Abstract: An apparatus for breathing under water wherein a direct air link is established between a diver and the surface air. The apparatus is comprised of mouthpiece member coupled to the first tube where the first tube is coupled to a container. The container is secured next to a diver's body by means of a harness. The container has a second tube extending from it to the water surface. At the surface, the second tube is coupled to a floating device. The floating device has a passage for allowing air in and out of the second tube. In a preferred embodiment, the mouthpiece member is equipped with a check valve. The check valve allows the air from the first tube to be inhaled by the diver while discharging exhaled air into the water.

Abstract: A nose airflow enhancer and filter for airborne solids and pathogens utilizing a flexible plastic spring material having an attachment system to connect the spring material to the nose in a U-shaped configuration, with the plastic material underlying the nostrils, the spring material having attached thereto a length of filter material which underlies and is in substantial contact with the nose, thereby permitting the filter material to remove airborne solids and pathogens during breathing of the user while airflow through the nose is enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention includes a face mask having a built-in microphone. The mask is for placement over the face of a user who is to give verbal instructions to control operations of an equipment. The mask is equipped with a microphone embedded therein. The microphone is preferably located in the center of the mask, aligned with the front of the mouth of the speaker. The microphone routes communications through a cable. The microphone is connected to a transmitter via the cable. The mask may be removed and disposed of following its use.

Abstract: This is a birth control device that prevents pregnancy for extended periods of time with the same degree of certainty as permanent sterilization: however, this sterilization is easily reversible when childbearing is desired. This device is implanted through a medical procedure. It consists of two tubes that may be positioned either in a closed or open position and held there by a clip to either prevent or allow fertilization of the egg. Accessing this device to change from open to closed or vice versa requires a medical procedure.

Abstract: A protector for protecting a central venous catheter disposed on a patient. The protector includes a plastic sheet sized to cover the central venous catheter and area on the patient around the central venous catheter. A pad having an absorbent layer of material and a cloth layer of material is attached to the plastic sheet. A pocket is preferably formed in the absorbent layer for receiving a portion of the central venous catheter.

Abstract: A feminine hygienic Urinary Incontinence Inhibitor Interlabial Device for insertion into the interlabial space; the device having a conical (or polygonal) tapered configuration which (1) facilitates vertical placement of the device into the interlabial space, and (2) by placing the conical (or polygonal) top (larger portion) of the device interlabially directly over and upon the urethra opening, thereby simulating and/or stimulating urethral external sphincter muscle function, has the utility to inhibit involuntary micturition.

Abstract: A tobacco product is formed by rolling a sheet of material supplied by a roll or rolls (e.g. moistened tobacco leaves) and/or homogenized sheet tobacco about a slit mandrel to form a shaped tube. The shaped tube is then packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The shaped tube remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the shaped tube is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the tube with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the sheet or to the finished tube to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring. The tubes are unfilled when packaged and sent to a consumer/end user in tube form so that they have a “memory” that helps hold a tubular cigar shape after they are filled with selected tobacco fill material.

Abstract: A cigarette holder for extracting tar has first tar extractor with a stick and a first disc with apertures. A second tar extractor has a cylinder fitted to the stick and a second disc provided on one end of the cylinder and fitted in a flue of transparent resin. Smoke collision portions in the flue face the apertures. Smoke is compressed and accelerated when it passes through the apertures and expands again to collide with the smoke collision portions. It then collides with the second disc. Then the smoke is compressed and accelerated when it passes through the outer circumference of the second disc and the flue. Tar is extracted at each stage and the smoke is cooled by the second tar extractor before it reaches a mouth piece of the holder.

Abstract: A cigarette comprises a tobacco rod and a multi-component filter comprising a bed of adsorbent and a flavor-releasing filter segment located downstream of the bed of adsorbent. In the preferred embodiment, the adsorbent is also flavor-bearing and comprises high surface area, activated carbon. As mainstream smoke is drawn through the upstream portion of the filter, gas phase smoke constituents are removed and flavor is released from the adsorbent bed. Thereafter additional flavor is released into the mainstream smoke as it passes through the flavor-releasing filter segment. Ventilation is provided to limit the amount of tobacco being combusted during each puff and is arranged at a location spaced downstream from the adsorbent bed to lower mainstream smoke velocity through the adsorbent bed.

Abstract: A smoking article capable of delivering a regulated smoke composition to a smoker, includes a combustible filler wrapped in a combustible sheath and a filter unit designed to remove components from the smoke, disposed within the sheath. The filter unit includes a mass of porous silica or resin particles, where the porous silica or resin particles have an average particle size of from about 35 to about 400 &mgr;m and preferably an average porosity of from about 10 Å to about 1000 Å. The porous cigarette filter is self-compensating with respect to air ventilation.

Abstract: A detachable weave and detachable wig includes a Velcro attached hair track worn on elastic Velcro strips supported by an elastic Velcro circumference strip partly joined by an elastic center strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slightly bendable nail file which has indicia in the form of a pictorial image. The file comprises a flexible foamed synthetic resin core sandwiched between paperboard panels, at least one of which is of a luminescent material. At least one paperboard panel has a layer of transparent grit bonded thereto. At least one paperboard panel also has an image formed thereon, the image being outwardly visible through the transparent grit. The second paperboard panel may optionally have a mirror coating. A sound chip, light emitting diode (LED), or image projector may optionally be imbedded in the foam core for enhanced audible and visual messaging.

Abstract: An improved hair-restraint device is presented, shaped as an elongated helix and possessing a detachable pin that can be inserted down the long axis of the helix to hold hair in place. The device can be made of rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible material that will hold the helical shape.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for a cured anti-reflective layer (AFC layer) component and a method of cleaning an anti-reflective layer component by using the same, wherein the cleaning solution comprises about 5-30% by weight of ammonium hydroxide, about 23-70% by weight of an organic solvent and about 10-50% by weight of water. When an organic material is spattered to adjacent equipment during implementing a coating process onto a wafer, the equipment is detached and then is dipped into the cleaning solution. Thereafter, the equipment is rinsed and dried. Cured and non-cured organic materials are advantageously removed. Cured organic materials left for a period of time, particularly anti-reflective layer components are advantageously removed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning of disc-shaped objects, such as semiconductor wafers, employing a rotational fluid track. The cleaning may take place in a vertical cleaning chamber or optionally a horizontal cleaning chamber. Rotation of wafers is obtained without direct contact by motorized driver rollers that may have the potential of damaging the wafer. In preferred embodiments of the invention, a viscous shearing force is tangentially directed upon the surface of a wafer as the wafer rests upon support rollers within a cleaning chamber. Pressurized cleaning solutions are directed toward the wafer surface at an angle sufficient to impart a rotational force upon the wafer. In one embodiment of the invention, as the wafer spins within the cleaning chamber, a megasonic cleaning transducer is employed to enhance the surface cleaning process.

Abstract: A cleaning method for semiconductor manufacturing process. A to-be-cleaned wafer having a metal layer thereon is provided. The wafer is placed into a chemical cleaning equipment unit to clean the wafer surface with a chemical cleaning solution while protecting the metal layer by a cathodic protection method. Next, the chemical cleaning solution on the wafer surface is rinsed away and the wafer is then dried to complete the cleaning method.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to remove minute particles adhered to the surface of semiconductor wafers effectively in the cleaning process of semiconductor wafers. In the final rinsing step using ultra-pure water or hydrogen water and carried out after cleaning of semiconductor wafers with HF solution, ultrasonic waves are irradiated in the cleaning solution after a prescribed time delay (preferably 20-30 sec or more).

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer cleaning method is provided. After cleaning the wafer with a chemical cleaning solution, the wafer is placed in a cleansing tank that fills with deionized water. A neutralizer is then added to the cleansing tank. The surface of the wafer is then neutralized to a neutral pH value. Thereafter, the chemical cleaning solution residue on the wafer surface is removed by cleaning the wafer with deionized water.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for cleaning a heater bellow in a chemical vapor deposition chamber by utilizing a plug and a plug base specifically designed for such cleaning are disclosed. The apparatus consists of the plug and the plug base which can be advantageously mounted in a heater bellow for the filling of the bellow with an oxidizing fluid such as H2O2. After a suitable soaking period of the oxidizing fluid, the fluid is drained away and then deionized water is used to fill the bellow to rinse the bellow wall and to remove the oxidized compound of metal, such as WO3. During the soaking process by H2O2 or by deionized water, an inert gas such as argon may be purged through the fluid to improve its uniformity and to improve its interaction with the metal oxide deposition on the bellow wall.

Abstract: A plating apparatus includes a plating solution tank which stores a plating solution, a holder including an inner space to house a wafer and an opening for the wafer to be in contact with the plating solution, and a nitrogen supplying mechanism to supply nitrogen to the inner space of the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for cleaning fine solid particles from a continuously flowing liquid suspension. According to the invention, alternate emptying of cleaned liquid in at least two decanting chambers (34, 36) of the cleaning arrangement (10) is brought about by alternately opening and closing valve units (48, 50) coordinated with outlets (44, 46) of the decanting chambers (34, 36). Alternatively, valves in feeds to at least two separate inlet tanks of the cleaning arrangement can be opened and closed alternately in order to bring about a continuous outflow of cleaned liquid.

Abstract: A method for cleaning polysilicon comprises steps of cleaning solid or granular polysilicon with an aqueous solution of dissolved ozone, and of cleaning with hydrofluoric acid the polysilicon receiving the above cleaning based on an aqueous solution of dissolved ozone, wherein the above steps are executed once in this order, or the above steps are repeated once or more in this order. Subsequent to the last cleaning step using hydrofluoric acid, a still other step of cleaning the polysilicon with pure water and then drying it is preferably added.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for cleaning and sanitizing objects such as food products 86, cartridge filter elements 64 and other such objects that could benefit from the advantages of being circumferentially sprayed with a fluid or a cleaning solution 119 or preferably a combination thereof. The present invention 10 comprises an inner and outer housing body 24, 44, a cover 26 for the housing body, a rotative central member such as a base, axle or shaft 42, a rotative drive means 60 for selectively rotating the rotative member 42, intake means 16 to introduce one or more fluids 119 or solutions individually or in combination into the interior of the housing body 24 including a means for further pressurizing and peripherally directing the resulting spray 130 towards a central point in a specific array, a containment means 66 for placement of such items therein, and an outlet means 18 to provide for the removal of fluid from the housing.

Abstract: A crutch 1 has vertical support pipes 2, 3, a slider 10 slidably mounted on the support pipes 2, 3, a grip 11 mounted on the slider 10, and a slider support system 12 for supporting the slider 10. The slider support system 12 has a movable vertical pipe 31, a fixed vertical pipe 32, a fixing pin 33 provided on the movable vertical pipe 31 , and height adjustment holes 34(1) to 34(5) formed in the fixed vertical pipe 32. By changing the height adjustment hole with which the fixing pin 33 is engaged, the height of the grip 11 can be adjusted. No holes must be formed in the vertical support pipes 2, 3 for constituting a crutch main body, and height adjustment can be carried out by manipulating only one fixing pin 33.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar tile and method for fabricating the same. The solar tile includes a flexible circuit having at least one electrically conductive path laminated between two insulating sheets. The flexible circuit includes a plurality of openings that are completely through the flexible circuit and define contact locations with the electrically conductive path. The solar tile also includes a plurality of coplanar photovoltaic solar cells that are secured to the flexible circuit so that the contacts are aligned with the openings in the flexible circuit. Further, the solar tile includes a plurality of electrically conductive solder connections located within the openings in the flexible circuit to electrically connect the solar cell contacts and the electrically conductive path. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the solar tile includes a single coverslide situated adjacent and covering the plurality of solar cells opposite the flexible circuit.

Abstract: A silicon-based film of excellent photoelectric characteristics can be obtained by introducing a source gas containing silicon halide and hydrogen into the interior of a vacuum vessel, at least a part of the interior being covered with a silicon-containing solid, generating plasma in the space of the interior of the vacuum vessel, and forming a silicon-based film on a substrate provided in the interior of the vacuum vessel.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices and methods for metering discrete plugs of fluid are provided. The microfluidic devices include a trunk channel and a branch channel having an impedance region. A fluid is supplied to the trunk channel and fills the branch channel to the impedance region. The fluid is then flushed from the trunk channel leaving the branch channel filled. Because the branch channel has a volume, a discrete plug of the fluid having a volume substantially equal to that of the branch channel is formed.

Abstract: A kinetic antifreeze device for preventing a dry sprinkler system from freezing is disclosed. The kinetic antifreeze device contains a longitudinal pipe for guiding air and water flow connected to a dry sprinkler system pipe at a junction adjacent to a drain valve. The longitudinal pipe provides a pressure gauge, an isolation valve, a bleed off valve and a relief disc means for providing over pressure relief. The relief disc means is either a bursting disc device or a rupture disc device which remains closed when the dry sprinkler system is contains only air. The relief disc exits or opens upon fire suppression fluid entering the system after a main supply of fire suppression fluid is actuated by the dry sprinkler system and the pressure increases due to the presence of fire suppression fluid in the dry sprinkler system.

Abstract: A pressure relief device comprising a body including an exterior surface, a cavity, an inlet, an outlet, and an aperture, each of the inlet, the outlet, and the aperture opening into the cavity, a temperature sensitive bonding element and a valve, disposed within the cavity and extending through the aperture, including a sealing member and a cap, the cap being joined to the exterior of the body by the temperature sensitive bonding element, and the sealing member being configured to seal the inlet when the cap is joined to the exterior surface of the body. The pressure relief device as claimed in claim 16, wherein the body further includes a retainer configured to prevent the valve from separating from the body when the cap becomes disengaged from the body.

Abstract: Microfluidic flow control devices are provided. In one embodiment, a regulating device includes overlapping channel segments separated by a deformable membrane in fluid communication with one another. Pressure differentials between the channel segments deform the membrane towards the channel with the lower pressure, thereby restricting flow.

Abstract: A fluid metering device that preferably includes a substantially linear series of intermeshing gears. The fluid metering device includes an inlet port adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears diverge. The device further includes an discharge port adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears converge. The device is configured to convey liquid from a main inlet stream of liquid, through the inlet ports, and out the discharge ports at substantially equal rates. The device preferably includes a pressure balance inlet port and a pressure balance discharge port adjacent the exterior portion of each end gear within the series of gears for balancing forces exerted on the end gear by liquid passing through the various inlet and discharge ports.

Abstract: An apparatus for diverting condensate which forms inside an exhaust system. The exhaust system comprises an exhaust side in which condensate may be formed, a suction side, and an exhaust fan between the exhaust side and the suction side and coupled to each of the exhaust side and the suction side to form a conduit through which gaseous fluid may be conveyed. A hollow tube having a first open end and a second open end is provided. The first end is coupled to the exhaust side and the second end is coupled to the suction side so that the hollow tube communicates between the exhaust side and the suction side in a manner bypassing the exhaust fan. A means exists inside the exhaust side for diverting condensate away from the exhaust fan apparatus. The means is positioned to channel condensate into the first open end of the hollow tube.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve has a gasketed main body fastened to a vessel wall adjacent to a vent port, the body having a recess surrounding the port which receives a plastic insert removably coupled to the body by a retaining ring fastened to the main body. The insert defines a passage communicating with the port and a valve seat engageable by a seal assembly for closing the valve. The seal assembly includes an annular retainer for a seal O-ring and a plug receivable through the retainer and into a socket in a valve stem, which is spring-biased against the retainer and is guided in a guide assembly removably mounted on the main body. The insert is formed of plastic and the retainer and plug may also be formed of plastic and can be readily field-removable by simply unbolting the housing from the vessel and unfastening the retaining ring. The guide and bias assemblies need not be disassembled.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid based on the fluid weight. A container is provided between a fluid source and a fluid removal system. A valve is arranged between the fluid source and the container, to control the admitting of fluid into the container from the source, and removal of fluid from the container by the removal system. The valve is controlled by a weight-responsive mechanism, which detects a change in weight of the container due to the admitting and removal of fluid, and opens or closes the valve accordingly. A flow rate of the fluid may be determined in terms of a time period between the closing and subsequent opening of the valve.

Abstract: A novel method for bending tubes suitable for use in high-purity fluid handling sygtems includes selecting a tube made from a material having a grain-size number of at least 5, and forming a bend in the tube with a bend radius of greater than 1.5 times the diameter of the tube. Tubes bent according to the present invention are incorporated into high-purity systems as supply lines, product lines, and vacuum forelines, without the need for post-bend heat treatment or polishing.

Abstract: An electrically controlled three-way valve comprising a valve body, within which a central cavity and a respective first, second and third connection duct, adapted to bring the central cavity into communication with atmosphere, are provided, and a shutter member mounted to move within the central cavity between a first operating position, in which the shutter member is disposed to close the inlet of the first duct so as to obstruct this first duct in a leak-tight manner and to bring the second duct into sole communication with the third duct, and a second operating position in which the shutter member is disposed to close the inlet of the third duct in order to obstruct this third duct in a leak-tight manner and to bring the second duct into sole communication with the first duct; the shutter member being of spherical shape and independent from any other member of the valve so that it can move freely within the central cavity; the central cavity being shaped such that the shutter member is forced simultaneous

Abstract: A microfluidic system has an electroosmotic flow (EOF) pumping means for propelling fluids through a series of microchannels and selection valves. Pump channels are configured in groups which may be fabricated singly or in multiple groups onto a substrate. A bubble-free electric connection joint provides for the application of voltages across pump channels while simultaneously blocking the passage of fluids through the joint. Bubble-free electrodes are also provided to prevent electrolysis and bubble formation in or close to the microfluidic channels. The selection valves provide for routing functions within the microfluidic system and can also be configured to route fluids outside the system. A rate monitoring system is provided for determining and compensating for system flow rates. In one application the microfluidic system may be configured to operate as a small volume pipettor or other fluid transport or analysis device.

Abstract: An eductor (1) for mixing liquids, e.g. a concentrated solution into water, has a flow passage (16) for a first liquid into which a dispensing passage (18) for a second liquid opens so that in use the second liquid is drawn into the flow of the first liquid. The dispensing passage (18) including a flow restrictor portion provided by a groove (22) extending on the periphery of a restrictor plug (19) removably received in a socket (21) of the eductor body. The groove (22) and the wall of the socket (21) define the flow rate in the dispensing passage. The plug (19) has a plurality of the grooves (22) and is selectively insertable into the socket in a plurality of positions, the grooves providing respectively different flow rates of the second liquid.

Abstract: A modular protective sleeve for underground utilities may be pulled into an underground utility duct by using lanyards extending between two adjacent manholes through the utility duct. The modular protective sleeve may be assembled over an existing and active utility service such as electrical or telephone cables, optical cables, or gas lines, without disrupting the utility service. The protective sleeve comprises at least one bottom half-shell and two top half-shells which are interlocked on to another in such a way that they may be pulled in either direction. Once the protective sleeve is in place, the concrete casing surrounding the utility duct may be broken without danger to the utility service, after which repair or splicing to the utility can be carried out. The sleeve may then be retrieved for re-use, or left in place.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the design and manufacture of high performance, composite, tubular structures. More specifically, the invention relates to a high performance, composite, tubular structure that utilizes an integral pattern of ribs on the internal diameter (“ID”) or outer diameter (“OD”) surface of the tube. The present invention provides high performance, composite, tubular structures that are both lighter and stiffer than conventional tubes. In general, the present invention incorporates unconventional features into the design of tubular structures, to greatly enhance performance. For example, in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention, tubular structures are enhanced by incorporating small, stabilizing, raised ribs on the ID of the tubes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for separating warp yarns (16), (17) on a face-to-face weaving machine (13), comprising a separating means (1), (2) and a holding device (3, 7, 9, 11), (4, 8, 9, 12) which comprises a threaded adjusting means (11), (12), the adjusting means (11), (12) being provided in such a manner that its rotation will cause the separating means (1), (2) to be moved, because of which the holding height will be changed and adjusted and the adjusting means (11), (12) being able to maintain the adjusting means (1), (2) at the adjusted holding height. Moreover, the holding device (3, 7, 9, 11), (4, 8, 9, 12) will enable an adjustment in the warp-direction. With a similar device adjusting the holding height can be carried out in a very simple and accurate manner and whilst being adjusted the separating means (1), (2) will be unable to make any unwanted and dangerous movements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a face-to-face weaving machine with face-to-face shed forming, a twister device (1) being provided and relates further to a twister device (1) for a face-to-face weaving machine with face-to-face shed forming, the twister device (1) being situated between weaving frames (11), mutually provided with a free space and a weaving reed (12) and the twister device (1) being provided with means (2) for positioning a first series of warp threads (101) in waving means, means (3) to wave the first series of warp threads (101) and means (4) to cause a second series of warp threads (100) to move up and down, said means (4) to cause a second series of warp threads (100) to move up and down being driven by a driving device (19) provided with a casing (7), and said means (2) for positioning a first series of warp threads (101) in waving means, said means (3) to wave the first series of warp threads (101) and said means (4) to cause a second series of warp threads (100) to move up and down being attac

Abstract: The invention relates to a weft yarn clamp for clamping and releasing weft yarns of a weaving machine, the weft yarn clamp comprising a first and a second clamping element, at least one clamping element of which is a clamping means controlled by an actuator and the actuator comprising a pneumatic system, controlling a clamping means working against a spring force.

Abstract: A weft holder device holds the free weft thread ends in an air jet loom, using pressurized air and without requiring a suction device. The body of the device has a tapering opening through which the end of the inserted weft thread extends. The opening tapers into a narrower slot in the beat-up and drawing-off direction. An air flow channel communicates downwardly from the slot. Nozzles blow pressurized air downwardly through the slot and into the channel, to pneumatically push the weft thread ends into the channel, so as to hold the weft thread ends from when they are beat-up and bound into the woven cloth and a catch selvage, until the catch selvage is trimmed from the cloth. The weft holder device may be stationarily mounted at a location between a weft detector and a weft tensioner that are connected to the reed so as to move therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a yarn clamp (13) for a gripper of a rapier weaving machine and comprises two clamp elements for clamping a filling yarn (2). Each clamp element is fitted with one clamping segment (20, 25) and the segments are located opposite each other. The clamping segment (20) of at least one of the clamp elements is adjustable by means of an adjustment device (30) relative to the other clamping segment (25) and relative to the main body (18) of the one clamping segment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile web, especially a textile-covered web for a paper-making machine, which, viewed from a transverse direction, is provided with several web sections (6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 27, 28) that extend parallel to one another in a lengthwise direction and are aligned adjacent to one another, with their lateral edges (9, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 29, 30) being attached to one another via fasteners (15, 16, 17, 18, 25, 26, 33, 34). This textile web is characterized in that the adjacent lateral edges (10, 11, 21, 22, 29, 30) follow a meandering course with alternating projections (13, 23, 31) and recesses (14, 24, 32), and the web sections (6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 27, 28) are interlocked with one another via these projections (13, 23, 31) and recesses (14, 24, 32), and in that the fasteners (15, 16, 17, 18, 25, 26, 33, 34) connect the projections (13, 23, 31) to one another.

Abstract: A device for presenting weft yarns (1), (2) to two (or more) rapiers provided above one another of a weaving machine, comprising two yarn carriers (14), which are movable between a receiving position, in which each yarn carrier (14) is able to receive a respective weft yarn (1), (2) to carry along this yarn, and a presenting position in which each yarn carrier (14) is able to present a weft yarn (1), (2) carried along to a respective rapier in order to insert this yarn into a shed. The presenting arms (3), (4) are rotatable above one another in respective intersecting planes of movement. Preferably, the upper presenting arm (3) is rotatable in a horizontal plane of movement, while the lower presenting arm (4) is rotatable in a plane of movement that is inclined downwards in the direction of the presenting position. With a similar presenting device the weft yarns can be taken up very close to the fell of the fabric and cut through, waste selvedges becoming unnecessary and weft yarns can be saved.

Abstract: An adapter connects different sized conduits to a radiator, where each conduit has an open end configured differently than the open ends of the other conduits. The adapter includes a body member having a cavity therein, with a connection member having one end extending from the body member to be attached to a coupling member and another end in communication with the cavity. A passageway extends between these ends. Tubular inserts are individually and independently coupled to one sized conduit. Each insert has a first end sized to fit snug within the cavity and a second opposed end sized to fit within an open end of one of the conduits.

Abstract: A coolant transfer machine for an automotive engine includes first and second fluid transfer systems. The first system, operated when the engine is not running, sequentially first removes at least a substantial portion of used coolant from the engine. The first system then collects in a used fluid container the used coolant as the used coolant is being removed and then replaces the removed used coolant with new coolant from a new fluid container. The second system, operated when the engine is running, simultaneously displaces at least a substantial portion of used coolant in the engine with new coolant from the new fluid container and collects the displaced used coolant in the used fluid container. A manually operable switch has a first position that enables operation of the first fluid transfer system and a second position that enables operation of the second fluid transfer system.