Abstract: An exemplary surface active agent admixture composition of the invention comprises (1) a first surface active agent comprising a betaine, an alkyl or aryl or alkylaryl sulfonate, or mixture thereof; and (2) a second surface active agent comprising a nonionic oxyalkylene-containing polymer surfactant. The present invention therefore provides a system for ensuring the presence in a hydratable cementitious composition (when hardened) a sufficient air volume and sufficient air void fineness and consistency. Further exemplary admixture compositions may comprise one or more plasticizers and one or more clay activity-modifying agents. Cementitious compositions and methods for modifying cementitious compositions, which incorporate the above-mentioned surface active agent combination, are also described. The invention provides the ability to adjust and stabilize air void systems in hydratable cementitious compositions, while allowing conventional air entraining agent (AEA) dosage practices to be followed.

Abstract: A foldable desk includes a top and a first leg and a second leg are respectively and pivotally connected to an underside of the top. Two rollers are connected to the underside of the top and one of the first leg and the second leg has two rollers connected thereto. The two legs can be pivoted parallel to the top and the rollers on the top and one of the two legs may roll on the ground.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stage device applicable to a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus. A stage device 10 comprises a Y-axis stage 20 and an X-axis stage 40, said Y-axis stage 20 including a fixed component 21 and a movable component 26 movable along the Y-axis, said X-axis stage 40 including a fixed component 41 and a movable component 43 movable along the X-axis, wherein the fixed component 41 of the X-axis stage 40 is disposed in the movable component 26 side of the Y-axis stage 20, the Y-axis is designed as a scanning axis, while the X-axis is designed as a stepping axis, and a non-contact sealing device is arranged between the fixed component 21 and the movable component 26 of the Y-axis stage 20.

Abstract: An apparatus for terraced shelving and hanger rods that supports the ends and horizontal mid-sections of shelving and can support ends and horizontal sections of hanger rods as well. A terraced shelving unit assembly that enables an increase of effective span width over that span possible for separate shelves of the same length. An apparatus for terraced shelving whereby two opposing boards each hold one or a plurality as well as possibly different varieties of shelving supports, and a rear wall holding one or more intermediate shelving supports as may or may not be needed, said apparatus supporting one or more separate flat shelves, terraced shelves, terraced shelving units, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN A MULTIFUNCTIONAL TABLE FOR INFORMATIC ENVIRONMENT” constituted by a computer table or console, in which the main advantages and differences are found in the-following points: triangular vertical basis (1) made of metal and quite strong and that, due their shape and positioning perpendicular to the column (2) allows greater physical space for the legs and feet of the users, and offers more rigidity and stability to the console, with a threaded support that allows a perfect alignment of the table in any floor condition; a totally closed channel piece (7) and respective cover that allows a perfect housing for the cables place therein; side positioning of a vertical pipe (8), offering a lateral access for the placing and withdrawal of different power outlets; upper channel or conduit (15) made of made of rigid material, with only some holes along its length; front bristles (12) in the mini platforms (10) allowing a perfect union between the platforms and the work area (6), among o

Abstract: A piece of furniture with a predominantly rectangular shape having a pair of side walls, shelf and back with rectangular mini platforms with symmetrical arrays of holes and supported in those holes by L-shaped hooks.

Abstract: A desk system with power and/or communication capability includes a series of interconnected desk sections. Each desk section includes a pair of leg that support a worksurface, and one or more stanchions extend upwardly from the worksurface. A primary power distribution system is located below the worksurface. The primary power distribution system includes receptacles mounted to a beam that extends between the pair of legs. Openings are formed in the legs for enabling the primary power distribution system to pass from one desk section to another. Each stanchion defines an open interior and is mounted above an opening formed in the worksurface. Each stanchion includes a mounting plate, and one or more power and/or communication supply blocks are adapted for securement to the mounting plate. Flexible cords or cables extend from each mounting block through the opening in the worksurface, and are plugged into the receptacles or the primary power distribution system located below the worksurface.

Abstract: A pallet is provided having spaced first and second decks and a plurality of opposed mating areas formed in each of the decks. Each mating area includes alternating projections and recesses, where the projections of the first deck are arranged to be received by the recesses of the second deck and the projections of the second deck are arranged to be received by the recesses of the first deck. Each mating area further includes at least one latch member extending therefrom, where the latch members of one deck are arranged to engage the projections of the other deck such that engagement of the mating areas of the first and second decks securely joins the decks in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a unified extrusion pallet that is completed by only one extrusion process. The unified extrusion pallet includes a fork insertion hole in which a fork of a forklift truck is inserted. The unified extrusion pallet includes a projected skid-proof protrusion formed at an upper plane of the pallet. The unified extrusion pallet includes a plurality of middle-sized holes, which are formed at sides of the fork insertion hole 10 and are to prevent a twist of the pallet. Each of the middle-sized holes includes a reinforcing slat having sections crossed diagonally. The unified extrusion pallet includes a plurality of small-sized holes. The fork insertion hole, the middle-sized holes, the projected skid-proof protrusion and the small-sized holes are constructed so as to form a single body. The fork insertion hole, the middle-sized holes, and the projected skid-proof protrusion are formed so as to be penetrated in a longitudinal direction where the pallet is extruded.

Abstract: The proposed connecting system for modular structures, in particular tables and/or desks, includes a junction block, which features a pair of coplanar horizontal plates. Support and stabilization means of a pair of bars are connected to the horizontal plates. The support members support the junction block.

Abstract: Material to be treated such as garbage is charged into a first rotary kiln 14 to be mainly dehydrated and charged into a second rotary kiln 18 to be carbonized. The first rotary kiln 14 has a first nozzle pipe 11 therein for spouting a first high temperature gas and the second rotary kiln 18 has a second nozzle pipe 15 for spouting a second high temperature gas, mainly high temperature superheated steam with a temperature higher than a temperature of the first high temperature gas. The carbonized material is discharged outside after a temperature thereof is lowered to prevent spontaneous combustion in an atmosphere. Thereby, it is able to provide an apparatus for thermal treatment using superheated steam which can be built relatively small and by which treatment time can be shortened, and further, the final carbonized material can be used as charcoal.

Abstract: A system for monitoring coal flow through a coal delivery tube in a blast furnace fuel injection system is disclosed, which system automatically actuates a purge cycle for clearing accumulations of coal from a coal lance when a temperature drop indicative of an imminent blockage is detected. A method of controlling the purge system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular material supply system for an automated quilting machine having a variety of fill material supply devices, a cover material tick magazine, a fill laminator, and optionally a digital printer. The system is capable of selecting the desired cover and fill materials and supplying them continuously to a laminator to form a layered material, which is then fed to the quilting machine. The flexibility of the modular system reduces the need for system downtime to changeover component materials for producing different quilted products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for conveying articles to be sewed, which is provided for a sewing device or sewing machine. Said device comprises at least one material advancing device for advancing the article to be sewed in the advancing direction of the material with an advancing speed defined by the speed of the machine and by the stitch length. The device also comprises at least one material conveying supplementary device which, in the form of a pressing means, subjects the upper material layer of the article to be sewed to a pressing force. The material conveying supplementary device rotates with a rotational speed, is arranged behind the material advancing device in the advancing direction of the material and can be proportionally driven with regard to the speed of the machine and to the stitch length.

Abstract: A steering device for a personal watercraft includes a handle holder fitted to a watercraft body. A steering shaft passes through the handle holder, and a handle is fitted to the upper end of the steering shaft. The steering shaft is provided with a groove, and a holding member is provided in the handle holder and is fitted into the groove. Accordingly, movement of the steering shaft in the axial direction is restricted. A flange or the groove has a shape such that its width can be reduced. When the holding member is fitted by setting the width to a small size, and taking dimensional variations into account, the chattering between the flange or the groove and the holding member can be reduced. In view of this, the steering shaft is provided with the flange or the groove, and the holding member provided in the handle holder is fitted to the flange or the groove, so that movement of the steering shaft in the axial direction can be restrained.

Abstract: A seagoing vessel having a length of between 45 and 175 metres and designed to operate at speeds of between 25 and 70 knots, the vessel comprising a single main hull with stabilising amahs positioned on either side, wherein the hydrostatic value of GM determined in the transverse plane lies between 0.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a sail while it is being hoisted on a sail-powered marine vessel are disclosed. The apparatus is a pre-feeder or feeder for use on a forestay, mast or foremast; the apparatus having two oppositely-facing members that are movable in relationship to each other thereby forming an adjustable opening for receiving and partially encircling the luff portion of a sail. The two members are movable about a hinge and a locking mechanism prevents the members from separating inadvertently. For use with a forestay, the pre-feeder is attached near the bow of the boat or directly to the forestay below the grooved track on the forestay and helps guide a the luff portion of a jib sail into the grooved track. The method of using the pre-feeder includes gripping the two members and pulling them apart, inserting the luff, closing the two members, and pulling on a halyard attached to the sail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a passive stabilizer (3) which is installed in the lower part of a tanker used in floating production systems which make use of a mechanism which enables the tanker (1) to rotate about a vertical axis (turret). The stabilizer gives the tanker greater directional stability and makes it possible to install the turret in a more central position along the tanker.

Abstract: Barrier units for use in constructing barriers and a method for constructing the barrier units are disclosed. The barrier units are suitable for a variety of purposes including the construction of security barriers for sensitive facilities or temporarily halted ships. The barrier units of this invention can also be used as buffers between marine vessels or between marine vessels and harbor facilities to prevent damage to vessels. The barrier units of this invention can include vertical uprights, vertical protective mesh, submarine protective mesh, impalement spikes, walkways, and internal compartments for storage or occupation by security personnel. The security barrier can include lights or other electronic devices for providing security. The barrier units can be used to provide security for land-based facilities and for barriers between lanes of traffic.

Abstract: A connector facilitates securing a boat canvas to a boat frame. One portion of a conventional snap is attached to a boat surface in a known manner. The complementary portion of the snap forms part of a two-sided connector, including a surrounding component with one half of a repositionable fastener facing away from the boat surface. In this manner, a boat canvas including the other half of the repositionable fastener can be readily secured to the boat. Preferably, a connecting force between the first and second halves of the repositionable fastener is greater than a connecting force of the first and second halves of the snap connector so that the two-sided connectors remain attached to the canvas when the canvas is removed. With this structure, the boat company can install the snaps in the windshield earlier in the boat assembly process, and the connector allows for adjustment in the field to compensate for shrinkage, stretching, etc. of the boat canvas.

Abstract: A passive warning system for communicating vehicular deceleration/acceleration by embedding high contrast visual display patterns in vehicle tire treads. A strip of white, yellow, red or other high contrast colored rubber is embedded in tire treads by tire manufactures to provide obvious visual cues to following vehicles regarding vehicle deceleration and acceleration in low speed regimes associated with stop and go traffic. This invention is an aid to preventing rear end collisions by helping to alert following vehicles to changes in vehicle speed. The same technique when applied to bicycle and motorcycle tires alerts drivers to the presence of bicycles and/or motorcycles and reduces accidental collisions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signal-horn (1) of electromagnetic type comprising a generator (2) of sound waves having an oscillating membrane (4) actuated by an electromechanical propulsor unit (5) coupled to an acoustic amplifier (3) consisting of a duct (6) wound as a volute in which there is a first length (7) with generally constant section (8) provided with an inlet (9) for the sound signal to be amplified and a second length (10) with variable section (11) according to a conical exponential rule ending with an outlet (12) for the amplified sound signal. The ratio of the figure representing the volume (13) defined by the oscillating membrane (4) between the two points of maximum elongation (14, 15) and the figure representing the area of a cross section (8) of the first length is a number comprised between 16 and 20.

Abstract: A new marker device is provided for increased safety due to a flexible design. The marker device includes a base and a flexible means that is positioned over the base. The bottom part of the flexible means is attached to the base. The flexible means maintains in an original position in absence of a natural or traffic perturbation. However, flexible means deviates from this original position in presence of a natural or traffic perturbation. Moreover, the flexible means restores from this deviated position back to the original position after the perturbation disappears or is removed. Furthermore, the marker device includes a cover to cover the flexible means.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a product having a good crystal particle size distribution of a high-purity potassium fluorotantalate crystal or a high-purity potassium fluoroniobate crystal without using a physical method for particle classification. To that end, a method for manufacturing a high-purity potassium fluorotantalate crystal or a high-purity potassium fluoroniobate crystal is used, wherein the recrystallizing step comprising a first cooling process of cooling a saturated solution with a temperature of 60° C. to 90° C. obtained in the dissolving step at a cooling speed of T° C./hour until the solution temperature of the saturated solution becomes a temperature of the range of 35 to 50° C., and a second cooling process of cooling the solution at a cooling speed of [T-18]° C./hour to [T-1]° C./hour from the end of the first cooling process to the solution temperature becoming a temperature of 10 to 20° C.

Abstract: An epitaxial rare earth oxide (001)/silicon (001) structure is realized by epitaxially growing a rare earth oxide such as cerium dioxide in the (001) orientation on a (001)-oriented silicon substrate. For this purpose, the surface of the (001)-oriented Si substrate is processed into a dimer structure by 2×1, 1×2 surface reconstruction, and a rare earth oxide of a cubic system or a tetragonal system, such as CeO2 film, is epitaxially grown in the (001) orientation on the Si substrate by molecular beam epitaxy, for example. During this growth, a source material containing at least one kind of rare earth element is supplied after the supply of an oxidic gas is supplied onto the surface of the Si substrate. If necessary, annealing is conducted in vacuum after the growth.

Abstract: A continuous in situ process of deposition, etching, and deposition is provided for forming a film on a substrate using a plasma process. The etch-back may be performed without separate plasma activation of the etchant gas. The sequence of deposition, etching, and deposition permits features with high aspect ratios to be filled, while the continuity of the process results in improved uniformity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a monocrystalline coating crack-free coating of gallium nitride or mixed gallium nitride and another metal, on a substrate likely to cause extensive stresses in the coating, said substrate being coated with a buffer layer, wherein: at least a monocrystalline layer of a material having a thickness ranging between 100 and 300 nm, preferably between 200 and 250 nm, and whereof crystal lattice parameter is less than the crystal lattice parameter of the gallium nitride or of the mixed gallium nitride with another metal, is inserted in the coating of gallium nitride or mixed gallium nitride with another metal. The invention also concerns the method for preparing said coating. The invention further concerns electronic and optoelectronic devices comprising said coating.

Abstract: A process for removing photoresist from semiconductor wafers is disclosed wherein at least one semiconductor wafer having at least one layer of photoresist is positioned in a process tank; ozone gas is provided to said process tank; and said semiconductor wafer is spayed with a mixture of ozone and deionized water via at least one nozzle. The temperature during the process is maintained at or above ambient temperature. The ozone gas supplied to the tank is preferably under pressure within said process tank and the nozzles preferably spray the mixture of deionized water and ozone at a nozzle pressure between 5 and 10 atmospheres. In another embodiment, the invention is an apparatus for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A furnace for growing a high volume of crystals includes a plurality of individual growth stations and first and second heater matrixes. Each individual growth station has a crucible and an insulating container generally surrounding the crucible and thermally isolating the crucible from the other individual growth stations. The first and second heater matrices each include at least two legs electrically connected in parallel and each of the legs have at least two resistance heaters electrically connected in series. Each of the individual growth stations have at least one of the resistance heaters within the first heater matrix and at least one of the resistance heaters within the second heater matrix associated therewith. The resistance heaters of the first heater matrix are located above the crucibles and are preferably adapted to provide a homogeneous temperature across tops of the crucibles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mobile (10) providing a displacement for controlling the object to be covered moving in a horizontal plane on a conveyor or the like, and at the free end of which is mounted a sprayer (17). The pivoting arm (10) is mounted on a base capable of being driven in rotational motion about a substantially horizontal axis (12) substantially perpendicular to the conveying axis. In a first embodiment, it provides a translation movement along a substantially vertical or horizontal axis of the rotary base (6) bearing the arm and in another embodiment, it produces an articulation forming a bend on the arm bearing the sprayer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for moistening envelope flaps, comprising a reservoir of liquid, means for pumping this liquid and, disposed transversely with respect to a direction of advance of the envelopes and inclined with respect to a horizontal plane for supporting these envelopes, means for spraying on the envelope flaps a part of the liquid pumped from the reservoir of liquid. This inclination of the spray means corresponds to the angle of inclination of the flaps of envelopes with folded down flaps.

Abstract: An installation for powder coating articles (2), in particular vehicle bodies, comprises a coating booth (10), in which a plurality of application devices (55) for the powder coating may be arranged. The articles (2) to be coated are located during the coating process on a rotating rotary stand (7). Application devices (55) located in various angular positions relative to the axis of the rotary stand (7) may be charged with powder coatings of different colours. A collecting hopper (18) is located at the bottom of the coating booth (10), the outlet opening (20) of which collecting hopper may be brought as desired into connection with various recovery devices (21 to 26) for powder overspray.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for feeding a treatment substance to an application device used to treat a moving paper or board web, which arrangement includes at least one application chamber (1) extending over the width of the web, to which the treatment substance can be fed. The treatment substance feed devices include at least one elongated feed chamber (3) extending over the width of the application device, to which treatment substance can be fed from the inlet side (8) of the chamber (3), and at least one connection (20) for leading the treatment substance from the feed chamber to the application chamber (1). For feeding the treatment substance between the feed chambers, there is at least one flow route to connect the end (19) of the feed chamber (3) opposite the inlet side (8) and the end of the application device on the side of the inlet side of the first feed chamber (3), through the flow route.

Abstract: An optical fiber coating die is made such that an interfacial shear rate of the optical fiber to the resin coat is calculated in accordance with a pressure value of resin inside a coating cup, and the interfacial shear rate is in a range of −1.5×105 to 0 sec−1. Also, an optical fiber drawing die is made such that the interfacial shear rate of the optical fiber to the resin coat is calculated in accordance with a diameter of a coating resin, and the interfacial shear rate is in a range of range of −3×105 to 2×105 sec−1. By doing this, an optical fiber drawing die which can be used in an optical fiber drawing method so as to realize stable resin coating operation even in high-speed drawing operation and high productivity can be realized.

Abstract: A wafer lift pin assembly of an apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises a lower lift pin being driven up and down by an external driving means; a lower lift pin guide leading the lower lift pin to move up and down; an upper lift pin contacting the lower lift pin, the upper lift pin being driven up and down by the lower lift pin; and an upper lift pin guide leading the upper lift pin to move up and down.

Abstract: A device (10) for the direct or indirect application of liquid or pasty application medium (16) to one or both sides of a material web (20), in particular of paper or board, comprises an applicator unit (12) which discharges the application medium (16) onto the material web (20) in the form of a free application medium jet (18). In this case, in the region of the applicator unit (12) there is provided a device (30) for producing an electric field, which exerts on the application medium jet (18) moving from the applicator unit (12) to the material web (20) a force which assists its movement. Additionally or alternatively, edge guiding elements can be provided, which guide the lateral edges of the application medium curtain (18) at least on part of its movement under the force of gravity.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a vacuum chamber mainly comprises a plurality of long cylinders for linearly moving first piston rods. The first piston rods connect with a frame elevator. The frame elevator has a second piston rod and guide stems parallel to the first piston rods. While the second piston rod moves parallel to the guide stems by means of the short stroke cylinder, a lever, a transmitting rod and a connecting rod are driven synchronously. The transmitting rod is pivoted with the middle of connecting rod. The direction-changing mechanisms are pivoted at the two ends of the connecting rods for horizontally moving a door to seal the vacuum chamber. The moving direction of the door pushed by direction-changing mechanisms is perpendicular to the moving direction of the second piston rods so that the apparatus has a super thin configuration.

Abstract: According to the invention, a liner is provided for use with a substantially undeformable teatcup shell (40), for forming a two-chambered teatcup, by means of which milk is extracted from a teat (Z) in a suction milking process through a milking vacuum provided during a milking phase, and the teat is massaged during a rest phase, wherein the liner comprises a head part (12) that is substantially rotationally symmetrical relative to its longitudinal axis and a barrel part (14) that is connected to the head part (12) by means of a transitional part (22), the barrel part (14) is flexible, surrounds the teat and reacts to alternating changes in pressure during the milking and rest phases by changing its form, the head part (12) is formed as an annular tube (16), which forms an insertion opening (18) for the teat (Z), and which ensures sealing relative to the milking vacuum and the best possible grip of the liner to the teat without excessively constricting the teat during both the milking and the rest phases, the

Abstract: An animal treat dispensing and training device formed of a resilient material and defining a closed end and an elliptically shaped, slightly convex, dispensing end having an arcuate slot extending about the lower periphery thereof such that upon squeezing the dispenser adjacent its dispensing end, the slot is caused to open allowing one or more treats to be readily dispensed therefrom. Upon releasing the pressure on the dispenser, it returns to its prior disposition, closing and sealing the slot to again secure the remaining treats within the dispenser. A bell is attached to the device for attracting the attention of the animal to be trained whereby the user can shake the dispenser to alert the animal to a command and dispense the treat with the simple squeezing motion of the same hand to effect patterned response learning.

Abstract: The specification relates to an apparatus which holds bird feeders and pivots down easily so that the bird feeder can be reached. The Reach Easy Pole is an at least two foot Ground Post bar connected by pivot cleaves to an at least three foot bar Swing Arm, which has an at least twelve inch Mounting Bar resting on top perpendicularly. The Swing Arm is prevented from pivoting by the insertion of the Security Push Pin in a hole in the Swing Arm and the Ground Post. A protection panel consisting of an at least six inch square metal plate may be welded above the pivot cleaves.

Abstract: Unattached weights, namely: balls, which are confined and obscured in a housing, are lifted by inner ends of pivotably mounted perches in response to an undesirable, rapacious, and weighty bird, or squirrel, alighting upon, or clasping at the outer, extending portions of the perches. The ball-lifting, perch ends are cradles, and the cradles and balls define a relative, rolling friction therebetween which, in cooperation with a mechanical advantage of the extending portion of the perches vis-a-vis the cradles, demonstrate a diminishing resistance as the perches rotate downwardly and dislodge the unwelcome creature.

Abstract: A field watering device for game birds, particularly quail, is provided, which has a body for holding water, a ground anchor portion for securely fixing the body into the ground, and at least one water dispensing nipple for dispensing water from the body to the game birds. The field watering device uses conventional water dispensing nipples such as used to dispense water to the young birds in their commercial pens. When the young birds are released into the wild, the birds have an enhanced survival rate using the field watering device, since they are accustomed to obtaining water from the nipples. Without the field watering device, there is a higher loss of birds due to their unfamiliarity with natural water sources.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed an artificial reef system having a plurality of tire casings tethered onto a cable-like line which reef system is supported in an upright position by a flotation device and which artificial reef system is anchored to the bottom of the ocean by another tire casing filled with concrete having an anchoring device disposed on its underside. The cable-like line may be monofilament. The reef system of tire casings is disposed upwardly due to the buoyancy of the flotation means and is free to move with the current in a natural manner to the extent that the cable-like line allows.

Abstract: A unit for transporting live poultry includes a supporting frame and a series of drawer-type cages open at the top, which can be at least partially extracted from the supporting frame in the direction of one side, either the back side or one lateral side, of the transporting unit other than the front side at which the poultry are introduced into the drawer-type cages.

Abstract: A walkway device is disclosed for permitting a pet ready access to both an inside and an outside of a home. The device includes a plurality of tubular members disposed on the outside of the home for the passage therethrough of the pet. Each member has a first and a second extremity, the members being interconnected such that the first extremity of each member is connected to a second extremity of an adjacent member so that the members define a circuit for confining the pet. The arrangement is such that the pet is permitted to move in a first direction through the circuit and to move in a second direction through the circuit, the second direction being opposite to the first direction. One of the plurality of members defines an opening disposed between the first and second extremity thereof and a pet door is sealingly connected to the opening.

Abstract: A cat toy that encourages a cat to play even if the cat is shy or hiding has a handle to be held by a person using the toy with a flexible line, cord or string connected at one end to the handle and at the other end to a plaything such as a feather or ribbon. Also connected to the handle is a sound producing device such as a bell, chime, or rattle that can be used by a person to produce a characteristic sound that will, over a period of time, become to be recognized by the cat whenever the toy is to be used to produce a reaction showing the cat is eager to play. The sound producing device can be a bell connected to the free end of the handle so that the bell will ring whenever the handle is moved up and down or from side to side in synchronization with the movement of the plaything.

Abstract: A manually operated animal training device that can be combined with proven and traditional training methods includes means for providing a fluid spray to deter unwanted animal behavior.

Abstract: A shell of an animal restraint system is made from a radiolucent plastic material shaped to conform generally to the back, neck and head of the animal. The shell also has at least one region with a U-shape to permit the animal to be positioned on its back or on either side.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for feeding fuel additive on board a motor vehicle, the system comprising an additive tank and a metering pump suitable for sucking in a controlled quantity of additive from said tank, under the control of control means in order to deliver said quantity into the fuel of said vehicle. The system is remarkable in that said metering pump is integrated in a fuel-drawing module placed inside a fuel tank of the vehicle. This saves space. The invention is applicable to the automotive industry.

Abstract: In a piston compressed turbine engine, the air or air-fuel mixture is drew into the cylinder and compressed as a piston reciprocates, a high-pressure combustion gas obtained by exploding the compressed air-fuel mixture rotates a turbine, and the rotational power of the turbine reciprocates the piston. The piston compressed turbine engine is controlled by drawing air or air-fuel mixture into the cylinder as the intake valve is open and the piston retreats (a retreat act), pausing the piston at the BDC for a predetermined time so that the delay in intake due to inertia of the inducted air or air-fuel mixture is removed (a pause-at-BDC act), compressing the air or air-fuel mixture as the piston advances (an advancing act), and pausing the piston at the TDC for a predetermined time so that constant volume combustion is performed during explosion and combustion gas rotates the turbine after combustion is completed and then is exhausted (an pause-at-TDC act).