All The Claims

1. A portable power converter comprising an input device to receive a low voltage DC input, a voltage converter to convert said low voltage DC input into a high DC voltage output, said voltage converter in electrical communication with the input device, an output device adapted to operably supply said high DC voltage to two or more appliances, said output device in electrical communication with the converter, and a housing adapted to receive at least one of the input device, the voltage converter and the output device, wherein the input device includes at least one input electrical conducting lead, the voltage converter includes a DC step-up transformer and the output device includes at least one output electrical conducting lead, wherein the low DC voltage input is in the range of from about 5 volts to about 50 volts, and wherein the high DC voltage output is in the range from about 200 volts to about 600 volts.
2. The portable power converter of claim 1, wherein the at least one electrical output lead is at least about 100 meters in length.
3. The portable power converter of claim 2 wherein the at least one electrical output lead is at least about 200 meters in length.
4. The portable power converter of claim 3 wherein the at least one electrical output lead is at least about 500 meters in length.
5. The portable power converter of claim 1 wherein the housing includes a first internal compartment adapted to receive the voltage converter and a second internal compartment adapted to store the input device and the output device when not in use.
6. The portable power converter of claim 5 wherein the second compartment is further adapted to receive the two or more appliances when not in use.
7. The portable power converter of claim 1 wherein the housing is formed from two engageable components movable between a closed position and an open position.
8. The portable power converter of claim 7 wherein the two components are molded and are hingedly connected to allow rotation of the components relative to each other between the closed position and the open position.
9. The portable power converter of claim 1, wherein the at least one electrical output lead comprises a plurality of interconnectable leads.
10. The portable power converter of claim 9 wherein each lead is about 10 meters in length.
11. The portable power converter of claim 1, further comprising two or more appliances.
12. The portable power converter of claim 11 wherein the two or more appliances comprise at least one electrical discharge lamp.
13. The portable power converter of claim 12 wherein the at least one electrical discharge lamp comprises a compact fluorescent lamp.
14. The portable power converter of claim 13 wherein the compact fluorescent lamp is held by a ceramic plastic fining engageable with at least one of an end of the output lead remote from the power converter or intermediate said end and the power converter means.
15. The portable power converter of claim 13 wherein the compact fluorescent lamp is protected by a transparent shield.
16. The portable power converter of claim 1 wherein the housing further comprises attachment for fixing the housing to a surface.
17. The portable power converter of claim 16 wherein the attachment comprises at least one aperture to receive a fixing member.
18. The portable power converter of claim 16 wherein the attachment comprises a clamp engageable with the housing, said clamp including at least one aperture to receive a fixing member.
19. The portable power converter of claim 1 further comprising an inlet socket device located between the input device and the converter, and an outlet socket device located between the converter and the output device to removably engage the input device and output device respectively.
20. The portable power converter of claim 19 further comprising a switch device to control the delivery of power to the output device, the switch device movable between a first position in which an electrical circuit for distribution of power to the output device is open and a second position wherein the electric circuit is closed.
21. The portable power converter of claim 20 wherein the switch device includes a toggle switch.
22. The portable power converter of claim 20 wherein the input socket device, the output socket device and the switch device are located in an external recess of the housing.
23. The portable power converter of claim 22 wherein the external recess includes a protective barrier movable between a first position wherein access to the input socket device, the output socket device and the switch device is provided and a second position wherein the recess is protected from an external environment.
24. The portable power converter of claim 1 wherein the housing is waterproof.
25. The portable power converter of claim 1 further comprising a processing device.
26. The portable power converter of claim 25 wherein the processing device is a microprocessor.
27. The portable power converter of claim 26 where the microprocessor is programmed to perform at least one of control high voltage switching, control electro-luminescent lamp activity, control voltage converter shut down, receive data input from remote devices, respond to input by a user through a keyboard, monitor boost circuit voltages, control power up and power down sequences and shut down the system at the boost circuit level.
28. The portable power converter of claim 25 further comprising a power monitor engageable with the output terminals of a power source and in signal communication with the processing device.
29. The portable power converter of claim 25 further comprising a boost circuit device to boost DC voltage prior to delivery to the converter, said boost circuit device in electrical communication with the converter and the power source and located intermediate the converter and the power source.
30. The portable power converter of claim 29 wherein the boost circuit device is in signal communication with the processing device and subject to control by the processing device.
31. The portable power converter of claim 30 wherein the boost circuit device further comprises a circuit switching device to open or close a circuit to the voltage converter, said circuit switch device moveable between an on and off position in response to signal communication from said processing device.
32. The portable power converter of claim 25 further comprising a programming device.
33. The portable power converter of claim 32 wherein the programming device is a keyboard in signal communication with the processing device.
34. The portable power converter of claim 33 wherein the keyboard further comprises electro-luminescent backlighting.
35. The portable power converter of claim 25 further comprising a receiving device to receive a transmitted signal, said receiving device in signal communication with the processing device.
36. The portable power converter of claim 25 further comprising a switch pack, said switch pack comprising a secondary control unit and a switch, said secondary control unit in signal communication with the processing device.
37. The portable power converter of claim 36 wherein the switch pack further comprises a keypad control in signal communication with the secondary control unit and providing local control of the secondary control unit.
38. The portable power converter of claim 35 further comprising a remote control device.
39. The portable power converter of claim 38 wherein the remote control is manually activated.
40. The portable power converter of claim 38 wherein the remote control is activated by sensors responsive to environmental stimuli.
41. The portable power converter of claim 40 wherein the environmental stimuli include at least one of sound, movement, light and temperature.
42. A portable power converter comprising:
a weather resistant housing, comprising a handle and two hingedly engaged members movable between a closed position and an open position;
a power converter to convert a low DC voltage to a high DC voltage, the power converter located inside the housing;
an input lead to provide an electrical connection between a power source and the power converter;
an inlet lead to provide an electrical connection between a power source and the power converter;
at least one output lead to provide an electrical connection between the power converter and two or more appliances;
at least one outlet socket to removably receive the at least one output lead;
a switch for the at least one outlet socket, said switch movable between an off position in which an electrical circuit in a respective outlet lead is open and an on position in which the electric circuit is closed; and
two or more compact fluorescent lamps;
wherein the input lead, the at least one output lead and the two or more compact fluorescent lamps are stowable within the housing.
43. The portable power converter of claim 42 wherein the at least one output lead comprises multiple interconnectable extension leads.
44. The portable power converter of claim 42 further comprising a power source locatable within the weather resistant housing.
45. The portable power converter of claim 44 wherein the power source is a battery.
46. A portable power converter comprising an input device to receive a low voltage DC input, a voltage converter to convert said low voltage DC input into a high DC voltage output, said voltage converter in electrical communication with the input device, an output device adapted to operably supply said high DC voltage to two or more appliances, said output device in electrical communication with the converter, and a housing adapted to receive at least one of the input device, the voltage converter and the output device, wherein the low DC voltage input is in the range from about 8 volts to about 24 volts, and wherein the high voltage DC output is in the range from about 300 volts to about 400 volts.
47. The portable power converter of claim 46, wherein the high voltage DC output is in the range from about 320 volts to about 380 volts.

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. An image heating apparatus, comprising:
magnetic flux generation means for generating magnetic flux;
a heat generation member for generating heat by an action of magnetic flux generated by said magnetic flux generation means to heat an image on a recording material; and
a holder, disposed close to said heat generation member, for supporting said magnetic flux generation means; said holder comprising portions to be supported at both end portions in a longitudinal direction of said holder and a recessed portion recessed inwardly at least at a central portion in the longitudinal direction of said holder.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recessed portion is formed at least at a side surface located at a lower portion of said holder in a gravitational direction when said holder is mounted in said image heating apparatus.
3. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic flux generation means comprises an exciting coil for generating magnetic flux and a magnetic core for concentrating the magnetic flux.
4. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said image heating apparatus further comprises a magnetic flux decreasing member for decreasing magnetic flux acting on said heat generation member by being inserted into a gap between said heat generation member and said holder and drive means for driving said magnetic flux decreasing member.
5. An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said holder is provided with a plurality of projection portions including a central projection portion at a central portion of said holder and an end projection portion, at an end portion of said holder, having a height larger than that of the central projection portion.
6. An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said image heating apparatus further comprises a gear rotationally movably supported at an end portion of at least one of said drive means for driving said magnetic flux decreasing member and said holder, and said holder has at least an area, in which said gear is to be supported, having a straight shape which is not changed in outer diameter.
7. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said heat generation member is a hollow metal roller.
8. An apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said holder is supported in said heat generation member.

1. A portable electronic device, comprising a first cover, a second cover and a connecting mechanism connecting the first cover with the second cover, the connecting mechanism comprising:
a fixing base, fixed on the first cover;
a turning base, fixed on the second cover;
a first linking board, rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base;
a second linking board, rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base, and collectively forming a four-bar linkage mechanism with the fixing base, the first linking board and the turning base; and
an arc spring, urged between the second linking board and the fixing base, to supply an elastic force to the four-bar linkage mechanism to open or close the second cover.
2. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing base comprises a first fixing base fixed on the first cover, and defines a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole at two opposite side edges of the first fixing base, the first linking board defines a first shaft hole and a fifth shaft hole at two opposite side edges of the first linking board, a pin roll is inserted into the first shaft hole of the first fixing base and the first shaft hole of the first linking board to rotatably connect one end of the first linking board with one end of the first fixing base.
3. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the turning base defines a fourth shaft hole and a fifth shaft hole at two opposite side edges of the turning base, a pin roll is inserted into the fifth shaft hole of the turning base and the fifth shaft hole of the first linking board to rotatably connect the other end of the first linking board with one end of the turning base.
4. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second linking board comprises a second connecting base, and defines a second shaft hole and a fourth shaft hole at two opposite side edges of the second connecting base, a pin roll is inserted into the second shaft hole of the first fixing base and the second shaft hole of the second connecting base to rotatably connecting the other end of the first fixing base with one end of the second connecting base, a pin roll is inserted into the fourth shaft hole of the turning base and the fourth shaft hole of the second connecting base to rotatably connecting the other end of the turning base with the other end of the second connecting base.
5. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 4, wherein a distance between the first shaft hole and the fifth shaft hole of the first linking board is shorter than that between the second shaft hole and the fourth shaft hole of the second linking board.
6. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fixing base further comprises a first adjusting base protruding outwardly from the first fixing base, the first adjusting base is configured between the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole of the first fixing base, and defines a third shaft hole engaging with the arc spring to connect the arc spring with the fixing base.
7. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein central lines of the first shaft hole, the second shaft hole and the third shaft hole of the fixing base are in parallel with each other and in a same plane.
8. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first fixing base is integrally formed with the first adjust base.
9. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the second linking board further comprises a second adjusting base extending from the second connecting base, the second adjusting base defines a sixth shaft hole at an end edge of the second adjusting base away from the second connecting base, the sixth shaft hole engages with the arc spring to connect the arc spring with the second linking board.
10. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second linking board further defines a receiving groove to receive the arc spring, the receiving groove extends from the second connecting base towards the second adjusting base and communicates with the sixth shaft hole, one end of the arc spring passes through the receiving groove to engage with the sixth shaft hole.
11. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein central lines of the second shaft hole, the fourth shaft hole and the sixth shaft hole of the second linking board are parallel with each other.
12. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second connecting base is integrally formed with the second adjusting base.
13. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second linking board is substantially a tabulate plat to be form as an L-shape.
14. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first cover defines a receiving recess contiguous with the first adjusting base and the arc spring, in a close state, the turning base is in parallel with the fixing base, and the arc spring is compressed with one end above the receiving recess.
15. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 14, wherein in a pre-opening state, the first linking board and the second linking board rotate relative to the fixing base, the arc spring is stretched to maximum deformation, and the end of the arc spring moves towards the receiving recess.
16. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 14, wherein central lines of the first shaft hole, the third shaft hole and the sixth shaft hole are in parallel with each other in a same plane.
17. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 14, wherein in an opening state, the arc spring drives the first linking board and the second linking board rotate relative to the fixing base by stretching deformation, and the end of the arc spring is received in the receiving recess.
18. A portable electronic device, comprising a first cover, a second cover and a connecting mechanism connecting the first cover with the second cover, the connecting mechanism comprising a four-bar linkage mechanism and an arc spring elastically connecting with the four-bar linkage mechanism, the arc spring driving the four-bar linkage mechanism rotating to open and close the second cover on the first cover.
19. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 18, wherein the four-bar linkage mechanism comprises a fixing base fixed on the first cover, a turning base fixed on the second cover, a first linkage board rotatably connecting the fixing base with the turning base, and a second linking board rotatably connecting the fixing base with the turning base.
20. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 19, wherein the fixing base comprises a first adjusting base protruding outwardly from edge of the fixing base, the second linking base comprises a second adjusting base extending from the second linking base, the arc spring elastically connects the first adjusting base with the second adjusting base to drive the first linking board, the turning base and the second linking board rotating relative to the fixing base.

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 method of reducing smoke and particulate emissions from an exhaust gas from a spark-ignited reciprocating engine operating on a liquid petroleum fuel, comprising the step of: adding a fuel additive to the liquid petroleum fuel, the fuel additive comprises:
an oil-soluble iron compound wherein the oil-soluble iron compound comprises ferric naphthenate or iron naphtenate salt; and
an over-based magnesium compound.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the fuel additive contains from about 3 parts to about 8 parts iron per about 1 part magnesium, by weight.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the fuel additive contains from about 4 parts to about 7 parts iron per about 1 part magnesium, by weight.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the fuel additive contains about 5 parts iron per about 1 part magnesium, by weight.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the liquid petroleum fuel contains about 50 PPM of iron, based on weight, after adding the fuel additive.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the smoke and particulate matter in the exhaust gas is reduced by at least 90 percent by weight.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the spark-ignited reciprocating engine is a gasoline engine which operate at about 400 to 1,000 rpm to about 1,000 to 6500 rpm.
8. A method of catalyzing combustion of a liquid petroleum fuel in a spark-ignited reciprocating engine, comprising the step of:
adding an oil-soluble iron compound and an over-based magnesium compound to the liquid petroleum fuel; wherein the oil-soluble iron compound comprises ferric naphthenate or iron naphtenate salt; and whereby the engine has improved engine performance, increased engine horsepower produced and increased fuel efficiency.
9. An additive for liquid petroleum fuel for use in a spark-ignited reciprocating engine that produced an exhaust gas, the additive comprising:
a combination of an oil-soluble iron compound and an over-based magnesium compound wherein the oil-soluble iron compound comprises ferric naphthenate or iron naphtenate salt;
the combination operable to reduce smoke from the spark-ignited reciprocating engine when an effective amount of the combination is introduced into the liquid petroleum fuel for use in the spark-ignited reciprocating engine; and
the combination further operable to reduce particle emissions from the exhaust gas of the spark-ignited reciprocating engine when an effective amount of the combination is introduced into the liquid petroleum fuel for use in the spark-ignited reciprocating engine.
10. The additive of claim 9 wherein the additive contains from about 3 parts to about 8 parts iron per about 1 part magnesium by weight.
11. The additive of claim 9 wherein the additive contains from about 4 parts to about 7 parts iron per about 1 part magnesium by weight.
12. The additive of claim 9 wherein the additive contains from about 5 parts iron per about 1 part magnesium by weight.
13. The additive of claim 9 wherein the additive is operable to reduce smoke and particulate matter in the exhaust gas by at least 90 percent by weight.
14. The additive of claim 9, wherein the over-based magnesium compound is selected from the group consisting of oxide, carboxylate, sulfonate and mixtures thereof.