Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing reduced engine start times for a fumigation type internal combustion engine. A bypass is provided that directly connects the air-fuel mixer upstream of the compressor to the intake manifold, providing the air-fuel mixture to the intake manifold during engine startup.

Abstract: A holder is provided for maintaining a device such as a musical instrument in a steady position on the floor upon which the device has been placed. The holder is attached to the floor but can be easily removed. The holder is provided with a recess adapted to receive the device. The recess is located on the top of the holder. The holder separates the device from the floor and comprises a substrate which has a pressure sensitive adhesive affixed to its bottom surface.

Abstract: A display apparatus and a signal processing method thereof are disclosed. The display apparatus comprises a micro-controller, a detection module, an image processor, a first bus, and a second bus. The detection module is used to detect a status of the display apparatus. The image processor is used to process signals from the micro-controller. The first bus is used to electrically connect the image processor and the micro-controller. The second bus is used to electrically connect the micro-controller and the detection module. The detection module transmits the status of the display apparatus to the micro-controller via the second bus. The micro-controller communicates with the image processor via the first bus. Because of the micro-controller and the second bus, the workload of the image processor and the first bus is decreased.

Abstract: A locking structure for two telescoping tubular members is provided with an outer tube member and an inner tube member slidable inside the outer tube member. An expansion member is located within the outer tube member. The expansion member contains at least two tapered members each having innermost and outermost portions, the outermost portions being spaced no more than 1/2 inch from each other. On the expansion member is an outer tube pressure member shaped to fit the expansion to member and disposed between said the expansion member and the inner surface of the outer tube member. The expansion member may be attached to the inner tube member. The expansion member is moved in opposite directions inside the outer tube member so that when said expansion member is moved in a first direction, pressure is directly applied to the outer tube pressure member which in turn applies pressure to the inner surface of the outer tube member thereby maintaining the inner and outer tube members in a locked position.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer comprising a band with tubular members at each end made of an elastic material, the tubular members being lined with a primary surface lining material and friction means being fixed to the tubular members and extending into the interior space of the tubular members.