Abstract: A ball valve assembly comprises a housing with ball valve rotatably disposed in a valve chamber in the flow passage. The ball valve is rotatable between open and closed positions by a valve stem that is connected to the ball valve at one end. The ball valve has an open ended slot in which the end of the stem is received. During assembly the stem may be inserted into the housing first and then the ball valve introduced into the housing with the slot facing the stem and then moved in the direction of the slot so that that the stem is received in the slot. The arrangement enables the conventional bonnet in a ball valve assembly to be eliminated and therefore provides for a compact design.

Abstract: A quick-change wear sleeve for a high pressure fluid conduit is retained in a fluid passage of the fluid conduit by a resilient retainer ring received in complementary grooves in an outer surface of the quick-change wear sleeve and an inner surface of the fluid passage.

Abstract: A valve assembly preferably including a housing having a recess and a flange face and a valve sleeve disposed within the recess. The sleeve preferably includes an annulus having an outer surface and an inner surface that defines a passageway about a central axis, the outer and inner surfaces being radially spaced from one another to define a wall. The wall has a first end portion and a second end portion axially spaced from the first end portion, and homogenous material properties from the first end portion to the second end portion. Preferably, the first end portion defines a lip for supporting the annulus in the recess and further defines a first chamber that encases at least a portion of a first support member. The second end portion preferably defines a flange portion along the outer surface for engaging the flange and further defines a second chamber that encases at least a portion of a second support member.

Abstract: A magnetic dust cap for a pneumatic tire comprising an external valve stem having a threaded top portion having a width, a length, a top end and a bottom end and a rubberized bottom portion having a width and a top end. The magnetic dust cap comprises a body for capping the external valve stem and magnetic means disposed within the body to removably adhere to a washer. The washer is adapted for threaded engagement over the threaded top portion of the valve stem.

Abstract: The invention discloses a loss detection system to determine and monitor containment losses for open channel networks (10). The system includes at least first and second flow regulators (26, 28) to allow flow of liquid into and out of at least one pool (10) respectively. First and second flow sensors co-operate with respective flow regulators (26, 28) and a computational means communicates with flow regulators (26, 28) and the flow sensors to control operation of flow regulators (26, 28). The computational means determines the containment losses by calculating the measured flow into at least one pool (10) through at least first flow regulator (26) and subtracting the measured flow out of at least one pool (10) through at least second regulator (28).

Abstract: A control valve (10) for a fluid circulation circuit comprises a valve body (12) having a bottom wall into which an axial orifice emerges and a side wall (16) into which side orifices (20, 22, 24) emerge, the valve body delimiting a housing of revolution for a regulating member (26) capable of rotating about a rotation axis XX and of taking various angular positions to control the distribution of the fluid through the orifices. The regulating member (26) is surrounded by a sealing segment (42) in the shape of an open ring and elastic means are provided to separate two ends (44, 46) of the sealing segment in order to deform it radially outward and thus ensure that the sealing segment is pressed against the valve body housing. Application particularly to the fluid circuit of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A fluid regulator that has excellent flow-rate-control response for not only pressure fluctuations at the primary side but also pressure fluctuations at the secondary side and that realizes highly accurate flow-rate control is provided.

Abstract: A sanitary fluid pressure control valve, including a valve body having an input side and a discharge side with a restricted chamber therebetween, and a reciprocable plug extending through the restricted chamber with one plug end on the input side and the other plug end on the discharge side. A diaphragm is secured to the one plug end, and defines a pressure chamber adjacent the discharge side. A fluid passage in the plug extends through the restricted chamber, and has an outlet adjacent the diaphragm and an inlet spaced from the plug other end. The pressure in the pressure chamber relative to the pressure in the discharge side substantially controls the position of the plug. In a first plug position, the fluid passage inlet is substantially blocked in the restricted chamber. The plug is reciprocable from the first position to fluid flow positions in which the fluid passage inlet is variously exposed on the input side.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for bulk fluid distribution. In particular, the invention provides a method and apparatus for distributing fluids in a semiconductor manufacturing plant (e.g. a 300 mm fab). The invention meets the performance and uptime requirements of semiconductor manufacturers including increased capacity and pressure control as compared to known fluid distribution systems, and can satisfy the requirements of “no single point failures” and “no planned downtime.

Abstract: The invention relates to a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) device in the form of a pressure control valve suitable for controlling the operation of a refrigeration compressor. The pressure control valve is responsive to a reference pressure controlled by a microvalve.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved faucet structure with cold-water resuming device, which is placed at the top of the faucet valve body and has an action component and an elastic component. The action component is connected with the elastic component via a connecting part on the valve base, which is fitted in a bore on a holder at the top of the faucet body. Therefore, the structure could be simple and small-sized, achieving the economic benefits of cost reduction and long durability.

Abstract: A three-way valve is disclosed having flow ports that are co-planar and a unitary actuation stem made of a material such as a fluoropolymer that is resistant to caustic fluids commonly used in the semiconductor industry. The three way valve does not require a diaphragm, and thus occupies a smaller footprint relative to standard diaphragm-type valves. The stem is designed to accommodate valving portions or “poppets” that can be assembled by hand, without need for special tooling. The valve body may also be made of a fluoropolymer, and may be either machined or molded to form.

Abstract: A valve mechanism is provided, which can be embedded in a flow channel substrate without adding complexity of structure of the flow channel substrate. A rectangular space, i.e. a valve chamber, is formed in a flow channel substrate (1). Flow channels (2a, 2b, 2c) are connected to the valve chamber from different directions. The flow channels (2a, 2b) are connected respectively to a first surface and a second surface, opposite to the first surface, of the valve chamber. The flow channel (2c) is connected to a third surface different from the first and the second surfaces. A valve body 8 is accommodated in the valve chamber 4. The valve body slides between the first and the second surfaces in the valve chamber. On the sides of the first and the second surfaces outside the valve chamber, electromagnets are buried in the flow channel substrate (1) to sandwich the valve chamber.

Abstract: A dual articulated faucet for minimizing or eliminating water outsplash from lavatory bowls. The faucet includes a tubular body, a pivotable spout arm, and a swivel spout. The pivotable spout arm is adapted to rotate around a first articulated point in a first plane that is parallel to the axis of the tubular body. The swivel spout is positioned at the end of the pivotable spout arm, and is in turn pivotable at a second articulated point in a second plane that is parallel to or overlapping with the first plane. By adjusting the angular position of the pivotable spout arm, and the angular position of the swivel spout, the water throw into the lavatory bowl can be adjusted to minimize or eliminate outsplash.

Abstract: A positive pressure one way medical valve contains an inlet (10), outlet (11), an internal flow path between the inlet and the outlet and a plunger (12) movable between a retraced sealing position, where backflow is reduced or prevented and an extended open position, where fluid can flow from the inlet to the outlet. The plunger is moved from the retraced to the extended position by insertion of a tip onto the inlet (10). A variable volume chamber (23) is defined partially by an elastomeric member (14) that is stretched, when plunger is in the extended position and reduced, when the plunger is in the retraced position so to increase or decrease the volume of the chamber respectively. A valve (50), which is movable between open and closed positions by the presence or absence of fluid passing through the inlet, immediately seals the flow pathway before the plunger is retraced.

Abstract: A microfluidic valve structure is provided. The valve structure includes a valve body having a fluid flow passage formed therein for allowing fluid to flow therethrough. A valve boss is configured to move relative to a valve seat to open and close the fluid flow passage. A plurality of flexible support arms extend between a wall of the valve body and the valve boss for supporting the valve boss relative to the valve body such that the valve boss engages and disengages the valve seat to close and open the passage.

Abstract: A heat resistant air hose which is excellent in oil-bleeding resistance and causes reduced vibration noise is provided. The heat resistant air hose has an inner layer formed of an inner layer material comprising silicone rubber as a major component thereof; and an outer layer provided on an outer periphery of the inner layer and formed of an outer layer material comprising acrylic rubber as a major component thereof, and the acrylic rubber contains not less than 50 wt % of ethyl acrylate and has a dissipation factor (tan?) of not less than 0.09 at 150 ° C. and a storage elastic modulus (E?) of not less than 7.0 MPa.

Abstract: A triple layer papermaker's fabric includes: a set of top MD yarns; a set of top CMD yarns interwoven with the top MD yarns to form a top fabric layer; a set of bottom MD yarns; a set of bottom CMD yarns interwoven with the bottom MD yarns to form a bottom fabric layer; and a set of stitching yarn pairs that interweave with the top MD yarns, wherein at least one of the yarns of each stitching yarn pair interweaves with the bottom MD yarns. The top MD yarns and the top CMD yarns are interwoven in a series of repeat units and the bottom MD yarns and the bottom CMD yarns are interwoven in a series of corresponding repeat units. The set of top MD yarns comprises a first number of top MD yarns in each repeat unit, and the set of bottom MD yarns comprises a second number of bottom MD yarns in each repeat unit, and the ratio between the first number and the second number is 2:3.

Abstract: An fire-retardant insulating material and method of construction thereof has a textile fabric fabricated of continuous basalt filaments. The continuous basalt filaments are preferably texturized or twisted. The insulating material may be arranged in any configuration, such as a sheet, panel or sleeve, and may be knit, woven or braided.

Abstract: A blending system for and a method of providing a continuous supply of a blend, the system comprising: a blending unit operative to blend batches of a blend comprising a plurality of constituent components; a blend feeding unit operative to receive each blended batch from the blending unit and deliver a continuous supply of the blend; and a control unit for controlling operation of the blending unit such as intermittently to blend batches of the blend.

Abstract: In a method for controlling after-run in a filling unit, wherein the amount of after-run is normally determined by the averaging of n filling instances, following a signal associated with the unit and signalling changes in the filling conditions, the after-run amount is determined by the averaging of m<n filling instances.

Abstract: A fuel filling port structure of a fuel tank is provided in which a lid housed in the port structure is biased towards a closed position when a fuel supply nozzle is not inserted, and moved to an open position when the fuel supply nozzle is inserted. Lid locking mechanisms are disposed in the port structure which lock the lid in the closed position or unlock the lid so as to be movable to the open position corresponding to the insertion of the fuel supply nozzle.

Abstract: A method for the contamination-preventing transferring bulk material between a container having a flexible opening and a connecting tube using a tubular film is placed around the connecting tube; the tubular film is tied beyond the connecting tube leaving a free end of the tubular film beyond the tying point; the flexible opening and the tubular film are connected; the tying points of the outlet and the tubular film are untied, and the bulk material transferred; the free end of the tubular film, is constricted and additional tubular film is pulled from a tubular film supply until clean tubular film is available beyond the connecting tube; the tubular film is closed at two points in the clean section and cut in two between them; additional tubular film is pulled from the tubular film supply, and tied at a tying point located at a distance from the cutting point.

Abstract: A harvester for a forestry machine comprises grapples, a cutting device, trimming devices and advancement devices for grasping, cutting, trimming and advancement in the axial direction, respectively, of a tree stem. Further, the harvester includes a measurement device for measuring the length of the tree stem and a measurement device for measuring how the transverse dimension of the tree stem varies along its length. The measurement device includes a movable measurement device for contact-free detection of the outer contour of the tree stem, from which the diameter is calculable. The measurement device is located between the trimming device and the advancement devices for counteracting dirtying of the measurement device. A method of measuring the transverse dimension of a tree stem is disclosed in which the tree stem is moved axially past a measurement device in a harvester.

Abstract: A drum chipper and method providing for air cooling. A drum member, a knife, and a carrier for mounting the knife to the drum member are provided. The carrier comprises an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member for clamping the knife therebetween. The carrier is adapted to mount to the drum member at axially spaced apart mounting positions thereon. The apparatus is advantageously used to chip heat sensitive materials, such as plastic, particularly where the carrier is spaced above and unsupported by the drum member over a span defined between the mounting positions to provide for airflow between the drum member and the carrier.

Abstract: A flux coated brazing material wherein the flux coating composition is suitable for continuously coating a continuous length of brazing material. Aspects include a flux coating composition for coating or coring a brazing material useful as a flux coating for preparing a continuous length brazing material according to the described method.

Abstract: Polymeric or polymerizable material with oriented magnetic anisotropic particles is subjected to magnetic fields that reorient the magnetic particles. The result is an aesthetic patterned appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reworking a composition comprising a substrate and an oxidation and/or nitridation layer on the surface of the substrate by treating the composition under reduced pressure or in an inert gas environment at an elevated temperature until the oxidation and/or nitridation layer is substantially removed from the surface. In this way, manufacturing efficiencies and yields are improved as material that would otherwise have been scrapped is now used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a highly corrosion-resistant colored article made of steel, which are highly corrosion-resistant and has a variety of vivid surface colors, by subjecting the surface of a nitrided steel article to oxidizing heat treatment to form a colored oxide film layer. The method for producing a highly corrosion-resistant colored article made of steel includes the steps of (a) subjecting an article made of steel to nitriding and (b) subjecting the steel article thus treated in step (a) to surface processing such as abrasion, buffing, polishing or the like, and then to oxidizing heat treatment in an oxidizing atmosphere at 100 to 700° C. for 30 seconds to 100 hours, to form a colored oxide film layer on the surface of the steel article.

Abstract: A power transmission shaft having an improved strength and ensuring a stable torsion fatigue strength. The power transmission shaft has coupling members respectively provided on the opposite ends of an pipe part made of a steel material. The steel material includes 0.30-0.45% by weight of C, 0.05-0.35% by weight of Si, 1.0-2.0% by weight of Mn, 0.05% by weight or less of Al, 0.01% by weight or less of S, and the remainder (iron Fe and unavoidable impurities). The pipe part has an electro-unite portion that extends in the axial direction. The electro-unite portion and neighborhood thereof are hardened so as to have a Rockwell hardness HRC of 45 or more. Also, another power transmission shaft has coupling members integrally formed on opposite ends thereof. In addition, the shaft is formed from a steel element tube by a plastic working.

Abstract: The present invention concerns processes to break up a structure made of metallic parts covered by asbestos. The process according to the present invention is essentially characterized by the fact that its implementation involves the following successive steps: cutting up of the structure by a laser beam or oxyacetylene torch to obtain fragments, coating of the cut fragments, and melting of the coated fragments in a closed furnace. Its application is especially for the destruction of asbestos covered metallic parts of large volume structures such as ships.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating molten metal that is contained in a metallurgical vessel, according to which a fine-grained blanket material containing silicon oxide and aluminium oxide is spread over the surface of the molten metal. The aim of the invention is to prevent the formation of dust and to facilitate the distribution of the blanket material over the surface of the molten metal. To achieve this, the blanket material consists of a synthetic zeolite material, which contains essentially equal fractions of silicon oxide and aluminium oxide. Said blanket material comprises a close grain-size distribution, in such a way that less than 20% of the grains have a diameter of less than 30 ?m or greater than 125 ?m. According to an additional embodiment of the invention, a vegetable ash, in particular a rice chaff ash, can be added to the blanket material.

Abstract: A transformation toughened, high-strength steel alloy useful in plate steel applications achieves extreme fracture toughness (Cv & gt; 80 ft-lbs corresponding to KId & equals; 200 ksi.in½) at strength levels of 150-180 ksi yield strength, is weldable and formable. The alloy is characterized by dispersed austenite stabilization for transformation toughening to a weldable, bainitic plate steel and is strengthened by precipitation of M2C carbides in combination with copper and nickel. The desired microstructure is a matrix containing a bainite-martensite mix, BCC copper and M2C carbide particles for strengthening with a fine dispersion of optimum stability austenite for transformation toughening. The bainite-martensite mix is formed by air-cooling from solution treatment temperature and subsequent aging at secondary hardening temperatures to precipitate the toughening and strengthening dispersions.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a finished or semi-finished article of silver alloy, said process comprising steps of: providing a silver alloy containing silver in an amount of at least 77 wt %, copper and an amount of germanium that is at least 0.5 wt % and is effective to reduce tarnishing and/or firestain; making or processing the finished or semi-finished article of the alloy by heating at least to an annealing temperature; and gradually air cooling the article from the temperature at which it is made or processed to develop a Vickers hardness of more than 70.

Abstract: Martensitic stainless steel tubes are produced by optimizing the chemical composition of steel for billets (C: 0.15-0.22%, Si: 0.1-1.0%, Mn: 0.10-1.00%, Cr: 12.00-14.00%, N: 0.01-0.05%, P: not more than 0.020% and S: not more than 0.010%) and the relation between the soaking temperature for pierced-and-rolled tubing material and the section area reduction rate in final rolling. By this method, delayed fracture cracking in impact-receiving portions of tubes in martensitic stainless steel s such as 13% Cr tubes can be inhibited and the generation of inner-surface flaws can be prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the heat treatment of workpieces in a heat treatment furnace, wherein the treatment atmosphere in the heat treatment furnace is circulated. According to the invention, a propellant is injected into the heat treatment furnace in such a manner that the treatment atmosphere is essentially circulated by the injected propellant.

Abstract: An experiment is conducted in advance, for finding a temperature of a cooling plate attained as a result of balancing between a temperature of a substrate after heat treatment and a temperature of the cooling plate at the time of cooling of the substrate. Then, before heat treatment of a first substrate, the cooling plate is moved to a position above a hot plate, the cooling plate is heated to that temperature, and thereafter heat treatment of the substrate is started.

Abstract: A titanium alloy subjected to thermal treatment followed by quenching. The thermal treatment raises the temperature of the alloy to a temperature above the alloy's recrystallization temperature and below the alloy's beta-transus temperature to cause a phase shift within the alloy. After the thermal treatment has been applied for a predetermined time, the alloy is rapidly quenched, preserving the phase shift induced by the thermal treatment. By the present method, the microstructure of the titanium alloy is changed from a fine grained alpha-beta phase to a microstructure substantially comprised of an equiaxed alpha phase and an acicular or plate-like alpha phase. The resulting prostheses may have a microstructure including between 25% and 75% percent acicular alpha phase, for example.

Abstract: A solid, heterogeneous, high performance rocket propellant, operable at high pressure with a burn rate relatively insensitive to changes in pressure and temperature. The propellant includes a binder, ammonium perchlorate particles, metal particles, and iron oxide. The ammonium perchlorate particles comprise a multimodal mixture of rounded particles having a weight mean diameter of from about 70 ?m to about 110 ?m and of nonrounded particles having a weight mean diameter of from about 7.5 ?m to about 15 ?m. In one embodiment, the propellant includes a binder formed from the reaction of a hydroxy terminated polybutadiene with a diisocyanate, ammonium perchlorate as an oxidizer, aluminum as a fuel, and iron oxide as a burn rate modifier. The propellant may also include bonding agents, curing catalysts, a plasticizer, antioxidant/peroxide scavengers, and pot life extenders.

Abstract: An igniting agent includes a powder of a Mg.Al alloy containing Mg: 55 to 70 wt % and Al: the balance. At least one selected from the group consisting of Ca, Mn, Li, Si, Sb, Sr, Zn, Zr, Sc, Y, Sn, Ba, and rare earth metals may be added in an amount of 0.5 to 10 wt %. An initiator is loaded with the igniting agent. A gas generator incorporates the initiator. The igniting agent provides high ignition speed and good grindability.

Abstract: An infrared decoy flare composition for generating infrared radiation, including a fuel, an oxidizing agent and a binder, wherein the decoy flare composition contains no metals or metal-containing compounds and no halogens or halogen-containing compounds. Such an infrared decoy flare composition can be particularly advantageously used in aerial infrared decoy flares for civil aircraft.

Abstract: The “Smart Tarp” is a self weighted weather proof cover. That can be made out of any type of weather proof material, and or material. It is used for covering items that can be harmed or damaged by and type of weather. Such as rain, snow, sun, wind and sleet, it also protects covered items from blowing away due to any type of high wind or vehicle movement and holds items in place if needed also. The weight is attached directly to the material used whether sown or heat welded, and can be placed in any area needed to provide proper coverage to any item or items being covered or protected. No tie downs or clips are needed for use of the “Smart Tarp”.

Abstract: Tire comprising an inner liner, at least one carcass ply and a strain sensor, the strain sensor being placed between the carcass ply and the inner liner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support (18) for a component (20) for monitoring a tyre (14), of the type intended to be secured to a wheel (12) and tyre (14) system (16) and comprising means (22) of securing the component (20) in which support the securing means (22) has a component (20) retaining force which is an increasing function of the pressure of the medium surrounding the support (18).

Abstract: A tire comprising at least one carcass-type reinforcement structure, formed of reinforcement elements, which is anchored on either side of the tire to a bead the base of which is intended to be mounted on a rim seat, each bead being extended radially towards the outside by a sidewall, the sidewalls joining radially towards the outside a tread, the beads, the sidewalls and the tread being formed in part of rubber compounds. The tire comprises at least one device for measuring the internal temperature of a rubber compound of the tread and said device is fastened within the rubber compound of the tread.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire where the positions of the groove deepest portions (33btm) in the circumferential grooves (33) vary in a predetermined cycle along the circumferential direction in a width direction of the tread within the circumferential grooves (33). Moreover, depth direction positions, where a groove bottom surface of the circumferential groove (33) contacts with each of perpendicular lines (perpendicular line P1, perpendicular line P2) which are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to a tread surface and which pass respectively through edges (edge portion 11eg, edge portion 12eg) of the land portions on a side of each of the circumferential grooves of ribs, as well as angles which are formed by the perpendicular lines and a section line of a cross-section of the groove bottom surface in the width direction of the tread surface vary in the predetermined cycle along the circumferential direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lyocell raw cord prepared from at least 2-ply lyocell multifilaments, which gives a stress-strain curve exhibiting that (a) the lyocell raw cord has an elongation of 1.5% or less at an initial stress of 1.0 g/d, and an initial modulus value of 50 to 100 g/d; (b) has an elongation of 7% or less in a stress region of 1.0 g/d to 4.0 g/d; and (c) has an elongation of 1% or more at a tensile strength of 4.0 g/d to the breaking point, as measured in the dried state. The lyocell raw cord prepared according to the present invention can be used as industrial fibers, in particular, fibers for tire cords.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lyocell dipped cord prepared by dipping a lyocell raw cord comprising at least 2-ply lyocell multifilament in a dipping solution and curing the dipped cord, which gives a stress-strain curve exhibiting that (a) the lyocell dipped cord has an elongation of 1.2% or less at an initial stress of 1.0 g/d, and an initial modulus value of 80 to 200 g/d; (b) has an elongation of 6% or less in a stress region of 1.0 g/d to 4.0 g/d; and (c) has an elongation of 1% or more at a tensile strength of 4.0 g/d to the breaking point, as measured in the dried state. The lyocell dipped cord prepared according to the present invention can be used as industrial fibers, in particular, fibers for tire cords.

Abstract: There is provided a pneumatic radial tire for motorcycle which improves a feeling of rigidity without sacrificing the various performances of the tire such as a linear traveling performance, a high speed performance, ride comfort, a weight, uniformity, and the like and enhances a turn steering performance in high speed cornering. The pneumatic radial tire for motorcycle includes a carcass layer composed of a carcass ply 12 and a spiral belt layer 26 composed of steel cords wound spirally substantially in parallel with each other to a tire equator surface. When the ratio of spacing R1 between adjacent steel cords of the spiral belt layer 26 is shown by R1=(50?E×ds)/50, the ratio of spacing R1 is 0.45 or less as well as the total sectional area S of the steel cords applied per 50 mm width of the spiral belt layer is 7.5 mm2 or less E shows the number of steel cords applied per 50 mm width of the spiral belt layer, and ds shows the diameter (mm) of the circumscribed circle of each steel cord).

Abstract: A lubricant composition for lubricating an interface between an inner surface of a tire and a safety support ring in a run-flat tire system that includes a lubricating agent selected from glycerol, polyalkylene glycol or combinations thereof and a thixotropic agent. The thixotropic agent is an organoclay comprising a mineral clay mixture treated with an alkyl quaternary ammonium salt, wherein the mineral clay mixture comprises at least one of sepiolite, palygorskite and a smectite and wherein a combined amount of palygorskite and sepiolite in the mineral clay mixture is between about 50 wt. % and about 100 wt. % with a balance of the mineral clay mixture being essentially the smectite. The lubricating agent may also be selected from a copolymer that is a mixture of alkylene oxides, preferably a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.