| 12th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20150075568 | Auto-Dishwashing Cleaning Technique - A method of cleaning tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine comprising: 1) allowing a mist of a cleaning product, wherein the cleaning product has been atomized to a size wherein greater than 95% of the particles have a diameter less than 2 microns, to contact the food soiled tableware to be cleaned; and 2) removing the food soil on the tableware by using a cleaning fluid; and wherein the second step is to be performed after the first step. A dishwasher comprising a device capable of atomising a cleaning product, wherein the device is capable of atomizing the cleaning product such that greater than 95% of the particles are less than 2 microns in diameter. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075569 | BARRIER STRUCTURE AND NOZZLE DEVICE FOR USE IN TOOLS USED TO PROCESS MICROELECTRONIC WORKPIECES WITH ONE OR MORE TREATMENT FLUIDS - Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075570 | METHODS FOR THE SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF ASHED SPIN-ON GLASS - A semi-aqueous removal composition and process for selectively removing spin-on glass relative to a metal gate and/or ILD material from a microelectronic device having said material thereon. The semi-aqueous removal composition can be a fluoride-containing composition or an alkaline composition. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075571 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate holding means that holds a substrate horizontally, a substrate rotating means that rotates a substrate held by the substrate holding means about a vertical rotation axis passing through the substrate, a discharging member that discharges a processing liquid toward the substrate, and a high-temperature processing liquid pipe that supplies a processing liquid of a temperature higher than that of the discharging member to the flow passage. The discharging member includes a plurality of discharge ports respectively disposed at a plurality of positions different in distance from the rotation axis and a flow passage connected sequentially to the plurality of discharge ports in order from outside to inside. The discharging member discharges a processing liquid supplied from the flow passage to the plurality of discharge ports from the plurality of discharge ports toward the substrate. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075572 | CLEANING DEVICE OF POROUS PLATE FOR NUCLEAR POWER - A cleaning device of a porous plate for nuclear power including: cleaning tanks ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075573 | TURRET DEVICE - To provide a turret device used for turret-type cleaning machines which allows an improvement in the mounting accuracy of a turret drive shaft, a drive shaft, and a turning center shaft of a turret. A turret device includes: a spindle; a turret mounting the spindle; a spindle drive device; a turret drive device; a turret drive shaft disposed coaxially with a turning center shaft of the turret; a drive shaft coaxially journaled within the turret drive shaft; a first transmission portion transmitting rotation of the turret drive shaft to the turret; a second transmission portion transmitting rotation of the drive shaft to the spindle through a center shaft; and an engaging portion realizing engagement between the center shaft and the spindle when the turret is indexed and releasing the engagement when the turret is turning. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075574 | CANTILEVER UMBRELLA - An umbrella is provided that has a transverse member mounted canopy control module. The umbrella has a support structure and a canopy. The support structure has a first support member having an upper end and a second support member. The second support member has a first end disposed adjacent to the first support member and a second end disposed away from the first end. The second support member extending along a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first support member. The canopy has an upper hub. The upper hub is coupled with the second support member. The umbrella also has an enclosure disposed at the first end of the second support member. A canopy control mechanism is at least partially disposed in the enclosure to alter the configuration of the canopy. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075575 | Mobility Assistance Device - A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a harness or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or walk for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075576 | Convertible walking stick - A walking stick includes an upper section and a lower section connected by a boss assembly. The upper section comprises three elongate arm members each pivotal about a hinge located on an upper surface of the boss assembly between a first position in which it is generally upstanding and lies generally parallel with the other two elongate members and a second position in which it is inclined at an angle to the other two elongate arm members. The lower section comprises three elongate leg members each having an upper end positioned for pivotal movement relative to the boss assembly between a first position in which it is generally upstanding and lies generally parallel to the other two elongate leg members and a second position in which it is inclined at an angle to the other two elongate leg members. A foldable seat member is secured to and between each of the three elongate arm members of the upper section which, when the elongate arm members of the upper section which, when the elongate arm members are in their inclined positions, defines a seat. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075577 | Portable Barrier and Associated Method of Use - A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier includes a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier includes a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg. The portable barrier also includes a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm. Additionally, the portable barrier includes a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component. The first leg includes (i) a first strut portion extending from the junction assembly, and (ii) a first extension portion pivotably coupled to the first strut portion, the first extension portion terminates in a first unsupported end. The second leg includes (i) a second strut portion extending from the junction assembly, and (ii) a second extension portion pivotably coupled to the second strut portion, the second extension portion terminates in a second unsupported end. The first arm includes (i) a third strut portion extending from the junction assembly, and (ii) a third extension portion pivotably coupled to the third strut portion, the third extension portion terminates in a third unsupported end. The second arm includes (i) a fourth strut portion extending from the junction assembly, and (ii) a fourth extension portion pivotably coupled to the fourth strut portion, the fourth extension portion terminates in a fourth unsupported end. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075578 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention provides a thermoelectric conversion material having a reduced thermal conductivity and having an improved figure of merit, and a method for producing the material. The thermoelectric conversion material has, as formed on a resin substrate having recesses, a thermoelectric semiconductor layer formed of a thermoelectric semiconductor material, wherein the resin substrate comprises one formed by curing a resin layer of a curable resin composition. The production method for the thermoelectric conversion material comprises a resin substrate formation step of transcribing a protruding structure from an original plate having the protruding structure onto a resin layer of a curable resin composition and curing the layer, and a film formation step of forming a thermoelectric semiconductor layer of a thermoelectric semiconductor material on the resin substrate. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075579 | THERMIONIC POWER GENERATOR - A thermionic power generator includes an emitter generating thermions and a collector collecting the thermions. The emitter includes an emitter substrate having an electric conductivity, a low resistance layer stacked to the emitter substrate and made of an n-type diamond semiconductor that includes phosphorus as a donor, and an electron emission layer stacked to the low resistance layer and made of an n-type diamond semiconductor that includes nitrogen as a donor. The collector includes a collector substrate having an electric conductivity and is disposed opposite to the emitter via a clearance. The electron emission layer has a thickness equal to or less than 40 nm. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075580 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH AN ETCHING STEP P3 AND AN OPTIONAL STEP P1 - A method for producing an intermediate product for obtaining a photovoltaic module comprising a plurality of solar cells, said method comprising the following steps: (a) localised deposition on a substrate ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075581 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS - A photovoltaic apparatus includes a support substrate; a back electrode layer on the support substrate; a light absorbing layer on the back electrode layer; and a front electrode layer on the light absorbing layer, wherein the support substrate comprises: a base layer; a first stepped portion on the base layer; and a second stepped portion disposed aside the first stepped portion on the base layer, and wherein the second stepped portion is thicker than the first stepped portion. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075582 | SOLAR CELL WITH A CONTACT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - The present invention describes a solar cell with a Silicon substrate, which includes a doped emitter region on which a contact structure is disposed, which includes several linear contact-fingers, wherein the distance between the contact-fingers varies and is adjusted to a changing doping profile over the surface of the emitter region. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075583 | FOLDABLE ARRAY OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PANELS INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a foldable array of three-dimensional panels, which may include one or more functional electrical components. For instance, the three-dimensional multi-panel array may be reconfigured from a substantially planar configuration into a three-dimensional configuration. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075584 | TECHNIQUES FOR MONITORING SOLAR ARRAY PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An automated method to monitor performance of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes drive means that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun using the drive means. The techniques include predicting the position of the sun during a time period, and sampling an output parameter of the array indicative of performance. The sampled data may be used to identify a fault in the solar cell array, for example a misalignment or a failure of one or more solar cells, in which case a notification of that fault may be generated for the operator or a control signal may be output for correcting the fault. Alternatively, an output signal may be sent to an external system associated with the solar cell system. Various alignment testing routines for checking the solar tracking are described. These routines may involve moving a solar cell array to a reference position at the start of, or during, an alignment routine in order to improve accuracy of position measurement during the routine. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075585 | PHOTO-ELECTRIC DEVICE - A photo-electric device including a photoelectric conversion layer and a plurality of electrodes is provided. The photoelectric conversion layer includes a plurality of inversed pyramid shaped recesses and a plurality of a pyramids, wherein each of the inversed pyramid shaped recesses has at least three first reflection sidewalls, each of the pyramids is located in one of the inversed pyramid shaped recesses respectively, each of the pyramids has at least three second reflection sidewalls, and none of the first reflection sidewall and the second reflection sidewall is located in a same plane. The electrodes are electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion layer. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075586 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a solar cell module. The solar cell module includes a solar cell panel, and a protective part surrounding the solar cell panel. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075587 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075588 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL MOUNTING RAIL WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS - A photovoltaic mounting rail that includes an elongate bottom wall, a mounting support, an outer sidewall and one or more electronic components. The mounting support extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a top wall and extends between the first and second ends of the rail. The outer sidewall extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a distal edge and also extends between the first and second ends of the bottom wall. The outer sidewall is spaced apart from the mounting support and defines a service channel between the outer sidewall and the mounting support. The rail is adapted for attachment of a photovoltaic panel with electronic devices to the top wall of the mounting support and the connection of the electronic devices to electronic components located within the service channel. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075589 | Low-Slope Mounted Photovoltaic Array - A photovoltaic array mounting system for a low-slope roof having interchangeable first and second bases, with a short leg extending from the first base at a non-vertical angle and a long leg extending from the second base at a non-vertical angle, wherein the short and long legs support opposite sides of a photovoltaic module such that the module is held at a non-horizontal angle, and wherein rock-in connectors are provided on top of the short and long legs permitting fast and easy system installation. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075590 | PIVOT-FIT FRAME, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075591 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Second wiring member includes a first wiring-member piece electrically connected to one of the solar cells of one of the adjacent solar cell strings, and a second wiring-member piece electrically connecting the first wiring-member piece to another one of the solar cell strings. First wiring-member piece includes wiring electrically connecting the solar cell and the second wiring-member piece to each other, a first insulating layer covering part of a surface of the wiring on a solar-cell side, and a second insulating layer covering part of a surface of the wiring on a side opposite from the solar cell. First portion of the wiring is exposed from the first insulating layer. Second portion of the wiring is exposed from the second insulating layer. First portion of the wiring is electrically connected to the solar cell, and the second portion of the wiring is electrically connected to the second wiring-member piece. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075592 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL INCLUDING A POROUS INSULATION SUBSTRATE AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE POROUS INSULATION SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell including a working electrode ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075593 | SOLAR LIGHT-RADIOISOTOPE HYBRID BATTERY - Disclosed herein is a solar light-radioisotope hybrid battery, which is used as a solar battery and a radioisotope battery when sunlight is applied, and is used as a radioisotope battery when sunlight is not applied. The solar light-radioisotope hybrid battery includes: a semiconductor layer producing an electron-hole pair; and a radioisotope layer formed on the semiconductor layer and emitting a radioactive ray to the semiconductor layer. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075594 | W18O49-TYPE TUNGSTEN OXIDE NANOMATERIAL AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF IN LIGHT SENSOR, MOSFET AND SOLAR CELL - The invention proposes W | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075595 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH INTERDIGITATED CONTACTS IN THE BACK FACE - A method for producing a photovoltaic cell with interdigitated contacts in the rear face, comprising: providing a doped silicon substrate; forming, on the rear face of said substrate, a doped semiconductor layer with a first dopant species; forming, on said layer, a dopant layer comprising a second dopant species, of an electric type opposite to that of the first species; forming, in the doped layer, at least one doped region of a type opposite to that of the first species, by irradiation of at least one region of the dopant layer with a luminous flux of fluence greater than a threshold above which the dopants of the irradiated region of the dopant layer diffuse into the region underlying the doped layer in such a way as to exceed the concentration of the first dopant species; and forming, in the doped layer, at least one electrically insulating region, by selective irradiation of at least one region of the dopant layer with a luminous flux of which the fluence is in a range lower than said threshold, at which the dopants of the irradiated region of the dopant layer diffuse into the region underlying the doped semiconductor layer in such a way as to balance the concentrations of the two dopant species in said region. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075596 | ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE AND A PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a conductive structure body that comprises a darkening pattern layer having AlOxNy, and a method for manufacturing the same. The conductive structure body according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may prevent reflection by a conductive pattern layer without affecting conductivity of the conductive pattern layer, and improve a concealing property of the conductive pattern layer by improving absorbance. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075597 | ELECTROCONDUCTIVE PASTE WITH ADHENSION PROMOTING GLASS - An electroconductive paste composition for use in forming backside soldering pads on a solar cell including metallic particles, glass frit including Bi | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075598 | SELECTIVE SELF-ALIGNED PLATING OF HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS - A method for forming contacts on a photovoltaic device includes forming a heterojunction cell including a substrate, a passivation layer and a doped layer and forming a transparent conductor on the cell. A patterned barrier layer is formed on the transparent conductor and has openings therein wherein the transparent conductor is exposed through the openings in the barrier layer. A conductive contact is grown through the openings in the patterned barrier layer by a selective plating process. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075599 | PILLAR STRUCTURED MULTIJUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A device operable to convert light to electricity, comprising: a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, one or more structures essentially perpendicular to the substrate, one or more layers conformally disposed on the one or more structures wherein the one or more structures and the one or more layers form one or more junctions, and an electrically conductive material disposed on the substrate in the area between the one or more structures. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075600 | SELECTIVE SELF-ALIGNED PLATING OF HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS - A method for forming contacts on a photovoltaic device includes forming a heterojunction cell including a substrate, a passivation layer and a doped layer and forming a transparent conductor on the cell. A patterned barrier layer is formed on the transparent conductor and has openings therein wherein the transparent conductor is exposed through the openings in the barrier layer. A conductive contact is grown through the openings in the patterned barrier layer by a selective plating process. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075601 | Solar Cell, Solar Cell Manufacturing Method, and Solar Cell Module - A solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion section having first and second principal surfaces, and a collecting electrode formed on the first principal surface. The collecting electrode includes first and second electroconductive layers in this order from the photoelectric conversion section side, and includes an insulating layer between the first and second electroconductive layers. The insulating layer is provided with an opening, and the first and second electroconductive are in conduction with each other via the opening provided in the insulating layer. The solar cell has, on the first principal surface, the second principal surface or a side surface of the photoelectric conversion section, an insulating region freed of a short circuit of front and back sides of the photoelectric conversion section, and the surface of the insulating region is at least partially covered with the insulating layer. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075602 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH GRAPHENE-FERROELECTRIC ELECTRODE - A photovoltaic cell ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075603 | NOVEL HYDROPHOBIC COATINGS AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING THERETO - A coating is described. The coating includes a metal oxide layer, which in turn includes a surface having a water contact angle greater than 90 degrees. A metal-oxide coating composition is also described. The composition includes effective amounts of a first type and a second of metals and an effective amount of oxygen to react with the first type and the second type of metals to produce a first type and a second type of metal oxides, both of which produce a structure that is greater than about 50% (by volume) amorphous. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075604 | THIN-FILM COMPOUND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A base material formed of a thin film, a rear surface electrode located on the base material, a photoelectric conversion layer located on the rear surface electrode, a first surface electrode that is located above the rear surface electrode, is electrically connected to the rear surface electrode, and has a first polarity, and a second surface electrode that is located on the photoelectric conversion layer and has a second polarity different from the first polarity are included. The edge of the base material is located outside the edge of the rear surface electrode with space left therebetween and surrounds the entire perimeter of the rear surface electrode in plan view. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075605 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT - This solar cell element, which is increased in the conversion efficiency due to improved effect of passivation, includes a semiconductor substrate in which a p-type first semiconductor region and an n-type second semiconductor region are stacked such that the first semiconductor region is located nearmost a first principal surface side and the second semiconductor region is located nearmost a second principal surface side; and a first passivation film containing aluminum oxide and arranged on the first principal surface side of the first semiconductor region. In the inside of the first passivation film of the solar cell element, the first ratio obtained by dividing the aluminum atomic density by the oxygen atomic density is 0.613 or more and less than 0.667 and the second ratio obtained by dividing the sum of the aluminum atomic density and the hydrogen atomic density by the oxygen atomic density is 0.667 or more and less than 0.786. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075606 | INTEGRATED CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME - Provided are an integrated conductive substrate simultaneously serving as a substrate and an electrode, and an electronic device using the same. The integrated conductive substrate includes a conductive layer containing iron, which has a first surface having a first root mean square roughness, and a semiconductor layer containing a semiconductor material, which has a second surface having a second root mean square roughness and is formed on the first surface. Here, the semiconductor layer includes a semiconductor-type planarization layer formed by a solution process using at least one of the semiconductor material and a precursor of the semiconductor material to planarize the first surface of the conductive layer, and the second root mean square roughness is smaller than the first root mean square roughness. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075607 | POLYMERIC BINDERS INCORPORATING LIGHT-DETECTING ELEMENTS - In accordance with certain embodiments, semiconductor dies are embedded within polymeric binder to form, e.g., light-emitting dies and/or composite wafers containing multiple light-emitting dies embedded in a single volume of binder. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075608 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE USING NANO-SPHERES FOR TEXTURED ELECTRODES - An electronic device includes a substrate and a plurality of particles anchored to the substrate. An electrode material is formed over the particles and configured to form peaks over the particles. One or more operational layers are formed over the electrode material for performing a device function. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075609 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a solar cell that comprises a photoelectric conversion body, a first electrode including a first finger portion that is placed on one main surface of the photoelectric conversion body and extends in first direction, a second electrode including a second finger portion which is placed on the one main surface of the photoelectric conversion body to be adjacent to the first finger portion in second direction intersecting the first direction and extends in the first direction, a first insulating layer covering at least part of a tip end portion of the first finger portion, which tip end portion is located on first side in the first direction, and a second insulating layer covering at least part of a tip end portion of the second finger portion, which tip end portion is located on a second side in the first direction. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075610 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a doped layer disposed on a first surface of a semiconductor substrate, a doped polysilicon layer disposed in a first region of a second surface of the semiconductor substrate, a doped area disposed in a second region of the second surface, and an insulating layer covering the doped polysilicon layer and the doped area. The insulating layer has openings exposing portions of the doped polysilicon layer and the doped layer, and the doped polysilicon layer and doped layer are respectively connected to a first electrode and a second electrode through the openings. The semiconductor substrate and the doped layer have a first doping type. One of the doped polysilicon layer and the doping area has a second doping type, and the other one of the doped polysilicon layer and the doping area has the first doping type which is opposite to the second doping type. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075611 | Phosphor, LED Light-Emission Element, and Light Source Device - Provided is a novel CaS-based phosphor with which chemical reactions can be inhibited even if said CaS-based phosphor is heated with a heterogeneous material. This phosphor includes: a crystalline parent material represented by the composition formula Ca | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075612 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR MODULE STRUCTURE - The present invention is related to a solar module structure comprising in sequence a back sheet that can reflect light, a first polymeric layer blended with phosphors, a double-sided photovoltaic cell layer, a second polymeric layer and a cover plate that is made of tempered glass. The solar module of the present invention can significantly increase the photoelectrical conversion efficiency. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075613 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes: a crystalline silicon substrate of one conductivity type including a first principal surface, and a second principal surface provided on an opposite side from the first principal surface; a first amorphous silicon layer of the other conductivity type provided on the first principal surface side; a second amorphous silicon layer of the one conductivity type provided on the second principal surface side; a contact layer in contact with the second amorphous silicon layer; a magnesium-doped zinc oxide layer in contact with the contact layer; a first electrode layer provided on the first amorphous silicon layer; and a second electrode layer provided on the magnesium-doped zinc oxide layer. A lattice constant of the contact layer is within a range of plus or minus 30% relative to a lattice constant of the magnesium-doped zinc oxide layer. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075614 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM - A method includes the steps of performing a coating or printing of ink for producing a compound semiconductor thin film so as to form a compound semiconductor coating film, the ink including 50% by mass or more of amorphous compound nanoparticles, mechanically applying a pressure to the compound semiconductor coating film, and subjecting the compound semiconductor coating film to a heat-treatment to form a compound semiconductor thin film. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075615 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, PRODUCTION METHOD OF BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A back sheet for a solar battery module that is less likely to cause a rise in temperature by irradiation with rays of the sun even though displaying a black color in appearance, and is less likely to discolor even after a long-term use thereof while suppressing a rise in cost. The back sheet for a solar battery module according to the present invention includes a colored layer that includes three or more types of color materials each having a different hue and a brightness L* of no less than 45, the colored layer having a brightness L* of no greater than 40. It is preferred that the three or more types of color materials are constituted with at least a red color material, a blue color material and a yellow color material. Preferably, a base sheet on which the colored layer is laminated is further included. It is preferred that the base sheet displays a white color and the colored layer is laminated on the front face side of the base sheet. Moreover, the base sheet preferably includes a base film and a white layer laminated on the front face side of the base film. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075616 | ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - An encapsulating material for solar cell of the invention contains an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, and a content of a fluorine element in the ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, which is determined using a combustion method and an ion chromatograph method, is equal to or less than 30 ppm. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075617 | HIGH-POWER AND HIGH RELIABILITY SOLAR MODULE - The present application relates to a high-power solar module with high reliability and, more particularly, to a thin and light solar module with high efficiency and a long life. To resolve the aging problem occurring in a conventional back plate structure and the technical problem of low efficiency of the solar module caused by the excessively thin or thick embossed glass, the present invention therefore provides a solar module comprising a lower-layer tempered glass; a lower-layer adhesion layer; a solar cell; an upper-layer adhesion layer; a glass ball layer; and an upper-layer tempered glass. The present invention also provides a solar module comprising a lower-layer tempered glass; a lower-layer adhesion layer; a solar cell; an upper-layer adhesion layer; and an upper-layer tempered glass, wherein refraction particles are doped in the upper-layer adhesion layer, the lower-layer adhesion layer, or the two adhesion layers. The solar module of the present invention can effectively enhance the efficiency of the solar module. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075618 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a dye-sensitized solar cell which includes a conductive substrate, a counter substrate facing the conductive substrate, an electrolyte disposed between the conductive substrate and the counter substrate, and an annular sealing portion surrounding the electrolyte together with the conductive substrate and the counter substrate and connecting the conductive substrate and the counter substrate. The sealing portion has an inorganic sealing portion fixed to the conductive substrate and a resin sealing portion fixed to the counter substrate. The inorganic sealing portion has a main body portion provided on the conductive substrate and a protruding portion extending from the main body portion toward a side opposite to the conductive substrate, and the resin sealing portion has an adhesive portion adhering the main body portion to the counter substrate and adhered to a side surface along an extending direction of the protruding portion. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075619 | MULTILAYERED FILM AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES HAVING THE SAME - Provided is a multilayered film having excellent reliability and adhesive strength under a heat/water resistance condition, and excellent weather resistance and durability by forming a primer layer including a fluoropolymer and an oxazoline group-containing polymer on a base and forming a resin layer including a fluoropolymer on the primer layer. In addition, the multilayered film uses a low boiling point solvent, and thus is manufactured at a low drying temperature and with a low cost, resulting in reducing production costs and preventing degradation of quality of a product from thermal deformation or thermal impact. Such a multilayered film may be effectively used in a backsheet for a photovoltaic module to provide a photovoltaic module capable of maintaining excellent durability even in long-term exposure to an external environment. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075620 | COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SELENIDE (CIGS) THIN FILMS WITH COMPOSITION CONTROLLED BY CO-SPUTTERING - A method and apparatus for forming a thin film of a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)-type material are disclosed. The method includes providing first and second targets in a common sputtering chamber. The first target includes a source of CIGS material, such as an approximately stoichiometric polycrystalline CIGS material, and the second target includes a chalcogen, such as selenium, sulfur, tellurium, or a combination of these elements. The second target provides an excess of chalcogen in the chamber. This can compensate, at least in part, for the loss of chalcogen from the CIGS-source in the first target, resulting in a thin film with a controlled stoichiometry which provides effective light absorption when used in a solar cell. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075621 | Molecular Assemblies and Multilayer Films for Photocurrent and Catalysis - Some embodiments of the present invention provide an assembly for harvesting light, comprising a first molecule joined to a second molecule through mutual coordination to an ion, and the first molecule is linked to a metal oxide surface having a high surface area. Such assemblies can form multilayer films, in other embodiments. The assemblies and multilayer films can harvest light to do useful chemistry, such as in a dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell, or can convert the harvested light into electricity, such as in a dye-sensitized solar cell. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075622 | SYNTHESIS OF WATER SOLUBLE DOPED CONJUGATED POLYELECTROLYTES FOR APPLICATIONS IN ORGANIC ELECTRONICS - A method of fabricating a composition of matter, including fabricating one or more conjugated polyelectrolytes each comprising a donor-acceptor copolymer backbone and one or more anionic side groups, wherein the one or more conjugated polyelectrolytes are self doped. A solar cell comprising the doped CPE as a hole transport layer is also disclosed. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075623 | VALVE DEVICE, STORAGE SYSTEM FOR LIQUEFIED GAS FUEL, VEHICLE, AND STORAGE METHOD FOR LIQUEFIED GAS FUEL - A first vapor phase valve including a housing, a flow passage in the housing, a main valve to block or open the flow passage, and an excess flow valve to block the flow passage when vapor phase dimethyl ether flows through the flow passage. The first vapor phase valve includes: a pressure chamber communicating with a pressure opening portion of the housing and a fixed shaft connected to the excess flow valve to maintain the excess flow valve in an open state by using pressure of liquid phase dimethyl ether flowing into the pressure chamber from the pressure opening portion. The excess flow valve, in order to prevent fluid from flowing out at a specified flow rate or more, can be forcedly opened. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075624 | TELESCOPIC DRAIN HOSE ASSEMBLY - A telescopic drain hose assembly. The assembly includes a drain conduit having a tank coupler coupled to a first end and an end piece coupled to a second end. The tank coupler is configured for coupling to a grey or black waste discharge port, such as that of a recreational vehicle. The endpiece includes coupling elements for coupling with a pipe elbow or similar attachment. A handle is provided on the endpiece for positioning the endpiece in proximity to a waste receptacle port. The drain conduit is disposed within an outer housing comprised of a telescopic tube and a flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve is adjacent the first end of the drain conduit and enables flexure or bending of the assembly. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075625 | BULK ADHESIVE TRANSFER DEVICES, KNIFE GATE VALVE DEVICES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A bulk adhesive transfer system for transferring adhesive particulate to a melter includes a bulk supply and a transfer device, which may define a hopper of the melter, a mobile bin, and/or a buffer unit. The transfer device is configured to receive unmelted adhesive particulate from the bulk supply and then be selectively docked with the melter to transfer the adhesive particulate to the melter. The bulk adhesive transfer system may also include a knife gate valve device, which includes a plurality of ports that sequentially open and close to control flow of the adhesive particulate towards the melter. The bulk adhesive transfer system simplifies refilling operations for a melter while enabling continuous operation of the melter, even when the transfer device is undocked for removal from the melter. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075626 | FLOW BALANCING IN GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS - Flow distribution networks that supply process gas to two or more stations in a multi-station deposition chamber. Each flow distribution network includes an inlet and flow distribution lines for carrying process gas to the stations. The flow distribution lines include a branch point downstream from the inlet and two or more branches downstream from the branch point. Each branch supplies a station. The flow distribution network also includes highly variable flow elements in each branch. Restrictive components are placed downstream from the variable control elements in each branch. These restrictive components are nominally identical and designed to shift the bulk of the pressure drop away from the variable flow components to improve flow balancing while not unduly increasing inlet pressure. In some cases, the load shifting allows the more variable flow components to operate in the unchoked flow regime. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075627 | STEAM GENERATION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR STARTUP - The current disclosure relates to steam generation and supply apparati and associated control systems. Particularly, the current disclosure relates to such steam generation supply apparati and associated control systems that are used for enhanced oil recovery. Certain embodiments are provided including methods and associated control systems related to the startup as well as main steam pressure header control or maintenance of a desired steam quality for such steam generation systems during normal operation. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075628 | STEAM GENERATION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DESIRED INJECTION PRESSURE - The current disclosure relates to steam generation and supply apparati and associated control systems. Particularly, the current disclosure relates to such steam generation supply apparati and associated control systems that are used for enhanced oil recovery. Certain embodiments are provided including methods and associated control systems related to the startup as well as main steam pressure header control or maintenance of a desired steam quality for such steam generation systems during normal operation. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075629 | STEAM GENERATION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VENTING - The current disclosure relates to steam generation and supply apparati and associated control systems. Particularly, the current disclosure relates to such steam generation supply apparati and associated control systems that are used for enhanced oil recovery. Certain embodiments are provided including methods and associated control systems related to the startup as well as main steam pressure header control or maintenance of a desired steam quality for such steam generation systems during normal operation. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075630 | STEAM GENERATION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DESIRED STEAM QUALITY - The current disclosure relates to steam generation and supply apparati and associated control systems. Particularly, the current disclosure relates to such steam generation supply apparati and associated control systems that are used for enhanced oil recovery. Certain embodiments are provided including methods and associated control systems related to the startup as well as main steam pressure header control or maintenance of a desired steam quality for such steam generation systems during normal operation. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075631 | THERMAL ACTIVATED COLD WATER DIVERSION VALVE - A device that directs cooled and otherwise wasted water to storage for reuse is disclosed. The valve incorporates a single flow stream through internal piping around a thermally sensitive coil which imparts rotation for automatic closing of a valve upon arrival of heated water to the valve. Once closed, the device resets itself for the next activation and use. The device is basically self contained and requires only single point installation. The unit provides for many households to experience substantial saving on daily energy and water expenses. The installation can be readily retrofitted to existing structures or incorporated in new construction whether any be homes, apartments, hotels, condominiums and businesses with water distribution requirements. Further, the present invention, requiring no external energy input, offers an alternative to expensive circulating hot water systems incorporating substantial initial cost and extended energy consumption. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075632 | MAGNETO-CRYOGENIC VALVES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING FLOW IN A CONDUIT - Provided are magneto-cryogenic valves, methods and systems that extract thermal energy from a fluid within a conduit such that the temperature of at least a portion of the fluid is reduced to a temperature below which at least a portion of the fluid becomes a solid thereby forming a frozen plug of fluid and magnetically susceptible particles that reversibly plugs the conduit, preventing flow of fluid past the plug. Also provided are methods and systems for temporarily preventing the flow of fluid in a conduit. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075633 | VALVE AND METHOD OF RELIEVING OVERPRESSURE IN A FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A valve is provided. The valve includes a housing including an interior and a side wall at least partially delimiting the interior, a valve element within the interior of the housing and configured to be selectively operable between an open position and a closed position. The valve element includes an interior and a side wall at least partially delimiting the interior of the valve element. The valve also includes a series of pressure relief devices within the side walls of the housing and the valve element. The series of pressure relief devices include at least one check valve and are configured to provide flow communication from the interior of the housing to exterior of the housing upon actuation of the at least one check valve. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075634 | HYDROMECHANICAL PRESSURE COMPENSATION CONTROL OF A VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IN A CENTRIFUGAL PUMPING AND METERING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A pump assembly includes a pump unit having a centrifugal pump and a variable pump supplying pressurized flow. A fuel control assembly receives flow from the pump unit and includes at least one metering valve and at least one throttling valve. A control for the variable pump receives first and second pressure signals indicative of a pressure differential across the throttling valve, or across the metering valve/throttling valve combination, for altering operation of the variable pump in response to the pressure differential. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075635 | FLUID PRESSURE REGULATION SYSTEM FOR FLUID-DISPENSING SYSTEMS - A system actively regulates the fluid pressure entering the pump of a fluid-dispensing system to provide a more uniform fluid flow exiting the pump. The pump is supplied with fluid from a pressurized reservoir (e.g., that is pressurized from an external air source, or by mechanical or electrically-driven pressurization). A pressure sensor monitors the fluid pressure in the fluid supply line between the reservoir and pump. A controller receives this fluid pressure reading as an input to regulate the pressurization of the reservoir. Optionally, a second pressure sensor can be used to monitor the fluid pressure at the pump exit to provide an additional input for the controller. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075636 | LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE SUPPLY DEVICE AND SUPPLY METHOD - Provided are a supply apparatus and a supply method for supplying fluid carbon dioxide that are energy-saving and efficient. The supply apparatus for supplying fluid carbon dioxide includes: a circulation system including a purifying unit that removes impurities and contaminants from the carbon dioxide, a storage unit that includes a condenser for changing gaseous carbon dioxide passed through the purifying unit into liquid carbon dioxide, a supply unit that includes a first pump for supplying the liquid carbon dioxide in the storage unit to a use point, and a return line through which excess carbon dioxide supplied from the supply unit but not used at the use point is returned to the storage unit; and a carbon dioxide introduction unit that introduces carbon dioxide, as a starting material or recovered gas, to the circulation system. The carbon dioxide introduction unit includes a second pump for increasing the pressure of the carbon dioxide and the second pump introduces the carbon dioxide to the circulation system. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075637 | TRAVELING VALVE CAGE - A traveling valve for use with a downhole pump includes a cage shell, which at its lower end, has an integral internal shoulder that defines an axial opening. A retaining ring within the cage shell abuts the internal shoulder. An upper end of a bushing is attachable to a plunger while the lower end of the bushing is attached to the cage shell. The bushing and cage shell define a bore in fluid communication with the axial opening. An insert within the bore allows fluid to flow in the bore from below the insert to above the insert. A ball reciprocates in the bore so as to seat on the retaining ring when the fluid pressure within the bore above the ball exceeds the fluid pressure within below the ball, and to be restrained by the insert when the fluid pressure differential within the bore is reversed. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075638 | PLUMBING FREEZE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A plumbing freeze protection system comprises a fluid connection between a water supply line and a waste line. The fluid connection bypasses a plumbing fixture fluidly connected to the water supply line. A valve operable with the fluid connection alternately prevents water flow from the water supply line to the waste line, and allows water flow from the water supply line to the waste line within about 25 percent of maximum volumetric flow rate of the water supply line through the fluid connection. A timer is adapted to control the valve. The valve is open for a predetermined time period to deliver a short duration, high volumetric flow rate of water to the waste line to minimize ice formation in, and remove existing ice from, the water supply and waste lines. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075639 | PLUG COUNTER, FRACING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A valve includes, a tubular having at least one port, a sleeve in operable communication with the tubular configured to uncover the at least one port in response to moving from a first position to a second position, and a seat that is configured to be passed a selected number of times without shifting the sleeve from the first position to the second position and is further configured to be passed one additional time after the selected number of times after shifting the sleeve from the first position to the second position. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075640 | Pneumatic Valve Assembly and Method - A valve assembly for receiving a fluid under pressure and comprising a plurality of valves in a single valve block. The assembly may include a plurality of check valves and including a counterbalance generating valve and a 3-way valve and including a method of use. The assembly may include an adjustable counterbalance valve, a pilot-operated check valve and a 3-way valve or combinations thereof. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075641 | SYSTEM FOR REGULATING PRESSURE DIFFERENTIALS ON A FLUID - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a system for regulating a pressure differential includes a plurality of valving elements and a valve activation system. Each of the plurality of valving elements are configured to selectively allow and restrict at least a portion of a flow of fluid between an inlet and an outlet of a conduit through a respective opening and closing of each respective valving element. The valve activation system is configured to supply a common driving pressure to the plurality of valving elements. The common driving pressure is configured to initiate at least one of the opening or closing of the plurality of valving elements or to initiate the other of the opening or closing of the plurality of valving elements. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075642 | PNEUMATIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE AUTOMATIC INFLATION/DEFLATION, NOTABLY OF A TIRE - The device incorporates a hollow body ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075643 | FLUID EXTRACTOR DEVICE AND KIT - A fluid extractor device including a ring with a circumference capable of fitting around an oil filter; a bracket affixed to the ring; and a valve including a base attached to the bracket, an extendable pin extending through the base, and a vacuum extension extending perpendicularly from the base and terminating in a vacuum aperture. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075644 | HEART-TYPE CIRCULATION DEVICE - A heart-type circulation device comprises a power system, a cover plate ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075645 | Handle Mechanism to Prohibit Accidental Valve Operation - A handle mechanism for a railway tank car includes a first turn prohibitor at the skid and a second turn prohibitor at the support bracket for an extension arm. The extension shaft is pivotally mounted to a stem adapter so that it can be displaced from the axis of rotation for the valve stem when the valve is in the closed position. The extension shaft must be aligned with the axis of rotation of the valve stem in order to allow the operator to turn the handle and consequently the extension shaft and valve stem to open the valve. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075646 | SECURITY DEVICE - A security device is configured to limit access and prevent removal of a backflow preventer connected to a fire hydrant. The security device includes an upper enclosure rotationally and detachably coupled to a lower enclosure. The upper enclosure has an upper enclosure left end and the lower enclosure comprises a lower enclosure left end each being configured to accommodate a portion of the fire hydrant. An upper access door is attached to the upper enclosure and permits and restricts access to the backflow preventer. A side door is attached to the lower enclosure and permits and restricts access to the backflow preventer to install a hose to the backflow preventer. A plurality of height adjustment legs are attached to the lower enclosure to adjust a height of the lower enclosure from ground and to carry weight of the security device which avoids plastic deformation of the backflow preventer. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075647 | LOCKING CAP SYSTEM - A lockable pipe cover includes an inner cap and an outer cover which are selectively coupled together for axial rotation. When the cap is locked, the inner cap and the outer cover are free to rotate independently from one another thus rotation of the outer cover will not remove the cap from the pipe. In the unlocked position, the inner cap and the outer cover are coupled for rotation and thus rotation of the outer cover results in rotation of the inner cap. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075648 | VALVE LOCKOUT DEVICE - A valve lockout device includes a body having a mount portion that defines a passageway. A cover positioned adjacent to the body defines a cover portion adjacent the mount portion thereby inhibiting access to the passageway in the mount portion. A position control arm extends through at least one of the body and cover, the position control arm defines a valve engagement portion and an adjustment portion. A lock aperture is formed in at least the other of the body and cover through which the position control arm extends. An adjustment member is positioned adjacent at least one of the body and the cover, the adjustment member defines an adjustment member aperture aligned with the lock aperture and is configured to engage the adjustment portion of the position control arm. Coupling the lock aperture and the adjustment member aperture inhibits relative movement of the body, cover, and adjustment member. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075649 | PRESSURE REGULATOR | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075650 | VALVE PLATE FOR GAS EXCHANGE VALVES - A valve plate ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075651 | SELF SETTING AND STABILIZED SWITCH TARGET - Apparatus includes a spindle having an outer surface configured with a surface finish that has openings/grooves, the outer surface also having an outer diameter; and also includes a switch target arrangement having a switch target in combination a target ring configured to be installed in the switch target so as to form the at least one switch target arrangement, and is also configured with an aperture having an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the surface finish of the spindle, so that when the at least one switch target arrangement is installed over the spindle, interference causes at least a portion of the target ring to deflect into a groove/space of the surface finish of the spindle so as to energize the target ring to grip the surface finish of the spindle to secure the switch target when the spindle moves. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075652 | ROTARY VALVE POSITION INDICATOR - A rotary valve position indicator is disclosed. An example apparatus includes an actuator housing defining an explosion-proof enclosure boundary. An actuator output shaft has a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion. The first shaft portion is partially disposed within the explosion-proof enclosure boundary, and the second shaft portion is disposed outside of the explosion-proof enclosure boundary. A visual position indicator is disposed on the second shaft portion of the actuator output shaft and indicates the rotational position of the actuator output shaft relative to the actuator housing. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075653 | FLUID CONTAINMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system for containing and managing fluids produced at a work site, such as an oil or gas drilling site, includes one or more fluid containments formed as a basin for collecting and retaining fluids, a berm forming a perimeter of the containments, a layer of sand placed over each basin, a fluid-impermeable membrane placed over the layer of sand, and drainage stone placed over the membrane, filling the basin. A geotextile fabric can be placed over the membrane to help protect the membrane from adverse affects of the drainage stone. A leak detection system can be coupled with the membrane to identify potential leaks in a containment system. One or more catch basins can extend through the basin and the drainage stone filling the basin, to receive fluids. A drainage system is placed in fluid communication with the catch basins to drain fluids from a containment. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075654 | APPARATUS FOR FIXING RESERVOIR BODY ASSEMBLY OF FUEL PUMP MODULE INTO FUEL TANK - Provided is an apparatus for fixing a reservoir body assembly of a fuel pump module into a fuel tank. The apparatus includes: a fixed retainer fixed into the fuel tank to be integrated with the fuel tank; and a moving coupled retainer coupled with the fixed retainer in a state in which a reservoir body assembly pumping fuel in the fuel tank is disposed at an assembling location with the fixed retainer to mount the reservoir body assembly so as to fix the reservoir body assembly. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075655 | FLUIDS ECONOMIZER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the field of Hydraulic Engineering and, particularly, to a fluids economizer system, useful for saving water during distribution in industrial and residential facilities. The system is based on the utilization of devices for the cutoff of fluid flow and manual regulation of fluid flow, which are placed in an arrangement that allows four alternative and programmable states of pressure and rate of the fluid flow to be achieved for efficient supply in the facilities where the system is placed. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075656 | ADAPTOR FOR AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND AN AIR COMPRESSOR - The invention discloses an adaptor ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075657 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Raising Water Using a Container With Membrane - An apparatus, system, and method for raising water is provided. The apparatus includes at least one container movable between at least a descended position and a ascended position within a body of water. A non-water-permeable membrane is positioned within the at least one container, wherein the membrane is movable within an interior compartment of the at least one container to separate the interior compartment into at least a first and a second portion. At least one vent structure is within a wall of the at least one container, wherein movement of the membrane controls a flow of water through the at least one vent structure and into at least one of the first and second portions. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075658 | ROTARY VALVE - A rotary valve that includes a rotor and a casing which rotatably accommodates the rotor. The casing includes an inflow side opening through which a fluid flows in from the outside to the rotor accommodating space and two outflow side openings through which the fluid flows out from the rotor accommodating space to the outside, at a position opposite to an outer circumferential surface of the rotor. The rotor is formed in a cylindrical shape having an internal space. An end surface of the rotor is provided with an end surface side opening which communicates with the internal space. The outer circumferential surface of the rotor is provided with a rotor outer circumferential opening and a rotor outer circumferential blocking surface which are configured to open and close the outflow side openings of the casing. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075659 | SLIT VALVE WITH A PRESSURIZED GAS BEARING - According to an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a slit valve, comprising: a first slit valve portion having a first window therethrough, the first window is sized to permit passage of an object through the first window; wherein the first window is surrounded by a first area of the first slit valve portion; a second slit valve portion that comprises a first sealing element and a first positioning module; wherein the first positioning module is arranged to move the first sealing element in relation to the first window; wherein at least one slit valve portion of the first and second slit valve portions comprises at least one first gas opening for emitting pressurized gas so as to assist in a creation of a first gas cushion between the first area and the first sealing element when the first sealing element is placed adjacent to the first window thus creating a seal between the first and second slit valve portions. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075660 | FLUID CONTROL APPARATUS - A fluid control apparatus has a reduced number of components and enables simple alteration such as increasing or decreasing the number of lines. Channel blocks on a lower stage include a plural-line (three-line) passage block | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075661 | APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING, STORING, CARRYING, AND DISCHARGING A LIQUID, AS WELL AS AN OVERALL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - An apparatus for receiving, storing, carrying and discharging a liquid ( | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075662 | DRAIN MASTS - A drain mast includes a first fairing body defining a first fairing wall and a first drain portion. A second fairing body defines a second fairing wall and a second drain portion. The first and second fairing bodies are joined together as a fairing with the first and second fairing walls as opposed exterior fairing walls, and with the first and second drain portions joined to form a drain passage through the fairing from a drain passage inlet to a drain passage outlet. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075663 | PIPE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PIPE - A pipe includes a tubular reinforced fiber structure, and a tubular matrix resin pipe main body centered on the central axis, together with a reinforced fiber structure, covering an internal side of the reinforced fiber structure on the central axis side, and an external side. An external end surface of the pipe main body has an inclined surface whose diameter is gradually reduced toward the end face, which connects the pipe main body to another pipe main body, with the main body inclined surface coupled to a substantially tubular-shaped coupling. A portion of the reinforced fiber structure near the main body inclined surface has a plurality of fiber bundles extending in parallel to the central axis. This prevents a shear failure of the fiber bundles of the reinforced fiber structure of the main body inclined surface. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075664 | CORRUGATED METAL PLATE ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A corrugated plate structure including a plurality of first rows of members, each first row including a first plurality of members connected end-to-end lengthwise. Each first row has members of variable widths along its length to define a first edge, and the first edge is similarly shaped for each first row. The corrugated plate structure further includes a plurality of second rows of members, each second row including a second plurality of members connected end-to-end lengthwise. Each second row has members of variable widths along its length to define a second edge, and the second edge is similarly shaped for each second row. The first edge and the second edge are complementary in shape, and the first rows and second rows are connected side-by-side along their first and second edges, where each member of the first row is interconnected with one member of the second row. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075665 | REFRIGERANT HOSE WITH METAL FOIL LAYER - The air conditioning hose of this invention offers an extremely high level of resistance to permeation by refrigerants, including carbon dioxide, as well as good flexibility, high strength, the ability to bend to small radii without kinking, and the ability to be tightly coupled to refrigeration device components in a leak proof fashion. The subject invention specifically discloses a refrigerant hose comprising: (a) a core layer, wherein the core layer is comprised of a thermoplastic polymer, and wherein the core layer includes perforations; (b) a metal foil layer which is situated over the core layer; (c) plastic layer which is situated over the metal foil layer; (d) a rubber layer which is situated over the plastic layer, (e) a reinforcing layer which is situated over the rubber layer; and (f) a cover layer which is situated over the reinforcing layer, wherein the cover layer is comprised of a rubbery polymer. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075666 | Hose with Rubber and Plastic - A hose is provided comprising a rubber backing layer directly bonded to a continuous polyamide layer without an intervening adhesive layer, wherein the hose exhibits increased low and high temperature capability and decreased permeation compared to standard automotive refrigerant hoses. | 2015-03-19 |
| 20150075667 | CARBON MACROTUBES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a carbon macrotube includes providing at least one layer of graphene and wrapping the at least one layer of graphene around a scaffold material to form a carbon macrotube is disclosed. In other words the carbon macrotube includes at least one layer of graphene having opposed lateral edges that are spirally wrapped around itself so as to form the macrotube. | 2015-03-19 |
