Abstract: A waste evacuation system for a vehicle having an extendible and retractable hose for transferring the waste has been described.

Abstract: This is a portable, pressurized washing system for use in various situations. It is designed to provide low power, medium to low pressure water at high volumes. Its initial application is for use in equestrian applications. The basic design allows for easy mounting inside a horse trailer, and will supply water under pressure to a user outside the trailer who wishes to hose off a horse, equipment or the trailer itself. There are obviously other applications outside equestrian uses, such as but not limited to, mountain biking, motor-crossing or even SCUBA diving.

Abstract: A valve cover having a valve cover body, preferably of two sections. These sections are placed on either side of a valve. When joined, the sections enclose the valve, but form line apertures around the lines leading to and from the valve. Once the sections are in place, a cap is placed over the sections. The cap is sized to fit the sections tightly and will prevent the sections from separating. The cap may be provided with a tongue in groove mechanism to prevent accidental removal of the cap and to help secure the cap to the valve cover body. The cap and the valve cover body are also preferably provided with locking apertures. When these locking apertures are aligned, the cap may be secured to the valve cover body with a lock. With the valve cover locked in place around a valve, access to the valve is denied.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes an automatic excess flow shut-off mechanism for preventing excess flow between an inlet and an outlet of the assembly. The excess flow shut-off mechanism is adapted to automatically stop fluid flow through the valve assembly when the flow exceeds a specified flow rate. The excess flow shut-off mechanism prevents flow when it's set and allows flow when it's reset. The valve assembly also includes a manual set mechanism for setting the excess flow shut-off mechanism even when there is no excess flow. The valve assembly additionally includes a manual reset mechanism for resetting the shut-off mechanism and for allowing excess flow.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling gas delivery from a higher pressure fluid source to a lower pressure processing tool. The valve assembly includes a valve poppet movingly engageable with a valve seating member and a fluid permeable insert positioned between the valve poppet and the valve seating member that is unexposed to flowing fluid when the valve poppet is in a closed position thereby preventing fluid flow through the valve assembly and providing a diffusional path for transfer of all flowing fluid when the valve poppet is in an open position. The permeable insert can be inserted into the sealable and engageable surface of either the valve seat member or the valve poppet.

Abstract: The invention starts with a volume flow control valve (36, 38) with a flow restrictor (48, 54) that can be displaced axially in a housing (40, 44), via which the volume flow can be diverted. It is proposed that the flow restrictor (48, 54) have a diverting body (54) and the force generated by the diversion at the diverting body (54) be used to adjust the flow restrictor (48, 54).

Abstract: In a steam valve, a strainer is arranged between a valve body and a valve casing in which the valve body is accommodated, and a screen assembly is mounted on an outer peripheral portion of the strainer. The screen assembly includes a temporary screen unit and a permanent screen unit which is arranged inside the temporary screen unit. Each of the screen units is a substantially cylindrical structure made of a plate formed with perforations.

Abstract: An anti-siphon device for an inlet check valve includes a plurality of contoured ribs, which prevent a siphoning hose from entering a fuel tank interior through the inlet check valve. Moreover, the ribs permit liquid fuel to pass substantially unimpeded such that an adverse pressure change is not induced in the inlet check valve.

Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a diverter valve assembly mounted to an inlet of a cold-water pillar and is in fluid communication with a control valve disposed on a hot-water pillar. The diverter valve assembly selectively controls water flow through a spout and a hand spray. The faucet assembly includes a cold-water pillar and a hot-water pillar that are pivotally connected to a bridge that allows adjustment of a distance between the hot and cold-water pillars.

Abstract: A device for regulating the flow rate of a fluid includes a housing containing a plurality of flow conduits fluidly connecting an inlet and an outlet, each of the flow conduits comprising a flow control tube (310, 312, 314) and a resiliently compressive occlusion tube (316, 318, 320), wherein the flow control tubes are of substantially equal internal diameter. Each of the flow control tubes has a length associated with a different flow rate. A resilient flow-blocking element (212a, 212b, 212c) is operatively associated with each of the occlusion tubes and is movable into a flow-blocking compression against its associated occlusion tube. An actuation mechanism (206) in the housing is operable: (a) to selectively engage and move one or more of the flow-blocking elements into the flow-blocking compression against its associated occlusion tube, and (b) to selectively be disengaged from any of the flow-blocking elements.

Abstract: The invention recirculates and/or recycles fluids normally lost down the drain during the time it takes for a desired temperature to be attained for usage of the hot fluids. A recirculating/recycling valve, through which hot fluids may flow, has an additional port fitted to the valve body, which by positioning the handle in a singularly unique position, fluids not at the desired temperature are sent back to the source from which they came, to a recycling toilet tank system or to a recycling standpipe at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A bottom wall 11 of a valve chamber 13 of an electric switching valve 10 includes a laminated structure having a bottom cover 11 to which pipe fittings 14, 15, 16 are connected; a valve seat 19 on which the valve ports 19C, 19D are opened and which an end wall of the valve body 20 slidably contacts; an intermediate plate 17 interposed between the bottom cover 11 and the valve seat 19 with communication openings 17D, 17E for connecting the pipe fittings 15, 16 to the valve ports 19C, 19D. At least one of the valve ports 19C, 19D is biased toward a rotation center of the valve body 20 against the center of the corresponding pipe fitting 15, 16.

Abstract: A control valve (10) for a fluid circulation circuit comprises a body (12) which is equipped with a fluid inlet (18) and at least two fluid outlets (20, 22 and 24) and which delimits a cylindrical housing for an adjusting member (26) able to rotate about an axis of rotation (XX) and to adopt various angular positions in order to control the distribution of fluid through the outlets. The body (12) comprises an end wall (14) into which the fluid inlet (18) opens and a cylindrical side wall (16) into which the fluid outlets open at axial heights and at angular positions that are chosen with respect to the axis of rotation (XX). The rotary member (26) comprises a truncated end (38) facing toward the end wall (14), this making it possible to have control over the fluid outlets using a law defined as a function of the angular position of the rotary member in the valve body.

Abstract: A soft start device for compressed air systems comprises a primary inlet at which compressed air at a primary pressure may be supplied, the primary inlet being connected with a secondary outlet able to be coupled with a load, by a valve circuit, at which compressed air is taken at the secondary pressure lower than or equal to the primary pressure, a principal valve placed between the primary and secondary outlet, said principal valve being able to be shunted by a bypass, a choke device being placed in the bypass, the principal valve and the choke device together with further valves of the valve circuit being connected together in a circuit and the valve circuit placed in a standard venting switching setting that the secondary outlet is vented.

Abstract: Substrates for modular fluid flow systems that include a secondary flow aperture or passage that is offset from a process flow path. The secondary flow aperture or passage provides a second flow path to a flow control device to allow secondary functions, such as purging, to be performed by the flow control device.

Abstract: A pressurized gas-water mixer, utilized in a multifunctional oxygenated water machine, is disclosed. The pressurized gas-water mixer has a hollow main body which has an inlet for entering the water and the ozone gas and an outlet for flowing out a product. The water and the gas flow into the hollow main body in the same direction so that a pressure difference is obtained to well mix them at a narrow portion, and then the ozone gas is attracted into the hollow main body when the water flows out so as to produce an attraction. Consequently, the water and the ozone gas can flow quickly and smooth and mix with each other quickly.

Abstract: A method of repairing a target section of conduit is provided. First, a repair apparatus is provided with a material structure that engages the conduit. The material structure is defined by a plurality of fibers such that the repair material is flexible and seamless. A curable resin is introduced into the repair material by either injection or infusion depending on the type of resin utilized. Next, the repair material is placed in the conduit in proximity to the engaged aged section or target section of the conduit. The resin in the material structure is then cured, while the repair apparatus is in place adjacent the target or damaged section.

Abstract: In a hose having a resin layer as an inner layer, a plasma treatment is performed on the inner surface of the inner layer and a connecting portion of an end part of the hose to thereby perform surface modification. Then, a sealing layer made of an elastic material is coated on and bonded to the inner surface of the connecting portion.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible pipe, e.g. plastic, and a reinforcing member mounted around the pipe to strengthen the pipe and to enhance its ability to resist deformation under load. In one embodiment the reinforcing member includes a flexible perforated plastic netting containing an aggregation of lightweight elements such as expanded polystyrene beads capable of wrapping around the pipe, preferably in helical fashion along the length of the pipe. In another embodiment, a number of members are mounted on the pipe in longitudinally extending fashion. In all embodiments, the beads provide drainage around the pipe when it is placed in a trench and obviate the need for gravel normally used in conventional systems.

Abstract: A linearly self-actuated hose for use in transporting fluids (liquids, gases, solid particles, and combinations of these three). Hose (30) has a biasing spring (36) that extends along its full length, and can comprise single or multiple springs and/or multiple diameter spring coils. Spring (36) is covered with hose cover material (32) on the outside and hose cover material (34) on the inside to form a sealed hose and are bowed inward or outward radially between the individual spring coils depending on the intended use of hose (30) to give the cover materials room to move out of the way when the hose retracts and the coils of spring (36) are forced close together. The Linearly Retractable Hose is operated by changing internal pressure within the hose relative to the ambient pressure on the exterior of the hose. Control of fluid pressure within hose (30) is what allows the hose to operate as an automatically extendable and retractable hose. The biasing of spring (36) depends on the type of use for the hose.

Abstract: A heddle frame (1) is driven via drive rods (15), which pass through its lateral sampsons (13). To that end, the lateral sampsons (13) each have a corresponding channel (19). The play between the circumferential face (22) of the drive rods (15) and the channel wall face (21) of the respective channel (19) has an intermediate layer (24), which extends over the full length, or portions, of the drive rod (15). The intermediate layer (24) preferably comprises an impact-proof, permanent-elastic, damping material. A slight residual play allows the introduction of the drive rods (15) and the intermediate layer (24) into the channel (19) without force.

Abstract: A high density woven label includes a finer grade yarn spun from specially selected polyester fabrics. The yarn has a thickness of less than 75 denier. The label comprises differently colored yarn that is woven together to form a graphic, logo or trademark. The woven label is particularly useful as a clothing tag. The woven label has a density of more than 80 picks per centimeter. A preferred method of manufacturing is also provided which includes weaving the yarn at a slower than normal weaving rate.

Abstract: A mobile system for transfilling gas canisters, including revised components designed for mobility and a method for implementing the same is disclosed.

Abstract: A self-closing container closure, in particular for a filler neck of a fuel tank, includes a closure flap which can be pivoted in the direction of the interior of the filler neck about an axis of rotation counter to a spring force. An arm is attached to the inner side of the closure flap in an articulated manner and the arm yields counter to a restoring force.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manifold for receiving fluid tubes in a bulk compounder. In its simplest form, the manifold includes a plurality of inlets, each inlet defining an opening to a respective fluid passageway, and each passageway contains a check-valve. Included in this manifold is an outlet in fluid communication with the fluid passageways and an inlet port which is coaxial with the outlet. The coaxial inlet port contains a check-valve. Included as a part of the present invention is a cannula adapted for use with the manifold of the present invention, tube sets for use with the manifold of the present invention, and a method of minimizing error in filling a bag using a manifold in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: A thin-walled stainless bearing component, in particular a rolling bearing component, such as bearing ring, sleeve or bush, produced without material-removing machining by being deep-drawn from a cold-rolled strip with a carbon content of 0.15-0.25% and a chromium alloying content of at least 12%, and having a martensitic microstructure which is enriched with dissolved nitrogen at least at a side edge zone.

Abstract: Moulding plate of an aluminium wrought alloy including, in weight percent: Si 1.4-2.1, Mn 0.8-1.2, Cu 0.45-0.9, Mg 0.7-1.2, Ti <0.15, Zn <0.4, Fe <0.7, one or more of Zr, Cr, V each <0.25, incidental elements and impurities, each <0.05, total <0.25, the balance aluminium, and having a thickness of more than 0.6 mm and in T6 temper condition having a hardness of more than 105 HB. A method of making the plate is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for manufacturing a seamless steel pipe having high strength, high toughness, and high formability for an airbag. A method for manufacturing a seamless steel pipe comprising a process for manufacturing a raw material for steel pipe having a composition containing 0.01 to 0.10% of C, 0.5% or less of Si, 0.10 to 2.00% of Mn, more than 1.0% and 2.0% or less of Cr, and 0.5% or less of Mo to form the seamless steel pipe, a process for drawing the seamless steel pipe in cold working, and a quenching and tempering process for heating the seamless steel pipe to Ac3 transformation point or more and 1050° C. or less and then quenching, then tempering at 450° C. or more and Ac1 transformation point or less is proposed. A method for manufacturing a seamless steel pipe where the cold drawing process is replaced after the quenching and tempering process is proposed. The composition may further contain, in addition to the composition, one or two or more selected from 1.0% or less of Cu, 1.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for forming titanium alloy tubes having an ?-? grain structure. The methods include the steps of hot-working a titanium alloy workpiece at a temperature below the ?-transus temperature of the workpiece and above the recrystallization temperature of the workpiece to produce an ?-? titanium alloy preform hollow. Subsequently, the ?-? titanium alloy preform hollow is flowformed, thereby forming a ?-? titanium alloy tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of heat treating an aluminium alloy member having a main surface, including the steps of (a) subjecting the member to a solution heat treatment (b) quenching the member and (c) reheating the member in a pre-ageing heat treatment step. The pre-ageing heat treatment is conducted by holding the aluminium alloy member close to a heating plate. Also disclosed is a product produced according to this method, and to an apparatus for performing the pre-ageing heat treatment.

Abstract: A process for recovering the energetic component from plastic bonded explosives. The process uses high velocity kinetic energy in the form of gases, liquids, or soilds, alone or in combination, to cause the structural failure of the adhesive bonding between the polymer matrix and energetic component for the purpose of providing adequate loci for the solvation of the energetic component by appropriate solvents.

Abstract: A belt (12) of a tire includes a first belt ply (28), a second belt ply (30) and a third belt ply (32). The first belt ply (28) has a first cord (34). The first cord (34) has an angle a with respect to a circumferential direction which is equal to or greater than 15 degrees and is equal to or smaller than 40 degrees. The second belt ply (30) has a second cord (38). The second cord (38) has an angle ? with respect to the circumferential direction which is equal to or greater than 15 degrees and is equal to or smaller than 40 degrees. The second cord (38) is inclined in a reverse direction to the first cord (34) about an equator plane. The third belt ply (32) has a third cord (42). The thirdcord (42) is wound spirallyand is extended substantially in the circumferential direction. A ratio of a width (Wb) of the belt (12) to a width (Wt) of a tread is equal to or higher than 80% and is equal to or lower than 100%.

Abstract: A tyre for a vehicle wheel includes a toroidal carcass, a tread band, and a belt structure. The carcass includes a central crown portion and two axially opposite sidewalls. The axially opposite sidewalls end in a pair of beads for mounting the tyre on a corresponding rim. Each bead includes at least one annular reinforcing core. The tread band is disposed at the central crown portion of the carcass, coaxially extends about the carcass, and includes a relief pattern for rolling contact with the ground. The belt structure is coaxially interposed between the carcass and the tread band. The carcass further includes at least one carcass ply. Ends of the at least one carcass ply are anchored to the annular reinforcing cores. The at least one carcass ply includes a portion that encloses at least one insert in proximity to the annular reinforcing cores.

Abstract: A tire comprising at least one reinforcement structure of the carcass type anchored on either side of the tire in a bead, the base of which bead is intended to be mounted on a rim seat, the reinforcement structure extending circumferentially from the bead towards the sidewall, at least one arrangement of main cords along a substantially circumferential path being arranged substantially adjacent to the structure, the arrangement of the cords of the at least one arrangement being such that the number of main cords arranged on the axially inner side relative to the structure is greater than the number of main cords arranged on the axially outer side relative to the structure.

Abstract: A laminated glazing material with properties of acoustic insulation and mechanical strength. The laminated glazing material including two glass sheets and a single-ply intermediate layer of a thickness having the form of a polymer film. The thickness of the intermediate layer being defined as a function of a variable which is specific to the material, and which defines the critical energy value of the intermediate layer and is representative of the energy necessary for propagation of a crack initiated in the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A method of selecting a binder for a chipsealing process is provided. This method includes measuring the Adhesion Index of at least one binder and selecting a binder with a desirable Adhesion Index for the chipsealing process. The selected binder should have an Adhesion Index no greater than about 3.75 when calculated according to the most preferred method of the present invention. Preferably, the selected binder is applied to a surface and then aggregate is applied within the time parameters defined by the Adhesion Index of the binder to form a chipsealed surface. Preferably, substantially all of the aggregate bonds to the binder without the need for compacting the paved surface.

Abstract: The method for molding a bead portion for a green tire includes a bead core supporting step for supporting the bead core through a carcass ply upon expanding a diameter of a bead core supporter including a seating surface for supporting a radially inner surface of the bead core. Since the bead core supporter comprises an outer piece outside of the seating surface in a tire axial direction that rises up towards outside in the radial direction with a clearance between the same and the bead core, that is larger than the thickness of the carcass ply, it is possible to flip a carcass outer region up, that is outside in the tire axial direction than a sandwiched region of the carcass ply, sandwiched and held between the seating surface and the bead core, and to deform the carcass outer region into an outer inclined piece that is inclined and extended towards radially outside without including any partially bent portions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for guiding and/or redirecting a filament tow or tape in an automated fiber placement process, through use of a gas bearing having a porous wall defining an internal guide, and/or a channel by means of which the tow or tape is routed and supported by a flow of pressurized gas, such as air or nitrogen, that is fed through the porous wall to create a gas bearing effect for supporting, guiding, and redirecting the tow or tape within the tubular bushing in such a manner that contact between the tow or tape. A porous section of the gas bearing may be constructed layer-by-layer by a process such as stereolithography.

Abstract: This application relates to a method of applying a thermally settable coating to a patterned substrate, such as an asphalt surface. The coating is applied in one or more preformed thermoplastic sheets and heated in situ to conform the thermoplastic material to the pattern formed in the underlying substrate. In one embodiment of the invention a pattern is formed in the asphalt surface using a removable template which is impressed into the asphalt when it is in a pliable state. The pre-formed sheets are then applied to the patterned surface and gradually heated. In an alternative embodiment of the invention the template is impressed into the pre-formed sheet and asphalt surface simultaneously after the sheet has been heated to a suitable temperature in situ. A bond reduction agent may be used to minimize adhesion between the template and the heated thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer mirror by continuously manufacturing a polymeric substrate, applying a reflective layer or layers which may be a polymer whose surface has been metalized so as to make it reflective or a multi-layer film wherein the combined refractive indices of the layers give the quality of a mirror surface. An optional coating may be applied to a surface of the reflective layer to promote adhesion to the underlying substrate. A composite is formed by heat lamination using a calendar roll assembly to fuse the layers into a rigid final article having a reflective surface having the character of a silver mirror, a highly reflective mirror, or a colored mirror.

Abstract: A label activation and application system and method includes a label preparation mechanism for preparing a first label. A feeder supplies a second label. A combiner mechanism combines the first label with the second label to form a combined label. An applicator applies the combined label to a targeted location, if desired. The method results in the formation of a combined label supporting a chemical reaction either upon formation or upon a further activation step. The chemical reaction can serve as an indicator of subsequent exposure of the label to such variables as time, temperature, light, oxidation, and the like.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive is applied to a side of a fibrous sheet 1 (e.g., nonwoven fabric) with an applicator 2 to form an adhesive layer 3. Ink drops are ejected from an inkjet head 5 onto either (1) the adhesive layer 3 on that side of the fibrous sheet or (2) the opposite side of the fibrous sheet within the area corresponding to the adhesive layer 3.

Abstract: A substrate processing system which sprays exposure process gas onto a substrate disposed within a chamber. The substrate processing system is used, for example, for performing an exposure process of an organic film formed on a substrate in a gas atmosphere obtained by vaporizing an organic solvent solution for dissolving and reflowing an organic film. The substrate processing system comprises: the chamber having at least one gas inlet and at least one gas outlets; a gas introducing means which introduces the exposure process gas into the chamber via the gas inlet; and a gas distributing means. The gas distributing means separates an inner space of the chamber into a first space into which the exposure process gas is introduced via the gas inlet and a second space in which the substrate is disposed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for improving the etch uniformity across a substrate during a plasma etch process that employs the use of an inductively coupled plasma helical inductor. The plasma apparatus comprising a vacuum chamber, a support member in the vacuum chamber for holding the substrate, an etchant gas supply for providing an etchant gas to the vacuum chamber, an exhaust in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber, an RF power source and a helical inductor disposed around or near a portion of the vacuum chamber. A sensor is provided for measuring a process attribute to generate a signal to a controller that then controls a mechanism that varies the position of the helical inductor so that the uniformity of the plasma etch is improved.

Abstract: A transfer assembly and method for transferring a flexible sheet of material which is subject to wrinkling, folding and/or creasing. The assembly and method includes a vacuum manifold having a cavity which is connected to an evacuation source for drawing a vacuum on the cavity, and an opening on the manifold of a given size and shape and communicating with the cavity. A sheet of porous material for supporting the flexible sheet of material for transfer thereon covers the opening and has a plurality of fine pores extending therethrough. The pores are profusely and uniformly distributed entirely over an area of the sheet of porous material which area is at least substantially of the same size and shape as the flexible sheet of material which is to be transferred thereon, so that substantially the entire area of the flexible sheet of material which is to be transferred is exposed to the pores.

Abstract: A cornice fixture for decorating a wall and a method of installing the cornice fixture are disclosed. The cornice fixture includes a rod from which window treatments are hung and at least one bracket. Typically, the cornice fixture includes a pair of brackets, and the rod is slidably coupled to the brackets. Slidably coupling the rod to the brackets enables the installer to center the rod about a given point after the rod has been coupled to the bracket.

Abstract: A winding device includes a headrail, a winding drum, a pull cord, a carriage member, and a guide member. The winding drum is mounted on the headrail, is operable so as to rotate relative to the headrail, and has threaded and smooth drum portions. The pull cord extends through the headrail and is secured to the smooth drum portion. The carriage member threadedly engages the threaded drum portion, and is movable along the threaded drum portion when the winding drum is rotated so as to wind the pull cord on the smooth drum portion. The guide member is coupled to the carriage member so as to be co-movable therewith, and guides the pull cord such that winding turns of the pull cord on the smooth drum portion are formed adjacent to one another without overlapping.

Abstract: A frame includes longitudinal members secured to one another. The longitudinal members support a spline that is normally open in a first position to provide a cavity. A fabric, such a mesh screen, is arranged over the frame so that the perimeter of the screen is received within the cavities of the longitudinal members. A movable platen is actuated to engage the spline. The splines are forced into the cavities to a second position in which the perimeter of the screen is pinched between a corner of the splines and the longitudinal members. A nose of the splines, which includes the corner, is retained in a channel of the longitudinal members.

Abstract: A roller tube including a body having a tube wall that defines an interior and an exterior. The body includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A surface feature is formed in the tube wall proximate the exterior. The surface feature is configured to receive a sheet material and is configured to deformably fix the sheet material to the tube wall. The surface feature maintains a circular profile in the tube wall proximate the interior.

Abstract: The invention concerns a simplified method for the continuous cooking of wood raw material in the form of sawdust for the production of cellulose pulp, The method does not require any thickening stages and can be carried out with a minimum of process equipment. The complete process can be established with a steaming vessel, a cooking vessel and a subsequent pressure diffuser while the sawdust is mixed with the cooking fluid to form a slurry. The slurry has a consistency that throughout the process does not exceed 20%. The maximum consistency is preferably held at a maximum consistency of about 15-17%.