| 36th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20110214712 | SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION - Methods, apparatus, and systems relating to the use and design of specially shaped, rotating reflective louvers to provide cost effectively harvesting of electricity, heat, and/or lighting are described. In an embodiment, the reflected and concentrated direct light is focused on the neighboring louver photovoltaic cells to generate electricity and an integral cooling channel allows heat collection. A skylight embodiment permits the indirect light to pass between the louvers and through a transparent backing providing high quality natural light inside while allowing artificial lights to be dimmed or turned off saving energy. In some embodiments, control systems (that may be computer controlled) can modulate the louver position to improve the light transmitted into the building when appropriate to maximize the net energy saved or generated depending on the situation. Moreover, the devices can be retrofitted into existing buildings or integrated into new building construction. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214713 | SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A solar battery module comprises a frame member and a solar battery panel. The frame member includes frame strips and coupling members. Each frame strip has an open-ended mounting slot, and two engaging grooves formed respectively in two ends. Each coupling member has two abutment portions abutting respectively against two adjacent ends of two adjacent frame strips, a curved connecting portion interconnecting the abutment portions, a curved positioning slot in spatial communication with the mounting slots in two adjacent frame strips, and two engaging arms extending respectively from the abutment portions and retained respectively within two corresponding engaging grooves. The panel includes mounting portions disposed respectively within the mounting slots in the frame strips, and positioning portions disposed respectively within the positioning slots in the coupling members. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214714 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL INTERCONNECTION - A thin-film solar cell module, and a method of interconnecting two or more thin-film solar cells on a foreign supporting substrate. The method comprises the step of wire-bonding an air-side electrode of one thin-film solar cell to a substrate-side electrode of an adjacent solar cell, such that said thin-film solar cells are connected in series. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214715 | SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THEREOF - The invention relates to a solar panel assembly and a method of making thereof. The solar panel assembly includes a solar panel having a non-light receiving surface and a support member. The support member is attached to the non-light receiving surface of the solar panel by means of a hot melt moisture curable composition. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214716 | ISOLATED METALLIC FLEXIBLE BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR MODULE ENCAPSULATION - Provided are novel solar modules including electrically isolated moisture barriers. According to various embodiments, the solar modules include two distinct seals: one to electrically isolate the moisture barrier and one to protect photovoltaic cells of the module. Also provided are novel back sheets for solar module encapsulation, and novel solar modules including such back sheets. According to various embodiments, the back sheets are ungrounded and flexible. In certain embodiments, the back sheets include an integrated flexible and electrically isolated moisture barrier. The electrically isolated moisture barrier may be a thin metallic sheet, e.g., an aluminum foil. The electrically isolated, flexible moisture barrier eliminates the need for grounding. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214717 | LIGHT CURABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ENCAPSULANT - Provided are photovoltaic modules that can include a liquid encapsulant formulation. Also provided are such liquid encapsulant formulations. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214718 | MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRODE - In the present invention, to keep the conductive paste from flowing, an organic layer is formed on the substrate, following which the conductive paste is printed and fired. An electrode could be formed with a method comprising steps of: applying an organic paste onto one side of a substrate so as to form an organic layer; applying a conductive paste onto the organic layer; and firing the conductive paste so as to form an electrode and burn off the organic layer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214719 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A BACK-CONTACT SOLAR CELL AND DEVICE THEREOF - Methods of fabricating back-contact solar cells and devices thereof are described. A method of fabricating a back-contact solar cell includes forming an N-type dopant source layer and a P-type dopant source layer above a material layer disposed above a substrate. The N-type dopant source layer is spaced apart from the P-type dopant source layer. The N-type dopant source layer and the P-type dopant source layer are heated. Subsequently, a trench is formed in the material layer, between the N-type and P-type dopant source layers. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214720 | POLYESTER FILM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A polyester film including terminal carboxylic groups in an amount of from 2 eq/t to 23 eq/t, wherein an amount of carboxylic groups on a surface of the film is from 0.005 eq/m | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214721 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELLS - The invention provides photovoltaic concentrator solar cells and a method of forming these from a semiconductor wafer. The method has the steps of first doping the rear surface of said wafer so as to provide a first doped region. Depositing passivation layers on the front and rear surfaces. Forming a deep groove in the rear surface through the passivation layer and doping said rear surface so as to provide an oppositely doped second doped region in the deep groove. Then an opening is formed through the rear passivation layer to the first doped region; and electrical contacts are formed on the rear surface to electrically connect to the first and second doped regions. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214722 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - The present invention relates to a thin film solar cell. The thin film solar cell comprises a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, a first semiconductor layer, a reflection layer, a reflection enhancing layer, a second semiconductor layer and an electrode layer. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the substrate. The first semiconductor layer is formed on the transparent conductive layer. The reflection layer is formed on the first semiconductor layer, and it is highly refraction and has a plurality of light-transmissive parts. The reflection enhancing layer is formed on the reflection layer, and it has at least a stacking layer including a low refraction index layer and a high refraction index layer. The second semiconductor layer is formed on the reflection enhancing layer. The electrode layer is formed on the second semiconductor layer. The light-transmissive parts are extended to the reflection enhancing layer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214723 | Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Nitrogen Doped Carbon-Nano-Tube and Method for Manufacturing the Same - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method for manufacturing the dye-sensitized solar cell using a carbon nanotube (CN | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214724 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate including a first conductivity type region; a semiconductor layer disposed on a first surface of the semiconductor substrate and including second conductivity type impurities; a first mask film disposed on a second surface of the semiconductor substrate; a second mask film disposed on the first mask film; and an electrode disposed on the second mask film. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214725 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH GRADED BUFFER LAYER - A photovoltaic device can include a graded bandgap buffer layer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214726 | Ultra- High Solar Conversion Efficiency for Solar Fuels and Solar Electricity via Multiple Exciton Generation in Quantum Dots Coupled with Solar Concentration - Photoconversion devices comprising a semiconductor region of nanostructured crystalline material are disclosed. The nanostructures of a crystalline material provide for the generation of multiple excitons per photon absorbed by the crystalline nanostructure in response to incident solar radiation. The photoconversion devices will also include one or more optical elements providing for the concentration of sunlight in the semiconductor region. Also disclosed are photoconversion methods, systems and apparatus featuring the combination solar concentration with nanostructures of a crystalline material providing for the generation of multiple excitons per photon absorbed by the crystalline nanostructure in response to incident solar radiation. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214727 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SOLAR CELL WITH A TWO-STAGE DOPING - A method for manufacturing a solar cell via a two-stage doping includes the steps of forming an oxide layer, which can be penetrated by a first dopant, on at least one part of the surface of a solar cell substrate, forming an opening in the oxide layer in at least one high-doping region by removing the oxide layer in this high-doping region and diffusing the first dopant into the at least one high-doping region of the solar cell substrate through the opening. The first dopant is diffused into the solar cell substrate through the oxide layer. The diffusing-in through the openings and through the oxide layer takes place at the same time in a common diffusion step and the solar cell substrate is diffused in the common diffusion step in an at least partially hydrophilic state. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214728 | Electronic devices including transparent conductive coatings including carbon nanotubes and nanowire composites, and methods of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to large-area transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and nanowire composites, and methods of making the same. The σ | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214729 | System for Selectively Filling Pin Holes, Weak Shunts and/or Scribe Lines in Photovoltaic Devices and Photovoltaic Cells Made Thereby - A system for selectively filling pin holes, weak shunts and/or scribe lines in photovoltaics devices and photovoltaic cells made thereby is described. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214730 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - A dye-sensitized solar cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an electron-collector/dye layer, and an electron donor. The second electrode faces the first electrode. The electron-collector/dye layer provided on the first electrode includes an electron collector and dye. The electron collector includes first electron collector grains and second electron collector grains. The first electron collector grains have a diameter or diameters within a first diameter range and the second electron collector grains have a diameter or diameters within a second diameter range. A minimum value of the second diameter range is greater than a maximum value of the first diameter range. The electron donor is provided between the electron-collector/dye layer and the second electrode. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214731 | Solar Cell and Method for Manufacturing the Same - Disclosed is a solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same, which facilitates to prevent residual matters from remaining between first and second electrodes, to minimize a substrate-sagging problem even though plural layers are deposited on a substrate under high-temperature conditions, and to minimize the number of times of laser-scribing process. The solar cell comprises a substrate including a through-hole; a first electrode on one surface of the substrate, wherein one end of the first electrode is extended to an inner surface of the through-hole; a semiconductor layer on the first electrode; a second electrode on the semiconductor layer, wherein one end of the second electrode is extended to the inner surface of the through-hole; and a connecting portion for electrically connecting the one end of the first electrode with the one end of the second electrode. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214732 | MULTI-STAGE FORMATION OF THIN-FILMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A method is provided for producing a film of compound material. The method includes providing a substrate and depositing a film on the substrate. The deposited film has a first chemical composition that includes at least one first chemical element and at least one second chemical element. At least one residual chemical reaction is induced in the deposited film using a source containing at least one second chemical element to thereby increase the content of at least one second chemical element in the deposited film so that the deposited film has a second chemical composition. The content of at least one second element in the second chemical composition is larger than the content of at least one second element in the first chemical composition. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214733 | Front electrode for use in photovoltaic device and method of making same - This invention relates to a front electrode/contact for use in an electronic device such as a photovoltaic device. In certain example embodiments, the front electrode of a photovoltaic device or the like includes a multilayer coating including at least one transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer (e.g., of or including a material such as tin oxide, ITO, zinc oxide, or the like) and/or at least one conductive substantially metallic IR reflecting layer (e.g., based on silver, gold, or the like). In certain example instances, the multilayer front electrode coating may include one or more conductive metal(s) oxide layer(s) and one or more conductive substantially metallic IR reflecting layer(s) in order to provide for reduced visible light reflection, increased conductivity, cheaper manufacturability, and/or increased infrared (IR) reflection capability. In certain example embodiments, the front electrode acts as not only a transparent conductive front contact/electrode but also a short pass filter that allows an increased amount of photons having high energy (such as in visible and near infra-red regions of the spectrum) into the active region or absorber of the photovoltaic device. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214734 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE FOR SOLAR CELL, SUBSTRATE FOR SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an electrode for a solar cell, a substrate for the solar cell manufactured by the same, and a solar cell manufactured by the same. The present invention forms an electrode of a specific pattern through an offset printing system, and plates the electrode through a plating process to fill the metal-free region of a bus bar electrode with a plating metal and thus reduce the sheet resistance of the bus bar. The present invention obtains a finger electrode with a line with 100 microns or less through the combination of an offset printing process and a wet metal plating process. Further, the present invention obtains an electrode with an aspect ratio of 0.2 to 0.6 to reduce light shield effects and improve efficiency of the solar cell. The present invention eliminates the necessity of multilayer offset printing, and thus to reduce use of expensive conductive paste with might otherwise increase in proportion to the number of times printing is performed. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214735 | CONDUCTIVE LAMINATED ASSEMBLY - Provided are conductive laminated assemblies and conductive assembly tapes that are used thereon. The conductive laminated assemblies include a conductive foil, a pressure sensitive adhesive, a conductive element as a part of the foil or in the pressure sensitive adhesive and a conductive substrate. The conductive substrate can be a photovoltaic or solar cell. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214736 | PHOTODIODE, IMAGE SENSOR AND SOLAR CELL - A photodiode includes a p-type semiconductor material and an n-type chalcogenide compound. The p-type semiconductor material and the n-type chalcogenide compound form a pn-junction. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214737 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SOLAR CELL AND THE SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME (AS AMENDED) - A method of manufacturing a solar cell according to the present invention is a method of manufacturing a solar cell which includes a reflective part | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214738 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - Provided is a photo/thermo curable liquid encapsulant formulation for use in the construction of a variety of optical assemblies. Also provided are such optical assemblies. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214739 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - Photoelectric conversion elements and electrolyte solutions suitable for various applications and related components, and methods associated therewith, are described. Photoelectric conversion elements may include an electrolyte solution including an ionic liquid and an organic solvent. The ionic liquid may have an electron pair accepting functional group and the organic solvent may have an electron pair donating functional group. In some cases, including specified amounts of certain ionic liquids and organic solvents together may result in an electrolyte solution providing for advantageous photoelectric conversion efficiency while exhibiting low volatility. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214740 | PHOTOCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES SENSITIZED WITH BINUCLEAR METAL COMPLEX DYE AND ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION MAINLY COMPOSED OF IONIC LIQUID - The photochemical cell of the present invention comprises a semiconductor particle sensitized with a binuclear metal complex dye, which has a high absorption coefficient and an excellent electron transfer property, and an electrolyte solution comprising an ionic liquid as the major component. The photochemical cell is superior in durability. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214741 | SOLENOID VALVE DRIVING CIRCUIT, SOLENOID VALVE, AND SOLENOID VALVE DRIVING METHOD - A solenoid valve driving circuit for a solenoid valve includes a current detector for detecting a current that flows in a solenoid coil, a rate of change over time calculating unit for calculating a rate of change over time of the detected current, and a maintaining state transition determining unit for determining a timing at which transition from a first period to a second period occurs based on the calculated rate of change over time. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214742 | VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM AND VALVE CONTROL METHOD - A valve control system includes general-purpose valves arranged in a pipe that allows the flow of fluid, first and second sensors, and a safety controller. The general-purpose valves are valves that can be opened and closed according to electric signals, and may be, e.g., solenoid valves, respectively. The first and second sensors are sensors that detect a state of fluid flowing from the corresponding valves, and are formed of, e.g., pressure switches, respectively. The safety controller may satisfy safety standards, and outputs signals for controlling the valves based on signals provided from the first and second sensors, respectively. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214743 | METHOD OF USING NEW FLUSHING PORTS DURING CLEANING OF A PISTON ACCUMULATOR - The invention relates to a method of using new flushing ports (IA | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214744 | Fluid control system, device and method - A fluid control system, device and method are disclosed. The fluid control device is preferably configured to connect to an outlet of a fluid source. The fluid control device includes a valve, a sensor, a battery and a micro-generator. The sensor is used to measure or detect a condition and provide output signals that open and close the valve in response to a measured or detected condition. The micro-generator is positioned in a flow path of fluid and generates power from a flow of the fluid. The power generated from the micro-generator is stored in the battery and used to power later operations of the device. The device can be used for automating faucets, sprinklers and fire extinguishing equipment. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214745 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS AND ASSAY SYSTEMS - The systems and methods described herein include a microfluidic chip having a plurality of microfeatures interconnected to provide a configurable fluid transport system for processing at least one reagent. Inserts are provided to removably interfit into one or more of the microfeatures of the chip, wherein the inserts include sites for interactions with the reagent. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic chip and the inserts provide an efficient and accurate approach for conducting parallel assays. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214746 | VALVE WITH VENTING PORT - A valve includes a valve housing. A bore is in the valve housing. An inlet supply port fluidly communicates a pressurized supply fluid to the bore. A piston is movably positioned in the bore based on the pressure of the supply fluid. A portion of the piston extends into a frusto-conically shaped portion of the bore. A sealing member is associated with the portion of the piston sealingly engaging a surface of the frusto-conically shaped portion of the bore based on the pressure of the supply fluid. An inlet valve, movably positioned in the bore, is biased to sealingly engage a wall of the bore based on the pressure of the supply fluid. A control pressure supply port fluidly communicates a pressurized control fluid to the bore through the valve housing. A control pressure delivery port fluidly communicates with the control pressure supply port, via the bore, based on the pressure of the supply fluid. A venting port fluidly communicates with the control pressure delivery port, via the bore, based on the pressure of the supply fluid. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214747 | NACELLE WITH AN ADAPTABLE OUTLET SECTION - The present invention relates to a jet engine nacelle ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214748 | Systems and Methods for Purging a Valve in a Liquid Flow Line - A ball valve with a purging mechanism is used in a method that provides a fluid purge of the valve. The fluid purge may be accomplished by introducing fluid into a housing of the valve and allowing the fluid to pass through the valve and out through an outlet port. The fluid purge eliminates any residual matter from a liquid flow line. The fluid used for the purge is typically nitrogen or clean dry air (CDA). | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214749 | Safety System For Fluid Conduit - A housing at each end of a conduit defines a valve seat. A connector is connected to a valve body in each housing and holds the bodies away from the seats until the conduit fails, after which each body moves into contact with the corresponding seat. A compression zone between each body and the corresponding seat is sufficiently large to reduce heat generated thereat from adiabatic compression of the fluid flowing therethrough. In a variation, two heat-dissipating ribs are externally positioned on each housing adjacent the compression zone. In another variation, the connector is a generally helical spring within the conduit and sized to be in contact with an interior wall of the conduit so that the spring provides structural strength thereto. In another variation, a third housing is employed as a one-way check valve. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214750 | Fluid Conduit Safety System - In an embodiment, there is disclosed a flexible fluid conduit having a breakaway coupling at one or both ends and a safety system that includes a spring in compression which applies thrust (a pull) to flapper valves at both ends of the flexible fluid conduit through relatively stiff bendable spring rods which push the valves open as long as the flexible hose is intact. Upon a hose failure such as a drive away, a coupling separation, a hose separation, or a longitudinal tear, the spring looses its compression and the pull applied to the valves by the spring in compression changes to a pull which immediately pulls the valves to close. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214751 | PRESSURE REGULATOR DEVICE, ESPECIALLY OF THE HYDRAULIC REMOTE-CONTROL TYPE - Pressure regulator device comprising a body ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214752 | Pressure balance valve - A temperature controlling valve includes a housing and a valve core installed in the valve core, the housing including a fist end wall having a first limiting elements and a second end wall having a second limiting element, and the first and the second limiting elements being fixed to fourth openings on two ends of the valve core to decrease cross sectional areas of the fourth openings for flowing the cold and the hot waters to be less than cross sectional areas of first and second inlets to flow the cold and the hot waters of the housing, such that a pressure in the valve core is gathered well to sense a pressure difference between the cold and the hot waters precisely and balance the pressure difference. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214753 | MAGNETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SUCH DEVICE TO CLEAN THE INNER SURFACE OF A TUBE, AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SIPHONING FLUID - A tube cleaning device is provided including a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first magnetic or magnetically attractable element and an abrasive cleaning surface. The second member includes a second magnetic or magnetically attractable element magnetically attracted to or by the first magnetic or magnetically attractable element. When the first member is inserted within a tube and the second member is positioned adjacent an outer wall of the tube, the abrasive surface of the first member contacts an inner wall of the tube. By moving the second member along and/or around the outer wall of the tube, the abrasive surface cleans the inner wall of the tube. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214754 | BALL VALVE TOILET BOWL VALVE FILL SYSTEMS - A ball valve toilet bowl fill valve as a replacement for existing diaphragm-type shut-off valve assemblies for use with existing toilet systems is disclosed herein comprising: a valve body having a ball valve; a float and rod mechanism; a water inlet which allows water to enter to provide a water level in a toilet tank; a toilet fill; and a flange. The float and rod mechanism is buoyancy adjustable according to the water level present in the toilet tank such that the float and rod mechanism manipulates the ball valve within the valve body to control at least one water flow through the toilet fill. The ball valve toilet bowl fill valve is preferably sealably secured to the toilet tank via the flange in conjunction with a seal creating a substantially leak-free effective and efficient service for flush tank toilets. A kit and method of use/installation for the ball valve toilet bowl fill valve system is also disclosed suitable for replacing a diaphragm-type shut-off valve in a flush toilet. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214755 | DOUBLE METAL SEAL FITTING - A multi-port device such as a thermal expansion valve for an air conditioning system includes a seal structure with a first seal portion and a second seal portion. The first seal portion includes a metal material adapted to provide a primary seal. The second seal portion is attached to a free edge of the first seal portion and adapted to provide a secondary seal. The multi-port device with seal structure militates against leakage during operation of the air conditioning system. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214756 | Servo Valve - The invention relates to a servo valve for a hydraulic vehicle steering system, having a valve sleeve and an input shaft which is arranged within the valve sleeve and can be rotated relative to the valve sleeve about a common axis, the valve sleeve and the input shaft each having axially oriented control grooves positioned at least partially opposite each other, each control groove of the valve sleeve and of the input shaft being connected with two adjacent control grooves of the input shaft and of the valve sleeve, respectively, via a respective control gap, a first control gap being formed between a pressure port and a working port of the servo valve associated with the pressure port, and a second control gap being formed between a return port associated with the pressure port and the working port of the servo valve, the second control gap having a smaller flow cross-section than the first control gap in a center position of the valve. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214757 | PRESSURE SENSOR, PRESSURE-DIFFERENTIAL FLOW RATE METER, AND FLOW RATE CONTROLLER - In a pressure sensor that detects the pressure of liquid flowing in a main fluid flow path, a pressure measuring unit is installed by providing a pressure measuring space at a position branching from a straight-pipe portion of the main fluid flow path, and, in addition, the main fluid flow path and the pressure measuring space are connected with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe whose pipe diameters are smaller than the main fluid flow path. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214758 | CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for a purge valve that can be actuated by low pressure, which can be used for a low pressure or vacuum waste water system, encompassing a first valve and a second valve. The purge valve can be actuated as a function of its position, and the accumulated waste water can be drawn off via the sewage system. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214759 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND VENT ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates broadly to a pressure relief valve and vent assembly ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214760 | Screw top liqid dispensing chamber - The invention is a device which works similar to a ‘liquor dispenser’. To use the invention the original cap on the beverage carton must be screwed off. The invention screws onto a screw top beverage carton (usually milk/cream carton also referred to as a Gable Top Carton usually made of a cardboard type material). It has a straight pour spout which always keep the spout in pouring position and two chambers. These chambers contain steel balls that function according to angle and pressure when the invention is secured onto the beverage carton threaded neck and is raised to pour liquid into a cup. The steel ball in the main chamber acts as a stopper. This occurs when a specified amount of liquid has rushed through the two side hollow windows of the chamber and out of the spout. When the ball rolls to the top wall of the main chamber it blocks excessive liquid from exiting the spout thus creating a measured serving. This invention is unique because it attaches to the neck of the screw cap housing located atop of a beverage carton by means of an internal thread. The invention is externally located with the chamber reaching inside of the beverage carton just past the beginning of the beverage carton neck. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214761 | PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INDICATING STORAGE CAPACITY - A method for indicating storage capacity is applied in a storage device. The storage device includes a main storage unit, a capacity indicator, a driver, and a secondary storage unit. The second storage unit stores a preset storage capacity value and a drive table recording relationship between storage capacity difference ranges and rotation angles of the driver. The method includes: periodically obtaining a storage capacity value from a computer connected to the storage device; computing a difference between the obtained storage capacity value and the preset storage capacity value; determining the storage capacity difference range the difference falls within and the rotation angle the determined storage capacity difference range corresponds to in the drive table; and controlling the driver to rotate the determined rotation angle to drive the capacity indicator to indicate the obtained storage capacity value. A related storage device is also provided. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214762 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FLUIDIC OSCILLATOR FLOW METER - A flow tube for a bidirectional flow meter comprises a first means (for example in the form of a first flow chamber) for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a first direction; and a second means (for example in the form of a second flow chamber) for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a second direction, opposite to the first direction; wherein said first and second generating means are connected in series between an inlet port and an outlet port. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214763 | CARTRIDGE TYPE VORTEX SUPPRESSION DEVICE - A vortex suppression device is provided which includes a plurality of spaced apart porous panels arranged generally parallel with respect to each other for placement adjacent a suction pipe inlet. The panels of the suppression device are oriented generally perpendicular to, or parallel to the suction pipe inlet. The device serves to prevent formation of a sufficiently strong vortex capable of pulling a continuous gas core into the suction piping. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214764 | NOISE CONTROL FOR FLUID PRESSURE REDUCTION DEVICE FOR HIGH PRESSURE DROP RATIO - An improved fluid pressure reduction device including a perimeter and a hollow center aligned along a longitudinal axis, and further including an inlet region at the hollow center and an outlet region at the perimeter, wherein the outlet region includes multiple dimensioned outlet areas arranged to substantially reduce outlet tone generation. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214765 | MODULAR VALVE ASSEMBLY - A modular valve assembly ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214766 | FAUCET DIVERTER DEVICE - A faucet diverter device includes a faucet main body and a diverter valve. The faucet main body includes a first channel and a second channel for respectively passing therethrough a first fluid and a second fluid. The diverter valve, which is connected with the first channel and the second channel, includes a turning valve thereinside, a first diverting outlet, a second diverting outlet, and a pivot connected with the turning valve for turning the turning valve. The first fluid and the second fluid respectively flow into the turning valve of the diverter valve for blending with each other to generate a mixed fluid. The turning valve further includes a hole, and through turning the pivot to move the turning valve, the hole can be moved to a first position corresponding to the first diverting outlet, a second position corresponding to the second diverting outlet or a cut-off position. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214767 | WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND VALVE FOR A SINK - A water delivery system is provided, comprising at least one sink with a faucet device comprising a cold water faucet part and a hot water faucet part, a cold water line to the at least one sink, a hot water line to the at least one sink, and a valve associated with the at least one sink allowing in an open state the transport of water between the hot water line and the cold water line and inhibiting in a closed state the transport of water between the hot water line and the cold water line, wherein the open state and the closed state of the valve depend solely on whether a differential pressure across the valve is below or above a threshold value. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214768 | METERING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF DISPENSING FLUID - A metering assembly includes a fluidic chip and metering chambers. Selectable outlet valves communicate with each metering chamber to provide a discrete dispensed volume. The valves may be commonly controlled and may be formed as multi-level valves. The valves may be grouped into common substrate valve clusters. Purge channels communicate with the metering chambers and controlled purge valves allow reverse flow wash fluid to wash the metering chamber. Pressure ports are employed to actuate the valves. A method of dispensing a fluid from the fluidic chip includes a) to selectively filling (or filling) the metering chambers with a selected fluid; and b) outputting (or selectively outputting) the fluid to output locations. The total output volume of fluid dispensed from each metering chamber may be accumulated. The process may be repeated until the accumulated volume equals the desired volume and may be repeated for another fluid from a plurality of different fluids. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214769 | SELECTABLE FLUID VALVE ASSEMBLY - Valve assemblies are provided that have a selection member engaged with a housing to provide control of fluid communication between first and second fluid pathways. Positioning the selection member within a selection cavity of the housing provides fluid communication with a corresponding fluid pathway. An optional locking member can engage the valve assembly to prevent fluid communication with at least one fluid pathway. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214770 | INSULATING CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to an insulating cartridge for use as part of a pipe jacket insulation, comprising a substantially closed sheet metal casing ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214771 | ARMOUR REINFORCEMENT - A method for manufacturing flexible pipe body and flexible pipe body of a type suitable for transporting production fluids is disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes an armour layer comprising interlocked windings of armour tape comprising at least one armour locating element and a reinforcement layer comprising a layer of reinforcement tape comprising at least one reinforcement locating element over the armour layer. The armour locating element and reinforcement locating element locate windings of the reinforcement tape with respect to respective windings of the armour tape. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214772 | SPIRAL HOSE - The present invention provides a spiral hose comprising: a main body made of a soft synthetic resin material and wound in a spiral shape; and a reinforcing core having an elliptical sectional shape made of a hard synthetic resin material and embedded in a spiral shape into the main body so that the entire wall of the main body has a reduced thickness. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214773 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RUBBER HOSE REINFORCED BY STEEL CORDS, AND RUBBER HOSE REINFORCED BY STEEL CORDS - A method of manufacturing a rubber hose reinforced by a plurality of helically arranged steel cords is provided. The rubber hose includes an inner tube, an outer tube, and a laminated reinforcing layer between the inner and outer tubes. The reinforcing layer is formed by laminating unit layers on each other. A composite strip material is formed by embedding a plurality of reinforcing steel cords in an unvulcanized rubber strip so as to extend in the longitudinal direction thereof. The strip material is wound around the inner tube and vulcanized. The unit layers are formed from the composite strip material having a single continuous form, and each layer is formed by alternately repeating a winding pass forming step for winding the composite strip material in a first direction and a winding pass forming step for winding the composite strip material in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214774 | ALUMINUM TUBE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to an aluminum tube and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly to an aluminum tube that enables enhancement of adhesion between the aluminum tube and the resin coating coated on the surface of the aluminum tube, and a method for manufacturing the same. The method comprises: a supply step wherein an aluminum tube is supplied, a high frequency preheating step wherein said aluminum tube is preheated using high frequency heating, an adhesive coating step wherein the surface of said preheated aluminum tube is coated with an adhesive in a gel state, and a resin coating step wherein said aluminum tube coated with said adhesive is coated with a resin. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214775 | CYLINDER TUBE, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WITH SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CYLINDER TUBE - A cylinder tube of a hydraulic cylinder includes a substantially cylindrical outer peripheral wall portion, a port hole, and a plurality of rigidity changing portions. The port hole is formed in a part of the outer peripheral wall portion to communicate with an interior space of the outer peripheral wall portion. The rigidity changing portions are arranged at positions spaced at about 90 degrees leftward and rightward away from the port hole in the circumferential direction as viewed in section, with each of the rigidity changing portions having cross-sectional rigidity larger than a part in proximity to the port hole. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214776 | Cable tray - A cable tray constructed of longitudinal members welded to U-shaped transverse members that are made from wires having an arcuate but non-circular cross section that are oriented to allow electromagnetic conductors to rest upon an arcuate surface that does not include angular vertices that might damage the electromagnetic conductors residing within the cable tray. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214777 | Method and device for filling a disposable injector - The invention relates to a method and a device for the sterile filling of a disposable injector with a defined dose of an injection solution, wherein the disposable injector comprises a cylinder/piston unit with a cylinder and with a piston that can be pulled back manually. The defined dose of the injection solution is stored in an interior of a container of a needle syringe held in a bored stopper. The cylinder interior is connected to the container interior in a gas-tight and liquid-tight manner through the bored stopper. The cylinder/piston unit is filled by pulling back the piston or by pressing the needle syringe piston. With the present invention, a method and a device for filling a disposable injector are developed in which, without intermediate weighing or risk of inaccurate readings, the disposable injector can be filled with a defined dose of an injection solution from a syringe with a fused-in needle. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214778 | GAS CHARGING APPARATUS, GAS DISCHARGING APPARATUS, GAS CHARGING METHOD, AND GAS DISCHARGING METHOD - Disclosed herein is an apparatus including: a table configured to receive a container that stores an object therein, the container including a bottom surface provided with a positioning groove and including a charging inlet through which a gas is charged into the container; a positioning pin projecting from the table and adapted to engage with the positioning groove of the container; a nozzle configured to charge the gas into the container through the charging inlet; and a drive unit configured to move the nozzle into contact with the charging inlet of the container after the positioning pin is engaged with the positioning groove. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214779 | ASEPTIC DOSING SYSTEM - The present application provides an aseptic dosing system for dispensing a micro-ingredient. The aseptic dosing system may include a micro-ingredient source adapted to dispense the micro-ingredient, a sterilizer downstream of the micro-ingredient source configured to sterilize the micro-ingredient, and a nozzle downstream of the sterilizer configured to reconstitute the micro-ingredient in or downstream thereof. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214780 | SYSTEM FOR GRAVIMETRICALLY DOSING VARIOUS BULK GOODS COMPONENTS - The invention proposes a system for gravimetrically combining individual bulk material components in one or a plurality of transport container(s). The system comprises a plurality of storage containers for storing the bulk material components equipped with one dosing unit each in order to transfer a respective bulk material component into the transport container. Each of the storage containers is associated with a weighing means disposed below each storage container. The transport containers can be moved between the dosing units of the supply containers along a guidance and cooperate with the weighing means. In accordance with the invention, the guidance has several guiding segments that are disposed behind one another in the guiding direction and on which the transport container is guided, and at least the guiding segments disposed below the dosing units of the supply containers are formed by weighing/guiding segments which are mechanically decoupled from the other guiding segments or weighing/guiding segments such that the transport container is in its respective dosing position on the weighing/guiding segments for detecting its weight. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214781 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICE - A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid from a first fluid container to a second fluid container such as a piercing member protection device. The fluid transfer device can comprise a longitudinal axis A and a first connection part comprising connection means for connecting to said first fluid container. The fluid transfer device can further comprise a second connection part rotatably mounted to the first connection part by mounting means, and the second connection part can further comprise connection means for connecting said second fluid container. The mounting means can enable turning of said second connection part with respect to said first connection part. Such a device can allow a user to safely turn e.g., a syringe after assembly to read a volume indication or similar. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214782 | FUNNEL | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214783 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING FUELING ERROR - A device for preventing a fueling error reliably prevents a fueling error by accurately preventing an insertion of a small-diameter nozzle without blocking an insertion of a large-diameter nozzle whose entrance should be permitted. Even if an end of a nozzle is strongly pressed to left-and-right shutter members ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214784 | METAL SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITION, METAL SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD, AND METAL MATERIAL - A metal surface treatment composition including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a zirconium compound and a titanium compound, and an organosiloxane, which is a polycondensate of organosilane and has in a molecule thereof of at least two amino groups, in which the Degree of polycondensation of the organosiloxane is at least 40%, the content of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the zirconium compound and the titanium compound is predetermined content, the content of the organosiloxane in the metal surface treatment composition is predetermined content, and the mass ratio of at least one element selected from the group consisting of the zirconium element and the titanium element contained in the zirconium compound and the titanium compound, respectively, to the silicon element contained in the organosiloxane is a predetermined ratio. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214785 | METHOD FOR FORMING A TUBULAR MEDICAL DEVICE - A method and process for at least partially forming a medical device that is at least partially formed of a metal alloy which improves the physical properties of the medical device. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214786 | METHOD OF MAKING A SHAPED OBJECT WITH REGIONS OF DIFFERENT DUCTILITY - A shaped part with different microstructures is made by continuously conveying a succession of hardenable steel blanks having first and second regions through a furnace such that the blanks reach an outlet of the furnace each with both of the respective first and second regions heated to an austenitization temperature. Then the blanks are positioned with the second regions thereof in a chamber of a holding unit and the first regions outside the chamber, and, while holding the second regions in the chamber and the first regions outside the chamber the second regions are heated and maintained at the austenitization temperature and the first regions are cooled with air to a temperature at which their microstructures become ferritic-pearlitic. Thereafter the blanks are transferred from the holding unit to a press where they are hardened and finish shaped. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214787 | CABLE LOCK BAG - A bag includes a body portion defining a pouch having an open end and a strengthening rib. A strap of the bag has a first end connected to the body portion adjacent a first side of the open end, and a locking mechanism is connected to the body portion adjacent a second side of the open end. The locking mechanism is arranged to releasably engage a second end of the strap such that the bag can be connected to immovable objects to prevent theft of the bag. Further, a closing mechanism is disposed on the body portion and arranged to close the open end. The closing mechanism has a moveable head that is arranged to engage the second end of the strap when the strap is engaged with the locking mechanism, such that unauthorized access to the contents of the open end is prevented when the bag is locked. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214788 | Tire Crown for an Airplane - An airplane tire, whose rated pressure is more than 9 bar and whose deflection under rated load is more than 30%, comprising a tread having a tread surface ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214789 | FEATURES FOR MAINTAINING VOIDS WITHIN A TIRE TREAD - Particular embodiments of the present invention include tire treads that include a tread body having a length, a width, and thickness, the thickness being bounded by an outer surface and an underside surface. Such treads may also include a void positioned within the thickness of the tread body. Such treads may further include one or more members extending between the void and the tread underside surface. Other embodiments of the present invention include a tire having such treads, as well as molds for forming such treads. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214790 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR MOTOCROSS - Deformation of a shoulder portion at the time of jumping and landing is suppressed, and acceleration after landing is improved. A pneumatic tire for motocross comprises a pair of rubber reinforcing layers | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214791 | Tire for Vehicle, Comprising a Tread, Comprising Plurality of Compounds and a Carcass Reinforcement formed of at Least Two Layers - A tire for a motorized two-wheeled vehicle, comprising a carcass-type reinforcing structure formed of at least two layers of reinforcing elements, and comprising underneath the tread a crown reinforcement structure comprising at least one layer of reinforcing elements. At least the tread surface comprises a first polymeric compound extending in at least the region of the equatorial plane and at least one second polymeric compound having physicochemical properties different from those of said first polymeric compound, the reinforcing elements of said two or more layers forming the carcass-type reinforcing structure forming angles with the circumferential direction of between 70° and 85° and the distance between the reinforcing elements of each of said two or more layers forming the carcass-type reinforcing structure being not more than 0.5 mm across at least 60% of the axial width of at least one region composed of the second polymeric compound. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214792 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR MOTORCYCLE - A pneumatic tire for motorcycles is provided which can improve the traction performance especially during sharp cornering by largely leaning a vehicle (motorbike) followed by acceleration, and the stability during leaning of a vehicle in addition to enhancing the steering stability at high speed. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214793 | Tire for Vehicle, Comprising a Tread Comprising a Plurality of Compounds and a Radial Carcass Reinforcement formed of at Least Two Layers - A motorized two-wheeled vehicle, comprising a radial carcass reinforcement formed of at least two layers of reinforcing elements, and comprising underneath the tread a crown reinforcement structure comprising of at least one layer of reinforcing elements. At least the tread surface comprises a first polymeric compound extending in at least the region of the equatorial plane and at least one second polymeric compound having physicochemical properties different from those of said first polymeric compound, the density of reinforcing elements in the radially inner carcass reinforcement layer being less than that in the radially outer carcass reinforcement layer. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214794 | LABEL FILM FOR ALL-ROUND LABELS - The invention relates to a multi-layer, opaque, biaxially-oriented polyolefin film with a thickness of at least 40 μm of a vacuole-containing base layer B and intermediate layers Z applied on both sides thereof of at least 70% by weight of a propylene homopolymer, and with a thickness of at least 3 μm and a covering layer D on both sides thereof of a mixture of incompatible polymers and respectively a surface roughness Rz of at least 2.5 μm (with a cut-off of 0.25 mm). The invention also relates to the use of this film as a wrap-around label. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214795 | Seaming Tape and Method for Using Same - A seaming tape for joining pieces of floor-covering together, such as carpet or resilient floor covering material, and a method for using the same to join adjacent pieces of planar material is provided. The seaming tape can include an upper mesh tape portion and a lower blocking tape portion that is narrower in width than the mesh tape portion. The mesh tape portion can further include a pressure-sensitive adhesive to hold the blocking tape portion in position. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214796 | Styrene-Butadiene-Based Binders and Methods of Preparing and Using Same - Styrene-butadiene-based aqueous dispersions and methods for their preparation are described herein. The aqueous dispersions include water and a binder comprising a styrene-butadiene-based copolymer and an epoxysilane. Further described herein are binder formulations and methods for their preparation and use. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214797 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL REVERSE TANKING MEMBRANES - Shaped waterproofing membranes having three-dimensional contours are useful for the “reverse tanking” waterproofing of detail areas such as those presented by “tiebacks,” pipes, pile caps, and other irregularities that occur on concrete formworks and other civil construction or building surfaces. A preferred method for making such membranes is to thermoform a membrane laminate, having a carrier support sheet, waterproofing adhesive, and optionally a protective coating layer, as a single unit. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214798 | MORTARLESS TILE INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING TILES - The tile installation system provides a system for installing an architectural covering material to a substrate surface utilizing a plurality of release sheets where each release sheet has a top side surface and a bottom side surface. A plurality of discrete adhesive substrate portions are positioned on the top side surface of the release sheet, wherein the top side surface of the release sheet has a stronger bonding affinity with the plurality of adhesive substrate portions than the bottom side surface. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214799 | FRICTION STIR WELDING OF DISSIMILAR METALS - When a friction stir weld tool penetrates the interface of two workpieces of dissimilar metal alloy materials, the resultant weld of the different alloy materials may produce a weak weld joint. Such weak joints are often experienced, for example, when attempting to form spot welds or other friction stir welds between a magnesium alloy sheet or strip and an aluminum alloy sheet or strip. It is discovered that suitable coating compositions including an adhesive placed at the interface of assembled workpieces can alter the composition of the friction stir weld material and strengthen the resulting bond. In the example of friction stir welds between magnesium alloy and aluminum alloy workpieces, it is found that combinations of an adhesive with copper, tin, zinc, and/or other powders can strengthen the magnesium-containing and aluminum-containing friction stir weld material. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214800 | WAVE-LIKE STRUCTURES BONDED TO FLAT SURFACES IN UNITIZED COMPOSITES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A simplified manufacturing technique to directly form a unitized composite structure with at least one relatively flat surface and at least one sinuous element in an internally-bonded unitized composite is provided. A matrix of fibrous and or other materials is deposited in layers which are subsequently formed into corrugated or wave-like shapes and exposed to an activation step. At least one element is composed of a contractive material which shrinks when activated, such as by heating in an oven, to become relatively flat and optionally bonded to at least one other non-contractive layer which remains in a sinuous shape after the activation step. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214801 | TIRE TREAD BUFFING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and method for removing an outer layer of resilient material from an object to achieve a target outer dimension includes performing an initial cut at a cutting depth to remove an outer layer of the material. A parameter indicative of a work input to a cutter that performed the cut is acquired and used to determine the cutting depth that will be used for performing a subsequent cut to remove an additional layer. In this way, subsequent cuts are performed until the target outer dimension is achieved. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214802 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-LAYER BALLOONS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A multi-layered balloon is provided where each layer is formed such that each layer is made from tubing that optimizes the inner wall stretch thus providing maximum balloon strength. The high pressure, multi-layer balloon is provided with layers that allow for slipping, such that the balloon has a very high pressure rating and toughness, yet excellent folding characteristics. Methods for producing such multi-layer balloons using existing balloon forming equipment are also provided. The multi-layer balloons can have alternating structural and lubricating layers, or layers with low-friction surfaces. The multi-layer balloons are preferably manufactured using a variety of methods including nesting, co-extrusion, or a combination of nesting and co-extrusion. The multi-layer balloons have balloon layers having substantially similar, or the same, high degree of biaxial orientation of their polymer molecules such that each balloon layer of the multi-layer balloon will fail at approximately the same applied pressure. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214803 | VACUUM THERMOFORMING OF THERMOPLASTIC SHEETS WITH DECORATIVE INSERTS - A method of vacuum thermoforming a thermoplastic sheet together with a decorative insert. The decorative insert is placed on a first portion of a surface of a mold tool. The insert is retained in place by applying a localized vacuum to the insert via a plurality of passages through the first portion of the mold tool. The thermoplastic sheet can then be placed over the insert and over the remaining surface of the mold tool. The thermoplastic sheet is then drawn against the mold surface and over the decorative insert by applying a vacuum at a second portion of the surface. The mold surface can be grained or otherwise textured and this texture can extend continuously across the transition between the first and second portions. This permits use of the mold tool to apply a continuous textured surface when used to mold the thermoplastic sheet without the decorative insert. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214804 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VOLUME TRANSMISSION AND/OR REFLECTION HOLOGRAMS - A method and an apparatus are described for producing a volume transmission hologram and/or a volume reflection hologram from a film ( | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214805 | Epitaxial Lift Off Systems and Methods - Epitaxial lift off systems and methods are presented. In one embodiment a tape is disposed on the opposite side of the epitaxial material than the substrate is used to hold the epitaxial material during the etching and removal steps of the ELO process. In various embodiments, the apparatus for removing the ELO film from the substrates without damaging the ELO film may include an etchant reservoir, substrate handling and tape handling mechanisms, including mechanisms to manipulate (e.g., cause tension, peel, widen the etch gap, etc.) the lift off component during the lift off process. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214806 | INGOT FORMED FROM BASIC INGOTS, WAFER MADE FROM SAID INGOT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A method for manufacturing a heterostructure for use in applications in the electronics, optical and optoelectronics fields, by implanting atomic species inside a first substrate called “donor” substrate, so as to form an embrittlement area therein, assembling a second substrate, called “recipient” substrate, on the donor substrate, detaching the rear portion of the donor substrate along the embrittlement area, so as to customize a thin layer of interest on the recipient substrate, wherein the donor substrate is an ingot or an ingot section formed from at least two basic ingots assembled together along two of their respective complementary longitudinal surfaces. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214807 | Apparatus and method for fabricating bonded substrate - A bonded-substrate fabricating apparatus capable of reducing defective bonded substrates fabricated. A transfer robot sucks the outer edge area of the bottom surface of a substrate and spouts gas toward the bottom surface of the substrate to carry the substrate into a vacuum process chamber of a press machine while keeping the substrate horizontally. A press plate holds the substrate, which is held by the transfer robot, by suction. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214808 | SELECTIVE CURE OF ADHESIVE IN MODULAR ASSEMBLIES - Methods and systems for decreasing costs (expense, mass, and/or cure time) associated with use of adhesives when assembling modularized components, particularly for assemblies having many elements such as for example battery modules used in electric vehicles. The methods and systems enable use of high-wettability adhesives (defined generally in this application as low viscosity and/or low surface tension adhesives) for assembling such modularized components. A first method including (a) dispensing a high-wettability adhesive into a first module fixture populated with a plurality of elements wherein the first module fixture provides a plurality of bonding wells with each bonding well accepting a first portion of one or more of the elements with the module fixture including one more apertures communicated with one or more of the bonding wells, the adhesive being selectively curable upon application of a curing modality; (b) applying the curing modality selectively to a first portion of the dispensed adhesive in a seal zone, the seal zone including one or more regions surrounding the apertures wherein the dispensed adhesive in the seal zone is sufficiently cured to inhibit significant quantities of the adhesive from emerging from the apertures while the adhesive continues to be dispensed into the module fixture wherein the curing modality is not applied to a second portion of the adhesive outside of the seal zone; and (c) applying the curing modality to the second portion of the dispensed adhesive. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214809 | BONDING APPARATUS AND BONDING METHOD - A bonding apparatus includes a first holding section which places and holds a first member on an upper surface, and a second holding section which adsorbs and holds a second member on a lower surface. The second holding section is configured such that a center section bends due to a predetermined pressure. The second holding section includes an intake mechanism which sucks atmosphere of a bonding space between the first holding section and the second holding section. A protrusion which protrudes downward along an outer circumferential lower surface of the second holding section is formed on the outer circumferential lower surface. A sealing member which holds an air-tightness of the bonding space and has elasticity is formed in a lower surface of the protrusion. A height adjusting mechanism which abuts on the protrusion and can adjust the vertical distance between the first member and the second member is formed on a side surface of the first holding section. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214810 | HYDROXYALDIMINE-CONTAINING POLYURETHANE COMPOSITION - A composition that includes aldimines of Formula (I). The composition can be a two-component polyurethane composition. The composition can have a long open time, but build up an early strength quickly, and in the cured state can have high tensile strength and a high modulus of elasticity. The composition can be odorless or at least low-odor before, during and after curing. | 2011-09-08 |
| 20110214811 | AUTOMATIC MATCHING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AUTOMATIC MATCHING UNIT, AND PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A controller | 2011-09-08 |
