07th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100037864 | OPERATION OF CAMSHAFTS, PARTICULARLY FOR AN INJECTION PUMP FOR DIESEL, HAVING A RUNNING PULLEY DRIVEN IN A LIFTING MANNER - The invention provides for operation of camshafts, particularly for an injection pump for diesel. A camshaft rotates around a longitudinal axis of a camshaft. The camshaft has at least one cam being in cooperation with a pressure roller driven in a lifting manner. The pressure roller rotates on the peripheral surface of the cam. The upward stroke of the pressure roller is a working stroke during which the pressure roller moves away from the longitudinal axis of the camshaft. During a return stroke the pressure roller moves toward the longitudinal axis of the camshaft. The peripheral surface of the cam has a return stroke section and a working stroke section. The peripheral surface of the return stoke section has a greater friction value than the working stroke section. Thus an operation of camshafts for an injection pump for diesel is provided, securing a rotation of the pressure roller around the circumference of the cam within the whole speed range of the camshaft. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037865 | TAPPET ASSEMBLY FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE TAPPET ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a tappet assembly for a high-pressure pump, especially for the prose of fuel supply, and to a high-pressure pump including such a tappet assembly. The tappet assembly has a hollow cylindrical tappet base into which a roller support is inserted in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tappet base. A roller is rotatably received in the roller support. The roller support is arranged at a right angle to the rotational axis of the roller with little or no play in the tappet base and in the direction of the rotational axis of the roller with larger play than at a right angle to the rotational axis of the roller in the tappet base. As a result, the roller support can perform a limited tilting motion in the tappet base, thereby allowing the rotational axis of the roller to be aligned in relation to the rotational axis of a driving shaft driving the tappet assembly in a lifting motion and avoiding edge loading of the roller on a cam or avoiding the need for eccentrics on the driving shaft. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037866 | Single piece dual jet pump and fuel system using it - Single piece dual jet pump comprising at least one pressurized fluid inlet orifice and 2 separate outlet orifices which are built has two separate jet pumps. Fuel system for an internal combustion engine including a fuel tank, a reservoir within said tank, a pump for supplying the engine with fuel drawn from the reservoir and such a single piece dual jet pump designed to allow the filling of the reservoir with fuel from at least two different locations in said tank outside the reservoir. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037867 | System for Metering a Fuel Supply - A system for metering fuel to an engine. The system includes a fuel metering valve having a throttled inlet and a throttled outlet. The system also provides regulation of redundant pump supplies of fuel to the engine. The throttling of the inlet to the fuel metering valve is provided by a valve that also functions to selectively couple a second fuel pump to the fuel metering valve. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037868 | FUEL FEED SYSTEM OF ENGINE - A fuel feed system of an engine is provided with a gas-fuel separating unit for separating oil mist generated in an engine case from air with a labyrinth, and an auto fuel cock is operated by pressure pulsation of the air from which the oil mist is separated by the gas-liquid separating unit. Thus, infiltration of the oil mist into the auto fuel cock is suppressed to the minimum, and a malfunction of the auto fuel cock caused by accumulation of the oil can be prevented. Additionally, a breather passage for feeding the air, from which the oil mist is separated by the gas-liquid separating unit, to a breathing unit is connected the auto fuel cock via a negative pressure tube. Thus, it is unnecessary to provide a specific passage for transmitting the pressure pulsation of the air in the engine case to the auto fuel cock. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037869 | Fuel supply system for vehicle - A fuel supply system for a vehicle may include a fuel tank including a mounting portion protruding downwards from an upper inner surface of the fuel tank, a fuel limit vent valve and a rollover valve that is connected with the fuel limit vent valve within the fuel tank, and a mounting plate connecting the fuel limit vent valve and the rollover valve and configured to be mounted onto the mounting portion of the fuel tank. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037870 | INTAKE MANIFOLD CONFIGURATION - An intake manifold configuration is provided for a chargeable internal combustion engine. The intake manifold configuration includes, but is not limited to an intake pipe leading to a turbocharger, an intake manifold leading from the turbocharger to the internal combustion engine, and a first blow-by channel leading from a crankcase of the internal combustion engine to the intake manifold, the first blow-by channel being connected via a valve to the intake manifold, and the intake manifold configuration comprising a second blow-by channel, which runs from the first blow-by channel to the intake pipe. In this way, on the one hand, a more compact construction of the internal combustion engine is made possible and, on the other hand, the susceptibility to frost is minimized and thus sufficient crankcase ventilation is ensured. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037871 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an internal combustion engine | 2010-02-18 |
20100037872 | PREVENTING EGR SYSTEM SOOT CONTAMINATION - A diesel engine system is provided with an exhaust passage having a diesel particulate filter disposed in the passage. An exhaust gas recirculation passage is connected to the exhaust passage at a downstream location of the diesel particulate filter and in communication with the air intake passage. By locating the connection to the exhaust passage at a location downstream from the diesel particulate filter, the exhaust gas recirculation passage and the exhaust gas recirculation cooler disposed therein are isolated from soot contamination. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037873 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - In a method of operating an internal combustion engine having at least two combustion chambers, each combustion chamber contributes torque to the total torque of the internal combustion engine, and the internal combustion engine is designed in such a way that a quantity of exhaust gas can be recycled into combustion chambers. The method has the steps: (a) detecting the torque contributions of at least two combustion chambers, then (b) changing the quantity of exhaust gas recycled into the combustion chambers, the torque contribution of which has been detected in step (a), then (c) detecting the torque contributions of at least two combustion chambers, the torque contribution of which has been detected in step (a), then (d) determining the change in the torque contributions as a result of the change in the quantity of recycled exhaust gas, and then (e) outputting a signal as a function of the change in the torque contributions. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037874 | TWO-STROKE ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - A two-stroke internal combustion engine is provided. The engine includes a block defining a crankcase for enclosing a fuel mixture and a cylinder chamber formed at an end of a cylinder bore, an air passage in fluid communication with the cylinder bore, a scavenging transfer passage communicating between the crankcase and the cylinder chamber and having a primary transfer port in communication with a secondary transfer port, the secondary port having a first and a spaced-apart second window with a bridge spanning the space therebetween, and a piston slideably positioned in the cylinder bore and having a channel formed in a periphery of the piston and having a piston opening defined therein for providing selective communication between the crankcase and the transfer passage. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037875 | TWO CYCLE ENGINE AND TOOL - The invention provides a two cycle engine which can improve an output by effective scavenging. In a two cycle engine having an exhaust port provided in a side portion of a cylinder, and a scavenge air port provided in the side portion of the cylinder so as to be symmetrical with a plane passing through a center in a cylinder circumference direction of the exhaust port an axis extending to inside of the cylinder, the scavenge air port is structured such that an axis extending to inside of the cylinder from an opening of the scavenge air port in such a direction as to be away from the exhaust port of the cylinder, and is divided in an cylinder axis direction by a dividing portion. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037876 | Two-stroke internal combustion engine with valves for improved fuel efficiency - A two-stroke cycle internal combustion engine has a cylinder with a cylinder head closing off an end of the cylinder, a crankshaft and a piston connecting with the crankshaft to move the piston in a reciprocating movement within the cylinder. Intake and exhaust valves move into and out of a combustion chamber for openings and closures of the valves. A mixture of fuel and air is forced into the cylinder during an open interval of the intake valve beginning in the middle of the upstroke and terminating in a range of 20-60 degrees before top dead center to improve efficiency and choice of fuel by minimizing compressive forces of the piston during the upstroke. Timing of the closure of the intake valve may be delayed automatically with a reduction in crankshaft angular speed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037877 | TWO CYCLE ENGINE AND TWO CYCLE ENGINE TOOL - The invention provides a two cycle engine which effectively suppresses an intrusion of a combustion gas into a crank chamber. Further, the invention provides a two cycle engine tool provided with the two cycle engine mentioned above. An engine is provided with a cylinder having two scavenge air ports at different positions in a cylinder circumference direction, and scavenge air inflow ports communicating individually with these two scavenge air ports via a scavenge air passage, and a piston in which two scavenge air communication ports are formed at positions corresponding to the scavenge air inflow ports, and is structured to swirl the gas flowing into the piston from the cylinder through the scavenge air passage, in an upper portion of the internal space of the piston, and retains the gas in the upper portion of the internal space of the piston. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037878 | Methods and Apparatus for a Projectile Firing System - Methods and apparatus for firing a projectile according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a stock capable of holding a projectile, a spring attached to the stock such that stored elastic energy is used to impart a propulsive force to the projectile. The spring may also engage a retention device configured to hold the spring in a predetermined position thereby allowing elastic energy to be stored in the spring until the user desires to fire the projectile by disengaging the retention device. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037879 | Positive fit "lever" feed adapter for paintball gun - A positive fit feed adapter for use between a paintball loader and a paintball gun. The feed adapter includes a threaded connector formed on either the paintball gun or the paintball loader. The threaded connector includes a plurality of expansion slots that allow the outer diameter of the connector to expand or compress. The feed adapter further includes a collet having an internally threaded surface that is tapered from a first end to a second end. When the feed tube from the other of the paintball gun and the paintball loader is inserted into the threaded connector, the collet is tightened along the external threads to reduce the diameter of the connector to provide a positive fit between the paintball gun and the paintball loader. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037880 | SLURRY FOR SLICING SILICON INGOT AND METHOD FOR SLICING SILICON INGOT USING THE SAME - The invention is a slurry for slicing a silicon ingot, containing a basic material, such as an alkali metal hydroxide, abrasive powder and water, in which the slurry contains the basic material in an amount of from 2 to 6% by mass and glycerin in an amount of from 25 to 55% by mass, based on a total mass of components of the slurry excluding the abrasive powder. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037881 | Slicing method - The present invention provides a slicing method comprising winding a wire around a plurality of grooved rollers and pressing the wire against an ingot to be sliced into wafers while supplying a slurry for slicing to the grooved rollers and causing the wire to travel, wherein a supply temperature of the slurry for slicing is controlled, and slicing is performed in such a manner that the supply temperature of the slurry for slicing and a temperature of the ingot become at least 30° C. or above at end of slicing the ingot. As a result, there is provided the slicing method that can alleviate precipitous cooling of an ingot in the time close to end of slicing the ingot and thereby suppress production of a nano-topography when slicing the ingot by using a wire saw. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037882 | COOKTOP SAFETY ARRANGEMENT - An arrangement of cooperating cooktop devices includes a receiving device mounted to the bottom of cookware, and a support device extending above a heating element and adapted to be removably engaged with the receiving device so as to prevent displacement of the cookware from its supported position over the heating element. The support device is in the form of finger members ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037883 | WALL THIMBLE WITH OUTSIDE AIR INLET - An improved wall thimble as part of a venting apparatus for a heating appliance. Dual functionality is provided in a single wall thimble device by having a vent path for exhausting combustion by-products, and a separate air inlet path to draw in combustion air for use by the heating appliance. The wall thimble is preferably formed as a two-cylindrical part housing such that a first portion can be inserted into a second portion. When a smaller exhaust pipe is routed through the two-part housing, an annular region is formed between the exhaust pipe and the walls of the housing. A first air vent is formed in the first portion to draw combustion air into the annular region from outside. A second air vent is formed in the second portion to route the combustion air from the annular region out through the second air vent to be coupled with the combustion air inlet. A baffle is disposed in the first portion to preheat the combustion air. A duct assembly with an adjustable extension may be coupled to the second air vent to provide a below-grade installation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037884 | DUAL FUEL HEATER - A dual fuel heater can couple with one of two fuel sources operating at different pressures. The dual fuel heater can have a first fuel line, a second fuel line, a fluid flow controller, and a combustion chamber. The fluid flow controller can selectively permit flow of a first fuel to either the first fuel line or flow of a second fuel to the second fuel line. The first fuel line can be in communication with a first oxygen depletion sensor orifice and the second fuel line can be in communication with a second oxygen depletion sensor orifice. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037885 | Structure of meat roasting net for a roasting stove - In a structure of meat roasting net for a roasting stove, a metallic thin plate is provided with many protruding air vents, each of the areas between every two neighboring air vents is formed an oil guide channel with a smooth concave surface. By virtue that the structure of meat roasting net for a roasting stove of the present invention is formed undulated, it needs only be punched with a die for shaping; therefore, it not only is easy for manufacturing, but also can reduce working hour to lower the cost of manufacturing; the design of air vents renders fluent circulation of hot air to endue with better effect of roasting; and the oil guide channels with smooth concave surfaces render convenient cleansing of the structure of meat roasting net for a roasting stove. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037886 | FIREPLACE WITH ELECTROSTATICALLY ASSISTED HEAT TRANSFER AND METHOD OF ASSISTING HEAT TRANSFER IN COMBUSTION POWERED HEATING DEVICES - An apparatus enhances the efficiency of a combustion heating device such as a fireplace by incorporating an ionic gas propulsion mechanism (e.g., a corona discharge device) to transport ambient air through a heat exchanger. A heat exchanger is configured to warm the ambient air using both heat energy produced by the combustion process and/or by byproducts of the combustion, e.g., exhaust gases. Air scrubber functions collect particulates present in the air including combustion byproducts such as ash and soot. An audio modulator may be used to vary the high voltage applied to electrodes of the corona discharge electrodes to vary air velocity in response to an audio or similar control signal to induce a vibratory motion to the air, i.e., sound, in forms such as music or simulated natural noise, and/or to cancel or attenuate undesirable sounds and noises, such as chimney sounds. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037887 | Man Made Island With Solar Energy Collection Facilities - A man-made island adaptable for land-based operation holds solar energy collection facilities and is rotatable to optimize the angular orientation thereof relative to the position of the sun. A platform includes a large outer ring that floats on a fluid and a flexible cover is attached to the ring to define an airtight volume below the cover. A plurality of rows of solar radiation collector modules are located above the cover and carry steam generating heat pipes. The rows of modules are supported laterally above the cover by an upper support structure, either a space frame, a plurality of cables, or a honeycomb. A compressor creates an over-pressure within the enclosed volume to vertically support the cover and the other components mounted thereabove. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037888 | SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP ELECTRIC HEATING - A system for heating water including a water heater and a solar collector is provided. The water heater includes a water storage tank, a heating element positioned within the bottom end of the water tank and a lower thermostat configured to selectively activate the heating element as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of the thermostat. A tank heat exchanger is also positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The tank heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The solar collector is fluidly coupled to the tank heat exchanger of the water heater for circulating the fluid medium through the tank heat exchanger. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037889 | SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP HEATING - A water heater is disclosed. The water heater includes a water storage tank and a heat source positioned to heat water within the water storage tank. A heat exchanger is positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. A temperature sensor is positioned at an elevation above the heat exchanger for sensing a temperature of water within the tank. A control system is configured to selectively activate the heat source as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor. The heat source can be either a heating element positioned within the water storage tank, or a burner positioned to deliver products of combustion into a flue positioned within the tank for heating water within the water storage tank. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037890 | AEROSOLIZED FLUOROQUINOLONES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037891 | AIR DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR RESPIRATOR HOOD - A respirator assembly has a respirator hood having a front side that includes a visor and a back side that includes an air inlet opening. The respirator assembly also has a shape stable manifold having an air inlet conduit extending through the air inlet opening of the hood and having, within the hood, a plurality of air delivery conduits in fluid communication with the air inlet conduit. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037892 | INTERLOCK VESSEL FOR HYPERBARIC TRANSFER SYSTEM - An interlock vessel having an air-tight body with opposing ends. A portion of the body is designed to fit into a decompression (hyperbaric) chamber, wherein a diver or a patient undergoing a decompression treatment is positioned. The opposing ends are closed by pivotally moveable doors and locking assemblies that retain the doors in a closed position until the pressure inside the decompression chamber and the exterior of the chamber can be equalized. The outer door has two locking systems: (a) an interlock system and (b) a safety/delay locking system. Both locking assemblies are manually operated. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037893 | Apparatus Having Cross Conditioned Breathing Air - A self-contained breathing apparatus includes a tank of compressed air and an associated connector. A coaxial conduit extends from the connector to a face plate which might be used by a first responder. Air from the tank is coupled to the face plate via an internal conduit. Exhaled air from the face mask is carried away via an external conduit that surrounds the internal conduit, at least in part, and insulates the air being coupled to the face plate from ambient temperatures. The breathable air, flowing in the internal conduit also cools the exhaled air in the external conduit prior to that air flushing spaces between protective layers of the first responder's coat. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037894 | MANIFOLD FOR USE IN MEDICAMENT DISPENSER - There is provided a manifold for use in a medicament dispenser device for the delivery of medicament powder from an open blister pocket of a blister pack. The manifold comprises a body, the body defining a chimney having a chimney inlet and a chimney exit for directing airflow from the chimney inlet to the chimney exit; the body further defining a chamber having a chamber inlet and a chamber exit. The chimney exit and said chamber inlet lie side-by-side each other such that when said open blister pocket of said blister pack is positioned adjacent thereto said airflow may be directed from the chimney exit to the chamber inlet via the open blister pocket to entrain said medicament powder and enable transport thereof in the airflow from the chamber inlet to said chamber outlet. The chimney is arranged to create turbulence in the airflow at the open blister pocket. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037895 | DETERMINING SUITABLE VENTILATOR SETTINGS FOR PATIENTS WITH ALVEOLAR HYPOVENTILATION DURING SLEEP - A method and apparatus for determining suitable settings for a servo-ventilator to be used during sleep. Respiratory characteristics of a patient are measured during an awake learning period. With these measured characteristics, a target ventilation setting may be calculated by alternative methods. The calculated setting may then be used for enforcing a minimum ventilation during a treatment period where ventilatory support is provided with a servo-controlled ventilator. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037896 | AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A ventilator system is disclosed herein. The ventilator system includes a collapsible reservoir assembly comprising an outer reservoir and an inner reservoir disposed at least partially within the outer reservoir. The ventilator system also includes a source of gas pneumatically coupled with the outer reservoir, and a controller operatively connected to the source of gas. The controller is configured to regulate the transmission of gas from the source of gas to the outer reservoir in order to compress the inner reservoir and thereby automatically transfer the contents of the inner reservoir. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037897 | Nasal CPAP securement system - A nasal CPAP securement system which allows the gas delivery tube to swivel relative to the nasal cannula provided in the user's nose. The swivel connection allows the user to maintain multiple positions comfortably during sleep. The swivel also prevents the nasal cannula or nose pillows from becoming inadvertently dislodged during sleep. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037898 | TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE COMBINATION RADIAL SNAP AND BAYONET CANNULA CONNECTOR - A medical device tube having extended retention tabs with notches therein for improved coupling of an inner cannula connector to an outer cannula connector. The medical device tube comprises an outer cannula connector having retention tabs on an outer cannula connector flange attached to the proximal end of an outer cannula. The retention tabs maintain the snap ears of the inner cannula connector when the inner cannula connector is rotated whereby the notches substantially hold the snap ears. The snap ears may further be positioned in notches in the outer cannula flange when the snap ears lock onto the outer cannula connector flange. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037899 | Endotracheal tube fixation apparatus - The present invention relates to an endotracheal tube fixation apparatus, comprising an attracted element and a magnetic ring. The attracted element fixed on the endotracheal tube is made of magnetized substance and covered by a soft protection layer. The magnetic ring is provided with a plurality of thin-sliced magnetic elements which are spaced at intervals and enclosed by the soft protection layer. The magnetic ring is placed around the neck of a patient when in use, while the attracted element is intubated into the trachea of the patient together with the endotracheal tube and stays at the place matching correspondingly to the magnetic ring. The magnetic ring and the attracted element then attract each other, which enables a fixation of the endotracheal tube staying within a selected region. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037900 | Fallopian Tube Occlusion Devices and Methods - Occlusion device and method for occluding fallopian tubes comprising at least one looped wire adapted to be deployed within the fallopian tube. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037901 | Methods and devices for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea - A pharyngeal retractor device and implantation methods are provided for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The device includes a retracting element and a tissue engaging element that promotes tissue ingrowth around or onto the retracting element. The device is implanted in tissue space beneath the pharyngeal wall to alter the shape of the wall. The device may be implanted through the oral cavity alone or by using a trocar or a hand-held delivery system to deliver the device through the pharyngeal wall. Alternatively, the device may be implanted using an open, direct visualization approach from the side of a patient's neck. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037902 | WIRELESS INTERVENTIONAL DEVICE AND A SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION - The invention relate to an interventional device (I | 2010-02-18 |
20100037903 | Method for Preparing Flavorful and Aromatic Compounds - The invention provides a method of preparing a purified, pyrazine-containing aqueous composition by mixing a reducing sugar, a base, and an amino acid in water to produce a mixture; heating the mixture for a time and under conditions conducive to Maillard reactions such that a flavorful and aromatic aqueous solution is formed, the aqueous solution comprising a plurality of pyrazines and a first 4-methylimidazole concentration; distilling the aqueous solution to produce an aqueous distillate comprising a plurality of pyrazines and having a second 4-methylimidazole concentration lower than the first 4-methylimidazole concentration; and collecting the aqueous distillate. The invention also includes flavorful and aromatic aqueous compositions formed by this inventive method, as well as tobacco products (e.g., smokable materials, smoking articles, and smokeless tobacco) incorporating the flavorful and aromatic composition. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037904 | DOSING MACHINE FOR CONTROLLED DOSAGE OF PASTY PRODUCTS - Dosing machine for controlled dosage of pasty products, of the type with an agitator associated with a feed that includes an auger extension forming a compression feed chamber including a distributor with a plurality of distribution holes, a dosing device with on a fixed plate a corresponding first plurality of holes coinciding with the distribution holes and a corresponding second plurality of holes, parallel to the first and moved to one side on the plate, above the fixed plate a mobile dosing structure is installed that has an alternating drawer movement on the fixed plate with a reciprocal movement device for moving the dosing structure from a position above the distribution holes to a position above the second plurality of holes moved to the side of the auger and vice-versa, the dosing structure includes corresponding dosage chambers associated with the control dosing volume and density. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037905 | FILTER OR FILTER ELEMENT FOR TOBACCO SMOKE CIGARETTE CONTAINING SUCH A FILTER OR FILTER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A FILTER OR FILTER ELEMENT - The invention relates to a filter or filter element with a substantially cylindrical filter body, which contains, in particular, at least two different additives, the additives being located in at least two zones which are arranged one after the other in the longitudinal-axial direction of the filter body and/or in at least two zones, more particularly layers, which at least in sections lie one above the other in the radial direction of the filter body. The invention also relates to a filter or filter element for tobacco smoke, comprising a substantially cylindrical filter body that can be made from a material which in its initial state is flat, more particularly endlessly curled filaments, paper, fibrous webbing, textile material, non-woven and the like, the filter body comprising at least two zones which are arranged one after the other in the longitudinal-axial direction of the filter body, a tobacco-end zone containing an additive and a mouth-end zone being free from additive. The subject matter according to the invention permits better filtering of burnt products. The invention also relates to a method which is particularly suitable for producing filters or filter elements for tobacco smoke, in which method a filter body is provided with at least two different zones, the additive being applied to a flat starting material from which the filter body is formed in substantially parallel strips and/or in layers one above the other. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037906 | Pedicure file - The pedicure file includes a housing having a hollow interior, the housing being configured in an ovate-like shape. Two identically configured cap members are attached together to form the housing. Outer surfaces of the housing are designed to support removable and disposable abrasive pads thereon. The pads are employed to scrape away calluses from the skin. Ridge and gap structures disposed along the periphery of the outer surfaces to allow for easy placement and removal of the pads. A channel is formed around the housing to form an ergonomic gripping surface. A plurality of replacement pads are stored in the interior of the housing. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037907 | WIG AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME | 2010-02-18 |
20100037908 | Hair Enhancement Method and Apparatus with Hair Tracks - A method and an apparatus is provided for hair enhancement. The apparatus comprises an adjustable head cap having a rim and at least one strip disposed selectively around the rim. The strip is secured to the rim and extending away from it. The strip(s) is enabled to receive one or more hair pieces and hair tracks. The hair tracks are secured to the strips by interlocking the underside of their fastening component with a portion of the outwardly facing surface of the strip having a complementary design. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037909 | SUBSTANCES FOR DYEING KERATINOUS FIBERS - Disclosed are substances which contain unsaturated, non-aromatic dialdehydes of formula (Ia) and/or the tautomer (Ib) thereof, wherein R | 2010-02-18 |
20100037910 | APPLICATOR - The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a product onto keratin-containing fibers or fiber bunches, comprising at least one application element and at least one selection element. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037911 | MASCARA - The present invention relates to mascara. The mascara is configured to include: disk plates | 2010-02-18 |
20100037912 | DENTAL FLOSS APPARATUS - A dental floss apparatus comprises a body member and a shaft member. The body member comprises a broad proximal end portion and a narrow distal end portion. The broad proximal end portion comprises an attachment mechanism for attaching to an elongated handle member. The narrow distal end portion terminates in a protruding member. The shaft member comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion comprises a hollow portion for being removably received over the protruding member. The second end portion comprises a forked tip portion disposed at a pre-determined angle to an axial line connecting the first end portion and the second end portion. The forked tip portion comprises a flossing member disposed therebetween. The flossing member is capable of being energized by a power source and is further capable of motion in at least one direction on being energized by the power source. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037913 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING GLUE - A cleaning apparatus includes a heating device, a freezing device, and a conveying belt. The heating device includes a hot water source and a hot water container. The hot water container includes an exit shutter and defines a water inlet and a water outlet. The hot water source being communicated to the hot water container via the water inlet. The freezing device includes an aerosol spray system and a freezing container. The spray system includes a spray head. The freezing container includes an entrance shutter. The spray head is received in the freezing container. The conveying belt extends into the hot water container via the exit shutter and into the freezing container via the entrance shutter and thereby bridges the hot water container and the freezing container. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037914 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF FADED OR OXIDIZED ANODIZED ALUMINUM - The technology described herein provides an applicator pad, system, and method for the treatment of faded or oxidized anodized aluminum. The applicator pad includes a central foam core, and an outer cloth covering, the outer cloth covering being substantially smooth and disposed upon and securely adhered to the soft foam core, the outer cloth covering configured to receive and transfer a predetermined measure of polymer to the foam core and for direct application contact with the faded or oxidized anodized aluminum. The system for treating faded or oxidized anodized aluminum includes an applicator pad, a clear gloss, satin, or mat finish polymer, a polymer remover, a cloth, a sandpaper sheet, and an instructional guide. A method for treating faded or oxidized anodized aluminum includes utilizing an applicator pad and a clear gloss, satin, or mat finish polymer for removing the appearance of oxidation from anodized aluminum, elucidating the aluminum, and secondarily providing a protective coat. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037915 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING AIRBORNE DUST IN FLOOR MAINTENANCE MACHINES - Airborne dust is controlled and minimized by spraying a fine spray mist by nozzles ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037916 | TREATMENT DEVICE, TREATMENT METHOD, AND SURFACE TREATMENT JIG - The treatment device | 2010-02-18 |
20100037917 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING WASTEWATER IN DISHWASHERS - A device and method for handling waste water to-be-discharged out of a dishwashing machine that includes a pump well and a sump section, with the sump section communicating with the pump well in the lower regions of the dishwashing machine through an inflow section. The device also contains a valve located in or operating with the inflow section that blocks the influx of waste water from the pump well into the sump section when the valve is closed. The valve allows the influx of waste water from the pump well into the sump section when the valve is opened. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037918 | Container and process for cleaning and inspecting parts - The present invention is drawn to a wire container comprising a plurality of spring-like wires having wave patterns forming a part support that minimize contact points between the container and one or more contained parts when the container is subjected to a vibration causing the wires and the parts to move, thereby eliminating any fixed contact points between the part and the supporting part support. Another aspect of the current invention is a process for removing penetrant from parts comprising: placing one or more parts with penetrant applied in a container having spring-like wire with wave patterns forming a part support; oscillating the container during a cleaning process thereby compressing and expanding one or more spring-like wires thus exposing part surfaces and removing the penetrant from the parts. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037919 | Sample deposition device - A device for collecting a sample and for depositing the sample in a sample-receiving port of a measuring apparatus comprises a first connection element ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037920 | Method of cleaning and degassing a storage vessel - A sealed storage vessel containing volatile organic vapor over a bottom sludge layer is cleaned by (a) determining the level of free oil in the vessel and then using (b) either a two-stage or one-stage treatment regime, adding a cleaning agent thereto. If the free oil is greater than 2 volume percent the two-stage regime is used where an oil release agent is initially mixed with the sludge to separate the oil from solids in the sludge. The separated oil floats on the surface of water and is removed without substantially exposing the vessel's interior to the atmosphere, leaving within the vessel a mixture of water, solids, and trace amounts of hydrocarbons. Next, a predetermined amount of an emulsifying agent is added to substantially emulsify the trace hydrocarbons, so the level of volatile organic compounds remaining in the interior of the vessel is no greater than 5,000 ppmv, measured as methane, at least one hour after adding the emulsifying agent. If the free oil is less than 2 volume percent, the one-stage treatment regime is employed by only adding the emulsifying agent to achieve this same level of volatile organic compounds. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037921 | PROBE WASHING CUPS AND METHODS - The invention provides probe washing cups and methods. A probe washing cup has a washing well and a waste cup. A drying section is disposed between an open end of the probe washing cup and an inlet plane of the washing well. The drying section has a channel that is aligned with the washing well. The channel has an opening for receiving the probe therethrough. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037922 | APPARATUS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM FLUID FLOW RATES RELATIVE TO A PROXIMITY HEAD IN PROCESSING OF A WAFER SURFACE BY A MENISCUS - Conditioning fluid flow into a proximity head is provided for fluid delivery to a wafer surface. An upper plenum connected to a plurality of down flow bores is supplied by a main bore. The down flow bores provide fluid into the upper plenum, and a resistor bore is connected to the upper plenum. The resistor bore receives a resistor having a shape so as to limit flow of the fluid through the resistor bore. A lower plenum connected to the resistor bore is configured to receive fluid from the resistor bore as limited by the resistor for flow to a plurality of outlet ports extending between the lower plenum and surfaces of the head surface. Fluid flowing through the upper plenum, the resistor bore with the resistor and the lower plenum is substantially conditioned to define a substantially uniform fluid outflow from the plurality of outlet ports, across the width of the proximity head. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037923 | REMOVABLE DISHWASHER FILTRATION SYSTEM - A dishwasher having a removable filtration system includes a main coarse filter screen having a central opening for removably fitting the filter screen around a water distribution manifold. The filter screen includes an outer circumferential rim portion have an elastomeric seal over-molded thereto which is press-fit into a channel in a lower sump unit such that the filter screen is suspended over a sump enclosure. A finer, secondary strainer extends through the filter screen and provides secondary filtering of washing fluid entering the sump enclosure through the filter screen. Preferably, the filtration system also includes a non-removable or backup strainer which provides coarse straining of washing fluid should a user fail to properly reinstall the removable filter screen and/or the secondary strainer. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037924 | SYSTEM FOR REDUCING DEPOSITS ON A COMPRESSOR - An embodiment of the present invention provides a water wash system that may mix a cleaning fluid with at least one chemical agent to form a cleaning solution. The cleaning solution may reduce the corrosives on components of a compressor. The cleaning solution may be an mildly acidic solution to reduce corrosion of a caustic nature. Alternatively, the cleaning solution may be a mildly basic solution to reduce corrosion of an acidic nature. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037925 | ROTARY OR LINEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE CONFIGURED TO CLEAN BEVERAGE BOTTLES DISPOSED UPSIDE-DOWN WHICH MACHINE INCLUDES APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ROTARY OR LINEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE IN A FILLING PLANT AND ROTARY OR LINEAR CONTAINER CLEANING MACHINE CONFIGURED TO CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE CONTAINER CLEANING MACHINE - A rotary or linear beverage bottle cleaning machine configured to clean beverage bottles disposed upside-down which machine includes apparatus for cleaning rotary or linear beverage bottle cleaning machine in a filling plant and rotary or linear container cleaning machine configured to clean containers with apparatus for cleaning the container cleaning machine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037926 | FILTER FLOSSER - Filter Flosser is a tool designed for cleaning cartridge filters that are used in pools, spas and industrial filtration systems. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037927 | DEVICE FOR BLOCKING FLUID PASSAGE THROUGH A TUBULAR PART BY MEANS OF A CHECK VALVE, PARTICULARLY IN A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A tubular part is provided for a household appliance and includes a portion for operating with fluid. A check valve formed with an elastically compressible hollow cylindrical insertion body is inserted in the tubular part, which is configured as a receiving part and comprises a fluid passage and a contact region serving as a valve seat, the insertion body at the end thereof opposite the contact region of the fluid passage carrying a sealing element. Due to the insertion body being elastically compressed in the receiving part and thereby fixed in the axial position, the sealing element rests against the contact region such that fluid passage is possible only in the direction from the receiving part to the insertion body, while the opposite direction is substantially blocked. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037928 | Umbrella - An umbrella that has a shaft and a plurality of bows pivotally connected to the shaft. A plurality of ribs are slideably positioned on the shaft and pivotally connected to the bows. A cover is positioned on the bows and the cover is designed to protect a user from moisture. An insert is positioned on at least one of the ribs and the insert is disposed to receive a hold a towel on the rib. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037929 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT - The invention relates to a protective element, especially a suspended protective element for using as a parasol or an umbrella, comprising a vertical pole, a protective cover element, and a holding structure connected to the vertical pole. The holding structure is rotatably mounted in relation to the vertical pole, and the rotational axis of the support extends at least approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vertical pole. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037930 | Collapsible Support Structure - A collapsible support structure comprises a plurality of interconnected substantially triangular frame sections connected by flexible joints at corners thereof. At least some of the interconnected frame sections share a collapsible tubular member as one side of the interconnected triangular frame sections and at least some of the ends of rigid tubular members of the interconnected frame sections are disposed between adjacent shared collapsible tubular members. An elongated flexible tensioning member extends through the shared collapsible tubular members and between the ends of the rigid tubular members disposed between adjacent shared collapsible tubular members. The rigid tubular members of some of the interconnected frame sections form a frame roof with ends thereof tied to form a flexible joint at the apex frame roof. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037931 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Electric Power Using Solar Energy - In a method and apparatus for generating electric power using solar energy, a solar energy collecting unit collects solar energy to generate a first power. A thermoelectric semiconductor unit generates a second power from heat dissipated by the solar energy collecting unit. A circuit unit is coupled to the solar energy collecting unit and the thermoelectric semiconductor unit for receiving the first power and the second power and for providing a power output obtained from the first power and the second power. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037932 | SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUS TABBING AND STRINGING OF SOLAR CELLS - A method for stringing photovoltaic (PV) cells together and a system for the combined tabbing and stringing of photovoltaic (PV) cells for assembly into solar cell arrays. Multiple ribbons are first soldered simultaneously (or nearly so) to the front and back surfaces of individual PV cells (tabbing). After tabbing, PV cells are then loaded into a stringer subsystem which solders the front side ribbons of a first PV cell to the back side ribbons of the neighboring PV cell to form strings of PV cells wired in series. The tabber stringer system then loads completed strings into a frame containing a solar cell array being manufactured. The dual-ribbon method of PV cell interconnection reduces the electrical resistance between the cells in a string, thereby raising the solar cell array output power. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037933 | SOLAR CELL PANELS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A solar cell panel and method of forming a solar cell panel. The method includes a: forming an electrically conductive bus bar on a top surface of a bottom cover plate; forming an electrically conductive contact frame proximate to a bottom surface of a top cover plate, the top cover plate transparent to visible light; and placing an array of rows and columns of solar cell chips between the bottom cover plate and the top cover plate, each solar cell chip of the array of solar cell chips comprising an anode adjacent to a top surface and a cathode adjacent to a bottom surface of the solar cell chip, the bus bar electrically contacting each anode of each solar cell chip of the array of solar cell chips and the contact frame contacting each anode of each solar cell chip of the array of solar cell chips. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037934 | SOLAR ENERGY SYSYEM - A solar energy system includes a reflecting unit, a heat absorber and a first solar panel. The reflecting unit having a photovoltaic cell with a first energy band gap and a reflecting surface reflects or focuses sunlight. The reflecting unit converts the sunlight with a wavelength shorter than or equal to x nm into electric energy according to the first energy band gap, and reflects or focuses the sunlight with a wavelength longer than x nm onto the heat absorber and the first solar panel. The heat absorber converts the sunlight that has a wavelength longer than or equal to y nm and is reflected by the reflecting unit into thermal energy. The first solar panel having a photovoltaic cell with a second energy band gap converts the sunlight penetrating the heat absorber and having a wavelength shorter than or equal to z nm into electric energy. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037935 | Concentrated Photovoltaic System Modules Using III-V Semiconductor Solar Cells - A solar cell module to convert light to electricity. The module may include a housing with a first side and an opposing spaced-apart second side. A plurality of lenses may be positioned on the first side of the housing, and a plurality of solar cell receivers may be positioned on the second side of the housing. Each of the plurality of solar cell receivers may include a III-V compound semiconductor multifunction solar cell. Each may also include a bypass diode coupled with the solar cell. At least one optical element may be positioned above the solar cell to guide the light from one of the lenses onto the solar cell. Each of said solar cell receivers may be disposed in an optical path of one of the lenses. The lens and the at least one optical element may concentrate the light onto the respective solar cell by a factor of 1000 or more to generate in excess of 25 watts of peak power. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037936 | SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLIES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLIES - Solar cell assemblies and method of making solar cell assemblies. The method, including: fabricating solar cell chips on solar cell wafers; dicing the solar cell wafers into individual solar cell chips; packaging the individual solar cell chips in molded plastic packages to form solar cell chip packages; and mounting on and electrically connecting one or more of the solar cell chip packages to a printed circuit board. The assemblies including a printed circuit board; one or more solar cell chip packages mounted on and electrically connected to the printed circuit board, each of said one or more solar chip packages comprising a solar cell chip and a lead frame encapsulated in a molded plastic body, top surfaces the solar cell chips exposed in top surfaces of the molded plastic bodies. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037937 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH PATTERNED CONTACTS - Photovoltaic cells and processes that mitigate recombination losses of photogenerated carriers are provided. To reduce recombination losses, diffuse doping layers in active photovoltaic (PV) elements are coated with patterns of dielectric material(s) that reduce contact between metal contacts and the active PV element. Various patterns can be utilized, and one or more surfaces of the PV element can be coated with one or more dielectrics. Vertical Multi-Junction photovoltaic cells can be produced with patterned PV elements, or unit cells. While patterned PV elements can increase series resistance of VMJ photovoltaic cells, and patterning one or more surfaces in the PV element can add complexity to a process utilized to produce VMJ photovoltaic cells, reduction of carrier losses at diffuse doping layers in a PV element increases efficiency of photovoltaic cells, and thus provide with PV operational advantages that outweigh increased manufacturing complexity. System to fabricate the photovoltaic cells is provided. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037938 | POWER SOURCE - Process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, and improvements thereto, with particular regard to generating electrical power. Representatively, the method can include: increasing temperature of a surface to produce radiation, a portion of the radiation having an infrared wavelength and a portion of the radiation having a wavelength shorter than the infrared wavelength; reflecting the infrared wavelength portion of the radiation emanating from said surface Surface back toward said surface; and collecting the shorter wavelength portion of the radiation in a photovoltaic device to generate electrical power. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037939 | METHODS OF FABRICATING SOLAR CELL CHIPS - A method of fabricating solar cell chips. The method includes creating an integrated circuit chip process route for fabricating integrated circuit chips using integrated circuit wafers in an integrated circuit fabrication facility; creating a solar cell process route for fabricating solar cells using solar cell wafers in the integrated circuit fabrication facility; releasing integrated circuit chip wafers and solar cell wafers into tool queues of tools of the an integrated circuit fabrication facility; and processing the solar cell wafers on at least some tools of the integrated circuit fabrication facility used to process the integrated circuit wafers. Also the process used to fabricate the solar cell chips. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037940 | STACKED SOLAR CELL - A solar cell including a first semiconductor layer formed by sequentially stacking a positive (P) layer, an intrinsic (I) layer and a negative (N) layer, wherein the P layer comprises amorphous silicon carbide and at least one of the I and N layers comprises micro-crystalline silicon. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037941 | COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Methods and compositions for making photovoltaic devices are provided. A metal that is reactive with silicon is placed in contact with the n-type silicon layer of a silicon substrate. The silicon substrate and reactive metal are fired to form a silicide contact to the n-type silicon layer. A conductive metal electrode is placed in contact with the silicide contact. A silicon solar cell made by such methods is also provided. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037942 | COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Photovoltaic cells, including silicon solar cells, and methods and compositions for making such photovoltaic cells are provided. A silicon substrate having an n-type silicon layer is provided with a silicon nitride layer, a reactive metal in contact with said silicon nitride layer, and a non-reactive metal in contact with the reactive metal. This assembly is fired to form a low Shottky barrier height contact comprised of metal nitride, and optionally metal silicide, on the silicon substrate, and a conductive metal electrode in contact with said low Shottky barrier height contact. The reactive metal may be titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, and tantalum, and combinations thereof, and the non-reactive metal may be silver, tin, bismuth, lead, antimony, arsenic, indium, zinc, germanium, nickel, phosphorus, gold, cadmium, berrylium, and combinations thereof. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037943 | VERTICAL MULTIJUNCTION CELL WITH TEXTURED SURFACE - Systems and methods that mitigate bulk recombination losses in a vertical multi junction (VMJ) cell via a texturing on a light receiving surface. The textures can be in form of cavity shaped grooves, and a plane containing repetitive cross section configurations thereof is substantially perpendicular to the direction of stacking the unit cells that form the VMJ. Incident light can be refracted in the plane that includes the cross section configurations and away from the p+ and n+ diffused doped regions. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037944 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH BUFFER ZONE - Systems and methods that provide a barrier for protection of active layers associated with a vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell. Buffer zone(s) in form of an inactive layer(s) arrangement safe guard the active layers against induced stress or strain resulting from external forces/thermal factors (e.g., welding). The buffer zone can be in form of a rim on a surface of an end layer of a cell unit, to act as a protective boundary for such active layer, and to further partially frame the VMJ cell for ease of handling and transportation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037945 | BLACK-CERAMIC-DECORATED SOLAR CELL MODULE - The electrode parts of a solar cell module which differ in color form other parts of the module are hidden without increasing the number of module assembly/production steps to thereby enable the whole CIS based thin-film solar cell module to have an even color throughout and hence an improved appearance. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037946 | Solar Cell Element and Method for Manufacturing Solar Cell Element - [Object] To provide a method for manufacturing a solar cell element including a semiconductor substrate that includes a high-concentration dopant layer located near the surface of the semiconductor substrate and a low-concentration dopant layer located more inside the semiconductor substrate than the high-concentration dopant layer | 2010-02-18 |
20100037947 | Thin film type solar cell and method for manufacturing the same - A thin film type solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, the thin film type solar cell comprising a first electrode in a predetermined pattern on a substrate; a first semiconductor layer on the first electrode; a second electrode in a predetermined pattern on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer on the second electrode; and a third electrode in a predetermined pattern on the second semiconductor layer, the first and third electrodes being electrically connected with each other, wherein a first solar cell is composed of a combination of the first electrode, the first semiconductor layer, and the second electrode; a second solar cell is composed of a combination of the second electrode, the second semiconductor layer, and the third electrode; and the first and second solar cells are connected in parallel, whereby it is possible to realize improved efficiency of the entire thin film type solar cell without performing a process for a current matching between the first and second solar cells. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037948 | SOLAR CELLS PROVIDED WITH COLOR MODULATION AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Solar cells provided with color modulation and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion layer and a color-modulating layer provided over the photoelectric conversion layer. The photoelectric conversion layer is employed for generating electrical energy from incident light and the color-modulating layer is used to modulate colorful appearance. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037949 | DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND A WORKING ELECTRODE THEREOF - A dye sensitized solar cell contains a working electrode including a filamentous conductive substrate and a sensitized semi-conductor film, in which the sensitized semi-conductor film has a porous film structure, which is made of semi-conductor particles of different sizes absorbed with sensitizing dye molecules. The sensitized semi-conductor film is coated over the outer surface of the filamentous conductive substrate. The filamentous conductive substrate has rich source and small volume, and is easy to be deformed, convenient for processing, and assessable for series-parallel connection. Therefore, the solar cell is suitable for narrow and irregular-shaped space that needs specific driving power. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037950 | Method For The Production Of Mechanically Prestressed Solar Cell Composites And Also A Mechanically Prestressed Solar Cell Module - The present invention relates to a method for the production of a solar cell composite which has a solar cell which is applied on a substrate and/or is covered by a superstrate, the substrate and/or the superstrate being connected to the solar cell via a fixing. The substrate and/or superstrate thereby has a higher thermal coefficient of expansion than the solar cell, higher process temperatures being applied during the production method before the fixing of the solar cell on the substrate and/or the superstrate. After curing of the fixing and cooling to room temperature, the solar cell is under tangential pressure which emanates from the substrate and/or superstrate and is transmitted to the solar cell by the fixing, which pressure endows the entire solar cell composite with significantly increased stability. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037951 | MULTI-ELEMENT METAL POWDERS FOR SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Disclosed are methods of making multi-element, finely divided, metal powders containing one or more reactive metals and one or more non-reactive metals. Reactive metals include metals or mixtures thereof from titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb), vanadium (V), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn), and iron (Fe). Non-reactive metals include metals or mixtures such as silver (Ag), tin (Sn), bismuth (Bi), lead (Pb), antimony (Sb), zinc (Zn), germanium (Ge), phosphorus (P), gold (Au), cadmium (Cd), berrylium (Be), tellurium (Te). | 2010-02-18 |
20100037952 | Selective Emitter Solar Cell and Fabrication Method Thereof - A fabrication method of a selective emitter solar cell, including: forming a selective emitter solar cell base having a buried grid electrode; forming an anti-reflection layer on the emitter surface of the solar cell base; forming a bus-bar on the anti-reflection layer; and connecting the buried grid electrode with the bus-bar in the traversing direction underneath through the anti-reflection layer. Accordingly, the invention provides a selective emitter solar cell. With the method of the invention, emitters and bus-bars are made separately, the width of the emitters can be reduced according to actual needs, the area that is unnecessarily taken may be reduced, the effective area for a solar cell panel to receive sunlight may be increased. The invention improves conversion efficiency of a selective emitter solar cell panel from 16.5% to 18% or more. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037953 | Device for focusing reflected light from a parabolic trough reflector onto focal points in a longitudinal direction - A device for focusing reflected light from a trough reflector onto a focal point in a longitudinal direction is disclosed. The device includes a focusing device disposed on a focal line of the trough reflector, the focusing device forming a longitudinal focal point with high light intensity in overlapping relationship to a transverse focus point provided by the trough reflector. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037954 | FLAT LIGHT CONCENTRATION DEVICE WITH REDUCED THICKNESS - A light concentration device includes: a plate including two principal faces and an edge between the two principal faces, a refractive index gradient existing between the two principal faces, and a diffraction grating functioning in reflection or semi-reflection that cooperates with one of the principal faces of the plate having the highest refractive index, the principal face having the lowest refractive index forming a front entry face for the light, at least one exit zone for the light being disposed on the edge. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037955 | NANOSIZED PARTICLES OF BENZIMIDAZOLONE PIGMENTS - A nanoscale pigment particle composition includes an organic benzimidazolone pigment, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound, wherein the benzimidazolone pigment associates non-covalently with the sterically bulky stabilizer compound that is an alkylated derivative of an aromatic acid; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037956 | SOLENOID VALVE HAVING A TWO PIECE MOVING VALVE ELEMENT - A system and method for operating a solenoid valve is disclosed. The solenoid valve is operated by moving a first valve element ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037957 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF AN ELECTROPNEUMATIC VALVE OF A PRESSURE MEDIUM-ACTUATED POSITION CONTROLLER - A device for activating an electropneumatic valve of a pressure medium-operated position controller, in which the valve is activated by a manipulated variable. To achieve a blocking fail-safe behavior in case of a failure of a pressure medium, the device includes means for detecting the current position of a booster stage downstream of the valve and assigning the manipulated variable based on the detected position, and means for measuring a first variable to be influenced by the position controller. The device includes an evaluation unit configured to determine an expected directional reaction of the first variable to the assigned manipulated variable, compare the expected reaction with the measured reaction, determine a pressure medium failure as a fault situation if the expected reaction does not coincide with the measured reaction, and assign, as a new manipulated variable for the valve, an emergency signal generating a blocking fail-safe behavior of the valve. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037958 | Gas Delivery Method & Device - Gas is delivered to a locus from a gas delivery device ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037959 | METHOD FOR SUPPLYING PROCESS GAS, SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING PROCESS GAS, AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING OBJECT TO BE PROCESSED - A method of supplying a process gas comprises a step in which there is generated a process gas that is polymerizable depending on a temperature, and a step in which the thus generated process gas is supplied to a processing apparatus | 2010-02-18 |
20100037960 | Versatile Emergency Shutdown Device Controller Implementing a Pneumatic Test for a System Instrument Device - A multi-functional or versatile emergency shutdown valve controller may be used in various different emergency shutdown configurations to enable the testing of different types and configurations of emergency shutdown devices and the supporting equipment associated therewith. In one example, a digital valve controller for use with an emergency shutdown valve includes two pressure sensors and is adapted to be connected to a pneumatic valve actuator and to a solenoid valve device to assist in the on-line testing of the valve actuator as well as in the on-line testing of the solenoid valve. To perform testing of the solenoid valve, the valve controller may measure the pressure at different ports of the solenoid valve as the solenoid valve is actuated for a very short period of time. The valve controller may determine whether the solenoid device is fully functional or operational based on the derivative of the difference between the measured pressure signals, i.e., based on the rate of change of the difference between the measured pressure signals over time. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037961 | Flow Compensated Proportional Bypass Valve Combined With a Control Valve - A common regulator valve is provided for a variable displacement pump fuel metering scheme in which the common regulator valve both controls working output to a pump actuator to control displacement of the variable displacement pump and also to control bypass of excess fuel flow. The regulator valve also includes a differential piston which generates a compensation force off of the bypass flow in order to compensate for changes in spring force and flow reaction force at different system pressures and operational states. As a result, errors in the metered fuel flow can be either eliminated or substantially reduced. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037962 | RAINWATER STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The Rainbank is a rain distribution system that provides a cost-effective alternative to the collection and distribution of rainwater for municipalities. The Rainbank includes temporary storage capacity using a disposable flexible bag acting as a container to capture and collect rainwater and alleviate burdens on municipal water treatment works. The bag is protected in a simple, easy-to-manufacture, foldable structure. The structure allows for a distant overflow feature, a locking mechanism, filters, debris protection, and easy access to and removal of the bag. A thick, rigid backboard can also be slid into the bag to alleviate strain on the support structure. The fixed structure also can be closed between use periods to protect the system, help reduce the impact of the system on the environment, and allow the surface area grass below the support structure to regenerate. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037963 | PROCESS-LIQUID SUPPLY MECHANISM AND PROCESS-LIQUID SUPPLY METHOD - A process-liquid supply part includes: a supply tank configured to contain a process liquid; a level gauge pipe connected to the supply tank, the level gauge pipe being provided with level sensors for detecting a remaining amount of the process liquid contained in the supply tank; and a measuring part configured to measure a remaining amount of the process liquid based on signals from the level sensors provided on the level gauge pipe. Connected to the supply tank are a process-liquid supply pipe configured to drain the process liquid contained in the supply tank, and a process-liquid return pipe configured to introduce the process liquid drained through the process-liquid supply pipe to the supply tank. A connection pipe, in which an openable and closable valve is provided, disposed between the process-liquid supply pipe or the process-liquid return pipe and the level gauge pipe. | 2010-02-18 |