Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing uniform boron-containing films are disclosed. A first precursor is delivered to a chamber through a first pathway having a first flow controller and a composition sensor. A second precursor is delivered by a second pathway, including a second flow controller, to a mixing point fluidly coupling the first and second pathways. A controller is coupled to the vibration sensor and the first and second flow controllers. The first precursor may be a mixture of diborane and a diluent gas, and the second precursor is typically a diluent gas. The flow rate of the first precursor may be set by determining a concentration of diborane in the first precursor from the composition sensor reading, and setting the flow rate to maintain a desired flow rate of diborane. The flow rate of the second precursor may be set to maintain a desired flow to the chamber.

Abstract: A method of modifying a substrate carrier to improve process performance includes depositing material or fabricating devices on a substrate supported by a substrate carrier. A parameter of layers deposited on the substrate is then measured as a function of their corresponding positions on the substrate carrier. The measured parameter of at least some devices fabricated on the substrate or a property of the deposited layers is related to a physical characteristic of substrate carrier to obtain a plurality of physical characteristics of the substrate carrier corresponding to a plurality of positions on the substrate carrier. The physical characteristic of the substrate carrier is then modified at one or more of the plurality of corresponding positions on the substrate carrier to obtain desired parameters of the deposited layers or fabricated devices as a function of position on the substrate carrier.

Abstract: Gas distribution apparatus for use in substrate processing chambers are disclosed. In some embodiments, gas distribution apparatus may include a faceplate to distribute a gas to a substrate. The faceplate includes a first side that faces the substrate. A central region of the first side has a first surface finish and a peripheral region of the first side has a second surface finish different than the first. A plurality of gas distribution holes are disposed through the faceplate to allow the gas to pass through the faceplate to a volume disposed on the first side of the faceplate. A rabbet may be disposed along an outer periphery of the faceplate on the first side with a ring disposed in the rabbet and removably coupled to the faceplate to form the peripheral region. The ring has a second side having the second surface finish that faces the substrate during use.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate treating apparatus. The substrate treating apparatus includes a process chamber providing an inner space in which a substrate is treated, a substrate support member disposed within the process chamber to support the substrate, a showerhead disposed to face the substrate support member and partitioning the inner space into an upper space and a lower space, the showerhead having a plasma supply hole through which the upper space and the lower space communicate with each other, an excitation gas supply unit supplying an excitation gas into the upper space, a process gas supply unit supplying a process gas into the lower space, and a microwave apply unit applying a microwave into the upper space.

Abstract: A system and associated process for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the vacuum chamber and is configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus within the vacuum chamber at a controlled constant linear speed. A post-heat section is disposed within the vacuum chamber immediately downstream of the vapor deposition apparatus in the conveyance direction of the substrates. The post-heat section is configured to maintain the substrates conveyed from the vapor deposition apparatus in a desired heated temperature profile until the entire substrate has exited the vapor deposition apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatus for heating substrates. The apparatus generally include a process chamber having a substrate support therein. A plurality of lamps is positioned to provide radiant energy through an optically transparent dome to a substrate positioned on the substrate support. A light focusing assembly is positioned within the chamber to influence heating and temperature distribution on the substrate and to facilitate formation of a film on a substrate having uniform properties, such as density. The light focusing assembly can include one or more reflectors, light pipes, or refractive lenses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, An adapter plate for a deposition chamber is provided. The adapter plate comprises a body, a mounting plate centrally located on the body, a first annular portion extending longitudinally from a first surface of the mounting plate and disposed radially inward from an outer surface of the mounting plate, a second annular portion extending longitudinally from an opposing second surface of the mounting plate and disposed radially inward from the outer surface of the mounting plate, and a mirror-finished surface disposed on the interior of the second annular portion, the mirror-finished surface having an average surface roughness of 6 Ra or less.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to apparatus for and methods of depositing material on a substrate. The apparatus generally include a process chamber having a process gas region therein. Process gas is introduced into the process gas region through a process gas inlet. The chamber also includes lamps positioned outside the chamber to thermally decompose the process gas onto the substrate surface. The process chamber also includes at least one movable gas diffuser adapted to provide process gas to the surface of the substrate to effect a uniform deposition of material on the substrate surface. The methods generally include flowing a process gas parallel to a surface of a substrate, and thermally decomposing the process gas on the substrate. Additional process gas is provided through a movable gas diffuser to the surface of the substrate in a predetermined distribution to effect a uniform deposition on the substrate surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system (1) for controlling an automatic milking system (2), configured for automatically receiving, identifying and selectively milking a lactating animal in accordance with a set of milking parameters associated with said animal. The system comprises a thermal imaging device (3), configured for generating at least one current thermal image of at least a portion of an udder of said animal, a storage device (4), configured for storing at least one reference thermal image of said udder, and a processing device (7), configured for comparing at least one current value derived from said at least one current thermal image and/or at least one current thermal image with at least one reference value derived from said at least one reference thermal image and/or at least one reference thermal image. The processing device is arranged to selectively provide a status indication of said animal in response to a result of said comparison.

Abstract: An enhanced animal mattress with burrowing feature includes a cradling member, a cushion cover, and a cushion base. The cushion base is positioned within the cushion cover where the cushion cover includes a top layer, a bottom layer, and a side panel. The cradling member is positioned above the cushion cover and the cushion base and can be connected to either the top layer or cushion cover and the cushion base. Depending on the connection between the cradling member and the cushion cover, the cushion base may or may not be removed from the cushion cover. The cradling member can include many different shapes and patterns as the enhanced animal mattress with burrowing feature differentiates between different embodiments.

Abstract: A tubular bird feeder for seed includes a seed metering valve above the feed holes which may be operated manually, or by a battery powered motor where the battery is charged by a solar cell and the motor responds to a remote control device from the indoors. The perches at the feed holes are made to suddenly buckle when too big of a creature alights thereon. A easy refill procedure uses a swing away cap.

Abstract: The present invention provides a feeding device for amphibians and reptiles that includes a food chamber in the form of a cup with a plurality of feeding holes formed in a bottom thereof. The preferred hole size is approximately 4 mm to accommodate the mealworm. The feeding device is made from transparent plastic allowing reptiles or amphibians sitting beneath the feeding device to see the mealworms contained therein.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a portable, insulated animal drinking container that reduces the likelihood that the container contents will freeze, and that does not require an external heating or power source. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the portable, insulated drinking container comprises an outer container, an inner container, an insulating material positioned between said outer container and said inner container and a cover with a continuous opening therein to enable the animal to access the contents on the inner container without disturbing the insulating material. The insulating materials may be comprised of organic or inorganic insulating materials, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A nectar feeder for hummingbirds is disclosed. The feeder includes a container configured and arranged to store nectar feed. The container has a top end and a bottom end. A spout depends from the bottom end of the container with an exit port defined thereon. A base tray positioned below the container. The base tray is further configured and arranged to contain nectar feed therein. A vertical member extends from the base tray. A float is positioned between the container and the base tray. The float engages the vertical member to prevent substantial independent lateral movement of the float within the base tray. The float carries a stopper with a substantially flush surface positioned below the spout. In operation, the nectar feed flows through the container and into the base tray until the float rises to a level where the stopper engages the exit port on the spout to prevent fluid from flowing into the base tray.

Abstract: A fish cage formed from a molecularly oriented single strand filament that is crossed and welded at the intersections to make a net or screen configuration. The filament being molecularly oriented by stretching ratio of about 3:1 and has a cross section of the filament being at least 2 mm2. The filament is an extruded thermoplastic material made from nylon, polyester, polyethylene, polyurethane or polypropylene having a preferred cross section in a D or oval shape to better facilitate welding the intersections. An antimicrobial or biocide may be added to the filament. The screen or net is preferably of a bright color such as yellow, green, white or a translucent white. The screen can also be formed by connecting small injection molded segments together thereby producing a larger screen.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic feeding system for an underwater fish farm, which includes a marine base facility standing vertically in the sea; an underwater fish farm installed on an outer surface of the marine base facility; a storage tank installed inside the marine base facility to store feed to be supplied to the underwater fish farm; a feed transfer device transferring the feed discharged through an outlet of the storage tank; a feed supply device mixing seawater with the feed transferred by the feed transfer device and supplying the mixture to the underwater fish farm; a controller installed inside the marine base facility to control operations of the feed transfer device and the feed supply device; and an illumination device installed in the underwater fish farm to illuminate an inside of the underwater fish farm.

Abstract: A vivarium wall device system comprising: a piece of coral or a piece of wood, the piece having a glass-side surface, upper surface, lower surface, and three side surfaces, and where the glass-side surface is generally flat and regular; a vivarium wall attachment means comprising: a first inside magnet, generally permanently attached to the glass-side surface; a first outside magnet, configured to be removeably and magnetically attachable to the first inside magnet; where when the first inside magnet is configured to be located inside the vivarium and magnetically attach to a first outside magnet located outside of the vivarium, and where the magnetic attraction occurs across a vivarium wall, and the coefficient of friction of the vivarium wall and the magnetic force tend to hold the piece of coral in place on the vivarium wall.

Abstract: An aquarium system having a tank supported by a base, the base having a drawer that that retains the operational components of the filtration system. An overflow chute is positioned within the tank, the chute having an open top such that water from the tank may flow into the chute and into the drawer. The drawer has a receiving compartment located beneath the chute and a return compartment separated from the receiving compartment by a filter such that water is drawn through the filter and into the return compartment by a pump. The pump then delivers the filtered water from the return compartment into the tank through a conduit passing up through the chute. The filtration system is fully operational with the drawer closed or partially open.

Abstract: Provided are a killing apparatus for use in a fish tank. The killing apparatus includes a first conductive mesh, a second conductive mesh, and a spacer which is disposed between the first conductive mesh and the second conductive mesh and insulates the first conductive mesh and the second conductive mesh. Accordingly, in the fish tank, algal blooms are prevented and reduced, fish disease is prevented, and the growth of water plants is expedited.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for convenient management of animals within a rodent containment cage system that includes labeling components, receiving data, associating the data, reporting the data and/or associations and locating components within the cage system. The management of the system may be self-contained, networked through a controller, local server and/or main server.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to a system for cleaning teats of multiple milk-producing animals, wherein the animals are housed in a parlor area and the teats are cleaned or disinfected before a milking operation is started. The system comprises a disinfectant solution source provided at the parlor area; and, a hand-held. applicator having a housing volume within which one or more scrubbing elements are positioned for engaging a teat of the milk-producing animal having been inserted in the volume for cleaning. The scrubbing elements include a brush that has an array of bristles including a first set of bristles having a first radial length and a second set of bristles that have a second radial length that is longer than the first radial length.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of airflow applicators used for delivering directional, heated air to, for example, the scalp and hair of humans and/or animals to eliminate ectoparasites, such as lice and lice eggs. In preferred embodiments, the applicators are configured to deliver heated airflow (from a separate device, or from another portion of a single device, that generates heated airflow) efficiently right to where ectoparasites and their eggs most frequently reside. Also disclosed are treatment methods, including preferred treatment patterns, for delivering heated airflows for use in eliminating ectoparasites and their eggs on an animal.

Abstract: A toy for a cat or other small animal, comprising a container with regions of interior space that have distinct levels of play difficulty, determined by the number, size, and position of openings that enable access to a reward that may be placed within the toy.

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 horizontal supports, such as lateral straps, attached to the vertical strap to resist lateral movement, vertical movement, or both. 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 horizontal supports, or among the combination of both. The restraining straps are configured to attach to an animal's collar, to a harness, or both.

Abstract: A leash apparatus includes a housing containing a spool assembly, a spring biased lever arm, and a first tensioning line. The first tensioning line is attached to a first end of the lever arm and wrapped at least once around the spool assembly, and has an opposite end attached to other than the rotatable portion of the spool assembly, such as a fixed location on the leash housing on a mounting of the spool assembly. A surface of the spool assembly slidingly rotates relative to the tensioning line portion that wraps at least once around the spool assembly. A second tensioning line is wound about the spool assembly and extends outside of the housing. The second tensioning line is guided around a wheel attached to a second end of the lever arm located on an opposite side of the lever arm.

Abstract: A premix combustion device of a gas burner applicable to a domestic gas boiler or water heater, includes a gas mixture supply pipe to supply gas mixture to the gas burner, and a gas supply and an air supply connected with the gas mixture supply pipe. A damper is provided at a predetermined position in the gas mixture supply pipe to regulate the amount of the gas mixture to be supplied to the gas burner, the degree of opening of the damper is adjusted by an electrically operated valve controlled by a control signal from a controller, and a valve disc arranged to open and close the gas mixture supply pipe according to operation of the valve is provided with a plurality of holes.

Abstract: An on demand tankless water heater system that is capable of quickly delivering water within a desired temperature range. The tankless water heater provides a hybrid heating method that contains a primary heating system and a secondary heating system disposed in a buffer tank that cooperate to facilitate control of output water temperature during water usage. A pressure differential switch detects low flow demand and allows the secondary heating system to provide immediate heating to the water. This secondary heating system provides a faster temperature response and fine tuning of output water temperature.

Abstract: An on demand tankless water heater system that is capable of quickly delivering water within a desired temperature range. The tankless water heater provides a hybrid heating method that contains a primary heating system and a secondary heating system disposed in a buffer tank that cooperate to facilitate control of output water temperature during water usage. A pressure differential switch detects low flow demand and allows the secondary heating system to provide immediate heating to the water. This secondary heating system provides a faster temperature response and fine tuning of output water temperature.

Abstract: A water heater door assembly includes a base plate sized and shaped to substantially sealingly cover an access opening in a water heater combustion chamber and has at least one opening through which a fuel supply line extends at least partly between a burner in the combustion chamber and a gas control valve, and a flexible seal positioned at least partly within the opening including an engaging portion substantially sealed to an edge portion of the opening, and a through hole that is shaped to receive the fuel supply and has a size slightly smaller than the size of an outer dimension of the fuel supply line such that the flexible seal and the fuel supply line are friction fit together to form a seal.

Abstract: A circulating fluidized bed boiler is disclosed.

Abstract: A circulating fluidized bed boiler including a furnace for combusting solid carbonaceous fuel in a fast fluidized bed, the furnace having walls made of water/steam tube panels and used for evaporating water fed therein. A solids separator arranged adjacent to a sidewall of the furnace separates solids entrained with exhaust gas discharged via an outlet channel from an upper portion of the furnace. A gas seal conveys at least a portion of the separated solids to a first fluidized bed heat exchange changer arranged downstream of the gas seal and has internal heat exchange surfaces. A first lift channel has a lower end connected to a bottom portion of the first fluidized bed heat exchanger chamber and an upper end connected to an upper end of a first return channel for discharging solids from the first fluidized bed heat exchange chamber and for taking the cooled solids to a lower portion of the furnace.

Abstract: A method of operating an oxycombustion circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler that includes a furnace having a grid at its bottom section, a solid material separator connected to an upper part of the furnace, and an external solid material handling system. An oxidant gas is introduced into the CFB boiler through the grid as fluidizing gas, the fluidizing gas including recirculating flue gas. Fuel material is introduced into the circulating fluidized bed. A sulfur reducing agent including CaCO3 is introduced into the circulating fluidized bed. Solid material is circulated out of the furnace and provides an external circulation of solid material via the external solid material handling system. The solid material is fluidized in the external solid material handling system by introducing a fluidizing medium including recirculating the gas into tire external solid material handling system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic water supply-type steam generator using vapor pressure for creating the optimum vacuum pressure inside a pressurized water supply tank, and for smoothly providing water to the pressurized water supply tank by using the strong aspiration force that is created by means of the vacuum pressure while continuously generating steam. The present invention is characterized by allowing control of the vacuum pressure to the optimum state when creating the vacuum pressure inside the pressurized water supply tank by introducing an adequate amount of outside air from the atmosphere through an air vent. In addition, the present invention is characterized by providing a means for cooling the pressurized water supply tank so as to control the vacuum pressure inside the tank to the optimum state.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an energy recovery system for a mobile machine. The energy recovery system may include a tank configured to store a liquid fuel for combustion within an engine of the mobile machine, and a combustor selectively connectable to receive gaseous fuel formed in the tank. The energy recovery system may also include a recovery device operable to generate work using exhaust from the combustor.

Abstract: A power unit for generation of electric current is disclosed. A hydraulic motor, powered by a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, is coupled to and turns a generator, producing direct or alternating electric current. The hydraulic motor and generator are mounted on a base section, which in turn can be mounted on a desired surface, for example a trailer used in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations on oil and gas wells. A cover is hingedly connected to the base section, and in a first position is swung into a closed position covering the hydraulic motor and electric generator. With the cover in a second, open position, easy access is had to the the hydraulic motor and electric generator. Instrumentation showing operating conditions of the hydraulic motor and electric generator may be mounted in one or more openings in the cover.

Abstract: A method of operating a drive-train of a hybrid vehicle which comprises at least a hybrid drive with an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, an automatic or automated change-speed transmission connected between the hybrid drive and a drive output, and a clutch connected between the internal combustion engine and the electric machine. When starting the internal combustion engine from a purely electric driving mode, the clutch is initially disengaged. To start the internal combustion engine, the clutch is at least partially engaged and the internal combustion engine is drag-started by the electric machine, and, in parallel with starting the internal combustion engine, a downshift in the transmission is initiated once a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine reaches or exceeds an applicable threshold value.

Abstract: A brushcutter includes: a centrifugal clutch (20) that transmits a drive force of an engine from a crankshaft to a drive shaft; a clutch housing (23) covering the cooling fan and the centrifugal clutch, the clutch housing being made of a synthetic resin; and a bearing that is held inside the clutch housing (23) and supports a coupling shaft that couples the drive shaft and the centrifugal clutch (20). A volute-shaped air-flow space (27) defined including a rise wall (26) surrounding the centrifugal clutch (20) is provided inside the clutch housing (23) near an outer circumference of the centrifugal clutch (20). An inflow opening (28, 29) that lets a cooling air flowing in the air-flow space (27) flow into an inner air-flow space (53) and an outflow opening (52) that lets the cooling air flowing in the air-flow space (53) flow out to the air-flow space (27) are provided on the rise wall (26).

Abstract: A cooling device circulates cooling water through an engine main body and a radiator using an electric pump and supplies cool air to the radiator using an electric fan, thereby cooling the engine main body. During a dead soak period after an engine is shut off, a control unit controls the operation states of the electric pump and the electric fan on the basis of cooling water temperature detected by a water temperature sensor, outside air temperature detected by an outside air temperature sensor, and battery voltage. Specifically, when the engine is shut off, if it is determined on the basis of the cooling water temperature and the outside air temperature that the engine is in a high temperature state, the control unit controls the electric pump and the electric fan.

Abstract: An engine assembly is provided herein. The engine assembly includes a head gasket interposing a cylinder block and a cylinder head, the head gasket comprising a first layer in face sharing contact with a portion of a cylinder head attachment surface included in the cylinder block and having a first-layer coolant opening adjacent to two neighboring cylinders and a second layer having a second-layer coolant opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the first-layer coolant opening.

Abstract: A valve housing for a control valve of a camshaft adjuster, including a housing flange for fastening to a control unit as well as an essentially cylindrical housing component for accommodating a control piston. It is provided that the housing component is rotatably fixedly attached to the housing flange by a form-locked connection. A valve housing of this type is cost effective to manufacture and has a low weight, while ensuring operational reliability. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing an aforementioned valve housing.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a housing defining a lifter bore, and a slot in communication with the lifter bore. A valve lifter assembly is positioned within the lifter bore such that a key pin of the valve lifter assembly extends into the slot. The key pin has a contoured outer surface contacting the engine housing within the slot at a first and a second rotational orientation of the valve lifter, to limit misalignment thereof.

Abstract: An operation control system for a solenoid valve of a combustion engine having at least one solenoid valve to hydraulically couple and decouple actuation forces of a cam with a gas valve of a cylinder. A driving unit operates the solenoid valve, and a first detection device monitors a status of the solenoid valve by supplying a status signal to a control unit during an engine intake cycle phase of the cylinder. A second detection device analyzing a system parameter corresponding to the cylinder and supplying a control signal during an engine cycle phase other than the engine intake cycle phase. The control unit delays the status signal based on the status signal to temporally synchronize the status signal with the control signal, or a secondary control signal based thereon, and compares the status signal with the control signal or the secondary signals with each other using an AND-Function.

Abstract: A variable valve actuating apparatus includes: a first rotary member which includes a rotor fixed to one of the inner cam shaft and the outer cam shaft, and a receiving chamber formed within the first rotary member, and which is arranged to be rotated in an advance angle direction or in a retard angle direction relative to the drive rotary member by a hydraulic pressure selectively supplied to or drained from the advance angle operation chamber and the retard angle operation chamber; and a second rotary member fixed to the other of the inner cam shaft and the outer cam shaft, rotatably received within the receiving chamber of the first rotary member, and arranged to be rotated relative to the first rotary member and the drive rotary member within a predetermined angle range.

Abstract: A method for controlling a valve-control system for variable-lift actuation of the valves of an internal-combustion engine, wherein the valve-control system comprises, for each cylinder of the engine, a solenoid valve for controlling the flow of a hydraulic fluid in the system, and means configured for determining a real temperature value of said hydraulic fluid. The method includes: determining a deviation of performance of the solenoid valves due to a degradation of the characteristics of said hydraulic fluid with respect to nominal values thereof; and substituting for said real temperature value an equivalent temperature value consisting of a temperature value at which the hydraulic fluid having nominal characteristics would produce performance of the solenoid valves corresponding to the performance resulting from the aforesaid deviation so that each solenoid valve is governed as a function of said equivalent temperature value.

Abstract: A spool valve for controlling a twin phaser for coupling a drive member to two driven members and to enable the phase of the two driven members to be varied independently includes a bore operably associated with the twin phaser, fluid channels opening into the bore, and a spool. The spool is received in and is moveable relative to the bore so as to selectively open and close the fluid channels in a predetermined manner, thereby providing a fluid communication between the spool and the twin phaser, and varying a phase of output members relative to an input member. The spool and the fluid channels are configured so that an axial displacement of the spool relative to the bore serves to control a phase of a first output member, and a rotation of the spool relative to the bore serves to control a phase of a second output member.

Abstract: A finger lever is provided for a valve train of an internal combustion engine. The finger lever comprises an inner lever, at least one arm pivotally coupled to the inner lever, and a coupling device operatively displaceable to control movement of the at least one arm relative to the inner lever. The coupling device includes a slide and a piston disposed in a longitudinal bore of the inner lever, the piston having an entraining slot in which at least part of the slide is received, and at least one biasing member arranged to bias the piston relative to the inner lever. The slide is constructed to be displaced in a coupled position or an uncoupled position. In the coupled position the slide is entrained by the at least one arm, and in the uncoupled position the slide is not entrained by the at least one arm.

Abstract: A finger lever is provided for a valve train of an internal combustion engine. The finger lever comprises an inner lever, at least one arm pivotally coupled to the inner lever, and a coupling device operatively displaceable to control movement of the at least one arm relative to the inner lever. The coupling device includes a slide and a piston disposed in a longitudinal bore of the inner lever, the piston having an entraining slot in which at least part of the slide is received, and at least one biasing member arranged to bias the piston relative to the inner lever. The slide is constructed to be displaced in a coupled position or an uncoupled position. In the coupled position the slide is entrained by the at least one arm, and in the uncoupled position the slide is not entrained by the at least one arm.

Abstract: A finger lever is provided for a valve train of an internal combustion engine. The finger lever comprises an inner lever, at least one arm pivotally coupled to the inner lever, and a coupling device operatively displaceable to control movement of the at least one arm relative to the inner lever. The coupling device includes a slide and a piston disposed in a longitudinal bore of the inner lever, the piston having an entraining slot in which at least part of the slide is received, and at least one biasing member arranged to bias the piston relative to the inner lever. The slide is constructed to be displaced in a coupled position or an uncoupled position. In the coupled position the slide is entrained by the at least one arm, and in the uncoupled position the slide is not entrained by the at least one arm.

Abstract: A method for providing and consuming a storable and transportable, alcohol-containing cooling fluid comprising the following steps: providing a gas with carbon dioxide fraction as a carbon supplier; providing a hydrogen fraction; producing a gaseous starting material by mixing the carbon dioxide fraction and hydrogen fraction; passing of the starting material through a reactor with a catalyst to synthesize a cooling fluid mixture of alcohol and water; and using the cooling mixture for cooling intake air, and/or compressor air or/and a fuel-air mixture of an internal combustion engine by evaporating the cooling fluid.

Abstract: An engine assembly includes an engine structure, a crankshaft rotationally supported on the engine structure, a crankshaft isolator assembly and a belt. The crankshaft isolator assembly includes a hub fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, a crankshaft isolator pulley coupled to the hub, and a mechanical clutch. The mechanical clutch is engaged with the hub and the crankshaft isolator pulley. The mechanical clutch fixes the hub for rotation with the crankshaft isolator pulley during a first operating condition and allows relative rotation between the hub and the crankshaft isolator pulley during a second operating condition. The belt is engaged with the crankshaft isolator pulley and an accessory drive system.