Abstract: The use of a polyalkylene glycol of formula HO—(A—O)p—(CH2CH2—O)m—(A—O)q—H wherein A is a C3- to C20-alkylene group or a mixture of such alkylene groups, m is a number of from 2 to 100 and p and q are each numbers of from 1 to 100, as an additive in a fuel for reducing fuel consumption in the operation of an internal combustion engine with this fuel.

Abstract: The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C2- to C12-dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic linear or branched polyhydroxy alcohols with 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, and, as chain stopping agents, aliphatic linear or branched C1- to C30-monocarboxylic acids or aliphatic linear or branched monobasic C1- to C30-alcohols, as an additive in a fuel for reducing fuel consumption in the operation of an internal combustion engine with this fuel.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process to improve the thermostability of lubricant oils contained in an internal combustion engine, which process comprises operating the said engine with a fuel containing one or more ashless thermostability boosters selected from aromatic amines, substituted phenols and polycyclic phenolic compounds or mixtures thereof. The present invention further refers to a fuel additive composition and to a fuel composition comprising specific nitrogen-containing dispersants, carrier oils, the said ashless thermostability boosters, and optionally corrosion inhibitors and friction modifiers.

Abstract: A method for managing a network, the network comprising partitioning the network into at least one subnet, the at least one subnet including a plurality of clients, selecting one of the plurality of clients to be operable as a subnet controller, and selecting another of the plurality of clients to be operable as a successor subnet controller, the subnet controller and the successor subnet controller being operable for determining health of the plurality of clients within the at least one subnet.

Abstract: A diesel fuel containing a soot dispersant additive which is a grafted and derivatized low molecular weight copolymer of ethylene and at least one C3-C10 alpha monoolefin is provided. Also provided is a method for improving the fuel economy of a diesel engine which comprises operating the diesel engine with a fuel composition comprising (a) a major amount of a diesel fuel and (b) a minor fuel economy improving effective amount of the soot dispersant additive.

Abstract: Ever-lite, a non-toxic fire starter is made from a 4×8 piece of pressed wood fiberboard with alum and cornstarch as binders and made from soft wood, preferably a sycamore fiber, with no creosote. It's then cut into 6?×{fraction (l/2)}? pieces and dipped into a p-128 (p-2391) paraffin solution at a temperature between 166 and 170 degrees for one second then cooled down. Ever-Lite burns for approximately 7-10 minutes at 35,000 BTU's. The emissions are non-toxic and are safe around children, food, and animals. It can be lit when wet and stay lit in wind or rain. The stick can be extinguished by depriving it of oxygen. Ever-Lite has an indefinite shelf life, will not become unstable, nor flare up, spark, secrete resins or pitch. Ever-Lite is expected to meet the SCAQMD COS standards of California as well as rule 1174.

Abstract: ORI-inhibited and deposit-resistant motor fuel composition comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree. F.-450.degree. F. and (I) the reaction product of a dibasic acid anhydride, a polyoxyalkylene diamine, and a hydrocarbyl polyamine; and (II) a mixture comprising polyisobutylene ethylene diamine and polyisobutylene in a hydrocarbon solvent. Motor fuel compositions of the instant invention show improved ORI control and valve deposit control in comparison with typical commercial fuel compositions.