Abstract: A handle for a fishing rod is disclosed which provides increased sensitivity to vibration. In particular the handle is formed from a plurality of cork rings and a plurality of sensor disks having a relatively higher flexural stiffness than cork, such as graphite rings. The principles of the present invention may be used with virtually any type of fishing rod handle, such as a handle with a reel seat for a bait caster reel; a handle with a reel seat for use with a spinning reel and a handle without a reel seat, also known as a Tennessee style handle and assembled to a rod blank to form a fishing rod. Since the handle is formed from both cork rings and sensor disks having a relatively higher flexural stiffness than cork the handle in accordance with the present invention provides increased sensitivity to vibration relative to a cork handle while at the same time provides the same feel as a handle formed from cork that is not as brittle or susceptible to breakage as an all graphite handle.

Abstract: The manually adjustable outrigger moves a trolling pole on a fishing vessel to an elevated, outboard position for trolling and inboard to a lowered position when not in use. The outrigger is operated using an operating handle. Rotating the operating handle in one direction rotates a pole held by the outrigger from an inboard position to the outboard, deployed position. Simultaneously with the rotation in the horizontal plane, the pole is elevated in the vertical plane from a near horizontal position to a suitable trolling angle. The operating handle turns a shaft that communicates the rotation of the handle to an internal drive mechanism, which is housed in a drive mechanism housing. The rotational motion is converted to a linear, vertical action using a ball gear mechanism. A track provided by a bayonet coupler converts the linear vertical motion into a combined vertical and rotational motion.

Abstract: A cylindrical post to which fishing lures and most particularly fly fishing lures are attached. The post is affixed to the lid of a clear plastic bottle. Small permanent magnets are attached to the free end of the post and to the outside of the lid or bottom of the bottle. The various components are fastened together by a lanyard.

Abstract: An animal deterring device has at least two conductive tracks mounted onto elevated portions of a carrier, wherein the carrier comprises multiple repeat units that are coupled to each other to allow side-to-side flexibility while reducing, or even completely eliminating longitudinal extension of the device.

Abstract: Described herein are enhanced performance of antistatic additive compositions for hydrocarbon fuels, the compositions comprising olefin-sulfur dioxide copolymers in combination with polymeric polyamines prepared using an ortho-xylene solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Fischer-Tropsch derived distillate suitable for use as a turbine fuel having a flash point 38° C. minimum measured by ASTM D 56 and a freeze point of ?40° C. or less and further containing not less than 0.01 wt. % oxygen in each of 1-pentanol, 1-hexanol, and 1-heptanol and not more than about 0.01 wt. % oxygen in C8+ linear alcohols. Preferably, the Fischer-Tropsch derived distillate will have a freeze point of at least ?47° C., and more preferably the freeze point of the Fischer-Tropsch derived distillate will be not less than ?50° C. All the wt. % oxygen amounts are on a water free basis.

Abstract: A method for producing a gasifier feedstock with uniform gasification characteristics from a number of biomass sources which each exhibit differences in their drying, pyrolysis, devolatization or gasification characteristics. The method allows biomass from a wide range and sources and with a wide range of gasification characteristics to be utilized within a gasifier without modification of the gasifier unit. The method produces a fuel pellet with controllable size, density and moisture content. The method smoothes any changes in calorific value which may exist between different feedstocks. It has been found that the gasification characteristics of a pellet formed in this way is strongly dependant upon the shape, moisture content and density of the pellet formed and less sensitive to the origin of the biomass feedstock.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising Porphyra, as well as methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Method for avoiding frost damage in crops (35) and/or for improving the fructification at low temperatures, characterized in that it consists in periodically heating and cooling the air on the site of the crops (35) between a minimum and a maximum temperature with a minimal temperature variation of 0.2° C.

Abstract: A system and a method of computer controlled irrigation and fertigation composed of one or more sensors positioned in order to quantify the amount of water and/or nutrients that a plant is consuming.

Abstract: A pot comprising a surrounding wall having a curved portion joined to a flat portion and the surrounding wall has a rim that defines an opening. A base having a flat base portion joined to an end of the surrounding wall opposite the rim. An internal post support structure joined to the flat base portion that extends in a direction toward the rim and having a rectangular cross section. A circular cross section pot having an internal post structure. A ground flower pot comprising a ground base, a lawn wall and an opposed garden wall joined to the base. A flower pot link segment comprising a link base, a lawn wall, an opposed garden wall joined to the base, with a first tube joined proximal a first end of the link base and a second tube of lesser diameter joined proximal the second end of the link base.

Abstract: A method for recycling the waste heat generated from an external process, which is fuelled by syngas, into a gasification process to enhance the energy density of the syngas produced as well as the overall gasification efficiency of the system. A method is provided for utilizing the waste heat contained in a stream exiting in the syngas fueled process to vaporize water and produce steam. The steam is then upgraded by first exchanging energy with the hot syngas exiting the gasifier and then within the gasifier itself to a temperature where significant steam gasification of the biomass occurs. The process within the gasifier is driven by introducing a small amount of air into the gasifier such that some biomass is directly combusted to provide the heat required by the process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a door system, comprising: a door structure; a body comprising one or more components disposed thereon; a first module having an upper cavity and a lower cavity, the upper cavity adapted to at least partially surround a first side of a window glass and the lower cavity adapted to at least partially engage the body; a second module adapted to at least partially surround a second side of the window glass and adapted to at least partially contact the upper cavity of the first module; and a trim module adapted to at least partially cover the core module.

Abstract: A door core module and integrated door system are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the core module includes a molded panel having two or more channels injection molded therein, and a plurality of notches formed in an upper surface of the panel arranged about the panel to provide control break points. In at least one specific embodiment, the integrated door system includes an outer panel, an inner panel, and a core module. The core module includes two or more channels injection molded therewith and a plurality of notches formed in an upper surface thereof. The notches are arranged about the core module to provide control break points. Further, the core module is adapted to attach to either the outer panel or the inner panel.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a chemical-mechanical polishing slurry for shallow trench isolation, more concretely, to a chemical-mechanical polishing slurry comprising an aqueous abrasive solution comprised of deionized water, polishing particles, and a polishing particle dispersant; and an aqueous additive solution comprised of a carboxylic acid polymer compound, a nitrogen-containing organic cyclic compound, and an amine-group compound. The removal selectivity of the slurry may be improved by significantly lowering the speed of polishing of nitride film by adding a nitrogen-containing organic cyclic compound to an acrylic acid polymer compound, and by increasing the speed of removal of silicon oxide film by adding an amine-group compound, which is an accelerator of hydrolysis of silicon oxide film.

Abstract: A gutter system (10) for channelling rainwater flowing into a downpipe comprising a trough (24) extending the length of the gutter system (10), the trough (24) being adapted to be mounted to a building below and generally parallel to the roofline (14) of the building. The trough (24) is adapted to be connected to at least one downpipe so that water collecting in the trough (24) can flow into and down the downpipe. A debris exclusion panel (20) is provided which extends the length of and overlies the trough (24) the debris exclusion panel (20) having a first longitudinal edge adapted to be positioned underneath the roofline (14) of the building, and a second longitudinal edge opposite the first longitudinal edge and which is adjacent to, or extends beyond an edge of the trough remote from the building. The debris exclusion panel (20) is inclined to the horizontal such that the first longitudinal edge is higher than the second longitudinal edge.

Abstract: An access floor assembly includes a base floor, a substructure mounted to the base floor, a bearing plate, formed with a first cavity, mounted to the substructure and disposed apart from the base floor, an isolator plate, formed with a second cavity, overlying the bearing plate, a ball disposed between the bearing plate and the isolator plate contacting the first and second cavities, and a floor plate coupled to the isolator plate and together forming an access floor disposed at an elevated location relative to the base floor.

Abstract: A car barrier includes two posts and a plurality of bars are connected between the two posts. Each bar includes a retractable inner tube. Two respective top ends of the two posts are in contact with a vehicle ceiling and two respectively lower ends of the two posts are connected with two respective connection devices. Two clamping units are connected to the two connection devices and each clamping unit includes two members and each member has a notch defined in an inner surface thereof. The first member and the second member clamp a support rod of a head restraint between the first and second notches.

Abstract: Storm shield guides air flow and debris contained therein over and around the structure(s) it is shielding; and in so doing takes the force of the air flow and channels it to the ground by the use of ballistic straps and cloth that covers trusses that are connected to concrete and steel foundations. The storm shield also counteracts lift created by high winds as they flow over the structure, and holds the structure down in place.

Abstract: Concrete masonry units, CMU, windows and doors are flashed by applying a side flashing to the top and sides of the rough opening before blocking, applying a sill pan in the bottom of the rough opening, and then installing the window or door. Portions of the side flashings on the top and sides of the rough opening are then bent over the side and top window or door flanges so that a portion of the side flashings may be adhered or otherwise fastened to the flanges to provide a seal.

Abstract: A roof pass-through and method for the production of same. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: The invention provides technology for building houses and many other structures using logs. Log-positioning apparatuses are provided. Also provided are assemblies that include a plurality of logs and a plurality of log-positioning apparatuses. Finally, various log building methods are provided.

Abstract: In a wall exterior structure, an exterior base is formed of a number of vertical furring strips and a number of lateral furring strips, which are arranged in lattice to each other, each furring strip being a C-shaped channel material. A latch tongue, formed to an upright piece of each vertical furring strip, is latched to an upper through hole in each lateral furring strip. The upright piece is disposed at the position where a vertical furring strip intersects a lateral furring strip. The exterior base is provided by fixing the vertical furring strips on the surface of an outer heat insulating layer. An exterior material is hung to the exterior base so that an outer wall is made through a simple work. A ventilation space of about 5 mm, depending on the thickness of the vertical furring strip, is defined outside the outer heat insulating layer. The ventilation space is generally about 2 cm in thick. Hence, the reduced ventilation space can improve the heat insulation property of a building.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building component for forming floor and/or wall coverings, for example tile or parquet floorings. According to said invention, the inventive building component comprises a support layer (1) and a layer (2) which is connected thereto and consists of at least one coating element (3) forming a floor or wall surface. Said building component also comprises a device (7, 8) for connecting similar building components applied to a floor or a wall. Said support layer (1) is preferably connected to the coating element (3) by means of an intermediate layer (4) which is foamed or sprayed on the support layer (1) and on the building component.

Abstract: The roofing system is a system that allows for numerous shingles to be attached to the roof of a house without using nails, releasably interlocking the shingles to each other and also attaching the shingles to the surface of the roof. The roofing system includes at least a single foundation layer of readily releasable fastening material, such as hook and loop material, affixed to the roof, and a plurality of shingles releasably attached to the foundation layer. The shingles are overlapped onto each other in rows and held both to each other and the foundation layer. The shingles may additionally laterally overlap each other to provide a greater level of resistance to the elements.

Abstract: Perforations of a board for building material are formed by a number of recesses (13), or a number of recesses (13) and through-holes (12). A bottom face (16) of the recess forms a face for screwing or driving the fixing element (70) thereto. A color of the bottom face is set to have a brightness of color decreased in comparison with a color of a surface (18) of the board. A substrate of the board is a gypsum board and the bottom face of the recess is formed by a liner paper for gypsum board. According to such a board, a region for screwing or driving the fixing element thereto can be ensured without impairing regularity, uniformity or architectural design of the perforations, and putty finishing or the like for an exposed part of the fixing element can be omitted.

Abstract: An extended length graded lumber fabrication system features a number of fabrication stages along a substantially continuous fabrication path providing high through put fabrication of graded lumber of extended length from low quality raw lumber. The fabrication stages include reject recognition stages, a supply lumber grading stage, a finger jointing stage and a final grading stage for the extended length lumber. The fabrication system is configured in conjunction with the particularities of low quality raw lumber to minimize grade fluctuations, increase grade bandwidth and minimize raw lumber waste during fabrication of extended length graded lumber, which may be used in wooden truss joists. The use of low quality raw lumber cut from small diameter tree trunks is environmentally beneficial. It contributes to preserve old growth and to use lighter and environmentally less invasive timber harvesting machinery and techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire-resistant and heat-insulating door/wall structure, which is installed inside a hollow door plank or wallboard frame that is made of a refractory material. The characteristic of the invention lies in that the fire-resistant and heat-insulating structure is in the form of board enabling at least a foamed block board to have a layer of cement insulated material attached thereto. The cement insulated material is made up of mixing thermally expansible material with other organic or inorganic fire-resistance. Accordingly, when the invention is burning by a fire, the foamed block board is rapidly melted by the heat, and at the same time, the heat enables the cement insulated material to inflate and fill the inner frame instantly. Thus the invention enables the frame to be filled compactly with the cement insulated material after inflation, so as to possess better fire-resistant and heat-insulating effects.

Abstract: A blistering machine (M1) for producing blister packs (B1) has a production line, which includes consecutively: at least one thermoforming station (101) of a first continuous band (102) of thermoformable material, a station (105) for feeding the products (104) and filling the blister band (102); a feeding station (106) of a second band (107), feeding the second band (107) over the blister band (102) a closing station (108), including two opposite rollers (112, 113); and a cutting station (R1), in which the blister pack band is cut into respective blister packs (B1). Tension means (114) are situated upstream of the closing station (108), to cooperate with the rollers (112, 113) of the closing station (108), to perform a selected tension on at least the first band (102).

Abstract: A method for creating mailpieces from a single web of printed material. The web of printed material includes printed matter to be used on envelopes, and other printed matter to be used on mail content to be included in the envelopes. The content pages are rectangular in shape and may be oriented relative to the envelope sheets in a number of different configurations. In some configurations, two sets of content pages and/or envelope sheets can be printed across the width of the web. The method starts with cutting consecutive sections of the web into separated sheets. Some of the separated sheets are envelope sheets including envelope printed matter, and some of the sheets are mail content sheets including mail content printed matter. The method includes cutting variable sized sheets depending on whether a sheet is a mail content sheet, or an envelope sheet. The method further includes cutting variable sized envelope sheets depending on the size of the mailpieces.

Abstract: A compressible product such as a stuffed toy is formed of a memory type stuffing, such as hollow conjugate siliconized polyester fibers, optionally surrounded by an outer shell, that has an uncompressed shape at ambient atmospheric pressure. The compressible product is positioned in a packaging envelope and a pressure differential is created to deform the product into a deformed shape substantially smaller than the uncompressed shape. Optionally, a graphic on the outer shell that is visible in the uncompressed shape is obscured in the deformed shape. The packaging envelope is sealed with the compressible product in the deformed shape. When the seal is broken, the stuffing and outer shell cooperate to substantially reform the compressible product into its uncompressed shape.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enclosing a palletized container of fresh containers of perishables inside a modified atmosphere-containing plastic bag stretched over the containers and over upwardly-extending margins of a plastic sheet placed between the pallet and the containers to seal the containers of perishables inside the bag and to facilitate forming a modified atmosphere inside the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for bagging material into a stretchable bag having an open end, comprises a movable bag stretching structure (18) displaceable between a first position for receiving the bag and a second position for holding the bag in a stretched state, wherein said stretching structure (18) is provided with elongated corner members (70, 72) for accumulating the bag thereon, each of said elongated corner members (70, 72) being provided with a movable strap-like member (210) extending along the length of the corner members (70, 72) to facilitate loading and unloading the bag on and from the corner members (70, 72).

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for bagging material into a film. The film has at least two overlapping sheets and at least one open edge. The apparatus a pair of spaced apart carriages and a pair of clamp assemblies movably mounted to a respective carriage. The clamp assemblies are pivotally movable relative to the respective carriage and vertically moveable along the length of the respective carriage. The clamp assemblies engage the film and open the film by separating the overlapping sheets. The clamp assemblies are moved downwardly along the length of the respective carriages so as to provide for the opened film to progressively bag material positioned thereunder. The clamp assembly includes a clamp having a pair of clamping members which are configured to grip a portion of the overlapping sheets for separation thereof. A method for bagging material into a film is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing packages of product; the apparatus according to the invention comprises elements for feeding a plurality of trays, which are arranged substantially horizontally and so that their corresponding cavities are directed upward and are distributed in a line along at least one advancement direction, along which at least one unit for filling at least one of the trays at a time and at least one unit for applying covering elements to the filled tray in order to obtain a package are arranged; the application unit can move in a reciprocating fashion along the advancement direction between an initial configuration, which substantially coincides with the longitudinal position at which the filling of the tray ends with respect to the advancement direction, and a final configuration, which is advanced with respect to the initial one, the filling unit being movable in a reciprocating manner toward and away from the longitudinal end filling position.

Abstract: Included are a device and methods for removing, storing and disposing of a paint roller cover. The method includes providing a receptacle for receiving a paint roller cover, the receptacle having at least one open end and a resealable closure. The receptacle is opened and the paint roller cover is placed in the receptacle. The sleeve is then removed from the paint roller handle and the receptacle is then sealed. The receptacle containing the paint roller cover may then be stored until needed or disposed of.

Abstract: A beverage bottling or container filling plant having a beverage bottle or container handling machine and a method of operation thereof. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A machine for intended use in feeding and completing partially formed cartons is disclosed. In one embodiment, the machine includes an overhead conveyor with selectively actuated, depending lugs that engage and convey the carton in a first direction while a first flap on a lid is folded and sealed. A takeaway conveyor includes selectively actuated, upstanding lugs that convey the carton in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction while second and third flaps are folded and sealed. The lugs on each conveyor may be closely spaced or overlapping to allow for selective actuation at a desired instant in time without the need for timing the corresponding chain or the carton feed. AL diverter located at a transition between the forward and return runs of the overhead and takeaway conveyors actuates the lugs in a controlled fashion. Related methods of feeding and forming cartons are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device (8) for forming containers (2) produced continuously from a tubular wrapper (3) fed along a substantially vertical direction of advance (A). The device ahs at least one support carriage (8a) movable along a respective closed pathe (P) having at least one active segment (P?) parallel to the direction of advance (A). The carriage (8a) supports a sealing base (11) able to be associated to a first lateral face (2a) of said tubular wrapper (3) at a sealing region (Z) of the wrapper (3) itself. A contrasting element (14) is removably associated to the support carriage (8a) and movable between a first closed position in which it is approached to the base (11) and abuts against a second lateral face (2b) or the tubular wrapper (3) opposite to the first latoral face (2a) at the sealing region (Z), and a second position in which it is movably away from the base (11).

Abstract: A horizontal bag-making machine having a packaging material delivery unit, a product delivery unit, and a folding, sealing, and separating unit for folding the packaging material into a tube, sealing the folded packaging material in the directions transverse and parallel to a conveying direction and for cutting the packaging material into individual bag packages also has a tear-open assistance unit located in the conveying direction between the product delivery unit and the folding, sealing, and separating unit. The tear-open assistance unit produces an overlap of material in the separation region, the overlap of material extending at least approximately transversely to the conveying direction of the packaging material, and releasably fixes the overlap of material in the separation region. The bag packages produced in this way are easy to open yet are still in accordance with stringent hygiene regulations.

Abstract: Bagging machines may include a packing density measurement system. The packing density measurement system includes an anchor assembly and a force measurement assembly. The anchor assembly includes at least one drag member adapted to be operatively coupled to the bagging machine and to extend rearwardly beneath at least a portion of a bag to resist forward movement of the bagging machine. The force measurement assembly is operatively coupled to the anchor assembly and is adapted to measure the anchoring force applied to the bagging machine. The anchor assembly may be adjustable, either manually or automatically, to allow control over the anchoring force.

Abstract: An apparatus for wrapping objects comprises a ring element which is rotatable around a rotating axis and which supports a reel unit arranged for wrapping a film on said objects, said reel unit being associated with a respective cutting device suitable for cutting said film, wherein said apparatus comprises at least a further reel unit supported by said ring element, arranged for wrapping a further film on said objects and cooperating with a further cutting device suitable for cutting said at least further film.

Abstract: The Pony Bar is a handle bar that attaches to the horn of a western horse saddle. The purpose of the handle bar is to provide a safety mechanism for kids to hold on to while sitting in the saddle and riding. The components of the handle bar are comprised of various materials including metal pipe, connecting bolt(s), bolt fasteners and hand grip material. The bar helps a rider stabilize his/herself and therefore helps to prevent falls and encourage confidence and balance while in the saddle.

Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure includes a cover having a suction port forcing entering air to form a whirling air current; a cyclone body connected to the cover, the cyclone body having a discharging pipe discharging the entered air; a grill disposed at the discharging pipe; and a grill cleaning unit movably disposed at the discharging pipe so as to remove dust attached to the grill.

Abstract: A method by which water may be extracted from the air even without a supply of electricity from a power source or even without a supply of fuel, as well as an apparatus therefor, is disclosed. The apparatus used for the method for extracting water from the air comprises at least a rotatably mounted hygroscopic moisture-absorbing rotor having at least one region through which air can pass in the direction of thickness thereof; a passage for regeneration through which air for regeneration is circulated, of which both ends are opened at the opposing two surfaces of a regeneration region, respectively, the regeneration region being a part of the moisture-absorbing rotor, at which the moisture-absorbing rotor that absorbed moisture is regenerated; and a drain hole for taking out condensed water from the passage for regeneration.

Abstract: An air filter device (1) with a replaceable bag-type air filter medium is provided. The air filter device (1) comprises a bag-type air filter medium (2) having a fixing perimeter zone (7) defining an airflow inlet; an annular filter medium receiving member (4) having an annular cavity (13) for receiving the fixing perimeter zone of the air filter medium; and an elastically deformable filter medium holding member (5) disposed within the annular cavity and adapted to hold the fixing perimeter zone of the air filter medium between the filter medium receiving member and the filter medium holding member to fix the air filter medium and adapted to release the fixing perimeter zone of the air filter medium from the filter medium receiving member and the filter medium holding member.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a pair of low efficiency cyclones connected upstream of respective groups of high efficiency cyclones by respective elongate ducts. The high efficiency cyclones of each group can be arranged in a line or a cluster extending away from their respective low efficiency cyclone, such that at least a portion of one side of the low efficiency cyclone is exposed. The high efficiency cyclones can be connected to their respective elongate ducts at respective positions along the length thereof, with each cyclone comprising an inlet connecting to the duct. The inlets of each high efficiency cyclone can be stepped along the axis of the duct with respect to the inlet of each other cyclone of the group, in a direction which extends across the width of the duct.

Abstract: An enclosed booth having an adjustable height and accommodating at least one worker is disclosed. The adjustable height of the booth allows it to contact a ceiling, and a portal in the top of the booth can be opened while the booth is in contact with the ceiling. The worker can then remove tiles and work above the ceiling. The enclosed nature of the booth prevents dust and contaminated air from reaching the surroundings. The booth has an upper and lower portion. The height of the booth is adjusted by changing the position of the upper portion with respect to the lower portion. A flexible covering between the top of the upper portion and the lower portion keeps the booth interior enclosed and powered means are provided to adjust the upper portion to infinite number of positions. Other features add to the utility of the booth.

Abstract: A self cleaning filter for a small internal combustion engine (1) is disclosed. The filter (16, 36, 46) is generally rectangular and is located closely adjacent the air exit region of the engine's fan (2). The longitudinal axis of the filter is generally aligned with the direction of air flow. The filter can be flat (16), curved (36) or inclined towards the air flow (46). The arrangement permits a more compact configuration for the engine (1).

Abstract: An air filter arrangement for an internal combustion engine, especially for a two-cycle engine in a manually guided implement such as a power saw, a cut-off machine, etc., and including an air filter element that delimits a first clean chamber. The air filter arrangement has an inlet opening for an air channel and an inlet opening for a mixture channel. A shield is provided for shielding the air filter element relative to the mixture channel. The inlet opening of the air channel and the inlet opening of the mixture channel are interconnected via the shield.