Abstract: A method of promoting the growth of a plant comprising the application of an effective amount of 1,3,5-Triazinane-2,4,6-Trithione (TMT) to the plant. Particularly, the TMT is in an aqueous solution in a concentration range of 0.01% w/v to 0.1% w/v. In one embodiment the aqueous solution is applied to the plant by foliar spray. In another embodiment aqueous solution containing the TMT is mixed with zeolite.

Abstract: A grounding assembly for a battery enclosure includes a washer including a first serrated surface and a second serrated surface opposite the first serrated surface, a fastener including a serrated surface configured to mate with the second serrated surface of the washer, and a seal disposed on the washer. The first serrated surface is configured to remove a non-conductive coating from the battery enclosure. The seal is configured to form a watertight barrier between the washer and the battery enclosure.

Abstract: A central tire inflation system configured to monitor and maintain an air pressure on the tires of a vehicle includes a housing, a central processing unit, a controller, and a valve. The housing has a plurality of walls and a bottom forming an interior volume. The central processing unit has the necessary electronics to receive, store, transmit and manipulate data. The controller has a plurality of modes of operation wherein the modes of operation include default parameters for air pressure within the tires of the vehicle. The valve is configured to direct air flow as required into or out of the tires, the valve being operably coupled to the controller. The central tire inflation system is configured to monitor air pressure of the tires and provide inflation or deflation thereof based the mode of operation.

Abstract: A system for synchronizing a target device to a cardiac cycle, including: (a) a target device that collects data or performs an operation that is to be timed to the cardiac cycle; (b) a signaling device that emits a signal indicating the occurrence of a cardiac contraction and/or ECG feature; and (c) a calibration device that determines the relationship of the signal from the signaling device to the actual cardiac cycle. In operation, the calibration device calculates a time offset between the timing of the cardiac contraction as determined by the signaling device and the timing of the cardiac contraction and/or ECG feature as determined by the calibration device, and then provides the time offset to the target device.

Abstract: A central tire inflation system configured to monitor and maintain an air pressure on the tires of a vehicle includes a housing, a central processing unit, a controller, and a valve. The housing has a plurality of walls and a bottom forming an interior volume. The central processing unit has the necessary electronics to receive, store, transmit and manipulate data. The controller has a plurality of modes of operation wherein the modes of operation include default parameters for air pressure within the tires of the vehicle. The valve is configured to direct air flow as required into or out of the tires, the valve being operably coupled to the controller. The central tire inflation system is configured to monitor air pressure of the tires and provide inflation or deflation thereof based the mode of operation.

Abstract: A central tire inflation system that is operably coupled to a vehicle wherein the system is operable to monitor and control the tire air pressure of the vehicle. The central tire inflation system includes a wheel assembly that includes a housing having an annular central portion with opposing arm members extending outward therefrom. The annular central portion includes an interior volume having a valve and a bearing/cap assembly. A controller is further provided wherein the controller includes a central processing unit. A valve is disposed within the controller and is operably coupled to three ports wherein a first port provides a fluid connection to the wheel assembly. The central tire inflation system further includes a control panel having a graphical display operable to provide a user interface for operation of the central tire inflation system. A plurality of operational modes are provide for selection by a user.

Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter comprises a converter section and a controller section. The converter section comprises a primary section and a secondary section. The primary and secondary section includes MOSFET switches. The controller section is coupled to the converter section and comprises a pulse width modulation (PWM) section and a delay section. The PWM section comprises an error amplifier configured to generate an error signal representative of a variance between an output voltage of the converter section and a reference voltage and a PWM configured to produce a PWM signal based on the error signal. The delay section comprises of delay circuits configured to generate delayed output signals from the PWM signal and power switching device drivers coupled to the delay circuits and configured to receive the delay output signals and generate a controlled signals to control the on/off state of the MOSFET switches.

Abstract: A flat four opposed cylinder air cooled Volkswagen engine push rod tube having a fluted upper end to accommodate push rod lateral movement caused by high lift rocker arms.

Abstract: An oil filter assembly for a Volkswagen flat four opposed cylinder air cooled engine including an external oil sump secured to the oil drain hole of the engine oil pan and containing an open-sided inflow canister-type oil filter disposed therein. The oil filter assembly includes an open sided inflow canister type oil filter disposed in the external oil sump, a seal for sealing the top of the oil filter to the engine oil pick up tube, a bypass valve disposed in the bottom of the oil filter, spring means bearing against the bypass valve so as to urge the bypass valve and oil filter towards the engine oil pick up tube, and a cover plate forming the bottom of the external oil sump and bearing against the spring means.