Abstract: A de-thatcher including a tine shield having a mounting portion with a plurality of tine mounting assemblies formed therein. Each tine mounting assembly includes a pair of separately formed tabs and an aperture. Each tab includes a projecting portion and a covering portion to define a pocket. A tine is operatively coupled to each of the tine mounting assemblies and includes a pair of arms extending from opposite sides of a backbone so that each arm engages one of the pockets and is secured therein when the covering portion of tabs is moved from a first operative position to a second operative position.

Abstract: A valve subassembly of a fuel injector that allows spray targeting and distribution of fuel to be configured using non-angled or straight orifice having an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the subassembly. Metering orifices are located about the longitudinal axis and defining a first virtual circle greater than a second virtual circle defined by a projection of the sealing surface onto the metering disc so that all of the metering orifices are disposed outside the second virtual circle. The projection of the sealing surface converges at a virtual apex disposed within the metering disc. At least one channel extends between a first end and second end. The first end is disposed at a first radius from the longitudinal axis and spaced at a first distance from the metering disc.

Abstract: A sealing device for rotating equipment includes one or more sensors and one or more data storage devices. The sensorw are arranged to receive variable information relating to the performance of the dealing device and to feed the information to the storage device or devices.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: wherein A and C are independently H, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; B is hydroxy, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms —CO2Z, —O(CH2)mCO2Z, —SO3Z, —OPO3Z2; and Y is cyano,   —C(NR1R2)═C(CN)2; wherein X═O or S, and R1 and R2 are independently H, benzyl, —CH(CH3)C6H6, —(CH2)n C6H6, phenyl; —CO2R; n=2-4; R is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; m=1-4 and Z is H, a cation or lower alkyl of 1-6 cabon atoms; is used for treating inflammation, immunological diseases or diabetes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: 1

Abstract: A method of heating fuel includes providing a fuel injector having an internal heater and a reciprocable needle valve; providing fuel to the fuel injector; passing the fuel through at least one flow-disturbing element; and heating the fuel.

Abstract: A method of heating fuel includes providing a fuel injector having an internal heater and a reciprocable needle valve; providing fuel to the fuel injector; passing the fuel through at least one flow-disturbing element; and heating the fuel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula I wherein A and C are independently H, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; B is hydroxy or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; and Y is cyano,  —C(NR1 R2)═C(CN)2; wherein X═O or S, and R1 and R2 are independently  H, benzyl, —CH(CH3)C6H6,  —(CH2)nC6H6, phenyl; —CO2R;  n=2-4; R is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms which are useful for treating inflammation and immunological diseases.

Abstract: A heated tip fuel injector includes a housing having a bore formed therein for receiving fuel under pressure; a valve seat mounted at one end of the housing, the valve seat including an orifice; a needle valve having one end mounted to an armature and another end which contacts the valve seat to close off fuel outflow from the bore and which is lifted from the valve seat to inject fuel; a heater disposed in the housing upstream of the valve seat and extending around the needle valve; and at least one flow disturbing element disposed upstream of the heater. The flow-disturbing element enhances heat transfer from the heater to the fuel.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A and C are independently H, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms;B is hydroxy or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; andY is cyano, ##STR2##--C(NR.sub.1 R.sub.2).dbd.C(CN).sub.2 ;wherein X=O or S, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently H, benzyl, --CH(CH.sub.3), C.sub.6 H.sub.5--(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.6, phenyl; --CO.sub.2 R;n=2-4; R is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atomsis used for treating inflammation and immunological diseases.