20th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090120418 | Internal-Combustion Engine Having a Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation System as Well as an Exhaust Gas Manifold - An internal-combustion engine contains at least one piston/cylinder unit containing a combustion chamber, having an intake path leading into the combustion chamber, an exhaust gas path leading out of the combustion chamber, and having an exhaust gas manifold. An exhaust gas recirculation path leads from the exhaust gas manifold into the intake path. A cooling device is provided for cooling the recirculated exhaust gas, wherein the cooling device cools the exhaust gas manifold, and the exhaust gas recirculation path branches off the cooled exhaust gas manifold. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120419 | Launcher and chase toy combination and method - The combination of a toy and launcher member for use in providing chase activities for pets, the toy being toroidally shaped and propelled by a whipping stroke of an elongated launch member having a gripper at one end which is engaged with a segment of the perimeter of the toy. A whipping stroke of the launcher causes release of the toy from the gripper which propels the toy away at high speed, with a top spin imparted thereto which causes the toy to roll and bounce for a great distances along the ground. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120420 | Paintball marker - A paintball marker with a barrel that is coupled to a receiver. A valve arrangement is provided to selectively vent gas to propel projectiles through the barrel responsive to actuation of a firing mechanism. The marker may include a tool box that is capable of being coupled with the receiver. In some embodiments, the tool box resembles a magazine that feeds projectiles into the receiver. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120421 | BALL-THROWING MACHINE - A ball-throwing machine includes a frame and a ball-throwing mechanism pivotally connected with the frame. The ball-throwing machine further includes a circuit unit. Via a first servomotor and a first linkage, the circuit unit serves to move the ball-throwing mechanism to a ball-throwing angle and drive the ball-throwing mechanism to continuously swing up and down. The frame can be pivotally mounted on a base. Via a second motor and a second linkage, the circuit unit serves to drive the frame to horizontally swing back and forth. In addition, the ball-throwing machine has a safety switch. When setting the functions of the ball-throwing machine, a user can press the safety switch to stop the operation of ball throwing so as to protect a person from being incautiously hit and injured. The circuit unit further has a malfunction detection function for detecting whether the ball-throwing machine works normally. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120422 | Electrodeposited wire tool - A plating layer | 2009-05-14 |
20090120423 | DOUBLE FUEL BURNING STOVE - Double fuel burning stove formed by an external casing, characterised by the fact that said stove is composed of two hearths, a first hearth ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120424 | Cooking Appliance - A cooking appliance, particularly an elevated-mounted cooking appliance, comprising: at least one muffle, which delimits a cooking compartment and whose muffle opening is surrounded by a muffle frame; a door for closing the muffle opening; a drive device, which is controlled by a control circuit and which serves to displace the door, and; a pinching protection device for identifying a pinching instance. Once a pinching instance has been identified by the pinching protection device, the drive device can be controlled by the control circuit so that a force applied to the door does not exceed a specified force time profile. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120425 | Extended lid member for cooking utensils - The subject device is an energy savings lid for cooking utensils to be placed on a stove burner, with the subject device being essentially a covering lid for such a utensil having a surrounding downwardly turned flange extension all or part of the outer circumference of the lid such surrounding flange being structured to extend downwardly around the outer circumferential perimeter of the utensil beyond the outer surface of the utensil, ideally all the way to the stove surface, so that the inner semi-enclosed space under extended flange of the lid collects heat from the portion of the burner that is not covered by the bottom of the utensil and thence transfer such heat upwardly and inwardly into the inner circumferential surface of the utensil to be transferred in turn to the inner part of the utensil to help add heat in the cooking process. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120426 | Fireplace hearth pad - The FIREPLACE HEARTH PAD is a configuration of rectangles that contour a raised surface. Used to provide protection, this form covers the flat top, a pivot within the form continues the protection, covering the outer most protruding edge. Another pivot within the form allows the coverage to continue for the front vertical portion of a raised surface. Sections of the like, adjoined side to side, provide protection for the most extended of raised surfaces. The top, middle, and bottom segments, which make up the form, can be independently removed leaving remaining segments and sections undisturbed. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120427 | WATER HEATER OF ENDORSEMENT WITH IONIZED IGNITION AND CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE FOR HEATERS OF CIRCULATION FORCED WITH SOLAR APPLICATION OF ENERGY - The forced recirculation solar water heating system with a backup water heater works through an electronic card that initiates the operation and activation of the water recirculators when there is a difference of 2° C. between the panel and the storage tank [detected] by means of a bimetallic cable connected at one of the top ends of the panel and another bimetallic cable at the upper part of the storage tank, which has a series of safety check valves that prevent temperature loss due to hot water backflow to the hydraulic network or due to natural reverse recirculation, thus avoiding excess pressure in the system. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120428 | LATCHING SOLAR CONCENTRATOR PIVOTED MIRRORS DURING OFF-POWER PERIOD - A novel latch for pivoted optical elements of a solar concentrator and other equipment latches them in position between orientation operations. The mirrors may be on a universal pivot that can rotate or tilt in any direction; or on gimbal pivots. The orientation power can be turned off between alignments with the mirrors remaining in alignment orientation during this off-power period. Turning off the alignment power between alignments, saves on both energy resources and on expensive apparatus. It permits a great reduction in power supply as the optical elements can be aligned sequentially. This not only reduces operating costs, but also capital investment because smaller power supplies can suffice. A preferred embodiment utilizes the freezing of a liquid material. Since this involves no moving parts for latching, the instant invention is ideally adapted for fabrication from the nano- to the mini-realm. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120429 | SOLAR-POWERED HEADSET - A solar-powered device includes a housing including an electronic element, a number of panels having solar cells capable of providing electrical energy upon illumination, the panels being configured to move from a closed configuration to an open configuration, where the open configuration allows illumination to fall upon the solar cells when positioned in a location from which illumination is available; and a support element contacting the panels and the housing to convey electricity from the panels to the housing, where the electronic elements are powered with electricity from the solar cells. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120430 | Continuous process for the preparation of crystalline lactulose - The present invention concerns a process that can be realised continuously for the preparation of anhydrous crystalline lactulose from commercial aqueous syrups that contain it, characterised in that the crystallisation and consequent separation of the high-purity lactulose with high yields from the syrup is triggered by mixing the ore pulp (or recycled ore pulp), obtained from a previous lactulose crystallisation phase, with the syrup itself. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120431 | Inhalation Treatment Device and Method for the Operation Thereof - The invention relates to an inhalation nebulizer ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120432 | Moisture indicator for heat and moisture exchange devices - There is provided a moisture indicator for a heat and moisture exchange (HME) device that uses a pre-colorant and an activator applied to an inner surface of the HME device. The colorant undergoes a color change of Delta E (ΔE) of equal to or greater than 3 units upon exposure to moisture but not upon exposure to high humidity. The colorant is visually obvious to the unaided human eye under normal light conditions through the body of the device. The HME device with the visual indicator for moisture can indicate to the care-giver that it is time to change the HME device. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120433 | Controller for an extremity hyperbaric device - A controller is operable to selectively supply gas to, and evacuate gas from, regions of a hyperbaric wound treatment chamber. The controller operates to inflate a passage or rib of the device to provide that the device is made sufficiently rigid for inserting a limb therethrough, and inflate an inflatable cuff to create a seal against the limb. The controller also operates to evacuate ambient air trapped within the chamber, and optionally partially evacuate the passage or rib, after the seal is created by the inflatable cuff, and then introduce oxygen into the chamber, and optionally inflate the passage or rib. The cuff, when inflated and creating a seal against a limb, optionally is at least partially within the chamber, and the treatment gas is supplied to the chamber to maintain the seal of the cuff against the limb. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120434 | Compliant coupling or adaptor - A CPAP device includes a flow generator including an outlet, a humidifier including an inlet, and an adaptor connector between the outlet of the flow generator and the inlet of the humidifier. The connector includes a flexible and conformable sealing portion that is movable to accommodate misalignment. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120435 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN TARGET END TIDAL GAS CONCENTRATIONS - In a first aspect, the invention relates to an apparatus for inducing or maintaining a target end tidal concentration of a gas in a subject comprising a breathing circuit, a source of gas flow into the circuit, means for controlling the rate of the source of gas flow into the circuit and means for controlling the concentration of gases in the source gas flow independently from each other. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of preparing an apparatus for inducing or maintaining a target end tidal concentration of a gas X in a subject comprising selecting a rate of a source gas flow into a breathing circuit, selecting the concentration of at least one constituent gas of a component gas making up the source gas to a level corresponding to the end tidal concentration of the gas X, whereby the apparatus is adapted to administer a source gas having a first gas composition | 2009-05-14 |
20090120436 | POWDER MEDICINE ADMINISTERING APPARATUS - A powder medicine administering apparatus includes: an upper body including a lower surface, and a medicine storage chamber having an upper opening portion opened on the lower surface; a lower body including an upper surface, and a medicine receiving chamber which has a lower opening portion, and which is recessed in a downward direction from the lower opening portion. The lower body is relatively slid with respect to the upper body so that the lower surface of the upper body is slidably moved on the upper surface of the lower body to be switched between a connection state and a non-connection state. The medicine receiving chamber is arranged to be moved in a one section from the standby position to the discharge position so that entire of the lower opening portion of the medicine receiving chamber is within the upper opening portion of the upper body. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120437 | Flow Generator Message System - A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface. The processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120438 | Breathing Assistance Device Comprising an Independent Secondary Unit - The invention relates to a breathing assistance device ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120439 | Method of triggering a ventilator - There is provided a method for controlling breathing gas flow of a ventilator for assisted or controlled ventilation of a patient as a function of a intra-thoracic airway pressure of the patient using a tracheal tube or naso-gastric tube. The intra-thoracic pressure is transmitted to a controller and the information detected is used to control a valve to vent gas from the inhalation tubing of the ventilator, thus triggering an inhalation cycle in the ventilator. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120440 | RESPIRATORY CIRCUITS - A cartridge ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120441 | Nasal cavity filter and manufacturing method thereof - A nasal cavity filter includes two horn-shaped filter units each having a filter layer fixed therein. The shape of the filter layer is disposed relative to that of the filter unit. The filter unit is made of flexible material and the filter layer is made of soft material. The two filter units are respectively inserted into two nasal passages of user's nose and connected by an arc bridge that goes across a distal end of user's nasal bone. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120442 | NON-INTRUSIVE MASK INTERFACE WITH NASAL SUPPORT - A patient interface includes a body member, a partition, a nasal seal portion, and a port. The partition is integral with the body member, and separates an interior of the member into a first chamber configured to receive a nose of a patient and a second chamber. The nasal seal portion is integral with the partition, and projects therefrom into the first chamber. The nasal seal portion includes a seal surface and a gas passage therethrough. The seal surface is configured to conform with a lower portion of the nose that is surrounding nasal passages of the patient, without entering the nasal passages of the patient, when the patient interface is mounted operatively on the face of the patient. The port integral with the member is in fluid communication with the second chamber for delivery of gas to the patient via the gas passage in the nasal seal portion. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120443 | CHIN PIVOT PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120444 | Single-Lumen Endotracheal Tube for Partial Lung Ventilation - An endotracheal tube is provided with a catheter ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120445 | INDICATOR FOR CUFFED MEDICAL DEVICE - An indicator for a cuffed medical device, attached to a cuffed medical device to indicate internal pressure in a cuff of the medical device. The indicator includes: an indicator main body which includes a check valve adapted to be connected to an injection means for injecting a fluid into the cuff, a connecting section formed integrally with the indicator main body for connecting to the cuffed medical device, the connecting section communicating with the inside of the cuff, and a communication path for making the check valve and the connecting section communicate with each other; and a balloon provided in the indicator main body. The inside of the balloon is made to communicate with the communication path and is inflatable and deflatable in accordance with the internal pressure in the cuff. The balloon includes an index body which is moved forward and backward in accordance with the degree of inflation and deflation of the balloon in order to make the degree of inflation and deflation of the balloon visually recognizable. With the indicator for a cuffed medical device, a reduction in internal pressure can be readily and precisely determined. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120446 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AIRWAY PATENCY - An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the palate in an oral cavity. By applying a negative pressure in the clear region, an airway behind the soft palate or tongue of the patient can be maintained. The tongue constraint is usually connected to an anchor. The anchor may be held between the patient's teeth or may engage the inferior surface of the palate. Another oral device for improving airway patency comprises a lateral tongue structure and a negative pressure source. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120447 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING PRESSURE GRADIENTS TO IMPROVE AIRWAY PATENCY - An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the palate in an oral cavity. By applying a negative pressure in the clear region, an airway behind the soft palate or tongue of the patient can be maintained. The tongue constraint is usually connected to an anchor. The anchor may be held between the patient's teeth or may engage the inferior surface of the palate. Another oral device for improving airway patency comprises a lateral tongue structure and a negative pressure source. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120448 | SLEEP APPLIANCE - A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverage of the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120449 | SMOKING MACHINE - A smoking machine for smoking a smoking article is disclosed. The smoking machine comprises one or more electrochemical cells for analyzing the composition of a smoke stream from the smoking article. This can allow a gas or vapor phase chemical to be analyzed directly in real time without the need for pre-conditioning or preparation. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120450 | Smoking Articles Having Reduced Ignition Proclivity Characteristics - Smoking articles having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics are disclosed. The smoking articles include a paper wrapper containing cellulosic fibers and filler particles. The paper wrappers are treated with a film-forming composition in order to reduce the ignition proclivity characteristics of the smoking articles. In one embodiment, the film-forming composition contains an alginate combined with a starch. In an alternative embodiment, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material combined with filler particles. The filler particles may comprise kaolin clay, magnesium oxide, mica, alum, or mixtures thereof. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120451 | Hair extensions and method of attachment - A unique human or synthetic fibre hair extension and method are disclosed. One embodiment of the human or synthetic fibre hair extensions come packaged with double sided tape attached to both sides of the hair extension, with the weft and human or synthetic fibre hair attached between the two pieces of tape. The double sided tape is covered with a tape cover or liner on both sides of the extensions. First, the human or synthetic fibre hair extension is positioned for correct placement below the horizontal part line, the liner is removed form the bottom side of the hair extension and the human or synthetic fibre hair extension is secured by pressing into place. The second piece of double sided tape which is attached to the second side of he human or synthetic fibre hair extension and facing up has the liner removed and is then covered with a layer of the users's natural hair, which taken from the clipped area above the part. This creates a sandwich-like effect attachment of the human or synthetic fibre hair with the user's hair. Also shown is a flow chart and various application methods aiding the stylist in analyzing and applying extensions to the users head. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120452 | Mascara Brush - Provided is a disk-type mascara brush, used to makeup eyelash with mascara solution applied thereto, having a brush portion which is formed whole at the end of the wand and in a such a shape that disks are piled consecutively in zigzag In a disk-type mascara brush where the brush portion is formed in such a shape that disks are piled at the end of the wand | 2009-05-14 |
20090120453 | TOOL FOR CREATING PAINT MARGINS ON FINGERNAILS - A central body, preferably circular or rotund, has a plurality of elongated arms radiating out from it. Each arm includes a rigid blade end that defines a profile that operationally fits over a fingernail at an angle of incidence for masking an area of the fingernail during painting, or for scoring semi-hardened paint and scraping off excess paint. Angle of incidence is preferably acute, obtuse or right. Each blade end preferably operationally fits over a uniquely corresponding relatively small range of fingernail sizes. The end blades are disposed in order in a direction around the body, the order being progressively larger range sizes. A mark on each end blade is used for aligning the end blade with a longitudinal axis of a fingernail. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120454 | Multi-Ribbed Dental Tape - The present invention includes monofilament dental tapes for removing plaque and/or food debris from interdental spaces of a mammal, which dental tapes have a core body with an aspect ratio of greater than about 5:1 and a first cleaning surface and a second cleaning surface opposite the first cleaning surface, where at least one of the first and second cleaning surfaces includes a plurality of ribs disposed along the length thereof, and where the ratio of the width of the dental tape to the thickness of the dental tape is from about 4:1 to about 25:1. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120455 | Multi-Ribbed Dental Tape - The present invention includes monofilament dental tapes for removing plaque and/or food debris from interdental spaces of a mammal, which dental tapes have a core body with an aspect ratio of greater than about 5:1 and a first cleaning surface and a second cleaning surface opposite the first cleaning surface, where at least one of the first and second cleaning surfaces includes a plurality of ribs disposed along the length thereof, and where the ratio of the width of the dental tape to the thickness of the dental tape is from about 4:1 to about 25:1. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120456 | CLEANING METHOD AND A VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS - To provide a technique which cleans an attracting face of a mechanism for electrostatically attracting an object to be processed inside a vacuum processing apparatus and keeps its attracting force constant. The method of the present invention is for cleaning an attracting face of a hot plate which holds the object to be processed inside a vacuum processing chamber through electrostatic attraction. The invention method includes a step of cleaning the attracting face of the hot plate by applying a high-frequency electric power of 13.56 MHz to a metallic base arranged under and near the hot plate in a state in which a cleaning gas is introduced into the vacuum processing chamber. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120457 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING COATINGS AND PREPARATION OF SURFACES FOR USE IN METAL FINISHING, AND MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRONIC AND MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES - Improved cleaning compositions for removing particles, organic contamination, photoresist, post-ash residue, coatings, and other materials from metal and silicon surfaces including substrates present during the manufacture of integrated circuits, liquid crystal displays, and photovoltaic devices. The cleaning and surface preparation compositions comprise one or more water soluble strongly basic components, one or more water soluble organic amines, one or more water soluble oxidizing agents, balance water. Optional components can include corrosion inhibitors, surfactants and chelating agents. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120458 | HIGH NEGATIVE ZETA POTENTIAL POLYHEDRAL SILSESQUIOXANE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR DAMAGE FREE SEMICONDUCTOR WET CLEAN - A composition for removing particulate matter from integrated circuit substrates, including (a) one or more metal ion-free base; (b) a water-soluble metal ion-free onium salt of a polyhedral silsesquioxane; (c) an oxidizing agent; and (d) metal ion-free water, and a composition obtained by combining ingredients including (a), (b), (c) and (d). A process for removing particulate matter from a surface of an integrated circuit device, including applying to the surface the composition including (a), (b), (c) and (d) or applying to the surface the composition obtained by combining ingredients including (a), (b), (c) and (d). | 2009-05-14 |
20090120459 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES - An apparatus for cleaning semiconductor substrates includes a chamber having a cleaning room and a drying room disposed over the cleaning room. The cleaning room and the drying room are separated or placed in communication with one another by a separation plate. An exhaust path is formed at a central portion of the separation plate. As de-ionized water (DI water) filling the cleaning room is drained during a dry process, the inside of the drying room is decompressed, and a drying fluid in the drying room flows from the drying room to the cleaning room along the exhaust path. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120460 | SOFT FLOOR PRE-SPRAY UNIT UTILIZING ELECTROCHEMICALLY-ACTIVATED WATER AND METHOD OF CLEANING SOFT FLOORS - A method is provided, which includes applying electrochemically activated acid and alkaline water to a surface as a pre-spray, allowing the electrochemically activated acid and alkaline water to remain on the surface for a dwell time, and after the dwell time, performing a cleaning operation on an area of the surface to which the pre-spray was applied. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120461 | Aircraft Rinse System - Disclosed is an aircraft rinse system for gently rinsing an aircraft engine even while the aircraft engines are on. The rinse deck has integral nozzles and water storage. Pressurized air can be used to force the water from the storage area in the deck to spray out nozzles that are integral to the deck. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120462 | Fabricating and cleaning chamber components having textured surfaces - A method of fabricating a substrate processing chamber component involves forming a component having a textured surface and sweeping a jet of pressurized fluid across the textured surface of the component. The jet of fluid is pressurized sufficiently high to dislodge substantially all the particles from the textured surface. The method can be applied to dislodge grit particles from textured exposed surfaces formed by electromagnetic energy beam scanning and grit blasting. The method can also be applied to remove loosely adhered coating particles from the textured surfaces of coated components. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120463 | AQUEOUS CLEANING OF LIQUID RESIDUE BY ETCHING - The present invention is a method of cleaning an object in an open aqueous cleaning system. The method is directed to an open cleaning vessel into which water used for cleaning a material or object can be introduced. A means is provided for introducing a reactant chemical to the vessel to form an aqueous solution. Cleaning of the surface is in the form of bubble formation on the part that vaporizes the chemical in order to react the oxidizer in the vapor state to the exposed surface at the bubble growth area. Treatment in the form of etching or any other process in which material is removed from a solid surface displaces the liquid residue from the surface. The resulting process produces no dissolution or emulsion of the contaminant and therefore can be easily separated from the chemical cleaner. The process also conserves chemistry, water, energy, and reduces pollution. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120464 | MULTI-PORT PUMPING SYSTEM FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING CHAMBERS - An exhaust foreline for purging fluids from a semiconductor fabrication chamber is described. The foreline may include a first, second and third ports independently coupled to the chamber. A semiconductor fabrication system is also described that includes a substrate chamber that has a first, second and third interface port. The system may also include a multi-port foreline that has a first, second and third port, where the first foreline port is coupled to the first interface port, the second foreline port is coupled to the second interface port, and the third foreline port is coupled to the third interface port. The system may further include an exhaust vacuum coupled to the multi-port foreline. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120465 | DISHWASHER WITH A LATENT HEAT ACCUMULATOR - A cleaning appliance is provided for cleaning washware, which cleaning appliance is designed to subject the washware to the action of at least one cleaning fluid in at least one cleaning chamber. The cleaning appliance has a suction-removal apparatus for removing damp air from the cleaning chamber by suction, and at least one heat recovery device. The heat recovery device is designed to draw heat from the damp air and to feed it back to the cleaning appliance by means of a first cooling fluid. The cleaning appliance has a cooling-fluid line with at least one recirculation path and at least one heat accumulator path with at least one latent heat accumulator. The cleaning appliance is designed to conduct the first cooling fluid to the cleaning chamber and/or into a fluid tank via the recirculation path in at least one operating state after said cooling fluid has flowed through the heat recovery device. The cleaning appliance is also designed to feed the first cooling fluid to the latent heat accumulator by means of the heat accumulator path in at least one standby mode. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120466 | Washing Device and Washing Method - A cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning tank ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120467 | Commercial dish washer equipped with an auxiliary rinsing water pipe and rinsing step - A dish washer for commercial use is provided. The dishwasher according to current application is used for restaurants, hospital, school and military camp, etc. The dish washer of the current application has an auxiliary rinsing water pipe that is embedded inside of a washing water pipe. The rinsing water supplied to the washing water pipe drives the remaining soapy washing water out of an upper washing water impellor just after the washing step is finished. In rinsing step, rinsing water is supplied to an upper rinsing impellor via main rinsing water pipe. Rinsing water is sprayed to the bottom of the washing water impellor to remove the residual soapy washing water droplets. The dish washer of the current application removes a chance of contamination of dishes and cups by soapy washing water drops after washing is finished. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120468 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING CHEMICAL LIQUID - Provided is an apparatus for supplying chemical liquid. The apparatus includes: a plurality of nozzles, each of which can be moved forward or backward and supplies chemical liquid; a nozzle cover which accommodates the nozzles therein and has an open end to allow each of the nozzles to move into or out of the nozzle cover; and a nozzle driver which moves each of the nozzles forward or backward. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120469 | Behind Sink Dishwasher - A dishwasher assembly is disclosed including one or more racks for retaining one or more dishware items to be washed. A washer system is provided for respectively washing and drying the dishware item. A dishwasher housing is used for retaining the rack and the washer system. The dishwasher housing includes a door for accessing the rack, to enable the inserting and removing the dishware item. Preferably, the rack is a rotary rack that cooperates with a rotation assembly for rotating the rack. Also, the dishwasher housing preferably includes a first wall-facing side and a second wall-facing side. The first and second wall-facing sides are preferably formed at a desired angle, so as to fit into a corner. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120470 | WATER RECIRCULATOR IN DISHWASHER - A water recirculator in a dishwasher supplies water to spray arms for washing dishes and also purifies contaminated water after washing the dishes. The water recirculator includes a sump for holding water, a water supply pump connected to the sump, a guide passage for guiding a portion of the water pumped by the water supply pump to a spray arm in a washing chamber, a pre-filtering unit for purifying a rest of the water pumped by the water pumped by the water supply pump by means of precipitating contaminants included in the water therein, and a main filtering unit for purifying the rest of the water passed through the pre-filtering unit. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120471 | VIBRATING DEBRIS REMOVER - A system and a retrofit kit for removing debris from a surface of a material. At least one vibration subunit is provided which is either embedded within or operatively connected to a back surface of the material. The vibration subunits are capable of converting a driving energy to a vibrating mechanical output energy which is coupled to the material. At least one external energy source is provided which is operatively connected to the vibration subunits. The external energy source is capable of providing the driving energy to the vibration subunits. The vibrating mechanical energy is capable of causing debris to be removed from the surface of the material. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120472 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING AND PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH MAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED SPIN CHUCK HOLDING PINS - When a substrate is subjected to bevel cleaning processing, a first magnet plate is arranged at a lower position, and a second magnet plate is arranged at an upper position. In this case, each of chuck pins enters a closed state in a region outside the first magnet plate, while entering an opened state in a region outside the second magnet plate. That is, a holder in each of the chuck pins is maintained in contact with an outer edge of the substrate when it passes through the region outside the first magnet plate, while being spaced apart from the outer edge of the substrate when it passes through the region outside the second magnet plate. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120473 | OZONE CLEANING SYSTEM - An industrial cleaning system that produces and distributes an aqueous ozone solution is described. The system provides a centralized system for producing the aqueous ozone solution and distributing the aqueous ozone solution to different application points at different flow rates and concentrations. The system includes an ozone generator for generating ozone gas, which is injected into a supply of water to form the aqueous ozone solution. A reaction vessel receives the aqueous ozone solution from the injector. The reaction vessel reduces the bubbles of ozone gas in the aqueous ozone solution to increase the oxidation reduction potential of the aqueous ozone solution. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120474 | Dishwasher with Sonic Cleaner - A household dishwasher having a sonic cleaner that propagates sonic waves via a stream of liquid to clean off a utensil. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120475 | Secure mechanism of portable accessory device for outdoor umbrella - A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface facing towards the mounting slot, slidably mounted at the housing, wherein the pusher surfaces of the retention arms are facing with each other and are arranged for biasing against an outer surface of the shaft of the outdoor umbrella until the shaft thereof being fitted at the mounting slot so as to substantially mount the housing at the shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Therefore, the portable accessory device is adapted to detachably mount at the outdoor umbrella to provide an additional function via the accessory unit for users to have high quality outdoor activities. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120476 | Rechargeable battery arrangement for electrical system of shading device - A rechargeable power source, which is detachably coupled with a shading device to electrically connect with an electrical arrangement thereof, includes a rechargeable battery unit having a battery terminal arranged to contact with the electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement, and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the rechargeable battery unit with the shading device and to ensure the battery terminal being contact with an electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the rechargeable battery unit with the electrical arrangement. Therefore, the electrical arrangement of the shading device is powered by the rechargeable battery unit to eliminate the power extension to the external power source. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120477 | Secure mechanism of portable accessory device for outdoor umbrella - A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface facing towards the mounting slot, slidably mounted at the housing, wherein the pusher surfaces of the retention arms are facing with each other and are arranged for biasing against an outer surface of the shaft of the outdoor umbrella until the shaft thereof being fitted at the mounting slot so as to substantially mount the housing at the shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Therefore, the portable accessory device is adapted to detachably mount at the outdoor umbrella to provide an additional function via the accessory unit for users to have high quality outdoor activities. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120478 | Rain Protection Umbrella - A lightweight vertical attachment shield that forms a canopy like structure for protection from falling rain when the vertical attachment shield is attached underneath any conventional umbrella in an open arrangement. The vertical attachment shield is attached about the circumference of the conventional umbrella via spring-loaded plastic clips and elastic nooses. When attached to a conventional umbrella, the vertical attachment shield has a length that extends a few inches from the ground. The vertical attachment shield includes a clear view window, as well as vent and hand openings for added convenience and comfort for the user. Alternatively, the vertical shield attachment shield attaches to unique designed umbrella via snap buttons located around the upper rim of the vertical attachment shield and on the underside of the unique designed umbrella. A vertical umbrella stand is utilized to aid in assembling and disassembling the present invention. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120479 | TRAY FOR A WALKER - The present invention relates to a tray for use with a walker. The tray includes a generally rigid tray base having an essentially rectangular shape with a front long side, a back long side, a first short side and a second short side, and wherein the tray has a length that extends to or past the essentially horizontal support member; a ridge extending along the sides of the tray, wherein the ridge has a height of at least about a ½ inch; a strap having a hook and loop fastener wherein the strap is positioned at or near the back long end; and a first hinge and a second hinge, the first and second hinges are positioned, when the tray is in use, at or near the front leg of the first and second support, respectively. The length of the tray is greater that the distance between the support member of the first support and the support member of the second support; and the width of the tray is less than the length of the support member of the first support or second support. The present invention further includes methods of using the tray, and system and kits that include the tray. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120480 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A TENT - A locking device for a tent comprises a pole | 2009-05-14 |
20090120481 | Multi-Functional Energy Converter | 2009-05-14 |
20090120482 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - A device and method for generating electricity. The device includes a heat source, a cold source, and a thermoelectric generating plate, having a first side and an opposed side. When heat is introduced to the heat source, heat flows across the thermoelectric generating plate and electricity is generated. In the present arrangement, because the hot and cold sources are in thermal communication with opposed sides of the thermoelectric generating plate, the thermal gradient or rate of heat flow across the thermoelectric generating plate is maximized. Thus, because the rate of heat flow is increased, the rate at which electricity is generated is also increased, and the size of the device is maintained, or minimized. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120483 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention is directed to a thick film conductive composition comprising: (a) electrically conductive silver powder; (b) zinc-containing additive; (c) glass frit wherein said glass frit is lead-free; dispersed in (d) organic medium. The present invention is further directed to an electrode formed from the composition above wherein said composition has been fired to remove the organic vehicle and sinter said glass particles. Still further, the invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device from a structural element composed of a semiconductor having a p-n junction and an insulating film formed on a main surface of the semiconductor comprising the steps of (a) applying onto said insulating film the thick film composition detailed above; and (b) firing said semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition to form an electrode. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a semiconductor device formed by the method detailed above and a semiconductor device formed from the thick film conductive composition detailed above. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120484 | Photovoltaic Tile Assembly - A photovoltaic tile assembly comprises a base tile having at least one solid region through which a mechanical fastener is driven for fastening the base tile to an underlying roof structure. The assembly further comprises one or more cover tiles each having a photovoltaic cell for converting solar energy into electricity. The cover tiles are electrically and mechanically coupled to a corresponding base tile by electrical connection posts. The posts are supported within the base tile and have a first end that contacts with and provides electrical connection with respective output terminals of the cover tile. Additionally, the first end penetrates through the cover tile to provide mechanical attachment of the cover tile to a base tile. Each post also has a second end that is electrically coupled to an electrical connection tube to facilitate electrical coupling of the cover tiles to a power management system. Tubes are provided with electrical connectors at opposite axial ends to enable electrical connection with adjacent tubes in adjacent tile assemblies. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120485 | Method and System for Connecting Solar Cells or Slices in a Panel System - A method and system include a plurality of solar cells and a plurality of voltage controllers. Each of the plurality of solar cells is directly coupled to a dedicated one of the plurality of voltage controllers to form unique pairs of solar cells and voltage controllers. Each of a plurality of panels contain a plurality of unique pairs. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120486 | Bifacial Solar Cell Array - First and second solar panels are mounted in an operative position. Each panel includes an upward-facing photovoltaic surface and a downward-facing photovoltaic surface that are configured to photovoltaically generate electricity from light. The downward-facing photovoltaic surface is spaced above a reflective surface. The first and second panels are spaced apart in a first direction by a spacing distance that is about 25% to about 100% of the width of the first panel in the first direction. Some downwardly-directed light rays can strike the upward-facing photovoltaic surfaces of the panels. Other downwardly-directed light rays can pass between the first and second panels and be reflected upward by the reflective surface to strike the downward-facing photovoltaic surfaces of the panels. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120487 | Method and System for Assembling A Solar Cell Using a Plurality of Photovoltaic Regions - A solar cell device. The device has a housing member. The device also has a lead frame member coupled to the housing member. In a preferred embodiment, the lead frame member has at least one photovoltaic strip thereon, which has a surface region and a back side region. The device has an optical elastomer material having a first thickness overlying the surface region of the photovoltaic surface. The device has a second substrate member comprising at least one optical concentrating element thereon. The optical concentrating element has a first side and a second side. The device has a first interface within a vicinity of the surface region and the first thickness of the optical elastomer material and a second interface within a vicinity of the second side and the optical elastomer material. In a specific embodiment, the optical concentrating element is coupled to the surface region of the photovoltaic strip such that the optical elastomer material is in between the surface region of the photovoltaic strip and the second side of the optical concentrating element. In a specific embodiment, the device has a spacing comprising essentially the optical elastomer material between the second side of the optical concentrating element and the surface region of the photovoltaic strip. The device has a plurality of particles having a predetermined dimension (e.g., non-compressible and substantially non-deformable particles) spatially disposed overlying the surface region of the photovoltaic strip and within a second thickness of the optical elastomer material to define the spacing between the surface region and the second side of the optical concentrating element. In a specific embodiment, the first interface is substantially free from one or more gaps (e.g., air gaps and/or pockets) and the second interface substantially free from one or more gaps to form a substantially continuous optical interface from the first side of the optical concentrating element, through the first interface, and through the second interface to the photovoltaic strip. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120488 | Luminescent solar concentrator devices - A relatively large field of laminated fluorescent square LSC tiles are interdigitated by long thin bi-facial silicon photovoltaic cells. The laminated fluorescent LSC tiles each comprise a thick clear substrate bonded to a fluorescent dye film with a mirror backing and a protective layer. Incident sunlight is received by the clear substrate's face, and the dye converts that to fluorescent light. The resulting fluorescent light can only escape out the perimeter edges of the clear substrate where the photovoltaic cells are positioned. Each silicon photovoltaic cell receives fluorescent light laterally from the adjacent and opposite edges of the two fluorescent LSC tiles it separates. The collection area of the face of each fluorescent LSC tile is very large compared to the areas of the edges, and so highly concentrated light is provided to relatively small area photovoltaic cells for conversion to electricity. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120489 | Encapsulating Material for Solar Cell - An encapsulating material for solar cell containing a laminated adhesive and heat resistant layer (A) and a buffering layer (B), wherein a difference in flexural modulus between the heat resistant layer (A) and the buffering layer (B) is at least 30 MPa or more, is provided. The adhesive and heat resistant layer (A) is preferably an olefin polymer (a) having a melting point (according to JIS K7121) of 75° C. or higher and having a storage elastic modulus at 150° C. of 10 | 2009-05-14 |
20090120490 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell, comprising: a substrate, including p-n doping structure formed within said substrate; material attached to the back of said substrate, where said material includes glass mixture, aluminum material, organic medium and additive. Wherein said glass needs to be formed by combining two or more glasses: the main composition for post-mixed glass should include Al | 2009-05-14 |
20090120491 | Polymeric Nanofibril Network for Photovoltaic Cells - A method of preparing a polymeric composition with photovoltaic properties comprises a step of blending, in a solvent, at least one electron donor type semiconductor polymeric material essentially in the form of nanofibrils and at least one electron acceptor type material in the solvent, said nanofibrils representing at least 10% by weight of the electron donor type semiconductor polymeric material, to polymeric compositions with photovoltaic properties, and to photovoltaic cells incorporating such polymeric compositions. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120492 | LOW-COST SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - Methods for fabricating solar cells without the need to perform gasification of metallurgical-grade silicon are disclosed. Consequently, the costs and health and environmental hazards involved in fabricating the solar or silicon grade silicon are being avoided. A solar cell structure comprises a metallurgical grade doped silicon substrate and a thin-film structure formed over the substrate to form a p-i-n junction with the substrate. The substrate may be doped p-type, and the thin film structure may be an intrinsic amorphous layer formed over the substrate and an n-type amorphous layer formed over the intrinsic layer. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120493 | LOW-COST MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - Methods for fabricating solar cells without the need to perform gasification of metallurgical-grade silicon are disclosed. Consequently, the costs and health and environmental hazards involved in fabricating the solar or silicon grade silicon are being avoided. A solar cell structure comprises a metallurgical grade doped silicon substrate and a thin-film structure formed over the substrate to form a p-i-n junction with the substrate. The substrate may be doped p-type and the thin film structure may be an intrinsic. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120494 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell having a high photoelectric efficiency by minimizing (or reducing) electron transfer resistance and electrode shading loss. The solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate; an emitter layer on a first side of the semiconductor substrate; a conductive transparent electrode layer on the emitter layer; a first electrode on the conductive transparent electrode layer and electrically connected to the conductive transparent electrode layer; and a second electrode on a second side of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the semiconductor substrate. The conductive transparent electrode layer has a specific resistance of about 500 μΩ·cm or less. The emitter layer may be doped with a low concentration of impurities resulting in improve optical response at a short wavelength and minimization (or reduction) of recombination loss. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120495 | Alternating copolymers of phenylene vinylene and oligoarylene vinylene, preparation method thereof, and organic thin flim transister comprising the same - Disclosed herein are an alternating copolymer of phenylene vinylene and oligoarylene vinylene, a preparation method thereof, and an organic thin film transistor including the same. The organic thin film transistor maintains low off-state leakage current and realizes a high on/off current ratio and high charge mobility because the organic active layer thereof is formed of an alternating copolymer of phenylene vinylene and oligoarylene vinylene. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120496 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE COATING FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides transparent conductive oxide (TCO) thin films with improved optical and electrical properties and methods of making the same. More specifically, the invention provides on-line processes for producing TCO thin films that allow for improvements in optical properties and post-production improvements in electrical properties of the TCO. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120497 | METHOD OF METALLIZING SOLAR CELL CONDUCTORS BY ELECTROPLATING WITH MINIMAL ATTACK ON UNDERLYING MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - The invention relates to a metallized solar cell and the method of making thereof that includes depositing a metal or metals such as silver, nickel, copper, tin, indium, gallium, or selenium or their alloys on solar cells in a manner to form more substantial and robust electrical contacts that can carry current more efficiently and effectively or to provide the active layers required to convert sunlight into electricity. These deposits also protect the underlying metallic materials from corrosion, oxidation or other environmental changes that would deleteriously affect the electrical performance of the cell. The invention also relates to the use of specialized electroplating chemistries that minimize residual stress and/or are free of organic sulfonic acids to minimize chemical attack on solar cell substrates or prior metallizations that include organic and/or inorganic binders or related materials for depositing the initial metallic portions of the cell. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120498 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion device with an excellent photoelectric conversion characteristic with a silicon semiconductor material effectively utilized. The photoelectric conversion device includes a first unit cell including a first electrode, a first impurity semiconductor layer, a single crystal semiconductor layer, and a second impurity semiconductor layer; and a second unit cell including a third impurity semiconductor layer, a non-single-crystal semiconductor layer, a fourth impurity semiconductor layer, and a second electrode. The second and third impurity semiconductor layers are in contact with each other so that the first and second unit cells are connected in series, and an insulating layer is provided for a surface of the first electrode and bonded to a supporting substrate. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120499 | SYSTEMS TO RETAIN AN OPTICAL ELEMENT ON A SOLAR CELL - A system may include a solar cell, a support defining an opening over the solar cell and comprising a retention feature, and an optical element disposed within the opening. The optical element may include a location feature engaged with the retention feature of the support. In some aspects, the optical element includes an upper surface to receive concentrated light and a lower surface through which light passes to the solar cell, and the location feature is disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. The retention feature may be a lip defining the opening over the solar cell, and/or the location feature may consist of a notch defined by an edge of the optical element. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120500 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGE FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A system may include a substrate, and a solar cell including a top side and a bottom side, the top side having an active area and the bottom side coupled to the substrate. A frame may be coupled to the substrate, the frame defining an upper opening above the active area and a lower opening above the active area and between the active area and the upper opening. The lower opening may be smaller than the upper opening in at least one dimension, and an optical element may be disposed within the upper opening. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120501 | FORMATION OF PHOTOCONDUCTIVE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC FILMS - The present application discloses a method and system of depositing a lead selenide film onto another material. The lead selenide film may used in a photoconductive application or a photovoltaic application. Furthermore, the applications may be responsive to infrared radiation at ambient temperature. In one embodiment, a method includes sputtering the lead selenide film, performing a sensitization process, and applying a passivation film. In one exemplary embodiment, a p-n junction is formed by directly adhering a lead selenide film to a silicon substrate. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120502 | Living Water System Pad and Method for Its Use - A pad circulation system, comprising a pad, tubing that is operationally configured to affix to said pad, at least one container, wherein each container is operationally configured to hold water or other liquid, a pump, said pump capable of circulating said water or other liquid throughout said tubing. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120503 | VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF STEAM AND OTHER FLUIDS - Systems (e.g., bioprocessing systems), including methods and apparatus, for controlling the flow of a sterilizing agent (e.g., steam) and/or at least one fluid reagent by utilizing a pressure-responsive valve, such as a rupture valve and/or a swing valve. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120504 | Liquid plugs - A rotatable microfluidic device that comprises a hydrophilic microchannel structure in which there is a) an upstream microcavity I with a liquid outlet I, b) a microconduit I connected to liquid outlet I, and c) a capillary valve I associated with microconduit I. The inlet end of the microconduit is closer to the spin axis than the outlet end of the microconduit. The difference in radial distance between the inlet end and the outlet end of microconduit I is typically ≧5%, such as ≧10% or ≧100% or ≧500%, of the difference in radial distance between the uppermost part of the upstream microcavity and liquid outlet I. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120505 | FLUID FLOW CONTROLLER - A flow controller includes a housing having central portion and finger-gripping portions on either side of said central portion. The housing defines an interior flow path and includes a breakable member at least partially positioned within the interior flow path of the housing to prevent the passage of fluid through the flow path. The breakable member includes a stem integrally molded to a tubular member. The finger-gripping portions have a cross sectional area greater than the cross sectional area of the central portion. The central portion includes a wall having a selected thickness. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120506 | Automated plant watering system and method - An automated watering controller (“WC”) that includes a ground moisture sensor, rain sensor, sound transducer, and program button. The controller may include a solar cell window | 2009-05-14 |
20090120507 | FLUID METERING AND PUMPING DEVICE - A fluid metering/pumping device preferably includes a series of intermeshing gears. The fluid metering/pumping device includes an inlet port or area adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears diverge. The device further includes a pressure loaded floating shoe adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears converge. The device further includes a piston subjected to discharge pressure at each discharge port which conveys hydraulic pressure to each floating shoe. The device is configured to convey liquid from a main inlet stream of liquid, through the inlet ports or areas, and out of one or more discharge ports at substantially equal rates. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120508 | Air Release Valve - A valve assembly is provided that is suitable for use as an air release valve. The valve mechanism is actuated by liquid forced through an orifice by a diaphragm under pressure from the main discharge and is less prone to valve chatter under varying pressure conditions. The use of an externally adjustable orifice and/or regulator allows the valve assembly to operate satisfactorily in a wide range of pressures. The mode of operation of the valve mechanism is externally visible. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120509 | SHUT OFF COVER - A shut off cover removably attachable to a water shut off valve for protecting and decoratively covering the shut off valve. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120510 | LOCKING COVER - A cover for a fluid connection that has a first positioning element and an opening. The cover includes a first portion that is positioned to cover a portion of the opening and a second portion that includes a second positioning element. The second portion is movable with respect to the first portion between a first position, in which the first positioning element and the second positioning element are engaged, and a second position, in which the first positioning element and the second positioning element are disengaged. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120511 | STANDPIPE DIRECT FLOAT VALVE - The standpipe direct float valve of the present invention is configured such that the valve plug is directly connected to the float element and both the valve plug and the float element are deployed within the standpipe housing. The standpipe housing has an inlet port and at least one outlet port. The valve plug is configured to regulate the fluid level, commonly referred to in the art as head, in the standpipe housing by controlling the flow of fluid through the inlet port and into the standpipe housing. The valve plug is deployed within the standpipe housing and is directly connected to, and actuated by, a float element that is deployed within the standpipe housing and reactive to the fluid level in the standpipe housing. Preferably, the valve plug and the float element are integrally formed. So configure, the standpipe float valve of the present invention provides a method for maintaining a substantially constant flow pressure through an outlet port of a standpipe float valve having a standpipe housing configured with an inlet port and an outlet port. This is accomplished by maintaining a substantially constant fluid level into the standpipe housing by displacement of the float element in response to the fluid level in the standpipe housing so as to actuate the valve plug between an open position, in which fluid flows through the inlet port into the standpipe housing and a closed position in which fluid flow through the inlet port is blocked. A full range of fluid flow through the inlet port and into the standpipe housing is possible due to the fill range of movement of the valve plug between filly closed and fully open is possible. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120512 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE HAVING A SPRING-BIASED PRESSURE REGULATOR - Provided is a valve assembly for a printer ink cartridge. The valve assembly includes a flanged valve stem defining an inlet opening with a skirt engaging portion for operatively engaging an outlet port of the cartridge, and a depressible valve member within the stem. The valve assembly also includes a pressure regulator having a spacer within a central hub and a diaphragm spanning a central inlet opening. The pressure regulator further includes a clip defining an outlet opening, the clip configured to operatively engage the valve stem to sandwich the valve member, spacer and diaphragm between the valve stem and clip. The pressure regulator also includes a spring configured to bias the diaphragm against the central inlet opening into a closed position, so that ink from the ink cartridge is only able to flow through the valve when the diaphragm is in an open position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120513 | Multiple-input gas adjuster - A multiple-input gas adjuster includes a case having a chamber therein, an input channel, an output channel communicated with the chamber, a first input bore and a second input bore communicated with the input channel and the chamber. A pressure adjusting mechanism has a film assembly, a movable shaft to be reciprocated by the film assembly, a swing device pivoted in the case with an end thereof connected to the movable shaft and an opposite end for sealing the second input bore, and a driving device received in the first input bore and connected to the movable shaft for reciprocation to seal the first input bore. High pressure gas may flows into the first and second input bores through the input channel for pressure adjusting operation. With the action of the pressure adjusting mechanism, the present invention provides a well pressure reducing and stabilizing performance. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120514 | CHECK VALVE HAVING TWO SEATS - A valve includes a body, a cavity in the body, and a check valve formed in the cavity. The check valve includes a poppet having a first end and a second end, and a first seat and a second seat, wherein the first seat is formed at the first end, the second seat is formed at the second end, and a diameter of the second seat is greater than a diameter of the first seat. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120515 | FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT VALVE - A flow rate measurement valve calculates the flow rate of the fluid flowing in a valve body from the differential pressure of the fluid pressure in a flow route upstream from a valve element arranged in the valve body and the fluid pressure in a flow route downstream from the valve element. The downstream fluid pressure is detected without the influence of dynamic pressure by detecting the pressure of fluid stopped in a fluid stagnation part formed in part of the flow route downstream from the valve element. The downstream fluid pressure is measured through a downstream fluid pressure conduction route that passes through an inner peripheral surface of the valve body facing the fluid stagnation part and an outer peripheral surface of the valve body where a downstream fluid pressure detection means is mounted. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120516 | TAP ASSEMBLY FOR KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, AND THE LIKE - A tap assembly for kitchens, bathrooms, and the like, having an inlet section into which pipes for fluid adapted to be intercepted by the tap, and electrical wires for the power supply of tap electrical devices flow, and having a dispensing member from which the fluid comes out in a regulated manner, provides for a joint of a flexible material connecting the inlet section to the dispensing member, and is provided with a series of inner channels in which the pipes and electrical wires are intended to run. This allows arranging pipes and electrical wires in an optimal manner, not compromising the tap assembly appearance, and having low productive costs and easiness of maintenance, repair and replacement of the pieces. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120517 | SELF REGULATING VALVE TO OBTAIN LOW DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE CONTROL - A vehicle is provided with a controlled internal pressure to preclude intrusion of external atmospheric contaminants. The vehicle has an internally operable egress door. Internal pressure must be maintained low enough to allow occupants to readily open the egress door. A spring-biased poppet valve is used to maintain a requisite very low enclosure-to-atmosphere pressure differential (below 0.2 psid). The valve utilizes a diaphragm and a compression spring as force balancing elements. The compression spring has a spring constant of at least 0.5 pounds per inch. | 2009-05-14 |