Abstract: A multi-fitting rotatable fluid connection apparatus comprising a fluid entry fitting and first and second fluid discharge fittings. The fluid entry fitting comprises a first end connector threaded for attachment to a fluid source, and first and second distribution connectors. The first fluid discharge fitting has a first intake connector which receives fluid from the first distribution connector. A first rotation member is coupled between the first intake connector and the first distribution connector such that the first fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The second fluid discharge fitting has a second intake connector which receives fluid from the second distribution connector. A second rotation member is coupled between the second intake connector and the second distribution connector such that the second fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A multi-fitting rotatable fluid connection apparatus comprising a fluid entry fitting and first and second fluid discharge fittings. The fluid entry fitting comprises a first end connector threaded for attachment to a fluid source, and first and second distribution connectors. The first fluid discharge fitting has a first intake connector which receives fluid from the first distribution connector. A first rotation member is coupled between the first intake connector and the first distribution connector such that the first fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The second fluid discharge fitting has a second intake connector which receives fluid from the second distribution connector. A second rotation member is coupled between the second intake connector and the second distribution connector such that the second fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A multi-fitting rotatable fluid connection apparatus comprising a fluid entry fitting and first and second fluid discharge fittings. The fluid entry fitting comprises a first end connector threaded for attachment to a fluid source, and first and second distribution connectors. The first fluid discharge fitting has a first intake connector which receives fluid from the first distribution connector. A first rotation member is coupled between the first intake connector and the first distribution connector such that the first fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The second fluid discharge fitting has a second intake connector which receives fluid from the second distribution connector. A second rotation member is coupled between the second intake connector and the second distribution connector such that the second fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A multi-axis rotatable coupling element for a hose or pipe comprising a rotation assembly coupled between a female fitting and a male fitting. The female fitting has a first female threaded end connector for attachment to a hose or spigot, and a second end connector. The male fitting has a third male threaded end for attachment to a hose or spigot, and a fourth end connector. The rotation assembly consists of a first and second rotation member and a single continuous internal channel. The first and second rotation member are rotatable about a first and second axis of rotation, respectively, and have a first and second longitudinal bore for conveying fluid, respectively. The first and second axes of rotation may be different. The single continuous internal channel comprises at least the first and second longitudinal bore and conveys a fluid between the female fitting and the male fitting.

Abstract: A stand-off for maintaining the separation between an electrode and an object during a flow-through electroplating process is disclosed. The stand-off comprises a substantially streamlined shape that mitigates the effects of shadowing during deposition.

Abstract: An image management system connects to a health care enterprise intranet and receives images from medical imaging devices located throughout the enterprise. The image management system also receives images, patient information and administrative information from PAC, RIS and HIS systems. The images are automatically archived in a number of storage devices having different cost and performance characteristics in accordance with a set of stored health care enterprise rules.

Abstract: An image management system connects to a health care enterprise intranet and receives images from medical imaging devices located throughout the enterprise. The image management system also receives images, patient information and administrative information from PAC, RIS and HIS systems. The images are automatically archived in a number of storage devices having different cost and performance characteristics in accordance with a set of stored health care enterprise rules.

Abstract: A lead slug is axially slidably mounted within a longitudinal cavity in the oring shaft of an automatically tuneable anti-vibration boring system. The lead slug is resiliently held in the longitudinal cavity by resilient spring members at its axial ends thereby permitting resonant axial vibration at a frequency determined by the mass of the lead slug and the spring constant of the resilient spring members. A vibration detector within the boring shaft transmits a vibration signal to a controller in response to a vibration of the boring system. The controller transmits a signal to a linear actuator which changes a preload on the resilient spring members, and thereby changes the resonant axial vibration frequency of the lead slug. The linear actuator moves toward or away from the lead slug until the lead slug, resonating at its resonant frequency, reduces the vibration of the boring system.

Abstract: A method for reducing the internal erosion of a brazed aluminum heat exchanger, such as a heater core used in automotive applications. The heat exchanger is composed of a tank and header that form a chamber, a number of coolant tubes secured to the header such that ends of the tubes project into the chamber, and an inlet to the chamber disposed opposite to the tubes so as to direct a coolant toward the ends of the tubes. A sacrificial erosion member is brazed to the tank so as to be in the path of the coolant as the coolant flows from the inlet into the chamber, such that the coolant impinges the erosion member as it enters the chamber. As a result, the coolant is deflected away from the ends of the tube so as to reduce erosion of the ends of the tubes. Furthermore, the erosion member serves to enhance the efficiency of the heat exchanger by improving the flow distribution of the coolant among the tubes.