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A syringe includes a barrel having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween along a longitudinal axis. At least one engagement member protrudes from a terminal portion of the sidewall in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis. The at least one engagement member tapers axially in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end. The at least one engagement member is configured for engagement with a locking mechanism of a fluid injector to releasably lock the syringe with the fluid injector. A taper of the at least one engagement member is configured to rotationally guide the syringe into alignment with the locking mechanism and axially eject the syringe upon rotation of the syringe. The locking mechanism operatively engages the at least one engagement member regardless of an orientation of the syringe about the longitudinal axis relative to the injector.

A cable containing at least one optical fiber within a tube, a space between the optical fiber and the tube and a filling material at least partially filling the space. The filling material contains thermoplastic polymeric molecules which have bonded to form a three-dimensional network substantially throughout said filling material.

Disclosed is an NGT system, the system comprises a nasogastric tube having a diameter and length configured to pass through an esophagus such that the lumen of the NGT maintains fluid communication with a portion of the digestive tract, and a digestive tract sensor operatively associated with the NGT, the digestive tract sensor configured to sense from inside the body and transmit signals in response to one or both of conditions relating to nourishment states of the digestive tract, and positioning of the NGT.

The present invention provides a multi-layer tape, comprising: a first adhesive layer comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive; a core layer having an outer surface, the first adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface; and fibrous reinforcing material dispersed within the core layer, the fibrous reinforcing material imparting stretch release properties to the tape. The tape may comprise a second adhesive layer wherein the outer surface comprises a first major surface and a second major surface, the first adhesive layer being adhered to the first major surface, and the second adhesive layer being adhered to the second major surface. A fire retardant may be disposed in any of the first adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer, and the core layer. The tape may be cleanly removable. The fibrous reinforcing material typically comprises substantially continuous viscoelastic microfibers having a yield strength and a tensile break strength, and the tensile break strength is at least about 150% of the yield strength. In another aspect, the tapes of the invention may be formulated to be cleanly removable without including fibrous reinforcing material therein. The invention also provides a method for the manufacture of the foregoing tape as well as an assembly comprising: a substrate; a carpet overlying the substrate; and a tape according to the invention disposed between the carpet and the substrate and adhering the carpet to the substrate.

A cable containing at least one optical fiber and at least one material. The at least one optical fiber being at least partially embedded within the at least one material, and the at least one material forming a housing that protects the at least one optical fiber. The at least one material having a Shore A hardness of about 75 or less.

In an exhaust emission purifying apparatus for an internal combustion engine, for adding a reducing agent for NOx to the exhaust gas to thereby purify NOx in the exhaust gas, the mixing of the reducing agent injected by an injection nozzle with the exhaust gas is accelerated. To this end, in the apparatus of the present invention, the injection nozzle for the urea water is disposed to be opposite to the flow of the exhaust gas, or to face upward in a vertical direction.

A rotating drum pressure differential filter is provided whereby a layer of filter medium is continuously refreshed by a spray applicator device after the layer is utilized to filter components sample medium and a portion of the layer is subsequently scraped to remove sample medium waste from the layer. Methods of filtration using the device are also provided as are systems employing two or more such filters. A spray applicator device useful for refreshing a filter medium on the outer surface of a rotating drum pressure differential filter is also provided as is a retro fit kit useful in modifying existing rotating drum pressure differential filters to enable the continuous formation of a refreshed filter medium layer. The continuously refreshed filter and filter systems provide a minimized down time of the filter and system operations. Multiple-stage filtration processes are also provided and are particularly in the recovery of enzymes from fermentation broths.

A filter paper cup for making a beverage pod. The filter paper cup includes a cover and a base (or receptacle). The filter paper cup is formed by forming pleats in walls and a rim around the tops of the wall. Preferably, a heat seal filter paper is used and the pleats in the walls and rim are adhered by the heat to retain the shape. The base in inserted into a pod holder and brewing material is placed into the base. The cover is folded over the rim, and a lid is attached to the pod holder to sandwich the cover and rim to seal the pod. The cover is held taut by the lid of the pod holder to facilitate penetration of the cover by a needle to inject water into the pod.

A removable, spill-proof refrigerator shelf includes a glass shelf panel, a one-piece molded plastic frame member extending about the periphery of and supporting the glass shelf panel, and an adhesive injected into a channel created by the frame member for sealingly fixing the shelf panel within the frame member. The top of the adhesive is made flush with the top surface of the shelf panel, thereby forming a substantially continuous and easily cleaned surface. An integral outer rim is provided about the periphery of the frame member and acts as a barrier to prevent any liquid spilled on the shelf from flowing onto shelves and / or food below.

Disclosed is a robot for cleaning the outer surface of a window while performing an automatic movement along the outer window surface in a state in which the robot is vacuum-sucked onto the outer window surface. The robot includes a moving unit for moving the robot in a first direction, a direction changing unit for rotating the moving unit, to change a movement direction of the robot, and a cleaning unit mounted on at least one side of the robot. By the disclosed robot, it is possible to prevent water used to clean the window or outer wall of a building from being dropped toward a lower story. Also, the robot can run smoothly, so that it can achieve a satisfactory cleaning operation without forming spots. The robot uses a turntable system, so that it can also freely change the movement direction thereof about the center thereof up to 360 without requiring any radius of rotation, to easily approach even a dead zone. Accordingly, the robot can achieve a perfect cleaning operation. The robot has a minimum size and a minimum weight, so that it can minimize the possibility that the robot falls down during a cleaning operation.

A cannula has a front part in a direction of a center axis X with its forward end portion closed. The front part has a plurality of nozzle orifices each of which has an orifice axis Y intersecting the center axis X. Each of the nozzle orifices has a first diameter in a first direction parallel to the center axis X and a second diameter in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first diameter ranges between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm while the second diameter ranges between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm so that a liquid in the cannula is jetted from the nozzle orifices in an angle range of 45 degrees towards the forward end portion with respect to the orifice axis.

A method and apparatus for controlling a candle flame. A candle flame may be provided in a controllable environment, e.g., a semi-enclosed area formed at least in part by a cover. Air may be forced into the semi-enclosed area by an air movement device (e.g., a fan) to diffuse a candle's fragrance. The fragrance diffusion rate may be reduced by reducing (e.g., stopping) air flow into the semi-enclosed area.

An inventive pouring spout that is selectively attachable to a container and fitted to the opening of the container with which it is used. In a preferred embodiment, the pouring spout is fitted to the dimensions of a one-quart container and includes a wall, a sealing member, a mouth and a handle. The handle is connected to the wall with a hinge that enables the handle to pivot away from the container to allow the sealing member to be appropriately positioned while the container rests flat on a surface. After the sealing member is in place, the handle is then pivoted back in position to securely hold the container. The handle includes a plurality of upwardly extending projections adapted to securely engage the bottom rim of the container. Furthermore, thermoplastic material is applied at the handle area forming a handle cover that is comfortable and easy to grip. Thermoplastic material is also preferably utilized in the construction of the sealing member for forming a seal between the spout and opening of the container.

The invention discloses a 3D printing machine with a three-dimensional figure feedback system and a printing method of the 3D printing machine. The 3D printing machine comprises a rack, a printing platform, a printing spray head, a material box, a feeding device, a drive device, a control system, a computer, a support mounted on the outer side of the drive device and a 3D scanner which is arranged on the support and used for scanning a printed article. In the product forming process, the 3D scanner is used for scanning a semi-finished workpiece or a blank, the three-dimensional profile of the workpiece is obtained and compared with a three-dimensional model of a target product through graphics operation, the motion path and printing parameters of the printing machine are adjusted according to a result, and therefore feedback control of the printing process is achieved, and the 3D printing forming precision and the printing efficiency are improved.

There is provided a liquid filling nozzle 12 with at least one net-like body 23 provided at a discharge port 22 of a nozzle main body 21, in which the net-like body 23 is provided on an external side of the discharge port 22.

The invention discloses a rocking-arc narrow-gap vertical gas metal arc welding method comprising the following steps of: assembling metal-piece thick plates into an I-shaped vertical groove to be welded having a gap within a range of 12-15 mm; according to the gap of the groove to be welded and the difference of weld joint passes, firstly selecting a gas protection way, setting an arc rocking frequency, an arc rocking amplitude, arc side wall retention time, an average arc current of pulse welding, an average arc voltage, a welding speed and the dry extension of a welding wire, and selectinga slightly bent conductive rod with an appropriate bending angle; moving a welding torch integrally upwards or downwards in the vertical direction at the welding speed, thereby realizing vertical andautomatic rocking-arc narrow-gap gas metal arc welding in such a manner of single-pass multi-layer welding per layer in a state where a weld joint is freely formed. The method of the invention does not need to form a large welding groove and does not require a forced forming device; besides, the welding device is simple, the welding efficiency is high, the weld joint is formed beautifully, and the performance of the welded joint is good.

A method for watering plants using a self-contained high pressure distribution system with a water reservoir. A mini gear pump is used for pumping water to pressure compensated drip emitters at individual plants. A method for monitoring soil moisture content and programming of individual watering of plants through an energy efficient wireless networking system. The high-pressure water in the plant watering system is used as a communication physical channel for the wireless networking for improving wireless communication range and battery life of wireless terminals. Chip-level Differential Encoding based Spread Spectrum signaling is used for reducing wireless networking solution cost, improving wireless link budget, improving immunity to interference, and increasing battery life of wireless terminals.

The invention discloses a pressing type emulsion spray nozzle, which comprises a head cap, a valve rod, a bottle cap and a pump assembly, and is characterized in that: a piston is arranged in a pump body and comprises a shaft neck and a sealing ring projecting outwards radially along the outer wall of the shaft neck; a circle of annular groove with an upward opening is formed on the outer wall of an ejector rod, and can be in splicing fit with the bottom edge of the shaft neck of the piston to realize sealing between the ejector rod and the piston; the piston is provided with a rib on the inner wall of the shaft neck; and the ejector rod is provided with a circle of circumferential convex ring, which can be tightly pressed against the rib, on the upper part of the annular groove. Compared with the prior art, the spray nozzle has the advantages that: the inner wall of the piston is provided with the rib and the outer wall of the ejector rod is provided with the convex ring, so that the piston can still move upwards along with the ejector rod under the action of friction between the rib and the convex ring in the resetting process of the ejector rod, a liquid absorption channel between the piston and a top plate can continually keep open, and emulsion left in the spray nozzle can be absorbed back into the pump body.