19th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120111314 | SENSOR UNIT FOR A SUCTION HOOD, SUCTION HOOD AND COOKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a sensor unit ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111315 | IN-SITU VAPORIZER AND RECUPERATOR FOR ALTERNATING FLOW DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for converting a liquid feed stream to a gaseous vapor stream comprising: (a) channel means having a first and second end, said channel means having a plurality of channels connecting said first and second end, said channel means having a substantially solid region and a void region, (b) inlet means for directing the liquid feed stream to the first end of the plurality of channels, and (c) outlet means for directing the gaseous vapor stream from said plurality of channels, where said channels have, at any distance d between the inlet and outlet, a geometric configuration, perpendicular to the feed flow direction, wherein the average void fraction ranges from about 0.3 to about 0.95. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111316 | COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance is provided with an apparatus that supplies combustion air (i.e. primary air) to gas burner(s) of the oven appliance. The apparatus includes an air channel that provides for a flow of fresh, combustion air from the exterior of the oven appliance to a gas burner and, more particularly, to the shutter of a gas burner. The air channel can also be provided with a flame arrestor. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111317 | Seasonally Adjusting Apparatus for Collecting Solar Thermal Energy - The seasonally adjusting apparatus for collecting solar thermal energy comprises a solar thermal collector, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a frame. The solar thermal collector absorbs sunlight to produce thermal energy. The top panel and the bottom panel are positioned on opposite sides of the solar thermal collector and regulates how much sunlight is absorbed by the solar thermal collector during each season. The top panel and the bottom panel each have a shading surface and a reflecting surface. The shading surface casts a shadow over the solar thermal collector during the summer months when the sun's position is higher in the sky. The reflecting surface bounces more sunlight onto the solar thermal collector during the winter months when the sun's position is lower in the sky. The frame properly positions each component so that the solar thermal collector absorbs the appropriate amount of sunlight during each season. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111318 | APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AND CONDENSING SUNLIGHT OF WALL INSTALLATION TYPE - Disclosed is an apparatus for tracking and condensing sunlight of a wall installation type which tracks the position of the Sun and efficiently condenses sunlight according to variations of an altitude or orbit of the sun by installing a sunlight condensing device for adjusting an angle onto a wall. An apparatus for tracking and condensing sunlight of a wall installation type, comprises: a wall means | 2012-05-10 |
20120111319 | THERMAL SOLAR PANEL WITH INTEGRATED CHEMICAL HEAT PUMP - A solar panel comprises a conduit which in the usual way is designed to comprise a heat carrying medium for heat transfer between the solar panel and the surrounding environment. The conduit is placed so that it can be heated by the rays from the sun. The solar panel comprises a chemical heat pump of the type hermetically sealed unity tube with a reactor part, an evaporator/condenser part and a passage there between. The part of the unity tube comprising the reactor part of the chemical heat pump is positioned in heat conducting contact with the first conduit and thereby the part of the unity tube with the reactor part will be heated. The unity tube may be surrounded by a heat insulating part of vacuum jug type comprising an evacuated space between an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall may at its outwards facing surface comprise a radiation receiving part adapted to transform solar radiation to heat and which is in heat conducting contact with the first area and the first conduit. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111320 | HIGH EFFICIENCY RADIANT HEATER - A radiant tube heater with a burner assembly, a radiant tube assembly and a combustion air pre-heater, wherein the burner assembly comprises: a burner fuel nozzle; a plenum chamber and a pre-mixer chamber; the plenum chamber having a combustion air inlet; wherein in use: combustion air flows from said plenum chamber through an orifice to said pre-mixer where said air, is mixed with burner fuel entering said pre-mixer through said nozzle prior to being combusted at a burner head; said pre-mixer being at least partly located within said radiant tube assembly; and where in use at least part of the combustion air supplied to said plenum is preheated in said air pre-heater using residual sensible heat of the hot combustion gas products of the heater. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111321 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A CELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCK - Methods and apparatus for treating, pre-treating, preparing and conveying a cellulosic feedstock, such as for ethanol production, are disclosed. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and apparatus for treating a cellulosic feedstock by mixing and heating the cellulosic feedstock and/or by moistening and heating the cellulosic feedstock. The invention also relates to a holding tank, and a method of utilizing the holding tank whereby bridging may be reduced or eliminated and may result in a product stream from autohydrolysis or hydrolysis having an improved yield. The invention further relates to methods and apparatus for obtaining and conveying a cellulosic feedstock, which may be used for the subsequent production of a fermentable sugar stream from the cellulose and hemicellulose in the cellulosic feedstock wherein the fermentable sugar stream may be used for subsequent ethanol production. The invention also relates to a method and apparatus for withdrawing one or more feedstock stream from a holding tank. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111322 | Method and Apparatus for Treatment of Cellulosic Biomass Materials in a Cavitation Reactor - A system and method for treating biomass so as to convert the biomass into a useful form is provided. In some embodiments, the system and method allow treating a biomass mixed in a fluid medium in an acoustic resonator chamber. The chamber may be used to mix the biomass with other chemical agents or catalysts. The chamber is also coupled to one or more acoustical drivers to provide an acoustical (e.g., ultrasonic) field in the chamber, which can also be driven to cause acoustic cavitation in some embodiments. The acoustic resonator chamber may also be placed under static pressure to enhance a mechanical, acoustical, or chemical effect during processing. Various examples of co-processing or pre-processing stages are also provided, including acid, base, AFEX, ammonia and other stages to enhance a desired effect. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111323 | COUNTER - A counter comprising: a first ring member having first indicia and a second ring member having second indicia, each of said first and second ring members being rotatable in increments about a common axis, one or both of said first and second indicia indicating a count; a drive mechanism for rotating said first ring member; and a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling said first ring member to said second ring member, to allow said first and second ring members to rotate cooperatively when coupled and to allow independent rotating of said first ring member when not coupled; wherein said coupling mechanism comprises first and second engagement means, said first engagement means being movable radially outwardly and radially inwardly relative to said axis. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111324 | Dry Powder Drug Delivery Formulations, Methods of Use, and Devices Therefore - The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and formulations for the pulmonary administration of one or more therapeutic agents, in dry powder form, in a single, large dose quantity. These formulations, methods, and systems are useful in the treatment of patients suffering from toxic or harmful gas exposure, such as nerve gas exposure, as well as in the treatment of patients suffering from diseases of the pulmonary system, including tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | 2012-05-10 |
20120111325 | Low Dose Pharmaceutical Powders for Inhalation - The invention relates to a method of delivering an agent to the pulmonary system of a compromised patient, in a single breath-activated step, comprising administering a particle mass comprising an agent from an inhaler containing less than 5 milligrams of the mass, wherein at least about 50% of the mass in the receptacle is delivered to the pulmonary system of a patient. The invention also relates to receptacles containing the particle mass and the inhaler for use therein. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111326 | Dosing Device for Generating a Gas Flow with an Active Substance Finely Dispersed in the Latter - (1) Dosing device for generating a gas flow with an active substance finely dispersed in the latter. (2) The invention relates to a dosing device for generating a gas flow with an active substance ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111327 | Does Unit, Pack of Dose Units and Inhaler for Inhalation of Combination of Drugs - The invention relates to a dose unit for a dry powder inhaler comprising:—a dose carrier including a plurality of pockets ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111328 | DRY POWDER INHALERS - A dry powder inhaler ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111329 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING A COUGH - The invention provides a device ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111330 | MASK FOR PROVIDING A VISUAL CUE - The invention provides, in part, visual indicators for respiratory masks, such as those used in hospital settings. The visual indicator is a mark that can be applied to or incorporated in a respiratory mask. The visual indicator changes color and/or opacity when the patient exhales and indicates whether or not the patient has respiratory exchange at any given point in time. The invention further provides systems and methods for monitoring patient respiratory exchange. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111331 | SYSTEM AND RESPIRATION APPLIANCE FOR SUPPORTING THE AIRWAY OF A SUBJECT - A respiration appliance ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111332 | BREATHING APPARATUS - A breathing apparatus includes an air delivery assembly and a nasal interface. The air delivery assembly includes at least one passage couple to a supply of air. The nasal interface includes a resilient pad having a first side configured to releasably couple with the air delivery assembly. A second side of the resilient pad is configured to engage at least a portion of a users nose. The nasal interface further includes a first air passage and a second air passage. The first air passage and the second air passage are configured to provide an air pathway between the air delivery assembly and a respective first nasal passage and second nasal passage of the user. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111333 | RESPIRATORY DEVICE COMPRISING A FASTENING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device for respiration which consists at least of one body that delimits an inner chamber from an outer chamber, a region for sealing the device against parts of the face of a patient, fastening elements for positioning the device on the patient's head and a connection for supplying respiratory gas. The device is equipped with an actuator, which when adjusted, changes the distance of at least one part of the device from at least one part of the body of the patient. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111334 | RESPIRATORY NASAL FILTER - A respiratory nasal filter including an outer ring having concentric outer periphery and inner periphery sized to the periphery of a user's nasal orifice, a filter layer having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the outer ring, but smaller than the outer periphery of the outer ring and an adhesive applied to said outer ring for bonding the filter layer concentrically to the outer ring and for bonding the outer ring to the columella, a nasal sill, an alar sidewall and the facet of the user's nose. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111335 | ZINC OXIDE CONTAINING FILTER MEDIA AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Filter media that includes activated carbon particulates and zinc oxide particles disposed on surfaces of the activated carbon particulates. The zinc oxide particles have an average crystallite dimension that is not greater than about 50 nm. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111336 | IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH EXPANDING TIP - Devices and methods are disclosed for the delivery of an implant into small bodily spaces. The delivery devices include an expandable portion configured for placement within such bodily spaces and subsequent expansion to facilitate the delivery of the implant. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111337 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OCCLUDING AN OVARIAN PATHWAY - Methods and devices of sterilization by which the ovarian pathway is occluded by a plug, wherein placement of the plug may be visually confirmed. Other methods and devices are also described. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111338 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE AND INSERTER FOR THE SAME - An inserter for placing a T-shaped intrauterine device inside a patient's uterus and a T-shaped intrauterine device are disclosed. The inserter includes a sleeve part and a plunger part, the sleeve part includes a tube and a first engaging member and the plunger part includes a rod, a handle attached to the rod and a second engaging member. The first and the second engaging members are configured for reversibly engaging the sleeve part and the plunger part to temporarily lock the relative position between the tube and the rod. The T-shaped intrauterine device includes a pair of wings having a relaxed extended configuration and a contracted folded configuration and an elongated contraceptive body suspended from a junction between the wings. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111339 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC SHIELDING - Acoustic shielding system and method for protecting and shielding non-targeted regions or tissues that are not intended to be treated by ultrasonic procedures from acoustic energy using a shield. In some embodiments, the shield comprises multiple layers made of one or more materials with one or more acoustic impedances. In some embodiments a multilayered shield includes materials with relatively different acoustic impedance levels. In some embodiments, the shield includes active components such as energy diversion devices, heating, cooling, monitoring, and/or sensing. In some embodiments, the shield is configured to protect an eye, mouth, nose or ear while allowing the ultrasound to treat the surrounding tissue. One embodiment of an eye shield is configured to fit under at least one eyelid and over a portion of the eye. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111340 | NASAL CANNULA - A nasal cannula includes a cannula body having a passageway extending therethrough from a first end to a second end and an airflow restrictor coupled to the cannula body and positioned to selectively restrict air flow through the passageway during exhalation. A flow regulator is settable to a plurality of airflow positions and cooperates with the airflow restrictor to regulate the air flow during exhalation such that the air flow during exhalation is variable in response to the airflow position of the flow regulator. In one embodiment, an airflow restrictor is deformable from an at-rest configuration to an inhalation configuration during inhalation, and exerts a substantially constant backpressure during exhalation for a predetermined range of expiration flow rate. Methods of use are also provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111341 | AIRWAY IMPLANTS AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INSERTION AND RETRIEVAL - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and retrieval of the same. In one embodiment, disclosed is a tissue tensioner that includes an elongate flexible tether having a first end and a second end, a bone anchor configured to be connected to a patient's mandible, a tissue ingrowth implant configured to be implanted in a patient's tongue and connected to the second end of the tether, and an adjustment mechanism configured to be held by the bone anchor adjacent the patient's mandible and configured to receive the first end of the tether and configured to adjust tension in the flexible tether between the patient's mandible and tongue. Various anchors, tethers, securement mechanisms, and adjustment mechanisms that can be used with glossal and palatal remodeling systems are also disclosed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111342 | UROLOGY DRAPE - A urology drape is disclosed which comprises a flexible sheet ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111343 | CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD - A custom mouthguard may be formed from a multiple layer assembly including an ethylene vinyl acetate/thermoplastic polyurethane layer, an ethylene vinyl acetate layer and an intervening impact shield and elastomeric framework. The elastomeric framework may include one or more posterior occlusal pads. The custom mouthguard may be molded to a positive mold of an individual's upper teeth and gums. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111344 | Ergonomic Protective Air Filtration Devices and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - Ergonomic protective air filtration devices and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. An ergonomic protective air filtration device includes a stack of at least two layers of an air permeable material, the stack forming a body, a periphery, and a back; a plurality of intersecting three-dimensional V-shaped pleats extending from the periphery and into the stack of layers, so the back of the device defines a breathing chamber adapted to cover a mouth and a nose of the wearer; and a retaining means engaging the body of the device to secure the device to a face of the wearer and to create the breathing chamber. The ergonomic protective air filtration device provides protection against contaminated droplets, fluid splashes, solid particulates, pathogenic microorganisms, or aerosoled air pollutions. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111345 | Two piece fit together glass scientific hookah bowl and water stem system for holding and burning hookah tobacco - This invention is a simplification of existing traditional hookah pipe function and is a new design eliminating the need for four or more existing component parts by condensing the function of these multiple component parts down into two interlocking glass composite parts. This invention simplifies assembly and disassembly, and cleaning of the main hookah pipe by having fewer and more accessible parts. This invention seals at the base of the inside of the bowl section and at the top of the ground joint section of the water stem to prevent the leakage of tobacco, smoke or other contaminates from entering into the main hookah pipe from the bottom of the hookah bowl. This product also allows an all glass product to be used in place of traditional mixture of parts and components made of various materials. It requires no other materials other than glass to perform the functions of sealing in and sealing out, hookah tobacco, smoke, from unwanted areas and containing these items in their desired locations. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111346 | SMOKELESS CIGARETTE SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT - Method and device for volatilising active and/or aroma materials for the purpose of releasing an inhalable aerosol, wherein a fluid flows through a flow channel ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111347 | ATOMIZING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette has a power device ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111348 | FLOSS PICK - A floss pick including a body with a handle and a head having a length of floss therein. The handle defines an aperture with a toothpick member disposed therein. The toothpick member is connected to the handle by first and second bridge members. In a first instance, the bridge members are broken to detach the toothpick member. In a second instance, the bridge members are twisted to pivot the toothpick member from a non-use position to a use position where it is disposed at an angle relative to the body. The toothpick member is pivoted by engaging a terminal end thereof with an index finger of the hand in which the body is held. The angle of the toothpick member relative to the body is adjusted using the index finger to permit picking of the teeth in any region of the user's mouth without changing hands. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111349 | Oral Hygiene Apparatuses and Methods - A finger shield combination and method for using the same for improved dental hygiene during the flossing of teeth. First and second finger shields have tubular sheaths for receiving first and second fingers. Adhesive tabs can be adhered partially to the tubular sheaths and partially to the fingers of the user to constrict the tubular sheaths and retain the finger shields. The adhesive tabs can be angled proximally past the proximal ends of the finger shields and can separably couple the first and second finger shields. The first finger shield can be applied to a forefinger, the second finger shield can be applied to a thumb, and a third finger shield can be applied to the middle finger. At least one stave disposed longitudinally along the tubular sheath of one of the finger shields can prevent constriction by the dental floss. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111350 | STUBBLE SOFTENING DEVICE - A hair stubble softening device, including a pliable substrate; and, a first layer of grit material located on a first side of said pliable substrate. The grit layer comprises grit in a range of 300-800 grit for rounding the sharp edges on the ends of trimmed hair. The hair stubble softening device preferably includes a second layer of grit material located on a second side of said pliable substrate. Thus, a double sided, disc-shaped disposable unit is provided. In another embodiment, the invention further includes a handle assembly that is securely attachable to the pliable substrate. In this instance, the pliable substrate includes grit material on one side and fastening material on the other side. The pliable substrate attaches to complementary fastening material on the end of the handle assembly. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111351 | Compositions And Methods For Protecting Hair From Thermal Damage - A hair strengthening topical composition comprising materials that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that affect tertiary structure (breaking of disulfide) bonds in human hair, and that bring about changes in secondary structure of hair proteins. The intensity of the radiation is controlled and sufficient to cause or facilitate altering of protein structure. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions. Testing indicates that the hair denaturation thermal energy is increased, and there is no damage to hair of the type characteristic of heat and chemical treatments. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111352 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR LEVELLING HAIR COLOUR - The present invention relates to a composition and a method of levelling hair colour especially lighter coloured hair or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast—difference in colour—between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. The first objective of the present invention is an aqueous composition for levelling hair colour comprising at least one fatty acid salt, preferably an in-situ formed ammonium salt, and one or more amphoteric surfactants at a total concentration between 5 and 30% by weight, calculated to total of the composition, and has a pH between 5 and 12. Further the use of the composition for levelling hair colour and the method of levelling hair colour are disclosed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111353 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR COLOURING HAIR - A composition and method oxidative colours hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprises one or more surfactants and has a pH below or equal to 7.0 after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent wherein the composition is applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel | 2012-05-10 |
20120111354 | MULTI-ZONE HEATED HAIR APPLIANCE - The multi-zone heated hair appliance disclosed herein allows for styling of hair utilizing multiple different heating temperature levels without the need for repeated cool down or heat up periods when a different temperature is desired for a particular use during a styling session. More particularly, a heated member of the appliance is provided in which different heated temperature zones are provided. The multiple temperature zones may be simultaneously heated up to different temperatures. Thus, when a user desires a particular temperature for a particular styling technique the desired temperature is readily available by applying the hair to the desired temperature zone. In this manner multiple different styling temperatures are readily available without the need for waiting for the appliance to heat up or cool down. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111355 | Steam Hairdressing Device Comprising a Base and a Portable Unit - Provided is a device intended for the styling of hair including: a base ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111356 | Steam Hairdressing Apparatus - A steam hairdressing apparatus to style the hair, including: a first and a second jaw arranged facing one another, a first treatment surface borne by the first jaw and a second treatment surface borne by the second jaw, the surfaces intended to grasp a lock of hair, a reservoir of liquid, a means of vaporization of the liquid in fluid communication with the reservoir, a steam distribution means in communication with the means of vaporization, comprising one or more steam distribution orifices in the direction of a lock of hair, the means of vaporization comprising a first vaporization chamber forming a unique volume, a second vaporization chamber equipped with a plurality of baffles, said chambers in fluid communication, the internal volume (V | 2012-05-10 |
20120111357 | HAIR CURLER DEVICE - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a customized hair curler with a barrel, and a handle that fits multiple types of barrels, the barrels being detachable and attachable. The handle has a release latch that allows a quick and simple detachment of the barrel from the handle, and a rotation switch for bidirectional rotation of the barrel with respect to the handle. The hair curler also has a heater and a user control interface for precise temperature control of the heater. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111358 | FLOSS PICK - A floss pick including a body with a handle and a head. The head has first and second arms defining a cavity between them, and a length of dental floss extending between the arms and across the cavity. Preferably, the handle is oval in shape for easier grasping by the user. The body includes a toothpick member that preferably is disposed on the head and extends outwardly from one of the first and second arms into the cavity. The floss extends between the other of the first and second arms and the toothpick member and during use guides the toothpick member into interproximal spaces between teeth. Alternatively, a toothpick member may be provided in a recessed region of the handle and extend forwardly toward the head. The latter toothpick member is able to be detached from the handle for separate use. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111359 | PROCESS FOR TEXTILE CLEANING AND DISINFECTION BY MEANS OF PLASMA AND PLASMA LOCK - A process and apparatus for cleaning and disinfection of textiles and the air from viruses, bacteria and spores, and also for purifying from dust, pollen, odors, etc. in which the employment of water and various other cleaning agents and disinfectants as well is not required includes a lock or chamberin which living beings are able to stay, and piece-goods and textiles, etc. are able to be treated as well. Therein, airborne aerosols (droplets, particles, dust) as well as aerosols and microbes, respectively, adhering to the clothing or body and to the product, respectively, are to be treated. The basic principle shall also be applicable to rooms (e.g. waiting rooms) or stables and under cleanroom conditions as well. Various aspects of the invention include plasma generation, producing an ion current from the plasma, ozone generation and activation, sterilization, oxidation and decomposition of gaseous components, and separation of microbes and aerosols and decomposition thereof. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111360 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning a Substrate - An integrated cleaner for processing disks is provided. The integrated cleaner includes a pair of spaced apart scrubbers each having a plurality of spaced apart brushes disposed along a length of the scrubbers, the pair of spaced apart scrubbers oriented horizontally and configured to receive a vertically oriented disk therebetween. A track is disposed below a gap defined between the pair of spaced apart scrubbers. The track guides an edge of the disk as the disk travels between ends of the pair of spaced apart scrubbers. The plurality of spaced apart brushes includes a first and/or second pair of opposing brushes having a roughness that is greater than a second and/or third pair of brushes downstream from the first and/or second pair of brushes, respectively. The integrated cleaner includes an edge cleaner configured to exert a force along an edge of the vertically oriented disk during a portion of travel of the vertically oriented disk along the track. A method of cleaning a substrate is also provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111361 | METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE SURFACE CLEANING - A method for cleaning and polishing a disk is provided. The method includes planarizing the disk and transferring the planarized disk to a first station of a polishing module. At the first station opposing sides of the disk are simultaneously polished as the disk rotates around an axis of the disk. The polishing includes continuously advancing a first polishing member contacting a first surface of the disk and a second polishing member contacting a second surface of the disk, wherein the advancing of the first polishing member independent of the advancing of the second polishing member. The method includes transferring the disk to a second station of the polishing module. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111362 | FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - A floor cleaning machine is described having a first drive head and a second drive head which are both pivotally mounted to a deck. The first and second drive heads are connected together with a link rod. The cleaning width of the cleaning machine can be changed by pivoting the first drive head about a pivot point on the deck. The pivoting movement of the first drive head causes a movement of the second drive head, via the link rod, in order to provide a new separation for the drive heads. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111363 | METHOD OF REUSING WASH AND RINSE LIQUID IN A DISHWASHER - A method of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber for washing utensils includes draining, capturing, and storing a portion of a wash liquid multiple times within a single cycle to optimize water savings. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111364 | CONCRETE MIXING TRUCK CHUTE WASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises an apparatus for washing, storing and transporting concrete wastewater washed from concrete conveying chutes associated with a concrete mixing truck. The apparatus comprises a fluid container having a first opening and a pair of arms extending upwardly above the container. Each end of the arms distal from the container is adapted to mate with a first end of a first concrete chute member and to removably retain the first concrete chute member such that a second end of the first concrete chute member is higher than the first end and the first end is disposed above the first opening in the fluid container. The container is attachable to a concrete mixing truck such that a second concrete chute member attached to the concrete mixing truck can be positioned above the first concrete chute member while the first concrete chute member is mated with the arms. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111365 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR TREATING A PLANAR MATERIAL TO BE TREATED AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING OR HOLDING OFF TREATMENT LIQUID - In order to remove treatment liquid ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111366 | APPLIANCE WITH HANDLE INTERFACE - An appliance having a handle for grasping and moving a movable element of the appliance, with a user interface mounted to the handle. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111367 | SUCTION CLEANER AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A suction cleaner and an operation method thereof are provided. The suction cleaner includes a housing, a holding part, an impeller module, at least one sensing device, and a controller. An end of the housing has a dust-suction opening. The impeller module is located inside the housing, and a channel is located between the impeller module and the dust-suction opening. The controller is electrically connected to the sensing device to drive and adjust the rotation rate and the suction force of the impeller module, and thus the power consumption of the suction cleaner can be reduced. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111368 | PROTECTIVE CAP FOR A CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a protective cap for sealing a connector for a container containing medical substances, a connector system and a method for cleaning and/or disinfecting a surface of a recessed membrane of a connector. The protective cap ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111369 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR CLEANING A SPRAYING CIRCUIT, IN PARTICULAR OF PAINT, AND FOR TREATING THE CHEMICAL EFFLUENTS GENERATED - A method for cleaning a spraying circuit, in particular of paint, and for treating the chemical effluents generated includes a first rinsing of the paint circuit using a predetermined first volume of treated effluent, a second rinsing of the paint circuit using a predetermined second volume of ecosolvent and a third rinsing of the paint circuit using a predetermined third volume of treated effluent, so as to save on the consumption of water from the network by recycling the treated effluent to clean and rinse the paint circuit. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111370 | CLEANING A VEHICLE EXHAUST FILTER - A method of cleaning a vehicle exhaust system filter ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111371 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAINERS OF LIQUIDS, AND MANIPULATOR DEVICE FOR SAID CONTAINERS | 2012-05-10 |
20120111372 | WATER-BEARING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A water-bearing household appliance to which fluid can be supplied during at least one filling step includes at least one drain pump for conveying fluid out of the water-bearing household appliance; and an overfill protection facility to prevent an excessive water level in the water-bearing household appliance. The overfill protection facility is configured to capture at least one operating parameter of the drain pump and after the filling step, in the presence of a malfunction of the drain pump that can be derived from the at least one operating parameter, to prevent execution of a further filling step. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111373 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR SUBSTRATE CLEANING - A method for cleaning a surface of a substrate having a circuit pattern formed thereon, includes: forming a liquid film on the surface by feeding a cleaning solution onto the center of the surface while rotating the substrate with the substrate kept horizontal; forming a dry region by discharging gas to the center while moving a position of feed of the cleaning solution on the surface by a distance from the center toward the periphery of the substrate with the substrate being rotated; moving the position of feed of the cleaning solution on the surface toward the periphery at a speed equal to a speed at which the dry region is expanded toward the periphery while rotating the substrate; and controlling temperature of the cleaning solution to form the liquid film such that the temperature becomes higher than process atmosphere temperature on the surface during feed of the cleaning solution. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111374 | ION IMPLANTATION TOOL CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods for cleaning ion implanters and/or components thereof are described, utilizing cleaning agents reacted with residue deposits to effect removal thereof. An endpoint detection apparatus and method are also disclosed, which may be integrated in the cleaning apparatus and methods to provide highly efficient utilization of the cleaning agent and avoidance of deleterious effects that otherwise can occur when cleaning agents are continued to be exposed to an implanter or components thereof after cleaning has been completed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111375 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISLODGING ACCRUED DEPOSITS - A device for dislodging accrued deposits is disclosed. The device includes a gas impulse generating device for generating gas blasts directed in a predetermined direction; and an additive supply device for introducing an additive into the gas blasts. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111376 | DEVICE FOR PRE-RINSING OBJECTS IN AN APPLIANCE UTILIZING LINE PRESSURE OF A FLUID SUPPLY - Embodiments of an appliance for washing objects are described in which the appliance utilizes line pressure of a fluid supply to fill the appliance with a washing fluid, wherein the washing fluid is dispersed onto objects in the appliance before the washing fluid is captured in the enclosure. In one embodiment, the appliance comprises a fill element, which receives the washing fluid directly from a fluid inlet. The fill element comprises an array of spray jets, which are arranged to disperse the washing fluid into the enclosure. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111377 | Washing and Sterilizing Unit - A unit for washing and/or sterilizing a baby care component is disclosed. The unit comprises a base ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111378 | HIGH PRESSURE HOSE - A hose includes a reinforcement structure and a layer exterior to the reinforcement structure. The layer includes a plurality of extensions projecting outwardly. Wear of the plurality of extensions provides a visual indication of the degree of wear of the hose. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111379 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLACING FLUIDS FROM SUBSTRATES USING SUPERCRITICAL CO2 - A processing chamber for post-wet-etch removing of drying fluid (DF) is disclosed. The chamber includes a chamber wall surrounding a processing volume and a plurality of nozzles disposed annularly about the processing volume and arranged into a set of nozzle rows that includes at least one nozzle row. The chamber also includes a plenum and a set of manifolds coupled to the plurality of nozzles to deliver the supercritical CO | 2012-05-10 |
20120111380 | SPRAY ARM ARRANGEMENT FOR A DISHWASHER - The application is directed to a spray arm arrangement for a dishwasher, comprising: (a) a support having a hub portion; and (b) a spray arm having at least one arm portion comprising at least one spray nozzle, and a generally tubular mounting portion connected to the arm portion, said mounting portion having first and second bearing surfaces bearing against the hub portion, said first bearing surface being located at a shorter axial distance from the arm portion than the second bearing surface. In accordance with the invention (c) said first bearing surface is located within said hub portion proximate the axial end of the hub portion facing towards the arm portion, and (d) said second bearing surface comprises a projection which axially extends from said mounting portion into said hub portion. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111381 | Umbrella - An umbrella that offers improved performance in windy conditions is disclosed that includes an umbrella cover that has a plurality of gills positioned throughout its surface to allow for the release of air pressure caused by wind that impacts the umbrella cover. A flap portion may be positioned over each of the gills so that the flap is raised when wind gusts blow into the umbrella in order to permit the release of air from the umbrella. This reduces the risk that the umbrella could blow inside out or reverse itself. The flap is also preferably positioned over the slit in order to prevent water from going through the umbrella and wetting the umbrella's handler. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111382 | Collapsible shading device - A collapsible shading device includes a collapsible frame including an upper hub and a lower hub being moved between an unfolded position when the lower hub is moved towards from the upper hub, and a folded position when the lower hub is moved away from the upper hub, an operation system for folding the collapsible frame from the folded position to the unfolded position by means of a downward pulling force, and an interlocker provided at the collapsible frame to releasably lock up the lower hub with the upper hub to retain the collapsible frame at the unfolded position. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111383 | RIB ASSEMBLY OF UMBRELLA - A rib assembly of umbrella having added safety to a user and longer service life is provided. The umbrella assembly structure has grooves of the outer and inner ribs faced away from the user. In other words, the sharp edges of the inner and outer ribs are turned away from the user to prevent hand cuts. Structurally, the use of grooved inner rib over a solid rib helps to reduce the weight of the rib assembly. In addition, the umbrella assembly structure has a secure portion of the outer rib removed to maintain the structural strength of the outer rib. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111384 | Protective cover for a stroller - The present invention is a cover for a stroller. The preferred embodiment of the cover comprises a first panel having a top edge, first and second side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the first panel has a curved profile and the bottom edge has a straight profile. A second panel of the cover has a top end, first and second side ends and a bottom end. The first side end of the second panel is sewn to a left side of the bottom edge of the first panel. The second side end of the second panel is sewn to a right side of the bottom edge of the first panel. The cover preferably comprises a pocket and an opening between the first and second panels to slip over a stroller handle. The cover also has a mesh panel for ventilation and fasteners to configure the panels. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111385 | DOPED PNICTOGEN CHALCOGENIDE NANOPLATES, METHODS OF MAKING, AND ASSEMBLIES AND FILMS THEREOF - Embodiments of the invention are directed to doped pnictogen chalcogenide nanoplates, where each nanoplate comprises a rhombohedral crystal of Bi | 2012-05-10 |
20120111386 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS - In some embodiments, an integrated power generation system includes a primary power source supplying power to a primary power user, a thermoelectric power generator system thermally coupled to a heat source, and an electronic controller unit. In certain embodiments, an electronic controller unit monitors the power output of the primary power source and operatively connects the thermoelectric power generating system to the primary power user when one or more power usage factors occurs. One power usage factor that can occur is the power output of the primary power source falling below a threshold power level. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111387 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thermoelectric device and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The thermoelectric device includes a middle substrate, electrodes, N-type thermopiles, and P-type thermopiles, in which the N-type thermopile and the P-type thermopile are electrically connected to each other by the electrodes in series. The thermoelectric device includes further includes an upper substrate bonded to an upper surface of the middle substrate and a lower substrate bonded to a lower surface of the substrate, such that a temperature difference is provided between opposite sides of each of the N-type thermopiles and the P-type thermopiles. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111388 | Solar Battery and Method For Manufacturing The Same - The solar battery according to embodiments includes a substrate having an effective area and an edge area disposed outside the effective area; and a solar battery cell formed on the effective area of the substrate and comprising a first electrode, a light absorbing layer, and a second electrode. A step portion is formed on the substrate corresponding to the edge area. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111389 | APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AND CONDENSING SUNLIGHT OF SLIDING TYPE - Disclosed is an apparatus for tracking and condensing sunlight of a sliding type which tracks a direction of sunlight according to variations of an altitude or orbit of the sun, pivots a solar module plate to maximize condensing efficiency, and strengthens a fixing structure on an inclined ground or inclined building surface by using a frame structure on the bottom without using a concrete base harmful to natural environment. The apparatus includes: a lower structure; an upper structure which is formed on a top end of the lower structure in the shape of an inverse triangle and has a space portion at the center, a rotation shaft including a bearing being formed on, a top end of which; a solar module plate which condenses sunlight; a rotation plate which pivots in the left-right direction as a central portion of a bottom surface of which is fixed to a top end of the rotation shaft, the solar module plate being formed on a top surface of which; a roller guide which is formed in the space portion at the center of the upper structure along a rotation radius around the rotation shaft; a rotation push rod roller which is formed to be movable with the roller guide; respective rotation push rods which have one ends fixed to both sides of the bottom surface of the rotation plate and the other ends hinge-coupled to the rotation push rod roller; a motor which is formed on the lower structure; a rack pinion which converts a rotational motion of the motor into a linear motion; a driven pipe which is formed on the lower structure and coupled to the rack pinion to perform a linear motion in the left-right direction; and a roller link which has one side hinge-coupled to the driven pipe and the other side hinge-coupled to the rotation push rod roller, and moves the rotation push rod roller along the roller guide in the rotation radius, when the driven pipe moves horizontally. Therefore, the apparatus tracks the direction of sunlight according to variations of the altitude or orbit of the sun, pivots the solar module plate to maximize condensing efficiency, and provides the structure strong against wind or load by firmly fixing the means for fixing and pivoting the solar module plate. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111390 | HIGHLY CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION AND THERMAL COLLECTION APPARATUS - A highly concentrating solar power generation and thermal collection apparatus includes a multi-coated lens capable of reflecting UV light and visible light and allowing infrared light to transmit therethrough, a lens located at one side of the multi-coated lens for collecting and then concentrating sunlight on the multi-coated lens, a solar cell located on a light reflection path of the multi-coated lens for collecting the UV light and visible light reflected by the multi-coated lens, and a thermal collection unit located at a light transmission path of the multi-coated lens for collecting the infrared light transmitted through the multi-coated lens. The multi-coated lens can be differently designed to change its light reflecting and transmitting function while the locations for the solar cell and the thermal collection unit are exchanged accordingly. Therefore, the apparatus is able to generate power and collect thermal energy from sunlight at the same time. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111391 | Reconfigurable Photovoltaic Structure - A photovoltaic structure is provided. The photovoltaic structure has photovoltaic elements that can be electrically connected to one another to reduce mismatch. The photovoltaic elements can be electrically connected based on sorting the photovoltaic elements by irradiance level, minimizing mismatch, or maximizing output power. Where sorting is used, the photovoltaic elements can be connected in a serpentine arrangement. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111392 | BACK PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE, SOLAR CELL MODULE PROVIDED WITH SAME, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF SOLAR CELL MODULE - A back protective sheet for a solar cell module in which a thermoplastic resin sheet containing heat-expandable particles is formed on at least one side of a base sheet, a solar cell module having this back protective sheet for a solar cell module, and a production method of this solar cell module. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111393 | INTEGRATED CARTRIDGE FOR ADHESIVE-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic module mounting cartridge has a frame structure for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic modules thereon, the frame structure having supports for engaging with and supporting an associated mounting rail provided on the underside of a photovoltaic module such that the photovoltaic module can be selectively installed or removed from the cartridge. A method of assembling a photovoltaic module mounting cartridge is also described, comprising providing a frame structure, providing a plurality of photovoltaic modules having at least one associated mounting rail, arranging the photovoltaic modules atop the frame structure, and attaching each associated mounting rail to the frame structure. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111394 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a photoelectric conversion device having a passivation layer suitable for a structure provided with a heat dissipation mechanism. A photoelectric conversion device | 2012-05-10 |
20120111395 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell including: a silicon (Si) substrate; a buffer layer disposed on a side of the silicon substrate; a germanium (Ge) junction disposed on a side of the buffer layer opposite the silicon substrate; a first electrode electrically connected to the germanium junction; and a second electrode electrically connected to the germanium junction, wherein the buffer layer has a lattice constant that increases in a direction from the silicon substrate to the germanium junction. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111396 | Photovoltaic Devices and Associated Methods - A method for making a semiconductor device includes providing a semiconductor material and doping at least a portion of the semiconductor material to form at least one doped region. A portion of the semiconductor material is removed with a pulsed laser from at least one first region to form at least one adjacent second region. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111397 | KOHLER HOMOGENIZER FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - An apparatus is disclosed including: an entrance aperture for admitting light from a source; an optical collector configured to receive light admitted through the entrance aperture and concentrate the light onto a receiver element; and an optical homogenizer element configured and arranged to image the entrance aperture onto the receiver element. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111398 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A main object of the present invention is to provide a photoelectric conversion device which is capable of improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency. The invention comprises: a p-layer; an n-layer; an i-layer disposed between the p-layer and the n-layer; a first electrode connected to the p-layer; and a second electrode connected to the n-layer, wherein the i-layer comprises a wall layer constituted by a first semiconductor, and a quantum structure portion constituted by a second semiconductor disposed in the wall layer; a band gap of the first semiconductor is wider than that of the second semiconductor; when a concentration of the n-type impurity that may be contained in the middle of the i-layer in a thickness direction thereof is defined as Cn | 2012-05-10 |
20120111399 | SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A method for forming a solar cell electrode, comprising the steps of: applying a conductive paste comprising an organic binder and inorganic components comprising conductive powder and glass frit onto a passivation layer with at least 200 nm thickness formed on one surface or on both front and back surfaces of a silicon substrate, wherein the softening point of the glass frit is 395° C. or lower; and firing the conductive paste applied onto the passivation layer. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111400 | OPTICAL COATING - An optical coating, comprising porous particles, or formed from porous precursor particles. The average thickness of the coating is in the range of from 75 to 400 nm, and the surface roughness of the coating is in the range of from 2 to 300 nm. This coating provides broadband antireflective properties across the visible and near infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111401 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There are provided a solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The solar cell includes: a solar cell unit absorbing sunlight to generate electricity; a surface treatment layer formed on at least one of upper and lower surfaces of the solar cell unit by a condensation reaction of a compound having a functional group —Y having a lone pair and an alkoxy group —OR; and a metal electrode layer bonded to the functional group —Y having the lone pair of the surface treatment layer. The solar cell has excellent energy conversion efficiency. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111402 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL PRODUCTION METHOD - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate, a rear side passivation layer arranged on a light-remote rear side surface of the substrate, a covering layer arranged on the rear side passivation layer, and a metallization layer arranged on the covering layer. The covering layer has a protective layer section facing the rear side passivation layer and a contact layer section facing the metallization layers. The contact layer section has a higher refractive index than the protective layer section | 2012-05-10 |
20120111403 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are an organic solar cell which includes an anode and a cathode that are arranged to face each other, a photoactive layer that is disposed between the anode and the cathode and contains a hole acceptor and an electron acceptor in mixture, and a metal oxide nano thin film layer that is disposed between the cathode and the photoactive layer and contains a metal oxide having an average particle size of 10 nm or less and having a particle size distribution such that 90% by number or more of the particles relative to the total number of the metal oxide particles has a particle size in the range of ±4 nm with respect to the average particle size, and a method for producing an organic solar cell. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111404 | THERMOSETTING ELECTRODE PASTE FIREABLE AT A LOW TEMPERATURE - There is provided a thermosetting electrode paste sinterable at a low temperature. The electrode paste in accordance with the present invention has superior adhesion, high resolution, low contact resistance, superior storage stability and electrical resistivity so that it is widely applicable to the fields of radio frequency identification tags, printing circuit boards, solar cells, etc. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111405 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate, a back electrode layer, a light absorption layer, and a front electrode layer. The back electrode layer is on the substrate. The light absorption layer is on the back electrode layer. The front electrode layer is on the light absorption layer. The back electrode layer is provided with recesses. Inner surfaces of the back electrode layer defining the recesses are inclined from a top surface of the substrate. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111406 | GLASS SUBSTRATE WITH CONDUCTIVE FILM FOR SOLAR CELL - A glass substrate with a conductive film, which ensures that variation of power generation is less likely to occur when used in a thin solar cell, and is excellent in the sealability with a sealant, is provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111407 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH POLYPROPYLENE BASED BACKSHEET - The present invention relates to photovoltaic modules backsheets ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120111408 | CONTROLLED CARBON DEPOSITION - A coating of a photovoltaic device can include a self-assembled monolayer of molecules. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111409 | SEMICONDUCTOR OXIDE INK COMPOSITION FOR INKJET PRINTING, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT USING THE SAME - A semiconductor oxide ink composition, a method of manufacturing the composition, and a method of manufacturing a photoelectric conversion element are provided. The semiconductor oxide ink composition for inkjet printing comprises a semiconductor oxide and a solvent, wherein the semiconductor oxide comprises 0.1 to 20 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the total composition. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111410 | PANCHROMATIC PHOTOSENSITIZERS AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Panchromatic photo sensitizers having a Formula of ML | 2012-05-10 |
20120111411 | FULLERENE DERIVATIVE - An organic photoelectronic conversion element having a sufficiently high open-circuit voltage can be produced by using a fullerene derivative comprising a structure represented by formula (1) and one or more structures selected from the group consisting of a structure represented by formula (2-1) and a structure represented by formula (2-2). | 2012-05-10 |
20120111412 | Apparatus and Method for Controlling Flow Rate of Liquid, and Storage Medium - Disclosed is a liquid flow rate control apparatus including a first flow rate control unit which includes a first flow rate control valve for a small flow rate with a first controlled flow rate range, and a second flow rate control unit which includes a second flow rate control valve for a large flow rate with a second controlled flow rate range. In particular, an overlapped range is present between the first and second controlled flow rate ranges and a liquid flows on either any one or both of the first and second flow rate control units depending on variation of a required value of a total rate. The flow rate on any one of the first and second flow rate control units is maintained and the flow rate on the other one increases while increasing the total flow rate of the liquids. | 2012-05-10 |
20120111413 | System and Method for Delivering Chemicals - Systems and method for delivering materials to a tool are disclosed. A material delivery system utilizes two or more sources of the material to be delivered to the tool. One or more of the sources of the tool may be a batch mixer. The material delivery system also includes at least two material delivery recirculation lines providing material to at tool. The material delivery system may be manually or automatically controlled to switch supply of the material from one source to another, and/or to switch from one material delivery recirculation line to another. | 2012-05-10 |