Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising or resulting from the admixing of: a) 50 to 99 mass % of one or more base oils; b) 0.1 to 15 mass % of one or more functionalized olefin copolymer having an Mn of from 10,000 to 35,000 g/mol; c) 0.1 to 20 mass % of one or more detergents wherein the detergent comprises at least one calcium detergent having a TBN of more than 100 mg KOH/g; at least one calcium detergent having a TBN of 100 mg KOH/g or less; and at least one magnesium detergent, where the difference in the TBN's for the Ca detergents is at least 100 mg KOH/g; d) 0.01 to 40 mass % of one or more dispersants wherein the dispersants comprise at least one borated dispersant and at least one non borated dispersant; e) 0.01 to 20 of mass % sulfurized fatty acid ester; f) 0.01 to 5 mass % of one or more amine or phenol based antioxidants; and g) 0.001 to 15 mass % of molybdenum containing compound, where the lubricating oil composition has: 1) a sulfated ash content of 0.

Abstract: An odor removal system for a toilet includes an odor intake unit, a first conduit assembly, a pump unit, a second conduit assembly and a base. The odor removal system is preferably easy installable onto any toilet and effectively removes odor particles during use of the toilet, thereby substantially preventing the odor particles from dispersing about the room and causing an unpleasant odor in the room.

Abstract: The invention provides a microfluidic system for monitoring the condition of lubricating oil. The microfluidic system comprises a microfluidic device with at least one microchannel (40) configured to allow a sample of lubricating oil (52a) to pass therethrough as a laminar flow. The device has at least one separating device (41) configured to selectively separate at least one component (54b) from the lubricating oil (52a) in the fluid flow. The microfluidic system also comprises a detector device (20, 22) configured to detect the presence and/or measure at least one property of the at least one component passing through the microfluidic device after separation in the microchannel (40).

Abstract: A reticle for an optical gun sight is provided having a plurality of vertical reference lines which extend below a horizontal reference line. The grid pattern of vertical reference lines and horizontal reference lines further provide a pattern of at least five vertical lines which extend below a horizontal reference line to a left side of a vertical center line and a second pattern of at least five reference lines which extend below the horizontal reference line and to a right of a vertical center line.

Abstract: A reticle for an optical gun sight is provided having a plurality of vertical reference lines which extend below a horizontal reference line. The grid pattern of vertical reference lines and horizontal reference lines further provide a pattern of at least five vertical lines which extend below a horizontal reference line to a left side of a vertical center line and a second pattern of at least five reference lines which extend below the horizontal reference line and to a right of a vertical center line.

Abstract: A turbine flowpath apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a flowpath component exposed at least partially to a primary combustion gas flowpath of the engine, the flowpath component comprising low-ductility material; a metallic annular stationary structure surrounding the flowpath component, including a bearing surface which bears against the flowpath component, so as to restrain the flowpath component from axial movement in a first direction; and a spring element disposed between the flowpath component and the stationary structure which resilient urges the flowpath component in the first direction against the bearing surface.

Abstract: A doorbell bypass switch that includes a base switch coupled to a doorbell, the base switch is activated and deactivated to temporarily disable and reactivate the doorbell and a pair of wires coupled to the base switch, the pair of wires includes a first wire and a second wire. The doorbell bypass switch also includes a plurality of wire clips that includes a first wire clip, a second wire clip and a third wire clip and a wire nut coupled to a second end of the first wire and to a first end of a white power wire, the white power wire to provide electrical power to the doorbell bypass switch.

Abstract: A turbine flowpath apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a flowpath component exposed at least partially to a primary combustion gas flowpath of the engine, the flowpath component comprising low-ductility material; a metallic annular stationary structure surrounding the flowpath component, including a bearing surface which bears against the flowpath component, so as to restrain the flowpath component from axial movement in a first direction; and a spring element disposed between the flowpath component and the stationary structure which resilient urges the flowpath component in the first direction against the bearing surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal power control module for automatic transmissions. The power control module includes a processor and at least two sensor inputs that convey engine and vehicle data to the processor. This data may include vehicle speed, engine temperature, throttle position, engine RPM, and other operational parameters. Both the type and number of data input to the processor may be changed to accommodate different engine and transmission combinations. At least two outputs convey commands from the processor to the transmission. Program circuitry defines the gear shift pattern of the transmission according to the engine and vehicle sensor data. This program circuitry can be programmed to define an optimal gear shift pattern for any combination of engine and transmission, independent of make and model.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal power control module for automatic transmissions. The power control module includes a processor and at least two sensor inputs that convey engine and vehicle data to the processor. This data may include vehicle speed, engine temperature, throttle position, engine RPM, and other operational parameters. Both the type and number of data input to the processor may be changed to accommodate different engine and transmission combinations. At least two outputs convey commands from the processor to the transmission. Program circuitry defines the gear shift pattern of the transmission according to the engine and vehicle sensor data. This program circuitry can be programmed to define an optimal gear shift pattern for any combination of engine and transmission, independent of make and model.

Abstract: The invention is a radiation curable coating containing an antimicrobial agent, where upon irradiation with UV light, the radiation curable coating rapidly cures to a polymeric coating. The polymeric coating has durable antimicrobial properties, being especially effective at preventing the growth of Staphylococcus aureaus and Kleibsella pneumoniae on wood flooring and furniture. The major components in the radiation curable coating are a urethane acrylic oligomer, a radiation cure package, an antimicrobial agent, a cross-linking agent, and optionally, an additive package. The radiation curable urethane oligomer is a relatively short chain backbone urethane polymer that is end capped with a radiation curable moiety, where the moiety is an acrylic. The cross-linking agent is one or more monomers used to lower the viscosity and promote cross-linking, and include acrylate esters of mono-, di-, tri-, or tetrafunctional alcohols. The radiation cure package contains at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a kit for improving the repair of a transmission. The kit contains the components in a fashion that is well organized. Further, while some individual components are stored in the kit, others are preassembled into subassemblies. For example, a subassembly can be preassembled to factory level tolerances. Thus, during the repair, the defective subassembly can be removed and the preassembled replacement can be installed. This saves a great amount of time for the repair. It also makes the refurbished transmission less likely to fail. If the kit contains all of the transmission parts, then it is likely that all or only a portion of the parts will be used during the repair. In the event that all parts are not used, the repair man can place the unused parts back into the kit, along with the used parts, and the kit can be returned for a partial refund or a credit.

Abstract: Saw mill apparatus and method are disclosed which provide improved cutting of logs. The saw mill apparatus supports and advances a log towards the saw mill's saw assembly and cuts the log longitudinally by a pair of parallel band saws. Blade guides are mounted to the blades of each of the band saws and are movable along the blades toward and away from the log being cut. The diameter of the log is sensed at plural longitudinal positions thereof and the blade guides are displaced along the band saw blades in response to each of the sensed diameters so that the blade guides are continuously positioned in close proximity to the log while it is being cut.

Abstract: An armrest for dental chairs and the like can be rotated 90.degree. in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis to permit easier entry and exit of a patient to and from the chair. The armrest is automatically locked at either the forward position or the 90.degree. position and is unlocked simply by lifting vertically on the armrest. A single set screw for connecting the armrest to the dental chair not only makes the armrest operable but also allows the armrest to be offered as an optional feature of the dental chair.