Abstract: An internal combustion engine intake device is configured to suppress the occurrence of freezing in a portion thereof where blow-by gas or another gas is introduced into an intake passage. The intake device basically has a throttle chamber, an intake air collector, an air induction pipe, a partitioning part, a gas introducing pipe and a volume chamber. The air induction pipe is provided between the throttle valve and the intake air collector. The partitioning part divides the space inside the air induction pipe into first and second air induction spaces. The gas introducing pipe introduces the blow-by gas into the first and second air induction spaces directly. The blow-by gas contains moisture and has a higher temperature than the fresh air in the first and second air induction spaces. The volume chamber is arranged between the gas introducing pipe and the first and second air induction spaces.

Abstract: A breathing system in a combustion engine includes an air cleaner (3) for purifying air to be supplied to the engine. The air cleaner (3) includes a cleaner casing (30) having a blow-by gas inlet port (33) and an intake air discharge port (34). The breathing system also includes a breather passage (8) having first and second breather passage portions. The first breather passage portion is fluidly connected with the inlet port (33) for communicating a crank chamber (1a) to a portion of an interior of the air cleaner (3) downstream of the cleaner element (50). The second breather passage portion fluidly connects the blow-by gas inlet port (33) and the intake air discharge port (34) and has a drain hole (95) for draining into the cleaner casing (30) a water component, separated from a blow-by gas (G) flowing through the breather passage (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an individual ignition coil for a spark plug (2) of a controlled ignition and internal combustion heat engine, including the following steps: coiling a secondary winding (15) on a secondary coil tubular body (11), coiling a primary winding (23) concentrically and externally relatively to the secondary winding (15) while being electrically insulated relatively to the latter by means of a dielectric material. According to the invention, it includes a step for overmolding the tubular body (11)/secondary winding assembly (15) with a dielectric material providing impregnation of the secondary winding and formation of a primary coil tubular body (21) adapted for allowing during a subsequent step, the coiling of the primary winding (23) on the one hand, and of an end piece for connection (211) to a spark plug extending the primary coil tubular body (21) at one of its ends, on the other hand.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine ignition coil apparatus includes: a case; a center core disposed in the case; a primary coil and a secondary coil disposed outside the center core inside the case; a high-voltage cord having: a first end portion electrically connected to the secondary coil; and a second end portion electrically connected to a spark plug; and a protective tube covering an outer peripheral surface of the high-voltage cord, a rim portion projecting away from a high-voltage terminal being formed so as to surround an insertion aperture in a bottom portion of the case, and a leading end portion of the protective tube covering and elastically engaging with the rim portion, wherein: a receiving portion having a radially-outwardly-projecting V-shaped cross-sectional shape when sectioned axially is formed on an end portion of the rim portion.

Abstract: An abnormality detecting apparatus includes an air/fuel ratio sensor that detects an air/fuel ratio within a range including the stoichiometric air/fuel ratio, an admittance detector for detecting an admittance of the sensor, and a temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the sensor. This apparatus detects an abnormality of the sensor when the detected temperature is at a first temperature which is higher than an activation temperature of the sensor and the detected admittance is less than a first determining value. The apparatus also detects a disconnection abnormality of the sensor when the detected temperature is at a second temperature, which is higher than a minimum temperature at which admittance can be detected for a normally operation and lower than the first temperature, and the detected admittance is less than a second determining value for determining disconnection of the sensor which is less than the first determining value.

Abstract: A device for projecting various types of objects is provided. The device includes a projectile mount configured to hold an object for projecting, a housing with a passageway therethrough, and a retractor mechanism coupled to the projectile mount for movement therewith relative to the housing. At least one resilient member is coupled to the housing and the retractor mechanism, such that when the retractor mechanism is drawn away from the housing, the resilient member stores energy, and relative movement of the retractor mechanism back towards the housing transfers the stored energy into movement of the projectile mount and the object. The device may be utilized as a toy, or for various recreational, military, or rescue purposes. Further, by employing an adaptor on the projectile mount, the device may be configured to project a wide variety of sized and shaped objects.

Abstract: A toy gun includes a firing mechanism activated to cause rapid movement of a pneumatic piston to cause rapid ingress of air into a cartridge to cause firing of a soft projectile. A release mechanism causes ejection of spent cartridges from the gun after firing.

Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight, collapsible, easy to use, compact, flat and portable charcoal grill for use in barbeque type cooking. Multiple hinges allow the grill to be folded into a flat mode for storage and transport. The grill has two carrying handles. It is made of steel that might or might not be painted.

Abstract: An overheat steam cooker includes a cooker cabinet having a heating housing forming therein a food accommodating space; an overheated steam generator generating overheated steam to be supplied into the heating housing; a water supplying device including a water injecting part provided to the cooker cabinet, through which water is injected, and a water supplying pipe provided between the water injecting part and the overheated steam generator, supplying the water injected from the water injecting part to the overheated steam generator; an exhaust device including an exhaust pipe, discharging the steam supplied to the heating housing; and an exhaust circulating device including an exhaust circulating pipe to supply the steam discharged to the exhaust pipe to the overheated steam generator, and a flow selection part provided between the exhaust pipe and the exhaust circulating pipe, selectively discharging the steam to the outside or guiding it to the exhaust circulating pipe.

Abstract: A self-cleaning, gas-fired tunnel oven is provided. One embodiment of the oven provides a self-cleaning, gas-fired tunnel oven for cooking food products.

Abstract: The gas grill lid is supported by the damper bracket in selected open angles having notches or cutouts to be used for selected openings using a screw, pin or rivot mounted on the side of the gas grills.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooking apparatus capable of insertion into a vehicle tailgate cutout used for cooking food. In embodiments, the invention relates to vehicle tailgates having a cutout specially adapted for receiving the cooking apparatus inserts disclosed herein and vehicles with vehicle tailgates disclosed herein. The invention also relates to methods of cooking food using vehicles of the present invention and methods of making vehicle tailgate cooking assemblies.

Abstract: A valve control arrangement for an outdoor stove burner (10). The burner has a valve housing and a valve body (40) rotatably supported in the valve housing. A fuel hose (70) is connected to the valve body (40) for communicating fuel from a fuel supply (90) through the valve body and into the valve housing. The fuel hose (70) is capable of being rotated for rotating the valve body (40) in the valve housing to thereby control a fuel flow to the burner (10).

Abstract: A rotisserie drive for a grill includes a support for supporting a first end of a spit and a drive transmission including a drive socket for rotatably driving a second end of a spit. The drive transmission is driven by a driving element, such as a motor. The drive transmission comprises a first gear which drives a second gear via a chain. The second gear drives the drive socket. The support may comprise a pair of rollers located at an interior of a first end of a housing of the grill. The drive transmission is located at the exterior of an opposing second end of the housing. The socket is accessible from the interior of the second end of the housing. The drive transmission is preferably located in an interior space at the exterior of the second end of the housing.

Abstract: A heat generating packaging material is disclosed for packaging of temperature sensitive materials, the heat generating packaging material militating against damage to the heat sensitive material by maintaining a temperature in the packaging within a predetermined range.

Abstract: Radial pressure exerted against a deflectable sidewall of an outer container initiates a chemical reaction in which the temperature of a product in an inner cup is changed.

Abstract: A modular product cup is mounted in an outer container of standardized dimensions in an arrangement for changing the temperature of the product in the cup. The cup can come from different product suppliers, each able to use its product cup in the arrangement to promote wide commercial acceptance.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing cart for receiving, storing, and dispensing charcoal briquettes includes a storage bin member, a storage compartment member and a screening assembly. The screening assembly is disposed within the storage bin member at a lower end to provide a continuous screening of the charcoal dust and small particles, or fines, that are developed when the charcoal briquettes move against each other during filling of the storage bin member or when the briquettes are dispensed. The screening assembly is comprised of a screen mesh that allows the fines and dust to fall to a lower collection chute that gathers and directs the fines and dust into a collection pan that forms a collection repository. The collection pan is removable from the cart so the fines and dusts can be discarded without removing all of the briquettes from the storage bin member.

Abstract: A process for snow melting but useful elsewhere, accomplished by an air/water interface and a water/snow interface. Water is sprayed into a stream of hot air, which is blown onto the snow. The small particles of water are intimately involved with the air molecules and the heat of the air is absorbed by the water droplets, the air giving up its heat to a very large extent. Next, the droplets are combined into larger drops, and then allowed to drop onto the snow. Water, being much heavier than air is much better at absorbing and carrying heat. The heat of the hot air is thus transferred to the snow causing it to melt by using hot water as a heat transfer medium. If the some of the water turns to steam and condenses back into water the effect is further enhanced by about ten times.

Abstract: Starch can be gelatinised more efficiently by a thermomechanical treatment, if a dialdehyde polysaccharide with a relatively low degree of oxidation is added to the starch. This thermomechanical treatment can be carried out at a temperature below 115 DEG C., or even below 100 DEG C., and with a high throughput rate. With this treatment a granulate or other semi-finished product is obtained that can be shaped to produce an article that has excellent dimensional stability in water. By adding dialdehyde polysaccharide with a low degree of oxidation to starch it is possible to blow transparent films based on thermoplastic starch which have improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A spacer, for disposition between a user's mouth and a medicament inhaler outlet, has a hollow body defining an elongate internal chamber (10) with a diffuser portion (8) having a spacer inlet (9) adapted to engage the inhaler outlet in communication with the internal chamber, the diffuser portion extending axially outwardly from the spacer inlet; a buffer portion (6) extending axially from the diffuser portion; and a nozzle portion (7) having a spacer outlet (5) adapted to engage the user's mouth in communication with the internal chamber, the nozzle portion extending axially inwardly from the buffer portion.

Abstract: An inhaler nozzle configured to deliver a medicated aerosol to lungs of a user when the medicated aerosol is forced through said housing. The nozzle includes a housing having an entire length and an inner surface. The inner surface comprising a lower arcuate section and an upper section. The upper section has a first arcuate portion and a second arcuate portion. The first and second arcuate portions are positioned adjacent to each other to form a ridge. The lower arcuate section and the upper section can extend along at least a portion of the entire length of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is an oro-fiberscopic biteblock. The biteblock is utilized during oral fiberscopic procedures. The biteblock includes a main structure having an orifice sized to accommodate entry of a fiberscope, such as an endoscope, through the orifice. The biteblock includes an extension extending inward from the main structure when positioned within the mouth of a patient. On each side of the orifice is a loop for handling and positioning the biteblock within the patient's mouth. The biteblock includes an exhalation tube running from the extension to a monitoring device which allows monitoring of the patient's expelled gases. In addition, an inhalation tube may be used to provide supplemental oxygen to the patient. The biteblock is positioned in the mouth of the patient with the mouth of the patient surrounding the extension. The tubes include openings which are located on the extension and lie in the interior of the mouth to provide monitoring of uncontaminated gasses expelled by the patient.

Abstract: A multi-chamber mask includes a shell and a partition. The shell is adapted to cover portions of a user's face including the mouth and at least portions of the nose including the nostrils, the shell adapted to contact the face surrounding the covered portions of the face to substantially prevent gas from escaping between the shell and the contacted portions of the user's face, and the shell is adapted to couple to a gas supply source. The partition is coupled to the shell and cooperates with the shell to define a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber adapted to be positioned proximate the user's nose to direct inflow of gas from the gas supply source to the user's nasal passages, the second chamber adapted to be positioned proximate the user's mouth, the partition adapted to restrict flow of gas between the first and the second chamber.

Abstract: A container for enclosing at least one pressure vessel includes interface devices accessible on an exterior of the outer surface of the container. The container can also include various features for enhanced efficiency and convenience in stock piling of such containers.

Abstract: An air supply control device includes a fixed sleeve mounted on and extended into an air-pressure regulator to communicate an external environment with an air passage in the regulator while the air passage is communicable with a mouthpiece, and a control plate and a push-button control unit mounted in the fixed sleeve with a front flat plate of the control plate extended across the air passage of the regulator. When the push-button control unit is axially pushed, the control plate is turned to different angular position to thereby change a sectional area of the air passage. A diver may therefore control the air volume supplied from the air-pressure regulator via the air passage to the diver depending on a diving depth simply by pushing the push-button control unit to different axial position.

Abstract: A respiratory mask includes: a mask cap defining a chamber and a through-hole in fluid communication with the chamber; and a valve unit including a hollow valve body that projects in an axial direction from a periphery of the through-hole in the mask cap and that is formed with a valve seat which defines a valve opening in the valve body. The valve unit further includes an abutting plate that is securely connected to the valve body, and a single-piece elastic block body that is formed with a shoulder abutting sealingly against the valve seat, and that has a bottom end abutting against the abutting plate. The elastic block body is elastically compressible in the axial direction so as to be deformed in the axial direction to thereby space the shoulder apart from the valve seat when pressed by an external force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved controllable valve, in particular for an inhalation device, which, e.g., comprises a container for a predetermined aerosol volume, a means for disbursing an aerosol from an aerosol dispenser into the container and a control means that keeps the inhalation flow essentially constant during the entire inhalation. The control means comprises an either continuously or gradually controllable valve so as to limit the flow rate.

Abstract: A dental device comprises an intraoral nasal dilator and a mandibular repositioner working synergistically as an anti-snoring device. The device has a lower segment of thermoplastic material which is formed to fit over the lower teeth and is connected to an upper section of molded material extending between the upper jaw and the upper lip by a wire connector. The wire connector has mechanisms allowing adjustment of the lower jaw positioning. A wire extension with acrylic pads at end is bonded in the midline of the flange and extends out so that the pads stretch the tissue of the lip and lateral nasal walls preventing collapse during respiration while the anterior repositioning of the lower jaw maintains opening of the posterior pharyngeal airway during sleep functioning as an anti-snoring device. Additional applications of the intraoral nasal dilator include incorporation into sports mouth guards using a variety of materials.

Abstract: A method and related system are provided for selecting a gown to be worn during a medical procedure according to a degree of barrier protection provided by the gown. A plurality of surgical gowns are provided having varying degrees of barrier protection. Each of the gowns is marked with visible indicia that indicates the degree of barrier protection of the respective gown. A comprehensive listing of information is provided on each of the gowns that indicates the different degrees of protection and corresponding indicia for all the gowns.

Abstract: A system for holding the mouth of a human closed when lying in the supine position. Such a system can be used for deceased persons with the tendency for the mouth to relax open. Use of this system adds dignity to the cadaver for viewing by others prior to the embalming process.

Abstract: A system is provided for tracking prosthetic and implantable devices. The system includes, in combination, a prosthetic or implantable device and an RFID transducer fixed to the device and having lot identification information stored therein. A wand is provided which is capable of scanning the transducer and reading the recorded information. Means are also provided for storing the read information.

Abstract: Small quantities of cigarettes may be manufactured in a substantially simultaneous fashion while maintaining consistent quality between the cigarettes using the disclosed apparatus and methods. The apparatus and method include features for simultaneously inserting charges of tobacco into pre-formed tubular cigarette wrappers. In another aspect, a system enables making cigarettes from pre-formed tubular cigarette wrappers and pre-packaged charges of tobacco.

Abstract: A virtual or augmented reality smoking system is provided herein. A smoker using the system can experience a virtual reality of smoking by puffing on a cigarette shaped article and experiencing the taste or aroma from the article while simultaneously viewing a generated image of a burning cigarette and exhaled and sidestream smoke. Additionally, the room environment may be simulated to give the experience of smoking in a setting of the smoker's choice (virtual reality) or the image of a burning cigarette and smoke may be superimposed on a live or natural image of the smoker's environment (augmented reality).

Abstract: The present invention consists of do-it-yourself removable/reusable non chemical highlights and hair extension and a method of attaching them to the head of a wearer. The do-it-yourself removable/reusable non-chemical highlight and hair extensions is comprised of a plurality of either natural or synthetic hair strands attached to a base support made of polyurethane which has a rectangular strip of double sided self adhesive tape with a removable backing as the fastener as well as extended polyurethane securing wings.

Abstract: An applicator brush for applying a cosmetic composition may include a stem, and bristles that are supported by the stem. At least 500 of the bristles may include a greatest dimension in cross-section that is strictly less than 6.5/100 mm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for megasonic cleaning of substrates by placing the wafers in the far-field megasonic zone to eliminate sonic-induced damage to highly sensitive small-scale device structures that occurs in the near-field megasonic zone. Folded acoustic beam paths are defined by at least one reflector to achieve sufficient path length to the wafers. A reciprocally rotating reflector may be used to sweep the acoustic beam across the substrate surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in the remote plasma cleaning of CVD process chambers and equipment from unwanted deposition byproducts formed on the walls, surfaces, etc. of such deposition process chambers and equipment. The improvement in the remote cleaning process resides in providing a free radical initiator downstream of the remote plasma generator employed for producing said plasma, said free radical initiator capable of forming free radicals in the presence of said plasma.

Abstract: Process solutions comprising one or more surfactants are used to reduce the number of defects in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. In certain preferred embodiments, the process solution of the present invention may reduce defects when employed as a rinse solution either during or after the development of the CMP processing. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the number of defects on a plurality of post-CMP processed substrates employing the process solution of the present invention.

Abstract: An inventive substrate cleaning brush includes a peripheral surface cleaning portion, and a marginal area cleaning portion connected to the peripheral surface cleaning portion. The peripheral surface cleaning portion has a peripheral surface cleaning surface to be pressed against a peripheral surface of a substrate. The marginal area cleaning portion has a marginal area cleaning surface to be pressed against a marginal area of a major surface of the substrate, and the marginal area cleaning surface projects from the peripheral surface cleaning surface by a variable projection length.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device for a metal mask and a control method thereof are provided. The device includes a temperature controller for maintaining and increasing a temperature of cleaning solution; a first cleaner for keeping, circulating and spraying the cleaning solution mixable with water, and cleaning a metal mask; a second cleaner for cleaning the metal mask using water of a water pipe; a pneumatic drier for drying the metal mask; and an electric-circuited panel board for controlling all operations of each of the constituent elements.

Abstract: A paint washing apparatus for washing paint equipment includes a holder for holding one or more pieces of paint equipment to be washed. There is also provided a container for collecting wash water and in which a flocculant can be provided to flocculate paint in the wash water. In addition, the paint washing apparatus includes a filter arrangement for filtering flocculated paint from the wash water. Methods for washing paint equipment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a drying fan formed on a side of the door to suck wet-vapor existing in a tub, a fan driving motor for rotating the drying fan, a sump formed on a bottom of the tube to reserve washing water, a drain motor for draining the washing water out of the sump, and a control unit for controlling the fan driving motor as well as the drain motor. The control unit controls the operation of the drain motor while the fan driving motor operates.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher includes a control unit for controlling an operation of the dishwasher, a washing motor for pumping out washing water reserved in a sump according to a control signal from the control unit, and a fluid passage switching valve providing a flow path for the washing water pumped out by the washing motor. The control unit varies an RPM of the washing motor when the flow path for the washing water is changed by the fluid passage switching valve.

Abstract: A method and a device are used for cleaning a beverage conduit (5) in a dispensing system. The beverage conduit (5) is filled with a cleaning agent. A parameter (UM) representing the cleaning condition of the beverage conduit (5) is measured during the cleaning of said beverage conduit (5), and the cleaning process is terminated when the parameter (UM) reaches a predetermined setpoint value (US).

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber, a lower nozzle formed in the tube to spray washing nozzle, an upper nozzle formed in the tube above the lower nozzle, a key input unit for inputting one of a lower nozzle washing course and a upper nozzle washing course, and a control unit for controlling an operation of the dishwasher according to a washing course inputted through the key input unit. When the upper nozzle washing course is selected through the key input unit, the control unit controls the dishwasher such that the lower nozzle washing course is performed for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A fixture for optical elements includes a washing bar, a holder and a vacuum pump. The washing bar includes an inner channel and a connecting portion in communication with the inner channel. A hole is formed in the washing bar for communicating with the inner channel. The holder connects with the washing bar. The holder has a holding surface communicating with the hole. The holding surface has a shape corresponding to a peripheral surface of the optical elements to be held. The vacuum pump is connected with the connecting portion. The vacuum pump is configured for vacuum the washing bar so as to effectively suck the one of the optical elements on the holding surface. The present fixture can hold optical elements firmly and does not damage the optical elements.

Abstract: A dishwasher apparatus includes a dish rack having a wire member, and a feed tube for a spray arm rotatably disposed beneath the dish rack. An intensive washing zone is provided in a region of the dish rack, the intensive washing zone including a rod-shaped pipe element attached to the wire member and having an outlet nozzle. A pipe branch for the intensive washing zone is provided, the pipe branch being disposed in a region of the feed tube and communicating with the pipe element via a T-piece. An actuator is provided that cooperates with the pipe element so as to enable the intensive washing zone to be activated and deactivated.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning system that cleans a glass substrate by supplying liquid and gas to spray nozzles and by spraying fluid, where the liquid and the gas are mixed in the spray nozzles, onto the substrate in order to effectively remove foreign objects attached on the end surface of substrate after performing mechanical cut-off or polishing treatment, the system has: liquid heating means for heating the liquid to be supplied to the spray nozzles to control the temperature of the liquid, in which the temperature of the liquid at the inlet of the spray nozzles is controlled at 40° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: One embodiment of a beach umbrella comprises a telescopic shank and a folding radial frame including ribs each including a first segment, a second segment, and a hinge pivotably interconnecting the segments, and spreaders each having one end pivotably connected to the first segment and the other end pivotably connected to a ring on the shank. The segments are substantially parallel in response to folding the hinges. The shank includes an upper support tube, a lower sliding tube adapted to slide in the support tube, and a rotatable locking device fixedly provided on a top of the sliding tube. The sliding tube is adapted to manually raise or lower to a plurality of vertical positions relative to the support tube, and the sliding tube is adapted to be locked in a selected one of the vertical positions.