13th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150083104 | METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY CUTTING A MULTIPLICITY OF WAFERS FROM A WORKPIECE - A method for simultaneously cutting a multiplicity of wafers from a cylindrical workpiece having an axis and a notch applied parallel to the axis in a lateral surface of the workpiece includes applying a cut-in beam on the workpiece where the cut-in beam has a head end and a foot end. The head end is inserted into the notch of the workpiece. The workpiece is held with a feed device so as to position an axis of the work piece parallel to the axes of cylindrical wire guide rollers of a wire saw. The cut-in beam is moved through a planar wire web, where the planar wire web has sections of wire arranged parallel to one another and perpendicular to the axes of the wire guide roller. The wire sections are moved the longitudinal wire direction in the presence of abrasives. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083105 | DIFFUSER PLATE FOR PREMIXED BURNER BOX - To substantially reduce inequality in hot combustion flow rates through first and second heat exchanger tubes from a fuel-fired heating appliance burner box connected thereto and internally combusting a fuel/air mixture received therein from a source thereof to create the hot combustion gas, a perforated diffuser member having a non-uniform perforation pattern is provided. The fuel/air mixture is flowed through the perforated diffuser member into the interior of the burner box. The non-uniform perforation pattern of the diffuser member functions to alter relative combustion gas flow rates through the first and second heat exchanger tubes in a manner reducing an undesirable operating temperature differential therebetween. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083106 | OVER-THE-RANGE OVEN - Disclosed herein is an over-the-range oven including a body provided with a suction port and an exhaust port, an air blower unit causing air to be suctioned through the suction port and discharged through the exhaust port, and an air curtain unit movably installed at a lower portion of the body to generate an air curtain by discharging air. Since the air curtain unit is movable between a first position at which the air curtain unit is disposed close to the body and a second position at which the air curtain unit protrudes from the body, it may allow gas produced by a cooking apparatus disposed below the air curtain unit to be efficiently discharged. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083107 | GRILLING APPARATUS - A grilling apparatus ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083108 | COOK STOVE ASSEMBLY - A combustion chamber, having an upper part and a lower part, may include an annular constriction, in combination with the combustion chamber, to aid in directing partially combusted gases such as carbon monoxide away from the periphery of the combustion chamber back toward its center, and into the flame front. The annular constriction may also impede the flow of partially combusted gases located at the periphery, thus increasing the time these gases spend within the combustion chamber and increasing the likelihood that any products of incomplete combustion will undergo combustion. The combustion chamber may further comprise a dual burner cooktop for directing combustion gases and exhaust to multiple cooking vessels. In further embodiments, the combustion chamber may be made of, lined, or clad with a metal alloy comprising iron, chromium, and aluminum. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083109 | COOKER - A cooker including a first coating layer that is a general ceramic enamel layer and a second coating layer that includes phosphorus oxide-based components are coated on a surface of a cavity corresponding to the inner surface of the cooking chamber. Therefore, the inside of the cooking chamber can be more easily cleaned. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083110 | STEAM GENERATOR AND HEATING COOKER COMPRISING STEAM GENERATOR - A steam generator comprises a water storage chamber which stores water, a steam generating heater which heats water in the water storage chamber, a water supply pump which supplies water stored in a water supply tank through a water supply port provided in the water storage chamber and a water supply passage, a discharge passage which discharges water formed with a first water discharge passage having a U shape to be convex downward, which is in fluid communication with a discharge port provided in the water storage chamber, and a second water discharge passage having an inverted U shape to be convex upward, and configured such that water stored in the water storage chamber is discharged through the discharge port and the water discharge passage according to the theory of a siphon, wherein the first water discharge passage is formed by a nonmetallic material. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083111 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT - A solar thermal power plant, wherein, in an intermediate superheater in the water-steam circuit, steam is heated to a settable setpoint temperature value at the outlet by a heat carrier medium which has been heated solar-thermally, wherein, for the heating of the steam to a set setpoint temperature value, a mass flow of the heat carrier medium entering the intermediate superheater is controlled as a function of a determined enthalpy difference of the heat carrier medium between the entry and exit thereof into and out of the intermediate superheater and as a function of a determined enthalpy difference of the steam between the exit and entry thereof out of and into the intermediate superheater is provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083112 | HELIOSTAT DRIVE-STRUCTURE MECHANICAL INTERFACE - A mechanical interface between the drive and support structure of a heliostat assembly for use in concentrated solar power applications. The heliostat drive is mounted to the support structure by inserting a drive post into a structure post, the structure post having grooves for interfacing with bolts or other fasteners attached to the drive post. The structure post has a plurality of grooves to allow for multiple heliostat orientation options. The heliostat assembly further includes a capsule containing a drive motor controller and cable-mounting features, wherein the capsule is inserted into the drive post and has a cable-positioning feature to provide egress of power and communication connectors from the drive through at least one groove. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083113 | Construction Compromising A Building And An Installation With Solar Heat Storage - The current invention relates to a building installation comprising a building comprising a slab or cellar floor placed in contact with a piece of earth under the building. A fluid hose is placed in the piece of earth under the slab or cellar floor and contains earth circuit fluid which is thermally coupled to a fluid circulation circuit in or by the building such that the earth circuit fluid receives heat from the heated solar collector fluid for circulation in the fluid hose through which heat energy is released to the surrounding piece of earth. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083114 | SOLAR PHOTO-THERMAL RECEIVING DEVICE - A solar photo-thermal receiving device, consisting of a sealed structure ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083115 | LAYERED CONSTRUCTION WITH TUBE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a device for collecting and utilizing energy generated by the sun, comprising a layered construction provided with a substrate layer and a cover layer comprising a curable mortar, wherein there is arranged on the substrate layer a tube system through which a fluid can be transported in order to regulate the temperature in the tube system, this tube system being at least partially embedded in the mortar, and wherein the mortar of the cover layer comprises insulating granules, cement, water and additives. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a layered construction for a device for collecting and utilizing energy generated by the sun. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083116 | OUTDOOR HEATING APPARATUS - An outdoor heating apparatus may include a top cover, a supporting structure including upper supporting members and lower supporting members, protection members and lower panels. The upper supporting members and the lower supporting members are connected together to form the supporting structure for the heating apparatus. In an exemplary embodiment, each upper supporting member is telescopically connected with corresponding lower supporting member, so the lower supporting member can be received in a hollow space provided by the upper supporting member. Thus, the size of the heating apparatus is significantly reduced, so it can be easily stored and transported. In another embodiment, the protection members can be squeezed into a space between two upper supporting members through two positioning units, so the user does not have to use any screws to secure the protection members. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083117 | HEAT DISPERSING ELEMENT - A heat dispersing element for a standard propane torch head for the generation of silent heat. This heat dispersing element attaches directly to the head of a propane torch and operates silently. The heat dispersing element accepts the heat of the torch and silently disperses the heat through the burn plate and directs it outward silently. This is done through a series of openings. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083118 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SUGAR SOLUTION - A method of producing a sugar liquid includes filtering a sugar liquid through a nanofiltration membrane and collecting a sugar liquid from the feed side, wherein a sugar liquid containing an organic liquid compound having a relative dielectric constant of not less than 17 at 25° C. is filtered through the nanofiltration membrane. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083119 | TRACHEOSTOMA VALVE - A tracheostoma valve for attachment to a tracheostoma valve plaster may include a tubular base portion with a proximal opening through which inhaled and exhaled air enters and exits, respectively. A distal lid portion may be arranged distally of the tubular base portion. The distal lid portion may have a distal opening through which inhaled and exhaled air enters and exits, respectively. The tracheostoma valve may have a valve flap member for closing the distal opening via interaction between a front side of the valve flap member and an edge of the distal opening. A valve retaining arm may be included for interaction with the valve flap member to prevent the valve flap member from interacting with the distal opening. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083120 | SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - A Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Illumination System utilizing LED (light emitting diode) lights is designed as a modification to attach to a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) mask to provide increased visibility to Professionals working in an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environment. The SCBA illumination System can be easily installed on a typical mask. The SCBA illumination System comprises a strip of lights coupled to a power supply comprising a power button and a battery pack. The power button may include a push button or pressure sensor that allows a Professional to activate the push button or pressure sensor easily with a gloved hand. The power source may also include some type of circuitry that powers down the light after a specified amount of time to avoid draining the power source. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083121 | PORTABLE LIFE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A portable life support apparatus ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083122 | MULTIPLE CONNECTOR DEVICE FOR RESPIRATORY CIRCUITS WITH ALARM DUE TO DISCONNECTION - The present invention relates to a multiple connector device for respiratory circuits with alarm due to disconnection, which comprises a main body which is hollow inside, which is in the form of a cross having four arms which are: an upper vertical tubular arm inside of which is housed a driving element which projects into the interior of the lower vertical arm; a lower vertical arm preferably of a square form, which is partially hollow in the interior thereof for the purpose of housing a segment of the driving element and a control element; a right lateral arm; and a left lateral arm which is a mirror image of the right lateral arm, wherein the driving element is in the form of an arrow that effects an axial movement along the upper vertical arm and the lower vertical arm of the main body and the control element is an electronic board that includes all of the electronic components for operating the multiple connector device and which together with the arrangement of the driving element enable the proper functioning thereof. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083123 | Nasal Cannula with Pressure Monitoring - A nasal cannula assembly includes a breathing gas supply lumen assembly splitting into a first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. An inspiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. The inspiratory gas nasal end portion has a pair of nasal prongs extending outwardly therefrom. An expiratory gas assembly splits into a first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. An expiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. A passage is disposed across the inspiratory nasal end portion from the pair of nasal prongs. The passage provides fluid communication between the inspiratory nasal end portion and the expiratory nasal end portion. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083124 | RESPIRATORY PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE AND HEADGEAR CONNECTION APPARATUS - An improved connection apparatus is structured to extend between a mask ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083125 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083126 | Breathing Circuit Humidification System - A breathing circuit humidification system ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083127 | AGGREGATE PARTICLES - The present invention relates to aggregate particles comprising nanoparticulate drug particles. In particular, the present invention is directed to aggregate particles comprising nanoparticulate drug particles of umeclidinium bromide and optionally vilanterol trifenatate and/or fluticasone furoate. Aggregate particles of the present invention may further comprise nanoparticulate excipient particles and one or more binders. The invention also relates to powder compositions suitable for inhalation that comprise said aggregate particles, processes of producing said aggregate particles, and use of said powder compositions in the treatment of respiratory diseases, such as asthma and COPD. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083128 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCT - A fluid dispenser device including a main body ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083129 | DRY POWDER INHALATOR - A dry powder inhaler including a main body, a plurality of individual reservoirs, such as blisters, each containing a single dose of powder, and disposed one behind another on a flexible strip, and an opening mechanism provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated. The device includes first a displacement mechanism adapted to displace an individual reservoir to face the opening mechanism before and/or after each actuation, and a second displacement mechanism adapted to displace an individual reservoir against the opening mechanism on each actuation. The first displacement mechanism having an indexer wheel provided with a recess that receives an individual reservoir, the recess defined by a bottom wall and an inner side wall of said indexer wheel, and by an outer side wall formed on a separate adjustment element assembled on the indexer wheel. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083130 | START UP SELF-TESTING METHOD OF AIRWAY PRESSURE SENSOR FOR ANESTHESIA MACHINE - Disclosed is a starting up self-testing method of an airway pressure sensor for an anesthesia machine. In a manual state, a pressure value of the pressure sensor is detected, and after the detection, if the value is within an airway pressure measurement range but not within a sensor zero point voltage range, the anesthesia machine is switched to a machine-controlled state to detect the pressure value of the pressure sensor, so that under the machine-controlled state, an airway is in communication with a bellows to enable gas possibly left in the airway to flow into the bellows to thus change the pressure value in the airway, and hence if the current pressure value of the pressure sensor is reduced or directly in the sensor zero point voltage range, the pressure sensor is valid. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083131 | GAS DELIVERY CONDUIT FOR A RESPIRATORY THERAPY SYSTEM - A delivery conduit ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083132 | FLOW GENERATOR CHASSIS ASSEMBLY WITH SUSPENSION SEAL - A seal is provided for a chassis assembly of a flow generator configured to provide a flow of breathable gas. The chassis assembly includes an upper chassis and a lower chassis. The seal includes a blower receptacle sealing portion configured to seal a blower receptacle of the chassis assembly configured to receive a blower configured to generate the flow of breathable gas; a flow sensor sealing portion configured to seal a flow sensor provided in the chassis assembly and configured to measure the flow of breathable gas; a blower mount configured to receive a portion of the blower and mount the blower to the seal; and a blower mount suspension configured to connect the blower mount to the blower receptacle sealing portion, wherein in an assembled condition the seal and the chassis assembly define a flow path from an inlet of the chassis assembly to the blower receptacle of the chassis assembly to an outlet of the chassis assembly. A flow generator for generating a flow of breathable gas includes a chassis assembly comprising a lower chassis and an upper chassis, the lower chassis and the upper chassis defining a blower receptacle; a blower provided in the blower receptacle; and the seal. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083133 | AIRFLOW CONTROL VALVE - An airflow control valve ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083134 | Respirator Flow Control Apparatus And Method - A respirator has a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user wearing the respirator. An air flow control system for the respirator has an air delivery conduit within the shell of the respirator, a valve member moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the amount of air flow through the air delivery conduit, and a valve actuator outside of the shell of the respirator. The valve actuator is manipulatable by a user of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083135 | VENTILATOR TURBINE-BASED VOLUME-CONTROLLED VENTILATION METHOD - A ventilator turbine volume-controlled ventilation method comprises the main steps of: the ventilator is started up, a control unit in the ventilator issues a rotation speed U control instruction to a turbine driver, the turbine driver drives a turbine motor, and then the control unit detects the breathing state of a patient, if the patient needs to inhale air, proceeds to an inhalation phase control, and, if the patient needs to exhale air, proceeds to an exhalation phase control, where the inhalation phase control is implemented by the control unit that outputs driving voltage V | 2015-03-26 |
20150083136 | GAS CARRYING HEADGEAR WITH POROUS BOUNDARY MEMBRANES - A respiratory interface device is provided. The respiratory interface device includes at least one elongated support member structured to contact a user. The support member has at least one conduit portion and at least one porous portion. The conduit portion is structured to allow the passage of gas therethrough. The conduit portion is structured to be in fluid communication with a pressure generating system and with the porous portion. The porous portion is structured to allow for axial passage of gas therethrough and for radial exhaust of gas therefrom. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083137 | RESPIRATORY MASK HAVING A NOSE SUPPORT EXTENSION - A respiratory mask body having a nose region including a seal and a support extension is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body has a nose region including a support extension which extends in a direction away from the seal and is configured to contact a user's nose at a position beyond the seal. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083138 | LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY DEVICE - A laryngeal-mask airway device including provision for drainage of the oesophagus including an inflatable main-cuff and a backplate having a laryngeal-side and a pharyngeal-side. The backplate also has an external tube joint adjacent to the proximal region of the main-cuff. The backplate is hermetically bonded to the periphery of the main-cuff establishing separation between a laryngeal-chamber region and a pharyngeal region. A distally open evacuation tube includes a distal portion which longitudinally traverses the interior of the distal region of the main-cuff in sealed relation therewith for operative engagement and communication with the inlet of the oesophagus. The evacuation tube traverses the laryngeal-chamber region generally adjacent to the laryngeal-side of the backplate and passages through a proximally located tube-joint to the pharyngeal region. An airway tube also extends into the tube joint for communication with an airway port to provide a flowpath between the airway tube and laryngeal-chamber region. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083139 | MOUTH GUARD WITH BREATHING AND DRINKING APERTURE - A mouth guard includes a pair of spaced-apart molar receiving members with an inner wall extending therebetween. The inner wall is configured for insertion between a user's lips and teeth. An outer wall is configured to confront an exterior surface of the user's lips. A conduit extends between the inner and outer walls and includes a passage formed therethrough. The passage extends through the inner wall between the molar receiving members and extends through the outer wall whereby a user may breathe or drink through the passage. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083140 | MANDIBULOMAXILLARY STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A mandibuiomaxillary fracture stabilization system, methods of forming the system, and methods of using the system are described. The system includes upper and lower splints that can be custom molded to fit the teeth of a patient and a locking mechanism that can temporarily lock the splints to one another. The splints are attached to the patient's dentition with a dental adhesive and the locking mechanism includes first and second components that are attached to the upper and lower splints, respectively. The locking mechanism includes a quick-release pin that allows the jaw to be freed in case of emergency. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083141 | HEARING PROTECTION MEANS FOR USE WITH A MAGNETIC RESONANCE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE WITH HEARING PROTECTION MEANS - A hearing protection means for use with a magnetic resonance tomography device, comprising two noise-protection earpieces for external coverage of two outer ears of an examination object and at least one elastic holder means for affixing the noise-protection earpieces around the outer ears of the examination object, wherein the two noise-protection earpieces comprise a non-magnetic material and have a sound-deadening function is provided. The at least one elastic holder means has a strap-like shape, is able to be disposed on the head of the examination object circumferentially, in this case running along the area of the lower jaw and the outer ear region, and is able to be adapted in its circumferential length such that a predetermined tension is able to be set over the entire circumferential length. The present disclosure further describes a magnetic resonance tomography device which includes a corresponding hearing protection means. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083142 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A FINISHED TOBACCO PRODUCT INCLUDING A SHEET WITH A SET OF PERFORATIONS FOR SEALING THE TOBACCO PRODUCT - A finished tobacco product is formed by a pre-rolled smokable sheet having opposed edges with one of the edges having a plurality of openings for effecting a seal without additional adhesive or glue, pulling apart the opposed edges, filling the exposed bore or volume with a user's selected tobacco filler, allowing the rolling memory to close the bore or volume and contain the tobacco filler, bringing together the opposed edges such that the plurality of openings on one edge extends over the opposed edge, pushing together the two edges causing a seal, where the plurality of openings on one of the opposing edges of the pre-rolled sheet is used to effect the seal without additional glue or adhesive. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083143 | LIQUID TOBACCO COMPOSITION - A liquid tobacco composition comprises tobacco dissolved in an ionic liquid. Removal of selected tobacco constituents is aided by dissolving the tobacco in the ionic liquid. The tobacco, having selected constituents removed, may be regenerated from the liquid tobacco composition by separating the tobacco from the ionic liquid. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083144 | ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE EQUIPPED WITH THE ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY - The disclosure discloses an atomizer assembly, an electronic cigarette equipped with such atomizer assembly and a method for assembling the atomizer assembly. Wherein, an atomizer assembly configured to be connected with a battery assembly to form an electronic cigarette comprises an atomizer base, wherein, the atomizer assembly further comprises a marking element sheathed on the atomizer base and fixedly connected to the atomizer base, and the marking element is configured to be twisted off when the electronic cigarette is used. In this way, users can judge whether the electronic cigarette has been used or not. Therefore, the using process of the electronic cigarette is more healthy and can avoid diseases transmitting reciprocally between different users. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083145 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - The present disclosure relates to an exemplary battery assembly for an electronic cigarette. The battery assembly includes a housing, a battery received in the housing, an AAES electrically connected with the battery, an end cover fixed at one end of the housing, and a holder. The end cover defines a receiving space. The holder includes a bottom wall, a side wall, and a plurality of spaced protruding stages. The side wall extends from a first surface of the bottom wall. The protruding stages are formed on an opposite second surface of the bottom wall. The side wall and the bottom wall cooperatively define an accommodating space. The AAES is received in the accommodating space in such a manner that the protruding stages face the battery. The holder is received in the receiving space. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083146 | PERSONAL VAPORIZER LIQUID FOR EMULSIFYING OIL-SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS AND RESINS - The present technology relates to liquid compositions for use in a personal vaporizer. More particularly, the present technology relates to liquid compositions for forming stable emulsions of oil-soluble compounds and resins, and to methods of administering vaporized oil-soluble compounds and resins to a subject by inhalation. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083147 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid aerosol formulation, at least one filamentary wick operable to transfer the liquid aerosol formulation, at least one heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, a power supply operable to apply voltage across the at least one heater, and a support plate operable to support the at least one heater and the filamentary wick and to form an electrical connection between the at least one heater and the power supply. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083148 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH HEAT RESISTANT SHEET MATERIAL - A smoking article includes a sheet material including a fibrous layer formed of cellulosic fibres and at least 50% by weight of inorganic filler material having a particle size in range of from 0.1 microns and 50 microns, wherein the sheet material has a tensile strength of at least 900 N/m. The fibrous layer includes a binder material, such as an organic binder material. The organic binder material can be a cellulosic binder material. A coating layer may be provided on at least one side of the fibrous layer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083149 | GAS POWERED HEATING UNIT AND A HEAT NOT BURN VAPORISING DEVICE - A vaporising device ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083150 | HEAT GENERATION APPARATUS FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATION SYSTEM OF A SMOKING ARTICLE, AND ASSOCIATED SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article is provided, having opposed lighting and mouth ends, and including a mouth end portion at the mouth end. A tobacco portion is between the lighting end and the mouth end portion. An aerosol-generation system is between the lighting end and the tobacco portion. The aerosol-generation system includes a heat generation portion, comprising an elongate fluted member actuated by ignition of the lighting end. The fluted member defines grooves extending longitudinally between opposed first and second ends, with the first end being at the lighting end and the grooves being equidistantly spaced apart about the fluted member. Each groove has a maximum depth. The depth maxima of the grooves define a circle having a radius. The maximum depth of each groove is no more than the radius of the circle. A heat generation apparatus for an aerosol-generation system of a smoking article is also provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083151 | Artificial Nails Including Application Tabs - A kit including a package containing a plurality of preformed artificial nails having an application tab that removably clings to a surface of the nail, the application tab assembly including a body protruding from the nail, an attachment portion, and, optionally, an adhesive disposed between the body and the artificial nail. The clinging portion of the attachment portion, and the adhesive, if utilized, leaves substantially no residue on the artificial nail when the application tab assembly is removed from the surface of the artificial nail. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083152 | Hair coloring dispensing device and method - A hair coloring system includes a handle, the handle comprising a first handle portion hingedly coupled to a second handle portion. The handle is moveable between an open position, where the first handle portion and second handle portion are spaced apart, and a closed position, where the first handle portion and second handle portion are adjacent to one another. A dispensing portion includes a first arm releasably coupled to the first handle portion, a first extension coupled to the first arm, a second arm releasably coupled to the second handle portion and a second extension coupled to the second arm. A sling extending between the first arm and second arm. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083153 | FRENCH MANICURE GUIDE - A French manicure guide. The French manicure guide includes a body. The French manicure guide also includes a first edge of the body, the first edge including a curve configured to allow a user to create a first polish line style. The French manicure guide further includes a second edge of the body, the second edge including a straight edge configured to allow a user to produce a second polish line style. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083154 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING A USER'S HAIR - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for enhancing a user's hair. The apparatus includes a weft of hair material, at least one ring and at least one T-anchor. The rings are made of a deformable material. The T-anchors couple the rings to the weft of hair material. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083155 | Process for Reducing Hair Damage Upon Treatment of Hair by Heat - A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083156 | CONCERTINA APPLICATOR - A cosmetic applicator with an applicator body, a wand, and a handle that is attached to the latter; the applicator body has a longitudinal axis that coincides with that of the wand; and the applicator body is composed of plates that are arranged in concertina-like fashion, are integrally joined to one another, and simultaneously constitute the support structure of the core-less applicator. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083157 | COSMETIC CONTAINER - A cosmetic container includes a container body, a lid unit, and a press member. The container body has a receiving space with a top opening and is adapted to receive a cosmetic product. The lid unit is detachably mounted on the container body and closes the top opening. The press member is removably disposed in the receiving space. The press member has a press plate that is disposed movably in the receiving space for being placed over and blocking the cosmetic product in the receiving space, and a handle portion that is connected to the press plate to project upward and toward the lid unit. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083158 | MAKEUP APPLICATOR - The specification provides a makeup includes a head with an applicator surface mounted on a base. The applicator surface receives makeup that is formed as a mark to be applied on a person's skin by the pressing or stamping and/or rocking or rolling of the head onto the skin. The applicator may be configurable so that the user may alter the shape of the mark applied to the skin by the applicator. One or more applicators may be included in a kit with a releasable handle. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083159 | HAIR PIN OPENER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A method, apparatus and system for storing and distributing hairpins for application to the hair of a subject, includes a support having a support surface, a plurality of hairpins releasably coupled to the support and an opener mounted to the support. The opener includes a base segment defining a longitudinal axis and having opposed generally diverging side segments. The base segment at least partially extends beyond the support surface of the support to orient the diverging side segments in position whereby legs of each hairpin may be advanced along the diverging side segments to displace the legs to cause opening thereof. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083160 | ULTRASONIC CLEANING DEVICE - An ultrasonic cleaning device including an ultrasonic transducer ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083161 | Method and material for cleaning optical surfaces - A new and novel method for cleaning optical surfaces by incorporating a textile made from activated carbon fibers as previously used for air filtration in industrial applications and neuclear-biological-chemical environments. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083162 | CLEANING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A FLEXOGRAPHIC COATING UNIT - A cleaning arrangement for a coater that has a plate cylinder, the cleaning arrangement having a cleaning web, a tangential moving mechanism configured to controllably move the cleaning web in at least one direction in a plane defined by the cleaning web, a radial moving mechanism configured to controllably move the cleaning web in at least one direction out of the plane, and a controller coupled to the tangential and radial moving mechanisms which is configured to control the moving of the cleaning web into and out of contact with the plate cylinder in conformity with input signals received by the controller. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083163 | DISHWASHER WITH TREATMENT-FLUID GENERATOR, AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher for crockery or utensils, which is designed as a box-type dishwasher or as a conveyor dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083164 | Hose Handling System and Methods of Use - Embodiments of the present invention include a hose handling system having a hose guide plumbed via a wash line to a fluid delivery device. The hose guide includes a pulley installed on a frame member, and a spray nozzle adapted to dispense a wash mixture. The hose guide is adapted to guide a hose as the hose is inserted into or withdrawn from a manhole, with the hose traversing the pulley. The wash mixture can be delivered through a wash line to the hose guide, which sprays the wash mixture on the hose in order to reduce or eliminate gross contamination or microbial contamination on the hose. The wash mixture typically, but not necessarily, has a freezing point below 32° F. and includes: a quaternary ammonium compound, an alcohol or glycol, an alcohol ethoxylate, and a fragrance. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083165 | SUSPENSIONS OF INORGANIC CLEANING AGENTS - Methods for on-line cleaning hot parts of a gas turbine during its operation are provided. A cleaning agent composition is injected into a hot gas path of the gas turbine, and includes a liquid carrier and a descaling material suspending in the liquid carrier. The descaling material includes at least one oxide, in an anhydrous or a hydrated form, that is derived from calcium, magnesium, titanium, iron, aluminium, silicon in the form of silicates having non-fibrous structures, or phosphorus in the form of alkaline-earth phosphates. Cleaning agents are also provided for use in a gas turbine. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083166 | ACCUMULATED RESIDUE REMOVAL FROM CARRIERS USED IN A WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system including an enclosure for water to be treated, a multiplicity of biomass carriers located within the enclosure, at least one airlift in the enclosure for raising the water and the biomass carriers and at least one mechanical biomass carrier accumulated residue removal apparatus operative to remove accumulated residue from the biomass carriers. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083167 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS - A substrate treatment method is provided, which includes a rinsing step of supplying a rinse liquid to a front surface of a rotating substrate after a chemical liquid step. The rinsing step includes a higher-speed rinsing step and a deceleration rinsing step to be performed after the higher-speed rinsing step. The deceleration rinsing step includes a liquid puddling step of reducing the rotation speed of the substrate within a rotation speed range lower than a rotation speed employed in the higher-speed rinsing step and supplying the rinse liquid to the front surface of the substrate at a flow rate higher than a maximum supply flow rate employed in the higher-speed rinsing step, whereby a puddle-like rinse liquid film is formed on the front surface of the substrate. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083168 | LIQUID SOLVENT SPRAY BRUSH STATION FOR SURFACE CLEANING IN NANO-MICROTRONICS PROCESSING - A medium strength, liquid solvent, spray brush station system gently cleans surfaces of components during nano- and microtronics processing in cleanroom facilities. This system includes intermediate strength, yet effective surface cleaning with minimal damage to subject nano and microtronics components. Moreover, the instrument is compatible with a cleanroom environment, and provides self contained, easily manageable disposition of the peripheral mess and waste resulting from the cleaning process. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083169 | SYSTEM FOR WASHING AN AERO GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A wash system includes a wash unit associated with a mobile unit for providing wash fluid, one or more nozzles for streamline injecting wash fluid provided by the wash unit directly into an engine inlet, and an articulating arm for use in positioning the one or more nozzles. The wash unit is physically spaced from a surface of the engine inlet cowling during a washing process. The articulating arm is operable via one of a hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or mechanically hand-driven operating means. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083170 | DISHWASHING APPLIANCE AND VENT FOR DISHWASHING APPLIANCE - A dishwasher appliance and a vent for coupling a filter and a sump together are provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a cabinet defining a wash chamber for the receipt of articles for washing, and a sump for collection of a fluid from the wash chamber. The sump includes a base wall and a collar extending from the base wall. The dishwasher appliance further includes a filter for filtering the fluid from the wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance further includes a vent coupling the filter and the sump together, the vent comprising a shaft, the shaft including at least one sidewall. The at least one sidewall defines a main shaft passage therein. The shaft further defines a shaft access passage extending through the sidewall and in fluid communication with the main shaft passage. A collar access passage defined in the collar and the main shaft passage are in fluid communication. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083171 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING AT LEAST ONE SUBSTRATE IN A LIQUID MEDIUM - A method for treating at least one substrate ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083172 | Chilling Cover for Beverages - A beverage chilling system is provided. The system comprises a cover, a vessel, a fastener, and is configured such that the fastener allows attachment of the cover to a vessel, so that the cover can be used to prevent sunlight from warming the contents of the vessel. In certain implementations, the cooling device can take on an egg-shaped character and provide easy carrying by way of a movable handle. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083173 | PRIVACY UMBRELLA - A privacy umbrella includes a canopy, and at least a portion of the canopy includes a section made of a one-way material that allows an individual under the canopy to see outward through the one-way material, but which prevents people outside the canopy from obtaining a good view through the one-way material into the interior of the canopy. The canopy could have only a single panel of one-way material, multiple panels of one-way material, or one or more windows of one-way material. Alternatively, the entire canopy could be formed of a one-way material. The one-way material could be formed from various different materials or layers such that the one-way functionality is obtained. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083174 | MOTORCYCLE CANOPY - Motorcyclists are at a disadvantage because they are vulnerable to rain and other inclement weather unlike automobile drivers. More so, if/when caught in such inclement weather conditions, motorcyclists have to seek refuge under covered structures. These temporary sheltered options are undesirable choices for riders especially if time is essential. For riders who elect to continue their journeys often are left with the effects of the weather conditions—wet clothing and hair, which are not only uncomfortable, but, can subsequently affect a rider's health. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083175 | Protective Canopy and Method - A portable canopy can be deployed either on a vehicle or on a paved area. Depending on the amount of tension of its elastic corner straps, the canopy can be deployed in a convex configuration, so as to arch over the cab of a vehicle, or alternatively in a substantially flat configuration, so as to cover a pavement. A series of coil spring strips within the canopy urge it to curl up around its longitudinal axis, so that, when the corner straps are released on one side, that side is lifted by the contraction of the coil strips, thereby expelling accumulated snow/ice to the other side of the vehicle or pavement. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083176 | Portable Change Room - A portable change room including a frame and a curtain member attached to the frame. The curtain extends around the frame so that in use the curtain forms a continuous wall defining a change space. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083177 | COLLAPSIBLE FRAME FOR A PORTABLE SHELTER - In a portable shelter frame, a frame support is selectively articulable between an erected state and a collapsed state. The frame support includes a central frame member; a pair of upper arcuate frame members rotatably coupled to the ends of the central frame member, each pair of frame upper frame members being selectively moveable between a first, fixed position when the frame support is in the erected state and a second, fixed position when the frame support is in the collapsed state; and a pair of lower arcuate frame members rotatably coupled to the other ends of the upper arcuate frame members, each pair of frame lower frame members being selectively moveable between a first, fixed position when the frame support is in the erected state and a second, fixed position when the frame support is in the collapsed state. A frame assembly may include two more of the frame supports, purlin assemblies interconnecting the frame supports, respectively, each purlin assembly including first and second purlin members rotatably coupled about a purlin mid-joint, a first end of the purlin assembly being pivotally coupled to one of the frame supports, and a second end of the purlin assembly being pivotally coupled to another frame support, the purlin assembly being selectively lockable in an extended position when the frame is in the erected state, the purlin members being rotatable to a folded position when the frame is in the collapsed state. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083178 | SEEBECK/PELTIER THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING PHONON CONFINEMENT LAYERS OF CRYSTALLINE SEMICONDUCTOR CONTAINING ANGSTROM-SIZED ORGANIC GROUPS AS SEMICONDUCTOR ATOMS SUBSTITUENTS WITHIN THE CRYSTAL LATTICE AND FABRICATION PROCESS - Significant phonon migration restraint is achieved within a relatively homogeneous polycrystalline doped semiconductor bulk by purposely creating in the crystal lattice of the semiconductor hydrocarbon bonds with the semiconductor, typically Si or Ge, constituting effective organic group substituents of semiconductor atoms in the crystalline domains. An important enhancement of the factor of merit Z of such a modified electrically conductive doped semiconductor is obtained without resorting to nanometric cross sectional dimensions in order to rely on surface scattering eventually enhanced by making the surface highly irregular and/or creating nanocavities within the bulk of the conductive material. A determinant scattering of phonons migrating under the influence and in the direction of a temperature gradient in the homogeneous semiconductor takes place at the organic groups substituents in the crystalline doped semiconductor bulk. Fabrication processes and Seebeck-Peltier energy conversion devices are exemplarily described. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083179 | THERMO-ELECTRIC POWER HARVESTING BEARING CONFIGURATION - A power generating bearing assembly ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083180 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND/OR APPARATUS FOR THERMOELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATION - Systems, methods and/or apparatus for the conversion of various types of energy into thermal energy that may be stored and/or then converted into electrical energy. The electrical energy may be available on demand and/or at a user's desired power requirements (e.g., power level and/or type). For example, the energy may be available at a particular voltage and either as direct current (DC) energy or alternating current (AC) energy. The electrical energy may be easily transported and therefore available at a user's desired location. For example, the systems, methods and/or devices may eliminate or reduce the need for electricity transmission, at least for certain applications. In exemplary embodiments, the system may include an organic phase change material for storing the thermal energy. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083181 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - An exemplary thermoelectric generator disclosed herein includes: a first electrode and a second electrode opposing each other; and a stacked body having a first end face and a second end face. The stacked body is structured so that first layers made of a first material and second layers made of a second material are alternately stacked, the first material containing a metal and particles having a lower thermal conductivity than that of the metal, the particles being dispersed in the metal, and the second material having a higher Seebeck coefficient and a lower thermal conductivity than those of the first material. Planes of stacking between the first layers and the second layers are inclined with respect to a direction in which the first electrode and the second electrode oppose each other. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083182 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL MODULE HAVING A SERIAL STRUCTURE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SOLAR CELL - The present invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell module ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083183 | SOLAR CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell includes: a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type that includes an impurity diffusion layer, in which an impurity element of a second conductivity type is diffused, on one surface side; a passivation film that is formed on the impurity diffusion layer and that is made of an oxide film of a material of the semiconductor substrate; an anti-reflective film that is made of a translucent material having a refractive index different from that of the oxide film and that is formed on the passivation film; a light-receiving-surface-side electrode that is electrically connected to the impurity diffusion layer and that is formed on one surface side of the semiconductor substrate; and a rear-surface-side electrode that is formed on another surface side of the semiconductor substrate. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083184 | HIGH CRYSTALLINE POLYTHIOPHENE NANOWIRE FOR ORGANIC SOLAR PANELS AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of preparing high crystalline polythiophene nanowire used for organic solar panels, including the following steps: A. a 0.001-40 wt % polythiophene solution is prepared; B. a 0.01-10 wt % carbon nanomaterial suspension is prepared and a 0.001-5 wt % dispersant is added to the suspension to generate a carbon nanomaterial dispersion; C. The foregoing carbon nanomaterial dispersion is added to the polythiophene solution and the resulting mixture is let stand under atmospheric pressure at −10˜45° C. for 20˜400 min so that polythiophene molecules are able to be adsorbed and stacked up on the surface of carbon nanomaterials to generate polythiophene nanowires. Owing to high alignment order and high crystallinity, the polythiophene nanowire is helpful for elevating light conversion efficiency of organic solar panels. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083185 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A solar cell module is provided with: a plurality of solar cells, each of which comprises a first electrode and a second electrode that are formed on a photoelectric conversion unit; and a wiring material that is fitted on the first electrode and the second electrode using an adhesive and connects the solar cells with each other. The adhesive is provided so as to extend beyond a region (R) directly below the wiring material and to adhere to a lateral surface of the wiring material. The solar cell module has a pore in the region (R) directly below the wiring material. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083186 | MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELL - A multi-junction solar cell of an embodiment includes a first solar cell including a first photoelectric conversion device, a second solar cell including a plurality of second photoelectric conversion devices connected in series and having a back contact, and an insulating layer between the first solar cell and the second solar cell. A device isolation region is provided between the second photoelectric conversion devices connected in series. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083187 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE MANUFACTURING METHOD - This solar cell module is provided with a plurality of solar cells, and connecting members that connect the solar cells to each other with bonding layers therebetween. At an edge portion of each of the connecting members, said edge portion being in the longitudinal direction of the connecting member, the solar cell module has a bonding portion wherein the length of contact between each of the bonding layers and each of the connecting members is longer than the length of such contact at the center portion of each of the solar cells. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083188 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE MANUFACTURING METHOD - This solar cell module is provided with a plurality of solar cells, and connecting members that connect the solar cells to each other. The area of each of the bonding layers that bonds each of the connecting members to the light receiving surface of each of the solar cells is larger than the area of each of the bonding layers that bonds each of the connecting members to the rear surface of each of the solar cells. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083189 | COATINGS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE SURFACES TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY FOR MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS ON MILITARY AIRCRAFT - A variety of methods for fabricating organic photovoltaic-based electricity-generating military aircraft fuselage surfaces are described. In particular, a method for fabricating curved electricity-generating military aircraft fuselage surfaces utilizing lamination of highly flexible organic photovoltaic films is described. High-throughput and low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083190 | COATINGS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE SURFACES TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY FOR MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS AND MAINTENANCE LOAD ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - A variety of methods for fabricating organic photovoltaic-based electricity-generating commercial aircraft fuselage surfaces are described. In particular, a method for fabricating curved electricity-generating commercial aircraft fuselage surfaces utilizing lamination of highly flexible organic photovoltaic films is described. High-throughput and low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083191 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND USE THEREOF - In the case of a photovoltaic module which comprises a plurality of solar cells which are each coupled to an electrically conductive, structured layer for discharging the electrical energy generated in the solar cells, wherein at least two subregions of the photovoltaic module are coupled to one another via a flexible connecting region, provision is made for the solar cells to be coupled on the rear side of said solar cells to the electrically conductive, structured layer, and for the electrically conductive, structured layer to be integrated in a multilayered film arranged on the rear side of the solar cells, wherein the multilayered film forms the flexible connecting region between the at least two subregions of the photovoltaic module, as a result of which a photovoltaic module which can be tilted or folded can be made available. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083192 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - This solar cell has: a substrate having a board-like base, and a first conductive line and a second conductive line, which are disposed on the board-like base; a plurality of multi-junction solar cells, each of which has a lower electrode bonded on and electrically connected to the first conductive line, a cell laminate, which is disposed on the lower electrode, and which includes a bottom cell layer and a top cell layer, a transparent electrode disposed on the upper surface of the top cell layer, and a conductor that connects the transparent electrode to the second conductive line; a glass plate, which has upper portions of the transparent electrodes of the multi-junction solar cells bonded to one surface thereof using an adhesive; and collecting lens, which is disposed on the other glass plate surface with a transparent adhesive therebetween. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083193 | SECONDARY LENS, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MOUNTING BODY, CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION UNIT, AND CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION MODULE - A secondary lens includes a first face on which a concentrated light beam output from a concentrating lens is incident and a second face from which the concentrated light beam output from the concentrating lens is output to a photovoltaic cell. The secondary lens guides incident light to the photovoltaic cell through an optical refractive face provided on the first face. A cross-sectional area of the first face in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis (Ax) of the concentrated light beam monotonically increases as the cross-sectional area approaches from a side of the first face closer to the concentrating lens to a side of the first face closer to the photovoltaic cell. At least one point of inflection at which an angle of inclination (θ) of the first face with respect to a plane perpendicular to the optical axis decreases as the angle of inclination (θ) approaches from the side of the first face closer to the concentrating lens to the side of the first face closer to the photovoltaic cell is provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083194 | SOLAR LIGHT-HEAT HYBRID POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A solar light-heat hybrid power generation system having an improved efficiency is provided. A solar light-heat hybrid power generation system ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083195 | TRANSPARENT SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - The invention concerns a device for collecting infrared solar radiation by heating a circulating blade of air circulating between two transparent glazed walls. The first glazed wall polarises light in a circular manner. The second glazed wall reflects infrared radiation towards the first glazed wall. The infrared radiation which has been reflected has changed polarisation direction and is then absorbed by the first glazed wall which heats up, and in turn heats the circulating blade of air in contact with same. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083196 | MAGNETO-THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR ENERGY HARVESTING - Provided is a magneto-thermoelectric generator (MTG) device for energy harvesting and more particularly a device for converting waste thermal heat from a photovoltaic cell into mechanical energy and ultimately into electrical energy. Embodiments operate on the principle of thermally-induced switching between open and closed states of a ferromagnetic switch to generate mechanical oscillations that cause strain in a piezoelectric material, resulting in the generation of electrical energy. A structure capable of providing a non-linear restoring force provides mechanical energy to the device, which is a significant improvement over prior art MTG devices employing a linear spring restorative force. The device is also provided as a hybrid photovoltaic (PV)/MTG energy harvester for scavenging heat from photovoltaic cells. The hybrid PV/MTG device is particularly useful for harvesting waste heat to boost power generation, extend flight duration, and provide thermal management aboard HALE platforms. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083197 | INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CLADDING TO STANDARD CLADDING - The present invention is premised upon a system and method for an improved photovoltaic cladding device array with an interface member ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150083198 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - According to an embodiment, a photovoltaic power generation system includes a photovoltaic array group and a windbreak. The photovoltaic array group includes a plurality of photovoltaic arrays, each of the photovoltaic arrays including a plurality of solar panels and a support structure which supports the solar panels. The windbreak is arranged at least partly around the photovoltaic array group and includes a plurality of windbreaker elements, each of the windbreaker having a horizontal section of an airfoil shape or a plurality of windbreaker elements each formed by combining a plurality of flat plates. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083199 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - According to an embodiment, a photovoltaic power generation system includes a photovoltaic array group and a windbreak. The photovoltaic array group includes a plurality of photovoltaic arrays, each of the photovoltaic arrays including a plurality of solar panels and a support structure which supports the solar panels. The windbreak is arranged behind the photovoltaic array group and includes a curved surface configured to guide at least some of a wind, which blows from a back side of the photovoltaic array group toward the photovoltaic array group, to an upper side of the photovoltaic array group. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083200 | GLASS SUBSTRATES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - A glass substrate may be processed at high temperatures without substantially losing its thermal-strengthening characteristics or deforming. In some examples, the glass substrate exhibits an increased annealing point and/or softening point as compared to standard glass substrates. In some examples, the glass substrate includes a relatively high amount of CaO and/or MgO, and/or a relatively low amount of Na | 2015-03-26 |
20150083201 | HYBRID SOLAR CELL - Methods and devices are disclosed herein that generally involve solar cells having an anode formed in a core/shell/shell construction. The core is formed from oxide nanoparticles, which are then coated with a catalyst and a photoactive semiconductor. This construction, which can be combined with other innovations described herein, results in an inexpensive but efficient solar cell. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083202 | MANUFACTURE OF MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELL DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a multi-junction solar cell device comprising the steps of: providing a first engineered substrate; providing a second substrate; forming at least one first solar cell layer on the first engineered substrate to obtain a first wafer structure; forming at least one second solar cell layer on the second substrate to obtain a second wafer structure; bonding the first wafer structure to the second wafer structure; detaching the first engineered substrate; removing the second substrate; and bonding a third substrate to the at least one first solar cell layer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150083203 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - A thin film solar cell includes a substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode positioned on one surface of the substrate, and a photoelectric conversion unit positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. The photoelectric conversion unit includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion layers each including a p-type semiconductor layer, an i-type semiconductor layer, and an n-type semiconductor layer. At least one of the p-type semiconductor layers of the plurality of photoelectric conversion layers contains microcrystalline silicon (mc-Si) and amorphous silicon oxide (a-SiOx). | 2015-03-26 |