Abstract: A mobile carriage is movable along rails by manual rotation of a handwheel. The mobile carriage comprises a visual indicator that instantly informs a person of the locked or unlocked status of the mobile carriage. The visual indicator comprises at least one ridge on the handwheel and another ridge on a locking knob. The locking knob is loosely captured between the handwheel and a hub for selective rotation relative thereto between first and second end positions. The locking knob has a cam that slides a pin within the hub between first and second positions whereat the pin disengages and engages a stationary lock plate. When the locking knob is manually rotated to the first end position thereof, the pin disengages from the lock plate to enable handwheel rotation and carriage movement. Manually rotating the locking knob to the second end position thereof causes the pin to engage the lock plate and prevent handwheel rotation and carriage movement.

Abstract: A pellet burning heating device (20) designed to operate at a combustion efficiency of about 90-98% (based on the carbon derived combustion efficiency formula), and to emit exhaust gases having a carbon monoxide concentration, by volume, of about 0.04% or less, which device does not incorporate a fan system for introducing combustion air into, or extracting exhaust gases from, the stove. High combustion efficiency and clean burning are accomplished by providing a plurality of apertures (130, 132) in the burn pot (120) of the device having a predetermined size, number, and placement. More specifically, the total area of the apertures in the bottom wall (122) and portions of the sidewall (124) at or below the pellet level (134) in the burn pot is equal to the total area of the apertures in the sidewall positioned above the pellet level.

Abstract: Hazardous waste is formed into non-hazardous non-leaching aggregate by introducing particulate noncombustible material into at least one oxidizer beneath the surface of an accumulation of molten noncombustible material. It is preferred that the walls of a portion of the apparatus be comprised of a layer of refractory material containing metal pins over a metal-walled, water-cooled vessel.

Abstract: The tree scooper is a mechanical device which shapes a root ball as a plant is being dug. The tree scooper includes an H-mount with internally mounted hydraulic cylinders, a power slider for linear motion along the H-mount and a sleeved hinge used to attach a scoop to the power slider. The tree scooper is operated by a combined rotating and back-sliding action for forming a root ball. The scoop is interchangeable for varying the size and shape of the root balls.

Abstract: This invention is comprised of an auger with fixed or replaceable tips designed to cut openings through sheet plastic or fiberglass ground coverings and drill, in a continuous operation, an appropriate diameter hole for planting seedlings or seeds as may be desired. This invention is comprised of a shaft with spiral auger and a cutting tip with a cylindrical cutting edge and a recessed drilling point as an assembly which is removably attached to the shaft with flights on it. The device can be driven by a conventional electric drill with a one-half inch chuck.

Abstract: A bander assembly for effecting a substantially even distribution of granular or particulate matter across a relatively wide band. The bander assembly includes a housing defining a throat section and a distributor section. The throat section has a series of baffles arranged toward one end thereof for agitating the granular material as it flows therepast. A series of deflectors are arranged in the distributor section for deflecting the granular material into a wide band having a substantially even or equal distribution thereacross. The present invention also relates to a method for effecting a substantially even or equal distribution of granular material from a bander assembly.

Abstract: A workpiece fabric folding device having a label clamping mechanism. The device is operated for folding back an outer end portion of a first workpiece fabric and for stitching the folded back portion to a second workpiece fabric by a sewing machine. In the folding back operation, a label piece is also positioned at the folded back portion for simultaneously stitching the label to the second workpiece fabric. The folding device includes a gauge plate whose outer contour defines a folding-back line of the first workpiece fabric, a bending depression member positioned above the gauge plate for bending the outer edge portion, and a plurality of folding segments for urging the bent outer edge to a position below the gauge plate. The label clamping mechanism is disposed on the bending depression member at a position adjacent the folded-back position. The mechanism includes a label clamping unit which holds one portion of the label, and moving unit for angularly moving the clamping unit to the folded-back position.

Abstract: A sewing machine incorporates a needle bar disconnecting mechanism (3) and a thread cutting mechanism (9). The needle bar disconnecting mechanism (3) is interposed between an arm spindle (2) and a needle bar (4), which normally transmits rotations of the arm spindle (2) to the needle bar (4) to vertically move the latter up and down but disconnects the needle bar (4) from the arm spindle (2) to stop the vertical movement of the needle bar (4) when actuated. The thread cutting mechanism (9) cuts threads at the termination of stitching. A rotational phase detecting mechanism (11) is provided for detecting a rotational phase of the arm spindle (2). An electronic control circuit (12) actuates the needle bar disconnecting mechanism (3) when the rotational phase detecting mechanism (11) detects that the arm spindle (2) has reached a predetermined rotational phase after the thread cutting mechanism (9) is actuated.

Abstract: Sheet material 30 is taken from a supply 32 and is cut by cutter 36 into segments 35. The segments are moved rapidly parallel to their cut edges into a slower operating first sewing station 40 where elastic bands are sewn to the side edges of the segments. The rapidly moving trailing portion of the segment 35 of sheet material is temporarily accumulated at the accumulation station 39 and progressively fed at a slower rate through the first sewing station 40. The side edges are folded into overlying relationship with respect to the main body portion at folding station 42. Sewing machines 64 and 165 are moved inwardly of the sewing path to simultaneously cut and sew diagonal corners at the trailing and leading edges of the segments, with the sewing machines pivoting so as to face the relative movement of the sheet material, and the removed corners 25 and elastic banding 21 are pulled away from the work product by a vacuum system 186.

Abstract: A kinetic integral steering system is provided for a sailboat of the type having a hull, a cockpit with a pair of side cockpit seats located at the stern, a cabin, a mast, a boom, a rudder with post and a pivotable tiller to control the rudder. The system consists of a pair of crossbars, a mechanism for securing the crossbars between the cockpit seats in a horizontal parallel relationship and a wheel concentrically pivoted between the center of the crossbars. The wheel has a cutout area to receive the tiller to normally keep the tiller in a straight stationary position to allow the sailboat to travel in a straight line through the water. The tiller can be adjustably positioned thereto to compensate for wind and course corrections.

Abstract: The on board dinghy cradle comprises a framework of hollow tubings which are secured together by fittings and connectors. The framework produced includes bottom cross members which extend across the width of the dinghy at a predetermined distance below the bottom surface thereof. Side tubings are also provided for positioning one side of the dinghy close to a supporting surface for the cradle, such as a swim platform, and to keep the dinghy from moving away as it is being boarded or left. The cradle is pivotably mounted to the supporting structure so it can be pivoted to a vertical storage position, having the dinghy, with or without a small motor attached thereto, up and out of the water.

Abstract: A block of expanded polystyerene (EPS) foam is encapsulated with one or more plastic strips within a resilient shell of high molecular weight plastic such as polyethylene. The method and process utilizes heat and pressure (e.g., one hundred fifty tons) to seal and bond the foam in a protective cover with the seam fused together with all the strength and integrity of the original material. The units may be used as part of a dock flotation system.

Abstract: An anchor having critically improved ability to penetrate and bury deep in mooring beds that can function well in a wide variety of mooring bed types is formed with a fluke component for burying into a mooring bed when it is cast on the bed and a shank component by which the anchor is attached to anchor rode. The fluke component is a contoured plate having identical starboard and port halves that increase in width from distal end to proximal end and meet in an apex at the center of the proximal end. The shank component has an elongated shaft bolted to a standard member above the plate with the shaft and the standard lying in a common plane with the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the plate. When the shaft is horizontal the plate is angled downward so its apex digs into the mooring bed when tension is applied to the anchor rode. Such angle may be varied to obtain maximum holding with different types of mooring beds.

Abstract: A food breading assembly which includes a grid member sandwiched between an upper bin for holding food items to be breaded and a lower bin for holding breading material such as flour, bread crumbs, and the like. The upper and lower bins have aligned handles projecting from each side which the user can grasp with his hands to hold the upper and lower bins together and the grid sandwiched tightly between. The user can then shake the assembly causing the breading material to be propelled upwardly through the apertures of the grid to bread the food items in the upper bin. When completed, the upper bin is lifted off the grid with the breaded food on the grid. The grid has a pair of handles the user then grasps to lift the grid and breaded food thereon away from the lower bin, carry over to a cooking receptacle and drop the breaded food items therein without the user having to touch the food with his hands.

Abstract: A web drying apparatus is provided for a textile machine of the type which is operable to apply a coating or otherwise to wet a web of textile material which is continuously traveled therethrough. The web drying apparatus includes at least a pair of groups of cylindrical drying rollers with each group of rollers being disposed on a respective side of a reference plane. The reference plane is inclined upwardly relative to a nip formed by a pair of squeezing rollers of the wetting device which applies the coating or otherwise wets the textile material. In one embodiment, the drying rollers of one group are disposed in a horizontal plane and the drying rollers of the other group are disposed in a vertical plane. The web drying apparatus additionally includes a device for separating a wet textile web into multiple separate webs.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for controlling the flow of a liquid supplied to a system applying a liquid to a substantially flat surface, the apparatus including a source of pressurized air, an enclosed tank containing a predetermined amount of liquid and connecting with the source of pressurized air through an air line, a pressure reducing valve arranged in the air line and adapted to control the pressure of air to be fed into the enclosed tank, a nozzle connecting with the liquid outlet of the enclosed tank through a liquid supply line and also coupling with the liquid applying system, a two-way valve disposed in the liquid supply line between the enclosed tank and the nozzle and adapted to intermittently blocking the flow of the liquid in the liquid supply line, and a restrictor disposed in the liquid supply line downstream of the two-way valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating a travelling web (5), having supply systems (10,15,16;31,33;41;47,49;73) for the supply of coating agent (11) to the web (5), the systems including a metering device (15;31;41;47,49;75;77) extending across the whole width of the web and which by an intermittent contact surface (27,29;37,39;43,45;47;49) provides intermittent engagement with the web (5) or a backing member (3) against which the web subsequently comes to engagement, for the deposition of strands of coating agent (11) on the web (5) or the backing member (3).

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously coating individual fibers of a fiber bundle with resin, which comprises a first concave support surface for grouping the fibers of the bundle substantially at a single grouping point and a second, convex, support surface at least partially described by an arc rotated about its horizontal axis, having a maximum radius R, which at least approximately satisfies the relationship expressed in the following formula: wherein r designates the radius of the arc at distance x from the plane of symmetry, passing through fiber grouping point (P): ##EQU1## and wherein L designates the length of a tangent to the second support surface which passes through grouping point (P), in the plane of symmetry, and .phi. designates the radian angle formed between the tangent and the vertical line.

Abstract: A developer unit which includes a developer tank housing a developing roller including a sleeve and a magnet member both rotatable, wherein the magnet member is rotated longer than the sleeve, and wherein the rotating direction of the magnet member is opposite to that occurring when the sleeve and the magnet member rotate simultaneously. This strengthens the stirring force for the developer, thereby enhancing the chargeability of the toner and maintaining a desired image density.

Abstract: A suitable inert thermal gas such as argon is introduced onto the backside of wafers being processed in a CVD reactor during the deposition of tungsten or other metals and silicides, to avoid deposition of material on the backside of the wafers being processed. Each process station includes a gas dispersion head disposed over a platen. The platen has a circular depresssion for receiving a wafer, and an annular groove provided in the floor of the depression, near the wall thereof. Heated and pressurized backside gas is introduced into the groove so that the wafer is maintained in a position above the floor of the depression but still within it. In this manner, backside gas vents from beneath the edge of the wafer on the platen and prevents the process gases from contacting the wafer in a transfer region above the platen, so that the wafer can be transported to or from the platen with a suitable wafer transfer mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus for transporting substrates 22, 23 in vacuum deposition systems with several stations, comprising plate-like substrate holders 16 which are moved across the stations in a vertical position along a given path and have two rails which interact with two rows of rollers provided underneath the substrate holders. The side of the first rail 13 facing away from the substrate holder 16 has a longitudinal groove 13a which interacts with rollers 7, 7', 7", . . . which are rotatably disposed at the frame 4 of the apparatus and disposed in a first row where they are spaced apart. The second rail 14 runs parallel to the first one and has a planar bearing surface 14a the plane E.sub.2 of which intersects the rotating axes V.sub.a of the first row at a right angle and approximately traverses the center of gravity S of the substrate holder 16. The bearing surface 14a interacts with S rollers 8, 8', . . . which are disposed in a second row and at the bottom of the frame 4 where they rotate around vertical axes 1.

Abstract: A substrate-heating device and a boat structure for a vacuum depositing apparatus that is capable of depositing semiconductor film onto a substrate more uniformly. The substrate-heating device includes a plurality of divided heating blocks which are capable of detecting and controlling their respective temperatures separately and independently. The substrate-heating device further includes a plurality of substrate holders for holding substrates, these substrate holding being driven by motor, through a transmission gear, a plurality of divided heating blocks for heating substrates, and boat structure for evaporating the depositing material within a vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A continuous feeding process is provided in a flow-through container wherein the input oxygen content of the water flow is measured and a signal is sent to a system processor. The system processor controls the output of a feeder which supplies a continuous controlled amount of feed to the fish, with the amount of the feed being directly related to the oxygen content of the water. The output oxygen content is also measured and a signal is sent to the system processor. In response to the input and output signals, oxygen is controllably supplied to the input side of the flow-through container. A photosensor is also connected to the processor so as to limit the feeding process to daylight hours.

Abstract: A fish hatchery assembly, to be used to segregate a fish tank into a portion for larger fish to swim and a portion where newly born fish may be kept safe, without requiring the removal of the mother fish to a separate area, the assembly including a filtering panel disposed horizontally and having a corrugated type configuration including a plurality of upper apexes and lower apexes, a vertical wall attached at a proximate end of the horizontal filtering panel and extending downward to contact a bottom surface of the fish tank, and a separator plate to keep larger fish from swiming above the filtering panel. The assembly contacts opposite inner sides of the fish tank to effectively divide the fish tank into two compartments, and includes a plurality of slots extending along each of the upper apexes of the filtering panel such that newly born fish may pass therethrough, but larger fish may not.

Abstract: A system for breeding fleas comprises a blood reservoir with a feeding membrane and a cage adjacent to the feeding membrane and containing a screen which supports the fleas during feeding, divides the cage into a feeding chamber and an egg collection chamber and provides access by the fleas between these chambers. The fleas are confined in the cage and stand on the screen to feed by penetrating the membrane with their mouth parts to obtain blood from the reservoir. The access between the feeding and egg collection chambers allows the cage to contain more fleas than if such access were not provided and open interiors of the feeding and egg collection chambers allow easy cleaning and egg collection.

Abstract: A container made up of a smooth, seamless, synthetic resin tube with air permeable end caps which removably fasten to each end, used for transporting animals. A holder made of corrugated paper with aligned holes on opposite panels through which the containers are inserted and held.

Abstract: A feeding station for cats or other small animals comprises an open bottomed, generally opaque, box-like enclosure which sits on the floor to surround the feeding dishes for a small domestic animal, such as a cat. The enclosure includes at least one opening to give the animal access to the food dishes. The enclosure is preferably formed with a continuous lower edge to help prevent food displaced from the surrounded dishes from scattering outside the enclosure. The access opening for the animal is preferably circular and is sized to prevent a larger animal (or toddler) from getting to the food dishes. A transparent trap door in the top of the enclosure permits easy inspection and access to the food dishes.

Abstract: In a dispensing device for automatically feeding fish a base 11 has mounted on its upper surface 14 a drive member 23 constantly rotated by a small, highly geared battery powered stepping motor controlled by a quartz controlled electronic circuit mounted within the base. A ring 15 of compartments freely rotatable on the surface 14 within location ribs 16 of the base has on its inner periphery 18 spaced ribs 26 one of which will be engaged by a pawl 25 or 25' of the drive member 23 during each revolution of the drive member, whereby the ring 15 is periodically arcuately displaced. The compartments of the ring 15 are open at top and bottom and in their path is an aperture 20 through the base. The compartments of the ring 15 are brought successively into alignment with the aperture 20 so that fish food located in the compartments is discharged by gravity through the aperture 20.

Abstract: A livestock feeding station has a feeding trough with a series of spaced deflector members extending substantially the entire depth of the trough. The upper edge of the trough has a rounded section to prevent livestock from gripping with their teeth. The station can be ground mounted or removably attached to a stall with attachments.

Abstract: A pet carrier for use in a vehicle comprises a platform sized to generally fit on a passenger seat of the vehicle. Front, rear and side panels are pivotally connected to the platform for movement between generally horizontal positions and upright positions wherein they form a pet enclosure upstanding from the platform. The rear panel, in its upright position, is much taller than the other panels, and is inclined upwardly and rearwardly to generally match the inclination of the back of the passenger seat. Connectors are provided for releasably retaining the panels in their upright positions. The front and rear panels, in their horizontal positions, overlie the platform, and can be releasably retained in such overlying relation, for convenient carrying and storage. Supports are provided for selective adjustment to the angle of the passenger seat.

Abstract: A veterinary restraint collar for a cat, comprising two side-by-side rings of soft, flexible and non-resilient medical padding material sewn together along their inner margins and having a drawstring passage with a "stretch" gauze drawstring in the passage. The rings have adjacent faces of thin plastic sheet material, and opposite faces of soft absorbent material, and are gathered to form radial pleats. The rings stand out from the neck hole to form a flexible barrier restricting the animals's ability to reach portions of its body with its mouth.

Abstract: An animal bedding product is made from waste cardboard and wood pallets by shredding selected amounts of cardboard and wood pallets to provide a blended mixture of wood chips and cardboard pieces ranging from approximately 1/2 inch to 11/2 inches in size.

Abstract: A pulsed atmospheric fluidized bed reactor system is disclosed and claimed along with a process for utilization of same for the combustion of, e.g. high sulfur content coal. The system affords a economical, ecologically acceptable alternative to oil and gas fired combustors. The apparatus may also be employed for endothermic reaction, combustion of waste products, e.g. organic and medical waste, drying, calcining and the like.

Abstract: At least part of the heat energy contained in the exhaust gases of a diesel engine provided with turbo apparatus is recovered before leading the exhaust gases into the turbo apparatus, and at least the major part of the recovered heat energy is used for producing secondary energy to be availed of independent of the production of mechanical energy by the engine. The heat energy recovered can, with advantage, be utilized for hot water or steam production.

Abstract: A tubesheet cover plate and method is described wherein a plate is provided for covering the tubesheet face and with apertures with outwardly flared openings into each tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a backpack type operating unit, which includes a backpack frame having a front portion and a left lateral side portion, an operating device and a motive power source for driving the operating device. The motive power source and the operating device is mounted on the backpack frame, and the front portion of the backpack frame faces toward a forward direction and the left lateral side portion facing toward a leftward direction, in which the forward direction and the leftward direction are perpendicular to each other and lying in a common horizontal plane.

Abstract: Replenishment water is supplied to a coal-water slurry fuel injector between fuel releases, to resist clogging in the injector. The injector includes a cylindrical body having a needle valve in a central bore, and a fuel intake port which releases fuel into the engine through an opening in the side of the injector body. A nozzle having high pressure ducts is provided in an end of the body for releasing fuel into the engine. A clearance space is provided between the needle valve and the central bore for passage of the replenishment water into the injector. The replenishment water is forced into the nozzle and the high pressure ducts between releases of fuel. Lubricants can be added to the replenishment water, if desired. The replenishment water resists injector clogging by maintaining the fluidity of the coal-water slurry and purging dried coal particles.

Abstract: A fan control system of a vehicle for controlling an electric motor fan for cooling a radiator for an engine coolant and a condenser for a refrigerant of an air conditioning system of the vehicle by moving air, comprises a vehicle speed sensor, a sensor for sensing the temperature of the engine coolant, a sensor for sensing a discharge pressure of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor of the air conditioning system, and a controller for controlling the motor fan. In the operating range in which the vehicle speed is lower than a predetermined speed and simultaneously the coolant temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature, the controller holds the motor fan off if the discharge pressure is lower than a predetermined pressure even though the air conditioner switch is on. Therefore, the percentage of running time of the motor fan to the total time is reduced.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting engine overheating and controlling engine ignition timing utilizes a single temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is positioned adjacent a cylinder head of an engine. A rate of engine temperature increase is calculated based on engine temperature information produced by the temperature sensor, and engine speed is regulated based on the calculated rate of engine temperature increase. Ignition timing is also controlled in response to the engine temperature information produced by the temperature sensor, and the engine speed is regulated to a predetermined speed value whenever the engine temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature value.

Abstract: A particular cooling water passage structure is installed in a V-type engine having two cylinder banks offset in a lengthwise direction of a crankshaft. Each bank is provided with inlet ports, provided to admit a cooling water flow. Each inlet port communicates with a lengthwise front end portion of the water jacket. The inlet port of one of the cylinder banks, which is offset forward relative to the other, is further in communication with a side portion, adjacent to the front end portion, of the water jacket. The inlet ports have apertures which open at the same location in the lengthwise direction. Piping, connected to the inlet ports, is provided in a space formed between the offset cylinder banks.

Abstract: The present invention provides an internal combustion engine comprising a hollow engine body rotatable about a fixed shaft, a pair of pistons capable of rotating with but slidably reciprocating relative to the engine body, and a cam mechanism for causing each piston to make one full rotation with the engine body as the piston makes two reciprocations. A combustion chamber is formed in the engine body between the pair of pistons, whereas a pair of air supply chambers are arranged on the side of the respective pistons axially away from the combustion chamber. Each air supply chamber is highly compressed when the pistons are moved away from each other, and the resulting compressed air is utilized for scavenging, internally cooling and supercharging the combustion chamber.

Abstract: Presented is an internal combustion engine that utilizes horizontally opposed pistons operating in direct opposition to one another in axially aligned open ended cylinders suspended below a base plate and arranged generally symmetrically on opposite sides of a vertical plane coincident with the rotational axis of a longitudinally extending main power crankshaft also suspended for rotation below the base plate. A pair of auxiliary crankshafts are provided spaced on opposite sides of the vertical plane and having rotational axes that lie in a common plane below and parallel with the plane of the base plate and coincident with the longitudinal axis of the cylinders. A cam shaft is provided to be driven by at least one of the auxiliary crankshafts in timed sequence with linear displacement of the pistons and operation of poppet-type intake and exhaust valves actuated by the cam shaft to admit a fuel mixture into the combustion chamber defined by the juxtaposed heads of the pistons.

Abstract: An air intake system for a marine propulsion engine having a U shaped configuration for facilitating water separation and to provide a long intake passage. An air flow sensor is positioned at the inlet opening of the inlet device with the length between the inlet opening and the intake ports being effective to dampen pulsations in the induction system from the air flow device.

Abstract: An engine has a plurality of cylinders and the cylinders are divided into first and second cylinder groups so that the cylinders in each cylinder group do not fire one after another. An intake system for the engine has a plurality of discrete intake passages extending from the respective cylinders of the engine and merge into a junction chamber, a common intake passage which opens to the atmosphere at its upstream end and communicates with the junction chamber at its downstream end, a first communicating passage which is connected to the discrete intake passages for the first cylinder group at their intermediate portions and communicates them with each other, and a second communicating passage which is connected to the discrete intake passages for the second cylinder group at their intermeidate portions and communicates them with each other.

Abstract: In an engine wherein there is only one exhaust valve per cylinder, the single exhaust valve is maintained closed while an inlet valve, via which an air-fuel mixture is exclusively admitted to the combustion chamber, is open. A second inlet valve, via which only air is supplied into the combustion chamber, is arranged to open when the exhaust valve is opened. In this manner, fuel is prevented from passing through the combustion chamber to the exhaust system. While the second inlet valve is open, air which contains no fuel is used to scavenge the combustion gases. In engines wherein there are two exhaust valves per cylinder, it is possible for a stoichiometric air-fuel mixture to be formed in the combustion chamber. In this configuration one of the two exhaust valves is opened during an initial stage of the exhaust phase, and the combustion gases are exhausted into a three-way catalytic converter.

Abstract: An intake-exhaust control system includes a mechanism for changing timings at which the open periods of intake and/or exhaust valves overlap. A control unit cooperates with the valve timing changing mechanism to cause it to change the timing stepwise so as to vary the valve overlap in time, or in degrees, in a plurality of steps according to engine operating conditions, such as engine speed and engine load. The valve overlap, when the engine operates under medium or moderate engine speeds, is varied so as to be larger or longer under medium engine loads than under higher or heavier and lower or lighter engine loads.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary unit included in a control arrangement for an internal combustion engine. An NTC-resistor (6) which is subjected to the effect of engine temperature of engine cooling-water temperature, is connected to a control system (5) which monitors the resistance of the NTC-resistor (6), this resistance varying with engine temperature, and utilizes this variation in resistance to change temperature-dependent control parameters for engine operation. The auxiliary control unit is connected to NTC-resistor (6). The auxiliary control unit applies an elevated voltage across the NTC-resistor over a predetermined period of time after an engine cold start, so as to deceive the control system (5) in indicating that the resistor is colder than it actually is.

Abstract: An engine starter attachment for use with equipment employing combustion engines having hand-operable starting cords. The attachment comprises a slide bar having a slider equipped with a stirrup to enable foot power to be applied to the slider. A cable attached to the slider passes over a swivel pulley and is connected to the engine pull cord so that foot power can be used in starting the engine.

Abstract: An engine cylinder block includes lower and upper cylinder block portions which are fastened together by bearing cap fastening bolts and cylinder block fastening bolts. The engine cylinder block is provided with a baffle plate, for separating a crankcase from an oil pan. The baffle plate is fastened to the engine cylinder block by the cylinder block fastening bolts. Bearing cap fastening bolts are arranged in a row parallel to an axis of rotation of the crankshaft at each side of a row of bearing caps. The cylinder block fastening bolts, each of which is located between adjoining bearing caps, are arranged in a row parallel to the axis of rotation of the crankshaft on each side of the row of bearing caps.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a piston is prevented from wobbling about its wrist pin by including parallel linkage arms between the piston and a follower gear on the crankpin of the connecting rod. The follower gear orbits a stationary gear, but does not rotate. The follower gear is coupled to the stationary gear by intermediate gears. The stationary gear is coupled to the engine block so that it does not rotate about the main journal of the crankshaft. Rotation of the follower gear is prevented by choosing gear ratios such that their product is one half. In an alternative embodiment, the linkage arms between the follower gear and the piston comprise shafts with a bevel pinion gear at each end. One end engages the follower gear while the other end engages a sector gear concentric with the wrist pin.