Abstract: An integrated component, used for a vehicular thermal management system, includes a connection portion and a liquid storage portion. The connection portion and the liquid storage portion are connected to form an integrated whole. The integrated component has a liquid storage cavity. The connection portion has channels, said channels including a first channel and a second channel. The first channel comprises a first inlet and a first outlet, a working medium entering the first channel from the first inlet and leaving the first channel through the first outlet. The liquid storage cavity can be in communication with the second channel. The second channel comprises a third outlet, a working medium that passes through the liquid storage cavity leaving the second channel through the third outlet. The connection portion has an installation base, the installation base being in communication with the first channel or the second channel.

Abstract: Fluid management systems are disclosed that include software-controlled, electro-mechanical devices used in combination with single-use or multi-use tubing sets. Functions of the fluid management systems can include fluid pressurization, fluid warming, fluid deficit monitoring (including flow-based and weight-based), suction, fluid collection, and fluid evacuation (including indirect-to-drain and direct-to-drain options). The systems can be configured based on the surgical environment (e.g., operating room or physician office) as well as other user needs and/or preferences.

Abstract: A pressure gauge for measuring a pressure includes: a pressure measuring cell; a rotationally symmetric sensor bushing configured to accept the pressure measuring cell; a rotationally symmetrical process connection for releasably attaching the pressure gauge to a measuring point; a process seal to prevent the process medium entering the pressure gauge; the process connection and/or the sensor bushing having multiple individual recesses configured such that the individual recesses together form a fluidic path group of multiple fluidic individual paths extending parallel to one another, by means of which, in the event that the process seal fails, the process medium is conducted from a sealing plane for the process seal to at least one opening visible from the outside when the pressure gauge is in an installed state, the individual recesses configured such that a total cross-sectional area of the recesses forming the path group has a predefined minimal cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A sensor configured to measure rate of flow of fugitive emissions on a flow control. The configurations may include devices that are sensitive to low flow or low pressure. These devices may include piezo-electric films or foams. These materials may deflect in response to flow of fluid along the outer surface of the reciprocating shaft. In one implementation, the embodiments can generate average leak rate over time and measure against regulation or specifications to ensure appropriate operation (e.g., leak suppression) of the flow control. Storing this data can provide a database of information that allows operators to benchmark performance of the flow control, for example, to correlate leaks to a certain date or time. This feature may, in turn, permit the operators to also correlate the device-specific performance to overall plant or network operations.

Abstract: A pressurized fluid container having a pressure indicator device, the device having-a piston sensitive to the prevailing pressure in the pressurized fluid container, the piston moving, depending on the value of the pressure in the pressurized fluid container, between at least a retracted position and a deployed position; an indicator component configured to cooperate with the piston, the indicator component moving, depending on the position of the piston, between at least a first position representing a first pressure value and a second position representing a second pressure value.

Abstract: A leak detection system including a sensor having a first state having a first condition when dry and a second condition when wet, and a second state adapted to monitor the operability of the sensor; a communication device operatively connected to the sensor; and an attachment element adapted to attach the leak detection system to a fluid component for monitoring fluid leakage.

Abstract: A system detects a fuel dispensing operation that indicates fuel is being dispensed from the fuel dispensing terminal. The system determines an identifier value associated with a volume of fuel dispensed from the fuel dispensing terminal. The system determines a measured volume per unit time parameter associated with the fuel dispensed from the fuel dispensing terminal by dividing the determined identifier value by a unit parameter. The system compares the measured volume per unit time parameter with a threshold volume per unit time parameter. In response to determining that the measured volume per unit time parameter is less than the threshold volume per unit time parameter, the system communicates an electronic signal to the fuel dispensing terminal that instructs the fuel dispensing terminal to stop dispensing fuel.

Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a plurality of valve components and a cap configured to house the valve components. The cap includes a ring having a retaining portion. The pressure relief assembly includes a sensor apparatus coupled to the cap via the ring. The sensor apparatus is configured to sense whether a predetermined pressure threshold is reached. The valve components operate to relieve pressure when the predetermined pressure threshold is reached. The sensor apparatus includes a retaining portion engaging the retaining portion of the ring. A valve assembly includes a first valve apparatus and the pressure relief assembly configured to bypass the first valve apparatus. The valve assembly includes a main housing that surrounds the first valve apparatus and the pressure relief assembly. The main housing defines an aperture in which the cap of the pressure relief assembly is at least partially disposed in the aperture.

Abstract: A system determines that a fuel dispensing operation may be anomalous. In response, the system accesses fuel inventory data that indicates fuel levels in a fuel tank within a threshold period. The system determines a measure amount of fuel that left the fuel tank based on the fuel inventory data. The system determines a calculated amount of dispensed fuel associated with one or more fuel dispensing operations within the threshold period. The system compares the measured amount of fuel that left the fuel tank with the calculated amount of dispensed fuel. The system determines that the measured amount of fuel that left the fuel tank is more than the calculated amount of dispensed fuel. In response, the system confirms that the fuel dispensing operation is anomalous and communicates an electronic signal to the fuel dispensing terminal that causes the fuel dispensing terminal to stop dispensing fuel.

Abstract: A fluid control device, capable of detecting leaks even if the leaks is slight, is provided. Further, a fluid leak abnormality is identified as a change accompanying an operation of the fluid control device and the fluid leaks is detected with high accuracy. A fluid control device, having a flow path and a closed space isolated from the flow path by a diaphragm and capable of detecting an abnormality, includes a pressure sensor detecting a pressure inside of the closed space, a processing module executing a predetermined information process, and an operation detecting mechanism detecting an operation of the fluid control device. The processing module executes a discriminating process discriminating abnormality of the fluid control device by comparing a detected value detected by the pressure sensor with a predetermined threshold value, and a correcting process correcting the predetermined threshold value in accordance with the operation of the fluid control device.

Abstract: The present invention is a dermal-exfoliation system that uses positive pressure to deliver salt and/or bio-inert crystalline particle abrasives or saline solution to the stratum corneum, combined with a minimal amount of negative pressure to close the loop when in contact with the skin to evacuate spent particles and dislodged skin cells and debris. An applicator handpiece is optimized for the use of the combined pressure system discussed herein for the removal of epidermal layers.

Abstract: An optimized method of monitoring a circuit breaker containing a gas with at least one gas characteristic providing a numerical value includes the steps of a) collecting a dataset referring to the at least one gas characteristic inside the circuit breaker, wherein the dataset contains the numerical value of the at least one gas characteristic during a specific condition or specific time of the day, b) calculation of a standard deviation of the at least one gas characteristic of the datasets of at least 3 days of the last 10 days, c) comparing the standard deviation of the gas pressure with a predefined threshold value, and d) triggering a first action in case the standard deviation exceeds the threshold value.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for detecting leaks or blockages of liquids or gases in a transporting network. In various embodiments, either a flow or a pressure detector is attached to the network, changes are sensed over time, and data about flow or pressure is sent to and from a controller. In alternative embodiments, static and dynamic states are identified to discover relatively small leaks or blockages, sometimes by emptying the network in whole or in part. In some embodiments, aggregate measurement data is processed to identify usage and performance features particular to the transporting network, which allows a continuous improvement in the measurement of leaks and flow direction. In some embodiments, one detector can measure changes in multiple paths of the transporting network. In some embodiments, corrective action is taken automatically, while in other embodiments human operators order corrective action.

Abstract: A protective device includes a pipe in a pipe system for transmission of a flow of a fluid from an upstream end of the pipe system to a downstream end of the pipe system. The device includes a pipe insert, disposed within the pipe system between the upstream and downstream ends. The pipe insert has a cylindrical body. A valve is within the pipe insert and is moveable between open and closed positions. The open position opens the pipe insert, enabling transmission of the flow of the fluid, and the closed position occludes the pipe insert, disabling transmission of the flow of the fluid. A sensor is within the pipe insert for disposition within the flow of the fluid to detect a target compound in the pipe insert. The valve moves from the open position to the closed position when the sensor detects the target compound.

Abstract: A mixed fluid separator apparatus includes an overload protection chamber that prevents a large and sudden influx of oil from fouling a coalescing separator. To prevent sudden influx of a large concentration of oil from overwhelming the coalescing separator, a separate overload protection chamber is connected to a main coalescing separator apparatus. The overload protection chamber includes a water drain (majority water with some oil) to the main coalescing separator apparatus and an oil overflow (majority oil with some water) to drain excess oil when necessary to prevent overfilling of the coalescing separator apparatus. The overload protection chamber functions to rapidly separate and remove heavy concentrations of oil, protecting the main coalescing separator apparatus.

Abstract: A fuel system for a prime mover includes a controller including at least one processor to determine a primary pressure value for a primary fuel, determine a secondary pressure value for a secondary fuel, and perform a first switch from the primary fuel to the secondary fuel if the primary pressure value is lesser than a first lower pressure threshold value, the secondary pressure value is greater than a second upper pressure threshold value, an operating speed value of the prime mover is greater than a fuel type initialization speed threshold value for the prime mover, an absolute speed error value is lesser than a steady-state absolute speed error threshold value for the prime mover, an operating load to be applied on the prime mover is greater than a rated load of the secondary fuel, and a fuel switchover timer threshold duration from a previous fuel switching event has elapsed.

Abstract: A pressure vessel includes a first container and a second container surrounding the first container and including a fluid port. The pressure vessel further includes a barrier space extending between the first container and the second container and a leak detection mechanism connected to the fluid port on the second container that is configured to detect a leak in the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A pressure regulating device includes a pressure stabilizer including a valve body, a pressure regulating assembly, and a switching assembly. The valve body has an inlet portion, a decompression chamber communicating with the inlet portion, and an outlet portion. The inlet portion has an inlet port for connecting to an outlet opening of a portable gas tank. The outlet portion communicates with the decompression chamber and has an outlet port. The pressure regulating assembly is disposed in the decompression chamber. The pressure regulating assembly regulates the pressure of gas outputted by the portable gas tank to form an output gas with a predetermined pressure. The switching assembly is disposed on the outlet portion and is located between the decompression chamber and the outlet port and is manipulatable to block or open the output gas, thereby regulating the pressure of the output gas outputted by the portable gas tank.

Abstract: A reactive particles supply system that may include an adjustable gas supply unit that is arranged to supply gas and to set a gas condition, a reactive particles supply unit that may be arranged to receive the gas, and an adjustable reactive particles output unit that may include a reactive particles input, a second reactive particles output, and a reactive particles path. The second reactive particles output is configured to output reactive particles towards an opening of a vacuumed chamber. The adjustable reactive particles output unit is arranged to mechanically configure at least one element of the reactive particles path according to the reactive particles condition.

Abstract: A motor driven industrial actuator device includes an enclosure that houses: a motor, a control module, a drive, a battery pack and associated temperature sensor, and an input that receives an external power supply. The control module receives: the status of the external power supply, the charge state of the battery pack, the status of the battery pack, or the charge state and status of the battery pack. The control module causes the battery pack to be charged when an external power supply is present and the battery pack requires charging. During charging of the battery pack, the control module: receives the temperature associated with the battery pack from the temperature sensor; compares the measured temperature with a predetermined threshold temperature; and reduces the current to the battery pack if the measured temperature is greater than the predetermined threshold temperature.

Abstract: A device for performing an ophthalmic procedure in an eye including a hand-held portion; an elongate member extending from a distal end region of the hand-held portion; and an aspiration pump within the hand-held portion. The elongate member includes a lumen and an opening near a distal end region of the elongate member. The aspiration pump is in fluid communication with the opening of the elongate member. The aspiration pump includes a camshaft extending along a longitudinal axis and having a plurality of lobed cams; tubing extending parallel to the longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cam followers driven by the cams of the camshaft to move in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to sequentially compress the tubing. Related devices, systems, methods are provided.

Abstract: A fluid transfer guiding/controlling device and an application system thereof. The guiding/controlling device is composed of a power transfer/distribution unit and a switch member. The power transfer/distribution unit has a first chamber and a second chamber. At least one bypass flow ways are disposed in the first chamber. Stop sections are disposed in the second chamber. Communication notches are disposed in adjacency to the stop sections in communication with an outer side. The switch member having an internal flow guide passage and a first flow guide window and a second flow guide window is disposed in the first and second chambers. The first flow guide window is switchable between the bypass flow ways. The second flow guide window is moved from the stop section to pass through a corresponding communication notch, whereby part of the fluid in the flow guide passage flows through the communication notch.

Abstract: A valve having a valve body to which an actuator can be fastened is specified, the valve body including at least a first and a second housing part made of plastic, a first fluid duct being formed in the first housing part and a second fluid duct being formed in the second housing part, and at least one of the two fluid ducts opening out at a valve seat, and at least one elongated, rectilinear stiffening element being inserted in sections both into the first housing part and into the second housing part, and the at least one stiffening element being at least approximately perpendicular to a plane in which the at least one valve seat extends.

Abstract: A pressure regulator has a valve tube assembly, a gas-input assembly, a first regulating assembly and a second regulating assembly. The gas storage device has a storage unit and the pressure regulator. By the first and the second regulating assemblies, the effect of adjusting down the gas pressure is achieved to maintain the safety of use. The pressure regulator is partially embedded in the gas storage unit to reduce the overall volume of the gas storage device. However, the high-pressure piston chamber of the valve tube assembly communicates with the outside of the gas storage unit through the high-pressure gas channel to maintain the normal operation of the elastic element in the high-pressure piston chamber.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery cell and a casing configured to receive the battery cell. The casing has a vent hole configured to allow gas generated in the battery cell to be discharged therethrough, and a sound generator installed in the vent hole so as to block the vent hole. The sound generator is configured to allow the gas to pass therethrough, and generate a sound by the flow of the gas when the gas is discharged from the casing through the vent hole.

Abstract: A dual-chamber fire extinguisher includes an upper chamber in which a high pressure compressed gas is stored together with an extinguishing agent, a lower chamber in which a high pressure compressed gas is stored, a cylinder section provided between the upper chamber and the lower chamber, the cylinder section having an injection hole and an orifice prior to the injection hole on the basis of a flow direction of the extinguishing agent, a piston section provided inside the cylinder section and operated to block or open the orifice, and a solenoid-type valve unit provided in the lower chamber and operated to discharge a high pressure compressed gas stored in the lower chamber.

Abstract: An air compressor having a pressure gauge, the pressure gauge contains: a hollow tube, a drive element, an anti-leak spring, a resilient element, and a cap. The hollow tube includes an accommodation chamber, a connector having a conduit, and a display unit. The drive element includes a protection unit, a first open segment, a second distal segment, a receiving portion, a hollow extension, and a protrusion. An anti-leak spring is received in the hollow extension of the drive element, a first end of the anti-leak spring abuts against the protrusion, and a second end of the anti-leak spring contacts with the protection unit. The resilient element is received in the receiving portion of the drive element. The cap includes a seat, a push bolt, and multiple passages. An end of the resilient element contacts with the cap.

Abstract: A well production system comprises a safety instrumented system (SIS) having one or more logic solvers; one or more pressure transmitters disposed along a flowpath and communicatively coupled to the one or more logic solvers; one or more valves disposed along the flowpath and communicatively coupled to the SIS, wherein the SIS is configured to selectively actuate the one or more valves based on feedback from the one or more pressure transmitters; and a spare pressure transmitter disposed along the flowpath, wherein the spare pressure transmitter is configured to be selectively coupled to the one or more logic solvers.

Abstract: Monitoring systems for center pivot irrigation systems and methods of irrigating an agricultural crop using the irrigation systems are provided. The irrigation systems may comprise a plurality of in-canopy sprinklers. The monitoring systems are configured to detect an operational condition of the plurality of in-canopy sprinklers, including whether individual sprinkler heads have become detached from the irrigation system main line, or whether an individual sprinkler head has become clogged, and alert an operator with a time and/or location of the occurrence of an event associated with one or more of the sprinklers.

Abstract: A fluid control device, capable of detecting leaks even if the leaks is slight, is provided. The fluid control device includes a valve body in which the flow path is formed, a diaphragm isolating a closed space from the flow path, a bonnet forming the closed space between the diaphragm and providing a penetration hole connected to the closed space and penetrated to be able to vertically move a diaphragm retainer, the diaphragm retainer vertically moving in the penetration hole to press the diaphragm and providing an increased diameter portion not to be removed from the penetration hole, a pressure sensor detecting a pressure inside of the closed space, and an elastic body interposing between the increased diameter portion of the diaphragm retainer and the bonnet inside of the closed space and elastically expanding and deflating between the increased diameter portion of the diaphragm retainer and the bonnet as the diaphragm retainer vertically moves.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method for detecting aspiration in a clinical analyzer, including: acquiring, from a sensor, pressure measurement data; transforming the pressure measurement data into frequency domain data; generating a clean version of the frequency domain data by attenuating, using a filter, unwanted frequencies; comparing the cleaned version of the frequency domain data to one or more predetermined data points; and determining, based on the comparison, if an aspiration was properly performed. Other aspects are described and claimed herein.

Abstract: A system and method of analyzing duct pressure within a pipe monitors and detects vacuum pressure of gases. The system includes a pressure monitor and a target duct. The pressure monitor preferably includes an alarm light, a speaker, a sensing light, a service light, and a battery alert. The method begins by periodically capturing a plurality of pressure readings inside the target duct with the pressure monitor. Each pressure reading is timestamped with the pressure monitor. Each pressure reading is compared to each situational alert with the pressure monitor to identify at least one matching alert for at least one specific reading. The matching alert is from the plurality of situational alerts. The specific reading is from the plurality of pressure readings. The matching alert is visually and/or audibly outputted with the pressure monitor, if the matching alert is identified for the specific reading.

Abstract: An aspiration system for aspirating blood clots from a human body has a power source, an aspiration pump, and an electrical motor coupled to the power source and the aspiration pump, wherein the aspiration pump is pulsed at a frequency below 10 Hz.

Abstract: A method of finding a target conveying capacity of a pumping includes a temperature-control flow through a temperature-control channel carried out according to a control variable by using a throttle as an actuating element such that a temperature-control volume flow remains substantially constant. A conveying flow of the pumping system is measured, and a pump starting from a starting conveying capacity independent of the control of the temperature-control volume flow is driven such that a conveying capacity of the pumping system is reduced to a reduced conveying capacity. Then, a check is made to find whether the conveying flow remains substantially constant and, if this is the case, the reduced conveying capacity is determined to be the target conveying capacity. If this is not the case despite the control of the temperature-control volume flow, the starting conveying capacity is determined to be the target conveying capacity.

Abstract: A temperature control device is provided that is capable of making the temperature of a metallic mold speedily reach a target temperature. The temperature control device is provided with: a first medium circulating portion that circulates a medium via a first pipeline; a second medium circulating portion that circulates the medium via a second pipeline; a third medium circulating portion that circulates the medium via a third pipeline; a switching portion that switches the medium circulated through an object by selecting any one of the first pipeline, the second pipeline and the third pipeline; and a pressure supply portion that supplies a required pressure through a pressure pipe communicating with each of the first pipeline, the second pipeline and the third pipeline.

Abstract: A capacity control valve includes: a valve housing having a Pc port, a Ps port and a Pd port; a main valve element which includes a main valve portion coming contacting and separating from a main valve seat opening and closing communication between the Pd port and the Pc port by a drive force of a solenoid; an intermediate communication path communicating the Pc port with the Ps port; and a pressure-sensitive valve opening and closing the intermediate communication path by an ambient pressure, in which the valve housing have a differential pressure valve housed therein, the differential pressure valve including a differential pressure valve element and opening and closing a communication between the Pc port and the Ps port by the differential pressure valve element moved by an operation force of an operation member operated by a discharge pressure Pd from the Pd port.

Abstract: The invention relates to a backfeeding installation (30) which comprises: at least one stationary compressor (21) between a gas network (15) at a first pressure and a gas network (10) at a second pressure higher than the first pressure, and an automaton (33) for controlling the operation of each stationary compressor. The backfeeding installation also comprises: a distribution unit (31) for distributing gas from the gas network at the first pressure to each stationary compressor and to the gas inlet connector at the first pressure for at least one additional compressor (29, 45, 46); and a collection unit (32) for collecting gas from each stationary compressor and the gas outlet connector at the second pressure for each additional compressor. The automaton is configured to control the operation of each stationary compressor and of each additional compressor as a function of the compression capacity of the operational stationary and additional compressors.

Abstract: A seal integrity verification system includes a pressure source, a valve, and a pressure sensor. The pressure source is fluidly connected to a housing having at least one sealing member. The valve is fluidly connected to the pressure source and the housing. The valve is movable between a first open position and a closed position. The pressure sensor is arranged to provide a first signal indicative of a pressure within the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a service life reminding system for a water bottle filter element. The service life reminding system for the water bottle filter element includes a one-way valve head, a mounting bracket, and a circuit board. The mounting bracket includes a first accommodating cavity. A portion of the one-way valve head is movably accommodated in the first accommodating cavity. A magnetic element is fixed in the mounting bracket. A magnetic sensor is arranged on the circuit board. Both of the circuit board and the magnetic sensor are accommodated in the one-way valve head. When the one-way valve head slides to abut against the mounting bracket, the magnetic sensor senses the magnetic element. When the one-way valve head slides away from the mounting bracket until the one-way valve head separates from the mounting bracket, the magnetic sensor is unable to sense the magnetic element.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying a fluid to a device for tightening or loosening fasteners including a first fluid-transmitting element (130) having a first axis connectable with a housing of the device; a second fluid-transmitting element (140) rotatably connectable with the first element (130) about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis; a third fluid-transmitting element (150) rotatably connectable with the second element (140) about a third axis substantially perpendicular to the second axis and connectable with a fluid-transmitting line; and first and second fluid conduits that transfer fluid to and from the device and the fluid-transmitting line through the first, second and third elements. The first element is rotatable 360° about the first axis; the second element is rotatable 360° about the second axis; and the third element is rotatable less than 360° about the third axis.

Abstract: An encapsulated valve system includes a first housing portion having a first facing surface, the first facing surface comprising a plurality of branch pathways formed as a recess within the first facing surface. The valve system further includes a second housing portion having a second facing surface, the second facing surface comprising a plurality of branch pathways formed as a recess within the second facing surface. A disposable conduit is configured to be interposed between the first and second housing portions and disposed within the recess of the first facing surface and the recess of the second facing surface. The disposable conduit is thus sandwiched between the first and second facing surfaces. A plurality of pinch valve actuators are mounted on one or both of the first housing portion and the second housing portion, the plurality of pinch valve actuators configured to pinch the disposable conduit at selective branch pathways.

Abstract: This disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for coupling one or more auxiliary lines to a subsea well control assembly.

Abstract: A wet piping system modular valve assembly includes a single piece valve body with a check valve within the valve body. The check valve is movable between a closed position and an open position according to a pressure differential across the check valve. A drain valve is removably mounted to the valve body and fluidly connected with the valve body downstream of the check valve. A mechanically independent flow detection switch is removably mounted to the valve body and fluidly connected with the valve body upstream of the drain valve.

Abstract: A pump assembly for generating a brake pressure in a hydraulic slip-controlled power vehicle braking system, including a fluid sensor between an electric motor and a piston cylinder unit with the aid of which a small brake fluid quantity inadvertently leaking from the piston cylinder unit in the form of leakage is ascertainable before it affects a function of an electronic control or the electric motor.

Abstract: A system for measuring pressure of an in-tank regulator includes a direct-pipe flow path which directly communicates with an inside of a high-pressure container, a high-pressure sensor, of which a portion is movable into the direct-pipe flow path, fastened to and separated from the direct-pipe flow path, and a shut-off valve disposed on the direct-pipe flow path between the high-pressure container and the high-pressure sensor, wherein when the high-pressure sensor is separated from the direct-pipe flow path, the direct-pie flow path is sealed by the shut-off valve.

Abstract: A sensor adapter assembly configured to couple a vapor pressure sensor to a fuel tank includes a base housing configured to couple to the fuel tank, and an insert adapter coupled to the base housing. The insert adapter defines a sensor insertion aperture configured to provide fluid communication to a space inside the fuel tank. The insert adapter is configured to couple to the vapor pressure sensor such that at least a portion of the vapor pressure sensor extends through the sensor insertion aperture into the space inside the fuel tank.

Abstract: Disclosed is a valve block of an electronic control brake system.

Abstract: Header construction and techniques are disclosed that utilize header layers that provide support for electrical interconnections. A sensor header assembly includes: an upper header layer having upper through holes arranged in a first configuration; a lower header layer having lower through holes arranged in a second configuration axially offset relative to the first configuration; depressions extending from the lower header layer top surface and partially through the lower header layer, each depression defining a footprint corresponding to the first configuration of the corresponding upper through holes of the upper header layer; upper header pins extending through the corresponding upper through holes and at least partially into the corresponding lower level depressions; and lower header pins extending through the corresponding lower through holes and in electrical communication with the corresponding upper header pins.

Abstract: A seal integrity verification system includes a pressure source, a valve, and a pressure sensor. The pressure source is fluidly connected to a housing having at least one sealing member. The valve is fluidly connected to the pressure source and the housing. The valve is movable between a first open position and a closed position. The pressure sensor is arranged to provide a first signal indicative of a pressure within the housing.

Abstract: A system for continuously circulating fluid in a wellbore includes a control system comprising a memory, a power source, and a user interface, along with a drill string subassembly having an inlet and an outlet, and defining a flow path from the inlet to the outlet. The conduit includes a lateral port to the flow path between the inlet and the outlet. The drill string subassembly also as a first valve that controls flow to the flow path from the lateral port and a second valve that controls flow to the flow path from the inlet. The drill string subassembly may also include a sensor that generates a fluid coupling signal responsive to a coupling between the lateral port and secondary fluid supply source, and includes a synchronous actuation member configured open the first valve and close the second valve in response to, for example, the fluid coupling signal.