Abstract: An air register assembly includes a barrel having first and second sides extending between third and fourth sides. A first retainer is disposed adjacent to the third side. A second retainer is disposed adjacent to the fourth side. A support feature extends between the first and second sides of the barrel. The support feature includes a first vane member extending from the first connector, a second vane member extending from the second connector and toward the first vane member, and a linking member extending between the first and second vane members.

Abstract: An air register assembly includes a barrel having first and second sides extending between third and fourth sides. A first retainer is disposed adjacent to the third side. A second retainer is disposed adjacent to the fourth side. A support feature extends between the first and second sides of the barrel. The support feature includes a first vane member extending from the first connector, a second vane member extending from the second connector and toward the first vane member, and a linking member extending between the first and second vane members.

Abstract: A protective bracket for a compressed natural gas pressure regulator mounted in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The compressed natural gas pressure regulator is disposed between a natural gas pressurized tank and an intake system for an internal combustion engine within the engine compartment, and the protective bracket comprises a main body disposed essentially about the entire external volume of the compressed natural gas pressure regulator.

Abstract: A protective bracket for a compressed natural gas pressure regulator mounted in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The compressed natural gas pressure regulator is disposed between a natural gas pressurized tank and an intake system for an internal combustion engine within the engine compartment, and the protective bracket comprises a main body disposed essentially about the entire external volume of the compressed natural gas pressure regulator.

Abstract: A method for forming a substantially spherical free air ball on a fine non-oxidizable wire in a computerized bonder, which has a computerized flame-off (EFO) apparatus operable to generate pulses of different heights and widths. A train of EFO current pulses is applied between electrode and wire; examples are shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The pulse heights are controlled to melt a predetermined volume of wire while minimizing the heat-affected zone of the wire as well as the wire necking, thus creating free air balls of small diameters and high ball/wire strength. The pulse widths are controlled to create a substantially spherical ball shape. The pulse train of various heights and widths is minimized in order to minimize the time needed for one bond and to maximize the number of bonds provided per second.

Abstract: A method for forming a substantially spherical free air ball on a fine non-oxidizable wire in a computerized bonder, which has a computerized flame-off (EFO) apparatus operable to generate pulses of different heights and widths. A train of EFO current pulses is applied between electrode and wire; examples are shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The pulse heights are controlled to melt a predetermined volume of wire while minimizing the heat-affected zone of the wire as well as the wire necking, thus creating free air balls of small diameters and high ball/wire strength. The pulse widths are controlled to create a substantially spherical ball shape. The pulse train of various heights and widths is minimized in order to minimize the time needed for one bond and to maximize the number of bonds provided per second.

Abstract: A shaped tubular member connects a runner to a riderless bicycle. The runner attaches the tubular member to the bicycle and then attaches the waist belt clasp to the tubular member. With no hands on the bicycle, the runner accelerates forward and the riderless bicycle follows at the same speed. The tubular member is allowed to move up and down with the stride of the runner. The tubular member is of breakdown construction for ease in transportation as the runner continues the exercise on the bicycle.