14th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150090206 | VALVE MECHANISM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR VALVE MECHANISM - A valve mechanism for an internal combustion engine is provided with a cam that rotates in conjunction with rotation of a crankshaft, an engine valve that is lifted and opened along with rotation of the cam, a variable lift amount mechanism that is arranged between the cam and the engine valve and varies the maximum amount of lift of the engine valve, and a lost motion mechanism that is arranged between the cam and the engine valve and absorbs the amount of lift of the engine valve by contracting when drive force is received from the cam to maintain a closed state of the engine valve. The maximum amount of contraction of the lost motion mechanism is set to such a value that the lost motion mechanism absorbs the minimum value of the maximum lift amount of the engine valve. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090207 | CAMSHAFT PHASE - A camshaft phaser for controllably varying the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft in an internal combustion engine includes stator having a plurality of lobes. A rotor is coaxially disposed within the stator and has a plurality of vanes interspersed with the lobes defining alternating advance chambers and retard chambers. A lock pin is disposed within the rotor for selective engagement with a lock pin seat for preventing a change in phase relationship between the rotor and the stator. A lock pin oil control valve is located within the camshaft phaser for 1) selectively receiving the pressurized oil from one of the advance chambers and directing the pressurized oil to the lock pin and 2) selectively receiving the pressurized oil from one of the retard chambers and directing the pressurized oil to the lock pin for disengaging the lock pin from the lock pin. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090208 | CAMSHAFT HAVING ADJUSTABLE CAMS THAT CAN BE OILED BY MEANS OF PRESSURE OIL - The invention relates to an adjustable camshaft for the valve gear of an internal combustion engine, comprising an outer shaft, on which at least one first cam is arranged and connected to the outer shaft in a rotationally fixed manner, and an inner shaft extending through the outer shaft, to which inner shaft at least one second cam is connected in a rotationally fixed manner, wherein the second cam connected to the inner shaft in a rotationally fixed manner has a cam hole and is rotatably supported on a seating point on the outer shaft. According to the invention, at least one oil groove is introduced at the seating point in the outer shaft and/or in the inner wall of the cam hole, into which oil groove oil is guided from a gap between the outer shaft and the inner shaft through at least one passage extending through the outer shaft. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090209 | Mechanical System, Injection Pump And Valve Actuator Comprising Such A Mechanical System And Manufacturing Method - A mechanical system comprising: a tappet, including a body; an insert mounted in the body; a pin extending along a first axis; and a roller element movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis. The insert supports the pin, while the body supports the insert, along at least one first direction parallel to a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The mechanical system can be integrated into an injection pump and/or a valve actuator. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090210 | CAM BEARING LUBRICATION STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cam bearing lubrication structure for an internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head having a cam bearing region, a plug hole for an ignition plug and a plug tube fitted liquid-tight therein. The cam bearing lubrication structure includes an outer periphery oil path bypassing along an outer peripheral face of the plug tube, a main lubricating oil passage extending through the plug hole and formed to connect to the outer periphery oil path and a guide passage formed in and through the cam bearing region to connect a sliding face of the cam bearing region from the outer periphery oil path and supplying lubricating oil to a sliding face of the cam bearing region and a camshaft. In addition, a lubricating oil supplying structure is provided for a valve apparatus for further increasing the oil supply amount to achieve a further increase in the speed of the engine. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090211 | Mechanical System, Injection Pump And Valve Actuator Comprising Such A Mechanical System And Manufacturing Method - A mechanical system, comprising a support element having an outer surface adapted to slide in a housing receiving the mechanical system, a pin extending along a first axis and comprising two opposite ends, each adapted to be fitted in the support element for radial and/or axial retention of the pin relative to the first axis, and a roller element movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis. The mechanical system comprises at least one outer insert positioned at the outer surface of the support element. The mechanical system can be integrated into either an injection pump or a valve actuator. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090212 | ELECTRIC STARTER WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC FILTER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Electric starter for internal combustion engine comprising: an electric motor (M) combined with means (R, L) for driving the internal combustion engine and an electronic filter ( | 2015-04-02 |
20150090213 | STARTER ARRANGEMENT - A starter arrangement for starting a motor vehicle engine, having a starter ring for connecting to a drive shaft, a starter unit for introducing a starter torque into the starter ring via a starter pinion acting on the starter ring, and a clutch connected to the starter ring for coupling the drive shaft to at least one transmission input shaft of a transmission. The clutch is spaced apart in the axial direction from the starter ring by an axial distance s, a forming reserved installation space for positioning an electric machine for a hybrid drive. The starter unit is positioned at least partially, preferably in large part, within the reserved installation space. A smaller installation space requirement for positioning a drive train in a motor vehicle body is possible by the sharing of the reserved installation space provided for the electric machine. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090214 | SUPERCHARGED ENGINE DESIGN - The present engine design can comprise one or more three-cylinder modules. Each module can comprise a left-hand combustion cylinder, a compression cylinder and a right-hand combustion cylinder. In an embodiment, the compression cylinder can function as a supercharger providing compressed air to the two combustion cylinders in order to improve performance and efficiency. Each module can comprise a specialized cylinder head comprising an intake air plenum configured to allow pressurized air to flow from the compression cylinder into each of the combustion cylinders. The flow of this pressurized air can be precisely controlled by valves that control airflow into and out of each of the three cylinders. Variable valve timing and computer controls can determine the exact amount of fuel, if any, which will be injected into the combustion cylinders to deliver high fuel economy while delivering an optimal level of power, horsepower and torque. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090215 | PISTON FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A piston for an internal combustion engine may include an encircling ring section in a region of a piston crown. The piston may include a convection region, which has at least one cavity containing a heat transfer medium for dissipation of heat from the piston crown to an underside of the piston. The piston may include a heat insulating region, which is arranged between the ring section and the convection region and thermally insulates the ring section. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090216 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A technique for making air less likely to enter a strainer in an internal combustion engine in which the strainer is supported by a drain bolt. In an internal combustion engine in which a drain bolt supports a strainer and is configured to discharge a drain is attached to a bottom of a sump. A drain hole into which the drain bolt is screwed and a strainer hole are arranged coaxially. A crankcase is provided with an oil passage through which oil is returned to the sump. The oil passage includes a first passage through which the oil flows in a direction away from the strainer, a return passage that turns around from a forefront end of the first passage, and a second passage through which the oil flows from a forefront end of the return passage toward the strainer. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090217 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL APPARATUS AND COMPRESSION IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injection control apparatus of a compression ignition type internal combustion engine includes a controller adapted to control an injector so that pre-stage injection and post-stage injection are performed as fuel injection during one cycle. The controller controls an interval between the timing of the pre-stage injection and the timing of the post-stage injection so that an interval Δt1 between the timing of the pre-stage peak and the timing of the post-stage peak approximately satisfies a condition. The condition is that the interval Δt1 is 0.5 times an inverse number of the frequency f0 at which a combustion noise level becomes the maximum. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090218 | DIESEL ENGINE STARTING DEVICE AND STARTING METHOD - The present invention pertains to a diesel engine starting device, and achieves stable combustion in a short time when the diesel engine is restarted after stoppage of idling. The diesel engine starting device includes injectors ( | 2015-04-02 |
20150090219 | Flap device and intake system - A valve device for an intake system of an internal combustion engine may include a housing and a flap arrangement. The housing may have one inlet duct per cylinder of the internal combustion engine. The flap arrangement may have a flap for each inlet duct for varying the cross-section of the respective inlet duct through which a flow can pass. The respective flap may be a trough-shaped flap having a curved stirrup region. The respective flap may be arranged between the stirrup ends eccentrically with respect to a flap pivot axis. The flap arrangement may have a common actuating shaft for the common pivoting of the flaps about the flap pivot axis. The actuating shaft may be coupled with an adjusting drive via a lever element having a metallic insert and a plastic body injected onto the insert. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090220 | VARIABLE VALVE DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable valve device for an internal combustion engine is equipped with a variable valve mechanism capable of changing the working angle of an intake valve while holding the maximum lift amount of the intake valve constant. The variable valve device retards the timing for closing the intake valve as the load of the internal combustion engine rises, and enlarges the working angle, while holding the timing for opening the intake valve constant. Operating characteristics of the intake valve are provided in accordance with the load of the internal combustion engine. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090221 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUAL-FUEL ENGINE - A control system is provided for use with a dual-fuel engine. The control system may have a detonation sensor configured to generate a detonation signal indicative of detonation within at least one associated cylinder of the dual-fuel engine, and a governor sensor configured to generate a demand signal associated with a demand for liquid fuel supply into the dual-fuel engine based on an output of the engine. The control system may also have a detection sensor configured to generate a detection signal indicative of a gaseous fuel presence outside the dual-fuel engine, and a controller in communication with the detonation sensor, the governor sensor, and the detection sensor. The controller may be configured to determine undesired flow of gaseous fuel based on any one or more of the detonation, demand, or detection signals. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090222 | ENGINE SYSTEM HAVING FUEL QUALITY SENSOR - A fuel quality sensor is provided for use with an engine system. The fuel quality sensor may have a single sensing element configured to sense a thermodynamic property of an unknown mixture of gaseous fuel, and a heating element configured to increase a temperature of the unknown mixture of gaseous fuel at the single sensing element to multiple different temperature levels. The fuel quality sensor may also include a microprocessor configured to calculate a fuel parameter of the unknown mixture of gaseous fuel as a function of only the thermodynamic property sensed at the multiple different temperature levels. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090223 | BI-FUEL ENGINE WITH INCREASED POWER - A conventional gasoline engine is retrofitted and calibrated to operate as a bi-fuel engine using Hydrogen as the second fuel. When operated with Hydrogen, which typically leads to a reduction of engine output power, the engine is preferably operated in a charged mode and in a lean mode with the engine throttle kept in a wide open position during charged and lean mode operation resulting in a more efficient engine with a reduction of engine output power loss. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090224 | RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A highly-efficient, yet simply constructed internal combustion engine includes an intake cylinder to accommodate intake and pre-compression of an oxidizing agent, a combustion cylinder to accommodate a further compression of the oxidizing agent, an injection and ignition of fuel, and a partial expansion of combustion gases produced by the ignition of fuel; and an exhaust cylinder to accommodate a further expansion of the combustion gases and subsequent exhausting of the further expanded combustion gases. A reciprocating piston is inside each of the intake, combustion and exhaust cylinders and a crankshaft is coupled to the reciprocating pistons. A first transfer passage facilitates flow of the pre-compressed oxidizing agent from the intake cylinder to the combustion cylinder and a second transfer passage facilitates flow of the partially-expanded combustion gases from the combustion cylinder to the exhaust cylinder. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090225 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE AND FUEL INJECTION DEVICE WITH SAME - A fuel injection valve includes: a needle valve including a seat portion in a front end side; a nozzle body including a seat surface on which the seat portion sits, and including an injection hole at a downstream side with respect to the seat surface; and an injection-hole extending member including: a pressure receiving portion that receives pressure in a combustion chamber of an engine; and a movable portion that moves in the injection hole in an axial direction of the injection hole in response to the pressure received by the pressure receiving portion, and that changes length of the injection hole. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090226 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCIES OF GAS SYSTEMS USING A COMPRESSOR - Disclosed in certain embodiments are methods of improving efficiencies of adsorbed gas fuel systems and to recover vapors from gasoline containers. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090227 | HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CONTROL FOR IDLE TICK REDUCTION - A method for operating a solenoid valve coupled to the inlet valve of a fuel injection pump comprises adjusting a pull-in electrical energy of the solenoid valve based on a fuel injection pump volumetric efficiency. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090228 | Isochoric Heat Addition Engines and Methods - Engines and methods execute a high efficiency hybrid cycle, which is implemented in a volume within an engine. The cycle includes isochoric heat addition and over-expansion of the volume within the engine, wherein the volume is reduced in a compression portion of the cycle from a first quantity to a second quantity, the volume is held substantially constant at the second quantity during a heat addition portion of the cycle, and the volume is increased in an expansion portion of the cycle to a third quantity, the third quantity being larger than the first quantity. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090229 | Holder for fastening a component to an internal combustion engine - A holder for fastening at least one component, particularly a fuel distributor, to an internal combustion engine. The holder includes an elastically deformable damping element, a holder body and a spring element, which are situated lying one behind the other with reference to an axis. In response to an assembly using the fastening arrangement, a prestressing of the spring element and a prestressing of the damping element are made possible. Furthermore, a fuel injection system is described having a fuel distributor and such a holder, which is used for fastening the fuel distributor on an internal combustion engine. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090230 | DETERMINATION OF THE QUANTITY OF AIR FLOWING THROUGH A FUEL INJECTOR BASED ON THE HEATING OF THE FUEL BY MEANS OF AN ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE - A method for determining the quantity of fuel flowing through a fuel injector. The fuel injector has an electric heating device for heating the fuel and a temperature-measuring device for measuring the temperature of the heated fuel. The method includes (a) applying a predetermined electrical heating power to the electric heating device, (b) measuring an increase in the temperature of the fuel as a consequence of the heating power, and (c) determining the quantity of fuel flowing through the fuel injector on the basis of the applied electrical heating power and the measured increase in the temperature. A method for equalizing the fuel feed at at least two cylinders of an internal combustion engine utilizes the method for determining the quantity of fuel flowing through a fuel injector. An engine controller and a computer program carry out the specified methods. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090231 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCIES OF GAS SYSTEMS BY GASOLINE VAPOR EXTRACTION - Disclosed in certain embodiments are methods of improving efficiencies of adsorbed gas fuel systems and to recover vapors from gasoline containers. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090232 | HYBRID VEHICLE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER - Embodiments for controlling fuel vapors are disclosed. In one example, a method comprises during a purge of a fuel vapor canister, adjusting a heater of the fuel vapor canister based on a rate of a purge flow exiting the fuel vapor canister and a concentration of hydrocarbons released from the fuel vapor canister. In this way, a fuel vapor canister purge efficiency may be increased. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090233 | HYBRID VEHICLE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER - Embodiments for controlling fuel vapors are provided. In one example, a method comprises initiating a purge of a fuel vapor canister responsive to a temperature profile at a vent side of the fuel vapor canister. In this way, release of fuel vapors to the atmosphere may be reduced. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090234 | PHEV EVAP SYSTEM CANISTER LOADING STATE DETERMINATION - An evaporative emission control system for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that indicates the level of loading of a carbon canister of the system. The system has multiple thermocouples positioned space apart from each other along a vapor flow path within the carbon canister. A controller is connected to each thermocouple, which monitors the temperature of the thermocouples. The controller indicates the level of saturation of the carbon canister based on certain pre-determined temperature criteria. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090235 | CPV-CONTROLLED EVAP LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - A method and system for testing an evaporative emission control system for leaks. The method includes opening a canister purge valve by an amount sufficient to provide a flow equivalent to a predetermined orifice diameter. Then, a vacuum pump evacuates a reference volume consisting of the portion of the evaporative emission control system extending from the canister purge valve to an evacuation level control monitor. The system determines the pressure in the reference volume at the end of a specified evacuation time, and that value is stored as the threshold test value. Then, the system closes the canister purge valve and proceeds to evacuate the entire evaporative emission control system for a predetermined time. At the end of that time, the system identifies the absence of a leak if the system pressure falls at least to the threshold test value. A powertrain control module controls the canister purge valve. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090236 | EGR FLOW METERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for metering at least one EGR valve to a position determined to pass a desired EGR flow for a given set of engine characteristics. The methods include determining the EGR valve position based on pipe flow characteristics, or determining the EGR valve position based on pipe flow characteristics when differential pressure across the EGR valve is less than a pressure threshold. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090237 | Extreme Distance/Velocity Projectile Throwing Toy - A long-distance projectile throwing toy. A launching section is hingedly attached at one end to a handle section. The distal end of the launching section includes a ball holder for releasably securing a ball/projectile loosely enough to allow the ball to come flying out of the ball holder when the device is whipped by the user. The device is configurable into at least two configurations by selectively moving an angular delimiter on one section into or out of engageability with various ramped portions of the other section. A throwing configuration keeps the launching section at a minimum angle to maximize the force imparted to the projectile and thus its distance and speed. A collapsed configuration enables the launching section to be substantially parallel with the handle section thereby enabling the device to be stored or shipped more easily. The ball holder imparts backspin to the projectile to maximize flight. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090238 | HANDLELESS SLINGSHOT WITH FOLDING STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A handleless slingshot with a folding storage compartment is disclosed. The slingshot does not require that the user grip a handle to shoot it and the folding storage compartment may be removed or omitted if desired. The slingshot includes a storage compartment that can store projectiles (such as steel shot) and/or other supplies. The storage compartment is foldable such that it can be folded into the base of the slingshot to create a compact, portable unit. The slingshot includes a quick-release interchangeable band system that uses clips that matingly engage grooves formed at the ends of the slingshot arms to secure the band. The slingshot includes guard area which protects the web area of the hand when shooting the slingshot. The slingshot moves the thumb and index finger contact points forward of the band to increase stability and eliminate the need to grip a handle when shooting the slingshot. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090239 | Archery Torque Reduction Grip Apparatus, System and Method - An archery bow system apparatus and related methods for reducing bow torque, comprising: an outer bow grip; an inner bow handle enclosed by the outer bow grip; wherein: when the bow system is in an undrawn state, the outer bow grip is prevented from rotating relative to the inner bow handle; and when the bow system is drawn into in a drawn state, the outer bow grip is enabled to rotate over a limited angular range relative to the inner bow handle. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090240 | BACK TENSION ARCHERY RELEASE COMPRISING ROTATING BEARING RING - A triggerless back tension archery release is provided. Disclosed archery releases include a bearing ring that rotates relative to a release body. During use, the bearing ring rotates to the same position when force is applied during a draw cycle. This reduces inconsistent placement of the finger and provides consistent release alignment. Disclosed archery releases also include a variety of removable finger extension that provide high mass triggers. An archer can feel subtle movement of the high mass triggers with increased accuracy which provides better control over the archery release. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090241 | BACK TENSION ARCHERY RELEASE COMPRISING REMOVABLE FINGER EXTENSION - A triggerless back tension archery release is provided. Disclosed archery releases include a bearing ring that rotates relative to a release body. During use, the bearing ring rotates to the same position when force is applied during a draw cycle. This reduces inconsistent placement of the finger and provides consistent release alignment. Disclosed archery releases also include a variety of removable finger extension that provide high mass triggers. An archer can feel subtle movement of the high mass triggers with increased accuracy which provides better control over the archery release. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090242 | INTERACTIVE PLAY CENTER - An entertainment venue, amusement attraction, or interactive play center configured to provide a variety of activities for users. The attraction may include blaster cannons, sorting stations, fountain components, registration stations, video monitors, targets, and other interactive elements. Several of these components may receive and/or propel elements (such as foam balls, water, light or lasers, etc.) and accumulate points for users based upon this activity. A registration and tracking system can keep track of specific users and their activities for the purpose of generating or compiling statistics or generating a score for the users. A mobile application associated with the interactive play center may be used during play to indicate additional information or features about the amusement attraction or to allow for continued entertainment by users even after they have left the entertainment venue or interactive play center. This may be conveyed via augmented reality or other visual/audible notification. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090243 | Air canister for air gun - An air canister for an air cylinder including a valve is provided. The air canister includes an externally threaded head including an axial chamber and a first sealing ring put on a first groove; an internally threaded cap secured to the head; a spring biased sliding rod including an internal first passage, an internal second passage being blocked from the first passage and extending out of the head and the cap, a first port having a first end communicating with the first passage, and a second port having a first end communicating with the second passage; an externally threaded sleeve secured to both the head and the cap and including a second sealing ring put on an internal second groove, a third sealing ring put on an internal third groove, and a fourth sealing ring put on a fourth groove; and a C-ring clamped onto the sliding rod. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090244 | LOW VELOCITY PROJECTILE AIMING DEVICE - Provided are devices for determining the correct aiming point of a low velocity projectile and methods and systems for using the devices. For example, the devices can be attached to a bow and used to improve accuracy for hunting game | 2015-04-02 |
20150090245 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SAPPHIRE - A method of producing a sapphire product from a suitable precursor material is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of placing a sapphire product precursor on a support apparatus of a crystalline material processing assembly further comprising at least one cutting tool and two or more x-ray module fixedly positioned around the product precursor. The support apparatus can be tilted and rotated in order to align the crystalline plane orientations to a fixed cutting direction, and the sapphire product can be produced by cutting in that direction. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090246 | COOKING STOVE - The invention relates to a stove that operates using liquid fuel of alcohol and water that can be diluted to concentrations as low as 50% alcohol by volume. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090247 | Cooking Device With Pyrolysis Function - The cooking device with pyrolysis function includes a cooking cavity, a heating means located within the cooking cavity for emitting heat, a combustion tube having a hollow portion formed to surround the heating means, the combustion tube being heated by the heating means and radiates its heat to the center of the cooking cavity, a combustion space formed between the heating means and the combustion tube in which cooking fumes are decomposed by the heat from the heating means, a fan adapted to withdraw air from the cooking cavity and to discharge a part or ail of the air through the connection tube into the combustion space, a connection tube for connecting fluid communication between the combustion tube and the fan, and a gas outlet for venting the steam and air in the combustion space to the outside of the cooking device. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090248 | HOOD ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR COOK-TOP DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a hood enclosure assembly for cook-top downdraft ventilation and associated systems, techniques, and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes one or more structural elements for placement on one or both of the cooking surface or a surface adjacent to the cooking surface that is substantially parallel with the cooking surface, the one or more structural elements being configured to form a cavity to house a vent of a downdraft ventilation system. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090249 | BURNER FOR A GAS-HEATED COOKING APPLIANCE - A burner for a gas-heated cooking appliance includes a pipe for mixing burnable gas with primary air, and a deflecting element which is arranged in an interior space which is bounded by the pipe. The pipe has one end which points toward a nozzle of the burner and another end which points toward a cover of the burner. The deflecting element is arranged in the interior space between a center of the pipe in respect of a longitudinal direction thereof and the one end of the pipe. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090250 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME - A solar energy collector includes a first member having a cavity and a longitudinal axis. The first member has a longitudinal window forming a part thereof and a body forming another part thereof. The longitudinal window is made of a material adapted to be transparent to solar radiation. The body has an exterior absorptive surface and an interior reflective surface. A second member is located within the cavity of the first member and is generally parallel to longitudinal axis of the first member. The second member is adapted to carry an energy absorbing fluid. An insulative material fills the cavity between the first member and the second member. A solar energy collection system includes the form going solar energy collector and a solar energy transmitting device for directing solar energy through the window of the collector. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090251 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH LEVEL OF ENERGETIC EFFICIENCY FOR THE STORAGE AND USE OF THERMAL ENERGY OF SOLAR ORIGIN | 2015-04-02 |
20150090252 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PASTEURIZATION OF SAP AND PRODUCT THEREOF - The present document describes an apparatus, and processes for the sterilization and/or pasteurization of sap without denaturing polyphenols and other ingredients present therein, and a sap product prepared from the processes | 2015-04-02 |
20150090253 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PREPARATION AND USE - A vaporization device and its method of use, where the device can accommodate a plurality of formulations for dispensing by selecting the desired source. Such formulations can include different drug formulations for providing different effects on the user. Also, an indicator with specialized indicia can be provided to identify the source being dispensed. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090254 | SURGICAL HELMET - A surgical helmet assembly including a ventilation system for circulating air around the head of a user. The surgical helmet assembly includes a surgical helmet including a brow bar to be positioned around the head of the user and a chin bar extending from the surgical helmet to be positioned in front of the chin of the user. The chin bar and brow bar include an airflow channel in fluid communication with a fan at the rear of the surgical helmet. The fan generates a flow of air from an airflow inlet at the rear of the surgical helmet through the airflow channel in the chin bar to an airflow outlet in the chin bar and past a user's face in an upward direction and through the airflow channel in the brow bar to an airflow outlet in the brow bar and upward over the user's head. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090255 | TUBE SECUREMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates to systems for securing a tube (e.g. feeding tube) and/or a patient interface or a dermal patch to a user. One embodiment comprises a holder, an interface side of the holder attachable to the patient interface or the dermal patch for securing a feeding tube to the patient interface or the patch, the holder comprising at least a first channel or recess for receiving the feeding tube to couple the feeding tube to the patient interface. Another embodiment comprises a patient interface itself comprising a backing for positioning on a patient's face, a dermal patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the patch attachable to the user, the patch comprising at least a first flap portion attachable to the tube for affixing the tube to the patch, a two-part releasable connection arrangement for releasably securing the patient interface to the patch. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090256 | Vapor Inhaler - A vapor inhaler includes a handle with a battery. A heater is connected to the handle and the heater has heater air intake openings for receiving air. The heater has heater air conduits for exhausting air. A cartridge housing is connected to the heater. The cartridge housing has a cartridge housing lid and a cartridge housing lid grille mounted to the cartridge housing lid. The cartridge housing produces vapor. A main body is connected to the cartridge housing, and the main body further includes a mouthpiece. A regulator valve is mounted to the main body. The regulator valve has a regulator valve secondary opening that provides a supplemental ambient air supply when the regulator valve is in an open position. The regulator valve does not provide a supplemental ambient air supply when the regulator valve is in closed position. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090257 | MASK INCLUDING INTEGRATED SOUND CONDUCTION FOR ALERT NOTIFICATION IN HIGH-NOISE ENVIRONMENTS - A human wearable mask includes a skirt for directly contacting a human wearer and a sound conduction component on the skirt. The sound conduction component can provide an alert notification within high-noise environments while allowing ambient sounds to be heard over the conduction speakers. The sound conduction component may be used to reproduce audio for firefighters and other users who need radio communications. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090258 | VENTILATOR-INITIATED PROMPT OR SETTING REGARDING DETECTION OF ASYNCHRONY DURING VENTILATION - Systems and methods are provided for monitoring and evaluating diverse ventilatory parameters to detect an asynchrony and may issue notifications and recommendations suitable for a patient to the clinician when asynchrony, such as an ineffective effort and an auto-trigger, is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format such that the clinician may selectively access summarized and/or detailed information regarding the presence of asynchrony. In more automated systems, recommendations may be automatically implemented. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090259 | DELIVERY OF GASES TO THE NASAL AIRWAY - A delivery device for and a method of delivering gases to the nasal airway, in particular therapeutic gases and gases in combination with active substances, either as powders or liquids, for enhanced uptake of the active substances. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090260 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A humidifier and humidity sensor is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus. The humidity sensor preferably includes means to sense absolute humidity, relative humidity and/or temperature at both the patient end and humidifier end. The humidifier may also include provision to both control independently the humidity and temperature of the gases. Further, a chamber manifold is disclosed to facilitate easy connection of the humidifier to various outlets, inlets and sensors. A heated conduit is described which provides a more effective temperature profile along its length. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090261 | NITRIC OXIDE GENERATOR AND INHALER - Several embodiments of a Nitric Oxide Inhaler that uses an electrical spark to produce Nitric Oxide from Air, optimized to maximize the production of Nitric Oxide and minimize the production of Nitrogen Dioxide through hardware and control system. Further disclosed is a system to control such inhalers | 2015-04-02 |
20150090262 | BLISTER TRACK INHALER DEVICE HAVING A SEPARATE END PATH AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of an inhaler device include a housing, a withdrawing assembly disposed within the housing for facilitating withdrawal of medicament from a target blister of a blister strip, the withdrawing assembly including an opening element adapted for opening the target blister of the blister strip while the target blister is positioned in the withdrawing assembly, and a dispensing element adapted for directing the withdrawn medicament toward the exterior of the inhaler device. A blister track is disposed within the housing for guiding each blister of the blister strip to the withdrawing assembly in succession, an advancing mechanism for advancing the blister strip by a predetermined distance each time the advancing mechanism is engaged, and an engaging element for engaging the advancing mechanism to advance the blister strip. The blister track includes a primary coil structure, a secondary coil structure, and a tertiary coil structure. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090263 | Device and Method for Detection and Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Mammalian Subject - Devices and methods are disclosed herein for preventing or treating ventilator associated pneumonia in a mammalian subject. The device includes an endotracheal tube having an interior surface and an exterior surface; a sealant composition in contact with the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube; and a temperature control element in contact with the endotracheal tube configured to heat or cool the sealant composition to a level required to reversibly convert the sealant composition from a solid sealant composition to a flowable sealant composition. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090264 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROPORTIONAL ASSIST VENTILATION - The systems and methods include providing a negative proportional assist breath type, a time adjusted negative proportional assist breath type, or a time adjusted proportional assist breath type during ventilation of a patient with a ventilator. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090265 | LEAK DETERMINATION IN A BREATHING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for estimating a leak flow in a breathing assistance system including a ventilation device connected to a patient are provided. Data of a flow waveform indicating the flow of gas between the ventilation device and the patient is accessed. A specific portion of the flow waveform is identified, and a linear regression of the identified portion of the flow waveform is performed to determine an estimated leak flow in the breathing assistance system. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090266 | BREATHING MASK AND A SEALING LIP DEVICE FOR A BREATHING MASK - A breathing mask includes an elastomeric cushion with a sealing lip having an outer engagement surface configured to sealingly abut against the patient's face. The sealing lip has a plurality of zones. A first zone has an elastomeric wall and comprises a portion of the elastomeric cushion adapted to abut against a bridge of a patient's nose. A second zone has an elastomeric wall and comprises a portion of the elastomeric cushion adapted to abut against the patient's face at a location opposite the first zone. A pair of intermediate zones comprise portions of the elastomeric cushion adapted to abut against the patient's face between the first and second zones and have relatively thick elastomeric walls compared to the elastic walls of the first and second zones so that the pair of intermediate zones has a higher load-bearing capability than the first and second zones. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090267 | METHOD OF TREATING CANCER WITH COMBINATIONS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITORS (HDAC1) SUBSTANCES - A method for treating cancer is described using combination therapies comprising the use of hyperbaric oxygen with histone deacetylase inhibitors, with and without glycolytic therapies. The patient is subjected to a hyperbaric environment of substantially pure oxygen. A predetermined dose of one or more HDACI substances is administered to the patient. In addition, glycolitic inhibitors may also be administered. Dosages, pressures, and durations are selected as described herein to have a therapeutic effect on the patient. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090268 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK - A headband device for a respiratory mask includes a strap portion including a multi-layered construction including an inner cover layer, an outer cover layer, and foam padding. The inner cover layer has a face contacting surface adapted to contact a patient's skin in an application position of the headband device. The outer cover layer is adapted to be oriented outwardly from the patient's skin in the application position of the headband device. The inner cover layer and the outer cover layer are coupled to one another via connection points that are laterally spaced from one another when viewed in cross-section, each connection point being spaced outwardly away from the face contacting surface of the inner cover layer so as to position the connection points outwardly away from the patient's skin in the application position of the headband device. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090269 | Device and Method for Detection and Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Mammalian Subject - Devices and methods are disclosed herein for preventing or treating ventilator associated pneumonia in a mammalian subject. The device includes an endotracheal tube having an interior surface and an exterior surface; an actively-controllable anchoring cuff comprising two or more inflatable balloons configured to contact the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube and configured to contact the trachea of a mammalian subject; a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure of one or more of the inflatable balloons; and a controller in communication with the pressure sensor, the controller configured to actively vary pressure of the two or more of the inflatable balloons of the anchoring cuff. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090270 | Device and Method for Detection and Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Mammalian Subject - Devices and methods are disclosed herein for preventing or treating ventilator associated pneumonia in a mammalian subject. The device includes an endotracheal tube having an interior surface and an exterior surface; and one or more closed cell layers in contact with the exterior surface and circumferentially surrounding one or more longitudinal portion of the endotracheal tube, wherein the closed cell layer is flexibly shaped to reversibly form a seal in a trachea of a mammalian subject. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090271 | IMPACT FORCE DAMPENING OF SPRING RELEASE - A delivery system and spring assembly are disclosed. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a spring-loaded release mechanism movable from a first position to a second position to cause withdrawal of a release wire form an occlusion device. In an embodiment, a spring assembly includes a damper ring that rotates along a helical track of a bore upon linear contraction of an extension spring in order to dampen the spring force of the extension spring. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090272 | OCCLUSION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES IN VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - According to one claim of the invention, a method for occluding a fallopian tube in a vertebrate subject is described, which comprises comprising transcervically delivering a solid blocking material into the fallopian tube. In various embodiments, a fluid sealing material is delivered along with the solid blocking material. Other claims of the invention pertain to articles of manufacture, delivery devices and kits for use in occluding the fallopian tubes of a vertebrate subject. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090273 | WRAPPABLE STERILE RADIATION SHIELD DRAPE, COMBINATION OF A RADIATION SHIELD AND STERILE DRAPE THEREFOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A STERILE DRAPE ABOUT A RADIATION SHIELD - A wrappable sterile radiation shield drape, a wrappable sterile radiation shield drape in combination with a radiation shield, and a method of providing a sterile surface about a suspended radiation shield is provided. The drape includes a flexible wall having a sterilized outer surface. The wall has opposite side edges extending between upper and lower ends and an upper fastener adjacent its upper end. The upper fastener is configured to releasably fix the upper end of the wall relative to the radiation shield. The wall further includes an edge fastener adjacent at least one of its side edges. The edge fastener is configured to releasably maintain the wall in a wrapped configuration about the radiation shield. The wall further includes at least one flap attached adjacent the upper end, wherein the flap includes a pocket configured to receive a shoulder extension portion of the radiation shield. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090274 | FILTER-TIPPED CIGARETTE WITH A REMOVABLE CAP, AND RELATIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MACHINE - A filter-tipped cigarette having: a tobacco portion having an outer end and an inner end; a filter butt-connected to the inner end of the tobacco portion; a first sleeve wound about the tobacco portion and the filter to connect the filter permanently and non-detachably to the tobacco portion; a cap butt-connected to the outer end of the tobacco portion, at the opposite end from the filter, and removable to smoke the filter-tipped cigarette; and a second sleeve, which is wound about the cap and the tobacco portion, is integral with the cap, and is at least partly removable axially from the tobacco portion together with and to remove the cap. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090275 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGE WITH MAGNETIC CLASP AND DETACHABLE TRAY FOR ROLLING PAPERS USED IN SMOKING ARTICLES - A reclosable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers; the body having a cover which overlays a surface of the body of the package for closure; wherein the cover opens to form a tray; and wherein the cover and/or body include a closure positioned to form a clasp when the cover is folded over the body. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090276 | SMOKING CESSATION DEVICE - A smoking cessation device for use in nicotine replacement therapy includes an imitation smoking implement with a body sized and shaped substantially identical to a conventional smoking implement chosen from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, a cigar, and a pipe. The device also includes one or more nicotine replacement modules removably disposed at one end of the body, the one or more nicotine replacement modules removable from the imitation smoking implement by a user to ingest said nicotine replacement modules as part of a nicotine replacement therapy. Optionally, a plurality of said imitation smoking implements can be held in a package sized and shaped to resemble a conventional box of cigarettes, cigarillos or cigars. Said imitation smoking implement can be held by the user in their hands or lips while consuming the one or more nicotine replacement modules to simulate a conventional smoking ritual. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090277 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING SMOKING SIGNALS AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE USING THE METHOD AND THE DEVICE - The present application provides a method and a device for generating smoking signals in electronic cigarettes and an electronic cigarette using the method and the device. The method includes these steps: using airflow passing through a vocal cavity of an electronic cigarette to drive the vocal cavity to vibrate and generate an ultrasonic wave; using an acoustic-electric conversion unit mounted on the vocal cavity to convert the ultrasonic wave into a voltage signal; and using a microprocessor of the electronic cigarette to generate a control signal according to the voltage signal and start a heating and atomizing process of tobacco juice in the electronic cigarette. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090278 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes an outer housing extending in the longitudinal direction, a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize at least a portion of the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, a power supply operable to apply voltage across the heater, at least one light emitting diode, a charging button assembly including a conductive post operable to form a first external, electrical contact at the upstream end of the electronic smoking article, and a second external, electrical contact including a portion of an outer surface of the outer housing at the upstream end of the electronic smoking article. The first and second external, electrical contacts charge the power supply. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090279 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette is provided, which includes: a housing, a liquid reservoir, and an atomizer assembly. The housing has a chimney formed therein; the liquid reservoir is used for storing liquid; the atomizer assembly received in the housing. The atomizer assembly includes a heating plate capable of absorbing liquid. An outer surface of the heating plate is in contact with the air in the chimney. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090280 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette is provided, which includes: a housing having a chimney formed therein; a liquid reservoir for storing liquid in the housing; and an atomizer assembly received in the housing. The atomizer assembly includes a heating tube capable of absorbing liquid. The heating tube defines a plurality of micropores on a wall thereof; an inner surface of the heating tube is in contact with the air in the chimney. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090281 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette is disclosed, which includes a housing, an atomizer assembly and a liquid reservoir. The housing defines an air intake on one end thereof and an air outlet on the other end thereof, the housing is hollow. The atomizer assembly received in the housing, which includes a support and a flexible heating element, the support is provided with a chimney connected to the air intake and the air outlet therein, the support defines a through hole communicated with the chimney thereon, the flexible heating element includes a body portion and an arm portion connected to the body portion, the body portion extends through the through hole and located in the chimney. The liquid reservoir surrounds an outer surface of the support; the arm portion is extended inside the liquid reservoir. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090282 | SMOKING ARTICLE FILTERS - The present invention relates to improvements in filters for use in smoking articles such as cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos. The improvements, particularly but not exclusively, relate to filter capabilities and to the manufacture of such filters. In one example, a filter for a smoking article comprises a first fibrous filter material having an average fibre denier in the range 7 to 9 and a second fibrous filter material having an average fibre denier of below 7. The application also describes a filter for a smoking article comprising various other filter arrangements including absorbent and/or adsorbent materials. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090283 | CIGARETTES AND CIGARETTE FILTERS INCLUDING ACTIVATED CARBON FOR REMOVING NITRIC OXIDE - Filters and cigarettes include an activated carbon sorbent capable of selectively removing nitric oxide from mainstream tobacco smoke. Methods for making cigarette filters and cigarettes using the activated carbon sorbent and methods for treating mainstream tobacco smoke produced by smoking a cigarette comprising the sorbent are also provided. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090284 | Cigarette Paper Comprising Flaky Filler - A cigarette paper contains pulp fibers and filler particles, whereby at least 20% of the filler particles, by mass or by particle number, have a flaked shape. The flaked filler particles have a length l, a width b and a thickness d, which correspond to the respective maximum extension in three mutually orthogonal spatial directions, whereby the length l as well as the width b are at least twice as large as the thickness d. The mass-specific median value d | 2015-04-02 |
20150090285 | Hair Conditioning Composition Comprising Ammonium Thioglycolate and/or Ammonium Thiolactate - Hair conditioning composition comprising: from about 2.0% to about 9.0% reducing agent, wherein the reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of ammonium thioglycolate; ammonium thiolactate; and mixtures thereof; from about 0.5% to about 1.5% alkalising agent; from about 2.0% to about 10% conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of: silicone compounds; cationic surfactants; and mixtures thereof; a buffering agent. The composition has a pH of from about pH 7.5 to about pH 9.5 and a viscosity of from about 500 mPa·s to about 5500 mPa·s measured at 25° C. The composition is substantially free of an additional reducing agent capable of reducing disulfide bonds in keratin fibres. Also associated methods, processes, kits and uses. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090286 | HEATABLE HAIR ROLLERS - A heatable hair roller includes a roller shell and a removable heatable rod. The unheated roller shell is secured in the hair without risk of heating or burning the skin. The heatable rod is then inserted into the roller shell, and the heatable rod heats the hair by heating the roller shell. An optional roller strap secures the roller shell to the hair. An optional expansion sleeve increases the effective diameter of the heatable rod. An optional heating unit heats the heatable rod. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090287 | Curling Iron - A curling iron includes a handle, a heating element and a plurality of coaxially oriented barrels thermally coupled to the heating element. The heating element may be electrically or chemically powered. An optional hair clamp biased against at least one of the barrels is configured to clamp the hair during the curling process. One or more of the barrels may collapse into one or more of the remaining barrels. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090288 | Flocked Elastic Hair Band and Method of Manufacture - A textured elastic hair band including an elastic core substrate, a sheath of textile fibers covering the elastic core substrate, and flocking fibers secured to the sheath in which the elastic core substrate is a loop or ring shape. A method of manufacturing a textured elastic hair band includes the steps of providing an elastic core including an elastic core substrate and a sheath of textile fibers over the elastic core substrate, applying an adhesive material over an outer surface of the sheath, exposing the elastic core to flocking fibers, removing non-adhered flocking fibers from the elastic core, and curing the adhesive material. The step of applying flocking fibers can also include placing the elastic core in a flocking chamber containing the flocking fibers, applying a static electric charge, stopping the static electric charge after the period of time, and removing the flocked elastic core from the flocking chamber. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090289 | HAIR ORNAMENTATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A hair ornamentation system for use by a wearer is disclosed. The system includes a hair track, a plurality of natural or synthetic hair filaments connected to the hair track, and a releasably securable connector connected to the hair track. The releasably securable connector serves to mount it on the head of the wearer, so that a portion of the hair track faces away from the scalp and is visible. That portion of the hair track is itself ornamented to provide an aesthetically pleasing ornamented surface. The system can include at least one or several different ornamentation members for releasable securement to the hair track to provide various different aesthetically pleasing ornamented surfaces. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090290 | HAIR DECORATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hair decorating system that includes a string covered in wax in a first configuration, coiled around an interior segment in a second configuration where end segments are attached, and a third configuration where the coil has been extended to form a crisscrossed pattern around a strand of hair. The crisscrossed pattern is both attractive and decorative. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090291 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATION FROM DISTANCE MEASURING SENSOR FOR VEHICLE - An apparatus for removing contamination for use with a distance measuring sensor, the apparatus comprising: a distance measuring module mounted inside or outside of a vehicle and configured to measure the distance between the vehicle and objects around the vehicle; a distance-based recognition unit configured to recognize a surround environment of the vehicle based on the distance measured by the distance measuring module; and a contamination removing module configured to measure the level of contamination on the distance measuring module and perform a cleaning with respect to an area where the contamination occurs when the measured level of contamination is above a preset threshold. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090292 | DRILL CUTTING WASHING APPARATUS - A portable apparatus for sieving, washing, and drying particle samples onsite that are generated from well drill cutting. The apparatus comprises a sievewash chamber to initially remove contaminates from the samples, and a final wash-spin-dry chamber to completely clean and dry the samples for analysis. The two chambers function under the operational control of a computerized system comprising a processor, a user display, and a database storing computer code for operating the apparatus in various cleaning cycles. The sieve-wash chamber comprises two vertically stacked baskets: a coarse basket on top to hold the drill cutting samples; and, a caged basket underneath to catch clean samples as they fall through the coarse mesh screen on the bottom of the coarse basket. The caged basket with the samples is then manually transferred to the wash-spin-dry chamber for processing by motorized rotation of the basket at high rpm's. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090293 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN WASHING BULK CONTAINERS - A method of washing a bulk container is provided. The method includes receiving the bulk container on a support surface and rotating the support surface and at least one washer arm relative to one another. The method further includes spraying a fluid from at least one nozzle disposed on the at least one washer arm. Rotating the support surface and the at least one washer arm relative to one another exposes a plurality of portions of an outer surface of the bulk container to the spray. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090294 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED MASK PROCESSING - In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided for improved handling of lithography masks including loading a mask via a first load port from a first carrier; inverting the mask using a first contact pad; cleaning the mask; inverting the mask using a second contact pad; and unloading the mask via a second load port into a second carrier. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090295 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR A MASK INVERTER - In some embodiments, apparatus and methods are provided for improved handling of lithography masks including a mask inverter that includes a first contact pad dedicated to inverting masks that have not been cleaned; a second contact pad dedicated to inverting masks that have been cleaned; an actuator coupled to the first and second contact pads and operable to invert the first and second contact pads; and a controller coupled to the actuator and operative to control the actuator. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090296 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing device | 2015-04-02 |
20150090297 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing device | 2015-04-02 |
20150090298 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - In a substrate processing device 10, a magnetic field forming unit is added to a solvent supply unit 58. The magnetic field forming unit 100 applies a magnetic field to a surface of a substrate W on which a cleaning liquid and a volatile solvent coexist. The magnetic field forming unit stirs and mixes the cleaning liquid and the volatile solvent on the surface of the substrate W to promote replacement of the cleaning liquid with the volatile solvent. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090299 | PROCESSES AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING, RINSING, AND DRYING SUBSTRATES - In some embodiments, a module is provided that is configured to clean, rinse and dry a substrate. The module includes (1) a tank having an upper tank region positioned above a lower tank region, the upper tank region having (a) an opening through which a substrate is removed from the tank; (b) a first fluid supply configured to supply a first fluid to a surface of a substrate being removed from the tank; and (c) a first suction mechanism, positioned below the first fluid supply, wherein the first suction mechanism is configured to suction fluid supplied from the first fluid supply so as to deter the suctioned fluid from reaching the lower tank region; and (2) a drying vapor supply positioned above the first fluid supply and configured to supply a drying vapor to a surface of a substrate being removed from the tank. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090300 | CONTAINERS HAVING A PORTIONED AMOUNT OF CLEANING COMPOSITION; METHODS FOR CLEANING RESIDUE FROM BEVERAGE MAKING MACHINES - Containers having a portioned amount of a cleaning composition located in an internal volume are provided for cleaning a portion of a beverage making machine. The external size and configuration of the container is designed to fit within a carrier in a single (or multi-) serve beverage making machine. The container is insertable in the carrier in the place of a beverage making pod, cup, cartridge or the like. Following placement of the container in the carrier, the beverage making machine may be operated to perform a regular brew cycle or a specialized cleaning cycle in which water is introduced to the internal volume of the container and cleaning solution is released from the container, optionally under pressure, to contact and clean internal surfaces of the container carrier. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090301 | TREATMENT CUP CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD, AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS - A treatment cup cleaning method is provided, which includes: a rotating step of rotating a substrate rotating unit with a substrate being held by the substrate rotating unit; a cleaning liquid supplying step of supplying a cleaning liquid to an upper surface and a lower surface of the substrate and causing the cleaning liquid to scatter from a peripheral edge of the substrate to be applied to an inner wall of a treatment cup in the rotating step, whereby the cleaning liquid is supplied to the inner wall of the treatment cup; and a scattering direction changing step of changing a cleaning liquid scattering direction in which the cleaning liquid scatters from the peripheral edge of the substrate in the rotating step and the cleaning liquid supplying step. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090302 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate holder, and a discharge head for peripheral area from which a fluid is discharge toward a surface peripheral area of the substrate held on the substrate holder. The discharge head for peripheral area includes multiple nozzles, and a support part that supports the nozzles integrally. The nozzles include a processing liquid nozzle from which a processing liquid is discharged toward the surface peripheral area, and a gas nozzle from which gas is discharged toward the surface peripheral area. The gas nozzle is placed upstream of a rotative direction of the substrate relative to the processing liquid nozzle. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090303 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFORMAL CLEANING - A system includes a plurality of nozzles, a pump configured to pump a fluid through the nozzles, and a manifold configured to arrange the plurality of nozzles to substantially match a shape of a workpiece. Each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is configured to impinge upon a section of the workpiece with the fluid. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090304 | Cleaning device for kitchen appliances and pump systems - Cleaning apparatus for kitchen equipment, in particular combination streaming, baking and cooking equipment has a cooking space that is to be cleaned which is delimited by at least one wall and includes at least one outlet opening for a liquid. The apparatus comprises a ventilation fan associated with the cooking space having a drive motor; a collecting tank which at least temporarily collects the liquid that exits the cooking space via the outlet opening; a supply line that can be used to supply fresh water and/or a cleaning fluid that can be controlled through a valve in the line; a circulating pump provided at the collecting tank for the liquid sitting in the collecting tank; a circulation line by which the liquid sitting in the collecting tank and conveyed by the circulating pump can be supplied to the cooking space and a drain line for discharging the liquid that exits the cooking space. A drain pump is provided at the circulation container in addition to the circulating pump which is able to actively convey the liquid sitting in the collecting tank, together with solids that may be present therein, into the drain line. | 2015-04-02 |
20150090305 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS - A liquid processing apparatus performs a liquid processing on a rotating substrate by supplying a processing liquid. Surrounding members surround a region including an upper space of a cup body surrounding the rotating substrate and provided with an opening above the substrate. An air flow forming portion forms a descending air flow from an upper side of the cup body. A bottom surface portion blocks between the cup body and the surrounding member along a circumferential direction. An exhaust port is provided above the bottom surface portion and outside the cup body to exhaust an atmosphere in a region surrounded by the surrounding members and the bottom surface portion. | 2015-04-02 |