Abstract: A pipe connector for use in high temperature environments, such as those characteristics of molten salt reactors. The pipe connector can be used in any industry that uses pipe connectors, and in particular, can be used in a molten salt system including a reactor requiring a connection rated for a maximum of about 725° C. and about 15,000 psi. The pipe connector may comprise a pin, a seal ring, a retainer ring, a box, a locking nut, and a retaining nut.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the example thermal expansion support systems decrease the stress within the one or more components and piping segments within a high temperature system caused by thermal expansion. The exemplary thermal expansion support systems may provide a counterbalancing force on the components and piping segments of the high temperature system, which may allow the components and piping segments a free range of motion to counterbalance the stress caused by thermal expansion of the high temperature system. In some embodiments, one example thermal expansion support system may utilize a counterweight system. In another embodiment, an example thermal expansion support system may utilize active system components, such as actuators, hydraulics, electric motors, or other similar devices to provide a counterbalancing force on the one or more components of the high temperature system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the example thermal expansion support systems decrease the stress within the one or more components and piping segments within a high temperature system caused by thermal expansion. The exemplary thermal expansion support systems may provide a counterbalancing force on the components and piping segments of the high temperature system, which may allow the components and piping segments a free range of motion to counterbalance the stress caused by thermal expansion of the high temperature system. In some embodiments, one example thermal expansion support system may utilize a counterweight system. In another embodiment, an example thermal expansion support system may utilize active system components, such as actuators, hydraulics, electric motors, or other similar devices to provide a counterbalancing force on the one or more components of the high temperature system.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the stabilizing face ring joint flange and assemblies thereof can be adapted to include a ring joint gasket and resist leaks when a fluid flowing through a pipe at high temperatures and pressures. The stabilizing face ring joint flange assembly with the ring grooves in each flange can be situated in such a way that once full compression is achieved on the ring groove by the gasket, raised faces of the two flanges can meet to ensure that the rotation of the pump or any potential perpendicular loading do not provide a stress on the gasket that would cause the gasket to deform or cause a seal to be lost.

Abstract: There is described a method of aseptically filling a plurality of nested containers with a pharmaceutical product and applying closures to filled containers in an aseptic environment, said method comprising: removing any coverings from the nested containers and nested closures; locating the uncovered containers laterally adjacent to the closures on a shuttle; moving the uncovered containers and uncovered closures to an aseptic filling zone; transferring the uncovered containers and closures to a multi-nest holder; locating the uncovered containers laterally adjacent to a plurality of closures in the multi-nest holder; filling the containers with a pharmaceutical product; removing a closure from the nest of closures into a closure transfer device; moving the nest of filled containers beneath the closure transfer device; and removing a closure from the closure transfer device into the filled container thereby scaling the filled container.

Abstract: A pipe connector for use in high temperature environments, such as those characteristics of molten salt reactors. The pipe connector can be used in any industry that uses pipe connectors, and in particular, can be used in a molten salt system including a reactor requiring a connection rated for greater than 700° C. and up to 15,000 psi. The pipe connector 100 may comprise a pin 110, a seal ring 140, a retainer ring 150, a box 160, a locking nut 180, and a retaining nut 190.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the stabilizing face ring joint flange and assemblies thereof can be adapted to include a ring joint gasket and resist leaks when a fluid flowing through a pipe at high temperatures and pressures. The stabilizing face ring joint flange assembly with the ring grooves in each flange can be situated in such a way that once full compression is achieved on the ring groove by the gasket, raised faces of the two flanges can meet to ensure that the rotation of the pump or any potential perpendicular loading do not provide a stress on the gasket that would cause the gasket to deform or cause a seal to be lost.

Abstract: There is described apparatus for filling a material into a receptacle, said apparatus comprising: (i) a material; (ii) a receptacle handling unit comprising a pair of axially aligned bushes for collecting a receptacle; and (iii) a bush pair handling system comprising: (a) a means for separating the receptacle into a receptacle body and a receptacle closure; (b) means for temporarily attaching and detaching the one or both of the bushes from the bush pair handling system; (c) means for transporting the receptacle body to the filling station and aligning the receptacle body with a filler nozzle at the filling station; (d) means for transporting the filled receptacle body from the filling station to a closure unit for refitting the receptacle closure; and e) means for segregating compliant receptacles from non-compliant receptacles.

Abstract: A rocker arm for a type III valve train assembly for an internal combustion engine includes: a roller follower for following a cam in use; a roller axle about which the roller follower rotates in use; a biasing means holder, the biasing means holder being connected to the roller axle for sliding movement relative to the roller axle over a fixed distance, the biasing means holder contacting a reaction component in use; and a biasing means arranged to bias the biasing means holder away from the roller axle. The rocker arm is arranged such that, in use, sliding movement of the biasing means holder relative to the roller axle when the biasing means holder contacts the reaction component when a lift profile of the cam engages the roller follower causes the biasing means to compress and thereby to urge the roller follower into contact with the cam.

Abstract: A tobacco industry rod assembly apparatus comprising a tobacco industry rod article infeed (2) having an epicyclic drum arrangement (3) is disclosed. The tobacco industry rod article infeed (2) is configured to transfer tobacco industry rod articles towards an assembly stage.

Abstract: There is described apparatus for filling a material into a receptacle, said apparatus comprising: (i) a material; (ii) a receptacle handling unit comprising a pair of axially aligned bushes for collecting a receptacle; and (iii) a bush pair handling system comprising: (a) a means for separating the receptacle into a receptacle body and a receptacle closure; (b) means for temporarily attaching and detaching the one or both of the bushes from the bush pair handling system; (c) means for transporting the receptacle body to the filling station and aligning the receptacle body with a filler nozzle at the filling station; (d) means for transporting the filled receptacle body from the filling station to a closure unit for refitting the receptacle closure; and e) means for segregating compliant receptacles from non-compliant receptacles.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus (130) for a syringe (110), the mixing apparatus comprising a dock (134) configured to receive the syringe and having an agitation component actuator (132) integral to the dock configured for magnetically coupling to an agitation component (136) of a magnetic material located within a chamber of said syringe, and configured for manipulation of said agitation component within said chamber when coupled; wherein the actuator is in the form of a drum having a series of magnets attached thereto offset in relation to one another so as to manipulate said actuation component in a reciprocating motion upon rotation of the drum.

Abstract: A method for milling a tubular cemented in a wellbore includes deploying a bottomhole assembly (BHA) into the wellbore through the tubular, the BHA comprising a window mill; and extending arms of the window mill and radially cutting through the tubular, thereby forming a window through the tubular, wherein a body portion of each window mill arm engages and stabilizes from an inner surface of the tubular after a blade portion of each window mill arm cuts through the tubular.

Abstract: There is described a pharmaceutical container filler assembly for filling said container with a pharmaceutical powder material, which assembly comprises: means for supporting a pharmaceutical container; a reservoir suitable for holding a bulk pharmaceutical powder, wherein the powder reservoir is connected to a filler nozzle; said filler nozzle being adapted to be located in or adjacent to the pharmaceutical container such that the pharmaceutical container can be filled with the pharmaceutical powder; characterised in that the assembly is provided with means for vibrating, such that at least a portion of the assembly can be vibrated.

Abstract: A tobacco industry rod assembly apparatus comprising a tobacco industry rod article infeed (2) having an epicyclic drum arrangement (3) is disclosed. The tobacco industry rod article infeed (2) is configured to transfer tobacco industry rod articles towards an assembly stage.

Abstract: There is described a pharmaceutical component-mixing delivery assembly comprising: a first cartridge and a second cartridge; the first and second cartridges being dimensioned so that they are movable relative to one another such that the first cartridge is slidable within the second cartridge from a pre-mixed position to a post-mixed position; the first cartridge comprising a body provided with an outlet end, the first cartridge being fitted with plunger and containing a first pharmaceutical component; the second cartridge comprising a body provided with an inlet end and an outlet end, the second cartridge containing a second pharmaceutical component; and wherein the first and second cartridges are separated by a non-invasive valve component.

Abstract: A powder doser for accurately dispensing powder, for example a pharmaceutical substance, into a receptacle, the powder doser comprising a hopper with a tip having an aperture through which powder may flow, a closure to close the aperture and a vibration device configured to agitate the hopper, wherein a first portion of the hopper is formed of flexible material and a second portion proximate the tip is formed of substantially rigid material.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus (130) for a syringe (110), the mixing apparatus comprising a dock (134) configured to receive the syringe and having an agitation component actuator (132) integral to the dock configured for magnetically coupling to an agitation component (136) of a magnetic material located within a chamber of said syringe, and configured for manipulation of said agitation component within said chamber when coupled; wherein the actuator is in the form of a drum having a series of magnets attached thereto offset in relation to one another so as to manipulate said actuation component in a reciprocating motion upon rotation of the drum.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a plurality of independently formed solid components is provided thereby forming a single delivery vehicle for a pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical-like product. The solid components can be held and fed to the apparatus via a plurality of magazines. Pusher rods and the like can be used for positioning each of the solid components. Where the components are connected via a bonding liquid, a sprayer is provided and compression pins or the like press the components with the bonding liquid together to form the final project. A rivet or other connection structure can also be used and driven through holes in each of the solid components to form the final product.

Abstract: A method for milling a tubular cemented in a wellbore includes deploying a bottomhole assembly (BHA) into the wellbore through the tubular, the BHA comprising a window mill; and extending arms of the window mill and radially cutting through the tubular, thereby forming a window through the tubular, wherein a body portion of each window mill arm engages and stabilizes from an inner surface of the tubular after a blade portion of each window mill arm cuts through the tubular.