Abstract: A fluid coupler includes: an outer body; an end connector being at least partially received inside the outer body and configured to receive pressurized fluid; an inner body received inside the outer body, the inner body being moveable with respect to the outer body; a seat holder and a valve seat both located inside of the inner body, the valve seat being configured to press against an inner surface of the inner body to close the fluid coupler; a connector partially housed within the inner body, the connector comprising a first end secured to the seat holder and a second end. The fluid coupler defines a pressurized fluid flow path enabling pressurized fluid to contact and pressurize the end connector, the inner body, the seat holder, and the connector without contacting and pressurizing the outer body.

Abstract: The problem to be solved is to provide a coupling device (10) that provides efficient engaging and disengaging of the nipple (62) with the coupling device (10) and especially that provides quick release of the nipple (62) with the coupling device (10) after flow of grease through it at high velocity and pressure without exerting excessive pressure on the coupling device (10) by the user, and the problem is solved by providing a coupling device (10) as in present invention that includes a lever (40) with a linkage mechanism that has a roller (48), which movably connects the lever (40) to the slider to move the slider axially forward and backward to disengage and engage the clamping unit (50) with the nipple (62) of the grease fitting by releasing and applying pressure exerted by a protrusion (32) structured at the end of the slider (30) opposite to the side facing the lever (40). FIG. 1 is the representative figure.

Abstract: An additively manufactured duct assembly includes a noise reduction features, insulating features, and leak detection features. The duct assembly includes a first duct that defines a first duct first resonator and a second duct that is disposed about and is spaced apart from the first duct. The spacing apart of the second duct from the first duct provides an insulating air gap therebetween. The second duct may also be provided with a port to connect the duct assembly to a leakage detection system.

Abstract: A weather cap for use with a vent cap. The weather pipe includes a top surface portion which is mounted at an angle in relation to a side wall extending downwardly from the top surface portion. In alternative embodiments, the weather cap is domed or pyramidally shaped. The weather cap also includes a device for securing the cap structure fixedly to the pipe, and a device for connecting and retaining the cap structure to the securing device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lining tube for renovating fluid-conducting pipe systems, wherein the lining tube comprises at least one thermally and/or radiation curable layer and at least one machine-readable data tag, wherein the at least one data tag comprises at least one individual technical specification for the lining tube, which can be processed by a data processing device in order to provide parameters for a curing apparatus, in particular for controlling or regulating a curing process of the lining tube and/or a pulling device, in particular for controlling or regulating pulling in the lining tube.

Abstract: A clamp comprising a spanner extending across a gap between first and second longitudinally extending edges of a band clamped onto a fluid conduit having a circumference orientated about an axis; a connecting assembly configured to tighten the spanner and band to the conduit and a gasket between the band and spanner and the conduit; the gasket comprising a first circumferential seal bead protruding from an inner side of the gasket and having a circumferential length that is equal to or greater than the circumference of the conduit and at least one standalone header bead protruding from the inner side of the gasket and disposed at least partially between the spanner and the conduit and having a circumferential length that is substantially less than the circumference of the conduit.

Abstract: A pipe pig is provided with linked wheels, and at least a central wheel of the linked wheels is pivotally linked to adjacent wheels through a spring loaded connection that biases the central wheel out of straight line alignment with the adjacent wheels. The pipe pig may be used to negotiate tight bends in a pipe and carry sensing electronics.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a self-molding composite system for insulation and covering operations. The self-molding composite system may be cured to form any desired shaped for insulation and covering operations. The composite system comprises one or more layers that may create a rigid layered composite when cured. The one or more layers of the composite system may include at least one structural reinforcement layer that is a braided, knit, or non-woven fiber based substrate, an interstitial matrix layer, and customizable top coat. The customizable top coat may be a solvent based polymer solution that includes various additives that may include color pigments, additives for additional abrasion protection, additives for thermal protection, and/or additives for creating various textures or visible appearances to the composite system.

Abstract: A balanced support head (1) for video/photographic equipment (2a), comprising a base (3), a platform (2) to which the equipment can be detachably fixed and which can turn relative to the base about a horizontal axis of oscillation (X), as well as a balancing device (10) capable of offsetting the oscillation of the platform caused by the weight of the equipment and the platform.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a reserve tank mounting structure capable of absorbing displacement of a reserve tank to disperse a load caused by vibration of a vehicle. A bracket includes front and rear fastening points for fixing a reserve tank by bolt members from a vertical direction, corresponding to front and rear mounting arms projecting in a vehicle width direction from positions spaced apart from each other in a vehicle longitudinal direction with a cap opening therebetween. In a state where the reserve tank is fixed to a vehicle body, the cap opening is disposed between the fastening points.

Abstract: A wall-hung bracket for a projection screen is provided, including a guide rail, a slider and a lead screw. The guide rail is configured for being fixed on a wall along a vertical direction. The slider is slidingly connected to the guide rail. The slider is configured for being connected to a rear surface of a projection screen. The lead screw is provided with threads, and the lead screw is in threaded connection to the slider. When the lead screw rotates on its longitudinal axis, the slider slides in the vertical direction along the guide rail driven by the lead screw.

Abstract: A photographic mount may include an adapter and a receiving plate having a recess configured for receiving the adapter. The adapter may have a connector configured for attaching a camera and a recess configured for receiving a fitting of a flash unit. The receiving plate may have a receptacle configured for receiving a shaft of a photographic accessory such as an umbrella.

Abstract: A work vehicle having a joint, a joint sensor, a lubricant reservoir, a pump, and a controller. The joint has a first member connected to a second member by a bearing. The joint sensor is configured to provide a joint signal indicative of at least one of a position, velocity, and acceleration of the joint. The pump is configured to dispense lubricant from the lubricant reservoir to the bearing when actuated. The controller receives the joint signal, determines a cumulative bearing travel based on the joint signal, determines a bearing lubrication value based on the cumulative bearing travel, and actuates the pump based on the bearing lubrication value.

Abstract: A bearing lubricator for lubricating a plurality of device bearings in a device includes a solitary monitored bearing and at least one unmonitored bearing. The bearing lubricator includes a reservoir configured to contain lubricant, a plurality of conduits connecting the reservoir to the plurality of bearing, and a mechanism connected to the reservoir for advancing the lubricant from the reservoir to the plurality of device bearings when actuated. The bearing lubricator further includes a solitary sensor for sensing a variable of the monitored bearing and a controller. The controller stores a triggering value of the variable of the monitored bearing. The mechanism advances a substantially identical quantity of the lubricant from the reservoir to each of the plurality of bearings when a signal indicative of the variable is advanced to the controller and when that signal indicates the triggering value of the variable has been met.

Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for increasing the safety of a portable electrical tool (10), comprising: a generator (40) of a radio-electric signal, which generator is electrically coupled to said user (1) so as to inject into the body of the user (1) said radio-electric signal (s(t)), said radio-electric signal (s(t)) then being emitted by said user (1) in the form of an electromagnetic signal; and the portable electrical tool (10), which is arranged to be borne by a member of the user and comprises: a machining member (4); a holding member (2); an actuator connected to the machining member (4); an antenna fastened to the machining member (4) and/or the holding member (2) and arranged to receive a radio-electric signal corresponding to the electromagnetic signal emitted by the user (1).

Abstract: A device and a method for safety instrumented control of a machine, wherein the machine is equipped with an electric drive, is operated by a person and has at least one metal component capable of causing injury in the event of a mechanical interaction with said person. The device is equipped with a left-hand and right-hand conductive glove in the form of an under-glove, a left-hand and right-hand insulating glove in the form of an over-glove, a control device which controls the electric drive of the machine and to which the conductive gloves can be connected, and a resistance test device of the control device which compares the resistance between the left-hand and right-hand conductive gloves to a predetermined minimum resistance and a predetermined maximum resistance and prevents the drive from being switched on if the detected resistance is less than the minimum resistance or greater than the maximum resistance.

Abstract: A method for producing a high-pressure tank that can, when forming a reinforcement layer following a previous reinforcement layer using fiber bundles, ensure the strength of the tank by reducing disturbance of the orientation of the fiber bundles.

Abstract: A sealed and thermally-insulating fluid storage tank includes an angle arrangement placed at the intersection between the first and the second walls. The storage tank also includes a first and a second insulating blocks respectively retained on the first and second walls of the supporting structure and forming a corner of the thermally insulating barrier; and a metal angle structure forming a corner of the sealing membrane which is welded onto the plurality of metal plates of the first and second insulating blocks. Each of the first and second insulating blocks is associated with an adjacent insulating panel via a bridging element. Each of the first and second insulating blocks has at least one first and one second stress-relief slots extending respectively parallel and at right angles to the intersection between the first and the second walls.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring gas to a gas vessel is provided. The apparatus includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to interrogate an RFID tag associated with the gas vessel for RFID information. The apparatus includes a gas input port configured to be in removably connected to gas supply, a gas output port configured to be removably connected to the gas vessel and a processor configured to: determine at least one gas vessel characteristic associated with the RFID information, control a flow of gas from the gas input port to the gas output port based at least in part on the at least one gas vessel characteristic, determine at least one filling criterion based at least in part on the RFID information, determine whether the at least one filling criterion is met, and trigger at least one action if the at least one filling criterion is not met.

Abstract: A Venturi filling system having a first filling coupler configured to be coupled to a first set of fittings disposed at a first tank end of a tank; a second filling coupler configured to be coupled to a second set of fittings disposed at a second tank end of the tank; and a Venturi assembly that includes: a Venturi mixing chamber, the Venturi mixing chamber communicating with the first filling coupler; a Venturi nozzle configured to introduce a first flow of fluid from a fluid source to the Venturi mixing chamber of the Venturi assembly; and an suction inlet communicating with the second filling coupler and coupled with the Venturi chamber and configured to receive a second flow of fluid originates from the second filling coupler such that the second flow of fluid flows into the Venturi chamber and mixes with the first fluid flow within the Venturi mixing chamber.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a vaporizer or ampoule assembly with improved heat transfer between a vaporizer vessel body and at least one support tray located therein. In particular, there is provided a heat transfer enhancing member that is disposed between a vessel body and support tray. In one example of a heat transfer enhancing member or assembly there is included a heat conductive mesh or liner around totally or partially around the support tray that is wedged in between the support tray and the interior diameter or wall of the vessel body. In a related embodiment, the heat transfer enhancing member includes an expandable support tray sidewall to increase physical contact between the support tray and the vessel body interior wall.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first storage tank, a frame positioned at least partially beneath the first storage tank, a first lever having a first end and a second end, and the first lever is pivotally mounted to the frame; and a first scale system positioned beneath the first storage tank, wherein in a first position, the first storage tank exerts a force against the first scale system, and wherein in a second position, the second end of the lever exerts a force on a bottom surface of the first storage tank such that the first storage tank is positioned above, and out of contact with, the first scale system, when the first storage tank is in the second position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure tank arrangement for storing and discharging compressed liquid fuels and to a method for producing a pressure tank arrangement of this type. Here, force transmission elements of the pressure tank arrangement are arranged in such a way that they utilize the available installation space for pressure tank arrangements of this type in an optimum manner.

Abstract: A steam turbine pipe 1 of an embodiment includes: an upper half side main steam pipe 11 that leads steam to a steam turbine; an upper half side main steam control valve 30 that intervenes in the upper half side main steam pipe 11; and a post-valve drain pipe 31 that is connected to the upper half side main steam control valve 30 and leads drain to an outside. The steam turbine pipe 1 further includes: a shut-off valve 32 that intervenes in the post-valve drain pipe 31; and a branching pipe 60 that makes the post-valve drain pipe 31 on the side closer to the upper half side main steam control valve 30 than is the shut-off valve 32 communicate with the upper half side main steam pipe 11 between the upper half side main steam control valve 30 and a high-pressure turbine 200.

Abstract: A steam turbine pipe 1 of an embodiment includes: an upper half side main steam pipe 11 that leads steam to a steam turbine; an upper half side main steam control valve 30 that intervenes in the upper half side main steam pipe 11; and a post-valve drain pipe 31 that is connected to the upper half side main steam control valve 30 and leads drain to an outside. The steam turbine pipe 1 further includes: a shut-off valve 32 that intervenes in the post-valve drain pipe 31; and a branching pipe 60 that makes the post-valve drain pipe 31 on the side closer to the upper half side main steam control valve 30 than is the shut-off valve 32 communicate with the upper half side main steam pipe 11 between the upper half side main steam control valve 30 and a high-pressure turbine 200.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an LED light source and an LED light bulb including the LED light source. The LED light source comprises a first LED strip including a first middle portion and first wings positioned at two sides of the first middle portion, and a second LED strip including a second middle portion and second wings positioned at two sides of the second middle portion. Multiple LED chips are disposed on the first wings and the second wings respectively. The first LED strip and the second LED strip are stacked and electrically connected at the first middle portion and the second middle portion. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides an LED light bulb having the LED light source. The first LED strip and the second LED strip are stacked to form an electrical connection.

Abstract: An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a linear LED light fixture system. The system includes a LED light engine with curved or angled elbow bracket or end pieces having clip ends that fit into and secure within matched holder apertures of a linear light fixtures. The LED light engine preferably includes a linear housing with an internal array of LEDs and a LED driver circuit that electrically couples to power source through the angled elbow bracket or end pieces. The system is used in new linear LED light fixtures and or is used for converting fluorescent linear light fixtures into linear LED light fixtures.

Abstract: A DC-powered lighting device (100) for placement in an external fixture (102) (104), the DC-powered lighting device comprising a lighting unit (110), connector pins (112) configured to mechanically and electrically connect the DC-powered lighting device to the light fixture, a probing unit (118) connected to the connector pins and configured to determine whether electrical power is currently available via the connector pins and to provide a power-present signal indicative of the current availability of electrical power via the connector pins, a DC-power input unit (114) configured to receive DC power from a second external electrical power source, and to deliver the received DC power to the lighting unit and a switching unit (120) configured to allow the delivery of the DC power to the lighting unit in dependence on the power-present signal.

Abstract: A phosphor device includes a phosphor layer composed of a phosphor glass or phosphor single crystal, a reflective film provided on the phosphor layer, a warping suppression layer provided on the reflective film, and a supporting body bonded to the warping suppression layer by direct bonding. Excitation light incident into the phosphor layer is converted to fluorescence, and the fluorescence and excitation light are reflected by the reflective film and emitted from the phosphor layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an illuminating apparatus comprising a base, a lamp post installed on the base, a stand installed on the lamp post, a first lamp holder, and a second lamp holder disposed opposite to the first lamp holder. The second lamp holder is fixed on the stand. The first lamp holder includes a light source, a battery, and a connector. The battery supplies power to the light source. The connector detachably mounts the first lamp holder on the stand, and to electrically couple the first lamp holder and the lamp holder.

Abstract: Lighting systems for use in building interiors, for example, which include a plurality of light modules each having an elongate substrate with a lower surface, and electrical circuitry including a plurality of LED units mounted to the lower surface. Each light module is formed as a single-component, packaged construct for easy installation, and facilitates conductive transfer of heat away from the LEDs for enhanced power efficiency. In one embodiment, the light modules are releasably connected to, and extend from, an elongate spine unit which provides structural support and power input to the light modules. In another embodiment, the light modules are disposed parallel to one another and are connected by a series of lateral connectors in laterally spaced relation to one another, with the light modules adjustably mounted to the lateral connectors whereby the spacing between the light modules may be varied.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) luminaire device includes an LED housing with one or more LED modules. Each LED module includes one or more LED arrays and a control circuit. The LED luminaire device also includes an antenna that is electrically connected to a contact surface, a plurality of contacts electrically connected to one of either the control circuit or the contact surface, and a plurality of landing pads electrically connected to the other of either the control circuit or the contact surface. One or more of the plurality of contacts and one or more of the plurality of landing pads are positioned to align to each other and provide one or more conductive paths for communication signals between the antenna and the control circuit when the LED housing is proximate to the contact surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible illuminating flat cable structure including a connector, a circuit board, a plurality of external signal lines, a first illuminating unit, a shell, signal lines, a fiber cable, and a transparent coat. The connector connects to an electronic device. The circuit board includes contact welds, signal line welds, a first illuminating unit weld, controller welds, and an external signal line welds. The external signal lines conduct a power signal or a control signal. The controller generates a power control signal according to the power signal or the control signal sent from the external signal lines. The first illuminating unit generates lights according the power control signal. The shell includes an illuminating mark corresponding to the first illuminating unit. The signal lines transmit data signals. The fiber cable transmits lights.

Abstract: A light fixture, preferably for stage, is provided with a source assembly configured to generate a light beam mainly along an emission direction; and with at least a first optical assembly arranged downstream of the source assembly along the emission direction; the first optical assembly comprising at least one mixing device configured to mix the light beam passing through it; the mixing device comprising an optical mixing element and a moving device configured to move the optical mixing element between a position of non-interference with the light beam emitted by the source assembly and at least one position of interference with the light beam emitted by the source assembly.

Abstract: A downlight apparatus has a main cup housing, a driver circuit, a first LED set, a second LED set and a light guide cup. The driver circuit is contained in the main cup housing for converting an external power to a driving current. The first LED generates a central luminous effect. The light guide cup has a top part and a bottom part. A light output pattern is formed on internal surface of the light guide cup between the top part and the bottom part. The top part receives a light of the second LED set. The light enters the light guide cup and escapes from the light output pattern.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture for installation in an inclined ceiling has an enclosure and a lighting assembly pivotal relative to the enclosure through a first and second range of relative angles such that an optical axis can be aligned vertically for the first and second ranges. First and second trim element are adapted for use with the first and second ranges of inclinations. The first and second trim elements have optical element aligned at different angles, and a relative angle between the optical elements and the reflector plane is less than or equal to 10 degrees. An angle indicator provides a proper relative angle of the lighting assembly and a trim indicator provides an indication of a proper trim element.

Abstract: An LED or/and Laser light device(s) connect with outlet or bulb-base or interchangeable or USB power source, which incorporates more than one geometric shapes of optics-piece including image-forming-piece and optics-lens(es) that said optics-lens(es) having at least one of reflective and/or refractive properties which has relative positions, distances, and/or orientations to LEDs and/or Laser light-source(s) and image-forming-piece to let light-beams reflect, retro-reflect, refract, or go through art, design, texture, treated area of said optics-lens and/or image-forming-piece, so the light-beam of the said LED or laser light-source at least reflected or/and refracted and/or traveling and/or passing through multiple times the said reflective and refractive optic lens(es) and/or art-areas, and/or image-forming-device to create or project lighted image(s), message(s), number(s), time, geometric art(s), nature scene(s), galaxy(ies), milky way, sky(ies), cloud(s), space nebula, stars, moon, water-wave(s), aurora

Abstract: A window illumination enhancer having at least one planar reflective surface and two openings is designed to fit in a window well of a building. The surface reflects light from a first of the openings through the window, via the second opening. The first opening is located above the window well. A polymer film surrounds the path of the light between the two openings to reduce soiling of at least the surface. A second planar reflective surface may be included and may be arranged to form a periscopic device, which affords an above-ground view of the exterior. The enhancer may be composed of lightweight materials. It may be freestanding, and may be mounted without fixing to the building wall. Illumination is increased because the view of the dim-lit window well wall is blocked by the more brightly lit surface.

Abstract: Methods for reducing road surface glare from an automotive headlight for an observer not viewing through a polarizing filter are described. The use of a reflective polarizer for reducing road surface glare from an automotive headlight for an observer not viewing through a polarizing filter are also described. A low-beam headlight including a light source, a housing, and a reflective polarizer is also described. The reflective polarizer has a pass axis and the pass axis forms an angle with a road surface between 45 degrees and 135 degrees.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicular lamp which creates light directed upward using a reflector that allows the light incident below the lower end of the lens to exit upward through a lens and which minimizes the uneven light distribution of the created light distribution pattern. The vehicular lamp according to the present invention includes: a semiconductor light source unit (20) including a light-emitting chip (21); a horizontally long lens (30) disposed in front of the light source unit (20); and a reflector (40) positioned between the lens (30) and light source unit (40) and disposed below the light-emitting chip (21) along a vertical direction. The reflector (40) includes a reflection surface (41) for creating a plurality of virtual focal points intersecting a vertical axis passing through the light emitting center O of the light-emitting chip (21).

Abstract: A vehicle headlight device includes: a first illuminating unit for reflecting, at a first mirror that rotatingly operates, laser light that has exited from a laser light source and making the laser light into scanning light, and a illuminating the scanning light toward a first illumination region that is in front of a vehicle; second illuminating unit for reflecting, at a second mirror that is an aggregate of plural micro mirrors whose angles can be changed, visible light that has exited from a visible light source and making the visible light into information displaying light, and illuminating the information displaying light toward a second illumination region that is in front of the vehicle; and controlling unit for controlling turning-off and turning-on of the laser light source, rotating operation of the first mirror, and changing of the angles of the micro mirrors at the second mirror.

Abstract: A housing for a printed circuit board for a lighting device for a motor vehicle. The housing includes a protective cover designed to be arranged on a heat sink, the heat sink being designed to receive the printed circuit board, a primary seal arranged between the protective cover and the heat sink close to the perimeter of the heat sink, and a protection device for the primary seal.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a vehicle-mounted lamp fitting which can efficiently suppress fogging due to condensation of a light transmissive cover. Provided are: a lamp chamber composed of a light transmissive cover exposed to the outside and a case; a dehumidification element mounted on the case; and a humidity detection element mounted on the inside of the light transmissive cover of the lamp chamber. The dehumidification element mounted on the case is controlled by detection of the humidity detection element mounted on the inside of the light transmissive cover of the lamp chamber to efficiently suppress fogging due to condensation of the light transmissive cover.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly is provided that includes a circuit board that is attached to the bottom of a headlamp reflector and that includes a plurality of light emitting elements. The plurality of light emitting elements are arranged on the circuit board in a high-beam and low-beam producing pattern configured to generate light toward the outer edge of the headlamp reflector. The headlamp assembly also includes an optical lens that includes a first optical surface and a second optical surface. The optical lens optically forms a low-beam light pattern and a high-beam light pattern from the light generated from the plurality of light emitting elements through the optical lens.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a receiving element for a rotationally symmetrical glass body with a receiving opening, a rotationally symmetrical glass body arranged in the receiving opening and an annular, permanently elastic element arranged between the receiving element and the glass body, wherein the receiving element is formed with a support surface which is inclined towards the glass body and the glass body is formed with a receiving surface diametrically opposite to the support surface. The permanently elastic element is positioned in the installed state between the support surface and the receiving surface in order to fix the receiving element and the glass body positively and concentrically to each other. An annular gap is provided between glass body and receiving element for introducing the annular, permanently elastic element between support surface and receiving surface. A method for fastening the glass body in the receiving element is provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high bay light, including a cover plate, an illumination module, a lens module and a mounting mechanism. The lens module is removably mounted to the high bay light, providing convenience and saving costs to users when the floor plans are updated or the purpose of the building is changed wherein the high bay light is installed.

Abstract: A lamp includes a plurality of light sources arranged in a planar array, each light source having a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical element. The optical element includes a substantially transparent first portion having a first refractive index, the first portion configured to receive light from the LED. The optical element further includes a substantially transparent second portion having a second refractive index greater than the first refractive index, the second portion having an emission surface with a two-lobed shape.

Abstract: A hand held flat flashlight about the size of a cell phone with a 3.8 degree tightly focused light beam angle with a folded light path optic.