50th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090301512 | APPLICATOR FOR A COSMETIC PRODUCT - Applicator for a cosmetic product on the skin, intended to be mounted on the body of a container containing the product to be applied, comprising a support strip, means of application borne by the support strip, and fastening means by clipping of said support strip along the body of the container, in such a way that this container forms a handle for using the applicator. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301513 | Disposable Dental Whitening Toothpick - The present invention relates to teeth and mouth cleaning devices, and more particularly to a simple disposable teeth-whitening toothpick. A coating of a teeth-whitening compound is applied to the toothpick. The coating may be flavored in order to enhance user enjoyment. The coating is chemically bonded to the toothpick, and dissolves when it comes in contact with saliva. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301514 | Dental floss dispenser - A dental floss dispenser has a case accommodating a thread of dental floss which emerges from the case through an outlet so that its end is accessible from the exterior of the case. The dental floss dispenser has a holding device, by means of which at least a section of the end of the thread of dental floss is held in defined alignment. The case is thereby structured to simplify transfer of a section of dental floss to a grasping and holding member. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301515 | MICROWAVE ASSISTED CHEMICAL STRIPPING OF COATINGS - A method for chemically stripping a metallic coating from a substrate is described. The coating is treated in the presence of microwave energy with a solution containing at least one acid known to dissolve the coating. The application of microwave energy accelerates the dissolution and allows for the use of diluted solutions. Coatings of interest include diffusion aluminides on superalloy substrates. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301516 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER DEVICE AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - A substrate transfer device includes an accommodating chamber for accommodating a substrate; a substrate transfer unit installed in the accommodating chamber for transferring the substrate; a gas exhaust unit for exhausting the accommodating chamber; and a gas introducing unit for introducing a gas into the accommodating chamber. The substrate transfer unit has a mounting subunit for mounting the substrate thereon, an arm subunit one end of which is connected to the mounting subunit to move the mounting subunit, and an electrode installed in the mounting subunit to which a voltage is applied, and a high voltage is applied to the electrode while the gas is being introduced into the accommodating chamber and the accommodating chamber is being exhausted. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301517 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING COLLECTOR MIRROR IN EUV LIGHT GENERATOR - A method for cleaning collector mirrors in an EUV light generator in which a target is made into a plasma state and EUV light generated is collected by a collector mirror, the method being adopted to the EUV light generator for cleaning contaminants adhering thereto, the method comprising: preparing at least two collector mirrors; locating one of the mirrors at an EUV light condensing position while locating the other mirror at a cleaning position; determining whether the mirror at the cleaning position is cleaned while determining whether the mirror at the light condensing position requires cleaning; and once determined that the mirror at the cleaning position is cleaned and the mirror at the light condensing position requires cleaning, conveying the mirror at the light condensing position and requiring cleaning to the cleaning position while conveying the mirror at the cleaning position and having been cleaned to the light condensing position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301518 | Substrate Processing Apparatus and Substrate Processing Method - A substrate processing apparatus includes: a polishing device | 2009-12-10 |
20090301519 | Removal of dirt/make-up form unclean surfaces - Dirt or make-up is removed from a variety of unclean surfaces, such as domestic, institutional or body surfaces, by applying an ampholytic or zwitterionic polymer composition thereon, spreading and/or wiping such composition thereover, whereby dirt or make-up is or has been transferred into such composition, and then removing such composition therefrom, for example by means of a wipe, cloth, pad, sponge, mop, and the like. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301520 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A cleaning apparatus for a contoured cooking surface is disclosed. Methods of cleaning a cooking system with the cleaning apparatus are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301521 | STEAM CLEANER USING ELECTROLYZED LIQUID AND METHOD THEREFOR - An apparatus and method are provided for generating an electrochemically-activated vapor. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301522 | Customized Programmable Pool Cleaner Method and Apparatus - A method and apparatus for cleaning the surfaces of a pool by a programmed robotic pool cleaner initially set at an arbitrary position in the poll. The pool can be of any standard or non-standard shapes, and the surfaced with any conventional materials. The robot is advanced until it encounters a first obstacle ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301523 | Wash Chamber for Surgical Environment - A system and method for a surgical scrub automated cleaning station are disclosed. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station includes a rotatable, extendable, and retractable wash cylinder that is operable to accommodate any variety of arm length. More specifically, the surgical scrub automated cleaning station may include an accordion, telescoping, or otherwise adjustable cylinder to accommodate a variety of arm lengths. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may be used to provide a surgeon or other health care personnel with a hand and forearm washing. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may also be monitored to ensure compliance with one or more hygiene protocols. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301524 | METHOD OF REMOVING FUNGUS IN WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed herein is a method of removing a fungus in a washing machine. The method includes determining whether a fungus removal mode is selected, and executing the fungus removal mode if the fungus removal mode is selected. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301525 | PROCESSED OBJECT PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSED OBJECT PROCESSING METHOD, PRESSURE CONTROL METHOD, PROCESSED OBJECT TRANSFER METHOD, AND TRANSFER APPARATUS - A processed object processing apparatus which enables a plurality of processes to be carried out efficiently. A plurality of treatment systems are communicably connected together in a line and in which the objects to be processed are processed. A load lock system is communicably connected to the treatment systems and has a transfer mechanism that transfers the objects to be processed into and out of each of the treatment systems. At least one of the treatment systems is a vacuum treatment system, and the load lock system is disposed in a position such as to form a line with the treatment systems. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301526 | METHOD FOR SHORTENED CLEAR RINSE IN A DISHWASHER AND DISHWASHER ADAPTED TO CARRY OUT SUCH METHOD - A method for rinsing crockery in a dishwashing machine is disclosed. The dishwashing machine includes a circulation pump, a water heater, an upper spray arm and a lower spray arm both alternatively fed by the circulation pump. The method includes the step of heating of the rinsing circulated water up to a maximum predetermined value. The method further includes the step of interrupting the feeding of the lower spray arm when a threshold water temperature is reached so that only the upper spray arm is fed by the circulated water. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301527 | Mechanized Disinfection of Articles - The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent which comprises at least two different surfactants, selected from the group including cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants, and which has, when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use, a pH of at least 10.5. The cleaning agent is used for killing/inactivating microorganisms which are selected from the group including bacteria, viruses and fungi, during mechanized disinfection of articles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301528 | Parts Washer - A parts washer comprises a cabinet, a platform, a liquid distributor, a coupling, and a drive system. The platform is disposed inside the cabinet and supports articles that are required to be cleaned. The distributor is disposed inside the cabinet to one side of the platform and has one or more outlets that direct the liquid in a generally radial direction toward the platform. The coupling couples the distributor to an inside of the cabinet in a manner allowing at least 2° of freedom of motion of the distributor. More particularly, the coupling allows the distributor to move in a complex motion comprising a combination of tilting, rotation and up and down motion. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301529 | Arrangement for the treatment of cellulose pulp in a washing apparatus arranged with seal removing means - A washer for washing and dewatering cellulose pulp is disclosed, comprising a rotary drum with a plurality of external compartments, which compartments are defined by axial compartment walls distributed along the circumference of the drum, a stationary cylindrical casing enclosing the drum, whereby a ring-shaped space is defined between the casing and the drum, and which by means of longitudinal seals in the axial direction of the drum is divided into a forming zone for forming the pulp, at least one washing zone for washing the pulp, and a discharge zone for feeding out the washed pulp where the casing is provided with longitudinal through openings in the axial direction for each longitudinal seal, in which the longitudinal seals are placed so that the seal can be removed from the washer in a direction outwardly from the drum center. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301530 | Washing machine having UV generator - The present invention relates to dishwashing machines, and more particularly, to a dish washer ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301531 | PORTABLE SUN AND WEATHER SHELTER - A portable sun and weather shelter is provided. The shelter comprises an umbrella foldable between open and closed positions. The umbrella has a center post, a canopy, and a frame to fold the canopy up and down. A pair of wings are attached to the perimeter edge of the canopy and can be extended outwardly beyond the canopy so as to increase the coverage area of the shelter so as to protect two or more people from the sun and rain. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301532 | Self-Inflating Screening Shield, in Particular Umbrella - A self-inflating screening shield, in particular umbrella, has an inflatable envelope ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301533 | ANTI-TIPPING DEVICE FOR WALKERS - The present invention relates to the field of medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to therapeutic walkers and devices for preventing tipping of a walker during use. The inventive anti-tipping device can be retrofitted to existing walkers and has at least three or more degrees of freedom relative to the walker along which the anti-tip device can be adjusted to provide for a walker with customizable safety supports. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301534 | Method For The Unwinding/Winding a Laminar Sheet and Winding Structure For Covering Areas Suitable For Implementing Said Method - A method for unwinding/winding a laminar sheet ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301535 | Pole brace and ballasting device - A pole brace and ballasting device having at least one or more releaseably connecting weight containers adapted to retain and discharge a dry or fluid load bearing material therein of adequate length and sufficiently ridged to brace a pole. A hand activated clamp or clamps for attachment to a variety of pole dimensions both angular and round, while allowing for the closing of the tent's outer protective cover; with the capacity to selectively suspend the ballasting load to prevent it from coming at rest with the ground for an increase in its effectiveness. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301536 | TENT WITH VENTING TRUNCATED CORNERS - A tent includes a venting opening extending through a truncated corner of the tent to allow air flow through the corner between the enclosed living space and outside the tent. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301537 | Canopy and ground anchor structure - A canopy structure arrangement particularly for conducting repairs on a vehicle has a support frame re-configurable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and an expansion support such as a tether to support the frame as it is manually expanded from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration. A ground anchor arrangement provides securing of the canopy structure. The arrangement permits ease of erection of the canopy structure. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301538 | Thermoelectric module - A novel thermoelectric module in which the thermoelectric elements are stacked together with thermal and electrical conductors integrated in the stack to perform the dual functions of conducting both heat and electricity. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301539 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM TO LOAD REQUIREMENTS - Apparatus and methods for automatically configuring a thermoelectric power generation system in accordance with the requirements of a load. The apparatus includes a thermoelectric generator that generates electric power when subjected to a temperature differential, at least one configurable component that affects at least one aspect of the power generated by the thermoelectric generator, a monitor that senses at least one aspect of the power generated by the thermoelectric generator and provides at least one signal characterizing the power generated by the thermoelectric generator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the at least one signal and configure the at least one configurable component based on the at least one signal in accordance with the requirements of a load to which power is supplied by the thermoelectric generator. The configurable component may be a matrix switch that can reconfigure the interconnections between banks included in the thermoelectric generator. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301540 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE DEVICE AND HEAT EXCHANGER USED THEREIN - A thermoelectric module device absorbs heat from the hot side, and transfers the heat to the cold side; the thermoelectric module device is constituted by a heat sink on the hot side, another heat sink on the cold side and a series of Peltier elements, and the series of Peltier elements is formed from pairs of semiconductor elements of different conductivity types, endoergic metal electrodes and exoergic metal electrodes; since the entire major surfaces of heat sinks are not available for the endoergic metal electrodes and exoergic metal electrodes due to fitting holes and vapor-proof sealing walls, the ratio of area occupied with the metal electrodes to available area and the ratio of area not available for the metal electrodes to entire major surface are not less than 50% and not greater than 20%. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301541 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - A thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of thermoelectric modules that generate electrical power when subjected to a temperature differential. The generator also includes a plurality of first thermal elements to which heat is supplied by a first fluid and a plurality of second thermal elements from which heat is removed by a second fluid. The first and second thermal elements are arranged in a stack of alternating first and second thermal elements having one of the plurality of thermoelectric modules between each adjacent pair of first and second thermal elements. Each thermoelectric module is in contact on its first side with one of the first thermal elements and in contact on its second side with one of the second thermal elements such that no face of any thermal element contacts more than one of the thermoelectric modules. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301542 | INFRARED ABSORBER AND THERMAL INFRARED DETECTOR - The infrared ray absorbing film | 2009-12-10 |
20090301543 | Thin film solar cells with monolithic integration and backside contact - The present invention discloses novel thin film photovoltaic devices with monolithic integration and backside metal contacts and methods of making the devices. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301544 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FLEXIBLE, LIGHTWEIGHT PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY - A flexible, lightweight photovoltaic cell array includes one or more individual photovoltaic cell strings attached to a polyimide film substrate and covered with a polyvinyl fluoride film. Each photovoltaic cell string includes one or more photovoltaic cells attached to a flexible printed circuit board. The photovoltaic cell array may be manufactured by a method that includes bonding at least one photovoltaic cell to a flexible printed circuit board, mounting the flexible printed circuit board on a polyimide film substrate, and covering the flexible printed circuit board with a substantially transparent polyvinyl fluoride film. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301545 | Solar Concentrator Backpan - The present invention is a contoured backpan for a solar concentrator array. The backpan has depressions integrally formed in its bottom surface for seating solar concentrator modules. The depressions, in combination connecting toughs, provide a structure which is able to support an array of solar concentrators. Optional stiffening members may be attached to fee backpan to provide additional structural rigidity, as well as to support a front panel for the array. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301546 | Optical shutter for improved Photovoltaic array thermal performance - A photovoltaic array with improved thermal performance includes a photovoltaic array, an electro-optic shutter disposed on the photovoltaic array, and a control system connected to at least the electro-optic shutter. The control system, based upon input from a sensor, switches the electro-optic shutter between transmissive and reflective conditions so as to control exposure of light to the photovoltaic array. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301547 | SOLAR GENERATORS COMPRISING FLOATING HOLLOW ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a solar power generator having special solar radiation concentrators configured as hollow bodies, and to such concentrators themselves. The invention relates in particular to a solar power generator having modules, arranged on a water layer, that contain a radiation converter, such that a plurality of modules is respectively combined into floating hollow bodies that comprise a wall that is subdivided into light-transmitting and non-light-transmitting regions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301548 | Condensing Generator - A condensing generator comprises a condensing photovoltaic generating system, a cooling and radiating system, an automatic sun-tracking machine and a wind power generator. The condensing photovoltaic generating system includes a group of collecting mirrors with a wind-sheltering mechanism, a uniform light generator, an object carrier and a collecting carrier. The object carrier is movably connected to the automatic sun-tracking machine, and the collecting carrier is immovably connected to the object carrier. The uniform light generator includes a condensing battery base with a cavity and condensing photovoltaic batteries supported by the condensing battery base. The cooling and radiating system has a fluid radiator which is communicated with the cavity of the condensing battery base through flexible connecting pipes using a radiator's interface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301549 | SOLAR MODULE STRUCTURES AND ASSEMBLY METHODS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - Solar module structures | 2009-12-10 |
20090301550 | FOCUSED ACOUSTIC PRINTING OF PATTERNED PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS - Photovoltaic material is printed on a substrate using acoustic printing, to produce solar cells. Acoustic printheads are configured to eject droplets of photovoltaic material to positions on the substrate, responsive to focused acoustic energy provided by acoustic ejectors in the acoustic printheads, to print a film of the photovoltaic material. A positioning system is configured to position the acoustic printheads with respect to the substrate. A feedback system controls the acoustic ejection of the droplets of photovoltaic material by the acoustic printheads or the positioning of the acoustic printheads with respect to the substrate by the positioning system, based on feedback data indicative of characteristics of the printed film. The acoustic printheads are designed optimally for printing of photovoltaic material for solar cells in single scans in only one direction of the substrate. Solar cells can be manufactured at low cost and with high throughput using acoustic printing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301551 | Silicon Film Deposition Method Utilizing a Silent Electric Discharge and an Active Species - A method for depositing a silicon film on a substrate includes a step of flowing a first silicon-containing gaseous composition through an electric discharge generated to form a second silicon-containing composition that is different than the first silicon-containing composition. The second composition is directed into a deposition chamber to form a silicon-containing film on one or more substrates positioned within the deposition chamber. The formation of crystalline silicon is controlled by the temperature of the deposition. Optionally, an activated hydrogen-containing composition is introduced into the deposition chamber during film deposition. The activated hydrogen-containing composition is formed by exposing hydrogen gas to microwave radiation. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301552 | CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENETETRACARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES, PREPARATION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF IN ORGANIC ELECTRONICS - The present invention relates to chlorinated naphthalenetetracarboxylic acid derivatives, preparation thereof and use thereof as charge transport materials, exciton transport materials or emitter materials. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301553 | GLASS COMPOSITIONS USED IN CONDUCTORS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - The invention relates to glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells. The thick film conductor compositions include one or more electrically functional powders and one or more glass frits dispersed in an organic medium. The thick film compositions may also include one or more additive(s). Exemplary additives may include metals, metal oxides or any compounds that can generate these metal oxides during firing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301554 | GLASS COMPOSITIONS USED IN CONDUCTORS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - The invention relates to glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells. The thick film conductor compositions include one or more electrically functional powders and one or more glass frits dispersed in an organic medium. The thick film compositions may also include one or more additive(s). Exemplary additives may include metals, metal oxides or any compounds that can generate these metal oxides during firing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301555 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR MODULE AND SYSTEM AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell having an improved structure of rear surface includes a p-type doped region, a dense metal layer, a loose metal layer, at least one bus bar opening, and solderable material on or within the bus bar opening. The solderable material contacts with the dense aluminum layer. The improved structure in rear surface increases the light converting efficiency, and provides a good adhesion between copper ribbon and solar cell layer thereby providing cost advantages and reducing the complexity in manufacturing. A solar module and solar system composed of such solar cell are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301556 | MULTILAYER ORGANIC SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a multilayer organic solar cell having a structure wherein an inter-layer ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301557 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS OBTAINED BY SUCH METHOD - A method for the production of a photovoltaic device, for instance a solar cell, is disclosed. In one aspect, the method comprises providing a substrate having a front main surface and a rear surface. The method further comprises depositing a dielectric layer on the rear surface, wherein the dielectric layer has a thickness larger than about 100 nm. The method further comprises depositing a passivation layer comprising hydrogenated SiN on top of the dielectric layer and forming back contacts through the dielectric layer and the passivation layer. In another aspect, corresponding photovoltaic devices, for instance solar cell devices, are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301558 | Photoelectric Converter and Method for Producing the Same - A photoelectric converter includes a lower electrode layer, a compound semiconductor thin film of a chalcopyrite structure functioning as a photoabsorption layer and a light transmitting electrode layer that are sequentially laminated on a substrate. An end portion of the of compound semiconductor thin film is positioned outward beyond an end of the light transmitting electrode layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301559 | SOLAR CELL HAVING A HIGH QUALITY REAR SURFACE SPIN-ON DIELECTRIC LAYER - A thin silicon solar cell having a high quality spin-on dielectric layer is described. Specifically, the solar cell may be fabricated from a crystalline silicon wafer having a thickness from 50 to 500 micrometers. A first dielectric layer is applied to the rear surface of the silicon wafer using a spin-on process. A high temperature furnace operation provides simultaneous emitter diffusion and front and rear surface passivation. During this high temperature operation, the front emitter is formed, the rear spin-on dielectric layer is cured, and the front dielectric layer is thermally grown. Barrier layers are formed on the dielectric layers. Openings are made in the barrier layers. Contacts are formed in the openings and on the back surface barrier layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301560 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT - A photovoltaic element includes a power generating region having a photoelectric conversion layer, a collector formed on a surface of the power generating region and a protective layer formed on the power generating region, wherein at least a part of the protective layer is formed at a prescribed interval from a side surface of the collector without contact with the side surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301561 | Coating composition, substrates coated therewith and methods of making and using same - Multilayer radiation curable liquid coating compositions are provided that include one or more UV oligomers including at least one aliphatic urethane acrylic oligomer; at least one acrylate diluent monomer selected from a mono-, bi-, and tri-functional reactive acrylate diluent monomers; at least one photo-initiator; at least one UV absorber; at least one hindered amine light stabilizer; and at least one antioxidant, where the liquid composition does not comprise a solvent and does not comprise an adhesion promoter. The UV oligomer in the base coat composition has elongation higher than 200% and tensile strength lower than 1000 psi. The UV oligomer in the top coat composition has tensile strength higher than 5000 psi. A coating system is provided that includes a liquid primer coat composition, a liquid base coat composition and a liquid top coat composition. The cured film has good electrical insulation and UV resistance, and passes thermal cycle, damp heat and humidity freezing tests that are part of UL certification processes. The coating compositions are useful for coating substrates including SiOx substrates. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301562 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for forming a thin film photovoltaic device includes providing a transparent substrate comprising a surface region and forming a first electrode layer overlying the surface region. Additionally, the method includes forming a copper indium material comprising an atomic ratio of Cu:In ranging from about 1.35:1 to about 1.60:1 by at least sputtering a target comprising an indium copper material. The method further includes subjecting the copper indium material to thermal treatment process in an environment containing a sulfur bearing species. Furthermore, the method includes forming a copper indium disulfide material from at least the thermal treatment process of the copper indium material. Moreover, the method includes forming a window layer overlying the copper indium disulfide material. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301563 | SELF-CLEANING COATINGS APPLIED TO SOLAR THERMAL DEVICES - A solar device and a process for preparing a self-cleaning coating on the solar device is disclosed, the process comprises providing a coating composition, adding to the coating composition nanocrystals of a photoactive material, and applying the mixture of coating composition and photoactive material to a surface of a substrate at an elevated temperature, to deposit a self-cleaning coating on the surface of the substrate. The solar device comprises a solar energy conversion device, including a transparent substrate, and a self-cleaning coating adhered to a surface of the substrate. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301564 | Semiconductor nanocrystals heterostructures - A semiconductor nanocrystal heterostructure has a core of a first semiconductor material surrounded by an overcoating of a second semiconductor material. Upon excitation, one carrier can be substantially confined to the core and the other carrier can be substantially confined to the overcoating. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301565 | Fiber Photovoltaic Devices And Applications Thereof - The present invention relates to organic optoelectronic devices and, in particular, to organic photovoltaic devices having a fiber structure. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device comprises a first electrode comprising an indium tin oxide fiber, at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301566 | ADJUSTABLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - A backflow prevention device is to be installed between various equipment drain lines and a drain cover or drain pipe. The backflow prevention device provides an air gap operable to prevent backflow of sewer waste into the drain lines. The device includes a drainage hub and a tubing mount attached to the drainage hub. The drainage hub defines a liquid flow conduit throw which liquid discharged from the drain lines can flow and can be connected to the drain. The tubing mount supports the drain lines in such a way that the drain line effluent is positioned to be in fluid connectivity with the upper opening of the liquid flow conduit at a vertically displaced position from the drainage hub. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301567 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DAMPENING PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS IN A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method and apparatus are provided for a cost effective pressure dampening device used in a fluid delivery system for substrate processing. In one embodiment, the pressure dampening device is disposed between a mounting substrate and a control valve within a fluid control assembly in fluid communication with a substrate processing chamber. The pressure dampening device is capable of dampening small pressure perturbations in a process fluid which is used for substrate processing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301568 | Verifiable Closing and Locking System of a Cylindrical Passageway - A method according to this invention employs a set of valves, a series of pressure checks, and a physical stop for verifying the closing of a locking system of a cylindrical passageway. The method may also employ an equalization piping. The valves isolate a tapping machine, a pipeline, and the equalization piping from one another so that product cannot flow from one to the other. The valves are then opened as a series of pressure checks are performed. A completion plug is then lowered into the passageway until the plug comes to rest within the passageway and is oriented so that a locking ring of the plug is in a filly expanded position. The expanded position is then confirmed by raising the plug until its upward travel is restricted. The plug is then released and pressure above the plug is reduced to 0 psi gauge. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301569 | Air Intake Device For Engine - An air intake device for an engine is provided in which a bypass valve (V) is formed from a tubular valve chamber ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301570 | Air Intake Device For Engine - An air intake device for an engine is provided that includes a bypass ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301571 | Fire hydrant security cap closure system - This invention provides a fire hydrant security system with an inner cap having means for attaching an outlet port of a fire hydrant in a fixed position which includes a member capable of extending from the periphery of the inner cap into a slot in the inner part of an outer cap and having means for retracting and retaining the position of the member in the inner cap, wherein said outer cap includes means for attaching the outer cap to the inner cap so that the outer cap can spin freely with respect to the inner cap, and a key wrench having means for fitting the key wrench over the outer cap and for aligning the outer cap and key wrench in a fixed position wherein the key wrench has a magnet located on the wall of the key wrench that becomes aligned with a slot on inner wall of the outer cap and wherein the rotation of the key wrench causes the magnet to align with the member and to extend the member into the slot on the inside of the outer cap thereby joining the outer cap to the inner cap. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301572 | LIQUID DISPENSING TAP, IN PARTICULAR FOR LIQUIDS WITH HIGHER DENSITY | 2009-12-10 |
20090301573 | REMOTE CONTROL FOR HOSE OPERATION - A hose control system comprising a receiver and a transmitter by which one can remotely control both the flow of water through a hose and the winding or unwinding of the hose onto a reel. The system preferably has power saving advantages, for example, by the use of a power control unit that reduces the power consumed by the electronics of the devices, but does not unreasonably disrupt the use of the devices. The receiver may be used with different aspects or all of the hose control system. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301574 | MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING A GAUGE FOR INDICATING THE AMOUNT OF GAS REMAINING IN A GAS TANK - An overfill prevention device which includes a first tubular member, a cylindrical piston fitted within the first tubular member, a second tubular member having a cylindrical recess open, a plug arranged within the second tubular member, a float rod having a cam plate, a float connected with a lower end of the float rod, a valve body having a lower end engaged with the first tubular member, a pinion pivotally connected to the second tubular member by the pin, a toothed rack meshed with the pinion and engaged with the second tubular member, a control rod having an upper end extending into the valve body and a lower end secured to the toothed rack, a first magnet mounted at the upper end of the control rod, and a gauge mounted on the valve body and provided with a second permanent magnet and a needle operatively connected with the second magnet. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301575 | FUEL METERING VALVE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THERMAL COMPENSATION MECHANISM - A metering valve assembly is provided for metering a fluid. The metering valve assembly includes a position sensor, metering valve, and a thermal compensation mechanism. The metering valve includes a valve housing having a flow passage therethrough, and a valve element movably mounted within the valve housing. The thermal compensation mechanism is coupled between the position sensor and the valve element and configured to adjust the displacement of the position sensor relative to the valve element as a function of fluid temperature. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301576 | Water Saving Mechanism For Hot Water Supply Apparatus - The invention is related to a water saving mechanism for hot water supply apparatus. It comprises a water pump unit, a solenoid valve that connects to the water pump unit, a temperature sensor unit that connects to the solenoid valve and a switch unit that connects to the temperature sensor unit. Thus, the water saving mechanism operates with a hot water supply apparatus. When hot water is needed, it uses the water pump unit, the solenoid valve and the switch unit to cut off the cold water and send it back to the hot water supply apparatus for heating. It starts to discharge hot water when the temperature sensor unit senses the water temperature at the preset use temperature. Hence, the invention can prevent waste of discharging cold water and save water resource. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301577 | Combination Venturi Check Valve - Disclosed herein is a combination venturi check valve for introducing a composition, such as ozone, into the fluid circulation line of a swimming pool, spa, and/or other recreational body of water. The combination venturi check valve preferably includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a venturi passage for suctioning in the composition, and a bypass passage with a valve enabling compatibility with pumps having different flow rates, for example. In an aspect of the invention, the venturi and bypass passages are inline with the fluid inlet and fluid outlet. In another aspect of the invention, the venturi and bypass passages share a common wall, and/or the housing is modular and/or integrally formed. In yet another aspect of the invention, the valve automatically adjusts the flow rate of fluid through the bypass passage without requiring human intervention. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301578 | Valve in particular a proportional pressure relief valve - The invention relates to a valve, in particular, a proportional pressure relief valve, comprising an electrically controlled solenoid system ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301579 | VACUUM PRESSURE SYSTEMS WITH VACUUM CHAMBER FULL-RANGE, CLOSED-LOOP PRESSURE CONTROL - A flow control apparatus for a pressure system includes a chamber, a pump for providing a flow from the chamber and a valve positioned between the chamber and the pump for providing regulation of the flow. The valve is continuously operable between a fully open and a fully closed position. A motor continuously operates the valve between the open and closed positions. The motor includes a position encoder including an encoder output. A sensor continuously monitors the flow and includes a sensor output. A system interface receives the encoder output and the sensor output. The system interface processes the position encoder output to determine position and velocity of the motor and using at least the sensor output, position and velocity produces control signals for the motor. A servo driver receives the control signals from the system interface and continuously controls the motor in a closed-loop manner to regulate the flow. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301580 | CONSTANT FLOW VALVE - A valve for maintaining constant fluid flow under conditions of a specified operating inlet pressure and varying inlet pressures in excess of the specified pressure includes a tubular valve body having a fluid flow channel extending between an inlet and outlet. The fluid flow channel includes a first flow path having a first variable volume and cross-sectional area, and a second flow path having a second variable volume and cross-sectional area. The valve further includes an fluid discharge orifice whose cross-sectional area less than the minimum of the first or second variable cross-sectional areas. If the inlet pressure is above or below the specified operating pressure, the variable volumes are caused to change to maintain a substantially constant fluid flow from the valve. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301581 | Pressurized gas containing system - A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301582 | GAS REGULATOR WITH VENTING BONNET - Systems and methods for venting gas from a gas regulator in the event of overpressurization of the gas regulator are provided. A bonnet for a gas regulator that includes one or more apertures through which gas may vent. The bonnet may be made of a moldable synthetic plastic material, such as glass filled nylon. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301583 | SMALL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM - A small engine fuel system includes a vent valve configured to be disposed within a tank having at least a portion of a filler pipe defined therein. The filler pipe includes an upper portion configured to receive a fluid and a lower portion located at a predetermined depth in the tank, where the predetermined depth defines a liquid fill level of the tank. The small engine fuel system further includes spring valve arranged in series with the vent valve. The spring valve is configured to close during a refilling event, thereby substantially preventing overfill of the tank with the fluid. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301584 | LOW PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method for assembling and adjusting a pressure setting of a valve includes positioning a threaded spider and a poppet spring on a poppet, mounting a valve body into an assembly fixture, inserting the poppet including the threaded spider and the poppet spring positioned thereon into the mounted valve body, pushing an adjusting fork through the assembly fixture and through the valve body, engaging the threaded spider with the adjusting fork, and flowing pressurized fluid into the assembly fixture while simultaneously rotating the adjusting fork in a direction to draw the threaded spider into the valve body and to compress the poppet spring. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301585 | GAS METER OF GAS CANISTER VALVE - A gas meter is mounted between vertical and horizontal branch tubes of a gas canister valve and has an indication pointer driven by a magnetic block that is movable inside the valve to indicate a residual quantity of gas inside the canister. The gas meter includes a casing that is magnetically non-conductive and forms at a top edge of a back thereof an inverted slope surface, an upper clamp extending from opposite sides of the inverted slope surface in an upward direction to clamp the vertical branch tube, and a side clamp engageable with the horizontal branch tube. The back of the meter casing is recessed at a location opposite to and interfering with an outer top edge of an enclosure for the magnetic block o form a fitting groove that corresponds to the top edge of the enclosure. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301586 | PUMP - Pump, in particular a servo steering pump for motor vehicles, having a flow control valve and a valve sleeve which has inflow openings to the flow control valve and a pressure connection to a hydraulic load. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301587 | WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR USE IN ICE MAKER - Provided is a water supply apparatus for use in an ice maker, which allows easy prevention of an outflow of water due to a siphon phenomenon after stopping a water supply operation; which enables solving a problem that supplying the water is stopped due to a foreign substance or the like mixed in the water; and which comprises a further hygienic water supply mechanism. The water supply apparatus ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301588 | Solenoid valve - A valve section that functions as a solenoid valve device that includes a pressure adjusting section that adjusts fluid pressure supplied from a fluid pressure source; a pump section that sucks and discharges working fluid in a reservoir; and a single solenoid section that drives the pressure adjusting section and the pump section. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301589 | DIRECT ACTING ZERO LEAK 4/3 TANDEM CENTER NEUTRAL VALVE - A 4-way 3-position direct acting tandem center neutral valve has two 3-way, 2-position poppet valves configured so as to provide 4-way, 3-position tandem center neutral valve functions so that it is direct acting and essentially zero leak. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301590 | Fuel shutoff slide valve - A method of controlling fuel flow including providing a fuel tank including a first fuel port and a second fuel port on an exterior of the fuel tank, the first and second fuel ports each communicating with an interior of the fuel tank, positioning a first connector through a valve body and securing the first connector directly to the first fuel port, positioning a second connector through the valve body and securing the second connector directly to the second fuel port, and adjusting a positioned of a slide member on the valve body between a first position and a second position, the slide member in the first position simultaneously blocking fluid flow through the first fuel port and the second fuel port, and in the second position simultaneously allowing fluid flow through the first fuel port and the second fuel port. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301591 | Faucet system and advertising method - A faucet system including: a first set of faucet components including at least a water regulating device and a water dispensing device, wherein the water regulating device and the water dispensing device include advertising indicia of a first theme; a second set of faucet components including at least a water regulating device and a water dispensing device, wherein the water regulating device and the water wherein the first and second set of faucet components are configured to be interchangeably connected to a base. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301592 | FLUIDIC MODULE CONNECTION - A fluidic module is described, the fluidic module comprising a fluidic connector located at the bottom side of the fluidic module, the fluidic connector comprising a fluid port, wherein, when the fluidic module is placed on top of a further fluidic module, the fluidic connector is in contact with a further fluidic connector of said further fluidic module, and a fluid tight fluidic connection is established between said fluid port and a corresponding fluid port of said further fluidic connector. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301593 | HOSES WITH CONNECTION PORTIONS - A hose consisting of a smooth tubular wall and a rib wound spirally on the smooth tubular wall. The hose includes at least one duct portion and at least one connection portion; in the connection portions, the rib is wound spirally with a narrower pitch than on the duct portions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301594 | PIPE FITTING - An apparatus and method are disclosed relating to a multi-layer flexible pipe for conveying a target fluid. The pipe includes a core layer arranged to provide an inner bore along which a fluid can flow and at least one barrier layer having a tensile elongation at yield of greater than 5% at a temperature of 23° C. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301595 | MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE BASED ON FLUORIDE POLYMER FUNCTIONALISED BY IRRADIATION AND PVC - The invention relates to a multi-layer structure including placed one against the other, at least one layer of fluoride polymer onto which at least one unsaturated monomer has been grafted by irradiation, and at least one layer of PVC. According to a 1 | 2009-12-10 |
20090301596 | INSULATION FOR PIPE-IN-PIPE SYSTEMS - A method of providing an insulated pipe-in-pipe assembly includes providing an inner pipe; providing a thermal insulation layer of a highly porous solid formed from a gel, the highly porous solid having pores smaller than 100 nanometre, the thermal insulation layer being provided around the inner pipe for thermal insulation of the inner pipe; providing a protective layer on the outer surface of the thermal insulation layer for protecting the thermal insulation layer, and providing a thick walled outer pipe around the protective layer. A Pipe-in-pipe assembly and a pipe-in-pipe section made by the method are also provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301597 | DUCT ELEMENT FORMING AN AIR-CHANNEL FOR AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS - The object of the invention is thus a duct element made of a band-shaped strip ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301598 | Concentric tube support assembly - An assembly ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301599 | Apparatus and method - A machine ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301600 | METHOD FOR LOADING A GAS ACCUMULATOR - A method for loading a gas accumulator, which contains at least one solid storage material, in a first step, introducing a gas that is to be stored into the gas accumulator that is partially filled up with the solid storage material, the storage material expands by absorbing the gas, and, in a last step, additional gas that is to be stored is introduced into the gas accumulator, so that the solid storage material is compacted together with the gas contained in it. Also, a use of the method. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301601 | Apparatus and Method for Using Tetrazine-Based Energetic Material - The present invention comprises apparatus and methods employing a gas produced from a tetrazine-based energetic material such as that known as “BTATz” containing 3;6-BtS(1H-1,2,3,4-Tetrazol-5-ylamino)1-,2,4,5-tetrazine 3;6-BtS(1H-1,2,3,4-Tetrazol-5-ylamino)1-,2,4,5-tetrazine or salts thereof. The tetrazinebased energetic material is ignited through the use of a percussion cap, a piezoelectric crystal or a battery-supplied electric spark or by encapsulating it in a container that is then exposed to a burning flame. The gas produced upon ignition is employed a propellant such as to inflate life rafts, life vests, emergency evacuation slides, tires, air bags and other inflatable devices. The gas produced upon ignition is alternatively employed to power an engine and many other applications such as a fire suppressant. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301602 | AUTOMATIC KIT, WITH A SELECTOR VALVE, FOR REPAIRING AND INFLATING INFLATABLE ARTICLES - A kit for repairing and inflating inflatable articles has a compressor unit for producing compressed air; a container containing sealing fluid injectable into the inflatable article by means of a stream of compressed air from the compressor unit; a fluid line designed to connect the compressor unit to the inflatable article; and a sensor for determining a connection status to the inflatable article. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301603 | Tablet Feeding Device - The present invention relates to a tablet feeding device for supplying tablets accommodated in a tablet feeder to vials by supplying a power source from a surface side of the tablet feeder to a rotor of the tablet feeder and further allowing many tablet feeders to be mounted with high density. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301604 | PORTABLE FLUID TREATING AND DISPENSING DEVICE, SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Disclosed are portable fluid treating and dispensing devices, systems, articles, and methods particularly adapted for use in treating potable liquids, such as drinking water, and dispensing it into a plurality of portable potable liquid containers, such as water bottles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301605 | FILING HEAD WITH LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER - The invention relates to a filling head with low Reynolds number, consisting of an inner body ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301606 | Lead-free solder paste - In a conventional Sn—Zn based lead-free solder, Zn crystallized to a large size of several tens of micrometers, and it was difficult to suppress the formation of coarse crystallizates and to increase the bonding strength without changing the soldering temperature. There were alloys which improved strength by the addition of a minute amount of a Group 1B metal, but the alloys had an increased melting temperature so that reflow could not be performed with the same temperature profile as for Sn—Pb, so the alloys had advantages and disadvantages. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301607 | Solder Paste and Solder Joint - The invention provides a solder paste which has a solidus temperature of 255° C. or above and is improved in the wettability between Bi and Cu or Ag electrode to attain approximately equivalent wettability to those of Pb-containing high-temperature solders even in low-temperature soldering. The solder paste comprises a metal powder component consisting of Bi or a Bi alloy, a solidus temperature lowering metal for Bi, and a solid-phase metal capable of forming an intermetallic compound with the solidus temperature lowering metal, and a flux component. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301608 | Carburized and induction-hardened component - A steel component formed by carburizing and then induction-hardening of a steel consisting essentially of, by mass, C: minimum 0.08% and less than 0.3%; Si: maximum 2.0%; Mn: from 0.2% to 3.0%; P: maximum 0.03%; S: from 0.005% to 0.05%; Ni: maximum 1.5%; Cr: maximum 3.0%; Mo: maximum 1.0%; O: maximum 0.0025%; and N: from 0.005% to 0.03%; and further including either or both of, by mass, Al: from 0.005% to 0.05%, and Ti: from 0.005% to 0.05%; and still further including either or both of, by mass, V: maximum 0.3%, and Nb: maximum 0.3%; and a balance including Fe and unavoidable impurities. The hardness of the surface layer is at least 55 HRC and the hardness of the core portion is from 20 to 50 HRC. The core portion does not include a martensite structure. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301609 | High-Strength Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet - The invention provides a non-oriented electrical steel sheet excellent in yield strength for use as an iron core material for high rpm motors that does not sacrifice yield or productivity in motor core punching or steel sheet production, which non-oriented electrical steel sheet is given a chemical composition of, in mass %, C: 0.01 to 0.05%, Si: 2.0 to 4.0%, Mn: 0.05 to 0.5%, Al: 3.0% or less and Nb: 0.01 to 0.05%, and optionally Ni at a preferable content of more than 0.5% and less than 3.0%, the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, Mn and C contents expressed in mass % are made to satisfy Mn≦0.6−10×C, recrystallized portion area fraction is made 50% or greater, yield strength in tensile testing is made 650 MPa or greater, and average-grain diameter viewed in steel sheet cross-section is made 40 μm or less, and electrical steel sheet production is conducted using a hot-rolled sheet whose transition temperature in impact testing is 70° C. or less. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301610 | Process for depositing a thin film of metal alloy on a substrate and metal alloy in thin-film form - The present invention relates to a process for depositing a thin film of a metal alloy on a substrate, said film comprising at least four components and said alloy being either: an amorphous alloy containing 50 at % of the elements Ti and Zr, or a high-entropy alloy, the elements of which are chosen from the group consisting of Al, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Si, Mn, Mo, V, Zr and Ti; by simultaneous magnetron sputtering of at least two targets. The present invention also relates to a metal alloy in the form of a thin film comprising at least four components, which can be deposited on a substrate by implementing the process. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301611 | AL-MN BASED ALUMINUM ALLOY COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH A HOMOGENIZATION TREATMENT - An extrudable aluminum alloy billet includes an aluminum alloy composition including, in weight percent, between 0.90 and 1.30 manganese, between 0.05 and 0.25 iron, between 0.05 and 0.25 silicon, between 0.01 and 0.02 titanium, less than 0.01 copper, less than 0.01 nickel, and less than 0.05 magnesium, the aluminum alloy billet being homogenized at a temperature ranging between 550 and 600° C. | 2009-12-10 |