Abstract: Aircraft refuelling device including a fuel circulation pipe of which the downstream end is equipped with a wing coupling for connecting it to an inlet orifice of a fuel tank of the aircraft. The wing coupling includes a body which defines a fuel circulation duct at the end of the pipe, a sensor for measuring the value of a parameter indicative of a flow of fuel passing through the wing coupling, and at least one battery electrically powering the sensor. The sensor and the electrical power supply battery are housed in two half-shells mounted together around the body of the wing coupling.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for handling a container, comprising filling the container with a filling product, for example with a beverage in a beverage bottling plant, wherein the apparatus has: a valve main body with an outlet for introducing the filling product into the container and with a swirl chamber which is fluidically connected to the outlet and is configured to induce a swirling motion in the filling product as the latter is being introduced into the container; a valve cone which is at least partially arranged in the valve body, defines an axial direction and through which a gas duct penetrates in the axial direction; and a sensor device with a sensor head which is configured to detect at least one signal and is arranged in the gas duct.

Abstract: A filling system that has a chamber, at least one heat pipe used for heat transfer and extending along the chamber, at least one ammonia tube that pure ammonia is able to be stored at room temperature as saturated vapour, at least one delivery line that enables to deliver ammonia from the ammonia tube to the heat pipe and the heat pipe is removably engaged, at least one valve is located on the delivery line and allows ammonia flow to controlled, at least one detector located on the delivery line and providing seal control, at least one heater to heat the heat pipe, and at least one cooler to cool the heat pipe.

Abstract: A new fluid fill piston pump device comprising a piston chamber defined by an inner surface. Inside this piston chamber is an oscillating piston having an outer surface forming a sliding seal to the inner surface of the piston chamber. The oscillating piston separates the piston chamber into a gas chamber and a fluid chamber such that the sum of the two chambers remains the same as the piston oscillates changing the volume of the two chambers in opposition. As fluid is pumped into the container from the fluid chamber of the piston chamber, gas is drawn from the container into the gas chamber in the same action.

Abstract: A system and method for inerting a fuel tank is disclosed. A fluid including non-condensable gas is directed from a vapor space in the fuel tank to a suction port of an ejector, and a motive fluid is directed to a motive fluid port of the ejector. The motive fluid and the non-condensable gas fluid are combined in the ejector and are directed from an outlet port of the ejector to the fuel tank. An inert gas is provided to the ejector motive fluid port, or to the second flow path, or to the first flow path.

Abstract: A filling valve for filling a container with a filling product, e.g., a beverage in a beverage filling system, includes a valve base body. The valve base body includes an outlet configured to discharge the filling product into the container; a swirl chamber configured to receive the filling product and is able to be brought into a fluidic connection with the outlet; and a main inlet, which feeds into the swirl chamber and is configured to introduce at least one main component of the filling product into the swirl chamber such that the filling product is swirled in the swirl chamber, whereby after exiting from the outlet the filling product flows downwardly in a spiral movement in the container. The swirl chamber has an annular shape, the cross-sectional contour thereof having a rounded shape, substantially without corner points, in the direction of extent and perpendicular to the direction of extent.

Abstract: System for dispensing a beverage into a container (18) comprising at least one dispenser unit (10). The dispenser unit (10) comprises at least one beverage outlet port and a movable seal member (34) which is configured to form a sealing barrier between at least a portion of the container (18) and the dispenser head. In this way the container is pressurised before filling, so as to avoid excessive foaming.

Abstract: A vapor recovery system comprises a vapor recovery unit, environmental tank, control system, vent line, environmental tank line, main vapor recovery unit inlet line, and a discharge line. The vapor recovery unit comprises a vapor recovery vessel and a vapor recovery compressor comprising a motor. The main vapor recovery unit inlet line is fluidly connected to the vapor recovery vessel. The vent line comprises a valve adapted to regulate packing case vapor flow through the vent line to the main vapor recovery unit inlet line. The environmental tank line is fluidly connected to the main vapor recovery unit inlet line. The control system is adapted to monitor a vapor recovery vessel input pressure and control the vapor recovery compressor. The control system is further adapted to control a vapor recovery vessel output to the discharge line.

Abstract: A fuel system, a method of fueling a vehicle, and a vehicle are provided. The fuel system has a recirculation line connecting a fuel tank to a fuel fill inlet. An ejector is positioned within the recirculation line, and a valve is positioned within a drain line fluidly connecting the ejector to the fuel tank. A pressure sensor is positioned to measure a pressure associated with the drain line between the ejector and the valve. A controller is in communication with the pressure sensor, and the controller configured to, in response to initiation of a refueling event, determine a state of the valve based on the pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for discharging a first fluid and for returning a second fluid, comprising a main channel (13) for discharging the first fluid and a return channel (14) for returning the second fluid. According to the invention, a test channel (15) is provided which connects the main channel (13) to the return channel (14), the main channel (13) having a narrowing (16) and the test channel (15) issuing into the main channel (13) in the region of the narrowing (16). The device further has a sensor (17) which is designed to determine a pressure in the test channel (15). The invention further relates to an outflow tube, a delivery nozzle and a delivery pump having a device according to the invention. With the aid of the invention, active return of the second fluid can be shut off in a simple and safe manner.

Abstract: A gas collection unit for use in monitoring and tracking a discharge of air from a patient includes a housing, a set of valves, and a plurality of tubes. The housing contains a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber wherein the chambers are in fluid communication with one another. The housing includes a fluid in the first chamber and the second chamber. The first valve regulates the passage of air flow from the patient into the first chamber and is located within a first tube coupled to the housing. The second valve is in communication with the second chamber. The second valve being configured to regulate the passage of air exiting the first chamber. The second chamber is subjected to a suction. The gas collection unit is operable with an air collection device as a retrofitted item.

Abstract: Dispensing device including a dispensing conduit configured to convey a liquid between a supply source and a tank, the dispensing conduit including a closure system having an open state and a closed state, an analysis system including an analysis chamber and an odor sensor, a central electronic system capable of placing the closure system in the open state if an odor signal delivered by the odor sensor matches the odor of the liquid intended to fill the tank, and placing the closure system in the closed state if an odor signal delivered by the odor sensor does not match the odor of the liquid intended to fill the tank.

Abstract: A fuel system is provided for an aircraft having a fuel source. The fuel system includes a fuel oxygen reduction unit defining a liquid fuel supply path, a stripping gas supply path, a liquid fuel outlet path, and a stripping gas return path, wherein the stripping gas return path is in airflow communication with the fuel source.

Abstract: Dosing unit for dosing liquids, having a fluid unit for selectively providing an overpressure and a negative pressure on a working gas, which is accommodated in a fluid channel which is connected at a first end region to the fluid unit and which includes a second end region, having a first valve unit and having a second valve unit, which are arranged spaced apart from one another along the fluid channel and are each designed for selectively blocking or releasing the fluid channel in order to form in the fluid channel a fluid reservoir which is delimited by the two valve units and is provided for storing working gas, having a control unit for controlling the valve units, the fluid reservoir being assigned a pressure sensor which is designed to provide a pressure signal as a function of a working gas pressure and is electrically connected to the control unit.

Abstract: An aseptic filling system includes a heat sterilizer and a filler. The heat sterilizer has a heating unit, a holding tube, a first stage cooling unit and a second stage cooling unit. A circulation line composed of a heating-water line and a cooling-water line is connected to the heating unit and the first stage cooling unit. A connection line is connected to the cooling-water line, and aseptic cooling water in the cooling-water line is sent to the filler through the connection line.

Abstract: An automatic aquarium system that uses an automatic aquarium siphon bridge comprises a first water tank and a second water tank. The system further comprises a siphon bridge arranged between the first water tank and the second water tank. The system also comprises a pump arranged in one leg of the bridge. The aquarium system also comprises a cross over siphon arranged within the siphon bridge wherein one end of the cross over siphon is connected to an inlet of the pump and the opposite end is arranged in the second water tank. The automatic aquarium system may also comprise an air extraction siphon arranged between a top surface of the bridge and the inlet of the pump. This may allow for clean well aerated water to circulate throughout the automatic aquarium system, i.e., between the first and second tank via the bridge to allow for fish to properly enjoy two tanks and the bridge area therebetween.

Abstract: An aseptic filling system includes a heat sterilizer and a filler. The heat sterilizer has a heating unit, a holding tube, a first stage cooling unit and a second stage cooling unit. A circulation line composed of a heating-water line and a cooling-water line is connected to the heating unit and the first stage cooling unit. A connection line is connected to the cooling-water line, and aseptic cooling water in the cooling-water line is sent to the filler through the connection line.

Abstract: A measured quantity of gas is introduced into a gas reservoir via a filling station including a flow meter. The quantity of gas transferred by the filling station to the reservoir is measured by the flow meter. The measured quantity of gas is reduced or increased by a predetermined corrective amount to yield a corrected gas quantity.

Abstract: A fuel system for an aircraft includes a fuel source and a fuel oxygen reduction unit defining a liquid fuel supply path, a stripping gas supply path, a liquid fuel outlet path, and a stripping gas return path, wherein the stripping gas return path and stripping gas supply path are each in airflow communication with the fuel source.

Abstract: A method for transporting a cassette pod for containing semiconductor wafers is provided. The method includes transporting a cassette pod configured to receive a semiconductor wafer with a transporting apparatus. The method further includes supplying a gas from a cylinder into a housing of the cassette pod. The cylinder is externally positioned on the housing. The method also includes detecting a gas pressure in the cylinder with a detection element. In addition, the method includes issuing a signal to the transporting apparatus when the gas pressure in the cylinder is lower than a predetermined limit.

Abstract: A beverage aseptic filling system for both a carbonated beverage and a non-carbonated beverage includes a raw material liquid preparation unit that prepares a raw material liquid, a beverage sterilization unit that sterilizes a beverage, a beverage filling unit that fills a container with a beverage, and a switching valve provided between the beverage sterilization unit and the beverage filling unit. A first filling line is provided between the switching valve and the beverage filling unit, and the switching valve is connected to a second filling line, in which a beverage cooling unit for cooling a beverage and a carbonated beverage production unit for injecting carbon dioxide gas into a beverage are disposed. The switching valve supplies a beverage to either one of the first filling line and the second filling line selectively.

Abstract: A filling system for an electronic cigarette (10) is disclosed in which a nozzle (38) of a liquid dispenser (80) contains a plunger (62) which is biased by a spring (60) into a closed position in which liquid is prevented from flowing through the nozzle (38). In use the nozzle (38) is inserted into an open end (42) of a liquid reservoir (34) for an electronic cigarette containing an air tube (32). The plunger (62) engages with the end of the air tube (32) blocking the air tube (32) and opening the liquid flow path through the nozzle (38). The arrangement of the plunger (62) and nozzle (38) is such that operation of the plunger (62) only occurs when the nozzle (38) engaged within a liquid reservoir (32). A membrane (96) can be provided to prevent leakage from the liquid reservoir (34) when the nozzle (38) is disengaged.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus has a frame, a plurality of tubes supported by the frame, and a roller assembly supported by the frame. The roller assembly is movable between an upper position and a lower position. The roller assembly is cooperative with the plurality of tubes so as to apply compressive force to the plurality of tubes in the upper position and to release the compressive force in the lower position. The roller assembly is movable for a desired distance along the length of the plurality of tubes. The roller assembly is adapted to urge a liquid out of a lower end of the plurality of tubes by applying the compressive force to the plurality of tubes and moving the roller assembly downwardly along the plurality of tubes while the compressive force is applied to the plurality of tubes.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser and process of dispensing a beverage may include pumping a micro-ingredient from a micro-ingredient container via a fluid path toward a nozzle to dispense a beverage inclusive of the micro-ingredient. The micro-ingredient may be reverse pumped via the fluid path back to the micro-ingredient container to cause an air bubble in the fluid path to be pushed into the micro-ingredient container.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided which includes, for instance, a coolant supply manifold, a multifunction coolant manifold structure, and multiple cooling structures. The multifunction coolant manifold structure includes a coolant-commoning manifold and an auxiliary coolant reservoir above and in fluid communication with the coolant-commoning manifold. The multiple cooling structures are coupled in parallel fluid communication between the coolant supply and coolant-commoning manifolds to receive coolant from the supply, and exhaust coolant to the coolant-commoning manifold. The coolant-commoning manifold is sized to slow therein a flow rate of coolant exhausting from the multiple cooling structures to allow gas within the exhausting coolant to escape the coolant within the coolant-commoning manifold. The escaping gas rises to the auxiliary coolant reservoir and is replaced within the coolant-commoning manifold by coolant from the auxiliary coolant reservoir.

Abstract: A purge measuring system for front opening unified pods (“FOUPs”) which are positioned in a FOUP nest. Along with at least one unoccupied/occupied sensor for the FOUP nest, at least one gas feed line and one gas discharge line for feeding and discharging flushing gas respectively is provided. At least one pressure sensor, a flowmeter and a regulator valve are arranged in each gas feed line. The valve is regulated based on the measuring results of pressure sensor and flowmeter. At least one moisture sensor and/or one oxygen sensor are arranged in each gas discharge line.

Abstract: Implementations described herein include a system for guiding medical waste fluid into a medical waste collection canister. The system includes a manifold and a filter. The manifold includes a top surface and a sidewall extending from the top surface in a first direction. The top surface and the sidewall define an interior chamber of the manifold. The top surface includes an inlet port and a vacuum port disposed therein. The inlet port connects to a source of medical waste fluid and the vacuum port connects to a vacuum source. The manifold can be formed from a first polymer. A filter is positioned within the interior chamber of the manifold and immediately upstream of the vacuum port so as to filter air flowing into the vacuum port. The filter extends away from the top surface of the manifold in the first direction and the filter is formed from a second polymer.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel fill opening structure which includes: a holder which forms a fuel supply passage; a main on-off valve which is arranged in the holder, and opens or closes the fuel supply passage; a drain opening which is drilled on an upstream side from the main on-off valve of the holder; a drain flap which is pivotably arranged at a position to come in contact with a fuel gun inserted into the holder; and a drain on-off valve which pivots along with pivot of the drain flap to open or close the drain opening. A first pivot amount of the drain flap, which is pivoted by being brought in contact with the fuel gun, is set to be larger than a second pivot amount of the drain on-off valve required to close the drain opening.

Abstract: The transfer chamber transfers a wafer (W) as a transferred object to or from a processing device (6) by using a transfer robot (2) provided thereinside, and includes a circulation path (CL) formed inside of a transfer chamber (1) to circulate gas, a chemical filter unit (7) as a chemical filter provided in the midstream of the circulation path (CL), a humidity detector (HG2) as a humidity detection means which detects internal humidity, a gas supply means (NS) which supplies gas to the inside of the transfer chamber (1), and a moisture supply means (HS) which supplies moisture content to the inside of the transfer chamber (1). The moisture supply means (HS) is made to operate in accordance with a humidity detection value by the humidity detection means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel supply structure for a filler pipe including the hollow circular cylindrical part having the fuel filler port and the connection opening, the first flap mechanism which is disposed on a side of the fuel filler port of the hollow circular cylindrical part and opens the fuel filler port in response to press by a nozzle, the drain through hole for communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow circular cylindrical part, and the drain hole shutting valve for open and shutting the drain through hole. The drain hole shutting valve is provided with the opening/shutter mechanism including the valve member for shutting the drain through hole in response to an opening operation of the first shutter member.

Abstract: To prevent fuel from leaking to outside even when the fuel flows back at the time of an automatic stop operation during refueling. A fuel supply portion structure of a fuel supply pipe, including a tubular portion having a filler port and a connection port, a first flap mechanism which is provided on the filler port side of the tubular portion, a drain hole, and a drain hole on-off valve, wherein the drain hole on-off valve is disposed on a placement surface located at the lowermost side of a vehicle on an inner wall of a first inner diameter member, the placement surface is made of an inclined surface falling from the filler port side toward the connection port with respect to a horizontal plane of the vehicle, and a wall portion rising toward the filler port is provided on the filler port side of the inclined surface.

Abstract: An opening/closing apparatus for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes: a fuel passage forming portion forming a fuel passage guiding a liquid fuel to the fuel tank; an insertion-side opening/closing valve mechanism opening and closing a filler port of the fuel passage; a liquid discharge path allowing an internal region of the fuel passage forming portion to communicate with the outside through a liquid discharge port formed in a portion of the fuel passage forming portion, the portion closer to the fuel tank than the insertion-side opening/closing valve mechanism; an opening/closing valve mechanism opening and closing the liquid discharge port by a valve body; and a valve body regulating mechanism regulating the valve body to close the liquid discharge port when the insertion-side opening/closing valve mechanism opens the filler port.

Abstract: An opening/closing apparatus for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes: a fuel passage forming portion; an insertion-side opening/closing valve mechanism; a fuel tank-side opening/closing valve mechanism; a liquid discharge path; and an opening/closing valve mechanism that opens and closes the liquid discharge port by a valve body disposed in the fuel passage forming portion, and that includes a moving body movable from a first position where a closing force exerts on the valve body to close the liquid discharge port to a second position where the closing force decreases, the moving body positioned at the first position in a state where the vehicle is stopped, and moving from the first position to the second position when receiving an inertial force due to traveling of the vehicle.

Abstract: A storage facility includes a storage rack including a plurality of storage sections and a gas supply portion that supplies an inactive gas to containers stored in the storage sections. Struts are installed at left and right ends of the storage rack and between adjacent ones of the storage sections, and placement portions are fixed to mutually adjacent ones of the struts. Each vertical pipe included in the gas supply portion is fixed to one of the struts to which the placement portion to which the inactive gas is supplied by the vertical pipe is fixed.

Abstract: A device for filling air conditioning systems with a refrigerant during final vehicle assembly, wherein the air conditioning system comprises a connection valve on its low and high pressure sides, via which the air conditioning system can be pressure tested, evacuated, and filled, which facilitates maintenance operations in the life cycle of the system, wherein said connection valves have different geometrical contours between the high and low pressure side and to ensure that only the respective approved refrigerant is filled into the air conditioning system, and wherein the filling is performed using a filling system brought via adapters into an operative connection with the connection valves on the low and high pressure sides. The device is designed to allow filling with two different refrigerants using just two adapters and still ensures that a proper refrigerant is filled into the respective air conditioning system.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for purging contaminants from a vessel such as a FOUP with vacuum-assistance. After the vessel is purged of environmental contaminants with a purging medium, the vessel is pressurized with a pressurizing medium such as nitrogen (N2) gas to yield a desired atmosphere. After the vessel has been pressurized via either negative or positive pressure, the vessel is transported to a storage location that is a non-purge storage and that is physically separate from the charging station, such as a stocker. The vessel can be left in non-purge storage for an amount of time and then the cycle can be repeated if the vessel has not been utilized in another processing step such as another processing step for manufacturing semiconductor wafers.

Abstract: Refrigerant charging systems and methods of use are described herein. A refrigerant charging system may include a conduit, a valve releasably connectable to the outlet portion and coupled to a first end of the conduit; and a disconnect coupler fitting connected to a second end of the conduit. The disconnect coupler fitting may include a control structure positioned in a hollow body that, during use, allows refrigerant flow to the refrigerant circuit. The control structure may include one or more openings that allow controlled leakage of fluid from the refrigerant charging assembly when the refrigerant charging assembly is disconnected from at least the refrigerant service unit.

Abstract: A system for sampling a sample material includes a probe which can have an outer probe housing with an open end. A liquid supply conduit within the housing has an outlet positioned to deliver liquid to the open end of the housing. The liquid supply conduit can be connectable to a liquid supply for delivering liquid at a first volumetric flow rate to the open end of the housing. A liquid exhaust conduit within the housing is provided for removing liquid from the open end of the housing. A liquid exhaust system can be provided for removing liquid from the liquid exhaust conduit at a second volumetric flow rate. A droplet dispenser can dispense drops of a sample or a sample-containing solvent into the open end of the housing. A sensor and a processor can be provided to monitor and maintain a liquid dome present at the open end.

Abstract: A laparoscopic filter system having a main unit having an inflow port, an outflow port, a pressure sensing port, a user interface having a power switch, a controller, a pump, and an interface for receiving a detachable filter cartridge, and a detachable filter cartridge configured and arranged to reversibly attach to the interface, the detachable filter cartridge having an inflow pass-through line, an outflow pass-through line, a pressure sensing pass-through line, and a filter media arranged in series with the inflow pass-through line.

Abstract: Provided is a flap valve device and a gas liquid separation device provided with a flap valve. The flap valve device includes a main body having an opening, a flap for selectively closing the opening and a torsion coil spring provided between the main body and the flap for biasing the flap in an opening direction. The flap valve device further comprises a main body side bearing; a flap side bearing; a connecting member including a hinge shaft passed through the main body side bearing, the flap side bearing and the torsion coil spring, and an extension extending from an end of the hinge shaft along an outer part of the flap; and a spring engagement portion provided on the main body for engaging an end of the torsion coil spring; another end of the torsion coil spring being engaged by the extension, which is engaged on the flap.

Abstract: There is provided a fueling device comprising a filler neck that forms a fuel path region on a filler port side in a fuel path from a filler port for a fuel to a fuel tank; and a mounting member that is mounted to the filler port side of the filler neck to receive a fuel gun. The filler neck includes an enlarged-diameter circumferential wall portion that is provided in upstream of a position where a leading end of the fuel gun inserted from the mounting member at the filler port is placed, and is enlarged outward in a radial direction relative to an opening-side path circumferential wall which is a fuel path circumferential wall on the filler port side, in order to expand a volume of the fuel path. This configuration causes the fuel to flow into a space formed by this enlarged-diameter circumferential wall portion and thereby reduces or suppresses the occurrence of the fuel overflow from the opening of the filler neck after a stop of fueling.

Abstract: An anhydrous ammonia vapor charge unit for an applicator tank maintains a pressure charge on an applicator tank. A secondary anhydrous ammonia tank is disposed adjacent to the applicator tank. Ammonia vapor from the secondary tank is passed through a vapor compressor and then is injected into the applicator tank to provide a greater pressure charge within the applicator tank. In a second embodiment, a small portion of a liquid flow stream of ammonia being removed from the applicator tank is separated from the flow stream, passed through a heat vaporizer for expanding from a liquid to a gas, passed through a vapor pressure, and then is injected into the applicator tank for maintaining the pressure charge on the applicator tank. Preferably the heat vaporizer used hydraulic fluid from a tractor to heat the anhydrous ammonia.

Abstract: A stocker includes cells including a purge function and cells not including the purge function. A cell not including the purge function is easily changed to a cell that includes the purge function. The stocker includes a frame to which multiple cell supports not including a cleaning gas supplying nozzle are configured to be attached along the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, and the base of a stocker unit is attached to the frame. The stocker unit includes a pipe configured to supply cleaning gas that is provided along the base, and multiple cell supports including the purge function that are attached to the base and are aligned along the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. Each cell support preferably is configured to support a container and includes a nozzle configured to supply cleaning gas from the pipe to the container.

Abstract: A filling element for filling a container includes a liquid channel configured in a filling element housing, a connector or inlet for feeding the liquid into the channel, a discharge opening for discharging the liquid into the container, and a liquid valve that controls liquid discharge into the container. The liquid valve is arranged in the channel and includes a valve seat and valve body movable to open and close the valve to engage the seat, and an insert configured as a swirl body or gas barrier. The insert is arranged, relative to a flow direction, upstream of the seat and is fixed in position in the channel so that it remains stationary relative to the valve body during opening and closing of the liquid valve.

Abstract: A blower drive system for a vehicle such as a vacuum truck includes a blower including a blower input shaft and a blower housing; a transfer case operably connected to transfer drive from the vehicle engine driveline to the blower input shaft; a frame bracket assembly including one or more connections to the vehicle chassis frame and one or more connections to the blower housing. The frame bracket assembly mounts the blower housing in a specified fixed angle with respect to ground and mounts the bottom of the blower housing in a specified fixed height above the vehicle chassis frame.

Abstract: A storage facility includes a controller for monitoring a supply state of the inactive gas for the plurality of storage sections and for controlling the plurality of supply amount adjusting devices. The controller is configured to monitor the supply state of the inactive gas for the plurality of storage sections by dividing the plurality of storage sections into a plurality of monitoring areas, and to control a plurality of supply amount adjusting devices such that the supply state of the inactive gas supplied to the storage sections belonging to each of the plurality of monitoring areas satisfies a set restricting condition defined in advance.

Abstract: An evacuated bottle system including a bottle defining a hollow interior, the bottle having a neck with a rim defining an opening; a cap assembly supported on the bottle, the cap assembly including a funnel having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being insertable within the interior of the bottle and the second portion engaging a portion of the bottle to support the funnel above the rim, the funnel defining a bore that fluidly communicates with the hollow interior of the bottle; a self-sealing membrane that covers the bore formed by the funnel to selectively seal the hollow interior of the bottle; a cap attachable to the bottle, the cap including a cover portion that extends at least partially over the self-sealing membrane to restrain movement thereof, the cover portion being axially spaced from the self-sealing membrane to define a gap that permits axial movement of the self-sealing membrane to selectively open the bottle to fluid communication outside of the bottle.

Abstract: A system for filling a variable reflectance vehicular electro-optic element assembly (such as for a rearview mirror assembly) includes a front substrate, a rear substrate and a perimeter seal disposed between the front and rear substrates. The perimeter seal spaces the front and rear substrates apart and forms an interpane cavity therebetween. The perimeter seal has a gap between terminal ends of the perimeter seal to provide a fill port for the mirror reflective element assembly when the front and rear substrates are mated together. The fill port allows an electro-optic medium to flow therethrough during the filling process. During the filling process, the front and rear substrates are fixtured in a chamber with the fill port disposed at an upper portion of the front and rear substrates, with the filling process being one of (i) a gravity feed filling process and (ii) a pressurized filling process.

Abstract: A fuel tank opening and closing device is equipped with a tank opening forming member equipped with an injection port forming member having an insertion path and a tank side path arranged outside and inside an injection port, an injection port opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the injection port, an insertion path forming member, and a drainage mechanism having a drainage path that connects the insertion path and the outside, and exhausts to the outside fuel that has accumulated inside the insertion path, and barrier members arranged on the drainage path. The barrier members are arranged with a labyrinth as the drainage path so that the insertion path cannot be seen from outside.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, a fuel tank includes a tank body defining a chamber adapted to receive liquid fuel therein, a reinforcement for the tank body to permit the pressure within the chamber to exceed the vapor pressure of a fuel to be received within the chamber, and an inlet to the tank body through which fuel is added to the chamber. The inlet is configured to mate with a refueling nozzle through which fuel is added to the chamber to permit refueling the tank and maintaining the pressure in the chamber above atmospheric pressure.