposite-type, one of a NMOS or a PMOS type CMOS transistor that also receives at its gate the same input signal. The nonlinear gate capacitance of this other CMOS transistor is essentially opposite to the nonlinear gate capacitance of the existing CMOS transistor that receives the input signal within the class AB amplifier. This other transistor serves to compensate for the nonlinear gate capacitance of the existing CMOS transistor. Any nonlinearity due, in particular, to any nonlinear change in gate capacitance of a CMOS transistor that is used in particular within a class AB amplifier is thus substantially canceled.

Abstract: To an existing class AB amplifier receiving at a gate of one of a NMOS or a PMOS type CMOS transistor an input signal, the gate of this CMOS transistor having a nonlinear gate capacitance with its switched operation, is added another, opposite-type, one of a NMOS or a PMOS type CMOS transistor that also receives at its gate the same input signal. The nonlinear gate capacitance of this other CMOS transistor is essentially opposite to the nonlinear gate capacitance of the existing CMOS transistor that receives the input signal within the class AB amplifier. This other transistor serves to compensate for the nonlinear gate capacitance of the existing CMOS transistor. Any nonlinearity due, in particular, to any nonlinear change in gate capacitance of a CMOS transistor that is used in particular within a class AB amplifier is thus substantially canceled.

Abstract: A filter head having a pump housing, a flow passage network, and a mounting bracket is adaptable to engage a replaceable filter cartridge. An electric pump is positioned within the pump housing. A Seal/isolator disposed between the pump housing and electric pump protects the electric pump from vibrations. After changing the filter cartridge, typically an air pocket forms creating a danger for a fuel injector or fuel injector pump. By using an electronic controller, an operator may remotely operate the electric pump to prime the filter cartridge. Also, the electronic controller may selectively determine whether the fluid flowing from the filter cartridge passes through the electric pump or instead passes directly into an outlet.

Abstract: A fluid conditioning and flow measurement circuit (10) for testing a fuel injection apparatus (12,20). The circuit (10) has a reservoir (58) communicating with a pump (22) which supplies fuel to the injection apparatus (12,20) the flow of which is measured by a calibrated flow meter (44). A first deaeration apparatus (38) communicating with the discharge side (24) of the pump (22) removes entrained and dissolved air in cooperation with a relief valve (36). A second deaeration apparatus (56) in cooperation with the testing apparatus (12,20) further removes entrained and dissolved air thereby enabling accurate flow measurements to be made by the flow meter (44).

Abstract: A fluid deaeration apparatus (10) for removing gas from a circulating fluid having a closed, fluid filled tank (12) for receiving and slowing the fluid. A pressure regulating valve (52) is provided for inducing negative pressure waves in the fluid entering the tank (12) for conditioning the gas in the fluid for removal from the fluid in the tank and for collection and venting of the gas from the tank (12).

Abstract: A test stand (10) having a principal use for testing a fuel pump and associated governor (24), has a drive shaft (16), an inertial weight (30) operatively associated therewith, and apparatus (56) for selectively engaging and disengaging the inertial weight (30) with the drive shaft (16). This test stand (10) solves the technical problems associated with present test stands, which problems include the inability to maintain a constant drive shaft speed for fuel pump calibration, and also the inability to thereafter rapidly increase or decrease said drive shaft speed for purposes of determining the governor response. The apparatus (56) can accommodate misalignment between the drive shaft (16) and the fuel pump (24). The test stand can also include a spline arrangement (108) which also accommodates misalignment between the drive shaft (16) and a cam shaft (99) of the fuel pump (24).