Abstract: A high-pressure fuel system, having a housing (1) that includes a first high-pressure body (3) and a second high-pressure body (5), which contact one another at a contact face (30). A high-pressure chamber (23) embodied in the housing (1) passes through the contact face (30), and at least intermittently a high fuel pressure is present in it. A wall part (7), which has a longitudinal axis (15), surrounds the housing (1) at least in the region of the contact face (30), so that between the wall part (7) and the housing (1), a leak fuel chamber (32) is formed, which is sealed off from the outside.

Abstract: A fuel injector support assembly for mounting a fuel injector to the cylinder head of an engine. The fuel injector support assembly includes a fuel injector clamp attached to a bracket. The bracket is secured to the cylinder head by cylinder head mounting bolts, which are used also to fasten the cylinder head to the engine block. The fuel injector clamp is attached to the bracket and secures the fuel injector to the cylinder head.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of providing improved engine performance during a change in engine load conditions reduces or eliminates engine stumbling or hesitation and/or reduces emissions levels. When an engine load change is detected (201), a compensation factor for fuel injection timing is determined (205) and combined with a base timing for fuel injection, thereby altering fuel injector timing during the transition period.

Abstract: In a fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine in which fuel injectors are arranged on the upstream side and on the downstream side of the throttle valve, respectively, the throttle valve will be prevented from freezing without involving the addition of piping and the like. A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine includes a device for determining a total injection quantity of each fuel injector, a device for determining a rate of fuel injection for each fuel injector, a device for acquiring temperature information representing the throttle valve temperature, and a device for correcting the fuel injection rate on the basis of the temperature information. The correction device decreases the injection rate of the upstream fuel injector when the throttle valve is at a low temperature.

Abstract: In an international combustion engine in which fuel injection valves are arranged upstream from and downstream from the throttle valve, respectively, the response of the accelerated increase in quantity and correction will be improved. The total injection quantity determination unit determines a total quantity of fuel to be injected from each fuel injection valve on the upstream and downstream sides. The injection rate determination unit determines an injection rate of the upstream injection valve. The correction factor calculation unit calculates a total correction factor. The injection quantity correction unit includes an accelerated increase in quantity and correction unit, and during acceleration, increases and corrects only the injection quantity of the downstream injection valve during acceleration.

Abstract: A method of bypassing an intercooler (105) for an engine (100) includes the step of detecting (703) an idle condition for an engine (100). based on engine speed and load, air is induced (707) to bypass an intercooler (105) for the engine (100) such that air is input to an intake manifold (107) of the engine (100) through an intercooler bypass (115) that excludes the intercooler (105). Improved engine performance on vehicle launch and reduced emissions result.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exhaust gas recirculation valve incorporating a DC motor and a dual poppet valve assembly. A motor is contained inside of the actuator housing. The motor has a rotatable motor shaft with a first gear connected to the end of the motor shaft. A second gear is engageable to the first gear and is configured to rotate in response to the movement of the first gear and the motor shaft. The second gear is also connected to a pin member disposed through the top portion of a shaft member that has two poppet valves disposed on to the shaft. The two ends of the pin member are slidably engageable to either an upwardly or downwardly sloped ramp portion. When the second gear rotates the shaft rotates and moves upward or downward to cause the valve members to move between an open and closed position.

Abstract: There is described an improved method for treating crankcase emissions from an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of directing the emissions from the crankcase to an emissions separator, subjecting the emissions in the separator to a series of cleansing operations for removal of contaminants, directing the flow of cleansed emissions through a one way check valve back to the engine for combustion and collecting the separated contaminants for disposal.

Abstract: An oil separator comprises an oil chamber having a first space on an upper side and a second space on a lower side which communicate with each other. An air-fuel mixture transport pipe is connected to a peripheral portion of the oil chamber so as to communicate with the second space. An oil discharge pipe is connected to a lower end portion of the oil chamber. A blow-by gas discharge pipe is connected to an upper end portion of the oil chamber. The second space communicates with the first space so as to inhibit the oil from flowing from the second space into the first space. The first space communicates with the blow-by gas discharge pipe so as to inhibit the oil from flowing from the first space into the blow-by gas discharge pipe. The flow direction at one end portion of the air-fuel mixture transport pipe substantially corresponds with the circumferential direction of the oil chamber.

Abstract: An individual ignition type ignition coil is adopted to an engine having a plastic head cover. A secondary coil is positioned at an inner side of a primary coil, and between a secondary bobbin and a center core, a soft epoxy rein is filled The soft epoxy resin has a dent according to a compression molding and has a glass transition point Tg which satisfies a specified condition. The secondary bobbin is formed by PTS and the primary bobbin is set to the primary coil at the outer side of the secondary assembling body, and under an assembling condition the winding is carried out.

Abstract: A control circuit 130 carries out ON/OFF control of a primary current flowing in an ignition coil in response to an input ignition control signal. The control circuit 130 and an insulated-gate bipolar power transistor (IGBT) 110 are integrated on a monolithic silicon substrate. The control circuit 130 includes a plurality of control circuit blocks of different functions formed on the silicon substrate. The circuit functions of the control circuit blocks are enabled and disabled by changing wiring patterns.

Abstract: A method and associated arrangement for achieving an adjusted engine setting utilizing engine output and/or fuel consumption. An engine that consumes fuel is run. Fuel consumption and/or engine operation output is determined. A value is determined utilizing the determined fuel consumption and/or the determined engine operation output. The engine setting is adjusted to cause the determined value to change toward a desired value.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a double spear gun comprising: a first spear gun having a top side and a bottom side; a second spear gun having a top side and a bottom side; a mounting means adapted to combine the two spear guns, the mounting means comprising: an upper mounting block having a top side and a bottom side, the upper mounting block top side adapted for releasably engaging the bottom side of the first spear gun, the upper mounting block further including a fastening means; a lower mounting block having a top side and a bottom side, the lower mounting block bottom side adapted for releasably engaging the top side of the second spear gun, the lower mounting block further including a fastening means; wherein the fastening means of the upper mounting block is releasably engaged with the fastening means of the lower mounting block.

Abstract: A point chisel for use with a power tool includes an elongate stem (1) having, at its power tool side a shank (2) for securing the chisel in the power tool and, at its workpiece side, a useful region (3) having its outer diameter (H) tapering toward its workpiece end and having a cross-section (5) formed as a concave polygon by a plurality of axial grooves (4) extending radially toward a core diameter (K) that likewise tapers toward the workpiece side end of the useful region (3).

Abstract: A gas cooking appliance includes at least one gas cooking element and a gas lockout valve assembly in line with the at least one gas cooking element. The gas lockout valve assembly includes a valve and a motor configured to open or close the valve.

Abstract: A stand for storing an LP gas tank and for supporting a barbeque grill having a bowl includes a leg assembly having a plurality of legs and a tank platform that is in registry with a positioning ring for receiving the LP gas tank. A body has a base attached to the leg assembly and a top opposite the base. The body is configured for substantially surrounding the LP gas tank. The positioning ring is formed by a reinforced edge at the base and is configured for engaging the LP tank. A bowl support has a top surface, an outer rim, a depending lip and a plurality of ridges. Each of the ridges runs from the outer rim to the depending lip, the outer rim being configured to engage the top of the body. The top surface also has a bowl cavity configured for receiving the bowl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger and condensation combustion chamber assembly, comprising a plurality of tubes and including a front plate and a rear plate connected to the combustion chamber with a drop pattern.

Abstract: A heat transfer controller is configured to control the heat distribution and transfer of a heating system. An exemplary heating system comprises an air intake, an exhaust mechanism, and a heat transfer controller. The heat transfer controller is configured to control the distribution and transfer of heat exhausted from the exhaust mechanism to the heating area, and can comprise a heat deflector having a width, length and height that can be suitably configured to provide variable heat transfer control characteristics. In addition, the heat transfer controller can comprise an arch-like configuration. For example, the width of the heat transfer controller can be configured to direct and/or transfer heat from an area most likely to have heat restricted or increased. In addition, the height of the heat transfer controller can be configured to generate a convection effect to pull heat outwards from the area with the greatest heat restrictions.

Abstract: A cooktop grate includes a frame having an exterior frame element and at least one interior frame element defining a cooking utensil supporting surface. The cooking utensil supporting surface is elevated from the exterior frame element, and at least one recessed surface extends from the cooking utensil supporting surface. A top of the recessed surface is separated from a top of the cooking utensil supporting surface, thereby providing a gap for passage of a burner flame.

Abstract: The flexible exothermic medium of this invention is composed of an exothermic agent which generates heat in contact with air, and a water-absorptive polymer and/or a second polymer other than the water absorptive polymer. The mixture thereof is pressed at a pressure of 100-8000 kg/cm2 with alcohol, a cross-linking agent or a plasticizer. This results in producing flexible united mediums. The flexibility of the exothermic medium is also obtained by irradiating it with light or heating the mixture.

Abstract: An oven rack assembly including full extension slides. Full extension slides are mounted to an oven rack and oven rack frames or wire racks providing full extension of an oven rack from an oven enclosure. The rack frame is mounted to oven walls or the slides are coupled to wire racks along oven slide walls.

Abstract: A starch with a high content in amylose, obtained through a process comprising acetylation and pre-gellation, can provide useful coatings in food, drug, cosmetic and dietetic fields, both for humans and animals, and also in agriculture.

Abstract: A dispenser 1 has a source of medicament 2 with a can 3 and a metered dose valve 4. The outlet stem 5 of the valve is fitted to a junction block 6 in a body 7 of the dispenser to which a breath actuated dose release mechanism 8 is connected for release of the medicament through a nozzle 9. The can has an acoustic transducer 11 attached to its side wall 12, in intimate acoustic contact. An electronic package 14, comprising a detection circuit and a driver for a LCD display 15 are also mounted on the can wall, the transducer being connected to the circuit. The detection circuit is arranged to decrement a count shown on the LCD by one for every detection of noise of dispensing/metering of a dose from the can. The detection circuit is programmed to compare the spectrum of the noise with a known dose-dispensing spectrum and to decrement the counter according to the comparison.

Abstract: An eye-wear article (93) for use with a respiratory mask (1) comprises a flat piece of transparent polymeric material providing a visor portion. The flat piece of polymeric material has shaped portions in a lower edge that fit over respective selected parts of the mask, and elongate tabs (95) that extend from each side and are inserted into respective guides (97) on the head harness (7, 8) of the mask to cause the flat piece of polymeric material to adopt a curved configuration and locate the visor portion in front of the eyes of the wearer. The tabs (95) can slide in the guides (97) to permit the eye-wear article to be moved out of engagement with the mask and onto the top of the wearer's while the mask is being worn, without disturbing the position of the mask on the wearer's face and without affecting the respiratory protection provided by the mask.

Abstract: A device for delivering a powdered medicament by inhalation comprises an air inlet passage having low pressure-drop and low turbulence for stabilizing air flow before aerosolization, a dosing cup in the region of reduced air velocity to delay aerosolization, a high pressure drop throat to generate a high velocity flow, a rapidly expanding diverging passage to create a free jet of air with high turbulence and an outlet passage having large cross-sectional area to control the rate of dissipation of the free jet. The device is simple yet capable of consistently providing uniform and effective powder aerosolization and deagglomeration over a variety of patient inhalation profiles.

Abstract: The respiratory booster machine is configured to generate and transmit particularly designed and timely delivered vibrations to the lungs of a subject to improve ventilation, augment diffusion of gases across alveolar membrane, facilitate pulmonary blood perfusion, prevent focal alveolar collapse, and enhance effective expectoration. The machine has an acoustic signal generator having modulated wave-generating circuitry and an acoustic signal transmitter having an electro-acoustic transducer. Vibrations from the acoustic signal are induced into the subject's air stream, in one embodiment by a specially designed tube system, and then transmitted to a subject's airways via any type of endotracheal tube, respiratory mask, nasal prong, or directly through the chest wall. Acoustic signal receivers connected to a computer receive and analyze the effect of the vibrations on the subject.

Abstract: A valve in a breathing device has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a valve housing having an inlet and an outlet, a valve seat arranged in the housing, a valve body arranged in the housing to be freely moveable with respect to the valve seat between a closed position where the valve body completely covers the valve seat and an open position where the valve body is distanced from the valve seat. The valve body comprising a rigid central portion and a circumferential wrinkled and flexible portion devised for friction-free movement of the rigid central portion, and an actuator for controlling a force applied on the valve body in response to a control signal. The actuator includes an actuator body, a shaft having an end contactable with the valve body, and an electromagnetic displacement coil.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention an anesthesia delivery device is disclosed for use on a patient having a mouth and a nose having a naris. The delivery device is capable of being coupled to a ventilation system having an inspiratory gas input for delivering gas to the patient and an exhaust gas output for delivering gas from a patient to the ventilation system. The anesthesia device includes an inspiratory gas line having a machine end and a patient end. The machine end is capable of being fluidly coupled to the inspiratory gas input of the ventilation system, and the patient end is configured for being received within the naris of the patient for delivering inspiratory gas to the naris of the patient. The device also includes a face mask having a dome portion sized to cover the patient's nose without covering the patient's mouth. The dome portion defines an inside air space between the patient's nose and the dome portion, and an outside air space exterior of the dome portion.

Abstract: An airway adapter suitable for use with patients having low tidal volumes, e.g., neonates, which minimizes deadspace in the airway and promotes smooth flow of gases through the adapter. The adapter includes a first portion adapted to couple to a tubular adapter, such as an endotracheal tube adapter, and a second portion adapted to couple to a ventilation tube. A longitudinally compressible member is coupled to the first portion to minimize deadspace in the adapter. A portion of the compressible member resiliently contacts and seals against a tubular adapter upon assembly of the airway adapter therewith.

Abstract: A respiratory valve apparatus with a housing having a upper entry port and an opposite endotracheal tube connection port, along with a resuscitation bag connection port and an respirator connection port. The housing has an inner chamber. A reciprocating valve assembly fits within a chamber and slides between two positions whereby the entry, endotracheal, and respirator ports are open in one position, and the entry, endotracheal, and resuscitation ports are open in the second position. The valve assembly is a component of a surgical kit including a resuscitation bag, an endotracheal tube, and a suction catheter. A guide fixture can be attached to the entry port to help steer a catheter through the apparatus. An elongated protective bag can be sealably attached around the catheter to prevent external contact with the catheter surfaces when it is withdrawn.

Abstract: A bridle system for placing and securing a nasal tube in a patient includes a flexible member having a magnet attached to or secured within a first end thereof for insertion into a nare of a patient's nose, and a probe for insertion into a second nare of the nose. The magnetic probe attracts the flexible member magnet to assist in retrieving the first end of the flexible member through the second nare of the nose. The system further includes a receiver for securing the nasal tube and possibly the flexible member externally, adjacent the nose to prevent dislodgement by the patient or otherwise. The receiver includes first and second pivotally connected portions forming a main body. Channels are provided for receiving the nasal tube and possibly the flexible member in a snap-fit manner.

Abstract: A multi-flanged earplug is provided, comprising a stem, a rounded flange positioned at a first end of the stem, and at least a second flange positioned between the first end portion of the stem and an opposing second end portion of the stem. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first flange has a shape that is generally is generally convex with respect to the tip of the first end portion of the stem, while at least a portion of the second flange has a shape that is generally concave with respect to the tip of the first end portion of the stem. In another embodiment, an outer circumference portion of the second flange has an increased thickness relative to an inner, annular portion of the second flange. In another embodiment, an outer circumference portion of the second flange is provided with a protruding ridge.

Abstract: A medical support system for storing medical information disclosed by a medical institution in a data management institution is provided. The system comprises patient terminals 10 used by patients 1, medical institution terminals 20 used by medical institutions 2, a management server 30 operated by the data management institution 3, and a network 40 which establishes connections among these elements. The management server 30 has a medical information storage device 32, which stores medical information 4 on the patient such as medical records 41, examination results 42, and medical images 43, and a medical information control device 31 for controlling the input and output of the medical information into and from the medical information storage device.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a constitution of a method of operating for an anal fistula wherein said anal fistula vanishes away by closing a primary opening of the purulent anal fistula developed round an anus, a constitution of a method of operating or an anal fistula wherein a primary opening is closed and the lower portion of the anal fistula is also cut away at the same time when secondary openings are developed at two portions of the anal fistula developed round an anus, a constitution of a method of operating for an anal fistula wherein a primary opening of the purulent anal fistula developed round an anus is closed and a part of a periproctal abscess is also incised at he same time, a constitution of a method of operating for an anal fistula wherein an internal hemorrhoid and an external hemorrhoid are ligated and cut away and a primary opening of the anal fistula developed in the anus portion is also closed at the same time when the anal fistula having the primary opening and a secondary opening i

Abstract: The present invention is a restaurant and menu format, and a method for organizing and operating a restaurant. The menu of this invention includes information about each food selection concerning that item's compliance with certain diets and diet types. With this information, a customer may eat out and remain on the dietary or nutritional plan of his/her choice. With the customers' selection of a food item, the kitchen of the restaurant may prepare the food item by selecting ingredients, cooking methods, and side dishes in compliance with the selected diet or nutrition plan.

Abstract: A receptacle for holding fluid used to soak fingernails includes a container body and a removable lid. The container body has a closed bottom and an open top for receipt of fluid to be held in the container and of a plurality of fingers of a person for immersion in the fluid.

Abstract: A hair crimper may include a carriage, a roller and a retaining member. The carriage may include a plurality of ribs and may be adapted to open on at least one end. The roller may include a plurality of grooves adapted to receive the plurality of ribs, and the retaining member may be adapted to lock the carriage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curling element for styling hair and to a fixing element for a curling element. Hairstyling using the inventive curling elements is more flexible. The aim of the invention is also to provide a fixing element with which curling elements can be simply and reliably prevented from unrolling once they have been rolled up. To this end, the invention provides a curling element in accordance with claim no. 1, which provides that at least one ring-shaped notched section is made in the cylindrical base form. The bottom of the at least one notched section and the transitions between the ring-shaped notched section and the lateral surface of the cylinder are rounded off.

Abstract: A child's toothbrush includes a handle in the form of a child-safe, ventilated toy, such as a rocket or a vehicle, and contains a removable child-safe vehicle, figurine, other toy or sundry product therein, and wherein a toothbrush head may be detachable from the handle.

Abstract: A cleaning method for removing fats, oils, and silicon small particles, which are conventionally difficult to remove, adhering to devices and carriers used to manufacture a semiconductor wafer or a semiconductor device. An etching method is also disclosed. XeF2 gas produced by sublimation is made to contact with an object to be cleaned in a vacuum atmosphere so as to decompose and gasify the oils and fats and to remove silicon small particles by etching. Prior to the cleaning, when a trace amount of residual water is left in the vacuum atmosphere, H2O reacts with XeF2, and HF is produced. For example, a native oxide SiO2 formed on the surface of silicon small particles can be removed, and XeF2 directly reacts with silicon, therby enabling etching. The cleaning etching rates are extremely high.

Abstract: A method for processing a substrate is provided that includes generating a fluid meniscus on a surface of the substrate and applying acoustic energy to the fluid meniscus. The method also includes moving the fluid meniscus over the surface the substrate to process the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention encompasses methods for cleaning surfaces of wafers or other semiconductor articles. Oxidizing is performed using an oxidation solution which is wetted onto the surface. The oxidation solution can include one or more of: water, ozone, hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, or hydrogen peroxide. A rinsing step removes the oxidation solution and inhibits further activity. The rinsed surface is thereafter preferably subjected to a drying step. The surface is exposed to an oxide removal vapor to remove semiconductor oxide therefrom. The oxide removal vapor can include one or more of: acids, such as a hydrogen halide, for example hydrogen fluoride or hydrogen chloride; water; isopropyl alcohol; or ozone. The processes can use centrifugal processing and spraying actions.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing an adhesive surface on a substrate which can be bonded to another substrate. In an implementation, the technique includes treating the surface of the substrate by wet chemical etching to remove an oxide layer and to provide a hydrophobic surface, and exposing the etched hydrophobic surface to a gaseous ozone atmosphere to provide a dry hydrophilic surface. A device for producing an adhesive surface on a substrate according to an implementation includes a bath with an etchant for removing an oxide layer from the surface of the substrate and to produce a hydrophobic surface, and a container having an inner volume that surrounds the bath. The inner volume also includes a gaseous ozone atmosphere to produce a dry hydrophilic surface.

Abstract: A metal-debris magnetic scavenging tool useable inside a buried, horizontal metallic pipeline through an access opening which has been cut into the upper wall portion of the pipeline overhead where the resulting debris has collected. A raiseable/lowerable and rotatable array of magnets, surface exposed, and operating moveably as a unit, agitate and collect debris principally within an area-footprint which allows for clearance lifting and removal of collected debris through the access opening.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning mineral build-up from the water pipes of a building. The system is attached to in-flow and out-flow orifices of a building, and two circuits, one including a cleaning solution, and a second including a rinsing solution, are alternatingly circulated through the building's water pipe network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning internal passageways within a component, such as a component to be used in an engine. The device for cleaning the internal passageway includes a first probe having a longitudinal axis and at least one nozzle oriented at an angle, preferably perpendicular, to the longitudinal axis. In a preferred embodiment, the first probe has two nozzles, both oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and offset 180 degrees from each other. The device further includes a second probe having a longitudinal axis and a nozzle in a tip end, which nozzle is oriented along the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the first and second probes are connected to a common manifold.

Abstract: Dispensing device of washing agents for a dishwashing machine, of the type comprises a body (2) to be fastened to a surface or wall delimiting a washing tub, having at least a portion of said body (2) protruding inside the washing tub; said dispenser (1) has at least a tank (11) for containing a liquid washing agent, means for dosing and/or dispensing a dose of liquid washing agent, a filling port (10) through which the liquid washing agent can be introduced into the tank (11), and closing means (15) of the filling port (10).

Abstract: A system and method for processing an edge of a substrate includes an edge roller and a first proximity head. The first proximity head being mounted on the edge roller. The first proximity head capable of forming a meniscus and including a concave portion and multiple ports opening into the concave portion. The concave portion being capable of receiving an edge of a substrate and the ports including at least one process liquid injection port, at least one vacuum port and at least one surface tension control port.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a biopolymer, which exists after extensive removal of the organic solvent used for extraction from the biomass by means of a steam distillation process in the form of granules.

Abstract: A car wash includes a frame, a guide rail device for moving the car to be washed, and a cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes a pair of first cleaning mechanisms and a pair of second cleaning mechanisms. Each of the first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanisms includes a pivotal frame, a cleaning unit attached to the pivotal frame, and a return unit for returning the pivotal frame to its initial position. The pivotal frames are returned to their position by gravity.