Abstract: A medication dispensing tracking and scheduling system can include a magnetic tracking assembly having a time display portion, a patient identification portion and an adjustable tracking portion. The magnetic tracking assembly can be prominently displayed on suitable metal surfaces such as, for example, a kitchen appliance, so as to be easily visible and to avoid misplacing the various portions of the magnetic tracking assembly. The time display portion can include a time scale corresponding to the hours of the day. The instruction portion can include dosing and dispensing information for the medication. The adjustable tracking portion can allow for adjustable tracking of prior and upcoming times for dispensing medication.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to apparatuses for crystal growth. More specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus that improves the hydrothermal growth of crystals, via the use of one or more thermally driven circulation loops. In one embodiment, the present invention provides crystal growth apparatuses that contain an improved crystal growth environment thereby yielding improved quality control and crystal uniformity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for growing bulk single crystals of silicon carbide is provided. The apparatus includes a sublimation chamber with a silicon vapor species phase outlet that allows the selective passage of atomic silicon vapor species while minimizing the concurrent passage of other vapor phase species. The apparatus can provide control of vapor phase stoichiometry within the sublimation chamber, which in turn can allow the production of bulk silicon carbide single crystals with reduced intrinsic point defects concentration.

Abstract: Synthetic monocrystalline diamond compositions having one or more monocrystalline diamond layers formed by chemical vapor deposition, the layers including one or more layers having an increased concentration of one or more impurities (such as boron and/or isotopes of carbon), as compared to other layers or comparable layers without such impurities. Such compositions provide an improved combination of properties, including color, strength, velocity of sound, electrical conductivity, and control of defects. A related method for preparing such a composition is also described., as well as a system for use in performing such a method, and articles incorporating such a composition.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is an apparatus for producing a polycrystalline silicon ingot for a solar cell, which has uniform crystal grains formed by solidifying silicon melted in a crucible using a cooling plate. The polycrystalline silicon ingot producing apparatus includes: a crucible for melting silicon; conveying shafts for adjusting the height of the crucible; heaters for heating the crucible; and a cooling plate located below the crucible for cooling the crucible.

Abstract: A system and method are provided to facilitate dual damascene interconnect integration with two imprint acts. The method provides for creation of a pair of translucent imprint molds containing the dual damascene pattern to be imprinted. The first imprint mold of the pair contains the via features of the dual damascene pattern and the second imprint mold of the pair contains the trench features. The via feature imprint mold is brought into contact with a first imaging layer deposited upon a first transfer layer which is deposited upon a dielectric layer of a substrate. The trench feature imprint mold is brought into contact with a second imaging layer deposited upon a second transfer layer which is deposited upon the first imaging layer of the substrate. When each imaging layer is exposed to a source of illumination, it cures with a structure matching the features of the corresponding imprint mold.

Abstract: A ring assembly is provided for a substrate support used in a substrate processing chamber, the substrate support comprising an annular ledge and an inner perimeter sidewall. In one version, the ring assembly comprises (i) an L-shaped isolator ring comprising a horizontal leg resting on the annular ledge of the support, and a vertical leg abutting the inner perimeter sidewall of the support, and (ii) a deposition ring comprising an annular band having an overlap ledge that overlaps the horizontal leg of the isolator ring. In another version, the deposition ring comprises a dielectric annular band that surrounds and overlaps the annular ledge of the support, and a bracket and fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the vaporization of materials with a vaporizer tube or the like, which includes at least one discharge port for the vaporized material. The vaporizer tube is connected with a vapor distributor and comprises at least two separately heatable vaporizer units. In the vaporizer tube are provided an upper and a lower piston, which are separated by a gap. The at least two separate vaporizer units encompass at least the lower and/or the upper piston in the form of tongs.

Abstract: A system for processing a substrate is provided which includes at least one atomic layer deposition (ALD) chamber for depositing a barrier layer containing tantalum and at least one physical vapor deposition (PVD) metal seed chamber for depositing a metal seed layer on the barrier layer. The at least one ALD chamber may be in fluid communication with a first precursor source providing a tantalum-containing compound and a second precursor source. In one example, the tantalum-containing compound is an organometallic tantalum precursor, such as PDMAT. In another example, the second precursor source contains a nitrogen precursor, such as ammonia. The PDMAT may have a chlorine concentration of about 100 ppm or less, preferably, about 30 ppm or less, and more preferably, about 5 ppm or less. In some examples, the PVD metal seed chamber is used to deposit a copper-containing metal seed layer.

Abstract: A microwave plasma processing apparatus which easily ensures uniformity and stability of plasma in response to changes of process conditions and the like. The microwave plasma processing apparatus 100 generates plasma of a process gas in a chamber by microwave and performs plasma processing to a work to be processed by using the plasma. On a plate 27 composed of a conductor covering the outer circumference of a micro wave transmitting board 28, two or more holes 42 for propagating microwave from an edge part of the microwave transmitting board 28 to an inner part of the holes 42 are formed. Volume adjusting mechanisms 43 and 45 adjust the volume of the holes to adjust impedance of each unit when the microwave transmitting board 28 is divided by unit to which each of the holes 42 belongs, and electric field distribution of the microwave transmitting board 28 is controlled.

Abstract: A radiofrequency plasma reactor (1) for the treatment of substantially large sized substrates is disclosed, comprising between the electrodes (3, 5) of the plasma reactor a solid or gaseous dielectric layer (11) having a non planar-shaped surface-profile, said profile being defined for compensating a process non uniformity in the reactor or generating a given distribution profile.

Abstract: An apparatus of processing a substrate includes a chamber, a susceptor in the chamber, a plasma-generating unit for generating plasma in the chamber, a power source unit providing power to the plasma-generating unit, and ground lines connected to peripheries of the susceptor, wherein a ratio of a total width of the ground lines to a perimeter of the susceptor is within a range of 2% to 15%.

Abstract: In an evaporation source, a separable heater is used when an organic thin film is formed on a substrate in order to realize full-colors so that it is possible to correspond to crucibles of various capacities. The evaporation source comprises a crucible in which an organic material which is an organic thin film material is accommodated, and the crucible includes a heating unit and at least one spray nozzle for spraying the organic material onto a substrate. In the heating unit, a heater divided into at least two parts is provided on the external surface of the crucible at uniform intervals, and the heaters are separately disposed with respect to each other, but are connected to each other by connecting members. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform an additional design whenever the capacity of the crucible is changed, it is not necessary to exchange the evaporation source, and it is possible to reduce cost and to improve repairing ability.

Abstract: The present invention is a table for supporting a substrate to be processed, comprising a metallic member, and a ceramic plate laminated to the top surface of the metallic member, characterized in that an electrostatic chuck electrode is embedded in the ceramic plate, that a groove for forming a cooling medium passageway is made in at least one of the back surface of the ceramic plate and the top surface of the metallic member, and that the ceramic plate and the metallic member are joined together with an adhesive layer.

Abstract: An elongated teat cup liner (1) located inside said teat cup, which is having a proximal portion in communication to the milking vacuum system and the milk pail and a distal portion in communication with the animal teat; said teat cup liner comprising: a plurality of segments (1f-1h) barriered by a means of one or more rings (1a); and, a vacuum duct comprising a plurality of vacuum valves (3b-3d); each of said valve is in communication with one or more rings and is adapted to provide a reversible inflation/deflation of elastomeric rubber-like sleeve.

Abstract: A method for controlling he milking by a milking machine comprises the steps of: (i) controlling (47) a milking vacuum so that the milking vacuum is varied through the vacuum levels of a given range, while a milking animal is milked by the aid of the milking vacuum; (ii) monitoring (43) a milk flow from the milking animal during the variation of the vacuum levels; (iii) setting (49) the milking vacuum to the lowest vacuum level of the given range, for which the milk flow from the milking animal is at least a given fraction of the highest milk flow monitored while the milking vacuum is varied; and (iv) keeping (51) the milking vacuum at the set vacuum level during a following part of the milking of the milking animal.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a novel and unique bird feeder base that includes a main body having a bottom edge where the bottom edge defines a bore having an inner surface. The inner surface of the bore has at least one female thread member residing and extending less than 360 degrees about such inner surface. Most importantly, the female thread member can be formed without the need for time consuming drilling and tapping. In addition, the bore and female thread member on the inner surface thereof is threadably engagable with a male threaded accessory, such as a mounting post, seed tray or squirrel guard.

Abstract: A portable toilet for an animal, including a catchment part; and a collection part, wherein the catchment part is arranged over the collection part and is shaped to channel urine into the collection part.

Abstract: A litter containment and disposal apparatus, the apparatus comprising: an open top rectangular portion having a bottom with at least one cutout opening therein and at least three sides; a base portion in communication with the bottom having a drawer, wherein the drawer is directly below and slightly larger than the at least one cutout opening; and an absorbent bag container, wherein the absorbent bag container is smaller than the drawer and adapted to fit inside the drawer and the absorbent bag container contains an absorbent material

Abstract: A bottle holder for a laboratory guinea pig cage with two longitudinal walls and two transverse walls, has two elongated walls, a bottom connecting the elongated walls with one another, and a bent over element configured to be fitted on an upper edge of one of the walls of the cage.

Abstract: The vehicular animal carrier is a vehicle door-mounted support for an animal, such as a small dog. The vehicular animal carrier includes a platform having a peripheral wall defining a recess adapted for receiving the animal. A rear wall is mounted to a rear end of the platform and projects upwardly therefrom. An upper portion of the rear wall arcuately projects rearwardly therefrom. A planar member projects downwardly from the top edge of the rear wall, forming a hook. The planar member is inserted between the vehicle window and an inner portion of the vehicle door to support the platform above the vehicle seat. A pair of side plates may be releasably mounted to side edges of the platform in order to provide shade for the animal. A pad layer may be placed within the recess for the animal's comfort.

Abstract: A cat toy park having an open configuration and a closed configuration, comprising: a base having opposing base portions and a substantially centrally disposed base portion, the opposing base portions hingedly connected to the substantially centrally disposed base portion, the opposing base portions and the substantially centrally disposed base portion substantially collinear with each other when the cat toy park is in the open configuration, the opposing base portions substantially transverse to the substantially centrally disposed base portion when the cat toy park is in the closed configuration; support arms adapted to be releasably attached to the base and releasably connected one to the other, the support arms extending above the base, when the cat toy park is in the open configuration; at least one cat toy adapted to be removably attached to the cat toy park, and typically having a plurality of replaceable suspended and base mounted cat toys.

Abstract: A toy for animals, comprising an outer, hollow shell member of elastomeric material. The shell member has at least one hole to provide communication between the hollow interior and the exterior thereof. A hollow, flexible insert is disposed within the shell member and is at least partially in contact therewith. The hollow insert can have a recessed portion or an integral center core. An acoustic cartridge is disposed in a port of the hollow insert.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention recites an apparatus and method for housing pet identification tags via a modified pet collar. The present invention comprises an identification tag holder that has a belt member with a means for mounting the belt member about a portion of an animal. The belt member also has a billfold-like compartment with a transparent window disposed about a front side of the billfold-like compartment, and an aperture disposed about a length of the billfold-like compartment. The aperture has a length and width large enough to accommodate at least one identification tag, and the aperture provides access to the interior of the billfold-like compartment, with the interior of the billfold-like compartment adapted to receive at least one identification tag so that the identification tag is visible through the transparent window disposed about the front side of the billfold-like compartment.

Abstract: An integrated fluidized bed ash cooler for a fluidized bed boiler, particularly a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler, employs at least two fluidized bed sections positioned in series along a solids flow path. Each section contains fluidizing means, the first section along the solids path being separated from a following section with a threshold. The first section contains means for measuring a bed temperature in the vicinity of the fluidizing means and at a higher elevation within the fluidized bed. Means are provided for removing oversized bed material from the first section to facilitate the removal of ash while minimizing the possibility of ash plugging during operation.

Abstract: A tubular collector for precipitating electrically loaded aerosols from a gas stream stands vertically in a gas stream duct. The stream flows upwards in said section. The tubular collector comprises at least one group of pipe bundle which extends at the most over the internal width of the duct and comprising at least one dimensionally stable pipe bundle whose lower side or side that faces the flow rests on a grating or perforated metal sheet connected to an electric reference potential. At least the top side or side away from the stream of a group of pipe bundles is uniformly sprayed with rinsing liquid. The pipes of a group of pipe bundles are held apart by spacers so that the stream flows over their outer and inner sides. The pipes of a group of pipe bundles are identical and have different adjustment heights. The pipes have such a length that at least when a turbulent flow enters one pipe, a laminar gas stream is formed downstream.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention, in the case of an apparatus in which a liquid containing material having a lower boiling point than that of the liquid is made to flow down along an external surface of a guide, during which time the lower boiling point material is evaporated, to provide a specific apparatus that can be operated stably for a prolonged period of time on an industrial scale such that not less than 1 ton/hr of the liquid is subjected to the evaporation, and furthermore to provide a specific industrial evaporation apparatus in which there are no problems due to degeneration caused by some of the liquid residing in the apparatus for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: An efficient high-temperature water vapor generator includes a combustion chamber and a surrounding structure, wherein a cavity is located therebetween. Water is pumped into the cavity at a location near a first end of the combustion chamber. Water is removed from the cavity at a location near a second end of the combustion chamber, opposite the first end. The water removed from the cavity is injected into the combustion chamber at a location near the first end. Fuel and air are also introduced into the combustion chamber at the first end. The fuel and air are ignited near the first end of the combustion chamber, thereby creating high-temperature water vapor, and pre-heating the water in the cavity surrounding the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A steam generator circulation system is provided and includes a boiler feed pump for forcing water through an economizer, and through the waterwall tubes of an evaporator. A separator receives a mixture of steam and water and sends the steam to a steam utilization unit such as a superheater. A valve is provided below the separator. If the valve is open, the saturated water from the separator is mixed with feedwater and recirculated through the tubes of the evaporator. If the valve is closed, recirculation is terminated. At loads below the critical point, the valve below the separator system would be open and the boiler would operate like a natural circulation drum boiler. At loads above the critical point, the valve below the separator system would be closed resulting in a boiler that operates like a once-through boiler.

Abstract: A boiler for making super heated steam by indirect heat exchange of water against a hot gas, said boiler being a vertically oriented vessel comprising a spirally formed conduit around the vertical axis of the vessel, which vessel is provided with an inlet for hot gas fluidly connected to the lower end of the conduit for upwardly passage of hot gas through the spirally formed conduit, an outlet for cooled gas fluidly connected to the upper end of the conduit, an inlet for fresh water and a vessel outlet for super heated steam, said vessel further provided with a water bath space in the lower end of the vessel and a saturated steam collection space above said water bath space, said spirally formed conduit comprising of a spirally formed evaporating section located in the water bath space and a spirally formed super heater section at the upper end of the vessel, wherein the conduit of the super heater section is surrounded by a second conduit forming an annular space between said super heater conduit and said se

Abstract: Improvements of internal combustion engine brought in by this invention includes extracting four stroke engine cycle to two stroke cycle by construction of corresponsive partition, fuel inlet and emission outlet forming a pathway in combustion chamber allowing fresh fuel refilling and emission exhaustion processing simultaneously and between time for piston moving from downward turning to upward, improving operation of bifurcated legs by construction of corresponsive ditches and rims, introducing a power-dispersing unit consisting members of gears of axle, disperse, ratchet and swing to reduce powerful impacting force from combustion to acceptable on main axle evenly around, introducing a two fuel combustion process consuming two fuels instead of one taking advantage of economical, environmental and powerful second fuels by a consecutive spraying process.

Abstract: An improved configuration for an opposing piston-opposing cylinder (“OPOC”) internal combustion engine with a single camshaft to reduce friction between the pistons and the cylinder walls during the combustion phase of the engine cycle. The improvements are presented in two embodiments that provide offsets between the bore axes of the cylinders and the crankshaft axis of rotation to cause the connecting rods to achieve an orientation substantially parallel to the cylinder bore at TDC and shortly thereafter.

Abstract: A rail used as a torsional stop for the valve train of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The rail includes spaces (10) which are arranged in a row spaced apart at a distance from one another within the rail (8) and accommodate inserted valve lifters provided as roller tappets (9). Two parallel torsional stop areas (15) are configured on the outer surface of each roller tappet (9) in the form of planar flattened zones in order to secure the roller tappet (9) against rotation about the central longitudinal axis thereof. The torsional stop areas (15) rest against guide areas of the rail (8), which are located inside the associated accommodating space (10).

Abstract: A variable valve actuating apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a first valve actuating mechanism to vary a first valve operating condition, and a second valve actuating mechanism to vary a second valve operating condition. A controller controls the first valve actuating mechanism to satisfy a predetermined engine starting condition before a start of a cranking operation or during the cranking operation, with respect to an engine operating condition including the second valve operating condition controlled by the second valve actuating mechanism.

Abstract: A shaft mounting device for an internal combustion engine includes a bearing body having a mounting base for engaging an engine structure, and a semi-circular bore which is serviced by a lubricant distribution channel. An integral flow regulator, which is formed in place as a partial hydraulic obstruction, is located within the lubricant distribution channel. Because the flow restriction is integral, a separately machined flow restrictor is eliminated.

Abstract: A cylinder head for an internal combustion engine includes a casting having a number of camshaft support bulkheads. Each of the support bulkheads has a portion of a parent bore bearing for mounting a camshaft. A bulkhead thrust surface is formed in an outer surface of at least one of the support bulkheads. A camshaft is rotatably mounted upon the support bulkheads. The camshaft has at least one thrust bearing member abutting a bulkhead thrust surface which is provided with lubricating oil by means of a radially extending, surface-piercing lubricant distribution channel formed in the bulkhead thrust surface, such that oil flowing in the parent bearing will be caused to be deposited upon the bulkhead thrust surface as well as upon the camshaft thrust surface.

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly includes first and second rocker arms defining a pivot location. The first rocker arm includes, toward a first axial end thereof adjacent the pivot location, a fulcrum surface and, toward a second axial end thereof, a latch assembly including a latch member moveable between latched and unlatched conditions relative to a latch surface defined by an adjacent portion of the second rocker arm. The latch assembly further including a spring biasing the latch member toward one of the latched and unlatched conditions, and a pressure chamber operable to bias the latch member toward the other of the latched and unlatched conditions. The first rocker arm further includes a fluid passage having a first end in open fluid communication with the fulcrum surface and a second end in open fluid communication with the pressure chamber of the latch assembly.

Abstract: A switchable finger lever (1) of a valve train of an internal combustion engine is provided, including an outer lever (3) and an inner lever (4) that extends between the arms thereof. One end of the outer lever (3) is provided with a contact area (6) for a head of a resting element on the bottom side (5) thereof. A smooth-faced longitudinal recess (7) for a coupling means (8) extends above the contact area (6). Some sections of the coupling means (8) can be engaged with the driving area (9) located on a face (10) of the inner lever (4) when the levers (3, 4) are coupled. The coupling means (8) is provided as a circular cylinder which is freely rotatable in the longitudinal recess (7) that is provided as a bore. The driving area (9) is provided on the inner lever (4) so as to be complementary to the outer envelope (14) of the coupling means (8). Durability in the coupling zone is improved as a result of the fact that the coupling means (8) is freely rotatable.

Abstract: In order to ignite fuel/air mixtures in at least one combustion chamber of a spark ignition engine, the following steps arc carried out: an HF gas discharge as the main discharge (6) is ignited in order to produce a plasma channel (11) in the region of the border between an ignition element and the combustion chamber, and an HF gas discharge as an auxiliary discharge (5) is previously or, at the most, simultaneously ignited in order to generate a flow (12) oriented towards that of the plasma channel (11). The auxiliary discharge (5) is positioned, from the combustion chamber, behind the main discharge (6), such that the oriented flow (12) presses the plasma channel (11) of the main discharge into the combustion chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a piston (10, 110) for a combustion engine having a basic element (11, 111) and a ring carrier element (12, 112) held on the basic element (11, 111) with a top land (25, 125) all around its circumference and ring belt (26, 126) all around its circumference. It is provided in accordance with the invention that the ring carrier element (12, 112) grips around the basic element (11, 111) at least partially and is held on the basic element (11, 111) by means of a press fit.

Abstract: A combination bearing beam and crankshaft-interactive oil management device for an internal combustion engine includes longitudinally and laterally extending beam elements attached to the engine's main bearing caps. Baffle members extend between the beam elements and include not only scraper elements for capturing oil adhering to the engine's rotating assembly, but also windows for allowing captured oil to flow into the engine's oil sump.

Abstract: An outboard engine system includes: a casing coupled to a swivel case via a swivel shaft; an engine mounted in an upper part of the casing such that a crankshaft of the engine is vertically arranged and a cylinder block of the engine faces in a direction opposite to the swivel shaft; a torque converter; a vertically arranged output shaft connected to the crankshaft through the torque converter; a horizontally arranged propeller shaft provided below the output shaft; and a forward-reverse shifting gear mechanism for providing a connection between the output shaft and the propeller shaft; the torque converter, the output shaft, the propeller shaft and the forward-reverse shifting gear mechanism being disposed in the casing. The crankshaft and the torque converter which is coaxially connected to a lower end of the crankshaft are disposed above the swivel shaft; and the torque converter and the output shaft which is disposed behind the swivel shaft are connected to each other via a transmission device.

Abstract: An oil supply system for an internal combustion engine camshaft includes an oil distribution block configured for attachment to an engine structure adjacent to and above a camshaft, with attachment of the oil distribution block occurring after the camshaft has been installed in the engine. Fixed and movable ring segments, which are mounted to the oil distribution block, cooperate to provide the camshaft with oil under pressure, which may be used for controlling auxiliary devices such as a camshaft phaser or camshaft profile switching mechanism.

Abstract: An oil level indicating system for an internal combustion engine includes an indicator passageway extending through a cylinder block, cylinder head and up through a ported boss extending through an upper engine cover. The ported boss is sealingly engaged with the cylinder head of the engine so as to prevent fugitive oil from entering indicator passageway, thereby preventing erroneous oil level readings.

Abstract: The invention concerns an internal-combustion engine, the engine comprising an engine housing having a combustion chamber and a piston travelling within the combustion chamber along a path of movement delimited between an upper dead center position and a lower dead center position. The engine housing comprises a first housing part and a second housing part, the first housing part and the second housing part delimiting portions of the combustion chamber, abutting each other, and defining a parting plane, the parting plane being arranged parallel to the path of movement of the piston.

Abstract: Known adjusting devices, in a drive motor and subsequent gearing which is arranged in a housing and closed by a lid, have conductors to produce contact of a motor, a plug, or an electronic control system, which conductors are welded to the corresponding mating contacts or are embodied as corresponding plug contacts. According to the invention conductors are employed as a stamped grid and sheathed with the plastic of a lid. Moreover the opposite ends of the conductors are likewise sheathed by a plastic of the housing. Non-sheathed sections of the conductors arranged between the two housing parts serve according to the invention as a hinge to produce the defined opening and closing of the lid relative to the housing. Moreover, the entire electronic control system with an angle sensor and power transistors is integrated in the lid by injection molding.

Abstract: This in particular involves testing the operation of a fuel vapor purge valve (31). The engine (1) is running at idle. An idle speed controller (ISC, 47) acts on the engine idle speed. At a given moment in this operation of the engine, a command to open the purge valve (31) is issued and the idle speed controller is also operated in such a way that it acts on this speed to keep it substantially constant in spite of the fact that the purge valve is open.

Abstract: A variable valve timing adjusting mechanism includes one-way valves in a hydraulic supply passage in an advance hydraulic chamber and in a retard hydraulic chamber respectively and a drain oil passage bypassing each of the one-way valves disposed in parallel in the hydraulic supply passage of each hydraulic chamber. Drain switching valves are disposed in the respective drain oil passages. A controller opens the drain switching valve in a side of the hydraulic chamber where oil is discharged when a deviation between a target displacement angle and an actual displacement angle is more than a predetermined value to perform the maximum speed control for driving the adjusting mechanism in a direction of the target displacement angle at the maximum speed.

Abstract: It is possible to securely detect an erroneous connection between ignition devices and a fuel injection control apparatus by a simple structure without causing any cost increase, in the fuel injection control apparatus of a multiple cylinder engine utilizing ignition signals of ignition devices as reference timings for fuel injection timings.

Abstract: A fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine has an injector that injects fuel into an intake system or a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, and a pressurizing device that pressurizes the fuel to a predetermined pressure. Further, the system has a first heating device that heats the fuel on an upstream side of the injector, and a second heating device that further heats the fuel heated by the first heating device. The second heating device is provided in the injector. Furthermore, the system has a control device that controls the second heating device to heat up the fuel heated by the first heating device to a predetermined temperature.