Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a thin film semiconductor device. The method includes providing a plurality of raw semiconductor materials. The raw semiconductor materials undergo a pre-reacting process to form a homogeneous compound semiconductor target material. The compound semiconductor target material is deposited onto a substrate to form a thin film having a composition substantially the same as a composition of the compound semiconductor target material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic photoelectric conversion element having high photoelectric conversion efficiency and high durability. Also disclosed are a solar cell and an optical sensor array, each using the organic photoelectric conversion element The organic photoelectric conversion element comprises a bulk heterojunction layer wherein an n-type semiconductor material and a p-type semiconductor material are mixed. The organic photoelectric conversion element is characterized in that the n-type semiconductor material is a polymer compound and the p-type semiconductor material is a low-molecular-weight compound.

Abstract: A system and method for retrieving a pipeline tool from a pipeline includes a speed control drive section that includes a primary bypass flow valve and a failsafe valve located in a central bypass flow passageway of the drive section. The failsafe valve is placed under the control of a controller. The controller is programmed to release the failsafe valve under prescribed failure conditions. An actuating means moves the failsafe valve between a normally opened positioned and a closed position in response to the controller.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to check valve apparatuses and methods. In particular, the present subject matter relates to a flow control device that can be incorporated into a check valve. The flow control device can include a valve seat configured for positioning within an inlet of a check valve, the valve seat defining an opening, a plurality of flow routing vanes at least partially traversing the opening, and a disk movable between a first position and a second position in response to a fluid pressure. When the disk is in the first position, the disk blocks the opening of the valve seat, and when the disk is in the second position, the opening is substantially unobstructed. The flow routing vanes can function to smooth the flow of fluid into the valve, thereby reducing pressure drop, noise, erosion, corrosion, vibration, and cavitations.

Abstract: Filter (304) disposed between a wind blower and injection port (302) that injects cooling wind delivered from said wind blower and in which a plurality of opening portions are formed, wherein an area of said filter (304) is greater than an area of said injection port (302), an area of each of said plurality of opening portions is smaller than the area of said injection port (302), and a total area of said plurality of opening portions is 1 to 5 times greater than the area of said injection port (302).

Abstract: A charging conduit extends from a source of grey water to a separate inlet of two tanks arranged in parallel. A discharging conduit extends from a separate outlet of each tank to the source of grey water for recycling the grey water. Upper and lower level-detectors are provided for each tank and a flow detector monitors the flow of grey water through the discharging conduit. Valves control the flow of grey water into and out of each tank and respond to the level of grey water in the tanks monitored by the level-detectors.

Abstract: The invention provides a device, system, and method for isolating one or more sample components of a sample material following separation of the sample material into a plurality of sample components. The device includes first and second pinching channels, a separation channel extending between the first and second pinching channels, a collection leg that includes a collection well, and a waste leg, all of which are in fluid communication with a switching region. In the method, a sample material is separated into a plurality of separated components in the device, and one or more of the separated components are isolated in the collection well. The separated components are constrained and elongated in the switching region by first and second buffer streams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating at least one rotating closure element in a flow channel; alternately opening and blocking the flow channel relative to a reference variable and with an adjustable phase position; flowing through a cross-section; changing a phase position; and utilizing at least one of a flow force and a flow torque to act on the closure element for at least one of temporarily accelerating and temporarily decelerating the closure element.

Abstract: A water-conducting household appliance having at least one water-conducting component; a hot water connection having a first feed valve to connect the household appliance to a hot water network and a first inlet line connecting the first feed valve to the at least one water-conducting component; and a cold water connection having a second feed valve to connect the household appliance to a cold water network and a second inlet line connecting the second feed valve to the at least one water-conducting component. A temperature measurement facility is disposed in the hot water connection and measures a temperature of hot water from the hot water network.

Abstract: A pressure regulator (3) for a tapping apparatus (1), provided with a pressure cartridge (13) and a pressure regulating device (16), wherein the pressure regulating device is coupled to an operating element (5) and comprises at least a first spring element (17) which engages a first side of a movement element (18) of the pressure regulating device (16), while on an opposite side of the pressure regulating device, a space (20) is provided which, during use, is in communication with a compartment of the tapping apparatus, the arrangement being such that when operating the operating element the at least one spring element is tensioned for biasing the pressure regulating device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pressure control system for an actuator is provided. In one embodiment, the pressure control system may include a housing defining an upper chamber and a lower chamber, and a piston disposed between the upper and lower chambers. A valve may be coupled to the piston that is operable to control fluid communication between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. In one embodiment, a method of controlling over-pressurization of an actuator includes supplying a fluid pressure to a first chamber of an actuator having a piston and actuating the piston using the fluid pressure. The method may further include relieving the fluid pressure from the first chamber through a valve that is coupled to the piston when the fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined maximum pressure.

Abstract: Device for equalizing a liquid flow in a flow taking place through a device formed of at least two liquid-moving elements located on shafts (10, 11), in which case the flow channel is formed of a hollow shaft (10), a flow opening (16) in Hs wall and a flow groove (14) for leading the liquid to the liquid-moving elements. The liquid-moving element (e.g., 13) is located on the shaft (10), in a rotating manner that regulates the size of the flow opening (16).

Abstract: A plumbing sealing arrangement (10) comprises a passageway having an inlet (14) adapted to be connected to a waste outlet (16) and an outlet adapted to be connected to a soil stack, a one way valve (18) located between the passageway inlet and outlet, the one way valve adapted to permit the passage of fluid through the passageway in one direction only from the inlet to the outlet and a trap (20) arranged to permit a liquid seal to be formed between the passageway inlet and the passageway outlet. In normal use, at least a portion of the one way valve is immersed in the liquid seal and in a described embodiment, an outlet of the valve is immersed in the liquid seal.

Abstract: A mobile power washer includes a heater module that is displaceable from an operative position, beneath a vented panel, to an access position enabling easy servicing or replacement of the module. The module includes a heater and a heat exchanger for heating water drawn from tanks for delivery at high pressure through a spray gun attached to a hose. A buffer tank is provided for retaining water heated by the heater for mixing with cold water from the tanks prior to further heating in the heat exchanger and delivery from the spray gun.

Abstract: A valve fastening element (1) for attaching a hydraulic valve (2) to a tractor (13). The valve fastening element (1) includes a tractor part (1a) adapted to be attached on the tractor and a valve part (1b adapted for direct assembly of the valve (2), wherein the valve (2) includes at least two screw holes (10,11,12), each adapted to receive a screw (3,4,5). The valve part (1b) of the valve fastening element (1) includes at least two slits (6,7,8), of which at least a first slit (6,8) includes an opening (6a,8a) adapted to let the head of the screw pass, and all slits include a groove (6b,7,8b,8c) that is sufficiently narrow to prevent the head of the screw (3,4,5) from passing but sufficiently wide to allow the thread of the screw (3,4,5) to pass.

Abstract: A shower arm leak detection device with adjustable sleeves is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the shower arm leak detection device includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and a second end, where the first end is adapted to be secured over a drop ear 90° plumbing fitting on an interior side of a wall and the second end is adapted to be open to an exterior side of the wall. The drop ear 90° fitting includes a port adapted to be secured to a shower arm, where a connection at the port and threading of the shower arm is susceptible to leakage. An outer sleeve is adapted to slide partially over the tubular sleeve, where the outer sleeve allows for adjustment to the width between the connection of the port and the shower arm and the exterior side of the wall in telescoping fashion.

Abstract: A propane tank safety device and a method are provided which permit service personnel or others to easily install the device on a tank such as a propane tank. In the preferred embodiment, the device includes a male protective cap and a female receiver that cooperate together to block and lock an outlet stem of a tank service valve. The protective cap comprises a stem attached to a dome. Housed within the protective cap is a lock such as a plug cylinder lock. The lock includes a latch that, in the extended and locked position, protrudes outwardly from the stem. The bottom surface of the dome of the protective cap has a longitudinally extending lip that is shaped to completely cover a top surface of the receiver. The receiver has a top and a bottom and a longitudinally extending bore therein opening to the top, an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface is partially threaded to match the ASME standard thread used in the outlet stem of a propane tank valve.

Abstract: A multiple point air over oil lubrication device or air over oil distributing valve assembly, which consists of a series progressive modular divider valve, air injection manifold, proprietary individual one-way air injectors with integral check valves that allow air to flow towards the individual bearing points but prevent oil from flowing backwards into the air manifold or to another bearing point, a lube oil flow verification device, and an air pressure verification sensor.

Abstract: A relief valve device comprising: a valve body and a valve mechanism. The valve body includes a axial channel, an air inlet end and an air outlet end. The air inlet end is defined as one end of the valve body. The air outlet end is defined as the other end of the valve body. A first washer is mounted in the air inlet end. A second washer is mounted in the air outlet end. The valve mechanism includes a washer, a poppet, a torsion spring, and a ring. The washer, the poppet, the torsion spring and the ring are mounted in the axial channel of the valve body in sequence. The ring is mounted to restrict the torsion spring, the poppet and the washer in the valve body. Thus, the present invention can effectively lower the cost and be easy to assemble and manufacture.

Abstract: Construction of a valve-member monitoring system using wireless communication is facilitated. The valve-member monitoring system is structured with operating-condition sensors each attached to each of multiple steam traps installed on a manifold. The manifold serves as a discharged condensate collecting pipe in which condensate is discharged through the multiple steam traps. The valve-member monitoring system further includes a sensor controlling terminal device that is attached to the manifold or in the vicinity of the manifold and exchanges information by radio with a central control apparatus. In the valve-member monitoring system, the terminal device is connected to the operating-condition sensors each attached to each of the steam traps installed on the manifold with lead lines.

Abstract: An apparatus (5) for controlling a water-pressurization system can be installed in a hydraulic circuit (1). The system includes an electric pump (2) connected to the hydraulic circuit (1) for pumping water therein, and an expansion vessel (3), provided with a valve (4) for controlling the pressure of the chamber containing air inside it, connected to the hydraulic circuit (1), designed to compensate for the variations of pressure to which the hydraulic circuit (1) is subjected in the steps of delivery of water.

Abstract: The current invention is a device for controlling, or regulating, fluid pressure from a source of unregulated fluid pressure. Without being bound by theory, the invention controls output fluid pressure by balancing the pressures and/or forces placed upon a shuttle that is located in a chamber; the chamber having an inlet for fluid of an unregulated fluid pressure and an outlet for dispensing fluid with a controlled, or regulated, fluid pressure. The invention controls the fluid communication between the chamber inlet and outlet through a valve; with the valve inlet being located on or in the shuttle. As a result one unique aspect of the invention is that, unlike conventional fluid controllers and regulators, the invention does not require a diaphragm to control fluid pressures as the invention utilizes the various forces on, and resultant movements with relation to the chamber of, the shuttle to control the output fluid pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus is for directing a fluid into a radial reactor is and which maintains a bed of solid particulate material within a reactor. The apparatus comprises a duct for directing fluid into a reactor and has a screenless face for the egress of the fluid, while providing for the retention of solid particles.

Abstract: The liquid distribution system includes a tank with a standpipe extending upwardly therefrom. A three-way pipefitting or the like is installed at the top of the standpipe. A selectively openable shutoff valve is below the three-way fitting. A flexible hose extends from another branch of the fitting. Another openable shutoff valve is installed between the fitting and the hose. Finally, a pump (electric, manual, hydraulic, etc.) is installed on the third branch of the fitting, with a meter, filter, hose, and dispensing nozzle installed downstream of the pump. The system is particularly useful in removing fuel from a motor vehicle or aircraft tank for transfer to another tank or its own system tank, or in dispensing fuel stored in the system tank to another vehicle tank. The system may, alternatively, be used for the transfer of other liquids from one tank or source to another.

Abstract: Valve body comprising a seat designed to be closed off by a shutter, a main duct extending along a first axis and passing through the seat, and a secondary duct opening into the main duct at a junction and extending along a second axis that is not parallel to the first axis. The secondary duct comprises a restriction at the junction between the said secondary duct and the said main duct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cartridge which comprises separate temperature and flow adjusting shafts whereby temperature and flow adjustments can be controlled separately from each other and where, if desired, the flow adjusting cartridge (3) and the temperature adjusting cartridge (4) can be separated from each other to be used in different mechanisms independent of each other.

Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for using a nanoparticle composite to act as a valve within a microfluidic conduit to regulate fluid flow therethrough are provided. The nanoparticle composite includes a core having magnetic particles and Au particles and includes a hydrogel coating surrounding the core. The size of the nanoparticle composite is controlled by causing the hydrogel coating to lose water or absorb water, thus decreasing or increasing the size of the nanoparticle composite within the microfluidic conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casting machine (1) for casting a flowable mass (M), in particular a flowable mass with suspended solid particles. Said casting machine comprises a mass container (2) for receiving the flowable mass and at least one valve (32, 42; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110; 120) that is fluidically connected to the inner area of the mass container. When the pressure changes in the direction of the valve along the valve passage, said valve is in the open state and in the absence of a pressure change in the direction of the valve passage, said valve is in the closed state. The casting machine also comprises pressure generating means (3, 4, 5, 6, 32, 42) for generating a change in the pressure in the direction of the valve passage.

Abstract: A compact, reliable, and easily manufacture relief valve capable of resolving pressure issues within a fuel cell system and its components or devices. The relief valve comprises a valve body having a first cap, a valve housing and a center post; and an elastomeric member or sealing member contained within the valve body and being secured to the valve body at one end and forming a seal with the valve body at the other end. The seal opens in response to a threshold pressure being exceeded. In one embodiment, the elastomeric member is secured to the interior of the first cap and/or valve housing and forms a seal with the outer diameter of the center post. The elastomeric member may be supported by a reinforcing member.

Abstract: A hydraulic unit for a slip-controlled braking system includes a housing body provided with a flange surface into which at least one additional bore joins. The bore, in addition to a cable through bore arranged in the housing body, is covered by an electromotor and/or a control device. The additional bore is either a leakage receiving bore or a noise reducing chamber.

Abstract: A water-conveying domestic appliance having at least one water inlet pipe to supply the domestic appliance with water from a water network. A backflow prevention apparatus is connected in the water inlet pipe, enables water supply only in the direction of the domestic appliance, and prevents a backflow of water in the direction of the water network.

Abstract: A water conducting household appliance having at least one water supply line to supply the household appliance with water from a water network; an inlet valve arrangement connected to the water supply line and the water network; and a backflow prevention apparatus arranged in the inlet valve arrangement. The backflow prevention apparatus allows water to flow only in the direction of the household appliance and prevents water to flow in the direction of the water network.

Abstract: A water hammer arrester having a cap assembly, a piston assembly, a pair of o-rings, and a base assembly, wherein the cap assembly, piston assembly and base assembly are made from plastic.

Abstract: A plug assembly 10 includes a housing 14 and one or more covers 16 coupled to the housing. The plug assembly 10 includes at least one mounting plate 12a, 12b positioned between the housing 14 and the cover 16 for movement relative thereto between an extended position and a retracted position. The plug assembly 10 includes an actuator 17 engageble with the mounting plates 12a, 12b for moving the mounting plates between the extended position and the retracted position in response to a command issued from a controller 62. During operation, the plug assembly 10 is positioned in a conduit 18 and the mounting plates 12a, 12b are moved to the extended position thereby releasably securing the plug assembly at a desired location in the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe featuring an inner core; an outer pipe wall; and measurement instrumentation configured or arranged between the inner core and outer pipe wall, and also configured to respond to one or more process variables related to media flowing in the pipe and to provide a signal containing information about the one or more process variables. The pipe may include a pipe liner configured inside the outer pipe wall, where the measurement instrumentation in configured on the inside of the pipe liner.

Abstract: A pipeline for the transport of a pressurized flowable medium, consisting of a metal tube corrugated transversely to its longitudinal direction and of a hose which is arranged in the same and consists of plastic. In the position of use the hose bears against the inwardly pointing wave troughs of the metal tube, which hose has a multiplicity of holes separated from one another in the wall of the same over its entire axial length. The wave troughs of the metal tube penetrate slightly into the surface of the hose so as to fix the latter with respect to axial loads.

Abstract: A flexible duct with a frame made by winding a S-profiled metal strip into clamped turns, wherein the edges of two adjacent turns overlap each other in order to form between them a helical closed space having an essentially rectangular cross-section and at least partially filled by a helically-wound spacer separate from the metal strip and resting on at least two opposing walls of the lower surface and the upper surface, wherein the spacer has, in the winding radial direction, a crush resistance substantially equal to zero and, in the winding longitudinal direction along the pipe, a substantial crush resistance.

Abstract: A hose assembly and a method for forming the hose assembly are disclosed. The hose assembly includes a core tube having an outer peripheral surface and is formed from a fluoropolymer. The hose assembly also includes a first reinforcing layer disposed about the core tube and defining a plurality of first apertures, and a second reinforcing layer disposed about the first reinforcing layer and having an exterior surface and defining a plurality of second apertures. The hose assembly further includes a polymeric binder, formed from a binder composition, on the outer peripheral surface of the core tube, in the first and second apertures, and about the exterior surface of the second reinforcing layer to bond the first and second reinforcing layers to the core tube.

Abstract: A rubber or plastic fuel pipe, which can be used for motor vehicles and ships, comprises a nano or sub-nano Far Infrared Ray (FIR) and anion carrier. The structures of the carrier are made up of nano or sub-nano tourmaline powders instead of non-nanoized tourmaline granules. The carrier can the whole body, interior wall, or exterior wall of the pipe. The carrier can also be paste set on the inner or outer wall surface of the pipe. The nano or sub-nano FIR anion carrier can facilitate sufficient combustion by breaking fuel molecular group into pieces. This carrier can achieve a far infrared emission rate up to 96% from ˜85% by non-nanoized tourmaline materials. As a result, the novel pipe can save extra maximum 12% fuels. The percentage of toxic gas in the exhaust will be correspondingly reduced.

Abstract: A center of gravity (G1) of a second exhaust pipe (12) is located on the side of an axis (J1) connecting two associated support members (16, 17) that is distal to a ball joint (15). Thus, creating a moment that applies a load (F1) to a ball joint (15) that presses the ball joint (15) up toward the vehicle body. In turn, by locating a center of gravity (G2) of a third exhaust pipe (13) on the side of an axis (J2) connecting two associated support members (19, 20) that is proximal to the ball joint (15) the weight of the third exhaust pipe (13) creates a moment which that applies a load (F2) to the ball joint (15) that presses the ball joint (15) down away from the vehicle body. Consequently, the load (F1) and the load (F2) of approximately the same magnitude act in opposite directions.

Abstract: An air sampling tube is provided that provides superior air flow, strength, and manufacturability and couples to an air sampling sensor housing. The sidewall of the tubular section has an axially extending groove. To facilitate installation and inspection, an air sampling tube is provided with a starter cap. An end cap prevents air flow through the distal end of the tube. An air sampling tube is provided that assures proper axial positioning of tubular section apertures through resort to a coupler with a rotationally asymmetric joining element. A modular kit is provided that allows for custom installation without resort to cutting or forming operations in the field.

Abstract: An enhanced weaving method and a loom for implementing this method. The loom includes a weaving area (18) into which weft threads are inserted into at least one upper channel and one lower channel, each of these weft threads being inserted between at least two warp threads by at least one weft insertion element: first element for focusing on one of these channels and determining the position of the warp threads relative to the weft thread, and second element for inserting at least one binding thread (16) above, between and below these channels. The loom includes at least one element for gripping the at least one binding thread and element for moving the at least one gripping element out of and into the weaving area (18) so as to place the at least one gripping element in contact with the at least one binding thread and to allow the drawing of the at least one binding thread.

Abstract: An air bag fabric includes a warp and a weft, each including polyamide multifilaments with a total fineness of 200 to 700 dtex and a single fiber fineness of 1 to 2 dtex and having a cover factor (CF) of 1,800 to 2,300, wherein a ratio ECw/Mtw between edgecomb resistance, EDw, and single fiber fineness, Mtw, in the warp direction, and a ratio ECf/Mtf between edgecomb resistance, ECf, and single fiber fineness, Mtf, in the weft direction are both in a range of 250 to 1,000 N/dtex.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile (1) for mounting a first electronic component at a first designated position (121) on the textile, and for mounting a second electronic component at a second designated position (122) on the textile, the textile comprising a first marker pattern (111, 112) associated with the first designated position, and a second marker pattern (113, 114) associated with the second designated position. With the textile according to the invention, an electronic textile can be reliably manufactured using conventional equipment known from the electronics assembly industry, such as a pick-and-place apparatus, whereby the electronic components are properly provided at their respective designated positions on the textile.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a spring compactor machine to compact springs, comprising: a force applied at an angle substantially between 35 degrees and 155 degrees to an at rest spring's restoring force axis with an equal and opposite restraining force applied substantially between 215 and 325 degrees to the spring's restoring force axis. Wherein when both the applied force and the restraining force substantially exceed the plastic limit of the spring, the spring is deformed and the restoring force of the spring no longer returns the spring to its original shape. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the forces are applied to the spring inside at least one compaction chamber. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, prior to compaction of the spring all non-metal material attached to the spring or a set of springs is removed.

Abstract: A method in a fraction collector for accurate positioning of a dispensing device with respect to wells of a micro plate in which prior to the dispensing a sensing device is moved over the micro plate the sensing device being able to detect the number of walls between the wells in the rows and columns of the micro plate.

Abstract: A device for the dosed dispensing of a liquid is presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the device can include a composite container including (i) a flexible inner container, in which a liquid can be provided, and (ii) a form-retaining outer container in which the inner container can be fixed. The device further comprises a tap unit which is connected to the composite container and which comprises an outflow channel and a valve. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention the inner container has a dispensing opening and the outer container is provided with a neck enclosing the dispensing opening. Further, the inner container can be connected to the outer container both at the area of the dispensing opening as well as at a location remote from the dispensing opening. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention the outer container can have an opening for introducing a displacing medium, such as, for example, air, at a location remote from the neck.

Abstract: A beverage preparation device that includes a device for filling via an outlet a cup located below the outlet and a user interface for allowing a user to select a desired level of fill of beverage in the cup. The interface comprises a position detector for detecting either a human finger or a hand-held freely movable pointing instrument adjacent to and pointing towards a side of the cup. The filling device is arranged to derive from the detected position of the finger or pointing instrument the user-selected level of fill and to fill the cup up to this level.

Abstract: DNP polarizer comprising a housing receiving a free end of a tubular fluid conduit positioned in fluid communication with a nozzle supported by said housing, said nozzle including an input port, a dispense port and a tapering inner surface or a stepped inner surface defining a nozzle flowpath extending in fluid communication between said input port and said dispense port.

Abstract: A container is provided that is used as a container permitting easy transfer into another container without spilling of contents at the time of work of refilling. The present invention relates to a container that is fitted in a container body of tubular shape having an open end, a bottom part and a side wall and that transfers contents into a preservation container. This container has: a funnel component (201) provided with a funnel (220) whose diameter decreases from a larger opening side toward a smaller opening side and provided with a plurality of ribs (228) that extend radially from the center of an opening part (222) on the smaller opening side of the funnel (220) so as to bridge a part with another part of the inner surface of the opening part (222) on the smaller opening side; and a container body.