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20080239984 | Energy Saving System/Network - An energy saving system/network is used to control the power of air conditioners (AC) in hotels/motels. The system includes a master device and an array of slave devices. The master device may be installed in the hotel/motel front desk area, while the slave devices may be installed in guest rooms. The master device communicates with the slave devices via the power lines in the hotels/motels. This system/network automatically turns on the AC power when the guest is checked in and turns off the AC power when the guest is checked out. | 10-02-2008 |
20090151740 | Multi-Functional Particle Collection System - A manicure device may include a suction source, a flexible hose connected to the suction source, a suction member adapted to be connected to a manicure device or brush. The suction source may be adapted to be operated by a foot of the user, and the suction member may be detachably connected to the manicure device. The suction member may be detachably connected to the brush, and the suction source may include a top housing. The suction source may include a handle, and the suction source may include a inner holder. The suction source may include a bottom housing, and the suction source may include a power switch which is operable by a foot of the user. The suction source may include a motor, and the suction source may include a bottom cover. The suction source may include a bumper, and the manicure device may include a suction nozzle with the curved end. | 06-18-2009 |
20090230737 | Pedicure Chair and Mini Spa - A pedicure chair for user including a child or young adult may include a tub member for the feet of the user, a seat member for the user to sit on, a back rest member connected to the seat member to rest the back of the user, a head rest member connected to the back rest member to rest the head of the user, and an arm member connected to the back rest member to rest the arms of the user. The back rest member may correspond to a first decoration, the head rest member may correspond corresponds to the first decoration and the arm member may be decorated to simulate an animal or cartoon character. The arm member may rotate with respect to the back rest member, and the head rest member may detach from the back rest member. The tub member may be connected to a stand member for supporting a entertainment device, and the entertainment device may be a DVD device. The entertainment device may be a music player, and the first decoration of the back rest member may be interchanged with a second decoration of the back rest member. The first decoration of the head rest member may be interchanged with a second decoration of the head rest member, and the stand may be positioned on the right side of the pedicure chair. The stand may be positioned on the left side of the pedicure chair, and the stand can be positioned at a varying height. The stand can be positioned at a varying view angle, and the entertainment device may be a game. | 09-17-2009 |
20100239435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC COUPLING JET WITH AIR CONTROL - A fluid displacing apparatus, system, and method is provided. The apparatus includes a motor having a first shaft, the motor for rotating the first shaft; a first magnetic element coupled to the first shaft such that rotation of the first shaft causes rotation of the first magnetic element; a second magnetic element coupled to a second shaft, and magnetically coupled to the first magnetic element such that rotation of the first magnetic element causes rotation of the second magnetic element; an input section for receiving a fluid; an output section for outputting the fluid; a channel having first and second openings; and an impeller coupled to the second magnetic element such that rotation of the second magnetic element causes rotation of the impeller, thereby the fluid flows in the input section and out the output section. The flow of the fluid across the second opening of the channel encourages another fluid to flow in the first opening, through the channel, and out the second opening. | 09-23-2010 |
20110004994 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-FUNCTION INTELLIGENT SPA CONTROL - An apparatus, system, and method involving controlling a spa system having a basin for holding a fluid are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an electronics control portion for receiving inputs from an operator of the spa system and for generating signals in response to the inputs that are received from the operator. In addition the apparatus includes a fluid mixing portion that receives the fluid from a supply and outputs the received fluid into the basin of the spa system. Moreover, the electronics control portion controls a temperature of the fluid in the fluid mixing portion in response to one of the inputs received from the operator. | 01-13-2011 |
20120311777 | System and Method for Multifunctional Magnetic Coupling Jet - An apparatus including a motor assembly having a motor. A jet assembly coupled to the motor assembly having an inlet and outlet aperture. An impeller configured to rotate causing a first fluid to flow into the inlet aperture and out the outlet aperture. A fluid guider that includes at least one wall member defining a first channel configured to guide the first fluid from the inlet aperture into the cavity. Additionally, the fluid guider includes at least one post defining a second channel extending through the post. The second channel configured to guide the first fluid from the cavity towards the outlet aperture and output the first fluid at an oblique angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the post. A second fluid channel member configured to provide a second fluid out the outlet aperture. A light source configured to illuminate the first fluid. | 12-13-2012 |
20140377100 | BEARING AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY FOR JET ASSEMBLIES - An improved bearing and shaft assembly for jet assemblies is disclosed. The improved bearing and shaft assembly includes a bearing assembly having an outer bearing member and an inner bearing member, and a shaft assembly having a shaft member, a shaft protection member, and a locking mechanism. Also, a jet assembly that includes the improved bearing and shaft assembly is disclosed. The jet assembly may be coupled to a motor assembly. The jet assembly further includes the housing that includes at least one inlet aperture and at least one outlet aperture, and an impeller positioned within a cavity of the housing. In addition, a pump comprising a motor assembly and a jet assembly that includes the improved bearing and shaft assembly is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for displacing a fluid using the improved bearing and shaft assembly is disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
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20090189574 | SIMPLIFIED MAXIMUM POWER POINT CONTROL UTILIZING THE PV ARRAY VOLTAGE AT THE MAXIMUM POWER POINT - A converter system adapted to be connected between a photovoltaic power source and a load comprises a converter circuit, a control circuit, and a PWM generator circuit. The converter circuit is operatively connected to transfer energy from the photovoltaic power source to the load. The control circuit generates a raw control signal based on at least a voltage generated by the photovoltaic power source. The PWM generator circuit is operatively connected to the converter circuit and generates a PWM switch signal based on the raw control signal. The converter circuit transfers energy from the photovoltaic power source to the load based on the PWM switch signal. | 07-30-2009 |
20100275968 | SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS OPTIMIZED FOR USE IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS - A solar power system for supplying electrical energy to a load based on solar energy comprising at least one solar panel, a power supply, and at least one mode select switch. The at least one solar panel comprises at least one solar cell. The at least one mode select switch is operatively connected to the at least one solar panel, the power supply, and the load. The at least one mode select switch is operable in a first mode and in a second mode. In the first mode, the at least one solar cell is capable of supplying electrical energy to the load. In the second mode, the power supply supplies electrical energy to the at least one solar cell such that the at least one solar cell generates heat. | 11-04-2010 |
20110198932 | Ferroresonant transformer for use in uninterruptible power supplies - A ferroresonant transformer comprises a core, a main shunt, first windings, second windings, and third windings. The main shunt arranged relative to the core to define a primary side and a secondary side of the ferroresonant transformer. The first windings are arranged on the primary side of the ferroresonant transformer and are operatively connected to the primary power source. The second windings are arranged on the secondary side of the ferroresonant transformer and are operatively connected to the secondary power source. The third windings are arranged on the secondary side of the ferroresonant transformer and are operatively connected to the resonant capacitor. When a primary signal is present on the first windings, a first output signal is present on at least a portion of the third windings. When a secondary power is present on the second windings, a second output signal is present on at least a portion of the third windings. | 08-18-2011 |
20140062189 | Ferroresonant Transformer for Use in Uninterruptible Power Supplies - A ferroresonant transformer is adapted to be connected to a primary power source, an inverter system, and a resonant capacitor. The ferroresonant transformer comprises a core, a main shunt arranged to define a primary side and a secondary side of the ferroresonant transformer, first windings arranged on the primary side of the ferroresonant transformer, second windings arranged on the secondary side of the ferroresonant transformer, and third windings arranged on the secondary side of the ferroresonant transformer. The first windings are operatively connected to the primary power source. | 03-06-2014 |
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20090230738 | Pedicure Chair and Mini Spa - A pedicure chair for user including a child or young adult may include a tub member for the feet of the user, a seat member for the user to sit on, a back rest member connected to the seat member to rest the back of the user, a head rest member connected to the back rest member to rest the head of the user, and an arm member connected to the back rest member to rest the arms of the user. The back rest member may correspond to a first decoration to catch the attention of the child or young adult, and the head rest member may correspond to the first decoration to catch the attention of the child or young adult. The arm member may be decorated to catch the attention of the child or young adult. The first decoration may correspond to a car, and the first decoration may correspond to a princess. The first decoration may correspond to a little house, and the first decoration may correspond to a castle. The first decoration may correspond to an animal, and the first decoration may correspond to a movie character. | 09-17-2009 |
20110253236 | NOVEL ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING JET APPARATUS - A massage jet pump may include a motor to rotate a first shaft, a first magnetic pole array may be adapted to be rotated by the first shaft, a second magnetic pole array may be magnetically coupled to the first magnetic pole array and may rotate in accordance with the first magnetic pole array, an impeller may pump the fluid in accordance with the rotation of the second magnetic pole array. The pump may include a mounting housing for pump mounting and prevent water leaking to the motor, a jet assembly to pump the water into dual jet streams, and an electronic sensor circuit to detect the presence of the jet assembly and shut down the motor when the jet assembly is removed from the pump or water level in the basin is low. The jet assembly may include a back cover, a fixed shaft, an impeller, a second magnet plate, and a front cover. The front cover of the jet assembly includes two output ports which guide the water jet streams in parallel or 45 degrees with respect to the axis of the fixed shaft. The jet assembly circulates the water by adapting the centrifugal concept. | 10-20-2011 |