Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for adjusting the camshaft of an internal combustion engine, which has an internal rotor (2) which can be adjusted rotationally in relation to an external rotor (3), with the internal rotor (2) being secured to a camshaft (5) by means of a central screw (4). In order to permit improved mounting of the device it is provided according to the invention for the internal rotor (2) and/or the external rotor (3) to have at least one recess (6, 7) for the engagement of a mounting tool (8, 9) by means of which the internal rotor (2) and the external rotor (3) can be secured fixed in terms of rotation. Furthermore, the invention relates to a mounting tool for mounting such a device.

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing phaser for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft comprising a plurality of vanes in chambers defined by a housing and a spool valve. The vanes define an advance and a retard chamber. At least one of the vanes is cam torque actuated (CTA) and at least one of the other vanes is oil pressure actuated (OPA). The spool valve is coupled to the advance and retard chamber defined by the CTA vane and the advance chamber defined by the OPA vane. When the phaser is in the advance position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the OPA vane to the retard chamber defined the CTA vane. When the phaser is in the retard position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the CTA vane to the advance chamber defined by the CTA vane.

Abstract: An engine control system includes an ignition switch, a starter switch which operates a starter of an engine after the ignition switch has been turned on, and a voltage increasing circuit which increases a battery voltage to a higher voltage. The engine control system controls the voltage increasing circuit to start to increase a voltage from a battery to the higher voltage upon a timing of turning on the starter switch. Thus, radio noises caused by an operation of the voltage increasing circuit may be avoided from time at which the ignition switch is turned on to time at which the starter switch is turned on (during a quiet time period).

Abstract: A synthetic resin intake manifold body and a synthetic resin passage structural member are respectively provided with a body side joining flange and a structural member side joining flange that are continuously formed along a joining line. A protrusion is provided on the body side joining flange and a welding protrusion and an inside and an outside control wall are provided on the structural member side joining flange. When the synthetic resin passage structural member is positioned and aligned with respect to the synthetic resin intake manifold body along the joining line prior to welding, a volume of an inside burr retaining groove is set to be larger than a volume of an outside burr retaining groove.

Abstract: Cylinder head apparatus for an internal combustion engine having a cylinder and piston including a rotating shaft having a recess causing periodic communication between the cylinder and intake and exhaust passages. In other embodiments, two shafts are used, and hollow shafts with apertures are used.

Abstract: A novel rotary engine of the kind having a toroidal cylinder and a set of pistons on a rotating circular piston assembly provides instantaneous adjustment of the displacement volume of the engine by varying the intake and expansion stroke length on the circular path of the pistons through the opening and closing of valves into the engine cylinder under the control of an engine management system responsive to the speed/load conditions of the engine and the throttle position.

Abstract: A device that controls the engine speed of an internal combustion engine of a hand-held power tool has a protective control unit. The engine has an ignition control unit for controlling the ignition timing relative to a crank angle of a crankshaft based on the crankshaft speed and also has a centrifugal clutch driven by the crankshaft that begins to engage when a first engine speed is surpassed and is fully engaged when a second engine speed is reached. The protective control unit is activated within an engine speed range between the first and second engine speeds and monitors a dwell time of the actual engine speed within the engine speed range. When a predetermined dwell time of the actual engine speed is surpassed, the protective control unit intervenes in the combustion process and corrects the engine speed to a value that is outside of the engine speed range.

Abstract: An idle speed controller for an internal combustion engine provided with an intake variable valve timing mechanism for varying valve timing and a variable working angle for varying a valve working angle of an intake valve. The controller performs idle speed control. When an advancement failure occurs in the intake variable valve timing mechanism, the controller performs idle-up control to increase the target idle speed. When the valve working angle of the intake variable working angle mechanism is less than a predetermined value, the electronic control unit changes an increase amount of the target idle speed to a lower value if an advancement failure occurs when performing the idle-up as compared to when the valve working angle is greater than the predetermined value.

Abstract: An engine control apparatus includes: an operation state determining unit determining whether the engine is in the running or the idle-state from a various sensor's signal; an engine revolution speed detecting unit detecting the revolution speed of the engine from a signal of an external sensor; a running time control value setting unit which sets an open/close control value for an ISC valve to be increased during the running-state such that the valve opens as the engine revolution speed is increased; and idle time control value setting units to which set the open/close control value such that the engine reaches a preset target revolution speed during the idle-state, and provide a lower limit value to the open/close control value during a predetermined period after the engine is switched from the running to the idle-state and set the control value not to be smaller than the lower limit value.

Abstract: An oil activated fuel injector which provides a pilot quantity of fuel prior to the main fuel injection event. A control system for a fuel injector includes a sensor for providing a signal to a control which is indicative of an opening motion of a spool. The control initiates a pull back of the spool, upon receipt of the signal, to eliminate a bounce back phenomenon of the spool during an injection of a pilot quantity of fuel. The signal may be representative of a pressure of working fluid or fuel, as well as a position or acceleration of the spool.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine during starting use position sensor information in addition to cylinder combustion information to transition from simultaneous fueling to sequential fueling by selecting a cylinder to receive a first sequential fuel injection. Embodiments include a system and method for controlling a sequentially fueled port injected internal combustion engine that contingently select a cylinder to receive a first sequential fuel injection based on position information indicating that the cylinder received a simultaneous fuel injection during its intake stroke. Engine rotational speed is monitored to detect combustion and determine which cylinder fired first. A first sequential fueling pulse is provided to the contingently selected cylinder unless a preceding cylinder in the firing order fires first.

Abstract: A vehicle chassis with at least two fuel tanks with each of the fuel tanks having fuel level detector or sender. The level senders are engaged to an electronic controller. The individual tank draw lines from each tank come together at a control valve that has a single outlet that leads to an engine. The control valve can be open from one of the tanks at a time to the engine. An electronic controller takes the inputs from the fuel senders and compares levels between the tanks to control the valve. The system defaults or starts drawing from a primary tank and upon the level in the primary tank falling to a pre-specified amount below the level in a secondary tank, the electronic controller shifts the control valve to draw from the secondary tank or vice versa on a secondary tank level drop.

Abstract: In a canister system of seal type, a purge VSV is closed even if a predetermined purge condition is established so as to prevent direct purging of an evaporated fuel within a fuel tank into an intake system of an engine when one of the following conditions is established, that is, (1) a motor pump of an OBD pump module is driven; (2) a switching valve of the OBD pump module is set to ON; and (3) a closing valve is opened.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, contaminated air in the crankcase creates problems. As a rule, the contaminated air is led into the engine's inlet manifold, and this can disrupt the smooth running of the engine. The invention eliminates the problem by having a filter connected to the crankcase, such that contaminated air from the crankcase must pass through this filter, where it is freed of its contaminants.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shooting mechanism of a shot repeater toy, such as an L-shape gun body, comprising a target platform disposed on one side, a trigger disposed on another side of a handle and a magazine disposed at the bottom of the target platform for shooting bullets in succession. Pulling the trigger can start a poking unit in the target platform to successively shoot bullets, and thus constituting a toy gun for shooting bullets in succession.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crossbow stringing and cocking device whereby one person may easily and safely draw back the string of a crossbow to engage the trigger mechanism for shooting of a projectile, and may also be utilized to unstring and string the bow. The invention utilizes a pulley system, mounted inside the barrel for convenience and safety.

Abstract: A paintball loader, more specifically a paintball loader which rapidly and forcibly feeds paintballs to a paintball marker, comprises a rotor body (9) having at least one rotor fin (10), and a drive motor (7) for rotating said rotor body (9) in a first direction. The paintball loader has a central outlet (5) located radially inwards of the tip of the rotor fin (10) and an abutment body (11) arranged to interact with said at least one rotor fin (10). When the rotor body (9) is rotated, a paintball (24), located in a space (14) formed between said at least one rotor fin (10) and said abutment body (11), is pushed out of said paintball loader (1) through the central outlet (5).

Abstract: An indoor anti-riot catcher, the casing of which is mounted on a ceiling; two or more pressurized gas containers are mounted in said casing; wherein a shooting head with a net is mounted under one pressurized gas container; small containers containing color paint, stimulating substance, or fluorescent powder are mounted under the other pressurized gas containers; a shooting mechanism is mounted at the orifice of each pressurized gas container, and said shooting mechanism may be solenoid valve triggered type or fuse resistor triggered type and may be controlled by a central monitoring system or a CCTV monitoring system.

Abstract: A controllable launcher for propelling a payload through a predictable and repeatable trajectory to a desired height. The launcher has an energy source for propelling a carriage and a piston in substantially opposing directions and a controller for controlling the trajectory of the propelled payload to enable the payload to land gently at a safe impact distance from the edge of a destination structure.

Abstract: A concrete engraver apparatus including a carrier for use with a hand-held engraver. The hand-held engraver is detachably mounted to the carrier. The carrier has wheels and a handle attached to an enclosure. The enclosure includes a vacuum mount for attaching a vacuum tube to evacuate loosened particles from the enclosure during operation of the hand-held engraver.

Abstract: A camp stove is provided having a convertible baffle and shelf. In an embodiment, a convertible baffle and shelf is hinged to one side of a firebox of the camp stove. The convertible baffle and shelf is folded upward and attached to a lid for the camp stove to serve as a baffle. The convertible baffle and shelf is folded downward, to a position horizontal with the ground, so that it may be used as a shelf. In an embodiment, the baffle extends outward away from the camping stove when it serves the shelf function. However, in an alternate embodiment, the baffle may fold inward relative to the stove surface to serve the shelf function.

Abstract: A wall mounting device for mounting a domestic appliance, such as a high fitted cooking device, on a substantially vertical kitchen wall. The wall mounting device includes a carrier element for mounting the domestic appliance in a reliable yet simple manner. The carrier element acts as a support for the domestic appliance.

Abstract: A barbecue grill mount (10) for use with a vehicle (12) includes a hitch tube (20) received by a vehicle hitch receiver tube (16), an elongated support tube (32) that extends laterally from the hitch tube (20), a pivot tube (38) mounted by an outer end (46) of the support tube (32), an inverted L-shaped positioning tube (46) supported for rotational positioning by the pivot tube (38), and a grill tray (60) mounted on a horizontal portion distal end (58) of the positioning tube and adjustably positioned about the pivot tube under a control of a rotational positioner (44) of the pivot tube.

Abstract: A universal multiple-position warming rack for a grill is attached to the cooking surface with mounting blocks and pivotally supported in a limited range of angular travel. The universal multiple-position warming rack is engaged by the grill upper housing member such that when the upper housing member is opened the universal multiple-position warming rack is compelled to a position behind and above the cooking surface and when the upper housing member is closed the universal warming rack is compelled to a position substantially above the cooking surface.

Abstract: A lower torso support has first and second front panels that are attachable to each other and independently moveable with respect to the side portions of the support. The front panels can be any suitable dimensions. However, slipper shapes are deemed to be the most useful, with front panels preferably at least 15 cm long and at least 6 cm tall at their tallest point. In preferred embodiments the front panels are readily attachable to and detachable from the side portions in a wide variety of superior to inferior and medial to lateral positions. At present the preferred mechanism for making those connections is a hook and loop mechanism, which has the advantage of also allowing the front panels to be angled with respect to the side portions in any suitable orientation.

Abstract: An oxygen bottle holder includes parallel longitudinal straps, secured together at one end to form a closure, transverse circumferential straps configured to secure the longitudinal straps together to define a cylindrical cavity, and a diametric stress relief strap. A pair of hook-and-loop fastening straps is secured to opposite ends of the longitudinal straps. Cooperating D-rings are configured for use with each of the fastening straps, and the fastening straps are configured to loop around a fixture and through the D-rings and self-adhere. A bottle securing strap is configured to secure an oxygen bottle within the cylindrical cavity.

Abstract: A method of detecting disconnect of a patient circuit of a ventilation system, wherein a circuit disconnect is detected with a first sensitivity and a second sensitivity. The circuit disconnect detected with the first sensitivity is performed by detecting a volume loss for a minimum period of time, detecting a peak pressure loss for at least two consecutive breathing cycles or a minimum period of time, and detecting a pressure loss continuing for a predetermined period of time. The circuit disconnect detected with the second sensitivity is performed by detecting a volume loss for a single breathing cycle, detecting a pressure loss for a single breathing cycle, and detecting an increase of compliance. The first sensitivity is lower than the second sensitivity. Preferably, an alarm is activated when the circuit disconnect is detected with the first sensitivity, and subsystems of the ventilation system is informed of the circuit disconnect that has been detected with the second sensitivity.

Abstract: A system and computer implemented method for operating a respiratory ventilator ventilating a subject. One or more body signals obtained from the subject indicative of the subject's ventilation are analyzed so as to perform a spirometric assessment of the ventilation. It is then determined whether the spirometric assessment satisfactorily conforms to one or more predetermined spirometric standards. If the spirometric assessment does not satisfactorily conform to the spirometric standard, the operating parameters of the ventilator are adjusted. The invention also provides a system for carrying out the method.

Abstract: An oxygen delivery device for delivering oxygen to a patient. A delivery mode selector is movable between first and second mode positions. A delivery rate selector is movable over a range and includes a first set of scale indicia having a first calibration and a second set of scale indicia having a second calibration being different from the first calibration. A method of operating the device includes selecting a first mode of operation of the device by setting the delivery mode selector to the first position and selecting a delivery rate by operating the delivery rate selector using the first set of scale indicia. The method also includes selecting a second mode of operation of the device by setting the delivery mode selector to the second position and selecting the delivery rate by operating the delivery rate selector using the second set of scale indicia.

Abstract: A gas mask for normal pressure operation and overpressure operation allows changeover of the expiration valve (4) from normal pressure operation to overpressure operation is made possible in a simple manner. The pretension of the valve spring (7) of the expiration valve (4) is adjusted by an angle lever (10) pivotable about an axis of rotation (13).

Abstract: This disclosure provides examples of innovations for a heating pad to be used with heating removable basins or drapes containing sterile fluid. When used with a sterile basin, it is desirable for the pad to deform to conform to the irregular surface on the bottom of the basin. It is also desirable for the pad to have a low thermal mass so that the pad is more responsive to the control system.

Abstract: A method for treating obesity in a human patient is provided whereby an ablation source is introduced into the small intestine of the patient via a working channel of an endoscope, and the intestinal mucosa of the patient is ablated over a length of the small intestine in a range of approximately 40 cm to 100 cm.

Abstract: A device for treating a tissue region is supplied with a separate usage key card. The usage key card comprises a storage medium, which is formatted to contain an identification code unique to the usage key card. The usage key card is adapted to be read by a remote reader, to download the identification code for processing by a controller for the device. Processing of the identification code by the controller either enables or disables operation of the device according to prescribed criteria. A viewable image is generated on a display screen that changes in response to processing of the identification code.

Abstract: In an apparatus for water-pipe smoking, a liquid container and a bowl unit are disposed in a hollow base. The liquid container includes a container body to be partially filled with a liquid body, a smoke guide duct having first and second duct portions that respectively extend out of and into the container body, and a smoke passage accessible via a radial access hole in the hollow base. The bowl unit is coupled to the first duct portion, holds combustible smoking material therein, and allows smoke that results from combustion of the smoking material in the bowl unit to flow into the smoke guide duct. An electric heating unit is mounted to a top cover that covers a top side of the hollow base, and is operable so as to generate heat for causing the smoking material in the bowl unit to combust.

Abstract: An apparatus for water-pipe smoking includes a water-pipe and an electric heating device. The water-pipe has a bowl body for holding combustible smoking material therein. The electric heating device includes a shroud that confines a heating space, a handle that is connected to the shroud and that is disposed outwardly of the heating space, and an electric heating unit that includes at least one heating element mounted in the shroud, disposed in the heating space, and operable so as to generate heat for causing the smoking material in the bowl body to combust when the shroud is moved relative to the water-pipe to bring the heating element close to the smoking material in the bowl body.

Abstract: A surface-modified adsorbent comprises a reagent on a porous carrier. Preferred porous carriers are adsorbent carbons such as activated carbon, silica gels, aluminas, polyester resins, zeolites or zeolite-like materials, and mixtures thereof. An exemplary porous carrier is activated carbon comprising at least about 80% micropores and having an average particle size from about 6 mesh to about 300 mesh or an average particle size from about 0.2 mm to about 1 mm. The reagent preferably comprises 1 to 80% or 3 to 10% by weight of the adsorbent. Preferred reagents are 2-hydroxymethylpiperidine (2-HMP) or a 2-HMP analogues such as 2-(2-piperidine)ethanol (2-PE), N-piperidineethanol (N-PE), 2-(4-piperidine)ethanol (4-PE), 3-hydroxypiperidine hydrochloride (3-HPH), 4-hydroxypiperidine (4-HP), 3-N-piperidinyl-1,2-propanediol (3-PDP), 2-amino-1-phenylethanol (2-APE), 2-(N-anilino)ethanol (2-AE), and S-(?)2-phenylglycinol (2-PG).

Abstract: Tobacco smoking mixtures capable of producing tobacco smoke are provided which reduce the cytotoxicity and/or mutagenicity of the tobacco smoke. The tobacco smoking mixtures include tobacco cut filler and glycerin in an amount effective to reduce cytotoxicity and/or mutagenicity of smoke produced by the tobacco smoking mixture. The tobacco smoking mixtures enable a further reduction in cytotoxicity and/or mutagenicity when glycerin is combined with palladium or salts of calcium and/or magnesium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair extension apparatus and kit and method of making and using such hair extension apparatus. The hair extension apparatus include an anchor band constructed of a flexible material having a frontal outer surface, a rear inner surface and mounting holes for accepting a portion of primary hairs and a plurality of supplementary hairs permanently engaged with the anchor band and extended away from the frontal outer surface so as to drape downwardly. The hair extension apparatus may optionally comprise attachment means to be used in conjunction with the portion of primary hairs to form a secured attachment between the anchor band and the user's head.

Abstract: A toothbrush and flossing system comprising a toothbrush having bristles, a handle, and a removable floss cartridge/container. The handle may comprise a cavity for receiving the floss cartridge; the floss container may comprise all or a portion of the handle; or the floss container may slip externally over the toothbrush handle. The floss cartridge may comprise a housing having a closed end and an open end, with a cap adapted to seal the open end and to protrude from the housing and the cavity with a recessed cutter separated from a floss exit opening in the cap. The cap may have a decorative design, such as in the form of a human, animal, cartoon character, or the like. In another embodiment, an ornamental enclosure is provided that attaches to the handle. Toothbrush embodiments for receiving the floss cartridge and floss cartridge embodiments for use with such toothbrushes are also claimed.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly with a removable dental head is disclosed. Rather than replace the entire toothbrush, a user can replace the dental head as needed. The toothbrush includes a handle comprising a head mounting track. A removable dental head is installable on the handle by sliding the dental head on the head mounting track. The handle includes a mechanism for locking the removable dental head in place, and a mechanism for allowing the dental head to be removed.

Abstract: A particle remover includes an irradiation unit for irradiating plural lights onto a target from different directions, and for scanning the lights on the target, and a collector for collecting particles carried as a result of scanning of the lights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the removal of so-called “sidewall residues” from metal surfaces, in particular from aluminium or aluminium-containing surfaces, in particular from aluminium or aluminium-containing surfaces, during the production of semiconductor elements.

Abstract: A wafer drying apparatus may include a porous member for absorbing alcohol. The alcohol may have a higher vapor pressure than water remaining on a wafer. The porous member may migrate from the center of the wafer to the edge of the wafer. Alcohol vapor evaporated from the porous member may push the water to the outside of the wafer.

Abstract: A process for producing a poly(arylene sulfide), comprising the respective steps of a washing step of washing a polymer separated from a reaction mixture containing the polymer formed with an organic solvent, which is arranged after a polymerization step, a purification step of purifying the organic solvent recovered after the washing step to lower the content of an alkaline compound mixed therein, and a step of recycling the purified organic solvent through the washing step of the poly(arylene sulfide).

Abstract: An aerosol standby state is additionally provided for suspending the supply of aerosol producing gas while continuing the operation of a refrigerator, for the purpose of shortening the aerosol producing time and decreasing the consumption of argon gas and nitrogen gas.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning residue from components of an ion source region of an ion implanter used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. To effectively remove residue, the components are contacted with a gas-phase reactive halide composition for sufficient time and under sufficient conditions to at least partially remove the residue. The gas-phase reactive halide composition is chosen to react selectively with the residue, while not reacting with the components of the ion source region or the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A drainage pipe for use in a basement waterproofing system includes an interior cleaning device that includes a plurality of openings to allow fluid, such as air or water, to be forced out of the pipe and clean debris within the drainage pipe. The drainage pipe also includes an exterior cleaning device that includes a spray nozzle affixed to an exterior surface of the drainage pipe. The exterior spray nozzle allows fluid and debris to be removed from areas outside the pipe.

Abstract: A carboy support bracket is disclosed for use with a basin, the basin having a peripheral wall having an upper surface defining a generally horizontal plane, the carboy support bracket comprising a frame configured for stable positioning on the upper surface of the peripheral wall, and an aperture for receiving and retaining a carboy in a generally inverted position. Heavy glass carboys used in wine and beer making by hobbyists can thereby be manipulated with ease during cleaning and drying, preventing build-up of sediment and condensation.

Abstract: Plastic components exposed to a washing chamber of a washing machine are flame treated to improve the stain resistance of the plastic components. In accordance with the invention, a plastic component is exposed to flame treatment for a sufficient amount of time for a reaction to occur with the plastic component such that at least a surface layer of the plastic component is modified to enhance the resistance of the plastic component to staining. Plastic dishwasher components that may be treated by the flame treatment include a dishwasher tub, a door liner, spray arms, racks, silverware baskets, a pump housing and the like. Plastic washing tubs, agitators, baffles and the like of clothes washing machines could also be advantageously treated.

Abstract: Dishwasher including a washing tub for placing dishes therein, a sump for accommodating washing water to wash the dishes in the washing tub, and a motor having a rotor and a stator, for generating pumping power to pump up the washing water from the sump to the washing tub, wherein the stator of the motor is wound in a concentrated winding type, thereby permitting effective utilization of the washing tub and the driving part room.