| 02nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20150007773 | CO2 RECYCLING DEVICE AND CO2 RECYCLING SYSTEM - To provide a CO | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007774 | FILM FORMATION DEVICE - A processing chamber accommodating a mounting table includes a first region and a second region. As the mounting table rotates, a substrate mounting region of the mounting table moves in a circumferential direction around the axis to pass through the first region and the second region. A first gas supply unit supplies a precursor gas to the first region from an injection unit disposed to face the mounting table. An exhaust outlet exhausts an exhaust port formed to extend along a closed path surrounding the exhaust outlet. A second gas supply unit supplies purge gas from an injection port formed to extend along a closed path surrounding the exhaust port. A plasma generation unit generates plasma from a reaction gas in the second region. An angular range of the second region is larger than an angular range of the first region. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007775 | ANIMAL SHELTER STRUCTURE - An at least partially open sided outdoor animal shelter structure to condition animals, when positioned within the structure, to a desired physiological state by controlling the environment in the structure, the structure including a floor to support animals, side supports, a water impervious canopy supported by the side supports, the canopy being supported above at least part of the floor, the canopy allowing at least some ambient light to pass therethrough and into the structure, and wherein there are ways in which to control the temperature and/or airflow under the canopy in a passive manner such as by a movable shade cloth, that in one condition is located intermediate of the canopy and the animals to offer shade to the animals when in the structure and in at least one other condition is retracted from being positioned to offer shade to such animals. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007776 | Washable, Collapsible Pet Bed - A washable, collapsible pet bed comprising a cylindrical main body, front collar, and back end piece. The front collar is embedded with a flexible ring, which provides support to the collar and overall shape to the pet bed, while being flexible to allow the pet bed to placed in a household washing machine. The pet bed is also collapsible to allow for easy transport and storage. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007777 | WATER ABSORBENT SHEET RETAINING MAT - Provided is a water absorbent sheet retaining mat which can retain a water absorbent sheet easily and surely. A water absorbent sheet retaining mat for retaining a water absorbent sheet having a first polygonal contour, includes: a mat member having a second polygonal contour defined by mutually opposing a first main plane and a second main plane; and at least one retaining member having a slit member including at least one slit formed in a top surface at a predetermined height from the first main plane for accepting a part of perimeter of the water absorbent sheet being inserted therein, wherein the water absorbent sheet is laid on the first main plane, and then the above purpose is accomplished. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007778 | Animal Harness Device and Method - A dog-training method includes a device having a left connector, a right connector, a back strap, a girth strap, and a chest strap. The chest strap at a first end couples to the right connector and a left second end passes through a center portion of the left connector and ends in a left-leash coupler which is larger than the center portion of the left connector so that the left-leash coupler cannot pass through the center portion of the left connector. The chest strap further includes a right free-moving strap coupled to the left connector with a right second end passing through a center portion of the right connector and terminating in a right-leash coupler that is configured larger than the center portion of the right connector so that the right-leash coupler cannot pass through the center portion of the right connector. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007779 | SPIRAL FINNED COIL CONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger for supplying heat includes a housing, a bundle of helical fin-coil tubes, and a flue channel. The housing includes a burner, a water inlet, a water outlet and a flue gas outlet. The burner is disposed on a top portion of the housing and connected to an air/gas mixture unit. The bundle of helical fin-tube coils is disposed tightly, circularly, and coaxially around the burner. The flue channel is disposed below the burner and is formed by a plurality of helical fin-tube coils. A flow of flue gas vents from the flue channel to the flue gas outlet. The water inlet is connected to the plurality of helical fin-tube coils which forms the flue channel below the burner. The plurality of helical fin-tube coils below the burner are connected to the bundle of helical fin-tube coils. The bundle of helical fin-tube coils are connected to the water outlet. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007780 | COIL AND SERPENTINE BENT FIN TUBE CONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger for supplying heat includes a housing, a bundle of helical fin-coil tubes, and a flue channel. The housing includes a burner, a water inlet, a water outlet and a flue gas outlet. The burner is disposed on a top portion of the housing and connected to an air/gas mixture unit. The bundle of helical fin-tube coils is disposed tightly, circularly, and coaxially around the burner. The flue channel is disposed below the burner and is formed by a plurality of serpentine bent fin-tube coils. A flow of flue gas vents from the flue channel to the flue gas outlet. The water inlet is connected to the plurality of serpentine bent fin-tube coils which forms the flue channel below the burner. The plurality of serpentine bent fin-tube coils below the burner are connected to the bundle of helical fin-tube coils. The bundle of helical fin-tube coils are connected to the water outlet. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007781 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HIGH PRESSURE STEAM FROM LOW QUALITY WATER - The present disclosure relates to a system for producing high pressure steam from low quality feedwater for a designated process. The system includes a first closed loop in fluid communication with a boiler and a heat exchanger assembly. A first fluid flows through the first closed loop, and is of acceptable quality for use in a boiler. Heat from the boiler is transferred to a second loop through the heat exchanger assembly. The second loop includes the low quality feedwater, which is converted to high pressure steam. The high pressure steam produced from the low quality water can be used in the designated process. This reduces corrosion/downtime in the boiler that might otherwise occur if the low quality water was directly heated by the boiler. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007782 | METHOD FOR DETECTION AND MONITORING OF CLINKER FORMATION IN POWER STATIONS - Systems and methodologies for detection and monitoring of the soot build up and clinker formation in coal fired power stations in which there is disclosed early identification of soot build up and hard sintered formation and adopting corrective measures for soot cleaning by automatic cleaning events based on observed levels of heat transfer within the boiler region of the power station. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007783 | COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE ENGINE - An exemplary cooling system includes, among other things, a first pump to supply coolant to a cylinder head of an engine, a second pump to supply coolant to a cylinder block of the engine, a control unit that governs the first pump and second pump, and at least two fluid return channels to recirculate coolant to the pumps. The first and second pumps are arranged to backflow coolant through the engine. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007784 | CYLINDER HEAD HAVING MULTIPLE COOLING PASSAGES - A cylinder head is disclosed. The cylinder head may include a body, and a lower jacket formed in a lower portion of the body. The cylinder head may also have a centrally-located fuel injector opening passing through the lower portion of the body, and a plurality of intake and exhaust valve openings spaced evenly around the fuel injector opening. The cylinder head may also include at least one inlet located between adjacent ones of the plurality of intake valve openings or between adjacent ones of the plurality of exhaust valve openings, and at least one outlet located between one of the plurality of intake valve openings and one of the plurality of exhaust valve openings. The cylinder head may further include a plurality of cooling passages surrounding the plurality of intake and exhaust valve openings, and connecting the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007785 | ENGINE AND SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - An engine includes a piston and a casing including a cylinder. The cylinder and the piston define a combustion chamber. The casing includes an intake port, a plurality of exhaust ports, a spark plug hole, a drainage hole, and a water jacket. The spark plug hole extends to the combustion chamber. A spark plug is housed in the spark plug hole. The drainage hole extends from the spark plug hole. The water jacket includes a central passage and an inter-port passage. The central passage is located near the spark plug hole. The inter-port passage extends to the central passage. The inter-port passage is arranged between the plurality of exhaust ports. The inter-port passage is located between the drainage hole and the cylinder in a central axis direction of the spark plug hole. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007786 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A secondary injector that is one of a plurality of injectors provided for each cylinder is arranged in an air cleaner and above an air funnel, an air cleaner bottom plate that has a passage hole for forming an intake passage is fastened and fixed to an upper surface of a throttle body, and the air funnel and a pipe support post for a secondary delivery pipe are fastened and fixed to the air cleaner bottom plate. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007787 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING CVVT ACCORDING TO CURRENT CONTROL FOR OIL CONTROL VALVE - A method of controlling a CVVT may include a) checking whether a predetermined time has passed, after engine starts. b) locking an actuator by driving oil control valve with different driving currents in accordance with whether a predetermined time has passed after the engine starts. c) unlocking the actuator or feed-backing control cam phase in accordance with whether the actuator is unlocked. d) feed-backing control cam phase or locking the actuator by driving oil control valve with predetermined current in accordance with whether control cam phase is not reached before the actuator is locked. e) driving the oil control valve with predetermined current to maintain the control cam phase or turning off the oil control valve, after feed-backing control cam phase or locking the actuator by driving the oil control valve with predetermined current in accordance with whether the control cam phase is not reached before the actuator is locked. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007788 | VALVE CONTROL APPARATUS - A forward phase adjustment unit adjusting a forward phase of a forward intermediate rotor relative to a crank shaft includes a forward stopper mechanism and a forward locking mechanism and a forward biasing mechanism. The forward stopper mechanism prevents further advance of the forward phase by engaging the forward intermediate rotor at a forward most-advanced phase. The forward locking mechanism locks the forward phase when reaching the forward most-advanced phase at a start time of the engine. The forward biasing member biases the forward intermediate rotor in an advance direction. A backward phase adjustment unit adjusts the backward phase of the intake cam shaft relative to a backward intermediate rotor by receiving a cam torque that is biased on average in a retard direction. The backward phase adjustment unit includes a backward stopper mechanism and a backward locking mechanism. The backward stopper mechanism prevents further retard of the backward phase by engaging the intake cam shaft at a backward most-retarded phase. The backward locking mechanism locks the backward phase when reaching the backward most-retarded phase at the start time of the engine. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007789 | VALVE GEAR - Provided is a valve gear which achieves a reduced size and is capable of changing the valve opening timing of an engine valve and changing the length of the valve opening period thereof. A valve gear is provided with: a rotatable first camshaft; a first cam piece that is relatively unrotatably provided on the first camshaft; a second camshaft that is included in the first camshaft and coaxially rotatable; a second cam piece that is relatively unrotatably provided on the second camshaft; a housing; a first vane rotor that is relatively rotatable with respect to the housing; and a second vane rotor that is relatively rotatable with respect to the housing and the first vane rotor The first vane rotor is relatively unrotatably coupled to the second camshaft, and the second vane rotor is relatively rotatably coupled to the first camshaft. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007790 | VARIABLE-ANGLE VORTEX GENERATOR - A variable-angle vortex generator ( | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007791 | SEAL UNIT OF A PISTON OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a seal unit ( | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007792 | CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING COOLED VALVE INSERT - An cylinder head assembly is disclosed. The cylinder head assembly may include a cylinder head having a stepped bore associated with a valve opening. The cylinder head assembly may also include an insert configured to engage the stepped bore, and a cooling passage at least partially formed by the insert and the stepped bore. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007793 | Hybrid Cycle Combustion Engine and Methods - A method of operating an internal combustion engine having a housing with a recess, and a piston rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the housing and the piston form, over the course of shaft rotation, initial, second and third volumes in differing amounts for the phases of compression, combustion and expansion, in a manner that is smooth and continuous, which method includes (a) compressing air into a chamber formed by the recess and the piston, (b) introducing fuel into the chamber of compressed air, and (c) igniting the mixture of compressed air and fuel. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007794 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A secondary injector that is one of a plurality of injectors provided for each cylinder is arranged in an air cleaner and above an air funnel, and the secondary injector and the air funnel facing the secondary injector are arranged to be inclined such that a base portion of the secondary injector on an outer side in a vehicle width direction is biased to a center side in the vehicle width direction and an injection port thereof is directed to a throttle body. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007795 | ANTI-POLLUTION ECONOMISER DEVICE - This invention relates to an anti-pollution economiser device for hydrocarbons of the type comprising a conduit which may be coupled along the fuel supply pipe and comprising an electromagnetic field generator which affects the fuel flowing inside the conduit from its inlet to its outlet and comprising at least one aeration channel inside the device and in free communication with the outside environment for cooling the conduit subject to the effects of the electromagnetic field. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007796 | FUEL DISTRIBUTOR BAR - A fuel distributor bar for petrol is closed at the end by a stopper, wherein the stopper is inserted into the fuel distributor bar and is soldered thereto. The stopper and the fuel distributor bar are designed for an operating pressure of 200 to 800 bars. A pipe wall of the fuel distributor bar is provided with a return internally at the end for said purpose. The stopper is in engagement with the return and has a projection that terminates flush with the pipe wall of the fuel distributor bar. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007797 | FUEL SYSTEM WITH PRIORITY VALVE - A method for operating a fuel system for an internal combustion engine during engine start, is disclosed. The fuel system includes a fuel supply system in fluid communication with a fuel delivery system and a cooling circuit. The cooling circuit is configured to transfer heat from the fuel delivery system. The method includes provision of fuel to the fuel delivery system and isolation of the fuel from the cooling circuit. Thereafter, a pressure between the fuel supply system and the fuel delivery system is sensed. Determination is carried out when the pressure is greater than a predetermined threshold fuel pressure. Subsequently, based on the determined pressure, fuel to the cooling circuit is provided. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007798 | CONTROL METHOD OF FUEL PUMP FOR VEHICLE AND ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER - A control method and system of a fuel pump for a vehicle are provided and include determining, by a controller, whether an accelerator pedal signal is rapidly increased and comparing, by a controller, a current control quantity of the fuel pump with a predetermined reference control quantity in response to determining that the accelerator pedal signal is rapidly increased. In addition, the controller is configured to set the control quantity of the fuel pump as a predetermined jump control quantity when the current control quantity is less than the predetermined reference control quantity. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007799 | EVAPORATED FUEL TREATMENT APPARATUS - An evaporated fuel treatment apparatus includes a passage circulating fluid being formed therein, a tank port and a purge port being formed at one end side of the passage, and an atmosphere port being formed at another end side of the passage. At least four adsorbent layers in which adsorbent adsorbing fuel components is filled are provided in the passage. The evaporated fuel treatment apparatus has a main adsorbent layer and a region provided on an atmosphere port side of the main adsorbent layer. At least three adsorbent layers that are different from the main adsorbent layer, and separating portions that separate the adsorbent layers which are adjacent to each other are provided in the region. The volume of at least one separating portion in the region is made larger than a total of the volumes of adsorbent layers that sandwich the separating portion therebetween. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007800 | PULSE SEPARATED DIRECT INLET AXIAL AUTOMOTIVE TURBINE - Systems and methods for operating a turbocharged engine are described. In one example, a system comprises a cylinder head having a first and second exhaust duct separately coupled to first and second groups of cylinders, each of the first and second exhaust ducts leading to an exhaust driven turbine mounted inside the cylinder head on a bearing, the bearing located within a bearing housing supported by the cylinder head. In this way, exhaust pulses remain separate up to the turbine mounted inside the cylinder head. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007801 | VALVE APPARATUS - A control device executes a feedback control operation of an electric motor such that a sensed opening degree of a valve approaches a target opening degree, which is set for a time of fully closing the valve. The control device stops the energization of the electric motor after reaching of the sensed opening degree of the valve to an energization stop opening degree, which is set on a valve opening side of a full closing degree of the valve in a valve opening direction of the valve. A return spring urges the valve in a valve closing direction of the valve. The target opening degree is set on a valve closing side of the energization stop opening degree in the valve closing direction. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007802 | TWO-STROKE ENGINE - There is provided a two-stroke engine configured to effectively prevent blow-by of the scavenging air from the discharge port and to be able to improve the engine output while abating pollution. The two-stroke engine includes a cylinder having an exhaust port and a scavenging port, and a piston, wherein: the piston has a top surface; a piston concave portion is provided in the top surface in the discharge direction; an entire surface of the piston concave portion is formed in an approximately spherical shape; and a slope of the piston concave portion extending from an outer circumferential edge of the piston concave portion in the discharge direction to a deepest portion is steeper than a slope of the piston concave portion extending from an outer circumferential edge of the piston concave portion in the anti-discharge direction to the deepest portion. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007803 | GAME STICK AND GAME UTILIZING THE SAME - A game stick and game are disclosed. The game stick includes a shaft with a head at one end. A channel wide enough for a game ball is defined in the head. The ball is placed in the channel and when the game stick is swung, the ball rides along the channel and is released therefrom to fly through the air. The head may be adjustable to affect the way in which the ball is thrown. The game is similar to golf except that instead of hitting the ball, the ball is thrown toward a target location at the end of a fairway. When the target location is reached, the game stick may be used as a putter to push or putt the ball to sink it into a sunken cup in the ground. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007804 | PROJECTILE LAUNCHER WITH TRIGGER ASSIST - A projectile launcher including a receiver with a breech proximate to a barrel. A valve assembly is provided that allows selective flow between a source of compressed gas and the breech. A trigger is provided that is movable between a first position and a second position. The launcher includes a firing assembly configured to actuate the valve assembly responsive to the trigger being in the second position. In some embodiments, the firing assembly includes a trigger assist feature configured to cycle the firing assembly in a fully automatic manner when the trigger is in the second position without reciprocating the trigger during the firing cycle. In some embodiments, the receiver includes an opening with a puncture mechanism dimensioned to receive a magazine. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007805 | Powered tile breaker - A powered tile breaker having a main adjustable frame with handlebars located at a top end section thereof, at least one wheel located at a lower end section thereof, and an adjustable shaft connected between the top end section and the lower end section. A main motor located inside a main motor frame pivotally connected to the lower end section; a chiseling device mechanically connected to the main motor and adapted to deliver repeating chiseling strokes to a chosen tile; and an adjustment mechanism connected between the lower end section of the main adjustable frame and the motor frame, the adjustment mechanism capable of changing and securely holding the motor frame, main motor and the chiseling device at a chosen angle with respect to the lower end section to thereby provide repeating chiseling strokes to a chosen tile at a chosen angle. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007806 | RANGE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE REAR PANEL - Disclosed is a range that includes a main body, an oven provided in the main body, a cooktop provided over the oven, a rear panel provided over the main body adjacent the cooktop and configured to slidably extend relative to the main body, and a button to control a movement of the rear panel relative to the main body. The rear panel includes a first body provided a prescribed height over the main body and a second body that extends from the first body into the main body. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007807 | GRILLS - A representative grill includes a grill base, a grill lid, and a grill flue device. The grill lid is in hinged communication with the grill base. The grill flue device includes a front panel and side panels and is pivotally attached to the grill base and the grill lid. In an opened position, the grill lid forms a rear wall and the grill flue device forms a front wall that directs smoke from the grill base through the opening between the grill lid and the grill flue device. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007808 | GLASS-TO-METAL JOINT FOR A SOLAR RECEIVER - A glass-to-metal sealing device of a solar receiver has a metal collar and a glass cylinder to be sealed together. The glass cylinder is made of a borosilicate glass having a coefficient of thermal expansion within the range of [3.1, 3.5]·10 | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007809 | Method Of Digesting Lignocellulosic Material - A method of digesting lignocellulosic material includes the steps of providing the lignocellulosic material and a caustic composition having a pH of at least about 10. The caustic composition includes water, an alkaline- or alkaline earth-metal hydroxide, and up to about 1 percent by weight based on a total weight of the composition of a branched digestion additive. The branched digestion additive has the structure: wherein A is at least one alkyleneoxy group and each alkyleneoxy group has from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, B is a branched aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 8 to 15 carbon atoms, X is H or B-0-(A) | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007810 | Delivery of Nebulized Medicines - Devices are disclosed that include a positionable elongated member configured to support a delivery tube and maintain a distal end of the tube in a desired position and directional orientation, and to allow the position and orientation of the distal end of the tube to be adjusted by a user. The devices include a multi-segment elongated member configured to support a delivery tube and maintain a distal end of the tube in a desired position and orientation, and a multi-axis joint assembly disposed between segments of the elongated member to allow articulated relative movement of the segments. These devices may be used, for example, in the delivery of vaporized medicine to a patient, e.g., a child or infant on a bed. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007811 | DELIVERY DEVICES - A delivery device for delivering a metered amount of substance (L) in response to exhalation by a user, the delivery device comprising: a mouthpiece ( | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007812 | Delivery of Nebulized Medicines - Devices are disclosed that include an elongated member configured to support a delivery tube and maintain a distal end of the tube in a desired position, and to allow the position of the distal end of the tube to be adjusted by a user, and a base configured to support a proximal end of the elongated member. The base includes a chamber configured to receive a medicine cup containing a supply of medicine and position a first end of the medicine cup in fluid communication with a source of compressed gas and a second end of the medicine cup in fluid communication with the delivery tube. These devices may be used, for example, in the delivery of nebulized medicine to a patient, e.g., a child or infant on a bed. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007813 | INTEGRATED DIVE SUIT - An integrated dive suit includes at least one flexible polymeric pressure vessel connected with sections of flexible conduit to a manifold. The pressure vessel and sections of flexible conduit are encased in high strength fiber material. The pressure vessels are wrapped in high strength ballistic ribbon material. A weight system is integrated with the pressure vessels. The manifold provides connections for a high pressure regulator and an air fill source. A high pressure hose is connected to the high pressure regulator, a low pressure regulator is connected to the low pressure hose and a mouthpiece connected to the low pressure regulator. A hydrodynamic pressure vessel container is integrally attached to the dive suit. A two part, balanced flexible buoyancy control vest, flexible weight pellet containers and a wireless pressure gauge are integrated with the dive suit. A concentrator is used to pressurize a flexible pressure vessel for charging the vessels in the dive suit. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007814 | CONVERSION OF NITROGEN DIOXIDE (NO2) TO NITRIC OXIDE (NO) - A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007815 | VENTILATOR SYSTEM - Described herein is a modular ventilator. The ventilator has modular flow control devices, which are connected to fluid inlet adapters. The modular flow control devices have sensors for controlling fluid flow through the modular flow control devices. The fluid inlet adapters are removable, and can include magnetic indicators, and the ventilator can identify the fluid from the magnetic indicator. The ventilator can also contain or be connected to a device having a low-noise blower. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007816 | CUSHION TO FRAME ASSEMBLY MECHANISM - A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways including: a cushion member that includes a face contacting portion, a retaining structure and a resiliently flexible lip; and a frame member, wherein the retaining structure and the frame member are repeatedly engageable with and disengageable from one another, wherein a gas chamber is formed at least in part by engagement of the cushion member and the frame member, and wherein the resiliently flexible lip is configured to provide a sealing force between the cushion member and the frame member. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007817 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CHANGING THERAPEUTIC AEROSOL SIZE AND IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF VENTILATION AND AEROSOL DRUG DELIVERY - A mixer-heater device provides controllable reduction in aerosol droplet size. Additionally, an intermittent delivery mode for administering an aerosol to a patient may take into account patient expiration and reduce aerosol losses without prolonging treatment time. Depositional losses in aerosol delivery systems may be reduced by streamlining the three dimensional geometry of conduits which change stream direction or flow path diameter. Ventilation systems may also benefit from streamlined components, in particular Y-connectors, with resulting advantages such as reduced rebreathed CO | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007818 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN INHALATION DEVICE AND USE OF A SEALING MEMBER - An assembly for an inhalation device is provided having a storage chamber configured to hold a plurality of doses of a substance, a metering element configured to be moved with respect to the storage chamber and having, a metering chamber, wherein a sub-quantity of the substance can be retrieved from the storage chamber by means of the metering chamber when the metering element is moved in a dosing direction with respect to the storage chamber The assembly also includes a sealing member mechanically cooperating with the metering element, that has an opening which receives the metering element, a main part and a sealing lip, wherein the sealing lip and the main part define a recess, wherein the recess is arranged between the sealing lip and the main part and, wherein the sealing lip is deflectable into the recess. A method using a sealing member for mechanical cooperation with a metering element of an inhalation device is also described. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007819 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE MEDICAL DEVICE - A portable medical device for sedating a patient includes a first vessel with a first substance contained under pressure and a second vessel with a second substance contained under pressure. A Y-valve may be provided with a first inlet, a second inlet, an outlet, a first pressure control valve between the first inlet and the outlet, and a second pressure control valve between the second inlet and the outlet. Tubes may connect the first and second vessels and a face mask to the Y-valve. The first pressure control valve may be opened to permit a fluid flow of the first substance from the first vessel to the face mask, and the second pressure control valve may be opened to permit a fluid flow of the second substance from the second vessel to the face mask. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007820 | BREATHING CIRCUIT DEVICE - The invention relates to a respiratory circuit appliance with a respiratory line, a CO | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007821 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TARGET SUBJECT INTERFACE TEMPERATURE BASED ON A BASELINE TEMPERATURE - The present disclosure pertains to a pressure support system configured to provide pressure support therapy to a subject, wherein the pressure support system comprises a subject interface heater configured to controllably heat a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a target temperature that is offset from a baseline temperature. The breathable gas baseline temperature target offset ensures the gas delivered to the subject is delivered at a comfortable temperature and/or humidity level that does not cause airway dryness or result in condensed water in the subject interface. In one embodiment, the pressure support system comprises one or more of a pressure generator, a subject interface, a subject interface heater, one or more subject interface temperature sensors, one or more baseline temperature sensors, one or more general sensors, a humidifier, a user interface, a processor, electronic storage, and/or other components. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007822 | MASK AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007823 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING THE LEVEL OF OXYGEN IN RESPIRATORY GAS RELATED TO THE LEVEL OF OXYGEN IN THE BLOOD CIRCULATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL - The present invention relates to a method for calibrating, or adjusting, the level of oxygen in respiratory gas related to the level of oxygen in the blood circulation of the individual, comprising providing a level of oxygen in the gas flow passing into, or out, of the respiratory system of the individual and producing a corresponding first output, providing a level of oxygen in the blood circulation of the individual and producing a corresponding second output, providing a computer for receiving and storing at least two measurements, each measurement being the concurrent output of said first output and said second output within a data structure, in which the two stored outputs are mutually related, in data storage means associated with the computer, the at least two measurements being conducted at respective levels of oxygen in the gas flow passing into the respiratory system, and calibrating the level of oxygen in the gas value in response to a delay between the level of oxygen in the blood circulation of the individual and the level of oxygen in the gas flow passing into, or out, of the respiratory system of the individual. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007824 | LEVER ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR MASK - A respiratory interface device is provided that includes a mask ( | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007825 | APPLICATION DEVICE FOR A BREATHING MASK ARRANGEMENT - A breathing mask arrangement includes a mask frame, a sealing structure provided to the mask frame and adapted to form a seal with a patient's face, and a forehead support device movably mounted to the mask frame for adjustable movement with respect to the mask frame. The sealing structure is movably mounted to the mask frame for adjustable movement with respect to the mask frame, and the adjustable movement of the sealing structure is independent of the adjustable movement of the forehead support device. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007826 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING BREATHING - The present application relates to endotracheal tubes and to systems and methods for detecting airway edema and evaluating breathing with an endotracheal tube | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007827 | OCCLUSION DEVICE WITH OPENABLE CHANNEL - The various embodiments of the present invention provide implantable occlusion devices and methods of using the occlusion devices. In an embodiment, the occlusion devices include an openable channel to facilitate reversible female contraception. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007828 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM - Described herein are exemplary embodiments of patient positioning systems for supporting and positioning a patient in an inclined position during medical treatment, such as in the Reverse Trendelenburg position. Some embodiments comprise a flexible, air-impermeable shell having a torso portion configured to support the patient's torso and secure the positioner to the support surface, an intermediate portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the torso portion, and a suprapubic portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the intermediate portion opposite the torso portion and configured to extend along the patient's perineal-pubic region when the shell is evacuated of air. When evacuated of air, the positioner is configured to hold the patient in an inclined position on an inclined support surface with the patient's head above the patient's hips such that the intermediate and/or suprapubic portions physically block the patient from sliding feet-first down the inclined support surface. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007829 | HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE FOR CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT - The crossing of one's legs while sitting often results in sensations of tingling and discomfort and difficulty in returning to an erect position and walking. The underlying causes of these sensations are often associated with serious health conditions due to the potential of losing balance and falling as well as formation of blood clots in the legs that can lead to premature death. A support device and associated methods for use alleviate the symptomatic effects of sitting with crossed legs by supporting the heels of the user in a position that separates the legs from mutual contact or contact with the surfaces of the support device. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007830 | ORAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein are oral appliances and methods of using oral appliances for treatment of sleep disorders and conditions. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007831 | Oral Appliance and Tray - An oral appliance and accompanying tray is provided, where the oral appliance is fitted to the posterior teeth of the upper jaw and a connecting portion extends between the left and right sides of the mouth, with the connecting portion custom-fitted to contact the palate at or near the palatal nerve to reduce appetite. The present tray has a compressible member configured to closely form the connecting portion to the palatal arch. Further, the tray has flexible ends that are configured to bend up towards the gums and guide the oral appliance to fit the buccal side of the teeth. The tray may include a series of protrusions on the occlusal landing areas to prevent the user from biting through the oral appliance. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007832 | PATIENT TRANSPORTER WITH EXPANDABLE/DEPLOYABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A patient transporter having a deployable expandable support structure that provides “semi-rigid” to “rigid” additional support to the patient transporter is provided. A method of using the patient transporter by deploying the expandable support structure is also provided. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007833 | WIND RESISTANT SMOKING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A smoking device is provided. The smoking device may include a body having a through bore that is configured to house a tobacco product. The body may have grooves in an exterior surface that can direct air flow over the surface of the body under windy conditions. The smoking device may include a cap configured to engage the body near the foot of the tobacco product. The cap and the body may create a cavity there between, the cavity being in fluidic communication with the through bore. The grooves can be oriented to run parallel with a length of the body. The grooves may also be configured to create a space between the body and the cap, such that ambient air may flow into the grooves and thus be channeled into the space and into the cavity and into the through bore to maintain the burn on the tobacco product. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007834 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette comprising an outer sleeve is provided, and the electronic cigarette further includes plant leaves enveloping an outer surface of the outer sleeve. In the electronic cigarette, the plant leaves envelop the outer surface of the outer sleeve, and simulate a structure of a cigar. During use, touching the electronic cigarette enables a user to feel better and get a feel like touching a cigar, and the experience of the user is thereby improved. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007835 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette comprising an atomizer and a first case configured for accommodating the atomizer is provided; the atomizer includes a heating mechanism, a breather pipe, and oil storage cotton, the heating mechanism is received inside the breather pipe, and the oil storage cotton envelops an outer surface of the breather pipe; wherein, the heating mechanism is positioned along an axial direction of the breather pipe, and has a shape matching an inner surface of the breather pipe. The heating mechanism in the electronic cigarette has a large effective heating area so that more smoke can be generated by the atomizer. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007836 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An exemplary atomizer includes an atomizing sleeve, a liquid chamber, a liquid stopper, a liquid filling opening, and an atomizing assembly. The liquid chamber is defined in the atomizing sleeve, and configured for storing tobacco liquid. The atomizing assembly is received in the liquid stopper, and capable of moving along an axial direction of the liquid stopper between a first position and a second position relative to the liquid stopper. When the atomizing assembly is in the first position, the liquid filling opening communicates with the liquid chamber, so that the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber can flow to the atomizing assembly via the liquid filling opening. When the atomizing assembly is in the second position, the liquid filling opening is closed, so that no tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber can flow to the atomizing assembly via the liquid filling opening. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007837 | MULTILAYER COMBUSTIBLE HEAT SOURCE - A multilayer combustible heat source for a smoking article is provided, including a combustible first layer including carbon; and a second layer in direct contact with the first layer, the second layer including carbon and at least one ignition aid, wherein the combustible first layer and the second layer are longitudinal concentric layers having a density of at least 0.6 g/cm | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007838 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED SMOKING SYSTEM - An electrically heated smoking system for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate. includes at least one heating element for heating the substrate to form an aerosol, a power supply for supplying power to the heating element, electrical hardware connected to the power supply and the heating element, and an interface for establishing a communications link with a host. The communications link can be a USB link and the host can be a personal computer. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007839 | PROCEDURE AND MACHINE FOR RECONSTITUTING POWDERS OF VEGETAL ORIGIN - A procedure and machine for reconstituting powders of vegetal origin by lamination process, in which the machine includes a lamination device, a set of frontal and posterior drag rolls, a hot air insufflator, a thermal chamber and a conveyor, so that the vegetal mass is pressed by laminating rolls to obtain a pellicle of vegetal material that is deposited over the conveyor circulating inside a terminal chamber for drying the formed pellicle of vegetal material, which can be reinserted in industrial process. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007840 | REPLACEMENT HAIR STRAND HAVING A HAIR-JOINING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a replacement hair strand having a hair-joining element, consisting of a flat thermoplastic platelet having a replacement hair strand embedded in the end thereof, wherein in order to ensure a secure join with a head hair strand at least one rib running obliquely with respect to the strand direction protrudes from one of the two flat sides of the platelet. At the base thereof, the rib can have approximately the thickness of the platelet, and towards the free end thereof, the rib can be tapered. The height of the rib corresponds preferably to at most the longitudinal extent of the platelet extended in the strand direction. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007841 | NAIL PRINTING DEVICE, PRINT CONTROL METHOD FOR NAIL PRINTING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A nail printing device recognizes, as a first nail contour, a nail contour from a first nail image obtained by photographing a nail of a specific finger/toe, displays the first nail contour on the basis of data of the first nail contour stored in a storage section, and performs an adjustment of the first nail contour on the basis of an adjustment portion specified to the first nail contour and obtains an adjusted nail contour. After that the device recognizes, as a second nail contour, a nail contour from a second nail image obtained by photographing the nail of the specific finger/toe, reflects the adjustment performed to the first nail contour, in the second nail contour, obtains an adjusted recognized nail contour, and controls a print head to perform printing in a region of the adjusted recognized nail contour. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007842 | Hot Pic - The Hot Pic FIGS. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007843 | MOVABLE BELT MASCARA APPLICATOR - A mascara application device, comprising a container for mascara a manually operable actuator, feed mechanism carried by the container to feed mascara to a loading station, in response to operation of the actuator, a belt having applicator brushes to receive mascara at the loading station as the actuator is operated, guide means to guide actuator induced belt displacement relative to the container to position the brushes for mascara application to eye lashes. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007844 | DENTAL FLOSS APPARATUS - A compact and reusable floss pick having a dispensing supply of dental floss. A floss arm and bridge is provided with two prongs for receiving a length of dental floss removably wrapped around the prongs such that a taut length of dental floss is provided therebetween. A cutting notch is provided for removing an old or used portion of dental floss from the supply. A removable cap is also provided for covering the floss arm when not in use and providing a handle when the device is being used. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007845 | APPLICATION DEVICE COMPRISING A COMPOSITION BASED ON A HYDROPHOBIC FILM-FORMING POLYMER AND A VOLATILE SOLVENT, AND PROCESS FOR TREATING KERATIN FIBRES USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a device for applying a composition for treating keratin fibres, comprising a hydrophobic film-forming polymer and a volatile solvent, and also to a process for treating keratin fibres using such a device. The composition makes it possible to obtain a shampoo-fast coating, leaving the treated fibres individualized, with improved cosmetic feel and added body and volume. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007846 | Pretreatment Formulation and Method for Facilitating Removal of Gel Nail Polish and Gel Nail Strips - A method for the application and removal of gel nail polish with an aqueous solution comprising the steps of applying a pre-application coating of an aqueous composition with a ceramide component to the nail to form an intermediate interposing layer on the nail. Thereafter, 1) a gel nail polish layer is applied on the intermediate layer and the gel nail polish layer or layers is light cured; 2) non-UV cured gel nail polish is applied to the intermediate layer; or 3) a gel nail strip is applied to the intermediate layer. The gel nail polish or gel nail strips is removed by soaking the nails with nail polish or gel nail strips in warm water optionally with soap for a sufficient period of time whereby the intermediate pre-application material is sufficiently softened for the physical scraping removal of the gel nail polish. The intermediate and nail polish layers or gel nail strips are removed by scraping. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007847 | REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR SEWN-IN HAIR EXTENSIONS, HAIR WEAVES, HAIR AUGMENTATION, AND WIGS - A removal system for sewn-in hair extensions, hair weaves, hair augmentation, and wigs is disclosed. This invention solves issues with respect to facile removal and scalp irritation caused by such extensions through the use of methods using dissolvable thread and dissolving agent, with optional added antipruritic and anti-itch properties or by adding a separate antipruritic agent. The dissolvable thread may be used to either secure hair extension wefts to a wearer's hair or in conjunction with a hair weft constructed of the same dissolvable material comprising the thread. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007848 | HAIR COSMETICS - Cosmetic agents, in some embodiments in powder form, containing as component (a) at least one polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II), in which X denotes a physiologically acceptable cation (in particular Na | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007849 | HAIR TREATMENT METHOD - Present invention relates to a hair treatment method for setting hair style and its restyling including a step of application of an anhydrous spray on wet hair. The present invention is a method of treating hair comprising the step of applying a substantially anhydrous composition comprising one or more polymers according to the general structure | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007850 | HAIR DYEING COMPOSITION - Present invention relates to a hair dyeing composition comprising an anionic sugar surfactant which delivers long lasting colouration to human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous hair dyeing composition comprising one or more oxidative dyes and at least one anionic sugar surfactant. Suitable and particularly preferred anionic sugar surfactant is lauryl glucose carboxylate and its alkali metal salts such as sodium and potassium. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007851 | MEANS FOR DYEING AND/OR MATTING KERATINIC FIBRES CONTAINING NOVEL 1,4 DIAMINOANTHRAQUINONE DYES - Agents for coloring and/or matting keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, include in a cosmetic carrier at least one specific substituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinone derivative of formula (I), wherein the residues (R2, R4) mutually independently denote a grouping of formula (II). The cosmetic method of using these agents can be for producing intense blue shades and for matting keratin fibers. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007852 | HAIR TREATMENT AGENT CONTAINING SELECTED FATTY ACID AMIDES AND SELECTED HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS - Hair treatment agents include a synergistic combination of selected fatty acid amides and further selected hydroxycarboxylic acids. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007853 | HAIR TREATMENT AGENTS CONTAINING SELECTED FATTY ACID AMIDES AND SELECTED SILICONES - Hair treatment agents include a synergistic combination of selected fatty acid amides and selected silicones. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007854 | HAND HELD APPLIANCE - Disclosed is a hair care appliance comprising a body, a fluid flow path extending through the body from an inlet through which a fluid flow enters the appliance to an outlet for emitting the fluid flow from a front end of the body, and an attachment for adjusting at least one parameter of fluid emitted from the appliance, the attachment comprising an upstream end for attaching to the appliance, wherein one or both of the front end of the body and the upstream end of the attachment comprises at least one magnet. The front end may comprise an end wall extending radially inwards of the body and comprising the at least one magnet or a plurality of magnets radially spaced about the end wall or a ring of magnetic material extending around the end wall. The upstream end may comprise a plurality of magnets radially spaced about an end face. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007855 | HAND HELD APPLIANCE - Disclosed is a hair care appliance comprising a body, a fluid flow path extending through the body from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet and a PCB extending about the fluid flow path. The PCB may be annular. The PCB may be isolated from the fluid flow path. The PCB may comprise a first layer and a second layer. The first layer may extend substantially continuously about the fluid flow path and the second layer may extend partially about the fluid flow path. The second layer may be adjacent the first layer and may be downstream of the first layer. The body may comprise a duct and the fluid flow path extends through the duct. The PCB may extend about the duct. The body may comprise a primary fluid flow path extending about the duct which may be in fluid communication with the PCB. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007856 | METHOD FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE SURFACE USING OZONATED SOLVENT AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT - A method and an apparatus for removing or modifying a portion of a substrate surface, including contaminants thereon, using volatile methyl siloxanes (VMS) treatment fluid containing a controlled level of dissolved ozone (O | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007857 | CLEANING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A method of cleaning a substrate processing apparatus including a gas supply part configured to eject a process gas via gas passages formed in the gas supply part, and divided into first and second regions corresponding to first and second in-plane positions of a substrate, respectively, includes cleaning a first one of the gas passages corresponding to the first region with the plasma of the process gas by causing a first flow rate of the process gas supplied to the first region to be lower than a second flow rate of the process gas supplied to the second region and cleaning a second one of the gas passages corresponding to the second region with the plasma by causing a third flow rate of the process gas supplied to the first region to be higher than a fourth flow rate of the process gas supplied to the second region. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007858 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING DEVICE, AND VACUUM PROCESSING DEVICE - A substrate cleaning method for removing particles adhered to a substrate includes: acquiring particle information including diameters of the particles adhered to the substrate; controlling, based on the acquired particle information, a factor related to sizes of gas clusters having aggregates of atoms or molecules of a cleaning gas; ejecting the cleaning gas, at a higher pressure than a processing atmosphere where the substrate is provided, to the processing atmosphere and generating the gas clusters by adiabatic expansion; and removing the particles by irradiating the gas clusters in a perpendicular direction to a surface of the substrate. As a result, even if recesses for a circuit pattern are formed on the surface of the substrate, the particles in the recesses can be removed at a high removal rate. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007859 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ARAMID COPOLYMER YARN USING AN ACID WASH - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from yarn comprising the steps of: a) contacting never-dried polymeric yarn with an aqueous base, the polymer comprising imidazole groups and said polymer comprising sulfur atoms characterized as being in the form of sulfate anions; b) contacting the yarn with an aqueous acid solution of pH 5 or lower; and c) rinsing the yarn. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007860 | Contact Lens Cleaning System With Monitor - The invention monitors the neutralization process involving hydrogen peroxide solution and a hydrogen peroxide neutralization catalyst and compares measured values with theoretical values. The system monitors the chemical reaction and notifies the user of the neutralization status. In an exemplary embodiment, the initial hydrogen peroxide solution concentration is neutralized with a palladium catalyst after a period of time. A microcontroller analyzes the measurements and displays the neutralization process results using colored LED lights and/or text or images on a LCD display. In one embodiment, an apparatus adapted for use with a cleaning solution used to clean a medical device may include a trigger, a processing device in communication with the trigger, and a display device. The processing device provides a trigger count and the display device communicates with the processing device and displays a message based on the count. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007861 | SPRAY ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE - The present subject matter provides a dishwasher appliance and a spray assembly for the same. The spray assembly includes a rotatable spray member, a biasing mechanism for rotating the spray member in a first rotational direction, and a plurality of nozzles mounted to the spray member. The plurality of nozzles is configured for directing wash fluid out of the spray member. The spray member rotates in a second rotational direction when wash fluid flows out of the plurality of nozzles. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007862 | TUBULAR CRUTCH WITH A CANTILEVER HANDLE AND KEY - A tubular crutch including a tubular crutch body, a cantilever handle and a ground engaging extension is described. The cantilever handle includes a curved base plate, a plurality of bolts, a tubular member, a plurality of locking nuts, a key, and a contoured component. The tubular crutch also includes a ground engaging extension with a spring loaded button that is received at the bottom of the tubular elongated member. The tubular crutch body includes a tubular posterior stabilizing element, a first concave curve adjacent to the posterior stabilizing element, a second convex curve proximate to the first concave curve, a third concave curve proximate to the second convex curve and a tubular elongated portion adjacent to the third concave curve. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007863 | TENT WITH AIR CUSHION - A tent with an air cushion includes a foldable air cushion, a retainer ring, and a tent body. The retainer ring retains around the air cushion to form a cushion body, the tent body is located above and connected with the cushion body, and a tent space for resting is defined by the tent body and the cushion body. Usage of the tent is convenient, and the tent is dampproof so that its applicability is broadened. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007864 | Adhesive Bonded Solar Cell Assembly - A solar cell assembly including a first solar cell component, a second solar cell component, an adhesive layer positioned between the first solar cell component and the second solar cell component, and a contact extending through the adhesive layer to electrically couple the first solar cell component to the second solar cell component. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007865 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module has a number of solar cells, which respectively include a contact structure on a pre-processed silicon wafer, which has a number of linear contact fingers disposed in parallel in a first direction and at least one bus bar disposed perpendicular to the first direction. The bus bar extends over the contact finger in a second direction and has a respective contact surface in the region of the contact finger, which protrudes above the contact finger in the second direction and is electrically connected to the contact fingers. At least one cell connector is provided for connecting the solar cells, which extends over the bus bar of at least one solar cell and is electrically connected to the contact surfaces of the bus bar, wherein the width of the cell connector is smaller than the length of the contact surface in the first direction. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007866 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH TWO ETCHING STEPS P1 AND P3 AND CORRESPONDING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module comprising plurality of solar cells in a thin-layer structure, in which the following are formed consecutively in the structure: an electrode on the rear surface ( | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007867 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A photoelectric conversion device includes an n-type semiconductor layer and a p-type semiconductor layer, a collecting electrode formed on the n-type semiconductor layer, and a collecting electrode formed on the p-type semiconductor layer, on a back surface opposite to a light receiving surface of an n-type crystalline silicon substrate, and an n-type semiconductor region on a surface on a light receiving surface side of the n-type crystalline silicon substrate, wherein in the n-type semiconductor region, an n-type semiconductor region that is opposed to the n-type semiconductor layer with the n-type crystalline silicon substrate therebetween and an n-type semiconductor region that is opposed to the p-type semiconductor layer with the n-type crystalline silicon substrate therebetween have different average impurity concentrations. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007868 | ENHANCED PHOTOVOLTAIC PERFORMANCE WITH MODIFIED BUS BAR REGION - A photovoltaic device includes a planar photovoltaic panel including top electrode. A bus bar is affixed to the top electrode. A light scattering structure is affixed to the bus bar. The light scattering structure includes at least one reflecting surface arranged at an obtuse angle to the plane of the photovoltaic panel to reflect light onto the photovoltaic panel. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007869 | PORTABLE SOLAR TRACKER - The tracking device of the present disclosure includes a platform, support structure, and a cylinder. The cylinder comprises a plunger, an interior space, an aperture, and a fluid within the cylinder. Forward actuation of the plunger within the interior space the fluid to be pushed through the aperture. The platform is operably connected to the plunger, so that movement of the plunger causes the platform to rotate about a pivot point of the support structure. The tracking device can have a solar panel connected to the platform. The tracking device can also be used in any application where tracking would be of use, such as for surveillance, or time-lapse photography. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007870 | Heliostat Repositioning System and Method - A system and method for providing real time control of a heliostat array or CPV/PV module that reduces actuation cost, the disclosure reduces the fixed cost of calibrating and repositioning an individual surface. This simultaneously removes the core engineering assumption that drives the development of large trackers, and enables a system and method to cost effectively track a small surface. In addition to lower initial capital cost, a small heliostat or solar tracker can be pre-assembled, mass-produced, and shipped more easily. Smaller mechanisms can also be installed with simple hand tools and do not require installers to rent expensive cranes or installation equipment. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007871 | SOLAR PANEL RACK - A solar panel rack may comprise one or more sheet metal brackets configured to attach solar panels to the solar panel rack. The sheet metal brackets may include clinching tabs configured to be clinched to features on the solar panels to attach the solar panels to the solar panel rack. The sheet metal brackets may further include protrusions configured to facilitate electrical contact between the brackets and the solar panels when the clinching tabs are clinched to features on the solar panels. The sheet metal brackets may additionally or alternatively include positioning tabs configured to contact features on the solar panels to position the solar panels in desired locations on the solar panel rack. | 2015-01-08 |
| 20150007872 | SOLAR GENERATOR PLATFORM - An assembly of, uniquely inter-connected modular parts form a high strength waterproof flexible membrane. The said membrane is restrained/positioned in the horizontal plane via a perimeter beam, with fixings on its exterior boundary to the storage parapet/berm, and through internal tendons to the PV panel super structure rows, whilst allowing unrestricted vertical movement in concert with the water level changes. This invention is intended to provide stability, reliability and durability under localised extreme weather conditions. The system may be mounted on a flotation pod or on a land based or building structure. | 2015-01-08 |
