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Adjust button of gas cylinder of chair used as palm message - Patent 6416131 The control valve of which is operated by gas pressure obtained throughout operation of valve pin via push button to provide the contraction movement of gas cylinder that results in the up and down movement of the seat enabling height of chair or slant of back to adjust to the body size of user. However, the conventional gas cylinder adopting push button type adjustment method is only directed to the one object, that is, for adjustment operation of height of chair and slant of back of chair. The push button means 300 connected to control valve of gas cylinder 200 formed on the arm rest 130 by the control rod 210 not only provides adjustment function to adjust the slant of back 120 and to adjust the height, but also provides the massaging function with the palm of hand. www.freepatentsonline.com /6416131.html   (1441 words)

Gas Cylinder Safety Mechanical failure of the cylinder, cylinder valve, or regulator can result in rapid diffusion of the pressurized contents into the atmosphere, leading to explosion, fire runaway reaction, or burst reaction vessels. Gas cylinders may contain flammable, toxic, or corrosive gases; asphyxiants; or oxidizers. Keep the protective cap that comes with a cylinder of gas on the cylinder when it is not in use. www.denison.edu /sec-safe/safety/chemsafe/cylind.html   (582 words)

EHS Update: Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling Cylinders should be secured in a boot or by a chain to a fixed support to prevent them from being dropped or from falling over. Liquefied flammable gas cylinders should be stored in an upright position, or such that the pressure relief valve is allowed to remain in the gas phase. Oxygen cylinders should be kept at a minimum of 25 feet away from fuel-gas cylinders, such as acetylene and combustible materials, or separated by a non-combustible barrier (such as a wall) at least 5 feet high with a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour. www.med.cornell.edu /ehs/updates/compressed_gases.htm   (1577 words)

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Cylinders which do not bear a legibly written, stamped, or stenciled identification of the contents should not be used: they should be segregated and the gas vendor should be contacted for removal. Cylinders containing flammable gases (empty or full) should be separated from cylinders containing oxidizing gases by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a barrier at least 5 feet high which has a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour; e.g., a concrete block wall. Cylinders containing oxygen or oxidizing gases (empty or full) should be separated from cylinders containing flammable gases by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour; e.g., a concrete block wall. www.ehs.uiuc.edu /css/factsheets/compgas.aspx   (3332 words)

Gas cylinder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Often, gas cylinders are somewhat long and narrow and may stand upright on a flattened bottom at one end with the valve at the top. When the gas in the cylinder is ready to be used, the cap is taken off and a pressure-regulating assembly is attached to the stop valve. Gas cylinders are often color coded, but the codes are not standard across different jurisdictions, and sometimes are not regulated. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gas_cylinder   (1019 words)

Gas cylinder safety valve - Patent 5103860 The chamber 34 is also in fluid communications with a gas chamber 36 of the gas cylinder 10 by means of at least one gas port 38 in a bottom 40 of the safety valve 24. The gas recovery apparatus has a bonnet chamber 52, an 0-ring 54 for sealing the housing 48 to the top of the bonnet 14, a gas recovery port 56, a packing gland 58, a handle 60 and a rod 62. It is attached to the cylinder 12 by screwing it onto the bonnet 14 using the ears 50 to tighten it against the 0-ring 54. www.freepatentsonline.com /5103860.html   (1462 words)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of University Safety and Assurances -- Health and Safety Programs -- Gas ... A clamp and belt or chain, securing the cylinder between "waist" and "shoulder" to a wall, are generally suitable for this purpose. Cylinders should be individually secured; using a single restraint strap around a number of cylinders is often not effective. Cylinders must be kept away from electrical wiring where the cylinder could become part of the circuit. www.uwm.edu /Dept/EHSRM/LAB/labgascyl.html   (947 words)

Respect The Power of Compressed Gas Cylinders Cylinders may look hardy, but they are pressurized to thousands of pounds per square inch, which makes them extremely hazardous when exposed to motion or vibration. A carbon dioxide cylinder with a missing cap was carelessly pulled across an airplane hangar floor. Oxygen cylinders must be separated by 20 feet from fuel-gas cylinders, such as acetylene or by a noncom-bustible barrier at least 5 feet high with a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour. www.okhighered.org /training-center/newsletters/osrhe/compressed-gas-cylinders.html   (654 words)

Environmental Health & Safety - Compressed Gas Safety Cylinders may be attached to a bench top, individually to the wall, placed in a holding cage, or have a non-tip base attached. Cylinders containing flammable gases such as hydrogen or acetylene must not be stored in close proximity to open flames, areas where electrical sparks are generated, or where other sources of ignition may be present. The proper storage for oxygen cylinders requires that a minimum of 50 feet be maintained between flammable gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders or the storage areas be separated, at a minimum, by a fire wall five feet high with a fire rating of 0.5 hours. web.utk.edu /~ehss/compgas/compgas.htm   (1566 words)

COMPRESSED GAS SAFETY Gas Cabinets - With the exception of cylinders containing a non-toxic, flammable gas, and cylinders used in fume hood applications, hazardous gas cylinders must be housed in gas cylinder cabinets. For large cylinders a flow restricting orifice, installed by the gas supplier in the cylinder valve or installed in the gas purge panel is required. Failure to adequately purge cylinders can result in lack of ability to close the cylinder valve or "regulator creep" which allows full cylinder pressure to be transferred to the low pressure side of the regulator. www2.ncsu.edu /ncsu/ehs/www99/right/handsMan/compgas/compgas.html   (1609 words)

Diving cylinder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Diving cylinders are typically filled in the range of 186 to 300 bar (2700 to 4400 psi, or 18.6 to 30.0 MPa) and have a volume of 1.5 to 18 litres or a gas carrying capacity of 850 to 4200 litres (24 to 120 ft³). An especially common cylinder available at tropical dive resorts is an "aluminum-80" which is an aluminium cylinder rated to hold 80 ft³ of gas (at 1 bar) at its rated pressure of 3000 psi (i.e., its capacity is approximately 10 litres at 200 bar). Diving cylinders until the 1970s, before submersible pressure gauges on regulators came into common use, often used a mechanical reserve mechanism to indicate to the diver that the cylinder was nearly empty. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diving_cylinder   (3357 words)

Compressed Gas Cylinder Disposal - SET Environmental, Inc. Information gathered from the cylinder typically includes the physical condition of the cylinder, the cylinder size, specification, service pressure and color, all identification markings, type and condition of the valve, outlet connection, and pressure relief device, and other data conforming to DOT and Compressed Gas Association Standards. Cylinders with unknown contents pose the highest risk and should only be handled by personnel with extensive experience, specialized training and the proper equipment. Additionally, our facility has the means to handle cylinders with inoperable valves and has the ability to transfer the contents of gas cylinders to larger vessels allowing the return of customer's cylinders when requested. www.setenv.com /pages/gas_cylinders.html   (1231 words)

ASU - Civil and Environmental Engineering - Lab Safety There are two types of hazards associated with the use, storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders: the chemical hazard associated with the cylinder contents (corrosive, toxic, flammable, etc.) and the physical hazards represented by the presence of a high pressure vessel in the laboratory. cylinders should be segregated in hazard classes while in storage, at the minimum, oxidizers (such as oxygen) must be separated from flammable gases, and empty cylinders should be isolated from filled cylinders. Leaking cylinders constitute a threat that may be so serious that entire facilities may be called on to evacuate and outside help may be required to assist. www.eas.asu.edu /civil/safety/compressedgas.htm   (1515 words)

Global Monitoring Division Trace gas standards used for measuring CO2, CO, N2O, SF6, and CH4 by the Carbon Cycle-Greenhouse Gases group (CCGG) of NOAA CMDL are contained in aluminum cylinders purchased from Scott- Marrin, Riverside, California. Close the cylinder valve and turn the pressure delivery handle clockwise to allow a small amount of gas to escape the regulator outlet after the cylinder valve is opened. Cylinder valves can be difficult to open or close, CCGG uses gloves or some other gripping device to close hard-to-turn cylinder valves. www.cmdl.noaa.gov /ccgg/refgases/reg.guide.html   (1168 words)

Lab Safety Supply - EZ Facts Safety Info - Document #136, Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The inspection of gas cylinders is discussed in 29 CFR 1910.101, Compressed Gases. Gas cylinders should be visually inspected to ensure that they are in a safe condition. Gas cylinders should be properly secured at all times to prevent tipping, falling or rolling. www.labsafety.com /refinfo/ezfacts/ezf136.htm   (793 words)

Compressed Gas Cylinders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Improperly releasing the gas from a compressed gas cylinder is extremely dangerous. When moving a cylinder, even for a short distance, all the valves must be closed, the regulator removed, and the valve cap installed. Cylinders must be protected from the sun's direct rays, especially in high-temperature climates. www.webworldinc.com /wes-con/gascylnd.htm   (440 words)

SECURALL®: Oxygen Cylinder Storage Cabinets, Gas Cylinder Storage, Cylinder Storage Cabinets, Medical Gas Cylinder ... These Oxygen Gas Cylinder Storage Cabinets are ideal for hospitals and nursing homes for convenient access. Securall Gas Cylinder Storage Cabinets are available for storage of D, E, and H cylinders in varying capacities to meet any storage need. Medical gas and storage and administration areas shall be protected in a accordance with NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. www.securallproducts.com /cylinder_storage.htm   (654 words)

Safety Services - Chemistry Appendix K: Gas Cylinder Safery Cylinders transported by truck must be fastened securely in an upright position so that they will not fall or strike each other. Before attaching cylinders to a connection, be sure that the threads on the cylinder and the connection mate are of a type intended for the gas service. Cylinders may be stored outdoors but should be protected from the ground to prevent bottom corrosion. www.weizmann.ac.il /safety/chappk.html   (536 words)

Compressed Gas > Receiving Cylinders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Personnel responsible for receiving cylinders and containers should perform an external inspection on all packages before moving them to the point of use or to the storage area. The cylinder surface should be clean and free from defects such as cuts, gouges, burns and obvious dents. If any cylinder is received with missing or unreadable labels and markings; visible damage; unstable base; missing cap; or bent, damaged or dirty valve, do not use the cylinder. www.brown.edu /Administration/EHS/lab/gas_receiving.htm   (304 words)

Gas Cylinder Control The mission of Gas Cylinder Control is to efficiently purchase, distribute and manage the compressed and liquid gases used by the departments for education, research and patient care. Gas cylinders, either full or empty, may be under high pressure and are considered a hazardous material. Cylinders must be secured with chains or straps at all times. www.utsouthwestern.edu /admin/matmgmt/gascylinders/index.html   (372 words)

Compressed Gas Safety Training The choice of suitable equipment is dependent on the gas supply pressure, the chemical and physical properties of the gas, the gas purity, and other users' requirements. Cylinders containing oxygen or oxidizing gases, e.g., chlorine, (empty or full) should be separated from cylinders containing flammable gases by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour, e.g., a concrete block wall. Fire threatening compressed gas containers: There is a risk of a rupture or explosion of cylinders subjected to prolonged heating (such as in a fire). www.chem.purdue.edu /chemsafety/Chem/gaslaws.htm   (2359 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Cylinders and other pressure vessels used for the storage and handling of liquified gases should not be filled to more than 80% of capacity, to prevent the possibility of thermal expansion and the resulting bursting of the vessel by hydrostatic pressure. Compressed gas cylinders must be secured to a sturdy surface with a chain, strap, or bar at a point approximately 2/3 the height of the cylinder at all times. Cylinder Disposal Non-Liquified and Dissolved Gases The amount of material remaining in a non-liquified or dissolved gas cylinder is directly proportional to the cylinder pressure gauge reading. www.uiowa.edu /~hpo/chemsafety/compgasguide.doc   (5472 words)

Calibration Gas and Accessories A lot number and nominal value of the gas constituents in percent by volume, percent by mass, PPM mass or volume is specified on the cylinder. Each MSA calibration gas cylinder is shipped with an individual copy of its material safety data sheet (MSDS) and an individual copy of a certificate of analysis. Each calibration gas cylinder supplied by MSA is accompanied by a material safety data sheet (MSDS) and a certificate of analysis. www.msanet.com /catalog/product735.html   (262 words)

Halfbakery: An Improved Gas Cylinder Instead of using 2,000 PSI gas cylinder with a very small volume and very thick walls, a bigger volume, smaller pressure cylinder could be used. By the time the cylinder was empty, it the disk would be at the top and nearly all of the R134/propane would be evaporated. Surely the whole point of the gas cylinder is that it is compact, and thus is easy to transport and store and (by virtue of being pressurized) has a lot of gas in it. www.halfbakery.com /idea/An_20Improved_20Gas_20Cylinder   (491 words)

Compressed Gases The gas is rapidly released and the cylinder becomes a potentially lethal and highly destructive projectile, which can pass through walls, doors, windows, etc. Personnel, even those in adjacent laboratories, may be harmed or killed if in the path of the cylinder. Cylinders must be secured with devices that are non-combustible and will not melt in case of a fire. The labels applied by the gas supplier to identify the container contents shall not be defaced or removed. www.louisville.edu /admin/dehs/LSM/compressedgasses.htm   (668 words)

Gas Cylinder Lifting at the NCNR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Gas cylinders represent a serious safety concern when they are being moved because of the tremendous amount of stored energy. We have recently made a gas cylinder lifting cage so that this transfer can be done in a safe manner. We are in the process of placing gas cylinder clamps on top of the instruments listed so that the cylinders can be used once they have been lifted. www.ncnr.nist.gov /safety/memo/gas_cylinder.html   (227 words)

Stores - Gas Cylinder Warehouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The Gas Warehouse supplies The Ohio State University with cylinder gases, liquid nitrogen, and accessories. In addition to stocking an assortment of gases, we carry a variety of spare parts for gas cylinders. Gas cylinders must be returned as research projects expire. www.osustores.com /gascylinder/index.asp   (557 words)

Squirt® Gas Bump Tester Uses a disposable cylinder of 11 liters of gas, works without a regulator and gives you a reading in as fast as 15 seconds. MSA certifies that the gas mixture in the calibration gas cylinders was prepared gravimetrically, using NIST traceable weights. Each MSA calibration gas cylinder is shipped with an individual copy of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) and an individual copy of a certificate of analysis. www.msanet.com /catalog/product688.html   (270 words)

Purchasing/Stores:Gas Cylinders and Rental Equipment These gas cylinders are gases that are regularly ordered and on contract with various vendors. University Stores will normally pick up cylinders tagged as "Empty" when deliveries are made to the location as long as space is available on the delivery vehicle. For a cylinder to be picked up, the cylinder should be tagged as empty, the regulator off, the valve closed, and the cap on those cylinders requiring a cap. www.washington.edu /admin/purchstores/stores/cylinders.html   (423 words)

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