05th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130025616 | HANDLING AID FOR DENTAL FLOSS - A dental floss clamp comprising a screw connection having a threaded nut and a threaded bolt which is moveable within a longitudinal axis of the threaded nut and can be screwed therein wherein the threaded nut comprises a jacket and has an interior thread and an interior groove; the threaded bolt has an exterior thread and an exterior groove; each turn of the interior thread has a first flank , and a second flank, each having a pitch; and wherein the pitch of the second flank with respect to the longitudinal axis of the threaded nut is greater than the pitch of the first flank. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025617 | METHOD OF PREPARATION OF RADIATION-CURABLE COLORED ARTIFICIAL NAIL GELS - A method of preparing colored ultraviolet (UV)-curable compositions useful for adornment of natural and artificial nails and artificial nail extensions comprising dispersing a pigment in an organic liquid to form a pigment concentrate, the organic liquid comprised of one or more organic chemicals selected from solvents, ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and ethylenically unsaturated oligomers; and mixing the dispersed pigment concentrate with a radiation-curable nail gel composition comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, one or more ethylenically unsaturated oligomers, or mixtures thereof, and, optionally, one or more photo accelerators, fillers, inhibitors, plasticizers, non-reactive polymers, adhesion promotors, and/or photoinitiator(s) to form a resultant mixture, wherein if photoinitiator(s) is/are not present in the nail gel composition the photoinitiator(s) is/are added to the resultant mixture of the pigment concentrate and radiation-curable nail gel composition. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025618 | NOVEL CATIONIC 4-AMINOINDOLES, DYE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CATIONIC 4-AMINOINDOLE, PROCESSES THEREFOR AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a cationic 4-aminoindole of general formula (I), addition salts thereof with an acid and solvates thereof: in which: R | 2013-01-31 |
20130025619 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025620 | MOTORISED HAIR STYLING IRON - A hair styling iron includes a pair of hinged elongate jaws having complementary hair-engaging surfaces configured to hold and engage hair between the surfaces. The iron is motorised for rotating or vibrating at least one of the jaws. At least one elastomeric rib extends along one of the hair-engaging surfaces, and allows the user to readily modulate the hair-gripping force. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025621 | HAIR STYLING AID - The invention relates to a hair styling aid ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025622 | DENTAL FLOSS COMPRISING PLASTIC PARTS - A method for producing a length of dental floss having a plastic part attached comprising the steps of providing a mould having a cavity; disposing a length of dental floss within the cavity; arranging the dental floss within the cavity such that the dental floss enters the cavity at a first location x and exits the cavity at a second location y and wherein the path length of the dental floss within the cavity is greater than the linear distance between the first location x and the second location y; and injecting a plastic material into the cavity to encapsulate the floss. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025623 | HANDLING AID FOR DENTAL FLOSS - A dental floss clamp, said clamp comprising a first limb and a second limb which are mutually hinged at a first end of each limb; each limb having a plurality of projections and recesses configured such that when the limbs are brought together the projections of the first limb can engage with the recesses of the second limb and the projections of the first limb press laterally on the projections of the second limb in order to clamp a length of dental floss. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025624 | METHOD OF CLEANING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - According to example embodiments, there is provided a method of cleaning a semiconductor device manufacturing apparatus. In the method, a fluorine-containing gas is provided into a chamber to clean a byproduct formed on a surface of a chamber during formation of a layer structure therein. A material is provided into the chamber to chemisorb the material on the surface of the chamber. The material is substantially similar to or the same as a source gas for forming the layer structure. A plasma is generated in the chamber, and the chamber is purged. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025625 | PROCESS FOR CLEANING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON CHUNKS - Disclosed is a process for cleaning polycrystalline silicon chunks in an acidic cleaning bath, wherein: (a) the cleaning includes several cleaning cycles, (b) a particular amount of acid is consumed in each cycle, (c) a computer-controlled dosage system integrator adds up those amounts of acid consumed in each cycle to give a current total consumption of acid in the bath, and (d) on attainment of a total consumption of acid in the bath corresponding to an optimal dosage of the dosage system, the dosage system supplies this optimal dosage of unconsumed acid withdrawn from a reservoir vessel to the bath. Another process for cleaning polycrystalline silicon chunks in an acidic cleaning bath includes an acid circuit in which acid is circulated, wherein the ratio of amount of acid circulated in liters to the mass of polysilicon chunks present in the bath in kg is greater than 10. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025626 | POOL CLEANING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A tool for cleaning debris from swimming pools includes a frame, a corresponding net, and retaining means for retaining the net on the frame. The preferred retaining means is an elongated strip of resilient, flexible material, having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The web portion of the cross-section includes an exterior surface smoothly shaped between its two edges to urge debris from the pool into the net. The leg portions of the cross-section include gripping portions to assist in engaging and/or disengaging the retaining means from the frame, to permit the net to be assembled, changed or replaced. Preferably, the retaining means is formed from at least two different materials. The preferred frame of the tool is fabricated from aluminum and includes an elongated, curved frame portion with its ends permanently assembled into the end of a tubular attachment member, to permit attachment of the tool to a handle, pole or similar structure. The preferred net of the tool includes one or more anti-slip devices to prevent the edge of the net or bag from slipping between the frame portion and retaining means. A corresponding preferred method of use is also disclosed. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025627 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR DRY CLEANING IRREGULAR OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a cleaning device ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025628 | SCOURING BODY - A scouring body which comprises a sponge body and a sheet like textile structure arranged on the sponge body, wherein the cleaning surface of the sheet-like textile structure is sealed, strengthened and provided with scouring particles by means of a binder, is described. The scouring particles comprise plastic particles. The scouring body is characterized by an extraordinarily high cleaning power, washing stability and hydrolysis resistance. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025629 | SCRAPER BLADE DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE AND METHOD - The scraper blade device is provided for cleaning a surface, for instance a roadway surface, when moving in a forward direction relative to the surface. The scraper blade device includes an upper blade portion and a bottom blade portion. The bottom blade portion has a plurality of widthwise-disposed blade segments that are adjoined and juxtaposed to one another. The bottom edge of each blade segment is independently slidingly movable in an up and down movement out of alignment with reference to the bottom edge of the other blade segments and is biased towards a downward working direction. The bottom edge of the blade segments is also pivotally movable with reference to the surface to be cleaned about a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the lowermost edge of the scraper blade device. The bottom edges is biased towards a forward working position. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LABELS FROM CONTAINERS - A method and an apparatus for removing labels ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025631 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR WIRE CLEANING IN A GALVANIZING PRODUCTION LINE - A cleaning package for wires, method and system comprising said cleaning package, the package comprising a fiber-glass core, a synthetic fiber coating layer surrounding the fiber-glass core and interlaced with said fiber-glass core, and a coating layer surrounding, at least in part, the synthetic fiber coating layer, wherein the coating layer is a thermoplastic layer. The cooled-off galvanized wire is passed in between the at least two cleaning packages at a speed of up to 250 meters per second, while lasting up to eight hours. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025632 | SLURRY GENERATION - A system for maintaining production flow in a subsea pipeline having a proximate and a distal end, the pipeline being in fluid communication with a production facility on a distal end, the system comprising a flow loop comprising an inlet in fluid communication with at least one subsea well adapted to receive a hydrocarbon production flow, and an outlet in fluid communication with the proximate end of the pipeline; a pig launching system, adapted so that a pig may be selectively placed into the flow loop inlet; and a pig receiving system, adapted so that a pig may be removed from the hydrocarbon production flow from the flow loop outlet; wherein the flow loop has an inner surface roughness less than about 1000 micro-inches. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025633 | In-Situ Reclaim of Volatile Components - Apparatus and methods are provided for efficiently reclaiming solvents used to clean surfaces of semiconductor wafers, etc. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide an in-situ reclaim approach that utilizes condensing mechanisms to reclaim evaporated solvent components. In these embodiments, the condensing can occur within a proximity head itself and/or along a vacuum line running from the proximity head to a vacuum tank. Other embodiments of the present invention provide an in-situ reclaim approach that prevents the evaporation of solvents at the onset by maintaining appropriate equilibrium gas phase concentrations between the liquid chemistries and gases used to process wafer surfaces. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025634 | CLEANING AND SANITIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In the exemplary embodiment, a steam-cleaning apparatus is described for sanitizing and cleaning a surface or object. The apparatus has a first reservoir for receiving water, a heater for heating the water within the first reservoir, a second reservoir for receiving a sanitizing agent, a mixing nozzle, a first actuator for enabling the heated water from the first reservoir through the mixing nozzle at the surface or object for cleaning the surface or object; and a second actuator for enabling the sanitizing agent from the second reservoir to the mixing nozzle for mixing the sanitizing agent with the heated water therein, and for enabling the mixed heated water and sanitizing agent at the surface or object for sanitizing the surface or object deeply into its finest fissures and pores. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025635 | Installation Providing a Treatment Jet for Cleaning and/or Degreasing Manufactured Parts - The present invention relates to an installation for cleaning and/or degreasing manufactured parts. The installation applicator includes a first outlet nozzle connected to a device for producing vapor in order to produce a central jet consisting of the pressurized water vapor and a second outlet nozzle surrounding the first nozzle. The second nozzle is connected to a device for producing pressurized air in order to produce a peripheral jet consisting of the pressurized air. The nozzles form a composite treatment jet made of the central jet of pressurized water vapor and the peripheral jet of pressurized air with the peripheral jet surrounding the central jet. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025636 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD - [Problem] To provide a substrate treatment device which can more efficiently heat and more efficiently use a treatment solution to treat the surface of a plate-shaped substrate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025637 | SIPHON BREAK APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO PREVENT A SIPHON EFFECT IN A FLUID CONDUIT OF A DISHWASHER AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD - According to exemplary embodiments, a dishwasher or other washing appliance includes a siphon break apparatus configured to substantially prevent a siphon effect in a fluid conduit configured to drain fluid from the dishwasher or other washing appliance. The siphon break apparatus may include a body portion that may be divided by a filter into a filter chamber and a flow chamber. The filter chamber may extend perpendicularly from the flow chamber. An aperture may be defined in the filter chamber and sealed shut by a domed closure of a normally-closed umbrella valve. The domed closure may unseal from the aperture and thereby allow air to enter the filter chamber, travel through the filter and into the flow chamber so as to relieve a low pressure region and substantially prevent a siphon effect in the fluid conduit. A related method is also provided. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025638 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCE WITH TEMPERATURE ACTUATED VENTILATION - A ventilation system for a dishwashing appliance is provided. An actuator that is activated by heat provided by operation of the dishwasher is used to move a gate so as to provide an open position where one or more openings are created though which heat and fluid may be vented from the wash chamber. Upon cooling the actuator, it allows the gate to move to a closed position blocking the flow of heat and fluid from the wash chamber. The application of heat or cooling changes the shape of the actuator so as to provide for the positioning of the gate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025639 | AQUEOUS WASHER WITH ROTATING ARMS WITH NOZZLES - A washer adapted to wash a part with a solution, the washer comprising spaced apart sidewalls, and at least one arm rotatably mounted near its center on at least one of the sidewalls. The arm has one end and another end, a central portion, and an angled portion near the one arm end and angled relative to its adjacent arm central portion. The washer also includes a plurality of nozzles spaced apart along the arm central portion and the arm angled portion between near the one arm end and near the other arm end. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025640 | LOW-CAPACITY APPARATUS FOR WASHING OBJECTS - An appliance such as a dishwasher comprises an upper region and a lower region forming an appliance footprint. Positioned in the upper region is a spray arm assembly and a wash tub forming a wash zone. The wash zone has a low or reduced capacity, thereby holding fewer objects than conventional dishwashers but maintaining the appliance footprint so that the dishwasher fits an appliance opening, e.g., in kitchen cabinetry, that has a standard width dimension and a standard height dimension. In one embodiment, the wash zone has an opening through is received a rack, which supports the objects in the wash zone. The rack is moveable between a first position and a second position, and in one example, the rack is configured to move between the first position and the second position relative to the wash zone and independent of the spray arm assembly. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025641 | WALKER - Briefly, embodiments of methods or apparatuses used in conjunction with a walker are described. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025642 | Foldable tent structure articulated around at least one axis, and tent including said structure - Foldable tent structure that includes the assembly of a number of curved half-poles that are connected to one another in their upper part according to a general radial arrangement to form, in the deployed state, the frame that supports the fabric of the tent and that can be folded against one another to store the frame. Each half-pole includes at least one lower section and one upper section divided into two branches that go—by separating from one another—toward their distal ends and are kept separated to constitute a lower arch and an upper arch arranged one below the other, the distal ends of the branches being mounted to pivot around at least one vertical axis of rotation located close to the central part of the structure, with the branches kept separated by at least one bracket, arranged along the axis of rotation, the lower sections of the half-poles each extending in their lower part by a holding element of their lower ends relative to one another in the deployed state and forming the base of the structure designed to rest on the ground. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025643 | SOLAR CELL DEVICE COMPRISING AN AMORPHOUS DIAMOND LIKE CARBON SEMICONDUCTOR AND A CONVENTIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR - A device and method of manufacture of a:DLC multi-layer doping growth comprising the steps of: forming at least an a:DLC layer in one process over a conventional semiconductor layer, thereby creating a plurality of successively connected PIN/PN junctions, each PIN/PN junction being a photo diode, starting from a first junction and ending in a last junction, respective PIN/PN junctions having p-type, n-type, and intrinsic layers; varying the sp | 2013-01-31 |
20130025644 | THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FROM POWER FEEDER - Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed to use thermoelectric generating (TEG) devices to generate electricity from heat generated by a power cable. An apparatus includes multiple thermoelectric generating (TEG) devices. Each of the TEG devices has a first surface configured to be positioned in thermal communication with an outer surface of the power cable and a second surface configured to be positioned proximate to an ambient environment around the power cable. The apparatus also includes a set of terminals electrically coupled to the TEG devices. When a temperature differential exists between the first surface and the second surface, the TEG devices convert heat into electricity presented at the set of terminals. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025645 | Asymmetric cell design in solar panels and manufacturing method thereof - A thin film photovoltaic module having a plurality of interconnected submodules and a manufacturing method thereof have been disclosed in the present invention. Each submodule has a front electrode layer, a semiconductor layer, and a back electrode layer which have separating lines in each case for forming series-connected photovoltaic cells. The outer cells of two adjacent submodules are united into a single common tap cell for current collection. The separating lines of the two adjacent submodules are disposed mirror-asymmetrically with respect to a perpendicular bisector of the common tap cell. According to the present invention, the thin film photovoltaic module can prevent leakage current and power drop. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025646 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH IMPROVED DEAD CELL CONTACT - The photovoltaic device can also include an insulating layer (e.g., an insulating material strip) beneath said first lead and said second lead, which may extend over the dead cell, extend over only a portion of the dead cell (i.e., the insulating layer does not extend over the entire width of the dead cell), or does not extend over the dead cell at all (e.g., ending at the scribe line separating the dead cell from the plurality of serially connected solar cells). When the insulating layer extends over at least a portion of the dead cell, the solder layer can extend over the insulating layer. Methods are also generally provided for manufacturing a photovoltaic device. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025647 | IMPACT RESISTANT DEVICE COMPRISING AN OPTICAL LAYER - An impact resistant device includes an optical layer and electronics. The optical layer and electronics are comprised in a flexible foil structure which is supported by a backing structure in mechanical contact on a backside of the flexible foil structure. The backing structure includes a deformable material having a viscous response in a critical range, which critical range is defined for a given front impact event by a pressure threshold (σ | 2013-01-31 |
20130025648 | SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY - A solar cell assembly includes a plurality of solar cells that are electrically connected to one another to forma series connection and that are aligned along an alignment direction. Each of the solar cells has opposite first and second end portions that are opposite to each other in the alignment direction. The first end portion of a subsequent one of the solar cells in the series connection is stacked on and is electrically connected to the second end portion of a preceding one of the solar cells in the series connection. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025649 | BLUE LIGHT EMITTER WITH SINGLET HARVESTING EFFECT FOR USE IN OLEDS AND OTHER ORGANIC-ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The invention relates to the use of a platinum-dicyano-bisisocyanide complex cluster, having a small ΔE distance, in particular between 500 cm | 2013-01-31 |
20130025650 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a photovoltaic power generating apparatus and a method of manufacturing the apparatus. The photovoltaic power generating apparatus includes a substrate, a first backside electrode, a second backside electrode, and a separator. The first backside electrode is disposed on the substrate. The second backside electrode is disposed on the substrate and is spaced apart from the first backside electrode. The separator is disposed between the first backside electrode and the second backside electrode. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025651 | SUBSTRATE FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SUBSTRATE, THIN-FILM PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE THIN-FILM PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a substrate for photoelectric conversion device including, on a substrate, a first electrode layer formed of a transparent conductive material. The method includes a first transparent conductive film forming step of forming a first transparent conductive film on the substrate, a second transparent conductive film forming step of forming a second transparent conductive film under a film forming condition that an etching rate is low compared with the first transparent conductive film at a later etching step, and an etching step of wet-etching the second and first transparent conductive films to form recesses that pierce through at least the second transparent conductive film, with the bottoms of the recesses being present in the first transparent conductive film. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025652 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE KIT INCLUDING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR NON-PENETRATING ARRAY INSTALLATION - A PV module kit for non-penetrating rooftop installation, including a plurality of PV modules and a plurality of connectors. Each of the PV modules includes a PV laminate and a frame forming a mounting region assembled thereto. The connectors include a male connector having a male fastener extending from a head, and a female connector having a female fastener assembled within a head. The heads are entirely formed of plastic. The kit provides a mounted array state including a junction at which the mounting region of at least two of the PV modules are aligned and interconnected by engagement of the male connector with the female connector. The so-formed junction is substantially electrically insulated. The plurality of connectors can further include a spacer connector including a head forming a bore sized to slidably receive the male fastener, with all of the connector heads being identical. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025653 | III-V PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS - Solar cell structures that have improved carrier collection efficiencies at a heterointerface are provided by low temperature epitaxial growth of silicon on a III-V base. Additionally, a solar cell structure having improved open circuit voltage includes a shallow junction III-V emitter formed by epitaxy or diffusion followed by the epitaxy of Si | 2013-01-31 |
20130025654 | MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD - A method of forming a photovoltaic device that includes bonding a substrate to a germanium-containing semiconductor layer with a stressor layer, wherein the stressor layer cleaves the germanium-containing semiconductor layer. At least one semiconductor layer is formed on a cleaved surface of the germanium-containing semiconductor layer that is opposite the conductivity type of the germanium-containing semiconductor layer to provide a first solar cell. The first solar cell absorbs a first range of wavelengths. At least one second solar cell may be formed on the first solar cell, wherein the at least one second solar cell is composed of at least one semiconductor material to absorb a second range of wavelengths that is different than the first range wavelengths absorbed by the first solar cell. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025655 | HETEROJUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD - A photovoltaic device and method include a doped germanium-containing substrate, an emitter contact coupled to the substrate on a first side and a back contact coupled to the substrate on a side opposite the first side. The emitter includes at least one doped layer of an opposite conductivity type as that of the substrate and the back contact includes at least one doped layer of the same conductivity type as that of the substrate. The at least one doped layer of the emitter contact or the at least one doped layer of the back contact is in direct contact with the substrate, and the at least one doped layer of the emitter contact or the back contact includes an n-type material having an electron affinity smaller than that of the substrate, or a p-type material having a hole affinity larger than that of the substrate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025656 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter region of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type and which forms a p-n junction along with the substrate, an anti-reflection layer positioned on the emitter region, a front electrode part electrically connected to the emitter region, and a back electrode part electrically connected to the substrate. The substrate includes a first area formed of single crystal silicon and a second area formed of polycrystalline silicon. A thickness of the anti-reflection layer positioned in the first area is less than a thickness of the anti-reflection layer positioned in the second area. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025657 | PLASMON ENHANCED DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS - A dye-sensitized solar cell can include a plurality of a plasmon-forming nanostructures. The plasmon-forming nanostructures can include a metal nanoparticle and a semiconducting oxide on a surface of the metal nanoparticle. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025658 | HETEROJUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD - A photovoltaic device and method include a doped germanium-containing substrate, an emitter contact coupled to the substrate on a first side and a back contact coupled to the substrate on a side opposite the first side. The emitter includes at least one doped layer of an opposite conductivity type as that of the substrate and the back contact includes at least one doped layer of the same conductivity type as that of the substrate. The at least one doped layer of the emitter contact or the at least one doped layer of the back contact is in direct contact with the substrate, and the at least one doped layer of the emitter contact or the back contact includes an n-type material having an electron affinity smaller than that of the substrate, or a p-type material having a hole affinity larger than that of the substrate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025659 | MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD - A method of forming a photovoltaic device that includes bonding a substrate to a germanium-containing semiconductor layer with a stressor layer, wherein the stressor layer cleaves the germanium-containing semiconductor layer. At least one semiconductor layer is formed on a cleaved surface of the germanium-containing semiconductor layer that is opposite the conductivity type of the germanium-containing semiconductor layer to provide a first solar cell. The first solar cell absorbs a first range of wavelengths. At least one second solar cell may be formed on the first solar cell, wherein the at least one second solar cell is composed of at least one semiconductor material to absorb a second range of wavelengths that is different than the first range wavelengths absorbed by the first solar cell. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025660 | PROCESSES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ABSORBERS WITH COMPOSITIONAL GRADIENTS - Processes for making a photovoltaic absorber by depositing various layers of components on a substrate and converting the components into a thin film photovoltaic absorber material. Processes of this disclosure can be used to make a photovoltaic absorber having a concentration gradient of various atoms. CIGS thin film solar cells can be made. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025661 | Thin Film Type Solar Cell and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A thin film type solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, which is capable of providing a wide light-transmission area without lowering cell efficiency and increasing processing time, so that the solar cell can be used as a substitute for a glass window in a building. The thin film type solar cell generally comprises a substrate; a plurality of front electrodes at fixed intervals on the substrate; a plurality of semiconductor layers at fixed intervals with a contact portion or separating channel interposed in-between, the plurality of semiconductor layers on the plurality of front electrodes; and a plurality of rear electrodes at fixed intervals by the each separating channel interposed in-between, the each rear electrode being electrically connected with the each front electrode; wherein the each rear electrode is patterned in such a way that a light-transmitting portion is included in a predetermined portion of the rear electrode. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025662 | Water Soluble Dopant for Carbon Films - Techniques for reducing the resistivity of carbon nanotube and graphene materials are provided. In one aspect, a method of producing a doped carbon film having reduced resistivity is provided. The method includes the following steps. A carbon material selected from the group consisting of: a nanotube, graphene, fullerene and pentacene is provided. The carbon material and a dopant solution comprising an oxidized form of ruthenium bipyridyl are contacted, wherein the contacting is carried out under conditions sufficient to produce the doped carbon film having reduced resistivity. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025663 | INVERTED PYRAMID TEXTURE FORMATION ON SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE SILICON - A method for texturing a single-crystalline silicon substrate is provided in which inverted pyramids are formed within the textured single-crystalline silicon substrate. The textured single-crystalline silicon substrates containing the inverted pyramids provided by the present disclosure have a low reflectance associated therewith and thus can be used as a component of a silicon solar cell. The method includes forming a plurality of openings that extend beneath an upper surface of a single-crystalline silicon substrate, and forming inverted pyramids in each of the openings by expanding each opening. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025664 | SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND PASTE FOR THE SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - The invention relates to a paste for forming a solar cell electrode, comprising electrically conductive metal particles, glass frit, a cross-linkable agent, a photo polymerization initiator and organic solvent, wherein the content of the cross-linkable agent is 1.0 to 20.0 wt %, the content of the photo polymerization initiator is 0.2 to 15.0 wt %, the content of the organic solvent is greater than 1.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the paste, and wherein over 90 wt % of the organic solvent based on the total weight of the organic solvent has a boiling point at 85° C. or higher. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025665 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter region of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type positioned at the substrate, a first electrode which is positioned on the substrate and is connected to the emitter region, at least one second electrode which is positioned on the substrate and is connected to the substrate, and an aluminum oxide layer positioned on a front surface and a back surface of the substrate excluding areas of the substrate on which the first electrode and the at least one second electrode are formed. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025666 | Novel Thin Film Solar Cell Structure - The present invention provides a kind of structure of a thin film solar cell, including: a transparent conductive layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, a conductive layer of metal, and a photoelectric conversion layer, wherein changing the structures of said first electrode and said second electrode can improve the efficiency of the cell. Because the distribution of electric potential is not uniform in the transparent conductive layer, it will reduce the efficiency of the cell. We can solve this problem by changing the electrode structures of the cell, and improve the efficiency of the cell. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025667 | Electrode Structure for Improving Efficiency of Solar Cells - The present invention provides an improved electrode structure for improving efficiency of solar cells, and the structure of the solar cells includes a back electrode, a transparent conducting glass layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a grid electrode. The transparent conducting glass layer includes a light-penetrated surface for accepting light. The photoelectric conversion layer is disposed between the back electrode and the transparent conducting glass layer to convert light energy into electric energy. The grid electrode is embedded in the transparent conducting glass layer to solve the problems of uneven electric potential for decreasing uneven voltage on the light-penetrated surface and further increasing efficiency of the solar cells. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025668 | ELEMENT AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The invention provides an element including a semiconductor substrate and an electrode disposed on the semiconductor substrate, the electrode being a sintered product of a composition for an electrode that includes phosphorus-containing copper alloy particles, glass particles and a dispersing medium, and the electrode includes a line-shaped electrode having an aspect ratio, which is defined as electrode short length:electrode height, of from 2:1 to 250:1. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025669 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SUBSTRATE, METHOD OF PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SUBSTRATE, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ELEMENT AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The invention provides a photovoltaic cell substrate that is a semiconductor substrate comprising an n-type diffusion layer, an n | 2013-01-31 |
20130025670 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ELEMENT, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The semiconductor substrate of the present invention contains a semiconductor layer and an impurity diffusion layer containing at least one impurity atom selected from the group consisting of an n-type impurity atom and a p-type impurity atom and at least one metallic atom selected from the group consisting of K, Na, Li, Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg, Be, Zn, Pb, Cd, V, Sn, Zr, Mo, La, Nb, Ta, Y, Ti, Ge, Te, and Lu. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025671 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT-ABSORPTION LAYER FOR SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THIN FILM SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME, AND THIN FILM SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a method of manufacturing a light-absorption layer for a solar cell, a method manufacturing a thin film solar cell using the same, and a thin film solar cell fabricated using the same. The method of manufacturing a light-absorption layer for a solar cell includes: preparing an ink composition including at least one metal precursor including at least one chalcogen element and a solvent; applying the ink composition as a precursor phase on a substrate using a solution process; and photo-sintering the ink composition applied on the substrate as a precursor phase. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025672 | GLASS SUBSTRATE COATED WITH LAYERS HAVING IMPROVED MECHANICAL STRENGTH - A transparent glass substrate, associated with a transparent electrically conductive layer capable of constituting an electrode of a photovoltaic module, and composed of a doped oxide, characterized by the interposition, between the glass substrate and the transparent electrically conductive layer, of a layer of one or more first nitride(s) or oxynitride(s), or oxide(s) or oxycarbide(s) having good adhesive properties with the glass, then of a mixed layer of one or more second nitride(s) or oxynitride(s), or oxide(s) or oxycarbide(s) having good adhesive properties with the glass, and of one or more third nitride(s) or oxynitride(s), or oxide(s) or oxycarbide(s) capable of constituting, optionally in the doped state, a transparent electrically conductive layer. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025673 | SOLAR CELLS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Solar cells, where at least one conductor is mechanically and electrically connected to the solar cell and/or further conductors by conductive cladding. The conductive cladding is preferably deposited electrolytically or galvanically from solution or is produced by plasma-spraying. In addition, methods for connecting solar cells by means of at least one conductor and/or for connecting conductors on solar cells, wherein at least one electrically-conductive conductor is mechanically and electrically connected by depositing conductive cladding from solution onto the solar cell and/or at least one conductor. Also, a device for depositing a mechanically-connecting and electrically-conductive cladding from solution onto solar cells in electrolytic cells, comprising means for receiving at least one conductor, preferably a collector or bus-bar conductor contacting surface to be deposited in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, preferably at least partially providing electrical contact with a seed-layer of the solar cell, and preferably simultaneously supporting the solar cell. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025674 | LAMINATE STRUCTURE WITH EMBEDDED CAVITIES FOR USE WITH SOLAR CELLS AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An integrated laminate structure ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025675 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell and a preparing method of the same. The solar cell includes a substrate, a back electrode layer on the substrate, a light absorbing layer on the back electrode layer, and a window layer on the light absorbing layer. The window layer includes a base layer on the light absorbing layer, and an anti-reflection pattern on the base layer. The anti-reflection pattern includes a top surface, and an inclined surface extending from the top surface in a direction in which the inclined surface is inclined with respect to the top surface. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025676 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A solar cell is provided. The solar cell includes a transparent electrode layer on a substrate, a pattern layer on the transparent electrode layer, the pattern layer including a plurality of pattern parts having inclined side surfaces, a light absorption layer on the pattern layer, and a back surface electrode layer on the light absorption layer. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025677 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A solar cell element is disclosed. The solar cell element comprises a semiconductor substrate and electrodes. The semiconductor substrate with a first and second main surface comprises a body and a first layer. The electrodes comprise first electrodes on the first layer and second electrodes on the second main surface. At least one of the first electrodes and the second electrodes comprises silver, copper and nickel as a main component. A method for manufacturing a solar cell element is disclosed. An electrically conductive paste containing silver, copper and nickel is prepared. The electrically conductive paste is applied on the semiconductor substrate. The electrically conductive paste is fired to form the solar cell element. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025678 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell may include a substrate, an emitter layer positioned at a first surface of the substrate, a first anti-reflection layer that is positioned on a surface of the emitter layer and may include a plurality of first contact lines exposing a portion of the emitter layer, a first electrode that is electrically connected to the emitter layer exposed through the plurality of first contact lines and may include a plating layer directly contacting the emitter layer, and a second electrode positioned on a second surface of the substrate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025679 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION DEVICE - A solar cell module ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025680 | INK DEPOSITION PROCESSES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ABSORBERS - Processes for making a process for making a photovoltaic absorber by depositing various layers of components on a substrate and converting the components into a thin film photovoltaic absorber material. Processes for depositing an ink containing compounds having the formula M | 2013-01-31 |
20130025681 | ELECTROLYTE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - An electrolyte for a solar cell comprising a heterogeneous redox couple comprising iodide and a pseudohalogen and a dye-sensitized solar cell including the electrolyte is provided. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025682 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL - An all solid-state dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion element excellent in photoelectric conversion efficiency and stability of photoelectric conversion function due to the prevention of desorption of the dye, and a solar cell comprising the photoelectric conversion element are provided. The present invention relates to a photoelectric conversion element comprising a first electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer comprising a semiconductor and a sensitizing dye, and a solid hole transport layer, and a second electrode, on a substrate, wherein the sensitizing dye is represented by the general formula (1) and the solid hole transport layer comprises a polymer obtainable by polymerizing a compound represented by the following general formula (2) or a multimer of the compound. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025683 | PHOTOELECTRIC ELEMENT - The present invention provides a photoelectric conversion element comprising: an electron transport layer which has an excellent electron transport property and a sufficient reaction interface, and having excellent conversion efficiency. In the present invention, a photoelectric conversion element comprises: a first electrode; a second electrode; a stack of an electron transport layer and hole transport layer, the stack being interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; an electrolyte solution; and a conductive agent; the electron transport layer containing an organic compound having a redox moiety causing repetitive oxidation-reduction reactions, the electrolyte solution being selected to give stable reduction condition of the redox moiety, the organic compound and the electrolyte solution being cooperative to form a gel layer. Wherein the conductive agent is present within the gal layer and kept at least partly in contact with the first electrode. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025684 | ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING PHTHALIMIDE COMPOUNDS - Organic electronic devices comprising a phthalimide compound. The phthalimide compounds disclosed herein are electron transporters with large HOMO-LUMO gaps, high triplet energies, large reduction potentials, and/or thermal and chemical stability. As such, these phthalimide compounds are suitable for use in any of various organic electronic devices, such as OLEDs and solar cells. In an OLED, the phthalimide compounds may serve various functions, such as a host in the emissive layer, as a hole blocking material, or as an electron transport material. In a solar cell, the phthalimide compounds may serve various functions, such as an exciton blocking material. Various examples of phthalimide compounds which may be suitable for use in the present invention are disclosed. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025685 | ORGANIC HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELL IN A SPACE INCLUDING AN ELECTRICALLY ACTIVE LAYER AND HAVING VERTICAL SEGREGATION - The electrically active layer of an organic heterojunction solar cell is associated with an additional layer, so as to promote the vertical segregation between the p-type organic semiconductor material and the n-type carbonaceous semiconductor material that are present in the electrically active layer. The additional layer is in direct contact with the electrically active layer. Said additional layer comprises a compound forming noncovalent interactions with the n-type semiconductor carbonaceous material. In particular, said compound can be P4VP when the electrically active layer is formed of a mixture of P3HT:PCBM. Moreover, said additional layer comprises a n-type semiconductor material. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025686 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting and Distributing Household Greywater to Landscape Irrigation - A method and apparatus for collecting greywater from greywater sources such as bathtubs and showers before the greywater can enter the existing plumbing through a drain, without altering the plumbing, and communicating the greywater to a storage reservoir for use with irrigation landscaping, the apparatus including a drain cover and water inlet, and a pump providing a vacuum force for communicating the greywater through a communication conduit to the storage reservoir. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025687 | Water Self-Shutoff Tubular - An apparatus for controlling water ingress into a pipe useful in the production of hydrocarbons from underground reservoirs comprises a multi-layer tubular, the multi-layered tubular comprising an outer pipe layer, an inner pipe layer longitudinally aligned within the outer pipe layer, and a hydrophilic composite material between the outer pipe layer and the inner pipe layer. The composite comprises a material selected from the group consisting of sand, silt and clay and mixtures thereof. The composite material is non chemically reactive and has absorption properties such that the material swells in the presence of water but is non-absorptive of hydrocarbons. Upon exposure to water, composite material creates an impervious shield covering at least a portion of the inner pipe layer. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025688 | No-Contact Wet Processing Tool with Fluid Barrier - Embodiments of the present invention describe substrate processing tools and methods. The substrate processing tool includes a housing defining a chamber and a substrate support coupled to the housing and configured to support a substrate within the chamber. The substrate has an upper surface with a first portion and a second portion surrounding the first portion. An isolation unit including a body is coupled to the housing and positioned within the chamber above and spaced apart from the first portion of the upper surface of the substrate. The body includes at least one outlet on a lower surface thereof, which is in fluid communication with at least one fluid pump. The at least one fluid pump is configured to drive fluid through the at least one of outlet to form a barrier around the first portion of the upper surface of the substrate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025689 | Secondary Activation of Packer and Method - Method, ram block and ram blowout preventer (BOP) for sealing a well. The BOP includes a body having a first chamber extending along a first direction and a second chamber extending along a second direction, substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a ram block configured to move inside the first chamber, the ram block having a packer region and at least one channel that extends all the way through the ram block; a packer configured to be provided in the packer region to seal a tool provided inside the second chamber; and at least one double piston provided through the at least one channel so that a pressure from the well is transmitted to the packer. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025690 | No-Contact Wet Processing Tool with Liquid Barrier - Embodiments of the present invention describe substrate processing tools and methods. A substrate on a support has a first portion and a second portion surrounding the first portion. An isolation unit including a body is positioned above the first portion of the substrate. The body includes at least one outlet on a lower surface thereof. At least one liquid pump is in fluid communication with the array of outlets. The at least one outlet is configured to drive liquid through the at least one outlet onto the substrate to form a liquid barrier around the first portion of the substrate. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025691 | CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY STORING A SUBSTANCE - The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing a membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025692 | MEDICAL FUNCTIONAL DEVICE, TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical functional device includes at least one first fluid system for receiving at least one medical fluid, at least one first conveying device for conveying the medical fluid, at least one second fluid system for receiving at least one operating fluid, and at least one second conveying device for operating the at least first conveying device, in which the first conveying device is arranged such as to be actuated by means of the operating fluid. A treatment apparatus and a method are also described. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025693 | HIGH STRIP RATE DOWNSTREAM CHAMBER - A gas chamber contains upper and lower chamber bodies forming a cavity, a heating chuck for a wafer, a remote gas source, and an exhaust unit. Gas is injected into the cavity through channels in an injector. Each channel has sections that are bent with respect to each other at a sufficient angle to substantially eliminate entering light rays entering the channel from exiting the channel without reflection. The channels have funnel-shaped nozzles at end points proximate to the chuck. The injector also has thermal expansion relief slots and small gaps between the injector and mating surfaces of the chamber and gas source. The temperature of the injector is controlled by a cooling liquid in cooling channels and electrical heaters in receptacles of the injector. The upper chamber body is funnel-shaped and curves downward at an end of the upper chamber body proximate to the chuck. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025694 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The liquid distribution system includes a tank with a standpipe extending upwardly therefrom. A three-way pipefitting or the like is installed at the top of the standpipe. A selectively openable shutoff valve is below the three-way fitting. A flexible hose extends from another branch of the fitting. Another openable shutoff valve is installed between the fitting and the hose. Finally, a pump (electric, manual, hydraulic, etc.) is installed on the third branch of the fitting, with a meter, filter, hose, and dispensing nozzle installed downstream of the pump. The system is particularly useful in removing fuel from a motor vehicle or aircraft tank for transfer to another tank or its own system tank, or in dispensing fuel stored in the system tank to another vehicle tank. The system may, alternatively, be used for the transfer of other liquids from one tank or source to another. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025695 | TOILET WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A toilet water supply system comprising: a used water reservoir, in addition to a tank of said toilet, for storing used water to be supplied to said toilet tank from a domestic water source; an adequate-water sensor, for sensing whether said reservoir is full; and a water-directing apparatus, for directing water from said used-water source towards said used water reservoir upon sensing that said reservoir is not full, and towards a domestic drain upon sensing that said water reservoir is full, wherein said directing is carried out using a pump and the operation thereof is regulated, wherein said water-directing apparatus, said sensor and said pump being separated from said water reservoir and the capacity of said apparatus being less than about 3 liters, thereby allowing placing said water directing apparatus in an easy accessible location, resulting with convenient maintenance. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025696 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE KEEPING FACILITY FOR COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH PLURALITY OF SENSORS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling pressure maintenance equipment for a cooling and heating system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of operating and controlling, under optimum conditions, pressure maintenance equipment with multiple sensors so as to check for irregularities in the sensors which measure the same physical parameter. In the present invention, measurement values of two or more sensors are used to detect whether an abnormality has occurred in any sensor. If a sensor is determined to be abnormal, a measurement value of the abnormal sensor is excluded when determining a reference control value. Thereby, the pressure can be precisely and reliably controlled in response to actual conditions of the system. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025697 | Method for removing fluid from a blood filter at the end of a blood treatment session and treatment apparatus for executing the method - The present invention relates to a method for removing fluid from a blood filter which is used for the blood treatment of a patient and/or for removing blood from an extracorporeal blood circuit at the end of a blood treatment session. It further relates to a medical treatment apparatus with a control and/or regulating device which executes the method according to the present invention. It further relates to a digital storage medium, a computer program product as well as a computer program for executing the method according to the present invention. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025698 | FUEL-PUMP DRIVE OFF ALERT SYSTEM - The present invention consists of a fuel-pump drive off alert system comprising of a fuel pump disengageable device, a disengage detector, a transmitter, and a receiver. In summary, the fuel pump disengageable device comprising of an upper and lower section and the disengage detector comprises of two parts that connect to said upper and lower section of the fuel pump disengageable device. The transmitter is connected to the first part of the disengage detector whereby providing an alert in the form of an alarm or other notification, when the first part and second part of the disengage detector are separated. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025699 | RESIN DISTRIBUTOR, RESERVOIR BAG TO BE USED THEREWITH, VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM, KIT FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AND OF OPERATING ASSOCIATED THERETO - A system for distributing resin, the system including at least one supply of resin, at least one conduit operatively connectable to a corresponding supply of resin, and at least one pump operatively connectable to each conduit for pumping resin from the corresponding supply of resin. The system also includes a driving assembly operatively connectable to each pump for driving the same, the driving assembly including a transmission assembly being adjusted specifically depending on the nature of resin to be pumped through each conduit by means of an appropriate transmission ratio. The system also includes a discharging assembly separate from the driving assembly and operatively connectable to each conduit for discharging resin out from the discharging assembly, the discharging assembly being also operatively connectable to the driving assembly for selectively and adjustably controlling operating parameters of each pump. Also described is a resin reservoir bag to be used for with the resin distributing system. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025700 | FUEL CUTOFF VALVE - A fuel cutoff valve comprises a casing main body with a connecting hole and a valve chamber, a cover forming the tube member, and the float housed in the valve chamber. The valve comprises, above the casing main body, the liquid closure member forming the retaining chamber for temporarily retaining liquid fuel flown out of the connecting hole and the partition member formed in plurality in a ridge form on the upper surface of the upper wall within the retaining chamber. Each partition member is arranged radially so as to be connected to the liquid closure member from the near center of the connecting hole, and configured in such a way that the retaining chamber is divided into multiple divided chambers. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025701 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FLOW PATH MEMBER, FLOW PATH MEMBER, LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a flow path member includes inserting the first flow path member into each concave portion of the second flow path member and welding the first flow path member and the second flow path member in a circumferential direction of a region where the first flow path and the second flow path communicates each other; and providing two or more injecting portions which are provided with a gap wider than a gap between a wall surface of the concave portion which faces the first flow path member and a circumference surface of the first flow path member inserted into each concave portion which faces the wall surface, communicate with each concave portion, and are opened to the same side as the concave portion to have a concave shape to each concave portion in the second flow path member. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025702 | TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A tail pipe assembly for a vehicle includes a tail pipe mounted to a muffler of the vehicle and discharging exhaust gas and condensation water to an outside, and at least one main collecting element that is mounted within the tail pipe, suppresses flow of the condensation water and temporarily stores the condensation water. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025703 | INCORRECT FILLING PREVENTION - An incorrect filling prevention assembly ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025704 | VALVE FOR THE SUBSTANTIALLY GAS-TIGHT INTERRUPTION OF A FLOW PATH - A valve for the gastight interruption of a flow path is disclosed. A valve housing includes a first opening and a valve seat. A valve disk includes an inner disk portion, which is linearly movable relative to an outer disk portion so that, in a closed setting, a pressure differential acts substantially upon the movable inner disk portion, which is supported on the valve housing. The valve seat has a radially inward pointing first inner face and the outer disk portion has a radially outward pointing first outer face, wherein in the closed setting there exists a radial sealing contact with the first inner face. The outer disk portion has a radially inward pointing second inner face and the inner disk portion has a radially outward pointing second outer face, having a radially sealing contact with the second inner face. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025705 | INTEGRATED PNEUMATIC VALVE LOCK - A pneumatic lock assembly for securing a valve comprises a lock pin engaging a contact surface on a poppet assembly. The head of a poppet creates a sealing relationship with an end of the valve. A guide with a bore extends between the exterior and interior of the valve terminating at a sleeve. The sleeve slidably receives a stem extending from the poppet head. A spring biases a pin, slidably received within the pylon bore, into engagement with a contact surface on the valve stem for securing the valve head in a closed position. The pin may be pneumatically disengaged from the groove by forcing air from a pneumatic power source into a bore in the pin. A cap assembly at the exterior of the valve provides protection for the lock assembly and allows for manual disengagement of the pin from the groove. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025706 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DELIVERING BUILDING MATERIALS - A system and process for mixing and distributing building materials. This system and process can also include a way or a means for calibrating the mixing of these materials. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025707 | FAUCET ATTACHMENT BRACKET - A faucet attachment bracket and system include a metal plate and a collar. The faucet attachment bracket may couple a faucet to a pipe disposed within a wall interior. The collar may include a first end and a second end. The collar may extend orthogonally through the metal plate. The first end may be adapted to receive a faucet stem. The second end may adapted to fit through a hole in a wall and receive a pipe end of the pipe. The collar may align the faucet stem to the pipe end. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025708 | DRAIN COMPONENT - Drain component having a surface which in the installed state of the drain component may at least partially come in contact with one or several layers of a floor structure, wherein connecting means are at least partially arranged on the surface of the drain component for forming a connection to one or several layers of the floor structure. The drain component may include, for example, a tubular section ( | 2013-01-31 |
20130025709 | AUTOMATED PIPE FREEZE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An automated pipe freeze protection system is disclosed. The system includes tubing, a detector module, and a valve configured to open and circulate unfrozen water through plumbing in the event ambient temperature is detected to be near a freezing point. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025710 | Pressure Regulator Assembly - Pressure regulator assemblies that are overall small in size, have a thin form factor, can be repeatedly manufactured at relatively low cost and which can avoid the use of poppet valves, pivots, sliding members or rubber and metal diaphragms are disclosed. These pressure regulator assemblies can find utility in small or micro-fluidic applications, such as fuel cell systems, for example. The fluid to be regulated by the assemblies can be a liquid or gas. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025711 | Self Piloted Check Valve - A self piloted check valve which utilizes closure of a piloting flapper valve to permit development of closure forces for a ball valve. The normally open ball valve has a central flow passage and simultaneously rotates and translates as it traverses between its fully open and fully closed positions. An opening bias system utilizes a combination of a first less stiff spring and a second stiffer spring. Reversible decoupling means disconnects and reconnects the second spring at a short travel distance from the normally open position of the ball, white the first spring always provides opening bias forces to the ball. The pressure induced force required to fully close the ball valve following decoupling of the second spring is more than the force required to overcome the combination of the first and second springs. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025712 | PIPE BREAK VALVE DEVICE - A pipe break valve device includes a housing that has a recess continuous in a flow direction, a valve slide that is arranged displaceably in the flow direction in the recess, and a spatial volume of a throttle device that is arranged at least in regions between the outer wall of the valve slide and the inner wall of the housing. Throttle ducts that are present on the inlet side and on the outlet side are formed by a first gap and a second gap which are present in each case between the outer wall of the valve slide and the inner wall of the housing, and no sealing means are present between the inner wall of the housing and the outer wail of the valve slide. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025713 | Hydraulic Coupling Member With Pressure-Relieving Poppet Valve - A poppet valve for a hydraulic coupling member has an internal, spring-loaded check valve (which may be a ball check valve) in fluid communication with a bleed passage. The check valve may be configured as a pressure-relief valve which bleeds off excess hydraulic fluid pressure within the coupling member to a preselected value. A poppet valve according to the invention may be used in female coupling members and/or male coupling members. Certain embodiments of the invention may be retrofitted to coupling members of the prior art. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025714 | Systems for Monitoring Hand Sanitization - The present invention provides a hand sanitizer system that includes a proximity detector, a dispensing system and alarm feature, and is operative to provide an indication corresponding to a person in proximity of the system failing to dispense antiseptic or other solution from the dispenser within a predetermined period of time after moving within a predetermined range of the detector. | 2013-01-31 |
20130025715 | GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM - A gas supply system is provided. The system includes a plurality of component gas supply pipes, a plurality of flow rate control mechanisms for controlling flow rates of the component gases flowing in the component gas supply pipes, and a material gas supply pipe connected with downstream ends of the component gas supply pipes, and connected with one of the gas supply ports at a downstream. The flow rate control mechanism includes flow rate control valves, individual pressure sensors, and fluid resistance elements provided to the component gas supply pipes in this order from upstream, respectively, a common pressure sensor, and controllers for calculating the flow rates of the gases flowing in the component gas supply and controlling the flow rate control valves of the corresponding component gas supply pipes so that the calculated component gas flow rate approaches a predetermined gas flow rate, respectively. | 2013-01-31 |