Abstract: A method and system of characterizing flow behavior of a fluid sample including providing a magnet with a constant gradient where at least a portion of the sample defining a sensitive region is in the constant gradient, inducing circular Couette flow in the fluid in at least the sensitive region, generating an NMR pulse sequence comprising at least two pulses with a delay between the pulses, acquiring at least one echo from the pulse sequence from the sensitive region, measuring the magnitude of the NMR signal of the at least one acquired echo, normalizing the measured magnitude to a reference magnitude, and using the normalized magnitude to derive a shear rate for the fluid sample.

Abstract: A cover includes a receiver having a concave-shaped inner surface and a flap including a first side coupled to the receiver and a second side including a fastener. The flap may be movable relative to the receiver from an open position to a closed position. The fastener may be configured to be coupled to the receiver when the flap is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is a kneeler seat for use in the kneeling or sitting position. The kneeler seat comprises first and second leg members each having first and second end portions and a seat engagement portion disposed substantially closer to the first end portion than the second end portion. Each of the seat engagement portions comprise an elongated cavity. The kneeler seat further comprises a seat member having first and second plugs removably engageable with the elongated cavity of the first and second leg members, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is a kneeler seat for use in the kneeling or sitting position. The kneeler seat comprises first and second leg members each having first and second end portions and a seat engagement portion disposed substantially closer to the first end portion than the second end portion. Each of the seat engagement portion comprise an elongated cavity having upper and lower surfaces and first and second side surfaces. Each of the seat engagement portions further comprises first and second guide and retention channels formed in the upper and lower surfaces of the elongated cavity, respectively. The first and second guide and retention channels are aligned and disposed parallel to and between the first and second sidewalls. The seat member comprises first and second plugs engageable with the seat engagement portions of the first and second leg members, respectively. Each of the first and second plugs comprises a base portion and first and second walls extending outward from said base portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a safety hose for use in connecting a hot and/or cold water supply to a washing machine. The safety hose comprises a flexible hose assembly having first and second end portions. The flexible hose assembly further comprises a flexible inner liner having an annular wall thickness of about 0.070 inches to 0.080 inches and an inside diameter in the range of 0.370 to 0.380 inches. The flexible inner liner is made from synthetic rubber. The flexible hose assembly further comprises an intermediate layer made from a closed mesh braided wire having a diameter of 0.040 inches and disposed about the flexible inner liner. The flexible hose assembly further comprises a flexible cover disposed about the intermediate layer. The flexible cover has a thickness in the range of 0.070 to 0.080 inches. The flexible cover is made from synthetic rubber and is chemically bonded to the intermediate layer and flexible inner liner.

Abstract: The present invention is a box for use by a person to store and dispense a roll of small diameter flexible tubing. The box comprises a front wall, a rear wall, first and second substantially open side walls, and an inside portion. The box further comprises a first flap extending from the rear wall to the front wall and substantially centered between the first and second side walls. The first flap is removably engageable with the front wall between an open position where the person may remove the first flap and insert the roll of flexible tubing into the inside portion and a closed position where the person may engage the flap to retain the roll of small diameter flexible tubing and then dispense as needed. The first and second substantially open sidewalls each comprise an elongated strip extending from said front wall to said rear wall to retain the roll of small diameter flexible tubing. The box is made from a single piece of corrugated cardboard having a plurality of fold lines.