Abstract: An ink ribbon cartridge, having a frame, a pair of supply shaft connecting members for connecting ends of a supply shaft to the frame, a first take-up shaft connecting member for connecting an end of a take-up shaft to the frame, the first take-up shaft connecting member including a gear member, and a second take-up shaft connecting member for connecting another end of the take-up shaft to the frame is provided. The first take-up shaft connecting member includes a gear portion and a spool portion which is substantially housed inside the take-up shaft. The gear portion includes at least one flexible member with at least one of a projecting portion and an angled end, the flexible member including two surfaces which become closer to each other when the flexible member is being inserted into a receiving portion of the spool portion.

Abstract: A flexible foldable keyboard apparatus includes a flexible foldable keyboard (101) having a key defining plane (102), an interface device and phone supporting device (103). The phone supporting device (103) is arranged to unfold from a storage configuration, in which the phone supporting device (103) is folded onto the key defining plane (102) to allow the key defining plane (102) to be wrapped around the phone supporting device (103), to present a telephone supporting configuration, in which the phone supporting device (103) is configured to receive a mobile telephone (401). The phone supporting device (103) is configured to support a mobile telephone (401) in an orientation in which an electrical connection is provided between the interface device and the electrical connectors of the mobile telephone (401), such that the mobile telephone (401) and the flexible foldable keyboard (101) are in electrical communication.

Abstract: A rewritable card printer useful as a rewritable card printer. The rewritable card printer includes a print module coupled to one or more separate card magazines, each having independent card drives. The operation of the print module and one or more card magazines are controlled by a printer controller. Cards may be exchanged between multiple card magazines so that cards can be escrowed, exchanged, or selectively located and retrieved. The print module may receive as well as dispense cards from and to an external card source so that the card magazines may be replenished without opening up a gaming machine hosting the rewritable card printer. The print module may further include a security device reader that is used to read security features embedded in the cards. The security features may be used to track individual card use and to guard against card duplication and fraud.

Abstract: A thermally activating device has a pair of conveyor rollers which convey a heat-sensitive adhesive sheet while sandwiching the sheet therebetween, and a guide member provided at an anterior stage of the conveyor rollers for abutting on one surface of the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet to guide a path of the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet. A guide tip end nearest the conveyor rollers on a guide surface of the guide member is configured to be placed at a position displaced from a reference line in a direction opposite to a side toward which the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet bends, the reference line being a tangential line of the conveyor rollers and passing through a contact point of the pair of conveyor rollers. The guide surface of the guide member is configured to be inclined so that a distance between the guide surface and the reference line is shortened as the guide surface approaches the conveyor rollers.

Abstract: A dispenser for metered dosing of cream-based medicines comprising a barrel, a base having a threaded rod extending therefrom, a riser having at least one flexible seal which engages the barrel, an applicator cap having apertures therein for spreading dispensed cream onto a user's skin. The user positively knows when a metered amount of cream has been dispensed by tactile and audible feedback.

Abstract: A toothbrush for the treatment of tooth sensitivity is disclosed. The toothbrush disclosed herein incorporates the use of disposable desensitizing agent cartridges thru a pump mechanism.

Abstract: A writing implement with ornament having an ornament plate assembled from a body and a cover plate installed on a penholder of a conventional writing implement. A slide piece, a set of gears and an ornament member are installed interior of the ornament plate. When writing with the writing implement and pressing down on the penpoint, the pen refill pushes the slide piece upward, which rotates the set of gears and compresses a spring, thereby effecting vertical displacement of an ornament on the ornament member.

Abstract: An herbicide applicator assembly for applying herbicide to a treatment area. The applicator assembly includes a frame and a contact roller rotatably coupled to the frame for applying herbicide to the treatment area. Herbicide is applied to the roller and transferred to the treatment area as the roller rolls across the treatment area. A discharge port may be disposed in the roller interior for supply of herbicide thereto, and the roller outer surface may include a plurality of apertures that connect the outer surface with the roller interior. The roller may have a non-deformable and/or non-absorbent outer surface.

Abstract: A water-supplying cleaning head has a block (4) carrying a cleaning means such as bristles or an abrasive surface on the underside thereof, a threaded coupling (6) for connecting a water-supplying handle thereto and with an internal water-supplying bore defined from the coupling (6) to the underside of the block (4), a resilient connecting neck portion (10) provided between the block (4) and coupling (61) allowing limited relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: A threaded fastener has opposite hand threads provided thereon for securing two components together, such as a companion flange and a flange yoke assembly that is used in a vehicular drive train system. The companion flange includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve portion and a disc-shaped flange portion having an aperture formed therethrough. The flange yoke includes a disc-shaped flange portion and a yoke portion having an aperture formed therethrough. The flange yoke aperture is aligned with the companion flange aperture. A threaded fastener extends through the companion flange aperture and the flange yoke aperture. The threaded fastener includes a first threaded portion having a first hand that is disposed within the companion flange aperture. The threaded fastener further includes a second threaded portion having a second hand that is disposed within the flange yoke aperture.

Abstract: An unobtrusive on-grade barrier. One embodiment comprises a concrete-lined trench over which a biased hinged plate is affixed to an end wall of the trench. The biased hinge holds the free end of the plate against a tab affixed to the other end wall, assuring the plate does not rise above grade. The plate is supported for vehicle passage by a sliding mechanism energized by an actuator controlled by a controller that may be automated or operated by security personnel. The barrier may be configured so that vehicles may approach from either end. Upon authorizing access to the driver, the vehicle is permitted to pass over the supported plate. If the driver is not authorized access, the support is slid out of the way and any vehicle attempting to pass slides into the trench. Embodiments may include means for clearing the trench of a trapped vehicle.

Abstract: An insertion device configured for connecting to a frame of a concrete paving machine. The insertion device including a housing, a guide tube extending from the housing, and an ejection device positioned in the housing and cooperating with the guide tube to individually eject dowels stored by the housing through the guide tube. According to one embodiment, the housing includes an alignment system for aligning the dowels in the housing in a predetermined orientation. In another embodiment, the housing has a parting feature that extends along a forward external side of the housing. In yet another embodiment, the guide tube includes a resilient element provided at an outlet portion that is arranged to seal the outlet portion of the guide tube.

Abstract: A kit for building a water feature, in which all of the materials necessary to construct a pond are provided in a single container. In an alternate form, all materials necessary to build a waterfall or other water feature are provided in a single container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the structure of a floatable caisson member and to a segmental floatable bulkhead assembly, formed by assembling a plurality of the floatable caisson members. The present invention also includes a method of fabrication of the floatable caisson member. A segmental floatable bulkhead assembly, formed by assembling a plurality of the floatable caisson members, is employed for dewatering a water passage of a dam.

Abstract: Mobile flood wall preferably comprising of plastic, characterized by support elements (1 through 5) as plates of a fitting thickness, each in the form of an equilateral triangle with one of the three equal outer sides as the base and wall elements (11 through 19) as rectangular plates of a fitting thickness lying on and connected to the water-side outer side of the equilateral support elements and therefore sloped at an angle of 60°, which forms the wall with the land side surface, wherein the water pressure on the wall elements is diverted by the support elements into the ground, and causes the surface structures of the base of the support elements to be pressed into and anchored in the ground, for sealing the ground against water and for the stability and the nondisplaceability of the flood wall.

Abstract: A sectionalized flood control barrier (10) for mounting on top of a levee or a river bank to prevent flooding. The barrier (10) consists of a footing (20) with a series of support channels (24) that are butted end to end attached to the footing. The support shells are sealed watertight at the interface with each other and also to the footing. A series of primary channel bridge assemblies (32) and secondary channel assemblies (46) are disposed within the support channels (24) and are also butted end to end. Wind protectors (60) contiguously engage each support channel (24) and rest upon the footing for diverting the wind over the barrier. Stepped fastening risers (62) are attached to the footing on each end and over the channel assemblies, and wind protectors hold them securely in place.

Abstract: A rotary cutting end mill is provided. The end mill includes a shank section and a fluted section. The fluted section has a first end integrally attached to the shank section, a second end, and an outer surface. One or more helical teeth are disposed along the outer surface of the fluted section. Each helical tooth has a cutting surface and a relief wall that intersect to form an angle defining a helical cutting edge. The helical cutting edge defines an outer circumferential cutting path. The cutting surface includes first, second, and third sections, and first and second take-off peaks. The first take-off peak is disposed between the first section and second section. The second take-off peak is disposed between the second section and the third section.

Abstract: A drill assembly, for example for drilling or coring concrete, has a drill column formed from a composite material. A track for a wall saw or for supporting other structures for movement along the track is formed from a composite material. A composite column, rail or other longitudinally extending composite structure having a hollow interior portion includes an internal support structure.

Abstract: An adjustable drill template has a base plate and a plurality of drill blocks. The drill blocks are movably coupled to the base plate. The drill blocks can move along the length of the base plate so that the drill blocks can be configured to conform to a desired hole pattern. A locking device coupled to each drill block will hold each drill block in a desired position.

Abstract: A drilling tool consisting of a drill shank having a drill point and of a transition section which adjoins the drill shank in the axial direction and which merges into a clamping shank, the transition section being heat-treated in such a way that it has higher bending elasticity compared with the clamping shank and/or the drill shank.

Abstract: A tool bit holder for a hand power tool has a tool bit holder body has a receiving bore for a tool bit shaft of a tool bit insert with at least one recess, a locking body snappable into place with the recess of the tool bit shaft and supported radially displaceably in the tool bit holder body; a slide sleeve supported resiliently in an axial direction and operatively connected to the locking body so that upon a motion of the slide sleeve counter to a spring force the locking body escapes out of the receiving bore, and a guide ring, wherein the locking body is caught in a first opening of the tool bit holder body and in a second opening at least partially covering the first opening, of the guide ring supported displaceably on the tool bit holder body.

Abstract: A key cutting machine having a vacuum port connected to the housing and capable of removeably connecting a vacuum tube thereto so that when the vacuum tube is connected to the vacuum port the vacuum tube is capable of collecting key shavings created during a key cutting operation and, when the vacuum tube is disconnected from vacuum port, the vacuum tube can be used to collect key shavings on or surrounding the key cutting machine. Additional improvements or features of a key cutting machine are also described.

Abstract: A multi-shaft spindle head, wherein a plurality of spindles (11) having tools at the tips thereof are disposed in the same direction, the rear ends of cutting fluid feed passages (21a) formed as the inner holes of cutting fluid feed tubes (21) installed in a non-rotating state at the rotating center parts of the spindles (11) are allowed to communicate with a common closed chamber (8) formed at the rear parts of the spindles (11), and atomized cutting fluid fed into the common closed chamber (8) is jetted from the tips of the openings at the rear end of the cutting fluid feed passages (21a).

Abstract: A machine tool equipped with a supporting body and at least one tool-holder spindle, rotatable about a respective axis, also has a built-in dust extraction device comprising an extractor hood located in close proximity to the spindle and presenting a suction port positionable near to a machining area, so as to extract chips and dust generated in the course of machining operations; the hood is capable of movement along a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, extended and retracted by the action of respective translating members operating in conjunction with sensors able to read the profile of a workpiece, in such a way that the suction port can be positioned to best advantage.

Abstract: A cargo restraint system comprising, a tie-down assembly of restraining tie-down arms having interconnected common proximal extremities and a plurality of distal extremities, the tie-down assembly arranged to form an angle between each arm, the vertex of the angle being congruent with the common proximal extremities, with a first fastener secured to the arms at the vertex of the angle and a second fastener secured to each of the distal extremities of the arms. Preferably, each of the arms carries a third fastener or connecting eye intermediate the first and second fasteners.

Abstract: A freight lashing channel (18) for a transport conveyance is constructed for mounting a plurality of spaced lashing devices (10) in the channel. Each lashing device (10) has a base (14) and a bail (11) journalled to the base (14). The bail takes up a recessed position within the lashing channel (18) or a working position out of the channel. In the recessed position the channel (18) is closed by a cover plate formed with a load mounting rail (33) for a rapid change-over from a freight lashing function to a seat mounting function. The lashing channel is either a separate unit or it is integrated into a floor panel or it is formed between two floor panel sections. Reinforcing load take-up elements (30) are mounted within the channel between neighboring lashing devices.

Abstract: Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate the need to fill the panels with foam or other supportive filler material. In still other embodiments, the panels have no fasteners extending through panel so the panels are substantially impervious to moisture. Other embodiments have grooves or similar mounting apparatus disposed around their peripheral edges to which edging such as supports or flexible seals may be mounted. In yet other embodiments, the grooves are arranged so as to permit worn out seals to be quickly and easily replaced without the need to remove mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: A sliding bed accessory arrangement is provided with a sliding bed accessory, such as a bed divider, that is configured to slide between and retained in several different positions within a vehicle cargo bed. The sliding bed accessory arrangement has a pair of tracks fixedly attached to opposite sides of a vehicle cargo area with a pair of mounting arrangements slideably supporting the bed accessory in the tracks. The mounting arrangements are designed so that they can be installed into the rear ends of the tracks even when very little clearance is provided between the vehicle body and the rear open ends of the tracks.

Abstract: A self-tapping screw having a boring part and a threaded shaft for fixing a panel-type object to a preferably metallic substructure is provided. The screw is configured in such a way that it produces a through hole in the panel type object, said hole accommodating the shaft with a degree of play and so that it produces a bore in the substructure into which the thread on the shaft cuts a counter-thread. The boring part includes a boring tip that is located eccentrically in relation to the longitudinal axis of the screw. The tip centers the screw during the positioning operation in such a way that the boring part executes a circular displacement about the boring tip, which expands the through hole to the desired size, whereas the bore in the substructure is produced with the diameter of the boring part.

Abstract: A looseness resisting screw formed with an external thread includes a first thread area having a substantially uniform outer diameter and a second thread area extended from the first thread area toward a leading end of the screw. The second thread area has a plurality of fractional lead parts each of which has an outer thread diameter increasing along a helical direction of the fractional lead part from a start point to an end point, and the outer thread diameter is substantially equal to a thread root diameter at the start point, while the outer thread diameter is equal to a thread top diameter at the end point. The fractional lead part has a thread sectional area increasing along the helical direction from the start point to the end point, and the thread top diameter of the fractional lead part is slightly larger at the end point than the substantially uniform outer diameter of the first thread area so that the second thread area provides a tapping thread section.

Abstract: A helical grooved pin for insertion into a hole in a hard host material includes a formed portion of helical lands and grooves. Pin material from the grooves is displaced to define lands at an expanded diameter relative to the pin stock material. The forming process employs a rolling die configured to produce substantially uniform cylindrical land surfaces. The helical lands have a width that is at least five times the height of the land. The expanded diameter of the formed portion of the pin is no more than 5% larger than the diameter of the pin stock material. These proportions provide a uniform, durable and reliable retaining surface to the pin which is particularly useful in applications where the host material is harder than the pin.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an object storage device with at least two storage spaces for stackers as well as a horizontally tiltable transport platform whose height can be displaced by a hoisting unit. The hoisting unit is arranged at a base point, which can be moved horizontally over an X-Y track system, which has the advantage that, in principle, any number of stackers can be arranged in two parallel rows next to each other. It is preferred that the hoisting unit be suspended from the X-Y track system with the free end hanging down.

Abstract: First and second shelf sections are positioned side by side in an outer frame. A transfer section is movable along a linear space defined between the first and second shelf sections. The transfer section includes a movable base and a rack pull-out mechanism provided on the movable base for pulling out each rack stored in the shelf sections. The base has a mounting area beside the rack pull-out mechanism for mounting thereon a receptible rack. A repacking mechanism including a picker mechanism is provided on the transfer section for moving a sample container from the rack on the rack pull-out mechanism to the receptible rack on the mounting area.

Abstract: A push back pallet storage system has a plurality of side members and cross members arranged in several levels, a plurality of carriages for feeding pallets in depth and movable lengthways relative to longitudinal beams fixed to the members, the movable carriages being formed as a substantially reversed U-shaped section member provided with wings with inwardly located rotatable bearings, the section member being configured to surround the longitudinal beams outwardly so that the bearings run inwardly along a lower portion of a web of the beams.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus to facilitate lifting and maneuvering of a scaffold or the like by a forklift is provided. The lifting apparatus includes two identical portions, each portion including two end structure portions and a backbone portion. The end structure portions removably secure the lifting apparatus to the scaffold. The backbone portion is adapted to accommodate the width of the working platform of a scaffold, to link the end structure portions together, and to provide locations for a forklift to attach to the lifting apparatus. The lifting apparatus is adapted to allow the forklift to align perpendicular or parallel to the length of the scaffold. Furthermore, the lifting apparatus aligns the lifting structure of the scaffold with the center of mass of the scaffold.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) having a raised and lowered utility boom includes: a vehicle body; an engine supported within the vehicle body; a boom supported over the body; a utility mechanism supported on the boom; an operator cab supported on the vehicle body; and a forward tilt mechanism about which the cab tilts forward for maintenance or service; and a boom linkage moveable between a retracted position and an extended position; wherein, in the extended position the boom linkage provides a substantially unobstructed access to the vehicle body from left and right sides of the vehicle. The vehicle can also include a removable cover that enables access to the vehicle body behind the cab and/or a rear-end door that enables access from a rear end of the vehicle for maintenance or service.

Abstract: Systems and methods for handling wafers include retrieving a first wafer from a wafer cassette using a first arm, transferring the first wafer from the first transfer arm to a second arm, delivering the first wafer for processing to a process chamber using the second arm, removing the first wafer from the process chamber using the first arm, and returning the first wafer to the cassette using the first arm. The systems and methods can include retrieving a first wafer from a wafer cassette using a first arm, delivering the first wafer for processing to a process chamber using the first arm, removing a processed wafer from the process chamber using a second arm, returning the processed wafer to the cassette using the second arm, and iteratively retrieving, delivering, removing and returning wafers from the cassette while alternating arms between iterations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying bulk material to an end user includes the step of providing a bulk material source that is at a location distant from the end user and a specially configured vessel and trailer apparatus for transporting the bulk material to the end user. The vessel is filled with bulk material at the bulk material source and then transported with a specially configured trailer. Alternatively, at source or destination, the vessel can remain as a temporary storage device, free-standing from the trailer. During transport between the bulk material source and the end user, the vessel is filled or partially filled with a selected bulk material. During transport, the vessel is in a generally horizontal position, supported by the trailer and a specially configured elevator. The vessel is unloaded from the trailer by moving the vessel longitudinally along the trailer and by transferring the vessel from a generally horizontal position upon the trailer to an elevated upright position.

Abstract: The windmill assembly is a low drag, streamlined body of revolution that captures the kinetic energy content of the accelerated laminar air surrounding the body. The assembly includes a power-generating, wind-driven turbine that is compact, lightweight and capable of producing a substantially greater output than a conventional windmill with a comparable size rotor. The turbine includes a protruding aerodynamic nose and outer cowling that provide a streamlined, wind-collecting inlet section that constricts the incoming air stream and increases its velocity through the turbine blades. The turbine further includes an exit section designed to exhaust the air stream with a minimum of turbulence. One or more generators are coupled to a turbine wheel, and are electrically switched on and off to maximize the energy capture over the full range of ambient winds. The wind turbine assembly may be configured around a blimp-type body having counter-rotating turbine assemblies.

Abstract: The system enables an increase in the guidance length of the outer pivot of the vane, so that the bushing can be extracted without needing to open the stator casing. It mainly includes a bushing placed inside a bossing of the stator, the length of which is greater than the length of the bossing projecting outwards from the bossing. Thus, the contact length of the outer pivot is prolonged. The bushing is terminated at its end by a gripping hook to enable extraction of the bushing by means of a claw. It is advantageously also provided with a positioning edge.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for a versatile, multi-stage, centrifugal fluids-processing device adaptable to efficiently mixing, blending, emulsifying, deagglomerating or homogenizing fluids. The device comprises a centrifugal-pump-type mechanism comprising an electric motor, an intake screen, an elongate metal body, a central drive shaft extending from the motor to the discharge end of the device. Attached internally to the drive shaft is one impellor per stage, which by rotation of the motor, imparts kinetic energy to the fluid being processed. The fluid discharged from the impellors passes through separate conduits and opposing nozzles into opposite ends of a chamber having the internal shape of an oblate-spheroid with internally-ribbed ceramic walls.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes an object, a housing having a chamber for receiving a driving device which includes a spindle extended out of the housing, a fan device is attached to the spindle of the driving device, for being rotated and driven by the driving device. A cap includes a locking device for locking the cap to the housing, to attach and to secure the housing to the object. The cap includes one or more catches engageable into lock notches of the housing, for securing the housing to the object with the catch. A guide arm may be attached to the housing for receiving one or more electrical cables.

Abstract: A blower fan includes a shroud, a hub for guiding airflow being discharged, and a plurality of blades disposed between the shroud and the hub. A first outer diameter of a first portion, which is close to the hub, of the blade is different from a second outer diameter of a second portion, which is close to the shroud, of the blade.

Abstract: A system for controlling a leakage zone under platforms of blades of a turbomachine blade-wheel by liners having edges that flare radially inwards, and that are disposed in inter-blade cavities defined by the platforms, by upstream and downstream radial walls of the blades and by the periphery of the wheel disk. One of the flared edges, upstream or downstream, presents an elastic zone bearing on an inclined surface of the adjacent radial wall relative to a radial plane, such that the liner tends to move axially towards the radial wall facing, under action of centrifugal forces, to improve sealing in the zone, and so that when the wheel stops, the elastic zone moves radially inwards, the liner pivoting around an axis distant from the elastic zone.

Abstract: A rotor for a turbomachine. The rotor comprises a hub including a peripheral surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface. The hub defines a plurality of cavities, each one of the cavities extending inwardly from the peripheral surface. The hub also defines a plurality of openings, each one of the openings extending from a corresponding one of the cavities to at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface. The rotor further comprises a blade coupled to the hub. The blade includes an end portion fitting in a particular one of the cavities and screwably secured to the hub. A particular one of the openings extending from the particular one of the cavities is adapted to receive a constraint element engaging the end portion.

Abstract: A screw vacuum pump which allows reduced power, lower inside gas temperature, and reduced discharging time. The pump has a pair of screw rotors rotatively engaged with each other in a pump casing to discharge a gas along a longitudinal direction of the pump. Each rotor has three types of helical teeth serially located in a longitudinal direction of the rotor and different from each other in theoretical displacement volume. A bypass conduit communicating with a delivery side of the pump is connected via a first check valve to a first intermediate space defined between the first helical teeth and the second helical teeth and via a second check valve to a second intermediate space defined between the second helical teeth and the third helical teeth. The gas is compressed at the third stage to half the first stage volume before a discharge port opens.

Abstract: An exemplary housing for a turbocharger includes a substantially cylindrical bore having a longitudinal axis, an inner diameter, a proximate end and a distal end; a counterbore positioned at the distal end, substantially centered on the longitudinal axis and having an inner diameter; a plate attachment mechanism at the proximate end for attachment of a plate including an opening substantially centered on the longitudinal axis and having an inner diameter wherein the inner diameter of the cylindrical bore exceeds the inner diameter of the counterbore and the inner diameter of the opening of the plate; and a pin opening to the cylindrical bore positioned substantially at the inner diameter of the bore, the pin opening capable of receiving a pin. Various exemplary bearing cartridges, housings, assemblies, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hose cartridge for a peristaltic pump comprises a cartridge housing provided with a lateral recess. The recess is delimited at least partially by an element having essentially the shape of a segment of a circle. A roller wheel of the peristaltic pump can engage that recess once the cartridge is attached to the peristaltic pump. The cartridge housing is provided with two support arms, and a groove extends from one of the support arm along three outer side faces of the cartridge housing to the other support arm. The ends of the support arms are provided each with a hose take-up member for retaining stoppers attached to a hose section. Such a hose cartridge is of very compact design ensures an easy handling.

Abstract: A pump apparatus is provided which comprises a plurality of displacement pumps each connected to a check valve apparatus. The displacement pumps each comprises a reciprocating piston within a housing having an interior wall spaced apart from the piston. The check valve apparatus comprises two check valves that control fluid flow under pressure exerted by the reciprocating piston from a fluid reservoir to a point of use of the fluid. Pistons of the displacement pumps are driven by a common motor.