| 26th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20140174500 | CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM - A concentrator system having an optical concentrator and a receiver with a carrier substrate and at least one photovoltaic solar cell. The optical concentrator and the receiver are arranged to concentrate incident electromagnetic radiation onto a front side of the solar cell. The solar cell has at least one base and at least one emitter region and at least one metallic base contact structure electrically conductively connected to the base region for external interconnection, and at least one metallic emitter contact structure is electrically conductively connected to the emitter region external contact. The base and emitter contact structures are arranged on the front side of the solar cell. At least one base back-side metallization is provided, and the solar cell has at least one metallic base via structure that extends from the base back-side metallization to the base contact structure for electrically conductive connection by the base via structure. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174501 | ENEGRY CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An energy conversion device includes a holographic lens arranged between a glass slab and the first solar cell. The holographic lens is configured to concentrate a portion of a first component of impinging electromagnetic radiation onto the first solar cell and direct a portion of a second component of the electromagnetic radiation away from the first solar cell. The first solar cell is a back contact solar cell configured to convert the first component of the electromagnetic radiation into electrical energy. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174502 | ZENITHAL ROTATION MODULE FOR ORIENTING SOLAR PANELS - Capable of supporting large radial loads due to heavy panels, with a simplified assembly but without compromise in terms of precision and robustness. It comprises an annular structural casing ( | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174503 | ENERGY CONVERTOR/CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM - The invention relates to an energy convertor/concentrator system ( | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174504 | Solar Concentrator Configuration With Improved Manufacturability and Efficiency - A solar concentrator comprises a pair of concentric reflectors having a spindle toroid geometry for focusing the collected solar radiation into a ring-shaped focal area, as opposed to the “point” or “line” focus of prior art configurations. In a preferred embodiment, each reflector is formed of a plurality of curved petals that are disposed in a contiguous, keystone arrangement that requires no additional fixturing to hold the petals in place. Such an arrangement reduces the weight, complexity and cost of the final solar concentrator structure. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174505 | SOLAR CELL ENCAPSULATING MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The disclosure provides a solar cell encapsulating module including a first substrate, a first encapsulating material layer, a metal particle layer, multiple solar cells, a routing layer, a second encapsulating material layer and a second substrate. The first substrate is formed from a light transmittance material. The first encapsulating material layer is formed on the first substrate. The metal particle layer is formed on the first encapsulating material layer. The solar cells are disposed on the metal particle layer. The routing layer is disposed on the solar cells for being electrically connected to the plurality of solar cells. The second encapsulating material layer is formed on the routing layer. The second substrate is disposed on the second encapsulating material layer. The routing layer is disposed on only one side of the solar cells. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174506 | UNITARY SOLAR ROOF AND GLASS STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a solar roof structure unified with glass, more particularly a solar roof structure unified with glass having transparency at a part where viewing therethrough is required and having a dye-sensitized solar cell panel equipped inside a transparent support, thus being applicable as a power source while ensuring viewability therethrough, and hence being applicable to, for example, an automotive sunroof. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174507 | APPARATUS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION - A photovoltaic power generation apparatus including a photovoltaic power generator; a frame coupled to an edge of the photovoltaic power generator; and a holder coupled to the frame, the frame including a female coupling part coupled to the edge of the photovoltaic power generator, and an inserting part extending from the female coupling part and being inserted in the holder. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174508 | SOLAR MODULE - A solar module is described. The solar module has: i) a carrier layer and, arranged thereon one over another, a first intermediate layer, at least one solar cell, a second intermediate layer, and a front pane; ii) a peripheral edge reinforcement arranged above the front pane; iii) an interspace formed by a peripheral projection of the carrier layer; and iv) a peripheral projection of the peripheral edge reinforcement beyond the front pane, the interspace having a sealant. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174509 | MULTILAYERED POLYOLEFIN-BASED FILMS HAVING A LAYER COMPRISING A CRYSTALLINE BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITE OR A BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITE RESIN - Disclosed are multilayer film structures comprising a layer (B) that comprises a crystalline block copolymer composite (CBC) or a specified block copolymer composite (BC), comprising i) an ethylene polymer (EP) comprising at least 80 mol % polymerized ethylene; ii) an alpha-olefin-based crystalline polymer (CAOP) and iii) a block copolymer comprising (a) an ethylene polymer block comprising at least 80 mol % polymerized ethylene and (b) a crystalline alpha-olefin block (CAOB); and a layer C that comprises a polyolefin having at least one melting peak greater than 1255 C, the top facial surface of layer C in adhering contact with the bottom facial surface of layer B. Such multilayer film structure preferably comprises (A) a seal layer A having a bottom facial surface in adhering contact with the top facial surface of layer B. Such films are suited for use in electronic device (ED) modules comprising an electronic device such as a PV cell. Also disclosed is a lamination process to construct a laminated PV module comprising such multilayer film structures. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174510 | ATTACHMENT MEMBER AND SOLAR CELL ARRAY USING SAME - An attachment member and a solar cell array are disclosed. The attachment member includes a first member; a second member on the first member; and a fixing member that fixes the first and second members. The first member includes a bottom portion; two first side walls facing each other. The second member includes a top portion; two second side walls facing to each other. The first and the second side walls are alternately arranged and face to each other. Each of the first and second side walls comprises an engagement portion. The engagement portion of one of the first side walls adjustably engages in height direction with the engagement portion of one of the second side walls. The engagement portion of the other one of the first side walls adjustably engages in height direction with the engagement portion of the other one of the second side walls. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174511 | Photovoltaic Array Mounting Apparatus, Systems, and Methods - The invention comprises an apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic (PV) module on a surface, comprising a support with an upper surface, a lower surface, tabs, one ore more openings, and a clip comprising an arm and a notch, where the apparatus resists wind forces and seismic forces and creates a grounding electrical bond between the PV module, support, and clip. The invention further comprises a method for installing PV modules on a surface that includes arranging supports in rows along an X axis and in columns along a Y axis on a surface such that in each row the distance between two neighboring supports does not exceed the length of the longest side of a PV module and in each column the distance between two neighboring supports does not exceed the length of the shortest side of a PV module, placing a PV module upon the supports such that each corner of the frame of the PV module rests on a support, and connecting the supports to the PV module by engaging a clip to at least a portion of the frame of the PV module and to the support. The invention further comprises an apparatus for mounting a PV module on a surface, comprising a support with an upper surface, a lower surface, tabs, one or more openings, and a clip comprising an arm and a notch, and a bracket. The invention additionally comprises a method for installing a PV module on a surface that includes arranging supports in rows along an X axis and in columns along a Y axis on a surface such that in each row the distance between two neighboring supports does not exceed the length of the longest side of a PV module and in each column the distance between two neighboring supports does not exceed the length of the shortest side of a PV module, placing a PV module upon the supports such that each corner of the frame of the PV module rests on a support, connecting the supports to the PV module by engaging a clip to at least a portion of the frame of the PV module and to the support, and securing a bracket to a support and to the surface or structure. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174512 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF HOLE BLOCKING LAYER, HOLE BLOCKING LAYER, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ORGANIC THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL PANEL, AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A production method of a hole blocking layer includes: a liquid layer forming step that causes a liquid composition and a surface of a member on which the hole blocking layer is to be formed, to contact with each other thereby forming a liquid layer comprising the liquid composition on the surface of the member on which the hole blocking layer is to be formed, the liquid composition containing a zinc source comprising bis(acetylacetonato)zinc, a complexing agent comprising acetylacetone, and a polar solvent; and a drying step that heats the liquid layer formed by the liquid layer forming step to vaporize the complexing agent and the polar solvent from the liquid layer thereby forming a hole blocking layer comprising zinc oxide on the surface of the member on which the hole blocking layer is to be formed. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174513 | GRAPHENE-BASED MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a transparent chemically functionalized graphene with high electrical conductivity and which is stable in air. It also relates to a method of manufacturing a conductive and transparent graphene-based material. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174514 | METAL OXIDE-CARBONACEOUS HYBRID THIN FILM AND PREPARING METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a metal oxide-carbonaceous hybrid thin film, a preparing method of the metal oxide-carbonaceous hybrid thin film, and a dye-sensitized solar cell using a photoelectrode including the metal oxide-carbonaceous hybrid thin film. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174515 | ION IMPLANTATION OF DOPANTS FOR FORMING SPATIALLY LOCATED DIFFUSION REGIONS OF SOLAR CELLS - Diffusion regions of a solar cell are formed using a blanket layer of film that is doped with dopants of a first conductivity type. Dopants of a second conductivity type are implanted in select regions of the blanket layer of film to form dopant source regions of the second conductivity type. Diffusion regions of the solar cell are formed by diffusing dopants of the first conductivity type and dopants of the second conductivity type from the blanket layer of film into an underlying silicon material. The blanket layer of film may be a P-type dopant source layer doped with boron, with phosphorus being implanted in select regions of the P-type dopant source layer to form N-type dopant source regions in the P-type dopant source layer. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174516 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell includes a crystalline photovoltaic layer, a first impurity region having a first conductivity type and a second impurity region having a second conductivity type in the photovoltaic layer, a third impurity region having the first conductivity type in the first impurity region, a fourth impurity region having the second conductivity type in the second impurity region, a first barrier layer and a second barrier layer contacting the third impurity region and the fourth impurity region, respectively, and a first electrode and a second electrode contacting the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer, respectively. The first impurity region and the second impurity region are spaced apart from each other. The third impurity region and the fourth impurity region have an impurity concentration higher than the first impurity region the second impurity region, respectively. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174517 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a first photoelectric conversion unit based on crystalline semiconductor, a second photoelectric conversion unit on the first photoelectric conversion unit and including a plurality of conversion portions based on amorphous semiconductor, a bonding layer disposed between the first and second photoelectric conversion units to connect the first photoelectric conversion unit to the second photoelectric conversion unit, and electrodes electrically connected respectively to the first and second photoelectric conversion units. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174518 | ENHANCED ADHESION OF SEED LAYER FOR SOLAR CELL CONDUCTIVE CONTACT - Enhanced adhesion of seed layers for solar cell conductive contacts and methods of forming solar cell conductive contacts are described. For example, a method of fabricating a solar cell includes forming an adhesion layer above an emitter region of a substrate. A metal seed paste layer is formed on the adhesion layer. The metal seed paste layer and the adhesion layer are annealed to form a conductive layer in contact with the emitter region of the substrate. A conductive contact for the solar cell is formed from the conductive layer. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174519 | METAL-FOIL-ASSISTED FABRICATION OF THIN-SILICON SOLAR CELL - One embodiment relates to a method of fabricating a solar cell. A silicon lamina is cleaved from the silicon substrate. The backside of the silicon lamina includes the P-type and N-type doped regions. A metal foil is attached to the backside of the silicon lamina. The metal foil may be used advantageously as a built-in carrier for handling the silicon lamina during processing of a frontside of the silicon lamina. Another embodiment relates to a solar cell that includes a silicon lamina having P-type and N-type doped regions on the backside. A metal foil is adhered to the backside of the lamina, and there are contacts formed between the metal foil and the doped regions. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174520 | THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF SAME - A thin film photovoltaic cell has an insulating substrate divided into a plurality of unit cells by alternately forming patterning lines in layers stacked on two faces of the insulating substrate; a rear face electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a transparent electrode layer stacked in order on one face of the insulating substrate accordingly; and a back face electrode layer deposited on the other face of the insulating substrate. The photovoltaic cell further has a first penetrating hole penetrating the insulating substrate to electrically connect the transparent electrode layer and the back face electrode layer; a second penetrating hole penetrating the insulating substrate to electrically connect the rear face electrode layer and the back face electrode layer; and a transparent electrode layer removal portion in which the transparent electrode layer at least in a region surrounding the second penetrating hole is removed by an ultraviolet pulsed laser. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174521 | SURFACE-TEXTURED CONDUCTIVE GLASS FOR SOLAR CELLS, AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF - Disclosed are surface-textured conductive glass for solar cells, and a preparation method and application thereof. In the surface-textured conductive glass for solar cells, a transparent conductive film is coated on a glass substrate, and the upper surface of the transparent conductive film is textured with nano/micro-scopic U-shaped pits uniformly distributed. The preparation method comprises: coating the transparent conductive film by magnetron sputtering, and then absorbing nano/micro-spheres onto the surface of the transparent conductive film as a mask by using an immersion coating method, followed by increasing the thickness of the transparent conductive film in gaps among the nano/micro-spheres by magnetron sputtering, and finally removing the nano/micro-spheres by using an ultrasonic vibration method to realize the large-scale and low-cost production of the conductive glass with nano/microscopic U-shaped surface texture. The conductive glass obtained by the method above has high repeatability, proper U-shaped texture feature size, high distribution uniformity, high production efficiency and low production cost, and thus is suitable for popularization and applications. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174522 | Solar Cell - An embodiment of the present invention provides a solar cell. The solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of finger electrodes, and a plurality of bus electrodes. The finger electrodes are disposed on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The bus electrodes are disposed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate separately. At least one of the bus electrodes includes a plurality of branch electrodes, and the branch electrodes are disposed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate in parallel. An outer side of each of the branch electrodes is connected to at least one of the finger electrodes. This embodiment may help reduce the cost for manufacturing the solar cell. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174523 | SHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Provided are a sheet for a photovoltaic cell, a method of manufacturing the same, and a photovoltaic module. The sheet for a photovoltaic cell having excellent moisture barrier property, weather resistance, moisture resistance, thermal resistance, and light resistance, and the photovoltaic module including the same may be provided. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174524 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, COUNTER ELECTRODE FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, AND ARCHITECTURE - Provided are a counter electrode, which is excellent in electrolytic solution resistance and electrical conductivity, and which is capable of corresponding to an application process carried out by pattern printing during a manufacturing process, a photoelectric conversion element using the counter electrode, and a method for manufacturing the same. A dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion element has a structure in which an electrolyte layer is filled between a porous electrode to which a photosensitizing dye is adsorbed and a counter electrode. The counter electrode includes: a metal counter electrode; a conductive primer layer that contains conductive carbon, and at least one resin selected among a polyamide imide resin, a polyamide resin, and polyimide resin as a binder resin; and a catalyst layer containing conductive carbon and an inorganic binder. The metal counter electrode and the catalyst layer are formed to come into close contact with each other through the conductive primer layer. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174525 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH WRAP THROUGH CONNECTIONS - Known photovoltaic cells with wrap through connections have output terminals of both polarities on its back surface, one of which is coupled to the front surface via the wrap through connections. The invented solar cell is manufactured by creating an emitter layer on the back surface. Electrode material is applied in mutually separate first and second areas on the back surface. The electrode material in the first area contacts the emitter. The second area covers a surrounding of a hole that provides for the connection on the back surface. The electrode material in the second area lies on the emitter and around the second area the emitter is interrupted by a trench. On the front surface a further area of electrode material is applied over the hole. If necessary the electrode material in the second area on the back surface is applied on a supporting surface that is substantially electrically isolated from current flowing laterally through the emitter layer underneath the first area. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174526 | INTERDIGITATED ELECTRODE FORMATION - The disclosed technology generally relates to photovoltaic devices and methods of fabricating photovoltaic devices, and more particularly relates to interdigitated back contact photovoltaic cells and methods of fabricating the same. In one aspect, a method of forming first and second interdigitated electrodes on a semiconductor substrate comprises providing a dielectric layer on the rear surface of the semiconductor substrate. The method additionally comprises providing a metal seed layer on the dielectric layer. The method additionally comprises patterning the metal seed layer by laser ablation, thereby separating it into a first seed layer and a second seed layer with a separation region interposed therebetween, wherein the first seed layer and the second seed layer are interdigitated and electrically isolated from each other. The method further comprises thickening the first seed layer and the second seed layer by plating, thereby forming the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174527 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH BASE METAL BUSS BARS - A photovoltaic cell such as a solar cell is disclosed. The cell comprises (a) a semiconductor substrate having a front surface, (b) one or more anti-reflection coating layers on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate, (c) a plurality of silver-containing fingers in contact with the one or more anti-reflection coating layers and in electrical contact with the semiconductor substrate; and (d) one or more base metal containing buss bars each in contact with the one or more anti-reflection coating layers and the silver-containing fingers. The base metal may be selected from one or more of copper, nickel, lead, tin, iron, indium, zinc, bismuth and cobalt. Methods for making protovoltaic cells with base metal containing buss bars are also disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174528 | FLEXIBLE ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An organic electronic device includes at least an organic-inorganic layered barrier layer, a plastic support, a transparent electrode layer, an organic active layer, a metal electrode layer and an upper sealing member, and contains a strong acid polymer, wherein an n-type oxide semiconductor layer is provided adjacent to the metal electrode layer on the plastic support-side of the metal electrode layer. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174529 | CONDUCTIVE ALUMINUM PASTE AND THE FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF, THE SOLAR CELL AND THE MODULE THEREOF - This present disclosure relates to conductive aluminum paste for fabricating a silicon solar cell. Herein, the conductive aluminum paste is composed of organic carrier, aluminum powder, nano-scale metal particle, and glass frit, wherein the nano-scale metal particle has a particle size distribution D50 in the range from 10 nanometers to 1000 nanometers and the weight percentage of the nano-scale metal particle associated with the conductive aluminum paste is around 0.1 through 10 wt %. Furthermore, the characteristics of the conductive aluminum paste are for reducing the sheet resistance value of the electrode, increasing the adhesion in the silicon solar cell package module, and enhancing the electro-optical conversion efficiency of the silicon solar cell. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174530 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell includes; a substrate; a first electrode disposed on the substrate, and including a first groove formed therein, a semiconductor layer disposed on the first electrode, and including a second groove formed therein, and a second electrode disposed on the semiconductor layer and connected to the first electrode via the second groove, wherein a third groove passing through the first electrode, the semiconductor layer, and the second electrode is formed in a first region, a fourth groove passing through only the semiconductor layer and the second electrode is formed in a second region, and the first region and the second region are alternately disposed along a direction of extension of the third groove. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174531 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL - A solar cell has a collecting electrode formed therein. The collecting electrode is provided with: a main conductive layer that contains copper; and an overcoat layer that covers at least a part of the main conductive layer. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174532 | OPTIMIZED ANTI-REFLECTION COATING LAYER FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Embodiments of the invention include a solar cell and methods of forming a solar cell. Specifically, the methods may be used to form a passivation/anti-reflection layer having desired functional and optical properties on a solar cell substrate. In one embodiment, a method of forming an anti-reflection layer on a solar cell substrate, the method includes flowing a first processing gas mixture into a processing chamber, wherein the first processing gas mixture includes at least a silicon containing gas and a nitrogen containing gas, wherein a ratio by flow volume of the silicon containing gas to the nitrogen containing gas supplied to the first processing gas mixture is controlled at between about 2:1 to about 1:5, applying a source RF power to the processing chamber in the presence of the first processing gas mixture, controlling the process pressure under 100 mTorr, and forming a silicon nitride containing layer on the substrate. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174533 | SOLAR MODULE WITH LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE EDGE SEAL - A solar module with a front support, a back support, and a photovoltaic active material located between the front and back supports. An electrically insulative light transmissive seal is located at the peripheral edges of the front support and back support to electrically isolate the active material from the outer surfaces of the solar module. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174534 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND CONVERTING SOLAR ENERGY - Nanoparticles are used to enhance the light gathering and converting abilities of a photo voltaic (PV) cell. The nanoparticles may be incorporated into a substrate and disposed a desired distance from the PV cell to create a plasmon. The nanoparticles may effect a wavelength shift (e.g., a “red shift”) to better align the wavelength of available light with the sensitivity of the PV cell. The nanoparticles may also be used to trap the light above the PV cell to effect better absorption of the light. The nanoparticles may include composite nanoparticles having, for example, a metallic core and a substantially transparent shell or coating about the core. The nanoparticles may be constructed to provide uniform distribution in a carrier medium. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174535 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT SOLAR ARRAYS - In an example, a solar energy system includes multiple PV modules, multiple reflectors, and a racking assembly. Each of the reflectors is positioned opposite a corresponding one of the PV modules. The racking assembly mechanically interconnects the PV modules and the reflectors to form an interconnected system. The racking assembly defines gaps within the racking assembly and between adjacent PV modules and reflectors. The interconnected system includes multiple contact points associated with the gaps. The gaps and contact points configure the interconnected system to accommodate surface unevenness of an installation surface up to a predetermined surface unevenness. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174536 | Electron Donor-Fullerene Conjugated Molecules for Organic Photovoltaic Cells - A photovoltaic cell has an active area formed electron donor-fullerene conjugated molecules. The electron donor is formed of a polymer, which is conjugated with an electron acceptor, such as fullerene. By conjugating the fullerene, such as C | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174537 | Compound for Organic Electronic Device - The present invention relates to new naphthalene carbodiimide (NTCDI) derivatives, and organic electronic device using the same and especially to an organic solar cell. The new NTCDI derivatives are used as acceptor, electron transport material, and doped electron transport materials. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174538 | NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and an organic electronic device comprising the same. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174539 | ACTUATION SYSTEMS PRINCIPALLY FOR INFLATABLE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - Actuations systems in which pulley systems may be used as redundant (back-up) mechanisms are described. The systems provide mechanical advantage, especially useful when manual input is required to deploy a back-up mechanism. A pulley may be integrated into a clevis, a cable routed about the pulley, and one end of the cable made stationary, causing the pulley to counterbalance approximately twice the input force provided. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174540 | ALD Process Window Combinatorial Screening Tool - Systems and apparatus are described that facilitate the evaluation and characterization of ALD processes as a function of process parameters such as temperature, gas flow rate, and pressure. In some embodiments, systems and apparatus are described that allow the ALD process to be characterized at different pressures in a combinatorial manner. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174541 | ROTARY SHEAR VALVE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Exemplary embodiments are directed to rotary shear valves which include a stator, a rotor defining a cavity extending at least partially therethrough, and a bladder. The rotor is rotatably mounted relative to the stator to create at least one fluidic path therebetween. The bladder comprises a polymer disposed inside the cavity. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods of operating a rotary shear valve. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174542 | DISPOSABLES FOR BLOOD TREATMENT, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A disposable for use in blood treatment including a blood treatment unit and two membrane pumps connected in parallel on one side of the blood treatment unit. The disposable is operable in a single-needle mode, in which the pumps generate a pulsatile flow of blood through the blood treatment unit, and in a double-needle mode, in which the pumps generate an essentially continuous flow of blood through the blood treatment unit. The pumps connect to a supply of treatment fluid such that alternating flows of treatment fluid causes the pumps to generate the desired flows of blood in the single-needle and double-needle modes. The treatment fluid may be used as motive fluid for displacing the blood in the membrane pumps and/or as control fluid for controlling opening and/or closing of upstream and downstream commutation valves in the membrane pumps. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174543 | FAIL OPERATIONAL MODES FOR AN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - Methods for initiating and implementing fail operational modes in an electro-hydraulic system are disclosed. In one step, a plurality of valve assemblies is provided wherein each of the valve assemblies has a pressure sensor and a position sensor in communication with an electronic system controller. The valve assemblies are in fluid communication with a hydraulic actuator, for example a linear actuator or hydraulic motor. In one step, a fault condition with one of the sensors is detected. The method may also include the steps of determining the type and location of the sensor associated with detected fault condition. In another step, an actuator state is determined wherein the actuator is in a passive state or overrunning state. Another step is initiating and implementing one of a plurality of fail operational modes based on the determination of the sensor type and location, and the actuator state. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174544 | VALVE - A valve includes a generally cylindrical housing including first and second end portions that are offset from each other along a longitudinal axis of the generally cylindrical housing. First and second inlet ports are arranged on one of said first or second end portions, and at least one outlet port is arranged on one of said first or second end portions. A disk is disposed in the generally cylindrical housing and is configured to independently control both mixing and flow rate of fluid flowing into at least one of the first and second inlet ports. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174545 | THERMALLY ACTUATED VALVE - A thermally actuated valve is provided herein. The thermally actuated valve includes a valve fitting, a valve body, and a movement control mechanism. The valve fitting includes an active member to selectively activate based on an input. The valve body includes a passive wax member that moves between a passive contraction state and a passive expansion state based on a passive temperature. The movement control mechanism is disposed between the valve fitting and the valve body. The movement control mechanism controls movement of the valve body between an open state and a dosed state based on movement of at least one of the active member and the passive wax member. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174546 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INJECTING A FLUID ADDITIVE INTO A FLUID DISPENSATION SYSTEM - A method for operating a fluid additive control system to inject a fluid additive into a fluid dispensation system is provided. The method includes receiving a first control signal indicating that a fluid dispensation device within the fluid dispensation system is active, and determining a fluid additive quantity based upon the identity of the fluid dispensation device. The method also includes activating a fluid additive injection system, where the fluid additive dispensation system injects the fluid additive into the fluid dispensation system in response to the activation. The method further includes receiving a second control signal from the fluid additive injection system when the fluid additive quantity for the zone has been injected into the fluid dispensation system, and deactivating the fluid additive dispensation system in response to the second control | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174547 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AN ERROR IN THE MEASUREMENT OF A WATER LEVEL IN A WASHING MACHINE - An apparatus for detecting an error in the measurement of a water level in a washing machine includes a water level sensor measuring a water level in a washing tub; a water supply and drain device supplying water to the washing tub or discharging water from in the washing tub; and a control unit controlling the water supply and drain device to adjust the water level in the washing tub, and detecting a measurement error of the water level sensor based on a water level change measured by the water level sensor while the water level is adjusted. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174548 | ADDITIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAID SYSTEM - An additive delivery system including a tank for storing an additive, an active component, and a controller connected to the component, wherein the controller is adapted to determine a value representative of temperature of the additive in the system based on an electrical characteristic of a part inside the component, or inside the controller, wherein the part has a further function next to the temperature estimation function in normal operation of the additive delivery system. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174549 | PROPORTIONAL FLOW CONTROL OF A FLUID PUMP ASSEMBLY - A pump control assembly having a flow control assembly disposed between the first end of a load sensing valve and a fluid pump is disclosed. The flow control assembly may include an orifice, a first valve assembly, and a second valve assembly. When the first valve assembly is in an open position and the second valve assembly is in a first position, fluid passing through the orifice is directed to a fluid reservoir and to the load sensing valve. When the first valve assembly is in a closed position and the second valve assembly is in a second position, all fluid passing through the orifice is directed to the load sensing valve. An electronic controller can be configured to transmit an output current to the first and second valve assemblies in response to an operational parameter of a prime mover supplying power to the fluid pump. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174550 | FAULT ISOLATION & DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES FOR ELECTROHYDRAULIC VALVES - A method for isolating a fault or blocked work port in an electro-hydraulic system is disclosed. In one step, a system pump is set to a first predetermined pressure and a valve assembly is commanded to a center position. In another step, the center position of the valve is recorded. In one step, the valve assembly is opened to place a work port associated with the valve in fluid communication with the pump, after which a first end position of the valve, a first work port pressure, and a first pump supply pressure are recorded. In another step, the valve assembly is opened to place the work port to a tank reservoir, after which a second end position of the valve and a fluid pressure associated with the work port are recorded. The recorded and measured data can then be analyzed to identify the fault condition or blocked work port. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174551 | Variable Gas Pressure Regulator - A variable gas pressure regulator comprises a throttling valve regulating the fluid flow between a high-pressure fluid inlet and a regulated space fluidly connected to a fluid outlet, a high-pressure solenoid commanded to control fluid flow between the fluid inlet and a control space and a low-pressure solenoid commanded to control fluid flow between the control space and the regulated space. The regulator achieves a variable pressure at the regulator outlet by commanding the two solenoids to control the pressure in the control space relative to the regulated space. The regulator further comprises a lock-off valve which is controlled by the action of the low-pressure solenoid and of the high-pressure solenoid based on the relative pressure difference between the control space and the regulated space. The lock-off valve seals the passage between the fluid inlet and the regulated space. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174552 | SUBSEA PRESSURE REGULATOR - A pressure regulator includes a regulator body, and a piston slidably disposed in the regulator body, wherein an end of the piston extends axially beyond an end of the regulator body and is exposed to an external pressure. A method of regulating pressure includes providing a pressure regulator having a piston slidably disposed in a regulator body, wherein an end of the piston extends beyond an end of the regulator body and is exposed to an external pressure, applying external pressure on the end of the piston, and outputting a regulated working fluid pressure from the pressure regulator. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174553 | CARTRIDGE FOR ONE-WAY VALVE - A cartridge for a one-way valve, having the shape of an elongated body comprising a first portion, which supports the one-way valve and by means of which it enters a delivery duct, and a second portion, from which a grip portion for the extraction of the cartridge protrudes and remains outside the delivery duct. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174554 | Robust Quick-Connection Mechanism For Use With Valve Actuator Assemblies and Linearly Actuated Valves and Related Methods - Apparatus and methods for connecting a linear actuating mechanism of an actuator to a valve stem of a linearly actuated valve, are provided. An example of an apparatus can include an elongate valve stem member of a valve, an extension member of a linear actuating mechanism, a locking cap member, and a locking member insertable into the locking cap member for locking the valve stem member with the extension member through employment of the locking cap member. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174555 | PIPE SHUT-OFF DEVICE AND APPARATUS HAVING SAME FOR THE EMERGENCY SUPPLY OF COOLANT TO THE FUEL RODS ARRANGED IN THE REACTOR VESSEL OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - A pipeline shut-off device ( | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174556 | Automatic faucets - An automatic faucet includes a housing constructed to receive at least one water inlet conduit and having a spout for delivering water. The automatic faucet includes a valve module, a sensor module, a battery module, a turbine module, and a control module. The valve module includes a valve controlled by an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the spout. The sensor module is constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user. The control module is constructed to control opening and closing of the valve by providing signals to the electromagnetic actuator. The control module is also constructed to receive sensor data from the sensor module and execute a sensing algorithm. The control module is also constructed to execute a power management algorithm for managing electrical power generated by the water turbine and provided to and from the battery. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174557 | Stagnant Fuel Thermal Insulation System - A method and apparatus for insulating a fluid line in a container configured to contain a fluid. The apparatus comprises a container, a fluid line in the container, and a tube. The container is configured to contain a fluid. The tube is placed around the fluid line in the container to form a channel around a first portion of the fluid line. The tube is configured to contain the fluid from the container in the channel and to prevent a first flow of the fluid between the container and the channel except through a number of ends of the tube. The tube is further configured to reduce a second flow of the fluid within the channel such that the fluid in the channel insulates the fluid line. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174558 | INFLATABLE PROJECTION SURFACE FOR A TRANSPORTATION MEANS - A supply channel for a means of transportation is provided. The supply channel comprises a fluid line, an inflatable projection element having an opening and a pressure sensor which is configured for determining a pressure difference between an internal pressure in the projection element and an ambient pressure. The inflatable projection element is connected to the fluid line via the opening. The projection element is configured for being transferred from a compressed state to an inflated state by filling it with fluid from the fluid line. The projection element provides a predetermined projection surface in the inflated state. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174559 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMISSIONING POWER PLANTS - An apparatus and method for commissioning steam turbine generator power plants to advance the cleanliness of the complete steam cycle by the conditioned discharge of steam to the plant surface condenser. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174560 | BYPASS SEAL FOR ROTARY REGENERATIVE AIR PREHEATERS - A rotary seal system is disclosed for an air circulating system. The rotary seal system includes a rotary shell having one or more air circulation chambers. The system includes a plurality of stationary, flexible seal bodies arranged in an angled fashion operatively coupled about opposing circumferential edges of the rotor shell to maintain separation between the one or more air circulation chambers. In one embodiment, a helical ramp disposed in at least one of the plurality of stationary, flexible seal bodies provides internal realignment of the flexible seal bodies. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174561 | METHOD OF PRODUCING ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER, ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER PRODUCED BY THE METHOD AND FLUID CONTROLLER HAVING THE ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER - An ultrasonic flowmeter includes a measurement pipe through which a fluid flows, and two ultrasonic transceivers provided on outer side portions of the measurement pipe so as to be spaced apart from each other in an axis direction. In the method of producing the ultrasonic flowmeter, fabricating the measurement pipe in advance is fabricated, and then is set in a mold as an insert. Two transmitting bodies are formed by insert molding on the outer side portions of the measurement pipe so as to be spaced apart from each other in the axis direction, so that the two transmitting bodies are integral with the measurement pipe. The two ultrasonic transceivers are mounted on the two transmitting bodies, respectively. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174562 | CONTROL PILOT VALVE APPARATUS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174563 | INTERNAL PILOT TYPE PRESSURE REGULATOR - An internal pilot type pressure regulator | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174564 | Valve Module - Valve module for influencing a fluid supply of a fluid-operated load, comprising a valve housing with a valve chamber being connected to an inlet port and an outlet port and a pilot chamber being connected to an operating port, comprising a valve member which is movably adjustable between a blocking position and a release position and further comprising an actuator which is motion-coupled to the valve member, wherein a position of the actuator and the valve member can be set as a function of a pressure applied to the pilot chamber, and further comprising a sensor device for detecting a position of the valve member and/or the actuator along a movement axis, and the sensor device comprises an electric coil arrangement which forms a ring around at least one fluid port from the group comprising the operating port, the inlet port and the outlet port. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174565 | DISC ASSEMBLY WITH BRANCH HOLE FOR FLUID FLOW CONTROL DEVICE - A disc assembly for a fluid flow control device includes an annular disc member, a disc holder, a relief bore, at least one branch passage, and an annular recess formed in the disc holder. The relief bore is formed in a first side of the disc holder along a central axis of the assembly. The annular recess is formed in the first side of the disc holder and is disposed coaxially with the relief bore for accommodating at least a portion of the annular disc member. The at least one branch passage is formed in the disc holder and provides fluid communication between the relief bore and the annular recess such that during use pressurized fluid that accumulates in the annular recess between the disc member and the disc holder can be relieved through the relief bore via the branch passage. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174566 | Excess Pressure Safety Relief Valve - A liquid pressure control valve includes at least one O-ring seal mounted, in a first sealing position, on a sealing section of a first component thereof to seal a junction between that first component and a second component which junction controls a bleed passage between. The first component is threadingly engaged within the second component. The valve includes a chamber intended to contain liquid up to a required pressure during operation of the valve. The valve includes at least one annular impingement element mounted about a reduced diameter section, relative to the sealing section, of the first component and adjacent thereto with the impingement element. The impingement element includes a bore that tapers away from the O-ring seal, whereby with a pressure in excess of the required pressure acting on the O-ring it will be compressed at least partly into the bore of the impingement element and away from the O ring's first sealing position to take up a second non-sealing position and, with release of the excess pressure, return to its first sealing position. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174567 | LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) BOMBE VALVE APPARATUS - An LPG bombe valve apparatus includes a valve body, a check valve, a cam, a cam rod and a converting mechanism. More specifically, the valve body is disposed in an LPG bombe and having a fuel channel therein for discharging fuel supplied from an LPG line to the LPG bombe. The check valve is disposed in the fuel channel, with one end supported by an elastic member to be pressed to close the fuel channel. The cam is disposed within the check valve, and the cam rod connects the cam with the check valve and controls opening/closing of the check valve in accordance with rotation of the cam. A converting mechanism has both ends connected to the cam and a float of the LPG bombe converting vertical motion of the float into rotational motion of the cam. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174568 | DRAFT BEER SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for measuring a keg for beer is disclosed. The keg has a tap opening at its top and a recessed cavity at its bottom. The recess is defined in part by an inside wall around the bottom of the keg. The measuring device disclosed may have an mountable/unmountable housing adapted to be installed to the keg by being mounted on the bottom of the keg at least in part in the recessed cavity. The measuring device disclosed may have a weight sensor on the housing for sensing the weight of the keg. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174569 | DISHWASHER, IN PARTICULAR DOMESTIC DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a wash container for items to be washed and configured to conduct at least water during operation, and a fluid line system having an inlet valve defined by a center line and configured for direct or indirect connection of a water inlet line from a water supply network. Disposed below the wash container is a base support having an outer wall provided with a cutout. The inlet valve is secured by a support part which is lockable in the cutout and has at least one externally open locking holder, into which the inlet valve is lockable and secured therein non-movably in an axial direction. The externally open locking holder is aligned in such a manner that the center line of an inlet of the inlet valve runs at an angle between >0° and <90° in relation to a lower face of the base support. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174570 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - In a hydraulic pressure supply apparatus for an automatic transmission having hydraulic pressure supply destinations comprising at least three hydraulic actuators different from one another in required hydraulic pressure and a lubrication system, there are provided with at least three, actually five, hydraulic pumps, at least three, actually five, regulator valves capable of regulating hydraulic pressures delivered from the hydraulic pumps to values corresponding to the respective required pressures to be supplied to the hydraulic pressure supply destinations, and the selector valves installed between the hydraulic pumps and the regulator valves, wherein the operation of the selector valves is controlled to connect the hydraulic pumps to the regulator valves in accordance with the flow rates required by five hydraulic pressure supply destinations comprising the hydraulic actuators and the lubrication system. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174571 | LPG BOMBE APPARATUS - An LPG bomb apparatus is provided, including: a fuel charging unit formed on a LPG bomb; a fuel conduit through which fuel flows from the fuel charging unit to a fuel pump; a first check valve that is formed on the fuel conduit inside the LPG bomb and sucks the fuel with a pressure of the fuel pump; and a second check valve that is formed on the fuel conduit inside the LPG bomb, is spaced apart from the first check valve, and discharges the fuel to be charged by the fuel charging unit to the LPG bomb. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174572 | TANK SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A tank system for a motor vehicle, the tank system having a tank, a reservoir arranged in the tank, at least one supply line which fluidically connects the reservoir to the tank, and an extraction unit which is adapted to extract fuel from the reservoir via an engine feed line and deliver the fluid to a drive unit of the motor vehicle. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174573 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPRESSING FUEL EVAPORATIVE GAS EMISSION - A purge solenoid valve is opened to introduce an atmospheric pressure into a fuel tank, the purge solenoid valve is closed to operate a negative pressure pump, and set an internal pressure of the tank to a reference pressure Pb. Then, a changeover valve is closed, and the purge solenoid valve is opened to cause a canister to communicate with an intake passage. Further, the changeover valve is opened, and the purge solenoid valve is closed. Then, a first tank internal pressure Po is detected and subtracted from the reference pressure Pb. If a calculated first pressure deviation ΔPo is larger than a first threshold ΔP | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174574 | Valve apparatus for high pressure gas containers - A valve apparatus is comprised of a solenoid valve, a manual valve, a pressure relief device, a check valve, an excess flow shut-off device, and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is arranged inside the tank in an ambient atmosphere. The sealing member is prevented from falling off from the recess by a floating seal structure. The sealing effectiveness is improved by employing a double seal configuration and also by a smooth surface roughness. A high pressure seal structure is presented. The improved pressure relief device design for 75 MPa application has been presented. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174575 | WHEATSTONE BRIDGE CHECK VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A device is disclosed that may include a spool valve having a first connector and a second connector and a spool movable for controlling flow between the first connector and the second connector, regardless of direction of flow through the spool valve. A pilot valve having an inlet and an outlet develops a command pressure. A feedback circuit having an inlet and an outlet develops a feedback pressure. The spool valve may be responsive to the command pressure and the feedback pressure. A fluid rectifier circuit is provided to connect the higher pressure of the first connector and second connector to the pilot valve inlet and feedback circuit inlet, and connect the other of the first connector and second connector to the pilot valve outlet and feedback circuit outlet. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174576 | SHUT-OFF TRIM INCLUDING SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVE - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174577 | CONNECTOR - A fluidic connector including a connecting element and a mated connecting element wherein the connecting element includes a body defining a flow channel, a locking device for axially locking the body with a body of the mated element and a sealing ring that is displaced between a closed position, when the connector is in uncoupled configuration, and an open position wherein fluid can flow in the connector and wherein the sealing ring includes a housing that receives a coupling member which in a first position attaches the body of the connecting element with the sealing ring in the closed position, and which in a second position attaches the body of the mated connecting element with the sealing ring in the open position. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174578 | NEEDLE FREE CONNECTOR WITH A COLLAPSIBLE RESILIENT MEMBRANE FITTING AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A needle free connector for fluid passage having a valve body with a first port; a second port; a hollow resilient membrane disposed in the valve body and having: a first end and a second end is disclosed. A flank is provided and extends between the first end and the second end fitting with the internal surface of the valve body. A slit of the first end is closed when the first end is disposed in the first port or opened when the first end is pushed into the valve body. The disclosure also proposes a drug recipient including a bottle or a bag designed to store drug and the needle free connector. The disclosure offers a needle free connector with a slitted resilient membrane having reduced priming volume. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174579 | Faucet Assemblies - In an illustrative embodiment, a faucet assembly includes a faucet housing; a faucet spout carried by the faucet housing; at least one water valve disposed in fluid communication with the faucet spout; at least one delivery conduit disposed in fluid communication with the at least one water valve; and at least one magnetic faucet mount assembly including at least one faucet housing connector element carried by the faucet housing and at least one sink connector element adapted for engaging the sink, the at least one faucet housing connector element and the at least one sink connector element magnetically engaging each other. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174580 | Fuel Filling Device for a Ship and a Fuel Cap Thereof - A fuel filling device includes a fuel pipe seat having a filling port and a fuel pipe in communication with the filling port. Three engagement portions are formed on an inner peripheral face of the fuel pipe. A fuel cap includes a body and an operative portion mounted to the body. Three tracks are formed on an outer periphery of the body. Each track includes a front, lower end and a rear, higher end having a stop. An entrance is defined in front of the front, lower end of each track. The fuel cap is inserted into the fuel pipe with the engagement portions respectively received in the entrances of the tracks. The fuel cap is rotated in a locking direction. The tracks move relative to the engagement portions until the engagement portions are stopped by the stops of the tracks, and the fuel cap is in a locking position. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174581 | EXHAUST PIPE COVER STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - An exhaust pipe cover structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle allows an exhaust pipe cover to be easily positioned and attached even in the case of attaching the exhaust pipe cover to an exhaust pipe attached to an engine. Boss portions each having an internal thread through which an exhaust pipe cover is fastened are provided on a lateral surface of an exhaust pipe. Hooking holes capable of being hooked on the boss portions with play are integrally provided on the inner side of the exhaust pipe cover. In a state where the hooking portions are hooked on the boss portions, part of the boss portions is viewable through attaching holes of the exhaust pipe covet | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174582 | INTEGRATED HVAC CASE AND PIPE RETENTION FEATURE - A heating, ventilation, and air cooling (HVAC) assembly including a blower subassembly and an HVAC subassembly. The blower subassembly includes a first heater core pipe retention member. The HVAC subassembly includes a second heater core pipe retention member. The first and the second heater core pipe retention members are configured to secure at least one heater core pipe therebetween. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174583 | Linepipe with cermet internal liner - A linepipe with cermet internal liner includes: a base pipe; a cermet layer comprising corundum and titanium; and an alloy layer comprising chromium, nickel and iron; wherein the cermet layer and the alloy layer are respectively provided on an internal wall of the base pipe from inside out along a radial direction thereof. From inside out, the cermet layer includes: anα-Al | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174584 | Open ended industrial pipe cap for smaller diameter pipes - An open ended cap for an industrial pipe is provided, comprising a flexible tubular body having first and second open ends, the first end having an inwardly-extending radial rim serving as an abutment surface for a pipe when inserted into the end cap, the rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap, and a detachable finger grip member, with the finger grip member being connected to a tear strip extending downwardly along at least a portion of the longitudinal extent of the tubular body, the rim having a gap within at least a portion thereof across which the finger grip member extends, and the finger grip member including a gripping portion extending into the interior of the open first end and adjacent to a portion of the rim. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174585 | Protective Textile Sleeve Having High Edge Abrasion Resistance and Method of Construction - A textile sleeve for protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes both monofilament and multifilament yarns woven in both warp and fill directions. The warp monofilaments provide the sleeve with increased abrasion resistance, while the warp multifilaments provide the sleeve with increased flexibility and coverage protection to protect elongate members within a cavity of the sleeve. The fill monofilaments provide the sleeve with increased abrasion resistance and the fill multifilaments provide the sleeve with increased flexibility and coverage protection. The method includes weaving the warp and fill yarns in one of an open or closed wall construction. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174586 | Fabric strap with soft side edges - The present invention relates to an integrally woven fabric strap having a soft edge on one or both longitudinal sides. The soft edge of the strap comprises spandex covered warp yarns which are thinner than the counterpart warps in the main body of the strap and also has a less dense weaving pattern for reducing weft exposure on the edge warp. Both these technical features contribute to the effect of softness and smoothness of the side edges. With the soft edge, the strap of this invention can find various applications in the underwear industry, as it causes no discomfort despite it is in close contact with the skin and has frequent movement causing frictions thereon during the course of daily wearing. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174587 | HAND-HELD BATTERY POWERED CENTER PUNCH BAND CLAMP TOOL - A battery powered banding tool is adapted with a punch for use in tightening and securing center punch type band clamps. A hand-held electrically powered drill is configured for rotationally driving a band tensioner mounted thereto. The band tensioner includes a gear box, and a mount including a generally U-shaped rigid strap which engages the rear of the driving tool to secure the gear box. The gear box contains a worm gear axially coupled to the chuck for powered driven rotation thereby. The worm gear is in intermeshing relation with a winder gear disposed within the gear box and configured for rotation about an axis disposed generally perpendicular to the worm gear axis. A winder, defining a band-receiving slot, is affixed to the winder gear and rotationally driven thereby. A punch assembly, defining a band-receiving slot, is disposed in forwardly spaced aligned relation with the winder. The punch assembly includes a pivotal punch that functions to allow the user to lock a center punch band clamp by deforming the band within the confines of the band buckle upon impact. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174588 | CONTAMINATED HYDROGEN CHARGING PREVENTING SYSTEM - A contaminated hydrogen charging preventing system that prevents contaminated hydrogen from being supplied to a vehicle. In particular, a sensor that is disposed in a charging pipe that charges a hydrogen tank of a vehicle with senses/detects contaminates in the hydrogen. Upon sensing contaminated hydrogen, a controller configured to control a cutoff valve is controlled to close charging pipe so that the contaminated hydrogen cannot be supplied to the vehicle. In addition, a hydrogen charging station may also terminate the flow of hydrogen to a dispenser based upon receiving contaminated hydrogen information from the controller within the vehicle. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174589 | CONTAINER FILLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods are provided for controlling flow of a flowable material. The flowable material passes from a product supply through one or more valves which are coupled to a controller. The controller is also coupled to one or more sensors operable to generate a signal indicating whether flowable product is present or not present at a specific level within a container. The controller is programmed to operate the valves based on signals received from the sensors. The sensors may be associated with the feed container and used to control metering of flowable product out of the feed container, or they may be associated with a container and used to control filling of the container with flowable product. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174590 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BUFFERING PARENTERAL SOLUTIONS - A system for transferring solutions from a first cartridge into a second cartridge comprises a cartridge holder, a plunger driver, and a cartridge connector. The cartridge connector carries a transfer needle and an exhaust needle. The cartridge holder positions the first cartridge against the cartridge connector so that the transfer needle penetrates the first cartridge septum. The second cartridge is removably inserted into another end of the cartridge connector so that both the transfer needle and the exhaust needle penetrate the second cartridge septum. The plunger driver is disposed to advance a plunger on the first cartridge to transfer solution from the first cartridge into the second cartridge thus displacing solution from the second cartridge through the exhaust needle. The cartridge connector includes a sealed interior waste chamber for receiving the solution from the second cartridge. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174591 | DOPANT FUNNEL FOR LOADING AND DISPENSING DOPANT - A dopant funnel for loading dopant pellets into a dispenser tube of a dopant dispenser is disclosed. The dopant funnel has a cup connected through a restrictor to a shaft. The cup holds random oriented dopant pellets. The restrictor meters the amount and orientation of dopant pellets being removed from the cup. The shaft is in alignment with the restrictor for delivering dopant pellets from the cup to the dispenser tube. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174592 | FILLING OF STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH A COMPRESSED MEDIUM - A method and an arrangement for filling a second storage container with compressed hydrogen or helium from a first storage container are described, wherein the first and the second storage containers are connected via at least one line, in which at least one valve is disposed. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174593 | Method for Filling a Tank with Pressurized Gas - Method for filling a tank with pressurised gas, the method comprising:
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| 20140174594 | FILLING CONNECTOR, CONTAINER, FILLING METHOD AND FILLING NOZZLE - Filling connector comprising a body ( | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174595 | Color Dispensing System and Method - A paint creation and dispensing system includes a variety of components for creating paint of a selected color and paint type and for processing payment for the paint. The system may be configured to receive a color selection in a variety of ways including through customer selection and via an electronic color reader (portable or stationary). The paint system may allow a customer to obtain an amount (e.g., a sample or a full gallon) of paint without help from a store employee or other personnel. In one or more arrangements, the paint system may be networked so that a customer may pre-order paint, upload color selections, make a payment, and or order additional supplies of paint or other products based on the color chosen for final painting. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174596 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174597 | FILLING MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH A PASTEURIZED LIQUID - A filling machine for filling a container with a liquid having a gas line, a liquid supply line connectable to a liquid tank and at least one filling device. The filling device having an inlet communicating with the liquid supply line, a lower outlet and a gas port communicating with the gas line. A differential pressure sensor is connected to the gas line and the liquid supply line to determine a feedback value defined by the pressure difference between the lines. The gas line communicates with a gas tank that is separated from the liquid supply line and connected to a pressurized gas source. The gas tank is also connected to a discharge opening via valves controlled by an electronic control unit that brings the pressure difference between the liquid supply line and the gas line to a set-point corresponding to the feedback value. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174598 | DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT AT LEAST ONE MEASUREMENT AND FOR TAKING MILK SAMPLES FROM A MILKING MACHINE - The invention relates to a device for carrying out at least one measurement and for removing milk samples from a milking machine, through which milk can flow and which comprises an air separation device, a measurement device, a sample removal device and a channel that is open to the top. According to the invention, the air separation device is designed to separate the milk from air with which the milk is mixed. The measurement device is arranged downstream of the air separation device. It is connected to the air separation device by a first milk outlet opening of the air separation device and designed to carry out one or more measurements with the milk flowing through the device. The sample removal device is designed to supply milk to a sample container. The channel open to the top is arranged upstream of the measurement device and is designed to receive at least a part of the milk which was separated from the air with which said milk was mixed in the air separation device and to direct said milk so that it flows at least partially to the sample removal device. | 2014-06-26 |
| 20140174599 | FUEL AND LUBRICATION TRUCK PLATFORM - A fuel and lubricant refueling vehicle is described. The vehicle has a centralized control panel for monitoring and operating the fuel and lubricant delivery systems. The control panel is operable from ground level. The vehicle is capable of delivering fuels and/or lubricants at 300 gallons per minute. In addition, the vehicle is capable of storing a variety of different fuels and lubricants for servicing multiple types of equipment and work vehicles. The vehicle also has a power generator that supplies 50 cubic feet per minute of air flow to the motor pump assembly of the fuel and lubricant delivery systems. | 2014-06-26 |
