08th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140048014 | Crystal Growth Apparatus - An apparatus for crystal growth including a source chamber configured to contain a source material, a growth chamber, a passage for transport of vapour from the source chamber to the growth chamber, and a support provided within the growth chamber that is configured to support a seed crystal. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the support is greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the growth chamber. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048015 | SCREEN INSERT FOR A POWDER CHAMBER OF A POWDER SUPPLYING DEVICE - The invention relates to a screen insert ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048016 | MICROWAVE PLASMA REACTOR FOR MANUFACTURING SYNTHETIC DIAMOND MATERIAL - A microwave plasma reactor for manufacturing synthetic diamond material via chemical vapour deposition, the microwave plasma reactor comprising:
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20140048017 | Dispensing Device for Animal Consumables and Methods of Using the Same - Systems and methods of providing an edible consumable substance to an animal, and methods of training an animal, including the provision of a housing with an edible substance therein, a dispensing member provided at one end of the housing, the dispensing member having at least one aperture through which the edible substance is dispensed, a pushing member provided inside the housing to push the edible substance in a direction of the dispensing member, and a control interface to control the movement of the pushing member such that a user can control an amount of the edible substance that is provided to the animal through the dispensing member. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048018 | DEGRADABLE ANIMAL CHEW TOY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A chew for a domestic animal comprises one or more sheets of a chewable bovine rawhide formed into a shape suitable for chewing by a domestic animal, wherein the one or more sheets has a mass loss of at least 45% as measured by the Degradability Standard Test Protocol. The bovine rawhide is made with a process that includes treatment with an enzyme. A process of making a pet chew from a split bovine hide comprises treating the split bovine hide with an enzyme solution. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048019 | ELECTRONIC FENCE APPARATUS USING GPS - Disclosed is an electronic fence apparatus using a GPS, which sets a boundary of an activity area of an animal by using GPS information, determines a position of the animal, and prevents the animal from escaping from the set activity area by applying a vibration or an electronic stimulation when the animal approaches the boundary of the activity area. Accordingly, it is possible to inform the user of a state of the animal while controlling the animal not to escape from a predetermined area by setting the electronic fence through GPS information, detecting the position of the animal, and generating a sound or applying the vibration or the electronic stimulation to the animal when the animal approaches the electronic fence. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048020 | TUBE SHEET OF STEAM GENERATOR HAVING ANTICORROSIVE LAYER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a tube sheet of a steam generator installed to support a tube of the steam generator, and a manufacturing method thereof, particularly, a tube sheet of a steam generator having an anticorrosive layer and a manufacturing method thereof. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048021 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETROFITTING LIQUID VAPORIZERS WITH LANCES OF DIFFERENT SHAPES - Methods for retrofitting vaporizers to have lances of a different cross sectional shape than lances previously installed in the vaporizers without having to carry out extensive modifications to manifolds that are attached to the lances or without using coupling tubes that transition from a first cross sectional shape to a second cross sectional shape. Plated lances for retrofitting a vaporizer. The plated lances include lances connected to a plate having an orifice configured so that fluid flows through the orifice into a lumen of the lance. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048022 | ENGINE SYSTEM WITH REFORMER - An engine system includes a reformer for driving an engine by supplying the engine with a reformed fuel which the reformer reforms from a pre-reformed fuel. The reformer includes a reforming catalyst for reforming the pre-reformed fuel by a water vapor reforming reaction. The engine system also includes a pre-reformed fuel supply adjustment unit for supplying the pre-reformed fuel to the reformer. The reformer includes an extremity portion provided in an engine cylinder. The pre-reformed fuel supply adjustment unit supplies the pre-reformed fuel to the reformer during a suction stroke of the engine, and the reformed fuel is directly supplied from the reformer into the engine cylinder. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048023 | FEED FORWARD CONTROL FOR ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE OPERATION - Periodic torque disturbances that affect cylinder valve operation are anticipated, and an appropriate reaction torque is provided by an electric motor to counteract the periodic torque disturbances to position a cylinder valve at a desired position. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048024 | HYDRAULIC VALVE TRAIN OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention proposes a subassembly of a hydraulic variable valve train of an internal combustion engine, having a guide bushing ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048025 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a valve timing control apparatus employing a helical torsion spring attached at one end to a vane rotor and attached at the other end to a housing, for biasing the vane rotor relative to the housing in a specified phase-change direction under a preload, adjacent coils of the torsion spring being brought into contact with each other at a part of the torsion spring in a circumferential direction under a state where the torsion spring is loaded, a back-pressure relief passage is configured to discharge working oil in a back-pressure chamber of a lock mechanism. The back-pressure relief passage is provided at a predetermined circumferential position that goes across a coil-to-coil contact part that the adjacent coils of the torsion spring are brought into contact with each other when the vane rotor rotates relative to the housing by a maximum angular displacement. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048026 | VARIABLE VALVE DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable valve actuation device for an internal combustion engine includes a variable valve timing mechanism and a valve timing restricting mechanism. When the operating state of the variable valve timing mechanism is in the phase restricting state and the operating state of the variable valve timing mechanism is changed to the phase releasing state on the basis of pressing the accelerator pedal, a torque limiting control is then performed to limit an increase in the torque of the internal combustion engine. With this control the rate of increase of the torque is set less than the rate of increase of the torque corresponding to the operation of pressing the accelerator pedal by retarding and correcting the ignition timing. Thus, when the operating state of the variable valve timing mechanism is changed from the phase restricting state to the phase releasing state, thereby reducing discomfort experienced by the driver. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048027 | HOUSING BELL WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR HAVING A FLANGED COVER - A pressure accumulator for a camshaft phaser of an internal combustion engine, including a housing that accommodates a piston and forms a cavity fillable with a hydraulic fluid. The cavity is configured as a hole and is closed by a cover on at least one side so as to be fluid-tight, whereby the cover is fastened to the housing by a flanged connection. A method for the production of a pressure accumulator for a camshaft phaser, including a pressure accumulator that forms a cavity, whereby a piston is placed into the cavity, and subsequently, a cover is put in place over the cavity—sealing it off towards the outside—in such a way that a material portion of the housing or of the cover creates such a positive connection between the cover and the housing that the cover is affixed in its position relative to the housing. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048028 | LIFTER GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A lifter guide includes a lifter guide body having an outer surface and an inner surface that extend from a first end to a second end. The inner surface defines at least one push rod passage. A plurality of compression members are provided at the first end. The plurality of compression members project proudly from the first end. The plurality of compression members are configured and disposed to be compressed by a cylinder head to retain the lifter guide in a cylinder block. The lifter guide is devoid of mechanical fasteners. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048029 | PROCESS FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE SUPPLIED WITH A FUEL CONTAINING A CATALYST FOR REGENERATING A PARTICULATE FILTER - The invention relates to a process for operating an internal combustion engine of a vehicle equipped with an exhaust system comprising a catalysed particulate filter in which the engine is supplied with a fuel containing a catalyst for regenerating the particulate filter. The process is characterized in that the concentration of catalyst in the fuel varies discontinuously. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048030 | PLASMA GENERATION DEVICE - In an plasma generation device | 2014-02-20 |
20140048031 | Device and Method for Starting an Internal Combustion Engine Arranged in a Vehicle - A system and method are provided for starting an internal-combustion engine arranged in a vehicle equipped with an electric machine that at least temporarily drives the internal-combustion engine and a first electrical energy storage unit. An adjusting unit is provided by which the electric machine is connectable with the first storage unit. The adjusting unit is configured to detect at least one defined internal-combustion engine operating state and/or at least one defined vehicle operating state and, at least as a function of the detected internal-combustion engine operating state and/or the detected vehicle operating state, for adjusting an electric quantity which determines an electric power drawn from the first storage unit by the electric machine when driving the internal-combustion engine, or for itself adjusting the drawn electric power. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048032 | INTAKE APPARATUS - An intake apparatus that mounts an air cleaner and an outdoor air duct inside an engine room and ensures space for maintenance that includes: a bottomed tubular case having an opened end and formed with an inflow port; a cover formed with an outflow port and configured to close the opened end of the case; an air cleaner disposed between the case and the cover and provided with a filter member dividing an interior of the air cleaner into a clean side positioned on the inflow port side and a dust side positioned on the outflow port side; and an outdoor air duct configured to introduce outdoor air into the air cleaner. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048033 | CYLINDER HEAD AND METHOD - A cylinder head is formed by positioning a clad preform including a first and second layer in a casting die cavity with the second layer in communication with the die cavity and the first layer facing outwardly to define a combustion surface. Molten material provided to the die cavity is solidified to form a cast portion metallurgically bonded to the second layer. An aperture of the preform forms a port in fluid communication with a passage of the cast portion. A plurality of dome-shaped preforms may define the combustion chambers of a cylinder head formed by the method. The preform may define a cylinder head face. The first layer may be a steel-based layer, and the second layer and cast portion may be aluminum-based, such that the first layer and combustion surface has higher thermal fatigue strength relative to the cast portion. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048034 | System and Method for Enhancing Vehicle Performance - A system and a method for improving fuel efficiency of an engine include the application of at least a pair of magnets coupled to opposite sides of a crankcase ventilation passageway and oriented substantially parallel to each other such that an attractive magnetic force is applied transverse to the passageway. The magnetic force causes realignment of lubricant molecules such that the lubricant molecules substantially cover fuel molecules to increase the compression ratio of the engine thereby improving the fuel efficiency. A system for enhancing brake performance and a magnet installation kit are also disclosed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048035 | INJECTION VALVE - An injection valve for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine comprises a valve seat, a valve element, at least one injection opening formed in the valve seat and leading to the combustion chamber, the at least one injection opening opened or closed by a stroke motion of the valve element, a catalytic coating provided in a region of the injection valve which faces the combustion chamber, and at least one protuberance which is elongated in a direction of the combustion chamber and projects into the combustion chamber. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048036 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048037 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING THE FORMATION OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN DURING COMBUSTION OF ENGINES - The present disclosure is directed to various embodiments of systems and methods for reducing the production of harmful emissions in combustion engines. One method includes correlating combustion chamber temperature to acceleration of a power train component, such as a crankshaft. Once the relationship between acceleration/deceleration of the component and combustion temperature are known, an engine control module can be configured to adjust combustion parameters to reduce combustion temperature when acceleration data indicates peak combustion temperature is approaching a harmful level, such as a level conducive to the formation of undesirable oxides of nitrogen. Various embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein can employ injectors with integrated igniters providing efficient injection, ignition, and complete combustion of various types of fuels. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048038 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An object of this invention is to accurately detect a sensitivity abnormality of an in-cylinder pressure sensor over a wide operating range without using other sensor outputs or the like. Based on only the output of an in-cylinder pressure sensor | 2014-02-20 |
20140048039 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN IGNITION SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND AN IGNITION SYSTEM - A method for controlling an ignition system of an internal combustion engine, with which a device for the detection of misfires is provided, comprises operation of the internal combustion engine in a calibration mode, wherein the calibration mode includes stepwise reduction of the ignition energy by changing the ignition parameter starting from an initial value, detecting the reaching of a combustion failure limit based on the signal of the detection device and again reducing the ignition energy if the combustion failure limit has not yet been reached, and storing the ignition parameter at the point in time of reaching the combustion failure limit. When not in the calibration mode, operation of the ignition system takes place according to the stored ignition parameter. With such feedback control, electrode burn of the spark plugs is reduced, leading to an extension of the service life of the spark plugs. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048040 | CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a control method and system for an internal combustion engine incorporating an engine shut-off valve, and in particular an air intake shut-off valve for a diesel or gas-fueled engine. The control system comprises a valve controller unit including a receiver capable of receiving sensor signals, and being in communication with the shut-off valve for permitting or preventing air flow in the shut-off valve upon receiving a triggering sensor signal. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048041 | IN-CYLINDER PRESSURE DETECTING DEVICE OF DIRECT INJECTION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An in-cylinder pressure detecting device of a direct injection type internal combustion engine is provided in which a ring-shaped pressure detection element ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048042 | Method of fuel activation and system to deliver it to a diesel engine - A method for activating fuel by saturating the fuel with a gas and delivering the saturated fuel to an internal combustion engine for combustion is provided. Fuel from a fuel tank is delivered to an absorber and gas is directed into the absorber, mixing with the dispersed fuel to form an activated fuel. Activated fuel is directed to a fuel rail by a low pressure pump through a pressure regulating valve and Y-connector. Excess fuel from the engine is directed to a separator through a heat exchanger and then through a pressure regulator and is mixed with fresh activated fuel from the absorber. Released gas is separated in a gas separator. The system runs independently and can be easily turned off and switched to the base fuel supply. If the system loses power, it automatically switches to the base fuel supply system without any interruption of engine operation. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048043 | VALVE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING OR METERING A FLUID - A valve device for controlling or metering a fluid includes a housing, a flow duct formed in the housing, and a valve body arranged in the flow duct. The valve body has a sealing section which, when the valve device is closed, rests on a sealing seat on the housing. The sealing section and sealing seat together form a sealing region. When the valve device is closed, a decay chamber is defined immediately upstream of the sealing region in the flow duct. The decay chamber is bounded by a baffle wall that is tilted with respect to the normal to the sealing region at an angle of at most 15° in the flow direction to 60° counter to the flow direction. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048044 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE DAMPING INSULATOR - A fuel injection valve damping insulator damps vibration produced in a fuel injection valve ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048045 | INJECTION TIMING - Various systems and methods for determining a start of fuel injection including a gaseous fuel in an internal combustion engine are provided. In one embodiment, an end of gas injection, a duration of gas injection, and a start of gas injection in an induction pipe of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine is determined based on one or more operating parameters. An earliest possible start of gas injection is further determined, and if the start of gas injection is before the earliest possible start of gas injection, at least one of the one or more operating parameters is modified such that the start of gas injection does not occur before the earliest possible start of gas injection. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048046 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING PILOT INJECTION TIMING WHEN ABNORMALITY OCCURS IN COMBUSTION DIAGNOSIS SIGNAL RELATING TO ENGINE - The present invention includes: an injection timing correction unit | 2014-02-20 |
20140048047 | FUEL SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ENGINE - In an engine that includes a liquid fuel injector and a gaseous fuel injector connected to an intake pipe via a fuel passage and that switches fuel supplied into intake air between liquid fuel and gaseous fuel, an electronic control unit increases fuel in an amount required to fill the fuel passage with gaseous fuel at the time of initial fuel injection from the gaseous fuel injector after switching from liquid fuel to gaseous fuel, | 2014-02-20 |
20140048048 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE CHARGE AIR COOLER - Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises increasing intake air flow velocity through a charge air cooler in response to an estimated condensation formation value within the charge air cooler. In this way, condensation accumulation within the charge air cooler may be prevented. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048049 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE CHARGE AIR COOLER - Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises increasing intake air flow velocity through a charge air cooler and coordinately adjusting a position of one or more of an intake manifold throttle and a turbocharger wastegate in response to the increased intake air flow velocity to maintain torque. In this way, intake air flow velocity may be increased while maintaining desired torque. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048050 | COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A DISCHARGE LINE FOR CONDENSATION WATER FROM THE INDUCTION TRACT - A method for operating a combustion engine comprising charging and charge air cooling, wherein in a critical operating state the charge air volume flow through a charge air cooler is adjusted and/or temporally changed by means of at least one charge air cooler valve in such a manner that condensation water present in the charge air cooler and/or in the subsequent induction tract is fed only in harmless quantities successively into the combustion chamber and is thus discharged. The invention further relates to a combustion engine that can be operated according to the method | 2014-02-20 |
20140048051 | Method of Determining Correction Amount of Opening Degree of EGR Valve, Method of Controlling Opening Degree of EGR Valve, and Engine - A method determines a correction amount of an EGR valve opening degree. A basic correction amount map is generated indicating a correlation between rotating speed, load factor, and the correction amount, while the opening degree is maintained at a reference opening degree and the EGR rate is maintained at a target EGR rate, based on correction amounts obtained for mutually different individual combinations of the rotating speed and the load factor. Estimated values of the correction amounts not contained in the basic map are acquired by estimating the distribution of the amounts not in the basic map based on a distribution trend. An extended correction amount map is generated indicating a correlation between the estimated values of the rotating speed, the load factor, and the correction amount while the opening degree is maintained at a reference opening degree and the EGR rate is maintained at a target rate. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048052 | Systems and Methods for Closed Crankcase Ventilation and Air Filtration - A system for providing air to an internal combustion engine comprises a crankcase ventilation unit that receives unrefined blowby gas from a crankcase, separates oil from the unrefined blowby gas, and discharges refined blowby gas. A conduit delivers the refined blowby gas to an air cleaner housing. The air cleaner housing comprises a first chamber that receives intake air through a first port, a second chamber that receives intake air from the first chamber and refined blowby gas from the conduit through a second port, and a third chamber that receives a mixture of intake air and refined blowby gas from the second chamber and discharges the mixture through a third port. A primary filter element filters the intake air as it passes from the first chamber to the second chamber. A secondary filter element filters the mixture as it passes from the second chamber to the third chamber. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048053 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VIA A CONDUIT - A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow in a conduit external to an engine. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048054 | DOUBLE DEEP, SINGLE WIDTH OVENS FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT GALLEYS - Embodiments of the present invention provide double deep, single width ovens for use in aircraft galleys. The ovens are particularly beneficial as they do not change current catering process or equipment, leading to their ease of acceptability and use in the airline galley design and development industry. The ovens may be used with two standard 32-meal carriers, such that the carriers are positioned front to back in the oven. Alternatively, 64-meal carriers may be developed that fit into the double deep oven as well. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048055 | BAKING OVEN DOOR AND BAKING OVEN - The invention is directed to a baking oven door | 2014-02-20 |
20140048056 | POWER TRANSMISSION - Some embodiments provided herein relate to metal particles, methods of making, and methods of using such metal particles. In some embodiments, metal particles can be coated in silica and can be used as part of a power transmission system. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048057 | HOB WITH CENTRAL REMOVAL OF COOKING VAPOURS BY SUCTION-EXTRACTION IN THE DOWNWARD DIRECTION | 2014-02-20 |
20140048058 | GAS OVEN WITH ELECTRIC AND GAS HEATING ELEMENTS - A method of operating an oven having a cooking cavity and a gas heating element provided at a lower portion of the cooking cavity and an electric heating element provided at an upper portion of the cooking cavity. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048059 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THERMAL ABSORBER FOR SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR | 2014-02-20 |
20140048060 | Method of dissolving natural polymers - A solution of a polysaccharide material, a method of producing such solutions and uses thereof. The solution is formed by the polysaccharide in a solvent which comprises an efficient amount of an active compound selected from the group of diketo compounds, such as glyoxylic acid and salts and derivatives thereof, capable of reacting with the polysaccharide. The solution thus produced can be used as a viscous dope, and for the production of fibers, films and surface coatings and for gluing. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048061 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING ANESTHETICS WHILE PERFORMING CPR - According to one embodiment, a device for delivering an anesthetic to an individual to reduce reperfusion injury during the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is provided. The device includes a patient connection mechanism for coupling with an airway of the individual and an anesthetic delivery mechanism for receiving the anesthetic and for delivering the anesthetic to the individual via the patient connection mechanism. In some embodiments, the anesthetic is delivered with the assistance of an intrathoracic pressure regulation (IPR) mechanism or an impedance threshold device (ITD) coupled with the patient connection mechanism. The IPR mechanism may be configured to change a pressure in the airway and a thorax of the individual via application of a vacuum source. The ITD device may be configured to prevent respiratory gases from entering the lungs for at least some time during a decompression or relaxation phase of CPR. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048062 | Small-Volume Nebulizers and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer with a valve system to provide lung physiotherapy during airway therapy with small-volume nebulizers. The valve system may be incorporated into a small-volume nebulizer. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048063 | Gas Delivery Device And System - A gas delivery system including a gas delivery device, a control module and a gas delivery mechanism is described. An exemplary gas delivery device includes a valve assembly with a valve and circuit including a memory, a processor and a transceiver in communication with the memory. The memory may include gas data such as gas identification, gas expiration and gas concentration. The transceiver on the circuit of the valve assembly may send wireless optical line-of-sight signals to communicate the gas data to a control module. Exemplary gas delivery mechanisms include a ventilator and a breathing circuit. Methods of administering gas are also described. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048064 | Gas Delivery Device And System - A gas delivery system including a gas delivery device, a control module and a gas delivery mechanism is described. An exemplary gas delivery device includes a valve assembly with a valve and circuit including a memory, a processor and a transceiver in communication with the memory. The memory may include gas data such as gas identification, gas expiration and gas concentration. The transceiver on the circuit of the valve assembly may send wireless optical line-of-sight signals to communicate the gas data to a control module. Exemplary gas delivery mechanisms include a ventilator and a breathing circuit. Methods of administering gas are also described. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048065 | Flow Modification Device - A basic air flow device includes a flow passage having opposite ends. The flow passage is divided into a plurality of sequential portions between the ends including an inlet portion extending into the flow passage from an inlet end, an outlet portion disposed at the opposite end of the flow passage from the inlet portion, and at least one intermediate passage portion between the inlet passage portion and the outlet passage portion. Each of a plurality of divider sets are positioned in a different sequential portion of the passage to divide that passage portion into a predetermined number of sub passages, whereby the flow passage is sequentially divided into an increasing number of sub flow passages progressing from the inlet portion to the outlet portion. A larger device can be assembled using a parallel plurality of the basic devices. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048066 | AMPOULE LABELS - Nebulizer ampoules are labelled by laser-marking or laser-engraving data on a film to produce a data film and affixing the film onto a nebulizer ampoule using a non-migratory adhesive. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048067 | ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING HYDROGEN GAS - The present disclosure relates to an electrolysis apparatus that includes an anode electrically connectable to a direct current electrical source. The apparatus also includes a cathode comprising a proximal segment and a distal segment. The proximal segment is electrically connectable to the direct current electrical source. Further, the apparatus includes a hydrogen collector receptacle that limits generation and collection of hydrogen at the cathode to a specified amount. The hydrogen collector receptacle encompasses a portion of the cathode. Also, the apparatus includes a delivery device that receives hydrogen from and is connected to the hydrogen collector receptacle. According to one embodiment, the hydrogen gas generated in the electrolysis apparatus and collected in the collector receptacle is less than about 4.5% of a user's breath. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048068 | UNDERWATER TANK MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION APPARATAUS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Transmitter and receiver devices and related methods are provided for monitoring air supplies and optionally directions of a group of divers. A transmitter device includes an acoustic transmitter, and may have a housing with two nonconcentric generally cylindrical portions of different diameters. The transmitter device may send brief sonic data packets comprising pressure, identification and error checking portions encoded with an on/off modulation scheme. A receiver device decodes sonic packets received from a transmitter device, and may include a plurality of acoustic transducers for determining a direction of a transmitter device. Both the transmitter and receiver devices may be compact, low cost and have long battery life. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048069 | UNDERWATER TANK MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Transmitter and receiver devices and related methods are provided for monitoring air supplies and optionally directions of a group of divers. A transmitter device includes an acoustic transmitter, and may have a housing with two nonconcentric generally cylindrical portions of different diameters. The transmitter device may send brief sonic data packets comprising pressure, identification and error checking portions encoded with an on/off modulation scheme. A receiver device decodes sonic packets received from a transmitter device, and may include a plurality of acoustic transducers for determining a direction of a transmitter device. Both the transmitter and receiver devices may be compact, low cost and have long battery life. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048070 | RESPIRATORY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A RESPIRATORY DEVICE - A respiratory device having a respiratory gas source, a control unit and a connecting device for connecting to a respiratory mask. The control unit is connected to a sensor for detecting a measurement parameter. The control unit has a step generator for specifying a stepped modification of the pressure that is generated by the respiratory gas source. The sensor measures a signal that corresponds to the pressure distribution and is coupled to an analyzer that evaluates the temporal distribution of an analysis signal that is dependent on the measuring signal. The step generator increases the pressure by a pressure step in a respiratory cycle that follows the measuring evaluation, if the analyzer determines a deviation of the analysis signal from a limit value after a predeterminable time limit has elapsed following the pressure increase. The deviation must exceed a predeterminable minimum differential in order to trigger a pressure increase. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048071 | VENTILATOR-INITIATED PROMPT REGARDING DETECTION OF FLUCTUATIONS IN RESISTANCE - This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. For example, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of a fluctuation in resistance during mechanical ventilation of a patient. Furthermore, clinicians may not easily determine potential causes for the fluctuation in resistance and/or steps for mitigating the fluctuation in resistance. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect fluctuations in resistance and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician based on potential causes of the fluctuation, ventilatory and/or patient data, etc. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format such that the clinician may selectively access information regarding the fluctuation in resistance. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048072 | VENTILATOR-INITIATED PROMPT REGARDING DETECTION OF FLUCTUATIONS IN COMPLIANCE - This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory data to provide useful notifications and/or recommendations. Indeed, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate adjustments that may address certain patient conditions or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the occurrence of fluctuations in compliance during various types of ventilation. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect an occurrence of and potential causes for fluctuations in compliance and may subsequently issue suitable notifications and/or recommendations. The suitable notifications and/or recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format such that the clinician may selectively access information regarding the fluctuation in compliance and/or potential causes for the fluctuation in compliance. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048073 | INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE - A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048074 | INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE - A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048075 | Article Comprising Calcium for Reducing the Production of TSST-1 - Articles comprising one or more calcium salts are provided. The articles can contain one or more calcium salts in an amount effective to reduce the production of TSST-1 by at least about 50% when measured by the Shake Flask Method. In certain embodiments, the one or more calcium salts can be substantially non-lethal to | 2014-02-20 |
20140048076 | Implantable Valve Assembly For Male Contraception - A valve assembly adapted for implantation into the vas deferens of a male patient. The valve assembly is operable in a first mode to block the flow of sperm and in a second mode to permit the flow of sperm. The surgeon is permitted to shift the valve assembly between its first and second functional modes by moving a moveable valve member. The valve assembly includes a valve retention feature for releasably retaining the valve member is a selected position associated with each of the two distinct functional modes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048077 | PATIENT POSITIONING APPARATUS AND A MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE PATIENT POSITIONING APPARATUS - A patient positioning apparatus is provided. The patient positioning apparatus includes a positioning table, a transfer plate, which is arranged on the positioning table so as to be moveable relative to the positioning table, and a positioning unit for a positioning of a surgical head securing unit on the transfer plate, wherein the positioning unit exhibits a joint unit with at least one first rotational joint unit, wherein the at least one first rotational joint unit exhibits a predetermined stop position for a rotational movement. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048078 | AID FOR SUPPORTING OF JAW ANGLE - An aid against snoring with a slingshot-shaped outer splint which support the jaw angle and fixates the lower jaw to the cheek and upper jaw. The splint is pressure relieving, pressure distributing, bendable and therefore individually adjustable and adheres to the support (skin) (FIG. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048079 | DISINFECTING MOUTH GUARD FOR VAP PREVENTION - The mouth guard includes first and second side walls, first and second curved walls, and a central wall having a top and a bottom surface. The curved walls are connected to the sidewalls, such that they define a periphery of the mouth guard. The central wall extends between the first and second sidewalls, and the first and second curved walls. The mouth guard includes top and bottom channels for receiving a patient's upper and lower teeth, respectively. First and second protrusions extend from the top surface of the central wall, and a first tube channel is formed between the first and second protrusions. A second tube channel is formed in the central wall and is connected with the first tube channel. An opening is formed in the curved walls and is in communication with the second tube channel. The first and second channels, and the opening receive an intubation tube. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048080 | ANATOMICAL EXTERNAL PRESSURE MANAGEMENT METHODS - Methods for external anatomical pressure management are described, such as, methods for reducing the loss of lean body mass in a person experiencing anatomical support wherein the support contact pressure which is applied to the anatomy of the person is adjusted to below venous-return blood-flow-occluding pressure of the person. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048081 | ENHANCED PATIENT-ORIENTING ALTERNATING PRESSURE SUPPORT APPARATUS - Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. In one embodiment, the geometric pattern includes a first independently pressurized relief chamber that intersects the epicenter of the geographic pattern, and second and third independently pressurized relief chambers that collectively encompass the first independently pressurized relief chamber. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048082 | PATIENT-ORIENTING ALTERNATING PRESSURE SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY WEDGE - Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048083 | ROD FORMING APPARTUS - An apparatus for the formation of machine-made tobacco rods for use in the production of smoking articles, such as cigars, from tobacco comprising a tacky material. The apparatus includes a pair of transfer and compression belts for receiving and compressing the stream of tobacco, the transfer and compression; a pair of squeeze bars for compressing the tobacco in a direction perpendicular to the pair of transfer and compression belts, the pair of squeeze bars produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone); a tongue for receiving the compressed tobacco, the tongue produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone); and a folder for folding a wrapper material around the compressed tobacco so as to form a continuous rod of tobacco, the wrapper material provided from a source of wrapper material, the folder produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone). | 2014-02-20 |
20140048084 | Self-Lighting Smoking Device - A self-lighting smoking device comprising an elongated smoke canal, where the elongated smoke canal includes a mouthpiece; a bowl at an opposite end of the elongated smoke canal from the mouthpiece, where the bowl includes an inner cavity to receive a smoking product; a lighter attached to the elongated smoke canal of the pipe, where the lighter is positioned by the bowl; and an actuator attached to the lighter, where the actuator ignites a flame to light the smoking product within the inner cavity of the bowl. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048085 | COOLING FILTER FOR CIGARETTES AND SMOKING ARTICLES - An integral cooling and filtering device designed to be fitted on a smoking end of a cigarette or other smoking article is provided to reduce the temperature of smoke produced by combustion of smoking material and to filter the cooled smoke prior to contact with a smoker's mouth. The device is configured with a receptacle to hold a cigarette or like smoking article and a mouthpiece section that directly contacts the smoker's mouth. A cooling section and a filter section are positioned between the receptacle and the mouthpiece section. Temperature reduction of the smoke is provided by a thermionic cooling means. The filter section can include a substantially permanent cleanable filter or a replaceable filter. The mouthpiece section may be a heat-resistant metal, a plastic, or another appropriate mouth contact material, while the receptacle and cooling and filtering sections are preferably formed of a suitable metal. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048086 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE STRUCTURE - An electronic cigarette structure is described and relates to the field of electronic cigarette technology. The electronic cigarette structure includes a round tubular cigarette tube and a control board module, a battery, an atomizer base, a fibreglass tube and a sealing ring installed within said cigarette tube from front to back. A diametrical hole penetrates the fibre glass tube, that hole being internally equipped with a glass fibre rope around which heating wire is wrapped, the heating wire being connected to the atomizer base, there being a cigarette mouthpiece installed at the rear end of the cigarette tube on the outside of the sealing ring, said mouthpiece being an acetate fibre filter cotton mouthpiece. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048087 | Paired Artificial Nails - A preformed artificial nail assembly comprising a pair of artificial nails sized to correspond to at least a portion of said natural nail, and an application tab assembly extending between the pair of artificial nails. The application tab assembly includes a body portion and a neck portion adjacent each said artificial nail, said neck portion being disposed between the body portion and the lower surface of the free edge of the artificial nail. The application tab assembly may include an area of weakness that allows the assembly to be separated into two separate tabs, one adjacent each of the artificial nails of the pair. The user may utilize the application tab assembly as a single unit to place the nails, or separate the assembly into two separate tabs to allow the user to place the nails utilizing separate tabs. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048088 | COMB DEVICE FOR HAIR TREATMENT - A comb applicator device system for applying hair treatment material to hair. The system include a comb device configured with apertures on the teeth and cavities or tunnels inside the teeth and the comb body. An entry opening is configured on the wall of the comb body to connect a tubing system with a pump. The pump can pump liquid hair treatment material from its container to the comb body and teeth, applying to hair when combing hair. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048089 | Hair Clip Apparatus and Method - A hair apparatus and hair retention method includes a spine having a longitudinal axis, wherein the spine includes a hole and a peg outwardly protruding from an edge of the spine and substantially along the longitudinal axis of the spine. The spine includes a plurality of protrusions outwardly projecting orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the spine. The hair apparatus further includes a first clip portion including a first connecting mechanism that non-integrally connects the first clip portion with the spine, wherein the first connecting mechanism is positioned at a first end of the first clip portion. The first clip portion includes a first attachment mechanism positioned at a second end of the first clip portion, wherein the first end is at an opposite end from the second end, and thereby the first connecting mechanism and the first attachment mechanism are positioned at opposite ends of the first clip portion. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048090 | MULTI-STRAND BRAIDING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for braiding hair or other flexible filaments is disclosed herein. The device comprises a set of gears comprising sector gears and elliptical gears, the elliptical gears having a hollow center portion for receiving the hair or other flexible material. The device further comprises a controller, a motor, a power source, and a user interface. The user interface allows the user to select a variety of weaving patterns. The device and method of the present disclosure may be employed to weave four or more strands of material into a braid. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048091 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTERTWINING A MATERIAL ACCORDING TO A SELECTED PATTERN - A device and method for braiding hair or other flexible filaments is disclosed herein. The device comprises controller and a motor whereby the device may be used to intertwine strands of the flexible filament in a desired pattern. A user interface that allows the user to select a variety of pattern modules for operating the device. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048092 | Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator - A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048093 | Solid Coloring Compositions - The present invention relates to solid colouring compositions for fibrous materials. The solid colouring compositions comprise a silicone in powder form and a solid colour modifying composition. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048094 | HAIR ACCESSORY - A hair accessory and method of use and construction is disclosed. The hair accessory is primarily for use in forming a simple, compact, and secure hair bun by a single person. In a particular embodiment, the hair accessory is comprised of a tube formed into a main ring, combined with a plurality of supplemental or secondary rings formed by straps. The straps wrap around the outside of the tube, forming intermittent changes in the exterior surface of the device. Each strap has a series of grasping hooks used to secure hair passing through the center of the main ring. The device is then rolled down toward the head to secure the hair in place. Various other aspects of the device and details of its potential use and construction are disclosed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048095 | COSMETIC COLOR APPLICATOR AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A cosmetic applicator for highlighting or imparting color to a user's hair includes upper and lower halves attached together by a hinge. Each half includes a rigid outer cap and a flexible connector surrounding and connecting the outer cap to a perimeter of the respective half. The cosmetic applicator further includes an applicator pad arranged in an interior of one of the upper and lower halves and a coloring material arranged in an interior of the other of the upper and lower halves. The flexible connector permits the outer caps of the respective upper and lower halves to be pressed inwardly toward one another so as to bring the applicator pad and the coloring material into engagement with one another. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048096 | FLOSSING DEVICE - A flossing device and a method of manufacture thereof, consisting of a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is removably coupled to the first elongated member along an interior side of a top region of the first elongated member. The flossing device includes a floss member coupled to the second elongated member and extending through an aperture of the first elongated member. The floss member includes a first enlarged stop member at an end distal from the second elongated member and sized to fit within a countersunk enlarged channel but not fit through a narrow channel in communication with the enlarged channel. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048097 | SURFACE OXIDE REMOVAL METHODS - Methods of treating a device such as an endoprostheses or a batch thereof include first soaking the device in nitric acid for greater than 1 hour; after first soaking the device, first sonicating the device in deionized water for between about 5 minutes and about 20 minutes; and after first sonicating the device, repeating, at least once, soaking the device in nitric acid for greater than 1 hour, and, after soaking the device in the nitric acid, sonicating the device in deionized water between about 5 minutes and about 20 minutes. Methods may further include soaking in a mild acid for between about 30 minutes and about 45 minutes. The methods may form a protective oxide having a thickness between about 30 Å and about 100 Å. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048098 | Active Electroadhesive Cleaning - An active electroadhesive cleaning device or system includes electrode(s) that produce electroadhesive forces from an input voltage to adhere dust or other foreign objects against an interactive surface, from which the foreign objects are removed when the forces are controllably altered. User inputs control the input voltage and/or designate the size of foreign objects to be cleaned. An active power source provides the input voltage, and the interactive surface can be a continuous track across one or more rollers to move the device across a dirty foreign surface. Electrodes can be arranged in an interdigitated pattern having differing pitches that can be actuated selectively to clean foreign objects of different sizes. Sensors can detect the amount of foreign particles adhered to the interactive surface, and reversed polarity pulses can help repel items away from the interactive surface in a timely and controlled manner. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048099 | System, Method and Apparatus for Laser Produced Plasma Extreme Ultraviolet Chamber with Hot Walls and Cold Collector Mirror - A system and method for an extreme ultraviolet light chamber comprising a collector mirror, a cooling system coupled to a backside of the collector mirror operative to cool a reflective surface of the collector mirror and a buffer gas source coupled to the extreme ultraviolet light chamber. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048100 | METHOD FOR CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - The present invention provides a method for cleaning a semiconductor wafer, in which the method includes cleaning steps of HF cleaning, ozonated water cleaning and HF cleaning in this order at least one time, wherein in the HF cleaning carried out last in the method for cleaning the semiconductor wafer, cleaning is so carried out that an oxide film formed on a surface of the semiconductor wafer by the ozonated water is not entirely removed and to remain a part of a thickness thereof on the surface of the semiconductor wafer. As a result, a method for cleaning a semiconductor wafer in which a metal impurity level and a particle level can be reduced simultaneously in the cleaning of the semiconductor wafer is provided. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048101 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT COMPRISING ELASTIC COMPRESSED FOAM - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement comprising elastic compressed foam and to a method of cleaning a hard surface with said cleaning implement. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048102 | Stain Treatment and Removal - A package for delivering a cleaning solution to a surface to be cleaned includes a sealed packet having a cleaning solution therein with at least a portion of an outer lower surface thereof having at least one weakened, frangible area that is adapted to rupture when a predetermined pressure is applied to an upper surface of the packet. The cleaning solution in the packet can be discharged through the frangible areas when the packet is positioned on a surface and the predetermined pressure is applied to the packet to rupture the packet. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048103 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS SEPARATION OF CLEANING SOLVENT FROM RINSE FLUID IN A DUAL-SOLVENT VAPOR DEGREASING SYSTEM - A method for cleaning a precision component which includes the steps of immersing the component in a heated solvating agent disposed in a pre-clean module tank to thereby remove an adherent contaminant; treating the component with a rinsing solvent to remove any remaining contaminants and residual solvating agent in a separate rinse degreaser whereby contaminants removed from the component collect in the rinse degreaser; and removing contaminated solvent from the rinse degreaser to a micro-still to separate the contaminants from the rinse solvent and direct the purified rinse solvent to the rinse degreaser. An apparatus is also provided for cleaning contaminants from a precision component including a pre-clean module tank containing a heated solvating agent, a degreaser containing a rinsing solvent, and a micro-still which separates the contaminants from the rinsing solvent and directs the purified rinsing solvent to the rinse degreaser. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048104 | AUTONOMOUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A CAR WASH - A method for autonomously driving a motor vehicle in a car wash as well as a corresponding car wash is proposed in order to enhance the comfort and safety when autonomously driving through the car wash. The position and the orientation of the motor vehicle are detected by a sensor system of the car wash and transmitted to the motor vehicle. This makes it possible to automatically enter and move the vehicle onward in a car wash. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048105 | Pyrrolidone Containing Detergent Composition - A detergent composition comprises a hydrophobic polymer, a sulphonated polyacrylate, a pyrrolidone derivative and an anionic surfactant. The compositions find particular application in dishwashing applications and exhibit reduced tendency for spotting on the articles to be cleaned. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048106 | PORTABLE HOSPITAL CLEANING APPARATUS - The present inventions are directed to portable cleaning apparatuses adapted for use on mobile cleaning carts useable, for example, for cleaning hospital rooms. Each apparatus comprises a pre-filter module, a vacuum source module, and a secondary filter module, releasably securable to one another, the entire apparatus being configured provide high efficiency cleaning at low noise levels. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048107 | Method Of Cleaning - The invention comprises a method of carrying out machine dishwashing, using a cleaning composition, the method comprising delivery of the cleaning composition into the machine, characterised in that the cleaning composition is delivered to the machine from a pressurised aerosol canister as a foam or as a foam precursor which forms foam before the machine is operated. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048108 | METHOD OF DIELECTRIC FILM TREATMENT - A method and system for cleaning a surface of a substrate after an etching operation includes determining a plurality of process parameters associated with the surface of the substrate. The process parameters define characteristics related to the surface of the substrate such as characteristics of the substrate surface to be cleaned, contaminants to be removed, features formed on the substrate and chemicals used in the fabrication operations. A plurality of application chemistries are identified based on the process parameters. The plurality of application chemistries includes a first application chemistry as an emulsion having a first immiscible liquid combined with a second immiscible liquid and solid particles distributed within the first immiscible liquid. The plurality of application chemistries including the first application chemistry are applied to the surface of the substrate such that the combined chemistries enhance the cleaning process by substantially removing the particulate and polymer residue contaminants from the surface of the substrate while preserving the characteristics of the features and of the low-k dielectric material through which the features are formed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048109 | LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a liquid processing method, apparatus, and storage device for cleaning a member disposed at holding part-side of a substrate, such as a lift pin plate (including a lift pin) or a holding plate, with a rinsing liquid, thereby preventing a chemical liquid adhered to such a member from having a bad influence on the wafer. The liquid processing method includes holding the substrate by a holding part, rotating the substrate held by the holding part through a rotation driving part, and supplying a chemical liquid to a holding part-side surface of the substrate by a chemical liquid supply part. After the supply of the chemical liquid, rinsing liquid droplets are generated and supplied to the holding part-side surface of the substrate by supplying gas toward the holding part-side surface of the substrate through a gas supply part and supplying a rinsing liquid toward the holding part-side surface of the substrate through a rinsing liquid supply part. After the supply of the rinsing liquid droplets, a rinsing liquid is additionally supplied to the holding part-side surface of the substrate through the rinsing liquid supply part. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048110 | Personal Cooling Apparatus - A portable sun screen and cooling apparatus for shading a user from direct sunlight while circulating cooled air. The portable sun screen and cooling apparatus provides a domed canopy with an air conditioning element that circulates cooled air throughout the domed canopy. The domed canopy comprises a hollow framework for redirecting the cooled air toward a user's upper body. An indicating element demonstrates a user's position should they become lost or separated from their companions. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048111 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT FROM A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL - This invention relates to a method and system for producing electrical current based on a temperature differential. The system comprises of at least one unit having a plurality of chips sandwiched between a higher temperature layer on one side and a lower temperature layer on an opposite side. Chips are preferably thermoelectric solid state chips that produce an electric current when there is a temperature differential created across the chips. There are a plurality of chips in each unit and the chips within each unit are electrically connected to one another in series. Preferably, there are a plurality of units. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048112 | THERMOELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGER - The invention relates to a thermoelectric heat exchanger, comprising two pipes ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048113 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR, THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION METHOD, ELECTRICAL SIGNAL DETECTING DEVICE, AND ELECTRICAL SIGNAL DETECTING METHOD - A thermoelectric generation method using a thermoelectric generator includes: placing a thermoelectric generator in a temperature-changing atmosphere; drawing to outside a current that is generated due to a temperature difference between first and second support members when the temperature of the second support member is higher than that of the first support member, and that flows from a second thermoelectric conversion member to a first thermoelectric conversion member, using first and second output sections as a positive terminal and a negative terminal, respectively; and drawing to outside a current that is generated due to a temperature difference between the first and second support members when the temperature of the first support member is higher than that of the second support member, and that flows from a fourth thermoelectric conversion member to a third thermoelectric conversion member, using third and fourth output sections as a positive terminal and a negative terminal, respectively. | 2014-02-20 |