Abstract: Apparatus for controlling gas distribution are provided. In some embodiments, apparatus for controlling gas distribution may include a first flow path from an inlet to a first outlet; a plurality of first orifices disposed within the first flow path; a plurality of first valves that control gas flow through the plurality of first orifices to control a total gas flow at the first outlet; a second flow path from the inlet to a second outlet; a plurality of second orifices disposed along the second flow path; a plurality of second valves that control gas flow through respective ones of the plurality of second orifices to control a total gas flow at the second outlet; and a mounting block having the plurality of first valves and second valves coupled thereto, wherein at least a portion of the first flow path and the second flow path is disposed within the mounting block.

Abstract: Automated fluid handling system comprising a housing (20) and two or more fluid handling units (26) arranged as interchangeable modular components with an external fluidics section (30) and an internal non fluidics section (32), and wherein the housing (20) comprises a liquid handling panel (22) with two or more of component positions for receiving said interchangeable modular components (26) such that the external fluidics section (30) is separated from the non fluidics section (32) by the liquid handling panel (22).

Abstract: Embodiments of fluid distribution manifolds, cartridges, and microfluidic systems are described herein. Fluid distribution manifolds may include an insert member and a manifold base and may define a substantially closed channel within the manifold when the insert member is press-fit into the base. Cartridges described herein may allow for simultaneous electrical and fluidic interconnection with an electrical multiplex board and may be held in place using magnetic attraction.

Abstract: A device for making projecting elements, such as faucet handles, suicide resistant comprising a fixture free of hanging points which is provided with one or more lumens which are adapted to house one or more projecting elements in such a manner that such elements cannot be used as a point of attachment for a rope, belt or similar means for committing suicide by hanging.

Abstract: A gas pressure control valve having a valve body with a gas inlet and a gas outlet is described. An inner cap is provided bounding in part a chamber within the valve body in communication with the gas inlet. The valve body contains a spring loaded piston comprising a piston head and a piston rod. The piston rod includes a conduit providing communication between the chamber bounded in part by the inner cap and a chamber adjacent the piston head and the gas outlet. The piston is operable to move between a closed configuration in which the piston rod prevents communication between the gas inlet and the chamber bounded in part by the inner cap and an open configuration in which the piston rod permits communication between the gas inlet and the chamber bounded in part by the inner cap.

Abstract: The Nature of This Invention is to Show That a Non Automatic Type of equipment Can Serve as a Secondary Backup System to Curtail A Major Catastrophe as Was Witness by The Whole World in The Gulf. This Invention is Not Intended to Replace The Present System Now in Place But to Act as a Safety Net to Protect our Environment. This is an Invention That Will Work if The Correct Strategy is Implemented Within Key Location Site in The Systems Network.

Abstract: A reusable container for the sterile transfer of pharmaceutical recipients, in particular of syringe bodies. The container comprises an outer case and a sterilizable interior, wherein the interior is microbially isolated from the environment of the container. The interior has at least one holder for accommodating at least one nest for storing a plurality of pharmaceutical recipients. The nest can be removably accommodated in the holder. The container further has at least one container door for removing or introducing the nest into the interior and at least one lock for coupling the container to a sterile space. The lock is configured in such a way that, after coupling to the sterile space, it is possible to open the container door without substantially suspending sterility.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting an inflator, exhaust valve or relief valve interiorly of an inflatable article, comprising a receiver having an integral mounting flange formed about its upper periphery that is heat sealed interiorly about an opening in the fabric of an inflatable article to be substantially flush with the contour of the inflatable article once inflated. The receiver comprises a generally circular cylindrical bore for removably receiving a corresponding generally circular cylindrical portion of the inflator, exhaust valve or relief valve therein. A locking key removably engages into corresponding detents in the mounting flange to removably secure the inflator, exhaust valve or relief valve in the bore. An O-ring is provided about the generally circular cylindrical portion of the inflator, exhaust valve or relief valve to form a seal with the bore and prevent any leakage of gas from the interior of the inflatable article.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pump cart for a biological liquid treatment installation, having a first lateral face (40), and a second lateral face (41) by which it is configured to be juxtaposed against a conveying network cart (1) of the installation and a front face (42) meeting the lateral faces (40, 41), and comprising at least one pump (414), a pump support (50) on which is mounted said pump (414), and a guide member for making said pump (414) movable in translation and on which said support (50) is mounted; said support (50) being movable in translation in a direction going from the first lateral face (40) towards the second lateral face (41); whereby said pump (414) is disposed at a predetermined location on said cart (2) depending on the type of treatment carried out.

Abstract: A cassette is described for holding circuit components used with a hemodialysis machine.

Abstract: A powder including: (a) more than 92% of zircon particles, (b) 1% to 2% of silica particles having a size less than 50 microns; (c) 0.3% to 5% of particles comprising one, two, or three oxides selected from CaO, MgO, and Y2O3; (d) less than 1% of particles comprising other oxides; the powder also being such that it includes: more than 5% of zircon aggregate particles having a size greater than 1 mm; and 8% to 20% of zircon matrix particles having a size less than 15 ?m and including, for more than 95% of the weight thereof, a monoclinic phase.

Abstract: A water inlet unit for an amphibious pump includes a housing having a connecting hole, a first water inlet pipe having a first end connected to the connecting hole and a second end provided with a first water inlet port, a second water inlet pipe having a first end connected to the connecting hole and a second end provided with a second water inlet port, a guide member mounted on the housing and connected to the connecting hole, and a tap detachably locked in the first water inlet port or the second water inlet port. Thus, the water inlet unit has a first water inlet port and a second water inlet port so that the water inlet unit and the amphibious pump are disposed at an upright or transverse state according to the practical space requirement.

Abstract: A blowing pad, a fabrication method of the blowing pad, and a blowing system using the blowing pad are provided. The blowing pad includes a main foam formed of a foamed porous synthetic resin, and a duct embedded in the main foam, wherein the main foam includes an air inlet to which an air inlet tube is inserted and a plurality of vent holes, each of which is connected to the duct, wherein the duct is formed of any one of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and non-porous plastic, wherein the air inlet tube is connected to an external blowing pipe.

Abstract: In order to simplify a configuration of a fluid system without increasing the number of parts of an intermediate support body while using a common intermediate support body, the fluid system includes a fluid circuit device configured by connecting a plurality of fluid units for controlling or measuring a state of fluid using pipes and pipe joints and a holding mechanism for holding the fluid circuit device, wherein the holding mechanism includes a base member and the intermediate support body interposed between the fluid circuit device and the base member so as to couple the fluid circuit device and the base member, and wherein one end of the intermediate support body is attached to a respective pipe joint and the other end thereof is attached to the base member so that each of the pipe joints is connected to the base member.

Abstract: An electronic chassis distributes fluids to adjacent chassis and electronic modules housed within the chassis. Provision is made for the detection, containment, and removal of liquid spilled within the chassis. The fluids may be used as coolants, and provision is made for heat exchanger modules to be included within the chassis. Provision is further made to include fluid sensors and actuators, allowing for monitoring and control of fluid distribution by a controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flow cell having an integrated fluid reservoir (3) comprising two film layers (4, 5) disposed on a support surface (2) of the flow cell and connected to each other, enclosing a storage space (6) and a transport channel (7), wherein the transport channel (7) extends from a burst point (8) closing the storage space (6) to a connecting opening (9), and can be unlocked by fluid flowing out of the storage space (6). According to the invention, the film layer (4) of the fluid reservoir (3) facing away from the support surface (2) projects over the film layer (5) of the fluid reservoir (3) facing toward the support surface (2), and is connected to the support surface (2) in the projecting area (16).

Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes and nipples overmolded within a collar.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include shield frame assembly for use with a showerhead assembly, and a showerhead assembly having a shield frame assembly that includes an insulator that tightly fits around the perimeter of a showerhead in a vacuum processing chamber. In one embodiment, a showerhead assembly includes a gas distribution plate and a multi-piece frame assembly that circumscribes a perimeter edge of the gas distribution plate. The multi-piece frame assembly allows for expansion of the gas distribution plate without creating gaps which may lead to arcing. In other embodiments, the insulator is positioned to be have the electric fields concentrated at the perimeter of the gas distribution plate located therein, thereby reducing arcing potential.

Abstract: A system and method for passive collection of oil from water based on a density differential. A sealed column of water is elevated above the oil/water surface within a low pressure contained volume, and oil moves upward into the contained volume displacing the water due to the lower density of the oil. Filled containers of oil are exchanged for containers of water, or oil is transferred from the filled containers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial fluid handling devices, such as pipette tips, pipette tip racks and pipette tip filters, for example.

Abstract: With regard to the present invention, valves are modularized so as to improve operativity, and the valves are formed by one member and changed the arrangement thereof so as to be miniaturized, thereby making the maintain work easy. Namely, a PTO rear cover 3c, in which a PTO driving mechanism having a PTO clutch 28 is housed, is attached to a rear end of a rear housing 3 of a vehicle body, PTO valve equipment 72 controlling on/off of the PTO clutch 28 is provided integrally with the PTO rear cover 3c, and an oil passage communicating the PTO valve equipment 72 with the PTO clutch 28 and a hydraulic port are formed in the inside of the PTO rear cover 3c. A plurality of valves is provided so as to control operation of a forward/rearward travel selector 210 and fixed to one of side surfaces of a front housing 201, an attachment member 281 formed by one plate-like member touches the vehicle body housing 201, and the valves are arranged on substantial same plane in parallel to the touching surface.

Abstract: A valve body cover of an automatic transmission, may include a cover plate having a hole, an oil level plug having a cap detachably mounted onto the cover plate from the outside of the cover plate and an insertion extended from the cap and selectively inserted into the hole of the cover plate, and rotational pressing members formed in the insertion of the oil level plug and the cover plate respectively to press the cap against the cover plate while the insertion of the oil level plug inserted in the hole is rotated relatively with respect to the cover plate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an air aspiration device to release trapped air in a pipe containing a solution that is to be delivered to a nozzle body. The air aspiration device can include an air port in fluid communication with the air and the solution, an exit port, and a passageway in fluid communication with the air port and the exit port. The air aspiration device can also include a main body and a female pipe fitting forming an end cap for one end of the pipe.

Abstract: Left and right first and second vertical plates 11, 12, and a partition plate 13 are provided on an upper frame 7. The space above the upper frame 7 is divided into a front section S1 and a rear section S2 by the partition plate 13. A cabin 8 is provided on the left side in the front section 51, and a hydraulic oil tank 16 is provided on the right side in the front section S1. A hydraulic pump 15 is provided on the left side in the rear section S2. A pump suction pipeline 24 is connected from the hydraulic pump 15 in the rear section S2, is entered into the front section S1 while passing through the first vertical plate 11 and the partition plate 13, without passing below the cabin 8, and is connected to the hydraulic oil tank 16. Further, a cover plate 30 is fixed to the outer periphery of the pump suction pipeline 24. A partition-plate-side through-hole 29 is covered, and simultaneously, the pump suction pipeline 24 is supported by attaching the cover plate 30 to the partition plate 13.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid processing unit through which fluid may flow while being processed. The fluid processing unit comprises a casing and one or more cassettes each comprising an outer housing being arranged so that the outer housing forms at least a part of the casing and each comprising a flow passage through the cassette. At least one of the cassettes comprises at least one fluid interaction component or is adapted to receive at least one fluid interaction component. The fluid processing unit comprises total pressure increasing means for at least partially overcoming the pressure loss due to the fluid flowing through the unit, the total pressure increasing means and one, more or all of the one or more fluid interaction components being encapsulated by the casing.

Abstract: A device which enables a ventilation space to be maintained between an insulating material and an electrical appliance retained by a structure or located in a wall or ceiling space, the device comprising a body having at least one spacer extending therefrom, each spacer terminating in a free end, wherein when the device is placed between a layer of insulation material and the appliance, a ventilation space is formed which allows dissipation of heat generated by the appliance.

Abstract: A perforated plate (26) of a fluidized bed apparatus (1) includes a flanged upper perforated disk (31) formed by fixing a wire net (35) to a flange member (34), a disk-like lower perforated disk (32) having vents (32a), and a support flange (33) including a ring portion (36) and a sealing side wall (37) in which a perforated disk housing portion (39) is formed on the inside of the sealing side wall (37). The perforated plate (26) is connected to a raw-material-vessel container (7) through intermediation of a sealing material (41) held in close contact with an upper end portion (37a) of the side-wall portion (37). The perforated plate (26) is fit-inserted into the perforated disk housing portion (39), and outer peripheries of the upper perforated disk (31) and the lower perforated disk (32) are covered with an inner wall (37b) of the sealing side wall (37).

Abstract: A field device is coupled to a process through at least one process interface element. The process interface element may be a field device flange, a manifold, or a process flange. The process interface element has a temperature sensor attached thereto, and is adapted to receive a thermal source. In one embodiment, the thermal source is one or more electrical heaters. In another embodiment, the thermal source is thermal transfer fluid tracing through the process interface element. A controller is coupled to the temperature sensor and is adapted to control the heat applied to the process interface element based upon the temperature of the process interface element measured by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: An oil control valve mounting arrangement includes a resin cover 5 with a metal cylindrical body 4 insert-molded therein, a valve sleeve 3 housed within the cylindrical body 4, and a spool 2 inserted in the valve sleeve 3. In at least at one end portion 14 of the cylindrical body 4 in the axial direction of the valve sleeve 3, the cover 5 includes an engaging portion 19 engageable with an interior-facing face 15b of the cylindrical body 4 facing the radially inner side of the valve sleeve 3 at an end of the cylindrical body 4 in the axis direction of the valve sleeve 3 so as to restrict displacement of the cover 5 away from the cylindrical body 4 in the radial direction of the valve sleeve 3.

Abstract: An engine device is disclosed in which a gas purifying filter can be disposed, with high rigidity, in an engine as one constituent part of the engine and the need of countermeasures against exhaust gas for each of the devices of a vehicle is eliminated, and general versatility of the engine can be enhanced. The engine device includes a diesel engine having an exhaust manifold, and an exhaust gas purifying device which purifies exhaust gas discharged from the diesel engine. A plurality of filter supporting bodies which support the exhaust gas purifying device are provided on an upper portion of a flywheel housing in the diesel engine. The exhaust gas purifying device is connected to the exhaust manifold and connected to the flywheel housing through the plurality of filter supporting bodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tap (8) for fluids, in particular carbonated liquids, such as beer or soft drink, comprising a tap body (14), a valve (9) removably accommodated in the tap body (14), and a handle (20) for opening and closing the tap (8). The valve (9) comprises a first part (22) coupled or to be coupled to the tap body (14) and a second part (27) connected to the first part (22) and operatively coupled or to be coupled to the handle (20), the first and second parts (22, 27) being rotatable and/or translatable relative to each other between at least an open position and a closed position. A protective cap (34) prevents the valve (9) from being closed. The cap (34) is removable only after installation of the valve (9) in the tap body (14).

Abstract: A fluid supply includes a container (100, 300) containing a bag (102, 302) and a valve (104, 304).

Abstract: A water supply system is described for supplying water to a linearly moving irrigation system. The water supply system is able to take water from a stationary water supply conduit (either a collapsible conduit or a rigid conduit) and feed it into one end of a feed pipe for the irrigation system. The water supply system includes a pickup shoe which extends into the water supply conduit through a traveling opening in the top side of the conduit. The pickup shoe intercepts substantially all of the water in the supply conduit and pumps it upwardly through the traveling opening to the feed pipe for the irrigation system. The pump is located in the portion of the shoe which extends into the supply conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid fluid flow meter pressure vessel assembly (1) that includes an interior housing (11) fabricated from plastic, and an exterior ring structure (26) fabricated from metal. Interior housing (11) has sidewalls (14) and an internal chamber (17). The sidewalls (14) of the interior housing (11) have first and second apertures (20, 23) that are each in fluid communication with the internal chamber (17). The exterior ring structure (26) encompasses at least a portion of an exterior (29) of the sidewalls (14) of the interior housing (11), and includes outwardly extending first and second conduits (38, 41) that are in respective fluid communication with the first and second apertures (20, 23) of the interior housing (11).

Abstract: An inexpensive, durable and efficient irrigation nozzle assembly is adapted to generate a specialized rectangular spray in a 3-jet fluidic circuit which generates a substantially planar rectangular spray from a confluence of three jets. The 3-jet geometry circuit has selected floor & taper features configured to create a customizable rectangular or triangular spray pattern. Depending on the throw desired, the nozzle assembly of the present invention can be configured with a second fluidic circuit to generate a flat fan to obtain various aspect ratios in a rectangular spray.

Abstract: A valve fastening element (1) for attaching a hydraulic valve (2) to a tractor (13). The valve fastening element (1) includes a tractor part (1a) adapted to be attached on the tractor and a valve part (1b adapted for direct assembly of the valve (2), wherein the valve (2) includes at least two screw holes (10,11,12), each adapted to receive a screw (3,4,5). The valve part (1b) of the valve fastening element (1) includes at least two slits (6,7,8), of which at least a first slit (6,8) includes an opening (6a,8a) adapted to let the head of the screw pass, and all slits include a groove (6b,7,8b,8c) that is sufficiently narrow to prevent the head of the screw (3,4,5) from passing but sufficiently wide to allow the thread of the screw (3,4,5) to pass.

Abstract: A fluid valve which opens for a predetermined time before automatically closing. The valve (101) incorporates a control means including a control chamber (103), a first/inlet passageway (102) and a second/outlet passageway (120). A flow control element (104) is provided in one of the passageways (102) or (120). A biasing means (117) normally biases the valve to a first/closed position (FIG. 3). An activation means (113) is adapted to move the flow control element (104) to an activated position (FIG. 4) wherein flow of fluid is then permitted for a predetermined time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a four-way reversing valve for refrigerating cycle system, in particular to an end cover for fitting with a valve body of a main valve of a four-way reversing valve, a four-way reversing valve using the same and an assembling method thereof. The end cover has a larger diameter section and a smaller diameter section sequentially provided in an axial direction, wherein an outer periphery of the larger diameter section of the end cover is adapted to be tightly connected with the valve body, and an end portion of the smaller diameter section of the end cover is adapted to be fitted with a piston of the main valve, so as to define an operating position of the piston, characterized in that the larger diameter section of the end cover has a frustum shape with a larger outer end and smaller inner end, or an end portion of the larger diameter section of the end cover has radially projected flange for abutting against and fitting with an end surface of the valve body.

Abstract: The present invention is a water faucet device (2a) connected to pipes and buried in a mounting surface (W1), including: a water conveying portion main body (20) having an inflow-side connecting portion (20a), an outflow-side connecting portion (20b), and double pipe connecting portions (20c, 20d) respectively communicating with these; a push valve (30) opened and closed by a pushing operation; a valve receiving main body, positioned at a predetermined position relative to the mounting surface, and having double pipe joining portions (26a, 26b) slidably joined to a double pipe connecting portion in a direction approximately perpendicular to the mounting surface, and a push valve receiving recess (26c) for receiving the push valve; and a push button unit (10a) disposed on the mounting surface, furnished with a push button (12b) for pushing the operating portion of a push valve.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for transporting fluid to a sample such as a sheet of material. The apparatuses and methods may employ a variety of interfaces that facilitate controlled fluid transportation from a lumen for absorption by the sample.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sealing an opening of a fluid manifold is provided. A grooved sealing member, having compliant members disposed in the grooves, is seated in the opening. A retention member is coupled to the fluid manifold by tensile members such as bolts. One or more compression members fit between the retention member and the sealing member, and a cap fits over the sealing member to secure the one or more compression members. The cap is fastened to the sealing member. When pressure is applied inside the fluid manifold, the force generated thereby is transmitted by the sealing member through the one or more compression members, and the retention member, to the tensile members, which absorb and equalize the force around the sealing member.

Abstract: A system and apparatus (10) is provided for processing fluid reagents (12, 14, 16, 18) comprising disposable fluid conduits and a reusable conduit support system (20). The fluid conduits are connected to at least one source of fluid and to at least one unit operation (22) such as filtration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid assembly having a fluid block, a controller, and at least one solenoid valve. The solenoid valve has a valve cartridge connected to the fluid block and a corresponding solenoid unit connected to the controller, whereby the controller is connected to the fluid block in a sealing manner via a housing pan. According to the invention, the housing pan has a functionally integrated housing bottom, which is integrated in a magnetic circuit of the at least one solenoid valve and, at least in the pass-through region of the at least one solenoid valve, is made of magnetically conductive material, preferably a metal.

Abstract: A fuel injection device includes a pressure control portion for controlling operation of a nozzle, and a body portion having therein a bent lead wire hole through which two lead wires of the pressure control portion are introduced to exterior. A first guide member having therein a pair of first guide grooves partitioned by a first partition member is inserted into the lead wire hole from one end side, a second guide member having therein a pair of second guide grooves partitioned by a second partition member is inserted into the lead wire hole from the other end side. The first partition member protrudes from one end portion of the first guide member to have a protrusion portion, which is fitted with a recess portion of the second partition portion at one end portion of the second guide member when the first and second guide members contact.

Abstract: A fluidic device unit structure in which a plurality of fluidic devices are integrated and which is effective in reducing a footprint is provided. With a fluidic device unit structure in which a plurality of fluid devices that are connected via channels are integrated in a base member, the base member includes a plurality of mounting surfaces on which the fluidic devices are mounted and inclined channels for connecting the mounting surfaces in the interior of the base member.

Abstract: A water collection and dispersion system includes one or a series of units including structures that can be assembled for holding a leak proof liner. The liner collects water, such as, rainwater from a downspout or grey water from a building. The units can be constructed to resemble outdoor furniture such as patio walls, seating, tables, and the like. The units can also be constructed to function as framework for structures such as garden sheds, garages, pergolas, and the like.

Abstract: A plant container includes a container body having a conduit extending between an inlet connection and an outlet connection. A float valve assembly is in communication with the conduit within the container body for automatically controlling fluid entry into the container body from the conduit. A soil retention element is arranged in the container body above the float valve assembly. A method of using the self-watering plant container includes adding soil to an interior volume of the container body above the soil retention element, planting at least one seed in the soil, and connecting a water supply to an inlet connection of the conduit.

Abstract: The system for suspending a valve exerciser from a support comprises a base element for mounting on the support, a first support element pivotally mounted on the base element, a second support element pivotally mounted on the first support element, a linking element pivotally mounted on the first support element, a first stabilizing element linking the base element and the linking element, a mounting element pivotally mounted on the second support element, a second stabilizing element linking the linking element and the mounting element, and a multiple stage assistance assembly for applying multiple degrees of assistance to movement of the first support element with respect to the base element.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for water-throughflow sanitary components in a concealed box is proposed. In a direction extending parallel to the bottom of the concealed box, the sanitary component has a distance between the ends of two mutually opposed connection stubs that is greater than the inner distance separating the through openings in the wall of the concealed box that are assigned to the two connection stubs. In order nevertheless to ensure that the sanitary component can be inserted from the open front side of the concealed box into this box, one of the two through openings is designed in such a way that it is possible for the assigned connection stub to be introduced obliquely. The connection stub is inserted into the through opening until the opposite connection stub is situated completely inside the concealed box and can then be pivoted in front of the assigned through opening. A lateral displacement then occurs such that the sanitary component is arranged centrally in the concealed box.

Abstract: A water-conducting household appliance includes a drain hose leading out of the household appliance, and a holding element which positions an open line end of the drain hose in a connecting position on an external side of the appliance.