Abstract: A thread joining mechanism which possesses and for annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, preferably for the containers with annular opening, comprising: at least an external thread line, including upper end and lower end which outspread along annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, at least a convex fixed area and locking piece, preferably be processed as configuration by a part of said upper end and lower end which close to said external thread line, or preference is given to the convex part that integrates with said annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, said fixed area and locking piece are set to that said annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, and upper end and/or lower end of corresponding said thread line are separated by preset spacing, and outspread along the same direction with said thread line.

Abstract: A system and a method for improving fuel efficiency of an engine include the application of at least a pair of magnets coupled to opposite sides of a crankcase ventilation passageway and oriented substantially parallel to each other such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the passageway. The magnetic force causes realignment of lubricant molecules such that the lubricant molecules substantially cover fuel molecules to increase the compression ratio of the engine thereby improving the fuel efficiency. A system for enhancing brake performance and a magnet installation kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for improving the efficiency of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the system comprising: a first non-rotating device (10) positioned within an air intake manifold upstream from a throttle chamber of the engine; and a second non-rotating device (20) positioned within an exhaust manifold of the vehicle; wherein the first and second devices (10, 20) include: a tubular housing (11, 21) having an entrance end portion (15) and an exit end portion (16), the housing (11, 21) being of a size to direct the flow of air through the air intake manifold or the exhaust manifold from the entrance end portion (15) to the exit end portion (16); a plurality of longitudinal fins (12, 22) arranged within the housing (11, 21) extending from the entrance end portion towards the exit end portion (15, 16), the fins (12, 22) having a curved profile to generate a spiral airflow such that a differential air pressure is created to accelerate the rate of airflow through the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for improving the efficiency of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the system comprising: a first non-rotating device (10) positioned within an air intake manifold upstream from a throttle chamber of the engine; and a second non-rotating device (20) positioned within an exhaust manifold of the vehicle; wherein the first and second devices (10, 20) include: a tubular housing (11, 21) having an entrance end portion (15) and an exit end portion (16), the housing (11, 21) being of a size to direct the flow of air through the air intake manifold or the exhaust manifold from the entrance end portion (15) to the exit end portion (16); a plurality of longitudinal fins (12, 22) arranged within the housing (11, 21) extending from the entrance end portion towards the exit end portion (15, 16), the fins (12, 22) having a curved profile to generate a spiral airflow such that a differential air pressure is created to accelerate the rate of airflow through the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and a method for improving fuel efficiency of an engine include the application of at least a pair of magnets coupled to opposite sides of a lubricant return passageway and oriented substantially parallel to each other such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the passageway. The magnetic force causes realignment of lubricant molecules such that the lubricant molecules substantially cover fuel molecules to increase the compression ratio of the engine thereby improving the fuel efficiency. A system for enhancing brake performance and a magnet installation kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A container for CDs or DVDs include a case having lid, spine, and base portions, and a main hinge structure including a spaced pair of hinge posts projecting forwardly from the base portion; and a main tray pivotally connected to the main hinge structure and having a secondary hinge structure pivotally supporting a secondary tray, the trays being movable as pages of a book. The main tray can have an additional secondary hinge structure engaging another secondary tray. Each of the trays can be double sided for retaining up to seven disks that contact their supporting structures in closing of the case. The main tray can have oppositely projecting rim portions for nesting the secondary trays flush with the main tray.

Abstract: A method for improved, automated, repeatable color matching on materials with different properties is provided. The method includes color matching on different materials using acquired, manipulated, and synthetic reflectance curve data. In one example, resulting synthesized reflectance data is employed in formulating a matching colorant. An example method uses a spectrophotometer to collect reflectance curve data from a physical sample colored to a desired color. The reflectance curve data is employed to produce computer display outputs of substrates as they would be appear if colored with the desired color. The method includes using a colorimeter to collect calorimetric data from the outputs on the display. The sets of colorimetric data are compared and data that facilitate manipulating the reflectance curve data associated with the desired color is produced. The synthetic reflectance curve data facilitates producing matches for the various substrates as colored and displayed on the computer display.

Abstract: A karaoke system with built-in camera includes a decoder, a camera system, and a video selector. The decoder (e.g., a CDG decoder) receives data from a disc and provides a first video signal having graphics, e.g., for lyrics of a selected song. The camera system captures an image of a live scene and provides a second video signal. The video selector combines the first and second video signals to obtain a third video signal and can provide the first, second, or third video signal (e.g., based on user control) as an output video signal. A color eliminator can filter out a designated frequency (e.g., for a designated color such as blue) in the first video signal to provide a better output image for the third video signal. The decoder and camera system are synchronized with a common vertical timing signal and further use a common oscillator signal.

Abstract: A rotor portion of a gas turbine engine comprises two parts which are clamped together by an annular array of bolts. Each bolt head carries a set screw which retains a balancing weight in a position on the bolt head. The balancing weights are so distributed between the bolts as to balance the rotor portion about its axis of rotation.