Abstract: A dispensing system includes a piezoelectric stack having a distal end and being configured to expand upon application of a voltage such that the distal end is moved by a first length. The system further includes an amplifier with a primary surface to contact the distal end of the stack and a secondary surface, a base configured to contact the secondary surface, and a valve assembly with an outlet orifice and valve element. The valve element is configured to move in first and second directions and is coupled with the amplifier. When the distal end is moved by a first length, a portion of the amplifier is moved by a second length that is greater than the first length, and the valve element is moved in a first direction by the second length.

Abstract: A vehicle power control includes a throttle housing; a throttle rotatable relative to the throttle housing; a throttle position mechanism assembly housed at least partially within the throttle housing and including a magnetic member and a sensor rotatable with respect to each other in the housing, the throttle position mechanism operably coupled to the throttle so that rotation of the throttle translates into linear movement, which translates into rotation of the magnetic member and the sensor relative to each other so that sensor generate a signal based on sensed position of the magnetic member for controlling motive power of a vehicle.

Abstract: The combination washer/dryer and method for operating a combination washer/dryer. The washer/dryer has a containment drum which receives wash water, and includes a perforated clothes drum which rotates within the containment drum. A heat plenum is provided in heat transfer relationship with the containment drum, and a source of heat coupled to the heat plenum supplies heat for water in the containment drum. During a drying cycle, hot air from the heat source supplied from the fire box to the containment drum for heating wash water during a washing cycle, and for supplying hot air during a drying cycle. A drying air plenum is connected to receive drying air from the source of heat, delivering the drying air to the top of the containment drum, where it enters the rotating basket. An exhaust plenum discharges hot air laden with moisture from the containment drum through a lint filter.

Abstract: The combination washer/dryer and method for operating a combination washer/dryer. The washer/dryer has a containment drum which receives wash water, and includes a perforated clothes drum which rotates within the containment drum. A heat plenum is provided in heat transfer relationship with the containment drum, and a source of heat coupled to the heat plenum supplies heat for water in the containment drum. During a drying cycle, hot air from the heat source supplied from the fire box to the containment drum for heating wash water during a washing cycle, and for supplying hot air during a drying cycle. A drying air plenum is connected to receive drying air from the source of heat, delivering the drying air to the top of the containment drum, where it enters the rotating basket. An exhaust plenum discharges hot air laden with moisture from the containment drum through a lint filter.

Abstract: The combination washer/dryer and method for operating a combination washer/dryer. The washer/dryer has a containment drum which receives wash water, and includes a perforated clothes drum which rotates within the containment drum. A heat plenum is provided in heat transfer relationship with the containment drum, and a source of heat coupled to the heat plenum supplies heat for water in the containment drum. During a drying cycle, hot air from the heat source supplied from the fire box to the containment drum for heating wash water during a washing cycle, and for supplying hot air during a drying cycle. A drying air plenum is connected to receive drying air from the source of heat, delivering the drying air to the top of the containment drum, where it enters the rotating basket. An exhaust plenum discharges hot air laden with moisture from the containment drum through a lint filter.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve system is provided with particular application for use in conjunction with a pressurized system containing an incompressible fluid. The system includes a main pressure relief valve in communication with the pressurized system and a pilot valve in communication with said main pressure relief valve. The pilot valve includes a pilot valve body; a pressure chamber that is always in communication with the system pressure; and a sense piston reciprocal in the pilot valve body and which is exposed to the pressure in the pressure chamber. Damping means are provided on the sense piston to improve control of the opening and closing of the valve system. Preferred damping means include at least one labyrinth damping ring that extends downward from the sense piston and is adapted to engage with an upwardly extended damping ring on a hydraulic damping plate.