Abstract: The invention is a sensory enhancement system for a novelty item, such as a handheld projectile dispenser, used to dispense essentially planar object, such as small bills, paper, or other lightweight materials, such as coupons and the like. Furthermore, the sensory enhancement system includes visual enhancement features for a handheld projectile dispenser that provides rapid and wide dispersion of monetary bills and other dispensable materials. The sensory enhancement system may further compromise auditory enhancement features for additional sensory enhancement.

Abstract: The invention is a sensory enhancement system for a novelty item, such as a handheld projectile dispenser, used to dispense essentially planar object, such as small bills, paper, or other lightweight materials, such as coupons and the like. Furthermore, the sensory enhancement system includes visual enhancement features for a handheld projectile dispenser that provides rapid and wide dispersion of monetary bills and other dispensable materials. The sensory enhancement system may further compromise auditory enhancement features for additional sensory enhancement.

Abstract: Keeping an infant comfortable and well ventilated when out for a stroll with mommy is the intent of this invention. A conditioned-air baby stroller keeps an infant comfortable while pushed by its caretaker. The working components of the heating and cooling apparatus are easily attachable by Velcro® or other attachment means to the baby carriage. Reliable electrical power is assured by a small electrical generator mechanically rotated when the childcare provider pushes the four-wheeled carriage. The generator provides heated or cooled air for the baby's comfort, electrically powering fan assemblies, easily mounted inside the canopy in a flow direction desired by the caretaker. Each fan assembly comprises a housing, a blower fan and motor, and heating element disposed in the housing and protected from accidental contact by a protective screen. An optional battery, kept charged by the electrical generator, continues to provide electric power if the caretaker stops the carriage.

Abstract: A diesel engine (10) wherein both the operating speed of the engine (RPM) and the timing of the fuel injection into the engine (AA) are cooperatively controlled to be responsive to both the temperature and the pressure of the air (30) used for combustion. A controller (44) receives a temperature signal (28), an air pressure signal (36), and a power demand signal (24) and executes control logic to produce a fuel injection control signal (46) and an engine speed control signal (48) for controlling a fuel injection system (16). A control strategy based on engine inlet air temperature and pressure or manifold air density may be useful for variable speed and power applications. For applications with discreet speed and power points, such as a locomotive, a speed and timing control strategy based on ambient temperature and pressure is useful for maximizing power during high altitude and/or high ambient/inlet air temperature operation.

Abstract: A wafer management system has a first stationary wafer storage system (100) with a first buffer (110) for storing a plurality of wafers in slots, a first load-and-unload station (115) for transferring the wafers between the first buffer (110) and intra-bay pods (120, 130) assigned to a first bay (160), and a second load-and-unload station (184) for transferring wafers between the first buffer (110) and further pods (520, 530). The storage system (100) and the bay (160) form a single unit. Multiple units are linked together by tracks (500).

Abstract: A wafer management system has a first stationary wafer storage system (100) with a first buffer (110) for storing a plurality of wafers in slots, a first load-and-unload station (115) for transferring the wafers between the first buffer (110) and intra-bay pods (120, 130) assigned to a first bay (160), and a second load-and-unload station (184) for transferring wafers between the first buffer (110) and further pods (520, 530). The storage system (100) and the bay (160) form a single unit. Multiple units are linked together by tracks (500).