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A fuel supply system is disclosed for use with a vehicle propulsion system such as an internal combustion engine or a fuel cell system. The fuel supply system includes a water supply, fuel supply, and fuel conversion device coupled to the water and fuel supplies for generating hydrogen from the wate

A fuel supply system is disclosed for use with a vehicle propulsion system such as an internal combustion engine or a fuel cell system. The fuel supply system includes a water supply, fuel supply, and fuel conversion device coupled to the water and fuel supplies for generating hydrogen from the water and fuel and supplying the hydrogen to an intake manifold of the propulsion system with which the fuel supply system is used. The fuel conversion device preferably includes a vaporization chamber, an inlet nozzle for introducing fine droplets of fuel and water into the vaporization chamber, an air inlet for introducing air into the vaporization chamber to create turbulence in the chamber, a heater in the vaporization chamber for heating the turbulent fuel/water mix at temperatures that cause the mix to convert into hydrogen, and an outlet for supplying the generated hydrogen and air to the vehicle propulsion system.

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A fuel supply system is disclosed for use with a vehicle propulsion system such as an internal combustion engine or a fuel cell system. The fuel supply system includes a water supply, fuel supply, and fuel conversion device coupled to the water and fuel supplies for generating hydrogen from the wate

A fuel supply system is disclosed for use with a vehicle propulsion system such as an internal combustion engine or a fuel cell system. The fuel supply system includes a water supply, fuel supply, and fuel conversion device coupled to the water and fuel supplies for generating hydrogen from the water and fuel and supplying the hydrogen to an intake manifold of the propulsion system with which the fuel supply system is used. The fuel conversion device preferably includes a vaporization chamber, an inlet nozzle for introducing fine droplets of fuel and water into the vaporization chamber, an air inlet for introducing air into the vaporization chamber to create turbulence in the chamber, a heater in the vaporization chamber for heating the turbulent fuel/water mix at temperatures that cause the mix to convert into hydrogen, and an outlet for supplying the generated hydrogen and air to the vehicle propulsion system. ality of brackets secured to the mounting surface, each bracket of the plurality of brackets being configured to provide pivotal coupling between a leg of the plurality of legs and the tabletop; and wherein the mounting surface comprises a plurality of fixturing mounts, each of which is configured to receive a bracket from the plurality of brackets during attachment of the bracket to the mounting surface and wherein each of the fixturing mounts comprises at least a first gap, and wherein each of the brackets comprises at least a first tab protruding from the bracket, the first tab being configured to be engageable within the first gap. 10. A lightweight folding table, comprising: a tabletop comprising a working surface and a mounting surface disposed opposite the working surface; a plurality of legs independently arranged in supportable relation to the tabletop; a plurality of brackets secured to the mounting surface, each bracket being configured to pivotally attach a leg of the plurality of legs to the tabletop; and wherein the mounting surface comprises a plurality of fixturing protrusions configured to restrict lateral motion of the brackets. 11. The lightweight folding table of claim 10, wherein the plurality of fixturing protrusions further comprises a mounting shelf disposed proximate an outer edge of the mounting surface and positioned to restrict motion of each of the plurality of brackets toward the outer edge. 12. The lightweight folding table of claim 11, wherein the plurality of fixturing protrusions further comprises a plurality of abutments positioned proximate the mounting shelf, so as to restrict motion of each of the plurality of brackets away from the outer edge. 13. The lightweight folding table of claim 12, wherein the plurality of fixturing protrusions further comprises a securing member configured to engage one of the plurality of legs in a folded position of the leg, so as to restrain lateral motion of the leg. 14. The lightweight folding table of claim 11, wherein the mounting shelf further comprises at least a first gap corresponding to each bracket, each first gap having a narrow opening, and wherein each bracket comprises at least a first tab protruding from the bracket, the first tab being configured to be frictionally engageable within the narrow opening of the first gap to hold the bracket in place against the mounting shelf. 15. The lightweight folding table of claim 10, wherein each bracket is secured to the mounting surface by an adhesive applied between the bracket and one or more of the plurality of fixturing protrusions. 16. The lightweight folding table of claim 10, wherein the plurality of legs comprises at least three legs. 17. The lightweight folding table of claim 16, wherein the plurality of legs comprises four legs. 18. The lightweight folding table of claim 10, wherein the tabletop is constructed of a plastic material and is formed by blow molding. 19. The lightweight folding table of claim 10, wherein the plurality of brackets are secured to the mounting surface independent of mechanical fasteners. 20. A lightweight folding table comprising: a tabletop comprising a working surface and a mounting surface disposed opposite the working surface; a plurality of legs independently arranged in supportable relation to the tabletop; a plurality of brackets secured to the mounting surface, each bracket being configured to pivotally attach a leg of the plurality of legs to the tabletop; and wherein the brackets are secured to the mounting surface by an adhesive, the adhesive operating without mechanical fasteners, and wherein the mounting surface further comprises a plurality of fixturing mounts integrally formed with the table top, each fixturing mount comprising a fixturing protrusion configured to restrict lateral motion of one of the plurality of brackets with respect to the table top. 21. The lightweight folding table of claim 20, wherein the adhesive is applied betwee