Abstract: Engines and methods of controlling an engine may involve one or more fluidically driven actuators associated with engine intake and/or exhaust valves. In some examples, the actuators may be placed in flow communication with high pressure fluid from one source and/or low pressure fluid from another. Timing of valve closing/opening and use of an air supply system may enable engine operation according to a Miller cycle.

Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine, including at least one cylinder and a piston slidable in the cylinder, may include supplying a mixture of pressurized air and recirculated exhaust gas from an intake manifold to an air intake port of a combustion chamber in the cylinder, selectively operating an air intake valve to open the air intake port to allow pressurized air to flow between the combustion chamber and the intake manifold substantially during a majority portion of a compression stroke of the piston, and operably controlling a fuel supply system to inject fuel into the combustion chamber after the intake valve is closed.

Abstract: Emulsifiers are co-processed with a carrier to produce a fine powder. The fine powder is added to the dry mix portion of full-fat baked good formulations, such as full-fat yellow layer cake formulations. Compared to the addition of dry dairy protein and powdered emulsifiers separately, batter aeration is enhanced, cake volume is increased, a finer and more even crumb structure with softer texture is produced, and storage qualities are improved.

Abstract: A remote controlled variable height leg pillow support apparatus (10) including a support unit (11) comprising a pair of independently movable contoured foot support members (20), (20′) each having a molded foam foot rest (22) which is suspended above a base member (30) by two separate pairs of hydraulic piston members (40). Each of the two separate pairs of hydraulic piston members (40) associated with each of the foot support members (20), (20′) are independently responsive to a remote control member (60) which activates a microprocessor (52) which controls a plurality of stepping motors (50). Each stepping motor (50) is connected to one of the hydraulic piston members (40) for independently raising and lowering the foot support members (20), (20′).