Abstract: A portable plastic film wrapping system comprises a push-cart having a vertical mast member mounted thereon, and a film roll carriage is vertically movable along the mast member. The film roll carriage is operatively connected to negator spring members by a film roll carriage lift cable, and a holding pawl mechanism is adapted to be movable between ENGAGED and DISENGAGED positions with respect to the film roll carriage lift cable. When the holding pawl mechanism is moved to its DISENGAGED position, the negator spring members cause the film roll carriage to be vertically elevated, whereas when the holding pawl mechanism is disposed at its ENGAGED position, movement of the film roll carriage lift cable, and the film roll carriage, is effectively prevented. The film roll carriage can also be controllably moved in both upward and downward directions so as to achieve bottom-to-top, as well as top-to-bottom, wrapping modes of operation upon palletized loads.

Abstract: Illustrated and described are a method and an apparatus for the sterilisation of a product packaged in a packing, where the package (1) comprising the product and the packing is subjected to a heat treatment at a specific temperature and for a specific duration. For protection of the packages (1), that would usually not be able to withstand the conditions in an autoclave, the following steps are used: Introduction of at least one package (1) into a protective casing (2?), Evacuation of the space between protective casing (2?) and package (1), Closing of the protective casing (2?) hermetically, and Autoclaving of the protective casing (2?) and package (1) in an autoclave. The corresponding apparatus is provided with one of each of the following units downstream of the filling unit: one repackaging unit, one evacuation unit, one autoclave unit and, if required, one unpacking unit.

Abstract: There is described a method of producing a sealed package of a pourable food product from a substantially tubular precut blank of sheet packaging material with opposite open ends. The method includes the steps of feeding the blank onto a relative forming mandrel; sealing one end of the blank to form a container open at the opposite end; removing the container from the mandrel; and sterilizing the container before filling it with the pourable food product; and the method also including the step of preheating the container by heating the mandrel before sterilizing the container.

Abstract: A method of covering an opening in a laboratory container with aluminum foil to provide a heat-resistant and solvent-resistant closure. The method includes the steps of: providing a preformed aluminum foil cup of sufficient size to cover the container's opening, in which the foil is less than 2.5 mils thick and is free of any substance that could contaminate the laboratory container, in which the cup includes a bottom wall and a raised perimeter sidewall continuous with, and surrounding the bottom wall; inverting and placing the cup over the opening; optionally adjusting the shape and diameter of the cup so as to fit over the opening, and compressing the sidewall of the cup to a friction fit around the opening.

Abstract: A method for containerlessly packaging non-woven safety garments to minimize particulate shedding, including at least partially filling a pressing cavity of a orthorhombic parallelepiped shape with compressible, non-woven safety garments, applying isostatic pressure to the cavity to compact the garments into a compressed mass, wrapping the compressed mass and removing the compressed mass from the cavity. The wrapped compressed mass retains a substantially rectangularly parallelepiped-shape.

Abstract: A method of filling a collapsible package in a cartridge for use with a caulking gun is provided. The method comprises pressurizing an internal space of a collapsible package to expand the package. Drawing a vacuum external to the collapsible package and removing the positive internal pressure. The vacuum maintains the package in an expanded state. A nozzle is then inserted into the collapsible package to reverse fill the package with a vicious material.

Abstract: A method and device for finishing cellophane-wrapped packets, whereby a succession of stacks, each defined by two superimposed packets having respective heat-shrink overwrappings, are fed successively by a conveyor wheel along a circular track extending through an unloading station, prior to reaching which the packets in each stack are parted in an axial direction with respect to the conveyor wheel, and are then fed, in a radial direction with respect to the conveyor wheel, along respective superimposed paths separated by a heating plate.

Abstract: A vertical stand-up pouch, flat bottom bag, or flexible package, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sheet of packaging film by forming one or two vertical creases along opposing sides of the packaging film tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The vertical crease is formed using a pivoting tucker mechanism positioned outside the packaging film tube and between two forming plates positioned inside the packaging film tube. A novel method is also disclosed for adjusting the orientation of labeling on the packaging film, which results in the production of innovative packages.

Abstract: A system for a PET bottle body for drinking water and beverage using a container in a bellows shape, in which a series of steps for housing and transporting a large quantity of PET bottle bodies at one time from a manufacturing step, to a charging factory of content and after the PET bottle bodies are emptied are performed accurately, reliably and easily is proposed. When the PET bottle body charged with mineral water or juice are purchased and the mineral water or juice is drunken, the volume and height of the PET bottle body can be reduced corresponding to the emptied amount, and after the PET bottle body is emptied, the PET bottle body is compressed in the vertical direction by being crushed, so that the PET bottle body can be discarded in a state in which its volume is much smaller than the predetermined volume and its height is very low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins or pantiliners, which are individually packaged in a bag or pouch. The articles are directly attached to the wrapper material forming the bag or pouch by means of their panty fastening adhesive. The articles are cut from a continuous layered structure, and the cut is made directly through the layer of panty fastening adhesive applied onto the outer surface of the continuous layered structure. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for performing the process.

Abstract: In an apparatus for simultaneous cleaning of a liquid and a gas a centrifugal rotor for cleaning of the liquid is connected with a device for cleaning of the gas. The centrifugal rotor is contained in a stationary housing, and this housing delimits a supply passage for gas to be cleaned and on its way to the cleaning device. The gas cleaning device comprises a stack of conical separation discs surrounding a gas inlet chamber and surrounded by a receiving chamber that is delimited by a surrounding stationary casing.

Abstract: A deck for mowers including an upper and lower decks with structured frame members in between. Both upper and lower decks attach to front and rear cross members at substantially the same point. Upper deck at sides slopes down and is formed with smooth radius; lower deck attaches to bottom side of upper deck just inside of smooth radius. The upper deck is crowned or elevated so that it slopes downward in all directions—front, rear, and sides. The top deck is shaped so that debris and water will divert or fall off the deck.

Abstract: A material reclaiming conveyor is positioned below the apron of a round baler. The apron has a series of side by side bale forming belts that are spaced apart and form a bale chamber. The conveyer underlies an in-feed region to the bale chamber to catch material falling through the spaces between the bale forming belts and convey the material forwardly, to be recycled into the in-feed region of the baler. A trough is provided under an in-feed drum to receive the material from the reclaiming conveyer and cause such material to be carried with the drum into the bale forming chamber.

Abstract: A material reclaiming device is positioned below the bale forming of a round baler. The bale forming belts are spaced apart. The reclaiming device underlies a region to the bale chamber to catch material falling through the spaces between the bale forming belts and move the material forwardly, to be recycled or reclaimed into the in-feed region of the baler. A trough is provided under an in-feed drum to receive the material from the reclaiming device and cause such material to be carried with the incoming material into the bale forming chamber.

Abstract: A crop processing device includes a rotor with crop engaging means, a sheet partly surrounding the rotor, whereas the sheet is circumferentially moveable with respect to the rotor, and a control providing resistance to circumferential movement of the sheet.

Abstract: A low noise cable or the like protection and guide device is provided, which can suppress sliding contact wear of a sliding portion, which is liable to occur at the time of braking the rotation of connected link frame bodies, and can avoid collision noise and a braking load, which are liable to occur in a sliding portion at a rotation terminal position, and is easily formed.

Abstract: A connector is described particularly for use to secure two lengths of chain together. Preferred embodiments of the connector have two parts each receiving respective chain links. The parts can snap together to maintain a connection and have abutment portions which abut with each other to provide a firm connection. There is no need to add bolts or the like to the connector to form or maintain the connection. Thus a reliable connection is achieved.

Abstract: In a combined cycle plant that combines a conventional thermal power plant and a gas turbine plant, there is provided a dump system 1 that connects a main steam pipe 60 with the condenser 25 and dumps the steam generated by the boiler 10 into the condenser 25, bypassing the steam turbine; and HRSG HP turbine bypass system 2 and HRSG LP turbine bypass system 3 which connect the HP pipe 70 and LP pipe 71 of the heat recovery steam generator, respectively.

Abstract: An afterburner includes an exhaust duct with a fixed area outer nozzle at an aft end thereof, and an ablative inner nozzle therein. The smaller inner nozzle is consumed during reheat operation to expose the larger outer nozzle for increased propulsion thrust.

Abstract: The invention relates to a turbojet having a low-pressure compressor and two fans at the front of an intermediate casing which fans are driven by two independent shafts. Said compressor is disposed under the rear fan and has a downstream ring of rotor blades connecting the rear fan to the drive shaft of the rear fan, an upstream rotor blade ring that is connected to the drive shaft of the front fan and at least one ring of stator blades that is disposed between the rings of rotor blades and inside an outer stator that is supported by a second intermediate casing. Bearings are interposed respectively between the two intermediate casings and the two shafts.

Abstract: A system for effective NOx control in a diesel or other lean burn internal combustion engine is presented. The system includes a urea-based SCR catalyst having an oxidation catalyst coupled upstream of it and an ALNC coupled upstream of the oxidation catalyst. This system configuration results in improved NOx conversion due to faster SCR catalyst warm-up and higher operating temperatures. Additionally, placing the ALNC upstream of the oxidation catalyst prevents hydrocarbon slip into the SCR catalyst at low exhaust gas temperatures. Also, system reliability is improved by adding an auxiliary NOx aftertreatment device.

Abstract: A method for metering ammonia into the exhaust-gas region of an internal combustion engine and a device for implementing the method. The ammonia storage capacity of an SCR catalytic converter situated in the exhaust-gas region of the internal combustion engine is utilized. After the internal combustion engine has been switched off, ammonia is introduced into the exhaust-gas region in front of the SCR catalytic converter. Thus, following a renewed start-up of the internal combustion engine, the ammonia required in the SCR catalytic converter for reducing the nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine are already available before an ammonia source is ready for operation. The procedure eliminates the need for a pressure storage of ammonia in the switched-off state of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: An electronic control unit (ECU) of an internal combustion engine calculates a present deposition quantity of exhaust particulate matters based on operating states of the engine such as a differential pressure of a diesel particulate filter (DPF). If the present deposition quantity exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the ECU performs compulsory regeneration of the DPF to compulsorily combust and reduce the deposited exhaust particulate matters. The ECU determines that spontaneous regeneration occurs if a temperature of exhaust gas in the DPF is equal to or higher than a reference temperature. Thereafter, the ECU completes the compulsory regeneration to eliminate the deposited exhaust particulate matters if the ECU determines that the spontaneous regeneration stops and the deposition quantity becomes equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit value.

Abstract: An oxidation catalyst is disposed upstream of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in an exhaust passage of a diesel engine. An electronic control unit (ECU) operates temperature increasing means to combust and eliminate particulate matters deposited on the DPF. The ECU determines execution and stoppage of regeneration of the DPF based on a quantity of the particulate matters deposited on the DPF. The ECU increases an exhaust gas recirculation quantity (EGR quantity) during the regeneration to reduce an intake air quantity from the intake air quantity in a non-regeneration period and to achieve a flow rate of the exhaust gas passing through the DPF suitable for the temperature increase. The ECU corrects a valve opening degree of an EGR control valve based on the sensed intake air quantity to reduce a variation in the exhaust gas flow rate.

Abstract: Exhaust system assemblies employ wire bushings for thermal compensation to minimize noise due to “stick-slip” while the system cools. In a preferred embodiment, the wire bushings are formed of at least one strand of wire coiled about male end portions of pipe sections used in the system, each of which male end portions are inserted into a female end portion and held therein by an interference fit. The strand of wire is spot welded at spaced locations to the male end portions to provide bearing surfaces between the spot welds that move slightly as the exhaust system heats and cools to relieve thermal stress in small, substantially inaudible increments.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a dual crankshaft engine system having a first engine and a second engine having a common exhaust member open at an end thereof for venting engine exhaust. A first exhaust member is adapted to be coupled to the first engine and coupled to the common exhaust member. The first exhaust member has a first catalytic converter formed thereon. A second exhaust member is adapted to be coupled to the first engine and coupled to the common exhaust member and has a second catalytic converter formed thereon. A third exhaust member is adapted to be coupled to the second engine and coupled to the common exhaust member. A fourth exhaust member is adapted to be coupled to the second exhaust engine and coupled to the common exhaust member. A third catalytic converter is provided in the exhaust member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic machine, in particular a turbo coupling, comprising: a primary wheel; a secondary wheel; the primary wheel and the secondary wheel together form a torus-shaped workspace, which can be filled with a working medium; a temperature recording device, which is installed in a component that rotates when the machine is in operation, and sends a temperature-dependent signal. The hydrodynamic machine, in particular the turbo coupling, according to the invention is characterized in that the signal comprises information for determining the absolute temperature of the working medium and/or a predetermined reference point in the rotating component.

Abstract: A hydraulic arrangement is provided, including: a hydraulic cylinder that is provided with a first and a second chamber, a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic fluid feeder conveying hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic accumulator, a hydraulic line arranged between the hydraulic accumulator and the first chamber, a control valve arranged in the hydraulic line, a first supply line for the first chamber, a second supply line for the second chamber, and a controller with a lifting position, a lowering position, a neutral position, and a spring support position for controlling the hydraulic cylinder. The second supply line is fluidly connected to the hydraulic reservoir and the first and second supply lines are substantially prevented from being fluidly connected to the hydraulic fluid feeder when the controller is in the spring support position.

Abstract: Hydraulic lifting device for battery-operated industrial trucks, with at least one hydraulic lifting cylinder, a hydraulic pump working as a pump in the load lifting operation mode, supplying the lifting cylinder with pressure medium and working as a motor in the operation mode of lowering the load, driven by the pressure medium that is displaced by the lifting cylinder, an electric machine coupled to the hydraulic pump, working as an electric motor in the load lifting mode and working as a generator in the mode of lowering the load, a rotation speed control device for the electric machine, the electric machine being controllable in its speed by the rotation speed control device, depending upon the actuation of a set-point transmitter, a lifting valve arrangement in a lifting branch leading to the lifting cylinder, a lowering branch between the lifting cylinder and a connection between a check valve and an entry of the hydraulic pump, a volume flow delimiter in the lowering branch, a bypass valve arrangement

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an implement on a vehicle which comprises a frame. The system comprises a lifting apparatus arranged between the frame and the implement for raising and lowering the implement in relation to the frame, a pump (11) coupled to the lifting apparatus for supplying this with a fluid in order to produce said movements, and an operating valve (10) arranged between the pump and the lifting apparatus for controlling the flow of said fluid to the of said fluid to and from the lifting apparatus. The system further comprises a control device (9) which is designed to disconnect the control of the lifting apparatus via said fluid. The control device is coupled in such a way to an operating element 814) arranged in the vehicle cab (13) that control of the control device via the operating element is permitted independently of the control of the operating valve.

Abstract: In a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission, a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor are connected through a hydraulic closed circuit and the capacity of the hydraulic motor is varied to vary the speed continuously. The transmission has a valve spool in a spool hole made in a transmission output shaft which rotatably holds the hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor; and the transmission output shaft incorporates outer branch oil paths which are connected with an outer passage and open to the spool hole, and an inner branch oil path which is connected with an inner passage and open to the spool hole.

Abstract: A hydrostatic continuously variable transmission is formed by connecting a hydraulic pump of a fixed capacity type and a hydraulic motor of a variable capacity type via a hydraulic closed circuit. In this transmission, a pump cylinder and a motor cylinder are connected via a distributing valve to form an output rotor, the output rotor is arranged on a transmission output shaft, one side end face in an axial direction of the output rotor is touched to a regulating part formed on the transmission output shaft, the other side end face is touched to a fitting member attached to the transmission output shaft, and the output rotor is axially positioned and attached on the transmission output shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston unit having a captive spring for a cylinder, particularly for a tandem master cylinder of a motor vehicle, wherein the spring, with a first end, is supported at least indirectly on a piston and, with a second end, is supported on a retaining device that can be displaced relative to the piston, and the movement of the retaining device relative to the piston is limited by securing means. The invention is characterized in that the securing means have a projection, which is mounted in a non-detachable manner on the piston and whose free end is provided with a stop that limits the movement of the retaining device relative to the piston.

Abstract: The subject invention provides an improved hydraulic braking system and a hydraulic pressure intensifying apparatus (10) for use in the braking system. The braking system includes a master cylinder assembly (26, 126), with the intensifying apparatus (10) incorporated into a hydraulic fluid line (34, 134) extending to brakes (11, 13) of a vehicle (16). The intensifying apparatus includes a cylindrical chamber (42) having an inlet end (44) and an outlet end (46). The chamber (42) is sealed by a first end wall (116) at the inlet end (44). A piston assembly (52) is slidably supported in the chamber (42). The piston assembly (52) includes a first piston (54) having a first outer annular wall (100). A biasing means (60) extending axially through the chamber (42) biases the first piston (54) against the first end wall (116). One of the first piston (54) and the first end wall (116) defines an aperture (110) for allowing fluid to flow into the piston assembly (52) from the inlet end (44) of the chamber (42).

Abstract: The invention concerns an exhaust gas turbocharger (1) having a shaft (2) on which a turbine wheel (4) and a compressor wheel (3) sit and which is guided in radial bearings (5, 6) and in at least one axial bearing (9), which is characterized in that the radial bearings (5, 6) are embodied as passive magnetic bearings having permanent magnets (23 through 31) generating axial magnetic fluxes; and the axial bearing (9) is embodied as an active magnetic bearing having an electromagnet (55), an axial sensor, and a controller for controlling the electrical current impinging upon the electromagnet (55).

Abstract: A forced induction system that turns a conventional engine, even a small one, into an effective turbocompound engine is described. This system consists of one or more displacement device, a conventional turbocharger, and a centrifugal turbine. The displacement device would most commonly be a Roots type supercharger, and the centrifugal turbine would be connected to the crank. Turbocharger could incorporate multiple stages of compressors and turbines. The resulting combination extracts all of the available pressure from the exhaust gas, but does not suffer from a delayed throttle response that is typical of many turbocharged engines.

Abstract: This invention presents improved combustion methods, systems, engines and apparatus utilizing H2, O2 and H2O as fuel, thereby providing environmentally friendly combustion products, as well as improved fuel and energy management methods, systems, engines and apparatus. The Water Combustion Technology; WCT, is based upon water (H2O) chemistry, more specifically H2O combustion chemistry and thermodynamics. WCT does not use any hydrocarbon fuel source, rather the WCT uses H2 preferably with O2 and secondarily with air. The WCT significantly improves the thermodynamics of combustion, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of combustion, utilizing the first and second laws of thermodynamics. The WCT preferably controls combustion temperature with H2O and secondarily with air in the combustion chamber. The WCT preferably recycles exhaust gas energy as fuel converted from water.

Abstract: An electric generation station employs a solar array to heat a thermal transfer fluid that is supplied to a heat exchanger to produce steam. The heated steam drives a steam engine that operates either an electric generator to produce electricity or a pump assembly. The pump assembly can pump water to an elevated location for use during peak times by flowing water downwardly past an electric generator. The electric generators can be pelton turbines. One or more thermal fluid storage facilities can be used to store heated fluid, and heat may also be stored in a heat retaining material. Additional optional features and combinations of optional assemblies are disclosed. A method of generating electricity with these systems is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting a differential in thermal energy between a first thermal source having a thermal conducting fluid and a second thermal source having a thermal conducting fluid is provided. The apparatus emplys a first vessel and a second vessel. Each of the vessels contain a gas under pressure The vessels contain heat exchanging coils that are connected to the thermal sources by fluid lines. A plurality of cooperating valves regulate the flow of the thermal conducting fluid from the first and second thermal sources to the first and second vessels. The valves alternate between first and second operating positions. In the first position, the valves permit a flow of thermal conducting fluid from the first thermal source to the first vessel and from the second thermal source to the second vessel and prevent a flow of thermal conducting fluid from the first thermal source to the second vessel and from the second thermal source to the first vessel.

Abstract: A cryogenic and thermal source cogeneration method for converting energy from a heat source, through a cryogenic heat transfer process, into mechanical and/or electrical energy, comprising, utilizing a vapor compression cycle (2) to absorb heat from the heat source and, utilizing a Rankine cycle (4) for energy transfer, for converting thermal energy to mechanical and/or electrical energy.

Abstract: An external combustion engine comprising a body (8), at least one working chamber (18), combustion chamber (13), crankcase (21) and compression chamber (6), at least one working piston (20), compression piston (7) and crank mechanism (22), and a valve gear and a heat exchanger, and wherein the required air is drawn by suction from the air surrounding the engine via valves or equivalent. After the working cycle, the expanded hot air is directed from the working chamber (18) through a valve (12) or (24) past the heater (17) into the combustion chamber (13), to be used as combustion air.

Abstract: A hybrid clean-energy power-supply framework integrates a fuel cell, solar cell, and wind energy, applies a max power tracking rule, raises the output power of a solar cell and wind energy to supply a power load and transfer the surplus electrical energy to a water-electrolyzing apparatus for producing hydrogen and oxygen, and provides a fuel for a fuel cell power generating system. Furthermore, the present invention utilizes features of each clean-energy power generating system, depends on the powerful calculation capacity of a central processing unit to monitor and dispatch each power generation and supply system, and thus ensures the reliability of supply power and reduces the power generation cost. Such a framework can selectively grid-connect with the utility power or run as a stand-alone power supply system and has a mechanism for preventing the island effect.

Abstract: A multi-staged gas turbine engine fuel supply system includes a plurality of fuel injectors and at least first and second staged fuel injection circuits in each of the fuel injectors. Each of the first and second staged fuel injection circuits includes first and second fuel injection points and at least first and second fuel nozzle valves operable to open at different first and second crack open pressures and controllably connected to the first and second staged fuel injection circuits, respectively. A single fuel supply manifold is connected to all of the fuel nozzle valves. A single fuel signal manifold is controllably connected to all of the first and second fuel nozzle valves. The fuel injector may have a valve housing with one of the first fuel nozzle valves and one of the second fuel nozzle valves contained therein.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle and gas turbine combustor capable of operating on multiple fuels with reduced carbon build-up to the fuel nozzle and adjacent combustor components is disclosed. The fuel nozzle incorporates a reconfigured gas fuel assembly and mixing tube to eliminate known areas of recirculation. Furthermore, the liquid fuel assembly includes reconfigured spray characteristics to further reduce droplet interaction with the mixing tube.

Abstract: To meet emissions standards, many gas turbine engines use some form of lean, pre-mixed combustion systems. These systems may lead to combustion oscillations or other instabilities. Jet combustion techniques provide a stable alternative lean, pre-mixed combustion system. The present invention presents a jet combustion system that includes a first cylinder having a first array of orifices. A second cylinder is positioned coaxially with the first cylinder. The second cylinder has a second array of orifices offset from the first array of orifices.

Abstract: A smart component for use in various operating environments such as a casing of a combustion turbine. The component may have a substrate, a sensor connected with the substrate for sensing a condition of the component within the casing during operation of the combustion turbine and a connector attached to the substrate and in communication with the sensor for routing a data signal from the sensor to a termination location. The component may include a transmitter in communication with the connector for wirelessly transmitting the data signal outside the casing. A transceiver may be located outside the casing for receiving the data signal and transmitting it to a processing module for developing information with respect to a condition of the component or a coating deposited on the component.

Abstract: A tray for selectably heating or cooling the contents of the tray comprises a container body having a material chamber for containing said contents. The tray is specifically configured to heat of cool solid, semi-solid or viscous materials. The container body is generally flat wherein the width of the container body is greater than its height. The container body has a first compartment for housing a thermic module and a second compartment for containing the contents to be heated or cooled. Within the thermic module, an internal exothermic (or, alternatively, endothermic) chemical reaction is initiated to heat (or cool) the contents when a user actuates the thermic module. The thermic module comprises two reactant chambers separated by a breakable barrier, an actuator, and a piercing member movable between a retracted position and an extended position in response to a force placed on a portion of the actuator.

Abstract: A container comprises a container body for containing contents to be heated or cooled, a thermic module at one end of the body, and a closure at the other end of the body. Within the thermic module, an internal exothermic (or, alternatively, endothermic) chemical reaction is initiated to heat its contents when a user actuates the thermic module. The thermic module includes a heat exchanger portion extending proximally into the container and a thermic module cap distal to the heat exchanger portion. The heat exchanger portion has a pleated wall to improve the heat transfer to the contents of the container. The container includes a rotatable cover adhered to the container end over the closure with heat-sensitive adhesive that prevents a user from accessing the contents until a certain temperature is reached. The container further includes a full panel pull-off which covers and protects the actuator from being actuated until the pull-of lid is removed from the full panel pull-off.

Abstract: A pulse tube system for generating refrigeration for uses such as in magnetic resonance imaging systems wherein an oil-free compressor operating at a higher frequency generates pulsing gas which undergoes a frequency reduction and drives the pulse tube system at a more efficient lower frequency.

Abstract: A batch process and apparatus for producing a pressurized liquid carbon dioxide stream includes distilling a feed stream of carbon dioxide vapor off of a liquid carbon dioxide supply; introducing the carbon dioxide vapor feed stream into at least one purifying filter; condensing the purified feed stream within a condenser to form an intermediate liquid carbon dioxide stream; introducing the intermediate liquid carbon dioxide stream into at least one high-pressure accumulation chamber; heating the high pressure accumulation chamber to pressurize the liquid carbon dioxide contained therein to a delivery pressure; delivering a pressurized liquid carbon dioxide stream from the high-pressure accumulation chamber; and, discontinuing delivery of the pressurized liquid carbon dioxide stream for replenishing the high pressure accumulation chamber.