10th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130056083 | HYBRID VALVE FOR ATTENUATION OF LOW FREQUENCY NOISE - A hybrid valve assembly for an exhaust system includes an exhaust tube having a bore defining an exhaust flow path. A vane is mounted within the bore and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A resilient member biases the vane toward the closed position. A valve actuator has an ON position where movement of the vane is actively controlled by the valve actuator and an OFF position where movement of the vane is passively controlled by exhaust gas flow. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056084 | 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. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056085 | RUPTURE DISK - A rupture disk ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056086 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN PERSONAL HYGIENE, IN PARTICULAR WHEN TAKING A SHOWER OR A BATH OR WHEN WASHING HANDS - The invention relates to a device, to a capsule and to a method for use in personal hygiene, in particular when taking a shower or a bath or when washing hands. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056087 | UNIVERSAL FLUID FLOW ADAPTOR - A universal fluid flow adaptor may be formed of a single structure having a plurality of vertical conduits to receive a gas flow, the plurality of vertical conduits extending through the single structure from the top surface to the bottom surface, a plurality of horizontal conduits to receive a gas flow, the plurality of horizontal conduits extending through the first side, the second side, the first end, and the second end at an interior of the single structure, wherein one or more of the plurality of vertical conduits converge with at least one of the plurality of horizontal conduits at the interior of the single structure, and wherein one or more of the plurality of horizontal conduits converge to form at least one cross-shaped conduit at the interior of the single structure. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056088 | Frost Proof Sillcock System - A frost proof sillcock system for diverting water away from a building when a tubular body of a sillcock is broken and allowing an individual to easily repair a broken sillcock. The frost proof sillcock system generally includes an outer tube fluidly connected to a supply pipe within a building and a sillcock removably connected within the outer tube. If the sillcock ruptures, the water is diverted outside of the building by the outer tube. The sillcock is replaced by rotating the sillcock to disconnect from the outer tube thereby allowing a replacement sillcock to be installed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056089 | CONDENSATE COLLECTION SYSTEM AND DRAIN - A condensate collection valve includes a valve body having an inlet port connected to an inlet passage and an outlet port connected to a drain passage. A collection chamber is rotatably connected to the valve body and rotatable between a collect position where the collection chamber is in fluid communication with the inlet passage, and a drain position where the collection chamber is in fluid communication with the drain passage. The collection chamber is prevented from simultaneous fluid communication with the inlet passage and the drain passage. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056090 | FAN ASSEMBLY WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTING STRUCTURE - A fan assembly for a computer system includes a fan and a frame connected to the fan. A number of louvers are rotatably connected to the frame and are capable of rotating between an open position in response to air pressure established by the fan in which air is permitted to flow through the fan, and a closed position under a force of gravity when the fan is inoperable in which the louvers block the air to flow through the fan. Each louver defines at least one groove along a width direction, and each of the at least one groove allows two portions at opposite sides to be broken off from each other. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056091 | Double Seat Valve with Rinsing Valve - A valve device includes a double-seat and/or double seal valve and a cleaning valve to clean the leakage space of the double-seat and/or double seal valve. The axis of the cleaning valve forms an angle between 1° and 89° with the axis of the double-seat and/or double seal valve. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056092 | COATING APPARATUS - The present invention concerns a coating apparatus including a coating unit for applying a slurry-like kneaded electrode material prepared by kneading an electrode material and a solvent, a pump for feeding the kneaded electrode material under pressure to the coating unit, and a temperature raising unit for raising the temperature of the kneaded electrode material before coating to a predetermined temperature range where a storage modulus of the kneaded electrode material becomes substantially constant. This enables stable coating in an early stage after the start of coating. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056093 | Fully Autonomous Lashing Platform - Lashing platform with a mount for mounting a container set down on the lashing platform, wherein the mount is spring-mounted in the vertical direction and is connected via a first line to a gas storage unit for storing the energy released when setting the container down on the mount of the lashing platform, and the gas storage unit is connected via a second line to screwing devices which are supplied with energy from the gas storage unit and are intended for removing twist-locks from and inserting them into the container, characterized by a third line connected to the first line and/or to the gas storage unit, and a generator for producing electrical energy that is driven by the volumetric flow conveyed in the third line. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056094 | Wall Mountable Hose Reel - An improved wall mount hose reel of a shape and design allowing preassembly and stacking in a nesting fashion of multiple units. The wall mount hose reel employs a frame for support of a garden hose to be wound into a coil by use of a hose reel spool. A crank handle is provided on the frame and attached to the hose reel spool for winding. An inlet/outlet swivel union fluid conduit is provided in the A-frame. The inlet fluid conduit is adapted for attachment to a water source, located on the outer surface of the A-frame, and adapted for coupling with the outlet conduit. The frame further supports a storage shelf and a rotatable levelwind assembly. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056095 | SELF-RESET VALVE - A self-reset valve has a fixed unit, a water diversion body, a stop mechanism, a drive shaft and a clutch. The fixed unit is disposed with an inlet waterway and at least two waterways. The water diversion body is rotatably connected to the fixed unit inside. The water diversion body is disposed with an outer revolution surface having an outer ratch and an inner revolution surface. The stop mechanism is connected to the fixed unit and acted on the outer ratch. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the fixed unit. The drive shaft is disposed with a control end and a drive end. The clutch is connected between the drive end of the drive shaft and the inner revolution surface of the water diversion body. The reset elastic body is connected between the drive shaft and the fixed unit. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056096 | GAS TURBINE METERING VALVE - A metering valve includes a valve body, a flow tube, an orifice plate, a central flow body, and a mover. The valve body has an inlet and an outlet. The flow tube is carried for axial movement in slidable and sealing engagement with the valve body at an inlet end and an outlet end. The orifice plate has an outlet. The central flow body is provided on an upstream end of the orifice plate and has an annular seal configured to seat into engagement with the outlet end of the flow tube when the flow tube is moved to a downstream position. The central flow body also includes a central, protruding flow diverter upstream and central of the annular seal. The mover is provided in the valve body and is configured to carry the flow tube for displacement of the output end toward and away from the central flow body. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056097 | PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR FEEDING FUEL, AND FUEL-SUPPLYING SYSTEM COMPRISING A REGULATING UNIT THAT CONSISTS OF SAID PRESSURE REGULATORS - The present invention relates to a fuel supply device and a pressure control for a fuel supply device to supply fuel from a reservoir to a user, and a method for pressure control. The fuel supply device for a motor vehicle comprises a reservoir, which is emptied upon discharge via a pressure control of a control unit, with between an inlet side high-pressure chamber and an outlet side low-pressure chamber of the pressure control several flow paths are arranged, which are opened and closed and when they are flown through a pressure reduction occurs from the storage pressure of the reservoir to the operating pressure of the user. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056098 | COMPACT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR - A compact fuel pressure regulator ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056099 | Removal of Sediment from a Container Holding Liquid - A sediment removal assembly is provided for removal of sediment in a container. The assembly has a container seal for sealing an opening to the container. The container seal is formed with a seal body with a flow through passageway between opposite ends of the seal body, and a valve arrangement with a valve member normally spring biassed to close said passageway. One end of said seal body is adapted to sealingly engage said container at an opening thereof to close the opening. The assembly also has a sediment reservoir adapted for removable sealing engagement with the opposite end of the seal body and in communication with the flow through passageway so that upon opening the valve member. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056100 | PRESSURE SENSOR UNIT AND BRAKE DEVICE - Conventional pressure sensor units require time-consuming work including bonding and welding in assembly work and affixing a pressure sensor to a holder, and therefore a pressure sensor unit in which a pressure sensor can be easily affixed to a holder is needed. Disclosed is a pressure sensor unit wherein a holder comprises a first holder member and a second holder member, and by fitting a fitting groove of the first holder member and a fitting claw of the second holder member with each other while housing a pressure sensor in housing holes provided in the two holder members, the two holder members are affixed, and the pressure sensor is affixed to the holder. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056101 | METHODS FOR DISCRETIZED PROCESSING AND PROCESS SEQUENCE INTEGRATION OF REGIONS OF A SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides methods and systems for discretized, combinatorial processing of regions of a substrate such as for the discovery, implementation, optimization, and qualification of new materials, processes, and process sequence integration schemes used in integrated circuit fabrication. A substrate having an array of differentially processed regions thereon is processed by delivering materials to or modifying regions of the substrate. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056102 | Vacuum Sizing Tank with Electro-Mechanical Controlled Water Flows - A vacuum sizing tank configured to provide controlled fluid flow. A fluid control system and a vacuum sizing tank utilizing electronic controls to create and maintain controllable fluid flow within the tank. Flow meters may measure the flow in and out of the tank to maintain consistency. Temperature meters may measure the temperatures for each of the flows to maintain consistency. An electronic circuit may compare the values with preset values. Any difference between the values may trigger change by varying the voltage applied to a variable speed water pump. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056103 | VALVE ARRAY - A valve array includes a reservoir containing a pressurized fluid, a non-return valve and a seat valve that is actuatable so as to allow the fluid to flow out of the reservoir. The seat valve is configured as a pilot control valve connected to the reservoir such that, in an open condition of the seat valve, a smaller amount of the fluid flows out of the reservoir via the seat valve and a larger amount of the fluid flows out of the reservoir via the non-return valve. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056104 | SNAP FITTING FOR PLUMBING - A snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056105 | FLEXIBLE PIPE INCLUDING CARCASS LAYER - Flexible pipe body for transporting fluids from a sub-sea location, including a carcass layer comprising a plurality of independent hoop elements each comprising a body portion having a circular outer surface that circles around an inner circumference of a bore region of the flexible pipe, said body portion being arranged to interlock adjacent hoop elements together. A method of manufacturing flexible pipe body is also enclosed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056106 | Hose For Transporting Refrigerant - A hose for transporting refrigerant of the present technology includes an inner tube layer having a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adjacent to an outer surface of the gas barrier layer. The gas barrier layer includes a polyamide resin composition obtained by blending from 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of a hydrotalcite per 100 parts by mass of a modified polyamide obtained by blending a polyamide and a carboxyl group-containing modified polyolefin. The rubber layer includes a rubber composition obtained by compounding from 1 to 15 parts by mass of an alkylphenol-formaldehyde resin per 100 parts by mass of a raw rubber. The raw rubber is at least one selected from the group consisting of a BIMS and a butyl rubber and/or a halogenated butyl rubber, which is a copolymer rubber. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056107 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR REFRIGERANT-TRANSPORTING HOSE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE RESIN COMPOSITION, AND REFRIGERANT-TRANSPORTING HOSE - A resin composition for a refrigerant-transporting hose, including: a semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) as a main component; an aliphatic polyamide resin (B); and an elastomer (C), in which the aliphatic polyamide resin (B) is dispersed in a phase formed of the semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) and the elastomer (C), which is not crosslinked, is incorporated in the form of particles into the dispersed aliphatic polyamide resin (B). Thus, excellent refrigerant permeation resistance and acid resistance, and at the same time, for example, extrusion processability and flexibility, are obtained. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056108 | Method of Producing a Composite Pipe and Such a Composite Pipe - A composite pipe comprises a polyetheretherketone innermost pipe around which a reinforcing overwrap is arranged. A protective sheath surrounds the overwrap. Such a composite pipe may be made by selecting a polyetheretherketone pipe having an outer region having a crystallinity of less than 25%; overlaying the selected pipe with overwrap; and subjecting the combination to heat, thereby causing the crystallinity of the outer region of the polyetheretherketone pipe to increase. The method reduces the risk of pipe failure. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056109 | RESIN-MADE INLET PIPE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE PIPE - A resin-made fuel inlet pipe having a light weight excellent impact resistance, and causing no fuel leakage, includes: a tubular inner layer; and an outer layer laminated on an outer peripheral surface thereof, in which: the inner layer is formed of a resin having fuel resistance; the outer layer is formed of a resin (A) having a tensile elongation at 8 m/s measured by a high-speed tensile test of 200% or more; and the inner layer and the outer layer are in a substantially non-adherent state. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056110 | EDGEWISE WOUND COIL MANUFACTURING DEVICE - Disclosed is an edgewise wound coil manufacturing device for manufacturing an edgewise wound coil. The edgewise wound coil manufacturing device is provided with: a plurality of corners; a core having a recess formed between each pair of adjacent corners, and around which a flat wire is wrapped; a rotating part that forces the core to rotate around the central axis of the core; guide parts that hold the flat wire therebetween in the thickness direction, while guiding the flat wire in such a manner that the flat wire wraps around the core; a first moving part that forces at least one of the guide parts and the core to move in the approaching/receding direction of the other; and a controller that adjusts the amount that the first moving part moves such that the edgewise wound coil achieves the desired shape. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056111 | Apparatus and Method for Flowing Compressed Fluids Into and Out of Containment - Methods for loading a compressed fluid into and discharging the compressed fluid out of containment are provided. Compressed fluid is injected into a bottom portion of a container system for storage and/or transport until a target pressure is reached after which gas is withdrawn from an upper portion of the container system at a rate to maintain the target pressure while the compressed fluid is injected in the bottom portion. The compressed fluid is cooled through an expansion valve and by refrigerated chillers or by injecting a cold liquid of the same chemical composition as the compressed fluid into the compressed fluid prior to injection into the container system. Discharge from the container system to a receiving facility begins with blow down from the bottom portion of the container system without a displacement fluid and continues until pressure falls below an acceptable differential pressure. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056112 | LINER-BASED LIQUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS WITH EMPTY DETECTION CAPABILITY - Fluid supply systems for storage and dispensing of chemical reagents and compositions, e.g., high purity liquid reagents and chemical mechanical polishing compositions used to manufacture microelectronic device products, having capability for detection of an empty or near-empty condition when the contained liquid is at or approaching depletion during dispensing operation. Fluid delivery systems employing empty detect arrangements are described, including pressure transducer monitoring of dispensed material intermediate the supply package and a servo-hydraulic dispense pump, or monitoring of dispenser chamber replenishment times in a dispenser being replenished on a cyclic schedule to flow material from the dispenser to a downstream tool utilizing the dispensed material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056113 | Stump Destruction Apparatus - The present disclosure provides an apparatus comprising a frame supporting a motor and a gearbox, wherein the motor and the gearbox are connected to one another via coupling and further wherein the gearbox is oriented ninety (90) degrees from its normal operating orientation; and a bit assembly, the bit assembly comprising a shaft, having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the gearbox via a gearbox output flange, a main bit assembly further comprising an upper cutting blade and a lower cutting blade attached to the shaft, wherein the lower cutting blade is located closer to the second end of the shaft than the upper cutting blade, an adjustable depth cutting guide attached to a bottom portion of the upper cutting blade, and a lateral cutting blade attached at the far end of the upper cutting blade; and a guide bit assembly wherein the apparatus is attachable to a self-propelled vehicle. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a drive system comprising a hydraulic motor, wherein said motor further comprises a torque modulation means and a first splined drive shaft; a gearbox further comprising a second splined drive shaft; a coupling connecting the gearbox to the motor; and an internal spline coupling adapted to receive both the first splined drive shaft and the second splined drive shaft. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056114 | TWIST-AXLE WITH LONGITUDINALLY-VARYING WALL THICKNESS - The invention relates to a twist-axle that includes a cross-beam member and two trailing arms, each trailing arm rigidly secured to the cross-beam member in one of two connection regions of the cross-beam member or formed integrally with and extending from one of the two connection regions. The cross-beam member is formed from a tubular blank and has a torsionally elastic central portion and two torsionally stiff connection regions. The cross-beam member has a wall thickness that varies longitudinally along the length of the cross-beam member from the torsionally elastic central portion to each of the torsionally stiff connection regions. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056115 | AUTOMOBILE CHASSIS PART EXCELLENT IN LOW CYCLE FATIGUE CHARACTERISTICS AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - An automobile chassis part which is excellent in low cycle fatigue characteristics, characterized by being formed by steel which contains, by mass %, C: 0.02 to 0.10%, Si: 0.05 to 1.0%, Mn: 0.3 to 2.5%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Ti: 0.005 to 0.1%, Al: 0.005 to 0.1%, N: 0.0005 to 0.006%, and B: 0.0001 to 0.01 and has a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, in which 80% or more of the part structure comprises a bainite structure and in which a portion where a ratio R/t of the thickness “t” and external surface curvature radius R is 5 or less has an X-ray half width of an (211) plane of 5 (deg) or less. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056116 | COPPER ALLOY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD OF PRODUCING COPPER ALLOY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COPPER ALLOY ROLLED MATERIAL FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A copper alloy for an electronic device containing Mg in a range of 2.6 atomic % or more and 9.8 atomic % or less, Al in a range of 0.1 atomic % or more and 20 atomic % or less, and the balance substantially consisting of Cu and unavoidable impurities. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056117 | THERMOSETTING SOLID PROPELLANT COMPOSITION COMPRISING NONVOLATILE TERTIARY AMINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CURE RATE OF THE COMPOSITION - Disclosed are a nitrate ester polyether-based thermosetting solid propellant composition comprising a nonvolatile tertiary amine, and a method for controlling a viscosity buildup of the nitrate ester polyether-based thermosetting solid propellant composition characterized by adding a nonvolatile tertiary amine. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056118 | CONVERTIBLE CLUTCH PURSE - A convertible clutch purse is disclosed that converts to a billowy sash and vice versa. The purse is formed of an elongated composite fabric structure having an inner sheet and an outer billowed sheet attached together to form, in one embodiment, a generally oval shaped body. A selectively closable pocket is sandwiched between the inner and outer sheets, wherein the pocket is accessible along one edge joining the inner and outer sheets, and wherein the sash may be folded into the pocket to convert the sash into the clutch purse. An alternative embodiment converts from the purse to a stole or scarf having free ends. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056119 | Slim Wallet with Attached Elastic Band - This device is a billfold and credit card carrier engineered for minimum thickness. Whereas most wallets have compartments for currency and vertically stacked compartments for plastic ID and credit cards, this wallet has singular pockets on either side holding cards stacked one directly on top of the other (versus the usual offset stacking). Paper currency, business cards and other paper items are, held securely by an attached elastic band which closes over the other side of the wallet when folded. This omission of a separate pouch dedicated to paper currency or other hardware allows the wallet a very thin profile, which offers users a lighter, smaller, more comfortable wallet in their pocket. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056120 | Sports Bat Sleeve - A sports bat sleeve to cover a bat comprising: a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body stretches along the bat from the barrel to the handle; a barrel portion at an end of the cylindrical body, where the barrel portion covers the barrel of the bat; a neck portion at an opposing end of the cylindrical body, where the neck portion tapers to cover a portion of the handle of the bat; and a closure fastened along the neck portion, where the closure enables the neck portion to open and close around the handle of the bat. The cylindrical body includes a base at the end of the barrel portion to prevent the barrel from sliding out of the cylindrical body after placement. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056121 | LOW-PERMEABILITY LAMINATE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE UTILIZING THE SAME - A low permeability laminate obtained by laminating (A) a thermoplastic resin composition layer containing (i) 50 to 90% by weight of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of 20 to 50 mol % and a saponification degree of 90% or more, (ii) 50 to 10% by weight of an aliphatic polyamide resin having 90 mol % or more of an ε-caprolactam-derived component and (iii) 3 to 50 parts by weight of a sulfonamide-based plasticizer, based upon 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the components (i) and (ii) and (B) at least one rubber composition layer, a layer of a thickness ε | 2013-03-07 |
20130056122 | Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire using, as an inner liner layer, a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a thermoplastic resin matrix, in which a rubber component is dispersed a surface of the inner liner layer is covered with a protective layer, whereby a weathering resistance, damage resistance and fatigue resistance of the film liner of the inner liner layer at the time of tire storage are improved. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056123 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for producing a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a phase structure comprising a continuous phase comprising at least one thermoplastic resin and a disperse phase comprising dynamically crosslinked elastomer particles finely dispersed in the continuous phase, the method being characterized by dispersing in at least one crosslinkable elastomer component furnace carbon black having a BET nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of from 100 to 260 m | 2013-03-07 |
20130056124 | SELF-SUPPORTING PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprises a carcass with a reinforcing ply structure extending between a pair of bead portions and a pair of sidewalls, a tread, a belt reinforcing structure located radially outward of the carcass and radially inward of the tread, and two inserts. Each insert is located in each sidewall. Each sidewall is located radially outward of one of the pair of bead portions. Each insert has a first material and a second material. The first material has a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the second material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056125 | SELF-SUPPORTING PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass comprising a reinforcing ply structure extending between a pair of bead portions, a pair of sidewalls, a tread, a belt reinforcing structure located radially outward of the carcass and radially inward of the tread, and an insert located in each sidewall. Each sidewall is located radially outward of one of the pair of bead portions. Each insert has a first segment constructed of a first material and a second segment constructed of a second material. The first material has a different stiffness than the second material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056126 | AIRCRAFT TIRE - A pneumatic tire in accordance with the present invention includes two annular bead portions, a carcass, and a belt reinforcement layer. The carcass extends between the bead portions through sidewall portions and a tread portion. The carcass has at least one carcass ply of parallel cords turned up about the bead portions. The belt reinforcement layer is disposed radially outside the carcass and radially inside the tread portion. Each annular bead portion includes an annular bead core having the carcass ply turned up around the bead core, a first apex disposed adjacent and radially outward of the bead core, a second apex disposed axially outward of the bead core and the carcass ply, a first chafer disposed adjacent the carcass ply and axially outward of the bead core, and a second chafer disposed adjacent and axially outward the second apex and axially inward a sidewall portion. The first apex comprises a material with a 100 percent modulus between 1.0 MPa and 6.0 MPa. The second apex comprises a material with a 100 percent modulus between 1.0 MPa and 6.0 MPa. The first chafer comprises a material with a 100 percent modulus between 2.0 MPa and 4.0 MPa. The second chafer comprises a material with a 100 percent modulus between 1.0 MPa and 6.0 MPa. The sidewall portions comprise a material with a 100 percent modulus between 1.0 MPa and 2.0 MPa. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056127 | SELF-SUPPORTING PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, a tread, a belt reinforcing structure located radially outward of the carcass and radially inward of the tread, and an insert located in each sidewall. Each insert comprises a plurality of separate rib members. The carcass includes a reinforcing ply structure extending between a pair of bead portions and a pair of sidewalls. Each sidewall is located radially outward of one of the pair of bead portions. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056128 | PNEUMATIC TIRE WITH CONDUCTIVE BLEEDER CORDS - A carcass ply for a pneumatic tire in accordance with the present invention includes a plurality of load bearing cords calendered within a polymer matrix and a plurality of gas bleeder cords for moving gas away from an interface of the load bearing cords and the polymer matrix. The plurality of gas bleeder cords also function to conduct electrical charge from a belt structure of the pneumatic tire to a bead portion of the pneumatic tire. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056129 | Absorbent Garment With Strand Coated Adhesive Components - An absorbent garment includes a body panel having a terminal waist edge, at least first and second layers terminating at the terminal waist edge and at least one elastic element disposed between the first and second layers. The body panel has at least first and second adhesive regions. The first adhesive region is defined by the at least one elastic element, which is strand coated with a first adhesive. The second region is defined by a control coating of a second adhesive applied between the first and second layers. In one embodiment, the first region has a greater sensory softness than the second region. In one embodiment, the body panel, in an unstretched condition, has a surface softness with a can deviation of coefficient of friction less than about 0.020 in the first adhesive region. A method of assembling an absorbent garment include strand coating at least one elastic element with a first adhesive and applying a control coating of a second adhesive to a portion of at least one of a first and second layer of web material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOINT INTEGRITY DETECTION - An inspectable joint in a medical device is disclosed that includes at least one medical-grade tube having an end, a medical-grade fitting having at least one joining surface configured to accept the end of the tube, and a joining material disposed between the tube and the joining surface. The joining material includes a first component configured to couple the tube to the fitting and a second component configured to provide observable evidence of the presence of the joining material between the tube and the joining surface. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056131 | Single Stage Debulk and Cure of a Prepreg Material - An apparatus and method for repairing a damaged laminate including the process of cutting out a damaged section and replacing damaged section with a repair laminate, then covering the repair laminate with a vacuum bag having a heater disposed therein. Thereafter, applying heat and pressure to the repair laminate with the heater and vacuum bag to adequately debulk and cure the repair laminate. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056132 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a composite product, wherein a plurality of elements are assembled by gluing them together under pressure, the method comprising applying glue to at least one surface of each element on which glue is to be applied, assembling the elements to a desired structure and subjecting the assembled elements to pressure in a press, which method further comprising controlling the amount of at least one component of the glue applied. However, if unexpected delays occur in the production line, there is a risk that the waiting time for the elements of a batch on which glue already have been applied will be too long and gluing thus defective. As defective gluing means both loss of production and waste of material it has been found advisable to keep a reasonable safety margin and apply more glue than in the ideal case will be necessary. On the other hand, in cases there are no unexpected delays, this practice leads to use of more glue than necessary. It has now been realised that the probability for unforeseen delays in the production line is decreased for each element in a batch onto which glue is applied. According to the present invention it has thus been found possible to further decrease the consumption o glue, without putting the quality in danger, by lowering the safety margin for each element in a batch. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056133 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a multilayer ceramic electronic component significantly reduces and prevents swelling or distortion when a conductive paste is applied to a green ceramic element body. A ceramic green sheet used in the method satisfies 180.56≦A/B wherein A is a polymerization degree of an organic binder contained in the ceramic green sheet, and B is a volume content of a plasticizer contained in the ceramic green sheet. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056134 | METHOD FOR CUTTING HONEYCOMB MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - A method for cutting a honeycomb molded body includes applying laser in a wavelength range of from about 0.7 μm to about 2.5 μm to the honeycomb molded body to form a cut guide groove on a periphery of the honeycomb molded body. The honeycomb molded body is made of a material including silicon carbide. The honeycomb molded body is manufactured by extrusion molding. The honeycomb molded body has a number of cells, a cell wall interposed between the cells and a peripheral wall formed on a side face of the honeycomb molded body. The cells are placed in parallel with one another in a longitudinal direction of the cells. The honeycomb molded body is cut along the cut guide groove to a predetermined length using a wire. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056135 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR GLAZING WITH INTEGRAL WIRING - An improved process for fabrication of laminated glazings incorporating conductors such as heating elements is described. During assembly of the glazing, a solution comprising the same polymer material as the interlayer is applied to the conductors and allowed to dry prior to fitting a glazing sheet on top. This gives rise to a thin coating of polymer around the conductors and subsequent heat treatment causes the this coating and the main polymer interlayer to soften and fuse. The resulting structure shows improved encapsulation of the conductors (wires and busbars) with greater resistance to water ingress at the edge of the glazing. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056136 | ADVANCED COMPOSITE RIM HAVING MOLDED IN SPOKE HOLES - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a composite rim used in spoked wheels, such as bicycle wheels, having molded-in spoke holes along with a method of fabricating the composite rim. Advantageously, the present invention dramatically improves the bearing and loading strength of prior art composite rims, which drill the spoke holes therein after fabrication of the rim hoop. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056137 | IMAGE TRANSFER MATERIAL AND POLYMER COMPOSITION - Provided is an image transfer material, comprising a support, optionally at least one barrier layer, a melt transfer layer, and an image receiving layer. Also provided is a process for preparing the image transfer material. Further provided is a heat transfer process using the disclosed material. In the heat transfer process, after imaging, the image receiving layer and melt transfer layer are peeled away from the optionally barrier-coated support material and placed, preferably image side up, on top of a receptor element. A non-stick sheet is then optionally placed over the imaged peeled material and heat is applied to the top of the optional non stick sheet. The melt transfer layer then melts and adheres the image to the receptor element. A composition comprising: at least one self-crosslinking polymer, and at least one dye retention aid. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056138 | ELECTRODE FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE WITH MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS ACTIVATED CARBON PARTICLES - A method of making an active electrode material is provided. Activated carbon having between about 70 and 98 percent microporous activated carbon particles of a total amount of activated carbon by weight and between about 2 and 30 percent mesoporous activated carbon particles of the total amount of activated carbon by weight is provided. Binder is provided. The activated carbon and the binder is mixed to form an active electrode material mixture. In some implementations, a method of making an electrode film includes forming a film of active electrode material comprising activated carbon having between about 70 and 98 percent microporous activated carbon particles of a total amount of activated carbon by weight and between about 2 and 30 percent mesoporous activated carbon particles of the total amount of activated carbon by weight. The method further includes bonding the film to a current collector to form an electrode film. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056139 | Method For Producing A Cast Workpiece Having Increased Wear Protection at least in Regions - A production of a cast workpiece having increased wear protection in regions, wherein ceramic particles having an average grain size of between 0.2 and 4 mm are mixed with at least one binding agent. Said mixture is applied to a heat-resistant fiber mat at a particular layer thickness, whereby a two-layer structure arises. After hardening of the binding agent, an insert ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056140 | POLYSILOXANES WITH AMINO FUNCTIONALITIES HAVING REVERSIBLE THICKENING AND ADHESION PROPERTIES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRUDE OIL, PETROLEUM PRODUCT OR CHEMICAL SPILL CONTAINMENT AND REMEDIATION - Reversibly and irreversibly-linking amino-polysiloxanes, methods of making such amino-polysiloxanes, and systems and methods of using such amino-polysiloxanes for the containment and/or remediation of a release and/or spill of a crude oil, a petroleum product and/or a chemical is described. Gels and/or emulsions formed from the combination and/or contacting of such an amino-polysiloxane with these materials can be used to recover these oils or chemicals while allowing the amino-polysiloxane to be recovered and reused to clean up or contain additional materials. Such amino-polysiloxanes can be used as well for the selective uptake of one component of liquid mixtures when such mixtures contain more and less lipophilic components. Methods of making and using adhesive and sealants containing such amino-polysiloxanes are described. The adhesive and sealants can be used in a variety of applications to adhere and/or seal various materials including plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, paper, paper products, wood, and wood products. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056141 | DIE PACKAGE INCLUDING ENCAPSULATED DIE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a die package including an encapsulated die, including: a die including pads on one side thereof; an encapsulation layer covering lateral sides of the die; a support layer covering the encapsulation layer and one side of the die; a passivation layer formed on the other side of the die such that the pads are exposed therethrough; and a redistribution layer formed on the passivation layer such that one part thereof is connected with the pad. Here, since one side of the die is supported by the support layer and the encapsulation layer is formed on only the lateral side of the die, the warpage of the die package due to the difference in thermal expansion coefficient can be minimized | 2013-03-07 |
20130056142 | DECORATIVE DECAL FOR RECESSED LIGHT TRIM - A decorative decal assembly for application to a trim of a recessed light assembly having a planar, generally ring-shaped decal which has an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge, a front surface and an opposite rear surface. The rear surface has an adhesive for adhering the decal to the trim of the recessed lighting. The assembly also including a planar release strip, removably attached to the rear surface of the decal via the adhesive. The release strip is removable from the decal, to permit the rear surface of the decal to be affixed to the trim of the recessed light assembly via the adhesive. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056143 | METHOD OF DRILLING THROUGH A WALL OF A HOLLOW COMPONENT - A method of drilling a hole in a wall of a component, the component defining a cavity having a surface, the method having the steps of: inserting a two-phased material into the cavity; inserting at least one solid element of energy beam resistant material into the cavity; solidifying the two-phased material to secure the solid element in a fixed position; and drilling the hole with an energy beam wherein the surface of the cavity is protected from damage by at least one of the two-phase material or the solid element of energy beam resistant material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056144 | LAYERED SENSOR FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE CONCENTRATION - An implantable sensor is provide which can, be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056145 | METHOD OF BONDING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method to bond carbon nanotubes to a surface. The mechanism of this bonding is studied, and shows that intercalation of alkali ions is possibly the central mechanism. Bonding pull-off forces of 4-5 N/cm | 2013-03-07 |
20130056146 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING A PANEL OF AN APPLIANCE, ESPECIALLY OF A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method for mounting a panel ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056147 | METHOD FOR LAMINATING A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL LAYER ONTO A SUBSTRATE HAVING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTOUR AND DEVICE FOR THE SAME - A method is provided for laminating a flexible material layer having an upper face and a lower face onto a dimensionally stable substrate having a three-dimensional surface contour. The method comprises providing the dimensionally stable substrate, placing the lower face of the flexible material layer onto the surface contour of the dimensionally stable substrate, wherein a thermally activatable adhesive is applied to the lower face of the flexible material layer and/or the surface contour of the dimensionally stable substrate, irradiating the upper face of the applied flexible material layer with NIR radiation to activate the adhesive, and pressing the flexible material layer and the dimensionally stable substrate together after and/or during the activation of the adhesive. A device is provided for carrying out the method. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056148 | LABELLING MACHINE AND METHOD THEREOF - There is described a labelling machine for applying a plurality of labels to a respective plurality of articles; the machine comprises a conveying device movable along a given path (P) and having a plurality of operating units for receiving and retaining the articles to be labelled, feeding means for feeding the labels to the operating units, application means for applying the labels to the articles, and a marking unit ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056149 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A method for manufacturing a transparent conductive film that can reduce a heating time of crystallizing an amorphous layer containing an indium-based complex oxide is provided. The method for manufacturing a transparent conductive film according to the present invention includes a first step of laminating an amorphous layer formed of an indium-based complex oxide on a first side of a film base material having a thickness of 10 to 50 μm, a second step of forming a transparent conductive layer by heating the film base material on which the amorphous layer is laminated to 160° C. or above to crystallize the amorphous layer during a process of conveying the film base material from a feed roller and taking up the film base material on a take-up roller, and a third step of forming an adhesive layer on a second side of the film base material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056150 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING RESIN ON THE SURFACE OF A MOULDING BASE TOOL, TREATED WITH MOULD-RELEASE SUBSTANCES, IN ORDER TO OBTAIN BODIES OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The invention comprises, a first preliminary step of cleaning the treatment surface of the moulding base tool and a second step in which the necessary layers of mould-release agent are applied to the treatment surface of the moulding base tool. Based on said preliminary steps, the process is characterized in that, in a later step, the treatment surface ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056151 | ONE COMPONENT EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to heat-curable compositions containing a mixture of reactive epoxy resins that contains, based on the mass of all epoxy resins, a) at least 10 wt % of an epoxy group-containing reaction product of epichlorohydrin with polypropylene glycol which has an epoxy equivalent weight of at least 250 g/eq, and b) at least 10 wt % of an epoxy group-containing reaction product of epichlorohydrin with a novolac resin which has an epoxy equivalent weight of at least 175 g/eq, and at least one latent hardener. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056152 | ADHESIVE TAPE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING THE SAME - The present invention provides an adhesive tape | 2013-03-07 |
20130056153 | STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES - A solid dry to the touch at ambient temperature structural adhesive which can be cured at elevated temperature and which can be moulded at an intermediate temperature is provided as well as the use of the adhesive for bonding metals. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056154 | ABNORMALITY DETECTING UNIT AND ABNORMALITY DETECTING METHOD - An abnormality detecting unit includes a monitoring unit for monitoring an operation from a wafer deviation starting point to a transfer gate valve opening point after performing a plasma process on the wafer and specifying the operation as a wafer deviation operation; an acquisition unit for acquiring a high frequency signal of at least one of a progressive wave and a reflection wave outputted from a directional coupler between a high frequency power supply for applying a high frequency power into a processing chamber and a matching unit or between a lower electrode as a mounting table for mounting thereon the wafer and the matching unit during the wafer deviation operation; an analysis unit for analyzing a waveform pattern of the high frequency signal; and an abnormality determination unit for determining whether there is an abnormal electric discharge based on an analysis result of the waveform pattern. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056155 | SENSING OF PLASMA PROCESS PARAMETERS - A system for monitoring a condition in an enclosed plasma processing space ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056156 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE TAPE FEEDER HANDLING - In one aspect, a device includes a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of a reel arm assembly of a tape feeder and allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056157 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING A PROTECTIVE FILM OFF A SHET - A device for removing a protective film off a sheet such as tickets or the like is described. The device has at least one removal or scraping roll of the protective film and at least one drawing or pulling roll of the sheet opposite the scraping roll and between which the sheet passes. The device also has a base and a roll unit mobile or removable with respect to the base and including the scraping roll and the drawing roll. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056158 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056159 | LOUVRE VANE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a louvre vane system with a frame, which houses a plurality of vanes within the frame. The vanes can be rotated between an open position, in which the edges of adjacent vanes are spaced apart and a closed position, in which the edges of adjacent vanes abut each other to for:: a substantially continuous surface. When the vanes are in the closed position, a thermal membrane, is formed by the, vanes | 2013-03-07 |
20130056160 | SYSTEM FOR BIASING FABRIC TO GATHER IN PREDETERMINED DIRECTION - A system for biasing or encouraging a sheet of material to gather in one direction when one edge thereof is moved toward an opposite edge utilizes a plurality of cords, fibers or yarns which are secured to one face of the sheet of material so that the material always gathers toward the face on which the cords or fibers are provided. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056161 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WINDING VENETIAN BLINDS OR HONEYCOMB BLINDS - A method and device for winding venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds, one ends of said multi-strand lift cords are fixedly connected with the underbeam of the venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds, while the other ends pass through the slats of the venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds converge into a strand rope; and finally the strand rope is fixedly connected with a winding reel which is rotated to wind the rope to realize the action of winding. The winding method of “many cords in one” is used in the present invention. The purpose of controlling the whole set of venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds is achieved by controlling a rope with a winding reel. The venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds of the present invention with simpler structure, more convenient installation, longer operating life, better lifting balance of the blinds, more beautiful products, and less influences of the window size. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056162 | Blind - In a blind with two shields, it is possible to perform different operations by operating one operating means and reduce the dimension of an operating device by reducing the number of parts. The operating device comprises an operating shaft rotated upon receiving an operation force, a clutch rotating integrally with the operating shaft and axially sliding on the operating shaft, and a first transmission member | 2013-03-07 |
20130056163 | EXPANDABLE PORTABLE WALL PARTITION - A horizontally expandable, portable wall partition is incrementally expandable between a closed position and an open position. The portable wall partition consists of a number of upright panel members that are sidewardly adjacent and vertically parallel to one another. These panel members are interconnected by connectors that allow the panels to slide past one another from the closed position to the expanded position. The partition may also have non-sliding end members that provide stability to the partition. The partition may also have nested panels. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056164 | OPERATION APPARATUS OF SUNLIGHT SHIELDING APPARATUS, LIFTING APPARATUS OF ROLL-UP BLIND AND OPERATION PULLEY - An operation apparatus of a sunlight shielding apparatus is provided which is equipped with a fail-safe function so as not to hinder behavior of a dweller or the like, and, in usual operation, unnecessary activation of the fail-safe function is prevented, so that enhanced operability can be realized. In a sunlight shielding apparatus in which an operation cord of an endless type is suspended from a pulley supported so as to be capable of rotating in a head box, and a driving shaft is rotated based on an operation of the operation cord by way of the pulley so as to drive a shielding member, the operation cord | 2013-03-07 |
20130056165 | PROCESS FOR FIBRILLATING LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL, FIBRES AND THEIR USE - The invention relates to a process for fibrillating lignocellulosic material wherein the process comprises treating lignocellulosic material with ionic liquid and recovering basically intact fibres of said lignocellulosic material. Another object of the invention is to provide an activated and/or basically intact fibre wherein the lignocellulosic material is treated with ionic liquid and a basically intact fibre of said lignocellulosic material is recovered. The invention further relates to the use of the basically intact fibre of the invention in the production of bio-based materials, preferably bio-plastics, more preferably conductive polymers, stimuli-responsive polymers, bio-based polymer composites, ceramics, fabrics, or elastomers. A process for producing paper, board, pulp or the like from fibers of lignocellulosic material which have been treated with ionic liquid and recovered as basically intact fibres is also enclosed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056166 | No waste rolling paper - after years of utilizing rolling papers, I had noticed a reoccurring problem. The rolling paper is structurally sound until reaching toward the end, where the tar from the contents will ultimately accumulate and render the paper un-usable. This is a problem especially for those who are trying to save money and at the same time get their money's worth. That is to say the consumer should not have to discard any of the tobacco products they purchased, due to a flaw in the manufacturing of rolling paper. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056167 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXTREMELY LOW TI IN EXTRA LOW CARBON ALSI-KILLED STEEL - The present invention provides a method for controlling extremely low Ti in extra low carbon AlSi-killed steel, the weight percentage of the chemical composition of the extra low carbon AlSi-killed steel comprising: C≦0.005%, Si: 0.1-3.4%, Mn: 0.1-0.5%, P≦0.2%, S≦0.002%, Al: 0-1.2%, N≦0.005%, Ti≦0.0015 and a balance substantially being Fe and inevitable impurities; the liquid steel having said chemical composition is obtained by hot metal preprocessing, smelting, retained RH smelting and ingoting, wherein the top ladle slag is modified, and calcium-aluminum based modifier of 0.6-1.7 kg/t steel are added, so as to ensure a controlling demand that when refined RH decarburization is over, the content of T.Fe in top ladle slag composition ≧5%, the content of Al | 2013-03-07 |
20130056168 | DIE-CASTING DIE - Provided is a die-casting die which is less likely to cause gas defects. A die-casting die in which a runner ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056169 | Energy handling system comprising an energy storage device with a phase change material - Disclosed is an energy handling system including an energy storage device, which includes a Phase Change Material for absorbing and temporarily storing thermal energy, which has been provided by an energy source, and a heat extraction element for extracting thermal energy from the Phase Change Material. The energy handling system further includes an energy conversion device, which is operatively connected to the heat extraction element and which is capable of converting thermal energy into electric energy. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056170 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING CONCENTRATED SOLAR THERMAL AND GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS USING MULTISTAGE THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - Systems and methods are described for removing thermal energy from power plant heat engines, storing, and then recovering the stored energy. The removed or stored thermal energy can raise the enthalpy of lower temperature heat sources for utilization in electric power generating plants. Included also are systems and methods for integrating and cascading multistage thermal energy storage to supply multiple heat users at different temperatures. The methods apply to power plants utilizing thermal energy from concentrated solar thermal energy collectors, fuel-fired heaters, or gas turbine-generator heat recovery units. Several embodiments use the stored energy to extend solar thermal power plant operation, particularly the bottom power cycle. Other embodiments extract thermal energy from a solar thermal power plant, storing a portion of the energy extracted, and recovering this thermal energy to continuously heat geothermal fluids utilized in a geothermal power plant, and heat geothermal power plant working fluids. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056171 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ARTIFICIAL GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RESERVOIR CREATED USING HOT DRY ROCK GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES - Methods are described for using heated fluids from enhanced geothermal systems projects that recover geothermal heat from hot dry rock resources, and then injecting the heated pressurized fluids into a suitable rock formation to create an artificial geothermal energy reservoir. The artificial geothermal reservoir can then be used to store thermal energy by boosting the enthalpy of injected fluids by exchanging against heated fluids from other sources including a solar thermal power plant. Recovered heated fluids are utilized in a geothermal power plant and the spent geothermal fluids can be injected to recover additional thermal energy from hot dry rock resources. One embodiment is a geosolar electric power generation project to provide a steady and flexible source of renewable energy from a hot dry rock geothermal source integrated with a concentrating solar power project. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056172 | Rooftop Cooling and Rainwater Retention Panel and System - The system and apparatus according to the invention includes a panel of material which is made up of a body of open cell, reticulated, porous material (e.g., polyurethane foam) surrounded on the sides and bottom by a barrier of waterproof material. A layer of highly reflective, water permeable material is positioned on top of and covers substantially all of the top surface of the body of porous material. A drain can be positioned at the bottom of the panel to provide a slow, gravity feed to release water from the panel. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056173 | WIND POWER PLANT - The present invention concerns a wind power installation comprising a pod having at least one fluid-cooled component and a heat exchanger. To simplify transport and construction of a wind power installation with a heat exchanger and thus to eliminate or at least reduce sources of error in the wind power installation of the kind set forth in the opening part of this specification the heat exchanger is integrated into the external contour of the pod. In that respect the present invention is based on the realization that in that way when transporting and handling the pod, there is no need for any alterations worth mentioning, at the same time however the heat exchanger can also be installed upon assembly of the pod in the factory and can be tested for satisfactory functioning. That leads to a simplification in transporting and constructing the wind power installation and at the same time eliminates possible error sources. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056174 | VENTILATION APPARATUS - A ventilation apparatus is provided. The ventilation apparatus may include a base, frames positioned on the base, a rear panel positioned behind the frames and having an interior air discharge port and exterior air suction port formed therein, a top cover positioned on top of the frame and having exterior air discharge port formed therein, and a front panel positioned in front of the frames and having an interior air discharge port formed therein. Heat exchangers disposed in the frames may include interior and exterior air passages. An exhaust fan and air supply fans provide for air flow through the apparatus, guide by the frames. Use of the frames to guide air flow simplify structures and may enhance efficiency by simplifying the passages of the exterior and interior air through the apparatus. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056175 | USE OF COMPOUNDS WITH NITROGEN-CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL GROUPS FOR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - The present invention relates to the use of a compound consisting of a linear saturated C | 2013-03-07 |
20130056176 | Heat Exchanger with Controlled Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - The heat exchanger with a controlled coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) includes a low CTE thermal expansion control member operatively connected to a heat transfer member in order to restrain the lateral thermal expansion of the heat transfer member during use. The thermal expansion control member is placed outside the heat transfer path, so the thermal expansion control member can be made of a low thermal conductivity material without increasing the thermal resistance of the heat exchanger. The CTE of the thermal expansion control member is lower than that of the heat transfer member, so as to constrain lateral thermal expansion of the heat transfer member during operation. The difference between the CTE of the device being cooled and the heat transfer member, i.e. the CTE mismatch, is reduced over conventional heat exchangers by restraining the heat transfer member during operation. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056177 | ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING AIR IN AN ENCLOSED STRUCTURE - Certain Embodiments provide an energy exchange system that includes a supply air flow path, an exhaust air flow path, an energy recovery device disposed within the supply and exhaust air flow paths, and a supply conditioning unit disposed within the supply air flow path. The supply conditioning unit may be downstream from the energy recovery device. Certain embodiments provide a method of conditioning air including introducing outside air as supply air into a supply air flow path, pre-conditioning the supply air with an energy recovery device, and fully-conditioning the supply air with a supply conditioning unit that is downstream from the energy recovery device. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056178 | EBULLIENT COOLING DEVICE - An ebullient cooling device includes a chamber, a heat sink, a heat receiving member, and a heat dissipating member. The chamber includes a heat conducting plate with a heat generating body on an outer side surface thereof, and an airtight space filled with coolant that undergoes a phase change between liquid and gas, on an inner side of the heat conducting plate. The heat sink is provided on the outer side surface of the heat conducting plate. The heat receiving member is provided on an inner side surface of the heat conducting plate so as to oppose the heat generating body with the heat conducting plate sandwiched therebetween, and transfers heat generated at the heat generating body to the coolant. The heat dissipating member is provided on the inner side surface of the heat conducting plate, receives heat transferred by the coolant, and dissipates the heat to the heat sink. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056179 | THERMAL MODULE STRUCTURE - A thermal module structure includes a base and at least one locating member. The base has at least one channel formed thereon and the channel has a closed bottom portion and an open top portion. At least one first coupling section is formed on the base at a position corresponding to the open top portion of the channel. The locating member is provided on one side with at least one second coupling section corresponding to the first coupling section, and is fitted above the channel with the second coupling section engaged with the first coupling section. Therefore, with the locating member, a heat pipe set in the channel can be quickly and firmly held to the base at upgraded efficiency and reduced time and labor cost. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056180 | Energy conversion device, notably for a system for electrically driving an underwater compression and pumping station - The energy conversion device ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130056181 | DEIONIZED-WATER COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Deionized-water cooling system for electrical equipment, connected electrically to a primary power supply, characterized in that it includes: a main circuit to channel and cool the deionized water intended to circulate within the electrical equipment; a main pumping system; a main power source; a deionization circuit connected at two points to the main circuit and including a deionizer; a secondary pumping system to circulate the deionized water in the deionizer, and a secondary power source, which secondary power source has less power than the main power source. | 2013-03-07 |
20130056182 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a fan and a heat sink located at the air outlet of the fan. The heat sink includes a first fin set arranged at a central portion of the air outlet, and two second fin sets respectively arranged at a side portion of the air outlet. The first fin set includes a plurality of first fins with a first passage defined between each two neighboring first fins. Each of the second fin sets includes a plurality of second fins with a second passage defined between each two neighboring second fins. Each of the second fin sets defines an undercut near the air outlet of the fan. The first passages communicate with the central portion of the air outlet of the fan. Each of the undercuts of the second fin sets communicates with corresponding side portion and corresponding second passage. | 2013-03-07 |