Abstract: A protective mechanism for use when gripping a medical device to a rack is provided. A related system and method are also provided. The protective mechanism includes a guide member, a connector, an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the actuation member is pivotally coupled to the guide member. The cover member is pivotally coupled to the guide member and is configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction.

Abstract: A system for delivery of a volume of infusible fluid. The system includes a controller configured to calculate a trajectory for delivering infusible fluid, the trajectory comprising at least one volume of fluid, and determine a schedule for delivering the at least one volume of fluid according to the trajectory, wherein the schedule comprising an interval and a volume of infusible fluid for delivery. The system also includes a volume sensor assembly for determining the at least one volume of fluid delivered, wherein the controller recalculates the trajectory based on the volume of fluid delivered.

Abstract: A flow meter includes a meter body defining a cavity having opposing ends joined by opposed sides at corners. At least one of the corners is recessed to form a reservoir. A box frame defining a frame interior is received in the cavity for reciprocal movement between the cavity ends. A sliding block defining a circular cavity is received in the frame interior for reciprocal movement therein said frame interior. A valve disc is received in the circular cavity for rotational movement therein. The valve disc includes an eccentric hole formed therethrough. A shaft extending through the eccentric hole is rotatably fixed to the valve disc. Fluid flowing through the flow meter reciprocally moves the box frame and sliding block to rotate the valve disc and the shaft.

Abstract: An ink fountain assembly having an ink fountain for receiving ink. The ink fountain is in fluid communication with a fountain roller, and has a minimum operating ink level. An ink dispenser for dispensing ink into the ink fountain has at least one exit port disposed below the minimum operating ink level, wherein ink exits the ink dispenser through the at least one exit port into the ink fountain.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a work implement in predetermined operative attitudes, including a valve body mounting a piston which is operable for movement through a range of selective operative positions, and which is further connected to the work implement; a pair of pulse valves mounted on the valve body and connected in fluid communication with the piston and operable selectively to supply a source of hydraulic pressure to the valve body; and an actuator is connected in signal transmitting relation to the pair of pulse valves and is adapted selectively to actuate same thereby causing the selective release of hydraulic pressure to position the piston, and thus the work implement in a selected operable attitude.

Abstract: A foot operated control device including electrical force sensing devices functional to sense forces applied to the control device and to produce electrical signals proportional to the force applied, the electrical signals being adapted to operate electrically responsive hydraulic control valves.

Abstract: Processes, methods, food products, and uses for modified surimi containing food products using surimi in novel combinations which include up to about 50% by weight of dehydrated concentrated fish meat, said mixtures prepared under special, controlled conditions using combinations of novel steps to produce novel seafood and/or meat flavored foods.

Abstract: A method and means are provided for treating molten metal with an additive in a foundry mold. A recessed treatment chamber for an additive is provided in the top of a mold. The chamber is covered with a discrete refractory core body. Molten metal poured on the core body is directed into the chamber where it reacts with the additive before entering the casting cavity. The subject invention is particularly adapted to making nodular or compacted graphite iron castings by treating grey iron with a magnesium containing additive.

Abstract: An improved monolithic hydrogenation catalyst and processes for using same to hydrogenate animal and vegetable oils, said catalyst being comprised of a Raney metal alloy surface layer integral with and derived from a selected nickel alloy monolithic substrate mesh structure wherein said surface layer is predominantly derived from an adherent Beta structured crystalline precursor outer portion thereon. The catalyst is adaptable to both continuous and batch hydrogenation and shows enhanced activity, improved triene to diene selectivity and a low isomerization index. Hydrogenated oils show lower linolenic and stearic contents, lower trans-isomer percentages and lower melting points as compared to commercial products of equivalent iodine number.