| 15th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20130087122 | GLOW PLUG HEATER CONTROL - Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087123 | DIESEL-GASOLINE HYBRID ENGINE - A diesel-gasoline hybrid engine is constructed with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, without a design change. As a combustion space of a combustion chamber is stratified into a high-concentration EGR space and a relatively low-concentration EGR space, an ignition quality of a low-speed and low-load region is secured to improve combustion, and simultaneously, knocking in a high-low region is suppressed. Furthermore, the amount of NO | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087124 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR INJECTION OF A FUEL MIXTURE IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel system for injection of a fuel mixture in a combustion engine includes an inlet circuit ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087125 | DEMAND VALVE - A fuel system | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087126 | ENRICHING AIR FOR AN ENGINE - There is provided a method of enriching an air supply for an engine, said method comprising conveying pressurised air to a chamber containing a liquid and causing said air to pass through the liquid to enrich the air with one or more additives and then conveying enriched air from the chamber for supply to an engine. Also provided are an engine air supply assembly ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087127 | Power System Comprising An Air Cooled HT EGR Cooler And LT EGR Cooler - Disclosed is a power system comprising an internal combustion engine. A fan is associated with the engine and configured for providing an air flow. The power system further comprises an EGR system having an air cooled, HT EGR cooler configured for cooling recirculated exhaust gas, wherein the HT EGR cooler is positioned downstream of the internal combustion engine. The HT EGR cooler is further positioned such that the air flow travels across the outside of the HT EGR cooler. The EGR system further comprises an air cooled, LT EGR cooler is configured for further cooling at least a portion of the recirculated exhaust gas, wherein the LT EGR cooler is positioned downstream of the HT EGR cooler. The LT EGR cooler is further positioned such that the air flow travels across the outside of the LT EGR cooler. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087128 | INTEGRATED POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VENT - Systems and methods for ventilating engine crankcase gases are described. In one example, crankcase gases flow from a first cylinder bank to a second cylinder bank via tubes placed between exhaust gas manifold runners. The systems and method may improve crankcase gas ventilation. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087129 | GLOW PLUG HEATER CONTROL - Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced to reduce tailpipe emissions. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087130 | FIRING LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR TOY SUBMACHINE GUN - A firing linkage mechanism for submachine gun includes a link biasable forwardly following a forward displacement of a firing pin and an air plug upon striking of a hammer against the firing pin and forcible to return the firing pin and the air plug after the striking action of the hammer, and a stop rod for engaging the link to hold the link, the firing pin and the air plug in position and to stop the link from returning the firing pin and the air plug after the striking action of the hammer and movable by a counterweight set to release the link for stopping a compressed gas from flowing out of a magazine into a bolt when the counterweight set is moved along oblique sliding rail portions of sliding rails in the submachine gun. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087131 | CHANGEUP CONTROLLER FOR BALL THROWING MACHINE - Embodiments provide a ball throwing machine including a motor coupled to a rotary wheel and configured to rotate the rotary wheel at a rotational speed to throw a ball forward toward an athlete. A speed control module may be coupled to the motor and configured to rotate the rotary wheel, via the motor, at a first rotational speed during a fastball setting and a second rotational speed during a changeup setting. The speed control module may determine the second rotational speed based on the first rotational speed so that a ball thrown by the ball throwing machine will arrive in a target zone when the ball throwing machine is in the fastball setting and the changeup setting. In some embodiments, the speed control module may utilize resistive braking to transition the rotary wheel from the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087132 | Systems and Methods For Connecting An Ingot To A Wire Saw - Systems and methods are disclosed for connecting an ingot to a wire saw with an ingot holder, a bond beam, and a bar. The bar has an angled mating surface that engages a recessed surface formed in a slot of the bond beam. Mechanical fasteners are used to connect the tee bar to the ingot holder. The angle of the mating surface with respect to the recessed surface of the slot prevents deformation of the bond beam and prevents compromising the integrity of the adhesive bond between the ingot and the bond beam. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087133 | VENTILATING RANGE HOOD - A ventilating range hood having an interior transverse wall spanning between the side walls of the hood. The transverse wall separates the range hood into a rear chamber and a forward chamber. The transverse wall includes an aperture for allowing communication between the forward and rear chambers and a closure member for selectively opening and closing the aperture. A plate is removably connected to the back wall for covering the rear exhaust opening. In a recirculation only mode, the rear exhaust opening is covered by the removable plate and the closure member is opened so that air drawn into the rear chamber through the air intake flows through the aperture and out the top exhaust opening. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087134 | Cookery Air Purification and Exhaust System - An air filtration and exhaust system is described. The system comprises a microcontroller, a power supply, and a series of sensors that detect the presence of airborne contaminants such as ultra fine particles, smoke, natural gas and radon gas. In the presence of these airborne contaminants, the system is designed to inactivate and prevent operation of nearby food preparation appliances. Once these contaminants have been safely removed, the operation of these appliances is restored. In addition, the ventilation system may be equipped with a purification subassembly, which safely and efficiently removes such containments from the area. The system may also comprise an alarm that is activatable in the presence of these contaminants. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087135 | BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE VENTILATION HOOD ASSEMBLY - A built-in ventilation hood assembly for air exhausting is disclosed. An example built-in ventilation hood assembly may comprise a housing and a retractable hood unit configured to be slidably mounted within the housing. The retractable hood unit may comprise at least one air intake into which air is drawn. The built-in ventilation hood assembly may further comprise a driving unit configured to slide the retractable hood unit out from the housing or slide the retractable hood unit in to the housing, and a ventilation unit being installed within the housing and configured to draw air in through the at least one air intake. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087136 | COOKING GRILL AND BURNER HAVING V-SHAPED FIREBOX - A grill and a burner assembly therefor. The burner assembly utilizes a V-shaped firebox having a V-shaped combustion chamber containment wall, which defines a combustion chamber of significantly reduced volume. The burner assembly can also have a V-shaped outer insulating wall which is positioned outside of the combustion chamber containment wall such that an insulating gap is formed between the inner V-shaped wall and the outer V-shaped wall. A burner element preferably extends longitudinally within the combustion chamber of the firebox above the bottom of the V-shaped combustion chamber containment wall. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087137 | GAS STOVE - A gas stove ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE ARTICULATED ATTACHMENT OF SOLAR REFLECTOR ELEMENTS TO SUPPORTING STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a system for the articulated attachment between a reflector element used in a solar thermal concentration collector and its supporting structure. The system allows the attachment between the reflector mirror and the supporting structure in all its anchoring points without there being stresses of any type due to angular deviations on the reflector. It comprises a main body of attachment ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087139 | SOLAR FIELD LAYOUT AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING HELIOSTATS THEREIN - At least some of the heliostats can be arranged and operated in such a manner that the maintenance vehicle can pass through the solar field along conditional pathways. The arrangement and control of the heliostats to allow access to heliostats by a maintenance vehicle can enable different heliostat patterns as compared with conventional arrangements. In particular, heliostats in one section of the solar field, which may be less geometrically efficient, can be arranged at a higher density as compared to heliostat in another section of the solar field. In addition, the locations of heliostats in various sections of the field can be optimized based on ground coverage as viewed from a vantage point in the solar tower and/or revenue generation without constraining the locations to particular line or arc patterns. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087140 | DEWATERING BIOMASS MATERIAL COMPRISING POLYSACCHARIDE, METHOD FOR EXTRACTING POLYSACCHARIDE FROM BIOMASS MATERIAL, AND DEWATERED BIOMASS MATERIAL - A process for dewatering biomass material comprising polysaccharide and water. The process comprises wetting the biomass material with a wetting composition comprising an alcohol to form a biomass slurry comprising wetted biomass material and a liquid component, mechanically separating a portion of the liquid component from the biomass slurry, and mechanically separating at least a portion of the water from the wetted biomass material. A process for extracting polysaccharide from the biomass material and a dewatered biomass material are also disclosed. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087141 | BACK SUPPORT BELT - A lumbar support belt is disclosed which circumscribes the waist and lower back of a wearer. The lumbar support belt comprises laterally extending panels, which are themselves circumscribed by laterally extending and interlocking wings which increase tension on the waist. The lumbar support belt prevents injuries to a wearer's lumbar, thoracic, and sacral areas of the back, as well to posterior cartilage and epithelial tissue. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087142 | METERED DOSE INHALER - The present invention relates to metered dose inhaler devices for the administration of medicament to patients for inhalation therapy. Particularly, it discloses a metered dose inhaler device for improving medicament compliance by patients. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087143 | AUTOMATIC HUMIDITY CONTROL IN A PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A method of automatically controlling the humidity of a gas stream of a pressure support system ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087144 | CANNABIS DRUG DELIVERY AND MONITORING SYSTEM - This invention relates to a new technology that enables administration of | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087145 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING AT LEAST ONE MEDICAL GAS TO A PATIENT RECEIVING ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION WITH THE AID OF A VENTILATOR - A device and method for administering at least one medical gas (NO) to a patient mechanically ventilated by means of a ventilator. The ventilator produces a constant respiratory gas flow (O | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087146 | VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A ventilator includes a compressor, a storage vessel, a valve assembly communicating with the compressor, the storage vessel, and an inhalation line. A controller directs the valve assembly between a storage configuration where ventilation gas is delivered from the compressor into the storage vessel, and a delivery configuration where ventilation gas is delivered from the storage vessel to the inhalation line. The controller is coupled to a pressure sensor for detecting a first pressure within the storage vessel when the valve assembly is directed to the delivery configuration, and detecting subsequent pressure while ventilation gas is delivered from the storage vessel to the inhalation line, the controller determining the volume of ventilation gas delivered to the patient based at least in part on the difference between the first pressure and the subsequent pressure. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087147 | CUSHION FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087148 | CUSHION FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087149 | CUSHION FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087150 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CALIBRATION IN A POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR - A self-calibrating powered air purifying respirator (PAPR). The PAPR comprises an electric motor mechanically coupled to a blower; an air flow sensor, and a controller coupled to the air flow sensor and to the electric motor. The controller is configured to automatically execute a one-time self-calibration by driving the electric motor to a predefined operation point, receiving an indication from the air flow sensor, determining a reference parameter based on the indication from the air flow sensor, and storing the reference parameter, wherein after completion of the one-time self-calibration the controller controls the electric motor based on the stored reference parameter. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087151 | FULL FACE MASK FOR A PAPR - A full face mask ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087152 | DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ORAL TUBE IN A PATIENT - A device for securing an oral tube, such as an endotracheal tube, positioned in a patient's trachea includes a support surface, such as an open channel, for supporting the tube. First and second arms extend outwardly from the open channel. The first and second arms form an arch having first and second ends. Bite blocks are provided adjacent the first and second arch ends for contacting the patient's teeth or gums, and a receiver for securing the tube against the support surface is likewise provided. A flexible member having first and second ends for looping around the patient's nasal septum is likewise provided. At least one of the ends of the flexible member is received in a retainer and assists in securing the device in position. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087153 | BREATHING SUPPORT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a breathing support device for use in the event of a disaster such as a fire in a building or the like. The breathing support device includes: a connection pipe having any length; an induction pipe connected to one end of the connection pipe; and a supply pipe connected to the other end of the connection pipe, wherein an opening provided in the bottom of the induction pipe is combined with a mesh having a plurality of apertures which is fixed by a fastening piece, and a cover plate is combined to an opening of the supply pipe such that the interior of the supply pipe is sealed by the cover plate and one or more intake/exhaust pipes are combined to the cover plate such that the intake/exhaust pipes communicate to the interior of the supply pipe. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087154 | MOBILE ARM SUPPORT - A support assembly for a portion of a user's body includes a pivotable frame with a top elongated member, a bottom elongated member, a first side member and a second side member, the top elongated member and bottom elongated members each having first and second ends that are pivotably connected to top and bottom ends of the first side member and the second side member, respectively. A support element is operatively connected to the pivotable frame and a tensioner mechanism is adapted to adjust an amount of force required to move the support element relative to the first side member. The tension member is disposed within one of the top and the bottom elongated member and exerts a tensile force parallel to the longitudinal center axis of the one of the top and the bottom elongated member. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087155 | TISSUE CROSSLINKING FOR TREATMENT OF SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - A method of treating snoring and/or OSA in a subject in need of such treatment. The method includes crosslinking proteins of the subject's soft palate tissue or pharynx tissue. The crosslinking can occur by contacting the soft palate or pharynx tissue with a crosslinking reagent. In addition, the crosslinking can occur without heating, contracting or denaturing of the tissue, or any combination thereof. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087156 | Interventional Drape Comprising a Patient Interventional Drape and a Barrier Drape - This invention describes an interventional drape comprising a patient interventional drape for covering a person and with a least one fenestration and a barrier drape attached to said patient interventional drape, where said barrier drape comprises at least one sterile cover where said barrier drape is attached next to said at least one fenestration, thereby providing a sterile procedure area at said fenestration and a non-sterile area at the other side of said barrier drape, whereby a non-sterile person can handle a procedural means such as an ultrasonic transducer in said non-sterile area and provide said procedural means to a healthcare person in said sterile procedure area when needed without any risk of contaminating said sterile procedure area. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087157 | SUPPLEMENT DISPENSING MOUTHGUARD - The supplement dispensing mouthguards disclosed herein include one or more supplement cavities that store a supplement and one or more openings connected to the supplement cavities. The openings receive the supplement into a mouthguard and discharge the supplement from the mouthguard into a user's mouth. The supplement dispensing mouthguards may be worn during physical activity for protection and/or jaw alignment. Once a desired supplement has filled, been inserted, or placed within the mouthguard, the mouthguard is inserted into the user's mouth and the supplement is gradually and safely dispersed into the user's mouth through openings in the mouthguard. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087158 | Medical Restraint Device - A non-behavioral medical restraint which keeps the patient in proper alignment in the bed. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087159 | SWEET CIGAR - A cigar comprises a mouth end; a tobacco section comprising tobacco material; at least one sweetener dispersed throughout the tobacco section; and/or a flavor potentiator and/or a taste modifier on an outer surface of the mouth end for enhancing the sweet taste of the cigar. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087160 | ELECTRONIC PIPE PERSONAL VAPORIZER WITH CONCEALED REMOVABLE ATOMIZER/ CARTOMIZER - A porous ceramic atomized cartridge contains a heating element, a porous ceramic wick, and the liquid to be vaporized removably concealed within the body of an electronic simulated smoking pipe. Adjustment of the spacing of a circular disc heating element relative to the porous ceramic wick adjusts the level of atomization. All components are easily removable and replaceable and cleaned. A bowl of the pipe is used as an open battery chamber to allow any battery fumes to escape and allow easy removal and replacement of the battery. A conductive contact arm pivots between contact with the battery and the pipe body to control power. Vapor is activated by a manual push button switch or an automatic sound activated switch responsive to the puffing sound of a user. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087161 | ALTERNATING PATTERNS IN CIGARETTE WRAPPER, SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD - A cigarette wrapper includes transversely extending banded regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The banded regions may be applied in a one or more application of a printing composition that may be an aqueous starch solution also containing an anti-wrinkling agent such as propylene glycol, and calcium carbonate. The pattern of banded regions may be bands or stripes and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The banded regions may be solid or contain any number of cross-web and/or longitudinal discontinuities. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087162 | Grooming Station - A hand grooming station, specifically for nails, which permits a user to paint, polish or otherwise groom his or her fingernails in a comfortable and unobtrusive manner via an elevated ramp while care products are easily recognizable and organized. In addition, the base is formed with a curvature and structural support to provide stability while a lip relates to a raised edge to contain spillage. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087163 | Combination Nail Care System - A multi purpose fluid container for an integrated makeup kit, particularly an integrated nail makeup kit, nail polish, a polish applicator brush, nail file, nail polish remover solvent, and nail polish remover pads are combined in a convenient size and shape for facile transport in a modestly sized purse or handbag, but which can quickly and easily be separated into a nail polish applicator bottle with brush, a nail file, and a jar containing a plurality of nail polish remover pads saturated with solvent. When separated, the bottles and jar can rest on a flat surface, or be readily held in one's hand, such that the bottles and jar can be used independently of each other, in any sequence or order, without danger of spillage or contamination, and the nail file can be utilized independently from the bottle and jar. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087164 | Haircut Assistance Device - A haircut assistance device includes a shield portion configured to extend circumferentially between a first edge and a second edge along a face portion of a head and extend longitudinally between a top portion and a bottom portion along the face portion of the head. The shield portion defines a set of grooves, the set of grooves including a set of horizontal grooves extending between the first edge of the shield portion and the second edge of the shield portion, a first set of arcuate grooves extending between the top portion and the first edge of the shield portion, and a second set of arcuate grooves extending between the top portion and the second edge of the shield portion. The haircut assistance device includes a support device carried by the shield portion, the support device configured to secure the shield portion to the head. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087165 | SEALING RING STRUCTURE OF A COSMETIC CONTAINER - The present invention can magnify a sealing characteristic and prevent deformation of hard rubber by coupling a container body with a rib formed on an external cap and through double-injection molding by an elastomer having a different elastic restoring force from the hard rubber charged and hardened in an injection concave groove of a support body that accommodates an internal container, in order to maximize product reliability by improving a sealing structure of a make-up base container or a cosmetic container and providing a clear air-tight effect since the sealing structure cannot be transformed even in case of long-term use. Further, the invention provides regular and firm adhesion without the unequal distribution of the coupling intensity between internal sealing members when the external cap is closed, such that superior sealing performance is accomplished even in case of long-term use and an aesthetic point on the appearance is increased since an opening and closing means is not necessary, and further, it is possible to solve the unstable storage state which is caused when the opening and closing means is equipped. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087166 | In-Situ Reactor Cleaning in High Productivity Combinatorial System - The present invention discloses a cleaning process, utilizing a gas flow to an interior of a hollow object in a fluid ambient. After capping the object to seal off the interior volume, gas is introduced to the object interior. The pressure is built up within the object interior, loosening the seal. The gas pressure is released, and the seal returns. The vibration caused by the cycling of gas pressure can be used to perform cleaning of particles adhering to the object. The cleaning process can be used in a combinatorial processing system, enabling in-situ cleaning of process reactor assemblies. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087167 | TUNABLE SURFACTANTS IN DAMPENING FLUIDS FOR DIGITAL OFFSET INK PRINTING APPLICATIONS - A dampening fluid useful in offset ink printing applications contains water and a surfactant whose structure can be altered. The alteration in structure aids in reducing accumulation of the surfactant on the surface of an imaging member. The surfactant can be decomposed, switched between cis-trans states, or polymerizable with ink that is subsequently placed on the surface. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087168 | Roof Debris Removal Apparatus and Method of Use - A roof debris removal apparatus comprising a generally rectangular platform with a plurality of omnidirectional rollers disposed at the bottom corners thereof, with a telescopic pole connected to the platform for manipulating the apparatus in multiple directions across a roof surface by an operator standing on the ground. A leaf blower, floor dryer or a water jet mechanism is secured to the platform, and a power source is connected to the leaf blower, floor dryer or a water jet mechanism. The apparatus is utilized to remove debris, such as leaves and twigs, from a roof surface. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087169 | REAR WASHER FLUID ENABLE/DISABLE - A method and apparatus for preventing the dispensing of a washer fluid onto a rear windshield upon detecting the disablement of the rear wiper arm is provided. The disablement of the rear wiper arm may be caused by the movement of the rear windshield from a fully closed position to an open position. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LABELS FROM WINE AND BEVERAGE BOTTLES - There is provided a system for removing a glued-on label from a wine bottle or other container, comprising in spatial sequence a brushing station for dry-brushing the container surface, a solvent station for applying a liquid solvent for removal of adhesive from the container surface, a container support, a drive for imparting relative motion between the brush and a containers when aligned with the brushing station, and a indexing system for imparting relative motion between the container support and stations whereby each of said containers on said support is brought into alignment and contact with the respective stations for sequential mechanical and solvent-based label removing steps. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087171 | Flash Vortex Brush Device and Method - Flash vortex brush cleaning apparatus is provided which comprises a device and method for cleaning inner channels of boreholes which have been drilled or cored within solid substrates, particularly, concrete, masonry, grout, where the boreholes are to be used to bond adhesive anchors therein. Flash vortex brush device comprises a straight tubular shaft; a coil cleaning brush. Tubular shaft includes a first end including an open inlet; opposing second end including an open outlet; first end including a connector element. Coil cleaning brush includes bristles secured in channel affixed wound proximate to second end of shaft developed of pitch to form an open wound coil. Connector element provides removable attaching means to a variety of pre-existing nozzles. For rapid efficient cleaning, first embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with air nozzle; second embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with water nozzle. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087172 | Rotor Housing For A Milling Device For Soil Processing, Milling Device, And Method For Cleaning A Rotor Housing - The present invention relates to a rotor housing for a milling device for soil processing, in particular, for a road milling machine, a recycler, or a stabilizer, having a cleaning apparatus, with an interior open toward the ground for receiving a milling rotor, comprising two side walls, one front wall, and one rear wall, the side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall delimiting the interior to the outside, comprising an internally arranged cleaning strip. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a milling device with a rotor housing having such a cleaning apparatus and a method for cleaning a rotor housing. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087173 | DISHWASHER DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH TIMED DELAY - A dishwasher includes an auxiliary dispenser assembly used in conjunction with an auxiliary spray unit, preferably to create an intensified wash zone in the washing chamber. The dispenser assembly includes a container partitioned into a prefill chamber and an additive chamber. A washing fluid inlet leads into the prefill chamber, which is also provided with a calibrated drain hole. During at least one stage of a washing operation, a portion of the washing fluid delivered to the auxiliary spray unit is diverted and forced to flow into the prefill chamber, fill the prefill chamber, overflow into the additive chamber and exit the dispenser assembly with additional washing agent. During other stages or between stages, any washing fluid entering the inlet is directed out the drain hole so as to not reach the additive chamber. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087174 | METHODS FOR IN-SITU CHAMBER CLEAN UTILIZED IN AN ETCHING PROCESSING CHAMBER - Embodiments of the invention include methods for in-situ chamber dry cleaning a plasma processing chamber utilized for gate structure fabrication process in semiconductor devices. In one embodiment, a method for in-situ chamber dry clean includes supplying a first cleaning gas including at least a boron containing gas into a processing chamber in absence of a substrate disposed therein, supplying a second cleaning gas including at least a halogen containing gas into the processing chamber in absence of the substrate, and supplying a third cleaning gas including at least an oxygen containing gas into the processing chamber in absence of the substrate. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087175 | Aircraft Washing System - A vehicle maintenance system is disclosed having a power unit, a pump, a foam generator, an air compressor, first and second fluid tanks, a hose reel assembly, a wash gun assembly and a support member. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087176 | SYSTEM FOR SANITIZING SHOPPING CARTS - An apparatus and method is disclosed for systematically disinfecting shopping carts and other containers utilized in grocery stores by consumers to temporarily carry food items while shopping. The system consists of a hollow, inverted U-shaped housing that defines a cart passageway through which a shopping cart may be passed and disinfected. The system includes internal electrical elements, a fluid reservoir, a pump that pumps disinfecting fluid to several nozzles, a rechargeable battery, and is on wheels so that the system may be operated in an area of choosing independent from a power outlet. For disinfecting, carts are positioned in front of the cart passageway and pushed through while nozzles positioned in the cart passageway are actuated. A fine mist of disinfecting fluid envelopes all surfaces of the cart as it passes through the cart passageway, thereby sanitizing the entire surface area of the cart without accumulating residue. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087177 | Handheld or Attachable Visor - A handheld or attachable visor comprises a bottom stand, an adjustable stand, a top shade, a lower shade. The bottom stand connects the handheld or attachable visor to different type of handles. The adjustable stand comprises an inner pole and an outer pole. The inner pole comprises a spring-loaded button which locks the outer pole upon the user's preference to adjust the height of the handheld or attachable visor. The top shade comprises a plurality of ribs, plurality of panels and plurality of couplings. The lower shade comprises a plurality of fastening means. The lower shade is attached to the top shade from the edges of the top shade. The lower shade can be detached from the top shade at any given moment. The lower shade also can be fold away and secured from the plurality of couplings and the plurality of fastening means. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087178 | PORTABLE UNIVERSAL PICKUP BED HUNTING BLIND - A portable hunting or wildlife observation structure is designed to fit to the bed of most pickup trucks. All components of the structure may be stored inside a lockable storage case, which also acts as a bed width adjustable bench seat for the user when the structure is assembled. The structure's five-sided structure may incorporate height adjustable shooting bars and a roof structure. A weatherproof camouflage material provides a surround and roof cover for the structure. Separate weatherproof camouflage material may be magnetically attached to conceal the truck. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087179 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE - Provided is a thermoelectric module applied to an energy storage device cooling system to increase the cooling efficiency. The thermoelectric module includes P-type thermoelectric elements and N-type thermoelectric elements disposed alternately, a metal electrode provided between each P-type thermoelectric element and each N-type thermoelectric element, a heat absorbing plate connected to a bottom side of the metal electrode located between the P-type thermoelectric element and the N-type thermoelectric element, and a heat emitting plate connected to a top side of the metal electrode located between the N-type thermoelectric element and the P-type thermoelectric element. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087180 | WEARABLE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR SYSTEM - A wearable thermoelectric generator system thermoelectric generator may include a thermoelectric generator, a heat collector, and a heat exchanger. The heat collector may be configured to be placed in contact with a skin surface of a wearer. The heat exchanger may be configured to be exposed to ambient air. The thermoelectric generator may be mounted between the heat collector and the heat exchanger. The thermoelectric generator may be electrically connected to a load. The load may be packaged separately from the thermoelectric generator. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087181 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE HAVING BACKSIDE-CONTACTED SEMICONDUCTOR CELLS - A method for producing a photovoltaic module having backside-contacted semiconductor cells which have contact regions provided on a contact side, the method including providing a non-conducting foil-type substrate, placing the contact sides of the semiconductor cells on the substrate, implementing laser drilling which penetrates the substrate to produce openings in the contact regions of the contact sides of the semiconductor cells, depositing a contacting means on the substrate to fill the openings and to form a contacting layer extending on the substrate. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087182 | SOLAR CELLS ARRANGEMENT - A solar energy conversion system is presented. The system comprises at least one waveguide arrangement having at least one light input respectively. The waveguide arrangement comprises a core unit for passing input solar radiation therethrough and a cladding material arrangement interfacing with the core therealong. The cladding material arrangement is configured as an array of spaced-apart solar cells arranged along the core unit and having different optical absorption ranges, such that an interface between the waveguide core and the cladding arrangement spectrally splits the photons of the input solar radiation by causing the photons of different wavelengths, while passing through the core unit, to be successively absorbed and thereby converted into electricity by the successive solar cells of said array. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087183 | SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND SOLAR ENERGY GENERATOR DEVICE COMPRISING THE SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087184 | INTEGRATED CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAICS AND WATER HEATER - An energy device includes a solar concentrator that concentrates at least 20 suns on a predetermined spot; a solar cell positioned on the predetermined spot to receive concentrated solar energy from the solar concentrator; and a water heater pipe thermally coupled to the solar cell to remove heat from the solar cell. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087185 | SILICON RIBBON, SPHERICAL SILICON, SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON RIBBON, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SPHERICAL SILICON - Disclosed are a silicon ribbon and spherical silicon directly fabricated from a melt, wherein a nitrogen concentration of the silicon ribbon and the spherical silicon is 5×10 | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087186 | Photovoltaic module carrier - A novel PV module carrier and methods of use provide protection for PV modules during transportation, field handling, and assembly with racking systems. The carrier contains elements of a racking system to allow for quicker installation in the field. The PV module carrier reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for frame elements, while reducing field installation time and labor cost for system installation. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087187 | CIGS TYPE SOLAR CELL AND SUBSTRATE FOR CIGS TYPE SOLAR CELL - A GIGS type solar cell comprising; an insulative supporting substrate; a rear surface electrode layer provided on the insulative supporting substrate; a GIGS layer provided on the rear surface electrode layer; a buffer layer provided on the GIGS layer; and a transparent front surface electrode layer provided on the buffer layer; the solar cell further comprising an alkali metal supply layer provided between the insulative supporting substrate and the rear surface electrode layer or provided between the rear surface electrode layer and the GIGS layer, or between the insulative supporting substrate and the rear surface electrode layer and between the rear surface electrode layer and the GIGS layer; and the alkali metal supply layer containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a LiNbO | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087188 | Photovoltaic Cell Comprising A Thin Lamina Having A Rear Junction And Method Of Making - Fabrication of a photovoltaic cell comprising a thin semiconductor lamina may require additional processing after the semiconductor lamina is bonded to a receiver. To minimize high-temperature steps after bonding, the p-n junction is formed at the back of the cell, at the bonded surface. In some embodiments, the front surface of the semiconductor lamina is not doped or is locally doped using low-temperature methods. The base resistivity of the photovoltaic cell may be reduced, allowing a front surface field to be reduced or omitted. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087189 | METHOD OF CREATING TWO DIMENSIONAL DOPING PATTERNS IN SOLAR CELLS - An improved method of fabricating an interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cell is disclosed. A first mask is used to perform a patterned ion implantation of n-type dopant to create the back surface field. A second mask is then used to create the p-type emitter on the same surface. The second mask may be aligned to the n-type implant, and may be used in a plurality of orientations to create the desired p-type emitter. In some embodiments, a p-type blanket implant is performed as well. In some embodiments, a doping gradient is created. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087190 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - This disclosure provides photovoltaic apparatus and methods of forming the same. In one implementation, a photovoltaic device includes an anode contact structure, a cathode contact structure, and an inorganic solar cell disposed between the anode and cathode contact structures. The inorganic solar cell includes a p-type photovoltaic layer, an n-type photovoltaic layer, and one or more minority carrier blocking layers for improving the efficiency of the solar cell by preventing minority carriers within the solar cell from reaching interface recombination surfaces associated with the anode and cathode contact structures. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087191 | POINT-CONTACT SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE - A point-contact solar cell structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a front electrode, a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer, and a rear electrode. The semiconductor substrate includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and an emitter layer, a base layer, and a plurality of locally doped regions located between the upper surface and the lower surface. The plurality of locally doped regions is located on the lower surface at intervals. The second passivation layer is located on the lower surface, and has a plurality of openings disposed respectively corresponding to the locally doped regions. The rear electrode is located on one side of the second passivation layer opposite to the semiconductor substrate, and passes through the second passivation layer via the openings to contact the locally doped regions. The width of at least one opening corresponding to the front electrode is greater than that of the remaining openings. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087192 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device, and a method of fabricating the same are provided. Here, a base portion and an emitter portion are formed on a surface of a semiconductor substrate. An insulation layer is formed on the base portion and the emitter portion. The insulation layer has a plurality of vias to partially expose the base portion and the emitter portion. A first electrode is formed to contact a region of the emitter portion through at least one of the vias, and a second electrode is formed to contact a region of the base portion through at least another one of the vias. Then, a dicing line is set at a bus electrode portion of the second electrode, and the semiconductor substrate is split into at least two photovoltaic devices at the base portion along the dicing line. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087193 | SOLAR CELL UNIT - A solar cell unit ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087194 | SILICON MULTILAYER ANTI-REFLECTIVE FILM WITH GRADUALLY VARYING REFRACTIVE INDEX AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND SOLAR CELL HAVING SAME AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a silicon multilayer anti-reflective film with a gradually varying refractive index and a manufacturing method therefor, and a solar cell having the same and a manufacturing method therefor, wherein: the refractive index of a silicon thin film is adjusted by depositing silicon on a semiconductor or glass substrate with a slight tilt; and an anti-reflective film with a gradually varying refractive index is implemented using a silicon multi-layer film in which multi-layer film are stacked with different tilt angles. In addition, the silicon multilayer anti-reflective film according to the present invention is applied to a silicon solar cell, thereby suppressing reflection in the inside of the solar cell and providing an excellent heat radiation characteristic using a high heat transfer coefficient. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087195 | SILICON SOLAR CELL WITH BACK SURFACE FIELD - A solar cell and method of fabrication are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises depositing a first doped amorphous silicon layer on a first surface of a silicon substrate, depositing a second doped amorphous silicon layer on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The second doped amorphous silicon layer is doped oppositely from the first doped amorphous silicon layer. An anneal is performed to transform the first doped amorphous silicon layer and second doped amorphous silicon layer to crystalline silicon layers. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087196 | Photonic Energy Concentrators Arranged on Plural Levels - Apparatus and methods related to solar energy are provided. Light concentrators are mechanically coupled and arranged as respective groups within a system. Groups are disposed along upper and lower levels. Lower level groups are aligned with respective gaps defined between upper level groups. Angular positioning of the light concentrators tracks the motion of the sun, resulting in varying gap widths. Light concentrators on the lower level receive varying amounts of sunlight accordingly, yet contribute to the overall energy yield from the system. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087197 | CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL PACKAGING USING LAMINATED SUBSTRATES AND AN OPEN WINDOW OVERMOLDING PROCESS - A method of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) packaging of a semiconductor solar cell for converting solar energy into electricity. The method includes affixing a photovoltaic device to a laminated substrate structure that is obtained by an additive or subtractive lamination process, attaching a photovoltaic device to a mounting paddle of the laminated substrate structure, connecting wire bonding of the photovoltaic device to leads of the laminated substrate structure, and applying overmold material to affix the photovoltaic device to the mounting paddle. During the application of the overmold material, a portion of the photovoltaic device is exposed to allow for the collection of the solar energy. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087198 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Heterogeneous Polyolefin Copolymer and Optionally Silane - An electronic device module comprising:
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| 20130087199 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Long Chain Branched (LCB), Block or Interconnected Copolymers of Ethylene and Optionally Silane - An electronic device module is disclosed comprising:
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| 20130087200 | ENHANCED THIN FILM SOLAR CELL PERFORMANCE USING TEXTURED REAR REFLECTORS - Back reflector arrays are applied to the surface distal to the incident light receiving surface of a thin film solar cell to increase its efficiency by altering the reflected light path and thereby increasing the path length of light through the active layer of the solar cell. The back reflector is an array of features of micrometer proportions. The feature may be concave or convex features such as hemispheres, hemi-ellipsoids, partial-spheres, partial-ellipsoids, or combinations thereof The feature may be pyramidal. A method of forming the back reflector array is by forming an array of features from a photocurable resin, subsequent curing the resin and metalizing the cured resin to render the surface reflective. The photocurable resin can be applied by inkjet printing or rolling or stamping with a mold. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087201 | PRODUCTION OF SOLAR CELL MODULES - The invention relates to the use of a) at least one (poly)alkyl(meth)acrylate and b) at least one compound according to formula (I), wherein the radicals R | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087202 | ELECTRON DONATING POLYMER AND ORGANIC SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - A polymer, and an organic solar cell including the polymer, include a repeating unit A represented by Chemical Formula 1, and a repeating unit B represented by Chemical Formula 2. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087203 | METAL COMPLEX DYE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - A metal complex dye, containing a ligand LL1 having a structure represented by Formula (I): | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087204 | Pressure Correcting Distributor For Heating and Cooling Systems - A distributor assembly has a distributor extending along a central axis between a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The distributor has a flow passage extending from the first end of the distributor and a plurality of feeder ports extending from the second end of the distributor to the flow passage and each feeder port is in fluid communication with the flow passage. Each feeder port extends along a central axis from a first end at the flow passage to a second end at the second end of the distributor and each feeder port comprises a first axial segment and a second axial segment, the first axial segment being connected between the flow passage and the second axial segment and the second axial segment being connected between the first axial segment and the second end of the distributor. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087205 | Expandable garden hose - A flexible garden hose having an inner tube member made from elastic material and an outer tube member made from a non-elastic material. The inner tube member is secured to the outer tube member only at an inlet coupler and an outlet coupler. The inlet coupler is constructed to secure to a water supply provided from a conventional household water spigot. The outlet coupler is coupled to a flow restrictor allowing the inner tube member to equalize in pressure with pressurized water received from the water supply. Pressurized water expands the elongated inner tube member longitudinally along a length of the inner tube member and laterally across a width of the inner tube member thereby substantially increasing the length of the hose to an expanded condition wherein the hose contracts to a substantially decreased length when there is a decrease in pressurized water. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087206 | SAMPLE CARRIER - A micro channel device includes at least one sample processing region ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087207 | PIPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH HYDROPHOBIC WALL - A pipe system comprising a pipe comprising an exterior of the system, the pipe comprising an inner pipe wall; a hydrophobic layer interior to the inner pipe wall; and a liquid interior to the hydrophobic layer and interior to the inner pipe wall, the liquid comprising water and one or more hydrocarbons. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087208 | SPECIFIC GRAVITY VALVE FOR A PRODUCTION TANK - A production tank with a tank body has an oil outlet and a water outlet in combination with specific gravity valves. A specific gravity valve is mounted to each outlet. Each specific gravity valve has a floating valve member, a valve seat associated with the valve member and a valve member retainer. The valve member retainer retains the valve member and permits limited vertical movement of the valve member between an open position, away from the valve seat, and a closed position where the valve member directly engages with the valve seat. In the open position, fluid may flow through the outlets and, in the closed position, fluid flow through the outlets is prevented. On the oil outlet, the valve member retainer retains the valve member above the fluid outlet and, on the water outlet, the valve member retainer retains the valve member below the fluid outlet. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087209 | STEERING CONTROL UNIT AND ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC STEERING LOAD SENSE CONTROL - An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a steering system having first and second steering circuits in fluid communication with a fluid actuator wherein the steering circuits are disposed in parallel to each other. The second steering circuit includes a proportional valve having a load-sense feature in selective fluid communication with a load-sense connection and the first steering circuit. The load-sense feature is open to the first steering circuit when the proportional valve is in a neutral position and closed to the first steering circuit when the proportional valve is moved to a first or second steering position. When the proportional valve is actuated from the neutral position to the first or second steering position the movement of the proportional valve closes the load sense feature from the first steering circuit and operates to deactivate the first steering circuit. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087210 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONVEYING FLUIDS INTO THE TREATMENT UNIT OF A MEDICAL TREATMENT APPARATUS, IN PARTICULAR INTO THE DIALYZER OF A DIALYSIS APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a device and method for conveying fluids into the treatment unit of a medical treatment apparatus. The device and method according to the present invention are based on the fact that the fluid with which the treatment unit is supplied, circulates in a fluid circuit including the treatment unit. To balance fresh and used fluid fed to the treatment unit or conveyed from the treatment unit, a balancing unit with a balancing chamber is used, which can be incorporated into the fluid circuit including the treatment unit. It is thus possible to supply the fluid circuit continuously with fresh fluid or to carry away used fluid continuously from the fluid circuit. The supply and discharge of fresh and used fluid can take place at a different flow rate from the flow rate at which the fluid circulates in the fluid circuit via the treatment unit. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087211 | VALVE - A valve includes a generally cylindrical housing including first and second end portions that are offset from each other along a longitudinal axis of the generally cylindrical housing. First and second inlet ports are arranged on one of said first or second end portions, and at least one outlet port is arranged on one of said first or second end portions. A disk is disposed in the generally cylindrical housing and is configured to independently control both mixing and flow rate of fluid flowing into at least one of the first and second inlet ports. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087212 | DRAIN ADAPTOR AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING WATER FROM A HOSE - A drain adaptor comprises a drain plate having a plurality of drainage apertures defined therethrough, with the drain plate being registrable with a floor drain in a floor. The drain plate has an upstream side and a downstream side, and at least one conduit extends from the upstream side of the drain plate. Each conduit has at least one fluid communication passage therethrough extending through the drain plate for guiding fluid through the drain plate, and the each conduit also has at least one receptacle located upstream of the drain plate for receiving the end of a hose. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087213 | Pig Receiver Assembly - A pig receiver and method retrieve pigs in pipeline pigging operations. In one embodiment, a pig receiver includes a pig receiver unit. The pig receiver also includes a pig gate valve assembly disposed on the pig receiving unit. The pig gate valve assembly includes a gate valve. The pig gate valve assembly also includes a first actuator and a second actuator. The pig gate valve assembly further includes a cylinder guide. In addition, the pig gate valve assembly includes a tie bar. Actuation of the tie bar actuates the gate valve. An end of the tie bar is attached to the first actuator, and an opposing end of the tie bar is attached to the second actuator. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087214 | SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST EXCESS TEMPERATURE - The invention relates to a safety device for containers loaded by gas pressure. Said safety device ( | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087215 | GAS SAFETY DEVICE - A gas safety device is provided. An electronic valve connected to a thermocouple is closed to cut off the gas supply when the temperature of radiant heat directly emitted from a surface of a vessel exceeds a preset temperature level while the vessel is heated through the spark ignition of a burner, thereby preventing risks of overheating and thus fire caused due to a user's carelessness when the user cooks the food. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087216 | Leaf Blower Apparatus Attachment - The Leaf Blower Apparatus Attachment is an attachable apparatus that converts a portable leaf blower machine into a “Dry Materials” distribution unit. The flow of the dry materials is gauged by the open/close slide release handle, which is molded or fitted to the drop box. Gravity is utilized allowing dry materials within the container to be emitted via the hollow tube utilizing the angled drop lip that creates aerodynamic airflow releasing all dry materials via the open end of the hollowed tube for even distribution of said dry materials. When filling the Leaf Blower Apparatus Attachment container it rests steadily on two legs. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING FLUIDS - A fluids management apparatus is disclosed herein that enables management of multiple volumes of different fluids when drilling and/or producing oil and/or gas with an oil and gas well drilling platform. The apparatus includes a structural, transportable frame that has upper and lower reservoir sections, each with a plurality of tanks for holding fluid. The upper reservoir section is easily lifted and transported, such as by crane. A docking station on the lower reservoir section is receptive of the upper reservoir section. A piping system enables a selected fluid volume contained in a tank of the upper reservoir section to be selectively transmitted to a selected tank of the lower reservoir section. The lower reservoir section has its own piping system that enables a user to withdraw fluid from any selected one of its tanks. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087218 | ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE OF FAUCET CONTROL HANDLE - An assembly structure of a faucet control handle that used in different sizes of water control bases includes a control handle and an adjustable unit, wherein a receiving space of the control handle has a first and a second wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the receiving space. The adjustable unit has an adjustable base, a clamping piece and an adjustable element, wherein the adjustable base has a connecting hole that forms a wedging edge at one end thereof, and the clamping piece that can be adjusted is formed facing the wedging edge. Since the control handle's receiving space has the adjustable unit, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes of water control sticks to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087219 | METHOD OF HEATING GAS TURBINE INLET - An air inlet system delivers a flow of air. The system included a temperature controlling section configured to alter temperature of the air flow. The temperature controlling section imparts a temperature variation distribution across different portions of the air flow. The system also includes a transition section, one or more flow diverters, one or more screens and/or a flow splitter to cause mixing of the different, temperature variant portions of the air flow and reduce the temperature variation distribution. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087220 | SPECIFIC GRAVITY VALVE - A specific gravity valve, has a floating valve member with a specific gravity that is less than the specific gravity of a first liquid and greater than the specific gravity of a second, heavier liquid. A valve seat is associated with the floating valve member. A valve member retainer retains the floating valve member and permits limited vertical movement of the floating valve member between an open position away from the valve seat and a closed position engaged with the valve seat, such that in the open position, fluid flow through the respective outlet is permitted, and in the closed position, fluid flow through the respective outlet is prevented. The specific gravity valve may be used with a production tank to prevent an unintended draw off of the wrong fluid component in the tank. | 2013-04-11 |
| 20130087221 | ADJUSTABLE POWER STEERING FLUID PUMP VALVE - A power steering fluid pump valve may include a body and a metering plunger. The body may have an inlet, an outlet, and a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet for power steering fluid-flow therethrough. The metering plunger may be partly or more located in the passage. In use, the metering plunger may be adjusted to different positions in the passage to change the volumetric flow rate of power steering fluid-flow through the body's outlet. | 2013-04-11 |
