Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus can efficiently use a gas supplied into a reaction tube by improving a shape of a gas nozzle. A cylinder reaction tube 12 is vertically disposed, and openings of a furnace opening flange 13 is airtightly sealed with a seal cap 14, and a boat 15 onto which wafers W as substrates are loaded in a multi-storied fashion is inserted into the reaction tube 12. A gas is supplied from a nozzle 21 to a plurality of wafers W in the cylindrical reaction tube 12 to deposit a thin film on the wafers W. The nozzle 21 is provided creepingly along an inner wall 22 of the tube in a tube axial direction of the cylinder reaction tube 12. In addition, the nozzle 21 has a nozzle space therein which has an extent of 45° or more and 180° or less in a circumferential direction within the tube. A plurality of gas nozzle openings 24 of the nozzle 21 are provided such that the nozzle openings 24 correspond to the respective wafers W so that a gas flows on the respective wafers W.

Abstract: This surface processing apparatus has a reactor in which plasma is generated and a substrate whose surface is to be processed by the plasma is arranged, and a magnet plate for creating a point-cusp magnetic field distributed in an inner space of the reactor, in which the plasma is generated. The magnet plate has a plurality of magnets. These magnets are arranged by a honeycomb lattice structure in a circular plane facing in parallel a surface of the substrate. One magnetic pole end face of each of magnets is arranged at a position of each of the lattice points forming hexagonal shapes on the circular plane. The polarities of the magnetic pole end faces of two adjoining magnets are arranged to become opposite alternately. The magnet plate may be provided with a plurality of magnets arranged by a lattice structure forming a square and the magnetic force (coercive force) of some of the magnets arranged at the outermost region is reduced.

Abstract: The vacuum deposition apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a plurality of evaporation positions set in the vacuum chamber and provided with film-forming materials in such a way that a film-forming material is placed at a evaporation position, a heating device for heating each of the film-forming materials, and arranged in correspondence with each of the plurality of evaporation positions, and a feeding device for feeding one of the film-forming materials into one of the plurality of evaporation positions during film deposition, and arranged in correspondence with at least one of the plurality of evaporation positions. Accordingly, the vacuum deposition apparatus is able to form a thick deposited film by multiple-source vacuum deposition independently heating two or more film-forming materials.

Abstract: An animal feeder has a feed hopper that has a filling end and a feeding end. The proximate ends of three or more legs are permanently attached to the feed hopper. A skid assembly is permanently attached to the distal ends of the three or more legs.

Abstract: A system for calculating one or more dimensions of an animal. The system comprises at least three fiducial reference points, each having different X, Y, and Z coordinates in 3-dimensional space. In addition, the system further comprises at least two sensors for obtaining dimensional measurements of the fiducial reference points and the animal from at least two different fields of view. In one embodiment, the at least two different fields of view are at least a side view and a top view. The system also comprises a processing system configured to receive the dimensional measurements from the at least two sensors and calculate one or more dimensions of the animal by relating positions of animal features to known locations of the fiducial reference points. The system also may create and measure a 3-dimensional image of the animal.

Abstract: A system and method for studying a test subject includes monitoring the test subject as it traverses through a programmable maze. The test subject may be under the influence of experimental drugs or genetic manipulation. The dynamic maze can be changed automatically or manually to test the abilities of the test subject. The dynamic maze comprises of a starting point, an ending point, and an electronically programmable floor capable of constructing various obstacles and passageways. The programmable floor may be programmed by a human user using an interface, or it may be programmed by an automated control system that programs the maze in accordance with the ability of the test subject to traverse the maze. Various devices are incorporated with the use of the maze to monitor the activities and welfare of the test subject.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved whelping pen, formed from disposable materials and in a scored blank to have elongated side and end walls adapted to be folded to form the pen and to engage the side and end walls. The side and end walls are adapted to be covered by an elongated peaked roof engageable with said walls and adapted to support a drape to cover the interior elongated walls and floor and to be clamped to said walls in a temporarily secured manner for easy removal and disposal. Said wall and floor material impregnated with a moisture resistant chemical to prevent absorption of urine. One of said walls provided with an aperture to permit the mother to enter and leave the pen.

Abstract: This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or terminated. In the process an animal habitat is cleaned and subsequently treated with trichlormelamine (TCM). The TCM may be applied by spraying the habitat with a solution of TCM, by dusting the habitat with powdered TCM or by treating bedding/litter with TCM. This process produces healthier animals and as such the productivity of a given grow out is increased. The process of this invention is particularly suited to animal habitats which are used to raise batches of hogs, cattle, turkeys and chickens on a continuing basis.

Abstract: A bathing system is disclosed. The system includes a water supply line, an injectant supply line for supplying an injectant such as shampoo and conditioner, and an injector for combining the water and injectant and homogenizing the mixture. The system also includes a sprayer, which is connected to the outlet of the injector and is capable of producing a pulsating spray. Additional injectant supply line or lines can also be included. The injectant lines can be combined with a distribution manifold and in turn fed into the injector. In a preferred embodiment, the injector is of a differential pressure type. A bypass path and valve switch water directing to the sprayer for rinsing without mixing with injectant. The injector and sprayer are configured to produce a water-injectant mixture with a consistent mixing ratio over a wide range of water flow rates and pressures while providing pulsating action in either the wash or rinse cycle.

Abstract: An electronic device which prevents a veterinary patient from licking and mutilating, medical appliances which are attached to the patient. The medical appliances may include bandages, splints, catheters, fluid administration sets, etc. The electronic device comprises a housing containing electronic circuitry powered by two series-connected, replaceable nine volt batteries. A negative electrode and a positive electrode extend from the housing. The electrodes are attached to the patient's body in a manner to form an open circuit. A mild, but convincing, shock is produced if the patient attempts to lick or chew the medical appliance.

Abstract: A water heater includes a water tank adapted to contain water; a flue extending through the water tank and having a first end communicating with the water heater's combustion chamber for the flow of products of combustion through the tank; a damper communicating with the flue; and an apparatus for creating a flow of air proximate the second end of the flue to resist the flow of warm air out of the second end of the flue due to standby convection. The apparatus for creating airflow may be a fan or an ionic wind generator. Additionally, the airflow may be directed into or across the end of the flue at the top of the water heater to either create a downdraft or an air curtain for containing warm air within the flue.

Abstract: A steam generator system incorporates multiple processes, either in series or independently and with each process having a process fluid associated therewith, to transfer heat between a common working fluid and the process fluids in order to generate steam from the working fluid. The heat transfer may be controlled by controlling the flow of the working fluid to further regulate and control the generation of steam and/or the individual processes themselves. The generator system includes a vessel and may optionally have baffles located within the vessel to separate the flow of working fluid into a recirculation system to facilitate in the overall operation of the system. The working fluid must be capable of forming steam and preferably consists essentially of water. Straight tubes, plate-type heat exchange surfaces having a common boiling fluid stream, U-tubes, helical tubes, and/or curved tubes may be used as heat exchange means for transferring heat between the working fluid and the process fluids.

Abstract: A hydrogen generating system is provided for use in internal combustion engines for increasing the efficiency of the engine and decreasing emissions from the engine. The hydrogen generating system has an electrolysis cell for generating hydrogen and oxygen gases by electrolysis of an aqueous solution, a power source for providing electrical power to the electrolysis cell, an outlet flow means for introducing the generated gases into the intake manifold system of an internal combustion engine, a monitoring means for monitoring the operating conditions of the hydrogen generating system, and a control means connected to the monitoring means for controlling the operation of the hydrogen generating system in response to the monitoring means. Various devices and systems are added to facilitate use and overcome previous problems with prior hydrogen generating systems.

Abstract: A closed loop cooling water system for an internal combustion engine includes a radiator, an inlet line connecting the radiator to the internal combustion engine, a cooling water pump disposed in the inlet line, the cooling water pump having a suction side, a compensating tank, a compressor connected to the compensating tank, and a connecting line connecting the compensating tank to the inlet line on the suction side of the cooling water pump. The compressor supplies compressed air to the compensating tank to set the pressure level in the compensating tank. The pressure level in the compensating tank affects the pressure level on the suction side of the cooling water pump during operation.

Abstract: A cooling system particularly suited for use in a small watercraft, which supplies coolant to, and evacuates coolant from, an engine of the watercraft. The engine includes an engine body defining at least one water jacket therein. An engine coolant supply passage desirably routes the coolant into thermal communication with a portion of an exhaust system, such as an exhaust manifold, before supplying the coolant to the water jacket of the engine. When the engine is shut off, coolant is permitted to drain from the water jacket through a drain passage. The drain passage is connected to the coolant supply passage at a position upstream from the exhaust system such that coolant draining from the engine travels in a reverse direction through the supply passage and is drained from the watercraft cooling system.

Abstract: The invention refers to a device, which includes a combustion engine (1) with a piston (2), which is mechanically freely movable in a housing (3). The device is arranged to permit combustion of a fuel mixture in order to produce a pushing force to the piston (2). The device includes an electromagnetic energy transducer (21, 22) and an external current circuit (34, 41), which is connected to the energy transducer for exchange of effect in a direction to or from the energy transducer. A control unit (12) is arranged to control the direction of the effect, which is exchanged between the energy transducer (21, 22) and the external current circuit, during operation of the device. The invention also refers to a use of such a device for generating electric energy, and a vehicle with such a device.

Abstract: A radial cam driven internal combustion engine has connecting rod guide pins that slide into ends of the connecting rods, allowing the connecting rods to slide freely linearly while applying side loads on the connecting rods to the crankcase. The stationary guide pins protrude out from a center ring that floats over the central drive shaft. These pins are grooved to allow the pressure inside the connecting rod to escape. Each piston dwells at top dead center long enough to create a fixed volume environment and for all the fuel in the cylinder to be consumed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a push rod (1), more specifically for use in a valve actuation device of an internal combustion engine, which is substantially hollow and is provided with a portion (5) of a maximum cross section dimension arranged preferably in the middle between the ends (1a, 1b) of the push rod (1). In order to provide, in the easiest possible way, a light weight push rod (1) with high buckling resistance, the push rod (1) consists of a first and of a second, substantially hollow rod piece (2, 3), said rod pieces (2, 3) having a maximum cross section dimension in the region of one open front face (2b, 3b) thereof and being rigidly joined together at their open front faces (2b, 3b).

Abstract: A retainer retains a release member for engine valves of an internal combustion engine. The release member causes an engine valve to be actuated depending on various operating conditions of the engine, such as engine speed or oil level. The retainer retains the release member to at least one of a cam lobe and a cam gear. The release member may be substantially L-shaped and centrifugally responsive. Alternatively, the release member may be a substantially U-shaped yoke that at least partially surrounds a cam shaft. The retainer includes a pin that is substantially transverse and non-intersecting to the cam shaft. The pin may be substantially straight and interconnect to bosses that project from the cam gear. Alternatively, the pin may be substantially C-shaped and extend into apertures in the cam gear that extend in the axial direction of the cam gear.

Abstract: In the air intake system of an engine which introduces air passed through a cleaner case having filter element therein into a throttle box through a throttle, and distributes the air from the throttle box to each cylinder of the engine by an intake manifold, the throttle is provided in the throttle box such that a center axis of the throttle is provided substantially horizontally and in a center in the vertical direction between the ends on the upstream side of the intake pipes provided vertically and extended to a center between the ends on the upstream side opposite to each other provided on both sides of the throttle box; the throttle is connected to the throttle box such that a center axis of the throttle is arranged substantially horizontal and simultaneously an intake route of linking the throttle including the main port to the filter element is substantially arranged linearly on the center axis of the throttle; the inside of the cleaner case in the form of hollow is divided by a partition into the air

Abstract: A valve stem seal component overcomes potential orientation misplacement, particularly in cases where no valve stem seal is to be used on an adjacent valve. The component includes an integral locator feature for assuring proper installation atop a valve guide of an internal combustion engine. A plurality of such seal components are employed per engine, each component designed for insertion over at least the intake valve guide of each cylinder. Each component includes a valve stem seal module adapted to be installed over the intake valve guide. A locator is attached to the module via a radial connection portion that extends between the module and locator. The radial connection portion includes an arcuate edge that fits in only one orientation against a curvilinear edge of a boss on the cylinder head. In one described embodiment, the locator is a circular ring adapted to be installed over an exhaust guide.

Abstract: A combustion chamber assembly (and a piston having the combustion chamber assembly) for use in a diesel engine, includes a combustion chamber being defined in a crown of a piston, the combustion chamber having a central axis, and having a center portion being raised above a bottom plane of the combustion chamber. The center portion of the combustion chamber is defined in part by a portion of a sphere, the sphere having a radius, the origin of the radius lying on the combustion chamber central axis. The combustion chamber has a plurality of curved surfaces having smooth tangential transitions between adjacent smooth surfaces, the smooth surfaces including the spherical center portion in combination with a plurality of annular surfaces. A method of forming a combustion chamber is also included.

Abstract: A spark-ignition type 4-cycle direct injection engine is provided with a turbocharger for boosting intake air and an injector for directly injecting fuel to a combustion chamber within a cylinder, wherein in a &lgr;=1 region (II) and an enriched region (III) on the high-speed high-load side, fuel is injected during the intake stroke of the cylinder to attain a state of homogenous combustion. When the engine is in the high-speed side (specific region) of the enriched region (III), the air-fuel ratio A/F of the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder is controlled to become A/F≦13, the tumble flow T is strengthened by closing the TSCVs, and the opening degree of a wastegate valve of the turbocharger is controlled in order to increase the maximum boost pressure and compensate the drop in intake efficiency that is caused by closing the TSCVs.

Abstract: An electronic control unit varies the braking power level of a compression release brake system for an internal combustion engine in response to a signal based upon a machine's operating conditions. A sensor senses the operating conditions, generates a signal in response to the sensed condition and delivers the signal to the electronic control unit. The sensor can sense a variety of operating conditions including, speed, load, terrain grade, and requested brake power by a machine operator.

Abstract: A method and rocker arm assembly for actuating an engine valve are disclosed. The rocker arm may include an integrated hydraulic circuit used to control a lost motion piston. A reset piston may be included in the rocker arm to selectively reset the position of the lost motion piston. A control piston may also be included in the rocker arm to selectively lock the reset piston into a reset position. The rocker arm assembly may be used to achieve compression-release or bleeder braking, main intake, main exhaust, brake gas recirculation, and/or exhaust gas recirculation valve events.

Abstract: A supplemental control valve device for supplementally controlling the flow through the intake channel of an internal combustion engine includes a flow body mounted in the intake channel and extending from an enlarged cross section of the intake channel into a reducing cross section of the intake channel. The flow body is configured in correspondence with the intake channel such that an annular gap is formed between the flow body and the intake channel. A valve member is supported on the flow body for movement between an open position in which the valve member is at a spacing from a valve seat on the intake channel at the transition of the upstream cross section and the enlarged cross section, and a closed position in which the valve member is seated against the valve seat such that the flow in the intake channel past the valve member is prevented.

Abstract: Multi-cylinder stationary internal combustion engine (1)—in particular a gas otto engine—with at least one throttle valve (13) and with at least one compressor (15)—in particular turbo-supercharger—for driving at least one generator (3) for the production of electric current or for driving at least one other consumer of mechanical energy, the internal combustion engine (1) containing a regulator (10) which, for the shedding of load, sets the throttle valve (13) to a permissible minimum-closure position which differs from the completely closed position and disconnects at least one cylinder (9) in order to prevent overspeed.

Abstract: A method of controlling a motor vehicle engine having an electronic throttle including positioning the electronic throttle in response to a requested throttle area, determining a fault in the vehicle engine, limiting the throttle area after a fault has been determined to control vehicle speed, limiting acceleration of the vehicle after the fault has been determined, and determining if the engine may be operated at full throttle after the fault has been determined to allow the vehicle to operate in a high power demand application.

Abstract: A throttle body (10) with a housing (12) comprising a housing cover (17) and a housing body (14) and with a through throttle aperture (20) for a throttle butterfly (26) arranged on a throttle-butterfly shaft (22), the throttle-butterfly shaft (22) being drivable as a function of specifiable parameters by means of an electronic system (56) arranged in the housing (12) by an electric actuator (32) likewise arranged in the housing (12) and having an actuator shaft (28), the position of the throttle-butterfly shaft (22) being detectable by means of a position detection device (70) arranged in the housing (12), is to have a particularly small space requirement and, at the same time, a contactless position detection device (70) for the throttle-butterfly shaft (22).

Abstract: A throttle valve is opened after stopping an engine to prevent the valve from sticking. Then, when a temperature of the valve has become lower than the polymerization temperature, the valve is closed to seal the vapor of the HCs in a surge tank downstream. Changes in the temperature of the valve are, for example, estimated based on a temperature of an intake air detected by an intake temperature sensor.

Abstract: A high pressure collecting chamber for receiving a fuel supply under pressure, has a piston-shaped pressure multiplication element; a line to a nozzle holder combination such that via the pressure multiplication element fuel with high pressure is available in the line; a pre-stressing element for the pressure multiplication element; a control chamber through which the pressure multiplication element is integrated, wherein the pre-stressed pressure multiplication element which is actuated via the control chamber is integrated in the high pressure collecting chamber.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling an internal combustion engine in a vehicle. The method includes adjusting a fuel injection amount during engine crank based on a barometric pressure. The barometric pressure is determined from at least one signal received from at least one transmitter external from the vehicle.

Abstract: An adjustable booster pump and controller is provided for controlling the amount of fuel delivered to an engine. The adjustable booster pump and controller utilize the engine's original fuel input system and may be used to increase the flow of fuel to the engine as a function of fuel demand. Various inputs may be inputted in the controller to determine under what conditions more fuel is needed. These inputs may be time, engine revolutions per minute, vehicle speed, manifold intake pressure, and others. The user may then selectively determine when more fuel is needed and may adjust the controller to increase the output of the booster pump to increase the fuel flow to the engine.

Abstract: A device for a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus of a fuel system supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel vapor pressure management apparatus performs leak detection on a headspace of the fuel system, performs excess negative pressure relief of the headspace, and performs excess positive pressure relief of the headspace. The device includes a seal that is deformable between a substantially symmetrically deformed configuration, a generally asymmetrically deformed configuration, and an undeformed configuration. The seal is adapted to cooperatively engage a poppet such that a first arrangement that includes the seal in the substantially symmetrically deformed configuration and the poppet engaging the seal, a second arrangement that includes the seal in the generally asymmetrically deformed configuration and the poppet engaging the seal, and a third arrangement that includes the seal in an undeformed configuration and the poppet being disengaged from the seal.

Abstract: In a method for open-loop and closed-loop control of the number and sequence of strokes in the motive process of a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine, in particular a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine with direct injection, it being possible, in the case of leaner-than-stoichiometric combustion, for the residual oxygen not yet used for combustion to be used for further working strokes, and a gas exchange occurring only after the residual oxygen in the combustion chamber has been completely burned or the air ratio &lgr; in the combustion chamber has fallen below a lower limiting value &lgr;grenz

Abstract: A PCV valve is incorporated in the interior of a centrifugal oil mist separator which is provided integrally on a head cover of an engine. The centrifugal oil mist separator comprises an upstream-side separation chamber including a blow-by gas inlet port and a downstream-side separation chamber to which a blow-by gas outlet port and an oil discharge hole open, and an oil separation plate is disposed such that a communication between the blow-by gas inlet port and the blow-by gas outlet port is cut off. The oil separator plat is provided at a distal end of a protruding portion which integrally extends from a valve seat of the PCV valve, the protruding portion and the oil separation plate functioning to intensify a swirl flow in the upstream-side separation chamber.

Abstract: An intake system (13) for an internal combustion engine (12) which includes a housing (15a) with a filter insert (16) and a membrane (22) for separating nitrogen and enriching the combustion air with oxygen. The membrane is integrated into the filter housing so as to save construction space and provide a lower cost system. The membrane (22) can alternatively be arranged on the clean air side of the air filter insert (16) to prevent the membrane from being soiled and to improve the functional reliability of the oxygen enrichment. Alternatively, instead of arranging the membrane (22) on the clean side of the filter insert (16), the membrane can be protected from being soiled by using a cover (23).

Abstract: The air-fuel ratio of an air-fuel mixture to be combusted in an internal combustion engine 1 is manipulated to converge an output VO2/out of an O2 sensor 6 which is disposed downstream of a catalytic converter 3 to a target value VO2/TARGET depending on an operating state of the internal combustion engine 1, while at the same time a deterioration evaluating parameter is determined from time-series data of the output VO2/out of the O2 sensor 6. The value of the deterioration evaluating parameter is corrected depending on an average value of the output VO2/out of the O2 sensor 6 or the target value VO2/TARGET, and the deteriorated state of the catalytic converter 3 is evaluated based on the corrected value of the deterioration evaluating parameter.

Abstract: A weapon for centrifugally discharging projectiles at a rapid rate comprising a housing in which is rotatably mounted a disc having a multiplicity of feed channels extending radially therein and opening at the periphery of the disc. Each of the feed channels receives a multiplicity of projectiles and is configured to orient the projectiles in a single file adjacent the disc periphery of the disc projectile locking means. Each of the channels has located adjacent the periphery disc a multiplicity of stops movable between a first position within the channel to preclude movement of the outermost projectile outwardly of the channel and a second position removed from the channel to permit movement of a projectile thereby.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an arrow rest with respect to an archery bow window. The apparatus having a means for adjusting a cushion force required to deflect the arrow rest from a first or arrow loading position to a second or actuated position. Additionally, the apparatus may have a means for adjusting a cushion distance which the arrow rest travels before the arrow rest is actuated.

Abstract: An improved arrow rest including a base and laterally moving arrow-supporting arms is disclosed. The arrow rest provides a support to steady the arrow allowing a user to aim and launch an arrow with accuracy, which also accommodates for the deflections of an arrow during flight, thereby ensuring that no other forces but those of the bow string affect the flight of the arrow. The arrow rest is simple in design, economical to manufacture, adjustable to allow for different arrow shaft and arrow feather sizes, and durable.

Abstract: The computer system includes a receptor field (2) with sensors (Ri) each of which receives data with specific characteristic (A, B, C). These data are passed to processors (Pi, Pi/k), whereby only those connections (Li) between sensors and processors are released that are suited to an evaluation of the data according to a combination of specific data dictated by a phase program of a phase program circuit (7). The computer system also includes a selector circuit (71) that discards those program commands from dictated program commands (73) that lead to a “senseless” computation result. A motor program circuit (8) for the control of effectors (9) may be connected to the computer system that at least contribute to the movement of the receptor field (2) in order to bring the receptor field closer to suitable data with specific characteristics in order to enable better execution of the program.

Abstract: A pneumatic toy gun includes a first passage has a movable tube for pushing a bullet therein, and a second passage. An air path is defined between the two passages. The second passage is separated by a separating member into two partitions and one of the partitions is connected with an air hose and the other partition has an movable impact member which is connected to the tube. A spring is biased to the impact member. The separating member has an aperture communicating with the air path. The air pressure assists the tube to be pulled back after each shooting so that the toy gun can be fired continuously without pulling the cocking piece on the impact member after each shooting.

Abstract: The present invention is a specially curved discharge port and port within a bolt within the breech for a compressed gas powered gun for the firing of projectiles. The invented gun has many improvements over the prior art including the use of improved gas pressure routing allowing for operation at lower pressures with no decrease in firing rate, efficiency, trajectory, or range. The structure of the present invention provides for embodiments which include the use of specific maximum angles within the gas passage from a compressed gas storage chamber and a portion of the breech through which the gas is routed as it expands to launch a projectile from the gun.

Abstract: The pneumatically operated projectile launching device is preferably comprised of three principal elements: a body which houses and interconnects all of the pneumatic components and also houses the electrical power source, a grip mounted to the body which includes an electrical switch that activates a launching sequence, and an electrical control unit housed within both the body and the grip which directs flow between the pneumatic components to load, cock and fire the gun. The body preferably contains a plurality of bores in communication with each other including a bore containing and distribution pressurized gas, a bore containing a compressed gas storage chamber and mechanisms for filling the storage chamber with gas and releasing gas from the storage chamber to fire the projectile, and a bore containing mechanisms for loading and launching the projectile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layered diamond dicing blade. More particularly, the blade is a multi-layered dicing blade comprising an inner layer with a first set of diamond particles and an outer layer overlying the inner layer. The inner layer extends to the outermost periphery of the dicing blade. The outer layer comprises a second set of diamond particles having a size smaller than the first set of diamond particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grill comprising a grill body and two grill lids; the upper part of the grill body is wide-open to contain grill grids, which both grill lids fully cover, with charcoal placed inside the grill and burned at the bottom of the grill lids' covered space. In addition, the barbecue grill with two grill lids allows the user to cook the food items at one side of the grill with the lid on top closed, thus achieving the smoldering effect on the food items, and at the same time, cook the food items at the other side of the grill with the lid on top opened, thus enabling the user to turn the food items over. Therefore, with the design of the present invention, the grill can prevent heat from dispersing, improve the grill efficiency, and enable the user to cook the food items with different ways of cooking simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention relates to a barbeque grill capable of being conveniently transported to remote outdoor locations.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes burners having ports that are aligned in a defined alignment with respect to an adjacent structure of a burner body or the cooking appliance within a piloting zone so that the adjacent structure guides the formation of a flame kernel at an outlet of the port. The adjacent structure may be ports which also form flame kernels withing the piloting zone of the burner port outlet, a structural portion of the burner body such as an extended lip protruding beyond the burner port or a separate structure such as a flame rod or other target that stabilizes the flame kernels at the burner port outlet. Such structures provide a method for improving the turndown ratio of burners by preventing lifting or backlash of the flame kernels generated at the burner port outlets by aligning the ports in conjunction with an adjacent structure within a piloting zone.

Abstract: A drug delivery device and method is disclosed which produces aerosolized particles of pharmaceutically active drug for delivery to a patient by inhalation. The device is comprised of a liquid feeding source such as a channel to which formulation is added at one end and expelled through an exit opening. The feeding channel is surrounded by a pressurized chamber into which gas is fed and out of which gas is expelled from an opening. The opening from which the gas is expelled is positioned directly in front of the flow path of liquid expelled from the feeding channel. Various parameters are adjusted so that pressurized gas surrounds liquid flowing out of the feeding channel in a manner so as to maintain a stable capillary microjet of liquid until the liquid exits the pressure chamber opening and is aerosolized. The aerosolized particles having a uniform diameter in the range of about 1 to 5 microns are inhaled into a patient's lungs and thereafter reach the patient's circulatory system.