Abstract: A tabletop beverage quick cooling device has a housing that contains a chiller portion with a hinged cover. A refrigeration unit is provided to cool water to use to cool the beverage. The refrigeration unit may be mechanical or solid state. The chiller contains a removable cage that holds cans or bottles. The chiller holds chilled water to bathe the cage in the low temperature water. The cage rests on two rollers that provide rotation and are rotated by a motor. A compressor, condenser and associated components are used to produce the low temperatures needed to chill the water. In another embodiment, solid state thermoelectric modules take the place of the compressor, etc. Rotation is controlled by a control panel which can also monitor temperature. An optional ice storage chamber is provided to store ice. Additionally, an ice maker may be provided to produce ice.

Abstract: A reefer container includes: a box-shaped container body; a load equipped in the container body; and a power receiving portion which is configured to receive power from an outside and to supply the power to the load. The power receiving portion includes a power receiving coil which is configured to contactlessly receive the power from the outside.

Abstract: A multiple panel heat exchanger and atmospheric water harvester using the same is provided. The multiple panel heat exchanger includes two or more heat exchange panels arranged in side-by-side series with their major cross sectional areas normal to airflow across the heat exchanger. The heat exchange panels are fluidically connected in series and with a first heat exchange panel in the series having a heat exchange fluid inlet into the heat exchanger and a last heat exchange panel in the series having a heat exchange fluid outlet from the heat exchanger. The multiple panel heat exchanger is suited for a heat exchanger in a refrigeration circuit, such as an evaporator in a vapor-compression refrigeration circuit. An atmospheric water harvester including the multiple panel heat exchanger is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) has a compressor (22), heat rejection heat exchanger (30), heat absorption heat exchanger (60), and expansion-compression device (40; 200). The expansion-compression device couples the heat absorption heat exchanger to the heat rejection heat exchanger and to the compressor. The expansion-compression device comprises first (80A), second (80B), third (80C), and fourth (80D) variable volume chambers and a pivoting member. The pivoting member (98) is mounted for reciprocal rotation in opposite first and second directions about an initial orientation and is coupled to the chambers so that: rotation from the initial orientation in the first direction expands the first and third chambers and compresses the second and fourth chambers; and rotation from the initial orientation in the first direction compresses the first and third chambers and expands the second and fourth chambers.

Abstract: Provided is an evaporator including a flow part having a refrigerant flow therein, separately from a first compartment and a second compartment to improve a refrigerant channel structure, in a double evaporator in which a refrigerant flows in a first column and a second column, respectively, thereby reducing the number of four inlets and outlets that is disposed in the first column and the second column, respectively.

Abstract: Provided is an evaporator including a flow part having a refrigerant flow therein, separately from a first compartment and a second compartment to improve a refrigerant channel structure, in a double evaporator in which a refrigerant flows in a first column and a second column, respectively, thereby reducing the number of four inlets and outlets that is disposed in the first column and the second column, respectively.

Abstract: Provided is an evaporator including a tank formed with a depressed part and a flow part having a refrigerant flow therein using a flow part forming member, separately from a first compartment and a second compartment to improve a refrigerant channel structure, in a double evaporator in which a refrigerant flows in a first column and a second column, respectively, thereby reducing the number of four inlets and outlets that is disposed in the first column and the second column, respectively, fixing a baffle at an accurate position, and reducing a defective rate to more improve productivity.

Abstract: There are provided methods capable of easily and efficiently recovering and recycling ammonia from exhaust gas containing a small amount of ammonia, the exhaust gas being exhausted from a production process of a gallium nitride compound semiconductor. The method of recovering ammonia includes filtering exhaust gas containing ammonia, hydrogen, nitrogen, and a solid compound with a filter to remove the solid compound from the exhaust gas; pressurizing and cooling the filtered exhaust gas with a heat pump to liquefy ammonia contained in the filtered exhaust gas; and separating liquefied ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen to recover liquefied ammonia. The method of recycling ammonia includes evaporating recovered liquid ammonia; mixing the evaporated ammonia with another crude ammonia to obtain mixed gas; purifying the mixed gas; and supplying the purified gas to the production process of a gallium nitride compound semiconductor.

Abstract: In a process for the cryogenic separation of a methane-rich feed stream containing between 3 and 35% of oxygen and also nitrogen, the feed stream is cooled in order to produce a cooled stream, at least one portion of the cooled stream is sent to a distillation column, a bottom stream is withdrawn from the distillation column, the bottom stream being enriched in methane compared to the feed stream, a stream enriched in oxygen compared to the feed stream is withdrawn from the distillation column, and a nitrogen-rich stream is sent to the column.

Abstract: An image-lens-combination is disclosed having an image bearing sheet, a translucent or transparent acrylic lens, and a layer of cured cyanoacrylate adhesive disposed between the image bearing sheet and the acrylic lens and bonding them to each other. The cyanoacrylate adhesive in its uncured state has a viscosity of at least about 25 centipoise.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming laminated sheet glass, including: a lower pipe providing a first liquid stream that forms the core of the laminate; an first upper pipe having a pair of adjustable baffles situated between the bottom of the upper pipe and the top of the lower pipe, the first upper pipe provides a second liquid glass stream onto the first liquid glass stream that forms the clad of the laminate on the core of the laminate, the adjustable baffles being separated from the lower pipe by a gap, and the adjustable baffles control the landing angle (?) and drop point of the second liquid glass stream onto the first liquid glass stream. Also disclosed is a method for forming laminated sheet glass or articles thereof using the aforementioned glass laminating apparatus, as defined herein.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a manufacturing method of a single crystal substrate and to provide an internal modified layer-forming single crystal member, each of which is capable of easily manufacturing a relatively large and thin single crystal substrate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.

Abstract: A washing machine including a tub, a spin basket rotatably mounted in the tub, a pulsator rotatably mounted in the spin basket and having a pulsator hub part extending downward from a center portion of the pulsator, a driving device to generate rotational force, a wash shaft to transmit the rotational force generated from the driving device to the pulsator, and a buoyancy clutch upwardly and downwardly movably mounted to the pulsator hub part and configured to move up and down by buoyancy. The buoyancy clutch is configured to rotate together with the pulsator. When the buoyancy clutch moves down, the spin basket is engaged with the buoyancy clutch and receives the rotational force.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a body, a tub disposed within the body to retain water, a spin basket rotatably installed in the tub, a detergent feeding device to supply detergent and water to the tub. The detergent feeding device includes a detergent housing installed in the body, a detergent case installed in the detergent housing to store liquid detergent, and a detergent introduction module to introduce the liquid detergent stored in the detergent case into the detergent housing. As the detergent introduction module is installed on the outer surface of the detergent case, placement of electrical components inside the detergent case is avoided.

Abstract: A balance ring for an appliance is provided that has features to control fluid distribution particularly during certain critical speeds where large oscillatory motion created by an out of balance condition might otherwise cause the balance ring fluid to redistribute improperly. The balance ring can include an inner chamber that is in fluid communication with an outer chamber. The inner chamber can include baffles that impede the movement of fluid along the circumferential direction when e.g., the balance ring experiences large oscillatory motion.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes combination discus locks and associated methods. A lock device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present disclosure includes a discus lock housing, a locking mechanism positioned in the lock housing, and a plurality of rotatable wheels operably coupled to the locking mechanism. The rotatable wheels can individually have a plurality of indicia used to display a combination. The locking mechanism can be configured to move from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration when the combination is displayed. The lock device can further include a shackle and a slider actuator positioned on an outer surface of the lock housing. The slider actuator can be operably coupled to the shackle and to the locking mechanism, and can be configured to drive the shackle from a closed position to an open position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked configuration.

Abstract: A locking device for a fold-over backrest of a seat, has a locking housing in which a handle is pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position, by which handle a pawl of a locking mechanism can be carried between a locked position and an unlocked position. A blocking bolt is movable manually by a closable lock between a blocked position blocking the handle and a released position releasing the handle. A transmission element is driveable displaceably in a guide from a first end position into a second end position. The transmission element has a retaining element and, upon movement of the handle out of the locked position, is movable into a retaining recess of the blocking bolt and prevents the blocking bolt from being able to move from the released position into the blocked position.

Abstract: An anti-break lock includes a body and two rods respectively extend from two ends of the body. Two rings extend radially from the body. The body has a passage which communicates with one of the rings and the ring is engaged with an engaging block. The engaging block has a recess in which a pad is received. The passage has a resilient member and a stop pin received therein and the stop pin has a first shoulder and a second shoulder formed in two ends thereof. A contact portion extends from the second shoulder. The body has a room which communicates with the passage. A resilient piece and an engaging member are received in the room. When the lock is damaged, the contact portion is inserted into the recess and stopped by the engaging member so that it cannot move back to its initial position. The lock cannot be unlocked.

Abstract: A re-keyable lock provides a cylinder that may be removed from the cylinder housing when the cylinder is in the unlocked state allowing the lock to be re-keyed with a standard key. A blocking element may be removed by a user having access to the keyhole and otherwise serves to retain the cylinder in the cylinder housing during the unlocked state.

Abstract: Soil amendment/foliar nutrient compositions and methods for their manufacture and use are provided. The compositions are aqueous compositions that include a carbon skeleton energy component (CSE); a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor; a complexing agent; and at least one of exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component.

Abstract: A composition for enhancing plant growth and a method of applying the composition onto hydrophobic surfaces and retaining the composition on these surfaces is disclosed. The composition comprises a mixture of superabsorbent monomer and linear polymer that maybe partially cross-linked, a binder and nutrients that may be applied onto surfaces of materials that are part of the plants or plant growth environment such as seeds, soil, mulch, plant roots and herbicides. An aqueous solution of the composition may be applied to the material surfaces through the irrigation system. The polymer undergoes in-situ polymerization and crosslinking due to the effect of the heat from the sun and UV radiation. Once dried, a substantially solid film forms on the surfaces that contains the superabsorbent and the nutrients that are available for the plants to enhance their growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining a solid fertilizer and biofuel product from sugarcane vinasses and solid fertilizer and biofuel product obtained by means of said method which allows optimum use of resources and high energy efficiency throughout the method, in addition to a solution for managing the residue constituted by vinasse, comprising a step A consisting of concentrating liquid vinasse (1) until obtaining concentrated vinasse (2) with a percentage of solid of at least 50%, a step B consisting of mixing the concentrated vinasse (2) with plant compounds (3), and a step C consisting of granulating the mixture obtained in step B until obtaining a solid granulated product (4) that can be used as fertilizer (4?) and as biofuel (4?).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for utilizing biomass, in which the biomass is pyrolyzed during a heat treatment process to obtain driven-out gas and remaining carbon-rich solids. It is an object of the invention to specify a method for utilizing biomass, which is based on comparatively expensive feedstocks, but in return gives products of value with unusually good properties, the proceeds of which make the process economically viable. This object is achieved firstly by using a biomass having a lignin content of 10 to 30% by weight and a water content of 5 to 25% by weight, and by virtue of a heat treatment process comprising three residence times each on a respective level of temperature, wherein the first residence time lasts between 10 and 40 minutes, particularly of 30 minutes at a temperature level between 130 and 280° C., particularly of 250° C.; the second residence time lasts between 5 and 30 minutes, particularly of 10 minutes at a temperature level between 300 and 500° C., particularly of 400° C.

Abstract: A manipulator-guided folding (hemming) tool (1) includes a frame (9) having a preferably roller-shaped folding element (15, 16, 17, 17?) and a connection (10) for connecting to a manipulator (2), and a detecting device (34) for the loads that occur during folding. The detecting device (34) has an indicator (38) for the loads, which indicator is arranged on the folding tool (1). The indicator is preferably designed as an optical indicator and is arranged in a tool area that is visible during folding.

Abstract: A component forming tool for forming a component from a blank includes a die forming shell having a first shell portion disposed at a first set of support elements and a second shell portion disposed at a second set of support elements. A first fluid line has a plurality of first fluid discharge ports at or near the first shell portion. A second fluid line has a plurality of second fluid discharge ports at or near respective ones of the first fluid discharge ports that are located in between the support elements. The component forming tool provides pressurized fluid in the first and second fluid lines and the pressurized fluids are discharged from the respective first and second fluid discharge ports. The fluid discharged from the second fluid line mixes with the fluid discharged from the first fluid line to cool the first shell portion.

Abstract: A spline rolling rack assembly for cold-forming external surface configurations upon a metal workpiece is provided, having a durable carriage of the type secured upon a reciprocating slide assembly, a perishable rack insert that is removably secured upon the carriage, a locating key disposed between the rack insert and the carriage for properly aligning the rack insert upon the carriage, a locating assembly disposed upon the carriage and engageable with the rack insert for assisting in properly aligning the rack insert and the carriage between load and work positions, and multiple clamping assemblies disposed within said carriage for releasably securing the rack insert upon the carriage. The perishable rack insert is designed for quick and convenient replacement, reducing maintenance cost and idle time for these devices. The single-use insert relieves inventory burden and ensures that replacement tools are ordered in a timely manner.

Abstract: A tool for bending sheet metal and in particular for making bends along the edges and a bend known as a cross break for duct work. A pair of longitudinal right angle members are spaced apart at each end and welded together forming a gap through which a piece of sheet metal is inserted. A pair of parallel rods are welded one to each one of the coplanar webs and perpendicular to the two right angle members at a selected position. The parallel rods provide a handle which may be squeezed to urge the gap closed and thus clamp and hold the sheet metal tightly between the two right angle members whereby the metal can be gripped and bent at the desired angle forming a crease therein.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for protecting control lines used with tool strings in a downhole environment. A control line protector assembly comprises a plurality of components formed into a unitary piece which includes a guard section having a first end section and a second end section, a slot on each of the first end section and the second end section, and a securing mechanism for coupling the guard section having the first end section and the second end section to the coupling. A control line protector assembly is formed using a metal stamping process.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a hot pressed product with which a heating coil of the induction heating device is moved in a feeding direction of the metal strip and in a direction opposite to the feeding direction of the metal strip so as to reduce variation in a feed velocity of the metal strip relative to the heating coil of the induction heating device.

Abstract: A bending machine includes a frame, a punch holder provided on the frame, a die holder provided on the frame, a pressing mechanism for pressing a punch toward a die, a first deflection detector for detecting a stroke of the punch, a second deflection detector for detecting an actual displacement of the punch, and a controller; and the controller previously stores a relation between a deflection of the frame and a specification of a sheet material, calculates an actual deflection of the frame by subtracting a detection value of the second deflection detector from a detection value of the first deflection detector, gets a target deflection of the frame based on the relation stored, and controls the pressing mechanism so that the actual deflection becomes consistent with the target deflection. According to the bending machine, working efficiency can be improved by rendering a trial bending unnecessary.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing bulk nano-structured low carbon steel includes: preparing a blank of bulk low carbon steel; impacting the blank of bulk low carbon steel by using a compression device, so as to force the blank of bulk low carbon steel to perform a deformation at a high strain rate normally in a range of 102-103/s, so that the microstructure of the blank of bulk low carbon steel is nano-structured, that is, bulk nano-structured low carbon steel is thus manufactured. The bulk nano-structured low carbon steel is a plate having a thickness of not less than 5 mm or a bar having a diameter of not less than 5 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining an unknown property or information of a reservoir fluid. The method includes measuring a set of responses of a measuring instrument to the fluid and measuring one or more physical or chemical properties of the fluid. The method further includes determining the unknown property or information of the fluid based on the relationship between the instrument responses and the measured properties of the fluid using equation-of-state (EOS) model.

Abstract: An analyzer calibrating system intended to reduce calibration time and a consumption amount of calibration gas in the case of concurrently calibrating a plurality of analyzers and includes: a calibration gas line for concurrently supplying the same calibration gas to a plurality of analyzers; and a control unit adapted to determine whether or not an output value of each of the plurality of analyzers supplied with the same calibration gas is stable. The control unit calibrates the analyzer having the output value determined to be stable and stops the supply of the calibration gas to the analyzer having completed with the calibration.

Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.

Abstract: A method of processing signals from an accelerometer/gyroscopic-based input device includes providing the input device within a vehicle. An accelerometer/gyroscopic-based second device is also provided within the vehicle. The input device is manually actuated while the vehicle is in motion. First signals are transmitted from the input device in response to the manually actuating step. Second signals are transmitted from the second device in response to the motion of the vehicle. The first signals are adjusted dependent upon the second signals.

Abstract: A thin plate member which has a groove portion recessed toward the inside in a radial direction with a gap interposed between the thin plate member and the outer surface of a site on the front end side of a main body section. At least one end of the thin plate member is joined to the outer surface of the main body section and is provided radially outside the site on the front end side of the main body section. A seal member is disposed in the groove portion and has elasticity due to resin. Since the gap functions as a heat-insulating layer and is interposed between the seal member and the main body section, heat conduction from the main body section, that is, heat conduction through a first pathway is reduced, and thus deterioration of the seal member due to heat is suppressed.

Abstract: An exhaust gas analyzing apparatus includes analyzer main bodies, exhaust gas introducing parts for guiding the exhaust gas from an exhaust pipe, through which the exhaust gas passes, to the analyzer main body, heaters for heating the analyzer main bodies and the exhaust gas introducing parts, respectively, and a temperature regulating mechanism for controlling the heaters to regulate temperatures of the analyzer main bodies and the exhaust gas introducing parts, and a first mode which has the temperature regulating mechanism regulate the temperatures of the analyzer main body and the exhaust gas introducing part to an analyzable temperature that is a predetermined temperature allowing a start of analysis of the exhaust gas, or a second mode which has the temperature regulating mechanism regulate the temperature of the analyzer main body to the analyzable temperature and turning off the heater for the exhaust gas introducing part can be selected.

Abstract: An exhaust gas analyzing system makes it possible to determine appropriate maintenance timing of sampling pumps in the system, including sampling pumps and provided in a main flow path in order to sample exhaust gas sent from an introduction port, analysis parts provided on the upstream side or downstream side of the sampling pumps and in the main flow path, flow meters provided on the upstream side or downstream side of the analysis parts in the main flow path, and pump abnormality determination parts and for determining abnormality of the sampling pumps by comparing pump flow rates obtained by the flow meters to a predetermined abnormal flow rate.

Abstract: A smoke detection system includes at least one smoke detector which is installed in a first partial region of a region to be monitored by way of the smoke detection system. The smoke detection system further includes at least one fluid injection device which is configured to inject a fluid into the region to be monitored by way of the smoke detection system in a direction of at least one smoke detector such that in an emergency case, when smoke is present in a second partial region of the region to be monitored the smoke is transported to the at least one smoke detector.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exhaust gas analyzing system having a function of navigating an adjusting procedure of a gas analyzer, and the system includes an analyzer for analyzing exhaust gas and a manager for managing or controlling the analyzer, and the manager includes a procedure display part for selectively displaying adjustment items necessary for adjustment of the analyzer in a predetermined order in a predetermined area of one screen, and a detail input screen display part for displaying a detail input screen of the selected adjustment item.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (7) for collecting particles and microorganisms present in ambient air, the device comprising a cyclone enclosure (8) for centrifuging air, the enclosure being of conical or frustoconical shape, external air inlet means (16) for admitting air into the enclosure (8), and air outlet means connected by coupling means (19, 20, 21) to air inlet filter means (4) of an individual motorized respiratory protection appliance (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the permeation rate of barrier elements and ultra-barrier elements according to an isostatic permeation measurement method. In the process, the convective mass transfer of a permeate permeated through a barrier element is replaced by a diffusion-controlled mass transfer along a diffusion path in a subsequently arranged measurement chamber with a hollow conducting element and permeate sink. The permeate sink ensures that permeate is removed continuously, and so a mass flux equilibrium of the permeate is set through the barrier element and through the diffusion path. The concentration gradient of the permeate and, from this, the permeation rate of the barrier element is then determined by non-invasive determination of the concentration of the permeate along the diffusion path.

Abstract: Fluid transfer apparatus including a body having a bore formed through at least a portion of its interior. Contained within the bore is a movable plunger that moves without changing the axial dimensions of the body. A first end of the body contains a face designed to be attached to an upstream component. A second end of the body is connected to a downstream component such as a filter, pipeline, etc. A first end of the plunger, when it is in the closed position, is in alignment with the face of the body, which combined form a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against the environment to the remainder of the interior of the body, the plunger and downstream components. An outer annular collar is rotatable relative to the body and causes the plunger to move axially within the bore from an open to a closed position.

Abstract: A system comprising an engine including a chamber; an air intake coupled to the engine; a pressure sensor disposed in fluid communication with the air intake and disposed between the air intake and the chamber; and a processor configured to determine a breach in a ventilation system of the chamber in response to the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A liquid submerged portion fuel leakage diagnostic apparatus includes a tank internal pressure detection portion; a liquid level detection portion; to reference-state liquid level extraction portion configured to extract, as a reference-state liquid level, a liquid level detected by the liquid level defection portion, when a tank internal pressure detected by the tank internal pressure detection portion becomes equal to a reference internal pressure; a fuel consumption detection portion configured to detect consumption of fuel in a fuel tank; and a fuel leakage diagnostic portion configured such that if the fuel consumption is not detected by the fuel consumption detection portion during a period between extraction timings at which the reference-state liquid levels are extracted by the reference-state liquid level extraction portion, the fuel leakage diagnostic portion diagnoses presence or absence of fuel leakage from a liquid submerged portion based on comparison of the reference-state liquid levels.

Abstract: It is proposed a method for detecting rapidly an absence of a leak in a fuel system mounted on board of a vehicle, the fuel system comprising a pressure sensor adapted to measure pressure comprised within a predetermined working range of pressure. The method is such that it comprises the steps of: a) measuring (S3), by means of the pressure sensor, a pressure in the fuel system at a predetermined time; b) detecting (S4) an absence of a leak when the value of the measured pressure lies outside a range of pressure values which upper and lower limits are set as a function of at least the electronic noise of the vehicle and the predetermined working range of pressure.

Abstract: A portion of a fuel system of a vehicle is disclosed. The portion of the fuel system includes an evaporative emissions leak check system selectively fluidly-connected to an evaporative emissions system. The evaporative emissions leak check system includes a vacuum source. The evaporative emissions system includes a canister and a first fluid conduit fluidly-connecting the canister to the fuel tank. The portion of the fuel system also includes a vent valve that demarcates the first fluid conduit to include a first fluid conduit segment extending from the canister and a second fluid conduit segment extending from the fuel tank. The arrangement of the vent valve in an open orientation permits fluid communication of the canister with the fuel tank by way of the first fluid conduit. The arrangement of the vent valve in the closed orientation fluidly-isolates the canister from the fuel tank. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A deterioration checking device (2) includes a sight glass (3) through which deterioration of a biofuel stored in a fuel tank is observable as a change in the color of the biofuel, and first and second benchmark sections (4a, 4b) each of which three color samples (11a, 11b, 11c) corresponding to different degrees of deterioration of the biofuel are arranged along the sight glass (3). Deterioration is determined by observing the color samples (11a, 11b, 11c) through the biofuel in the sight glass (3). The arrangement of the color samples (11a, 11b, 1c) of the first benchmark section (4a) and that of the color samples (11a, 11b and 11c) of the second benchmark section (4b) are reversed to each other, so as to cope with the lowering of the liquid level of the biofuel and the rising of the liquid level of a water layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a therapeutic decision diagram that determines a therapeutic guidance for achieving lipoprotein goals for a subject having various levels of cardiovascular disease risk. The therapeutic decision diagram can be used in methods to diagnose, identify or screen subjects that have, do not have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease; to differentially diagnose cardiovascular risk/disease states; to evaluate the severity or changes in severity of cardiovascular risk/disease in a subject; to monitor the efficacy of the therapies for cardiovascular disease on subjects that are undergoing such therapies; and to determine or suggest a new therapy or a change in therapy.