Abstract: The building module and method for erecting walls is composed of the supporting construction provided with the carrying ribs (1), placed at the settled distance one from another, to the above supporting construction at the lateral side of it one or two mantles (2) profiled on the outside surface and composed of at least one profile (3) placed simultaneously lengthwise and crosswise the carrying ribs are fixed. On the opposite side of the mantle, the flat mantle (2a) is fixed to the supporting construction, if necessary. On the top and at the bottom of the mantles there are preferably joint ends (8 and 8a) acting jointly which serve to join the adjacent modules whereas at the corners of buildings erected with their application they are provided with overlapping cruciform recesses (9 and 9a) made on the top and at the bottom of them. The carrying ribs have the uniform or segmented construction composed of cubes (1a) and attachments (1b) which are combined in a rigid way with the mantle profiles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a light transforming material, in particular for greenhouse walls, comprising as additive a barium and magnesium silicate of formula Ba; 3(1-x)Eu; 3xMg; 1-yMn; ySi; 2O; (1), wherein 0<x=0.3 and 0<y=0.3. Said material is capable of transforming solar energy of UV range into a red light. Said material can also be used in paints and cosmetics.

Abstract: A fire resistive assembly including metal framing members, for example, C-joists, U-joists, open web joists, HAMBRO or other metal frame systems that support a reinforced, lightweight, dimensionally stable SCP panel. The assembly is non-combustible, water durable, mold and rot resistant, termite resistant and is capable of resisting shear loads equal to or exceeding shear loads provided by plywood or oriented strand board panels. The panels employ one or more layers of a continuous phase resulting from the curing of an aqueous mixture of inorganic binder, for example, calcium sulfate alpha hemihydrate, hydraulic cement, an active pozzolan and lime. The continuous phase is reinforced with glass fibers and contains lightweight filler particles, for example, ceramic microspheres.

Abstract: Molded composite polymer construction blocks are made that are easily assembled, using tongues and grooves, with vertical passageways for pipes, wires, etc. Stud supporting cavities in one side of the block extend into the ribs or end walls. The cavities can be provided with protective inserts. Studs or wooden blocks can be inserted into the cavities. The wooden studs or wooden blocks of various lengths provide spacing for insulation and/or drywall installation. Internal ribs are provided with easy grip structure. One, two or three side walls of the block are provided with decorative surfaces.

Abstract: There are provided a honeycomb structure and a method of manufacturing the honeycomb structure, the honeycomb structure including a honeycomb structural part, which has partition walls 2 for forming a plurality of cells 3 partitioned in a honeycomb shape and for forming recesses 6 on an outer peripheral surface, and an outer wall part 5 disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the honeycomb structural part, wherein voids are formed in the recesses 6 between the outer wall part 5 and the honeycomb structural part. The honeycomb structure and the method of manufacturing the same can suppress the reduction of a temperature increasing speed while suppressing a decrease of mechanical strength and further can suppress the occurrence of cracks.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding an inner wrapper for an inner pack in a cigarette package has a rotatable web roll (R) formed by winding a web for the inner wrapper. The web has aluminum foil and a paper layer laminated onto the aluminum foil and containing menthol. The feeding apparatus further includes a scraper roller (45) for removing the menthol from the outer circumferential surface of the web roll (R), namely the surface of the aluminum foil. The scraper roller (45) has a plurality of scrapers (55) arranged in the outer circumferential surface thereof, the scrapers (55) being brought into contact with the outer circumferential surface of the web roll (R). The scrapers (55) are made of felt material.

Abstract: A device for sealing filter bags for products for infusion, where each filter bag is made from a flat web (1) of filter paper and has applied to it a tag (1b) and a tie string (1a) connecting the tag (1b) to the filter bag itself, comprises at least: a sealing sonotrode element (3) positioned so that it faces a first path (P) along which the flat web (1) is fed and so as to seal the string (1a), which is arranged according to a defined pattern, and the tags (1b) to each other and to the flat web (1) of filter paper'; drive means (4) for imparting to the sealing sonotrode means (3) a defined motion towards and away from a sealing position; the drive means (4) in turn comprising first means (5) acted upon by the sealing sonotrode element (3) and designed to apply a predetermined force (F) to the sealing sonotrode element (3) itself; second means (6) for opposing the action of the first means (5), that is to say, for reducing its intensity, and third control means (7) for disabling the second means (6), during p

Abstract: A system and method for installing a protective covering onto at least one substantially entire side portion of a stack of products. The system includes an apparatus for automatically, and preferably continuously, robotically moving, positioning and fastening a protective covering to at least one side portion of a stack of products. The side portions of the stack of products can vary in dimensions. The protective covering can also protect a top portion of the stack of products. The stack of products can include stacks of plywood, particleboard, OSB, lumber or other bundles of predetermined sizes.

Abstract: A machine (1) for the production of packaging material in the form of air filled cushions (24) comprises feeding rollers (2) for conveying parallel two films of plastic material (20a and 20b), unwound starting from rolls (30a and 30b), according to a conveying direction. Downstream of the feeding rollers (2) air is supplied between the two films (20a and 20b) by means of a plurality of tubes (6) extending from a collector (5) and parallel to the conveying direction of the films (20a and 20b). Each tube (6) extends between two longitudinal heatsealing elements (10), crosses a couple of dragging rollers (8) and ends at transversal heat-sealing elements (15).

Abstract: An agricultural bagger apparatus and method for compacting feed into a horizontally deployed bag including a moving hopper wall and mechanism for moving the wall at an input end of hopper. The wall moving mechanism and the moving wall of the hopper sweeps the feed adjacent to the sloping wall to prevent feed bridging. A safety enclosure isolates the wall moving mechanism from contaminants and prevents exposure to the wall moving mechanism. Some embodiments also compact feed in the upper portion of a tunnel, for example, by reciprocating a hinged piston above a primary compression mechanism. A tunnel-adjustment mechanism varies a cross-section area of the tunnel exit in order to control the amount of compaction on the feed as it leaves the tunnel and enters the bag. In some embodiments, dual counter-rotating toothed compression mechanism force feed between the rotors and into the tunnel at a rate and pressure greater than what is possible with only one multiple-toothed compressor rotor.

Abstract: An array of articles of manufacture, more particularly, an array of sanitary tissue products each of which comprises at least one value of a common intensive property that is different from the others is provided.

Abstract: Packaging for shoes provides an open tray fitting within a clear bag. The tray is sized to support the shoes and protect them from crushing while the bag allows the shoes to be viewed by the consumer within the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inserting a stopper into a medical syringe minimizing the amount of entrapped air between the stopper and the contained liquid. The apparatus in a first embodiment utilizes a vacuum to assist inserting the stopper within the syringe. In a second embodiment a vacuum is used to transport the stopper and cause the insertion into the syringe. This method eliminates a mechanical device that transports the stopper to the syringe.

Abstract: A system for feeding articles into a processing machine via a feeding railway, the system further comprising: a supply railway intersecting the feeding railway at a crossroads; a supply stand at the end of the supply railway and a crossroads stand at the crossroads, the stands being adapted to receive a pallet with an article in a position bridging the railways; a supply carriage adapted to pass freely under a pallet received in any of the stands, to take it from the stand and to move it to another stand; and a feeding carriage adapted to pass freely under a pallet received in the crossroads stand, to take it from the stand and feed it into the processing machine.

Abstract: Saddle (10) for horseback riding, comprising a saddle base (30) that is anatomically adapted to the horseback, and a saddle seat (40), wherein that the saddle seat (40) is detachably arranged on the saddle base (30). The invention further relates to a saddle base (30) for a horseback saddle (10), comprising two pressure distributors (120) that are interconnected by a bridging arrangement (130) that provides clearance over the spinal region, wherein each pressure distributor (120) comprises a rigid section (170) and a peripheral flexing portion (180, 180a, 180b, 180c). Still further the invention relates to a saddle seat (40), a saddle pad (20) and a method of providing a saddle (10).

Abstract: A flexible stirrup includes a base, a top, at least one flexible section connecting the base and the top, and a stabilizing hollow sheath enclosing at least a portion of the at least one flexible section. The flexible section includes at least one connector having a stem with a coupler at a first end and at a second opposed end thereof. The stem and first and second couplers may include at least one cross-sectional dimension that is substantially equal. At least a portion of an external surface of the at least one connector is in stabilizing contact with at least a portion of an internal surface of the hollow sheath.

Abstract: An air cleaner for a motor vehicle. The air cleaner includes a housing having side walls and a bottom wail defining a chamber. A filter is received within the chamber and cooperates with the housing to define a collection chamber. A primary inlet defines a primary passage into the collection chamber, and a secondary inlet defines a passage bypassing the collection chamber. The secondary inlet also includes a conduit, having an end abutting the filter. The air cleaner further includes a door positioned with respect to the secondary inlet so as to generally obstruct the secondary inlet when the door is in a closed position. The door is pivotable about weakened regions to an open position if the airflow through the primary passage is lower than a critical level.

Abstract: An oil gas filtering device includes a housing having a barrel, The interior of the barrel is partitioned into a front and a rear air chamber by a wind shade. The barrel has its front upper sidewall bored with a wind intake. External oil gas is sucked in the front air chamber through the wind intake to be turned and swirled to have oil stain separated out and guided out through a guiding vent. Then, the oil gas in the wind shade is exhausted out by a turbine blade to get in the rear air chamber to be turned and swirled for a second time to have more oil stain separated out and exhausted out through the other guiding vent. Finally, the oil gas with little stain is filtered by a filtering member to become clean air.

Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus comprises a deformable contaminants counterflow prevention member mounted to within 10 to 12 mm of the inner surface of the cyclone dust collecting apparatus. The deformable contaminants counterflow prevention member is soft enough to be elastically transformed to allow large contaminants to be drawn past it and drop into a dust collecting apparatus yet resilient enough so that it returns to its original shape after a large contaminant is passed.

Abstract: A multi-cyclone dust separating apparatus includes: a multi-cyclone unit including a first cyclone chamber body having a first cyclone chamber and at least one protection chamber formed around at least a portion of an outer circumference of the first cyclone chamber, and at least one secondary cyclone chamber body disposed in the protection chamber, each secondary cyclone chamber body having at least one secondary cyclone chamber; a cover unit connecting an upper end of the multi-cyclone unit and guiding air discharged from the first cyclone chamber to the at least one secondary cyclone chamber; a dirt collecting unit adapted to connect to a lower end of the multi-cyclone unit and configured to collect dirt separated from the air in the first and secondary cyclone chambers; and an air discharge duct configured to discharge air that has passed through the multi-cyclone unit.

Abstract: A wire gauze filter assembly is disclosed to include an open frame, a plurality of wire gauze filter elements made of paper, nonwoven fabric, fire netting material, or plastics in the form of a meshed, honeycomb, or wave-like structure and mounted inside the open frame, and a filter compound selected from chitosan, photocatalyst, active carbon, nanometered gold, nanometered silver, bee propolis, nanometered TiO2Ag, nanometered TiO2Au, nanometered TiO2Pt, static filter compound, and/or their combination and coated on the wire gauze filter elements.

Abstract: A filter frame is removably attachable to a box fan. The filter frame is adapted for receiving a standard HVAC-style filter for removing contaminants from air flow induced by the fan. In this manner, a cost-effective means for filtering a flow of air is provided for residential and commercial settings. The filter frame is adaptable to a variety of standard box fan types of different styles and dimensions. The frame is configured to accommodate standard filters, such as those readily available from retail hardware stores and home centers.

Abstract: A filter element having a frame defining an interior volume and having exterior surfaces. Filter media is mounted within the frame so as to allow fluid to enter an upstream side of the media and exit a downstream side of the media. At least one component of a multi-component filter frame seal, the at least one component being positioned on an outer surface of the frame and substantially circumscribing the filter frame at a location selected to align to a complementary component of the multi-component filter frame seal. The complementary component is provided separately from the filter element.

Abstract: A ceramic honeycomb filter comprising pluralities of ceramic honeycomb structures each having large numbers of flow paths partitioned by cell walls, which are bonded in the direction of the flow paths, predetermined flow paths being sealed by plugs, plugs formed at one end of at least one honeycomb structure being bonded to at least part of plugs formed at one end of a honeycomb structure adjacent to the end of this honeycomb structure.

Abstract: The inventive filter unit for filtering particles contained in exhaust gas of an internal combusting engine comprises sets of imbricated input channels (10, 11) and adjacent output channels (12, 13) which are fluidly communicating by means of the lateral walls thereof. Said lateral walls are cross-sectionally provided with a corrugation which is determined in such a way that the total volume of the input channels (10, 11) is increased with respect to that of the output channels (12, 13), whereby the total volume (Ve) of the input channels (10, 11) being greater than that (Vs) of the output channels (12, 13).

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a reel-type mower cutting unit holds the cutting unit in a mowing position, a partially raised service position, or a fully raised transport position. The coupling mechanism is positioned to avoid blocking the discharge of grass into a grass catcher mounted directly in front of the cutting unit. Each reel-type cutting unit is positioned so that the reel axis is a maximum of 28 inches from the front wheel axis of the mowing machine when the cutting unit is in the mowing position. As a result, the coupling mechanism may be reduced in cost because it allows the cutting unit to pivot on the horizontal axis defined by the lift arm, and not a vertical axis.

Abstract: A rotary side-pull mower-conditioner includes a gearbox mounted to the header frame at a location spaced vertically above the leftmost cutting unit of the rotary cutterbar. A tongue support projects forwardly from a crossbeam of the mobile carrier frame of the mower-conditioner at a location spaced rightward of the gearbox. A tongue has a rear end coupled to a forward region of the tongue support, and is swingable about an upright axis between a leftmost operating position, wherein the tongue passes forward of the tongue support, and a rightmost transport position. The tongue has a rear section which is approximately at the same height as the gearbox when the header is in a raised transport position. Sufficient clearance exists between the tongue and header when the header is in its lowered working position so as to permit full vertical floating movement of the header without interfering with the tongue.

Abstract: A side-pull mower-conditioner includes a mobile frame from which a header is suspended and to which a swing tongue is connected for coupling the frame to a towing tractor. The header includes a cutterbar and crop conditioner that are coupled to a gearbox mounted to a top, left front location of the header and including an input shaft coupled to a slip clutch, which in turn is coupled to a driveline adapted for being coupled to a power take-off of the tractor. As considered from front to rear, the driveline includes a front telescopic shaft, front and rear pedestal shafts mounted to the mower-conditioner tongue, and a rear telescopic shaft. All of the connections between the various shafts, and between the rear telescopic shaft and the slip clutch are effected by single cardan joints, and the shafting locations and angles are chosen so that a smooth delivery of power takes place.

Abstract: A lawn refuse bag is provided that includes a tubular container having a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface, a fourth side surface, and a fifth side surface. The tubular container further includes an open end for receiving compressible contents therein. A plurality of perforations are selectively disposed on at least one side surface of the tubular container adapted to discharge air from the tubular container away from a user compressing the contents therein.

Abstract: A blade with an easily and economically maintainable cutting edge for cutting vegetation in a rotary cutting machine such as in a lawnmower or brush cutter is described. A blade assembly is comprised of an elongated blade with replaceable inserts that enhance the cutting and mulching functions of the rotary cutting machine. The replaceable inserts are installed at a skew angle and provide an easily maintainable cutting edge that has geometrically shaped fingers that provide both a chopping and a slicing action that enhances the cutting performance of the blade assembly. Mulching blades re-cut the vegetation severed by the shaped fingers into smaller pieces before the vegetation exits the rotary cutting machine to minimize or eliminate the need to pick up the cut vegetation while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing final cut.

Abstract: A method of removing leaves from a ground surface onto which they have fallen. The method employs the application of an adhesive solution to leaves over the area on which they have fallen. The solution is provided with a degree of tackiness high enough to enable the leaves to adhere to one another when the solution is allowed to dry. A blanket of the leaves thereby formed, however, is easily able to be withdrawn from the surface.

Abstract: A novel rake minimally consists of: at least two tine frames, each tine frame having a plurality of tines coupled thereto; a tine frame coupling for coupling to proximal ends of each of the tine frames; pivot mechanisms coupled between the tine frames and the tine frame coupling; a rake handle coupled at a proximal end to the tine frame coupling, and adapted for being grasped at a distal end for raking activity; and a locking mechanism adapted to lock the tine frames into an operational raking configuration, and adapted to unlock the tine frames for transition to a non-raking stowage configuration. When the tine frames are unlocked, the tine frames are adapted to have their distal ends pivoted toward the distal end of the rake handle into the stowage configuration with the distal ends of the tine frames being at least in close proximity of the rake handle.

Abstract: An invention is provided for a dual mode hybrid electric thruster propulsion system. The dual mode hybrid electric thruster provides low thrust using ion/plasma exhaust only, and high thrust by mixing a neutral molecular gas with the ion/plasma exhaust. The dual mode hybrid electric thruster includes a main propellant duct defining a main propellant intake. Coupled to the main propellant duct is an accelerating element, which includes an ionization chamber and an exhaust output. In addition, a momentum exchange zone is located at the exhaust output of the accelerating element. The momentum exchange zone includes a secondary propellant duct defining a secondary propellant intake, which provides a secondary propellant into the momentum exchange zone. In high-thrust mode, the momentum exchange zone exchanges momentum between high velocity ions from the accelerating element with atoms of the secondary propellant.

Abstract: A spacecraft propulsion system that utilizes a dual method of providing lift on the hull by means of magnetic monopoles and electromagnetic spacetime curvature pressure.

Abstract: Exhaust gas conveying apparatus of an internal combustion engine with internal liner in which the liner features capillary bores which are open at least towards the exhaust gas conveying side of the liner as well as process for the fabrication of said apparatus.

Abstract: An exhaust purifying apparatus estimates an accumulation amount of particulate matter trapped about a catalyst in an exhaust system. When the estimated accumulation amount is equal to or more than a permissible value, the apparatus executes PM elimination control for supplying unburned fuel component to the catalyst. The apparatus sets the estimated accumulation amount to zero at the completion of the PM elimination control. When execution of the PM elimination control becomes possible after suspension of the control, the apparatus resumes the PM elimination control even if the accumulation amount is less than the permissible value. Therefore, The estimated accumulation amount is prevented from being significantly deviated from the actual accumulation amount due to suspension.

Abstract: A method for mutual adaptation of a delivery module and a metering module of an exhaust emissions control system that has an exhaust gas conduit and a control module, the delivery module having a reservoir that has a venting valve and contains a uric acid solution that is conveyed via a delivery pump to a pressure regulating valve; and in the metering module, an air stream being compressed with the aid of a pump, conveyed to a pressure accumulator, and conveyed via a regulating valve, together with the uric acid solution, out of the pressure regulating valve to a metering valve, and being conveyed from there to an atomizer unit disposed in the exhaust gas conduit, the value of a reference pressure based on the pressure forming in the exhaust gas conduit being stored in the control module.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating an internal combustion engine in whose exhaust-gas region an exhaust-gas treatment device is situated, and in which a reagent is introduced into the exhaust-gas region of the internal combustion engine. in addition, a device is provided for implementing the method. The reagent pressure occurring between a reagent safety valve and a reagent dosing valve, disposed directly in the exhaust-gas region is recorded during different states of the reagent safety valve and/or the reagent dosing valve and compared to at least one threshold value. If the threshold is exceeded, a fault signal is provided. This may offer high safety which may be of particular importance when fuel is used as reagent.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine control device for, in a lean-burn internal combustion engine provided with a three-way catalyst and a lean NOx catalyst in an exhaust system, optimizing an air/fuel ratio in a rich mode from the viewpoints of both better fuel economy and exhaust emission control when NOx having been stored in a lean NOx catalyst during a lean operation is desorbed and cleaned by switching to a rich operation. An internal combustion engine control device for controlling an air/fuel ratio during the rich operation to be changed between a period of desorbing O2 stored in the three-way catalyst and a period of desorbing and cleaning NOx stored in the lean NOx catalyst.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine and a device for implementing the method may allow a catalytic converter diagnosis with a high degree of accuracy. At least one catalytic converter is positioned in the exhaust-gas region of the internal combustion engine, and a lambda sensor, which is configured as broadband lambda sensor, is positioned downstream from the catalytic converter or downstream from a section of the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter diagnosis is based on the evaluation of a measure for the oxygen storage capacity of the catalytic converter/within the catalytic converter. An at least approximately empty/filled oxygen reservoir of the catalytic converter is assumed. A change in the lambda setpoint value of the internal combustion engine to an excess air factor lambda that is greater than 1/less than 1 follows. Subsequently, a first change of the lambda signal is detected initially.

Abstract: In an engine 5 including an in-cylinder injector, the valve timing of an intake valve is retarded by VVT (Variable Valve Timing) controlled by an engine ECU to decompress in a combustion chamber at engine startup. In accordance with a configuration in which the valve timing of intake valve is advanced in a stepped manner from an initial set value, fuel injection from in-cylinder injector is inhibited during the time when the advance is equal to or below a predetermined standard value, and fuel injection from in-cylinder injector is allowed when exceeding the predetermined standard value, whereby degradation in the exhaust emission level in accordance with start time decompression control can be suppressed.

Abstract: An aftertreatment system for an engine emissions trap or adsorber having a mechanism for increasing exhaust temperature of an engine to regenerate the trap or adsorber. The mechanism may include a cylinder cutout. The cylinder cutout may be actuated various ways including a use of cylinder valve control. Cutout of a cylinder or cylinders may be rotated among the cylinders of the engine. There may be sensors on the engine and in its exhaust system connected to a processor. The processor may provide an output indicating a degree of need for regenerating the trap or adsorber. An output of the processor also may be connected to the mechanism for increasing exhaust temperature so as to effect regeneration as needed. The emissions of concern may be NOx. The engine for example may be a diesel.

Abstract: A diagnostic system in which the accuracy of the diagnosis of the deterioration state of a catalyst in a catalytic converter for cleaning the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is enhanced without incurring a rise in cost. The temperature of the catalyst is estimated using the operating-state signal (for example, the flow rate of intake air or the width of a fuel injection pulse) of the engine by a diagnostic device. The conversion efficiency of the catalyst calculated from the outputs of oxygen sensors is corrected using the estimated temperature by the diagnostic device. The deterioration state of the catalyst is diagnosed on the basis of the corrected temperature by the diagnostic device.

Abstract: A method for operating a particulate filter situated in an exhaust gas area of an internal combustion engine and a device for carrying out the method are described. A measure of the particulate matter burn-off rate is detected for influencing and/or monitoring the particulate matter burn-off rate or for influencing and/or monitoring the particulate filter temperature. A secondary air flow supplied by a secondary air pump is blown into the exhaust gas area upstream from the particulate filter. The secondary air flow is determined as a function of the detected measure of the particulate matter burn-off rate. If necessary, the secondary air flow may be enriched by an oxygen flow or nitrogen flow supplied by an air separation unit. The method prevents the particulate filter from being damaged by an unacceptably high particulate matter burn-off rate or an unacceptably high particulate filter temperature.

Abstract: An alumina-based lean NOx trap system for use in a lean burn engine such as a diesel engine is provided which includes at least one alumina-based lean NOx trap comprising a catalyst, an alumina NOx absorbent material, and optionally, from 0 to about 4 wt % of an alkaline earth metal oxide. The system preferably includes at least a first alumina-based lean NOx trap, and a second lean NOx trap which is positioned downstream from the first lean NOx trap in an engine exhaust. The second lean NOx trap may comprise an alumina-based trap or a conventional lean NOx trap. The lean NOx trap system converts at least a portion of NOx contained in the exhaust gas to N2 at a temperature between about 150° C. to about 500° C. The alumina-based lean NOx trap system also undergoes efficient desulphurization and maintains its activity with extended use.

Abstract: An alumina-based lean NOx trap system for use in a HCCI engine exhaust is provided which includes at least one alumina-based lean NOx trap comprising a catalyst, an alumina NOx absorbent material, and optionally, from 0 to about 4 wt % of an alkaline earth metal oxide; and a conventional three-way catalyst. The lean NOx trap system substantially oxidizes HC and CO and converts at least a portion of NOx contained in the exhaust gas to N2 at a temperature between about 150° C. to about 250° C. in HCCI mode. The system also effectively removes HC, CO and NOx at high temperature when the engine is in SI mode (stoichiometric conditions). The alumina-based lean NOx trap in the system also undergoes efficient desulphurization and maintains its activity with extended use.

Abstract: A combination emission abatement assembly includes a first emission device such as a NOX trap and a second emission abatement device such as a soot particulate filter. Reformate gas from a fuel reformer is used to selectively regenerate both the NOX trap and the soot particulate filter. A method of operating an emission abatement device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A regeneration system for a work machine may include a power source configured to provide a power output. The regeneration system may also include an exhaust element including a plurality of separately regenerable filter sections. A regeneration device may be operably connected to the power source and be adapted to use at least a portion of the power output to regenerate one or more of the filter sections of the exhaust element. The regeneration system may also include a controller configured to determine an amount of the power output available for regeneration of the exhaust element. The controller may also be configured to determine a number of filter sections that may be regenerated based on the amount of the power output available for regeneration.

Abstract: A regeneration system for a work machine may include a power source configured to provide a variable power output. The regeneration system may also include at least one regeneration device operably connected to the power source and adapted to use at least a portion of the variable power output to regenerate the exhaust element. A controller may be configured to determine an amount of power required to regenerate the exhaust element. The controller may also be configured to adjust operation of the power source based on the amount of power required to regenerate the exhaust element.

Abstract: An energy producing buoyancy pump with a reservoir filled with liquid, a housing submersed in the reservoir, two buoyant chambers that act as pistons within the housing, controlling buoyancy of the buoyant chambers by use of an air or gas transfer pump that transfers air or gas between each buoyant chamber. At the start of the cycle the transfer pump will transfer the air or gas from the buoyant chamber that has reached the top of it's stroke to the one that is at the bottom of it's stroke forcing the liquid from the bottom buoyant chamber to the top buoyant chamber. As the bottom buoyant chamber begins it's upstroke it resets the opposite buoyant chamber while forcing the liquid from the top of the housing to be readily available for work.