43rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130276800 | Self-Cleaning Cigarette Tobacco Compacting Mechanism - A self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism with a compacting member mounted for reciprocal up and down motion between top and bottom plates and a self-cleaning slot extending across one of the plates to engage at least one of the plates during its up and down motion between the plates. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276801 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE FROM TOBACCO AND RELATED TOBACCO PRODUCT - Methods for producing dissolving grade pulp and microcrystalline cellulose from tobacco are provided. The methods include chemical pulping a tobacco input to form a tobacco pulp. Chemical pulping the tobacco input includes combining the tobacco input with a strong base defining a weight from about 5% to about 50% of the tobacco input, and heating the tobacco input and the strong base with an H-factor from about 500 to about 3,300. Further, the methods include bleaching the tobacco pulp to produce a dissolving grade pulp. Bleaching the tobacco pulp may include chlorination of the tobacco pulp with a chlorine dioxide solution, and caustic extraction of the tobacco pulp with a second strong base. A related tobacco-derived microcrystalline cellulose product is also provided, which can be used as a binder, a filler, and/or a texturizer in a tobacco product, such as a smokeless tobacco product. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276802 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CONFIGURED TO SIMULATE THE FILTER OF A TRADITIONAL CIGARETTE - The present disclosure generally relates to electronic cigarette components. As will be disclosed, an electronic cigarette may have a fully enclosed and continuous filter section that simulates the look of the filter of a traditional tobacco cigarette. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276803 | SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article includes an aerosol-generating section and a filter section attached to the aerosol-generating section. The filter section contains a plurality of flavor-releasing particles each containing a water-soluble matrix containing a flavor component. The plurality of flavor-releasing particles has respective particle diameters ranging from 1 to 100 μm and has an average particle diameter of 20 μm or less. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276804 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette comprises nicotine without harmful tar. The cigarette includes a shell, a cell, nicotine solution, control circuit, and an electro-thermal vaporization nozzle installed in the air suction end of the shell. The advantages of the present invention are smoking without tar, reducing the risk of cancer, the user still gets a smoking experience, the cigarette is not lit, and there is no fire danger. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276805 | Fleece for Smokeless Tobacco - A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece comprises a material and at least one thread attached to said material. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276806 | SCALP SOOTHER - Embodiments pertain to a scalp care device. The scalp care device includes a handle extended along a longitudinal axis and a set of curved teeth that extend along the longitudinal axis. The teeth are curved so as to facilitate sliding the teeth underneath a user's hair so that the tips of the teeth reach the user's scalp and can manipulate the scalp so as to provide care for it. The curved teeth are joined to the handle by a bridge region. In one embodiment, the teeth are hollow and the handle includes a bottle for holding liquid, such that the liquid may flow through the teeth to be deposited upon the scalp. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276807 | Method for Applying Hair Extensions - A method for affixing a plurality of extension hair strands to a plurality of natural hair strands using the action of allowing a natural wax material to seep or flow and purge moisture on its own merit as opposed to being compressed or pressed, rolled or molded by hand. A releasable fusing takes place which holds the extension hair to the natural hair for an extended period of time or until removed by hand by breaking back and forth for a few seconds without the use of chemicals or pliers and without damage, pulling, or tearing of the natural hair. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276808 | LEAVE-IN CONDITIONING COMPOSITION FOR HAIR - Present invention relates to a leave-in conditioning composition for hair which provides hair improved combability, manageability, body, elasticity and natural softness. The object of the present invention is an aqueous composition for conditioning human hair comprising at least one lipophilic compound, at least one surfactant as a solubilizer at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 3% by weight calculated to the total of the composition and a cationic or an amphoteric polymer with a cationic change density of at least 1.0 meq/g with the condition that the composition is substantially free of organic solvent. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276809 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - Compositions and processes permanent shape human hair for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. A composition for permanently shaping hair has at least one reducing agent or at least one oxidizing agent and a cross linked copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazol, 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium chloride and methacrylic acid. A process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the compositions has a cross linked copolymer. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276810 | CLEANSING COMPOSITION ESPECIALLY FOR ARTIFICIALLY COLOURED HAIR - The present invention relates to an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least three anionic surfactants and a non-ionic surfactant providing exceptionally good colour stability for artificially coloured human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising three anionic surfactants and a non-ionic surfactant wherein it is substantially free of amphoteric surfactants and the total surfactant concentration is in the range of 4 to 50% by weight calculated to the total of the composition. Further object of the present invention is a process for treating hair wherein hair is artificially coloured with a composition comprising at least one hair dye and rinsed off and optionally washed with a cleansing composition and rinsed off and optionally dried or left to dry and hair is washed with the cleansing composition of the present invention and dried or left to dry. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276811 | OXIDATIVE COLOURING COMPOSITION - The present invention is related to an oxidative colouring composition for keratin fibres especially human hair. The present invention is a composition comprising at least one hair dye and at least one magnesium salt. Furthermore, it is the use of at least one magnesium salt in a composition comprising at least one hair dye for preventing warming up and increase of its volume upon mixing with an aqueous composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent. Present invention is at the same time on the process for colouring keratin fibres with the use of the compositions. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276812 | APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC, APPLICATOR ELEMENT THEREFOR, AND COSMETIC UNIT COMPRISING THE APPLICATOR DEVICE - The invention relates to an applicator device for a cosmetic applicator, in particular a mascara applicator, comprising at least two applicator elements having application units, wherein the applicator elements are designed as one-piece plastic parts and one or more applicator elements are arranged axially consecutively along a longitudinal axis L of the applicator device, wherein the application units of the applicator elements form application unit fields, each spanning an enveloping volume, wherein at least two enveloping volumes of applicator elements arranged next to one another are in contact with each other forming an overlapping zone, or overlap each other at least partially. The invention further relates to an applicator element for forming an applicator device, to a cosmetic applicator, and to an applicator element of an applicator device. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276813 | BIDIRECTIONAL CURLING IRON WITH AN ASYMMETRIC CLAMPING MEMBER HAVING A LATERAL COMB EDGE AND AN OPPOSITE PARALLEL STRAIGHT EDGE - A curling iron includes a concave clamping member having a lateral straight edge and an opposite lateral comb edge. The clamping member is adapted to mate with a curling rod when the curling iron is in a closed position. During curling, the curling iron may be rotated so that either the straight edge or the comb edge moves towards the hair and engages and styles the hair with the lateral straight edge forming a solid barrel curl and the lateral comb edge forming evenly separated multiple curls, multiple spikes, multiple spirals and/or multiple waves. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276814 | Toothpick with floss - An oral hygiene device, which is embodied as a toothpick with floss, includes a toothpick body and a floss. The toothpick body has a closed end, an opening end, and a floss cavity formed between the closed end and the opening end, wherein the closed end of the toothpick body forms a tapering end. The floss, having a first end and an opposed second end, is received in the floss cavity of the toothpick body in a hidden manner. The toothpick body is used as a conventional toothpick to effectively remove detritus and plaques from the teeth and is easy to carry. The floss is normally protected within the toothpick body in a hidden manner to keep the floss in a hygiene purpose and is adapted for being pulled out of the floss cavity for flossing. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276815 | ORAL CARE KIT - An oral care kit includes a plurality of oral care implements, each comprising a handle having a head at one end of the handle. The heads have at least one cleaning element projecting outwards from the heads. At least one dispenser is included, separate from the oral care implements. The dispenser contains an amount of the oral care material. At least one package has a first chamber shaped to contain the plurality of oral care implements and a second chamber shaped to contain the dispenser. The second chamber is separate from the first chamber by a separable connector. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276816 | Part of a packaging device - A polypropylene part of a device for packaging and/or applying a product, including a body having at least one wall covered, at least partly, with at least one finishing coat, the resilience of said polypropylene being greater than or equal to 7 kJ/m2. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276817 | Cosmetic Applicator with Paddle-Shaped Applicator Tip - A cosmetic applicator with a paddle-shaped applicator tip for retaining and applying a volume of cosmetic material. The applicator tip has a paddle-shaped head portion with first and second opposed, egg-shaped oval faces separated by a thickness of the head portion. The head portion of the applicator tip is retained by a neck portion that is retained by a base rod. An applicator wand, which can have a cap fixed thereto, retains the base rod and the applicator tip in general. The head and neck portions of the applicator tip can be enveloped in applicator material, such as bristles or fibers applied by flocking, for retaining and applying cosmetic material. A cosmetic bottle with a flexible wiper can selectively receive the applicator tip for wiping excess cosmetic material from the applicator tip. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276818 | Apparatus And Method For Indirect Surface Cleaning - Methods for cleaning a surface of a substrate and for increasing the useable lifetime of a photomask substrate are provided. In one method, the surface of a substrate having a contaminating particulate disposed thereon is cleaned by directing a laser towards the substrate, generating a temperature increase in the substrate and transferring thermal energy from the substrate to the particulate to decompose the particulate. The laser has a wavelength that is substantially the same as a local maximum of the substrate absorption spectrum. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276819 | Dynamic chamber for cycle nucleation technology - A dynamic cyclic nucleation transport (D-CNX) process can be used to wet process an object, such as cleaning or etching. In the D-CNX process, the chamber volume is cyclically enlarged and reduced, effectively reducing and increasing the chamber pressure, respectively. During the pressure reduction phase, bubbles can be generated, which can be terminated or travel to the liquid surface during the pressure increment phase. The generation and termination of bubbles can clean or etch the object, even in hard to reach places. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276820 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CHAMBER CLEANING WITH MOLECULAR FLUORINE - Methods and apparatus for the cleaning PECVD chambers that utilize molecular fluorine as the cleaning material. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276821 | Method and System for Distributing Gas for A Bevel Edge Etcher - A plasma etch processing chamber configured to clean a bevel edge of a substrate is provided. The chamber includes a bottom edge electrode and a top edge electrode defined over the bottom edge electrode. The top edge electrode and the bottom edge electrode are configured to generate a cleaning plasma to clean the bevel edge of the substrate. The chamber includes a gas feed defined through a top surface of the processing chamber. The gas feed introduces a processing gas for striking the cleaning plasma at a location in the processing chamber that is between an axis of the substrate and the top edge electrode. A pump out port is defined through the top surface of the chamber and the pump out port located along a center axis of the substrate. A method for cleaning a bevel edge of a substrate is also provided. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276822 | Hyperbaric methods and systems for rinsing and drying granular materials - Polysilicon granules can be cleaned, rinsed and dried by hyperbaric superheated liquid and superheated steam. The superheated liquid can be used to rinse and heating the polysilicon granules. A slow drain can be open to remove the superheated liquid. A fast drain then can be open, preferably to atmosphere, to allow steam to vent through bottom. The fast drain can function as a drying process, vaporizing water droplets down the drain with the escaping steam. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276823 | Hyperbaric CNX for Post-Wafer-Saw Integrated Clean, De-Glue, and Dry Apparatus & Process - Silicon plates can be cleaned, rinsed and dried by hyperbaric superheated liquid and superheated steam. The superheated liquid can be used to clean and rinse the silicon plates after being saw from a silicon block. A slow drain can be open to remove the superheated liquid. A fast drain then can be open, preferably to atmosphere, to allow steam to vent through bottom. The fast drain can function as a drying process, vaporizing water droplets down the drain with the escaping steam. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276824 | PROCESS FOR CLEANING A COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A process for cleaning a compound semiconductor wafer; the compound semiconductor wafer comprises, taking gallium arsenide (GaAs) as a representative, a group III-V compound semiconductor wafer. The process comprises the following steps: 1) treating the wafer with a mixture of dilute ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and water at a temperature not higher than 20° C.; 2) washing the wafer with deionized water; 3) treating the wafer with an oxidant; 4) washing the wafer with deionized water; 5) treating the wafer with a dilute acid solution or a dilute alkali solution; 6) washing the wafer with deionized water; and 7) drying the resulting wafer. The process can improve the cleanliness, micro-roughness and uniformity of the wafer surface. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276825 | TREATMENT PROCESS FOR AN ISOMERIZATION UNIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for treating an interior of equipment for an isomerization unit. Generally, the isomerization unit includes at least one of a drying zone, an isomerization reaction zone, and a stabilizer zone, for receiving a feed stream. Usually, the feed stream includes one or more C4-C8 hydrocarbons. The process can include combining an anhydrous hydrogen stream and anhydrous organic chloride stream to form a hydrogen chloride feedstock, and passing the hydrogen chloride feedstock to a reaction zone containing a catalyst including at least one of nickel, palladium, and platinum on an alumina support to form a hydrogen chloride stream, and passing the hydrogen chloride stream upstream of the isomerization reaction zone. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276826 | Electroadhesive Surface Cleaner - An electroadhesive cleaning device or system includes electrode(s) that produce electroadhesive forces from an input voltage to adhere debris against an electroadhesive surface, from which the debris is removed when the forces are controllably modified. Controlling the input voltage may designate the size of debris to be cleaned. A power source provides the input voltage, and the electroadhesive surface can be a continuous track across one or more rollers to move the device across a dirty foreign surface. Electrodes can be arranged in an interdigitated pattern having differing pitches that can be actuated selectively to clean debris of different sizes. Sensors can detect the amount of debris adhered to the electroadhesive surface, and reversed polarity pulses can help repel items away from the electroadhesive surface in a controlled manner. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276827 | BRUSH AND MACHINE FOR REMOVING CHEWING GUM REMAINS AND WEEDS FROM SURFACES AND CREVICES - a brush for removing chewing gum remains and weeds from a surface ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276828 | RELATEING TO PIPELINE PIGS - An intelligent pig for pipeline monitoring comprises a singles body containing signal transmitters and receivers provided with replaceable rings for centering the body within the pipeline, the rings may be provided with brushes which help centre the pig within the pipeline and also aid its passage through pipelines which may contain bends and/or be of variable diameter, the pig may be used in combination with a cleaning pig to provide combined activities using a common driving force. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276829 | Washing Debris Carrying Items on Wash Pads - A method of washing a debris carrying item on a wash pad that includes placing the item on the wash pad, using wash fluid to remove the debris from the item, and collecting at least one of the wash fluid and debris in a catch trough disposed in fluid communication with the wash floor. The method also includes moving at least one of the wash fluid and debris to an evacuator disposed in fluid communication with the catch trough, and elevating debris from a collection height to a dump height for dumping. The evacuator substantially removes wash fluid received from the catch trough. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276830 | N-propyl Bromide Based Solvent Compsitions And Methods for Cleaning Articles - n-Propyl bromide based solvent compositions and methods for cleaning articles using said solvent compositions are provided. Such solvent composition comprise about 50 weight percent to 99 weight percent of n-propyl bromide, about 0.5 weight percent to 50 weight percent of alcohol, and at least 0.005 weight percent of a surfactant. Such solvent compositions remove at least one of water or water soluble contaminants. The solvent compositions and methods of the present invention are useful as a degreaser and/or cleaner in both for cold cleaning and hot rinsing systems for cleaning articles. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276831 | STEERING AND CLEANING MECHANISM FOR REFLECTOR ARRAYS - The steering and cleaning mechanism for reflector arrays includes at least one fixed rail and a movable rail slidably movable along the at least one fixed rail. The at least one fixed rail is disposed adjacent a plurality of reflectors arranged in an array. A positioning/cleaning carriage is disposed on the movable rail and slidably movable thereon. The positioning/cleaning carriage includes a positioning module and a cleaning module. The positioning/cleaning carriage is positioned over a select reflector by the combined movement of the movable rail and the carriage along the movable rail, Once positioned, the positioning module and the cleaning module are selectively actuated to both orient the target reflector in the desired position and to clean the same. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276832 | METHOD FOR CLEANING DEPOSITS FROM A WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER - A method for cleaning deposits from a wave energy converter includes driving at least one rotatably mounted component that is coupled to an energy converter. The energy converter is configured to convert energy from wave motion of a fluid into a different form of energy. A negative energy balance of the wave energy converter is present during the cleaning over an average period of time. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276833 | WARE WASHING SYSTEM CONTAINING CATIONIC STARCH - The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The cationic starch provides a layer of cationic starch on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276834 | SELF-SANITIZING AUTOMATED CONDENSATE DRAIN CLEANER AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention is directed toward a system and method for sanitizing a condensate drain to reduce sludge and related pathogens. The system is directed to a sanitizing assembly having a treatment chamber connected to the condensate drain, where the treatment chamber includes a top end and a shaft. A spray assembly is positioned proximate to the top end of the treatment chamber. This spray assembly has a nozzle spray connected to a hot water source. A spray controller within the spray assembly helps disperse a sufficient quantity and pressure of hot water within the shaft to dislodge sludge, when necessary. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276835 | Method and Apparatus to Clean Ash from Ash Ponds or a Landfill - A method of cleaning an ash material byproduct of a coal fired power plant of metal and hydrocarbon impurities. Dewatered feed material containing the ash material byproduct is preheated and crushed and then heated in a volatilizer to a temperature at which the metal and hydrocarbon impurities are volatilized. The ash is then separated from the volatilized materials. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276836 | PAINT TOOL CLEANING APPARATUS - An apparatus for cleaning paint roller sleeves comprises an open top drum ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276837 | Cleaning Methods and Compositions - Methods and chemical solvents used for cleaning residues on metal contacts during a semiconductor device packaging process are disclosed. A chemical solvent for cleaning a residue formed on a metal contact may comprise a reactive inorganic component and a reactive organic component. The method may comprise spraying a semiconductor device with a chemical solvent at a first pressure, and spraying the semiconductor device with the chemical solvent at a second pressure less than the first pressure. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276838 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING WALL OR GROUND SURFACES - A device for cleaning wall surfaces, ground surfaces, track superstructures or tunnel walls is configured to be arranged on a rail vehicle that moves along a direction of travel. The device includes an aspirator opening and at least two air nozzles arranged in rows of air nozzles disposed on either side of the aspirator opening such that the aspirator opening is disposed between the rows of air nozzles. The rows of air nozzles are supplied with compressed air such that the pressure of the row of air nozzles disposed in front of the aspiration opening in the direction of travel of the rail vehicle is lower than the pressure of the other row of air nozzles. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276839 | HYDRODYNAMIC MULTIPURPOSE WASHING DEVICE INCLUDING DETERGENT - The present invention relates to a hydrodynamic multipurpose washing device including a detergent, wherein the spray pressure is increased by even a small flux to maximize cleaning power using only the hydraulic pressure of tap water without a separate pressurization device such as a pressure pump, a detergent is combined and is diluted with water to be sprayed to facilitate the washing of an oil components and protein components which are difficult to be washed off with pure water, and a brush for removing solidified foreign matter and reducing washing time is provided to facilitate washing selections according to a need. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276840 | SELF-CLEANING SUBMERGED INSTRUMENTATION - Techniques and apparatus inhibit, limit, or remove biofouling and certain inorganic accumulations, to increase the longevity of accurate in-situ oceanographic and other underwater measurements and transducing processes. The invention deters formation of an initial bacterial layer and other precipitation, without harming the environment. The invention integrates an ultrasonic source into a sensor or other device, or its supporting structures. The ultrasonic source vibrates one or more critical surfaces of the device at a frequency and amplitude that dislodge early accumulations, thus preventing the so rest of the fouling sequence. The ultrasonic driver is activated for short periods and low duty cycles, and in some cases preferably while the device is not operating. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276841 | DISHWASHER - The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher having a spray arm for spraying water to a lower rack and a tower nozzle for supplying water to an upper rack. The dishwasher may reduce (e.g., prevent) leakage of water from the tower nozzle, and may supply water to either the spray arm or to the tower nozzle through a rotating nozzle depending on a pressure of water. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276842 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ALLOGRAFT MATERIAL - There is disclosed a system for cleaning and disinfecting allograft material. In an embodiment, the system includes a sterile bag and a motorized paddle blender. The sterile bag having an outer wall configured to withstand blending forces, at least one paddle contact section, and an allograft retaining section separate from the at least one paddle contact section. The motorized paddle blender having at least one paddle configured to apply blending forces on the sterile bag on the at least one paddle contact area, a motorized portion to actuate the at least one paddle, and a door component configured to hold the sterile bag adjacent the at least one paddle. The at least one paddle and the allograft retaining section are configured to prevent the paddle from contacting the allograft material when the blending forces are applied on the sterile bag on the at least one paddle contact area. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276843 | UMBRELLA QUICK FRAME ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An umbrella hub is provided that comprises an inner portion, an outer periphery, a lower portion and an upper portion. A plurality of vertical grooves is disposed in the outer periphery and is configured to receive umbrella ribs or struts. A plurality of grooves extends transverse to the vertical grooves. A retention member is disposed in each of the transverse grooves. A first configuration of the hub permits deflection of the retention member such that a transverse pin coupled with the umbrella ribs or struts can be inserted into the transverse groove in which the retention member is disposed. A second configuration of the hub prevents deflection of the retention member such that inadvertent withdrawal of the pin from the transverse groove in which the retention member is disposed is prevented. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276844 | Handle Assembly With Multi-Axial Adjustment - A handle assembly with multi-axial adjustment is disclosed. The disclosed assembly provides for more ergonomic handling of various tools, particularly ambulatory assistance devices. In an exemplary embodiment, a splined coupling provides 360 degree adjustability about its axis. A housing unit provides an adjustable interface between the splined coupling and a handle component. A convex face of the housing unit is geared, and a concave face of the handle component is adapted to selectable engage with the housing unit at a variety of angels. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276845 | Anti-Slip Foot Assembly - An anti-slip foot assembly for a strut is disclosed. An embodiment of the anti-slip assembly includes a heel pad adapted to resist normal forces applied by the strut, a plurality of independently flexible toes adapted to resist the lateral forces that tend to cause slipping. A foot assembly with retractable cleat system is also disclosed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276846 | TEMPORARY SHELTER WITH INTEGRATED REMOVABLE FLOOR - A temporary shelter structure is disclosed which includes a structure body including walls and supporting rods providing support for the walls. The structure also includes a removable entrance portion permitting access to the inside of the structure body and a bottom portion that is contiguous with the ground surface. The bottom portion has a section which is removable. The removable portion is affixed to the bottom portion of the shelter and occupies a portion of the total surface area of the bottom portion. The removable bottom provides a way to place field equipment on the removable portion prior to setting the shelter over the field equipment for protection against the elements of nature. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276847 | MOISTURE AND HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A bathtub tent enclosure comprising a flexible supporting frame encased in fabric that opens in a figure-eight configuration and is adjustable in size to fit over a variety of sizes of water receptacles. The enclosure adheres to the bathtub or other water receptacle or a surface surrounding the bathtub or other receptacle with suction cups that are attached to adjustable-length cords. Fabric curtains overlap in the front and include adjustable-length cords that allow the curtain opening to be adjusted to a user's desired setting, from overlapping to fully open. The back of the enclosure includes a continuous sheet fabric curtain. The enclosure can be collapsed by holding the tent flat and twisting the flexible supporting frame over itself until it forms three overlapping continuous loops that lay flat, and can be inserted into a round fabric case for storage when not in use. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276848 | Portable Barrier - A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier has (i) a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg, (ii) a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm; and (iii) a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276849 | TEG-POWERED COOLING CIRCUIT FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - A system includes at least one thermoelectric generator configured to generate electricity in response to a temperature difference across at least a portion of the at least one thermoelectric generator. The system further includes at least one fluid conduit in thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric generator. The at least one fluid conduit is configured to have at least one working fluid flow through the at least one fluid conduit. The system further includes at least one device configured to direct the at least one working fluid through the at least one fluid conduit. The at least one device is powered by at least a portion of the electricity generated by the at least one thermoelectric generator. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276850 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - The present invention provides thermoelectric device comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, a first electrolyte composition capable of transporting cations, a second electrolyte composition capable of transporting anions and a connector comprising mobile cations and mobile anions, wherein the first electrolyte composition is connected to said first electrode by being in ionic contact and the second electrolyte composition is connected to said second electrode by being in ionic contact and said connector is in ionic contact with said first and said second electrolyte composition, such that an applied temperature difference over said electrolyte compositions or an applied voltage over said electrodes facilitate transport of ions to and/or from said electrodes via said electrolyte compositions. There is also provided a method for generating electric current and a method for generating a temperature difference. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276851 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - The present invention provides a thermoelectric device comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and conducting composition capable of conducting ions, wherein the first and second electrodes are ionically coupled via said conducting composition such that an applied temperature difference over said conducting composition or an applied voltage over said electrodes facilitate transport of ions to and/or from said electrodes via said conducting composition, and wherein said conducting composition capable of conducting ions comprises a polymeric electrolyte. There is also provided a method for generating electric current and a method for generating a temperature difference. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276852 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR GENERATING THERMOELECTRIC POWER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a thermoelectric structural element ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276853 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE FOR A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE HAVING THERMOELECTRIC MODULES - A thermoelectric module includes an inner circumferential surface, an axis and an outer circumferential surface. A plurality of semiconductor elements is disposed with thermoelectric material in the direction of the axis and between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface and are electrically interconnected in an alternating manner. At least one part of the semiconductor elements has at least one inner frame part or an outer frame part. At least some of the inner frame parts form an interrupted inner circumferential surface or outer frame parts form an interrupted outer circumferential surface. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276854 | SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES ON A STRUCTURE - The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV devices and/or locate these devices upon a building or structure in two rows/columns with opposing current flows. It also can optionally provide some additional components (e.g. a bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and can enhance the service-ability of the device. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276855 | INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY - An interconnect assembly. The interconnect assembly includes a trace that includes a plurality of electrically conductive portions. The plurality of electrically conductive portions is configured both to collect current from a first solar cell and to interconnect electrically to a second solar cell. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive portions is configured such that solar-cell efficiency is substantially undiminished in an event that any one of the plurality of electrically conductive portions is conductively impaired. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276856 | JUNCTION BOX FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL - A junction box for a solar panel comprises a housing, a lid, a first connector and a second connector. The housing comprises sidewalls and a top wall defining an interior space. The first coupling comprises a first contact element and the second coupling comprises a second contact element. Said contact elements penetrate at least one of the sidewalls, so that the contact elements provide an electrical contact from external contact elements to internal contact elements, such as solder tails. Internal contact elements are arranged at least partially in said interior space. The top wall comprises an opening extending only partially in said top wall. Said opening is located such in the top wall that access to said solder tails in a substantially perpendicular direction to the surface of a solar panel for connecting the solder tail to the solar panel is provided. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276857 | Electric and Mechanical Interconnection System of Photoelectrochemical Cells Modules - The present invention regards a module ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276858 | OUTDOOR URETHANE ADHESIVE - An outdoor urethane adhesive including a urethane resin obtained by reaction of an isocyanate compound with a polyol having an ester bond. The isocyanate compound contains at least one of an aliphatic isocyanate or an alicyclic isocyanate. The polyol contains both a polyester polyol and an acrylic polyol. The urethane adhesive is excellent in initial adhesion, cured adhesion and flexibility of the cured adhesive film. When the urethane adhesive further includes a hydroxyphenyltriazine-based compound the adhesive has little change in color difference and has improved weatherability. The outdoor adhesive can be used to form a solar battery backsheet. The solar battery backsheet can be used as part of a solar battery module. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276859 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell having improved photoelectric conversion efficiency and a solar cell module are provided. A first electrode ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276860 | SOLAR BATTERY CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A solar battery cell includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conduction type that includes a dopant diffusion layer on one surface side, a dopant element of a second conduction type being diffused into the dopant diffusion layer, a light-receiving surface side electrode formed on the one surface side of the semiconductor substrate, and a back surface side electrode that is formed on the other surface side of the semiconductor substrate, and a first irregular shape is provided on a surface on the other surface side of the semiconductor substrate, a second irregular shape lower in an optical reflectivity than the first irregular shape is provided on at least a part of a surface on the one surface side of the semiconductor substrate, and the one surface side of the semiconductor substrate is lower in the optical reflectivity than that on the other surface side of the semiconductor substrate. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276861 | SOLAR ANTENNA ARRAY AND ITS FABRICATION - A solar antenna array may comprise an array of antennas that may capture and convert sunlight into electrical power. Methods for constructing the solar antenna array may use a stencil and self aligning semiconductor processing steps to minimize cost. Designs may be optimized for capturing a broad spectrum of visible light and non-polarized light. Testing and disconnecting defective antennas from the array may also be performed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276862 | AUTOMATIC SOLAR TRACKING ADJUSTMENT/CONTROL APPARATUS OF SOLAR GENERATION SYSTEM - An automatic solar tracking adjustment/control apparatus of solar generation system includes a support assembly, a two-dimensionally movable pivotal rotational assembly disposed on the support assembly, a solar generation module disposed on the support assembly via the pivotal rotational assembly and at least one drive assembly disposed between the support assembly and the solar generation module. The drive assembly drives the solar generation module to tilt in different directions and angles according to reference parameters in a control unit. A detection/correction module is disposed on the solar generation module for detecting actual parameters of the solar generation module. The control unit compares the actual parameters with the reference parameters to modify the output of the drive assembly so as to adjust the tilting direction and inclination angle of the solar generation module. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276863 | ADJUSTING DEVICE - An adjusting device for adjusting orientation of an energy conversion board comprises a first frame member, a second frame member, a third frame member and a base. The first frame member contains the energy conversion board. The second frame member holds the first frame member. The third frame member holds the second frame member. The base supports the third frame including the other frames and the energy conversion board. The first frame member is rotatable relative to the second frame member, the second frame member is rotatable relative to the third frame, and the third frame member is rotatable relative to the base. The first rotating axis is perpendicular to the second rotating axis, and the third rotating axis is coaxial with the first rotating axis. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276864 | Two-Axis Solar Tracker Design for Low Cost Deployment and Profile for Reduced Loading Moments - A motion controlled tracking mount is provided that includes a lateral rail perpendicular to a longitudinal rail, a first translation element slides on the lateral rail and a second translation element slides on the longitudinal rail and slides onto the lateral rail, a first rotatable connector attached to the first translation element and a second rotatable connector attached to the second translation element that rotate about axes perpendicular to the lateral and longitudinal rails, an apparatus mount with a distal region pivotably connected to the second rotatable connector, where the pivotable connection axis is parallel to a lateral dimension of the mount, and a linkage with a proximal end pivotable connected to the first rotatable connector and a distal end is pivotably connected to a proximal region of the mount, where an axis of the pivotable connection at the distal end is parallel to the lateral dimension of the mount. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276865 | SAW-TOOTH SHAPED SOLAR MODULE - A photovoltaic module, configured for inclined (with respect to the horizontal surface) installation at a chosen latitude as part of rows of such photovoltaic modules, is complemented with a diffractive element that is configured to form a combination in which a gap between neighboring rows is bridged by the diffractive element to diffract sunlight incident onto so installed diffractive element towards the photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module and the diffractive elements can be connected to one another in a turnable fashion, for example through hinge, to enable electrical power generation that is substantially time-invariable throughout a portion of a year. Photovoltaic module optionally includes internal holographically-defined diffraction gratings and/or bifacial photovoltaic cells. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276866 | Linear Concentrating Solar Collector With Decentered Trough-Type Reflectors - A linear concentrating solar collector includes two trough-type reflectors having respective curved reflective surfaces that define respective focal lines, and are connected along a common edge in a decentered arrangement such that the focal lines are parallel and spaced-apart, and such that solar radiation reflected by the curved reflective surfaces is concentrated and overlaps in a defocused state. A solar cell is disposed in the overlap region to receive the all of the reflected radiation from the curved reflective surfaces in a defocused state. An optional solid optical structure is used to support and position the trough-type reflectors and solar cell, and to facilitate self-forming of the curved reflective surfaces. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276867 | Support Assembly for Supporting Photovoltaic Modules - A support assembly for supporting one or more photovoltaic modules on a support surface is disclosed herein. The support assembly includes (i) a body portion, the body portion including a base portion for accommodating one or more ballasts, the body portion comprising polymer; and (ii) integrated grounding means, the integrated ground means configured to provide integrated grounding between adjacent photovoltaic modules. The support assembly is configured to bridge multiple rows of photovoltaic modules without being directly secured to any other support assembly. Thus the support assembly can be utilized to support a wide variety of different sizes of photovoltaic modules. A mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a support surface, which comprises a plurality of separate support assemblies, is also disclosed herein. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276868 | Solar Collector - The invention relates to a solar collector ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276869 | Flag-Type Hybrid Solar Cell in Which a Solar Cell Using a Nanowire and a Nanogenerator Using the Piezoelectric Effect are Coupled Together, and Method for Manufacturing Same - A flag type hybrid solar cell is provided, which combines nano-wire solar cells using nano-wires and nano-generators using piezoelectric effect, and which is usable anywhere as long as there are sun and the winds, since the nano-wire solar cells absorb solar beam and generate electromotive force during the days, while the nano-generators using piezoelectric effect generate electromotive force with micro vibration of the nano-wires in response to winds, and thus is capable of providing more power generation during the days, by providing the power generation by the nano-wire solar cells added with power generation by the nano-generators using piezoelectric effect. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276870 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR ELECTRODE FORMATION AND ELECTRODE FORMATION MATERIAL - A glass composition for electrode formation includes, as a glass composition expressed in terms of oxides by mass %, 73.1 to 90% of Bi | 2013-10-24 |
20130276871 | P-I-N MICROCRYSTALLINE SILICON STRUCTURE OF THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a P-I-N microcrystalline silicon structure for thin-film solar cells, includes the steps of: (a) forming a P-type layer; (b) forming an I-type layer including a plurality of sub-layers successively stacked on the P-type layer using gas mixtures including fluoride and hydride that have different gas ratios, respectively; and (c) forming an N-type layer on the I-type layer. First, second, and third I-type sub-layers may be formed on the P-type layer using gas mixtures including fluoride and hydride at a first, second, and third gas ratios, respectively. Then, advantageously, the third gas ratio may be larger than the second gas ratio and the second gas ratio may be larger than the first gas ratio, and the first gas ratio may be 8%, the second gas ratio may range between 15% and 35%, and the third gas ratio may range between 35% and 50%. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276872 | SOLAR CELL UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell unit comprising a strip plate which has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface, wherein a third doping region and a fourth doping region are arranged on the third surface and the fourth surface respectively, and a first doping region and a second doping region are arranged on side surfaces adjacent to the third surface and the fourth surface respectively; the types of impurities in the third doping region and the fourth doping region are contrary to one another; the surfaces of the first doping region and the second doping region have uniform doping type. Accordingly, the present invention further provides a method for manufacturing a solar cell unit. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276873 | HIGH LEVEL INJECTION SYSTEMS - A semiconductor device having elongated structure having high-level injection are provided, as well as making and using such devices. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276874 | Tandem Photovoltaic Cells - Tandem photovoltaic cells having a recombination layer, as well as related systems, methods, and components, are disclosed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276875 | BONDING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE TO COVERING MATERIAL - A solar energy collection system includes a solar cell, a transparent covering, and a eutectic interlayer binding the solar cell and the transparent covering together. At least some of a compound of the eutectic interlayer bonds with the transparent covering, raising the melting temperature of the eutectic interlayer above the melting temperature with the full amount of the compound present. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276876 | BACKSHEETS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES USING INFRARED REFLECTIVE PIGMENTS - A multi-layer backsheet for a photovoltaic module comprising a first layer having a reflectance of more than 25% of a light with a wavelength anywhere from about 1000 nm to about 2100 nm, and a reflectance of less than 35% of all light with a wavelength from about 380 nm to about 750 nm; and a second layer having a reflectance of more than 50% of all light with a wavelength from about 380 nm to about 2000 nm. A photovoltaic module comprising the multi-layer backsheet, a method of making the photovoltaic module, and a method of converting sunlight into electricity by exposing the photovoltaic module to sun light. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276877 | Composition and Method For Upconversion of Light and Devices Incorporating Same - An up-converting electrode and a solar cell that combines the up-converting electrode are disclosed. The up-converting electrode comprises a material that up-converts light from longer wavelengths to shorter wavelengths and an electrically conductive material. The electrically conductive material increases the efficiency of the up-converting material such that more light is up-converted. The up-converting electrode can also serve as an electrical contact for the solar cell. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276878 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photovoltaic cell is provided that enables cost reduction and stable operation with a simple configuration and enhances conversion efficiency by a new technology of forming an energy level in a band gap. In the photovoltaic cell, a substrate, a conductive first electrode, an electromotive force layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, and a conductive second electrode are laminated, electromotive force is generated by photoexciting the electron in the band gap of the electromotive force layer by light irradiation, the electromotive force layer is filled with an n-type metal oxide semiconductor of fine particles coated by an insulating coat, a new energy level is formed in a band gap by photoexcited structural change caused by ultraviolet irradiation, and efficient and stable operation can be performed by providing a layer of an n-type metal oxide semiconductor between the first electrode and the electromotive force layer. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276879 | SINTERED OXIDE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, SPUTTERING TARGET, OXIDE TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FILM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND SOLAR CELL - The invention provides an oxide sintered compact | 2013-10-24 |
20130276880 | TRANSPARENT LAYER COMPOSITE ASSEMBLIES - Transparent layer composite assemblies are provided that are suitable for use in solar modules and light emitting diodes, as well as methods for producing such layer composite assemblies and to the uses thereof. The layer composite assemblies have substrate materials that make it possible to increase the luminous efficiency of light emitting diodes and the efficiency of solar modules. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276881 | PROCESS OF FORMING A GRID ELECTRODE ON THE FRONT-SIDE OF A SILICON WAFER - A process of forming a front-grid electrode on a silicon wafer having an ARC layer, comprising the steps:
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20130276882 | METHOD FOR FORMING CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURES IN A SOLAR CELL - A method for forming a solar cell and a solar cell having a top electrode with a finger pattern. The finger pattern is formed of a structure of aligned particles that is formed by applying a thin film comprising a fluid matrix with conductive particles on to the solar cell surface, aligning the conductive particles into electrically conductive wires by applying an electric field over the thin film and curing the matrix. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276883 | ROTATABLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A rotatable assembly for supporting a fixture from a structure may be provided. The rotatable assembly may comprise a mounting bracket and a support arm rotatably attached to the mounting bracket. The support arm may have a connection point for receiving the fixture. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276884 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SILICONE ENCAPSULANT AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A silicone composition for photovoltaic encapsulation is prepared by blending (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) an addition reaction catalyst such that the composition when cured may have a water vapor permeability of 80-160 g/m | 2013-10-24 |
20130276885 | LIFT-OFF LAYER FOR SEPARATION AND DISPOSAL OF ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES - Separation layers, usable in devices for converting radiation energy to electrical energy, allow at least some of the components of the devices to be separated from one another for disposal thereof. A separation layer may be interposed between and bonded to adjoining layers, and when acted upon by application of an external source, may be degraded to release the layers from one another. Once released, the layers may be disposed of more efficiently and economically, including proper disposal of hazardous waste, and recycling of materials which may be re-usable. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276886 | POLYMER SOLAR CELLS AND FUNCTIONALIZED CONJUGATED POLYMERS - A functionalized conjugated polymer comprising alternating copolymer donor and acceptor units in which at least one of the donor and acceptor units comprises a linking group and a functional group attached to the linking group. The linking group may comprise an alkyl group. The functional group may comprise one or more carboxyl, halogen (such as fluorine and chlorine), hydroxyl, carbonate, imino, cyano, nitro, amine, and amide functional groups. More than one functional group may be present for each linking group. Not every copolymer unit need have a linked functional group. The linking group may be attached to either or both of the donor and acceptor units. The functional group may terminate the linking group. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276887 | Functionalized Semiconducting Polymers For Use In Organic Photovoltaic Devices - The present invention is directed to functionalized semiconducting polymers (FSPs) having the following general formula (I): wherein PB is a semiconducting polymer backbone, L is an alkyl, alkenyi or alkoxy chain and CTG is a cationic terminal group. The FSPs may be used as interfacial modifiers in organic electronics, and more specifically organic photovoltaic devices. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276888 | Reverse Stack Structures for Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cells - In one embodiment, a method includes depositing a photoactive layer onto a first substrate, depositing a contact layer onto the photoactive layer, attaching a second substrate onto the contact layer, and removing the first substrate from the photoactive layer, contact layer, and second substrate. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276889 | METHODS FOR RESTRICTING BACKFLOW OF SOLIDS IN A PUMP ASSEMBLY - A pump assembly includes a rotating component and a stationary component coupled to the rotating component such that the stationary component substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the rotating component. A high pressure outlet extends at least partially through the rotating and stationary components. An inlet is positioned a predefined distance from the high pressure outlet. The inlet extends at least partially through the rotating and stationary components. A solid fuel flow is channeled from the inlet to the outlet as the rotating component rotates. A flow control member is coupled to the rotating and stationary components in a first predefined position. The flow control member is selectively moveable from the first predefined position to a second predefined position to form a seal within the pump assembly such that the solid fuel flow and a fluid flow are substantially restricted from being channeled back into the inlet. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276890 | Method And Device For Controlled Laminar Flow Patterning Within A Channel - A device and method of laminar flow patterning of at least one sample fluid in a main channel in a microfluidic device are provided. A first input channel is provided in the microfluidic device. The first input channel has an output end communicating with the first end of the main channel and an input end communicating with a first input port. A buffer fluid is deposited in the main channel and the first input channel and a first sample fluid is deposited in the first input port. A first pressure is generated in response to the depositing of the first sample fluid in the first input port so as to cause laminar flow of the first sample fluid in the main channel. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276891 | COOLING FLOW ACCELERATOR - An air flow accelerator for creating an air current. The air flow accelerator comprises an air inlet, an air outlet, an impeller, and a motor for rotating the impeller to create an air flow passing from the air inlet to the air outlet. The air outlet comprises a first elongate plenum having an interior passage for receiving the air flow, and a second elongate plenum connected to the first elongate plenum by a common wall between the first elongate plenum and the second elongate plenum. The common wall has a plurality of apertures therein. The second elongate plenum comprises a plurality of chambers such that one or more of the apertures connects to each of the chambers. The second elongate plenum further comprises a narrow slot for emitting the air flow. The air flow emitting from the slot forms a jet inducing a flow of air from outside the air flow accelerator. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276892 | PNEUMATIC BUTTERFLY VALVE - A butterfly valve includes a duct defining a flow pathway and a valve disc rotably disposed in the flow pathway. A pneumatic actuator includes an intermediate chamber housing an actuator piston and is operably connected to the valve disc to drive rotation of the valve disc. A downstream bleed conduit extends from the flow pathway downstream of the valve disc to the intermediate chamber to pressurize the intermediate chamber thereby reducing a rate of movement of the valve disc in the flow pathway. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276893 | Electromagnetic Flow Controller - Systems, methods and apparatus for providing an electromagnetic flow controller. In one embodiment, an electromagnetic flow controller can have two substrates, a permanent magnet, and two electrical traces. One of the substrates may deflect away from the other substrate upon applying an electrical signal to at least one of the two electrical traces. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276894 | SEALS - An apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing, a body defining a first chamber and an elongate actuator member mounted for reciprocal movement, at least a part of the actuator member being enclosed by the housing. The apparatus further comprises a seal compartment between the first chamber and a compartment of the housing, the actuator member extending from the housing to the first chamber through the seal compartment. The seal compartment comprises a fluid filled seal chamber enclosing at least a portion of the actuator member and located within the housing, wherein a volume comprising a volume between the fluid filled seal chamber and the actuator member remains substantially constant during movement of the actuator member. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276895 | System and Method for Making Multilayer Films and a Layer Multiplication Device - A layer multiplication device may include a housing and at least one layer multiplication insert positioned inside the housing. The housing may have an inlet configured to receive a flow stream, an outlet configured to discharge the flow stream, and a flow cavity extending between the inlet and the outlet. In operation, the layer multiplication insert may divide an incoming flow stream so as to multiply the flow stream into at least a first flow stream and a second flow stream. In some examples, the inlet provides an inlet flow volume equal to a cross-sectional area of the housing at the inlet multiplied by a length of the flow cavity, the flow cavity defines a cavity flow volume, and the cavity flow volume is equal to or greater than the inlet flow volume. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276896 | MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING PROCESS - An embodiment of a micro-electro-mechanical system of the MEMS type comprising at least one micro-electro-mechanical device of the MEMS type and one junction with a duct suitable to being associated with an external apparatus. Said junction being a printed circuit board PCB comprising at least two layers with juxtaposed faces, a channel being present in at least one face of at least one of said at least two layers suitable for realizing the duct with the juxtaposition of the other face of at least another one of at least two layers. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276897 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR OR VALVE - A method for regulating an actuator or valve, wherein to execute a regulating function of the actuator or a valve function of the valve an actuating pulse is used, which is fed to the actuator or valve, characterized in that between at least two consecutive actuating pulses at least one additional pulse or a stochastic signal is fed to the actuator or valve. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276898 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLY OF A DIALYSIS UNIT WITH DIALYSIS FLUID - A method and a device for supply of a dialyser in a dialysis unit with dialysis fluid is disclosed. At least one dialysis fluid concentrate is mixed with water to produce the dialysis fluid. The dialysis fluid concentrate is prepared in a reservoir unit in a given amount. A control and arithmetic unit calculates the dialysis fluid rate (Qd) such that, after a given treatment time (T | 2013-10-24 |
20130276899 | Compressed Air Supply Installation, Pneumatic System and Method for Operating a Pneumatic Installation - The invention relates to a compressed air supply installation ( | 2013-10-24 |