| 23rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20100139671 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BODY WORK - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for obtaining and maintaining correct alignment of body structure. In one embodiment of the invention, a head band is utilized that places light pressure on the erector spinae and sub occipital muscles below the occiput to relax the muscles that caused the counter clockwise rotation and light pressure is maintained to correct the misalignment of the atlas and occipital condyles. In another embodiment of the invention, the atlas is centered by applying manual gentle pressure to relax the muscles that caused the counter-clockwise rotation. Once relaxed, light pressure is manually applied to correct the misalignment of the atlas and occipital condyles. Gentle pressure can also be applied to the muscles that tightened as a result of the misplaced atlas until the muscles relax. The relaxation of muscles in this manner tends to also allow other misplaced body structure to return to its original position once the buildup of fasciitis is manually released. Moreover, an individual can be taught how to use the method and apparatus of the present invention to thereby maintain correct body structure and relaxed muscles. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139672 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING INGESTION OF MEDICATIONS USING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), is configured to automatically detect ingestion of medications to verify that prescribed medications are taken in a timely manner and at the correct dosage. Briefly, individual pills are provided with miniature radio frequency identification (RFID) devices capable of transmitting RFID tag signals, which identify the medication contained within the pill and its dosage. The implanted device is equipped with an RFID transceiver for receiving tag signals from a pill as it is being ingested. The implanted system decodes the tag to identify the medication and its dosage, then accesses an onboard database to verify that the medication being ingested was in fact prescribed to the patient and to verify that the correct dosage was taken. Warning signals are generated if the wrong medication or the wrong dosage was taken. Therapy may also be automatically adjusted. Non-RF-based ID devices are also described, which instead transmit ID data via biphasic current pulses. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139673 | CIGAR HOLDER - A device for holding a cigar relative to a supporting object, the device including a receiver adapted to receive the cigar with a loose fit and a clamp for releasably attaching the receiver to the supporting object to hold the cigar at a desired location and in a desired orientation, preferably in a vertical orientation. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139674 | Tobacco Shredder With Double-Mounted Conveyor-Worm Shaft - The invention relates to a tobacco shredding device with a heatable pressure chamber ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139675 | High-pressure forming process for tobacco material - The invention relates to a method of producing cut tobacco material, whereby a tobacco starting material is heated and brought to a first increased pressure in one method stage; whereby the tobacco material is pumped to a second increased pressure in the second method stage which is higher than the first increased pressure; and whereby the tobacco material, heated and placed under pressure, is expanded and fed through a forming tool ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139676 | PACKAGE FOR CIGARETTES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND/OR BRANDS - A cigarette pack capable of carrying different-sized and different-branded cigarettes is disclosed. The cigarette pack may consist of a first portion, a second portion hingedly coupled to the first portion, and a top portion hingedly coupled to a sliding portion slidably disposed within the second portion. The cigarette pack may also include sleeves disposed within the first portion and second portion and configured to support cigarettes within the sleeve. The cigarette pack may also include a platform for supporting cigarettes within either of said portions. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139677 | CONTAINER FOR NAIL POLISH - A container for nail polish is disclosed. An appropriate amount of nail polish container in the container is delivered by pressing a control on the container. The container has an elongated body having a storage chamber containing nail polish, and the bottom of the elongated body is a pushing rod, allowing the bottom section of the container to rotate along the pushing rod. The pressing of the control element causes the gear member to rotate, which moves up the pushing rod and a valve plate on the valve seat squeeze the nail polish to the bristles provided at the valve seat. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139678 | KIK-N-IT CALLUS REMOVER - The device is a callus reducing appliance in the shape of a circular disk. It is a multilayered, flexible device. On the front or working side of the disk is an abrasive grit which is held in place by means of a waterproof adhesive that is pre-cured. The backside of the disk is the mounting side adapted to attach to a bathing conveyance. The adhesive backing side of the device is covered with a disposable protective cover that is removed by the consumer prior to placement in the working environment. The device uses biomechanical energy and is used in a bathtub or other bathing conveyance utilizing either full immersion in water or free running water. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139679 | CLIP FOR WIG - A clip for wig is offered which can prevent warping of a wig base. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139680 | FISH PEDICURES, MASSAGES AND TREATMENTS - A method of treatment of the skin of a human individual by fish which eat the top layer of skin includes providing a separate supply of fish for the individual, and suspending the skin to be treated in water in a fish container which may be adapted to receive a specific body part, such as a single foot or two feet, or a single hand or two hands. Each fish must be large enough to eat the top layer of skin of the individual, but should not have matured to the point of being capable of reproduction. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139681 | HAIR COSMETIC COMPOSITION - A hair cosmetic composition containing the following components (A) and (B): (A) is/are one or more copolymers selected from the following components (A1) and (A2):
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| 20100139682 | Method and apparatus for precise deposition of hair care agents - An apparatus and control method provides for automated, computer control to illuminate hair, sense aspects of that hair, calculate enhancements based on the sensed aspects of the hair, and precisely apply compounds on the hair in spatial conformance with the sensed aspects to create those enhancements. Examples of such compounds are hair coloring agents and hair care agents. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139683 | Applicator for a Hair Treatment Composition for Improved Hair Strand Effects - The present invention relates to an applicator which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator comprises a plate movably joined by a connection to a well, a hair orientation means on the internal surface of the plate which extends towards the well and a liquid impervious, resilient fluid metering means comprising a lower metering means on the rim of the well and an upper metering means on the internal surface of said plate, wherein each independently comprise an inner and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of said upper metering means and lower metering means independently have a convex shape. When said applicator is in a closed state, the lower metering means and the upper metering means are substantially juxtaposed to provide said fluid metering means. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139684 | Hair Treatment Applicator for Improved Hair Strand Effects - The present invention relates to an applicator ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139685 | Applicator for Improved Application of a Hair Treatment Composition to a Bundle of Hair Strands - The present invention relates to an applicator ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139686 | Retractable Cosmetic Dispenser with Distal and Lateral Wiping - A cosmetic dispenser with a bottle and an applicator wand retained for slidable extension and retraction relative to the bottle. The applicator wand can be slid from a retracted position wherein a cosmetic applicator is retained within the bottle and an extended position wherein the cosmetic applicator projects through an aperture at a distal end of the bottle. A lateral dividing structure, which can be formed by an adapter insert and a rear seal, slidably receives the applicator wand and divides the inner volume of the bottle into a distal inner volume and a proximal inner volume. A laterally disposed distal wiping wiper with a plurality of radial slits can wipe a distal end of the cosmetic applicator, and a side wiping wiper with an inner throat can wipe a peripheral portion of the cosmetic applicator. A cap with a plug can matingly engage the side wiping wiper. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139687 | Hair clip without coil spring - A hair clip includes two jaws each having a hand grip extended from one end and a connector disposed on a middle portion, and a coupling device having a spring member engaged with the connectors of the jaws for coupling the jaws and the coupling device together and for applying a spring biasing force to bias and force the lugs and one ends of the jaws toward each other, and for allowing the jaws to be forced away from each other and to engage with a hair of a user when the hand grips are forced and depressed toward each other by the user. The jaws each include an opening for anchoring the spring member to the jaws. An elastic member may resiliently couple the lugs of the spring member together. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139688 | DENTAL FLOSS DISPENSER AND METHOD - Dental floss packaging and a method of using same is provided, wherein a plurality of predetermined lengths of dental floss, each sufficient for a single flossing, are disposed within individual sealed compartments in the packaging. Manual force applied to a compartment urges the floss through a cover sheet thereby dispensing the floss for use. The empty compartment provides a visual indication that a particular day's flossing has been completed. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139689 | Electrically powered dental flossing device with sanitary and disposable floss containing unit - A device for flossing teeth includes a base unit defining a handle and a disposable head unit that removeably attaches to a top end of the base unit. An electric motor in the base unit, powered by a rechargeable battery, rotates a shaft upon operation of a switch. A pair of hollow tubular arm members extend from a top of the head unit and terminate at opposing open distal ends to define a gap therebetween. A predetermined length of dental floss is partially wound on a first wheel within a clean floss chamber of the head unit and extends through the arm members and across the gap without contacting the distal ends, thereby preventing the transfer of plaque, food particles and bacteria onto exposed surfaces of the arm members. Used floss is wound onto a second floss wheel in a segregated floss collection chamber. The shaft drivingly engages a gear assembly within the head unit for rotating the first and second floss wheels, thereby controlling advanced movement of the floss in order to provide clean floss across the gap, while isolating contaminated floss within the segregated floss collection chamber. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139690 | CLEANING APPLIANCE COMPRISING A MICROWAVE DRYING SYSTEM - A cleaning appliance is provided for cleaning objects to be cleaned. The cleaning appliance comprises at least one cleaning zone for cleaning the object to be cleaned using a cleaning liquid. The cleaning appliance further comprising a microwave drying device which can be used for at least partially drying the object to be cleaned. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139691 | METHOD FOR THE PLASMA CLEANING OF THE SURFACE OF A MATERIAL COATED WITH AN ORGANIC SUBSTANCE AND THE INSTALLATION FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method of cleaning the surface of a material that is coated with an organic substance. The inventive method is characterized in that it comprises the following steps, consisting in: introducing the material into a treatment chamber, having a pressure of between 10 mbar and 1 bar therein, which is supplied with a gas stream containing at least 90 volume percent of oxygen; and generating a plasma by passing an electric discharge between the surface of the material and a dielectric-covered electrode in order to break down the organic substance under the action of the free radicals O thus produces. The invention also relates to an installation that is used to carry out said method. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139692 | IMMERSIVE OXIDATION AND ETCHING PROCESS FOR CLEANING SILICON ELECTRODES - A process for cleaning a silicon electrode is provided where the silicon electrode is soaked in an agitated aqueous detergent solution and rinsed with water following removal from the aqueous detergent solution. The rinsed silicon electrode is then soaked in an agitated isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution and rinsed. The silicon electrode is then subjected to an ultrasonic cleaning operation in water following removal from the IPA solution. Contaminants are then removed from the silicon electrode by soaking the silicon electrode in an agitated mixed acid solution comprising hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, acetic acid, and water. The silicon electrode is subjected to an additional ultrasonic cleaning operation following removal from the mixed acid solution and is subsequently rinsed and dried. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, it is contemplated that the silicon electrode can be soaked in either the agitated aqueous detergent solution, the agitated isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution, or both. Additional embodiments are contemplated, disclosed, and claimed. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139693 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD CLEANER - A cleaning device for cleaning a keyboard includes a cleaning surface and proximal and distal guide arms. The cleaning surface has a transverse width which is large enough to depress one key completely while at least partially depressing a second adjacent key. The longitudinal length of the cleaning surface is equal to the longitudinal length of character keys of the keyboard. The ends of the cleaning surface are curved. The guide arms are for guiding the cleaning surface transversely across the keyboard. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139694 | Cleaning Compound and Method and System for Using the Cleaning Compound - A cleaning compound is provided. The cleaning compound includes about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of a fatty acid dispersed in water. The cleaning compound includes an amount of a base sufficient to bring a pH of the fatty acid water solution to about a level where above about 50% of the dispersed fatty acid is ionized. A method for cleaning a substrate, a system for cleaning a substrate, and a cleaning solution prepared by a process are also provided. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139695 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - A dosage element of a type to be consumed in use in a ware washing machine comprises an outer casing formed during a preliminary manufacturing process, whereby said outer casing is provided with two compartments respectively containing first and second substances, the two compartments being separated by an insert which forms one or more internal separation walls. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139696 | DRAIN CLEANING APPARATUS WITH RESTRICTED REVERSE FUNCTION - A rotatable, portable drum auger drain cleaning device includes a rotational control which is biased towards the off position. The rotational control device is utilized in conjunction with a motor and the drum to direct drum rotation. The rotational control is typically biased in the off position making it the default position. The rotational control must therefore be manually moved to either a forward or reverse position. When in the forward position, the rotational control can be locked, and when in the reverse position, the switch must be manually held in position or the switch will return to the off position. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139697 | METHOD FOR CLEANING DEPOSITS FROM TURBOCHARGER AND SUPERCHARGER COMPRESSORS - A method for removing deposits from at least one compressor powered by an engine. The method comprises disconnecting while the engine is turned off, a high pressure downstream side of the compressor from an intercooler, or an air intake manifold for non-intercooled engines, while leaving the compressor attached to a means used in the engine to drive the compressor. The output airflow is diverted from the compressor away from the engine to a disposal or to a means of separating a cleaning fluid from air. After starting the engine and while the engine is running, the cleaning fluid is injected for a sufficient time to clean the compressor. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139698 | STAGGERED MULTI-MODE SPRAY ARM WASH SYSTEM - An automatic dishwasher is provided with a spray assembly comprising a multi-conduit system for receiving pressurized washing liquid for feeding a plurality of spray arms. The plurality of spray arms includes at least a lower spray arm, a middle spray arm, and an upper spray arm. Each of the spray arms includes at least one radially extending hollow projection. Each of the spray arms includes a plurality of orifices for distributing the liquid throughout the dishwasher. The multi-conduit includes a water feed system and a water diverting mechanism for selectively diverting water into any one of the spray arms, any two of the spray arms, or all three of the spray arms. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139699 | STEAM ACTIVATION OR DEACTIVATION OF CHEMISTRY IN AN APPLIANCE - A method for treating a consumer article wherein a treating chemistry is activated or deactivated by the introduction of steam. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139700 | WASH/RINSE SYSTEM FOR A DRAWER-TYPE DISHWASHER - A wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel and a spray bar mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher. The spray bar includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member provided on the paddlewheel. Upon impacting the deflector member, the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber. Preferably, the spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector is members. The paddlewheel is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139701 | FOOD PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - A food preparation assembly for use in cleaning food products generally includes a tank for holding washing fluid for use in cleaning food products positioned within the tank, and a pump in fluidic communication with the tank to provide movement of the washing fluid within the tank for use in cleaning the food products when positioned within the tank. A processing module is configured to receive settings from a user for cleaning the food products, and to monitor and adjust, as necessary, parameters of the washing fluid based on the user input settings. The processing module is also configured to report and/or store measured values of the parameters of the washing fluid in addition to select user defined input information (e.g., user defined wash settings, etc.). Labels may also be generated indicative of completion of cleaning of the food products by the food preparation assembly. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139702 | LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a liquid processing method, apparatus, and storage device for cleaning a member disposed at holding part-side of a substrate, such as a lift pin plate (including a lift pin) or a holding plate, with a rinsing liquid, thereby preventing a chemical liquid adhered to such a member from having a bad influence on the wafer. The liquid processing method includes holding the substrate by a holding part, rotating the substrate held by the holding part through a rotation driving part, and supplying a chemical liquid to a holding part-side surface of the substrate by a chemical liquid supply part. After the supply of the chemical liquid, rinsing liquid droplets are generated and supplied to the holding part-side surface of the substrate by supplying gas toward the holding part-side surface of the substrate through a gas supply part and supplying a rinsing liquid toward the holding part-side surface of the substrate through a rinsing liquid supply part. After the supply of the rinsing liquid droplets, a rinsing liquid is additionally supplied to the holding part-side surface of the substrate through the rinsing liquid supply part. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139703 | LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a liquid processing method. The liquid processing method can completely clean an inside of a multi-valve for a short time and process a wafer with high throughput. The liquid processing method supply a chemical liquid and a rinsing liquid to the substrate so as to process the substrate through a multi-valve and a cleaning-liquid supply pipe connected to the multi-valve. The multi-valve includes a chemical-liquid supply valve, a rinsing-liquid supply valve, and a discharge valve. The cleaning-liquid supply pipe guides the chemical liquid and rinsing liquid from the multi-valve toward the substrate. The liquid processing method includes supplying the chemical liquid to the substrate by opening the chemical-liquid supply valve, and supplying a portion of the rinsing liquid supplied from a rinsing-liquid supply part to the substrate and flowing the residue of the rinsing liquid toward the discharge path within the multi-valve by opening both the rinsing-liquid supply valve and the discharge valve after supplying the chemical liquid. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139704 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING SUPERABSORBENT POLYMERS - Composition in the form of a gel containing at least 35% by weight of water, at least one foaming surfactant chosen from nonionic or amphoteric surfactants, and at least one superabsorbent polymer. The superabsorbent polymer helps to thicken the composition without affecting its cosmetic properties. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139705 | SOLID DISHMACHINE DETERGENT NOT REQUIRING A SEPARATE RINSE ADDITIVE - New solid detergent compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. The compositions for forming the solid detergents comprise a copolymer, scale inhibiting agent, and non-phosphate builder dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. Advantageously, the inventive solid detergents provide dramatically improved cleaning performance and drying time without the use of a separate rinse additive. The detergents are especially suited to commercial dishmachine processes. The solid detergents are also in the form of a solid, homogeneous, self-sustaining body for improved handling and use. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139706 | Method For The Treatment Of A Semiconductor Wafer - Semiconductor wafers are treated in a liquid container filled at least partly with a solution containing hydrogen fluoride, such that surface oxide dissolves, are transported out of the solution along a transport direction and dried, and are then treated with an ozone-containing gas to oxidize the surface of the semiconductor wafer, wherein part of the semiconductor wafer surface comes into contact with the ozone-containing gas while another part of the surface is still in contact with the solution, and wherein the solution and the ozone-containing gas are spatially separated such that they do not come into contact with one another. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139707 | WASHABLE FILMIC LAMINATES - A process for removing a washable PSA laminate from a substrate is provided. The process comprises contacting the washable PSA laminate with water and optionally, a base, at a temperature sufficient to remove the washable PSA laminate from the substrate; wherein the washable PSA laminate comprises at least one facestock layer, at least one adhesive base layer, and at least one tackifier layer; wherein the facestock layer comprises at least one facestock material; wherein the adhesive base layer comprises at least one adhesive base polymer; wherein the tackifier layer comprises at least one tackifier and optionally at least one adhesive base polymer; wherein the tackifier layer is applied to the adhesive base layer side of the washable PSA laminate. Specifically, a process is provided for removing a washable PSA laminate from a bottle comprising contacting the washable PSA laminate with water and optionally, a base, at a temperature sufficient to remove the washable PSA laminate from the bottle. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139708 | METHOD OF REMOVING RESIST AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A resist removing device | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139709 | Method for Cleaning Beverage Filling Lines - In a process for cleaning beverage filling plants, one or more beverage filling devices ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139710 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - An apparatus for cleaning a surface of wafer or substrate includes a plate being positioned with a gap to surface of the wafer or substrate, and the plate being rotated around an axis vertical to surface of wafer or substrate. The rotating plate surface facing surface of the wafer or substrate has grooves, regular patterns, and irregular patterns to enhance the cleaning efficiency. Another embodiment further includes an ultra sonic or mega sonic transducer vibrating the rotating plate during cleaning process. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139711 | Cleaning method of semiconductor wafer - A wax removal method uniformly removes wax adhering to a wafer surface and reduces the problems of re-adhesion of particles and filter clogging of a cleaning bath during cleaning. The method uses cleaning liquid which contains microbubbles. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139712 | Dosing System For A Concentrated Laundry Composition - A laundry detergent system comprising a highly concentrated liquid laundry detergent and a device connected to a water supply feed, that provides the injection pressure of the detergent composition being greater than water flow pressure at the junction of the detergent composition and the water flow and water flow rate at the junction of greater than 0.25 m/sec; wherein the flow rate ratio of the detergent composition to the water flow is in the range of from about 0.0001 to about 0.5. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139713 | Dipper Well System - Embodiments of the invention provide a dipper well to clean smallwares, such as spoons, measuring cups, and ice-cream scoops. The dipper well can include a basin and a recirculation system. The recirculation system can draw a fluid from the basin. The recirculation system can include a filter to reduce contaminants in the fluid before the fluid is recycled back into the basin. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139714 | Dish-washing machine - Dish-washing machine comprising a chamber ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139715 | Cleaning Equipment and Cleaning Method - A cleaning equipment includes a moving module moving a wafer from a first position to a second position, and a cleaning module provided at a third position between the first and second positions and including a plurality of cells, each cell having one or more pairs of outlets and inlets, the outlets for discharging a chemical solution onto the wafer and the inlets for drawings the chemical solution from the wafer, in a movement path of the wafer. The plurality of cells are individually operated. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139716 | Prober Cleaning Block Assembly - A system is provided for cleaning of probe contacts. The system includes a base plate comprising three mounting means for receiving each an adjustable attachment means, and means for connecting the base plate to a probe machine; and a cleaning plate comprising three holding means for receiving the respective adjustable attachment means, and a top area for cleaning probe contacts. The top area is between 60-100 mm times 75-100 mm, and the adjustable attachment means allows the cleaning plate to be leveled. A method for mounting in a probe machine such a system for cleaning of probe contacts is provided. The method includes connecting the base plate in the probe machine; connecting the cleaning plate to the base plate with the adjustable attachment means by mounting one of the adjustable attachment means as a reference, and mounting the two other adjustable attachment means for adjusting the level of the cleaning plate; and leveling the cleaning plate with the aid of measuring means for measuring distance held by the probe machine. The leveling includes repeating the following steps until the desired level is reached: moving the measuring means to a place on the cleaning plate top area that is substantially above the adjustable attachment means used as a reference and measure a reference value with the measuring means; moving the measuring means to a place on the cleaning plate top area that is substantially above one of the two adjustable attachment means for adjusting the level and adjust that attachment means until the measuring means reads substantially the same as the reference value; and moving the measuring means to a place on the cleaning plate top area that is substantially above the other of the two adjustable attachment means for adjusting the level and adjust that attachment means until the measuring means reads substantially the same as the reference value. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139717 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A dishwashing appliance is provided, comprising a door assembly defining opposed upper and lower ends. A console cover member is operably engaged with the upper end of the door assembly, and includes a first surface, and a second surface perpendicularly engaged therewith and extending therefrom. A switch assembly within the console cover member has at least one control actuator accessible through the first surface of the console cover member. A support member is configured to operably engage the second surface of the console cover member such that the switch assembly is disposed between the support member and the first surface. The support member is configured to bias the switch assembly toward the first surface so as to compress a gasket member between the first surface and the switch assembly to form a seal therebetween. An associated system and method is also provided. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139718 | PUMP DEVICE FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A pump device for a dishwasher and an associated apparatus are provided. A drain pump assembly and a circulation pump assembly are in fluid communication with the sump assembly, the circulation pump assembly being discretely disposed relative to the drain pump assembly. A pump motor having first and second rotatable output shafts has the first output shaft operably engaged with the drain pump assembly, and the second output shaft operably engaged with the circulation pump assembly. The pump motor selectively and simultaneously drives the first and second output shafts in a first rotational direction to drive the drain pump assembly, without driving the circulation pump assembly, and selectively and simultaneously drives the first and second output shafts in a second rotational direction, opposite to the first rotational direction, to drive the circulation pump assembly, without driving the drain pump assembly, such that the single pump motor drives both pump assemblies. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139719 | DISHWASHER HAVING MULTI-MODE SPRAY ARM SYSTEM - A spray assembly for an automatic dishwasher is provided comprising a conduit system for receiving pressurized washing liquid, and an elongated spray arm including an upper surface and a lower surface. The spray arm includes a dividing wall between the upper surface and the lower surface. The spray arm includes a plurality of orifices formed in the upper surface and the lower surface for distributing the liquid throughout the dishwasher. The dividing wall and the upper surface define an upper interior compartment and the dividing wall and the lower surface define a lower interior compartment. The conduit includes a water feed system and a water diverting mechanism for selectively diverting water into the upper compartment, the lower compartment, or both the upper and the lower compartments. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139720 | DISHWASHER WITH CARROUSEL INTERFACE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139721 | DISHWASHER PROVIDING USAGE GUIDANCE - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139722 | DISHWASHER WITH PROGRAMMABLE STOP TIME - A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139723 | Automatic dairy animal milker unit backflusher and teat dip applicator system and method - A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139724 | Umbrella Having A Detachable Structure - An umbrella includes a shank, a fixed ring mounted on the shank, a movable ring mounted on the shank, a plurality of connecting members pivotally connected with the fixed ring and the movable ring, a plurality of locking mechanisms each mounted in the respective connecting member, a plurality of ribs each detachably mounted on the respective connecting member on the fixed ring and each releasably locked onto the respective locking mechanism, and a plurality of spreaders each detachably mounted on the respective connecting member on the movable ring and each releasably locked onto the respective locking mechanism. Thus, each of the spreaders and the ribs can be detached from the respective connecting member easily and quickly by operation of each of the locking mechanisms. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139725 | Umbrella Having A Detachable Structure - An umbrella includes a shank, a fixed ring mounted on the shank, a movable ring movably mounted on the shank, a plurality of mounting brackets secured on the fixed ring and the movable ring, a plurality of ribs each detachably connected with the respective mounting bracket on the fixed ring, a plurality of spreaders each detachably connected with the respective mounting bracket on the movable ring, and a plurality of locking mechanisms each mounted in the respective rib and the respective spreader and each detachably locked onto the respective mounting bracket to detachably lock each of the ribs and the spreaders onto the respective mounting bracket. Thus, each of the spreaders and the ribs can be detached from the respective mounting bracket, so that each of the spreaders and the ribs can be removed for replacement. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139726 | Longbrella - An umbrella device with a hood portion having a length greater than the distance between a tip of the user's head to his waste. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139727 | TENT WITH FOLD INDICATORS - A tent assembly includes a storage container, a tent body, a first fold guide and a second fold guide. The tent body is configured to transition from an erect position to a collapsed position and is configured to be folded along a plurality of predetermined fold lines to fit within the storage container when the tent body is in the collapsed position. The first fold guide is coupled to the tent body and is spaced a first distance from and positioned on a first side of one of the plurality of predetermined fold lines. The second fold guide is coupled to the tent body and spaced the first distance from and positioned on a second side of the one of the plurality of predetermined fold lines, wherein the second side is opposite the first side. Other tents, tent bodies and associated methods are also described. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139728 | FOLDABLE TENT - A foldable tent includes a frame unit, a driven mechanism, and a driving mechanism. The frame unit includes first and second upright posts, and a connecting rod rotatably interconnecting the first and second upright posts. The driven mechanism includes two supporting units, and two tent covers, each of which has a first securing portion connected fixedly to the connecting rod, and a second securing portion connected fixedly to a respective one of the supporting units. The driven mechanism is convertible between an unfolded state, where the tent covers are unwound, and a folded state, where the tent covers are wound on the connecting rod. The driving mechanism is mounted on the frame unit for driving the connecting rod to rotate to thereby convert the driven mechanism between the unfolded and folded states. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139729 | COLLAPSIBLE SHELTER WITH FLEXIBLE, COLLAPSIBLE CANOPY - The collapsible shelter includes a truss and canopy framework that permits a flexible, collapsible canopy to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. The collapsible shelter includes at least three legs supporting flexible poles removably mounted to the tops of the legs and forming the framework of the canopy. X-shaped truss pairs of link members are connected to each of the legs on each side of the shelter between adjacent legs. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139730 | USE OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE THERMOELECTRIC PURPOSES - The invention relates to the use of a thermoelectric material for thermoelectric purposes at a temperature of 150 K or less, said thermoelectric material is a material corresponding to the stoichiometric formula FeSb2, wherein all or part of the Fe atoms optionally being substituted by one or more elements selected from the group comprising: Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, La, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Tr, Pt, Au, Hg, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu and a vacancy; and wherein all or part of the Sb atoms optionally being substituted by one or more elements selected from the group comprising: P, As, Bi, S, Se, Te, B, Al, Ga, In, Tl, C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb and a vacancy; with the proviso that neither one of the elements Fe and Sb in the formula FeSb2 is fully substituted with a vacancy, characterised in that said thermoelectric material exhibits a power factor (S2σ) of 25 μW/cmK2 or more at a temperature of 150 K or less. The invention also relates to thermoelectric materials per se falling within the above definition. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139731 | WIRE-BASED HANGING WIRE-WAY FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES OR MODULE GROUPS - A wire-based hanging wire-way for photovoltaic modules or module groups is described. A photovoltaic system includes a first and a second photovoltaic module group. A wire-based hanging wire-way is coupled with the first and the second photovoltaic module groups. A first bundle of electrical cables is supported by the wire-based hanging wire-way. One or more electrical cables from the first bundle of electrical cables are coupled to the first photovoltaic module group. The photovoltaic system also includes a power distribution network adapted to receive a second bundle of electrical cables, the second bundle of electrical cables including the first bundle of electrical cables. Further, one or more electrical cables from the second bundle of electrical cables is coupled to the second photovoltaic module group. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139732 | System and Method for Prevention of Open Loop Damage During or Immediately After Manufacturing - A solar cell having an open loop voltage that approaches a critical voltage range when exposed to light. A circuit, connected to the solar cell, is configured to load the solar cell when the open loop voltage of the solar cell reaches a threshold within a predetermined range of the critical voltage range. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139733 | FUSED WIRING HARNESS FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A fused wiring harness having a fused wiring assembly and a second wiring assembly. The fused wiring assembly includes a first primary conductor, a first secondary fused conductor, and a second secondary fused conductor. The first secondary fused conductor is conductively connected to the first primary conductor at a first junction. The second secondary fused conductor is conductively connected to the first primary conductor at a second junction. The second wiring assembly includes a second primary conductor, a first secondary conductor, and a second secondary conductor. The first secondary conductor is conductively connected to the second primary conductor at a third junction. The fused wiring harness further includes a first overmold portion at least partially enveloping the first junction and the third junction, thereby securing the fused wiring assembly to the second wiring assembly. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139734 | Systems and Methods for an Enhanced Watchdog in Solar Module Installations - Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically or remotely rendering a solar array safe during an emergency or maintenance. A watchdog unit is disclosed for monitoring a signal from a central controller. If the signal is lost, interrupted, or becomes irregular, or if a shutdown signal is received, then the watchdog unit can shutdown one or more solar modules. Shutting down a solar module can mean disconnecting it from a power bus of the solar array or lowering the solar module voltage to a safe level. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139735 | Solar Energy Conversion Articles and Methods of Making and Using Same - Rotationally translated PV cells exhibit enhanced efficiency relative to identical cells provided in a flat array statically arranged parallel to the plane of the earth or designed to follow the arc of the sun. A solar energy converting article that includes a shaft and a plurality of outwardly extending vanes, each of which bears a plurality of photovoltaic cells, can produce larger amounts of current than the same area of photovoltaic cells arranged in a plane. The article can be used as part of an assembly with a motor or generator. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139736 | GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present application provides a geothermal heating and cooling system for a power conversion system within an enclosure. The geothermal heating and cooling system may include a heat exchanger positioned about the power conversion system and within the enclosure, one or more pipes positioned within the ground, and a heat transfer medium circulating within the heat exchanger and the pipes so as to transfer heat between the power conversion system and the ground. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139737 | Photovoltaic power generation system - A photovoltaic power generation system including a solar cell module having a plurality of layers and a sun tracking device to change an incident angle of solar energy upon the solar cell module. The sun tracking device is mounted at one of the layers such that the sun tracking device is combined with the solar cell module into a module. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139738 | Rotating Photovoltaic Cells - An apparatus is provided that comprises photovoltaic cells provided on a first rotatable member, an electric motor having an axial shaft, and a second rotatable member provided with an impeller. The photovoltaic cells capture and convert the solar energy into electrical energy. The electric motor is connected to and is in electric communication with the photovoltaic cells for powering the electric motor. The electric motor converts the electrical energy into mechanical energy for rotating the photovoltaic cells in a first direction about a central axis and for rotating the axial shaft connected to an impeller in a second direction about the central axis. The rotating axial shaft rotates the impeller at high revolutions per minute which generates a flow of air that is directed to the rotating photovoltaic cells on the first rotatable member. The photovoltaic cells are cooled by the air-flow and operate at a lower temperature. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139739 | Solar Energy Collection System - A solar collector utilizes multiple reflections of light passing down a tapered, pyramidal-type structure made of highly-reflective mirrored surfaces. A right-angled truncated reflective pyramidal structures have been discovered to have many properties which make them superior to existing concentrator geometries. The use of a tapered, pyramidal-type structure creates multiple reflections which appear at the collector output in the form of a Buckminster-Fullerene display, providing improved collector efficiency and amplification when compared to prior art “concentrators” of the Fresnel lens or parabola type. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139740 | Module Level Solutions to Solar Cell Polarization - A solar cell module includes interconnected solar cells, a transparent cover over the front sides of the solar cells, and a backsheet on the backsides of the solar cells. The solar cell module includes an electrical insulator between the transparent cover and the front sides of the solar cells. An encapsulant protectively packages the solar cells. To prevent polarization, the insulator has resistance suitable to prevent charge from leaking from the front sides of the solar cells to other portions of the solar cell module by way of the transparent cover. The insulator may be attached (e.g., by coating) directly on an underside of the transparent cover or be a separate layer formed between layers of the encapsulant. The solar cells may be back junction solar cells. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139741 | Frame-Integrated Pivot Bearing For Solar Collector Assembly - One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic array assembly which includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules and a frame surrounding and supporting each of the photovoltaic modules in an array. A plurality of pivot bearings are advantageously integrated into the frame along a single axis. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic array assembly. The method includes manufacturing a frame to surround and support a plurality of photovoltaic modules in an array. The method further includes integrating a plurality of pivot bearings into the frame and inserting the plurality of photovoltaic modules into the frame. Other embodiments, features and aspects are also disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139742 | Photovoltaic Module Assembly With Integrated Junctions - One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic (PV) module assembly with integrated junctions manufactured in a factory. The assembly includes a plurality of PV laminates and a frame surrounding and supporting each of the PV laminates in the module. A plurality of environmentally-protected electrical junctions interconnect the photovoltaic laminates. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which pin terminals of PV laminates are inserted into corresponding sockets of junction boxes that are integrated into a frame of the assembly. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which non-insulated conductors are extended from PV laminates, electrical junctions are formed between the conductors, and material is applied to encapsulate the junctions. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139743 | Novel System and Method for Addressing Solar Energy Production Capacity Loss Due to Field Buildup Between Cells and Glass and Frame Assembly - Systems and methods are disclosed for removing charge buildup/leakage from solar modules. A discharge controller may be coupled between a solar module and a string bus of a solar array. The discharge controller may be configured to disconnect the solar module from the string bus, and to connect a grounded frame to solar cells of the solar module. Since the grounded frame of the solar module may be grounded, connecting the grounded frame and the solar cells allows charge buildup/leakage to discharge into ground. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139744 | FULLERENE-CAPPED GROUP IV SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES AND DEVICES MADE THEREFROM - Fullerene-capped Group IV nanoparticles, materials and devices made from the nanoparticles, and methods for making the nanoparticles are provided. The fullerene-capped Group IV nanoparticles have enhanced electron transporting properties and are well-suited for use in photovoltaic, electronics, and solid-state lighting applications. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139745 | Back Contact Sliver Cells - A solar cell uses a sliver of a silicon wafer as a substrate. The sliver has a front side that faces the sun during normal operation. The front side of the sliver includes a surface from along a thickness of the wafer, allowing for more efficient use of silicon. Metal contacts are formed on the back side of the sliver. The metal contacts electrically connect to the emitter and base of the solar cell, which may be formed within the sliver or be made of polysilicon. The emitter of the solar cell may be a P-type doped region and the base of the solar cell may be an N-type doped region, for example. The solar cell may include an anti-reflective coating formed on the front side of the sliver. The anti-reflective coating may be over a textured surface on the front side of the sliver. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139746 | SOLAR CELL DEVICE, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND CONNECTOR DEVICE - A solar cell device includes a solar cell with a semiconductor having at least one p-doped region and at least one n-doped region. Electrical p-contacts and n-contacts on the back of the solar cell are connected to correspondingly doped regions of the semiconductor. At least one p-busbar is connected to the electrical p-contacts and at least one n-busbar is connected to the electrical n-contacts. The busbars collect current of the electrical contacts and form a direction of longitudinal extension and a connection arrangement providing an electrically conductive connection of at least one busbar of the solar cell to at least one busbar of an adjacent solar cell. The connection arrangement includes at least one first connection section extending essentially perpendicular to the direction of longitudinal extension of the busbars, which connection section, by way of connection regions, is connected in a point-like manner with at least one busbar. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139747 | Single-crystal nanowires and liquid junction solar cells - A method of making semiconducting oxide nanowire arrays on such as rutile is disclosed wherein a substrate is heated in the presence of a reaction mixture of non-polar solvent, semi-conductor metal oxide precursor source and strong acid to produce a nanowire array of a semiconducting oxide on the substrate. Dye sensitized solar cells that employ these nanowire arrays also are disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139749 | SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND MATERIALS FOR USE THEREIN - A solar concentrator for concentrating and communicating lower energy light than sunlight to a solar cell, having a chromophore comprised of at least one of neodymium, ytterbium, or vanadium, and having an optical waveguide for directing light to an optical communication region. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139750 | FLEXIBLE ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a flexible energy conversion device, comprising a first flexible substrate, a transparent electrode disposed on the first flexible substrate, a first nanostructure disposed on the transparent electrode and comprising a transition metal oxide or semi-metal oxide, a second nanostructure disposed on the first nanostructure, a second flexible substrate disposed on the second nanostructure, and a sealing layer for sealing the first flexible substrate an the second flexible substrate. A method of manufacturing the flexible energy conversion device is also provided. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139751 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A first solar battery unit and a second solar battery unit are stacked between a front-side electrode and a backside electrode and sandwiching an intermediate layer having conductivity, and a Schottky barrier is formed between the intermediate layer and an electrode connecting layer which connects the front-side electrode and the backside electrode. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139752 | SOLAR CELL RECEIVER HAVING AN INSULATED BYPASS DIODE - A solar cell receiver comprising a solar cell having one or more III-V compound semiconductor layers, a diode coupled in parallel with the solar cell and operable to be forward-biased in instances when the solar cell is not generating above a threshold voltage, a coating substantially encapsulating the diode, an undercoating that substantially eliminates any air gap between the anode and cathode of the diode, and a connector adapted to couple to other solar cell receivers. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139753 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A solar cell module comprises a transparent substrate, e.g., a glass substrate. On top of the glass substrate a layer system is deposited. The layer system comprises a front electrode which may be a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer. Furthermore, the layer system comprises a thin film semiconductor layer deposited on the front electrode layer. A back electrode is formed on the thin film semiconductor layer which includes a very thin metal layer having a thickness d smaller than 50 nm. A Lambertian reflective layer is deposited on the thin metal layer in order to reflect light transmitted through the metal layer. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139754 | Solar Cell With Co-Planar Backside Metallization - A solar cell includes two backside metallization materials that are simultaneously extrusion deposited on a semiconductor substrate such that both a back surface field (BSF) metal layer (e.g., Al) and a solder pad metal structure (e.g., AgAl) are coplanar and non-overlapping, and the two metals abut each other to form a continuous metal layer that extends over the backside surface of the substrate. In one embodiment, the solder pad metal is formed directly on the backside surface of the substrate, either by co-extruding the two materials in the form of a continuous sheet, or by depositing spaced apart structures that are then flattened to contact each other by way of an air jet device. In another embodiment, the solder pad metal is disposed over a thin layer of the BSF metal (i.e., either disposed directly on the BSF metal, or disposed on an intervening barrier layer) using a co-extrusion head. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139755 | FRONT CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A photovoltaic device is disclosed herein that, in various aspects, includes a conductive layer, and a substantially crystalline lamina with a first surface oriented toward the conductive layer and a second surface oriented away from the conductive layer. The lamina thickness is within the range between about 0.2 microns and about 50 microns. An aperture passes through the lamina from the first surface to the second surface. A connector in electrical communication with the conductive layer is disposed through the aperture. Methods of manufacture of the photovoltaic devise are also disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139756 | Simultaneously Writing Bus Bars And Gridlines For Solar Cell - A method for efficiently producing closely-spaced parallel gridlines and perpendicular bus bar structures on a substrate during a single pass of a multi-nozzle printhead assembly over the substrate. A first section of the parallel gridlines is printed adjacent to one edge of the substrate while moving the printhead assembly in a first direction. The printhead assembly is then reciprocated in a second direction (X-axis) orthogonal to the first direction, whereby the extruded material forms a bus bar structure extending perpendicular to the gridlines. Movement of the printhead assembly in the first direction is then resumed to form a second section of the gridlines. The second direction reciprocation process is repeated for each desired bus bar structure. The entire gridline/bus bar printing process is performed without halting the extrusion of material (i.e., using a continuous bead). | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139757 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL STRUCTURE - A photovoltaic cell structure includes a substrate, a metal layer, a high resistivity layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, an n-type semiconductor layer and a transparent conductive layer. The metal layer may include molybdenum and be formed on the substrate to be a back contact metal layer of the cell. The high resistivity layer (e.g., V | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139758 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photovoltaic cell structure includes a substrate, a metal layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, an n-type semiconductor layer and a transparent conductive layer. The substrate has a rough surface. The metal layer may include molybdenum and be formed on the rough surface. The p-type semiconductor layer is formed on the metal layer and may include CIGSS, CIGS, CIS, or compound of two or more of copper, selenium, sulfur. The n-type semiconductor layer is formed on the p-type semiconductor layer thereby forming a rough p-n junction surface. The n-type semiconductor layer may include CdS. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the n-type semiconductor layer. In an embodiment, the roughness Ra of the rough surface is between 0.01 to 100 μm. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139759 | OPTICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to an optical device and to a method of fabricating the same. In embodiments, the invention relates to a photovoltaic device or solar cell. The optical device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode and an active element disposed between the first and second electrodes. The active element comprising a plurality of semiconducting structures extending in a lengthwise direction from the first electrode and being in contact with the first and second electrodes; the active element comprises an np-junction. For the semiconducting structures, at least a part of the structures is of a general plate or flake shape. In embodiments, the semiconducting structures have at least one characteristic dimension in the nanometer range. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139760 | Connection and Junction Box for a Solar Module - The invention relates to a connection and junction box ( | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139761 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method of fabricating the same. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a lower substrate, an upper substrate, a dielectric, a semiconductor electrode layer, a dye layer, and an electrolyte. The upper substrate is spaced from the lower substrate and has a light emitting surface facing a surface of the lower substrate and a light incident surface opposite to the light emitting surface. The dielectric is disposed on the surface of the lower substrate. The semiconductor electrode layer includes electrode dots disposed on the dielectric. The dye layer is disposed on surfaces of the electrode dots. The electrolyte is disposed between the lower substrate and the upper substrate. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139762 | COMPOUND-TYPE THIN FILM, METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An organometal material gas is supplied into a low electron temperature and high density plasma excited by microwaves to form a thin film of a compound on a substrate as a film forming object. In this case, the temperature of a supply system for the organometal material gas is controlled by taking advantage of the relationship between the vapor pressure and temperature of the organometal material gas. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139763 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EMITTER STRUCTURE AND EMITTER STRUCTURES RESULTING THEREFROM - A method for forming an emitter structure on a substrate and emitter structures resulting therefrom is disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes forming, on the substrate, a first layer comprising semiconductor material. The method also includes texturing a surface of the first layer, thereby forming a first emitter region from the first layer, wherein the first emitter region has a first textured surface. The method also includes forming a second emitter region at the first textured surface, the second emitter region having a second textured surface. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139764 | Backside Contact Solar Cell With Formed Polysilicon Doped Regions - A solar cell includes abutting P-type and N-type doped regions in a contiguous portion of a polysilicon layer. The polysilicon layer may be formed on a thin dielectric layer, which is formed on a backside of a solar cell substrate (e.g., silicon wafer). The polysilicon layer has a relatively large average grain size to reduce or eliminate recombination in a space charge region between the P-type and N-type doped regions, thereby increasing efficiency. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139765 | SOLAR CONCENTRATORS WITH REMOTE SENSITIZATION - A solar concentrator for concentrating and communicating lower energy light than sunlight to a solar cell, having multiple chromophores physically separated by a sufficient distance for luminescence, and an optical waveguide for directing light to an optical communication region. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139766 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A highly-efficient photoelectric conversion device is provided without complicating the manufacturing process. The photoelectric conversion device includes a unit cell having a semiconductor junction, in which a first impurity semiconductor layer having one conductivity type, a semiconductor layer including a first semiconductor region having a larger proportion of a crystalline semiconductor than an amorphous semiconductor and a second semiconductor region having a larger proportion of an amorphous semiconductor than a crystalline semiconductor and including both a radial crystal and a crystal having a needle-like growing end in the amorphous semiconductor, and a second impurity semiconductor layer having a conductivity type opposite to the conductivity type of the first impurity semiconductor layer are stacked in this order. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139767 | CHIP PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A chip package structure including a heat dissipation substrate, a chip and a heterojunction heat conduction buffer layer is provided. The chip is disposed on the heat dissipation substrate. The heterojunction heat conduction buffer layer is disposed between the heat dissipation substrate and the chip. The heterojunction heat conduction buffer layer includes a plurality of pillars perpendicular to the heat dissipation substrate. The aspect ratio of each pillar is between about 3:1 and 50:1. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139768 | HEAT SPREADING SHIELD - The present invention is a heat conducting system for a solar energy device. The system includes a shield made of a heat conducting material that conforms to the convex side of a hollow curved mirror in a solar energy device. The present invention may reduce the temperature differential over an area of the mirror via passive heat conduction. The conductance of the shield of this invention is greater than the conductance of the mirror. The shield may be a layer of metal such as a metal tape. The tape may be applied as one or more strips that have ends which are separated by a seam or gap. The ends of the strips may be oriented in the same direction in an array of mirrors in a manner that provides for minimal exposure to concentrated solar irradiation at the gap or seam. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139769 | SOLAR CONCENTRATORS WITH LIGHT REDIRECTION - A solar concentrator for concentrating and communicating lower energy light than sunlight to a solar cell, having a chromophore, an optical waveguide for directing light to an optical communication region, and a light turning structure. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139770 | NANOSTRUCTURE AND NANOCOMPOSITE BASED COMPOSITIONS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Nanocomposite photovoltaic devices are provided that generally include semiconductor nanocrystals as at least a portion of a photoactive layer. Photovoltaic devices and other layered devices that comprise core-shell nanostructures and/or two populations of nanostructures, where the nanostructures are not necessarily part of a nanocomposite, are also features of the invention. Varied architectures for such devices are also provided including flexible and rigid architectures, planar and non-planar architectures and the like, as are systems incorporating such devices, and methods and systems for fabricating such devices. Compositions comprising two populations of nanostructures of different materials are also a feature of the invention. | 2010-06-10 |
| 20100139771 | Photon enhanced thermionic emission - Photon Enhanced Thermionic Emission (PETE) is exploited to provide improved efficiency for radiant energy conversion. A hot (greater than 200° C.) semiconductor cathode is illuminated such that it emits electrons. Because the cathode is hot, significantly more electrons are emitted than would be emitted from a room temperature (or colder) cathode under the same illumination conditions. As a result of this increased electron emission, the energy conversion efficiency can be significantly increased relative to a conventional photovoltaic device. In PETE, the cathode electrons can be (and typically are) thermalized with respect to the cathode. As a result, PETE does not rely on emission of non-thermalized electrons, and is significantly easier to implement than hot-carrier emission approaches. | 2010-06-10 |
