| 09th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20090050176 | Method for Removing Particles From a Semiconductor Surface - Method for cleaning a surface is disclosed comprising a cleaning step with an aqueous cleaning medium, which is supplied to said semiconductor surface wherein the cleaning medium comprises cleaning particles suspended in a colloidal form and mechanical agitation is applied to the particles to be removed for at least part of the time during the cleaning step. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050177 | Substrate cleaning method and substrate cleaning apparatus - The present invention provides a substrate cleaning method which is intended to securely remove matters attached to the periphery of a substrate to be processed and enhance the yield of products as well as intended to lengthen the life of the apparatus. This substrate cleaning method comprises the steps of: cleaning the periphery of a substrate by contacting a periphery cleaning member | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050178 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A TUB IN A WASHING MACHINE AND A WASHING MACHINE PERFORMING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for washing a washing tub and a washing machine having the same applied thereto, and more particularly, a method for washing a washing tub including the step of washing a washing tub with powder detergent and a step for washing the washing tub with bleaching agent; and a washing machine having the same applied thereto. A method for cleaning a tub in a washing machine includes a washing water supply step for supplying washing water to the washing tub, a powder detergent supply step for supplying powder detergent to the washing tub, a powder detergent washing step for washing the washing tub with the powder detergent, a bleaching agent supply step for supplying bleaching agent to the washing tub, and a bleaching agent washing step for washing the washing tub with bleaching agent. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050179 | Cleaner composition consisting of alkalic agent, sodium polyacrylate and sterilizer and cleaning method using the same - The present invention relates to a cleaner composition comprising an alkalic agent, sodium polyacrylate as ion exchanger, a sterilizer and water, and a cleaning method using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cleaner composition comprising 5 to 15 weight % of an alkalic agent, 5 to 20 weight % of sodium polyacrylate having a molecular weight 4,000 to 10,000 as ion exchanger, 0.5 to 30 weight % of a sterilizer, and water as remainder, and a cleaning method using the same. The cleaner composition of the present invention provides the effect of removing fats, proteins, minerals, etc. comparable to or better than that of the conventional cleaner, and can reduce cleaning time and cost because the cleaning process is simplified. Hence, it can be utilized to clean milking machines or other appliances. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050180 | Clean in place gassing manifold - A clean in place gassing manifold comprises a gassing module comprising a hub, the gassing module and the hub being formed as a unitary device; and a complimentary clean in place module for coupling the gassing module, the complimentary clean in place module comprising a head that inserts into the hub of the gassing module. The gassing module coupled with the complimentary clean in place module allow a cleaning solution to be pumped through the coupled modules at and above a minimum flow rate and a minimum velocity for effective cleaning. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050181 | Inlet Device for Disinfection Apparatus and Method for Liquid Transfer - The present invention relates to a liquid disinfection apparatus for cleaning of objects, such as health care objects, which disinfection apparatus comprises; a chamber ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050182 | Corrosion Resistant Substrate and Method for Producing the Same - A corrosion resistant substrate is provided having a Cr(VI) free corrosion resistant two layer coating. The substrate is substantially comprised of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium or a magnesium alloy. A first wet chemical deposited inorganic passivation layer is directly positioned on the substrate and a second organic modified polysiloxane layer is directly positioned on the passivation layer. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050183 | INTEGRATED WASH UNIT FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - An integrated wash unit includes a framework. In one example, the framework includes a skid supporting an internal frame. A wash unit that includes a pump is supported on the framework for pumping a fluid, such as water. A water treatment assembly is supported on the framework and is fluidly connected to the pump. A water storage tank and water heater are arranged between the water treatment assembly and pump. The water treatment assembly supplies clean water that was been recycled from the collected, unclean water from the turbine engine. The water treatment assembly is fixed relative to the wash unit for transport together with the wash unit as an integrated assembly. An enclosure that includes access panels is supported on the framework about the wash unit and water treatment assembly. The framework supports a power plant that drives the pump through a generator and motor or through a transmission device, as well as a generator and an air compressor. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050184 | DISH WASHER - Disclosed is a dish washer comprising: a tub forming a space for washing dishes; a base mounted at a lower portion of the tub; a base spacer mounted at a front side of the base; and a noise reduction member mounted between the base and the base spacer, wherein the noise reduction member prevents noise generated by an operation of components installed on the base from being leaked between the base and a surface on which the base is installed, and wherein the noise reduction member comprises a fixed unit coupled between the base and the base spacer, and a soundproof unit extended from the fixed unit and contacting a surface on which the base is installed. Accordingly, it is capable of more conveniently mounting the noise reduction member and of enhancing productivity of the dish washer. Also, it is capable of preventing the noise reduction member from being detached from the dish washer while the dish washer is being packed, moved or initially installed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050185 | Cleaning-in-place system - A cleaning-in-place system for use with an easily cleanable modular belt. The belt has modules with a body having a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth. The opening extends toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning fluid. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050186 | DISHWASHER WITH ADJUSTABLE WASH BASKET - A dishwasher having opposed horizontal slider assemblies employs latches pivotally mounted relative to slide members of the slider assemblies with a handle and a catch. Guides displaced to either side of the latches are affixed to the slide members and include vertical channels for receiving vertical elements included on an elevated wash basket. The vertical elements have upper and lower stops which extend across the slide members, upper and lower glides approaching the opposed walls of the wash cavity at the outer end of the stops and anchors extending inwardly from the glide members and affixed to the wash basket. Latch bolts are also fixed to the sides of the wash basket for engagement by the catches. The wash basket is thereby positionable at more than one vertical location elevated within the wash cavity. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050187 | WALKER WITH UNDERARM SUPPORTS - A walker has a plurality of legs each terminating at a free end with rolling members operably attached to at least a pair of the free ends. The rolling members are configured for rolling engagement with a ground surface. The walker further includes a pair of handles configured for gripping by a user's hands while walking and a pair of upright support members that extend upwardly to free ends. The upright support members are configured for engagement with the user's underarms to bear weight of the user and to transfer at least a portion of the user's weight to the rolling members while walking. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050188 | Collapsible structures - A collapsible structure has a base panel that includes separate first and second sides, a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form the base panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. The structure also includes first and second loops, each loop having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation. The first side of the base panel is coupled to the first loop, and the second side of the base panel is coupled to the second loop. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050189 | Motor Vehicle Having a Unit Operated by a Cryogenically Stored Fuel - A motor vehicle having a unit, particularly a drive assembly, which is operated by a fuel that is cryogenically stored in a vehicle tank, is provided, in which fuel is heated by a heat exchange with a warmer medium. The fuel taken from the vehicle tank comes in contact with the cold side of a thermoelectric generator, particularly in the form of a Seebeck element, in order to generate electric current for the electric power supply of the vehicle. The warm side of the thermoelectric generator is preferably acted upon by the warmer medium also used for the heat exchange with the cold fuel, in which case the thermoelectric generator may be integrated in a heat exchanger for the heat exchange between the fuel taken and the warmer medium. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050190 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Solar cells each include: an insulator connected to a back surface of a photoelectric conversion part; a first through-hole electrode penetrating the insulator, and electrically connected to a first collector electrode; and a second through-hole electrode penetrating the insulator, and electrically connected to a second collector electrode. In addition, a wiring member is disposed on the insulator. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050191 | System and Method for Solar Tracking - The present invention is a solar tracking system which utilizes three supports arranged in a generally tripod configuration. In one embodiment, two of the supports are linear actuators, and the third support is a stationary universally pivoting joint such as a ball and socket joint. The tracking system may include cross-supports for increased stability, a linear rail for additional range of motion, and a mounting base to facilitate installation. This solar tracking system offers a stable, cost-effective design which is also capable of moving the solar module into an optional stowed position. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050192 | Tracking-Type Photovoltaic Power Generation System, Method for Controlling the System, and Program Product for Controlling the System - There is provided a system control method which reduces maximum energy consumption in a tracking-type photovoltaic power generation system having a plurality of tracking-type photovoltaic power generation devices and reduces energy supply capacity. An integrated control part drives driving parts in each of tracking-type photovoltaic power generation devices at predetermined time intervals and drives the driving parts at different times, which can disperse temporally the large energy consumed at the time of activation of the driving parts in the tracking-type photovoltaic power generation devices, thereby reducing the energy supply capacity. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050193 | PHOTOPHYSICOCHEMICAL CELL - Provided is a photophysicochemical cell including a liquid phase medium of a fuel such as a redox liquid, etc., a photoanode electrode formed of a porous electrically conductive material or an n-type visible-region semiconductor having a high carrier density, the photoanode electrode or the n-type visible-region semiconductor being inserted in the liquid phase medium and an electrode formed of an electrically conductive material capable of reducing oxygen, the electrode being inserted in the liquid phase medium as a counter electrode, in which oxygen is caused to be co-present in the above liquid phase medium, light is applied to the above photoanode electrode thereby to oxidatively photolyze the above fuel on said anode electrode without applying any auxiliary external voltage and oxygen is thereby reduced on the above counter electrode thereby to generate a photoelectric current in said external circuit, according to which photophysicochemical cell, a wide range of compounds that naturally include alcohols such as methanol and also include urea, ammonia, agarose, glucose, amino acid and, further, biomass such as cellulose can be decomposed as a fuel to generate photocurrent. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050194 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A method and modular assembly provide shade and generate electricity using photovoltaic cells. In the method, a kit includes a plurality of columns, a truss assembly, a rack, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells for converting solar energy into electricity. First, four columns are erected at a distance from one another to define an area. Then, the truss assembly is suspended between the columns. Thereafter, the rack is mounted to the truss assembly to form an open roof. To enclose the roof, the photovoltaic cells are arranged on the rack to block sunlight to shade the area, while converting the sunlight to electricity. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050195 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - This solar cell module includes a platelike solar cell panel including a solar cell element, a frame body including a groove portion into which the outer periphery of the solar cell panel is fitted, a sealant so provided as to fill up a space between the outer periphery of the solar cell panel and the groove portion of the frame body and a spacer member, made of a material having a smaller coefficient of elasticity than the material for a photoreceiving side of the solar cell panel and the material for the frame body, provided on a region where the photoreceiving side or a rear side of the outer periphery of the solar cell panel and the groove portion of the frame body are opposed to each other. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050196 | Resin Composition for Solar Cell Package - The present invention provides a resin composition for a solar cell package and a resin composition for a wet solar cell package which are excellent in transparency, moisture resistance, weather resistance and chemical resistance and are suitable as a material of a package for a solar cell, and a package for a wet solar cell and a transparent substrate for a wet solar cell which are obtained by molding the resin composition. The resin composition for a solar cell package of the present invention contains a cyclic olefin polymer having one kind or two or more kinds of structures represented by the following general formula (1) | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050197 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH NON-MISCIBLE ELECTROLYTES - Photovoltaic cell comprising at least:
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| 20090050198 | Solar-Cell Marking Method and Solar Cell - The invention relates to a solar-cell marking method comprising the steps of: providing a substrate with a substrate surface for producing a solar cell ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050199 | SEMICONDUCTING POLYMER FILMS WITH FIXED ELECTRONIC JUNCTIONS - A polymer film having fixed electronic junctions; devices that include the film; and methods for making and using the film. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050200 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a back metal-contact layer, a P-type semiconductor layer, a P-N junction layer, an N-type semiconductor layer, and a transparent electrically conductive layer. The P-type semiconductor layer is formed on the back metal-contact layer. The P-N junction layer is formed on the P-type semiconductor layer. The N-type semiconductor layer is formed on the P-N junction layer. The transparent electrically conductive layer is formed on the N-type semiconductor layer. The transparent electrically conductive layer functions as a front contact layer, and has a basic film and a plurality of photocatalyst nano-particles dispersed in the basic film. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050201 | SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a photovoltaic solar cell and method for producing same for conversion of light into electric power using a composite film having micron sized down to nanometer sized particles sufficiently sized for precise light scattering. A matrix material is further provided having a substantially different refractive index to provide a refractive index contrast for light scattering. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050202 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - The invention is directed to a solar cell. The solar cell comprises a silicon layer, a front side electrode and a back side electrode. The silicon layer has a first surface and a second surface. The front side electrode is located on the first surface of the silicon layer. The back side electrode is located on the second surface of the silicon layer. Further, the back side electrode comprises a passivation layer, a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. The passivation layer is located on the second surface of the silicon layer and has a plurality of holes penetrating through the passivation layer. The first conductive layer is located on the passivation layer and is electrically connected to the silicon layer through the holes. The second conductive layer is located on the first conductive layer. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050203 | DYE-SENSITIZED PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - There is provided a dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion element comprising a porous photoelectrode layer which comprises dye-sensitized porous semiconductor particles, a charge transport layer and an opposite electrode layer in this order, the charge transport layer comprising a solid mixture comprising 0.1 to 50 wt % of carbon material and 50 to 99.9 wt % of ionic liquid based on the total weight thereof, the charge transport layer comprising at most 1 wt % of iodine and at most 0.9 wt % of p-type conductive polymer or comprising neither iodine nor the p-type conductive polymer. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050204 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE USING NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIAL - A photovoltaic device where the charge carrier collection occurs in an array of semiconducting nanowires. The structure of the nanowire array enables high conversion efficiency devices to be built at low cost. In one embodiment, the single crystal silicon nanowire elements can be 10-100 microns long, 50-300 nm in diameter, and spaced 100-400 nm center-to-center. Larger or smaller dimensions can be selected with varying results. The nanowire cores are electrically connected to each other through the conductive substrate on the base of the device. A transparent conductor to be applied on top of the n-type layer will form the second electrode. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050205 | METHOD OF OPTIMIZING THE BAND EDGE POSITIONS OF THE CONDUCTION BAND AND THE VALENCE BAND OF A SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FOR USE IN PHOTOACTIVE DEVICES - The present invention relates to a semiconductor compound having the general formula A | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050206 | Method of Preparing OPTO-Electronic Device - A method is provided to produce an opto-electronic device comprising a substrate, a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer of opposite polarity to said first electrode layer, any interlayers and, between said first and second electrode layers, a first functional material in interfacial contact with a second functional material, wherein the first functional material has the structure of a laterally porous film and the second functional material is a film disposed over and interpenetrating with the film of the first functional material. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050207 | Photovoltaic Cell - A photovoltaic cell has two electrodes and a hole injection layer. A liquid crystal material and a plurality of particles can be disposed between the electrodes. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050208 | METHOD AND STRUCTURES FOR CONTROLLING THE GROUP IIIA MATERIAL PROFILE THROUGH A GROUP IBIIIAVIA COMPOUND LAYER - A method is provided for forming a Group IBIIIAVIA solar cell absorber layer including indium (In) and gallium (Ga) that are distributed substantially uniformly between the top surface and the bottom surface of the absorber layer. In one embodiment method includes forming a precursor by depositing a metallic layer including copper (Cu), indium (In) and gallium (Ga) on the base, and depositing a film comprising selenium (Se) and tellurium (Te) on the metallic layer. In the precursor, the molar ratio of Te to Ga is equal to or less than 1. In the following step, the precursor is heated to a temperature range of 400-600° C. to form the Group IBIIIAVIA solar cell absorber layer. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050209 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A BATHTUB - An apparatus for filling a bathtub ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050210 | Methods for Operating Liquid Chemical Delivery Systems Having Recycling Elements - Liquid chemical delivery systems are provided which include a liquid chemical storage canister, a pressurized gas source that feeds a pressurized gas into the storage canister, a vaporizer that may be used to vaporize the liquid chemical supplied from the storage canister, a delivery line that connects the storage canister to the vaporizer, a liquid mass flow controller that controls the flow rate of the liquid chemical through the delivery line, a reaction chamber that is connected to the vaporizer, and a liquid chemical recycling element that collects at least some of the chemical flowing through the system during periods when the liquid chemical delivery system is isolated from the reaction chamber. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050211 | Method and Apparatus For Water Surge Protection - A method and apparatus protecting a water distribution system from main breaks caused by sudden pressure spikes in the distribution system. A surge suppressor apparatus may include a surge suppressor tank. The surge suppressor tank may be a hollow, cylindrical container adapted to retain liquid. The surge suppressor apparatus may also include a tee pipe integrally formed to the suppressor tank. The tee pipe is sized so that it connects to an underground supply pipe. End caps may be integrally formed to the suppressor tank. The end caps create an airtight seal in the surge suppressor tank. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050212 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SAMPLE INJECTION IN LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for substantially eliminating destructive transients of pressure or flow rate which can degrade the efficiency and useful lifetime of chromatography columns. The present invention enables a substantially constant flow of mobile phase liquid to be maintained through the chromatography system by eliminating the flow blockage interval associated with the actuation of sample injection valves. The present invention further provides a method to reduce the pressure and flow rate transients associated with pressurization of the sample loop contents when the sample loop is introduced to chromatography system delivery pressure. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050213 | Connector, Connector System and Use Thereof - The invention relates to a connector ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050214 | IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A tensiometer for use in determining matric potential of a soil comprising: a water inlet; a hydraulic coupler comprising a porous material for providing hydraulic coupling between water that enters the inlet and the soil; and a septum that seals water that enters the inlet against ingress of air via the porous material. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050215 | AQUIFER RESTORATION DEVICE - An aquifer restoration device ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050216 | VALVE SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH A FLUID INJECTOR SYSTEM - A valve system for use in a system including a first source of a first pressurized fluid and a second source of a second pressurized fluid includes a valve housing including a first inlet port adapted to be placed in fluid connection with the first source, a second inlet port adapted to be placed in fluid connection with the second source and an outlet port. The valve system further includes a backflow prevention system to prevent flow of the first pressurized fluid through the second inlet and to prevent flow of the second pressurized fluid through the first inlet port. The valve system is adapted to provide a fluid path between at least the first inlet port and the outlet port to enable fluid to be drawn from the outlet port to the first inlet port. Several of the valve systems of the present invention provide for flow from the first inlet port to the outlet port and concurrent flow from the second inlet port to the outlet port. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050217 | Check Valve - A check valve. An illustrative embodiment of the check valve includes a valve body, a plurality of discharge port openings having at least one of a non-uniform width and a non-uniform position extending through the valve body and a flexible valve disk disposed generally adjacent to the valve body. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050218 | Gas Control Device with Protective Cover - A method and apparatus for providing a gas to or from a pressurized cylinder is described. The apparatus includes a gas delivery device housing that houses and protects a gas control device configured to deliver gas to a user or device, and may also be adapted to provide gas to the pressurized cylinder in a refilling process. The housing includes a surface free from unnecessary depressions and/or protrusions to facilitate cleanability and enhance safety during use. Adjustment indicators and status indication elements disposed in or on portions of the housing are configured to enhance readability and recognition, which facilitates safe and efficient operation of the device. Adjustable elements to control a flow metric from the gas control device are adapted to facilitate adjustment by a user with a large hand and/or a user suffering from some diminished physical capability. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050219 | FLUID COMPRESSOR AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR THE SAME - An air compressor includes a tank configured to contain compressed air, an inlet configured to receive compressed air from the tank, an outlet, and a control device, positioned between the inlet and the outlet, configured to regulate an output pressure of compressed air discharged through the outlet. The control device includes a housing having a chamber, and a pressure regulator in fluid communication with the chamber. The pressure regulator is configured to regulate discharge of compressed air through the outlet. The control device also includes a mechanical valve which, when opened, is configured to fluidly communicate the chamber and the tank to adjust the pressure regulator, and an actuator coupled to the mechanical valve. The actuator is configured to at least selectively open the valve. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050220 | Valve-Intensive Button for Adjusting Height of Cushion Seat for Vehicle - The present invention relates to a manipulation button | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050221 | Multiport Vertical Axial Valve with Sealing Rotor - This invention discloses an axial multiport rotary valve capable of accomplishing the simultaneous interconnection of a plurality of conduits in accordance with a previously determined cycle, where any conduit communicates with no more than one other conduit at any one cycle step, or valve index position. The rotary valve comprises a hollow stator element and a rotor element inside the hollow interior of the stator element which rotates with a substantially vertical axis of rotation within the stator element, the surfaces of both elements being in the form essentially of a frustum of an inverted cone. Bed-line ports in the stator and rotor have a non-circular shape with a greater dimension in the vertical plane for higher capacities than provided in the known art. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050222 | Three-way poppet valve with intermediate pilot port - An integrated three-way poppet valve is disclosed with an intermediate pilot port and an integral load holding check valve. The valve incorporates a reverse flow check poppet for load hold capability, which enables a lower cost solution compared to a combination of valves of similar functionality. A control method is also disclosed using an integrated three-way poppet valve to control the flow of hydraulic oil to a cylinder, hydraulic motor, or other hydraulic device in proportion to the amount of a current applied to a solenoid coil. Depending on the current applied, the valve blocks all flow or else permits flow from one inlet port to two outlet ports proportional to the current applied. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050223 | WATER OUTLET ASSEMBLY OF STOOL WASHING DEVICE - A water outlet assembly of a stool washing device comprises a water outlet head installed with a main portion and a sub-portion; an upper end of the water outlet head having a main inlet and a sub-inlet; the main inlet being communicated to the output hole of the main portion and the sub-inlet being communicated to the outlets of the sub-portion; an adjust portion having two insertion ends at a lower end thereof; each insertion end having a ball like shape; a lower end of each insertion end having a through hole; the insertion ends being engaged to the main inlet and the sub-inlet with the through holes being communicated to the main inlet and the sub-inlet; wherein rotation of the adjust portion will adjust the water output from the outlets. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050224 | INFLATABLE PLUG WITH FLANGE - A system for restricting fluid flow through a conduit comprises a tapping saddle configured to couple to the conduit adjacent to an opening in the conduit, a valve coupled to the tapping saddle to allow selective access through the tapping saddle and the opening to an interior of the conduit, a tube insertable into the conduit through the opening, and an inflatable plug coupled to the tube and insertable into the conduit with the tube. The inflatable plug is inflatable within the conduit to restrict fluid flow. The inflatable plug includes a first plate positioned on an exterior surface of the inflatable plug, a second plate positioned on an interior surface of the inflatable plug, and at least one fluid port extending through the first plate and the second plate to facilitate inflation and deflation of the inflatable plug. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050225 | System for Piping Under Roadways - What is disclosed is an improved system for gas piping under roadways using polyethylene pipe ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050226 | SHEATH FOR PROTECTION OF A PIPE AGAINST IMPACTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR FUEL PIPES - A sheath for protecting a hose, particularly a fuel conduit, against shocks consists of a knitted tubular structure ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050227 | Electrical stretch hose - The present invention is an electrical extensible hose that includes an outer shell, an inner core and at least one helical wire, which acts like a skeleton. In the present invention one implemented an additional wire that was conductive. The outer shell and inner core of the present invention may be bonded together via heat fusion. The helical wire is attached to the inner core via heat fusion. The helical wire supports the outer shell and inner core so as to form a tube. The outer shell and the inner core have a portion that forms an angular fold and have a portion that remains fixed. The second wire is attached at a point below the fixed portion of the electrical stretch hose so as to allow for maximum constriction caused by the shrinkable force created by the helical wire, thus increasing the stretch ratio of the hose. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050228 | STABILIZED FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR TRANSPORTING HYDROCARBONS - The invention relates to a flexible pipe for transporting hydrocarbons, comprising the following, from the inside towards the outside: a cylindrical structural set adapted in such a way that it can withstand radial stress and at least one first armure lap, said first armure lap comprising a plurality of armure threads wherein the armure threads consist of formed and flattened metal threads, the width of said armure I being greater than the thickness e when they are wound in parallel in the form of a spiral with a longitudinal pitch around the structure set, said threads forming an angle of less than 60° angle with the generators (G) of said structural set, and the width/thickness ratio of the armure threads is greater than 4. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050229 | INSULATING PIPE FIXING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a fixing system for an insulating pipe of a dual insulating pipe type used for feeding liquefied LNG or liquid nitrogen, comprising an inner pipe through which the material for feeding passes, insulating material surrounding the inner pipe, and an outer pipe for protecting the insulating material surrounding the inner pipe. The insulating pipe fixing system for inserting and fixing an insulating pipe according to the invention is characterized in that the body of the fixing system is provided with a vacuum area for insulation. Therefore, according to the invention, it is easy to connect and disconnect pipes and this invention can be widely applied to connections of dual insulating pipes. Since the inside of the body is provided with an insulating section, the inner pipe area which is not surrounded by the insulating material can be insulated, so that overall insulation effect can be maximized. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050230 | END PROTECTOR DEVICE FOR TUBULAR STRUCTURES - A protector device for the ends of the tubular goods, such as tubes for the oil industry, OCTG, line pipes and the like is provided. The protector device may include two pieces, a generally elongate protector body and a bumper reinforcement that may be reversibly connected to the protector body. The protector body may be configured in a cylindrical geometry having a first end and a second end interconnected by lateral walls and defining a socket. The second end of the body further comprises a shoulder and an opening defining a socket in which a tubular good may be inserted. The bumper reinforcement includes an external curved or conical surface, capable of deforming in reaction to an external force in order to protect an enclosed tubular good. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050231 | WARP-TIED FORMING FABRIC WITH SELECTIVE WARP PAIR ORDERING - A double layer forming fabric for a papermaking machine is warp-tied, all the warp yarns comprising binder pairs which forming a single combined path in the paper side surface. The pair members exchange positions at an exchange point between successive path segments and are laterally displaced in relation to each other at and between each exchange point. For each successive pair, an order of insertion of the first and second members in relation to each other into the weave is inverted in relation to the order of insertion for members of the immediately preceding pair, such that each first member is adjacent to the first member of the adjacent pair at the closest exchange point, and each second member is adjacent to the second member of the adjacent pair at the closest exchange point. The fabric has improved drainage uniformity leading to improved paper formation and reduced sheet marking. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050232 | Switch and hose-valve connection arrangement for vehicle temporary mobility kit - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes an air inflator and an associated hose for inflating a tire. The switch-inflator assembly further includes a diverter switch, a power-on, power-off switch, and an air pressure gauge. The diverter switch is a user-operated switch which moves an associated diverter valve between an air inflation function and a sealing function. The sealant assembly includes a sealant hose having a sealant tire valve connector. Electrical wires are provided in operative association with the sealant hose and electrically connect the sealant tire valve connector and the sealant assembly. A circuit arrangement is provided which prevents the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant through a logic arrangement which includes a reset circuit. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050233 | Dripless nozzle - A nozzle for dispensing fuel into a vehicle. The nozzles includes a body portion and a spout extending from the body portion. The spout passes fuel from the body portion to a vehicle during refueling. The body portion includes a fuel flow control member for allowing or preventing fuel from passing through the body portion and the spout into the vehicle. A fuel collector collects fuel remaining in the body portion and the spout after the fuel flow control member shuts-off the flow of fuel through the body portion and the spout. Preferably, the fuel collector is configured to allow fuel collected in the fuel collector when the vehicle is being refueled to drain into the fuel tank of the vehicle after the flow control member prevents fuel from passing through the body portion and the spout but prior to removal of the spout from the fuel tank of the vehicle. It is further preferred that the fuel collector be configured such that it has a centrally located hollow passageway for permitting fuel to pass through the fuel collector while the vehicle is being refueled. The fuel collector and sidewalls of the nozzle are preferably configured to maximize the size of the passageway through which fuel passes while the vehicle is being refueled. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050234 | REVERSE BALLOON - A rapidly deployable camouflage device for concealing recognizable signatures of military objects, comprising a camouflage balloon and a deployment and undeployment device, the latter being equipped with a housing and a fan for inflating the balloon arranged on an opening in the housing. According to the invention, the balloon can be pulled into the housing by means of pull lines secured at one end to the inside of the balloon opposite the opening, and at the other end to a motor-driven winding device inside the housing. The balloon is thus pulled in in such a way that it is reversed inside the housing, from which state if can then be blown out unreversed as rapidly deployable camouflage. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050235 | Router Table - Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a router table may comprise a table top, a mounting can, a sleeve, and an adjustment mechanism. The table top may have an aperture and a plurality of support members; the support members may be configured to support the table top. The mounting can may be attachable to the table top in a vicinity of the aperture. The sleeve may be engaged to the mounting can, and may be configured to receive a router and to position a router bit of the router along an axis extending through the aperture. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to move the sleeve within the mounting can and relative to the table top to thereby move the router along the axis and position the router bit at one of a plurality of positions relative to the table top. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050236 | PLUNGE ROUTER AND KIT - A plunge router and kit are provided. In some aspects, a kit includes a first router base, a second router base, a motor assembly, and a depth adjustment mechanism at least partially supported by the motor assembly. The motor assembly is interchangeably supported by the first and second router bases. The depth adjustment mechanism adjusts a depth of cut of a tool element relative to the router base on which it is supported. The motor assembly may also be inserted into and supported by the first and second router bases along a substantially linear path. In other aspects, a depth of cut of a plunge router is finely adjustable. The depth of cut may also be coarsely adjustable. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050237 | Wood splitter - In a wood splitter for splitting a log of wood into several pieces comprising a receiving chamber ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050238 | TREATMENT SOLUTION FOR FORMING OF BLACK TRIVALENT CHROMIUM CHEMICAL COATING ON ZINC OR ZINC ALLOY AND METHOD OF FORMING BLACK TRIVALENT CHROMIUM CHEMICAL COATING ON ZINC OR ZINC ALLOY - A treatment solution that is used to form a chemical coating of trivalent chromium free of hexavalent chromium having uniform black appearance and good corrosion resistance on the surface of zinc or zinc alloy and that attains prolongation of treatment bath lifetime; and a method of forming a black trivalent chromium chemical coating on the surface of zinc or zinc alloy. There is provided a treatment solution for forming of a black trivalent chromium chemical coating on zinc or zinc alloy, comprising trivalent chromium ions, a chelating agent capable of forming a water-soluble complex with trivalent chromium, zinc ions, a sulfur compound and phosphite ions. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050239 | BRAZING FLUX POWDER FOR ALUMINUM-BASED MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF FLUX POWDER - It is aimed at providing a brazing flux powder, which exhibits an excellent spreadability in case of brazing of an Mg-containing aluminum-based material, which is non-corrosive and is thus excellent in safety, which is relatively inexpensive and is thus economically excellent, and which can be used in a wide and general manner. There is provided an improvement in a flux powder containing therein KAlF | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050240 | Magnetic metal power and method of producing the powder - A magnetic metal powder having fluidity is provided which is composed of FePt nanoparticles synthesized by the polyol synthesis method that possess fct (face-centered tetragonal) structure and exhibit crystal magnetic anisotropy from immediately after synthesis. Specifically, there is provided a magnetic metal powder having fluidity which is composed of magnetic metal particles whose main components and the contents thereof are represented by the following general formula (1): | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050241 | Steel superior in machinability and method of production of same - The present invention provides steel superior in machinability comprised of, by wt %, C: 0.005 to 0.2%, Si: 0.001 to 0.5%, Mn: 0.2 to 3.0%, P: 0.001 to 0.2%, S: 0.03 to 1.0%, T.N: 0.002 to 0.02%, T.O: 0.0005 to 0.035%, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, said steel satisfying one or both of Mn/S in the steel being 1.2 to 2.8 or an area ratio of pearlite over a grain size of 1 μm in a microstructure of the steel being not more than 5%. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050242 | METHOD OF FABRICATING STRIPS OR FOILS, RESPECTIVELY, FROM TiA16V4 - A method of fabricating a superplastically formable strip or a superplastically formable foil from TiAl6V4 with a thickness of no more than 0.9 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.5 mm, comprises the steps:
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| 20090050243 | HIGH STRENGTH HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET EXCELLENT IN BORE EXPANDING WORKABILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A high-strength hot-rolled steel sheet containing C: 0.05 to 0.15%, Si: no more than 1.50% (excluding 0%), Mn: 0.5 to 2.5%, P: no more than 0.035% (excluding 0%), S: no more than 0.01% (including 0%), Al: 0.02 to 0.15%, and Ti: to 0.2%, which is characterized in that its metallographic structure is composed of 60 to 95 vol % of bainite and solid solution-hardened or precipitation-hardened ferrite (or ferrite and martensite) and its fracture appearance transition temperature (vTrs) is no higher than 0° C. as obtained by impact tests. (% in terms of % by weight) | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050244 | Hot-Rolled High Strength Steel Sheet Having Excellent Ductility, Stretch-Flangeability, and Tensile Fatigue Properties and Method for Producing the Same - The present invention provides a hot-rolled high strength steel sheet in which, without using expensive Mo, by effectively using Ti which is an inexpensive element and the amount of precipitation hardening of which is large, both ductility and stretch-flangeability are improved at a tensile strength of 780 MPa or higher, and excellent tensile fatigue properties are exhibited; and a method for producing the hot-rolled high strength steel sheet. A hot-rolled high strength steel sheet having a composition including, in percent by mass, C: 0.06% to 0.15%, Si: 1.2% or less, Mn: 0.5% to 1.6%, P: 0.04% or less, S: 0.005% or less, Al: 0.05% or less, and Ti: 0.03% to 0.20%, the balance being Fe and incidental impurities, wherein the steel sheet has a structure in which the volume fraction of ferrite is 50% to 90%, the balance is substantially bainite, the total volume fraction of ferrite and bainite is 95% or more, precipitates containing Ti are precipitated in the ferrite, and the precipitates have an average diameter of 20 nm or less; and 80% or more of the Ti content in the steel is precipitated. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050245 | DECOY COUNTERMEASURES - A process of producing an infrared radiation-generating decoy for protecting against heat-seeking missiles and other heat-seeking devices comprises the step of decomposing a metal carboxy compound in the substantial absence of gaseous oxygen, to produce a pyrophoric material as a decomposition product of the metal carboxy compound, which pyrophoric material is arranged to combust spontaneously upon contact with air when the decoy is used. The metal carboxy compound may be iron oxalate, and the pyrophoric material may be ferrous oxide. The pyrophoric material may be coated onto a substrate, and a plurality of coated substrate pieces may be used in a decoy. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050246 | SHOULDER BAG - A shoulder bag includes a main or lower first generally rectangular pouch generally in the form of a purse with a top side having an auxiliary pouch extending upwardly therefrom. The auxiliary pouch has an opening to the back side of the pouch. Openings to the main pouch are provided through the top. A support strap extends from the back side of the main pouch and connects through swivel connections and a connecting strap to the top side of the auxiliary pouch so that the shoulder bag may be positioned on either side of an individual and fitted against the right or left hip of the individual in a comfortable manner. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050247 | System And Method For Protecting Against Wet Weather Golf Conditions - A combined towel and golf club protection assembly comprises an outer water resistant sleeve closed along opposite sides and along a top side and having an open bottom end. An inner liner formed of a water absorbent material is attached to the sleeve. The sleeve resists water penetration to thereby keep the liner relatively dry. The assembly of sleeve and liner is reversible to position the liner on an outer surface whereby the assembly may function as a towel. A sealable slit shaped opening is formed in the sleeve to create access to a space between the sleeve and the liner. The opening is fitted with a zipper closure and has upper and lower extensions of the sleeve overlapping the zipper to minimize water intrusion. The assembly also includes a pair of aligned holes formed through the top side of the sleeve and liner, each of the holes including a grommet, and a support hook passing through the holes for attaching the assembly to a golf bag. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050248 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A sipe formed in a block of a tread surface is provided with a first sipe portion having a first wide portion, a second sipe portion having a second wide portion in a different side from the first wide portion in a sipe width direction and positioned close to a sipe bottom portion side of the first sipe portion so as to become wider than the first sipe portion, and a third sipe portion having a third wide portion in the same side as the first wide portion in the sipe width direction and positioned close to a sipe bottom portion side of the second sipe portion so as to become wider than the second sipe portion. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050249 | Anti-slipping device for dual tires - Provided is an anti-slipping device for dual tires including: a plurality of spike members | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050250 | RUBBER COMPOSITION AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - There are provided a rubber composition for coating a steel cord, containing 100 parts by mass of diene-based rubber; 0.5 to 5 parts by mass of a metal salt of an organic acid; and 30 to 100 parts by mass of a filler, wherein the filler contains 3 to 30 parts by mass of glass beads having a particle diameter of 10 to 100 μm, relative to 100 parts by mass of the diene-based rubber, and a tire reinforcement belt and a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition. The rubber composition reduces heat generation and improves adhesiveness with a steel cord. A pneumatic tire having a tire reinforcement belt using the rubber composition has excellent steering stability and rolling resistance. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050251 | Air Barrier Composition For Innerliners - According to the invention, a processing aid is used to improve processing in a green (uncured) rubber composition, such as in downstream in-plant processing of an innerliner compound, and maintaining, or more preferably, reducing the air permeability of the cured composition, e.g., innerliner compound. In embodiments, another of the advantages of the present invention is that the processing aid according to the invention can be used in very low levels relative to the other processing aids and oils. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050252 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RUN-FLAT TIRE - A method of manufacturing a run-flat the capable of manufacturing a run-flat tire with excellent uniformity due to its less occurrence of eccentricity than in conventional methods by simple facility and steps. The method comprises a step for disposing an inner liner rubber ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050253 | Reprocess Indicating Device - The present invention provides a secure indicator label device for use on an article or container which includes a visual indicator, tamper-evident and/or anti-counterfeit features. Also provided are methods for indicating whether an article or the contents of a container have been exposed to a particular environment and a method for reducing the likelihood of improper re-use of a single-use article or container. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050254 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BAG WITH CHUCK TAPE - A manufacturing device for manufacturing a reclosable-tape-having bag manufactures a reclosable-tape-having bag in which a reclosable tape is mounted on an inner surface of a bag body | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050255 | Flexible imaging member belt seam smoothing process - Post treatment processes of an ultrasonically welded seamed flexible imaging member belt for providing a smooth surface and substantially eliminating protrusions by applying heat and/or pressure to an overlap region of the seam to compress and reform the seam. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050256 | MULTI-LAYERED COMPOSITE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-layered composite includes a polymer adhesive layer and a polymer support film layer that becomes intimately incorporated with the polymer adhesive layer upon application of heat. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050257 | Method and Device for Producing a Tread for a Vehicle Tire - A tread for a vehicle tire, such as a pneumatic vehicle tire, is provided with an electrically conducting layer axially inside a portion of a first, radially outer rubber layer of the tread. The electrically conductive layer extends from a second, radially inner rubber layer of the tread on the radially inner side of the tread rubber material up to a ground contact surface of the tread. The rubber material of the electrically conducting layer and the rubber material of the radially inner rubber layer of the tread have a higher electrical conductivity than the rubber material of the radially outer rubber layer. First, a first rubber layer of higher electrical conductivity is formed over the circumference of the vehicle tire, and an accumulation of rubber material of higher electrical conductivity is built to extend over the circumference of the vehicle tire in a position in the region of axial extent of the layer of rubber material of higher electrical conductivity that is intended to extend up to the ground contact surface in the finished vehicle tire. Then the accumulation of rubber material is shaped to form a web, radially outwards from the inner rubber layer, and in its cross-sectional planes containing the axis of the vehicle tire a predetermined cross-sectional contour. Then the outer rubber layer of lower electrical conductivity is built on the radially outer surface of the first rubber layer, which adjoins the shaped web of rubber material of higher conductivity axially on both sides, and the tread profile is shaped and vulcanized. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050258 | DEVELOPMENT OF PEM FUEL CELL ELECTRODES USING PULSE ELECTRODEPOSITION - In one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for forming a PEM fuel cell electrode is provided. The method includes applying a hydrophilic wetting agent on an electrode surface. A catalyst layer is deposited on the wetted electrode surface by pulse electrodeposition, at least a portion of the catalyst penetrating the electrode surface. The electrode surface is heat treated. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050259 | Method for producing single- or multi-layer fiber preforms by the tfp process as well as a backing layer - Disclosed is a method for producing single- or multi-layered fiber preforms by the TFP process with fiber strands, which are aligned substantially such that they are oriented with the flux of force, are laid on a backing layer and are attached by fixing threads, in order to form a fiber preform with virtually any desired material thickness and without a troublesome backing layer. A release layer is applied at least in certain regions to the backing layer and, after completion of the TFP process, the fiber preform is introduced into a fixing device, in which at least some of the fixing threads are melted by heat being supplied, and subsequently the backing layer, separated from the fiber preform by the release layer, is detached from the fiber preform. The fiber preforms formed by this method have a virtually optimum fiber structure without flaws along with virtually any desired material thickness and are predestined for the production of composite components for load-bearing components that have to withstand high mechanical loads. A backing layer for the production of a fiber preform as well as a fiber preform that is formed in accordance with this method are also disclosed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050260 | Process for the production of light-emitting, transparent film system based on polymers - A light-emitting, transparent, flexible film system based on polymers is produced by including a thermoplastic polyurethane film having an electroluminescent pigment incorporated therein in the flexible film system. These systems are useful as a luminescent system. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050261 | Apparatus for and Method of Manufacturing Photosensitive Laminated Body - A manufacturing apparatus ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050262 | Production of Dosing Molds from Active Substance-Containing Melts - Disclosed is a method for producing dosing molds, according to which two separating films ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050263 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PREFORM AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A process for manufacturing a preform, and apparatus therefor, wherein a preform with a branched portion in its cross-section profile is continuously manufactured by delivering a raw form of reinforcing fiber base material with a branched portion in its cross-section profile, among multiple reinforcing fiber base materials for constructing the preform, intermittently in the longitudinal direction thereof; at each delivery discontinuation, performing heat and/or pressure application to the raw base material so as to tentatively obtain a preliminary shaped matter with given configuration; and uniting the obtained preliminary shaped matter with given configuration with raw forms of other reinforcing fiber base materials for constructing the preform. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050264 | Radiation-Curable Fluorescing Compositions - The invention provides fluorescing compositions which cure by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and contain a europium compound which fluoresces at visible wavelengths. More particularly, the invention pertains to liquid, radiation-curable compositions comprising a substantially homogeneous fluid comprising, a fluorescing europium compound in an admixture of a polymerizable component and a polymerization initiator. Such find use as adhesives, coatings, and the like. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050265 | Apparatus for making a fishing line knot - A method and apparatus for attaching a fishing line to a fishing hook is presented. The method includes steps of obtaining an amount of adhesive material, applying the adhesive material to an end portion of the fishing line, passing the end portion through a hook eye of the fishing hook and knotting the end portion in a manner such that the adhesive material substantially prevents slipping in the knot and substantially reduces slipping of the fishing line on the hook eye whereby breakage of the fishing line is substantially reduced during fishing. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050266 | CROSSLINKED POLYMERIC MATERIALS AS FILLER AND SPACERS IN ADHESIVES - A new adhesive system is presented. It has been discovered that crosslinked polymeric materials may be used both as spacer particles and as filler in adhesives. The adhesives are especially useful for attaching electronic devices where controlled adhesive bond width is required and the devices make use of lead free solder or otherwise require high temperature processing. New methods for selection of suitable material to be used as spacer and filler material are presented. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050267 | Customizable item labeling system for use in manufacturing, packaging, product shipment-fulfillment, distribution, and on-site operations, adaptable for validation of variable-shaped items - A system for labeling a plurality of items, each having a periphery. The system has: a rotary-station comprising a pair of plate-members each having a rotation axis, the pair of plate-members is adapted for holding each of the plurality of items, individually; a labeler assembly for providing a plurality of dedicated labeling; a mechanism for applying a labeling-edge of a dedicated labeling created for a first item of the plurality of items, leaving a first labeling tail, while holding the first item between the pair of plate-members; and a roller for contouring the first labeling tail around at least a portion of the periphery of the first item by making contact between a rolling surface and the first labeling tail while the first item moves in a spinning fashion between the pair of plate-members. The system may incorporate a single-rotary station unit or a multi-rotary station unit. An associated method of labeling a plurality of items is also disclosed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050268 | Heat-sensitive adhesive material, adhered article, process and apparatus for thermally activating the heat-sensitive adhesive material - A heat-sensitive adhesive material contains a substrate and a heat-sensitive adhesive layer that contains a thermoplastic resin and a solid plasticizer, and the heat-sensitive adhesive material is so configured as to be heated and applied to an adherend, wherein the heat-sensitive adhesive material exhibits such an adhesive strength to the adherend as to increase with time from immediately after applying the heat-sensitive adhesive material to the adherend. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050269 | Method For Reducing Degradation in A Fuel Cell - The invention is a method of reducing catalyst dissolution in the cathode of a membrane electrode assembly fuel cell, the method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a membrane electrode assembly comprising an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode; (b) assembling a fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly; (c) applying a fluid comprising an oxidant to the cathode of the membrane electrode assembly; (d) applying a fluid comprising a fuel to the anode of the membrane electrode assembly; and (e) supplying a sufficient quantity of reducing agent to the cathode to maintain the average open-circuit voltage of the cathode at less than about 0.98 V. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050270 | SENSORS FOR DYNAMICALLY DETECTING SUBSTRATE BREAKAGE AND MISALIGNMENT OF A MOVING SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and method incorporating at least two sensors that detect the presence of a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, a method for transferring a substrate in a processing system is described. The method includes positioning a substrate on an end effector in a first chamber, moving the substrate through an opening between the first chamber and a second chamber along a substrate travel path, and sensing opposing sides of the substrate travel path using at least two sensors positioned proximate to the opening, each of the at least two sensors defining a beam path that is directed through opposing edge regions of the substrate when at least a portion of an edge region traverses the beam path. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050271 | MASK TRIMMING - A method for etching a dielectric layer is provided. A patterned mask with mask features is formed over a dielectric layer. The mask has isolated areas and dense areas of the mask features. The mask is trimmed by a plurality of cycles, where each cycle includes depositing a deposition layer, and selectively etching the deposition layer and the patterned mask. The selective etching selectively trims the isolated areas of the mask with respect to the dense areas of the mask. The dielectric layer is etched using the thus trimmed mask. The mask is removed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050272 | DEPOSITION RING AND COVER RING TO EXTEND PROCESS COMPONENTS LIFE AND PERFORMANCE FOR PROCESS CHAMBERS - A deposing ring and cover ring for extending process components life and performance for process chambers are disclosed. A deposition ring including a protruding surface is positioned in spaced apart relation with a cover ring including a depressed surface. Indicated surfaces of the deposition ring and cover ring may be covered with a coating to improve adhesion of deposited materials. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050273 | Label Application Assembly Comprising Safety Means - A label application assembly for labeling machines in general, comprising, downstream of a label feeder, a plate for picking up the labels, which is connected to means for transfer onto the product to be labeled, safety means being provided which are interposed between the pick-up plate and the transfer means and are adapted to intervene when the pick-up plate interacts with obstacles interposed in the region where the pick-up plate moves. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050274 | ADHESIVE TAPE ADHERING APPARATUS - An apparatus comprises a pressurizing tool including a plurality of pressurizing surfaces and rotatably mounted on a base member, a supply reel which supplies a release tape to which adhesive tape adheres along pressurizing surfaces of a periphery of the pressurizing tool, a cutter which is disposed to face one of the pressurizing surfaces of the pressurizing tool and cuts only the adhesive tape adhering to the release tape into a predetermined length, and a backup tool which is disposed to face a pressurizing surface located downstream from the pressurizing surface facing the cutter and supports a lower surface of the side portion of the substrate when the base member is driven downward in the vertical direction and adheres the adhesive tape cut into the predetermined length to the upper surface of the side portion of the substrate by the pressurizing surface. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050275 | Coating Film Transfer Tool | 2009-02-26 |
