21st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120125312 | COOKING APPLIANCE AND AN OPERATING METHOD FOR THE SAME - a cooking appliance including: a cavity having a cooking space; a separating plate which forms a plurality of compartments from the cooking space of the cavity, and is provided so as to move inside the cavity in such a way as to be able to vary the sizes of the compartmentalised cooking spaces; a first heating source positioned so as to cook an item to be cooked provided in one of the cooking spaces; a second heating source positioned so as to cook an item to be cooked provided in another of the cooking spaces; and a separating-plate moving mechanism for moving the separating plate vertically. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125313 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING FOOD AND AIR GUIDE MEMBER THEREFOR - An apparatus for preparing food comprises a food preparation chamber with an air-permeable bottom wall and an upper air discharge opening, a fan for moving hot air succesively through the bottom wall, the food preparation chamber and the discharge opening, an air channel for returning the air from the discharge opening towards the bottom wall separate from the food preparation chamber, a heat radiator positioned in the upper part of the food preparation chamber and an air guide below the food preparation chamber and on top of a bottom part for directing the air flow essentially upwards into food present in the food preparation chamber. Said air guide comprises at least one air guide rib arranged along a curved line extending substantially towards a central region of said bottom part, wherein said air guide rib is provided with a concave side which, as seen in a vertical section through said air guide rib, along at least part of its extension along said curved line includes an angle with the bottom part smaller than 90°. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125314 | COVER PLATE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, SAID COVER PLATE COMPRISING A FABRY-PEROT INTERFERENCE LAYER - A cover plate for a domestic appliance includes a support plate made of a glass or glass ceramics and having at least one at least partially transparent area for covering a display element. A coating is applied onto the support plate and includes at least one semi-transparent metallic layer having a layer thickness between 10 nm and 50 nm, at least one further metallic layer, and a dielectric separation layer separating the further metallic layer from the semi-transparent metallic layer. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125315 | COVER PLATE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, SAID COVER PLATE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SEMI-TRANSPARENT SUPPORT PLATE, DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FOR PREPARING FOOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COVER PLATE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A cover plate for a domestic appliance includes an at least semi-transparent support plate having a bottom provided with at least one colored layer and at least one semi-transparent metal layer. The metal layer has at least one continuous cut-out section and the colored layer is arranged in the area of the cut-out section. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125316 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR A RANGE HOOD WITH EXHAUST AND RECIRCULATION OPTIONS - A ventilation system for a range hood of a kitchen area is provided. More particularly, a kitchen ventilation system is provided that has both exhaust and recirculation options that are provided by internally contained features for directing the flow of air. The system can be installed as a modular unit as part of a new or existing range hood. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125317 | All-In-One Dutch Oven Cooking System - The present invention relates to a portable all-in-one cooking system. More specifically it relates to a portable all-in-one Dutch oven cooking system which has a plurality of burners that may be placed on the bottom or top of the Dutch oven so that one or more stacked Dutch ovens may be heated. The cooking system may also serve as a two or more burners cooking stove that can be used with traditional cooking utensils. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125318 | FLEXIBLE COUPLING OF VALVE AND CONTROL FOR A GAS COOKING APPLIANCE - A coupling for connection of a valve and a control element in a gas cooking appliance is provided. More particularly, the present invention provides a flexible coupling to connect between a control element manipulated by the user and a gas valve that regulates the flow of fuel to a gas burner. By coupling the control and valve by a flexible coupling, options are created for the relative placement of the valve and control, which increases the space available in the interior of the appliance and/or upon its control panel. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125319 | SUPERHEATED STEAM SOLAR RECEIVER - Superheated steam tower receiver with a well-defined configuration that benefits the transfer of heat between the surface of the component and the working fluid. Composed of at least four subpanels that define the circulation circuit for the steam by means of internal passages. The component is provided with saturated steam and for the production of said steam it is possible to use other solar concentrator technology. The proposed configuration minimizes the technological risks inherent in superheated steam receiver technology where drawbacks arise in the structure of the material owing to the thermal cycles to which the solar component is subjected. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125320 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING HEAT - A method and a related device for providing heat for heating buildings and optionally for heating tap water via a solar collector, in which the solar collector is filled and permeated with a thermal carrier medium in the event of incident solar radiation, in order to heat the thermal carrier medium, and in which the solar collector is otherwise emptied, the thermal carrier medium being collected in a storage reservoir. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125321 | SOLAR HOT WATER AND RECOVERY SYSTEM - A solar hot water and recovery system includes a water loop, a refrigerant loop and a solar loop. Cross-heat exchange occurs in a first heat exchanger between the heat transfer mediums of the refrigerant loop and the solar loop to produce a super-heated fluid stream which is returned to the air conditioning or heat pump unit. Cross-heat exchange also takes place in a second heat exchanger between the now-lower temperature heat transfer medium of the solar loop and the water loop to produce a heated water stream. The main objective of the system is to superheat refrigerant and use all excess heat for heating the water. The heat exchangers are preferably housed in the same heat recovery unit and arranged so that the refrigerant heat exchange area is before the water heat exchange area, thereby maximizing solar potential. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125322 | SOLAR RADIATION RECEIVER COMPRISING A QUARTZ WINDOW SYSTEM FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE RECEIVER - A solar radiation receiver includes a quartz window system for the closure of the receiver having intermediate tubes/bars ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120125323 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE COOKING GRILL - A portable grill includes: a cooking grate; a collapsible body surrounding the sides and bottom of the cooking grate and collapsible mesh basket when the grill is configured for cooking; a collapsible frame supporting the position of the body, cooking grate, and the mesh basket when the grill is configured for cooking; and a removable collapsible lid adapted to cooperate with the body to completely surround the cooking grate and mesh basket when the grill is configured for cooking, wherein the collapsible body and collapsible lid are formed primarily from a flexible high temperature resistant material. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125324 | CONTINUOUS CELLULOSTIC PRE-TREATMENT AND BIO-MASS PROCESSING BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - Cellulosic materials are treated with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide in an extruder. Machine configuration and operating parameters are strictly controlled in a manner to enhance the ability of Supercritical CO | 2012-05-24 |
20120125325 | THE USE OF AMLEXANOX IN THE THERAPY OF NEUTROPHIL-DRIVEN DISEASES - An agent, which is amlexanox, is useful in the therapy of a disease associated with neutrophilia. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125326 | BREATH-CONTROLLED INHALATION THERAPY DEVICE - A breath-controlled inhalation therapy device includes an obturation mechanism, obturating a nozzle opening through which a pressurised gas, preferably pressurised air, is issued when the device is in operation. An actuation mechanism actuates the obturation mechanism only in the exhalation phases of the respiration cycle of a patient. The fluid to be atomised is therefore substantially atomised only in the inhalation phases. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125327 | Nasal Passage Strip - A nasal passage covering is provided to adhere to opposite sides of the lower nose. The covering further has a filtering material designed to cover the nostrils to filter air coming into the body. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125328 | Conversion of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) to Nitric Oxide (NO) - Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125329 | ANESTHETIC BREATHING APPARATUS HAVING VOLUME REFLECTOR UNIT WITH CONTROLLABLE PENETRATION - An anesthetic breathing apparatus and system, having a patient circle system for re-breathing exhaled gases by a patient volume reflector, a fresh gas delivery line, and a gas sensor unit arranged to measure a gas stream upstream a fresh gas connection and downstream said reflector unit. The gas sensor unit provides a signal for detection of a reflector driving gas (RDG) crossing over the volume reflector during inspiration based on at least one property of the gas stream measured by the gas sensor unit. Appropriate action may be taken based on this measurement, for instance in disclosed methods. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125330 | INHALATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING MEDICAMENT - The present invention relates to an inhaler, comprising a base having at least one air-tight, foil-sealed cavity containing medicament. An actuator is engagable with a separating element attached to the foil, the actuator having an energized position in which it is biased towards an unloaded position so as to cause the separating element and attached foil to be moved away from the cavity. A latch has a first position, in which it latches the actuator in said energized position, wherein the latch is at least partly arranged in a flow path such that an inhalation flow through the flow path affects the latch to move from the first position to the second position. The invention also relates to a method of dispensing a medicament from a sealed cavity inside an inhaler. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125331 | DRY POWDER INHALER WITH AEROELASTIC DISPERSION MECHANISM - A dry powder inhaler for delivering medicament to a patient includes a housing defining a chamber for receiving a dose of powdered medicament, an inhalation port in fluid communication with the chamber, at least one airflow inlet providing fluid communication between the chamber and an exterior of the housing, and an aeroelastic element in the chamber and associated with a dose of powdered medicament. A tensioning assembly is configured to apply a first amount of tension to the aeroelastic element such that the aeroelastic element is capable of vibrating in response to airflow through the chamber so as to aerosolize the dose of powdered medicament. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125332 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY - A nasal cannula for administering respiratory therapy is disclosed. The nasal cannula comprises first and second supply tubes, a cannula body, first and second nasal prongs, and first and second flow paths. Each supply tube has an inlet to receive a flow from a flow source and an outlet. The cannula body has first and second ends. The first end is coupled to the first outlet and the second end is coupled to the second outlet. The first and second nasal prongs extend from the cannula body. The first flow path extends from the first supply tube through the cannula body to the first nasal prong. The second flow path extends from the second supply tube through the cannula body to the second nasal prong. Systems and methods for using the above-described nasal cannula are also disclosed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125333 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM - The present invention relates a modular respiratory system to which different parts can be added in a convenient way enabling such upgraded respiratory system to deliver the most comfortable respiratory conditions at an acceptable cost of ownership. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125334 | HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing condensed humidifying agent in a humidification system by pulsing a delivery of humidifying agent into a respiratory circuit. During a non-pulsed interval, gas flowing through the respiratory circuit will evaporate the condensed humidifying agent present in the respiratory circuit. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for delivering humidified gas to a patient, wherein the delivery avoids the problems associated with a stationary water humidifier. In the method, the delivery of humidifying agent is precisely controlled to deliver a flow of humidifying agent to a volume of gas. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125335 | Cool Air Breathing Apparatus - A Cool Air Breathing Apparatus. The apparatus provides a low-cost, comfortably-sized, convenient source of cool breathing air to a use. The apparatus id attachable to a standard-sized water bottle container, such as is used for bicycles and exercising in general. The user is able to simply fill the water bottle container with a cooling material, and then breathe through a mouthpiece in order to receive cooling air. The cooling material could be cold liquid, ice cubes or chips, or even a solid frozen block. There is also a folding mouthpiece so that the user can seal the container when it is not in use. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125336 | ADJUSTMENT OF VENTILATOR PRESSURE-TIME PROFILE TO BALANCE COMFORT AND EFFECTIVENESS - The invention is a ventilator whose servo-controller adjusts the degree of support by adjusting the profile of the pressure waveform as well as the pressure modulation amplitude. As the servo-controller increases the degree of support by increasing the pressure modulation amplitude, it also generates a progressively more square, and therefore efficient, pressure waveform; when the servo-controller decreases the degree of support by decreasing the pressure modulation amplitude, it also generates a progressively more smooth and therefore comfortable pressure waveform. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125337 | DEVICE FOR CALCULATING RESPIRATORY WAVEFORM INFORMATION AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT USING RESPIRATORY WAVEFORM INFORMATION - Provided is a configuration capable of executing a detection test for a comfort level including the quality of sleep, which is measurable at home without requiring the measurement of brain waves or electrocardiogram. The respiratory waveform of a subject during sleep is continuously measured and recorded from the respiratory gas flow, etc., and is window-Fourier transformed at each measurement time to generate a frequency spectrum, and a bandwidth including a respiratory frequency is extracted. The index indicating the regularity of the respiratory period of the subject is also calculated at each time point during the sleep, and the time-dependency of this index during the sleep is represented as a graph. A medical device includes a sleep evaluation system equipped with a control means for performing control so that a sleep cycle repeated at a cycle of about 90 minutes is clearly observed if the comfort level including the quality of sleep of the subject is favorable. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125338 | DUAL TUBE MASK WITH NASAL CANNULA - A dual tube mask system having a shell attached to a frame where the shell has a primary port that is connected to a machine for blowing breathable gas to the mask through a tube. A nasal cannula is disposed within the shell and is connected to a source of oxygen. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125339 | PATIENT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM USING SAME - A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125340 | NASAL FILTER - A nasal filter includes a main body, a cover, and a filtering medium. The main body has a hollow cylinder, a boss connected to a spherical member, a flange, and a plurality of internal guide vanes. The hollow cylinder has a front and a rear opening. A first threaded portion is formed on the outer surface at the front end portion of the hollow cylinder. A thru hole is formed on the cover and aligns correspondingly to the front opening of the hollow cylinder. A second threaded portion is formed on the inner surface of the cover for mating to the first threaded portion on the hollow cylinder. The filtering medium is held in between the cover and the hollow cylinder and covers the thru hole. A filter pad is further included to provide additional functions. Accordingly, the nasal filter offers air purification and doe not cover the mouth. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125341 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING AN OVERMOLDED FACE SEAL - An filtering face-piece respirator that includes a mask body | 2012-05-24 |
20120125342 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING SUPPORT STRUCTURE INJECTION MOLDED TO FILTERING STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 2012-05-24 |
20120125343 | FACE MASK AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a face mask includes: cutting an elastic sheet to form an ear hanging strap having an opening; forming a cup-shaped mask body; thermal-bonding the cup-shaped mask body to a bonding portion of the ear hanging strap surrounding the opening; and forming two ear hanging holes in the ear hanging strap at two opposite sides of the opening. A face mask made by the above method is also provided. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125344 | Collapse Resistant Respirator - A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125345 | Collapse Resistant Respirator - A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125346 | ENDOTRACHEAL CUFF AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - An inflatable balloon cuff with a water-swellable coating may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. The water-swellable coating may enhance a cuffs mechanical pressure seal. The water-swellable coating may be loosely adhered or not adhered to the cuff in order to allow the coating to flow into and seal any leak paths that may form when the cuff is inflated in a patient's trachea. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125347 | Bodysuit type garment for selective swaddling of an infant - A garment for selective swaddling of an infant includes an upper body portion for enclosing the torso region of the infant, a pair of sleeves extending outward from the upper body portion and crotch portion. Each of the outwardly extending sleeves is selectively closable such that a respective arm of the infant is precluded from passage therethrough and the crotch portion is selectively openable such that access is thereby provided to the interior of the garment. The upper body portion is provided with a selectively closable vertical opening extending downward from a collar of the upper body portion across a front portion of the upper body portion, thereby providing access into the upper body portion for tucking the infant's arms therein. A zipper is provided for selective opening and closing of the vertical opening. Snaps are provided for selective closure of the sleeves and selective opening of the crotch portion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125348 | AUTOLOGOUS LYMPH NODE TRANSFER IN COMBINATION WITH VEGF-C OR VEGF-D GROWTH FACTOR THERAPY TO TREAT SECONDARY LYMPHEDEMA AND TO IMPROVE RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY - The present invention provides materials and methods for repairing tissue and using vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) genes and/or proteins. Methods and materials related to the use of VEGF-C for the reduction of edema and improvement of skin perfusion is provided. Also provided is are materials and methods for using VEGF-C before, during, and after reconstructive surgery. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125349 | Method and Apparatus for Introducing Additives to Smokeless Tobacco Products - Methods of processing tobacco for the production of an oral tobacco product. According to one embodiment the method comprises providing a base blend of tobacco, delivering a pre-determined quantity of said base blend of tobacco to an individual consumer-portion container and introducing an additive to the tobacco directly in the container. Apparatuses for such methods are also provided. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125350 | SMOKING OR VAPORIZING IMPLEMENT - The present invention is a combined smoking/vaporizing, grinding and storage implement used for inhaling burning or vaporized herb, tobacco or other plant material. The implement has an end around which serrated saw like teeth are located. The serrated teeth are bent slightly inward. When the implement is placed in a container of herb, tobacco or other plant material and is torqued, the teeth grind it into smaller pieces that are caught within the teeth such that the ground material eventually can fill up a compartment located within the implement and are enclosed therein by the teeth. An alternate embodiment further comprises a filter on the inhalation end for filtering the smoke or vapor caused by the burning or vaporizing of the ground material. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125351 | DISINTEGRABLE ORAL FILMS - A water soluble film that is disintegrable in the oral cavity to deliver an active agent is provided. The disintegrable film includes at least one water soluble polymer and an active agent. Also provided are methods for preparing the disintegrable oral film and for using the disintegrable film to administer an effective dosage of an active agent into the oral cavity for absorption through the oral mucosa. According to certain embodiments, the disintegrable film includes at least one water soluble polymer and a nicotine active. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125352 | Tobacco Curing Method - A method of curing tobacco comprises drying a harvested tobacco plant in a controlled environment for a time sufficient to substantially prevent the formation of at least one nitrosamine. The tobacco is first subjected to the controlled environment while at least a majority of the tobacco is in a green state. The resulting cured tobacco usually has tobacco-specific nitrosamine (TSNA) levels which are undetectable and are similar to levels found in freshly harvested, green tobacco. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125353 | NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a nicotine inhaling device and a method for making the same. Such device allows a user to ingest nicotine vapours orally and it is primarily intended to be used as a smoking cessation aid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125354 | Fire-Cured Tobacco Extract and Tobacco Products Made Therefrom - The invention provides a tobacco product including a flavorful tobacco composition in the form of an extract of a fire-cured tobacco material. Exemplary tobacco products include smoking articles, smokeless tobacco compositions, and aerosol-generating devices that do not burn tobacco. The invention also provides a process for preparing a smokeless tobacco composition, the method including: mixing a fire-cured tobacco material having a first benzo[a]pyrene concentration with water to produce an aqueous slurry; maintaining the slurry for a time and at a temperature sufficient to form a fire-cured tobacco extract, the aqueous fire-cured tobacco extract exhibiting a second benzo[a]pyrene concentration lower than the first benzo[a]pyrene concentration; separating the aqueous fire-cured tobacco extract from a residual pulp material, and mixing the aqueous fire-cured tobacco extract with a tobacco or non-tobacco plant material to form a smokeless tobacco composition. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125355 | Transgenic Plants Comprising Constructs Encoding Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase and/or Pyruvate Orthophosphate Dikinase - The invention provides genetic constructs which comprise a senescence-specific promoter operably linked to at least one coding sequence, which encodes at least one polypeptide having phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PCK) activity and/or pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase (PPDK) activity. The constructs have the ability to cause, in transgenic plants, remobilisation of nitrogen during leaf senescence, such that nitrogen can be transported from the leaves to other regions of the plants. The invention provides plant cells and plants transformed with such constructs, methods of producing transgenic plants, and methods of increasing the rate of nitrogen remobilisation and growth rate in senescent plants. The invention also provides harvested plant leaves, such as tobacco leaves, that have been transformed with the genetic constructs, and to smoking articles comprising such harvested plant leaves. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125356 | Device for Hair Addition - A device for hair addition comprises a band-shaped support comprising a first and a second side, an adhesive surface on its first side, and at least a first and a second partial length which each comprise a portion of the adhesive surface. Further, the device comprises a plurality of hairs which are each fixed to the second side of the support at one of their ends and which extend across and away from the support. The support is gradually plastically deformable until its first and second partial lengths lie flat against each other with their portions of the adhesive surface being arranged in between. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125357 | Hair treatment device - A hair treatment device or tool to chemically treat a section of hair for highlighting, frosting, perming, coloring, decoloring, straightening, neutralizing, relaxing, conditioning and the like comprising a member or body of lightweight, flexible, resilient, washable, porous, absorbent foam or fabric including at least one hair section treatment channel formed therein extending from the surface thereof to receive a section of hair therein coated or covered with a treating chemical to isolate the section of hair during treatment and absorb excess chemical from the section of hair being treated. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125358 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HAIR - A hair shaping topical composition comprising materials that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that affect tertiary structure (breaking of disulfide) bonds in human hair, and that bring about changes in secondary structure of hair proteins. The intensity of the radiation is controlled and sufficient to cause or facilitate altering of protein structure. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions. Testing indicates that the hair reshaping is permanent and there is no damage to hair of the type characteristic of chemical treatments. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125359 | HAIR STYLING TOOL WITH ROTATABLE CYLINDER - A hair styling tool | 2012-05-24 |
20120125360 | HEADBAND WITH INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATIVE ORNAMENTS - A headband includes a flexible band, a metal strip mounted on the flexible band, and at least one interchangeable decorative ornament having a magnet. The headband is capable of producing multiple looks because of its ability to temporarily accept interchangeable decorative ornaments through magnetic attraction. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125361 | COSMETIC CASE HAVING POWDER SCRAPING FUNCTION - A cosmetic case includes a case, and a powder scraping device disposed in the case. The powder scraping device includes a pressed powder case moveably installed inside the case and housing a pressed powder, a scraper tray moveably installed above the pressed powder case and having a bottom side contacting the pressed powder disposed inside the pressed powder case and a plurality of scrapers disposed at the bottom side of the scraper tray for scraping the pressed powder. A plurality of through-holes are formed at the bottom side of the scraper tray. The scraper is formed at one side of each through-hole and bends in a direction to the pressed powder case. In comparison with a typical cosmetic case, the scraper tray of the cosmetic case in accordance with an embodiment of the present device has an improved scraping effect. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125362 | Lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus - The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125363 | Robot cleaner and control method thereof - A robot cleaner includes a main brush to sweep or scatter dust off a floor, a main brush motor to rotate the main brush, a Revolution Per Minute (RPM) detector to detect an RPM of the main brush motor, and a control unit to determine a type of floor according to the RPM of the main brush motor acquired by the RPM detector and control an operation of the robot cleaner based on the determined type of floor. A carpet mode to clean only a carpet area and a hard floor mode to clean a hard floor area excluding the carpet area are given based on detected information relating to the material of a floor, which enables partial cleaning with respect to a cleaning area selected by a user and adjustment in the number of cleaning operations or the intensity of cleaning according to the material of the floor. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125364 | AUTOMATED RECEPTACLE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A self-contained, mobile system for cleaning trash receptacles. The system comprises a water system and a lift system that work in conjunction with each other to provide an automated method for cleaning trash receptacles. The system may be adapted to clean | 2012-05-24 |
20120125365 | HIGH-PRESSURE LIQUID JET CLEANER AND HIGH-PRESSURE LIQUID JET CLEANING METHOD FOR CLEANING THIN FILM SOLAR CELL PANEL - Provided is a high-pressure liquid jet cleaner which is capable of assuredly removing particles adhered to the inside of a large number of scribe lines formed at consistent intervals in a thin film solar cell panel and which eliminates a fear that the surface of a thin film formed at the surface of the solar cell panel may be damaged or that the thin film may be detached. Jet nozzles are arranged at consistent intervals in the longitudinal direction of a nozzle holder, corresponding to the positions of the respective scribe lines of the thin film solar cell panel. The nozzle holder is supported by supports provided at both ends of the nozzle holder in a manner to allow the nozzle holder to move in the longitudinal direction of the nozzle holder. While the solar cell panel is conveyed in relation to the nozzle holder in parallel to the scribe lines, a high-pressure liquid is jetted out in a straight line from the jet nozzles of the nozzle holder to the large number of respective scribe lines of the solar cell panel for cleaning, such that the high-pressure liquid jetting direction of each jet nozzle is parallel to that of the other jet nozzles. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125366 | NON-INTEGRATED BULK DISPENSER AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DISHWASHER HAVING SAME - A removable non-integrated treating chemistry dispensing cartridge assembly may emit a signal in response to a predetermined amount of treating chemistry being detected and in response to a predetermined amount of illumination being detected. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125367 | SERVICE DEVICE FOR MAINTENANCE OF A SOLAR PANEL ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a service device for maintenance of a solar panel arrangement, comprising a service unit for maintenance of at least one surface of the solar panel arrangement, a guiding unit for guiding the service unit with respect to the solar panel arrangement, and a driving unit for moving the service unit with respect to the solar panel arrangement, wherein the service unit comprises a first engagement section and a second engagement section, wherein the guiding unit is attachable to the first engagement section, the guiding unit being configured for direct engagement with an edge of the solar panel arrangement, wherein the driving unit is attachable to the second engagement section, and wherein the second engagement section is displaceable with respect to the first engagement section by the driving unit. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125368 | LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR PERFORMING LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD - There are provided a liquid processing method and a liquid processing apparatus capable of removing a resist film without removing an underlying film when removing the resist film from a substrate on which the underlying film and the resist film are formed in sequence from the bottom and into which ions have been previously implanted. In the liquid processing method capable of processing a substrate by a processing solution, the method includes removing the resist film from the substrate by supplying the processing solution at a temperature of about 120° C. or higher to the substrate. The processing solution includes a sulfuric acid and a nitric acid at a preset ratio, and the substrate has thereon the underlying film and the resist film formed on the underlying film, and ions have been previously implanted into the substrate. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125369 | Washer, Such As A Dishwasher Or A Washing Machine, And Method For Operating A Washer - The invention relates to a method for operating a washer which comprises a washing chamber for accommodating goods to be cleaned, said washing chamber having in its lower portion a sump for collecting water during operation of the washer, a water inlet connected to a water tank, preferably to a water tank that is integrally, still preferably detachably, formed with the dishwasher, a pump for circulating water through the washing chamber, and a control unit for controlling a washing process carried out by the washer. In accordance dance with a first embodiment of the method of the invention, in this method: water is fed from the tank into the sump by the action of the hydrostatic pressure prevailing within the tank; the pressure within the sump or close to the sump is measured; and based on the pressure measurement the speed of the water flow is monitored and the filling level of the tank is determined, and at least one parameter and/or step of the washing process is controlled and/or indicator signals are issued to a user of the washer. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125370 | Method and Apparatus for Filling and Cleaning a Pulp Tower - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for filling and cleaning a pulp tower. The invention is most suitable for filling and cleaning high-consistency pulp towers, bleaching towers, storage tanks and similar towers containing fiber suspensions, of the wood-processing industry. The apparatus and method according to the invention for filling and cleaning a pulp tower, in which method pulp is fed into the pulp tower either through its cover ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120125371 | METHOD OF RECYCLING WASTE FLUORESCENT LAMP - A method of recycling a waste fluorescent lamp which has a glass tube that keeps a vacuum state in its inside including (a) creating a hole in an edge of the glass tube and fulfilling a peeling liquid into the glass tube via the hole using a negative pressure constructed inside the glass tube; (b) peeling off layers formed inside the glass tube via the peeling liquid; and (c) creating another hole in an other edge of the glass tube and discharging the peeled layers and the peeling liquid via either or both of the holes. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125372 | METHOD OF SANITIZING A SINK DRAIN - A method of using a solid chemical stick for treating a kitchen sink drain pipe is provided. The solid chemical stick has dimensions that enable it to fit through a drain guard but prevent the stick from moving beyond the drain trap. The stick diminishes in size as it dissolves until it is swept away by drain water passing through the drain pipe. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125373 | DISHWASHER HAVING TWO WATER CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL METHOD - A dishwasher includes a hot water inlet device for intake of hot water from an external hot water supply and a cold water inlet device for intake of cold water from an external cold water supply. A program control device controls a wash cycle of a selected dishwashing program for cleaning wash items. The program control device is constructed to operate in at least one of first and second operating modes, wherein the first operating mode includes activation of one wash program which, in at least one partial wash cycle of a wash cycle, draws hot water from the external hot water supply, and wherein the second operating mode includes activation of another wash program which, in at least one partial wash cycle of a wash cycle, exclusively draws cold water from the external cold water supply. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125374 | Compositions - A dishwasher detergent composition comprising:
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20120125375 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Contaminants from Substrate - A cleaning material is applied to a surface of a substrate. The cleaning material includes one or more polymeric materials for entrapping contaminants present on the surface of the substrate. A rinsing fluid is applied to the surface of the substrate at a controlled velocity to effect removal of the cleaning material and contaminants entrapped within the cleaning material from the surface of the substrate. The controlled velocity of the rinsing fluid is set to cause the cleaning material to behave in an elastic manner when impacted by the rinsing fluid, thereby improving contaminant removal from the surface of the substrate. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125376 | WET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND WET PROCESSING METHOD - A wet processing apparatus holds on a stage a substrate to be processed and carries out a wet treatment by rotating the stage. The substrate is held by the stage, with the center of the substrate being offset from the rotation center of the stage, using a Bernoulli chuck which causes an inert gas to flow to a back surface of the substrate, so that the substrate is eccentrically rotated along with the rotation of the stage. A first gas supply passage which is used for the Bernoulli chuck is provided at a rotation shaft portion in the stage and the stage is also provided with second gas supply passages which communicate with the first gas supply passage to thereby introduce the inert gas to the back surface of the substrate. The second gas supply passages are axisymmetric with respect to a central axis of the substrate. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125377 | STETHOSCOPE CLEANING ASSEMBLY - An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid associated with a dispenser assembly is cooperatively disposed relative to an activating assembly. The activating assembly is operated in moveable engagement with the head portion, and activates the dispenser assembly when engaged by the head portion as it passes along the path of travel. The dispenser assembly delivers the cleaning fluid to an applicator assembly which distributes the cleaning fluid to the head portion and facilitates the cleaning thereof and removal of excess cleaning fluid there from. At least one disinfectant agent is dispersed within or comprises a portion of the housing and is formulated to be destructively effective against pathogenic bacteria, such as in the spore form, which is generally not affected by the cleaning fluid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125378 | Bowling Lane Conditioning Machine - The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125379 | TIRE APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A TIRE SOLUTION TO A VEHICLE PASSING THROUGH A VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM - Described is a tire applicator for applying a tire solution to a vehicle passing through a vehicle washing system. The tire applicator includes a flexible member, such as flexible rods, with a fabric attached thereto. A solution dispenser is included to dispense a tire solution to the fabric. A rod positioning mechanism can be used to position the flexible rods and fabric into the path of the vehicle's tires. When a vehicle drives past the flexible rods, the rods are biased toward the vehicle's tires, thereby causing the tires to rub against the fabric and transfer the tire solution from the fabric to the vehicle's tires. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125380 | SPRAY NOZZLE FOR USE WITH CONTAINER RINSING APPARATUSES - A spray nozzle in combination with a container rinsing apparatus, the spray nozzle including a nozzle body having a coupler for associating the spray nozzle with the container rinsing apparatus, a neck extending from the coupler, the neck defining a sidewall, a central axis extending therethrough, an inlet formed in the coupler, a central port extending through the nozzle body, the central port providing a first path for fluid communication from the inlet of the coupler to an outlet formed in the neck, at least one secondary port disposed in spaced apart relation to the central port, the at least one secondary port providing a second path for fluid communication from the inlet of the coupler to an outlet formed in the at least one secondary port. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125381 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125382 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm assembly located in the wash chamber, and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber beneath the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125383 | DISHWASHER WITH MOVABLE LIQUID CONDUIT - A dishwasher includes a compartment in the form of a drawer or pull-out treating chamber slidably mounted in a chassis is provided with one or more liquid supply and draining conduits for supplying and draining liquid to and from the treating chamber. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125384 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A SIGNAL RELAY - A household appliance for performing a useful cycle of operation on a physical article may have a treating chamber for holding the physical article during performance of the useful cycle of operation. The household appliance may include a temporary controllable device located within the treating chamber where the temporary controllable device may be communicated with. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125385 | ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - An endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus according to the present invention includes a chemical bottle, an insertion portion, a chemical receiving portion, a blade portion, a first limit switch and a second limit switch. When the chemical bottle is moved to a first position, the first limit switch changes from off to on to detect the first position, when the chemical bottle is inserted to a second position at which an inner face of the chemical receiving portion and a spout portion are aligned to each other, the second limit switch changes from off to on to detect the second position, and when the chemical bottle is inserted to a third position at which a stopper portion is opened, the first limit switch is released by a stepped portion from pressing by the chemical bottle, and thereby changes from on to off to detect the third position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125386 | WASHING UNIT FOR TURBOPROPS OF AIRCRAFTS - A washing unit for turboprops, in particular of aircrafts, characterised in that it comprises at least one hydraulic pump ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120125387 | PROTECTIVE MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATIC UMBRELLA - A protective mechanism for automatic umbrella includes a drive stem, a pulley tackle, a spring motor, a clutch, and a clutch spring; wherein, the drive stem is pivoted beneath the telescopic stick, and a hooked head in the telescopic stick controls a downward movement. The pulley tackle is pivoted beneath the drive stem. A strand has on end fixed to the pulley tackle and the other end secured to an upper notch of the umbrella. The spring motor is installed on the pulley tackle. The clutch is disposed under the pulley tackle. The clutch plate and the clutch spring are consecutively installed at a lower part of the drive stem. Confronting the clutch and the pulley tackle, unidirectional slant gears are able to cooperate with each other. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125388 | Automatic Folding/Unfolding Umbrella - An automatic folding/unfolding umbrella includes a main rod, umbrella ribs for supporting a canopy, a slide element, and a handle. The umbrella ribs are pivotally installed at the tip of the main rod, and primary link rods are pivotally installed under the tip of the main rod. A secondary link rod is pivotally coupled between each corresponding umbrella rib and each primary link rod. The slide element is installed on the main rod. A handle installed at a bottom end of the main rod includes a link mechanism. The main rod includes a link element and a link mechanism coupled to the slide element. Elastically stretchable elements couple the slide element with the primary link rod. The link mechanism is driven by the link element to slide the slide element. The elastically stretchable elements are pulled to drive the primary link rods to unfold or fold the umbrella ribs. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125389 | VENT FOR A TENT OR SHELTER - A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125390 | TENT WITH DIVIDABLE MATTRESS POCKET - A tent comprises an integrated vestibule and a sleeping chamber having a dividable pocket for receiving at least one mattress therein and a plurality of tie-downs for tightening up loose pocket panel material when a mattress is not contained therein. The dividable pocket further includes a fastener for optionally and selectively dividing the pocket into discreet sections or a single section. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125391 | METHODS FOR INTERCONNECTING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Two or more solar cells are shingled together. At least one solar cell has a contact formed on a first surface that is electrically connected to the conductive terminal of the solar cell. A substrate of a second cell is physically and electrically coupled to the contact. An insulator is interposed between the substrate of the second cell and the first cell to inhibit short circuits therebetween. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125392 | TYPE-II HIGH BANDGAP TUNNEL JUNCTIONS OF InP LATTICE CONSTANT FOR MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS - A type-II tunnel junction is disclosed that includes a p-doped AlGaInAs tunnel layer and a n-doped InP tunnel layer. Solar cells are further disclosed that incorporate the high bandgap type-II tunnel junction between photovoltaic subcells. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125393 | Photovoltaic Device and Method and System for Making Photovoltaic Device - A method of making a photovoltaic device includes providing a first photovoltaic cell, placing a conductive interconnect in contact with an upper surface of the first photovoltaic cell, providing a thermoset adhesive over the conductive interconnect and over the upper surface of the first photovoltaic cell, and applying a current or voltage to the conductive interconnect to cure the thermoset adhesive such that the cured thermoset adhesive bonds the conductive interconnect to the upper surface of the first photovoltaic cell. The system used to make the device includes a conveyor, a wire applicator, a thermoset adhesive reservoir, a pressure roller in fluid communication with the reservoir, and first and second electrode rollers configured to apply a current or voltage to the conductive wire interconnect. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125394 | Solar Power Plant Conductor Systems, Solar Power Plants, and Junction Assemblies - Solar power plant conductor systems, solar power plants, and junction assemblies are described. According to one aspect, a solar power plant conductor system includes an electrical energy conductor which is configured to electrically conduct electrical energy generated by a plurality of photovoltaic device assemblies of a solar power plant to interface circuitry which is configured to supply the electrical energy externally of the solar power plant and a plurality of junction circuits which are positioned adjacent to a plurality of different longitudinal locations of the electrical energy conductor and which are individually configured to couple at least one of the photovoltaic device assemblies with the electrical energy conductor at one of the respective longitudinal locations of the electrical energy conductor. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125395 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FACILITATING ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION OF A PLURALITY OF SOLAR MODULES - A method and apparatus to facilitate electrical interconnection of solar modules by using a wiring assembly having a plurality of conductors, each having one end connector and a plurality of spaced connection structures, each spaced structure for facilitating an electrical connection of at least one of the conductors with a respective solar module. The wiring assembly is mounted adjacent a plurality of solar modules such that the plurality of spaced connection structures are associated with respective electrical connections on a solar module to facilitate connection of the solar modules to the wiring assembly. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125396 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - In the solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells interconnected with wiring members, each of the solar cells includes a plurality of front-side finger electrodes that are disposed on a light-receiving surface of the solar cell and connected with tabs and a plurality of rear-side finger electrodes that are disposed on a rear surface of the solar cell and connected with tabs. Rear-side auxiliary electrode sections are arranged in regions, which is wider than the front-side finger electrodes, on the rear surface opposite to regions where the front-side finger electrodes are present. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125397 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A semiconductor substrates comprises a semiconductor region of one conductivity type and a layer of another conductivity type with first, second and side surfaces. Over surfaces on the first surface side, the side surface side and an outer peripheral portion on the second surface side of the semiconductor region, the layer is formed. An electrode of the one conductivity type is located on the second surface adjacent to the layer. The semiconductor substrate includes a trench located between the outer periphery of the second surface and an end of the electrode with a spacing from the electrode and configured to isolate the layer along the outer periphery of the second surface. When viewed from the second surface side, a shortest distance between the end of the electrode and the trench is smaller than a shortest distance between a junction of the layer of the side surface side and the trench. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125398 | CONDENSING LENS FOR HIGH CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a manufacturing method of a condensing lens for a high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) module. A buffer layer made of silicone is added between a glass and the condensing lens for adhering the glass to the condensing lens. Because the buffer layer can be formed on the glass before adhering to the condensing lens, a higher temperature for increasing adhesion between the glass and the buffer layer can be applied. It also allows the follow-up processes to have sufficient treatment time, thereby increasing the flexibility of processing schedule. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125399 | SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - A solar panel assembly having a foundation tube, a rotary actuator mounted in the foundation tube for changing the azimuth of the panel and a linear actuator mounted to the foundation tube for controlling the elevation angle of the panel. The linear actuator utilizes a spindle drive. The rotary actuator includes a motor and gearbox; a drive screw connected to the motor; a spindle screw, one end of which provides an output of the rotary actuator; a drive nut having a first threaded hole for receiving a thread of the drive screw and a second threaded hole for receiving a thread of the spindle screw, the guide nut having a guide fin; and a guide rail interacting with the nut guide fin to constrain the nut from rotating, whereby the rotation of the drive by screw by operation of the motor causes the nut to translate linearly which in turn causes the spindle screw to rotate. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125400 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LARGE DISH REFLECTORS FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS - Glass reflectors for concentrating sunlight in a solar energy system are disclosed. A concave mold is used to shape the glass reflectors in which the surface of the mold that contacts the float glass has a grooved surface profile comprising a plurality of cusps. The surface of the mold also has a plurality of concave valleys. Glass reflectors are preferably manufactured by heating a sheet of float glass positioned over the mold until the sheet of glass sags to contact the mold. If necessary, the glass may also stretch to conform to the shape of the mold. In the case of large monolithic glass reflectors, the edges of the dish-shaped glass are rolled around the periphery of the mold. The glass reflector is then silvered to create a dish-shaped mirror that reflects solar radiation to a focus. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125401 | Solar Collector Positioning Apparatus - A solar collector positioning apparatus including a base structure and an intermediate frame connected to the base structure by at least two base support legs. The base support legs have a hinged connection to the base structure and a hinged connection to the intermediate frame, thereby constraining the movement of the intermediate frame to a plane substantially orthogonal to a plane occupied by the base structure. A solar collector support frame is connected to the intermediate frame by at least two intermediate support legs. The intermediate support legs have a hinged connection to the solar collector support frame and a hinged connection to the intermediate frame, thereby constraining the movement of the solar collector support frame to a plane substantially orthogonal to a plane occupied by the intermediate frame. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125402 | SOLAR CELL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A solar cell assembly includes a light concentrator attached to one face of a solar cell. The solar cell is attached to an electrical connector having an insulating substrate, a first electrically conductive terminal including a flat plate portion mounted to the insulating substrate, and a second electrically conductive terminal mounted to the insulating substrate. The second terminal has a U-shaped plate portion that partially circumscribes the first terminal, including opposing first and second legs and a web interconnecting the first and second legs. Each leg includes a flexibly resilient wing, the two wings being disposed in opposing relationship. The solar cell is interposed between the first terminal and the wings of the second terminal such that the first terminal abuts one face of the solar cell and the wings of the second terminal abut exposed, spaced apart, opposing perimeter areas of the other face of the solar cell, with the wings resiliently coupling the solar cell to the first and second terminals. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125403 | Photovoltaic Flat Panel With Enhanced Acceptance Angle Comprising Micro-Lens Array In Laminating Film - The integrated system for the conversion of solar energy into eco-compatible energy, comprises panels destined for the reception of solar rays, and is characterized by the presence in the panels of:
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20120125404 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATION OF SOLAR RADIATION - Modular solar radiation concentrator system, which consists of using several flat reflectors mounted on a platform that transmits to each reflector rotation about two axes, allowing the concentration of solar radiation in an area or specific predetermined point in space. Each module is connected to a monitoring instrument, with specific software that allows knowing the sun's apparent path at the system installation site. Thus, the control of all reflectors of each module is conducted on their two axes of rotation so that solar radiation is, in every moment of the day, and every day of the year, focused or simply deviated to a particular point. The system described is specially devoted to solar concentration for the purpose of generating electricity, heat or both simultaneously, especially in buildings where the point of concentration may be, among others, a Stirling engine, a steam turbine or photovoltaic cells. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125405 | PHOTOVOLTAIC-THERMAL (PVT) MODULE WITH STORAGE TANK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Methods and systems are provided for air conditioning, capturing combustion contaminants, desalination, and other processes using liquid desiccants. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125406 | STACKED PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STACKED PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT - Disclosed is a stacked photovoltaic element, including: a first photovoltaic element portion including at least one photovoltaic element, stacked over a substrate; an intermediate layer made of a metal oxide, stacked over the first photovoltaic element portion; a buffer layer in an amorphous state, stacked over the intermediate layer; and a second photovoltaic element portion including at least one photovoltaic element, stacked over the buffer layer, wherein a conductive layer of the second photovoltaic element portion in contact with the buffer layer is a microcrystalline layer. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125407 | SOLAR MODULE - A solar module is disclosed, which includes a solar cell panel, a back plate disposed on the solar cell panel and having a hole, a junction box disposed on the back plate, plural metallic wires passing through the hole for connecting the solar cell panel and the junction box, and a moisture absorbent disposed between the junction box and the solar cell panel to absorb the moisture around the hole. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125408 | SOLAR PANEL RACKING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A racking system for a solar panel includes a solar panel support rack assembly, the solar panel support rack assembly being configured to be coupled to another solar panel support rack assembly. Each solar panel support rack assembly includes a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first arm configured to be coupled to a base structure, a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second arm coupled to the first end of the first arm, the second arm being disposed at an angle from the first arm, and a third arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the third arm coupled to the second end of the first arm and the second end of the third arm coupled to the second end of the second arm. The second arm includes a first channel member and a second channel member, the first and second channel members being disposed on opposing sides of the second arm, and a stop member at the first end. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125409 | FASTENING OF PANEL-TYPE ELEMENTS - A mounting system for panel-type elements, in particular facade elements, thermoelectric generator elements, thermal solar collectors, photovoltaic modules or solar modules is described, for fastening and securing the element on at least one upper and one lower transverse rail, which are arranged in parallel with and at a spacing from each other for holding an element. The mounting system includes: at least one fastening member fixedly connected to the back side of the element and having at least one anchoring member arranged substantially perpendicularly to the back side for fastening to the upper transverse rail. In the installed position of the element, the fastening member has a smaller distance, relative to a line of slope, from an upper edge of an outer contour of the element than from a lower edge of the outer contour. A panel-type element including a like mounting system, as well as a substructure for holding such an element are also described. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125410 | Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array - A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array. | 2012-05-24 |
20120125411 | PARTIALLY TRANSPARENT FLEXIBLE THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The disclosure provides transparent and partially transparent flexible thin film solar cells. The aim is achieved in that flexible thin film solar cells are processed using a tool, such that the entire cell structure is pierced, the transparency is ensured by the openings thus created, and the energy conversion yield remains high. | 2012-05-24 |