Abstract: The present invention is for a grinding device, such as a surface grinding disc or an annular grinding wheel, constructed from a plurality of abrasive segments arranged in an array thereon, wherein the plurality of abrasive segments are embedded in a matrix composition, and wherein the device is abapted to perform a “dry machining” operation. The abrasive segments may be resin bonded or vitrified and may include diamond or other superhard or superabrasive particles, such as, for example, cubic boron nitride (“cBN”), dispersed therein. Both the abrasive segments and the matrix composition include a dry lubricant, such as hexagonal boron nitride, molybdenum disulfide or graphite, dispersed therein. The abrasive segments further include a melt phase metal composition, such as bronze or other copper alloys, to aid in heat dissipation.

Abstract: A heating element that can be incorporated into a molded foam article closely adjacent to the outer cover sheet without showing any evidence that a heating element is encapsulated within the foam portion of the article and provides essentially the same relatively softness and “feel” that would be obtained if the heating element was not part of the article.

Abstract: A dental implant installation method and device for picking up a prosthetic support implant, transporting it to an osteotomy site, then transmitting rotational force from a drill to the implant to thread the implant into bone tissue at the osteotomy site. The device includes an alignment section that aligns and rotationally engages the device in a socket of a threaded implant. An aft end of the device is configured to releasably engage a drill and to transmit turning forces from such drill to the device. A retainer supported on the shaft adjacent the alignment section releasably engages and retains the implant against axial disengagement once the alignment section has been inserted into the socket.

Abstract: A partitioned exciter system for use with an igniter in an aircraft engine. The exciter has low-energy charging circuit and a high-energy discharge circuit that are remotely located from each other and that are connected by a low-energy coaxial cable. The charging circuit can be located within the aircraft fuselage and the discharge circuit mounted at the engine. The discharge circuit contains passive components that do not need special environmental protection, and the remotely located charging circuit can utilize existing electrical circuitry protection measures already in place in the fuselage to protect against lightning and other potentially-damaging environmental factors. Also disclosed is a housing arrangement for the discharge circuit that allows it to be directly attached to the igniter.

Abstract: An air-cooled ignition lead for use with aircraft engines to conduct high voltage ignition pulses between an exciter and an igniter. The ignition lead includes a center conductor covered by an insulation jacket for electrical isolation. Radially spaced outwardly from the insulation jacket is a flexible conduit that has sufficient structural integrity to resist collapsing inwardly. The insulation jacket and conduit define an airflow path therebetween that is used for conducting air through the lead. An innerbraid is located over and supported by an outer surface of the flexible conduit, and this location of the innerbraid prevents it from collapsing over time and obstructing the airflow passage that extends on the inner side of the flexible conduit. The innerbraid can be used as a return path conductor that provides a return current path and/or EMI shielding. Covering the innerbraid is an outerbraid to protect the lead against external damage.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for eliminating turbulence-induced noise in a pulsation-absorbing flexible hose, as in a hydraulic power steering system containing a pressure fluid-feeding pump and a steering gear operated by the pressure fluid discharged from the pump. The hose has a restrictor positioned in the hose bore, and the restrictor has a flow-through bore of smaller diameter than that of the adjacent wall of the hose bore. The flow-through bore has a venturi tube cross section. The restrictor venturi inlet, throat and outlet are designed so as to efficiently conduct fluid therethrough by matching the characteristics of the fluid, the operational pressures, fluid density and other system parameters such that the venturi operates below the lower critical value of the Reynolds number of fluid flow through the restrictor to thereby minimize or eliminate fluid turbulence in the restrictor outlet and/or immediately downstream thereof.

Abstract: A rotary throttle valve carburetor includes a body having a fuel and air mixing passage and a throttle valve movable between idle and wide open positions. A valve bore is increasingly aligned with the fuel and air mixing passage as the throttle valve is moved from idle toward its wide open position. A fuel metering needle is responsive to movement of the throttle valve so that the needle moves relative to the body in response to movement of the throttle valve. A fuel nozzle extends into the valve bore, is associated with the fuel metering needle, and has a fuel ejection passage with an effective flow area controlled by movement of the fuel metering needle relative to the fuel nozzle and includes a portion with a cross-sectional area that gradually increases in the direction of fuel metering needle movement corresponding to throttle valve movement toward its wide open position.

Abstract: An actuator for an intake manifold tuning valve to regulate airflow in an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. The actuator includes a motor, control circuit, and sensor all mounted in a housing that has an opening through which an output shaft extends. The output shaft carries a valve blade that is positioned within the intake manifold when the actuator is assembled in place. The sensor provides the control circuit with feedback data indicating the position of the valve blade and this data permits the actuator itself to provide closed loop control of the position of the valve blade using an actuator command received from the engine's electronic control unit. The housing includes a stop member that engages the valve blade at a certain rotational position to thereby enable diagnostic checks of the valve to determine if the blade is present and functioning.

Abstract: The source of electrons is a nanotip in a vacuum as used in near field microscopy. The source of ions is a similar nanotip in vacuum supplied with liquid metal (gallium) as in a liquid-metal ion source. Electrons or ions from this nanometre-sized tip are extracted by centralising the tip over an aperture plate and applying a suitable voltage to the tip. The electrons (ions) pass through this plate and are accelerated up to several keV using a nanoscale/microscale accelerating column before being focussed using further microscale (or nanoscale) cylindrical lenses. The final element is an aberration corrected miniature (or sub-miniature) einzel lens which can focus the beam at several millimetres from the end of the instrument.

Abstract: A four-stroke combustion engine is lubricated by a mixture of lubricant, fuel and air received from a rotary valve type carburetor. A cylinder of the engine houses a reciprocating piston and together they generally define a combustion chamber segregated from a generally sealed cavity which contains a mechanism for operating intake and exhaust valves communicating with the combustion chamber. Generally non-burning lubricant along with fuel-and-air enters the combustion chamber from the rotary-type carburetor and blows-by the piston into the sealed cavity through a clearance defined generally between the cylinder and piston for cooling the engine and lubricating the mechanical linkage assembly. Preferably, the sealed cavity is vented directly into a rotary throttle valve of the carburetor for controlled flow back into the engine without use of a check valve, enhanced idling characteristics of the engine and substantially reduced spit-back through the carburetor air inlet.

Abstract: In one presently preferred embodiment a stratified scavenging carburetor has a scavenging air passage with an air control valve and a fuel and air mixing passage with a throttle control valve, and a lost motion coupling associated with the valves to delay opening of the closed air valve until the throttle valve has partially opened from its idle position to an off idle position and preferably thereafter to open the air valve in phased relationship with the throttle valve so that the valves become wide open at substantially the same time. Preferably the coupling has reels associated with the valve and connected by a flexible cord.

Abstract: A fuel tank is formed by a blow molding apparatus and method wherein a blow pin provides pressurized gas into an interior of a parison received in a blow mold so the parison may be blown to shape within the mold cavity. When the blow pin is no longer needed, it is retracted from the mold and a pinch plate assembly is used to close off the opening in the molded part created by the blow pin. Thereafter, the mold may be opened and the molded part removed, the pinch plate assembly and moved back to its retracted position, and the blow mold pin may be advanced into the open mold for use with a subsequent parison so that the subsequent parison can be blow molded in the same manner.

Abstract: A carburetor fuel valve adjustment and limiter assembly for a combustion engine limits the maximum and minimum fuel amounts delivered through the valve of the carburetor. A needle valve of the adjustment and limiter assembly cooperates with a collar and pin generally located axially inward of an enlarged valve head. The collar of the limiter assembly is arranged telescopically with a valve shaft and yieldably biased to lock to the head when moved in an axially outward direction. When locked, and upon rotation of the valve, first and second stops carried by the collar are arranged to bear on a stationary pin carried by a carburetor body. During manufacture, the collar can be pushed axially inward against the bias of a spring to disengage the collar from the head to permit rotation of the needle valve while the collar remains stationary for unlimited adjustment of the needle valve.

Abstract: A carburetor includes a body having a fuel and air mixing passage formed therein and an opening in fluid communication with the fuel and air mixing passage, a fuel metering assembly carried by the body and including a fuel metering diaphragm that defines at least part of a fuel chamber that is communicated with the opening, and a groove formed in the body and open to the fuel chamber. The groove communicates at one end with the opening so that fuel vapor in the groove can be moved from the fuel chamber to the fuel and air mixing passage via the groove and opening. The groove is preferably provided at least in part in a peripheral portion of the fuel chamber to guide vapor to a fuel jet as the fuel vapor moves within the fuel chamber.

Abstract: The exhaust of a vehicle paint spray booth is fed through an adsorption medium, such as activated carbon, to remove volatile organic compounds by adsorption. When the adsorbent becomes saturated, it is purged by electric heaters, and the desorbed volatile organic compounds are directed to the fuel processor of a stationary fuel cell. The volatile organic compounds are broken down into oxides of carbon and hydrogen gas in the fuel processor, the hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell, and the oxides of carbon are vented to the atmosphere with excess air. The fuel cell combines the hydrogen with oxygen from air, and releases air, water vapor and electrical power.

Abstract: A dosing device comprising a dispenser (26) for dispensing a dose material and a dose actuation mechanism (44) is provided. The dose actuation mechanism (44) comprises a number of integrally hinged links (52, 54, 55) which are connected to each other at hinging points. A deflectable tongue (157), moveable in response to air flow from inhalation by a patient is attached to a first link (52), to move the first link in response to air flow, movement of the first link being transferred to a second link (54) to cause actuation of the dispenser. The first link rests at an over center, or stable, position prior to operation, and moves under center during operation of the device to trigger movement of the second link. The dose actuation mechanism is a one-piece moulding from plastics material.

Abstract: An abrasive sandpaper system having a backing plate (16) with a canted outer periphery (28) and an off-centered aperture (26) for interlocking with lugs (18) of a power driver (12). The sandpaper (30) has a canted outer periphery (38) for riding over raised edges (45) of an uneven wood deck. The backing plate may have a pocket (50) with a side wall (60) to receive the substrate layer (58) of sandpaper (54).

Abstract: An engine control system (10) operates off a microprocessor of an engine control module, ECM (62), which will automatically start a combustion engine (12) upon any one of a series of enabler signals (68, 67, 70) indicative of low battery voltage, low cab temperature and/or low engine temperature. The system (10) also includes safety measures which will override the automatic starting of the engine. For instance, the vehicle will not automatically start if a vehicle speed is detected, if the parking brake is not set, if the ignition key (50) is not in the “on” position, or if the hood (56) is open. Moreover, the system (10) is configured not to start if the fuel level is low, thus preventing an unintended depletion of fuel which could strand the vehicle and operator.

Abstract: A fluid actuated piston and cylinder assembly with a cylinder housing having a head end and a cap end with a piston slidably reclined within the cylinder. A piston rod is attached to the piston for sliding movement with respect to the cylinder housing between an extended position and a retracted position with the piston rod extending out of the head end of the cylinder housing. A linear bearing assembly is interposed between the cylinder housing and piston rod for slidably engaging the piston rod along the axial direction with respect to the cylinder head. The linear bearing assembly frictionally engages the rod to prevent relative rotation motion between the piston rod and the cylinder.

Abstract: A variable resistor card for a fuel level sensor includes a first wiper contact area, a first electrically conductive pathway electrically communicated to the first wiper contact area, a second wiper contact area, a second electrically conductive pathway electrically communicated to the second wiper contact area, and a nonconductive layer on at least one of the first and second electrically conductive pathways.