Abstract: An actuator for controlling the flow of air through an air inlet port, particularly a secondary air inlet port, in an intake manifold in an internal combustion engine. The actuator actuates means disposed in the throat of the inlet port for opening and closing said port. The actuator comprises a housing, a reversible motor disposed in the housing, power transmission means with said motor comprising a non-planetary gear train disposed in the housing, and a shaft rotatably mounted in the housing operably engaged at one end thereof with the power transmission means and at its other end with the means for opening and closing the air inlet port.

Abstract: A quick-connect fitting assembly is disclosed for releasably connecting a pair of fluid conduits in fluid communication with one another. A socket portion on one of the fluid conduits is adapted for receiving the other fluid conduit inserted longitudinally into the socket portion. A laterally-extending protuberance on the inserted fluid conduit is longitudinally restrained by a retaining assembly generally adjacent the fluid socket, with the retaining assembly including one or more resilient spring of barb members longitudinally interlocked with the inserted fluid conduit. A pair of collar members are longitudinally interconnectable with one another, either by a threaded engagement or by a "bayonet-type" engagement, to releasably restrain the assembly in a connected condition.

Abstract: A quick-connect fitting or coupling assembly is adapted for releasably connecting and disconnecting a pair of fluid conduits in fluid communication with one another. The assembly includes a socket on one of the fluid conduits for receiving the other fluid conduit inserted longitudinally therein into a releasable interlocking engagement with one or more resilient barbs or retainer finger members on a retainer member removably disposed within the socket. The assembly also preferably includes lateral support members for laterally supporting the fluid conduits relative to one another and thus strengthening the connection therebetween. The assembly also includes a feature in which the retainer member is interconnectable with the socket in a releasable interlocking engagement, preferably by way of one or more resilient locking finger members that are resiliently biased laterally outwardly with tabs that engage complementary openings in the socket member when the retainer member is inserted into the socket member.

Abstract: A quick-connect fitting or coupling assembly is adapted for releasably connecting and disconnecting a pair of fluid conduits in fluid communication with one another. The assembly includes a socket on one of the fluid conduits for receiving the other fluid conduit inserted longitudinally therein into an interlocking engagement with a resilient barb or finger member on a retainer member disposed within the socket. A removal member is selectively slidably movable in the socket for deflecting the barb or finger member out of such interlocking engagement in order to remove the previously inserted fluid conduit. The assembly also preferably includes lateral support members for laterally supporting the fluid conduits relative to one another and thus strengthening the connection therebetween. The preferred embodiment includes a feature by which the fitting assembly is relatively tamper-resistant.

Abstract: An adjustable arm rest and console assembly is disclosed wherein the angular attitude or pitch, as well as the height, of the arm rest portion of the assembly are adjustable independently of one another in order to maximize user comfort. The mechanism for adjusting the angular attitude of the arm rest portion of the assembly, and for holding the arm rest portion in a preselected pivotally adjusted position, preferably includes a ratchet sub-assembly and a trip element for allowing selective incremental pivotal movement of the arm rest portion and for selectively releasing the ratchet sub-assembly, respectively.

Abstract: An adjustable arm rest for a vehicle in which the arm rest is supported for both vertical and angular adjustment by means of rack and pawl mechanisms. Adjustment is achieved by moving the arm rest upwardly in increments to selected positions. The arm rest can be returned to its initial lower position by first moving the arm rest to its full upper position after which it is free to return to its lowest position by way of release elements which permit or prevent operation of the rack and pawl mechanism.

Abstract: A device for selectively modifying the vacuum level provided by a variable vacuum source is described, which generally includes a housing having two inlet ports and an outlet port. The first inlet port provides communication between the housing and the vacuum source. The second inlet provides communication between the housing and the atmosphere. The outlet port provides communication between the housing and a vacuum responsive device. A first valve assembly is contained in the housing for controlling the communication between the first inlet port and a control chamber in the housing, such that the maximum vacuum level reached by the vacuum source beyond a predeterminable vacuum level is maintained in the control chamber. A passageway is formed in the housing for providing communication between the control chamber and the outlet port.

Abstract: A power adjustable arm rest assembly is disclosed wherein the angular altitude or pitch, as well as the vertical height, of a movable arm rest portion are adjustable independently of one another in order to maximize user comfort. The mechanisms for independently adjusting the angular and vertical positions include powered actuating devices near either end of the movable arm rest portion that are connected to a fixed mounting member in order to accommodate angular adjustment. The actuating devices further include extendible and retractable armature members pivotally interconnected to the movable arm rest portion and are energizable and deenergizable in order to respectively urge the movable arm rest portion to, or hold the movable arm rest portion in, preselected adjusted positions.

Abstract: A two position control valve having a body member with a control surface and a slide member incorporating a seal supported by the body member for sliding movement relative to the control surface and forming a control chamber placing selected ones of a plurality of control ports in communication with each other.

Abstract: A device for releasably and adjustably securing objects relative to each other such as hanging a picture frame relative to a wall. The device includes a flexible elongated strap slidably received by a latch mechanism. The strap and latch mechanism have complementary locking teeth permitting movement of the latch mechanism in one direction on the strap but preventing movement in the opposite direction. Means are provided to maintain the teeth in disengaged relationship so that the latch mechanism may be freely moved in both directions relative to the strap.

Abstract: Apparatus for ejecting water from a fuel system having a fuel reservoir with a water trap which is open to a pump in the presence of water and closed in the absence of water. The pump operates each time the engine is started to receive a charge of water and each time the engine is stopped to discharge the charge of water to the exterior of the reservoir.

Abstract: A control device for use in an air induction system of an internal combustion engine having a spark ignition system for maintaining a vacuum operated device actuated once the engine has started independently of fluctuations in vacuum pressure in which the device has a housing with chambers communicating with a source of vacuum and with the device to be operated and in which fluid communication between the chambers is regulated by a first valve operated in response to energization and de-energization of the ignition system and a second valve which permits fluid flow from the device to be actuated through the source of vacuum pressure but prevents fluid flow in the opposite direction.

Abstract: An adjustable threaded member for repeated adjustment to selected position in which a nylon insert acts against complementary threads to frictionally resist rotation of the threaded members. The nylon insert is in a recess, at least one outer end of which is enlarged to form spaces forwardly and rearwardly of the insert in the direction of rotation of the screw for the purpose of accumulating particles and a distorted portion of the nylon insert.

Abstract: A vacuum pressure regulator responsive to the pressure established at a variable source of pressure such as the manifold of an engine to move a valve element in proportion to such pressure to admit air at atmospheric pressure to mix with air at vacuum pressure thereby momentarily reducing the level of vacuum pressure made available for the operation of various vacuum operated devices.

Abstract: Apparatus for injecting coolant into the fuel-air mixture supplied to a turbocharged internal combustion engine in which coolant is stored in a reservoir that is connected to the outlet side of a turbocharger compressor and is pressurized during times that the turbocharger is generating positive pressures above a predetermined level. The pressure in the reservoir forces coolant to the inlet side of the turbocharger to cool fuel and injection is interrupted when the pressures are below that level and cooling of the fuel-air mixture is not required.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling the delivery of fluid pressure to and from a device to be operated in response to a control pressure. The device to be operated can be activated in one embodiment and deactivated in another enbodiment of the invention by the supply of control pressure with both embodiments of the valve assembly employing a major number of common parts.

Abstract: A temperature responsive time delay valve in which free flow of fluid is afforded above a predetermined temperature level and in which a delayed fluid flow is achieved in one direction and free fluid flow in the opposite direction below the predetermined temperature level. The temperature responsive valve portion incorporates a bimetal disc which is supported at its outer periphery by O-rings to provide a resilient mounting and a fluid seal requiring passage of fluid through a central aperture in the disc.

Abstract: An archery quiver for detachable connection to an archery bow having a telescoping prong and socket mounting arrangement in which all of the components are made of plastic and in which the prong and socket are locked relative to each other by a deflectable plastic latch and latch release mechanism. The latch is deflected upon relative movement of the prong and socket to permit telescoping after which the latch returns to its original position to prevent separation. A separate release mechanism is used to deflect the latch to permit detachment of the quiver from a bow.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling the delivery of fluid pressure to and from a device to be operated in response to a control pressure. The device to be operated can be activated in one embodiment and deactivated in another embodiment of the invention by the supply of control pressure with both embodiments of the valve assembly employing a major number of common parts.

Abstract: An adjustable frame assembly for releasably clamping fabric material for needlework in which four identical frame members are detachable and adjustable relative to each other to form a frame of a selected size and which employs clamping elements cooperating with the frame to hold fabric material in a taut relationship to the frame without puncturing the fabric.