30th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120186589 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING - Methods and apparatus for treating snoring and sleep apnea may include an oral appliance based on an extensive, three-dimensional radiological and clinical examination. The oral appliance may position the patient's lower jaw to a position that may prevent or eliminate sleep apnea. Several parameters, often over 40 parameters, may be examined to determine the proper placement and orientation of the jaw, via the oral appliance. The oral appliance may have a soft insert on the inside for cushioning the patient's teeth while the outside of the oral appliance may be hard, so as to maintain airflow through the oral appliance. The oral appliance may be a “full coverage” piece, fitting over 70 percent, typically over 80 percent, of the patient's teeth. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186590 | WRAPPABLE STERILE RADIATION SHIELD DRAPE, COMBINATION OF A RADIATION SHIELD AND STERILE DRAPE THEREFOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A STERILE DRAPE ABOUT A RADIATION SHIELD - A wrappable sterile radiation shield drape, a wrappable sterile radiation shield drape in combination with a radiation shield, and a method of providing a sterile surface about a suspended radiation shield is provided. The drape includes a flexible wall having a sterilized outer surface. The wall has opposite side edges extending between upper and lower ends. The upper end has an everted portion providing an inverted pocket. The wall includes an upper fastener adjacent its upper end. The upper fastener is configured to releasably fix the upper end of the wall relative to the radiation shield. The wall further includes an edge fastener adjacent at least one of its side edges. The edge fastener is configured for releasable attachment adjacent the opposite side edge to releasably maintain the wall in a wrapped configuration about the radiation shield with the side edges being releasably maintained in overlapping relation with one another. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186591 | Jaw Thrust Appliance - An extra-oral medical device is disclosed for treating respiratory conditions and maintaining an open airway. The device comprises a pair of jaw thrusters that affix to a headgear appliance encircling or otherwise attaching around a user's head. The thrusters include a pair of pads that attach to the headgear via two adjustable ear surrounds and place a forward load against the angle of a user's mandible. The forward load forces the mandible and the tongue forward, displacing the tongue from the posterior oropharynx and performing a jaw thrust maneuver for airway management. The device is adapted for medical and personal use, wherein the headgear can be worn while sleeping to treat sleep apnea, excessive snoring and other respiratory disorders, or alternatively may be used by medical professionals to maintain an open airway during a procedure or medical emergency. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186592 | FILTERED SINGLE DOSE SMOKING DEVICE - A filtered, tubular smoking device having an externally accessible single dose bowl at one end and a mouthpiece at an opposing end. A longitudinal bore connects the bowl to the mouthpiece to enable smoke generated from the combustion of smoking material in the bowl to be inhaled. The tubular member is made up of a mouthpiece portion removeably engaged to a shank portion. The mouthpiece portion is provided with a chamber coaxial with the longitudinal bore and having an increased diameter over that of the bore in order to sealingly receive a filter therein. The filter is compressed longitudinally and thereby expanded radially to ensure a sealed engagement in the chamber. However, the filter may removed, discarded and replaced by disengaging the mouthpiece portion from the shank portion in order to gain access to the filter chamber. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186593 | Filter with both conventional and scented filtration - A multi-component filter for tobacco smoke and the like comprises a mouthpiece section and two filter sections respectively containing conventional filtration material and scented filtration material in the form of porous scented paper adapted to disguise the odor of the smoke with a fresh clean odor. The sections are telescopically assembled with small spring clips co-operating with annular grooves for releasable connection of the same. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186594 | ELECTRONIC SMOKE - An electronic smoke comprising an inhale detector and a smoke effect generating circuitry. The inhale detector comprises an air-flow sensor which is arranged to detect direction and rate of air flow through the smoke apparatus, and the smoke effect generating circuitry is arranged to operate the smoke effect generating circuitry to generate smoking effect when the air flow direction corresponds to inhaling through the apparatus and the air flow rate reaches at predetermined threshold. Such an electronic smoke alleviates the problem of inadvertent triggering due to environmental vibration or noise or children playing by blowing into the device. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186595 | HEAD ORNAMENT FASTENING MEMBER AND HEAD ORNAMENT - A head ornament fastening member ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186596 | Compositions And Methods For Permanent Straightening Of Hair - A hair straightening topical composition comprising transglutaminase and polylysine, which act to form a surface barrier film and moisture shield around human hair. The transglutaminase also contributes to hair straightening. The composition also comprises one or more additional hair straightening agents, other than TGase, that are capable of affecting secondary, tertiary and quaternary protein structures of human hair, preferably sodium metabisulfite and/or tourmaline. The invention includes compositions that may be washed out of the hair after straightening has occurred, and compositions that are intended to remain in the hair for additional or extended benefits. The invention includes methods of using a topical composition that is capable of affecting secondary, tertiary and quaternary protein structures of human hair. Testing indicates that the hair straightening is long term, occurs significantly faster than known commercial hair straightening compositions, and there is significantly less damage to hair compared to known heat and chemical treatments. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186597 | Compositions And Methods For Permanent Straightening Of Hair - Improved hair straightening topical compositions comprising transglutaminase, sodium metabisulfite, and a system for stabilizing the pH of the composition, and for inhibiting the generation of sulfur dioxide. Optionally, one or more additional hair straightening agents, that are capable of affecting secondary, tertiary and quaternary protein structures of human hair may be included. Optionally, polylysine may be included which, in combination with TGase, acts to form a surface barrier film and moisture shield around human hair. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186598 | HAIR COSMETIC PRODUCT - A hair treatment method entailing sequentially (i) preparing a hair cosmetic by mixing a first agent containing an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide to form a mixed liquid, (ii) discharging the mixed liquid in the form of a foam from a foamer vessel without a propellant, (iii) applying the mixed liquid to hair, (iv) allowing the mixed liquid to stand for 3 to 60 minutes; and (v) rinsing the mixed liquid away. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186599 | HAIR CARE APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A hair care appliance for application of vapor to dry hair to provide humidity to the hair, including a housing defining an inner cavity, a vapor-generating system positioned at least partially within the cavity, and a spacer including a cap, a plurality of spacer elements projecting outwardly from the cap, and an aperture through the cap. The spacer elements partially define therebetween a work area in which the hair is gathered. The vapor-generating system discharges vapor through the aperture to the work area for application to the hair. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186600 | HAIR CURLING DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD - A method for curling hair includes the steps of coiling a portion of hair around an elongate rod formed of heat resistant material and applying a heated hair styling iron to the hair to heat the hair for a period of time sufficient for setting the curl in the hair. The hair styling iron and the rod are then removed from the hair. A hair curling kit for performing the method is included, which has a hair curling device with a rod and a hair styling iron. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186601 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING WITH HAIR STYLING - A device for assisting with the styling of hair, such as with a flat ironing process. The device includes a tubular body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the tubular body including an axial hair passage that runs from the first end to the second end. The tubular body or other elements associated with the tubular body are elastic in nature so to constrict about and removably retain hair that is pulled through the tubular body in preparation for styling. At least the axial hair passage is comprised of, or covered or coated with, a material having a low coefficient of friction to facilitate deliberate removal of sections of hair from the tubular body during styling. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186602 | Hair Clip with Hidden Spring - The present invention relates to a hair clip with a hidden spring. The hair clip includes two clamp bodies pivotally joined by a shaft rod. A spring is mounted around the shaft rod to bias two claw clamp portions of the two clamp bodies into a closed position for clipping hair of a user. The spring is hidden inside a connecting base formed on one of the clamp bodies, and therefore the hair clip appearance and safety in use is improved. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186603 | ORTHODONTIA FLOSSER - The orthodontia flosser includes a floss head integrally attached to an elongate handle. The handle includes a finger depression at the attachment juncture to facilitate ergonomic gripping of the orthodontia flosser for use thereof. The floss head includes a pair of arms extending perpendicular to the handle. A recess in each arm supports floss therebetween and maintains the floss in a taut condition. The arms may be dimensioned to reach under the wires of bracers. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186604 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a cleaning gas is sealed in a chamber of a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, and the cleaning gas and deposits adhered in the chamber are reacted with each other to generate a reactive gas. After a predetermined time, the gas is exhausted from the chamber. Then, the chamber is evacuated while the cleaning gas is introduced into the chamber, and the reactive gas concentration contained in an exhausted gas is measured. The reactive gas concentration is compared with a determination value obtained when the deposits are removed from the chamber to determine whether the cleaning is terminated. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186605 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR AND WASHING METHOD - The centrifugal compressor is provided with a casing, a rotating shaft which is supported inside the casing, an impeller which is arranged on the rotating shaft and rotates to compress a fluid, and a washing liquid injection device which injects a washing liquid into a flow path formed by the impeller and the casing. The washing liquid injection device is provided with a plurality of nozzles which are arranged along a circumferential direction of the rotating shaft to inject the washing liquid into the flow path and a plurality of chambers which communicate with each corresponding nozzle among the plurality of nozzles and supply the washing liquid to the corresponding nozzle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186606 | Cleaning of Nozzle Plate - A method of cleaning an outer surface of a fluid ejector includes dispensing a cleaning fluid onto the outer surface of the fluid ejector, drying a region of the outer surface of the fluid ejector, and moving the region in a path across the outer surface of the fluid ejector to cause evaporation of the cleaning fluid along a front that moves across the outer surface of the fluid ejector A method of cleaning a surface of a fluid ejector includes dispensing a cleaning fluid onto the outer surface of the fluid ejector, the cleaning fluid including a solvent and carrier liquid that is more wettable to residue of fluid ejected from nozzles of the fluid ejector than the solvent and having a higher vapor pressure than the solvent, and evaporating the carrier liquid such that a concentration of solvent on the surface of the fluid ejector increases. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186607 | LIQUID TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A liquid treatment method including: retaining a substrate with a treatment target surface being set as a lower surface, and rotating the substrate; supplying DIW (deionized water) to the lower surface of the substrate, thereby performing a rinsing process to the substrate; and thereafter supplying a mist containing IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and N | 2012-07-26 |
20120186608 | FOREIGN MATTER REMOVAL DEVICE, FOREIGN MATTER REMOVAL METHOD AND FOREIGN MATTER REMOVAL SYSTEM - A foreign matter removal device | 2012-07-26 |
20120186609 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes a circulation pump for circulating a washing liquid in a hydraulic circuit. Connected to an induction side of the circulation pump is a pump sump through which washing liquid flows. The sump pump includes at least one filter element that retains dirt particles contained in the washing liquid and can be cleaned by at least one cleaning device provided in the pump sump. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186610 | Cleaning Device for a Portioning Utensil - The invention relates to a cleaning device for a portioning utensil used for portioning ice cream or the like, which can be used in a receptacle. Cleaning fluid being fed to a valve support can be conducted through at least two rinsing rods and can be discharged via nozzles being located on the rinsing rods. An actuation mechanism switches a valve within the valve support. In order to be able to optimally clean the receptacle and the cleaning device, it is proposed to insert a splash guard separately into the receptacle and/or to design the rinsing rods such that the same can be detached, especially by hand. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186611 | DAMPENED PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher incorporates a dampened pump assembly including a housing having a base to which is mounted a pump and motor unit configured to develop a flow of washing fluid during operation of the dishwasher. A mass damper is mounted to the housing, with the mass damper substantially conforming to the shape, directly abutting and being rigidly fixed to a portion of the housing at a position offset from the pump and motor unit. The mass damper provides added weight, generally in the order of 1-6 lbs, to the pump assembly which reduces vibrations throughout the dishwasher caused by operation of the pump and motor unit. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186612 | POOL CLEANING DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to pool cleaning devices adapted to simultaneously couple to a telescopic pole and a nozzle of a hose at separate openings, respectively. In one embodiment, the pool cleaning device comprises a primary component having a tubular configuration and terminating in an angled configuration therewith. A secondary component is in fluid communication with a medial portion of the primary component and angled at between 15° and 30° relative to the primary component. The secondary component is coupled to a ball valve for restricting or allowing the flow of water through the device. When a telescopic pole and a hose are simultaneously coupled to the separate openings on the primary component and the secondary component, respectively, the device may be use to create high pressure flow to clean submerged surfaces or water surface debris with little effort exerted by the user. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186613 | Drive Chain - A drive chain for a container cleaning machine having a plurality of chain links connected to one another by means of bolts and strung together in an articulated manner as well as having idler rollers supported on the bolt in a manner, that allows rotation. The idler rollers of the drive chain are arranged outside the chain links that are connected to one another and secured to the bolt by a holding device in such a way that the individual idler rollers can be exchanged independently of one another. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186614 | ADDITIVE ALERT SYSTEM - An apparatus and system for detecting the delivery or nondelivery of a cleaning and sanitizing agent or chemical in automated dishwashers, warewashers, and laundry machines. A detector comprising one or more sensors or two or more electrical electrodes are positioned outside the ends of the delivery tube or tubes for the sanitizing agent or chemical. As the sanitizing agent or chemical liquid is released from the delivery tube or tubes, the liquid forms a stream of flow through the air. The flow passes within sensing range of the sensor or sensors, or encompasses the electrical electrodes thereby completing an electrical circuit. When the sensor detects the flow and the sensor is activated, or the circuit completes, a control unit prevents an alarm from sounding. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186615 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING MACHINE - A household appliance includes an operating display unit having at least one visual and/or acoustic display to at least display and/or signal a completed treatment cycle, and an actuatable switching unit configured to activate and deactivate the household appliance. An on switch is provided to generate an activation signal for actuating the switching unit to thereby activate the household appliance, and a control device is provided to generate a deactivation signal for actuating the switching unit when a treatment cycle is completed and to thereby deactivate at least the display unit. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186616 | Umbrella - An umbrella includes a shank, a plurality of main ribs connected pivotally to the shank, a plurality of auxiliary ribs connected pivotally to the shank, a plurality of elastic members connected to the main ribs and the auxiliary ribs, a slide unit connected slidably to the shank, a plurality of spreaders connected pivotally to the main ribs and the slide unit, a first canopy connected to the main ribs and having a top edge cooperating with the main ribs to define a plurality of openings, and a second canopy connected to the auxiliary ribs and covering removably the openings. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186617 | NON-SLIP TIP SYSTEM - A retractable, non-slip tip system for support devices such as canes and crutches is provided. The system includes a hollow body having openings on each of a proximal end and a distal end. The body is configured to slide over the shaft of a support device and affix to the support device in either an extended position, wherein the distal end of the body extends beyond a terminal end of the support device, or a retracted position, wherein the terminal end of the support device extends beyond the distal end of the body. Suitably placed apertures in each of the body and the support device facilitate the attachment of the body to the support device in the extended and retracted positions. When the body is in the extended position, gripping protrusions on the distal end of the body are exposed and provide extra traction for the support device on soft slippery surfaces. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186618 | Multi-Use Disaster Relief Tent - A multi-use disaster relief tent includes an outer tent for enclosing a shelter area. The outer tent comprises a roof, a front wall, a rear wall, side walls, and a floor. The roof comprises exterior sleeves. The front wall comprises two windows and means for detaching at least a portion of the front wall to form a canopy. At least one of the side walls comprises a side door adjacent the front wall and a side window. The side door is operable for opening into a canopy. A plurality of upright poles supports the outer tent. The plurality of upright poles is joined to an exterior of the outer tent. A plurality roof poles supports the roof. The plurality of roof poles is encased within the exterior sleeves and each end of the plurality of roof poles is joined to a top end of a one of the upright poles. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186619 | SHELTER BASE COVER AND ORGANIZER - A cover and organizer, when used with an ice shelter base, provides an interior cavity for holding and protecting stowed fishing gear. The cover provides access openings which allow the user to have full access to the cavity. The cover further provides other compartments, integrally formed into the cover, which prevents the comingling of select fishing gear during transport of the base. The openings and the compartments are covered with hinged and reinforced lids. One such compartment is preferably a rod locker which is specifically configured as a long and narrow compartment to stow and protect fishing rods and rod combos in particular. The lids are reinforced such that a seat can be mounted atop the lids without collapsing the cover into the base. The cover can also be used with a tent frame and tent to complete a fully functional structure that is well designed for ice fishing applications. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186620 | COMPOST COVER TIE-DOWN SYSTEM - Compost cover tie-down systems for securing a compost cover using a perimeter element, struts and lashes are disclosed, wherein the lashes apply force to the struts which thereby apply a force to the perimeter element to aid in securing a compost cover. Configurations of struts for use with compost cover tie-down systems are also disclosed, which include perimeter engagement portions and lash engagement portions. Multiple configurations of the systems, struts, and lashes as well as methods of using the same are also disclosed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186621 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL INCLUDING NANOINCLUSIONS, THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND THERMOELECTRIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A thermoelectric material including a thermoelectric matrix; and nano-inclusions in the thermoelectric matrix, the nano-inclusions having an average particle diameter of about 10 nanometers to about 30 nanometers. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186622 | MOLDED-IN SOLAR MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible solar module and manufacturing method for a portable device as an in-mold decoration is described. The solar module includes a flexible photovoltaic sheet of a predetermined shape and size, having an overmolded non-active side, mounted on the surface of a portable device. An electrical connection connected to the overmolded photovoltaic sheet terminates at any of the elements in the portable device requiring electrical power. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186623 | TRANSPARENT PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186624 | Solar Cell and Manufacturing Method Thereof - There is provided a solar cell according to an exemplary embodiment including: a plurality of cells of the solar cell formed on a substrate and each having a rear electrode pattern, a light absorbing layer, a buffer layer, and a front electrode; a through-hole penetrating the substrate; and a bus bar electrically connected with the rear electrode pattern through the through-hole. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186625 | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND A PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE SAME - Provided are a solar cell apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate, a first cell disposed on the substrate, and a second cell disposed on the substrate, the second cell being adjacent to the first cell. The first cell includes a plurality of first active areas and a plurality of first transmitting areas which are alternately disposed with respect to each other. The second cell includes a plurality of second active areas and a plurality of second transmitting areas which are alternately disposed with respect to each other. The first active areas are adjacent to the second transmitting areas, respectively. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186626 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION SYSTEM - A solar energy collection system includes a reference member, a support member rotatably mounted relative to the reference member, and a drive system operatively coupled between the reference member and the support member. The drive system includes a linear actuator having a fixed portion operatively connected to the reference member and a strut portion that is selectivity extendable relative to the fixed portion. The strut portion includes an end section. A first connector member is operatively connected between the reference member and the end section of the strut portion, and a second connector member is operatively connected between the support member and the end section of the strut portion. Selective extension and retraction of the strut portion relative to the fixed portion selectively shifts the support member along a desired path. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186627 | ELECTRONIC POWER SOURCE - An electronic power source is disclosed, which can be used to replace batteries or other power sources. The power source self-generates electrical power, and can be used to replace batteries in electronic devices. The power source disclosed includes a light source and a photovoltaic device in optical communication with the light source. The photovoltaic device creates electrical power in response to receiving light from the light source. A portion of the electrical power generated by the photovoltaic device is used to power the light source. In some embodiments power input contacts are included for use in providing initial start-up power to the light source. In some embodiments the light source comprises a light-emitting device and a photoluminescent material optically coupled to the light-emitting device, where the photoluminescent material emits light in response to receiving light from the light-emitting device. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186628 | Rapid deployable and reusable solar energy generation - A method for the generation of electric power by deploying structurally protected and supported solar cell panels, such system including a substantial number of electrically and mechanically linked solar cell modules positioned upon surfaces of horizontal areas. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186629 | Photovoltaic module and method - A photovoltaic module comprises at least one string of back contact solar cells and a porous non-conductive layer behind the cells including thereon flexible conductive pathways electrically interconnecting the solar cells. There is a back sheet and an encapsulant between the back sheet and the porous non-conductive layer flowable through the porous non-conductive layer and bonding the back sheet to the solar cells. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186630 | Photovoltaic Roofing Elements and Photovoltaic Roofing Systems - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186631 | ENCAPSULATION OF SOLAR CELLS - The present invention comprises a solar cell module and a method of encapsulating the module. The solar cell module comprises a rigid or flexible superstrate and/or substrate having one or more solar cells, and an encapsulant which is a cured liquid silicone encapsulant. The encapsulant composition preferably comprises a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two Si-alkenyl groups per molecule, a silicone resin containing at least two alkenyl groups; a cross-linking agent in the form of a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, in an amount such that the ratio of the number of moles of silicon-bonded hydrogen to the total number of moles of silicon-bonded alkenyl groups is from 0.1:1 to 5:1; and a hydrosilylation catalyst. The continuous solar cell module encapsulation process comprises uniformly applying a predetermined volume of a liquid silicone encapsulant onto a solar cell module and curing said encapsulant. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186632 | Mounting Assembly for Supporting a Solar Panel, and Method of Employing Same - A mounting assembly for a solar panel includes at least two laterally spaced-apart frames placed on a support surface. Each frame is selectively reconfigurable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A spacer bracket extends generally perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of each frame. Opposing ends of the spacer bracket are attached to a portion of one of the frame. A solar panel is supported by at least a portion of each frame. The solar panel is positioned at an angle of less than 90 degrees and greater than 0 degrees with respect to the support surface. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186633 | COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL - A photovoltaic solar collector is mounted to a profiled external sheet of an underlying composite insulating panel. The solar collector comprises a photovoltaic sheet and a protective translucent cover for the photovoltaic sheet. A first adhesive layer is provided between the photovoltaic sheet and the translucent cover. A second adhesive layer is provided between the underside of the photovoltaic sheet and the external surface of the composite panel upper or external sheet. The adhesive layers may be of the same hot melt adhesive. In the invention sheets of the photovoltaic, the adhesive, and the cover are drawn from supply reels, are cut to length, and then laid on top of the upper sheet of the insulated panel. Using a pressure laminating process the various layers are heated and pressed to adhere to and conform to the outer sheet of the insulated panel. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186634 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate; an electrode layer having a first through hole on the substrate; a light absorption layer having a second through hole on the electrode layer; and a window layer having a third through hole overlapped with the second through hole on the light absorption layer. Since the second through hole overlaps with the third through hole, an area of a dead zone, which is a non-active region, is reduced so that the efficiency of the solar cell apparatus is improved. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186635 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION COLLECTION METHOD AND DEVICE - Devices and methods are described for more effectively collecting solar energy, including both visible and non-visible electromagnetic radiation to be converted into electrical energy. For example, a nanotube/nanowire device, comprising an electrical contact layer, semi-conductive layer, insulating layer, source electrode, drain electrode and semi-conducting nanotubes/nanowires can be used to collect solar energy from the UV to the infrared electromagnetic spectrum. Another example comprises a device that is capable of adjusting its frequency response to maximize power output according to the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation present. These devices and related methods are useful, for example, to provide an alternative electrical energy source, harness unused renewable energy, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, counteract global warming, and provide a carbon neutral energy source. The devices and methods are also useful, for example, to cool the interior of buildings, automobiles, airplanes, electronic devices/systems, etc. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186636 | FLUORINATED POLYMER AND ZINC OXIDE FILM FREE OF ANY ACRYLIC ODOR FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC USE - The present invention relates to a polymeric composition composed of a fluoropolymer and of zinc oxide (ZnO) of nanometric size which is intended for the manufacture of films transparent in the visible region and opaque to UV radiation. More particularly, in the composition according to the invention, the said filler is present in a proportion by weight of 0.1 to 10%, preferably of 0.5 to 6%, the ZnO particles have a size ranging from 25 to 40 nm, preferably from 30 to 35 nm, these particles have a surface treatment and the said composition is devoid of acrylic polymers. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186637 | HIGH-ENERGY BETA-PARTICLE SOURCE FOR BETAVOLTAIC POWER CONVERTER - A power converter comprises a nuclear radiation emitter having a first side and a second side, wherein the nuclear radiation emitter comprises a radiation-emitting radioisotope, a plurality of semiconductor substrates disposed over the first side of the nuclear radiation emitter, wherein each of the plurality of semiconductor substrates comprises a junction for converting nuclear radiation particles to electrical energy, and at least one high-density layer, wherein the high density layer has a density that is higher than a density of the semiconductor substrates, and wherein the high-density layer is disposed between two of the plurality of semiconductor substrates. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186638 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL - Provided is a photoelectric conversion element that has an nip structure formed of amorphous silicon and that is improved in energy conversion efficiency by a structure in which an n | 2012-07-26 |
20120186639 | PARALLEL COAXIAL MOLECULAR STACK ARRAYS - A coaxial molecular stack ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186640 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device which is a semiconductor device comprising a first conductive layer having a first conductivity type; a second conductive layer formed on the first conductive layer and having a second conductivity type; and a photosensitizing layer formed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, wherein charge carriers generated by photoelectric conversion in the photosensitizing layer are freely movable to at least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186641 | INVERTED MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS WITH GROUP IV ALLOYS - A method of manufacturing a solar cell comprising providing a growth substrate; depositing on said growth substrate a sequence of layers of semiconductor material forming a solar cell, including at least one subcell composed of a group IV alloy such as GeSiSn; and removing the semiconductor substrate. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186642 | SOLAR CELL AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCESS - A solar cell includes a support ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186643 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided is a tandem-type compound semiconductor solar cell. The solar cell includes a transparent substrate and a plurality of solar cell layers provided on at least one surface of the transparent substrate. The plurality of solar cell layers respectively includes window layer and light absorbing layer. The light absorbing layer includes Cu(InGa)Se | 2012-07-26 |
20120186644 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRODES AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND FLEXIBLE DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a flexible photoelectrode and a manufacturing method thereof, and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a flexible photoelectrode capable of forming a semiconductor electrode with excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency on a plastic substrate at low temperatures in a simple and stable manner, in which it is prepared by forming a nanocrystalline metal oxide layer calcined at high temperature on a high temperature resistant substrate, and transferring it to a flexible transparent substrate by a transfer method using an HF solution, and a flexible dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the same. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186645 | DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A dye-sensitized solar cell including a first electrode, a negative photoelectrode on the first electrode, a light scattering layer on a surface of the negative photoelectrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode with the negative photoelectrode and the light scattering layer therebetween, and an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode. The light scattering layer includes a titanium dioxide nano wire and a titanium dioxide nano particle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186646 | TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRODE - The subject of the invention is a transparent substrate, especially made of glass, which is provided with an electrode, especially for a solar cell, comprising a conductive layer based on molybdenum Mo with a thickness of at most 500 nm, especially at most 400 nm or at most 300 nm or at most 200 nm. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186647 | Organometallic And Hydrocarbon Additives For Use With Aluminum Back Solar Cell Contacts - A method of reducing bow and/or improving the electrical performance of an aluminum back contacted silicon solar cell includes applying to a silicon wafer substrate a paste including aluminum and an organometallic compound, and firing the substrate. The organometallic compound is a C | 2012-07-26 |
20120186648 | COAXIAL MOLECULAR STACK FOR TRANSFERRING PHOTOCURRENT GENERATION - A photovoltaic device ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186649 | SELECTIVE TRANSFORMATION IN FUNCTIONAL FILMS, AND SOLAR CELL APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A solar cell formation method, and resulting structure, having a first film and a barrier film over a surface of a doped semiconductor, wherein the optical and/or electrical properties of the first film are transformed in-situ such that a resulting transformed film is better suited to the efficient functioning of the solar cell; wherein portions of the barrier film partially cover the first film and substantially prevent transformation of first film areas beneath the portions of the barrier film. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186650 | SURFACE-MODIFIED FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND LAMINATED FILM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - It is an object of the present invention to provide a surface-modified film which has adhesive properties improved by surface modification and a process for producing the same. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a laminated film in which at least the surface-modified film has been laminated and a process for producing the laminated film. The surface-modified film according to the present invention is characterized by being obtained by bringing a halide complex of an element in Group 13 of the periodic table into contact with at least a part of a region in the surfaces of a resin film. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186651 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING SOLAR ENERGY - Apparatuses and systems for collecting solar energy may include a plurality of holographic optical elements (HOEs) associated with a photovoltaic (PV) cell. Material layers containing HOEs may be attached to directly to a surface of a PV cell or attached to the surface of the module that houses a PV cell. The HOEs alter the angle of incoming sunlight such that the angle of incidence (AOI) of the sunlight on the PV cell is within an accepted angle of acceptance (AOA). In one embodiment one or more material layers have HOEs formed therein and are arranged with respect to the photovoltaic cell such that the plurality of HOEs redirect sunlight along at least one axis when the sunlight is outside a defined AOA and permit sunlight to pass through the at least one material layer without being redirected when the sunlight is within the defined AOA. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186652 | Conjugated Polymers and Their Use in Optoelectronic Devices - Disclosed are certain polymeric compounds and their use as organic semiconductors in organic and hybrid optical, optoelectronic, and/or electronic devices such as photovoltaic cells, light emitting diodes, light emitting transistors, field effect transistors, and photodetectors. The disclosed compounds can provide improved device performance, for example, as measured by power conversion efficiency, fill factor, open circuit voltage, field-effect mobility, on/off current ratios, and/or air stability when used in photovoltaic cells or transistors. The disclosed compounds can have good solubility in common solvents enabling device fabrication via solution processes. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186653 | ACCUMULATOR RESERVOIR VENTING - An example accumulator reservoir includes a housing. The housing contains a system fluid chamber, a working fluid chamber, and a residual chamber. Vent paths are configured to vent fluid from the residual chamber. Each of the vent paths extends nonlinearly between a first opening and a second opening. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186654 | WATER SUPPLY MODULE - A water supply module | 2012-07-26 |
20120186655 | MASS FLOW CONTROLLER WITH ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS, PROGNOSTICS, AND DATA LOGGING - A mass flow controller and method for operating the same is disclosed. The mass flow controller includes a mass flow control system to control the mass flow rate of a fluid, and a data logging component that obtains snapshots of condition-specific-data for each of a plurality of reoccurring condition types, and reduces each snapshot of condition-specific-data to functional parameter values that characterize each snapshot of condition-specific-data, and the data logging component generates statistical values that are stored in a short term data store that characterize multiple functional parameter values that are obtained during each separate occurrence of a specific condition type. A diagnostics component diagnoses failures using current functional parameter values and the statistical values stored in the short-term memory, and a prognostics component predicts failures based upon a collection of data sets that are stored in the long-term memory. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186656 | HYDRATION SYSTEM - A bicycle-mountable hydration system includes a first and a second bladder, each-configured to hold liquid, and a holder configured to be supported by a top bar of a bicycle. The holder has first and second outward-facing sides and first and second inward-facing sides. The holder includes a left portion that is configured to receive the first bladder at the first-inward-facing side and a right portion that is configured to receive the second bladder at the second inward-facing side and a middle portion connecting the left portion and the right portion. When the holder is supported by a top bar of a bicycle, the first-inward-facing side of the left portion faces the first-inward-facing side of the right portion. The middle portion may hang over the top bar of the bicycle to support the holder with the first bladder on an opposite side of the top bar from the second bladder. The system may be convertible to function as a hydration backpack when removed from the bicycle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186657 | PIEZOELECTRIC PROPORTIONAL CONTROL VALVE - Examples are generally described that are related to a control valve. Some example devices may include a control valve having a piezoelectric actuator substantially immersed in a fluid and further having a sealing mechanism configured to be in a closed position and an open position. The piezoelectric actuator may be configured to distort in response to an applied voltage causing the sealing mechanism to open and allow fluid to flow therethrough. In response to removing the applied voltage, the piezoelectric actuator returns to an undistorted position causing the sealing mechanism to close and prevent fluid from flowing therethrough. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186658 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided including a disinfection system, a filter and a turbine generator. A manual pump is positioned downstream of the filter to create negative pressure to draw water through the filter. The manual pump also creates positive pressure to dispense treated water from the outlet of the system. The movement of the water through the system powers the turbine generator. The power generated can be used to monitor a characteristic of the water treatment system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186659 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE SYSTEMS, FLUID SYSTEMS EQUIPPED THEREWITH, AND METHODS OF USING - A fluid control valve system suitable for use in fluid systems. The valve system includes at least one check valve assembly that has a controllable bidirectional flow capability. The valve system and its check valve assembly can be installed in a fluid system that contains a pump/motor to enable the displacement output of the pump/motor to be controlled. The valve system further includes a pilot valve assembly and a device for controlling the check and pilot valve assemblies. The controlling device is adapted to control the pressure of at least one pilot fluid delivered to the pilot valve assembly, which enables the check valve assembly to selectively check flow of a working fluid flowing therethrough in either of two directions. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186660 | RUPTURE SEALING APPARATUS - A system for sealing a vessel, including: a sealing assembly including a sheet of material and an actuator; and a bracing assembly including a mesh structure. In response to an actuating signal: the actuator is arranged to dispose the sheet of material along at least a portion of an inner wall of the vessel; and the bracing assembly is arranged to displace the mesh structure such that the mesh structure urges the sheet of material into sealing contact with the at least a portion of the inner wall. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186661 | BLOCKAGE REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention provides a method and apparatus for removing a blockage from a fluid conduit. An apparatus comprises a first portion containing a fluid volume separated from the fluid conduit via a controllable valve. The valve is cyclically opened and closed such that a pressure differential between the first portion and the fluid conduit causes a series of pressure pulses in the fluid conduit. The pressure differential is regulated to control the amplitude of the pressure pulses of the series. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186662 | GAS LIFT NOZZLE VALVE - The present invention relates to the design of a nozzle valve (GL) for gas lifting that can be used in place of conventional orifice valves (VO). | 2012-07-26 |
20120186663 | LOAD LINE CONNECTION SPILLAGE CONTAINER - An injection-molded load line connection spillage container for catching and retaining liquid spilled when liquids are pumped between storage tanks and tankers provides an injection-molded reservoir and an injection-molded cover attached to the reservoir by hinges. Reinforcing ribs molded into the reservoir provide strength and ruggedness without the need for reinforcing steel collars and saddles. Gussets molded into the reservoir hinge brackets ensure repeated stresses produced by energetic opening of the cover does not result in failure of the hinge brackets. An optional load line mounting assembly permits secure mounting of the load line container directly onto the load line. An optional cleanout assembly provides a valved suction line for removing retained spillage, and an optional sampling assembly provides a valved sample line for sampling the liquid being transferred. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186664 | Water Uptake Measurement System - A water uptake measurement system for measuring uptake of a fluid by a sample includes a sample chamber, a suspension component and a supply interface. A suspension aperture is located at a first end of the sample chamber and extends from an outer surface of the sample chamber to an inner surface of the sample chamber. The suspension component passes through the suspension aperture and is configured to support the sample within the internal cavity such that the sample is spaced apart from the inner surface of the sample chamber. The supply interface is configured to deliver the fluid to the internal cavity of the sample chamber. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186665 | FENESTRATION UNIT REPLACEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of replacing an existing fenestration unit secured in a rough opening in a wall having a finished exterior includes releasing an existing fenestration unit from the wall by cutting around the existing fenestration unit, including cutting into the finished exterior of the wall and through a perimeter portion of the existing fenestration unit to release the fenestration unit from the wall. The method also includes removing the existing fenestration unit from the rough opening in the wall, installing a water management system along a sill of the rough opening, and inserting a new fenestration unit into the rough opening. The new fenestration unit is secured in the rough opening. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186666 | BELOW GROUND FUEL DISPENSER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fuel dispensing system is disclosed that includes an above-ground interface and a below-ground dispenser. The interface may provide for selecting fuel types and grades and performing conventional fuel purchase transactions. The below-ground dispenser includes control circuitry, one or more pumps and metering components that supply fuel as desired to the above-ground interface. The above-ground equipment is coupled to the below-ground equipment via one or more break-away assemblies. In the event the above-ground equipment is impacted or torn from the base, the break-away assemblies interrupt the flow of fuel and power. The installation may be serviced by repair and/or replacement of the above-ground interface without adversely affecting the underground dispenser system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186667 | Wall mounted shower head - The present invention provides a wall mounted shower head including a casing body set, a water conduit set and a water outlet plate. The water conduit set is disposed inside the casing body set, wherein upper section of the water conduit set is joined to a first joining base of the water outlet plate and bottom section of the water conduit set is joined to a second joining base of the casing body set. With a two-stage press control button disposed on the water outlet plate, users can control shower water by controlling actuation of an upper control shaft, a lower control shaft and a spring of the water conduit set. The structure provides a convenient water control operation for users in shower. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186668 | PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE - A pressure protection valve ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186669 | Nozzle Check Valve - The disclosed embodiments include check valves capable of improved dynamic performance (e.g., closing and opening times). The check valves may include an annular disc having an opening. The annular disc may be lightweight and present a reduced surface area to the flow, thus increasing the closure speed of the check valve as well as the opening speed of the check valve. Other components, such as a spacer component, may be reconfigured to modify the check valve for increased performance in a variety of applications, including low flow volume, medium flow volume, and high flow volume applications. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186670 | Device for ventilating and aerating a fuel tank - A device for ventilating and aerating a fuel tank includes with a tank shut-off valve and two tank pressure control valves. One of the tank pressure control valves opens in response to a negative pressure in the fuel tank and the other one of the tank pressure control valves opens in response to an overpressure in the fuel tank. The opening pressures of the two tank pressure control valves are adjustable flexibly and independent of the respective other valve. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186671 | LIQUID HANDLING SYSTEM WITH ELECTRONIC INFORMATION STORAGE - An electronic storage device is coupled with a container capable of holding liquid for electronically storing information relating to the liquid stored in the container. The system can be configured with an antenna, for storing information to and reading information from the electronic storage device. A microprocessor-based controller, coupled with the antenna, may be employed for controlling processing of the liquid based on information read from the electronic storage device by the antenna. A connector of a secure reader system having a reader is provided to physically couple to a container having an information storing mechanism, for periodically reading information from an information storing mechanism. The connector may draw material from the container simultaneous with the reading. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186672 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING THERMAL ENERGY - An apparatus is provided having a heat generation device such as a boiler. A hypersonic energy harvester is provided having a first input and a second input. The first input and the second input are fluidly coupled to the heat generation device. A variable speed pump is fluidly coupled to supply liquid from the heat generation device to the hypersonic energy harvester. A deaerator is fluidly coupled to receive condensate from the hypersonic energy harvester. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186673 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM - An aircraft fuel system is provided and includes a metering valve having inlet and outlet sides to monitor fuel flow from the inlet to the outlet side, a check valve that, when opened, allows fuel to flow toward the inlet side during start and climb conditions and, when closed, prevents such fuel flow and an ejector pump, which is operably disposed between the check valve and the metering valve, and which, with the check valve closed, pumps fuel toward the inlet side during idle conditions. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186674 | Energy production system using combustion exhaust - An energy production and pressurized exhaust gas storage system including two combustion chambers aligned in opposition to each other, each of the two combustion chambers having a reciprocating power piston. A compression chamber is situated between the two combustion chambers and it includes a reciprocating compression piston. A shaft connects all of the pistons together. A solvent tank is connected to the two combustion chambers to receive the exhaust gas carbon dioxide. The solvent is preferably water maintained at about 32 degrees Fahrenheit and with a pressure above the water surface of about 100 pounds per square inch. Upon combustion, a pressurized carbon dioxide storage chamber receives compressed carbon dioxide from the compression chamber. Check valves are used to enable inflow of carbon dioxide to the compression chamber from the solvent tank and outflow of pressurized carbon dioxide in the compression chamber to storage. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186675 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN A TRANSMISSION - A method is provided to detect the presence of hydraulic line pressure in a hydraulic control system in an electromechanical transmission. The method includes determining an estimated hydraulic line pressure of the hydraulic control system based upon an input flow and an output flow of hydraulic fluid. The input flow and output flow are regulated with a pressure control device, which is energizable on operator demand. A pressure detection device is fluidly connected to the pressure control device to detect the presence of hydraulic pressure. An override module is applied to the estimated hydraulic line pressure to determine a corrected hydraulic line pressure. The override module sets the corrected hydraulic line pressure to predetermined values based on the operating state indicated by the pressure detection device. The override module corrects for an over-estimation of hydraulic line pressure in operating conditions such as low environmental temperatures. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186676 | TIDAL FLOW MODULATOR - Tidal modulators are described by which the tidal flow may be started, stopped, or regulated by movable parts that open, shut, or partially obstruct one or more passageways to modulate the tidal flow so as to enhance capturing its energy. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186677 | DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK VENTING SYSTEM - An exhaust after-treatment system associated with a diesel engine includes a diesel exhaust fluid storage unit. The storage unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid tank and a vent system coupled to the tank and configured to regulate flow of air into the tank and fluid vapor out of the tank. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186678 | pressure control valve - A pressure control valve includes a housing, a valve slide guided in the housing, on which at least one inflow control edge is configured, which cooperates with an inflow opening in the housing, a constriction in piston being present adjacent to inflow control edge, which lies at least approximately opposite to a control opening. It is provided that the valve slide have a circumferential annular groove, which lies on the side of the inflow control edge facing away from the constriction and approximately opposite the inflow opening. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186679 | FAUCET STRUCTURE - A faucet structure includes a guide pipe main body and a pipe covering member. The guide pipe main body includes a seat body and a pair of guide pipes at two opposing sides of the seat body. Each guide pipe has a plurality of annular protruding ribs (or annular grooves) and at least one stop block (or one stop recess) on an outer wall thereof. Each guide pipe further has a positioning arcuate trough. The pipe covering member cooperates with positioning auxiliary poles and positioning auxiliary rods to cover the outer walls of the seat body and the guide pipes to form a covering pipe and positioning covering pipes. The pipe covering member further includes a pair of valve seats and a pair of inlet pipes at two sides thereof. The top and the bottom of the seat body are respectively connected with the positioning auxiliary poles, and the positioning arcuate troughs at the two outer ends of the guide pipes are connected with the positioning auxiliary rods to stable the positioning. After that, the plastic material is injected on the seat body, the guide pipes, and the positioning auxiliary rods to combine with the covering pipe, the positioning covering pipes, the valve seats and the inlet pipes of the pipe covering member. The inlet pipe has an outer threaded section or an annular groove section to connect with a threaded sleeve made of copper. Finally, the positioning auxiliary poles and the positioning auxiliary rods are detached from the guide pipe main body to complete the manufacture of the faucet. The present invention can be positioned easily, without the need of assembly. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186680 | FAUCET STRUCTURE - A faucet structure includes a faucet main body, a limit disc and a plurality of guide pipes. The faucet main body includes a plurality of inlet passages and a plurality of inlets at lower ends of the inlet passages to connect upper ends of the guide pipes. At least one side of each inlet has an engaging recess for engagement of a limit protrusion of the corresponding guide pipe. The faucet main body has a threaded hole at a bottom thereof. Each guide pipe includes a stop ring and a neck part fitted on the upper end thereof. The neck part has the limit protrusion at one side thereof. The limit disc has a plurality of through holes and a hole corresponding in position to the inlets and the threaded hole. At least one side of each through hole has a limit recess which is not aligned with the engaging recess. The upper ends of the guide pipes are inserted through the through holes of the limit disc with the limit protrusion of the neck part passing the limit recess. After that, the upper ends of the guide pipes are rotated to align with the inlets of the faucet main body with the limit protrusion to engage with the engaging recess. Finally, the screw is inserted through the through hole of the limit disc and screwed in the threaded hole of the faucet main body. The limit disc stops the limit protrusion from moving downward and the engaging recess limits the limit protrusion from rotation. The present invention provides a simple and convenient way to assemble the guide pipes. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186681 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING METAL COMPONENTS WITH CERAMIC INJECTION MOLDING CORE STRUCTURES - Preforms for use in injection blow molding processes and such processes are described herein. The preforms can have both a body and a neck wherein the external body diameter of the preform is at most 95% of the external neck diameter. The body comprises internal and external diameters that together form a sidewall, the thickness of which can be greater than 2.0 mm. Also disclosed is a mold for the injection molding of the preform described above. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186682 | FLUID ACTUATOR FOR PRODUCING A PULSED OUTLET FLOW IN THE FLOW AROUND AN AERODYNAMIC BODY, AND DISCHARGE DEVICE AND AERODYNAMIC BODY EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A fluid actuator for influencing the flow along a flow surface by ejecting a fluid flowing through the fluid actuator is described. The fluid actuator has at least two outlet lines with outlet openings at the respective ends thereof, and a feed line connected to the outlet lines for feeding fluid at a supply pressure, a flow direction diverting device into which the feed line opens and out of which the outlet lines open, and an adjusting device coupled to the flow direction diverting device to control the latter. The adjusting device is configured so the fluid is conducted successively in a cyclic sequence into each of the outlet lines. A discharge device for discharging a fluid out of a flow body, and a flow body having a multiplicity of discharge openings and a discharge device of said type are also described. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186683 | ADJUSTABLE FLUID PRESSURE AMPLIFIER - The amplifier includes a housing | 2012-07-26 |
20120186684 | Flame Resistant Hose Construction and Method - A multi-layer flexible hose with at least one vulcanized elastomer layer and an outermost cover layer of a thermoplastic polyurethane strip that is wrapped and thermally fused to form a continuous layer. The wrapping may be helical or longitudinal. The polyurethane includes a high hardness, a softening point at or below the vulcanization temperature, and an intumescent flame retarding additive stable at the vulcanization temperature. The polyurethane cover adheres to the elastomer layer and contributes to the flame resistance required by API 16D or of Lloyd's Register Fire Tests for Flexible Hoses on Offshore Installations OD/1000/499 rev. 1. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186685 | High Altitude structures and related methods - A system and method is described generally for providing a high altitude conduit the high altitude conduit includes a first material layer forming an elongated duct. The high altitude conduit also includes a second material layer outside the first material layer. The second material layer defines a space between the second material layer and the first material layer. A gas has a density that is less dense than that of the atmosphere outside of the second material layer. The gas is disposed in the space between the first and the second layer. An introducer is configured to provide the gas into the space between the first material layer and the second material layer. The gas causes the conduit to extend in an approximately upright orientation. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186686 | COILED TUBE WITH VARYING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND METHODS TO PRODUCE THE SAME BY A CONTINUOUS HEAT TREATMENT - Described herein are coiled tubes with improved and varying properties along the length that are produced by using a continuous and dynamic heat treatment process (CDHT). Coiled tubes can be uncoiled from a spool, subjected to a CDHT process, and coiled onto a spool. A CDHT process can produce a “composite” tube such that properties of the tube along the length of the tube are selectively varied. For example, the properties of the tube can be selectively tailored along the length of the tube for particular application for which the tube will be used. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186687 | QUICK-DRY TEXTURED TOWEL - A quick-dry textured towel is disclosed. The quick-dry textured towel comprises a lightweight fabric including a plurality of low-twist pile yarns forming a textured weave design. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186688 | SAFETY WIRE PLIER - A safety wire plier includes a pair of plier arms with each of the arms including a jaw end and a handle. The plier arms of the safety wire plier are pivotally connected to each other for movement in either an open or closed position. The safety wire plier also includes a sealed lock for releasably locking the safety wire plier in the closed position. | 2012-07-26 |