Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an air conditioner which is capable of, even when the direction of wind blown out from a blow-out port is greatly changed, efficiently releasing ions to a distant place. Specifically, the air conditioner according to the present invention is configured by including a wind direction changing plate 800 which changes the direction of wind W0 blown out from a blow-out port 5, an ion generating section 921a which is provided in the wind direction changing plate 800, and a guiding section 891 which, when the wind direction changing plate 800 is held in an inclined attitude oriented at an angle with respect to the blow-out direction of the wind, protects the ion generating section 921a by preventing the wind W0 blown out from the blow-out port 5 from being brought into direct contact with the ion generating section 921a, and which guides the wind flowing along the wind direction changing plate 800 into the ion generating section 921a.

Abstract: In my research and testing I referenced other name brand coolers in shape and made a prototype for demonstrating to public and testing. Research was done to make sure the cooler was not already on the market thru the U.S. patent database. To my findings there is nothing to this affect.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for refrigerator is provided by adding base oil with biphenols selected from 4,4?-methylenebis(2,6-di-t-butyl-phenol), 2?2-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-t-butylphenol), 2,2?-methylenebis(4-ethyl-6-t-butylphenol) and 4,4?-butylidenebis(3-methyl-6-t-butylphenol).

Abstract: When forming fins and heat transfer tubes by aluminum material, a pressure loss in the tube does not increase and a heat exchanger can be provided having heat transfer performance equal to or higher than a copper tube. The heat exchanger includes fins made of an aluminum material having a low deformation resistance and heat transfer tubes made of an aluminum material having a higher deformation resistance than the aluminum material forming the fins, and on whose internal surface the groove is provided to penetrate the fin to be fixed. It is also arranged that the tube axial direction (a) of the inner surface of the heat transfer tube and the direction (b) of the groove provided on the internal surface of the heat transfer tube are substantially parallel. In this case, the groove direction (b) forms an angle of 0 degrees to 2 degrees with respect to the tube axial direction (a) of the inner surface of the heat transfer tube. The depth of the groove of the heat transfer tube after tube expansion is 0.2 mm to 0.

Abstract: An evaporator includes a manifold receiving a distributor insert. The distributor insert receives the flow of refrigerant to be delivered into the manifold, and has openings to communicate this refrigerant into a plurality of chambers which are defined between adjacent dividing elements of the distributor insert within the manifold. In this manner, these chambers are each associated with distinct heat transfer tubes and such that these chambers are isolated from each other.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and releasing energy comprising directing inlet air into a vertical cold flue assembly having an air inlet at or near its top into which inlet air is directed and an exit at or near its bottom. The air is cooled within the cold flue assembly and a portion of moisture is removed from the air within the cold flue assembly. The air is directed out the exit of the cold flue assembly and compressed. The remaining moisture is substantially removed and the carbon dioxide is removed from the air by adsorption. The air is cooled in a main heat exchanger such that it is substantially liquefied using refrigerant loop air, the refrigerant loop air generated by a refrigerant loop process. The substantially liquefied air is directed to a storage apparatus. The refrigerant loop air is cooled by a mechanical chiller and by a plurality of refrigerant loop air expanders.

Abstract: Purified SiHCl3 and/or SiCl4 are used as a sweep gas across a permeate side of a gas separation membrane receiving effluent gas from a polysilicon reactor. The combined sweep gas and permeate is recycled to the reactor.

Abstract: An apparatus for solvent recovery from a solvent/gas mixture from the exhaust air of systems processing printing, painting or other solvents, wherein the solvent/gas mixture from at least one oil-containing solvent/gas mixture is cooled down to a temperature below the lower condensation temperature of the oil of the solvent mixture using a heat exchanger, wherein a further, second heat exchanger is connected upstream of the heat exchanger, said second heat exchanger cooling the solvent/gas mixture specifically to the condensation temperature of an oil present in the mixture and both heat exchangers produce a recovery unit.

Abstract: A gemstone is provided that has an improved brilliance, especially at the crown portion of the gemstone. The gemstone has a crown angle that is less than an ideal cut round diamond and, preferably the crown angle is less than 27 degrees. By reducing the crown angle of the gemstone, light entering one end of the crown portion may exit the opposite end of the gemstone. In addition, reducing the crown angle reduces the mass necessary for the gemstone. As a result, the gemstone has a width or diameter that corresponds to a larger mass gemstone that is cut according to conventional ideal proportions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an optical glass part, particularly of a motor vehicle headlight lens or a lens-like free form for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein glass is melted, wherein a perform is formed from the glass, and wherein from the perform the motor vehicle headlight lens or the lens-like free form for a motor vehicle headlight is bright molded, particularly on both sides, wherein the glass is melted in a melting unit having a capacity of no more than 80 kg/h, wherein the glass comprised 0.2 to 2% weight Al2O3, 0 to 1% by weight Li2O, 0.3 to 1.5% by weight Sb2O3, 0.3 to 2% weight TiO2, and 0 to 1% by weight Er2O3.

Abstract: A burner recessed from a combustion space in a burner block adjacent the combustion space injects a secondary reactant (a second portion of a first reactant) around and upstream of a stream of a primary reactant (a first portion of the first reactant) and a stream of a second reactant in order to prevent or inhibit deposition of material from recirculating gases in the combustion space upon the burner. The first reactant is one of a fuel and an oxidant while the second reactant is the other of a fuel and an oxidant. The secondary stream may be injected from a continuous annulus formed in an outer body of the burner or from a plurality of radially spaced holes formed in the outer body. The primary stream is injected from one of an inner bore formed in an inner body of the burner and a reactant annulus defined between the inner and outer bodies while the second reactant is injected from the other of the inner bore and the reactant annulus.

Abstract: A dehydration-sintering furnace includes a core tube configured to dehydrate and sinter a porous base material in fabrication of an optical fiber and having an outlet configured to discharge a vapor. The furnace includes a pressure-variation damper connected to the outlet of the core tube. The furnace includes a trap between the core tube and the pressure-variation damper for collecting the vapor.

Abstract: A method of forming high strength glass fibers in a refractory lined glass melter is disclosed. The refractory lined melter is suited to the batch compositions disclosed for the formation high modulus, and high-strength glass fibers. The glass composition for use in the method of the present invention is up to about 70.5 Weight % SiO2, 24.5 weight % Al2O3, 22 weight % alkaline earth oxides and may include small amounts of alkali metal oxides and ZrO2. Oxide based refractories included alumina, chromic oxide, silica, alumina-silica, zircon, zirconia-alumina-silica and combinations thereof. By using oxide based refractory lined furnaces the cost of production of glass fibers is substantially reduced in comparison with the cost of fibers using a platinum lined melting furnace. Fibers formed by the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention also relates to stain-masking cut resistant gloves and methods for making the same, the gloves comprising at least one aramid fiber and at least one lubricating fiber selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide fiber, polyolefin fiber, polyethylene fiber, acrylic fiber, and mixtures thereof; wherein up to and including 15 parts by weight of the total amount of fibers in the glove are provided with a dye or pigment such that they have a color different from the remaining fibers; the dye or pigment selected such that the colored fibers have a measured “L” value that is lower than the measured “L” value for the remaining fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchoring system of counterweights for washers and washer/dryer combos based on the presence of a plurality of tubular divaricable pins (40, 41,42) on the external walls of the plastic moulded tubs (1) that, after being inserted into through holes (21a) obtained on the said counterweights, are designed to receive suitable divaricating inserts (40b, 41b, 42b) to prevent uncoupling from the holes.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system comprises a compressible bottle having an outlet and containing a collapsible pouch. The bottle has a release control means disposed adjacent to the outlet.

Abstract: A locking mechanism wherein it is possible to fix the key inside the lock outphased from the original combination, thereby preventing the cylinder of the lock from turning. The security of the locking mechanism is also enhanced as the key cannot be expelled from the lock. Therefore it is impossible to insert any other key or picklock.

Abstract: Coated fertilizer wherein the fertilizer and animal feed comprises particles coated with a biomass composition comprising 5-35 wt. % solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m and 95-65 wt. % oil, a biomass composition wherein the biomass composition comprises solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D30 of less than 400 ?m and a process for the production of a biomass composition wherein a biomass composition comprising solid particles having a D50 between 100 and 1000 ?m is filtrated and the residue is grinded until the solid particles have a D50 between =0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m.

Abstract: This invention describes a mobile system for reducing emission of a slurry, such as a liquid manure, where said mobile system is mounted on a mobile unit and comprises a slurry tanker in liquid communication with means for adding/injecting an acid into said slurry, where said slurry tanker and/or means for adding/injecting an acid into said slurry is in communication with distributing means for allowing a reduced emission slurry to be placed on the application site, where said means for adding/injecting an acid into said slurry comprises an acid tank, where said acid tank is arranged as a front tank on said mobile unit.

Abstract: A system and method for amending existing soil to conserve water and fertilizer utilizes the application of a slurry comprised of phytosanitary certified organics and water. The method includes mechanically mixing a variety of organic materials into slurry which may be applied to a prepared section of land using a conventional pump, hose and nozzle or other types of commercially available spraying equipment. The composition of the slurry is specifically formulated for supplying nutrients and water while improving the water and fertilizer holding capabilities of the existing soil by homogenizing with the soil. The slurry comprises entirely organic ingredients which are selectively and custom blended with various nutrients, organic pesticides and/or organic herbicides to accommodate specific needs of agricultural products, horticultural species, grasses or other plant life being grown in the soil.

Abstract: The object is to strictly eliminate the difference in offset of work rolls at the upper and lower and left and right of the rolling mill occurring in the kiss roll state before rolling or during rolling and eliminate the problem of warping of the flat products or meander or camber due to the thrust force acting between the work rolls and backup rolls.

Abstract: A compression punch for a rotary press, with a shaft, a punch head disposed at one shaft end and a compression zone disposed at the other shaft end, wherein the punch head features an upper mirror surface, an outer cylinder surface and a curved transition zone between the mirror surface and the cylinder surface, wherein the mirror surface and the transition zone form a three-dimensional surface, whose course in at least one radial direction can be described by a mathematical function whose second derivative is continuous.

Abstract: A powered conduit bending tool comprises a portable drive housing including a handle and having a powered drive gear. A bracket is secured to the housing defining a pivot connection spaced from the drive gear. A guide is operatively secured to the housing. A platform is pivotally connected to the bracket at the pivot connection and includes a driven gear operatively engaging the drive gear to controllably pivot the platform. A shoe is removably mountable to the platform and comprises a first bender defining a downwardly opening arcuate channel selectively positionable proximate the guide. A hook is proximate one end of the bender for engaging a conduit received in the channel. In use, the guide supports a conduit engaged by the hook and pivotal movement of the shoe driven by the platform deforms the conduit as it passes by the guide.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an air-micrometer calibration device capable of securely causing an axis of a measuring-head tip portion and an axis of a master hole to coincide with each other.

Abstract: A transducer test system for testing accelerometers or velocity transducers includes a signal conditioner and a shaker that can be used in a field environment, for example by an avionics technician at an aircraft. A test transducer and a reference transducer, which is a known-good version of the test transducer, are mounted onto the shaker and electrically connected to the signal conditioner. The technician shakes the two transducers simultaneously by manually shaking the shaker. The signal conditioner receives and compares the signals output from the test and reference transducer in order to determine the operating condition of the test transducer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for checking the state of a pipette, which comprises a suction tube and a pipette tip. According to the invention, ultrasound is coupled into the wall of the suction tube and the damping of the ultrasonic signal is measured as a function of the frequency. The measured frequency-dependent damping is compared with at least one reference measurement or a calibration curve based on the reference measurements, in order to determine whether the pipette is in a functional condition and/or whether the pipette contains or has made contact with fluid. Furthermore, the invention relates to a pipetting method, which uses the inventive method for checking the state, a suction tube arrangement for a pipetting device for pipetting fluid and a pipetting device, with which the inventive methods can be carried out.

Abstract: A method for determining probe tip diameters with improved accuracy and reliability that includes performing a routine for determining probe tip diameter multiple times with the arm of the coordinate measurement machine in different machine positions. Diameter values associated with each of the calibration routines may be combined in a manner that provides more accurate diameter measurements.

Abstract: A device for the measurement of the influence of friction force on the wear characteristics of a material surface comprises a frame with a cover. A shaft is installed in the frame. A moveable element of a friction pair is fixed on the shaft. A holder of a pressed element of the friction pair and a clamp which applies a regulated load on the holder with the pressed friction element are installed in the cover. The holder of the pressed friction element is installed in a holder frame with first membranes which allow the motion only perpendicular to the axis of holder frame. The holder-frame is installed in the cover also with second membranes that allow it to move only in its axial direction. The system of the membranes damps the impact of inertial forces on the friction pair.

Abstract: To use a monolithic silica body in chromatography with a HPLC column or a GC column and to simplify the use thereof as a separation medium, it is intended to provide a method of cladding a main body of a monolithic adsorbent or separating agent with glass so as to protect the outer surface, and to provide a separation medium prepared by the method. To this end, a monolithic silica body alone is formed by molding, and the molding is coated with a glass body; and then the glass body and the monolithic silica body are fused and integrated at the melting temperature of the glass body at an appropriate pressure. The surface of the resulting monolithic silica body clad with glass is strongly protected by the glass, and the homogeneity of the interior of the monolithic silica body is maintained, and thus uniform flow of a sample solution ensures analytical accuracy.

Abstract: An assembly design for an oscillating resonator-based sensor where an oscillating crystal resonator such as a quartz crystal resonator is rigidly affixed or ‘mounted’ onto a solid substrate in such a fashion that the resonator can either rest flush against the substrate surface or upon a rigid mounting adhesive. Once cured, the mounting adhesive forms a liquid tight seal between the mounted resonator and the substrate such that only the sensing electrode surface will be exposed to fluids applied to the front side of the substrate. The mounted resonator assembly is designed in such a way that it can be interfaced with a fluid delivery system to form a liquid tight chamber or flow cell around the mounted resonator without incurring additional physical impact upon the mounted resonator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the quality of steam used in a process is disclosed. A pressure and temperature sensor is exposed to the steam on either side of an inline pressure drop device such as an orifice or pressure reducing valve. The measurements are transmitted to a controller that calculates the steam quality percentage or superheat value. An alarm is issued if the steam quality is beyond a predetermined tolerance.

Abstract: A passive leak detector for a glovebox glove is disclosed. Pressure drop inside the glove is measured overnight to determine if there is a leak in the glovebox glove.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods and devices for manufacturing and testing microfluidic chips having at least one capillary for through-flow of a fluid.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a leak between two fluid paths of an assembled plate heat exchanger by evacuating one or both fluid paths to a low pressure, introducing a test gas to one of the fluid paths to create a pressure differential between the fluid paths, and testing for the presence of test gas in the second fluid path.

Abstract: Apparatus for inspection of a fluid comprising: a channel portion, the channel portion having a channel inlet and a channel outlet separate from the channel inlet; a piezoelectric sensor element provided at a sensor position of the channel and arranged to contact fluid flowing through the channel portion from said channel inlet to said channel outlet, the apparatus being configured to determine a difference value being a value corresponding to a difference between a resonant frequency of oscillation of said piezoelectric element at a given moment in time and a reference resonant frequency.

Abstract: The invention concerns test elements, in particular diagnostic test elements, for determining the presence or concentration of biological, medical or biologically or medically effective substances including nucleic acids, proteins, viruses, microorganisms and cells, characterized in that these test elements contain nanofibers.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for detecting failure of an actuated component, particularly a valve. The method comprises determining a calibration step response and an in-use step response for the actuated component, determining any difference between the responses and comparing the difference to a pre-determined threshold indicating failure.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing a sensor unit of an internal combustion engine, in which an output signal of the sensor unit is compared to a setpoint value which is specified independently from the output signal. The setpoint value relates to a periodic characteristic, and the variation over time of the value of the output signal of the sensor unit or a variable which is derived from the value variation over time is analyzed with regard to this periodic characteristic.

Abstract: A plug-in sensor is provided which is suitable for determining at least one parameter of a fluid medium flowing in a main flow direction, especially of an intake air mass of an internal combustion engine flowing through a flow pipe. The plug-in sensor has a plug part that is able to be mounted in the flowing fluid medium, in a specified alignment to the main flow direction. In the plug part, at least one flow channel is provided having at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening, in the at least one flow channel at least one sensor is accommodated for determining the at least one parameter. The plug part has a profile at which at least one local pressure minimum sets in the flowing fluid medium. The at least one outlet opening is situated at the side of the plug part, in the region of the at least one pressure minimum.

Abstract: An exhaust passage (15) of an internal-combustion engine (10) includes a selective reduction NOx catalyst (34) and an after-catalyst NOx sensor (50) for detecting a NOx concentration Cr at the downstream thereof. Reducing agent is selectively added from an addition valve (40) to the NOx catalyst. A NOx concentration Ce at the upstream side of the NOx catalyst is detected or estimated. NOx concentrations Cr and Ce before and after the NOx catalyst, which were detected or estimated during the stoppage of an addition of the reducing agent, are compared to each other to thereby determine an abnormality of the after-catalyst NOx sensor (50). An abnormality diagnosis is executed while the addition of reducing agent is being stopped to remove an influence by the NOx catalyst.

Abstract: A test stand arrangement comprises an electric machine (4) for driving and/or loading a test object (1) which is connected by means of a connecting shaft (2) having an adapter flange (3) to the electric machine (4). To be able to establish the connection of the drivetrain and vehicle simulation with the real vehicle-specific combustion and transient behavior of the engine, the arrangement consisting of connecting shaft (2) and drive and load machine (4) has a constant, predetermined moment of inertia, and the mass and the moment of inertia of the adapter flange (3) are selected in such a manner that the resonant frequency of the system consisting of test object (1), adapter flange (3), connecting flange (2), and electric machine (4) for driving and/or loading the test object (1) lies between the idle frequency and the partial load frequency of the test object (1).

Abstract: Provided is a tire testing machine capable of measuring a force generated in a tire with high precision. The tire testing machine includes a spindle shaft (20) for holding a tire (T), a housing (22) for rotatably supporting the spindle shaft (20) through a rolling bearing (25), a running device (10) having a surface rotated by rotational driving and imparting a rotational force to a tire contacting the surface, and a measurement device (4) which is provided in the housing (22) and measures a force and moment generated in the spindle shaft (20) when the tire (T) is running. Furthermore, the tire testing machine includes a torque canceller (5) for preventing the spindle shaft (20) from such an impact that rotational friction torque (My1) generated by rotational friction, which is received by the spindle shaft (20) in the housing when the spindle shaft (20) rotates, is imparted onto the shaft (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for fastening an electronic detection unit (100) for tyres to a rim (J), this unit being of the type which is fastened to the valve (200), which valve comprises a part (210) outside the rim and a part (220) inside the rim, said device consisting of a connection module (300) connected on the one hand to the inner part (220) of the valve (200) and on the other hand to a preformed receptacle (400) for accommodating said electronic unit (100), distinguished in that said receptacle (400, 400a, 400b) forms an accommodation volume which is open on the tyre tread side. Applications: detection unit fastened to the vehicle wheels.

Abstract: The method includes extraction of gases contained in a mud, in order to obtain a gas stream of extracted gases containing hydrocarbons to be analyzed and at least one parasitic compound. The method includes transporting the gas stream through a transport line (54) and passing it through a separation column (121) in order to separate the hydrocarbons to be analyzed according to their elution times in the separation column (121). The parasitic compound is likely to have an elution time in the separation column (121) between the elution time for the first hydrocarbon to be analyzed and the elution time of the final hydrocarbon to be analyzed. The method includes passing the gas stream over a surface (141) for chemical and/or physical interaction with the parasitic compound in order to selectively retain the or each parasitic compound without retaining the hydrocarbons to be analyzed.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a fluid level that, in one embodiment, is adapted to fit the threads of a fill pipe or vent cap in a storage tank. A first (or upper) part of the assembly is secured in an upper portion of the tank (such as is provided at a threaded vent opening) and includes components to permit sensing pressure at a first location. A second (lower) portion of the assembly sensing pressure at a second location is disposed in a weighted casing. The second portion is coupled to the first portion through a cable that carries a section of tubing. Circuitry disposed in the second portion receives a pressure indication from the upper portion through the tubing, and detects a fluid pressure at both the upper and lower portion of the tank. The difference between the two pressures is indicative of fluid level. This level is then sent back up to the electronics assembly in the first (upper) portion.

Abstract: Method and corresponding apparatus for liquid level detection with a liquid level detection unit (10) with a capacitive liquid level detector (14) with a input capacitance (C) changing if the capacitive liquid level detector (14) contacts a liquid, the method comprising the steps of: generating a clock signal (CLK), with a predetermined on-time (t1) corresponding to a predetermined sensitivity of the capacitive liquid level detector (14), being fed both to a reference generator (12) and to the capacitive liquid level detector (14); said reference generator (12) generating a control value (CV), derived from an on/off ratio of said clock signal (CLK) and feeding it into a control input (19) of a comparator (18); feeding a liquid detection response signal (RS), of said capacitive liquid level detector (14) in response to said clock signal (CLK), into a signal input (20) of the comparator (18); said comparator (18) triggering an output signal at an output (21) when said liquid detection response signal (RS) excee

Abstract: A fluid level sender may include a sensing feature disposed within an internal volume of a tank, responsive to the level of liquid within the tank and including a drive member, a signaling feature disposed outside of the internal volume of the tank and including a driven member and a dividing wall. The dividing wall may be disposed between and separating the sensing feature from the signaling feature. The drive member provides a force and the driven member is responsive to the force provided from the drive member to enable the signaling feature to provide an indication of the amount of liquid within the tank.

Abstract: A densitometer suitable for fluid measurements in remote, hostile environments comprises one or more pairs of matched weight masses housed within a tube and having respectively different densities. When immersed in the subject fluid, the buoyancy differential between the masses is converted to a proportional torque oriented about an axis aligned substantially parallel with a pipe bore. The torque is transferred through a calibrated environmental isolation cylinder to an electric property sensor positioned in a protected environment. A proportionalized electric property signal is transmitted to a value reading station.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasonic inspection apparatus which detects various deviations with respect to an ideal scanning position and achieves, with high accuracy, an ultrasound flaw inspection by autonomously adjusting the deviations. The ultrasonic inspection apparatus according to the present invention is provided with an integrated type ultrasound transducer including an ultrasonic transducer, an integral type ultrasound transducer control unit, an actuator for distance adjustment, an actuator for tilt control, and a distance measuring sensor. The integrated type ultrasound transducer calculates a deviation between a scanning position based on a preliminarily generated scanning path information and an ideal scanning position, and performs a deviation correction processing by autonomously controlling a distance and a tilt between an opening surface of the ultrasound transducer and an inspection region of an object to be inspected in accordance with this deviation.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasonic inspection apparatus using scanning path information with high accuracy at a time of ultrasonic flaw inspection.