| 25th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20130152964 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEM AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM - The present invention provides a substrate cleaning method capable of removing particles from the entire surface of a substrate to be processed at a high removing efficiency. In the substrate cleaning method according to the present invention, a substrate to be processed W is immersed in a cleaning liquid in a cleaning tank | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152965 | SEMICONDUCTOR CLEANING DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR CLEANING METHOD - A semiconductor cleaning device includes an external electrode opposed to a side surface of the semiconductor device; a base configured to allow arrangement of the semiconductor device, and having an opening positioned between the side surface of the semiconductor device in the arranged state and the external electrode, and located below the side surface of the semiconductor device; a frame having an electrically insulating property, being in contact with the external electrode, arranged on the base and opposed to the side surface of the semiconductor device; and suction means connected to the opening in the base and being capable of taking in the foreign matter through the opening. Thereby, the semiconductor cleaning device and a semiconductor cleaning method that can remove the foreign matter adhered to the side surface of the semiconductor device and can prevent re-adhesion of the removed foreign matter can be obtained. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152966 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF TUBES - A device for cleaning the interior of tubes. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152967 | DISHWASHER WITH CLOSED LOOP CONDENSER - A dishwasher with a closed loop condenser having a moist air conduit, a dry air conduit having a portion in overlying relationship with a portion of the moist air conduit, wherein the overlying portions of the moist air conduit and the dry air conduit form a heat exchanger, and a controllable gate for selectively introducing, exhausting, or redirecting air relative to the condenser. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152968 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DISHWASHER WITH CLOSED LOOP CONDENSER - A dishwasher with a closed loop condenser having a moist air conduit, a dry air conduit having a portion in overlying relationship with a portion of the moist air conduit, wherein the overlying portions of the moist air conduit and the dry air conduit form a heat exchanger, and a controllable gate for selectively introducing, exhausting, or redirecting air relative to the condenser. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152969 | DISHWASHER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A dishwasher, in which a reservoir provided with an electrolyzer is connected to a water collector via a flow path change valve, and wash water in the reservoir is electrolyzed by the electrolyzer during non-operation of the wash water, to generate sterilizing water and to circulate the sterilizing water into the dishwasher, thereby achieving an enhancement in sterilizability of the dishwasher. A method for controlling a dishwasher makes it possible to suppress propagation of microorganisms left in the dishwasher and to remove organic substances, using a sterilizing agent or high-temperature water. It is also possible to reduce generation of offensive odor caused by decomposition of bacteria, through a reduction in the amount of bacteria in the dishwasher. Since sterilization of the dishwasher is automatically carried out, enhanced user convenience is provided. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152970 | AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER FOR CLEANING A POOL WITH MINIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION AND METHOD THEREOF - An automatic pool cleaner, comprising a pump unit, a control unit and a sensor, the sensor configured to detect foreign objects in the pool. The control unit configured to activate the pump unit at a first power level which is less then full power when a foreign object is not detected by the sensor, and further configured to activate the pump unit at a second power level, which is greater than the first power level, in response to a signal from the sensor unit indicating the detection of a foreign object. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152971 | SUBSTRATE HOLDING AND ROTATING DEVICE, SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DEVICE, AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD - A substrate holding and rotating device includes: a turntable rotatable; a rotative drive unit which rotates the turntable; a holding member which is provided on the turntable and horizontally holds a substrate in upwardly spaced relation to the turntable; a vertically movable protection disk disposed between the turntable and a substrate holding position; and a magnetic levitation mechanism including a first magnet attached to the protection disk, an annular second magnet which generates a repulsive force with respect to the first magnet, a support member which non-rotatably supports the second magnet, and a relative movement mechanism which moves the support member and the turntable relative to each other. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152972 | SELF-FLUSHING SMALL VOLUME PROVER APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A self-flushing small volume prover apparatus, method and system for removing foreign materials. A piston can be configured with a valve arrangement located within a cylindrical object in order to permit fluid to pass through an annular passage when the piston travels from a downstream position to an upstream position. An inlet port and an outlet port can be located at the bottom of the cylindrical object. The outlet port can be welded at the bottom of the bore cylinder so that foreign material can flow directly out of the prover bore cylinder via the outlet port. The velocity of the piston can remove the collected foreign material from the bore cylinder via the outlet port, thus creating a self-flushing prover. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152973 | CONTROLLING COOLING FLOW IN A SOOTBLOWER BASED ON LANCE TUBE TEMPERATURE - A cleaning system and method for cleaning heat transfer surfaces in a boiler using a temperature measuring system for measuring and monitoring wall temperature of an annular wall of the tube of a lance of one or more sootblowers. Controlling a flow of steam or other fluid through the tube during the cooling portions of the strokes based on wall temperature measurements from the temperature measuring system. Infrared or thermocouple temperature measuring systems may be used. The steam or other fluid may be flowed at a default flowrate that may be substantially zero until the temperature measuring system indicates the wall temperature of the annular wall begins to exceed a predetermined temperature limit which may be the softening point of the annular wall. Then the steam or other fluid is flowed at a rate greater than the default flowrate. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152974 | CONTROL METHOD FOR A DISHWASHER - A control method for a dishwasher is provided. The control method may include heating air in a tub after a main washing process of washing dishes in the tub, and discharging the air containing moisture in the tub to an outside, during the air-heating or at the same time as the air-heating, such that energy efficiency may be increased and a time required for a dish drying process may be shorten. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152975 | MULTI-ENGINE WASH HARNESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A turbine engine cleaning system includes a source of cleaning fluid, a source of rinse fluid, a pump configured to deliver the cleaning fluid and rinse fluid under pressure, and a wash harness. The wash harness is connected in flow communication with a plurality of turbine engines. The wash harness is configured to direct cleaning fluid from the source of cleaning fluid and rinse fluid from the source of rinse fluid from the pump to the turbine engines in sequence. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152976 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a substrate processing apparatus including a substrate holding unit configured to hold a wafer W horizontally, a rotation driving unit configured to rotate the substrate holding unit, a first chemical liquid nozzle configured to discharge a first chemical liquid to a first chemical liquid supplying position on the peripheral portion of the wafer W, and a second chemical liquid nozzle configured to discharge a second chemical liquid to a second chemical liquid supplying position on the peripheral portion of the wafer W. The rotation driving unit rotates the substrate holding unit in a first rotation direction when the first chemical liquid nozzle discharges the first chemical liquid, and rotates the substrate holding unit in a second rotation direction when the second chemical liquid nozzle discharges the second chemical liquid. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152977 | Method And Device for The Depollution Of A Pelliculated Reticle - The object of the present invention is a device for depolluting a non-sealed, confined environment ( | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152978 | CONTACT LENS CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A combination of ultrasonic waves causing microcavitation bubbles to form between the surface of a contact lens and an attached contaminant layer formed by microbes thereon initiates separation. However, a vigorous convective flow takes advantage of any localized breaking and separating of the contaminant layer and immediately imposes a hydrodynamic drag force on the pieces of the contaminant layer that may be separated, thus leading to greater separation, pealing, and tearing of the contaminant layer away from the surface. Thus, the combination has proven much more effective than either feature alone. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152979 | DEVICE TO CLEAN A COMPONENT OF DEPOSITS - In a device to clean a component of deposits, at least one first nozzle unit is positioned to spray a fluid at an angle onto a surface of the component that is to be cleaned, the first nozzle unit being provided opposite a border region of the surface of the component that is to be cleaned. At least one second nozzle unit generates a flow of a gaseous medium over the surface to be cleaned and is provided adjacent to edge of the border region of the surface of the component that is to be cleaned. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152980 | Apparatus, Process, and System for Cleaning Paint Roller Covers - Apparatuses, systems, and methods to clean a paint roller are disclosed. Such apparatuses and systems include a housing with an outlet; a handle connected to housing; an adapter disposed on an end portion of the handle; a nozzle disposed inside the handle; an idler attached to an inside surface of the housing; and a slot disposed on the housing on a location substantially opposite to the location of the inside surface of the housing where the idler is attached, wherein the idler is configured to support a paint roller cover to be cleaned and the slot is configured to receive a first portion of a paint roller frame configured to support the paint roller cover so as to dispose the paint roller cover substantially in front of the cleaning fluid jet. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152981 | DISHWASHER WITH CLOSED LOOP CONDENSER - A dishwasher with a closed loop condenser having a moist air conduit, a dry air conduit having a portion in overlying relationship with a portion of the moist air conduit, wherein the overlying portions of the moist air conduit and the dry air conduit form a heat exchanger, and a controllable gate for selectively introducing, exhausting, or redirecting air relative to the condenser. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152982 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device cleaning device includes a washing tank, and an electrical discharge generator. An endoscope to be cleaned is housed in the washing tank, and immersed in wash water. An electrical discharge unit of the electrical discharge generator is placed in the washing tank, and immersed in the wash water. A direct-current power supply is connected to a pair of electrodes of the electrical discharge unit. When the direct-current power supply applies a voltage to the pair of electrodes, streamer discharge is performed between the pair of electrodes to produce hydrogen peroxide. The endoscope is sterilized in the washing tank by using the hydrogen peroxide produced by the streamer discharge. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152983 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A RACK IN A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a rack for holding utensils for treatment within the treating chamber, a first wheel coupled with the tub, a second wheel coupled with the rack, and a track. The track can have first and second channels in a back-to-back relationship for respectively receiving the first and second wheels to slidably mount the rack to the tub. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152984 | UMBRELLA STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST ONE MUSHROOM-SHAPED HUB FOR ENABLING RAPID ASSEMBLY OF MAIN ROD AND SUPPORTING MEMBERS - The present invention is to provide an umbrella structure including at least one mushroom-shaped hub, a plurality of supporting members, and a main rod. Each mushroom-shaped hub has a hollow tubular body, two openings at two opposite ends respectively, and a cap portion located near a first opening and formed with a plurality of evenly distributed grooves which extend in the radial direction of the first opening. The supporting member has one end whose diameter is less than the diameter of the first opening but greater than the width of each groove and which therefore can pass through the first opening and be received in the cap portion. Thus, when the main rod penetrates the two openings, the end of each supporting member can be limited in position in the cap portion, and the remaining portion thereof can extend out of the cap portion and move along the groove accordingly. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152985 | INFLATABLE UMBRELLA - An inflatable umbrella has an inflatable covering made from a flexible material. In an inflated state, said covering forms at least the following elements: a central holding element, at least three umbrella strut elements extending away from the central holding element, and at least one umbrella surface element stretched out by the umbrella strut elements. In this case, the central holding element and each umbrella strut element are supported against each other at the respective contact point thereof. In the inflated state, the umbrella has greater stability and resistance to external forces in comparison to previously known inflatable umbrellas. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152986 | Hands-Free Crutch - A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152987 | PORTABLE ENCLOSURE WITH ELASTICALLY SEALED OPENING - The portable enclosure with an elastically sealed opening includes a base and a frame mounted thereon. The frame is formed from a pair of tensioned frame rods having central portions crossing one another. A fabric covering is secured to the frame to define a hollow enclosure. At least one substantially vertically extending opening is formed through the fabric covering. A lower end of the opening is positioned adjacent the base. Fabric sleeves are secured on opposite sides of the opening. An elastic loop extends through the sleeves around the opening. A tensioned rod is mounted on an upper end of the frame, one end thereof being positioned adjacent an upper end of the opening and supporting an upper end of the elastic loop. This support of the elastic loop creates elastic tension therein, which elastically seals the opening. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152988 | PORTABLE HUNTING BLIND AND ATTACHMENT - A cord assembly is disclosed for use in connection with a variety of purposes including with a portable hunting blind. In one embodiment of the invention, the cord assembly comprises a plurality of resilient cord members forming a main panel and additional resilient cord members extending outward from the main panel. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152989 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR HAVING AN INTEGRATED PRETENSIONED MOUNTING - A thermoelectric generator and a method for manufacturing a thermoelectric generator are described. The thermoelectric generator, having a housing in which at least one heat source tube, at least one heat sink tube, and at least one generator element are between the heat source tube and the heat sink tube. A pretension mounting device is in the housing and provides an elastic force via which the tubes are pretensioned relative to one another and which compresses the tubes and the generator element in-between. An inner side of the housing of the pretension mounting device forms a support for the pretension mounting device, which is acted upon by a counterforce to the elastic force of the pretension mounting device. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152990 | SOLID-LIQUID INTERDIFFUSION BONDING STRUCTURE OF THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A solid-liquid interdiffusion bonding structure of a thermoelectric module and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The method includes coating a silver, nickel, or copper layer on surfaces of a thermoelectric component and an electrode plate, and then coating a tin layer. A thermocompression treatment is performed on the thermoelectric component and the electrode plate, such that the melted tin layer reacts with the silver, nickel, or copper layer to form a silver-tin intermetallic compound, a nickel-tin intermetallic compound, or a copper-tin intermetallic compound. After cooling, the thermoelectric component and the electrode plate are bonded together. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152991 | PHOTOELECTRIC MODULE - A photoelectric conversion module includes a plurality of electrically coupled cells, each including a first substrate on which a first electrode is located, a second substrate on which a second electrode is located, and a sealing member between the first and second substrates, and first and second electrode terminals respectively extending from the first and second electrodes to beyond edges of the sealing member on opposite sides of the sealing member, wherein positions of the first and second electrode terminals of adjacent ones of the cells are respectively different. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152992 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a number of P-N junction cells, a number of inner electrodes, a first collecting electrode and a second collecting electrode. The number of the P-N junction cells is M. M is equal to or greater than 2. The M P-N junction cells are arranged from a first P-N junction cell to an Mth P-N junction cell along a straight line. The P-N junction cells are arranged in series along the straight line. The number of the inner electrodes is M−1. At least one inner electrode includes a carbon nanotube array. A first collecting electrode located on an outside surface of the first P-N junction cell. A second collecting electrode located on an outside surface of the Mth P-N junction cell. A photoreceptive surface is parallel to the straight line. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152993 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a solar cell including a substrate, a first front bus, and a first rear bus. The substrate has a front surface and a rear surface. The first front bus is located on the front surface of the substrate along a first direction for collecting current generated by the substrate, and for providing a first front contact electrode. The first rear bus is located on the rear surface of the substrate along a second direction different from the first direction for collecting current generated by the substrate, and for providing a first rear contact electrode. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152994 | Solar Cell Combination - A solar cell combination having at least two independent electrodes, in which at least one first electrode is formed by at least one first wire conductor that first spans a plurality of solar cells, and in which the first and the second electrodes are contacted with each other, and the first and/or second electrode is disconnected at the positions required for the connection. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152995 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A solar cell module which not only can ensure that rays of light in a satisfactory amount enter the solar cells but also can suppress the deterioration of the antireflection film in reflectance to surely achieve excellent durability. By forming, on the surface of a first antireflection film, a second antireflection film having a void ratio smaller than that of the first antireflection film, CO | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152996 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ASSEMBLY - The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic cell assembly that include at least plurality of photovoltaic cells with a photoactive portion with a top surface, a top collection structure on the top surface and an opposing conductive substrate layer on a side of the photoactive portion opposite the top surface. Also including a first conductive element with a first surface and wherein the first conductive element is bent at least once and wherein the first surface is in contact with the top collection structure and/or the top surface of a first photovoltaic cell and the opposing conductive substrate layer of an adjacent second photovoltaic cell; further wherein at least a portion of the first surface is held in contact to the cells by an adhesive. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152997 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING SOLAR IRRADIANCE VARIATION - An apparatus and method, as may be used for predicting solar irradiance variation, are provided. The apparatus may include a solar irradiance predictor processor ( | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152998 | METHODS FOR ORIENTATION AND TILT IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND SOLAR IRRADIANCE SENSORS - The present invention relates to methods and systems for identifying PV system and solar irradiance sensor orientation and tilt based on energy production, energy received, simulated energy production, estimated energy received, production skew, and energy received skew. The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting orientation and tilt of a PV system based on energy production and simulated energy production; for detecting the orientation and tilt of a solar irradiance sensor based on solar irradiance observation and simulated solar irradiance observation; for detecting orientation of a PV system based on energy production and energy production skew; and for detecting orientation of a solar irradiance sensor based on solar irradiance observation and solar irradiance observation skew. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130152999 | PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPONENT FOR USE UNDER CONCENTRATED SOLAR FLUX - A photovoltaic component including a set of layers suitable for producing a photovoltaic device is disclosed. The component has at least one first layer made of a conductive material forming a back electrical contact, a second layer made of a material that is absorbent in the solar spectrum, and a third layer made of a transparent conductive material forming a front electrical contact, and an electrically insulating layer arranged between said back electrical contact and said front electrical contact. The third layer is discontinuous in order to allow said layers of said set of layers to be stacked in one or more zones to form, in each of these zones, an active photovoltaic zone, and a fourth layer made of a conductive material, making electrical contact with said third layer made of a transparent conductive material, to form a peripheral electrical contact for each of said photovoltaic microcells. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153000 | MULTI-BAND LIGHT COLLECTION AND ENERGY CONVERSION MODULE - A multi-band light collection and energy conversion module includes a multi-band solar concentrator and an energy conversion device. The multi-band solar concentrator is used for splitting an incident light into a plurality of light beams and for concentrating the plurality of light beams on a plurality of primary spots separated from each other, respectively. The energy conversion device includes a plurality of energy conversion units being corresponding to and disposed at the primary spots separated from each other individually. Each of the energy conversion units has an individual absorption spectrum peak corresponding to a wavelength of the light beam of the primary spot where the energy conversion unit is disposed. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153001 | SUPPORT INSERT FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are provided that include: a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers on the glass substrate; and, a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells. An encapsulation substrate is positioned on the plurality of thin film layers, and defines a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. The connection aperture has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulation substrate. A support insert is positioned within the connection aperture to mechanically support the transparent substrate in the area of the connection aperture. The support insert is configured such that the first lead is able to extend through the connection aperture while the support insert in place within the connection aperture. A kit is also provided that includes an encapsulation substrate defining a connection aperture; and, a support insert configured to be coupled within the connection aperture of the encapsulation substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153002 | SUPPORT INSERT FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices that include a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers defining a plurality of photovoltaic cells connected in series to each other on the transparent substrate; a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells; and an encapsulation substrate on the plurality of thin film layers are provided. The encapsulation substrate defines a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. A support insert, which defines a plug portion and a flange, can be positioned within the connection aperture such that the flange extends over the back surface of the encapsulation substrate. The support insert can be configured to mechanically support the transparent substrate in an area opposite to the connection aperture while still enabling the first lead to extend through the connection aperture while the support insert is in place within the connection aperture. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153003 | ADHESIVE PLUG FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are provided that include: a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers on the glass substrate; and, a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells. An encapsulation substrate can be positioned on the plurality of thin film layers, and defines a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. The connection aperture generally has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulation substrate. An adhesive plug can be positioned within the connection aperture to mechanically support the transparent substrate in the area of the connection aperture. A back plate or back washer can also be bonded to the adhesive plug and/or back surface of the encapsulation substrate to help dissipate energy in and/or provide support to the encapsulation substrate. Methods are also provided for mechanically supporting a transparent substrate in an area opposite to a connection aperture defined in an encapsulation substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153004 | JUNCTION BOX WITH A SUPPORT MEMBER FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are generally provided that can include, in one particular embodiment, a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers defining a plurality of photovoltaic cells connected in series to each other on the transparent substrate; a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells; and, an encapsulation substrate on the plurality of thin film layers. The encapsulation substrate can generally define a back surface and a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. A junction box can be positioned over the connection aperture and connected to the first lead. The junction box generally comprises a support member extending through the connection aperture to mechanically support the transparent substrate in an area opposite to the connection aperture. Methods and kits are also generally provided. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153005 | REINFORCEMENT ELEMENT FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are provided that can include a transparent substrate defining a front surface; a plurality of thin film layers on an inner surface of the transparent substrate that is opposite of the front surface; a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells defined by the plurality of thin film layers; an encapsulation substrate defining a connection aperture through which the first lead extends upon lamination of the encapsulation substrate and the transparent substrate together; and, a reinforcement element positioned on the front surface of the transparent substrate opposite from the connection aperture defined in the encapsulation substrate. Methods and kits are also provided for strengthening a photovoltaic device. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153006 | SELF-ERECTING PORTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A photovoltaic power system includes a flexible panel ( | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153007 | TORQUE TUBE WITH OUTRIGGER - Systems and methods may be provided for supporting a solar module. A torque tube may be provided with one or more longitudinal outrigger extensions which may extend beyond an end of the torque tube. In some embodiments, the torque tube does not extend all the way to the edge of the solar module. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153008 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module comprising, in this order, a front sheet, a front encapsulant layer having a total area (B) consisting of one or more in-plane elements, one or more photoactive cells, a back encapsulant layer having an area (A), and a back sheet, wherein the front encapsulant layer having the total area (B) covers the area defined by the one or more photovoltaic cells and wherein the total area (B) of the front encapsulant layer is smaller than the area (A) of the back encapsulant layer, and wherein the contours of the one or more in-plane elements of the front encapsulant layer and the contour of the back encapsulant layer do not intersect. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153009 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared-transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153010 | COMBUSTOR FOR THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS - A combustor for thermaophotovoltaic power systems includes a chamber body pervious to light and a metal porous medium as well as an emitter tube disposed inside the chamber body, respectively. By using a mixed liquid fuel to penetrate through the porous medium to form a fuel-film on the surface thereof and injecting the air into the chamber body, the contact surface of the fuel and the air is increased for promoting the thermal conduction and thoroughly vaporizing the liquid fuel to attain the flame stabilization. Further, the material of metal carbonyl can be added into the liquid fuel to efficiently increase the intensity of the flame luminescence after the burning reaction, and the radiation of the emitter tube combines with the radiation of the flame luminescence to increase the luminosity and enhance the electricity conversion efficiency. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153011 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a number of P-N junction cells, a number of inner electrodes, a first collecting electrode, a second collecting electrode and a reflector. The number of the P-N junction cells is M. M is equal to or greater than 2. The M P-N junction cells are arranged from a first P-N junction cell to an Mth P-N junction cell along the straight line. The P-N junction cells are arranged in series along a straight line. The number of the inner electrodes is M−1. At least one inner electrode includes a carbon nanotube array. A photoreceptive surface is parallel to the straight line. A reflector is located on an emitting surface opposite to the photoreceptive surface. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153012 | Hybrid Photovoltaic Cells and Related Methods - Embodiments of the present invention involve photovoltaic (PV) cells comprising a semiconducting nanorod-nanocrystal-polymer hybrid layer, as well as methods for fabricating the same. In PV cells according to this invention, the nanocrystals may serve both as the light-absorbing material and as the heterojunctions at which excited electron-hole pairs split. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153013 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods and apparatus are provided for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells. One embodiment of the present invention provides a photovoltaic (PV) device. The PV device comprises an absorber layer made of a compound semiconductor; and an emitter layer located closer than the absorber layer to a first side of the device. The PV device includes a p-n junction formed between the emitter layer and the absorber layer, the p-n junction causing a voltage to be generated in the device in response to the device being exposed to light at a second side of the device. Such innovations may allow for greater efficiency and flexibility in PV devices when compared to conventional solar cells. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153014 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER - A photoelectric converter is disclosed. The photoelectric converter includes an electrode layer and a semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is on the electrode layer. The semiconductor layer contains a chalcopyrite compound semiconductor. The semiconductor layer comprises a plurality of sub-layers. The plurality of sub-layers comprises a first sub-layer. The first sub-layer is located closest to the electrode layer. The first sub-layer has a first thickness smaller than an average thickness of the rest of the plurality of sub-layers. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153015 | METHOD FOR FORMING SOLAR CELLS - A thin film solar cell and process for forming the same. The solar cell includes a bottom electrode layer, semiconductor light absorbing layer, top electrode layer, and a protective moisture barrier layer. In some embodiments, the barrier layer is formed of a water-insoluble material. The barrier layer helps protect the top electrode layer from exposure and damage caused by water and oxygen. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153016 | Solar Cell Flip Chip Package Structure and Method for Manufacturing the same - The present invention provides a solar cell flip chip package structure, comprising: a substrate having a first surface, a second surface and an opening extending from the first surface to the second surface; a conducting layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate; a solar cell flip chip bonded on the conducting layer; a transparent layer attached on the second surface of the substrate; and a storage space formed between the opening extending from the first surface to the second surface, the solar cell flip chip and the transparent layer. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153017 | PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND SOLAR CELL WITH THE SAME - A package structure and a solar cell with the same are provided. The package structure includes a transparent package bulk and at least one structure capable of changing a direction of light. The structure is disposed within the transparent package bulk and at a distance from a surface of the transparent package bulk. When applied to a solar cell, the package structure can reduce gridline shading. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153018 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a solar cell includes texturing a front surface of a semiconductor substrate having a first conductive type dopant by using a dry etching method, forming an emitter layer by ion-implanting a second conductive type dopant into the front surface of the semiconductor substrate, forming a back passivation film on a back surface of the semiconductor substrate; and forming a first electrode electrically connected to the emitter layer and a second electrode being in partial contact with the back surface of the semiconductor substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153019 | METHODS OF FORMING A HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELL WITH A LOCALIZED BACK SURFACE FIELD - A solar cell, comprising: a doped silicon substrate, the silicon substrate comprising a front surface and a rear surface; a front phosphorous diffusion layer formed on the front surface; a front anti-reflective layer formed on the front phosphorous diffusion layer; a front metal electrode on the front surface in ohmic contact with the front phosphorous diffusion layer through the front anti-reflective layer; a rear passivation layer formed on the rear surface; a rear metal electrode in a pattern on the rear surface passing through the rear passivation layer; and a rear p+ diffusion area on the rear surface between the rear passivation layer and a boron-doped region of the silicon substrate, the rear p+ diffusion area surrounding the rear metal electrode. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153020 | Solar cell screen-printing composition, solar cell and method for manufacturing a metallization structure - In various embodiments, a solar cell screen-printing composition is provided, comprising aluminum; and silicon; the percentage by mass of silicon lying in a range from | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153021 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - The present invention is a dye-sensitized solar cell that has a pair of electrodes that oppose each other, a sealing section that joins the pair of electrodes, an electrolyte that fills a cell space that is surrounded by the pair of electrodes and the sealing section, wherein the sealing section has a resin sealing section that contains a resin, the resin sealing section has a changing-thickness section, the thickness of which increases or decreases as a distance from the electrolyte is increased and which has an inclined face, and the resin sealing section comes into contact, along the inclined face of the changing-thickness section, with an electrode of the pair of electrodes that opposes the inclined face. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153022 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The electric power generation efficiency of a photoelectric conversion device is improved by reducing an absorption loss of light at a back-surface electrode layer. The photoelectric conversion device includes photoelectric conversion units that convert light into electricity, a first zinc oxide layer ( | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153023 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a solar cell substrate. The solar cell substrate includes a semiconductor substrate, a surface of a p-type region and a surface of an n-type region exposed on a first principal surface of the solar cell substrate. The solar cell substrate includes a p-side electrode formed on the surface of the p-type region, and an n-side electrode formed on the surface of the n-type region. The semiconductor substrate includes linear grooves extending in a first direction on a surface on a first principal surface side. Each of the p-side electrode and the n-side electrode includes a linear portion extending in the first direction. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153024 | MULTILAYER TRANSPARENT ELECTROCONDUCTIVE FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AS WELL AS THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A multilayer transparent electroconductive film is obtained by stacking a transparent electroconductive film (II) on a transparent electroconductive film (I), and in this structure, the transparent electroconductive film (I) contains one or more added elements selected from aluminum and gallium, and the content of the added elements is in a range represented by −2.18×[Al]+1.74≦[Ga]≦−1.92×[Al]+6.10. The transparent electroconductive film (II) contains one or more added elements selected from aluminum and gallium, and the content of the added elements is in a range represented by −[Al]+0.30≦[Ga]≦−2.68×[Al]+1.74. In this case, [Al] is the aluminum content expressed as the atomic ratio (%) Al/(Zn+Al) and [Ga] is the gallium content expressed as the atomic ratio (%) Ga/(Zn+Ga). | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153025 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOLAR CELL HAVING A TEXTURED FRONT FACE AND CORRESPONDING SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to a method for producing a solar cell and to a solar cell which can be produced accordingly. On a solar cell substrate, first a ridged texture, which may for example comprise pyramids produced by alkaline etching, is formed both on a front face and on a rear face of the solar cell substrate. Then an etching barrier layer is applied to the front face of the solar cell substrate. Next the texture on the rear face of, the solar cell substrate is smoothed by etching in an isotropically acting etching solution which for example contains acid, wherein the front face is protected by the etching barrier layer. Thus, ridged structures on the rear face can be avoided and in this way reflection can be increased and surface passivation can be improved, both of which can lead to an increased potential efficiency. At the same time an emitter layer formed over the entire surface of the solar cell substrate on the rear face can be removed during etching, so that electrical isolation of the front face contacts and the rear face contacts may be superfluous. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153026 | SUBSTRATE FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL - Provided is a substrate for a solar cell, wherein a flat chamfered portion is formed on one corner of a silicon substrate having a square shape in a planar view, or a notch is formed on the corner or close to the corner. This invention makes it possible to easily check the position of the substrate and determine the direction of the substrate in a solar cell manufacturing step, and suppresses failures generated due to the direction of the substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153027 | FORMING GRADED INDEX LENS IN AN ALL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PRINTING PROCESS TO FORM PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - A PV panel uses an array of small silicon sphere diodes (10-300 microns in diameter) connected in parallel. The spheres are embedded in an uncured aluminum-containing layer, and the aluminum-containing layer is heated to anneal the aluminum-containing layer as well as p-dope the bottom surface of the spheres. A phosphorus-containing layer is deposited over the spheres to dope the top surface n-type, forming a pn junction. The phosphorus layer is then removed. A conductor is deposited to contact the top surface. Alternatively, the spheres are deposited with a p-type core and an n-type outer shell. After deposition, the top surface is etched to expose the core. A first conductor layer contacts the bottom surface, and a second conductor layer contacts the exposed core. A liquid lens material is deposited over the rounded top surface of the spheres and cured to provide conformal lenses designed to increase the PV panel efficiency. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153028 | THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A thin-film transistor according to the present disclosure is capable of balancing excellent on-characteristics and excellent off-characteristics, and in which the electrical characteristics are symmetric even when the source electrode and the drain electrode are switched. The thin-film transistor includes: a substrate; a gate electrode; a gate insulating layer; a crystalline silicon layer above the gate insulating layer above the gate electrode; a non-crystalline silicon layer above the gate insulating layer and on both sides of the crystalline silicon layer, having a thickness smaller than a thickness of the crystalline silicon layer; a channel protective layer above the crystalline silicon layer; and a source electrode and a drain electrode. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153029 | METHODS OF SUPPORTING A TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE OF A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods are generally provided for adhering a support insert within a connection aperture defined in an encapsulating substrate of a photovoltaic device that has a first lead. The connection aperture generally has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulating substrate. The method can, in one particular embodiment, include threading the first lead through the connection aperture; and positioning a support insert within the connection aperture such that the first lead is still able to extend through the connection aperture. The support insert can generally define a channel within its construction that extends from a channel opening in the support insert to an exit port. An adhesive composition can be injected into the channel opening such that a first amount of the adhesive composition flows through the channel and out of the exit port to bond the support insert within the connection aperture. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153030 | ENCAPSULATED FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD - The disclosure relates to an encapsulated flexible electronic device comprising a flexible electronic device, wherein the flexible electronic device is protected by a protective coating layer, a first cover sheet and a second cover sheet being made of patterned and developed dry photoresist films. The encapsulated flexible electronic device may be used to directly realize different type of electronic devices, such as smart sensor devices. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153031 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH AN ANTI-REFLECTIVE SURFACE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A photovoltaic device comprising a substrate which has a porous first surface and a transparent conductive oxide layer located on a second surface opposite the first surface. A method of manufacturing the device is also described. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153032 | POLYMER WRAPPED CARBON NANOTUBE NEAR-INFRARED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A photovoltaic device includes a photoactive region disposed between and electrically connected to two electrodes where the photoactive region includes photoactive polymer-wrapped carbon nanotubes that create excitons upon absorption of light in the range of about 400 nm to 1400 nm. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153033 | INK FOR PRODUCING COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM, COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM PRODUCED USING THE INK, SOLAR CELL HAVING COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THE THIN FILM, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL - An ink for forming a compound semiconductor thin film is provided, which contains a binder includes a compound includes an S atom or an Se atom and metallic compound particles which are both dispersed in an organic solvent. A compound semiconductor thin film is formed by applying or printing the ink for forming a compound semiconductor thin film and heat-treating it. A solar cell is constituted, which has a light-absorbing layer formed of the compound semiconductor thin film. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153034 | Spiral Fluid Flow System - A fluid flow system is provided. The system includes a tank, a first manifold and a second manifold. The tank has a generally centralized portion and a sidewall. The tank extends from a lower portion to an upper portion to contain fluid therein. The first manifold is located adjacent the sidewall and has a first length extending from the lower portion to the upper portion. The first manifold defines at least in part a first opening extending along at least a portion of the first length permitting fluid flow therethrough. The first manifold is positioned to permit fluid to flow between the first manifold and the sidewall independent of the first opening. The second manifold is located about the centralized portion and has a second length extending from the lower portion to the upper portion. The second manifold defines a second opening extending along at least a portion of the second length permitting fluid flow therethrough. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153035 | GAS VALVE WITH ELECTRONIC CYCLE COUNTER - A gas valve assembly may include an electronic valve controller secured relative to a valve body. The electronic controller may be configured to count each operational cycle of the gas valve and maintain a cumulative count of the number of operational cycles experienced by the gas valve in a memory, such as a non-volatile memory. In some cases, the non-volatile memory may also store one or more operational cycle threshold values that may be retrieved and compared to the cumulative count of the number of operational cycles experienced by the gas valve. In some instances, where the cumulative count of the number of operational cycles experienced by the gas valve meets and/or exceeds the threshold number of operational cycles, the gas valve may be prevented from opening. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153036 | GAS VALVE WITH ELECTRONIC PROOF OF CLOSURE SYSTEM - This disclosure relates generally to valves, and more particularly, to gas valve assemblies. In one illustrative but non-limiting example, a valve assembly may include a valve body having an interior and an exterior, a valve or valve sealing member positioned in the valve body, a sensor element (e.g., a magnet and/or a ferrous core) secured relative to the valve sealing member and a sensor (e.g., a magnetic field sensor) positioned outside of the interior of the valve body. The valve sealing member may be movable between an opened position and a closed position, and the sense element may move with the valve sealing member. The sensor may be configured to detect a position of the valve sealing member and communicate that position to a valve controller. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153037 | Liquid Distributor With A Mixer - An apparatus for distributing a flow of a liquid descending in an inner space of a packed column includes: a collector to collect the flow of the liquid; a mixer below and vertically spaced apart from the collector to receive and mix the liquid collected; a first conduit to receive and transmit at least part of the liquid from a first sector of the collector to a first zone of the mixer; and a second conduit to receive and transmit at least part of the liquid from a second sector of the collector to a second zone of the mixer. A geometric center of the first sector of the collector is positioned circumferentially away from a geometric center of the first zone of the mixer and/or a geometric center of the collector's second sector is positioned circumferentially away from a geometric center of the mixer's second zone. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153038 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FLUID INTO A SUBSEA PIPELINE - Apparatus useful for at least one among filling, flooding and hydrotesting a subsea pipeline includes a control unit, pump and pump valve disposed upon a submersible skid. The control unit is capable of controlling operation of the pump and pump valve. At least one battery may be disposed upon or associated with the skid for powering the components on the skid. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153039 | CHECK VALVE - A check valve comprising a valve housing, which comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a valve channel. The valve channel connects the inlet to the outlet and has a valve seat. The check valve further comprises a closure part, which cooperates with the valve seat, and a tappet bearing the closure part. An end of the tappet which is remote from the closure part bears a control piston, which together with a cylinder wall defines a control chamber, which is connected a control connection. The control chamber is connected to the valve channel by means of a connection channel. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153040 | FLOW RATE CONTROL USING MASS FLOW RATE CONTROL DEVICE - A process and device enabling accurate mass flow control is described. A mass flow controller can be re-specified corresponding to multiple types of actual process gases and multiple flow rate ranges, even after the mass flow controller has been shipped. Calibration gas data is derived using actual flow rate versus a flow rate setting signal to generate calibration gas data. Actual gas data is derived by measuring actual flow rate versus a flow rate setting signal for each actual gas and saving. Subsequently, prior to operating the mass flow rate control device, the characteristic data for an actual and the calibration gas characteristic data is recalled. The calibration gas characteristic data is then converted to controlled flow rate correction data based on the actual gas characteristic data that is saved to the control unit and the actual gas flow rate is corrected based on this controlled flow rate correction data. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153041 | GAS VALVE WITH OVERPRESSURE DIAGNOSTICS - This disclosure relates generally to valves, and more particularly, to gas valve assemblies. In one example, a gas valve assembly may include a valve body with one or more valves movable between an opened position and a closed position, one or more valve actuators configured to operate the valves, and one or more pressure sensors to sense a pressure within a fluid path of the valve assembly. A valve controller may receive a measure related to a sensed pressure from the one or more pressure sensor(s). The valve controller may compare the received measure related to the sensed pressure to an overpressure threshold. In the event the measure related to the sensed pressure surpasses the overpressure threshold value, the valve controller may be configured to provide a signal that indicates an overpressure event has occurred. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153042 | GAS VALVE WITH HIGH/LOW GAS PRESSURE DETECTION - This disclosure relates generally to valves, and more particularly, to gas valve assemblies. In one example, the valve assembly may include a valve body with a fluid path, one or more valves or valve sealing members positioned across the fluid path, and one or more pressure sensors in fluid communication with a fluid path of the valve assembly. The valve assembly may include a valve controller in communication with the pressure sensors, where the valve controller may be configured to compare a measure related to a pressure sensed by the one or more pressure sensors to a pressure threshold value (e.g., a high pressure threshold value, a low pressure threshold value, or other pressure threshold value). If the measure surpasses the threshold value, the valve controller may provide a predetermined output signal indicating a pressure event has occurred, such as a high or low gas pressure event. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153043 | FLOW FORCE-COMPENSATING VALVE ELEMENT WITH LOAD CHECK - A fluid system and method of operation provides flow force compensation and load sense functions. Each work circuit includes an actuator, a control valve, and a first valve. A valve element of a control valve includes main metering orifices sized and shaped to provide flow force compensation. A load sense check valve associated with a load pressure signal conduit is downstream of the load check valve. The load pressure signal conduit of each work circuit is in fluid communication with one another, and a greater of the load signal pressure of the work circuits is communicated to the load sense check valve of the other work circuit. The control valve associated the lesser load can permit flow forces to reduce the effective area of the orifice, which increases the pressure difference across the valve to maintain approximately constant flow to the actuator. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153044 | APPARATUS FOR FLOW REGULATION - An apparatus for regulating the flow of a fluid from a source to a target location comprises a housing defining a fluid inlet configured to communicate with a fluid source and a fluid outlet configured to communicate with a target location, and a flow path extending between the fluid inlet and fluid outlet. An inlet valve assembly is mounted in the flow path and comprises a valve seat and a valve member configured to cooperate with the valve seat to regulate flow through the flow path. A balance arrangement is provided and is configured to balance the effect of fluid pressure acting on the inlet valve assembly. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153045 | PROCESS CHAMBER PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of and apparatus for controlling pressure in a process chamber having a continuous gas inlet flow and a continuous gas outlet flow comprising providing a pulsed valve at a gas outlet, a pressure gauge, and a programmable controller and varying the pulse rate of the pulsed valve, wherein either the open time or closed time, or both open and closed times, is lengthened or shortened, depending on whether the gauge pressure is above or below the programmed setpoint. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153046 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTED FERRULE - A fuel line assembly for an aircraft comprises a ferrule assembly comprising a ferrule affixed to an isolation tube, which may be directly affixed to a fuel tube or affixed to an extension tube, which in turn, is affixed to the fuel tube. The ferrule assembly provides electrostatic discharge protection and lightning protection as the isolation tube maintains a separation distance from the ferrule and fuel tube, both of which are made from metal. The isolation tube is made from a dielectric material, but which may have conductive particles added to aid in the dissipation of an electrostatic charge. The electrical resistance through the isolation tube has a lower limit to arrest the flow of the induced lightning current through the assembly. The amount of lightning protection afforded can be configured. The ferrule assembly components may be affixed by using thermo-welding, adhesive, or mechanical pressure. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153047 | Workstation and Method For Transfering Biological Fluid Between Containers - The invention pertains to a method of connecting at least two containers for enabling a transfer of liquid from one container to the other container, comprising the steps of: a) Depositing a first cassette including at least a first container on a first tray. The first container has a plurality of connecting means. b) Depositing a second cassette including a second container on a second tray. The cassettes or the containers include a data storage means. c) The data are read by respective data reading means. d) The data are processed and it is verified whether they match each other. e1) In case of a negative result, the second cassette is removed and the steps from step b) onwards are repeated. e2) In case of a positive verification result, the containers are connected. f) Removing the second cassette. g) Repeating steps b) to f) a plurality of times. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153048 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE STERILE CONNECTION OF PIPES - A method for the sterile connection of pipes, consisting of: providing a first and a second pipe; a separating area of the first and second pipes is heated; both pipes are mechanically separated by exerting traction and/or shear force onto the pipes so that both pipes are respectively separated in the heated separating area; after the pipes are separated, a mechanical contact between the end of the first pipe section of the first pipe formed by the separation of the first pipe is established with the end of the first pipe section of the second pipe, formed by the separation of the second pipe, and mechanical contact is established such that the ends of the pipe sections still have, following heating when they come into mechanical contact with each other, a temperature such that they form a material fit connection without additional heating after separation. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153049 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND REMOVING VALVE PACKING AND METHOD THEREOF - A packing mounting and removing device includes a packing mounting and removing rod, a rod support, a rod fixing nut, and a spiral line. The packing mounting and removing device includes a packing flange having a through hole, a gland bushing, a packing, and a lantern ring. A packing exchange method uses the same. By using the device it is not necessary to use any special equipment for removing the packing, and it is possible to mount and remove the packing without disassembling a driving section and a valve disc section. Therefore, it is possible to noticeably reduce time and cost required for the mounting and removing the packing. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153050 | HIGH RECIRCULATION FUEL VAPOR REDUCTION SYSTEM - An apparatus for recirculating fuel vapors in a vehicle. The apparatus includes a filler head connected to a fuel vapor conduit and a tubular aspirator located within the filler head. The aspirator has at least one orifice in its side wall so that when fuel flows through the aspirator when the vehicle is refueled, a low pressure area that draws fuel vapors through the orifice and into the fuel flow within the aspirator is created. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153051 | ROLL OVER VALVE - A valve for a fuel tank comprising a housing configured with a float chamber and a disk chamber being in flow communication through an intermediate flow path. The float chamber configured with a valve inlet which is in fluid communication with the fuel tank and a fluid inlet port into the intermediate flow path. The disk chamber configured with a fluid outlet port from said intermediate flow path and a valve outlet and the fluid inlet port is sealable by a sealing member of a float member axially displaceable within the float chamber to selectively facilitate fluid flow to or from the float chamber via the valve, and the fluid outlet port is sealable by a pressure holding member axially displaceable within the disk chamber to selectively facilitate fluid flow into or out of said fluid outlet port. The pressure holding member configured with an under pressure bleed valve displaceable between a sealed position wherein the under pressure bleed valve is sealed, and an open position wherein the under pressure bleed valve is open, providing passage of fluid therethrough. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153052 | DISCHARGE APPARATUS FOR A PUMP - Discharge apparatus for use with a pump the pump including a pump casing ( | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153053 | Latch device - A latch device ( | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153054 | Combinatorial Processing Tool - A combinatorial processing chamber is provided. The processing chamber includes a substrate support rotatable around a central axis. The substrate support has a plurality of subsections operable to be isolated from each other. The plurality of subsections has a rotatable support cell independently controllable from the substrate support. A vacuum source in fluid communication with a gap defined around a peripheral region of the substrate support is provided. The vacuum source is in fluid communication with a peripheral region of each rotatable support cell of the plurality of subsections. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153055 | Vehicle Running Board having Integral Water Tank and Pumping System - A Vehicle Running Board having Integral Water Tank and Pumping System. The device functions as a vehicle running board, and is aesthetically appealing by integrating with the overall body design. In addition, the device has a hollow interior compartment within which liquid, such as water, can be stored. Furthermore, the device includes an integrated, internal pump for providing a pressurized liquid source for utility purposes. One or more ends of the running board compartment may have a see-through window in order to visually verify the liquid level within the interior compartment. Non-skid material may be adhered or embossed on one or more top surfaces of the device in order to aid in safe ingress to and egress from the vehicle. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153056 | COMPOSITE VALVE - A composite valve has a communication path, a second valve port and a pilot passage. First and second valve bodies are arranged to be moved up and down in the same direction, and are away from each other only at a predetermined distance. In the case that a lift amount of the second valve body for a small flow rate control is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, said pilot passage and a first valve port are respectively closed by a pilot valve body and the first valve body, thereby taking a small flow rate control state. In the case that the lift amount of said second valve body goes beyond said predetermined amount, said pilot valve body is moved up by the upward movement of a valve shaft to open said pilot passage, thereby taking a large flow rate control state. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153057 | Compact Two-Way Cartridge Valve Using Combine Flange-Controlled Plate - A compact two-way cartridge valve with combined flanged cover includes combined flanged covers, miniaturized pilot control assemblies and main stage of seated poppet valve, or combined flanged covers and main stage of seated poppet valve, or combined covers and miniaturized pilot assemblies and main stage of seated poppet valve. The present invention can overall realign all the two-way cartridge valve products currently on the market, and innovate new series of MINISO compact two-way cartridge valves in the specifications of 10 mm, 16 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm, and will change the quo-status of hydraulic drive and control system, that is the two-way cartridge valves currently are mainly used for large power or flow situations, and can make two-way cartridge valves applied for medium and small power or flow situations, which are the majority of the market in the hydraulic drive and control system. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153058 | PRESSURE REDUCER - A pressure reducer assembly having a connection fitting for connecting the pressure reducer assembly to a pipe or other water containing element, the connection fitting having a housing with an opening, an inlet exposed to an inlet pressure, an outlet exposed to an outlet pressure, and a separating wall inside the housing for separating the inlet from the outlet and having an opening in the separating wall. A pressure reducer insert extends from the housing opening. The pressure reducer insert is designed in such a way that the pressure effective cross section of the pressure reducer insert which is exposed to the inlet pressure is essentially the same as the pressure effective cross section of the pressure reducer insert in the opening in the separating wall exposed to the inlet pressure. This allows the pressure reducer insert to be made of plastic material. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153059 | HOLDER FOR AT LEAST ONE ELECTRODE IN AN EXHAUST-GAS LINE AND APPARATUS HAVING AT LEAST ONE HOLDER - A holder for at least one electrode, in particular a discharge electrode which is suitable for producing a corona discharge, in an exhaust-gas line, includes a body through which an exhaust gas can flow and at least one electric contact for the at least one electrode. Preferably, the at least one electric contact is integrated into the body. An apparatus for fixing at least one electric electrode in an exhaust-gas line is also proposed. The apparatus has at least one such holder and the apparatus has a particle separator disposed downstream in exhaust gas flow direction. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153060 | GAS MONITORING SYSTEM WITH OXYGEN CONTROL FOR HUMAN LIFE SUPPORT IN ENCLOSED REFUGE SPACES - A gas monitoring and oxygen supply control system, including a flame-proof and explosion proof housing; a gas monitoring sensor system enclosed in said housing, said sensor system including a sensor controller, a plurality of gas sensors, and a CPU; air sampling pipes in fluid communication with said gas sensors and with the atmospheres to be sampled; input sampling ports disposed on said air sampling pipes and exposed to the atmospheres to be sampled; at least one exhaust pipe for venting gases to a select atmosphere outside said housing; flame-proof port assemblies disposed through a wall of said housing separating said sensor system from an outside atmosphere and through which said air sampling pipes and said exhaust pipe are disposed; at least one pump operatively connected to said air sampling pipes so as to provide both suction and exhaust, said pump electronically connected to and controlled by said CPU; a plurality of valves disposed on said air sampling pipes and electronically coupled to and controlled by said CPU; and a transceiver coupled to said CPU and to a feedthrough radio antenna disposed through a side of said housing for communicating bi-directionally with one or more handsets. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153061 | APPARATUS TO FACILITATE DETERMINING PROPER PLACEMENT OF A LIQUID - An apparatus includes means for providing one-way degassing valves to be installed on corresponding containers; means for placing a viscous liquid in each of the plurality of one-way degassing valves to provide a corresponding plurality of installable one-way degassing valves; means for capturing an image of at least a portion of at least some of the plurality of installable one-way degassing valves; and control means for automatically and non-destructively determining for the at least some of the plurality of installable one-way degassing valves, prior to installation on the corresponding containers, by using the image, whether the viscous liquid has been properly placed. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153062 | GAS VALVE WITH FUEL RATE MONITOR - This disclosure relates generally to valves, and more particularly, to gas valve assemblies. In one illustrative but non-limiting example, a valve assembly may include a flow module for sensing one or more parameters of a gas flowing through the fluid path of the gas valve, and may determine a measure that is related to a gas flow through the fluid path. A measure related to a gas flow may include, but is not limited to, a measure of fuel consumption by a device or appliance attached to an output port of the valve assembly. Illustratively, the flow module may include one or more valve controllers in communication with one or more pressure sensors, one or more flow sensors, one or more temperature sensors, one or more valve position sensors, and/or any other suitable sensors as desired. | 2013-06-20 |
| 20130153063 | Hydraulic Fitting For Bulkhead Mounting With Key Shaped Cross Section - A hydraulic fitting is used to fluidly connect hydraulic hoses on opposite sides of a bulkhead of a machine. The bulkhead is clamped between a flange of the hydraulic fitting and a nut. One set of threads of the hydraulic fitting is split by a flat surface to create a cross section with a key shape that is received in only one orientation through a matched key shaped mounting bore in the bulkhead. The key shape interaction prevents the hydraulic fitting from rotating when installed in the bulkhead. | 2013-06-20 |
