32nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140216476 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STRAP RETAINING DEVICES - A strap retaining device having an actuation arm that may engage a retaining tab is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the strap retaining device includes a frame, a retention tab pivotally connected to the frame, and an actuation arm connected to the frame and having a first actuation element movable towards the retention tab from a neutral position to an actuated. The first actuation ramp is movable in a first plane to cause the retention tab to move in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216477 | Pleated filtering face piece respirator - A pleated molded filtering face piece respirator to be worn upon the face of a wearer and for providing filtering including at least one layer of moldable flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material for providing a plurality of perforations for allowing for the free passage of air through the openwork plastic. A layer of moldable filter material for filtering impurities in the air, the one layer of flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material and the layer of filter material for filtering impurities in the air lying one on top of the other to form a moldable multilayer of flexible plastic material and filter material. The moldable multilayer of flexible plastic material and filter material are pleated into pleated material and molded to form the pleated filtering face piece respirator to a desired configuration where the one layer of openwork flexible plastic material forms a support layer to carry the layer of filter material. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216478 | MULTILAYERED NONWOVEN FABRIC WITH ANTI-ALLERGIC EFFECT - Provided are a multi-layered nonwoven fabric, comprising: an outer layer formed of a spunlaced nonwoven fabric including at least one of a bamboo fiber and a polyethyleneterephthalate (PET)-based fiber; a middle layer formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric; and an inner layer formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric or a melt blown-spunlaced nonwoven fabric, wherein the outer layer comprises an allergen inactivation agent; a method of manufacturing the same; and an anti-allergic product including the same. The multi-layered nonwoven fabric can exhibit good air permeability and weatherability, and even more, can inactivate an allergen and thus exhibit anti-allergic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216479 | DUST MASK - The present invention relates to a dust mask. The dust mask of the present invention comprises: a mask main body in a shape enclosing the nose and mouth areas; a ring-shaped eyepiece, the outer perimeter of which is bound to the periphery of the main body; and a shape retainer detachably provided on an inner surface of the main body. In particular, the shape retainer is a thin film which is not pervious to fluid and which has an intake hole and a discharge hole, an outer perimeter contacting a joining portion between the main body and the eyepiece, and a contactless passage connected from the end of the outer perimeter to the intake hole by means of a plurality of projecting guides radially formed on a surface thereof. The dust mask of the present invention does not exhibit loss of filtering ability of the mask main body caused by contact. Thus, the dust filtering efficiency of the dust mask is significantly improved over conventional masks. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216480 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER SYSTEMS - A device includes a core, a membrane, at least one first electrode coupled to the core, at least one second electrode coupled to the core or the membrane and a collapsible electroactive polymer element. The collapsible polymer element is configured to extend from or extend around at least a portion of the core where the element is in an expanded configuration without application of a voltage and in a collapsed configuration with the application of the voltage or in a collapsed configuration without application of a voltage and in an expanded configuration with the application of the voltage. The voltage is applied via the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216481 | VEGETABLE BASED TOBACCO ALTERNATIVES AND ARTICLES COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed are compositions suitable for use as alternatives or substitutes for natural tobacco. Disclosed compositions include combustible products comprising leafy material from one or more plants classified in the brassicaceae or spinnacia plant family. Also disclosed are methods for the manufacture and use of the disclosed compositions. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216482 | ORNAMENTAL WRAP FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND METHOD FOR WRAPPING AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - A cover for use with an electronic cigarette assembly is provided. The cover includes a sheet defining at least one cutout that generally corresponds in size to a push button of the electronic cigarette assembly, and an adhesive layer applied to one side of the sheet for adhering the sheet to the cover. A related method of applying the cover to an electronic cigarette assembly is also provided. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216483 | Portable Vaporization Apparatus - A portable vaporization apparatus is a is a compact re-useable apparatus that attaches to an existing electrical source, such as a battery pack of an existing electronic cigarette/personal vaporizer, in order to vaporize a plurality of dried solid compounds as well as liquid compounds with a low viscosity into an inhalable aerosol. The portable vaporization apparatus utilizes a mouth piece, a lower housing which contains an interior chamber, a battery mount, and a wickless ceramic heating element. The ceramic heating element is securely engaged to the battery mount which is engaged to the lower housing forming a hermetic seal at the lower portion. The ceramic heating element is positioned within the interior chamber while the upper portion of the interior chamber is temporarily sealed by the mouth piece. With vaporizable material in the interior chamber, the user would connect the electrical source powering the ceramic heating element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216484 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - This invention relates to an electronic cigarette includes an atomizer and a power supply element for charging the atomizer. The power supply element is a farad capacitor. The electronic cigarette of the present invention utilizes the farad capacitor instead of the traditional batteries to charge, so as to achieve the technical effects of safely and reliably charging and discharging, charging rapidly, and having more charging and discharging times and simple structure, and being manufactured at lower cost. In addition, the volume of the farad capacitor is small; therefore, releasing more internal space of the electronic cigarette for other elements. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216485 | INSULATING - Thermal insulation comprising a boundary comprising a first boundary section, a second boundary section and a third boundary section which connects the first and second boundary sections together; and an internal insulating region inside the boundary and configured to thermally insulate the first boundary section from the second boundary section; wherein the third boundary section follows an indirect path between the first and second boundary sections. An apparatus configured to volatilize components of smokable material, comprising the insulation, is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216486 | CIGARETTE MAINSTREAM SMOKE COMPONENT ADSORBENT AND CIGARETTE FILTER - The present invention provides a cigarette mainstream smoke component adsorbent including particulate activated carbon, and a glucan film supported by the particulate activated carbon. Also, the present invention provides a cigarette filter including the cigarette mainstream smoke component adsorbent. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216487 | POROUS CARBON AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - Embodiments of the invention relate to porous carbon and methods of preparing porous carbon. In some embodiments, the prepared porous carbon exhibits eithanced selectivity for hydrogen cyanide (HCN), In one embodiment, the method comprises impregnating activated carbon with a metal oxide, such as zinc oxide. The carbon is suitable for use in smoke filtration. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216488 | SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES ON A TAPE STRIP - The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to a system and method for attaching, the artificial eyelashes to a tape strip. The system includes an elongated strip having an edge that runs along a length of the elongated strip. A plurality of artificial eyelashes are attached along the length of the elongated strip, each of the artificial eyelashes having a lash end, with the artificial eyelashes attached with the strip such that the lash ends are not flush with the edge of the elongated strip. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216489 | COMBINATION CURLER AND PRE-MOISTENED APPLICATOR - Embodiments of the present invention relate to devices and methods for applying cosmetic products. One embodiment comprises a pre-moistened applicator configured for single use to provide a hygienic application of a cosmetic product such as mascara to the eyes, the pre-moistened applicator comprising a body member comprising a plurality of extensions configured for engagement with a user's eyelashes, an attachment member configured for removable attachment to an external apparatus, a reservoir comprising a cosmetic product, and an individually-sealed package to enclose the pre-moistened applicator. Such a pre-moistened applicator can make application of a cosmetic product more convenient and hygienic. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216490 | APPLICATOR - An applicator having a concave surface comprising a non-absorbing elastomeric material is effective in topically compositions to minimize the appearance of fine facial hair on women. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216491 | Aerosol Dispensing Attachment - An aerosol spray dispensing comb for applying an aerosolized spray compound to strands of hair through multiple prongs comprising a connection for fluidly mating with a receiving connection in an aerosol can spray nozzle, at least two hollow prongs for dispensing an aerosolized spray, with each of the hollow prongs having proximal and distal ends and lateral sides with a plurality of apertures along the lateral sides. The proximal ends are fluidly attached to the connection in the aerosol can and the distal ends are closed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216492 | METHOD FOR ASSESSING HAIR CONDITIONS AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR PRESCRIPTION OF CUSTOMIZED COSMETIC TREATMENT AND/OR PRODUCT - It describes a method for assessing hair conditions, conceived to prescribe a customized cosmetic treatment and/or product, comprising the following steps: A) obtaining information about the hair of at least one user by means of at least one questionnaire with at least one question that combines parameters of tactile perception of hair with at least three attributes, defined by softness, combing and coarseness; B) inserting the information obtained in step A in a matrix for classification of hair damages, in order to obtain at least one classification about the hair conditions of the user; C) associating the classification about the hair condition of the user obtained in step B with the characteristics of at least one cosmetic product stored in a database that stores registrations of at least one cosmetic product, in order to obtain at least one result about the customized cosmetic treatment and/or product; and D) prescribing to the user at least one customized cosmetic treatment and/or product according to the result obtained in step C. It is also describes a system for diagnosing the hair conditions by using at least one matrix for classification of hair damages and one database. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216493 | HAIR STRAIGHTENING IRON - A hair straightening iron including and an air heating device in air flow with the blower. The hair straightening iron includes a hose functionally coupled to the blower. The hair straightening iron includes an iron in airflow communication with the air heating device. The iron includes a body consisting essentially of a material having a thermal conductivity of greater than about 0.1 kW/(m*K). The iron includes an interior channel within the body having an effective ratio of channel area to cross-sectional flow area greater than about 90. The interior channel includes a plurality of heat transfer vanes. The iron includes a straight edge extending along a length of the body and including an elongated nozzle extending along a majority of the length of the straight edge through which heated air exits the iron. The nozzle includes an array of holes. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216494 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - A hair styling device is described, having a body defining a chamber adapted to accommodate a length of hair, with the length of hair being styled while it is located within the chamber. The chamber has a primary opening through which the length of hair may pass into the chamber. A rotatable element is provided which is adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the primary opening. An elongate member is located within the chamber, the length of hair being wound around the elongate member by the rotatable element. The device has a pressing part adapted to press a portion of the length of hair towards the primary opening. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216495 | Method of Treating Hair with Foam - A method of treating hair more precisely including providing a hair treatment composition in a foam dispenser, dispensing the hair treatment composition directly onto the hair as a foam, leaving the foam on the hair, and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam dispenser includes a reservoir for holding the hair treatment composition, an extended nozzle connected to the reservoir, and one or more nozzle orifices. The one or more nozzle orifices has a total orifice area of from about 5 mm | 2014-08-07 |
20140216496 | EFFICIENCY ENHANCING DEVICE FOR REPLACEABLE COSMETIC SKINCARE PADS - An efficiency enhancing device for replaceable cosmetic skincare pads includes a main body with a containing space, a motor installed in the main body, a driving platform installed at the top end of the main body and electrically connected to the motor and having first ribs on a surface of the driving platform, a propping platform installed at a position corresponding to the driving platform and having bumps formed on a side corresponding to the first ribs, such that the driving platform can be driven by the motor to drive the propping platform to move up and down, and a carrying platform disposed above the propping platform for installing the skincare pad. The carrying platform moves up and down by the propping platform and the driving platform to touch a user's skin. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216497 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator comprising at least two molded applicator parts that define a portion of an applicator head. The at least two molded applicator parts have a respective first molded surface and a second molded surface defined thereon which meet at an interface defined on an outer surface of the applicator head and at least one projection is formed at the interface. The at least one projection comprises a projection from the first molded surface and a projection from the adjacent second molded surface. The cosmetic applicator of the present invention may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as on skin or on keratinous fibers in the area of mascara application, lash care, nail care, mascara removal, lip application, hair coloring and hair repair etc. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216498 | METHODS OF DRY STRIPPING BORON-CARBON FILMS - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to methods of dry stripping boron-carbon films. In one embodiment, alternating plasmas of hydrogen and oxygen are used to remove a boron-carbon film. In another embodiment, co-flowed oxygen and hydrogen plasma is used to remove a boron-carbon containing film. A nitrous oxide plasma may be used in addition to or as an alternative to either of the above oxygen plasmas. In another embodiment, a plasma generated from water vapor is used to remove a boron-carbon film. The boron-carbon removal processes may also include an optional polymer removal process prior to removal of the boron-carbon films. The polymer removal process includes exposing the boron-carbon film to NF | 2014-08-07 |
20140216499 | CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION - A method of cleaning a substrate such as semiconductor substrate for IC fabrication is described that includes cleaning the semiconductor substrate with a mixture of ozone and one of an acid and a base. Exemplary acids and bases include HCl, HF, and NH | 2014-08-07 |
20140216500 | Single Wafer Cleaning Tool with H2SO4 Recycling - Some embodiments relate to methods and apparatus for mitigating high metal concentrations in photoresist residue and recycling sulfuric acid (H | 2014-08-07 |
20140216501 | MOBILE ON-WING ENGINE WASHING AND WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM - A system for on-wing engine washing and water reclamation includes a fluid applicator configured to introduce a cleaning liquid containing at least water into an engine while the engine is being operated, a trough positioned adjacent to the engine, and a collection conduit operatively positioned between an exit end of the engine and the trough to collect an air/liquid effluent mixture leaving the exit end of the engine and deliver at least a portion of the air/liquid effluent mixture to the trough. The collection conduit has an outlet that deposits collected liquid effluent into the trough, and further includes a series of diversion plates positioned within the collection conduit to separate liquid droplets from the air/liquid effluent mixture. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216502 | System and method for automatically cleaning converters - A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216503 | AUTOMATIC DETERGENT DISHWASHING COMPOSITION - An automatic dishwashing detergent composition in unit dose form wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.2 mg of active starch degrading enzyme per gram of composition and wherein the weight of the composition is less than about 25 grams. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216504 | SILICON WAFER CLEANING METHOD - A silicon wafer cleaning method is provided. Firstly, a silicon wafer is provided. Then, a polymer cleaning step is performed to clean a surface of the silicon wafer. After the polymer cleaning step, a deionized water/carbon dioxide gas discharging step is performed, so that the charges accumulated on the surface of the silicon wafer can be instantly removed. After the deionized water/carbon dioxide gas discharging step, two or more particle removing steps are performed. In addition, an air-jet step is performed during the time interval between every two sub-steps of a single particle removing step. Consequently, the cleaning efficiency of removing the particles will be enhanced. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216505 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus includes: a pure water supply line provided with a pure water flow regulator and a pure water supply valve; chemical supply lines each provided with a chemical flow regulator and a chemical supply valve; a merging line where pure water and a plurality of liquid chemicals meet to form a cleaning liquid; a cleaning liquid supply line configured to supply the cleaning liquid to a substrate; and a controller configured to control the pure water flow regulator, the pure water supply valve, the chemical flow regulators, and the chemical supply valves such that the pure water and the plurality of liquid chemicals are present at a predetermined ratio at a meeting point. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216506 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - There is provided a substrate processing apparatus including: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate on which a resist pattern is formed; a rinse solution supply unit configured to supply a rinse solution onto the substrate held by the substrate holder; a vapor supply unit configured to supply vapor of a first processing solution, which hydrophobicizes the resist pattern, onto the substrate on which the rinse solution is supplied from the rinse solution supply unit; and a rinse solution removing unit configured to remove the rinse solution from the substrate in an atmosphere including the vapor of the first processing solution supplied from the vapor supply unit. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216507 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is provided that may include a tub; first and second racks disposed in the tub to accommodate objects to be washed; a lower arm having a lower arm chamber that allows wash water to flow thereinto, an arm channel that communicates with the lower arm chamber through an arm channel communication hole to spray the wash water onto the second rack, a detachable chamber separated from the lower arm chamber by a chamber partition wall, and a chamber communication hole provided in the chamber partition wall to allow the lower arm chamber to communicate with the detachable part chamber; a tower nozzle provided to the second rack to spray the wash water onto the first rack; and a tower connection part withdrawable from the detachable chamber according to water pressure in the detachable chamber and adapted to supply the wash water to the tower nozzle when withdrawn from the detachable chamber. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216508 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATES USING ACOUSTIC ENERGY - A system, apparatus and method for processing substrates using acoustic energy. In one aspect, the invention can be a system for processing flat articles comprising: a support supporting a flat article; a dispenser applying liquid to a first surface of the flat article; a transducer assembly comprising: a transmitting structure having a longitudinal axis; a first set of transducers acoustically coupled to the transmitting structure in a spaced apart manner on a first side of the longitudinal axis; a second set of transducers acoustically coupled to the transmitting structure in a spaced apart manner on a second side of the longitudinal axis; the transducers of the first and second sets staggered along the longitudinal axis; and wherein when the dispenser applies liquid to the first surface of the flat article, a film of liquid is formed between the transmitting structure and the first surface of the flat article. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216509 | A DISHWASHER COMPRISING A SINGLE BUTTON - The present invention relates to a dishwasher ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216510 | TELESCOPIC STICK FOLDABLE IN TWO PORTIONS - A telescopic stick foldable in two portions ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216511 | OUTDOOR SHELTER SYSTEM - An apparatus includes an elongate base layer that has a first end and a second end. A rain-fly having a first end and a second end is coupled to the base layer and configured to be spaced apart from the base layer such that the rain-fly and the base layer define an internal volume. At least a portion of the rain-fly is movable between an open configuration in which the internal volume can be accessed, and a closed configuration in which the internal volume is substantially sealed. A vent is disposed in the rain-fly and is configured to allow ventilation into the internal volume when the rain-fly is in the closed configuration. Tensioning members are coupled to the base layer and are configured to be coupled to support members to suspend the apparatus off the ground. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216512 | Portable Collapsible Changing Station - A collapsible interactive personal privacy shelter for changing into and out of clothing and wet suits may be used in association with cold water activities, which is portable and convenient for use in both cold and warm climates. The preferred embodiment is of non see through, water resistant, translucent textile, partially insulated, trapezoidal in shape, having a triangular shaped flexible rubber pedestal and foam rubber changing matt. The textile is open at the top with a draw cord insulated hood, and forms an enclosure resting upon a user's shoulders, and is entered through a zippered opening running vertically down the front. Openings on either side of the enclosure are covered by wind flaps open on one side secured by hook and loop fastener. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216513 | HIGH ZT THERMOELECTRIC WITH REVERSIBLE JUNCTION - A composite structure with tailored anisotropic energy flow is described. The structure consists of an array of two-dimensional electrodes with anisotropic geometrical shapes on a semiconductor or semimetal layer that in turn is on a metal baselayer. An applied voltage between the two-dimensional electrode array and the baselayer renders the regions under the electrodes insulating such that the anisotropic regions interact with energy flow in the semiconductor or semimetal layer. Depending on the orientation of the anisotropic insulating regions with respect to the principal direction of energy flow, the energy flow in the semiconductor or semimetal layer is greater in a principal direction and is lower in an opposite direction. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216514 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR GENERATING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a thermoelectric module including at least one thermoelectric element ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216515 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A thermal stress of electrode members ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216516 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - A thermoelectric generator includes: a heat-receiving plate being adapted to receive heat; a cooling plate being maintained at a low temperature as compared with the heat-receiving plate; a thermoelectric module being interposed between the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate; a first O-ring being interposed between the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate to surround an outside of the thermoelectric module; a bolt with which the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate are connected to each other at an outside of the first O-ring; and an elastic coil spring being provided as an assisting member on the bolt to bias the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate in a mutually approaching direction. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216517 | VERTICAL THERMOELECTRIC STRUCTURES - A thermoelectric device is disclosed which includes metal thermal terminals protruding from a top surface of an IC, connected to vertical thermally conductive conduits made of interconnect elements of the IC. Lateral thermoelectric elements are connected to the vertical conduits at one end and heatsinked to the IC substrate at the other end. The lateral thermoelectric elements are thermally isolated by interconnect dielectric materials on the top side and field oxide on the bottom side. When operated in a generator mode, the metal thermal terminals are connected to a heat source and the IC substrate is connected to a heat sink. Thermal power flows through the vertical conduits to the lateral thermoelectric elements, which generate an electrical potential. The electrical potential may be applied to a component or circuit in the IC. The thermoelectric device may be integrated into an IC without adding fabrication cost or complexity. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216518 | SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - There is provided a solar battery module including a plurality of solar batter cells arranged on a same plane with a predetermined gap area, a light-receiving-surface side protecting member and a rear-surface side protecting member sandwiching the solar battery cells therebetween, and an irreversible temperature indicator that is provided on an outer surface of a non-light-receiving surface side of the rear-surface side protecting member. The irreversible temperature indicator changes its color when a temperature rises to a predetermined color-changing temperature and maintains a color-changed status even when the temperature is decreased from the color-changing temperature to indicate a temperature rise to the predetermined color-changing temperature. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216519 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLAR BATTERY CELL AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A method for producing a solar battery cell which hardly causes an electric short circuit at the cut end surface of a solar battery element is provided. A method for producing a solar battery cell in which a solar battery cell is obtained from an elongated solar battery element including an elongated flexible base material, a first electrode layer, a light absorbing layer, and a second electrode layer in this order, and the method includes a partial removal step of forming one or more partial removal portion each extending like a belt at a plurality of parts in the surface of the solar battery element by partially removing layers of the second electrode layer through to the light absorbing layer or the second electrode layer through to the first electrode layer, and a cutting step of cutting the solar battery element at the partial removal portion. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216520 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell module has a multiple reflection cavity formed by two parallel solar cell layers. A dye sensitized solar cell layer fills the multiple reflection cavity. The mechanism helps improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency. The fabricating method of the same is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216521 | Solar Electrical Generator System - In one embodiment, a solar electrical generator system includes a housing having a top side that is substantially transparent to solar radiation, and plurality of panels each having a passive face having reflective material, and an active face having reflective material and one or more photovoltaic (PV) cells. The plurality of panels are mounted within the housing substantially transversely to the top side and parallel to one another, such that solar radiation entering the housing through the top side and impinging a passive face of one panel is at least partially reflected thereby onto an active face of a neighboring panel. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216522 | HORIZONTAL BALANCED SOLAR TRACKER - In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus. In an example, the apparatus comprises a center of mass with an adjustable hanger assembly configured with a clam shell clamp assembly on the adjustable hanger assembly and a cylindrical torque tube comprising a plurality of torque tubes configured together in a continuous length from a first end to a second end such that the center of mass is aligned with a center of rotation of the cylindrical torque tubes to reduce a load of a drive motor operably coupled to the cylindrical torque tube. Further details of the present example, among others, can be found throughout the present specification and more particularly below. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216523 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC-THERMAL SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - Systems, methods, and apparatus by which solar energy may be collected to provide electricity or a combination of heat and electricity are disclosed herein. Examples of solar energy receivers are disclosed that may be used to collect concentrated solar radiation. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216524 | ARRAYS OF ULTRATHIN SILICON SOLAR MICROCELLS - Provided are solar cells, photovoltaics and related methods for making solar cells, wherein the solar cell is made of ultrathin solar grade or low quality silicon. In an aspect, the invention is a method of making a solar cell by providing a solar cell substrate having a receiving surface and assembling a printable semiconductor element on the receiving surface of the substrate via contact printing. The semiconductor element has a thickness that is less than or equal to 100 μm and, for example, is made from low grade Si. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216525 | ROOFTOP SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - This invention provides a novel design of a rooftop with structurally and functionally integrated photovoltaic modules that includes photovoltaic modules, which can be commercially available and which are augmented with additional framing including additional structural and functional layers. The modules are mounted on a grid like supporting structure sitting on vertical elevation structures, such as building walls or columns. The design enables cost reduction, fast installation and improved performance of rooftops with photovoltaic power. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216526 | SOLAR MODULE WITH CONNECTION SOCKET, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A solar module, particularly a thin-layer solar module, is described. The solar module has a laminated complex with two substrates between which there is a layer structure which has a front electrode layer, a back electrode layer and an intermediate semiconductor layer for forming a plurality of solar cells connected up in series, two contact elements, at least one top element, two contact pieces, and at least one connection socket. A method for producing the solar module is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216527 | FRAMELESS SOLAR MODULE WITH MOUNTING HOLES - A frameless solar module having a carrier substrate and a top layer connected thereto, between which there is a layer structure which forms a plurality of solar cells connected in series for the photovoltaic generation of power is described. The carrier substrate and/or the top layer of the frameless solar module is/are provided with mounting holes for mounting the solar module on a module bracket or for connection to at least one further solar module. The mounting holes are produced in a coating-free zone within a photovoltaically active region. Mounting arrangements having such a solar module which contain fixing elements which pass through the mounting holes are also described. Furthermore, a method for producing such a solar module in which the mounting holes are produced in the carrier substrate and/or in the top layer is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216528 | SOLAR POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments relate to a solar electrical power generation device, including one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units each unit including an adapter to electrically connect to other units, a movable and adjustable frame supporting at least one of the one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units and an electrical storage device being capable of storing electrical power generated from the one or more power source units. The frame is movable from between sites and within a site and adjustable to increase or decrease a unit angle in relation to the sun and wherein the device being capable of connecting to a utility grid or serving as a stand-alone electrical power system. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216529 | Solar Power Structure - A standalone or partially standalone solar photovoltaic structure and methods for assembling the structure are described. The solar photovoltaic structure can employ a hinged photovoltaic roof deck that can be folded for transportation. Described are hinges that can be removed after assembly and act as protective elements to facilitate transportation. Also described is an attachment arrangement for joining purlin or frame members to vertical support columns by locking the frame numbers into column capitals. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216530 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH GROUNDING BARS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A photovoltaic (PV) mounting system includes at least one PV module, a pair of metallic rail sections, and a grounding bar connected to each end of the metallic rail sections for grounding the metallic rail sections. The system also includes a wiring harness for electrically connecting several PV modules, a locking cover for covering and protecting the wiring harness, a standard connector box electrically connected to one end of the wiring harness, and a home run cable electrically connected to the connector box. A method for grounding the PV mounting system is also disclosed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216531 | Solar Panel Assembly - A solar assembly for harnessing solar rays and generating electricity is provided. The solar assembly includes a mounting structure with a pair of sub-assemblies spaced from one another in an east-west direction and each having at least one post and a north-south rail. A plurality of east-west rails extend between the north-south rails of adjacent sub-assemblies. A plurality of photovoltaic (PV) arrays are attached to the east-west rails. The north-south rails of the sub-assemblies are curved concave downwardly towards the base such that the PV arrays are disposed at different angles from one another with the upper-most array being disposed at the shallowest angle relative to the base and the lower-most array being disposed at the steepest angle relative to the base. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216532 | MULTILAYERED FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A multi-layered film, a method of preparing the same and a photovoltaic module are provided. A barrier film having excellent moisture barrier properties can be coated with a fluoropolymer having excellent weather resistance by means of a primer layer including a silane-modified acrylic copolymer, and an interfacial adhesive strength can also be ensured. As a result, a multi-layered film having excellent durability and weather resistance and simultaneously exhibiting a high interfacial adhesive strength to the barrier film can be provided. In preparation of the multi-layered film, the manufacturing cost can also be reduced, productivity can be enhanced, and degradation of product qualities caused by thermal deformation or thermal shock can be prevented. Therefore, the multi-layered film can be effectively used as a backsheet for various photovoltaic modules. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216533 | LOW THICKNESS CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT WITH ELEVATED SURFACE QUALITIES FOR NON-STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS, AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - Aim of the present invention is to obtain cementitious products having smooth, planar surfaces and low thickness for applications having aesthetic purpose, of integrated architecture or as substrates, for example for a thin-film photovoltaic unit, with controlled curling and surface roughness, manufactured by mould casting of a fluid composition comprising: I. a hydraulic binder; II. one or more aggregates; III. an anti-shrinkage agent; IV. a superplasticizer agent; V. water, wherein the percentage by weight of said hydraulic binder in the composition is lower than that of said aggregates, and wherein said aggregates have a maximum diameter d | 2014-08-07 |
20140216534 | BUFFER LAYER FOR HIGH PERFORMING AND LOW LIGHT DEGRADED SOLAR CELLS - Methods for forming a photovoltaic device include forming a buffer layer between a transparent electrode and a p-type layer. The buffer layer includes a doped germanium-free silicon base material. The buffer layer has a work function that falls within barrier energies of the transparent electrode and the p-type layer. An intrinsic layer and an n-type layer are formed on the p-type layer. Devices are also provided. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216535 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE LAYER OVER A WINDOW LAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME - A photovoltaic device including a protective layer between a window layer and an absorber layer, the protective layer inhibiting dissolving/intermixing of the window layer into the absorber layer during a device activation step, and methods of forming such photovoltaic devices. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216536 | FLEXIBLE DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - The present invention provides a flexible dye-sensitized solar cell, comprising: an anode, which is a photoelectrode comprising a substrate covered with an electrophoretically deposited TiO | 2014-08-07 |
20140216537 | METALLIZATION PROCESS FOR SOLAR CELLS - Several embodiments of a metallization process are disclosed, which achieve lower contact resistance and higher conductivity than methods currently employed with solar cells. These parameters result in a solar cell having improved performance and efficiency. In one embodiment, two different metals are used to create the metallization layer, where the first metal is selected for superior ohmic contact to the substrate and the second metal is selected based on conductivity. In a second embodiment, a first metal is evaporated or sputtered on the substrate. A second metal is then screen printed on the substrate. A removal step, such as etching is then performed to remove unwanted metal from the substrate. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216538 | IMPRINT MATERIAL - An imprint material which is in a transparent and homogeneous varnish form, is not peeled off in cross-cut tests, in which the adhesion of coating films is evaluated, and forms films that can have a mold release force of 0.5 g/cm or less. An imprint material including: a component (A): a compound containing at least one alkylene oxide unit having carbon atom number of 2, 3 or 4 and at least two polymerizable groups; a component (B): a photopolymerization initiator; a component (C): a solvent that swells or dissolves a surface portion of a film base material to which the imprint material is applied; and a component (D): a silicone compound. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216539 | INTERDIGITATED ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR LOW ELECTRONIC MOBILITY SEMICONDUCTORS - Structures useful for forming contacts to materials having low charge carrier mobility are described. Methods for their formation and use are also described. These structures include interdigitated electrodes capable of making electrical contact to semiconducting materials having low electron and/or whole mobility. In particular, these structures are useful for organic semiconducting devices made with conducting polymers and small molecules. They are also useful for semiconducting devices made with nanocrystalline semiconductors. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216540 | CONDUCTIVE SILVER PASTE FOR A METAL-WRAP-THROUGH SILICON SOLAR CELL - A conductive silver via paste comprising particulate conductive silver, a vanadium-phosphorus-antimony-zinc-based-oxide, a tellurium-boron-phosphorus-based-oxide or a tellurium-molybdenum-cerium-based-oxide and an organic vehicle is particularly useful in providing the metallization of the holes in the silicon wafers of MWT solar cells. The result is a metallic electrically conductive via between the collector lines on the front side and the emitter electrode on the back-side of the solar cell. The paste can also be used to form the collector lines on the front-side of the solar cell and the emitter electrode on the back-side of the solar cell. Also disclosed are metal-wrap-through silicon solar cells comprising the fired conductive silver paste. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216541 | SILICON SUBSTRATE WITH TEXTURE STRUCTURE AND FORMING METHOD THEREOF - A silicon substrate includes a texture structure in which quadrangular pyramid-shaped first textures having a ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216542 | SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL SURFACE TREATMENT WITH LASER - A photovoltaic device and its method of manufacture are disclosed. The device is formed by forming a window layer over a substrate, forming an absorber layer over the window layer, and annealing the absorber layer using a laser beam to remove contaminants from the surface of the absorber layer and/or to reduce the thickness of the absorber layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216543 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - In the present invention, in order to achieve a point contact, a thin film solar cell has a thin film light absorbing layer ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216544 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE, SOLAR BATTERY MODULE USING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - To provide an electrically conductive adhesive, which contains: a curable resin; electrically conductive particles: a curing agent; and a black colorant consisting of titanium black, wherein the electrically conductive particles are silver-coated copper powder, and wherein the electrically conductive adhesive is configured to connect an electrode of a solar battery cell with tab wire. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216545 | RECTANGULAR CONDUCTOR FOR SOLAR BATTERY, METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME AND LEAD WIRE FOR SOLAR BATTERY - A rectangular conductor for a solar battery and a lead wire for a solar battery, in which warping or damaging of a silicon crystal wafer is hard to occur at the time of bonding a connection lead wire even when a silicon crystal wafer is configured to have a thin sheet structure, can be provided. A conductor | 2014-08-07 |
20140216546 | SOLDERABLE POLYMER THICK FILM CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE COMPOSITION FOR USE IN THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - The invention is directed to a polymer thick film conductive composition comprising (a) a conductive silver-coated copper powder; and (b) an organic medium comprising two different resins and organic solvent, wherein the ratio of the weight of the conductive silver-coated copper powder to the total weight of the two different resins is between 5:1 and 45:1. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216547 | OVERSIZED BACK PANEL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Thin film photovoltaic devices including a transparent substrate defining a front surface area; a photovoltaic thin film stack on the transparent substrate; and, a back panel defining a rear surface area are provided. The photovoltaic thin film stack is positioned between the transparent substrate and the back panel. The front surface area can be less than the rear surface area (e.g., about 90% to about 99.9% of the rear surface area). As such, the back panel can extend farther than the transparent substrate along at least one edge of the device. An encapsulant layer defining an encapsulant surface area can be positioned between the photovoltaic thin film stack and the back panel. The encapsulant surface area can be greater than or equal to the front surface area or can be less than or equal to the rear surface area. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216548 | SOLAR MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a solar module of the present invention, the ratio (T | 2014-08-07 |
20140216549 | LIGHT-CONDENSING FILM, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND TRANSFER MOLD - The present invention aims to provide a light-concentrating film capable of concentrating at least one of direct sunlight and diffuse sunlight with high efficiency; a photovoltaic module having the light-concentrating film; and a transfer mold (die) for producing the light-concentrating film. The present invention relates to a light-concentrating film including alternating fine concavo-convex structure on at least one surface, the film having a concavo-convex height (H) of 0.05 to 15 μm and a concavo-convex pitch (P) of 0.05 to 50 μm, the film concentrating at least one of direct sunlight and diffuse sunlight. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216550 | Photovoltaic Device Including a P-N Junction and Method of Manufacturing - A photovoltaic device includes a substrate structure and a p-type semiconductor absorber layer, the substrate structure including a CdSSe layer. A photovoltaic device may alternatively include a CdSeTe layer. A process for manufacturing a photovoltaic device includes forming a CdSSe layer over a substrate by at least one of sputtering, evaporation deposition, CVD, chemical bath deposition process, and vapor transport deposition process. The process includes forming a p-type absorber layer above the CdSSe layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216551 | POLYMER SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - Provided is a polymer solar cell. The polymer solar cell includes a photoactive layer having a network-structured electron donor layer and a silica thin film layer surrounding the electron donor layer. By mixing of electron donor polymers, electron acceptor polymers, and block copolymers, the electron donor polymers form polymer grains through a self-assembly process. In addition, during a heat treatment process, silica precursors included in the block copolymers cross-link to each other to form the silica thin film. Electrons generated in the electron donor layer tunnel through the silica thin film, and holes are blocked by the silica thin film. Accordingly, electron-hole recombination in the electron acceptor layer is prevented. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216552 | Method for Manufacturing CI(G)S-Based Thin Film Comprising CU-SE Thin Film Using CU-SE Two-Component Nanoparticle Flux, and CI(G)S-Based Thin Film Manufactured by the Method - A method for manufacturing a CI(G)S-based thin film using a Cu—Se two-component nanoparticle flux, and a CI(G)S-based thin film manufactured by the method are provided. The method for manufacturing the CI(G)S-based thin film, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: manufacturing Cu—Se two-component nanoparticles and In nanoparticles; manufacturing a slurry comprising the Cu—Se two-component nanoparticles by mixing the Cu—Se two-component nanoparticles, a solvent, and a binder, and manufacturing a slurry comprising the In nanoparticles by mixing the In nanoparticles, a solvent, and a binder; forming a thin film in which a plurality of layers are laminated by alternately coating the slurry comprising the Cu—Se two-component nanoparticles and the slurry comprising the In nanoparticles on a substrate, regardless of order; and heat-processing the thin film which is formed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216553 | Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell via Co-Sensitization with Cooperative Dyes - A co-sensitized dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) is provided, made from a transparent substrate and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film overlying the transparent substrate. An n-type semiconductor layer overlies the TCO, and is co-sensitized with a first dye (D1) and a second dye (D2). A redox electrolyte is in contact with the co-sensitized n-type semiconductor layer, and a counter electrode overlies the redox electrolyte. The first dye (D1) has a first optical absorbance local maxima at a first wavelength (A1) and a second optical absorbance local maxima at a second wavelength (A2), longer than the first wavelength. The second dye (D2) has a third optical absorbance local maxima at a third wavelength (A3) between the first wavelength (A1) and the second wavelength (A2). In one aspect, the first dye (D1) includes a porphyrin material, for example, a metalloporphyrin obtained by complexation with a transition metal such as zinc (i.e. zinc porphyrin (ZnP)). | 2014-08-07 |
20140216554 | Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell with Energy-Donor Material Enhancement - A dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) is provided with energy-donor enhancement. A transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film is formed overlying a transparent substrate, and an n-type semiconductor layer is formed overlying the TCO. The n-type semiconductor layer is exposed to a dissolved dye (D1) having optical absorbance local maximums at a first wavelength (A1) and second wavelength (A2), longer than the first wavelength. The n-type semiconductor layer is functionalized with the dye (D1), forming a sensitized n-type semiconductor layer. A redox electrolyte is added that includes a dissolved energy-donor material (ED1) in contact with the sensitized n-type semiconductor layer. The energy-donor material (ED1) is capable of non-radiative energy transfer to the dye (D1), which is capable of charge transfer to the n-type semiconductor. In one aspect, the dye (D1) is a metalloporphyrin, such as zinc porphyrin (ZnP), and the energy-donor material (ED1) includes a perylene-monoimide material or chemically modified perylene-monoimide material. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216555 | METAL CHALCOGENIDES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Metal chalcogenides, and methods of making and using metal chalcogenides, are disclosed herein. Metal chalcogenides can be prepared by heating suitable copper, zinc, and/or tin compounds selected from the group consisting of chalcogenocarbamates, dichalcogenocarbamates, mercaptides, thiiocarbonates, trithiocarbonates, and combinations thereof (e.g., copper, zinc, and/or tin dichalcogenocarbamates) under conditions effective to form metal can be used, for example, to prepare solar cells. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216556 | Check Valves, Systems and Methods of Operation of Same - A system and a method for actuating a sealing element ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216557 | CONNECTING DEVICE WITH A CLAMPING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO AN ARRANGEMENT FOR CLOSING FLOW PATHS AND MONITORING THE STATUS OF THE CLAMPING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SAME - The present invention relates to a connecting device for connecting an external function device to an arrangement and for cutting off flow paths by accommodating a clamping device, wherein a pressure-measuring unit and/or a length-measuring unit is adjusted for detecting a clamping force and/or a distance such that it is possible to monitor the status of the clamping device. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216558 | WATER INLET ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a water inlet arrangement for the use in fish tanks in aquaculture, including a pipe to feed water into the tank, the pipe having a plurality of openings and, for a better adjustment of the flow, a surrounding second element having a plurality of openings and/or a fixed or adjustable shield are provided. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216559 | DROPLET ACTUATOR WITH LOCAL VARIATION IN GAP HEIGHT TO ASSIST IN DROPLET SPLITTING AND MERGING OPERATIONS - The present invention is directed to droplet actuators with local variation in gap height and methods of their use to facilitate droplet splitting and merging operations. The droplet actuators have increased gap-height regions that track droplet transport paths such that droplets can be transported along the paths with reduced risk of merging with droplets on adjacent paths. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216560 | FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL - In accordance with one embodiment, a controller in a fluid delivery system controls magnitudes of pressure in a first volume and a second volume. The first volume is of a known magnitude. The second volume is of an unknown magnitude and varies. The controller estimates a temperature of gas in the first volume and a temperature of gas in the second volume based on measurements of pressure in the first volume and measurements of pressure in the second volume. The controller then calculates a magnitude of the second volume based on measured pressures of the gases and estimated temperatures of gases in the first volume and the second volume. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216561 | VAPOR PRESSURE LOWERING AGENT FOR SEAL WATER IN DRAIN TRAP, METHOD FOR PREVENTING SEAL BREAKAGE IN DRAIN TRAP BY USING VAPOR PRESSURE LOWERING - It is an object to provide a water vapor pressure lowering agent which is safe, is easily mixed with seal water, and is usable even in a cold region. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216562 | PORTABLE AIR PUMP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A portable air pump apparatus and method that includes an elongated elongated cylinder portion having a first air channel for transporting compressed air, and an air discharge portion having a connection head, a finger or thumb grip portion, a rotatable thumb-lock lever, and a second air channel extending vertically therethrough the air discharge portion and engagable with an inflation valve of an inflatable object. The second air channel is in communication with the first air channel of the elongated cylinder portion. The rotatable thumb-lock may be rotated within a predetermined range of movement defined substantially by a non-engaged position and an engaged position. The portable air pump is configured such that a user may grasp the air discharge portion with a single hand using the finger or thumb grip portion to place the connection head over an inflation valve of the inflatable object and to use one or more fingers to move the rotatable thumb-lock lever from the non-engaged position to the engaged position, thereby enabling air to flow into the inflatable object from the air pump apparatus without significant air loss. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216563 | CAPLESS REFUELING SYSTEM CLEANING USING ENGINE VACUUM - Methods and systems for cleaning a capless refueling system in a vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, in response to a leak detected following a refueling event, cleaning the capless refueling system using engine vacuum. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216564 | VALVE, PIPE AND PIPE COMPONENT REPAIR - In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216565 | VALVE, PIPE AND PIPE COMPONENT REPAIR - In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216566 | VALVE, PIPE AND PIPE COMPONENT REPAIR - In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216567 | VALVE, PIPE AND PIPE COMPONENT REPAIR - In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216568 | Valve access conduit assembly and method of installing the assembly - The combination of an underground valve, for a supply line and having an underground actuator through which a state of the valve can be changed to control flow within the supply line, and a conduit assembly defining an access passage through which above ground access can be gained to the valve actuator. The conduit assembly further has a cap that can be selectively changed between: a) a first state wherein the cap blocks an entry opening; and b) a second state wherein above ground access can be gained to the valve actuator through the entry opening and access passage. A part of the cap and another part of the conduit assembly interact and are relatively moved as the cap is changed between the first and second states. At least one of: a) the part of the cap; and b) the another part of the conduit assembly is made from a non-metal material. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216569 | GAS BEAKER - A gas breaker includes a case with a chamber defined therein. The case includes an inlet path and an outlet path which is located corresponding to the inlet path. A board is pivotably located in the chamber and has a sealing member on the first end thereof for sealing the outlet path, and an extension extending from the second end of the board. The extension is engaged with a hook on a hook plate pivotably located in the chamber. When earthquake happens, the hook plate swings due to the earthquake so as to separate the hook and the extension. The sealing member on the first end of the board seals the outlet path to cut off the gas so that the gas cannot enter the gas line of the house. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216570 | INFLATION APPARATUS HAVING INTEGRAL CHECK VALVE - An inflation device system incorporates and internal valve. The incorporation of an internal valve allows for more precise application and measurement of gas pressure with in an object to which the inflation device is inserted. The valve may be a Schrader valve. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216571 | Valve access conduit assembly and method of installing the assembly - The combination of: a) an underground valve for a supply line and having an underground actuator through which the state of the valve can be changed to control flow within the supply line; and b) a conduit assembly embedded in ground material and defining an access passage through which above ground access can be obtained to the valve actuator. The conduit assembly has a cap that can be selectively changed between: a) a first state wherein the cap blocks the entry opening; and b) a second state wherein above ground access can be gained to the valve actuator. The conduit assembly has an upper conduit part and a lower conduit part. The upper and lower conduit parts are interconnected and configured so that they move axially guidingly against and relative to each other so as to vary an effective combined axial length of the upper and lower conduit parts in response to forces generated by the ground material. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216572 | Microvalve with Integrated Flow Sensing Capability - A system for controlling the flow of a fluid from a source to a load includes a source. An on/off type of control valve communicates with the source. A micro-electric mechanical system communicates with the on/off type of control valve. A consuming device communicates with the micro-electric mechanical system. An electronic controller that communicates with the consuming device and the source. The electronic controller measures a change in a parameter of the micro-electric mechanical system that results from the flow of fluid through the micro-electric mechanical system to sense a flow of fluid through a micro-electric mechanical system. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216573 | CHECK VALVE - A check valve includes a casing including a positive pressure valve seat, a positive pressure valve urged by a positive pressure valve spring and including a negative pressure valve seat, and a negative pressure valve assembled to the positive pressure valve and urged by a negative pressure valve spring, where the positive pressure valve includes an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder that is connected with an outer circumference of the inner cylinder via ribs, and passages formed between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, where the positive pressure valve spring is disposed the casing and the outer cylinder, and where the negative pressure valve spring is disposed in the inner cylinder. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216574 | RELIEF VALVE - A relief valve includes a valve element and a seal lip. The valve element is configured to open and close a hole, which communicates with a pressure chamber, according to a pressure in the pressure chamber into which fluid is introduced. The seal lip is in an annular shape and equipped to the valve element. The seal lip is configured to be in contact tightly with a valve seat, which surrounds the hole, when being in a valve-close state. The seal lip is inclined toward an inner circumferential periphery of the hole and projected from the valve element toward the valve seat. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216575 | CHECK VALVE - To provide a check valve which can be used even under a high temperature condition by overcoming a drawback “valve element sticking to sealing member” associated with high temperature use while enhancing heat resistance. An opening of a fluid path formed in a first body is brought into a closed state by bringing a valve element biased by a biasing member into contact with a sealing member. The sealing member is formed of a post-cured perfluoro elastomer packing. An annular sealing portion which is brought into line contact with the sealing member is formed on the valve element. | 2014-08-07 |