Abstract: When an engine cooling water temperature (Tw) detected by a cooling water temperature detection means (37C) exceeds a predetermined judgment water temperatures (Tw1 and Tw2) during the forced regeneration control of a filter using exhaust gas temperature raising means (351C), the actuation of the exhaust gas temperature raising means (351C) is interrupted. Thereby, in the case of the exhaust gas purification system having a DPF apparatus (13), it is possible to prevent a water temperature meter in a driver seat from abnormally rising during the forced regeneration of a DPF (13b) and to prevent a driver from taking the abnormal rise of the water temperature meter for an engine trouble.

Abstract: A method for operating a catalytic converter used for purifying the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, and a device for implementing the method, which provide for an open-loop or closed-loop control of the reagent fill level in the catalytic converter to a predefined storage setpoint value. The targeted stipulation of the storage setpoint value ensures, on one hand, that in non-stationary states of the internal combustion engine, there is a sufficient quantity of reagent available for the completest possible removal of at least one unwanted exhaust-gas component, and on the other hand, a reagent slip is avoided.

Abstract: A method for controlling the temperature and/or space velocity of exhaust gas provides control of the maximum temperature of the exhaust gas to prevent thermal damage to the Diesel engine components and associated aftertreatment devices during regeneration of the aftertreatment devices. The method includes controlling intake and/or exhaust valve opening timing and duration, either singly or in combination with selective individual cylinder cutout, in response to sensed engine operating parameters.

Abstract: There is provided a multicylinder internal combustion engine. Branches of an exhaust manifold are connected to a common exhaust gas sensor via respective exhaust communication passages. The exhaust gas sensor detects the exhaust air-fuel ratio of each cylinder. The distance from exhaust ports of the engine to the exhaust gas sensor is set to be shorter than the distance from the exhaust ports to a catalyst disposed in an exhaust pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of operating a dynamic exhaust system of a motorcycle engine. The method includes providing a valve in the exhaust system that is movable to direct exhaust gases between a first flow path through the exhaust system and a second flow path through the exhaust system. The method includes actuating the valve at a first speed to redirect exhaust gases from the first flow path to the second flow path and actuating the valve at a second speed greater than the first speed to redirect exhaust gases from the second flow path to the first flow path.

Abstract: An air powered engine that includes at least one pair of diametrically opposing cylinders, a piston in, and fluidly dividing into a first space and a second space, each cylinder, a connecting rod pivotally connected to each piston, a crankshaft pivotally receiving each connecting rod, a pair of solenoid valves in fluid communication with the first space and the second space, respectively, of each of the cylinders, an intake manifold in fluid communication with one valve of the pair of solenoid valves of each space for communicating with the ambient, an exhaust manifold in fluid communication with the other valve of the pair of solenoid valves of each space, an oil pump in fluid communication with the exhaust manifold, and an oil reservoir containing the oil pump therein.

Abstract: A regenerative energy management system (1) adapted for use with a compound vehicle including a prime mover, drive train and a trailer (2) including independent wheels (3) isolated from the prime mover drive train. The system (1) includes energy accumulation means (5) operable selectively to store and release energy through controlled receipt and release of pressurised hydraulic fluid; a positive displacement hydraulic pump/motor assembly (8) in fluid communication with the energy accumulation means (5); and a low-pressure hydraulic reservoir (9) in fluid communication with pump/motor assembly. The pump/motor assembly (8) has a drive shaft for connection to at least one of the wheels (3).

Abstract: A system according to this invention for transmitting power hydraulically to and from the wheels of a motor vehicle includes an accumulator containing fluid at relatively high pressure, a reservoir containing fluid at lower pressure, and a pump/motor driveably connected to the wheels and having an inlet, an outlet, and a variable volumetric displacement for pumping fluid between the accumulator and the reservoir. A first circuit connects the inlet to the reservoir and the outlet to the accumulator. A second circuit, which connects the inlet to the accumulator and the outlet to the reservoir, includes a first path having a low flow rate capacity, a second path having a higher flow rate capacity. A controller switches between pumping operation and motoring operation, opens and closes the first path during motoring operation, and reduces the displacement before switching between pumping operation and motoring operation.

Abstract: A steering speed-computing section (81) to differentiate a steering angle of a steering wheel from a steering angle sensor (18) to compute the steering speed signal, a low-pass filter (82) to cut high frequency components in the steering speed signal to output a correction steering speed signal, a switching section (87) to switch the cut-off frequency in the low-pass filter to be higher at the time of determining a high-speed steering condition, and a flow quantity-computing section (85) to compute a target flow quantity supplied to a power steering output section (8) based on the steering angle signal and the correction steering speed signal are provided to control a flow quantity of an operating oil supplied to the power steering output section (8) for the target flow quantity.

Abstract: A system and method for actuating a load by means of the conversion of hydraulic energy to reciprocating movement of a piston assembly within a chamber. The piston assembly includes a float, and the fluid within the chamber is alternately withdrawn into fluid conveying pipes or channels and returned to the chamber under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: A shape memory material inductive heating arrangement comprising an array of coils capable of carrying an alternating electrical current and generating a magnetic field, a shape memory element having a first modulus and a second modulus, the second modulus greater than the first, characterised in that the array of coils and shape memory element are in effective range so that when an alternating current is passed through the coils the shape memory element is subject to the magnetic field and heated thereby, the induced heat sufficient to change the modulus of the shape memory material from the first to the second modulus.

Abstract: Integrated air separation units with a petrochemical process. This invention provides an integrated process and gas treatment process wherein at least one first pressurized gas derived from a first process at a first site is expanded. Using the work generated by the expansion of at least one pressurized gas, a first gas compressor at the first site is driven, operates, and removes compressed gas from the first gas compressor. At least part of the compressed gas from the first gas compressor is sent to a gas treatment unit located at a remote second site. At least part of the compressed gas sent from the first site to the second site is treated in the gas treatment unit. At least one fluid from the gas treatment unit is removed and at least part of the fluid removed from the gas treatment unit is sent to the first site.

Abstract: Parameters of an actuation distance model are adapted for an exhaust turbocharger actuator. For this, in the stationary or quasi-stationary operating state of the internal combustion engine, a first actuator is activated in the exhaust tract. The parameters of the actuation distance model are adapted on the basis of a comparison of the actual and target values for a modified state variable at the turbine. The change brought about by activation of the first actuator is compensated by activation of a second actuator in the fresh air tract.

Abstract: Combustion devices described herein comprise a compliant combustion chamber wall or segment. The compliant segment deforms during combustion in the combustion chamber. Some devices may include a compliant wall configured to stretch responsive to pressure generated by combustion of a fuel in the combustion chamber. A coupling portion translates deformation of the compliant segment or wall into mechanical output. One or more ports are configured to inlet an oxygen source and fuel into the combustion chamber and to outlet exhaust gases from the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A light and efficient engine for air vehicles, ground vehicles, boats, ships, and submarines. The engine operates in a closed and controlled gas environment according to the radiometric principles. It comprises a multiplicity of specially fabricated modules used as vanes for large torque generation upon application of temperature gradients. High efficiency heat pumps are used to maintain the temperature gradients. The engine is quiet, does not burn hydrocarbon fuels, and is more resistant, efficient, and compact than previously proposed radiometric devices. The engine can be used in vehicles completely immerged in liquids.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a main fuel injector for receiving compressor discharge air and mixing the air with fuel for flow to a downstream catalytic section. The main fuel injector includes an array of venturis each having an inlet, a throat and a diffuser. A main fuel supply plenum between forward and aft plates supplies fuel to secondary annular plenums having openings for supplying fuel into the inlets of the venturis upstream of the throats. The diffusers transition from a circular cross-section at the throat to multiple discrete angularly related side walls at the diffuser exits without substantial gaps therebetween. With this arrangement, uniform flow distribution of the fuel/air, velocity and temperature is provided at the catalyst inlet.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a main fuel injector for receiving compressor discharge air and mixing the air with fuel for flow to a downstream catalytic section. The main fuel injector includes an array of venturis each having an inlet, a throat and a diffuser. A main fuel supply plenum between forward and aft plates supplies fuel to secondary annular plenums having openings for supplying fuel into the inlet of the venturis upstream of the throat. The diffusers transition from a circular cross-section at the throat to multiple discrete angularly related side walls at the diffuser exits without substantial gaps therebetween. With this arrangement, uniform flow distribution of the fuel/air, velocity and temperature is provided at the catalyst inlet.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a main fuel injector for receiving compressor discharge air and mixing the air with fuel for flow to a downstream catalytic section. The main fuel injector includes an array of venturis each having an inlet, a throat and a diffuser. A main fuel supply plenum between forward and aft plates supplies fuel to secondary annular plenums having openings for supplying fuel into the inlets of the venturis upstream of the throats. Each diffuser transitions from a circular cross-section at the throat to multiple discrete angularly related side walls at the diffuser exit. Gaps between circumferentially and radially spaced diffusers at their exits are eliminated. With this arrangement, uniform flow distribution of the fuel/air, velocity and temperature is provided at the catalyst inlet.

Abstract: A fuel injector for a gas turbine combustor is disclosed which includes a feed arm having a flange for mounting the injector within the combustor and a fuel nozzle depending from the feed arm for injecting fuel into the combustor for combustion. An optical sensor array is operatively associated with the fuel nozzle for observing combustor flame characteristics. The optical sensor array includes a plurality of sapphire rods positioned to be close enough to the combustor flame to oxidize soot deposits thereon.

Abstract: Under certain conditions, the fuel delivery system can contribute to the formation of strong dynamic pressures in the combustor of a turbine engine. Embodiments of the invention provide a system for dynamically stiffening the fuel supply passage to suppress damaging combustion dynamics. To that end, a Helmholtz resonator can be placed along and in branched relation to the fuel supply passage. The resonator can produce the effect of adding a pressure release opening at a selected location in the fuel line, causing a shift in the fuel line pressure wave pattern that blocks fuel flow fluctuations at the outlet of the fuel passage at the frequency of the oscillation. The pressure wave shift results in a shifting of the volume velocity wave pattern. Ideally, the resonator can be positioned along the flow path such that the volume velocity of the fuel at the fuel passage exit is minimized.

Abstract: A thermoelectric unit for a thermoelectric insulated container. The thermoelectric unit is configured to be inserted in a small opening in the insulated container. A cold side heat sink is mounted on the portion of the thermoelectric unit that extends inside of the insulated container, and a hot side heat sink is mounted on a portion of the thermoelectric unit that extends outside. The thermoelectric unit is arranged so that a thermoelectric module for the thermoelectric unit, the cold side heat sink, and the hot side heat sink are aligned linearly. A hot side fan and motor unit is mounted on the outside of the hot side heat sink and a cold side fan and motor unit is mounted on the outside of the cold side heat sink. The hot and cold side fan and motor units may also be mounted linearly with the hot and cold side heat sinks.

Abstract: Liquid nitrogen is filled in a low temperature vessel; an ejector that sucks liquid nitrogen by blowing a cooling agent (liquid or gas) such as low temperature helium gas or liquid helium of pressure higher than in the space within the vessel is disposed in the vessel; the liquid nitrogen blown with the cooling agent is cooled by the cooling agent to become fine particles of solid nitrogen which fall down; and gas in a space of the vessel is discharged out of the vessel so as to maintain the pressure of the space higher than the atmospheric pressure. A gaseous phase of liquid nitrogen in an adiabatic vessel is depressurized to vaporize nitrogen in a liquid phase so that a temperature of the nitrogen is reached to the triple point of nitrogen by lowering temperature thereby and solid nitrogen is produced by keeping at the triple point, and that the produced solid nitrogen is transformed into slush by stirring the content of the adiabatic vessel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a removably attachable compact desiccant cartridge that is useful in lowering the dew point of a medically useful gas, which is liquefied by a cryogenic device. The desiccant cartridge of the present invention comprises a gas feedstream inlet, a dehumidifying zone which comprises a desiccant material, and a dehumidified gas feedstream outlet. The present invention also provides a method for using the same.

Abstract: An air conditioner is configured with a plurality of utilization units, such that an increase in the cost of parts constituting a refrigerant circuit is prevented even if the maximum working pressure of the refrigerant circuit increases. The air conditioner has a plurality of utilization units, a vapor compression type refrigerant circuit with an accumulator. The refrigerant circuit has a high pressure unit for handling a high-pressure refrigerant at a maximum working pressure of 3.3 MPa or higher, and a low pressure unit for handling only low-pressure refrigerant at a maximum working pressure of less than 3.3 MPa. The accumulator is one of the parts constituting the low pressure unit and is capable of pooling refrigerant circulating inside the refrigerant circuit as liquid refrigerant. The refrigerant that flows through the low pressure unit and the high pressure unit is preferably R410A.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with shelf compartments and/or drawers for the storage of goods provided with transponders, wherein the shelf compartments and/or the drawers each carry a reading antenna with the reading antenna being integrated in the shelf compartment or in the drawer.

Abstract: A thermal transfer device having a first substrate layer, a second substrate layer and first and second electrodes disposed between the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer. The thermal transfer device also includes a release layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and an actuator disposed adjacent the first and second electrodes. The actuator is adapted to separate the first and second electrodes from the release layer to open a thermotunneling gap between the first and second electrodes, and wherein the actuator is adapted to actively control the thermotunneling gap.

Abstract: Improved means for powering and increasing evaporative cooling in an indirect-direct evaporative cooling (IDEC) apparatus are disclosed. Sustainable energy from solar energy mixed with grid power, when needed, power the IDEC device. These DC and AC power sources are seamlessly merged in a unique diode interconnect unit. Improved means for evaporative cooling include a rayon-based flocking on the wet side of molded plastic indirect evaporative cooling plates. Separate wet and dry passages through those plates are facilitated by a unique means for clamping the upper ends of the plates. These clamping means also add to the structural integrity of an array of plates so that the array can be inserted in and removed from a housing containing other operational components of the IDEC such as fan, direct cooling plates and water distribution means.

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide an auxiliary air-conditioning system for a vehicle having a vehicle engine for powering the vehicle and a main air-conditioning system powered by the vehicle engine. The main air-conditioning system includes a main compressor powered by the vehicle engine, an evaporator and a main condenser, the evaporator and the main condenser being connected to the main compressor by conduits suitable for carrying a refrigerant. There are two independent evaporator conduits in the evaporator, a first of the evaporator conduits being connected to the main compressor and to the main condenser. A second of the evaporator conduits is capable of connecting to an auxiliary compressor of an auxiliary air-conditioning system. The main air-conditioning system is installed in the vehicle at the time of original assembly of the vehicle. In one embodiment the main condenser has two independent condenser conduits.

Abstract: A beverage cooler includes a receptacle, adjustable platform and raising mechanism. The receptacle has a bottom, walls and an open top. The platform has at least one orifice, at least one guide and a threaded orifice. The raising mechanism includes at least one track, a threaded shaft and a rotating mechanism to move the platform between an upper and lower position. The rotating mechanism is a crank or an electric motor. In another variant, the threaded shaft is located centrally on the bottom with the mating threaded orifice located centrally on the platform. In yet another variant, the threaded shaft is located adjacent an edge on the bottom with the threaded orifice located adjacent an edge of the platform. In other variants of the invention, the receptacle includes insulation, wheels, handles, a drain opening and an inner wall, outer wall and an evacuated space between the inner and outer wall.

Abstract: An evaporative coil for a condenser assembly in a refrigeration system, the evaporative coil having a portion of its length received in a tubular cladding made of corrosion resistant material, for example, stainless steel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional constant temperature refrigerator comprising a compressor (1), an evaporator (16), a condenser (23), a cabinet (37), and freezing compartments (9), wherein the refrigerator further includes a closed cold air flow duct (15) and a negative thermal carrier assembly. The freezing compartments (9) are disposed in the cabinet (37). The closed cold air flow duct (15) is located at a back portion of the cabinet (37). The evaporator (16) is placed in the closed cold air flow duct (15). The negative thermal carrier assembly comprises a negative thermal carrier case (10) filled with negative thermal carriers and a heat pipe (12). The negative thermal carrier case (10) is disposed in each of the freezing compartments (9). A vaporization zone of the heat pipe (12) is extended into the negative thermal carrier case (10), and a condensation zone of the heat pipe (12) is extended into the closed cold air flow duct (15).

Abstract: A method for controlling evaporation temperature in an air conditioning system, especially an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle, comprising a latent cold accumulator which can be cooled by an evaporator (1). The evaporation temperature of a coolant is adjusted inside the evaporator (1) according to requirements to a value lying between a minimum temperature (T_min) and a maximum temperature(T max) lying below the phase transition temperature of the latent medium.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided having a first heat exchanger for heating a cooling liquid, a second heat exchanger, which preferably comprises an evaporator, for cooling the cooling liquid, and a pump for guiding the cooling liquid through the first and second heat exchanger. The system includes a pellet reactor through which cooling liquid is fed, so as to remove impurities from the cooling liquid by grafting the impurities onto graft material in the pellet reactor. A method is also provided for using such a cooling system. An advantage of the system is especially that calcium salts can be grafted onto the graft material, as a result of which the concentration factor of the cooling system can be increased significantly.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the recovery of ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene, and heavier hydrocarbons from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) stream is disclosed. The LNG feed stream is divided into two portions. The first portion is supplied to a fractionation column at an upper mid-column feed point. The second portion is directed in heat exchange relation with a warmer distillation stream rising from the fractionation stages of the column, whereby this portion of the LNG feed stream is partially heated and the distillation stream is totally condensed. The condensed distillation stream is divided into a “lean” LNG product stream and a reflux stream, whereupon the reflux stream is supplied to the column at a top column feed position. The partially heated portion of the LNG feed stream is heated further to partially or totally vaporize it and thereafter supplied to the column at a lower mid-column feed position.

Abstract: A sanitary ear clip display member for trying on a pierced-type earring being substantially U-shaped in configuration and having a pin receiving member attached at one end to a movable clip member and the pin receiving member attached at the other end to a second clip member. The ear clip display member also includes a pivot pin and spring member attached to the one end of the pin receiving member; and to one end of the movable clip member. The movable clip member is movable in a spring biased manner from an opened position to a closed position; and the pin receiving member has a pin receiving passageway for receiving a pin of the pierced-type earring therethrough for displaying the pierced-type earring. The clip members and the pin receiving member form the U-shaped configuration for forming a channel therebetween in order to receive an ear lobe therein allowing the user to try on the pierced-type earrings in a sanitary manner.

Abstract: A jewelry arrangement is described having a base and first and second gemstones connected to the base arrangement, and a method for creating the same. The first and second gemstones may each have a tapered pavilion. The pavilion of the second gemstone points outwardly from the base arrangement, and in a different direction than the pavilion of the first gemstone. The jewelry arrangement may have the second gemstone positioned between the first gemstone and the wearer of the ring, such that the pavilions of the first and second gemstones are positioned in an adjacent, spaced-apart orientation relative to each other. The jewelry arrangement may further be provided with first and second gemstone connection arrangements adapted to hold first and second gemstones to the base arrangement.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for obtaining recycled mixed cullet at a beneficiator and/or a material recovery facility (MRF). The composition of the cullet, or portions thereof, can be certified for use by a party other than the beneficiator and/or the MRF. The recycled mixed cullet can be used, for example, by glass plants to make new glass articles, such as beverage bottles.

Abstract: The column according to the present invention provides greatly increased effective length and tortuosity, per unit length of column material, by providing a smooth or textured, tight radius helical channel or channels within a silica monolith. The capillary according to the present invention is useful in enabling fully automated massively parallel analyses, syntheses, separations and concentrations at reduced costs and higher speed as well as in immobilization, filtration, and miniaturization/acceleration/automation of classical instrumentation for practicality of general deployment in environmental threat monitoring and other applications.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a process for melting and refining vitrifiable materials, such that all or part of the thermal energy necessary for melting the said vitrifiable materials is supplied by the combustion of fossil fuel(s) with at least one oxidizer gas, the said fuel(s)/gas or the gaseous products resulting from the combustion being injected below the level of the mass of vitrifiable materials (7). The refining of the vitrifiable materials after melting takes place at least partly in the form of a “thin layer”. The invention also relates to the device for implementing the process and to its applications.

Abstract: A washing machine capable of reducing operational noise of a drainage pump. The washing machine includes a water tub installed in an outer case, a drainage pump adapted to drain wash water from the water tub, and a fixing device adapted to fix the drainage pump. The fixing device includes a support member extending from the drainage pump, vibration-proof members arranged to support an outer surface of the support member, and fixture members fixed to an inner surface of the outer case and adapted to support outer surfaces of the vibration-proof members.

Abstract: A fabric steam pocket attachment for a steam cleaner having a replaceable fabric pocket that fits snugly over a flat frame having an interior steam nozzle is provided. The frame includes two arms extending outwardly from a base with inwardly projecting fingers to form a rectangular shape. The arms are biased outwardly and may be pressed towards each other to allow for easy placement of the steam pocket on the frame.

Abstract: A washing machine in which the poor heat-resistant laundry is sufficiently wet so that a plurality of water curtain layers are formed at the laundry, thereby preventing the laundry from being stained and damaged when the laundry contacts the steam. According to the present invention, cold water is supplied simultaneously with injection of the steam so that the real temperature of the steam contacting the surfaces of the laundry is lowered, thereby preventing the laundry from being stained and damaged when the laundry contacts the steam.

Abstract: An apparatus and method control dewatering in a drum-type washer so that a dewatering cycle can be selectively modified by a user selection and so that noise and vibration on a dewatering cycle can be reduced. the apparatus includes a key input for selecting a wash course, the selected wash course corresponding to one of a plurality of selectable dewatering courses; memory for storing at least one eccentricity detection reference value per the selectable dewatering course; and a controller for performing the selected wash course based on the stored at least one eccentricity detection reference value. The method includes selecting a wash course, the selected wash course corresponding to one of a plurality of selectable dewatering courses; storing in memory at least one eccentricity detection reference value per the selectable dewatering course; and performing the selected wash course based on the stored at least one eccentricity detection reference value.

Abstract: A drum washing machine including an improved balance weight mounting structure is disclosed. The drum washing machine includes a cabinet which forms an outer appearance of the drum washing machine, a tub disposed in the cabinet such that the tub is balanced in weight between positions opposing to each other on a front wall of the tub with respect to a center of the front wall of the tub, and a drum rotatably disposed in the tub to perform a washing function in accordance with a rotation of a motor attached to a rear wall of the tub. Balance weights are mounted to the front wall of the tub to cause the tub to be balanced in weight between positions opposing to each other on the front wall of the tub with respect to the center of the front wall of the tub.

Abstract: Balance weight is mounted on a tub of a washing machine, balances the tub, and reduces the vibration of the tub. The balance weight comprises a plurality of weight plates piled up, and at least one coupling member securing the weight plates to the tub. The coupling member comprises at least one first member binding the weight plates into a body, and at least one second member stably securing the bound weight plates to the tub.

Abstract: A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile grouting operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall which is disposed spaced from the first wall. A first roller has an axis of rotation which extends through the walls and a second roller has a rotational axis which also extends through the walls. The rollers cooperate with each other to define therebetween a pathway for the passage therethrough of the sponge to be washed and conditioned. The arrangement is such that when the rollers are counter rotated relative to each other, the sponge is squeezed and driven through the passageway so that the sponge is washed and conditioned by the water during passage of the sponge through the passageway.

Abstract: A lockset controller that functions in either a low power sleep mode or an active mode and includes a processor that's inactive in the sleep mode and active in the active mode. A wakeup control module switches the controller from the sleep mode to the active mode when a wakeup event occurs. A key card control module acts as an interface between a key card reader and the controller such that electronic data may be transferred between the two devices. A motor driver module drives an electrical motor that moves a locking mechanism component of the lockset apparatus between locked and unlocked states. The controller switches from sleep to active mode when the processor receives a wakeup signal. Once in active mode, if the processor receives an authorized data signal, the processor transmits a power signal that causes the electrical motor to unlock the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A cylinder lock capable of normal unlocking operation by an authorized key to a locking mechanism which has been illegally operated by an unauthorized key or the like, the cylinder lock comprising an engaging portion that engages a rotor in the rotational direction only when the cylinder moves toward the unlocking member is disposed to a cylinder to engage the rotor and the cylinder thereby rotating the rotor upon subsequent insertion of an authorized key to connect the rotor and the connection member thereby enabling normal unlocking operation.

Abstract: A motorcycle disc lock reminder comprising a key having a head portion carrying a loop, and a key blank portion, said key blank portion being adapted to be received and held in the ignition switch of a motorcycle and being incapable of operating said ignition switch. The disc lock reminder serves to provide a reminder or warning that a disc lock is locked into place on one of the wheels of a motorcycle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for retaining and securing such physical objects to a person participating in athletic activities and the like. The apparatus for retaining a key having a head portion and a shank portion coupled to the head portion includes a body having a wall defining a cavity including a length dimension and a width dimension greater than a proximate length dimension and width dimension of the shank portion when in a storage mode; and a key coupler for operatively retaining the key relative to the cavity in at least two modes, the key moveably proximated to the body to define the storage mode wherein the shank portion is retained within the cavity and an operational mode in which the shank portion extends beyond the body.