17th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090101158 | Method and apparatus for determining the frontal plane of the pelvic bone - In a method for determining the pelvic inlet plane of the pelvic bone, which is defined by the following three points of the pelvic bone: | 2009-04-23 |
20090101159 | APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR A HAIR STRAND DYEING OR LIGHTENING PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY OTHER HAIR TREATMENT - Applicator for coloring or bleaching product for hair tresses or other hair treatment, includes a lower jaw, planar and smooth on its base, constituting a coloring compartment or area fed by the treatment product, and an upper jaw, jointed with the lower jaw, maintained closed upon it through the action of a rebound spring, requiring the tip of the jaw which comprises a joint with a soft lip to clamp the selected tresses previously added to the coloring area on the lower jaw. The joint having a lip ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101160 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBING, DRYING, AND STRAIGHTENING HAIR - The technology described herein provides systems and methods for combing, drying, and straightening hair with a device having one or more rows of teeth. Additionally, this technology provides for an adjustable tension mechanism that provides for the compression of hair, thus wringing it of water and providing the ability for a user to also straighten his or her hair. Furthermore, this technology provides for combing, drying, and straightening hair without utilizing an electric or heating means. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101161 | Two part hairline parting device - A two piece hair device for creating various hairlines of different shape in the user's head. The devices consists of two pieces each having a handle and a head with bristles. The front edges of the heads are shaped so as to correspond to the shape of one another and comprise a varied array of complimentary shapes. Upon joining the two pieces to one another, a hairline shape is created by the action of the bristles upon the hair. Various hairlines such as symmetrical, geometric type or non symmetrical, type maybe created using various shaped pieces. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101162 | Headband apparatus - A headband device includes a headband member having two end portions, an endless resilient strap, and a coupling or attaching device for detachably and changeably attaching the endless resilient strap onto the end portions of the headband member and for allowing the endless resilient strap to be changeably attached to or disengaged from the end portions of the headband member and thus for allowing the endless resilient strap to be changed with the other new straps when the previous resilient strap has been broken or damaged. The attaching device includes two fastening members attached to the end portions of the headband member for detachably securing the endless resilient strap to the headband member. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101163 | Substrates and devices for applying a lip care formulation - A disposable device that includes a fabric substrate on which a lip care formulation is included is provided. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101164 | MINT AND FLOSS ORAL-PRODUCT CONTAINER - An oral-product container is disclosed that includes a plurality of breath fresheners contained therein for breath freshening purposes. The container includes an elongated dental instrument (e.g., a toothpick or dental floss) for hygiene improving purposes contained within the container. In the preferred embodiments, the container has a dispensing opening for dispensing breath fresheners. The container preferably has a laterally movable cover mounted to move between a closed state in which the cover covers both the dispensing opening and the elongated dental instrument and an open state in which the cover exposes both the dispensing opening and the elongated dental instrument. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101165 | Apparatus for Detection of Chemical or Biological Substances and Method for Cleaning the Apparatus - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101166 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING CLEANING OF PATTERNED SUBSTRATES - Methods and apparatus for cleaning wafer surfaces are provided, especially for cleaning surfaces of patterned wafers. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head with channels on the surface facing the patterned wafers which has a predominant pattern. Cleaning material flowing the channels exerts a shear force on the surface of a patterned wafer, which is oriented in a specific direction to the cleaning head. The shear force and the specific orientation between the patterned wafer and the cleaning head improve the removal efficiency of the surface contaminants. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101167 | Use of Surface-Active Non-Enzymatic Proteins for Washing Textiles - The use of interface-active non-enzymatic proteins for textile washing. Washing compositions for textile washing which comprise interface-active non-enzymatic proteins, and processes for washing using such proteins. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101168 | DURABLE MODIFICATION OF THE WETTING PROPERTIES OF A SURFACE - This invention provides compositions and methods to durably increase or decrease the wetting properties of a surface. In certain embodiments the methods utilize a polyquaternary ammonium compound to decrease wettability of the surface or a cationic polysaccharide to increase wettability of the surface. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101169 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING BULK MATERIAL - Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for cleaning bulk material, comprising a container for receiving the bulk material, a filling opening which is arranged in an upper region of the container, at least one stirring device which is arranged in the interior of the container and such that it can rotate with respect to the container, and at least one discharge device via which the bulk material can be removed from the container, wherein the discharge device is arranged below the filling opening. According to the embodiments of the invention, at least one feed is provided, via which a cleaning liquid can be introduced into the container, wherein the feed is arranged above the discharge device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101170 | SYSTEM FOR SOAKING ROLLS OF ABSORBING MATERIAL TO BE USED IN PRINTING MACHINE CLEANING - System for soaking absorbing material rolls or sheets ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101171 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a method of cleaning an interior surface of a fluid delivery system. The method comprises introducing a first liquid into the fluid delivery system and contacting the interior surface with the first liquid; forming a slurry by introducing a particulate into the first liquid and contacting the interior surface with the slurry; introducing a second liquid into the fluid delivery system and contacting the interior surface with the second liquid; and introducing a third liquid into the fluid delivery system and contacting the interior surface with the third liquid. The first liquid is substantially soluble or substantially insoluble in the second liquid, the second liquid is substantially insoluble in the third liquid, and the particulate is substantially insoluble in the first and second liquids and substantially soluble in the third liquid. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101172 | SYSTEM AND AUTOMATIC METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF GASEOUS ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINANTS WITH TOXIC PROPERTIES, WHICH ARE RETAINED IN POLYURETHANE FOAM (PUF) FILTERS - The present invention provides a system and method for automatic extraction of gaseous atmospheric contaminants (for example HAPs and PCBs) with toxic properties, which are retained in polyurethane foam filters (PUF) that consists of:
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20090101173 | METHODS OF AND APPARATUS FOR CORRELATING GAP VALUE TO MENISCUS STABILITY IN PROCESSING OF A WAFER SURFACE BY A RECIPE-CONTROLLED MENISCUS - Apparatus monitors a meniscus process that is performed on wafers. Monitoring data for a current process received by a processor indicates characteristics of a gap between the wafer and a process head. The processor is configured to respond to the data that is in the form of orientation monitor signals and to respond to a current recipe. The processor generates meniscus monitor signals for allowing the meniscus to remain stable in further meniscus processing. The monitoring is of current meniscus processing to determine whether a current gap (i) is other than a desired gap of the current recipe, and (ii) corresponds to a stable meniscus. If so, a calibration recipe is identified as specifying the current gap. This calibration recipe specifies parameters for meniscus processing the wafer surface with the current gap. The meniscus processing of the wafer surface is continued using the parameters specified by the identified calibration recipe. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101174 | DISHWASHER HAVING IMPROVED HEAT RECOVERY - A cleaning appliance for cleaning of cleaning stock is provided, which is set up in order to act with at least one cleaning fluid upon the cleaning stock in at least one cleaning chamber. The cleaning appliance has at least one fluid tank for storing the cleaning fluid. Furthermore, the cleaning appliance has a suction-extraction device for the suction-extraction of moist air from the cleaning chamber and also has at least one heat recovery device. The heat recovery device is set up in order to extract heat from the moist air. The heat recovery device has at least one Peltier element, which has a heat-absorption side and a waste-heat side. The waste-heat side is in thermal contact with a fluid heating device. The fluid heating device is, in turn, in contact with a first cooling fluid and is set up in order to heat this first cooling fluid. The cleaning appliance is set up, furthermore, in order to use the first cooling fluid for a cleaning process. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101175 | CONTINUAL FLOW PIN WASHER - A multi-chambered deposition pin wash station is provided. The wash station includes a lower chamber and an upper drain basin connected by a plurality of wash tubes. Cleaning fluid is provided to the lower chamber and passes through the cleaning tubes into the upper drain basin. The cleaning tubes are adapted to clean a single deposition pin with a single tube per wash cycle. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT A CLEANING PROCESS - A method for carrying out a cleaning process in coating systems. Such a coating system comprises a horizontally, rotationally mounted drum container for receiving the product which is to be coated and polygonal and perforated lateral areas which are sealingly covered, respectively, by an air duct. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method. The invention is characterised in that a cleaning lance, which can be displaced axially, automatically passes through the air duct arranged on the outer wall of the drum container for cleaning and/or drying, and it cleans and/or dries the inner wall of the air duct. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101177 | COMPOSITION MADE FROM 1,1,1,3,3-PENTAFLUOROBUTANE OF USE IN DEPOSITION CLEANING DEGREASING AND DRYING APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a composition based on 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365 mfc), that can be used in deposition, cleaning, degreasing and drying applications. Its object is also a fluid for cleaning internal heat-transfer systems. The object of the present invention is also a method for dissolving oil and for cleaning. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101178 | Container Rinsing System and Method - A container rinsing system ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101179 | Robot system and method for molybdenum roasting furnaces cleaning procedures - At present, the cleaning procedures for roasting furnaces are carried out manually. Due to the demanding operating conditions for the plant personnel, there is a decrease in the furnace performance which means less productivity. Due to the above, a robot system and method have been developed for the cleaning of molybdenum roasting furnaces. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101180 | Substrate treating apparatus and method of manufacturing the same - Provided are a substrate treating apparatus and a method of manufacturing the substrate treating apparatus. Processing units of a process equipment are modularized, and the modularized processing units are detachably disposed in a main frame. According to this characteristic, work time and work effort required for manufacturing the process equipment can be reduced. In addition, maintenance/repair of each of the processing units can be further easily performed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101181 | Substrate cleaning apparatus - A substrate cleaning apparatus is used to clean a substrate with a cleaning liquid. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a substrate holding mechanism configured to hold a substrate horizontally, a rotating mechanism configured to rotate the substrate held by the substrate holding mechanism, a liquid supply nozzle for supplying a cleaning solution to the substrate, and a spin cover provided around the substrate and rotatable at substantially the same speed as the substrate. The spin cover has an inner circumferential surface shaped so as to surround the substrate. The inner circumferential surface is, from a lower end to an upper end thereof, inclined radially inwardly. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101182 | Dishwasher, in Particular Domestic Dishwasher - A dishwasher is provided that includes a washing space in which the soiled articles can be positioned for cleaning and an operating device that operates during the cleaning operation and is arranged in an opening in a bounding face of the washing space and/or of a container which can be positioned in the washing space. A spray device for spraying cleaning fluid is integrated into the washing space in the operating device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101183 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING TUBE FINS OF AIR FAN COOLER FOR HEAT EXCHANGER - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for cleaning tube fins of an air fan cooler for heat exchangers. The apparatus according to the present invention is constructed such that the tube fins can be cleaned in a mechanical manner even when the air fan cooler is in operation, thus preventing the heat exchange efficiency of the tube fins from becoming reduced by dust. Furthermore, the present invention restrains the use of chemicals, thus realizing environment-friendly cleaning. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101184 | Spa filter cleaning device - A spa filter cartridge cleaning apparatus configured to substantially remove contaminants from a spa filter cartridge. The cleaning apparatus further includes a container that has a plurality of walls configured to define an interior volume of sufficient size to receive a spa filter cartridge therein. A cleaning cylinder is disposed within the container and functions to be mateably connected with the hollow core of a spa filter cartridge. The cleaning cylinder further includes a plurality of apertures that function to discharge cleaning liquid disposed within the cleaning cylinder. An attachment mechanism operably connects the cleaning cylinder to a water source. A pinion gear is operably connected to one end of the cleaning cylinder and functions to rotate the cleaning cylinder for increased cleaning effectiveness of the spa filter cartridge secured thereto. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101185 | LOW-WATER-CONSUMPTION RINSING AND/OR WASHING DEVICE, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE FEATURING SUCH A DEVICE - A spray arm assembly for a dishwashing machine includes at least one arm rotationally mounted about an axis, the arm including an internal cavity for receiving a pressurized service fluid and being provided with a plurality of spraying nozzles for spraying service fluid from said arm in the form of spray jets. The arm is shaped so that its opposite ends radially extend from the rotation axis in a manner diametrically opposite to each other about the rotation axis. The spraying nozzles are numbered, sized and positioned such that a total flow rate of service fluid delivered in use by the spraying nozzles at each concentric nozzle location circumference traced about the rotation axis of the arm during a complete rotation of the arm increases as a function of the radius of said nozzle location circumference. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101186 | Substrate Processing Apparatus and Substrate Processing Method - Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus for cleaning and drying a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. This substrate processing apparatus includes a liquid processing unit for processing a substrate by immersing the substrate in stored purified water, a drying unit arranged above the liquid processing unit and configured to dry the substrate, a substrate transfer apparatus for transferring the substrate between the liquid processing unit and drying unit, a fluid supply mechanism for supplying a fluid mixture containing vapor or mist of purified water and vapor or mist of a volatile organic solvent to the drying unit, and a controller for controlling the supply of the fluid mixture. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101187 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH CLEANING FLUID SUPPLY - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including supplies of first and second fluids and a dispenser for distributing at least one of the fluids to the surface to be cleaned. The fluid delivery system can further include a mixing manifold that mixes the first and second fluids at different concentrations. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101188 | Lightweight Single Tube Crutch - A height adjustable crutch includes a single tube member, a foot grip, an underarm support, and a handle. The single tube member has a central axis along which a main member, a telescoping top member, and a telescoping foot member are aligned. The top member is adjustable relative to a top end of the main member. The foot member is adjustable relative to bottom end of the main member. The foot grip is fixedly attached to the foot member, and the underarm support is fixedly attached to a top end of the top member. The underarm support is generally perpendicular to the central axis of the single tube member. The handle is fixedly attached to the main member and is offset from the central axis of the single tube such that a gap separates a central area of the handle and the main member. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101189 | Baby carrier/stroller canopy - My invention, is a stroller canopy for a baby carrier and/or a stroller that is more versatile, useful, functional, strong and multi purpose than any other baby carrier/stroller canopy made fore to now. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101190 | Solar Cell Contacts Containing Aluminum And At Least One Of Boron, Titanium, Nickel, Tin, Silver, Gallium, Zinc, Indium And Copper - Formulations and methods of making solar cell contacts and cells therewith are disclosed. In general, the invention provides a solar cell comprising a contact made from a mixture wherein, prior to firing, the mixture comprises at least one aluminum source, at least one source of a metal including one or more of boron, titanium, nickel, tin, gallium zinc, indium, and copper, and about 0.1 to about 10 wt % of a glass component. Within the mixture, the overall content of aluminum is about 50 wt % to about 85 wt % of the mixture, and the overall combined content of boron, nickel, tin, silver, gallium, zinc, indium, copper, is about 0.05 to about 40 wt % of the mixture. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101191 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - The photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules which are connected to form a string or several strings connected in parallel, thereby forming a photovoltaic generator having a positive terminal and negative terminal. A DC constant voltage source connected to the photovoltaic generator to raise the potential of the positive terminal relative to ground potential. This reduces the flow of electrons out of the TCO layer of the modules, thereby reducing or completely eliminating cathode discharges which damage the modules. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101192 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED COLOR INTERFEROMETRIC FILM STACKS - Color photovoltaic (PV) devices formed using interferometric stacks tuned to reflect color covering the front side or back side of a PV cell, device, panel, or array are disclosed. Interferometric stacks covering PV devices include interferometric modulators (IMODs), or dichroic pair stacks. Such devices can be configured to reflect enough light of select wavelengths so as to impart a color, while transmitting enough light to the PV active material so as to generate useful electricity. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101193 | SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY - A solar cell includes a plurality of solar panels arranged in parallel, and a light-reflective member adjacent to the plurality of solar panels. Each solar panel is spaced a predetermined distance from another, and the light-reflective member is configured for reflecting sunlight to the solar panels. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101194 | Method and system for converting light to electric power - A method and system for converting light to electric power including coupling in parallel at least two devices in a first plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, coupling in parallel at least two devices in at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, and coupling in series the first plurality of devices suitable to convert light electricity with the at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power. A method for converting electromagnetic flux to electric power. A method for optimizing the electric power output of a system including determining the expected illumination pattern of incident laser radiation, and optimizing the amount of laser radiation incident on the surface of the devices suitable to convert light to electric power by distributing the devices according to the expected illumination pattern of the incident laser beam. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101195 | MINI-TRUSS THIN-SHEET PANEL ASSEMBLY - A mini-truss thin-sheet panel assembly. In one embodiment, a substantially rigid thin-sheet panel assembly having a non-rigid thin-sheet component includes the thin-sheet component which has selected plan area and shape, a backer having a plan shape and area substantially similar to the thin-sheet component, and plural riser elements of selected height and configuration each extending from the backer to distal ends connected to a reverse surface of the thin-sheet component, the riser elements being configured and disposed in an array which causes the assembly to have substantial rigidity in a selected direction in the thin-sheet component. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101196 | EVM IN SOLAR MODULES - The present invention relates to a solar module containing at least one layer made up of at least one α-olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer which has a vinyl acetate content of ≧40% by weight, based on the total weight of the α-olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer, and has been prepared by a solution polymerization process at a pressure of from 100 to 700 bar, the use of the α-olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer mentioned in solar modules, the use of the solar module of the invention for stationary or mobile power generation and also a solar power plant containing at least one solar module according to the invention. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101197 | Solar Battery and Production Method Thereof - Included are a semiconductor layer that is formed on a light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate and is of a type opposite to that of said semiconductor substrate, an electrode of a semiconductor layer that is of the same type as that of the semiconductor layer of said light receiving surface and is formed on a rear surface opposite to said light receiving surface, an electrode that is of the same type as that of said semiconductor substrate and is electrically insulated from said electrode of the semiconductor layer of the same type as that of the semiconductor layer of said light receiving surface formed on said rear surface, and a semiconductor layer that is of the same type as that of the semiconductor layer of said light receiving surface and electrically connects between the semiconductor layer of said light receiving surface and said electrode of the semiconductor layer of the same type as that of the semiconductor layer of said light receiving surface formed on said rear surface. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101198 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method of fabricating the same. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a lower substrate and an upper substrate separated from each other, a semiconductor electrode layer on the lower substrate, a dye layer adsorbed onto a surface of the semiconductor electrode layer, and an electrolyte between the lower and upper substrates. Here, an upper surface of the lower substrate adjacent to the semiconductor electrode layer includes at least one recess for increasing a contact area between the semiconductor electrode layer and the lower substrate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101199 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention is directed to a thick film conductive composition comprising: (a) electrically conductive silver powder; (c) fluorine-containing glass frit; dispersed in (d) organic vehicle and devices made therefrom. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101200 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL CONTAINING FULLERENE DERIVATIVE - The present invention provides a photoelectric conversion material comprising a fullerene derivative represented by the formula C | 2009-04-23 |
20090101201 | NIP-NIP THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURE - A thin film multi-junction photovoltaic structure is presented as well as methods and apparatus for forming the same. The photovoltaic structure comprises first and second NIP junctions formed over a translucent substrate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101202 | METHOD OF FAST HYDROGEN PASSIVATION TO SOLAR CELLS MADE OF CRYSTALLINE SILICON - A method of improving efficiency of solar cells made of crystalline silicon, including monocrystalline silicon, multicrystalline silicon and polycrystalline silicon is provided. In the method, a negative bias pulse is applied to solar cells at a predetermined voltage, a predetermined frequency, and a predetermined pulse width while immersing the solar cells in a hydrogen plasma. Hydrogen ions are attracted and quickly implanted into the solar cells. Thus, the passivation of crystal defects in the solar cells can be realized in a short period. Meanwhile, the properties of an antireflection layer cannot be damaged as proper operating parameters are used. Consequently, the serious resistance of the solar cells can be significantly reduced and the filling factor increases as a result. Further, the short-circuit current and the open-circuit voltage can be increased. Therefore, the efficiency can be enhanced. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101203 | Method of making an antireflective silica coating, resulting product, and photovoltaic device comprising same - A low-index silica coating may be made by forming silica sol including or of a silane and/or a colloidal silica. The silica precursor may be deposited on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) to form a coating layer. The coating layer may then be cured and/or fired using temperature(s) of from about 550 to 700° C. The coating layer includes a striping-reducing agent to inhibit the appearance of striping in the coating layer. The low-index silica based coating may be used as an antireflective (AR) film on a front glass substrate of a photovoltaic device (e.g., solar cell) or any other suitable application in certain example instances. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101204 | PHOTOVOLTAIC LAMINATED MODULE BACKSHEET, FILMS AND COATINGS FOR USE IN MODULE BACKSHEET, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Improved photovoltaic module backsheets, and processes for making the same, are disclosed, including paper and polymer films for use in photovoltaic laminated modules. The present disclosure provides electrical insulation paper and one or more coatings or resin laminates having improved material properties, such as improved thermal and humidity performance, for use as backsheet materials in photovoltaic modules. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101205 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A RUBBER COMPOSITION, RUBBER COMPOSITION OBTAINED THEREFROM, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention pertains to a process for preparing a rubber precursor or a rubber composition comprising a modified inorganic oxygen-containing particulate material comprising the steps of: a) preparing a mixture of the modified inorganic oxygen-containing particulate material and a first solvent; and b1) adding the mixture to a rubber precursor comprising at least one polymer and optionally a second solvent; or b2) adding the mixture to a rubber composition comprising at least one monomer of a rubber precursor and optionally a second solvent, and polymerising the monomer(s) to form the rubber precursor; c) optionally cross-linking the rubber precursor in the presence of a cross-linking agent to form a rubber composition; and d) optionally removing the first and/or second solvents before, during or after any of the steps b1), b2), and c). The invention further pertains to rubber compositions comprising rubber and inorganic oxygen-containing particulate material modified with a coupling agent. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101206 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A PHOTOVOLTAIC OR A LIGHT EMITTING POLYMER DEVICE - A process for manufacturing a photovoltaic, or a light emitting polymer device, comprises providing a cathode of aluminum, placing the cathode in an inert atmosphere and removing aluminum oxide formed on the aluminum prior to placement thereof in the inert atmosphere. The aluminum is passivated while still in the inert atmosphere by coating the aluminum with a passivation agent to prevent oxidation of the aluminum upon exposure to oxygen. The passivated aluminum is removed from the inert atmosphere and an active layer of a photovoltaic or an electroluminescent material is provided on the passivated aluminum. A valence hole injection layer is then provided over the active layer to form an anode. In one embodiment, the cathode comprises a plurality of electrically isolated cathode cells which are cut from an aluminum sheet or foil and wherein the active layer and valence hole injection layer are printed over the cathode cells. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101207 | HERMETIC RECEIVER PACKAGE - The present invention is a hermetic receiver package for improving reliability of optical components within a solar concentrator system. The hermetic receiver package includes a non-imaging concentrator and a solar cell sealed within a shell structure to provide protection from environmental degradation. The non-imaging concentrator and solar cell are guarded from degradation caused by the outside environment as well as by sources within the solar concentrator system. Features are incorporated into the non-imaging concentrator and shell which allow the hermetic receiver package to be manufactured in a cost-effective manner. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101208 | Stiffening members for reflectors used in concentrating solar power apparatus, and method of making same - In certain example embodiments, a solar collector system including a plurality of reflectors is provided. Each reflector has a stiffening rib associated therewith and is attached thereto on a side facing away from the sun. At least one area on each stiffening rib is suitable for accommodating a polymer-based adhesive for bonding the rib to a side of the associated reflector facing away from the sun. Each stiffening rib is formed so as to substantially match a contour of the associated reflector. At least two of each rib, the associated reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion within about 50% of one another. Each stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the associated reflector so as to increase an EI value thereof at least about 10 times or to at least about 9,180 pascal meters | 2009-04-23 |
20090101209 | Method of making an antireflective silica coating, resulting product, and photovoltaic device comprising same - A low-index silica coating may be made by forming silica sol including a silane and/or a colloidal silica. The silica precursor may be deposited on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) to form a coating layer. The coating layer may then be cured and/or fired using temperature(s) of from about 550 to 700° C. A barrier undercoating including a metal oxide, such as, silica, alumina, titania, zirconia, and/or an oxynitride of silica may be deposited between the coating layer and substrate. Preferably, the barrier undercoating does not substantially affect the percent transmission or reflection of the low-index silica coating. The low-index silica based coating may be used as an antireflective (AR) film on a front glass substrate of a photovoltaic device (e.g., solar cell) or any other suitable application in certain example instances. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101210 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES: MULTIPLE BUSBARS - Described herein are a silicon semiconductor device with multiple busbars, and a conductive silver paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101211 | Mixing device with valve disks - The invention relates to a mixing device for mixing substances with a valve control disk and a fixed valve seat disk having at least two groups of openings each of which consists of at least three through openings. A first opening is an inlet for a substance, a second opening connects to a mixing path and a third opening bridges the mixing path. The valve control disk has a first and second recess and is arranged parallel to the valve seat disk and a flow is realized via the first recess between the first and second opening and via the second recess between the first and third opening. The first opening is superimposed by the first and second recesses and a superimposed surface area remains constant. The total superimposed surfaces of the first openings by the first recesses and by the second recesses are also constant. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101212 | FLUID REGULATOR - A fluid regulator ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101213 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AND METERING FLUID FLOW - An orifice assembly includes a sleeve and a rod. The sleeve has a first axial end, a second axial end, an outer surface, and a bore that extends through the first and second axial ends. The second axial end defines a first opening and a second opening that extend from the outer surface into the bore. The rod includes a first portion and a second portion that is adapted for linear sliding movement in the bore of the sleeve. The second portion includes an end that cooperates with the first and second openings in the sleeve to define a first variable orifice and a second variable orifice. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101214 | Gas supply system for a pumping arrangement | 2009-04-23 |
20090101215 | COMPRESSED AIR REGULATOR APPARATUS SITUATED IN CANISTER AND METHOD FOR REGULATING COMPRESSED AIR THEREOF - A compressed gas regulator of a piston type is disclosed in which a regulator is configured with an input valve situated entirely inside a compressed air canister, which regulator is then attached to a paintball gun, marker or other device for providing discrete charges of gas at a predetermined pressure to the attached device. The overall size and weight of the regulator are minimized, which allows increased capabilities to the user. A regulator overpressurization port vents behind a conventional safety gauge for safety purposes. Fill, gage, and canister overpressurization rupture ports are interconnected with a fill channel that extends from the canister to the ports without intersecting or interfering with the regulating components within the regulator. The input valve seat face is surrounded by a shallow generally conical surface within an input plenum. The shallow generally conical surface extends at approximately 5 to 15 degrees. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101216 | Scavenging Valve for a Hydraulic Circuit - The invention relates to a scavenging valve for a closed hydraulic circuit. A valve piston ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101217 | Flow-Rate Controller, and Regulator Unit and Valve Unit Used for the Same - A highly versatile flow-rate controller that is easy to handle and a regulator unit and a valve unit used for the same are provided. The flow-rate controller includes a regulator unit having a regulator and a first pressure sensor, a valve unit having a second pressure sensor and a flow-rate control valve, and an orifice unit that is connected to the regulator unit and the valve unit in a detachable manner and that has a fluid channel and an orifice that connect to the regulator unit and the valve unit. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101218 | Valve means - A valve means has a valve housing, in which an inlet duct for pressure fluid extends, the duct opening into a valve chamber, in which a valve member is held by spring means in a closed position engaging a valve seat, the valve member opening at a predetermined opening pressure of the pressure fluid present so that pressure fluid arrives by way of an opening cross section at a fluid outlet and flows from it, and the valve means comprises a control duct by way of which pressure fluid flows into a control chamber, in which a control member is held clear of a control seat by spring means in an open position, the control chamber being connected by way of a connecting duct with the valve chamber; and in which the control member so controls the exit flow of the pressure fluid that the control member is able to be shifted, prior to opening of the valve member at a control pressure below the opening pressure into engagement with its control seat so that the passage of fluid between the control chamber and the valve chamber is shut off and that in the open position of the valve member and during exit flow of the pressure fluid via the control chamber the control member, with a fall in pressure below the control pressure, shifts into its open position and the connection duct is opened with the result that pressure fluid can leave via the control chamber. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101219 | MEDICAL WASTE FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A medical waste fluid collection and disposal system includes a medical waste fluid collection cart including first and second fluid collection canisters. A valve assembly selectively communicates with the canisters and a valve drive system controls the valve assembly. A liquid level sensor is positioned within each of the canisters. A cart processor communicates with the liquid level sensors and the valve drive system. A cart drain line communicates with the valve assembly and a receptacle, a cart flushing line communicates with the valve assembly and the receptacle and a cart data line and a cart power line communicate with the cart processor and the cart receptacle. A station includes a drain pump that communicates with a drainage system and a station drain line, a flushing pump that communicates with a source of washing liquid and a station flushing line and a station processor in communication with the drain and flushing pumps. A station data line communicates with the station processor. A coupler communicates with the station drain line, flushing line and the station data line and a station power line. The station coupler removably engages the cart receptacle so operation of the cart and station components can be coordinated by the processors for drainage and flushing of the cart canisters. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101220 | Removable auxiliary area fuel tank for motorcycles - An auxiliary fuel tank mounts on top of a primary fuel tank to provide additional fuel capacity. The auxiliary fuel tank and primary fuel tank establish a single fuel volume. The auxiliary fuel tank contains interconnecting means to replace the primary tank gas cap, support auxiliary fuel tank, and can detachably attach the auxiliary tank to the primary tank at the fill point of the primary tank. The bottom of the auxiliary fuel tank is equipped with a cap replacement for the primary tank and interconnects to form a seal. The interconnection includes an inlet tube that protrudes in and through the primary tank fill point to provide for the flow of gasoline and including ear members to prevent liquid from passing back into the auxiliary fuel tank. The auxiliary fuel tank includes a separate fill point to allow for fueling of the system once attached. The auxiliary fuel tank can be shaped complementary to the primary tank outer surface and may be fastened to the primary tank or motorcycle frame. The invention also provides a method of providing additional fuel capacity with an auxiliary fuel tank and attaching it to the primary tank directly to the primary tank fill point. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101221 | STANDING PIPE FAUCET ASSEMBLY - In a pipe faucet for assembling a faucet body formed of a hollow pillar with a separate body, the separate body corresponding the faucet body has a lateral hole groove, and a slantwise threaded hole through the hole groove at a chamber for installing a water mixing valve. A hollow tube connected an outlet pipe inserts into the hole groove. The hollow tube has a diameter equals an inner diameter, and a length shorter than a height of the hole groove. The hollow tube corresponding to the threaded hole has a slantwise blocking groove. After the hollow tube inserts into the hole groove, a bolt is screwed in the threaded hole, generating a backward push and against effect between the bolt and the threaded hole, fixing the outlet pipe and faucet body together. After the chamber has a water outlet through the hollow tube, the whole assembly is completely assembled. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101222 | Pressure accumulator, especially pulsation damper - The invention relates to a pressure accumulator, especially a pulsation damper, which comprises an accumulator housing ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101223 | REGULATOR FOR CLUTCH - A regulator for a clutch includes a regulator housing, first and second plates in the regulator housing, and a support plate attached to the regulator housing. The first plate may be convex in a direction opposite the second plate. The first plate may include at least one oil passage hole. The first plate may be thinner than the second plate. A first damping member may be provided between the regulator housing and the first plate, and a second damping member may be provided between the second plate and the support plate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101224 | Joint and joining method for multilayer composite tubing and fittings - A joining method wherein ends of multilayer composite tubing and/or fittings having at least one middle layer of malleable metal are flared radially outwardly so that exposed ends of the middle layer of malleable metal are directed radially outward and away from a fluid flow path within the tubing and/or fittings. The flared-out ends are then fused using infrared butt welding so that the resulting bead protrusion into the fluid flow path is small enough to be acceptable for use in a high purity water system. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF FLEXIBLE PIPES - Flexible pipe body, a method of manufacturing flexible pipe body and a method of providing a flexible pipe are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes a fluid retaining layer, at least one tensile armor layer, at least one extruded thermal insulation layer over an outermost one of the at least one tensile armor layers and an outer shield layer over the insulation layer. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101226 | Method for transporting a weft thread through the shed of a weaving machine - A method for transporting the weft thread through the shed of an air-jet weaving machine having a nozzle fed with a flowing transportation medium, wherein the portion, changeable along the weft thread, of the natural thread charges arranged irregularly on the weft thread is contactlessly registered by means of an electrode array, wherein the changing total charge is determined on the electrode array, wherein the periodic change in the total charge is evaluated for determining the axial velocity of the weft thread, and wherein the nozzle of the weaving machine is controlled as a function of the axial velocity of the weft. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101227 | Method for Operating a Projectile Loom - It is the object of the invention to avoid weaving defects, which due to a starting process of a projectile weaving machine in fabrics, especially such with ground weaves, as a cause of the starting process. The object is achieved according to the invention in that the projectile weaving machine is operated in the slow speed running after each starting process during the first weaving cycle, in that during the slow speed running the weft thread is inserted with a velocity adequate for the prescribed operating rotational speed, and in that the projectile weaving machine is operated with the prescribed operating rotational speed directly after the end of the first weaving cycle. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101228 | Weaving machine, yarn feeder and method for inserting a weft yarn - A projectile-weaving machine is equipped with a weft yarn feeder having a stationary storage body for intermediately storing a yarn store consisting of windings, the weft feeder comprising a passive hollow balloon breaker functionally associated to a withdrawal rim of the storage body. In addition to the passive balloon breaker, several yarn control elements are separated in circumferential direction for being actively moved by a drive from an outer rest position into an inner operative position which without totally stopping withdrawn weft yarn are brought into a mechanical engagement on the weft yarn upstream from the withdrawal rim and starting with an end phase of an insertion on the weft yarn while the weft yarn is taken off from the yarn store over the withdrawal rim. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101229 | VAPOR RECOVERY DETECTION MEANS - A vapor recovery system for recovering fuel vapor from a vehicle tank during dispensing of fuel into the vehicle tank. The vapor recovery system comprises a vapor recovery line for transporting fuel vapor, and detecting device for detecting a fuel vapor flow. The detecting device comprises a housing having a vapor inlet and a vapor outlet, a body movably arranged in the housing, and a sensor arranged to detect a location of the body within the housing. The body is configured to move from a first position in the housing to a second position in the housing in dependence of a rate of fuel vapor flow flowing from the vapor inlet to the vapor outlet. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101230 | APPARATUS FOR FILLING AN OIL TANK - An apparatus for filling an oil tank may include one or more valves that may be arranged and/or sized in such a way as to assist in venting the oil tank during a fill operation and assure that the tank may be filled within a reasonable time. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101231 | Filling device for container filling machines - A filling device for container filling machines including an exchangeable centering socket for a mouth of a container, a bayonet joint for mounting the centering socket to the filling device, and at least one permanent magnet for removably fixing the centering socket in a locked position. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101232 | DISPENSING DEVICE AND DISPENSER COMPRISING SAME - A fluid dispenser device for associating with a fluid reservoir ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101233 | AUTOMATICALLY FULFILLING BEVERAGE ORDERS - Method and apparatus for automatically fulfilling a beverage order. An input describing a beverage order is received ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101234 | STUMP CUTTER WITH A WEIGHT CENTERED POWER TRAIN - A stump cutter configured for improved stability includes a frame structure, an engine, a boom with a proximal end and distal end, and a grinding wheel rotatably mounted to the distal end of the boom. The boom is pivotally mounted to the frame structure at its proximal end typically by means of a turntable, hydraulic actuators and ears. Preferably, the engine is pivotally mounted between the ears about a generally horizontal axis so that the engine is generally weight-balanced during pivoting. The horizontal axis preferably passes through or adjacent the engine's center of mass. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101235 | FEEDING MECHANISM FOR A WOODWORKING MACHINE - A feeding mechanism adapted for use with a woodworking machine includes a driving unit and a feeding roller unit. The feeding roller unit includes a driven shaft that extends along an axis from the driving unit and that is driven by the driving unit to rotate about the axis, a feeding roller that is disposed co-rotatably around the driven shaft, a plurality of contact components, and a plurality of resilient components. Each of the contact components has a contact end portion and is resiliently movable relative to the feeding roller between an extended position, where the contact end portion is exposed from the feeding roller, and a retracted position, where the contact end portion is retracted into the feeding roller. Each of the resilient components is disposed for biasing a respective one of the contact components toward the extended position. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101236 | Method of Manufacturing a Panel - A method of manufacturing a panel ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101237 | Compressed Wood Product and Electronic Device Exterior Material - A compressed wood product includes a wood whose shape is taken while a volume decreased by compression is previously added, wherein a direction intersecting a fiber direction of the wood is set to a compression direction, and the wood is formed by being subjected to compressive force. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101238 | Brazing Material Containing A Flux - A wire for use in a brazing or soldering operation is provided. The wire preferably includes a body formed of a metallic material. A flux solution is provided within a channel along at least a portion of the length of the body and a surface of the flux solution is exposed. The body is preferably formed into an annular ring having an inner wall and an opposing outer wall. The flux solution preferably includes a solvent, a polymer dissolved in the solvent, and a powdered flux added to the polymer solution. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101239 | Method for processing metal body and apparatus for processing metal body - The present invention provides a method for processing a metal body which can turn a metal structure of the metal body into a finer grain structure thus obtaining the high strength and the high ductility. In a method or an apparatus for processing a metal body which turns the metal structure of the metal body into the finer grain structure by forming a low deformation resistance region where the deformation resistance is locally lowered in the metal body and by deforming the low deformation resistance region by shearing, using a non-low deformation resistance region forming means which forms a non-low deformation resistance region by increasing the deformation resistance which is lowered in the low deformation resistance region, the non-low deformation resistance region is formed along the low deformation resistance region. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101240 | CARBONITRIDING METHOD, MACHINERY COMPONENT FABRICATION METHOD, AND MACHINERY COMPONENT - A carbonitriding method that can improve the nitrogen permeating rate to render the carbonitriding process effective is directed to carbonitriding a workpiece formed of steel that contains at least 0.8 mass % of carbon by heating in an atmosphere including ammonia, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The method includes an atmosphere control step ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101241 | ACTUATION VIA SURFACE CHEMISTRY INDUCED SURFACE STRESS - A method of controlling macroscopic strain of a porous structure includes contacting a porous structure with a modifying agent which chemically adsorbs to a surface of the porous structure and modifies an existing surface stress of the porous structure. A device in one embodiment includes a porous metal structure, which when contacted with a modifying agent which chemically adsorbs to a surface of the porous metal structure, exhibits a volumetric change due to modification of an existing surface stress of the porous metal structure; and a mechanism for detecting the volumetric change. Additional methods and systems are also presented. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101242 | LOW CARBON ALLOY STEEL TUBE HAVING ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH AND EXCELLENT TOUGHNESS AT LOW TEMPERATURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A low carbon alloy steel tube and a method of manufacturing the same, especially for a stored gas inflator pressure vessel, in which the steel tube consists essentially of, by weight: about 0.06% to about 0.18% carbon, about 0.3% to about 1.5% manganese, about 0.05% to about 0.5% silicon, up to about 0.015% sulfur, up to about 0.025% phosphorous, and at least one of the following elements: up to about 0.30% vanadium, upto t about 0.10% aluminum, up to about 0.06% niobium, up to about 1% chromium, up to about 0.70 % nickel, up to about 0.70% molybdenum, up to about 0.35% copper, up to about 0.15% residual elements, and the balance iron and incidental impurities. After a high heating rate of about 100° C. per second; rapidly and fully quenching the steel tubing in a water-based quenching solution at a cooling rate of about 100° C. per second. The steel has a tensile strength of at least about 145 ksi and as high as 220 ksi and exhibits ductile behavior at temperatures as low as −100° C. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101243 | Copper Alloy Having High Strength, High Electric Conductivity and Excellent Bending Workability - The present invention relates to a copper alloy having high strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent bendability, the copper alloy containing, in terms of mass %, 0.4 to 4.0% of Ni; 0.05 to 1.0% of Si; and, as an element M, one member selected from 0.005 to 0.5% of P, 0.005 to 1.0% of Cr, and 0.005 to 1.0% of Ti, with the remainder being copper and inevitable impurities, in which an atom number ratio M/Si of elements M and Si contained in a precipitate having a size of 50 to 200 nm in a microstructure of the copper alloy is from 0.01 to 10 on average, the atom number ratio being measured by a field emission transmission electron microscope with a magnification of 30,000 and an energy dispersive analyzer. According to the invention, it is possible to provide a copper alloy having high strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent bendability. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101244 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY HOOKS AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH HOOKS - Mechanical hooks made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys, wherein the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys provide ruggedness, durability, higher service loads, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost manufacturing are provided. In addition, methods of making such mechanical hooks from bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are also disclosed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101245 | Method for Surface Cooling Steel Slabs to Prevent Surface Cracking, and Steel Slabs Made by That Method - A method is provided for the continuous casting, cutting, and continued heat treatment of steel slabs, particularly those having cracking-prone alloy formulations, without requiring the use of water spray quench cooling equipment. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101246 | Induction Hardening Method And Jig Used In Induction Hardening Process - The present invention provides a method for induction hardening of a steel member having an outer ring portion and, more specifically, for induction hardening of an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring portion. The method uses two pressing members, each of which includes a flat basal surface and a projecting portion projecting therefrom. Each of the projecting portions has a cross-section in the shape of a perfect circle. Also, the projecting portions have, on the outer circumferences thereof, respective pressing surfaces. While gaps are maintained between axial end faces of the outer ring portion and the basal surfaces of the pressing members, the pressing members are pressed against the outer ring portion so that the pressing surfaces each abut against the inner circumference side of the outer ring portion. While a biasing force is applied to the pressing members, the induction hardening process is applied to the outer circumferential surface. During the induction hardening process, the pressing members are moved toward each other until the basal surfaces abut against respective axial end faces of the outer ring portion. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101247 | Method for producing martensitic stainless steel pipe - A martensitic stainless steel pipe, which comprises specified quantities of C, Si, Mn, P, S, Cr, Ni, Al, N, Cu, Ti, V, Mo, Nb, B and Ca, and the balance being Fe and impurities, has satisfactory toughness at a high strength of 650 MPa or more by yield strength and also excellent hot workability. Therefore, it can be used as a high-strength martensitic stainless steel pipe for carbon dioxide gas corrosion resistant use, to be used in oil and/or gas well environments containing no hydrogen sulfide but carbon dioxide gas. This high-strength martensitic stainless steel pipe is an inexpensive martensitic stainless steel pipe, which does not require an addition of large quantities of expensive elements such as Ni and Mo, and moreover does not require the control of the content of P to a value less than 0.010% by mass. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101248 | Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet and Process for Producing the Same - The present invention provides a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet produced by a method for promoting secondary recrystallization without an inhibitor, the grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including 2.0% or more and 4.5% or less of Si and 0.01% or more and 0.5% or less of Mn on a mass % basis, wherein the number of oxide particles having a diameter of 1 to 3 μm among that (oxide particles) of containing Ca and/or Mg is 400 or less per unit area (1 cm | 2009-04-23 |
20090101249 | METHOD OF MAKING A HARDENED SHEET METAL PART - In a method of making a hardened sheet metal part, a blank is cut to form a region defined by at least one cutting edge having a cutting depth which is smaller than a material thickness of the blank. The blank is subjected to a hot forming step and at least in one area is allowed to harden. After the hot forming step, the region is pushed along the cutting edge. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101250 | BASIC METAL NITRATE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND GAS GENERATING AGENT COMPOSITION - Provided is a basic metal nitrate suitable as an oxidizing agent for a gas generating agent, which is a basic metal nitrate having a good thermal stability and meeting at least one requirement of the following (a) to (d): | 2009-04-23 |
20090101251 | Shaped, Flexible Fuel and Energetic System Therefrom - A shaped, flexible fuel and energetic system is presented. The shaped, flexible fuel comprises at least one polymeric binding material and porous silicon particles dispersed throughout the polymeric binding material. The porous silicon particles are prepared from a metallurgical grade silicon powder. The shaped, flexible fuel preferably includes shapes such as: an article, a film, a wire and a tape. The energetic system comprises the shaped, flexible fuel portion used alone or in combination with at least one oxidizer. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101252 | CONTAINER HAVING HANDLES SHAPED AS AWARENESS RIBBONS - A personal container is provided having handles in the shape of awareness ribbons, in which two end portions that intersect one another with the ends extending below the intersection point and a closed loop section that extend above the intersection point. The handles are attached to first and second sides of a compartment body. The handles each define an opening sized to receive a hand of a user. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101253 | Shopping cart engageable tote bag - A reusable shopping bag, wherein environmentally beneficial avoidance of disposable shopping receptacles is enabled, wherein temporary securing to essentially any type of shopping cart is facilitated by the specially configured hangers defined coincident with a pair of engageable jaws, in order to effectively line the cargo compartment of a cart in order to prevent the passage of small articles therethrough, and wherein the jaws provide structural reinforcement and a general locking of the bag opening edge, requiring a multi-directional application of force in order for unlock and full access to bag contents. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101254 | Adjustable and accessorizeable carrying case - Handbag or carrying case includes a body defining a retaining compartment for retaining objects and having apertures on opposed sides, and elongate straps each having opposite end regions and at least two apertures, one proximate each end region. Snap fasteners attach the straps to the first and second sides via aligning pairs of apertures, i.e., one apertures on a side of the body and one aperture on the strap. The snap fasteners may be decorative snap fasteners. Use of the snap fasteners provides for variable attachment of the straps to the body and therefore enables each user of the carrying case to position the straps as they desire. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101255 | Sliding drawer card holder and extractor - Two components slide with respect to one another, and hold a stack of cards. A first component includes three members extending into a chamber formed by its C-shaped cross-section. When the components are slid apart, the first card in the stack is partially exposed. The card is pushed back past the outer members providing resistance to prevent the cards from moving while allowing only the top card to be pushed past the outer appendages to expose the next card. When the components are pushed together, a bump on an L-shaped component assures that the cards are aligned in a stack. The two outer members include tangs at their terminations that retain a stack of cards within the chamber and prevent them from sliding past. Between the outer members, a central spring extends in an angled configuration into the chamber and presses against the cards and frictionally retains them in position within the chamber. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101256 | BARBEQUE COVER ASSEMBLY - A barbecue cover assembly includes a container having a base, walls moveable between an erected configuration and an outwardly collapsed configuration, and a barbecue cover which can be housed in the container when the walls are in the erected configuration. The base has a high friction material on the underside thereof. The walls can be secured in the erected configuration, and the barbecue cover assembly can be positioned on top of a notional barbecue so that the walls can be moved to the outwardly collapsed configuration to permit the cover to be deployed to a barbecue covering position. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101257 | Tyre Comprising an Electronic Unit and a Method of Installing Said Electronic Unit into Said Tyre - A tyre having a radially internal surface of substantially toroidal conformation, includes: a housing mounted on the internal surface of the tyre and an electronic unit at least partially housed in the housing, the housing including at least two portions, each having a cavity in contact with a respective portion of the electronic unit and housing the same, each portion of the housing being mounted on the internal surface of the tyre, and a fastening element applied to the portions of the housing to maintain a constraint between such portions and the electronic unit. A method of installing the electronic unit into a tyre. | 2009-04-23 |