Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes: an icemaker case on a door; an icemaker door on the icemaker case, the icemaker door being rotatable; a holding part on the icemaker case; and a lever assembly. The lever assembly is coupled to the icemaker door to be rotatable in order to engage or disengage with the holding part.

Abstract: A refrigeration device comprising two refrigerated regions, whose temperature is independently regulated and which are supplied with cold air from a common evaporator chamber. A flap is situated in one branch of a cold air conduit, which connects the refrigerated regions to the evaporator chamber, said flap being pivotable between two positions, each of which seals a respective branch of the conduit. The pivoting displacement of the flap is driven by an eccentric cam.

Abstract: A heating and/or cooling system which incorporates one or more modular dedicated heat recovery refrigeration units each of which includes at least one compressor, an evaporator and a condenser. The system captures and utilizes condenser circuit heat which would otherwise be wasted. A variable speed circulating water pump circulates water through each evaporator/condenser, which are connected in parallel across the respective supply line and return line. A master controller activates and deactivates individual compressors in accordance with load demand. Shut-off valves close off the water flow through the respective evaporator and/or condenser of any units deactivated and the resulting changes in the pressure differential in the supply and return lines is sensed by sensor which sends a signal to the pump motor speed controller which changes the output of the pump to restore a predetermined pressure differential.

Abstract: A motor-driven compressor has a compression mechanism, a rotary shaft, an electric motor, a motor drive circuit and a housing assembly. The compression mechanism, the electric motor and the motor drive circuit are disposed along the axial direction of the rotary shaft in the housing assembly. The housing assembly has first and second housings. The first housing mounts the electric motor and the compression mechanism. The first housing has first and second mounting lugs formed integrally with the peripheral surface of the first housing. The second housing is joined to the first housing for accommodating the motor drive circuit. The second housing has a third mounting lug formed integrally with the second housing. The first through third mounting lugs are fastened to a mounting object to which the motor-driven compressor is to be mounted by means of fastening members.

Abstract: An LNG facility employing an enhanced fuel gas control system. The enhanced fuel gas control system is operable to produce fuel gas having a substantially constant Modified Wobbe Index (MWI) during start-up and steady-state operation of the LNG facility by processing one or more intermediate process streams in a fuel gas separator. In one embodiment, the fuel gas separator employs a hydrocarbon-separating membrane, which can remove heavy hydrocarbons and/or concentrate nitrogen from the incoming process streams.

Abstract: An LNG facility employing a heavies enriching stream to increase the flexibility of the LNG facility by allowing feed gas streams of widely varying compositions to be processed while producing on-spec LNG.

Abstract: An article of jewelry preferably in the form of a pendant having a hollow compartment therein which is accessible by a threaded or press fitted cap which upon opening the container permits access to an article retaining apparatus. The article retaining apparatus can be solid, hollow or formed of a mesh material which permits visibility of the retained object and includes a slot for insertion of a retained object. The article retained may be an object having a reference to luck, power, love or protection and may include either hair or paper or small object.

Abstract: A ring and bracelet combination is formed from a plurality of segments pivotally linked together. Each segment has a digit sized opening therethrough. A decorative head is hingedly connected to the one end segment and a clasp is piviotally connected to another end segment. When the segments are end to end the combination is in a bracelet configuration, and when the segments are accordioned together with the openings aligned, the combination is in a ring configuration.

Abstract: A disposable, threaded, multi-component body jewelry instrument provides safe and reliable extraction and insertion of body jewelry and stretching of a piercing site. Body jewelry can be inserted and extracted from either end of the piercing site. A piercing site can be stretched from either end of the piercing site. Body jewelry with female and male attachable ends can be accommodated. In an example configuration, the multi-component body jewelry instrument comprises a first component having a female threaded portion, a second component having dual male threaded portions, and a third component having a female threaded portion. Another example embodiment comprises a kit containing the multi-component body jewelry instrument.

Abstract: An interchangeable ring system jewelry (20) consisting of a custom ring assembly (18) which can be assembled according to the user's desire, manually or by using specific tools (28L, 28R). The custom ring assembly (18) is comprised of an elongated flanged ring shank (22), an inner threaded nut-like interlocking ring (26), and an interchangeable inner ring (24). The flanged ring (22) in its preferred configuration is comprised of a fixed flange ring (36), fixed to one of its ends, and an external thread (32) on the other end. The inner ring (24) is slid onto the flanged ring shank (22), up to the fixed flange ring (36). The interlocking ring (26) interlocks to the flanged ring shank (22), screwed to its threaded end using specific tools (28L, 28R) or manually. In this way, the inner ring (24) is delimited between the interlocking ring (26) and the fixed flange ring (36) of the flanged ring shank, creating ready-to-wear custom ring jewelry.

Abstract: A double bevel type double-knit circular knitting machine includes an inner annular needle cylinder holder and an outer annular needle cylinder holder configured to show a double bevel profile, and inner base member and an outer base member respectively affixed to the inner annular needle cylinder holder and the outer annular needle cylinder holder to hold sector-shaped inner cam adjustment members and outer cam adjustment members respectively, inner cam blocks and outer cam blocks respectively affixed to the inner base member and the outer base member, and inner and outer needles respectively arranged between the inner annular needle cylinder holder and the inner cam blocks and between the outer annular needle cylinder holder and the outer cam blocks and reciprocating in respective needle tracks in the inner cam blocks and the outer cam blocks to perform a knitting process.

Abstract: In the field of garment manufacture there is a need for an improved manner of joining two stretchable fabric portions to one another, in a desired configuration, that produces an unobtrusive join of sufficient strength which is able to accommodate stretching of the fabric portions.

Abstract: A washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes a housing, a tub disposed in the housing, a laundry drum rotatably mounted in the tub, and an anti-vibration device on the tub.

Abstract: A dehydrating device comprises a tappet unit, a transmission unit and a rotation unit, wherein the rotation unit comprises a bearing member and a transmission shaft. A aquiferous member is disposed in the bearing member, and then the operation of the tappet unit is beginning. The tappet unit then mechanically drives the transmission unit and the rotation unit so as to dewater the aquiferous member.

Abstract: A steam generator for a laundry machine is disclosed, in which the power supplied to a heater is cut off before a water level of water used to generate steam is lower than an end of the heater, thereby avoiding a risk of fire. The steam generator includes a case coupled with the main body of the laundry machine. A heater is provided inside the case. A temperature fuse is provided inside the case when a coupling portion couples the case with the main body of the temperature fuse is configured to be higher than the heater based on a horizontal line.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved restrain for immobilizing an individual. The restraint includes a central support that is secured in front of an individual and which simultaneously secures the neck and thighs. The restrain thereby forces the individual to bend at both the waist and the knees to severely limit the individual's range of movement. The restraint finds particular application in connection with law enforcement activities or other situations where it is necessary to easily and effectively immobilize an individual.

Abstract: A combination padlock has a base, a cover, a lock core assembly and a shackle. The base has a key chamber and a shackle mount. The cover is slidably mounted pivotally on the base to cover the chamber and has a shackle mount. The shackle mount of the cover selectively cooperates with the shackle mount of the base to form a locking recess. The lock core assembly is a combination lock core and is mounted in the base. The shackle combines with the lock core assembly to provide the combination padlock a locking capability and is mounted in the locking recess to prevent the cover sliding relative to the base. Consequently, a user can lock their keys in the chamber and lock the padlock in a preferred place so need not carry the keys everywhere.

Abstract: The invention relates to an unlocking device for actuating a control device which is in locked condition in order to release it. Said unlocking device comprises an actuating magnet which, guided in a coil base and/or in housing elements (28) of the actuating magnet, has an actuating element that can be displaced and that releases, in an actuation position, an unlocking path for a control unit having a locking element (30). Said locking element, when unlocked by means of the actuating element via the control device, releases the trajectory for the control device to be actuated. The invention is characterized in that the locking device (30) is guided in the housing element (28) of the actuating magnet and prevents the control device from being unintentionally locked again by being maintaining it in the unlocked position on the same by means of a blocking part (48), the unlocked position corresponding to a release of the control device.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism are disclosed.

Abstract: The cupboard forming a display cabinet comprises at least one pane (1) fixed on a shoe (4) moving along a rail and an electromagnetic lock (7) housed in the frame (11) of the cupboard, so that its bolt (7a) can interact with a notch (6) formed on the shoe when the pane is in the locked position. In order to identify the locking of the pane, the rail may have a lateral protrusion (9) and the cupboard may contain an electric circuit (8) including a contact between the bolt of the lock and the protrusion, the closure of the circuit allowing the desired identification.

Abstract: The electronic tag of the present invention is mounted under the door holder on the front and right side of the container and the lock bolt on the electronic tag is inserted into the holes of the container door handle and the door seal turnover panel. The lock cap screws to the lock bolt tightly, so that the lock bolt can not be pulled out from the electronic tag. The electronic tag adopts RFID technique, GPS satellite positing and identifying technique and un-touching approach switch door seal technique. When the lock cap screws onto the lock bolt, the door closing information is recorded; when the lock cap screws out from the lock bolt, the door opening information is recorded. The present invention identifies, reads and writes the freight information, logistics information, door seal information of the container through the electronic tag in an un-touching manner. The electronic tag has large storage volume, long life span, and good security.

Abstract: A door lock includes a case mounted in a door and an inside handle mounted to an inner side of the door. A latch bolt is operably connected to the inside handle and movable between an extended, latching position and a retracted, unlatching position. A spring device is mounted to a deadbolt for biasing the deadbolt from a retracted, unlocking position toward an extended, locking position. A positioning member engages with and retains the deadbolt when the deadbolt is in the retracted position. An auxiliary bolt is operably connected to the positioning member and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The auxiliary bolt disengages the positioning member from the deadbolt when the auxiliary bolt is in the retracted position such that the deadbolt is moved to the extended position by the spring device.

Abstract: A lock assembly for securing a movable panel in a locked condition relative to an adjacent stationary frame, according to one embodiment of the present invention, includes a first plate defining a pair of first receiving apertures and being constructed and arranged with a first mounting portion having a substantially planar mounting surface for being attached to the movable panel, a second plate defining a pair of second receiving apertures and being constructed and arranged with a second mounting portion having a substantially planar mounting surface for being attached to the stationary frame, a pair of locking members constructed and arranged for insertion through a corresponding pair of the first and second receiving apertures when the movable panel is closed relative to the stationary frame and wherein the substantially planar mounting surface of the first mounting portion is substantially parallel with and facing the substantially planar mounting surface of the second mounting portion.

Abstract: A status indicating latch comprises a housing having a flange, and the flange has a plurality of apertures transversing the flange. A plurality of attachment means attach the housing flange to a panel. The panel further comprises an activation tool port that an activation tool is inserted into. The activation tool rotates a rotatable lock mechanism disposed within the housing. The lock mechanism comprises a shaft, an activation tool engagement member, a plunger disposed within the shaft and connected to the activation tool engagement member, a cam operatively connected to said plunger, and a plunger biasing means that biases the plunger upwards when the lock mechanism is locked. A guide operatively connected to the cam operates upon a pivot arm that is pivotally connected to the housing and slidably connected to the guide.

Abstract: A motorized lock for a vending machine provides a simple lever mechanism that provides two separate points of engagement between the door and the machine to resist tampering and provide for more even pull in of a gasketed door.

Abstract: A locking device for a vehicle that is equipped with a rotor having a notch to break the rotor when an excessive external force is applied from the outside may include a retaining groove that is recessed from outer surface of the rotor toward the center thereof, and/or a locking pin coupling the rotor and a rotor case, the locking pin inserted into the retaining groove of the rotor through the rotor case, wherein the rotor is rotatably coupled to the rotor case therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism for locking a shift lever of a vehicle equipped with a smart key system that can be applied to a vehicle equipped with a smart key system at relatively low cost and convenient to use, and can secure safety against possible accidents by children's misoperation and overcome the defects of mechanisms for locking the steering column in the related art

Abstract: This invention provides a rolling method and a rolling apparatus, for flat-rolled metal materials capable of stably producing flat-rolled metal materials not having, or having extremely little, camber. A rolling method for a flat-rolled metal material uses rolling equipment including a rolling mill and at least a pair of pinch rolls for clamping a rolled material on the exit side of the rolling mill having a mechanism in which either one, or both, of Upper and lower roll assemblies have a mechanism for supporting a work roll by split backup rolls split into at least three segments in an axial direction, the split backup roll group having a construction for supporting both a vertical direction load and a rolling direction load acting on the contacting work roll and each of the split backup rolls independently having a load measuring device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling a hem profile in roll-forming processes are described. An example roll-forming apparatus includes a first plurality of work rolls to form a first hem on a material and a second plurality of work rolls. One of the second plurality of work rolls is adjustable relative to an opposing work roll and to the first plurality of work rolls to adjustably control a profile of the first hem.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for feeding lubricant during hot rolling, in which the surfaces of the rolling rolls are fed with a lubricating emulsion, characterized in that said lubricating emulsion, consisting of a lubricating oil having a viscosity between 10 cSt and 400 cSt at 40° C., mixed with water, is directed onto the surfaces of the rolling rolls via at least one lubricant feed nozzle, at a temperature above 0° C. but below 25° C.

Abstract: A mandrel usable for expanding a medical device is disclosed. The mandrel includes a first tube portion having a first lumen and a first tube diameter. A second tube portion extends from the first tube portion; the second tube portion is configured to receive a medical device. A second tube diameter is smaller than the first tube diameter. A plurality of tube segments are separated by a plurality of slots formed in the mandrel, while a second lumen is in communication with the first lumen. At least a portion of the plurality of tube segments is moveable outwardly to expand the medical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for machining a variable trim line of a panel, which can machine the variable trim line through a simple manipulation within a single process at the time of machining a trunk lid panel. The apparatus includes: an upper die unit disposed at an upper die steel and including a select retainer adapted to selectively punch the variable trim line of the panel, and an upper punch adapted to be moved forward and backward; and a lower die unit disposed at a lower die steel in such a fashion as to be directed opposite to the upper die unit in a row and adapted to push a strap caught in the lower die steel while cooperating with punching operation of the upper punch of the upper die unit. With the apparatus, a die manufacturing cost can be reduced, productivity can be increased and default rate can be reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a crimp die holder. The crimp die holder includes a main body portion, a pin, and a spring. The main body portion includes a first recess, a second recess, and an opening. The first recess extends from a first side of the main body portion to a middle section of the main body portion. The second recess extends from a second side of the main body portion to the middle section. The opening extends from a third side of the main body portion and through a section of the second recess. The pin is disposed within the opening. The pin includes a first portion along a length of the pin. The first portion of the pin is configured to engage with a portion of a crimp die at the section of the second recess. The spring is between the main body portion and the pin.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for checking and calibrating one or more concentration sensors in an open or closed system. More specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the disclosed method allows for the checking and calibration of one or more concentration sensors in which removal of the liquid from the system is required. In two additional embodiments, the disclosed methods allow for the checking and calibration of one or more concentration sensors without having to remove the liquid from the closed system thereby minimizing contamination of the system while at the same time greatly reducing or eliminating contact of the user with the liquid.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a scale in a fluid handling device needs to be calibrated includes weighing a storage tank of fluid a first time with a scale, transferring the fluid from the storage tank to an area of known volume, weighing the storage tank at a second time with the scale, after fluid has been moved to the area of known volume, determining the pressure of the fluid in the area of known volume with a pressure sensor, calculating a temperature of the fluid in the area of known volume with the determined pressure, calculating the weight of fluid in the area of known volume based on the calculated temperature, calculating the weight of fluid in the area of known volume based on the determined temperature and temperature, comparing a difference in weight of the storage tank between the first and second weighing times with the weight of the fluid in the area of known volume; and sending a first signal to a user indicating a calibration of the scale is not needed if the difference between the compar

Abstract: Weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems for weighing moving vehicles, the systems having the ability to automatically determine and periodically apply calibration factors to WIM scale readings. Auto-calibration may include transferring both WIM and static weight readings for the same vehicle to a database, associating the weight readings, collecting a number of such weight readings, and analyzing the differences between the WIM and static weight readings to calculate WIM scale calibration factors. The calibration factors may be based on vehicle characteristics such as vehicle weight, vehicle class and/or vehicle speed at the WIM scale.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate.

Abstract: A device to measure a fluid pressure comprises a pressure sensing element 10 and a pressure readout element 20. The pressure sensing element 10 comprises a cavity 11 capped by a flexible membrane 13, the cavity having a length d that varies with the fluid pressure P1 applied on the flexible membrane 13. The pressure readout element 20 comprises a light source 24 for providing an incident beam of a determined wavelength range directed towards the cavity and an optical spectral analyzer 25 for measuring a power spectrum of a return beam reflected by the cavity, and processing means 27 for determining the cavity length d and the fluid pressure P1 based on the power spectrum.

Abstract: A detecting and measuring device includes a base member, a circuit board secured on the base member, and a covering member secured on the base member to cover the circuit board; the circuit board has a detecting and measuring component fitted on a middle portion thereof; the detecting and measuring component is easily replaceable, and it is used to detect and measure oxygen concentration and other data; a power supply and a wireless communication module are connected to the detecting and measuring component; in use, the detecting and measuring component will continue detecting and measuring oxygen concentration and other data in the surroundings, and the wireless communication module will continue transferring the data obtained through the detecting and measuring component so that a person can receive the data by means of internet in other places or with a wireless communication device such as a cellular phone at a distance away.

Abstract: A NOx sensor diagnostic device for an internal combustion engine includes a NOx sensor disposed in the exhaust passage of the engine, through which exhaust air discharged from the engine flows, and configured to detect nitrogen oxide included in the exhaust air, an air supply device for supplying air to the exhaust passage, and a sensor determination device for making the NOx sensor detect nitrogen oxide in the exhaust passage, to which air is supplied by the air supply device while the engine is stopped, and for determining that the NOx sensor is abnormal when an output value of the NOx sensor is equal to or larger than a predetermined reference value.

Abstract: Methods and related systems are described for high pressure chromatographic analysis. The described system includes a flowpath adapted to flow a mobile phase and the sample at high pressures, an injector adapted to inject the fluid sample into a flowpath, a separation column adapted to operate at high pressures for separating various components, a detector and a processor that calculates the amount of at least one component of the fluid sample. The system can operate a pressures above 20 atm or even 100 atm, and temperatures above about 100 degrees Celsius. The system can deployed in a wellbore in a subterranean rock formation, and include fluid collection system for obtaining the fluid sample downhole. The system can also be located close to a wellhead and includes a tap in fluid communication with a surface flowline carrying produced fluids and the injector.

Abstract: A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/?0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively.

Abstract: A thickness shear mode (TSM) sensor having a visco-elastic polymer coating and a fundamental frequency greater than 20 MHz useful for organic vapor or gas detection. The TSM quartz resonators at a fundamental frequency of 96 MHz were evaluated for their performance in organic vapor sensing applications and results were compared with the performance of 10 and 20 MHz resonators. These devices were produced by chemical milling of AT-cut quartz. Seven test organic vapors were utilized at concentrations ranging from 0.2 volume percent to 13.7 volume percent in the vapor phase. In all cases, the rubbery polymer polyisobutylene was used as a sensing layer. Detailed results for various sensor parameters such as sensitivity, baseline noise and drift, limit of detection, response and recovery times, dynamic range, and repeatability for the 96 MHz device were compared with those for 10 and 20 MHz devices. The test case of benzene/polyisobutylene was chosen to make these detailed comparisons.

Abstract: Provided is a micro gas sensor including: a substrate; an open cavity and electrode pad separation grooves formed on the substrate; a plurality of electrode pads formed on an upper portion of the substrate and electrically insulated from each other by the electrode pad separation grooves; a micro heater connected to a plurality of the electrode pads by a bridge structure and suspended on the open cavity; a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the same plane between the micro heater and a plurality of the electrode pads in a cantilever array and suspended on the open cavity; and a gas sensing film formed to be hung down between microelectrode finger spacings of a plurality of the sensing electrodes to represent changes in characteristics according to a gas concentration by contacting surfaces of the micro heater and a plurality of the sensing electrodes.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for measuring the permeability of an anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. The apparatus includes a specimen container, an air reservoir and a recorder. The specimen container includes a can and a cover. The can includes a tunnel defined therein and a cavity in communication with the tunnel. The anode can be disposed in the cavity. The cover includes a tunnel defined therein and a bulger inserted in the cavity and pressed against the anode so that air can penetrate the anode and travel into the tunnel of the can from the tunnel of the cover. The air reservoir is in communication with the cover. The recorder measures and records the pressure and temperature of air in the air reservoir before and after the air is introduced into the specimen container from the air reservoir.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring the yield value of flowable material in a flow of flowable material comprise iteratively wetting a measuring body by the flowable material at a relatively constant temperature, subsequently permitting the flowable material to discharge for a discharge time so that the measuring body achieves approximately constant weight, using a functional unit in communication with the measuring body to determine a residual quantity of the flowable material which adheres to the measuring body after the discharge time, and determining the yield value of the flowable material based upon the quantity of the flowable material adhering on the measuring body.

Abstract: A block valve of the present invention comprises; a block portion (1) comprised of a trunk fluid channel penetrating the block portion (1) and four branch fluid channels branching in pair from the trunk fluid channel, and four valve members (2) for permitting or cutting of communication of each of the branch fluid channels, wherein the branch fluid channels are formed so that, in an arrow direction X indicating the extending direction of the trunk fluid channel, the forward valve member (2) do not ride over the backward valve member (2). Internal volume and residence area of the block valve of the present invention are smaller than those of conventional block valve.

Abstract: A processing apparatus is provided. The processing apparatus includes a processing portion, an actuator, a casing, a preload mechanism, a force sensor, and a detection unit. The processing portion includes a cutting edge. The actuator is configured to cause the processing portion to vibrate microscopically. The casing is configured to accommodate the actuator. The preload mechanism is disposed inside the casing and configured to impart a preload to the actuator. The force sensor is disposed between the cutting edge and the preload mechanism. The detection unit detects a cutting force of the processing portion based on an output of the force sensor.

Abstract: An Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) using a cantilevered probe containing a slider of a kind useable in a disk drive. The AFM may use a test surface similar to a disk surface in the disk drive and measure friction, lubricant depletion, and/or scratch test in the AFM to estimate the same under conditions experienced in the disk drive. The AFM may also include a Peltier plate thermally coupled to test object to maintain test surface at controlled test temperature. Refinements of the measurements are disclosed.

Abstract: This is a probe that can be used to measure any curl on a stack of sheets in a sheet stacking tray. In printing systems including electrophotographic systems, sheets tend to curl on edge portions. This curl can adversely affect the final copy and copies fed to finishing stations. This probe lightly contacts the upper stack surface and detects sheet curl especially on the edge portions of the stack. The probe measures deviations of the surface as compared to a starting point defined on the terminal edge of the stack. The information provided by the probe is then fed to a user or controlled for transmission to a correcting apparatus.