Abstract: An apparatus for processing fluid includes a vessel provided with a sidewall including a passage and at least partially defining an interior compartment. A drain tube positioned in the interior compartment may drain fluid through the passage in the sidewall. The drain tube may be angled, and arranged such that the end in the interior compartment may be adapted for movement as the result of manipulation of a structure, such as a coupler, external to the interior compartment. Accordingly, the drain tube may be positioned along the sidewall at a reference point for movement between a first position for draining fluid above the reference point and a second position for draining fluid below the reference point. An indexing feature may also be provided for incrementally adjusting the position of the drain tube, along with an associated tool to facilitate the adjustment. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanical piping system and method is described herein. The system includes a first pipe with a first connection element disposed on an outer surface of the first pipe. The system also includes a second pipe with a second connection element disposed on an outer surface of the second pipe. An alignment element may also be included, with the alignment element creating a sealed flow path through the first pipe and the second pipe. Also, an external collar assembly may be included. The external collar assembly may engage the first connection element and second connection element and laterally secure the first pipe relative to the second pipe.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve assembly includes a body having a passage extending therethrough. The body includes an upstream end adapted to be connected to a source of fluid pressure, an intermediate portion, and a downstream end having a downstream exit. A rupture disk is mounted in the passageway and blocks the fluid pressure of the source from the downstream end. In operation, the rupture disk configured to rupture above a predetermined differential fluid pressure. A catcher is disposed in the passage downstream of the rupture disk. The catcher generally includes a disk portion with at least one opening sized to prevent passage of the rupture disk through the catcher in response to a rupture disk failure while simultaneously allowing fluid flow through the catcher to the downstream exit.

Abstract: A gas concentration control device for pressure vessel is provided for controlling gas concentration inside an accommodation space that is set in an interior of a chamber formed inside a pressure vessel curing oven. The pressure vessel curing oven includes a gas inlet tube with a first valve and a gas outlet tube with a second valve, which are in communication with the accommodation space. The gas concentration control device includes a gas concentration detection device, which is operative for timed detection of concentration of a gas inside the accommodation space, and a control unit for setting a predetermined concentration, performing a judgment if the gas concentration inside the accommodation space reaches the predetermined concentration according to a detection result of the gas concentration detection device, and thereby controls the first valve and the second valve according to result of the judgment.

Abstract: A universal valve cap for pneumatic tire valve stems allows for quick and easy access to replenish air in tires. The bottom portion of the cap has an inner thread design, engagable with the threaded valve stem, and the top or crown part of the cap has a snap fastener fitting, allowing for inflation of the tire. The upper portion of the cap has a compression spring or memory plastic that offers resistance to a compressive force that will enable the upper section of the cap to be pressed down over the stationary bottom half of the cap when pressure is applied. The bottom portion of the cap can be pushed down and locked into an open position when inserting air or checking tire pressure. A twist of the cap releases the upper portion to its original position, allowing the top of the cap to be snapped closed.

Abstract: A valve sub-base (100) is provided. The valve sub-base (100) includes a coupling system (200). The valve sub-base (100) includes a female coupling member (106a) formed on a first side (151) of the valve sub-base (100). The valve sub-base (100) also includes a male coupling member (106b) formed on a second side (152) of the valve sub-base (100) and configured to engage a corresponding female coupling member (106a) on an adjoining valve sub-base (100) to couple two or more valve sub-bases (100).

Abstract: Disclosed are integral and/or portable, easy-to-install apparatuses for detecting and containing fluid leaked or otherwise discharged from a fluid-filled device and for facilitating testing and maintenance of the apparatus and fluid-filled devices. In one aspect of the disclosed invention, upon sensing a fluid discharge, the apparatus activates audible and/or visual alarms and directs the discharged fluid to a predetermined drainage area to prevent damage to areas surrounding the fluid-filled device. In another aspect of the present invention, no plumbing or electrical wiring is required to install the apparatus, thereby allowing an unskilled individual to easily and inexpensively install the apparatus. In yet another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus may be easily located since it is not dependent on gravity or a drainage pipe for discharge of the fluid.

Abstract: Fluid regulators are described. An example regulator includes a regulator body defining a sensing chamber between an inlet and an outlet of a fluid flow passageway of the fluid regulator. A bonnet is coupled to the regulator body and defines a loading chamber disposed adjacent the sensing chamber. The loading chamber is substantially sealed relative to the sensing chamber and an environment surrounding the fluid regulator. A sensor guide is disposed between the sensing chamber and the loading chamber and has at least one seal to fluidly isolate the loading chamber from the sensing chamber. The sensor guide has a vent flow path between the sensing chamber and the loading chamber to vent the sensing chamber during a failure condition of the at least one seal.

Abstract: A control valve includes a signal pressure passage that transmits a pilot pressure of first and second pilot chambers as a signal pressure of another device, a connecting groove that is formed in a spool and connects the first pilot chamber to the signal pressure passage when the spool is in a neutral position, a connecting hole that is formed in the spool and connects the second pilot chamber to the signal pressure passage, and a check valve that is interposed in the connecting hole and permits a flow only from the second pilot chamber to the signal pressure passage. The connecting groove connects the first pilot chamber to the signal pressure passage when the pilot pressure is led into the first pilot chamber, and blocks communication between the first pilot chamber and the signal pressure passage when the pilot pressure is led into the second pilot chamber.

Abstract: A pressure-control valve includes a housing (110) and a valve assembly (115) at least partially disposed within the housing. The housing has a sidewall (112) defining a conduit connecting an inlet opening (116) and an outlet opening (118), wherein the housing has a pressure vent (119) extending through the sidewall. The valve assembly includes: a valve seat (140), a valve support (120), a slidable member (130), and a biasing member (150). The slidable member is reversibly slidable between an open position and a closed position. The closed position interrupts fluid communication through the conduit between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The slidable member has an upstream effective cross-sectional area greater than its downstream effective cross-sectional area. Sealing members (137,139) forming seals between the slidable member and the sidewall, and a pressure vent is disposed between the seals. A biasing member (150) biases the valve assembly (155) toward the open position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an auto compression valve, comprising a rear housing with an air release hole; a front housing screwed with the rear housing; a taper piston moveably mounted in the rear housing; a spring mounted in the front housing, wherein one end of the spring is placed in the cavity of the front housing, another end is sleeved on the cylinder end of the taper piton; a lock ring with an air release groove fixed between the rear and front housings. Air release is realized through the air release hole and the air release groove, thus all parts of the valve can be assembled more tightly to prevent coming loose, maintaining the necessary pressure for inflating tires and controlling the air leaking flow in deflation.

Abstract: A torque converter check valve has a valve element movable between a closed position and an open position by applying hydraulic pressure to a portion of the valve element and by applying a resilient force by a resilient element acting on another portion of the valve element. A spacer element is provided to act on the valve element and limit movement of the valve element in the direction in which the resilient element is compressed to reduce wear on the resilient element during operation of the torque converter check valve.

Abstract: Dual-source water systems may include a selectively controllable mechanism for receiving water from a direct line connection or from a water containment apparatus. The system also may include a filtration system, wherein water may flow through the selectively controllable mechanism to the filtration system. The selectively controllable mechanism may be a valve system and may include a transition switch to switch between water flowing from the direct line connection or from the water containment apparatus.

Abstract: A fluid control device includes a housing providing a fluid inlet and fluid outlet and a passage extending therebetween. The passage has a longitudinally extending tapered portion which narrows in the direction towards the inlet, and a fluid flow control member located in the passage and having a tapered end corresponding to the tapered portion of the passage. The fluid flow control member is movable longitudinally within the passage between a first position, in which the tapered end of the member engages the tapered portion of the passage and fluid flow along the passage towards the inlet is prevented, and a second position in which fluid flow along the passage is possible.

Abstract: Air required for measurement of exhaust gas components is supplied to an exhaust sensor without using a device for generating positive pressure. In a structure for arrangement, in an engine (1), of an exhaust sensor (10) that measures exhaust gas components and requires air for the measurement of the exhaust gas components, an exhaust pipe (5) of the engine (1) communicates with the exhaust sensor (10) through an introduction pipe (15), the exhaust sensor (10) communicates with an intake pipe (2) of the engine (1) through a discharge pipe (16), and an atmosphere pipe (17) open to the atmosphere is connected to the exhaust sensor (10), so that exhaust gas is sucked into the exhaust sensor (10) through the introduction pipe (15) while air is sucked into the exhaust sensor (10) through the atmosphere pipe (17) due to intake negative pressure generated during an intake stroke of the engine (1).

Abstract: A system for a fluid tank for storing a urea solution in a motor vehicle, the system including a first float having a first density and a second float having a second density, the first and second floats being movably arranged on a guide in the fluid tank, the first density is less than a density of the urea solution at a reference temperature but greater than a density of water at the reference temperature, and the second density is less than the density of water at the reference temperature. The system further includes a control system configured to receive signals indicative of a level of the floats, and to generate an anomaly signal in response to detecting sinking of the first float and floatation of the second float.

Abstract: A micro-fluidic system comprising a micro-fluidic channel, which has a wall provided with a hole; a closing element, which is partially housed within the hole and has a membrane portion adapted to deform and a side portion sealingly connected with the above mentioned wall; and a partition arranged within the micro-fluidic channel between a first and a second segment; the closing element is deformable between a locked configuration in contact with the partition and an open configuration spaced from the partition; the closing element may be deformed by suction or by a rod or a piston.

Abstract: Storage apparatus includes a supporting base (11) supporting silos (14) having a lower conical portion (15) and silo port (16) controlled by an outlet knifegate valve (17), and a charging port (20) controlled by an inlet knifegate valve (21). An upper portion (22) of the silo is closed by a domed top (18). The silo ports (16) are manifolded to a common outlet (not shown). A charge manifold (25) interconnects the respective upper charging ports (20) and connects the ports to the cuttings source conduit (26). A pressure/vacuum port (27) is connected via cycle control valve (30) to an ejector assembly (not shown) valved to be able to cycle between a vacuum phase and a pressure phase of about 16 psig using a compressed air source. Control means is selectively operable to control the outlet valve (17), inlet valve (21) and cycle control valve (30).

Abstract: A valve is mounted in a first bore in a first separable section of a transmission to block or allow fluid flow through the first bore to a second bore in a second transmission section depending on whether the first and second sections are joined together or separated. A movable portion of the valve is responsive to an actuator during relative movement of the transmission sections between fluid flow open and fluid flow closed positions. The valve can include a valve housing fixed in the first bore and a carrying plunger biased to the fluid blocking position and responsive to the actuator for movement to the fluid flow open position. The valve forms a fluid flow path between the first and second bores across the gap between the facing surfaces of the joined transmission sections.

Abstract: A system including a machine and a cassette that moves fluid from one source to another for use in dialysis. The machine includes at least a first set of pressure imposing valve actuators, said valve actuators being pneumatically operated and substantially adjacently disposed, and a cassette receiving portion. The cassette includes a housing adapted to be removably placed in the cassette receiving portion of the machine. The housing includes at least one inlet port adapted to be fluidly coupled to a fluid source, and at least one outlet port. The housing further includes an inlet manifold and a collection chamber, and at least one fluid pathway fluidly coupled to the two. In use, the fluid pathway disposed substantially adjacent the first set of valve actuators such that sequential actuation of the valve actuators moves a fluid through the pathways to the collection chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exhaust machine which includes a first exhaust tube, a second exhaust tube, a first closed box, a second closed box, a pipe and a motor. The first exhaust tube is connected to the first closed box and the second exhaust tube is connected to the second closed box. The pipe penetrates the first closed box and the second closed box and connects to an exhaust gas source. The pipe includes a first inner opening and a second inner opening. The motor connects to the pipe and drives the pipe to make the exhaust gas pass into the first closed box through the first inner opening or into the second closed box through the second inner opening.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supplying fluid to a continuously variable transmission which has a lubrication system and at least one transmission control system. The apparatus comprises first and second pumps (120, 122). The first pump has an output which is connectable to the lubrication system through a supply control valve arrangement (132). The second pump has an output which is connectable to the transmission control system. The apparatus has a transfer passage (128) through which the first pump can be connected to the transmission control system. The supply control valve arrangement is adapted to selectively throttle supply of fluid from the output of the first pump to the lubrication system in order to cause fluid output from the first pump to be diverted through the transfer passage to the transmission control system.

Abstract: A fluid control device includes two opening and closing valves 2, 3 disposed symmetrical to each other and having an identical shape, two fluid discharge passages 6, 7, 11, 12 having an equal length and provided in parallel with each other in outlets of the opening and closing valves 2, 3, and a connection member 10 attachable to a chamber and having two fluid passages 25, 26 formed in an equal length to and communicating with the two fluid discharge passages 6, 7, 11, 12, the connection member being provided in outlets of the two fluid discharge passages 6, 7, 11, 12.

Abstract: Fluid valves having multiple fluid flow control members are described herein. An example valve trim apparatus includes a first flow control member disposed in a passageway of a fluid valve, the first flow control member moves relative to a first orifice of the passageway to provide a first fluid flow characteristic through the passageway. A second flow control member is disposed within the passageway and is to move relative to a second orifice of the passageway defined by the first flow control member when the first flow control member is in sealing engagement with the first orifice to provide a second fluid flow characteristic through the passageway. The first fluid flow characteristic is different than the second fluid flow characteristic.

Abstract: A dual outlet fluid valve capable of obtaining a closed state operation mode for both outlet ports, a low flow operation mode for either operating port either individually or combined, or a high flow operation mode for either outlet port individually or combined such that at least five distinct operating conditions can be obtained. The fluid valve is not charged with fuel when in a closed position.

Abstract: Fluid valves having multiple fluid flow control members are described herein. An example valve trim apparatus includes a first valve trim apparatus to control fluid flow through a first passageway of the fluid valve and a second valve trim apparatus to control fluid flow through a second passageway of the fluid valve. The first passageway is different than the second passageway and the first valve trim apparatus includes a first valve stem to slidably receive a second valve stem of the second valve trim apparatus.

Abstract: Electronic-fluidic hybrid form dividers, constructed by a simple planer droplet generation structure, a pair of signal electrodes, and a responsive control valve, which is programmed to respond to only certain signal droplets, by a basic electronic principle: change of voltage share between impedances. Detected fluidic information is addressed in both electronic and fluidic forms, and the fluidic pathway is well-confined in a simple planar structure, although its control valve is in a second layer, thereby minimizing any fluidic disturbance. Various configurations comprise a plurality of identical structures, which can alter their cumulative function by re-assignment of required voltage share. The hybrid divider can be assembled into a fluidic universal logic gate, of a simple two inlet and one outlet signal channels structure, and switch between sixteen functions by re-assigning voltage share.

Abstract: Vacuum release systems that allow rapid, uninterrupted flow of a liquid through a first opening in a container when the container is inverted are disclosed. The vacuum release systems include a hole punch and can be secured to the outer surface of the container. When the liquid-filled container is inverted, pressure is applied to the hole punch to form a second opening in the side of the container. The second opening releases the vacuum by allowing air to flow into the container, which, in turn, allows rapid, uninterrupted flow of the liquid through the first opening in the container.

Abstract: Actuators for use with fluid control devices having multiple fluid flow control members are disclosed. An apparatus includes a housing including a first chamber and a second chamber. The apparatus also includes a first actuator assembly at least partially positioned in the first chamber. The first actuator assembly includes a first stem to be coupled to a first flow control member of a valve. The first flow control member is to control fluid flow through a first flow aperture. The apparatus also includes a second actuator assembly at least partially positioned in the second chamber. The second actuator assembly includes a second stem to be coupled to a second flow control member of the valve. The second flow control member to control fluid flow through a second flow aperture, the first stem independently moveable relative to the second stem.

Abstract: A baffle or reinforcer includes a carrier configured to be disposed in a cavity and a fixation mechanism disposed on the carrier and configured to at least partially support the carrier in the cavity. The fixation mechanism defines an opening for receiving an expandable material. The fixation mechanism has an anti-return device configured to prevent at least a portion of the expandable material from escaping through the opening during expansion. A method includes inserting the carrier into the cavity, injecting the expandable material into the cavity via the opening in the fixation mechanism, expanding the expandable material within the cavity, and preventing at least a portion of the expandable material from escaping through the opening during expansion.

Abstract: This invention sets forth a water flow restrictor for insertion into a water line connected to a water dispensing fixture. The restrictor includes an in-line restrictor body having a longitudinal flow passageway. The body also has an upstream coupling and a downstream coupling so that the body can be coupled into a water line. The body further has an upstream water receiving chamber and a downstream water passing chamber. An orifice of selectable restrictive size is located between the chambers. The orifice limits the flow of water through the passageway. The upstream water receiving chamber has an elliptically converging interior configuration approaching the orifice.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer tube for a transmission oil cooler. The multilayer tube for the transmission oil cooler includes a hose part having a multilayer structure. The multilayer structure includes a hollow inner-layer hose and an outer-layer hose. The hollow inner-layer hose is formed of a polyphthalamide or polyamide material. The outer-layer hose is formed of a polyamide612 or polyamide610 and is stacked on the outer surface of the inner-layer hose.

Abstract: A pipe system for containing corrosive petroleum products with a total resistance of less than 1 MEG ohms to ground from all points to prevent the accumulation of static electricity is provided. The pipe system has at least two pipe sections, each comprising a structural layer and a corrosion resistant layer. The corrosion resistant layer has at least a conductive surface area in contact with the fluid, with the conductive surface area defining an electrical pathway extending a length of the pipe section. Each pipe section has a tapered end exposing a portion of the corrosion resistant layer. The two pipe sections are joined at the tapered ends by a conductive adhesive overlay. The conductive adhesive overlay is electrically connected to a grounding device, wherein the grounding device helps dissipate build-up of electrostatic charge in the pipe system carrying the fluid.

Abstract: A hose shroud (10) comprising a plurality of expanded sections (12) and clamping sections (22), arranged to engage a bundle of hoses or lines, wherein in use, the hose shroud (10) is arranged such that an outer wall (18) of the hose shroud (10) is placed under an inner wall (20) of the hose shroud (10) defining a reservoir (28) therein, the inner wall (20) and outer wall (18) are held in close contact by a plurality of raised protuberances (16) on the outer wall surface (18), the spaced apart inner (20) and outer wall (18) surfaces of the hose shroud (10) are arranged such as to form a lumen (14) to allow fluid communication of fluids leaked within the reservoir (28) and the exterior of the hose shroud (10).

Abstract: A conduit system includes at least a first conduit formed of an extruded material and a second conduit formed of an extruded material. A jacket surrounds the first and second conduits. The jacket is formed of an extruded material and has a thickness which is less than 50 mils, such as 30 mils. Optionally, the jacket includes at least one strip of material which is weakened so as to tear more easily than other portions of the jacket. Optionally, the jacket has a tensile strength which is less than a tensile strength of the first conduit.

Abstract: An engine exhaust assembly includes an inner pipe for connecting to an engine exhaust port. An outer pipe surrounds a portion of the inner pipe. The inner pipe and the upstream end of the outer pipe form an opening therebetween for receiving air from the environment. An annular cap fills a gap between the inner pipe and the downstream end of the outer pipe. A vent is formed in the inner pipe inside and adjacent to the downstream end of the outer pipe. The flow of exhaust through the inner pipe causes air from the environment to flow into the opening between the inner pipe and outer pipe, through the space between the pipes and into the inner pipe through the vent. The downstream end of the inner pipe projects or extends beyond the downstream end of the outer pipe.

Abstract: A method for making helically corrugated rubber tubing with a helical reinforcing element embedded therein and with a relatively smooth interior surface. The tubing is formed with separate inner and outer tubular wall portions with fabric material in between. The inner and outer wall portions may be formed of different elastomeric compositions. Also the method provides for annular cuffs at the opposite ends of the tubing.

Abstract: In a flexible tube for fluid transport, a resin layer is on the outer periphery of an interlocked tube for shielding the fluid flowing within the interlocked tube. An internal-pressure-resistant reinforcing layer is on the outer periphery of the resin layer for reinforcing primarily against internal pressure, etc. of the fluid flowing within the interlocked tube. An axial-force reinforcing layer is on the outer periphery of the internal-pressure-resistant reinforcing layer for primarily suppressing the interlocked tube from deforming in the axial direction of the flexible tube. The axial-force reinforcing layer is formed from alternately winding two layers of reinforcing strips with a long pitch. The reinforcing strips are each configured from a metal strip, a resin layer that covers the strip, and the like. The resin layer is resin to which a microparticulate sulfide-trapping material has been added.

Abstract: Disclosed is the treatment of the interior walls of a fluidic channel with a self-assembled monolayer of an organophosphorus acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thick welded steel pipe excellent in low temperature toughness in which contents of Mn and Mo satisfy (Expression 1) below, Pcm obtained by (Expression 2) below is 0.16 to 0.19, and a metal structure of a base material steel plate consists of ferrite being 30 to 95% in an area ratio and a low temperature transformation structure, and in a metal structure of a coarse-grained HAZ, an area ratio of grain boundary ferrite is 1.5% or more, the total area ratio of the grain boundary ferrite and intragranular ferrite is not less than 11% nor more than 90%, an area ratio of MA is 10% or less, and its balance is composed of bainite. 1.2325?(0.85×[Mn]?[Mo])?1.

Abstract: A bulked yarn comprising a bulked single spun yarn obtainable from a composite twisted yarn in which a single spun yarn and a water-soluble yarn together in a direction opposite to the twisting direction of the single spun yarn by dissolving and removing the water-soluble yarn in a hydrophilic solvent from the composite twisted yarn is prepared. When the bulked yarn with a length of 100 cm is hung down in a state where both ends of the yarn are fixed at a distance of 10 cm from each other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of gravitational force, twisting does not occur or an average value of the distances from the uppermost end of a twisting section to the first and second fixed ends of the yarn is 30 cm or more. The bulked yarn has excellent texture, lightweight properties, and anti-pilling properties, as well as excellent weaving and knitting properties and productivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink cartridge refilling device, which comprises an ink container, an ink injection channel, an air suction channel, an air inlet channel and a leakage-proof component, wherein both the air suction channel and the air inlet channel are arranged inside the ink container; and the leakage-proof component is arranged on the air inlet channel. As both the air suction channel and the air inlet channel are arranged inside the ink container, the ink cartridge refilling device has the advantages of having compact overall structure, small space usage and simple operation, reducing the number of dies in the manufacturing process, fully reducing the manufacturing cost, and solving the technical problems of large space usage, trivial operation and high manufacturing cost in the traditional ink cartridge refilling device.

Abstract: A gap amount (62) between a liner (53) and a reinforcement layer (55) before filling gas into a tank (30) is calculated on the basis of a tank pressure and a tank temperature in the tank (30). It is predicted whether a load larger than or equal to an allowable amount acts on the liner (53) by the gas filling on the basis of the calculated gap amount (62). When it is predicted that the load larger than or equal to the allowable amount acts on the liner (53), a filling flow rate at which the gas is filled into the tank (30) is limited in comparison with a case where it is predicted that the load larger than or equal to the allowable amount does not act on the liner (53).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and equipment for filling at least one downstream tank with a cryogenic liquid, from an upstream store which contains, at a storage pressure above atmospheric pressure, the cryogenic fluid in the liquid phase at the bottom of the tank, and the cryogenic fluid in the gas phase at the top of the tank, said upstream store being suitable for feeding liquid withdrawn from the bottom of the store to the downstream tank, as well as to be supplied with fluid from the outside, characterized in that one generates and maintains a pressure difference between the upstream store and the downstream tank, by pressurizing the gas phase of the upstream store at a pressure that is greater than the equilibrium pressure of the store.

Abstract: Provided are a method and a kit for recovering puncture repair liquid, which have made it possible to easily and quickly dispose of spent puncture repair liquid. The method for recovering puncture repair liquid according to the present invention uses a kit for recovering the puncture repair liquid which is provided with a coagulant for coagulating the puncture repair liquid and a flexible bag containing the puncture repair liquid, and includes injecting the puncture repair liquid drawn from the inside of a tire into the bag, mixing the puncture repair liquid and the coagulant in the bag, and recovering the puncture repair liquid in a coagulated state.

Abstract: A filling element for filling containers includes a housing having a liquid channel, a connection for feeding liquid into the channel, a discharge port for discharging liquid into a container provided in a sealed position on the filling element, a valve in the channel between the connection and the port, an actuator for opening and closing the channel, a gas path for pre-stressing the container's interior with gas and returning displaced gas, a switching valve in the gas path, the valve being switchable by the actuator between a first state for use while pre-stressing and a second switched state for use with displaced gas, wherein in the first state, the gas path has a first effective flow cross section, and in the second state, the gas path has a second effective flow cross section, the second effective flow cross section being different from the first effective flow cross section.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus for filling at least one bottle with liquid is presented. The apparatus has an unfiltered water source, a filtration assembly, a dispensing assembly, and a bottle retention assembly. The dispensing assembly is configured to dispense filtered water into the interior volume of the at least one bottle.

Abstract: A log and/or tree chipper has an individual feed chain tension system for multiple chains. A mechanism is provided for quick and easy independent adjustment for differences in chain length. Therefore, if a tail pulley is damaged, one section can be repaired while not requiring all of the drag chains to be split and the whole tail pulley removed. To keep the adjustment from moving out of adjustment after the adjusting step, a push bolt lock slips over adjusting bolts and the push bolt lock can be held in place with lynch pins.

Abstract: A log/tree chipper having an infeed with a roller member, such as a sprocket or pulley, guides a chain has at least one lug in the roller member, such lug extending above the outer surface of the chain and above a feed table. One or more auxiliary feed members with lugs can rotate with and along the same axis of rotation of the roller member and be spaced to one side of a roller member. The auxiliary feed member can be positioned at the material exit end of a feed table, or at both ends of a feed table. Lugs on the auxiliary feed members and/or the roller members/sprockets are, in some embodiments, positioned at the material exit end of the feed table work so as to work in a symbiotic relationship with the main feed roller.

Abstract: A fine particulate flux, an aqueous flux preparation comprising this flux, a method for the manufacture of a coated part of aluminum, aluminum alloys, steel, copper or titanium using such flux, and a method for brazing parts of aluminum or aluminum alloys to parts of aluminum, aluminum alloys, steel, copper or titanium using such flux. The flux can be obtained by sieving, or it can be obtained by removing solids, e.g., in a cyclone, from the drying gases obtained when wet fluxes are dried, especially after their manufacture. Fine particulate flux increases the viscosity of flux preparations comprising the flux dispersed in water or an aqueous or liquid organic carrier.