30th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110180142 | ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF SILICON SOLAR CELLS - The method for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell or a photovoltaic converter panel comprises depositing a layer of p-doped amorphous silicon using a gas mixture comprising silane, methane, hydrogen and trimethylboron in a ratio of 1:2:2:1.25. In particular, plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition is used for the deposition. The corresponding photovoltaic cells and photovoltaic converter panels are also described. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180143 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONCENTRATOR LENS SYSTEM - The invention relates to a photovoltaic device for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, which comprises a concentrator lens system and at least one solar cell. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for producing a concentrator lens system which can be used in a corresponding photovoltaic device but also in other devices for, e.g. thermal, use of radiation. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180144 | Flexible photovoltaic module - A flexible photovoltaic module comprising a base layer which is mated, by interposition of an intermediate junction element made of polymeric material, with a photovoltaic film. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180145 | Tailorable Stiffness Shape Morphing Flow-Path - An apparatus and method for an improved morphing flow path. A flexible structure has a plurality of sections which include a first section and a second section. An actuator system is connected to the flexible structure and includes a number of actuators. The actuator system is capable of changing a configuration of the flexible structure. A controller is connected to the actuator system. The controller is capable of changing a position of a number of actuators within the actuator system. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180146 | MICROVANES FOR AIRCRAFT AFT BODY DRAG REDUCTION - The invention relates a method and apparatus for reducing the drag on aircraft, particularly aircraft with an upswept afterbody. The method includes the steps of positioning a plurality of drag reducing elements on the fuselage of the aircraft, wherein the drag reducing elements are positioned on the fuselage from a position at the breakline of the fuselage and extending toward the tail of the aircraft. In preferred embodiments, each of the plurality of drag reducing elements is positioned such that a first end of the drag reducing element is at an angle of between approximately 15 and 35° nose up relative to the flow of air about the fuselage at the location where the drag reducing element is positioned. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180147 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED SOLENOID VALVES - An apparatus for controlling fluid flow including a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve includes a valve body located outside an instrumentation enclosure, wherein the valve body includes at least one connection port for controlling fluid flow and a valve plunger housing located within the instrumentation enclosure, wherein a solenoid coil is wound around the valve plunger housing portion. The apparatus also includes an instrumentation enclosure wall including an aperture through which the valve plunger housing is inserted into the instrumentation enclosure. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180148 | GASIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING BUBBLE FREE SOLUTIONS OF GAS IN LIQUID - Embodiments disclosed herein can introduce low amounts of gas in a liquid with fast response time and low variation in concentration. In one embodiment, a gas is directed into an inlet on a gas contacting side of a porous element of a contactor and a liquid is directed into an inlet on a liquid contacting side of the porous element of the contactor. The liquid contacting side and the gas contacting side are separated by the porous element and a housing. The gas is removed from an outlet on the gas contacting side of the porous element at a reduced pressure compared to the pressure of the gas flowing into the inlet of the contactor. A liquid containing a portion of the gas transferred into the liquid is removed from an outlet on the liquid contacting side of the porous element, producing a dilute bubble free solution. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180149 | SINGLE DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE PLASMA ACTUATORS WITH IN-PLASMA catalysts AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A single dielectric barrier plasma actuator is disclosed which includes a pair of offset electrodes and a dielectric barrier therebetween which includes a catalyst at least in the area adjacent one of the electrodes for enhancing the force created in the background gas by the actuator. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180150 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fluid delivery system is described which provides stable flow rates over a range of different flow rates and while multiple fluids are being concurrently delivered. The delivery system includes one or more reservoirs each containing a respective fluid to be transferred. The reservoir(s) are positioned within a secondary fluid selected such that the reservoir(s) and their contents, i.e. the fluids to be transferred, float within the secondary fluid. One end of a flow conduit is submerged in each fluid to be transferred. A pressure differential is then induced in the flow conduit whereby fluid flow therein occurs. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180151 | METHOD FOR SAFELY PREVENTING BACKFLOWING IN THE CONVEYING OF A FLUID - A method for reliably avoiding backflow in the transport of a liquid under pressure via a transport pipe ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180152 | Nozzle System for Tank Floor - A nozzle system for mixing contents in a tank and scouring surfaces of debris and sediment is disclosed. The system is capable of use either below or above a tank's liquid content surface as well as being adaptable to flow channels and other surfaces which may become impeded with sediment and debris. The nozzle system includes at least one nozzle receiving fluid from a pump, and a splash plate positioned to deflect a discharged stream from the nozzle in a spread and downward direction. The number and positioning of additional nozzles in the system can be determined by mapping the discharge of each splash plate equipped nozzle and arranging for the desired area of coverage. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180153 | Dual Automatic Dryer and Washing Machine Protective Basin - The Dual Automatic Dryer and Washing Machine Protective Basin is a drip pan sized to fit both a washer and dryer, and to contain leakage from both appliances. The position of the washer and dryer can safely be swapped, and the pan can optionally be provided with an opening directly over a floor drain, which now need not be located under the washing machine. The front wall of the basin can be sized to clear a door or pedestal drawer; alternatively, the basin can have raised spots supporting the feet of the appliance or pedestal, so as to lift doors or drawers above the front wall. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180154 | ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF ACTUATOR PART OF FLUID CONTROL VALVE, AND FLUID CONTROL VALVE FORMED WITH THE STRUCTURE - In an assembling structure of an actuator part of a chemical liquid valve, a cover is formed with a protrusion extending in a radial direction of a valve element, and a cylinder is formed with an engagement part engageable with the protrusion. A cover is placed to hold a spring in a compressed state in the cylinder and make a cap part cover an opening of the cylinder. The protrusion and the engagement part are engaged with each other to integrally connect the cylinder and the cover without separating from each other. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180155 | Universal faucet replacement handle - A faucet handle assembly is described for replacing a handle on a faucet valve stem that is corroded, making it difficult or impossible to attach a replacement handle by traditional methods of a screw or nut. The assembly includes a hollow vertical body ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180156 | Method for heating and/or cooling agricultural related feed additives - A hydronic system for heating and/or cooling fluid feed additives passing through a delivery line is disclosed. The system includes a hydronic heating system which will heat fluid passing through a closed loop radiant line which is closely positioned adjacent a portion of the delivery line extending between the fluid delivery system and the target destination. The system also includes a cooling system which will cool the fluid circulating through the radiant line to cool the delivery line and the fluid feed additive therein. The system of this invention prevents the fluid feed additive from freezing during the cold months and cools the same during warm months. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180157 | FLUIDIZED BED APPARATUS - A perforated plate ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180158 | POLY-METAL HOSE REEL WATER SYSTEM - An inlet conduit assembly for a hose reel assembly includes a clip assembly that is structured to be accessible from the outer side of the frame assembly. The clip assembly is structured to be operated without the use of tools. The clip assembly, essentially, prevents the inlet conduit assembly from being moved axially once installed. In this configuration, a user may quickly and easily actuate the clip assembly to release or engage the inlet conduit assembly. Thus, a user may quickly and easily remove the inlet conduit assembly. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180159 | Valve Box Platform - A valve box platform is disclosed. The valve box platform may include a peripheral wall having a receiving surface for receiving a valve box. The receiving surface may have an elevated peripheral surface that extends around an outer periphery of the receiving surface and a recessed peripheral surface that extends around an inner periphery of the receiving surface. A knockout portion may be positioned within the peripheral wall. The knockout portion may have a protruding portion that comprises a portion of the elevated peripheral surface of the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall may include a U-shaped recess having a rounded receiving portion, the U-shaped recess being aligned with the knockout portion. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180160 | Control Device, And Valve Arrangement Having Such A Control Device - A control device has a control drive for operating a valve or some other apparatus, for example an adjustment device for the pitch angle of a wind rotor, by means of a control element. This control drive is associated with an emergency operating device, via which the control element can be reset in the event of a disturbance, essentially independently of the operation of the control drive. This emergency operating device has an energy store, whose stored energy can be released for resetting. The emergency operating device has a piston, on one side of which the energy store acts and on the other side of which a pressure in a pressure area acts, which pressure | 2011-07-28 |
20110180161 | Distributed control system for a vacuum sewer system - A distributed control system for a vacuum sewer system comprising a suction pipe which is communicated with a vacuum source via a transport conduit ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180162 | Low Profile Buoyancy Adjustment Controller and Valve System for Diver's Vest - A buoyancy adjustment device utilizes an inflation valve connected between the diver's breathing gas supply and a compartment to admit gas into the compartment to increase the diver's buoyancy. An exhaust valve connects between the compartment and the outside of the vest, to release gas from the compartment to the surrounding environment to decrease the diver's buoyancy. A hand-operated controller connected to the inflation valve, when caused to move from a neutral position to an inflation position, actuates the inflation valve and admits gas to the compartment. The hand-operated controller is also connected to the exhaust valve via a flexible pushrod so that, when caused to move from the neutral position to an exhaust position, actuates the exhaust valve and releases gas from the compartment. The flexible push rod is housed in a sleeve that is totally contained within the compartment. Both the inflation valve and the exhaust valve are mounted substantially within the compartment, below the outer wall of the diver's vest and their respective working parts leave only a low profile raised above the outside surface of the vest. A cloth sleeve is positioned inside the front portion of the vest to conveniently store a spare breathing regulator. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180163 | Vacuum relief valve - A vacuum relief valve is provided. The vacuum relief valve includes a valve body, a filter, a valve stem, a valve seal, a valve seat and valve biasing structure. The valve body includes an interior, an inlet side and a tank side. The inlet side is located substantially opposite the tank side. The filter is located at the inlet side. The valve stem is positioned on the interior the valve body. The valve seal is positioned about the valve stem. The valve seat cooperates with the valve seal to seal the vacuum relief valve. The valve biasing structure is located between the valve seal and the tank side. The valve biasing structure is configured to bias the valve seal towards the valve seat. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180164 | Pressure Relief Valve with a Poppet Valve Seal - A pressure relief valve | 2011-07-28 |
20110180165 | Non-Magnetic Latching Servo Actuated Valve - A non-magnetic latching servo actuated valve under the control of a controller comprising a motor in rotational communication with a lead screw. The lead screw advances or retracts a valve stem connected to a valve stem cap. The valve stem cap has a valve stem cap passage. A valve end cap having a valve seat is provided and receives the valve stem cap such that the valve stem cap can contact the valve seat. A pressure relief device or shuttle assembly is positioned internal to the valve stem cap. The shuttle assembly is used for venting build-up downstream pressure through the non-magnetic latching servo actuated valve outlet, through the valve stem cap passage, around the shuttle assembly, through passages, into a pressure chamber, and to the nonmagnetic latching servo actuated valve exit where the fluid vents until the system is in balance. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180166 | HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OF INJECTION CYLINDER IN DIE-CASTING APPARATUS - A hydraulic circuit of an injection cylinder in a die-casting apparatus, which can achieve IN restriction and OUT restriction in a quickly switchable manner with a single circuit and which allows manufacturing of a high-quality molded product. The hydraulic circuit includes: a first pressure oil path supplying pressure oil to the injection cylinder; a second pressure oil path returning the pressure oil from the injection cylinder; a first flow control valve controlling a flow of the pressure oil through the first pressure oil path; a second flow control valve controlling a flow of the pressure oil through the second pressure oil path; a bypass pressure oil path connected to the second pressure oil path for bypassing the second flow control valve; a bypass on-off valve provided on the bypass pressure oil path and opening/closing the bypass pressure oil path with the pressure oil; and a controller controlling each valve. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180167 | CAGE VALVE WITH FLOW TRIM FOR REDUCED FRACTURING - Cage valve, flow trim components and methods for reduced fracturing of flow trim. The valve is of the type having flow trim arranged across an inlet bore and aligned with an outlet bore, and including a stationary tubular cage and an external cylindrical flow collar slidable along the side wall of the cage to cover or uncover one or more flow ports in the cage side wall. The tubular cage is formed such that, at least in the ported portion in which the flow ports are formed, the cage includes a tubular outer cage member and a tubular inner cage member, the inner cage member and the outer cage member being formed from a tungsten carbide material, being concentrically aligned, having a length to span at least the ported portion, and being joined together by bonding at an interface formed between the inner cage member and the outer cage member. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180168 | True Union Quick-Disconnect Cam-Lock End Connector - Disclosed herein is an end connector for fluid communication with a valve. The end connector includes a fitting body and a lock ring for engagement and disengagement therewith. A nut is provided for securing the fitting body to the valve, and hook and chain assembly is provided for securing an eyehole of the lock ring to an end fitting, such as a cap, which is received at an end of the connector opposite the valve. In some aspects, the fitting body includes radially extending lugs, and the lock ring includes radially extending notches corresponding to the lugs. The lock ring, in a first rotational position, is configured to abut against the lugs to inhibit inadvertent removal of the lock ring. The lock ring, in a second rotational position, is configured to have the lugs in alignment with the notches, such that the lock ring can be removed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180169 | Air pump capable of inflating and deflating an inflatable product - An air pump includes a sliding member disposed movably a housing and cooperating with the housing and a partition casing in the housing to define first and second chambers thereamong. The air pump is operable between a deflation state, where air from an inflatable product connected to an air nozzle on the housing into an air impeller chamber in the partition casing through the first chamber and an air inlet in the partition casing is driven by rotation of an air impeller to flow outside the air pump through an air outlet in the partition casing, the second chamber and an first vent unit in housing, and an inflation state, where air flowing from the outside into the air impeller chamber through a second vent unit in the sliding member, an air pipe of the sliding member and the air inlet is driven to flow into the inflatable product through the air outlet, the first chamber and the air nozzle. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180170 | DIRECTIONAL FLOW-CONTROLLED AIR DUCT - The invention relates to a directional flow-controlled air duct having a pliable wall and a plurality of openings for discharging air through the openings. The air duct is characterized in that a number of the plurality of openings are provided with a guiding portion for guiding the air through the openings, such that the guiding portion, when air is discharged through the openings provided with guiding portions, is deflected by the air from the opening, and that the guiding portion resulting in the air, when air discharged through the openings provided with guiding portions, is directed along the guiding portion | 2011-07-28 |
20110180171 | OBSTRUCTIVE CAP FOR A ROTATING HOLLOW TRANSMISSION SHAFT - A sealing plug for a hollow shaft used to impart a rotational speed, the hollow shaft including a first end adapted to be located in a chamber containing lubricant, and a second end adapted to be located outside the chamber. The sealing plug has a substantially cylindrical surface, a first face and a second face for insertion into the first end of the hollow shaft. The plug also includes a cavity that is open at the second face and a first radial duct opening, at one of its ends, at the cavity and, at its opposite end, at the substantially cylindrical surface of the sealing plug. The device is applied particularly in the field of turbomachines equipped with an open rotor. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180172 | HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH FLOW RATE TUBING ASSEMBLY FOR A POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP - A tubing assembly is provided that can comprise a plurality of tubes or lumens that can be disposed within a head of a peristaltic pump. The tubing assembly can provide a flow rate or volume capacity that is generally equal to or greater than that achieved with a comparable prior art tube while operating at higher pressures than that possible using the prior art tube. Further, in accordance with some embodiments, the tubing assembly can achieve a longer working life than a comparable prior art tube, and the load on the pump motor can be reduced such that the pump life is increased and/or a larger pump motor is not required to achieve such advantageous results. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180173 | Tapping Channel for Draining Iron and Metal Melts and Liquid Slags from Metallurgical Containers Such as Blast Furnaces and Melt Furnaces - The invention relates to a tapping channel ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180174 | INSULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM OF INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE - An insulator having an inner surface for covering an exhaust system of an internal-combustion engine includes a cover member having a surface, a joint member formed on the surface of the cover member, and a mat member made of material including at least one of ceramic fibers and glass fibers, the mat member being attached to the cover member through binding of the fibers to the joint member, and the mat member being exposed to form the inner surface. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180175 | Tissue With an Insert Edge and Use of Said Tissue - A woven fabric, especially a jeans fabric, with a ground fabric ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180176 | TANK FILLER NECK - This disclosure relates to a tank filler neck which comprises a housing, in which at least one flow aid and a head part are arranged. The flow aid and the head part, which may be designed with a screw thread, are connected to form an insert, which by insertion in the housing can be connected thereto, a flap comprising a grounding lug being connectable to the head part. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180177 | CABLE ATTACHMENT WITH FILLING MATERIAL - A cable attachment has a body and a plunger. During installation, a filling material binds the cable to the attachment. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180178 | KIT, WITH AN IMPROVE GAUGE, FOR REPAIRING AND INFLATING INFLATABLE ARTICLES, AND RELATIVE METHOD - A kit for repairing and inflating inflatable articles has a compressor assembly; a sealing fluid canister assembly connectable fluidically to the compressor assembly; a pressure sensor connected to the compressor assembly; a display device for displaying a pressure signal generated by the pressure sensor; and control means connected between the pressure sensor and the display device, and designed to cut off the signal to the display device for a predetermined time interval. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180179 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN ASEPTIC FILLING MACHINE - A method for controlling the operation of an aseptic product filling machine includes the steps of performing a pre-production test procedure during a pre-production phase in which at least a set of subcritical control parameters are measured, diagnosed and stored, checking if those subcritical control parameters are within their range, starting a production phase if all of the subcritical control parameters are indeed within their range, and measuring, diagnosing and storing a set of supercritical control parameters and not the subcritical control parameters during the production phase. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180180 | SEALING FLUID CONTAINER ASSEMBLY, AND KIT FOR REPAIRING AND INFLATING INFLATABLE ARTICLES AND EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A CONTAINER - sealing fluid container assembly ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180181 | Gouging Machine for Double Reeds - A gouging machine for cane includes: (a) a base; (b) a cane bed, having a trough disposed parallel to a bottom surface of the cane bed, and having grooves on opposing sides thereof that slope at a groove angle with respect to the bottom surface of the cane bed, the cane bed being affixed to the base so that the trough is parallel to a top surface of the base and to a predetermined line; and (c) clamps, disposed on the opposing sides of the cane bed, each clamp having a tongue that slopes at the groove angle with respect to a clamping surface thereof, which clamping surface is adapted to grip edges of cane placed in the trough of the cane bed, and wherein the tongues of the clamps slidably engage the grooves of the cane bed so that the clamping surface of the clamps are parallel to a bottom of the trough. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180182 | Filiere for Double Reeds - A filiere for trimming cane includes: (a) a body having a trough extending inward from a flat surface; (b) a blade fastened to the body so that a cutting edge extends across the trough; (c) a hold-down mechanism positioned proximate to the blade; and (d) a force application mechanism in contact with the hold-down mechanism which causes the hold-down mechanism to press edges and a center of the cane against the trough proximate the cutting edge. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180183 | VENEER SLICER - A veneer slicer includes a knife, a flitch table for supporting a flitch for movement relative to the knife to slice veneer from the flitch, a flitch table support for movably supporting the flitch table, and at least one of a fluid motor and an electric motor coupled between the flitch table and the flitch table support for moving the flitch table relative to the knife more slowly during one part of the cutting stroke and more rapidly during another part of the cutting stroke. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180184 | SURFACE LASER TREATMENT OF ZR-ALLOY FUEL BUNDLE MATERIAL - A method for treating a Zr-alloy fuel bundle material in a nuclear reactor includes treating a surface of the Zr-alloy fuel bundle material with a laser beam generated by a solid-state laser, and a nuclear reactor including a treated Zr-alloy fuel bundle material. This may reduce the generation of shadow corrosion and/or reduce the propensity for interference between control blade and fuel channel during operation of the nuclear reactor. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180185 | TINNED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A tinned steel sheet includes an Sn-containing plating layer disposed on at least one surface of a steel sheet and in which mass per unit area of Sn is 0.05 to 20 g/m | 2011-07-28 |
20110180186 | METHOD AND SOLUTION FOR COATING METALLIC SURFACES WITH A PHOSPHATING SOLUTION CONTAINING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, METALLIC OBJECT PRODUCED AND USE OF THE OBJECT - A method for the treatment or pre-treatment of surfaces of metal objects by means of an acidic, aqueous solution containing zinc and phosphate. The phosphating solution contains between 0.1-10 g/L, zinc, 4-50 g/L phosphate calculated as PO | 2011-07-28 |
20110180187 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING GRAIN-ORIENTED SILICON STEEL CONTAINING COPPER - A method of manufacturing oriented Si steel containing Cu with high electric-magnetic property comprises: hot rolling slab; after first cold rolling, heating it to 800° C. or higher temperature and performing intermediate decarburization annealing in a protective atmosphere with P | 2011-07-28 |
20110180188 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH STRENGTH TITANIUM - Certain embodiments of a method for increasing the strength and toughness of a titanium alloy include plastically deforming a titanium alloy at a temperature in an alpha-beta phase field of the titanium alloy to an equivalent plastic deformation of at least a 25% reduction in area. After plastically deforming the titanium alloy in the alpha-beta phase field, the titanium alloy is not heated to or above the beta transus temperature of the titanium alloy. After plastic deformation, the titanium alloy is heat treated at a heat treatment temperature less than or equal to the beta transus temperature minus 20° F. (11.1° C.). | 2011-07-28 |
20110180189 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion; three or more circumferential direction grooves; width direction grooves; and lines of land portions. When a tread center area and tread shoulder areas are sectioned at centerlines of the circumferential direction grooves in outermost sides in the tire width direction, a ratio G=(A+B)/X of a sum A+B of a groove area A of the circumferential direction grooves and a groove area B of the width direction grooves to a contact area X of the tread portion is in a range of G≦0.25, a ratio S=B/(A+B) of the groove area B to the sum A+B is in a range of 0.252011-07-28 | |
20110180190 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire having a tread portion including land portions formed by vertical grooves provided in a tire circumferential direction and lateral grooves provided so as to intersect with the vertical grooves, the lateral grooves being disposed in the tire circumferential direction having a plurality of pitches P | 2011-07-28 |
20110180191 | UNDULATED PROGRESSIVE TIRE MOLD ELEMENT - Particular embodiments of the present invention include an undulating sipe mold member ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180192 | Drive axle seal body and tire inflation system - A sealing body disposed about a rotating drive axle and forming an air chamber thereabout. The drive axle is provided with an air conduit extending therein and communicating air from the air chamber to the center of the drive axle and for delivery to tires via the wheel at the center of the axle flange. The sealing body includes an air conduit in communication with the air chamber, and is configured to secure to remain stationary about the drive axle axially rotating therein. The sealing body is typically disposed between the drive axle splines and the wheel and forms an air seal thereabout. The sealing body may comprise of a plurality of parts when the splines have a greater diameter than the remainder of the drive axle, but may also comprise of a unitary body configured to be axially disposed over the splines when the splines have a diameter consistent with the drive axle. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180193 | Puncture-Resistant Air-Impermeable Laminate for an Inflatable Article - Airtight and puncture-resistant multilayer elastomer laminate that can be used in particular in an inflatable article, such as a pneumatic tire for a vehicle, comprising at least the following three layers (phr signifying parts by weight per hundred parts of rubber (elastomer) in each composition considered): as an airtight first layer, a first elastomer composition comprising at least 50 phr of a diene elastomer; as a puncture-resistant second layer, a self-sealing second elastomer composition comprising at least 50 phr of a saturated thermoplastic stirene elastomer and more than 200 phr of an extender oil; as an adhesive third layer or interphase between the above two layers, a third composition comprising at least 30 phr of an unsaturated thermoplastic stirene elastomer. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180194 | RUN-FLAT DEVICE - A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180195 | COMPOUNDING SILICA-REINFORCED RUBBER WITH LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) EMISSION - Alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds are described. The alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds contain an alkoxysilane group that participates in an alkoxysilane-silica reaction as a silica dispersing agent in rubber, with the release of zero to about 0.1% by weight of the rubber of volatile organic compounds (VOC), especially alcohol, during compounding and further processing. Further described are methods for making alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, methods for making vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, and pneumatic tires comprising a component that contains alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180196 | System And Method For Making Tapered Looped Suture - A mounting assembly for use in forming a looped suture is provided. The anvil assembly includes a first anvil configured to operate with a welding assembly to join a first length of a thread and a second length of the thread to form a loop in the thread. The first anvil is selectively movable in at least first and second directions relative to a welding assembly. The anvil assembly may further include a second anvil configured to operate with a trimming assembly to remove excess thread from the loop, wherein the second anvil is selectively movable in at least first and second directions relative to the trimming assembly. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180197 | MEDICAL CAPSULE HOUSING FORMED BY THERMAL WELDING - A capsule-type medical apparatus includes a distal-end cover which is formed in a substantially hemispherical dome shape, the distal-end cover having an open bonding end portion; a drum portion cover which is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, the drum portion cover having an open bonding end portion; a function executing unit which executes a predetermined preset function, the function executing unit being accommodated in the drum portion cover; and an electric storage unit which accumulates drive electric power for driving the function executing unit, wherein the bonding end portion of the distal-end cover and the bonding end portion of the drum portion cover are subjected to a surface treatment, the bonding end portion of the distal-end cover and the bonding end portion of the drum portion cover are bonded after the surface treatment to form an outer casing which has a capsule shape insertable into a test subject and which seals an inside in a liquid tight manner. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180198 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A purpose of the present invention is to provide a conductive paste which is capable to prevent the structural defect and to provide a method for producing electronic components including an internal electrode layer formed by the conductive paste. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180199 | Powder -metallurgy braze preform and method of use - A method of fabricating and using a braze preform, the method comprising cold pressing a powdered brazing material in a die, thereby forming a braze preform in the die. The braze preform can then be diffusion brazed to a damaged component to repair the component. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180200 | METHOD FOR INTERCHANGING INDICIA OF TIRE MOLDS - A method selectively forms indicia of a tire sidewall. The method includes the steps of engaging a surface of an uncured tire by a first indicia forming member of a tire mold member, detaching the first indicia forming member from the tire mold member by a hand tool, and securing a second indicia forming member to the tire mold member by an impact device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180201 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OUTER LIMITING ELEMENT FOR A SLIDING BOARD BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SLIDING BOARD BODY EQUIPPED THEREWITH - The invention relates to a method for producing an outer limiting element for a sliding board body, such as a ski or a snowboard, and a method for producing a sliding board body equipped with said limiting element. The limiting element is formed by a one-piece part component composed of at least one cover layer and at least one part of the strengthening top band. The limiting element is then connected in a subsequent method step to the additional components of the sliding board body, such as its running surface and its strengthening lower band. It is essential in this case that the limiting element prior to connection with the additional components of the sliding board body is connected to at least one strip-like side wall element forming a lateral wall section of the sliding board body, in that the at least one strip-like side wall element is adhered to at least one longitudinal side edge of the cover layer or to the top band arranged on the lower side of the cover layer. The corresponding production method enables as far as possible an inexpensive and error-free production sequence for creating a high quality sliding board body with combined shell and side wall construction. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180202 | IMAGING PROCESS FOR FLOORING MATERIAL - A method is provided for imaging vinyl flooring material. Images are formed on vinyl flooring material having enhanced thermomechanical properties using heat activated imaging methods. Minimum shrinkage of the flooring substrate and minimum image deformation are provided by the invention. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180203 | Laser induced thermal imaging apparatus and method of manufacturing organic light emitting display device using the same - A laser induced thermal imaging (LITI) apparatus includes a stage configured to support an acceptor substrate and a supporting portion configured to support a donor film and to move the donor film up and down relative to the stage so as to adjust a distance between the acceptor substrate and the donor film. The donor film includes a thin film to be disposed on the acceptor substrate. The stage includes a discharging outlet through which gas between the acceptor substrate and the donor film is discharged to the outside. The LITI apparatus may be used to laminate a film on an acceptor substrate including an organic light emitting display device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180204 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL TO AN OBJECT - Apparatus and method for applying a label to an object. The apparatus includes a label assembly retaining device, a first object alignment element, and a second object alignment element movable with respect to the first object alignment element. The object alignment elements are movable to size the apparatus to the object, and desirably to form a chute through which the object can be lowered or dropped onto exposed adhesive of the label below. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180205 | CARRIER FOR MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a carrier for manufacturing a substrate, including: an insulation layer including a first metal layer formed on one side or both sides thereof; a second metal layer formed on one side of the first metal layer; and a third metal layer formed on one side of the second metal layer, wherein the second metal layer has a lower melting point than the first metal layer or the third metal layer. The carrier is advantageous in that a build up layer can be separated from a carrier by heating, so that a routing process is not required, with the result that the size of a substrate does not change when the build up layer is separated from the carrier, thereby reusing to the carrier and maintaining the compatibility between the substrate and manufacturing facilities. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180206 | Method of providing conductive structures in a multi-foil system and multifoil system comprising same - According to one aspect, the invention provides a method of providing conductive structures between two foils in a multi-foil system. The system comprises at least two foils, from which at least one foil comprises a terminal. The method comprises the steps of (in any order) providing at least one solid state adhesive layer, patterning adhesive layer with through-holes; filling the through-holes with conductive material, so as to form the conductive structure, connected to the terminal; and bonding the at least two foils. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180207 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THERMOSETTING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a process for forming a cured, partially cured or uncured thermosetting material, comprising: | 2011-07-28 |
20110180208 | METHOD FOR LAMINATING PREPREG, METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND PREPREG ROLL - A method for laminating a prepreg contributing to decrease in layer thickness and having high productivity, a method for producing a printed wiring board by the method for laminating the prepreg, and a prepreg roll used for the method for laminating the prepreg are provided. The method involves: 1) preparing a prepreg roll comprising a prepreg comprising at least a core layer, a first resin layer, a second resin layer, being thicker than the first resin layer, and a supporting base film which covers the first resin layer, wherein the prepreg with the supporting base film is rolled up into a roll; 2) unreeling the prepreg with the supporting base film from the prepreg roll, peeling off the peelable film if the second resin layer is covered with the peelable film, and layering the prepreg with the supporting base film on a circuit board so that the second resin layer side of the prepreg with the supporting base film faces a circuit of the circuit board; 3) vacuum laminating the prepreg; and 4) smoothing a surface of the first resin layer contacting the supporting base film by hot press. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180209 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WIND TURBINE BLADE SHELL PART COMPRISING A MAGNETISABLE MATERIAL - A method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade shell part comprising fibre material impregnated with cured resin is described. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a first mould part having a first forming surface with a contour that defines at least a part of an outer surface of turbine blade shell part, b) arranging fibre material in the first mould part, the fibre material comprising fibres of a magnetisable material, c) providing a resin in the first mould part simultaneous with and/or subsequent to step b), and d) curing the resin in order to form the wind turbine blade shell part or wind turbine blade. The fibre material is retained against the first forming surface by use of magnet means during step b) and/or step c). | 2011-07-28 |
20110180210 | PRESSURE BONDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - To provide a pressure bonding apparatus comprising a plurality of pressure bonding units comprising pressing members including pressing surfaces for pressing objects against pressure bonding areas on edge portions of a substrate and edge portion support members for supporting the edge portions of the substrate, the plurality of pressure bonding units arranged in a row along a first direction, a protection sheet supplying device for supplying along the first direction a protection sheet that has a width more than at least twice a width of the pressing surfaces of the pressing members in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and that protects the pressing surfaces by being interposed between the pressing surfaces of the pressing members and the objects and for suspending the protection sheet under tension along the first direction between the plurality of pressing members and the edge portion support members, and a second direction sheet moving device for moving the protection sheet in a range not smaller than the width of the pressing surfaces of the pressing members in the second direction and changing contact positions of the pressing members on the protection sheet in the second direction. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180211 | Method for Joining Two Components - The invention relates to a method for joining a first component ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180212 | Plasma Processing Chamber for Bevel Edge Processing - Chambers for processing a bevel edge of a substrate are provided. One such chamber includes a bottom electrode defined to support a substrate in the chamber. The bottom electrode has a bottom first level for supporting the substrate and a bottom second level near an outer edge of bottom electrode. The bottom second level is defined at a step below the bottom first level. Further included is a top electrode oriented above the bottom electrode. The top electrode having a top first level and a top second level, where the top first level is opposite the bottom first level and the top second level is opposite the bottom second level. The top second level is defined at a step above the top first level. A bottom ring mount oriented at the bottom second level is included. The bottom ring mount includes a first adjuster for moving a bottom permanent magnet toward and away from the top electrode. Further included is a top ring mount oriented at the top second level. The top ring mount includes a second adjuster for moving a top permanent magnet toward and away from the bottom electrode. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180213 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A ratio between gas conductances of a main gas passage and a plurality of branch gas passages is increased. A plasma processing apparatus is an apparatus for plasma-processing an object to be processed by exciting gas, and includes a processing container; a gas supply source for supplying a desired gas; a main gas passage distributing the gas supplied from the gas supply source; a plurality of branch gas passages connected to a lower stream side of the main gas passage; a plurality of throttle portions formed on the plurality of branch gas passages to narrow the branch gas passages; and one, two, or more gas discharging holes per each of the branch gas passages, for discharging the gas that has passed through the plurality of throttle portions formed on the plurality of branch gas passages into the processing container. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180214 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ADHERING AND BUILDING BELT MEMBER - A belt member on a supply conveyor is transferred onto a building drum from an inclined distal end portion while holding on both side edge portions in the width direction thereof. A supply conveyor places the belt member thereon and a hand device which includes holding members, extending in the feeding direction of the supply conveyor. In a state that a distal end portion of the belt member on the supply conveyor is held on a lower surface of the press plates, of the hand device, the belt member is transferred to the building drum along with a feeding operation of the supply conveyor and, at the same time, the belt member is adhered by pressing to a peripheral surface of the building drum from a distal end portion thereof while rotating the building drum along with the transfer of the belt member. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180215 | MESH DISPENSER - A dispensing device configured to operate with an adhesive backed mesh and backing film for tissue bonding is disclosed. The dispensing device provides for low-friction, low force pay-out of a desired length of an adhesive backed mesh to a wound site. The device prevents or eliminates distortion of the mesh prior to application to the wound site, and includes means for reducing or eliminating binding during use. The dispensing device is configured to operate in a “forward” mode (substrate to which mesh is applied passes beneath applicator after mesh is applied) to provide essentially an unobstructed view of the wound site during use. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180216 | LAMINATED CORE, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED CORE, AND STATOR - A laminated core block includes a plurality of core members made of magnetic sheets stacked one on top of another, the plurality of core members including first and second core members which adjoin in a laminating direction, and a thermoplastic resin strand placed between the first and second core members. The thermoplastic resin strand is arranged to pass along one side surface of the first core member, between the first and second core members and along a side surface of the second core member on a side opposite to the aforementioned side surface of the first core member in this order. The first and second core members are bonded to each other by melting and curing the thermoplastic resin strand. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180217 | DISPENSER WITH TRANSFER HEAD - A dispenser with a transfer head includes a feeding roller placed within a case provided with an opening, and supporting a transfer tape T so as to be capable of being fed; a take-up roller for taking up a base material tape that has been used to transfer; a transfer roller for transferring a transfer agent; an interlocking mechanism for rotating the feeding roller and the take-up roller in an interlocking manner; a holding member provided on the opening side in a front/back direction so as to be capable of moving forward and backward; and a rotational frame for supporting the feeding roller, the take-up roller and the transfer roller, wherein when a pressing force is applied to the case while the holding member abuts against a surface to be transferred P, the transfer head is relatively projected, and moved on the surface P with pressing thereto so that the transfer agent can be transferred. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180218 | SEMI-AUTOMATED REWORKABILITY PROCESS FOR DE-BONDING A DISPLAY - A method for reworking a bonded display (e.g., a bonded LCD) having a substrate (e.g., plate or film) adhesively bonded to a face (e.g., front face) of the display. The method provides for efficient and clean removal of the substrate from the bonded display when necessary (e.g., when defect(s) are present) to afford a de-bonded display that is undamaged such that the resulting de-bonded display (e.g., de-bonded LCD) can subsequently be re-bonded as a component in a device being manufactured. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180219 | REPLACEABLE SHADE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A replaceable shade system and method of using it according to certain embodiments of the invention may include at least one at least one replaceable shade, a permanent shade, and a means for attaching the at least one replaceable shade to the permanent shade. The replaceable shade system may further include an image applied to the at least one replaceable shade. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180220 | SHUTTER LATTICE - A lattice with lifting ring has a front strip and a rear strip arranged at interval, which are extended to define a top and a bottom. Multiple blade sustaining portions are linked between the front and rear strips at interval. A connecting and positioning portion is integrally formed on top of the front and rear strips. The connecting and positioning portion of a straight pattern eliminates the problem of cutting off several blade sustaining portions. A pair of lifting rings are integrally formed on the end of said connecting and positioning portion at top of the front and rear strips. A threading portion is formed on said lifting ring for positioning onto a preset retaining location of the existing shutter's rotary braking seat. When the lattice is assembled onto the rotary braking seat, the lifting rings can be used for sleeving onto the retaining location of the rotary braking seat. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180221 | WINDOW BLIND ASSEMBLY - A window blind assembly includes a window blind unit, a protection unit, and a control unit. The window blind unit includes a mounting seat and a shading member that has a front surface and a rear surface. The protection unit includes a protection cord that is connected to the window blind unit, and a plurality of support rings connected to the protection cord. Select ones of the support rings are connected also to the rear surface of the shading member. The control unit includes a driver that is mounted to the mounting seat, and a cord that has a connecting segment and an extending segment. The connecting segment extends through the driver and the shading member, passes through the support rings, and is connected to the shading member of the window blind unit at a bottom end thereof. The extending segment is opposite to the connecting segment. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180222 | Window Blind - A window blind includes a mounting seat, a window blind unit, and a protection unit. The window blind unit includes a shading member mounted to the mounting seat, a driver disposed on the mounting seat, and a cord. The cord has a connecting segment extending through and connected to the shading member, and a pulling segment passed through and at least partially extending outside of the driver. The shading member is moveable between a fully unfolded position and a fully folded position by manipulation of the pulling segment of the cord and by cooperation of the cord with the driver. The protection unit includes a protection sleeve and a plurality of connecting components spaced vertically apart from each other and interconnecting the protection sleeve and the shading member. The protection sleeve has a passage through which the connecting segment of the cord extends. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180223 | TISSUE PAPERMAKING MACHINE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TISSUE PAPER WEB - A tissue papermaking machine is described, comprising a wet section ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180224 | Processes for preparing coated printing papers using hardwood mechanical pulps - The present invention provides a process for preparing a coated printing paper, comprising the steps of making a base paper from a stuff containing a hardwood-derived mechanical pulp (LMP) and applying a coating solution containing a pigment and an adhesive by an on-machine coater to provide a coating layer, wherein said steps are continuously performed on machine. According to the present invention, coated printing papers having high quality can be efficiently prepared with high runnability. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180225 | PANELS INCLUDING RENEWABLE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING - A panel includes about 0.1% to about 95% by weight of a renewable component. The panel has at least one of a CAC value of at least about 25, an NRC value of at least about 0.25 and an STC of at least about 25. A method for manufacturing such panels is also provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180226 | METHOD FOR INCREASING GLUEABILITY OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD - The present invention is directed to a method of treatment for paper or board including an oligoester, obtained by polycondensation of a) from 40 to 52 mol % of one or more dicarboxylic acids or esters thereof, b) from 10 to 40 mol % of ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol, c) from 3 to 20 mol % of polyethylene glycol, d) from 0.5 to 10 mol % of a water-soluble addition product of from 5 to 80 mol of an alkylene oxide with 1 mol of C | 2011-07-28 |
20110180227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSUMABLE-PATTERN CASTING - A method of making a casting is disclosed. At least one support member has at least one first portion and a plurality of second portions connected to a mold core. The mold core is positioned at least in part in a sealed interior volume of a negative mold. The first portion is positioned outside the interior volume. The second portions are positioned at least in part inside the interior volume. A consumable pattern material is introduced into the negative mold to create a consumable pattern. The support member is disposed at least in part outside the consumable pattern. The consumable pattern is removed from the negative mold. A shell is formed around the consumable pattern. A casting material is introduced into an interior of the shell to create a final casting. The support member is disposed at least in part outside the final casting. A mold core is also described. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180228 | CASTING METHOD AND CASTING APPARATUS - A casting apparatus has a long cooling jig inclined with respect to a vertical direction. A melt is supplied to and flowed on a bottom surface of the cooling jig, whereby a solid phase is generated in the melt to obtain a semi-solid slurry, and the semi-solid slurry is transferred into and solidified in a cavity of a mold to obtain a casting. The casting apparatus further has a release agent application unit, and a release agent is applied by the application unit to the bottom surface of the cooling jig in a direction toward a supply of the melt at an angle of less than 90° to the bottom surface before supplying the melt to the cooling jig. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180229 | Crucible For Use In A Directional Solidification Furnace - A directional solidification furnace comprises a crucible assembly including a crucible for containing a melt having walls and a base with an opening therein, a crucible support for supporting the crucible, and a lid covering the crucible. A plate is received in the opening in the base. The plate has a higher thermal conductivity than that of the base. The base can include a composite having an additive such that the composite base has a higher thermal conductivity than a comparable without the additive. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180230 | Self Positioning Of The Steel Blank In The Graphite Mold - A down hole casting assembly and a method for assembling the down hole casting assembly. The down hole casting assembly includes a mold and a blank coupled to the mold. The mold includes an internal surface surrounding a cavity formed therein and one or more junk slot displacements formed along at least a portion of the internal surface. The junk slot displacement includes a top edge. The blank includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a bottom edge extending from at least a portion of the upper portion to at least a portion of the lower portion. At least a portion of the bottom edge is coupleable to at least a portion of the top edge. The portion of the bottom edge that couples to the portion of the top edge is complementary in shape so that the blank is positionable within the cavity in a repeatable manner. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180231 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS CASTING MOLD AND A CONTINUOUS CASTING MOLD PRODUCED BY THIS METHOD - A continuous casting mold having at least one mechanically machined surface that is in contact with molten material during normal use of the mold in order to achieve a uniform distribution of the heat flux over the mold. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180232 | HEAT EXCHANGE AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR RETORTING APPARATUS - An apparatus for the heat treatment of a product, in particular a product contained within a hermetically sealed pouch or other plastic container, the apparatus having, a heating unit to contain a product as product is brought towards a treatment temperature and pressure, a sterilization unit to contain product at a predetermined treatment temperature and pressure to sterilize product, and a cooling unit to bring a product from the treatment temperature and pressure towards ambient; each unit being selectively sealable from another unit, the apparatus further having: a plurality of conduits carrying heat-exchange fluids allowing heat to be transferred between units; and having a heater, preferably producing steam, to supply heat to the apparatus; a heat-exchange unit enabling heat energy to be transferred from one conduit to another; and a hot well to retain a reservoir of heat exchange fluid at the highest temperature required by the apparatus. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180233 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY OF A SHOWERHEAD - An apparatus for controlling thermal uniformity of a substrate-facing surface of a showerhead is provided herein. In some embodiments, the thermal uniformity of the substrate facing surface of the showerhead may be controlled to be more uniform. In some embodiments, the thermal uniformity of the substrate facing surface of the showerhead may be controlled to be non-uniform in a desired pattern. In some embodiments, an apparatus for controlling thermal uniformity of a substrate-facing surface of a showerhead may include a showerhead having a substrate facing surface and one or more plenums for providing one or more process gases through a plurality of gas distribution holes formed through the substrate facing surface of the showerhead; and a plurality of flow paths having a substantially equivalent fluid conductance disposed within the showerhead to flow a heat transfer fluid. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180234 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchange unit ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180235 | MICROSCALE HEAT OR HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER SYSTEM - Microscale, monolithic heat or heat and mass transfer systems: a plurality of shims ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110180236 | Vortical boiling phenomenon based water cooling block - A convective cooling cell is providing the vortical boiling regime of flow of coolant inside of it that allows exploiting important advantages of the vortical boiling phenomenon: highest coefficient of the heat transfer at very small increase of the hydro-resistance, unchangeable or even increasing performance (thermo-resistance) at increase of the coolant's discharge, and anti-adhesive action of stream inside the cooling cell. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180237 | WELDING A METAL PRODUCT - A method of forming a welded metal product from a workpiece, comprising a sheet and a counterpart to which the sheet is to be welded, consisting in the steps of:
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20110180238 | Thermal interface device - The invention is for an apparatus and method for removal of waste heat from heat-generating components including high-power solid-state analog electronics such as being developed for hybrid-electric vehicles, solid-state digital electronics, light-emitting diodes for solid-state lighting, semiconductor laser diodes, photo-voltaic cells, anodes for x-ray tubes, and solids-state laser crystals. Liquid coolant is flowed in one or more closed channels having a substantially constant radius of curvature. Suitable coolants include electrically conductive liquids (including liquid metals) and ferrofluids. The former may be flowed by magneto-hydrodynamic effect or by electromagnetic induction. The latter may be flowed by magnetic forces. Alternatively, an arbitrary liquid coolant may be used and flowed by an impeller operated by electromagnetic induction or by magnetic forces. The coolant may be flowed at very high velocity to produce very high heat transfer rates and allow for heat removal at very high flux. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180239 | COOLING STRUCTURE FOR STATOR - A cooling structure for a stator configured with a cooling medium distributing member formed with a plurality of discharge openings, and a distributing path, wherein the distributing path has a plurality of chambers separated by a partition wall, and an inter-chamber communication passage that is formed in the partition wall and communicates between the adjacent chambers. The cooling medium distributing member includes at least one cooling medium distributing chamber that divides the distributing path to a plurality of inter-chamber communication passages, and also includes a plurality of discharge chambers. The plurality of inter-chamber communication passages formed in the partition wall are formed with a ratio of an opening width between the different inter-chamber communication passages set according to a ratio of a sum of opening cross-sectional areas of all of the cooling medium discharge openings which are located downstream of each of the inter-chamber communication passages. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180240 | CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER AND HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A heat dissipation device includes a centrifugal blower and fins. The centrifugal blower includes a housing defining a space therein, and an impeller rotatably disposed in the space of the housing. The housing includes a bottom plate, an opposite top plate defining an air inlet therein, and a sidewall disposed between the bottom plate and the top plate. The sidewall defines an air outlet therein. The top plate further defines an opening therein between the air inlet and the air outlet. The opening is spaced from the air inlet via a partition rib. The impeller is located corresponding to the air inlet of the top plate, for driving air to enter the housing via the air inlet and the opening and to leave the housing via the air outlet. The fins are disposed on the bottom plate and located at the air outlet of the centrifugal blower. | 2011-07-28 |
20110180241 | Multifluid Heat Exchanger - A heat exchanger has a pair of heat exchange conduits having adjacent primary heat exchange surfaces thermally coupled together for the transfer of heat energy between the conduits. A third fluid conduit has a primary heat transfer surface thermally coupled to the primary heat transfer surfaces of the pair of fluid conduits, so that heat can be transferred between any one of the fluid conduits and each of the other fluid conduits. | 2011-07-28 |