Abstract: An apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a medical facility includes a plurality of remotely controlled zone valves. Each zone valve is coupled to a respective fluid conduit for opening and closing the fluid conduit to control fluid flow therethrough. The apparatus also includes an access terminal installed in a user-accessible location that is located remotely from the zone valves. For example, the zone valve may be located in a ceiling, and the access terminal may be located on a wall. The access terminal has an input interface for receiving instructions to open and close the zone valves, an output device for communicating with the zone valves to remotely open and close each zone valve based on the received instructions, and an alarm for indicating when at least one of the zone valves is closed.

Abstract: Multiple waste streams, including incompatible chemicals such as concentrated acids and/or strong base effluents, are handled together without the need for limiting or interrupting the processes run by the wafer processing tools. In some embodiments, waste tanks are primed with diluents, such as water, and a predetermined percentage of diluent is maintained in the waste tanks. In some embodiments, a diluent is flowed into the waste tanks concurrently with the waste pumping to generate a rinsing action for the waste tanks. Methods of the present disclosure accommodate both gravity type and vacuum type waste tanks.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catheter for use in post-mortem angiography and a method for post-mortem in-situ cardiac angiography of a human or animal body. The catheter comprises (a) a proximal end for insertion into a human or animal body, (b) a distal end which remains outside the body during normal use, (c) a tube for delivering an imaging agent to the body, and (d) a marker for insertion into the body, the marker being positioned at a predetermined distance from the proximal end and comprising a substance such that its position once inserted into the body is detectable from outside the body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a control and safety circuit (1) for gas delivery valves, comprising an actuator (50) opening the gas delivery valve; a control unit (100) intended to emit a command signal (V2) to activate the actuator and switch on the valve, and a clock signal (CK); and a memory (5) placed between the control unit (100) and the actuator (50). The memory is capable of receiving the command signal (V2) and the clock signal (CK) as inputs, and at the same time emits an output signal (V3) which is a function of the input command signal (V2) and a clock signal (CK). The output signal (V3) is sent to the actuator (50) to command the same to open the valve.

Abstract: A chemical liquid circuit apparatus includes a main circuit member, a sub-circuit member, and a frame member. The main circuit member has a chemical liquid channel for flowing a chemical fluid, and a main opening formed on an end of the chemical liquid channel. The sub-circuit member is mounted on and in contact with the main circuit member and applies a first load to the main circuit member. The sub-circuit member has a sealing surface for sealing the main opening from outside of the apparatus. The frame member has a storing portion for storing the main circuit member, and a connecting opening disposed in a position in communication with the main opening of the main circuit member stored in the storing portion. The shape of the frame member allows a reaction force of the first load to be transferred from the storing portion to the main circuit member.

Abstract: A medical air tubing and anti-mismatch fluid distribution system is provided for preventing the inadvertent connection of a feed line to an incorrect source of fluid. The fluid distribution system includes an adapter that is connected permanently to the fluid supply and has an outlet end that is compatible with a coupling member on the feed line. The coupling member on the feed line is compatible with the adapter but is not compatible with the other coupling member of the second fluid supply. A feed line assembly includes a feed line with a connector fixed to a first end and a nebulizer or other medical device fixed to a second end to form a one piece, integrally formed unit. The second fluid supply can include an adapter that is different from the first adapter so that the coupling members of the feed lines are compatible only with the appropriate adapter for the desired fluid source.

Abstract: A valve assembly may include a valve disposed in a flow path and an actuator disposed above the valve. The actuator may be configured to actuate the valve to move between an open position and a closed position. The valve may also include a rocking member disposed above the actuator and configured to move with the valve. The valve may also include a pair of first and second position sensors disposed above and parallel to the actuator. The pair of first and second position sensors may be configured to detect a position of the rocking member. The position of the rocking member may be indicative of a position of the valve.

Abstract: A method begins by obtaining a slipstream of a liquid. The slipstream of liquid is then mixed upstream of an injection pump with a latex comprising a drag reducing polymer to produce a drag reducing mixture. The drag reducing mixture is then injected into a liquid hydrocarbon to produce a treated liquid hydrocarbon.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an overflow protection system for a fluid transfer system with an opening to the environment comprises at least one sensor and a fluid flow regulating device in communication with the at least one sensor, the fluid flow regulating device configured to change the rate of input fluid flow when a signal from the at least one sensor indicates a change in the output fluid flow rate. In another embodiment, an overflow protection system for a fluid transfer system provides an alert when a change is detected in the output fluid flow rate. In one embodiment, a method for overflow protection in a fluid transfer system with an opening to the environment comprises sensing a reduction in output fluid flow and reducing the input fluid flow or providing an alert.

Abstract: A shower flow monitoring and display apparatus that is adapted to be installed inline between a shower arm and head. The apparatus provides different forms of feedback to the user to encourage water conservation.

Abstract: A positioner includes a modeling portion that, having input/output characteristics that model an electropneumatic converter, inputs a control signal from a control calculating portion to calculate an estimated value for an input air pressure that is inputted from the electropneumatic converter into a pilot relay, and a shift magnitude calculating portion that calculates a shift magnitude from the equilibrium state of the pilot relay, from the estimated value for the input air pressure, which is calculated by the modeling portion, and the output air pressure that is outputted from the pilot relay. The control calculating portion determines the control signal from an actual opening signal, an opening setting signal, and the shift magnitude from the equilibrium state of the pilot relay, and outputs it to the electropneumatic converter.

Abstract: A hydraulic oil tank capable of assuring strength at a gage installation part and bringing a gage close to a hole portion of an exterior cover while maintaining a predetermined clearance between the exterior cover and the hydraulic oil tank is provided. The hydraulic oil tank, mounted on a swing frame of a hydraulic excavator upperstructure, has a side wall opposing an upperstructure exterior cover with a predetermined clearance, and is adapted to store hydraulic oil to be fed to hydraulic actuators. The hydraulic oil tank has a gage enabling a visual check on the hydraulic oil level in the tank through a hole portion in the exterior cover. The gage is installed in the tank side wall, with an internally-hollow protruding portion protruding toward the exterior cover hole portion and a transparent window portion arranged at an end of the protruding portion.

Abstract: A positioner includes a shift magnitude calculating portion that calculates a shift magnitude from the equilibrium state of a pilot relay, from an input air pressure that is inputted into the pilot relay and an output air pressure that is outputted from the pilot relay. A control calculating portion determines a control signal from an actual opening signal, an opening setting value, and the shift magnitude from the equilibrium state of the pilot relay that is calculated by the shift magnitude calculating portion, and outputs it to the electropneumatic converter.

Abstract: To provide an opening degree detection device for an automatically operated valve which is easily assembled into an automatically operated valve, makes it easy to ensure detection accuracy at the time of assembling the opening degree detection device, and is easily applicable to an existing automatically operated valve. The opening degree detection device includes: a base plate 4 which is detachably mounted on an automatically operated valve 2; a displacement sensor 5; and a target 6 having an inclined detection surface 6a which is detected by the displacement sensor 5. The target 6 is fixed to the base plate 4. The displacement sensor 5 is supported on a valve stem 14 by way of a sensor support member 21, and the sensor support member 21 is supported on the base plate 4 by way of a guide means.

Abstract: A fluid analyzing system wherein an electronic control module is coupled with an asset and a telematics device. The electronic control module initiates the acquisition of a sample of an asset's fluid and analyzes the sample in response to an analysis trigger. An asset management system located remotely from the asset and telematics device receives the results of the fluid analysis wirelessly via the telematics device.

Abstract: A mixing valve assembly including a valve cartridge is supported by a valve body housing within a shower wall. The valve cartridge includes a temperature sensor in thermal communication with water provided to an outlet port of the valve body. A temperature display is configured to provide a visual indication of water temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: There is provided a method of and apparatus for, measuring the mass of a gas under pressure using a piezoelectric oscillator. The gas is contained within a pressure vessel (100) having a fixed internal volume (V) and the piezoelectric oscillator (202) is immersed in the gas within the pressure vessel (100). The method comprises: a) utilising said piezoelectric oscillator (202) to measure the density of the gas within the high-pressure vessel (100); b) determining, from the density measurement and from the internal volume (V) of said pressure vessel, the mass of the gas within the pressure vessel (100). By providing such a method, the true contents (i.e. mass) of fluid in a pressure vessel such as a cylinder can be measured directly without the need to compensate for factors such as temperature or compressibility. This allows a determination of mass through direct derivation from the density of the gas in the cylinder, reducing the need for additional sensors or complex calculations to be performed.

Abstract: A gas purge valve (114A-D) is provided within a fluid system, the valve being configured with one or more sensors (134B) each for sensing and generating one or more signals indicative of parameters associated with the valve. The fluid system further comprises a power source and a transmitting system for transmitting signals from the sensors to a remote control station (130).

Abstract: An apparatus for on-board diagnoses of causes of NOx conversion efficiency degradation including: a diagnosis exhaust-pipe fuel injection control unit; a NOx purification device failure specifying unit; and an oxidizing catalyst device failure specifying unit.

Abstract: A water control and security system includes one or more leak detection units for detecting the presence of water in undesirable locations, a water-source control unit includes a controller that is in communication with a valve functioning to allow and prevent water from entering a structure, and a remote control unit capable of communicating with each of the water source control unit and the one or more leak detection units.

Abstract: A temperature displaying device for faucets or showerheads includes a pipe, a control unit, a temperature sensing unit coupled to the pipe, a display unit, a sound alert unit, and a power supply module. The pipe is connected to a water outlet end of a faucet or showerhead or disposed inside a tube of the faucet. The temperature sensing unit senses temperature of water running through the pipe and feeds back a sensing signal to the control unit, allowing the control unit to drive the display unit to display water temperature and drive the sound alert unit to give a sound alert. Accordingly, the temperature displaying device for faucets or showerheads displays water temperature and gives an alert in response to high water temperature.

Abstract: An electronic faucet has a controller configured to selectively open and close a valve to provide fluid flow through the valve and a passageway of the faucet. The controller is programmed to selectively open and close the valve to generate a fluid flow pattern through the passageway to provide an indication to a user of a condition of the electronic faucet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting a leak in a gas precharged hydraulic accumulator having an initial gas charge entail activating a hydraulic pump to charge the gas precharged hydraulic accumulator and the hydraulic circuit associated with the gas precharged hydraulic accumulator when the hydraulic circuit and the hydraulic accumulator have a temperature that is substantially equivalent to an ambient temperature, e.g., on a cold start. The hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit is monitored, and when a step in the hydraulic pressure is detected, various quantities are measured and used to determine a volumetric efficiency of the pump for use in later calculations of remaining gas amount.

Abstract: A flow rate control valve, wherein the flow rate control valve is provided with a first circular tube section having first and second ports formed on a body forming the flow rate control valve, and also with a plate section mounted to the upper part of the first circular tube section through a mounting section. The plate section is provided to only one end side of the first circular tube section, is supported on the mounting section in a cantilever manner, and is formed flat.

Abstract: A clothing treating apparatus and a method of controlling such an apparatus are provided. The clothing treating apparatus may make use of a draining function which may be automatically or manually performed after determining whether or not water received in a detachable water supply tank may be re-used or not.

Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing iced food products such as granitas, sorbets or slush drinks and the like includes a tank for containing and processing the product to be dispensed. A dispensing tap is mounted near the bottom of the tank and a power-driven stirring mechanism and an evaporator of a cooling circuit are both located inside the tank. A counter for counting an amount of product dispensed includes a unit for measuring the amount of product dispensed and a unit for enabling measurement. The measurement enabling unit includes a temperature sensor located at the dispensing tap, along the product dispensing path.

Abstract: A compressor apparatus notifies a user whether compressed-air reaches a specified pressure without requiring a pressure gauge or the costs associated therewith. The compressor apparatus includes a motor M, a rotational shaft 11, a compressor main body 10 comprising a cylinder chamber 15, and a detector 7 that notifies the user that the pressure of the compressed-air supplied from the above-mentioned cylinder chamber 15 exceeds a reference pressure P. The detector 7 includes a valve main body 30 having a valve flow channel 30A having an exhaust port 33 and a switch valve 34 releasing the valve flow channel 30A to exhaust the compressed-air supplied from the exhaust port 33 when the compressed-air pressure exceeds the reference pressure P; and a detective cap 31 pushed up by the exhaust air pressure from the exhaust port 33 from the normal position Y1 to the protruding position Y2.

Abstract: Domestic uses of hot water are cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. However, boiling water burns and even below 88° C. burns from hot water, commonly referred to as scalding, occur quickly in a matter of seconds. Even at lower temperatures whilst the time for burns increases for older people and children serious scalds can still occur due to disabilities or slow reaction times. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide visual indications of the temperature of water within a faucet or provide an in-line thermal restrictor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intelligent system for managing a plurality of flow control devices of the irrigation systems in one or multiple watering zones. In the preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention utilizes speech control technology known in the art to allow users to input operation commands directly into the controller or remotely through a remote control. The system further comprises a weather device which receives weather forecast information transmitted from wireless remote device and transmits said weather forecast to the controller as parameters to determine whether the preset watering cycle should be continued or suspended. The system further comprises flow sensor and will send alert message to user's mobile phone if the flow sensor detects excessive water flow. It will also send other text message to remind the user about water flow adjustment due to season changes and time for applying fertilizer.

Abstract: A motor operated valve diagnostic data acquisition system including: a motor operated valve assembly; a transmitter, the transmitter being permanently connected in a housing of a motor operated valve assembly; a receiver, the transmitter transmitting signals to the receiver via motor operated valve cables, the cables being existing motor operated valve cables; and electronic circuitry connected to the receiver, the electronic circuitry processing the signals received by the receiver.

Abstract: The present invention is a metal oxygen alarm system that indicates to a user when an oxygen tank is at a predetermined low level that includes an alarm valve that emits a whistle sound that is audible in an ordinary decibel level environment activated when the oxygen tank is at the predetermined low oxygen pressure level and a portable oxygen regulator that has a top inlet and a bottom inlet and is attached to the oxygen tank and regulates an amount of oxygen provided to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution valve with integrated flow metering unit, in particular for warm water heating systems, for use in a pipe, wherein a closable valve seat in the distribution valve and an axially movable sealing part thereto are provided, wherein one section of the sealing part is held and guided in an attachment element which is arranged externally against an opening in the pipe and said section of the sealing part has a handle wherein a stroke limiter limiting the axial displacement of the sealing part is allocated to the sealing part and slash all to the controlling attachment element.

Abstract: The remotely activated fluid control system prevents damage from leaking fluids (such as water or gas) escaping from damaged pipes by providing a user-activated controlling device that allows the user to activate a remote inline first shut-off valve in the main fluid supply line, such as when leaving the building. An integrated shut-off delay function delays the fluid shut off a preset amount of time to accommodate a currently running appliance, such as a dishwasher that needs to draw water to finish its cycle. An optional function is provided that allows a residual fluid flow to accommodate appliances that use a minimal flow to maintain normal operation. Optionally, a display control panel is provided to display system data from a flow measuring device and water temperature sensors. Optionally, a single engagement of the user-activated controlling device may restrict the fluid flow in one or multiple flow interface systems.

Abstract: A sensor including a buffer material layer configured to at least partially deflect when a force or pressure is imparted on the buffer material layer; and an electroactive polymer (EAP) cartridge in operative contact with the buffer material layer, wherein the EAP cartridge is configured to generate an output signal that corresponds to an amount of strain imparted on the EAP cartridge. The EAP cartridge may be used in a variety of sensing applications including as a pressure sensor integrated into a fluid connector. One aspect of the invention provides for selection of a buffer material layer based upon a desired pressure range.

Abstract: A valve device is provided with a contraction-type high polymer gel actuator which laminates slab-like negative plates and mesh-like positive plates alternately and interleaves high polymer gel between each negative plate and each positive plate, and with a first and a second valve mechanisms driven by the gel actuator. The direction of deformation of expansion and contraction of the high polymer gel actuator is the same as the driving direction of the first valve mechanism and perpendicular to the driving direction of the second valve mechanism. The valve device is composed in such a way as to switch opening and closing of a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage simultaneously by means of deformation of expansion and contraction by controlling voltage applied to the high polymer gel actuator. This allows to compose a valve device that can open and close plural oil passages at an identical timing.

Abstract: A method for regulating water output from a faucet is presented. The method includes receiving an input at a plurality of sensors, transmitting a signal to a control unit in response to receiving the input, controlling, via the control unit, at least a temperature or volume of water in response to the signal received at the plurality of sensors, outputting the water via a water output device, and outputting, via a display module, a visual indicator for at least the temperature or the volume.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for monitoring leaks in a wafer process chamber. The method includes providing a wafer process chamber coupled to a gas supply by a gas supply line, wherein an indicator member is coupled to the gas supply line between the gas supply and the wafer process chamber, and a final valve is located on the gas supply line between the gas supply and the indicator member. A gas is supplied from the gas supply to the wafer process chamber through the gas supply line. A light is emitted and directed through the indicator member. The light that was directed through the indicator member is then reflected using a reflecting member. The reflected light is then received and compared to the light emitted in order to determine that the color of the indicator member has changed and a leak has been detected in the gas supply line.

Abstract: A high temperature warning system for a vehicle steer axle an air pressure supply, a normally-closed valve in fluid communication with pressure supply, a heat sensitive control capable of opening the normally-closed valve upon a predetermined temperature, the heat sensitive control mounted adjacent to the wheel end assembly in a heat exchange relationship therewith, and a warning system connected to the air pressure supply for actuation upon opening of the normally-closed valve.

Abstract: A fuel supply system includes a fuel gas tank; a temperature detecting portion; a fuel gas discharge flow path; a main stop valve that is provided in the fuel gas discharge flow path; and a control portion. The main stop valve includes an inlet portion and an outlet portion, a main valve that is arranged between the inlet portion and the outlet portion and that opens and closes the fuel gas discharge flow path, a pilot flow path that is provided so as to communicate the inlet portion with the outlet portion, a pilot valve that opens and closes the pilot flow path, and an actuator capable of opening and closing the main valve and the pilot valve at different timings. The control portion opens the pilot valve and closes the main valve when the detected temperature is equal to or lower than a first reference temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blowout preventer for being mounted on a well head, comprising a plurality of valves arranged in fluid communication with each other, connected and forming a tubular pipe. Furthermore, the invention relates to a launcher system, a well intervention module, a well intervention system and a well system.

Abstract: Appliance pedestal that contains liquid leaks due to condensation, overflow, or system failure originating from the supported liquid filled or handling appliance, provides for multiple methods of discharge of collected liquids, and reduces installation and maintenance requirements and their associated hazards and provides an improved ergonomic operating position for the appliance operator. There is also a system to facilitate the movement of an appliance or pedestal supporting an appliance along a supporting surface. That system includes a chamber located at or proximate to the bottom of the appliance or pedestal having a plurality of openings formed therein. The chamber is pressurized to create a plurality of jets where fluid passes outwardly from the jets toward the supporting surface. The jets raise or float the appliance or the pedestal raising the appliance upwardly off of the supporting surface and allows the easy movement of the appliance along that supporting surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may relate to porous polymer membranes, structures including porous polymer membranes, devices including porous polymer membranes, methods of using porous polymer membranes, methods of making porous polymer membranes, and the like.

Abstract: In a control valve for adjusting a process medium flow of a technical process installation, a housing is provided with an interior to be traversed by a process medium. A valve seat is disposed inside the housing interior. A valve number is provided obstructing or clearing the valve seat wherein a flow cross section of the control valve can be altered according to a relative position between the valve member and the valve seat for adjusting the process medium flow to initiate a pressure change in the process medium flow between an upstream and a downstream duct section. An electrical consumer is provided. A thermoelectric element is coupled to supply electrical power to the electrical consumer. The thermoelectric element is disposed at a position in the housing interior for generating the electrical power resulting from a temperature difference that accompanies a pressure difference at a location of said position of the thermoelectric element.

Abstract: System for determining the flow rate of a fluid and for controlling flow rates. The system provides high resolution with infinite turndown, providing a flow meter which may be used in low flow situations and with fluid additives. The flow rate of an additive fluid is determined in real time with high resolution by providing a novel reciprocating positive-displacement flow meter using magnetically coupled components and a transducer to identify the flow rate of the fluid. A system and method may be incorporated into a flow control system for monitoring the flow rate of a fluid which may be included with an additive delivery system for use with the flowing supply of an additive to be introduced into a flow of untreated fluid in relatively minute quantities.

Abstract: A valve device includes a wire channel through which wires are routed from the inside of a gas tank to the outside of the gas tank, and a hermetic connector in which a sealing member is provided around wire pins that constitute part of the wires is provided in the wire channel. In addition, the wire channel has multiple (two) bent portions formed on the outer side of the hermetic connector. When pulling force acts on the wires from the outside, stress concentration portions are formed in the wires at these bent portions.

Abstract: A metering valve has a closable discharge opening from which liquid drops can be discharged, wherein a beam device is provided which generates electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Torque indicator markings incorporated with handwheel devices connected to actuators or valve assemblies provide visual indication of the amount of torque being applied to an actuator or valve assembly by the handwheel device. Tattletale torque indicators incorporated with a handwheel device further provide a persistent indication of the maximum amount of torque applied to an actuator or valve assembly connected to the handwheel device.

Abstract: A pipe coupling (10) which comprises a coupling body (12) having an inlet end (22) for connection to a water outlet; an outlet end (24) for connection to a water inlet, and a liquid flow passage (26) which connects the inlet and outlet ends (22, 24) and which defines a water flow path (28) through the coupling body (12); a sealable filter and flow detector access opening (14) which is provided on the coupling body (12); and a filter element (16) and a flow detector device (20) which are removably receivable in the coupling body via the access opening and positionable on the flow path to extend across at least a part of the lateral extent of the liquid flow passage.

Abstract: A water faucet assembly includes a water conduit that has a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall extending between the first and second ends. The water conduit has a channel therein extending through the first and second ends. The water conduit is comprised of a translucent material to allow light to be transmitted through the water conduit. A temperature sensor is mounted in the water conduit and is in thermal communication with the channel to detect a temperature of water within the channel. A temperature indicator mounted on the water conduit is electrically coupled to the temperature sensor to visually indicate a temperature of water within the channel. A power source is electrically coupled to the temperature sensor and the temperature indicator to supply electric power to the temperature sensor and the temperature indicator.

Abstract: Apparatus to visually indicate a leak from a relief valve are disclosed. In one example, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a pipe plug having a head and a shaft. The pipe plug is to attach to a relief valve. An opening is to extend through the head and shaft. The apparatus also includes a first flexible membrane to cover an end of the opening. In some examples, the first flexible membrane is to expand when fluid is released via the relief valve into the opening of the pipe plug.