48th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140345629 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING IN WOUND CLOSURE - A device (surgical aid) for assisting wound closure in a surgical procedure setting. A flat plastic sheath (retainer) is inserted into the wound to retain the viscera organs and protect them from cuts or punctures while closing the wound after abdominal surgery or any large body cavity surgery. Just before completion of the wound closure, the device is pulled out of the body via a pull cord and then the wound closure is finished. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345630 | AEROSOL GENERATOR - An aerosol generator device for delivering an aerosol of a nicotine salt is provided. The aerosol generator comprises: (i) a mouth end; (ii) a first chamber containing a porous material wetted with liquid nicotine, (iii) a second chamber containing a porous material wetted with a solution of a volatile acid, (iv) a third chamber in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, leading to the mouth end, and (v) an outer housing defining a passageway for air through said device. A nicotine vapor can be produced by drawing air along the passageway and through the porous material wetted with liquid nicotine. An acid vapor can be produced by passing air along the passageway and through the porous material wetted with a solution of a volatile acid. Then, the nicotine vapor and the acid vapor can be admixed in the third chamber to form an aerosol of a nicotine salt, which can be drawn out through the mouth end. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345631 | NICOTINE SALT FORMULATIONS FOR AEROSOL DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF - A nicotine salt liquid formulation for generating an inhalable aerosol in an electronic cigarette comprising nicotine salt that forms about 0.5% to about 20% nicotine is provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345632 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING MULTIPLE PORTS - An electronic cigarette having multiple ports within a filter portion of the electronic cigarette. The ports may be elongated slits or small circular holes positioned proximate a center point of the filter portion or positioned proximate an outer perimeter of the filter portion of the electronic cigarette. The plurality of ports helps to diffuse and volumize the vapor inhaled by the user from within the body of the electronic cigarette. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345633 | AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM WITH CONSUMPTION MONITORING AND FEEDBACK - An aerosol-generating system for oral or nasal delivery of a generated aerosol to a user is provided, including a heater element configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol; a power source; a controller configured to control operation of the heater element, the controller including or being connected to a means to detect a change in air flow past the heater element; first data storage means for recording detected changes in airflow past the heater element and data relating to the operation of the heater element; second data storage means including a database relating changes in airflow and data relating to the operation of the heater element to the properties of the aerosol delivered to the user; and an indication means coupled to the second data storage means for indicating to the user a property of the aerosol delivered to the user. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345634 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH FRONT-PLUG AND METHOD - There is provided a smoking article that includes a plurality of elements, including a front-plug and an aerosol-forming substrate, assembled in contact with a cigarette paper to form a rod. The front-plug is located upstream from the aerosol-forming substrate. In use, a heating element is inserted into the smoking article and the aerosol-forming substrate is heated to generate an aerosol. When the heating element is subsequently withdrawn from the smoking article, the front-plug acts to retain the aerosol-forming substrate within the rod. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345635 | COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR NICOTINE AEROSOL DELIVERY - The present disclosure generally relates to compositions, and related devices and methods, useful in vaporizing devices such as electronic cigarettes. The composition may comprise nicotine, at least one solvent, and at least one ion pairing agent, and may be vaporized to form a condensation aerosol, wherein inhalation of the aerosol allows for deposition of nicotine with the respiratory system, including deep lung deposition. The vaporizing device may comprise a vaporization unit, a battery, and an integrated circuit coupled to the battery, wherein the integrated circuit is configured to control the battery for rapid initial vaporization without overheating, producing thermal degradation products, or draining battery energy. The battery may operate with pulse width modulation for at least a portion of the time the vaporizing device is being used. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345636 | 3 Dimensional Decorative Artificial Nail Tip - The invention pertains to a nail tip comprising of an artificial nail tip having a top surface and a bottom surface. The artificial nail tip has a plurality of decorative particles covering the entire top surface of the artificial nail tip and a base adhesive to attach the plurality of decorative particles to the top surface of the artificial nail tip and to other pluralities of decorative particles. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345637 | FRENCH MANICURE MADE EASY NAIL PEN DEVICE - The claimed invention relates to a nail pen for nail varnish application along a distal perimeter portion of a nail. The claimed invention obviates certain problems associated with the process of applying nail varnish onto the distal-only perimeter of a nail by presenting an apparatus and/or means for applying nail varnish in a controlled, uniform manner along the distal perimeter of a nail. The claimed invention provides a controlled means of disseminating a uniform strip of nail varnish along the distal perimeter of a nail. This desirable outcome is effectuated even for different varnish residue thicknesses and/or varnish colors. Also provided is a nail varnish applicator with a channel made from an impermeable material. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345638 | HAIR TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE APPARATUS - A hair treating apparatus having a first component with opposite first and second sides. The first side is engageable by a first finger on a user's hand. A second component has opposite third and fourth sides. The third side is engageable by a second finger on the user's hand. The hair treating apparatus is operatively positioned with: a) the user's first finger engaging the first side and the user's second finger engaging the third side; and b) an accumulation of elongate hair strands between the second and fourth sides. The first and second components can be manipulated by movement of the user's first and second fingers to cause the second and fourth sides to move selectively towards each other to engage the accumulation of hair strands and away from each other. The operatively positioned hair treating apparatus can be drawn lengthwise of an engaged accumulation of hair strands to thereby controllably apply additive. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345639 | MAKEUP PROCESS - The present invention relates to a process for making up the skin, including the step that consists in forming, on a deposit of a foundation composition applied to the skin, a discontinuous deposit of islets of corrective composition and/or a deposit of corrective composition including visible substances that give it an inhomogeneous appearance, said corrective composition having optical properties that locally modify the appearance of the makeup so as to create a pattern reproducing the appearance of skin relief and/or colour heterogeneities. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345640 | Powdery Hair Cosmetics - Powdery compositions contain at least one particulate and amorphous metal oxide, with the proviso that at least one cosmetic active ingredient is present in said metal oxide in absorbed form, said active ingredient being selected from waxy esters, strengthening polymers, film-forming polymers, oxidation dye precursors, anionic surfactants, keratin-reducing compounds or mixtures thereof. Said powdery compositions are highly suitable for temporarily shaping keratin-containing fibers, especially human hair. Hair treated with said powders can be strengthened and retains its natural gloss. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345641 | PRODUCTS FOR TEMPORARILY SHAPING KERATIN FIBERS AND METHODS FOR TEMPORARILY SHAPING HAIR - A cosmetic agent containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier
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20140345642 | Air Jet Hair Rollers - A utility model patent to an air jet hair roller which comprises a closure A for the ends | 2014-11-27 |
20140345643 | Vibration Puff Having Elastic Moving Body Inside - Provided is a puff, which enables the user to apply and spread color cosmetics such as a compact or foundation evenly to the skin so as to be have a sensation of close contact, more specifically, a separable variation puff which is configured such that: various puff members are connectable to or separable from a lower side of a coupling main body having a holding part; an elastic moving body into which an oscillator is inserted is connected to and formed at an inner side of the coupling main body; power of the oscillator is controlled by a battery and a switch; and the battery is easily exchangeable through the lower side of the coupling main body. Thus, the puff is advantageous in that the user can effectively transmit vibration of the oscillator to the puff according to a contact degree of the puff to the user's skin. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345644 | Method For Cleaning Reaction Chamber Using Pre-cleaning Process - A method for cleaning a reaction chamber is conducted after depositing an oxide, nitride, or oxynitride film on a substrate in a reaction chamber having interior surfaces on which oxide, nitride, or oxynitride is accumulated as a result of the deposition, said oxide, nitride, or oxynitride being selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, metal oxide, metal nitride, and metal oxynitride. The method includes: oxidizing or nitriding the oxide, nitride, or oxynitride is accumulated on the interior surfaces of the reaction chamber, by RF-excited plasma of an oxygen- or nitrogen-containing gas in the absence of halide gas as a pre-cleaning step; and cleaning the interior surfaces of the reaction chamber, by RF-excited plasma of a halide cleaning gas. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345645 | COPPER RESIDUE CHAMBER CLEAN - Methods of removing copper residue from interior surfaces of an etch process chamber are described. A plasma treatment using halogen-containing precursors transforms the copper residue into halogen-copper complexes. Plasma-excited inert gases are used to desorb the halogen-copper complexes. In this way, the copper residue is removed from the interior surfaces of the etch process chamber. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345646 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING PHOTOMASK - This invention relates to an apparatus and method for cleaning a photomask. This apparatus, suitable for use in removing an adhesive residue from a photomask, includes a photomask disposed such that a surface thereof on which an adhesive residue is left behind is directed downwards, a metal plate formed adjacent to the adhesive residue, and a laser generator for irradiating a laser onto the metal plate so that the adhesive residue is removed by heat generated from the metal plate. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345647 | TONGUE BRUSH WITH POWERED ROLLER - A tongue cleaner tool comprises a handle with an actuator therein and a rotatable roller or brush near one end of the handle that is driven by the actuator. The rotatable brush has soft protrusions, as knobs or bristles, to gently massage and clean the tongue as the brush is rotated inside a user's mouth and in contact with the surface of the tongue. The brush roller can have its axis normal to the length of the handle or parallel with it. Liquid, as water or mouthwash, is advantageously provided in a reservoir in the handle or in the roller, to be dispensed onto the tongue through the handle or via the roller directly. One or more rollers can be used, and a shield can be provided over part of each roller to direct the liquid and to protect other parts of the mouth of the user. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345648 | Oral Healthcare, Products and Methods Therefor - The present invention relates to oral health. In particular, though not solely, the present invention is directed to products and methods for use by a consumer on a regular basis to maintain and improve their oral health as part of their oral health care program. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345649 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMEDIATING HIGHLY CONTAMINATED FINE SOIL USING MULTIPLE MICRO HYDROCYCLONE - The present invention relates to a system for remediating highly contaminated fine soil using multiple micro hydrocyclones that includes: a mill adapted to mix contaminated soil with water and to individualize the soil; a screen adapted to separate the soil introduced from the mill into soil having given particle sizes; a separator adapted to finely separate the soil having particle sizes of less than a given value by particle size from the soil having the given particle sizes separated through the screen; a remediating unit adapted to wash the finely separated soil introduced from the separator by particle size by means of process water for washing; and a filtering unit adapted to separately discharge the soil washed and introduced through the remediating unit and the process water for washing contained in the soil. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345650 | DEBRIS COLLECTING SYSTEM - A debris collecting system comprises a debris collecting assembly including an air-flow generating device and a debris body. The system further comprises an intermediate debris collecting container connected to the debris collecting assembly such that the collected debris is by-passing the debris body of the assembly. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345651 | WATER DELUGE SYSTEM CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A water deluge system cleaning apparatus and method of cleaning a water deluge system which does not require the water deluge system to be offline while it is being cleaned. This is achieved by a packing device that provides an annular seal within the water deluge system, and a cleaning device for cleaning the water deluge system that extends through the packing device. Arrangements of inlets and/or outlets comprising safety valves also provide for additional functionality such as debris extraction or fluid flushing while still allowing the water deluge system to remain online. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345652 | Hot Beverage Maker With Cleaning Apparatus and Related Method - A hot beverage maker is provided with a removable pump for cleaning a brewing needle. The pump fits into a brewing chamber which normally receives a pod of an infusible beverage material. A pod receptacle and a lid pivotally connected to the housing form the brewing chamber, After a brewing cycle or when cleaning of the brewing needle is desired, an interior chamber of the pump is filled with cleaning fluid and the pump inserted into the pod receptacle. When the lid is closed, the brewing needle is inserted into the interior chamber. The lid is closed and released repeatedly to operate the pump. This creates a pumping action of the cleaning fluid through the brewing needle to dislodge a buildup of minerals or residual deposits. The used cleaning fluid and dislodged deposits are discarded after the cleaning operation is completed. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345653 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING CONTAINERS - A device for cleaning containers, such as for cleaning returnable bottles in a beverage filling plant, comprises a main treatment area, in which the containers are treated by means of a main lye, and a post-treatment area, in which the containers are treated with a water bath or post-lye bath and rinsed with water, wherein in the post-treatment area, a flushing device is provided for removing labels and/or residues of labels. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345654 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND DISHWASHER HAVING THE SAME - A nozzle assembly and a dishwasher having the same. The dishwasher includes a main body, a wash tub, and at least one first nozzle assembly to wash the objects received in the wash tub. The first nozzle assembly includes a main nozzle configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis thereof, plural injection holes, a first flow path defined in the main nozzle for movement of wash water to be sprayed out toward the objects, a sub nozzle provided at the main nozzle, the sub nozzle internally defining a second flow path for movement of wash water to be sprayed out in a radial direction of the main nozzle, and a valve coupled to the main nozzle to open or close the second flow path. Providing the nozzle assembly with the first and second flow paths independent of each other may reduce noise due to collision of wash water. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345655 | DISHWASHER - Disclosed herein is a dishwasher including a spray unit fixed to one sidewall of a wash tub and a reflecting plate assembly to reflect wash water sprayed from the spray unit onto dishes and to linearly reciprocate in a spray direction of the wash water sprayed from the spray unit. The dishwasher further includes a drive unit to drive the reflecting plate assembly, and a cam unit to transmit driving force of the drive unit to the reflecting plate assembly. The drive unit includes a motor to generate rotational force, and a belt forming a closed loop and caused to make cyclic movement by the motor. The cam unit is engaged with the belt to transmit power of the belt to the reflecting plate assembly. The cam is alternately engaged with first and second portions of the belt to cause the reflecting plate assembly to reciprocate. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345656 | ROLLER ASSEMBLY AND ROLL-TO-ROLL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is a roller assembly, including a roller body portion and a first spray portion provided in the roller body portion to spray a first fluid onto a surface of a transfer member. The roller body portion and the first spray portion are configured to form an angle between the spraying direction of the first fluid and the surface of the transfer member. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345657 | FOREIGN MATERIAL REMOVING DEVICE OF TRACK TURNOUT PORTION - There is provided a foreign material removing device of a track turnout portion which can tightly attach and fix nozzles to a rail belly portion stably without machining a rail itself. A foreign material removing device of a track turnout portion which has point rails which can move to contact and move away from stock rails of the track turnout portion, and which removes a foreign material dropped between the stock rail and the point rail, includes a piping unit which includes a plurality of nozzle portions which spray compressed air to remove the foreign material, and the piping unit includes a close-contact arrangement structure in which the piping unit is arranged in close contact with a lateral surface of the stock rail opposed to the point rail. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345658 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus | 2014-11-27 |
20140345659 | Windproof Umbrella Frame - A windproof umbrella frame is presented comprising a main rib ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345660 | PORTABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, HUMAN SHELTER FOR OUTDOORS, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING, AND USING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to an improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. More particularly, the invention encompasses an apparatus for providing shelter for humans and animals, which is portable, collapsible, and easily transportable from location to location, and can be quickly assembled, and disassembled. The portable, collapsible apparatus, has a ceiling or roof, and wall or panels that are made of one or more layers of material, such as, corrugated material, plastic material, composite material, waterproof material, weatherproof material, Coroplast material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material, to name a few. Optionally, the inventive apparatus could also have an attachable or detachable base or floor. In one preferred method the improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, is made using, for example, an extruded corrugated plastic, to form a hunting blind. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345661 | THERMOELECTRIC POLYMER COMPOSITE, METHOD OF MAKING AND USE OF SAME - A thermoelectric composite includes a plurality of particles comprising a crosslinked polymer having a heat deflection temperature greater than or equal to 200° F. and a segregated network comprising a first filler material which is disposed between the particles to produce a thermoelectric response in response to application of a voltage difference or temperature difference across the thermoelectric composite. The first filler material includes a carbon material, a metal, a metal disposed on a carbon material, or a combination thereof. A process for preparing a thermoelectric article includes combining a first filler material and a plurality of particles comprising a polymer to form a composition and molding the composition to form a thermoelectric article, wherein the thermoelectric article is configured to produce a thermoelectric response in response to application of a voltage difference or temperature difference across the article. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345662 | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING THERMAL ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - The invention relates to a device for converting thermal energy to electrical energy, comprising at least one thermoelectric module ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345663 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE USING THE SAME - Provided are a thermoelectric device and a thermoelectric module having larger conversion efficiency than conventional ones. A thermoelectric device of the present invention includes a Heusler alloy material, and a pair of electrodes that takes out electromotive force according to a temperature gradient caused in the Heusler alloy material. Further, the dimensions of the Heusler alloy material are defined such that the conversion efficiency of the module is maximized according to an environment having a temperature difference, under which the Heusler alloy material is used. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345664 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR MODULE, METAL-CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH A METAL-CERAMIC SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to a thermoelectric generator module with a hot zone and a cold zone including at least a first metal-ceramic substrate, which has a first ceramic layer and at least one structured first metallization applied to the first ceramic layer and is assigned to the hot zone, and at least a second metal-ceramic substrate, which has a second ceramic layer and at least one structured second metallization applied to the second ceramic layer and is assigned to the cold zone, and also a number of thermoelectric generator components located between the first and second structured metallizations of the metal-ceramic substrates. The first metal-ceramic substrate, assigned to the hot zone, has at least one layer of steel or high-grade steel, wherein the first ceramic layer is arranged between the first structured metallization and the at least one layer of steel or high-grade steel. The invention also relates to an associated metal-ceramic substrate and to a method for producing it. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345665 | THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT HAVING STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF IMPROVING THERMAL EFFICIENCY - A thermoelectric device provided according to one aspect of the present invention includes a support member having a shape corresponding to a waste heat environment having a curved surface, and a thermoelectric material formed on a surface of the support member so that it surrounds the support member, wherein the support member is formed of a material having a low thermal conductivity, which is not the thermoelectric material, so as to keep a temperature difference between both ends of the thermoelectric device. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345666 | THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE PROVIDED WITH SAME - A thermoelectric element includes a p-type/n-type semiconductor element having an upper end surface and a lower end surface, a lower electrode that is joined to the lower end surface of the p-type/n-type semiconductor element to connect the p-type/n-type semiconductor element and another n-type/p-type semiconductor element adjacently thereto and has an area less than that of the lower end surface in a joint region therebetween. A joint portion is made of a solder and has a surface joint part joining the lower end surface of the p-type/n-type semiconductor element and a surface of the lower electrode while the lower end surface of the p-type/n-type semiconductor element and the surface of the lower electrode are opposed to each other A fillet part is formed to fill a space produced between intersecting surfaces, i.e., the lower end surface and a lateral side of the lower electrode, and composes a step part formed by the lower end surface and the lower electrode. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345667 | SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING PORTIONS OF A POWER SUPPLY ARRAY - A system for isolating portions of a power supply array comprising at least one isolation mechanism being in electrical communication with a terminal of at least one portion of the power supply array, the isolation mechanism being arranged to disconnect the at least one portion from the power supply array when the isolation mechanism is actuated. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345668 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell module and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell module according to the embodiment includes first solar cells including a first P-type semiconductor layer, a first buffer layer, and a first N-type semiconductor layer sequentially disposed on a support substrate; second solar cells including a second N-type semiconductor layer, a second buffer layer, and a second N-type semiconductor layer sequentially disposed on the support substrate; and a connecting electrode connecting the first solar cells to the second solar cells. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345669 | METHOD OF PRODUCING TWO OR MORE THIN-FILM-BASED INTERCONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - The present invention is directed to a method of producing two or more thin-film-based interconnected photovoltaic cells ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345670 | Passively Tracking Partially Concentrating Photovoltaic Solar Panel - The invention relates to passively tracking, partially concentrating solar panels that feature the ability to perpetually self-concentrate impinging light on a portion of the underlying photovoltaic material during varying times of the day and throughout the year. Such solar panels feature higher conversion efficiencies and higher output when compared to equivalent sized conventional solar panels and do not require an active tracking system to adjust for yearly difference in the sun's elevation above the horizon. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345671 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes: a module main body; a frame body; and a terminal box. The module main body includes a solar cell. The module main body is mounted to the frame body. The terminal box is arranged on a main surface on the side of a rear surface of the module main body. The solar cell is electrically connected to the terminal box. The terminal box is arranged outside an area surrounded by the frame body. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345672 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device using luminescent solar concentrators for converting solar energy into electric energy is described. More generally, a photovoltaic panel has a plurality of photovoltaic devices arranged on its surface. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345673 | Photovoltaic Sub-Cell Interconnects - Photovoltaic sub-cell interconnect systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device comprises a thin film stack of layers deposited upon a substrate, wherein the thin film stack layers are subdivided into a plurality of sub-cells interconnected in series by a plurality of electrical interconnection structures; and wherein the plurality of electrical interconnection structures each comprise no more than two scribes that penetrate into the thin film stack layers. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345674 | MOISTURE INGRESS RESISTANT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - One embodiment of the present invention provides a photovoltaic (PV) module. The PV module includes a front-side glass cover facing sunlight, a plurality of interconnected PV cells situated below the glass cover, a plurality of bussing wires electrically coupled to the PV cells, and a back-sheet situated below the PV cells. The back-sheet comprises a metal layer sandwiched between a top and a bottom insulation layers. The back-sheet comprises a cut slot to facilitate the bussing wires to thread through the cut slot to reach a junction box situated below the back-sheet. The PV module further comprises one or more insulation layers inserted between the bussing wires and sidewalls of the cut slot in the back-sheet. The insulation layers are configured to insulate the bussing wires to the metal layer in the back-sheet. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345675 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL INTERCONNECT - The invention is a photovoltaic article comprising a first photovoltaic cell having a photoelectrically active region which is located between a topside electrode and a backside electrode, at least one first interconnect element in contact with the frontside electrode at a front surface of the cell and the interconnect element is adhered to the topside electrode of the cell, and at least one second interconnect element adhered to the backside electrode. An electronically conductive adhesive having a low Tg is used to adhere the interconnect element to the frontside electrode. The ECA used to adhere the second interconnect element to the backside electrode is characterized by at least one of the following features: a glass transition temperature of at least 85 C and the backside electrically conductive adhesive comprises a metal chelation compound characterized by the presence of a heterocyclic component comprising one of O, N, or S in a ring configuration and at least one additional heteroatom selected from O, N, or S. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345676 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MESOPOROUS TITANIUM DIOXIDE ELECTRODE USING ORGANIC/INORGANIC HYBRID SUPPORT AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for producing a mesoporous titanium dioxide thin film from a titanium precursor by using a polymer-grafted alumina composite as a support. The porous titanium dioxide thin film is obtained by using the polymer-grafted hybrid alumina composite as a support for sol-gel reaction, and thus it has a mesoporous structure and high surface area, thereby providing a high dye adsorption ratio. Therefore, a dye-sensitized solar cell using the mesoporous titanium dioxide thin film as a photoelectrode material has high energy conversion efficiency. In addition, it is possible to improve the long-term stability of a dye-sensitized solar cell through efficient infiltration of high-viscosity polymer and solid electrolyte as well as liquid electrolyte. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345677 | SUBSTRATE MATERIAL OF IRON-NICKEL ALLOY METAL FOIL FOR CIGS SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to an exclusive alloy substrate material for CIGS solar cells. Particularly, the present invention provides a substrate material having a thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of a CIGS layer. The substrate material according to the present invention may prevent damage such as interlayer separation due to differing thermal expansion coefficients from occurring because the substrate material has a thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of the CIGS layer. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345678 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A photoelectric conversion element includes an optically transparent support, a porous semiconductor layer containing fine semiconductor particles and a photosensitizer, a conductive layer, and a counter electrode provided in that order, each of the porous semiconductor layer and the conductive layer contains a carrier-transport material. The porous semiconductor layer includes at least two layers each containing fine semiconductor particles having different particle sizes. The fine semiconductor particles contained in a layer of the layers located closest to the counter electrode, the layers constituting the porous semiconductor layer, have an average particle size of 380 nm or less. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345679 | MULTIJUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE HAVING SIGE(SN) AND GAASNSB CELLS - A multijunction tandem photovoltaic device is disclosed having a bottom subcell of silicon germanium or silicon germanium tin material and above that a subcell of gallium nitride arsenide antimonide material. The materials are lattice matched to gallium arsenide, which preferably forms the substrate. Preferably, further lattice matched subcells of gallium arsenide, indium gallium phosphide and aluminium gallium arsenide or aluminium indium gallium phosphide are provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345680 | MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELL, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, AND COMPOUND-SEMICONDUCTOR-LAYER LAMINATION STRUCTURE - A multi-junction solar cell that is lattice-matched with a base, and that includes a sub-cell having a desirable band gap is provided. A plurality of sub-cells are laminated, each including first and second compound semiconductor layers. At least one predetermined sub-cell is configured of first layers and a second layer. In each of the first layers, a 1-A layer and a 1-B layer are laminated. In the second layer, a 2-A layer and a 2-B layer are laminated. A composition A of the 1-A layer and the 2-A layer is determined based on a value of a band gap of the predetermined sub-cell. A composition B of the 1-B layer and the 2-B layer is determined based on a difference between a base lattice constant of the base and a lattice constant of the composition A. Thicknesses of 1-B layer and 2-B layer are determined based on difference between base lattice constant and a lattice constant of composition B, and on thickness of the 1-A layer and thickness of 2-A layer. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345681 | MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELL, COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, AND COMPOUND-SEMICONDUCTOR-LAYER LAMINATION STRUCTURE - There is provided a multi-junction solar cell that reduces contact resistance of a junction portion and is capable of performing energy conversion with high efficiency. The multi-junction solar cell includes a plurality of sub-cells | 2014-11-27 |
20140345682 | MODULAR SUPRAMOLECULAR ACTIVE LAYER AND ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A photoactive layer for an organic photovoltaic device has a supramolecular assembly of donors or acceptors formed from a plurality of units that are mixed with electron acceptors or electron donors, respectively, to form an ordered or semi-ordered bulk heterojunction structure. Each unit is formed from a plurality of sub-units that are combined and ordered by hydrogen bonding or other non-covalent interactions to form units that by π-stacking and, optionally, other forces are organized into the supramolecular assembly. Each sub-unit includes at least one electron donor or acceptor moiety, at least one non-covalent interacting moiety, and a linking moiety between the non-covalent interacting moiety and the electron donor or electron acceptor moiety of the sub-unit. The organized supramolecular assembly connects donors or acceptors through the thickness of the photoactive layer, and allows parallel continuous electron acceptor or electron donor phases through the thickness of the active layer. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345683 | SHUNT TREATMENT IN INVERTED AND WAFER BONDED SOLAR CELLS - Provided are methods and systems for treating shunts on solar cell substrates. Also provided are solar cells including such substrates. A shunt detected on a substrate proximate to a metallized grid pattern is electrically disconnected from at least the bus portion of the grid, which reduces shunt's impact on performance on the solar cell. An antireflective layer may be disposed between the shunt and a portion of the grid extending over the shunt. The exposure pattern of a photoresist used to form the antireflective layer may be adjusted accordingly to achieve this result. In some embodiments, the metallized grid may be modified by adjusting the exposure pattern of a photoresist used to form this grid. The grid may be modified to avoid any contact between the grid and the shunt or to disconnect a portion of the grid contacting the shunt from the bus portion area of the grid. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345684 | COLORED SOLAR CELLS AND PANELS CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention provides a high efficiency colored solar cell, which exhibits both a high conversion efficiency and optically desirable color, comprising a photoelectric conversion substrate; at least one anti-reflection layer formed on the photoelectric conversion substrate; and two or more transparent inorganic dielectric layers formed on the anti-reflection layer(s), wherein the transparent inorganic dielectric layers include at least one layer containing an oxide of titanium. The subject invention also provides a panel comprising the above-mentioned high efficiency colored solar cell. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345685 | Photovoltaic Cell And Method Of Forming The Same - A photovoltaic cell comprises a base substrate comprising silicon and including a rear region. A first electrode is disposed on, and is in electrical communication with, the rear region, and comprises a first metal present in the first electrode in a majority amount. A second electrode is spaced from the rear region such that the rear region is free of physical contact with the second electrode. The second electrode is in electrical contact with the first electrode. The second electrode comprises a polymer, a second metal present in the second electrode in a majority amount, and a third metal different from the first and second metals. The third metal has a melting temperature of no greater than about 300° C. The rear region is in electrical communication with the second electrode via the first electrode. A method of forming the PV cell is also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345686 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT CONTINUOUS GAS-PHASE SYNTHESIS OF NANOWIRES WITH TUNABLE PROPERTIES - A method for forming wires, including providing catalytic seed particles suspended in a gas, providing gaseous precursors that comprise constituents of the wires to be formed and growing the wires from the catalytic seed particles. The wires may be grown in a temperature range between 425 and 525 C and may have a pure zincblende structure. The wires may be III-V semiconductor nanowires having a Group V terminated surface and a <111>B crystal growth direction. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345687 | NIOBIUM THIN FILM STRESS RELIEVING LAYER FOR THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - A photovoltaic device includes a thermal stress relieving layer on top of a substrate; a back ohmic contact on the thermal stress relieving layer; and a p-type semiconductor photon absorber layer on the back ohmic contact. The back ohmic contact comprises a metallic compound of the sacrificial back electrode metal layer and the absorber layer, in combination with the thermal stress relieving layer. The thermal stress relieving layer has a substantially similar thermal expansion coefficient with respect to the substrate and the absorber layer and a lower Young's modulus with respect to the sacrificial back electrode metal layer. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345688 | SOLAR CELL HAVING DOPED SEMICONDUCTOR HETEROJUNCTION CONTACTS - A silicon solar cell has doped amorphous silicon contacts formed on a tunnel silicon oxide layer on a surface of a silicon substrate. High temperature processing is unnecessary in fabricating the solar cell. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345689 | OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical element and associated methods for generating an optical element and apparatus comprising the optical element, wherein the optical element comprises a first surface ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345690 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell, a light-receiving surface member arranged on a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell, a rear surface member arranged on a rear surface side of the solar cell, a transparent filler layer arranged between the solar cell and the light-receiving surface member, and a colored filler layer arranged between the solar cell and the rear surface member. The colored filler layer exists on at least part of a portion of the light receiving surface of the solar cell, the portion located over a non-power generation region. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345691 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell, a light-receiving surface member on a light-receiving side of the solar cell, a rear surface member on a rear side of the solar cell, and a sealing material between the light-receiving surface member and the rear surface member. The rear surface member has higher permeability of acetic acid than that of the light-receiving surface member. The sealing material seals the solar cell and includes a light-receiving side sealing material on the light-receiving side of the solar cell and a rear side sealing material on the rear side of the solar cell. The light-receiving side sealing material does not contain an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The rear side sealing material contains the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345692 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes an encapsulant and a solar cell in the encapsulant. The encapsulant includes a light-receiving side encapsulant at a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell, and a colored rear side encapsulant at a rear surface side of the solar cell. The rear side encapsulant contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. An interface between the rear side encapsulant and the light-receiving side encapsulant is in contact with a side surface of the solar cell. In a part of an area where no solar cell is provided, the rear side encapsulant bulges to the light-receiving surface side. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345693 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion device and a method for producing a photoelectric conversion device are disclosed. The photoelectric conversion device includes a light-absorbing layer. The light-absorbing layer contains a chalcopyrite-based compound, and has a peak intensity ratio I | 2014-11-27 |
20140345694 | LOW FRICTION FUEL METERING VALVE - A method of metering fuel with a fuel valve. The method includes arranging a spool within to a sleeve along an axis, wherein the spool includes four seal lands. The sleeve includes a fuel inlet aperture, a fuel outlet aperture, and a shutoff port. A first cavity and a second cavity are defined between the spool, the sleeve, and subsets of the seal lands. The fuel inlet port and the fuel outlet port abut one such cavity. Sliding the spool along the axis results in the fuel outlet aperture extending longitudinally beyond the second seal land in the upstream direction. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345695 | GREY WATER INTERFACE FOR HIGH FLOW APPLICATIONS IN VACUUM SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a flow control unit for controlling liquid flow in a vacuum waste system. In one embodiment, the flow control unit provides a series of valves that direct liquid flow. The unit may also have an intermediate transfer tube that holds a portion of the liquid to be directed, prior to delivery of the liquid to left and right transfer tubes. In one embodiment, the unit may be installed on board a passenger transport vehicle. A particularly beneficial use of the flow control unit is on a private aircraft for use as a shower control unit. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345696 | ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An artificially created atmospheric circulation system comprising a plurality of vortex generating units ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345697 | ACTUATOR - In order to solve the problem of the generation of the interspace between layers, the present invention provides an actuator including: a conductive polymer layer; an ambient temperature molten salt layer; and an opposite electrode layer; wherein the ambient temperature molten salt layer is interposed between the conductive polymer layer and the opposite electrode layer, the ambient temperature molten salt layer includes an adhesive layer in the inside thereof; one surface of the adhesive layer adheres to the conductive polymer layer; and the other surface of the adhesive layer adheres to the opposite electrode layer. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345698 | Multi-vane throttle valve - A multi-vane throttling valve for a vacuum process chamber includes a reciprocal vane pivotally connected to and extending backwardly away from a back side of each of a plurality of rotatable vanes, and a stationary reciprocal vane angling assembly fixed in a predefined position and having an assembly pin extending transversely toward the reciprocal vane a predefined distance sufficient to support the reciprocal vane whereby the stationary angling assembly causes the reciprocal vane to pivot in a range between a substantially parallel position with the respective rotatable vane and a transverse position with the respective rotatable vane when the respective rotatable vane is rotated. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345699 | VENT VALVE - A vent valve according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sensing sleeve defining a sensing chamber and a vent channel for venting fluid out of the sensing chamber. A sensing piston is moveable within the sensing chamber between an open position and a closed position. The sensing piston allows flow of the fluid into the vent channel during movement of the sensing piston between the open and closed positions. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345700 | PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR A FUEL TANK AND METHOD - A pressure monitoring system for a fuel tank includes a supply line fluidly coupling a fluid source with at least one fuel tank for supplying an inert gas to the at least one fuel tank. Also included is a pressure relief valve in communication with the supply line configured to detect a pressure differential between a supply line pressure and an ambient pressure. Further included is a pressure sensor configured to detect the supply line pressure. Yet further included is a controller in operable communication with the pressure sensor and the fluid source, wherein the controller is configured to modify a flow rate of the inert gas in the supply line upon detection of the supply line pressure exceeding a predetermined pressure limit. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345701 | ELECTROHYDRAULIC PILOT CONTROL WITH TWO PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES - Electrohydraulic pilot control means ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345702 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF HOT TAPPING MULTIPLE COAXIAL OR NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND/OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS - A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345703 | FILL VALVE LEAK PREVENTION DEVICE - A device for preventing leaks in a toilet that comprises a fill valve operatively connected to and disposed above a float. In certain embodiments an arm is rotably connected to the fill valve such that the arm comprises a pivot. A lever is, for example, pivotally connected to the pivot of the arm and biased towards the fill valve, wherein a flush actuator causes the lever to pivot away from the fill valve. The lever may comprise a first side and a second side joined at the pivot, wherein the first side weighs less than the second side, and wherein the distribution of weight between the first and second sides of the lever causes the lever to bias towards the fill valve. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345704 | GAS VALVE WITH MULTI-FUEL CAPABILITY - A dual flow gas valve suitable for gas grills that allows a user to select the valve for use with gases of different heating values and to select one of a high flow position and a low flow position for each gas. The gas valve includes a body and an input passageway communicating with the body. In one embodiment, a rotational member in the body defines a first port communicating the input passageway with an interior chamber. The rotational member defines an additional passageway external to the rotational member. The rotational member may be rotated to a first position to activate high flow through the rotational member or may be rotated to a second position to activate the external, low flow, passageway. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345705 | Flow Activated Circulating Valve - The invention relates to a flow activated circulating valve ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345706 | NON-RETURN VALVE - The invention relates to a non-return valve with a valve sleeve, comprising a valve seat and a flow opening and a sealing body moveable in the valve sleeve, comprising a bulged sealing face, wherein the bulged sealing face is arranged at a head end of the sealing body and the non-return valve comprises guiding means for the axial guidance of the sealing body in the valve sleeve, so that the sealing face always faces the valve seat, and a locking element is inserted into the valve sleeve through the flow opening and is fixed therein, so that the locking element restricts the movement of the sealing body in the valve sleeve. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345707 | DIRECT MOUNT CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID WITH ADDITIONAL VACUUM PORTS - A valve assembly, such as a canister purge solenoid (CPS) having one or more interchangeable components which may be used to reconfigure the valve assembly to have one or more additional vacuum ports. The design of the valve assembly eliminates the need to mold these ports into the intake manifold, simplifying the design of the manifold, and the tooling needed to make the manifold. The direct mount design of the CPS of the present invention includes at least one additional port to serve as an additional vacuum port to be used for any other purpose, such as a PCV valve, brake booster, or the like. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345708 | DISPENSER NITROGEN PURGE - A dispenser nitrogen purge and heater system for a liquid natural gas (LNG) fueling dispenser, comprising a nitrogen purge enclosure; a nitrogen container containing nitrogen; a nitrogen feed line for feeding nitrogen from the nitrogen container to the nitrogen purge enclosure; a heater for heating an interior space within the enclosure; and a fan assembly for circulating the nitrogen within the interior space | 2014-11-27 |
20140345709 | MOUNTING CONFIGURATION FOR VALVE ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly which provides for a rigid connection between a valve assembly, such as a canister purge valve (CPV), and a component in an air flow system of a vehicle, such as an intake manifold, air box, or the like. The mounting assembly includes two brackets that are connected to the CPV, and the brackets are used to connect the CPV to an intake manifold. The first bracket includes an isolator having a slot, and a blade or flange extends into the slot, providing only one way of attachment between the CPV and the intake manifold. The second bracket includes a single bolt through a molded tab providing a second connection. The second bracket also has a second isolator; both isolators are made of rubber or other type of material suitable for isolating vibration. Each isolator provides vibration isolation between the intake manifold and the CPV. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345710 | POLY-METAL HOSE REEL WATER SYSTEM - An inlet conduit assembly for a hose reel assembly includes a clip assembly that is structured to be accessible from the outer side of the frame assembly. The clip assembly is structured to be operated without the use of tools. The clip assembly, essentially, prevents the inlet conduit assembly from being moved axially once installed. In this configuration, a user may quickly and easily actuate the clip assembly to release or engage the inlet conduit assembly. Thus, a user may quickly and easily remove the inlet conduit assembly. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345711 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE - [Problem] In a fluid control valve, to make it possible to minimize the phenomenon of valve body fluttering and prevent resulting vibration and any consequent defects such as damage or wear to peripheral components, e.g., a rod, piston, or E-ring, housing-side wear or deformation, or breakage of a coil spring, and abnormal noise. [Solution] A fluid control valve ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345712 | LOWER EFFORT QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLER - This invention relates to an improvement in the manner by which the direct response sealing member (valve) is opened or uncoupled by substantially reducing the required insertion force and hence reducing the work required. A fluid channel opening of the direct response valve is initiated by the insertion of a typical male quick-disconnect coupling into a typical female quick-disconnect coupling containing this new direct response valve. A new direct response valve is designed to ensure that the internal sealing member is firstly opened in a rotational manner and then secondly, if desired, in a more typical translational manner. The new sealing member is designed to be backward compatible with existing two part quick-disconnect assemblies and this facilitates a simple one part substitution to benefit from this improvement. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345713 | SUCTION VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR ALTERNATIVE COMPRESSOR - The present invention refers to a suction valve assembly for alternative compressors. Said suction valve assembly comprises at least two suction valves ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345714 | Quick Maintenance Undersea Check Valve - The present invention aims at simplifying maintenance, mounting and disassembly operations which are required with valves, and in particular with check valves. Thus, the present invention proposes a solution according to which the closing element ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345715 | TRICKLE VALVE ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF SUPPLYING PARTICULATE MATERIAL THROUGH SUCH TRICKLE VALVE ASSEMBLY - The present invention concerns a trickle valve assembly for supplying particulate material exiting the bottom of a separating cyclone, comprising a separating cyclone outlet conduit having a bottom end with an inclined valve seat and a pivotable valve plate assembly with a valve plate pivoting about a valve hinge and a counter-weight on the opposite side of said valve hinge, wherein the outlet conduit is provided with at least one gas inlet above the inclined valve seat which is in fluid communication with a supply of pressurised gas, such as a pressurised air supply. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345716 | FLOW-LIMITING DEVICE - A flow-limiting device comprises a stationary portion and a mobile valve comprising an orifice. The mobile valve is kept closed by a forced closure system that enables the mobile valve to limit the flow of a fluid passing through same and opens same to allow a larger flow to pass through when the upstream pressure of the fluid becomes higher than a predetermined value. The orifice of the flow-limiting device can be positioned at the bottom or the periphery of the mobile valve. The forced closing system can comprise at least one spring attached to the stationary portion at one end and to the mobile valve at the other end. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345717 | TRIM OF CHECK VALVE - A trim of a check valve includes a stem, a fixed member including two opposite through holes, a rotational member secured to the stem and including two opposite recesses, a hollow coupling member including an inlet at one end, a sleeve releasably secured to the coupling member wherein the sleeve includes an outlet at an other end and the fixed member and the rotational member are disposed at one end of the sleeve, a closing member moveably disposed at an other end of the sleeve, a connector releasably secured to an other end of the stem, and a biasing member biased between the closing member and the connector. In response to fluid pressure differential greater than a predetermined value the rotational member is clockwise turned to align the through holes with the recesses to allow the fluid to flow out of the outlet. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345718 | FLUID EVACUATION VALVE WITH BREAK-AWAY GROOVE - A device for removing oils, fuels and other fluids from reservoirs is disclosed that works in conjunction with engine-powered devices via a vacuum-actuated valve containing a multi-tiered U-groove. The U-groove allows a disconnection of the valve bolt shaft from the threaded end that fits inside the reservoir, trapping and holding the fluid in the reservoir. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345719 | STRAINER AND FUEL PUMP MODULE HAVING THE SAME - Provided are a strainer and a fuel pump module having the same, and more particularly, a strainer capable of preventing filter paper from stopping since the filter paper contacts each other at a portion at which the strainer is folded, in the strainer connected to an inlet of a fuel pump or a fuel pump module to filter fuel sucked thereinto, and a fuel pump module having the same. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345720 | Hydraulic Block for a Slip-Controlled Vehicle Brake System - A hydraulic block for a slip-controlled vehicle brake system has a plurality of receptacles configured to receive hydraulic components, such as solenoid valves, hydraulic accumulators, hydraulic pumps, and gear pumps, and includes connectors for external components of the vehicle brake system, and facilitates a flat hydraulic block. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345721 | Independently Operable Water Storage and Distribution System - A water storage system is provided that stores a quantity of fresh, potable water for residential or commercial use when municipal water or ground water is not available. The system comprises several embodiments, including a pressurized system and a non-pressurized system that stores water from a main water line in one or more storage tanks for subsequent use. A solar-powered pump is utilized to pump water from the storage tank or tanks when no electrical power is available, allowing water to be distributed into a dwelling or building to run facilities and to allow for undisturbed operation in the event of a catastrophe or emergency event. Water is continually or operably circulated through the tanks in order to maintain a fresh supply under normal conditions, while the tanks can be isolated from the main water supply in an emergency event. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345722 | EMULSION-PRODUCING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR RE-EMULSIFYING A SEPARATED LIQUID - The present invention relates to an emulsion-producing hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic circuit includes a by-pass loop comprising a first end and a second end, where the first end of the by-pass loop and the second end of the by-pass loop are connected to a supply line of the hydraulic circuit before and after a pump. The asynchronous by-pass loop also includes a control valve, and the by-pass loop transfers a portion of an emulsion and/or any separated liquid that has accumulated in the hydraulic circuit to the supply line to be re-emulsified. Also disclosed is a method for re-emulsifying a separated liquid present in a hydraulic circuit. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345723 | WATER INJECTION DEVICE FOR A BYPASS STEAM SYSTEM OF A POWER PLANT - A water injection device for a bypass steam system of a power plant, having a flow channel for steam with a steam inlet and a steam outlet, and an injection nozzle which is arranged between the steam inlet and outlet, is provided having a particularly satisfactory cooling action in order to avoid condenser damage by way of technically particularly simple means. To this end, the injection nozzle is arranged on a wall which extends substantially in the direction of the gas flow and is arranged spaced apart from an inner wall of the flow channel. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345724 | DOUBLE-HANDLE FAUCET - The present invention discloses a double-handle faucet, comprising two valve seats, two spools, two inlet pins, two handles, an outlet pipe, a connecting tube, an upper panel, and a lower panel. The double-handle faucet further comprises two semi-cladding members. The two valve seats, the connecting tube, and the two semi-cladding members are all made of a plastic material. Each of the valve seats is provided with an upper annular flange and a lower annular flange. Each of the inlet pins is further provided with a connecting ring. Each of the semi-cladding members comprises two first enveloping parts and a second enveloping part. The two first enveloping parts are located at both sides and correspond to the positions of the valve seats. The second enveloping parts of the two valve seats together cover the outer side of the connecting tube. The two semi-cladding members oppositely cover the outer side of two valve seats to fasten the inlet pin and the valve seats. As compared with the prior art, the present invention not only avoids lead contamination, but also has a low cost. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345725 | NOVEL DOUBLE-HANDLE FAUCET - The present invention discloses a novel double-handle faucet comprising two valve seats, two spools, two inlet pins, two handles, an outlet pipe, a connecting tube, an upper panel, a lower panel, a cladding member, and two caps, the two valve seats, the connecting tube, the cladding member, and two caps are all made of a plastic material, each of the valve seats is provided with an upper annular flange and a lower annular flange, each of the inlet pins is further provided with a connecting ring, the cladding member comprises two first enveloping parts and a second enveloping part, the two first enveloping parts are located at both sides and are both provided with a chamber for accommodating the valve seats at respective side, the chamber is provided with a positioning step at the bottom, the connecting ring is abutted against the positioning step, the second enveloping part covers the outer side of the connecting tube, each of the caps is provided with a cover body and a circular engaging edge which is formed along the periphery of the cover body. As compared with the prior art, the present invention not only avoids lead contamination, but also has a low cost. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345726 | Touchless, Remotely Activatable Assembly for Fluid Flow Regulation, Related Systems and Methods - The invention includes an assembly for remotely controlling fluid flow between a fluid source, such as a water source, and an outlet that includes at least one electrically operable valve, such as an electromagnetically-actuatable valve, to be interposed between the fluid source and the outlet, the valve being actuatable between an open position, in which the source and the outlet are fluidly connected, and a closed position in which the source and the outlet are not fluidly connected; at least one actuator, such as a solenoid actuator, operably connected to the at least one valve for actuating the valve between the open and closed positions; a controller comprising a receiver for receiving a wireless signal, wherein the controller is operably connected to the actuator and capable of actuating the actuator upon receipt of a wireless signal by the receiver; and an activator device comprising (i) a user-activatable sensor for detecting a stimulus when the stimulus enters a detection zone and (ii) a transmitter that transmits the wireless signal upon activation of the sensor by a user to the receiver. In an embodiment, it may be desirable that the electrically operable valves are also mechanically actuatable or that one or more (additional) manually activatable valves in included in the assembly. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345727 | AUTOMATED DUMP SYSTEM FOR SOLID SEPARATOR - An automated dump system for use with a solid removal system is herewith described. The system is for use in the oil and gas industry. The dump system comprises a programmable controller and valve(s) such as a plug valve and a choke valve, whereby the controller operates the valves at selected timings and if desired in a predetermined sequence. The valves maybe provided in separately removable segments. Additional components in the dump system may include pressure monitoring elements and an alarm condition signal. The system maybe mounted on a skid for ease of movement. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345728 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly comprising an inner housing in which is provided a first port, a second port, and a third port, and a valve member assembly which is movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position. An outer housing is separate from and encloses at least part of the inner housing, the outer housing having a first port and a second port, the Inner housing and outer housing each being provided with first mating parts, which engage to provide a substantially fluid tight seal whilst enclosing a conduit for fluid communication between the first port of the inner housing and the first port of the outer housing, and second mating parts, which engage to provide a substantially fluid tight seal whilst enclosing a conduit for fluid communication between the second port of the Inner housing and the second port of the outer housing. | 2014-11-27 |