Abstract: In an accumulation type fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine, a common rail is formed with an accumulation chamber inside a peripheral wall portion so that a central axis of the accumulation chamber is deviated from that of the common rail, which has a cross section in a complete round shape. Thus, a thick wall portion having thicker wall than other portion of the peripheral wall portion is formed in the peripheral wall portion. A plurality of pipe connecting portions is formed radially inside the thick wall portion. A plurality of pipe connectors is formed separately from the common rail and is connected to the common rail at the pipe connecting portions. As a result, machining of an outer periphery of the common rail is simplified.

Abstract: In a fuel injection apparatus in which a pressure regulator is attached to a vapor separator, in order to make the vapor separator compact, to improve corrosion resistance of the pressure regulator and to maintain a stable pressure regulating operation for a long time period, a vapor separator is constituted by a chamber and a cover, a pressure regulator is arranged within a recess portion of the cover and above a fixed fuel liquid surface, the longitudinal axis of the pressure regulator is arranged in a state of being approximately parallel to the fuel liquid surface, a pressure fuel inflow passage is formed in the cover and is formed so as to be branched from a fuel discharge passage formed in the cover, and a vent hole of a spring chamber is open at a lower position in the gravitational direction.

Abstract: To provide a fuel injection apparatus preferable for a marine engine which can prevent a metal soap from being generated in a motor portion of a high pressure electric pump even when fuel containing sea water is sucked into the electric pump, a high pressure electric pump (HP) is provided with a pump portion (P) and a motor portion with in a pump housing (1), the pump portion (P) sucks fuel within a vapor separator (V), high pressure fuel the pressure of which has been increased by the pump portion (P) is discharged through the periphery of the motor portion, the motor portion of the high pressure electric pump (HP) is formed as a brushless motor portion, and a resin material is molded on the outer periphery of a drive coil (6B) constituting the brushless motor portion, thereby shutting off contact between the drive coil (6B) and the fuel.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine includes at least one fuel injector and a fuel-distributor line, which, for each fuel injector, is provided with a connecting piece that is able to be connected to an intake-side end of the fuel injector, one annular seal being provided in each case to sealingly join the fuel injector to the associated connecting piece of the fuel-distributor line. The connecting piece is formed in such a way that, following installation of the seal, the end of the connecting piece facing the fuel injector is able to be inserted into the inflow-side end of the fuel injector, a spring element being positioned between the connecting piece and an inner support surface of the fuel injector.

Abstract: A carburetor heater is provided to improve the operation of a carburetor, especially in cold and/or humid conditions, by minimizing moisture freezing therein. The carburetor heater is designed to accommodate a heating element within a conductive body that is shaped to complement the outer surface of the carburetor. The heater is fastened to the carburetor and attached to other elements of the engine or vehicle so as to be isolated from engine vibrations. The heating element can be a passage coupled to a cooling system of an all-terrain vehicle, and/or a resistive element coupled to an electrical system of the all-terrain vehicle, which is representative of the variety of vehicles with which the carburetor heater may be used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating flange, in particular for preheating air in an intake line leading to an internal combustion engine. The heating flange comprises at least one heating element for heating the air flowing past said heating element, and a body for mechanically holding and electrically contacting said heating element. For providing an improved heating flange, which is used in particular for preheating air in an intake line leading to an internal combustion engine and which guarantees fast heating of the intake air as well as increased robustness and simplified mounting, said body comprises a fastening bow having a substantially U-shaped cross-section, and said heating element comprises at least one substantially U-shaped meander loop which is fixedly connected to the base of said fastening bow.

Abstract: A fuel system for use in an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors, each injector including at least one capillary flow passage, the at least one capillary flow passage having an inlet end and an outlet end, a heat source arranged along the at least one capillary flow passage, the heat source operable to heat a liquid fuel in the at least one capillary flow passage to a level sufficient to convert at least a portion thereof from the liquid state to a vapor state, and a valve for metering fuel to the internal combustion engine, a controller to control the power supplied to the heat source of each of the plurality of fuel injectors to achieve a predetermined target temperature, a sensor for use in determining engine air flow and a sensor for measuring a value indicative of degree of engine warm-up of the internal combustion engine. The fuel system of the present invention also provides fault detection capabilities with respect to malfunctions within the capillary flow passage.

Abstract: The method for the control of an internal combustion engine combined with a gas-dynamic pressure wave machine comprising a rotatable housing in order to control the process tuning over the entire performance field of the internal combustion engine as well as a variable width adjustment of the high pressure exhaust gas channel includes the following steps, while a certain control sequence is followed in each area of the performance field:

Abstract: A breather assembly for connection to a protected chamber for use in both positive and negative pressure environments, is described. The breather assembly has a central intake chamber that is protected from the ingress of water or contaminants. The breather assembly provides drain paths for any water or contaminants that may get into the inner chamber.

Abstract: An air-fuel ratio control apparatus for controlling an air-fuel ratio of an air-fuel mixture to be supplied to an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders so that the air-fuel ratio coincides with a target air-fuel ratio. An air-fuel ratio is detected by an air-fuel ratio sensor provided at a position downstream of a joining portion of an exhaust manifold connected to the plurality of cylinders. Model parameters of a controlled object model defined by a relation between an air-fuel ratio detected by the air-fuel ratio sensor and a fuel supply amount parameter that specifies a fuel supply amount to each cylinder of the engine. A degree of differences between air-fuel ratios of air-fuel mixtures to be supplied to the plurality of cylinders is determined according to the identified model parameters.

Abstract: The present invention has been realized in order to keep the cylinder exhaust temperature of a gas engine within a predetermined range, and thereby prevent the generation of misfire and knocking. In the present invention, in S1, when the number of rotations of the engine is greater than a predetermined number, in S2, the exhaust temperatures of the cylinders are sampled at predetermined intervals, in S3, an average of the exhaust temperatures is calculated, in S4, the load factor at that point is determined, in S5, the average exhaust temperature Tave is compared with the exhaust temperature T(n) of each cylinder, and it is determined whether the deviation &Dgr;Tn is greater or smaller than the set deviation Tlimit for that load factor. When the deviation &Dgr;Tn is smaller, the exhaust temperature is within the set deviation and there is no need to adjust the fuel spray period, and therefore the sequence returns to S2.

Abstract: A compound bow includes a cam configuration permitting the force line of the harness cable to effectively act through a portion of the axle pin. This permits, in this bow design, 100% let-off. An adjustable bushing or a modular cam portion enables the archer to adjust the let-off in a range of between 85% and 99+%. Single and double cam bows are disclosed.

Abstract: Centering elements for effectively reducing the clearance between a shaft and a rotatable element, such as a blade-fixing flange of a dicing saw for semiconductor substrates or carrier substrates, installable thereon are disclosed. In addition, the centering elements may be used to substantially align a center of mass of a rotatable element installed onto the shaft with the axis of rotation of the shaft. The centering element may position the center of mass of a rotatable element at a position that is in substantial alignment with the axis of rotation. Methods for assembling rotatable elements onto shafts and methods for balancing such rotatable elements are also disclosed. Multiple fixtures as well as multiple centering elements may be employed. In addition, one centering element may position more than one fixture.

Abstract: A particulate therapeutic agent delivery device and method are disclosed. In an embodiment of the device there is a respiratory-gas channel having a patient end to which a patient may be pneumatically connected, a particulate-therapeutic-agent channel in pneumatic communication with the respiratory-gas channel, a scrubber housing in pneumatic communication with the respiratory-gas channel, the scrubber housing having an expired-gas orifice for receiving expired gas from the respiratory-gas-channel, and a scrubber material situated within the housing so as to receive expired gas via the expired-gas orifice and remove carbon dioxide from the expired gas to provide treated gas, and situated so as to provide the treated gas to the respiratory-gas channel.

Abstract: A snorkel fixture of swimming mask, it provides a function that allows the user to easily separate the snorkel and the mask, a concaving buckle with a round hole is placed on the snorkel, also an attaching and releasing structure is build to slide into the hole on the concaving buckle to attach on the snorkel. By the chain reaction between the embodiment and allow the buckle to contract, the user can remove the buckle body. The snorkel and the mask can be easily attached and released.

Abstract: The present invention provides a respirator hood assembly that has a bag, a half mask and an air filtration unit that defines a rigid external structure around at least a portion of the bag that supports the hood and allows the user to quickly don the hood.

Abstract: A self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus for use within a body of water naturally containing dissolved air. The apparatus is adapted to provide breathable air to a diver. The apparatus comprises an inlet means for extracting a quantity of water from the body of water. It further comprises a separator for separating the dissolved air from the quantity of water, thereby obtaining the breathable air. The apparatus further comprises a first outlet means for expelling the separated water back into the body of water, and a second outlet means for removing the breathable air and supplying it for breathing. The air is supplied so as to enable all of it to be expelled back into the body of water after it has been breathed.

Abstract: The portable scent delivery device employs a housing and scent generator which selectively releases scent. The housing is suitably a headset, hat, shoulder harness or personal electronic device like a mobile telephone. The scent travels to the user's nose by diffusion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the specification and drawings include an apparatus and method of controlling pulmonary ventilation for a ventilator supplying a breathing gas to a patient via a breathing circuit that is in fluid communication with the lungs of the patient. The ventilator has a plurality of selectable ventilator setting controls governing the supply of ventilation support from the ventilator, each setting control selectable to a level setting. The ventilator preferably receives at least one ventilator setting parameter signal, each ventilator setting parameter signal indicative of the level settings of one ventilator setting control, monitors a plurality of output signals to determine the sufficiency of the ventilation support received by the patient, and controls the level settings of the ventilator setting controls in response to the received ventilator setting parameter signal and the output signals.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube pressure monitoring system for an endotracheal tube having at least pressure sensor in communication with a major lumen of the endotracheal tube, and a pressure monitoring subsystem in operative communication with the pressure sensor. The system may also have at least one fluid pressure line in fluid communication with the major lumen and in operative communication with the pressure monitoring subsystem to monitor the pressure of fluid within each respective fluid pressure line, and a purging subsystem in fluid communication with the fluid pressure line. Each fluid pressure line that is in fluid communication with the purging subsystem being selectively purged by the purging subsystem when pressure monitoring subsystem determines the respective pressure line has become obstructed. Purging the fluid pressure line maintains the patency of the pressure line so that accurate pressure measurements within the endotracheal tube can be obtained for calculation of parameters in lung mechanics.

Abstract: A portable method and apparatus for allowing an individual to pre-adjust at sea level for future high altitudes is taught. The invention teaches the use of a small portable breathing gas control system to adjust the gas concentrations going to a subject's face mask.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved breathing assistance device. The breathing assistance device comprises a nasal mask, an upper mouth piece and a frame attached to the upper mouth piece. The frame and nasal mask are arranged such that, when the device is worn by a user, the frame contacts the nasal mask and applies pressure to the nasal mask such that the nasal mask can be worn without straps. A method of using a breathing assistance device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical drape including a sheet material having a periphery and an aperture spaced apart from said periphery is provided, along with an attendant methodology. The aperture has a dominant portion and at least one subordinate portion, the at least one subordinate portion radially extends from the dominant portion.

Abstract: A surgical drape manufactured or fabricated from a polymeric film having a low glare finish and a predetermined coloration for reducing the luminous intensity of light reflected from the surface thereof is provided. Such surgical drape thereby minimizes reflectivity therefrom, and thus eye strain and fatigue. The subject invention includes the use of colorants, dyes, pigments, etc. to form translucent polymeric surgical drapes that absorb a selected range of wavelengths from surface reflected light. More particularly, the use of coloring agents in combination with a textured surface yield a surgical drape possessing reduced luminance and glare, thereby mitigating eye strain and fatigue. The preferred range of reflected light, in order of preference, is 625-700 nm, 520-560 nm, 450-520 nm, 400-450 nm, 600-625 nm, and 560-600 nm.

Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.

Abstract: A look-alike substitute for a cigarette, from which a smokeless aroma of burning tobacco or other fragrances can be inhaled and a smoke-simulating aromatized powder can be blown out, comprises a first chamber lined with a scratch-releasable, flavor-coated paper and a second chamber filled with micrometric powder. Directionally opposite check-valves in the inlet or outlet port of the respective chambers prevent inhalation of the powder. The release of the aroma is triggered by scratching the paper with a wire brush. The flavor-holding compound is laid in helicoidal or parallel beads in order to increase the aromatized surface area. The powder is held between the threads of an axially helicoidal spline spanning the second chamber.

Abstract: A transparent ashtray is supported above a reflector having an illumination source mounted on it. An enclosure provides an open top for receiving the ashtray. The ashtray and the reflector each have downwardly convergent sides with the reflector fitting tightly into an opening in the open top of the enclosure. The ashtray has an outwardly extending peripheral lip adapted for resting in contact with the open top. The downwardly convergent sides of the ashtray rest in contact with the downwardly convergent sides of the reflector. A color wheel may be used to provide a dynamic light display projected upwardly through the ashtray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable dual density cigarette. The invention provides for a cost-effective process that ensures that the non-filter cigarette has smoke delivery quality comparable to that of a conventional filter cigarette. The invention also substantially reduces the tar and nicotine contents. The dual density cigarette is biodegradable and therefore environment friendly.

Abstract: An apparatus for the management of hair is provided. The apparatus includes a first hair management instrument, a second hair management instrument and a central connector having a first end and a second end. A first means secures the first hair management instrument to the first end of the central connector and a second means secures the second hair management instrument to the second end of the central connector.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a pair of mating surfaces which engage one another and a handle which guides them into engagement at the manual control of a user. Hair to be styled is placed between the engaged surfaces. A plurality of pins extend from one of the surfaces and engage holes in the other of the surfaces. In another aspect of the invention, one or both surfaces may incorporate a source of dry heat. In yet another aspect of the invention, a source of steam is provided together with a trigger for discharging the steam through holes in at least one of the surfaces as an aid to hair styling.

Abstract: A cosmetic case including a cosmetic material and a base including a first cavity having the cosmetic material therein. The cosmetic case further including a lid that is secured to the base. Both the base and lid having exposed surfaces that are covered in a cloth material. A first magnetic material secured to the base and a second magnetic material secured to the lid that urge the lid to a position covering the cosmetic material. A first magnetic material is secured to the base and a second magnetic material is secured to the lid, each of which urge the lid to a position covering the cosmetic material.

Abstract: The above and related objects are achieved by providing a device comprising stiffened laminated gaps throughout a roll of dental floss with regular and/or spongy floss allowing increased ability to clean teeth, braces and/or bridges and clean plaque for anyone using a roll of dental floss.

Abstract: A dental floss holder comprises a generally planar handle with a pair of spaced apart arms adapted to retain a length of dental floss tape. By forming the holder in a single plane, the holder is inexpensive to manufacture. Dental floss tape is molded into the arms at an angle. The holder is injection molded to include a pair of spaced apart posts formed as an integral part of the arms, thereby forming a positive mount for the tape in the holder.

Abstract: The present invention is a method, process and apparatus for selective cleaning, drying, and modifying substrate surfaces and depositing thin films thereon using a dense phase gas solvent and admixtures within a first created supercritical fluid antisolvent. Dense fluids are used in combination with sub-atmospheric, atmospheric and super-atmospheric plasma adjuncts (cold and thermal plasmas) to enhance substrate surface cleaning, modification, precision drying and deposition processes herein. Moreover, conventional wet cleaning agents such as hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride may be used with the present invention to perform substrate pre-treatments prior to precision drying and cleaning treatments described herein. Finally, dense fluid such as solid phase carbon dioxide and argon may be used as a follow-on treatment or in combination with plasmas to further treat a substrate surface.

Abstract: A plurality of substrate holding pins 13 extend upright from a holding stage 12, and a substrate W is mechanically held in a circumferential direction with a back surface Sb of the substrate W faced up. Between the substrate W and the holding stage 12, a drip-proof plate 14 whose shape is approximately the same as that of the substrate W is disposed with a distance from the substrate W in such a manner that the drip-proof plate 14 covers a front surface (pattern-bearing surface) Sf of the substrate W from below. The drip-proof plate 14 disposed so as to cover the front surface Sf of the substrate W blocks the mist from splashing upon the front surface Sf of the substrate.

Abstract: A dishwasher functions to chop all fluid entrained soil prior to directing fluid to at least upper and lower wash arms and directs a percentage of the fluid flow into a filter chamber having one or more fine mesh filter screens that open into the dishwasher tub basin. When the fine mesh filter becomes clogged, fluid is forced to flow up an overflow tube and be exposed to another filter. The draining of portions of the system are sequenced to enhance soil removal.

Abstract: A dry process for the cleaning of precision surfaces such as of semiconductor wafers, by using process materials such as carbon dioxide and useful additives such as cosolvents and surfactants, where the process materials are applied exclusively in gaseous and supercritical states. Soak and agitation steps are applied to the wafer, including a rapid decompression of the process chamber after a soak period at higher supercritical pressure, to mechanically weaken break up the polymers and other materials sought to be removed, combined with a supercritical fluid flush to carry away the loose debris.

Abstract: A washing container for a dishwasher having several parts joined together, including a frame with walls, a base, and/or a cover attached thereto. The container can easily be adapted to varying predefined requirements according to the design of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a pump assembly which functions to chop all fluid entrained soil prior to directing fluid to upper and lower wash anms. A flow conduit leading to the upper wash arm is provided with a sampling port which directs a percentage of the fluid flow into a filter chamber having one or more fine mesh filter screens that open into the dishwasher tub basin. The filter chamber is exposed to a collection chamber that leads to a flapper valve and then to a drain port. An overflow tube, which is in fluid communication with the filter chamber, extends upwardly within the dishwasher. When the fine mesh filter becomes clogged, fluid will be forced to flow up the overflow tube and be exposed to another filter. A filter guard is secured to a housing of the recirculation pump over portions of the fine mesh filter.

Abstract: A prefabricated modular carwash assembly includes a carwash module and an equipment module that are easily constructed and transported at a predetermined building site. Alternatively the components of the assembly may also be erected at a predetermined location and transported to the building site. The carwash and equipment modules are easily fabricated and connected to each other. The carwash module includes a skeletal system secured on a flooring, wherein the skeletal system supports the carwash equipment. The equipment module is constructed like the carwash module, and is positioned proximate the carwash module at the building site. The equipment module includes washing and drying components such as a water pumping station and an air compressor for generating a stream of air to dry the vehicle.

Abstract: A machine for washing paint tools based on a vertically elongated square box of rigid transparent plastic comprising a housing (10) and a gasketed housing lid (12). Housing (10) is about sixty centimeters high at the back and about forty-two centimeters high at the front. The other two sides are about forty-two centimeters high for about half their distance from front to back then rise sharply to meet the back at its top. Bottom of lid (12) conforms to top contour of housing (10). Lid (12) is hinged at the top of the back side of housing (10), and has a handle (18) and seat (20) on its front side. On the front of housing (10) is a vertically adjustable roller handle seat (22) held perpendicular to the side of housing (10) by two seat guides (24) each in the shape of a square tube with two adjacent sides missing and closed ends.

Abstract: A paste composition for forming an electrically conductive layer on a p-type silicon semiconductor substrate comprises aluminum powder, an organic vehicle and powder of at least one inorganic compound selected from a group consisting of an oxide-based inorganic compound and a non-oxide-based inorganic compound. The oxide-based inorganic compound has a thermal expansion coefficient smaller than the thermal expansion coefficient of aluminum and a melting temperature, a softening temperature and a decomposition temperature each higher than the melting point of aluminum. The non-oxide-based inorganic compound has a thermal expansion coefficient smaller than the thermal expansion coefficient of aluminum and at least one of a melting temperature, a softening temperature or a decomposition temperature higher than the melting point of aluminum.

Abstract: There are provided photovoltaic-photoelectrochemical devices each comprising a diode and a plurality of separate photocathode elements. Preferably, the devices are positioned in a container in which they are at least partially immersed in electrolyte. Preferably, the devices are positioned in a container which has at least one photocathode reaction product vent and at least one anode reaction product vent. Preferably, the devices are positioned in a container which has an internal partial wall extending from a top portion of the container toward, but not reaching, a bottom portion of the container, the internal partial wall being positioned between the photocathode elements and an anode element which is electrically connected to the p-region of the diode. There are also provided photovoltaic-photoelectrochemical methods using such devices, and methods of making such devices.

Abstract: Nano photovoltaic/solar cells each include a layer of plastic, conductive paint on the layer of plastic, glue on the conductive paint, nanocone photovoltaic/solar elements in the glue and contacting the conductive paint, clear conductive coating on the nanocone photovoltaic/solar elements, and a contact transfer release sheet on the clear conductive coating. The nanocone photovoltaic/solar elements each include a conductive bottom, a P type layer on the conductive bottom, an N type layer on the P type layer, and a clear conductive top on the N type layer. The nanocone photovoltaic/solar elements may include more than one P and N junction between the conductive bottom and clear conductive top.

Abstract: Nano photovoltaic/solar cells each include a layer of plastic, conductive paint on the layer of plastic, dielectric adhesive colloid film on the conductive paint, nano photovoltaic/solar elements in the dielectric adhesive colloid film and contacting the conductive paint, clear conductive coating on the nano photovoltaic/solar elements, and a contact transfer release sheet on the clear conductive coating. The nano photovoltaic/solar elements each include a conductive bottom, a P type layer on the conductive bottom, an N type layer on the P type layer, and a clear conductive top on the N type layer. The nano photovoltaic/solar elements may include more than one P and N junction between the conductive bottom and clear conductive top.

Abstract: The present invention allows a crystalline photovoltaic module having a super straight type structure in which a light-receiving surface side-sealing EVA layer 2, a photovoltaic cell matrix 3, a back surface side-sealing EVA layer 4 and a back surface-sealing weatherproof film 5 are laminated sequentially in this order on a light-receiving glass 1 and these components are formed into an integral piece to be reused after it has been used in the market for a long time by extending the lifetime of the photovoltaic module. The regeneration method includes peeling the back surface-sealing weatherproof film 5, laminating a new back surface side-sealing EVA layer 8 and a new back surface-sealing weatherproof film 9 in a portion in which the film has been peeled, and then curing for crosslinking the new back surface side-sealing EVA layer 8 that is laminated.

Abstract: A control valve assembly comprising at least two control valves which may be used, for example, to throttle the air intake of an internal combustion engine. The assembly is provided with a centrally arranged, force-transmitting shaft (32). The control valves are formed by blades (15) in frames (16) produced by an assembly injection molding process. The control valve blades (15) can be molded onto the force-transmitting shaft (32). The resulting assembly can be mounted or installed as a unit. Alternatively, instead of using a single continuous shaft, shaft projections can be injection molded on the valve blades, which terminate in lugs which engage in a rotationally secure manner in sockets in an adjacent valve assembly so that the two assemblies rotate together as a unit. The resulting control valve assembly is easy to install and advantageously takes up only a little space.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a rupture disk assembly having a rupture disk and a rupture disk holder. The rupture disk holder has a first annular member downstream of the rupture disk, a second annular member upstream of the rupture disk, and an optional third annular member upstream of the second annular member. An outer peripheral portion of the rupture disk is sandwiched between the first and second annular members; and, if a third annular member is present, (a) the second annular member is sandwiched between the outer peripheral portion of the rupture disk and the third annular member, and (b) the third annular member includes a fluid port aimed at the rupture disk. However, if the third annular member is not present, the second annular member includes a fluid port aimed at the rupture disk.

Abstract: The first seal seat is disposed in a first passage of a case. The first float valve body is disposed in the case and closes the first seal seat in response to the liquid level of the fuel. The second seal seat is disposed vertically above the first seal seat, in a second passage of the case. The second valve body is disposed on one side of the second seal seat communicating to the outside of the second passage, with being resiliently urged upwards from below. The second float is disposed in the case and regulates an upper end position of the second valve body to open the second valve seat in response to movement of the liquid level of fuel at least until the liquid level is higher than the liquid level at which the first float valve body closes the first seal seat.

Abstract: An apparatus is for inhibiting fuels from flowing out of fuel tanks, and includes a housing and a floating valve. The housing has an evaporator opening, and a major through hole communicating the inside of the housing with the outside and having an opening width sharply reducing from wide to narrow in the direction from the bottom end to the top end. The apparatus detects that the fuel tank is filled up with a liquid fuel by increasing a gas pressure within the fuel tank when the liquid-fuel level is placed adjacent to the top end of the major through hole, and closes the evaporator opening with the floating valve when the level of the liquid fuel rises abnormally.