Abstract: The pointer illuminator includes: an optically transparent pointer member having a reflecting surface for a pointer, which surface reflects, light incident on a predetermined surface of incidence and guides the light to a tip of the pointer; a light source arranged around a drive shaft of the pointer member; and an optically transparent light-guiding member, which guides light from the light source to the surface of incidence and includes a first light-guiding reflecting surface provided on a face of the light-guiding member, an angle which the face forms with a center axis of the light source becoming smaller as the face leaves the light source so that the first light-guiding reflecting surface reflects the light from the light source to convert the light into approximately parallel light rays, whereby the light-guiding member guides the parallel light rays to the surface of incidence.

Abstract: A device mountable on a medicine container for indicating whether a pill has been taken, which includes a set of keys and a plurality of open grooves with rounded ends. Atop the elongated base of each key is a small protrusion, which, like each groove, is generally oval in shape. In assembled relation, each protrusion is slip-fitted into one of the grooves. Slideable along the length of the groove, the protrusion, while it abuts one or the other groove end, is held temporarily in one of two distinctive positions. In view through an elongated portion of the groove not occupied by the protrusion is only one of two distal ends of the elongated base—provided the protrusion abuts a groove end—and the distal end's distinctive indicator marking. By sliding one protrusion to the opposing groove end after each use, a patient can easily record his pill consumption.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a driver of a vehicle to enter into a correct lane after a turn at an intersection includes an elongated housing mounted at a first end thereof to a ground surface so that the housing is disposed in a generally upright manner. A first indicating member is secured to the housing for indicating the correct entry lane and viewable by the driver prior to and during turning at the intersection and entering into the correct lane. A second indicating member is secured to the housing laterally opposing the first indicating member for indicating an incorrect entry lane. Each of the first and second indicating members may be a reflector or a light assembly. A plurality of each of the first indicating members and second indicating members may be secured to the housing in a downward spiral manner and incrementally viewable by the driver.

Abstract: A device for transporting liquids and supporting crystal growth comprises a hollow space (20) in a body (1) with a first side. The hollow space comprises at least a first orifice (9) and is being adapted for generating a directed capillary ascension effect towards the at least first orifice (9).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are heterostructure semiconductor nanowires. The heterostructure semiconductor nanowires comprise semiconductor nanocrystal seeds and semiconductor nanocrystal wires grown in a selected direction from the surface of the semiconductor nanocrystal seeds wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal seeds have a composition different from that of the semiconductor nanocrystal wires. Further disclosed is a method for producing the heterostructure semiconductor nanowires.

Abstract: An arm rotation shaft of a tape base is disposed so as to be in a position on the substantially opposite side to a winding bobbin across a feeding bobbin, one end of a first arm closer than the outer peripheral face of the transfer tape wound around the feeding bobbin is fixed to an arm rotation shaft, and a tape head is provided on the other end of the first arm. By rotation of the first arm taking the arm rotation shaft as a fulcrum, the tape head is rotated.

Abstract: Provided is a plasma generating apparatus. The plasma generating apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, an ElectroStatic Chuck (ESC), an antenna unit, and an antenna cover. The vacuum chamber has a hollow interior and is sealed at a top. The ESC disposed at an internal center of the vacuum chamber receives an external bias Radio Frequency (RF). The antenna unit covers and seals the through-hole of an insulating vacuum plate. The antenna cover covers a top of the antenna unit and has a gas injection port.

Abstract: In a liquid supplying unit liquid is supplied from a buffer vessel to an external unit by pressurizing the liquid present in the buffer vessel using gas supplied to the buffer vessel. A pressure measuring member is provided to measure the pressure inside the buffer vessel, and when the pressure inside the buffer vessel is equal to or greater than a preset reference pressure during refilling of the buffer vessel, gas is discharged from the buffer vessel through a vent line.

Abstract: A vacuum valve assembly for use in a vacuum processing chamber includes a seat defining an opening in the vacuum valve, with the seat having a sealing face adjacent the opening and normal to the direction of the opening; and a gate having a sealing face adapted to mate with the seat sealing face, the gate being movable toward and away from the seat sealing face to seal and open the vacuum valve opening. A continuous elastomeric seal extends around the vacuum valve opening between the gate sealing face and the seat sealing face of sufficient size such that when the gate is positioned to seal the vacuum valve opening, there exists a gap between the gate sealing face and the seat sealing face. A purge gas port system, disposed in the seat or in the gate, has an inlet for a purge gas, an essentially continuous outlet extending around the vacuum valve opening and adjacent the elastomeric seal and gap, and a manifold system connecting the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A small animal restraining tube comprises a tube configured to receive a small animal therein; a nosecone within the tube and coupled thereto and configured to abut the animal within the tube to confine the animal on one side of the tube; an endplate coupled to the tube and configured to confine a body portion of the animal on a side opposite the nosecone, whereby the body of the animal is confined within the tube between the nosecone and the endplate, the endplate including an opening there through configured to receive a tail of the animal when the animal is confined within the tube; and a tubular loader mechanism selectively coupled to the tube, wherein the loader mechanism is configured to selectively receive the animal therein and configured to transfer the animal to the retraining tube.

Abstract: An electronic animal containment system with direction-of-approach determination, or direction-sensitive animal containment system. The direction-sensitive animal containment system generally contains a transmitter unit connected to a wire loop bounding a containment area and a receiver unit carried by the animal. The direction-sensitive animal containment system of the present invention generates a containment field having polarity and retains the polarity information when the containment field is sensed using a sensing coil optimized along the azimuth. The receiver unit also generates a gravity vector to determine the orientation of the receiver unit. The gravity vector is combined with the containment field vector to produce a function that automatically yields a sensing coil output that is independent of the orientation of the receiver unit. The polarity of the sensing coil output allows determination of the direction from which the receiver unit is approaching the wire loop.

Abstract: Described is an animal containment system for containing an animal within a boundary, for maximizing the animal's usable area within the boundary, for not discouraging the animal from returning to within the boundary in the event the animal moves beyond the boundary, and for doing so without utilizing an independent polarity indicator. The animal containment system determines whether the animal is within the boundary or beyond the boundary by considering the polarity of an activation signal the animal containment system transmits from the boundary and receives at the location of the animal. The animal containment system determines the polarity of the activation signal by modulating the signal such that the modulation indicates the polarity of the activation signal. The animal containment system achieves the above-discussed features by delivering a stimulus to the animal only when it traverses the boundary from within the boundary.

Abstract: A restraining tube for small animals (preferably animals with tails) is designed to facilitate physiologic measurements of the animal through an integrated or associated sensor mount. The physiologic sensors include those for the measurement of pulse oximetry and other measurements such as breath rate, heart rate, pulse distention and breath distention, temperature to name a few. A tail engaging sensor mount geometry is provided for a particular pulse oximeter into the back plate of the tube. The immobility of the animal is especially important given the fact that pulse oximetry measurements are extremely susceptible to even the smallest motion artifact.

Abstract: A collar to which is mounted an illumination source. Each of one or more light-transferring fibers includes a first end coupled for receiving light from the illumination source, and a second end coupled for transmitting light from the collar.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device (100) to be worn by or attached to an animal (102) for indicating the physiological status of the animal. At least one measuring device is used for measuring the physiological state of said animal. The resulting physiological data are regularly compared to at least one threshold value when evaluating the current physiological status of said animal. Based thereon, indication means indicates the current physiological status of said animal.

Abstract: A gas water heater includes a piping disposed in a housing for receiving a fluid to be heated, a gas burner for receiving a gaseous fuel and for generating a heat to heat the fluid flowing through the piping, and a regulating device coupled to the gas burner for adjusting the supplying of the gaseous fuel to the gas burner. A nitric oxide detector is disposed in the housing for detecting the nitric oxide compounds generated by the gas burner, and a control device is coupled to the nitric oxide detector for receiving the detected signal from the nitric oxide detector and for operating the regulating device to adjust the supplying of the gaseous fuel to the gas burner and for allowing the gaseous fuel to be completely burned.

Abstract: A gas water heater includes a piping disposed in a housing for receiving a fluid to be heated, a gas burner for receiving a gaseous fuel and for generating a heat to heat the fluid flowing through the piping, and a regulating device coupled to the gas burner for adjusting the supplying of the gaseous fuel to the gas burner. A carbon dioxide detector is disposed in the housing for detecting the carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide generated by the gas burner, and a control device is coupled to the carbon dioxide detector for receiving the detected signal from the carbon dioxide detector and for operating the regulating device to adjust the supplying of the gaseous fuel to the gas burner and for allowing the gaseous fuel to be completely burned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling strategy for an internal combustion engine (1) which has at least one cylinder head (2) and an associated cylinder block (3). A coolant flows in a coolant circuit (4), with at least one control element (6, 7, 8, 9) being assigned to the coolant circuit (4). During a warmup of the internal combustion engine, in successive phases, the coolant flow is conducted to separate cooling regions by the control elements (6, 7, 8, 9), wherein in an operating mode at operating temperature which follows the warmup, the coolant flow is conducted to separate cooling regions by the control elements (6, 7, 8, 9) taking into consideration the operating states of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motorcycle comprising a space-saving, lightweight motor assembly. The use of a compact W or VR-type internal combustion engine permits the motorcycle to have reduced dimensions and a low weight. Internal combustion engines comprising six to twelve cylinders can thus be used for motorcycles. The compact dimensions of the motor enable the production of motorcycles with sleek lines and an advantageous aerodynamic shape.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has an electronically controlled variable mechanical transmission for varying the maximum lift of intake and/or exhaust poppet valves. The mechanical transmission includes a regulator mechanism with one or more slotted holes, and an actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism includes a primary oscillating lever in contact with a cam actuating the lift of the valve, a secondary oscillating lever directly acting on the poppet valve, and a wedge-shaped slider device. The slider device includes a bore fitted with a roller free to rotate and having its ends protruding from it. The slider is interposed between the two oscillating levers and transmits the movement from the primary oscillating lever to the secondary one. The slider actuates the variation of the poppet valve's maximum lift. The regulator mechanism modifies the angular position of the slotted holes and actuates the variation of the transmission from the cam to the poppet valve.

Abstract: An engine starting control apparatus is basically provided with a motor control section, a valve timing control section and a start control section. The motor control section is configured to operate an electric motor to crank an engine with an output of the electric motor being adjustable. The valve timing control section is configured to operate a variable valve operating mechanism when the engine is started to change at least a close timing of an intake valve of the engine from an initial timing corresponding to a state in which the engine is stopped to a start timing for starting the engine. The start control section is configured to adjust the output of the electric motor as the close timing of the intake valve changes from the initial timing to the start timing.

Abstract: An intake regulating system of an engine equips with an intake regulating-device connected with a breather hose for drawing the oil vapor and the leaked gases from the crankcase of the engine, thereby to mix with outside air to feed into the engine for re-combustion. The intake regulating-device comprises a housing and a pressure-sensing valve. The housing has an air inlet hole, an air outlet hole, and a slender hole. The air outlet hole and the slender hole both are in communication with the air inlet of engine via an intake manifold for generating a pressure difference thereby to drive the pressure-sensing valve. Preferably, the intake regulating-device provides a pair of regulating knobs for adapting the pressure-sensing valve with various intake volumes of an engine.

Abstract: An intake assembly, such as a supercharger assembly, is provided for an internal combustion engine. The intake assembly includes a housing having a wall defining an inlet passage through which intake air enters the intake assembly. A plurality of stiffening ribs is provided on the wall opposite the inlet passage and at least partially defines at least one cavity. A plate is mounted to the wall of the housing and further defines the at least one cavity. The wall defines at least one orifice configured to provide communication between the inlet passage and the at least one cavity. The at least one cavity and the at least one orifice cooperate to form at least one resonator. A method of forming the intake assembly having integral resonators is also provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns an internal combustion engine in which, instead of conventional valves, a rotary slide valve (1) for opening and closing at least one gas exchange opening is assigned to each cylinder (33, 34). The rotary slide valve (1) is provided in the form of a double-walled tube with two channels (40, 44), which are separated from one another, for leading away exhaust gases and for supplying air or a fuel vapor mixture, whereby the channels are provided with radial channels (41, 42, 38, 45, 46) that directly lead to openings on the outer lateral surface of the rotary slide valve (1) and, depending on the rotational position, connect one or more of the cylinders (33, 34) to the intake or exhaust channels (10, 11).

Abstract: Method and apparatus useful in simultaneously enhancing the fuel consumption efficiency of an ICE, with concomitant enhancement of the power delivered by the engine, and reduction of undesirable exhaust emissions. One embodiment of the method of this invention includes the steps of introducing a fuel/air mixture to the main combustion chamber of the ICE, providing a flame front pre-combustion system which enhances the timely delivery of multiple flame fronts to specific locations within the main combustion chamber for substantial spontaneity of ignition and combustion of the fuel/air mixture disposed within the combustion chamber when the crankshaft is within about 5 degrees nearer top dead center (TDC) than the timing established by a standard operation map for the ICE in question and which employs a conventional spark plug disposed within the combustion chamber. Such combustion continues over that time period during which the crankshaft travels at least past TDC and into its power stroke.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus includes a first fuel-cut duration extending portion that, when a fuel-cut is being executed during deceleration of the vehicle, slows the decrease in the engine speed by executing a slip control of a lock-up clutch; and a second fuel-cut duration extending portion which, when the engine speed has decreased to a coast-downshift threshold, which is higher by a given amount than a fuel-cut cancellation threshold, while the slip control is being executed, allows to downshift the automatic transmission if the road on which the vehicle is presently traveling has a downhill gradient that is larger than a reference value.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a butterfly valve device made of resin, the butterfly valve device being little susceptible the secular change in gas flow (in particular, the minimum flow) or random changes. According to the present invention, when a butterfly valve is located at a full-closed position facing a peripheral lower surface of a semicircular portion with respect to a rotating shaft of the butterfly valve made of a resin material, a partial annular projection is adapted to radially inwardly extend towards an inner wall surface of a fluid path, the partial annular projection including a plane that contacts the peripheral lower surface of the valve to form a fluid seal.

Abstract: Fuel management system for enhanced operation of a spark ignition gasoline engine. Injectors inject an anti-knock agent such as ethanol directly into a cylinder. It is preferred that the direct injection occur after the inlet valve is closed. It is also preferred that stoichiometric operation with a three way catalyst be used to minimize emissions. In addition, it is also preferred that the anti-knock agents have a heat of vaporization per unit of combustion energy that is at least three times that of gasoline.

Abstract: A four-cycle internal combustion engine is constructed such that a structure around a cylinder head is not complicated even though the engine has a plurality of cylinders, fuel consumption is improved, and nitrogen oxides are reduced. The engine has cylinder-sided passages, through which burnt gasses pass. Also, the engine includes an inter-cylinder passage in communication with the cylinder-sided passages.

Abstract: An electronic exhaust gas recirculation valve for an internal combustion engine selectably provides a recirculation path from engine exhaust to engine intake. A main spring biases the valve in a closed position. The main spring acts on a main spring receiving surface rigidly fixed to a pintle that operates the valve. A solenoid armature is biased against a surface rigidly fixed to the pintle by a spring acting between the pintle and the armature. The armature is permitted to move radially with respect to the pintle for alignment compensation. The main spring force does not affect frictional forces between the armature and the pintle.

Abstract: A crossbow having an increased powerstroke and reduced noise. The powerstroke is increased by inverting the limb orientation from the standard crossbow arrangement and locating string guides at least partially forward and rearward of the ends of the limbs. The bowstring is drawn from the tops of the string guides to maximize the powerstroke, reducing noise and increasing the retained and delivered energy over existing crossbows.

Abstract: A wrist strap for use with a bow string release assembly, including a pair of interconnected fabric limbs extending angularly from a common central area and a fabric covered magnet in the free end of each limb; the magnets being arranged to attract one another when the free end of one limb is placed proximate the free end of the other limb; and a connector strap with a connector member thereon fixed to the first limb and another connector strap with a cooperating second connector member thereon, the connector members being releasably locked together to affix the wrist strap to the wrist of a user; and a tether strap fixed to the common area, and including means to attach the tether to a bow trigger assembly.

Abstract: An arrow rest that moves away from a shaft, such as an arrow shaft or a bolt shaft, when the shaft is discharged from a bow, such as an archery bow or a crossbow. An actuator moves between the load position and the discharge position. During movement of the actuator, one or more arms supporting and/or guiding the shaft move away from the shaft, such as to provide clearance for the shaft and/or any corresponding vanes, fletching and/or steering devices.

Abstract: An air cylinder mounting structure for air gun is disclosed to include a rack mounted in the grip of an air gun to accommodate a high pressure air cylinder in connection with a bullet supplying and firing system of the air gun, a stop member mounted in the rack at the bottom side, a biasable member mounted inside the rack and supported on the stop member; a hand screw type push member fastened to the biasable member for supporting a high pressure cylinder in the rack in connection with the bullet supplying and firing system of the air gun, an anti-skip disk mounted on the threaded shank of push member, and a spring member mounted on the threaded shank of the hand screw type push member and stopped between the biasable member and the anti-skip disk.

Abstract: A paintball marker conversion unit includes a projectile staging mechanism and adapter. The adapter couples the projectile staging mechanism to a conventional paintball marker with a particular barrel configuration. Different adapters can be used to couple the projectile staging mechanism to different conventional paintball markers with different barrel configurations. Thus, the projectile staging mechanism may coupled with various paintball markers provided a proper adapter is utilized to match a particular barrel configuration. The paintball marker conversion unit allows a conventional paintball marker to fire projectiles other than paintballs.

Abstract: A magazine assembly presents a pressure cartridge to a compressed gas powered device, such as a gun, wherein the magazine assembly has a cartridge support biased with respect to a magazine to urge the pressure cartridge to a short (or seated) position, wherein an interlock plate is biased to engage the cartridge support. The bias on the interlock plate is overcome during insertion of the magazine assembly into a magazine chamber, at which point the cartridge support moves relative to the magazine in response to a seated length of the pressure cartridge. The bias on the interlock plate then controls the positioning of the interlock plate to engage the cartridge support and retain the pressure cartridge relative to the magazine assembly. A lever connected to the gun then engages the magazine assembly to translate the magazine assembly relative to the gun and pierce the pressure cartridge.

Abstract: A roasting oven and a heating device thereof able to produce three-dimensional radiation heating of food material, mainly including a fire tray, and an igniting platform is formed at a central position thereof, which enables igniting solid fuel material thereon. After igniting, the fuel material is made to drop into lateral combustion troughs using any method, and the vacated igniting platform then provides for holding and roasting food material thereon. Heat radiation waves produced by the burning fuel material in the lateral combustion troughs form a three-dimensional angular heat radiation side wall that is able to realize synchronous omnidirectional roasting of the surface of food material. Moreover, the present invention enables easy cleaning away of ashes after finishing roasting.

Abstract: A cooking system with lightweight, reinforced cooking surfaces that maybe easily adjusted along a vertical support. The system includes a removable handle which saves space in both storage and in use, and allows adjustment of the cooking surface without the use of protective gloves.

Abstract: A charcoal grill (10) providing a rapid ignition and heating of the charcoal, by means of an electric fan (30) that is coupled to the body (12) of the grill. The fan decreases the overall time required to heat the charcoal to proper cooking temperature by increasing the flow of air provided to the charcoal. The increased airflow created by the incorporated fan accelerates the firing-up and heating of the charcoal by channeling air across and through the charcoal. The decreased time required to heat the charcoal to a temperature suitable for cooking, further more ensures more efficient use of the charcoal.

Abstract: A machine for twig burning camp stove with, and utilizing a venturi or natural physical vacuum to create air flow to assist in the burning of fuel, a cylinder to elevate the machine, and providing a pedestal to place a pan or other cooking surface; with an attached smaller diameter pipe coming out of the top of one side of the cylinder, acting as a constricted throat; in conjunction with a larger diameter pipe or feeder hole coming from the opposite side and at the lower section of the cylinder; working together to create air flow through the cylinder up and out; to efficiently burn twigs for the use of cooking in the out of doors; overall smaller or larger machines may be utilized for different cooking situations; examples being backpacking to larger family outings.

Abstract: A compact, openable and closeable barbeque smoker box receives and encloses woodchips and is easily disposed within a barbeque and emits smoke from the woodchips while grilling food. The smoker box includes an open bottom pan and a openable and closeable lid pan. The lid is pierced by at least one hole to vent smoke from the smoker box while grilling food. A magnet included in the smoker box facilitates securing the lid together with the bottom pan attached thereto beneath a grilling surface of a barbeque. Also disclosed is a sealable container specifically adapted for receiving the smoker box together with a quantity of woodchips beneath the smoker box. The container facilitates removing a smoker box stored therein regardless of the amount of woodchips remaining in the container.

Abstract: A fireplace including a backlighting system. The backlighting system can be positioned in a back portion of the bottom panel of the fireplace. The backlighting system includes at least one light source to shine light upon the components of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be positioned to shine light on a back panel of the fireplace. The light source of the backlighting system can be modulated depending on a state of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be turned on or off depending on whether the flame of the fireplace is on or off.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to the design of inexpensive mounting and pointing apparatuses for linear arrays of solar energy collectors and converters. Particular embodiments in accordance with the present invention disclose a rigging system comprising at least one, and preferably a plurality of, tensile cables onto which a plurality of solar modules are fastened. Such an arrangement provides a way of suspending solar modules over land, vegetation, bodies of water, and other geographic features without substantial perturbation of the underlying terrain. Certain embodiments comprise additional tensile cables fastened to the solar modules, such that differential axial motion of the cables produces a rotational motion component of the individual solar modules of the array. This rotational motion component effects an orientation control along one rotational axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of extracting a carbohydrate from a carbohydrate juice, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing an adsorbent having unsaturated hydrocarbon groups exposed on its surface wherein said groups are capable of adsorbing a carbohydrate to the (internal) surface of the adsorbent by CH/p interaction, and optionally in addition by hydrogen bonding; b) contacting said raw carbohydrate juice with said adsorbent under conditions by which said carbohydrate is adsorbed to said adsorbent by CH/p interaction, and c) desorbing said carbohydrate from said adsorbent by increasing the temperature of the carbohydrate-adsorbent complex.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) is described for the administration of pharmaceutical products in the form of an aerosol, comprising means for generating a constant flow (11) of air; means for generating a pre-established flow of air (14); means for conveying the air flow (15) to the aerial tracts of a patient, means for containing the pharmaceutical product to be nebulized (12), wherein said apparatus (10) envisages means for generating a pre-established flow of air during all expiration phases of the respiratory cycle, said means for generating a pre-established air flow being pneumatically connected with the means for conveying the air flow (15).

Abstract: An actuator for an inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation, comprising: a housing for receiving a canister comprising a body which defines a chamber containing medicament and a valve stem which extends from the body; and a priming mechanism for priming the actuator such as to be actuatable by a user, wherein the priming mechanism comprises a support member which includes a nozzle block for receiving the valve stem of the canister and which is movable relative to the housing between a first, inoperative position in which the canister is inactuatable and a second, primed position in which the canister is actuatable.

Abstract: A gas pressure monitor system for a pneumatically-powered surgical machine includes a first transducer, a second transducer, and a controller. The first transducer is located upstream from a filter and is configured to read a first pressure of a gas before the gas enters the filter. The second transducer is located downstream from the filter and is configured to read a second pressure of a gas after the gas exits the filter. The controller is configured to compute a difference between the first pressure and the second pressure. A state of the filter is determined from the difference between the first pressure and the second pressure.

Abstract: A tracheostomy instrument (1) used for inserting a tracheostomy tube has a needle (10) with coloured bands (13) along its length and connected with a syringe (14) at its machine end. The syringe (14) is used to detect when the trachea (3) has been penetrated; the depth of penetration is indicated by observing which coloured band (13) aligns with the skin surface (5). The machine end of the tracheostomy tube shaft (20) has a number of coloured bands (26) corresponding to the bands (13) on the needle (10). A flange (24) is movable along the tube (2) and is locked in position against the coloured band (26) corresponding to the band (13) on the needle (10) aligned with the skin surface (5).

Abstract: Pharmaceutical dry powder containers adapted for use in an inhaler and associated inhalers and kits thereof include at least a pair of cooperating generally tubular members, including an inner member and a generally tubular outer member sized and configured to slidably receive the inner member. In operation, at least one of the inner or outer members slide relative to the other to release a pharmaceutical dry powder.

Abstract: A medication-saving device for inhalation therapy comprises a tube joint mounted under a nebulizer bottle, wherein the tube joint has an opening. A control button is inserted into the opening. The high pressure air is prevented from leakage and enabled to siphon the medicinal liquid for generating the nebulization effect by push-pressing the control button. In addition, the control button can be shifted backward to form a gap for draining out some of the high pressure air so that the medicinal liquid can not be siphoned by the high pressure air. Moreover, the patient is enabled to decide to supply the medicine or not by controlling the control button. As a result, the waste of medicinal liquid, which is formerly sprayed out ceaselessly, can be thus avoided.