Abstract: A blowby gas circulation system for an engine having a crankcase and an intake system comprises an oil tank which is independently of the crankcase, a first breather chamber and second breather chamber which are integrally provided with the crankcase. The oil tank supplies engine oil reserved therein to the crankcase and introduces a first gas-liquid mixture generated in the crankcase. The first gas-liquid mixture is separated into a second gas-liquid mixture and engine oil in the oil tank. Then, the second gas-liquid mixture is sent to a first breather chamber, being separated into a third gas-liquid mixture and engine oil. The third gas-liquid mixture is sent to a second breather chamber in which the third gas-liquid mixture is separated into blowby gas and engine oil. The blowby gas is sucked into the intake system and the engine oil is returned to the crankcase.

Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine of a vehicle makes possible an acceleration of the shift operation especially of an automatic transmission or of an automated manually shifted transmission of the vehicle. In a shift operation, an operating state quantity of the engine is pregiven. This operating state quantity can be especially an engine output torque (MDES) or an engine rpm (NMOTDES). Furthermore, a torque reserve (MRES1, MRES2, MRES3) is pregiven for a rapid adjustment of the pregiven operating state quantity.

Abstract: A governor system is provided for limiting a degree of throttle travel of a throttle as a function of rotational speed of a drive axle. The governor system includes a governor shaft rotatably supported by the drive axle and operably interconnected to internal components of the drive axle for varying a feedback torque, a governor arm fixed for rotation with the governor shaft, a throttle cable interconnected with the governor arm for applying a first pulling force to the throttle and an accelerator cable resiliently interconnected with the governor arm to apply a second pulling force to the governor arm. The second pulling force induces rotation of the governor arm for applying a torque on the governor shaft. The torque balances with the feedback torque of the governor shaft for limiting the second pulling force as a function of the rotational speed of the drive axle.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting one of a plurality of voltage signals generated by a plurality of sensors in response to a common sensor input. The method determines which sensor to use based on a comparison the of the output of the sensors to each other and to known values.

Abstract: In the event that an abnormality is detected in a throttle valve driving apparatus, an upper limit value for a throttle valve opening is set according to a vehicle speed when a brake switch is not switched on. When the brake switch is on, the upper limit value is set at a predetermined idle opening. When the target opening which is calculated according to an accelerator pedal depression amount is larger than the upper limit value, the target opening is changed to the upper limit value.

Abstract: A fuel injection control apparatus for an engine includes a controller. The controller controls a main fuel injection valve and an auxiliary fuel injection valve. The controller predicts whether the pressure of the pressurized fuel decreases below a permissible value, which is less than a predetermined value, during a period from a point of time after the pressure of the pressurized fuel becomes greater than or equal to the predetermined value till when fuel injected from the auxiliary fuel injection valve reaches the interior of a cylinder of the engine. When the pressure of the pressurized fuel is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, and it is predicted that the pressure of the pressurized fuel will not decrease below the permissible value during the period, the controller causes the main fuel injection valve to start injecting the pressurized fuel.

Abstract: Reducing leakage within fuel injectors is one way in which the efficiency of the overall fuel injection system can be improved. In most fuel injectors that include a direct control needle valve, the needle valve member is still biased toward a closed position by a spring that is located in a spring chamber connected to a low pressure vent. In many instances, the needle valve member is guided in a tight clearance region adjacent the spring chamber. Since the internal plumbing of the fuel injector is connected to a high pressure rail during and between injection events, static leakage across the guide region of the needle valve member can reduce efficiency. Static leakage is reduced in the present invention by connecting the spring chamber to the common rail instead of to a low pressure vent.

Abstract: A fuel injection control apparatus of an internal combustion engine calculates a basic fuel injection amount according to a predicted in-cylinder intake air amount based on a predicted operating state quantity of the engine, calculates an actual in-cylinder intake air amount from the actual engine operating state quantity, and calculates a feedforward fuel injection amount by correcting an excess or shortage of fuel due to an error in the predicted in-cylinder intake air amount by using a feedforward correction amount. The control apparatus also calculates a feedback correction amount based on a detected air/fuel ratio and an air/fuel ratio of an air-fuel mixture determined by the feedforward fuel injection amount, and obtains a final fuel injection amount by correcting the feedforward fuel injection amount with the feedback correction amount.

Abstract: An engine incorporates a fuel injector to supply fuel to a combustion chamber defined in an engine body. At least one fuel rail defines a fuel passage through which fuel is supplied to the fuel injector. The fuel rail is mounted to the engine body. A fuel pump pressurizes the fuel. A sensor unit is elastically mounted to the fuel rail. The sensor unit has a fuel pressure sensor that detects a pressure of the fuel pressurized by the fuel pump. The engine body has bosses that project therefrom. The engine body defines bolt holes that extend through the bosses and into the engine body adjacent to the bosses. A threaded section is formed in each bolt hole in the engine body adjacent to the corresponding boss. A bolt is screwed down into each threaded section. A portion of each bolt is spaced apart from an inner surface of a corresponding bolt hole to reduce the effects of thermal expansion of the engine body and the fuel rail.

Abstract: Characteristic correction system for a fuel pressure sensor includes a high-pressure fuel pump 14 for discharging a high-pressure fuel, a high-pressure fuel pipe 15 for accumulating/pressurizing the high-pressure fuel, a fuel pressure control valve 16 for adjusting a fuel pressure of the high-pressure fuel to a given value, a fuel injection valve 2 for directly injecting into the combustion chamber 3 a high-pressure fuel, a pressure release valve 2, 16 for equalizing an internal pressure of the pipe 15, a fuel pressure sensor 18 for detecting the pipe's internal pressure, and a control unit 17 for calculating a correction value for a detected value, based on a pressure differential between the pipe's internal pressure and a known gas pressure, when the pipe's internal pressure is equalized with the known gas pressure.

Abstract: A fuel injection system having a fuel reservoir, a high-pressure fuel pump by which fuel is pumped into the fuel reservoir as a function of engine operating parameters, a prefeed pump by which fuel is pumped from a fuel tank to the intake side of the high-pressure fuel pump, a fuel metering device for adjusting the fuel quantity pumped into the fuel reservoir by the high-pressure fuel pump, and at least one injector, communicating with the fuel reservoir, for fuel injection to the engine. The metering device is disposed between the fuel tank and the intake side of the prefeed pump. The high-pressure fuel pump has a drive region, which for the sake of its lubrication can be made to communicate with the outlet of the prefeed pump, via a pressure valve that opens towards the drive region.

Abstract: Fuel vapor from a fuel tank (4) of an engine (1) is adsorbed by a canister (6) via a first passage (9). The canister (6) comprises an air vent (11) which communicates with the atmosphere. The canister (6) communicates with an intake passage (2) of the engine (1) via a second passage (10) provided with a purge valve (13). When the air vent (11) and purge valve (13) are opened, the adsorbed fuel in the canister (6) is purged to the intake passage (2) due to the intake negative pressure of the engine (1). If the negative pressure of the second passage (10) becomes stronger than a reference negative pressure during purging, the purge valve (13) is throttled to prevent an excessive negative pressure from acting on the fuel tank (4).

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is comprised of a gas injecting device injecting gas into the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, and a gas injection control device controlling the gas injecting device, wherein the gas injection control device provides control such that the gas is injected toward the combustion chamber for a period of time after flame extinguishing timing and before exhaust valve closing timing. Therefore, the internal combustion engine is capable of reliably combusting HC, CO, smoke, and so forth remained in a combustion chamber due to a quenching phenomenon or the like.

Abstract: An electronically-controlled air injection system implemented in three different embodiments with respect to each cylinder. A first embodiment includes a T-adapter, an air solenoid, a fuel injector, and a control unit. The T-adapter receives pressurized fuel and pressurized air from an air solenoid, and outputs these to the fuel injector. The air solenoid controls the flow of air to the fuel injector via the control unit. The second embodiment includes a modified fuel injector, an air solenoid, and a control unit. The fuel injector is modified by forming therein an air passage and a communicating sac, wherein the sac communicates with the fuel valve. Compressed air is supplied through an air solenoid to the air passage. The third embodiment includes a modified cylinder head, an air solenoid, and a control unit. Compressed air is supplied through an air solenoid to at least one combustion chamber cylinder port in the cylinder head.

Abstract: This device is used to allow stock or performance engines to have 25 to 60 more horsepower. Depending on RPM ranges, the turbo can run from 4,000 to 70,000 RPM's. The low RPM turbo is designed to give instant horsepower at the flip of a switch. Because the Low RPM Turbo is electronically controlled, it is light-weight and very simple to install. The Low RPM Turbo is also universal, which means that it will mount to any car or truck. The Low RPM Turbo is also equipped with a safety harness to prevent any possible problems to the computer system and wiring harness.

Abstract: To provide a practical and quite novel power generation device that is suitable for the mass-production with high productivity in an extremely low cost manner and with a high energy efficiency and a structure in view of the circumstances of the compact, light-weight and high power, a power generation system comprising an automotive turbocharger having a turbine rotated by a gas flow of exhaust gas and a compressor provided coaxially with the turbine and rotated by rotation of the turbine for compressing and feeding sucked air, a combustion device for mixing the sucked air compressed and fed by the compressor and fuel together and igniting and burning the mixture, a portion for introducing exhaust gas of the combustion device to the turbine to rotate the turbine by the gas flow of exhaust gas, and an output rotary shaft rotated by the turbine and provided to the compressor on the intake air side whereby a power generation device is rotated by the rotation of the output rotary shaft to generate an electric powe

Abstract: A method and a device for exhaust gas recycling (EGR) in a combustion engine (1), wherein EGR gases are led into a section of the intake channel where a venturi (9) is arranged for modifying the flow of the intake air, and where a reduced pressure prevails because of modified flow, wherein at least a portion of the wall (10) of the venturi (9) is adjustable for varying the cross section of the venture and thereby for desired adjustment to prevailing operational conditions.

Abstract: A method of controlling exhaust gas recirculation by means of an EGR valve (55). An electromagnetic actuator (41) is associated with a housing (47) to transmit movement of an actuator output (75) into reciprocating movement of the EGR valve in response to changes in an electrical input signal (95), and the method comprises generating (93) a compensator gain value to modify the electrical input signal (95). The improved method provides a valve position sensor (79) and generates a position signal (97) representing instantaneous valve position. The next step is storing (105) a first relationship (DCTHLD)of the electrical input signal (95) required to change the instantaneous valve position, then, during ongoing operation, generating (105) a then-current, second relationship (DC) of the electrical input signal (95) required to change the instantaneous valve position.

Abstract: The electronics partitioning for an ignition system with complex control circuits configures a first ignition coil out of a plurality of ignitions coils for an internal combustion engine to include an electronic circuit, such as a complex integrated circuit, that can be shared with the remainder of the plurality of ignition coils. An appropriate wiring harness is configured so that the remainder of the plurality of ignition coils can use the common, shared integrated circuit in the first ignition coil in response to the operation thereof. The inventive arrangement substantially reduces cost of electronics by a factor that is the reciprocal of the number of ignition coils, as well as increases reliability by reducing the absolute total number of complex integrated circuits.

Abstract: The invention relates to an archery bow having a handle with a longitudinal axis and first and second handle ends. The bow also has an upper limb and a lower limb extending generally in a direction along the longitudinal axis. Each limb has first and second edges defining a limb width, a limb thickness, a proximal end, a distal end, and a working region between the proximal and distal ends of each limb. The first and second handle ends are attached to each limb at the respective proximal end of each limb. The proximal end of each limb has a proximal width and the distal end of each limb has a distal width. Each limb further has a concave surface extending generally between the first and second edges. Each concave surface has an opening and first and second transition points located at opposing sides of the opening of the concave surface.

Abstract: A three-part, fully adjustable, left-right reversible mount attaches a Red Dot scope, or any scope with Weaver mounts, to a bow for archery. The mount is easy to use, with an approximate installation time of ten minutes, and able to accommodate a large variety of modifications according to the user's needs. It is easy to adjust, lightweight to carry, has no protruding parts to snag on trees or when climbing into tree stands, and is made from very durable materials to last the life of the bow. The mount is meant to work with all types of bows.

Abstract: A movable machine, for example a saw, has a light construction using composite materials such as fiber reinforced resins and a closed cell foam. The saw may have a housing formed from multiple skins of the composite materials in which in the closed cell foam. Metallic inserts may be used to bond to either or both of the foam and the composite skin to accept working components. A saw is also described which uses gears sharing the same support element.

Abstract: A masonry cutter comprising a tripod having legs for straddling the masonry to be cut and a cutting assembly mounted between the legs. The cutting assembly comprises a cutting element, preferably a circular saw, and a means for operating the cutting element. The legs may be vertically adjustable. Adjustment of the legs permits changing the angle between a plane parallel to the cutting element and a plane parallel with the masonry to be cut. The tripod may be mounted to a frame by means of a pivot with a vertical pivot axis passing through the pivot. This allows the tripod legs to be positioned and the cutting assembly to be oriented so that the first and second axes are in a desired direction with reference to the masonry to be cut. In one embodiment, the masonry to be cut is a sidewalk slab and the apparatus is used to remove trip hazards from the sidewalk slab. The masonry cutter may be removably mounted to a vehicle.

Abstract: A concrete stone texturing machine, method and a stone having an irregular rough surface resembling a real stone face is described. The machine conveys concrete stones having opposed flat surfaces to a pitching station having at least one pair of opposed pitching blade assembles aligned in a common plane on a respective side of the pitching station. The pitching blade assemblies are displaced towards and away from one another a predetermined distance. Each assembly has a plurality of pitching blades secured in side-by-side aligned relationship. Each of the pitching blades has a forward projecting cutting edge and a securing body portion. A first group of the pitching blades has their cutting edges aligned along a first straight cutting axis which is offset from the cutting edges of the second group of pitching blades aligned along a second straight cutting axis. The cutting axes are parallel to one another.

Abstract: A broiler frame includes a broiler oven and a telescopic foot frame. The broiler oven is fixed with a securing rod under the bottom. The telescopic foot frame for the broiler oven to be rotatably mounted thereon is composed of a collapsible foot frame and a telescopic tube. The collapsible foot frame consists of a sleeve and a set of support tripod. The sleeve is provided with a position bolt and receives the telescopic tube in the interior. The securing rod of the broiler oven is rotatably inserted in the upper end of the telescopic tube. Thus, the broiler oven can be turned around for 360° in using, and the telescopic foot frame can be adjusted to a height suitable for a user to carry out broiling conveniently.

Abstract: A collapsible reflector oven to be used for cooking in front of an open fire, such as a campfire, constructed of various panels having reflective inside surfaces and a food holder constructed of a non-reflecting, energy-absorbing material. The reflective surfaces of the panels direct heat energy from the fire into the food holder which absorbs the energy, becoming sufficiently hot to properly cook the food placed therein using the same recipes and cooking times as would be used in a conventional kitchen oven. The reflector oven may be collapsed for storage and unfolded for use.

Abstract: An air inflation cushion as a float ball used in dive is disclosed. A battery and an-air compressor are placed within the float ball. Air through hole of the air compressor are connected to a respiratory tube. A bulb, a battery; a plurality of vents and a control switch are formed on the float ball. The switch serves for controlling the bulb and the air compressor. The battery supplies power to the bulb and air compressor; and the bulb emitting light intermittently to indicate position to a diver.

Abstract: The present invention is a respiratory appliance (a face mask or a adaptor of a breathing circuit) with at least one toy, which is played by blowing. The respiratory appliance is used to connect to a breathing circuit and is suitable for pediatric inhalation induction of anesthesia. The respiratory appliance contains adjustable one way valves which control air flows for breathing in anesthetic agents and blowing the toy. Children can smoothly go to sleep when they play with the toy by blowing inside the mask.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method which consists in connecting a floating element adjusting the passage section of said valve to the body of said valve by elastic guide means and to a field coil of said electrodynamic control, exerting on said floating, adjusting element a reaction force tending to balance the pressure exerted on said floating adjusting element by the gas of said source and powering said field coil continuously calculating the instantaneous intensity and the supply current direction on the basis of the differential pressure between the supply pressure and the set pressure of compressed air of said instantaneous flow rate and of the constants of said apparatus.

Abstract: A device for artificial respiration without the aid of masks, particularly for neonates and premature infants, comprising a frame that is provided with a first environment for accommodating the head of a patient and with a second environment that forms a resting surface for the back of the patient, the first and second environments being separated hermetically, and the first environment being sealed hermetically and being provided with at least one port for connection to a ventilation unit, the second environment further containing an abutment surface that can be arranged according to the length of the trunk of the patient.

Abstract: This Personal Respirator is a respiratory protection air-purifying device that minimizes the area required in front of the face, especially around the mouth area, by locating the very lightweight filter and plenum close to the head, connected by a airway tube forming a complete unit with the mouthpiece in the mouth, supported by the mouth. The airway tube and the filter plenum are both of minimal internal area and close to the mouthpiece, thus minimizing the internal volume of used air, residual nitrogen, and making the outside dimensions small enough to be compatible with most safety equipment. The respirator requires no straps and is preferably provided with a small tether to the nose clip and is worn in front of the head with the mouthpiece inserted into the mouth, the filter then supported by the mouth, and the nose clip secured on the nose.

Abstract: Reusable intake valve for a resuscitation bag, comprising an inner part, an outer part, and a valve housing. The inner and outer parts are separate parts designed to be connected at an opening in the bag and to seal an edge of the opening between them. The inner part includes a first valve member designed to admit air into the bag and close for air flow in the opposite direction. The valve housing includes second and third valve members with the second valve member capable of admitting ambient air into the valve housing and close for air flow in the opposite direction. The third valve member is capable of releasing air from the valve housing to the surroundings when opened and close for air flow in the opposite direction. The valve housing includes a first pipe member for connection to an oxygen reservoir and a second pipe member for connection to an oxygen source. In this reusable intake valve, the outer part and the valve housing are integrated into one piece.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a medicament through an artificial airway connected to a patient ventilation/aspiration system without breaking the ventilation circuit comprises a manifold with an interior chamber communicating with first, second and third ports. The manifold is structured and arranged to maintain an uninterrupted ventilation pathway between the first and second ports and to provide a travel path for a suction catheter between the second and third ports, the second port being adapted for connection to the artificial airway. The apparatus further includes a catheter assembly, including a catheter with a lumen, positioned within a protective sleeve and slidable through a distal end fixture connected to the third port. The catheter assembly is structured and arranged to permit advancement of the distal end of the catheter through the manifold and artificial airway. A syringe and a suction control valve are interchangeably connectable to the proximal end of the catheter assembly.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an oral appliance includes a first arch adapted to receive at least some of a user's teeth and a second arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's teeth. The first arch includes an anterior substantially planar region, a right posterior substantially planar region, and a left posterior substantially planar region. The second arch includes an anterior bearing point, a right posterior bearing point, and a left posterior bearing point. Each bearing point of the second arch contacts a corresponding substantially planar region of the first arch when the user bites down with the oral appliance inserted in the user's mouth and the user's temporomandibular joint in its proper natural position. In a more particular embodiment, the oral appliance may be used to help maintain stability of one or more aspects of the user's masticatory system, including at least helping to maintain proper positioning of the user's temporomandibular joint.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an oral appliance includes a first arch adapted to receive at least some of a user's teeth and a second arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's teeth. The first arch includes an anterior substantially planar region. The second arch includes an anterior bearing point that contacts the anterior substantially planar region of the first arch when the user bites down with the oral appliance inserted in the user's mouth and the user's temporomandibular joint in its proper natural position. In a more particular embodiment, the oral appliance may be used to help maintain stability of one or more aspects of the user's masticatory system, including at least helping to maintain proper positioning of the user's temporomandibular joint.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an oral appliance includes a first arch adapted to receive at least some of a user's teeth and a second arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's teeth. The first arch includes an anterior substantially planar region. The second arch includes an anterior bearing point comprising a ball that contacts the anterior substantially planar region of the first arch when the user bites down with the oral appliance inserted in the user's mouth and the user's temporomandibular joint in its proper natural position. In a more particular embodiment, the oral appliance may be used to help maintain stability of one or more aspects of the user's masticatory system, including at least helping to maintain proper positioning of the user's temporomandibular joint.

Abstract: A method for providing weight and nutritional information involves input of subject data such as weight, body fat percentage, and expected activity levels. The method allows users to input an assessment of a subject, which can be used to generate a weight plan for the subject. The weight plan can include minimum weights for the subject, each of the minimum weights being associated with a time. The method can also be used to generate a nutrition plan based on the subject data entered. A subject can build the nutrition plan by responding to a series of food exchange item prompts.

Abstract: Cut filler compositions, cigarettes, methods for making cigarettes and methods for smoking cigarettes which involve the use of partially reduced nanoparticle additives capable of acting as an oxidant for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and/or as a catalyst for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide are provided. The compositions, articles and methods of the invention can be used to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide and/or nitric oxide present in mainstream smoke. The partially reduced additive can be formed by partially reducing Fe2O3, to produce a mixture of various reduced forms such as Fe3O4, FeO and/or Fe, along with unreduced Fe2O3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low ignition propensity cigarette having a self-extinguishing cigarette wrapper which is capable of self-extinguishing the cigarette. The cigarette wrapper comprises an oxygen storage and donor metal oxide to support and maintain free-burn of the self-extinguishing cigarette while retaining the low ignition propensity property of the self-extinguishing cigarette wrapper. The invention further relates to a low sidestream smoke cigarette having low ignition propensity properties. The wrapper has a composition which reduces sidestream smoke from a burning cigarette and comprises in combination, an oxygen storage and donor metal oxide catalyst and an essentially non-combustible finely divided porous particulate adjunct for the catalyst. The sidestream smoke reducing composition reduces porosity of the wrapper to render the cigarette as self-extinguishable.

Abstract: An array of light emitting diodes supported on a self-contained battery-powered microprocessor-controlled decorative hair barrette, hair comb, tiara or like hair ornament are selectively energized to produce dynamic illuminated colored patterns of display.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush handle is disclosed that includes a housing with a first part and a second part, and an electric motor contained within the housing and operably connected to a shaft extending from the housing for driving a brush. The second housing part is removably connectable to the first housing part by a manually releasable latch that opens to disconnect the second housing part from the first housing part in response to squeezing the first housing part adjacent the latch.

Abstract: A method for cleaning of a measuring element (1) passed over by a gas flow is arranged on a thin-walled membranous material (5). The measuring element (1) includes at least one heatable element (6, 7, 8; 10, 11), which is arranged on the membranous material, the membranous material being capable of vibrating. By means of a control apparatus (20) or a switching (22) associated with the measuring element, a periodic delivery of current (41, 42) in intervals takes place in this manner to at least one heatable element (6, 7, 8; 10, 11) of the measuring element (1) and thereby produces vibrations. Alternatively, vibrations of the membranous material (5) can be produced by special vibration exciters or by means of ultrasonic coupling.

Abstract: A method and system for cleaning collector optics in a light source chamber. In producing, for example, extreme ultraviolet light for lithography, debris such as tungsten can accumulate on optical components near a light source in the light source chamber.

Abstract: In a plasma film-forming apparatus which includes a film-forming chamber in which a substrate is arranged, a film-forming gas introducing pipe connected to a supply source of a film-forming gas at its first end, a shower plate through numerous holes of which a second end of said film-forming gas introducing pipe communicate with said film-forming chamber, film-gas exciting means for exciting film-forming gas introduced through said shower plate into said film-forming chamber, to form a film on the surface of said substrate with the chemical reaction, radicals-producing means which excites said cleaning gas and produces radicals, and cleaning-gas introducing means which introduces said cleaning gas containing said radicals into said film-forming chamber, the improvement in which said cleaning-gas introducing means communicate directly with said film-forming chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the reliability of an etching apparatus and a deposition apparatus. The method comprises the steps of preparing at least one of an etching apparatus and a deposition apparatus, each of the apparatuses using a chlorine series gas, and generating a plasma including at least one of hydrogen and nitrogen in one of the etching apparatus and the deposition apparatus to remove a residual remaining in a reaction unit of the apparatus, whereby a chlorine series residual absorbed on the reaction tube is effectively removed by use of hydrogen and nitrogen-based plasmas thus to stably secure the reliability of the apparatus.

Abstract: Equipment of pretreatment before painting for a composite vehicle body comprises a treatment tank, an aluminum chemical conversion unit, and a rinse unit. The treatment tank is filled with a degreasing and chemical conversion solution containing a mixed solution of a polar organic solvent and water, any of sodium ion and lithium ion, phosphate ion, zinc ion, nickel ion, manganese ion, and any of nitrate ion and nitrite ion. The mixed solution has a weight ratio of the polar organic solution to the water in a range of 2.8:7.2 to 3.8:6.2. The aluminum chemical conversion unit treats the composite vehicle body with a chemical conversion solution for aluminum. The rinse unit washes the composite vehicle body with a washing solution.

Abstract: A device for cleaning fiber optic components includes a container having an opening with a soft, large work surface formed in a side thereof. The device includes a plurality of cleaning wipes located within the container, allowing the wipes to be fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning. A method for cleaning fiber optic components is also disclosed.

Abstract: Wet and dry wipes comprising additives for removing allergens from surfaces are disclosed. The wipe substrate comprises an additive capable and binding the allergen onto the substrate such that the allergen can be removed from the surface. Various allergens including animal and pet dander can be removed from numerous surfaces utilizing the wipes of the present invention. In some embodiments of the invention, the allergenicity of the allergen is also reduced. Suitable additives for immobilization onto the wipe substrate include lectins, proteases, and enzyme inhibitors.

Abstract: A label sheet for cleaning is formed of a label for cleaning including a cleaning layer having a 180° peeling adhesion to a silicon wafer of 0.20 N/10 mm or less after receiving an active energy and an adhesive layer provided on one of surfaces of said cleaning layer, and a separator on which the label is removably provided through the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided such that an impurity-collecting filter collecting impurities is detachably mounted to a front of a cabinet, thus allowing the impurity-collecting filter to be easily cleaned, and keeping a bottom of a washing tub cleaner. The dishwasher includes a cabinet, the washing tub provided in the cabinet, a water container installed under the washing tub collecting wash water, and the impurity-collecting filter provided in the water container collecting the impurities contained in the wash water. The impurity-collecting filter is removably mounted in the water container through an external surface of the cabinet at a position around the water container.