Abstract: An ultra high-strength hydraulic cement composition contains a binder, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates, an antifoaming agent, water and a specified admixture and has a unit amount of the binder in the range of 480-1800kg/m3. Water and the binder are contained at a ratio of 10-25% and the admixture is contained in the amount of 0.2-3.5 weight parts per 100 weight parts of the binder. The binder may be cement or a mixture of cement and a microscopic powder admixture. The admixture is one or more selected from reaction mixtures obtained by specified two processes and partially or completely neutralized substances obtained from such a reaction mixture through these two processes and also a specified third process.

Abstract: A drainage composition comprising 1000 to 1500 kg/m3 of aggregate; 100 to 350 kg/m3 of cement; 0 to 100 kg/m3 of fly ash; and 0.2 to 0.6 kg/m3 of fibrous material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a refactory material based on corundum treated by electrofusion consisting of beads of diameter ranging between 50 ?m and 5 mm, having a total pore ratio ranging between 10 and 50 % of the volume of the beads, the sealed porosity representing from 80 to 98% of the total porosity. The inventive material is in particular designed for spray-applied refractory concrete.

Abstract: A table facilitating independent assembly includes a table top having a peripheral edge and a tubular frame circumscribing the peripheral edge. The tubular frame includes a plurality of vertical webs and an upper flange projecting inwardly toward the table top. Disposed about the periphery of the table top are a plurality of mounting brackets. Each of the mounting brackets includes a vertical base plate and an inwardly projecting shelf opposing the upper flange of the frame. Accordingly, the shelf and flange capture an edge of the table top therebetween for supporting the table top. The vertical base plate of each mounting bracket includes an upper stem portion disposed between the peripheral edge of the table top and the frame. A fastener connects the mounting bracket to a vertical web of the frame to complete the table top assembly. A plurality of legs are then disposed in combination with the tubular frame or mounting brackets to support the table top assembly.

Abstract: A portable table for a notebook includes a foldable stand, a main board mounted on the foldable stand for receiving a notebook computer, and a cover plate pivotally mounted on the main board to cover the notebook computer. Thus, the portable table when being extended is used for supporting the notebook computer, and the portable table when being folded is used for carrying the notebook computer, thereby facilitating the user carrying and operating the notebook computer.

Abstract: A foldable table for a notebook includes a main board, two foldable stands each pivotally mounted on the main board, and a locking unit mounted on the main board for locking the two foldable stands when the two foldable stands are folded on the main board. Thus, the foldable table when being extended outward can be used for supporting the notebook computer, and the foldable table when being folded can be used for carrying the notebook computer, thereby facilitating the user carrying and operating the notebook computer.

Abstract: A self-adjusting goods display system maintains a proper shelf level for a display bin containing goods. An implementation has an open bin with side walls having top edges and a moveable shelf to receive a pile of goods. A light source and a light receiver are positioned on the top edges of opposing walls of the bin, and the light source generates light to be received by the light receiver. When the pile of goods is reduced so that the pile no longer obstructs the light from being received by the light receiver a signal indicates a need to raise the general level of the remaining pile contained in the bin. A controller receives the signal and controls operation of a motor to raise the height of the shelf until the remaining pile of the shelf again blocks the light, or the shelf is at a position of maximum height.

Abstract: A pedestal assembly (20) includes a chassis (200), a gear wheel (300) pivotably mounted to the chassis, two supporting members (400) coupled to the chassis, and a coil spring (500) received between the chassis and the gear wheel. The chassis includes a stop portion (222) depending downwardly from a side of a top wall (210) thereof. The gear wheel includes first teeth (330) extending from a periphery thereof. Each supporting member includes a rack (440) comprises second teeth (444) engaging with the first teeth, and a first clasping portion (448) formed on an outer side thereof. When one of the first clasping portions is locked by the stop portion, the coil spring is compressed, while when the first clasping portion is unlocked from the stop portion, the coil spring is decompressed and drives the gear wheel to rotate to cause the supporting members to move relative to the gear wheel.

Abstract: An adjustable width wire shelving unit has at least one first shelf and at least one second shelf. Each shelf has an elongate front wire, an elongate rear wire, and a plurality of transverse wires connected and extending between the respective front and rear wires. The front and rear wires extend a width of their respective shelf. The first shelf is sized to overlap and nest with the second shelf over a desired fraction of its width. The transverse wires of the overlapped first and second shelves lie in essentially the same plane to form a support surface.

Abstract: A table with two adjustable table plates comprises two parallel seats connected by at least one seat plates; each seat being connected one end of a first telescopic rod and one end of a second telescopic rod; another end of the first telescopic rod having a first connecting plate for supporting a first table plate and another end of the second telescopic rod having a second connecting plate for supporting a second table plate; a first transmission device located between the first table plate and one seat plate for adjusting the level of the first table plate; a second transmission device located between the second table plate and the second transmission device for adjusting the level of the second table plate; and a first and second positioning units for fixing the first and second telescopic rods to desired lengths. Thereby, the first and second table plates have two different elevations.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and improved motorized adjustable workstation. The invention base has substantially parallel feet and legs that rise at an angle to support the main drive tube. Attached to the main drive tube is a linear actuator that raises the main work surface. The preferred embodiment of the invention incorporates an adjustable monitor lift that raises a monitor with, and above the main work surface in an overlapping fashion relative to the main work surface, and is particularly suited for computer workstations.

Abstract: A baffle employs a particular arrangement of baffle plates in a three dimensional configuration to aerodynamically separate popcorn ash particles from a flue gas flow. The baffle is attached to the rear wall of an economizer outlet flue back pass and is placed just below the economizer gas outlet. The baffle is designed to be uniquely shaped in three dimensions to redirect the large popcorn ash particles towards the deepest parts of the hoppers, which increases the fraction of the ash particles that are captured in the hoppers and decreases the potential for plugging in downstream equipment. The baffle is comprised of several triangular plates, usually three plates for every hopper. Each group of three plates is placed such that they appear to be three sides of an inverted pyramid. The open, fourth side of each of these pyramid shapes is on the side of the baffle closest to the front wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for combusting an organic waste concentrate, which contains alkali metal compounds, under oxidative conditions for recovering the alkali metal compounds as alkali metal carbonates. According to the invention, the combustion is carried out at a temperature of at least about 850° C. The formed flue gases are cooled below a sticking temperature range of the alkali carbonates by mixing, and simultaneously water (8) is poured on the walls (9) of a cooling zone (2) at least at the sticking temperature range.

Abstract: Plume is mitigated by targeting treatment chemicals to locations in a furnace, which are connected with plume opacity. The effectiveness of targeted in furnace injection, in fuel introduction and in furnace introduction of slag and/or corrosion and/or plume control chemicals are determined, as are the effectiveness of targeted in furnace injection, in fuel introduction and in furnace introduction of combustion catalysts. Then, the effectiveness of various combinations of the above treatments are determined, and a treatment regimen employing one or more of the above treatments is selected. Preferred treatment regimens will contain at least two and preferably three of the treatments. Chemical utilization and boiler maintenance can improved as LOI carbon, slagging and/or corrosion are also controlled.

Abstract: A vacuum seed meter for metering individual seeds at consistent intervals. The seed meter employs an improved seed disk defining a plurality of seed attachment holes for holding seeds on the disk via a vacuum attachment force. Each seed attachment hole is configured to allow a seed to be held against one side of the disk without permitting the seed to extend entirely through the attachment hole and protrude from the opposite side of the disk. In addition, the seed disk is configured to provide enhanced resistance to bending. No gaskets or brushes that maintain contact with the seed disk are required. The seed meter also employs an improved second-seed eliminator disposed alongside the seed disk. The second-seed eliminator presents a substantially smooth leading edge that is configured to contact a second seed held by an attachment hole, thereby decoupling the second seed from the disk.

Abstract: A liquid containment system for an ocean-going vessel. The liquid containment system includes a tank having converging upper walls. The converging upper walls of the tank contain a substantial portion of the liquid therebetween and reduce the free surface area associated with the liquid. The upper converging walls of the tank extend above the horizontal deck of the vessel, but still allow sufficient deck space for supporting various required equipment. In one embodiment, the liquid containment system is a prismatic membrane tank designed to receive and hold liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Abstract: High pressure synthesis of various crystals such as diamond, cBN and the like can be carried out using reaction assemblies suitable for use in methods such as temperature gradient methods. The reaction assembly can be oriented substantially perpendicular to gravity during application of high pressure. Orienting the reaction assembly in this manner can avoid detrimental effects of gravity on the molten catalyst, e.g., convection, hence increasing available volumes for growing high quality crystals. Multiple reaction assemblies can be oriented in series or parallel, each reaction assembly having one or more growth cells suitable for growth of high quality crystals. Additionally, various high pressure apparatuses can be used. A split die design allows for particularly effective results and control of temperature and growth conditions for individual crystals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a single crystal silicon ingot, as well as to the ingot or wafer resulting therefrom. The process comprises controlling (i) a growth velocity, v, (ii) an average axial temperature gradient, G0, and (iii) a cooling rate of the crystal from solidification to about 750° C., in order to cause the formation of a segment having a first axially symmetric region extending radially inward from the lateral surface of the ingot wherein silicon self-interstitials are the predominant intrinsic point defect, and a second axially symmetric region extending radially inward from the first and toward the central axis of the ingot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for growing single crystals in polycrystalline bodies in which abnormal grain growth occurs. The method is characterized by controlling the average size of matrix grains of polycrystalline bodies in which abnormal grain growth occurs, whereby reducing the number density (number of abnormal grains/unit volume) of abnormal grains to generate only a extremely limited number of abnormal grains or inhibit the generation of abnormal grains within the extent of guaranteeing the driving force of abnormal grain growth. Therefore, the invention grows continuously only the extremely limited number of abnormal grains or only the seed single crystal into the polycrystalline body to obtain a large single crystal having a size larger than 50 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a recyclable donor wafer that includes a substrate and a formed layer thereon, wherein the formed layer has a thickness sufficient to provide (a) at least two useful layers for detachment therefrom and (b) additional material that can be removed to planarize exposed surfaces of the useful layers prior to detachment from the donor wafer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of processing selected surfaces in a semiconductor process chamber by creating a temperature differential between the selected surfaces and contacting the surfaces with a reactant that preferentially react with a surface at one end of the temperature differential relative to the other selected surface(s). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) gas for in situ cleaning of cold wall process chambers such as Rapid thermal Chemical Vaporization (“RTCVD”) systems.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a liquid, which handles a minimum amount of liquid without wasting it and to dispense and spray an exact amount of the liquid without precipitating solid particles. The method including the steps of regulating a flow rate of liquid in a flow passage by orifices 8-1, 8-2 while letting the liquid flow through flow passages 10?1 and 10?2 between syringes 5-1 and 5-2 by applying a pressure of 0.001 MPa to 10 MPa to liquid 6 including solid particles and filled in one syringe vessel 5-1 and by setting a pressure of liquid in the other syringe 5-2 at a lower level than the pressure of liquid in the syringe 5-1 and dispensing the liquid from the flow passage by an auto dispensing valve 1.

Abstract: A center robot is fixed approximately in a central portion of a process part. A coating unit, a drying unit, a transfer unit, a peeling unit, a film supplying unit and a reversing unit are arranged around the center robot. The center robot comprises a hand-for-substrate and a hand-for-film which are allowed to directly access the respective units. Within a process part, the center robot transports a sheet film and/or a substrate between the coating unit, the drying unit, the transfer unit and the film supplying unit, and a thin film is formed on the substrate using the sheet film.

Abstract: According to the present invention, in a coating treatment apparatus comprising a rotary holding member and a coating solution discharge member, positional adjustment of the holding position of the substrate with respect to the rotary holding member and a discharge position of a coating solution discharge member is quickly and accurately performed, so that the time required for the positional adjustment can be shortened. Further, variations in accuracy of the positional adjustment depending on the degree of proficiency of operator can be eliminated, realizing positional adjustment with a high precision at all times.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process kit for a semiconductor processing chamber. The processing chamber is a vacuum processing chamber that includes a chamber body defining an interior processing region. The processing region receives a substrate for processing, and also supports equipment pieces of the process kit. The process kit includes a pumping liner configured to be placed within the processing region of the processing chamber, and a C-channel liner configured to be placed along an outer diameter of the pumping liner. The pumping liner and the C-channel liner have novel interlocking features designed to inhibit parasitic pumping of processing or cleaning gases from the processing region. The invention further provides a semiconductor processing chamber having an improved process kit, such as the kit described. In one arrangement, the chamber is a tandem processing chamber.

Abstract: The invention is related to a coating delivery system that includes at least one pressure vessel having an inner surface, a flexible bladder disposed in a first pressure vessel and having an open condition and a closed condition, an internal region disposed between the inner surface and the bladder, and a deliverable substance including a coating component interspersed with at least one of liquefied carbon dioxide and supercritical carbon dioxide. The deliverable substance is disposed in one of the flexible bladder and the internal region, and the pressure-conveying fluid is received in the other to exert pressure on the deliverable substance and thereby permit transport thereof when the flexible bladder is in the open condition.

Abstract: An improved deposition chamber (2) includes a housing (4) defining a chamber (18) which houses a substrate support (14). A mixture of oxygen and SiF4 is delivered through a set of first nozzles (34) and silane is delivered through a set of second nozzles (34a) into the chamber around the periphery (40) of the substrate support. Silane (or a mixture of silane and SiF4) and oxygen are separately injected into the chamber generally centrally above the substrate from orifices (64, 76). The uniform dispersal of the gases coupled with the use of optimal flow rates for each gas results in uniformly low (under 3.4) dielectric constant across the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a processing apparatus and a processing method, both of which can carry out a low-temperature process to allow active gas species to react with an oxide film on an object to be processed to form a product film and a heating process to heat the object to a predetermined temperature to evaporate the product film, in succession. This processing apparatus 12 is provided with a shielding plate 103 capable of entering a gap between the object W and a transparent window 28 and also withdrawing from the gap. On condition that the shielding plate 103 is closed to cut off irradiation heat from the transparent window 28, the product film is formed by allowing the active gas species of NF3 gas to react with a native oxide film on the object under the low-temperature condition. After that, upon closing the shielding plate 103, the native oxide film is removed by applying heat irradiated from a heating lamp 36 to the product film through the transparent window 28.

Abstract: A processing device in which maintenance can be easily carried out and a burden on a worker can be reduced, and a method of maintaining the device are provided. An upper electrode unit 106 structuring a ceiling portion of a processing chamber 102 of an etching device 100 is structured from a lower assembly 128 at a processing chamber 102 side including an upper electrode 130, and an upper assembly 128 at a power supply side including an electro-body 144. A lock mechanism 156 is released, and after the upper assembly 126 is independently raised and removed by a lift mechanism 164, maintenance of the upper assembly 126 and/or the lower assembly 128 is carried out. The lock mechanism 156 is locked, and after the upper and lower assemblies 126, 128 are integrally raised and removed by the lift mechanism 164, maintenance of an interior of the processing chamber 102 is carried out.

Abstract: A plasma-assisted sputter deposition system includes a reactor 1 into which a process gas is introduced; a doughnut-shaped electrode to be sputtered by plasma, in which a lower surface thereof is angled to a surface of a wafer; a spinning plate that spin on its central axis while moving over a circle above the doughnut-shaped electrode, in which the spinning plate contains magnet arrangement; an electrical power sources connected to the doughnut-shaped electrode, and a wafer holder for placing a wafer for film deposition, which is at rest during the film deposition.

Abstract: A plasma processing system and a method for processing a substrate with a plasma processing system. An aspect of the invention provides a plasma processing system that comprises a chamber, including a processing region and an opening, a plasma generating system, constructed and arranged to produce a plasma during a plasma process in the processing region, a chuck, constructed and arranged to support a substrate within the chamber in the processing region, a ring member arranged in the chamber and a moving assembly, constructed and arranged to move the ring member, wherein the ring member is mounted on a periphery of the chuck such that when the substrate is being processed the ring member seals the opening.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provides an apparatus and a method for minimizing the deformation of a substrate during PECVD processing. In one aspect, the substrate is supported within a processing region on an insulating layer to provide uniform heating of the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for insitu post atomic layer deposition (ALD) destruction of active species are provided. ALD processes deposit multiple atomic layers on a substrate. Pre-cursor gases typically enter a reactor and react with the substrate resulting in a monolayer of atoms. After the remaining gas is purged from the reactor, a second pre-cursor gas enters the reactor and the process is repeated. The active species of some pre-cursor gases do not readily purge from the reactor, thus increasing purge time and decreasing throughput. A high-temperature surface placed in the reactor downstream from the substrate substantially destroys the active species insitu. Substantially destroying the active species allows the reactor to be readily purged, increasing throughput.

Abstract: A deposition apparatus of depositing deposition material on a wafer in a vacuum chamber includes a deposition boat installed in the vacuum chamber to vaporize the deposition material, a wafer guide on which the wafer is loaded, the wafer guide having a rotational member rotating together with the wafer, a wafer-rotation device rotating the rotational member when the wafer guide approaches, and a wafer-transfer device reciprocating the wafer guide between an inlet of the vacuum chamber, the deposition boat and the wafer-rotation device.

Abstract: Provided are a lift pin capable of preventing aluminum from depositing on the lift pin when depositing a metallic layer on a wafer through chemical vapor deposition. a system using the lift pin, and a method of manufacturing the same. The lift pin is made of stainless steel and is oxidized at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time, such that the lift pin is not deposited with aluminum during a CVD process. Since the CVD vacuum processing chamber utilizes the heater and the lift pin which are made of oxidized SUS material, aluminum does not deposit on the heater and the lift. Therefore, when the lift pin is lowered, the lift pin is not lowered by its own weight, thereby preventing a wafer from being broken. Also, the lift pin is prevented from being ruptured by a robot moving in and out of an opening of the CVD vacuum processing chamber.

Abstract: A holder for maintaining substrates in an array during a high throughput materials deposition comprising a face plate, middle plate and retainer plate attached in sequence and aligned in an axis in which a plurality of cylindrical substrates are maintained in cylindrical chambers formed in an array with respect to the face surface of the block assembly. A spring loading mechanism positions the substrates within the chambers during the processing of the substrates, the substrates are removable from the holder after the completion of processing.

Abstract: A drinking trough having a drinking valve assigned to a water-supply line, the drinking valve having a valve pin that moves in order to discharge water; a water-collecting bowl assigned to the respective drinking valve; an actuating means or elongated actuating end of the valve pin extending from the valve pin to a water-accommodating hollow of the water-collecting bowl, the actuating means being movable between an actuated position to an unactuated position; and a starter body assigned to the respective water-collecting bowl, in which the starter body actuates the actuating means by moving the actuating means to the actuated position when water in the water-collecting bowl reaches a certain lower level, whereby the moving of the actuating means to the actuated position actuates the valve pin so as to allow water to flow from the drinking valve into the water-collecting bowl, and when the water in the water-collecting bowl reaches a certain higher level, the actuating means moves to the unactuated position, w

Abstract: An article for grooming an animal includes a housing that has an outer gripping surface and a longitudinally extending grooming tool that is at least partially mounted within the housing for longitudinal sliding movement with respect to the housing. The longitudinally extending grooming tool, which in the preferred embodiment is a comb, may thus be adjusted to a desired position with respect to be gripping surface to make grooming the animal as convenient as possible. In a first position, the article is configured as a standard comb wherein the gripping surface is substantially centered with respect to the tines of the comb. In a second position, the tines of the comb are extended remotely away from the gripping surface, giving a user the advantage of leverage when using the comb.

Abstract: A styptic powder applicator and file for use with pets. The applicator is designed to be integrated with the container and have a funnel-like shape in order to handle a styptic powder in an easier fashion. The container further has a file attached to a side of the container for the removal of burrs left after clipping a pet's nails. This invention provides a more efficient structure for grooming a pet by incorporating a file for removing burrs with the styptic applicator for staunching the flow of blood from a “quicked” nail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning station comprising a glass enclosure (2) in which the animals are prepared before and after washing. Said glass enclosure (2) comprises the actual washing enclosure (1) and a control panel (3) which are controlled by a controller or PLC. According to the invention, the interior of the enclosure (1) is disinfected with each washing procedure. Moreover, the invention comprises: safety means for the hydraulic circuit and the electronics which are actuated when the door (72) of the enclosure (1) or the switchboard is opened, a frequency variator/converter which can be used to adjust the flow of air and water, and moisture and unpleasant odour extractors.

Abstract: Cat Toy with a fishing reel and rod type assembly including a reel a rod and a handle, a hollow mouse shaped housing, a tether that connects the mouse housing with the real, the handle being hollow and containing a battery power source and a gear reduced electric motor who's output shaft is connected to the real so that when a person presses a switch on top of the handle, the tether is wound onto the reel, the hollow mouse body containing an electric motor having an off set weight attached to its shaft, an audio circuit and speaker and a motion switch so that when a cat moves said mouse, said mouse vibrates and makes a noise, and said hollow mouse body containing a recessed portion and closure for said recessed portion that allows the user to insert cat nip or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high voltage pulse generator used for deterring animals where the high voltage pulses are delivered to the animal through an electrical conductor that lays directly on the ground and is not insulated from the underlying ground system. The invention's high voltage pulse generator has a predetermined output impedance that is significantly lower than the impedance of an animal that may contact either the device's output or a conductor laying on the ground that is connected to the devices output. The invention's high voltage pulse generator also has a predetermined output impedance that is lower than the impedance of the conductor in contact with the underlying ground system. This significantly low output impedance allows the device to deliver maximum output energy to the conductor in contact with the underlying ground system while maintaining high voltage and adequate energy levels to deliver an effective shock for deterring animals.

Abstract: An oil cooling system to provide enhanced thermal control for internal combustion engines wherein the oil cooling system of the present invention works in conjunction with the standard oil lubrication circuit and typical liquid coolant system of an engine to maintain the engine temperature in a constant range even when operated in an environment with extreme thermal conditions for a prolonged period of time. The present invention detects when the oil temperature has exceeded a pre-determined range and sends the oil to a radiator with heat sinks and a fan for extracting the heat therefrom and dissipating it before recycling it back to the oil sump where it serves to lubricate and cool the heat-generating components it comes in contact with.

Abstract: A variable compression ratio connecting rod for an internal combustion engine includes a large end adapted for attachment to a crankshaft and a small end adapted for attachment to a piston. An adjustable four-bar link system extends between and links the large end and the small end so as to permit the length of the connecting rod to be adjusted through the action of an adjustable toggle link and an eccentric which is driven by inertia forces acting upon the connecting rod.

Abstract: To allow both the valve lift and valve timing for an engine valve to be varied in a continuous manner, the variable valve actuating device (1) comprises a camshaft (8) rotatably supported by a fixed part of the engine and provided with a cam (7), a first rocker arm (9) pivotally supported by a fixed part of the engine, the first rocker arm being provided with a first point (12) engaging a stem of an engine valve (6), a drum (11) rotatably supported by a fixed part of the engine and at least partly surrounding the cam, a second rocker arm (10) having a first point (20) pivotally supported by the drum, a second point (21) adapted to engage the cam and a surface engaged by a second point (22) of the first rocker arm, and a control member (25, 26) for selectively turning the drum over a prescribed angular range.

Abstract: A variable valve timing control device includes a housing member, a rotor member assembled to the housing member so as to be rotatable relative thereto and including vane portions each forming an advanced angle chamber and a retarded angle chamber within the housing member, a stopper formed on the convex portion for restricting a relative rotation between the housing member and the rotor member, a lock mechanism for restricting the relative rotation by a lock member, and a fluid pressure circuit for controlling an operation oil to be supplied to or discharged from the advanced angle chamber, the retarded angle chamber, and the lock mechanism. When the relative rotation is restricted, the lock member is in contact with an inner peripheral face of the receiving hole on the advanced angle side and the retarded angle side between an opening portion and a bottom portion of the receiving hole.

Abstract: A twin cylinder engine, includes a pair of cylinder members mounted to mounting surfaces of a crankcase, and cylinder heads mounted to the cylinder members. The cylinder members are modular components, which may be pre-assembled with components of the valve train as packaged units before the cylinder members are attached to the crankcase. Each cylinder member rotatably supports a cam gear which extends into the crankcase for driving engagement with the crankshaft. The cylinder members may be configured for either side valve-type (“L-head”), or overhead valve-type (“OHV”) engines, and the cylinder members may also be used in single cylinder engines.

Abstract: A device comprising an air intake duct and at least one passive one-way air intake valve disposed in the air intake duct. There is also an actuator coupled to the one-way valve for biasing the one-way valve in a closed position. During operation, the one-way air intake valve is opened via an air induction force created by operation of an internal combustion engine positioned downstream from the actuator. This one-way air intake valve is closed after the internal combustion engine has stopped operating to prevent emissions of evaporated hydrocarbons from the engine through the air induction system. The valve can also be moved into a fail-safe position if the actuator fails but the engine is operating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of individually pre-fabricated cylinder linings consisting of a light metal alloy with inlaid hard phases for casting into a cylinder block of an internal combustion engine. In said combination, a plurality of cylinder linings (2,3,4) are joined in a row by means of a non-positive and/or positive engagement, the distance between the axes of the cylinder linings corresponding to the cylinder bore center distance of the cylinder block.

Abstract: In a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine having an exhaust passage, a lower cylinder head part, an upper cylinder head part, and a bolt-on surface on the exhaust side with an exhaust manifold bolted thereto, a sealing surface is arranged in a recess extending along the exhaust passage into the cylinder head and the manifold has a tube which extends into the recess in sealing engagement with the sealing surface at the bottom of the recess and which is spaced from the surrounding wall of the cylinder head recess, through which the manifold tube extends in a curved fashion.