Abstract: A method of printing a cover separate from a sealed consumable product and assembling of the same into a custom labeled consumable product includes imprinting, cutting or embossing a substrate with indicia, creating a cover from the substrate including at least a portion of the indicia and securing the cover to the lid of the sealed consumable product.

Abstract: Method of detecting a leak in a fuel system comprising a fuel tank and an orifice with a controlled section between the tank and the atmosphere, according to which a) the controlled section is set to a value Al at a time T1 and a pressure differential ?p1 between the inside of the tank and the atmosphere is measured at least after an interval of time ?T from T1, for a constant fuel flow out of the tank; b) the controlled section is set to a value A2 at a time T2 and a pressure differential ?p2 between the inside of the tank and the atmosphere is measured at least after the same interval of time ?T from T2, for the same constant fuel flow; c) a ratio of the pressure differentials ?p1 and ?p2 is computed and is compared to a reference pressure differential ratio ?pL obtained with the same fuel system but comprising a calibrated leak.

Abstract: Fuel or additive pump control system comprising a fuel or additive system control unit (FSCU(6)), which communicates with an engine control unit (EDU(I)) through communication means (13). The FSCU comprises means using data from the ECU for calculating a desired fuel or additive pressure, means (10) for comparing the desired fuel or additive pressure (9) with an actual fuel or additive pressure and means for generating a fuel or additive pump control signal.

Abstract: Method for the determination of the volatility of a fuel stored in a fuel tank which is part of a fuel system controlled by a fuel system control unit (FSCU) and comprising pressure, temperature and fuel level sensors, according to which the FSCU uses the ideal gas law and measurements performed by the sensors in order to predict the distillation curve and/or the Driveability Index (DI) of the fuel; use of said method for adjusting the amount of fuel to be injected in a mixing chamber of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: Method of detecting a leak in a fuel system comprising a fuel tank and an orifice with a controlled section between the tank and the atmosphere, according to which a) the controlled section is set to a value A1 at a time T1 and a pressure differential ?p1 between the inside of the tank and the atmosphere is measured at least after an interval of time ?T from T1, for a constant fuel flow out of the tank; b) the controlled section is set to a value A2 at a time T2 and a pressure differential ?p2 between the inside of the tank and the atmosphere is measured at least after the same interval of time ?T from T2, for the same constant fuel flow; c) a ratio of the pressure differentials ?p1 and ?p2 is computed and is compared to a reference pressure differential ratio APL obtained with the same fuel system but comprising a calibrated leak.

Abstract: Fuel or additive pump controller is integrated to a fuel system control unit (FSCU), and communicates with an engine control unit (ECU) and/or crash sensors through communication means. The controller comprises means for generating a pump control signal. Said means use data on crash occurrence from the ECU or from said crash sensors for turning off the pump or limiting the pump speed in case of crash.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel system for an internal combustion engine comprises a fuel tank, at least one fuel system component, at least one sensor (4, 5, 6) and a fuel system control unit (FSCU). The FSCU (2) is different from an engine control system (1) and has means for controlling functions of the fuel system. It is connected with at least one fuel system component to send signals or receive signals from it. It is also connected to at least one sensor (4, 5, 6) that sends signals to the FSCU (2) and/or the engine control system. It is adapted to electronically communicate with the engine control system. This FSCU (2) is external to the fuel tank.