29th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120180777 | POUCH FOR INTERNAL MIXTURE OF SEGREGATED REACTANTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A pouch for internal mixture of segregated reactants includes an outer containment envelope with a sealed reactant compartment inside. A middle shear strip and two outer strips, together defining two shear lines, are connected to the reactant compartment. The outer strips are folded under the reactant compartment with their tips anchored to the containment envelope. The middle strip extends away from the reactant compartment and through a slit in the containment envelope. Pulling on the middle strip causes the shear lines to lengthen until the reactant compartment is shorn open to release a reactant. A permeable second reactant compartment containing a second reactant may also be disposed inside the containment envelope, and may include a slit through which the middle strip passes. The reaction in the pouch may be exothermic and the pouch may be applied to any object to be heated such as a wet wipes dispenser. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180778 | MULTIPLE FUEL TANK SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a mobile machine, such as hydronic surface heater designed to be transported to a potentially remote worksite and operated for an extended period of time. The machine has a fueled component, such as a burner, fueled by a fuel supply system having at least two fuel tanks that are operably connected to one another by a connection line having an electronically controlled valve therein. The valve is coupled to the machine's electrical system, such as being coupled to the output of the machine's main breaker, so as to be opened whenever the machine is operating but to be otherwise closed. The fuel supply system thus has, in effect, a single tank when the machine is running and multiple separated tanks when the machine is not running. Fuel spill risks therefore are mitigated without having to sacrifice operating time and without significantly complicating the machine's fuel supply systems or its controls. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180779 | Removable Flame Heat Transfer Regulating Apparatus Including an Inner Hollow Shell and Outer Wall Incorporated with a Burner Having Improved Burner Ports for a Gas Stove - A removable flame heat transfer regulating apparatus having an inner hollow shell surrounded by an outer wall is incorporated with a burner having improved burner ports for a gas stove to increase the flame heating efficiency in cooking. The shell is an ascending wall including air passages of openings therethrough its upper and lower parts, wherein openings are densely distributed to the lower part. The outer wall has air passages of openings therethrough, and extensions spaced apart projecting upwardly including one serving as a heat shield to prevent heating of a utensil handle. The apparatus is positioned to surround an upper section of the burner, wherein each improved burner port of opening includes a smaller section having a smaller inlet connected to a larger expanding section having an ascending interior top surface and a larger outlet. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180780 | SOLAR PANEL SUN-TRACING EQUIPMENT - A solar panel sun-tracing equipment includes a support stand unit comprising multiple stands, an axle holder pivotally supported on the stands and a plurality of transverse rods pivotally mounted in the elongated axle holder, a plurality of solar panels supported on the transverse rod, and a power drive comprising a first driving mechanism operable to move the elongated axle holder in biasing the solar panels in the X-axis direction and a second driving mechanism operable to move the elongated axle holder in biasing the solar panels in the Y-axis direction. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180781 | SOLAR HEATER SYSTEM FOR DOMESTICS WATERS - A solar heater with a primary circuit course in a panel for heating two separate inter connected storage reservoirs. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180782 | SOLAR APPARATUS WITH AT LEAST TWO SOLAR COLLECTORS WITH DIFFERENT EXPOSURE - A solar heating system and a method for controlling the system, the system including at least two solar collectors with different exposure, a load, a main supply line which branches into individual supply lines to the solar collectors, and a main return line into which lead individual return lines from the solar collectors, a distribution valve which is arranged at the branch-off of the main supply line to the individual supply lines or at the branch-off of the main return line to the individual return lines, and a pump for conveying a heat transfer medium. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180783 | CENTRAL TUBE FOR A LINEAR CONCENTRATING SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT, HAVING AN ABSORBER LAYER, AND METHOD FOR APPLYING SAID ABSORBER LAYER - A central tube for linear concentrating solar thermal power plants, has an absorber layer. The absorber layer is generated by cold gas sputtering, wherein suitable method parameters can in particular generate an increased surface roughness by means of pores in the surface region of the absorber layer. An absorber layer can thus be advantageously produced, having a quadratic roughness of no more than 1 μm, measured in a close range of no more than 50 μm diameter, and preferably being made of a corrosion-proof hard alloy comprising tungsten carbide, in particular WC—CoCr, WC—Co, WC—FeCo, WC—FeC, WC—FeNi, WC—Ni or WC—NiCr. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180784 | Gas-Fired Portable Unvented Infrared Heater - A portable radiant heater supplied by an associated fuel source comprises a housing having a handle for transporting the heater. A plenum in the housing receives fuel from the associated fuel source and mixes the fuel with air. A burner assembly includes a radiant surface that communicates with the plenum. A regulator limits the pressure of the associated propane source to approximately eleven inches water column, and an oxygen depletion system associated with the burner assembly automatically shuts off the heater at a predetermined oxygen content. A tank fitting with a position that can be adjusted relative to the regulator facilitates the installation of the associated fuel source to the heater. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180785 | Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers - The invention provides a pMDI metering valve comprising at least one component which comprises a desiccant-entrained material, a pMDI closed container system containing a desiccant-entrained material, and a method of stabilising the fine particle mass (FPM) of an inhalation drug formulation emitted by a pMDI closed container system comprising providing a desiccant-entrained material inside the pMDI closed container system so as to be in contact with the formulation therein. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180786 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180787 | PERCUTANEOUS DILATIONAL DEVICE HAVING BALLOON RETENTION MECHANISM - A device for dilating an opening through the tracheal wall of a patient includes a loading dilator. A balloon catheter is received in the lumen of the dilator such that the balloon extends distal to the loading dilator distal end. The balloon is configured to radially dilate a portion of the tracheal wall upon inflation. The balloon includes retention structure along its outer surface such that upon inflation, the retention structure inhibits dislodgement of the balloon when the balloon is positioned across the tracheal wall. The retention structure may comprise a pair of spaced elements radially projecting from the outer surface of the balloon, and spaced along the outer surface such that each of the elements is disposed at an opposite side of the tracheal wall when the balloon is positioned along the tracheal wall opening. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180788 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERWATER VOICE COMMUNICATION BY A DIVER - Embodiments of the invention provide a system, apparatus and methods for underwater voice communication by a diver to other divers and surface ships. In many embodiments, the system includes a mouthpiece voice communication apparatus having a microphone for sensing the diver's voice and an acoustic transducer that conducts sound via conduction through the diver's teeth and skull to the cochlea so as to allow the diver to hear sounds. The mouthpiece is adapted to be easily attached to portions of a SCUBA or other underwater breathing apparatus. It may also be attached to or integral with a snorkel or similar apparatus. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180789 | Integrated, Extendable Anesthesia System - The specification describes anesthesia systems with an integrated, extendable clinical center and clinician/anesthesia office that accommodates for physical separation of clinical and clerical functions. The disclosed anesthesia systems allow for a portion of the system to be brought closer to the patient such that clinical controls can be accessed while tending to the patient airway, without compromising office space available to the clinician or crowding the patient area. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180790 | Systems And Methods Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas to A Patient - Methods and systems for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient over a plurality of breaths every n | 2012-07-19 |
20120180791 | Ventilator Attachment Fitting Usable on an Endotracheal Tube Having an Integrally Formed Suction Lumen and Method of Making And/Or Using the Same - A ventilation connector ( | 2012-07-19 |
20120180792 | BRUSHLESS FAN MOTOR AND POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE BREATHING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A brushless fan motor includes a case, a tubular part disposed in the case and fixed at a bottom of the case, at least a bearing disposed in the tubular part, a toric coil surrounding the tubular part, and a rotating assembly. The rotating assembly includes a turntable, a rotating shaft, a loading ring, a permeability metal element and a toric radial magnet. The turntable has a top surface and fan blades disposed on the top surface. The rotating shaft is disposed through the bearing and connected to the turntable. The loading ring connected to the turntable surrounds the toric coil. The permeability metal element includes an annular part fixed at an inner wall of the loading ring. The toric radial magnet is fixed at an inner wall of the annular part. A positive airway pressure breathing apparatus using the brushless fan motor is also provided. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180793 | Dynamic Graphic Respiratory Communication System - The present application is directed toward a dynamic graphic communication system for use with various graphical user interfaces provided on the displays of anesthesia machines and other medical systems. Instead of using traditionally static icon, dynamic graphics are used to provide additional, intuitive information, including real-time information regarding the functioning of various components of an anesthesia machine, such as ventilator system, vaporizers and patient parameter monitors. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180794 | RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a mask frame having a first cooperating interlocking structure; a mask cushion provided to the frame; a cushion clip to retain the mask cushion on the mask frame, the cushion clip having a second cooperating interlocking structure and being selectively attachable to and detachable from the mask frame, the first and second cooperating interlocking structures interlocking to secure the cushion clip on the mask frame; and an elbow joint provided to the frame and having a swivel tube adapted to connect to a gas delivery conduit. The first and second cooperating interlocking structures include a tab-recess arrangement in which a plurality of tabs are engageable within respective recesses. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180795 | Two Sided Pad - A cushioning pad includes two layers of different material. The pad is for use as a pad to be positioned between a mask and the face of a person when the mask is worn by the user. The materials for the two layers may include a gel material and a cloth material. This construction allows the user to select which layer will contact the user's face during use of the mask. The pad also serves to form a seal between the mask and the face of the user thereby improving the effectiveness of the mask. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180796 | Tracheostomy Tubes - A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has two rows of openings extending along the outside of the curve of the tube where they will be located in the trachea. The shaft of the tube is made of a soft material, such as silicone, and is reinforced along the fenestrated region by a frame of a stiffer material. The frame has a longitudinal spine extending between the two rows and has several ribs extending from the spine circumferentially on opposite sides of the openings. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180797 | MODULAR PEDIATRIC PLATFORM - A modular table is described for supporting a patient during application of a spica cast. In various embodiments, the table is modular, having a support for the patient's upper body and a separate support for the patient's lower body. The supports have coupling members that interface with existing examination or operating tables, or with additional members attached thereto. The coupling members may be placed into features shaped to receive them in one or more spaced-apart positions, or in other embodiments may slide through T-shaped slots or tracks that guide relative alignment of the supports. The tracks for the two supports may be the same or different; straight or curved; and parallel, perpendicular, or skew. Additional fixtures attach to the table or additional members to assist in applying traction to the patient during the application. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180798 | ORAL APPLIANCE FOR SLEEP AIRWAY MANAGEMENT - An oral appliance for managing a person's airway, includes a malleable ring portion which fits between a user's lower teeth and lower lip, or a user's upper teeth and upper lip; and a tongue depressant portion, which engages the base of a user's tongue to push the tongue downwards and forwards | 2012-07-19 |
20120180799 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SLEEP APNEA - Apparatus and methods are provided for treating sleep apnea, snoring, and the like using an implant within an oropharyngeal region adjacent an anterior longitudinal ligament. The implant may include a relatively narrow central region between first and second relatively wide outer regions. In one embodiment, one of the outer regions is compressible to allow the outer region to be directed through or behind the ligament such that the central region is disposed within or behind the ligament, the outer region being resiliently expandable after passing through or behind the ligament. In another embodiment, the implant may include one or more tines or other features that may be directed into adjacent tissue to secure the implant within the oropharyngeal region. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180800 | FACE MASK - A mask has a mask body and a pair of ear straps. The mask body includes an outer layer sheet and an intermediate layer sheet. The outer layer sheet is formed of hydrophobic fibers. The intermediate layer sheet is laid on the outer layer sheet so as to be located on a wearer's side of the outer layer sheet when the mask is worn. The intermediate layer sheet includes a first fiber layer which is formed of polyolefin fibers containing an inorganic antimicrobial agent and a second fiber layer which is formed of polyolefin fibers and has a larger fiber diameter than the first fiber layer. The fiber diameter of the first fiber layer is within a range of 0.5 to 2.8 μm and the ratio of a particle diameter of the inorganic antimicrobial agent with respect to the fiber diameter is within the range of 0.1 to 6.0. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180801 | Medical Hand and Arm Protection Apparatus and Method of Protection - A medical hand and arm protection apparatus and method of protection comprising a protective shell which is capable of receiving a patient's hand and arm. A sheet is attached to the protective shell, which is tucked under the patient to anchor the hand and arm protector in place. The protective shell also has one or more perforations that allow the medical professional access to the interior of the surgical arm protector to view the patient's IV sites and other medical equipment attached to the patient's hand or arm. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180802 | SHAPE MEMORY DEVICES AND THEIR USE IN CONTROLLING DEVICE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS - The invention is directed to shape memory polymer compositions, articles of manufacture thereof, and methods of preparation and use thereof. The invention is further directed to methods of controlling the nature of the interaction of a shape memory device with the environment in which it is operating. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180803 | MODULARIZED SMOKING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a modular smoke plenum that can be implemented in a hookah, pipe or other smoking device. The modular plenum according to embodiments of the invention features multiple modules or components that may be rearranged in any order, allowing for interchanging and rearranging of the components. Each module may have a specific purpose or functionality, such as cooling, filtering, or extending the length of the device. A standardized interface on each end of the modules allows for connection of the modules in any order to construct a modular plenum. This provides for unlimited rearrangement of the modules, an unlimited number of modules in the plenum, and unlimited reconfiguration possibilities for the modular plenum. By changing the functionality of the plenum and/or the order in which the smoke passes through the different functions, a different smoking experience can be achieved without using a completely different device. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180804 | FALSE EYELASHES - A false eyelash that is easily wearable and prevented from slippage and separation while in use includes an extremely thin base, bonding layer formed linearly on a surface of the base, a plurality of hair segments individually and separately adhered to the bonding layer, and an adhesive layer formed on an entire underside of the base. The base is formed into substantially a two-dimensional configuration or three-dimensional configuration that contours a curved shape of an eyelid to which the base is fitted. Since the base is formed into an extremely thin two-dimensional configuration or a three-dimensional configuration that contours a curved shape of the eyelid, it may be fitted tightly to the eyelid. The hair segments are firmly adhered to the bonding layer such that they remain linearly attached to the base, by which the false eyelash with the well-aligned hair segments can easily be fitted to the eyelid. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180805 | CLASPING DEVICE AND ACCESSORY SYSTEM WITH OPTIONAL AND INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATIVE ADD-ONS - A device for holding flowing materials such as hair, fabric, yarn or other loose, and malleable fibers is disclosed. The device includes one contiguous piece of material with a central portion and a plurality of elongated arms or bars extending from the curved or bended portion. The elongated arms can be used to securely hold or clasp the flowing material. Numerous apertures are distributed throughout the device to diminish weight, to supply friction and to facilitate optional embellishments. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180806 | METHOD OF USING AND COMPOSITION FOR A FOAMING ORAL CLEANER - Compositions for a foaming oral cleaner and related methods and products are disclosed. In one such method, a foaming oral cleaner may be dispensed onto a cleaning surface of a tongue cleaning device in a manner to foam the foaming oral cleaner. A surface of the tongue may be brushed using a tongue brush of the tongue cleaning device, thereby applying the foaming oral cleaner to the surface of the tongue. The brushing of the surface of the tongue can dislodge and loosen material on the surface of the tongue. The surface of the tongue can be scraped using a tongue scraper of the tongue cleaning device to scrape dislodged and loosened material from the surface of the tongue. The foaming oral cleaner may be a composition comprising water, a foaming agent, a sweetener, a flavoring agent, an antimicrobial agent comprising a biologically active enzyme, a preservative, and a coloring agent. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180807 | Method for Chemically Modifying the Internal Region of a Hair Shaft - A method for chemically modifying the internal region of a hair shaft. The method comprises applying an oxidising formulation to the hair; de-wetting the hair; applying a monomer composition to the hair, wherein the monomer composition comprises an ethylenic monomer having a molecular weight of 500 g/mole or less and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also a kit which comprises: application instructions comprising the method; and the monomer composition. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180808 | MAKEUP APPLICATOR - A makeup applicator is constituted by: a slice sheet made by slicing an open-cell sponge, one side of which slice sheet forms an application surface, where a film layer is provided on the other side of the slice sheet by adhering along the shapes of inner surfaces of recessed sections made via combination of two types of recessed sections which are recessed sections formed by roughening the surface by a slice blade and recessed sections formed by cutting the original pores of the open-cell sponge; and a base material bonded to the side of the slice sheet on which the film layer is formed. The makeup applicator does not excessively absorb a cosmetic material, does not generate sound during the use of the makeup applicator, or is not easily wrinkled. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180809 | EASY DENTAL FLOSSING DEVICE AND FLOSSING METHOD - A dental flossing device comprises a handle, two holder elements, a hook, a slider, and a spring. A strand of floss with several tied knots on two open ends generates closed loop of floss. A closed loop of floss is positioned in slots of two holder elements. A reciprocal moving slider connects to a hook, the hook pull the floss against a pressed spring in the handle. When depress the slider, the floss is pulled tightly by the stressed spring. The tightly stretched floss can clean the teeth. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180810 | CLEANING OF A PROCESS CHAMBER - A method for cleaning at least one component arranged in the inner region of a plasma process chamber using a cleaning gas including fluorine gas, where the process chamber has at least one electrode and counter-electrode for generating a plasma for plasma treatment, where the inner region is exposed to gaseous fluorine compounds with a partial pressure of greater than 5 mbar, where the process chamber has at least one electrode and counter-electrode for generating a plasma, and the fluorine gas is thermally activated by means of a temperature-regulating means, where the component to be cleaned has a temperature of<350° C. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180811 | DRY CLEANING METHOD OF SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A dry cleaning method of a substrate processing apparatus includes forming a metal oxide by oxidizing a metal film adhered to the inside of a processing chamber of the substrate processing apparatus; forming a complex by reacting the metal oxide with β-diketone; and sublimating the complex to be removed. A cleaning gas containing oxygen and β-diketone is supplied into the processing chamber while heating the inside of the processing chamber. A flow rate ratio of oxygen to β-diketone in the cleaning gas is set such that a formation rate of the metal oxide is lower than a formation rate of the complex. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180812 | Combination pool strainer and brush and method of use - A combination pool strainer and brush for cleaning debris from a body of water and from a bottom surface of a water holding container including a frame defining an outer perimeter of an opening through which debris passes; a net for capturing debris integrally formed with the frame; a plurality of bristles that are integrally formed with the frame and cooperatively form a brush; a flange for scraping debris from a bottom surface of a container for holding a body of water, the flange integrally formed with the frame and formed at at least a 45 degree angle with respect to the plurality of bristles, wherein the flange protrudes outwardly from the frame at a least a 45 degree angle; and a handle attachment structure integrally formed with the frame on an opposing side of the frame from the flange adapted to receive an elongated handle. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180813 | System and Method for Cleaning a Wafer Chuck - A wafer chuck is cleaned using a cleaning cap to remove processing residue and particulate matter. The cleaning cap is configured to overlie and align with the wafer chuck and includes a base and a first roller connected to the base and having wound therearound a cleaning cloth. The cleaning cap further includes a second roller connected to the base and having attached thereto a free end of the cleaning cloth. During use, the cleaning cloth winds upon the second roller from the first roller when the second roller rotates about its axis. The cleaning cap can be positioned relative the wafer chuck by way of a manipulator to ensure the cleaning cloth contacts the wafer chuck with sufficient force. The cleaning cloth rubs the wafer chuck with both translational motion and rotational motion. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180814 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING FINE PARTICLES FROM PARTS - A parts cleaning device has at least one rotor assembly with an axis of rotation, and a plurality of microfiber cloths arranged at spaced locations along a length of each rotor assembly. The microfiber cloths each have an opening through a center portion thereof, and a shaft of the rotor assembly extends through the opening. A plurality of spacers are arranged so that each microfiber cloth is squeezed between two spacers. The rotor assembly is rotated together with the microfiber cloths so that centrifugal forces cause the microfiber cloths to extend radially outwardly from the rotor assembly and wipe surfaces of parts that pass within a path of movement of the microfiber cloths. A vacuum chamber has an inlet positioned in the path of movement of the cloths for removing fine particles from the cloths as the cloths rotate past the inlet. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180815 | High Efficiency Disposable Cellulosic Wiper - A high efficiency disposable cellulosic wiper includes (a) pulp-derived papermaking fiber; (b) up to 75% by weight regenerated cellulosic microfiber having a characteristic CSF value of less than 175 ml, the microfiber being selected and present in amounts such that the wiper exhibits a Laplace pore volume fraction at pore sizes less than 15 microns of at least 1.5 times that of a like wiper prepared without regenerated cellulose microfiber. The wipers of the invention exhibit remarkable residue removal efficiency. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180816 | CLEANING PATCH GRIP AND SYSTEM - A novel cleaning patch system comprising a novel patch grip for cleaning firearm barrels is disclosed. A patch grip includes an arbor and a plug. The arbor includes a base, a stem extending from the base, and an elongate crest connected to the stem. The plug includes an elongate passage therethrough that generally matches the dimensions of the elongate crest. The plug further comprises relatively recessed and/or protruding structures on the face of the plug adjacent the elongate passage that engage the crest of the arbor and prevent inadvertent rotation of the plug on the arbor during firearm cleaning. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180817 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance, in particular a household dishwasher, includes an external display, a transmission interface connected for signal transmission to the external display, and a power supply network for supply of electrical energy. The household appliance is isolated from the power supply network after completion of a treatment cycle, and the transmission interface is configured to transmit a signal to activate the external display to display at least the completion of the treatment cycle before the household appliance is isolated from the power supply network. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180818 | SUBTERRANEAN CHAMBER WATERPROOFING SYSTEM - An elongate drainage conduit section comprises a channel portion having at least one perforated surface allowing liquid to flow into the channel, and at least one lower surface for directing the flow of water in a lengthwise direction. The conduit further comprises an elongate, movable cover for sealing at least a portion of the top of said channel portion. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180819 | METHOD FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ARTICLES - A method for cleaning articles in a CO | 2012-07-19 |
20120180820 | DINNERWARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH METHOD FOR CLEANING DISHWARE AND DISHWASHER EMPLOYING THE SAME - A method for cleaning dinnerware includes the steps of aligning and/or registering items to be cleaned from a standby zone, moving the items continuously from the standby zone one by one into a wash zone in a way that the items each have a cleaning posture relative to a path along which the items march, washing the items processionally by using cleaning fluid, and sorting or collecting the items in order for reuse by diners directly. The dishwasher employing the aforesaid method has functions of auto-collecting and washing the to-be-cleaned dinnerware and sorting or collecting thus obtained dinnerware, and is compact in size such that the dishwasher can be directly installed at a location in proximity to a dining area for enabling the diners to conveniently take out the newly cleaned dinnerware at any time. The dishwasher has a good cleaning efficiency and a low operating cost. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180821 | Bicycle Chain Cleaner and Lubrication Apparatus - A bicycle sprocket chain cleaning and lubrication apparatus allows a sprocket chain ( | 2012-07-19 |
20120180822 | Liquid Processing Apparatus and Liquid Processing Method - Disclosed are a liquid processing apparatus and a liquid processing method that can advance a plurality of nozzle supporting arms into a processing chamber. The liquid processing apparatus includes a processing chamber, a nozzle configured to supply a fluid to a substrate held by a substrate holding unit, a nozzle supporting arm configured to support the nozzle, and an arm standby unit installed adjacent to the processing chamber and configured for the nozzle supporting arm retreating from the processing chamber to stand by. In the liquid processing apparatus, a plurality of nozzle supporting arms are installed and one nozzle supporting arm has a different height level from the other nozzle supporting arms. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180823 | In-Situ Immersion Hood Cleaning - An apparatus includes a wafer stage configured to secure a wafer; and a cleaning module including a tank adjacent to the wafer stage, and is positioned outside the region occupied by the wafer. The cleaning module is configured to receive de-ionized (DI) water into the tank and extract the DI water out of the tank. The tank is configured to hold DI water with a top surface of the DI water substantially level with a top surface of the wafer. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180824 | DISHWASHER COMPRISING A MICROFILTER - The dishwasher ( | 2012-07-19 |
20120180825 | CHLORINE GENERATING DEVICE AND RELATED DISHWASHER - An electrolytic sanitizer is disclosed for use in a dishwasher holding a salt solution, the dishwasher having a water rinse cycle. A spaced anode and cathode are provided in contact with the salt solution in the dishwasher. A source of current provides a voltage across the anode and cathode to generate chlorine from the salt solution, the chlorine being introduced into the water rinse cycle to sanitize objects in the dishwasher. Related dishwasher designs are also disclosed. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180826 | CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A centrifugal pump has an electric motor, an impeller driven by the motor and a spiral volute. The impeller has an annular base plate and a plurality of vanes arranged on the base plate. The spiral volute has an inlet, an outlet and an impeller chamber in which the impeller is disposed. The inlet extends outwardly from a top wall of the volute. The outlet extends outwardly from a side wall of the volute in the spiral direction of the volute. The spiral volute has a wrap angle between 360 to 460 degrees. A washing apparatus incorporating the centrifugal pump is also provided. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180827 | CLEANING TOOL FOR REMOVAL OF CARBON DEPOSITS - A cleaning tool for removal of carbon deposits in combustion chamber of engines includes a tubular body having a first connection portion and a second connection portion on two ends thereof. The second connection portion is to be connected with the engine to be cleaned. A supply hose extends through the wall of the tubular body and an inlet end of the supply hose is located outside of the tubular body so that cleaning liquid is supplied from the inlet end and into the engine. A gap is defined between the inner periphery of the tubular body and the outer periphery of the supply hose. When the carbon deposits are dissolved, high pressurized is introduced into the engine via the cleaning liquid providing hose to suck the carbon deposits out from the engine via the gap and the first connection end of the tubular body. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180828 | Liquid Processing Apparatus and Liquid Processing Method - Disclosed are a liquid processing apparatus and a liquid processing method that can prevent a substrate in a processing chamber from being contaminated due to contamination attached to a nozzle supporting arm that supports a nozzle. The liquid processing apparatus of the present disclosure includes: a processing chamber having a substrate holding unit configured to hold a substrate and a cup disposed around the substrate holding unit; a nozzle configured to supply a fluid to the substrate held by the substrate holding unit; and a nozzle supporting arm configured to support the nozzle. An arm cleaning unit configured to clean the nozzle supporting arm is installed in the liquid processing apparatus. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180829 | Liquid Processing Apparatus - Disclosed is a liquid processing apparatus in which when an opening through which a nozzle supporting arm passes is installed on a wall that partitions a processing chamber and an arm standby unit, an area in the processing chamber and an area in the arm standby unit can be isolated from each other by covering the opening of the wall with the nozzle supporting arm. In the liquid processing apparatus, the wall partitioning the processing chamber and the arm standby unit is installed and an opening through which the nozzle supporting arm passes is provided in an arm cleaning unit of the wall. The nozzle supporting arm also covers the opening of the arm cleaning unit of the wall when the nozzle supporting arm stands by in the arm standby unit. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180830 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance, in particular a household dishwasher, includes an operating display unit having at least one visual display, and a power supply network for supply of electrical energy. The household appliance is isolated from the power supply network after completion of a treatment cycle, and the visual display is configured to display at least the completion of the completed treatment cycle as a first operating state. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180831 | ADJUSTABLE UMBRELLA FOR STROLLER - An umbrella assembly for providing cover to a user pushing a stroller or similar device includes a clamp mechanism structured to be coupled to a portion of the stroller and an umbrella portion selectively coupled to the clamp mechanism. The umbrella portion is selectively rotatable relative to the clamp mechanism among a plurality of positions. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180832 | Umbrella with offset shaft - An umbrella includes an umbrella cover and an umbrella frame supported the umbrella cover to form an umbrella body. The umbrella frame further includes a radiated cover frame mounted under the umbrella cover for supporting the umbrella cover thereof, and an offset shaft coupled at the center of the radiated cover frame to support the whole umbrella, wherein the radiated cover frame includes a runner and a plurality of stretchers, wherein the offset shaft comprises a first rigid rod, a second rigid rod, and a third rigid rod are connected together one after another to form the offset shaft that can adjust between a straight shape to an offset shape. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180833 | CONTROL STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMATICALLY FOLDING AND UNFOLDING UMBRELLA - An improved control structure for automatically folding and unfolding umbrella is provided. The control structure contains a main body whose upper and lower halves are hollow with a support base in the middle. A control piece is installed in the upper hollow space for locking the nest when the umbrella is closed and for pushing away the bullet head when the umbrella is opened. A lever having a slant block at a top end is pivotally configured on the support base. An actuating piece is configured on top of the lever. In the lower hollow space of the main body, a one-way wheel with ratchets is installed and wound with a safety string. When the umbrella is closed, the lever is prepared to engage the ratchets whenever some mishap occurs. Therefore, the umbrella is safer to operate. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180834 | UMBRELLA FRAME - An umbrella frame includes a runner movably sleeved on a central shaft and a rib-and-stretcher assembly coupling the runner with a top end of the central shaft for spreading and collapsing a canopy. A plurality of petal-like members extend radially and axially from each of the top end of the central shaft and the runner, and define a plurality of accommodating slots for pivotally receiving a plurality of modular connector shells. Each of the rib unit and the stretcher unit has a plug-like connecting end configured to be fitted in a socket-like connected end of the corresponding connector shell and detachably fastened by a fastener. The rib-and-stretcher assembly can be conveniently and easily connected to and detached from the central shaft for replacement. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180835 | UMBRELLA, AND A TIP ELEMENT FOR AN UMBRELLA FRAME - A tip element, for mounting on to a rib of an umbrella frame, comprises a pair of wings, and optionally a mounting portion for mounting onto the umbrella rib. The wings at least defining an outer edge for a canopy mounted on the umbrella frame, wherein one wing may be mounted for pivotal movement relative to the umbrella rib. The wings, or at least one of the wings, can be pivotally mounted to the mounting portion by living or other hinges. Alternatively, the wings can be pivot directly about the umbrella rib. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180836 | UMBRELLA DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE - A retractable umbrella includes an umbrella holder, a retractable tube, a pulling rod, a rainshade screen, and a dripping guide. The umbrella holder is for receiving a regular umbrella and holding water dripped from the regular umbrella. The retractable tube comprises retractable reels, and it is attached on a door frame of a car. Each of the retractable reels is disposed in the retractable tube. The pulling rod is attached to a rim portion of the door accepting frame of the car. The rainshade screen comprises an outer edge, an inner edge, a front edge, and a rear edge. The outer edge is attached to the retractable reels of the retractable tube. The inner edge is attached to the pulling rod. The front edge connects front portions of the inner and outer edges. The rear edge connects rear portions of the inner and outer edges. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180837 | HORIZONTAL FRAME TENSILE STRUCTURE AND CANTED CORNER ELEMENTS THEREFOR - The present invention relates to horizontal frame tensile structures (“HFTS”) of the kind employing corner elements to interconnect beams and posts. The corner elements of the invention comprise 1) two arms that engage the ends of adjacent beams, and 2) a leg that engages the top of a post. The arms are splayed so as to produce canted corner angles. Optionally, or additionally, the leg angle of the corner element is canted. Canting the corner angle and/or the leg angle causes the beams to bow upwards and/or outwards, thereby effectively increasing the angle in the horizontal plane between adjacent beams. This bow in the beams is reduced or eliminated when the membrane is attached to the frame, thereby providing straight beams and an aesthetically pleasing profile and introducing beneficial increased tension into the frame. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180838 | METHOD OF ERECTING PORTABLE STRUCTURE AND RELATED APPARATUS - A method of erecting a tent includes a plurality of beam members comprising a roof portion and a pair of leg portions. A plurality of base members are securedly fixed to the ground surface. The beam assembly leg portions are pivotally coupled to the base members, pivoted to a vertical position, and secured to the base member to prevent further pivoting of the beam assembly. Extendable purlins couple adjacent beam assemblies to one another. A single piece fabric panel extends between the full length of a pair of adjacent beam assemblies. The fabric panels are tensioned by expanding the plurality of extendable purlins to increase the distance between the adjacent beam assemblies. Fabric panel tensioning is sequenced from the center of the structure outward. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180839 | THERMO-ELECTRIC ENERGY CONVERTER HAVING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE ENERGY CONVERTER AND USE OF THE ENERGY CONVERTER - A thermo-electric energy converter converts thermal energy into electric energy and vice-versa. A three-dimensional micro-structure has micro-columns with different micro-column materials. The micro-column materials have different Seebeck-coefficients (thermopower). The diameters of said micro-columns which are arranged parallel to each other are from 0.1 μm-200 μm. The micro-columns have, respectively, an aspect ratio between 20-1000. Also, the micro-columns are coupled together as thermo-pairs for building a thermo-voltage. In order to produce the micro-structure, a template has a three-dimensional template structure with column-like template cavities, essentially inverse to the micro-structure micro-column material is inserted in the cavities thus producing micro-columns, and the template material is at least partially removed. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180840 | SOLAR THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION - Systems and methods utilizing solar-electrical generators are discussed. Solar-electrical generators are disclosed having a radiation-capture structure and one or more thermoelectric converters. Heat produced in a capture structure via impingement of solar radiation can maintain a portion of a thermoelectric converter at a high temperature, while the use of a low temperature at another portion allows electricity generation. Thus, unlike photovoltaic cells which are generally primarily concerned with optical radiation management, solar thermoelectrics converters are generally concerned with a variety of mechanisms for heat management. Generators can include any number of features including selective radiation surfaces, low emissivity surfaces, flat panel configurations, evacuated environments, and other concepts that can act to provide thermal concentration. Designs utilizing one or more optical concentrators are also disclosed. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180841 | ALKALINE EARTH FILLED NICKEL SKUTTERUDITE ANTIMONIDE THERMOELECTRICS - A thermoelectric material including a body centered cubic filled skutterudite having the formula A | 2012-07-19 |
20120180842 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE, ELECTRODE MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THEREOF - A thermoelectric device, a method for fabricating a thermoelectric device and electrode materials applied to the thermoelectric device are provided according to the present invention. The present invention is characterized in arranging thermoelectric material power, interlayer materials and electrode materials in advance according to the structure of thermoelectric device; adopting one-step sintering method to make a process of forming bulked thermoelectric materials and a process of combining with electrodes on the devices to be completed simultaneously; and obtaining a π shape thermoelectric device finally. Electrode materials related to the present invention comprise binary or ternary alloys or composite materials, which comprise at least a first metal selected from Cu, Ag, Al or Au, and a second metal selected from Mo, W, Zr, Ta, Cr, Nb, V or Ti. The present invention simplifies fabricating procedures, reduces the cost and avoids adverse impacts due to exposing related elements to heat and pressure for a second time. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180843 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS - Provided is a solar cell apparatus. The solar cell apparatus includes: a substrate; a first cell group on the substrate; a second cell group on the substrate; a first diode connected in parallel to the first cell group; and a second diode connected in parallel to the second cell group. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180844 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE HAVING A FRONT SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR REDIRECTING INCIDENT LIGHT ONTO A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Embodiments of a method and apparatus are described which provide a photovoltaic module in which light is diverted away from inactive areas of the photovoltaic module to active areas which generate electrical charges. A front support structure of a module is configured to redirect incident light to the active areas. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180845 | SUPPORT FOR SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS - A solar energy collection system can include support devices configured to accommodate misalignment of components during assembly. For example, the system can include piles fixed to the earth and an adjustable bearing assembly at the upper end of the pile. The adjustable bearing assembly can include at least one of a vertical adjustment device, a lateral adjustment device and an angular adjustment device. The solar energy collection system can also include a plurality of solar energy collection device pre-wired together and mounted to a support member so as to form modular units. The system can also include enhanced supports for wire trays extending between rows of solar energy collection devices. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180846 | SOLAR TRACKER FOR THE ORIENTATION OF SOLAR PANELS - Solar tracker ( | 2012-07-19 |
20120180847 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING SOLAR ENERGY CONDENSATION EFFICIENCY IN SOLAR ENERGY CONDENSATION ELECTRIC POWER FACILITY - A method for improving the solar energy condensation efficiency in the solar energy condensation electric power facility is provided. A corresponding twice condensing prism ( | 2012-07-19 |
20120180848 | Advanced hybrid photovoltaic-thermal solar collector - A hybrid photovoltaic/thermal solar collector which replace the apparently simple and reliable encapsulation with an flat box that protect the thin film solar modules, permit the collection of heat as well as electricity, is light, reduce degradation, improve reliability, permit replacement of faulty modules, reduce interconnection wiring. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180849 | Solar concentrator tent system - A low cost transparent tent that captures and concentrates solar energy by enclosing and shielding subsystems from wind and weather, thereby enabling heat and or electricity for less than the cost of energy derived from combusting coal. The solar concentrating tent is also capable of supporting photocatalytic reactions to produce hydrogen, high value hydrocarbons and clean water. The solar concentrator tent system can be erected in minutes without substantial skill and does not require ground or surface preparation. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180850 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion module in which a plurality of photoelectric cells are modularized and a method of manufacturing the photoelectric conversion module with reduced number of manufacturing processes are provided. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180851 | CRYSTALLINE SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID TYPE OF SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOLAR CELL MODULE - A crystalline solar cell is provided that includes a front-sided n-doped area and a rear-sided p-doped area, a front-sided contact, a rear-sided contact and at least one front-sided first layer made from SiN. In order to reduce degradation of the parallel resistance, a second layer made of at least one material selected from the group SiN, SiOx, Al2Ox, SiOxNy:Hz, a-Si:H, TiOx or containing said type of material is disposed between the first layer and the n-doped area and is then doped for forming imperfections. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180852 | ETCHING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a chemical etching composition and to methods to produce a photovoltaic cell with transparent regions. The methods comprise a step to locally dispense an etching composition on the photovoltaic cell in a pattern, or adjacent to the edge thereof; an optional step to apply heat to the cell; and a step to remove the etching composition. The methods are further characterized by the chemical removal of one or more chemically distinctive layers of the photovoltaic cell where the etching composition is applied. The methods may be used to produce a thin film photovoltaic panel. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180853 | Photovoltaic Cells - A photovoltaic structure having a semiconductor substrate, and metal particles bonded to the semiconductor substrate. The photovoltaic structure is sufficiently thin to be translucent or semitransparent. The metal particles are produced when a layer of metal is deposited onto the semiconductor substrate and heated. The photovoltaic structure is capable of causing generation of an electrical current upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation within one or more of the infrared spectrum, the visible light spectrum, or the ultraviolet spectrum. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180854 | MECHANICAL STACKING STRUCTURE FOR MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF MAKING - A multi-junction photovoltaic structure which includes a first photovoltaic sub-cell having at least one junction, a second photovoltaic sub-cell having at least one junction and having a band gap smaller than a smallest band gap of the first photovoltaic sub-cell, and an interlayer that provides optical coupling between the first and second photovoltaic cells, wherein the interlayer has a physical thickness substantially similar or less than a vacuum wavelength of light corresponding to a smallest band gap of the second photovoltaic sub-cell. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180855 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - This disclosure provides photovoltaic apparatus and methods of forming the same. In one implementation, a photovoltaic device includes a transparent insulator, a first thin film solar subcell disposed on a first surface of the transparent insulator, and a second thin film solar subcell disposed on a second surface of the transparent insulator opposite the first surface. The first solar subcell is configured to receive ambient light, and the second solar subcell is configured to receive a portion of light that propagates through the first solar subcell. The second solar subcell includes a first electrode including a conductive reflective layer configured to reflect light that propagates through a photovoltaic structure of the second subcell back toward the first solar subcell. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180856 | SCHOTTKY-QUANTUM DOT PHOTODETECTORS AND PHOTOVOLTAICS - A composite material is described. The composite material comprises semiconductor nanocrystals, and organic molecules that passivate the surfaces of the semiconductor nanocrystals. One or more properties of the organic molecules facilitate the transfer of charge between the semiconductor nanocrystals. A semiconductor material is described that comprises p-type semiconductor material including semiconductor nanocrystals. At least one property of the semiconductor material results in a mobility of electrons in the semiconductor material being greater than or equal to a mobility of holes. A semiconductor material is described that comprises n-type semiconductor material including semiconductor nanocrystals. At least one property of the semiconductor material results in a mobility of holes in the semiconductor material being greater than or equal to a mobility of electrons. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180857 | CONVERSION SOLAR CELL - A conversion solar cell structure responds to a greater portion of the solar spectrum. The solar-cell structure has a solar cell and a conversion material disposed over the solar cell. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180858 | METHOD FOR MAKING SEMICONDUCTING FILM AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - One aspect of the present invention provides a method to make a film. The method includes providing a target comprising a sulfide within an oxygen free environment; applying a plurality of direct current pulses to the target to create a pulsed direct current plasma; sputtering the sulfide target with the pulsed DC plasma to eject a material comprising sulfur into the plasma; and depositing a film comprising the ejected material onto a support. Another aspect of the present invention provides a method of making a photovoltaic device. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180859 | Conductive Paste, And Electronic Device And Solar Cell Including An Electrode Formed Using The Same - A conductive paste includes a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle. The metallic glass includes a first element, a second element having a higher absolute value of Gibbs free energy of oxide formation than the first element, and a third element having an absolute value of Gibbs free energy of oxide formation of about 1000 kJ/mol or less at a baking temperature and a eutectic temperature with the conductive powder of less than about 1000° C. An electronic device and a solar cell may include an electrode formed using the conductive paste. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180860 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method for manufacturing the solar cell includes forming an emitter region of a second conductive type opposite a first conductive type at a first surface of a substrate of the first conductive type by using an ion implantation method, forming a passivation layer on a second surface positioned opposite the first surface of the substrate, and forming a first electrode, which is positioned on the first surface of the substrate and is connected to the emitter region, and a second electrode, which is positioned on the second surface of the substrate and is selectively connected to the substrate through the passivation layer. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180861 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter region, which is positioned at the substrate and is doped with impurities of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes, which are connected to the emitter region and extend parallel to one another to be spaced apart from one another, a plurality of semiconductor electrodes, which extend in a direction different from an extension direction of the plurality of first electrodes to be spaced apart from one another and have an impurity doping concentration higher than the emitter region, and a second electrode connected to the substrate. A distance between two adjacent semiconductor electrodes is about | 2012-07-19 |
20120180862 | NON-CONTACTING BUS BARS FOR SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS OF MAKING NON-CONTACTING BUS BARS - A photovoltaic module having non-contacting bus bars and methods of making non-contacting bus bars are disclosed. The fingers are screen printed on the substrate using a paste. The bus bar(s) can be formed over the fingers using a number of techniques that do not dissolve through the passivation layer of the substrate. The bus bar(s) can be screen printed over the fingers using a second paste that is more viscous and/or conductive than the first paste. The bus bar(s) can be a conductive trace that is deposited over the fingers. The bus bar(s) can be a metal wire coated with solder or paste that is positioned on the fingers. Metal plating techniques may also be used to thicken the fingers and/or bus bars. One or more doping steps may be used to form selective emitters under the fingers and bus bar. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180863 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed is a solar cell apparatus. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate, and a solar cell on the substrate. The substrate includes a support layer below the solar cell, and a reinforcement part provided below the support layer and having an open region to expose a bottom surface of the support layer. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180864 | PASTE FOR FORMING OF AN ELECTRODE OF A SOLAR CELL - There is provided a paste for the production of a solar cell electrode, which exhibits high electrical conductivity, low contact resistance, high aspect ratio, superior storage stability and excellent adhesive strength. When a solar cell electrode is produced from the paste according to the present invention, it can be cured at a drying temperature without undergoing a separate sintering process, thereby increasing productivity in the manufacture of solar cell electrodes | 2012-07-19 |
20120180865 | FLUORESCENT MATERIAL FOR CONVERTING WAVELENGTHS, RESIN COMPOSITION FOR CONVERTING WAVELENGTHS CONTAINING THE FLUORESCENT MATERIAL, SOLAR CELL MODULE PRODUCED USING THE FLUORESCENT MATERIAL OR THE RESIN COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION FOR CONVERTING WAVELENGTHS, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a fluorescent material for converting wavelengths used in a light transmitting layer of a solar cell module, by mixing a fluorescent substance and a vinyl compound. Also, disclosed is a resin composition for converting wavelengths by polymerizing the vinyl compound of the fluorescent material for converting wavelengths and then mixing it with a transparent dispersion medium resin. Therefore, there can be provided a fluorescent material for converting wavelengths capable of converting a light that contributes less to solar energy generation in the incident solar radiation, to a wavelength that contributes significantly to energy generation, as well as utilizing the solar radiation efficiently and stably without deteriorating, a resin composition for converting wavelengths and methods for producing thereof. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180866 | SEALING MATERIAL SHEET - A sealing material sheet which is used as a member of a solar cell module formed by heating and pressing a laminate in which a first protective member, a first sealing material sheet, a photoelectric conversion cell, a second sealing material sheet, and a second protective member are laminated in this order, including an uneven pattern being formed on one surface or both surfaces of the first sealing material sheet and the second sealing material sheet through an embossing process, the embossing process being performed so that the percentage V | 2012-07-19 |
20120180867 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - A three-dimensional thin-film solar cell | 2012-07-19 |
20120180868 | III-NITRIDE FLIP-CHIP SOLAR CELLS - A III-nitride photovoltaic device structure and method for fabricating the III-nitride photovoltaic device that increases the light collection efficiency of the III-nitride photovoltaic device. The III-nitride photovoltaic device includes one or more III-nitride device layers, and the III-nitride photovoltaic device functions by collecting light that is incident on the back-side of the III-nitride device layers. The III-nitride device layers are grown on a substrate, wherein the III-nitride device layers are exposed when the substrate is removed and the exposed III-nitride device layers are then intentionally roughened to enhance their light collection efficiency. The collection of the incident light via the back-side of the device simplifies the fabrication of the multiple junctions in the device. The III-nitride photovoltaic device may include grid-like contacts, transparent or semi-transparent contacts, or reflective contacts. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180869 | SOLAR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a solar cell apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate, a rear electrode layer disposed on the substrate, a thin film layer disposed on the rear electrode layer, the thin film layer including a Group VI-based element, a light absorption layer disposed on the thin film layer, and a front electrode layer on the light absorption layer. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180870 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SOLAR BATTERY - A photoelectric conversion device includes a layered structure formed on a substrate including a first electrode, a photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer and a second electrode, the photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer being mainly composed of a compound semiconductor containing group Ib, group IIIb and group VIb elements, and containing an alkaline(-earth) metal, wherein the alkaline(-earth) metal concentration distribution in the photoelectric conversion layer in the thickness direction includes a valley with the lowest alkaline(-earth) metal concentration and an area with an alkaline(-earth) metal concentration higher than that at the valley, the area being nearer to the substrate from the valley, and wherein Expressions (1) and (2) below are satisfied: | 2012-07-19 |
20120180871 | NEUTRAL MIXED LIGAND TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES AS ACTIVE MATERIALS IN SOLID-STATE ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - The present invention describes novel “black absorbers” comprising mixed ligand metal-organic complexes to be used in OPVs. The invention describes three representative metal-organic dyes that exhibit strong absorptions spanning the entire UV/Vis portion of the solar light and, in the some cases, well within the NIR. The invention further describes the fabrication of an OPV device by co-doping P1 in a standard polymer/fullerene matrix commonly used in a bulk heterojunction device structure. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180872 | AUTOMATED YIELD MONITORING AND CONTROL - A system is adapted to automatically maintain a desired yield level for a slurry flow. Measurements of the electrical conductivity of a slurry are taken and corrected for the effects of temperature and pressure. The corrected conductivity measurements are used to arrive at a value for system yield. The system automatically determines if the yield is too high or too low relative to a desired level, and controls the rate at which accelerator is added to the slurry in order to increase or decrease yield. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180873 | METHOD FOR REPLICATING A PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE WITH ADJUSTABLE RESPONSE CHARACTERISTIC - A pressure control valve replication method in a gas turbine can include controlling a fuel flow to a combustion system through a gas control valve, wherein the fuel flow experiences fuel flow changes, adjusting the fuel flow through the gas control valve in response to fuel flow changes in the gas turbine and in response to pressure fluctuations in the gas turbine fuel, replicating a speed ratio valve to control pressure of the fuel flow to the gas control valve. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180874 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO PREVENT IMPROPER FLUID MIXING RATIOS IN TWO COMPONENT MATERIALS - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for maintaining a fluid mixing ratio. The apparatus according to various embodiments prevents a fluid flow imbalance between two proportionate fluid streams based on a pressure difference, and may be configured to alert the user and/or stop the fluid flow in the event of a fluid flow imbalance. The apparatus is formed such that two plunger components engage a shuttle piston, the shuttle piston configured to move one or more plunger components given a selectable fluid flow imbalance. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180875 | FLOW LIMITER - A flow limiter for limiting a volumetric flow through a liquid line, comprising a carrier having a passage and a flat spring attached to the carrier. The flat spring has a spring tongue and the passage has an opening, wherein the spring tongue is above the opening such that the spring tongue increasingly lies against the carrier as differential pressure rises, thereby reducing the opening and continuously reducing the passage within a defined pressure range. A body is arranged upstream of the spring tongue, or the spring tongue is oriented in the flow direction so that the spring tongue offers a direct contact surface to a substantially reduced flow cross-section. Thus the spring tongue is deflected, or rested against the carrier, to a lesser extent at low differential pressure values so that at a low differential pressure, a constant volumetric flow rate and an expanded operating range having a constant volumetric flow rate is achieved. | 2012-07-19 |
20120180876 | FLOW RATE MEASURING MECHANISM, MASS FLOW CONTROLLER, AND PRESSURE SENSOR - The present invention is a flow rate measuring mechanism provided with: a body unit that has an internal flow path through which a target fluid to be measured is configured to flow; and a pressure sensor that is attached to the body unit and senses a pressure of the internal flow path, and configured to calculate a flow rate of the fluid on the basis of the fluid pressure sensed by the pressure sensor, wherein the body unit has a length direction and a surface parallel to the length direction, which is set as a component attachment surface, and to the component attachment surface, the pressure sensor is attached such that a pressure sensitive surface thereof is substantially vertical to the component attachment surface and substantially parallel to the length direction, and thereby, without causing a reduction in pressure measurement sensitivity, makes a width direction size dramatically smaller than before. | 2012-07-19 |