Abstract: A canister purge valve for a vehicle includes a valve member constructed and arranged to control vapor purge flow from a fuel tank and canister structure to an air intake manifold. A modular body is removably coupled to a housing of the valve member. The body defines an internal volume in communication with the valve member to receive vapor purge flow. The body includes at least one outlet port. A check valve is disposed in the body and is associated with the at least one outlet port so that under certain conditions, the check valve permits vapor purge flow to flow from the volume through the outlet port and, under different conditions, prevents flow into the volume.

Abstract: An integrated canister purge valve for a turbocharged vehicle engine includes a valve member having a housing and being constructed and arranged to control vapor purge flow from a fuel tank and canister structure to an air intake manifold. A body is coupled to the housing. The body defines an interior space. Structure separating the interior space into a first chamber and a second chamber isolated from the first chamber. The first chamber has an inlet port and an outlet port. A vacuum generator is provided in the first chamber and in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet ports. A first check valve is in the first chamber between the vacuum generator and the valve member and a second check valve is in the second chamber between the valve member and a manifold outlet port.

Abstract: An apparatus improves the efficiency and emissions of a combustion process by producing sufficient amounts of oxygen and ozone in the air flow to the combustion chamber to enable more complete and cleaner combustion of the fuel. An oxygen generator is used in conjunction with an ozone cell. A plurality of cell elements are disposed within an ozone cell housing that is placed in the air intake to a combustion chamber such as a diesel engine. The plurality of cell elements create an electrical plasma field that produces ozone. Oxygen from the oxygen generator mixes with the ozone in the ozone cell to enhance the effects of the ozone in combustion chamber.

Abstract: While an engine is an idling state and an EGR opening degree is increased stepwise from a specified opening degree, a variation in engine speed (a standard deviation in engine speed) is repeatedly computed. After that, a specified step amount is successively reduced from the EGR opening degree and the variation in engine speed is successively computed until the EGR opening degree becomes less than or equal to a specified value. Then, a maximum value of the EGR opening degrees where the variation in engine speed becomes minimum is learned as the full-close position.

Abstract: A gas temperature sensor is provided in an EGR passage. When a specified learning executing condition is established, the EGR valve is compulsorily rotated from a reference position in a valve-close direction and then rotated in a valve-open direction over the reference position. While the EGR valve is rotated in such a manner as to pass a full-close position, an opening degree of the EGR valve at which the variation in gas temperature becomes minimum is learned as the full-close position of the EGR valve.

Abstract: A control device for an internal combustion engine includes an engine and a control unit. The engine can switch fuel to be used among plural kinds of fuel. The control unit delays a timing of switching the fuel to a timing of around a fuel cut in a case where switching the fuel is requested.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system (100) for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system (100) includes a diaphragm carburettor (102) for mixing air and fuel, a start preparation system (104) for introducing fuel into the carburettor before a start of the engine, and a fuel enrichment system (106) for providing an enriched fuel and air mixture when the engine is cranked.

Abstract: The two-stroke engine has a plurality of intake passages extending from the external air inlet port through the crankcase, separating the intake air charge from the air and oil vapor within the crankcase. The piston has one or more corresponding inlet tubes depending therefrom that telescope within the crankcase intake passages as the piston reciprocates. All intake air travels through these passages and is separated from the remainder of the crankcase volume. The incoming air charge passes through a concentric poppet valve in the piston crown to enter the combustion chamber. Fuel is provided by conventional direct or port injection and ignition is provided by one or more conventional spark plugs. Diesel operation is achievable when the engine is configured appropriately. Exhaust exits the combustion chamber through a poppet valve in the cylinder head, the poppet valve being actuated by a rocker arm and pushrod from a crankshaft driven cam.

Abstract: A device for controlling the firing of a paint ball gun includes a shell having a muzzle, a ball inlet, and a gas inlet, forward, intermediate and rear ports, and a main line; a reciprocating member communicating with the main line; a sleeve assembly comprising forward and rearward sleeves releasably secured together, the rearward sleeve comprising peripherally arranged inlet ports, a peripheral first port communicating with the rear port, and a peripheral second port communicating with the intermediate port; a plunger slidably disposed in the forward sleeve and comprising a first peripheral space defined between the plunger and the forward sleeve; a retaining sleeve in the rearward sleeve and extending into the plunger; a sliding valve in the retaining sleeve, the sliding valve comprising a transverse passageway; a cylindrical block comprising a transverse passageway; and a hollow retaining member releasably secured to both the rearward sleeve and the block.

Abstract: A user-manipulable apparatus uses a steam generator responsive to pressure while also allowing the user to increase or decrease cooking speed, water consumption and energy efficiency of a steam cooker as desired. In one exemplary embodiment, a steam cooker includes a variable-area vent orifice and a steam generator responsive to pressure in the cooking chamber. If the pressure in the cooker is lower than desired, more steam is generated until the pressure reaches a predetermined set point. If the pressure is higher than desired, steam generation is slowed or stopped until the pressure lowers to a predetermined set point.

Abstract: Disclosed is a porous film for a bag-constituting member prepared by stretching an unstretched film to be porous. The unstretched film is made from a material composition essentially including a linear low-density polyethylene; an olefinic copolymer having a Vicat softening point of from 20° C. to 50° C. and a density of less than 0.900 g/cm3; and an inorganic filler. The porous film excels in low-temperature heat sealability and gives a bag-constituting member for a body warmer.

Abstract: An improved spiral oven and method for its use includes the step of using a forward/reversing fan to produce a first airflow and a second inverted airflow in the cooking chamber. The proportion of time each airflow occurs may be unbalanced within an oven residence time or cook cycle, and either airflow may begin the cycle. The first airflow creates a flow across the cook belt predominantly at the top and bottom tiers, whereas the second airflow creates this flow predominantly in the middle tiers. A braking resistor allows the fan to quickly changeover between full-forward and full-reverse directions. Because of the reversing airflow pattern, the product cooks more evenly across the cook belt.

Abstract: A multi-sided, portable outdoor fireplace convertible to an open grill, a rotisserie assembly, and a smoker assembly, the fireplace includes a carriage assembly with a pair of rotatable wheels and at least one leg member; a base pan assembly for containing a solid fuel heat source affixed to the carriage assembly; and a removable screen assembly residing on top of the base pan assembly. When converted to an open grill, the fireplace further includes a grill bracket removably attachable to the screen assembly. When converted to a smoker, the fireplace, in one embodiment, further includes at least one heat/wind shield attachable to the screen assembly; a smoker adaptor body residing on the screen assembly; an adjustable grate support bracket affixed to the interior of the smoker body and a cover.

Abstract: A removable large and high capacity griddle for a stovetop for use in conjunction with one or more high BTU output burners. The griddle includes a number of features that allow for the large capacity griddle to be used on a gas range with high capacity burners including a flange extending from a bottom surface of the griddle for locating the griddle on an associated range, and for deflecting and/or otherwise channeling heat from one or more associated burners to regions of the griddle and deflecting heat from adjacent range structures, such as a rear control panel.

Abstract: A solar hot air system is provided containing a solar hot air collector and an inlet duct connected to the solar hot air collector and a building fresh air intake. A sensor is connected to the building fresh air intake, configured to measure fan speed and damper position. In addition, a sensor is connected to the inlet duct, configured to measure air volume and temperature. Further, a sensor is connected to the solar hot air collector, configured to measure internal and ambient temperature. A means for calculating a periodic fee to a user based at least in part upon an amount of generated energy is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass to produce aqueous and organic products using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing fine and concentrated aerosol from liquids, for various applications, by using rigid porous material, storage and easy streaming of the aerosol, (i.e. for inhalation), fast replacement of liquid carrier device and accuracy of output sprayed dose.

Abstract: A nebulizing apparatus includes a housing, a carrying cavity, an nebulizing element, a slide element and a circuit board. The carrying cavity is formed in the housing for carrying a nebulized liquid and the carrying cavity includes a through hole. The nebulizing element is installed at the through hole. The slide element is slidably installed on a side of the housing and includes a magnet. The circuit board is installed on an internal side of the housing and includes a magnetic switch installed on a side of the circuit board. When the slide element is move to an ON position, the magnetic switch is turned on by the magnetism of the magnet, so that the nebulizing element can spray the nebulized liquid.

Abstract: This invention discloses a chamber adapted for the administration of medication from a source of aerosolized drug, such as a metered dose inhaler (MDI) or nebulizer, comprising a conduit with an oval cross section, a mounting for the MDI at the rear, an annular one-way valve at the front in fluid communication with the inhalation airway of the patient that permits air to flow out of the chamber during an inhalation by the patient, but prevents exhaled air from entering the chamber, an exhaust valve in the front section that provides an effective seal during inhalation, and a solid state whistle, wherein the whistle is adapted to making a sound if the air pressure within the chamber is below a predefined threshold. The inventive chamber may be used to directly administer inhaled medication to the mouth of a patient, or it may be used with an inhalation mask.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pyrvinium compound or salt or an analog thereof for the treatment of wounds. The present invention also concerns devices for delivering a pyrvinium compound or salt or an analog thereof for a wound.

Abstract: An anesthetic vaporizer system is disclosed herein. The anesthetic vaporizer system includes a pump, and a controller operatively connected to the pump. The controller is configured to generally simultaneously control both a frequency and a stroke of the pump in order to regulate the delivery of an anesthetic agent in the liquid phase. The anesthetic vaporizer system also includes a vaporization chamber in fluid communication with the pump. The vaporization chamber is adapted to vaporize the anesthetic agent delivered by the pump.

Abstract: An anesthetic vaporizer system is disclosed herein. The anesthetic vaporizer system may include a sump adapted to retain an anesthetic agent. The anesthetic vaporizer system may also include a level sensor disposed at least partially within the sump. The level sensor is configured to generate an optical beam, and to estimate the amount of anesthetic agent within the sump based on a measured characteristic of the optical beam.

Abstract: A breathing mask for use in administering inhalable medications to a patient in need of an inhaled drug is provided. The mask disclosed herein is particularly useful for use with very young children. The mask is made from a flexible molded plastic silicone or elastomeric material, and has an anthropometrically/anatomically/ergonomically contoured shape to provide a good seal, a comfortable fit, and minimal dead space within the mask. The airway is aligned with nose. There may be an orifice for use with a soother device to calm a child using the mask. Also provided is a visual flow indicator to provide an indication of the quality of the seal of the mask on the face.

Abstract: An air delivery system is provided. The air delivery system includes a PAP device having a flow generator, a patient interface, a processor and a connector, and at least a removable sensing device having at least a sensor, a front-end analog circuit and a connector. The sensor is integrated with the patient interface to measure a respiratory characteristic in a path between the patient's upper airway and the flow generator. When the removable sensing device is separated from the PAP device, the PAP device enters a first operation mode to perform a first preset air delivery behavior, and when the removable sensing device is coupled to the PAP device through the connectors respectively thereof, the PAP device enters a second operation mode to perform a second air delivery behavior for adjusting the treatment pressure in accordance with the respiratory characteristic.

Abstract: Methods and systems that incorporate automated or manual control of ventilation and kinetic rotation therapy are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an artificial ventilator is used to artificially ventilate one of the patient's lungs, the status of the artificially ventilated lung is determined by measuring one or more ventilation status measures, and one or more of the ventilation status measures is used to provide feedback for controlling the positioning of the patient. In some exemplary embodiments, the feedback is used for automated control of the positioning of the patient, while in other exemplary embodiments, the feedback is used as guidance for manual control of the positioning of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the ventilation of a living being (3), the respiration airflow (v) flowing into the living being (3) and out of the living being (3) being detected, it being ascertained from the detected respiration airflow (v) whether an inhalation phase or an exhalation phase is present, and the air pressure (p) in a respiratory organ of the living being (3) being regulated, characterized in that, upon recognition of an inhalation phase, the air pressure (p) in the respiratory organ is raised at the beginning of the inhalation phase and lowered again with progressing respiration cycle.

Abstract: A patient interface that is comfortable for a user to wear is disclosed. The patient interface includes a forehead rest and cushion. In particular the cushion includes a deformable resilient member that when compressed creates a uniformly and gradually increasing force while evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of the patient.

Abstract: A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose.

Abstract: A kit for fitting a patient interface device (10) to the naris of a patient. The patient interface device employs a replaceable nasal pillow (46). The kit comprises a plurality of nasal pillows each having a characteristic that varies from one of the plurality of nasal pillows to another of the plurality of nasal pillows. Each of the nasal pillows comprises a base portion (62), a casing (65) and a fill material (66). The base portion is structured to be disposed on a portion of the patient interface device. The casing is coupled to the base in a manner which defines a sealed cavity therein. The casing includes an outer portion (65) structured to sealingly engage a naris of a patient and an inner portion (67). The fill material is disposed in the sealed cavity defined by the casing and the base.

Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a mask shell and a cushion assembly. The cushion assembly includes a seal cushion and a support cushion. The seal cushion contacts a first area of a patient's face to form a seal therewith. The support cushion defines a second area over a face of such a patient when the patient interface device is being worn. The second area overlaps at least a portion of the first area.

Abstract: A method of making a face mask is disclosed. The method includes providing an elastic nonwoven web continuous in a machine direction, the elastic nonwoven web having a central lane extending in the machine direction; bonding a filtering web to the central lane of the elastic nonwoven web to provide a layered web, the filtering web being continuous in the machine direction and having a cross-web width that is substantially the same as the cross-web width of the central lane; and stamping a face mask into the layered web. A face mask and a continuous layered web having a plurality of face masks disposed thereon are also disclosed.

Abstract: A replaceable nasal pillow (46) for use in a patient interface device (10), the nasal pillow comprising: a base portion (62), a casing (64), and a fill material (66). The base portion is structured to be disposed on a portion of the patient interface device. The casing is coupled to the base in a manner that defines a sealed cavity therein. The casing includes an inner portion (67) and an outer portion (65) that is structured to sealingly engage a nare of a patient. The fill material is disposed in the sealed cavity defined by the casing and the base.

Abstract: A hole stabilizer used together with a perforator for providing and maintaining an opening through a patient's skin surface provides short or long-term external access to the patient's trachea or bloodstream. A hole stabilizer constitutes a passageway for fluid having a part formed as a tube having a first end positioned at an outer available position during use and a second end positioned at an inner non-available position during use and comprising fixing elements at two separated positions placed with the distance M between them in a use position. Further, the hole stabilizer comprises an inner layer constituting a tube and an outer layer constituting the fixing elements, which fixing elements are brought to expand diametrically when the outer layer is reduced in length relative to the inner layer. Methods of creating and maintaining a passageway from outside an air-filled cavity to the air-filled cavity are disclosed.

Abstract: A frameless copper-releasing contraceptive IUD or a hormone-releasing contraceptive IUS, includes a suture thread (3), supporting the active component(s) and an anchor (5) to be inserted in the wall of the uterus with a specially designed applicator or inserter in order to secure the IUD/IUS in the uterine cavity. The anchor consists of a knot made at one end of the thread. A tiny metal tube (6), preferably of stainless steel, is threaded onto the thread and fixed immediately below or above the anchoring knot to make the anchor visible on ultrasound and/or x-ray. The anchoring knot may be provided with a tightly fitting ogival, bell or cone-shaped cap consisting of a biodegradable polymer. The active element (2) consists for example of a succession of threaded copper cylinders.

Abstract: An orthosis (protective pad) for placing on a supporting surface to lie adjacent the breasts of a subject lying prone on the surface, the orthosis comprising: (a) a central portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the orthosis to be receivable between the breasts of the subject to support the sternum; and (b) opposed portions extending bilaterally outwardly from a cephalad end of the central portion to support the clavicle and/or upper ribcage/costal cartilage (“cephalad portions”); and/or (c) opposed portions extending bilaterally outwardly from a caudal end of the central portion to support the lower ribcage/costal cartilage and/or upper abdomen (“caudal portions”), the portions being configured such that spaces are defined laterally outward of the longitudinal axis and the breasts are displaced laterally and/or superolaterally to occupy the spaces.

Abstract: The present inventive subject matter is a device or fixture for positioning, adjusting, and stretching a patient's extremity for surgical procedures where alignment is critical and minute adjustments may be required. The device prevents the patient's extremity to move once the physician has selected the precise position for the elected procedure, using a combination of an articulating and rotating frame or support plates and support rings attached to the extremity surgical positioning system which acts as a limb splint that firmly attached to the surgical table. The support plates are attached to the patient via a series of adjustable straps preventing the extremity from moving independently of the support plate. A locking rack and gear configuration and a myriad of adjustable locking pivot points positioned along and within the outer/inner proximal tube and outer/inner distal tube to either lengthen or rotate various portions of the extremity.

Abstract: A nasal cavity insertion device is provided that includes a tubular main body part, at least one elastically deforming part disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the tubular main body part, and a water soluble holding part. The water soluble holding part holds the elastically deforming part in a diameter-reduced state.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a mouth guard to protect the user's teeth and/or jaw. It is important that the mouth guard fit tightly and properly in order to fully protect the user. The present invention achieves the proper fit by having cilia in the cavity that comes in contact with the user's teeth. These cilia move to allow the mouth guard to fit tightly and properly. In addition, the mouth guard of the present invention may contain flavoring such as Gatorade, bubble gum flavoring, as well as the traditional cherry, orange and grape that can be released into the oral cavity of the user while wearing the mouth guard. This allows the user to taste the flavoring while using the mouth guard.

Abstract: Lacrimal implants for treating diseases or disorders are disclosed. More particularly, lacrimal implants, methods of making such implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration, inner ear or other diseases or disorders using such implants are disclosed.

Abstract: N.B. “Theory” refers to the General Theory of Equilibrium Number (e.g. 001, 002) refers to paragraphs in the description of the theory. The theory is an original physics theory dealing with vibrational movement, of matter molecules, and energy (radiation). The theory discloses that (a) at universal creation matter molecules created energy with an equal frequency to its molecular frequency. Molecular frequency is referred to as mechanical force (M.F.). Should one prefer, one could refer to it as gravitational force (G.F.). Energy is referred to as Hertz Frequency Force (H.F.) or electromagnetic (E.H.F.) (001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006). Today and forever more matter per medium of the energy it omits seeks equilibrium with other matter (007) (b) it has pursuant maths (008) (c) the (M.F. or G.F.) of matter, can be varied thereby enabling the curing of disease, thus providing humanity with a new basis for medicine.

Abstract: A flavor inhalation pipe includes a hollow cylindrical pipe body (10), a tobacco cartridge (12) accommodated, as a flavor generation cartridge, in the pipe body (10), a mouthpiece (30) coupled to the tobacco cartridge (12) and projecting from the pipe body (10), and a coupling device (40) coupling the pipe body (10) and the mouthpiece (30) to each other. The coupling device (40) has a coupling position in which the mouthpiece (30) is pressed against the pipe body (10) with a predetermined urging force to elastically coupled the two, and a release position which is assumed after the mouthpiece (30) in the coupling position is pushed into the pipe body (10) and then rotated and in which the coupling of the mouthpiece (30) to the pipe body (10) is released.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for smoking cessation, consisting of a cylindrical sleeve (2), the inside diameter dI of which is dimensioned such that the sleeve can be placed positively and completely on a cigarette (1) so that the cigarette (1) projects beyond both free ends (22) of the sleeve (2), and the sleeve jacket (3) has a thickness SQ of at least 1 mm. The invention further relates to a use of such a device as a cigarette holder.

Abstract: Tobacco smoking mixtures capable of producing tobacco smoke are provided which reduce the cytotoxicity and/or mutagenicity of the tobacco smoke. The tobacco smoking mixtures include tobacco cut filler and glycerin in an amount effective to reduce cytotoxicity and/or mutagenicity of smoke produced by the tobacco smoking mixture. The tobacco smoking mixtures enable a further reduction in cytotoxicity and/or mutagenicity when glycerin is combined with palladium or salts of calcium and/or magnesium.

Abstract: A biodegradable cigarette filter has a filter tow surrounded by one or more wrapper layers. The filter tow is a mixture of hemp, a second fibrous material comprising cotton, paper, or a mixture of cotton and paper, and a thickening and bonding agent comprising flour or starch initially added to the mixture as a solution in water. The mixture of hemp and the second fibrous material in the filter tow act as a filtering matrix for the cigarette smoke when consumed by a user. In one example, two wrapper layers comprising a plug wrap and a tipping paper surround the filter tow. The filter tow or one or both wrapper layers, or both the tow and wrapper layers, may contain plantable seeds.

Abstract: A chewing gum formulation including tobacco particles and a gum base, where the gum base includes one or more hydrophobic gum base polymers, and where the tobacco particles are made from tobacco leaves. The amount of tobacco particles is between 0.5 and 30% by weight of the chewing gum formulation, and nicotine is released from the tobacco particles when chewing the chewing gum formulation.

Abstract: The toothbrush has a base support structure shaped like a nipple, with brush bristles extending from the nipple. A flexible bulb containing liquid is secured to the support structure with a passageway in the support structure leading to holes exiting in the brush. The brush is used to brush the teeth of the infant, and liquid is squeezed from the bulb to rinse the infant's teeth and mouth when cleansing is complete. Preferably, the brush bristles extend most or all of the way around the nipple to facilitate brushing. A valve operates to prevent the flow of liquid from the bulb until squeezed by the infant's caregiver, thus minimizing leakage.

Abstract: A method and device for flossing teeth utilizing positionally adjustable floss picks holding strands of dental floss. The floss picks fit into a retainer component and are positioned to insert the floss strands into the interproximal spaces between the user's teeth. The position of individual floss picks can be adjusted to achieve the correct fit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crown-shaped semi-permanent eye lash extension that adheres on top of the natural lashes. Crown-shaped lash extensions are also applied in crisscross overlapping method that further improves coverage particularly for bald or sparse areas. The design of a single crown-shaped lashes allows it to be applied on top of the natural lashes and not directly onto individual natural lashes. There is no need to isolate individual natural lashes thereby reducing application time significantly and enabling single handed application.

Abstract: A hair treatment method entailing sequentially (i) preparing a hair cosmetic by mixing a first agent containing an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide to form a mixed liquid, (ii) discharging the mixed liquid in the form of a foam from a foamer vessel without a propellant, (iii) applying the mixed liquid to hair, (iv) allowing the mixed liquid to stand for 3 to 60 minutes; and (v) rinsing the mixed liquid away.

Abstract: An ornamental headdress with at least one chain or band of threaded textile long enough to wrap around the hair of the head in multiple direction, whose ends comprise a comb or hair clip to provide versatility in creating various headdress designs and hair styles. A plurality of chains or bands of threaded textile comprises shared ends comprising a comb or hair clip. The chain or band of threaded textile may also comprise additional ornamentation such as jewelry ornaments or threaded ornaments.