Abstract: A pressurized fluid handling nozzle has a body with a first end and a second end, a fluid conduit and a recess at the second end. The first end is configured for connection to a pressurized fluid source. The fluid conduit has an inlet at the first end and an outlet at the recess. The nozzle uses the Bernoulli effect for lifting a part.

Abstract: A burner for use with fireplace gas logs includes a burner pan having a gas burner extending across it. A flame control plate is located in the burner pan above the burner. The flame control plate has an opening located in it which is partially covered by a damper. The damper can be moved to cover various portions of the opening which allows directing the burner flame to give the desired effect in the fireplace logs. By installing the burner assembly in a particular manner the fireplace logs can be made to look substantially like real burning logs.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods associated therewith for killing molds and reducing other contaminating bioburden that may include bacteria and their spores, yeast, and viruses within various dwellings including homes, office buildings, institutions, and any other enclosed space in which humans reside, either temporarily or permanently. The technology of the present invention can be used to treat vehicles, airplanes, and ships. A process according to the invention includes the generation of a gaseous oxyhalogen species and distribution of the gaseous oxyhalogen species throughout a selected dwelling. It has been unexpectedly found that the concentration level of gaseous oxyhalogen species necessary to kill molds according to the inventive methods is far below that previously recognized in the art as being necessary for the killing of such molds. Thus, mold infestations may be killed in dwellings with minimal disruption to the usual business of the inhabitants.

Abstract: The passage of time and/or the laws of physics may be changed depending on the state of a game character. For example, the slowing down of the game world may provide the game character with special abilities move quickly in a very short period of “game world” time.

Abstract: This disclosure describes unique chemical structures for use as solid or concentrated chemical precursors to the production of peroxy acids when combined with hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide precursor such as percarbonates or perborates. Peroxy acids (peracids) such as peroxyacetic acid are used currently to disinfect medical equipment such as endoscopes and related items. It has been discovered that these structures are not currently listed in Chemical Abstracts and do not appear to be the subject of any prior art related to this or any other similar application. The specification for this claim includes chemical structures for each claimed precursor as well as means of synthesis that could be carried our by any skilled synthetic organic chemist. Practical uses for this invention include several antimicrobial applications of which at least one example is included.

Abstract: This present invention provides materials for use as solid or concentrated chemical precursors for the production of organic peroxy acids (peracids). Organic peroxy acids are formed using a precursor according to the invention when they are combined with hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide precursor such as a percarbonate or a perborate in aqueous medium. Organic peroxy acids, such as peroxyacetic acid, are used currently to disinfect medical equipment such as endoscopes and related items.

Abstract: This disclosure describes unique chemical structures for use as solid or concentrated chemical precursors to the production of peroxy acids when combined with hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide precursor such as percarbonates or perborates. Peroxy acids (peracids) such as peroxyacetic acid are used currently to disinfect medical equipment such as endoscopes and related items. It has been discovered that these structures are not currently listed in Chemical Abstracts and do not appear to be the subject of any prior art related to this or any other similar application. The specification for this claim includes chemical structures for each claimed precursor as well as means of synthesis that could be carried our by any skilled synthetic organic chemist. Practical uses for this invention include several antimicrobial applications of which at least one example is included.

Abstract: A wheel straightener for repairing a damaged or deformed wheel. The wheel straightener includes a shaft mounted to a cabinet. The shaft includes a mounting plate affixed to an extended end of the shaft. The wheel is seated on the shaft and held in a centered location by a centering cone. The centering cone is seated within a bore of the wheel and held in place by a nut threaded onto the shaft. A hydraulic cylinder/piston assembly is also mounted to the shaft. Force is applied from the shaft, outwardly toward a rim of the wheel through the hydraulic cylinder/piston assembly. The wheel straightener also incorporates a dial indicator for determining the run-out variances of a damaged wheel.

Abstract: A method of refurbishing a wheel is disclosed. The method provides a standardized efficient and effective way of repairing a damaged or deformed wheel. The method includes cleaning the wheel, inspecting the wheel for damage, welding damaged areas of the wheel, straightening the wheel, machining the beat seat of the wheel, determining a finish to apply to the wheel surface, and applying a finish to the wheel.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods associated therewith for killing molds and reducing other contaminating bioburden that may include bacteria and their spores, yeast, and viruses within various dwellings including homes, office buildings, institutions, and any other enclosed space in which humans reside, either temporarily or permanently. The technology of the present invention can be used to treat vehicles, airplanes, and ships. A process according to the invention includes the generation of a gaseous oxyhalogen species and distribution of the gaseous oxyhalogen species throughout a selected dwelling. It has been unexpectedly found that the concentration level of gaseous oxyhalogen species necessary to kill molds according to the inventive methods is far below that previously recognized in the art as being necessary for the killing of such molds. Thus, mold infestations may be killed in dwellings with minimal disruption to the usual business of the inhabitants.

Abstract: A closed-loop, feedback-controlled direct laser fabrication system is disclosed. The feedback refers to the actual growth conditions obtained by real-time analysis of thermal radiation images. The resulting system can fabricate components with severalfold improvement in dimensional tolerances and surface finish.

Abstract: A water temperature and pressure regulating system includes a control unit having a display module with user controls for selecting from predetermined water temperature and pressure settings and for adjusting those settings. The system includes inlet conduits connected to hot and cold water sources and an outlet conduit. Temperature and pressure sensors are connected to the outlet conduit and communicate with a central processing unit. Each inlet conduit includes a control valve. Electromechanical worm gear assemblies connect the CPU with the control valves for incrementally opening or closing the valves to maintain selected temperature and pressure settings. Temperature sensors connected to the inlet conduits enable the CPU to decrease pressure and conserve hot water while maintaining a selected temperature when cooling of the hot water is detected. The inlet conduit sensors also enable the CPU to open the valves even prior to receiving data from the outlet conduit sensor.

Abstract: A water temperature and pressure regulating system includes a control unit having a display module with user controls for selecting from predetermined water temperature and pressure settings and for adjusting those settings. The system includes inlet conduits connected to hot and cold water sources and an outlet conduit. Temperature and pressure sensors are connected to the outlet conduit and communicate with a central processing unit. Each inlet conduit includes a control valve. Electromechanical worm gear assemblies connect the CPU with the control valves for incrementally opening or closing the valves to maintain selected temperature and pressure settings. Temperature sensors connected to the inlet conduits enable the CPU to decrease pressure and conserve hot water while maintaining a selected temperature when cooling of the hot water is detected. The inlet conduit sensors also enable the CPU to open the valves even prior to receiving data from the outlet conduit sensor.

Abstract: Dispersive surface antenna structures (300, 700) provide improved selectivity and increased control over bandwidth. Antenna structures (300, 700) include a wraparound piece of conductive material located perpendicular to a ground plane (304, 704). Ground posts (302, 702) extend up from the ground base (304) and capacitively couple to a front conductive surface (301, 701) of the antennas (300, 700). First and second conductive back surfaces (305, 306), (705, 706) are capacitively coupled across a gap (307, 707) along the back of the antennas (300, 700). The size, width, and location of the gap (307, 707) along with the ground posts (302, 702) provide increased control over antenna performance.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operable fuel injector for a gaseous fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, the injector having a generally longitudinal axis, which includes a ferromagnetic core, a magnetic coil at least partially surrounding the ferromagnetic core and an armature magnetically coupled to the magnetic coil and being movably responsive to the magnetic coil. The armature actuates a valve closing element in the form of a valve needle which interacts with a fixed valve seat of a fuel valve and is movable away from the fixed valve seat when the magnetic coil is excited. The fixed valve seat defines an aperture of predetermined dimension for passage of fuel therethrough, the armature having a generally elongated shape and a generally central opening for axial reception and passage of gaseous fuel from a fuel inlet connector positioned adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A microstrip antenna (300) includes a substrate (302) having an inner ground plane layer (322) around which a radiator element is folded so as to form first and second radiator patches (310, 312) on either side of the ground plane.

Abstract: Sensing magnetic flux in an electromechanical actuator having dual axially opposed stators and dual springs, a control system modifies the rise of flux in such a manner to produce a substantially zero velocity landing of an armature against the stators. The flux is sensing by means of a sensor such as a hall effect sensor that is mounted each stator. The control system controls the flux rise when the armature is within the landing zone of the armature against the stator to match the spring rate of axially opposed springs in the actuator.

Abstract: Dispersive surface antenna structures (300, 700) provide improved selectivity and increased control over bandwidth. Antenna structures (300, 700) include a wraparound piece of conductive material located perpendicular to around plane (304, 704). Ground posts (302, 702) extend up from the ground base (304) and capacitively couple to a front conductive surface (301, 701) of the antennas (300, 700). First and second conductive back surfaces (305, 306), (705, 706) are capacitively coupled across a gap (307, 707) along the back of the antennas (300, 700). The size, width, and location of the gap (307, 707) along with the ground posts (302, 702) provide increased control over antenna performance.

Abstract: A fuel injector apparatus includes an electromagnetic fuel injector having a housing and a magnetic circuit in the housing. The magnetic circuit includes a first coil having a certain resistance to generate a peak current and a second coil having a resistance greater than the certain resistance to generate a hold current. Circuit structure is disposed in the housing and is electrically coupled with the coils to selectively excite the coils. The circuit structure includes switch structure to transition the peak current to the hold current based on a preset threshold. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the switch structure includes an RC circuit and a comparator which sets a threshold voltage. A time constant of the RC circuit is provided to be an analog model of an inductance and resistance time constant of the fuel injector such that when a voltage of a capacitor of the RC circuit exceeds the threshold voltage, the peak current is transitioned to the hold current.

Abstract: A microstrip antenna (300) includes a substrate (302) having an inner ground plane layer (322) around which a radiator element is folded so as to form first and second radiator patches (310, 312) on either side of the ground plane.