Filling With Exhausting The Receiver Patents (Class 141/59)
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Publication number: 20120145280Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a coolant for a fuel cell vehicle is provided. More specifically, a coolant tank stores a coolant and a coolant pump, disposed in a coolant supply line connecting the coolant tank and the stack cooling loop is configured to pressure-transfer the coolant to the stack cooling loop, and circulating the coolant, which has passed through the stack cooling loop, to the coolant tank. A bubble elimination unit, disposed at a rear stage of the coolant pump in the coolant supply line, eliminates the bubbles in the fuel cell stack through vibration. This bubble elimination unit may be configured as an ultrasonic wave excitor for exciting the stack cooling loop with ultrasonic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: Chi Myung Kim, Haengjin Ko, Seong Kyun Kim, Seung Yong Lee, Gi Young Nam, Yun Seok Kim
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Patent number: 8196617Abstract: A vapor recovery system for recovering fuel vapor from a vehicle tank during dispensing of fuel into the vehicle tank. The vapor recovery system comprises a vapor recovery line for transporting fuel vapor, and detecting device for detecting a fuel vapor flow. The detecting device comprises a housing having a vapor inlet and a vapor outlet, a body movably arranged in the housing, and a sensor arranged to detect a location of the body within the housing. The body is configured to move from a first position in the housing to a second position in the housing in dependence of a rate of fuel vapor flow flowing from the vapor inlet to the vapor outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Dresser, Inc.Inventors: Mattias Martensson, Bengt I. Larsson
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Patent number: 8191585Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system are disclosed. An exemplary failure is a restriction in the vapor recovery system. In one detection system dispensing points may be flagged if it is determined that there has been a series of detected A/L ratios at the respective dispensing point below a first threshold. Further, an estimated ORVR penetration percentage may be determined for each dispensing point. In a second detection system an average A/L ratio for each dispensing point may be determined. The average A/L ratio may be an approximation of the average A/L ratio for non-ORVR transactions.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Mellone, Randall S. Boucher
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Publication number: 20120111442Abstract: A chemical loading system is used for loading a molten chemical into a tanker. The chemical loading system includes a source supplying a molten chemical and a tanker for receiving the molten chemical. The chemical loading system has a stationary feed line supplying a chemical from the source. An extendable loader has a feed passage that is in fluid communication with the feed line. The extendable loader has a retracted position and an extended position relative to the feed line. The feed passage is adapted to have at least a portion thereof inside the tanker when in the extendable loader is in the extended position. A hoist assembly selectively extends and retracts the extendable loader assembly between the retracted and extended positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohammed S. Al-Awadh
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Patent number: 8167003Abstract: A refueling system including a nozzle configured to dispense fuel through a fuel path thereof into a vehicle tank. The nozzle includes a vapor path configured such that vapor recovered from the vehicle tank during refueling is passable therethrough. The system further includes a sensing valve disposed in the vapor path, wherein the sensing valve is configured to generally block the associated part of the vapor path when a sufficient vacuum from the vehicle tank is applied to the sensing valve during refueling. The system also includes a regulator valve disposed in the vapor path and arranged in series with the sensing valve, the regulator valve being configured to regulate the level of vacuum applied by a vapor pump to the sensing valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.Inventors: Bryan William Clever, B. Eric Riffle
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Patent number: 8118067Abstract: A chemical loading system is used for loading a molten chemical into a tanker. The chemical loading system includes a source supplying a molten chemical and a tanker for receiving the molten chemical. The chemical loading system has a stationary feed line supplying a chemical from the source. An extendable loader has a feed passage that is in fluid communication with the feed line. The extendable loader has a retracted position and an extended position relative to the feed line. The feed passage is adapted to have at least a portion thereof inside the tanker when in the extendable loader is in the extended position. A hoist assembly selectively extends and retracts the extendable loader assembly between the retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohammed S. Al-Awadh
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Publication number: 20110308664Abstract: A method for winterizing boat engines and a system with components designed for performing the method comprising an air-pressure-supply means that can be used to pressurize the system and thereby force water out the inlet port, an anti-freeze supply means that will supply anti-freeze liquid into the system when the component that is to be winterized is operated to draw water, and means for coupling these components to the water system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventor: John Gregal
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Publication number: 20110272061Abstract: A method for vacuum filling a junction box and a junction box attachment module are provided. According to one embodiment of the invention, a junction box attachment module includes a dispense nozzle, an enclosure and a vacuum source. The enclosure is disposed around and extended from the dispense nozzle, wherein the enclosure has a sealing portion located at its open end. The vacuum source is connected to the enclosure, wherein the vacuum source is configured to establish a vacuum within the enclosure enclosing an open region of a junction box attached to a solar cell device, thereby facilitating injecting a potting material into the open region of the junction box via the dispense nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Eric Benson, Danny Cam Toan Lu, Jeffrey S. Sullivan
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Patent number: 8047241Abstract: A method for filling a battery cell with electrolyte, comprising: a) connecting the battery cell and a lower portion of a fill head chamber connected through respective first, second, third and fourth valves to a source of high pressure, the free atmosphere, a source of high vacuum and optionally a source of low vacuum, wherein only one of said valves can be open at any time, while said second valve is open; b) opening said third valve for a predetermined first period to discharge air from the interior of said battery cell through said chamber; c) separating the major upper portion of said chamber from the lower portion thereof by a sliding shut-off plunger and opening said second valve; d) dispensing a prescribed amount of electrolyte into said upper portion of said chamber above said plunger, while keeping said second valve open; e) raising said plunger to let a major portion of said dispensed liquid be sucked into said battery cell under the effect of the vacuum established therein in step b) and allowiType: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Hibar Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Bill Reschke
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Publication number: 20110259470Abstract: An air to liquid regulator valve for use with a vapor recovery system that recovers vapors expelled from a vehicle receiving fuel through a fuel supply passage and returns the vapors to an underground storage tank through a vapor return passage in a service station environment. The regulator valve includes a housing defining a fuel flow path in fluid communication with the fuel supply passage and a vapor return path in fluid communication with the vapor return passage, a vapor return orifice defined by the housing and disposed between a first portion and a second portion of the vapor return path, and a vapor flow bypass in fluid communication with the first portion and the second portion of the vapor return path such that the flow of vapors through both the vapor flow bypass and the vapor return orifice is possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: VEEDER-ROOT COMPANYInventors: David Bolt, James C. Little, Niranjan Srinivasan
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Publication number: 20110220240Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting an ORVR-compatible Stage II vapor recovery system to maintain the air-to-liquid (A/L) ratio within desired tolerances or limits to meet regulatory and/or other requirements. An air flow sensor (AFS) or vapor flow meter measures the amount of recovered vapor for a dispensing point to calculate the recovery efficiency of the system in the form of the A/L ratio. Volume or flow rate measurements can be used. ORVR fueling transactions are either minimized or excluded from the A/L ratio, so that the A/L ratio is not artificially lowered due to a blocked or altered recovery. The A/L ratio is then compared to a desired or nominal A/L ratio. Adjustments to the recovery system are made within prescribed safety tolerances if the A/L ratio differs from the desired ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: VEEDER-ROOT COMPANYInventor: Kevin Hughes
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Patent number: 8016003Abstract: A container filling assembly includes a plurality of fluid storage containers, a fluid inlet for supplying a fluid to the containers, a vacuum source for creating a vacuum in the containers to draw the fluid into the containers, and a connective structure for connecting the vacuum source and the fluid source in fluid communication with the containers. Preferably, the container filling assembly is a sterile, closed system.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Lawrence Bullen
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Patent number: 7992600Abstract: The apparatus for filling a motor vehicle cooling system includes a communication body, a valve, a flexible connecting hose, a pressure gauge, a relief valve and a hanging portion, in which the valve, the connecting hose, the pressure gauge, the relief valve and the hanging portion are all disposed on predetermined positions of the communication body, while the connecting hose is extended out of the communication body for a distance and it connects to a top opening of the cooling system tightly by a metallic cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Lai-Cheng Liu
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Patent number: 7987878Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle has a body defining a fuel supply passage and a vapor return passage each having a control valve operated by a hand actuated lever pivotally connected to an axially movable tubular member retained by a diaphragm actuated clutch. A fuel spout extends from the body and is surrounded by an annular plastic socket assembly to define therebetween a vapor return passage. The socket assembly includes a first socket member supporting an annular vapor seal for engaging a fuel tank fill tube. The first socket member is supported for universal free tilting movement by a second socket member supported by the body for axial movement. The second socket member supports a pin connected to a crank arm for blocking operation of the clutch, and an annular flexible cover surrounds the socket assembly to protect the socket members which provide unrestricted flow of fuel vapors.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Catlow, Inc.Inventor: David L. Imler
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Publication number: 20110180176Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tank filler neck which comprises a housing, in which at least one flow aid and a head part are arranged. The flow aid and the head part, which may be designed with a screw thread, are connected to form an insert, which by insertion in the housing can be connected thereto, a flap comprising a grounding lug being connectable to the head part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Martin Girgenrath
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Patent number: 7975528Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and determining fuel vapor recovery performance is disclosed. The dispensing of liquid fuel into a tank by a conventional gas pump nozzle naturally displaces a mixture of air and fuel ullage vapor in the tank. These displaced vapors may be recovered at the dispensing point nozzle by a vapor recovery system. A properly functioning vapor recovery system recovers approximately one unit volume of vapor for every unit volume of dispensed liquid fuel. The ratio of recovered vapor to dispensed fuel is termed the A/L ratio, which should ideally be approximately equal to one (1). The A/L ratio, and thus the proper functioning of the vapor recovery system, may be determined by measuring liquid fuel flow and return vapor flow (using a vapor flow sensor) on a nozzle-by-nozzle basis. The disclosed methods and apparatus provide for the determination of A/L ratios for individual nozzles using a reduced number of vapor flow sensors.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Veeder-Root CompanyInventor: Robert P. Hart
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Patent number: 7958913Abstract: A chemical loading system is used for loading a molten chemical into a tanker. The chemical loading system includes a source supplying a molten chemical and a tanker for receiving the molten chemical. The chemical loading system has a stationary feed line supplying a chemical from the source. An extendable loader has a feed passage that is in fluid communication with the feed line. The extendable loader has a retracted position and an extended position relative to the feed line. The feed passage is adapted to have at least a portion thereof inside the tanker when in the extendable loader is in the extended position. A hoist assembly selectively extends and retracts the extendable loader assembly between the retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohammed S. Al-Awadh
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Publication number: 20110132490Abstract: A device for filling a flexible container and a method thereof are disclosed. The device may include a pressurizing chamber and an evacuation chamber. A first displacement piston is sealingly and slideably arranged within the pressurizing chamber to define an inner volume within the pressurizing chamber that is fluidly connected to a pressurizing conduit. A second displacement piston is sealingly and slideably arranged within the evacuation chamber to define an inner volume within the evacuation chamber that is fluidly connected to an evacuation conduit. A reservoir adapter is fluidly connected to the pressurizing conduit and connects to a liquid reservoir. A container adapter is fluidly connected to the evacuation conduit and connects with a flexible container. A transfer conduit is fluidly connected to the reservoir adapter and the container adapter. A valve fluidly connects the container adapter to the evacuation conduit or the transfer conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Florian Kuhni, Christoph Huwiler, Martin Wyss
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Publication number: 20110126936Abstract: Apparatus including (a) a substantially rigid container defining at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port, and being sized and configured to define a first volume for receiving a liquid, solid particulate or slurry material; (b) a flexible, substantially non-porous bag which forms a bag opening perimeter in sealed attachment to the container at the inlet port and being in an initial deflated state; and (c) a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the rigid container through said outlet port, wherein during operation of the vacuum pump, a vacuum is created within the rigid container to thereby cause the bag in an initial deflated state to expand and form a vacuum within the bag to draw material through the inlet port and into the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Walker-Dawson Interests, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Dawson, Charles G. Walker
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Publication number: 20110120591Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel tank, a fill head, a vapor canister, and a valve assembly. The fill head is in fluid communication with the fuel tank. Fluid flows from the fill head to the fuel tank. The vapor canister is configured for absorbing vapor therein. A recirculation line is configured to fluidly extend between the fuel tank and the fill head. A vapor line is configured to fluidly extend between the fuel tank and the vapor canister. The valve assembly is operatively disposed along the vapor line or the recirculation line. The valve assembly includes a filter having a membrane formed from a micro-porous element that is fluid impermeable and vapor permeable. Fluid is prevented from flowing through the membrane and into the vapor canister while allowing vapor to flow through the membrane and into the vapor canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Matthew L. Erdmann, Matthew D. Reuther
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Publication number: 20110079317Abstract: A water treatment device for filling at least one bottle with treated tap water includes a housing unit having a reservoir, and at least one valve arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, the valve having a water inlet/air exit port arranged adjacent to the housing unit, and a water exit/air inlet port arranged opposite the water inlet/air exit port, whereby when the valve is actuated to its open condition, water flows through the valve and into the bottle, and air entrapped in the bottle flows through the valve and into the surrounding environment. When the valve is in its closed condition, air and water do not flow through the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Kevin E. Kinzer, Paul J. Cobian, Benjamin P. Williams
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Patent number: 7909069Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting an ORVR-compatible Stage II vapor recovery system to maintain the air-to-liquid (A/L) ratio within desired tolerances or limits to meet regulatory and/or other requirements. An air flow sensor (AFS) or vapor flow meter measures the amount of recovered vapor for a dispensing point to calculate the recovery efficiency of the system in the form of the A/L ratio. Volume or flow rate measurements can be used. ORVR fueling transactions are either minimized or excluded from the A/L ratio, so that the A/L ratio is not artificially lowered due to a blocked or altered recovery. The A/L ratio is then compared to a desired or nominal A/L ratio. Adjustments to the recovery system are made within prescribed safety tolerances if the A/L ratio differs from the desired ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Veeder-Root CompanyInventor: Kevin Hughes
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Patent number: 7900659Abstract: A pressure-equalizing vial access device and method providing closed and sealed reconstitution of vial contents. A rigid container with a fixed internal volume is connected with a vent lumen extending into the vial. As pressure in the vial increases, the pressure is equalized with atmospheric pressure by varying the volume of a compartment within the rigid container. The compartment is formed with a volume control device that automatically varies the volume of the compartment in the rigid container to accommodate and equalize the pressure in the vial by increasing or decreasing the volume of the compartment. In one case the volume control device comprises a sliding disk and in another, a bladder that compresses with an increase in volume in the container and expands with a decrease.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth W. Whitley, John C. Phillips
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Publication number: 20110048577Abstract: A container filling plant for filling containers, such as demijohns and kegs, which filling plant has filler elements for filling of large volume containers with a liquid product, and method therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Ludwig CLÜSSERATH, Dieter-Rudolf KRULITSCH
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Patent number: 7886781Abstract: A system, for preventing overflow in a tank, fillable via a nozzle, includes a lower passage and an upper passage. An upper end of the lower passage receives a portion of fuel flow from the nozzle, and a lower end is in communication with the tank. The upper passage has a lower end in communication with an interior of the lower passage and an upper end in communication with a hole in the nozzle. A valve connects to the lower passage and has a fill position and a stop position. When a level of liquid in the tank is below a predetermined level, the valve is in the fill position and fuel is permitted to flow out the lower end of the lower passage. When the level of liquid in the tank is at or above the predetermined level, the valve is in the stop position and blocks the flow of fuel out of the lower end of the lower passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Ameri-Kart Corp.Inventor: Steve Burkholder
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Patent number: 7886779Abstract: An improved liquid handling needle device for use with the reconstitution of toxic drugs such as those used in chemotherapy and other applications. When diluent, in this example, is added through a septum into a sealed container, a positive pressure builds up. Aerosols containing the reconstituted drugs can be release through the punctured opening exposing personnel to potential contamination. This improved needle device provides a low-cost aerosol resistant vent channel between the outside diameter of the needle and the inside diameter of the tubular member holding it allowing gas diffusion from inside of the sealed container through the vent channel to the outside of the container when said needle device is inserted into the sealed container.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: James C. Smith
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Patent number: 7882862Abstract: A filler neck closure assembly is provided for a fuel tank filler neck. The closure assembly is configured to receive a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle and to regulate discharge of liquid fuel and fuel vapor from a fuel tank filler neck to the surroundings.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Stant USA Corp.Inventors: Dennis M. DeCapua, Timothy J. King, Bradley L. Steusloff, J Bradley Groom, Chad A. McClung, Lowell R. Bell
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Publication number: 20110005609Abstract: A fuel cut-off valve includes a case having a first opening communicated with the inside of a fuel tank and a second opening communicated with a canister; a lower float that is provided so as to move up and down inside the case and has a first valve member above the lower float; an upper float that is provided so as to move up and down above an upper portion of the lower float and has a second valve member and a third opening communicated with the canister; a first valve seat provided on the upper float, against which the first valve member abuts to close off the third opening; a second valve seat against which the second valve member abuts to close off the second opening; and a guide member that guides the upper float when the upper float moves up and down.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: KYOSAN DENKI CO., LTD.Inventors: Keiji SUZUKI, Norikazu Sugimura
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Patent number: 7854345Abstract: A fuel tank arrangement for a vehicular agricultural applicator is provided. The fuel tank arrangement includes a fuel tank having an interior cavity defined by an uppermost wall, a lowermost wall, and a series of side walls extending therebetween. The interior cavity includes an expansion space defined upwardly in the vertical direction above a maximum fill line. The arrangement further includes a fill neck extending from the uppermost wall to receive the supply of fuel. The fill neck includes an uppermost end opposite a lowermost end that defines the maximum fill line. A bridge that defines a passage therethrough interconnects the fill neck and the expansion space of the fuel tank. A lowermost end of the passage is horizontally aligned at the lowermost end of the fill neck, and the passage extends upwardly in the vertically direction therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Dane M. Kallevig, Kevin C. Lent, Stephen H. Stuhr
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Publication number: 20100313975Abstract: A vacuum assist pump system includes a vacuum assist pump for assisting to a brake system by vacuum, wherein it includes a suction compensation pump connected with the vacuum assist pump. Advantageously, a vacuum compensation reservoir is arranged between the vacuum assist pump and the suction compensation pump. The vacuum compensation reservoir comprises a vacuity sensor for its internal vacuity and two interfaces. One of the two interfaces communicates to the suction compensation pump, the other communicates to the vacuum assist pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Waikei Huen, Yun Li
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Patent number: 7832434Abstract: An automated filling system to conduct a filling operation in which a bulk liquid transport vehicle is filled with a bulk liquid and quality assurance tests are performed by a gas analyzer. A programmable logic controller, employed to control the filling operation, is responsive to pressure within a fill line connected to the vehicle and is programmed to determine that there exists sufficient pressure within the vehicle to conduct an initial quality assurance test and that the fill line is properly connected to the fill line, without breaks in its flow integrity. The programmable logic controller also initiates and controls a pressurization process if there is not sufficient pressure to conduct the initial quality assurance test.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.Inventors: James J. Carlins, John P. Maitino, Ralph W. Gese, Jesse Sullivan
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Patent number: 7833317Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for control of emission of volatile gases (VOC) from a holding tank (80) for crude oil during unloading, loading and transport/holding of the oil, such as in an oil tank on board an oil tanker, in which a blanket gas is used to regulate pressure and amount of combustible gas and to prevent ingress of oxygen into the mentioned holding tank for crude oil. The system comprises a recovery device (50) for recovery of hydrocarbon gas from the holding tank (80) for crude oil, a storage tank (18) for liquid hydrocarbons under pressure, supplied from the recovery device (50), and that liquid hydrocarbons are fed to an evaporation device (70) set up to convert liquid hydrocarbons to gas form, for use as blanket gas in a holding tank (80) for crude oil.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Inge Sverre Lund Nilsen
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Patent number: 7823610Abstract: A refueling shut-off system is provided for use with a vehicle fuel system including a fuel tank, a fuel tank filler neck, and a fuel vapor recovery canister. The system includes a fill-limit vent valve and a flow-control valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Stant USA Corp.Inventor: Timothy J. King
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Publication number: 20100263763Abstract: A filling apparatus of flexible containers with a dense fluid, such as cream, yoghurt, honey, fruit juice, medicines and similar comprises vacuum devices, gas supply devices, filling devices and a valve. The valve comprises a main body, an obturator, a needle and a needle operating mechanism able to move the needle in translation. The obturator duct is connected to the vacuum and gas supply devices, to remove any residues of fluid aspirated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: FLEXTECH S.R.L.Inventor: Fulvio Laguzzi
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Patent number: 7814942Abstract: A fuel dispensing apparatus for dispensing fuel to a motor vehicle tank comprises a fuel dispensing means, a vapor recovery system for recovering vapor from the motor vehicle tank, and a monitoring system for monitoring the functioning of the vapor recovery system. The monitoring system is arranged to shut off the fuel dispensing means in case of detection of a malfunction in the vapor recovery system. The monitoring system comprises a temperature sensor. The monitoring system is arranged to, in case the temperature measured by the temperature sensor lies in a predetermined temperature range, ignore any detected malfunction and refrain from shutting off the fuel dispensing means.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Dresser, Inc.Inventor: Bengt Larsson
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Patent number: 7810529Abstract: A device defining a chamber for receiving a substance and a thermoplastic portion in fluid communication with the chamber is provided along with a method of filling and sealing the substance within the chamber. The thermoplastic portion defines a penetrable region that is penetrable by a filling member and is heat resealable to hermetically seal an aperture therein by applying laser radiation at a predetermined wavelength and power. The thermoplastic portion comprises a thermoplastic body defining a predetermined wall thickness and includes a styrene block copolymer, an olefin and a predetermined amount of pigment allowing the body to absorb laser radiation at the predetermined wavelength, substantially prevent the passage of radiation through the predetermined wall thickness, and hermetically seal the aperture in the penetrable region in a predetermined time period.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Py
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Publication number: 20100252141Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring liquids between containers in a closed dispensing system is provided. The closed dispensing system comprises a dispensing container, an exchange chamber, a receiving container, and connectors between the dispensing container, exchange chamber and receiving container. Liquid is released from the dispensing container into the exchange chamber where it collects, creating hydraulic head and forcing the liquid into the receiving container. As the liquid collects in the receiving container, the atmosphere in the receiving container is forced through the exchange chamber and into the dispensing container. This provides an exchange of liquid and atmosphere between the dispensing container and receiving container without the liquid or vapors being exposed to the outside atmosphere. This reduces the risk of exposure to potentially hazardous or otherwise harmful liquids or vapors by the operator transferring the liquid between the containers, and the outside environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Donald E. SKAGGS
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Publication number: 20100252006Abstract: A fuel vapor storage and recovery system for a vehicle includes a fuel tank containing a volume of fuel and first and second vapor storage devices fluidly connectable via a controllable valve device. The second vapor storage device includes an electrically heatable substrate thermally coupled to fuel vapor adsorbent material. A vent valve connects to atmospheric air via a second end of the second vapor storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATION, INC.Inventor: SAM R. REDDY
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Publication number: 20100236657Abstract: A fuel-fill adapter for use in conjunction with a manually-controlled liquid supply nozzle for filling a fuel reservoir is disclosed. The adaptor mates with liquid supply nozzle as well as the filling port of the fuel reservoir. The fuel fill adaptor includes two main fluid pathways: an incoming pathway for liquid to fill the reservoir and an outgoing pathway for vapor venting or excess liquid draining. The fuel-fill adaptor includes a low-pressure differential vacuum-breaking valve to prevent the siphon effect that would otherwise naturally occur if liquid were to enter the gas venting hose. The vacuum-breaking valve permits air to enter the adaptor, wherein the air is then drawn down the drain hose instead of any additional liquid. The vacuum breaking valve can be connected to either the incoming liquid or vent/drain pathways.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: John D. Willey, Harry Lichter
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Publication number: 20100236658Abstract: A portable fuel dispensing system comprises a fuel pump assembly, a conduit, and a fuel tank cap assembly. The pump assembly comprises a handle assembly, a cylinder assembly, and pump body assembly, and the conduit is a flexible hose or tube capable of channeling fuel from the pump assembly to the external fuel tank. The conduit and the fuel tank cap assembly comprises mating couplers having valves biased closed when disconnected from the mating coupler. In use, the fuel tank cap assembly is threaded to the external fuel tank, and the conduit coupler is connected to the cap coupler, thus forming a fluid-tight connection between the conduit and the fuel tank cap assembly. Thereafter, the external fuel tank may be replenished by manipulating the pump assembly. In other embodiments, the portable fuel dispensing system has a dual line conduit permitting vapor in the external fuel tank to be evacuated via a vapor line in the conduit and collected in the reservoir of the portable fuel container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Frederick Voss, III
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Patent number: 7798184Abstract: Provided herein are couplings useful in the transfer of liquid fuels from a remote storage reservoir to an on-board fuel tank of a motorized vehicle. There is provided a first coupling which is configured to be in fluid communication with the interior of a vehicle's fuel tank, and a second coupling which is intended to be in fluid communication with the contents of a remote fuel storage reservoir. The disclosure also includes a process for charging a fuel reservoir on board of a motorized vehicle from a remote reservoir, wherein the vapor in the fuel reservoir is displaced by an equal volume of fuel delivered from said remote reservoir, and wherein the vapor in said fuel reservoir is simultaneously caused to be transferred to said remote reservoir, thus permitting no escape of the vapor from said fuel reservoir to the surrounding atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventors: Robert L. Schultz, Jr., Basil B. Tilling
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Publication number: 20100224262Abstract: Valve for the ventilation circuit of a liquid tank, comprising: a) a chamber comprising a base, a side wall and a cover; b) at least two independent ventilation orifices in the chamber cover connecting the chamber to the venting circuit; c) at least one orifice in the chamber side wall connecting the chamber to the inside of the tank; d) at least two independent concentric floats, each comprising an apex capable of sealing one of the ventilation orifices, each being able to slide vertically inside the chamber depending on the liquid level in the chamber and to rest on the chamber base when the chamber is empty; one of the floats being calibrated so as to seal one of the ventilation orifices at one liquid level L1 in the tank and the other float being calibrated so as to seal the other ventilation orifice at a level L2 above L1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (S.A.)Inventors: Michel Arnalsteen, Vincent Cuvelier, Patrice Baudoux
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Publication number: 20100212773Abstract: A method for filling bottles or similar containers with an oxygen sensitive effervescent liquid beverage filling material under counterpressure and filling machine for the performance of this method. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Ludwig Clüsserath, Dieter-Rudolf Krulitsch, Manfred Hürtel
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Publication number: 20100200109Abstract: A coolant filling apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided, which includes a plastic body, a pressure gauge, a vacuum generator, a first passage, a second passage and a third passage. The pressure gauge and the vacuum generator are directly installed on the plastic body, and the first and second passages are disposed in an interior of the plastic body. A tube is formed is disposed on the second passage, and one terminal of the tube is formed with a threaded section to be engaged with the second passage, another terminal thereof connects to a metallic tapered body, which is sleeved by a rubber tapered sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Ying-Chieh LIAO
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Patent number: 7757724Abstract: An improved medication dispensing device includes an apyrexia receptacle, a transport pipeline, a perfusion device, a filter, and a dispensing needle, which operates in an environment in compliance with Class 100 laminar air ventilation. The perfusion device erected at the middle of the transport pipeline which has two ends linking to the apyrexia receptacle and the filter, respectively. In operation, the perfusion device pumps the prepared medication solution from the apyrexia receptacle to get through the filter to remove particles and bacterium, and a thin tubular dispensing needle which punctures the rubber plug of an aseptic bottle. An axial groove rendered in middle section of the dispensing needle forms a pressurized seal part with the rubber plug resiliently wrapped around at the middle of the dispensing needle to discharge redundant air pressure accumulating in the aseptic bottle while keeps outside air from entering.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy ResearchInventors: Ming-Hsin Li, Wuu-Jyh Lin, Cheng-Hung Chien, Jun-Chieh Tsai, Wun-Shen Lan
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Patent number: 7753088Abstract: A system and method for filling hydrodynamic bearings with fluid. The fluid filling system includes a vacuum vessel for receiving the hydrodynamic bearing therein, a pump hermetically connected to the vacuum vessel and exhausting air from the vacuum vessel to the outside, an ultrasonic generator for generating vibrations in the vacuum vessel, and a fluid dispenser for dripping the fluid into the hydrodynamic bearing. When air is exhausted from the vacuum vessel to the atmosphere by the pump, the hydrodynamic bearing is vibrated by the ultrasonic generator and air is exhausted from a micro-gap between the shaft and sleeve of the bearing the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Hyeong Lim, Ho Kyung Jang
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Patent number: 7748419Abstract: A dripless means for a fuel dispensing nozzle begins with a nozzle for dispensing fuel into automobile tanks. Regulations limit drainage of the spout to within ten seconds, met by the present invention that prevents fuel drops from exiting the spout. First, the spout retains fuel drops behind a dam made of a series of fins upon the interior of the spout. Second, the present invention has a bushing with a weir that works in combination with the damming. Third, the nozzle has a vent tube within the spout where a plug constricts its diameter to limit the fuel drawn into the vent tube. With proper use, the present invention retains fuel drops in the spout to meet the regulations.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Husky CorporationInventors: Arthur C. Fink, Jr., Jeffrey M. Deaton, Mark P. Vilmer, Thomas O. Mitchell, Darrell P. Vilmer, Richard D. Benscoter
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Patent number: 7726363Abstract: A filler tube assembly for use in a system having vapor recirculation includes a check valve having a flapper that is responsive to the viscosity of fluid around the flapper and/or a differential pressure across the flapper. The assembly also includes a nozzle chamber formed in the filler neck that has a constant diameter to ensure consistent vacuum generation regardless of fuel nozzle length.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Robert P. Benjey, Daniel L. Pifer, Russell C. Jahnke
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Patent number: 7721770Abstract: A method for operating a device for filling a tank for storing fuel as condensed gas for a consumer that can be operated with cryogenically stored fuel. Included is at least one filling line and one extraction line for connecting to a filling device on a gas-station-side. In a first time period for cooling the tank, the condensed gas is introduced into the tank, at least the large part is extracted again in the form of gas via the extraction line, and in a second subsequent time period, the tank is filled with condensed gas at the same time as at least the displaced gas is extracted. In a subsequent third time period, the filling line is closed and the extraction line is maintained open in order to guide the gas from the tank back until the pressure and/or the temperature in the tank is/are lowered to defined values.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gregor Fischer, Robert Barnsteiner, Johann Schnagl
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Publication number: 20100089491Abstract: The present invention is related to a gas filling socket, gas filling socket set, and gas filling apparatus. The gas filling socket comprises a carrying base having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface being used to carry a semiconductor storage device or a reticle pod; at least a pair of through holes being set on and through the carrying base; at least one gas input port connecting to one through hole, and at least one gas output port connecting to another through hole, wherein the characteristic of the gas filling socket is that: the upper surface of the carrying base includes an angle guiding board disposed on one side of the carrying base for providing a guiding function to ensure the positioning of the semiconductor storage device or the reticle pod while the semiconductor storage device or the reticle pod is placed into the gas filling socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Yung-Shuen PAN