Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition for a metal substrate exhibiting a free outer surface consisting of a metal coating based on zinc or a zinc-based alloy, characterized in that it comprises: silicate(s) of sodium and/or potassium and/or lithium (3-35 wt. %), a tensioning agent (0.01-1 wt. %), the remainder being water in a quantity sufficient to arrive at 100 %.

Abstract: A manganese modified low zinc phosphate conversion coating is applied to a metal substrate by forming a coating composition having zinc ions, phosphate ions, nickel ions, manganese ions, and, optionally, iron ions, with a free acid range of 0.7 to 1.5 for spray applications, and 3.5 to 5.5 for immersion applications. The nitrate concentration is very low, generally less than 2000 ppm. The coating is applied with generation of minimal sludge, at lower temperatures, generally 120-160° F.

Abstract: The wood preservative is a compound that includes a water soluble wax that has a chemically basic pH that is about 9.5 to 13.5. The compound is blended with the wood being preserved. Subsequently, a silicate polymer with a basic pH that is chemically compatible with the wax pH and a viscosity of about 1 centipoise is further blended with the wood to form a matrix of wax and preservative that permeates the structure of the wood without chemically combining with the wood. The chips that form wood products of which oriented stand board is typical, are first dried to a moisture content of about 4% by weight and then blended with a resin to form with the wax a water repellant matrix for the wood preservative.

Abstract: Provided is a non-alkaline composition for the preservation of wood and other cellulosic materials. The composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of micronized inorganic compounds and/or organic biocides. Also provided is a method for making the composition.

Abstract: Flexographic ink vehicles, ink additives and printing ink compositions are disclosed. The compositions include at least two naturally occurring polymers in the form of naturally occurring rosins or resins, in particular esters of rosins or resins or salts thereof. In an exemplary embodiment the compositions include a maleic modified rosin and a fumaric modified rosin, in particular esters and ester salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a heat-resistant mold wherein heat-resistant investment material is inserted in a wax model manufactured in a conventional manner. The invention further relates to a low-dusting investment material, which low-dusting material is in particular heat-resistant. The investment material is applicable in dentistry, particularly for manufacturing molds.

Abstract: A system for a dental filling material or an implant material, alternatively a system for bonding between a tooth or a bone and a dental filling material and a implant material, respectively, which system comprises a water based hydration liquid and a powdered material, the binder phase of which powdered material essentially consisting of a calcium based cement system, which powdered material has the capacity following saturation with the liquid reacting with the binder phase to hydrate to a chemically bonded ceramic material. According to the invention, said powdered material and/or said hydration liquid comprises water soluble phosphate or a phase that has the capacity to form water soluble phosphate, whereby the system exhibits the capacity during hydration to form apatite. The invention also relates to the powdered material and the hydration liquid as such, an implant material and a method of achieving bonding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bitumen emulsions that can be used in roadmaking applications for the production of cold mixes, emulsion-stabilized gravel and road pavements obtained at ambient temperature, the cohesion of which at young age is substantially improved over the cold mixes, emulsion-stabilized gravel and road pavements of the prior art. These bituminous emulsions are characterized by a median diameter of 0.6 ?m or less, and preferably 0.5 ?m or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of processing kaolin to produce two distinct grades of kaolin in a simultaneous manner. The methods involve processing kaolin by degritting a kaolin crude; subjecting the degritted kaolin crude to flotation to provide a kaolin having reduced titania content; ozonating the kaolin having reduced titania content; centrifuging the kaolin to provide a coarse stream and fine stream; refining the coarse stream into a coarse engineered kaolin pigment; and refining the fine stream into a fine glossing kaolin pigment. Also disclosed are systems for the automated processing of kaolin to produce two distinct grades of kaolin with real time feedback.

Abstract: An insoluble azo pigment is produced by ejecting a diazo solution and a grounding solution continuously into an ejector such that within the ejector, the diazo solution and grounding solution are mixed with each other and are subjected to a coupling reaction.

Abstract: Exemplary cement processing aid compositions comprise a diamine, such as tetrahydroxylethylethylene diamine and an alkanolamine, such as triethanolamine or triisopropanolamine, to provide superior grinding efficiency.

Abstract: Proposed is a connecting device for connecting a table leg to at least one frame member, wherein both the table leg and also the frame member are in the form of a hollow profile at least in the region adjoining the connecting device, which has a profile body; a first extension which is connected to the profile body, which is coaxial with respect to a frame member, and whose outside diameter substantially corresponds to the inside diameter of the hollow profile of the frame member; and a second extension which is connected to the profile body, which is coaxial with respect to a table leg, and whose outside diameter substantially corresponds to the inside diameter of the hollow profile of the table leg. Such a connecting device makes it possible to provide an article of table furniture which is very stable in respect of shape in spite of a lightweight structure.

Abstract: A vibration damper assembly that can be attached and moved about a payload surface of a table. The vibration damper assembly includes a sensor and a damper located within a housing. The housing can be attached to the payload surface by one or more fasteners. An operator can move the vibration damper assembly to different locations of the payload assembly to optimize the damping function of the assembly.

Abstract: A waste processing apparatus for processing a column of waste in a processing chamber having one or more gas outlets at an upper part thereof and one or more plasma torches an output end thereof extending into a lower part of the chamber.

Abstract: A farm implement for applying a product to a row crop or a row seeded field wherein the implement has a plurality of spaced-apart product dispensers mounted thereon, each of which is individually automatically controlled. The rate of product being dispensing from each of the product dispensers is automatically operated dependent upon the ground speed of the individual product dispensers or dependent on other criteria.

Abstract: An active compound supply system for a spraying device for spraying liquids, in particular for agricultural purposes, includes a carrier liquid tank, a carrier liquid pump, a plurality of spray nozzles and a carrier liquid line for connecting the carrier liquid tank, the carrier liquid pump and the spray nozzles. The system provides at least one active compound preliminary container, at least one metering pump for feeding active compound into the carrier liquid and an active compound forward-flow line from the active compound preliminary container to the metering pump.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a lower hull, a deck having an opening provided therein, a storage plate, and a storage space defined by a portion of the lower hull, a portion of the deck, and the storage plate. The storage plate has at least one folding line such that the storage plate can be inserted through the opening in the deck when the storage plate is folded along the at least one folding line, and such that the storage plate can be unfolded and installed inside of the hull to define the storage space.

Abstract: An innovative, energy-saving, hull-less naval vessel is described, which consists of a platform completely raised from the liquid medium by means of rotating floating elements fixed beneath the platform by means of ball bearings. Through the lifting effect of said floating elements, the vessel will glide on the liquid surface without ploughing it; forward movement will take place almost completely in the air, thus achieving a considerable energy savings. In short, the principle of the wheel in land transport is extended to navigation.

Abstract: The CONVERTABLE OUTRIGGER TRIMIRAN allows a trihull cofiguration for anchoring with outriggers extended to stabilize the top heavy and spacious cabin deck and with outriggers withdrawn has a narrow hull for sailing manuverability and fuel economy. The bow V rudder provides torque for stability and steering when sailing with outriggers withdrawn. The bow V rudder also allows the ship to turn on a dime.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a hatch cover of a watercraft includes a hinge arm having a substantially J-shaped configuration and made of an extruded material, a deck mounting bracket for connecting the hinge arm to a deck of the watercraft, a hatch cover mounting bracket for connecting the hinge arm to a hatch cover of the watercraft, a hinge shaft connecting the hinge arm to the deck mounting bracket, and at least one mounting member connecting the hinge arm to the hatch cover mounting bracket. The hinge arm has a width dimension extending in a longitudinal direction of the hinge shaft that is greater than a thickness dimension extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the hinge shaft.

Abstract: Vessel protection device protects a floating vessel from rubbing against pilings or a stationary dock and eliminates the need for hanging or fixed vessel fenders. A fixed attachment may secure the protection device to a dock, for example, and be configured for supporting spring-loaded solid or air-filled rollers. It may be permanent and spaced in a manner so as to stand off a floating vessel while tied to a stationary dock or pilings, thus allowing for vessel movement associated with vertical tidal action, current, and light wave or wave motion. The arm and roller section may also be rotatable from a vertical to a horizontal position, thus allowing for an untied vessel to move freely along the rollers oriented in their horizontal position while the vessel is either departing or docking, and oriented vertically, such as when the vessel is docked.

Abstract: A vessel protecting device is described including a cover and a fluid evacuating device. The cover, positioned surrounding the vessel in a fluid and attached solely to the vessel, encloses the vessel portion extending in the fluid. The fluid evacuating device, positioned between the cover and the vessel for removing fluid between the cover and the vessel, is accessible without removing the cover from the vessel. Further, a positioning member for positioning a fluid evacuating device for transporting fluid from between a vessel in a fluid and a cover positioned exterior to and surrounding the vessel is described. The positioning member includes a first member positionable substantially vertical and having a first end, a second end, and an attachment point for a fluid evacuating device, and a second member operatively connected to the second end of the first member away from the first end and extending from the first member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mooring line connector system for connecting and disconnecting lines, comprising: a female connector body (1) defining an internal receptacle and defining spaced male connector body (21) surfaces defining an axially male connector receiving opening (13); the female connector (1) having at least three substantially cylindrical subparts (5, 7) being integral with said connector body (1) and a line connecting end (2); a male connector body (21) having at least three substantially cylindrical subparts (25, 26, 29) and a line connecting end (22); the female connector subparts (5, 7) being in substantial conformity with the male connector body subparts (25, 26, 29); the male connector body (21) being rotatable in relation to the female connector body (1) to bring shoulders (14, 28) present on each female and male body in contact, or out of contact, respectively, with each other.

Abstract: A rescue ship for a disabled vessel includes a hull which delimits an elongated dock (12) which is at least 150 m long and preferably at least 250 m long and at least 30 m wide and preferably at least 45 m wide, and including a ballasting device enabling draught modification by at least 15 m and preferably at least 20 m. The hull has two lateral hulls capable of being ballasted (14) and enclosing the dock (12), and the stem has a practically sealed door (18) which can close the rear of the dock (12). The ship further includes maneuvering elements designed to exert a thrust in one direction transverse at least to the longitudinal axis of the ship. The invention is applicable to the rescue of disabled vessels.

Abstract: A semi-submersible vessel has a pair of vertically spaced pontoons with varied buoyancy. The lower pontoon is retained in a close vertical proximity to the upper pontoon when the vessel is in transit. The lower pontoon is ballasted at the deployment site, dropping the pontoon to a depth of about 32 meters below the first pontoon baseline. As a result, stability and motion characteristics of the vessel are significantly improved.

Abstract: An attachment system for a boat cover using an insert strip press fit in a conventional rub rail channel fixed to the boat hull. The insert strip has a lengthwise slot which is configured to mate with a series of retainer elements attached about the perimeter of the cover. Each retainer element has a portion configured to be received in the insert strip slot and locked thereto by being turned sideways. In one embodiment, the retainers have a flattened pin which can be pushed into the insert strip slot and turned, a larger head portion thereby fit to a larger interior section of the slot to be locked therein. In another embodiment the retainer elements each have a pair of spread projections which are compressed together to be able to be pushed in through the slot entry section and which spring apart in the interior slot section, to be locked therein. A threaded pin can be advanced between the projections to produce a positive spreading of the projections.

Abstract: Vehicle locating apparatus comprising a plurality of elongated sub members each having first and second ends. The first and second ends each have a mechanism for connecting a first end of one to a second end of another to form a single member having a third and fourth end with a first attachment device disposed near the third end. A third device engageable with the fourth end of the single member attaches apparatus to the vehicle. A fourth device is disposed either on or in the third device for engagement with the fourth end of the single member for removeably securing the single member perpendicular to the fourth device. A signaling element has a second attachment device engageable with the first attachment device on the single member for mounting the signaling element thereon. The signaling element can be viewed from a distance to easily locate a vehicle when the apparatus is attached thereto.

Abstract: A flagpole is disclosed to include a pole, a cap rotatably capped on the top end of the pole to secure the top end of the inner side edge of a flag, a barrel rotatably sleeved onto the pole and spaced below the cap to secure the bottom end of the inner side edge of the flag held by the cap, and a link connected between the cap and the barrel for enabling the cap and the barrel to be synchronously turned about the pole to prevent winding of the flag round the pole when the flag is flying in the air.

Abstract: The present invention provides microfluidic devices and methods for using the same. In particular, microfluidic devices of the present invention are useful in conducting a variety of assays and high throughput screening. Microfluidic devices of the present invention include elastomeric components and solid substrate component for attaching ligand(s) on its surface.

Abstract: Solar Grade Silicon is produced by decomposition of a silicon precursor, preferably trichlorosilane, in the presence of an excess of hydrogen gas, where the reactant are introduced in a reaction chamber whose lower portion is held at a temperature above the melting point of silicon and whose upper portion is held at ambient temperatures. The method is distinguished by the introduction of trichlorosilane through a feed pipe which is arranged coaxially inside an outer pipe for introducing hydrogen gas that functions as a cooling medium for the introduced fluid trichlorosilane. The silicon formed is collected in the lower portion of the reactor and removed through an outlet. Excess hydrogen and hydrogen chloride is withdrawn through an outlet and can, after purification, be used as reactants in the essentially closed system for the production of pure silicon from low grade silicon. Silicon particles in the off gases can be separated, melted and recycled using a particle recapture tower.

Abstract: Inventions relate to scintillation substances and they may be utilized in nuclear physics, medicine and oil industry for recording and measurements of X-ray, gamma-ray and alpha-ray, nondestructive testing of solid states structure, three-dimensional positron-emission tomography and X-ray computer tomography and fluorography. Substances based on silicate comprising lutetium and cerium characterised in that compositions of substances are represented by chemical formulae CexLu2+2y?xSi1?yO5+y, CexLiq+pLu2?p+2y?x?zAzSi1?yO5+y?p, CexLiq+pLu9.33?x?p?z?0.67AzSi6O26?p, where A is at least one element selected from group consisting of Gd, Sc, Y, La, Eu, Tb, x is value between 1×10?4 f.units and 0.02 f.units., y is value between 0.024 f.units and 0.09 f.units, z is value does not exceeding 0.05 f.units, q is value does not exceeding 0.2 f.units, p is value does not exceeding 0.05 f.units.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are described to generate a single-crystal film formed of an organic material in a microstructure chamber having a growth zone with defined dimensions. A flow of at least one of a 1) saturated solution of organic crystalline molecules or 2) molten organic crystalline molecules may be controlled to the growth zone to achieve a balance between crystal-film growth and the flow of the at least one of 1) additional saturated solution of organic crystalline molecules or 2) additional molten organic crystalline molecules into the growth zone.

Abstract: The present invention is an SOI wafer in which at least a silicon active layer is formed over a support substrate via an insulator film or on a support substrate directly, wherein, at least, the silicon active layer consists of a P(phosphorus)-doped silicon single crystal grown by Czochralski method, which is occupied by N region and/or defect-free I region, and contains Al (aluminum) with concentration of 2×1012 atoms/cc or more. There can be provided with ease and at low cost an SOI wafer with high electrical reliability in a device fabrication process, that has an excellent electric property without generation of micro pits by cleaning with hydrofluoric acid etc. even in the case of forming an extremely thin silicon active layer, or that retains high insulation property even in the case of forming an extremely thin inter-layer insulator film.

Abstract: Iridium oxide (IrOx) nanowires and a method forming the nanowires are provided. The method comprises: providing a growth promotion film with non-continuous surfaces, having a thickness in the range of 0.5 to 5 nanometers (nm), and made from a material such as Ti, Co, Ni, Au, Ta, polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si), SiGe, Pt, Ir, TiN, or TaN; establishing a substrate temperature in the range of 200 to 600 degrees C.; introducing oxygen as a precursor reaction gas; introducing a (methylcyclopentadienyl)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) precursor; using a metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) process, growing IrOx nanowires from the growth promotion film surfaces. The IrOx nanowires have a diameter in the range of 100 to 1000 ?, a length in the range of 1000 ? to 2 microns, an aspect ratio (length to width) of greater than 50:1. Further, the nanowires include single-crystal nanowire cores covered with an amorphous layer having a thickness of less than 10 ?.

Abstract: Sample mounts (10) for mounting microcrystals of biological macromolecules for X-ray crystallography are prepared by using patterned thin polyimide films (12) that have curvature imparted thereto, for example, by being attached to a curved outer surface of a small metal rod (16). The patterned film (12) preferably includes a tapered tip end (24) for holding a crystal. Preferably, a small sample aperture is disposed in the film for reception of the crystal. A second, larger aperture can also be provided that is connected to the sample aperture by a drainage channel, allowing removal of excess liquid and easier manipulation in viscous solutions. The curvature imparted to the film (12) increases the film's rigidity and allows a convenient scoop-like action for retrieving crystals. The polyimide contributes minimally to background and absorption, and can be treated to obtain desired hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity.

Abstract: The invention provides a spray-drying device comprising a housing (1), a first feed means (2) with a first spray opening, for supplying a first substance, the first substance being a liquid which is sprayed in a cone (3; 3a, 3b) in a first outlet direction, a second feed means (4) for supplying a particle stream (5) in a second outlet direction, the first and second outlet directions including an angle ? with respect to one another, and flow-control means for controlling the flow of the liquid and the particle stream, at least one out of the first (2) and second (4) feed means comprising angle-adjustment means (6, 9) for adjusting the angle ?, and therefore the overlap and properties of particles or agglomerates formed. The invention also provides a feed means for feeding a material to a spray-drying device according to the invention.

Abstract: An automobile door or compartment-cover holder to fix in position a door or a cover for an engine or luggage compartment of an automobile during a processing event in the manufacturing procedure, in particular the application of a CDP coating and/or paint, constructed as a multi-part plastic holder or combined plastic-metal holder with contact or engagement sections disposed at or near several ends to cooperate with engagement sections on parts of the vehicle body in order to fix the components at a pre-specified distance from one another, such that the engagement sections have a substantially peg-like structure or are shaped like a flat hook, and each set of two contact or engagement sections is connected together by way of a holder section that extends linearly or is bent at substantially a right angle.

Abstract: In a gas diffusion plate, a plurality of through holes for passing a processing gas used in processing a substrate are provided. Each one of the through holes provided in a peripheral region of the gas diffusion plate is formed so that an area of an inlet thereof is larger than an area of an outlet thereof. With use of a substrate processing apparatus including the gas diffusion plate, a processing gas can be supplied uniformly in the gas diffusion plate. Accordingly, substrate processing such as film deposition and film etching can be uniformly performed.

Abstract: A processing gas supply mechanism installed on a processing chamber of a film forming apparatus for supplying a processing gas containing a metal organic compound onto a substrate to be processed includes a processing gas inlet opening for introducing the processing gas, a diffusion space for diffusing the processing gas introduced from the processing gas inlet opening, a processing gas supply mechanism main body for forming the processing gas diffusion space, and one or more processing gas supply holes for supplying the processing gas from the diffusion space to a processing space on the substrate in the processing chamber. Further, the processing gas supply holes are shaped to have a Peclet number of 0.5 to 2.5 when the processing gas passes therethrough.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for plasma treating workpieces (5). Said workpiece is inserted into a chamber (4) of a treatment station (17), which can be at least partly evacuated, and at least one part (18) of the treatment station is moved relative to another part (27, 35) thereof in order to help manipulate the workpieces. The movement is carried out in such a way that a shell-shaped chamber wall (18) is positioned relative to a floor (35) of the chamber and relative to a chamber lid (27).

Abstract: The present invention is a substrate holder system for and method of providing a substrate-to-mask alignment mechanism, securing mechanism and temperature control mechanism. The substrate holder system is suitable for use in an automated shadow mask vacuum deposition process. The substrate holder system includes a system controller, and a substrate arranged between a magnetic chuck assembly and a mask holder assembly. The magnetic chuck assembly includes a magnetic chuck, a thermoelectric device, a plurality of thermal sensors and a plurality of light sources. The mask holder assembly includes a shadow mask, a mask holder, a motion control system and a plurality of cameras. The substrate holder system of the present invention provides close contact between the substrate and the shadow mask thereby avoiding the possibility of evaporant material entering into a gap therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the production of a plasma (16) within a housing comprising means for the generation of energy in the microwave spectrum, for the excitation of the plasma, said means comprise at least one basic plasma excitation device with a coaxial applicator (4) of microwave energy, one of the ends of which is connected to a production source (7) of microwave energy, the other end (8) of which is directed to the gas to be excited within the housing. The device is characterised in that each basic plasma excitation device is arranged in the wall (3) of the housing, each applicator (4) having a central core (5) which is essentially flush with the wall of the housing. The central core and the thickness of the wall (3) of the housing are separated by a space (6) coaxial to the central core, said space being totally filled, at least at the end of each applicator, by a dielectric material (14), such that said material is essentially flush with the level of the wall of the housing.

Abstract: A method for selecting a freshwater fish able to tolerate conditions of varying salinity is disclosed. Fish are first selected by pre-screening for salt-tolerance. The selected fish are bred using techniques essentially described herein. The offspring of the selected fish may then be subjected to additional factors to increase salt-tolerance. Thereafter, the offspring are reared in normal freshwater conditions resulting in a freshwater fish suitable for brief exposures to saltwater conditions.

Abstract: A process for controlling the performance of a homogeneous charge compression (HCCI) engine in a vehicle having a hydrocarbon fuel reservoir which process is provided. The octane or cetane number of hydrocarbon fuel being supplied to the HCCI engine is adjusted by: (a) converting a portion of hydrocarbon fuel from the hydrocarbon fuel reservoir to synthesis gas; (b) converting synthesis gas produced in step (a) to a mixture of hydrocarbons having an octane number less than or a cetane number higher than that of the hydrocarbon fuel of the hydrocarbon fuel reservoir using a Fischer Tropsch process; (c) delivering (i) a portion of hydrocarbon fuel from the hydrocarbon fuel reservoir and (ii) a portion of the mixture of hydrocarbons produced in step (b) to the HCCI engine; and (d) varying the amounts of (i) and (ii) in step (c) in order to adjust the octane or cetane number of the hydrocarbon fuel being supplied to the HCCI engine. Apparatus suitable for carrying out this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece piston having a cast high-strength piston crown with a controlled and constant thickness together with a separate skirt of ferrous material.

Abstract: A one-piece piston utilizing an investment cast ferrous or similar high strength material with a piston crown of a constant thickness.

Abstract: A locomotive diesel engine, having a cylinder liner and a separate water jacket surrounding the cylinder liner, with a portion of the water jacket being positioned between the cylinder liner and the engine frame, where the cylinder liner is supported by the water jacket. An external shoulder on the cylinder liner can be supported by an internal flange in the water jacket, thereby eliminating direct contact between the cylinder liner and the engine frame. A coolant passage can be provided between the water jacket and the cylinder liner, at a point adjacent the topmost position of the top piston ring. An upper liner seal can be provided between the cylinder liner and the water jacket, above the coolant passage, and a lower liner seal can be provided between the cylinder liner and the engine frame, below the coolant passage. Coolant ports can be provided for coolant flow directly between the cylinder head and the water jacket, with seals in the coolant ports to seal the coolant, independently of the head gasket.

Abstract: A device for generating pressure pulses, includes a pressure fluid source and a pressure fluid depression, a pressure fluid circuit, a valve body displaceably located in a chamber, a first branch and a second branch the branches leaving to opposite sides of the valve body, the chamber having an opening on one side of the valve body, the opening communicating with the first branch and permitting pressure fluid to flow out of the chamber. The valve body, under the action of the pressure fluid in the branches, is displaceable to a first position in which it closes the opening and to a second position in which it leaves the opening open for out-flow of the pressure fluid. The device includes a first valve member arranged to permit or interrupt communication between the chamber and the pressure fluid source through the second branch upstream of the chamber.

Abstract: An engine valve actuation system is provided. The engine valve actuation system includes an intake valve that is moveable between a first position to prevent a flow of fluid and a second position to allow a flow of fluid. A cam assembly is configured to move the intake valve between the first position and the second position. A fluid actuator is configured to selectively prevent the intake valve from moving to the first position. A source of fluid is in fluid communication with the fluid actuator. A directional control valve is configured to control a flow of fluid between the source of fluid and the fluid actuator. A fluid passageway connects the directional control valve with the fluid actuator. An accumulator is in fluid communication with the fluid passageway. A restricted orifice is disposed between the accumulator and the fluid passageway to restrict a flow of fluid between the accumulator and the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A valve actuation system is provided. The system has an engine valve moveable between a first position at which the engine valve prevents a flow of fluid relative to the engine valve and a second position at which fluid flows relative to the engine valve. The system also has a first cam adapted to move the engine valve from the first position to the second position during a first lift period in response to a rotation of the first cam. The system has a second cam adapted to move the engine valve from the first position to the second position during a second lift period in response to a rotation of the second cam. The system also has a cam following assembly disposed between the first and second cams and the engine valve. The cam following assembly is adapted to selectively connect one of the first and second cams with the engine valve to thereby move the engine valve through one of the first and second lift periods.