| 26th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20100163060 | Apparatus and Method of Inhibiting Perianal Tissue Damage - A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163061 | MAGNETS WITH VARYING MAGNETIZATION DIRECTION AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH MAGNETS - A permanent magnet in which the magnetization direction varies with location to optimize or restrict a magnetic field property in a selected direction at a selected point. The magnetic field property may be, for example, the transverse magnetic field, axial magnetic field, axial gradient of the transverse magnetic field, transverse gradient of the transverse magnetic field, axis gradient of the axial magnetic field, transverse gradient of the axial magnetic field, the product of the transverse magnetic field and the transverse gradient of the transverse magnetic field, the product of the transverse magnetic field and the axial gradient of the transverse magnetic field, the product of the axial magnetic field and the transverse gradient of the axial magnetic field, or the product of the axial magnetic field and the axial gradient of the axial magnetic field. The magnet may be formed of one or more segments in which the magnetization direction varies smoothly and continuously, or the magnet may be formed of a plurality of segments in which the magnetization direction is constant. A method of making and using such magnets is also disclosed. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163062 | Smokeless Tobacco Articles - Tobacco articles having tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco articles can provide tobacco to an adult consumer in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to furnish tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. The tobacco can be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163063 | Article Including Identification Information for Use in an Electrically Heated Smoking System - A smoking article includes identification information encoded on the smoking article. The smoking article can be used with an electrically heated smoking system having a detector for detecting the smoking article and distinguishing the smoking article from other articles based on the identification information. A cleaning article includes identification information encoded on the cleaning article. The cleaning article cleans an electrically heated smoking system having a detector for detecting the cleaning article and distinguishing the cleaning article from other articles based on the identification information. An electrically heated smoking system for receiving an article configured for use with the smoking system includes: a cavity for receiving the article having identification information encoded thereon, a heating element, a power supply, electrical hardware, and a detector capable of detecting the presence of the article in the cavity and distinguishing the article from other articles based on the identification information. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163064 | TEMPLATED CARBON MONOLITHIC TUBES WITH SHAPED MICRO-CHANNELS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for forming an article with template shaped channels by (a) mixing a precursor with a fibrous template, (b) forming the mixture into a pre-determined shape, (c) curing the mixture to form a precursor composite, (d) carbonizing the precursor composite, and (e) decomposing the fibrous template to yield a shaped carbon article with template shaped channels. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163065 | Connectable Cigarette Filter - A connectable cigarette filter comprises a mouthpiece and a plurality of, or one to two, or two to three filter units connected with the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is an inclined cylindrical body centrally provided with a stepped aperture. The stepped aperture has a front section formed as a sloped cavity. The inclined cylindrical body has a rear section whose outer surface is provided with a pair of planes. The filter unit is a stepped cylindrical body with a stepped through-hole comprising a large-diameter through-hole and a small-diameter through-hole. The front section of the stepped through-hole is formed as a sloped counterbore. The stepped cylindrical body has a rear section formed as a small-diameter, sloped cylindrical body which is shaped and sized according to the sloped counterbore, so that the small-diameter, sloped cylindrical body of one filter unit is insertable into the sloped counterbore of another filter unit. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163066 | Ventilated wig stand and system - The present invention, innovate in a wig stand with holes at its walls and a inner fan positioned to draw fresh air from outside the stand throughway inside of the stand through a holes in the walls of the stand in order to pass through the wig hairs placed on the stand. Fan could be suspended in hollow of wig stand or in sidewall of lower portion of wig stand. The inner parts of the stand have an access to the user, for the purpose of parts treatments. The wig stand is optionally connected to system that controlled the fan operation, and optionally makes it a safe to be operated in the day of Shabbat for the religious Jewish people. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163067 | Hair grooming device with biological coatings - A comb or brush having a first biological agent such as tourmaline coated on at least the length of the teeth of the comb or the bristles of the brush, and a second biological agent such as silver coated on the tips of the teeth of the comb or the bristles of the brush. In an embodiment the frame of the comb or base of the brush are coated with the same agent as applied to the teeth or bristles, respectively. In a further embodiment the teeth of the comb have a round cross-sectional shape to facilitate movement through tangled hair. The teeth may be formed integrally with the frame of the comb or formed separately and attached to the frame. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163068 | NAIL VARNISH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE POLYSACCHARIDE ESTER OR ALKYL ETHER AND AT LEAST ONE PLANT RESIN - A subject-matter of the present invention is a nail varnish comprising a solvent medium composed of one or more solvents of plant origin, at least one polysaccharide ester or alkyl ether and at least one plant resin. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163069 | HAIR-INCREASING DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A hair increasing device | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163070 | METHOD FOR STRAIGHTENING KERATINOUS FIBRES USING HEATING MEANS AND AN AMIDE - The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one cyclic or linear amide, (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163071 | SILICONE AND SILOXANE-BASED IMPREGNATED COATING AND POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR CONDITIONING - The present disclosure generally relates to a personal care device comprising an immiscible conditioning composition formed by combining a hydrophilic matrix, such as a polymeric material, and a hydrophobic conditioning agent. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a personal care device comprising a hydrophilic matrix, such as a polymeric material, and a hydrophobic conditioning agent dispersed therein, such as a silicone or a siloxane-based agent suitable for transferring from the device surface, and more particularly the matrix surface, to hair or skin surfaces in contact therewith. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163072 | Dental Floss Holder - The utility model of a dental floss holder concerns a device to handle dental floss to clean the spaces between the teeth consisting of two interconnected but easily separable holder portions: Portion 1—U shape supporter is provided with a U supporter ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163073 | MEDICAL CLEANING TOOL - A medical cleaning tool ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163074 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING INSTRUMENT CHANNELS - A device for cleaning channels including a rod-shaped carrier element, at least one cleaning element that is connected with the carrier element, and at least one additional cleaning element that can be detached from the carrier element. A method for cleaning instrument channels wherein the cleaning device is moved in the axial direction in the instrument channel as far as an end point; after reaching the end point the cleaning device is moved back in the opposite axial direction in the instrument channel. Owing to the reverse motion of the cleaning device, the detachable cleaning element is released from the carrier element and thereafter is no longer part of the cleaning process of the previously cleaned instrument channel and can no longer soil the channel. The device and method removes from the instrument channel the substances that are to be removed and produces an efficient and good cleaning result. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163075 | METHOD FOR THERMAL DEBURRING - In the thermal deburring of work pieces, sensitive surfaces are provided with a removable surface protection. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163076 | Method for Machine-Washing Dishes - Method for machine-washing dishes comprising at least one wash or rinse cycle wherein the dishes are washed in each wash or rinse cycle with an aqueous washing liquor that, for multiple wash or rinse cycles, is at least partially replaced between wash or rinse cycles, wherein
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| 20100163077 | TREATING APPARATUS, TREATING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Disclosed is a treating apparatus capable of improving the throughput during successive processing of target objects without a bad influence on the target objects. The disclosed treating apparatus includes an extendable liquid treating mechanism, and a common handling unit for handling one target object and another target object in order. The treating apparatus includes a recipe producing unit for producing a recipe having a rinsing liquid treatment and a common handling. When one common handling for handling one target object by the common handling unit and another common handling for handling another target object by the common handling unit are temporally overlapped with each other, the recipe producing unit extends the extendable liquid treatment for another target object, and shifts another common handling to an extent that the extendable liquid treatment is extended, thereby avoiding the temporal overlapping of one common handling with another common handling. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163078 | SPINNER AND METHOD OF CLEANING SUBSTRATE USING THE SPINNER - A method includes spinning a semiconductor wafer about an axis normal to a major surface of the wafer. The wafer is translated in a direction parallel to the major surface with an oscillatory motion, while spinning the wafer. A material is sprayed from first and second nozzles or orifices at respective first and second locations on the major surface of the wafer simultaneously while spinning the wafer and translating the wafer. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163079 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING A WINDOW OR LENS - In a device ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163080 | Thermal fluid stimulation unit - A reservoir cleaning, treating and/or stimulation system allows the operator to control the speed and pressure of delivery of the treating fluid into the reservoir and remove or dissolve sediment particles settled in the reservoir or the reservoir formation. The system uses a thermal heater capable of heating the treating fluid from ambient temperature to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. A charge pump mounted on an intake side of the heater forces the treating fluid through the heater, while the treating fluid passes through the tubing of the heater. The heated treating fluid is channeled to a discharge pump on an outlet side of the heater, where the treating fluid is pressurized to a value sufficient to overcome the pressure existing within the reservoir and cause displacement or dissolution of the sediment in the reservoir. A flow meter mounted between the heater and the charge pump regulates the volume of the treating fluid being admitted into the heater. A plurality of sensors and gauges strategically mounted within the system ensure safe operation of the system in the field. The system is mounted on a portable skid that can be delivered to the field and removed upon completion of the cleaning, treating and/or reservoir stimulation operation. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163081 | CLEANING APPARATUS - Provided is a cleaning apparatus which has a simple configuration and is capable of efficiently cleaning a to-be-cleaned object. A washing machine comprises: a first carbon dioxide supply unit, which includes a carbon dioxide cylinder, a three-way valve, a pump, and an on-off valve, for supplying carbon dioxide in a gas state to a cleaning liquid containing water and a surface-active agent; a pressurization unit for pressuring the cleaning liquid so as to dissolve, in the cleaning liquid, at least a part of the carbon dioxide in the gas state; a decompression unit for decompressing the pressurized cleaning liquid and thereby causing the carbon dioxide dissolved in the cleaning liquid to bubble; and a washing tank for cleaning a fabric structure by the cleaning liquid containing the decompressed and thereby bubbling carbon dioxide. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163082 | DISHWASHER - A dishwashing machine including a housing and a pair of retractable pull-out dishwashing system containers mounted one above the other in the housing. The housing having an internal height and the pair of retractable pull-out dishwashing system containers having a total combined height less than the internal height of the housing. The lower container can be height adjustably mounted and the upper and lower containers can have different individual heights. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163083 | ULTRASONIC CLEANING DEVICE - An ultrasonic cleaning device is provided which can easily cope with an increase in a diameter of a cleaning surface of an object to be cleaned. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163084 | Micro Bubble Generating Device and Silicon Wafer Cleaning Apparatus - A micro-bubble generating device is provided with a micro-bubble generating mechanism and a leading conduit provided with a widening section and a tube part, the widening section and the tube part in communication with each other in the leading conduit. The widening section has a hollow shape which has an axis Z as a central axis, and has base surfaces and a peripheral surface, and communicates with a nozzle of the micro-bubble-generating mechanism via one base surface of the widening section, and communicates with the tube part via the other base surface. The cross section orthogonal to a flow axis Z of the micro-bubbles of the widening section is larger than the cross section orthogonal to the flow axis Z of the tube part. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163085 | Free Standing Treatment Device For A Dishwasher - The invention provides a free standing treatment device for a dishwasher, the device comprising a. housing (I) containing a battery ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163086 | Portable table and umbrella shade assembly - The portable table and umbrella shade assembly is an easily transportable combination umbrella and table, which is collapsible and adapted for support on a variety of differing support surfaces. The assembly includes a main tubular pole having opposed open upper and lower ends and a stand pole, removably received within an interior of the main tubular pole. A lower end of an umbrella pole is removably received within an interior of the stand pole, and an umbrella shade is secured to an upper end thereof. A stake is provided, with an upper end thereof being adapted for releasable attachment to the lower end of the main tubular pole. A base stand is also adapted for releasable attachment to the lower end of the main tubular pole. The stake and the base stand are interchangeable. A collapsible table is mounted on the main tubular pole, adjacent the open upper end thereof. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163087 | Physical assistance device configurable into a walker/rollator, seat or transport chair - A physical assistance device is configured as a walking aid and to support a user in a seated position. The physical assistance device may have a pair of spaced front legs and a pair of spaced rear legs connected to the front legs, and at least one handle supported by the pair of front legs, so as to have a front and a rear and an interior area in which a user may stand when walking when facing the front of the physical assistance device. The physical assistance device also comprises a seat with legs connected to the frame and movable between a seating position in which it is positioned at the interior area at the rear of the physical assistance device with a seating surface thereof facing the front of the physical assistance device, whereby a user may sit upon the seating surface while still facing the front of the physical assistance device, and a retracted position. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163088 | CANOPY ASSEMBLY MECHANISM AND RELATED CHILD CARRIER - A canopy mechanism comprises a canopy support and a canopy frame. The canopy support comprises a combining part and an engaging part. A terminal of the engaging part connects the combining part, and another terminal of the engaging part extends opposite to the combining part. The engaging part comprises a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. A chamber is formed between the first and second lateral walls, and one terminal of the chamber has a chamber entrance. The second lateral wall has an opening, and a cantilever structure extends from a side of the opening therein. The cantilever structure has a first position-limiting part. The canopy frame has a connection part with a second position-limiting part. The connection part of the canopy frame inserts into the chamber via the chamber entrance to engage the first and second position-limiting parts to fasten the canopy frame and the canopy support. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163089 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - A thermoelectric device includes a plurality of thin-film thermoelectric elements. Each thin-film thermoelectric element is a Seebeck-Peltier device. The thin-film thermoelectric elements are electrically coupled in parallel with each other. The thermoelectric device may be fabricated using conventional semiconductor processing technologies and may be a thin-film type device. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163090 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF, CHIP STACK STRUCTURE, AND CHIP PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A thermoelectric device including a first substrate, a plurality of conductive vias, a second substrate, a thermoelectric couple module, a first insulation layer, and a second insulation layer is provided. The first substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The conductive vias running through the first substrate respectively connect the first and the second surface. The second substrate faces the second surface of the first substrate. The thermoelectric couple module including a plurality of thermoelectric couples connected with each other in series is disposed between the first and the second substrate and coupled to the conductive vias. The first insulation layer is disposed between the thermoelectric couple module and the first substrate. The second insulation layer is disposed between the thermoelectric couple module and the second substrate. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163091 | Composite material of complex alloy and generation method thereof, thermoelectric device and thermoelectric module - A composite material of complex alloy is provided and it is the Ceramic-Metal Composite based on a thermoelectric material filled with ceramic material. The composite material is represented by the following general formula (I). | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163092 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A terminal box | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163093 | SOLAR GENERATOR WITH CONCENTRATOR OF PRIMARY ELECTRIC ARCS - A (GS) for an equipment (EQ) including an electrical reference (ME) and including an area provided with at least two photoelectric cells (C) electrically connected and each covered by a protective window that can become electrostatically charged. This solar generator further includes, on the one hand, at at least one chosen place (EC) of the area, intensification means (MI) responsible for locally intensifying the electrostatic charge so as to force the generation of primary electrical arcs at that chosen place, and, on the other hand, discharging means (EL, LM) adapted to couple the intensification means (MI) to the electrical reference (ME) of the equipment (EQ) so as to evacuate to that electrical reference (ME) discharge currents induced by the primary electrical arcs. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163094 | Method and System for Harvesting Artificial Light - Method and system is provided for harvesting artificial light. Photovoltaic systems are placed in locations where artificial light is available such as along highways, airports, stadiums and subways. Photovoltaic systems harvest light energy provided by artificial sources, such as automobile headlights and overhead lighting. Photovoltaic systems convert energy provided by artificial sources into electricity. Electricity is sent to transfer stations, battery storage or otherwise stored or used such that demand on the power grid is reduced. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163095 | SOLAR POWER PLANT - The invention relates to a solar power plant comprising a solar module system with a plurality of solar modules arranged in a plane for converting solar radiation into electrical energy, and comprising an adjusting device for the sun-position-dependent tracking of the solar module system, wherein the solar module system is mounted such that it can be pivoted at least about one pivot axis, wherein the solar modules are mounted with their edges at least in part in a J-shaped holding profile. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163096 | Economic solar electricity panel system - Economical sunlight collection panels are constructed to minimize the cost to generate electricity from solar radiation. The panels use a plurality of fixed plastic linear lenses to collect sunlight over a wide arc of solar movement and concentrate the collected light onto a plurality of relatively expensive narrow strips of photovoltaic material. The photovoltaic strips are moved in an arculate path and maintained parallel to the lenses so that the lines of light concentrated by the lens remain on the strips and produce electricity over a wide portion of the sun's path across the sky, even though the area of the photovoltaic strips is minimized for economy. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163097 | SOLAR CELL MODULE WITH CONCAVITY SURFACE - An exemplary solar cell module includes a main body, a number of solar cells, and a reflective layer. The main body defines a concavity surface defined thereon. The solar cells are positioned at the concavity surface and generally symmetrically arranged with respect to a central axis of the concavity surface, configured for converting sunlight to electricity. The reflective layer is positioned on the concavity surface, with the solar cells exposed to an exterior of the main body corresponding to the concavity surface. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163098 | RECEIVERS FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The present subject matter relates to receivers for concentrating photovoltaic systems and methods for fabricating such receivers. A receiver for a concentrating photovoltaic system can comprise a substrate, a plurality of electrical contact pads located on a first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells each having plurality of electrically conductive traces that are each electrically coupled to one of the electrical contact pads. In some embodiments, all of the conductive traces can be located on the back surface of the photovoltaic cells for conduction of electric current generated by the photovoltaic cells when illuminated. Alternatively, conductive traces can further be located on a front surface of the photovoltaic cells and can be electrically coupled to corresponding contact pads by electrical connectors. Regardless of the specific arrangement, the receivers can be fabricated using industry standard soldering techniques often used in the electronics industry. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163099 | SOLAR CELL MODULES COMPRISING ENCAPSULANT SHEETS WITH LOW HAZE AND HIGH MOISTURE RESISTANCE - A solar cell module comprising a solar cell layer and an ionomer sheet comprising a sodium/zinc mixed ionomer that is the neutralization product of a precursor acid copolymer; wherein the precursor acid copolymer comprises copolymerized units of an α-olefin having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and about 20 to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms based on the total weight of the precursor acid copolymer; wherein the precursor acid copolymer has a melt flow rate of about 70 to about 1000 g/10 min, as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg; and wherein when about 40% to about 90% of the total content of the carboxylic acid groups present in the precursor acid copolymer are neutralized to carboxylate groups to comprise carboxylate groups and counterions that consist essentially of sodium ions, the resulting sodium ionomer has a freeze enthalpy that is not detectable or that is less than about 3.0 j/g, when determined by differential scanning calorimetry in accordance with ASTM D3418. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163100 | Photovoltaic Device and Process for Producing Same - A photovoltaic device with improved cell properties having a photovoltaic layer comprising microcrystalline silicon-germanium, and a process for producing the device. A buffer layer comprising microcrystalline silicon or microcrystalline silicon-germanium, and having a specific Raman peak ratio is provided between a substrate-side impurity-doped layer and an i-layer comprising microcrystalline silicon-germanium. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163101 | Thick Film Conductor Formulations Comprising Silver And Nickel Or Silver And Nickel Alloys And Solar Cells Made Therefrom - Formulations and methods of making solar cells and solar cell contacts are disclosed. In general, the invention presents a solar cell contact made from a mixture wherein the mixture comprises a metal portion, which, prior to firing, comprises nickel and silver. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163102 | SOLAR CELL AND THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A solar cell comprises a substrate, a titanium oxide sputtering layer, at least one titanium oxide porous layer, a counter electrode and an electrolyte. The titanium oxide sputtering layer is sputtered on the substrate. The titanium oxide porous layer comprises a stack of titanium dioxide particles on the titanium oxide sputtering layer. The counter electrode is arranged on the titanium oxide porous layer. The electrolyte is filled between the counter electrode and the substrate. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163103 | Organic Thin-Film Solar Cell Using Fullerene Derivative for Electron Acceptor and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A fullerene derivative for electron acceptor is disclosed. Introducing a benzylalkyl group into the fullerene derivative can increase the affinity of the fullerene derivative with electron donors, and introducing an alkyl group into the fullerene derivative can increase the solubility of the fullerene derivative with an organic solvent. In addition, an organic thin-film solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are further disclosed. An annealing process can be employed to improve the crystallization and to reduce the phase separation state of a photoactive layer that is formed by the fullerene derivative and the electron acceptor. Thereby, the fullerene derivative is facilitated to enhance the solar energy to electricity conversion efficiency of the resultant organic thin-film solar cell. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163104 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate, an emitter layer, an anti-reflective coating, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a first light conversion layer. The emitter layer is formed on a light-receiving side of the semiconductor substrate. A p-n junction is formed between the emitter layer and the semiconductor substrate. The anti-reflective coating is formed on the emitter layer. The first electrode is connected to the emitter layer. The second electrode is formed on a back-lighted side of the semiconductor substrate. The first light conversion layer is formed on the anti-reflective coating. The first light conversion layer absorbs a first light with a first wavelength and emits a second light with a second wavelength, thereby performing a photoelectric converting operation. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163105 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGE TYPE WITH SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY STRUCTURE - A solar cell package type with surface mount technology structure, comprising: a solar cell having a first electric terminal at the bottom thereof and a second electric terminal at the top thereof; at least a connection electric terminal capped at both sides of the solar cell in such a way that the top of the connection electric terminal is connected to the second electric terminal; and at least an insulation layer capped at both sides and partially placed at the bottom of the solar cell in such a way that it is interposed between the electric terminal and the solar cell for avoiding the short current and the water penetration. In this way, this package in accordance with the invention tends to increase the array density of the solar cells on the substrate and to minimize the manufacturing cost. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163106 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A highly reliable thin film solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are provided to improve bonding strength between a back-surface electrode layer and a bus bar without limiting the kind of metal film of the back-surface electrode layer. The thin film solar cell at least includes a light-transmitting insulating substrate, a transparent conductive film, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a back-surface electrode layer provided on the light-transmitting insulating substrate, and a bus bar provided on the back-surface electrode layer. The bus bar is electrically connected with the back-surface electrode layer with a conductive tape interposed whereby the back-surface electrode layer is used as a take-out electrode. The conductive tape preferably includes a thermosetting resin and a conductive particle. Furthermore, the conductive tape is preferably an anisotropic conductive tape. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163107 | LAMINATE AND SOLAR CELL USING THE LAMINATE - The present invention aims to provide a laminate which endures a heat treatment in the cell production process, also has durability for practical use, and becomes light in weight, as well as a solar cell using the same. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163108 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY ACTIVE ORGANIC THIN FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - This invention provides an electrochemically active organic thin film capable of repeating reversible oxidation/reduction a number of times. Further, the invention provides a novel approach to so-called “molecular nanoelectronics” utilizing organic molecules as operating units, with the use of such organic thin film. Such electrochemically active organic thin film comprises a substrate, an organic molecular film comprising organic molecules having terminal amino groups chemically fixed on the surface of the substrate, and metal atoms or metal ions coordinately hound to the amino groups. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163109 | MANIPULATION OF FLUIDS AND REACTIONS IN MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - Microfluidic structures and methods for manipulating fluids and reactions are provided. Such structures and methods may involve positioning fluid samples, e.g., in the form of droplets, in a carrier fluid (e.g., an oil, which may be immiscible with the fluid sample) in predetermined regions in a microfluidic network. In some embodiments, positioning of the droplets can take place in the order in which they are introduced into the microfluidic network (e.g., sequentially) without significant physical contact between the droplets. Because of the little or no contact between the droplets, there may be little or no coalescence between the droplets. Accordingly, in some such embodiments, surfactants are not required in either the fluid sample or the carrier fluid to prevent coalescence of the droplets. Structures and methods described herein also enable droplets to be removed sequentially from the predetermined regions. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163110 | Forms - Globose-conduits, as one-form least Sets, contain, retain, detain transport mass energy figures illustrated inventions, principles, methodologies, that is self-conserving, preserving mass energy quintessential, core, natural disposition, classic form. Globose-conduits, as unique origin one-form, evolve devolve; rotate, mutate, transpose, transfer to contain, retain, detain and transport highest conserving mass energy modes perfection beyond human skill. Flush Apparatus assemblies adeptly fit into Sets' mass energy highest conserving. Globose-conduit universe extends from microbes submicroscopic atomic subatomic to cosmos makeup retained detained nonhomogeneous, nonuniform, nonsteady, conforming, least energy-mode exchanges quintessential, core, natural disposition. By parallelism analogy of energy-forms globose-conduits are classic perimeters alongside spherical globose with parallelism to homogeneous mass energy round conductors. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163111 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING APPARATUS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING METHOD - The present invention relates to a temperature controlling apparatus and the temperature controlling method which can arrest foaming and inflation of the air contained in a liquid, and can perform temperature controlling of a liquid of high reliance, and the present invention is constructed to have one or a plurality of sets of nozzles which can suck and discharge a liquid through a tip, and can retain the sucked liquid, a suction and discharge mechanism which can suck and discharge a gas via the each nozzle, a temperature regulator which can maintain one or two or more set predetermined temperatures for a predetermined time regarding one or two or more predetermined temperature controlling regions set in the each nozzle, a movement mechanism which allows relative movement between one or two or more containers which can accommodate a liquid and a nozzle, and a controlling part which instructs the movement mechanism, the suction and discharge mechanism or the temperature regulator to adjust a liquid to be sucked into the nozzle and a liquid amount thereof, a position of the sucked liquid in the nozzle, and temperature controlling of the liquid. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163112 | GAS SUPPLY UNIT, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUPPLY GAS SETTING METHOD - A gas supply unit, for supplying a gas into a processing chamber in which a substrate is processed, includes a plurality of gas supply sources, a mixing line for mixing a plurality of gases supplied from the gas supply sources to make a gaseous mixture, a multiplicity of branch lines for branching the gaseous mixture to be supplied to a multiplicity of places in the processing chamber, and an additional gas supply unit for supplying a specified additional gas to a gaseous mixture flowing in at least one branch line. The gas supply unit also includes pressure gauges and valves for adjusting gas flow rates in the branch lines, respectively, and a pressure ratio controller for controlling that gaseous mixtures branched into the branch lines to have a specified pressure ratio by adjusting opening degrees of the valves based on measurement results obtained by using the pressure gauges. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163113 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND ASSEMBLY OF SUCH A CONTAINER AND A TAPPING DEVICE - A beverage container ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163114 | MICRO MIXER - A micro mixer including a first tubular member for guiding a first fluid to be directed in a first direction; a second tubular member having a discharge portion in the downstream portion of said first tubular member for guiding a second fluid to be directed in a direction opposite to said first direction, said discharge portion having a flow passage space narrower than the flow passage space of the downstream portion of the first tubular member; a first annular space defined by the downstream portion of the first tubular member and the discharge portion of the second tubular member for guiding a mixed fluid caused by colliding the first fluid flowing in the first tubular member with the second fluid flowing in the second tubular member in a counter-flow manner to be directed in the same direction as said first direction and further for increasing the pressure of said mixed fluid; a mixing-promoting space communicating with said first annular space for lowering the pressure of the mixed fluid discharged from said first annular space to promote mixing of the mixed fluid with the aid of vortexes caused in connection with the pressure drop of the mixed fluid; and a third tubular member for guiding the mixed fluid in said mixing-promoting space into a predetermined collecting unit. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163115 | Devices for mounting accessory components to canisters - One aspect according to the present disclosure includes a first coupling device and a second coupling device. The first coupling device can mechanically couple the canister and the accessory component to each other. The second coupling device can couple the canister and the accessory component to allow flow communication with each other. The second coupling device is operable in conjunction with the operation of the first coupling device. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163116 | MICROFLUIDIC NOZZLE FORMATION AND PROCESS FLOW - A method that includes forming a chamber in a substrate, forming a silicon layer overlying the chamber, etching the silicon layer to remove selected regions and retain a selected portion overlying the chamber, the selected portion being at a location and having dimensions that correspond to a location and to dimensions of a nozzle, and forming a first metal layer adjacent to the selected portion. The method also includes forming a path in the substrate to expose the chamber concurrently with removing the selected portion of the silicon layer to expose the nozzle, the nozzle being in fluid communication with the path, the chamber, and a surrounding environment. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163117 | Float Device - A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir is disclosed. The device comprises a float arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in the tank and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube having its free end coupled to the float. The float is arranged for vertical movement within a filter or other member, which encloses the float and the flexible tube. The filter or other member is elongate and tubular in construction and comprises an open lower end. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163118 | Constant temperature and balanced pressure valve core with single handle - A constant temperature and balanced pressure valve core with single handle comprises a valve cover, and a temperature adjusting assembly, a thermo-sensitive element, a put-off spring, an adjuster, combined in the chamber of the valve cover from top to bottom; and the valve cover is provided with a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and an water outlet; wherein the valve core also comprises a water division mechanism and an compacting sealing part; the water division mechanism matches with the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet, forming the cold water passage and hot water passage, and provides a cold water control port and a hot water control port that respectively match with the cold water passage and the hot water passage; the compacting sealing part forms seal with the inner wall of the valve cover, and holds the water division mechanism in the valve cover; the adjuster matches with the thermo-sensitive element and the put-off spring, and on the action of the thermo-sensitive element and the put-off spring, the adjuster can float between the cold water control port and the hot water control port | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163119 | MASS FLOW METER AND MASS FLOW CONTROLLER - In order to improve a measurement accuracy of a mass flow meter, the mass flow meter comprises a flow rate calculating section that obtains an output signal from a sensor section having a thermosensitive resistive element arranged in a flow channel where a sample gas flows and that calculates a flow rate of the sample gas, a pressure measuring section that measures a primary side pressure in the flow channel, and a flow rate correcting section that corrects the measured flow rate obtained by the flow rate calculating section by the use of the primary side pressure obtained by the pressure measuring section and a gas coefficient determined by an isobaric specific heat of the sample gas. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163120 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND/OR SYSTEMS RELATING TO CONTROLLING FLOW THROUGH CONCENTRIC PASSAGES - An annular dual-flow check valve for controlling the flow through concentric channels that have a common outlet, comprising: an outer body and an inner body that define the concentric channels, which include an outer channel and an inner channel formed therein; a spring activated annular poppet that resides in the outer channel and has a range of motion in the axial direction; and an opening through the inner body that connects the outer channel to the inner channel; wherein: the axial movement of the annular poppet is regulated by the pressure of the flow upstream of the annular poppet in the outer channel; and the axial range of motion of the annular poppet includes at least two axial positions: a closed position where the annular poppet substantially covers the opening and a open position where at least a portion of the opening is not covered by the annular poppet. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163121 | VALVE CONTROL UNIT OF TANK LORRY - Disclosed therein is a valve control apparatus for a tank lorry. The valve control apparatus for the tank lorry includes a first control valve for opening and closing the oil feed valve by supplying compressed air to the oil feed valve or discharging the supplied compressed air to the outside, a second control valve for actuating the first control valve by the user's manual manipulation, an automatic closing valve for actuating the first control valve, a third control valve for selecting an operation of the automatic closing valve, and a pneumatic circuit for realizing functions of the control valves, wherein the control valves are general direction conversion valves for converting a flow of the compressed air and can be controlled on the road. So, a user can carry out a loading work in more convenient and safe when the user loads oil articles or chemicals on a storage tank mounted on the tank lorry. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163122 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A flow control valve ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163123 | System and method for testing fire pump full capacity flow - A flow test device for diminishing and diverting the flow of a high pressure stream of water while testing a fire pump has a hollow diverter tank supported on a trailer for receiving a high pressure stream of water forced by the fire pump through one or more pipes and nozzle tips retained in a stable position adjacent the diverter tank. Diffusers within the tank divert the flow of water as it enters the tank with the water subsequently exiting through an open bottom of the diverter tank. One or more support panels maintain the pipes in a generally horizontal orientation in relation to the diverter tank. A valve and gauge board enables a user to control the testing and provides for easy positioning in the vicinity of the fire pump to be tested while avoiding splash and spray from the diverter tank discharge. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163124 | Programmable Logic Controlled Liquid Pressurization Device Incorporating Low Energy Consumption Mechanisms for the Utilization of Solar Energy - A liquid pressurization device which is housed within a single rectangular housing that utilizes a solar panel as the front cover and the only source of energy. An interchangeable pulley mounted on a motion controlled technology motor allows for a wide range of pressure and volume scenarios common to liquid pressurization applications, and in combination with a motor controller and driver board, and programmable logic control board, these pressure and volume scenarios are further optimized for the utilization of solar energy as the sole energy source. Said programmable logic board further provides ports for firmware updates, monitoring devices, and diagnostic devices. A lever is reciprocated by an energy transfer pulley that transfers drive force to the liquid end of the apparatus, providing a low friction multiplication of available power. The liquid end of the apparatus is further designed for ease of maintenance to replaceable components with limited life spans. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163125 | FLUID APPARATUS UNIT STRUCTURE - A fluid apparatus unit structure is provided that can be applied to a use in which a chemical fluid is removed as necessary while chemical fluid circulation and water circulation are being carried out, a fluid such as a chemical fluid does not readily solidify therein, and the fluid apparatus unit structure is compact. In the fluid apparatus unit structure (FU) that groups together and integrates plural fluid apparatus components that are connected via a flow path into a base member ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163126 | Water Timer System having Removable Input and Display Module - A water timer system includes a base assembly and an input and display module. The a base assembly includes (i) a conduit structure defining an inlet, an outlet, and a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, (ii) a first housing defining a first chamber, (iii) a motor located within the first chamber and having an output member, (iv) a gear set located within the first chamber, wherein movement of the output member causes movement of the gear set, (v) a valve member movable between a first valve position in which the valve member is positioned to prevent water flow through the passage and a second valve position in which the valve member is positioned to enable water flow through the passage, wherein movement of the gear set causes the valve member to move between the first valve position and the second valve position, (vi) receptacle structure defining a first aperture and a second aperture. The input and display module includes (i) a second housing defining a second chamber and a third chamber, (ii) timer circuitry located within the second chamber, (iii) an input and display device configured to provide input signals to the timer circuitry in response to user actuation and to display indicia relating to an operating state of the water timer system, (iv) electrical terminals located in the third chamber and electrically connected to the timer circuitry, (v) a first projection extending from the second housing and configured to be received within the first aperture of the receptacle structure, and (vi) a second projection extending from the second housing and configured to be received within the second aperture of the receptacle structure. The third chamber is at least partially positioned between the first projection and the second projection. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163127 | SAMPLING APPARATUS - A sampling apparatus for sampling a fluid from a fluid source includes a first fluid passage device, a second fluid passage device and a fluid by-pass. The first fluid passage device is disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the fluid source. The second fluid passage device is disposed downstream of and is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage device. The fluid by-pass is disposed downstream of the fluid source and upstream of the second fluid passage device. The fluid by-pass being in fluid communication with and disposed between the fluid source and the second fluid passage device is operative to cause a first portion of the fluid to flow through the first fluid passage device and to cause a second portion of the fluid to by-pass the first fluid passage device and to flow to the second fluid passage device. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163128 | HYDRAULIC DIRECTIONAL VALVE - A hydraulic directional valve having an electromagnetic actuating unit and a valve section, an essentially cylindrical, blind hole-like receptacle being formed on one component of the actuating unit, a flange section of a valve housing of the valve section engaging in the receptacle, the flange section being provided with an angular groove which extends in a circumferential direction, and an essentially hollow cylindrical wall of the receptacle in the region of the annular groove engaging in said annular groove in such a way that it bears on the groove base of the annular groove, along the entire circumference of said annular groove. The torsional rigidity between the flange section and the wall is increased. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on processing reliability and economic viability of the connecting process. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163129 | LIQUID CONVEYING APPARATUS AND LIQUID CONVEYING METHOD USING MICRO-FLUID DEVICE - An apparatus system for controlling liquid in a fluid channel in a micro-fluid device has an ultrasonic oscillator for conveying liquid. The ultrasonic oscillator oscillates with amplitude modulation. The apparatus system has a holding section for holding the micro-fluid device on the ultrasonic oscillator to allow a micro-fluid device to be removably fitted to it. A liquid conveying method and a liquid conveying unit showing an improved liquid conveying efficiency are provided. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163130 | PRESSURE WAVE GENERATOR AND CONTROLLER FOR GENERATING A PRESSURE WAVE IN A MEDIUM - An apparatus for generating a pressure wave in a medium is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of pressure wave generators having respective moveable pistons, the pistons having respective control rods connected thereto. The apparatus also includes a plurality of transducers coupled to the medium and means for causing the pistons of respective ones of the plurality of the pressure wave generators to be accelerated toward respective ones of the plurality of transducers. The apparatus further includes means for causing restraining forces to be applied to respective control rods to cause respective pistons to impact respective transducers at respective desired times and with respective desired amounts of kinetic energy such that the respective desired amounts of kinetic energy are converted into a pressure wave in the medium. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163131 | System for pressure testing waste and overflow from a bathtub - A system for temporarily sealing bathtub overflow plumbing and waste water plumbing to provide for pressurized testing to locate leaks includes a rigid unitary stop for mating with a corresponding female coupler so as to sandwich therebetween a rim of a bathtub aperture. The female coupler has an internal thread in a cavity in the coupler. The female coupler is adapted for mounting into overflow and waste water plumbing for a bathtub. The female coupler is mountable so as to be adjacent the bathtub apertures. The stop includes an annular rigid sealing flange. An externally threaded cylindrical plug is mounted to the sealing flange. The plug is sized to snugly mate into the female coupler in threaded engagement therein. The threaded engagement draws the sealing flange towards the female coupler sandwiching the bathtub therebetween. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163132 | INSULATING DEVICE FOR A MACHINE ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR AN EXHAUST GAS PIPE - The invention relates to an insulating device containing a first machine element, in particular an exhaust gas pipe, and at least one second machine element, in particular an exhaust manifold, that is connected to said first machine element and through which, in particular, a hot medium can flow and being connected to a unit. The insulating device at least partially surrounds the machine element and is connected to the unit. The aim of the invention is to further develop the claimed insulating device with a low amount of production and material expenditure such that mounting and demounting can be carried out in a simple manner and can be adapted in a problem-free manner to various types of units. According to the invention, a base plate that is connected to the unit is provided, said base plate having at least two side parts that are arranged at a distance from each other forming an intermediate area, such that a sliding part is arranged in the intermediate area and is essentially sealingly connected the base plate and to the lateral parts by profiles and is detachably connected in relation to the base plate, such that said sliding part contains a recess through which the second machine element is guided, and also a cover that can be connected to the base plate by a detachable securing element, said cover engaging with the first machine element. The cover rests upon the lower edges thereof on associated areas of the lateral parts of the base plate and/or the sliding part(s). | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163133 | CONSUMABLES AUTHENTICATION - A receptacle for a consumable material, such as a wire spool ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163134 | DISPENSER DEVICE - The present invention relates generally to materials handling and in particular to apparatus for dispensing materials in fine powder form, such as for example toner. According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dispenser device including: a dispenser device body ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163135 | METHOD FOR COMPRESSING GASEOUS FUEL FOR FUELLING VEHICLE AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - This present invention relates to a preparation of gaseous fuel (natural gas for example) for its further transfer under pressure to fuel tank of a vehicle | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163136 | Amorphous Alloy Ribbon Superior in Magnetic Characteristics and Lamination Factor - The present invention provides an amorphous alloy ribbon superior in magnetic characteristics and lamination factor by defining the slip property of the amorphous alloy ribbon surface in a specific range, that is, an amorphous alloy ribbon superior in magnetic characteristics and lamination factor produced by the single roll method, characterized in that the slip property of the ribbon surface satisfies the following equation: | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163137 | Aluminum Casting Alloys - The invention relates to a light metal alloy. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163138 | METHOD FOR QUENCHING OF STEEL MEMBER, QUENCHED STEEL MEMBER, AND AGENT FOR PROTECTING QUENCHED SURFACE - A technique for increasing mechanical strength, such as contact pressure strength, and abrasion resistance and bending fatigue strength, of mechanical and/or structural parts by using surface hardening treatment. A quenched steel member, wherein a hard nitride layer is formed on the surface of a steel material, and an inorganic compound layer containing at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, W, Mo and Al is formed on the hard nitride layer. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163139 | Cu ALLOY MATERIAL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING Cu ALLOY CONDUCTOR USING THE SAME, Cu ALLOY CONDUCTOR OBTAINED BY THE METHOD, AND CABLE OR TROLLEY WIRE USING THE Cu ALLOY CONDUCTOR - A method of manufacturing a Cu alloy conductor comprises the steps of:
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| 20100163140 | Microtreatment of Iron-Based Alloy, Apparatus and Method Therefor, and Microstructure Resulting Therefrom - This invention relates to a multi-phase transformation of an iron and carbon-containing alloy. While the phenomena for this cooling transformation are not fully understood, multiple theories are present. The first theory is that since the alloy is rapidly heated and carbon leveling has not occurred, carbon enriched areas transform to a first phase, perhaps martensite, while lesser carbon areas may transform to a second phase, perhaps bainite. Thus a dual phase alloy is produced. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163141 | Mg ALLOY AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - An Mg alloy provided with high strength and high ductility by matching the strength and ductility in tensile deformation and compressive deformation at the same levels is provided. The Mg alloy of the present invention is characterized by having a chemical composition consisting of Y: 0.1 to 1.5 at % and a balance of Mg and unavoidable impurities and having a microstructure with high Y regions with Y concentrations higher than an average Y concentration distributed at nanometer order sizes and intervals. The present invention further provides an Mg alloy characterized by having a chemical composition consisting of Y: more than 0.1 at % and a valance of Mg and unavoidable impurities, having a microstructure with high Y regions with Y concentrations higher than an average Y concentration distributed at nanometer order sizes and intervals and having an average recrystallized grain size within the range satisfying the following formula 1: | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163142 | OSCILLATING HEAT TREATMENT METHOD FOR A SUPERALLOY - Superalloy solidified in a directional manner often cannot be subjected to heat treatment because the heat treatment leads to recrystallization. As a result of the temperature profile during a heat treatment according to the invention which oscillates in the manner of a pendulum, a recrystallization during heat treatment can be avoided because mechanical stresses are reduced thanks to the recurring succession of dissolutions and precipitations of the precipitate. The method can be applied to a Ni-based superalloy with γ-precipitates. After the cyclic heat treatment, the temperature can be adjusted to and maintained at a temperature which is the same as or higher than the complete dissolution temperature. An oscillating movement can also take place above the complete dissolution temperature. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163143 | BAG WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ORNAMENTATION - The present invention is an improved handbag system that incorporates certain features to allow for greater versatility, attractiveness, and finishing so that a single bag can serve a multitude of purposes and provide for greater expression of individuality and personal identification. The system allows for extended utilization of existing ornaments, such as pendants and brooches, as decorative ornaments on a handbag. Specifically, the system comprises a handbag that has a front surface with at least two slots fixed to the front surface; a replaceable rod with distal and proximal ends that is able to pass through the slots on the front surface; at least two replaceable finials, wherein the first finial attaches to the proximal end of the rod, and the second finial attaches to the distal end of the rod; a means of attaching an ornament to the rod; and at least one replaceable ornament. Kits and a method of using the system are also provided. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163144 | PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRE FOR MOTORCYCLE - There is provided a pneumatic radial tire for a motorcycle, which reduces a difference between rigidities of the center section and the shoulder sections of a tread section to simultaneously provide a long wear life, high grip force, and high-speed durability without impairing linear characteristics of handling. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163145 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR MOTORCYCLE - The tread portion | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163146 | Tread Design for Heavy-Load Transport Vehicles - A tire tread intended to be fitted on heavy vehicles, comprising a plurality of elements in relief ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163147 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING SLIPPING OF VEHICLE - A device for preventing slipping of a vehicle is disclosed, which improves a vehicle slipping prevention device in which a plurality of spikes connected with a connection member are inserted into a gap between double wheels disposed at a rear side of a large size vehicle at regular intervals for preventing slipping. In the present invention, a structure contacting with a tire surface along with a spike is newly improved, and a structure of an engaging member used for maintaining the tensional force of a plurality of spikes connected by means of a connection member is newly improved. It is possible to achieve a fast and simple engaging and disengaging work and to keep a substantial tensional force so that a vehicle slipping prevention device is not disengaged even during a long time drive of a vehicle. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163148 | Apparatus and systems for integration of a central tire inflation system manifold into a wheel - This CTI Valve manifold of this invention creates a wheel-manifold-CTI Valve combination such that an air passageway coming from the wheel hub through the manifold brings air to the valve, and an airway from the valve through the manifold provides air to the tire cavity, preferably via an air passageway in the wheel. The manifold also allows for the CTI valve to deflate the tire, a typical operational requirement for central tire inflation systems. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163149 | TIRE FOR TWO-WHEELED MOTORCYCLES - A tire for two-wheeled motorcycles of the present invention includes a first carcass layer folded back along circumferential surfaces of bead cores, a second carcass layer folded back along circumferential surfaces of turnbacks of the first carcass layer | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163150 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR TIRE, TIRE MEMBER, BASE TREAD RUBBER COMPOSITION, BASE TREAD AND TIRE - A rubber composition for a tire includes a rubber component containing at least one of a natural rubber and an epoxidized natural rubber, silica and a natural based wax, wherein the silica is contained in an amount of 10 parts by mass or more based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component and the natural based wax is contained in an amount of 1.2% by mass or more and 2% by mass or less based on the total mass of the rubber composition for a tire, and to a tread, a side wall, a clinch and a tire using the rubber composition. A rubber composition for a base tread used to form a base tread of a tire, the rubber composition includes a rubber component composed of a diene based rubber, silica contained in an amount 20 parts by mass or more and 70 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component consisting of a diene based rubber and a natural based wax contained in an amount of 2 parts by mass or more and 15 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of said rubber component composed of the diene based rubber, and to a base tread and a tire obtained by using the rubber composition for a base tread. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163151 | CUSHIONING RUBBER COMPOSITION AND PNEUMATIC TIRE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A cushioning rubber composition contains 5 to 20 parts by mass of first carbon black having an iodine adsorption number of 50 to 70 mg/g and a dibutyl phthalate oil absorption of 130 to 150 ml/100 g and 15 to 30 parts by mass of second carbon black having an iodine adsorption number of 110 to 130 mg/g and a dibutyl phthalate oil absorption of 105 to 120 ml/100 g as well as sulfur and a vulcanization accelerator with respect to 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, while the mass ratio of sulfur to the vulcanization accelerator is 1.0 to 2.3. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163152 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - The present invention provides a pneumatic tire in which a sectional shape of a bead wire and arrangement of the bead wires have been optimized to increase rotational rigidity of the bead core as a whole and suppress pulling-off of a carcass, so that durability of the bead portion can be enhanced. The pneumatic tire comprises: a pair of bead portions | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163153 | Particle Agglomeration Process for Wood and Cork Industrial Sectors - This invention relates to a particle agglomeration process of wood and cork which uses an agglomerating system consisting of a pre-polymer of hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), a di-isocyanate and possibly a catalyst in order to obtain agglomerations of cork and/or wood particles with new characteristics and with new particle compositions. These products are used in the particle agglomeration industry in the wood sector (wood particles boards), specifically in the panels and veneers sub-sector and in the cork agglomeration industry sub-sector. This process enables the industrial reprocessing of residues and sub-products of sectors of wood and cork and at the same plays its part towards solving environmental problems by creating a viable and profitable alternative to storage and/or burning and/or depositing in the ground, in particular for what is referred to as cork powder and ‘terras’ and some wood residues, in particular fibre and polishing dust. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163154 | CORRUGATOR, AND ITS SPLICING PORTION DETECTING METHOD AND DEVICE - Intended is to eliminate failure in detecting the spliced portion of base paper sheet and malfunction of the detector in the corrugator line of corrugated cardboard. Also intended is to realize automated detection means for detecting the spliced portion improved in detection accuracy. A method for detecting a spliced portion where the leading end part of a second base paper sheet ( | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163155 | VACUUM FORMING MACHINE AND METHOD OF MAKING VACUUM FORMED PRODUCT - A vacuum forming machine includes a holder arranged to hold a decorative sheet, upper and lower boxes separated by the decorative sheet and the holder, a pressure reducer arranged to reduce pressures inside the upper and lower boxes, a first valve arranged to adjust a degree of pressure reduction inside the upper box, a second valve arranged to adjust a degree of pressure reduction inside the lower box, a heater arranged to heat the decorative sheet, a temperature information collector arranged to collect temperature information about the temperature of the decorative sheet, and a controller programmed to control opening/closing operations of the first and second valves by reference to the temperature information while the pressure reducer is operating. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163156 | Can Cap Sealing Composition And Use Thereof - Disclosed are a can cap sealing composition having superior squeeze-out resistance and sealing performance and a method for using the same. A cap is coated with a sealing composition comprising a rubber component, a tackifier, a filler and an organic peroxide as essential ingredients, the cap is seamed to a filled can and then the sealed can is subjected to a heat-treatment in which a sterilization and a cross-linking reaction take place simultaneously. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163157 | Glazing Unit with Transparent Filler - Disclosed is a method of making a glazing unit, comprising providing at least one self-supporting insert of light-transmissive insulation material in the form of honeycomb arrangement of cells, substantially filling the cells of said at least one self-supporting insert with a granular, thermally insulating, light transmissive filler material, and sandwiching said at least one insert between a pair of glass lites. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163158 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING PNEUMATIC TYRES - In a process of manufacturing pneumatic tyres, a carcass sleeve is made which includes at least one carcass ply provided with axially opposite flaps turned up around annular anchoring structures, so as to form respective loops. An outer sleeve is positioned around the carcass sleeve and the latter is radially expanded in order to cause application of same against a radially internal surface of the outer sleeve. After each of the end flaps has been turned up and before radial expansion, only a portion belonging to each of the loops and extending substantially parallel to the respective annular anchoring structure is submitted to a step of carrying out heating under pressure, to make each loop integral with the annular anchoring structure and prevent the turned-up ply/plies from even partly slipping off, during the subsequent radial-expansion step of the carcass sleeve and vulcanisation step of the tyre. | 2010-07-01 |
| 20100163159 | LARGE DIAMETER DELIVERY CATHETER/SHEATH - A large diameter, flexible, kink-resistant, delivery catheter or sheath for percutaneous delivery of a contained and implantable medical device in the vasculature of a patient. The delivery catheter or sheath includes a reinforcement such as a flat wire coil with uniform spacing between the turns, which is compression fitted about an inner, lubricous PTFE tube. The delivery catheter or sheath further includes an outer tube of a heat formable polyamide material which is heat formed and compressed through the spaces between the turns of the wire coil to mechanically connect to a roughened outer surface of the inner tube. A polymeric radiopaque marker tube may be positioned at the distal end of the coil and between the inner and outer tubes for radiographic visualization. A side port may also be positioned thereat for the infusion of contrast media. | 2010-07-01 |
