08th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090044806 | Forehead Pad for a Breathing Mask and Method for Making the Same - A forehead pad for a breathing mask includes a substantially dimensionally stable first wall element and an elastomer second wall element coupled to the first wall element. The second wall element has a contact zone adapted to contact a surface of a user in use. The first and second wall elements define a filling-material-receiving chamber adapted to receive a filling material. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044807 | ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION DEVICE FOR PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM HYPOXEMIA OR ANOXEMIA - Artificial respiration device for patients suffering from hypoxemia or anoxemia. According to the invention, the tubular element ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044808 | Patient interface - A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a nasal prong assembly including a pair of nasal prongs structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use and headgear to maintain the nasal prong assembly in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear includes side straps and rigidizers provided to respective side straps. Each rigidizer includes a first end portion that provides a connector structured to engage a respective end of the nasal prong assembly and an inwardly curved protrusion in the form of a cheek support that curves inwardly of the connector. The cheek support is adapted to follow the contour of the patient's cheek and guide a respective end portion of the side strap into engagement with the patient's cheek to provide a stable cheek support. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044809 | VENT AND STRAP FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR - Disposable respirators comprising an adjustable or elastic strap and fastening components that facilitate ease of donning and comfort during wear are disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a strap that is configured to have a retraction force sufficient to allow the respirator to adequately cover the mouth and nose of the user, yet be comfortable during wear. Additionally, the fastening components may comprise exhalation vents that direct exhaled air, at least in part, away from a user's eyes. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044810 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Moisture Buildup In Pressurised Breathing Systems - A washout vent formed of or treated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, or a vent coated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, reduces noise and/or minimizes or precludes the formation of blockage in the vent pathway due to outflow of gas from a respiratory mask. One or the other or combinations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials may be used to repel or wick moisture away to minimize or preclude moisture buildup on vent surfaces and/or clogging of vent pathways, particularly when using humidified air. Sintered porous plastic hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials are utilized and the porosity may be varied integrally within the vent membrane or by forming the vent from layers of materials having different porosities. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044811 | VENT AND STRAP FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DONNING - A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a fastening system including a pull-strap fastening component and a fastening component that are configured to provide a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. Additionally, the respirator includes fastening components that comprise exhalation vents that direct exhaled air, at least in part, away from a user's eyes. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044812 | Strap fastening system for a disposable respirator providing improved donning - A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator includes a pull-strap fastening component and a strap configuration that provides a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044813 | PATIENT LATERAL POSITIONING DEVICE FOR PELVIC TREATMENTS COMPRISING A VACUUM MATTRESS - A patient lateral positioning device for pelvic treatments suitable to support a patient in a defined lateral position includes a vacuum mattress. The vacuum mattress includes an upper body support attachable to an upper body portion of the patient, and a lower body support attachable to a lower body portion of the patient. A region between said upper and lower body support is formed such that when the vacuum mattress is attached to the patient, both a front pelvic side and an upper pelvic side of the patient are exposed. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044814 | Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions - Devices, systems, and methods are provided by maintaining tissue regions in desired orientation in or along an airway, e.g., for reducing or preventing snoring and/or sleep disordered breathing events, such as sleep apnea. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044815 | FOOT AND HEEL SKIN SHIELD SYSTEM - A foot and heel skin shield system for preventing and treating pressure sores on a person's foot and calf and for managing discharged body fluids from the person's foot and calf is disclosed. The system has two main components, a heel lift and a lubricated disposable calf liner pad. An optional foot stabilizer pad may also be used as part of the system. The system may also include a heel bootie. The lubricated disposable calf liner pad, foot stabilizer pad, and heel boot can have a first lubricant having silicone and a second lubricant having a lubricating, skin protecting, and moisturizing emollient applied to the first lubricant. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044816 | Smoking article having carbon dioxide delivery technology for sensorially improved carbon filtration and method of smoking - Provided is a smoking article including a filter, tobacco, and a carbon dioxide charge. The carbon dioxide charge provides increased levels of carbon dioxide during smoking to enhance the taste and sensorial smoking experience. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044817 | Multi-component filter for a smoking article - A multi-component filter for a smoking article comprises: a mouth end segment; and a flavour release segment upstream of the mouth end segment. The flavour release segment comprises plant leaf and a filter plasticiser. The multi-component filter preferably further comprises a rod end segment comprising filtration material upstream of the flavour release segment. Preferably, one or both of the mouth end segment and the rod end segment comprises at least one liquid flavourant. The rod end segment may include a sorbent. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044818 | Carbonaceous heat source composition for non-combustion type smoking article and non-combustion type smoking article - A carbonaceous heat source composition for a non-combustion type smoking article according to the present invention includes carbon and 0.5 to 5% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol. Also, a non-combustion type smoking article according to the present invention is provided with such a heat source. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044819 | Covering material for smoking products having improved carbon monoxide reducing properties - The smoking article wrapping material contains calcium carbonates of differing particle size as a filler, one of the calcium carbonates having a particle size in the range from 0.1 to 2 μm and being present in an amount of 51-99%, based on the total content of calcium carbonate fillers, and another calcium carbonate having a particle size of 3.5-10 μm and being present in an amount of 1-49%, based on the total content of calcium carbonate fillers. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044820 | Stencils and gauging device for aesthetically pleasing eyebrow shaping - A novel gauging device and associated stencils facilitate the shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and knobs are adjusted such that a lower end of a guide rod may be rotated about various points relative to the nose and held in predetermined angles relative to the nose and eyes, possibly supported magnetically on a lower track adjacent the nostrils and an upper track above the eyebrows. An eyebrow stencil is held in a desired position relative to the previously positioned guide rod, which facilitates convenient application and symmetrical shaping, preferably with frictional clamps for permitting the stencil to be shifted in place so that a particular portion of the stencil is properly aligned with the guide rod after the guide rod has been aligned with an appropriate Golden Ratio marking on the stencil. Each stencil may be provided with more than one set of such markings to accommodate not only different eyebrows of different sizes, but also to adjust the eyebrow's ideal Golden Ratio “High Point” to complement facial proportions (preferably represented by a single Facial Ratio Value or “FRV” that takes into account several different measured ratios) that deviate substantially from an ideal Golden Ratio. A slim tab between the upper and the lower edges of the stencil cut-out preferably provides a convenient reference mark for the “High Point” of the unadjusted cut-out. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044821 | DIGIT LEVEL DEVICES AND METHODS - A digit level device that is attachable with a digit and that includes a spirit level with a length that is longer than it is wide that measures the relative vertical and horizontal angle of the length of a finger of thumb. A digit level device that includes a level that is configured to be attachable with at least one of the distal phalanx section or the middle phalanx section of at least one digit of the user. A digit level device that includes at least one laser level or digital level that is configured to attach to at least one finger of a user. A method for cutting hair. The method includes attaching a digit level device to a digit, and using the level to determine the angle of the cut in relation to the horizontal and vertical plane. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044822 | Hair care composition - A method for relaxing hair comprising the following steps:
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20090044823 | HAIR IRONS - There are provided hair irons. In a preferred embodiment an electric hair iron ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044824 | Mascara applicator and dispenser - A mascara dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a motorized applicator unit with an applicator brush attached to a revolving running staff surrounded by a stabilizing sleeve. The motorized applicator unit is configured to automatically revolve the applicator brush in a selectable direction and/or at a selectable rotational speed via a control pad or switch. The system also includes a container unit that holds a mascara formulation or a replaceable mascara cartridge. The container unit detachably couples to the motorized applicator unit through one or more securing features that provide a user feedback when opening and closing and that provide a substantially air-tight seal between the motorized applicator unit and the container unit. In accordance with further embodiments of the invention, the container unit includes a contoured insert feature that minimizes the amount of air or space between the container unit and the motorized applicator unit when they are coupled together. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044825 | Cosmetic holder for carrying by user - A cosmetic holder includes a mounting base adapted for mounting to an appendage of a user, a plurality of cosmetic containers for storing cosmetics and/or cosmetic accessories, and a swivel joint connected between the mounting base and a selected cosmetic container for adjusting a position of the cosmetic container with respect to the mounting base about three mutually perpendicular axes. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044826 | Cosmetic compact - A cosmetic compact providing a molded plastic base, a first cover and combined second cover and grip handle, all disposed over the base. The first cover is hinged to the base. The combined second cover and grip handle are selectively removable from the base, and carry an applicator device which when stored, is disposed between the first cover and base. The arrangement enables the user to quickly open the first cover and immediately remove and manipulate the combined second cover and grip handle, and attached applicator device, for application of cosmetic to the face or body. An especially neat, compact construction thereby is realized. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044827 | COSMETICS CONTAINER SYSTEM - A cosmetics container system includes a first compact that comprises means for releasably attaching the first compact to a side or a bottom of another first compact or to a compact of a smaller size. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044828 | Methods and Systems for Debonding an Undesirable Material from a Device Using Ultrasonic Energy and Liquid Nitrogen - An undesirable material is at least partially debonded from a surface of a device at least partially immersed in a vessel containing subcooled liquid nitrogen by applying ultrasound energy with a sonicating member to the device via the subcooled liquid nitrogen. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044829 | ULTRASONIC-WAVE WASHING UNIT, ULTRASONIC-WAVE WASHING APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC-WAVE WASHING METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - An ultrasonic-wave washing unit comprising an ultrasonic-wave vibrating plate to which an ultrasonic-wave vibrator is fixed by adhesive bonding, an ultrasonic-wave transmission plate opposed to the vibrating plate, a liquid supply means which supplies a liquid to a space defined between the vibrating plate and the transmission plate, and a liquid discharge means for discharging the liquid from the space. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044830 | Molded Rotatable Base for a Porous Pad - A rotatable base ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044831 | WAFER EDGE CLEANING - In a first aspect, a method of cleaning an edge of a wafer is provided. The method comprises providing an edge cleaning roller having a first inclined frictional surface for cleaning an edge corner of a wafer rotating within a first plane; and causing the edge cleaning roller to rotate within a second plane at an angle to the first plane while the inclined frictional surface contacts and cleans the edge corner. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044832 | PORTABLE CONCRETE WASHOUT FACILITY - Apparatuses and methods can reduce washout water use and facilitate removal of waste. A transport vehicle can include a water holding tank, a washout tub, and a means for conveying water. Water can be conveyed from the water holding tank to clean concrete from utensils, chutes, pumps, and other implements through a hose. The water can then be separated from the concrete and conveyed back into the water holding tank using a hose and a strainer. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044833 | Stabilized vertical surface cleaning - A cleaning system for cleaning a surface comprising: a frame for the cleaning system; a liquid supply source; a liquid applicator; and at least one thruster on the frame to provide force against the frame to maintain support with the surface to be cleaned. A surface is cleaned by providing the cleaning device, moving the cleaning device both horizontally and vertically along the surface, and stabilizing the cleaning device with at least one thruster emitting a fluid stream comprising gas. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044834 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A TUB IN A WASHING MACHINE AND A WASHING MACHINE PERFORMING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for washing a washing tub and a washing machine having the same applied thereto, and more particularly, a method for washing a washing tub including a detergent removing step, a laundry amount detecting step, and a soaking step; and a washing machine having the same applied thereto. The method includes a detergent removing step for removing detergent from the washing tub, a washing water supply step for supplying washing water to the washing tub, a laundry amount sensing step for sensing a laundry amount in the washing tub for determining whether the method proceeds to the next step or not, a soaking step for soaking dirt on a surface of the washing tub after applying the washing water to the dirt by moving the washing tub, and a washing step for washing the washing tub, if it is determined in the laundry amount sensing step that the method proceeds to the next step. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044835 | Dual path blower method and apparatus - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a blower and a method for landscaping and lawn maintenance. The blower includes an outer housing having an inner chamber, the outer housing defining at least one discharge port and an impeller disposed within the inner chamber of the housing. The impeller has a first side surface and a second side surface, wherein a first plurality of blades are mounted to the first side surface and a second plurality of blades are mounted to the second side surface. The second plurality of blades are a mirror image of the first plurality of blades. Air or other fluid is expelled through the discharge ports and can be directed using discharge tubes in order to redistribute debris or fluid. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044836 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE POINT-OF-USE WIPERS - A hydrogen peroxide point of use wetted wiper system comprises a packaging with a first, a second, and a third compartment, wherein the separate compartments are mergable. Wipers are disposed in the third compartment. Disposed in the second compartment is dry urea hydrogen peroxide, and the urea hydrogen peroxide is isolated from the wipers. Disposed in the first compartment is a solvent, wherein the solvent is isolated from the wipers and the urea hydrogen peroxide. The first and second compartments can merge to form a unified compartment such that the solvent is combined with the urea hydrogen peroxide at a point of use to form liquid hydrogen peroxide. The unified compartment then merges with the third compartment such that the liquid hydrogen peroxide wets the wipers, the liquid hydrogen peroxide concentration and amount proportional to the wiper absorptive capacity, number, size, and degree of desired saturation. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044837 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A method includes a step of processing a substrate with a substrate processing apparatus that includes a chuck configured to hold a substrate, and a support member configured to support the chuck. A cleaning mechanism is configured to move at least one of the chuck and the support member such that the chuck and the support member move relative to each other while staying in substantial contact with each other. An additional step moves a foreign substance between protrusions on the chuck and the support member. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044838 | OZONATION FOR ELIMINATION OF BACTERIA FOR WET PROCESSING SYSTEMS - In a first aspect, an apparatus adapted to clean a semiconductor device manufacturing component is provided. The apparatus includes an ozone module adapted to (1) obtain Ozone; (2) combine the Ozone with a fluid to generate ozonated fluid; and (3) deliver the ozonated fluid to the semiconductor device manufacturing component so as to clean the semiconductor device manufacturing component. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044839 | SINGLE WAFER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES USING AN INERT GAS AIR-KNIFE - In one aspect, a substrate processing apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for forming a meniscus on a surface of a substrate by moving the substrate through a fluid; an air knife apparatus positioned to apply an air knife to shorten the meniscus formed on the surface of the substrate; and a drying vapor nozzle positioned to direct a drying vapor to the meniscus shortened by the air knife. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044840 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-NEUTRAL PROCESSING WITH CONDENSED PHASE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid to a volume of spilled oil, and further having structure for collecting the spilled oil. Some implementations are environmentally-neutral. Substances other than oil may be remediated as well. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044841 | Environmentally-Neutral Processing With Condensed Phase Cryogenic Fluids - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid to a volume of spilled oil, and further having structure for collecting the spilled oil. Some implementations are environmentally-neutral. Substances other than oil may be remediated as well. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044842 | Environmentally-Neutral Processing With Condensed Phase Cryogenic Fluids - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid to a volume of spilled oil, and further having structure for collecting the spilled oil. Some implementations are environmentally-neutral. Substances other than oil may be remediated as well. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044843 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEM - In a first aspect, an apparatus for cleaning a substrate is provide. The apparatus comprises a first megasonic cleaner adapted to clean a substrate using a first frequency; and a second megasonic cleaner adapted to clean a substrate using a second frequency. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044844 | ULTRASONIC CLEANING APPARATUS - An ultrasonic cleaning apparatus which cleans a material at a surface by supplying an ultrasonic wave from an ultrasonic wave application head to a cleaning liquid on the surface, and cleans the surface, wherein the ultrasonic wave application head has an ultrasonic wave transmission member which is provided opposite the surface, and has a curved portion on a first plane placed close to the surface, an ultrasonic transducer which is provided on a second plane placed opposite the first plane of the ultrasonic wave transmission member, and generates and applies an ultrasonic wave to a cleaning liquid on the surface through the ultrasonic wave transmission member, and a preventive portion which is provided in the ultrasonic wave transmission member, and prevents the ultrasonic wave applied to the cleaning liquid and reflected on the surface from entering the ultrasonic transducer through the ultrasonic wave transmission member. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044845 | ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR - The endoscope reprocessor includes a basin for receiving an endoscope to be reprocessed, a rack which secures thereto a portion of the endoscope and moves vertically within the basin, a drive unit for vertically moving the rack, a positioning member for adjusting a rack stopping position when the endoscope is to be set on the rack and a drive control unit for controlling the drive unit based on computed results from the positioning member. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044846 | Lighting device for a water-bearing domestic appliance - An aquiferous domestic appliance has a treatment compartment and articles to be washed disposed therein are illuminated by means of a light source in such a manner that the user is not blinded by the light source and is able to judge the cleaning result even under bad lighting conditions inside the room. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044847 | Ergonomic cane handle - A handle for a cane that includes a bulbous protrusion formed on the underside of the handle, against the shaft. The shape and dimensions of the bulbous protrusion better accommodates the natural spacing between a user's fingers. The bulbous protrusion's location against the shaft and the palm support also provides for better control of the shaft of the cane. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044848 | Nanostructured Material-Based Thermoelectric Generators - A thermoelectric device that can exhibit substantially high specific power density is provided. The device includes core having a p-type element made from carbon nanotube and an n-type element. The device also includes a heat plate in and a cool plate, between which the core can be positioned. The design of the thermoelectric device allows the device to operate at substantially high temperature and to generate substantially high power output, despite being light weight. A method for making the thermoelectric device is also provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044849 | POLYMER ENCAPSULATED MICRO-THERMOCOUPLE - A catheter comprising a catheter sleeve and a micro-thermocouple adapted to move within the sleeve, wherein the micro-thermocouple includes a first insulated conductor, wherein the first conductor has a diameter ranging from around 0.00009 inches to 0.005 inches, a second insulated conductor, and a coupled region including a bare region of the first insulated conductor coupled to a bare region of the second insulated conductor and an electrically insulative cover. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044850 | Support apparatus for supporting a solar energy collection device - Apparatus for, and a method of, supporting a substantially planar solar energy collection device on a roof, the roof comprising a plurality of roof battens and a plurality of substantially flat roof elements. A back portion comprises a flange for locating the back portion on a roof batten. A front portion is configured to receive an edge of a solar energy collection device and defines a plurality of apertures in a front perimeter wall. First and second side portions are configured to extend from the back portion and to be releasably secured to the front portion. The apparatus is configurable to provide a frame for surrounding a solar energy collection device. The frame is securable to the roof by securing the back portion to a roof batten. The front portion is releasable from the first and second side portions when the frame is secured to a roof batten. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044851 | SOLAR POWER SYSTEM - A solar collector includes one or more diffractive optical elements that concentrate light in two dimensions. The optical elements may be flat inexpensive plastic gratings or holograms, The elements provide an inexpensive way to concentrate sunlight or other radiation, for example directing the radiation to a collector such as one or more photovoltaic devices. The radiation may be binned in different wavelengths, and directed to different collector devices. The optical elements may have diffractive gratings on their surfaces, or alternatively may have internal gratings, for example provided by internal variations in index of refraction. Thus the optical elements may be volume phase gratings or suitable such diffractive elements. Volume holograms offer reduced solar tracking requirements compared to surface gratings. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044852 | SOLAR PANEL - A solar panel including a flexible polymeric support element and a plurality of photovoltaic cells supported by the support element. At least some of the photovoltaic cells are spaced apart such that the flexible support element provides a hinge between the spaced apart photovoltaic cells. A plurality of bypass diodes are connected in parallel with the cells, so that if one of the cells ceases to operate, electrical current generated by the other cells is able to bypass the inoperative cell. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044853 | Composite Sheet and Use Thereof - [Problems to be solved] The present invention provides a sealing sheet that can be used instead of the sealing sheet made from the conventionally widely used EVA, which has good transparency, heat resistance and adhesiveness with a polypropylene resin, and good productivity.
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20090044854 | Framed Solar Module and Method of Installing - A framed solar module and a method for installing. The frame comprises contoured sides that can conform with the tiers of tiles on an inclined roof. The framed solar module can be installed with brackets which do not require roof-penetrating fasteners. Each front bracket has a clip portion and a face portion. The front brackets are manipulated between two adjacent overlapping tiers of tiles until the clip portion of each bracket engages the rear of a tile. A first module is then attached to the front bracket, e.g. the module is positioned so that the faces of the front brackets will lie inside the front edge of the frame. A fastener, such as a bolt or other threaded faster, is passed through an opening in the front of the frame and is threaded into an opening in the face of the front bracket to secure the module to the bracket. Additional modules to form an array are installed in the same manner by using additional, properly spaced sets of front brackets. A back bracket(s) is attached to the back of the uppermost module to aid in securing the array to the roof. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044855 | p-Type Semiconducting Nickel Oxide as an Efficiency-Enhancing Anodal Interfacial Layer in Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells - The present invention, in one aspect, relates to a solar cell. In one embodiment, the solar cell includes an anode, a p-type semiconductor layer formed on the anode, and an active organic layer formed on the p-type semiconductor layer, where the active organic layer has an electron-donating organic material and an electron-accepting organic material. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044856 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell according to the present invention includes: a photoelectric conversion part having a photoelectric converting function; and a collector electrode provided at a side of a light-receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion part in a way that parts of the light-receiving surface are exposed. Interconnection tabs are connected at a side of a light-receiving surface of the collector electrode with an adhesive being interposed in between. The collector electrode contains a thermosetting first resin, an conductive material and a second resin for forming a sea-island structure between the second resin and the first resin. The collector electrode includes an internal region in the inside, a concentration ratio of the second resin to the first resin being higher in the internal region than in the surface region at the side of either the adhesive or the photoelectric conversion part. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044857 | Dye-Sensitized Photoelectric Conversion Device - Disclosed is a photoelectric conversion device wherein a methine dye represented by the formula (1) below is supported by a thin film of oxide semiconductor particles arranged on a substrate. Also disclosed is a solar cell manufactured by using such a photoelectric conversion device. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044858 | Method of Manufacture of Semiconductor Device and Conductive Compositions Used Therein - The present invention is directed to a thick film conductive composition comprising: (a) electrically conductive silver powder; (b) Mn-containing additive; (c) glass frit wherein said glass frit has a softening point in the range of 300 to 600° C.; dispersed in (d) organic medium. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044859 | Device For Converting Electromagnetic Radiation Energy Into Electrical Energy And Method Of Manufacturing Such A Device | 2009-02-19 |
20090044860 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING THIN FILM III-V COMPOUND SOLAR CELL - The present invention utilizes epitaxial lift-off in which a sacrificial layer is included in the epitaxial growth between the substrate and a thin film III-V compound solar cell. To provide support for the thin film III-V compound solar cell in absence of the substrate, a backing layer is applied to a surface of the thin film III-V compound solar cell before it is separated from the substrate. To separate the thin film III-V compound solar cell from the substrate, the sacrificial layer is removed as part of the epitaxial lift-off. Once the substrate is separated from the thin film III-V compound solar cell, the substrate may then be reused in the formation of another thin film III-V compound solar cell. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044861 | LUMINESCENT OBJECT AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A first aspect of the invention relates to a luminescent object comprising: a. a luminescent layer or core containing a photoluminescent material; and b. a wavelength-selective mirror; wherein the luminescent layer or luminescent core is optically coupled to the wavelength-selective mirror, said wavelength-selective mirror being at least 50% transparent to light absorbed by the photoluminescent material and at least 50% reflective to radiation that is emitted by the photoluminescent material. The luminescent object according to the present invention may advantageously be employed in luminescent solar concentrator systems as it enables highly efficient transportation of radiation emitted by the photoluminescent material following exposure to incident solar light. Another aspect of the invention concerns a photovoltaic device comprising an electromagnetic radiation collection medium containing the aforementioned luminescent object and a photovoltaic cell capable of converting optical radiation to electrical energy which is optically coupled to the luminescent object. Further aspects of the invention include a fluorescent light activated display and a room lighting system comprising the aforementioned luminescent object. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044862 | Solar cell and method of producing the same - A solar cell comprises a substrate; an n-type barium silicide layer being arranged on the substrate and containing Ba atoms and Si atoms; an n | 2009-02-19 |
20090044863 | CORONENE CHARGE-TRANSPORT MATERIALS, METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include coronene charge-transport materials, methods of forming coronene charge-transport materials, and methods of using the coronene charge-transport materials. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044864 | ORGANIC PHOTOSENSITIVE OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH TRIPLET HARVESTING - There is disclosed an organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices comprising organic photoconductive materials, which comprise singlet fission host materials doped with triplet forming materials. There is also disclosed devices made from such materials, such as an organic photovoltaic cell, a photoconductor cell, a photodetector, organic photosensors, chemical sensors, and biological sensors. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044865 | METERING MIXING FAUCET - A faucet includes a body with a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, an outlet and a neck portion with a central cavity defined therein, a mixing chamber positioned within the central cavity of the neck portion of the body, a timing mechanism coupled to the mixing chamber and an operating handle coupled to the timing mechanism that is movable along a longitudinal axis from a closed position to an open position. The mixing chamber is rotatable about the longitudinal axis and includes a first inlet port and a second inlet port in fluid communication with the first and second fluid inlets of the body, respectively, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the outlet of the body. The operating handle is rotated about the longitudinal axis to determine a fluid temperature and pressed down along the longitudinal axis to the open position, thereby causing fluid flow through the outlet of the body and, upon release of the operating handle, the timing mechanism causes the operating handle to return to the closed position after a predetermined period of time, thereby stopping fluid flow through the outlet of the body. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044866 | Auxiliary Fuel Pump - An auxiliary fuel pump is mounted external to a fuel tank within the body of a vehicle. The auxiliary fuel pump is connected to a transfer hose for transferring fuel from a fuel tank in the vehicle to another location. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044867 | Mechanism for facilitating cleaning of filter of steam trap without shutting down boiler - A mechanism is adapted to clean a filter of a steam trap by opening a valve at one end of the filter by turning an adjusting screw secured to one end of the valve without shutting down a boiler in which a flow path is formed from one end of the filter to a drain via the valve and the adjusting screw after the valve opening. A stop projects into the valve for preventing the adjusting screw from disengaging the valve by stopping an annular flange of a valve cone in the valve opening operation. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044868 | Steam trap with capillary action based blocking arrangement - A steam trap is provided to remove condensed water from a steam pipe having an end to which the strap is connected. In one embodiment, the trap includes a hollow body having an inlet adapted to secure to the pipe end and an outlet, the body comprising a staged internal space; a blocking member secured in the space and comprising a central projection on either surface and a plurality of apertures around the projections; and an abutment member in the rear of the blocking member. Condensate is adapted to pass the apertures while the steam is substantially blocked by the apertures due to capillary action. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044869 | Irrigation valve box - An irrigation valve box includes a body for shielding the valve, which forms an opening at the top, and a removable lid for fitting into the opening formed by the body. Access to the valve is normally gained by removing the lid. Metal is associated with the valve box for the purpose of being detected by a metal detector. In one arrangement the metal forms a plate which fits into the removable lid. In an arrangement especially suited for a larger or commercial valve box, the metal forms a metal ring which fits into the removable lid. In yet another arrangement, the lid comprises molded plastic or molded rubber and the metal is molded into the lid. In one such an arrangement, the metal forms a wire mesh. A method for detecting an irrigation valve box which is hidden from view by soil or grass, includes the combination steps of associating metal with the valve box at an earlier time when the location of the valve box was known, so that the metal is detectable by a metal detector, and using a metal detector to locate the metal, and thereby to locate the valve box. One arrangement of the method includes the steps of forming the metal into a plate and fitting the metal plate into the removable lid. Another arrangement of the method includes the steps of forming the metal into a metal ring and fitting the metal ring into the removable lid. Yet another arrangement of the method includes the step of forming the metal into the removable lid, such as forming the metal into a mesh molded into the removable lid. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044870 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A PUMP INLET - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein relate to a device for securing an inlet of a pump. One exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises at least two hose mounts connected to each other and a securing mechanism that is adapted to secure a hose between the at least two hose mounts, the hose comprising the inlet of the pump. In addition, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may comprise a plurality of legs extending from the at least two hose mounts, the legs being adapted to hold the inlet in a fixed position relative to a source of water. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044871 | LOW PRESSURE RISE RATE PILOT OPERATED POPPET RELIEF VALVE - A relief valve for a hydraulic machine that combines a poppet valve assembly and a pilot valve assembly together using a connector pin wherein internal fluid passageways within the poppet and pilot spools provide a fluid flow path between the inlet of the valve and a cavity disposed between the poppet and pilot. As a result of the internal passageways fluid is metered to the interior cavity to provide additional control and stability within the relief valve. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044872 | Control Device and Hydraulic Pilot Control - A control device for controlling a hydraulic consumer, is equipped with a distributing valve having a control pressure chamber and a control slide that can be displaced against the force of a spring by the build-up of a control pressure in the control pressure chamber. A pilot control valve controls the supply and discharge of control fluid into and out of the control pressure chamber. A release device is used to drive the control fluid out of the control pressure chamber, bypassing the pilot control valve. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044873 | Faucet Control System - An improved faucet control system for reducing water and energy usage in manual washing operations. The faucet control system has a foot pedal that controls the flow of water without the need of operating the faucet. The foot pedal, upon alternate activations, reverses the polarity of an electrical output pulse to the at least one latching solenoid valve, whereby flow through the faucet is controlled in an on/off fashion. At least one battery is present as a power supply and the system consists of at least one latching solenoid valve in at least one faucet supply line. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044874 | Double Seat Valve - The invention relates to a double seat valve, which is capable of cleaning the seat and which is improved compared to that of the prior art, whereby a delivery as free from turbulence as possible of the seat cleaning flow into and out of the leakage cavity is ensured, and a pressure-increasing direct action upon the seat areas is reliably prevented. This is achieved in that: the second closing element ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044875 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM - Microfluidic system ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044876 | CUP CONVEYOR AND HOLDER DEVICE FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES - A cup conveyor and holder device ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044877 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLED FILLING OF PRESSURIZED GAS TANKS - The invention concerns a method for filling pressurized gas tanks, characterized in that the filling process is interrupted when the input pressure reaches a maximum filling pressure, the maximum filling pressure in the cylinder being calculated to match the most serious of the two following conditions: nominal filling capacity or design temperature of the cylinders. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044878 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING FILLED VESSELS FROM SPILLING DURING CONVEYING OF THE SAME - A system for conveying open containers filled with liquid, especially wide-necked containers, whereby the containers can be conveyed in the open state safely and without contamination, including an anti-slosh device which prevents the liquid from sloshing out as the containers are being transported. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044879 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ARTIFICIAL RATTAN WEB - A method for making an artificial rattan web, includes: (a) providing a guiding body having a curved surface, and a threading block that is disposed downstream of the guiding body and that is formed with a rattan hole and a thread hole; (b) passing an artificial rattan strip and a thread through the guiding body, and respectively through the rattan hole and the thread hole in the threading block; (c) weaving the artificial rattan strip and the thread; and (d) fusing together the artificial rattan strip and the thread at intersections thereof. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044880 | LOG CUTTING - Log cutting is accomplished by energized cutting wires. The wires are energized at ultrasonic frequencies, provided in adjustable grid patterns to produce cut boards of desired sizes by passing a log through the energized grid. Grippers hold the log at each end and move the individual cut boards to storage, banding or drying stations. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044881 | Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Extremely Excellent in Magnetic Properties and Method of Production of Same - Reheating a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet slab comprising predetermined components to 1280° C. or more and a solid solution temperature of inhibitor substances or more, hot rolling, annealing, and cold rolling it, decarburization annealing it, nitriding it in a strip running state, coating an annealing separator, and finish annealing it during which making a precipitation ratio of N as AlN after hot rolling 20% or less, making a mean grain size of primary recrystallization 7 μm to less than 20 μm, and making a nitrogen increase ΔN in the nitridation within a range of Equation (1) and making nitrogen contents σN | 2009-02-19 |
20090044882 | Oil well pipe for expandable tubular applications excellent in post-expansion toughness and method of manufacturing the same - The invention provides an oil well pipe for expandable tubular applications excellent in post-expansion toughness and a method of manufacturing the oil well pipe. The oil well pipe for expandable tubular applications comprises, in mass %, C: 0.03 to 0.14%, Si: 0.8% or less, Mn: 0.3 to 2.5%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Ti: 0.005 to 0.03%, Al: 0.1% or less, N: 0.001 to 0.01%, B: 0.0005 to 0.003%, optionally comprises one or move of Nb, Ni, Mo, Cr, Cu and V, and further optionally comprises one or both of Ca and REM, satisfies the relationship A=2.7C+0.4Si+Mn+0.45Ni+0.45Cu+0.8Cr+2Mo≧1.8, has a balance of iron and unavoidable impurities, and is formed of tempered martensite structure. The manufacturing method according to the invention is characterized in subjecting a steel stock pipe of the foregoing composition to hardening from a temperature range of Ac | 2009-02-19 |
20090044883 | METHOD OF MAKING A SEAMLESS HOT-FINISHED STEEL PIPE, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - In a method of making a seamless hot-finished steel pipe a billet heated to a shaping temperature is pierced by a first shaping to a thick-walled hollow ingot which subsequently undergoes a radial forging process using an internal tool inserted in the hollow ingot and at least two forging jaws of a forging machine. The forging jaws act on the outer surface area of the hollow ingot, wherein the hollow ingot is turned and axially advanced in a clocked manner in the idle stroke phase of the forging jaws. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044884 | Treatment Process for Bars - Treatment process for stainless steel bars, in particular a solution quenching, to be performed directly in-line downstream of the rolling mill which makes it possible to obtain a material devoid of intergranular corrosion and with microstructural characteristics suitable for subsequent uses. Advantageously, said process also makes it possible to improve the productivity of the entire rolling plant. The treatment is suitable to be performed on austenitic, ferritic, or austeno-ferritic stainless steel bars, Al—Cu alloy bars, Nickel alloy bars, and all other alloys requiring rapid cooling in order to prevent undesired phase precipitations. Prevention of intergranular corrosion obtained with the treatment process of the invention makes it possible to prevent problems, and relative costs, during surface treatment of the bars and those that could occur in final use. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044885 | METHODS OF FORMING A MULTI-COMPOSITION PYROTECHNIC GRAIN - A multi-composition pyrotechnic material is provided for an inflatable restraint device (for example, an airbag system or pretensioner for a vehicle). The multi-composition pyrotechnic material can be a gas generant, a micro gas generant, or an igniter, for example. The multi-composition pyrotechnic material comprises a first pyrotechnic material that defines one or more void regions. A second pyrotechnic material, compositionally distinct from the first pyrotechnic material, is introduced into at least one of the void regions and forms a second region of the pyrotechnic materials. The second composition can be introduced to the void regions in the form of a slurry. Methods of forming such multi-composition pyrotechnic materials are also provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044886 | MULTI-COMPOSITION PYROTECHNIC GRAIN - A multi-composition pyrotechnic material is provided for an inflatable restraint device (for example, an airbag system or pretensioner for a vehicle). The multi-composition pyrotechnic material can be a gas generant, a micro gas generant, or an igniter, for example. The multi-composition pyrotechnic material comprises a first pyrotechnic material that defines one or more void regions. A second pyrotechnic material, compositionally distinct from the first pyrotechnic material, is introduced into at least one of the void regions and forms a second region of the pyrotechnic materials. The second composition can be introduced to the void regions in the form of a slurry. Methods of forming such multi-composition pyrotechnic materials are also provided. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044887 | Propellants and high energy materials compositions containing nano-scale oxidizer and other components - Propellants and high energy materials compositions containing nano-sized oxidizer and other components. The propellant composition simulates a monopropellant formed by nano-sized propellant ingredients in the form of nano-scale reactors. When forming such monopropellant-like compositions, a protective coating is provided around the reactive ingredient. Coating the metal particles prevents formation of an oxidation layer. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044888 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING FABRIC ARTICLES - Methods and systems for a protective system are provided. The system includes a frame configured to match the contour of a side edge of a separate fabric panel, a sheet of material surrounding at least a portion of the frame, and an attachment member coupled to the frame wherein the attachment member is configured to attach the frame to the side edge such that the sheet of material covers at least a portion of the side edge. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044889 | Heavy duty pneumatic tire - It aims to provide a heavy duty pneumatic tire with block patterns and capable of improving deflected wear resisting performances without sacrificing wet grip performances or on-snow performances and that can particularly be favorably used for all seasons. The present invention comprises block patterns employing at least three types of blocks | 2009-02-19 |
20090044890 | Heavy duty pneumatic tire - It aims to provide a heavy duty pneumatic tire with block patterns and capable of improving deflected wear resisting performances without sacrificing wet grip performances or on-snow performances and that can particularly be favorably used for all seasons. The present invention comprises block patterns employing at least three types of blocks | 2009-02-19 |
20090044891 | Compressed air pumping tire and compressed air storing apparatus using the same - Disclosed therein are a compressed air pumping tire for pumping compressed air from the tire while the vehicle travels and a compressed air storing apparatus using the compressed air pumping tire. The compressed air pumping tire includes: at least one air compression chamber formed in a body of the tire and having a volume to be filled with a predetermined amount of air, the air compression chamber compressing air in such a way as to be contracted by a contact force between the road surface and the tire surface while the tire runs; at least one air intake hole adapted to fluidically communicate with an end of the air compression chamber for sucking the outside air into a contracted space of the air compression chamber to thereby make the contracted space of the air compression chamber restored; and at least one air discharge hole adapted to fluidically communicate with the other end of the air compression chamber for discharging the compressed air to the outside. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044892 | Tire with Component Having Combination Plasticizer - The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising at least one component, the at least one component comprising a rubber composition, the rubber composition comprising at least one diene based elastomer and a combination plasticizer comprising a polyester phthalate and dibutoxy ethyl adipate. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044893 | Pneumatic Tire - The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising at least one component, the at least one component comprising a rubber composition contacting one or more reinforcing polyester cords, the polyester cords comprising an RFL adhesive disposed on the surface of the polyester cords, the RFL adhesive comprising from 1 to 20 weight percent of a presilanized silica. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044894 | TIRE HAVING A CARCASS PLY TURN-UP PORTION WITH A CONCAVE SEGMENT - A tire having a section height, a maximum section width, an upper section above the maximum section width, and a lower section below the maximum section width is provided. The tire includes a circumferential tread, a pair of sidewalls, a pair of bead regions each having a bead core, and at least one carcass ply extending circumferentially about the tire from one bead region to the other. The at least one carcass ply is wound outwardly about at least one of the bead cores and extends toward the tread to form a turn-up portion that terminates at a turn-up end. The turn-up portion includes a concave segment that begins in the bead region and ends short of the turn-up end or at the turn-up end. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044895 | TISSUE-ADHESIVE MATERIALS - A multi-lamellar tissue-adhesive sheet comprises a structural layer or laminate conjoined to a tissue-contacting layer. The structural layer or laminate comprises one or more synthetic polymers having film-forming properties, and the tissue-contacting layer of material contains tissue-reactive groups. The synthetic polymers having film-forming properties are preferably biodegradable polyesters, and the tissue-reactive groups are most preferably NHS-ester groups. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044896 | HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC-BASED THERMAL PROTECTION MATERIAL - A thermal protection paste as described herein can be used by itself, or impregnated into a high temperature resistant fabric to form a repair patch, to repair a thermal protection structure. The paste includes a ceramic composition that includes ceramic material having at least a first controlled particle size and a second controlled particle size that is larger than the first controlled particle size. The ceramic composition is mixed into a high temperature ceramic precursor resin to form the paste. The paste (or patch) is applied to the structure under repair and initially heated to cure the paste and to secure it in place. When the paste and/or patch is cured, it becomes a cross-linked polymer having high thermal protection characteristics. When the paste is exposed to very high temperature, e.g., spacecraft reentry temperatures, it pyrolizes and retains its high thermal protection characteristics. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044897 | Method of making a heat-treated coated glass article using a polymer dispersion - A temporary protective coating is provided over a coated glass substrate. The temporary protective coating is preferably applied in an aqueous dispersion then solidified on the substrate. In some instances, the temporary protective coating may be removed by treatment with a basic solution. In certain example embodiments, the temporary protective coating is applied after heat treatment before the coated substrate is coupled to another substrate to form a window unit such as an IG window unit or a laminated vehicle windshield. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044898 | Method For Manufacturing a Multimaterial Component or Construction - A method for manufacturing a multimaterial component or construction, whereby a body is formed in said method of a basic material and at least one piece formed of a wear resistant material being joined to said body at a temperature of not more than 80% of the lowest melting temperature of the materials to be joined. The invention also comprises the use of a multimaterial component or construction manufactured by means of said method. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044899 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AFFIXING A SUPPLEMENTARY PRODUCT TO A PRINTED PRODUCT - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for affixing a supplementary product ( | 2009-02-19 |
20090044900 | Method of and apparatus for laminated substrate assembly - A manufacturing apparatus has a joining mechanism for bonding a photosensitive web to a glass substrate such that a cushion layer thereof faces the glass substrate, thereby to produce a joined substrate. The manufacturing apparatus also has a cooling mechanism for forcibly cooling the joined substrate with cooling air, a heating mechanism for heating the cushion layer to a temperature in a predetermined temperature range up to a glass transition temperature thereof, and a peeling mechanism for peeling off a base film of the photosensitive web from the heated joined substrate. The cooling mechanism, the heating mechanism, and the peeling mechanism are successively arranged in the direction in which the joined substrate is fed along. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044901 | Heat conducting glue and a method for joining metallic plate materials together with the glue - A kind of heat conducting glue comprises heat conducting resin, and release films on two sides of the heat conducting resin; the heat conducting glue is made by means of applying conducting resin to a first release film, baking the heat conducting resin to a certain degree, heating and pressing the heat conducting resin so as stick the heat conducting resin on a second release film, and making the heat conducting glue become a roll; two metallic plate materials are joined together by means of detaching the first release film from the heat conducting resin, sticking the heat conducting resin on one of the metallic plate materials, detaching the second release film, and pressing the other metallic plate material and the heat conducting resin against each other to join them together. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044902 | Method Of Masking A Surface - A method of applying a flexible, biodegradable sheet of starch-based material to mask a surface to be coated is described. The sheet is a solid, flexible, expanded, close-celled foam. The sheet is dispersible in water. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044903 | ADHESIVE CORD COVER - An adhesive cord cover for enveloping a cord, such as an electrical cord or chandelier chain. The adhesive cord cover is formed from a lengthwise strip of fabric. A pressure sensitive adhesive is attached to the fabric strip, preferably along a first lengthwise edge. The pressure sensitive adhesive is positioned and configured to allow a fastening side of the pressure sensitive adhesive to be selectively adhered to the lengthwise strip of fabric to thereby form a tubular configuration for enveloping a cord. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044904 | SEAMLESS CORRUGATED INSERT GASKET AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - The invention relates to a seamless hybrid gasket and the method of making the same. The gasket includes a unitary polymer construction and an insert for enhanced pressure resistance, reduced stress to seal, improved thermal cycling performance and structural support. | 2009-02-19 |
20090044905 | METHOD OF PROVIDING GRAPHICS TO A SPORTS BOARD - A method of providing a sports board with graphics is described. The method includes providing a graphics layer to the outer surface of the sports board. In one embodiment, the graphics layer is roller printed on a polyethylene film, which is affixed to a foam core. In another embodiment, a fabric, which may be a non-woven material and which may have another graphics layer, is provided to the back side of the foam core. | 2009-02-19 |