Abstract: An adapter for use in a filter device is provided, the adapter having a downwardly slanted inner wall including two or more hollow passageways, and a central fluid flow port, wherein the adapter can be welded to a filter device housing head.

Abstract: An adapter for use in a filter device is provided, the adapter having a downwardly slanted inner wall including two or more hollow passageways, and a central fluid flow port, wherein the adapter can be welded to a filter device housing head.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured for coupling through a network to an external authentication system that allows use of an external service and to a service providing system that provides a given service through authentication performed by the external authentication system. The apparatus includes a web browser and a storing unit. The web browser is configured to transmit to the external authentication system authentication credentials to be used for the authentication performed by the external authentication system to request the authentication to be performed by the external authentication system. The web browser is configured to cause the storing unit to store a first cookie indicating that the authentication credentials have been authenticated. After the storing unit stores a second cookie indicating that the use of the given service has been allowed, the web browser is configured to cause the storing unit to delete the first cookie.

Abstract: A system includes a shared device that is shared by users, the shared device including a browser that allows each of the plurality of users to access a web service, and a process apparatus that provides contents to be displayed on the browser. The process apparatus includes a processor that executes a process including authenticating a user of the users that operates the shared device, providing the key to the shared device, and providing a program to the shared device. The program adds a function to the browser. The shared device includes a processor that executes a process including executing the program to encrypt data by using the key when storing the data in the storage, and executing the program to decrypt the encrypted data by using the key when obtaining the data from the storage.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured for coupling through a network to an external authentication system that allows use of an external service and to a service providing system that provides a given service through authentication performed by the external authentication system. The apparatus includes a web browser and a storing unit. The web browser is configured to transmit to the external authentication system authentication credentials to be used for the authentication performed by the external authentication system to request the authentication to be performed by the external authentication system. The web browser is configured to cause the storing unit to store a first cookie indicating that the authentication credentials have been authenticated. After the storing unit stores a second cookie indicating that the use of the given service has been allowed, the web browser is configured to cause the storing unit to delete the first cookie.

Abstract: Fuel piping for a vehicle, which is fixed by clamps and routed on a vehicle body, is formed to have a circular hollow section inside and anisotropy in a wall thickness thereof in the circumferential direction. In particular, the fuel piping for a vehicle has at least one thick-wall portion in the circumferential direction and is disposed on a vehicle body so that the thick-wall portion is positioned vertically at the top or bottom, or has one thick-wall portion in the circumferential direction and is disposed on the vehicle body so that the thick-wall portion is positioned vertically at the top. In addition, the clamp for fixing to the vehicle the fuel piping for a vehicle includes a holding portion for arranging the thick-wall portion vertically at an end, and holding the fuel piping for a vehicle so as not to be turned in the circumferential direction thereof.

Abstract: Fuel piping for a vehicle, which is fixed by clamps and routed on a vehicle body, is formed to have a circular hollow section inside and anisotropy in a wall thickness thereof in the circumferential direction. In particular, the fuel piping for a vehicle has at least one thick-wall portion in the circumferential direction and is disposed on a vehicle body so that the thick-wall portion is positioned vertically at the top or bottom, or has one thick-wall portion in the circumferential direction and is disposed on the vehicle body so that the thick-wall portion is positioned vertically at the top. In addition, the clamp for fixing to the vehicle the fuel piping for a vehicle includes a holding portion for arranging the thick-wall portion vertically at an end, and holding the fuel piping for a vehicle so as not to be turned in the circumferential direction thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured for coupling through a network to an external authentication system that allows use of an external service and to a service providing system that provides a given service through authentication performed by the external authentication system. The apparatus includes a web browser and a storing unit. The web browser is configured to transmit to the external authentication system authentication credentials to be used for the authentication performed by the external authentication system to request the authentication to be performed by the external authentication system. The web browser is configured to cause the storing unit to store a first cookie indicating that the authentication credentials have been authenticated. After the storing unit stores a second cookie indicating that the use of the given service has been allowed, the web browser is configured to cause the storing unit to delete the first cookie.

Abstract: A filter has first and second fittings, a permeable filter medium, and a housing. The housing defines a fluid flow path within the housing between the first and second fittings, and the permeable filter medium is arranged in the fluid flow path to remove one or more substances from a fluid flowing along the fluid flow path. A reservoir is positioned in an upper region of the housing and includes a wall surrounding the first and second fittings of the filter. Each of the fittings has a topmost portion and the wall of the reservoir has a topmost portion, the topmost portion of each filter fitting being at or below the topmost portion of the reservoir wall. A filter arrangement may include a filter and a manifold assembly having first and second fittings which may be sealingly coupled to or uncoupled from the first and second fittings of the filter.

Abstract: A system includes a shared device that is shared by users, the shared device including a browser that allows each of the plurality of users to access a web service, and a process apparatus that provides contents to be displayed on the browser. The process apparatus includes a processor that executes a process including authenticating a user of the users that operates the shared device, providing the key to the shared device, and providing a program to the shared device. The program adds a function to the browser. The shared device includes a processor that executes a process including executing the program to encrypt data by using the key when storing the data in the storage, and executing the program to decrypt the encrypted data by using the key when obtaining the data from the storage.

Abstract: A filter has first and second fittings, a permeable filter medium, and a housing. The housing defines a fluid flow path within the housing between the first and second fittings, and the permeable filter medium is arranged in the fluid flow path to remove one or more substances from a fluid flowing along the fluid flow path. A finger hold is positioned in an upper region of the housing, the finger hold defining a space that is sufficient to allow one or more fingers of an operator to fit in the space and grasp the filter.

Abstract: A filter has first and second fittings, a permeable filter medium, and a housing. The housing defines u fluid flow path within the housing between the first and second fittings, and the permeable filter medium is arranged in the fluid flow path to remove one or more substances from a fluid flowing along the fluid flow path. A reservoir is positioned in an upper region of the housing and includes a wall surrounding the first and second fittings of the filter. Each of the fittings has a topmost portion and the wall of the reservoir has a topmost portion, the topmost portion of each filter fitting being at or below the topmost portion of the reservoir wall. A filter arrangement may include a filter and a manifold assembly having first and second fittings which may be sealingly coupled to or uncoupled from the first and second fittings of the filter.

Abstract: A filter has first and second fittings, a permeable filter medium, and a housing. The housing defines a fluid flow path within the housing between the first and second fittings, and the permeable filter medium is arranged in the fluid flow path to remove one or more substances from a fluid flowing along the fluid flow path. A finger hold is positioned in an upper region of the housing, the finger hold defining a space that is sufficient to allow one or more fingers of an operator to fit in the space and grasp the filter.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes an access unit, an access result analyzer, a creator, and an output unit. Based on access data that defines an order of one or more access processes necessary for receiving a service and access information used in the respective access processes, the access unit accesses a service providing system that provides the service and acquires access results of the respective access processes. The access result analyzer analyzes the access results and generates access result information on the respective access processes. Based on the pieces of access result information, the creator creates a report on whether the service is capable of being provided. The output unit outputs the report.

Abstract: Fluid treatment arrangements and methods for operating fluid treatment arrangements may include fluid treatment assemblies and manifold assemblies that direct fluids to and/or from the fluid treatment assemblies.

Abstract: Filtration systems may comprise a manifold having a fitting and a filter having a fitting. One of the manifold fitting and the filter fitting may comprise a nozzle including a tip portion having a contact surface. The other of the manifold fitting and the filter fitting may comprise a receptacle which receives the nozzle and has a contact surface. The filter may be removably mountable to the manifold with the filter fitting detachably engaging the manifold fitting and the contact surface at the tip portion of the nozzle abutting and sealing against the contact surface of the receptacle to prevent leakage at the end of the nozzle.

Abstract: A filter comprises a housing and a filter cartridge. The housing includes an inlet, an outlet, a vent, and a filter cartridge chamber. The filter cartridge is permanently positioned in the filter cartridge chamber of the housing with an annular channel between the filter cartridge and the housing. The bottom of the filter cartridge and the interior of the bottom of the housing each include a surface which inclines upwardly toward the annular channel.

Abstract: Filtration systems may comprise a manifold having a fitting and a filter having a fitting. One of the manifold fitting and the filter fitting may comprise a nozzle including a tip portion having a contact surface. The other of the manifold fitting and the filter fitting may comprise a receptacle which receives the nozzle and has a contact surface. The filter may be removably mountable to the manifold with the filter fitting detachably engaging the manifold fitting and the contact surface at the tip portion of the nozzle abutting and sealing against the contact surface of the receptacle to prevent leakage at the end of the nozzle.

Abstract: Fluid treatment arrangements and methods for operating fluid treatment arrangements may include fluid treatment assemblies and manifold assemblies that direct fluids to and/or from the fluid treatment assemblies.