A nutrient film technique hydroponic system includes a growing tower, a nutrient film generator, and a nutrient reservoir configured to hold a supply of nutrient liquid. The nutrient film generator converts a flow of nutrient liquid from the reservoir into a nutrient film flowing along an inner surface of the growing tower. Methods for cultivating plants in a hydroponic system are provided.
A nutrient film technique hydroponic system includes a growing tower, a nutrient film generator, and a nutrient reservoir configured to hold a supply of nutrient liquid. The nutrient film generator converts a flow of nutrient liquid from the reservoir into a nutrient film flowing along an inner surface of the growing tower. Methods for cultivating plants in a hydroponic system are provided.
A battery assembly for circulation of an electrolyte composition comprises a jar body having an upper and a lower end and a floor at the lower end, one or more sidewalls presenting an interior and an exterior surface, and a jar cover. The jar body defines an interior cavity disposed about a vertical axis. The battery assembly comprises two or more ports including a first port and a second port. The battery assembly also comprises one or more valve assemblies. The electrolyte composition is evacuated from the interior cavity through the first port or the second port and is replaced with additional electrolyte composition through the other port to create an electrolyte composition flow pattern within the interior cavity between the lower end and the upper end of the battery assembly.
A battery rotation system for rechargeable batteries. The system includes a plurality of battery monitors each configured to mount to a rechargeable battery, each connected to the terminals of the battery, and each including a current sensor, a voltage sensor, and a temperature sensor. The system further includes a server in wireless communication with the battery monitors to receive battery status information from the monitors. When a battery is connect to a battery charger, the battery monitor determines when the battery is ready for use. The server maintains queue information of available batteries and sends that information to a remote user device. The server also can schedule battery replacements and schedule charging times based on peak hours.
The specification discloses a watercraft drain plug system that includes two or more drain plugs, an actuator, and a cable assembly interconnecting the drain plugs and the actuator. The actuator may be operated to move the drain plugs between open and closed positions. The actuator includes a locking mechanism for securing the actuator in the closed position to prevent inadvertent opening of the drain plugs.
The specification discloses a watercraft drain plug system that includes two or more drain plugs, an actuator, and a cable assembly interconnecting the drain plugs and the actuator. The actuator may be operated to move the drain plugs between open and closed positions. The actuator includes a locking mechanism for securing the actuator in the closed position to prevent inadvertent opening of the drain plugs.
The specification discloses a hydroponic nutrient solution aeration device that has no moving parts. The aeration device includes an aerator and a converging nozzle. The aerator includes a nutrient inlet, an air inlet port, and a diverging nozzle. The converging nozzle is adjacent the diverging nozzle. The largest portion of the converging nozzle is connected to the largest portion of the diverging nozzle. The aeration device uses a relatively small volume flow rate to entrain a significant amount of air.
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Providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software in the field of physical asset management that enables users to collect, manage, and report information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets, namely, rechargeable electric batteries
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
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Downloadable computer software for physical asset management, namely, for collecting, managing, and reporting information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets in the field of rechargeable electric batteries. Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries, namely, systems comprised of water reservoirs, water tubing, water manifolds, water valves, water pumps, and couplers sold together, and replacement parts therefor. Providing a website containing on-line non-downloadable software in the field of physical asset management that enables users to collect, manage, and report information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets, namely, rechargeable electric batteries.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software for physical asset management, namely, collecting, managing, and reporting information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets in the field of rechargeable electric batteries. Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor; plumbing fittings, namely valves, couplers, water aerators for live wells and bait wells, and water flow and pressure limiters for live wells and bait wells. Providing a website containing on-line non-downloadable software in the field of physical asset management that enables users to collect, manage, and report information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets, namely, rechargeable electric batteries.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software for physical asset management, namely, collecting, managing, and reporting information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets in the field of rechargeable electric batteries. Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor; plumbing fittings, namely valves, couplers, water aerators for live wells and bait wells, and water flow and pressure limiters for live wells and bait wells. Providing a website containing on-line non-downloadable software in the field of physical asset management that enables users to collect, manage, and report information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets, namely, rechargeable electric batteries.
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HYDROPONIC NUTRIENT AERATION AND FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND SYSTEM
The specification discloses a hydroponic nutrient aeration and flow control (NAFC) device and system, which both aerates and controls the flow of the hydroponic nutrient solution. The NAFC device has no moving parts. Each NAFC device mixes and aerates the nutrient from the nutrient reservoir with air and/or nutrient from one of the grow tanks. Each NAFC device additionally controls the flow of the aerated nutrient solution to the grow tank and the nutrient reservoir. The vertical position of the end of the nutrient return line in each grow tank may be adjusted to adjust the level of the nutrient solution within the grow tank.
A01G 1/00 - Horticulture; Culture des légumes (étiquettes ou plaques d'identification G09F 3/00, G09F 7/00)
A01G 9/00 - Culture dans des récipients, des châssis de couches ou des serresBordures pour planches, pelouse ou similaires
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 29/00 - Dispositifs pour l'alimentation des racinesInjection d'engrais dans les racines
Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor; plumbing fittings, namely, valves, couplers, water aerators for live wells and bait wells, and water flow and pressure limiters for live wells and bait wells
Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor; plumbing fittings, namely, valves, couplers, water aerators for live wells and bait wells, and water flow and pressure limiters for live wells and bait wells
18.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL MONITOR, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
The specification discloses a monitor, a system, and a method for monitoring the electrolyte level in a cell of a multi-cell battery. The system may be powered by leads attached across any one or more cells of the battery. The system includes an electrically conductive probe, having its own wire, that may be installed in any battery cell. The probe is current sampled to provide one or more signals used to determine if the probe is in physical contact with the electrolyte (indicating acceptable electrolyte level). The probe may be sampled as a cathode and as an anode. The probe may be sampled using PWM (pulse width modulation). The probe may be sampled using current limiting.
G01F 23/66 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs du type à flotteur libre en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés mécaniquement
H01M 2/36 - Dispositions pour le remplissage, la mise à niveau ou la vidange des récipients en liquide, p.ex. pour le remplissage avec des électrolytes, pour le rinçage
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
G01F 1/64 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques en mesurant des courants électriques passant à travers l’écoulement de fluideMesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques en mesurant le potentiel électrique produit par l’écoulement de fluide, p. ex. par effet électrochimique, effet de contact ou effet de frottement
G01F 23/22 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau
19.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL MONITOR, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
The specification discloses a monitor, a system, and a method for monitoring the electrolyte level in a cell of a multi-cell battery. The system may be powered by leads attached across any one or more cells of the battery. The system includes an electrically conductive probe, having its own wire, that may be installed in any battery cell. The probe is current sampled to provide one or more signals used to determine if the probe is in physical contact with the electrolyte (indicating acceptable electrolyte level). The probe may be sampled as a cathode and as an anode. The probe may be sampled using PWM (pulse width modulation). The probe may be sampled using current limiting.
G01F 1/64 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques en mesurant des courants électriques passant à travers l’écoulement de fluideMesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques en mesurant le potentiel électrique produit par l’écoulement de fluide, p. ex. par effet électrochimique, effet de contact ou effet de frottement
G01F 23/22 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau
G01F 23/66 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs du type à flotteur libre en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés mécaniquement
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
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Battery electrolyte level monitor, system, and method
The specification discloses a monitor, a system, and a method for monitoring the electrolyte level in a cell of a multi-cell battery. The system may be powered by leads attached across any one or more cells of the battery. The system includes an electrically conductive probe, having its own wire, that may be installed in any battery cell. The probe is current sampled to provide one or more signals used to determine if the probe is in physical contact with the electrolyte (indicating acceptable electrolyte level). The probe may be sampled as a cathode and as an anode. The probe may be sampled using PWM (pulse width modulation). The probe may be sampled using current limiting.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
G01N 27/414 - Transistors à effet de champ sensibles aux ions ou chimiques, c.-à-d. ISFETS ou CHEMFETS
G01R 31/371 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p. ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge avec indication à distance, p. ex. sur des chargeurs séparés
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour le test ou la surveillance d’éléments particuliers ou de groupes particuliers d’éléments dans une batterie
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
H01M 10/20 - Accumulateurs au semi-plomb, c.-à-d. accumulateurs dans lesquels une seule électrode contient du plomb
The specification discloses a marine fluid connection system including a fitting and a connector. The fitting is cylindrical and incudes a radially extending flange. The connector includes a cylindrical body, a plurality of levers on the body, and a locking ring on the body. The levers are movable between a latched position, in which the levers are closed on the flange to lock the connector on the fitting, and an unlatched position, in which the levers are open so that the connector may be removed from the fitting. The locking ring is axially movable with respect to the body to move the latches between their latched and unlatched positons.
A44B 11/26 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables à fixation par bouton-pression
F16K 15/00 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue
F16L 37/12 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer
F16L 37/127 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer utilisant des crochets articulés autour d'un axe
F16L 37/138 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer utilisant un manchon mobile axialement
The specification discloses a marine fluid connection system including a fitting and a connector. The fitting is cylindrical and incudes a radially extending flange. The connector includes a cylindrical body, a plurality of levers on the body, and a locking ring on the body. The levers are movable between a latched position, in which the levers are closed on the flange to lock the connector on the fitting, and an unlatched position, in which the levers are open so that the connector may be removed from the fitting. The locking ring is axially movable with respect to the body to move the latches between their latched and unlatched positons.
F16L 37/12 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer
F16L 37/127 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer utilisant des crochets articulés autour d'un axe
F16L 37/138 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer utilisant un manchon mobile axialement
A44B 11/26 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables à fixation par bouton-pression
F16K 15/00 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue
The specification discloses a marine fluid connection system including a fitting and a connector. The fitting is cylindrical and includes a radially extending flange. The connector includes a cylindrical body, a plurality of levers on the body, and a locking ring on the body. The levers are movable between a latched position, in which the levers are closed on the flange to lock the connector on the fitting, and an unlatched position, in which the levers are open so that the connector may be removed from the fitting. The locking ring is axially movable with respect to the body to move the latches between their latched and unlatched positions.
F16L 37/088 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique au moyen d'un segment élastique fendu
F16L 37/138 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer utilisant un manchon mobile axialement
F16L 37/127 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer utilisant des crochets articulés autour d'un axe
A locking fastener includes a thermoplastic fastener body, a locking coil, and a support collar. The fastener body defines a cylindrical cavity and a radially extending slot communicating with the cavity. The support collar has an arcuate portion and first and second tabs extending radially outward from the arcuate portion. The support collar is disposed within the fastener body with the arcuate portion adjacent the cavity wall and the tabs extending into the slot. The locking coil has a helical portion and first and second tangs extending radially outward from the helical portion. The helical portion of the locking coil is positioned within the support collar, and the first and second tangs extend into the slot and between the first and second tabs.
F16B 37/12 - Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage avec surfaces d'entrée de filetage consistant en une insertion de ressorts hélicoïdaux, de disques ou de pièces analoguesÉcrous constitués par des morceaux indépendants de fil métallique enrouléGarnitures filetées intérieures pour trous
F16B 39/02 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
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LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR FOR BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEMS
A liquid level sensor for a liquid electrolytebattery is provided. The liquid level sensor includesa probe having a reference electrode and an electrode array. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes that are serially disposed in a lengthwise direction of the probe. The reference electrode is capacitively coupled to each electrode within the electrode array, such that the probe provides a capacitance that varies when the probe is immersed in a liquid level that varies in relation to the probe. The liquid level sensor can alert a user of the need to refill the battery or alert a user of the need to refill the battery in the near future. The liquid level sensor can include a series of LEDs that selectively illuminate to indicate each such condition to the user.
G01B 7/26 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer une profondeur
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
26.
Liquid level sensor for battery monitoring systems
A liquid level sensor for a liquid electrolyte battery is provided. The liquid level sensor includes a probe having a reference electrode and an electrode array. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes that are serially disposed in a lengthwise direction of the probe. The reference electrode is capacitively coupled to each electrode within the electrode array, such that the probe provides a capacitance that varies when the probe is immersed in a liquid level that varies in relation to the probe. The liquid level sensor can alert a user of the need to refill the battery or alert a user of the need to refill the battery in the near future. The liquid level sensor can include a series of LEDs that selectively illuminate to indicate each such condition to the user.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
27.
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR FOR BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEMS
A liquid level sensor for a liquid electrolyte battery is provided. The liquid level sensor includes a probe having a reference electrode and an electrode array. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes that are serially disposed in a lengthwise direction of the probe. The reference electrode is capacitively coupled to each electrode within the electrode array, such that the probe provides a capacitance that varies when the probe is immersed in a liquid level that varies in relation to the probe. The liquid level sensor can alert a user of the need to refill the battery or alert a user of the need to refill the battery in the near future. The liquid level sensor can include a series of LEDs that selectively illuminate to indicate each such condition to the user.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
G01B 7/26 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer une profondeur
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
28.
Intelligent monitoring systems for liquid electrolyte batteries
An improved battery monitoring system for liquid electrolyte batteries is provided. The battery monitoring system includes a network of sensors for monitoring the condition or performance of a plurality of liquid electrolyte batteries, for example lead-acid batteries. The sensors are adapted to share data regarding battery condition or battery performance to a standalone device over a wireless local area network. A server in electrical communication with the standalone device receives some or all of the data for analysis, which can result in maintenance alerts and other alerts being sent to the standalone device. The improved battery monitoring system can reduce or eliminate the manual inspection of lead-acid batteries and can improve battery operation and longevity by ensuring an appropriate level of maintenance for each lead-acid battery.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 2/36 - Dispositions pour le remplissage, la mise à niveau ou la vidange des récipients en liquide, p.ex. pour le remplissage avec des électrolytes, pour le rinçage
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
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INTELLIGENT MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID ELECTROLYTE BATTERIES
An improved battery monitoring system for liquid electrolyte batteries is provided. The battery monitoring system includes a network of sensors for monitoring the condition or performance of a plurality of liquid electrolyte batteries, for example lead-acid batteries. The sensors are adapted to share data regarding battery condition or battery performance to a standalone device over a wireless local area network. A server in electrical communication with the standalone device receives some or all of the data for analysis, which can result in maintenance alerts and other alerts being sent to the standalone device. The improved battery monitoring system can reduce or eliminate the manual inspection of lead-acid batteries and can improve battery operation and longevity by ensuring an appropriate level of maintenance for each lead-acid battery.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
G06F 15/173 - Communication entre processeurs utilisant un réseau d'interconnexion, p. ex. matriciel, de réarrangement, pyramidal, en étoile ou ramifié
30.
System and method for powering a device used in conjunction with a wet cell battery
The specification discloses a system and a method for powering electrical devices using the voltage difference between the cells of a wet cell battery. The system includes probes inserted into the electrolyte in different cells of the battery. The probes are electrically connected to the devices to power the devices. The probes, the devices, and/or the connecting wires may be incorporated into, or otherwise installed with, vent caps or single-point watering systems.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 2/12 - Events ou autres aménagements mécaniques pour faciliter l'échappement des gaz
H01M 2/36 - Dispositions pour le remplissage, la mise à niveau ou la vidange des récipients en liquide, p.ex. pour le remplissage avec des électrolytes, pour le rinçage
31.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING A DEVICE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A WET CELL BATTERY
The specification discloses a system and a method for powering electrical devices using the voltage difference between the cells of a wet cell battery. The system includes probes inserted into the electrolyte in different cells of the battery. The probes are electrically connected to the devices to power the devices. The probes, the devices, and/or the connecting wires may be incorporated into, or otherwise installed with, vent caps or single-point watering systems.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 2/36 - Dispositions pour le remplissage, la mise à niveau ou la vidange des récipients en liquide, p.ex. pour le remplissage avec des électrolytes, pour le rinçage
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
G01R 31/36 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p. ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge
The specification discloses an electrical connector assembly (10) including a conductive clip (100) and cover (20). The conductive clip (100) may be snap-fitted onto an intercell connector (40) in a multi-cell. The cover (20) is nonconductive and may be snap-fitted over the conductive clip (100) to protect the clip (100) and wires (70) connected to the clip (100). The cover (20) may include a wire management device (30) to guide and protect wires (70) such as those connected to the clip (100).
H01R 4/48 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un ressort, un clip, ou un autre organe élastique
H01R 4/26 - Connexions dans lesquelles l'une au moins des parties assurant la connexion présente des saillies qui mordent ou sont en prise avec l'autre partie en vue d'améliorer le contact
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01R 11/12 - Pièces d'extrémité se terminant par un œillet, un crochet ou une fourchette
H01R 11/28 - Pièces d'extrémité consistant en une bague ou un manchon
H01M 2/20 - Connexions conductrices du courant pour les éléments
H01R 4/30 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un organe de serrage constitué par une vis ou par un écrou
The specification discloses a fastener assembly including two elements. One element is an elongated body including that a gear rack and a radial stop. The other element is a nut fitted over the elongated body and including a pawl engaging the gear rack. The current embodiment includes two pairs of gear racks and two pairs of pawls. The two pairs of pawls are axially offset from one another. The elongated body and the nut are keyed to prevent relative rotation therebetween. The elongated body defines a conduit through the fastener assembly.
F16B 19/00 - Chevilles à têteGoupilles, y compris celles réalisées par déformation d'élémentsRivets
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 21/07 - Dispositifs de fixation largables à action rapide dans lesquels la douille a une partie élastique
F16L 41/12 - Raccordements des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, dans lesquels l'axe du tuyau est perpendiculaire au plan de la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau utilisant des moyens de fixation qui entourent le tuyau
F16B 13/04 - Chevilles ou autres dispositifs fixés à des parois ou autres emplacements par insertion dans des trous préparés à cet effet avec parties s'agrippant dans le trou ou derrière la paroi après insertion
The specification discloses an electrical connector assembly including a conductive clip and cover. The conductive clip may be snap-fitted onto an intercell connector in a multi-cell. The cover is nonconductive and may be snap-fitted over the conductive clip to protect the clip and wires connected to the clip. The cover may include a wire management device to guide and protect wires such as those connected to the clip.
H01R 4/28 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort
H01R 11/28 - Pièces d'extrémité consistant en une bague ou un manchon
H01R 4/48 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un ressort, un clip, ou un autre organe élastique
H01M 2/20 - Connexions conductrices du courant pour les éléments
H01R 4/26 - Connexions dans lesquelles l'une au moins des parties assurant la connexion présente des saillies qui mordent ou sont en prise avec l'autre partie en vue d'améliorer le contact
H01R 4/30 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un organe de serrage constitué par une vis ou par un écrou
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01R 11/12 - Pièces d'extrémité se terminant par un œillet, un crochet ou une fourchette
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software in the field of physical asset management that enables users to collect, manage, and report information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets, namely, rechargeable electric batteries
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer software for physical asset management, namely, collecting, managing, and reporting information regarding the life cycle, design, construction, commissioning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and decommissioning of physical assets in the field of rechargeable electric batteries
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor; plumbing fittings, namely valves, couplers, water aerators for live wells and bait wells, and water flow and pressure limiters for live wells and bait wells.
A locking fastener includes a fastener body (42), a locking band (44) within the fastener body, and a retainer (96) secured to the fastener body to retain the locking band within the fastener body. The locking band includes first and second tangs (72, 74) that fit within recesses (62, 64) in the fastener body to limit angular movement of the tangs. The tangs and the recesses are dimensioned to control the torque required to remove the fastener from a threaded member. The retainer defines a central circular hole corresponding to the diameter of a threaded member on which the fastener is mounted.
Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor
Water refill systems for lead-acid batteries in the nature of plumbing fittings comprising valves, tubing, manifolds, and couplers sold together and replacement parts therefor; plumbing fittings, namely, valves, couplers, water aerators for live wells and bait wells, and water flow and pressure limiters for live wells and bait wells
A locking fastener (40) includes a fastener body (42) and a locking band (44). The body includes a tangential slot (62). The locking band includes a coil portion (70) and first and second tangs (66,68) extending tangentially from the coil portion. The first tang extends into the slot to limit angular movement of the first tang with respect to the body. When the locking fastener is turned in a loosening direction with sufficient torque, the second tang contacts the fastener body to open the coil portion and to allow removal of the locking fastener.
A self-locking threaded fastener (40) that can be driven using conventional driving tools. The threaded fastener includes a fastener body (42) and a locking band (44). The body includes a) a threaded portion (54) and an unthreaded portion (56) and b) an aperture extending radially from the unthreaded portion. The locking band includes a curved portion within the unthreaded portion of the fastener body and a tang (66) extending into the aperture to limit angular movement of the tang with respect to the body. The curved portion terminates at an end having a range of radial movement with respect to the fastener body. When the threaded fastener is turned in a loosening direction, the locking band inhibit loosening of the threaded fastener.
F16B 37/12 - Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage avec surfaces d'entrée de filetage consistant en une insertion de ressorts hélicoïdaux, de disques ou de pièces analoguesÉcrous constitués par des morceaux indépendants de fil métallique enrouléGarnitures filetées intérieures pour trous
F16B 39/20 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par fil d'acier ou élément analogue
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
A battery electrolyte monitor including a probe and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a capacitive element within the probe. The probe is acid resistant, and therefore the probe protects the capacitive element from contact with the battery electrolyte. The control circuit periodically charges and discharges the capacitive element using direct current. Depending on at least one of a charging characteristic and a discharging characteristic, the control circuit determines the electrolyte level. If the electrolyte is below a desired minimum level, the control circuit illuminates an indicator light.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
A battery vent cap capable of push-in installation and turn-out removal. The cap includes bayonet tabs. The tabs in turn each include a ramp portion to facilitate movement of the cap bayonet tabs past bayonet tabs in a battery vent port as the vent cap is inserted into the port axially without substantial rotation. The interfitting bayonet tabs retain the vent cap within the vent port and also permit the vent cap to be unscrewed and removed from the vent port. In a preferred embodiment, the vent cap includes a swivel connector to which a watering hose may be connected. The swivel enables the vent cap to be unscrewed from the vent portion without having to remove the watering hose from the swivel connector.
The specification discloses a locking threaded fastener (10) including a body (12), a coil spring (14), and a compression ring (16). The body is hex-shaped (18) and defines a partially threaded bore (24), an external circumferential groove (32), and a passage (34) extending radially between the bore and the groove. The coil spring is located within the bore and includes a first end (38) angularly fixed with respect to the body and a second end (40) extending through the passage and into the groove. The compression ring is located within the groove and defines an opening (44) receiving the second end of the coil spring. The compression ring is free to move within the groove and includes portions that extending radially outwardly beyond the flats (22) of the hex shape. When a conventional wrench is engaged with the hex shape, the wrench compresses the compression ring to prevent relative angular movement between the ring and the body.
A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.
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LOW PROFILE MANIFOLD FOR SINGLE POINT WATERING SYSTEM FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.
H01M 2/36 - Dispositions pour le remplissage, la mise à niveau ou la vidange des récipients en liquide, p.ex. pour le remplissage avec des électrolytes, pour le rinçage
H01M 2/12 - Events ou autres aménagements mécaniques pour faciliter l'échappement des gaz
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Low profile manifold for single point watering system for lead-acid batteries
A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.
H01M 2/12 - Events ou autres aménagements mécaniques pour faciliter l'échappement des gaz
H01M 2/36 - Dispositions pour le remplissage, la mise à niveau ou la vidange des récipients en liquide, p.ex. pour le remplissage avec des électrolytes, pour le rinçage
A locking threaded connection (a) providing free relative rotation in a first direction, (b) preventing unintended relative rotation in a second opposite direction, and (c) enabling intended relative rotation in the second direction. The connection includes male (102) and female (104) threaded portions and a helical spring (106) therebetween. The spring (106) is sized and configured to interfit with the male (102) and female (104) threads. The spring (106) enables relative rotation in the first direction, but prevents relative rotation in the second direction. If removability is desired, the spring (106) is provided with an accessible tang (110), enabling the locking force of the spring to be released.
The specification discloses a tire inflation pressure regulator facilitating precise tire inflation. The regulator (10) includes a body, a two-position valve within the body, and a rotational lock. The body includes an air inlet (51), an air outlet (33), and an air vent (48). In one position, the valve directs air from the air inlet (51) to the air outlet (33) when the tire pressure is below a preset level; and, in a second position, the valve directs air from the air inlet (51) to the air vent (48) when the tire pressure exceeds the preset level to prevent overfilling. The rotational lock enables the regulator to be screwed onto a tire stem (12), but prevents removal of the regulator from the tire stem (12) without a key. The regulator preferably includes a cap (22) removably sealed over the air inlet (51) and the air vent (48) to prevent the undesired loss of air.
F16K 15/20 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue spécialement conçues pour corps gonflables, p. ex. les pneus
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
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System and method for establishing plumbing kit specifications
A system and method for establishing plumbing kit specifications for kits containing plastic hose or tubing for installation on boats, RVs or other uses where ruler markings are imprinted longitudinally along the outside surface of stock hose. The ruler markings can be spaced approximately one inch, or other distance, and can include a series of numerals such as 1-12 or 1-11 followed by a repeat symbol. The sequence can repeat indefinitely along the length of the hose. The method allows a length specification for a particular hose segment to be generated by cutting a piece of stock hose at a particular starting ruler mark, clamping or connecting it in place, and then completing the installation of the segment by cutting the second end to the correct length and clamping or connecting it in place. The length can then be computed by reading the ruler marks on the installed hose. This information can be entered as part of the specification for a hose kit.
A method and apparatus for performing a manufacturing operation at a plurality of locations along the length of a previously fabricated flexible conduit. The apparatus comprises a driving mechanism, a manufacturing station, and a support device. The conduit is first fed through the manufacturing station. The manufacturing station then performs the manufacturing operation at a plurality of locations along the length of the conduit. The support device within the conduit is not attached to any other structure and provides structural support at the manufacturing station during the manufacturing operation and remains at a generally fixed axial and functional location while the conduit continues to move axially.
A method and apparatus for performing a manufacturing operation at a plurality of locations along the length of a flexible conduit results in a prefabricated conduit assembly having integrally joined fittings or other manufactured components. The apparatus comprises a driving mechanism, a manufacturing station, and a support device. The conduit is first fed through the manufacturing station and may move either continuously or intermittently. The manufacturing station then performs the manufacturing operation at a plurality of locations along the length of the conduit. The support device within the conduit provides structural support at the manufacturing station during the manufacturing operation and remains at a generally fixed axial and functional location while the conduit continues to move axially. A prefabricated conduit assembly having an elongated conduit body and a plurality of fittings or other manufactured components spaced along the length of the conduit body is useful for simplified installation in single point battery watering systems or other fluid distribution systems.
F16L 41/08 - Raccordements des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, dans lesquels l'axe du tuyau est perpendiculaire au plan de la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
