Abstract: A shaped conveyor assembly configured for use in association with a harvester comprising a first side lower conveyor sub-assembly and a second lower conveyor sub-assembly. One or both of the sub-assemblies having a frame structure, a discharge assembly and a conveyor assembly. The frame structure has a gathering portion, an outward portion and a terminating portion. The gathering portion is positioned proximate the first end and spaced apart from the second end. The terminating portion is positioned proximate the second end and spaced apart from the first end. The outward portion extends therebetween, the outward portion being inclined in an upward direction relative to the gathering portion, and directed in an outward direction, thereby extending away from the channel, and away from the other one of the first side and the second side lower conveyor sub-assemblies.

Abstract: The present discussion relates to a material dispensing system. In one example, the material dispensing system includes a material dispenser apparatus and a material container. In this example, the material dispenser apparatus can receive the material container such that both solid material and liquid material automatically dispense from the material container into a material presentation portion of the material dispenser apparatus in a self-regulating manner.

Abstract: Apparatus for the automatic removal of samples of water from a continuous flow, having a frame (1) comprising a horizontal platform (4) supporting a plurality of containers (32) each designed to receive, via its open upper filling orifice (33), a water sample, and a driving ring gear mounted on a water supply pipe connected to a suction pump and joined to a dispensing arm (27) that delivers to each container in turn a sample following the rotation of this arm, the appliance being characterized in that the supporting plate has a distribution disc (23) parallel to the plate and having an even number of dispensing passages (29) numbering twice as many as the containers, half of these passages each being arranged in front of an open orifice of one of these containers and separated from each other by an analogous intermediate passage of evacuation.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for collecting fluid fractions. The present apparatus includes an inlet, a channel, a plurality of collectors, and an outlet. The inlet communicates with the collectors and the outlet through the channel. The collectors are disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The method for collecting the fluid fractions comprises two steps. First step, injecting the fluid in to the inlet for guiding the fluid to the outlet along the channel, wherein the fluid fills the collectors one by one due to the capillary attraction when passing through the collectors, and flows to the outlet after the collectors having been filled. Second step, injecting pressurized gas into the channel to drain the fluid fractions from fill the collectors respectively to a plurality of corresponding containers.

Abstract: In the fluid filling device A of the present invention, when installed in the fluid filler port B1 of the drum B, the hollow internal space of the tubular body 10 provided with the communication part 10a communicating with the internal space of the drum B is divided into the fluid inlet part 10b for leading waste oil into the drum B from outside and the fluid outlet part 10c for leading the waste oil filled into the drum B to the outside of the drum B; the fluid filling device A being further provided with the fluid inlet 11 for leading the fluid from the fluid filler port outside the container in communication with the fluid inlet part 10b and the fluid outlet 12 for leading the fluid filled into the container to the outside of the container in communication with the fluid outlet part 10c.

Abstract: Method of dispensing moist, sticky or statically charged bulk material into a fluid pervious container having an opening for receiving said bulk material, which comprises conveying a bulk material, as a suspension or dispersion in a fluid, from a reservoir, and introducing said suspension or dispersion into the fluid-pervious container through said opening in the container to pass the fluid component of the suspension or dispersion through and out of the fluid-pervious container while the retaining the bulk material within the container, and recirculating the fluid to the reservoir.

Abstract: A fuel conduction system is provided for conducting fuel between a fuel source and a fuel consuming device which are either integrated as a single unit or apart as separate units. The system generally comprises concentric supply and return tubes for connection between the fuel source and the pump of a consuming device. A valve is positioned in series with the supply line which prevents siphoning of the contents of the supply line if it is damaged. Anti-siphoning and flashback arrest measures are also provided on the return line. In one embodiment, the fuel conduction system may be used on a portable fuel storage devices for refueling various consuming devices. In another embodiment, the fuel conduction system may be used on a fuel consuming device, between the pump and fuel storage container thereon, so that the fuel storage container may be selectively separated from the device in a safe manner.

Abstract: According to a method for filling containers (2) with a metered quantity of products (10), the products is supplied to a reservoir (3), inside which there is a metering receptacle (7). In its upper part, the metering receptacle (7) is open and its lower part features a discharge pipe (8), which communicates with a container (2) to be filled. A moving element (13) moves between a filling position in which it causes the raising of level of the products (10) over the opening (7a) of the metering receptacle (7), so that the latter is filled with the products and a non-filling position, in which the level of the products (10) is lowered below the opening (7a) of the metering receptacle (7). Thus a metered quantity (11) of products is collected inside the metering receptacle (7) The metered quantity (11) of products is delivered to the container (2) through the discharge pipe (8), by opening of valve means (9).

Abstract: A battery watering unit is mounted atop a battery cell, and includes an open-topped vessel having a bottom wall. A side wall arrangement having an opening at the bottom forms a first divider to partition the vessel into a vented portion and an air entrapping portion. A further side wall arrangement having an opening at the top forms a second divider weir and imposes a significant restriction on the flow of electrolyte from the chamber into a pressure-communicating duct within a downpipe via a restricted orifice. The battery cell is topped up via the vessel with electrolyte following a flowpath over the second divider weir and into the downpipe. As the level of electrolyte rises, the lowermost opening in the downpipe is blocked. A further increase in the level of electrolyte forms, via the air-entrapping portion of the vessel, a pressurized air column in the downpipe which is sufficient to prevent further inflow of electrolyte over the second divider weir.

Abstract: A water storage and dispensing system includes a water storage tank, a dispenser, and a conduit system extending between and fluidly connecting the storage tank and the dispenser. The conduit system includes an outer shell conduit defining a conduit passage therein, and an inner tubing extending through the conduit passage. The inner tubing is in fluid communication with each of the storage tank and the dispenser and is arranged and configured to convey water from the storage tank to the dispenser. Preferably, the inner tubing is formed of instrument grade tubing. Preferably, the shell conduit is formed of PEX.

Abstract: A watering device for use with an open basin includes a tank structure, a support structure and a nozzle. The tank structure is supported by the support structure and encloses a reservoir. Fluid flow through the nozzle is controlled by a surface seal between the nozzle and the open basin. When the watering device is overturned, it pivots about certain edges of the nozzle and tank structure until it lands in a stable rest position. The nozzle is then located above the water level in the reservoir so that the fluid cannot drain from the reservoir.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a battery support for supporting a battery at a fill position, a head assembly with a plurality of heads each with an opening formed therethrough, an acid tank, a circulating conduit with a pump for circulating acid, and a valve for stopping the circulation of acid. The head assembly is moved from an upper position to a lower position for engaging the head openings with the upper cell openings of the battery. A plurality of fill conduits extend from the circulating conduit between the pump and the valve to the heads for injecting acid into the battery openings by way of the head openings. A plurality of leveling tubes extend through the head openings and beyond the lower ends of the heads for with removing excess acid by way of a plurality of leveling chambers operated together with a piston.

Abstract: An improved filler neck for a fuel inlet of a vehicle fuel tank has a bend communicating with converging and diverging portions which control the flow of fuel through the filler neck to ensure that fuel flows through and downstream of the bend without backing up in the filler neck and actuating an automatic shutoff device of a refueling nozzle received in the filler neck. The filler neck also preferably has a bypass fuel passage through which fuel flows upstream through the filler neck and out to the atmosphere if a predetermined maximum pressure is exceeded within the fuel tank to limit the maximum pressure within the fuel tank and prevent it from being damaged or rupturing. Several angled ribs in the filler neck housing guide the refueling nozzle for proper positioning within the filler neck. Other ribs also provide gaps between the refueling nozzle and the filler neck housing to prevent the refueling nozzle from sealing the filler neck inlet.

Abstract: A procedure for adjusting a filling jet of flow-controlled automatic filler machines. The task is of providing an inventive solution, ensuring an even, clean supply of the medium volume flow via the filling pipe into the container. The task is solved by determining and storing the speed of a filling jet emerging from a filling pipe. The actual speed values of a volume flow emerging from a pump is measured with a speed sensor and the thus gained values are compared in order to adjust the speed of an emerging filler jet. At the same time the flow output of the pump is changed until the stored set value of the filler jet speed at the volume sensor corresponds to the speed of the medium volume flow measured at the speed sensor. Only then the filling process into the vessels is started.

Abstract: A humidifier water bottle having an opening therein with a funnel shape to assist filling, the same opening also performs a valving function as to the water in the bottle which blocks the flow of water as the bottle is rotated from a horizontal position to a near vertical position whereupon the geometry of the opening allows the water to flow into the reservoir of the humidifier and maintain a constant level.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bag to accommodate solid or fluid concentrate which is used to prepare dialysis fluid using a dialysis machine. The bag consists of a bag body and at least one opening, whereby the opening is sealingly surrounded by a plug component (220). In the coupled state with a second plug component (210), the plug component (220) forms a flow connection with the interior of the bag. The plug component also has coupling means (276, 278) which are suitable to be connected with a second complementary plug component (210), which is disposed on the dialysis machine. By means of the plug connector, in the coupled state, a first flow path is formed from the dialysis machine to the interior of the bag and a second flow path is formed back from the interior of the bag to the dialysis machine.

Abstract: A safety device for preventing uncontrolled burning in wick-fed liquid fuel burners employs an excess fuel containment compartment (24) which receives any excess fuel which might be fed to the fuel supply chamber (40). The excess fuel causes a receptacle (20) in the compartment to move downward. Through a retaining arm (82) and actuating arm (78), such movement communicates with a removable tank lift mechanism in response to the excess fuel condition. Also the mechanism prevents re-insertion of the removable tank (60) to its proper seating position until the danger of flareup is removed. This safety device also alerts the user of the liquid fuel burner to a dangerous condition by a mechanism comprising a highly visible warning gauge needle (34). In addition, the burner can be readily serviced and restored to operation should an excess fuel malfunction occur.

Abstract: A pasteurized to raw liquid processing system for milk or milk products includes top and bottom tanks, one elevated above the other approximately two feet. The tanks are vented to atmosphere. To prevent foaming, the inlet from a pasteurized source to the top tank is below the liquid level and the same is true of the inlet to the bottom tank which via a throttle valve receives liquid from the bottom of the top tank. Automatic feedback level controls are provided. Since both tanks are vented to atmosphere and because of the gravity flow between the top and bottom tanks, it is impossible to have a vacuum or pressure buildup which would cause a contaminating back flow.

Abstract: The services normally associated with the lubrication oil tank used on aircraft are made dependent of each other by the judicious location of the various service housings, inlet ports and internal passages. The caps of the pressure fill port and overfill port are sequentially removable in order to prevent fill while the overfill port is blocked off. The overfill port and JOAP port are combined and internal valving automatically responds to the type of service called for.

Abstract: Bottles, cans or other types of containers are filled with accurately metered quantities of a liquid by employing a number of discrete filling units which orbit about a vertical axis and are provided with metering chambers receiving liquid from a main source of supply. The metering chambers are overfilled with liquid, and the excess is collected and returned to the main source. The filling units and certain other parts (such as an annular vessel of the main source) of the apparatus can be of modular design to facilitate storage and transport of modules which are assembled into a container filling apparatus at the filling plant. The method and apparatus can be utilized with advantage for the admission of metered quantities of carbonated and/or pulp-containing beverages into bottles or cans.