Abstract: An improved, preferably oil-less, air compressor assembly includes a frame and at least a first rotatable cam member mounted to the frame for selective rotation relative thereto. The first cam member has a cam profile. A motor is operatively interconnected with the first cam member for rotating the first cam member. A dual-acting piston assembly includes first and second rods operatively interconnected with a piston received in a piston housing, wherein the piston assembly is mounted relative to the cam profile whereby the piston is stroked upon rotation of the first cam member.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving air intake system hydrocarbon trap purging during engine-off time in a hybrid electric vehicle. One method includes opening the throttle during vehicle motion under battery operation and allowing airflow through the trap to purge its contents into the fuel canister via the canister purge valve. Upon transition into the engine-on mode, fuel vapors are released from the canister into the engine intake.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving air intake system hydrocarbon trap purging during engine-off time in a hybrid electric vehicle. One method includes opening the throttle during vehicle motion under battery operation and allowing airflow through the trap to purge its contents into the fuel canister via the canister purge valve. Upon transition into the engine-on mode, fuel vapors are released from the canister into the engine intake.

Abstract: A toilet lid safety lock comprising a rigid base frame (46,32) adapted for slidable placement between a toilet seat assemblies mounting hinges and toilet bowl by loosening existing seat to bowl attachment fasteners (110a,b) and inserting either a side-mount embodiment (FIG. 2) for seat assemblies with distances approximately 2 inches or less between the toilet seat hinges and tank, or a rear-mount embodiment (FIG.

Abstract: A reflective law enforcement vehicle decoy comprises an image of a law enforcement vehicles reflective areas (FIG. 2), such as pursuit lights (12ab), headlights (14ab), decals (18,) numbering area (24), spot light (16) and license plate (20) traced onto a suitable non-reflective surface and separated into groups (FIG. 4), covered with reflective material in various patterns (34,36,38,40), consistent to colors associated with a particular law enforcement agencies marking and coloring schemes, and attached to a suitable mounting platform (42) for placement along a roadway to allow passing motorist headlights to illuminate the decoy, thereby creating the illusion of a law enforcement vehicle (10), causing motorist to reduce speed in targeted areas.