| 16th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20140102511 | ASSEMBLY FOR COLLECTING LIGHT - Disclosed is a novel solar collecting assembly that in which more than one mirror and/or photovoltaic is linked mechanically so that many mirrors share a few actuators, rather than equipping each mirror with individual actuators. One example includes a set of structures, such as poles or pipes. Each of the support structures has a first end and a second end, and each of the support structures is associated with at least one solar collecting assembly. A first set of cables is arranged to move the solar collecting assemblies in a first direction, each of the first set of cables includes a set of first alignment fittings disposed thereon. The first end of each of the solar collecting assemblies is attached to one of the first alignment fittings in the first set of cables. A second set of cables arranged to move the solar collecting assemblies in a second direction. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102512 | SELF BALLASTED CELESTIAL TRACKING APPARATUS - The invention is a wind resistant celestial tracking apparatus that uses gravitational forces acting on the moving elements of the structure to provide overturning resistance. A molded self curing compound, such as reinforced concrete, is used as the structural material that provides the mass, and thus the gravitational overturning resistance that reduces or eliminates the need for a massive ballasted or dug-in foundation. The combination of these features potentially lowers cost significantly over that of tracking apparatuses found in prior art. The invention is appropriate for use in any celestial tracking application with any number of axes of motion, but is particularly useful in two axis solar energy collection systems. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102513 | Non-Parabolic Solar Concentration to an Area of Controlled Flux Density Conversion System - A solar conversion system with a solar collector that is shaped to focus reflected sunlight along an area with a substantially constant flux density. The area shape can be resemble a rectangular, square, circular, or other shape. Included with the system is a solar conversion module having a photovoltaic cell that is alignable with the area. The cell converts the focused reflected sunlight into electrical energy when aligned with the area. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102514 | SOLAR CELL MODULE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - Disclosed herein is a solar cell module support assembly including a solar cell module and a frame supporting the solar cell module, a drive motor and a power transmission unit transmitting power of the drive motor so as to support frame and change disposition angle and disposition direction of the frame, a motion conversion unit to convert rotating motion of the power transmission unit into rotating motion and vertical motion of the frame, first connection support units connecting upper and lower portions of the rear surface of the frame, and second connection support units connecting the first connection support units to the motion conversion unit. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102515 | SOLAR MODULE - A solar module with improved output characteristics is provided. Between adjacent solar cells ( | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102516 | Circumferential Frame for Attachment to an Edge of a Photovoltaic Module - The present invention provides a circumferential frame for attachment to an edge of a photovoltaic module, which utilizes an adhesive method to achieve the attachment between the circumferential frame and the edge of the photovoltaic module without the aids of fastening means and such that the overall weight and size of the frame as well as the supporting stand can be reduced while the load bearing of houses can be reduced and photovoltaic modules of greater sizes or surface areas can be installed for practical purposes. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102517 | Assembly for Supporting and Grounding Solar Panels - In various representative aspects, an assembly for supporting and penetrating metallic solar panel frames to provide a grounding path between the panels, holding ballast of various masses to stabilize the solar panels, and allowing the solar panels to tilt to an adjustable angle is disclosed herein. The assembly has a support member with a pair of vertical components, a ballast holder and a mounting member with at least a raised portion to penetrate a surface of a solar panel and form a grounding path between the assembly and the solar panel. The mass of ballast is adjustable by placing various number of ballast blocks in the ballast holder to stabilize the attached solar panel. The mounting member is pivotally coupled to at least one of the vertical components of the support member so that the angle between the solar panel and the assembly may be adjusted. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102518 | WIND UPLIFT-RESISTANT PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING ELEMENTS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEMS - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage; and wind clip and ledge features configured to prevent against wind uplift of the photovoltaic roofing elements when installed. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102519 | Roof Integrated Solar Panel System with Ridge Mounted Micro Inverters - A solar panel system includes a plurality of solar modules that produce DC electrical energy when exposed to sunlight. Each of the solar modules includes a frame, a photovoltaic panel mounted to the frame, and an electrical coupling for outputting the DC electrical energy from the photovoltaic panel. The solar modules are mounted to the deck of a roof having a ridge and a ridge vent extending at least partially along and covering the ridge of the roof. One or more micro-inverters is located beneath the ridge vent and each is electrically connected to a bank of two or more solar modules selected from the plurality of solar modules. The micro-inverters on the roof convert the DC electrical energy produced by the photovoltaic panels to AC electrical energy, and the AC electrical energy is aggregated from the micro-inverters and delivered to a remote electrical system. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102520 | TRANSPARENT CONTACTS FOR STACKED COMPOUND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A microsystems-enabled multi-junction photovoltaic (MEM-PV) cell includes a first photovoltaic cell having a first junction, the first photovoltaic cell including a first semiconductor material employed to form the first junction, the first semiconductor material having a first bandgap. The MEM-PV cell also includes a second photovoltaic cell comprising a second junction. The second photovoltaic cell comprises a second semiconductor material employed to form the second junction, the second semiconductor material having a second bandgap that is less than the first bandgap, the second photovoltaic cell further comprising a first contact layer disposed between the first junction of the first photovoltaic cell and the second junction of the second photovoltaic cell, the first contact layer composed of a third semiconductor material having a third bandgap, the third bandgap being greater than or equal to the first bandgap. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102521 | THIN FILM SILICON SOLAR CELL - Provided is a thin film silicon solar cell including a first optical absorption layer, a first transparent electrode disposed in a surface of the first optical absorption layer, a first transparent substrate covering the first transparent electrode, a second transparent electrode disposed another surface of the first optical absorption layer, and a second transparent substrate covering the second transparent electrode, wherein the first optical absorption layer has a thickness of about 500 Å to about 2000 Å. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102522 | A-SI:H ABSORBER LAYER FOR A-SI SINGLE- AND MULTIJUNCTION THIN FILM SILICON SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell, comprising the sequential steps of a) depositing a positively doped Si layer ( | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102523 | HYBRID SOLAR CELL CONTACT - A solar cell and a method of forming a solar cell comprising: a semiconductor body having a p-n junction located between a front (light receiving) semiconductor region and a back (non-light receiving) semiconductor region; a dielectric layer extending over a front surface of the front semiconductor region; one or more elongate semiconductor fingers formed on the front surface of the front semiconductor region, the semiconductor fingers being exposed through the dielectric layer, more heavily doped than the remainder of the front semiconductor region and of the same dopant polarity; one or more elongate plated contacts formed to self align with and at least partially cover the semiconductor fingers; one or more metal collection fingers extending over the dielectric layer, generally transversely to the plated contacts. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102524 | NOVEL ELECTRON COLLECTORS FOR SILICON PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a solar cell. The solar cell includes a base layer comprising crystalline Si (c-Si), an electron collector situated on a first side of the base layer, and a hole collector situated on a second side of the base layer, which is opposite the first side. The electron collector includes a quantum-tunneling-barrier (QTB) layer situated adjacent to the base layer and a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) layer situated adjacent to the QTB layer. The TCO layer has a work function of less than 4.2 eV. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102525 | DYE-SENSITIZED TYPE SOLAR CELL - A dye-sensitized solar cell includes: a collective electrode having a light-transmitting function, a photoelectrode to be electrically connected to the collective electrode and being a semiconductor layer having a dye adsorbed thereon, and a counter electrode apart from the photoelectrode arranged in the interior of a tube-shaped vessel formed of a transparent glass; glass sealed portions formed at both ends of the tube-shaped vessel; external leads penetrating through the glass sealed portions and drawn out of the tube-shaped vessel; and an electrolytic solution filled in the tube-shaped vessel and hermetically sealed wherein the counter electrode includes an electric double-layer capacitor, the electric double-layer capacitor includes the counter electrode which also serves as a positive polarized electrode, a negative polarized electrode arranged apart therefrom inside of the counter electrode, and a separator arranged between the counter electrode and the negative polarized electrode, and the electrolytic solution filled therein. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102526 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, DYE ADSORPTION DEVICE, LIQUID RETAINING JIG USED FOR DYE ADSORPTION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - Provided is a photoelectric conversion device which is capable of improving utilization efficiency of dye, a method for manufacturing the same, a dye adsorption device, a liquid retaining jig used for the dye adsorption device, and a method for manufacturing a photoelectric conversion element. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102527 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device may be provided having a semiconductor substrate, an i-type amorphous layer or an i-type amorphous layer formed over a front surface or a back surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a p-type amorphous layer or an n-type amorphous layer formed over the i-type amorphous layer or the i-type amorphous layer. The i-type amorphous layer or the i-type amorphous layer has an oxygen concentration profile in which a concentration is reduced in a step-shape from a region near an interface with the semiconductor substrate and along a thickness direction. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102528 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device is provided having a semiconductor substrate, an i-type amorphous layer formed over a front surface of the semiconductor substrate, a p-type amorphous layer formed over the i-type amorphous layer, an i-type amorphous layer formed over aback surface of the semiconductor substrate, and an n-type amorphous layer formed over the i-type amorphous layer. The i-type amorphous layer and the i-type amorphous layer have oxygen concentration profiles in which concentrations are reduced in a step-shape from regions near interfaces with the semiconductor substrate and along a thickness direction, and an oxygen concentration in the step-shape portion of the i-type amorphous layer is higher than an oxygen concentration in the step-shape portion of the i-type amorphous layer. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102529 | SOLAR CELL INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell interconnect assembly and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. In an embodiment, the method may include: providing a solar cell having an interconnect member formed thereon, the interconnect member comprising a metallic part formed on a surface of the solar cell and a first precursor layer formed over the metallic part; providing an interconnector comprising a second precursor layer at a surface thereof; heating the interconnector and the interconnect member to a temperature equal to or above a eutectic temperature of the materials of the first and second precursor layers and pressing one of them against the other so as to form a eutectic liquid phase; and isothermal solidifying the eutectic liquid to form a bonding layer of eutectic alloy. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102530 | MICROCRYSTALLINE SILICON THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a microcrystalline silicon thin film solar cell and the manufacturing method thereof, using which not only the crystallinity of a microcrystalline silicon thin film that is to be formed by the manufacturing method can be controlled and adjusted at will and the defects in the microcrystalline silicon thin film can be fixed, but also the device characteristic degradation due to chamber contamination happening in the manufacturing process, such as plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), can be eliminated effectively. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED BYPASS SWITCHES IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES - Structures and methods for a solar cell having an integrated bypass switch are provided. According to one embodiment, an integrated solar cell and bypass switch comprising a semiconductor layer having background doping, a frontside, and a backside is provided. A patterned first level metal is positioned on the layer backside and an electrically insulating backplane is positioned on the first level metal. A trench isolation pattern partitions the semiconductor layer into a solar cell region and at least one monolithically integrated bypass switch region. A patterned second level metal is positioned on the electrically insulating backplane and which connects to the first level metal through the backplane to complete the electrical metallization of the monolithically integrated solar cell and bypass switch structure. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102532 | SOLAR CELL MODULE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND TAB WIRE FOR THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS - To ensure connection reliability between a tab wire for a collector and a tab wire for a terminal box over a long period of time. This solar cell module is provided with: a solar cell, on one surface of which an electrode is arranged; and a tab wire, which includes a collector tab unit that is connected onto the electrode of the solar cell with a connection layer interposed therebetween and a terminal box tab unit that is provided on one surface of the solar cell with an insulating layer interposed therebetween, and in this structure, the collector tab unit and the terminal box tab unit are continuously formed via a folded part. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102533 | Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resin Film, Multilayer Film, Backsheet for Solar Cell Module and Production Process of Film - The invention provides a polyvinylidene fluoride resin (PVDF) film in which a crystal structure determined from an absorbance by an infrared absorption spectrum is such that a proportion of a β-type crystal is 10% or more based on the sum total of an α-type crystal and the β-type crystal, further preferably a film whose tensile modulus in TD at 120° C. is 90 MPa or less, or a film in which a ratio of its tensile modulus in TD at a temperature of 100° C. to its tensile modulus in TD at a temperature of 23° C. is 4% or less, in particular an extruded film, a backsheet for solar cell module, which comprises the film, and a production process of the film, which comprises quenching a PVDF sheet-shaped material melt-extruded at 5 to 70° C. and preferably then subjecting the quenched material to a heat treatment. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102534 | HIGH-CONCENTRATION SOLAR CELL CHIP - A high-concentration solar cell includes an epitaxial layer structure, an upper patterned electrode on the top surface, and a back electrode on the back surface. The upper patterned electrode includes a primary pattern and a secondary pattern, where the primary pattern is composed of a series of small metal isosceles trapezoids around the perimeter of the cell. The narrower base of each metal trapezoid points toward an interior of the cell. A lead soldering pad is located within each metal trapezoid for being soldered to an external conductor for carrying the solar cell current. The secondary pattern consists of thin spaced conductors that connect to the angled sides and base of each trapezoid and spread current across the top surface of the cell. The current along the angled sides of each trapezoid is well-distributed to all the spaced conductors connected to the angled sides to avoid current crowding. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102535 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A solar cell element having a transparent substrate body, a Na | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102536 | Composite Metallic Solar Cells - A composite photovoltaic cell comprised of a substrate overlaid with metallic nanoparticles sensitized with quantum dots. Using flexible or rigid substrates in conjunction with metallic nanoparticles and quantum dots a highly efficient photovoltaic cell can be formed by using localized surface plasmon resonance. The localized surface plasmon resonance of the metallic nanoparticles enhances the absorption of photons and is further sensitized by quantum dots. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102537 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A layer for use in a photovoltaic module may include an interlayer and one or more corrosion barriers adjacent to an electrically conductive layer. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102538 | COMPACT PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION ASSEMBLY AND POWER SUPPLY - A compact photovoltaic generation assembly exhibiting improved photovoltaic efficiency and an extended operating life as compared to conventional photovoltaic systems is described. The assembly can also include a power supply for use at times when light energy is not readily available. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102539 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANOSTRUCTURES AND RELATED DEVICES - Embodiments described herein provide functionalized carbon nanostructures for use in various devices, including photovoltaic devices (e.g., solar cells). In some embodiments, carbon nanostructures substituted with at least one cyclobutyl and/or cyclobutenyl group are provided. Devices including such materials may exhibit increased efficiency, increased open circuit potential, high electron/hole mobility, and/or low electrical resistance. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102540 | DYE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT USING THE SAME, PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING DYE - A dye, having a structure represented by formula (1A): | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102541 | WATER OUTLET CONTROL SYSTEM USING SOUND VARIATION - The flow of a fluid such as water is controlled through an outlet by detecting sound within an environment at a first time and generating a first profile based upon the content of the sound detected at the first time. The flow of the fluid is further controlled by detecting sound within the environment at a second time and generating a second profile based upon the content of the sound detected at the second time. The flow of the fluid is still further controlled by comparing the second profile with the first profile and controlling a control valve to shut off a supply of the fluid exiting a tap based upon the results of the comparison. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102542 | Flow Control Actuator with an Adjustable Frequency - A method and apparatus comprising a structure and a chamber within the structure. The structure has an input port and an output port. The chamber is configured to channel a fluid from the input port to the output port of the structure. A volume of the chamber is configured to change such that a frequency at which the fluid flows out of the output port changes at the output port. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102543 | VENTURI EJECTOR FOR A CHEMICAL DISPENSER - A venturi ejector for forcibly ejecting a slurry or solution generated in a fluid dispenser, wherein the venturi ejector includes a venturi, the venturi being in a first flow communication with the slurry or solution and developing a vacuum, the vacuum being in a second flow communication with atmospheric pressure, the second flow communication acting to cause the atmospheric pressure to exert a pressure on the slurry or solution, thereby forcing the slurry to the venturi where the slurry or solution is forcibly ejected from the venturi. A method for forcibly ejecting a slurry or solution generated in a fluid dispenser is further included. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102544 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMAL ACTUATOR UTILIZING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a high-temperature thermal actuator that utilizes the dimensional change of a phase change media hermetically sealed within a shell. This actuator regulates and controls flow of a fluid between an intake and an exhaust utilizing a valve. In one example, the disclosed embodiments operate in temperature range between 350° C. and 400° C. This actuation range is tailored for specific applications utilizing an exemplary combination of RbNO | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102545 | Spa/Pool Device Interface - A system for removably connecting plumbing to a device includes a flange, one end of which is configured to bond to the plumbing. An insertion area at a distal end of the flange is sized and shaped to fit within a port of the device. An o-ring seat is cut/formed across a perimeter (e.g. outer circumference) of the insertion area of the flange. An o-ring is positioned around/in the o-ring seat such that, after insertion of the insertion area of the flange into the port, the o-ring provides a seal between the insertion area and an inner surface of the port. A retention device such as a retention nut holds the insertion area within the port. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102546 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device comprising in sequence first, second and third layers of plastics materials. A microfluidic circuit including a laterally extending microfluidic channel is formed at the interface between the first and second layers by surface structure in one or both of the first and second layers. A via is formed in the third layer for supplying or removing fluid to or from the microfluidic circuit. A conduit is formed in the second layer to provide fluid communication between the microfluidic channel and the via. A weld is formed at the interface between the second and third layers in a continuous closed path around the via and forms a fluid-tight seal for fluid flow between the via and the microfluidic circuit. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102547 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING PNEUMATIC TOOLS TO A MANIPULATOR - A device for connecting interchangeable pneumatic tools to manipulators is provided. The device includes a body, fixable to a manipulator, provided with a plurality of seats for accommodating pins for engaging a tool, ducts for feeding a working fluid to the tool, where the ducts extend in the device body, an engaging mechanism which can be activated for constraining and releasing, respectively, the tool to/from the device, and means for closing the ducts. For safety purposes the device is arranged such that the activation of the engaging mechanism for unlocking the tool is always achievable upon the reaching of the complete closing of the ducts by the respective closing means. This way a quick depressurization of the tool is prevented from occurring at the separation from the device, this latter circumstance being conventionally dangerous for the tool replacement operator. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102548 | Automatic Shut-off Device - An automatic shutoff device, comprising a housing member with a hollow opening, an inlet port coupled to a first end of the housing member, an outlet port coupled to a second end of the housing member, a valve coupled to the outlet port, a variable volume chamber within the housing member with an open end facing the inlet port of the housing member and a closed end with flow restriction holes in closed end facing the outlet port of the housing member, a one-way valve disposed in the closed end of the variable volume chamber, and a spring-biased piston within the variable volume chamber with a compressible spring coupled to the piston at the closed end of the chamber wherein the piston is mechanically coupled to the valve. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102549 | POSITIONER - In a comparing circuit, the value of a control signal from a higher-level device and a normal range that is set for the control signal are compared, and the result is sent to a control unit. The control unit, when sent the result indicating that the value of the control signal is outside of the normal range, forcibly adjusts the electric current signal (the adjusted electric current) to the electropneumatic converter to zero, regardless of the deviation between the value indicated by the control signal and the value indicated by the valve opening signal. The adjustment of the electric current in the control unit is performed using a normal function that is possessed by the control unit, that is, the function for changing continuously the value of the electric current signal in accordance with the deviation. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102550 | MIXING VALVE - A mixing valve ( | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102551 | EQUIPMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HYDROPNEUMATIC ACCUMULATOR WITH AUTOMATED MAINTENANCE - The invention relates to the automatic reloading of the gas space of a hydropneumatic accumulator. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102552 | MULTIPLE VIAL DRUG MIXING SYSTEM - A vial adapter modular assembly ( | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102553 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY WATER DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD - A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system includes a tubular element with a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet, a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapteded mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, and a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold with the self-venting/self-draining device. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102554 | AIRFLOW GUIDE MEMBER - An airflow guide member includes an airflow guide cover and a movable plate. The airflow guide cover includes a top plate and a number of airflow guide plates extending in a fore-and-aft direction from a bottom of the top plate. Front ends of the airflow guide plates extend forward and out of a front side of the top plate. The movable plate is slidably connected to the top plate and is capable of sliding forward to cover the front ends of the airflow guide plates. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102555 | MAGNETIC ESCUTCHEON MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An escutcheon mounting assembly including an escutcheon coupled to a base and including an opening for receiving a valve user interface. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the base and the escutcheon, and at least one magnet is affixed to the other of the base and the escutcheon and is configured to magnetically couple the escutcheon to the base. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102556 | INSULATED STRUCTURAL METAL PANEL WITH INTEGRATED ENERGY COLLECTORS - Structural insulated metal panels each include exterior and interior skins and an interior core of stiff, incompressible, insulating material. Fluid conduits extend within the panels in contact with the exterior skin to circulate fluid for heat exchange. Photovoltaic cells may be secured to the exterior skin proximate to the conduits to cool the PV cells. Edge joining features enable easy assembly of the panels into an extended matrix that is airtight, weatherproof, insulated, and self-supporting due to the inherent structural strength of the laminated panel assemblies. The panels can be configured both as solar collectors (both thermal and photovoltaic) and radiant hydronic heaters. The supply manifolds of the solar thermal panels, and the connections and output wiring of the photovoltaic panels, are enclosed in a ridge cap, and the return manifolds are enclosed in a soffit cap, yet all are accessible for maintenance. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102557 | BRAKE CYLINDER MAINTAINING VALVE - A brake cylinder maintaining may include spool valves or poppet valves. When the pressure in the brake cylinder drops below its original set pressure, such a maintaining valve may feed brake pipe (BP) pressure through a choke to replenish and maintain brake cylinder (BC) pressure up to a certain point. If the leak is too great (i.e., to the extent it exceeds the capacity of the choke), the brake cylinder will not be maintained. Such a maintaining valve may be either integrated into the control valve, or it may be mounted remotely to the brake system. If mounted remotely, it may be connected by multiple ways, including through a conventional 4-port access plate. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102558 | BRAKE CYLINDER MAINTAINING VALVE - A brake cylinder maintaining may include spool valves or poppet valves. When the pressure in the brake cylinder drops below its original set pressure, such a maintaining valve may feed brake pipe (BP) pressure through a choke to replenish and maintain brake cylinder (BC) pressure up to a certain point. If the leak is too great (i.e., to the extent it exceeds the capacity of the choke), the brake cylinder will not be maintained. Such a maintaining valve may be either integrated into the control valve, or it may be mounted remotely to the brake system. If mounted remotely, it may be connected by multiple ways, including through a conventional 4-port access plate. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102559 | Pressure Regulator Having an Integral Pilot and Self-Relieving Machanism - A high flow pressure regulator valve is disclosed having an integral pilot valve. The disclosed valve includes a pressure regulating portion including inlet and outlet ports, a valve seat, valve disc and a spring for biasing the valve disc into engagement with the valve seat. The valve also includes a pilot valve portion positioned on the flow regulating portion. The pilot valve portion includes a pilot spring, a diaphragm and a pusher post. One end of the pusher post is positioned toward the diaphragm and a second end is disposed within an annulus region. The valve further includes a pressure path that enables selective fluid communication between the outlet port, the annulus, an inner chamber region disposed beneath the diaphragm, and an intermediate chamber disposed above the valve disc. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102560 | Multi-Stage Pressure Regulator and Method for Fluid Pressure Regulation - A multi-stage fluid pressure regulator, including a first stage valve arranged to open and close a fluid flow path to control flow of fluid through the valve, a first stage piston arranged for movement to open and close the first stage valve, the piston having an inner side and an outer side, a gas delivery conduit having a proximal end attached to the first stage piston and a distal end extending away from the first stage piston, the gas delivery conduit having a passage in fluid communication with the inner side of the first stage piston, and a second stage valve in fluid communication with the gas delivery conduit, the second stage valve including a second valve chamber into which the distal end of the gas delivery conduit is positioned. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102561 | QUICK-RELEASE CONNECTORS AND CONNECTION ASSEMBLIES FOR FLUIDIC COUPLING - Quick-release connectors and connection assemblies comprising the quick-release connectors include an inlet coupling and an outlet coupling. A compressible check valve in the inlet coupling may be formed from a resilient elastomeric material. A plunger body in the outlet-coupling proximal portion may include a plunger neck portion, a plunger channel, and a plunger inlet. An outlet valve in the outlet coupling may prevent reverse fluid flow in the outlet coupling. In a disconnected state of the connector, a check valve contact surface of the compressible check valve seals against a sealing member to prevent fluid flow thorough the inlet coupling. In a connected state of the connector, the plunger neck portion protrudes through the sealing member and compresses the compressible check valve to place the plunger inlet in fluidic communication with a valve clearance opened between the check valve contact surface and the sealing member. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102562 | High Pressure OBM Incorporated Valve Assembly - The present invention consists of a valve assembly, designed to manage compressed gasses. It comprises a solid valve body, to which internal and external components attach to work as a unit solving the problem of performing a series of different functions simultaneously. Some of these functions are: To allow and stop the flow of compressed gasses, display the fill pressure of a cylinder, display the outgoing fill pressure, regulate the outgoing flow of compressed gasses, and depressurize the fill line. Any given embodiment of this valve may present all this functions, some of these functions, or any combination thereof. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102563 | Gas Transport Across a High Voltage Potential - Disclosed are techniques to reduce the effects of Paschen events from occurring within a gas transport system. A passive isolation assembly may be used to bridge a gas being transported from a low potential environment to a high potential environment. The passive isolation assembly may include a non-conductive axially bored transport insulator. An irregularly shaped non-conductive isolation tracking insulator may be in direct contact with and surrounding the transport insulator. The passive isolation assembly may also include an electrically conductive front end sealing cap at earth ground potential that has an opening that is adapted to couple with a source gas transport line and an electrically conductive rear end sealing cap at a high voltage potential that has an opening adapted to couple with a destination gas transport line. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102564 | FLUID STORAGE AND PUMPING ASSEMBLY FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - A method and apparatus for fluid storage and pumping comprising a fluid storage tank incorporating a housing cavity. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102565 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VACUUM PUMP THAT IS USED TO CHECK FOR LEAKS IN AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM - A control system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a fuel system diagnostic module and a pump control module. The fuel system diagnostic module performs a diagnostic test on a fuel system when a vacuum pump is switched off to prevent flow through the vacuum pump and thereby seal a portion of the fuel system from an atmosphere. The vacuum pump includes a cam ring, a rotor that rotates within the cam ring, and vanes that slide into and out of slots in the rotor as the rotor rotates. The pump control module switches on the vacuum pump for a predetermined period to force the vanes out of the slots and into contact with the cam ring to seal the vacuum pump before switching off the vacuum pump for the fuel system diagnostic test. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102566 | SYSTEM AND METHODS TO CONTROL A PROCESS - A system comprising a system comprising a valve; a controller adapted to actuate the valve; a pressurized source connected to the valve; a hose and nozzle assembly connected to the pressurized source through the valve; and a switch connected to the nozzle assembly; wherein a flow from the pressurized source to the nozzle may be interrupted by the valve and by the nozzle. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102567 | Control for Pressurized Bladder in a Patient Support Apparatus - An apparatus for supporting a patient, such as a hospital bed, is provided. The apparatus includes a patient support surface and at least one fluid containing bladder. A pressure control assembly is operably coupled with the bladder. When the fluid pressure within the bladder falls outside of an acceptable range of pressure values, the active adjustment of the pressure within the bladder is initiated by the pressure control assembly if the pressure does not return to the acceptable range of pressure values within a time period, e.g., a time delay, that has a variable length. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102568 | FLUIDIC INTERFACE VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH ELASTOMERIC FERRULE DEVICE - A tubing interface having an elongated tube, an elastomeric ferrule and a support ring device disposed around the ferrule. The ferrule includes a bore which is sized for receipt of the tube. The tubing interface further includes a cap member having an exterior surface, an opposed interior surface, and a tube receiving passage extending therethrough. The receiving passage is formed and dimensioned for axial sliding receipt of the tube member therethrough. The cap member further includes a cup-shaped receiving recess extending proximally from the interior surface, and is formed and dimensioned for axial receipt of the proximal end of the ferrule body member and the support ring. When the cap member is mounted to a valve apparatus, the support ring and the elastomeric ferrule device compressively cooperate with the cup-shaped recess to form a fluid-tight seal between the tube port and a communication port of the valve apparatus. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102569 | WATER FAUCET WITH TRIPLE-SET CONTROLLER - A faucet comprises a spout, and a valve assembly that can be positioned in at least three different positions so as to draw water from a cold water reservoir, a hot water reservoir and lukewarm water reservoir. The valve assembly may comprise three valves, one valve for opening and closing the flow of water between each valve and the reservoirs. The lukewarm water reservoir receives water from the cold water reservoir which sits therein and raises up to room temperature. At least one handle provides for controlling the valves of the faucet so as to draw water from each reservoir or simultaneously from at least two reservoirs. A plumbing system including the faucet, conduits for each reservoir and a lukewarm water reservoir is also provided. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102570 | FAUCET ASSEMBLY - A faucet assembly for dispensing liquid from a beverage source includes a housing having a body and a cover coupled to the body. The body is configured to mount to a structure associated with the beverage source. The cover is movable relative to the body while the body is connected to the structure to provide access to an interior of the housing. The faucet assembly also includes an insert positioned within the housing in fluid communication with the beverage source to direct the liquid through the housing. The insert is removable from the housing when the cover is moved to provide access to the interior of the housing. The faucet assembly further includes an actuator supported by the housing. The actuator is movable relative to the housing to selectively inhibit fluid flow through the insert. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102571 | Surface Tension Controlled Valves - The present teachings relate to surface tension controlled valves used for handling biological fluids. The valves controlled by optically actuating an electrowetting circuit. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102572 | RADIAL VANE INNER AIR SWIRLERS - A swirler includes a swirler body defining a diverging upstream surface defining a longitudinal axis and a plurality of swirl vanes extending from the diverging upstream surface. The swirl vanes are angled to impart swirl around the longitudinal axis on a fluid flow over the diverging upstream surface. An airblast injector includes a swirler as described above, and a nozzle body defining an air passage therethrough along the longitudinal axis with a diverging outlet. The swirler is operatively associated with a diverging outlet of the nozzle body. An annular swirler outlet area can be defined between downstream ends of the swirler and diverging outlet of the air passage. A throat area can be defined in the air passage upstream of the diverging outlet thereof. The swirler outlet area can be greater than the throat area. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102573 | Air ventilated garment - The inventive concept is directed to a cooling system incorporated into underwear such as shorts or T-shirts. The cooling system includes a circular tube incorporated into a hem of the above mentioned underwear. The circular tube is placed into the inner surface of the underwear by way of a tunnel sewn into waistline of the shorts or the bottom of the T-shirt. There is a multitude of T-shaped connectors located in strategically predetermined positions. Each of the T-shaped connectors has an air tube extending therefrom. The air tubes are directed downwardly in the case of shorts and are directed upwardly in the case of T-shirts. The air tubes are also located in tunnels sewn into the interior surface of the garment. The circular tube also has an outlet to be connected to a remote source of conditioned air. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102574 | WATER VALVE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A BATHTUB - A water valve suitable for use with a bathtub has a housing, a control bolt, an angular positioning device, an upper ceramic plate, a lower ceramic plate and a valve base. The water valve is mounted onto a water supply unit of the bathtub and used for switching between different water outlet options. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102575 | ENERGIZED PACKING RETAINER - Disclosed herein is a dual packing retainer and dual sealing ball valve for use generally in high pressure applications. Further disclosed herein are methods of detecting seal failure before the ball valve must be taken offline due to the presence of secondary or backup seals. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102576 | MEANS AND METHOD FOR LINING A PIPE - A method and means for repairing the junction of a main and lateral pipe are provided. A repair assembly includes a launcher device, a bladder assembly surrounding the launcher device, and a liner assembly surrounding the bladder assembly. The bladder assembly is frangibly connected to the launcher device to maintain the position of the bladder assembly relative to the launcher device during transport and positioning of the assembly. Likewise, the liner assembly, which includes main and lateral liner members, is frangibly connected to the bladder assembly. The frangible connections allow the position of the repair assembly to be maintained. The frangible connections can be broken, such as by inflation and/or tearing or pulling apart of the components of the repair assembly. Thus, the invention provides a way to mitigate the movement of components of the repair assembly during transport and positioning of the repair assembly. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102577 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEALING PIPES AND UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES - An apparatus and method for sealing pipes or underground structures is provided. In one embodiment, the end of a pipe is sealed by the use of a pipe liner and a sealing member. The sealing member may be a hydrophilic material, a hydrophobic material, a compressible material, or a paste. The sealing member is held in place by a mechanical fastener and a liner is installed adjacent the sealing member and against the wall of the pipe or other structure to be sealed. In another embodiment, a manhole is sealed by the use of a sealing member, a mechanical fastener, and a manhole liner. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102578 | Thermoplastic Composite Tubular Structures and Methods of Fabricating the Same - A method of fabricating a thermoplastic composite tubular structure provides a mandrel of a soluble, expandable material. The method overbraids the mandrel with a continuous fiber thermoplastic composite material to form an overbraided mandrel. The method installs the overbraided mandrel into a matched tooling assembly. The method heats in a heating apparatus the matched tooling assembly with the installed overbraided mandrel at a specified heating profile in order to consolidate the thermoplastic composite material and form a thermoplastic composite tubular structure. The method cools the matched tooling assembly with the formed thermoplastic composite tubular structure at a specified cooling profile. The method removes the formed thermoplastic composite tubular structure from the matched tooling assembly. The method solubilizes the mandrel to permanently remove the mandrel from the formed thermoplastic composite tubular structure. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102579 | NEEDLE GUIDE - Needle guides are disclosed. An example needle guide includes a base; a housing configured to hold a container, the housing disposed on the base such that a longitudinal axis of the container is held at a first angle to vertical; and a syringe holder configured to guide insertion of a needle of a syringe into the container, the syringe holder disposed on the housing such that the syringe is inserted into the container at a second angle to the longitudinal axis of the container. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102580 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FROZEN CONFECTION PRODUCT - A method and apparatus for making a frozen confection product is provided. The method includes the use of a plurality of nozzles on a product-making machine. The nozzles are rotated while dispensing a frozen confection to create a swirl configuration in a product holder, such as a cone. The nozzles continue to rotate and dispense the frozen confection therefrom while moving from one set of product holders to the next, to continually dispense the frozen confection to fill each additional set of product holders. An additional confection may also be dispensed in the interior and exterior of the frozen confection and/or product holder. Additional stations, such as filling, stomping, freezing, dipping, and wrapping may be also included with the machine, with the product being indexed to the additional stations of the machine. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102581 | MULTI-PART REUSABLE LEVEE BAG - Methods and apparatus are provided related to a multi-part reusable levee bag. The reusable levee bag includes a top bag section and a bottom portion removably affixed to the top bag section. The combined top bag section and bottom portion define an in interior space within which fillable material may be received to form a levee bag for use in flooding and other installations. The multi-part design allows the levee bag, once filled, to be disassembled and reused. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102582 | Ice Vending Machine - An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102583 | Ice Vending Machine - An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102584 | Refillable Bottle For Dispensing A Fluid Product - A refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product including a body in which a reservoir designed for conditioning the product is formed, the bottle including a dispensing device of the conditioned product that is mounted sealed on the body, the bottle being fitted with a reservoir filling valve arranged to enable communication of a product source with the reservoir to refill it, the valve including a communication passage between the source and the reservoir, the passage having a seating fitted with a check valve that is free to move relative to the seating between a sealed closed position and an open position of the passage, the bottle including a device for locking the check valve in the closed position, the device being arranged to be deactivated leaving the check valve in the closed position to release subsequent displacement of the check valve into the open position. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102585 | Fillable Bottle For Dispensing A Fluid Product - A fillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product provided with a relief valve for filling the reservoir and putting a source of product into communication with the reservoir for filling, the relief valve including a passage for communication between the source and the reservoir, the passage having a seat provided with a valve which is mobile relative to the seat between a sealed closed position and an open position of the passage, the valve being mobile between its closed and open positions under the effect of the gravity induced by the positioning of the bottle respectively in an upright position and in a turned-over position, the bottle including at least one bell in the reservoir, the bell being in communication with the reservoir in the upright position and isolated from the reservoir in the turned-over position in order to not be filled by the product coming from the source. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102586 | Apparatus for filling a container with a liquid which is intended, in particular, for consumption - An apparatus for filling a container ( | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102587 | HYDROGEN STATION - Provided is a hydrogen station that is used to charge hydrogen to a hydrogen tank mounted on a vehicle, the hydrogen station including: a compressor that compresses hydrogen; a lubricant cooling unit that cools the lubricant of the compressor while circulating the lubricant; a hydrogen cooling unit that is capable of cooling hydrogen which is not charged to the hydrogen tank mounted on the vehicle yet and is compressed by the compressor; a sensor that detects whether the vehicle approaches or reaches the hydrogen station; and a startup unit that starts up at least one of the lubricant cooling unit and the hydrogen cooling unit by a signal from the sensor. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102588 | BEVERAGE FILLING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Only a bottle properly preliminarily heated is sterilized by hydrogen peroxide. Temperature inspection to the bottle is performed while travelling the bottle. During the inspection, a bottle of which temperature does not reach a predetermined temperature is removed and a bottle of which temperature reaches the predetermined temperature is continuously travelled, hydrogen peroxide condensed mist α is blown toward a mouth portion | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102589 | CASING BRAKE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a casing brake assembly for applying a frictional force to a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing being arranged on a filling tube of an apparatus for filling and closing said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, like a clipping machine, for limiting the movement of said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing at least while being filled, the filling tube has a longitudinal axis. The casing brake assembly comprises at least one braking body which is reversibly movable between a release position, in which the braking body is at least partially moved away from the filling tube and a brake position in which the braking body at least approximately completely surrounds the filling tube, and which comprises at least two free ends. The casing brake assembly further comprises at least two support elements for supporting and reversibly moving the at least one braking body. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102590 | MONOCOQUE FURNITURE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A monocoque furniture assembly and method of manufacture is provided that utilizes modular wood segments connected by interlocking mating joints that are self-registering for ease of assembly and elimination of the need for special assembly tools. The monocoque structure achieves structural integrity with much thinner sheet material. The system can further include a series of reinforcing struts, trusses, ribs and doublers where required that distribute loads as well as a labeling protocol identifying mating assembly points and orientation thereby eliminating the need for lengthy assembly instructions, special skill or training. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102591 | WORKPIECE POSITIONING SYSTEM - Embodiments provide a log positioning system configured to transport a log through one or more chipper/profiler modules to produce a cant with four chipped/profiled sides. In some embodiments, a log processing system may include an infeed, a positioning feed module downstream of the infeed, and one or more chipper/profiler modules disposed proximal to the positioning feed module. The positioning feed module may include a sharp chain coupled to one or more pairs of vertical positioning rolls. The positioning feed module may be selectively skewed, slewed, and/or tilted to match the vertical and angular orientation of the infeed. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102592 | STEEL PRODUCT AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - To provide a steel product excelling in both corrosion resistance and adhesion. A steel product having a nitride layer and a nitrogen diffused layer formed on the surface of a steel base material is provided. The nitride layer includes a first compound layer formed on a nitrogen diffused layer side and a second compound layer formed on a surface side of the first compound layer. The first compound layer has an ε-structure mainly made of Fe | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102593 | METHOD OF HEAT TREATMENT AND THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF FURNACE OF HEAT TREATMENT - A furnace of heat treatment capable of keeping a stable nitriding quality for a long period of time is provided. The furnace of heat treatment performs a halogenation treatment and a nitriding treatment by heating a steel material under a predetermined atmosphere. An alloy containing Ni ranging between 50 mass % or more and 80 mass % or less and Fe ranging between 0 mass % or more and 20 mass % or less is used as a material of surfaces of core internals exposed to a treatment space where the nitriding treatment is performed. Accordingly, a nitriding reaction is hardly caused on the surfaces of the core internals, and the halogenation treatment and the nitriding treatment to an article to be treated can be stably executed for a long period of time. Further, a nitrided layer can be stably formed according to purposes on any types of steel materials including a steel type hard to be nitride. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102594 | METHOD OF PLASMA PREPARATION OF METALLIC CONTACTS TO ENHANCE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY OF SUBSEQUENT INTERCONNECT BONDS - A method of removing oxidation from certain metallic contact surfaces utilizing a combination of relatively simple and inexpensive off-the-shelf equipment and specific chemistry. The method being a very rapid dry process which does not require a vacuum or containment chamber, or toxic gasses/chemicals, and does not damage sensitive electronic circuits or components. Additionally, the process creates a passivation layer on the surface of the metallic contact which inhibits further oxidation while allowing rapid and complete bonding, even many hours after surface treatment, without having to remove the passivation layer. The process utilizes a room-ambient plasma applicator with hydrogen, nitrogen, and inert gasses. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102595 | Fe-BASED AMORPHOUS ALLOY AND DUST CORE MADE USING Fe-BASED AMORPHOUS ALLOY POWDER - An Fe-based amorphous alloy of the present invention has a composition represented by formula (Fe | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102596 | HIGH STRENGTH COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a high strength cold rolled steel sheet includes hot-rolling and cold-rolling a steel slab annealing the steel sheet at an annealing temperature of 750° C. to 830° C.; subjecting the steel sheet to first cooling at an average cooling rate of 3° C./sec to 40° C./sec in a temperature range from the annealing temperature to 480° C.; subjecting the steel sheet to second cooling at an average cooling rate of 8° C./sec to 80° C./sec in a temperature range from 480° C. to Tc (° C.) given by formula (6): | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102597 | HIGH STRENGTH GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The high strength galvanized steel sheet contains C: more than 0.015% and lower than 0.100%, Si: 0.3% or lower, Mn: lower than 1.90%, P: 0.015% or more and 0.05% or lower, S: 0.03% or lower, sol.Al: 0.01% or more and 0.5% or lower, N: 0.005% or lower, Cr: lower than 0.30%, B: 0.0003% or more and 0.005% or lower, and Ti: lower than 0.014% in terms of mass %, and satisfies 2.2≦[Mneq]≦3.1 and 0.42≦8[% P]+150B*≦0.73. The steel microstructure contains ferrite and a second phase, in which the second phase area ratio is 3 to 15%, the ratio of the area ratio of martensite and retained γ to the second phase area ratio is more than 70%, and 50% or more of the area ratio of the second phase exists in the grain boundary triple point. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102598 | METHOD OF COATING A STENT - A method of coating a stent is provided that minimizes damage to the coating. The stent is self-expanding and made of a superelastic material. The stent is initially cooled so that at least part of the structure of the stent transforms to a martensitic phase. The stent is then compressed, coated and loaded while the structure of the stent remains at least partially martensitic. After the stent is loaded into a tubular restraint, the loaded stent is allowed to warm to room temperature. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102599 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION OF WEAR RESISTANT COATINGS ONTO PISTON RING RUNNING FACE, SIDE FACE, AND INNER DIAMETER IN ONE COATING RUN - A method of coating all surfaces of a plurality of piston rings in a single run by a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process is provided. The method can include providing a coil formed of an iron-based material; heating the coil; and depositing a coating on all surfaces of the coil during a single continuous period of time, without having to move the coil during the CVD process. The coil is maintained in a fixed position during the depositing step. The method next includes splitting the coil into a plurality of separate coated piston rings. Alternatively, the method can include providing a plurality of stacked keystone piston ring bodies; and disposing a cylinder around the stack to maintain the keystone piston ring bodies in position while depositing the CVD coating on all surfaces of the keystone piston ring bodies during the single coating run. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102600 | Bainitic Steel of High Strength and High Elongation and Method to Manufacture Said Bainitic Steel - The invention relates to a bainite steel consisting of the following elements in weight %: C: 0.25-0.55 Si: 0.5-1.8 Mn: 0.8-3.8 Cr: 0.2-2.0 Ti: 0.0-0.1 Cu: 0.0-1.2 V: 0.0-0.5 Nb: 0.0-0.06 Al: 0.0-2.75 N: <0.004 P: <0.025 S: <0.025 and a method for manufacturing a bainite steel strip that comprises the step of cooling the coiled strip of such composition to ambient temperature, during which the bainite transformation takes place. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102601 | ALUMINUM ALLOY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING EXTRUSION USING SAME - A high-strength aluminum alloy exhibiting excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance and excellent extrudability, and a method for producing an extruded shape using the same are disclosed. The aluminum alloy includes 1.6 to 2.6 mass % of Mg, 6.0 to 7.0 mass % of Zn, 0.5 mass % or less of Cu, and 0.01 to 0.05 mass % of Ti, with the balance being Al and unavoidable impurities. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102602 | High strength forged aluminum alloy products - High strength forged aluminum alloys and methods for producing the same are disclosed. The forged aluminum alloy products may have grains having a high aspect ratio in at least two planes, generally the L-ST and the LT-ST planes. The forged aluminum alloy products may also have a high amount of texture. The forged products may realize increased strength relative to conventionally prepared forged products of comparable product form, composition and temper. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102603 | METHOD FOR HEAT-TREATING BAINITE STEEL RAIL - A method for heat-treating a bainite steel rail is disclosed. The method includes: cooling a rolled steel rail naturally to lower a surface temperature of a rail head of the steel rail to 460° C. −490° C.; cooling the steel rail forcely at a cooling rate of 2.0° C./s-4.0° C./s to lower the surface temperature of the rail head to 250° C.-290° C.; placing the steel rail in an ambient temperature until the surface temperature of the rail head is more than 300° C.; performing a tempering on the steel rail in a heating furnace at 300° C.-350° C. for 2 h-6 h; and air cooling the steel rail to the ambient temperature. Steel rails heat-treated by present method may have a stable retained austenite structure and a good mechanical performance. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102604 | COLD ROLLED RECOVERY ANNEALED MILD STEEL AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A high strength mild steel alloy is provided. In addition, a process for making the high strength steel alloy is also provided. The process includes providing a mild steel alloy with a chemical composition in weight percent within a range of 0.12-0.25 carbon, 0.30-1.70 manganese, 0.50 max silicon, 0.10 max chromium, 0.01 max niobium, 0.035 max titanium, 0.01 vanadium, 0.10 max molybdenum, 0.10 max nickel, 0.015 max sulfur, 0.025 max phosphorus, 0.012 max nitrogen, 0.003 max boron, and 0.015-0.065 aluminum. Hot rolled steel strip with a thickness of less than 10 millimeters is cold rolled to produce a cold rolled steel sheet that has a thickness that is less than 50% of the hot rolled steel strip thickness which is subsequently recovery annealed to provide sheet material having a yield strength greater than 550 megapascals (MPa) and a percent elongation to failure greater than 3.5%. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102605 | LAYERED REACTIVE PARTICLES WITH CONTROLLED GEOMETRIES, ENERGIES, AND REACTIVITIES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An energetic composite having a plurality of reactive particles each having a reactive multilayer construction formed by successively depositing reactive layers on a rod-shaped substrate having a longitudinal axis, dividing the reactive-layer-deposited rod-shaped substrate into a plurality of substantially uniform longitudinal segments, and removing the rod-shaped substrate from the longitudinal segments, so that the reactive particles have a controlled, substantially uniform, cylindrically curved or otherwise rod-contoured geometry which facilitates handling and improves its packing fraction, while the reactant multilayer construction controls the stability, reactivity and energy density of the energetic composite. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102606 | PINBALL MACHINE COVER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - This disclosure provides systems and methods for covering a pinball machine. Some systems may include a first shell configured to receive and cover an upper cabinet of a pinball machine. The first shell may include a first-shell fastening apparatus configured to secure the upper cabinet within the first shell. Some systems may include a second shell configured to receive and cover an upper cabinet and a lower cabinet of a pinball machine. The upper cabinet may be folded on top of the lower cabinet and secured to the lower cabinet using a cabinet fastening apparatus. The second shell may include a second-shell fastening apparatus configured to secure the upper and lower cabinet within the second shell. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102607 | TIRE WITH ROTATIONAL VISUAL DISPLAY - A tire with rotational visual display comprising a tire, where the tire includes an outer face, an inner edge and an outer edge; a first image on the outer face, where the first image is seen when the tire is in a still position; and a second image on the outer face, where the second image is seen when the tire rotates at a predetermined speed. The first image is arranged with a specific spacing to where when the predetermined speed is attained the second image is then seen. The second image of the tire with rotational visual display displays one of at least a word, phrase, picture, brand name, logo and slogan. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102608 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE - A motorcycle tire has a unidirectional tread pattern formed by a circumferentially extending center main groove, and main oblique grooves each with a branch groove. The main oblique groove has an axially inner end inside a zero-camber ground contacting width and an axially outer end outside the zero-camber ground contacting width. The axially outer end is positioned in a range between 0% and 20% of the developed half tread width from the tread edge. The branch groove is composed of a first inclined part extending from the main oblique groove at an angle θ with respect to the tire circumferential direction, and a second inclined part extending at an angle δ less than the angle θ. When the developed half tread width is axially equally divided into five portions, the land ratio of each of the five portions is 75% to 85%. | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102609 | ANTI-SKID DEVICE FOR WHEELS - Anti-skid device for wheels, comprising: a casing ( | 2014-04-17 |
| 20140102610 | SELF-INFLATING TIRE - A self-inflating tire assembly includes an air tube connected to a tire and defining an air passageway, the air tube being composed of a flexible material operative to allow an air tube segment opposite a tire footprint to flatten, closing the passageway, and resiliently unflatten into an original configuration. The air tube is sequentially flattened by the tire footprint in a direction opposite to a tire direction of rotation to pump air along the passageway to an inlet device for exhaust from the passageway or to an outlet device for direction into the tire cavity. | 2014-04-17 |
