Abstract: Casing for electric connections comprising two elements (1,1?; 100,102; 200, 201) which can be reciprocally coupled in a reversible or irreversible manner and delimiting an internal cavity (2; 101; 210) for a terminal box (3) or similar device and a plurality of in/out openings for one or more cables (5) which can be connected to the terminal box (3) or similar device. The internal space of at least one of said elements (1,1?; 100,102; 200, 201) is filled with dielectric gel (G) which occupies said space before the positioning of the terminal box (3) or similar device into said cavity (2; 101; 210), that is to say it is provided with a predetermined quantity of dielectric gel (G) which occupies its internal space.

Abstract: An ion mobility spectrometer is provided with at least one ionization chamber (1) through which analyte-containing gas can flow. A radiation source (2) is provided from which ionizing radiation is suitable for ionizing the analyte-containing gas at least partially, enters the ionization space (1). A separation area is located behind the ionization space (1) in the direction of flow, into which the partially ionized gas is admitted as an ion carrier gas (4) and a nearly ion-free gas is admitted as a drift gas (5) in such a way that a flow in which predominantly ion carrier gas (4) flows through cross-sectional areas (6) and predominantly drift gas (5) flows through other cross-sectional areas (7, 7?), becomes established at least in the inlet area of the separation area (8).

Abstract: In a press device for pressing a slider with a plurality of motors as driving sources, pressing is performed while a slider is kept horizontal even if an eccentric load is applied.

Abstract: A foaming device for the preparation of coffee and milk, cappuccinos or similar drinks including a cover designed to close the top of a virtually cylindrical container of the drink and a disk movable axially inside the container during use of the device with the disk being equipped with at least one mesh portion for emulsion of the air in the liquid and being fastened transversely to a rod running axially in a hole in the cover and protruding above it to be grasped manually. The device is characterized in that said cover includes at least two concentric annular grooves designed to engage with the upper edge of containers of different diameters to realize closing of the container with there being present a flexible circumferential portion that extends from the edge of the disk towards the outside to cover the opening that is created between the disk edge and the internal wall of the container when the device is used with containers of greater diameter.

Abstract: A method of operating an engine having at least one cylinder, said cylinder including at least one electric valve actuator, said actuator including at least a coil and an armature moveable thereto, the method comprising during a non-firing state of the cylinder: holding the armature of the actuator at a first position away from an equilibrium position by supplying a first amount of current to a first coil of the actuator; and reducing current supplied to the first coil from said first amount to a lower second amount to cause the armature to begin moving toward the equilibrium position; and during a subsequent firing state of the cylinder, varying an amount of holding current supplied to the first coil for holding the armature away from the equilibrium position based on at least said second amount of current.

Abstract: An optical encoder device for a small-sized motor has a code wheel attached to a motor shaft which extends to the exterior of the motor through a bearing accommodated in a bearing-retaining section provided on an end bell of the motor, and a board on which a photosensor module is mounted such that an optical modulation track portion of the code wheel is positioned and disposed in a gap of the photosensor module. While a spacer is sandwiched between the end bell and the board, the motor, the spacer, and the board are fixed together by soldering a pair of motor terminals to a printed wiring portion of the board. The spacer has a generally U-shaped structure so as to allow fitting in position thereof from a direction orthogonal to the motor shaft.

Abstract: A projection system. The projection system includes a projector, a projector holder, and, optionally, a screen. When included, the screen has at least a deployed configuration in which a viewing portion of the screen is substantially planar. The projector includes a wide-angle lens system to selectively project display images onto the projection screen or other viewing surface. The projector holder supports the projector and is moveable relative to the projection screen or other viewing surface. The projector holder has at least an operating position at which the projector is supported for projection onto the projection screen or other viewing surface.

Abstract: A system for an engine, comprising of a cylinder located in the engine; a first injector for injecting a first fuel into said cylinder; a second injector for injecting a second fuel into said cylinder; and a controller configured to vary an amount of said first and second fuel injection during engine operation based on operating conditions, where amounts of variation of said first and second fuels are set to maintain desired engine output and provide a substantially stoichiometric mixture.

Abstract: A container holder typically including a concave portion which is formed on an outside of a utility vehicle and which is configured to be positioned forward of a driver's seat. A container may be put into or taken out of the container holder. The container holder has a pad configured to inhibit a container accommodated therein from disengaging from the container holder. When a small item is accommodated in the container holder, the pad serves as a lid.

Abstract: A theft prevention apparatus of a leisure vehicle including a portable device configured to transmit a user identification code by radio, a communication device that is equipped in the leisure vehicle and is configured to receive the user identification code, an electric power supply loaded in the leisure vehicle, a hand-operated switch that is disposed on a power line coupling the electric power supply to the communication device and is configured to turn to an on-state or an off-state to or not to permit the electric power to be supplied from the electric power supply to the communication device; and a controller configured to determine whether or not the user identification code received from the communication device matches the correct user identification code and to enable the leisure vehicle to be steered when it is determined that the received user identification code matches the correct user identification code.

Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine including at least a combustion chamber having a piston disposed therein, the method comprising during a first number of cycles after start-up of the engine, supplying at least a first fuel to the combustion chamber, and combusting said first fuel and during a second number of cycles after said first number of cycles, supplying said first fuel and a second fuel to the combustion chamber to form a substantially homogeneous mixture, and compressing said mixture with said piston to cause auto-ignition of said mixture.

Abstract: A function indicator for a dual temperature sensor, which indicates the falling off of the sensor from the skin surface (4) of a patient. An evaluating device (2) determines the body temperature from a first measured temperature value (TA) and determines the contact of the dual temperature sensor (1) with the skin surface (4) by comparison of the measured temperature values TA and TB.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding paper webs and the like, for producing cardboard tubes, characterized in that it comprises a plan modular structure (1) with a development mostly longitudinal and exhibiting two opposite surfaces (1a, 1b), one (1a) of the surfaces supporting pairs of shafts or axes (2, 2?) horizontally oriented parallel to the one surface and located at a preset distance from the ground, each of the shafts or axes (2, 2?) intended to support at least a reel (3, 3?) from which a paper web unwinds, so that the output webs run parallel and superimposed to each other along the other surface (1b) of the structure, and in that it comprises automatic means, associated with the structure (1), for the cutting and mutual gluing of the webs which unwind from two different reels (3, 3?) of a same pair of shafts (2, 2?).