Author: claimsbot

1. A starting device for an internal combustion engine, comprising:
a stator comprising an inductor coil, the inductor coil comprising a plurality of windings electrically connected in parallel;
a rotor associated with the stator and having an axis of rotation;
a starter element rotatable by the rotor and moveable along the axis of rotation of the rotor; and
a contactor provided to supply power, in a prerotation first phase, only to some of the windings of the inductor coil and, in a full-speed second phase, following the first phase, to all of the windings of the inductor coil;
the contactor having a longitudinal axis and comprising first and second electrical contact elements provided to supply power to the electric motor so as to enable the electric motor to operate in succession in the prerotation first phase and the full-speed second phase;
each of the first and second contact elements moveable along the longitudinal axis between an open state and a closed state;
the first contact element movable relative to the second electrical contact element;
the contactor comprising:
a movable support engaging the first electrical contact element;
a control rod engaging the second electrical contact element; and
a movable assembly provided to push the movable support along the longitudinal axis so as to move the first electrical contact element from the open state to the closed state and to push the control rod along the longitudinal axis so as to move the second electrical contact element from the open state to the closed state;
the control rod movable relative to the movable support;
the number of the windings activated in the second phase being equal to or greater than twice the number of the windings activated in the first phase;
the movable assembly provided to move the starter element by a pivoting fork.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the contactor comprises electronic-type switches for activating the windings of the inductor coil.
3. The device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the switches comprises a transistor or a thyristor.
4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the inductor coil comprises four windings in parallel, corresponding to four inductor pathways, and wherein, in the prerotation first phase, only one inductor pathway is activated and, in the full-speed phase, the four inductor pathways are activated.
5. A rotating electric machine for a motor vehicle, comprising a device according to claim 1.
6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the pivoting fork to move the starter element rotatable by the rotor along the axis of rotation of the rotor is actuated by the contactor in order to move the starter element relative to a driveshaft coupled to the rotor, along the X axis, between a first position in which the starter element is adapted to drive the internal combustion engine via the pinion and a second position in which the starter element is adapted to be disengaged from the ring gear; and wherein the movable assembly comprises:
a movable core movable in the contactor through the action of a magnetic field generated by a coil of the contactor provided to push the movable support; and
an actuating element provided to close the second electrical contact element by pushing the control rod, mounted in the movable core and able to move relative to this movable core between an initial position and a final position against a force exerted by a helical spring, the actuating element being fixed to the pivoting fork to move the starter element to the first position to a second position and wherein the movable core can moves and pushing the movable without moves the actuating element by compressed the helical spring when the actuating member is blocked between the initial position and the final position.
7. A starting device for an internal combustion engine, comprising:
a stator comprising an inductor coil, the inductor coil comprising a plurality of windings;
a rotor associated with the stator and having an axis of rotation;
a starter element rotatable by the rotor and moveable along the axis of rotation of the rotor; and
a contactor provided to supply power, in a prerotation first phase, only to some of the windings of the inductor coil and, in a full-speed second phase, following the first phase, to all of the windings of the inductor coil;
the contactor having a longitudinal axis and comprising first and second electrical contact elements provided to supply power to the electric motor so as to enable the electric motor to operate in succession in a prerotation first phase and a full-speed second phase, each of the first and second contact elements moveable along the longitudinal axis between an open state and a closed state;
the first contact element movable relative to the second electrical contact element;
the contactor comprising:
a movable support engaging the first electrical contact element;
a control rod engaging the second electrical contact element; and
a movable assembly provided to push the movable support along the longitudinal axis;

the control rod movable relative to the movable support;
the number of the windings activated in the second phase being equal to or less than twice the number of the windings activated in the first phase.
8. A starting device for an internal combustion engine, comprising:
a stator comprising an inductor coil, the inductor coil comprising a plurality of windings;
a rotor associated with the stator and having an axis of rotation;
a starter element rotatable by the rotor and moveable along the axis of rotation of the rotor; and
a contactor provided to supply power, in a prerotation first phase, only to some of the windings of the inductor coil and, in a full-speed second phase, following the first phase, to all of the windings of the inductor coil;
the contactor having a longitudinal axis and comprising first and second electrical contact elements provided to supply power to the electric motor so as to enable the electric motor to operate in succession in a prerotation first phase and a full-speed second phase, each of the first and second contact elements moveable along the longitudinal axis between an open state and a closed state;
the first contact element movable relative to the second electrical contact element;
the contactor further comprising a movable support engaging the first electrical contact element, a control rod engaging the second electrical contact element and a movable assembly provided to push the movable support along the longitudinal axis so as to move the first electrical contact element from the open state to the closed state and to push the control rod along the longitudinal axis so as to move the second electrical contact element from the open state to the closed state;
the number of the windings activated in the second phase being equal to or less than twice the number of the windings activated in the first phase.
9. The starting device according to claim 8, wherein the movable support is coaxial with the control rod.
10. The starting device according to claim 9, wherein the first contact element is supported by the movable support; wherein the second electrical contact element is fastened to the control rod; and wherein the second contact element and the control rod are both movable relative to the movable support.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

What is claimed is:

1. An optical recording medium comprising a recording layer and at least one mixed dielectric layer containing cerium oxide and an additive compound, wherein
said additive compound is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, chromium oxide, iron oxide, manganese oxide, niobium oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, yttrium oxide, tantalum oxide, antimony oxide, zirconium oxide, bismuth oxide and magnesium fluoride.
2. The optical recording medium of claim 1, wherein when the contents of aluminum oxide, chromium oxide, iron oxide, manganese oxide, niobium oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, yttrium oxide, tantalum oxide, antimony oxide, zirconium oxide, bismuth oxide, magnesium fluoride and cerium oxide in said mixed dielectric layer are calculated as Al2O3, Cr2O3, Fe3O4, Mn3O4, Nb2O5, MgO, ZnO, TiO2, Y2O3, Ta2O5, Sb2O3, ZrO2, Bi2O3, MgF2, and CeO2, respectively, the molar ratio of said additive compound to the total of cerium oxide and said additive compound is 10 to 80%.
3. The optical recording medium of claim 1, wherein a first dielectric layer, said recording layer, and a second dielectric layer are disposed in order, and at least part of the first dielectric layer andor at least part of the second dielectric layer is constructed by said mixed dielectric layer.
4. The optical recording medium of claim 1, wherein at least one of said mixed dielectric layer is in contact with said recording layer.
5. The optical recording medium of claim 1, further comprising a reflective layer containing silver, at least one of said mixed dielectric layer is in contact with said reflective layer.

1. A method of preparing a customized schedule of activities for a person afflicted with dementia, said method comprising:
(a) prompting a user with questions regarding said person’s preferred activities;
(b) compiling user responses regarding said person’s preferred activities;
(c) prompting a user with question concerning said person’s ability to perform certain tasks;
(d) compiling user responses regarding said person’s abilities;
(e) determining said person’s stage of dementia based on said user responses regarding said person’s abilities; and
(f) based on said stage of dementia, generating a schedule of activities, said schedule of activities including essential activities and preferred activities, wherein time allocated between said essential and preferred activities in said schedule differs for different stages, and wherein said preferred activities depends at least in part on said responses received in step (b).
2. The method of claim 1, wherein said schedule is adjusted periodically.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein time scheduled for said essential activities increases as said person’s stage of dementia becomes worse.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein time scheduled for said preferred activity category decreases as said stage of dementia becomes worse.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein said essential and preferred activities are categorized as follows: essential, wellness, productive, enjoyment and recuperative.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein said preferred activities include preferred productive, enjoyment, wellness and recuperative activities.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein said schedule always includes essential activities.
8. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
prompting a user with questions regarding said person’s quality of live; and
compiling user responses regarding quality of life and generating a quality of life indicator.
9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
modifying said schedule based on said user responses regarding quality of life to increase said quality of life indicator.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein modifying said schedule based on said user responses regarding quality of life comprises increasing said preferred activities and reducing said essential activities.
11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
Reiterating steps (e) and (f) periodically to generate a revised schedule.
12. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
Reiterating steps (e) and (f) periodically to generate a revised schedule.
13. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
prompting a user with questions regarding one or more co-existing conditions;
compiling user responses regarding one or more co-existing conditions; and
including in said schedule supplemental activities for said co-existing conditions.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein said co-existing conditions include at least one of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, or high blood pressure.
15. The method of claim 1, wherein preferred activities includes past and current interests and activities.
16. The method of claim 1, wherein said schedule displays reminders.
17. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions for instructing a processor operatively connected to a user interface to execute the following steps:
(a) prompting a user with questions regarding said person’s preferred activities;
(b) compiling user responses regarding said person’s preferred activities;
(c) prompting a user with question concerning said person’s ability to perform certain tasks;
(d) compiling user responses regarding said person’s abilities;
(e) determining said person’s stage of dementia based on said user responses regarding said person’s abilities; and
(f) based on said stage of dementia, generating a schedule of activities, said schedule of activities including essential activities and preferred activities, wherein time allocated between said essential and preferred activities in said schedule differs for different stages, and wherein said preferred activities depends at least in part on said responses received in step (b).
18. A system operatively connected to a user interface and comprising a digital processor, memory operatively connected to said processor and, said memory being configured with instructions for instructing said processor to execute the following steps:
(a) prompting a user with questions regarding said person’s preferred activities;
(b) compiling user responses regarding said person’s preferred activities;
(c) prompting a user with question concerning said person’s ability to perform certain tasks;
(d) compiling user responses regarding said person’s abilities;
(e) determining said person’s stage of dementia based on said user responses regarding said person’s abilities; and
(f) based on said stage of dementia, generating a schedule of activities, said schedule of activities including essential activities and preferred activities, wherein time allocated between said essential and preferred activities in said schedule differs for different stages, and wherein said preferred activities depends at least in part on said responses received in step (b).
19. The system of claim 18, wherein said user interface is selected from a tablet computer, a personal computer, or a smart phone.
20. The system of claim 19, wherein said system is operatively connected to said user interface over a network.
21. The system of claim 18, wherein said user interface is a display screen and input and wherein said system is physically integrated with said user interface.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A push-on clip fastener for securing two components together, said push-on clip fastener comprising:
a housing including an aperture;
a cover insertable into said housing;
a spring having a slot, wherein said slot is aligned with said aperture; and
wherein said spring is capable of providing a clamp load.
2. The push-on clip fastener of claim 1, wherein said housing includes projections located on each side of said housing.
3. The push-on clip fastener of claim 2, wherein said cover includes retaining features located on each side of said cover that are engageable with said projections.
4. The push-on clip fastener of claim 3, wherein said retaining features include wings.
5. The push-on clip fastener of claim 1, wherein said cover includes a pair of legs that are inserted into said housing.
6. The push-on clip fastener of claim 5, wherein said legs inserted into said housing cause said spring to straighten.
7. The push-on clip fastener of claim 6, wherein said straightening causes a clamp load.
8. A push-on clip fastener for securing an interior automotive component to a stud, said push-on clip fastener comprising:
a housing including an aperture, wherein said housing is capable of being located over a stud to secure the interior automotive component there between;
a cover including a pair of legs, wherein said legs are insertable within said housing;
a spring including a slot aligned with said aperture and a break having edges located above said slot; and
wherein said spring is capable of providing a clamp load.
9. The push-on clip fastener of claim 8, wherein said slot allows said spring to rotate within said housing.
10. The push-on clip fastener of claim 9, wherein said spring is capable of rotating and distorting until the break edges engage a thread in the stud.
11. The push-on clip fastener of claim 8, wherein said legs act as wedges as said cover is pressed into said housing.
12. The push-on clip fastener of claim 11, wherein said legs drive said break edges into the stud.
13. The push-on clip fastener of claim 12, wherein as both edges of the break are engaged into threads of the stud, said cover wedges said spring causing said spring to straighten.
14. The push-on clip fastener of claim 13, wherein said straightening causes a clamp load.