Abstract: A variable delivery type fuel supply apparatus capable of suppressing variation of fuel pressure within a delivery pipe and hence variation of fuel quantity injected through fuel injection valves and simplifying a control method therefor. The apparatus includes an oil relief passage (6) provided between the suction port of a fuel pump (4) and a pressurizing chamber (4e) across a suction valve (4a) of the fuel pump (4), an electromagnetic valve (7) disposed in the oil relief passage (6) and opened for a predetermined time during a discharge stroke of the fuel pump (4) for thereby controlling a discharge quantity of the fuel pump (4), and a control unit (108) for controlling the timing at which the electromagnetic valve (7) is opened.

Abstract: A cooling system has an air-to-air or first heat exchanger and a fluid or second heat exchanger mounted remotely from a main radiator for cooling an internal combustion engine. A filter filters a recipient fluid, such as an ambient air, before the recipient fluid passes through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger. A cooled fluid is conducted to a flow of intake air for the internal combustion engine. A fan causes the recipient fluid to pass through the filter and the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger. The spent recipient fluid is discharged to atmosphere.

Abstract: Hysteresis correction is carried out based on an amount of deviation between input data indicative of the target opening/closing position of a control valve, and the current opening/closing position of the control valve, or based on the output value of a PI controlled variable operation unit, to which a value of the deviation is entered.

Abstract: A heated PCV valve (30) includes a valve body (80) for metering a flow of crankcase gases therethrough. The valve body (80) has an intermediate portion (82) with a heating element (50) integrally disposed therein for heating the crankcase gases.

Abstract: The invention aims to improve the seizure resistance of a piston engine with a light-alloy cylinder having a chrome-plated friction surface. To this end the friction surface of the piston is provided with a coating on the basis of artificial resin in which hard particles are embedded.

Abstract: A ball launching apparatus is described in which a main frame mounts a ball support sub-frame for adjustable positioning about an axis. A ball carrier is provided on the ball support sub-frame at a radial distance from the adjustment axis. A ball striker arm with a striker pad is mounted for pivotal motion about the axis and moves in a swing path intersecting the ball carrier.

Abstract: A ball-throwing machine is provided which may be used for throwing baseballs, softballs and the like. The machine includes a power head having at least two and preferably three coacting wheels for propelling a ball toward a batter to simulate a pitch. Three AC motors and companion motor drives are provided for causing the wheels to rotate at predetermined speeds. The motor drives include dynamic braking circuits to permit rapid deceleration of the wheels. A pair of linear actuators is provided to permit the power head to be moved to predetermined horizontal and vertical positions. A programmable controller is included for individually controlling the rotational speed of each individual wheel, the horizontal position of the power head and the vertical position of the power head. A smart card reader may be employed for programming of the controller and the machine is adapted to be used in conjunction with a video display to simulate the actual pitching of a baseball by a pitcher.

Abstract: A barbecue grill assembly includes a grill member disposed in a cooking base. The cooking base has left and right side walls extending upwardly from a bottom wall. Atop cover is disposed on a top side of the cooking base for covering the cooking base. A side rack has one end portion pivoted to one of the left and right side walls of the cooking base. The side rack is turnable inwardly into the cooking base for moving to a folded position, and is further turnable outwardly from the cooking base for moving to an unfolded position. A fastening unit fastens releasably the top cover and the cooking base when the side rack is disposed at the folded position.

Abstract: A wood burning stove in the shape of a barrel having both primary and secondary air inlets for supplying clean combustion. Primary air is fed into the stove from above the door. Secondary air is fed into a heating duct which extends along the bottom of the stove to be preheated. The heating duct empties the preheated air into a plenum formed in the end of the stove remote from the door. Air admitted to the plenum is additionally heated by exposure to a series of heat transfer fins within the plenum. The shape of the plenum is such that the velocity of air in the central portion of the plenum is the slowest, allowing for efficient heat transfer from the plenum walls and fins to the air passing through. A baffle mounted in the stove above the fire shields the fire from the exhaust outlet. Secondary air is admitted into the interior of the stove from the plenum from a first set of ports near the top of the plenum.

Abstract: A method for aerosolizing a liquid comprises providing an aerosol generator having a plate with a plurality of apertures and a piezoelectric element to vibrate the plate. Liquid is supplied to the plate, and the piezoelectric element is energized to vibrate the plate at an initial frequency. The energy level is adjusted to vibrate the plate at its instantaneous resonant frequency during aerosolization of the liquid.

Abstract: A metered dose inhaler having all or part of its internal surfaces coated with one or more fluorocarbon polymers, optimally in combination with one or more non-fluorocarbon polymers, for dispensing an inhalation drug formation comprising albuterol or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof and a fluorocarbon propellant, optionally in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active agents or one or more excipients.

Abstract: The invention provides various apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a powdered medicament. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a pressurization cylinder, and a piston which is slidable within the cylinder to pressurize a gas. A handle is coupled to the piston and is movable between an extended position and a home position to pressurize the gas. An aerosolizing mechanism is included and is configured to aerosolize a powdered medicament that is held within a receptacle with pressurized gas from the cylinder. A carriage assembly is included to receive the receptacle and to couple the receptacle to the aerosolizing mechanism. A first and a second interlock are operably engageable with the carriage assembly to prevent coupling of the receptacle with the aerosolization mechanism. The first interlock is released to allow movement of the carriage upon movement of the handle to the extended position.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a breathing gas to a patient includes a display, a storage device programmed to hold different purge hole leak profiles for a variety of mask types, and a selection mechanism for selecting one of the profiles so that accurate values of tidal volume, excess leak and peak flow may be calculated and shown on the display. The displayed excess leak value can be used to correct the fit of the mask.

Abstract: Supraglottic airway (laryngeal mask) structure specifically used for anesthesia, including a silicone mask and a main tube seat with diverging tube opening. The main tube seat is fitted through the silicone mask. The upper and lower faces of the silicone mask are formed with perforations. A rubber annular tube having different diameters is implanted in the silicone mask at the equator thereof. A soft sleeve is fitted on the silicone mask. The inner diameter of the soft sleeve corresponds to the profile of the main tube seat. The soft sleeve has an irregular profile corresponding to the configuration of inner side of the fauces. The soft sleeve is pushed forward to make an upper tube opening of the main tube seat protrude out of the soft sleeve. An anesthetic gas intake tube having an engaging flange is fitted through the diverging section of the main tube seat and engaged therewith.

Abstract: A method of promoting blood vessel growth includes the steps of providing a cryocatheter having a thermally transmission region; placing the cryocatheter proximate an area of tissue to be treated; cooling the thermally transmissive region of the cryocatheter proximate the area of tissue to a temperature sufficient to injure the area of tissue; allowing the area of tissue to warm; and removing the cryocatheter from the area of tissue. Prior, during or after the cooling step, the area of tissue can be mechanically traumatized, and drugs can be injected into the tissue.

Abstract: An occlusion apparatus necrotizes an anatomical tissue structure which is disposed in a living body and has a plurality of vessels extending therefrom. The occlusion apparatus includes an elongated tubular member and an occluding mechanism. The tubular member extends along a central longitudinal axis to define a lumen and has a distal end positioned interiorly of the living body and a proximal end disposed opposite the distal end and positioned exteriorly of the living body. The occluding mechanism is operative at the distal end of the tubular member and includes a pair of occluding elements disposed opposite one another. The pair of occluding elements are moveable to and between an opened state and a closed state. In the opened state, the vessels to be occluded are received between the pair of occluding elements. In the closed state, the pair of occluding elements contact and occlude the vessels, thereby necrotizing the anatomical tissue structure.

Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent heating cycle.

Abstract: A method for transmural ablation using an instrument containing two electrodes or cryogenic probes. A clamping force is exerted on the two electrodes or probes such that the tissue of the hollow organ is clamped therebetween. Bipolar RF energy is then applied between the two electrodes, or the probes are cryogenically cooled, thus ablating the tissue therebetween. A monitoring device measures a suitable parameter, such as impedance or temperature, and indicates when the tissue between the electrodes has been fully ablated.

Abstract: A patient's upper airway condition such as snoring and sleep apnea is treated by selecting a particulate material selected for limited migration within tissue and for encouraging a fibrotic response of tissue to the material. A bolus of the particulate material is injected into the tissue area to structurally stiffen the tissue.

Abstract: An applicator includes an application element configured to apply a product to eyelashes and/or eyebrows. The application element includes a support, and at least two rows of teeth. The rows of teeth are disposed transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support. Each of the rows of teeth comprises at least two teeth extending from the support. The rows of teeth comprise a first row of teeth adjacent to a second row of teeth. The first row of teeth and the second row of teeth are spaced apart by a first distance. A pair of consecutive teeth of the first row of teeth are spaced apart by a second distance less than the first distance. An applicator system includes the applicator in combination with a receptacle for containing the product. Also provided is a cosmetic application method using the applicator.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cleaning substrates. A substrate is held and rotated by a chuck and an atmospheric pressure plasma jet places a plasma onto predetermined areas of the substrate. Subsequently liquid rinse is sprayed onto the predetermined areas. In one embodiment, a nozzle sprays a gas onto the predetermined areas to assist in drying the predetermined areas when needed.

Abstract: A composition for removal of chemical residues from metal or dielectric surfaces or for chemical mechanical polishing of a copper or aluminum surface is an aqueous solution with a pH between about 3.5 and about 7. The composition contains a monofunctional, difunctional or trifunctional organic acid and a buffering amount of a quaternary amine, ammonium hydroxide, hydroxylamine, hydroxylamine salt, hydrazine or hydrazine salt base. A method in accordance with the invention for removal of chemical residues from a metal or dielectric surface comprises contacting the metal or dielectric surface with the above composition for a time sufficient to remove the chemical residues. A method in accordance with the invention for chemical mechanical polishing of a copper or aluminum surface comprises applying the above composition to the copper or aluminum surface, and polishing the surface in the presence of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for a removing soil is described. The composition has a carboxylated imino compound and optionally an oxidizing agent. The composition displays excellent cleaning properties on processing equipment such as the equipment found in breweries, dairy plants and carbonated beverage plants. The composition also displays excellent lipid-based and protein-based soil removal.

Abstract: A wafer cleaning device is provided with a roll brush extending in an axial direction and having an end portion supported so that the roll brush can be rolled around its axis freely for performing cleaning by touching a rolled contact surface of the roll brush to a cleaned surface of a wafer. The end portion of the roll brush is supported so that the roll brush can be displaced by a dial adjusting screw to enable the axis to be tilted to the cleaned surface of the wafer.

Abstract: The invention addresses the need for an automatic dishwasher that can accommodate various shapes and sizes of utensils. The invention relates to an automatic dishwasher comprising a cabinet that defines a washing chamber. The cabinet has an access opening, which is closeable by a door that is moveably mounted to the cabinet between an open position and a closed position. A first basket is moveably mounted within the washing chamber and capable of movement between a use position and a load position. An auxiliary basket assembly comprising an auxiliary basket and an auxiliary basket support for support the auxiliary basket above the first basket.

Abstract: An orchard tent folding structure comprises two frame sets and a shelter member having a plurality of tubular members and a plastic cloth. The frame sets comprise a rod member which is provided with a power source to drive the rod member to turn, a sprocket wheel and a slide wheel linked with the sprocket wheel by a chain member. The sprocket wheel turns along with the rod member. The chain member is formed of a chain section and a steel cable section. The shelter member is fastened at one side with the chain section, and at other side with a first steel cable and a second steel cable of the frame sets.

Abstract: In a system and method for sensing and controlling the level of a fluid in a tank, the system includes a fluid inlet, for enabling the flow of fluid into the tank, and a controller, for controlling the flow of fluid through the fluid inlet. The system further includes a sensor, for sensing the level of the fluid in the tank, for activating the controller responsive thereto, and for directing the flow of fluid out of the tank. The system also includes a connector for connecting the sensor to the controller. The sensor comprises a siphon outlet tube, comprised of a conductive material, including a downwardly depending portion which includes a leading edge having a substantial surface area for contact by the fluid upon reaching a preset level in the tank.

Abstract: A fluid controlling electromagnetic valve is formed by mechanically fixing one axial end portion of a stator core to an annular portion of a yoke, after the primary molding of a coil bobbin, and by sandwiching flanges of the coil bobbin having a coil wound by a predetermined number of turns around the outer circumference of a guide portion, between the rear end face of the annular portion of the yoke and front end face of an annular magnetic plate. A secondary molding is performed including a piece for regulating the axial moving distance of a valve member, to mold a housing of the fluid controlling electromagnetic valve.

Abstract: A double check valve reduced pressure backflow preventor assembly is configured to have a relatively small length, volume and/or weight. The assembly defines parallel, preferably coaxial, inlet and outlet directions. In one aspect, first and second check valves are at an angle, preferably of 90°, to the in-line axis and preferably intersect the in-line axis. In one aspect, a relief valve is positioned spaced from the in-line axis. First and second shutoff valves are enclosed in the same integral, unitary housing which encloses the check valves and, preferably, some or all of the relief valve. The shutoff valves are preferably positioned along the in-line axis.

Abstract: A safety system for a fluid conduit comprising a fluid conduit having first and second ends, a first valve seat in a housing disposed at the first end of the conduit and a second valve seat in a housing disposed at the second end of the flexible fluid conduit. The first and second valve seats are positioned a first predetermined distance from each other. A first valve body is pivotally attached to the first housing at the first end of the flexible fluid conduit and a second valve body is pivotally attached to the second housing at the second end of the fluid conduit. The first and second valve seats are disposed between the first and second plurality of valve bodies, with the first and second valve bodies positioned a second predetermined distance from the first and second valve seats, respectively.

Abstract: A mixer valve assembly is provided comprising a pressure balancer cartridge including radially extending lugs, a mixer valve in fluid communication with, and supported by the pressure balancer cartridge, and a housing fitted over the pressure balancer cartridge and the mixer valve, the housing including notches for coupling to the lugs. The mixer valve can be used as part of a water faucet assembly. In this respect, a water faucet assembly is also provided comprising a faucet body including a sleeve, a base provided at one end of the sleeve, and fluid passages formed in the base, and a mixer valve assembly, disposed within the faucet body, including a pressure balancer cartridge including radially extending lugs, a mixer valve in fluid communication with, and supported by the pressure balancer cartridge, and a housing fitted over the pressure balancer cartridge and the mixer valve, the housing including notches for coupling to the lugs.

Abstract: A fluid injector made of pressure rated components that attach to a fluid flow line so that flow is transferred from the flow line, into the injection unit and back to the fluid flow line. The inlet flow is used to pressurize the storage tank and provide a solution to mix with injection solutions in the tank to provide an accurate preset or adjustable injection rate into the fluid flow line. Vent/proportioner ports provide back flow protection, prevent fluid from siphoning from the storage tank, provide an internal air release port and set injection ratios. A mixing control valve adjusts the injection ratios by mixing outgoing injection solutions with incoming fluid from the fluid flow line. Flexible bladders isolate one or more injection solutions within one storage container which are injected simultaneously at independent injection rates.

Abstract: A lacquer bullet gun gas entry valve, placed inside the lacquer bullet gun at an entrance of a conduit between an expansion chamber and a bullet chamber. The lacquer bullet gun gas entry valve comprises a valve body and a shutter. The valve body has a passageway, allowing compressed gas to pass to the bullet-chamber. The shutter tightly closes a front end of the valve body. The shutter has a first surface to which a first rod is attached and a second surface opposite to the first surface to which a second rod is attached, which is aligned with the first rod on a common axis. Depending on how the shutter is oriented, the first or second rod pass through the passageway, having a far end which extends beyond a rear end of the valve body, so that pushing of the far end by the firing device causes the shutter to be opened. Several longitudinal grooves are cut into the far end both of the first and the second rod, providing a path for compressed gas to push back the firing device.

Abstract: A safety hose apparatus delivers water from a standard threaded hose bib to an appliance or plumbing fixture. The apparatus includes an outer hose and an inner hose that extends through the outer hose. A first threaded connector is rotatably attached to the outer hose and is in communication with the inner hose. The first threaded connector is threadably engagable with the spout to communicably connect the inner hose to the hose bib. A second threaded connector is rotatably attached to the outer hose and is in communication with the second end of the inner hose. The second threaded connector is threadably engagable with the inlet to communicably connect the inner hose to the inlet. A first closure is engaged with the first end of the outer hose and a second closure is engaged with a second end of the outer hose for sealing the space between the inner and outer hoses and retaining within the space water leaking through a rupture in the inner hose.

Abstract: A service valve and cap assembly is disclosed. The service valve comprises a valve stem that is inserted into a valve body. An upper portion of the valve body defines a collar selectively formable between a first installation inner diameter to a second retention inner diameter. A service valve sealing cap includes a base portion and a generally annular sealing portion. An annular shoulder is formed on the sealing portion inner diameter, such that the radially inner diameter of the shoulder portion is less than the collar first outer diameter, and is greater than the collar second outer diameter.

Abstract: A hose concealing device which hides a hose when it is not intended to be used and which allows access to the hose when it is desirable to use the hose.

Abstract: A flow control valve with a reduced number of parts and with few restrictions on installation space is provided. A back pressure chamber of a diaphragm-type valve body communicates with a communication port through a vent hole formed in a case of the flow control valve. An air filter is integrated with the flow control valve.

Abstract: A vapor canister and fuel tank assembly for a vehicle includes a fuel tank having an interior chamber and a vapor canister fluidly communicating with the interior chamber of the fuel tank to adsorb vapor fuel. The vapor canister and fuel tank assembly also includes a pressure sensor located on a clean side of the vapor canister to monitor pressure in the assembly.

Abstract: An opaque container fluid indicator is constructed to include a mount fixedly fastened to the spout of an opaque fluid container, a bladder holder supported on the mount to hold an elastic transparent bladder, and two suction tubes respectively fastened to two bottom through holes of the bladder holder and suspended in the opaque fluid container to suck fluid into the bladder. Air passes through the suction tubes to force fluid out of the bladder when the level of fluid in the opaque fluid container drops below a predetermined low level.

Abstract: A joystick controller is provided in a hydraulic circuit having a pair of hydraulic actuators and oriented with respect to the operator so that movement of a control lever of the joystick controller relative to a reference axis oriented perpendicular to the operator results in control signals being generated and delivered to the first and second main control valves so that the respective cylinders are moved in a direction that is intuitive to the operator. For example, forward movement of the control lever results in both hydraulic actuators moving in the same forward or downward direction and movement of the control lever rearwardly results in both actuators moving in the rearward or upward direction. Likewise, movement of the control lever along an axis that is oriented forty five degrees from the reference axis results in control of one of the actuators independent of the other one.

Abstract: A multiple port valve plate assembly for use with a vacuum drum in a labeling apparatus. The valve plate has a first stationary vacuum cavity which is supplied with one level of vacuum suitable for picking up a label segment from a cutter with limited tension. The valve plate has a second, floating cavity, which is supplied with another, higher level of vacuum suitable for firmly griping the cut label segment as an adhesive is applied to the label segment. The valve plate has a third stationary vacuum cavity for suitable for holding the label at a lower vacuum pressure while the label is being transferred to a container. The third cavity may be further divided into a label application segment with an even lower vacuum pressure. A pressure port is also provided adjacent the third cavity for facilitating release of the label from the vacuum drum as it contacts the container.

Abstract: A valve includes a bobbin/valve body, a solenoid and a plunger. The bobbin/valve body is formed in one piece, defines all of the valve's inlet/outlet ports and forms the entire support structure for the solenoid and the plunger. To assemble the valve, a plunger body is inserted into the bobbin/valve body through an end opening into a longitudinal bore and a spring positioned to bias the plunger body to a normally closed position. A pole piece is then inserted through the end opening into the longitudinal bore and attached to the bobbin/valve body. A solenoid coil is wound around a central cylindrical section of the bobbin/valve body, and terminal pins and a flux conductor are attached to the bobbin/valve body. The attachment of the pole piece, the terminal pins, and/or the flux conductor may be accomplished by press-fit and/or swage coupling techniques.

Abstract: A Self-Aligning SmartStrate™ for providing reliable, self-aligning connections to external fluid-handling or fluid-sensing components is disclosed. One embodiment comprises a generally rectilinear body (102) that includes a plurality of exterior side walls (103). One of the exterior side walls (103) has a weld extension (106B) which may be welded to an external tube. The upper wall (104) has a port (108) which is configured to connect to an external component. The rectilinear body (102) has at least one internal passageway (107) which runs from the weld extension (106B) to the port (108). The rectilinear body (102) does not require holes or fasteners that fit into holes, since it employs a number of posts (110) that project from the body (102) to secure the body (102) to an external component.

Abstract: An integrated gas control device has an elongated base having a pair of ribs longitudinally extending on the base to form a groove there-between. A plurality of passage blocks are mounted in the groove. Each of the passage blocks has a gas passage having openings opened at an upper surface at both ends of the block. A plurality of gas control equipments are mounted on adjacent passage blocks. Each of the gas control equipments is installed on the base.

Abstract: Air is introduced into the injection water for microbial enhanced oil recovery. The injection water is passed through an ejector where it is entrained and the oxygen subsequently dissolves in the water.

Abstract: A ship including a multi-layer composite piping system formed from a laminated pipe structure comprising: (a) a metal tube; (b) a bonding layer disposed on both sides of the metal tube; and (c) an internally cross-linked polymer layer disposed on both bonding layers.

Abstract: A paper machine wire for dewatering and sheet forming purposes is structured such that the tendency of causing wire marks is decreased and simultaneously a greater wearing capacity is gained by exchangeably working threads. The multi-layer paper machine wire includes an upper fabric layer and a lower fabric layer with each layer being connected to one another by binding thread. The lower fabric includes a weft thread that extends from a running side of the lower fabric to a center position and overlaps a warp thread. The weft thread protects the warp thread against wear and forms a cushion against wire marking.

Abstract: A coloured institutional towel comprising ground warp, fill, and pile warped yarns, all of said yarns being colored by intimately draw blending a predetermined amount of pre-dyed polyester fiber with cotton fiber when the yarn is spun and twisted to thereby form a predetermined color for the institutional towel.

Abstract: The apparatus (1) for making available a leno thread (2a, 3a) for a weaving machine comprises a shaft (4) which is rotatably journalled about an axis of rotation (A). This apparatus has an active connection to a drive apparatus (5) in order to set the shaft (4) into rotation, and comprises a holder apparatus (6) for accommodating a leno thread bobbin (2, 3), with the holder apparatus (6) being rotatably connected to the shaft (4). There is included a holder means (7) for the substantially rotation-free holding of the holder apparatus (6), and a thread guiding element (8) which is firmly connected to the shaft (4). The holder apparatus (6) is designed for the accommodation of at least two leno thread bobbins (2, 3). The shaft (4) has a thread guiding passage (4a) which opens towards the holder apparatus (6) and which is designed in such a manner that both leno threads (2a, 3a) passing through the thread guiding passage (4a) can be supplied to the thread guiding element (8).

Abstract: In an arrangement for the linear measurement and magazine storage of thread (7) ahead of the pick in looms or textile machines (18) use is made of thread feed elements (1) and thread length-measuring elements (2) together with magazines (6) designed to store a predetermined length of thread ahead of the pick in the machine. Elements (5, 5′) reversing parts of the thread are designed to bring about interaction with thread parts between the thread support elements. The reversing elements are designed, during said interaction, to displace thread parts in directions that deviate from the feed direction into the magazine or magazines to a position or positions therein. The reversing elements are designed, after the introduction of read parts into the magazines, to return to their starting positions or home positions. The magazines are designed with devices, which retain parts of the thread in said positions.