| 13th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20090078206 | AUTOMATIC MILKING APPARATUS FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS - An automatic milking apparatus for laboratory animals that can facilitate and stabilize the positioning of a teat cup | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078207 | FLOW RESTRICTOR FOR MILKING APPARATUS - A milking apparatus that is used to extract milk from dairy animals includes a vacuum source, a milking liner cooperating with a shell to define a pulsation chamber; and a pulsator in fluid communication with the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The pulsator is configured to produce at least a four-phase milking cycle in the milking liner with the cycle including at least an A phase and a C phase. The A phase is wherein the liner is changed from a closed configuration to an open configuration during which the pulsator provides fluid communication between the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The C phase is wherein the liner is changed from an open configuration to a closed configuration during which the pulsator allows atmospheric air to flow into the pulsation chamber. A restrictor is disposed in the path of the fluid communication between the pulsator and the pulsation chamber with the restrictor slowing the C phase compared to the A phase. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078208 | Strip, dip and scrub - A mitt for scrubbing debris, applying germicidal dip and stripping milk from an animal's teat comprises an elongated bladder having an exfoliant material applied to one surface thereof, a liquid and air inlet port, a thumb strap, a hand strap and a pinch valve. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078209 | Feeding System and Methods Relating to Feeding of Livestock - Feeding systems and methods relating to feeding of livestock use illumination to attract the livestock to feed. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078210 | Dog drinking device - A dog drinking device has a trapezoidal water container with a top cover. A rotatable round drum made of plastic or stainless steel is rotatably mounted in the water container. A plurality of transverse grooves formed on the round surface of the drum. A top portion the round surface of the drum is exposed through a rectangular access opening of the cover. A long ear dog may drink the water by standing at the narrower front end of the device with its ears falling on the outside of two forward converging sides of the trapezoidal shape water container and licking the water carried to the exposed round surface of the drum by the transverse grooves without water splashing on its face and floor area around the device or to its ears to cause potential ear infection. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078211 | Hummingbird feeder with flying insect control - This invention entails the re-design of existing hummingbird feeders that have an upper nectar reservoir with mating base holding the lower nectar reservoir. Please refer to Drawing SKETCH | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078212 | Growing marine fish in fresh water - The invention relates to methods for raising marine fish in freshwater. The methods involve transferring fish to freshwater containing at least one Polyvalent Cation Sensing Receptor (PVCR) modulator in an amount sufficient to increase expression and/or sensitivity of at least one PVCR; and adding feed for fish consumption to the freshwater, wherein the feed comprises an amount of NaCl sufficient to contribute to a significant increased level of the PVCR modulator in serum of the marine fish. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078213 | Egg Code Management Method and Egg Search Code Management System - An egg search code, that can be used for accurately searching history information of an egg using a number of digits printable on the egg, is assigned to the egg, and the history information of the egg can be accurately identified based on the egg search code assigned to the egg. An unused egg search code out of the totality of egg search codes is determined and will be used as the egg search code to be assigned to the egg. The determined egg search code is assigned to all eggs having identical history information. The egg search code assigned to the egg is related to the egg history code and an egg collection date code, and is stored. The egg history code related to the egg collection date code and the egg search code is searched for, in compliance with a provision request, submitted from a consumer terminal, for history information, the provision request containing the egg collection date code and/or the egg search code. The history information identified by the searched egg history code is transmitted to the consumer terminal through a communication network. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078214 | PET TOY FOR RETAINING REPLACEABLE TREATS, AND METHODS - Pet toys configured to accept an edible or chewable treat which can be readily replaced. The pet toys have a first portion and a second portion which releaseably engage to retain the edible treat with the toy until the treat is consumed or otherwise removed from the toy by the pet. When desired, the toy can be disassembled by removing the first portion from the second portion, new treats can be added to the toy, and the two portions reassembled. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078215 | Non-medical in home monitoring method for diabetic cats and dogs - A non-medical in-home monitoring method for diabetic cats and dogs. The method comprises the steps registering a pet as a client with a veterinarian and a technician. The method includes the steps having such pet owner recording frequency of urination for waking and sleeping hours and sending results to the technician. Having technician compile results for a period of time and plot results on a graph. Having owner and veterinarian review results. Meet with such veterinarian for a behavior medication review wherein the veterinarian will adjust the insulin dosage if deemed necessary. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078216 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERRING ANIMALS USING APERIODIC NOISE - Methods and apparatuses are provided for deterring animals from entering or remaining in an area, comprising a motor which twists a twistable member, causing a noise generating member to generate noise by contacting the surface of a container, or a number of objects in the container. A method is also provided for deterring animals by generating randomly varying noises at randomly varying and aperiodic intervals. The method may further be implemented by causing an accumulation of torque in a twistable member, which at aperiodic or randomly varying intervals causes a noise generating member to move against a surface or against objects to produce randomly varying noises. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078217 | Hydraulic system for operating the gate on a chute for immobilizing animals - A hydraulic system for operating the front gate of a chute for immobilizing an animal where the gate can be unlatched/opened or closed/latched in a single operation. The system is comprised of a gate cylinder for opening and closing the gate and a latch cylinder for unlatching and latching the gate wherein the cylinders are interconnected by respective short and longer lengths of hose whereby hydraulic fluid will reach and actuate one of the cylinders (i.e. unlatches the gate or closes the gate) before it flows to and actuates the other cylinder (e.g. opens the gate or latches the gate). | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078218 | Water heater having temperature control system with thermostatically controlled mixing device - A kit, device and method for improving the hot water supply performance of a water heater are provided. The device comprises a fitting, a conduit, and a mixing device. The fitting includes an inlet port configured for coupling with a cold water supply line, an outlet port configured for releasably coupling with a cold water inlet port of the water heater, and a bypass port configured for diverting a portion of the cold water from the cold water supply line. The conduit includes an inlet port configured for coupling with the bypass port of the fitting and an outlet port. The mixing device includes a mixing port for coupling with the outlet port of the conduit, an inlet port for releasably coupling with a hot water outlet port of a water heater, and an outlet port for coupling with a hot water supply line. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078219 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTEGRATED COOLING SYSTEM USING AN INDEPENDENT MULTI-CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for cooling an engine on a vehicle without a coolant based intercooler and intermediate duct, the system including an air-to-oil radiator system configured to cool oil that flows through an engine, an air-to-air radiator system configured to cool air that flows through the engine and further configured to operate in conjunction with the air-to-oil radiator system to provide cool air for use with the air-to-oil radiator system, and a slow flow coolant radiator configured to cool a coolant provided to cool the engine and further provided to operate in conjunction with the air-to-oil radiator system. A method for cooling oil in an engine without a coolant based intercooler and intermediate duct is also disclosed. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078220 | Cooling System with Isolated Cooling Circuits - A cooling system for an internal combustion engine, comprising a first, high temperature, cooling circuit coupled to an engine for cooling the engine, where a first coolant circulates in the first circuit; and a second, low temperature, cooling circuit coupled to a plurality of devices for cooling the plurality of devices, where a second coolant circulates in the second circuit, the second cooling circuit includes a plurality of radiator segments, the coolant circulating in the second cooling circuit may exit at different radiator segments of the plurality of radiator segments producing coolant streams of different cooling temperatures for cooling different devices of the plurality of devices. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078221 | ADJUSTING BALLISTIC VALVE TIMING - A method to adjust timing of an electrically actuated valve, said electrically actuated valve operating in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising during a cycle of said cylinder, opening said electrically actuated valve at a first valve opening position without activating a valve opening coil, and closing the valve at a first closing position; and during a second subsequent cycle of said cylinder, opening said electrically actuated valve at a second opening position that is varied based on the crankshaft angle at which said first closing occurs, where the second opening position is increased as said the crankshaft angle at which the first closing occurs increases. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078222 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A check valve is provided in a fluid passage between a phase change valve and a fluid supply source. The check valve enables a flow of the hydraulic fluid from the fluid supply source to a retarding chamber or an advancing chamber defined in a housing in corporation with a vane rotor received therein. The check valve blocks a flow of the hydraulic fluid from the retarding chamber or the advancing chamber to a fluid supply source side. A filter is provided in the fluid passage between the check valve and the fluid supply source to remove debris from the hydraulic fluid before supplying of the hydraulic fluid to the check valve. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078223 | VARIABLE VALVE SYSTEM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An intake side phase varying mechanism varies an open/close timing of an intake valve, and an exhaust side phase varying mechanism varies an open/close timing of an exhaust valve. Before starting the engine, one of the intake and exhaust side phase varying mechanisms is caused to keep a first position wherein the intake and exhaust valves show the largest valve overlap therebetween and the other of the mechanisms is caused to keep a second position wherein the intake and exhaust valves show the smallest valve overlap therebetween. A controller is configured to carry out, after starting the engine, causing the selected one of the intake and exhaust side phase varying mechanisms to be actually controlled to the first position and causing the other to be actually controlled to the second position. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078224 | CAM FOLLOWER ROCKER ARM - A cam follower rocker arm is provided comprising a body with a U-shape cross section with an intermediate opening at the top of the inverted U-shape and having an outside width less then the inside width of the opening, creating a ledge perpendicular to the body side walls. A roller having a peripheral step on both sides to allow the smaller width at the roller periphery to extend into the body opening with the larger width of the roller maintaining a close running clearance of the roller sides to the inside walls of the body when the roller is assembled in the body. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078225 | Switchable rocker arm - A latching mechanism for variably activating an engine valve in an internal combustion engine includes a rocker arm body having a bore and a socket. A first passage leads from the socket to a first hydraulic chamber formed above a lock pin head. A second passage leads from the socket to a second hydraulic chamber formed below the lock pin head. Since both the first and the second hydraulic chamber receive pressurized oil, it is the diameter of the pin shank that determines the hydraulic force needed to axially move the locking pin to an extended position and into a locking engagement with a slider member. In an alternate embodiment of the invention the first passage connecting the first hydraulic chamber with the socket is eliminated and instead the locking pin is modified to permit flow between second hydraulic chamber and first hydraulic chamber. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078226 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LIQUID FUEL CONDITIONING - A fuel is conditioned in a fuel supply system for more efficient combustion in a combustion chamber. The conditioning system includes a fuel vessel for fuel conditioning, at least one fuel dispersing nozzle mounted for discharge into the fuel vessel, at least one gas inlet port and at least one conditioned fuel outlet. A low level sensor registers a lower level of conditioned fuel in the fuel vessel. A high level sensor registers an upper level of conditioned fuel in the fuel vessel. A gas source feeds a gas to the fuel vessel, wherein the gas is dissolved in the liquid fuel for forming a liquid/gas fuel solution. A low-pressure fuel pump and a liquid fuel supply line supply liquid fuel from a fuel reservoir to the at least one dispersing nozzle of the fuel vessel at a pressure P | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078227 | Surface passivation and to methods for the reduction of fuel thermal degradation deposits - In a specific embodiment of this invention, deposits and soot formation in a direct injection engine are reduced by passivating the injectors to within 0.1 mm of the injector nozzle. The fuel used with the inventive injectors comprises fuel-soluble additives. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078228 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING PLASMA GENERATING DEVICE - A plasma generating device for an internal combustion engine sets the generating-atmosphere pressure for generating plasma to the intake pressure, thereby achieving a reduction in the size, weight, and energy consumption of the plasma generating device and an improvement in combustibility. An internal combustion engine includes a throttle valve arranged in an intake passage having an intake opening that opens to a combustion chamber. An intake valve opens and closes the intake opening. A plasma generating device includes a plasma generator having a generating chamber for converting intake air into a plasma state to generate plasma. The plasma generating device supplies plasma to a downstream passage of the intake passage between the throttle valve and the intake valve. A gas control valve operates in conjunction with the throttle valve, and is arranged in an introduction passage between a clean chamber of the air cleaner chamber and a generating chamber. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078229 | Barrel-style charge motion control valve for v-configuration engines - An apparatus and method for controlling charge motion in the air intake manifold includes a barrel-style valve rotatably mounted in the lower air intake manifold between the linearly arranged set of air inlets and the first and second sets of laterally offset air outlets which branch to the first and second cylinder banks, respectively. The barrel valve includes a plurality of openings and is rotatable between a fully open position wherein the plurality of openings are in alignment with the respective air inlets and outlets in the lower manifold allowing substantially unimpeded airflow therethrough, and fully closed position wherein the plurality of openings are substantially fully out of alignment with the respective air inlets and outlets substantially preventing air flow therethrough while allowing air flow through an air bypass formed adjacent to each air inlet and outlet pair. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078230 | CYLINDER HEAD OIL PASSAGE STRUCTURE - An oil communication passage ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078231 | ENERGY TRANSFER MACHINE - An energy transfer machine, for example, a positive displacement internal combustion device, has a fixed outer housing, an internal rotating carrier and one or more inner rotors with rotational axes which are offset from the inner rotor carrier rotational axis. Projections from the fixed outer housing and rotor mesh with each other to define variable volume chambers. In another energy transfer machine, in which the outer housing may be fixed or rotating, projections of the rotor are expandable within cylinders defined by projections of the outer housing. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078232 | Emulsion system for diesel fuel and water for an internal combustion engine - An emulsion system | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078233 | ENGINE BRAKE PROCEDURE - The invention concerns a procedure for the braking of a vehicle, especially a motor vehicle, that is operated by a combustion engine, at which the braking torque is initiated into a drive train of the vehicle, by compressing gas in at least one cylinder of the combustion engine during the compression stroke and by discharging the compressed gas at the end of the compression stroke through at least one opened outlet valve from the cylinder. It is provided that the outlet valve is slightly opened before or during the compression stroke and widely opened at the end of the compression stroke. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078234 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLOSED LOOP COMBUSTION CONTROL OF A LEAN-BURN RECIPROCATING ENGINE USING IONIZATION DETECTION - A system and method for controlling knock in a lean burn internal combustion (IC) engine includes a spark plug having an electrode, and an electrical circuit configured to provide a first voltage to the electrode and detect an ion current during a thermal-ionization phase of the combustion process, and provide a second voltage to the electrode to create a spark and initiate a combustion process within a combustion chamber. The engine includes a controller configured to monitor the ion current for a knock condition that includes at least an incipient knock condition, determine a spark crank angle timing of the IC engine where the incipient knock occurs, and adjust the spark timing of the IC engine to operate at a crank angle that does not exceed a threshold level beyond an incipient knock set point. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078235 | Control System and Method for Internal Combustion Engine - A control system includes: a detecting device that detects the transition in the cumulative amount of heat generated in a combustion chamber based on the pressure in the combustion chamber in an expansion stroke; and a controller that controls the amount of exhaust gas contained in an air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber such that the amount of change in the cumulative amount of heat generated in the combustion chamber through a predetermined crank angle range will become a predetermined value. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078236 | System and Method for Controlling the Fuel Injection Event in an Internal Combustion Engine - A controller, in electrical communication with the one or more of the injectors and a high-pressure fuel pump, generates a first signal responsive to which the valve in the injector opens or closes and a second signal responsive to which the high-pressure fuel pump increases or decreases the pressure level in the fuel accumulator. The system may also include one or more sensors for detecting a temperature of air in an air manifold, a pressure within the air manifold and a barometric pressure. The controller is programmed to estimate an in-cylinder gas density using data received from the sensors. The controller accesses a database having data representative of one or predetermined in-cylinder gas densities that are associated with one or more predetermined fuel injection parameters. The controller then generates one or more commands indicative of the fuel injection parameters that are associated with a predetermined in-cylinder gas density. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078237 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A high-pressure return passage returns excess fuel in a delivery pipe that is connected to an injector to a fuel tank. An upstream end of the high-pressure return passage is connected to the delivery pipe via a high-pressure regulator. A vertically lower portion of the high-pressure return passage is vertically below the upstream end and the downstream end. A low-pressure return passage returns excess fuel in a main passage to the fuel tank. The switch valve switches the open state and the closed state of the low-pressure return passage. A control section controls the switch valve to the closed state after the engine is stopped and drives the fuel pump so as to execute a forced return process that flows fuel into the high-pressure return passage. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078238 | Fuel-Evaporated Gas Processing System and Electromagnetic Valve Device - A fuel-evaporated gas processing system includes an input port taking in evaporated gas evaporated in a fuel tank; output ports supplying the evaporated gas taken in through the input port to an intake system of an engine; a chamber interposed between the input port and the output ports; an electromagnetic valve device including at least first and second electromagnetic valves disposed in the connection between the input port or the output ports and the chamber, either of the input port or the output ports being branched off into a plurality of sections, and perform opening and closing operations in response to a driving signal; and a valve control means driving the first and the second electromagnetic valves of the electromagnetic valve device. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078239 | Method For Recovering Vapor During An Onboard Refueling Operation - A method for recovering vapor during an onboard refueling operation comprising the steps of:
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| 20090078240 | Push Rod Engine With Inboard Exhaust - A multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having an engine block with first and second cylinder banks arranged at an angle and longitudinally offset relative to one another and a camshaft disposed within the engine block for actuating valves associated with each cylinder includes first and second cylinder heads associated with the first and second cylinder banks and having an intake runner for each cylinder with an entrance disposed on an outward side, and an exhaust runner for each cylinder exiting the cylinder head on an inward side of the cylinder head generally rearward of an associated cylinder to facilitate positioning of one or more turbochargers and a fuel pump in the valley generally between the cylinder heads with the fuel pump disposed forward of the exhaust runner exits and associated exhaust manifolds while accommodating four valves per cylinder actuated by four pushrods extending through the cylinder heads forward of corresponding exhaust runner exits. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078241 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A DISPLACEMENT PUMP THAT HAS A VARIABLE VOLUME FLOW RATE IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a method for adjusting a displacement pump that has a variable volume flow rate in an internal combustion engine. Said method comprises the following steps: the displacement pump is driven; the fluid is conveyed to the consumption points in the internal combustion engine; at least one characteristic value is determined from the exhaust gas flow of the internal combustion engine; said characteristic value is forwarded to a control device as an actual value signal; the actual value signal is compared to a given target value; a control signal is preprocessed from the deviation between the actual value signal and the target value; the control signal is fed to an actuator; the volume flow rate of the displacement pump is modified by means of the actuator in accordance with the control signal; the steps of the method are repeated until the actual value signal is identical to the target value. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078242 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a lower partial load range of, a setpoint value of the mass flow of air into the combustion chambers is determined as a function of a predefined torque request such that it is greater than necessary for implementing the predefined torque request and large enough that individual exhaust packets can be differentiated from one another with the exhaust gas probe. Depending on the air/fuel ratio setpoint value, an actuator is actuated whose position affects the actual air mass flow. To implement the torque request, engine efficiency is simultaneously reduced by actuating another actuator. A measurement signal of the exhaust gas probe is detected. The air/fuel ratios of the exhaust packets are determined as a function of the measurement signal detected. At least one operating parameter affecting the air/fuel ratio in at least one of the cylinders is adapted as a function of the air/fuel ratios determined. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078243 | TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARCHERY DEVICE - A trigger assembly is disclosed for releasing a bowstring of an archery device from a drawn position to propel an arrow from the archery device toward a target. The trigger assembly includes a guide along which the bowstring is retracted and held in the drawn position; and a pivotal string latch that can be adjusted between a first orientation in which the string latch contacts the bowstring in the drawn position to interfere with the release of the bowstring from the guide, and a second orientation in which the string latch allows the bowstring to be released from the guide. A trigger lever that can be manually actuated by an archer is provided to cause adjustment of the string latch between the first and second orientations, and a roller assembly rolls over a surface of the string latch when the trigger lever is actuated to adjust the orientation of the string latch. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078244 | Metal panel, manufacturing method thereof and cooking device using the metal panel - A metal panel, a manufacturing method thereof and a cooking device using the metal panel capable of improving an external appearance of edges, enhancing efficiency of a manufacturing process and reducing the manufacturing cost. The manufacturing method of a metal panel includes cutting a metal plate to form a cutaway portion at a specified area of a border, bending the border on opposite sides of the cutaway portion, and coupling a bracket to a cutaway groove formed at the border by the bending. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078245 | Gas grill apparatus with integrated modules - A gas grill apparatus includes a supporting frame, a plurality of gas burners, a valve module, an ignition module, and a control module. The valve module includes a valve box supported at a rear portion of a bottom compartment of the supporting frame, a gas inlet, and a plurality of gas controlling valves for controllably guiding a gas flow from a gas source to the gas burners respectively. The ignition module includes a plurality of electrodes extended close to the gas burners respectively. The control module is actuated to control each gas controlling valve to emit said gas from said respective gas burner and, at the same time, to activate the ignition module to produce a spark at the electrode so as to ignite the gas emitting from the respective gas burner. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078246 | BARBEQUE GRILL ASSEMBLY - A barbeque grill assembly ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078247 | Removable flame heat transfer regulating apparatus including an inner hollow shell and outer wall incorporated with a burner having improved burner ports for a gas stove - A flame heat transfer regulating apparatus including an inner hollow shell and outer wall incorporated with a burner having improved burner ports for a gas stove to increase the flame heating efficiency in cooking. The shell is an ascending wall including a smaller sized bottom opening and a larger sized top opening. A plurality of air passages are through the shell, wherein the air passages are more densely distributed onto a lower part, and are less densely distributed onto an upper part of the shell. The outer wall includes a plurality of air passages therethrough and multiple extensions projecting upwardly spaced on a top of the wall, wherein one extension is served to prevent undesirable heating of a handle of an utensil. The inner shell and outer wall are positioned on the gas stove cooktop. The shell is positioned to surround an upper section of the burner, where the improved burner ports are positioned. The outer wall is positioned to surround the inner shell. Each identical improved burner port includes a smaller section having a smaller sized inlet connected to an expanded larger section having an ascending interior surface and a larger sized outlet for forming a stable kernel of the flame. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078248 | Economical Polar-Axis Solar Tracker for a Circular Reflective Dish - The most urgent need in the field of solar energy is to lower the final cost per watt of all involved components. Some of the most expensive components within a solar tracker go into the precision drive system which accurately follows the motion of the sun. This invention reduces the complexity and the required number of drive components in a tracker optimized for reflective dishes. With this invention a single drive motor can keep 20 or more large reflective dishes accurately tracking the sun, whereas 40 drive motors with more complex control systems would typically be required for the same number of dishes. In addition this invention allows for complete inversion of the dishes, which helps reduce dust accumulation on the optical surfaces and lowers wind resistance during storms. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078249 | Device for concentrating optical radiation - A device for concentrating optical radiation comprises a collection frame, and a radiation collector. The collection frame also has a collecting surface and a focal point | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078250 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE THUS MANUFACTURED - A method of manufacturing a solar cell module, including: forming a laminated body including a first protective member, a first sealing member having a first melting point, a plurality of solar cells, a second sealing member having a second melting point higher than the first melting point, and the second protective member; heating the first sealing member to a temperature equal to or higher than the first melting point but lower than the second melting point; and heating the second sealing member to a temperature equal to or higher than the second melting point. In forming the laminated body, the second sealing member is arranged to form a surface including a plurality of convex portions faces the first sealing member. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078251 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONDITIONING RESPIRATORY GASES - A respiratory gas conditioning system and method are provided and includes an inhale branch (IB), an exhale branch (EB), a low-dead-space heat and moisture exchanger (HME), and a connector ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078252 | FAULT INDICATOR - A fault indicator for a strip advancement mechanism comprising a base that defines a fault sensing portion of a path for at least a component of a strip, an element for bearing against a strip, or a component of the strip, while it passes through the fault sensing portion of the path, wherein the element is adapted to move from that bearing or non-fault position, to a fault indicating position in the event of the strip or the component of the strip ceasing to pass through the fault sensing portion of the path. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078253 | Herbal and aromatherapy vaporizer - An herbal and aromatherapy vaporizer is arranged to direct hot air flow moving longitudinally to retain the hot air contacting the treatment element for a longer period of time, and the hot air carries away more functional constituents from the treatment element to increase the vapor concentration. The vaporizer includes a heat generator, a vapor outlet, a treatment crucible and an inhaler unit all aligned longitudinally. The air is heated in the heat generator and exited at the vapor outlet, and then longitudinally passes through the treatment element in the treatment crucible. The treatment element is heated to release functional constituents which are carried away by the hot air to subsequently pass through the inhaling guider at the exhausting end thereof. The vapor is collected by an inflatable pocket at the exhausting end and the user inhales the vapor at an opposed mouthpiece end of the inhaling guider. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078254 | Anesthetic Agent Recovery - Disclosed and claimed herein are devices and method for the recovery of one or more anesthetic agents after they have been exhaled from a patient undergoing surgery and before they have been vented to the atmosphere. Typical anesthetic agents include, but are not limited to, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, and the like. Recovery of the anesthetic agents should result in numerous benefits including, but not limited to, reduction of their production costs, protection of the environment, and the like. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078255 | Methods for pressure regulation in positive pressure respiratory therapy - Methods of positive pressure therapy are described. The methods increase the pressure delivered to a user from a sub-therapeutic pressure to a therapeutic pressure in one or more pressure steps sequenced to the user's breath intervals. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED FLOW LIMITATION DETECTION OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - In a respiratory apparatus for treatment of sleep apnea and other disorders associated with an obstruction of a patient's airway and which uses an airflow signal, an obstruction index is generated which detects the flattening of the inspiratory portion of the airflow. The flattening index serves as an obstruction index used to differentiate normal and obstructed breathing. The obstruction index is based upon comparison of values of airflow in different sectors of the inspiratory peak of the wave function and is particularly suitable for distinguishing M shaped or square shaped respiratory patters indicative of partially obstructed airways. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078257 | Auto-Titration of Positive Airway Pressure Machine With Feedback From Implantable Sensor - Systems and methods for detecting and treating an obstructive sleep apnea event are disclosed herein. The systems and methods may use an electrical output generating ionic polymer metal composite sensor attached to a region in an airway passage in an oral cavity. The electrical output may be wirelessly transmitted as a signal for indication of an obstructive sleep apnea event. The signal may be further analyzed by a positive airway pressure system for treatment of the obstructive sleep apnea event. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078258 | Pressure regulation methods for positive pressure respiratory therapy - Methods that may provide a positive pressure therapy to a user are described. The methods include detecting the user's breathing parameters and increasing the pressure delivered to the user from a sub-therapeutic pressure to a therapeutic pressure based upon the breathing parameters. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078259 | RETRACTABLE TUBE FOR CPAP - A retractable tube for use in a respiratory apparatus for delivering a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient has an internal diameter of about 30 mm or less, a weight of about 500 g/m or less, and an unextended length of about 2 m or less. The retractable tube includes a portion that is extensible in a range of about 40%-400% in response to force applied to the tube, and the extensible portion is configured to return the tube to its unextended length in the absence of force applied to the tube. A respiratory apparatus for delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a flow generator to generate the flow and a patient interface to deliver the flow to the patient's airways. The flow generator and the patient interface are connected by a retractable tube. A method of delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes connecting the flow generator and the patient interface using a retractable tube. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078260 | EXPIRATORY LIMB FOR A BREATHING CIRCUIT - A breathing circuit component includes an inlet, an outlet and an enclosing wall. The enclosing wall defines a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet. At least a region of the enclosing wall is formed from a breathable material that allows the passage of water vapour without allowing the passage of liquid water or respiratory gases. The breathing circuit component is the expiratory limb of a breathing circuit. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078261 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR THAT HAS EXPANDABLE MASK BODY - A filtering face-piece respirator | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078262 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE THAT HAS LIVING HINGES - A filtering face-piece respirator | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078263 | Hazardous substance removing method, hazardous substance removing material used therein such as air filter, mask, wipe sheet, and the like, and storage method thereof - A hazardous substance ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078264 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING A FRAME FOR SUPPORTING THE EXHALATION VALVE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078265 | RESPIRATOR HAVING DYNAMIC SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND PLEATED FILTERING STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078266 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING BUCKLES INTEGRAL TO THE MASK BODY SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078267 | Breathing Mask Device and Method and Mold for Producing Same - A breathing mask device, a sealing lip device for a breathing mask device, a molding tool and a method for producing a corresponding breathing mask device and sealing lip device are described. An aspect of the invention is to provide ways that make it possible to create a breathing mask device that, with sufficiently strong tightness is distinguished by particular wearing comfort and which moreover can be produced advantageously in times of industrial production standpoints. According to an embodiment, a breathing mask device for administering a breathable gas is provided and includes a body structure that is sealed against a contact surface of a user's face, a sealing lip device that in combination with the body structure in part defines a breathing mask interior, a gel structure for at least intermittent and partial transmission of the retention forces, acting on the body structure, to the user's face area, and a gel material defining the gel structure is received in a gel receiving chamber defined at least in part by an elastically deformable receiving wall. The elastomer material intended for forming the receiving wall is integrally formed onto a wall portion of the breathing mask device, and is lifted or separated from this wall portion to form the gel receiving chamber. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078268 | BUCKLE HAVING A FLEXURAL STRAP ATTACHMENT MEMBER AND RESPIRATOR USING SUCH BUCKLE - Respirator and buckle having a flexural member allowing the buckle to move in three dimensions, potentially improving user comfort, the effectiveness of the respirator, and allowing for more precise adjustments to be made to the fit of the respirator on the user. The flexural member may be a three dimensional living hinge. By lifting on the buckle, the straps that secure the respirator to the user are released and the ability of the buckle to move in three dimensions tends to increase the situations in which the adjustment may occur. Various types of three dimensional living hinges may be utilized, including a cylindrical hinge and a serpentine hinge. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078269 | ORAL PROPHYLACTIC DEVICE - It is hereby described an oral prophylactic device constructed of vulcanized natural latex or similar material, having a reinforced edge, a crown-shaped middle portion slightly thinner and a central portion representing a protuberance similar to a nipple (though bigger in size) which is absolutely flexible due to its lower thickness. It allows the practice of oral-vaginal or anal sexual intercourse without any risk of contagion of venereal diseases or AIDS and it also eliminates foul smells. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078270 | Removable implant and implantation tool for male contraception - A male contraception implant for insertion into the vas deferens of a patient includes a tubular member having an internal bore for receiving a guide wire, a bulbous head portion for anchoring the implant and to facilitate its removal in a contraception reversal procedure, a flexible neck portion attached to the enlarged head portion, and a main body portion having three widened segments for occluding the vas deferens. An implantation tool includes an elastic C-shaped slotted ring for holding an externalized portion of the vas deferens during the delivery of the implant. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078271 | VAS DEFERENS VASECTOMY CAPPING DEVICE - A medical device is provided which forms a physical barrier between the two ends of a cut vas during a vasectomy procedure, comprising a biodegradable, polymeric cap that is applied over at least one prostatic end of the vas, the cap including a fastener for preventing premature dislodgement. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078273 | Smart Mandibular Repositioning System - Systems and methods for detecting an obstructive sleep apnea event are disclosed herein. The systems and methods may use an electrical output generating ionic polymer metal composite sensor attached to a region in an airway passage in an oral cavity. The electrical output may be wirelessly transmitted as a signal for indication of an obstructive sleep apnea event. The signal may be further processed by a smart mandibular repositioning system for treatment of the obstructive sleep apnea event. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078274 | Implantable Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sensor - Systems and methods for detecting an obstructive sleep apnea event are disclosed herein. The systems and methods may use an electrical output generating ionic polymer metal composite sensor attached to a region in an airway passage in an oral cavity. The electrical output may be wirelessly transmitted as a signal for indication of an obstructive sleep apnea event. The signal may be further analyzed for treatment of the obstructive sleep apnea event. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078275 | Palatal Implant Fixation Devices and Methods - Devices and methods for securing an implant to the hard palate are disclosed. The device may use a bracket and a retention element, such as a screw or tack, for retaining the device to the hard palate. The device may include a housing and an actuator element for actuating a portion of the soft palate. The method may include securing the retention element into the hard palate. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078276 | TONGUE RETENTION DEVICE - A device for retaining a tongue in a predetermined position, the device comprising, a flange having a first and second surface, the flange further including a protrusion extending from the first surface of the flange; and an aperture formed through the first and second surfaces of the flange, wherein the protrusion covers the aperture, whereby the protrusion form a hollow chamber, the hollow chamber is accessible through the aperture from the second side of the flange. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078277 | Nail Shaper for Ingrown Nail and False Nail - An extremely easy-to-handle nail shaper ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078278 | MULTI-FUNCTION NIPPER DEVICE - An manicuring nipper having a cutting head with first blade and a second blade, a first handle affixed to the first blade and a second handle affixed to the second blade, each handle being pivotably attached to the other at a pivot connection, and a cuticle pusher at a distal end of either handle and a nail cleaner at a distal end of the other handle wherein the cuticle pusher or the nail cleaner or both are removably attachable to their respective handle. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078279 | Cosmetic Compact - The compact comprises a base, a cover, a frame in the base and a tray that has a first tray section and an opposed second tray section. The cover and frame are pivotably mounted on the base. The tray is rotatably mounted in the frame and is rotatable relative to the base so that either the first tray section of the tray or the second tray section of the tray faces away from or towards the base. Each tray section has at least one compartment retain one or more cosmetic compositions typically contained in a thin-walled metal pan (godet). | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078280 | Self-contained dental tool with extendable handle - A compact dental appliance includes a protective cap which is reversibly attachable to either end of the appliance, so that removal of the cap exposes a dental hygiene tool, and re-attachment of the cap to the appliance in the opposite orientation re-configures the cap as a handle or handle extension. In preferred embodiments, a plurality of reversibly attachable dental hygiene tools is provided. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078281 | Floor Cleaning Apparatus With Surface Dryer - A floor cleaning apparatus includes a chassis having a forward end and a rearward end. A plurality of floor engaging wheels support the chassis above a floor. A first tank is supported by the chassis for holding a cleaning solution that is dispensed onto the floor. A second tank is supported by the chassis for holding cleaning solution recovered from the floor. A squeegee assembly is supported by the chassis rearwardly of the forward end and in fluid communication with the second tank, wherein recovered cleaning solution drawn into the squeegee assembly is deposited into the second tank. A gas is directed toward the floor rearwardly of the squeegee assembly along substantially the entire length of the squeegee assembly to evaporate cleaning solution dispensed from the first tank and not recovered by the squeegee assembly. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078282 | Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Semiconductor Wafers Using Compressed and/or Pressurized Foams, Bubbles, and/or Liquids - An apparatus and method are disclosed in which a semiconductor substrate having a surface containing contaminants is cleaned or otherwise subjected to chemical treatment using a foam. The semiconductor wafer is supported either on a stiff support (or a layer of foam) and foam is provided on the opposite surface of the semiconductor wafer while the semiconductor wafer is supported. The foam contacting the semiconductor wafer is pressurized using a form to produce a jammed foam. Relative movement between the form and the semiconductor wafer. such as oscillation parallel and/or perpendicular to the top surface of the semiconductor wafer. is then induced while the jammed foam is in contact with the semiconductor wafer to remove the undesired contaminants and/or otherwise chemically treat the surface of the semiconductor wafer using the foam. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078283 | PIPELINE PIGS - A method of monitoring a tube or pipeline, wherein an IP comprising an electronics module arrangement, is driven along the interior of the tube or pipeline by fluid pressure, wherein the IP transmits monitoring signals through the fluid that provides the pressure to the wall of the tube or pipeline, receives signals returned from the wall, analyses the returned signals and stores data relating to the condition of the wall of the pipeline. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078284 | Extraction Cleaning with Heating - A portable extraction surface cleaner apparatus wherein a surface to be cleaned is heated to an elevated temperature and a cleaning fluid is applied to the surface to be cleaned sequentially or simultaneously. The cleaning fluid is removed from the surface by suction from a vacuum source. Power is applied alternatively or simultaneously to a heating element and to the vacuum source for recovering the deposited cleaning fluid. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078285 | Method and Device for Cleaning Pipe Runs - The invention relates to a method for keeping vacuum piping, particularly the vacuum piping ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078286 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING FLOORING DURING A FLUID BASED CLEANING AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method and device for protecting flooring during a cleaning includes identifying at least one contact point between flooring and at least one object resting on the flooring. At least a portion of one surface of a protection pad which has a re-adherable adhesive is applied to a portion of the object which is at the identified contact point when resting on the flooring. At least one cleaning operation on the flooring which involves fluid and movement of the object to one or more locations on the flooring is performed. The protection pad remains secured to the portion of the object during the movement of the object to protect the flooring. The protection pad is removed from the portion of the object once the fluid applied during the cleaning operation has substantially dried. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078287 | Liquid processing apparatus and process liquid supplying method - A liquid processing apparatus includes: a processing part | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078288 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISHWASHER AND DISHWASHER - A dishwasher and a method of controlling a dishwasher are provided. Using this method of controlling a dishwasher, it is possible to quickly and precisely determine, during the washing of dishes, whether nozzles are clogged with impurities. It is also possible to easily address the problems associated with clogged nozzles by terminating the operation of a washing pump for a predefined amount of time, and then resuming the operation of the washing pump to clear obstructions from the nozzles. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078289 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISHWASHER - A dishwasher and a method of controlling a dishwasher are provided. The method includes heating wash fluid in a washing tub when no dishes are loaded in the washing tub, and sterilizing the washing tub by spraying the heated wash fluid into the washing tub with the use of a wash fluid spray device. Therefore, it is possible to remove wash fluid and impurities remaining in the washing tub and to prevent an offensive odor from being emitted from the washing tub. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078290 | CLEANING DEVICE - The present application relates to a method and device for cleaning surfaces. In one embodiment, a cleaning device includes a cleaning tool, a motor, a reservoir, an extractor, and a recovery tank. The reservoir stores fluid and may act as a base of the cleaning device. The extractor suctions used fluid from the surface and may be removably attached to the reservoir such that the extractor may be raised and lowered relative to the surface. The recovery tank stores the used fluid from the extractor and may be located adjacent the reservoir. The reservoir may also be formed to fit at least partially around the motor. The cleaning device may also be designed such that at least a portion of the weight of the fluid in the reservoir and the used fluid in the recovery tank is over the cleaning tool. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078291 | Cooking apparatus and method of controlling steam cleaning thereof - A cooking apparatus and a method of controlling steam cleaning thereof realize optimal cleaning performance by maintaining an internal temperature of a cooking chamber at a temperature suitable for steam condensation at the time of cleaning the inside of the cooking chamber using steam. The cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber, a steam supplying unit to supply steam into the cooking chamber, a temperature sensing unit to sense an internal temperature of the cooking chamber, and a control unit to compare the sensed internal temperature with a reference temperature and operate the steam supplying unit if the internal temperature of the cooking chamber is less than the reference temperature. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078292 | SINGLE WAFER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES USING AN INERT GAS AIR-KNIFE - In one aspect, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a chamber; a plurality of rollers adapted to support a wafer in a vertical orientation within a chamber; a pair of brushes adapted to scrub a first and a second side of the wafer respectively; a first spray bar adapted to spray a liquid on the wafer to form a meniscus on the wafer as the wafer is lifted out of the chamber; and a second spray bar adapted to direct a vapor to the meniscus, the vapor being adapted to lower a surface tension of the liquid at the meniscus to perform Marangoni drying of the wafer as the wafer is lifted out of the chamber. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078293 | FLUID EJECTION GUN AND CLEANING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A fluid ejection gun includes: a flexible ejection tube for ejecting a fluid, the fluid being supplied to the inside of the ejection tube, the fluid being ejected from the tip of the ejection tube; a guide disposed to surround the ejection tube and introduce the ejection tube along the inner surface of the guide, the ejection tube being moved by the fluid ejected from the tip of the ejection tube; a casing disposed to surround the guide, the casing having an opening section forward in the ejection direction of the fluid ejected from the tip of the ejection tube; and a suction unit provided to the casing for sucking the fluid ejected from the ejection tube. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078294 | Multi-folded umbrella having a reduced closed volume - The invention relates to an improved multi-folded umbrella having a reduced closed volume, which includes a shaft with a crown secured to its upper end, a slider slidably provided on the shaft, and rib sections pivoted to the crown and the slider consisting of struts, tensions ribs, and spokes. The rib sections of the frame are positioned in side-by-side relationship, either clockwise or anti-clockwise, when the umbrella is closed, wherein the umbrella can be two-folded, three-folded, four folded, five-folded, or more, and between the rib sections, various connecting assemblies are provided. Hence, the present umbrella can be used more conveniently and effectively. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078295 | Two-headed walking stick - A two-headed walking stick is provided that comprises a variety of cane tips which may be used interchangeably. The walking stick defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, both of which may accept any one of a variety of cane tips selected to provide support for a particular walking surface. The walking stick also defines a gripping surface that may employ longer-than-standard grips on both ends of the stick and a strap to accommodate securely holding the device. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078296 | Walker glide - A walker glide having a hollow body with a substantially semi-spherical shape, a top opening and a removable bottom element that are arranged along a common axis. A sleeve is arranged in the hollow body so as to extend from the top opening toward the bottom element. A mounting element is attached to an upper side of the bottom element and is releasably attachable to a lower end of the sleeve whereby the bottom element is replaceable. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078297 | Automatic Control Device of Foldable Tent - The present invention provides an automatic control device of foldable tent connecting to several roof strut sets consisting of several segments serially connected in radial; wherein, said control device is typically comprised of a central standing base containing a sliding hub, a spring and a tappet roller at inside; said tappet roller is fit in the inside of the sliding hub, and is touched against with one end of said spring axially, another end of said spring is touched against the top inside surface of said central standing base; said sliding hub is connected to connectors in radial respectively and pivotally; said connectors are respectively pivoted on the rim of said central standing base at the middle points, another ends of said connectors are individually connected to the roof strut sets; on the other hand, there are several locking pins built upon the inside of the central standing base for engaging with said tappet roller, coordinating to those said tappet roller has proper number of beveled surfaces for the locking pins pushing to roll, and proper number of catching slots for locking up the locking pins. Cooperating to an extra force exerting on the central standing base to press it down relative to the roof strut sets, the sliding hub brings the tappet roller continuously to go down and up, by means of the special design between the spring and all the pushing lugs and hook slots of the tappet roller, positioning the sliding hub with the locking pin of the central standing base can be carried out, so that the tent can be opened and kept in open configuration automatically; when repeatedly press down the central standing base relative to the roof strut sets, the tent can be closed. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078298 | DEVICES FOR THERMAL TRANSFER AND POWER GENERATION AND SYSTEM AND METHOD INCORPORATING SAME - A device includes first and second electrically conductive substrates that are positioned opposite from one another. The device also includes a sealing layer disposed between the first and second electrically conductive substrates and a plurality of hollow structures having a conductive material, wherein the plurality of hollow structures is contained by the sealing layer between the first and second electrically conductive substrates. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078299 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector mount assemblies are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices and to simplify the final connection of external wiring to the module. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078300 | DISTRIBUTED MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING CONVERTER - The present system and method provides a maximum power point tracking converter for use with a solar cell group in a distributed manner within a solar panel. According to one embodiment, one or more solar cells within a solar panel are grouped and coupled to a distributed converter that extracts maximum power from the coupled solar cell group. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078301 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - According to a solar cell module | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078302 | Photovoltaic Device and Plant With Selective Concentration of the Incident Radiation - The invention relates to a photovoltaic device ( | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078303 | Encapsulated Photovoltaic Device Used With A Reflector And A Method of Use for the Same - An apparatus is provided that has photovoltaic modules and a concentrator mechanically attached to a frame. Each module has (i) an outer shell defining an inner volume, (ii) a substrate in the inner volume, and (iii) a material on the substrate that converts light to electric energy. The outer shell allows light energy that strikes the shell to be directed towards the material. The concentrator has concentrator assemblies, each associated with a respective photovoltaic module. Each concentrator assembly comprises a first and second surface that form a concave structure that transmits light energy entering the concave structure to the associated photovoltaic module. The first and second surfaces each comprise substantially the shape of the involute of the particular photovoltaic module associated with the concentrator assembly. Each photovoltaic module extends from a first to a second support of the frame and is electrically coupled to an electric contact in the first support. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078304 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARGE ABATEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A system, method and apparatus are disclosed for abating charge accumulation on a photovoltaic array. In one embodiment, the method includes arranging a portion of a photovoltaic array so that the portion of the photovoltaic array operates above a ground potential; converting solar energy into electrical energy with the photovoltaic array, wherein the portion of the photovoltaic array is predisposed to accumulate a charge on a surface of the portion of the photovoltaic array while the solar energy is converted to electrical energy; and abating charge accumulation on the surface of the portion of the photovoltaic array that operates above a ground potential. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078305 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Pressure applied when connecting a solar cell to a wiring material becomes uneven due to the uneven shape of a semiconductor wafer and thereby causes cell cracks. A solar cell of the invention is configured by forming a connection electrode in a first direction having a smaller degree of unevenness in the thickness of the semiconductor wafer, and by forming a finger electrode in a second direction having a higher degree of unevenness in the thickness thereof. Hence a solar cell that allows uniform application of pressure when being connected with the wiring material can be provided. Moreover, by employing the solar cell of the invention, pressure is uniformly applied to the semiconductor wafer in a process of connecting multiple solar cells to one another. Thus, it is possible to provide a solar cell module achieving improvement in output and reliability while preventing defects such as cell breaks or cracks. | 2009-03-26 |
| 20090078306 | Apparatus and methods for retaining a plurality of elongated photovoltaic modules - In some embodiments, an apparatus for assisting in retaining at least two elongated photovoltaic modules includes a carrier having at least first and second adjacent receptacles. Each receptacle is engageable with at least one elongated photovoltaic module and the carrier is moveable between the first and second receptacles. | 2009-03-26 |
