Abstract: A refrigerator includes a direct contact ice making system in conjunction with a circulating coolant. The ice making system includes a cold air loop including a plurality of fins to cool ambient air adjacent the cold air loop in the ice making system. The cooled air is passed by a fan assembly through a supply duct into an ice storage container or compartment to cool the area within the ice storage compartment, thus preventing ice cubes in the compartment from melting. The ice making system also includes a return duct for directing warm air from the ice storage compartment to the cold air loop for re-cooling and recirculation. The cold air loop may generally be a heat exchange zone for cooling the ambient air.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling an air-cooled refrigerator. The air-cooled refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment, a refrigerating evaporator, and a refrigerating fan for circulating an air between the refrigerating evaporator and the refrigerating compartment.

Abstract: A system and method for producing water from ambient moisture using an absorption chiller is provided. A portion of the chilled water coil is exposed to the air and the system is configured to collect and/or store for later use, water formed from atmospheric moisture condensing on this portion of the chilled water coil.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a vehicle for performing cooling/air-heating of a temperature controlling object includes: a temperature detection unit 63 that detects a temperature of the temperature controlling object; a controller 61 that controls the air-conditioning system based on a temperature detected by the temperature detection unit 63; a prediction unit 61 that predicts a forward temperature of the temperature controlling object based on at least either one of a detected temperature detected by the temperature detection unit 63 and a current vehicle driving state; a target temperature change unit 61 that changes a target temperature of the temperature controlling object or a target temperature of a cooling medium in the air-conditioning system for a vehicle based on a result of prediction by the prediction unit 61; wherein the controller 61 controls cooling/air-heating of the temperature controlling object based on a target temperature changed by the target temperature change unit 61.

Abstract: A system control to monitor and control the operation of an air conditioning system including at least one evaporator/air handler unit operatively coupled to a compressor/condenser unit comprising a sensor to monitor the operation of the evaporator and to generate a control signal when a predetermined condition within the air conditioning system is sensed and a control unit including logic or circuitry to receive the condensate signal and to deactivate the evaporator/air handler unit and the compressor/condenser unit in response to the control signal.

Abstract: To provide a refrigeration cycle apparatus that achieves load balancing (for example, the balance between the cooling load and the heating load, and the balance between the cooling load and the heating and hot water loads) to increase system COP and an information transfer method used in the refrigeration cycle apparatus. A refrigeration cycle apparatus operates a plurality of indoor units so that the thermal cooling load and the thermal heating load to be executed by the plurality of indoor unit are balanced.

Abstract: A heat cycle system for a mobile object includes: a refrigeration cycle system 10 in which a refrigerant flows; a first heat transfer system 20 in which a heat medium that controls a temperature of a heat-generating body 2 flows; a second heat transfer system 30 in which a heat medium that controls a state of air in an interior of the mobile object flows; a first intermediate heat exchanger 40 which is provided between the refrigeration cycle system 10 and the first heat transfer system 20 and in which the refrigerant and the heat medium exchange heat therebetween; a second intermediate heat exchanger 50 which is provided between the refrigeration cycle system 10 and the second heat transfer system 30 and in which the refrigerant and the heat medium exchange heat therebetween; a first interior heat exchanger 23 which is provided in the first heat transfer system 20 and in which air taken into the interior of the mobile object and the heat medium exchange heat therebetween; a second interior heat exchanger 32

Abstract: Recuperation systems and methods are applied to vapor compression cycles in dehumidification, such as in air conditioning. In some embodiments, a method for dehumidification includes introducing a refrigerant from a heating unit to a cooling unit along a first path; introducing the refrigerant from the cooling unit to the heating unit along a second path different from the first path; introducing the refrigerant from the heating unit to the cooling unit along a third path different from the first path; and contacting the cooling unit and the heating unit with a first gas stream.

Abstract: The liquid galley refrigeration system for cooling food carts for aircraft employs an intermediate working fluid to transfer heat from one or more food carts to one or more remote chillers, allowing the carts and chillers to be advantageously distributed in the aircraft. While the chiller working fluid undergoes a phase change in order to transfer heat from the intermediate working fluid to the cooling air, the intermediate working fluid remains in its liquid phase throughout its circulation. A recirculation pump circulates the intermediate working fluid through a distribution system that may link a plurality of chillers to a plurality of food carts, and the temperature of the food carts is regulated by a combination of controls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication device, and in particular, to a Remote Radio Unit (RRU). The RRU includes an RRU radiator structural member and a shell, where the shell includes an evaporator, radiating pipes and a shell body, the inside of the evaporator is in communication with the radiating pipes to form a loop for holding a phase change medium, and the radiating pipes are disposed on the shell body; and the evaporator is connected to a radiator of the RRU radiator structural member. By using the RRU according to the present invention, the radiating efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: A hot-strip cooling device for cooling a hot strip that has been subjected to finish rolling while being conveyed over a run-out table. The device includes a plurality of cooling nozzles that are disposed above a steel strip and eject rod-like flows of coolant at an ejection angle tilted toward the upstream side in a steel-strip traveling direction; and purging means that is disposed on the upstream side with respect to the cooling nozzles and purges the coolant that has been ejected from the cooling nozzles and resides on the steel strip.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a vehicle includes an air-conditioning apparatus having a compressor 1 that compresses a first refrigerant 40 and a first heat exchanger 2 that exchanges heat between the first refrigerant 40 and external air and performing temperature regulation; and an equipment cooling apparatus that circulates a second refrigerant 41B between equipment 53, 54, 55 for electrically driving the vehicle and a second heat exchanger 7B to release heat absorbed from the equipment 53, 54, 55 to air in the vehicle interior in the heat exchanger 7B. The system further includes a heat-radiation suppressing structure 60 that suppresses heat dissipation from the equipment 53, 54, 55 to surrounding environment.

Abstract: Improvements in tubes, which increase the heat exchange capacity of tubular heat exchangers using the tubes, are described. These improvements involve the use of one or more external surface enhancements, optionally combined with an internal enhancement and/or differing tube geometries. These improvements apply, for example, to internal condensers, including those in which the tube bundles are oriented vertically, in vapor-liquid contacting apparatuses such as distillation columns.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for purifying HFO-1234yf, comprising the steps of (1) cooling a liquid mixture containing HFO-1234yf and HF to separate the mixture into a upper liquid phase having a high concentration of HF and a lower liquid phase having a high concentration of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; and (2) subjecting the lower liquid phase obtained in step (1) to a distillation operation to withdraw a mixture containing HFO-1234yf and HF from a top of a distillation column, thereby obtaining substantially HF-free HFO-1234yf from a bottom of the distillation column. According to the present invention, HF and HFO-1234yf contained in a mixture containing HF and HFO-1234yf can be separated under simple and economically advantageous conditions.

Abstract: A decorative assembly and a kit for creating a plurality of decorative assemblies including at least one foundation piece, at least one fanciful element and at least one connector to couple the fanciful element to the foundation piece.

Abstract: An antimony-free glass suitable for use in a frit for producing a hermetically sealed glass package is described. The hermetically sealed glass package, such as an OLED display device, is manufactured by providing a first glass substrate plate and a second glass substrate plate and depositing the antimony-free frit onto the first substrate plate. OLEDs may be deposited on the second glass substrate plate. An irradiation source (e.g., laser, infrared light) is then used to heat the frit which melts and forms a hermetic seal that connects the first glass substrate plate to the second glass substrate plate and also protects the OLEDs. The antimony-free glass has excellent aqueous durability, good flow, low glass transition temperature and low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the extension of a furnace campaign and/or the reduction of energy input during melting by the shape of exchangeable component assemblies surrounding the melt which are located in the area of the melt surface and which are in contact with the transition area, below as well as above of the melt surface. The same holds for the haulage way of the melt.

Abstract: A method of elongating a glass base material to obtain a glass rod having a smaller diameter, using a glass base material elongating apparatus including a feeder at least for the glass base material, a heating furnace, and an elongating mechanism of the glass base material below the heating furnace, is such that a horizontal plane position measuring unit of the glass base material is provided inside or near the heating furnace, the feeder has a glass base material horizontal plane position adjusting unit, and the elongating mechanism has three or more sets of elongating rollers capable of switching between grasping and releasing for keeping the position of the glass rod in the horizontal plane to be constant, and the glass base material is elongated with the position thereof in the horizontal plane kept as targeted by controlling the glass base material horizontal plane position adjusting unit.

Abstract: The high energy usage and high water usage of conventional washing and drying, specifically for towels, is addressed with the present invention. The “towel-station” of the invention is a single-piece sheet-fed appliance to be located at or near the bathroom, shower or pool to efficiently wash, sanitize, dry and warm a towel. Dramatic savings of energy and water result over that of conventional washing and drying. An additional benefit is the availability to the user of a warm towel after bathing without the use of additional energy since warming is performed as part of the drying process.

Abstract: A washing machine which is improved so as to firmly support a clutch. The washing machine includes a main body, a tub disposed within the main body, a drum rotatably disposed within the tub, a motor provided under the tub to provide driving force to rotate the drum, a clutch connected to the motor to transmit driving force of the motor to the drum, and a mounting plate to fix the clutch and the motor to connect the clutch and the motor to the lower surface of the tub. A first flange unit connected to the clutch is provided on the lower surface of the tub, and a second flange unit connected to the outer circumferential surface of the first flange unit is provided on the mounting plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing machine (1) comprising one or more than one receptacle (12) placed on the drum (2) wherein a sufficient amount of water delivered for counterbalancing the unbalanced load is stored when there is an unbalanced load.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a dispensing system as a non-bulk dispensing system or a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance.

Abstract: A restraint system includes: a base system engages a restraint to apply the restraint to a person, for example, on the limbs of a person. The base system can communicate with a remote control operated by security person. The remote control can be from a remote location so that the security person is removed from intimate contact with the person to be restrained. This can increase the safety form the security person. The base system can be fixed to a portion of a vehicle, such as a roof, trunk, side panel, hood, bumper, etc. The restraint can include a locking mechanism that helps to prevent overtightening.

Abstract: A security apparatus which secures a portable device such as a printer and has a substantially flat base which has openings to receive mushroom-head studs of the printer. An upright plate extends substantially perpendicular from the base and is positioned against the rear of the printer housing and its cover, to prevent opening of the cover. A locking shaft is movable to a locking position to prevent disconnecting the printer housing from the base of the security apparatus. The locking shaft is secured in its locking position by means of a locking mechanism which is operated by a key, which can be any type of key, including push button keys or a combination lock and the like.

Abstract: This invention has to do with security devices used to retain a deadbolt in a locked position on a door. The device is positioned on over a deadbolt actuating handle and positioned to straddle a doorknob located below the deadbolt handle. The deadbolt actuating handle is prevented from turning to an unlocked position by the device.

Abstract: A key for opening multiple axial pin locks has a base member with an indexing element and a number of lock pins, configured to match the keyways of the locks. The key has a microprocessor with access to information on the pin configuration for each lock to be opened, and the lock pins are selectively positioned along the base member to match the configuration of a key for a particular lock in response to the user entering an identification code for that lock. The lock pins can slidably engage recessed tracks in the base member, which serve to direct the lock pins parallel to an axis of the base member. A pin latching mechanism can be provided to secure the lock pins in the desired position.

Abstract: A locking system with infrared communications includes a lock (1) and a programming key (2). The lock (1) includes an interacting device (3) for interacting with the user, a first communications module (4) having an infrared sensor which receives and sends information when communications with the key (2) is established. A first control module (5) manages the received information and a mechanical device (6) opens and locks the locking system a first warning (7) and a first power supply (8). The programming key (2) includes a second communications module (10) including an infrared sensor for communicating with the lock (1), a second control module (11), a storage module (12), a second warning (13), a connector for connection externally (14) and a second power supply (15).

Abstract: This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotrophic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an insert pocket of a cutter body is disclosed. First, the insert pocket of the cutter body a rough milling process. Then, the insert pocket is forged using a forging tool having a shape that generally conforms to the shape of the insert pocket. Then, the insert pocket undergoes a finish milling process to qualify the pocket geometry without removing the majority of the forge-enhanced pocket material. The insert pocket can be optionally heated prior to the forging step. The grain orientation of the inset pocket is compressed by the forging process to increase the impact and fatigue resistance of the insert pocket.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a film-thickness measuring device and a calibration method thereof. The film-thickness measuring device has at least two fixing bases disposed in different calibration positions, a carrier machine table for carrying substrates and a measuring head. The measuring head receives a label of the present substrate being carried from the carrier machine table; obtains parameters of the calibration position that the label corresponds to from a saved corresponding relationship, and moves to a top of the calibration position that the obtained parameters correspond to, and then measures film-thickness of the calibration plate on the fixing base which is disposed in the calibration position to achieve calibration. The present invention automatically switches to corresponding calibration positions according to different substrates for calibrating, so as to prevent inconvenience caused by manual changing the calibration plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a calibration method that can be carried out without a reference system for an angle measuring device having a code carrier carrying an absolute position code, and at least two reading heads comprising a fixed, known angle position at an angular distance, wherein the code carrier can be rotated relative to the reading heads, and different angle positions of the code carrier relative to the reading heads can thus be captured. Angle position values of the reading heads in an angular setting are determined and angular error is determined, which are repeated. And, a mathematical analysis method is performed, including determining the parameters of a mathematical function quantifying the angular error, and determining calibration parameters as parameters of the quantifying mathematical function or as a correction or code table derived from the parameters.

Abstract: Device for measuring hair damage comprising a handle (2) and a shaft (3) and a mandrel, a clip (4) and a feedback indicator, wherein the mandrel and clip are attachable to the shaft and the mandrel is drivable along the length of the shaft to measure the friction of a lock of hair which is wound around the mandrel and back onto itself and held in place by the clip such that fibres in the lock of hair are rubbed against themselves along the general direction of the hair fibres and use of such a device.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to make it possible to accurately and easily find out a solution when an error occurs and to make a display on a screen up to attaining the solution to be easily visible for a user, and has a solution display mode of sequentially displaying a plurality of question sentences in accordance with error content together with choices to the respective question sentences and displaying a next question sentence associated with the choice selected by a user and a choice to the next question sentence or a solution to the error content, and the choice to each of the question sentences is displayed together with a diagram showing the content of the corresponding choice.

Abstract: An attachment device for identifying one or more constituents within a fluid includes a first end configured to selectively attach to an opening of a container of holding a fluid, and a sensor coupled to the attachment body. The sensor further includes one or more sensor elements positioned to detect and analyze a fluid within the container. The sensor is further configured to perform one or more tests on the fluid, wherein the one or more tests are useful in identifying one or more constituents within the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method for measuring an extract (1000) released from a product sample (330) in vitro. The apparatus (100) comprising an in vitro environment which simulates an in vivo environment. The apparatus (100) contains a product sample (330) with the product sample (330) exposed to the in vitro environment. An extract (1000) is produced from the product sample (330) when the product sample (330) is subjected to the in vitro environment. The extract (1000) is analyzed to determine the amount of at least one element in the extract and the rate of release of at least one element in the product sample (330). The product sample is a smokeless tobacco product. An element analyzed for is nicotine.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid chromatograph system and method configured to accurately obtain measurements by minimizing deviations in measurements due to a transfer from one measurement method to another measurement method. An aspect of the system and method includes minimizing deviations in measurements when a measurement method from a measurement system of a liquid chromatograph is transferred to measurement system under high pressure and high velocity. Such a transfer includes deviations due to differences in analysis conditions. The present subject matter uses a dwell volume value so as to minimize a deviation of measurement result due to methods before and after transfer. Another aspect includes calculating a correction value when there is a deviation in the measurement result, and automatically reflecting the correction value for the method transfer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for non-invasive, simultaneous determination of density and a shear resistance relating variable of a non-gaseous, free flowing material are presented. In one example, the non-gaseous free flowing material is disposed within a vessel at a known or constant level. According to this example, the method and apparatus utilizes an adjustable mathematical model to determine the density and a shear resistance relating variable based on measurements of the system comprising the filling material, the vessel wall and the dynamic measuring instrument interacting with the wall.

Abstract: A compression sensor gasket assembly includes a pressure sensor assembly having an annular, radially extending pressure sensor seal seat and a gasket body having opposite sides extending between an opening configured to register with a cylinder bore of an internal combustion engine and an outer periphery. The opposite sides of the gasket body are spaced from one another adjacent the opening by a known thickness and a circumferentially enclosed passage extends between the opposite sides into the opening. The passage has an annular, radially extending gasket seal seat. The gasket seal seat is formed within a distance equal to or less than about 3 times the thickness of the gasket body and the pressure sensor assembly is received at least in part the passage with the sensor seal seat being brought into operably sealed engagement with the gasket seal seat.

Abstract: A device detecting a property of fuel in a course of a pipeline, while improving accuracy and stability of the fuel property detection. The device includes a sub-tank provided in the course of a fuel pipeline connecting a fuel tank and an engine, and a sensor capable of detecting the property of fuel inside the sub-tank. The sub-tank includes a fuel inlet for introducing therethrough fuel from the fuel tank, and a fuel outlet for sending out therethrough the fuel toward the engine.

Abstract: A method for dynamically diagnosing an exhaust gas probe. A target/actual comparison is performed between a calculated O2 signal and an O2 signal measured with the exhaust gas probe, for a step load transition. A device for dynamically diagnosing an exhaust gas probe disposed in an exhaust duct of an internal combustion engine. An output signal is fed to an engine controller connected to additional input signals providing information about intake air mass and fuel metering. The engine controller comprises devices for determining a calculated O2 signal from the information about the input air mass and the fuel metering and devices for filtering and/or gradient forming and/or integrating the calculated O2 signal and an O2 signal measured by the exhaust probe. A target/actual comparison between the calculated O2 signal and the measured O2 signal, can be performed for a step load transition.

Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may be configured to he rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-con act sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.

Abstract: The invention concerns a roller for a motor vehicle brake test bench comprising a roller body (11), wherein the peripheral wall (17) of the roller body (11) is formed at least partially from plastic. The invention further concerns a brake test bench (12) for motor vehicles having such a roller (10).

Abstract: A terminal encapsulated tire monitoring device electrically connectable with at least one contact of a read-write tool is disclosed to include a housing, a sensor unit mounted in the housing and consisting of a circuit board and a plurality of terminal connection portions, a plurality of conducting terminals partially embedded in the housing each having a first contact end electrically connectable by one contact of the read-write tool and a second contact end electrically connected to one terminal connection portion of the sensor unit.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring system includes a transmission device, a receiving device, and a monitoring section. The transmission device includes a sensor which detects a condition of gas in a tire cavity area surrounded with a tire and a rim as tire information, a transmitter which wirelessly transmits the tire information, and a housing which houses the sensor and the transmitter. An opening portion of an air vent connecting a housing inner space and the cavity area is formed on top of a protruding portion protruding from the surface of the housing. An area of the opening portion is 0.4 mm2 or smaller. An area of contact between the top portion and a contact plane in contact with the top portion and perpendicular to a protruding direction of the protruding portion is not larger than 30% of the opening portion area.

Abstract: A method for detecting plugging of a measuring tube. Heat is supplied to a medium conveyed in a first measuring tube by means of at least one heating element, or heat is removed from the medium conveyed in a first measuring tube by means of at least one cooling element. At least one temperature sensor, which is thermally coupled to the medium conveyed in the first measuring tube, temperature is registered. Additionally, a first comparison variable, which is characteristic for heat transport by the medium in the first measuring tube, is determined based on the supplying of heat or removing of heat, as well as on the temperature registering, and this comparison variable is compared with a reference variable. Plugging of at least one measuring tube of the measuring transducer is detected if the first comparison variable deviates from the reference variable by more than a limit value.

Abstract: A quadrupole responder for an OQR-type gravity gradiometer comprises a housing, and a mass quadrupole positioned within the housing. The mass quadrupole has a pair of sides, and also has a center of mass between the sides. At least a pair of torsion spring flexures are provided by pins connecting said sideof said mass quadrupole to the housing. The torsion spring flexures provide an axis of rotation which passes through the center of mass of the mass quadrupole and through both spring flexures. The pins are integral with the mass quadrupole.

Abstract: A measuring utensil includes a handle portion and a measuring portion joined to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a main body, a male component and a female component. The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface and defines at least an outer perimeter of the handle portion. The male component is located within the outer perimeter of the main body and protrudes from the upper surface of the main body to a male engaging surface. The female component is located within the outer perimeter of the main body and is recessed from the lower surface of the main body in a direction towards the upper surface of the main body. The female component extends from the lower surface of the main body to a female engaging surface.

Abstract: The invention presents a spring structure (501), which has at least two masses (Ma, Mb) coupled in a first direction as opposite phase oscillators by means of springs (Sh1, Sh2) connected to them (Ma, Mb), via a loop (L, E) between said springs (Sh1, Sh2) connected to their coupling points, wherein oblique springs (Sl45, Sr45) are connected from said coupling points of the loop (L) to the anchors (A) of the base such that the longitudinal motion of the loop (L) is arranged to occur perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to said first direction, to thus attenuate opposite phase oscillation other than that of the masses (Ma, Mb). The invention also presents the use of a spring structure in a resonator and/or in a resonator array as well as in a sensor or a sensor comprising system.

Abstract: A system is provided for the detection of deposits in a fluid line that includes, but is not limited to a measuring body, and ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic receiver and at least one evaluation unit connected to the ultrasonic transducer and the ultrasonic receiver. The ultrasonic transducer transmits an ultrasonic signal and the ultrasonic receiver receives response signals generated by reflections in the fluid line. From known geometric changes in shape of the fluid line, resulting response signals are finally filtered out of the response signal sequence and from the remaining response signals relating to the deposits, the distances can be calculated between the ultrasonic transducer and the deposits.

Abstract: An ultrasound measurement system and a method for carrying out ultrasound measurements is provided that includes a data acquisition unit and a transducer for coupling an ultrasound pulse into a connecting element and for extracting an ultrasound pulse echo from the connecting element. The ultrasound measurement system proposed according to the invention comprises the data acquisition unit which has a combination of analog and digital electronics for excitation and driving of the transducer. This is separated from a data processing unit and is in contact therewith via a wired or wireless connection.