Abstract: A receiver (24) for a condenser system (20) includes a body (32) in fluid communication with a header (28) of the condenser system (20). A first cap (38) is coupled to an end (34) of the body (32) and has a saddle portion (40) coupled to the header (28). The receiver (24) further includes a tube section (42) coupled to a second end (36) of the body. A second cap (50) is removably interconnected with the tube section (42) following insertion of a service cartridge (76) into the body (32). The service cartridge (76) includes a substantially-rigid tubular member (78) having rib members (84) radially extending from an outer surface (86) of the tubular member (78). Covers (90, 92), each having openings (94, 96), are coupled to opposing ends of the tubular member (78). The service cartridge (76) includes multiple features for drying, filtering, and/or leak detection.

Abstract: The collector (1) for the liquid phase of the working medium of an air-conditioning system has a collecting container (3) formed in one piece, suitable for the maximum operating pressure of a CO2 air-conditioning system, whose solid upper end wall (28) and thickened base region (29) are executed on the one hand for tight clamping of coupling blocks (33, 34) of the high-pressure piping system of the air-conditioning system and on the other hand for connecting a device for emergency emptying as a result of an airbag trigger.

Abstract: A process for producing a concentrate wherein a target component concentrate is obtained with low cost and in a simple manner from a solution containing a target component and unneeded suspended solid contents while unneeded suspended solid contents are removed. In particular, the process is one for obtaining a concentrate of first component from a solution containing a first component, which comprises a step of rapidly freezing the above solution to thereby obtain a frozen matter, a step of thawing all the frozen matter relatively slowly, and a first recovery step of recovering an initially thawed fraction obtained in the initial stage of thawing to thereby obtain a concentrate of first component.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of ethane and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon feed gas stream. Feed gas stream is cooled into a first and second cooled streams. First and second cooled streams are sent to a cold absorber and separated into a first gas stream and a first liquid stream. First gas stream is expanded and sent to a fractionation tower. At least a part of the first liquid stream is sent to a pre-demethanizer stripper tower. Stripper tower produces a stripper overhead stream and a stripper bottoms stream. Stripper overhead vapor stream is cooled and sent to the fractionation tower as second reflux stream. Stripper bottoms stream is supplied to the fractionation tower. Temperatures and pressures of the streams and columns are maintained to recover a major portion of ethane and heavier hydrocarbon components as a bottoms product stream, and produce a residue gas stream at the fractionation tower overhead.

Abstract: The invention relates an appendage attachment having a band of plastically deformable material having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first and second ends. The band is wrappable about a user's appendage by positioning the first end proximate to the appendage and extending the length about the appendage until the second end approaches the first end. The appendage is a genitalia or a limb, depending upon the user's selection. The invention also relates to a method for providing the appendage attachment.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a chalcogenide glass of low optical loss that can be on the order of 30 dB/km or lower, and to a process for preparing the chalcogenide glass.

Abstract: A conduit for molten glass, a molten glass degassing method and a sub-atmospheric apparatus are provided, which are able to produce homogenous and good quality glass at low cost. A conduit for molten glass 20, which is capable of flowing molten glass 21 in a horizontal direction, and to which vertical pipes 22 are connectable, is disposed in a substantially horizontal direction. The conduit for molten glass 20 can increase the area of a free surface 26 of the molten glass by setting a width W at a larger value than a height H in cross-section and having an outline in cross-section comprising a convex curve. When the conduit for molten glass 20 thus configured is used as a sub-atmospheric apparatus 10, it is possible to degas the molten glass effectively. Additionally, it is possible to have a sufficient strength since the convex curve forming the cross-section is elliptical. Further, it is possible to reduce costs by decreasing the amount of metal required for forming the cross-section.

Abstract: The device for blank pressing glass bodies includes a first rotary indexing table with preforms for forming parisons from glass gobs; a second rotary indexing table having pressing molds and pressing tools for pressing the parisons into final form after formation in the preforms; and a device for shifting the first rotary indexing table relative to the second rotary indexing table so that each preform is positionable in a transfer position between a pressing tool and a pressing mold. Each preform is mounted on the first rotary indexing table by a indexable mount for holding it in a first horizontal position or in a second position pivoted away from the first position, so that, when a preform is in the transfer position, the indexable mount can be pivoted, so that a parison in it drops into the pressing mold for pressing by the pressing tool.

Abstract: Even if an optical fiber obtained by drawing a preform is exposed to hydrogen atmosphere, an OH peak in the optical fiber at wavelength of about 1385 nm hardly rises regardless of the condition of drawing.

Abstract: A method of making a capillary splice includes applying pressure to a bore in a tube, applying heat to a portion of the tube to soften the portion of the tube, and forming a bubble within the bore in the heated portion under the influence of the pressure and heat. While forming the bubble, a diameter of the bore at the heated portion is measured to determine when the bubble has enlarged to a target size. When the bubble has enlarged to the target size, a force is applied along an axial axis of the tube to shape the bubble to a desired size.

Abstract: A tubular knitted fabric (11) having a first knitted fabric and a second knitted fabric joined together continuously at both ends thereof and a laminating part (4) formed in the first knitted fabric at which the knitted fabric is partly laminated in two or more layers is knitted by the method comprising the step of forming the tubular knitted fabric via a full-gauge loop arrangement, the knitting width widening step (s3) of shifting loops of wale where the laminating part (4) is formed and loops of wale positioned closer to a side end of the knitted fabric than the wale where the laminating part (4) is formed, to provide a half-gauge loop arrangement wherein empty needles for stitch transfer are arranged between needles used for forming the loops of the wale where the laminating part (4) is formed, and the step (s4) of knitting the first knitted fabric and the second knitted fabric, while the loops of wale where the laminating part (4) is formed are formed to be fine in size so that when the knitting is ended

Abstract: A method for collecting the fabric (4) produced by the cylinder (3) of a circular knitting machine, comprising at least the steps of taking down said fabric (4), cutting and collecting it, in which the fabric is cut along a predefined cutting trajectory inclined with respect to the rotation axis (“X”) of the cylinder (3). The cutting means (10) are actuated in rotation at a speed differing from the speed of the cylinder (3) of the knitting machine. It is further provided for a circular knitting machine comprising a cylinder (3) turning around a central rotation axis (“X”) so as to produce a tubular fabric (4), a take-down and collecting assembly (6) engaging the fabric (4) on the opposite side with respect to the cylinder and equipped with cutting means (10). Said cutting means can be actuated in rotation around the central rotation axis (“X”) at an angular speed differing from the speed of the cylinder (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum washing machine including a cabinet having a plurality of coupling holes each receiving a transit bolt on a rear surface thereof, a tub provided in the cabinet so as to store wash water therein and having a plurality of coupling members each coupled with the transit bolt on a rear surface thereof, and a condensing duct provided to be connected with a rear surface of the tub and having a through hole formed at a position corresponding to one of at least three coupling members of the tub so as to be communicated therewith, the through hole to which the transit bolt is inserted.

Abstract: A device comprising a flexible substrate (2) containing a releasably fixed fabric treatment agent and releasably attached to the flexible substrate a rigid support (4).

Abstract: A dispenser for uniformly distributing washing water is provided. The dispenser includes a first passage, at least one second passage, and at least one auxiliary passage. The first passage is provided with washing water. The second passage diverges from the first passage and supplies the washing water to a container that contains a detergent. The auxiliary passage additionally connects the first passage with the second passage.

Abstract: Provided is a washing machine having an enhanced drying performance. The washing machine includes: a housing; a tub installed inside the housing, for storing washing water; a drum rotatably installed inside the tub and configured to wash laundry; a drying duct connected to the tub, for generating hot air and feeding the generated hot air to an inside of the drum; a condensation duct connected to the tub and the drying duct, for removing moisture from an air discharged from the tub to guide the moisture-removed air to the drying duct and allowing the hot air to cross the inside of the drum together with the drying duct; and a radiation mechanism disposed at the drying duct, for radiating heat of the drying duct.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dryer washer, in which hot air for drying a laundry within a drum is discharged outside the drum after being fully used in drying the laundry and by which a gasket provided between a door and a drum is prevented from being torn. The present invention includes a case, a tub provided within the case, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, a condensing duct connected to the tub, the condensing duct sucking air of the tub therein to condense the sucked-in air, and a drying duct connected to a front portion of the tub and the condensing duct to supply dry and hot air to the tub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drum type washer and dryer, by which drying efficiency and performance are enhanced and by which thermal transformation of the tub due to heat supplied from a drying duct can be minimized. The present invention includes a tub having a hot air inlet on its upper front portion, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, a drying duct having one end connected to the hot air inlet of the tub to supply hot air to the drum, the drying duct including a heater and blower fan therein to generate the hot air, a condensing duct having one end communicating with one side of the tub and the other end communicating with the drying duct, the condensing duct removing humidity of air discharged from the tub to lead the humidity-removed air to the drying duct, and a plurality of reinforcement ribs projected from a vicinity of the hot air inlet of the tub.

Abstract: Drum type washing machine having a laundry drying function including a tub for receiving hot air through a front, and discharging the hot air through a rear, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a drying duct connected to a hot air inlet hole in the tub for guiding the hot air to a hot air inlet side of the tub, a heater for producing the hot air, and a fan for forced circulation of the hot air to a drum side, and a condensing duct for removing moisture from the hot air from the hot air outlet hole in a lower portion of the rear of the tub, thereby improving a drying efficiency and a drying performance.

Abstract: Drum type washing machine having a laundry drying function including a tub for receiving hot air through a front, and discharging the hot air through a rear, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a drying duct having a heater and a fan mounted therein for producing hot air, the drying duct being fixedly secured to an outside of an upper portion of the tub, to serve as a counterweight, and a condensing duct for removing moisture from the hot air from the hot air outlet hole in a lower portion of the rear of the tub, thereby providing a new flow passage structure for improving a drying efficiency, and a drying performance, and making the drying duct to serve as the counterweight that suppress vibration of the tub, too.

Abstract: Drum assembly, and method for fabricating the same is disclosed, for making a capacity larger and enhancing stiffness and strength. The drum assembly includes a drum for holding laundry, a connector attached to an outside surface of a bottom of the drum, and a driving member coupled to the connector for rotating the drum, wherein the bottom includes an expansion region unoccupied by the connector, the expansion region being protruded toward an outside of the drum, to expand a capacity of the drum. The method includes a first time pressing for pressing a plate for forming a bottom of a drum, for securing a space for expanding a capacity of the drum, and a second time pressing for forming a seat for attaching a connector connecting a driving member and the drum.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for supplying a detergent in a washer, in which a liquid detergent box supplying a liquid detergent mixed with water is provided to a powdered detergent container of a detergent box, by which the liquid detergent is conveniently supplied, and by which the decolorization or discoloration of a laundry can be prevented. The present invention includes a detergent box having a powdered detergent container to mix a powdered detergent and water to supply and a liquid detergent box detachably provided to the powdered detergent container to mix a liquid detergent and water to supply.

Abstract: Fabric conditioner dispensers capable of being maintained with one hand.

Abstract: A securing system and method including an article holder portion having at least two separable portions; a mount portion adapted for carrying at least one of the separable portions of the holder portion; and optionally at least one sensor for monitoring the article and providing an output signal indicative of article tampering.

Abstract: A storage device for safety check media of baggage case, including a cartridge disposed on the baggage case which is locked by at least a numeral lock and a key-driven lock. The cartridge has an internal receiving space. At least a mark unit is previously disposed in the receiving space for showing a correct unlocking number of the numeral lock of the baggage case. In addition, a key for unlocking the key-driven lock of the baggage case is further placed in the receiving space. A key-driven lock is disposed on the cartridge, which key-driven lock is only unlockable with a safety check general key provided by lock manufacturer. The storage device is especially applicable to a baggage case equipped with at least two types of locks. The storage device enables a safety checker to more quickly and conveniently perform security checking operation without damaging the locks of the baggage case.

Abstract: The present invention features a system and method for operating or operably connecting an American locking cylinder with a Profile mortise lock, wherein the American locking cylinder functions with the Profile mortise lock in place of a Profile locking cylinder. Essentially, the present invention provides a door lock cylinder conversion adapter that converts an American cylinder to be operable with a Profile mortise lock. The door lock cylinder conversion adapter functions to actuate the internal locking mechanism of a Profile mortise lock much the same way a standard Profile locking cylinder would, only with an American locking cylinder providing the means for effectuating the actuation.

Abstract: A latch assembly having a keyless toggle lock capability and capable of being unlocked by either a low level security key or a master key. When a user rotates the front handle or rear handle the actuator of the latch assembly provides for sliding movement of a sliding element so as to provide for actuation of a latching means.

Abstract: A slide latch assembly having a keyless toggle lock capability and capable of being unlocked by either a low level security key or a master key. When a user lifts up on the front grip piece or the rear grip piece of the latch assembly, a dual pawl rotary latch is opened so that the latch assemble can then be latched to a keeper. The lock cylinder can be provided with either a master annular ring on the front of the lock plug which can only be opened by a master key or a low level security annular ring which permits the lock cylinder to be opened by either the master key or the low level security key.

Abstract: A two-way assembling device for the auxiliary lock includes a monolithic assembling plate consisting of a first side and a second side. The first side forms a first engaging upright portion with a first diameter while the second side forming a second engaging upright portion with a second diameter. A door plank has an assembling hole with a first diameter or a second diameter which is able to engage with either of the first engaging upright portion or the second engaging upright portion. Subsequently, the monolithic assembling plate is secured to the assembling hole of the door plank. Finally, a rose escutcheon and a doorknob are secured to the door plank through the monolithic assembling plate.

Abstract: A locking cover plate can be selectively locked in position on a stortz pipe end fitting or can be unlocked and removed for access to the open pipe end. The cover plate includes a sliding plate that is driven laterally outward into a deployed state by rotating a drive bolt. The drive bolt is coupled to the sliding plate through a torque limiting coupling that transfers the rotation of the drive bolt to translating movement of the latch bar with a cam plate. Movement of the sliding plate is indicated through a front of the cover plate such that the user can identify whether the cover plate is locked on a fitting or simply placed on the fitting without the lock engaged.

Abstract: A door actuator, in particular the door lock, for rail vehicles, comprising a spindle drive, the spindle of which is connected to a freewheel, permitting rotation in the direction corresponding to the closing of the door and preventing rotation in the direction corresponding to the opening of the door. The part of the freewheel furthest from the spindle is mounted such as to rotate, but with a releasable fixing relative to a release device, achieved by a coupling which may be released by solenoid. The brake, clutch or similar coupling is or may be fixed in the open position and a closing magnet is provided. In a first version, the coupling, is operated by a bar, and between the released position of the bar and the locked position of the bar there is a dead-point. In a second version, the open position is maintained by a permanent magnet.

Abstract: A key assembly which includes a key shank having a forward portion and a handle portion having an aperture. A shuttle is also included. The shuttle includes first and second substantially planar portions and a center portion connected to the substantially planar portions. A transponder recess is located on the shuttle. The shuttle is configured and dimensioned to mate with the aperture on the handle portion of the key shank. After mating with the aperture, the shuttle rotates within the aperture. After mating with and rotating within the aperture, the shuttle is securely retained within the aperture. A transponder is located within the transponder recess. The transponder receives a wireless interrogation signal and transmitting a wireless response signal in response to the interrogation signal. A key head is formed about the shuttle, transponder, and handle portion of the key shank.

Abstract: A method of weed control using a biological paradigm. A method for the use of dried distiller's grain and soluble as an herbicide and a fertilizer in the use of crop production. A method for the processing of corn and other crops including the re-use of the dried grain by-products in subsequent crop production. A method for the production of grain alcohol including the re-use of the dried grain by-products in subsequent crop production.

Abstract: A hot blow-forming apparatus includes opposed and complementary forming tools adapted for hot blow forming a surface of a heated sheet-metal workpiece against a forming surface of one of the tools. The tools are also adapted to close upon and grip a peripheral edge of the workpiece and perform work on a central portion of the workpiece to produce a formed panel. The tools incorporate an improved extraction apparatus, which includes a plurality of opposed and complementary spring-loaded extractor pads. Opposed extractor pads are spring-loaded to different levels so as to apply spring-load differentials therebetween and thereby apply different extraction forces in different locations of the resultant formed panel for distortion-free removal of the formed panel from the working surfaces of the tooling.

Abstract: Reform rollers for use in internal or external base reforming of can bodies have a textured surface which control the depth of the dome of the can base and provide greater process stability than is achieved with known smooth rollers. One example of textured surface finish provided by spark erosion has been shown to have much greater consistency of dome reversal pressure, dome growth and dome depth.

Abstract: A roller type hemming apparatus includes a support member having a slide bore. A ball screw extends through the support member into the slide bore. A bearing is engaged with the ball screw inside the slide bore. The apparatus further includes a guided slide member having a first portion received in the slide bore and a second portion extending outside of the slide bore. The slide member first portion has a receiver. A resilient member is set in the receiver. The resilient member operably engages the bearing, the bearing being disposed outside of the receiver. The apparatus also includes a retaining plate having an opening therein. The retaining plate is mounted to the support member adjacent the slide bore for retaining the slide member first portion in the slide bore. A hem roller is rotatably mounted to the slide member second portion.

Abstract: A plug tool for forming internally helically ribbed tube comprises a plug body for being rotatably disposed in a die orifice of a drawing die. The plug body has a central longitudinal axis, a plurality of external grooves equally spaced about the axis and a plurality of external lands in alternating arrangement with the grooves. The grooves extend along the plug body at a helix angle to the axis. Each groove has a normal cross-section defined by a root surface and opposing flank surfaces extending angularly outwardly from the root surface to adjacent land surfaces. The flank surfaces extend angularly outwardly from the root surface in opposite directions at different angles from one another.

Abstract: The powered pipe cutter and the pipe flaring tool both have a piston slidably mounted in a cylinder. The cylinder has a top end closed by a top end plug. A crimped cartridge bore in the top end plug communicates with a gas expansion chamber. A bolt and firing pin assembly are attached to the cylinder top end. The pipe cutter includes a shear housing with a pipe passage connected to the rod end of the cylinder. A shear plate is connected to the piston and moves with the piston to shear pipes. The pipe flaring tool includes a pipe clamp assembly with a pipe passage and a female flaring surface connected to the cylinder rod end. A male flaring surface on the piston cooperates with the female flaring surface to flare pipe ends.

Abstract: A method of forming a workpiece, including the steps of: providing a center ram, a first outside ram, a second outside ram, and a die; pressing the center rain against the workpiece and toward the die to a first predetermined die depth; trapping the workpiece between the center ram and the die; pressing the first outside ram and the second outside ram against the workpiece and toward the die to a second predetermined die depth; and stretching the workpiece beyond a yield tensile strength of the workpiece material. The die surface has a die center surface which includes at least part of a first arcuate surface, a first planar surface, and at least part of a second arcuate surface. The center ram surface is complimentary in shape to the die center surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying an inward force to a medical device may include at least two independently operable sections. Each section may include a plurality of movable blades arranged to form an aperture or chamber whose size may be varied. Each blade may be pivotally connected to a mount and slidably engaged with a constraining member. The blades are movable so as to allow the aperture to be sized to contain the medical device and to alter the size of the aperture.

Abstract: A battery powered hydraulic tool including a frame; a battery connected to the frame; a motor connected to the frame and adapted to be powered by the battery; and a hydraulic pump connected to the motor by a gear reduction transmission. The motor and gear reduction transmission are adapted to output a torque of the least about 160 oz-in with the gear reduction transmission being adapted to provide a gear reduction of between about 8:1 to about 15:1 or less, and the hydraulic pump being adapted to output at least about 6000 psi of pressure or more.

Abstract: A dual range dynamic pressure differential generator for use at low pressures using a differential over a variable valve for a first stage pressure differential and the differential over a flow accelerator for a second stage pressure differential. The differential over the variable valve is useful for higher pressure differentials while the differential created over the flow accelerator is useful for a lower range pressure differential, although the two ranges may overlap.

Abstract: A testing assembly measures the friction of a coating of a test piece having a defined length. The testing assembly comprises a base and a tower fixedly secured to the base. A receiving channel extends through the tower. The receiving channel has a predetermined diameter for receiving the test piece therein. The testing assembly also includes a port extending along a portion of the receiving channel. The port provides access to the test piece at various points along its defined length such that temperature readings of the test piece can be taken as torque and tension are measured.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a head on a beverage using ultrasonic energy, the apparatus (10) including an hydrating means (20) such that a layer of water is provided to keep a platform (19), which is in turn coupled to an ultrasonic transducer, maintained in conductive contact with the, base (B) of a glass (G) of beverage. The water layer improves the transfer of ultrasonic energy to the beverage in the glass. Preferably the water layer is provided through a pump means coupled to a reservoir (30).

Abstract: A gas sensor (1) with a detector element (2), which is specific of the gas to be measured and sends a measured signal that depends on the measured gas concentration, has increased measuring sensitivity for measurements in the concentration range from less than 1 ppb to a few ppb. The detector element (2) is exposed in a gas admission adapter (4) to a gas to be measured via a diaphragm (3) arranged in front of it, wherein the gas admission adapter (4) has at least a first opening (20) for the entry of the gas to be measured as well as at least a second opening (30), which is connected with a pressure modulator, which generates periodic gas pressure vibrations in the gas admission adapter (4) and is designed, for example, as a pump (5).

Abstract: The present invention identifies a formulation for a subgroup of perovskite structure oxides that overcomes the outstanding problems for oxygen sensing in a combustion environment. The sub group has a formula ABOx where A is a large 3-valent ion, such as Pr3+, B is a transition metal ion, which is substituted to a small degree by tungsten (which has a stable valence of 6), and x indicates that the oxide can sustain a variable oxygen stoichiometry. A preferred general formulation is a single-phase perovskite structure AB1-yWyOx where y preferably lies between 0.03 and 0.15, more preferably between 0.05 and 0.10 and where x is close to 3. Preferred examples of compositions that can achieve these advantages include, but are not limited to, PrFe0.95W0.05Ox and LaFe0.95W0.05Ox.

Abstract: A method of sensing the amount of a gas in a fluid flow includes operating an acoustic wave (AW) sensor at a first resonant frequency. The AW sensor includes a high temperature stable piezoelectric plate coupled to a first gas-absorbing layer. Also included is combining a fluid flow having a gas component with the first gas-absorbing layer at a temperature of at least about 500° C. At least one resonant frequency of the AW sensor is sensed. The amount of gas in the fluid flow is sensed by correlating the resonant frequency with the amount of gas absorbed in the first gas-absorbing layer. A sensor for sensing the amount of a gas in a fluid flow includes a first gas-absorbing layer, a high-temperature-stable piezoelectric plate coupled to the first gas-absorbing layer, and a controller coupled to the high-temperature-stable piezoelectric plate.

Abstract: A knock sensor of the invention includes a base having a cylindrical part mounted on a vibration generating part and a flange part, an annular piezoelectric element fitted to the cylindrical part and for converting a knocking vibration of the vibration generating part into an electric signal to detect it, electrodes respectively provided to be in contact with both surfaces of the piezoelectric element, terminal plates disposed to be in contact with the respective electrodes and for extracting an output of the piezoelectric element to outside, and a hold unit for pressure holding the piezoelectric element, the electrodes and the terminal plates to the flange part, in which the electrodes are provided to be in partial contact with the piezoelectric element, and an electric insulating material having an almost equal thickness to the electrode is provided on a portion of the piezoelectric element which is not in contact with the electrode.

Abstract: A sample chamber includes a movable upper chamber. The movable upper chamber includes a center bore opening to a bottom of the chamber, at least one port for introduction of gas under pressure to the center bore, and a first annular seal around the center bore. A stationary lower seat opposing the upper chamber has a center bore aligned with the upper chamber. and includes an exhaust and a second annular seal around the center bore. A test material is placed between the upper chamber and the lower seat. An actuator moves the upper chamber. When the upper chamber is moved down with the first annular seal in contact with an upper surface of a sample of the material and the second annular seal in contact with a lower surface of the sample, gas introduced to the upper chamber goes through the upper chamber and out through the exhaust.

Abstract: The invention is a method of determining all the components of an absolute permeability tensor of a porous medium sample from permeability measurements, obtained for example by placing the sample in a permeameter which is useful for fast determination of permeability anisotropies of rocks and detention of internal heterogeneities. A pressure difference ?P is applied between the inlet and outlet faces of a laboratory rock sample, with zero flow conditions on the edges parallel to the mean flow obtained by confining it in a sheath under pressure. Starting from conventional permeability measurements in three directions and from the measurements of the two components of the viscous forces transverse to the sample, permeability tensor k can be “inverted” by numerical solution of the corresponding boundary-value problem. Since these quantities can be alternatively obtained from numerical solutions of the same flow in a heterogeneous medium, the method can also be used as an upscaling tool in a reservoir simulator.