Abstract: A floral-like jewelry article and method for making the same, the article having a cylindrically cupped body with a closed or base end and an open end, the open end including a plurality of edge portions sectioned and shaped such that the body takes the form of a flower. Each edge portion corresponds to a petal and the body corresponds to a sepal. The base end of the body has a piercing, perforation or hole for receiving a curvilinear strand therethrough with a first strand end extending generally from the base end toward the edge portions and a second strand end extending from the base end, the second strand end corresponding to the flower stem. The first strand end is formed into or mounts one or more pistil-like and/or stamen-like shapes, wherein the body comprises, or is formed from, an empty ammunition cartridge casing or shell, or a shape resembling the same.

Abstract: An F-doped silica glass, a process for making the glass, an optical member comprising the glass, and an optical system comprising such optical member. The glass material comprises 0.1-5000 ppm by weight of fluorine. The glass material according to certain embodiments of the present invention has low polarization-induced birefringence, low LIWFD and low induced absorption at 193 nm.

Abstract: A mixed quartz powder contains quartz powder and two or more types of doping element in an amount of from 0.1 to 20 mass %. The aforementioned doped elements include a first dope element selected from the group consisting of N, C and F, and a second dope element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, the lanthanides and the actinides. The “quartz powder” is a powder of crystalline quartz or it is a powder of glassy SiO2 particles. It is made form natural occurring quartz or it is fabricated synthetically. The “quartz powder” may be doped. The compounding ratio of the total amount (M1) of the aforementioned first elements and the total amount (M2) of the aforementioned second elements as the ratio of the number of atoms (M1)/(M2) is preferably from 0.1 to 20. Al as well as the aforementioned doped elements is preferably included in a mixed quartz powder of this invention.

Abstract: A glass substrate of the present invention for magnetic recording media having high heat resistance and easy chemical strengthening ability at once has not been obtained, which is a glass composition essentially comprising 60 to 70 wt % SiO2, 5 to 20 wt % Al2O3, 0 to 1 wt % Li2O, 3 to 18 wt % Na2O, 0 to 9 wt % K2O, 0 to 10 wt % MgO, 1 to 15 wt % CaO, 0 to 4.5 wt % SrO, 0 to 1 wt % BaO, 0 to 1 wt % TiO2 and 0 to 1 wt % ZrO2, wherein the sum of Li2O, Na2O and K2O is from 5 to 25 wt %, and the sum of MgO, CaO, SrO and BaO is from 5 to 20 wt %.

Abstract: A method of producing an inorganic molded item comprising a matrix composed of an inorganic ceramic and an inorganic filler dispersed within the matrix is provided. The method includes heating a silicone-based molded object comprising a matrix composed of a solid silicone and an inorganic filler dispersed within the matrix, under a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature within a range from 400 to 1,500° C. This method suffers almost no volumetric shrinkage, and yields a molded item with the intended shape and dimensions, and a favorable level of strength.

Abstract: An I. S. Machine includes a blow station having a blow mold which closes to support a parison with the supported parison undergoing reheat and then being blown into a bottle. When reheat takes place air at low pressure is supplied to the blow tube to pressurize the interior of the parison to prevent the formation of a birdswing in a blown bottle. Air at a second pressure is supplied to the blow tube for blowing the parison into a bottle following reheat.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical fiber preform having a large size soot porous body is provided wherein opposite ends of the rod are heated by heating means to achieve a predetermined temperature which is increased in a controlled manner in a stepwise mode or a gradual mode or a non-linear mode by varying flow rate and/or ratio of oxyhydrogen gases to heating means to achieve a particular temperature and soot porous body of desired diameter. In one embodiment, the predetermined temperature is increased to achieve a particular temperature and an intermediate diameter of soot porous body, wherein the particular temperature is optionally maintained till a soot porous body of a desired diameter is produced which is subjected to sintering process to produce the optical fiber preform having a large size soot porous body.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing continuous filaments for streams of molten inorganic material includes a feeder for supplying the molten streams, cooling fins for cooling the molten streams, and cooling support fins for supporting the feeder and for cooling the molten streams. The cooling support fin has an upper open channel that holds a support bar for at least partially supporting the feeder.

Abstract: The disposable knit gloves are made from a combination yarn, preferably a core spun yarn with a latex core and natural or synthetic yarn sheaths. A drawstring bag may be used as a dispensing container for the gloves.

Abstract: A netting, knitted from fringes and weft threads is provided in which at least one fringe in at least one marginal region of the netting is shorter than the remaining fringes of the netting. The invention relates, furthermore, to a method for producing the netting on a knitting machine, during the knitting of the netting shorter loops for forming stitches from which the fringes are knitted being generated in at least one marginal region than in the remaining regions of the netting. Moreover, a knitting machine for producing a netting is described, which comprises a first lay bar for feeding the weft threads, a second lay bar for feeding the longitudinal threads, a needle bar with needles and a take-up device, at at least one position on the needle bar at which the marginal region of the netting is knitted the needle being positioned higher than the remaining needles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laundry machine, which has an improved external design, facilitates the connection of a control panel to a case and the separation of the control panel from the case, and prevents parts from going missing during the connection of the control panel to the case and the separation of the control panel from the case. The laundry machine includes the case; the control panel provided with at least one fastening groove having a fastening hole formed therein, and connected to the case by a fastening member fastened into the fastening hole; and a cover to open and close the fastening groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry machine having control panel to which a display secured. A laundry machine including a control panel in which a display for displaying operational conditions is provided, the laundry machine includes a mounting part provided in a predetermined portion of the control panel to mount the display therein, at least one insert groove provided at the mounting part, and an insert protrusion provided at the display, corresponding to the at least one insert groove.

Abstract: A front-loading drum-type washing machine includes an appliance housing, a suds container, and a drum rotatably mounted in the suds container. A bellows seal extends around a loading opening between the housing and the suds container. An injection device penetrates a wall of the bellows seal above the loading opening. An illumination device penetrates the wall of the bellows seal above the loading opening side-by-side with the injection device. A bridging element bridges a distance between the illumination and injection devices.

Abstract: A combined laundry machine including a new conceptional pedestal dryer that is capable of performing a drying operation while serving as a base for supporting a washer or a dryer is disclosed. The combined laundry machine includes a washer, a first pedestal dryer including a first container for supporting the washer, the first container having a drying space for drying an object to be dried using hot air supplied from a first hot air supply unit, a clothes dryer, and a second pedestal dryer including a second container for supporting the clothes dryer, the second container having a drying space for drying an object to be dried using hot air supplied from a second hot air supply unit.

Abstract: A multiple laundry treating machine having an auxiliary laundry treating space that is capable of performing a drying operation and a refreshing operation using an auxiliary space serving as a base is disclosed. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a laundry treating machine including a main laundry treating unit for performing various laundry treating operations by the rotation of a drum and an auxiliary laundry treating unit, separated from the main laundry treating unit, for performing a laundry treating operation using circulating air or steam, and a monitor device for remotely controlling and monitoring the operation of the main laundry treating unit and the auxiliary laundry treating unit through a data communication with the laundry treating machine.

Abstract: An auxiliary dryer that can be coupled to a general laundry machine and a multiple laundry machine constructed in a structure in which the auxiliary dryer is coupled to the general laundry machine are disclosed. The multiple laundry machine includes a laundry machine that performs washing or drying laundry received in a body thereof, an auxiliary dryer body having a laundry receiving part defined therein for receiving laundry, a coupling unit for coupling the auxiliary dryer body to one side of the laundry machine, and an ultraviolet ray sterilizing unit provided at the auxiliary dryer body for sterilizing the laundry, received in the laundry receiving part, using ultraviolet rays. According to the present invention, it is possible to treat and sterilize a small quantity of laundry using the auxiliary dryer without the operation of the relatively large-sized laundry machine. Consequently, the present invention has the effect of accomplishing convenient use and reducing the energy consumption.

Abstract: Method for reducing energy consumption in a laundry machine of the automatic type and comprising: a washing means to be rotatively driven by an electric motor during the agitation and spinning phases, and a control means which is operatively associated with the electric motor so as to instruct energization thereof. Said method comprises the steps of: providing energization of the electric motor upon start of each rotation of the washing means in a direction, with a certain percentage of the effective voltage of the electric power supply; maintaining the full energization of the electric motor during a predetermined period of time with an effective voltage at least equal to the certain percentage of the effective voltage of electric power supply to allow the electric motor and the washing means to reach a desired rotation regime; and adjusting the effective voltage applied to the electric motor to a value sufficient to maintain a desired rotation regime of the washing means.

Abstract: An auxiliary dryer and a complex laundry machine are disclosed, by which a laundry machine having a relatively large size can be conveniently operated to save energy in a manner of handling a small laundry and the like without out driving the laundry machine. The present invention includes a body having a laundry accommodating part for accommodating a laundry therein, a hot air supplying means provided within the body to supply hot air to the laundry accommodating part, and a safety means for preventing a safety accident from being caused to a user by the hot air supplying means.

Abstract: A word-based combination locking device comprising a body, a locking mechanism and a plurality of wheels. The wheels rotate relative to the body and locking mechanism and display a plurality of letters across the device. The wheels and the letters are configured to simultaneously spell two or more words across the device.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a plurality of lock devices and a locking chain. Each lock device includes: a lock housing unit including upper and lower lock housings respectively formed with a rod hole and a jaw hole; a jaw actuating unit including a jaw actuator operable to move between locking and unlocking positions, and an urging member for urging the jaw actuator to the locking position, the jaw actuator having a ring portion and an operating rod extending through the rod hole; and a jaw unit including two locking jaws each having a hooking section that extends out of the jaw hole and an opposite force bearing section, and two biasing members for biasing the force bearing sections toward each other. The locking chain is extended removably through the positioning rings and the ring portion of each of the lock devices.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device for use with a bag, such as a purse, backpack or computer bag. The device includes a housing with a connector attached to the housing, and a locking member with a retractable cord attached to an opposing side of the housing for use in securing the bag to a stationary object. The device may further include a second locking member attached to the connector through and attachment means for securing a zipper on a bag to prevent easy access to the contents of the bag.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for locking the mobility of a first element which is movably mounted in a first direction, by means of a second element which is movably mounted in a second direction transversely with respect to the first direction. The first element has a toothed contour with at least two teeth and a tooth gap which lies between them. Tooth gap has a tooth gap length in the first direction. The second element has a projection which has, in the first direction, a projection length which is shorter than the tooth gap length. The projection can be introduced into the tooth gap when there is a movement in the second direction, in order to lock the first element. The teeth each have a face which points towards the second element and has a first contour. The projection has a face which points towards the first element and has a second contour.

Abstract: A control pedal disabling device includes a housing having a side opening or notch for receiving a pedal assembly component. The opening has a forward surface for bearing against the underside of a pedal assembly component. A rod is slidably mounted to the housing. The rod is movable across the opening to trap the pedal assembly component in the opening. The rod is also movable forwardly from the housing to bear against a vehicle floor, thereby preventing movement of the pedal assembly component toward the vehicle floor.

Abstract: A lock is provided with an electronics module (30) by forming the lock with a body (10) and a separate unit (18). The unit (18) includes a locking mechanism (23) and is inserted and removed from the lock body (10), removal allowing easy access to the electronics module (30) without requiring a separate access. This gives increased security. The locking mechanism (23), electronics module (30) and body (10) can be replaced with compatible components.

Abstract: A high security lock and key system with an increased number of code combinations wherein the blade of the key has a wave-like guiding surface at the side of the key blade which, upon insertion into an associated lock having a rotatable key plug, engages with one or more side locking tumblers in the lock cooperating with a side locking mechanism for locking the key plug against rotation. In order to provide an even higher number of possible code combinations, while preserving the overall dimensions of the locks and the keys of the system, an extra code level located at a longitudinally extending shelf surface, viz. at the upper boundary of the side material region where the wave-like guiding surface is cut at the side of the key blade. The invention also relates to a key and a key blade and to a lock for use in such a system.

Abstract: A cylinder lock device including: a body housing having a bore, with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the device; a rotatable cylindrical plug in the bore, the plug having an axially extending key slot from at least one end of the plug; a plurality of driver pins configurable substantially perpendicular to the key slot and located within the body housing and substantially outside of the plug; a plurality of tumbler pins corresponding to and positionable substantially collinear with each one of the plurality of driver pins and substantially inside the plug, the tumbler pins displaceable by a key to bias the driver pins to enable rotation of the plug, the driver pins adapted to displace the respective tumbler pins; and a displacement mechanism being deployed within the body housing and adapted to displace the plurality of driver pins thereby selectively enabling rotation of the plug when no key is present in the slot.

Abstract: A cylinder lock device including: a body housing having a bore having a first end and a second end, with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the device; a rotatable cylindrical plug in the bore, the plug having an axially extending key slot from the first end; a plurality of tumbler pins deployed at least partially within the plug and displaceable by a key to enable rotation of the plug; and an opening mechanism comprising a shaft connected to a key emulator and wherein the key emulator is translatable into the key slot from within the body housing, the key emulator shaped to match and engage the plurality of tumbler pins, and adapted to displace the plurality of tumbler pins, thereby selectively enabling rotation of the plug.

Abstract: A device for aligning the input apparatuses and the channels in a rolling stand is characterised in that it comprises: a measurement instrument (20) equipped with means (22, F, 23) for detecting the position of the surfaces of the channels (4), at least one electronic sensor (24) suitable for receiving such position detection and instrumentation for displaying the detection and its processing, and for providing the detected position.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a one-piece flexible tube connector includes obtaining a tube blank having an initial length, an initial outer diameter, and an initial wall thickness. The tube blank is secured in a fixture and fed longitudinally into a forming tool. During the forming process, one of the tube blank and the forming tool is spun increasing an initial wall thickness of a portion of the tube blank to a second wall thickness, while the initial outer diameter of the tube blank is controlled. The thickened portion of the tube blank extends along a second length of the tube blank that is less than the initial length. After the spinning process, an attachment feature, such as a barbed feature, is formed or machined into the thickened portion of the tube blank to produce the one-piece flexible tube connector.

Abstract: A computer controlled roll-forming apparatus is adapted to provide a repeating pattern of different longitudinal shapes to a continuous beam “on the fly” during the roll-forming process. A sweep station on the apparatus includes a primary bending roller tangentially engaging the continuous beam along the line level and an armature for biasing the continuous beam against the primary bending roller for a distance partially around a downstream side of the primary bending roller to form a sweep. Further, actuators adjustably move the armature at least partially around the downstream side of the primary bending roller between at least first and second positions for imparting multiple different longitudinal shapes into the continuous beam. In one form, the apparatus also includes a coordinated cut-off, so that when separated into bumper beam segments, the ends of the individual beam segments have a greater sweep than their center sections.

Abstract: A clamping sleeve for a shelf includes an intermediate neck portion and two open ends. The clamping sleeve is formed by pressing a metal plate, with an outwardly tapering conic coupling portion formed between the intermediate neck portion and each open end. A method and an apparatus for forming such a clamping sleeve are also disclosed.

Abstract: An indexer is used on or in combination with a sheet bending brake to cut or bend a piece of sheet metal at a predetermined location without having to make pre-measurements and marks. The indexer comprises a scale and a rotable shaft having a handle. A first bending arm with a gauge and opposed second and third bending arms are connected to the shaft. Second and third arms each have a stop that positions the sheet metal to make a cut or bend at the predetermined location. An example of a method of using the indexer is also discussed.

Abstract: A method and tool for the production of three-dimensional attachments out of a flat strip by forming and fine blanking operations, especially for car seat components or the like. The flat strip is fed into a tool, at least one plate is stamped out of the plate in the tool, the plate is processed into an attachment in multiple processing steps, at first by fine blanking, in a following second step the developed burrs are flattened and then without finishing the attachment is removed from the tool ready for mounting. Attachments with complex geometry can be produced by combined fine blanking and forming operations in such a way, that mountable and burr-free parts with very small tolerances, high accuracy and process safety can be provided at effective costs.

Abstract: Radial compression mechanism includes a plurality of dies each having an elongated arcuate body with an outer end pivotally attached to a hinge plate and an inner working tip. The dies are mounted on the hinge plate in an inwardly spiraling orientation with the outer ends positioned in a circle and the working tips cooperating to define a central product-receiving cylindrically-shaped cavity. The product-receiving cavity is transitional between an open and a closed orientation. The working tip of each die has a sliding surface and a working surface with the sliding surface positioned in parallel juxtaposition to the working surface of an adjacent die and a constant width gap therebetween. Driving mechanism is coupled to rotatably drive all of the dies in unison to transition between open and closed orientations. The width of the gap remains constant during transition and between the open and closed orientations.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing the stress state of compressed ends of compressed tubes are disclosed. The methods and systems may provide a reduced tensile residual stress state, or even a compressive residual stress state. Tube products produced from the same are also provided.

Abstract: In a method of making a sheet metal part for motor vehicles, a blank is placed with its opposite length sides between outer lower forming jaws of a die. The blank is then clamped by moving the outer lower forming jaws toward one another. Outer upper forming jaws are then moved to their closed position so that the length sides of the blank are secured in place between the lower and upper forming jaws. The lower and upper forming jaws and a press tool are then moved toward one another, and the blank is shaped to its final configuration to produce a sheet metal part.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an assembly. The assembly includes a stripper plate having a stripper plate face and defining and elongate opening extending through the stripper plate face and into the stripper plate. A punch of the assembly is slidably disposed in the elongate opening, the punch having a punch profile shaped to conform to the elongate opening. The assembly includes a die in alignment with the stripper plate, the die having a die face opposed to the stripper plate face, the face defining a die opening which is substantially coextensive with the elongate opening of the stripper plate, the die defining a plurality of wetting lumens extending through the die, with each lumen terminating in the die face near the die opening, each of the lumens adapted to dispense a lubricant to the die face and along the die opening.

Abstract: A guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a base having a flat mounting face and at least one marginal fastener aperture to detachably mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. The assembly also includes a guide pin having a central portion closely received in the central guide aperture of the base for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and an associated die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at a first end thereof which abuts the mounting face of the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at the opposite or second end thereof with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the second end of the guide pin on the die pad. A first fastener extends through the marginal fastener aperture in the base to securely, yet detachably, connect the same with the die shoe. A second fastener securely, yet detachably, connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

Abstract: The invention concerns a procedure for the dynamic diagnosis of an exhaust gas probe disposed in an exhaust gas duct of an internal combustion engine after the emission control system. Provision is made according to the invention for the dynamic diagnosis to be implemented simultaneously with a precipitous change of a Lambda value of the exhaust gas from rich to lean or from lean to rich. During the operating time of an internal combustion engine, step changes in the mixture composition occur for different reasons from rich to lean and from lean to rich. If a dynamic diagnosis of the exhaust gas probe is implemented during such a step change of the mixture composition, provision must not be specially made for such a step change in the diagnosis, which can lead to increased emissions. It is simply to be taken into regard that the mixture composition is suited to the effect that the diffusion barrier is not eliminated due to mixture displacements, which are too large.

Abstract: A mold-clamping force is detected based on an output from a strain detection apparatus (30) provided to a mold-clamping apparatus of a molding machine. A first output value output from the strain detection apparatus (30) is detected when the mold-clamping apparatus is in a maximum mold open state. A second output value output from the strain detection apparatus (30) is corrected based on the first output value when a mold-clamping force is generated by the mold-clamping apparatus. The mold-clamping force is acquired based on the corrected second output value. A correction is made after converting an output from the strain detection apparatus (30) into a digital value, or a strain gauge (50) is used so as to change a reference voltage supplied to a comparison amplifier of the strain gauge using the strain gauge based on the first output value.

Abstract: A tester for testing an active wheel speed sensor of a vehicle, comprising: a module testing portion to assess operation of a system control module by monitoring an electrical output from the system control module and to indicate proper operation of the system control module with a first indicator; and a sensor testing portion to assess the operation of the active wheel speed sensor and to indicate proper operation with a second indicator.

Abstract: An angular rate sensor includes an oscillator having a pair of arm portions extending parallel to each other, and a stem portion continuously formed to the arm portions, driving means for oscillating the arm portions in directions opposite to each other, and distortion detecting means for detecting a distortion of the arm potions in a distorted direction of the arm portions by a Coriolis force. The angular rate sensor further includes correction driving means for driving the arm portions in the distorted direction of the arm portions by the Coriolis force, and a correction circuit for controlling the correction driving means to drive the arm portions in such a direction as to cancel a false distortion of the arm portions, the false distortion being detected by the distortion detecting means without being subjected to the Coriolis force.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a valve having a valve element movable between a flow blocking position and a flow passing position includes pressurizing fluid directed to the valve, increasing a current directed to the valve for controlling a position of the valve element, and sensing a pressure of the fluid. The method for calibrating the valve also includes determining if a time-derivative of the sensed fluid pressure is greater than a predetermined threshold over a predetermined period of time, and determining a cracking point current command directed to the valve. The cracking point current command is directed to the valve when the time-derivative of the sensed fluid pressure is greater than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A multi-purpose modular pyrolysis and thermal processing system (MPMPTPS) for pyrolyzing and/or vaporizing liquids and solids to create an evolved vapor suitable for introduction into a gas-chromatography and/or vapor detection system, thereby allowing detection, classification and/or identification characteristics of threat agents. The MPMPTPS system is capable of pyrolyzing and/or vaporizing liquid (in solution, suspension or colloidal form) and solid (in aerosol or powder form) form of biological and chemical threat agents in a manner that the evolved vapor may be introduced into Gas-Chromatography systems and/or vapor detection systems, without the use of any reagents and/or bottled gases.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing an analyte in a gas. The apparatus includes a gas collecting device within the apparatus for collecting the gas containing the analyte; a gas input in fluid communication with the gas collecting device for inputting the gas containing the analyte into the gas collecting device; an analyte interactant in fluid communication with the gas collecting device, wherein the analyte interactant, when contacted by the analyte, reacts to cause a change in thermal energy within the gas collecting device, and wherein the analyte interactant is disposed in a plurality of regions separate from one another; and a thermopile device that includes at least one thermopile thermally coupled to the gas collecting device to generate a signal in response to the change in thermal energy, wherein the signal embodies information useful in characterizing the analyte. The apparatus also may comprise a processor for processing such signals. A related method also is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing an analyte in a gas. The apparatus includes a gas collecting device within the apparatus for collecting the gas containing the analyte, a gas input in fluid communication with the gas collecting device for inputting the gas containing the analyte into the gas collecting device, an analyte interactant in fluid communication with the gas collecting device, wherein the analyte interactant, when contacted by the analyte, reacts to cause a change in thermal energy within the gas collecting device, the anlayte interactant being disposed in a plurality of regions separate from one another, a thermopile device comprising at least one thermopile thermally coupled to the gas collecting device to generate a signal in response to the change in thermal energy, wherein the signal comprises information useful in characterizing the analyte. A related method also is disclosed.

Abstract: A device for generating soot particles with a reproducible and variable size distribution includes a combustion chamber (1), to which it is possible to supply fuel and oxidation gas and in which a flame may be formed, which is fed by the fuel and by the oxidation gas and which generates soot particles, and a soot removal conduit (3), which is coupled with the combustion chamber, in that, for example, it comprises an inlet from it, wherein the soot removal conduit in addition includes an inlet for a quenching gas. The combustion chamber and the soot removal conduit are part of a hollow space, which is capable of being decoupled from the ambient air in such a manner, that it is possible for it to be impinged by a pressure, which is different from the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A detector for monitoring the low levels of differential pressures and the rate of mass flow rate of gas (air, e.g.) in a duct. The sensor's temperature is maintained at a constant gradient above temperature of the flowing gas, typically 4-7° C. higher. The detector consists of two thermally decoupled sensors—one is the air temperature sensor and the other is a temperature sensor coupled to a heater. The sensors are connected to an electronic servo circuit that controls electric power supplied to the heater. The sensors are positioned outside of the air duct and coupled to the duct via a relatively thin sensing tube protruding inside the duct. The end of the tube has an opening facing downstream of the gas flow, thus being exposed to a static gas pressure.

Abstract: A multiple-link leak detector apparatus to be used on a floor or other substantially flat surface and in conjunction with an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes a multiple-link sensor having two or more bodies linked together, each link body having at least two spaced apart sensor elements, and an electronics module associated with the sensor elements. The multiple-link sensor is shaped and dimensioned to rest atop the floor and can be positioned beside or around an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The sensor elements extend longitudinally along the link body, wherein the sensor elements are operative to sense the presence of water on the floor. Finally, the electronics module is coupled to the sensor elements to trigger an alert in response to the presence of water on the floor.

Abstract: A collector line for leakage monitoring and leakage location at a plant includes a carrier tube having a wall with openings formed therein, which are sealed with silicone rubber. This makes it possible to use the collector line during low ambient temperatures. A device and a method for leakage monitoring and leakage location and a pipeline having a collector line, are also provided.