Abstract: To simplify fuel piping for connecting a fuel distribution pipe and a fuel pump in a throttle body comprising two fuel injection valves, a fuel supply pipe F comprises a first fuel supply pipe 1 having a fuel flow-in passage 1b projected from a first cylindrical portion 1a, a first inserting pipe 1c projected in one side direction x, a fuel flow-in passage 1d, and a first fuel supply passage, a second fuel supply pipe 2 having a second insert pipe 2b projected in the direction X from a second cylindrical portion 2a and fuel supply passage 2c, and a fuel connecting pipe 3 connecting the fuel flow-in passage 1d and the second fuel supply passage 2c, and the first and second inserting pipes 1c, 2b are inserted into first and second inserting holes 6d, 7d opened toward another side direction Y from a second fuel distribution pipe 7 respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine with oil lubrication and electronic fuel injection, characterized by the fact that a flow of fuel mass (mkp_ausg) evaporating out of the oil is determined and taken into account in the calculation of the injected-fuel quantity (rk_ev).

Abstract: In a method for controlling the opening and/or closing of a solenoid valve, wherein a profile of a current and/or a voltage applied to a coil of the solenoid valve is controlled in order to move a valve control element, a plurality of points in time of the opening and closing movement of the valve control element resulting from physical characteristic values of the current profile and/or solenoid valve are detected, and the time period between the detected points in time of the preceding opening and closing process is used as a control variable for controlling the current profile and/or voltage profile during the opening and closing process.

Abstract: In a method of operating a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine with a combustion chamber in which a fuel mix with fresh gas is provided via intake ports and combustion exhaust gases are discharged through exhaust ports which can be opened by intake valves and, respectively, exhaust valves which are actuated by a valve operating mechanism, wherein an operating mode with external ignition, in which the fuel mix is ignited by a spark plug, is provided in part of the load range of the internal combustion engine, and an operating mode with compression ignition, in which the control of the gas exchange valves is altered so as to retain combustion exhaust gases in the combustion chamber for participation in the formation of the fresh mix is provided in another load range of the internal combustion engine, during a change in the operating mode the valve lift of at least one of the gas exchange valves is altered.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of converting a baseball pitching machine to a lacrosse ball pitching machine by obtaining a baseball pitching machine having a drive wheel and a compression plate spaced by a compression space 3 therefrom, reducing the size of the compression space 3 to an extent effective in propelling a lacrosse ball, and elevating the pitching machine so as to raise the compression space 3 to a height of at least 70 inches above ground level.

Abstract: The present invention describes a cartridge magazine assembly for air guns and paintball guns, and the magazine is designed as an independent device inserted into a breech of a gun to connect a feeder of the gun. The magazine has a vertical feeding chamber at the front of the magazine, and a casing can be added onto the feeding chamber for feeding paintballs or pellets of different sizes, and a feeder spring is installed to pop a feeder bracket to define the feeding device. A bottle frame with through holes is defined at the rear of the magazine, a hopper is secured into the bottom of the bottle frame by a screw, and the hopper can be moved up and down manually or by a tool.

Abstract: A movable machining element, for example a wall saw, can have one or more characteristics including a reversible driving head, a driving head removable from a carriage and having a quick release or quick lock mechanism, a driving head that is removable from a carriage without the use of threaded fasteners or having to unthread a holding element for removing the driving head from the carriage, a driving head with parallel, concentric or coaxial travel elements and tool driving elements, a tool driving assembly including a travel gear accessible from more than one direction, a component in the machining element having an oriented fiber or other composite incorporated in or as part of the component, an eccentric lateral adjustment assembly, or a drive shaft having a non-circular driving surface, for example a hexagonal drive shaft. In a wall saw, a blade and blade flange assembly are easily assembled on the saw or removed from the saw.

Abstract: A kitchen range that includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of opposed side panels. Each of the panels is connected to the front panel at a respective front corner. The range also includes a conduit configured to transport an airflow within the range. The opposed side panels can also include a front flange defining a channel. A channel wall is attached to each front flange. The channel wall is configured to enclose the sides of the channel to form a conduit. The conduit is configured to transport an airflow through the conduit.

Abstract: A portable cooking apparatus is provided comprising a grill body having a cooking chamber having a lower firebox; the firebox has a base and two sidewall. The apparatus further comprises a frame assembly with two frame members, and a mounting assembly having at least two mounting members attached to the firebox; the first mounting member is directly connected to the first frame member and the second mounting member is directly connected to the second frame member to thereby create a distance between the cooking chamber and the frame assembly to avoid heat damage to the frame assembly when the cooking chamber is in use and the mounting assembly creating a fixed special relationship between the first and second frame members without the need of a cross member between the frame members.

Abstract: A grill having a platen with a plurality of heating zones. Each heating zone has a heating unit. Thermal transfer between adjacent heat zones is limited by air gaps and insulation. The heater unit of each zone has a heater that is disposed to attain substantially uniform temperature of the platen for that zone before a temperature sensor senses a set temperature during either pre-heat or recovery modes.

Abstract: A convertible fuel orifice apparatus for a cooking device and a cooking device having a convertible fuel apparatus are disclosed, wherein the convertible fuel orifice apparatus includes a body, a fuel passage extending through the body, wherein the fuel passage includes an inlet and an outlet, an insert disposed within the body, wherein the insert intersects the fuel passage, a first orifice extending through the insert, wherein the first orifice is configured for a first fuel, and a second orifice extending through the insert, wherein the second orifice is configured for a second fuel, wherein the insert is adjustable by a user to select between the first orifice and the second orifice.

Abstract: A cooking system configured to be used with at least one heating element includes a main body including an integrally formed first cooking area and an integrally formed second cooking area. The first cooking area is separate and distinct from the second cooking area.

Abstract: A mirror or other reflecting surface is used for collecting and reflecting incident solar radiation. The mirror is supported for independent motion about a pair of axes. An accelerometer generates signals representative of an amount and direction of motion of the mirror about each of the axes. Motors or other drive mechanisms independently drive the mirror about each of the axes. A tracking device provides information about the current position of the Sun. A control is connected to the accelerometer, the motors and the tracking device for maintaining a predetermined optimum orientation of the mirror as the Sun moves across the sky.

Abstract: An inhalation device comprising a control and an air pump connected to the control, the air pump being controlled by the control such that it supplies an inhalation flow, or inhalation volume or both according to a predetermined time course to a nebulizer connected to the air pump.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drug delivery device having a housing that includes a ventilator interface module and a base module removeably coupled to the ventilator interface module. An aerosol generator is disposed in the base module to nebulize a drug solution provided in the housing. The ventilator interface module has an outlet port through which nebulized particles of the drug solution can be communicated to a user, and an inlet port through which the housing receives intake gas. The housing has a flow path defined therein that directs intake gas from the inlet port to the outlet port such that the nebulized drug solution particles formed in the housing are motivated toward the outlet port when the base module is coupled to the ventilator interface module. A seal arrangement substantially seals the inlet port and outlet port from ambient atmosphere when the base module is uncoupled from the ventilator interface module, such that intake gas can be communicated from the inlet port to the outlet port.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nebulizing device with a housing that includes a mouthpiece module., an intermediate module, and a base module. An aerosol generator is in communication with a fluid. A barrier is disposed between the fluid and a drug solution provided within the housing. A signal transmitter and a signal receiver are carried by the housing. The signal is either initiated or terminated when one of the modules is separated or misaligned from the other modules. The device further includes a variable volume resilient structure disposed in communication with the fluid to provide volumetric relief in the event that the fluid expands.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nebulizing drug delivery system for delivering an aerosolized drug to a user having various features to increase the capacity of the drug delivery device. The drug delivery system includes a heater to increase the viscosity of the drug, a double aerosolizing system to double the capacity of the device, and a valve system to continuously replenish drug to the aerosol generator thereby providing a high speed delivery.

Abstract: A bymixer device and method which provides fast-response, accurate measurements of mixed inspired and/or expired gas fractions in open or closed ventilation circuits and/or in circle circuits used in anesthesia and/or critical care. The bymixer device may include a main flow channel and a bypass flow channel. The bypass flow channel includes a flow-restrictor (e.g, an orifice) that partially blocks the flow of respiratory gas through the bypass flow channel, a mixing chamber positioned upstream of the flow restrictor and a sampling apparatus (e.g., a port for withdrawing samples of gas from said mixing chamber and/or sensor(s) positioned within the mixing chamber).

Abstract: A device and method of its use for the treatment or prevention of an acute ischemic condition by administering high concentrations of oxygen or an oxygen- containing gas at normobaric pressure and a flow rate of 10 L/min or greater.

Abstract: A system for reducing central sleep apnea (CSA) is described in which certain methods of increasing a patient's rebreathing during periods of the sleep cycle are used. By increasing rebreathing during periods of overbreathing, the over-oxygenation which typically results from the overbreathing period can be reduced, thus reducing the compensating underbreathing period and effectively reducing the loop gain associated with the central sleep apnea. Nasal occlusion and a leak resistant oral interface provide control for gas leaks from a patent interface.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy includes a humidifier. A recorder records. An output interface allows for outputting of the recorded data. The recorder may also record data indicative of patient compliance with the humidified gases therapy. The apparatus may determine patient compliance from sensed delivered flow. Recorded humidity and compliance data retrieved from the apparatus are useful in methods for improving the efficacy of humidified gases therapy or diagnosing problems with the efficacy of humidified gases therapy.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the volume of oxygen taken up by the lungs of a human or veterinary patient. A closed ventilation circuit is connected to a spirometric device, which contains a quantity of oxygen. As oxygen is taken up by the patient, an equivalent volume of oxygen passes from the spirometric device into the ventilation circuit. The volume of oxygen that moves from the spirometric device may thus be measured as an indication of the volume of oxygen that has been taken up by the patient. In some embodiments, a source of make-up oxygen is connected to the ventilation circuit and the flow of make-up oxygen is adjusted as necessary to maintain a substantially constant volume of oxygen in the spirometric device. The volume of make-up oxygen is measured and serves as an indication of the amount of oxygen taken up by the patient. A valve may be used to close the spirometric device off from the ventilation circuit during all but a part of the ventilation cycle (e.g.

Abstract: The present claim enables a breathing system to be assessed with a minimum of attention or experience regardless of type of breathing system. This is achieved by creating an electronic control system for the breathing system which converts all available parameters which affect the ongoing use of the breathing system and converting those parameters in a common basis of time remaining of practical use on the breathing system. The electronic system then combines the common parameters in time and combines as appropriate to produce a single time remaining parameter pertaining to the breathing machine operation. This approach is applied across rebreather and open circuit, land and water based systems such that an operator may use similar skills to interpret the output indications of different types of machines.

Abstract: The claim over prior art is for an approach to an electronically controlled or electronically monitored breathing system that represents an improvement in electrical reliability, manufacturing cost and efficiency, user maintenance, system reliability, user cost and maintenance. These improvements are accomplished by placing the major electronic, mechanical and electromechanical control elements and sensor components in a single replaceable module.

Abstract: A presentation arrangement for presenting an oxygen mask or pull flag including an inflatable lever wherein for presenting the oxygen mask or pull flag at a preset first location, the inflatable lever is inflated such that the oxygen mask or pull flag is located at the first location.

Abstract: A biohazard mask for civilian use comprises bidirectional HEPA filtering to protect both personal and public health during an outbreak. Several measures are taken to maximize comfort and wearability, such as comfort-fit through a gel seal, anti-fogging protection through separation of the eye volume from the mouth-nose volume and through eye moisture release valves, heat-dissipation through a net suspension, and overpressure release valves to maintain the face seal during coughing or sneezing. Wicking exhalation filters promote moisture abatement around the mouth and nose. Attractive and stylish designs, combined with accommodation for telephone communication or audio entertainment, helps wearers keep the mask on during an outbreak.

Abstract: A nasal cannula 1 for inclusion in medical apparatus that delivers a breathable gas mixture of helium and oxygen to a patient comprises a length 12 of high pressure narrow bore tubing having a proximal end region for connection to a high pressure source, a cylinder 2, of the breathable gas mixture at a junction 8. The length 12 of tubing has a distal end region connected to at least one nasal administration device 10. The distal end region of the length 12 of tubing has an orifice for the expansion of the breathable gas mixture.

Abstract: Flat-folded personal respiratory device or a face-mask with a first portion and a second portion (31), connecting with each other along at least one common edge, flat-foldable along the common edge(s), a securing mean (32) responsive to the breathing cycle thereby forming an effective respiratory seal as the wearer inhale and release the respiratory seal as the wearer exhale, and a filtering mean (40) to filter inhaling air. A preferred embodiment includes the securing mean includes an elastic headband providing holding force (F) at a location substantially away from the periphery of the face-mask.

Abstract: A mask system for treating sleep disordered breathing, comprising headgear, a shell/cushion including a channel adjacent a front aperture, a frame, an elbow including at least one undercut on a proximal end, a retaining ring including a rear flange adapted to be retainably insertable in the channel of the shell/cushion, and a front flange adapted to retainably engage with the at least one undercut of the elbow.

Abstract: A full-face cushion (30B) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30B) is affixed to a mask body (46) to form a full-face mask (60B). The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The member (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42, 44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laryngeal mask (1) comprising at least one airway tube (2) and a mask portion (3), which mask portion (3) comprises a top face (4) and a bottom face (5), said bottom face (5) comprising a lumen (6) that communicates with the tube (2) interior (7), and said top face (4) comprising a closed transition face (8), and said mask portion (3) being at least on the bottom face in the periphery delimited by an inflatable cuff (9), and said mask portion (3) comprising a joint throughout the entire internal circumference of the cuff (9), facing towards the lumen (6) and for providing a closed cuff. Hereby a product is provided which is formed integrally with regard to mask portion and airway tube portion thereby eliminating the risk that the two parts are separated in use.

Abstract: An airway adapter suitable for use with patients having low tidal volumes, e.g., neonates, which minimizes deadspace in the airway and promotes smooth flow of gases through the adapter. The adapter includes a first portion adapted to couple to a tubular adapter, such as an endotracheal tube adapter, and a second portion adapted to couple to a ventilation tube. A longitudinally compressible member is coupled to the first portion to minimize deadspace in the adapter. A portion of the compressible member resiliently contacts and seals against a tubular adapter upon assembly of the airway adapter therewith.

Abstract: Described are sleeping apparatus and related methods that involve a motion-limiting member, a therapeutic device, or both, positioned at the lumbar spine.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue. Methods and devices are also disclosed for manipulating other soft tissue structures, including the soft palate and pharyngeal airway.

Abstract: A mouthpiece system includes a bite area shaped to fit a general curved pattern of a user's dentition. The bite area has an occlusal area arranged to contact the user's dentition when inserted into a user's mouth. The occlusal area includes a palatal edge on a side proximate the user's throat, a labial edge on another side proximate the user's lips, and a molar edge proximate the user's molar teeth. The system also includes an interface area having a raised body. An extension bar is connected between the bite area and the interface area. A method includes forming the bite area, the interface area, and the extension bar between the bite area and the interface area.

Abstract: A surgical drape provides a volume to accommodate radiological equipment such as a C-arm x-ray device without pulling the bottom of the drape up which could otherwise interrupt the sterile field. In one preferred embodiment, the space is created with pleated or gathered section, which receives the equipment as it is brought up laterally without lifting any portion of the material overall. A different embodiment of the invention includes a tunnel or tent formed in the material, generally without pleating. In this case, the tunnel or tent extends from the bottom of the drape to or above a patient-contacting configurations, additional material may be included to form a slit to further shroud the radiological equipment when positioned for a medial-lateral exposure. As yet a further option to all embodiments, the bottom edge of the drape may include an adhesive, integral weights, or both, to keep the bottom edge in close proximity, or actually adhered, to the floor, to further prevent lifting.

Abstract: To provide a method of lowering blood glucose levels and a method of treating and preventing diabetes. A belt-shaped compression strip 1 is fitted around a tightened area near the proximal end of an arm or a leg of a user and is fastened round the area. In this way, a compression pressure of on the order of 150 mmHg is applied to the tightened area to restrict blood flow through limbs receiving the compression pressure. This condition is held for about 15 minutes. During that time a user may keep rest or may do light exercises, which lowers a blood glucose level of the user. This provides treatment for diabetes for a diabetes patient and provides prevention of diabetes for a person who has a risk of developing diabetes.

Abstract: Arrangement and process for producing filter cigarettes. The arrangement includes a rod formation device structured and arranged to form a tobacco rod, a filter tipping device structured and arranged to apply filter plugs to at least a portion of the tobacco rod, and an assembly device structured and arranged to assemble multi-segment filter plugs from at least three filter segments. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Filters and cigarettes include an activated carbon sorbent capable of selectively removing nitric oxide from mainstream tobacco smoke. Methods for making cigarette filters and cigarettes using the activated carbon sorbent and methods for treating mainstream tobacco smoke produced by smoking a cigarette comprising the sorbent are also provided.

Abstract: Conveyor drum, machine, and process of the tobacco-processing industry. The conveyor drum includes seats structured and arranged for rod-shaped articles of the tobacco-processing industry, displacement devices, composed of mechanically operable and moveable pushers, structured and arranged for longitudinal axial displacement of the rod-shaped articles in the seats, and a region structured and arranged to receive a cutting device. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to control the distribution of tobacco strip in a charger of a tobacco packing press. The apparatus includes a housing. A plurality of ducts extend from the housing to the charger. Each duct is configured to direct a portion of the air flow from the housing to the charger. A plurality of nozzles are spaced around the perimeter of the charger. Each nozzle is connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of ducts. Each duct may include a flow controller that is selectively openable and closable to direct the portion of the air flow around a perimeter of the charger to distribute the tobacco strip in the charger. A method of controlling distribution of tobacco strip in a charger of a tobacco packing press includes providing an air flow and selectively directing portions of the air flow around a perimeter of the charger to distribute the tobacco strip in the charger.

Abstract: A multifunction hair styling appliance is described which includes a base unit having at least one heating element; and at least one styling attachment, wherein the at least one styling attachment is detachably electrically connected to the base unit and is capable of styling hair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic powder appliance. The cosmetic powder appliance includes a powder receptacle including a lower powder receptacle and an upper powder receptacle having a cylindrical section and a stepped section formed at an upper portion of the cylindrical section, in which the stepped section is formed at a center portion thereof with a passage hole, the cylindrical section is detachably coupled to an upper portion of the lower powder receptacle in such a manner that the lower powder receptacle is covered with the upper powder receptacle, a puffer including a puffer head provided at an upper surface of the stepped section and formed at a center portion thereof with an exhaust hole communicated with the passage hole and a puffer cover for covering the puffer head, and a valve unit installed in the puffer head in order to selectively open the passage hole only when the puffer touches a predetermined cosmetic area.

Abstract: A make-up box with the self-contained lighting device includes a tray and a cover hinged with the tray. The flat tray is pivotally jointed with the cover. A mirror panel in received in an inner side of the cover. A lighting device is configured around a periphery of the mirror panel and has a switch near a pivotal pin of the tray and the cover. The lighting device can start to light automatically when a cover is lifted to trigger the switch to light up the lighting device, so as to provide a self-contained illumination to facilitate users to check appearances or make up conveniently regardless of insufficient environmental light.

Abstract: My Noose Floss is an improvement of what is used today, ‘dental floss.’ The thing that sets my Noose Floss apart from others' floss is the eye on each end of the flossing cord. Being able to form a noose (slipknot) at both ends of the flossing cord is the newest thing in dental floss. My Noose Floss provides a sure grip on the floss.

Abstract: Methods for imparting a tingling sensation to disposable, one-handed, dental devices comprising imparting tumbling motion to said devices and simultaneously coating said tumbling devices with multiple saliva soluble coatings of sialagogue emulsions, wherein said multiple coatings comprise from between about 0.25 and about 6% by weight of said multicoated devices.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a method is provided for cleaning a substrate without scrubbing the substrate. Two different megasonic frequencies are applied to the substrate. Preferably two different fluids, each having a different ph, are used to apply the two different megasonic frequencies. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: There is provided a CVD apparatus capable of efficiently removing a by-product such as SiO2 or Si3N4 which is stuck and deposited onto the surface of an internal wall, an electrode or the like in a CVD chamber in a film forming process, and furthermore, executing cleaning having a small damage over an upper electrode and a counter electrode stage (a lower electrode) and manufacturing a thin film of high quality, and a CVD apparatus cleaning method using the same. In a CVD apparatus cleaning method of introducing a cleaning gas to carry out plasma cleaning over an inside of a CVD chamber after forming a deposited film on a surface of a substrate, a frequency of an RF to be applied to an RF electrode is switched into a first frequency to be applied for forming a film and a second frequency to be applied when executing the plasma cleaning.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning objects using plasma are disclosed. The apparatus provides a plurality of elongated dielectric barrier members arranged adjacent each other, a plurality of electrodes each contained within, and extending substantially along the length of, the plurality of elongated dielectric barrier members, and at least one buss bar for electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes to a voltage source.

Abstract: Stepper and/or scanner machines including cleaning devices and methods for cleaning stepper and/or scanner machines are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a stepper and/or scanner machine includes a housing, an illuminator, a lens, a workpiece support, a cleaning device for removing contaminants from the workpiece support, and a stage carrying the workpiece support. The stage and/or cleaning device is movable to selectively position the workpiece support proximate to the cleaning device. It is emphasized that this Abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.