Abstract: Glass surfaces having titanium, stainless steel and/or other metals metallized thereon are denuded or reconditioned for a repeat of the initial metallization by contacting the initially metallized surface with an aqueous mixture of one or more strong mineral acids and various of the transition metal salts containing cerium, vanadium, niobium, praseodymium, zirconium, or hafnium, with the optional inclusion of a surfactant to effect removal of the titanium, stainless steel, or whatever metals that are present in or involved in the coating. Oxidation can usually be entirely completed within minutes at modest temperatures of about 20 to about 90 degrees Celsius. The resultants are then water washed, and flushed or scrubbed from the glass surface which can then be processed the same as new glass for repeating metallization with titanium or other metals.

Abstract: The present invention involves an apparatus for the induction of a fuel and air mixture into the combustion chambers of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine. A partition divides a manifold into a first and second portion. The first manifold portion provides a similar quantity and composition of fuel and air to each cylinder's intake port cavity at any single moment. The fuel and air mixture contained within the intake port cavities which does not enter the combustion chambers flows into the second manifold portion along with any hot residual exhaust gases escaping from the combustion chamber. A fluid pump continuously recirculates the fluid mixture from the second manifold portion into the first manifold portion and the hot residual gases are thoroughly intermixed thereby increasing engine performance. Hot deflector surfaces are located in the first manifold portion and transfer heat to the fuel and air mixture increasing the percentage of vaporized fuel.

Abstract: Structure and a method for introduction of a mixture of fuel and air into the combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine which has a plurality of combustion chambers. Each combustion chamber having an intake port region which leads to the combustion chamber. The structure has an inlet manifold which has fluid communication with the intake port region of each of the combustion chambers. The structure also has an outlet manifold which has fluid communication with the intake port region of each of the combustion chambers. A fluid pump forces continuous circulation of the mixture of fuel and air flows from one manifold to the other manifold as the two manifolds are arranged in series relationship. Thus, at any given period of time, the same quantity and the same composition of fuel and air is available at all of the combustion chambers, and engine operation is enhanced.

Abstract: A rotary vane pump comprising an inner rotor and an outer rotor which rotate together about eccentric axes. A pair of support shafts is attached to the inner rotor and are rotatably mounted for rotation of the inner rotor. At least one of the support shafts is hollow and serves as a fluid conduit. The outer rotor and the inner rotor are provided with ports at the ends thereof for flow of fluid into the inner rotor. The relative dimensions of the rotors are such that a chamber is formed between the rotors. A vane is attached to the outer rotor and slidably extends into a slot in the inner rotor. The vane divides the chamber into intake and outlet portions. Fluid flows from the inner rotor into the chamber between the rotors, and fluid flows from the chamber into a fluid conduit formed by the hollow support shaft. The rotary vane pump is adapted to pump fluids, such as gases and liquids, separately or in combination.

Abstract: A rotary vane pump comprising an inner rotor and an outer rotor which rotate together about eccentric axes. A pair of support shafts are attached to the inner rotor and are rotatably mounted for rotation of the inner rotor. At least one of the support shafts is hollow and serves as a fluid conduit. The outer rotor is rotatably mounted upon the support shafts. The outer rotor and the inner rotor are provided with ports at the ends thereof for flow of fluid into the inner rotor. The relative dimensions of the rotors is such that a chamber is formed between the rotors. A vane is attached to the outer rotor and slidably extends into a slot in the inner rotor. The vane divides the chamber into intake and outlet portions. Fluid flows from the inner rotor into the chamber between the rotors, and fluid flows from the chamber into fluid conduit formed by the hollow support shaft.

Abstract: A rotary vane pump comprising an inner rotor and an outer rotor which rotate about eccentric axes. A pair of hollow support shafts rotatably support the inner rotor and serve as passages for flow of fluid to and from the inner rotor. Passages within the inner rotor are in fluid communication with the passages which extend through the support shafts. The relative dimensions of the inner rotor and outer rotor are such that a chamber is formed between the inner rotor and outer rotor. A vane is attached to the outer rotor and slidably extends into a slot in the inner rotor. The vane divides the chamber into intake and outlet portions. A check-valve is positioned to control flow of fluid in the outlet portion of the inner rotor.

Abstract: A system for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine for optimum efficiency in engine operation and fuel economy and for minimum objectionable exhaust emissions. The system pertains particularly to an internal combustion engine in an automobile, truck, or the like. Fuel is heated prior to introduction thereof into the engine. Fuel is introduced to the engine in accordance with intake manifold pressures.

Abstract: A system for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine for optimum efficiency in engine operation and fuel economy and for minimum objectionable exhaust emissions. The system pertains particularly to an internal combustion engine in an automobile, truck, or the like. Fuel is heated prior to introduction thereof into the engine. Fuel is introduced to the engine in accordance with manifold pressures.