Abstract: A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.

Abstract: A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.

Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispenser capable of dispensing one or more limited time offering beverages. The beverage dispenser may include a dispensing valve, a limited time offering ingredient source, and a limited time offering circuit extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source. The limited time offering circuit may include a stainless steel line extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source.

Abstract: A microwave ablation probe includes a cable extending in an axial direction and also includes an antenna configured to deliver Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The probe includes a shell positioned radially outward of the cable and a choke electrically coupled to an outer conductor of the cable. The probe also includes a cooling tube positioned inside the shell and positioned radially outward of the cable. The cooling tube including a first portion with a first outer diameter and a second portion with a second outer diameter. The second portion located radially outward of the choke and the second outer diameter being greater than the first outer diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inspecting a facility (1), wherein the method comprises at least the automatically executed steps of: capturing (100a) optical data from at least one facility part (12, 13) of the facility (19), capturing (100b) acoustic data from at least the same facility part (12, 13) of the facility (19), and jointly evaluating (200) the captured optical data and the captured acoustic data.

Abstract: An intraluminal sensing device includes a guidewire configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The guidewire includes a core wire, a first insulative coating covering at least a portion of a circumference of the core wire, and at least two conductive traces insulated from one another and extending longitudinally along at least the portion of the length of the core wire over an outer surface of the first insulative coating. Each conductive trace conforms to the curvature of the first insulative coating. The guidewire also includes a second insulative coating covering the conductive traces along at least the portion of the length of the core wire, and a sensor in electrical communication with the at least two conductive traces and configured to obtain physiological data while positioned within the body lumen. The guidewire also includes a proximal connector in electrical communication with the conductive traces.

Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispenser capable of dispensing one or more limited time offering beverages. The beverage dispenser may include a dispensing valve, a limited time offering ingredient source, and a limited time offering circuit extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source. The limited time offering circuit may include a stainless steel line extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source.

Abstract: A thermal sleeve cover according to various embodiments can include a target layer material having emissivity and reflecting properties identifiable by a thermal sensor detecting device during firearm training. The thermal sleeve cover is fitted over a target backer in a taut manner to promote thermal contrast between the target layer material and its surrounding background. The tautness of the target layer material enhances the thermal identification when the target layer material is detected by the thermal sensor detecting device. The thermal cover is adjustable to snugly fit over a variety of target backers having different configurations and sizes.

Abstract: A viscous shear fan drive mechanism for a cooling fan. A moveable valve disk is provided which controls the quantity of fluid in the operating chamber. An electronic actuation system activates piston and shaft members which move the valve disk against the bias of a return spring to open the fill holes, allow fluid communication between the reservoir and working chambers, and allow rotation of the cooling fan. Without activation of the electronic actuation system, the flow of fluid to the working chamber is prevented. A non-magnetic or insulating bushing member adjacent the piston and shaft members prevents the system from sticking in the actuation condition when power is eliminated.

Abstract: A viscous shear fan drive mechanism for a cooling fan. A moveable valve disk is provided which controls the quantity of fluid in the operating chamber. An electronic actuation system activates piston and shaft members which move the valve disk against the bias of a return spring to open the fill holes, allow fluid communication between the reservoir and working chambers, and allow rotation of the cooling fan. Without activation of the electronic actuation system, the flow of fluid to the working chamber is prevented. A non-magnetic or insulating bushing member adjacent the piston and shaft members prevents the system from sticking in the actuation condition when power is eliminated.

Abstract: A system and method for recovering heat from dirty gaseous fuel (syngas), wherein the pressure of clean fuel gas is elevated to a pressure higher than that of the dirty syngas and then the pressurized clean fuel gas is fed to a heat recovery unit for heat exchange with the dirty syngas. Consequently, in the event of a leak in the heat recovery unit, the flow is from the clean fuel side to the dirty syngas side, thereby avoiding the possibility of contamination of the clean fuel gas.

Abstract: A clock or other display component has a user input to a controller configured to control a mechanical display unit, and it may also control a digital display unit. The controller controls the display unit(s) as a function of input from the user. User input can change the display in predefined increments, for example in the case of a clock in 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 minute increments, or in other predefined increments greater than 1 minute. The user inputs can be on the back of the unit, leaving the front of unit freely visible. The clock, and also the separate mechanical and digital display units of the clock, can be synchronized using an AC frequency signal from an external power supply. Also, a system and method controls mechanical pointers, such as clock hands, in such a way that the exact positions of the pointers are known to the control electronics so that the pointers and digital displays show the same information.

Abstract: The hexagonal kite has a generally central spar attach fitting having a series of receptacles therein, into which the six spars of the kite are installed. A peripheral tension member extends around the distal ends of the spars to define the hexagonal shape of the kite. The two upper or forwardmost spars are shortest, with the two lower or rearmost spars being longest and the two lateral spars being of intermediate length. This results in the kite surface behind the lateral spars having a larger area than the surface in front of the lateral spars, which results in greater stability and need for a smaller stabilizing tail. The bridle is generally centered on the somewhat forwardly placed spar attachment disc, resulting in the aerodynamic center being located behind the bridle for further stability.