45th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120279465 | VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one form a rocker is disclosed coupled with a valve stem at one end and a cam follower at the other end. The rocker is operable to rotate about a fixed axis. In one form the cam follower includes a set of lower rollers operable to follow one cam lobe and an upper roller operable to follow another cam lobe. A leaf spring can be used to couple the cam follower with the rocker. A cam shaft can have a nested configuration including an inner shaft, an intermediate tube, and an outer tube. Cam lobes can be fastened to the cam shaft in one form by fastening through each of the inner shaft, intermediate tube, and outer tube, and in another form by attaching at least two devices inserted from either side of the cam shaft and that are not inserted at least through the inner shaft. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279466 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER WITH DEVICE FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION - An adjustment device for adjusting the relative angular position of a camshaft with respect to a crankshaft within a specified angle range, the adjustment device having a device for emergency operation of the adjustment device. The device for emergency operation includes a freewheel device which can be activated in an emergency mode of the adjustment device and, in an activated state, is able to allow an adjustment movement of the camshaft with respect to the crankshaft from the current position in a first direction towards an emergency running position and to block an adjustment movement in a second direction opposite thereto. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279467 | Assembled Camshaft, Main Camshaft Body and Method for Producing an Assembled Camshaft - A camshaft that is assembled or is to be assembled carries at least one cam element that is to be disposed on a main camshaft body to be rotationally fixed and axially movable, and at least one cam element to be disposed on the main camshaft body so as to be rotationally fixed and axially immovable. The main camshaft body has first axial sub-sections having a multi-tooth profile, so that due to a positive connection between shaft and hub the cam element to be disposed in the sub-section so as to be axially movable is seated so as to be rotationally fixed. The main camshaft body also has second axial sub-sections having an extended diameter so that by a non-positive connection between shaft and hub it is ensured that the cam element to be disposed in the sub-section is seated so as to be rotationally fixed and secured against movement. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279468 | CORONA IGNITER HAVING CONTROLLED LOCATION OF CORONA FORMATION - A corona igniter | 2012-11-08 |
20120279469 | LASER SPARK PLUG - A laser spark plug, e.g., for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle or a heavy-duty gas engine, has an antechamber for receiving an ignitable medium and a combustion chamber window which separates the antechamber from a part of the laser spark plug facing away from the combustion chamber. At least one flow-guiding element is provided in the antechamber and is situated in such a way that it deflects a fluid flow, which occurs in the antechamber and moves toward the combustion chamber window, into a radially inner direction. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279470 | ENGINE FOR COMBUSTING FUEL - An engine for combusting fuel that has a head mounted to an engine block with a gasket disposed therebetween. A chamber is formed within the engine block and head that is frustroconical in shape to direct the energy wave created by the fuel to a reciprocating piston that is disposed within the chamber in the engine block. The gasket has electrical components therein including at least one electrode that extends into the chamber such that when activated the electrode provides a spark in the chamber. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279471 | SPARK IGNITION FOUR-STROKE CYCLE ENGINE - A second exhaust poppet valve | 2012-11-08 |
20120279472 | injection device and internal combustion engine - An injection device for an internal combustion engine is proposed having at least one injection valve system for injecting fuel into an intake manifold of the internal combustion engine and at least one heating device for pre-heating fuel injected by the injection valve system, the injection valve system including a first injection valve for injecting fuel in the direction of a first inlet opening of a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine and a separate, second injection valve for injecting fuel in the direction of a second inlet opening of the combustion chamber. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279473 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED HIGH-PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR - The invention relates to a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, comprising a high-pressure pump. A high-pressure outlet ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279474 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a fuel system of an internal combustion engine, a low-pressure delivery unit for the fuel, at least indirectly delivers fuel to at least one low-pressure injection device. The fuel system further provides a high-pressure delivery unit, which has a drive region and a delivery region and at least indirectly delivers fuel to at least one high-pressure injection device. According to the invention, the fuel is first delivered by the low-pressure delivery unit to the drive region of the high-pressure delivery unit and from there onward to the low-pressure injection device and/or to the delivery region of the high-pressure delivery unit. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279475 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR A TUBULAR FUEL LINE - A connection arrangement for a fuel line. The fuel line has a pressure nipple having a forward a sealing surface and a rear pressure receiving surface. A cap screw element projects into the passage with a tube portion which when tightened exerts on a pressure transmission arrangement a force which is directed axially towards the nozzle holder and which is transmitted to the pressure receiving surface of the pressure nipple to press its sealing surface against a counterpart sealing surface on the nozzle holder. A sealing arrangement which seals off a first free space between the outside wall of the fuel line and the inside wall of the pressure transmission arrangement and a second free space between the outside wall of the pressure transmission arrangement and the inside wall of the passage relative to the exterior is positioned completely in the interior of the passage. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279476 | SPARK IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine which is provided with a variable compression ratio mechanism which can change a mechanical compression ratio and a variable valve timing mechanism which can control a closing timing of an intake valve. A target operating point which can be reached after a fixed time without entering no-entry regions from the current operating point toward an operating point which satisfies the demanded intake air amount is calculated for an operating point which shows a combination of the mechanical compression ratio and the closing timing of the intake valve when the demanded intake air amount changes, and the mechanical compression ratio and the closing timing of the intake valve are made to change toward this target operating point. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279477 | FUEL INJECTOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An injector for a fuel injection system comprising: input means for receiving drive signals from an injector drive circuit for controlling operation of the injector, and an ID chip wherein the injector further comprises an electronic latch means arranged to move between a first state in which the electronic latch means is arranged to be enabled such that the ID chip is in communication with the injector drive circuit via the input means, and a second state in which the electronic latch means is arranged to be disabled such that the ID chip is not in communication with the injector drive circuit via the input means wherein the electronic latch means is arranged to move from the first state to the second state upon receipt at the injector of a drive pulse signal from the injector drive circuit. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279478 | FUEL FILTER ADAPTER - An adapter for retrofitting a fuel control system. The adapter has an outlet port and an inlet port for connecting to an external fuel system. The adapter replaces a standard fuel filter and fuel filter bowl. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279479 | Heat Recycling Internal Combustion Enines - This patent describes two engine designs capable of recycling waste heat. The engines are both theoretically capable of approaching 100% efficiency in converting fuel to motion, although they use the same thermodynamic cycle as much lower efficiency 4 stroke engines. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279480 | METHOD FOR FLUSHING AN ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER - In a method for flushing an activated carbon filter of a tank ventilation system of an internal combustion engine, which tank ventilation system includes a fuel tank and an activated carbon filter with which a tank shut-off valve TAV, a fuel tank vent valve TEV, and an activated carbon filter shut-off valve AAV are associated, the tank shut-off valve TAV is closed, the fuel tank vent valve TEV is opened, and the activated carbon filter shut-off valve AAV is closed. The activated carbon filter shut-off valve AAV is controlled to close in a clocked manner. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279481 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention has an object to provide an internal combustion engine in which abnormal combustion accompanying inflow of oil hardly occurs. For this purpose, in one mode of the present invention, the internal combustion engine includes a plurality of cylinders disposed along a flow of cooling water, and a surge tank having a plurality of air outlet ports connecting to the respective cylinders, wherein the surge tank is formed so that relatively much oil accumulates in a vicinity of an air outlet port connecting to a cylinder which is located at an upstream side of the flow of the cooling water, and accumulation of the oil is relatively small in a vicinity of an air outlet port connecting to a cylinder which is located at a downstream side of the flow of the cooling water. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279482 | LAMINATED POCKET SLINGSHOT WITH METAL CORE - A layered composite slingshot having a metallic center or core, with overlaying spacing and outer layers. The individual layers are laminated together beginning with the metallic center. Pins are strategically inserted through the slingshot frame penetrating each layer, thereby locking each layer to one another. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279483 | T-SHIRT CANNON - A system and method for launching promotional material is described. A gas-powered cannon having an actuation system and a magazine attached to the actuation system is provided. The magazine includes a plurality of tubes capable of receiving the promotional items to be launched. A promotional item is loaded into each tube, wherein loading includes loading a first promotional item in a first one of the plurality of tubes and loading a second promotional item into a different one of the plurality of tubes. The first promotional item is launched and then the magazine is rotated around the actuation system under gas power to line up the second promotional item. The second promotional item is then launched. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279484 | Fuel Oil Supply System from a Remote Source Including Recirculated Heating of Fuel Oil and Supplemented Supply Pressure - A fuel oil supply system for a portable fuel oil consuming device, representatively a portable oil fired construction heater includes supply and return fuel lines in communication with a remote fuel container in an anti-siphon configuration. One or more electrical heaters heat the fuel lines adjacent an integral pump of the consuming device. The fuel lines communicate with a partitioned volume of fuel within the container which is heated relative to a remaining volume as the fuel circulates. The pump and a combustion air blower of the device are located together with the heaters within an enclosure on the device such that air is drawn into the enclosure over the heaters and heat conducting surfaces of the pump by the blower for directing heated air through a combustion air duct of the blower which surrounds the burner and a main fuel line from the pump to the burner. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279485 | Optical Signal Aiming for Heliostats - Methods and systems for managing heliostat aiming toward a target are described. Solar rays incident on a reflective surface of a heliostat mirror are reflected toward the target. One or more optical signalers are arranged at positions about the target. An optical signal received from one of the one or more optical signalers is detected. An error in an orientation of the reflective surface is determined based on the optical signal. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279486 | Heliostat for collecting sunlight and method of controlling the same | 2012-11-08 |
20120279487 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC ORIENTATION OF A SOLAR PANEL DEVICE AND DEVICE OPERATING ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - Method for orientation of a solar panel device ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279488 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR CONSTRUCTION - The solar concentrator includes a base with a support frame that is rotatably connected thereto. A torsion box is tiltably mounted to the support frame to provide a wide range of movement of the torsion box and the finish surface thereon, which is preferably of a single plane parabolic shape that carries linear mirror strips. A receiver is mounted above the surface of the mirror strips at the focus of the parabola by a bracket to optimize reflection of radiation thereto. Plumbing transports liquid, such as water, through the receiver for heating thereof for various purposes, such as water desalinization. Thus, the solar concentrator is an optimized low cost and easy to manufacture solar concentrator. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279489 | Tracking Device - A tracking device is disclosed for a unit, in particular a solar collector, to be directed toward a moving object. The tracking device has a bracket, which carries the unit and which is accommodated on a shaft that can be rotated about an azimuth axis by means of a hydraulic azimuth drive. Furthermore, the tracking device has a hydraulically adjustable tilting device for tilting the bracket, wherein a support of the shaft and the azimuth drive are arranged on or in a housing. At least one section of the shaft having the support thereof, the azimuth drive, and a pressure medium tank having pressure medium for supplying the azimuth drive and the tilting device are arranged in a common cavity of the housing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279490 | WAVE GENERATED ENERGY FOCUSING LENS AND REFLECTOR FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATION, COLLECTION, AND HARNESSING - A solar concentration system and a solar collection and concentration system both comprising a wave generator immersed in a fluid and processes for collecting and/or concentrating solar energy are disclosed. The solar collection and concentration system comprises a vibrating ring or ring assembly ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279491 | Solar Drainback Tank - A drainback tank having a solar return pipe, at least a portion of the solar return pipe being located within the internal body of the tank, the solar return pipe having a hole that is in close proximity to the hole of an output pipe, such that the fluid in the solar return pipe flows into the output pipe and leaves the tank housing to be used to heat the fluid of a corresponding hot water tank via convection in a heat exchanger. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279492 | SOLAR PANEL TUBE - Solar panel tube, comprising a first pipe ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279493 | SOLAR WATER HEATER - The invention provides an affordable solar water heater of a simple construction and a process enabling its mass production. The heater is characterized by the tank and the collector being integrated in one structurally uniform unit made of hard plastic, the unit obtained by welding two identical injected subunits. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279494 | HOT WATER-FLOWING TYPE SACCHARIFICATION APPARATUS - The hot water-flowing type saccharification apparatus (A) which hydrolyzes a raw material organic substance (X) stored in a reaction pipe ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279495 | SOLID-ACID-CATALYZED SACCHARIFICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A solid-acid-catalyzed saccharification device (A) includes a catalytic reaction vessel ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279496 | Cellulose Hydrolysis with pH Adjustment - Methods are disclosed for controlling the rate of cellulose hydrolysis and reducing the rate of glucose degradation by adjusting the pH during cellulose hydrolysis. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279497 | VISCOUS CARBOHYDRATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A viscous fluid comprising 2% wt to 25% wt water, at least 75% wt carbohydrate (calculated by 100×[carbohydrate/(carbohydrate weight+water weight)]), between 0% wt and 25% wt of a second organic solvent and between 10% wt and 55% wt HCl (calculated by 100×[HCl weight/HCl weight+water weight]), which second organic solvent is characterized by at least one of: (a2) having a polarity related component of Hoy's cohesion parameter between 0 and 15 MPa | 2012-11-08 |
20120279498 | GAS MIST INHALER - The present invention is to offer a gas mist inhaler which is simple and has excellent effects by using physiological actions of carbon dioxide or oxygen. The gas mist inhaler comprises a gas supply means | 2012-11-08 |
20120279499 | Negative Pressure Intubation Device - This device is designed to be an alternative to the traditional conscious intubation with a cooperative patient. It harnesses the negative pressure created during inhalation and utilizes it to advance a guidewire into the trachea, which then allows for endotracheal intubation. The negative pressure created during a deep inhalation will force air through a hollow delivery tube and carry a Sail-tipped wire through the vocal cords and into the trachea. Once the wire has been deployed, a syringe is attached and air is inflated into the expandible polymer sail. This will expand the sail into a balloon shape, create traction against the walls of the trachea and secure the guide-wire. An endotracheal tube may then be advanced blindly, using the wire as a guide to correct tracheal position and the NPI device removed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279500 | Tracheal Tube with Temperature Sensor - A tracheal tube for the endotracheal or tracheostomatic respiration of patients by using a breathing tube, which is at least partially insertable into the trachea, comprises a trachea sealing cuff, which is arranged at the part insertable into the trachea around the breathing tube, and comprising a temperature sensor. The cuff comprises an outer balloon and an inner balloon between which the temperature sensor is arranged. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279501 | VENTILATOR BREATH DISPLAY AND GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE - The invention is directed to a ventilation control system for controlling the ventilation of a patient. The ventilation control system utilizes a user-friendly user interface for the display of patient data and ventilator status. The user interface includes a graphic representation of a breath cycle that displays the breath cycle currently being ventilated, and is also responsive to changes in ventilation settings to assist the user in evaluation the effect of those changes on the ventilator strategy before the changes are implemented. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279502 | PATIENT INTERFACE WITH FOREHEAD SUPPORT SYSTEM - A patient interface having a forehead support adjustably. The forehead support assembly includes a support arm that is adjustably mounted to the mask shell, thereby allowing the adjustment of the distance between the forehead support bracket and the mask shell in order to adjust for patients of different sizes. A forehead support bracket is pivotally connected to the support arm. The pivoting forehead support bracket is self-aligning to allow the forehead pad to remain parallel to the patient's forehead at all times, thus enhancing comfort and stability. The forehead support bracket is removable from the support arm, allowing the headgear (with support bracket attached) to be donned separately from the mask and support arm. The forehead support bracket in one embodiment has a forehead pad formed from the headgear itself. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279503 | Breathing Apparatus With Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode - A breathing apparatus according to embodiments of the invention includes a facemask portion sized to cover a lower portion of a wearer's face. The facemask portion includes a flow chamber defined by a support layer and a cover. The flow chamber has a first opening disposed near a first end of the flow chamber and a second opening disposed near a second end of the flow chamber. At least one light emitting diode configured to emit light having a peak wavelength in the ultraviolet range is disposed between the first opening and the second opening in the flow chamber. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279504 | NASAL FILTER STRUCTURE - A nasal filter structure includes an artificial filter that inconspicuously covers the nasal passage with a screened nasal dilator. The structure includes a nasal dilation strip preferably positioned to affect the area of nasal flex points to aid in dilating a nasal passage in an area near a nasal flex point. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279505 | TRACHEAL TUBE COMPRISING TRACHEA SEALING PORTION - The present invention provides a tracheal tube comprising: a hollow tube inserted into the trachea; a first volume expansion portion for encompassing one side of the hollow tube; a second volume expansion portion positioned below the first volume expansion portion; a first conduit for expanding the first volume expansion portion and the second volume expansion portion; and a second conduit for supplying media for sealing to a trachea sealing portion positioned between the first volume expansion portion and the second volume expansion portion. The tracheal tube of the present invention can reduce the pressure of two cuffs which are the volume expansion portions, and can effectively improve sealing by supplying media to the trachea sealing portion positioned between the two cuffs. The tracheal tube of the present invention can reduce pulmonary aspiration and can thus considerably prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). | 2012-11-08 |
20120279506 | MOUTHGUARD WITH IMPACT GAP - A mouthguard includes an integrally molded tray having upper and lower portions joined by a hinge along an inner portion of the tray that defines an open-sided channel gap between the upper and lower tray portions. Shock forces tending to deflect the lower portion of the tray toward the upper portion are countered by a moment resistance of the hinge as the channel gap between the upper and lower tray portions closes. Additional energy absorption is provided by a cushion liner attached to an inner surface of the tray that prevents contact between the upper and lower tray portions, as well as an air cell defined by an occlusal pad attached to the lower tray portion. Embodiments include a detachable tether that is received within a tether mount incorporated within the mouthguard. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279507 | Integral Valve Effect Respirator - A respirator comprises: a nose and mouth covering porous filter body and a flexible restraining device arranged so that the body may pivot in its vertical plane of symmetry about its nose contact portion, and the restraining device attaches to the body at positions where its restraining force imparts torque in the body about said nose contact portion so that the chin contact portion of said body bears against the user's chin. In use, the resulting chin contact force may be less than the opposing user expiration force on the filter body, so the periphery of the chin contact portion may separate from the user's chin during expiration to benefit user comfort and mitigate eyeglass condensation. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279508 | Restraint - An apparatus for supporting a user comprising a continuous unitary elongate flexible member having first and second surfaces. The elongate member extends between first and second ends and has a central portion therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a pad disposed along the first surface of the central portion. The method comprises locating a central portion of the elongate member behind the neck of the user such that the pad is dispose between the elongate member and the neck of the user. The method further comprises passing the first and second ends of the elongate member over the shoulders and under the arms of the user such that the first and second ends are located behind the back of the user and securing the first and second ends to an object so as to secure and support the torso of the user thereto | 2012-11-08 |
20120279509 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SHEET TOBACCO, A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CIGARETTES CONTAINING THE SHEET TOBACCO, AND A CIGARETTE - A method of manufacturing sheet tobacco for producing a cigarette that has equivalent aroma and flavor even if the amount of burley leaves is reduced, and does not require a special processing treatment due to the absence of necessity of an installation space and costs for the treatment, a method of manufacturing a cigarette containing the same, and a cigarette. The invention separates raw material for sheet tobacco into fiber and solution, adds a casing flavor to the solution, mixes the solution added with the casing flavor and the fiber to produce a mixture, and dries the mixture. The casing flavor is previously added at the time of the molding of sheet tobacco in the sheet-tobacco manufacturing process, which makes it possible to produce sheet tobacco having the aroma and flavor equivalent of when burley leaf tobacco is used, even without applying the special processing treatment. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279510 | TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - A curing process for providing cured tobacco. Tobacco in green or yellow form can be cured by first placing that tobacco in intimate contact with at least one sugar and/or salt, and subjecting that tobacco to curing conditions. The resulting cured tobacco so provided can be used for the production of tobacco products, and in particular, smokeless tobacco products. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279511 | BI-DIRECTIONAL MULTIPLE-LAYER EXTENSION CIGAR HOLDER - A bi-directional multiple-layer extension cigar holder comprises a receiving body mounted on extension tubes which are adapted for adjusting the length of the holder for holding different lengths of cigars. The cigar holder can be combined with a lighter, enhancing the use convenience. In addition, elastic retaining rings in the cigar holder which are used to avoid disengagement are big-are C-shaped plates, such that the assembly convenience can be enhanced, synchronously enhancing the effect of preventing the disengagement of the extension tubes. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279512 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An atomizing electronic cigarette has an atomizing core component and a liquid storage component, including an electric heater. The electric heater may have a through hole aligned with a channel passing through the liquid storage component. the cigarette can heat and uniformly vaporize liquid from the liquid storage component, with the user inhaling the vaporized liquid. The vapor generated by the atomizing process may be cooled as it flows through the channel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279513 | LIQUID DISPENSING COMB - Disclosed embodiments describe a device for facilitating the combing of hair. The device includes several teeth extending from a lower side of the device opposite a fluid tight reservoir. The reservoir is adapted to expel a fluid when compressed. During operation the fluid is made to exit the device by compressing the reservoir forcing the fluid out of apertures formed between the teeth the fluid facilitates moving the teeth through hair for easier combing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279514 | COSMETIC KIT FOR MAKING UP AND/OR FOR CARE OF KERATINOUS MATERIAL - The present invention provides a cosmetic kit for making up and/or for care of keratinous material, the kit comprising at least: • a container containing at least one cosmetic composition in the form of a water-in-oil, oil-in-water or multiple emulsion, comprising at least 30% by weight of aqueous phase relative to the total weight of said composition and having a viscosity measured at 25° C. and at a shear rate of 200 min | 2012-11-08 |
20120279515 | WEAVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A weaving assistance apparatus for facilitating differentiation of hair colours comprises a support-engaging portion and an abutting surface. The support-engaging portion has an opening at an end thereof for receiving a finger, and the abutting surface is arranged to provide a contrasting background for differentiating between differently coloured overlying hair strands. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279516 | Universal Docking Station Compact - A cosmetic compact that is capable of serving as a docking station for an assortment of power transfer, data transfer, and signal transfer connections. In general, power, data, and signal transfer connections will be of the input and output type, with respect to the compact. The compact docking station is able to provide power on an as needed basis or may be used to recharge one or more portable devices. A Universal Docking Station Compact according to the present invention is characterized by an assortment of power and data interfaces. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279517 | DENTAL FLOSSER WITH IMPROVED STRENGTH - A dental flosser including a plastic handle having proximal and distal ends, a flosser head at the distal end of the handle, and two spaced apart arms extending from the flosser head. Two distal end portions extend from the arms and secure a strand of floss. The distal end portions may be wider than the respective arms to increase the force required to pull the floss through the distal end portions. The distal end portions may intersect and extend through an interior and exterior plane defined by the interior and exterior surfaces of the arms. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279518 | Toothpick with floss - An oral hygiene device, which is embodied as a toothpick with floss, includes a toothpick body and a floss. The toothpick body has a closed end, an opening end, and a floss cavity formed between the closed end and the opening end, wherein the closed end of the toothpick body forms a tapering end. The floss, having a first end and an opposed second end, is received in the floss cavity of the toothpick body in a hidden manner. The toothpick body is used as a conventional toothpick to effectively remove detritus and plaques from the teeth and is easy to carry. The floss is normally protected within the toothpick body in a hidden manner to keep the floss in a hygiene purpose and is adapted for being pulled out of the floss cavity for flossing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279519 | Integrated Substrate Cleaning System and Method - A method for cleaning a substrate having organic and inorganic residues disposed thereon is provided. The method includes removing organic residue from the substrate using atmospheric oxygen plasma, and removing inorganic residue from the substrate using cryogenic CO | 2012-11-08 |
20120279520 | PUSH BROOM APPARATUS - A push broom apparatus is shown having an elongated handle with an elongated broom head attached to the elongated handle. A plurality of substantially rigid bristles are attached laterally to the broom head. A plurality of substantially flexible bristles are also attached laterally to the broom head. At least one scraper blade is attached to the elongate broom head. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279521 | DISPENSE NOZZLE CLEANER - A dispense nozzle cleaner includes a cleaning rack having apertures for placement epoxy dispense nozzles including nozzle holes having residual epoxy, spray nozzles, and alignment members for aligning the spray nozzles with the epoxy dispense nozzles. A pressure source coupled to a solvent reservoir in a lower chamber and a pressure source coupled to an upper chamber delivers a pressurized cleaning solution including a solvent or solvent mixture for epoxy from the solvent reservoir to an inlet side of the spray nozzles that are within a middle chamber for urging the pressurized cleaning solution through the spray nozzle to be sprayed from its outlet so that the pressurized cleaning solution sprayed flows through the full length of the epoxy dispense nozzle including through the nozzle hole, thereby removing at least a portion of the residual epoxy. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279522 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING DEPOSITS - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful for conditioning and removing solid deposits that have formed on or otherwise accumulated within one or more components including, for example, scale formed within a steam generating system. The aqueous cleaning compositions incorporate one or more quaternary ammonium hydroxides characterized by pK | 2012-11-08 |
20120279523 | METHOD FOR CLEANING THE COMPRESSOR OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - There is provided a method for cleaning the compressor of a gas turbine engine. The method comprises providing a fluid passage in the inlet case strut with a nozzle communicating with the fluid passage and the inlet gas path. The fluid passage has a fluid connector for connecting wash/rinse fluid under pressure to the fluid passage. The method further comprises motoring the gas turbine engine, and injecting, through the nozzle, the wash/rinse fluid into the inlet gas path to mix with an incoming flow of air and flow into compressor rotor blades of the compressor. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279524 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DE-INKING PRINTED SURFACES - Apparatus and method for removing an ink image from a plastic substrate, particularly a plastic container such as a cup, are provided. A solvent capable of solvating the ink image is utilized in order to de-ink articles so that they can be recycled and re-imprinted thereby reducing waste associated with printing line start up. As the articles may be intended for use with food and beverage products, a safe and non-toxic solvent may be selected. However, to ensure that the article is not contaminated with foreign materials prior to human use, the de-inked article may undergo a rinse and drying operation to remove solvent residues and UV light treatment to eliminate any harmful microorganisms that may be present on the article's surfaces. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279525 | HEAT EXCHANGER BLOWER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger includes a fluid pressurizing assembly, a wand assembly and a movement mechanism configured to selectively move the wand assembly about a pivot axis. The wand assembly includes a first wand positioned adjacent to the heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, a second wand positioned adjacent to the first wand and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, and a mounting assembly defining the pivot axis. The first and second wands each have a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger, and the first and second wands are both attached to the mounting assembly such that first and second wands both pivot together relative to the pivot axis. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279526 | Cleaning Apparatus - A cleaning apparatus is described and which includes a housing which is moveable across a supporting surface; a first electrically actuated fluid pump which is mounted in the housing, and which is operable to deliver a first stream of fluid at a pressure of at least about 150 PSI to less than about 1200 PSI; a second electrically actuated fluid pump which is mounted in the housing, and which is operable to deliver a second stream of fluid, at a pressure, of less than about 600 PSI; and an electrically actuated heater which is mounted in the housing, and which is operable to impart heat energy to the second fluid stream. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279527 | DISHWASHER - Provided is a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a tub having a receiving space in which objects to be washed are received, a sump for storing wash water supplied into the tub, a heater that heats the wash water in the sump to generate steam, a steam nozzle for spraying the steam into the tub, a filter assembly that purifies the wash water supplied to the sump and communicates with the tub so that the steam generated in the sump is supplied into the tub and a barrier for dividing inner space of the sump into a first section communicating with the filter assembly and a second section communicating with the steam nozzle. The barrier allows the wash water flows between the first and second sections and suppresses flow of the steam from the second section to the first section. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279528 | Device for Wetting a Bulk Good - A device for wetting a bulk good, in particular for moistening power plant filter ashes, comprises a downpipe. An inlet, through which the bulk good enters the downpipe, is formed at the upper end of the downpipe. An outlet, through which the bulk good is discharged in the wetted state, is formed at the lower end of the downpipe. A water supply to the downpipe is provided. The downpipe has a flexible wall section. The water supply opens into the flexible wall section of the downpipe. Deposits of the bulk good are prevented in that the bulk good does not come in contact with water until the bulk good is in the flexible wall section. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279529 | Tank Cleaning Unit - A tank cleaning unit is movable within a storage tank and applies cleaning fluid from a fluid spray nozzle onto accumulated sludge or waste in the tank to clean the tank under control of a control system located externally of the storage tank. The unit is moved by drive motors mounted a transport chassis of the unit with guidance from remote control to clear a path toward a desired position in the tank with the cutter fluid spray. The unit applies cleaning fluid to the interior of the tank to clean the accumulated sludge or waste. The unit includes structure to prevent tangling of the supply and control conduits and conductors connecting it to the remote control system. The unit also provides improved visibility in the presence of vaporous or foggy conditions within the tank during spraying, and is more maneuverable while in the tank. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279530 | VARIABLE SPEED AND MULTI-ANGLE NOZZLE SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a rotatable spray arm assembly disposed to discharge water supplied by a pump, with the spray arm assembly having arms that extend radially from a hub. A plurality of spray nozzles are provided along each of the arms to discharge the water at an angular orientation such that a rotational torque is induced to rotate the arms and hub. The spray nozzles are variably positionable on the arms as a function of the degree of centrifugal force on the spray nozzles from the induced rotation of the arms such that angular orientation of the spray nozzles changes as a function of the rotational speed of said arms. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279531 | ULTRASONIC AIR BLANKET REFLECTOR - An air blanket reflector, which is placed inside and next to the walls of an ultrasonic tank, reflects ultrasonic energy. The air blanket reflector has a relatively thin metal plate, such as 14 gauge stainless steel, facing the interior of the tank and an air-filled cavity on the opposite side of the thin metal plate. The thin metal plate reflects ultrasonic energy away from the walls of the tank to reduce the amount of ultrasonic energy absorbed by the tank. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279532 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING AQUARIUMS - A cleaning device for aquariums comprises a water-tight enclosure configured to be submerged under water and a water pump comprising an inlet for receiving water and an outlet pipe for expelling water. The outlet pipe comprises a central axis. A power source is disposed within the water-tight enclosure for powering the water pump. An adjustable nozzle comprises a nozzle outlet in fluid communication with the outlet pipe, and the adjustable nozzle is configured to be rotated about the central axis of the outlet pipe to selectively adjust a position of the nozzle outlet. In one example, water volume flow or water velocity flow expelled from the nozzle outlet can be selectively adjusted via rotational adjustment of the adjustable nozzle relative to the outlet pipe. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279533 | THIN PLATE MEMBER WASHING APPARATUS - In a thin plate member washing apparatus, when a rotary arm member supporting a mesh member holding portion is rotated using a rotary handle, tap water flows over the surface of a mesh member, and medicinal fluid residue deposited on the mesh member is removed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279534 | DISHWASHER SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY WITH REDUCED LEAKAGE JOINT - A dishwasher spray arm assembly has a spray arm rotationally configured on a conduit. The spray arm includes a lower spray arm component mated with an upper spray arm component with an internal space defined between the upper and lower spray arm components. A bearing is interposed between the spray arm and conduit to conduct water from said conduit into the internal space, with the spray arm rotatably configured on the bearing. The bearing further includes a lower shaft section that mates with the conduit and an upper disc section sandwiched between the upper and lower spray arm components. A low-friction washer is disposed between the upper disc section and the lower spray arm component. The lower spray arm component and the disc section define a tortuous interference path for water to leak out from the internal space around the bearing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279535 | UNIVERSAL SHELVING SYSTEM - A washer, comprising a washing chamber defined by a pair of side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, the washing chamber having an opened front face and an opened back face. A first shelf assembly is mounted within the washing chamber having at least one shelf section for receiving and supporting articles to be cleaned during a washing operation. A second shelf assembly is mounted within the washing chamber vertically above the first shelf. The second shelf assembly is mounted to the side walls having at least two shelf sections, at least one of the at least two shelf sections being selectively removable from the washing chamber so that additional space may be provided for larger articles on one side of the first shelf, and so that articles may be inserted into or removed from the washing chamber through the front face or back face of the washing chamber. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279536 | DISHWASHER SPRAY ARM WITH DIVERTING VALVE - An automatic dishwasher having a rotatable sprayer includes a nozzle that may be selectively fluidly coupled to a fluid supply by a control valve. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279537 | Tank Cleaning Unit - A tank cleaning unit is movable within a storage tank and applies cleaning fluid from a fluid spray nozzle onto accumulated sludge or waste in the tank to clean the tank under control of a control system located externally of the storage tank. The unit is moved by drive motors mounted a transport chassis of the unit with guidance from remote control to clear a path toward a desired position in the tank with the cutter fluid spray. The unit applies cleaning fluid to the interior of the tank to clean the accumulated sludge or waste. The unit includes structure to prevent tangling of the supply and control conduits and conductors connecting it to the remote control system. The unit also provides improved stability while in the tank. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279538 | Doorstop Bar - A doorstop bar includes a retractable bar, a stopping element, and an urging element. The retractable bar is retractable to adjust the length thereof. The stopping element is provided at the top of the retractable. The stopping element has a holding part, and a hooking element so as to be hung on the doorknob of a door. The doorstop bar can function as a walking stick as well. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279539 | ELECTRONIC CANE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED FOR RECOGNIZING RFID TAGS - The present invention relates to an electronic walking cane for the visually impaired which is adapted with an RFID reader to wirelessly detect RFID tags which are positioned as guides along footpaths with Braille blocks having embedded RFID tags. The present electronic walking cane comprises: a handle which is in the shape of a hollow tube within which a circuit board is installed; a plurality of connectors each having a tapering, hollow tubular structure which are sequentially mounted into each other such that the lower end of one connector is inserted into the upper end of the next connector; a coiled cable, consisting of a plurality of coated wires, with one end connected to said handle and the other end connected to the tip of the lowest of said plurality of connectors; an elastic member for preventing the twisting of said coiled cable, is inserted into the medial section of said coiled cable, with one end connected to said handle and the other end connected to the tip of the lowest of said plurality of connectors; a first and a second fastener which respectively fasten said handle to each of said plurality of connectors, and said coiled cable to said elastic member; and an insulating material having a cylindrical structure installed onto the inner surface of said plurality of connectors, which reduces noises which occur when said elastic member, said coiled cable and said plurality of connectors rub against each other with movement of said walking cane. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279540 | TENT WITH IMPROVED VENTILATION SYSTEM - A tent structure with an improved ventilation system includes a pole assembly, a lower section defined by a plurality of walls and a floor, and an upper section having an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a first set of openings covered by an air permeable material. A perimeter of the inner layer is fixedly attached to a top portion of the lower section to form an enclosure. The outer layer is disposed above the inner layer and a second set of openings is formed between a perimeter of the outer layer and the top portion of the lower section. A first set of connecting members connects the inner and outer layers, and forms a space therebetween. A second set of connecting members connects the outer layer and the pole assembly. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279541 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE - Disclosed herein is a thermoelectric module using a thermoelectric element capable of showing a spin Seebeck effect. The present invention provides a new thermoelectric module including: a thermoelectric element; a first outer electrode that is connected to one side of the thermoelectric element and is applied with positive voltage; a second outer electrode that is connected to the other side of the thermoelectric element and is applied with negative voltage; an upper inner electrode layer that is embedded in an upper portion of the thermoelectric element and is mutually connected to the first outer electrode; and a lower inner electrode layer that is embedded in a lower portion of the thermoelectric element and is mutually connected to the second outer electrode. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279542 | SEEBECK/PELTIER THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE EMPLOYING A STACK OF ALTERNATED NANOMETRIC LAYERS OF CONDUCTIVE AND DIELECTRIC MATERIAL AND FABRICATION PROCESS - A multilayered stack useful for constituting a Seebeck-Peltier effect electrically conductive septum with opposite hot-side and cold-side metallizations for connection to an electrical circuit, comprises a stacked succession of layers (Ci) of electrically conductive material alternated to dielectric oxide layers (Di) in form of a continuous film or of densely dispersed nano and sub-nano particles or clusters of particles of oxide; at least the electrically conductive layers having mean thickness ranging from 5 to 100 nm and surface irregularities at the interfaces with the dielectric oxide layers of mean peak-to-valley amplitude and mean periodicity comprised between 5 to 20 nm. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279543 | POWER CONVERTER - A power converter is provided and includes a heat collector surface, n- and p-legs formed of n- and p-type thermoelectric materials, respectively, which are each disposed in thermal communication with the heat collector surface, parallel electric busses electrically coupled to the n- and p-legs and a housing, which is electrically decoupled from the busses, to support the heat collector surface at a predefined distance from a heat pipe. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279544 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE - Disclosed herein is a thermoelectric module using a thermoelectric element capable of showing a spin Seebeck effect. The present invention provides a new thermoelectric module including: an upper substrate on which a plurality of upper metal electrodes are arranged; a lower substrate on which a plurality of lower metal electrodes are arranged; p-type semiconductor devices and n-type semiconductor devices that are disposed between the upper substrate and the lower substrate and are electrically bonded alternately to each other by the plurality of upper metal electrodes and the plurality of lower metal electrodes; and ferrite elements that are disposed between the p-type semiconductor devices and the n-type semiconductor devices, top ends and bottom ends of the ferrite elements being bonded to the upper metal electrodes and the lower metal electrodes. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279545 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL - A solar cell module is described, including a series of solar cells each including a bottom electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer, an insulating pattern, a top electrode layer and a passivation layer. The conversion layer is on the bottom electrode and also on the substrate at a first side of the bottom electrode. The insulating pattern is on the bottom electrode, covering an edge portion of the conversion layer near a second side of the bottom electrode. The top electrode layer is on the conversion layer and adjacent to the insulating pattern. The passivation layer is on the top electrode layer and adjacent to the insulating pattern, wherein the top of the passivation layer on the top electrode layer is lower than the top of the insulating pattern. The bottom electrode of a solar cell is electrically connected with the top electrode layer of an adjacent solar cell. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279546 | SOLAR CELL CONNECTOR ELECTRODE, SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A PLURALITY OF SOLAR CELLS - In various embodiments, a solar cell connector electrode may include a multiplicity of electrically conductive solar cell connector elements arranged alongside one another; and a plurality of electrically non-conductive and isolated from one another, planar elements on which the electrically conductive solar cell connector elements are arranged. Solar cell connector element isolating locations are provided in regions on the planar elements, such that, by means of a respective solar cell connector element isolating location, a respectively electrically conductive solar cell connector element is divided into a plurality of, preferably two, solar cell connector partial elements electrically isolated from one another. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279547 | Method For Backside-Contacting A Silicon Solar Cell, Silicon Solar Cell And Silicon Solar Module - For contacting a silicon solar cell a pre-processed silicon substrate with a frontside and a backside is provided. Then, aluminum is deposited on the backside of the pre-processed silicon substrate, wherein aluminum-free regions remain on the backside. Then, a silver-free layer suitable for soldering on the backside of the silicon substrate is deposited so that the silver-free layer suitable for soldering covers at least the aluminum-free regions on the backside. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279548 | ARRANGEMENT AND CIRCUIT, AND METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING FLAT SOLAR CELLS - The invention relates to an arrangement and circuit, and to a method for interconnecting flat rigid or flexible solar cells, the photoelectrical active layers thereof being applied to an insulating substrate material. The aim of the invention is provide a novel arrangement and circuit and an associated method for interconnecting flat solar cells, reducing the risk of short circuit and the inactive surface area in the matrix composite of the solar module and selectively allowing simple interconnection, both as a parallel circuit and as a series circuit in production. The solar cells ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279549 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND MODULE COMPRISING SUCH A CELL - An organic photovoltaic cell comprising a substrate, a first electrode formed on the substrate, an organic photoactive medium comprising an electron donor and an electron acceptor, and a second electrode comprising a conductive mesh, the first electrode being located between the substrate and the second electrode. The cell comprises an insulating mesh formed on the first electrode. The conductive mesh is formed on the insulating mesh. The insulating mesh and the conductive mesh define together apertures for receiving the photoactive medium, said apertures being able to receive the photoactive medium after the first electrode, the insulating mesh and the conductive mesh have been deposited on the substrate. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279550 | Device for Continuously Reorienting a Solar Panel - A system and method are provided for continuously reorienting a solar panel array while maintaining a substantially stationary footprint for the solar panel. A cylindrically shaped knuckle is provided that is formed with a bottom surface and a top surface that is slanted relative to the bottom surface at a slant angle φ. One end of an upper pole is positioned against the top surface of the knuckle, and one end of a lower pole is positioned against the bottom surface of the knuckle. An upper and lower motor respectively connect the knuckle to the upper pole and the lower pole. These motors are used to continuously rotate the knuckle at an angular velocity ω relative to the upper and lower poles. When the knuckle rotates, the upper and lower poles remain stationary to allow the solar panel to continuously reorient while maintaining a substantially stationary footprint. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279551 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF LOOSELY PACKED SOLAR CELLS IN DENSE ARRAY APPLICATIONS - An increased efficiency Concentrator Photovoltaic System having a plurality of solar cells laterally spaced from each other on a substrate panel. The solar cells are mounted on metal traces that support the cells and provide a path for the electrical output of the individual cells. Ribbons or wires, which provide a connection between the front contact of the solar cells to the appropriate metal traces form a circuit connecting the cells in desired configurations, Intercellular areas are provided between the lateral edges of the respective solar cells. A plurality of tubular enclosures are mounted directly above the solar cells. The top edge of the tubular enclosures have a circumference greater than the circumference of the bottom edges of the tubular enclosures. The inner surfaces of the tubular enclosure walls are reflective and direct solar rays to the respective solar cells thereby increasing the efficiency of the Photovoltaic system. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279552 | Bio-Solar Cells - A bio-solar cell including: one or more photosynthetic complexes, each photosynthetic complex including one or more chlorophyll compounds and one or more components of Photosystem II; one or more carbon nanotubes upon which the one or more photosynthetic complexes are bound at a first region of the one or more carbon nanotubes; and a conductive substrate attached to a second region of the one or more carbon nanotubes. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279553 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL PANEL, AND DEVICE COMPRISING SOLAR CELL - A solar cell ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279554 | HYBRID SOLAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - A hybrid solar system and method of manufacturing same are described. A solar energy apparatus comprises at least one enveloping tube, at least one heat pipe, at least one reflector device, at least one reflective filter, and at least one photovoltaic device. The enveloping tube has an outer surface made of transmissive material and an evacuated internal atmosphere. The heat pipe runs longitudinally within the at least one collector tube. The reflector device is fixedly attached to an inner surface of the enveloping tube, and the reflective filter is located such that light reflecting off the reflector device is directed to the reflective filter. The photovoltaic device is located such that at least a first portion of the light filtered by the reflective filter may be directed to the photovoltaic device and the portion incompatible with the photovoltaic device may be captured within the at least one heat pipe. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279555 | SOLAR CELL ROOF TILES | 2012-11-08 |
20120279556 | Photovoltaic Power-Generating Apparatus and Method For Manufacturing Same - Provided are a photovoltaic apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof. The photovoltaic apparatus includes: substrate; a back electrode layer disposed on the substrate; a plurality of first intermediate layers disposed on the back electrode layer; a plurality of second intermediate layers disposed on the back electrode layer and each disposed between the first intermediate layers; light absorbing layers disposed on the first intermediate layers and the second intermediate layers; and a front electrode layer disposed on the light absorbing layer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279557 | FLOATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A SOLAR PANEL ARRAY - A modular floating support structure for a solar panel array, each array module including floatation elements, a framework comprising E-W frame members connected to and aligning the floatation elements as well as N-S frame members providing a base on which panel supports are installed, and coupling hardware for connecting array modules to adjoining modules in both the E-W direction and N-S direction. A wireway/walkway may be disposed between and connect two large array fields. A mooring and anchoring system secures the array to shore, distributes loads along large portions of the array, and prevents loads from being concentrated in small regions of the array, thereby preventing damage from environmental forces typically encountered in outdoor marine environments. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279558 | Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array - A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279559 | SOLAR MODULES HAVING A POLYCARBONATE BLEND FILM AS THE REAR FACE FILM - The present invention relates to solar modules comprising polycarbonate blend films as rear face films for protection against weathering and mechanical damage. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279560 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module is disclosed. The solar cell module includes a solar cell panel, first and second holding members, a reinforcing member. The panel includes a light-receiving surface, a non-light receiving surface, a first side part and a second side part. The first and second holding members hold the first and second side parts respectively. The reinforcing member is laid across the first and second holding member on a non-light receiving surface side. The adhesive is disposed between the non-light receiving surface and the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member includes a supporting part that is disposed with a gap with the non-light receiving surface and that supports the non-light receiving surface via the adhesive. The supporting part includes a first main surface, a second main surface and a through hole. At least one part of the adhesive is located within the through hole. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279561 | Hollow Photovoltaic Fiber - A hollow photovoltaic fiber. The hollow photovoltaic fiber includes semiconductor formed on the inner surface of a hollow tube or on a flexible substrate subsequently formed into a hollow tube. The hollow photovoltaic fiber is suitable a variety of semiconductor devices, including solar cells. Light entering the hollow photovoltaic fiber deposits energy in the semiconductor as it travel through the tube. The hollow photovoltaic fiber exhibits improved energy conversion efficiency over planar thin film solar cells due to the large semiconductor surface area and longer light travel path provided by the tube. Embodiments of the hollow photovoltaic fiber are lightweight and flexible allowing the creation of non-planar solar cells and the applications for solar cells to extend into such areas as the manufacture of photovoltaic textiles or photovoltaic non-woven fabrics. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279562 | BACK-SURFACE-FIELD TYPE OF HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELL AND A PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - The back-surface-field type of heterojunction solar cell according to the present invention comprises a crystalline silicon substrate of a first conductivity type, a semiconductor layer of the first conductivity type provided in the upper stratum of the substrate, an anti-reflective film provided on the front surface of the substrate, an intrinsic layer provided on the rear surface of the substrate, amorphous semiconductor layers of the first conductivity type and amorphous semiconductor layers of the second conductivity type repeatedly disposed alternately on the intrinsic layer, and first-conductivity-type electrodes and second-conductivity-type electrodes which are respectively provided on the amorphous semiconductor layers of the first conductivity type and the amorphous semiconductor layers of the second conductivity type. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279563 | SOLDERABLE INTERCONNECT APPARATUS FOR INTERCONNECTING SOLAR CELLS - Interconnect apparatus and methods for their manufacture are disclosed. An example method for forming a solderable connection to a conductive surface may include forming one or more solderable metal regions on the conductive surface, for example an aluminum surface. The method may comprise applying a solder layer to the one or more solderable metal regions to form one or more soldered metal regions. The method may further comprise depositing one or more solderable metal regions on the conductive surface by plasma deposition. In other examples, the one or more solderable metal regions may be sputtered. Additionally, the method may comprise applying a flux to the one or more solderable metal regions prior to applying the solder layer to the one or more solderable metal regions. An interconnect ribbon may be soldered to at least one of the solder layer or the solderable metal regions. Associated interconnect apparatus are also provided. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279564 | OXIDE EVAPORATION MATERIAL, VAPOR-DEPOSITED THIN FILM, AND SOLAR CELL - Provided are an oxide tablet for vapor deposition (oxide evaporation material), and a vapor-deposited thin film and a solar cell formed using the same. The tablet comprises a sintered body which contains indium oxide as a main component and cerium and which is subjected to no surface grinding after sintering, in which Comp | 2012-11-08 |