Abstract: A gas supply device for supplying a hydrogen gas to a dispenser of a hydrogen station includes: a refrigerant flow path through which a refrigerant for cooling the gas before being discharged from the dispenser flows; a refrigerator that can cool the refrigerant; a cooling device that can cool the refrigerant by latent heat when liquid hydrogen changes to the hydrogen gas; and a control unit that performs control to activate the refrigerator while stopping the cooling device when a condition set in advance is satisfied after performing control to activate the cooling device in activation of the hydrogen station.

Abstract: A gas filling method is divided into an initial step and a main step, and can finish the main step even if a small-volume tank is connected. A gas filling step is divided into an initial step and a main step whereby a predetermined target rising-pressure rate is realized. The method can include estimating initial pressure P0 of the tank when starting the initial step and an initial rising-pressure rate ?P0 of a hydrogen tank for the initial step, and calculating a reference rising-pressure rate ?PBS of the hydrogen tank where the pressure of the hydrogen tank is initial pressure P0 as a reference point. The main step is started from the reference point without executing the initial step a target rising-pressure rate ?PST is set for the main step using a deviation between the initial rising-pressure rate ?P0 and the reference rising-pressure rate ?PBS.

Abstract: A method of distributing liquid nitrogen (LN) to a first and second health treatment unit, with respective first and second owners at first and second addresses respectively, for exposing a user to cryotherapy temperatures, the method comprising: a) detecting a low LN level at the first and second health treatment units; b) sending a low LN alert from the first and second health treatment units at a tracking center; c) issue a first and second LN purchase orders to a first and second LN supplier for the first and second owners respectively; d) sending, from the tracking center, a first and second unique code to the first and second health treatment units and the first and second LN suppliers respectively; and e) making a delivery of LN from the first and LN supplier to the first and second owners at the first and second respective addresses after the first and second unique codes are provided to the first and second health treatment units respectively.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the production of fluidic droplets. Certain aspects of the invention are generally directed to systems and methods for creating droplets by flowing a fluid from a first channel to a second channel through a plurality of side channels. The fluid exiting the side channels into the second channel may form a plurality of droplets, and in some embodiments, at very high droplet production rates. In addition, in some aspects, double or higher-order multiple emulsions may also be formed. In some embodiments, this may be achieved by forming multiple emulsions through a direct, synchronized production method and/or through the formation of a single emulsion that is collected and re-injected into a second microfluidic device to form double emulsions.

Abstract: There is provided a light emitting apparatus, including a plurality of light emitting elements having biased light properties; and a mounting substrate where the light emitting elements are arranged such that the biased light properties are complemented within a group including at least two light emitting elements among a plurality of the light emitting elements. Also, there are provided a light emitting unit, a display apparatus, an electronic device and a light emitting element using a plurality of point light sources.

Abstract: A filament includes a radiation-transmissive substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes and a converter layer, wherein the substrate has an upper side and a lower side facing away from the upper side, and the LEDs are arranged on the upper side of the substrate, the converter layer covers the LEDs, the upper side and the lower side of the substrate, and the converter layer has a first sublayer on the upper side and a second sublayer on the lower side, and the converter layer is configured to obtain an improved radiation profile of the filament such that the converter layer has a varying vertical layer thickness along a lateral direction, and/or the first sublayer and the second sublayer differ from one another in their geometry and/or material composition.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) filament light bulb is disclosed. The LED filament light bulb includes a plurality of LED filaments, an RF driver, an antenna, and a cover. The antenna defines a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion of the antenna is electrically connected and in signal communication with the RF driver. The cover defines an external wall and a support structure. The external wall defines an interior volume and the support structure defines an evacuation passageway and a cavity. The evacuation passageway and the antenna are both received within the cavity of the support structure and the evacuation passageway is fluidly connected to the interior volume of the cover.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFxOy compound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFxOy compound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFxOy compound.

Abstract: A light emitting device of an embodiment includes a body including a black epoxy molding compound (EMC) including carbon black; first and second lead frames electrically separated from each other by the body; a light emitting device disposed above at least one of the first or second lead frame; and a molding member disposed above the body and the first and second lead frames so as to surround the light emitting device.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a casing having a casing interior and a casing outer side, an infrared light source arranged in the casing interior for operation in at least one infrared light mode, a visible light source arranged in the casing interior for operation in at least one visible light mode, an energy source, a control unit for driving the infrared light source and the visible light source, and a manually operable operating element, arranged on the casing outer side, for selecting between the at least one infrared light mode, the at least one visible light mode and a switch-off mode. The flashlight further comprises a locking element for blocking the operating element during a transition from the at least one infrared light mode to the at least one visible light mode.

Abstract: An antiglare LED wall light apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises an elongated base member; an elongated shield detachably secured to the base member; a light source mounted within the shield; and baffles secured to the shield at horizontally spaced apart intervals. The shield comprises an elongated body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, the body extending outwardly and vertically downward from an upper end of the body to a lower end of the body; an arcuate tab integrally connected to the upper end of the body; a vertical member extending downwardly from the inside surface of the body; an upper ledge extending horizontally outward from an upper end of the vertical member, the upper end fixedly attached to the body; and a lower ledge extending horizontally outward from a lower end of the vertical member, the lower ledge parallel to the upper ledge forming a mounting channel.

Abstract: A spa fixture lighting system assembly includes a wall-fitting nut having a threaded inner circumferential portion and an interior radial seat, and a light source disposed on a light source seat selected from the group consisting of the interior radial seat, an exterior radial sidewall of the wall-fitting nut, or an exterior circumferential sidewall of the wall-fitting nut.

Abstract: A junction box for a regressed light module includes an upper housing having a top wall and perimeter walls. The perimeter walls form a polygonal shape. The junction box further includes a lower housing having a cylindrical shape. The lower housing has a cavity for receiving a light module. The lower housing is attached to the upper housing. A cavity of the upper housing and the cavity of the lower housing form a cavity of the junction box.

Abstract: The present invention provides a recessed light fixture comprising a housing and a bottom plate, wherein the housing is composed of a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other, with both the first side wall and the second side wall are respectively provided with a first latching portion and a second latching portion, and the bottom plate is a light diffuser plate or a ventilation plate. The bottom plate comprises a first edge and a second edge opposite to each other. By engaging at least a portion of the first and second edges with the first and second latching portions respectively, the bottom plate can be assembled directly onto the housing while preventing it from moving up or down. The present invention solves the problem of complex and time consuming assembly of currently used recessed light fixture housings and bottom plates, and possesses the advantages of a simpler structure, convenient assembly, as well as a vast reduction in the number of parts and components.

Abstract: A ceiling mountable unitized fixture providing amenities to people at a desk or table below is shown and described. The unitized fixture can provide in or on a housing, a variety of types of lighting, for serving different types of activities. Auxiliary power is available, either as a fixed, in-place electrical receptacle or alternatively, as a retractable receptacle. An air distribution manifold can be connected to a building heating and/or cooling forced air system, enabling air to be directed downwardly to those seated at a table below. Optionally, a speaker and one or more video screens may be incorporated. Lighting, electrical receptacle extension and retraction, audio, and video screens may be remotely controlled.

Abstract: A control device and related user interfaces (UIs) and techniques for controlling the light output of a solid-state lighting device are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the control device may be configured to present a UI having one or more adjustment features operatively associated with one or more adjustment modes by which the control device may control the light output of a downstream lighting device communicatively coupled with the control device. Via a given adjustment feature, a user (or other controller) may adjust one or more characteristics, such as intensity, correlated color temperature (CCT), and color of the emissions of the lighting device. In some embodiments, the control device may be a computing device, mobile or otherwise, and the UI may be presented by a display element as a graphical UI (GUI).

Abstract: An intelligent road lamp, comprising a lamp base, wherein the lamp base comprises: a lamp base housing body, provided with a mounting space inside, wherein the mounting space has an open end facing downward, a plurality of access interfaces having spacing from each other is disposed in the mounting space, wherein the access interfaces provide electrical and/or signal access; and at least one illumination module and at least one functional circuit module, disposed in the mounting space of the lamp base housing body, wherein the illumination module and the functional circuit module perform electrical and/or signal connection through the access interfaces. A functional circuit module is used as a module in a lamp base of a modularized road lamp product, thereby skillfully integrating the functional circuit module, and resolving a problem in the prior art that a road lamp product needs an additional space to mount a functional component.

Abstract: A flash light source device includes: a flash lamp; a wiring board that is provided with a circuit configured to cause the flash lamp to emit light; a housing that is formed of a conductive material and accommodates the flash lamp and the wiring board; and an electromagnetic shield cable that includes a wire directly connected to the wiring board, an electromagnetic shield layer that covers the wire, and an insulating protective layer that covers the electromagnetic shield layer, and extends to the inside and outside of the housing through an opening formed in the housing. The electromagnetic shield layer is exposed at least at a part corresponding to the opening. The part corresponding to the opening in the electromagnetic shield layer is electrically connected to a part defining the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A lamp unit includes: a laser light source having a CAN type package; a pedestal having a back surface in contact with a heat sink and a front surface on which the laser light source is mounted; and a pressing member that abuts onto an abutting portion of the laser light source and presses the laser light source in a direction toward the pedestal. The pressing member and the pedestal are fixed to the heat sink by fastening with a common fixing member.

Abstract: A headlight, in particular a headlight of a motor vehicle, having at least one first light source for a high beam, which emits light during operation of the headlight, and a first light guide having at least one light entry surface for the light emerging from the at least one first light source and at least one light exit surface, and at least one second light source for a low beam, which emits light during operation of the headlight, and a second light guide, which has at least one light entry surface for the light, emerging from the at least one second light source, and at least one light exit surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle lamp including: a light source; and a projection lens that projects light emitted from the light source. The projection lens is constituted by a triplet lens including a first lens having a positive refractive power, a second lens having a negative refractive power, and a third lens having a positive refractive power, and a first inter-lens distance (t1) between the first lens and the second lens, a second inter-lens distance (t2) between the second lens and the third lens, and a total lens thickness (T) of the projection lens are in a relationship that satisfies 0.03<t1/T<0.1 and 0.03<t2/T<0.1.

Abstract: The projector-type headlamp comprises a projection lens unit and a light source unit. A diffraction grating designed to eliminate chromatic aberrations is provided on at least part of a lens surface of the lens unit. When an x axis in the horizontal direction and a y axis in the vertical direction are defined on a plane perpendicular to the optical axis, R1 is the maximum y coordinate on the lens surface, and 0?A<1, an area of the lens surface in which y<A·R1 comprises a curved surface or a flat surface, at least partially provided with the diffraction grating, and an area of the lens surface in which y?A·R1 comprises a separate curved surface that has a power greater than the power of the curved surface or flat surface, and is not provided with a diffraction grating.

Abstract: An illumination device includes: an elongated light guide; a first light source; a second light source; and a controller. A first increase beginning time point at which the brightness of the first light source begins to increase from zero is prior to a second increase beginning time point at which the brightness of the second light source begins to increase from zero. A first increase finish time point at which the brightness of the first light source finishes increasing to the first set brightness is simultaneous with or prior to a second increase finish time point at which the brightness of the second light source finishes increasing to the second set brightness. A time from the first increase beginning time point to the second increase finish time point is not more than 0.2 seconds.

Abstract: Lamp unit includes a housing having a front opening portion and a rear opening portion, and a lamp main body disposed in the housing. The lamp main body includes a lamp case extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle in a position closer to a widthwise outer side of the front opening portion and spaced away from a widthwise outer edge of the front opening portion toward a widthwise inner side, and inner side and first outer side heat dissipation fins and protruding from the lamp case to the inner side and outer side in the vehicle width direction. The outer side heat dissipation fin protrudes greater than the inner side heat dissipation fin.

Abstract: A light apparatus that includes a light assembly having a control module to control an operating mode of light sources in a light array, including control a sequence of light and an intensity of light emitted from each light source in the array. A housing assembly for the light assembly includes an inner housing having a first material layer defining a first faceted member to receive the light assembly and permit emission of light from the light sources therethrough, and an outer housing having a second material layer defining a second faceted member to receive the inner housing to refract and project the light emitted through the inner housing in a predetermined or random direction and predetermined or random pattern.

Abstract: A LED panel light fixture or luminaire for mounting to a ceiling or a wall provides a reduced bright to darkness illumination ratio. The luminaire includes a housing with a front diffuser and a back supporting LED strips, and several side walls. The height of the housing is less than 3 inches, with internal dimensions X, Y and Z, such that X:Y=1:7 when Z is <1.5 inch. The LED strips provide Full Width Half Max beam angle ?>100°, and emit <50 lumens. The luminaire thus provides a reduced, visible bright to dark ratio of equal to or less than about 8:1 at the diffuser when the LED strips are energized.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, there is provided a lighting apparatus including: a housing that has a first back cover having a parabolic shape and a recess opened below the first back cover; a first light emitting module that has a circuit board and a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged on the circuit board; a heat radiation body that is disposed in one region of the first back cover and has a first heat radiation portion in which the circuit board is disposed and a first reflection portion which extends from the first heat radiation portion along an contour line of an inner sphere surface of the first back cover; a transparent sheet that is disposed in in an oblique shape between a high point of the recess of the first back cover and the heat radiation body; a first reflection sheet that is disposed on the heat radiation body and reflects a first side light emitted from the plurality of light emitting diodes to the transparent sheet; and a second reflection sheet that is disposed on an inner surface of

Abstract: A troffer light fixture has a housing with a LED assembly positioned in the housing. The LED assembly includes at least one LED array comprising LEDs of at least two different colors. The LED assembly includes a first LED array having a first LED on a first string and a second LED on a second string and a second LED array having a third LED on a third string and fourth LED on a fourth string. A wide lens covers the LED array. A reflector assembly has a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface reflecting light from the at least one LED array laterally across the width of the wide lens. Alternatively, the LED array may be approximately one-half the width of the wide lens and the reflector may be eliminated.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a strip-like high flexibility region and a strip-like low flexibility region arranged alternately in a direction. The high flexibility region includes a flexible light-emitting panel. The low flexibility region includes the light-emitting panel and a support panel having a lower flexibility than that of the light-emitting panel and overlapping with the light-emitting panel. It is preferable that the light-emitting panel include an external connection electrode and that a length in the direction of a low flexibility region A that overlaps with the external connection electrode be longer than a length in the direction of a low flexibility region B that is closest to the region A.

Abstract: A system for replacing linear fluorescent lamps with LED modules in a cabinet sign includes an LED module support structure. The LED module support structure may be attached to the raceways of the cabinet sign or to the sockets formerly used for mounting fluorescent lamps between the raceways.

Abstract: An airfield light includes a light assembly mounted on a base and a transparent cover disposed over the light assembly and secured to the base. The light assembly includes a curved LED (light emitting diode) assembly having a circuit board with at least a portion that is curved along its length. A plurality of LEDs are spaced apart along the length of the circuit board and are configured to emit light through the transparent cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coupling assembly for joining together a pair of light fixture segments at a joint interface therebetween to form a light fixture assembly, comprising a body rotatably mountable on a first of the light fixture segments about a central axis, the body configured to operably engage a drive tool with a drive axis thereof aligned with the central axis to rotate the body between a release position and a coupling position, the body having a designated receiving location to receive a complementary coupling element on a second of the light fixture segments, and configured to provide an arcuate pathway extending from designated receiving location, wherein the designated receiving location and pathway are configured to permit the complementary coupling element to travel along the pathway as the body rotates on the central axis, and thereby to laterally transfer the complementary coupling element radially toward the central axis to draw the first and second light fixture segment toward forming the joint in

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device with a device base for mounting the electronic device on a support, wherein at least one pivot arm is partially taken up in a receptacle of the device base and partially protrudes from the device base, which arm is adjustable about a pivot axis parallel to a contact side of the device base, wherein, in a first setting position of the pivot arm, a first attachment means is arranged outside the receptacle and wherein, in a second setting position of the pivot arm, a second attachment means differing from the first attachment means is arranged outside the receptacle, characterized in that a recess opening into the receptacle is formed on a side wall of the device base, into which recess a locking piece is inserted, which is adjustable between a release position, in which it releases the pivot arm, and a locking position, in which it fixes the pivot arm optionally in the first or in the second setting position.

Abstract: A modular lighting system for providing light in various areas includes one or more canopies, a set of bars, a set of hangers for supporting the bars from canopies and, optionally other supports, a set of pendants with light emitting elements and a set of hangers for supporting the pendants from the bars. The bars include two segments with conductive rails disposed or imbedded in their inner surfaces. The hangers have one or two rods and bases shaped and sized for mounting on the bars with the rods contacting the conductive rails. The hangers and bars cooperate to allow the hangers to be placed anywhere along the bars. Pendants can be hanged on the bars singly, or in clusters. In this manner systems can be formed easily and quickly to achieve systems having various esthetic and utilitarian configurations.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp using a control apparatus for controlling on-off states of a light source having a plurality of light-emitting chips connected in series, can include switching devices each connected in parallel with a respective one of the light-emitting chips, a control circuit controlling each of on-off actions of the switching devices, and a current supply unit. The control apparatus can control the light-emitting chips so as not to exceed a supply capability the current supply unit applying a driving current to the light-emitting chips, and also can allow the switching devices to decrease than the number of the light-emitting chips. The vehicle lamp can include a system controller to appropriately control the control apparatus. Thus, the present invention can provide the vehicle lamp using the control apparatus, which can provide preferable light distribution patterns with reliability and a simple structure as usage of the vehicle lamp.

Abstract: A wireless earpiece controlled wearable headlight, method and system includes a configurable headband for fitting to a head of a user and a light source operably attached to the headband. A logic controller is attached to the headband and operably connected to the light source for automated control of light source. A wireless transceiver is also attached to the headband and operatively connected to the logic controller. A wireless earpiece includes a processor, a second wireless transceiver operatively connected to the processor, and at least one sensor operatively connected to the processor. The wireless earpiece is worn in-ear by the user and the at least one sensor receives an input from the user at the wireless earpiece. The user input to the wireless earpiece is communicated to and processed by the logic controller for controlling the light source on the headband.

Abstract: An adapter, a light source device employing the same, and an illuminating device employing the same are provided. The adapter includes a main body, an ejector pin movably connected with the main body, and an operating member disposed between the ejector pin and the main body. The main body includes: a power supply mounting part, a light source mounting part, and a conducting wire extended from the power supply mounting part to the light source mounting part. The ejector pin is operationally moved to a blocking position for preventing the power supply mounting part from being matched with the power supply module and a release position for releasing the power supply mounting part to be matched with the power supply module. The operating member is operationally moved on the main body to an ‘on’ position and an ‘off’ position.

Abstract: An adaptor, a light source device using the adaptor, and a lighting apparatus using the adaptor are provided. The adaptor includes a main body, a protruding part, and an operating component. The main body includes: a power supply mounting part, a light source mounting part, and a conducting circuit extending from the power supply mounting part to the light source mounting part; the protruding part is operatively movable to a blocking position for blocking the power supply mounting part from being engaged with the power supply module, and a releasing position for releasing the power supply mounting part to be engaged with the power supply module. The operating component is operatively movable on the main body to an on-position and an off-position.

Abstract: A packaging structure for a waterproof LED lamp contains: a transparent sheet, a grid casing, and a sealing ring, and a sealant. The grid casing includes a grille groove formed on a central portion thereof, a first fixing face exposing on a top of the grid casing, a second face formed below the first fixing face, and a third fixing face defined below the second fixing face flushing with the grille groove. Between the third fixing face and the grille groove is defined a retaining trench configured to retain the sealing ring, wherein the sealing ring has a T-shaped cross section. The transparent sheet is placed on the sealing ring and the sealant, and among the second fixing face, the sealing ring, and the transparent sheet is defined a gap in which the sealant is fed.

Abstract: Lighting for use with in conjunction with a surgical apparatus is disclosed. The light sources can be used in a sterile environment without compromising the sterile nature of that environment.

Abstract: A lighting device and system having a faceplate and a backplate. The faceplate or the backplate may have an arm or a set of arms having electrical conductors to connect or couple to the electrical contact points of an outlet, plug, or switch. The electrical conductors can receive a voltage from a voltage source such as an AC voltage source. A voltage regulation circuit may provide for the regulation or conversion of the voltage source. A switch can allow for a control circuit connected to the voltage regulation circuit to be bypassed or switch from one operational mode to another operational mode. The operational modes may be in an emergency lighting mode, and a nightlight mode. The voltage source can be connected to a light source or sensor through the control circuit or the switch, and the light source may be activated based on the output of the sensor.

Abstract: Helmets and helmet lighting systems for use in demanding environments, such as fire, rescue, police and military applications. The helmets and systems provide one or more of high levels of light emission, long operational life, waterproofing/ability to operate in wet or submerged environments and relatively low weight. In some configurations, a helmet comprises a lighting system including an exterior layer and an interior layer applied to a shell of the helmet. In some configurations, a lighting module having an internal layer and an exterior layer is attached to an underlying helmet. In some configurations, a lighting system includes pods and/or strips containing a source of light. The pods or strips can be attached to an underlying helmet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control cabinet light for illuminating a control cabinet interior, wherein the control cabinet light comprises a light base member which holds an illuminating means of the control cabinet light and a transparent illuminating means cover mounted at the light base member, said cover transparently surrounding the illuminating means, characterized in that the illuminating means cover has two transparent separated parallel sides between which the illuminating means is disposed when the illuminating means cover is placed on the light base member, wherein the illuminating means comprises a flat illuminating means plate on which a plurality of individual illuminating means, in particular LEDs or OLEDs, are distributed, and wherein the illuminating means plate extends parallel or at an angle of more than 0°, in particular less than an angle of about 45°, relative to the parallel sides of the illuminating means cover.

Abstract: A steam vaporizer assembly includes an internal steam generator having a vessel configured to hold water, a vaporizer unit having a heating element configured to heat the water to generate saturated steam; and a controller configured to: cause the heating element to heat the water to a stand-by temperature; and while maintaining a water level of the water in the vessel between two control points: maintain the water in the vessel at the stand-by temperature until steam generation is required, and when steam generation is required, heating the water in the vessel from the stand-by temperature to a temperature at or above a vaporization temperature of the water using a heating element, to generate the steam.

Abstract: A steam generator for a steam cooking appliance having a cooking chamber has steam-generating means, a water supply to the steam-generating means, a cyclone separator for steam generated by the steam-generating means, and a steam outlet from the cyclone separator to the cooking chamber of the steam cooking appliance. The cyclone separator forms an integrated structural unit with the steam-generating means, with a direct entry of steam from the steam-generating means into the cyclone separator and with a direct exit of separated-off water from it into the steam-generating means. The integrated structural unit yields advantages in the production and assembly of the steam generator and installation of the steam cooking appliance as a whole.

Abstract: A system includes a torch top having a wick holder extending along a portion of a wick in contact therewith for retaining the wick to extend from a lower side of the torch top to a level above an upper side the torch top. The system includes an adjustment sleeve exterior and concentric to the wick holder and moveable to extend upwardly to such an elevation as to be at least partially above an uppermost portion of the wick holder.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly for a cooktop appliance is provided including a lower body and an upper body positioned over the lower body to define a boost burner chamber. A first plurality of projections extends upward from the lower body and a second plurality of projections extends downward from the upper body. The second plurality of projections are interposed between the first plurality of projections to define a plurality of burner ports in fluid communication with the boost burner chamber. In this manner, burner ports are easily manufactured and define a larger height-to-width aspect ratio for improved burner performance.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly for a cooktop appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The gas burner assembly includes a primary burner, a boost burner, a solenoid valve for regulating a flow of boost fuel to a boost burner chamber, and a forced air supply source for selectively urging a flow of air into the boost burner chamber. The method includes activating the boost burner only after determining that the primary burner is ignited. Activating the boost burner may include activating the forced air supply source and opening the solenoid valve only after a delay period measured from the activation of the forced air supply source. In addition, the method may further comprise deactivating the forced air supply source to stop the flow of air to the boost burner chamber only after a purge delay period measured from the closing of the solenoid valve.

Abstract: A steam flare is provided that injects steam, unmixed with air into a waste gas stream at locations where the resulting accelerated steam and waste gas mixture upon exposure to the surrounding air induces a mixture of steam, waste gas and air with improved combustion and effectively complete destruction of the waste gas, and where under low-flow conditions, reduced steam and/or assist gas are required to maintain smokeless operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for leak detection and remote, non-intrusive, automatic shutoff in residential regulators are provided. Such systems and methods can include a shutoff device that includes a mounting bracket for mounting on a supply container, a linking device for coupling to a knob of a valve of a regulator of the supply container, and an actuator for, responsive to a control signal, automatically rotating the linking device, which rotates the knob, which rotates the valve from an on position to an off position. In some embodiments, a leak sensor can detect a presence of a fuel leak and, responsive thereto, transmit the control signal to the actuator, and in some embodiments, a position sensor can determine that a current position of the valve is indicative of the on position and, responsive thereto, transmit the control signal to the actuator.