Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.

Abstract: An anchoring device including two reinforcements for applying a hooping stress to a tubular structure, each of the reinforcements having a main binding portion which bears against the surface of the structure over 2 turns, a first end arranged at the end of a first end portion, and a second end arranged at the end of a second end portion. The anchoring device includes a spacer including a main body and two pairs of anchoring openings for the two ends of each reinforcement. The first and second end portions extend from a radial plane, where the reinforcements are tangential to the surface, then extend away from the surface from the radial plane as far as the anchoring openings so as not to exert a harmful point force on the structure.

Abstract: A locking pipe joint assembly, device and method can employ a center body connector, one or more sealing elements, such as a wiper seal and a sealing ring, a sealing ring retainer and a retaining cap. In various embodiments, primary and secondary fastening rings are employed along with a retaining cap sleeve. In embodiments, the retaining cap includes an internal or external thread that mates with an external or internal thread on one side of the center body connector, which allows the retaining cap to tighten the packing arrangement components around an inserted piping or tubing element, and in secure engagement with the interior of the center body connector. In embodiments, a bolt element is provided for further securing of the retaining cap to the center body connector.

Abstract: A connecting device for transmitting pressurized fluids including a pipe having an inner flow channel, a body including an inner cavity isolated from the inner flow channel, and a displacement member for moving the pipe in the body between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration and wherein the displacement member includes a pusher member movable within the body, an off-centered member connected to the slide member, a connecting rod ring and a rear housing formed in the body, defining a first articulation diameter (?1) between the pusher member and the off-centered member around a first axis (A1), a second articulation diameter (?2) between the off-centered member and the connecting rod member around a second axis (A2), and a third articulation diameter (?3) between the connecting rod ring and the rear housing around a third axis (A3) and wherein the three axes are separate and parallel to a transverse direction transverse of the device.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for an improved cam lock fitting having cooperating double cam levers having outer and inner portions so that when the outer cam levers are opened and the inner cam lever remain closed, the male and female portions of the cam lock fitting only slightly separate from each other allowing the operator to quickly reclose the cam lock fitting if the operator observes that the cam lock fitting still contains pressurized material. This is accomplished by providing a larger cam lobe on the outer cam lever and a smaller cam lobe on a fork shaped inner cam lever so that when the smaller cam lobe is in a closed position and protrudes into a peripheral groove on the male portion the male and female ends have a small space thereinbetween.

Abstract: A radioisotope generator system can include a column assembly having a column, an inlet arm, an outlet arm. The column can contain packing material that binds a radioisotope. In addition, the column may define a notch between an open area and a stopper receptacle area in which an opening of the outlet arm is positioned. In some examples, the system includes a Luer lock connection between the outlet arm and a connector tubing. The Luer lock connection can include a male Luer cap and a female Luer cap each comprising tabs configured to line up with or overlap each other so as to indicate when the caps are sufficiently tightened together so as to form a non-leaking lock.

Abstract: The system (1) comprises: a tubular interface formation (3) fixed or able to be fixed to a receiving body (C) and having a plurality of shaped retaining lugs (4) angularly spaced around its axis (A-A) and protruding axially and radially towards the outside; a tubular fastening member (6) in which the tube (2) can be pre-inserted axially and which has a plurality of external peripheral coupling elements (15) angularly spaced around its axis (A-A) and each able to engage with a corresponding retaining lug (4) of the interface formation (3), in a mutually axially retaining relationship.

Abstract: Provided is a foamable filling device that includes a foamable material and is disposed within a hollow structural member. The foamable filling device includes a carrier member and an opening/closing member. The carrier member includes a through hole and a mounting portion to which the foamable material is mounted. The opening/closing member includes a cover portion formed in a size capable of blocking the through hole; and a biasing portion that biases the cover portion, and the opening/closing member is fittable to the carrier member. The opening/closing member is configured such that, when the opening/closing member is fitted to the carrier member, the biasing portion is elastically deformed and biases the cover portion to thereby bring the cover portion into contact with a seat portion provided at an end of the through hole of the carrier member.

Abstract: A bracket for an electronic device includes a supporting plate and a base. The supporting plate comprises a supporting member and two mounting blocks mounted to the supporting member including two supporting poles. One end of each mounting block is supported by the base. The supporting poles can be mounted to the corresponding mounting blocks to enable the supporting member to be in different positions, thereby changing a distance between a bottom portion of the supporting member and the base.

Abstract: A device for holding portable electronics is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base having a first end, and a second end, the first end positioned on one side of the base, and the second end positioned on a side of the base substantially opposite to the first end. The base has a plurality of apertures extending from the first end, through the base, to the second end; and at least one groove configured to receive an edge of the display. The device has a plurality of flexible legs configured to pass through an aperture in the base.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a suspension bracket for a display device, relating to the technical field of a bracket structure. In at least some embodiments, the suspension bracket disclosed is made to solve the problem that the display device has a smaller visual range by being fixed in a fixing manner in the prior art. The suspension bracket comprises a suspension member and a mounting bracket rotatably fixed on the suspension member. The suspension bracket of the present disclosure is configured to hang a display device.

Abstract: An apparatus and system is described for storing high-pressure fluids such as hydrogen. An inner tank and pre-stressed concrete pressure vessel share the structural and/or pressure load on the inner tank. The system and apparatus provide a high performance and low cost container while mitigating hydrogen embrittlement of the metal tank. System is useful for distributing hydrogen to a power grid or to a vehicle refueling station.

Abstract: The present invention regards a system for transferral of at least one cryogenic fluid between two objects. At least one transfer pipe extending from the installation extends into a receiving room in the vessel, the transfer pipe being connectable with piping on the vessel through a connection in the receiving room. The receiving room is closable, the connection, and or at least a part of the construction forming the receiving room and or other elements in the receiving room are constructed to withstand eventual leakage of the cryogenic fluid and the system also provides for evacuating the receiving room for eventual spilled fluid. The invention also regards a flange for use in the system.

Abstract: An improved system, apparatus and method for injecting a chemical from a storage tank into a natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas pipeline at a flow-controlled injection rate is provided. The system, apparatus and method including a pair of positive-displacement pumps driven in substantially complementary fashion by a single driver, a controller controlling the driver, and each pump being fed from the storage tank and discharging chemical into the pipeline. The system, apparatus and method may also include a second pair of positive-displacement pumps having substantially similar displacement and operatively connected to the first pair of positive-displacement pumps, the first pair of positive-displacement pumps being driven in a substantially complementary fashion with the second pair of pumps by a single driver or a pair of drivers.

Abstract: A method of using the natural gas storage facility to reduce the effect of diurnal demand on a natural gas source includes introducing natural gas into the natural gas storage facility, separating the natural gas into a heavy natural gas component and a light natural gas component, and retaining the components during a non-peak period of demand. The natural gas storage facility includes a guard bed system and an adsorption bed system. The method also includes releasing the heavy and light natural gas components, mixing them into a released natural gas component product and introducing it to the natural gas source during a peak period of demand.

Abstract: A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises: an LED module; a heat sink releasing heat generated by the LED module; and a light source supporting body having a locking part locking to the heat sink so as to hold the LED module on the heat sink. This avoids the necessity of screws used for attaching the LED module to the heat sink, and hence reduces the number of components and realizes easy attaching work for the light source. Thus, workability is improved in comparison with the conventional art.

Abstract: A low profile LED lamp bulb with high efficient heat dissipation is disclosed. Each of the lead frame unit has a top-down tapered metal section on bottom end adaptive for being bent inwards to form a lead frame bottom cup suitable for fitting in the low profile LED lamp. A modification embodiment is that a heat sink independent from electrode is attached to a backside of the lead frame with nonconductive adhesive material, heat and electricity are independent from with each other, so that no interference between heat and electricity, and heat can be dissipated mainly from the heat sink.

Abstract: A lighting device may be provided that comprises: a heat sink; a light source which is disposed on the heat sink; a cover which is coupled to the heat sink and includes a dome disposed on the light source and a body supporting the dome; and a reflective plate which is disposed in the body and has an opening through which a part of light from the light source passes.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes: a plurality of light source units, each of which includes one or more LED chips and an emission surface through which light from the LED chips is emitted; and a lens unit having a plurality of lenses, each of which is located in front of the emission surface of each of the plurality of light source units.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture for achieving a desired illumination pattern includes a support plate and a plurality of panels Connected to the support plate. Each panel has an array of LEDs mounted to a planar surface thereof, and each of the panels is rotatable in at least two dimensions.

Abstract: There is provided an illumination device that is prevented from being increased in size. The illumination device includes a first light source, a second light source, a main capacitor configured to store electric charge for causing the first light source and the second light source to emit light, a first coil electrically connected between the first light source and the main capacitor, and a second coil electrically connected between the second light source and the main capacitor. A radial direction of the first coil and a radial direction of the second coil are parallel to a vertical direction of the illumination device, the first coil and the second coil are aligned with the main capacitor in a horizontal direction of the illumination device, and the first coil is aligned with the second coil in a direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction of the illumination device.

Abstract: A line light irradiation device includes a plurality of light source units on which a plurality of light source mounting substrates are juxtaposed on a base in a row, and the plurality of light source units are juxtaposed in a row. The plurality of light source mounting substrates are positioned and fixed to the base at predetermined intervals. Thus, if a light source in a certain light source unit becomes defective, this light source unit can be removed so as to exchange only the light source mounting substrate on which the defective light source is mounted. Therefore, the normal light sources can be left as they are as much as possible, and waste of the light sources can be reduced. Further, the light source mounting substrates are positioned and fixed at predetermined intervals, and thus dimensional errors do not accumulate in the light source mounting substrates at the juxtaposition ends.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a light diffraction device positioned adjacent to a wall and comprising a laser and a diffractive imaging element. The diffractive imaging film having an image and positioned relative to the laser so as to create a projection of the image upon the wall. The diffractive film can also contain a series of images where the film is moved relative to the laser in order to create an animation effect upon the wall. In some embodiments, a distortion reflector may be positioned to accept the laser light exiting the diffractive imaging film and to distort the laser light to produce a desired image upon the wall. In some embodiments, additional reflectors may be used and in some further embodiments a distortion lens may be used.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting arrangement (1), comprising a solar cell (2); a light source (8) adapted to be at least partly powered by electrical power derived from the solar cell (2); and a structural member (3) having a first side (4) provided with a first reflective (5) arranged to direct sunlight (6) towards the solar cell (2) and a second side (7) onto which the light source (8) is thermally coupled for dissipating heat generated by the light source (8) when emitting light (9). With the provision of a solar powered lighting arrangement in accordance with the present invention, the structural member may consequently function not only as a reflecting surface directing sunlight towards the solar cell, but additionally as a heat sink for the light source.

Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle includes one or more lighting units, herein during operation a respective lighting unit generates a point-shaped light source via laser light. In addition, optical device is configured and arranged with respect to the lighting unit or lighting units in such a way that a predetermined distribution of light composed of the light of the point-shaped light source is generated after it passes through the optical device.

Abstract: A headlight of the present invention includes: a fluorescent material light-emitting section; a reflector that reflects light emitted from the fluorescent material light-emitting section so as to emit reflected light out of the headlight; and a mini-mirror that reflects, toward a predetermined surface of the fluorescent material light-emitting section provided substantially at a focal point of the reflector, at least part of light that has not been directed toward the reflector. The mini-mirror has its optical axis inclined with respect to a normal line of the predetermined surface.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight and control system for a bus or large vehicle includes a headlight fixture with a center or low beam light source and side illumination light source operated independently. The side illumination light source may be activated when the vehicle is turning, as detected by the vehicle speed and steering shaft turn angle, to provide supplemental illumination. Both right and left side illumination sources may be provided, and may comprise LED light elements. The system may also include an audible sound generator to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is turning.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a lighting device of motor vehicle with an arrangement of at least two light conductors. Each conductor includes one coupling arm having a first cross section, a light conductor area with a second cross section, and a transition area located between the coupling arm and the light conductor area. The coupling arms include a respective first contact surface, and the transition areas of the light conductors include a respective second contact surface. The contact surfaces are formed in such a way that the coupling arm of the one light conductor inserts into the transition area of the respective other light conductor. Each one of the two coupling arms include deflectors on a rear side of the coupling arm, which deflect towards the front side, within a section of the transition area where each respective coupling arm fits into the other light conductor.

Abstract: A headlamp duct 28 is connected with engine ducting 2 between air inlet 40 and ducting outlet 42 which is coupled to the engine. Headlamp duct 28 receives airflow 13 from engine ducting 2 and directs airflow to vehicle headlamp 30. A valve 6 disposed between headlamp duct 28 and engine ducting 2 is displaceable between a first position and a second position, whereby in the first position valve 6 permits airflow to headlamp duct 28 to be discharged toward vehicle headlamp 30, and in the second position valve 6 occludes airflow more to headlamp duct 28. Valve 6 is preferably responsive to air pressure in engine ducting 2. At low engine throttle, valve 6 permits airflow to headlamp duct 28 and at high engine throttle valve 6 is displaced to the second position, increasing air flow to the engine.

Abstract: Lens having a cavity defining a light entrance section of the lens, and a light exit surface opposite the light entrance section, and a beam splitting element formed on the light entrance section of the lens.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) polymer in combination with a white pigment and optionally one or more reinforcing fillers. In accordance with the present disclosure, the composition also contains one or more reactive viscosity stabilizers. In order to prevent against yellowing, the composition is free of various aromatic epoxy resins, such as novolac epoxy resins. The polymer composition has excellent reflectance properties making the composition well suited for producing reflectors for light sources, such as LED assemblies.

Abstract: (Problem to be Solved) To provide a wavelength converting device which can efficiently exhaust heat from the wavelength converting member using a heat dissipating member. (Solution) The wavelength converting device includes a heat dissipating member, a wavelength converting member disposed on the heat dissipating member, and a connecting member which connects the heat dissipating member and the wavelength converting member. Particularly, the wavelength converting member includes an upper surface, side surfaces, and a lower surface, and the connecting member is thermally connected to the side surfaces and the lower surface of the wavelength converting member.

Abstract: A luminous device and a liquid crystal display device are provided. In the luminous device, a difference value between a first distance and a second distance is less than a preset value. The first distance is a distance between a first luminous side surface of a luminous element and a first wavelength conversion side surface of a wavelength conversion unit or a distance between a second luminous side surface and a second wavelength conversion side surface. The second distance is a distance between a luminous top surface of the luminous element and a wavelength conversion top surface of the wavelength conversion unit.

Abstract: A lamp includes a light source, a cover configured to block the transmission of light from the light source, and a cover interface portion configured to interface with the cover such that the cover is disposed for upward and downward movement with respect to the light source between a first position configured to fully block the transmission of light from the light source and at least one second position configured to allow light from the light source to illuminate an area around the lamp. A track system, operatively associated with the cover, includes at least one track and at least one tracking element. The track system is configured for retaining the at least one tracking element for sliding movement along the at least one track to enable the cover to be held at various heights.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination system (10), a luminaire (102), a collimator (30), and a display device (200). The illumination system according to the invention comprises a light source (20) and the collimator. The light source is configured to emit a substantially Lambertian light distribution around an axis of symmetry (22). The refractive collimator is configured to redirect light from the light source so as to at least partially illuminate an illuminating surface (50), in which at least a part of the illuminating surface is substantially parallel to the axis of symmetry. The refractive collimator comprises a concave entrance window (34) and an at least partially convex exit window (40) for refracting light towards the illuminating surface. The illumination system according to the invention has the effect that a height of the illumination system may be reduced by virtue of the use of the refractive collimator.

Abstract: A lighting device (100) includes a housing (104) enclosing a housing interior (108), a light source (132), a light converter (136), and a color tuning device. The light source is configured for emitting a primary light beam of a primary wavelength (140) through the housing interior. The light converter includes a luminescent material (144) facing the housing interior and configured for emitting secondary light (156, 158) of one or more wavelengths different from the primary wavelength, in response to excitation by the primary light beam. The housing includes a light exit (124) for outputting a combination of primary light and secondary light. The color tuning device is configured for adjusting a position of the primary light beam relative to the luminescent material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device comprising a number of light sources arranged in at least a first group of light sources and in a second group of light sources, where said first group of light sources and said second group of light sources are individually controllable. First and second optical means collect light from the first and second group of light sources and convert the collected light into a number of first and second light beams. The illumination device comprises further first and second zoom optics adapted to change the beam diverges and/or width of respectively the first and second light beams and the illumination device is capable of controlling the first and second zoom optics individually. The present invention relates further to a method of controlling such illumination device.

Abstract: A decorative lighting apparatus including at least one light source and an attenuation assembly. The attenuation assembly including an attenuator, a first housing being configured to be coupled to a second housing, and a first base being configured to be coupled to a second base. When the first housing is coupled to the second housing, the first and second housings form a recess designed and dimensioned to receive and hold the attenuator in a substantially fixed position, and when the first base is coupled to the second base, the first and second bases form a further recess designed and dimensioned to receive and hold the coupled first housing and second housing in a substantially fixed position.

Abstract: A lighting device may be provided to include a heat sink which includes a receiving recess and a top surface including a hole; a light source module which includes a substrate disposed on the heat sink, a light emitting device disposed on the substrate and a pad disposed on the substrate; a power supplier which is disposed in the receiving recess of the heat sink and includes a projection outputting a power signal for driving the light source module; and a connector which is coupled to the hole of the heat sink, includes a contacting part electrically connected to the pad of the light source module, and is electrically connected to the projection of the power supplier.

Abstract: A holder structure for mounting light indicators on printed circuit boards using surface mount technology at a position elevated above the surface of the board is provided with a body member including a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed sidewalls, a front wall, and a rear wall, all being formed integrally together. Two spaced-apart recesses are formed and aligned vertically in the front wall of the body member terminating in respective first and second interior wall portions. The first interior wall portion has openings formed on diametrically opposed sides of a vertical partition and lying in a horizontal plane parallel to the bottom wall. The second interior wall portion has openings formed on diametrically opposed sides of a transverse partition and lying in a plane which is rotated a predetermined number of degrees from a vertical plane perpendicular to the bottom wall.

Abstract: Techniques and user interfaces are disclosed for controlling lighting fixtures having spatial distribution control capabilities. In some cases, the control techniques may use a high-level controller to define target and spread inputs for a desired illumination pattern provided by a lighting fixture in a given area to be lit. In such cases, the target and spread inputs may be transmitted, or otherwise provided, to a control module, which may be included in the lighting fixture. The control module may be configured to translate the inputs into the appropriate movements and/or light source adjustments based on the specific lighting fixture being used to achieve the desired illumination pattern. In some cases, multiple lighting fixtures may be controlled by one or more control modules. In such cases, the high-level controller may be configured to provide inputs to the control module(s) to cause one or more illumination patterns using the lighting fixtures.

Abstract: A lamp comprises an interior space and a base. An enclosure may be connected to the base to enclose the interior space. At least one LED board divides the interior space into a plurality of sectors. An LED is located in each sector in the enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. Light from the LED is reflected by a wall of the sector to create a reflected light source.

Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame with a bottom assembly and a top assembly coupled to the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly cooperate to form a plurality of channels within the frame. A substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel is disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within at least one of the plurality of channels within the frame. The power circuitry is configured to electrically couple the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel to an external AC power supply. A wire compartment is disposed within at least one of the plurality of channels within the frame. The wire compartment is configured to house wiring electrically coupled to the external AC power supply.

Abstract: A lighting device may be provided that includes: a heat sink; a light source module which is disposed on the heat sink, includes a substrate having at least one hole, and includes a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on a top surface of the substrate; a power supply unit which is disposed within the heat sink and includes a support plate and a plurality of parts disposed on the support plate; and a soldering portion which connects the substrate and the support plate. The support plate includes an extended substrate which is disposed in the hole of the substrate. The extended substrate includes a through-portion which has passed through the hole of the substrate. The soldering portion electrically connects the through-portion of the extended substrate and the top surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a heat sink for dissipating heat from a light source. The heat sink is located between an inner case and an outer case, and a power controller is located in the inner case. The light source may include one or more light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A burner may include a dielectric body configured to hold one or more electrodes in proximity to a combustion reaction. The dielectric body may be cast from a refractory material. The one or more electrodes may be cast into the dielectric body. The dielectric body and the electrodes may be configured for installation, removal, and replacement as a unit.

Abstract: A combustion system outputs fuel gas from a plurality of fuel ejectors toward a forward end of a burner wall and preheats a perforated flame holder by sustaining combustion reaction of the fuel gas at combustion zone between the burner wall and a perforated flame holder. The combustion system then outputs fuel gas from the fuel ejectors onto the perforated flame holder and sustains a combustion reaction of the fuel gas within the perforated flame holder.

Abstract: A burner which is capable of producing zero NOx and zero CO by passing a thoroughly mixed stream of air and fuel at an appropriate air-to-fuel ratio to maintain a temperature below the NOx forming threshold through a radiant combustion zone. The radiant combustion zone provides the intense radiant energy required to initiate and to complete the combustion process. The burner comprises an Air-Fuel Ratio Attainment Means (AFRAM) and an Air-Fuel Mixing Means (AFMM) in fluid communication with the AFRAM to thoroughly mix the air and fuel to provide a readily combustible mixture, and one or more Radiant Combustion Zone (RCZ), and a Combustion Initiation Means (CIM) located in a combustion-initiation-contact position to initiate the combustion in the RCZ. A high velocity section or a porous flow permeable membrane is used as a combustion guard to prevent flameback from occurring.

Abstract: A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor.