Abstract: A method and apparatus for making thin-film batteries having composite multi-layered electrolytes with soft electrolyte between hard electrolyte covering the negative and/or positive electrode, and the resulting batteries. In some embodiments, foil-core cathode sheets each having a cathode material (e.g., LiCoO2) covered by a hard electrolyte on both sides, and foil-core anode sheets having an anode material (e.g., lithium metal) covered by a hard electrolyte on both sides, are laminated using a soft (e.g., polymer gel) electrolyte sandwiched between alternating cathode and anode sheets. A hard glass-like electrolyte layer obtains a smooth hard positive-electrode lithium-metal layer upon charging, but when very thin, have randomly spaced pinholes/defects. When the hard layers are formed on both the positive and negative electrodes, one electrode's dendrite-short-causing defects on are not aligned with the other electrode's defects.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and a coolant circulating method are provided. The semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes: at least two chamber bodies; a chamber lid constituting common tops of at least the two chamber bodies; first and second manifolds supplying a process gas to at least the two chamber bodies, respectively; a third manifold supplying a cleaning gas to at least the two chamber bodies; and first and second coolant lines supplying and retrieving a coolant to the third manifold.

Abstract: A coating applicator apparatus applies coating upon a sheet substrate that is being transported by a sheet-carrying cylinder in a rotary sheet fed printing press. The coating applicator apparatus comprises an applicator roller that is being supplied with liquid coating, that is being engaged into contact with the sheet substrate, that is transferring coating to the sheet substrate, and that is being sequentially engaged and separated from the sheet substrate with an actuation apparatus operating in concert with the press rotation creating a clearance between the application roller and sheet substrate to allow protruding sheet grippers to pass without interference.

Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine utilizes flexible wick segments to transfer lane dressing to the applicator roll of the machine. The wick segments are caused to flex into and out of contacting engagement with a transfer roll associated with the applicator roll by rotatable cams that engage cam followers associated with the wick segments. The cams are all secured to a common cam shaft and are rotated in unison through successive short segments of rotational travel by an indexing motor that responds to a controller. Each wick segment has at least one spring that urges the segment into contacting engagement with the transfer roll, while the cam for that segment is disposed to engage the follower and flex the wick segment off the transfer roll against the action of the spring when the lobe of the cam is in contacting engagement with the follower.

Abstract: An apparatus to clean infant's pacifier anywhere with A small, clear, plastic container with a cleaning solution soaked sponge for storing pacifier when not in use, A sponge with a convex shape to conform to concave shape of pacifier mouthpiece for cleaning, A sponge with a crosscut center which allows nipple to be cleaned as it is inserted and removed, A cap that compresses the pacifier into the sponge to insure all surfaces make contact for cleaning, An attatched optional compartment to store additional or sanitized pacifier, and A small clip to allow Binky-Bath to be attached to diaper bag for easy reach. All parts of Binky-Bath are easily disassembled for easy cleaning. Replacement sponges can be purchased. Binky-Bath comes in attractive designs and themes for boys, girls and both sexes.

Abstract: A film forming apparatus includes a material reservoir that retains a material, at least one nozzle that discharges the material or a chemical species generated from the material as a precursor, and a chemical species generation section that generates the chemical species.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus for a very large area using a dual frequency is provided.

Abstract: A guard barrier arrangement is used in an O-ring seal arrangement to limit reactive species in coming into contact with an O-ring. The arrangement is supported in a chamber passage for exposure to the reactive species. An o-ring is compressed so as to peripherally resiliently bias the guard ring arrangement further into the chamber passage configuration toward the chamber interior to limit access of the reactive species to the o-ring. The passage configuration can use a narrowing surface arrangement against which the barrier arrangement is urged. The barrier can include an annular configuration that can change responsive to being biased into the chamber passage configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and components for milking apparatus, in particular to milk extracting devices. Especially it relates to components of such devices such as liners (20). The novel devices include a material, selected from the group consisting of thermo-plastic elastomers, as defined in ISO 18064, plasticized PVC, Vinyl TPE, the material exhibiting the following properties: a hardness between 25 shore A and 50 shore D; a Young's modulus between 0.1 MPa and 50 MPa; a tensile strength above 0.5 MPa; and a minimum elongation of 50% without breakage.

Abstract: An improving structure of a feeding device of the present invention, comprising: a feeding device, an electrical controlling circuit, wherein a network signal transmitting interface is located at a side surface of the feeding device, the network signal transmitting interface can be an existing circuit socket or a wireless transmitting antenna, or even both, the network signal transmitting interface provides an external connection for an Internet system. A feeding outlet is located inside the feeding device so that a feeding process can be proceeded by a pre-set signal.

Abstract: A feeding station for dispensing food or water to small animals. The feeding station having two support members at an angle to one another, and a plurality of apertures in said support members in sets of upper and lower cooperating apertures. A bottle having an angular configuration is adapted to be inserted in said apertures in the support members. The angle or bend in the bottle abuts against one of the support members preventing the bottle from “falling out” of the feeding station. The bottle are further retained in the housing by abutting against the other support member and a resilient strap from above, which permits the lamb or other small animal to “bunt” the bottle to simulate natural feeding. The feeding station is adapted to mounted on a vertical member and feed more than one small animal at a time.

Abstract: A litter sifter and method for using. A litter sifter includes a lower portion having through-holes. An upper portion is connected to the lower portion. Handles are connected to the upper portion. The litter sifter having a flange. A distance between any two through-holes is equal to a distance between any other two through-holes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a basin capable of containing aquatic animals—especially experimental animals—which comprises: a front housing compartment (1) in which there is a lower point (3) for collecting the organic material to be removed; an equipment compartment (4) at the back of the basin, connected to said housing compartment; a drainage device, in said equipment compartment (4), which comprises an “overflow” pipe (6) fixed to a siphon (7); said drainage device being capable of moving down in order to operate said siphon (7); a partition (8) between said housing compartment (1) and said equipment compartment (4), said partition being capable of keeping the animals inside the housing compartment and letting the water pass into the equipment compartment.

Abstract: A pet cage with supporting structures includes an upwardly and outwardly extending apron surrounding the base of the cage configured to redirect ejected debris into a waste drawer inside its base, and at least one latch to position and retain a lower portion of the cage with a gap between the cage and the apron so that there is a generally unimpeded path through which the debris may pass. The latch is capable of releasably, self latching on the cage when the cage is lowered thereon. The cage further includes a waste drawer including side and rear walls having upper tapered portions that extend outwardly and flexibly seal against inner walls of the base of the cage to inhibit liquid or solid waste from passing between them and collecting beneath the waste drawer. A multi-leg stand for the base is also included that assembles without fasteners and is engaged, positioned and releasably retained by at least one pair of grippers disposed on the underside of the base.

Abstract: This invention comprises a series of lightweight, easily transportable identical frame pieces attached together to form an expandable pet enclosure that can be assembled into a multiplicity of configurations, optionally with a floor or a roof that comprises the same frame pieces.

Abstract: A cellulose particulate provides a safe and aesthetic bedding or litter material for small animals. The material may be provided in bright white or in vivid colors. Brightness and color clarity are maintained during manufacture by apparatus having non-corroding surfaces. The material offers aesthetic elements in small animal cages or enclosures. The material may be formed into particles having no sharp edges or corners. This provides a safe and comfortable bedding or litter material for small animals.

Abstract: A remotely activated pet beacon for facilitating the rescue of pets in distress is disclosed. The pet beacon provides a control circuit for controlling the pet beacon's response to events, a communication system for facilitating remote activation of the pet beacon and for interactive, remote communication with a selected entity, a distress indicator for signaling that a pet is in need of assistance, and an actuator for initiating communication with a selected entity using the communication system built into the pet beacon.

Abstract: A harness system for interconnecting canine and human members comprising a human harness having interconnected webbing and belt members for embracing the body of a human being, a canine harness having interconnected webbing members adapted to embrace and support the body of a dog and releasable buckles, connectors and straps for interconnecting the human harness and the canine harness in a manner that juxtaposes the dog against the back of the human being for rappelling activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hands-free leash comprising a length, a body, an opening in the body, and a first connector attached to the body. The length of the leash is manually adjustable by linking the first connector to the opening defined in the body. In an embodiment, the leash includes a container secured thereto with a plurality of storage compartments for retaining miscellaneous items therein.

Abstract: A dog marking prevention garment having a pant made of non-waterproof material, and having an upper cross strap detachably secured to the pant waistband and the upper cross strap extending from said waist band to the collar. Also a lower linear strap is detachably secured to the pant waistband, and the lower linear strap extending from said waist band to the collar.

Abstract: Process to use water, methyl alcohol, and baking soda to make hydrogen and oxygen to increase fuel mileage on gasoline, diesel and LP gas engines using the process generally known as “Electrolysis” with many modifications. A device and method for producing hydrogen and oxygen gases from Water Solutions and simultaneously using the gases produced to supplement fuels used to operate the vehicle or engine. The solution used in the Electrolytic container is water and sodium bicarbonate [baking soda]. The hydrogen and oxygen-producing device is powered by as many as 5,500 amperes [DC or AC], generator or alternator, using the vehicle engine alternator or generator to produce the current to power the electrolytic cell. The electrolytic container is kept at a constant solution level. The water solution temperature may be controlled by either a low-pressure air conditioning line, a water-cooling line with a thermostatic control valve, on-off temperature control switch or water-cooling fins.

Abstract: A method to control valves during multi-stroke cylinder operation. Valves are controlled to improve emissions and engine torque resolution.

Abstract: A recoil starter comprising a housing (1) that is stationary mounted relative to an engine; a moving unit rotatable about a stationary axis (8) of rotation in the housing, the moving unit comprising a line pulley (2) onto which a pulling line (3) is winded, an inner end of the pulling line being anchored near a centre of the line pulley (2) and an outer, free end of which reaches through an aperture formed through a wall of the housing (1); a return spring (4) connected to the line pulley (2), said return spring arranged to be stretched by the line pulley when the line pulley is rotated about said axis (8) in result of pulling the pulling line (3) off from the line pulley, and which is operative upon return to rewind the pulling line onto the line pulley; a carrier (6) driven by said line pulley for rotation about said stationary axis (8); a swinging pawl (5) supported on the carrier (6), said pawl driven by said carrier in rotation to engage a crank shaft of the engine for transferring upon said crank shaft

Abstract: A combustion tool has a housing with an air intake end and an opposite bumper end, a combustion-powered power source in the housing including a cylinder encircling a reciprocating piston associated with a driver blade, and having at least one air port located at the bumper end below the piston. At least one air intake is located adjacent the air intake end and is provided with an air filter. At least one air passageway is provided in fluid communication with the at least one air port and in operational relationship with the air filter.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided with a plurality of valves, including a main driving valve and a driven valve, each of which can be lifted in response to an instruction from a control apparatus, and a lift sensor which detects a lift amount of the main driving valve. The control apparatus controls the lift of the driven and main driving valves based on an output of the lift sensor. The engine may also include a proximity sensor which detects whether the position of the driven valve is within a predetermined range, and a crank angle sensor. The control apparatus monitors the output of the proximity sensor to determine whether the driven valve is out of synchronization with respect to the crank angle, and performs an initial driving control that initializes the positions of the driven and main driving valves corresponding to the driven valve when loss of synchronization is detected.

Abstract: A variable stroke valve drive for an internal combustion engine, including an intermediate lever which is slidingly arranged on a crank path of a crank arm the intermediate lever has a working cam with null lifting cam and lifting cam portions. The working cam contacts a gas exchange valve via an intermediate element. A first adjustment element rotates the intermediate lever against a spring element around a point located near the crank, the intermediate lever being displaceable along the crank path by a second adjustment element. The first adjustment element is provided with a cam plate whose radius continuously increases or reduces on a circumference with respect to an axis of rotation. The inventive variable stroke valve drive substantially reduces wear in a valve drive.

Abstract: A valve timing adjusting device includes: a first rotary body which rotates in synchronization with one of a crankshaft and a camshaft and into which lubricating fluid is supplied; a second rotary body which rotates in synchronization with the other; a torque producing unit for producing control torque; and a phase change unit including a planetary gear mechanism in which a planetary gear is engaged with a sun gear in such a way as to be able to perform a planetary motion. The phase change unit changes a relative rotational phase between the first rotary body and the second rotary body by utilizing the control torque transmitted from the torque producing unit to the planetary gear mechanism and has a space at an interface where the first rotary body is brought into sliding contact with the planetary gear.

Abstract: A cylinder head cover for a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine having a gasket element between the cylinder head and the cylinder head cover in which the gasket element includes a vacuum chamber which is open on at least one side and produces a seal between the cylinder head cover and the cylinder head when a vacuum is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve timing mechanism, in particular for four-cycle engines, having the following components: a rocker arm frame (2) which has two bars (34, 35) for accommodating rocker arms; hydraulic elements (6); a steel sheet part which is arranged between the hydraulic elements (6) and the rocker arm frame (2); a pressurized oil line; deep-drawn steel sheet rocker arms (1) which are configured uniformly, having a U-shaped cross section, a cylindrical roller, a cap (4) for a supporting ball (5) of the hydraulic element (6), and having contact elements for the valve stems of the inlet and outlet valves. According to the invention, the manufacturing costs of the steel sheet rocker arms are reduced by the fact that the outer pistons (9) of the hydraulic elements (6) are guided in blind bores (8) of the rocker arm frame (2), and by the fact that a steel disk (11) is arranged at the bottom of the blind bores (8) as a stop for the inner piston (10).

Abstract: A force transmitting device (4) for a valve drive (1) of an internal combustion engine (2) with a hydraulic valve lash compensating device (6) is provided. The force transmitting device (4) has a hollow cylindrical compensating piston (13), which on one end defines a working chamber (35) of the valve lash compensating device (6) and on the other end encloses an internal hydraulic medium reservoir (15) used to supply the working chamber (35). This is connected to a hydraulic medium supply (16) of the internal combustion engine (2) and is protected from a return flow of hydraulic medium in the direction of the hydraulic medium supply (16) by means of a valve plate (26), which can be pressurized and which can move axially, in that the valve plate (26) interacts in a sealing way with an axial annular surface (28) of the compensating piston (13) for a non-pressurized hydraulic medium supply (16).

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided in an all terrain vehicle in order to improve the control performance for effecting optimal combustion in an engine by accurately measuring the temperature of air introduced into the engine. The air cleaner includes an air cleaner case disposed behind an engine, a throttle valve disposed between the engine and the air cleaner case, and connecting tube for connecting the air cleaner case and the throttle valve with each other. A temperature sensor is disposed in either a front or rear face of the air cleaner case. Optionally, the temperature sensor is disposed in the connecting tube.

Abstract: An intake module (1) for an internal combustion engine including a plurality of intake tracts (2, 3, 4, 5) in each of which two intake pipe openings (21, 22; 31, 32; 41, 42; 51, 52) are formed. One of the intake pipe openings (21, 31, 41, 51) in each intake tract has a constant cross section, and the second intake pipe opening has a flow cross section which can be varied depending on the operating mode of the engine. The two intake pipe openings in each intake tract are separated from each other by a partition (23, 33, 43, 53) which is inserted into a housing (6) in which the intake tracts (2, 3, 4, 5) are formed, and a movable component (7) is mounted on each of the partitions (23, 33, 43, 53) for varying the flow cross section of the second intake pipe opening (22, 32, 42, 52) of the respective intake tract.

Abstract: The purpose of the intake system, which is disposed in a limited space above the engine, is to improve engine performance by preventing increase in both temperature and resistance of intake air, and also to reduce noise of the intake air. In the intake system, a rear wall extending downwardly is formed in a lower half body that is joined to a rear end of an engine cover, and a mounting frame section for attaching an element is formed in a rear wall section. An upstream-side casing is formed forward of the rear wall section. An intake duct has a downstream end connected to a front surface of the upstream-side casing adjacent to a transmission. Further, the intake duct extends widthwise of the vehicle and has an upstream end opened to the side edge of the engine cover adjacent to the transmission. A resonance chamber casing is joined to the side departing from the transmission through a communication pipe forward of the upstream-side casing.

Abstract: A drive system for an internal combustion engine including an endless chain connecting a drive sprocket on a crankshaft to a driven sprocket on a camshaft. The drive system is comprised of at least one balance shaft and a torsion bar. The balance shaft has a first end for connection to the drive sprocket and a center bore. The torsion bar is located within the center bore of the balance shaft. The torsion bar has a first end for connection to the drive sprocket and a second end fixedly attached to the inner end of the center bore. The torsion bar absorbs torsional vibrations and isolates torsional vibrations due to inertia of the balance shaft caused by the crankshaft. Bearings are located between the first end of the torsion bar and the center bore of the balance shaft, to center the torsion bar within the balance shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bearing system that can reduce the relative velocity between a bearing member and a rotation shaft and a rotating member to decrease a load on the bearing member although the rotation shaft and the rotating member rotate in opposite directions with the bearing member therebetween. A bearing system of the present invention includes a case and a rotation shaft supported by the case. A rotating member is disposed coaxially outside the rotation shaft and rotates in the direction opposite to that of the rotation shaft. A housing is interposed between the rotation shaft and the rotating member and is fixed to the case. A bearing member that rotatably supports the rotating member is interposed between the housing and the rotating member.

Abstract: A filtering system provides an oil flow to a filter carried by a support offset from a down tube of a motorcycle frame. An engine mounted bracket directs oil flow to be filtered to a cap assembly which is attached to an oil conduit. A threaded tubular member of the cap assembly permits rotational positioning of the attached conduit end, and positioning of the conduit, to facilitate conduit passage past motorcycle components to the filter support.

Abstract: A method for modifying a small diesel engine from a horizontal drive or crankshaft orientation into a vertical crankshaft orientation incorporates blocking of existing oil flow paths to rocker arms of the engine and replacement with pressurized low volume oil flow. In one form, tubing is added to direct oil from an oil pump onto the rocker arm mechanism. Additional tubing is then added to provide for oil drainage from the valve area to the oil reservoir in the engine crankcase.

Abstract: A filter housing, in particular for an air filter for the air intake tract of an internal combustion engine, in which the filter housing (16) includes at least one upper housing section (12) and at least one lower housing section (11) which can be assembled to each other in a sealed manner. The housing sections (11, 12) are produced as centrifugally cast parts and have a geometrically defined outer face (A) and a geometrically defined inner face (I) configured such that the outer face of one of the housing sections (11, 12) can be connected to the inner face of the other housing section, whereby the housing sections can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner and can fit one another snugly.

Abstract: An air intake apparatus configured to combine air filtered separately through a plurality of air cleaners and lead it to a single throttle body suppresses or prevents variation in the pressure of airflow introduced from a plurality of intake paths to the single throttle body. Outside air is introduced to the plurality of air cleaners by a single air cleaner inlet. The air cleaner inlet has a chamber of a predetermined capacity which has a single intake duct, and a plurality of branching passages which branch off from the chamber into the same number as there are air cleaners and are connected to the separate air cleaners.

Abstract: A method of initially operating an internal combustion engine including operating the engine in a start-up mode is provided. The start-up mode includes injecting at least two fuel pre-shots wherein a first of the fuel pre-shots is smaller in quantity than a last of the fuel pre-shots. An engine is provided including an electronic controller with a computer readable medium having a control algorithm recorded thereon, the control algorithm including means for commanding injection of a main fuel shot and at least two fuel pre-shots wherein a first of the fuel pre-shots is smaller in quantity than a last of the fuel pre-shots.

Abstract: In a failure detection system of coils that produce outputs in response to rotation of a crankshaft of a general-purpose engine (including a power coil that produces an output indicative of the engine speed), the outputs produced by the coils are inputted to determine whether the coils produce the outputs, and it is discriminated that one of the coils (i.e., power coil) has failed when the coil does not produce the output, thereby enabling detection of failure such as wire breaking of the power coil and preventing overrunning of the engine and other such problems.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine control apparatus controls an air intake mass at an idle state after a start of an internal combustion engine based on a correction mass of the air intake mass calculated based on a desired value of the air intake mass and a measured value of the air intake mass. The air intake mass is controlled based on an idle speed control variable corresponding to the desired value of the air intake mass, and an idle speed control variable at when the correction mass is calculated. Each idle speed control variable includes a degree of a throttle opening or a degree of an idle speed control valve opening.

Abstract: A system for controlling idle air flow for an engine. The system includes an idle air control valve, a stepper motor, and a controller. The idle air control valve has a first hard stop and a second hard stop. The stepper motor is coupled to the idle air control valve and configured to manipulate the position of the idle air control valve. The controller is in communication with the stepper motor to provide a driving signal. Further, the controller is configured to drive the idle air control valve to the first hard stop and then drive the idle air control valve to the second hard stop after receiving an engine shutdown command.

Abstract: In an auto-choke system for a general-purpose engine, it is determined whether the operator has operated a combination switch to enable ignition in the engine and based on the result of this determination, the operation of a choke motor (actuator) is controlled to regulate the opening of the choke valve, specifically the operation of the choke motor is controlled to fully open the choke valve when ignition is found to be disabled. As a result, jetting of fuel is minimized and flooding prevented when the recoil starter is manipulated with ignition disabled. In addition, the operation of the choke motor is controlled to fully close the choke valve when ignition is found to be enabled, thereby enhancing the starting performance of the engine.

Abstract: The invention provides a throttle valve control apparatus provided with a throttle sensor which is in trouble at a low possibility and has a long service life, whereby an accurate output of a throttle opening degree can be obtained. The throttle valve control apparatus of an internal combustion engine ahs a throttle opening degree sensor constituted by a non-contact sensor using hole elements.

Abstract: A control system used with an engine determines a fuel injection timing according to a detected engine operating condition and fuel injection is executed through a fuel injection valve. The target ignition timings of the fuel are set according to the detected engine operating condition and stored in a memory. An ignition delay of the actual ignition timing relative to the target ignition timing and a cetane number of the fuel are calculated. Control values of the recirculation amount of exhaust gases are set according to the detected engine operating condition and stored in the memory. The stored control value is retrieved and the recirculation amount of exhaust gases is controlled using the retrieved control value. A correction amount of the recirculation amount of exhaust gases is calculated according to the estimated cetane number and the recirculation amount of exhaust gases is controlled using the corrected control value.

Abstract: A control system for an internal combustion engine having a fuel injector located in a combustion chamber of the engine for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber. The fuel injection timing stored in a fuel injection timing map is retrieved according to the detected engine operating condition to determine the fuel injection timing. An actual ignition timing of the fuel injected into the combustion chamber is detected. An ignition delay of the actual ignition timing with respect to the target ignition timing, which is set according to the engine operating condition and a fuel injection timing correction amount, is calculated according to the calculated ignition delay. The fuel injection timing is corrected with the fuel injection timing correction amount, and the fuel injection is executed according to the corrected fuel injection timing.

Abstract: Internal combustion engine and method with compression and expansion chambers of variable volume, a combustion chamber, a variable intake valve for controlling air intake to the compression chamber, a variable outlet valve for controlling communication between the compression chamber and the combustion chamber, means for introducing fuel into the combustion chamber to form a mixture of fuel and air which burns and expands in the combustion chamber, a variable inlet valve for controlling communication between the combustion chamber and the expansion chamber, a variable exhaust valve for controlling exhaust flow from the expansion chamber, means for monitoring temperature and pressure conditions, and a computer responsive to the temperature and pressure conditions for controlling opening and closing of the valves and introduction of fuel into to the combustion chamber to optimize engine efficiency over a wide range of engine load conditions The relative volumes of the compression and expansion chambers and the

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for an internal combustion engine, includes a valve element whose switched position depends at least indirectly on the switched state of a piezoelectric actuator that is acted on by a tubular, largely cylindrical prestressing device, which is manufactured out of a plate-shaped starting material and has at least two longitudinal edges that abut each other in such a way that the longitudinal rigidity is altered in this region. The prestressing device has at least one region whose longitudinal rigidity differs from that of a neighboring region and is situated in relation to the abutting longitudinal edges so as to reduce the bending moment that acts on the piezoelectric actuator and is generated by the altered longitudinal rigidity in the region of the abutting longitudinal edges.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for internal combustion engines having a plurality of fuel injectors, in which the fuel injectors each have one high-pressure connection and one low-pressure connection, and the low-pressure connections discharge into at least one manifold line. The system has a means, located between the manifold line and a pressureless fuel return, for maintaining the fuel pressure; at least one throttle is located between the low-pressure connection of each fuel injector and the means for maintaining the fuel pressure.