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A vest or belt is integrally formed with tubular, pet receiving passageways which extend around the wearer's body and terminate in pocket-like chambers for feeding and retrieval.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6435153 | Engine conversions An engine modification particularly suitable for permitting an engine, which initially ran on diesel fuel (diesel cycle) to run on gasoline (Otto cycle), includes a spacer plate connected between a cylinder head and the engine block for lowering the compr... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435154 | VCT controls integrated into front cover of engine A front cover for an internal combustion engine comprises variable cam timing (VCT) controls integrated into the cover, including a variable force solenoid (VFS) and a cam position sensor located in front of and operably connected to a cam phaser. In an e... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435155 | Oil filter mounting arrangement for a motorcycle engine An overall cylindrical oil filter and oil cooler are arranged widthwise of the vehicle on the left and right and projected forwards, at the lower front part of the engine case of the engine. The oil filter is disposed offset to the right side of the vehic... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435156 | System and method for disabling cylinders in an internal combustion engine A system and method of disabling at least one cylinder in a multiple cylinder combustion engine is disclosed wherein the fuel combustion air intake valve is closed such that essentially no fuel enters the cylinder, and the exhaust valve is opened such tha... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435157 | Support for an accessory of an internal combustion engine and method of making same A support is constructed for holding an accessory of an internal combustion engine and for guiding an operating medium of the internal combustion engine. In order to expand the range of applications of the support, it is designed for accommodating several... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435158 | Method and system for preventing reverse running of internal combustion engine A method for preventing reverse running of an internal combustion engine includes determining the operational state of the vehicle starter motor, determining whether a stall or imminent stall condition exists, and suspending operation of the engine based ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435159 | Fuel injected internal combustion engine with reduced squish factor A direct fuel injection internal combustion engine configured to reduce engine knock during high speed operation of the engine is provided. The engine comprises a cylinder head including a lower surface portion closing an upper end of a cylinder to define... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435160 | Compensating voltage controller system An electronic throttle control apparatus includes a variable voltage generator, such as an H-driver, controlling the positioning effort of an electronic throttle motor by generating a variable voltage signal. A current sensing element is coupled to the H-... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435161 | Fuel injection system for outboard motor An engine of an outboard motor includes a fuel injection system. In a preferred mode, the fuel injection system comprises a high pressure fuel system and a vapor separator assembly. The high pressure fuel system includes a fuel injector that is removably ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435162 | Method and apparatus for charging at least one capacitive control element A method and an apparatus for charging at least one capacitive control element, in particular a fuel injection valve of an internal combustion engine, charge the capacitive control element with different charging times. In order to shorten a charging time... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435163 | Fuel supply device The invention relates to a fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine, having a unit, such as a pressure regulator, mounted in electrically insulated fashion and including an electrically conductive housing, and the housing is connected via an e... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435164 | Fuel weathering method for vehicle evaporative emission system A fuel weathering method for an evaporative emission system of a motor vehicle includes determining a current temperature of liquid fuel inside the evaporative emission system, determining a fuel residency time representing the amount of time the fuel has... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435165 | Regulation method for fuel injection system A method of regulating gas pressure in a dual fluid fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine having at least one delivery injector, including; determining when the gas pressure supplied to the fuel injection system is above a desired level;... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435166 | Exhaust gas recirculation device and control method thereof A Roots blower driven by a direct-current motor provided to a recirculation duct for connecting an exhaust duct and an intake duct to extract a part of exhaust gas of a diesel engine to recirculate to an intake side. Accordingly, even when a differential ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435167 | Exhaust gas turbocharger An exhaust gas turbocharger with an exhaust gas turbine and a radial compressor includes an impeller which pumps air through guide vanes or wedge guide elements into a helical passage. It is proposed that the guide vanes or wedge vane elements be guided f... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435168 | Pressure balancing metering subassembly for use with a modular EGR valve A pressure balancing metering subassembly for use with a modular actuator of an EGR valve includes a metering base which defines a metering port and a pressure chamber. An elongate poppet includes a first end normally disposed in sealing engagement with t... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435169 | Integrated motor and controller for turbochargers, EGR valves and the like An integrated electric motor and controller reduces weight and provides improved performance of devices associated with internal combustion engines such as EGR valves, turbocharger wastegates and the like. The integrated motor and controller includes an e... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435170 | Crankcase bypass system with oil scavenging device An engine crankcase bypass system includes a scavenging mechanism for the collection and removal of oil entrained in engine bypass gases that include unburned gasoline fuel and water vapors. The improved bypass system, designed to replace a standard PCV (... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435171 | Air-fuel ratio control apparatus The present invention increases the frequency of the LAF sensor deterioration determination in the case that air-fuel ratio control is being carried out while the deterioration of the LAF sensor is being monitored. When the monitor conditions are no longe... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435172 | Fire starting apparatus An improved kindling support apparatus (10) for maintaining a quantity of kindling at a desired height relative to the cross-bars (101) of a main fireplace grate (100) in either a suspended or self-supported fashion wherein the support apparatus (10) incl... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435173 | Combined burner and grate A combined burner and grate structure for use in connection with a gas range includes one or more burner elements. Each burner element has one or more fuel inlets, one or more fuel outlets disposed on one or more side surfaces, and a top surface. A horizo... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435174 | Fluid heater coil configuration and fabrication method A spiral fluid heater coil system for facilitating drainage of fluid from the heater and increasing the efficiency of transferring heat to a fluid. The spiral fluid heater coil system includes a heater assembly including a combustion chamber having a cham... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435175 | Pulmonary drug delivery device A nebulizer for delivering a drug to a patient includes an electronic control unit, a hand piece connected to the electronic control unit via a cable, and a cartridge detachably engaged with the hand piece. The electronic control unit includes a controlle... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435176 | Spacer for use with a metered dose inhaler The present invention relates to a spacer for children primarily intended to be used in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler (MDI), said spacer having a generally oblong shape and being rotationally symmetrical around a central, longitudinal axis and b... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435177 | Aerosol medication delivery apparatus and system The invention provides an aerosol medication delivery apparatus for use with a pMDI canister having medication and a propellant contained therein under pressure, wherein the pMDI canister has a discharge orifice from which the medication and propellant ca... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435178 | Swim mask with floating air-suction device A swim mask apparatus having a mask equipped with a floating air-suction device is provided. The mask includes a plurality of straps extending from two lateral sides thereof to firmly attach the mask to a wearer's head and thereby provide watertight prote... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435179 | Inhalation device A device for inhaling healing active substances and medications includes a housing containing an active substance carrier therein, this housing having at least two permanent openings for the passage of air; and one of the two permanent openings being an i... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435180 | Method and apparatus for delivering humidified air to a face mask A pass-over humidifier for delivering a supply of heated, humidified air through an elongated conduit to a mask worn by a patient. The humidifier is designed for wear by a patient during sleep to treat chronic breathing disorders such as allergic rhinitis... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435181 | Respiratory mask with adjustable exhaust vent A nasal mask for use in respiratory therapy is provided with one or more vent ports which are adjustable for directing vented air in a direction which is most comfortable to the patient. By providing adjustable vent ports, the patient can adjust the direc... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435182 | Enhanced ventilation waveform device A novel ventilator waveform having an enhanced inspiratory flow pattern is ideally suited for determining an effective "inspiratory impedance" in ventilator-dependent patients, and/or patients with severe obstruction resulting in expiratory flow-limitatio... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435183 | Flow sensing device A fluid sensing device includes a venturi tube and a fluid resistive element. The venturi tube defines a first open end through which a flow of fluid enters, a second open end from which fluid flow exits and a constricted midportion therebetween. The flui... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435184 | Gas mask structure A gas mask structure including a rear cup body, two cell seats and a front cup body. The rear cup body has an opening facing backward. A top side of front face of the rear cup body is formed with an inlet and a guide way downward extends from the inlet. A... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435185 | Travelers' comfort--wearable arm support An arm support of flexible, knitted fabric that includes a body of material covering the shoulders and both arms with the body extending around the upper back having upper arcuate portions secured by patches of press fasteners such as "VELCRO". The edges ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435186 | Anterior support device The present invention is directed to a device that supports an individual's spine while the individual is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which an individual could lean while working in a forward bent position and brackets... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435187 | Bandage for relief and massage Massage and relief bandage device for persons vulnerable to bedsores (decuibitus ulcer), having a bag device of a flexible material, particularly cloth, which is filled with foamed plastic beads. The cloth material is a porous material, permeable to air, ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435188 | Patient immobilization system A backboard having mounting members disposed along the board side edges. The invention provides a number of adjustable straps adapted to being releasably attached to the mounting members. One strap is extended over a patient's lower extremities and attach... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435189 | Methods and systems for treating ischemia Methods for treating total and partial occlusions employ a perfusion conduit which is penetrated through the occlusive material. Oxygenated blood or other medium is then perfused through the conduit in a controlled manner, preferably at a controlled press... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435190 | Autogenous cell patch cardio myoplasty and advanced muscle graft implantation system A method of autogenous cell patch cardio myoplasty using noninvasive thoracoscopy is disclosed. A patient's greater omentum is separated from its point of attachment to either the greater curvature of the stomach or the transverse colon. All open blood ve... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435191 | Tobacco separator Apparatus for separating particles contained in threshed leaf tobacco includes a plurality of separating chambers, each including a separation chamber and having a fan system for establishing a generally upward air flow. A covered, high speed conveyor of ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435192 | Safety ashtray A safety ashtray has a frustoconical configuration formed by a sloping cover over a hollow ash and butt receiving interior region. The cover has a central access opening to the interior region and is provided with a plurality of cigarette rest areas space... | 08/20/2002 |
