36th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130228156 | CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT FOR MOTOR-VEHICLE COMPRESSED AIR STORAGE SYSTEMS - A method for providing air to a combustion chamber of an engine, the engine including an intake manifold selectably coupled to a boost tank. The method comprises pressurizing and storing air in the boost tank, discharging some of the air stored in the boost tank to the intake manifold, and releasing condensate from the boost tank. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228157 | EGR APPARATUS - An arm portion is integrally formed with a housing. The arm portion protrudes from the housing in such a manner as not to be in contact with a passage-forming portion and a passage-side fastening portion. The arm portion has corner portions and a drive-side fastening portion. After a heat of EGR gas is transferred to the drive-side fastening portion, the heat is transferred to the housing through the corner portions. The arm portion elongates a heat transfer pass from the EGR gas to the driving portion to increase a resistance of heat transfer. Further, the arm portion increases a heat radiation surface area to increase a heat radiation quantity. The EGR apparatus 1 can restrict a heat transfer from the EGR gas to the driving portion. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228158 | TWO STROKE ENGINE PORTING ARRANGEMENT - A gas transfer port system for a cylinder of a two stroke internal combustion engine; said cylinder provided with a fixed separator plate dividing said cylinder into an upper section and a lower section; a piston in said cylinder reciprocating between said separator plate and a cylinder head; and wherein an annular skirt descending from said separator plate forms at least a portion of an annular well between said skirt and an internal surface of said cylinder; said well sealed at the bottom such that said cylinder is isolated from a crankcase of said engine; said gas transfer port system including at least one long gas transfer port connecting a lower portion of said annular well with a gas transfer port outlet aperture in a wall of said cylinder. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228159 | TWO-STROKE ENGINE HAVING AN INTAKE ARRANGEMENT - A two-stroke engine has an intake arrangement including a carburetor. An intake channel divides into a mixture channel and an air channel. An intermediate flange is mounted between the carburetor and the cylinder. This flange has a carburetor connecting surface, which faces toward the carburetor, and a cylinder connecting surface which faces toward the cylinder. Referred to the flow direction in the intake channel, the air channel divides upstream of the cylinder connecting surface into two branches. The first branch has a first longitudinal center axis and the second branch has a second longitudinal center axis. The intersect points of the center axes with the connecting surfaces are mutually connected via an imaginary connecting line in the carburetor connecting surface or the cylinder connecting surface. The two connecting lines conjointly define an angle β in the carburetor connecting surface with this angle being greater than 0°. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228160 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC WAFERS AND ABRASIVE SLURRY - The present invention relates to a method for production of photovoltaic wafers and abrasive slurries for multi-wire sawing of wafers for photovoltaic applications, and more specific to abrasive slurries which are easy to remove from the wafers after sawing, where the abrasive slurry comprises one part recycled abrasive slurry, an alkali in sufficient amount to provide a pH in the abrasive slurry mixture in the range from 6.0 to 9.0, and one part novel abrasive slurry in an amount sufficient to provide an ion content in the abrasive slurry mixture to provide an electric conductivity of less than 50 μS/cm. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228161 | WIND RESISTANT GRILLING APPARATUS - A grilling apparatus having one or both of a rear wind diverting structure and a front side and/or rear side air inlet which will cause a positive pressure differential to be maintained within the grilling apparatus even when subjected to high wind conditions. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228162 | MULTI-RINGED BURNER WITH SPILL CONTAINMENT - A gas burner assembly is provided for a cooking appliance including a cooktop surface. The gas burner assembly comprises an outer gas burner comprising an outer burner body, the outer gas burner configured to provide an outer cooking flame; and an inner gas burner comprising an inner burner body, the inner gas burner configured to provide an inner cooking flame, wherein secondary air supplied to the inner gas burner flows through one or more openings through the cooktop surface, wherein one or more channels direct spills beneath the outer gas burner onto the cooktop surface. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228163 | THERMAL TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - An apparatus includes a closed loop circuit that has a concentrated solar receiver and a particulate thermal transfer media moveable through the closed loop circuit. The particulate thermal transfer media has a melting temperature of greater than 600° C./1112° F. A heat exchanger is in communication with the particulate thermal transfer media. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228164 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector comprises a solar absorbing tube | 2013-09-05 |
20130228165 | SUPPORT OF HEAT COLLECTORS IN SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS - Examples and variations of apparatus and Methods for concentrating solar radiation are disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228166 | ABSORBER TUBE - An absorber tube for solar collectors is provided. The absorber tube comprises a metal tube for carrying and heating a heat transfer medium, a sleeve tube enclosing the metal tube for forming an annular space that can be evacuated, a first container disposed in the annular space and filled with protective gas, an outer ring, and a transition element enclosing the metal tube for sealing off the annular space. The first container includes an outlet opening closed by a closure material, which releases the outlet opening under external actuation for introducing the protective gas into the annular space. The external actuation is applied by an opening unit that is activated for releasing the outlet openings. The first container is fixed in the annular space by a retaining device, which is on the outer ring and/or on the transition element. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228167 | Solar Water Heating Systems and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Described herein are embodiments of solar heating systems, including solar collection panels used in the solar heating systems, and methods for manufacturing solar collection panels suitable for use in the solar collection panels. The solar heating system is a closed direct connected solar heating system that need not include heat exchangers or drain back systems. The solar collection panels include a series of interconnected pockets between two sheets of material and inlet and outlet fittings for providing fluid into and out of the solar collection panel. The system described herein is capable of operating under pressures of 160 psi or higher and can also tolerate extreme temperature conditions, such as freezing temperature conditions. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228168 | METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATING STARCH HYDROLYSATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF GLUCOSE POLYMERS FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - The subject matter of the invention is a method for decontaminating starch hydrolysates from which glucose polymers for producing peritoneal dialysis solutions will be prepared. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228169 | AEROSOL THERAPY DEVICE - The invention relates to an aerosol therapy device comprising a membrane nebulizer ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228170 | Convective-Air butane powered portable vaporizer - Vaporizer for extracting active compounds from a sample of plant material contained within the device, said vaporizer including a heat exchanger, said heat exchanger being shaped to provide for generation of significant heat to warm the air passing through the heat exchanger and into the mouthpiece connecting with the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger being located within a heat shield, the heat shield surrounds the chimney, the chimney being arranged above a butane lighter which when operated generates sufficient and controlled flame for impingement upon a segment of the heat exchanger to allow its air therein to be significantly heated for inhaling through the plant material contained within the mouthpiece to allow the user to extract the heated active compounds from the plant material for therapeutic and other inhalation. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228171 | LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TUBE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a leak detection system and method for tube or catheter placement. The system and method includes acoustically sensing a leak in the seal between a tube or catheter within a body and the body cavity against which it is sealed, assisting the user in adjusting the system until the leak has been substantially sealed, and establishing system parameters to be used thereafter to maintain the system in an operating state that will substantially prevent leakage, all using a noninvasive acoustic technique. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228172 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN AIRWAY DEVICE SUCH AS AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - An airway device ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228173 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM - A patient interface device ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228174 | RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEVICE HAVING STANDARD AND OSCILLATORY PEP WITH NEBULIZER - A respiratory therapy device has both a standard positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device and an oscillatory PEP device packaged together. A manually operable member is movable to select which of the standard and oscillatory PEP device is placed in communication with a patient's airway. A nebulizer connector may also be provided for connection of a nebulizer. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228175 | INHALATION DEVICE - A dry inhaler system includes a vibrating mechanism. A supply of a dry powder is operatively coupled to the vibrating mechanism. A power source communicates with the vibrating mechanism. A sensor communicates with the vibrating mechanism. A feedback control communicates with the sensor and the power source. The feedback control controls power delivered to the vibrating mechanism relative to information provided by the sensor about the performance of the vibrating mechanism. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228176 | GAS MIST INHALER - The invention is to offer a gas mist inhaler which makes only one part of the gas mist inhaler disposable for ensuring hygiene as well as realizing economization. The gas mist inhaler comprises a gas supply means | 2013-09-05 |
20130228177 | CPAP HUMIDIFIER TANK CONTROL VALVE - A CPAP humidifier system includes an air pump, a humidifier tank, a control valve, and an auxiliary reservoir. The humidifier tank has an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening. The air inlet opening fluidly connects to the air pump, and the air outlet opening fluidly connects to an air mask. The control valve is attached to the air outlet opening and defines both an air outlet passageway and a liquid inlet passageway. The auxiliary reservoir fluidly connects to the liquid inlet passageway for providing liquid to the humidifier tank. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228178 | Transportable Medical Air Compressor - A method and apparatus provides a continuous source of medical grade air. A substantially tubular and rigid housing includes a first end, at least one aperture extending through the housing and positioned a predetermined distance from the first end; and a second end, opposite the first end. A valve extends from the first end of the housing for dispensing medical grade air to a patient. A medical grade air compressor provides medical grade air for output by the valve, the medical grade air compressor being positioned within the housing on a side of the at least one aperture opposite the valve. An air flow generator is positioned between the second end of the housing and the medical grade air compressor, the air flow generator draws air into the housing through the at least one aperture. The air passes over and around the medical grade air compressor to reduce a temperature of the medical grade air compressor and to the medical grade air compressor for generating medical grade air. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228179 | AIRWAY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - An airway management apparatus for engagement with a catheter for oxygenation of a patient includes a main body having a major axis, a first port extending in a proximal direction along the major axis, a second port, and a third port extending in a distal direction along the major axis. The third port comprises a connector for engagement with a proximal end of the catheter. The connector may have a plurality of radially compressible members extending in a distal direction, and circumferentially aligned to receive the catheter proximal end. An axially movable member is positioned to selectively compress the compressible members around the catheter proximal end to form a locking engagement, and to release the compressible members. A wire guide is insertable into the trachea through the first and third ports, and the catheter. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228180 | DUAL PRESSURE SENSOR CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) THERAPY - A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) apparatus for respiratory assistance of a pattern is disclosed. There is a blower having an output connectible to a ventilation mask wearable by the patient. A first pressure sensor measures blower pressure at the output of the blower, and a second pressure sensor that is connectible to the ventilation mask measures mask pressure therein. A pressure controller is connected to the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, and a patient inspiratory phase and a patient expiratory phase is be detectable by the pressure controller to regulate therapeutic pressure at the patient mask, based upon pressure differentials between the mask pressure and the blower pressure. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228181 | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy Using Measurements of Speed and Pressure - A respiratory assistance device is disclosed. There is a variable speed blower with an output, and a patient ventilation interface configured for fitment on a patient respiratory passageway. A gas passage conduit couples the output of the blower to the patient ventilation interface. A pilot line from the gas passage conduit is coupled to a piloted exhalation valve of the patient ventilation interface. A pressure sensor measures a mask pressure in the patient ventilation interface, and a blower speed sensor measures a speed of the blower. A pressure controller in communication with the pressure sensor and the blower speed sensor detects a patient inspiratory phase and a patient expiratory phase from at least one of the measured speed of the blower and a set speed of the blower. The pressure controller adjusts an operating speed of the blower and actuates the piloted exhalation valve based upon the measured mask pressure. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228182 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VARYING THE BACK-UP RATE FOR A VENTILATOR - A ventilator device delivers ventilatory support to a patient in a back up timed mode when patient respiration is not detected or a spontaneous mode when patient respiration is detected. The timing threshold governing the back-up mode is chosen to deviate from normal expected respiration time for the patient to promote patient initiated ventilation in the spontaneous mode but permit back-up ventilation in the event of apnea. Automated adjustments to the timing threshold during the timed mode are made from the less vigilant timing threshold to a more vigilant threshold at or near a timing of normal expected breathing of the patient. Such adjustments may be made from a minimum to a maximum vigilance timing settings or incrementally there between as a function of time in the timed mode which is preferably the number of delivered machine breaths. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228183 | SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR THAT HAS AN ADJUSTABLE LENGTH HOSE - A supplied air respirator ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228184 | AGRICHEMICAL SPRAY MASK - An agrichemical spray mask according to the present invention comprises: a main body ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228185 | GARMENT WITH BARRIER DEVICE - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for a garment with a barrier device. In one embodiment, the garment comprises an upper body garment having a neck opening, two sleeves or arm hole openings, a back, and a compartment located on the back of the upper body garment, where the compartment has a surface therein located in location of the back that encompasses an area that includes at least the shoulder blades of an individual when worn by the individual. The garment includes a barrier device contained within the compartment, where the barrier device has protrusions that contact the surface when the individual initiates movement into a supine sleeping position. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228186 | Nipple abrasion protector - A nipple abrasion protector consists of a generally disc-shaped translucent polymeric adhesive film with adhesively affixed to one side of a release paper. The protector is removed from the paper and applied to the nipple to prevent chafing from contact with a shirt or other garment during extended physical activities like running and is semi-transparent or translucent and not readily detectable during activities like swimming or surfing. In addition, the protector is perforated with pores for breathablilty and has a cross-hatched surface texture to improve adhesion and flexibility. Moreover, the removable nipple protector adheres tightly to the areola and is capable of resisting protrusion of the nipple. The protector is free from materials such as latex which may incite an allergic reaction. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228187 | SELF-SERVICE CIGARETTE ROLLING MACHINE - A self-service cigarette rolling apparatus is described herein. The machine may be modular and can roll a carton of cigarettes in 8 to 10 minutes. To use, an operator loads tobacco into a hopper, whereby the tobacco is filled into tubes. Once filled, completed cigarettes roll down and out of the machine. The modular components are easily secured to and removed from the machine, which provides easy serviceability. Neither the operator nor the owner of the machine ever needs to open or get into any of the modules. Each module is easily serviced or replaced within a 24 hour period. The machine owner pays a monthly maintenance fee to permit the owner to use the machine in their store. This fee includes costs associated with replacing modules. If the owner does not pay their monthly maintenance fee, the manufacturer can shut down the machine so it will not operate. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228188 | MENTHOL-SORBED ACTIVATED CHARCOAL, CIGARETTE FILTER, AND FILTER-TIPPED CIGARETTE - Menthol-sorbed activated charcoal stably holding menthol during storage, and smoothly releasing menthol only during passage of tobacco smoke therethrough is provided. The menthol-sorbed activated charcoal is featured in that to activated charcoal having a specific surface area of 1500 m | 2013-09-05 |
20130228189 | Ventilated Smoking Article - A smoking article comprising a rod of smokeable material ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228190 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE SLEEVE - Generally described, the present disclosure relates to an electronic alternative smoking device and more particularly, to an electronic cigarette sleeve. In an illustrative embodiment, the sleeve can include a tubular member enclosing an electronic smoking device. The tubular member can extend the entire length of the device or a portion thereof. The sleeve can be slid over the electronic smoking device. The sleeve can cover the mouth portion of the electronic smoking device to protect it from dirt or touching a surface. The sleeve can come in a number of variations which are described in the present disclosure. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228191 | Electronic Cigarette With Liquid Reservoir - An electronic cigarette including an elongated housing that has a mouthpiece with an aerosol outlet, and an atomizer disposed within an atomizing chamber. The atomizer selectively generates an aerosol of the liquid in response to suction pressure at the aerosol outlet. The atomizing chamber has an air inlet, an atomizer outlet coupled to the aerosol outlet, and a first wick aperture. A liquid reservoir is disposed within the elongated housing, which is sealably separated from the atomizing chamber. A wick disposed through the first wick aperture between the liquid reservoir and the atomizing chamber and it is configured to transfer the liquid by capillarity from the liquid reservoir to the atomizer. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228192 | USE OF ASCORBIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR DYEING KERATIN-CONTAINING FIBRES - The invention relates to the use of specific ascorbic acid derivatives for dyeing keratin-containing fibres or as direct dyes for the preparation of a composition for dyeing keratin-containing fibres, and to methods for dyeing keratin-containing fibres, in particular for dyeing human hair. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228193 | Elastomeric Dental Floss - Described herein are dental floss compositions comprising an elastomeric matrix containing one or more particles, and methods of making and using the same. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228194 | Vacuum Filter System and Method with Integrated Filter Cleaning - A filter system for a vacuum cleaner may include an air intake manifold having a tubular air inlet and a tubular perforated filter cage, the filter cage having a first end coupled to the air inlet and a free second end, the air inlet having an outer surface with a seal, a filter agitator coupled to the intake manifold and arranged alongside the filter cage, the filter agitator having a cleaning surface disposed adjacent to the filter cage, and a filter holder having a first end, a longitudinally opposite second end for coupling to a filter, and at least one coupler for removably coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet of the vacuum cleaner. A method of cleaning a vacuum cleaner filter may include coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet and rotating the filter holder so that the filter rotates about the filter cage. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228195 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING PANEL - Disclosed are a cleaning system for a panel, which includes a steam sprayer for spraying steam on the panel and a cooling water sprayer for spraying cooling water on the panel, and a cleaning method of a panel performing cleaning the panel through steam spraying and cooling water spraying. While the panel is sprayed with steam, a foreign substance attached to the panel may be temporarily swollen or experience a phase change. After the process of spraying the steam, the panel is sprayed with cool water, through which the foreign substance is cooled and condensed, which may cause weakening of the coupling force with the panel. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228196 | CLEANING OF BODY-INSERTED MEDICAL TUBES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a method for cleaning endotracheal tubes comprises inserting a cleaning device within an endotracheal tube while a cleaning member is in a compressed position, radially expanding the cleaning member to an expanded position within the endotracheal tube, and withdrawing the cleaning device from the endotracheal tube with the cleaning member in the expanded position. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228197 | WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - A dishwasher includes a plurality of water circuits in which rinsing liquid is circulated according to a program control unit. The circulation of the rinsing liquid results in the passage of the rinsing liquid through at least one filter element that captures dirt entrained with the rinsing liquid. The filter element may include a plurality of thread elements disposable between a dirt capture state in which the thread elements are under tension, whereupon the thread elements intercept dirt entrained with the rinsing liquid while the rinsing liquid passes through the thread elements, and a relaxed state, in which the thread elements are disposed under less tension than in the dirt capture state to facilitate release of intercepted dirt from the thread elements, whereby the at least one filter element can be cleared of intercepted dirt. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228198 | CLEANING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A cleaning system including a guiding object and a cleaning robot is disclosed. The guiding object includes a magnet to form a magnetic field. The cleaning robot includes an operation module, a first sense module and a control module. The operation module performs a cleaning action and a moving action according to a control signal. The first sense module generates a first sensed signal according to the magnetic field. The control module generates the control signal to adjust an efficiency of at least one of the cleaning action and the moving action according to the first sensed signal. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228199 | CLEANING ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A cleaning robot including a movement module, a cleaning module, a shock sensor module and a control module is disclosed. The movement module includes a plurality of rollers. The cleaning module includes a suction aperture, a cleaning brush, and a dust collection box. The shock sensor module detects a shock and generates a detection signal. The control module controls at least one of the movement module and the cleaning module according to the detection signal. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228200 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS, LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN A COMPUTER-READABLE PROGRAM - Provided is a liquid processing apparatus that selectively supplies processing liquids with a switching operation to the surface of a substrate to perform a liquid processing. The liquid processing apparatus includes a first processing liquid supply unit including a first nozzle block that selectively supplies an acidic chemical liquid and a rinse liquid, and a second processing liquid supply unit including a second nozzle block that selectively supplies an alkaline chemical liquid and a rinse liquid. When a chemical liquid is supplied to the substrate from one of the first and second nozzle blocks, the other of the first and second nozzle blocks is retreated to a retreat position. When the rinse liquid is supplied to the substrate from one of the first and second nozzle blocks, the other of the first and second nozzle blocks is moved to a processing position. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228201 | TOUCHLESS CAR WASH SYSTEM - A carwash system is disclosed wherein a spray arm dependingly mounted to an overhead longitudinally movable carriage for dispensing fluids onto the exterior surfaces of a vehicle in a wash bay unidirectionally circumnavigates the vehicle for multiple circuits while performing one or more wash functions by coordinating longitudinal and rotational movements of the arm through the selective operation of two independent motor drives. Electrical power and/or data is carried to and from electrical devices on the arm by way of a slip ring conductor which is mounted coaxially with the arm pivot on the bottom side of the carriage. The fluid supply conduit also passes concentrically through this pivot. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228202 | DISHWASHER WITH TRANSFORMING DOOR - A multiple chamber dishwasher has a door with multiple parts that can be linked for cooperative movement in a first mode and unlinked for independent movement in a second mode. A mode selector operatively coupled to a transformation link that effects conversion of the door between the first and second modes allows user selection of the door mode and can be associated with a door handle. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228203 | COMPACT FOLDING UMBRELLA WITH HYBRID RIBS TO RESIST DAMAGE DUE TO INVERSION - A folding umbrella and particularly one having multiple folds, is comprised of a support frame incorporating a hybrid rib typically located intermediate a main rib and a rear or outermost rib. The hybrid rib is formed of multiple sections composed of first and second materials which respectively provide the desired structural strength to reduce inversions of the umbrella to an acceptable minimum and provide the hybrid rib with the desired resiliency and flexibility to return the hybrid rib to its original, unstressed shape and thereby prevent permanent damage to the hybrid rib as well as adjoining frame elements of the umbrella. The thicknesses of the multiple sections and the relative sizes of the sections also significantly contribute to the capability of the hybrid rib to achieve the desired objectives of a compact, small, folding umbrella of reduced weight, and the ability to prevent permanent damage to the frame due to inversion. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228204 | SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT FORMED OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL FOR USE IN A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE HAVING SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENTS - A semiconductor element is formed of a thermoelectric material having at least one aperture, a first end face and an opposite second end face. A cross-sectional surface which is parallel to the first end face or to the second end face extends through the thermoelectric material and through the aperture and has an area which is at most 20% greater than the first front surface and is smaller than the second end face. A thermoelectric module having at least two semiconductor elements is also provided. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228205 | Apparatus for reversibly converting thermal energy to electric energy - A thermoelectric device (the TED) of the present invention is used as a generator application and a heat pump application. The TED transfers heat from one side of the device to the other side from cold to hot, with consumption of electrical energy. In a functioning mode of the TED, direct current runs through the TED and heat is moved from one side of the TED to another side of the TED, wherein the TED is used either for heating or for cooling applications, generation of electricity and/or transfer of heat in heating and refrigerating applications. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228206 | MANGANESE OXIDE AND CARBON COMBINATION GENERATOR BATTERY - A solid state energy generator and storage device, comprising two layers, in contact with each other, of dissimilar materials in terms of electron density and configuration, sandwiched between an anode and a cathode. One of the layers is a stabilized mixture of carbon and an ionic material (carbon matrix) and the other layer is a stabilized manganese oxide mixed with an ionic material (oxide matrix). The built-in potential of the device is determined mathematically by integrating the electrostatic forces across the barrier and will rise or fall in direct proportion to the device temperature (in Kelvin). In addition the device can be charged and thus function as a charge storage device, with the rated voltage varying according to the temperature of the device. When a load is attached across the terminals of the device a current flows. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228207 | Conductive Thick Film Past For Solar Cell Contacts - The invention relates to an inorganic reaction system used in the manufacture of electroconductive pastes. The inorganic reaction system comprises a lead containing composition and elemental tellurium, where in the lead containing composition is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system, and the elemental tellurium is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system. More preferably, the lead containing composition is between 40-90 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system, and the elemental tellurium is between 10-40 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system. The lead containing composition can be a glass frit and can further comprise lead oxide. Another aspect of the invention relates to an electroconductive paste composition that comprises metallic particles, an inorganic reaction system as disclosed, and an organic vehicle. Another aspect of the invention relates to an organic vehicle that comprises a binder, a surfactant, a solvent, and a thixatropic agent. Another aspect of the invention relates to a solar cell printed with an electroconductive paste composition as disclosed, as well as an assembled solar cell module. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of producing a solar cell. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228208 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a dye-sensitized solar cell module having a plurality of dye-sensitized solar cells connected in series, wherein this module has at least one power generation unit in which at least one bypass diode is connected in parallel to n number (where n represents an integer of 1 to 4) of dye-sensitized solar cells among the plurality of dye-sensitized solar cells. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228209 | SUBTRACTIVE HINGE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An assembly includes first and second sections and a subtractive hinge coupling the first and second sections. The subtractive hinges forms at least one aperture. A method for forming a flexible photovoltaic assembly includes the following steps: ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228210 | Low Cost High Efficiency Solar Concentrator With Tracking Receivers - One embodiment of the invention relates to a light concentrator apparatus including a reflector with an open substantially hemispherical reflecting surface characterized by a radius R, and an aperture for admitting light onto the hemispherical reflecting surface. The light concentrator apparatus further includes a movable elongated light collector having a first end located proximal to the reflecting surface; and extending along a longitudinal axis in a direction substantially normal to the reflecting surface to a second end. The light concentrator further includes a tracker configured to move the first end of the collector to points proximal to the reflecting surface. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228211 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT WITH OPTICALLY FUNCTIONAL CONVERSION LAYER FOR IMPROVING A CONVERSION OF INCIDENT LIGHT AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE ELEMENT - The invention relates to a photovoltaic element including an optically functional surface layer for improving a conversion of the incident light. The functioning of the layer involves absorbing incident sunlight having a low wavelength and emitting it again as light radiation having a higher wavelength, so that this light spectrum becomes usable for solar cells. In order to solve the currently unsolved problem of embedding such a layer into a thin-film solar cell with a substrate arranged on the front side, while ensuring high weathering resistance, it is proposed to arrange the optical functional layer in an additional encapsulation element on the front side and thus to construct the photovoltaic element as a double- or multiple composite assembly. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228212 | COMPONENT FOR FASTENING WIRE IN SOLAR MODULE AND SOLAR MODULE USING THE SAME - A component for fastening wires in a solar module is disclosed. The component includes a fastener and an adhesive layer. The fastener includes a substrate, two hooks disposed on the substrate, and two bases. Two cavities are formed between the hooks and the substrate for receiving the wires. Each hook has an opening, and the bases connect to the substrate and are disposed corresponding to the openings. A surface of each of the bases facing away from the cavity is inclined relative to the substrate, and a surface of each of the bases facing the cavity is substantially vertical to the surface. The adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate which is opposite to the hooks. A solar module using the component is also disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228213 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell module includes a framing member ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228214 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL ON NICKEL-COATED PAPER SUBSTRATE - A conducting substrate made of a nickel coating on paper that can be used in a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC or DSC). Zinc oxide is the preferred wide-band semiconductor deposited as a nanoparticle layer on the nickel-coated paper to form a photoanode once a dye is deposited on the nanoparticles. A method of constructing the nickel-coated paper substrate is also contemplated. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228215 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a solar cell according to an embodiment includes the steps of: forming an emitter layer by ion-implanting a first conductive type dopant to a first surface of a semiconductor substrate; and forming a back surface field layer by ion-implanting a second conductive type dopant to a second surface of the semiconductor substrate. When an additional dopant is a dopant other than the first and second conductive type dopants, an amount of the additional dopant doped during the forming the back surface field layer is larger than an amount of the additional dopant doped during the forming the emitter layer. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228216 | SOLAR CELL WITH GRADATION IN DOPING IN THE WINDOW LAYER - A multijunction solar cell including a window layer with a gradation in doping from the region in the window layer adjacent to the emitter region to the region in the window layer adjacent to the surface layer overlying the window layer, so that minority carriers in the window layer experience an electric field which would tend to drive them in the direction of the emitter layer, thereby increasing the efficiency of the solar cell. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228217 | SEMICONDUCTOR GRAIN AND OXIDE LAYER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Photovoltaic structures for the conversion of solar irradiance into electrical free energy. In a particular implementation, a photovoltaic cell includes a granular semiconductor and oxide layer with nanometer-size absorber semiconductor grains surrounded by a matrix of oxide. The semiconductor and oxide layer is disposed between electron and hole conducting layers. In some implementations, multiple semiconductor and oxide layers can be deposited. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228218 | THIN FILM TYPE SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A method of fabricating a solar cell includes forming a doped portion having a first conductive type on a semiconductor substrate, growing an oxide layer on the semiconductor substrate, forming a plurality of recess portions in the oxide layer, further growing the oxide layer on the semiconductor substrate, forming a doped portion having a second conductive type on areas of the semiconductor substrate corresponding to the recess portions, forming a first conductive electrode electrically coupled to the doped portion having the first conductive type, and forming a second conductive electrode on the semiconductor substrate and electrically coupled to the doped portion having the second conductive type, wherein a gap between the doped portions having the first and second conductive types corresponds to a width of the oxide layer formed by further growing the oxide layer. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228219 | SOLAR CELL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A first electrode layer ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228220 | METHOD FOR THE WET-CHEMICAL ETCHING OF A HIGHLY DOPED SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER - A method for the wet-chemical etching of a silicon layer in an alkaline etching solution is provided, where the silicon layer is the surface region of a solar cell emitter. The method ensures that the surface region of the emitter is etched-back homogeneously using an oxidant-free alkaline etching solution comprising at least one organic moderator is used for the isotropic etching back of the surface region of the emitter, where the moderator has a dopant concentration of at least 10 | 2013-09-05 |
20130228221 | MANUFACTURING METHODS AND STRUCTURES FOR LARGE-AREA THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS AND OTHER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Fabrication methods and structures relating to multi-level metallization for solar cells as well as fabrication methods and structures for forming back contact solar cells are provided. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228222 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL CONTAINING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion material, which acts as an electron donor for donating an electron or an electron acceptor for accepting an electron, contains a polymer having at least one structural unit selected from graphenes represented by the following general formulae ( | 2013-09-05 |
20130228223 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL CONTAINING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion material, which acts as an electron donor for donating an electron or an electron acceptor for accepting an electron, contains a polymer having at least one structural unit selected from graphenes represented by the following general formulae (1) to (4): | 2013-09-05 |
20130228224 | METHOD FOR COLLECTING DROPLET ATTACHED ON EXTERNAL SURFACE OF NEEDLE INTO CAPILLARY TUBE - In order to provide a method for collecting a droplet attached on an external surface of a needle into a capillary tube, the present invention is a method for collecting a droplet attached on an external surface of a needle into a capillary tube, the method comprising steps of (a) preparing a substrate comprising a capillary tube; a flexible thin film; a liquid-repellent film; and a hole; (b) moving the needle in the Z-direction to move the droplet from the external surface of the needle to the surface of the liquid-repellent film; (c) allowing the droplet to arrive at an inlet of the capillary tube by moving the needle more in the Z-direction, so as to suck the droplet into the capillary tube by a capillary phenomenon. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228225 | SEQUENTIAL CASCADING OF REACTION VOLUMES AS A CHEMICAL REUSE STRATEGY - A substrate processing system includes one or more processing chambers defining N reaction volumes. N-1 first valves are arranged between the N reaction volumes. A controller communicates with the N-1 first valves and is configured to pressurize a first one of the N reaction volumes with precursor gas to a first target pressure, wait a first predetermined soak period, evacuate a second one of the N reaction volumes to a second target pressure that is lower than the first target pressure, and open one of the N-1 first valves between the first one of the N reaction volumes and a second one of the N reaction volumes. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228226 | TOUCH-FREE AUTOMATIC FAUCET - A system and method of Touch Free Automatic faucet controlled by electronic sensors provides a Primary-Water-Flow-Mode, a Continue-Water-Flow-Mode, a Temperature-Control-Mode, a Faucet-Pause-Mode, an Adjust-Water-Flow-Mode and a Flow-Temperature-Default-Setting-Mode for users to control faucet water flow and water temperature without touching any parts of faucet body. The system comprises at least three electronic sensors, a logical processor circuit board, an electricity power supply package, a water flow control valve assembly, a temperature control valve assembly, at least one faucet body housing and at least one inlet fluid line. From the outputs of the sensors, the logical processor responds to the flow control valve assembly and to the temperature control valve assembly to control water flow and temperature to the faucet spout. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228227 | SIPHON ACTUATED FILTRATION PROCESS - A system for actuating a water flow through a filter. The system includes a filtrate withdrawal conduit for being connected to the filter in a water sealing fashion for receiving filtrate therefrom. A filtrate collector is in fluid communication with the filtrate withdrawal conduit for collecting the filtrate. A filtrate siphon is interposed between the filtrate withdrawal conduit and the filtrate collector. A suction mechanism connected to a top portion of the filtrate siphon via an air conduit. The suction mechanism provides suction to the filtrate siphon which is sufficient for drawing the filtrate to the top portion of the filtrate siphon for actuating the water flow through the filter and the flow of filtrate from the filter to the filtrate collector. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228228 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR JUDGING PROPRIETY OF EGR VALVE OPERATION - Provided are a temperature sensor | 2013-09-05 |
20130228229 | OIL-PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A coupling plate of a detent lever is assembled to an oil-pressure control device, wherein a transmission casing is a base for an assembling process. A slider of a range sensor coupled to the coupling plate is assembled to the transmission casing via a sensor body. A spool of a manual valve coupled to the coupling plate is assembled to the transmission casing via a valve body fixed to the sensor body. The coupling plate, the slider and the spool are assembled together, wherein the transmission casing is used as the base for the assembling process. It is not necessary to relatively position the slider and the spool to each other during the assembling process for an oil-pressure control device. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228230 | VACUUM ACTUATED VALVE - A vacuum actuated valve assembly includes a valve body housing a butterfly valve configured to be connected to a vapor containing fluid source having a static pressure; a linear rack and pinion assembly; an externally exhausted pneumatic actuator having a body with a first end and a second end, an internal piston, an external piston rod shaft having a third end away from the body of the actuator, and a spring located over the external piston rod shaft and fitted in between the second end and a stopper near the third end. The externally exhausted pneumatic actuator is configured to be operated by the static pressure of the vapor in the fluid source. The rack and pinion assembly is coupled to the third end of the external piston rod shaft, and configured to operate the butterfly valve. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228231 | MOUNTING FOR AN INJECTOR AND INJECTOR DEVICE HAVING AN INJECTOR INTEGRATED IN THE MOUNTING - A mounting for an injector includes at least one main body and a cap jointly or commonly forming a receptacle for the injector. The main body is formed of metal sheets which are connected to each other and together form at least one annular chamber which extends around the receptacle. In particular, a mounting for an injector is provided, which has a simple technical construction and can be cooled (optionally in a controlled manner). Moreover, the mounting has a particularly lightweight construction and is adapted to operation with considerable temperature differences. An injection device integrated in a mounting is also provided. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228232 | Hot Air Blower - A hot air blower includes a shell including a fan mechanism, a combustion device, a vane mechanism, and a flame protector disposed therein. The vane mechanism includes a clipping seat and a plurality of guiding vanes extended thereon. The plurality of guiding vanes extend obliquely and prevents the air passing through the vane mechanism from generating turbulence. The clipping seat and the flame protector form a half-closed combustion chamber therebetween. Heat in the half-closed combustion chamber causes a thermal expansion of the air and, thereby increasing a speed and a volume of the air passing the guiding vanes of the vane mechanism. Heated air is discharged from an external flow tube and which controls a heating range of an area of the hot air blower. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228233 | Hot Water Recovery - The concepts relate to reducing energy loss associated with hot water systems. One example is manifest as a selective hot water isolation device that is configured to be connected in fluid flowing relation with a first water line and a second water line and where the selective hot water isolation device is configured to control water cross-over from the second water line into the first water line based upon water flow through the first water line. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228234 | TAP STAND AND LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A liquid delivery system includes a portable tap stand connectable to a source of liquid, and a portable, collapsible liquid container shaped and dimensioned to allow the tap stand to stand therein during use. The tap stand includes a pipe having an inlet and multiple outlets, a respective tap being connected to each outlet. The tap stand further includes legs coupled to the pipe and configured to support the pipe in an upright position. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228235 | LUBRICATING VALVE TRAIN CARRIER - A valve train carrier comprises an enclosed main passage configured to be in pressure communication with pressurized engine oil and an enclosed secondary passage adjacent the main passage. An oil barrier between the main passage and secondary passage is configured to permit oil flow from the main passage to the secondary passage such that the secondary passage receives oil from the main passage at a lower pressure than oil in the main passage. Outlet passages permit discharge of oil from the carrier. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228236 | SURFACE FLOW ENHANCEMENT DEVICE HAVING A GRIPPING PAD - A surface flow enhancement device is provided, comprising: a first part having an aerodynamic portion and a fastening portion, the aerodynamic portion for deflecting moving air incident upon the aerodynamic portion; a second part having a first side and a flat second side, the second part including a securing element for securing the second part to the fastening portion, such that the first side faces toward the first part and the flat second side faces away from the first part, and one or more attaching elements for attaching the surface flow enhancement device to a surface of a vehicle; and a gripping pad having an adhesive side that is attached to the flat second side, and a gripping side that inhibits movement of the surface flow enhancement device in a direction parallel to the surface of the vehicle when the device is attached to the surface of the vehicle. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228237 | Valve Assembly - A valve assembly able to be mounted with a liquid container, the valve assembly comprising: a housing having a passageway that extends through the housing; a breather float valve mounted within the housing, the breather float valve movable between an open position to allow gas to pass through the passageway and a closed position that prevents liquid from passing through the passageway; a liquid inlet, forming part of the housing, the liquid inlet allowing fluid to pass into the housing; and an inlet float valve mounted within the housing, the inlet float valve movable between an open position that permits the flow of liquid through the liquid inlet and a closed position that prevents the flow of fluid through the liquid inlet. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228238 | TOILET INLET VALVE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A toilet inlet valve and control method thereof, the inlet valve comprises a valve body, an inlet pipe, a water stop device with a water stop rubber gasket, a float bowl device, a raising rod device and an outlet pipe, wherein, the water stop device also comprises a water stop seat, a tray, a needle valve and a back pressure cavity; the water stop seat is located at the front end of the outlet pipe, and of which the opening is coupling with the end face of the water stop rubber gasket; the tray is connected to the water stop rubber gasket, and is located at the side of the water stop seat that is opposite to the water stop rubber gasket; the needle valve is fixed to the tray, and is located at the side of the water stop rubber gasket that is opposite to the tray. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228239 | Pressure Equalizing Device and Receptacle - Provided is a pressure equalizing device for facilitating drug reconstitution in a closed system. The pressure equalizing device includes a container for attachment to a receptacle, to permit pressure equalization between the container and the receptacle. The container includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The device further includes a vent channel extending between the first chamber and a distal opening of the vent channel. In accordance with the invention, when the receptacle is connected to the pressure equalizing device, the vent channel establishes direct fluid communication between the first chamber and the receptacle. Additionally, a longitudinal axis of the pressure equalizing device is configured to be aligned with or parallel to a longitudinal axis of the receptacle when the pressure equalizing device is attached to the receptacle. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228240 | SHUT-OFF MEMBER OF A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE OF A PRESSURE REGULATOR DEVICE, AND PRESSURE REGULATOR DEVICE HAVING SUCH SHUT-OFF MEMBER - A shut-off member of a pressure reducing valve of a pressure regulator device, such as a diaphragm-type first stage for scuba diving, includes an enlarged head connected to a shaft and cooperating with a valve seat that separates a chamber supplied with high pressure gas from a chamber in which gas is at a lower pressure. The enlarged head and an end section of predetermined length of the shaft, connected to the enlarged head, are seamlessly coated with at least one layer of elastomeric material. Such coating of elastomeric material is limited to an end portion of the shaft connected to the enlarged head and the coated shaft portion is entirely contained in the high-pressure chamber in any operating position of the shut-off member. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228241 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Managing Fluids - Apparatuses manage the flow of fluids, such as, for example, water, through pipes. Specifically, the apparatuses of the present invention creates a backward pressure in fluid traversing a pipe, wherein the backward pressure within the pipe provides compression to the fluid effectively compressing entrapped gas bubbles within the fluid, allowing more accurate water meter measurements. Moreover, the apparatuses of the present invention provide backflow prevention. Systems and methods for managing fluids are further provided. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228242 | CONTROLLED ISOLATION VALVE HAVING REINFORCED SEALING - An isolation valve including a mechanism for reinforcing closure. The valve includes a seat against which a flap valve member is fitted in a closed position, and a locking finger presents movement defined by a control mechanism configured to press the finger against the valve member in the closed position. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228243 | Device Adapted to Withdraw Gas and to Control Gas Flow Rate Discharged Therefrom - A device includes a filling valve, a sleeve, an absorbing member, and a gas control unit. The filling valve can be engaged for filling liquid gas. The sleeve includes a fluid passing section that enables liquid gas outside to flow therein. The absorbing member can absorb liquid gas and is disposed in the sleeve. The gas control unit includes a main body, a gas inlet and flow rate adjusting mechanism, and a gas outlet mechanism. The gas inlet and flow rate adjusting mechanism includes an adjustably movable valve and a first air seal. The first air seal is mounted between the adjustably movable valve and the main body to prevent liquid gas from passing therebetween. The adjustably movable valve is in fluid communication with the gas outlet mechanism such that vaporized gas emitted from the absorbing member is discharged from the device from the gas outlet mechanism. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228244 | SEWAGE TANKS AND GRINDER PUMP SYSTEMS - A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228245 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A flow control valve for a construction machine is provided, which can constantly control a flow rate of hydraulic fluid supplied to a hydraulic actuator through a flow control spool in a spool. The flow control valve for a construction machine, having a valve body in which a supply passage communicating with a pump passage and actuator ports connected to a hydraulic actuator are formed, and a spool installed in the valve body to be shifted, includes a flow control spool shifted in the spool to variably control a cross-sectional area of a passage connected to the one actuator port if a flow rate of the hydraulic fluid that flows through the supply passage is higher than a set flow rate, a first passage formed on the spool to communicate with the supply passage and a second passage formed on the spool to communication with the one actuator port and having a cross-sectional area that is varied depending on the shifting of the flow control spool. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228246 | Work Vehicle Having Hydraulic Apparatus - Disclosed is a work vehicle having a hydraulic apparatus which can reliably prevent erroneous operation of the valve of the hydraulic apparatus even when the operating lever is moved inadvertently. With this hydraulic apparatus, with operations of a single operating lever in two directions, two valves are operated respectively. Two valve operating links for operating the two valves respectively are pivotally supported to a support shaft provided to a pair of frame plates and a lock pin is provided to the frame plates. The two valve operating links form pin holes. When the two valves are at the neutral positions, the lock pin is inserted into the pin holes with a locking operation of a lock operating tool, thus fixing the valve operating links and locking the valves. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228247 | Canted, single vane, three-way butterfly valve - A canted, single vane three-way butterfly valve having a T-shaped housing having an inlet and one outlet port, a third port straddling said inlet and outlet ports, a single vane interspaced between the inlet and outlet ports supported by a central shaft, capable to selectively blocking fluid flow emanating from either inlet or outlet ports from entering said third port when the plenary axis of said vane is tilted forty five degrees from the central axis of either inlet or outlet ports. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228248 | WRAPPABLE END FRAY RESISTANT PROTECTIVE TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A wrappable, end fray resistant textile sleeve for protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an elongate wall having warp yarns extending generally parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the sleeve and fill yarns extending circumferentially about the sleeve. The warp yarns and the fill yarns are woven in an overlying and underlying weave pattern with one another. The warp yarns are arranged in discrete groups alternating about a circumference of the wall with adjacent groups having a different number of the warp yarns. As such, the wall is provided with groups of increased numbers of warp yarns that provide the sleeve with enhanced rigidity and abrasion resistance, while also being provided with groups of decreased numbers of warp yarns that provide the sleeve with enhanced flexibility along the longitudinal central axis. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228249 | HOT-FILLABLE CONTAINER WITH MOVEABLE PANEL AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A plastic, hot-fillable container and systems and methods thereof. The plastic container has one or more moveable portions each comprised of intersecting grooves. Each of the one or more moveable portions is constructed and operative to move outwardly temporarily without permanently deforming responsive to hot-filling the container with a product. The one or more moveable portions also can be constructed and operative to move inwardly to reduce or remove a portion of an internal vacuum within the filled and capped container. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228250 | SENSOR IN A DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR ACOUSTIC DETECTION OF A CONTAINER AND CONTENT THEREOF - Sensor system for acoustic detection in a dispensing system of a container having a rim and content includes at least one controller coupled to the dispensing system for selectively triggering on and off the dispensing system, an ultrasound position sensor coupled to the controller for emitting a first ultrasound beam towards a container-receiving location, for receiving ultrasound echoes indicative of a position of the container relative to a dispenser outlet, and for sending a first signal to the at least one controller indicative of the container position relative to the dispenser outlet, and an ultrasound fill sensor coupled to the at least one controller for emitting a second ultrasound beam towards the container-receiving location, for receiving ultrasound echoes indicative of the rim and content surface, and for sending to the at least one controller a second signal indicative of the position of the content surface relative to the rim. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228251 | GRAIN ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A grain oriented electrical steel sheet includes forsterite film on a surface of base steel sheet and a selenium-concentrated portion in at least one of the forsterite film and an interface between the forsterite film and the base steel sheet by a presence ratio expressed as area-occupying ratio of the Se-concentrated portion, of at least 2%, per 10000 μm | 2013-09-05 |
20130228252 | FORMED AUTOMOTIVE PART MADE FROM AN ALUMINIUM ALLOY PRODUCT AND METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - An aluminium alloy rolled sheet product for forming into automotive body panels, and having a yield strength of more than 160 MPa after being subjected to a paint-bake cycle, and having a gauge in a range of 0.5 to 4 mm, and preferably 0.7 to 3.5 mm, and having a composition of, in wt.%: Zn 1.5 to 4.0, Mg 0.3 to 1.5, Cu 0 to 1.0, Ti 0 to 0.15, Fe 0 to 0.35, Si 0 to 0.5, other elements and unavoidable impurities, and balance aluminium. An automotive body part formed from such an aluminium sheet. A method of manufacturing an automotive body part. Also, the use of the aluminium alloy sheet product in such a method of manufacturing. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228253 | HIGH TOUGHNESS SECONDARY HARDENING STEEL - A secondary hardening steel alloy substantially lacking Cobalt is disclosed. In spite of the substantial lack of Cobalt, a steel alloy of the present disclosure has a low Stage II crack growth, and a high fracture toughness. Applications of a steel alloy of the present disclosure include structural applications, including aircraft landing gear. | 2013-09-05 |
20130228254 | PYROTECHNIC GAS GENERATOR COMPOUNDS - The main subject of the present invention is a solid pyrotechnic gas generator compound, the composition of which contains, expressed in weight percentages:
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20130228255 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Bare can be prevented from occurring in a wear indicator. A pneumatic tire has a wear indicator | 2013-09-05 |