Portable light source and system for use in leak detection

Multiple-dose, flush-through injector

Devices and methods for multiple-dose injection of a liquid, e.g., a leak detection dye or a compressor lubricant, into a closed system, e.g., a refrigeration system, are disclosed. Fluid flow through the closed system is used to flush the liquid into the system.

Safety wire plier

A safety wire plier includes a pair of plier arms with each of the arms including a jaw end and a handle. The plier arms of the safety wire plier are pivotally connected to each other for movement in either an open or closed position. The safety wire plier also includes a sealed lock for releasably locking the safety wire plier in the closed position.

Method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system

A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an air conditioning or refrigeration system), a brake system, a hydraulic system, or a service device for servicing a climate control system. The purge fitting allows air that may be trapped in the pressurized system to be vented by depressing a purge actuator, such as a purge button attached to the fitting. The air can be vented from an opening adjacent to the actuator or other orifice. By purging air directly from the system, the amount of air introduced into the system during servicing can be minimized. The invention also features a coupling member that can be compact in size. The coupling member can include a self-sealing valve assembly that prevents opening the coupling member until a proper coupling interconnection with a system to be ...

Portable light source and system for use in leak detection

A light source for examining leak detection sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a parabolic reflector or a low voltage lamp.

Lubricants for air conditioning systems

Lubricants for air conditioning systems in hybrid vehicles can be high dielectric lubricants.

Accessory attachment winder for installing, removing and storing a vehicle covering

An accessory attachment winding device with rolling and positioning capabilities for installing, removing and storing a tonneau cover or other vehicle covering is disclosed. The accessory system is provided with preferred features of integral-unitary construction or multiple base member construction with extending inter-fitting and sliding parts, so that the device can be adjusted in terms of position and dimension to connect and attach to complimentary coupling or connection portions of a tonneau, vehicle or other covering. In its method and function of operation the device houses and presents complimenting coupling members which can be adjusted in terms of their positional relationship as housed in a respective base member, or in terms of the extensible, sliding and positional features of the cooperating base members utilized in the method and device of the present invention.

Leak detection materials and methods

A leak detection material and method of introducing the leak detection material into a fluid system such as a climate control system, an engine oil system, or a fuel system is described. The leak detection material can be a dye delivery composition including a mixture of leak detection dye and a solid carrier.

Leak detection lamp

A light source for examining sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for leaks using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp.

Fluid injection system

An apparatus for injecting a fluid into a closed pressurized system can be connected to a service port of the system. The fluid can be introduced into the system using the resting and operating pressures of the closed pressurized system. The system can be a climate control system.

Leak detection lamp

A light source for examining sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for leaks using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp.

Service device

A service device connects to a service port of a pressurized system. The device includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The position of the valve opening member within the connector is adjustable or self-adjusting. The adjustable valve opening member allows the valve in the service port to be opened fully by the connector over a range of valve positions within the port. The device can attach to a service unit for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.

SAFETY WIRE PLIER

A safety wire plier includes a pair of plier arms with each of the arms including a jaw end and a handle. The plier arms of the safety wire plier are pivotally connected to each other for movement in either an open or closed position. The safety wire plier also includes a sealed lock for releasably locking the safety wire plier in the closed position.

Detection lamp

A light source for testing sites using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp. An emission from the fluorescent dye can be detected through a filter lens, which can include a primary filter and a trim filter. The filter lens can transmit the emission from the fluorescent dye and substantially block an excitation wavelength. The emission from the fluorescence dye is detected through a filter lens including a primary filter and a trim filter, through which the emission wavelength is transmitted, but the excitation wavelength is substantially blocked.

Part tester and method

A part tester can be configured to prevent part warranty fraud by requiring the input of unique part identifying information into a part tester prior to initiation of the testing. By configuring the tester and the information input correctly, warranty fraud can be minimized.

Light source provided with a housing enclosing voltage regulator means and method of manufacturing thereof

A light source for testing sites using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp.

Fluid injector container

Leak detection dye delivery system

A leak detection dye delivery system for introducing a leak detection dye into a climate control system is described. The leak detection dye delivery system includes a canister loaded with a leak detection dye composition including dye concentrate, a lubricant, and a refrigerant.

Method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system

A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an air conditioning or refrigeration system), a brake system, a hydraulic system, or a service device for servicing a climate control system. The purge fitting allows air that may be trapped in the pressurized system to be vented by depressing a purge actuator, such as a purge button attached to the fitting. The air can be vented from an opening adjacent to the actuator or other orifice. By purging air directly from the system, the amount of air introduced into the system during servicing can be minimized. The invention also features a coupling member that can be compact in size. The coupling member can include a self-sealing valve assembly that prevents opening the coupling member until a proper coupling interconnection with a system to be ...

Leak detection dye delivery system

A leak detection dye delivery system for introducing a leak detection dye into a climate control system is described. The leak detection dye delivery system includes a canister loaded with a leak detection dye composition including dye concentrate, a lubricant, and a refrigerant.

Part tester and method

A part tester (400) can be configured to prevent part warranty fraud by requiring the input of unique part (440) identifying information (450) into a part tester (400) prior to initiation of the testing. By configuring the tester (400) and the information input correctly, warranty fraud can be minimized.

Portable light source and system for use in leak detection

A light source for examining leak detection sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a parabolic reflector (6) or a low voltage lamp (10).

Multiple-dose, flush-through injector

Product training and demonstration software application

An interactive demonstration system is provided to assist in training, marketing, and instructing users in the operation and use of products such as automobile diagnostic devices (FIG 6). Interactive simulations combine various forms of media to provide a virtual hands-on learning or evaluation experience.

Light Source for Use in Leak Detection in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems that Utilize Environmentally-Safe Materials

A light source for use examining leak detection sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems that utilize a fluorescence-producing dye in the refrigerant to determine the presence of leaks. The light source combines a faceted reflector with a lamp and interference filter to provide a narrowed emission of wavelength of light emitted from the light source.

Light source for use in leak detection in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems

Fluid injection system

An apparatus for injecting a fluid into a closed pressurized system can be connected to a service port of the system. The fluid can be introduced into the system using the resting and operating pressures of the closed pressurized system. The system can be a climate control system.

Fluid injection system

An apparatus for injecting a fluid into a closed pressurized system can be connected to a service port of the system. The fluid can be introduced into the system using the resting and operating pressures of the closed pressurized system. The system can be a climate control system.