Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a vehicle washing installation with the use of a light-section procedure, wherein at least one treatment device (1) and a vehicle (2) to be washed are moved relative to each other in the washing direction (L), the vehicle surfaces are illuminated by two light fans (11, 12) starting from different positions, a first (FIG. 7) and a second (FIG. 8) two-dimensional depiction of the vehicle surfaces illuminated by the light fans (11, 12) are recorded from shooting angles which are oblique with respect to the planes of the light fans, and are stored in a control unit (20) together with the relative position and/or relative movement of treatment devices (1) and vehicle (2), the preceding steps are repeated during a traversing operation from one end to the other end of the vehicle (2), and, during or after the end of the traversing operation, a three-dimensional representation of the vehicle surfaces is calculated from the two-dimensional depictions (FIG. 7, FIG.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for generating light pulses includes an electro-optical converter; a switching element; and a charge store. The electro-optical converter is connected to the charge store via the switching element. The closing of the switching element triggers a discharging process in the charge store and, in the process, generates an electrical pulse that is converted to a light pulse in the electro-optical converter. First and second impedance matching circuits are arranged, respectively, between the charge store and the switching element and between the switching element and the electro-optical converter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (1) for insertion into a receptacle of a motor vehicle handling facility having an interior chamber (2) which receives a liquid or pasty medium, an outlet (7), that can be opened so that the cartridge (1) can be used, and a data carrier (8) set up for touch-free electromagnetic signal transmission and positioned at a distance (5) to the interior chamber (2) of the cartridge (1) that is greater than a wall-thickness of the cartridge (1). Conventional cartridges of this kind are not sufficiently secure against confusion and resistant to outside influences.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a vehicle washing installation with the use of a light-section procedure, wherein at least one treatment device (1) and a vehicle (2) to be washed are moved relative to each other in the washing direction (L), the vehicle surfaces are illuminated by two light fans (11, 12) starting from different positions, a first (FIG. 7) and a second (FIG. 8) two-dimensional depiction of the vehicle surfaces illuminated by the light fans (11, 12) are recorded from shooting angles which are oblique with respect to the planes of the light fans, and are stored in a control unit (20) together with the relative position and/or relative movement of treatment devices (1) and vehicle (2), the preceding steps are repeated during a traversing operation from one end to the other end of the vehicle (2), and, during or after the end of the traversing operation, a three-dimensional representation of the vehicle surfaces is calculated from the two-dimensional depictions (FIG. 7, FIG.

Abstract: A closure is provided for removably attached to the lip of a container. The closure includes a top preferably having at least on locking levers connected to the top with an elastically deformable hinge. The locking levers operate to releasably secure the closure to the container. The closure also includes a skirt with portions of the skirt located on opposite sides of the locking lever. A strap is located below the locking lever and defines a continuous ring around the base of the closure, thereby stiffening the closure.

Abstract: A container cover for use with a container having a neck with a rim. The cover includes a lid with a spout hole, a skirt extending downward from the circumference of the lid, a concentric plug seal extending downward from the lid inside the skirt, a spout hole door hingeably connected to the lid, and at least one non-flexing lock and one flexing lock, each having an inwardly projecting wedge, which lock the cover in place on the container by engaging the bead ring. The nonflexing lock wedge is preferably shaped as a truncated teardrop and positioned so as to facilitate removing the lid. When the cover is locked on the container, the plug seal provides a seal against the inside of the container neck. The spout door seals the spout hole when closed and prevents unlatching of the flex lock when open.

Abstract: A cap with a tamper-evident ring is designed to snap engage a container that is provided with an upper and lower bead. A ring of teeth provided along an inside skirt of the cap engage teeth located along an inside wall of the container. When the cap is snapped onto the container, both sets of teeth automatically engage and a plug seal provided on the cap engages the container upper bead. By turning the cap clockwise or counterclockwise, the side angles of the teeth force the cap to disengage upwards over the upper bead and unsnap from the container. When the closure is opened for the first time, the ring breaks away from the cap and slides down the container below the lower bead, which keeps the ring from coming off the container and provides evidence that the cap had been opened.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for generating light pulses includes an electro-optical converter; a switching element; and a charge store. The electro-optical converter is connected to the charge store via the switching element. The closing of the switching element triggers a discharging process in the charge store and, in the process, generates an electrical pulse that is converted to a light pulse in the electro-optical converter. First and second impedance matching circuits are arranged, respectively, between the charge store and the switching element and between the switching element and the electro-optical converter.

Abstract: The present invention is a top for a dispensing container. The top includes a base, a nozzle portion extending from a first end of the base, and a tab integrally formed with the nozzle portion at a neck down portion. The nozzle portion has an outer wall defining an internal conduit for passage of a liquid, powder and/or gel. The tab includes a tip end sealing the internal conduit and at least one shock absorbing portion. When the tab is twisted, the tip end is removed from the nozzle portion at the neck down portion, thereby opening the internal conduit. The shock absorbing portion can include a slot, an area with reduced thickness, a flex area, or a combination thereof. The top can be included on a container for storing liquids, powders and/or gels.

Abstract: A device for detecting the position of a wheeled vehicle while driving into a vehicle treatment facility, wherein near the floor at least one electrical switching device is arranged, which is activated when it is driven over by at least one wheel of the vehicle. An evaluation unit determines from the activation of the switching unit the instantaneous position of the wheel and thus of the vehicle. The switching device is configured as a contact grid in the form of a two-dimensional matrix, especially a contact mat, with a plurality of electrical switches, wherein an electrical switch is allocated to each point of the matrix, and wherein the evaluation unit is configured so that the activation of the switches can be detected individually by the evaluation unit.

Abstract: A container closure includes a base with a valve mount portion formed from a first thermoplastic material and a valve formed from a second thermoplastic material. The valve is bonded to the valve mount portion. A lid is hingeably attached to the base and includes a sealing rim extending from a surface of the lid and designed to engage the valve at the location where the valve seals to the valve mount portion. The engagement of the sealing rim with the valve forming a seal between the two components.

Abstract: A container closure includes an adapter formed from a first thermoplastic material and a valve formed from a second thermoplastic material. The adapter and valve are bonded together in a multi-material molding process to form an adapter and valve assembly. The adapter and valve assembly is directly fastened to a base to form the closure.

Abstract: A cap with a tamper-evident ring is designed to snap engage a container that is provided with an upper and lower bead. A ring of teeth provided along an inside skirt of the cap engage teeth located along an inside wall of the container. When the cap is snapped onto the container, both sets of teeth automatically engage and a plug seal provided on the cap engages the container upper bead. By turning the cap clockwise or counterclockwise, the side angles of the teeth force the cap to disengage upwards over the upper bead and unsnap from the container. When the closure is opened for the first time, the ring breaks away from the cap and slides down the container below the lower bead, which keeps the ring from coming off the container and provides evidence that the cap had been opened.

Abstract: A system for measuring the irradiance of a fluorescently labeled particle having a cytometric flow chamber; a plurality of excitation light sources; a plurality of scatter detectors, each configured to detect light from only one of the plurality of excitation light sources and arranged so as to detect scattered light from the particle; a trigger connected to the plurality of scatter detectors, the trigger emitting a signal when scattered light incident on one of the scatter detectors is exceeding a predetermined threshold value; collection optics; at least one fluorescence detector to receive emissions collected by the collection optics and generate an output, the at least one fluorescence detector being configured to respond only to a discrete number of wavelength bands; and an integrator for recording the output of the at least one fluorescence detector in response to a signal from the trigger.

Abstract: A vented closure is provided for a container having a raised lip proximal to an upper end thereof. The closure includes a top preferably having two locking levers connected to the top with an elastically deformable hinge. The locking levers operate to releasably secure the closure to the container. The top includes a first portion and a second portion. The closure also includes a skirt. The first portion is centrally positioned in the top and the second portion is connected to the skirt. One or more vent holes are provided in the first portion. The first portion defines a first plane and the second portion defines a second plane. The first plane is displaced from the second plane.

Abstract: A device for detecting the position of a wheeled vehicle while driving into a vehicle treatment facility, wherein near the floor at least one electrical switching device is arranged, which is activated when it is driven over by at least one wheel of the vehicle. An evaluation unit determines from the activation of the switching unit the instantaneous position of the wheel and thus of the vehicle. The switching device is configured as a contact grid in the form of a two-dimensional matrix, especially a contact mat, with a plurality of electrical switches, wherein an electrical switch is allocated to each point of the matrix, and wherein the evaluation unit is configured so that the activation of the switches can be detected individually by the evaluation unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying a car wash installation with chemical additives which are admixed with the wash water, wherein at least one additive is poured into a cartridge in highly concentrated form. An associated holding device of the car wash receives the cartridge, wherein the additive of the cartridge can be removed continuously, according to need. Several additives are poured into several cartridges in highly concentrated form and each cartridge and each associated holding device differs from the other cartridges and associated holding devices, by a mistake-proof flange-mounting.

Abstract: A clean tip dispenser with a spring loaded nozzle; a vertical door that slides inside of a molded slot or track located inside of the spring loaded nozzle; and a stationary base, wherein the vertical door is attached to the stationary base.

Abstract: A double walled cap comprising a top section having a top and a bottom surface; an inner sidewall having a diameter and having a top and a bottom, wherein the top of said inner sidewall is connected to said bottom surface of the top section; and an outer sidewall having a diameter larger than the inner sidewall diameter and having a top and a bottom; wherein the top of the outer sidewall is connected to the bottom surface of the top section.

Abstract: Flat beam optical sensing performed transverse of a flow aperture, of the particles passing through the aperture, directly indicates the presence of individual particles in the aperture. The indication can be used to eliminate or otherwise modulate the coincidence errors resulting in particle measurements taken through the length of the aperture.