Abstract: A lamp actuating device includes a number of lamps each having an output terminal, an inverter circuit coupled to the lamps to energize the lamps, a low frequency control unit coupled to the inverter circuit, to set an average value for the level of the effective lamp current at the output terminals of the lamps and to control the inverter circuit, a number of current detecting devices coupled between the lamps and the low frequency control devices to obtain and send the average current value at the output terminals of the lamps to the low frequency control unit. A number of regulating devices are coupled between the lamps and the low frequency control unit, to maintain each lamp at the predetermined average value of the effective current.

Abstract: A lamp actuating device includes a number of lamps each having an output terminal, an inverter circuit coupled to the lamps to convert electric power and to energize the lamps, a low frequency control unit coupled to the inverter circuit, to set an average current value at the output terminals of the lamps and to control the inverter circuit, a number of current detecting units coupled between the lamps and the low frequency control unit to obtain and send the average current value at the output terminals of the lamps to the low frequency control unit. A number of regulating devices are coupled between the lamps and the low frequency control unit respectively, to control electric power through the lamps, and to maintain each of the lamps at the average current value.

Abstract: A muffler for a steam cleaning apparatus comprising a housing having a first and a second inlet, and an outlet, a plurality of baffles disposed within, and coupled to the housing, wherein the plurality of baffles are covered with a foam; wherein the first inlet is pneumatically coupled to an air pump of the steam cleaning apparatus, and wherein the first inlet provides to the housing a stream of humid air from an application subsystem of the steam cleaning apparatus; and wherein the second inlet receives combustion exhaust from a combustion motor that drives an air pump that is operationally coupled to the application subsystem, and wherein the outlet releases air comprising combustion exhaust of the motor.

Abstract: A current equalizer assembly for LCD backlight panel comprises at least a differential current choke and at least a capacitor. The capacitor is arranged striding on a terminal (B) at a primary coil and on a terminal (D) at a secondary coil of the differential current choke so as to equalize the current flowing through every cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) connected to the differential current choke and the lightness thereof accordingly. Moreover, the capacitance of the stridden capacitor is replaceable by the intrinsic stray capacitance when the inductance of the differential current choke is properly selected.

Abstract: A microprocessor is used to control various components of a carpet cleaning machine to improve its functionality. In various aspects of the invention, the microprocessor is software controlled, and can provide sequential operating instructions to the operator, enforce start-up and shut down sequences, store an electronic record of operating parameters for future use, provide auto- and remote diagnostics, and provide remote control. In another aspect of the invention the microprocessor can affect the operation of the entire system by dynamically controlling the speed of the motor. In another aspect of the invention, a more effective muffler can be attached to the exhaust of the motor, thereby greatly reducing the noise level. In still other aspects of the invention, the microprocessor can operate an ignition kill switch to the motor, solenoid and/or clutch controls for the fluid and air pumps, an energy cutoff switch for the heater, and software updates via modem.