Abstract: An electric resistance welded steel pipe which has sufficient strength and low-temperature toughness and a low yield ratio and which is suitable as a line pipe to be laid in depths of the sea, characterized in that: the composition of the base material contains, in mass %, 0.05 to 0.10% of C, 1.00 to 1.60% of Mn, and 0.005 to less than 0.035% of Nb, and has a Ceq value of 0.23 to 0.38; and the metal microstructure of the base material contains 3 to 13% of martensite in area fraction with the balance being ferrite.

Abstract: A flexible tubular member includes a flexible tubular polymeric substrate, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the tubular substrate. The coating includes a base layer disposed on an outer surface of the tubular substrate, and a topcoat layer disposed over the base layer. The base layer includes a radiation cured cross-linked acrylate polymer. The topcoat layer includes a radiation cured cross-linked polymer.

Abstract: The invention describes a flexible tubular article for transport of volatile hydrocarbons comprising: (a) an inner layer of a polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) polymer or a polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer; (b) an intermediate thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) layer extruded in tubular form over the inner PVDF layer, and (c) a polyvinyl chloride polymer extruded in tubular form over the outside surface of the intermediate layer and being coextensive therewith. The tubular articles of the invention have a maximum permeation rating of 15 g/m2/day under SAE J1737 test conditions.

Abstract: Low permeation fuel hose is provided comprising an outer cover layer prepared from a composition comprising a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a thermoplastic copolyester elastomer and, optionally, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), wherein the hose exhibits improved low and high temperature performance compared to conventional fuel hoses having an outer layer consisting of industrial grade PVC.

Abstract: A flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body, the flexible pipe body including a collapse resistant layer comprising a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface, the radially inner surface comprising a plurality of substantially regular protrusions and/or depressions extending in a direction perpendicular to a tangent of the radially inner surface, for breaking up a boundary layer of fluid flowing along the flexible pipe body in use

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe connection device and a pipe connection method, wherein binding force is maintained by a polymer bonder for coupling with a metal material through ion substitution by moltenization between a fitting cover through hole of both ends of a metal material and a coupling pipe. Therefore, a connection of metallic pipes and a mutual coupling construction of plastic composite pipes can be readily carried out by using the polymer bonder which has a low cost and is coupled with the metal material through ion substitution. Additionally, a use under a high pressure condition is possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection system having a first connection part which defines a first passage and to a second connection part to be connected to said first connection part which defines a second passage which is orientated with the first passage in the connected state of the connection parts, wherein the first connection part has a blunt cone section through which the first passage extends and the second connection part has a reception section having a frustoconical reception space for receiving the blunt cone section into which the second passage opens.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes an annular clamp housing that has ends which are provided with two opposing clamp members. One or more tightening elements are provided for tightening the clamp members towards each other in a direction transverse to an axial length of the annular clamp housing so as to apply a radially-inward clamping force on a pipe being clamped in the annular clamp housing. An annular seal is mounted in the annular clamp housing. The annular clamp housing includes one or more enhanced circumferential stiffening elements.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for attaching an electronic identification device to a pneumatic device. A coupling assembly is configured to couple a first pneumatic device to a second pneumatic device. The coupling assembly comprises an adapter body that has a passed for a compressed fluid to flow from the second pneumatic device to the first pneumatic device. The adapter body further comprises a first connector that is configured to attach to the first pneumatic device. The adapter body further comprises a second connector that is configured to attach to the second pneumatic device. An electronic device is configured to be attached to the adapter body and to transmit an identification signal.

Abstract: An isolation device for use with a pressure vessel penetrator. The isolation device is formed from a high performance thermoplastic having low creep properties and includes a central cylindrical portion, a lower inner flange portion and, preferably, an upper outer flange portion. The cylindrical portion has an inner diameter adapted to receive an upper larger diameter portion of the penetrator. The lower inner flange portion is coupled to a lower portion of the central cylindrical portion and forms an aperture for receiving a lower smaller diameter portion of the penetrator. The upper outer flange portion is coupled to an upper portion of the central cylindrical portion and may include clocking apertures. The high performance thermoplastic may be 30% glass-filled PEEK or Torlon®. A custom tapered nut may be provided to secure the penetrator in an internal tapered recess of the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A water hose coupling having a swivel grip is provided. A first coupling portion with a male threaded end integral with a first larger diameter base is connected to a second coupling portion through a freely rotating connection. The second coupling portion includes a second larger diameter base. The second coupling portion further includes a coupling protrusion integral with the second larger diameter base. The coupling protrusion may have one or more barbs to interface with a hose or a threaded female coupling to interface with a male threaded connector. The coupling is connected to an end of a hose to which accessories may be attached. An outer sleeve is connected to the first larger diameter base of the first coupling portion and can freely rotate with the first coupling portion around the remainder of the apparatus and hose. The outer sleeve acts as an ergonomic grip for users to hold and rotate when using the hose and installing accessories.

Abstract: A hose coupling is sleeve-shaped form and which, at at least one coupling end, has a connector with a retention profiling provided on the outer circumference at least in one connector subregion, onto which at least one profiled coupling end a hose end of a flexible hose can be pushed. The hose coupling according to the invention is characterized in that the retention profiling is formed by at least one retention groove which is provided on the outer circumference of the connector and which has groove long sides oriented in the connector circumferential direction and groove narrow sides oriented in the connector longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An air duct for transferring air or the like includes a tubular body, an internal cuff that is secured to and extends axially from the tubular body, and an external cuff that is secured to and extends radially from at least the internal cuff. A method for manufacturing an air duct includes providing a tubular body having at least one open end which is inserted into an internal cuff mold to form an internal cuff that is secured to and axially extends from the tubular body. The tubular body and the internal cuff are removed from the internal cuff mold and then inserted into an external cuff mold to form an external cuff that is secured to and radially extends from at least the internal cuff. The tubular body with the internal cuff and the external cuff is then removed from the external cuff mold.

Abstract: A quick connect coupling assembly for interconnecting a tubular component to a mounting component is provided. The coupling assembly includes a retainer adapted to be coupled to the mounting component and having a pair of resiliently cantilevered snap arms. A housing for coupling with the mounting component has an inner cam surface and is configured to abut the mounting component. The snap arms each include a first deflector ramp that is aligned in proximity to the inner cam surface and a second deflector ramp adapted to releaseably engage a back surface of the mounting component. A push/pull feature permits the retainer to be pushed and causes the first deflector ramps to engage the inner cam surface and cause the snap arms to deflect inwardly and release the second deflector ramp from engagement with the back surface and allow the coupling assembly to be pulled out of the mounting component.

Abstract: A dual-walled flange assembly is disclosed that includes a body with an opening that extends through the body. The body further includes a sleeve that extends outward from one side of the body for being received in a fitting. The other side of the body is connected to an outer tube that encircles the opening as well as an inner tube that is received in the opening. An annulus is formed between the inner and outer tubes and at least one through hole extends from one side of the body, between the inner and outer tubes, through the body and at least partially into an outer surface of the sleeve. The through hole provides a leakage path between the inner tube and the annulus disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating an elongate tubular article, such as a heat shrinkable sleeve applied around a welded pipe joint during pipeline construction. The apparatus is in the form of a frame which can be disposed around the article, the frame having a heater device having both longitudinally disposed heating zones and radially disposed heating sectors, each of which can be independently controlled. Alternatively, or in combination, the apparatus can have an air circulation system. Also, a method for shrinking a heat shrinkable sleeve comprising use of said apparatus.

Abstract: A method and a device for repairing portions of channels, including non-round channels, is provided by a wound tube wound from a profile strip by a winding machine, the abutting edges of which strip are formed into tight joints, locked inside the wound tube which can be introduced into the portion of the channel to be repaired. A plastic profile strip is drawn from a storage spool and fed to a winding machine arranged in front of one of the openings of the channel to be repaired, the winding machine having a guide rail adapted to the cross-portion of the channel, and adjacent edge regions fed onto this rotating winding former locked in an overlapping manner to form a wound pipe and the pipe is pushed or pulled into the channel portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tube for regenerating a pipeline which comprises a lower soft resin layer 5d, which is an inner layer of a linear part 5b of the tube, an upper soft resin layer 5e formed on an outside of the lower soft resin layer 5d, which is an outer layer of the linear part of the tube, and a ridge 5c spirally formed on an outer surface of the upper soft resin layer 5e, wherein the tube is characterized in that the ridge 5c is formed from a core 5g made of a hard resin being spirally wound, and a coating 5f for the core, wherein the coating is integrated with the upper soft resin layer 5e while the core is wrapped up in the coating, the core 5g has a height which is 3.5% to 5% of an inner diameter of the linear part 5b of the tube, the lower soft resin layer 5d is formed by spiral winding to comprise at least a single layer part 5ds, the single layer part 5ds has a thickness which is 0.25% to 0.65% of the inner diameter of the linear part 5b of the tube.

Abstract: A quick acting, adjustable pipe repair apparatus, comprises, a first shell portion having an inner and outer surface, a second shell portion having an inner and outer surface, a hinge connecting the first shell portion and the second shell portion, and two or more adjustable latch assemblies on the outer surface of the first and second shell portions. A gasket may be included covering substantially the entire inner surface of the first and second shell portions.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a thermal insulation material is provided, comprising a first insulation layer having a cellular structure, wherein cells of the cellular structure comprise an inorganic insulator in a powder form and a second insulation layer comprising inorganic fibers. According to some aspects, a fire protection thermal insulation system is provided, comprising a first insulation layer having a cellular structure, wherein cells of the cellular structure comprise an inorganic insulator in a powder form, the first insulation layer on a fire facing side of the thermal insulation system, and a second insulation layer comprising inorganic fibers, the second insulation layer on a non-fire facing side of the thermal insulation system.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a thermal insulation material is provided, comprising a first insulation layer comprising an aerogel, and a second insulation layer comprising inorganic fibers, wherein a thickness of the second insulation layer is greater than a thickness of the first insulation layer. According to some aspects, a fire protection thermal insulation system is provided, comprising a first insulation layer comprising an aerogel, the first insulation layer on a fire facing side of the thermal insulation system, and a second insulation layer comprising inorganic fibers, the second insulation layer on a non-fire facing side of the thermal insulation system, wherein a thickness of the second insulation layer is greater than a thickness of the first insulation layer.

Abstract: A foldable pin and base washer combination capable of being connected to a duct surface by welding or by an adhesive. In the unfolded position, the combination meets the preferred industry standard for securing a sheet or batte of insulation to a wall of an HVAC duct, and in the folded position the combination can be more efficiently and compactly packaged and shipped. The pin is preferably made from an electrically conductive material, preferably a metal, but the base washer can be formed of a metal or a rigid polymer material.

Abstract: Provided is a worm mechanism provided with a worm shaft including a worm, and a worm wheel that meshes with the worm, the worm mechanism including: a first holding member configured to join a drive source that drives the worm shaft to bearings that support the worm shaft at both sides so that the worm shaft is rotatable; and a first urging member configured to urge the first holding member in a first direction in which the worm meshes with the worm wheel.

Abstract: Universal support poles and kits therefor are disclosed herein. The universal support poles and kits may comprise a ceiling mount and a floor mount. The universal support poles and kits may comprise at least three pole members. The pole members may be swage coupled together. Methods of assembling universal support poles are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moving system for an assembly table or welding bench to be able to rapidly and safely adapt the size of the work area by moving the assembly table or welding bench or further support elements to the workpiece to be machined. The moving system comprises a guide rail (10) with grid holes (11); a foot element (20) for an assembly table or welding bench (40) which can be contacted with the guide rail (10) at a first end region, wherein a contact area and a rolling means are arranged at the first end region.

Abstract: A device holder is provided. The device holder may include a mounting element affixed to a body. The body may include a base and a grasping arm joined so as to form an aperture adapted to secure a device therein. The grasping arm may include a plurality of grasping portions disposed to protrude into the aperture. The grasping arm may be biased toward the base so as to exert a gripping force on the device secured between the base and the plurality of grasping portions. A user may place the mounting element onto a mounting surface, and thereby designate a dedicated location that the user can commit to memory. The user may then releasably secure the device within the aperture so as to be secured by the plurality of grasping portions when the device may not be in use.

Abstract: A portable sport holder includes a body having an upper end, a lower end, and a pair of projections disposed between the upper and lower ends for receiving and stabilizing a piece of equipment. The pair of projections forms a V-shaped basket for receiving the piece of equipment. A neck extends from the upper end of the body. A head extends from the neck, whereby the head is adapted to removably couple the sport holder to a mounting surface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a divider block assembly made from one piece of material. Traditional divider blocks require modular sections so that piston alignment can be calibrated precisely. The current invention uses replaceable pistons and sleeves that are suitable for use at high fluid pressures. The use of these pistons also allows for a single, bodied, one-piece, metal divider body, rather than the conventional multiple block divider blocks, which allows for a more efficient manufacturing method and stronger, more reliable, and more efficient lubricant dispensing system. The use of any of these aspects separately can improve performance, and not all are required in every embodiment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing gas cylinders. The disclosed method for manufacturing gas cylinders comprises: a) a step of producing a liner using a liner blower machine; b) a step of applying an adhesive to the threads of the produced liner; c) a step of coupling a bushing to the threads of the liner; d) a step of leaving the liner having undergone step c) for 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature so as to naturally harden the adhesive; e) a liner-flaming step of heat-treating the outer surface of the liner with plasma; f) a step of coupling a shaft to the liner; g) a winding step of mixing multiple fiberglass strands with a resin and a hardening agent, and wrapping the mixture around the outer surface of the liner; h) a dry-hardening step of drying the cylinder made of the composite material and having undergone the winding step for 70 to 90 minutes at a temperature of 70° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: An LNG fueling station that is more compact in size and reduces the pipeline requirements between storage vessel and dispensing unit is described. The design allows for significantly reduced vehicle fueling times because all cryogenic components external to the LNG bulk storage tank are contained in a single location with little or no separation between the components. This ensures a minimum heat load to the cryogenic components external to the LNG bulk storage tank. The piping components of the fueling station are routed to provide passive cooling of critical components. The LNG fueling station can be operated with or without a pump and provides the advantages of modular component options.

Abstract: A method is provided for filling a fuel storage system of a motor vehicle with fuel at a relatively high pressure. The fuel storage system has a main tank, which can be filled by way of a main filling line until a limit pressure has been reached, and an auxiliary storage device. If the filling line is connected to a supply station, which provides fuel at a pressure exceeding the tank limit pressure, a tank shut-off valve provided in the filling line will be closed in time before the limit pressure is reached in the main tank and an auxiliary tanking valve is opened in an auxiliary storage device filling line branching off from the main filling line upstream of the tank shut-off valve and leading to the auxiliary storage device. The auxiliary storage device is configured to receive fuel at a higher pressure than the above-mentioned tank limit pressure.

Abstract: In another embodiment of the invention, a method for reducing boil-off gas losses from a liquid storage tank having a liquid and boil-off gas contained therein is provided. In one embodiment, the method can include the steps of pumping the liquid from the liquid storage tank to a heat exchanger using a liquid pump; subcooling the liquid within the heat exchanger by using cold energy from vaporization of liquid nitrogen to form a subcooled liquid; and introducing the subcooled liquid to the liquid storage tank, thereby reducing the temperature within the liquid storage tank.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling the release or delivery of a fluid or other medium from a vessel. The valve assembly comprises an inlet, an outlet, valve means operable to selectively open or close fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet and lock means for engaging the valve means, wherein the lock means is configured to engage, in use, the valve means when it opens, thereby to lock the valve means in an open condition.

Abstract: A light fixture, comprising a matrix, a plurality of electrical sockets fixedly secured to the matrix and forming a rigid matrix of electrical sockets electrically interconnected in two dimensions. One or more light emitting diode modules are individually removable and replaceable within any individual electrical socket within the matrix. Each individual light emitting diode module includes a base and a light emitting diode, wherein the base is configured and arranged for fitted electrical engagement within the electrical socket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular light source device comprising a light tube and a light source assembly, wherein the light tube comprises a hollow cross-section, with a sector of the hollow cross-section being an inner flat portion as inner wall of the light tube. The light source assembly includes a substrate, a plurality of light emitting elements arranged on the substrate and conductive lines. The substrate is attached to the inner flat portion of the light tube, to form thermal contact with the inner wall. The light source device may further include necessary connector and controllers.

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary apparatus comprises: a plurality of diodes; at least a trace amount of a first solvent; and a polymeric or resin film at least partially surrounding each diode of the plurality of diodes. Various exemplary diodes have a lateral dimension between about 10 to 50 microns and about 5 to 25 microns in height. Other embodiments may also include a plurality of substantially chemically inert particles having a range of sizes between about 10 to about 50 microns.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing LED lighting devices and LED lighting devices, wherein connecting means of metallic solderable material to be electrically connected to the anode and cathode of a LED diode component. The connecting means are at least partly embedded into a plastic material, to provide an electrical connection for said LED diode component and a heat sink for its thermal dissipation.

Abstract: Provided is a LED light source package comprising a circuit board, a light source seated on an upper portion of the circuit board, and a lens structure arranged on the upper portion of the circuit board via the light source. A surface that faces the light source in the lens structure includes a first inclined surface that projects toward the light source as going to a center portion of the lens structure.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and lighting fixture including a plurality of light emitting sub assemblies, each sub assembly comprising a plurality of LEDs. At least one light emitting subassembly comprises a diffuser positioned in front of a light emitting side of the LEDs on the subassembly. At least one of the other light emitting subassembly comprises a reflector reflecting light emitted from the LEDs.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The LED package includes a package mold, an LED chip located on a surface of the package mold, and a wavelength converter located on the surface of the package mold and separated from the LED chip. The wavelength converter includes a first barrier layer located on the surface of the package mold, a wavelength conversion layer located on the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located on the wavelength conversion layer.

Abstract: A light source module includes a circuit board, a light-emitting diode package configured to be mounted on the circuit board, and a quantum dot package which is disposed apart from a side of the light-emitting diode package by a predetermined distance, and mounted on the circuit board and to convert a wavelength of light incident thereupon.

Abstract: A wavelength converting member (102) is provided, comprising a wavelength converting layer (103) comprising an organic wavelength converting compound (105) distributed in a matrix comprising an amorphous or semi-crystalline aromatic polyester wherein the aromatic polyester molecules are predominantly in a randomly oriented state, said wavelength converting member further comprising at least one support element (104). By avoiding uniaxial or biaxial orientation of the polyester matrix, the organic wavelength converting compound (organic phosphor) is well protected against photo-chemical degradation.

Abstract: A light emitting device can include a wavelength conversion member with a high light extraction efficiency and capable of achieving a light emitting device with high performance. The wavelength conversion member can include phosphor particles formed from a base material and an activator agent added thereto and having an irregular surface; a matrix material including a light-transmitting material, the matrix material being present between the phosphor particles; and additive particles formed from the base material and adhering to the irregular surface of the phosphor particle to form a particle structure having an irregular surface including a projected section and a recessed section. The difference between the projected section and the recessed section of the irregular surface of the particle structure is larger than the difference between a projected section and a recessed section of the irregular surface of the phosphor particle without the additive particles adhering thereto.

Abstract: A flashlight system comprising a housing assembly including a lower member having a longitudinal axis and an upper assembly coupled to the lower member. A light source having an optical axis substantially perpendicular to lower member longitudinal axis is mounted in the upper assembly. Control buttons are coupled to the upper assembly and positioned and spaced in proximity to one another. The lower member includes at least one side plate that is removable. The flashlight system includes a plurality of interchangeable removable side plates providing various features to enhance the overall functionality of the flashlight.

Abstract: A light-emitting device used on carry-on article preferably including a movable power, configured to provide a stable power source to a circuit; a control circuit, configured to control a light-emitting component to emit light in a predetermined manner; and at least one circuit of light-emitting component connected with a plurality of illuminants in parallel, and/or wherein the light-emitting component is electrically connected with the control circuit. The plurality of illuminants can be welded on one group of guide line at intervals without shearing the guide line, which may increase the brightness of the light-emitting device, also enable the guide line to have a stronger tensile property, enables the illuminants to emit light vertical to the axial direction of the guide line, and/or to be conveniently installed on the carry-on article to emit light to the lateral side.

Abstract: An inflatable solar-powered light is provided. The solar-powered light includes a bladder and a solar-powered light assembly disposed entirely within the bladder. The solar-powered light assembly includes a solar panel, a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the solar panel, and at least one light-emitting diode in electrical communication with the rechargeable battery. The bladder is substantially transparent, flexible, inflatable, and collapsible.

Abstract: A lighting mount assembly and method are disclosed to mount a recessed light fixture in an opening in a wall. The lighting mount assembly includes a mounting frame, and at least two adjustable brackets which are movable relative to the mounting frame. The mounting frame and the brackets cooperate to clamp a portion of the wall from opposing sides. Each of the brackets also includes a resilient member, such as a leg spring, which can be engaged to and disengaged from a portion of a light fixture, such as a groove, to hold or release the recessed light fixture in the wall opening.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture, mountable on a wall, includes a trim, heat sink, fasteners and springs. The trim has a trim frame with a trim opening for a light source. The heat sink includes an open end which opens into a cavity to house a portion of the light source, and an interior surface with an interior groove that extends around the interior surface. Each spring has a first end and an opposing second end. The first end of the springs is connected to the trim frame with a fastener. The second end of the springs is inserted through the open end of the heat sink until the second end snaps into and engages the interior groove to connect the heat sink and the trim frame. The second end is movable along the interior groove to allow rotational adjustment of the trim frame relative to the heat sink.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light module (10) for a motor vehicle or for a motor vehicle head-light, wherein the light module (10) comprises: a heat sink (6); a carrier plate (3) for at least one light source (2); at least one light source (2) arranged on the carrier plate (3); wherein the carrier plate (3) is secured on the heat sink (6), wherein the carrier plate (3) has one or more reference positions (4) for referencing a light-shaping member, for example for referencing a reflector (1), and wherein the light-shaping member has a securing base (1?), by means of which securing base (1?) the light-shaping member can be referenced to the at least one reference position (4) of the carrier plate (3). In accordance with the invention, the securing base (1?) is assigned at least one return element (7), by means of which the securing base (1?) can be secured at least temporarily in the reference position thereof in relation to the carrier plate (3).

Abstract: A headlamp for vehicles with a semiconductor-based light source arrangement including a number of chips with a matrix-type arrangement of the light sources for the forming of a light source group. Neighboring light sources have an equidistant distance relative to one another. The headlamp also includes an optics unit for the projection of the light sources to form a given light distribution. At least two light source groups are arranged on a common carrier, and a group distance between neighboring light source groups is larger than the distance between the neighboring light sources of the respective light source groups. The light source groups are assigned a common optics unit, and the optics unit being configured so that border light sources of neighboring light sources groups arranged on edges of the respective neighboring light source groups and facing one another are projected to form overlapping light spots.