39th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090235922 | INFRARED WOK HEATER - An infrared heater for heating a cooking vessel, such as a Chinese wok. The heater includes a block of refractory material, which emits infrared radiation upon heating to an elevated temperature, forming an inverted frustum-shaped cavity or opening. A gas-fired burner having a burner head which produces a laterally directed flame upon ignition of a mixture of a fuel gas and a combustion oxidant supplied to the burner is disposed in the cavity or opening. A planar structure suitable for emitting infrared radiation upon heating to an elevated temperature and forming at least one centralized opening covers the upward oriented base end of the inverted frustum-shaped opening. In accordance with one embodiment, the refractory block is disposed within a cylindrical housing which supports the cooking vessel above the centralized opening during the cooking process. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235923 | SPRAY DEVICE AND NOZZLE CLOSURE - A spray device including a casing and a spray bottle. A closing element is arranged in a nozzle. The closing element substantially fills the nozzle in order to minimize residual amounts of a drug in the nozzle. The overall purpose is to protect the spray device from contamination and evaporation. A method for manufacturing with as few parts as possible a spray device that by usually manual action causes the spray bottle to effect a pumping movement which triggers a spray dose through the nozzle. The device is intended to increase dose accuracy and facilitate the actual pumping. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235924 | RESERVOIR AND NEBULIZER - A reservoir for a nebulizer, a nebulizer and a method of filling a reservoir are proposed. To avoid undesirable rises in pressure, a fluid chamber of the reservoir is pre-collapsed and filled with an initial amount of fluid which is less than the maximum volume of the fluid chamber. Preferably, before being filled, the fluid chamber is compressed and/or expanded by means of gas to a defined volume which is less than the maximum volume of the fluid chamber. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235925 | AEROSOLISATION SYSTEM - The invention provides a combination of a micro pump | 2009-09-24 |
20090235926 | Multiple Dose Condensation Aerosol Devices and Methods of Forming Condensation Aerosols - Devices and methods of entraining a substance within an airflow are disclosed. Condensation aerosol delivery devices and methods of consistently producing multiple doses of a substance, such as a drug, having high purity, high yield, characterized by a particle size distribution appropriate for pulmonary delivery, and which can be administered to a user in a single dose are also disclosed. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235927 | Pacifier for intubated infants - A pacifier comprising an endotracheal tube holding means for intubated infants. The pacifier further comprises a nipple member attached to a flange member, wherein a channel is disposed longitudinally along the nipple and flange to accommodate an endotracheal tube. A slot, smaller in circumference than the tube, is disposed along the channel and allows the tube to be inserted and removed from the pacifier. The channel is larger in circumference than the tube, so that once the tube is inserted into the pacifier, it is supported in the channel, but can move longitudinally through the channel relative to the pacifier. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235928 | Helmet for artificial respiration without the aid of face masks or tracheal tubes, with improved wearability - A helmet for artificial respiration without the aid of face masks or tracheal tubes, with improved wearability comprises un body ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235929 | POWDER INHALERS - The invention relates to a powder inhaler for administering moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical formulations. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235930 | UNIT DOSE DRY POWDER INHALER - A unit dose dry powder inhaler has a dose unit within an inhaler housing. As the dose unit is pushed into the inhaler housing, a container on the dose unit is opened, releasing a pharmaceutical powder into the housing. The user inhales on a mouthpiece, drawing the powder and air into a dispersion chamber. The powder disperses in air, and the powder/air mixture is inhaled. The inhaler is inexpensive, compact, and simple to use. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235931 | UNIT DOSE DRY POWDER INHALER - A unit dose dry powder inhaler includes a chamber housing containing a powder dispersion chamber. A chamber tube extends from the dispersion chamber into the mouthpiece. A cover or cup is rotatably attached to the chamber housing. A dose of a dry powder is contained at a powder location in the chamber housing. An air passageway leading from the powder location to the dispersion chamber is closed off by the cover. When the cover is rotated to an open position, the air passageway is opened. The user inhales on the mouthpiece drawing air through the powder location, the air passageway, the dispersion chamber and the chamber tube, through the mouthpiece and into the users lungs. The unit dose of dry powder is stored directly in, or is part of, the inhaler. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235932 | Respiratory face mask and breathing circuit assembly - A respiratory face mask is provided suitably sized and configured to engage at least the nose portion and mouth portion of a patient's face. Gas from a gas supply and scavenging set normally used in dentistry is operatively coupled to the mask via a breathing circuit to supply fresh gas and evacuate exhaled waste gas. A gas flow compensator in the breathing circuit automatically prevents re-breathing of exhaled gas. Because the mask has a sealing cushion, contamination of the clinical room where the apparatus is being used also is avoided. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235933 | ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED MASK FILTER PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR INCREASED FILTRATION EFFICIENCY - A surgical or permeable mask are used to stop contaminants from entering the mouth and nose of patients and, people administering healthcare or working in other areas where there is a potential danger of airborne contaminants such as particulates, pollutants, bacteria, viruses, or other dangerous particles entering the oral and nasal passages. The Present Invention provides increased filtration efficiency of these masks by creating an electrostatic field that attracts and captures oppositely charged contaminants and repels similarly charged contaminants. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235934 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING AN INTEGRALLY-JOINED EXHALATION VALVE - A filtering face-piece respirator that has a harness and a mask body where the mask body includes a filtering structure and a support structure. An exhalation valve is attached to the mask body and includes a valve seat that is integral to the mask body. The present invention is beneficial in that it eliminates the need to separately manufacture some or all of the non-dynamic parts of the exhalation valve. There also is no need to subsequently attach the valve seat to the mask body. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235935 | SECRETION CLEARING PATIENT AIRWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A pulmonary secretion clearing airway structure and related airway management system is disclosed that has a double lumen portion which each lumen of the double lumen portion operably secured to an airway management system so that inspiratory fluid (air/oxygen mixtures, with or without added water vapor) is delivered to the distal end of the ventilation catheter through one of the two lumens and expired inspiratory fluid, pulmonary secretions, and pulmonary fluids are removed from the patient through the other lumen. The expiratory fluid pathway preferably includes a secretion collection system for removing the pulmonary secretions and the like from the pathway, thereby improving operation and safety of the system. The airway structure can be a ventilation catheter or a supraglottic airway system such as laryngeal mask and the like. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235936 | Valved Fenestrated Tracheotomy Tube Having Inner and Outer Cannulae with Pressure Relief - An outer cannula has a first port for orienting outside the neck of a wearer, a second port for orienting within the trachea of the wearer, a first passageway coupling the first port to the second port to permit the flow of gases from the first port to the second during inhalation by the wearer and from the second port during exhalation by the wearer, and a third port between the first and second ports. An inner cannula is provided for insertion into the first passageway via the first port when the wearer desires to be able to exhale through the wearer's pharynx. The inner cannula includes a fourth port for orienting adjacent the first port, a fifth port for orienting adjacent the second port and a second passageway coupling the fourth port to the fifth port to permit the flow of gases from the fourth port to the fifth during inhalation by the wearer. A first valve controls flow through the third port. A second valve assumes a first orientation when the flow of respiration products through the third port is relatively less impeded and a second orientation permitting respiration products to flow from the second port to the first port and out the first port when flow through the third port is relatively more impeded. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235937 | Retinal rest device and method - A hands free, support device for use on a patient convalescing from ophthalmologic surgery such as the type used to reattach a detached retina. The device can be repeatedly positioned between the base of a user/wearer's chin/jaw and upper chest so that no wrap around neck or head sling attachment means are required. When installed, the device will keep the user/wearer's chin tilted downward and toward the upper chest. A related method is also disclosed. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235938 | Protective upper leg sleeve - The present invention describes a protective thigh sleeve for preventing and protecting skin from irritation and rash developing as a result of physical activities from skin surface friction. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235939 | Pipe And Smoking Kit - A linear pipe adapted to selectively receive a desired smoking substance and contain said substance in a smoldering/smoking state such that a user can selectively smoke the substance. In some embodiments the pipe can include a retaining cap adapted to further contain the smoking substance. In some embodiments the exterior of the linear pipe can include various adornments to effect a desired appearance. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235940 | Multi-Use Disposable Ashtray Cover Element - A multi-use disposable ashtray cover element, comprising flexible fire retardant sheet material and an aperture bored in a central portion of said sheet material through which ash or a cigarette butt is depositable. The sheet material is foldable along the top edges of an underlying receptacle and a peripheral portion of the sheet material located outwardly from the top edges. The peripheral portion is engageable with a corresponding side wall of said receptacle. The ashtray cover element further comprises a preformed neck having walls extending downwardly from the aperture. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235941 | FLAVOR BEAD AND CIGARETTE FILTER - A flavor bead includes a particulate carrier, a glucan film supported by the particulate carrier, and a flavorant. The flavorant is supported by the flavor bead such that release of flavor from the flavorant is suppressed by the glucan film, but the flavor is released by the glucan film being at least partially dissolved when the glucan film contacts with tobacco mainstream smoke. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235942 | Cigar Flavoring Method - A novel cigar is provided with an elongated cigar puller device which extends into the interior of the cigar. By removing the cigar puller from the cigar, the tobacco fill material of the cigar is disrupted so as to improve the draw of the cigar. Once the cigar puller is removed from the tobacco fill material, a flavorant and/or aromatic can be infused into the less dense tobacco fill material which is provided upon the removal of the cigar puller. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235943 | MOISTURE-PERMEABLE MATERIAL FOR WIGS AND WIG OR UNDER CAP FOR WIG HAVING THE MOISTURE-PERMEABLE MATERIAL - The present invention is to provide a moisture-permeable material for wigs superior in moisture permeability, helping to suppress sweatiness when worn, and allowing easy attachment. A moisture-permeable material for wigs formed in a three-layer structure, including: a core material made of a porous polyurethane; a net layer provided on a side of the core material to be brought into contact with a head and formed of synthetic fibers or natural fibers; and a fiber layer which is laminated on the other side of the core material, which is formed of the synthetic fibers or the natural fibers, and in which artificial hairs or natural hairs are to be planted. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235944 | NAIL FILE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A nail file and a method of manufacturing the same includes a reinforcing core member made of paper, and polishing elements provided at both surfaces of the reinforcing core member with the reinforcing core member interposed therebetween and used to polish a nail surface. In the nail file and the method of manufacturing the same, the reinforcing core member is made of rigid and elastic paper, providing the nail file with higher elasticity and flexibility than conventional synthetic resin products, whereby the nail file can easily accomplish nail finishing and polishing, and can reduce environmental contamination by minimizing generation of toxins upon landfill or incineration after disposal. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235945 | Hairpiece Having Detachable Hair Accessory - A hairpiece product includes a wig releasably attached to a hair accessory. The hair accessory can be a headband having an outer surface and an inner surface. A strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband, and a strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior of the wig's support structure. The strip of loop fasteners can be sized for complementary engagement with the strip of hook fasteners attached to the headband. The strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband with an adhesive, and the strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior surface of the upper segment with an adhesive. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235946 | Cosmetic color-selection tool - A cosmetic color-selection tool comprises at least one monochromatic black area and a plurality of discrete sample regions, each sample region comprising a single cosmetic color having a perimeter thereof, wherein at least a portion of the perimeter of each of the sample regions abuts the monochromatic black area. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235947 | Hair Styling Tool and Method of Using Same - A hair styling tool for creating an uneven part having a base with a handle, a stem and a web portion. First and second tines extend transversely from the web portion, and in the same direction, generally toward the handle. The tines are spaced apart a distance sufficient to lift and separate hair as the tool is moved through hair to form an uneven part. A method for forming an uneven part in hair includes the steps of engaging first and/or second spaced tines of a hair styling tool with a scalp of a person's head at a desired location for the start of the part near the person's face. Moving the hair styling tool toward the desired location of the part end using an alternating pattern to form a desired predetermined uneven hair part. Finally, slightly lifting a handle of the hair styling tool when the second tine has reached the desired location of the part end to separate and capture hair between the first and second tines so that the captured hair may be divided by the tool user. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235948 | Hair weave foundations and methods of use - A hair piece to be attached to the head of a user, the hair piece having a cloth-based foundation having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge and a right edge, with the foundation including a middle slit provided at about the center of the foundation, a bottom slit provided adjacent the bottom edge, a first set of side slits provided along the left edge, a second set of side slits provided along the right edge, a first set of rubber bands provided along the left edge, a second set of rubber bands provided along the right edge, a third set of rubber bands provided along the top edge, a fourth set of rubber bands provided along the bottom edge, a fifth set of rubber bands provided about the middle slit, and a plurality of wefts of hair attached to the foundation. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235949 | TREATING LICE WITH GASEOUS COMPOUNDS IN AN AIRTIGHT SPACE - A system and a method for treating lice and nits on a head of a patient. The system includes a cap for defining an airtight space around the head and a container for storing a mixture of gases for treating lice, a gas release mechanism for delivering the mixture of gases into the airtight space as an aerosol, and a gas distribution device having plurality of gas delivery pins. The mixture of gases causes irreversible damage to essential mechanisms of the lice. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235950 | Eyelash extensions and method for applying eyelash extensions - Eyelash extensions and a method for applying the same are described. The eyelash extensions comprise a first filament having both a proximal end and a distal portion with a distal end. Each of the proximal end and distal end are tapered and of a size such that the proximal end can be attached with a single eyelash. In some aspects, the filament can be branched to form a branched eyelash extension. The eyelash extensions come in multiple sizes, shapes, and colors to provide the user with increased aesthetics and comfort. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235951 | Environmentally Responsible Dental Floss and Packaging - A dental floss product includes a length of dental floss wound about a core and contained within a dispenser. The filled dispenser is packaged in a blister pack consisting of a paperboard back and a clear bubble attaching the dispenser to the back. The dental floss is formed of a PLA fiber, preferably Ingeo™ fiber, which may be coated with a wax such as soywax. Further, the core and dispenser is formed from an injection molded PLA polymer resin, the bubble is formed from a blow molded PLA polymer resin, and the back is formed of paper, preferably recycled. Accordingly the dental floss, its dispenser, and its package are all made from annually renewable resources and all are biodegradable in a land fill environment and thus extremely environmentally responsible. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235952 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WET TREATING PLATE-LIKE SUBSTRATES - Disclosed is a device for wet treatment of plate-like articles including: | 2009-09-24 |
20090235953 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CONCRETE ACCRETIONS FROM MIXING DRUM - A device for removing accretions of cured concrete from within a mixing drum is herein disclosed. The device includes an impact tool mounted upon a boom that may be inserted into the interior of the mixing drum. The impact tool is mounted upon the boom such that it may be rotated about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to that of the boom. The boom itself may be rotated about an axis substantially aligned with its own the length. In addition, the boom may be rotated laterally and up and down by positioning mechanism. The device may be mounted in a fixed location or it may be mounted upon a mobile platform. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235954 | Method and a washing system for washing turbines - A method for cleaning turbines on-line comprises extracting water from air directly at a turbine site having a turbine and treating the air and the extracted water to obtain extremely clean water having a conductivity of less than 3. This extremely clean water is then fed to the turbine to clean the turbine blades while the turbine is on-line. Preferably the extremely clean water is fed through a deionizer before being fed to the turbine. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235955 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE RAPID THERMAL CONTROL OF A WORK PIECE IN LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL FLUID - A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a chamber, and a thermal transfer device. The chamber is capable of holding a semiconductor structure therein. The thermal transfer device is connected to the chamber. The thermal transfer device has a surface disposed inside the chamber for contacting the semiconducting structure and controlling a temperature of the semiconductor structure in contact with the surface. The thermal transfer device has a thermal control module connected to the surface for heating and cooling the surface to thermally cycle the surface. The thermal control module effects a substantially immediate thermal response of the surface when thermally recycling the surface. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235956 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH REMOVABLE DUST COLLECTOR, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A vacuum cleaner includes a dust collector that compresses dust stored inside a dust container to minimize the volume of the dust. The dust collector would include one or more pressing plates that are used to compress the dust stored in dust collector. Various methods are used to control movements of the movable pressing plates to facilitate the compression operations. Also, various methods are used to determine when the dust collector is full and needs to be emptied. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235957 | Method for controlling dishwasher - A method for controlling a dishwasher is disclosed. The control method basically includes a preliminary washing operation for spraying wash water required to hydrate waste adhered to dishes, a main washing operation implemented plural times for washing the dishes contaminated by the waste, a rinsing operation implemented after the preliminary washing operation and also, after the main washing operation for rinsing the dishes from which the waste is removed, and a drying operation for drying the dishes after completion of the washing and rinsing operations. The control method further comprises a steam supply operation implemented at least once before, after, or during the main washing operation for supplying steam to the dishes. With the control method, steam is supplied to a tub in which dishes are received, to enable not only easy removal of food waste adhered to the dishes, but also sterilization of the dishes and tub. The supply of steam is accomplished without requiring an additional steam supply heater, water supply device and nozzle, resulting in easy fabrication and reduced costs. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235958 | DEGREASING SYSTEM - A cleaning system used for cleaning small parts, and more specifically for degreasing small parts, is provided that comprises a top work station, a bottom work station, and a grid tray having a grid portion. The top and bottom work stations can be assembled into a container and may employ one or more clips to secure the assembly. A method of cleaning items using the cleaning system is also provided. Further provided is a kit comprising the cleaning system, one or more brushes, and one or more pairs of gloves. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235959 | Assembly and Device - An assembly comprising a unit dose element ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235960 | FILTER ASSEMBLY OF WASHER - A filter assembly of a washer is disclosed, by which laundry can be prevented from being damaged by friction with the filter assembly in a manner of efficiently filtering off particles contained in water in the course of washing the laundry. In a washer including an inner wall having an outlet and a circulation passage provided between the inner wall and a wash tub to enable water to circulate to the outlet from a bottom of the wash tub, the present invention includes a filter unit filtering off particles from the water discharged from the outlet and a cap having an injection hole to enable the water through the filter unit to be injected into the wash tub. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235961 | High-Pressure Apparatus and Method for Removing Scale from a Tank - A rotating and telescoping cleaning system improves high pressure water cleaning of the inner surfaces of vessels or tanks. Vessels can be vertically divided with dividing plates with centered through-holes. Synchronized and controlled transverse and rotary movements of water jets result in a controlled spiral or helical cleaning track along the vessel walls. The water jets are directed at a pre-adjusted distance from the vessel wall and the travel speed of the water nozzle jets is exactly controlled allowing the removal of very hard deposits. One pass with the tool carrier with operating water jets along the length axis of the vessel results in a thoroughly cleaned vessel wall. The tool unfolds and folds inside of the vessel powered by the flow of the high pressure cleaning water. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235962 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system with fill level detection - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a washing cycle by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser with a receiving compartment, the receiving area for receiving at least one cartridge that is configured to hold at least one detergent, the detergent dosing system having the capability to store a quantity of detergent greater than a quantity needed for a single washing cycle and the detergent dosing system having an apparatus for detecting a fill level in at least one of the detergent dispenser and the at least one cartridge. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235963 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system that has a dosing device - A water-conducting appliance, including a compartment for receiving items therein for washing; and a cleaning agent dosing system having a dosing device for dosing at least one cleaning agent, in particular a liquid cleaning agent, into the washing compartment, the dosing device including a dosing chamber for holding a cleaning agent, an outlet, a gate for opening and closing the dosing chamber, and an actuator system for actuating the gate to move between an opening position and a closing position, the actuator system including transfer means operably connected to the gate such that a predetermined movement of the transfer means moves the gate, opening means for moving the transfer means in a first direction operable to open the gate, and return means for moving the transfer means in a second direction to close the gate. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235964 | CHILD CARETAKING STRUCTURES WITH ADJUSTABLE CANOPIES AND/OR HEADRESTS - Child caretaking structures having adjustable canopies and/or headrests are described. An example child caretaking structure includes a frame having a track with a plurality of indentations and a canopy. The example canopy includes a canopy stay connector coupled to a canopy clip, wherein the canopy clip is slidably coupled to the frame. The example canopy clip includes a first end, a second end and at least one protrusion between the first end and the second end dimensioned to selectively engage a first of the indentations of the track to fix the canopy at a first height. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235965 | Umbrella and Umbrella Canopy - An umbrella having a central shaft, a spindle slidably disposed on the shaft, a first plurality of radially extending ribs hingedly attached to the shaft, a second plurality of radially extending ribs secured at first ends thereof to the spindle and secured at second ends thereof to respective ones of the first plurality of ribs and an umbrella canopy supported by the first plurality of ribs, the canopy secured to the first ends of the first plurality of ribs adjacent to the second end of the central shaft and secured to the second ends of the second plurality of ribs at an outer perimeter of the canopy, wherein the canopy includes one or more single-canopy umbrella panels, and one or more double-canopy umbrella panels and wherein the double-canopy umbrella panels includes an upper canopy and a lower canopy, and wherein only the lower canopy is secured directly to the ribs. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235966 | ERGONOMIC CRUTCHES - A forearm crutch with a telescopic leg that includes a shoe assembly at the distal end with convex surfaces for the forward and rear portions to maximize contact area upon making contact with a supporting horizontal surface and as the load transmission ends. The other end of the leg is rigidly mounted to a housing that receives a pivotally mounted handle assembly with a locking mechanism for settling the former at a predetermined angular disposition over a given angular range. An adjustable forearm support assembly is mounted to the housing, opposite to where the leg is mounted. The crutch includes battery operated light and horn circuits that can be readily actuated by a user. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235967 | Stick and handle component - This invention refers to a stick ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235968 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER USING THERMAL ENERGY - An apparatus for generating electric power using thermal energy includes a thermoelectric semiconductor device having opposite first and second ceramic layers spaced apart from each other, a row of first conductive members attached spacedly to an inner surface of the first ceramic layer, a row of second conductive members attached spacedly to an inner surface of the second ceramic layer, alternately arranged P-type and N-type semiconductor elements each disposed between the first and second ceramic layers and interconnecting electrically a corresponding first conductive member and a corresponding second conductive member, and a heat insulation material filled between the first and second ceramic layers. The thermoelectric semiconductor device outputs a DC power corresponding to a difference between temperatures of the first and second ceramic layers to a circuit unit so that the circuit unit outputs a voltage output corresponding to the DC power. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235969 | TERNARY THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - A thermoelectric material and a method of fabricating a thermoelectric material are provided. The thermoelectric material includes a compound having an elemental formula of A | 2009-09-24 |
20090235970 | Energy-storage mouse pad capable of absorbing light energy - An energy-storage mouse pad capable of absorbing light energy is provided. The energy-storage mouse pad uses a solar panel disposed on a base thereof to collect ambient light illumination energy and transform it into electric energy to be stored in a storage device, and then supplies electric power to peripheral devices of a computer via a connecting port to fully utilize power resources and saving power costs. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235971 | PHOTOACTIVE DEVICE WITH ORGANIC LAYERS - The invention relates to a photoactive device with organic layers, especially a solar cell, with a layer arrangement having an electrode and a counterelectrode as well as a sequence of organic layers arranged between the electrode and the counterelectrode, wherein two layers bordering on one another are formed in a photoactive region encompassed by the sequence of organic layers, namely, an exciton-harvesting layer (EHL) and an exciton-separating layer (ESL); in which the exciton-harvesting layer (EHL) is a mixed layer containing an organic material (A) and at least one further organic material (B), in which (i) a lowest singlet excitation state for excitons (S | 2009-09-24 |
20090235972 | ADHESIVE TAPE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING THE SAME - The present invention provides an adhesive tape | 2009-09-24 |
20090235973 | Positioning system for solar panels - A system for positioning a solar panel includes a first frame and a second frame substantially parallel with the first frame. A plurality of tubes intersect the first frame and extend through the second frame. Each tube has a free end and a distal end. A photovoltaic device attached to the free end of each tube and the distal end is coupled to the first frame. Relative motion of the frames tilts the tubes and the photovoltaic devices, thereby permitting the photovoltaic devices to track the sun during the day. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235974 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR AND DEVICES AND METHODS USING THEM - Solar concentrators are disclosed that improve the efficiency of PV cells and systems using them. The solar concentrators may be designed such that they include one or more chromophores that emit light to a PV cell. Various materials and components of the solar concentrators are also described. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235975 | Tracking Solar Collector Assembly - A tracking solar collector assembly includes solar collector support structure, with at least one solar collector mounted thereto and first and second spaced apart pivotal support points defining a tilt axis, Southside supports, with first pivot connectors, and North side supports, with a base, a second pivot connector, and one or two support elements connected to the base and to the second pivot connector at the ends thereof. The first and second support points are pivotally connected to and supported by the first pivot connectors and by the North side supports, respectively. The assembly also includes a tilting assembly causing the solar collectors therewith to tilt in unison. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235976 | SOLAR CELL - A photovoltaic cell may include a semiconductor base, a semiconductor mesa extending from the semiconductor base, a dielectric and a conductive material. The semiconductor mesa includes a top surface and a side wall, and a first portion of the dielectric is disposed on the top surface, a second portion of the dielectric is disposed on the side wall, and a third portion of the dielectric is disposed on the base. The conductive material is disposed on the top surface of the mesa and on the dielectric, and the conductive material covers the first portion of the dielectric, the second portion of the dielectric, and a portion of the third portion. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235977 | Key module with energy storage function - A key module with energy storage function includes a transparent key unit, a sun cell, and an elastic unit. The transparent key unit has a plurality of transparent microstructures. The sun cell is disposed under a bottom side of the transparent key unit, and the sun cell has a light-receiving face facing the transparent key unit. The elastic unit is disposed under a bottom side of the sun cell. Therefore, the transparent microstructures of the transparent key unit guide and transmit external light sources onto the light-receiving face of the sun cell in order to increase light source on the light-receiving face. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235978 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOTOACTIVE LAYERS AND COMPONETS COMPRISING SAID LAYER(S) - A method for producing photoactive layers, and components, such as solar cells, including the layers. According to the invention, the photoactive layers are produced by forming a non-semiconducting layer from precursor material including at least one metal compound and a salt-like and/or organic reactant on a substrate by printing or blade coating, the layer being exposed to temperatures of less than 300° C., wherein a semiconducting, photoactive layer is formed from the non-semiconducting layer by thermal conversion of the precursor material. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235979 | INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY - An interconnect assembly. The interconnect assembly includes a trace that includes a plurality of electrically conductive portions. The plurality of electrically conductive portions is configured both to collect current from a first solar cell and to interconnect electrically to a second solar cell. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive portions is configured such that solar-cell efficiency is substantially undiminished in an event that any one of the plurality of electrically conductive portions is conductively impaired. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235980 | SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SOLAR CELL - An aspect of the invention provides a solar cell manufacturing method that comprises the steps of: forming a porous layer, having a plurality of pores, on a photoelectric conversion body configured to generate photo-generated carriers upon receipt of light; and forming an electrode by disposing a conductive material on the porous layer, the conductive material infiltrating the porous layer to thereby make contact with the photoelectric conversion body. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235981 | BORON NITRIDE ANTI-REFLECTION COATINGS AND METHODS - High performance photovoltaic devices are provided. Certain embodiments relate to the use of Boron-Nitride (BN) thin films as anti-reflection coating (ARC) material on Si and GaAs solar cells. A low and wide reflectance window covering a large energy range of the solar spectrum is available. For a large part of the useful solar spectrum, the index of refraction of the grown BN thin films remains constant at about 2.8. In another embodiment, a BN ARC is applied directly on ordinary window glass providing the device's mechanical strength. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235982 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A photoelectric conversion element includes: a first electrode having a porous oxide semiconductor layer which supports a sensitizing dye on a surface thereof and functioning as a photo electrode; a second electrode disposed so as to oppose the first electrode; an electrolyte disposed in at least a part of a space between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a sump portion for the electrolyte disposed in at least a part of the space between the first electrode and the second electrode. According to the present invention, air bubbles can be exhausted effectively from power generating area, so that a photoelectric conversion element possessing an improved power generation property and a long-term durability can be provided. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235983 | Interlayer Design for Epitaxial Growth of Semiconductor Layers - An interlayer structure that, in one implementation, includes a combination of an amorphous or nano-crystalline seed-layer, and one or more metallic layers, deposited on the seed layer, with the fcc, hcp or bcc crystal structure is used to epitaxially orient a semiconductor layer on top of non-single-crystal substrates. In some implementations, this interlayer structure is used to establish epitaxial growth of multiple semiconductor layers, combinations of semiconductor and oxide layers, combinations of semiconductor and metal layers and combination of semiconductor, oxide and metal layers. This interlayer structure can also be used for epitaxial growth of p-type and n-type semiconductors in photovoltaic cells. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235984 | Solar cell module - A solar cell module includes a solar cell, a ring and a lens. The solar cell includes at least one photo detector provided on the top, a plurality of pins extended from the bottom and at least a mark formed thereon for marking the pins. The ring is detachably mounted on the solar cell. The ring includes an upper window and a lower window. The lens is disposed in the ring for closing at least one of the upper and lower windows. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235985 | CONCENTRATORS FOR SOLAR POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS - The invention is directed to a system for concentrating light for solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generating systems. The system includes a plurality of concentrating regions. Each concentrating region includes an input end having a perimeter or width in a lenticular configuration, an output end having a perimeter or width in a lenticular configuration, and a portion located therebetween defined by a reflective boundary. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing a light collection system. The method includes forming a film having multiple recesses. Each recess includes an input end, an output end and a reflective boundary. The output end has a smaller perimeter or a width in a lenticular configuration than a perimeter or a width of the input end in the lenticular configuration. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235986 | Back contact for thin film solar cells - The present invention discloses thin film photovoltaic devices comprising Group II-VI semiconductor layers with a substrate configuration having an interface layer between the back electrode and the absorber layer capable of creating an ohmic contact in the device. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235987 | Chemical Treatments to Enhance Photovoltaic Performance of CIGS - The present invention provides method of treating semiconductor surfaces (e.g., CIGS) using various solvents (including ionic solvents and eutectics), and methods preparing photovoltaic cells comprising treated CIGS materials. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235988 | SOLAR CELLS BASED ON POLYMER NANOWIRES - Solar cells having active layers that include poly(3-alkylthiophene) nanowires. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235989 | Automatic flush actuation apparatus - An automatic flush actuation apparatus, which is incorporated with a flushing system having a water inlet, a water outlet, and a water chamber communicating therebetween, that includes a valve member being moved by a flush lever for releasing the water pressure within the water chamber to allow the water passing from the water inlet to the water outlet, and a sensor-operated powering assembly including a relief valve provided at the valve member for controlling the water flowing to the water outlet and an actuator arranged in such a manner that while sensing a presence of a user of the flushing system, the actuator is driven to move the relief valve to an opened position for releasing the water pressure within the water chamber to allow the water passing to said water outlet. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235990 | Monodisperse Microdroplet Generation and Stopping Without Coalescence - A system for monodispersed microdroplet generation and trapping including providing a flow channel in a microchip; producing microdroplets in the flow channel, the microdroplets movable in the flow channel; providing carrier fluid in the flow channel using a pump or pressure source; controlling movement of the microdroplets in the flow channel and trapping the microdroplets in a desired location in the flow channel. The system includes a microchip; a flow channel in the microchip; a droplet maker that generates microdroplets, the droplet maker connected to the flow channel; a carrier fluid in the flow channel, the carrier fluid introduced to the flow channel by a source of carrier fluid, the source of carrier fluid including a pump or pressure source; a valve connected to the carrier fluid that controls flow of the carrier fluid and enables trapping of the microdroplets. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235991 | DETERGENT RELEASING DEVICE FOR WATER TANK - A detergent releasing device for toilet water tank includes a case connected to inside of the water tank and a releasing unit is connected with the case. The releasing unit includes a guide member with a hollow central tube in which an operation rod is movably inserted. The central tube includes two slots located close to two ends thereof. The operation rod includes an annular space in which a fixed amount of detergent is stored via one of the slots. The operation rod is connected with a float member which moves the operation rod up and down within the central tube. The fixed amount of detergent released when flushing. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235992 | Method and apparatus for detecting water system leaks and preventing excessive water usage - A method and apparatus for detecting water system leaks and preventing excessive water usage by water systems in residential and commercial buildings provides a processor-controller, a user interface for programming the processor-controller with preselected controller output criteria, and a water meter located in a water line within the building. The water meter provides a waterflow input signal to the processor-controller and closes a water line valve if the water usage calculated by the processor-controller satisfies the preselected controller output criteria. The present invention will activate a water-saving hot water for use in conjunction with a water heater in response to a user-entered occupancy schedule stored in the processor-controller. The present invention will monitor and contain water heater leaks and, in the event of substantial water leakage, will close valves in the water heater lines to prevent water losses into the building. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235993 | FLOW RATE CONTROL DEVICE - A flow rate control device comprises a regulator that adjusts the pressure of a fluid to be supplied, a plurality of narrowed pathways arranged in parallel on the downstream side of the regulator, and an open/close section that switches a predetermined narrowed pathway amongst the plurality of narrowed pathways between an open position and a closed position. One of the pathways can be an open narrowed pathway arranged on the downstream side of the regulator and another can be an opened/closed narrowed pathway arranged downstream of the regulator in parallel with the open narrowed pathway. In this case, the open/close section that switches the opened/closed narrowed pathway between as open position and a closed position. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235994 | COAXIAL PRESSURE RETENTION AND RELIEF MECHANISM - A pressure relief mechanism may utilize a casing that defines an internal cavity, a fluid inlet, and a fluid outlet. A first valve may reside within the internal cavity to permit fluid flow in one direction and further utilize a first valve carriage and a first valve spring that forces the first valve carriage against a first end of the casing internal cavity, over the fluid inlet. The first valve spring may reside against a second end of the casing cavity. A second valve may reside within the internal cavity and utilize a second valve carriage, a second valve body, and a second valve spring that biases the second valve body against the first valve body, the second valve permitting fluid flow opposite to the flow of the first valve. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235995 | FUEL DELIVERY MODULE REGULATOR VALVE - A pressure responsive regulator valve particularly suitable for a vehicle fuel system includes a substantially monolithic T-shaped body having a first bore defining a substantially unrestricted fluid flow path therethrough and a second bore in fluid flow communication with the first bore. A pressure responsive valve is provided in the second bore to open and close a fluid flow path through the second bore. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235996 | DISTRIBUTOR - A distributor | 2009-09-24 |
20090235997 | Apparatus, system, and method for diverting fluid - A pump component is removed from a port of a suction-side fluid cavity of a high-pressure fluid pump. The pump component performs a pump function for the high-pressure fluid pump. A primary coupler connects to the port. The pump component connects to the primary coupler. A diverter fluid passage diverts a low-pressure fluid from the primary coupler to an auxiliary fluid delivery system. The primary coupler communicates the low-pressure fluid through the pump component and primary coupler to the port. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235998 | DUAL-PURPOSE GAS STOVE SWITCH - A dual-purpose gas stove switch includes a valve body and a valve seat. The valve body includes an inlet passageway, an interior passageway, a nozzle having a mouth, a compensation nozzle, and a compensation passageway in communication with the compensation nozzle. A valve core is received in a chamber formed by the valve body and the valve seat. The valve core includes a blind hole in communication with the mouth via the interior passageway. The valve core includes four holes and a compensation hole. The valve core is rotatable to make the four holes to be in selective communication with the inlet passageway. The compensation hole can be in communication with the compensation passageway and the compensation nozzle. Thus, the switch can be selectively utilized with liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235999 | Spray Application Rate Regulating Valve - A regulator valve includes an inlet coupled for receiving a spray solution delivered by a fixed displacement pump coupled to a solution tank. Located in the valve body so as to divide the solution received at the inlet between a bypass or tank port of the regulator valve, and a boom port is a ball valve in the form of a hollow sphere having a first circular opening in register with said inlet, a second circular opening in register with said boom port and an elongate, wedge-shaped opening in register with said bypass port. The ball valve is mounted for rotation about an axis which is coaxial with the first circular opening and includes a stem coupled to an electric motor for actuating the valve, the motor being coupled for receiving a control signal for causing the motor to position the ball for dividing the flow so as to achieve a desired solution application rate. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236000 | DIVERTER VALVE WITH HANDLE - A diverter valve assembly which eliminates rotational motion for actuation. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236001 | DRAIN SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drain system for transporting waste from a vehicle to a discharge location located spaced from the vehicle may include first, second and third modular components. The first modular component may be adapted to coupling to the vehicle and may define a first male connection. The second modular component may include a waste transfer portion extending between a first end and a second end. The first end may define a first female connection and the second end may define a second male connection. The third modular component may include an angled central portion, a first end and a second end. The first end may define a second female connection. The second end may define a waste discharge end. The drain system may further include a fourth modular component defining a first end having an opening for receiving the waste discharge end of the third modular component and a second end for interfacing with a tubular intake of the discharge location. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236002 | HYDRO SOUND DAMPER, IN PARTICULAR FOR INTEGRATION IN AN AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hydro sound damper, in particular for integration in an aircraft hydraulic system, with a throughout inner tube, wherein the inner tube comprises a perforation section which is coaxially encompassed by a housing under formation of a gas-filled cavity. The perforation section is coaxially encompassed by a metal felt cylinder at least in sections and an elastomeric membrane bears on the metal felt cylinder for generating a gas cushion, which is closed in itself. Due to the metal felt cylinder a pushing through of the elastomeric membrane into the bores of the perforation section is avoided when the hydraulic system is depressurized. Furthermore, the metal felt cylinder, which is infiltrated respectively flowed through, produces an improved damping characteristic which might moreover be adjusted by a variation of the flow resistance of the used metal felt. The hydro sound damper is built-on spacious compact, has a low weight, reaches high damping values over a broad noise spectrum and is therefore capable of being easily integrated in existing aircraft hydraulic systems. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236003 | Apparatus for preventing the passage of small animals into tubular structures - An apparatus for preventing the passage of small animals into tubular structures. with a plurality of contoured sections, contoured sections fitting against inside of tubular structure, contoured sections in opposing arrangment, cylinder nubs connected to the contoured sections, threaded rods connect the contoured sections by fitting into the cylinder nubs, nuts at each end of rod, contoured sections adjusted by changing position of nuts on connecting rods, and contoured sections, cylinder nubs, threaded rods, and nuts made from a plurality of materials. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236004 | SMOOTH AND FLEXIBLE CLEAN ROOM HOSE - A hose suited for use in clean rooms has a Minimum Bend Radius (MBR) that is flexible without kinking. The hose includes a germ and bacteria resistant smooth outer surface and is constructed form a low modulus rubber type matrix with primary reinforcement layers laid at optimal opposing angles around a thin walled thermoplastic liner and similarly a secondary reinforcement layer of wire is utilized. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236005 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING WIRE LOOPS FOR A DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE - An apparatus and method for forming at least one end turn and at least one stator slot segment of a conductor for a stator of a dynamoelectric machine comprising at least two forming die sets. The forming die sets are disposed having a space substantially equal to a width of the conductor between adjacent die sets and include a female forming die and a male forming die linearly slideable to the female forming die. The die sets are disposed such that both at least one end turn and at least one stator slot segment are formable between the male forming dies and the female forming dies when the male forming dies are sequentially actuated to the female forming dies. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236006 | Temperature-Compensated Dispensing of Compressed Gases - Method for dispensing a gas comprising (a) providing a gas storage system containing pressurized gas and having at least first and second gas storage volumes, first and second flow control valves in flow communication with the first and second gas storage volumes, respectively, wherein each flow control valve is initially closed, and wherein the first gas storage volume has a smaller volumetric capacity than the second gas storage volume; (b) selecting a reference temperature; (c) measuring the ambient temperature; (d) providing a gas receiving vessel and placing it in flow communication with each flow control valve and with the gas storage system; and (e) initiating delivery of the gas by (i) opening the first flow control valve when the ambient temperature is equal to or greater than the reference temperature or (ii) opening the second flow control valve when the ambient temperature is less than the reference temperature. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236007 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING BEVERAGE BOTTLES, IN A BEVERAGE BOTTLING PLANT, WITH A BEVERAGE MATERIAL COMPRISING A CARBONATED WATER COMPONENT AND A LIQUID FLAVORING COMPONENT, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING CONTAINERS, IN A CONTAINER FILLING PLANT, WITH A MATERIAL COMPRISING A FIRST INGREDIENT AND A SECOND INGREDIENT - A method and apparatus for filling beverage bottles, in a beverage bottling plant, with a beverage material comprising a carbonated water component and a liquid flavoring component, and method and apparatus for filling containers, in a container filling plant, with a material comprising a first ingredient and a second ingredient. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236008 | STATIC ELECTRICITY ELIMINATOR - An apparatus for reducing static electricity includes an ionizer that generates ions for neutralizing static electricity, a blower that produces a current of air for moving the ions to a desired location, and a motion detector operatively connected to the blower. Upon detecting motion, the motion detector activates the blower, which disperses ions to reduce static electricity at the desired location. The apparatus can include a heater for heating the current of ionized air. In addition, the motion detector can be operatively linked to the ionizer and heater so that they are also activated upon detection of motion. The blower can be linked to a timer such that it runs for a predetermined amount of time upon activation by the motion detector, or the blower can run continuously until the motion detector no longer detects any motion. The apparatus is particularly useful for reducing static electricity around fuel dispensers. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236009 | DEVICE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF STERILE CONTAINERS CONTAINING CONCENTRATED PRODUCTS IN APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BEVERAGES - Device for the replacement of sterile containers ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090236010 | CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR A WOOD PLANING MACHINE - A cutter head assembly for a wood planing machine includes a shaft, a plurality of cutter-mounting sleeve modules sleeved on the shaft, and a plurality of cutter modules respectively secured to the sleeve modules such that cutting edges of the cutter modules extend beyond outer wall surfaces of the sleeve modules. An angularly variable positioning mechanism includes an axially extending guiding member disposed on the mount segment, and a plurality of axially extending guided members disposed on inner wall surfaces of the sleeve modules to mate with the axially guiding member. By virtue of fitting engagement between the guiding member and a selected one of the guided member of each sleeve module that are sequentially sleeved onto the shaft, the cutting edges together define a cutting contour line that winds around the shaft. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236011 | Hands Free Wood Splitter - A hands-free wood (log segment) splitting apparatus and method of employing a mobile vehicle having mounted thereon the splitting apparatus. The splitting apparatus includes a mount removably secured to the mobile vehicle and having secured thereon a rotatable auger, the location of the mount and the components carried thereon being safely remote from an operator. Control over the positioning of the apparatus, including the auger relative to a to-be-split log segment, control over the movement of the auger relative to the log segment being split, restraining the log segment from undesired movement relative to the spinning auger, and other related actions, are effected by the operator from the remote location and without exposure of the operator to personal injury from the splitting apparatus. Guides are provided for entry thereof into a split to serve as impediments to collapse of the split portions of the log segment against the auger. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236012 | Detection systems for power equipment - Methods to detect when a human body contacts a predetermined portion of a machine are disclosed. The methods distinguish contact with a person from contact with other materials. The methods are particularly applicable in woodworking equipment such as table saws to distinguish contact between a person and the blade of the saw from contact between the blade and wet or green wood. The methods and woodworking equipment may include predictive blade stop algorithms that prevent unnecessary activations of a safety brake during coast down of a blade and continued protection in the event a main power switch is turned off. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236013 | Method for increasing the effectiveness of a component of a material - A manufacturing method for a material increases the effectiveness of a component so the component can be present in an amount which does not produce undesirable effects. A material is prepared containing the component in a first concentration. The component is at least partially removed to lower the concentration of the component to a second concentration. The concentration of the component may then be increased to a third concentration above the second concentration. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236014 | Treatment of metal components - A process for treating a non-ferrous metal component, comprising placing the component into a process chamber at an elevated temperature, biasing the component to have a potential capable of attracting ions, introducing oxygen into the chamber at a pressure such that a glow discharge comprising oxygen ions is generated, the process chamber additionally comprising a glow discharge ionization enhancing means, and activating the glow discharge ionization enhancing means thereby increasing charged species density of the glow discharge, the oxygen ions flowing towards the component and colliding the surface thereof at least some of which diffuse into the component. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236015 | ULTRAHIGH STRENGTH STEEL SHEET AND STRENGTH PART FOR AUTOMOBILE UTILIZING THE SAME - There is provided an ultrahigh strength steel sheet containing 0.10 to 0.40 mass % of C, 0.01 to 3.5 mass % of Cr, at least one selected from the group consisting of 0.10 to 2.0 mass % of Mo, 0.20 to 1.5 mass % of W, 0.002 to 1.0 mass % of V, 0.002 to 1.0 mass % of Ti and 0.005 to 1.0 mass % of Nb, 0.02 mass % or less of P and 0.01 mass % or less of S as impurities and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities based on the total mass of the steel sheet and having a base structure of lower bainite, a prior austenite grain size of 30 μm or smaller and a tensile strength of 980 MPa or higher. There is also provided an automotive strength part using the ultrahigh strength steel sheet. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236016 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GLASS MOLDING DIE - A method for manufacturing a glass molding die includes forming a substrate by hardening a steel material containing 0.3 wt % or more and 2.7 wt % or less of carbon and 13 wt % or less of chromium, and further containing at least one additive selected from 0.5 wt % or more and 3 wt % or less of molybdenum, 0.1 wt % or more and 5 wt % or less of vanadium, and 1 wt % or more and 7 wt % or less of tungsten, and then tempering the steel material at a temperature of 400° C. or higher and 650° C. or lower, forming a surface coating layer composed of an amorphous Ni—P alloy on the surface of the substrate, and heating the surface coating layer thereby rendering the surface coating layer an eutectic structure composed of Ni and Ni | 2009-09-24 |
20090236017 | FORMING OF METALLIC GLASS BY RAPID CAPACITOR DISCHARGE - An apparatus and method of uniformly heating, rheologically softening, and thermoplastically forming metallic glasses rapidly into a net shape using a rapid capacitor discharge forming (RCDF) tool are provided. The RCDF method utilizes the discharge of electrical energy stored in a capacitor to uniformly and rapidly heat a sample or charge of metallic glass alloy to a predetermined “process temperature” between the glass transition temperature of the amorphous material and the equilibrium melting point of the alloy in a time scale of several milliseconds or less. Once the sample is uniformly heated such that the entire sample block has a sufficiently low process viscosity it may be shaped into high quality amorphous bulk articles via any number of techniques including, for example, injection molding, dynamic forging, stamp forging, and blow molding in a time frame of less than 1 second. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236018 | MICRO THRUSTER, MICRO THRUSTER ARRAY AND POLYMER GAS GENERATOR - Disclosed is a gas generating polymer compound that when irradiated with light or other radiation sources makes a solid to gas phase transition due to chemically catylized degradation, irradiative degradation or both. This provides a low cost, stable and easily manufactured means. of gas production. Also disclosed are possible uses for the gas generator such as a low cost micro thruster. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236019 | COVER ASSEMBLIES FOR COVERING OBJECTS - A cover assembly comprises a covering member having an object-covering shape, and a container for containing the covering member. The container has a containment configuration and a deployment configuration, and has a defined orientation relative to a notional object to be covered. The container also has an anchor for non-invasively maintaining the container in position on the notional object to be covered. The covering member is secured to the container at a predetermined position of the covering member and in alignment with the defined orientation of the container. Placement of the container at a predetermined position of the notional object to be covered corresponding to the predetermined position of the covering member, with the defined orientation of the container matching the orientation of the notional object to be covered, aligns the object-covering shape of the covering member with a shape of the notional object to be covered. | 2009-09-24 |
20090236020 | Protection Device With A Protective Cover - The invention pertains to a protection device ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090236021 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD OF DESIGNING TREAD PATTERN OF THE TIRE - A pneumatic tire reduces the columnar resonance noise of the tire while controlling the lowering of wet performances, wherein four circumferential grooves continuously extending in the circumferential direction of the tire are disposed in a treading face and a plurality of lateral grooves each having one end opened to the circumferential groove and terminated in a land portion are formed with respect to two circumferential grooves among the four circumferential grooves, and these lateral grooves and the respective circumferential grooves have such a groove width that both groove walls of the groove do not contact with each other in a ground contact face and one or more lateral groove are always completely included in the ground contact face, and an extending length of a portion of each lateral groove in the ground contact face having a groove width of the lateral groove corresponding to not less than 30% of a groove width of the circumferential groove is made not less than 40% of an extending length of the circumferential groove in the ground contact face. | 2009-09-24 |