Abstract: Method and apparatus for analysing a fractionated liquid sample received in a vessel having a reference feature, the method comprising capturing an image of the reference feature and an image of a first boundary of a first fraction within the sample, and analysing the captured images to determine the separation of the first boundary from the reference feature. The determined separation can then be used to calculate, for example, the volume of the first fraction associated with the first boundary. Methods and apparatus for aspirating desired volumes from analysed samples are also described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus using a sample test container filled with beverage, a penetrator holder, a penetrator and release means is disclosed. In the method a sample, is drawn into the test container and the penetrator dropped into the sample, and a reading of the stiffness of the sample is made based on the depth of penetration of the penetrator onto the sample.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring pressure comprises a housing and an actuator pressure sealed to the housing and having a shaft. The actuator is configured to be in pressure communication with a volume of gas or liquid. Upon a change in pressure, the actuator is displaced at least partially in the axial direction. A sensor detects axial displacement of a magnetically encoded target upon the change in pressure in the volume. A device for measuring pressure in an engine cylinder comprises a valve in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem has a magnetic coding located adjacent a sensor. Axial displacement of the stem under cylinder pressure is detected and pressure is obtained.

Abstract: A system and method for determining whether a shut-off valve in a cabin heating by-pass line of a thermal sub-system associated with an engine has failed that uses the pump current for a pump that pumps the cooling fluid through the by-pass line. The method includes setting a predetermined constant speed of the pump and then providing a valve command that opens the by-pass valve. The method then determines if the pump current has increased or remained substantially the same when the by-pass valve is commanded open, and determines that the by-pass valve has not opened if the pump current remains substantially constant when the by-pass valve is commanded open.

Abstract: A device and method for simulating rotation of a wheel on a vehicle having a rotatable wheel rotation sensor. A motor is coupled to a rotatable portion of the rotation sensor, and is operated to rotate the rotatable portion of the rotation sensor according to a pulse train simulating a wheel skid.

Abstract: A rim mounting device configured in such a manner that, even if a permanent magnet breaks due to impact produced during mounting thereof by magnetic attraction, the rim mounting device can be handled easily after the breakage of the permanent magnet. The rim mounting device is provided to a tire testing device having a spindle for rotating a tire and is adapted that a rim is mounted to the tip of the spindle. The rim mounting device is provided with: a rim mounting section provided to the tip of the spindle, having a rim mounting surface capable of making contact with the rim, and having mounting recesses formed in the rim mounting surface so as to be arranged side by side; permanent magnets inserted in the mounting recesses, respectively, and generating magnetic force for attracting the rim to the rim mounting surface; and scatter suppressing members.

Abstract: A combination wind direction and wind speed indicating apparatus for providing enhanced visibility at night and under other low visibility conditions is mounted, for example, at an airport landing zone, to rotate in the wind and indicates wind direction with high-intensity colored lights mounted in a specified array about the horizontal periphery of the apparatus; a vertical array of lights is illuminated in response to incremental wind speed variations. The apparatus can include a self-contained source of electrical power such as a rechargeable battery pack connected via appropriate circuitry to a solar power cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to sensors, and more particularly, to methods and devices for reducing moisture, dust, particulate matter, and/or other contaminates entering a sensor. In one illustrative embodiment, a sensor assembly includes a housing with an inlet flow port and an outlet flow port. The housing defines a fluid channel extending between the inlet flow port and the outlet flow port, with a sensor positioned in the housing and exposed to the fluid channel. The illustrative sensor is configured to sense a measure related to the flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel. A hydrophobic filter may be situated in the fluid channel, sometimes upstream of the sensor. When so configured, and during operation of the sensor assembly, a fluid may pass through the inlet flow port, through the hydrophobic filter, across the sensor, and through the outlet flow port. The hydrophobic filter may be configured to reduce the moisture entering the fluid channel of the sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flow sensors, and more particularly, to methods and devices for reducing variations in fluid flow across the flow sensor for increased accuracy and/or reliability. In one illustrative embodiment, a flow sensor assembly includes a housing with an inlet flow port and an outlet flow port. The housing defines a fluid channel extending between the inlet flow port and the outlet flow port, with a flow sensor positioned in the housing and exposed to the fluid channel. The flow sensor is configured to sense a measure related to the flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel. A porous insert is situated in the fluid channel, sometimes upstream of the flow sensor. When so configured, and during operation of the flow sensor assembly, a fluid may pass through the inlet flow port, through the porous insert, across the flow sensor, and through the outlet flow port.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of, and means for detection the condition of the fork of a vibrating fork level sensor. Changes in the normal operating frequency are compared with previous measurements and an alert generated if the change becomes significant. The method is preferably used to detect significant levels of coating build-up on the fork.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for feeding and attaching corrective elements for unbalance correction on propeller shafts in a balancing machine, which includes an attachment device adapted to be positioned longitudinally to the rotor axis, with a receptacle for receiving a corrective element attachable to the outer circumference of the rotor. Associated with the balancing machine is a supply unit supplying corrective elements measured for the individual unbalance correction. A feeding device is provided which feeds supplied corrective elements to the attachment device, said feeding device including a transfer shuttle capable of performing reciprocating movements between the supply unit and the attachment device on a guideway parallel to the rotor axis by means of a controllable motion drive mechanism.

Abstract: A method for characterizing Coriolis gyros, in the case of which the interaction of the system comprising force transmitters, a mechanical resonator and excitation/readout vibration pick-offs is represented as a discretized, coupled system of differential equations. The variables of the system of equations represent the force signals supplied by the force transmitters to the mechanical resonator and the readout signals produced by the excitation/readout vibration pick-offs. The coefficients of the system of equations contain information relating to the linear transformation which maps the force signals onto the readout signals. The coefficients are determined by measuring force signal values and readout signal values at different instants and substituting them into the system of equations.

Abstract: A vibration gyro element includes: a base section; a detection arm extending from the base section in a first direction; a joint section disposed at an end portion of the base section; a first drive arm extending from the joint section in a second direction intersecting with the first direction in a plan view; a second drive arm extending from the joint section in a direction opposite to the extending direction of the first drive arm; a first set of drive electrodes provided to the first drive arm; a second set of drive electrodes provided to the second drive arm; and a set of detection electrodes provided to the detection arm, wherein the first drive arm vibrates in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, the second drive arm vibrates in a same direction as the first drive arm.

Abstract: A vibrating gyro device includes a piezoelectric substrate, an upper main surface electrode, a lower main surface electrode, and a support substrate. The piezoelectric substrate is provided with inner open holes and outer open holes. Side edge surfaces of a frame-shaped region in the X-Y plane are exposed to the interior of the frame through the inner open holes. Side edge surfaces of the frame-shaped region are exposed to the exterior of the frame through the outer open holes. Drive detection electrodes arranged within the upper main surface electrode are bonded to the upper main surface of the frame-shaped region and together with the lower main surface electrode are electromechanically coupled with deformation of the frame-shaped region in the Z-axis direction and deformation of the frame-shaped region in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the X-Y plane. The support substrate provides a vibration space for the frame-shaped region and supports the piezoelectric substrate.

Abstract: A sensor having a substrate, a cap and a seismic mass is proposed, the substrate having a main extension plane, the seismic mass being deflectable perpendicular to the main extension plane, a first stop of the cap covering a first area of the seismic mass perpendicular to the main extension plane in a first coverage region and a second stop of the cap covering a second area of the seismic mass perpendicular to the main extension plane in a second coverage region, and furthermore the first and second coverage regions parallel to the main extension plane being essentially equal in size. The distances of the coverage regions from a pivot axis of the mass designed as a rocker are equal so that the torques caused by electronic forces offset one another.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an in-plane sensor comprises: a fixed structure including a fixed finger and a fixed column connected to each other, the fixed finger having a supported end supported by the fixed column and a suspended end which is unsupported; and a movable structure including at least one mass body and an extending finger connected to each other; wherein the supported end of the fixed finger is closer to the mass body than the suspended end is.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided with sheet processing device including an ultrasonic wave generator, a detecting array and a judging unit. The ultrasonic wave generator irradiates ultrasonic waves to a sheet being conveyed, from one side of the sheet. The detecting array is arranged in the other side of the sheet and detects sound pressure of the ultrasonic waves passing through the sheet. The judging unit judges a state of the sheet by comparing a predetermined standard value with the sound pressure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining the preload in a dental implant system. The preload is determined by transmitting a sonic impulse, which is preferably an ultrasonic impulse, at a predetermined frequency to the head of the implant screw through a transducer, which may be incorporated into the head of the screw, the head of a wand which generates the sonic impulse, or the transducer and pulse-generating instrumentation may be incorporated into a torque generating instrument used to tighten the screw. The preload is determined by measuring the delay between the first and second reflections through the preloaded screw to determine a preload value and comparing that value with a pre-established baseline value for the screw, and comparing the difference with a predetermined table of values to determine the preload on the screw.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing a fluid flow within a pipe is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) providing an ultrasonic sensor having a transmitter operable to transmit ultrasonic signals through the first pipe wall, the fluid flow disposed within the pipe, and the second pipe wall, and a receiver operable to receive the transmitted signal after the signal has passed through the pipe walls and fluid flow; b) disposing the transmitter adjacent the first wall and the receiver adjacent the second wall; c) disposing at least one acoustic member between at least one of the transmitter and the first wall, and the receiver and the second wall, which acoustic member has acoustic properties such that the combined respective member and pipe wall have half wave resonant frequencies that substantially match the half wave resonant frequencies of the opposite wall, or opposite wall and respective member; and d) sensing the fluid flow through the pipe walls and structure using the ultrasonic sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring a process variable. The apparatus includes a housing, a mechanically oscillatable unit, and a transducer unit, which is arranged and clamped between two housing elements in such a manner that a predeterminable pressure acts on the transducer unit along an imaginary axis. An equalizing element is provided, whose coefficient of thermal expansion and/or height are/is selected in such a manner that a temperature-related expansion of the equalizing element during a temperature-related expansion of a housing element to be compensated leads to the pressure acting on the transducer unit being greater than or equal to a predeterminable prestress limit value.

Abstract: A device for analyzing microporosities of a given material including at least two phases, one of which is a fluid phase, the device including: multiple sensors incorporated in the given material, wherein each of the sensors includes one or more cMUT acoustic and capacitive transducers.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sensing strain are disclosed. A thin film sensor includes a thin film polymer matrix that has two electrical terminals, conductive nanoparticles dispersed within the polymer matrix, and carbon nanotubes dispersed within the polymer matrix. The thin film sensor has a resistivity across the two electrical terminals that varies with a magnitude of strain applied to the thin film sensor. Strain may be sensed by applying a voltage to the thin film sensor, and an electrical response of the thin film sensor may be detected due to a strain present across the sensor. A magnitude of the strain can be determined based on the electrical response. Methods and systems for a memristor are also disclosed. The memristor has a resistivity that varies with a time-varying voltage input and with a time-varying strain input.

Abstract: An oscillation circuit has an oscillator having a resonant frequency, an amplifier connected to the oscillator, an energizing pulse generator for generating a energizing pulse within a certain range including the resonant frequency, a switching unit for switching between connection and disconnection of the energizing pulse generator and the oscillator, and the amplifier, and a motion command unit for sending a command signal to the energizing pulse generator for starting operation, in which the switching unit connects the oscillator and the energizing pulse generator during a cycle, a half cycle, or several cycles of the energizing pulse generated by the energizing pulse generator starting at a time when the motion command unit sends the motion signal.

Abstract: An ultrasonic measurement apparatus (10) for measuring the flow velocity of a fluid is provided which flows in a pipeline in a main flow direction, wherein the ultrasonic measurement apparatus (10) has an ultrasonic measurement zone (36) with at least a pair of ultrasonic transducers (38), an evaluation unit for determining the flow velocity from a propagation time difference of ultrasound transmitted and received with and against the flow, as well as a deflection unit, by means of which the fluid from the main flow direction is deflectable and suppliable to the ultrasonic measurement zone (36). In this respect the deflection unit (20, 26, 32) forms a loop.

Abstract: The force or pressure sensor array of the present invention effectively has both flexibility and elasticity. Since the substrate itself is a kind of a polymer material, the substrate can be bent or expanded. Although silicon, which is a material of the semiconductor strain gauge, is easily broken and solid, mechanical flexibility can be secured if it is fabricated extremely thin.

Abstract: An industrial roll is provided, comprising a transverse force transducing fiber Bragg sensor that is embedded in the roll cover and/or located in-between the roll cover and the roll core of the industrial roll. The transverse force transducing fiber Bragg sensor comprises a fiber optical waveguide having a fiber core and a fiber cladding, and a stud element being nonpositively joined to a partial area of the circumferential surface of the fiber optical waveguide. The fiber optical waveguide comprises a Bragg grating located in the fiber core, whereby the dimension of the partial area in the longitudinal direction of the fiber is longer than a grating spacing of the Bragg grating. The partial area is located at a section of the fiber optical waveguide housing the Bragg grating, and at least a first component of the stud element is formed from a first material having a Young's modulus of less than 10 kN/mm2.

Abstract: A cartridge is provided. The cartridge amplifies a quantity of a generating signal and increases storability thereof by widening a surface area that fixes a detection material for detecting an index material.

Abstract: An electric generator (1) includes a casing (2) that envelops a stator (3) and a rotor (4). The casing (2) has an aperture (5) through which the generator casing inside (7) is inspectable during generator operation. A method includes inspecting during generator operation, through the aperture (5) of the casing (2), the casing inside (7).

Abstract: A reference probe for assembly jigs for aircraft structures includes a constraint pin (1), for being inserted into holes purposely provided on the assembly jig for aircraft structures and a reference support (2), associated with the pin, for generating a gap between the parts of the aircraft structure, during assemblage, of a known and standardized amount.

Abstract: A drive apparatus for a tensioning shaft of a spring energy drive of an electric switch has a kinematic chain for connecting a drive element to the shaft and a control element. Within the chain, a first link which can be coupled to the shaft in rotationally fixed fashion and a second link arranged coaxially regarding the first link and capable of rotating under the force of the drive element are coupled to one another in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner by a coupling element which is moved by the control element on one of the two links such that the link coupling is released when a predetermined first angular link position is reached and is produced again when a predetermined second angular link position is overshot. To provide the drive apparatus with a more compact configuration, the coupling element can be moved in the radial direction of the shaft.

Abstract: Vehicles commonly include control-surfaces and other components that are selectively moved during operation among a plurality of positions. Movement of aircraft control-surface components is crucial in flight, and an actuating assembly must consistently and dependably perform during normal operation and be prepared to survive situations outside normal operation and/or to compensate for circumstances causing loss of actuator control. Jam tolerant electromechanically operated actuation systems, of both the rotary and linear types, together with their methods of operation are described herein. Specifically, electrical jam-detection and control systems and associated locking and damping devices can be electrically and mechanically engaged and disengaged, are automatically reversible, and are testable.

Abstract: A shifting assembly for shifting the reverse gear of a variable-speed gearwheel transmission. The shifting assembly comprises a reverse-gear gearwheel mounted to rotate on a transmission shaft which has a first tooth array. A clutch body, that is rotationally fixed to the transmission shaft which has a second tooth array, is associated with the reverse-gear gearwheel. The first and the second tooth arrays are axially forced into engagement in order to engage the reverse gear. A synchronizer ring, connected to the reverse-gear gearwheel, has a friction surface which engages another mating friction surface during synchronization. The synchronizer ring and the reverse-gear gearwheel can rotate relative to one another by a limited angular amount between a blocking position and a through-connection position. A stressing element, arranged between the synchronizer ring and the reverse-gear gearwheel, pre-stresses the synchronizer ring relative to the reverse-gear gearwheel in the direction of a blocked position.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in a variable ratio transmission has gear teeth (12) formed for engaging a facing gear wheel, each having a plane of symmetry (P) parallel to a width of the tooth. Links (30) rigidly associated with the gear teeth are sequentially interconnected to form hinge joints (32) between adjacent pairs of gear teeth, thereby forming a gear tooth sequence (11). The hinge joint (32) for each pair of adjacent gear teeth has an axis of rotation (34) lying on a plane (B) bisecting an angle between the planes of symmetry (B) of the adjacent gear teeth.

Abstract: A complex joystick system master unit embodiment utilizes joystick segments and joystick joints arranged in a particular order with a slave unit arranged in a similar order. A sample master unit with three joystick segments has segment lengths that provide a relative ratio of lengths between themselves. The slave unit articulated arm utilizes controlled segments and articulated arm joints arranged in the same order and having the same relative ratio of lengths between themselves. Articulated arm electronic angle sensors and joystick segment angle sensors produce signal that are applied to a plurality of servos. The servos control movement of the articulated arm so that said respective relative angular articulated arm positions of the articulated arm controlled segments match those of the complex joystick segments.

Abstract: An actuating device for transmitting shift commands to an automatic gearbox of a motor vehicle. The actuating device comprises a selector lever which is movable in a selector lane between an automatic shift lane and a sequential shift lane, a shift carriage for transmitting the shift commands to a gearbox transmission element, a separating device for separating the force transmission between the selector lever and the shift carriage, and a locking device for blocking the selector lever in at least one selector lever position. The locking device is set up to block the shift carriage. The shift carriage can be blocked not only in the shift-lock positions but also in the position of the shift carriage which corresponds to the selector lane position of the selector lever.

Abstract: A shift control device in a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a lost motion mechanism and a locking mechanism. The lost motion mechanism is disposed between a shift spindle and a shift drum and engages a shifter-side rotary member on a shift spindle side and a drum-side rotary member on a shift drum side, in a relatively rotatable manner while accumulating a force. The locking mechanism is engaged with the shifter-side rotary member and the drum-side rotary member, respectively, so as to restrict the rotation of the shifter-side rotary member and the rotation of the drum-side rotary member, individually.

Abstract: A control cable 10 for an automotive application comprises an outer cable 14, an inner cable 12, and a foam member 16. The outer cable 14 includes an inner hollow. The inner cable 12 is slidably disposed within the inner hollow of the outer cable 14. The foam member 16 is bonded to an outer surface of the outer cable 14. The foam member 16 includes a foam material and is molded onto the outer surface of the outer cable 14.

Abstract: A shifter assembly includes a base having an integrally formed receptacle. The receptacle includes an outer peripheral surface and a bore formed along a central axis of the receptacle. A lock cavity is defined by a slot formed through a top of the outer peripheral surface. A cable assembly including a conduit surrounding a core wire has first and second ends. The first end is connected with the shifter assembly and a second end is operably connected to a transmission. A cable adjuster body is coupled to the cable assembly at the first end of the cable assembly. The cable adjuster body is received within the bore of the integrally formed receptacle. A lock member is adapted to be received within the lock cavity. The lock member is movable from an adjusting position allowing relative movement of the cable adjuster body relative to the receptacle, to a locked position, wherein the lock member engages the cable adjuster body preventing movement of the cable adjuster body relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A double-lock cable and flexible conduit gland formed of a shell, a collar, a packing ring, and a connection ring is disclosed. The shell has an axial through hole. The collar has an axial through hole. The packing ring has an axial through hole surrounded by a first packing ring segment and a second packing ring segment thereof. The collar is inserted into the axial through hole of the shell. The packing ring is mounted in the axial through hole of the collar. The connection ring and the shell are fastened together by a screw joint, causing the first packing ring segment and second packing ring segment of the packing ring to be wrapped about the inserted cable or the inserted cable and flexible conduit tightly, achieving a double-lock function and protecting against moisture and dust particles.

Abstract: A cable gland and gasket ring assembly includes a gasket ring and a cable gland formed of a shell, a collar, a packing ring and a connection ring for securing a cable, or, a cable and a flexible conduit, to a junction box. The gasket ring is an annular member, having a first end face, a second end face opposing the first end face, a plurality of annular ribs concentrically arranged on the first end face and an annular convex portion located on the second end face. The connection ring has a stop flange segment, a first connection ring segment extended from one side of the stop flange for holding the gasket ring, an outer thread located on the first connection ring segment for fastening to a junction box, a recessed portion on the stop flange segment for receiving the annular convex portion of the gasket ring and a tapered inner surface located on the inside of the stop flange segment for stopping against a tapered outside surface of the packing ring.

Abstract: A control cable (1) suitable for automotive applications comprises an outer cable (2) and an inner cable (3). The outer cable (2) includes a tubular liner (2a). The inner cable (3) is slidably disposed within an inner hollow of the liner (2a). The liner (2a) comprises a resin composition including polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene, and acrylonitrile styrene.

Abstract: An actuation system for a clutch-by-wire system includes, but is not limited to a clutch pedal, at least one position sensor sensing the actual position of the clutch pedal and providing a position signal, and at least one spring providing a load, against which the clutch pedal is movable. The spring characteristic of the at least one spring is adjustable.

Abstract: An electric lever device includes a detent mechanism 6 between the rotational center shaft 3 and the handgrip 2. The detent mechanism 6 includes a pressing unit 10 including a through hole 11 formed in an axis C1 direction of the operation lever 1, an extension coil spring 12 inserted into the through hole 11 and balls 13a and 13b provided on both ends of the extension coil spring 12 for generating pressing force in the axis C 1 direction, and a guide unit 20 for guiding movement in a circumferential direction of the axis C 1 and changing the pressing force by changing a guide width in the axis C1 direction to apply a load to the movement of the operation lever 1 together with pulling force of a twisted coil spring 30.

Abstract: A steering wheel for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering wheel comprises a steering wheel rim, a hub body via which the steering wheel can be mounted rotarily around a steering axle on a motor vehicle and at least one spoke via which the hub body is connected to the steering wheel rim. The at least one spoke is designed to be adjustable with respect to the steering wheel rim.

Abstract: A heat storage and release system for a transmission includes a material capable of super cooling within an operating temperature range of the transmission. The material is in thermal communication with the transmission. An energy input device is associated with the material and operable to input energy to the material to initiate an exothermic phase change within the material in order to deliver heat to the transmission.

Abstract: A power system of a bike includes a transmission module and a driven module. The transmission module includes a main shaft, on which a transmitting gear and a driving gear are located. Two one-way bearings are provided between the transmitting gear and the main shaft and between the driving gear and the main shaft. The one-way bearings are oppositely arranged. A driven gear is meshed with the transmitting gear and connected to the driving gear through a belt that the driven gear will be turned in a predetermined direction when the main shaft is turned in both directions. The driven module includes a wheel and a belt wound around the driving gear and the wheel that the wheel is turned synchronously.

Abstract: A gold alloy that is usable for jewelry and other applications. The gold alloy is made by combining Y % gold with Z % of a master alloy, wherein Y+Z=100. The master alloy includes 16% silver, 71.771% Copper, 12% zinc and 0.229% X, wherein X being selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium, or mixtures thereof. The gold alloy may be made by first forming the master alloy and then mixing the gold with the master alloy. The gold alloy may also be made by mixing gold with the elements of the master alloy without first forming the master alloy.

Abstract: A process for producing molten iron with a combination of a moving-hearth reducing furnace and an iron bath-type melting furnace includes a step of charging a bedding carbonaceous material having an average particle diameter of 1 to 5 mm on a hearth of the moving-hearth reducing furnace and placing carbonaceous material-containing agglomerates containing a powdery iron oxide source and a powdery carbonaceous reductant on the bedding carbonaceous material; a step of thermally reducing the carbonaceous material-containing agglomerates while moving the hearth in the moving-hearth reducing furnace to generate solid reduced iron and simultaneously thermally carbonizing the bedding carbonaceous material to generate char; a step of continuously charging the solid reduced iron and the char into the iron bath-type melting furnace from thereabove without substantial cooling; and a step of blowing oxygen-containing gas into the iron bath-type melting furnace to melt the solid reduced iron and to thereby generate molt

Abstract: A bottle opener for opening polyethylene terephthalate bottles is disclosed to include a base, an adapter pivotally mounted in the base and defining therein an open chamber, retainers coupled between the base and the adapter and adapted for moving the cap of a polyethylene terephthalate bottle, each retainer having a toothed portion at one lateral side and a bearing portion adjacent to the toothed portion for stopping against the ribbed rim of the cap of the polyethylene terephthalate bottle to be opened to move the cap away from the polyethylene terephthalate bottle when the user biases the base relative to the polyethylene terephthalate bottle after attachment of the adapter to the cap.

Abstract: A device and a method for fastening a first object of a second object are provided. The device comprises a sleeve and an arbor, wherein the sleeve comprises a first load application means for the first object and an abutment for an outer surface of the second object, as well as a passage, wherein a contraction of the passage in the sleeve extends at least up to the point of the passage that is the closest adjacent point to the abutment.