| 10th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20120055437 | ENGINE WITH INCLINED CYLINDER - An engine with an inclined cylinder, including a crankshaft horizontally-disposed, and two balancer shafts arranged in parallel to the crankshaft, wherein a drive gear for driving balancer is provided in the crankshaft, driven gears respectively meshed with the drive gear are provided in the balancer shafts, the two balancer shafts are divided into areas on the both sides of a center line of the cylinder and into upper and lower regions relative to an axis of the crankshaft, and axes of the balancer shafts are arranged so as to be placed within a range of a diameter of the drive gear. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055438 | BALANCER SHAFT OF ENGINE - A balancer shaft of an engine includes a pair of journal portions, a first stage balance weight and a second stage balance weight, wherein the first stage balance weight formed between the journal portions and eccentrically arranged to an axis, the second stage balance weight formed on a center part of the first stage balance weight in the axis direction and projects outward from the first stage balance weight in the radial direction, and the balancer shaft has a recess portion on the opposite side of the eccentricity direction. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055439 | PISTON WITH DEPRESSION - A piston for an internal combustion engine is provided. The piston has a surface on the combustion side, wherein a depression having a depression edge and a depression floor is arranged in the surface and the depression has a maximum depth of t | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055440 | HYDRAULIC ORIFICE - A hydraulic orifice which is mounted at a head oil journal formed in a cylinder head and supplies an oil to a supply line after reducing pulsation of the oil supplied to the head oil journal, may include a body pressed on the head oil journal so as to form a chamber with the cylinder head, a joining line formed along a longitudinal axis of the body therein and fluid-communicating with the supply line, and at least two hydraulic lines formed in the body and connecting the chamber with an end of the joining line in the body to supply the oil through the other end thereof to the supply line, wherein the oils passing through the at least two hydraulic lines are joined at the end of the joining line with different phases such that the pulsation of the oil in the joining line is reduced. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055441 | Internal Combustion Engine - An internal combustion engine has a crankcase, a crankshaft and at least one crankshaft bearing that can be loaded with lubricant for the purpose of mounting the crankshaft in the crankcase. The at least one crankshaft bearing has at least two separate lubricant feed systems. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055442 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A switching mechanism switches the pressure stage of oil, which is fed from an oil pan to the individual parts of an internal combustion engine, between two stages, which are a low-pressure stage and a high-pressure stage. An electronic control device controls the action of the switching mechanism. The electronic control device determines that the liquid level of the oil is abnormal on the basis of the fact that the liquid level of the oil, which is detected by a liquid level sensor, in the oil pan becomes lower than a predetermined value. If the pressure stage of the oil is set at the low-pressure stage through the switching mechanism, the predetermined value is set at a higher value than that when the pressure stage is set at the high-pressure stage. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055443 | Piston with two pivot bearings and twin crankshaft piston engine - A piston for a piston-cylinder unit, the piston including two pivot bearings for pivotably supporting two connecting rods at the piston about two connecting rod pivot two connecting rod pivot axes extending in parallel to one another and laterally offset from one another; the two pivot bearings provided at a bearing element which is pivotably supported about a bearing element pivot axis at the piston; and the bearing element pivot axis extending parallel to the two connecting rod pivot axes. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055444 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for partial cylinder cutoff is provided. The method comprises operating a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with applied ignition, in which an odd number n of cylinders is arranged in line, and during partial-load operation when engine load is below threshold, enabling a partial cutoff of the cylinders, the partial cutoff comprising operating each cylinder only intermittently such that each cylinder is fired and cut off in turn at an interval of (2*720° CA)/n. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055445 | Control Device for Compressed Self-Ignition Type Internal Combustion Engine - An object is to provide a control device and control method for a compressed self-ignition type internal combustion engine, which can reduce torque variation due to misfire when the air-fuel ratio varies during compressed self-ignition type combustion, and thereby effectively use the potential for reducing fuel consumption. As the combustion mode, a spark-ignition type combustion mode by use of an ignition plug and a compressed self-ignition type combustion mode which utilizes a pressure increase in a combustion chamber in association with upward movement of piston are selectively set depending on an operational state of the engine, and when the air-fuel ratio in the compressed self-ignition type combustion mode is rich, a regional upper limit of the compressed self-ignition type combustion region is changed toward the lower engine torque side, and when the air-fuel ratio is lean, the regional upper limit is changed toward the higher engine torque side. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055446 | FUEL SHORTAGE DETECTING APPARATUS FOR GENERAL-PURPOSE ENGINE - In an apparatus for detecting fuel shortage of a general-purpose internal combustion engine connectable to an operating machine to be used as a prime mover of the machine, the engine being supplied with fuel stored in a tank and having an actuator adapted to open and close a throttle valve installed in an air intake pipe so as to achieve a desired engine speed set by an operator, comprising a fuel shortage condition detector adapted to detect whether the engine is in a fuel shortage condition, and an engine stopper adapted to stop the engine when the engine is detected to be in the fuel shortage condition. With this, it becomes possible to detect whether the engine having the electronic governor is in the fuel shortage condition, thereby preventing occurrence of trouble such as afterburning. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055447 | SPEED GOVERNOR OF ENGINE - The present invention is to provide a speed governor of an engine having a crankshaft and a balancer shaft arranged substantially in parallel to the crankshaft, in which a drive gear provided in the crankshaft and a driven gear provided in the balancer shaft are meshed with each other so as to transmit mechanical power, the speed governor including a plurality of flyweights pivotally supported on the driven gear of the balancer shaft via a plurality of support pins, and an interlock mechanism for connecting the plurality of flyweights to a fuel feed portion for feeding fuel to a combustion chamber of the engine. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055448 | CO-AXIAL QUILL ASSEMBLY FOR DUAL FUEL COMMON RAIL SYSTEM - A dual fuel common rail system includes first and second common rails fluidly connected to a fuel injector by a co-axial quill assembly. Distillate diesel fuel at a first pressure moves from the first common rail through a first fuel passage defined by a quill, through an inner tube and into the fuel injector. Liquid natural gas a second lower pressure moves from the second common rail through a second fuel passage defined by the quill, through a space between the outer tube and the inner tube, and finally into the fuel injector. The quill is partially positioned in a block. First and second compression load adjusters are threadably attached to the block to adjust a compression load on the inner tube and outer tube to inhibit leakage of fuel from the tubes. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055449 | HYSTERESIS-TYPE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR FUEL INJECTORS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A hysteresis-type electronic controlling device is provided for fuel injectors that includes, but is not limited to a power driving unit for driving the fuel injectors with an electric signal, a control stage connected to the power driving unit and a sensing stage fed by the power driving unit and feeding the control stage, the device has a feedback frequency control stage for measuring a waveform period of the signal feeding the fuel injectors; the feedback frequency control stage is fed by the control stage with an electric signal. A fuel injector control method is also provided that includes, but is not limited to driving fuel injectors with an electric signal coming from a power driving unit fed by a control stage , sensing the signal with a sensing stage, and measuring a waveform period of the signal through the feedback frequency control stage. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055450 | STARTING DEVICE AND CARBURETOR USING SAME - A starting device for feeding a quantity of fuel from the fixed-quantity fuel chamber to an intake passage during start-up having a manually operated primary pump for suctioning/pumping fuel and arranged on a fuel introduction path connected along a fuel-feeding path; and a fixed-quantity fuel chamber for temporarily storing fuel delivered from the primary pump. An internal wall of the fixed-quantity fuel chamber undergoes elastic displacement, allowing its internal capacity to expand/shrink within a predetermined range; the fixed-quantity fuel chamber is connected to a fuel delivery path that communicates with the intake passage side and has a manually operated open/close valve; the valve is opened in a state in which, due to the primary pump being operated, the fixed-quantity fuel chamber is filled with a predetermined quantity of fuel while enlarging its internal capacity, whereby it shrinks due to an elastic contraction force and the fuel. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055451 | Inwardly Opposed Pistons, Fixed Position Common Cylinder Engine with External Induction - An engine with a design for an inwardly opposed-piston, 4 cycle engine with a common, fixed cylinder and external induction system. The present invention features include a fixed, common cylinder in which 2 pistons move towards each other during the cycling of the engine, external, modular, fix mounted induction and exhaust system, multiple power take off shafts as well as additional cylinder/piston bank modularity. The production of such design provides for increased thermal, mechanical and volumetric efficiency as it relates to similar internal combustion engines. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055452 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055453 | Fuel saving heater for internal combustion engine - method for a fuel heating device regarding an engine in an automobile is performing processes of a catalyzing process, a stabilizing process, and a magnetizing process to improve the properties of a fuel prior to entrance into the combustion chambers of the engine. The device comprises a housing means further defining an inner chamber, inlet end, and outlet end. Multi-elements plates within the inner chamber and a multi-metallic layer on an infrared annular member in the center portion of the inner chamber are to promote the attributes of the fuel for efficient combustion. A fuel stabilizer at the inlet end is to regulate the amount and the pressure of the fuel for avoidance of fuel supply waste. A fuel magnetizer at the outlet end is to magnetize the attributes of the fuel for enhancing fuel vaporization concerning efficiency improvement. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055454 | Fuel Cap Breather Apparatus - An improved breather apparatus for use on fuel tanks is disclosed. The breather apparatus may include a mounting base including a valve seat and at least one venting cavity, a valve mounted on the valve seat, and a cover operatively associated with the mounting base. The cover may include at least one venting cavity connected to the venting cavity of the mounting base. The breather apparatus may also include an air filter operatively connected to the valve. Methods of assembling and using the disclosed breather apparatus are also disclosed. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055455 | Method for energizing an HF resonant circuit which has an igniter as a component for igniting a fuel-air mixture in a combustion chamber - The invention relates to a method for energizing an HF resonant circuit which contains an igniter as a component for igniting a fuel-air mixture in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine by means of a corona discharge, wherein the igniter comprises an ignition electrode and an insulator surrounding the ignition electrode, by means of a DC-AC inverter which is excited by successive current pulses which each last while a switch controlled by a control circuit is in its conducting switching state. It is provided according to the invention that the switch is actuated when an instantaneous value of an alternating current or an alternating current voltage excited in the HF resonant circuit falls below a first switching threshold (A−, B−, C−) and the switch s actuated when the instantaneous value of the alternating current or the alternating current voltage excited in the HF resonant circuit exceeds a second switching threshold (A+, B+, C+). | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055456 | Method for generating corona discharges in two combustion chambers of a combustion engine - The invention describes a method for generating corona discharges in two combustion chambers of a combustion engine, into each of which a high-frequency igniter (HFZ | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055457 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE FEEDBACK CONTROL OF AN EXCESS AIR RATIO IN A COMPRESSION IGNITION NATURAL GAS ENGINE - A computer-implemented method is used to correct deviations between a predicted gas excess air ratio and a calculated excess air ratio in a dual fuel engine or other gas fueled compression ignition engine. The method includes determining gas excess air ratio for the engine based at least in part on at least one detected current operating parameter and calculating a predicted exhaust gas oxygen concentration engine based on the predicted gas excess air ratio. A time based filtered predicted exhaust gas oxygen concentration value may then be calculated and compared to a time-based filtered measured exhaust gas oxygen concentration value. The resultant oxygen concentration deviation value may be used to generate a corrected predicted gas excess air ratio. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055458 | CUTTING DEVICE WITH A LIQUID LEVEL DISPLAY - A cutting device includes an accommodation chamber having a through hole, a cover plate covering the accommodation chamber, and a cutting unit carrying a cutting element that is partially submerged in a cooling fluid in the accommodation chamber. A liquid level display is provided in fluid communication with the through hole in the accommodation chamber for indicating the level of the cooling fluid so that a user can conveniently ascertain in real time, from outside the cutting device, the current amount of the cooling fluid retained within the accommodation chamber and can add cooling fluid to the accommodation chamber as needed in real time, thus achieving improved performance in cooling and lubricating the cutting element. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055459 | STEAM OVEN WITH QUICK RECOVERY FEATURE AND METHOD - A steam oven with a housing defining a cooking cavity therein and a door for accessing the cooking cavity. A water reservoir may be provided configured to hold a quantity of water that is turned to steam using a heating element. The oven may include one or more a steam supply conduits for directing steam generated in the water reservoir to the cooking cavity. A pressure sensor may be provided to detect a pressure within the cooking cavity. A control circuit regulates the heating element based on a pressure detected by the pressure sensor. However, the control circuit includes a quick recovery feature that turns on the heating element for a period of time regardless of whether the pressure within the cooking cavity is greater than a threshold pressure. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055460 | Internally Adjustable Damper - An internally adjustable damper for use in a commercial kitchen includes a housing having a sidewall defining an interior, a first open end, and a second open end in fluid communication with the first open end. A damper blade is disposed within the housing and is rotatable about an axis of rotation to allow a selectable air flow resistance. An arch extends from the damper blade and adjacent to the sidewall, the arch being symmetric about the axis of rotation. A threaded stud extends from the sidewall into the interior of the housing and is disposed adjacent the arch. A fastener is operatively coupled to the threaded stud, wherein the fastener is adapted to selectively press down against the arch, thereby fixing the location of the damper blade, and retract from the arch, thereby allowing the damper blade to rotate about the axis of rotation. The fastener and the baffle are accessible from inside the housing through either the first open end or the second open end. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055461 | SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING SOLAR CELL MODULES ACCORDING TO THE SUN'S POSITION - System for adjusting solar cell modules of a solar installation according to the sun's position, comprising a drive device for a group of drive units, for adjusting the solar cell modules, wherein a control unit is associated with each drive unit, and the drive units are connected to a shared power supply as well as a data bus, wherein the group of control units are connected via a shared power and data transmission line to a bus coupler, the bus coupler is coupled to the power supply for coupling energy, as well as to the data bus for coupling data, into the power and data transmission line, and one of the control units is designed as master control unit, and the additional control units of the group are designed as slave control units, and controllable via the power and data line by means of the master control unit. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055462 | SOLAR DERIVED THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is a method for storing solar collected heat and using the stored heat to produce power, comprising the steps of diverting solar heated fluid at a temperature greater than a predetermined power plant block (PPB) nominal temperature from a heat transfer circuit; transferring heat from the diverted solar heated fluid to a portion of a liquid water storage medium maintained at a temperature significantly less than the predetermined PPB nominal temperature and thermally storing the heated portion; and transferring heat from the heated liquid water storage medium to a fluid during periods of decreased solar radiation levels, whereby to produce power by means of said heated heat transfer fluid. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055463 | SOLAR COLLECTOR REFLECTOR SYSTEM - The solar collector-reflector system includes at least one modular solar panel arranged singly or in an array, each solar panel having a solar collector-reflector assembly, a driver for selective collection or reflection of solar energy, attachment assembly, mounting assembly, ducting and a controller for controlling the solar energy collection and reflection configuration based on the sensed differential temperature between the solar panel or array and a dwelling set temperature. The solar collector-reflector assembly has surfaces that either collect or reflect solar energy, and the solar collector-reflector system utilizes air-to-air heat transfer to provide additional heating to an existing ducting system in the dwelling or reflect solar flux from the roof, thereby reducing heating and cooling energy consumption and costs. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055464 | PORTABLE COMPOSITE ROASTER - The present invention relates to a portable composite roaster that is small in size, enables a user to selectively use gas, charcoal or the like as a heating means, and is simple and convenient to use for anyone. The roaster has primary, secondary and tertiary heat-isolating screens arranged outside the heating means to effectively isolate heat and to protect a table on which the portable composite roaster is placed or users from heat generated by the heating means such that the users may use the roaster in accordance with the needs thereof. The portable composite roaster of the present invention enables users preferring charcoal-cooked food to roast food using charcoal, and enables users inconvenienced by charcoal to easily use gas instead of charcoal and enjoy delicious food. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055465 | CONDENSATE PAN WITH CONDENSATE TRAP - A condensate pan for a condensing furnace includes a main chamber to receive exhaust gases, a condensate trap separate from the main chamber and internal the condensate pan and a main drain. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055466 | PROCESS FOR THE RAPID HYDROLYSIS OF HIGH SOLIDS BIOMASS - The process for the hydrolysis of ligno-cellulosic biomass comprises the steps of
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| 20120055467 | METERED-DOSE INHALER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A metered-dose inhaler includes at least one vessel and an actuator for receiving the at least one vessel. The at least one vessel includes a first reservoir containing a first formulation and a second reservoir containing a second formulation. The metered-dose inhaler is actuable when the at least one vessel is received by the actuator. The metered-dose inhaler is configured to simultaneously deliver a first metered dose of the first formulation and a second metered dose of the second formulation upon actuation. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055468 | METERED-DOSE INHALER ACTUATOR, METERED-DOSE INHALER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An actuator for a metered-dose inhaler is provided. The actuator comprises a housing having a mouthpiece portion and a canister receiving portion configured to receive a canister. The actuator further comprises a member disposed within the housing and defining a valve stem receptacle configured to receive a valve stem of the canister. An orifice is formed in the member, which is in fluid communication with the valve stem receptacle and extending to a face of the member opposite to the valve stem receptacle. A longitudinal axis of the orifice is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the valve stem receptacle. At least one air inlet opening is provided in an outer shell of the housing so as to be spaced from an opening for receiving the canister and a mouthpiece opening. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055469 | STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG PRODUCTS - Various aspects of the present invention provide for methods of manufacturing a pharmaceutical drug product, which include storing a container at a temperature greater than ambient conditions for at least about seven days and conducting release testing on the container after storing. Products manufactured by this method have a more consistent fine particle size distribution (FSD) and fine particle fraction (FPF) at ambient conditions and at accelerated stability conditions over the life of the drug product. Advantageously, such products may more reliably and regularly pass testing requirements as required for an approved drug product by regulatory authorities such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055470 | INTUBATION STYLET - Adapter for mounting a handheld portable consumer device having a built-in digital camera and a built-in display screen on a handheld portable endoscope for rendering a handheld portable medical viewing assembly for displaying medical images during a medical procedure, for recording same for subsequent processing, and the like. An intubation stylet preferably entirely made from shape memory metal and fashioned into a J-shaped elongated member having a pre-bent arcuate leading portion with a rectangular cross section designed to facilitate a successful first attempt intubation procedure. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055471 | VALVE ACCESSORY FOR AIDING SPEECH DURING NON-INVASIVE RESPIRATORY THERAPY - A valve arrangement interposed between a compressor and a user, in a respiratory pressure support system. A connecting element connects a breathing tube to a human interface apparatus. A shutter is formed within the connecting element. The shutter is placed in a first position allowing pressurized air to flow from the compressor to the user. This shutter is placed in a second position preventing pressurized air from flowing from the compressor to the user. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055472 | DOSE COUNTER - A dose counter device for an inhaler registers when a dose is delivered. The dose counter is adapted to mount on the distal end of the inhaler. The inhaler includes a canister comprising an inhaler housing. The dose counter device comprises a device trigger provided in an electron circuit on the distal end of the canister. The electron circuit further comprises an acoustic sensor also provided on the distal end of the canister. A force sensor is adapted to activate the acoustic sensor when a force is applied to the distal end of the canister. The acoustic sensor registers dose delivery when it picks up a sound. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055473 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY - The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and a method for producing heat shock in a targeted area. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055474 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING OXYGEN ENRICHED GAS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, the delivery of oxygen enriched air by an oxygen concentrator system is controller based on an inhalation profile of a user of the oxygen concentrator system. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055475 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ORAL DELIVERY OF OXYGEN ENRICHED GAS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be used to provide oxygen enriched gas to a patient using a mouthpiece. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055476 | Apparatus and Method for Identifying FRC and PEEP Characteristics - A patient ventilator for assisting a clinician in determining a suitable PEEP for the patient. The amount of the lung volume recruited/de-recruited at various levels of PEEP may be determined for use in selecting a desired PEEP. To this end, the functional residual capacity of the lungs is determined for a first PEEP level. The PEEP is then altered to a second level and a spirometry dynostatic curve of lung volume and pressure data is obtained. The lung volume on the dynostatic curve at a lung pressure corresponding to the first PEEP value is obtained. The difference between the functional residual capacity of the lungs at the first PEEP level and that determined from the dynostatic curve represents the lung volume recruited/de-recruited when changing between said first and second PEEPs. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055477 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS CONFIGURED FOR HIGH ALTITUDE USE - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system includes a controller that compensates for the ambient pressure. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055478 | POSITIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be used to provide oxygen enriched gas to a patient undergoing positive pressure therapy. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055479 | RESPIRATOR AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD FOR SAME - A respirator for respiration of a patient having an interface ( | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055480 | VENTILATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be used to provide oxygen enriched gas to a patient undergoing ventilation. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055481 | ANESTHESIA REVERSAL METHODS AND SYSTEMS - An apparatus for reversing inhaled anesthesia, which may be configured to be positioned along a breathing circuit or anesthesia delivery circuit, includes an anesthesia removal component and a blood flow acceleration component. The blood flow acceleration component facilitates an increase in the ventilation of the individual without resulting in a significant decrease in the individual's P | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055482 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve dissipation of heat formed during operation of the oxygen concentrator system. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055483 | SHUTDOWN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be shutdown such that the canisters are pressurized to a pressure greater than ambient pressure. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055484 | Ventilator - A ventilator which includes: at least one pair of reciprocating opposed gas moving means, the internal volume of which is arranged to be reduced and enlarged by a balanced drive, said gas moving means being arranged to move gas at a predetermined pressure and/or volume to a delivery tube; control means for regulating the speed and the distance of movement of the drive; wherein the masses of all moving parts are balanced so as to minimise the vibration of the ventilator in use. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055485 | WEARABLE MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR DELIVERY OF FLUIDS TO THE NOSE - A wearable medical support is provided for delivery of fluids to the nose of a subject. The support includes a heat moldable nose mask having a longitudinal direction, formed from a sheet of thermoplastic material. The nose mask includes a nose aperture dimensioned to fit the nose of the subject, and a fixture for a strap at each opposing longitudinal end of the mask The support includes a coupling dismountably fixed to the mask for attachment of one or more tubes for delivery of the fluid to the nose. The nose mask is configured for individual molding across at least part of the cheek bones of the subject. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055486 | Singing and speech propriosception device - An elastic, stretchable, flexible compression orthotic arranged as circumferential band's and with embedded solid objects on it's internal and external surfaces to provide general and discrete increased tactile compression load over the wearer's body part with which it is in contact, and formation of visual images as a mean of increasing and improving the wearer's body awareness and motor control over the body parts participating in production of speech or song as a mean of increasing voice production efficiency. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055487 | System and Method for Treatment of Upper Airway Disorders - The present invention provides a system for treating a mammalian patient having obstructive sleep disordered breathing, e.g., sleep apnea. The system has a set of appliances including a first appliance being adapted to displace a mandible of the patient by a first predetermined geometry relative to a maxilla of the patient. The set also includes at least a second appliance adapted to displace the mandible of the patient by a second predetermined geometry relative to the maxilla of the patient. In a specific embodiment, the first predetermined geometry is substantially different from the second predetermined geometry. Preferably, either one of the first appliance or at least the second appliance is worn by the patient based upon a predetermined treatment plan that includes one or more provisions for wearing at least the first and the second appliances. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055488 | ADHESIVE NASAL RESPIRATORY DEVICES - Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055489 | MOUTH TRAY - A mouth tray includes a wire-like element onto which two bite elements are attached. The element is formed of two U-shaped bows, the arms of which are connected to each other. The bite elements are each attached on the arm-side transitions between the two bows. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055490 | Implantable Punctal Plug - A punctal plug is disclosed, wherein the punctal plug includes a body portion and a retaining portion. The body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion. The wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough. The retaining flange is configured to have an outer periphery that is larger than the outer periphery of the body portion. A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient using a punctal plug is also disclosed. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055491 | OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient structure which has helical outer surface, together with a portion of the resilient structure which is biased to form a bent secondary shape, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. Optionally, permanent sterilization s effected by passing a current through there resilisent structure to the tubal walls. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055492 | OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient structure which has helical outer surface, together with a portion of the resilient structure which is biased to form a bent secondary shape, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. Optionally, permanent sterilization s effected by passing a current through there resilisent structure to the tubal walls. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055493 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT INCORPORATING AN OBJECT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An apparatus and associated method are provided for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product including tobacco material and at least one object. A forming unit is configured to form a continuous supply of a pouch material into a continuous tubular member defining a longitudinal axis. A tobacco insertion unit is configured to introduce tobacco material into a pouch member portion of the tubular member. An object insertion unit is configured to introduce objects into the tubular member, with at least one of the objects being introduced into the pouch member portion. A closing and dividing unit is configured to close and divide the tubular member at intervals along the longitudinal axis thereof, to form the tubular member into a plurality of discrete pouch member portions such that each discrete pouch member portion includes the tobacco material and the at least one of the objects. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055494 | Smokeless Tobacco Product Comprising Effervescent Composition - The invention provides an smokeless tobacco composition adapted for oral use, the composition including a tobacco material and an effervescent material. The effervescent material includes an acid component and a base component, wherein the acid component includes a triprotic acid such as citric acid and at least one additional acid. The invention also provides a method for making a smokeless tobacco composition that involves first forming a granulation mixture, granulating the granulation mixture, and then blending the resulting granules with further blending components. Thereafter, the material can be formed into a predetermined shape, such as by compression or extrusion. The acid component of the effervescent material is divided into two portions, the first portion added to the granulation mixture and the remaining portion added during the blending step. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055495 | CIGARETTES FILLING MACHINE - The present invention relates to electrical cigarettes filling machine with supporting additional accessories such as:
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| 20120055496 | Multi-Filter for a Smoking Product - Filter for a smoking product ( | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055497 | ORAL HYGIENE IMPLEMENT AND METHOD OF USE - Oral hygiene implement including a handle, a first head mounted to the first end of the handle, a second head mounted to the second end of the handle, including a plurality of cleaning elements extending from the first head and the second head wherein the cleaning elements can exhibit releasable dentifrice retained in the cleaning elements. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055498 | LIP SUBSTRATE APPLICATOR KIT AND METHOD - A lip substrate applicator kit includes upper and lower applicators adapted to facilitate the application of lip substrates onto the upper and lower lips of a wearer. The lip substrates typically includes an image layer featuring one or more of a variety of colors, graphic designs and text elements. Edges of the applicators may be pre-cut to ensure that the applied substrate presents a symmetrical and clean appearance at the vermillion borders of the wearer's lips. Each applicator includes an adhesive layer, a peel layer and a guide layer. The guide layer has a guide pattern configured to aid a user in trimming excess portions from the applicator generally along a curved pathway, so that the substrate may be customized to fit the lips of the wearer. The kit may include a die cut applicator sheet from which the upper and lower applicators are die cut, suspended and detachable. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055499 | Artificial eyelash and method for attaching the same - An artificial eyelash | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055500 | Foil Applicator - Foil-type applicator for the selective lightening of keratin fibers, particularly human hair, and use of the applicators for producing targeted lightening effects on the hair. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055501 | Automated Hair Care Process - A hair treatment device and a corresponding method for treating hair are disclosed. The hair treatment device is suitable for heating hair and has a heating element that is heated to a starting temperature and whose temperature is regulated by a temperature control. The hair treatment device has a sensor that measures data from which a parameter based on the condition of the hair can be generated, wherein the parameter influences the temperature control. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055502 | PORTABLE HAIR CARE PRODUCT WITH DIGITAL MUSIC CAPABILITIES - Disclosed is a portable hair care product that is configured to store, receive, and play music such as in an electronic format. A portable hair care device comprises a grasping region sized and shape to be grasped and held by the hand of a user such that the user can carry the hair care product. The device also includes an internal speaker, a digital storage element configured to store a digital music file, and a processor configured to process the digital music file and send a signal to the internal speaker for playing music from the digital music file. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055503 | Cosmetics Box Having Damping Effect When Being Opened - A cosmetics box includes a housing, a receiving tray secured in the housing, a lid pivotally mounted on the housing to cover the receiving tray, and two pivot mechanisms mounted between the lid and the receiving tray so that the lid is pivotally connected with the receiving tray. Thus, when the lid is pivoted relative to the housing, the rotation of the lid is damped and braked by the pivot mechanisms to largely reduce the rotation speed of the lid relative to the housing, thereby preventing the lid from violently hitting the housing and the receiving tray due to an excessive force and a higher rotation speed, and thereby protecting the articles contained in the receiving tray. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055504 | Oral Hygiene System - An oral hygiene system including a handle with a releasable locking mechanism. The system also includes an oral hygiene attachment removably coupled to the handle. The locking mechanism includes a safety gate coupled to the handle, the safety gate being pivotable relative to the handle. The locking mechanism also includes a locking receptacle configured to receive the safety gate, whereby the locking mechanism is locked. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055505 | Brushes with Interchangeable Heads - One embodiment of a head-switchable brush comprises a brush head, a ferrule, and a brush handle. The ferrule has the head at one end and the handle at the other end. There is a piece of magnet attached to the brush handle and ferrule respectively where the two parts connect. The brush head can be switched and assembled with the handle easily whenever needed. The ferrule can be kept firmly on the handle by the action of the magnet inside. The head-switchable function of this brush kit can greatly enlarge the brush applying space and also avoid the material wasting since this brush kit has one handle only but with various brush heads. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055506 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - In a substrate cleaning method for cleaning a substrate with fine patterns having grooves or holes whose representative length is 0.1 mm or less, the substrate is arranged in a space which contains water, such that the substrate faces an acute-angled leading end of a discharge electrode which can be cooled, with a predetermined interval therebetween, with a counter electrode being interposed at a predetermined position between the substrate and the discharge electrode. Then, a predetermined voltage is applied between the discharge electrode and the counter electrode while generating dew condensation in the discharge electrode by cooling the discharge electrode. The substrate is cleaned by generating an aerosol containing water particles having sizes of equal to less than 10 nm in the leading end of the discharge electrode and spraying the aerosol on the substrate. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055507 | METHOD FOR REMOVING GASEOUS OR VAPOROUS STERILANTS FROM A SURFACE - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing chemical sterilant molecules from a medium, such as a carrier gas. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing that defines an internal cavity. The housing has an inlet and an outlet fluidly communicating with the internal cavity. An electrode is dimensioned to be received in the internal cavity of the housing. The electrode is made of a material that is chemically active with respect to molecules of a chemical sterilant and conductive to electricity. The electrode is connected to a source of an electrical charge such that an electrical field gradient is formed in a region of space surrounding the electrode. The electrical field gradient is operable to force the chemical sterilant molecule toward the electrode. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055508 | DEVICE FOR DISPLACING MATERIAL LYING ON A FLOOR - The present invention relates to an assembly for displacing material present on a stable floor, including an unmanned self-propelled device having a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a slide for displacing the material and with at least one brush, wherein the assembly further includes setting means for automatically and selectively setting the intensity of the contact of the brush with the floor. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055509 | CLEANING CONTACT CLEANING ROLLERS - There is herein described an improved method for cleaning contact cleaning rollers. More particularly, there is described an improved method for cleaning contact cleaning rollers using a cleaning surface comprising lyophilic and hydrophilic microfibers. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055510 | Antiseptic Wipes - A personal skin cleansing wipe comprising a flexible substantially dry matrix formed from synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers impregnated with a substantially anhydrous antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal solution in an amount wherein the matrix retains its substantially dry characteristics and the treatment solution includes an amount of PVP-iodine as active in solution in glycol and or glycerin. The treatment solution, in addition to an effective amount of PVP-iodine as active, contains surfactants, preferably Tego® Betaine CK D, and optionally a compatible fragrance and/or moisturizer. The wipe is activated with water just prior to use. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055511 | DISHWASHER AND A CONTROL METHOD THE SAME - Provided is a method of controlling a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a washing chamber accommodating a dish, a sump storing washing water, and supplying the washing water to the washing chamber, and a filter part provided to the sump, and filtering a foreign substance from the washing water. In the method, a first pump is driven to perform a washing or rinsing process, the first pump is stopped and a second pump is driven for a first set time to perform a discharging process, after the washing or rinsing process, the second pump is stopped and the first pump is driven for a second set time, and the first and second pumps are stopped. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055512 | AUTOMATED HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system are provided. The present system can automatically (without ongoing human intervention) survey the tube sheet of a heat exchanger in three-dimensions, convert and record the survey results as a digital file in three-dimensions, and then, according to sequential parameters input via custom software, automatically coordinate via computer one or more cleaning devices to effect the cleaning of each desired tube of the heat exchanger. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055513 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HAVING A SURFACE WHICH COMPRISES A PHOTOCATALYST - A domestic appliance includes at least one component having a surface that can become laden with organic dirt. The surface includes a photocatalyst and is made from a primary-formed first material in which the photocatalyst is dispersed. A photoradiation source is provided for irradiating the photocatalyst with an activating electromagnetic radiation. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055514 | RAIL CONNECTION RESTORATION AND METHOD FOR CLEANING FUEL INJECTOR WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY - A method for restoring a rail connection interface of a fuel injector and/or a method for cleaning the fuel injector. The method comprises inspecting a rail connection interface of the fuel injector, and restoring the rail connection interface. The method may further comprise connecting a flush line to at least one of a nozzle or a fuel inlet hole of a cone nut of the fuel injector, pressurizing a cleaning solution, and supplying the pressurized cleaning solution to the flush line. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055515 | Colander/Bowl Set - A colander/bowl set includes a bowl having at least one indicator; and a colander comprising a plurality of holes, the colander being insertable into the bowl and removably attachable to the bowl. The at least one indicator is a calibrated guide positioned at a height of a maximum amount of water which the colander/bowl set holds, accounting for displacement of water by the colander and by a particular kind of food. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055516 | OPTICAL FIBER STRIPPER APPARATUS AND METHOD - In some embodiments, a method includes positioning an outlet of an acid dispenser adjacent to a first portion of an optical fiber. The method includes directing heated acid from the acid dispenser into contact with the first portion of the optical fiber and into a holding tank such that a portion of a coating of the optical fiber is removed to expose a cladding of the optical fiber. The method includes positioning an outlet of a fluid dispenser adjacent to a second portion of the optical fiber. The method includes directing a fluid pressurized at a substantially constant level from the fluid dispenser into contact with the second portion of the optical fiber and into the holding tank such that at least a portion of the heated acid is displaced from the cladding. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055517 | Dishwasher and a control method the same - Provided is a dishwasher, which includes a washing space, a sump, a water supply device, a heater, a control part. The washing space includes a rack accommodating a dish, and a nozzle for spraying washing water. The sump collects the washing water supplied to the washing space. The water supply device supplies the washing water to the sump. The heater is in the sump and heats the washing water. The control part controls a washing process where washing water including a detergent is sprayed toward the dish, and a rinsing process where the dish is rinsed after the washing process. The rinsing process includes a first rinsing operation where the washing water stored in the sump is sprayed to the nozzle after the washing process, a second rinsing operation where the washing water heated by the heater is sprayed through the nozzle after the first rinsing operation, and a third rinsing operation where the washing water in the sump is sprayed through the nozzle after the second rinsing operation. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055518 | DISHWASHER - Provided is a dishwasher, which includes a washing chamber, a sump, and a washing water pump. The washing chamber accommodates a dish. The sump stores washing water supplied to the washing chamber. The washing water pump is provided to the sump and generates suction force for circulating washing water. The washing water pump includes a washing water motor for generating driving force, an impeller part disposed under the washing water motor and rotated by the driving force, and a heating space under the impeller part. Washing water is heated by a heater in the heating space. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055519 | Household appliance having drying duct - A drying duct and a household appliance having the same. The household appliance includes a main body, a drying space placed in the main body and including an air suction hole and an air drain hole, a drying duct including at least one inside-air suction hole communicating with the air drain hole, an inside-air discharge hole communicating with the air suction hole, and an outside-air suction hole and an outside-air discharge hole communicating with the outside of the drying space, and at least one dehumidifying agent placed in the drying duct. The drying duct includes an inside-air suction path into which air inside of the drying space is suctioned, an outside-air suction path into which air outside of the drying space is suctioned, and an inside/outside air movement path communicating with the inside-air suction path and the outside-air suction path. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055520 | AUTOMATED HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system are provided. The present system can automatically (without ongoing human intervention) survey the tube sheet of a heat exchanger in three-dimensions, convert and record the survey results as a digital file in three-dimensions, and then, according to sequential parameters input via custom software, automatically coordinate via computer one or more cleaning devices to effect the cleaning of each desired tube of the heat exchanger. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055521 | SEGMENTAL ULTRASONIC CLEANING APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SCALES AND SLUDGE ON TOP OF TUBE SHEET IN HEAT EXCHANGER - Disclosed herein is a segmental ultrasonic cleaning apparatus configured to remove scales and/or sludge deposited on a tube sheet. The segmental ultrasonic cleaning apparatus includes a plurality of segment groups arranged in a ring shape on a top surface of a tube sheet along an inner wall of the steam generator, in which each of the segment groups includes an ultrasonic element segment and a guide rail support segment loosely connected to each other by metal wires through hand holes located at a lower portion of the steam generator, such that ultrasound waves radiated from an ultrasonic transducer in each of the ultrasonic element segments travels along the surface of the tube sheet, with the segment groups tightly connected in the ring shape by tightening the metal wires via wire pulleys of flange units. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055522 | Automatic Safety Device for an Umbrella - The invention is an automatic safety device for opening and closing an umbrella. The device is disposed within the grip body of an umbrella and includes a reel member, a ratchet, a coil spring, a rocker, a reset spring and a dragline. The reel member is secured to the ratchet and coil spring and is rotatably mounted about a reeling axis. When an umbrella is fully closed, the sidewall of a step-cone within a central shaft engages the releasing convex causing a pawl to disengage from the ratchet. The dragline is tied to the reel member and to the upper nest at the top of the umbrella. When closing the umbrella, the central shaft is only allowed to move downwards as restricted by the unidirectional feature of the ratchet. When the downward force is removed, the dragline holds the central shaft in position, thereby avoiding sudden deployment of the umbrella. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055523 | MOBILITY DEVICE - An improved mobility device for assisting in the movement of the limbs is set forth. The device includes an arm support section. A vertical shaft is also provided. A handgrip section connects the arm support section to an upper angled section of the vertical shaft. The handgrip section is angled below a vertical plane perpendicular to the shaft. The handgrip section is substantially centered over the vertical shaft. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055524 | CRAFT DOME - The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055525 | FOLDABLE TENT WITH INTEGRATED VENTILATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides an instant tent with an integral vent and corresponding rain fly for providing the tent with continuous ventilation while protecting the vent and interior of the tent from adverse weather conditions. The frame of the tent includes a hub, a plurality of roof poles and eave poles pivotally coupled to the hub, and a plurality of leg poles coupled to the corresponding roof poles. Coupled to the frame is an enclosed canopy which includes the vent at a top portion of the canopy to allow air from continuously entering and exiting the interior of the tent. The rain fly is attached to the canopy and corresponding eave pole, and is disposed proximate the vent. Thus, the instant tent of the present invention is provided with secure and continuous ventilation, and is opened and closed without requiring additional assembly of components. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055526 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL - A thermoelectric material having a high performance index and a thermoelectric module and a thermoelectric device including the thermoelectric material, and more particularly, to a thermoelectric material having a high Seebeck coefficient, high electrical conductivity, and low thermal conductivity and a thermoelectric module and a thermoelectric device including the thermoelectric material. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055527 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR THERMALLY SHIELDING ENGINES OR ENGINE COMPONENTS, IN PARTICULAR A HEAT SHIELD FOR COMBUSTION ENGINES - The invention relates to a structural element for thermally shielding engines or engine components, in particular a heat shield for combustion engines, the structural element having a planar extension and comprising a first side that faces a hot element of the engine, and a second side that faces away from the hot element of the engine, characterized in that the structural element comprises a thermoelectric generator, which can be used to generate electric energy from a temperature difference resulting between the first side and the second side of the structural element during operation of the engine. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055528 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS - A thermoelectric material having a high ZT value is provided. In general, the thermoelectric material is a thin film thermoelectric material that includes a heterostructure formed of IV-VI semiconductor materials, where the heterostructure includes at least one potential barrier layer. In one embodiment, the heterostructure is formed of IV-VI semiconductor materials and includes a first matrix material layer, a potential barrier material layer adjacent to the first matrix material layer and formed of a wide bandgap material, and a second matrix material layer that is adjacent the potential barrier material layer opposite the first matrix material layer. A thickness of the potential barrier layer is approximately equal to a mean free path distance for charge carriers at a desired temperature. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055529 | JUNCTION BOX - A junction box connected to a plurality of solar cell panels connected in series and under control a control device, includes a plurality of diodes, two ports, a switch, and a communication module. The plurality of diodes is forwardly connected in series to form a diode string with two ends, and each of the plurality of diodes is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of solar cell panels in parallel. The two ports are respectively connected to the two ends of the diode string and the plurality of solar cell panels, and output DC power of the plurality of solar cell panels. The switch is connected between the diode string and the two ports. The communication module is connected to the switch, and receives control signals from the control device to turn on or off the switch to control output of the DC power of the solar cell panels from the two ports. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055530 | JUNCTION BOX AND SOLAR POWER SYSTEM - A solar power system includes a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) modules and a control device. Each PV module includes a plurality of solar cell panels connected in series and a junction box. The junction box detects parameters of the corresponding PV module, generates a reporting signal, and transmits the reporting signal to the control device. The control device receives the reporting signals from the plurality of PV modules, compares a stored amount of the plurality of PV modules with an amount of the received reporting signals to determine if the plurality of PV modules are abnormal, and generates a state indication signal according to the determination. The control device further transmits the state indication signal to corresponding junction boxes according to identifications of the corresponding PV modules in the received reporting signals to make the corresponding junction boxes indicate states accordingly. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055531 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MOBILE APPARATUS WITH THE SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a solar cell module including: a light transmitting plate having light transmittance; solar cells having bonding pads and conductive bumps bonded to the bonding pads; an adhesive film disposed between the light transmitting plate and the solar cells to bond the light transmitting plate and the solar cells; and a conductive pad disposed by being inserted in the adhesive film and surrounding and electrically connecting the conductive bumps of the adjacent solar cells. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055532 | SEMICONDUCTOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE - A semiconductor optoelectronic device comprises a growth substrate; a semiconductor epitaxial stack formed on the growth substrate comprising a sacrificial layer with electrical conductivity formed on the growth substrate; a first semiconductor material layer having a first electrical conductivity formed on the sacrificial layer, and a second semiconductor material layer having a second electrical conductivity formed on the first semiconductor material layer; and a first electrode directly formed on the growth substrate and electrically connected to the semiconductor epitaxial stack via the growth substrate. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055533 | WIRE MESH - Wire mesh with warp and weft wires on a mesh surface with tube means spaced apart from each other being woven in on the mesh surface on which slat elements are located in order to serve for shading of the incidence of light. The slat elements can be provided with photovoltaic cells. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055534 | Photovoltaic Devices with High Work-Function TCO Buffer Layers and Methods of Manufacture - Embodiments of the invention are directed to photovoltaic cells comprising a substantially optically transparent buffer layer on a superstrate and a photoabsorber layer on the buffer layer. The buffer layer of detailed embodiments has a work function greater than or equal to about the work function of the photoabsorber layer. Additional embodiments of the invention are directed to photovoltaic modules comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells and methods of making photovoltaic cells and photovoltaic modules. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055535 | Photovoltaic Devices With Textured Glass Superstrate - Embodiments of the invention are directed to photovoltaic cells comprising a textured superstrate, a front contact layer, a photoabsorber layer and a back contact layer. The textured superstrate has a plurality of craters with an average opening angle, an average aspect ratio and an average depth. Methods of making such photovoltaic cells and photovoltaic modules are also described. | 2012-03-08 |
| 20120055536 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, there is provided an organic photovoltaic cell including substrate having a plurality of inclined surfaces and a plurality of solar cells formed on the inclined surfaces of the substrate. Each of the solar cells includes a pair of electrodes and a bulk heterojunction active layer interposed between the electrodes, the active layer containing a p-type organic semiconductor and an n-type organic semiconductor. An inclination of each of the inclined surfaces of the substrate against the horizontal plane is in the range of 60 to 89°, and the active layer exhibits a transmission of light within visible wavelength range of 3% or greater. | 2012-03-08 |
