Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge is described that is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for maximizing a reservoir volume within the vaporizer cartridge for the containing of vaporizable material thereby increasing the output of vaporized vaporizable material from a compact cartridge configuration. Additionally, associated methods of manufacturing are described.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with an isolator, including a crown for releasably joining with a beta port of the isolator, wherein the crown includes at least one anchoring support; a spring hook on at least one end of the at least one anchoring support; a needle block including at least one through hole for having a needle positioned therein, wherein the at least one needle is joined with tubing; a yoke; and a biasing element releasably joined with the yoke and the at least one anchoring support; wherein the needle block is releasably joined to the crown.

Abstract: A bottle assembly has a bottle and a removable cap. The cap includes a nozzle and a vent arrangement. The vent arrangement can include a vent conduit that extends into an air cavity present at the bottom of the bottle assembly when the bottle assembly is inverted. The vent arrangement allows for pressure equalization within the bottom assembly in response to liquid being dispensed from the bottle assembly to permit high flow rates of the dispensed liquid without squeezing of the bottle.

Abstract: A discharge device is provided with a pressurized product filling and sealing the concentrate and the pressurizing agent P inside the container, and a discharge member discharging the concentrate by breaking through the pressurized product. The discharge member is provided with a valve which becomes a discharge passage of the concentrate, and a cap which covers the valve and is detachably mounted to the pressurized product. The discharge device is provided with a suppressing means (a maintaining mechanism, a movable lid, pressing to the bottom of the recessed part of the projecting part, a part releasing mechanism, a ratchet mechanism, a thin part and a plurality of coupling parts) for suppressing the leakage of the concentrate caused by removing the valve.

Abstract: A filling apparatus capable of using a single hydrogen storage container for as long as possible during hydrogen filling and maintaining opening degree of a flow rate adjusting valve within a predetermined range. A filling apparatus (100) includes a plurality of hydrogen storage containers (20: hydrogen cylinders or hydrogen storage tanks), a pipe (1) that connects a filling hose (8) and the hydrogen storage containers (20), a flow rate adjusting valve (3: flow control valve) interposed in the pipe (1), and a control unit (10), and the control unit (10) has functions of adjusting a threshold value for switching the hydrogen storage container (20) communicating with the filling hose (8) to another hydrogen storage container (20) and adjusting valve opening of the flow rate adjusting valve (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printer ink cartridge. The invention relates to a printer ink cartridge with unified bulk ink cartridge with an integrated ink bag having a greater ink storage capacity and reduced replacement frequency consequently reducing E-waste and preventing leakage in different orientation of printing.

Abstract: A method of filling pharmaceutical containers includes: filling a first plurality of containers, the first plurality of containers being supported by a first holder supported on a first step of a first transport and packaging container defining a first step height, the filling includes moving filling needles of a filling device to a filling needle height and dispensing a substance into each of the first plurality of containers; and filling a second plurality of containers, the second plurality of containers being supported by a second holder supported on a second step of a second transport and packaging container defining a second step height equal to the first step height, the filling includes moving the filling needles to the filling needle height and dispensing the substance into each of the second plurality of containers, the second plurality of containers differ from the first plurality of containers in at least one aspect.

Abstract: A reservoir refill system for an electronic vaping device includes a refill container and a reservoir. The refill container contains a pre-vapor formulation. The refill container includes a body, an opening in the body, and a first interlocking ring including at least one groove or at least one protrusion therein. The reservoir is configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation and includes a reservoir body, an opening in the reservoir body, and a second interlocking ring including at least one groove or at least one protrusion therein at an opening of the reservoir. The first interlocking ring is configured to mate with the second interlocking ring so as to release the pre-vapor formulation from the refill container to the reservoir.

Abstract: Discussed is a cosmetic dispensing system including a terminal and a cosmetic dispenser in near field communication with the terminal, including a memory storing applications for dispensing the cosmetic, a display receiving a command for inputting a cosmetic provision amount and a command for selecting a cosmetic dispensing icon, and a controller processing the command for inputting the cosmetic provision amount and the command for selecting the cosmetic dispensing icon received form the display. The command for inputting the cosmetic provision amount is data determined based on a number of times of use of cosmetics inputted by a user.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for personalizing transactions. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may include an acceptance device receiving an account credential, generating a transaction request message, transmitting the transaction request message, and receiving an authorization response message comprising a multimedia object associated with the account credential. The acceptance device may output the multimedia object.

Abstract: The application provides a position detection circuit, which is connected to a processing circuit (200), and includes a first switch module (110) and a first ground resistor (R1); the first switch module (110) includes a first end, a second end and a first switch (T1), the first switch module (110) is used for controlling on/off state of the first switch (T1) according to whether the placement member is placed at a first placement position, the first end of the first switch module (110) receives a system voltage (Vcc), and the second end outputs a first state signal or a second state signal to the processing circuit (200) according to the on/off state of the first switch (T1); and the first grounding resistor (R1) has a first end connected to the second end of the first switch module (110), and a second end grounded. Also provided is an electronic cigarette.

Abstract: A table top appliance rapidly fills a pouch through some mechanical actuation or automation by inserting the pouch into the appliance and the machine fills the pouch. One embodiment of the food pouch filling station may be a mechanical version that includes a method to pump or push the contents of the container into the pouch. A second embodiment of the food pouch filling station may be an electric pump version that fills pouches and may have the option of controlling the amount of food dispensed. The food pouch filling station may also include a valve that connects to the pouch to control the flow to the pouch.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.

Abstract: A system for additive manufacturing includes a nozzle configured to translate along a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes, wherein the nozzle is operably coupled to: an extruder having an outlet and including a screw disposed within a barrel, and a pump having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the extruder, and the outlet is in fluid communication with the nozzle. The system also includes a controller configured to adjust a speed of the pump with respect to a speed of the screw to apply a target pressure at the outlet of the extruder.

Abstract: An automated food making apparatus is described. An automated food making apparatus can include: a carousel; a dispensing apparatus shared among a plurality of canisters on the carousel, wherein at least one canister includes a paddle; and wherein the dispensing apparatus is configured to rotate the canister's paddle to dispense ingredients stored in the canister. A dispensing mechanism for an automated food making apparatus can include: an actuator arm; a motor that is adapted to rotate the actuator arm; one or more magnets embedded in the actuator arm; and one or more sensors configured to detect position of the actuator arm; wherein the actuator arm dispenses ingredients by rotating a pin located on a canister.

Abstract: A tamper evident closure (TEC) for a medical container includes a cover having an access opening and a tip cap removably disposed therein. First and second snap structures are respectively disposed within said cover and on said tip cap and are cooperatively disposed and configured to removably restrict exiting of said tip cap from said cover, via said access opening and in movable engagement with one another concurrent to said exiting of said tip cap. Each of the first and second snap structures are disposed and configured for movable, sliding engagement with one another, concurrent to the exiting of said tip cap. At least one component of the TEC is dimensioned and configured to define a flexure thereof, concurrent to the sliding engagement of first and second snap structures, resulting in a snap-action disconnection of said tip cap from said cover.

Abstract: An inkjet printer includes a printer body and an ink container provided in the printer body. The ink container includes an ink containing portion, a frame portion and a cover portion. A top portion of the ink containing portion includes a port. The cover portion is pivotally connected to the frame portion and pivotable between an opened position, in which the port is exposed, and a closed position, in which the cover portion covers the port, with respect to the frame portion. The cover portion includes a sealing member provided corresponding to the port on an opposing surface of the cover portion. When the cover portion is in the closed position, the sealing member seals the port, and when the cover portion is in the opened position, the sealing member is separated from the port.

Abstract: It is provided a smoking apparatus (500) adapted to heat a solid smokable material (100) to volatilize at least one component thereof. The apparatus (500) comprises a mobile charging part (400) comprising a first battery (410) and a first charging connector (420). Furthermore, the apparatus (500) comprises a smoking device (300) comprising a second battery (310) electrically connected to a processing unit (315) and to a second charging connector (320), and a heater (340) operable to heat solid smokable material (100) received within the receiving structure (330). The processing unit (315) is configured to cause that the heater (340) is provided with energy stored in the first battery (410) in a state in which the first and second charging connector (420, 320) are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a gas filling method. The gas filling method includes the following steps: an effective heat mass calculation step, which uses the heat capacity of the piping and the detection value of the gas temperature sensor to calculate the value of the effective heat mass related to the temporary pressure loss caused by the piping before gas-filling is started; a pressure loss parameter calculation step, which uses the detection value of the pressure sensor when the flow rate of the gas in the piping changes to calculate the value of the pressure loss parameter related to the pressure loss caused by the piping after the gas-filling is started; and a filling condition changing step, which changes the filling condition into a condition that is defined based on the value of the pressure loss parameter and gas-filling is continued.

Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to a method for storing a medium, in particular a gas, in a pressure storage device (31), wherein, in a preferred embodiment, a dynamic operating pressure, which is dependent on measured temperature values and up to which the medium can be stored in the pressure storage device (31), is determined. In particular, the invention allows dynamic storing of medium in the pressure storage device (31) in respect of the storage pressure, in particular the operating pressure, with a simple design. This is achieved by the dynamic operating pressure being determined, in particular calculated, on the basis of dynamic reference temperature values as a function of time. The method is preferably carried out in an energy system (10), having at least one energy source device (21) for generating a medium and a pressure storage device (31), spatially separated therefrom, for storing the generated medium.

Abstract: A device and method for measuring a volume of liquid expelled from a syringe is provided. The device generally includes a syringe barrel, a plunger actuated with a plunger rod, and a sensor. The sensor may include two ports with one port being in fluid communication with a source of fluid external to the syringe barrel, while the second port is in fluid communication either with a proximal end portion of the syringe barrel or a hollow plunger rod having a first end closed by the plunger. The method may include expelling liquid from the syringe; detecting and recording differential pressure with the sensor over time; and calculating the volume of liquid expelled from the syringe from the recorded differential pressure over time.

Abstract: A hydrogen refilling station for filling tanks of fuel cell electric vehicles includes a liquid hydrogen tank that feeds liquid hydrogen to an upstream end of a filling circuit that also includes a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger exchanges heat between the liquid hydrogen and heat transfer fluid flows to thereby cool the heat transfer fluid and vaporize the liquid hydrogen to provide a supply of high pressure hydrogen gas for filling hydrogen-fueled vehicle tanks at a downstream end of the circuit. Because the liquid hydrogen is surrounded by the heat transfer fluid inside the heat exchanger, little if any fogging occurs.

Abstract: A contained liquid system for use with a refillable aerosol delivery device is provided. The contained liquid system includes an aerosol delivery device having an adapter therein for receiving aerosol precursor composition within a reservoir of the aerosol delivery device, and a container of aerosol precursor composition having a corresponding adapter therein for transferring aerosol precursor composition from the container. The adapter and the corresponding adapter are removably, sealably connectable for refilling the aerosol delivery device with aerosol precursor composition. The adapter engages a valve of the corresponding adapter and includes a body defining separate and distinct filling airflow ports. The filling port transfers aerosol precursor composition from the container into the aerosol delivery device. The airflow port enables a flow of air through at least the portion of the aerosol delivery device when the adapter and valve are disengaged.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a valve shut-off system of a medical device. In one embodiment, the valve shut-off system of the medical device includes a first pin movable between a first position where a valve is opened and a second position where the valve is closed, the first pin including a slot, and a second pin having a mating geometry with the slot of the first pin, the second pin adjustable between a locked position that holds the first pin in the first position and an unlocked position that enables movement of the first pin between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A measurement portion includes a containment unit including a plurality of containers containing a liquid, a dispensing unit including a dispensing probe for dispensing the liquid, and a gauging portion for gauging the liquid dispensed by the dispensing unit. An excessive immersion determination portion determines whether an immersion of the dispensing probe is excessive immersion that exceeds a predetermined range. An input portion can select and set an operation of the measurement portion to be performed after the excessive immersion determination portion determines that the immersion is excessive immersion from a plurality of modes. A measurement control portion controls the measurement portion depending on a mode set by the input portion.

Abstract: Methods for sterilizing a substrate with radiation and radiation sterilized substrates.

Abstract: A method for operating a filling system with first and second filling points is disclosed. The first filling point has a first unit for controlling and monitoring the filling of the first filling point. The second filling point has a second unit for controlling and monitoring the filling of the second filling point. The first and second units are connected via a communication channel. In an operating state, the first filling point switches to diagnostic mode. The first unit reports the diagnostic start to the second unit. The first unit outputs substitute flow rate or level values. The second unit transmits a deviation message to the first unit in the event of a deviation of the current flow or level value from an expected value. After receipt of the deviation message, the first unit interrupts diagnostic mode and switches to normal operation or outputs corrected substitute flow or level values.

Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.

Abstract: Preloading a containment vessel with Low Vapor Pressure (LVP) liquid; partially evacuating the containment vessel to generate a vacuum in a headspace above the LVP liquid; and relieving material from a process vessel into the containment vessel during a process relief event in the process vessel. The containment vessel pressure may be equalized with ambient conditions prior to preloading the LVP liquid. The containment vessel size and quantity of LVP liquid may be determined to absorb the energy and mass of relieving fluids from the maximum anticipated relief scenario, permitting the gases to condense to liquid form to be recovered in liquid state instead of atmospherically venting or combusting the gases. The containment vessel headspace may be partially occupied with High Vapor Pressure (HVP) liquid comprising C5-C10 hydrocarbons configured to flash during the evacuation step to create and occupy a headspace, providing additional head space volume and heat rejection capacity.

Abstract: This disclosure describes container(s) having an ultraviolet (UV)-cured matrix and methods to create the same. The glass container according to this disclosure has a bottom and a body extending in a direction away from the bottom along a longitudinal axis. The body has a surface having an UV-cured matrix including UV-curable varnish drops arranged in a plurality of layers and having voids existing therebetween to form a porous matrix structure. A method of printing a UV-cured matrix on a glass container is also disclosed that includes identifying a plurality of locations on a body of the container where the UV-cured matrix will be formed, determining a height value of the UV-cured matrix at each location, applying at least one varnish layer to the body according to an assigned grayscale or numeric value at each location, and applying UV light to cure each respective varnish layer.

Abstract: A floor cleaning system and a method of cleaning a floor are provided. The cleaning system includes a flat headed mop. The system also includes a frame and at least one compartment removably coupled to the frame. A wringing assembly is fluidly coupled to the at least one compartment, the wringing assembly comprising a fixed extractor element and at least one roller movable from a first position when the mop head is being inserted to a second position when the mop head is being withdrawn.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a valve shut-off system of a medical device. In one embodiment, the valve shut-off system of the medical device includes a first pin movable between a first position where a valve is opened and a second position where the valve is closed, the first pin including a slot, and a second pin having a mating geometry with the slot of the first pin, the second pin adjustable between a locked position that holds the first pin in the first position and an unlocked position that enables movement of the first pin between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for mobile hydrogen refueling includes a heavy equipment vehicle having a size exceeding highway size constraints and a platform coupled to the vehicle. A hydrogen storage module and a compression module are removably coupleable to the platform. The storage module is configured to store a number of hydrogen tanks. The compression module is configured to compress a flow of hydrogen from a hydrogen tank in the storage module via a manifold to produce a flow of high-pressure hydrogen. A refueling interface is configured to engage a refueling interface of a hydrogen powerplant and to selectively convey a flow of high-pressure hydrogen from the compression module. In some implementations, the compression module can include a chiller configured to cool the high-pressure hydrogen provided to the refueling interface. In some implementations, a power module is configured to provide electric power to at least the compression module and/or the vehicle.

Abstract: Device for handling a syringe and automated device for preparing intravenous medication comprising said device for handling a syringe The present invention discloses a device for handling a syringe, said syringe comprising a needle covered by a cap, said device comprising a main body which, in turn, comprises: a cap support comprising a housing for the cap of a needle, said housing being configured to hold said cap during removal and/or insertion of the needle from and/or into the cap by means of a linear movement; a device for joint removal of the cap and needle from the syringe by means of a rotation, comprising a slot defining two parallel faces spaced apart from each other and configured to interfere dimensionally with the cap of the syringe; at least one device for closing the syringe by means of a closed system transfer device (CSTD) or a cap, said device comprising a projection for fixing a support for said CSTD or cap, said support being replaceable and comprising a recess having a shape matching t

Abstract: A rapid detection method of a target biomolecule comprising an antigenic moiety is provided. The method includes providing a source biological sample comprising the target biomolecule; contacting the source biological sample to an ion-exchange medium; eluting the captured-target biomolecule from the ion-exchange medium as an eluate, and loading the eluate to a rapid diagnostic testing device comprising an antibody. The eluate comprises a concentrated form of the biomolecule in a solution having a salt concentration greater than 150 mM. A concentration of the target biomolecule in the eluate is in a range from about 2× to 25× compared to a concentration of the biomolecule in the source biological sample. The target biomolecule binds to the antibody under the salt concentration of greater than 150 mM. A device for rapid detection of target biomolecule is also provided.

Abstract: Kits enabling an end user to efficiently compound inhalable formulations containing medicinal compounds, for use in in aerosol device (e-cigarette; personal vaporizer). Kits include a reusable storage device, a filling station, at least one predetermined amount aerosol precursor in a container and at least one empty cartomizer (cartridge) for use in an aerosol delivery device. Optionally, kits may also include a predetermined amount of extract containing a known amount of medicinal compound, enabling the production of an amount an inhalable formulation. Optionally, kits may contain amounts of inputs that enable the refilling/reuse of cartridges.

Abstract: A medical information navigation engine (“MINE”) is provided. In some embodiments, the system computes a current patient encounter vector for a current patient encounter, and then an optimal patient encounter vector is computed by assuming a best case patient encounter in accordance with the organizational objectives. The system is then able to compute the difference between the best case encounter and the current patient encounter. This difference is used to compute a corresponding payoff using an intelligent matrix.

Abstract: An apparatus for inspection of IV bags includes a base having a working surface. A conveyor is raised above the working surface with conveyor supports and includes a plurality of bag clips, each adapted to hold one of the IV bags in an inverted position at one of a plurality of workstations. A controller moves the conveyor such that the bag clips each move from one workstation to the next at set intervals. A loading workstation places one of the IV bags into one of the bag clips. A bubble mitigation station agitates a fluid within the IV bag to dislodge any air bubbles. Two particle agitation stations agitate the fluid and any debris particles. An inspection station includes a backlighting apparatus, a camera, a display, and a rejection chute leading to a disposal receptacle. An unloading workstation unloads IV bags that have passed inspection.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: A liquid storage container includes: a discharge port member including a discharge port through which liquid stored in a storage portion is discharged; a cover portion configured to be attachable to and detachable from the discharge port member and to be capable of opening and closing the discharge port; a liquid stop valve provided inside the discharge port member; and a protrusion provided inside the cover portion and configured to open the liquid stop valve in closing the cover portion. In the liquid storage container, the storage portion is sealable by at least one of a first sealing portion formed of a contact portion between the cover portion and the discharge port member and a second sealing portion formed of the liquid stop valve, and the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion are configured to be simultaneously unsealed.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.

Abstract: A cap (10) for adding additives to a container. The base (12) is a round platform (20) with a vertical axis (18), a container attachment (30), a series of truncated sawteeth (60) extending around the perimeter (36), a through aperture (80) between the bottom and top surfaces, and a spike (84) extending from the aperture. A cylindrical tank (14) has sealed compartments (110) filled with additives arranged in a circle around the axis. A mechanism (16, 32) holds the base and tank together and biases the tank to the base. As the tank rotates, cogs (144) in the tank slide up the tooth ramps (64) to push the tank away from the platform until the cogs reach the tooth plateaus (66). The cogs pass the plateaus where the tank is pulled toward the platform and the spike punctures a seal covering an opening in the aligned compartment.

Abstract: A coating device configured to apply a coating liquid to both surfaces of a substrate that has a sheet shape and is transported.

Abstract: A keg filling apparatus (101) is disclosed. The apparatus (101) comprises a stand (102) and a keg receiving plate (201). The stand (102) comprises a plurality of legs (105) and braces (107) for supporting an upper bracket (106) at a convenient height. The keg receiving plate (201) is releasably attached to the upper bracket (106) of the stand (102) and comprises a coupler (204). The coupler (204) releasably engages a keg valve to allow the keg to be filled through the valve. The apparatus further comprises alternative keg receiving plates (208 & 210), these plates comprising alternative couplers (209 & 211) for releasable engagement with different valves. The apparatus obviates present issues in stability during the filling of one-way kegs which must be inverted during the filling process.

Abstract: A purification device is provided that includes a porous container, purification media retained in the porous container, and a flow controller integral to the porous container. A purification device is also provided that includes a porous elastic container, purification media, and a flow controller. The porous elastic container has a pocket formed therein. The purification media is compressibly retained in the porous elastic container. The flow controller is elastically retained in the pocket of the porous elastic container.

Abstract: A method of configuring a medical device for a patient comprising: receiving information relating to a patient, the patient requiring a medical device, determining and/or receiving a medical device configuration for the medical device, the medical device configuration being suitable for the patient, uploading the medical device configuration to a server, wherein, the medical device configuration on the server is for later download by the device when the patient has received their medical device and activated the medical device.

Abstract: A reservoir refill system for an electronic vaping device includes a refill container and a reservoir. The refill container contains a pre-vapor formulation. The refill container includes a body, an opening in the body, and a first interlocking ring including at least one groove or at least one protrusion therein. The reservoir is configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation and includes a reservoir body, an opening in the reservoir body, and a second interlocking ring including at least one groove or at least one protrusion therein at an opening of the reservoir. The first interlocking ring is configured to mate with the second interlocking ring so as to release the pre-vapor formulation from the refill container to the reservoir.

Abstract: A filling device includes an evaluation device that is connected by a data line to pressure sensor and that detects an opening pressure of a keg or of a keg fitting, compares it with stored reference pressure data, and chooses, based on the result of the comparison, between allowing the keg to be filled and preventing the keg from being filled.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device includes a syringe barrel having a chamber, a first plunger slidably movable inside the chamber, and a second plunger slidably movable inside the chamber. The distal end portion of the first plunger is engageable with the proximal end portion of the second plunger such that when the distal end portion of the first plunger and the proximal end portion of the second plunger are engaged, the second plunger is movable by the first plunger. A check valve may be incorporated into the distal end portion of the second plunger to allow a fluid to pass therethrough in a direction towards the proximal end portion of the second plunger and prevent a fluid to pass therethrough in a reverse direction. A fluid transfer assembly and a sampling method are also described.

Abstract: A flow control panel configured to control the flow of fuel from a storage bank to a dispense includes a cold fuel controller, a dispenser port, and a processor. The cold fuel controller is configured to control the flow of cold fuel from a cold fuel line. The dispenser port is in fluid communication with the cold fuel controller. The processor is configured to receive an indication of fuel temperature within a dispenser and activate the cold fuel controller to allow the cold fuel from the cold fuel line to flow to the dispenser port when the indication of fuel temperature within the dispenser exceeds a maximum temperature determined by the dispenser.