25th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090151685 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an inner body contacting an input cam, an outer body connected with a valve, a lost motion spring disposed between the inner body and the outer body for supplying restoring force to the inner body, a return pin assembly supplying connecting force to the inner body and the outer body, and an operating portion selectively disconnecting the inner body from the outer body. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151686 | SUPERCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes at least one piston that compresses air in the lower cylinder chamber as it transitions from top dead center to bottom dead center during the power stroke. The air in the lower cylinder chamber is compressed between the downward-moving cylinder and a structure that substantially seals the lower chamber from the crankcase chamber so that compression takes place in a chamber smaller than the crankcase chamber. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151687 | Cylinder head having an integrally formed port-exhaust manifold assembly - A cylinder head having a plurality of integrally formed port-exhaust manifold assemblies therein, wherein the port-exhaust manifold assembly is integrally formed in the cylinder head by extending a plurality of exhaust port of an engine to function as an exhaust manifold and the plurality of the port-exhaust manifold assemblies is arranged in a triangle when each center portion of outlet portions thereof are connected. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151688 | Piston for Internal Combustion Engine and Internal Combustion Engine with the Same | 2009-06-18 |
20090151689 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An internal combustion engine component is composed of an aluminum alloy containing silicon, and includes a plurality of silicon crystal grains located on a slide surface. The slide surface has a ten point-average roughness Rz | 2009-06-18 |
20090151690 | Engine oil pan structure - An engine oil pan structure includes a lower case having a pair of side walls and a plurality of bearing cap sections for connection between the side walls. A balancer device provided under the lower case, mounts on a mounting section formed at positions of the bearing cap section adjoining the side walls. An oil pan covering the balancer device is joined to lower end portions of the side walls. A reinforcing rib having a horseshoe-shaped form and surrounding the balancer device is provided on an external surface of the oil pan, and two end portions of the reinforcing rib are joined or monolithic with portions of a flange section for joining the oil pan to the side walls adjoining the mounting section to reduce noise of an engine having a balancer device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151691 | Tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with secondary air valve - This invention is to provide a tappet clearance adjusting cover coupled with a secondary air valve. The tappet clearance adjusting cover is disposed on a cylinder head of an engine. The secondary air valve includes a recessed element and a cap which jointly form a receiving space receiving therein a one-way valve. The recessed element is provided with an inlet pipe interposed between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover. By disposing the secondary air valve on the tappet clearance adjusting cover and arranging the inlet pipe between the cap and the tappet clearance adjusting cover, with the one-way valve received in the receiving space of the secondary air valve, heat dissipation can be improved while the one-way valve is protected against premature deterioration and carbon deposition caused by a high-temperature exhaust gas from the cylinder head. Thus, reliability as well as a service life of the one-way valve is effectively increased. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151692 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INJECTING FUEL INTO A COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINE - A method to manage and control engine operation includes injecting an initial mass of fuel into a combustion chamber to form a combustion charge, monitoring combustion and injecting a main mass of fuel into the combustion chamber substantially coincident with a start of combustion of the combustion charge. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151693 | IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM OF DIRECT-CYLINDER-FUEL-INJECTION SPARK-IGNITION ENGINE - When a predetermined operation state during idling is set, an ignition timing is set to a basic ignition timing at or following a compression top dead center point, and a temperature rise controlling operation is carried out for injecting fuel prior to the basic ignition timing. Then, a target value of an intake air quantity is set in accordance with an engine request torque that is set when controlling a temperature rise. Thereafter, a limit value of the intake air quantity that is set when controlling the temperature rise is set. When the target value of the intake air quantity is less than the limit value, the intake air quantity is adjusted so as to become the target value, whereas, when the target value is greater than the limit value, the intake air quantity is adjusted so as to become the limit value. Further, when the target value of the intake air quantity is less than the limit value, the ignition timing is fixed to the basic ignition timing, whereas, when the target value is greater than the limit value, the ignition timing is corrected towards a spark advance side from the basic ignition timing on the basis of insufficient air quantity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151694 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS OF ENGINE FOR VEHICLES - A variable lift apparatus of an engine for a vehicle may include a camshaft in which a cam is formed, a swing arm one side of which is supported by a supporting portion and another side of which operates a valve, an output arm including a roller press portion extended in one direction and a rotating arm extended in another direction, a first roller disposed in the connecting portion in which the rotating arm and the roller press portion are connected and that contacts the cam, a second roller disposed in the swing arm and contacting a roller contacting surface, a variable link connected with a lower end side of the rotating arm protruding in a lower side of the output arm by a hinge shaft and moves the hinge shaft according to a guide slot formed in a guide and a variable rotation shaft for operating the variable link. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151695 | Method and apparatus for controlling ingition timing of an internal combustion engine based on engine rotary speed - An engine ignition control apparatus includes a standard ignition map for use in retarding ignition timing when a throttle opening is within a predetermined range, and when an engine speed is within a predetermined region; and an acceleration-time advance angle correction quantity map for performing advance angle correction when the engine speed is within the predetermined region; an engine accelerometer for detecting a rate of change of the engine rotary speed; and an acceleration-time advance angle correction quantity setting unit for correcting an advance angle of the ignition timing. When the engine speed is within the predetermined range, and the rate of change of engine rotary speed is greater than or equal a predetermined rate, the acceleration-time advance angle correction quantity setting unit performs attenuation processing for deriving an advance angle correction quantity; and increases an attenuation quantity of the advance angle quantity for every ignition. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151696 | Method for Regulating a Combustion Process of an Internal Combustion Engine with Exhaust-Gas Recirculation - In a method for regulating a combustion process of an internal combustion engine with exhaust-gas recirculation, which can be operated with a variable air/fuel ratio, and a fresh-air flow and a recirculated exhaust-gas flow, both the fresh air and the recirculated exhaust-gas flow are metered. The combustion process of an internal combustion engine with exhaust-gas recirculation is regulated, wherein the method makes precise determination of the exhaust-gas recirculating rate possible with a low fault tolerance. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151697 | Control System for Internal Combustion Engine - A control system for an internal combustion engine having at least one fuel injection valve for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of the engine. A compression end temperature in the combustion chamber is estimated. A target compression end temperature is calculated according to an operating condition of the engine. A main injection and a plurality of pilot injections before the main injection are performed by at least one fuel injection valve. A fuel injection amount in a first-performed pilot injection of the plurality of pilot injections is controlled so that the estimated compression end temperature coincides with the target compression end temperature. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151698 | System and Method for Providing an Air/Fuel Mixture for an Internal-Combustion Engine - An air/fuel mixture consisting of air and a cryogenic fuel, particularly cryogenic hydrogen, is provided for an internal-combustion engine having at least one intake port that can be loaded with air and at least one injector that is assigned to the intake port. A nozzle for blowing in the cryogenic fuel is heatable at least in areas. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151699 | FUEL-FEEDING DEVICES - A fuel-feeding device may preferably include a reservoir cup disposed in a fuel tank that contains liquid fuel therein, a fuel pump capable of feeding the liquid fuel contained in the reservoir cup to an engine, a pressure regulator capable of controlling a fuel pressure of the liquid fuel fed to the engine from the fuel pump, a jet pump arranged and constructed to receive a part of the pressurized liquid fuel pumped from the fuel pump via a fuel jet path, so as to introduce liquid fuel outside the reservoir cup into to the reservoir cup with the aid of flow of the pressurized liquid fuel, and a flow rate control valve disposed in the fuel jet path. The flow rate control valve is arranged and constructed to control a flow rate of the pressurized liquid fuel fed to the jet pump depending upon a pumping rate of the pressurized liquid fuel pumped from the fuel pump. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151700 | BACKPRESSURE VALVE AND FUEL SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A return fuel passage is configured to communicate an outlet of a low-pressure fuel pump with a back pressure side of a fuel injection device. The return fuel passage is configured to partially return fuel from the back pressure side to the fuel tank to control fuel pressure at the back pressure side in response to fuel injection. In a starting operation a backpressure control valve communicates the outlet of the low-pressure fuel pump with the back pressure side and blocks the fuel tank from both the outlet of the low-pressure fuel pump and the back pressure side. In a normal operation, the backpressure control valve communicates the back pressure side with the fuel tank and blocks the outlet of the low-pressure fuel pump from both the fuel tank and the back pressure side. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151701 | Connection Head Structure of High Pressure Fuel Injection Tube - A connection head structure of a high pressure fuel injection tube is provided to avoid an interference between an annular flange and an opposing part by sufficiently maintaining an tube axial direction length of the connection head and to obtain a good sealability to prevent leaking during autofrettage processing with a high pressure of not less than 300 MPa. A connection head structure of a high pressure fuel injection tube includes, on a connection end portion of a thick walled fine steel tube, a spherical seat face, an annular flange, and a circular conic face that continuously extends from the seat face, wherein a washer and a fastening nut are assembled, characterized in that when a thick walled fine steel tube has t (wall thickness)/D (outer diameter)<0.3, an tube axial direction distance L | 2009-06-18 |
20090151702 | Fluid Transfer Device - A device for transferring fluid for use with diesel engines includes a manifold system having at least one inlet valve, at least one outlet valve, a plurality of conduits formed therein, and an electric pump. At least one check valve is disposed between an inlet valve and an outlet valve. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151703 | FUEL-FEEDING DEVICES - A fuel-feeding device may preferably include a pressure control valve capable of controlling a pressure of pressurized fuel that includes a housing having an inner cavity, a first movable dividing wall, a second movable dividing wall, a valve unit and a resilient member. The first and second movable dividing walls divide the housing cavity to a pressure controlling chamber, a back pressure chamber, and an open chamber positioned between the pressure controlling chamber and the back pressure chamber. The second movable dividing wall is arranged and constructed to move to a retracted position or an advanced position depending upon whether back pressure fuel is introduced into the back pressure chamber, thereby setting the resilient member to two different set loads. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151704 | FUEL PUMP SET - A fuel pump set includes a cam shaft with a cam; a bridge contacting the cam shaft; a head cover attaching the bridge to the cam shaft; and a fuel pump, disposed in the bridge and operable by the cam. The bridge may include two supports, each contacting the cam shaft. One support may have a supporting face, with a shape corresponding to the shape of the cam shaft, with the cam shaft disposed therein. The two supports together may define a shape that widens downward. One support may narrow downward. The set may also include a rod extending from the fuel pump to the cam, reciprocated by the cam. The bridge may include a sealing face supported by the head cover, a groove for preventing rotation of the fuel pump, and/or a breather. The head cover may include an opening in which the fuel pump is disposed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151705 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM INJECTION ENGINE - A fuel system for an LPI engine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a reservoir disposed in a fuel tank, a recovery pipe inserted in the reservoir, and a fuel pump disposed in the reservoir and supplying LPI fuel, wherein liquefied fuel mixed with gaseous fuel recovered through the recovery pipe is separated in the reservoir and the liquefied fuel is pumped again by the fuel pump. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151706 | FUEL VAPOR PROCESSING APPARATUS - A fuel vapor processing apparatus includes a container and an adsorption member positioned within the container. The adsorption member can adsorb a fuel vapor as a gas containing the fuel vapor flows through the adsorption member. A first electrode and a second electrode are attached to the adsorption member, so that the adsorption member can produce heat as a voltage is applied between the first and second electrodes across the adsorption member. The first and seconds electrodes are spaced from each other in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of flow of the gas through the adsorption member. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151707 | TANK ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS - A tank assembly and fuel system for an engine having an engine intake. The fuel system may comprise a tank housing defining an interior and an exterior and an opening between the interior and the exterior, a liquid being containable in the interior, vapor being produceable from the liquid, a closure housing connectable to the tank housing to selectively close the opening, a vapor path from the tank interior to the engine intake, and adsorption media for trapping harmful components in the vapor, the adsorption media being supported in the vapor path and being positioned in the vapor path between the tank interior and the engine intake. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151708 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A SELECTIVELY INSULATED COMBUSTION CHAMBER - An internal combustion engine cylinder assembly comprises a cylinder bore having a closed cylinder end and interior cylinder side walls. A piston slides in the cylinder between a bottom dead center (BDC) position and a top dead center (TDC) position and has a compression end facing the closed cylinder end. The piston and cylinder bore forming a combustion chamber between the piston, the interior cylinder side walls, and the closed cylinder end. The piston's compression end has a layer of a combustion-resistant thermal insulating material on. First and second valves at the closed cylinder end control flow of gasses into and from the cylinder volume between the piston and the closed end. A layer of a combustion-resistant insulating material forms the closed cylinder end of the cylinder bore, and extends part way toward the BDC piston position. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151709 | Repositionable arrow holder - A repositionable arrow holder that has an elongate flat backing member from which a top arrow shaft receiver notched rack and a bottom arrow tip receiving shelf are cantilevered to hold carried arrows a spaced determined distance from the backing member; and a series of loops formed in a strip of durable fabric and spaced along the front face length of the backing member with the loops extending from the backing member. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151710 | Ammunition chain for toy projectiles - A link for a toy ammunition chain made up of a plurality of links hinged together side-by-side in articulated fashion includes a cylindrical body adapted to receive a soft projectile. A first hinge component extends laterally from the body and has a pair of hinge pins. A second hinge component extends laterally from the body at a position opposite the first hinge component and has a pair of recesses each for pivotally receiving a hinge pin of an adjacent link in the chain. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151711 | FIREPLACE WITH EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger system and method for transferring heat from exhaust air from a fireplace to air to be delivered to a living space is described. Heated exhaust air is passed through a heat exchanger before exhaustion from the structure. The heat exchanger couples the exhaust duct and the intake duct and transfers otherwise unused heat from the waste products to the outside air to increase the overall efficiency of the heated product source. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151712 | APPARATUS FOR TRACKING SOLAR RADIATION - The tracking apparatus ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151713 | Thermal Heating System - The system contains a plurality of elongated conduit. A height dimension of the elongated conduit is substantially less than a width dimension of the elongated conduit. A plurality of connecting elements is connected between the elongated conduits establishing a fluid path through the elongated conduit. A fluid is captured within the elongated conduit. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151714 | THIN FILM SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector is provided that is formed from relatively thin polymer sheet(s). The sheet(s) are welded together to integrally define a storage tank, a plurality of fluid flow channel (e.g. risers), and other desired features within the collector. The storage tank is located at a first end of the panel and a heat exchanger is provided within the storage tank. The heat exchanger is arranged to transfer heat from the storage tank to a target fluid (such as water) that is to be heated or preheated by the collector. The collector is arranged so that when it is installed, the collector may be positioned with the storage tank located generally above the fluid flow channels. The storage tank and the fluid flow channels are arranged such that when the collector is installed and filled with a working fluid, a thermosiphon effect will cause the collection of hot water within the storage tank. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151715 | METHOD FOR PURIFICATION OF HIGH PURITY SUCROSE MATERIAL - A method for purifying a sucrose material already in a high purity liquid, crystalline or other form of sucrose, such as raw sugar, utilizing chromatography, or utilizing chromatography in connection with other methods of purification. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151716 | Semi-automatic emergency medication dose nebulizer - A conventional respiratory nebulizer has an emergency medication dose storage system delivering the stored medication dose directly to the nebulizing chamber with a single impulse of manual force to a simple mechanical delivery system, thereby making the nebulizer useable in two steps: (a) opening the medication capsule with a simple opening action; and (b) inhaling the nebulized medication. The nebulizer can be operated without disassembling the nebulizer housing so as to expose the nebulizing chamber and without manually opening the liquid medication container and, without spillage and without manual pouring of the liquid medication directly into the nebulizing chamber, and without reassembling the nebulizer housing before positioning the inhaler mouthpiece in the mouth so as to inhale the nebulized medication. The delivery system includes a serrated slicing blade to sever the capsule. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151717 | AEROSOL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INHALING A SUBSTANCE AND USES THEREOF - Devices, cartridges, and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein a device generates an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract, while reducing Hoffman analytes and mutagenic compounds delivered to the user as compared to a common tobacco cigarette. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151718 | Apparatuses and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Respiratory Conditions - In one embodiment, a respiratory condition device includes a tube that defines a flow path for medicine that is to be delivered to a user respiratory system, a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure changes within the tube, and a medicine delivery device configured to eject medicine into the tube when a pressure drop is detected by the pressure sensor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151719 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING SLEEP APNEA - A ventilation apparatus for treating sleep apnea is provided. A ventilator controlled by a control system may deliver ventilation gas through a ventilation gas delivery circuit to a ventilation catheter and a distal tip on the ventilation catheter. One or more sensors may detect a breathing cycle and the control system may operate the ventilator in synchrony with the breathing cycle. The distal tip may deliver the ventilation gas superiorly from the transtracheal ventilation catheter towards an upper airway, inferiorly from the transtracheal ventilation catheter towards a lung, or a combination of both. The ventilation catheter may be a transtracheal catheter, a trans-oral catheter or a trans-nasal catheter. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151720 | SMALL ANIMAL ANESTHESIA SYSTEM - An anesthesia system includes a main unit ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151721 | DISPENSING DEVICE - A dispensing device for dispensing a number of doses of medication to a patient, comprising a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the medication by actuation of the dispensing mechanism from a non-dispensing position to a dispensing position, a dose counter for counting the number of doses dispensed by said device, a first battery-less arrangement for providing power to said dose counter in response to the actuation of said dispensing mechanism, and an electronic display for displaying a dose indication, characterised in that the device includes a second battery-less arrangement for providing power to said electronic display when said dispensing mechanism is in said non-dispensing position. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151722 | Inhaler - An inhaler is disclosed. It comprises a housing to receive an elongate strip of blisters each containing a dose of medicament and being sequentially movable into alignment with means for breaching a blister to enable a user to inhale said dose contained therein. The device comprises an unused and a used blister compartment separated by a wall which may be moulded integrally with the housing of the device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151723 | Device for dosed administration of sprayable substances - The invention relates to a device for dosed administration of sprayable substances, in particular aerosols, with an electronic unit for recording the administrations, and a with a first housing part that forms a seat for a container, which contains the sprayable substance and has a valve. It is characterized by a second housing part, which is movable relative to the first housing part and has an actuating part for acting on the valve in order to actuate the valve for administration of the sprayable substance, the electronic unit for recording the administrations of the sprayable substance including a switch that is actuated by the relative movement of first and second housing part. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151724 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING INSPIRATORY AND EXPIRATORY FLOW RELIEF DURING VENTILATION THERAPY - Respiratory support and/or controlled mechanical ventilation of a patient are provided. A ventilation apparatus may include a ventilator, a transtracheal prosthesis, and a respiratory relief device. The transtracheal prostheses and ventilation catheter may be arranged such that the patient can breathe freely through the upper airway and/or the tracheal prostheses. Respiratory sensors may measure a breathing rate, lung pressure, airway pressure, or a combination thereof. Pulses of gas may be provided to the patient through the ventilation catheter during inspiration. The pulses may have a first volume while the patient breathes normal and a second volume when the sensors detect a cessation of breathing or reduction in breathing volume. The second volume may be provided at 1-5 times the normal breathing rate, with a volume 25-500% times the first volume, or both. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151725 | Parameter Optimization in Sleep Apnea Treatment Apparatus - The present invention includes a method and apparatus for the optimized treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The present invention includes a pressure source configured to provide positive airway pressure to a patient who is resting at home. The pressure source receives control signals from control electronics that define a pressure profile to be delivered to the patient. The control electronics select parameters to define the pressure profile based on factors such as a user selection, information received from a sensor, and/or a prescription. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151726 | TRACHEAL CATHETER AND PROSTHESIS AND METHOD OF RESPIRATORY SUPPORT OF A PATIENT - A method and apparatus is described for supporting the respiration of a patient. The spontaneous respiration of a patient can be detected by sensors and during inhalation an additional amount of oxygen can be administered to the lungs via a jet gas current. If required, during exhalation a countercurrent can be administered to avoid collapse of the respiration paths. This therapy can be realized by an apparatus including a transtracheal catheter, an oxygen pump connected to an oxygen source, spontaneous respiration sensor(s) connected to a control unit for activating the oxygen pump and, if needed, a tracheal prosthesis. The tracheal prosthesis may include a connection for the catheter and the breath sensor(s). The tracheal prosthesis, if used, and the catheter can be dimensioned so the patient can freely breathe, cough, swallow and speak without restriction, and the system can be wearable to promote mobility. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151727 | Apparatus For Deploying Oxygen Masks - An apparatus for deploying oxygen masks that includes a pre-packaged modular system that does not require manual repacking of oxygen masks by aircraft technicians. The cartridge is for use with a manifold having a passageway in fluid communication with a source of breathable gas. The cartridge includes an end wall, a sidewall extending from the end wall and terminating at a distal end adjacent to an opening. A flexible member defines a chamber inside the cartridge. The chamber is in fluid communication with the passageway when the cartridge is coupled to the manifold. The flexible member has an outlet. A mask assembly is disposed inside the cartridge. The mask assembly has a hose coupled to the outlet of the flexible member. A cover is removably attached to the distal end of the at least one side wall. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151728 | Respiratory Protection Device - A respiratory protection device comprises a housing ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151729 | Nasal Assembly - A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151730 | INTRAORAL DEVICE - Intraoral device ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151731 | Head Positioning Aid - A head-positioning aid for treating or preventing plagiocephaly and torticollis is formed of a soft, compliant beanie-style cap. A soft and pliable deflector is attached to the beanie cap and extends downward from near the apex to near the lower edge of the cap. The cap is applied on an infant's head in an orientation to place the deflector at any required position about the circumference of the head. The cap and deflector are united by themed indicia designed to bring family acceptance of the cap to promote acceptance and thereby support long term usage, as may be required. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151732 | Dustproof Mask for Nose - Disclosed is a dustproof mask for nose, in which filters ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151733 | Respirator with stretch-panels - A disposable respirator made from a filter body having at least one stretch-panel incorporated therein. The stretch-panel allows the respirator to better conform to the wearer's face during movement due to talking, coughing, or general head or neck movement. There may be one or more stretch-panels located underneath the chin or over the cheeks of the wearer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151734 | GOGGLE MASK - The invention regards a mask with a removable pair of goggles. Clean air can be breathed through an air filter, separated from the contaminated air from automobile exhaust gas and yellow sands, while enjoying cycling and inline skating. It is an economical and environmentally friendly mask because only the air filter requires replacement, by opening and closing the mouth area only without removing the mask, eating and talking are made more convenient. Additionally, the goggles can be placed on or removed from the nose of the body easily so that eyes are protected from contaminated air and alien materials, enhancing safety and convenience of the user. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151735 | ULTRA THIN EAR PLUGS - An ultra thin ear plug enables sound protection to be conveniently carried inside a wallet. The ear plug is made of a slow-recovery thin foam strip. The user rolls the strip into a cylinder, compresses the cylinder and inserts the compressed foam cylinder into the ear canal. The foam strip can incorporate a pressure sensitive adhesive on one surface so that the ear plug retains the cylindrical shape after being rolled up. Tapered ends can assist sealing by minimizing the existence of an air gap at the center of the cylinder and on the ear canal. A flexible envelope about 0.008 inch thick and of credit card dimensions can provide packaging for two or more ear plugs and can provide a large surface area for promotional advertising. Total thickness of the packaged ear plugs can be thinner than 0.050 inch or the thickness of a credit card. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151736 | Method And Apparatus For Manufacturing An Implant - An orthopedic implant manufacturing method. The method includes preparing a pre-operative surgical plan for a specific patient, the surgical plan including a three-dimensional image of a patient's joint indicating at least one resection plane, communicating the surgical plan to a surgeon of the patient, and receiving approval of the surgical plan and the resection plane by the surgeon. The method also includes providing automated osteophyte/protrusion removal control for surgeon manipulation, receiving a modified three-dimensional image of a patient's joint indicating an osteophyte/protrusion removal and a recommendation for a corresponding selected orthopedic implant from the surgeon, and requesting manufacture of the selected orthopedic implant. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151737 | FOCUSED ATTENTION AND PAIN REDUCTION - A focus card evokes a neurological response in a user to dampen the user's response to a negative stimulus. A focus card has a first face comprising visual graphics such as lenticular graphics, and a second face comprising indicia pertaining to the visual graphics. Indicia are configured for a target population, and can include novel questions, tasks or directions. A parent or other untrained individual can direct a patient as indicated by the indicia. A single focus card can have indicia for several target populations. A focus card can be used in combination with an analgesia means to further reduce a patient's pain response. By focusing the patient's attention with a focus card, behavior of the patient's anterior cingulate gyrus can be modified to reduce the patient's response to a pain-causing stimulus. It can also be used to reduce agitation, anxiety or distress outside of a medical environment. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151738 | DEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A degradable cigarette filter includes a filter element of a bloomed cellulose acetate tow, a plug wrap surrounding the filter element, and either a coating or a pill in contact with the tow. The coating and/or pill may be composed of a material adapted to catalyze hydrolysis of the cellulose acetate tow and a water-soluble matrix material. The material may be an acid, an acid salt, a base, and/or a bacterium adapted to generate an acid. The coating may be applied to the tow, the plug wrap, or both. The pill may be placed in the filter element. When water contacts the water-soluble matrix material, the material adapted to catalyze hydrolysis is released and catalyzes the hydrolysis, and subsequent degradation, of the cellulose acetate tow. The foregoing is also applicable to articles made of cellulose esters. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151739 | Smokable Rod for a Cigarette - A smokable rod for a smoking article, such as a cigarette, possesses a co-axial or concentric construction. The outer material that circumscribes the inner core in an annular fashion is composed of a tobacco material treated with a burn suppressing agent, and the outer material acts as a substrate for an aerosol forming material. A preferred aerosol forming material is glycerin. An outer paper wrapper circumscribes the length of the smokable rod, and another paper wrapping material also can circumscribe the inner core material. In use, one end of the smokable rod is lit, and the tobacco cut filler of the inner core burns to yield tobacco smoke. The outer material smolders, and hence thermal decomposition products of the outer tobacco material and volatilized aerosol forming material are produced. Alternatively, a smokable rod can be provided by positioning the tobacco cut filler in the outer annular region, and by constructing the inner core portion using the tobacco material treated with aerosol forming material and a burn suppressing agent. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151740 | Multi-Functional Particle Collection System - A manicure device may include a suction source, a flexible hose connected to the suction source, a suction member adapted to be connected to a manicure device or brush. The suction source may be adapted to be operated by a foot of the user, and the suction member may be detachably connected to the manicure device. The suction member may be detachably connected to the brush, and the suction source may include a top housing. The suction source may include a handle, and the suction source may include a inner holder. The suction source may include a bottom housing, and the suction source may include a power switch which is operable by a foot of the user. The suction source may include a motor, and the suction source may include a bottom cover. The suction source may include a bumper, and the manicure device may include a suction nozzle with the curved end. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151741 | A COSMETIC TEMPLATE AND METHOD FOR CREATING A COSMETIC TEMPLATE - A method for creating a customized cosmetic template, comprising disposing a transfer medium to an eyebrow region having cosmetics applied thereto, and transmitting an image of the eyebrow region to a computing device coupled to a shaping apparatus used to form the customized cosmetic template based on the image. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151742 | Hair fastener apparatus - The present invention relates to a hair fastening apparatus for holding hair. The apparatus uses one or more loops using a length of material to hold a user's hair. The loops may be formed from the same length of material. Where more than one loop is formed, the loops are connected by an interconnection, with the loops and the interconnection having been formed using the same length of material. The length of material may have a covering of friction-enhancing material to aid in securing a user's hair when tightening a loop around the hair. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151743 | Unit And Method For Decorating Nails - A unit for decorating nails comprises a container | 2009-06-18 |
20090151744 | Under-eye makeup shield - A makeup shield patch of material is curved at the top to fit under the eye. The front of the patch has a textured surface to catch falling eye makeup. The back of the patch has a weak adhesive which is gentle to the skin. A peel-off strip over the back adhesive surface is scored so that a narrow top peel-off strip is peeled off and adhered to the skin under the eye. The bottom part of the peel-off strip is left in place so the shield does not stick to or disturb any makeup on the cheek. A plurality of makeup shields are die-cut from a sheet of tape with a weak skin sensitive adhesive covered by a scored peel off strip. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151745 | Low-Fibrillation Molded Body - The invention relates to a low-fibrillation molded body containing a tape ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151746 | Cleaning apparatus for dental flossing - A cleaning apparatus capable of being used in dental procedures is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an elongated handle and a cleaning member. The elongated handle comprises a first end portion and second end portion with spring tension attached to handle. The detachable dental floss has a proximal end and distil end. The proximal end of dental floss is attached to spring tension and the destil end of the dental floss with the brush is engaged to the pistil end of handle in a way that allows the dental floss to move freely with the spring tension. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151747 | Miniature dental flossing packet - A miniature dental flossing packet suitable for single use unobtrusive flossing. The miniature dental floss packet comprising a length of dental floss stored within and unremovably attached to a dental floss holder. A method for forming, fabrication and manufacturing a miniature dental floss packet. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151748 | Facial blotter with improved oil absorbency - A laminated oil absorbing wipe comprises a non-pigmented thermoplastic nonwoven substrate layer and a pigmented thermoplastic nonwoven substrate layer where the wipe has a bulk of between 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm, where at least a portion of the non-pigmented layer is configured to undergo a change in opacity upon the absorption of a bodily oil so that the portion is at least partially translucent or transparent to light and the color of the pigmented layer becomes visible through the partially translucent or transparent portion, and where the wipe has an oil absorption capacity of at least about 1 g/g as measured by the Oil Absorbency Test. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151749 | Method and Apparatus for Washing Fruits and Vegetables - One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for washing a product with a fluid. The tank may receive a plurality of product, such as fruits and vegetables, into the fluid and be configured to receive a moving conveyor, having a first end, a second end, a first section, and a second section. The conveyor may have a plurality of protruding panels being structured and arranged on the conveyor to push the product through the fluid in the tank and to lift the product from the fluid in the tank to the second end of the conveyor. At least one first nozzle may be positioned substantially above the conveyor and configured to deliver the fluid onto the product as the product is pushed by the plurality of panels. The fluid delivered from the at least one first nozzle may rotate the product in the fluid in the tank. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151750 | Method and arrangement for the energy-saving operation of dishwashers - The energy-saving operation of dishwashers ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151751 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher appliance is provided, and includes a control device configured to direct one of a series of automatic wash programs to be executed by the dishwasher appliance. Each successive automatic wash program within the series corresponds to an increased soil level of dishware to be washed with respect to the previous automatic wash program within the series. The control device is further configured to determine an elapsed time between a first and second uses of the dishwasher appliance and to select the one of the series of automatic wash programs in response thereto upon the second use, whereby, as the determined elapsed time between first and second uses increases, the selected automatic wash program within the series correspondingly progresses along the series. Associated methods are also provided. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151752 | METHODS FOR PARTICLE REMOVAL BY SINGLE-PHASE AND TWO-PHASE MEDIA - The embodiments of the present invention provide methods for cleaning patterned substrates with fine features. The methods for cleaning patterned substrate have advantages in cleaning patterned substrates with fine features without substantially damaging the features by using the cleaning materials described. The cleaning materials are fluid, either in liquid phase, or in liquid/gas phase, and deform around device features; therefore, the cleaning materials do not substantially damage the device features or reduce damage all together. The cleaning materials containing polymers of a polymeric compound with large molecular weight capture the contaminants on the substrate. In addition, the cleaning materials entrap the contaminants and do not return the contaminants to the substrate surface. The polymers of one or more polymeric compounds with large molecular weight form long polymer chains, which can also be cross-linked to form a network (or polymeric network). The long polymer chains and/or polymer network show superior capabilities of capturing and entrapping contaminants, in comparison to conventional cleaning materials. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151753 | METHODS FOR TRANSITIONING A FLUID MENISCUS TO AND FROM SURFACES OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods for processing a substrate with a fluid meniscus are provided. One method includes positioning a transition surface substantially coplanar to a substrate surface. The transition surface is defined to be adjacent to an edge of the substrate. And, moving a fluid meniscus between the transition surface and the substrate surface. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151754 | 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. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151755 | Method and Composition for Cleaning Wafers - A cleaning solution and method for removing submicron particles from the surface and/or the bevel of an electronic substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The cleaning solution comprises a polycarboxylate polymer or an ethoxylated polyamine. The method comprises the step of contacting a surface of the substrate with a cleaning solution comprised of a polycarboxylate polymer or an ethoxylated polyamine. Additional optional steps in the method include applying acoustic energy to the cleaning solution and/or rinsing the surface with a rinsing solution with or without the application of acoustic energy to the rinsing solution. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151756 | Liquid treating apparatus - A liquid treating apparatus comprising a holding device ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151757 | APPARATUS FOR PARTICLE REMOVAL BY SINGLE-PHASE AND TWO-PHASE MEDIA - The embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus for cleaning patterned substrates with fine features with cleaning materials. The apparatus using the cleaning materials has advantages in cleaning patterned substrates with fine features without substantially damaging the features. The cleaning materials are fluid, either in liquid phase, or in liquid/gas phase, and deform around device features; therefore, the cleaning materials do not substantially damage the device features or reduce damage all together. The cleaning materials containing polymers of a polymeric compound with large molecular weight capture the contaminants on the substrate. In addition, the cleaning materials entrap the contaminants and do not return the contaminants to the substrate surface. The polymers of one or more polymeric compounds with large molecular weight form long polymer chains, which can also be cross-linked to form a network (or polymeric network). The long polymer chains and/or polymer network show superior capabilities of capturing and entrapping contaminants, in comparison to conventional cleaning materials. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151758 | LOWER RACK FOR A DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUSES - A lower rack for a dishwasher is provided, comprising a rack member movable into and out of the dishwasher along first and second tracks extending from the tub to an interior portion of the dishwasher door. The lower rack includes at least one rack roller mechanism on each laterally-opposed side portion of the rack member, for facilitating movement of the rack member with respect to the lower end of the tub and the interior portion of the open door. One of the rack roller mechanisms includes a leadingly-disposed stop portion, as the rack member is moved out of the lower end of the tub and along the interior portion of the open door for interacting with a stop feature of the corresponding one of the first and second tracks to limit egress of the rack member from the tub along the first and second tracks. Associated apparatuses are also provided. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151759 | Free-arm canopy - The free-arm canopy comprises a mast ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151760 | REVERSIBLE UMBRELLA - A reversible umbrella is provided. This device includes a supportive pole having an upper portion and a lower portion and a canopy assembly slidably mounted thereon. The canopy assembly further includes first, second, and third sliding collars mounted on the supportive pole; a canopy attached to a plurality of canopy support rods, wherein each of the plurality of canopy support rods is hingeably attached at one end to the third sliding collar; a first plurality of connector rods, wherein one end of each connector rod is hingeably attached to one of the canopy support rods and wherein the other end of the connector rod is hingeably attached to the second sliding collar; and a second plurality of connector rods, wherein one end of each connector rod is hingeably attached to one of the first plurality of connector rods and wherein the other end is hingeably attached to the first sliding collar. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151761 | CALF, ANKLE, FOOT, OR LEG REST FOR CANE AND CANE WITH DEVICE ATTACHED - A calf, ankle, foot, or leg rest device which can be snapped onto a cane for use or snapped off when only the use of the cane is desired. The invention also encompasses the combination cane and rest device. Many people who either have a permanent leg, knee, or foot disability or are recovering from a leg, knee, or foot operation are required to keep their leg in a horizontal position while seated. The rest device is a J-shaped soft padded bracket that is rigidly attached to the cane. The height of the bracket along the cane is adjustable to provide comfort and ease of use. The cane may be positioned at a convenient horizontal distance from the user as desired. In this way, the user may rest his or her calf, ankle, or heel on the rest device. Once the rest device is engaged by the user's leg, the cane is perfectly balanced on the ground. A user can comfortably keep his leg in a horizontal position for hours. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151762 | Stand device for a crutch and crutch comprising a stand device - The invention relates to a stand device for a crutch with a force transmission system comprising a ratchet mechanism and at least two supporting legs that can be folded out from a standby position into a standing position and vice versa. A gear that compensates for overlifting of the ratchet mechanism is allocated to the force transmission system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151763 | TELESCOPIC POST FOR A FOLDING STRUCTURE AND ONE SUCH STRUCTURE - This invention relates to a telescopic post for a folding structure, which can be used to move the structure from a raised deployed position to a folded position, and vice versa. The inventive post includes a lower element which can slide inside an upper element which is solidly connected to the structure. The lower part of of the lower element rests on the ground to form a base. The upper element is solidly connected to a movement device, such as caster. The caster projects downward from the base in the folded position, but is withdrawn in the deployed position owing to the vertical movement of the upper element. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151764 | Camouflage cover apparatus - A portable camouflage apparatus, comprising a frame and covering, where the frame is supported on a person's shoulders. The apparatus is secured preferably using straps that go under the armpits, and secure at both ends to the frame, so that the straps pull the frame against the tops of the shoulders. Pads may be used on the frame to cushion the shoulders, and to assist in moving the apparatus during typical shoulder movement associated with aiming a rifle or bow. Shoulder stabilizers may be used, which press against the front chest and back of the person supporting the frame. These stabilizers may be adjustable as to shape, angle or rotation. Use of this apparatus allows the wearer to turn their head, while wearing the apparatus, without causing movement of the frame or covering. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151765 | ASSISTANT POWER SUPPLY UNIT, POWER SUPPLIER HAVING ASSISTANT POWER SUPPLY UNIT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING POWER SUPPLY UNIT, AND METHOD OF OPERATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING POWER SUPPLIER IN POWER-SAVING MODE - Provided are, a power supplier including an assistant power supply unit, an electronic device including the power supplier, and a method of operating the electronic device using the power supplier in a power-saving mode. The assistant power supply unit includes: a heat source to generate heat during operation of the electronic device; a cooler to dissipate the heat generated by the heat source; a thermoelectric generator interposed between the heat source and the cooler; and a secondary battery to store power generated by the thermoelectric generator. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151766 | METHOD OF PRODUCING THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A method of producing a thermoelectric conversion element includes preparing a dispersion liquid by mixing slurry containing ceramic particles With salts of at least two elements that constitute a thermoelectric conversion material, and then, precipitating the at least two elements that constitute the thermoelectric conversion material on the ceramic particles in the dispersion liquid; performing washing; performing heating treatment; and performing sintering. Contact between a solution with a pH lower than 1 among solutions of the salts and the slurry containing the ceramic particles is avoided, or the solution with the pH lower than 1 contacts the slurry containing the ceramic particles for a first time when the at least two elements that constitute the thermoelectric conversion material are precipitated. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151767 | COMPOSITE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL AND METHODS FOR MAKING - Thermoelectric materials, devices, and systems are presented. One embodiment is a composite material comprising a matrix comprising a thermoelectric material; and an electrically conducting phase disposed within the matrix. The electrically conducting phase has a lower electrical resistivity than the thermoelectric material, and it forms a continuous electrically conducting path through the matrix from a first surface of the material to a second surface of the material. Another embodiment is a device, comprising a thermoelectric element. This element is made of the above composite material. A further embodiment is a thermoelectric system, made of a heat source, a heat sink, and the thermoelectric device disposed in thermal communication with the heat source and heat sink. The system may be configured for power generation or for thermal management. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151768 | HEAT TRACING APPARATUS WITH HEAT-DRIVEN PUMPING SYSTEM - In a heat tracing system using heat from a radiant heater to heat a circulating fluid, thermoelectric generation modules are used to generate electricity for powering a circulating pump. Thermoelectric power generation modules are sandwiched between a heat-absorbing plate and a heat sink, and this assembly is positioned with the heat-absorbing plate adjacent to a radiant heater. A conduit loop passes through the heat sink, such that a fluid circulating through the conduit is heated from heat drawn from the heater into the heat sink. Due to the temperature differential between the hot and cold sides of the thermoelectric modules, the modules produce electricity to power the pump circulating the fluid through the conduit loop. Supplementary heat exchanger components may be provided for additional fluid-heating capacity, and thereby increasing the amount of heat available for the heat tracing loop. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151769 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED SOLAR CELL ENERGY COLLECTION AND SOLAR CELL PROTECTION - An apparatus, system and method are provided for optimizing energy retrieval from an array of solar cells and protecting the array of solar cells from weather-related conditions, including moving a reflector panel to a predetermined angular position on the basis of an ambient condition, or some other factor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151770 | METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR COUPLING SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A method and system for manufacturing an integrated concentrator photovoltaic device is disclosed. In an embodiment, the invention includes a one step process using a sheet of coupling material provided in a pre-arranged pattern to couple an array of photovoltaic members to an array of respective optical concentrating members. In another embodiment, the invention includes an integrated concentrator photovoltaic device made by coupling a photovoltaic member and an optical concentrating member together through an encapsulant or coupling layer formed from a sheet member of coupling materials possessing a pre-arranged pattern | 2009-06-18 |
20090151771 | PHOTOVOLTAICS WITH INTERFEROMETRIC RIBBON MASKS - An interferometric mask covering a reflective conductive ribbon that electrically interconnects a plurality of photovoltaic cells is disclosed. Such an interferometric mask may reduce reflections of incident light from the conductors. In various embodiments, the mask reduces reflections, so that a front and back electrode pattern appears black or similar in color to surrounding features of the device. In other embodiments, the mask may modulate reflections of light such that the electrode pattern matches a color in the visible spectrum. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151772 | Terionomer Films or Sheets and Solar Cell Modules Comprising the Same - The present invention provides a solar cell module comprising a terionomer containing film or sheet, wherein the terionomer is derived from an acid terpolymer that comprises copolymerized units derived an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer, and is about 5% to about 90% neutralized with one or more metal ions, based on the total carboxylic acid content of the acid terpolymer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151773 | Acid Terpolymer Films or Sheets and Articles Comprising the Same - The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt. % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt. % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151774 | Method for Producing Weather-Resistant Laminates for Encapsulating Solar Cell Systems - A process produces weather-resistant laminates ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151775 | System for Assisting Solar Power Generation - A system for assisting solar power generation contains several racks for fastening power conversion modules. The racks each have a pivot axis and are mounted for pivotal movement about the pivot axis. The racks each have a lever, a movement of the lever causing a respective one of the racks to pivot. A coupling rod is provided on which the levers are each carried for rotation. The coupling rod couple the levers of the racks together and are further coupled to a linear drive unit so that the racks may be caused to pivot together through an action of the linear drive unit. A common mounting configuration mounts the racks so as to have the pivot axis carried on the common mounting configuration. The linear drive unit has a first end hinge-linked to the common mounting configuration and a second end hinge-linked to the coupling rod. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151776 | Solar cell module and process for the production thereof - The invention concerns a solar cell module which has a layer-form translucent carrier substrate and at least two solar cells arranged on the carrier substrate and including at least one organic solar cell, wherein at least one upper solar cell is arranged on a top side of the carrier substrate and at least one lower solar cell is arranged on an underside of the carrier substrate, and a process for the production of such a solar cell module. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151777 | Solar Absorptive Material For a Solar Selective Surface Coating - The present invention provides a solar absorptive material for a solar selective surface of an absorber of solar radiation. The solar absorptive material comprises a dispersed metallic material and a receiving the top surface boundary through which the solar radiation is received. Further, the solar absorptive material comprises a first region and a second region. The first region being located at a position closer to the receiving boundary than the second region and the first region has an average volume fraction of the dispersed metallic material that is larger than that of the second region. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151778 | SOLAR ENERGY PHOTOVOLTAIC CONTROL SYSTEM - A solar energy photovoltaic (PV) control system includes a solar energy absorption board configured to receive solar energy from solar rays and transfer solar energy to voltage/current signals, a motor, a voltage/current collecting circuit connected to the solar energy absorption board to receive the voltage/current signals therefrom, a micro control unit (MCU) connected to the voltage/current collecting circuit to receive the voltage/current signals therefrom, and a motor driver connected between the MCU and the motor. The solar energy absorption board is fixed on the motor and the motor drives the solar energy absorption board to pivot. The MCU controls the motor driver to drive the motor to adjust the angle between incoming solar rays and the solar energy absorption board to place the solar energy absorption board to directly face the sun according to the collected voltage/current signals. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151779 | Redox Couples, Compositions and Uses Thereof - There is provided a composition comprising a first compound chosen from compounds of formulas (I) and (III) and a second compound chosen from compounds of formulas (II) and (IV): | 2009-06-18 |
20090151780 | Litroenergy power cell - A litroenergy power cell assembly includes a photovoltaic cell sheet member for producing electrical energy from light energy impinging there upon. A litrocell sheet member is positioned adjacent the photovoltaic cell sheet member. The litrocell sheet member includes a light-transparent matrix having dispersed therein a plurality of light-emitting phosphor particles in association with a tritium containing substance. The tritium containing substance excites the phosphor particles. Light emitted by the phosphor particles traverses the light-transparent matrix of the litrocell sheet member, and impinges upon the photovoltaic cell sheet member to produce electrical energy therefrom. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151781 | Solar cell having spherical surface and method of manufacturing the same - Provided is a solar cell having a spherical surface. The solar cell includes a substrate having a back contact layer formed thereon; a plurality of carbon nanoelectrodes formed on the back contact layer so as to cross the back contact layer at right angles; a p-type junction layer formed to have a plurality of spheres which surround the plurality of carbon nanoelectrodes; an n-type junction layer and a transparent electrode layer that are sequentially laminated on the p-type junction layer; a first electrode formed on one side of the top surface of the back contact layer; and a second electrode formed on one side of the top surface of the transparent layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151782 | Hetero-junction silicon solar cell and fabrication method thereof - Disclosed are a hetero-junction silicon solar cell and a fabrication method thereof. The hetero-junction silicon solar cell according to the present invention forms a pn junction of a crystalline silicon substrate and a passivation layer doped with impurities so as to minimize a recombination of electrons and holes, making it possible to maximize efficiency of the hetero-junction silicon solar cell. The present invention provides a hetero-junction silicon solar cell comprising a crystalline silicon substrate and a passivation layer that is formed on the crystalline silicon substrate and is doped with impurities. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151783 | TRANSLUCENT SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a translucent solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof. The translucent solar cell comprises, in stacking order, a substrate, a first electrode layer, a photoconductive layer and a second electrode layer. The translucent solar cell is characterized in that there are formed a plurality of first light-transmissive apertures on the second electrode layer and the plurality of first light-transmissive apertures are further extended in a depth direction to the photoconductive layer to form a plurality of second light-transmissive apertures corresponding to the first light-transmissive apertures. A projected area of each of the second light-transmissive apertures is equal to or smaller than that of a corresponding first light-transmissive aperture. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151784 | Anti-Reflective Coating With High Optical Absorption Layer For Backside Contact Solar Cells - A multilayer anti-reflection structure for a backside contact solar cell. The anti-reflection structure may be formed on a front side of the backside contact solar cell. The anti-reflection structure may include a passivation level, a high optical absorption layer over the passivation level, and a low optical absorption layer over the high optical absorption layer. The passivation level may include silicon dioxide thermally-grown on a textured surface of the solar cell substrate, which may be an N-type silicon substrate. The high optical absorption layer may be configured to block at least 10% of UV radiation coming into the substrate. The high optical absorption layer may comprise high-k silicon nitride and the low optical absorption layer may comprise low-k silicon nitride. | 2009-06-18 |