Abstract: A glow plug assembly includes an integrated, internal pressure sensor. In order to reduce loading on the center electrode, improve sensor responsiveness, and provide better thermal performance, the pressure sensor assembly is housed in a canister which forms a containment capsule and rigidly connects inside the glow plug shell near its seat area. The pressure sensor makes direct contact with the base end of the heater probe so that movements of the heater probe caused by fluctuations in gas pressure lead directly to changing force on the sensor stack.

Abstract: A glow plug assembly (110) has a metallic heater probe (118) supported within a metal shell (112). A transition zone (144) at the base of the shell (112) includes a membrane (146) and a tube portion (148). A first open end (130) of the heater probe (118) is formed with a reduced diameter pilot section (150) that mates with the tube portion (148) to establish a joint area between the components. The membrane (146) may be made elastically deflectable so as to accommodate integration of a pressure sensor (156) in the glow plug assembly (110).

Abstract: Apparatus for raising and lowering a sash (14) relative to the frame of a sash window. The apparatus comprises at least one first pulley (34) for fixed attachment to the sash, at least one second pulley (36) for moveable engagement with the sash, a cord (44) which passes around and away from the first and second pulleys for attachment to a fixed point on the window frame (18), for operably linking the position of the sash relative to the window frame to the position of the second pulley(s) relative to the sash, and driving means (58) for moving the second pulley(s) relative to the sash, to thereby raise and lower the sash relative to the window frame.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine and ignitor therefore is provided. The ignitor has an insulator extending between a nose end and a terminal end with an electrode extending outwardly from the nose end to ignite an air/fuel mixture with a cylinder chamber. A terminal extends from the terminal end and is configured in electrical communication with the electrode. A metal shell surrounds at least a portion of the insulator. The metal shell is free of external threads for attachment to a cylinder block. A connecting wire extends from the terminal for electrical communication with a power source. A tube has a lower end that receives the terminal end of the insulator therein. The tube extends about the connecting wire to an upper end opposite the lower end. The lower end of the tube compresses the shell into fixed relation within the opening of the cylinder head.

Abstract: A glow plug includes: a tubular body (2) having at one of its ends a plug head (10) as well as a zone for being fixed into a bore, an arm (4) mounted on the body (2) of the plug at the end opposite to the plug head (10), and secured to the body (2) in a linking zone (16), an elastically deformable portion (18), located between the linking zone (16) with the arm (4) and the zone fixing the plug body (2), such that the linking zone (16) is mobile and can move longitudinally relative to the so-called stationary fixing zone, and a pressure sensor (8) arranged between an element (30) secured to the linking zone (16) and a fixed element (20) of the plug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used as a force-transmitting device (38?) for a pressure sensor (14) associated with a glow plug in an internal combustion engine and is embodied in the form of a tubular piece whose cross-section is substantially annular. The inventive device comprises an area (40) on which the external diameter thereof increases towards one end thereof. The front surface of the device corresponding to said flared end is embodied in the form of a bearing face receiving the piezo-electric pressure sensor. A glow plug integrating said force-transmitting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: This body (8) has on its outer surface both a screw thread (16) adapted for fixing the body (8) into a corresponding tapping in an engine (4), as well as a gripping zone (28), generally of cylindrical form with a hexagonal section, enabling gripping of the body (8) for screwing the glow plug (2) into the corresponding tapping. The outer diameter of the portion of the body between the thread (16) and the gripping zone (28) is throughout its entire height of a diameter at least equal to the outer diameter of the threaded portion (16). Application to internal combustion engines, in particular Diesel type engines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used as a force-transmitting device (38?) for a pressure sensor (14) associated with a glow plug in an internal combustion engine and is embodied in the form of a tubular piece whose cross-section is substantially annular. The inventive device comprises an area (40) on which the external diameter thereof increases towards one end thereof. The front surface of the device corresponding to said flared end is embodied in the form of a bearing face receiving the piezo-electric pressure sensor. A glow plug integrating said force-transmitting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A glow plug consists of a tubular body including elements for fixing it into a bore, an intermediate tubular part (30) arranged inside the tubular body, a finger (10?) disposed inside the intermediate tubular part (30) and including a heating electrode and a pressure sensor (14) connected by the face opposite with respect to the finger (10?) to the intermediate tubular part (30), wherein the face of the sensor (14) disposed in front of the finger (10?) is pressed thereto.

Abstract: The invention concerns a glow plug comprising a glow plug body (2), a pressure sensor arranged inside the glow plug body (2), a threaded portion (6) on the outside of the glow plug body (2) and gripping means (12), generally of cylindrical form with a hexagonal section, enabling the body (2) to be gripped and screwed into a corresponding tapping, the gripping means (12) being made from synthetic material.

Abstract: Extraction of data employing a sequence of remote function calls in form of a synchronous multi-batch call chain is provided. Sequencing of calls is enabled by generating parameters associated with the extraction of a next batch of data. The parameterized, dynamic generation of queries allows for optimization of memory utilization by batching result sets and data conversion. Each subsequent call retrieves a packet of data, picking up where the previous call left off without an overlap. Parameters are updated after each call based on extracted data, available memory, and the like.

Abstract: A glow plug includes a pressure sensor mounted within a tubular member (8) and held in the tubular member (8) by a bearing member. The bearing member is held in the tubular member (8) by plastic deformation (52) of the wall of the tubular member.

Abstract: The preheater plug (1) includes a tubular body inside which a pressure sensor (90) is mounted, the pressure sensor measuring the internal pressure of an engine cylinder wherein the plug (1) is arranged. The pressure sensor is provided with connection lugs extending in a substantially longitudinal manner in relation to the axis of the tubular body. The body (10) has a lateral groove in the inner lateral wall. At least one connection lug is engaged in the groove.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Petspebl’ characterized by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that have several shades of blue color in the flower with a light throat with dark venation, and good garden performance.

Abstract: A fluid purification device is provided, which comprises a chamber having an inlet and an outlet, a fluid mover, such as a fan, which causes fluid to pass through the chamber from the inlet towards the outlet and four elongate UV-C light sources in an arrangement such that fluid passes along their length and such that each light source forms an elongate edge of a square prism. The volume of the chamber and the speed of fluid movement as caused by the fluid mover are such that the fluid has a residence time in the chamber of greater than 1.0 seconds. The device may in particular be used to purify air.

Abstract: A spark plug (30; 40) comprises an electrically-insulating sleeve (12), a first electrode (16), an electrically-conducting shell (20) surrounding said sleeve, and a second electrode (22) mounted on said shell. The electrodes (16 and 22) define a spark gap (G1) of the plug. The shell (20) has an end portion (20c) terminating at an end surface (20b) of the shell. The sleeve (12)extends past said end portion (20c) with a clearance therebetween and extends beyond said end surface (20b). The sleeve (12) has at least one projection (32) which projects from the sleeve (12) and reduces said clearance in the region of the end surface (20b), thereby forming a secondary spark gap (G2).

Abstract: Hydrolyzed copolymers of (A) maleic anhydride with (B) at least one mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer other than acrylic acid or methacrylic acid or with a mixture of (B) and (C) acrylic acid or methacrylic acid are effective for inhibiting the formation of calcium carbonate scale in wood pulp production.

Abstract: Addition compounds of sulfur dioxide and Schiff bases from primary aliphatic or araliphatic amines and aromatic aldehydes can be used for the sealing of the surface of phosphated mild steel. As a result of this the corrosion resistance of the steel and the adhesion of paint coatings on the treated steel are increased substantially. The addition compounds may have three different structures depending on the components used. They can be prepared easily by passing a stream of SO.sub.2 through the solution of the Schiff base.

Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting corrosion and scale formation in aqueous systems which consist essentially of from 20 to 97.5% by weight of total composition of (a) a combination of zinc and hydrolyzed polymaleic anhydride and (b) 2.5 to 80% by weight of total composition of a corrosion inhibitor, particularly benzotriazole.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Petspebl’ characterized by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that have several shades of blue color in the flower with a light throat with dark venation, and good garden performance.