Abstract: A separation device for a fluid purification device is provided, the separation device comprising: at least three concentric enclosures including an outermost enclosure and an innermost enclosure and defining at least two concentric cavities; a plurality of spiral-shaped channels formed in each of the at least two concentric cavities, so that fluid can flow through said plurality of spiral-shaped channels; a fluid inlet, for receiving fluid, located in an upper section of an outermost cavity among the at least two concentric cavities, the fluid inlet corresponding to a gas outlet; a solids outlet, for discharging solids comprised in the fluid, located in a lower section of the separation device; and a liquid outlet, for discharging liquid comprised in the fluid, located in an upper section of at least one inner cavity among the at least two concentric cavities.

Abstract: The application describes an adjustable arm for a patient monitoring device to be placed on a surface portion of a patient's body, said arm comprising: at least first and second arm parts; abase to which the first arm part is connected and which includes mounting means for mounting it relative to a patient support platform; and holding means for receiving the patient monitoring device, to which the second arm part is connected; the arm parts, the base and the holding means being articulated by means of joints therebetween, which joints are fixable against movement when the patient monitoring device is in use; wherein the joints between the first arm part and the base and between second arm part and the holding means comprise multidirectional joints; wherein the base has a fixed portion and a tillable portion, the fixed portion comprising the mounting means and the first arm part being connected to the tillable portion, whereby when the said joints are fixed the adjustable arm can maintain the patient monitori

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various novel dispensing devices can be provided. Such devices can involve a range of sprayer heads and sprayer/foamer systems incorporating such heads. Novel sprayer/foamer heads can include buffers of various types. By using a buffer, a user need not continually be pumping the device in order for the device to be spraying or foaming. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such a buffer can be spring loaded, spring loaded combination, elastomeric or gas. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the buffer can be in line or adjacent to a piston chamber. If adjacent, it can be connected to the piston chamber with a one way valve, to provide for spray after a downstroke of the piston has been completed, or without, to allow spraying to cease once a user releases the trigger or other actuator.

Abstract: Dispensing devices are provided. Such devices utilize a combination of Flair® technology, pre-compression valves and aerosol-like pressurization of the dispensed liquid. An example dispensing device has, for example, a main body comprising a pressure chamber, the latter being provided with a pressure piston and a pressure spring. The device further has a piston and a piston chamber which draws liquid from a container and fills the pressure chamber with that liquid as a user operates a trigger in various compression and release strokes. The piston chamber has both an inlet valve and an outlet valve. Liquid exiting the piston chamber under pressure enters a central vertical channel which is in fluid communication with both the pressure chamber and a dome valve, with pre-defined opening pressure, provided near the outlet channel at the top of the dispensing head.

Abstract: A forcible entry tool includes at least a cutter and a spreader. The forcible entry tool further includes a first tool portion having a first cutter part and a first spreader part. The forcible entry tool further includes a second tool portion having a second cutter part and a second spreader part. The first tool portion and the second tool portion are rotatable relative to one another to apply force to either or both of the cutter and the spreader.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dosed dispensing of a fluid, comprising a container for the fluid and a dispensing device connected therewith, wherein the container comprises a form-retaining outer container and a flexible inner container connected therewith, wherein a space to be brought into fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere can be developed between the inner and outer containers, and wherein the dispensing device includes a housing and/or frame of which at least a part is integrally formed with the container.

Abstract: A dosing pump (19) doses antiscalant into a membrane-based water treatment system (1). The dosing pump (19) includes a displacement body for pumping antiscalant into the membrane-based water treatment system (1) in doses. A motor drives the displacement body. A control module controls the motor. The control module is configured to vary the dosage of antiscalant pumped into the water treatment system (1) based on a temperature corrected system variable (SVTc) being based on a plurality of operating variables of the water treatment system (1).

Abstract: A method of anti-fouling of a surface while said surface is at least partially submersed in an liquid environment, comprising: providing an anti-fouling light; distributing at least part of the light through an optical medium comprising a silicone material and/or UV grade fused silica; emitting the anti-fouling light from the optical medium and from the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for use with medical products which can be disinfected by means of a UV-C light treatment, which device is provided with: at least one sensor for registering a UV-C light dose of the UV-C light treatment; at least one activable reset unit which can perform a memory reset of a memory of the device; at least one indicator; at least one logic module which is operatively connected to the memory, the sensor, the reset unit and the indicator, wherein the logic module is configured to determine whether the product has been disinfected in a prescribed way on the basis of the UV-C dose registered by the sensor and to determine whether the reset unit has been activated, wherein, by means of the logic module, the memory can be placed in a first state, corresponding to a product disinfected in the prescribed way, and can be placed in a second state, corresponding to the memory reset by means of the activated reset unit, wherein the state of the memory is externally communicable by mea

Abstract: A dosing pump (19) doses antiscalant into a membrane-based water treatment system (1). The dosing pump (19) includes a displacement body for pumping antiscalant into the membrane-based water treatment system (1) in doses. A motor drives the displacement body. A control module controls the motor. The control module is configured to vary the dosage of antiscalant pumped into the water treatment system (1) based on a temperature corrected system variable (SVTc) being based on a plurality of operating variables of the water treatment system (1).

Abstract: A moulding device and a method for moulding food products from a mass of foodstuff which can be transferred by pumping are provided. The device includes a stationary frame with a revolving moulding drum assembly having a peripheral surface in which mould cavities are provided, and a mass feed device including a shoe member with a filling mouth adjoining the peripheral surface of the moulding drum assembly in order to fill said cavities with the foodstuff as they move past. In operation, the pressurized mass of foodstuff introduced into a mould cavity causes an outward force onto said shoe member. A non-revolving component is provided, concentrically supported by the moulding drum assembly, including the shoe member and an interconnected moulding drum assembly engaging counterforce element to counteract the entire outward force exerted by the pressurized foodstuff on the shoe member.

Abstract: A rescue device for moving a subject includes a brace member for securing the arms and the torso of the subject together. The brace member includes a central section, a first lateral section and a second lateral section, and a fastener. The brace member is capable of forming a loop for securing the arms and the torso of the subject together by fastening the first lateral section to the second lateral section with the fastener. A ribbon member pair for moving and/or stabilizing a subject wearing the brace member when said rescue device is in use includes a first ribbon member having a first portion connected to the brace member and a second ribbon member having a second portion connected to the brace member.

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, Flair® based aerosol-type devices can be provided. Such devices utilize a combination of Flair® technology, pre-compression valves and aerosol like pressurization of the dispensed liquid. Such a dispensing device has a main body comprising a pressure chamber, the latter being provided with a pressure piston and a pressure spring. The device further has a piston and a piston chamber which draws liquid from a reservoir and fills the pressure chamber with that liquid as a user operates the trigger in various compression and release strokes. The piston chamber has both an inlet valve and an outlet valve. In a dispensing head a valve is provided to regulate the strength of the flow and preclude leakage. Once the liquid is sufficiently pressurized, it can be dispensed by a user opening an activation valve, such as by pressing on an activation button, and spray can be abruptly stopped by a user ceasing to push on such button.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises separating coffee extract resulting in a high aromatic coffee extract and a low aromatic coffee extract and subjecting the low aromatic coffee extract to a heat treatment and, optionally, a pH rising step.

Abstract: A portable tool, capable of being moved by persons, users and/or operators, includes a motor; a fluid reservoir; a pump connected to the reservoir and the motor; a work cylinder connected to an output of the pump; an actuable tool component connected to the work cylinder; a sensor in the recue tool connected to any one or more than one of the motor, the reservoir, the pump, the work cylinder, and the tool; a controller configured to receive measurement signals from the sensor; and at least one controlled valve in a hydraulic circuit defined by the reservoir, the pump and the work cylinder and connected to the controller. The controlled valve and the controller are configured to selectively at least substantially block or open any fluid channel in the hydraulic circuit. A pump of or for such a rescue tool.

Abstract: A process tool for processing production substrates, the process tool including: a movable stage configured to perform long-stroke movements in an X-Y plane; an imaging device mounted to a fixed part of the tool and having an optical axis substantially parallel to the X-Y plane; and a mirror mounted on the movable stage and oriented at a predetermined angle of inclination to the X-Y plane so that by moving the movable stage to a predetermined position a part of a component to be inspected can be imaged by the imaging device.

Abstract: A tool includes at least one motor, and a pump connected to the motor, a work cylinder in fluid connection with the pump and an actuable tool component connected to the work cylinder. The pump and the motor are arranged directly adjacent on a common singular motor and pump shaft, without any intervening coupling, transmission or the like. An assembly of a motor and a pump on a common shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for dispensing a liquid from a container (C), comprising a pump (2) having a suction side (S) that is adapted to be brought into fluid communication with the container (C), a spray nozzle (3) in fluid communication with a pressure side (P) of the pump (2) through an outlet channel (4), a pre-compression valve (5) arranged in the outlet channel (4), and a gas buffer (9) in fluid communication with the pressure side (P) of the pump (2) and with the spray nozzle (3). The gas buffer (9) may comprise a buffer chamber (10) in which a gas-filled resiliently deformable body (11) is arranged, and the gas buffer (9) may extend from the pressure side (P) of the pump (2) in a different direction than the outlet channel (4). The invention further relates to a system for dispensing a liquid, comprising a container (C) that is filled with the liquid and a dispensing device (1) of the type described above connected to the container (C).

Abstract: A portable tool capable of being moved by persons, users and/or operators includes a motor; an actuable tool component at least connectable to the work cylinder; an add-on from a group at least including an extension, a connection and a fork, configured to be placed on the tool; and a controller connected to the motor and configured to determine presence of the add-on on the tool to selectively increase or reduce motor force and/or speed, depending on detected presence or absence of the add-on.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising includes an object table which carries an object. The lithographic apparatus may further comprise at least one include a sensor as part of a measurement system to measure a characteristic of the object table, the environment surrounding the lithographic apparatus or another component of the lithographic apparatus. The measured characteristic may be used to estimate the a deformation of the an object due to a varying loads load during operation of the lithographic apparatus, for example a varying loads load induced by a two-phase flow in a channel formed within of the object table. Additionally, or alternatively, the The lithographic apparatus comprises may include a predictor to estimate the deformation of the object based on a model. The positioning of the object table carrying the object can be controlled based on the estimated deformation.