Abstract: A fast height-adjustable equipment stand, particularly for a notebook or for a monitor with a keyboard, which can be placed on a table and a support surface of which can be raised or lowered so low that a keyboard situated on the support surface can be operated without difficulty while sitting. To this end, at any height the equipment present thereon is held in a horizontal or defined oblique position such that the support surface is guided by at least two folding brackets, which cause a parallel guidance of the support surface relative to the base surface in that the edges thereof are fastened non-parallel to each other to the support surface in an articulating manner, and that the support surface can be locked in one or more heights to prevent accidental lowering.

Abstract: A corner bolt locking system for a safe or vault is disclosed for use with cam and link locking mechanisms and a generally rectangular door panel frame, having a corner hole through its corner. A reinforcement channel is disposed at the corner and aligned with the corner hole. A corner bolt link arm is pivotably attached to a rotatable pin cam plate, and a corner bolt is pivotably attached to the corner bolt link arm and positioned through the reinforcement channel and the corner hole.

Abstract: An in-situ forced oxidation wet flue gas desulfurization apparatus, method and arrangement for utilization with oxy-fuel combustion power plants. The apparatus is a tower-like structure having a flue gas scrubbing zone and a reaction zone located subjacent to the gas scrubbing zone. A sulfur oxide absorbing liquid slurry is supplied to the gas scrubbing zone to react with and scrub the sulfur oxides from the flue gas. The partially reacted liquid slurry reagent and the scrubbed products drain into the reaction zone, rising to a set level. Oxidation air is introduced into the liquid slurry in the reaction zone to force the in-situ oxidation of sulfur compounds collected in the reaction zone.

Abstract: A system and method to permit fluidized combustion without requiring a separate fluidizing medium, such as sand. The system may include a combustion chamber, a fuel feed system coupled to the combustion chamber, an ignition system coupled to the combustion chamber, a fluidizing system coupled to the combustion chamber, where the fluidizing system includes a fuel and fluidizing medium formed from the same material, and a heat recovery system. The method may include delivering a pelletized fuel into a combustion chamber by a fuel feed system and onto a fluidizing plate, igniting the pelletized fuel with an igniter system coupled to the fluidizing plate, fluidizing the pelletized fuel after combustion is started in the absence of a fluidizing medium beyond the pelletized fuel, and heating a medium in a heat exchanger with combustion gases.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus of controlling an oxygen supply in an oxyfuel combustion boiler capable of attaining stable oxyfuel combustion even when properties of coal are changed. A boiler-brought-in oxygen density is obtained when coal with a fuel ratio measured by fuel measuring means 39 is burned stably with oxygen in a boiler 4 so that a relationship between the fuel ratio and/or carbon content of the coal and the boiler-brought-in oxygen density is obtained and inputted in advance into the controller. When the coal is changed to the new kind of coal, a total amount of gases recirculated is regulated such that a boiler-brought-in oxygen density becomes accordance with a fuel ratio and/or a carbon content which is measured in advance for the new kind of coal.

Abstract: A disk for the dosage and individual selection of seeds, having a determinate axial thickness delimited by two facing circular walls or surfaces, and comprising housing seatings made along the peripheral edge of one or both circular walls or surfaces and passage ways that open from the housing seatings toward the outside of the disk, for the passage of a stream of air. The passage ways are made on the axial thickness, in a radial direction with respect to the center of the disk.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sewing machine that can perform zigzag sewing a cylindrical sewn article. A sewing machine 1 includes an approximately cylindrical guide member 11 that guides a sewn article A, a sewing needle 99 that sews the cylindrical sewn article A, a holding member 71 that holds the sewing needle 99 approximately vertically, a vertical hook 21 provided in the guide member 11 so that the direction of rotation is approximately perpendicular to the axial direction C of the guide member 11 and that catches the upper thread loop of the sewing needle 99, a rotary shaft 22 that rotates the vertical hook 21, and an operating means 50 that moves the holding member 71 and the rotary shaft 22 reciprocatingly at approximately the same time.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a transfer device that is adapted to move a work cloth, a sewing device that moves a needle bar up and down, an operation device that includes an operation member and that outputs an output signal in accordance with a tilting operation of the operation member, the output signal specifying a position where a unit stitch formed, a unit data generation device that generates unit data being data for forming the unit stitch, a sewing data generation device that generates sewing data in accordance with the output signal and the unit data, a transfer control device that causes the work cloth to be moved by driving the transfer device in accordance with the sewing data, and a sewing control device that causes the unit stitch to be sewn on the work cloth by driving the sewing device in accordance with the sewing data.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a transfer device that is adapted to move a work cloth, a sewing device that moves a needle bar up and down, a first operation device that outputs a first output signal in accordance with an operation state of the first operation device, a second operation device that outputs a second output signal in accordance with an operation state of the second operation device, a sewing data generation device that generates sewing data in accordance with the first output signal and the second output signal, a transfer control device that causes the work cloth to be moved by driving the transfer device in accordance with the sewing data, and a sewing control device that causes the unit stitch to be sewn on the work cloth by driving the sewing device in accordance with the sewing data.

Abstract: A hull robot includes a robot body, at least one drive module for maneuvering the robot about the hull, an on-board power source, and a motive subsystem for the drive module powered by the on-board power source. A plurality of permanent magnet elements are associated with the drive module and each are switchable between a non-shunted state when adjacent the hull and a shunted state when not adjacent the hull.

Abstract: A stowage unit for a payload such as a weapon, countermeasure or unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), and a method for using the unit to deploy the payload are described. The unit comprises an inner tube for holding the payload, wherein the inner tube is mounted in an outer vessel and so defines a volume between the outer vessel and inner tube. The volume has a first sealing element, which can be used to open or seal the volume at one end, and a valve enabling fluid communication between the volume and inner tube. After deployment of the payload, a weight of fluid equivalent to the deployed payload can be allowed to enter the volume from the inner tube, thus enabling the weight of the unit to remain substantially unaltered from before deployment to after deployment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate processes for epitaxial growing Group III/V materials at high growth rates, such as about 30 ?m/hr or greater, for example, about 40 ?m/hr, about 50 ?m/hr, about 55 ?m/hr, about 60 ?m/hr, or greater. The deposited Group III/V materials or films may be utilized in solar, semiconductor, or other electronic device applications. In some embodiments, the Group III/V materials may be formed or grown on a sacrificial layer disposed on or over the support substrate during a vapor deposition process. Subsequently, the Group III/V materials may be removed from the support substrate during an epitaxial lift off (ELO) process. The Group III/V materials are thin films of epitaxially grown layers which contain gallium arsenide, gallium aluminum arsenide, gallium indium arsenide, gallium indium arsenide nitride, gallium aluminum indium phosphide, phosphides thereof, nitrides thereof, derivatives thereof, alloys thereof, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A susceptor apparatus for use in a CVD reactor includes a main platter with a central gear. The main platter has opposite first and second sides, a central recess formed in the second side, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart pockets formed in the first side. The central gear is positioned within the central recess and the satellite platters are individually rotatable within the respective pockets. Each pocket has a peripheral wall with an opening in communication with the central recess. The central gear teeth extend into each of the pockets via the respective wall openings and engage a planet gear associated with each satellite platter. Rotation of the main platter about its rotational axis causes the satellite platters to rotate about their individual rotational axes.

Abstract: Curtain coater for discharging coating medium in the form of a curtain moving substantially under the force of gravity onto a moving paper or board web, comprising a hopper (1), which has a cavity (7) extending along a discharge width, to which the coating medium is fed via at least two feed lines (12) which each have a device for adjusting the volume flow of coating medium fed in, and a flow channel (6) which discharges the coating medium via an outer slot as a curtain, wherein the flow channel (6) is broken down into a large number of individual widening guide channels (6.1 to 6.n) of a diffuser block which, on the inlet side, adjoin a cavity (7) subdivided along the discharge width, at least in some regions, into sections (7.1 to 7.n), each of these sections (7.1 to 7.n) being connected to a feed line (12) and having a pitch which spans a plurality of guide channels (6.1 to 6.n) of the diffuser block.

Abstract: A plurality of discs arranged along a central shaft and having holders uniformly distributed over the circumference, inclined obliquely outwards and intended for workpieces are supported in each case on a ring surrounding the discs. The successive rings form an approximately cylindrical cladding which prevents undesired coating of the discs. The cladding has groups of openings for the holders of a disc which are uniformly distributed over the circumference at the same height and each of which is formed by an upper recess in the ring carrying the disc and an adjacent lower recess of the following ring. Boundary lines between successive rings start in each case somewhat below the narrowest points of the webs separating adjacent openings, so that the lower recesses in each case do not narrow towards the edge of the ring and the upper recesses narrow at most slightly in such a way that the workpiece carrier can be assembled from bottom to top without difficulties.

Abstract: An application and infusion system for applying a resin to one or more fiber tows and for infusing the fiber tows with the resin, wherein each of the fiber tows is moving at a respective fiber speed. The application and infusion system includes a deposition and infusion system comprising one or more nozzles configured to deposit the resin on a respective one of the fiber tows. The system further includes a controller configured to control a flow rate of the resin through each of the nozzles relative to the fiber speed of the respective ones of the fiber tows. Other aspects of the application and infusion system are also provided.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment device for a CVD device for the deposition of silicon-rich nitride in a CVD process, in particular an LPCVD process. An aftertreatment chamber is provided into which ammonia gas can be metered. In addition, a CVD device and an exhaust gas treatment method are described.

Abstract: Provided is a vapor phase self-assembled monolayer (SAM) coating apparatus having a small volume and reduced manufacturing costs. The apparatus includes: a chamber for providing space in which at least one substrate is mounted; one or more injection apparatuses, installed at a side of the chamber and in the form of an injector; and one or more supply units for supplying a liquid precursor into the precursor injection apparatus.

Abstract: A dispenser device is provided for use by an animal to selectively dispense treats from the device. The device includes a body having an interior opening to receive treats, and an opening is formed in the body to allow dispensing of the treats. A base of the device includes a weighted material therein causing the device to reside in a normally upright position. Contact by the animal causes the device to tip, thereby allowing treats to fall through the opening in the body. Changing the amount and type of material used for the weighted material changes the characteristics of how the device moves when contacted by the animal that in turn, changes the rate and amount of treats that are dispensed.

Abstract: A tube bird feeder comprising a seed tube having an open top and an open bottom, a cover fitting on top of the seed tube to cover the open top, a base portion which is removably secured to the side wall, and a removable seed port structure mounted in a seed access opening.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising a seed container, a seed tray situated below the seed container, a shroud extending about the seed tray and having an opening therein to permit access thereto, a perch proximate the opening, a center tube mounted internally of the feed container and a non rotatable nut mounted within the center tube, a post being screwthreadedly engaged with the non rotatable nut to adjust spring tension, a cover about an upper end of the feed container, the arrangement being such that pressure from an animal such as a squirrel on either the cover or perch will cause the shroud to block the opening and deny access to the seed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nipple drinker formed by: a) the body of the nipple (1) which has multiple sections including an upper section formed by a dome (9) having a central circular groove (10), three hollow cylindrical sections (11) of different diameters, which are stepped one under another, and a lower frusto-conical section (12), the inner surface of which is provided with a small circular flange (13); a tubular pin (2) having a lower solid cylindrical portion (14); c) two spheres (3 and 6); d) two maximum-precision washers (4 and 7); e) a hollow, cylindrical inner seal holder (5), the upper outer portion of which is provide with a washer (15), leaving a space between the two portions of 0.3 mm, in which the washer (4) is housed; and f) a cylindrical outer seal holder (8), the lower portion of which is provided with a small frustoconical section (16) that is inclined slightly by 17° towards the centre.

Abstract: An applicator has an outer body which holds a channeled insert which in turn channels teat disinfectant to the brushes by way of a annular reservoir contained within the periphery of the snap on top, the body of the apparatus is in turn connected to a squeezable bottle that acts as reservoir for the disinfectant supply and when squeezed delivers the disinfectant through the apparatus and onto the brushes. This apparatus and method of use therefor is concerned with the treatment of animal teats, especially although not necessarily exclusively in connection with a milking operation. The treatment involves the application of a disinfectant to the outer skin surfaces and in part to the teat orifice normally at the end of milking, although the invention can also be employed for a treatment as a preliminary step prior to milking.

Abstract: A pet washing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, a top member, side supports, and a flexible side wall. In various embodiments, a water line brings water in from a water source such as a sink faucet. The water line is attached to a nozzle. A drain tray is placed over the base so that water used within the apparatus drains through the drain tray into the base. A pump is provided in the base to pump water out of the base through a water exit line, for example, into a sink drain. The device is collapsible such that the drain tray, side support, and top member all collapse and fit within the base. Optionally, the base has a handle and wheels.

Abstract: A compliant holder device for constraining an animal includes a device body, a nose cone, and compliant flexure arms having contact surfaces for constraining the animal's head. In use, an animal is placed on the device body, and the nose of the animal is placed in the nose cone to constrain the skull at the nose. The compliant flexure arms are flexed to increase the distance between the contact surfaces of respective compliant flexure arms, and the ears of the animal are placed between the contact surfaces of the flexed compliant flexure arms, wherein the flex in the compliant flexure provides pressure to and constrains the skull at the ears.

Abstract: A pet restraint harness system for use in a vehicle may be installed in a rear or front passenger seat. The restraint system includes a harness fastened about the pet and a restraint framework fastened about the seat and, in some configurations, to manufacturer latch points provided in the vehicle. The restraint framework includes a vertical strap positioned against the seatback and one or more lateral straps attached to the vertical strap to resist lateral movement, vertical movement, or both. One end of the vertical strap and the lateral straps may attach to the manufacturer latch locations. Alternatively, ends of the vertical and lateral straps may attach to each other about the seat. At least two restraining straps are attached to the vertical strap, the lateral straps, or among the combination of both. The restraining straps are configured to attach to an animal's collar, to a harness, or both.

Abstract: Often it is necessary to restrain pets while they are groomed, or bathed, or dried after bathing, or examined by a veterinarian, or while being exercised outdoors, or while being transported in a vehicle, etc. Many pet restraining devices are uncomfortable for pets and some may injure pets. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device applies a uniform pressure around the entire perimeter of the neck when a pet is retained in the neck area. A second loop of the Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device can be utilized to restrain the body or torso of a pet, the device applies a uniform pressure around the entire perimeter of that body area. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device uses a design that enables pets to be restrained in a very humane way. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device is self adjusting so as to accommodate many different sizes of pets. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device can be modified many different ways and utilized many different ways.

Abstract: A restraining device for animals may comprise a housing including a leash rope assembly, a handle including a first end and a second end coupled to the housing, wherein at least one end of the handle is configured to be detachable from the housing, and an aperture generally positioned between the handle and the housing, wherein the aperture is configured to contain at least one fixture via detaching the at least one end of the handle from the housing such that the restraining device may be removably coupled to the at least one fixture.

Abstract: A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A heat exchange assembly for generating steam from a second medium to be used to drive a steam turbine for generating electricity or for other process, includes a tube having a longitudinal axis and an inner wall and an outer wall. The outer wall includes a plurality of spaced fins oriented generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The inner wall defines a preheat zone and a dual phase zone. The preheat zone defines a helical rib configured to provide swirling motion and increase heat transfer surface area to liquid entering the tube increasing heat transfer from the tube to the liquid. The dual phase zone is spaced from the preheat zone and defines a helical rib configured to provide swirling motion to steam and liquid passing through the dual phase zone increasing heat transfer from the tube to the steam and liquid while preventing vapor stagnation and film boiling.

Abstract: A waste heat recovery system comprises a steam generator, a processor, a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger. The steam generator generates an original steam using water. The first heat exchanger condensates the first steam and emit water and a second steam from the processor. The second heat exchanger condensates the second steam from the first heat exchanger. The second heat exchanger condensates the second steam from the first heat exchanger leaving water only. The water from the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger may be guided into the steam generator or into the first heat exchanger. The second heat exchanger comprises one or more pressure relief valve. The pressure relief valve operates when inner pressure of the second heat exchanger exceeds above a predetermined value.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for heating a reductant delivery line using coolant from an internal combustion engine where the reductant delivery line receives reductant from a reductant tank and a portion of a coolant line is positioned within the reductant tank. The apparatus includes a coolant temperature module that is configured to determine a reductant tank outlet coolant temperature target. Additionally, the apparatus includes a coolant flow rate module that is configured to generate a coolant valve flow rate command and transmit the command to a coolant valve. The coolant valve is controllable to regulate the flow rate of coolant through the coolant line. The coolant valve flow rate command is based on the reductant tank outlet coolant temperature target, a reductant tank inlet coolant temperature, and a reductant tank reductant temperature.

Abstract: A cylinder head sleeve for an engine is provided comprising a sleeve first part and a sleeve second part which form a cavity to contain a fuel injector or an ignitor, and wherein the sleeve first part and the sleeve second part which form a joint for the sleeve first part and the sleeve second part to move relative to each other. A cylinder head assembly is also provided comprising the sleeve and a cylinder head, as well as a method of providing the cylinder head assembly.

Abstract: Fuel injection valves 3 each inserted into injection valve mounting holes 2 are fixed to cylinder head 1 through bifurcated clamps 21. Clamps 21 each include base portion 22 brought into abut contact with and supported on middle bolt 14a which is disposed at the middle portion of cam bracket 13, bifurcated tip end portion 23 pressing fuel injection valve 3, and intermediate portion 24 fastened by bolt 25 having a tip end portion which is screwed into cylinder head 1. Four clamps 21 are arranged on a straight line along a direction of a row of cylinders. Respective clamps 21 corresponding to cylinders #1 and #2 and respective clamps 21 corresponding to cylinders #3 and #4 are arranged symmetrically with each other such that base portions 22 are disposed on an outside. Core supporting hole 31 is disposed at a central portion of cylinder head 1 which is free from coverage by clamp 21. With this construction, it is possible to effectively release gas.

Abstract: A cylinder head for an engine is provided comprising a monolithic structure forming an upper deck, a fire deck, at least one coolant jacket and a cavity to accommodate a fuel injector or an ignitor therein, the cavity defined by a wall connecting the fire deck with the upper deck. The wall connecting the fire deck with the upper deck, as well as other features of the cylinder head, are preferably arranged to support the fire deck against a deflection thereof by transmitting a mechanical load introduced on a flame face of the fire deck to the upper deck. A method of increasing the stiffness of the cylinder head is also provided.

Abstract: A breather system functions, during cold operation, as an open breather system, and functions as a closed breather system once the engine has sufficiently warmed. The breather system includes a first flow path between the engine crankcase and an air intake for the engine, and a three-way valve located within the flow path and responsive to ambient temperature and engine coolant temperature to close the conduit and to open a second flow path between the engine compartment and atmosphere.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine, having a camshaft having at least one one-piece thrust plate, which is arranged and captively fixed between a drive element, and a function element, wherein the drive element and the function element are fixedly joined with the camshaft, wherein the thrust plate is in the cylinder crankcase and is an axial bearing plate and includes at least one of a wear reducing coating and a friction reducing coating, and wherein the thrust plate is guided at a radially outer edge in the cylinder crankcase

Abstract: A vehicle engine includes: a cylinder head; a cam housing fixed to a top of the cylinder head; a cam cap fixed to a top of the cam housing; a camshaft rotatably supported between the cam housing and the cam cap, the camshaft supporting a cam; a rocker arm configured to be pushed by the cam; and a valve configured to operate by being pushed by the rocker arm; and an oil pipe that is formed integrally with the cam cap. Lubricant oil is supplied through the oil pipe to a contact point between the cam and the rocker arm.

Abstract: In a plughole waterproofing device for an engine, a coil case for covering an ignition coil is fitted onto the ignition coil that is accommodated, together with an ignition plug, in a plughole opened to an upper surface of an engine, and a longitudinal air path extending upward from a lower end portion of the case upper portion communicating with the plughole and a vent hole communicating with an upper end portion of the longitudinal air path and being opened to ambient air are provided in a case upper portion, protruding above the engine, of the coil case. The vent hole is provided in an upper portion of the case upper portion. A cover wall hanging while surrounding the vent hole is continuously provided on the case upper portion, and an air chamber is formed inside the cover wall, the vent hole being opened in an upper portion of the air chamber, an opening face being formed at an entire bottom of the air chamber in such a manner as to open toward the engine.

Abstract: A hand operated primer pump for small marine or other engines generally spark ignition engines used on stern drive boats that prevents transfer of hydrocarbons into the atmosphere. The primer generally mimics and replaces prior art rubber primer bulbs in general shape and possibly color, although it can be made in any shape or color. It generally contains a pump that delivers a precise measured amount of fuel with each stroke of the actuator. The primer can have an ergonomically designed actuator that creates the farthest distance from a fulcrum point for maximum leverage and hence, maximum ease of use. The primer is generally designed with a continuous molded fuel path to seal any source of hydrocarbon leakage as well as being made from materials that prevent transfer of hydrocarbons to the atmosphere.

Abstract: In order to create a device for supplying fuel, with a connecting piece for connecting at least one fuel 1ine of an engine, in particular an engine of a small piece of equipment, for example for garden, forest or landscape maintenance or for example of a motorised tool or the like, wherein an intake manifold is provided which is arranged adjacently to a fuel tank, with an improved arrangement of a connecting piece of a device for supplying fuel of an engine, it is proposed that the intake manifold has a retaining device for the retentive arrangement of the connecting piece on the intake manifold.

Abstract: In a method for reducing rotational non-uniformities of the crankshaft of a piston internal combustion engine, a movable balancing mass component is coupled to the crankshaft in such a way that the kinetic energy of the mass component increases in phases in which the angular speed of the crankshaft would increase if said crankshaft were not coupled to the balancing mass part, and decreases in phases in which the angular speed of the crankshaft would decrease if said crankshaft were not coupled to the balancing mass component.

Abstract: A mass balancing mechanism and a method of assembly of the same is provided. The mass balancing mechanism serves to compensate mass forces and/or mass moments of inertia of an internal combustion engine and includes two compensation shafts (1, 2) rotating in opposite directions and further includes a traction drive which connects a driven pinion (5) of the crankshaft (3) of the internal combustion engine to drive pinions (6, 7) of the compensation shafts through a chain (4) or a toothed belt. Rotation of the compensation shafts in opposite directions is achieved through a spur gearing (8) with two meshing spur gears (9, 10) arranged between one of the drive pinions and the associated compensation shaft (1), one of the spur gears being connected rotationally fast to the one drive pinion and the other of the spur gears being connected rotationally fast to the associated compensation shaft.

Abstract: A method for producing a piston for internal combustion engines includes the following steps: a first part is pre-fabricated by hot forging and a recess which has an undercut is formed in the first part during pre-fabrication by forming on the first part a projection, to which projection a lateral force is applied to form the undercut; a second part is pre-fabricated by hot forging and a projection is formed on this second part whose dimensions are matched to the dimensions of the recess; the two parts are joined together so that the projection on one part engages in the recess in the other part; and a compressive force is applied to the two parts which is sufficiently large and so aligned that the material of the projection on one part flows into the recess in the other part and completely fills it to connect the parts by positive fit.

Abstract: A lubricant delivery system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system includes a pump that draws lubricant from a lubricant reservoir and expels lubricant for delivery to the inlet manifold of the engine; and a pump controller that receives a signal that is representative of an engine operating condition. The controller controls the lubricant delivery rate of the pump based on the signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for removing debris from an air cleaner of an internal combustion engine. The method includes receiving a flow of air from a source of air flow associated with an internal combustion engine at a first end portion of a conduit and passing the flow of air towards a second end portion of the conduit. The method also includes passing the flow of air into a scavenging conduit of the air cleaner towards an exhaust end of the scavenging conduit and creating a suction pressure at an end of the scavenging conduit connected to the air cleaner. The suction pressure results in a drawing in of the debris from the air cleaner.

Abstract: In order to create an engine more preferably for a small working machine, for example for garden, forest and landscape work or for an engine-operated tool and the like, with a carburettor unit for mixture provision, which carburettor unit via an inlet pipe is connected with a cylinder of the engine, wherein the cylinder extends along its piston running direction from its crankcase side as far as to its head end, and wherein a holding device is provided which serves for the mechanical holding of at least the carburettor unit and at least comprises an elastic element with an improved arrangement of the carburettor unit and easy removeability of the carburettor, i.e.

Abstract: A rotary double engine comprising of two separate engines, one in the peripheral area of the housing cavity and one in the central area of the rotor. A number of expansion chambers and compression chambers are formed between the anterior wall, posterior wall, housing inner wall and movable vanes which extends from the inner peripheral surface of the housing through the slots in the eccentric located rotor to the centrally located cam and bears on the inner peripheral surface of the housing, inner surface of the anterior wall, inner surface of the posterior wall and outer surface of the cam. The expansion chambers expand and contract during the operation of the engine. The output shaft is connected to and passes centrally through the rotor and extends out through the anterior wall and posterior wall and bearings. Intake port in the housing front wall or posterior wall allows pressurized air or air/fuel mixture to pass into the expansion chambers of the peripheral engine and or central engine.

Abstract: Passageways are provided within the combustion chamber of a fuel injected internal combustion engine to convey injected fuel to desired positions within the combustion chamber. The fuel-conveying passageways may be either open-sided or closed, and are positioned within the combustion chamber in substantial alignment with a respective spray jet of fuel, enabling optimum distribution of the fuel through the combustion chamber for enhanced mixing with air prior to combustion.

Abstract: A system includes a fuel cutoff module and a cylinder deactivation module. The fuel cutoff module generates a fuel cutoff signal when a deceleration fuel cutoff condition occurs, wherein fueling to M cylinders of an engine is disabled based on the fuel cutoff signal, and wherein M is an integer greater than or equal to one. The cylinder deactivation module deactivates the M cylinders in response to the fuel cutoff signal.