19th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130112151 | System for Breeding Aquatic Fauna - The invention provides a breeding system for aquatic fauna that includes a chamber ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112152 | SNP Alleles Associated with Leopard Complex Spotting and Congenital Stationary Blindness and Agents, Methods and Kits Thereof - The present disclosure relates to single nucleotide polymorphisms and primers and probes useful for screening for, diagnosing or detecting congenital stationary night blindness or for selecting or detecting horse coat patterns. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112153 | REMOTE ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM USING VOLTAGE-TO-FREQUENCY CONVERSION - An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms. Whether one-way or two-way remote controller with manual activation by the user, automatic activation by remote sensor detectors, or automatically activated by an on-board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions, either or all device outputs allow the animal's caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over-reactions. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112154 | BRIDLE MUZZLE - A device to prevent a horse from eating which is easily attached to a bridle; allows free air flow for breathing; allows normal control of the horse by the bridle; and does not interfere with the bridle's bit. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112155 | WATER HEATER AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A water heater includes a storage tank for storing water, a combustion chamber, a burner positioned in the combustion chamber, and a heat exchanger positioned in the storage tank. The burner produces products of combustion. The heat exchanger receives the products of combustion from the combustion chamber and transfers heat from the products of combustion to the water stored in the storage tank. The heat exchanger includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is positioned above the combustion chamber and the lower portion is positioned below the combustion chamber. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112156 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR GENERATING STEAM FOR SOLAR POWER PLANTS - A heat exchanger erected vertically for generating steam for solar power plants, including: an outer casing with an inlet and an outlet port for a heat-emitting medium; an inlet and an outlet collector for a heat-absorbing medium, said inlet and outlet collectors lying substantially within the outer casing; and a tube bundle within the outer casing with a number of tube layers including continuous tubes, wherein the heat-emitting medium can flow entirely around same and which are designed as flow paths for the heat-absorbing medium from the inlet collector to the outlet collector. The tube bundle is arranged in a meandering manner, wherein the heat exchanger is arranged according to a forced-flow principle so that the heat-absorbing medium is successively pre-heated, evaporated, and superheated so that a superheated steam exits the outlet collector. The energy for the pre-heating, evaporation, and superheating is essentially provided by the heat transfer from the heat-emitting medium to the heat-absorbing medium. The tube layers are arranged in such that the tubes of the individual tube layers are aligned to lie next to one another in the horizontal direction, with the directions of flow of the heat-absorbing medium being opposite in the horizontally adjacent tube sections which are arranged transversely to the central axis of the outer casing, and such that the tube layers are vertically adjacent. Each tube layer is formed from an equal number of tubes. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112157 | OZONE-AIDED COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ozone-aided combustion system and method that provides for increased fuel efficiency and reduces the hydrocarbon output in internal combustion engines is disclosed. The system/method incorporates pre-combustion ozone production via an ozone generator to improve the ignition/combustion cycle in an internal combustion engine. Some preferred embodiments incorporate an air dryer for reducing the moisture content of the incoming air to improve ozone production over a range of ambient humidity conditions. Alternate preferred embodiments may incorporate a hydrolysis unit to generate dry oxygen to be added to the intake air stream of the ozone generator and/or hydrogen to be added to the downstream exhaust of the ozone generator to both enhance the production of ozone, improve the combustion efficiency of the internal combustion engine and to reduce the pollution generated by the engine. Computer control of the air dryer, ozone generator, and/or hydrolysis unit is anticipated as well as integration with vehicle control computers via standardized bus interfaces such as OBD-II. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112158 | AERODIESEL ENGINE - The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112159 | PCV SYSTEM HAVING INTERNAL ROUTING - A positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is provided herein. The PCV system includes an engine assembly, the engine assembly including an engine block, a cylinder head, a valve cover, and an intake manifold and a PCV passage providing fluidic communication between a crankcase of the engine assembly and a cylinder intake port of the engine assembly without hoses or conduits external to the engine assembly. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112160 | FOUR-STROKE CYCLE ENGINE - There are output pistons | 2013-05-09 |
20130112161 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS AND VALVE TIMING CONTROL MECHANISM - A valve timing control apparatus includes a partitioning portion in a driven-side rotary member for partitioning the fluid pressure chamber into an advance angle chamber and a retard angle chamber, a restricting member in the driven-side rotary member and projectable and retractable relative to a driving-side rotary member, a restricting recess in the driving-side rotary member and restricting a relative rotational phase to a predetermined range in association with projection of the restricting member therein, a locking member disposed in the driven-side rotary member and projectable and retractable relative to the driving-side rotary member, a locking recess formed in the driving-side rotary member and locking the relative rotational phase to the predetermined phase in association with projection of the locking member therein, a communication passage formed between the restricting member and the locking member, and an urging passage for feeding fluid for projecting the restricting member into the restricting recess. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112162 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER - A camshaft adjuster ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112163 | VALVE INSERT, AND VALVE HAVING A VALVE INSERT OF THIS TYPE - A valve insert ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112164 | LASER IGNITION APPARATUS - A laser ignition apparatus includes a housing that has a male-threaded portion for fixing the housing and a hexagonal portion for tightening the male-threaded portion. Between a combustion chamber-side end of the male-threaded portion and an anti-combustion chamber-side end of the hexagonal portion, there is defined a non-optical element arrangement region in which none of an introducing optical element, an enlarging optical element and a focusing optical element of the apparatus is arranged. At one of a combustion chamber-side end and an anti-combustion chamber-side end of the non-optical element arrangement region, there is formed a reference surface that extends perpendicular to an axial direction of the housing. One of the introducing optical element, the enlarging optical element and the focusing optical element is received in the housing in such a manner as to be elastically pressed against the reference surface from outside of the non-optical element arrangement region. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112165 | ENGINE STARTING APPARATUS FOR IDLE-STOP VEHICLE - The total length of starter harness | 2013-05-09 |
20130112166 | THRUST BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR ENGINE BLOCK - A thrust bearing assembly for an engine block is disclosed. The engine block | 2013-05-09 |
20130112167 | Connecting Rod For An Engine - A connecting rod is described for operatively joining a piston to a crankshaft in an engine. The connecting rod has elongated body having a longitudinal axis. A cap is secured to the connecting rod and defines a bore. A journal on the crankshaft is positioned in the bore to connect the second end of the connecting rod to the crankshaft. Threaded bolts secure the cap to the connecting rod. The centerline of the bolts is angularly displaced from about 2° to about 15° from the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod. The angular displacement of the centerline of the bolts provides additional clearance between the camshaft and the connecting rod. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112168 | Motor-Driven Throttle Valve Device with Inductive Throttle Sensor and Inductive Throttle Sensor for Detecting Rotation Angle of Throttle Shaft of Motor-Driven Throttle Valve Device - In a situation where a conventional inductive throttle sensor is used with a motor-driven throttle valve device to detect the rotation angle of a throttle shaft, plural sensor connection conductor sections for connecting a connector terminal to a circuit board terminal section are formed on the cover on one lateral surface side of a circuit board in the long-axis direction. This increases the dimension of the cover in the short-axis direction (the dimension in the direction of air flow in an intake path). Consequently, it is difficult to install the motor-driven throttle valve device and inductive throttle sensor in a narrow engine room. This problem is addressed by using a separate member to achieve electrical conduction between a stator circuit board and a conductor routed inside the cover installed over the stator circuit board in a concentrated manner on one side of the circuit board. The problem is also addressed by disposing plural electrical conduction spots in a decentralized manner and away from a protrusion provided to limit the amount of axial movement of a gear. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112169 | PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR ANALYZING OCTANE CONTENT - Products and processes are provided herewith for analyzing octane content in a fuel sample that include the step or steps of receiving an octane measurement of a fuel sample from a octane analyzer, rounding the octane measurement to a nearest recognized octane rating, comparing the rounded octane measurement with a listed octane rating for the fuel sample, and communicating results of the comparison to a user of the octane analyzer. The octane analyzer may be incorporated into a fuel pump or a vehicle. The results of the comparison may also be used to adjust the vehicle operating parameters to account for the actual octane rating of the fuel dispensed into the vehicle. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112170 | FUEL CONTROL METHOD FOR HANDHELD ENGINE OPERATING MACHINE - A method for making an optimum combustion during engine operating time changes a fuel flow rate of the solenoid valve on the basis of engine rotational speed feedback control during engine idling time at low engine rotational speed and low electric power consumption. During engine idling time of an engine are carried out a rotational speed detecting process, an idle rotation adjusting process of making a rotational speed detected by the rotational speed detecting process equal to an initial value of rotational speed by controlling an ignition timing while comparing the detected rotational speed with the initial value of rotational speed as target value, and a valve opening correction process according to idle ignition timing change (I.I.T.C.) obtained by the idle rotation adjusting process. The valve opening is set to an adjusted valve opening (A.V.O.) plus a correction valve opening (C.V.O.) by the valve opening correction process. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112171 | FUEL INJECTION ADAPTERS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fuel injection adapter can include a primary cavity into which a primary fuel injector can be received and a secondary cavity into which a secondary fuel injector can be received. A channel can provide fluid communication between the primary and secondary cavity, and the primary cavity can be in fluid communication with an outlet of the fuel injection adapter. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112172 | Fuel Injection Control Device for Internal Combustion Engine - Disclosed is an fuel injection control device for an internal combustion engine, including a high-voltage generating circuit for generating a high voltage exceeding a battery voltage, which is a voltage for driving an injector, the battery voltage and high voltage being used to supply a hold current Ih, as well as a valve-opening current Ip as a driving current, to the injector, the control device allowing a fuel injection pulse signal to be output to one cylinder in a plurality of fuel injection timings during one combustion cycle, wherein, after the high voltage is consumed by driving the injector and decreases, a time required for the high-voltage generating circuit to restore high voltage to a predetermined value is calculated, and wherein, when driving control for any other injector is demanded during restoration time, injection is controlled by correcting at least one of fuel injection timing and fuel injection pulse width. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112173 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR IN A RETURNLESS FUEL SYSTEM - An electric motor is configured to provide mechanical power to a fuel pump. A method for monitoring the fuel pump includes estimating a pump speed and a nominal pump motor current in relation to a pump motor control signal and a fuel pressure. An armature resistance and a back-emf constant for the electric motor are determined corresponding to the estimated pump speed, a monitored pump motor current, and the pump motor control signal. A nominal armature resistance and a nominal back-emf constant for the electric motor are adjusted in relation to a pump motor temperature. A plurality of residuals are calculated based upon the adjusted nominal armature resistance, the adjusted nominal back-emf constant for the electric motor, the estimated armature resistance and the estimated back-emf constant for the electric motor. The residuals are compared with corresponding thresholds. A fault in the electric motor is detected based upon the comparisons of the residuals with the corresponding thresholds. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112174 | FUEL DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention proposes a fuel delivery device for a fuel injection device of an internal combustion engine, having a delivery pump ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112175 | Constructions for Piston Thermal Management - A piston construction with an end surface is equipped with a pattern of insulating cavities embedded in an upper end of the piston, between the end surface and interior portions of the piston that are cooled by circulating liquid coolant. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112176 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for generating sufficient vacuum to enable a leak detection routine. While a fuel tank pressure is within mechanical limits, fuel vapors are purged from a canister to an engine with an isolation valve open to generate a desired level of vacuum in the fuel tank. Thereafter, the fuel tank is isolated and leak detection is performed concurrent to the purging. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112177 | Miami max II compact fuel vaporizer - Presented vaporizer is a hollow container that houses a circular metallic coil. The coil has an inlet and outlet. The container has one opening serving inlet/outlet as one. This apparatus is designated for the use with internal combustion engines. The engine's coolant is admitted to the container, while fuel passes through the metallic coil located inside the container. After initial start of the engine we witnessed rise of temperature of the engine coolant and in effect expansion of the fuel passing though the coil. Doing so, the pressure in the fuel line increases significantly. In effect the fixed speed setting for fuel pump could be reduced. Flow of the fuel through the fuel vaporizer is administrated by the mean of motor speed control switch connected to the fuel pump. In summary, this device vaporizes petroleum fuel—each in effect dramatically increased efficiency and effectively reduced the emission of CO2. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112178 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION APPARATUS - In an EGR valve, an actuator includes a coil, a rotor body to be driven to rotate when the coil is energized with electric current, and a converting mechanism to convert rotational movement of the rotor body into stroke movement of the rod to bring a valve into or out of contact with a seat. The rod includes a stopper that will contact with a protrusion of the rotor body when the valve is placed in a full closed state. An end face of the stopper and an end face of the protrusion are slanted with respect to a stroke direction of stroke movement of the rod. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112179 | POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM - An engine assembly includes an engine defining a combustion chamber and a crankcase volume, and an intake assembly having an air cleaner assembly, a throttle, and an intake manifold in a series arrangement and fluidly coupled with the combustion chamber. A first and second air-oil separator may define respective first and second separator volumes, each respectively configured to extract oil from air flowing through the volume. A first conduit may fluidly couple the crankcase with the first separator volume, a second conduit may fluidly couple the intake manifold with the first separator volume; a third conduit may fluidly couple the crankcase with the second separator volume; a fourth conduit may fluidly couple the air cleaner assembly with the second separator volume; and a fifth conduit may fluidly couple the air cleaner assembly with the first separator volume. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112180 | IGNITION DEVICE FOR A TWO-STROKE ENGINE - The invention relates to an ignition device for triggering an ignition spark at a spark plug by way of an ignition generator. The latter includes a magnet wheel, which has two permanent magnets arranged at a spacing from each other in the peripheral direction and a magnetic yoke. The magnetic yoke carries a charging coil which charges an ignition capacitor, a primary coil and a secondary coil, connected, to the spark plug. During every passing of a permanent magnet, a voltage is induced in the coils, wherein, in order to trigger the ignition spark, the ignition capacitor is discharged via a switch element. In order to avoid an unwanted ignition at the bottom dead center of the piston, a device for reducing the voltage that occurs at the spark plug is provided. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112181 | TARGET LAUNCHING DEVICE - A target launching device comprising a surface supporting a target to be launched and a rotary launch arm capable of applying a launch force on the target, characterized in that the supporting surface has a concave longitudinal profile located in a plane parallel to the rotation plane of the launch arm. The invention is particularly suitable for launching archery targets. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112182 | Archery bows with brace rod receivers and brace rods for mounting bow handle grip in variable positions relative to archery bows - The invention encompasses archery bows that comprise brace rods configured to detachably couple with an archery bow bridged handle. In one aspect of the invention, a handle grip configured with brace rod receivers at opposing ends of the handle grip is detachably joined with brace rods connected to the bridged handle. The handle grip may then be selectably positioned along the brace rods and the distance between the handle grip portion and the bow string may be adjusted to accommodate different draw lengths and grip angles of various archers. In another embodiment, an end of the handle grip comprises a slotted aperture configured to accommodate a brace rod receiver so that the brace rod receiver may be fastened at various positions along the slotted aperture changing the angle of the handle grip relative to the brace rod receiver. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112183 | SPRING-LOADED RIFLE - The invention relates to a spring-loaded air rifle which includes a trigger that actuates a firing mechanism that controls an interconnection part, which exerts a force on a counter-pawl that releases a spring that actuates a piston, in which said firing mechanism is an electronic firing mechanism which includes a flexible rod for actuating a switch. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112184 | TOY PROJECTILE LAUNCHER AND PROJECTILE THEREOF - A toy projectile launcher includes a body having a magazine for storing at least one cylindrical projectile. The body has an elongate barrel in communication with the magazine. The barrel is shaped for travel of the projectile from the magazine to an exit end. The barrel has an intermediate opening between the magazine and the exit end. A drive wheel is powered by a motor to spin about an axis of rotation. The drive wheel can be coupled to the body by a drive wheel biasing member. The drive wheel intrudes into the barrel though the intermediate opening to contact and propel the projectile down the barrel. The drive wheel can include a resilient part. The axis of rotation of the drive wheel can deviate from being perpendicular to the length of the barrel by a predetermined angle selected to impart spin to the projectile. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112185 | CARRIER FOR A SILICON BLOCK, CARRIER ARRANGEMENT HAVING SUCH A CARRIER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SUCH A CARRIER ARRANGEMENT - A carrier ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112186 | Solid fuel cook system - A vertically disposed charcoal type grill or cook system with an insulated wall, includes concentric design mechanisms for completely surrounding the food material by the solid heat source. The systems provide for a removable fuel basket which carries the fuel material and a set of interchangeable and removable food basket that carry the food to be cooked internal to the fuel system. The grill is covered with a top possessing a reflective under surface. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112187 | PORTABLE COMBUSTION DEVICE UTILIZING THERMOELECTRICAL GENERATION - This invention provides a portable combustion device that provides a cleaner combustion, reduces the kindling period, and provides a more efficient overall combustion through the use of a fan that directs a predetermined volume of airflow over the combustible fuel—typically wood or similar cellulose-based biological solids. The combustion device has a combustion chamber with a fuel source. A housing encloses the TEG on the side of the device that generates an electrical output based on a temperature differential between opposing TEG sides. A heat-conducting probe is mounted to the TEG and protrudes into the combustion chamber. The opposing TEG side contacts a heat sink that interacts with ambient air. A fan draws heated air away the heat sink, and forces the air onto the combusting fuel through a plurality of peripheral ports that connect with an air space located between inner and outer walls of the combustion chamber. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112188 | CONTROL AND TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of a solar reflector assembly and methods of controlling a solar reflector assembly are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112189 | SOLAR STEAM GENERATION - Systems and methods for solar steam generation are described. The systems and methods include moving at least one frame mounted optical focusing lens to track the sun in two axes and disposing a water boiler at a focus of each optical focusing lens. Raw water is pumped through an inlet at a bottom of each boiler and solar energy is concentrated, using each optical focusing lens, on each boiler, heating the raw water in each boiler and evaporating steam from the raw water. The steam exits each boiler, via a steam outlet pipe. Remaining salts and solids in each boiler are ground by rotation of salt grinding-cleaning gears. These ground salts and solids are drained and/or pumped out of each boiler from an exit in the bottom of each boiler. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112190 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector has first and second manifolds and tubes that provide fluid communication between the manifolds. An enclosure of the collector extends between first and second ends thereof that are respectively proximal to the first and second manifolds, and the tubes extend out of the enclosure at the first and second ends passed a seal at each end to connect to the first and second manifolds. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112191 | PRESACCHARIFICATION TREATMENT DEVICE FOR LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - [Problems to be Solved] Provided is a presaccharification treatment device, which can yield from lignocellulosic biomass as a substrate a presaccharification treatment product without heating and thereby at a reduced cost. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112192 | LOW-VISCOSITY REDUCED-SUGAR SYRUP, METHODS OF MAKING, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The invention provides a low-viscosity reduced-sugar syrup, methods of making such a low-viscosity reduced-sugar syrup, and uses of such syrup. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112193 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MICROCELLULOSE - The present invention relates to a process for producing microcellulose comprising subjecting fibrous cellulosic material to acid hydrolysis at a temperature from 10° C. to less than 140° C. and at a consistency of at least 8% on dry weight of the cellulose, wherein the amount of added acid is from 0.2 to 2%, preferably from 0.3 to 1.9%, more preferably from 0.5 to 1.5% on dry weight of the cellulose. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112194 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A FILLED CANISTER FOR AN INHALER - A process for filling a canister for an inhaler is provided. The canister may be filled with components of a medicament. The canister may be suitable for use in a pressurised metered dose inhaler, such as a breath-actuate inhaler. The process may include sealing the canister with air at ambient conditions. A filling device may dispense a pressurised liquid or gas into the sealed, air-filled canister through a metering valve. The pressurised liquid or gas may comprise at least a propellant. While pressure-filled canisters were previously purged with propellant immediately before sealing to remove the air, the present process may exclude the purging step. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112195 | ENHANCED DISPLAY FOR BREATHING APPARATUS MASKS - Various embodiments provide a self contained breathing apparatus mask including a visor, a wireless communication device configured to receive information, and a display connected to the wireless communication device and configured to display the received information to a user wearing the mask. The display may be positioned on the breathing apparatus mask such that the user may simultaneously see the display and look through the visor. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112196 | Disposable protective device for suction tube - The disposable protective device for suction tube includes an encapsulating bag unit and a connective tubular unit. The encapsulating bag unit has a protruding circular portion. The encapsulating bag unit has an interior space which may house a suction tube. The encapsulating bag unit has a first opening and a second opening at its two ends, with the diameter of the second opening larger than or equal to that of the first opening. The connective tubular unit has a first connector, a second connector and a third connector. The first connector may connect with the second opening. A cover may cover the first connector. The second connector may connect with a ventilator. The third connector is provided at the bottom part of the connective tubular unit and may connect with a tracheostomy tube or a tube inside the trachea. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112197 | OPERATING METHOD FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE AND AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for operating an aerosol delivery device ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112198 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR PROVIDING MOISTENED BREATHING GAS - A respiration moistener ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112199 | INHALER FOR POWDERY SUBSTANCES, IN PARTICULAR MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES - An inhaler for powdery, in particular medical, substances is formed with a suction air channel, which leads to a mouthpiece. The inhaler also has a storage chamber for storing the substance and a linearly moving dosing chamber for apportioning a specified amount of substance from the storage chamber to a transfer point to the suction air flow. The aim of the invention is to obtain a structurally simple solution that makes it possible to eliminate adding an external air flow. To this end, a component of the suction air flow, which is located in the direction of extension of the dosing chamber, empties said dosing chamber. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112200 | SEALED CAPSULE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED PUNCTURING MECHANISM - A sealed self-piercing capsule for storing and delivering a substance, such as a medicine, comprises one or more barrier layers forming a sealed chamber for containing the substance. An internal puncturing mechanism is disposed within the capsule chamber for puncturing a barrier layer to release the substance from the chamber. The internal puncturing mechanism may comprise a sharpened edge located on a movable tube, which moves relative to a barrier layer forming the sealed chamber to puncture the barrier layer. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112201 | BREATHING TUBE - Condensation or “rain-out” is a problem in breathing circuits and especially neonatal breathing circuits. The subject patent provides an improved breathing tube component for managing rain-out particularly in neonatal applications. In particular the breathing tube has a smooth inner bore, and an outer insulating layer containing stagnant gas and a heater wire. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112202 | USER INTERFACE FOR BREATHING APPARATUS - A user interface for a breathing apparatuse has a contact-sensitive screen operable to cause a change in the operation of the breathing apparatus based on touch input from an operator. The contact-sensitive screen has a first touch area through which a breathing apparatus setting can be changed by the touch of the operator, and at least a second touch area at a distance from the first touch area. To avoid unintentional changes of the breathing apparatus setting, the user interface is configured such that the breathing apparatus setting can be changed only by touching the first and second touch areas simultaneously. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112203 | BLADDER CUSHION, FOREHEAD CUSHION, HEADGEAR STRAPS, HEADGEAR CAP AND/OR CHINSTRAP - A cushion for a patient interface includes two or more bladders arranged in concentric relation. Each of the bladders includes a face-contacting portion adapted to engage the patient's face, and each of the bladders is adapted to be pressurized independently from one another. At least one of the bladders is an active bladder that is pressurized to at least a sealing pressure to form a continuous seal with the patient's face in use. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112204 | PROCESS FOR CHECKING THE FUNCTION OF A RESPIRATION SYSTEM - The function of a respiration system, with a patient port ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112205 | One-Way Valve - A one-way valve for use in the inhalation and/or exhalation flowpath of respiratory protection equipment comprises a housing | 2013-05-09 |
20130112206 | STRAPLESS NASAL INTERFACE DEVICE - A strapless nasal interface device is disclosed. The device is used in conjunction with CPAP, BIPAP, ventilators, or any other suitable device. The device includes a body with a passageway to a ventilating tube, exhalation holes, and a passageway to nostril interface tubes. The nostril interface tubes include a nasal interface element which is an expandable, compressible material such that the user can compress the element, insert it into the end of the nostril and allow it to expand to hold the tube in place. Alternatively, the nasal interface elements are held against the outer edge of the nostrils. Optionally, a skirt is included at the outer side of the nostril to aid in sealing against air leaks. Optionally, flaps are included to assist in holding the device in place, such as side flaps, a front flap, or both. The front flap may be adherable to the exterior of the nose and optionally includes resilient strips to open the nasal passageway. Alternatively, a nose cover is adhered to the nose and side attachment flaps secure the device to the nose cover. Thus, the device requires no additional straps or headgear in order to maintain the device in operable position during sleep. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112207 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WITH DUAL PORT SUBGLOTTIC SECRETION SUCTIONING - The present invention provides in some embodiments, an endotracheal tube with subglottic secretion suction and a detachable suction line. The endotracheal tube is an elongate tube having an outer wall defining an elongate central lumen and an elongate suction lumen. The outer wall also defines an opening to the suction lumen near a distal end of the endotracheal tube An inflatable cuff is attached near a distal end of the elongate tube. The shoulder of the inflatable cuff is inverted in order to increase the diameter of the cuff from its distal end to its proximal end. A diffuser cap is positioned over the opening to the suction lumen and defines a fluid flow path for secretions into the suction lumen through the opening to the suction lumen. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112208 | Dental appliance - The present invention is a dental oral appliance to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance includes a base to secure the appliance within the mouth for the individual. Typically, the base will fit over and secure to the lower teeth of the individual. The appliance also includes a tongue restraining device connected to the base. The tongue restraining device has a substantial breach formed therein to permit movement of the tongue so that the user can more easily swallow saliva. A ramp might also be attached to the anterior portion of the base to advance the mandible. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112209 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SLEEP APNEA - Apparatus and methods are provided for treating sleep apnea, snoring, and the like using an implant within an oropharyngeal region adjacent an anterior longitudinal ligament. The implant may include a central region between first and second outer regions. In one embodiment, one of the outer regions is compressible to allow the outer region to be directed through or behind the ligament such that the central region is disposed within or behind the ligament, the outer region being resiliently expandable after passing through or behind the ligament. In another embodiment, the implant may include one or more tines or other features that may be directed into adjacent tissue, e.g., the anterior longitudinal ligament and/or vertebra to secure the implant within the oropharyngeal region. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112210 | Oral Sleep Apnea Device - An oral sleep apnea device is a dental appliance designed to advance the lower jaw of a user suffering from sleep apnea while reducing lingual discomfort and the risk of harmful tooth movement and rotation during use. The present invention accomplishes this through the use of a maxillary and a mandibular dental plate coupled to the upper and lower jaw, respectively, without direct contact with the incisal or labial surfaces of the anterior teeth. Both appliances comprise a lingual surface mount. The maxillary dental plate comprises an advancement mechanism. The advancement mechanism being operatively engaged to the mandibular dental plate repositions the mandibular plate to a forward location relative to the maxillary dental plate. During the repositioning of the mandibular dental plate the mandibular lingual surface mount distributes pressure evenly to the lingual surfaces on the lower jaw, reducing localized pressure points which can cause tooth movement. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112211 | BARRIER PROTECTION USING LINEAR TEAR TECHNOLOGY - A surgical drape comprising a base sheet defining a base sheet aperture, an absorbent pad attached to the base sheet and defining a pad aperture positioned in substantial alignment with the base sheet aperture, and a linear tear polymer pane attached to the base sheet and absorbent pad and defining a fenestration in substantial alignment with the base sheet and pad apertures. The base sheet, absorbent pad and linear tear polymer pane are operatively arranged to tear in communication with one another when the drape is torn away from a patient. The linear tear polymer pane further and has an adhesive strip to adhere the drape to the patient's body when the drape is in position during surgery. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112212 | FLUID COLLECTION APPARATUS - Fluid collection pouches and surgical drapes for use in surgical procedures are described. The described fluid collection pouches can be configured in some cases to define a region of greater depth of the pouch beneath a patient's limb extending through the pouch on the lateral side of the limb than on the medial side. In some cases, the fluid collection pouches can be configured to define an upper surface with a region that extends at a greater height above a patient's limb extending through the pouch on the lateral side of the limb than on the medial side. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112213 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONFORMING A SUPPORT TO A BODY - Apparatus and methods for conforming a support to a body are described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include adjustable supports which conform the assembly to the patient's body and which also help to distribute one or more fluid pad assemblies relative to the body. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112214 | Products of High Denier Per Filament and Low Total Denier Tow Bands - A method for forming a filter rod may include providing a bale of crimped tow band having about 10 denier per filament or greater and about 20,000 total denier or less, the crimped tow band comprising a plurality of cellulose acetate filaments; and placing the crimped tow band in an apparatus so as to form a filter rod. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112215 | INTERMEDIATE WRAPPER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A tobacco product is formed by perforated cigar or shell, the shell comprising a sheet of material with an intermediate sheet, the sheet comprising tobacco leaves and/or homogenized tobacco paper. The cigar or shell is packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The cigar or shell remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the cigar or shell is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the cigar or shell with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the cigar or shell to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112216 | TOBACCO SMOKE FILTER - A stand alone tobacco smoke filter or filter element for use with a smoking article comprising a wrapper engaged around a longitudinally extending core of tobacco smoke filtering material, wherein at least one end of the wrapper extends beyond the end of the core around which it is engaged, to define a cavity at the end of the filter which faces the smoking article in use. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112217 | CONDITIONING COMPOSITION FOR HAIR - A conditioning composition for hair comprises at least one compound according to general structure | 2013-05-09 |
20130112218 | USE OF ELLAGIC ACID AS AN ANTI-DANDRUFF AGENT - The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from ellagic acid, ethers thereof, ellagic acid salts and ellagic acid ether salts, as an anti-dandruff agent; and to a cosmetic treatment method associated with such a use. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112219 | ESSENTIALLY AMMONIA-FREE WAVING AGENT - Water-containing agents for the permanent deformation of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that has a pH from about 8.0 to about 8.5 and contains no more than about 0.1 mmol ammonia per 100 g of the agent, containing (a) about 0.5 to about 20 wt % cysteine, (b) about 0.5 to about 10 wt % of a (C | 2013-05-09 |
20130112220 | PROCESS FOR MAKING UP OR CARING FOR KERATIN FIBRES USING RETRACTABLE FIBRES, AND USE THEREOF - Composition for making up and/or caring for keratin fibres, comprising fibres that are capable of changing in length and/or shape in response to an external stimulus. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112221 | Hair care or hair styling device - A hair care or hair styling device | 2013-05-09 |
20130112222 | FLEXIBLE DENTAL FLOSS APPLICATOR AND INTERDENTAL GUM STIMULATOR - The invention is a dental floss applicator and interdental stimulator that is flexible and also includes a guard to ensure that the dental floss has not been used or otherwise tampered with. Users can adjust the angle of the dental floss applicator and stimulator into a configuration that best suits their particular needs. When flex adjusted, the applicator is able to hold its new configuration while maintaining sufficient strength to allow the user to comfortably maneuver the apparatus to properly floss the teeth or stimulate the gums. Furthermore, the invention is disposable, rendering it convenient to use after a meal when the user is away from a private bathroom setting, such as at a home or other lodging. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112223 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER METHOD, AND A NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - In a coating and developing treatment system including a treatment station and an interface station, the interface station has: a cleaning unit cleaning a rear surface of a wafer before the wafer is transferred into an exposure apparatus; an inspection unit inspecting whether the cleaned wafer is in an exposable state; and a wafer transfer mechanism including an arm transferring the wafer between the cleaning unit and the inspection unit. Each of the cleaning unit and the inspection unit is provided at multiple tiers in an up and down direction on the front side in the interface station, and the wafer transfer mechanism is provided in a region adjacent to the cleaning units and the inspection units. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112224 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER METHOD AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - An interface station of a coating and developing treatment system has: a cleaning unit cleaning at least a rear surface of a wafer before the wafer is transferred into an exposure apparatus; an inspection unit inspecting the rear surface of the cleaned wafer whether the wafer is exposable, before it is transferred into the exposure apparatus; wafer transfer mechanisms including arms transferring the wafer between the units and a wafer transfer control part controlling operations of the wafer transfer mechanisms. When it is determined that a state of the wafer becomes an exposable state by re-cleaning in the cleaning unit as a result of the inspection, the wafer transfer control part controls the wafer transfer mechanisms to transfer the wafer again to the cleaning unit. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112225 | DISH WASHER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A dish washer includes a washing tub accommodating a detergent containing a first enzyme activated at an active temperature range and a second enzyme activated at another active temperature range differing from the active temperature range of the first enzyme, and wash water in which the detergent is dissolved, a heating unit heating wash water, and a controller controls driving of the heating unit such that the temperature of wash water is maintained within the active temperature range of the first enzyme for a first designated time, and controls driving of the heating unit such that the temperature of wash water is maintained within the active temperature range of the second enzyme for a second designated time, when the first designated time has elapsed. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112226 | OBSTACLE SENSING SPRAY ARM FOR A DISHWASHING MACHINE - A dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and in which is provided a rotating sprayer for emitting liquid into the treating chamber. The rotation of the spray arm may be controlled such that rotation of the spray arm is responsive to a determination that the spray arm has contacted an obstacle within the treating chamber. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112227 | Elimination of hydraulic fluid contamination through internal bright annealing - A method and apparatus for cleaning a tubular member is disclosed. A storage device holds the tubular member in a finished form and a translation device passes the tubular member from the first storage device. A gas is supplied through the tubular member. A heating device heats the drawn tubular member and the gas passing through the tubular member to clean debris from inside the tubular member. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112228 | Particle Removal Method Using An Aqueous Polyphosphate Solution - A method and cleaning solution for cleaning electronic substrates, such as a semiconductor wafers, hard disks, photomasks or imprint molds. The method comprises the steps of contacting a surface of the substrate with a cleaning solution comprised of a polyphosphate, and then removing the cleaning solution from the surface. Additional optional steps include applying acoustic energy to the cleaning solution while the cleaning solution is in contact with the surface, and removing the cleaning solution from the surface by rinsing the surface with a rinsing solution with or without the application of acoustic energy. The cleaning solution comprises a polyphosphate, such as any of the water soluble polyphosphates. Depending on the application, the cleaning solution may also comprise a base and/or a quantity of suspended particles. Complexing agents, amines, biocides, surfactants and/or other substances, may also be added to the cleaning solution. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112229 | Pallet Washing Apparatus - A pallet washing apparatus and its associated methodology, wherein all of the pallets in a vertical stack of pallets are cleaned simultaneously, the stack being vertically expanded to provide a separation distance between each pallet, with each pallet then being delivered onto individual conveyors passing through washing, rinsing and drying stations, such that cleaning spray may be directed against all surfaces of each pallet, all of the pallets then being restacked for removal in a single stack. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112230 | WASHING ROTOR AND WASHER MACHINE COMPRISING SAID WASHING ROTOR - Washing rotor ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112231 | Cleaning System for a Beverage Machine, Preferably a Coffee Machine - The invention relates to a cleaning system for coffee machines, comprising a cleaning device for periodically cleaning the coffee- and/or milk-carrying components using a cleaning liquid, which contains cleaning agent in the form of balls or tablets dissolved therein, wherein the cleaning device is provided with a time- and/or product-cycle-dependent controller and a metering apparatus ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112232 | Device for cover support - A device for container cover support with spar, spar shaft, and spar shaft rotation lock. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112233 | INTERDIGITATED FOIL INTERCONNECT FOR REAR-CONTACT SOLAR CELLS - Layers of conductive foil and insulating material are configured to interconnect an array of rear-contact solar cells. An embodiment provides that the layer of conductive foil may be patterned to form repeating sets of electrically isolated, interdigitated fingers. Each set of interdigitated fingers may be used to connect the positive polarity contacts of a first rear-contact solar cell to the negative polarity contacts of a second, adjacent rear-contact cell. The insulating layer is attached to the patterned conductive foil and provides mechanical support and/or electrical isolation. In some embodiments, a protective backsheet may be disposed beneath the conductive foil and/or insulating layer to provide further mechanical support and environmental protection. In some embodiments, the layers of conductive foil and insulating material may be incorporated as an interconnect circuit in a rear-contact PV module. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112234 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes solar cells and an interconnection member configured to connect the solar cells. At least one of the solar cells has a light-receiving surface including a light-receiving side electrode, a back surface including a back-side electrode, and a coating film formed on substantially the entire light-receiving surface except at least apart of the light-receiving side electrode in such a manner that the at least part is exposed from the coating film. The interconnection member is electrically connected to the part of the electrode exposed from the coating film and is mechanically connected to the coating film. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112235 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a photoelectric conversion device and a photoelectric conversion module with enhanced conversion efficiency. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112236 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MICROSTRUCTURE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE IMPLEMENTING SAME - A photovoltaic device according to one embodiment includes an array of photovoltaically active microstructures each having a generally cylindrical outer periphery, each microstructure comprising a first photovoltaic layer over a core, and a second photovoltaic layer over the first photovoltaic layer thereby forming a photovoltaically active junction, wherein an outer conductive layer is positioned over the second photovoltaic layer, wherein an index of refraction of the outer conductive layer is less than an index of refraction of the second photovoltaic layer, wherein the index of refraction of the second photovoltaic layer is less than an index of refraction of the first photovoltaic layer, each of the microstructures being characterized as absorbing at least 70% of light passing an inner surface of an outer layer thereof. Additional embodiments are also presented. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112237 | PHOTOVOLTAIC-THERMAL SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR WITH INTEGRATED BALANCE OF SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and apparatus by which solar energy may be collected to provide electricity, heat, or a combination of electricity and heat are disclosed herein. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112238 | CONDENSING LENS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A condensing lens includes a lens body and a prism structure. The lens body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The prism structure is disposed on the second surface of the lens body and has a plurality of annular prism units. The prism structure has at least two focuses in accordance with the annular prism units, and the focuses are distributed on a plane which is parallel to the first surface of the lens body. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112239 | SOLAR ENERGY RECEIVER - Embodiments of the present invention may utilize one or more techniques, alone or in combination, to maximize a surface area of a receiver that is configured to convert light into another form of energy. One technique enhances collection efficiency by controlling a size, shape, and/or position of a cell relative to an expected illumination profile under various conditions. Another technique positions non-active elements (such as electrical contacts and/or interconnects) on surfaces likely to be shaded from incident light by other elements of the receiver. Another technique utilizes embodiments of interconnect structures occupying a small footprint. According to certain embodiments, the receiver may be cooled by exposure to a fluid such as water or air. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112240 | POLAR-AXIS SOLAR TRACKER - The present invention relates to a polar-axis solar tracker comprising a series of rows of photovoltaic modules arranged on support structures formed by stringers and longitudinal shafts, wherein the support structures of the rows of photovoltaic modules are articulated in rotating assembly by means of hinges which establish an axis of rotation parallel to the shaft of said support structures of the photovoltaic modules, having an operating system which actuates the longitudinal movement of a bar, which actuates the pivoting rotation of the support structures of the photovoltaic modules on the corresponding hinges and through the connecting rods. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112241 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND HAVING AN OPTICAL FUNCTION - The invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells electrically connected in series via connection means comprising electrical conductors. Each connection means comprises an optical device having a reflection-diffractive or transmission-diffractive optical behaviour, and each connection means consists of a sheet formed from a material transparent to incident rays containing at least one network of electrical conductor wires. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112242 | Solar Energy Collection System - A method of concentrating directional radiant energy using reflective optics and receivers that convert that energy wherein the receivers are situated in the body of the reflector on risers parallel to the direction of radiant energy, each said riser bounded by at least one parabolic mirror lying closer and another lying farther from the energy source, where the focus or foci of said mirrors lie substantially in the direction faced by the receiver situated in said riser. The reflector geometries include ones in which the mirrors are parabolic cylinder sections and require only one-axis tacking to focus, and ones in which the mirrors are paraboloid sections and require two-axis tracking to focus sunlight. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112243 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MICROSTRUCTURE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE IMPLEMENTING SAME - A photovoltaic device according to one embodiment includes an array of photovoltaically active microstructures each having a generally cylindrical outer periphery and a dome-shaped tip, each of the microstructures being characterized as absorbing at least 70% of light passing through an outer layer thereof. Additional embodiments are also presented. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112244 | LOW-BANDGAP, MONOLITHIC, MULTI-BANDGAP, OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - Low bandgap, monolithic, multi-bandgap, optoelectronic devices ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112245 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS THAT ARE USED ON BUILDINGS AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS - Certain example embodiments relate to building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) or building adapted photovoltaic (BAPV) systems and components thereof. In certain example embodiments a component includes an asymmetric glass substrate that includes at least first, second, and third surfaces. The third surface can be laminated to a photovoltaic sub-assembly. The first surface can structured to be angled away from a vertical plane of a building at an angle of between 5 and 40 degrees. The first surface may be longer than the second surface. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112246 | RIB ELEMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE - Thin film photovoltaic devices including a transparent substrate; a thin film stack comprising a transparent conductive oxide layer, a photovoltaic heterojunction, and back contact layer; and, an encapsulation material arranged such that the thin film stack is positioned between the transparent substrate and the encapsulation material are generally provided. The encapsulation material defines a rib element and can be generally positioned such that the rib element extends away from the thin film stack. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112247 | FRAME FOR SOLAR PANELS - A frame member is disclosed for a mounting a solar panel in a solar module. Embodiments of the frame member include an elongated outer sleeve having a channel configured for receiving an elongated inner reinforcing member disposed therein. The reinforcing member may be slidably inserted into the channel in some embodiments and is operable to structurally strengthen the outer sleeve. The reinforcing member may be made of a material having a greater tensile strength than the outer sleeve. A method for assembling the frame is also provided. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112248 | WIND TUNNEL OPTIMIZED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - The invention is a new stabilized racking system for solar cell panels on a surface through a novel use of ballast weights and a wind optimized design. The system is further optimized to fit a range of sizes and thicknesses of modules through a combination of self adjusting end clamps, adjustable tilt legs, and unique wind screen design. The system can include an array of individual solar panel systems that are reinforced in both lateral directions to reduce the amount of ballast weight required. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112249 | DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND SEALING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a dye sensitized solar cell and a sealing method thereof. The dye sensitized solar cell includes: an upper electrode glass substrate and a lower electrode glass substrate having a hole formed in at least one thereof; a first sealing material forming a cell internal space by maintaining an interval between the upper electrode glass substrate and the lower electrode glass substrate; an electrolytic solution filled in the cell internal space between the upper electrode glass substrate and the lower electrode glass substrate; and a plug inserted and pressed into the hole to seal the hole. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112250 | PROCESS OF FORMING AN ALUMINUM P-DOPED SURFACE REGION OF A SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - A process for the formation of at least one aluminum p-doped surface region of a semiconductor substrate comprising the steps: | 2013-05-09 |