Abstract: A test device for testing a tested article selected from the group of a loaded shaft and/or loaded bearings has a stationary crossbar with a load applicator movable relative thereto. The load applicator can be a threaded shaft which, when twisted, can selectively apply a load to the tested article. A sensor, such as a strain gage, can sense the applied load which is directed to a pulley and belt which connects to the tested article. As the tested article is rotated, the load can be applied and sensed and preferably displayed.

Abstract: A device for assisting a user in the opening and closing of jars and bottles. The device may have an outer band adapted to be attached around the outer surface of a lid or cap. The band may have a cross strap which keeps the band oriented in the proper location. The band may have serrated surfaces on the inside or the outside of the band to assist with frictional gripping. The band may be adapted to remain on the jar during the use life of the jar.

Abstract: An improved user interface for managing a connection between a local computing device and a remote computing device in which an improved user interface is displayed, and at least a first connection icon is displayed on the user interface, where the first connection icon represents a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device. A user selection is input, where if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the first connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection. If the user selection includes an active area of the improved user interface, a second connection icon is displayed, where the second connection icon represents a second connection different than the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device.

Abstract: A fuel control system is provided. Fuel is delivered into a main canister from a low-pressure pump, where it gathers in a reservoir or bottom area. The fuel in the reservoir is taken up by a small high-pressure pump inside the housing, which drives the fuel to the fuel injectors of an engine. The low-pressure pump has a flow rate exceeding that of the high-pressure pump. A vapor trap captures accumulating fuel vapor. Volumetric excess fuel and vapor are vented back to the fuel tank and atmospheric pressure. Vapor lock is reduced or avoided, and particulate and water filters are provided to avoid contamination.

Abstract: A fuel control system is provided. Fuel is delivered into a main canister from a low-pressure pump, where it gathers in a reservoir or bottom area. The fuel in the reservoir is taken up by a small high-pressure pump inside the housing, which drives the fuel to the fuel injectors of an engine. The low-pressure pump has a flow rate exceeding that of the high-pressure pump. A vapor trap captures accumulating fuel vapor. Volumetric excess fuel and vapor are vented back to the fuel tank and atmospheric pressure. Vapor lock is reduced or avoided, and particulate and water filters are provided to avoid contamination.

Abstract: A method for preventing the formation of icy slush within the sump of an ice maker. The method includes the steps of monitoring the temperature of the water being circulated through the ice maker and detecting when the temperature reaches about 32.degree. F. When the water reaches about 32.degree. F., the water pump is turned-off to allow residual water on evaporator plates of the ice maker to freeze and form ice crystals thereon. The water pump is turned-off for a predetermined period of time sufficient to allow the residual water remaining on the evaporator plates to freeze, which is preferably about 40 seconds, before it is turned back on. Thereafter, circulating water gradually freezes to the ice crystals formed on the evaporator plates. This prevents the water in the sump from cooling below about 32.degree. F. which would cause an icy slush to form in the sump. The above cycle is repeated after ice is harvested from the evaporator plates.

Abstract: An assembly for introducing electric conductors into the interior of a refrigerator through the liner. The liner is formed with a circular opening and a plurality of notches extending outwardly of the opening. A grommet has a central body portion with a circular cross-section encompassing the conductors. An annular flange and a plurality of mounting lugs project outward from the body. Each lug includes a locking portion spaced from the flange slightly more than the thickness of the liner and a connecting section joined to the flange. The grommet is mounted with its central body portion received in the opening in the liner and with the grommets received through the notches and rotated to capture a portion of the liner between the locking portion of the lugs and the flange.