Abstract: A fuel injection valve that directly injects a fuel into a combustion chamber from a rim of a cylinder toward a center line of the cylinder in a slanting direction toward a lower portion of the combustion chamber, an ignition plug that is arranged at substantially a center of the cylinder, and injection openings from which a spray that forms a shape that widens toward an end from a portion near a center of the combustion chamber toward a side wall of the combustion chamber on a cross-section perpendicular to a direction of injection is injected are included.

Abstract: A system for an internal combustion engine (10) arranged for being powered with a fuel mixed with a lubricant, which system includes:—a detector (16) arranged for detecting the presence of a given additive in the lubricant mixed fuel—an electronic module (24) arranged for comparing the detected presence of the additive with a predetermined threshold value, and designed so that if the lubricant is not mixed in the fuel, or has been mixed in the fuel in an amount lower than a through the additive against the threshold value correlated amount, by means of an indicator (30) indicate that a lack of lubricant is at hand in the fuel and/or by means of a connection (26) to an ignition or injection system (11) for the engine (10) prevent or modify the operation of the internal combustion engine if said lack of lubricant is at hand in the fuel. The invention also refers to the method of how the system operates.

Abstract: In an arrangement for handling the fuel in a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, wherein fuel is supplied from a tank via a fuel delivery line including a first fuel filter, a low-pressure pump arranged upstream from the first fuel filter and a high pressure pump arranged downstream of the first fuel filter to a high pressure fuel rail from which the fuel is distributed to the cylinder of the engine, a bypass line extends from the high pressure fuel rail to the fuel delivery line and includes a second fuel filter and a heat exchanger which is operatively connected to a cooling circuit of an air conditioning system or to a cooling circuit of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The sealing element has a ring consisting of an elastic material. The ring consists of a continuous support section, a first sealing lip, formed thereon for sealing the injector and a second sealing lip for sealing the cylinder head. The sealing lips project substantially inwards in a radial direction and together with the support section form a continuous groove of the ring. The axial thicknesses of the sealing lips are measured in such a way that said sealing lips have a deformable plasticity for sealing purposes, which depends on a predetermined force that is used to fix the injector in the cylinder head. The radial thickness of the support section is greater than the axial thickness of the sealing lips and is measured in such a way that the support section prevents the sealing element from being compressed, when said element is placed between the injector and the cylinder head.

Abstract: In a fuel pump control system for an internal combustion engine whose operation is switched between cut-off-cylinder operating mode during which some of the cylinders are non-operative and full-cylinder operating mode during which all of the cylinders are operative and having a fuel injector connected to the fuel supply line and supplied with fuel pressurized by the fuel pump, it is discriminated whether the operation of the engine is in the full-cylinder operating mode or in the cut-off-cylinder operating mode, the operation of the fuel pump is controlled based on the discriminated operating mode of the engine, i.e., is controlled such that the delivery flow rate of the fuel pump when the engine is discriminated to be in the cut-off-cylinder operating mode, is reduced relative to that when the engine is discriminated to be in the full-cylinder operating mode, thereby reducing the power consumption and operating noise of the fuel pump.

Abstract: A system that enables enhanced air flow to the air intake of an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger is disclosed. The air induction system includes a plenum or expansion chamber located within the area directly in front of the inlet of the turbocharger. Alternatively, the air induction system may include a means for reducing the velocity of the air flow within the clean air duct in an area directly in front of the inlet of the turbocharger.

Abstract: A bow stand attachment for an archery bow has a base which mounts to the riser of the bow. The base has a pair of legs extending downward from it. The legs are slid onto stubs which extend away and downward from the outer rim of the base. The ends of the legs and the end of a stabilizer mounted to the bow can cooperate to provide a supporting tripod for the bow. When no stabilizer is attached to the bow, the bow stand and lower pulley act as a tripod to support the bow. Performance of the bow is not affected by presence of the attachment because of its low mass and symmetry on the riser of the bow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas fired vented heater preferably having a relatively thin profile adapted for mounting on or in a wall structure and having a heat radiant display surface with visible decorative refractory defining a rear wall of the combustion chamber.

Abstract: The cooking appliance door has an inner door pane made of borosilicate glass and a paint layer applied to a surface on one side of said inner door pane. The paint layer is made by printing high-temperature-resistant non-enamel paint with an organic or inorganic binder on the surface on the inner door pane, preferably by a screen printing technique. In order to prevent the deformation of the printed inner door pane during hardening, the paint layer consists of a plurality of individual paint spots with a predetermined maximal geometric shape. The individual paint spots are arranged in a predetermined pattern with a predetermined paint-free spacing from each other on the inner door pane.

Abstract: A system that illuminates hearths of real fireplaces or simulated fireplaces that do not have a chimney or exhaust flue. The system uses a one piece disposable fuel cartridge that holds alcohol gel or similar fuel. The fuel cartridge sits behind, underneath, and surrounded on its sides by a one piece logset. The logset has multiple openings on its top. The multiple openings allow multiple flames to peak and flutter from in between, and underneath, the logs of the one piece logset. The configuration of the fuel cartridge and the logset can vary so as to produce two, three or more individual flames, which flames can be larger or smaller and which can last for more or less periods of time.

Abstract: A dispensing system for medication comprising a dispenser (55, 56) into which the canister (60) of medication is placed. The dispenser has a locking mechanism for selectively preventing dispensing of the medication. The system receives input data from a user and has a control device remote from the dispenser to lock the dispenser until the input data is correctly entered. The dispenser may be configured by a cartridge (100) inserted into the dispenser in place of the canister (60). The dispenser also has means for determining its location and locking the device if the dispenser is not at or within a fixed location.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a medicament. A treatment plan having at least two rates of action for a medicament may be provided. A droplet characteristic corresponding to each rate of action may be selected. Medicament droplets having each droplet characteristic may be ejected into a mucosal tract according to the treatment plan, thereby allowing the medicament to act at two or more rates.

Abstract: Apparel suitable for providing protection against noxious agents, wherein the apparel comprises a laminate material that provides a substantially effective barrier against the noxious agents. It is preferred that the laminate material comprises two or more layers, at least one of which is a barrier layer that is a substantially effective barrier against the noxious agents and at least one of which is a protective layer that protects the at least one barrier layer.

Abstract: A steam inhaler includes a water tank with a heating chamber on a lateral side, a heater mounted on an external side wall of the heating chamber to generate water vapor, a vapor chamber at the front side of the water tank with a vapor inlet connected to the heating chamber such that vapor generated in the heating chamber flows to the vapor chamber, a connecting arm to convey vapor from the heating chamber, and a nozzle that atomizes the vapor from the connecting arm. The nozzle includes a rotatable cylinder with a vapor outlet port. The steam inhaler further includes a pair of ion electrodes on an inner wall of the connecting arm and projecting into the internal passage. Furthermore, negative ions are generated by a negative ion generator is mounted adjacent to the nozzle.

Abstract: An aerosolization apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having a plurality of air inlets. The chamber contains an aersolizable pharmaceutical formulation or is sized to receive a receptacle which contains an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation. A shield covers at least one of the air inlets or a portion of at least one of the air inlets. The shield prevents blockage of the air inlet by a user grasping the apparatus and inadvertently covering the air inlet. An end section is associated with the housing. The end section is sized and shaped to be received in a user's mouth or nose so that the user may inhale through the end section to inhale aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation that has exited the receptacle.

Abstract: A breathing device for assisting patients to breathe by maintaining positive airway pressure during the breathing cycle comprises, in fluid communication, a breathing channel (2) and an exhaust channel (4) extending from a junction therebetween. A gas inlet channel (8) is arranged, so as in use, to introduce gas into said breathing channel (2). A positive pressure may be maintained in the breathing channel (2), wherein the axis of said gas inlet channel (8) is laterally offset (10) at the point at which the gas inlet channel (8) introduces the gas into the breathing channel (2) from the axis of the narrowest part of the breathing channel (2).

Abstract: A ventilator device and system comprising a rotating compressor, preferably a drag compressor, which, at the beginning of each inspiratory ventilation phase, is accelerated to a sufficient speed to deliver the desired inspiratory gas flow, and is subsequently stopped or decelerated to a basal flow level to permit the expiratory ventilation phase to occur. The ventilator device is small and light weight enough to be utilized in portable applications. The ventilator device is power efficient enough to operate for extended periods of time on internal or external batteries. Also provided is an oxygen blending apparatus which utilizes solenoid valves having specific orifice sizes for blending desired amounts of oxygen into the inspiratory gas flow. Also provided is an exhalation valve having an exhalation flow transducer which incorporates a radio frequency data base to provide an attendant controller with specific calibration information for the exhalation flow transducer.

Abstract: The passenger oxygen mask is provided for emergency situations on board an aircraft. The mask body is designed collapsible at least in sections. An axial overall height of the mask body is reduced by way of the one or more mask sections. This simplifies the accommodation of the oxygen mask or even permits a smaller constructional size of the preparation device.

Abstract: Face masks for use in pressurized drug delivery applications, such as aerosol drug delivery systems, and a method of reducing aerosol deposition in the region of the eyes are presented. The face masks according to the various embodiments disclosed herein contain features that reduce the inertia of the aerosolized drug in perinasal areas. This results in a reduction in the amount of aerosolized drug that is deposited in the region of the eyes by inertial impaction, while at the same time, the features are constructed to maintain the flow of the aerosolized drug into the face mask so that the aerosolized drug is effectively delivered to the respiratory system of the patient.

Abstract: A device used for ventilation includes a ventilation mask that can be connected to a respiratory gas hose. The ventilation mask has a respiratory gas hose coupling that is movably connected by a joint with the base of the ventilation mask. The joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which has an inner part that is shaped like a spherical segment and an outer shell for guiding the inner part. The outer shell is constructed from at least two shell segments that can be connected with each other.

Abstract: A support for an oxygen diffuser for delivering a plume of oxygen-enriched air to a space in front of a patient's nose and mouth. The support comprises a means for holding a tube associated with the oxygen diffuser. This means is located at the vertex of front portions of rigid arms forming a v-shaped front of the support. A resilient front strap extends between rear portions of the arms. A resilient back strap extends between ends of the rear portions of the arms. In operation, the back strap is arranged so as to extend behind a user's head and is releasably adjustable to an operative length to seat the support securely on a user's head with a portion of the front of the user's face bearing against the front strap, so that, when so seated, the diffuser is held in a position spaced from but proximal to the patient's nose and mouth.

Abstract: A face mask support for continuous positive airway pressure comprises a circumferential band with biasing means support at the crown of the head on the medial line of the head. The circumferential edge of the cap extends from just below the forehead of a patient to below the inion protrusion at the nape of the neck. A biasing means which is preferably of length of spring steel is formed so as to extend from the biasing means support hold a nasal or face mask apposed to the face of a patient. The circumferential band is stabilized by a band extending from the circumferential band at the region of the ear to the biasing means support.

Abstract: An oral airway, which is used by being inserted into the mouth of a patient who is suffering from unconsciousness or has lost consciousness to secure an airway of the patient, is adapted to be used with a tube to be inserted into the trachea of the patient through the mouth thereof. The oral air way includes a main body, and an insertion part provided on the main body. The insertion part is adapted to be inserted into the trachea of the patient through the mouth thereof so that an appropriate portion of the insertion part at the side of the distal end thereof comes into contact with the root of the tongue of the patient to secure the airway of the patient. The insertion part includes a guide groove for guiding the tube when the tube is inserted into the trachea of the patient, and the guide groove has a structure from which the tube can be separated after the distal end of the tube has been inserted into the trachea of the patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a therapy device for the specifically local treatment and curing of colds in the region of the nose, frontal sinus and throat area in human beings. The external appearance of the therapy device can resemble that of a common hair dryer or face sauna, but the therapy device also contains a means for reducing or suppressing HF radiation (electrosmog) which is normally emitted towards the external environment. According to the invention, a body made of crystallized salt, especially from a natural source, resulting in negative ionization of the heated air flow, is arranged in the region of the heated air flow prior to the exit thereof from the small, handy device. The body is cross-flown by the heated air flow or is at least touched thereby. The treatment of colds with the aid of said therapy device is based on the fact that cold viruses, i.e., primarily rhino viruses and corona viruses, can be eliminated by active treatment with a heated air flow.

Abstract: An abbreviated condom that does not exceed the neckline of the penis. The present invention provides a secure contraceptive device, yet it still allows for the increased pleasure and the natural feeling for both people during intercourse. The present invention has an adhesive application that secures it around the head and neck of the penis, which prevents seepage of semen, it prevents the present invention from slipping off the penis during intercourse and it provides strong support to avoid breaking and tearing of the present invention. The tip of the present invention provides a narrow and closed end configuration with ample room on the closed end to collect seminal fluid. Following the tip, the present invention widens to fit over the glans of the penis. The present invention aids in the prevention of pregnancies and spread of STDs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for repositioning the abdominal fat tissue of a patient by a single operator to enable medical personnel to gain access to certain areas of a patient's body, for example, to provide medical care, without risk of injury to the operator and/or health care worker, and with minimal discomfort to the patient.

Abstract: A device which is removably insertable in the mouth for facilitating breathing while sleeping which provides a clear unobstructed airway by protrusive positioning of the mandible and/or delivery of pressurized air to the back of the mouth. The device has upper and lower tooth-contacting members and an airway defined between them.

Abstract: A unilimb breathing circuit has a proximal end coupling member, a distal end coupling member, an expiratory tube extending between the proximal and distal end coupling members, and an inspiratory tube extending between the proximal and distal end coupling members. The expiratory tube is a corrugated expiratory tube that is expandable between a fully compressed rest position, and a fully expanded rest position, and has a plurality of intermediate rest positions. At the plurality of intermediate rest positions, the expiratory tube is capable of maintaining its rest length without the exertion of an external force. The inspiratory tube is a corrugated inspiratory tube having a length that is variable between a fully compressed rest position and a fully expanded rest position, and includes a plurality of intermediate rest positions between the fully expanded rest position and the fully compressed rest position.

Abstract: In an automatic machine for processing tobacco articles, and having a supporting frame having a vertical front wall, at which are located a number of operating devices located along a production line for processing a succession of articles, an inner first casing is provided which can be opened and covers at least some of the operating devices, and an outer second casing is provided which can be opened, is independent of the inner first casing, and covers at least part of the inner first casing in the form of a shell; the outer second casing has a front panel facing the vertical front wall of the frame and movable, with respect to the frame, between a closed or bottom limit position, in which the front panel contacts the floor supporting the frame and is separated from the inner first casing by a distance defining the depth of a soundproofing air chamber, and an open or top limit position, in which the front panel exposes and permits access to the vertical front wall of the frame and the inner first casing.

Abstract: Filters for tobacco products are manufactured by a device comprising a conveyor drum rotatable about a horizontal axis and furnished with peripheral grooves, each holding a leaf of paper material preassembled with a first filter element. The single groove is flanked by two tubular elements arranged symmetrically on either side of the drum, slidable axially between a first position located externally of the groove and a second position located internally of the groove, also by pushers slidable within the respective tubular elements and serving to direct second and third filter elements into contact with the end faces of the first filter element in such a way that the second filter element, which consists in a measure of powder or granular material deposited in each tubular element by way of a spool valve, remains interposed between the first and the third filter element.

Abstract: This invention relates to providing nail-art systems for improved fingernail and/or toenail decoration. The nail-art nail system comprises flexible, computer-printed nail-art appliqués used to decorate fingernails and/or toenails. They are preferably cut from self-adhesive vinyl film of the sort commonly used in the art of sign-making. They are preferably computer-printed with decorative designs, and computer-cut into the correct nail shapes. Metallic nail-art appliqués of the nail-art system are also preferably manufactured, preferably from self-adhesive metallized sign-lettering film. Gold, silver, aluminum, and other metals may be used. A business systems, kits, and methods of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for separating and curling eyelashes may include a heater member and at least one row of projecting elements defining spaces configured to receive eyelashes. The projecting elements may be configured to separate the eyelashes. The heater member and the row of projecting elements may be configured such that the projecting elements selectively either separate the eyelashes without the eyelashes contacting the heater member, or curl the eyelashes while subjecting the eyelashes to heat from the heater member.

Abstract: A plurality of twisted wire mascara brushes connected along the lengths of their perspective metal cores, yielding zones on the plurality of brushes that has bristles from only one brush, and zones where the fibers intermingle from the plurality of brushes. This creates different zones of fiber density, the low fiber density zones will apply the mascara while the higher density fiber zones will comb and separate the lashes. This plurality of connected twisted mascara brushes is attached to a single stem.

Abstract: A hair iron for straightening hair has a pair of tong blades. An upper and lower barrel of varying cross section with a solid ceramic core is enveloped in a metal jacket. Handles join tong blades and handle sleeves are mounted on the handles for free one-handed rotation.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a curling iron using heated fluid as its heat source for heating hair. The curling iron of the present invention is comprised of a fluid heating unit which heats the fluid to produce steam (100) used as the heat source, a heating unit which transfers heat of the steam to hair, and thereby curls the hair, and curling tongs which support the heating unit so as to allow the heating unit to heat the hair while the curling tongs grasp the hair. Since the curling iron uses heated fluid as its heat source for heating hair, the curling iron uses heated fluid as its heat source for heating hair, the curling iron maintains a constant temperature capable of accomplishing a desired curling effect and prevents an excessive increase in its temperature so as to prevent damage to the hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic mirror is disclosed which is capable of being detachably affixed to a conventional lipstick carrier. The cosmetic mirror may further be adapted to fit over lipstick carriers having a variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: The invention provides, a device for cleaning tooth and gum surfaces the device having incorporated therein an antimicrobial polymeric material formed from a polymeric component, the material being in the form of a bristle or yam, and comprising an antimicrobial agent consisting essentially of discreet, microscopic, Cu++ releasing water insoluble particles, embedded directly in the component, with a portion of the particles being exposed and protruding from surfaces thereof, which particles release Cu++ ions, upon contact with a fluid.

Abstract: A gas dissolved water producing apparatus includes a gas dissolving section, a gas channel for guiding a gas into the dissolving section, a first water channel for guiding water into the dissolving section, a gas dissolved water discharge channel, and a second water channel for guiding the water without passing through the dissolving section. The second water channel joins the gas dissolved water discharge channel to control the solution gas dissolved in the gas dissolved water can be controlled to a prescribed level of concentration.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide processes and equipments for manufacturing semiconductors, according to which oxidation of wafer surfaces can be controlled by simple means and contaminants promoting oxidation and contaminants inviting a decreased yield of wafers can also be totally controlled. To achieve the object above, the present invention provides a process for manufacturing a semiconductor, characterized in that a substrate is treated while exposing the surface of the substrate with a negative ion-enriched gas; and an equipment for manufacturing a semiconductor comprising a gas channel through which a gas to be treated is passed; a negative ion-enriched gas generator consisting of a gas cleaner located at an upstream part of said gas channel and a negative ion generator located at a downstream part thereof: and means for supplying the resulting negative ion-enriched gas to the surface of each substrate.

Abstract: A process for removing discoloration from metal parts due to the heating of these parts.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for cleaning test probes used in a semiconductor testing machine of the type having a plurality of test probes configured to contact the surface of a semiconductor wafer to test one or more dies formed thereon. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a roller-support arm and a cylindrical roller supported by the roller-support arm. The roller has an outer surface comprising a sticky material. Debris on the probes will adhere to the sticky material as roller is rolled across tips of the probes. The probes are thereby cleaned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a floor cleaning system having a central suction station with which there is associated a self-propelled and self-steering suction appliance, dirt being picked up from a floor surface that is to be cleaned by means of the suction appliance and being transferred into a dirt collection vessel of the suction appliance, and the suction station having a suction unit, and the dirt collection vessel being sucked out by means of the suction unit. To refine the method in such a manner that the levels of noise produced by the floor cleaning system can be reduced, it is proposed, according to the invention, that the suction unit is optionally operated with a maximum suction power or a reduced suction power. The invention also proposes a floor cleaning system for carrying out the method.

Abstract: On-Line and Off-Line methods of simultaneously cleaning and disinfecting an industrial water system are described and claimed. The methods involve the addition to the water of the industrial water system of a Compound selected from the group consisting of the alkali salts of chlorite and chlorate and mixtures thereof; and an acid, followed by allowing the water in the industrial water system to circulate for several hours. The reaction of the alkali salts of chlorite and chlorate and acid produces chlorine dioxide in-situ in the water of the industrial water system. The chlorine dioxide kills microorganisms and the acid acts to remove deposits upon the water-contact surfaces of the equipment. An alternative method involves the use of a chelating agent and a biocide. Other possible cleaning and disinfection reagents may be added as needed including corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, biocides, surfactants and reducing agents.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cleaning a paint cup, spray tip, and wetted parts from a hand held paint spray gun wherein the gun is disassembled after use and internal wetted parts needing cleaning are inserted into the paint cup, a cleaning cap is attached to the paint cup, and a garden hose is used to flush paint from the interior of the paint cup and the parts contained therein. In another aspect, the cleaning cap is attached to and used to flush an extended suction set having an elongated double lumen hose and adapter. The cleaning cap has a fitting adapted to receive a conventional garden hose and further has a passageway to allow water to exit from the cap after flushing the interior of the paint cup.

Abstract: A method is provided for removing a resin layer of a resin-coated metal tube. The resin layer is removed with a laser beam. More particularly, the resin layer of a desired range is burned out by focusing the laser beam into a pinpoint without defocusing the sectional shape of the laser beam in the axial direction o the resin-coated metal tube.

Abstract: In order to produce a device incorporating a chamber through the interior of which at least on occasion, there is a flow of liquid or of a gas at an enhanced pressure when the device is in operation and wherein the device comprises at least one drawer and at least one drawer guide by means of which the drawer is held on a corpus of the chamber so that it is displaceable in the direction of movement of the drawer, such that the device will enable precise and smooth-running guidance of the drawer during movements thereof within the interior or when pulling it out of the interior or when pushing it into the interior of the chamber even after extended operation of the device, it is proposed that the drawer guide should comprise guide rails and at least one rolling member assembly by means of which one of the guide rails is guided in displaceable manner on another guide rail and which comprises a cage for the rolling members, wherein at least one of the guide rails comprises a rear rail portion which is provided w

Abstract: A high pressure water stream(14) is discharged onto a surface to be cleaned. An ozone/water stream(16) is discharged on the same surface for sanitizing the surface. The high pressure water and ozone/water streams(14,16) are discharged simultaneously along closely adjacent paths that are either parallel (FIG. 3) or concentric (FIG. 2). The water pressure is at least about 100 p.s.i. and is preferably between 100 p.s.i. and 2000 p.s.i. The nozzles that discharge the streams (14,16) maybe movable relative to the object(s) that receives the high pressure water and ozone/water (FIG. 1). Or, they may be fixed and the object may be movable relative to them (FIG. 4).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for cleaning the oxide layer created on the bearing surface of a fluid dynamic bearing by the electrochemical machining of pressure generating grooves onto the bearing surface, wherein the method involves spraying a high-pressure liquid jet onto the bearing surface and the cleaning device is an apparatus for spraying a high-pressure liquid jet onto the bearing surface.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus has a compressor (12), an electromagnetic valve (33) connected to the compressor (12), and first to third timers (27 to 29). The first timer (27) sets an open/close time and a close time for repeatedly opening and closing an electromagnetic valve (33). The second timer (28) sets a time for feeding compressed air into a pipe (35). The third timer (29) stops the operation of the second timer (28) until an activation inhibition time elapses from a point at which the pressure of the compressed air has reached a predetermined upper limit, and further permits the operation of the second timer (28) after the activation inhibition time elapses.

Abstract: A dishwasher that fits within the conventional U.S. residential dishwasher counter space and uses the conventional U.S. residential power supply to achieve within a convenient cycle time the same standard of sanitation as set forth for commercial and residential hot water sanitizing dishwashers.