| 01st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20120000501 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF ELEMENTS AND CONNECTION METHOD - A connection structure for elements includes a first plate having an electrode layer formed on one surface of the first plate, an element connected to the electrode layer at one surface of the element and a second plate connected to the other surface of the element. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000502 | INTEGRATED THIN FILM SOLAR CELL INTERCONNECTION - Photovoltaic modules may include multiple flexible thin film photovoltaic cells electrically connected in series, and laminated to a substantially transparent top sheet having a conductive grid pattern facing the cells. Methods of manufacturing photovoltaic modules including integrated multi-cell interconnections are provided. Methods may include steps of coordinating, integrating, and registering multiple rolls of substrates in continuous processes. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000503 | POWER BRICK ASSEMBLY CAPABLE OF GENERATING A MECHANICAL ROTARY POWER OUTPUT USING SOLAR ENERGY - The power brick assembly includes a solar energy collecting plate carried on a carrier for collecting solar energy to generate electrical energy. A first connecting port is mounted on the carrier so that the carrier is movable relative to the first connecting port. A mechanical rotary power generating unit includes a second connecting port mounted on a brick-like casing and connected electrically and detachably to the first connecting port so that the first connecting port is movable relative to the second connecting port. The brick-like casing receives a battery module for supplying electric power, a driving module for generating a mechanical rotary power output in response to an electric power input, and a control module operable to output the electric power input based on one of the electrical energy from the solar energy collecting plate and the electric power from the battery module. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000504 | DOUBLE SIDED TAPE - A double sided tape without pin holes has a plurality of flexible support and pressure sensitive adhesive layers. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000505 | THIN FILM PHOTOELECTRIC COVERSION MODULE - A thin film photoelectric conversion module is provided. The thin film photoelectric conversion module comprises a back electrode layer, a plurality of thin film photoelectric conversion cells, a front electrode layer and a plurality of opaque materials. The thin film photoelectric conversion cells are disposed on the back electrode layer in parallel to each other in a lengthwise direction. The front electrode layer is disposed on the thin film photoelectric conversion cells. Each of the opaque materials is disposed on a light-receiving surface of the front electrode layer and is traversing the thin film photoelectric conversion cells in a traversing direction to separate the thin film photoelectric conversion cells into a plurality of sub-arrays. In each of the sub-arrays, the thin film photoelectric conversion cells are connected in series along the traversing direction. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000506 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photovoltaic module includes a plurality of solar cells, and a plurality of solar cell separation regions separating adjacent solar cells. Each of the solar cells includes a first electrode layer on a transparent substrate and electrically separated from the first electrode layer of an adjacent solar cell, a second electrode layer over the first electrode layer and electrically separated from the second electrode layer of the adjacent solar cell, first and second electrical and optical photovoltaic layers between the first and second electrode layers, and a conductive interlayer between the first and second photovoltaic layers. At least one of the solar cell separation regions includes a first separation groove which extends through the first electrode layer; and a second separation groove which extends through the first photovoltaic layer which fills the first separation groove, and the interlayer. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000507 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS - A solar cell apparatus includes a heat dissipating device and a solar cell panel. The heat dissipating device includes a heat sink, a supporting member disposed on the heat sink, a heat absorbing member disposed on the supporting member, and a heat pipe thermally contacting with the heat absorbing member and the heat sink. The solar cell panel is attached on the heat absorbing member. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000508 | THERMAL DEVICE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a thermal device and a photovoltaic module having the same. The photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic device, a thermal device, and an adhesive layer. The photovoltaic device includes a front substrate, a back substrate and a photovoltaic cell disposed between the two substrates. The thermal device is disposed adjacent to the back substrate for dissipating heat away from the photovoltaic device, and includes a chassis, several pipes and a thermal carrier. The chassis having several depressed channels is disposed adjacent to the back substrate. The pipes are disposed in the depressed channels and a coolant runs through the pipes to take away heat. The thermal carrier is used to fill the depressed channels and fully covers the pipes. The adhesive layer is disposed on the chassis for adhering the chassis and the back substrate. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000509 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a multi-directional solar energy collector system. It comprises a light concentration device which includes one or plural light concentration lens and one or plural chambers. By means of the light concentration device, the incoming light can be concentrated once or multiple time, then is guided to the solar cell. The system is able to collect incoming light from various directions without consuming additional power. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000510 | LAMINATED SOLAR CELL INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - Thin film photovoltaic cells and strings of cells may be electrically joined in series. More specifically, electrical contacts between photovoltaic cells may be formed by positioning the cells between a pair of interconnection substrates, each of which includes a conductive grid. By positioning the cells appropriately between the substrates, an electrical connection is formed between one polarity of a given cell and the opposite polarity of an adjacent cell. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000511 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR CELLS USING EPITAXIAL DEPOSITION - Embodiments of the invention provide a thin single crystalline silicon film solar cell and methods of forming the same. The method includes forming a thin single crystalline silicon layer on a silicon growth substrate, followed by forming front or rear solar cell structures on and/or in the thin single crystalline silicon film. The method also includes attaching the thin single crystalline silicon film to a mechanical carrier and then separating the growth substrate from the thin single crystalline silicon film along a cleavage plane formed between the growth substrate and the thin single crystalline silicon film. Front or rear solar cell structures are then formed on and/or in the thin single crystalline silicon film opposite the mechanical carrier to complete formation of the solar cell. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000512 | Solar Cell And Method For Manufacturing Solar Cell - A solar cell includes: a substrate; a photoelectric conversion cell which has a first electrode layer provided with permeability, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second electrode layer, and is arranged on the substrate; and a protection layer which covers at least the second electrode layer. The protection layer includes a silicon nitride compound. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000513 | ANTI-THEFT APPARATUS FOR SOLAR PANELS - Anti-theft apparatus for protecting solar electricity generating panels from theft including at least a first lockable element configured for engagement with a first solar electricity generating panel, at least a second lockable element configured for engagement with a second solar electricity generating panel, at least one locking element for securing the at least first and the at least second lockable elements together in a locking arrangement whereby the first and second solar electricity generating panels are at least locked together, and a top securing element arranged for non-removable engagement with the locking element, the top securing element being operative to resist disengagement of the first and the second solar electricity generating panels from the locking element. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000514 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR CELL ENCAPSULANT, SOLAR CELL ENCAPSULANT AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING THE SAME - A resin composition for a solar cell encapsulant is provided, containing an ethylene•α-olefin copolymer and an organic peroxide or a silane coupling agent or the like, and having superior heat resistance, transparency, flexibility and adhesion property to a glass substrate, as well as good balance between rigidity and cross-linking efficiency, as well as a solar cell encapsulant, and a solar cell module using the same. The resin composition has an ethylene•α-olefin copolymer (A), having the characteristics (a1) to (a4), along with characteristics (a5) or (a6), and an organic peroxide (B) and/or a silane coupling agent (C). | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000515 | Systems and Methods for Prevention of Open Loop Damage During or Immediately After Manufacturing - A solar cell having an open loop voltage that approaches a critical voltage range when exposed to light. A circuit, connected to the solar cell, is configured to load the solar cell when the open loop voltage of the solar cell reaches a threshold within a predetermined range of the critical voltage range. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000516 | Graphene Solar Cell - A solar cell includes a semiconductor portion, a graphene layer disposed on a first surface of the semiconductor portion, and a first conductive layer patterned on the graphene layer, the first conductive layer including at least one bus bar portion and a plurality of fingers extending from the at least one bus bar portion. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000517 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention provides a silicon solar cell capable of minimizing defects and recombination of electrons-holes by removing a damaged layer formed by a laser edge isolation process to isolate a silicon substrate and covering a protective layer on a surface thereof and a method for manufacturing the same. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000518 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion device is provided in which a first photoelectric conversion module having a plurality of first photoelectric conversion elements formed on one surface of a first translucent insulated substrate and a second photoelectric conversion module having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements formed on one surface of a second translucent insulated substrate are bonded together with the first photoelectric conversion elements and the second photoelectric conversion elements placed on an inner side. The photoelectric conversion device includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion element pairs formed by electrically connecting, in series, the first photoelectric conversion elements and the second photoelectric conversion elements arranged in positions opposed to each other. All the photoelectric conversion element pairs are electrically connected in series. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000519 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A method for forming a transparent electrically conductive layer. The method includes providing a layer comprising cadmium, tin, and oxygen. Concentrated electromagnetic energy is directed from an energy source to at least one portion of the layer to locally heat the at least a portion of the layer. The layer is crystallized to a cadmium-tin oxide ceramic. A photovoltaic cell having the laser crystallized cadmium-tin oxide ceramic and a composition of matter are also disclosed. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000520 | THIN FILM ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A REDUCED CONDUCTIVE AREA IN TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A method for forming a reduced conductive area in transparent conductive. The method includes providing a transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material. A reducing atmosphere is provided and concentrated electromagnetic energy from an energy source is directed toward a portion of the transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material to form a reduced conductive area. The reduced conductive area has greater electrical conductivity than the transparent, electrically conductive, chemically reducible material. A thin film article and photovoltaic module are also disclosed. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000521 | Graphene Solar Cell And Waveguide - A solar cell includes a semiconductor portion, a graphene layer disposed on a first surface of the semiconductor portion, and a first conductive layer patterned on the graphene layer, the first conductive layer including at least one bus bar portion, a plurality of fingers extending from the at least one bus bar portion, and a refractive layer disposed on the first conductive layer. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000522 | Fabrication Of Solar Cells With Counter Doping Prevention - A solar cell fabrication process includes printing of dopant sources over a polysilicon layer over backside of a solar cell substrate. The dopant sources are cured to diffuse dopants from the dopant sources into the polysilicon layer to form diffusion regions, and to crosslink the dopant sources to make them resistant to a subsequently performed texturing process. To prevent counter doping, dopants from one of the dopant sources are prevented from outgassing and diffusing into the other dopant source. For example, phosphorus from an N-type dopant source is prevented from diffusing to a P-type dopant source comprising boron. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000523 | METAL PASTE COMPOSITION FOR FORMING ELECTRODE AND SILVER-CARBON COMPOSITE ELECTRODE AND SILICON SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Provided are a metal paste composition for forming an electrode, and a silver-carbon composite electrode and a silicon solar cell using the same. The metal paste composition for forming an electrode including glass frit powder, silver powder and an organic binder further includes 20 or less parts by weight, preferably 25 or less parts by weight of carbon-based material powder based on 100 parts by weight of the silver powder. Optionally, the silver powder has an average particle size of 1 μm or less. An electrode formed using the metal paste composition does not have a substantial deterioration in its electrical characteristics although the silver content is reduced. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000524 | MOISTURE RESISTANT CORD PLATE FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - This invention relates to a moisture resistant cord plate for a photovoltaic module, methods of manufacturing photovoltaic modules, and methods for generating electricity from photovoltaic modules. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000525 | NANOSTRUCTURED SOLAR CELLS - Improved photovoltaic devices and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary photovoltaic device includes a semiconductor layer and a light-responsive layer (which can be made, for example, of a semiconductor material) which form a junction, such as a p-n junction. The light-responsive layer can include a plurality of carbon nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, located therein. In many cases, the carbon nanostructures can provide a conductive pathway within the light-responsive layer. In other embodiments, exemplary photovoltaic devices include semiconductor nanostructures, which can take a variety of forms, in addition to the carbon nanostructures. Further embodiments include a wide variety of other configurations and features. Methods of fabricating photovoltaic devices are also disclosed. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000526 | AIR STABLE ORGANIC-INORGANIC NANOPARTICLES HYBRID SOLAR CELLS - A solar cell includes a low work function cathode, an active layer of an organic-inorganic nanoparticle composite, a ZnO nanoparticle layer situated between and physically contacting the cathode and active layers; and a transparent high work function anode that is a bilayer electrode. The inclusion of the ZnO nanoparticle layer results in a solar cell displaying a conversion efficiency increase and reduces the device degradation rate. Embodiments of the invention are directed to novel ZnO nanoparticles that are advantageous for use as the ZnO nanoparticle layers of the novel solar cells and a method to prepare the ZnO nanoparticles. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000527 | UNDERSIDE PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND GAS-BARRIER FILM - The present invention provides an underside protective sheet for solar cell that is excellent in gas barrier properties to oxygen, moisture vapor, and the like. The underside protective sheet for solar cell of the present invention contains a composite base material | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000528 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A SOLAR CELL WITH A TUNNEL DIELECTRIC LAYER - Methods of fabricating solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are described. Solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are also described. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000529 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Disclosed is a photovoltaic cell, a method of forming the photovoltaic cell, and a system for forming the photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of layers, at least one scribe disposed within the plurality of layers, and sidewalls delineating the scribe from the plurality of layers. At least a portion of the sidewalls includes material properties substantially consistent with the plurality of layers. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000530 | DEVICE FOR HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY WITH INTEGRATED HEAT TRANSFER CORE, REGENERATOR, AND CONDENSER - An integrated heat transfer core device for harnessing solar energy is disclosed. The device has a heat transfer core, a regenerator; and a condenser. All of the aforesaid components are integrated. The heat transfer core has a thermal conduction mitigation component to mitigate heat losses from a working fluid due to conduction. Further, the heat transfer core may be packaged in a heat transfer core package that includes a light focusing component to concentrate solar radiation onto each heat transfer core. Solar power systems utilizing the integrated heat transfer core device are also disclosed. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000531 | CIGS Solar Cell and Method for Manufacturing thereof - A CIGS solar cell includes a glass substrate, a light absorbing surface and a photoelectric transducer structure. The glass substrate includes a plurality of arrayed protrusions. The arrayed protrusions protrude from at least one surface of the glass substrate, wherein the depth from the top of the arrayed protrusions to the bottom of the arrayed protrusions is predetermined. The light absorbing surface is located on the top of the arrayed protrusions, the side of the arrayed protrusions and the surface of the glass substrate between the arrayed protrusions. The photoelectric transducer structure includes an n-type semiconductor layer, an i-type semiconductor layer and a p-type semiconductor layer. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000532 | MANUFACTURE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a substrate includes subjecting material to an energy beam. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000533 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE COMPRISING HYDROXAMIC ACID OR A SALT THEREOF AS ADDITIVE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention pertains to a process for producing a photoelectric conversion device comprising a dye-sensitized metal oxide semiconductor which is treated with an essentially transparent hydroxamic acid or an essentially transparent salt thereof. The invention also relates to a photoelectric conversion device obtainable by the process of the invention and to a photoelectric cell, especially a solar cell, comprising the photoelectric conversion device. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of an essentially transparent hydroxamic acid or an essentially transparent salt thereof for enhancing the energy conversion efficiency η of dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion devices. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000534 | Pipes for Transporting Water Containing Chlorine Dioxide - This invention is related to the preparation of polyethylene pipe resins suitable for transporting hot and cold water containing chlorine dioxide. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000535 | SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PREVENTING OVERFILLING IN A DISHWASHER - A method, system, and computer-program product for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a method for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher is provided, wherein the dishwasher includes a water valve for providing water to the dishwasher and a drain pump for removing water from the dishwasher. The method comprises detecting an overfill condition in the dishwasher with at least one detection device, wherein the overfill condition corresponds to a water level in the dishwasher that is greater than a predetermined threshold. The method further includes controlling the drain pump and the water valve in response to detecting the overfill condition in order to facilitate removal of the overfill condition. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000536 | Portable fluid transfer system - This (Portable Fluid Transfer System) is designed to displace a volume of water that will satisfy a small residence under normal or abnormal conditions. This unit has a unique feature described as an ECU which will balance (float) the battery charge when necessary, allowing the battery to be charged from various sources and operating the pump while charging is in effect. This component also sustains the battery life by not allowing the battery to overcharge. Although float circuitry is not new, it is unique within portable electric pump systems. This amendment contains no new matter. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000537 | Method for Collecting and Storing Rain and Snow and For Irrigating, and Apparatus Therefor - A method for collecting and storing rain and snow and for irrigating and apparatus thereof, in which the containers wasted in daily life are processed and connected to be used as storages, aqueducts and outputting pipes, at first collectors are paced outdoors, after the rainwater or snow enters into the collector, the water within the collectors flows into storages through aqueducts, thereby collecting and storing the rainwater or snow; and the irrigation is made by inducing pipes connected to the storages with lower potential energy, the used apparatus comprises collectors, aqueducts and storages, the collectors are connected with the storages by the aqueducts, and the storages are connected with one another, and the storages positioned with lower potential energy are connected with the outputting pipes. The method of the present invention is easy. The structure of the used apparatuses is simple, and the collectors, the aqueducts and the storages used by the apparatus can be made of the wasted container bottle available in daily life, so there are advantages of reducing the cost, improving the efficiency, being beneficial to environment protection, and being widely applicable to agriculture and forest regions. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000538 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION FOR WATER PIPES WITH INCREASED RESISTANCE TO CHLORINE DIOXIDE - The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition with increased resistance to degradation caused by ClO | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000539 | Apparatus and Method for a Liquid Siphon - A siphon is disclosed for siphoning liquid between locations. The siphon comprises a flow duct for a liquid and a plug which is arranged to move in sealing contact within the flow duct. The siphon further comprises means for causing the plug to move along the flow duct to draw liquid along the flow duct and thus transfer liquid from the one location to another. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000540 | TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION DEVICE, A CALIBRATOR BLOCK, AND A METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A TEMPERATURE PROBE - A temperature calibration device | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000541 | USE OF A CONDUIT PIPE FOR PRODUCING A DUCT LAID IN WATER - A metal conduit pipe, which is covered with an extruded layer made of polyamide moulding compound, is used to produce a duct laid in water, wherein in the course of laying the duct, the coating is exposed to a shearing pressure load and/or a bending load due to laying method selected. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000542 | MASS FLOW CONTROLLER, MASS FLOW CONTROLLER SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND GAS FLOW RATE ADJUSTING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a flow rate adjusting unit is disposed on a gas passageway and includes a valve that adjusts the flow rate of a gas and an actuator that controls the displacement amount of the valve. A displacement amount storage unit stores displacement amount information in which a displacement amount of the valve, used when a gas flows into the gas passageway at a flow rate defined according to a process procedure before performing the process procedure, is obtained in advance for each process procedure. A setting circuit acquires the displacement amount corresponding to the process procedure from the displacement amount storage unit, and controls the actuator on the basis of the acquired displacement amount. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000543 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACTIVELY SUPPRESSING PRESSURE OSCILLATIONS IN A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - In a method and a device for actively suppressing pressure oscillations or pressure pulses in a hydraulic system of a cold or warm roll train or a strip treatment installation, the following method steps are carried out: a) detection of a pressure signal by means of a pressure sensor by permanent measurement of a pressure in the hydraulic system; b) determination of an alternating component of the pressure signal; c) determination of at least one temporally changing actuating variable in real time with the aid of a regulator, taking at least one setpoint value and the alternating component into consideration; d) loading of at least one actuator with the actuating variable, the actuator changing a volume which corresponds to the actuating variable and is connected to the hydraulic system, as a result of which the pressure oscillations in the hydraulic system are suppressed. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000544 | DRAG REDUCTION OF ASPHALTENIC CRUDE OILS - The process begins by obtaining a first batch of monomers selected from a group of acrylates with a molecular weight equal to or less than butyl acrylate and/or methacrylate with a molecular weight equal to or less than butyl methacrylate. A second batch of monomers is then selected from a group of acrylates with a molecular weight greater than butyl acrylate and/or methacrylate with a molecular weight greater than butyl methacrylate. A mixture is then prepared by mixing the first batch of monomers and the second batch of monomers, wherein the second batch of monomers are greater than 50% by weight of the mixture. Finally, the mixture is polymerized to produce a drag reducing polymer. The drag reducing polymer is capable of imparting drag reducing properties in liquid hydrocarbons. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000545 | DIGITAL TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE WITH BLEED VALVE - A digital tire pressure gauge has a housing having a first and a second end. A port at the first end of the housing is adapted to engage with and open a needle valve of a tire valve stem. The gauge also includes a pressure sensor and a processor in electronic communication with the pressure sensor. A bleed valve is disposed in the housing and a bleed lever is in contact engagement with the bleed valve. When the port is coupled to the tire valve stem, in a first operational mode, the bleed valve is closed and an air pressure measurement is obtained. In a second operational mode, pressing the bleed lever causes the bleed valve to open and to allow air to be bled out from the tire via the pressure gauge. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000546 | Systems and Methods for the Collection, Retention, and Redistribution of Rainwater and Methods of Construction of the Same - System and methods for collecting, storing, and redistributing water, which systems and methods make use of building foundations and surface concrete slab structures. A variety of rainwater collectors are anticipated, including rooftop collection systems (e.g., gutters) and ground surface covering structures (driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and patios). These collection systems are joined together in a collection conduit system that carries the rainwater to one or more rainwater containment vessels. The stored water may then be redistributed, again through a variety of distribution means, to address part or all of the landscape watering requirements of the property. The system takes advantage of standard foundation and slab construction techniques to establish a major portion of the structure required for the containment vessel. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000547 | METHOD FOR REMOVING BLOOD FROM AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT FOR A TREATMENT APPARATUS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF A BLOOD TREATMENT SESSION, AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SAID METHOD - A method for removing blood from an extracorporeal blood circuit of a treatment apparatus for the extracorporeal blood treatment of a patient following termination of a blood treatment session, wherein the treatment apparatus includes at least one extracorporeal blood circuithaving a conduit interior; at least one blood pump for conveying blood inside the conduit interior of the extracorporeal blood circuit; and at least one substitute pumpfor introducing or conveying at least one substituate fluid inside the conduit interior of the extracorporeal blood circuit. The method comprises feeding of air into the conduit interior of the extracorporeal blood circuitby operating the blood pump, and introducing substituate fluid into the conduit interior of the extracorporeal blood circuitby operating the substitute pump. In addition, a suitable apparatus is described. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000548 | RUPTURE DISK - A rupture disk is provided for relieving pressure between the interior of a battery box and the exterior of the battery box, the box having an outlet opening. A first layer provides a gasket which abuts the battery box, the gasket having a central opening which aligns with the battery box opening. A second layer is in the form of a reverse buckling disk having a disk flange, a domed portion and a weakened portion on the dome that defines a disk burst pressure, the second layer having concave and convex sides. A third layer that is an outlet ring that sandwiches the second layer in between the first and the third layer layers, the outlet ring having a central opening surrounded by an edge. A plurality of teeth on the third layer extend from said edge inwardly. A plurality of tabs are provided on the first and third layers. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000549 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND RECLAIMING ANAESTHETIC AGENTS AND FOR REMOVING NITROUS OXIDE FROM EXHAUST GASES - A system for collecting an anaesthetic agent, having at least one anaesthetic gas scavenging system (AGSS) for receiving exhaust gas from a plurality of sources, the exhaust gas including the anaesthetic agent to be collected, each AGSS comprising at least one power source for providing suction of the exhaust gas from the plurality of sources under negative pressure, and a central collection system for receiving the exhaust gas, the central collection system comprising at least one collector for collecting the anaesthetic agent from the exhaust gas, wherein the at least one collector is configured to adsorb the anaesthetic agent from the exhaust gas. The central collection system may be configured to received the exhaust gases from the at least one AGSS, with the central collection system being located downstream of the at least one AGSS. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000550 | Fluid Flow Control Assembly - A device has been disclosed that may include a spool valve including a body having a first connector and a second connector and a spool movable relative to the body for controlling flow between the first connector and the second connector. The reversible flow control assembly further may include a pilot valve device developing a single pressure command in the form of a fluid at a command pressure. The spool valve may be responsive to the single pressure command developed in said pilot valve device to control flow between the first connector and the second connector without regard to the direction of flow. The majority of axial forces acting on the spool to position the spool relative to the body when fluid is flowing through the valve may be fluid forces. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000551 | GAS SHUTOFF DEVICE - The present invention provides a gas shutoff device that prevents tampering procurement of gas or tamper due to stealing of the gas shutoff device. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000552 | Fluid pressure control device - A fluid pressure regulating apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a chamber having a first bore diameter, a second bore diameter, a fluid inlet for receiving fluid at an unregulated pressure, and a fluid outlet for discharging fluid at a regulated pressure. A shuttle assembly is located in the chamber, the shuttle assembly including a valve that is in fluid communication with both the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and a first sealing member located at an upper portion of the shuttle assembly and a second sealing member located at a lower portion of the shuttle assembly. An unregulated pressure zone communicates with the fluid inlet, a regulated pressure zone communicates with the fluid outlet and a fluid pressure control zone communicates with a portion of the shuttle assembly, the fluid pressure control zone controlling the regulated pressure at the fluid outlet. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000553 | REFRIGERANT DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER - A refrigerant distribution unit for an air conditioner, includes: a refrigerant pipe provided on an outdoor unit side; branch refrigerant pipes provided on an indoor unit side; a distribution portion which distributes a refrigerant from the refrigerant pipe to the branch refrigerant pipes; a main unit which stores the distribution portion and includes a first side face from which the refrigerant pipe is drawn out and a second side face from which the branch refrigerant pipes are drawn out; and an electric component box. Each of the branch refrigerant pipes includes a branch gas pipe and a branch liquid pipe which are drawn out from the second side face. The adjacent branch gas pipes are disposed parallel such that lengths of the branch gas pipes increase sequentially from one toward the other, and the adjacent branch liquid pipes are disposed parallel such that lengths of the branch liquid pipes similarly increase sequentially. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000554 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES - An electronically controlled valve for regulating the supply of fluid between a working chamber of a fluid working machine and a manifold, which valve includes a pilot valve and a pilot valve elastic member charged in use by the movement of the armature towards the electromagnet during closure of the valve to provide a return force urging the pilot valve sealing member away from the pilot valve seat. The valve is especially useful as the low pressure valve of a fluid working motor. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000555 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - A fuel supply system includes a fuel pump, a storing part, an injection nozzle, a communication part, a first fuel source, a second fuel source, and a fuel transfer passage part. The storing part stores fuel, which is drawn from a suction port. Part of fuel discharged from a discharge port is injected through the nozzle. The communication part communicates between the nozzle and the storing part. The communication part includes a first opening and a second opening, which are formed at positions where negative pressure is generated as a result of the injection of fuel through the nozzle. Fuel is drawn through the first and second openings, and is guided into the storing part through the communication part. The fuel flowing into the second opening is stored in the first source. The fuel stored in the second source is transferred into the first opening through the passage part. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000556 | Drive-Integrated Type BLDC Fuel Pump Module - Provided is a driver-integrated type BLDC fuel pump module, which is used in a vehicle and in which a driver used for controlling the operation of a BLDC fuel pump is installed in a flange of the BLDC fuel pump module, thus removing the spatial limit caused when the driver is installed and reducing the length of an electric wire electrically connecting the driver to a BLDC fuel pump of the module, thereby solving the problem of the operational performance of the BLDC fuel pump deteriorating as a result of both the voltage drop in the electric wire and a reduction in the operational efficiency of the pump. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000557 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DEAD VOLUME IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000558 | Mixing valve device switchable to different outlet - A mixing valve device includes a stationary valve piece attached to a cover of an outer housing and having two inlet passages for receiving cold water and hot water and having two outlet passages, a movable valve piece movably and rotatably engaged in the housing and having an outlet pathway for selectively aligning with either of the outlet passages of the stationary valve piece and for controlling the mixed water to flow out through either of the outlet passages of the stationary valve piece, the movable valve piece includes an inlet pathway adjustable to different communication area with the inlet passages of the stationary valve piece for adjusting the water temperature of the mixed water, | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000559 | DEVICE FOR MIXING AT LEAST TWO GASEOUS COMPONENTS - A device for mixing at least two gaseous components having at least two arms of a pneumatic circuit arranged in parallel and each being suitable for receiving one gaseous component, and for supplying a joint output line with the desired mixture. Each arm comprises a unit for adjusting the flow of the component in question and is made in a polyhedral block of a gastight material comprising at least two opposing flat surfaces to which the intake and output collectors of at least the portion of the pneumatic circuit that makes up said arm connect; said polyhedral blocks of each arm are brought together by assembling one flat surface of one block against a flat surface of the other block. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000560 | DEVICE FOR FLUID POWER RECUPERATION - A device for fluid power recuperation with increased efficiency and safety may be used in stationary and mobile applications, such as road building machines, hoisting and conveying equipment as well as hydraulic hybrid vehicles. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000561 | Pressure Accumulator Device for Connecting to a Hydraulic System - A pressure accumulator device for connecting to a hydraulic system is disclosed. The pressure accumulator device has at least one accumulator element for storing pressure energy and has an accumulator line for connecting the accumulator element to the hydraulic system. The pressure accumulator device also has a sealed encapsulation of the accumulator element and/or of the accumulator line to form a closed volume, and a device, which interacts with the accumulator element, for reducing the hydraulic pressure in the accumulator element. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000562 | BRAKE BOOSTER LINE - A partial vacuum brake booster line is produced from a polyamide blend molding compound having a polyamide blend component and an impact resistance component. The polyamide blend component of the polyamide blend molding compound comprises the following polyamides: (A) 25 to 65 wt.-% of at least one partially crystalline polyamide having a melt enthalpy of > | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000563 | PIPE PREFORMED LINER COMPRISING METAL POWDER - The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000564 | FLEXIBLE TUBING - An apparatus for conveying fluids is provided which includes a plurality of segments, such as preferably ceramic segments, including a first segment and a last segment and an inner lining. Each of the plurality of segments may have a central opening, a periphery surrounding the central opening, a substantially concave top surface surrounding the central opening, and a substantially convex bottom surface surrounding the central opening. The plurality of segments may be configured so that the substantially convex bottom surface of each segment of the plurality of segments, except for the last segment, sits on the substantially concave top surface of an adjacent segment of the plurality of segments. The plurality of segments are configured so that fluids can pass through the central openings of the plurality of segments. The inner lining surrounds the periphery of each of the plurality of segments. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000565 | Barrel Form and Manufacturing Process for Same - A process of making an adjustable diameter barrel form includes the steps of providing a sheet formed of metal and folding the sheet along a widthwise bend. Pressure is applied to the sheet along the bend within a rolling device. The sheet is rolled within the rolling device over its length gradually moving the bend from one lengthwise end to the other lengthwise end while applying the pressure. The pressure is removed to release the sheet so that the sheet can roll up in a lengthwise direction into a coil. The rolling device can include a pair of rollers, an arbor, and a mandrel on the arbor. The rolling device can include a base plate, a press plate, and a mandrel between the plates. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000566 | RIGID DISPOSABLE FLOW PATH - The present invention provides a disposable rigid flow path which by itself or in conjunction with a clam shell or manifold system provides additional pressure resistance for the disposable device. In a first embodiment, the device is comprised of a first sheet of rigid plastic material and a second sheet of plastic material. Each sheet has a first major surface and a second major surface and a thickness between the first and second major surfaces. At least one and preferably both have flow channels formed in them. The flow channels are formed in the sheet(s) in manner such that the area of the sheet where the flow channels are formed extend away from the first major surface of the sheet and beyond the normal plane of the second major surface of the sheet. The first and second sheets are liquid tightly sealed to each other at their adjoining first major surfaces. In the embodiment where each sheet contains a flow channel, the flow channels of the two sheets are aligned and in register with each other. One or more fittings are secured in the flow channel(s) at an edge of the two liquid tightly sealed sheets so as to function as an inlet, outlet or other port for the system. In another embodiment tubing is placed in the channels before the sheets are secured to one another. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000567 | ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WELDED STEEL PIPE EXCELLENT IN DEFORMABILITY AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES AFTER QUENCHING - Electric resistance welded steel pipe excellent in deformability and fatigue properties after quenching which enables working into complicated shapes without spheroidization and which improves the fatigue properties after cold working and quenching without carburization are provided. The electric resistance welded steel pipe is characterized by containing, by mass %, C: 0.15 to 0.55%, Si: 0.01 to 0.30%, Mn: 0.5 to 1.5%, Ca: 0.0010 to 0.0030%, S: 0.0005 to 0.0050%, and O: 0.0005 to 0.0050%, having contents of Ca, O, and S satisfying 0.10≦[Ca](1−124[O])/1.25[S]≦2.50, having Ca-based inclusions present at the base material and electric resistance weld zone with an average particle size of 1.0 to 10 μm and a density of 3 to 300/mm | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000568 | Fuel transfer coupling - Provided herein are devices usefully applied to coupling fittings that pass fuel and fuel tank headspace vapor simultaneously in a countercurrent fashion. In one end use, such a coupling fitting has its vapor tube and fuel conduit attached to a fuel reservoir, and wherein the vapor tube includes a sightglass. Affixing a device as herein provided to a coupling fitting so attached to such a reservoir provides fluid communication between the fuel conduit and vapor tube, thus enabling a person who is adding fuel to the reservoir to obtain an accurate reading via the sightglass on the vapor tube. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000569 | RESERVOIR FILLING AID FOR A MEDICAL PUMP - A reservoir filling aid for a reservoir of a medical infusion pump is disclosed. The reservoir filling aid comprises a main body for supporting the reservoir during the filling of the reservoir with a medical serum and a supply vial adapter end positioned at a first end of the main body. The supply vial adapter end comprises a plurality of flexible tabs extending from the supply vial adapter end for interfacing with a supply vial containing the medical serum and a shaped ring for housing the plurality of flexible tabs and the supply vial while in a closed configuration to establish a fluid connection between the supply vial and the reservoir. The interior of the supply vial adapter end may also have a spiral track for additional security. A removable adapter may be fitted on the top of small supply vials. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000570 | HOLDING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention provides holding devices and methods for using the same. One aspect of the invention provides a holding device configured to hold a container having a dose or multiple doses of a liquid medicine with a needle-piercable cap. The holding device includes a holder comprising a split barrel and a base. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of loading a syringe with a liquid medicament held in a container. The method includes: providing a holding device including a holder including a split barrel and a base; mounting the holding device on a surface; placing the container into vial holder; and using two hands to draw the liquid medicament from the vial into the syringe. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000571 | HOLDING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention provides holding devices and methods for using the same. One aspect of the invention provides a holding device configured to hold a container having a dose or multiple doses of a liquid medicine with a needle-piercable cap. The holding device includes a holder for the container, a base, and an angular adjustment linkage between the base and the holder. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of loading a syringe with a liquid medicament held in a container. The method includes: providing a holding device including a holder for the container, a base, and an angular adjustment linkage between the base and the holder; placing the holding device on a surface; placing the container into the holder; and using two hands to draw the liquid medicament from the container into the syringe. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000572 | Device for sealing and inflating inflatable object - A sealing and inflating assembly includes an air compressor for generating a pressurized air, a tire repairing container for receiving a sealing preparation having a mouth opening, an outlet piece attached to the mouth opening of the container and having an entrance for coupling to the air compressor and having an inlet conduit for guiding the pressurized air to flow into the container, and having an inlet conduit for allowing the sealing preparation to flow out of the outlet piece, a pipe having one end coupled to the inlet conduit of the outlet piece, and a check valve device attached to the pipe for controlling the pressurized air to flow into the container, and for preventing the sealing preparation from flowing into the pipe. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000573 | Device for sealing and inflating inflatable object - A sealing and inflating assembly includes an air compressor for generating a pressurized air, a tire repairing container for receiving a sealing preparation having a mouth opening, an outlet piece attached to the mouth opening of the container for guiding the pressurized air to flow into the container, and having an inlet conduit for allowing the sealing preparation to flow out of the outlet piece, a pipe coupled to the inlet conduit of the outlet piece for directing and guiding the pressurized air to flow into an upper space of the container without flowing through the sealing preparation when the container is disposed upside down. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000574 | GAS FILLING YSTEM - To provide a gas filling system capable of optimizing filling of a gas tank depending on the cooling capability of a gas station. A gas filling system comprises: a vehicle having a gas tank; a gas station having a cooling device that cools a gas from a gas supply source, the gas station discharging the gas cooled by the cooling device to fill the gas tank with the gas, and a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the gas cooled by the cooling device on the upstream side of the gas tank. The vehicle has a first controller that determines the filling flow rate of the gas to the gas tank based on the gas temperature detected by the temperature sensor. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000575 | Interface Assembly for Space Vehicles - Disclosed is a multipart valve assembly. The assembly can be used in selectively coupling two vehicles. The assembly includes inter-fitting male and female components and associated control valves. Coupling the male and female components establishes media (fluid or gas), communications, and electrical paths between space vehicles. This permits the passage of media from one vehicle to the other and likewise enables one vehicle to operate the control valve of the other vehicle. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000576 | Device for Facilitating Transfer of a Substance - The present invention relates to a device for facilitating transfer of a substance from a container into a receptacle. The container has an opening sealed by a breachable seal. The device includes a connector for connection to the opening and a severing means. One of the connector and the severing means is movable with respect to the other in order to enable the severing means to breach the seal. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000577 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SINGLE-CRYSTAL COMPONENT MADE OF A NICKEL-BASED SUPERALLOY - In a process for producing a large single-crystal component or directionally solidified component made of a nickel-based superalloy, the component is first cast into shape in a known manner to form a microstructure comprising dendrites, and then solution annealing for homogenizing the cast microstructure of the component and two-stage precipitation heat treatment are carried out. In order to avoid chemical inhomogeneities and internal stresses caused thereby, a HIP process with a pressure of higher than 160 MPa is carried out following the solution annealing. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000578 | CAST ALUMINUM ALLOYS - Aluminum alloys having improved properties are provided. The alloy includes about 0 to 2 wt % rare earth elements, about 0.5 to about 14 wt % silicon, about 0.25 to about 2.0 wt % copper, about 0.1 to about 3.0 wt % nickel, approximately 0.1 to 1.0% iron, about 0.1 to about 2.0 wt % zinc, about 0.1 to about 1.0 wt % magnesium, 0 to about 1.0 wt % silver, about 0.01 to about 0.2 wt % strontium, 0 to about 1.0 wt % scandium, 0 to about 1.0 wt % manganese, 0 to about 0.5 wt % calcium, 0 to about 0.5 wt % germanium, 0 to about 0.5 wt % tin, 0 to about 0.5 wt % cobalt, 0 to about 0.2 wt % titanium, 0 to about 0.1 wt % boron, 0 to about 0.2 wt % zirconium, 0 to 0.5% yttrium, 0 to about 0.3 wt % cadmium, 0 to about 0.3 wt % chromium, 0 to about 0.5 wt % indium, and the balance aluminum. Methods of making cast aluminum parts are also described. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000579 | Method of Making Ultra-High Strength Stainless Steels - An ultra-high strength stainless steel alloy with enhanced toughness includes in % by weight: 0 to 0.06% carbon (C); 12.0 to 18% chromium (Cr); 16.5 to 31.0% cobalt (Co); 0 to 8% molybdenum (Mo); 0.5 to 5.0% nickel (Ni); 0 to 0.5% titanium (Ti); 0 to 1.0% niobium (Nb); 0 to 0.5% vanadium (V); 0 to 16% tungsten (W); balance iron (Fe) and incidental deoxidizers and impurities. The heat treating method includes the steps of austenitizing at least once followed by quenching, tempering and sub-zero cooling to obtain no more than about 6-8% retained austenite in the finished alloy. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000580 | Corrosion-Resistant Austenitic Steel - A corrosion-resistant austenitic steel is claimed which, in each case relative to 100 mass percent, contains 20 to 32% manganese, 10 to 15% chromium, a total of 0.5 to 1.3% carbon and nitrogen, wherein the ratio of carbon to nitrogen is 0.5 to 1.5, the remainder being iron and melt-related impurities. The claimed steel can be produced and processed at normal pressure and has TWIP properties. It is in particular suited for producing structural components in constructs, such as in the automotive industry. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000581 | Method for the beta annealing of a workpiece produced from a Ti alloy - A description is given of a method for the heat treatment of a workpiece produced from a titanium alloy for obtaining a fine-grained microstructure by annealing the same above its β-transus temperature T | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000582 | TREATMENT OF BORON-CONTAINING, PLATINUM GROUP METAL-BASED ALLOYS - Castings made of boron-containing alloys based on at least one platinum group metal are treated by thermal ageing in the presence of oxygen and at temperatures below the melting point of the alloy. This enables the alloys to be processed at temperatures customary in the jewelry industry. The treated castings can also be processed into medical technology products. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000583 | Gas generant composition and molded article thereof, and gas generator using the molded article - The present invention relates to a gas generant composition that has a high ignitability and combustibility and is capable of quickly responding to an electrical signal for starting combustion, and particularly to a gas generant composition comprising a nitrogen-containing organic compound as a fuel component (A), a metal nitrate and/or a basic metal nitrate (B-1) and a perchlorate (B-2) having a 50 percent particle diameter from 1 to 50 μm as an oxidant component (B), the content of the perchlorate (B-2) in the total mass of the oxidant component (B) is 5 mass percent or more and less than 35 mass percent. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000584 | RUBBER COMPOSITION, PREPARATION AND TIRE WITH COMPONENT - The invention relates to a cured rubber composition, its preparation and a tire with a component of such rubber composition. A reinforcing resin is used to promote stiffness for the cured rubber composition. The elastomer for the rubber composition is primarily comprised of at least one isoprene-containing elastomer. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000585 | Tread with Blocks - Tire tread comprising a plurality of rubber pads, each rubber pad being delimited by an incision of depth and of closed contour, this tread having:
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| 20120000586 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire is provided in the tread portion with zigzag circumferential grooves and axial grooves so that a row of circumferentially arranged blocks is formed on each side of each of the zigzag circumferential grooves. Each of the zigzag circumferential grooves is composed of axially inner and outer circumferential segments and oblique segments. The axially inner and outer circumferential segments are arranged alternately in the tire circumferential direction. The oblique segments connect between the axially inner and outer circumferential segments, whereby the zigzag circumferential groove extends in the form of a trapezoidal wave. The zigzag amplitude is in a range of from 4 to 15% of a half tread width (Tw/2). The width of the zigzag circumferential groove is in a range of from 7 to 13% of the half tread width (Tw/2). The number of the axial grooves connected to each of the zigzag circumferential grooves on both side thereof is in a range of from 8 to 12 when counted in a tire footprint. The axial grooves each have a groove width WY of from 8 to 25% of a pitch length Py between the axial groove and the circumferentially adjacent axial groove. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000587 | Expandable Single and Dual Bead Locking Device - This improved bead locking apparatus and system is based on the provision of an expandable single and/or dual bead lock device with a bead compression ring that thrusts against the bead(s) of tire from the inside and is braced against and via the drop center of the wheel rim and/or an opposing bead compression ring. The aforesaid ring or rings are caused to press against the tire bead(s) via mechanical means actuated by a screw driver or similar implement. In single bead lock designs, the said implement can be inserted between the bead and rim on the side of the wheel opposite from that where the compression ring is located. In other designs, the said implement is inserted through an opening in the rim (which is preferably located in the drop center area of the rim) that is sealed with an O-ring, valve or plug. The bead lock designs of the invention may also be advantageously combined with a run flat ring in order to further facilitate the objects of the invention in assisting and enabling run flat capabilities. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000588 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire including a hook-and-loop fastener which has a plurality of engaging elements provided at one surface of a base, in which the base of the hook-and-loop fastener is adhered to an inner surface of the tire so that the engaging elements are located near an inner cavity of the tire, and in which a protrusion is provided at one surface of the base of the hook-and-loop fastener to prevent the engaging elements from being crushed. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000589 | MEDALLION ASSEMBLY SECURED TO A TIRE SIDEWALL - A medallion assembly for a pneumatic tire, in accordance with the present invention, includes a protruding portion, a fastener, and a medallion. The protruding portion is integrally formed with a sidewall of the tire and extends away from the sidewall of the tire. The protruding portion has an annular tapered outer surface. The fastener has an annular tapered inner surface and an annular outer surface. The annular tapered inner surface engages the annular tapered outer surface of the protruding portion. The medallion has an annular inner surface for engaging the annular outer surface of the fastener such that the medallion is secured to the fastener and both the medallion and the fastener are secured to the protruding portion of the sidewall of the tire. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000590 | Tire Comprising Carcass Reinforcing Cords of Low Permeability and Textile Threads Associated with the Carcass Reinforcement - A tire having a radial carcass reinforcement, comprised of at least one layer of metal reinforcing elements, said tire comprising a crown reinforcement, which is itself covered radially with a tread, said tread being joined to two beads via two sidewalls. The metal reinforcing elements of at least one layer of the carcass reinforcement are non-hooped cords having, in the permeability test, a flow rate of less than | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000591 | Method for Corrosion Protection Treatment - A method provides an adhesive strip to protect metal surfaces from corrosion. The adhesive strip has a layer of olefin polymer with a density between 0.86 g/cm | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000592 | LABEL, LABELING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LABELING FOR CONTAINERS FOR DRUG PRODUCTS - The label and labeling system provide a way to label containers and packaging for drug products in a manner that makes the drug readily identifiable and distinguishable for a clinician to help reduce the potential for medication errors. The study of product characteristics, usage behavior, environment and storage practices informs the design process and yields packaging and labeling that is tailored for a particular product and set of users. Information of particular importance for the clinician is emphasized through selective placement, orientation, and text size, among other characteristics. In addition, a design and color scheme may be employed to assist with proper dosage selection and reduce the potential of administering a wrong dose. Through the label and labeling system, at-a-glance accurate readability and product differentiation are enhanced. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000593 | DECORATIVE BRICK MOULD FOR IN-SITU PRODUCTION ON BUILDING - A decorative wall tile mould for the in-situ production on a building, wherein the mould, which can be demoulded twice, is a sheet with pierced work, comprises the following detachable lateral structures: an insider layer: a bottom film is set at the bottom surface thereof, the bottom film and the building have a first combinative force; an outer layer: a surface film is set on the exterior surface thereof, a self-adhesive glue section is set up between the inside layer and the outer layer, which makes the outer layer and the inside layer have a second combinative force, and the second combinative force is less than the first combinative force. A method for the in-situ production of decorative patterns on a building is also provided. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000594 | SPUTTERING TARGET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method for producing a sputtering target assembly bonded to a backing plate. The method includes bonding a target to a high strength backing plate and further creating a vacuum seal between the target and the backing plate using friction stir welding processes. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000595 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DROPLET DISCHARGE HEAD - In a method for manufacturing a droplet discharge head, a first mold is prepared having first convexity portions shaped like pressure chambers of the droplet discharge head. A slurry is filled into the first mold, and the first mold is placed on a first porous plate. A solvent included in the slurry permeates into the first porous plate. The slurry is dried to form a first compact. Similarly, a second mold is prepared which has second convexity portions shaped like nozzle sections of the droplet discharge head. The slurry is filled into the second mold, and the second mold is placed on a second porous plate. The solvent included in the slurry permeates into the second porous plate. The slurry is dried to form a second compact. Thereafter, the first compact and the second compact are press bonded and fired. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REPAIR FLEXIBLE FIBER-REINFORCED PIPE - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments of and methods to repair a flexible pipe. A method to repair damaged flexible fiber-reinforced pipe which includes a plurality of helically-wrapped stacks of laminated strips of material is disclosed. The method includes removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location, applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks, installing the replacement stacks to the damage location, binding the replacement stacks to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive, and installing a replacement jacket over the replacement stacks. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000597 | Method of manufacturing composite parts - A method of manufacturing two or more composite parts, the method comprising: assembling the composite parts on a mandrel by laying a series of layers of bands of composite material onto the mandrel with a placement machine,—rotating the mandrel as the bands are laid onto the mandrel; attaching two or more debulk frames ( | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000598 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLASTIC LABELS WITH SELF-ADHESIVE PATTERN, AND ATTACHING SUCH LABELS TO A TIN - Method for manufacturing plastic labels with self-adhesive pattern, and attaching such labels such that they are enfolding a tin, whereby: a strip of plastic foil is printed using a digital printing technique, whereby the side edge of consecutive label prints on the strip is situated at right angles to the lengthwise direction; an adhesive is attached to the foil; a tin is enfolded by the foil, whereby a side edge is overlapped by another part of the foil, whereby the part of the foil that is enfolding the tin is adhering to the tin by the adhesive; a part of the foil is cut off. | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000599 | ADHESIVE AND ADHESIVE SHEET - Provided is a adhesive and an adhesive sheet which exhibit excellent chip-holding properties during dicing and from which chips can be easily stripped during pick up, even when considering changes over time. It is a adhesive composition which contains both (A) a (meth)acrylic acid ester copolymer component that has functional-group containing monomer units and a weight average molecular weight of less than 350,000 and (B) a (meth)acrylic ester copolymer component that has functional-group containing monomer units and a weight average molecular weight of 350,000 to 2,000,000 at a weight ratio of 10:90 to 90:10, and further contains 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of a crosslinking agent per 100 parts by mass of components (A) and (B) in total, the crosslinking agent being a crosslinking agent that reacts with both the functional groups of the component (A) and the functional groups of the component (B). | 2012-01-05 |
| 20120000600 | THERMAL CONTROL OF OPTICAL FILTER WITH LOCAL SILICON FRAME - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a thermally controlled optical filter comprises a frame coupled to an etalon where the frame includes a resistive thermal device disposed on the frame to obtain thermal measurements of the etalon during operation. The frame may be generally L-shaped or generally square-shaped. The frame may include a fillet that is generally planar, generally beveled or trapezoidal, or generally circular in shape. A heater may be additionally disposed on the frame. The etalon and frame subassembly may be bonded to a micro hot plate that is capable of heating the etalon to an operational temperature. | 2012-01-05 |
