45th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100282192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A CAM PHASER - A method and control module includes a control hold duty cycle module generating a control hold duty cycle signal and a voltage correction module generating a voltage correction signal. The control module also includes a correction module generating a corrected proportional correction signal based on a proportional correction signal and the voltage correction signal, and generating a corrected integral correction signal based on an integral correction signal and the voltage correction signal. The control module also includes a force determination module controlling a duty cycle to a phaser operator based upon the control hold signal, the corrected proportional correction signal and the corrected integral correction signal. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282193 | Single Cam Phaser Camshaft - A camshaft assembly is disclosed which comprises an inner shaft ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282194 | SEALED-TYPE LASH ADJUSTER - A lash adjuster | 2010-11-11 |
20100282195 | IGNITION DEVICE IN PARTICULAR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An ignition device, in particular for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having a laser device for generating laser pulses, and having an optical fiber device which is at least optically connected to the laser device for supplying the laser device with pumped light. The optical fiber device is configured and situated in the region of the laser device in such a way that radiation incident in the region of the laser device and/or in the region of a combustion chamber associated with the laser device may be injected into the optical fiber device. The disclosed configuration of the optical fiber device advantageously allow the radiation which is injected into the optical fiber device to be analyzed, in particular using a detector which is remotely situated, without having to provide additional, separate optical fiber devices for the radiation to be analyzed, because the radiation to be analyzed may be conducted directly via the same optical fiber that is already used for supplying pumped light. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282196 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A LASER AS AN IGNITION DEVICE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for operating a laser as an ignition device of an internal combustion engine, the laser including at least one laser crystal, a passive Q-switch and at least one pump device, particularly a laser diode, which optically pumps the laser crystal using pump radiation; at a temperature of the laser crystal below an operating boundary temperature, the pump radiation being changed, compared to a normal operation, in such a way that, compared to the normal operation, a greater radiation energy is converted to heat in the laser crystal. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282197 | CORONA TIP INSULATOR - This invention relates to a corona discharge ignitor used to ignite air/fuel mixtures in automotive applications and the like. To suppress an arc from forming when a voltage is applied to the ignitor, the corona discharge ignitor has various shapes and configurations, such as angular depressions or grooves, at the tip of the insulator. The shape and configuration of the tip provides a smaller radius which creates a more intensified electric field and provides better combustion. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282198 | CORONA IGNITION WITH SELF-TUNING POWER AMPLIFIER - A power amplifier circuit that has an inductor and capacitor connected to one end of the output winding of an RF transformer. The other end of the output winding is connected to a resistor that in turn is connected to ground. The transformer has two primary windings. Both primary windings have one end connected to a variable DC voltage supply. The other end of each primary winding is attached to a switch, such as a MOSFET. All three windings are wound around a core. Current flowing from the DC voltage supply to the switches causes a magnetic flux in the core. A voltage is generated on the secondary winding resistor. This voltage is fed back to the switches, controlling on and off timing. In this way the need to measure and record natural frequency is eliminated. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282199 | DEVICE HAVING A FIRST GEARING PART FOR MESHING WITH A SECOND GEARING PART, IN PARTICULAR A STARTING DEVICE HAVING A PINION FOR MESHING WITH A RING GEAR OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A DEVICE - A device having a first gearing part for meshing with a second gearing part, in particular a starter device having a pinion for meshing with a ring gear of an internal combustion engine, in which at least one arrangement is provided whereby a motion state of the first gearing part and a motion state of the second gearing part are ascertainable. A method for operating a device having a first gearing part for meshing with a second gearing part, in particular a starter device having a pinion for meshing with a ring gear of an internal combustion engine, in which at least one arrangement is provided whereby a motion state of the first gearing part and a motion state of the first gearing part and a motion state of the second gearing part are ascertained. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282200 | SYSTEM FOR STARTING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an engine starting system, when a first solenoid is energized at a first timing in response to any one of a turning on of a starter switch and an occurrence of an engine restart request, a solenoid actuator shifts a pinion to a ring gear to be engaged with the ring gear. When a second solenoid is energized, a solenoid switch member energizes a motor. A determiner determines a second timing of energization of the second solenoid after the first timing so that a first delay time from the first timing to the second timing when the first timing is responsive to the turning on of the starter switch is different from a second delay time from the first timing to the second timing when the first timing is responsive to the occurrence of the engine restart request. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282201 | RADIAL IMPULSE ENGINE, PUMP, AND COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF OPERATION - Radial impulse engine, pump, and compressor systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the invention, an engine includes a first end wall portion spaced apart from a second end wall portion to at least partially define a combustion chamber therebetween. In this embodiment, the engine further includes a plurality of movable wall portions disposed between the first and second end wall portions. Each movable wall portion includes a cylindrical surface extending at least partially between a distal edge portion and a pivot axis. Upon ignition in the combustion chamber, the distal edge portion of each movable wall portion slides across the cylindrical surface of the adjacent movable wall portion as the movable wall portions pivot outwardly in unison about their respective pivot axes. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282202 | Method for Controlling an Intake System - A method and a system for controlling an intake system for an engine is disclosed. The method includes steps for selecting an intake mode according to the current engine speed and the current cylinder mode. The method may be used for controlling an intake system in conjunction with a multi-displacement engine having one or more cylinders that may be deactivated. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282203 | Oil Pan for an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention relates to an oil pan made of thermoplastic for an internal combustion engine, said oil pan comprising integrated oil cooler and an integrated oil filter, a straight connection opening being provided between the oil cooler and the oil filter. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282204 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT VANE PUMP - A variable displacement vane pump includes, but is not limited to inlet and outlet ports in a pump body, a drive shaft rotatably mounted in the pump body, a rotor driven by the drive shaft and radially extending vanes slidably disposed in the rotor. A slide is pivotally disposed on a pivot and has a central axis eccentric to the axis of the rotor. Chambers are defined by the rotor, the vanes and the slide that are successively connected to the inlet and outlet ports. A resilient member is pivotally engaged with the slide and acts on the slide to urge the slide in one direction. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282205 | INFRARED COMPLEX AND A VEHICLE POWER IMPROVING SYSTEM USING THE INFRARED COMPLEX - An infrared complex and a vehicle power improving system using the infrared complex are disclosed. The infrared complex is made by an infrared material and a composite material that is coated on the infrared material. The vehicle power improving system comprises at least an element for increasing oxygen content that is fixed in the air intake line of a vehicle engine, at least a first element for reducing oxidized fuel oil and covering the fuel oil intake line of the vehicle engine, at least a second element attached to a shock absorber of the vehicle for restoring deformed shock oil molecules in the shock absorber, and a voltage stabilizer electrically connected with the battery and the generator of the vehicle. Thereby, it is able to increase the oxygen content of the air flowing into the vehicle engine and to reduce the oxidized oil in the fuel oil intake line, so that the utility efficiency of fuel oil can be enhanced and the amount of waste exhaust gas can be reduced. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282206 | Internal-combustion engine - The Internal-Combustion Engine is set forth, in which when in use there is no lateral component of the force on the piston which is taken up by the slider rolling by the bearings. As a result of this the cylinder compression is improved, power losses on friction are reduced and wear out of the cylinder is decreased. Also due to the absence of the lateral component of the force on the piston, the latter can be made in a relieved version, e.g. without a skirt and with two compressing rings in one groove. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282207 | CONTROLLING DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING VALVE OPENING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A controlling device for an internal combustion engine includes an estimating portion to calculate an estimation value relative to an open degree of a valve based on a predetermined estimation formula. A signal of a sensor is changed, when the valve has a predetermined open degree defined between a full close and a full open. The estimating portion determines that an actual open degree of the valve is smaller than the predetermined open degree, in a case that the signal of the sensor is not changed when the estimation value becomes equal to or larger than the predetermined open degree. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282208 | ENGINE AND EXHAUST HEATING FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for controlling a vehicle engine having a plurality of cylinders and an electric motor configured to rotate the engine is provided. The method includes, during engine idling, advancing spark timing of at least one cylinder to substantially before a peak torque timing. The method further includes adjusting motor torque output of the electric motor to maintain engine idle speed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282209 | SPEED LIMITER SYSTEM - A vehicle speed limiter is described, for use with, and for example fitted to, a vehicle throttle system ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282210 | ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A MOTORCYCLE - There are provided an accelerator position sensor, an engine speed sensor, an electric motor, and a control unit. The accelerator position sensor detects an amount of operation of an accelerator grip. The engine speed sensor detects an engine rotational speed. The electric motor rotates a throttle valve so as to be opened and closed an intake passage. The throttle valve is opened and closed by the electric motor. The control unit drives the electric motor depending upon an output value of the accelerator position sensor and the engine speed sensor. The control unit includes a map storage section storing a plurality of throttle valve opening maps. Each of the plurality of throttle valve opening maps contains unique throttle valve opening characteristics respectively. The control unit drives the electric motor based on one of selected the throttle valve opening maps. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282211 | FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine, the system comprising at least one fuel injector, said fuel injector comprising a control chamber having an inlet for receiving highly pressurised fuel and an outlet enabling fuel to flow out of the control chamber into a back-leak passage associated with the fuel injector, wherein the fuel injector is operable between an injecting state and a non-injecting state in dependence on the fuel pressure within the control chamber. The system further includes a pressure regulator for regulating the fuel pressure within the back-leak passage so as to maintain the injector back-leak pressure at a predetermined target value which is below atmospheric pressure. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282212 | PRESSURE CONTROL IN LOW STATIC LEAK FUEL SYSTEM - A pressure relief valve includes a valve body having a valve seat fluidly positioned between an inlet and an outlet. A valve member is movable among a first position, a second position, and a third position. The valve member is in contact with the valve seat and fluidly blocks the inlet from the outlet at the first position. At the second position of the valve member, the inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet via a small flow area. The inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet via a large flow area when the valve member is at the third position. An electrical actuator is attached to the valve body and is operably coupled to move the valve member when energized. The valve member includes an opening hydraulic surface exposed to fluid pressure in the inlet when at the first position. A spring is operably positioned to bias the valve member toward the second position when the valve member is at the third position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282213 | DRIVE CONTROL METHOD OF FLOW RATE CONTROL VALVE IN COMMON RAIL TYPE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL APPARATUS AND COMMON RAIL TYPE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL APPARATUS - To facilitate early stabilization of an integral value at the time of start up and improve stability and responsiveness of a rail pressure control. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282214 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a method for controlling a fuel injection system ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282215 | SPARK IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an internal combustion engine, a variable compression ratio mechanism (A) able to change a mechanical compression ratio and a variable valve timing mechanism (B) able to control the closing timing of an intake valve ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282216 | SPARK IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Provided is a spark ignition type internal combustion engine comprising a variable compression ratio mechanism (A) capable of changing a mechanical compression ratio, and a variable valve timing mechanism (B) capable of controlling the closing timing of an intake valve. At an engine low-load running time, the mechanical compression ratio is made so higher than that at an engine high-load running time that the expansion ratio may be 20 or higher. In case the vacuum in an engine intake passage is lower than the required vacuum, the opening of a throttle valve ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282217 | VCR UNIVERSAL DRIVE - An internal combustion engine with a variable compression ratio is provided. The engine can have a crankshaft that is pivotably supported, a flywheel fixed on the crankshaft, and a connection shaft that is arranged between the crankshaft and an input shaft of a shift transmission. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282218 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING MAINLY THE CARBON DIOXIDE GENERATED BY ANY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND BY INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY - A device includes an assembly including a tank ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282219 | MONOBLOCK VALVELESS OPPOSING PISTON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides an internal combustion engine that provides advantages of both typical 2-stroke engines and typical 4-stroke engines, but using a new design unlike either. The present engine provides for use of pistons as means for opening and closing intake and exhaust ports disposed on cylinder walls. It also provides two pistons per cylinder in an opposing configuration, such that one fuel explosion event causes motion of both pistons per cylinder, in opposite directions. Each piston of a cylinder is connected to a separate crankshaft, which completes a single revolution about its axis per fuel explosion event in a cylinder. In a single cycle of piston movement along the cylinder, a full cycle of ignition, exhaust, intake, and compression is achieved. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282220 | INTEGRATED CANISTER STRAINER - A carbon canister adapted for use in an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system has a carbon canister housing defining a cavity adapted for holding carbon pellets with the housing including: a port and a strainer disposed between the port and the cavity with a portion of a surface of the strainer being convex with respect to the cavity wherein the strainer has a plurality of orifices. The integral strainer obviates the need for a foam filter to prevent the carbon pellets from escaping from the carbon canister housing through the port. In some applications, the carbon canister system has three ports: one to the engine, one to atmosphere, and one to a vent of the fuel tank, each having a strainer disposed in the port. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282221 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH ENGINE - The invention relates to an internal combustion engine ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282222 | EXHAUST GAS RE-CIRCULATION CONTROL UNIT FOR A DIESEL ENGINE - An EGR control unit for enhancing the performance as to the EGR rate and the engine acceleration, the unit being configured so as to control the EGR valve and the intake air valve with a simple control command signal that makes both the valves be operated in a coupled mode, whereby the response performance as to the engine speed during acceleration as well as the EGR gas flow rate is enhanced by means of compensation regarding the dead zones inherent in the intake air throttle valve and the EGR valve. An EGR control unit including; a dead zone evaluating means | 2010-11-11 |
20100282223 | Tau-Omega Armature-Stator Configuration Of Long Stroke Solenoid - An armature-stator structure ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282224 | Combustion Engine with Heat Recovery System - An internal combustion engine has at least two double action internal combustion cylinders and a separate double action compressor cylinder. Each double action internal combustion cylinder has a multi-point ignition system for each combustion chamber for causing multiple flame fronts to cause the fuel/air mixture to burn more quickly. Furthermore, the engine has a closed heat recovery system that takes heat from the exhaust of the internal combustion cylinder system and delivers power to a crankshaft. Accordingly, the internal combustion engine has increased efficiency by minimizing friction and extracting energy from multiple sources. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282225 | Air Supply for Components of a Split-Cycle Engine - The present invention generally relates to providing an air supply for components associated with an engine. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for using compressed air generated by a split-cycle engine to power components such as valves or air springs associated with the split-cycle engine. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282226 | Method and apparatus for optimal nock travel for a compound archery bow - The invention is a method and apparatus for correcting the natural nock travel of a compound bow. The bow has a cable guard rod attached to a riser supporting a cable slide at an angle to the nock travel path. The rod has a distal portion attached to the riser, a central portion angled upward relative to the distal portion, and, a proximal portion angled downward so as to form an exterior angle falling within the range of 25-40° between the proximal and distal portions of the cable guard rod. The bow has a cam mounted on an upper limb, a cam mounted on a lower limb, and two cables which are connected to the first cam, pass through the cable slide, and are connected to the second cam. There is also a bow string connected between the cams which can be drawn rearward then released to provide energy. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282227 | BREECHLOADING TOY/SPORTING RING AIRFOIL LAUNCHER AND PROJECTILE THEREFOR - A multi-shot ring airfoil launcher comprises a launcher configured to receive a magazine which supports at least two ring airfoils. The launcher includes a barrel. A chuck is mounted in the barrel and is configured to propel a ring airfoil from a breech to the muzzle of the barrel, launching a ring airfoil with forward velocity and spin. The magazine is configured to deliver successive ring airfoils to the breech or rear end of the chuck for launching. The launcher includes a cocking mechanism for loading ring airfoils on to the chuck and cocking the chuck, and a firing mechanism for firing the launcher. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282228 | Water rocket launch system - The water rocket launch system is an automated system for launching multiple water rockets simultaneously with additional visual and auditory effects. The water rocket launch system includes a platform, with at least one launching base slidably mounted on an upper surface thereof. The at least one launching base is selectively and controllably driven to slide on the platform. At least one water rocket storage chamber is mounted on the platform, with the at least one water rocket storage chamber having an open interior region for receiving and storing a plurality of water rockets, and further having an open bottom end. A plurality of launching assemblies are mounted on the at least one launching base, so that the plurality of water rockets stored within the at least one water rocket storage chamber may be released thereon, with each launching assembly engaging and releasably supporting a respective one of the water rockets. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282229 | DUAL FEED ADAPTER OF PAINTBALL MARKER - A paintball marker includes a main body and a dual feed adapter coupled to the main body. The dual feed adapter has a hollow interior, a top feed port and a bottom feed port. A top feed storage hopper is detachably connected to the dual feed adapter at the top feed port, and a bottom feed storage magazine is detachably connected to the dual feed adapter at the bottom feed port. A sleeve with an opening is rotatable within the dual feed adapter between a first position where the sleeve opening aligns with the top feed port for feeding therethrough a first group of paintballs from the hopper, and a second position where the sleeve opening aligns with the bottom feed port for feeding therethrough a second group of paintballs from the magazine. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282230 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING INCENDIARY PROJECTILES - An apparatus and method for launching incendiary projectiles is provided. The apparatus includes a support adapted to being mounted to a vehicle, a pneumatic launcher connected to the support and operable to launch a projectile that has been delivered to the launcher, a gas delivery system operable to deliver a volume of pressurized gas to the launcher for launching the projectile, a projectile delivery system operable to deliver projectiles to the launcher, an injector cooperating operable to receive projectiles from the projectile delivery system and to inject the projectiles with an amount of reactant suitable to produce a delayed exothermic reaction with the incendiary material to prime the projectile, and thereafter convey the primed projectile to the launcher; and a controller operable to operable to regulate the launching of the projectiles. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282231 | PAINTBALL GUN HAVING INTERNAL PRESSURE REGULATOR - A paintball gun having an internal pressure regulator is provided. The paintball gun includes a body, a launching tunnel, a rear lead shaft, the pressure regulator, and a back cover. A hollow barrel of the body allows the launching tunnel and the rear lead shaft to be accommodated successively therein. The pressure regulator is received in the rear lead shaft. The back cover is screwed to the body. Thereby, pressurized air coming from a gas cylinder is directly introduced to the pressure regulator so as for the paintball gun to dispense with any external air duct. Thus, the paintball gun poses no risk of duct burst and requires less assembling operation and fewer fixtures, thus reducing manufacturing costs. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282232 | PNEUMATIC PAINTBALL GUN WITH VOLUME RESTRICTOR - A volume restrictor can be provided for a pneumatic paintball gun to reduce the volume of compressed gas available within a compressed gas storage area for a firing operation of the paintball gun. In one embodiment, the volume restrictor includes a body having a forward end and a rearward end. A forward sealing member can be arranged on the forward end to seal around a bolt of the paintball gun. A rearward sealing member can be arranged on the rearward end of the body to seal against a rearward endwall of the compressed gas storage area. By placing the volume restrictor within the compressed gas storage area of the paintball gun, the volume of compressed gas available for a firing operation is reduced, thereby requiring an increased operating pressure to achieve the same paintball velocity. The increased chamber pressure can result in a shorter recharge time and less velocity drop off in successive shots. A set of volume restrictors can be provided to permit a user to selectively adjust the available volume of compressed gas in the compressed gas storage chamber. Other configurations of volume restrictors are also contemplated within this invention, for example, such as non-sealing volume restricting rings having various wall thicknesses. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282233 | ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTED BOWSIGHT - A sight and range finder for a projectile launching device are disclosed. The range finder calculates a range between a target and a projectile launching device, and transmits a signal indicative of the range. The sight visually aligns the target with the projectile launching device. A drive assembly moves an alignment member of the sight, and at least one processor receives the signal and actuates the drive assembly to move the alignment portion a selected distance based on the range. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282234 | ORNAMENTAL DIAMOND HAVING TWO-STAGE PAVILION - An ornamental diamond is provided as an extremely bright diamond with numerous reflection patterns when viewed from above its table facet and crown facets. The diamond has the same crown as the round brilliant cut and its pavilion consists of a first pavilion and a second pavilion separated by a horizontal division plane. The second pavilion is an octagonal pyramid and its side faces form second pavilion main facets. The first pavilion is a hexadecagonal frustum with a top face on the horizontal division plane and its side faces form first lower girdle facets. First pavilion main facets extend from the girdle and between the first lower girdle facets, into between the second pavilion main facets. The ornamental diamond having the two-stage pavilion is much more brilliant than and has twice as many reflection patterns as the conventional round brilliant cut. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282235 | BARBECUE GRILL STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a barbecue grill structure, which includes a first casing, a second casing and a holding grill, wherein a first side opening is defined in one side of a first holding space, and a top end is defined with a first top opening that intercommunicates with the first side opening. A second side opening is defined in the second casing corresponding to the first side opening, and a top end is defined with a second top opening that intercommunicates with the second side opening. The holding grill is dismountably mounted between the first side opening and the second side opening. Accordingly, the user can place charcoal within the first casing and the second casing, and place foodstuffs he wants to barbecue on the holding grill, and thereby achieve the practical advancement of simultaneous barbecuing of both sides of foodstuffs. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282236 | STEAM PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to an apparatus, in some embodiments a hand-held apparatus, and a method for the production of steam through contacting reactants and a catalyst. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282237 | FRONT CONTROLS FOR GAS COOKING RANGE - A gas cooking range having a first oven and a second oven positioned above the first oven. A cooktop is positioned between a manifold and an upper panel. The cooktop includes a gas burner. The manifold has mounted thereto a knob operable to control the gas burner. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282238 | JET TYPE GAS COOKER - A jet type gas cooker includes a burner head having a mixing chamber therewithin, wherein a grid element is disposed at a bottom side of the mixing chamber of the burner head; a flame controller seated on top of the burner head; a fuel gas pipe extended to the bottom side of the burner head for ejecting fuel gas into the mixing chamber; and a gas flow disturbing mixer supported within the mixing chamber of the burner head for mixing the fuel gas with air to form a combustion gas within the mixing chamber. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282239 | COMMERCIAL CHARBROILER WITH INTEGRATED CATALYTIC HOOD - A cooking appliance having a cooking surface, a housing enclosing a heating source for heating the cooking surface disposed beneath the cooking surface, and a vertically movable cooking fume hood connected with the housing and having a cooking fume exhaust opening proximate a top of the hood. The cooking surface may be a grid-type cooking surface or a griddle-type cooking surface or a combination thereof. The heating source preferably is a gaseous fuel-fired burner. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282240 | MULTI-MODE, ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMMING POOL HEATER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a pool heater that includes a buoyant member configured to float on water; a tubing array positioned on the buoyant member and having at least one inlet and at least one outlet; a photovoltaic cell positioned on the buoyant member; a pump having an inlet, an outlet, and positioned on the buoyant member to receive power from the photovoltaic cell and circulate water through the tubing array to be heated in the tubing array. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282241 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector having an absorbent surface that only reflects a small fraction of the sunlight and, owing to selective reflection properties, simulates a two-dimensional surface or a three-dimensional spatial shape or creates a visual impression conveying contents. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282242 | SOLAR POWER TOWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL - A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secondary solar receiver and superheats the steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. A plurality of heliostat-mounted mirrors reflects incident solar radiation onto one of the primary and secondary solar receivers. A controller aims a portion of the heliostat-mounted mirrors at the primary solar receiver such that a predetermined thermal profile is provided on a surface of the primary solar receiver. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282243 | Solar Tracking - The disclosed invention is a solar tracker that is a simple 2 axis system that can be powered with integrated stepping motors and lead screw actuators that provides the necessary structural support and 2 degrees of freedom in the motion of the solar collector, to increase the electrical output of the system. Since the solution is designed for use with only one solar panel the mechanical forces such as wind load are much lower and easier to manage. The disclosed invention is also a solar tracker that is a single axis version where the base is fixed and the elevation is set at an average value for the location and pivoting mechanism operates the azimuth axis. Since the dominant energy improvement comes from tracking the azimuth, this would be a likely solution where a lower cost or less complex system is desired. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282244 | Heat Treatment Apparatus for Oxide Superconducting Wire - This invention provides a heat treatment apparatus for an oxide superconducting wire that is easy to control atmosphere during baking and can realize a high manufacturing speed. A heat treatment apparatus ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282245 | Detection of nitric oxide - A system for the detection of nitric oxide in a gas sample includes a converter for oxidation of nitric oxide to nitrogen dioxide, a nitrogen dioxide sensor including nanostructures and a filtering device to remove at least carbon dioxide from the gas sample positioned upstream of the converter. The nitrogen dioxide sensor can, for example, include a recognition layer on the nanostructures adapted to enhance sensitivity to nitrogen dioxide. A method for detecting nitric oxide in exhaled breath includes detecting nitric oxide in the exhaled breath using a nitric oxide sensor including nanostructures. Another method for detecting nitric oxide in exhaled breath includes filtering the breath to remove at least carbon dioxide from the breath, oxidizing nitric oxide in the exhaled breath to nitrogen dioxide and detecting the nitrogen dioxide using a nitrogen dioxide sensor including nanostructures. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282246 | NASAL DELIVERY - A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282247 | TREATMENT OF PULMONARY DISORDERS WITH AEROSOLIZED MEDICAMENTS SUCH AS VANCOMYCIN - A method of administering an aerosolized anti-infective, such as a glycopeptide, to the respiratory system of a patient. A ratio of an amount of the glycopeptide, such as vancomycin, delivered to the pulmonary system of the patient in a 24 hour period to a minimum inhibitory amount for the target organ for the same period is about 2 or more. A system to introduce aerosolized medicament to a patient may include a humidifier coupled to an inspiratory limb of a ventilator circuit wye, where the humidifier supplies heated and humidified air to the patient, and an endotracheal tube having a proximal end coupled to a distal end of the ventilator circuit wye. The system may also include a nebulizer coupled to the endotracheal tube, where the nebulizer generates the aerosolized medicament. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282248 | Coating Suitable for Medicament Contact - A coating composition is provided that is suitable for use on a medicament-contact surface. The coating composition preferably includes one or more acrylic-containing polymer and a carrier. In preferred embodiments, the coating composition is an aqueous dispersion or solution. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282249 | DISPENSING DEVICES - Dispensing apparatus for delivering metered doses of product from a pressurised dispensing container, having a housing for receiving, in use, the pressurised dispensing container, and an outlet through which, in use, metered doses of product from the pressurised dispensing container can be dispensed. The housing has an aperture via which the pressurised dispensing container can be inserted into the housing. The dispensing apparatus is at least partially enclosed by a shrink wrapped film, the shrink wrapped film including an opening which is:
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20100282250 | MEDICAL AEROSOL NON-DILUTING HOLDING CHAMBER - A flexible bag aerosol holding chamber is sealed around the outlet passage of the actuator for a pressurized metered-dose inhaler. An elastic-loaded mouthpiece is sealed around the inlet passage of the actuator so that the user may intermittently break the seal around the inlet passage by withdrawing the mouthpiece, thus allowing inhalation of a portion of the aerosol contents of the chamber. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the aerosol contains a compound which has traditionally been smoked such as nicotine or a cannabinoid. The user may draw upon the chamber's contents a number of times at a frequency analogous to smoking until the chamber is fully collapsed. One inhaler actuation, and one filled chamber, are comparable to one cigarette. The collapsible bag chamber allows for economy of inhaler actuations relative to user inhalations, without the aerosol being diluted by ambient air. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282251 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTANCE DELIVERY IN SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING BREATHABLE GAS - A substance delivery apparatus for use with a system for supplying breathable gas to a human or animal includes a sensor to measure the pressure of the supplied breathable gas and to detect inhalation by the human or animal; and a reservoir, a conduit, a pump, and a diaphragm to deliver the substance to the human or animal during inhalation at a pressure higher than the supplied pressure of the breathable gas. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282252 | Harness for Breathing Apparatus - The present invention relates to a harness for breathing apparatus, comprising a structural support member | 2010-11-11 |
20100282253 | PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS - A respiratory circuit apparatus and circuit are provided. The circuit includes: an adapter having a plurality of connectors of two or more different internal or outer diameters; and a pressure release valve configured to emanate sound if a pressure of a gas received at the pressure release valve is greater than or equal to an activation pressure of the pressure release valve. The pressure release valve can have a first end of a body portion coupled with one of the plurality of connectors of the adapter. The pressure release valve can be coupled inline in the respiratory circuit via the adapter and in close proximity to a patient location. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282254 | DRUG EJECTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A drug ejecting apparatus comprises a drug ejection apparatus which has an ejection port and an element which generates energy for ejecting a drug from the ejection port; a drug containing unit which is connected to the drug ejection apparatus, and contains the drug; a movable wall which is attached to an end of the drug containing unit, and is displaced by difference between pressures from the inside and outside of the drug containing unit; and a control unit which displaces the movable wall, wherein the drug ejection apparatus is filled with the drug, and inside pressure of the drug containing unit is made into a negative pressure state in advance of ejecting of the drug, by displacing the movable wall by the control unit. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282255 | MEDICINE EJECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - Provided are a medicine ejection device capable of realizing appropriate ejection by surely setting an inner pressure of a medicine tank at a negative pressure in an initial period of every ejection time, and a control method for the medicine ejection device. A medicine container section that contains medicine is coupled to a medicine ejection section including nozzles from which the medicine is ejected, and elements which generate energy for ejecting the medicine from the nozzles. A plug as a movable wall positionally shifts so that a capacity of the medicine container section can increase or decrease in accordance with a predetermined pressure difference between an inside and outside of the medicine container section. Prior to opening a head cap, the capacity is increased so as to generate pressure variations in a negative pressure direction, which have a larger value than a value equivalent to the predetermined pressure difference. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282256 | POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE APPARATUS - An apparatus configured to provide positive airway pressure in a respiratory circuit comprises a container configured to be filled to a preselected level with liquids; a drop tube assembly comprising a hollow gas tube rotatably mounted in said container having an upper end extending a static distance outwardly of the container and connected to a respiratory circuit downstream of a user, and a hollow drop tube reciprocally movable upwardly and downwardly in the liquid in response to rotational movement of the gas tube. The container is provided with a gas vent and a liquid fill port. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282257 | Fluid Mixing Apparatus With an Improved Mixer - A fluid mixing apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a mixing volume, a primary inlet, secondary inlet, and an outlet are provided for the volume. The secondary inlet includes a valve which is adapted to be operated by a driver to pulse width modulate the valve between two flow states to achieve a given flow state through the secondary inlet. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282258 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PULSES INHALATION OF 17O2 FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF CEREBRAL METABOLISM - Prior approaches have delivered O | 2010-11-11 |
20100282259 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL WAVEFORM DISPLAY FOR A BREATHING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - An apparatus configured to display a three-dimensional representation of a waveform for a breathing assistance system may include a processor and a display device. The processor may be configured to receive signals from one or more sensors over a plurality of time periods and generate multiple instances of a waveform based on the received signals, each instance corresponding to one of the plurality of time periods. The display device may be configured to cooperate with the processor to display a graphical three-dimensional representation of the waveform over time. The three-dimensional representation may include graphical representations of the multiple instances of the waveform displayed simultaneously. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282260 | Respirator assembly - A respirator assembly is composed of a respirator, an air purifier, and a connection tube. The respirator includes a first housing having an inflow unit and an air intake. A first pumping unit is located in the first housing for sucking the air through the inflow unit and exhausting the air through the air outtake. The air purifier includes a second housing having an air intake and an outflow unit. A second pumping unit is located in the second housing for sucking the air through the air intake and exhausting the air through the outflow unit. The outflow unit includes a natural-air outlet and a respirator outlet. The connection tube includes two ends, one of which is connected with the respirator outlet and the other is connected with the inflow unit. Accordingly, the respirator assembly can reduce the frequency of replacing the respiratory screen and enhance the quality of filtering the air. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282261 | TWO-PART STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER FOR A HARNESS FOR BREATHING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a structural support member | 2010-11-11 |
20100282262 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RESUSCITATING A PERSON IN CARDIAC ARREST CONDITION - The invention relates to the use of a device that comprises a tubular member ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282263 | PORTABLE INTAKE AIR STERILIZING APPARATUS - There is provided a portable intake air sterilizing apparatus which allows prevention of a worker's infection with virus/bacteria and which allows, at the same time, the worker to work comfortably. The apparatus includes a cover member C for covering one or both of the nose and the mouth, an air intake portion K for the inner space of the cover member C, and a chlorine dioxide slow-release portion J capable of releasing chlorine dioxide gas into an intake air in association with introduction of this intake air from the air intake portion K. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282264 | RESPIRATORY MASK HAVING A DAMPING RING - A respiratory mask includes a mask body that is adapted to be attached to a patient's face and that includes a connecting hole, a vent tube that has one end extending into the connecting hole, a flexible damping ring that is disposed in the connecting hole and that has an inner periphery around the vent tube, and an outer periphery surrounding the inner periphery, a first fixing unit that fixes the inner periphery of the damping ring to the vent tube, and a second fixing unit that fixes the outer periphery of the damping ring to the mask body. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282265 | SEALING LIP DEVICE FOR A BREATHING MASK, A BREATHING MASK AND A METHOD AND A MOLD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A sealing lip device for a breathing mask includes a receiving opening for receiving at least the nose tip region of a mask wearer, a sealing lip which is formed from an elastomeric material and which surrounds the receiving opening and which is configured to cross the bridge of the nose and which has a contact zone provided for bearing against the face of a mask wearer in use. The sealing lip is elastically and yieldingly arranged in such a way that a first sealing lip zone which in use seals the region of the bridge of the nose has a higher degree of flexibility than a second sealing lip zone which in use is adjacent to at least one of the nostrils and the upper lip of the mask wearer in the application position of the breathing mask. The sealing lip includes a folding bellows structure that suspends the sealing lip in the region of the first zone provided for sealing of the region of the bridge of the nose. The folding bellows structure includes a fold indentation having zones of differing wall thickness. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282266 | MATERIAL FOR COVERING, COATING OR SCREENING FOR EYE PROTECTION AND THERAPY AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT - The subject of the invention is a covering filtering material for protecting eyes which are healthy, pseudo-aphakic (operated for cataracts) and/or having retinal degeneration under shortwave lengths, which results from the application of a filter with yellow pigmentation on any covering, coating or screening material with the purpose of protecting the eyes from the shortwave lengths of visible spectrum from 500 to 380 nm which cause retinal degeneration. By way of example, this element may be applied in materials intended for manufacturing awnings, parasols or insulating materials or protection screens of any type. This invention avoids the difficulties and risks of the existing techniques for providing this protection for healthy and cataract-operated eyes and for improving protection for eyes undergoing neurodegenerative processes, achieving this with the simple application of a filter to common covering, coating or screening materials, thereby furnishing additional protection against neurodegenerative agents found in light (shortwave lengths). | 2010-11-11 |
20100282267 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FLAVORING SMOKELESS TOBACCO - An encapsulated flavorant or artificial sweetener for use with smokeless tobacco and related products. The encapsulated flavorant or artificial sweetener comprises a core encapsulated with a lipid-based coating that provides stability when in contact with tobacco, yet releases flavor over time when the product is used. The core comprises a carrier, such as silica, tobacco, beet fiber, citrus fiber, artificial sweetener, or the like, coated or loaded with a flavorant. Flavor loading may be in the range of approximately 10% to 60%, by weight. Flavorants include, but are not limited to, methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), cinnamon (e.g., cinnamon oil), peppermint (e.g., peppermint oil), and spearmint (oil of spearmint). | 2010-11-11 |
20100282268 | HAIRBRUSH - The invention relates to a hairbrush, bristles for use in a hairbrush and a method of producing a hairbrush and such bristles. The invention discloses in particular a method of producing a bristle, in which mouldable material is introduced into a multi-part mould which can be separated into its individual parts, and a bristle having a bristle head, a bristle shank and a bristle foot is produced and a bristle shank is moulded using a first mould part, wherein mouldable material is introduced into a first cavity of the first mould part and subsequently removed from the first cavity of the first mould part, wherein the first cavity of the first mould part is maintained and the bristle foot is moulded using a second mould part and a third mould part, wherein the second and third mould parts together form a second cavity, of which the shape corresponds essentially to the shape of the bristle foot which is to be moulded, and the second cavity is filled with the mouldable material and the second and the third mould parts are subsequently separated, and the bristle head is moulded using a fourth mould part and fifth mould part, wherein the fourth and fifth mould parts together form a third cavity, of which the shape corresponds essentially to the shape of the bristle head which is to be moulded, and the third cavity is filled with the mouldable material and the fourth and the fifth mould parts are subsequently separated. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282269 | Makeup-Assisting Patch and Makeup Method Using the Patch - A makeup-assisting patch having a layer structure that a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided on one surface of a base layer, wherein (1) the base layer is a layer of a polyurethane elastomer having a glass transition temperature of 0° C. or lower, (2) the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive layer composed of a copolymer containing at least one monomer unit selected from the group consisting of an alkyl acrylate and an alkyl methacrylate each having an alkyl group having 8 to 12 carbon atoms in a proportion of 70% by weight or more, and (3) the thickness of the base layer is 1 to 10 μm, the thickness of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is 1 to 15 μm, and the total thickness of these both layers is 2 to 20 μm. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282270 | Hair-care appliance with ionization device - An ionizing hair-care appliance includes a voltage source, an electrical conductor electrically connected to the voltage source, and an ionization electrode comprising a tip and electrically connected to the voltage source by the electrical conductor. The electrode is disposed within an ionization chamber defined by the hair-care appliance and defining an unobstructed opening through which the electrode tip is exposed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282271 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-LINE PROCESSING AND IMMEDIATELY SEQUENTIAL OR SIMULTANEOUS PROCESSING OF FLAT AND FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES THROUGH VISCOUS SHEAR IN THIN CROSS SECTION GAPS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF MICRO-ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS OR DISPLAYS - A method and apparatus for cleaning, drying, coating, baking etching and deposition of surfaces on glass substrate as it transitions thru and between small gaps between hydro-static porous media bearings. Due to the non-contact nature of the device extremely high pressures can be induced upon the work piece through various fluids without damage to the substrate, allowing the system to utilize the viscous nature of fluids to accomplish the desired cleaning, drying, coating, etching or baking. The process also allows for simultaneous and immediately sequential ordering of processes. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282272 | METHOD FOR TREATING A TRANSPORT SUPPORT FOR THE CONVEYANCE AND ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES, AND TREATMENT STATION FOR THE IMP LEMENTATION OF SUCH A METHOD - The aim of the invention is to provide a method for the treatment of a transport support ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282273 | Machine and method for continuously washing containers made of plastic material, and removal of contaminants and labels from their surface - A machine and a method are described for washing and removal, in a continuous manner, of contaminants and labels from plastic containers made of recyclable material. During washing, the containers pass inside a washing chamber and are subject to a high level of friction caused by an agitator rotating at high speed. Tearing means are also provided to facilitate detachment of the contaminants from the surface of the containers. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282274 | DIRECT DRIVE ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - An electric toothbrush has an axially elongated body having a handle defining a hollow interior region for holding a motor disposed therein, a head comprising a static bristle holder plate having tufts of bristles disposed thereon and an oscillatory head bristle holder with other tufts of bristles disposed thereon. One end of the drive shaft is connected to the motor and an opposite end to a cam for directly driving the cam which has at least one lobe a portion of which cam is received in an oscillatory cavity for imparting a pushing force on the walls of the oscillatory cavity in response to rotation of the drive shaft for moving the oscillatory head bristle holder with a back and forth oscillatory motion. By eliminating the need for precision gearing, this direct drive arrangement simplifies and makes more efficient the translation of rotary motion into oscillatory motion. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282275 | WATER-SAVER CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device to be connected with a water hose, the cleaning device comprising a water inlet at a first end for receiving the water hose, an outlet assembly having a brush located at a first end thereof, a cleaning mixture reservoir in fluid communication with the outlet assembly, and a flow selection assembly operatively coupled to the water inlet, the outlet assembly and the cleaning mixture reservoir, the flow selection assembly comprising a switch assembly for switching between a water and cleaning mixture dispensing mode wherein the water inlet is in fluid communication with the cleaning mixture reservoir and the outlet assembly and the water is dispensed at a first given flow rate and a cleaning mode wherein the water inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet assembly and the water is dispensed at a second given flow rate greater than the first given flow rate. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282276 | REMOVING DEFECTS FROM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL METALLIC SUBSTRATES WITH FIXED-ABRASIVE FILAMENT ROLLER BRUSHES - Provided are methods and apparatuses for processing photovoltaic cell metallic substrates to remove various surface defects. In certain embodiments, a thin stainless steel foil is polished using a proposed method leading to a substantial, e.g., twice or more, increase in its surface gloss. In certain embodiments, a method in accordance with the present invention involves contacting a substrate surface with a fixed-abrasive filament roller brush. The brush may be a close-wound coil brush. The brush includes filaments carrying 5-20 micrometer abrasive particles that are permanently fixed in the brush filaments, for example a polymer base material, such as nylon. The particles may be made of silicon carbide and/or other abrasive materials. In certain embodiments, a substrate surface is polished using a series of roller brushes, at least two of which rotate in different directions with respect to that surface. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282277 | Method For Cleaning Fouled Vessels In The Parraffinic Froth Treatment Process - A method of cleaning fouled vessels in the paraffinic froth treatment process (PFT). The foulant comprises asphaltenes. Foulant is at least partially removed from a surface of a vessel or conduit used in a PFT process by spraying a liquid against the foulant on the surface to physically remove at least a portion of the foulant from the surface. The liquid may be a PFT-compatible liquid, water, or a combination thereof. The method may be effected in the substantial absence of a foulant-dissolving agent. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282278 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS, CLEANING METHOD, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - The exposure apparatus of the present invention includes a cleaning nozzle that discharges a cleaning liquid or a rinsing liquid so as to clean a member that forms a space between a end surface of the projection optical system and a surface of the substrate stage facing the end surface and clean a member that is present in the space, a cleaning liquid supply unit configured to supply the cleaning liquid to the cleaning nozzle, a rinsing liquid supply unit configured to supply the rinsing liquid to the cleaning nozzle, and a control unit configured to control the supply from the cleaning liquid supply unit and the rinsing liquid supply unit. The control unit carries out control such that the rinsing liquid is supplied successively with the discharge of the cleaning liquid before and after the discharge of the cleaning liquid from the cleaning nozzle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282279 | AUTOMATIC SANITATION SYSTEM - A cover for a pedicure spa containing an automatic sanitation apparatus is disclosed. When activated, the cover automatically sprays disinfectant in a circular motion from a nozzle on the bottom of the cover. The interior surfaces of the pedicure basin are treated with the disinfectant solution. The pedicure basin is thereby efficiently and thoroughly sanitized. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282280 | Dishwasher - The present invention relates to a dishwasher ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282281 | KITCHENWARE WASHERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A kitchenware washing assembly in one embodiment generally includes a tank for holding fluid for washing kitchenware. The tank can include two wall portions, and an outlet positioned on each of the two wall portions. The kitchenware washing assembly can also include at least one inlet and at least two pumps for pumping the fluid from the inlet to the outlets. The kitchenware washing assembly can further include a control system with a consolidated removable control module. The consolidated removable control module may include a plurality of electronic components for substantially controlling at least one operation of the washing assembly. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282282 | Walking stick with a handle that provides a user with improved grips - A walking stick which has a handle with a vertical grip which is offset from the axis of the walking stick's shaft. The walking stick has a length such that when the user grasps the vertical grip, the user's forearm is angled at approximately 10-15° below horizontal. The vertical grip is angled towards the axis of the shaft to accommodate the angle of the hand when the forearm has the above angle. The handle may further have one or more horizontal grips for use in activities such as climbing stairs. The walking stick may also have a forked foot, with the fork being in the same plane as the handle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282283 | PORTABLE PAINTING APPARATUS - A portable painting apparatus comprises a combination of a portable paint booth for holding an object to be painted, removable handles for moving objects coated with wet paint, an optional drying rack for wet painted objects, and accessory hangers adapted for suspending objects inside the portable paint booth or from the drying rack. The portable paint booth includes a support frame with a rotatable hub assembly for painting all sides of an object and a replaceable tent for providing a paint overspray and splatter barrier. The tent may optionally include exhaust ports for withdrawing paint vapor and airborne paint droplets from within the tent. The support frame, removable handles, and drying rack are adapted to hold painted objects coated with wet paint on all sides and edges without damaging the coating of wet paint. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282284 | CRYSTALLINE PLATE, ORTHOGONAL BAR, COMPONENT FOR PRODUCING THERMOELECTRICAL MODULES AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CRYSTALLINE PLATE - The invention relates to the thermoelectrical industry and can be used for producing thermoelectrical devices based on the Peltier and Seebeck effects. In particular, the invention relates to a crystalline plate made of thermoelectric laminated material, to a component which is used for producing n- and p-type conductivity legs. The invention is also related to a method of manufacture of crystalline plates of a thermoelectric layered material based on the A | 2010-11-11 |
20100282285 | EXTRUSION PROCESS FOR PREPARING IMPROVED THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS - For a process for reducing the thermal conductivity and for increasing the thermoelectric efficiency of thermoelectric materials based on lead chalcogenides or skutterudites, the thermoelectric materials are extruded at a temperature below their melting point and a pressure in the range from 300 to 1 000 MPa. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282286 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND POWER GENERATION METHOD USING THE SAME - The thermoelectric device of the present invention includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed to be opposed to each other, and a laminate that is interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, is connected electrically to both the first electrode and the second electrode, and is layered in the direction orthogonal to an electromotive-force extracting direction, which is the direction in which the first electrode and the second electrode are opposed to each other. The laminate includes a thermoelectric material layer as well as a first holding layer and a second holding layer that are disposed so as to interpose the thermoelectric material layer therebetween, the first holding layer and the second holding layer have layered structures with metals and insulators that are layered alternately, respectively, a layered direction of the layered structures is parallel with a layer surface of the laminate and is inclined with respect to the electromotive-force extracting direction, the insulators of the first holding layer and the insulators of the second holding layer are disposed so as to appear alternately in the layered direction, and a temperature difference is generated in the direction orthogonal to the layered direction of the laminate and orthogonal to the electromotive-force extracting direction, so that electrical power is output through the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282287 | Solar-charge - This process of charging electric and electrically backed up vehicles is done through roof mounted solar panels. With the rising cost and burning fossil fuels, it is designed to extend battery duration while in transit, keeping the electric motors running longer. These solar panels adhere directly to the roofs of any trailer in tow, being very thin, they keep the trailer aerodynamic. This technology is to be used in conjunction with the development of trucks using hybrid technology. Also, this process can be used to power the basic electrical needs of the truck the trailer is connected to, including the air conditioning. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282288 | Solar Cell Interconnection on a Flexible Substrate - A solar cell array comprising: a substrate having a carrier surface on which a plurality of electrically conductive bonding pads are provided, the bonding pads being spaced from one another along a main direction; a plurality of solar cells, each solar cell of the plurality including a back electrode bonded to a first portion of a respective bonding pad, wherein each bonding pad comprises a second portion defining an exposed contact region not covered by the back electrode of the respective solar cell, and wherein an interconnecting lead electrically connects the second portion of the bonding pad associated with a first solar cell with an electrode of a directly adjacent second solar cell. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282289 | SOLAR GENERATOR CAPABLE OF POWER TRACKING AND ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTIC CURVE MEASUREMENT AND METHOD FOR REALIZING THE SAME - A solar generator capable of power tracking and electric characteristic curve measurement and a method for realizing the same is disclosed. The solar generator of the present invention comprises at least one solar panel receiving solar energy, converting the solar energy into electric energy, and outputting the electric energy; an electric tracking-measuring circuit connected with the solar panel and the external load; and a processor connected with the electric tracking-measuring circuit, controlling the electric tracking-measuring circuit to receive the electric energy and output the electric energy to the external load at the highest power. When the illumination on the solar panel is greater than a preset value, the processor controls the electric tracking-measuring circuit to measure the I-V characteristic curve of the electric energy to determine the operation status of the solar panel. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282290 | PHOTOVOLTAIC UNIT COMPRISING A MATRIX OF FRAMELESS SOLAR MODULES - A photovoltaic unit includes a matrix having a plurality of frameless rectangular solar modules, and at least one module rail disposed on an underside of each solar module. Each of the at least one module rail is coupled to a substrate rail, which is releasably connected to a substrate. Each of the at least one module rail and the at least one substrate rail has a guide rail running parallel to an edge of the respective solar module on at least a longitudinal side of the respective rail facing towards an edge region of the solar module. The guide rails on the module and substrate rails are releasably connected to each other by at least one connecting element. A spacer gap of sufficient width for operating the connecting element is provided between adjacent solar modules of the plurality of frameless rectangular solar modules. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282291 | MULTILAYER THIN-FILM PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A thin film photoelectric converter including a transparent conductive layer, a laser light absorption layer, a back electrode layer, a semiconductor photoelectric conversion layer and a transparent electrode layer stacked on a translucent substrate. The laser light absorption layer is parted into regions by first kind parting line grooves, and the photoelectric conversion layer is parted into regions by third kind parting line grooves penetrating the laser light absorption layer, the rear surface electrode layer and the photoelectric conversion layer. The transparent electrode layer is parted into regions by fourth kind parting line grooves penetrating the laser light absorption layer, the rear surface electrode layer, the photoelectric conversion layer and the transparent electrode layer. A receiving side transparent electrode region of one cell is electrically connected to a back electrode region of adjacent cell through the first kind groove, the transparent conductive layer and the third kind groove. | 2010-11-11 |