Abstract: A vibration resistant fastening system for attaching a working surface to a threaded stud, the stud extending longitudinally through a hole defined through the working surface, includes: a nut including a forward annulus, a rearward head, and a staged interior bore extending longitudinally through the head and annulus, the head including a threaded interior for engaging the threaded stud, the threaded interior of the head defining a rearward section of the staged bore. The annulus includes: an exterior including a cylindrical portion extending longitudinally forward from the head, and a tapered portion extending longitudinally forward from the cylindrical portion; at least one smooth cylindrical interior wall defining a forward section of the staged bore forward of said rearward section defined by the threaded interior of the head; and multiple slots, extending longitudinally along the annulus, each defined through the annulus from the exterior thereof to the stage bore.

Abstract: A vibration resistant nut is provided for attaching a working surface to a threaded stud, the stud extending through a hole defined through the working surface. The nut includes an annulus for receiving the stud. The annulus includes a cylindrical portion and a tapered terminal end portion for being received in the hole. The tapered terminal end portion extends from the cylindrical portion. The tapered terminal end portion has an outer surface that narrows diametrically from the cylindrical portion. The nut includes a head extending from the cylindrical portion of the annulus opposite the tapered terminal end portion, the head having outer engagement surfaces for engaging a tool for rotation of the nut, the head having a threaded interior for engaging threads of the stud.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes an insert having a radial circumference. An annulus extends from the insert and defines an annular end distal from the insert. The annulus further defines a radial cutout section along a length thereof for providing a flex point. The annulus is configured for being radially compressed by a blind hole of a working surface upon tightening of a nut. A nut is positioned adjacent the insert on an end distal the annulus, and a threaded bolt extends from the nut and through the annulus, wherein the bolt is configured to be accepted by the blind hole.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes an insert having a radial circumference. An annulus extends from the insert and defines an annular end distal from the insert. The annulus further defines a radial cutout section along a length thereof for providing a flex point. The annulus is configured for being radially compressed by a blind hole of a working surface upon tightening of a nut. A nut is positioned adjacent the insert on an end distal the annulus, and a threaded bolt extends from the nut and through the annulus, wherein the bolt is configured to be accepted by the blind hole.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes an insert having a radial circumference. An annulus extends from the insert and defines an annular end distal from the insert. The annulus further defines a radial cutout section along a length thereof for providing a flex point. The annulus is configured for being radially compressed by a blind hole of a working surface upon tightening of a nut. A nut is positioned adjacent the insert on an end distal the annulus, and a threaded bolt extends from the nut and through the annulus, wherein the bolt is configured to be accepted by the blind hole.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes an insert having a radial circumference. An annulus extends from the insert and defines an annular end distal from the insert. The annulus further defines a radial cutout section along a length thereof for providing a flex point. The annulus is configured for being radially compressed by a blind hole of a working surface upon tightening of a nut. A nut is positioned adjacent the insert on an end distal the annulus, and a threaded bolt extends from the nut and through the annulus, wherein the bolt is configured to be accepted by the blind hole.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes a nut having an internally threaded portion and an annulus extending from the nut and configured for receiving the shank of an elongate fastener. A compression collar is configured for deflecting the annulus into at least one of fixed engagement with the shank or to impart a spring bias of the annulus against the compression collar upon tightening of the nut about a working surface.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes a nut having an internally threaded portion and an annulus extending from the nut and configured for receiving the shank of an elongate fastener. A compression collar is configured for deflecting the annulus into at least one of fixed engagement with the shank or to impart a spring bias of the annulus against the compression collar upon tightening of the nut about a working surface.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes a nut having an internally threaded portion and an annulus extending from the nut and configured for receiving the shank of an elongate fastener. A compression collar is configured for deflecting the annulus into at least one of fixed engagement with the shank or to impart a spring bias of the annulus against the compression collar upon tightening of the nut about a working surface.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes a nut having an internally threaded portion and an annulus extending from the nut and configured for receiving the shank of an elongate fastener. A compression collar is configured for deflecting the annulus into at least one of fixed engagement with the shank or to impart a spring bias of the annulus against the compression collar upon tightening of the nut about a working surface.

Abstract: There are provided apparatuses for increasing dryness of a substance. The apparatuses comprise at least one module, each of the module(s) comprising at least two electrodes adapted to submit the substance to an electric current. The electrodes are also adapted to compress the substance. There are also provided processes for increasing dryness of a substance.

Abstract: There are provided apparatuses for increasing dryness of a substance. The apparatuses comprise at least one module, each of the module(s) comprising at least two electrodes adapted to submit the substance to an electric current. The electrodes are also adapted to compress the substance. There are also provided processes for increasing dryness of a substance.

Abstract: There is provided a system for spreading a substance. The system comprises a at least two rotating means disposed in a housing. The rotating means are adapted to compress and move said substance. The system permits to control the thickness of the substance to be spread through the outlet. Methods for spreading a substance are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved thermosiphon and to a method for transferring heat. The thermosiphon has a higher efficiency than existing thermosiphons because it does not rely on a pool-boiling evaporator but rather uses a forced-convection boiling evaporator. The inlet of the evaporator is located in its upper portion and is in fluid communication with a condenser. The fluid in its liquid phase enters the evaporator from its inlet in its upper portion and, by gravity, flows down the piping network of the evaporator, clinging on the inner surface of the tubes of the piping network. As the liquid flows down, it evaporates such that the fluid at the bottom of the evaporator is predominantly in a gaseous phase. The fluid in gaseous phase is then returned to the condenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a generic industrial controller that is easily configurable for different applications. By combining the power supply and by using standard connectors, the controller assembly fits nicely in a convenient economical standard electrical box. The industrial controller uses harnesses between its input port and sensors and between its output ports and controlled device to be controlled. The invention also relates to a method for providing a generic industrial controller that may be used in different applications to control different controlled device by providing different instruction sets and different harnesses. Another aspect of the invention relates to a set of industrial controllers being identical except for their instruction sets and harnesses.

Abstract: An exhaust control system for a spray booth having at least one fan motor. The exhaust control system comprises a spraying activity detector and a speed control circuit for an electrical motor. The speed control circuit is connected to the fan motor and is linked to the detector so as to adjust the speed of the motor in a variable manner as a function of at least the spraying activity. A method for controlling an exhaust system of a spray booth having at least one fan motor comprising the steps of detecting a spraying activity and, upon detection of the spraying activity, increasing an air volume exhaust rate of the exhaust system.

Abstract: Packing members which are formed from expanded plastic foam sheet, such as polystrene, wherein the sheet is resilient. The sheet is provided with a backing which may be formed of bendable paper. A typical packing member will be formed by dividing the sheet into two legs by a longitudinal groove which is V-shaped in cross section and which does not extend into the backing. The surfaces of the foam sheet defining the V-groove are coated with an adhesive which will bond the legs together in annular relation at a later date so that the packing member may be shipped in its flat state. Because of the compression of the sheet material, it may be readily bent to form corners as opposed to cracking with the result that a leg of the packing member may be provided with a V-notch to divide that leg into two portions. The V-notch will be closed when the other leg is bent at right angles.