| 49th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20140352724 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning Microsurgical Instruments - A cleaning apparatus for microsurgical instruments of the type having screw-type mechanisms used to advance or retract a plunger has a hollow sleeve into which the injector is liquid-tightly inserted, the sleeve being configured to hold the plunger in a fixed position when the plunger is disengaged from the injector body. A cap having an inlet port is liquid-tightly attached to the sleeve and cleaning liquid is forced from a syringe into and through the inlet port, flushing detritus from the injector. Various sizes and shapes of sleeves are used to accommodate different injectors. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352725 | CONVERTIBLE WIPING DEVICE - A wiping device including a resilient body having a wiping surface. A support member is convertible between a first shape defined by a first center line of the support member and a second shape defined by a second center line of the support member. The support member is disposed relative to the resilient body to enable the resilient body to take a first set of dimensions when the support member is in the first shape and a second set of dimensions when the support member is in the second shape. A method of using a wiping device is also included. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352726 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD - A liquid processing apparatus includes a substrate retaining part that retains a substrate in a horizontal position and rotates the substrate, first and second processing liquid supply nozzles disposed to supply first and second processing liquids, respectively, to the substrate, liquid receiving cups disposed to appropriately position an upper end thereof above the substrate and to receive the first or second processing liquid that has been supplied to the substrate, a first tubular outer cup including an upper opening and disposed around the liquid receiving cup, vertically movable between a lifted position to which the first tubular outer cup is lifted so that its upper end is positioned above the liquid receiving cup, and a lowered position lower than the lifted position, and a second tubular outer cup disposed externally to the first tubular outer cup. The tubular outer cup is selected according to the kind of processing liquid. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352727 | DRY STEAM CLEANING A SURFACE - A device and method for cleaning a surface using dry steam is disclosed. A dry steam wand is fitted with a custom nozzle that permits the dry steam to be angled to clean difficult to access surfaces of a gas turbine. The nozzle includes a slit that is configured to maintain sufficient temperature and pressure to effectively remove contaminants found on gas turbines. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352728 | METHOD FOR MONITORING THE OPERATION OF A LIQUID FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM - A method for monitoring the operation of a liquid food processing system is provided. The method comprises the steps of initiating a fluid flow through at least one section of said food processing system; and determining a pressure difference across said at least one section during said fluid flow for monitoring removal or build-up of deposits, the removal or build-up being caused by said fluid flow. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352729 | STORMWATER VAULT APPARATUS AND SERVICING PROCESS - A stormwater vault and a process for servicing the stormwater vault speeds the process of cleaning a stormwater vault. The stormwater vault has a built in liquefaction system for liquefying settled debris in the vault which works together with a sloped or angled floor in the vault. The settled debris is flushed toward the inlet to a vacuum removal line inserted into the vault through an access opening for removing the settled debris from the vault. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352730 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NOZZLE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes first and second nozzles that eject a processing liquid to a substrate; a moving mechanism that moves the first and second nozzles; and a nozzle cleaning device that cleans at least the second nozzle. The nozzle cleaning device includes a cleaning bath and an overflow bath. The cleaning bath includes a liquid storage portion that stores a cleaning liquid for cleaning the second nozzle, and an overflow portion that discharges the cleaning liquid exceeding a predetermined level from the liquid storage portion. The overflow bath is disposed adjacent to the cleaning bath and receives the cleaning liquid discharged from the overflow portion and discharge the received cleaning liquid to the outside. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352731 | SURFACE CLEANERS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A cleaning composition suitable for removing soil from a variety of surfaces and a method of using the same are provided. Cleaning compositions according to embodiments of the present invention include at least one carbonate ester, including, for example, ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, trimethylene carbonate, and combinations thereof. Depending on the specific application, the compositions may also include at least one surfactant and/or at least one thickener. Cleaning compositions as described herein may be particularly useful for removing soil from surfaces of pipes, vessels, and other equipment associated with the production and/or processing of oil and/or natural gas, such as, for example, equipment associated with a hydraulic fracturing process. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352732 | SOLIDS REMOVAL APPARATUS - An apparatus for cleaning a vessel, the apparatus comprising: a housing ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352733 | METHOD FOR CREATING POSITIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT IN IONOMER CORE AND GOLF BALL - A hollow golf ball center defined by an intermediate layer including a thermoplastic ionomer resin neutralized at least about 40% with a metal cation is filled with an alcohol having up to three carbon atoms or an aqueous alcohol solution to create a hardness gradient in the intermediate layer. The alcohol or aqueous alcohol solution may be left in the center, removed from the center leaving the center hollow, or replaced by another material. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352734 | METHOD FOR CLEANING CHLORINE MEMBRANE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - The present disclosure provides a method for cleaning a chlorine membrane electrochemical cell. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352735 | ZERO LAG DISPENSE APPARATUS - A wafer cleaning method includes dispensing liquid chemicals at two flow rates to start a chemical reaction, with the second flow rate being lower than the first. The method also includes dispensing liquid waters at two flow rates to stop a chemical reaction, with the second flow rate being lower than the first. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352736 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD, COATER/DEVELOPER AND COATING AND DEVELOPING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORING MEDIUM - A cleaning apparatus includes a first substrate-holding portion configured to hold a first area of a back surface of the substrate so that the top surface is kept face up; a second substrate-holding portion configured to hold a second area of the back surface of the substrate, the second area being not overlapped with the first area, and rotate the substrate; a top-surface cleaning nozzle configured to supply a top surface cleaning fluid to a top surface of the substrate; a bevel cleaning nozzle configured to supply a bevel cleaning fluid to a bevel portion of the substrate; a cleaning fluid supplying portion configured to supply a back surface cleaning fluid to the back surface of the substrate held by the first or the second substrate-holding portion; and a cleaning member configured to clean the back surface of the substrate held by the first or the second-substrate holding portion. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352737 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A cleaning liquid and a gas are discharged in sequence to a central portion of a substrate while the substrate is being rotated, and after nozzles that discharge them are moved to a peripheral edge side of the substrate, discharge of the cleaning liquid is switched to a second cleaning liquid nozzle set at a position deviated from a movement locus of the first cleaning liquid nozzle. Both of the nozzles are moved toward the peripheral edge side of the substrate while discharging the cleaning liquid and discharging the gas so that a difference between a distance from the discharge position of the second cleaning liquid nozzle to the central portion of the substrate and a distance from the discharge position of the gas nozzle to the central portion of the substrate gradually decreases. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352738 | ZERO LAG DISPENSE APPARATUS - A liquid dispenser for a wafer processing system includes a supply tube with an inlet at one end and an outlet at the other end. Attached to the supply tube at the outlet end is a liquid reservoir. The liquid reservoir has a dispensing plate that has an outlet for dispensing liquid onto a wafer. There is also a dispensing valve for controlling the dispensing of the liquid. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352739 | NON-AMINE POST-CMP COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning composition and process for cleaning post-chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) residue and contaminants from a microelectronic device having said residue and contaminants thereon. The cleaning compositions are substantially devoid of amine and ammonium-containing compounds, e.g., quaternary ammonium bases. The composition achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the post-CMP residue and contaminant material from the surface of the microelectronic device without compromising the low-k dielectric material or the copper interconnect material. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352740 | LABEL REMOVAL SOLUTION FOR LOW TEMPERATURE AND LOW ALKALINE CONDITIONS - According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352741 | LIQUID TREATMENT APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a clean gas supply mechanism includes a supply path having an upstream end provided with a gas intake port, and a downstream end connected to a treatment chamber. The supply path is provided therein with a fan, and a filter disposed upstream of the fan. A return path branches from the supply path at a first position downstream of the fan and upstream of the treatment chamber and is connected to the supply path at a second position downstream of the filter and upstream of the fan. A switching mechanism selectively switches between a first state where the clean gas flows into the treatment chamber, and a second state where the clean gas returns to the supply path through the return path. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352742 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus has a cup part for receiving processing liquid such as pure water which is splashed from a substrate. The cup part is formed of electrical insulation material or semiconductor material. Hydrophilic treatment may be performed on an outer annular surface of the cup part and water may be held on the outer annular surface of the cup part while processing the substrate. With the disclosed apparatus, charged potential of the cup part generated by splashing of pure water can be suppressed, without greatly increasing the manufacturing cost of the substrate processing apparatus. As a result, it is possible to prevent electric discharge from occurring on the substrate due to induction charging of the substrate, in application of the processing liquid onto the substrate. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352743 | DISHWASHER WITH CONTROLLED ROTATION OF LOWER SPRAY ARM - An automatic dishwasher having first and second sprayers located within a washtub, a diverter valve to selectively divert liquid flowing from the wash chamber between the first and second sprayers, and a drive system moving the first sprayer in the wash chamber. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352744 | WASHING DEVICE - A washing device is provided which reduces a load on a user while ensuring favorable operability and safety. An opening/closing door ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352745 | Cleaning and Disinfecting Device - The invention relates to a cleaning and disinfecting device ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352746 | MODULAR WALL SYSTEM FOR EXHIBITION BOOTHS - A modular wall system for use in trade shows includes an upstanding column having a surface, a panel having an end, and a connecting bracket for detachably connecting the end of the panel to the column. The connecting bracket includes male and female interengageable parts, where the female part is attached to the end of the panel and the male part is attached to the surface of the column. The female part includes a slot extending in a direction along the length of the surface of the column. The slot includes opposing outwardly inclined sides. The male part includes opposing sides corresponding in shape to the slot sides and received within the slot to connect the end of the panel and column. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352747 | GRILL CANOPY - A canopy having a base, at least one support extending vertically from the base, an extender coupled to the at least one support and configurable between a retracted position and an extended position, a roof coupled to the extender, and at least one panel pivotally coupled to the roof, the at least one panel pivotally movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the extender extends away from base as the extender is configured from the retracted position to the extended position. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352748 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A thermoelectric material including: a two dimensional nanostructure having a core and a shell on the core. Also, a thermoelectric element and a thermoelectric apparatus including the thermoelectric material, and a method of preparing the thermoelectric material. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352749 | INTEGRAL THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR WIRELESS DEVICES - Electrical power is produced by a first process component, a first heat pipe formed in part by a first cavity within the first process component, and a thermoelectric generator assembly. The thermoelectric generator assembly is thermally coupled on one side to a heat sink and on the other side to the first heat pipe. The first process component is in direct contact with a first process fluid and the first cavity is proximate the first process fluid. The thermoelectric generator assembly produces electrical power. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352750 | COMPOSITE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT AND MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A composite thermoelectric material comprising a matrix comprising a thermoelectric semiconductor; and a nanoscale heterophase dispersed in the matrix, wherein the thermoelectric semiconductor comprises an element belonging to Group 15 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and the heterophase comprises a transition metal element. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352751 | SOLAR CELL OR TANDEM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A solar cell includes an absorber layer, a buffer layer on the absorber layer, a front contact layer where a glass substrate, a back contact layer on the glass substrate, the absorber layer on the back contact layer, the buffer layer, and the front contact layer are manufactured as a first module at a temperature exceeding 500 degrees Celsius. The solar further includes an extracted portion from the first module where the extracted portion includes the absorber layer, the buffer layer, and the front contact layer, and where the extracted portion is applied to a flexible substrate or other substrate. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352752 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell including a substrate and a plurality of electrically connected unit cells on the substrate. A unit cell of the unit cells includes a first electrode, a light absorbing layer, and a second electrode, sequentially stacked. Adjacent unit cells of the unit cells are separated by an isolation region. The isolation region is between the light absorbing layers of the adjacent unit cells and between the second electrodes of the adjacent unit cells. A cross-section of the isolation region has step-shaped patterns in a direction perpendicular to the substrate, and the step-shaped patterns oppose one another. A method of manufacturing the solar cell includes sequentially stacking a first electrode, a light absorbing layer, and a second electrode on a substrate, and forming an isolation region in the light absorbing layer and the second electrode. The forming of the isolation region includes heat-forming a portion of the isolation region followed by mechanical-forming another portion of the isolation region. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352753 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL INTERCONNECT - The invention relates to a photovoltaic article comprising a first photovoltaic cell ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352754 | CONNECTOR AND SOLAR CELL MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed are a connector and a solar cell module including the same. The connector includes a body, and a connecting part received in the body. The connecting part is movably provided at an inside of the body and an outside of the body. The solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cell modules, a cable to connect the solar cell modules to each other, and a connector at an end portion of the cable. The connector includes a body, and a connecting part received in the body. The connecting part is movably provided at an inside of the body and an outside of the body. The solar cell module includes a first solar cell module including a first cable and a first connector, and a second solar cell module including a second cable and a second connector. The first connector includes a first body, a first connecting part received in the first body, a first fixing part, and a first-first groove and a first-second groove provided in the first connecting part. The second connector includes a second body, a second connecting part received in the second body, a second fixing part, and a second-first groove and a second-second groove provided in the second connecting part. The first connecting part is placed at an inside of the first body and an inside of the second body, such that the first connector is connected with the second connector. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352755 | RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSPARENT PHOTOVALTIC CELL - A radio frequency transparent photovoltaic cell includes a back contact layer formed of an electrically conductive material, at least one aperture formed in the back contact layer, and at least one photovoltaic cell section disposed on the back contact layer. An airship includes one or more radio frequency antennas disposed in an interior of the airship. One or more radio frequency transparent photovoltaic cells are disposed on an outer surface of the airship. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352756 | SOLAR BALLOON PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY - The Solar Balloon Photovoltaic Array is comprised of a solar balloon supporting and lifting an array of very thin, light weight, and flexible solar photovoltaic sheet array which is attached to an electrical wire cord tethered to the solar balloon at one end, and securely tied to a structure on the ground surface at the terminal output end. The solar balloon is deployed into the atmosphere by the heating of the air inside the solar balloon by direct sunlight as well as by an electrical heating element inside the solar balloon. The solar balloon is first partially inflated on the ground surface and then fully inflated by solar energy heating the air inside the balloon, which fully inflates the solar balloon to provide sufficient buoyancy lifting force to lift the solar array into the sky, forming a vertical solar photovoltaic array to provide solar generated electricity for household consumption. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352757 | Smart modular automated multi axis case for solar modules, panels, electronic displays, sensors, and the like - The present invention comprises a novel smart multi-axis rotating case for a variety of products and functions. It is meant to give people alternative ways in which to use solar power. In preferred embodiments, the present invention is a device such as a 2 axis dual pitch Tracking Case which may be a solar tracking case to track the rotation of the sun. Solar Trackers aren't generally known for being low profile light cases with handles that are easily portable and interchangeable from buildings yards ground mounts or vehicle roof or roof rack mounts. The device as described by examples herein is meant to provide individuals with a new evolved way of using solar power. This product also works well as a container filled with hundreds of units for mobile power deployment. With batteries and controlling hardware this product ships more solar power (more watts per sq. foot). Smaller embodiments of the device include a personnel portable mini model for use with back packs, briefcases, laptops, bikes, wagons, emergency vehicles and more. Current solar 2 axis solar trackers are generally bulky heavy slow machines that afford little flexibility and alternative capability. This device seeks new markets for alternative solar products that one can take with them in emergencies or camping and or remote work sites. A product that one could easily set up at home and then put on or in the family vehicle. Small travel pack arrays that fit in a van truck or car are another ideal application of the device. Currently available solar panels and Solar Trackers do not offer the capability and flexibility that the multi-axis rotating case as described herein does. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352758 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a solar cell module. The solar cell module includes a heat sink, a light guide plate on the heat sink, a cooling part passing through a center of the light guide plate between the light guiding plate and the heat sink, the cooling part extending from a center of the heat sink up to each of edges of the heat sink, solar cells fixed to the cooling part, and a light concentrating plate disposed on the solar cells, cooling part, and the light guiding plate to concentrate solar light onto the light guide plate and the solar cells. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352759 | REFLECTOR FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER MODULE - A photovoltaic power module including a reflector, and methods for manufacturing the reflector. The photovoltaic power module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells arranged in an array, including a photon source facing surface having a plurality of active areas that convert photons to electrical energy and a plurality of inactive areas that do not convert photons to electrical energy. The reflector covers at least one inactive area of a photon source facing surface, for reflecting photons that would otherwise have fallen on the inactive area onto an active area. The output of the photovoltaic power module may therefore be increased. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352760 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - This invention relates to photovoltaic (PV) unit adapted to provide wireless power transfer output comprising one or more photovoltaic cells that generate electrical output, and at least one wireless power transfer transmitter coupled to transfer the electrical output via wireless power transfer. Such a PV unit can be provided in combination with a roofing, cladding or siding module. Such a module comprises an underlapping region and an exposed region of an adjacent module when installed on a building surface; and an outer surface and an under surface, wherein the under surface of the underlapping region is profiled to define a pathway for air flow between the module and the building surface. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352761 | OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH BYPASS DIODE - Optoelectronic devices with bypass diodes are described. An optoelectronic device includes a bypass diode, a heat spreader unit disposed above, and extending over, the bypass diode, and a heat sink disposed above the heat spreader unit. Another optoelectronic device includes a bypass diode, a heat spreader unit disposed above, but not extending over, the bypass diode, and a heat sink disposed above the heat spreader unit. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352762 | Luminescent Electricity-Generating Window for Plant Growth - A window for a greenhouse is provided that is comprised of a sheet of luminescent material [ | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352763 | FRAME OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL AND L-SHAPED CORNER JOINT THEREOF - A frame of a photovoltaic panel includes at least one L-shaped corner joint at least one first frame body and at least one second frame body. The L-shaped corner joint includes a support, a first joint arm and a second joint arm respectively disposed on different surfaces of the support, wherein the first joint arm and the second joint arm respectively have at least one first riveting hole and at least one second riveting hole. The first frame body has a first engaging groove therebetween. The first joint arm is inserted in the first engaging groove. Part of the first inner frame plate is caved in the first riveting hole. The second frame body has a second engaging groove. The second joint arm is inserted in the second engaging groove. Part of the second inner frame plate is caved in the second riveting hole. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352764 | ROOF PANEL HAVING SOLAR CELL - A roof panel for a vehicle that has a solar cell is provided. Specifically, a solar cell panel that has a plurality of solar cell modules electrically connected is disposed on an inner surface of an upper surface of a vehicle body and a sticking member that protects the solar cell panel from an impact while having sticking characteristics is inserted and laminated between the inner surface of the upper surface of the vehicle body and the solar cell panel. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352765 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL MODULE, GREENHOUSE, AND BUILDING - Provided is a dye-sensitized solar cell module that includes: a plurality of cylindrical dye-sensitized solar cells each including a photoelectrode, a counter electrode, an electrolyte layer, and a cylindrical transparent tube, in which the photoelectrode has a dye, the electrolyte layer is provided between the photoelectrode and the counter electrode, and the transparent tube accommodates therein the photoelectrode, the counter electrode, and the electrolyte layer; and one or more frames configured to retain the cylindrical dye-sensitized solar cells at positions that are side-by-side and separated away from one another. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352766 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - According to one embodiment, a solar cell module includes: a casing including a wall; a box made of a resin and attached to the casing, the box including a terminal accommodating part; a cable configured to connect an external part, an end part of the cable introduced to the box; and a terminal fitting, accommodated in the terminal accommodating part, the terminal fitting connected to the cable and an output conductor, wherein: the wall is formed with a first opening for attaching the box from an outer surface side; the terminal accommodating part is formed with a second opening at a position opposed to the wall; and the second opening faces an inner part of the casing through the first opening when the box is attached to the casing. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352767 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell apparatus includes barrier parts provided in an outer region of a support substrate and provided in opposition to each other, a plurality of solar cells between the barrier parts, and a protective layer on the barrier parts and the solar cells. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352768 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a solar electrode comprising steps of: (a) stencil printing a conductive paste onto a front side of a semiconductor substrate through a printing mask comprising, (i) 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a conductive powder, (ii) 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of glass frit, (iii) 3 wt % to 30 wt % of an organic medium, (iv) 0.4 wt % to 1.7 wt % of polyamide, based on the total weight of the conductive paste and (b) firing the applied conductive paste to form an electrode. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352769 | Edge Counter-Doped Solar Cell With Low Breakdown Voltage - A solar cell having a large region where reverse breakdown can occur is disclosed. Reverse breakdown tends to occur near areas where heavily doped n-type regions abut heavily doped p-type regions. Thus, by increasing the region where such a heavily doped p/n junction exists may improve the reverse breakdown characteristics of the solar cell. In addition, a method of making such solar cell is disclosed, where this heavily doped p/n junction is fabricated along at least a portion of the perimeter of the solar cell. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352770 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Discussed is a solar cell including a semiconductor substrate, a first conductive type region formed on a surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second conductive type region formed on the other surface of the semiconductor substrate, the second conductive type region being spaced from an edge of the semiconductor substrate and having a conductive type different from that of the first conductive type region, an isolation portion formed at a perimeter of the second conductive type region on the other surface of the semiconductor substrate, a first electrode connected to the first conductive type region, and a second electrode connected to the second conductive type region, wherein the second conductive type region has a boundary portion in a part adjacent to the isolation portion, and in which a doping concentration or a junction depth varies over a width of the boundary portion. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352771 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BOWL-SHAPED SURFACE STRUCTURES OF SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE SILICON SUBSTRATES AND A SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE SILICON SUBSTRATE WITH BOWL-SHAPED SURFACE STRUCTURES - A single-crystalline silicon substrate with bowl-shaped surface structures and a manufacturing method of the same are provided. The manufacturing method comprises a sandblasting treatment for forming a textured structure on one surface of the single-crystalline silicon substrate and an etching process for etching the textured structure into plural bowl-shaped surface structures, thereby to manufacture the bowl-shaped surface structures with anti-reflection effect and to lower the reflection ratio of the single-crystalline silicon substrate. Without the need of coating an anti-reflection film, the single-crystalline silicon substrate with bowl-shaped textured surface structures has a very low reflection ratio of less than 2% in the 400-800 nm wavelength visible light region, and can be used as efficient silicon-based solar cell substrate. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352772 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a substrate, a barrier layer on the substrate, a back electrode layer on the barrier layer, a light absorption layer on the back electrode layer, a buffer layer on the light absorption layer, and a transparent electrode layer on the buffer layer. The barrier layer is selectively formed on the substrate. Accordingly, since alkali elements may be uniformly distributed in the light absorption layer, the efficiency of the solar cell may be improved. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352773 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a photovoltaic substrate having a first surface and a second surface and a plurality of bus bar electrode net structures. The bus bar electrode net structures are separately disposed on the first surface, each bus bar electrode net structure includes a bus bar electrode, a plurality of finger electrodes, at least one connecting line electrode and at least one vertical finger electrode. The bus bar electrode is disposed on the first surface. The finger electrodes are separately disposed at two sides of the bus bar electrode. The connecting line electrode is disposed on the first surface. Each connecting line electrode connects with ends of at least two finger electrodes. The vertical finger electrode is disposed on the first surface, and is parallel to the bus bar electrode and disposed between the two ends of the finger electrode to connect with at least two adjacent finger electrodes. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352774 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a solar electrode comprising steps of:(a) stencil printing a conductive paste onto a front side of a semiconductor substrate through a printing mask comprising: (i) 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a conductive powder, (ii) 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of glass frit, (iii) 3 wt % to 30 wt % of an organic medium, (iv) 0.4 wt % to 1.7 wt % of an amide compound, based on the total weight of the conductive paste and (b) firing the applied conductive paste to form an electrode. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352775 | REPEATEDLY CHARGEABLE AND DISCHARGEABLE QUANTUM BATTERY - The purpose of this invention is to provide a repeatedly chargeable and dischargeable quantum battery that is available for a long period of time without an aging change. The quantum battery is charged by causing an n-type metal oxide semiconductor to have a photo-exited structural change, thereby the electrode of quantum battery is prevented from being oxide and a price reduction and stable operation are possible. The repeatedly usable quantum battery is constituted by laminating; a first metal electrode having an oxidation preventing function, charging layer in which an energy level is formed in the band gap by causing an n-type metal oxide semiconductor covered with an insulating material to have a photo-exited structure change and electrons are trapped at the energy level; p-type metal oxide semiconductor layer; and a second metal electrode having the oxidation preventing function, the electrodes are passive metal layers formed of metals having passive characteristics. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352776 | POLYESTER FILM, SOLAR CELL BACKSHEET, AND SOLAR CELL - [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide a polyester film whose wet heat resistance is not reduced even when incorporated into a solar cell backsheet or solar cell. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352777 | AUTOMATED FLEXIBLE SOLAR CELL FABRICATION AND INTERCONNECTION UTILIZING ROLLS EXPANDED METALLIC MESH - A method for forming photovoltaic cells comprises providing a first roll of a photovoltaic material and a second roll of an expanded metallic mesh. The photovoltaic material comprises a photoactive material adjacent to a flexible substrate, and the expanded metallic mesh comprises a plurality of openings. Next, an electrically insulating material is provided adjacent to an edge portion of the photovoltaic material. The photovoltaic material from the first roll can then be brought in proximity to the expanded mesh from the second roll to form a nascent photovoltaic cell. The electrically insulating material can be disposed between the expanded metallic mesh and the photovoltaic material. Next, the nascent photovoltaic cell is cut into individual sections to form a plurality of photovoltaic cells. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352778 | SOLAR CELL PASTES FOR LOW RESISTANCE CONTACTS - Paste compositions, methods of making a paste composition, solar cells, and methods of making a solar cell contact are disclosed. The paste composition can include a conductive metal component, a glass component, and a vehicle. The glass component can include SiO | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352779 | ARRANGEMENTS WITH PYRAMIDAL FEATURES HAVING AT LEAST ONE NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - One embodiment is a nanostructured arrangement having a base and pyramidal features formed on the base. Each pyramidal feature includes sloping sides converging at a vertex. The nanostructured arrangement further includes a nanostructured surface formed on at least one of the sloping sides of at least one of the pyramidal features. The nanostructured surface has a quasi-periodic, anisotropic array of elongated ridge elements having a wave-ordered structure pattern. Each ridge element has a wavelike cross-section and oriented substantially in a first direction. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352780 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion body having principal surface with rugged structures and an electrode on the principal surface. The electrode includes first conductive materials, second conductive materials and resin. The second conductive materials are flat-shaped so that an aspect ratio of the second conductive materials, which is a ratio of a major axis diameters to their average thickness (the major axis diameter divided by the average thickness), is larger than that of the first conductive materials. In the electrode, a volume fraction of the second conductive materials is larger than that of the first conductive materials. The rugged structures include rugged structures which are larger than an average particle size of the first conductive materials, but smaller than an average major axis diameter of the second conductive materials. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352781 | LASER CONTACT PROCESSES, LASER SYSTEM, AND SOLAR CELL STRUCTURES FOR FABRICATING SOLAR CELLS WITH SILICON NANOPARTICLES - A laser contact process is employed to form contact holes to emitters of a solar cell. Doped silicon nanoparticles are formed over a substrate of the solar cell. The surface of individual or clusters of silicon nanoparticles is coated with a nanoparticle passivation film. Contact holes to emitters of the solar cell are formed by impinging a laser beam on the passivated silicon nanoparticles. For example, the laser contact process may be a laser ablation process. In that case, the emitters may be formed by diffusing dopants from the silicon nanoparticles prior to forming the contact holes to the emitters. As another example, the laser contact process may be a laser melting process whereby portions of the silicon nanoparticles are melted to form the emitters and contact holes to the emitters. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352782 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR ELIMINATING EDGE PEELING IN THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC ABSORBER MATERIALS - A method for manufacturing a thin-film photovoltaic device includes providing a glass substrate contained sodium species. The glass substrate comprising a surface region and a peripheral edge region surround the surface region. The method further includes forming a barrier material overlying the surface region and partially overlying the peripheral edge region and forming a conductor material overlying the barrier material. Additionally, the method includes forming at least a first trench in a vicinity of the peripheral edge region to remove substantially the conductor material therein and forming precursor materials overlying the patterned conductor material. Furthermore, the method includes thermally treating the precursor materials to transform the precursor materials into a film of photovoltaic absorber. The first trench is configured to maintain the film of photovoltaic absorber substantially free from peeling off the conductor material. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352783 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a solar cell and a sealing material. The solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion body, a transparent conductive oxide layer, and an electrode. The transparent conductive oxide layer is disposed on a first main surface of the photoelectric conversion body. The electrode is disposed on the transparent conductive oxide layer. The sealing material seals the solar cell. A portion of the sealing material located on the electrode contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The electrode contains a basic compound. Therefore, even when moisture enters sealing material to generate acetic acid, the basic compound neutralizes the acetic acid to prevent the acetic acid from dissolving transparent conductive oxide layers. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352784 | PHOTOLUMINESCENCE WAVELENGTH TUNABLE MATERIAL AND ENERGY HARVESTING USING METAL NANOPARTICLE-GRAPHENE OXIDE COMPOSITE - A photoluminescence wavelength tunable material may include a composite including a graphene oxide layer and metal nanoparticles attached on the graphene oxide layer. By attaching the metal nanoparticles to the graphene oxide, the photoluminescence wavelength (i.e., the color of emitted light) of the graphene oxide may be tuned while maintaining the structure and physical properties of graphene oxide. The photoluminescence wavelength tunable material may be applied to an energy harvesting device such as a solar cell which exhibits high efficiency with less loss of light. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352785 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURINIG SAME - A method of manufacturing a solar cell that includes forming a first electrode on a substrate, forming a first thin film including a Group III-VI compound on the first electrode, forming a second thin film including a Group I-III compound on the first thin film, forming a third thin film including a Group III element on the second thin film, heat-treating the first thin film, the second thin film, and the third thin film under a gas atmosphere containing a Group VI element to form a photoactive layer, and forming a second electrode on the resulting photoactive layer, wherein the first thin film and the third thin film include the same Group III element, and the second thin film includes a Group III element that is different from the Group III element of the first thin film and the third thin film. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352786 | ZnO-BASED SPUTTERING TARGET AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL HAVING PASSIVATION LAYER DEPOSITED USING THE SAME - A zinc oxide (ZnO)-based sputtering target which is available for DC sputtering and a photovoltaic cell having a passivation layer deposited using the same. The ZnO-based sputtering target includes a sintered body made of ZnO, the ZnO being doped with 10 to 60% by weight gallium oxide, and a backing plate bonded to the rear surface of the sintered body to support the sintered body. The passivation layer can prevent a change in the composition of the light-absorbing layer from lowering an efficiency. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352787 | DIRECT WAFER BONDING - The disclosure provides for a direct wafer bonding method including providing a bonding layer upon a first and second wafer, and directly bonding the first and second wafers together under heat and pressure. The method may be used for directly bonding an GaAs-based, InP-based, GaP-based, GaSb-based, or Ga(In)N-based device to a GaAs device by introducing a highly doped (Al)(Ga)InP(As)(Sb) layer between the devices. The bonding layer material forms a bond having high bond strength, low electrical resistance, and high optical transmittance. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352788 | ORGANIC SPINTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An organic spintronic photovoltaic device having an organic electron active layer functionally associated with a pair of electrodes. The organic electron active layer can include a spin active molecular radical distributed in the active layer which increases spin-lattice relaxation rates within the active layer. The increased spin lattice relaxation rate can also influence the efficiency of OLED and charge mobility in FET device. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352789 | CHARGE VALVE SEALING SYSTEM - A charge valve system includes a valve fitting housing a valve and a cap sealing the fluid from escaping the charge valve system. The valve fitting may include a fitting exterior surface diameter. The cap may include an inner sidewall diameter greater than the fitting exterior surface diameter so that the cap inner sidewall may be spaced from the fitting exterior surface. In some embodiments, the cap inner sidewall may be slid over the valve fitting into compressed engagement sealing the cap over the valve fitting. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352790 | PNEUMATIC DIRECTIONAL VALVE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A pneumatic system for operating a hydraulic valve is provided. The system may include: a first piston set; a first connector attached to the first piston operably connecting the first piston; a first spring biasing the first piston to move in an axial direction; a second port in the first housing; a second piston set with in a second cavity defined by a second housing; a second connector attached to the second piston, a second spring biasing the second piston to move in an axial direction; a first port in the second housing; and a second port in the second housing configured to provide fluid communication with in the second cavity at a second end of the second piston. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352791 | AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC AIR BLEED VALVE SYSTEM - An aircraft hydraulic air bleed valve system having an air vent valve connected to an electronic controller where the opening of the air vent valve is permitted only when the aircraft is in a pre-determined flight mode where the aircraft flight mode is determined by a gyroscope connected to the controller. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352792 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYDROGEN CHARGING FOR VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling hydrogen charging for vehicles are provided. The system includes a hydrogen sensor configured to detect a leak in a hydrogen tank and a controller configured to stop an inflow of hydrogen into the hydrogen tank when a hydrogen concentration value detected by the hydrogen sensor is a reference value or greater. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352793 | WET CONNECTION SYSTEM, DOWNHOLE SYSTEM USING WET CONNECTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREOF - A wet connection system including a first connector configured to connect to a first control line. The first connector including at least one first pathway arranged to fluidly communicate with the first control line, and a biased movable plug movable within the first connector; and, a second connector configured to connect to a second control line. The second connector including a second pathway in fluid communication with the second control line and a biased sleeve movable within the second connector; wherein the first and second connectors are each pressure balanced to prevent internal control line pressure. External borehole pressures from moving the plug and sleeve from their biased positions blocking the respective first and second pathways in the disconnected condition of the wet connection system. Mating of the first connector with the second connector moves the movable plug and the sleeve against their bias to fluidically couple the first and second pathways in a connected condition of the wet connection system. Also included is a method of pressure balancing a hydraulic wet connection system in a downhole environment. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352794 | LASER NOZZLE COMPRISING AN ELEMENT MOVABLE IN A GAS LAYER - The invention relates to a device for dispensing one or more jets of cryogenic fluid comprising a fluid supply pipe supplying one or more fluid-dispensing nozzles arranged downstream of said pipe, in which the fluid flow section of the fluid supply pipe has a first diameter. According to the invention, the device for dispensing one or more jets of cryogenic fluid also comprises at least one plenum chamber which is arranged between the fluid supply pipe and the fluid-dispensing nozzle(s) and which is fluidly connected to both the pipe and the nozzle(s). The fluid flow section of each plenum chamber has a second diameter greater than the first diameter of the fluid flow section of the fluid supply pipe. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352795 | Jet Engine With Deflector - An air inlet deflector for a structure having an air inlet. The deflector may be retractable within the structure, may be integrally formed with the structure, and may prevent the structure from ingesting foreign matter, such as birds. The deflector may include a series of ribs, spokes, or vanes that may vary in width and/or thickness from fore to aft, and/or may be curvilinear in one or more planes of view, and/or may serve double duty as inlet vanes for redirecting inlet air. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352796 | FUEL TANK DEPRESSURIZATION BEFORE REFUELING A PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE - Methods and systems for controlling a locking mechanism on a fuel cap for refueling a vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises venting a fuel tank into a vapor absorbent canister in response to a request to refuel and unlocking the fuel cap in response to a predetermined temperature change in said canister. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352797 | AIRCRAFT JET ENGINE - In various embodiments, a jet engine, as described herein, may include a fan case, a fan cowl, and an air inlet. Further, in various embodiments, at least one of the fan case and the fan cowl may be directly coupled to the air inlet. In addition, in various embodiments, the fan case, the fan cowl, and the air inlet may be manufactured as a single, unitary, engine part. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352798 | PLUMBING OUTLET BOX - Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that increase the energy efficiency of a building thermal envelope. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include a continuous flange and a compressible seal contacting the flange. The plumbing outlet boxes are designed to be mounted within a cutout in a drywall panel such that, when a faceplate is engaged with the housing, the seal creates a sealing effect between the plumbing outlet box and the wall, thereby maximizing the energy efficiency of the installation by reducing the air leakage between the interior side of the wall and the exterior side of the wall. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352799 | OZONE DISTRIBUTION IN A FAUCET - A faucet for dispensing a fluid includes a spout, a pull-out spray head removably coupled to the spout and including an outlet, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the outlet. Additionally, the faucet includes a fluid treatment assembly configured to output a treatment into the fluid. The faucet further comprises a first flow path and a second flow path. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352800 | SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINANT ISOLATION AND FLUSHING - Disclosed is a hydrant including an upper barrel; at least one hose nozzle; a valve associated with the hose nozzle; an electric motor to open and close the valve; and a controller coupled to the hydrant | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352801 | METHODS FOR FUEL TANK RECYCLING AND NET HYDROGEN FUEL AND CARBON GOODS PRODUCTION ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS - A fuel tank for use with hydrogen carrier fuels. The fuel tank includes a self-supporting shell having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface. A fluid-tight inner layer is disposed adjacent the inward facing surface and a fluid-tight outer layer is disposed adjacent the outward facing surface. A vent extends through the fluid-tight inner layer, the fluid-tight outer layer, and the self-supporting shell. The fuel tank can also include a gas collection canister connected to the vent. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352802 | DRIP TRAY FOR BEVERAGES DISPENSER - The invention concerns a beverage dispenser (2) comprising :—a beverage module having at least one beverage outlet (21),—a drip tray (1), said drip tray comprising: a collecting tray (11), and a filtering member (12) positioned above at least the front part (111) of the tray, wherein the drip tray comprises a lid (13) for covering the back part (112) of the tray. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352803 | HOLLOW POPPET VALVE - To provide a hollow poppet valve having an improved heat reduction effect. In a hollow poppet valve ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352804 | RINSING ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS, AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS - The invention relates to a rinsing arrangement ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352805 | FRESH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A RAILWAY VEHICLE - A fresh water supply system for a railway vehicle has a fresh water tank, a feed line extending from the fresh water tank for fresh water consumers to be supplied, and a valve that is located within the feed line for metered dispensing of fresh water. The valve is disposed at a lower level than a fresh water outlet of the fresh water tank. A pressure sensor is disposed upstream of the valve and it has a signaling connection to an evaluation unit. Typical characteristic pressure values for the fresh water supply system are stored in the evaluation unit and the evaluation unit detects discrepancies between the characteristic pressure values and the pressure values supplied by the pressure sensor. From this, a fill level of the fresh water tank and/or a flow velocity of the fresh water are estimated. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352806 | Assembly For Transporting Liquid Via Pipes and Associated Floating Structure - The invention relates to an assembly that includes a pipe for transporting liquid, deformable between an internal circular cross-section and a flattened internal cross-section that can be null and that can be folded on itself longitudinally, and a device for installing the pipe. The device includes a rotating turret about which the pipe is wound and flattened, presentation means for presenting one opposite the other in a commonly conformed state, two pipe sections, assembly means for a water-tight link between said sections, optional tensioning means for transmitting an axial tension to the elongated pipe, and means for attaching ballast to the elongated pipe. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352807 | PRESSURE WASHER WITH HOSE REEL AND MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY - A pressure washer with hose reel and motor pump assembly. The hose reel and motor pump assembly are disposed in side by side arrangement within a barrel of the pressure washer so as to provide a low centre of gravity while accommodating a suitably long hose, and to provide substantial horizontal weight balance, both of which provide stability to the pressure washer when in use. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352808 | PRESSURE WASHER WITH HOSE REEL AND MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY - A pressure assisted washer or pressure washer with hose reel and motor pump assembly. The hose reel defines a bore in which a motor pump assembly is disposed. The hose reel comprises a cylinder having an aperture through which pressurized fluid can be accessed through a coupling in fluid communication with a pump. The pump has a rotating collar. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352809 | Diverter and Lid Assembly for Use with a Rain Barrel Device and System - A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly from the scoop portion to direct a flow of water in the gutter downspout towards the scoop portion. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352810 | Water Drainage Device for a Sanitary Facility, Such as a Floor-Level Shower Area - A water drainage device for sanitary installations, such as in a walk-in shower stall. The device includes: a pan-shaped water drainage element that is fluidically connected or connectable, to a drain pipe; a channel cover that is inserted into the water drainage element and that covers the water drainage element; and at least one height adjustment unit for the channel cover that includes a foot part and a head part. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352811 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly (I) for controlling the supply of water to a reservoir. The assembly (I) has a main body ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352812 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PURGE VALVE FOR USE IN WATER SYSTEMS - Applicant discloses a thermally actuated valve having a housing, a resilient seat, a thermally conductive piston, a spring fluid seal, and a working material. The housing defines an inlet and an outlet and has two chambers. The seat is adjacent the inlet and the piston is adapted to move towards the seat when a working fluid in the housing warms and expands and away from the seat when a working fluid in the housing cools. By moving away from the seat, fluid flow through the valve is generated. In one application, Applicant's valve acts as a freeze prevention device. In another application, Applicant's valve is used to cool a source of water. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352813 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROL AND MONITORING OF A FIELD DEVICE - A method of collecting data in a field device includes receiving indications of variables for which data is collected, receiving indications of trigger events to trigger collection of data, receiving threshold values associated with each of the trigger events, monitoring the trigger events, and initiating data collection when at least one of the trigger events crosses one the threshold values associated with the corresponding trigger event. A method of tuning a PID controller in a field device includes setting a limited range for selecting a value for a control parameter of the PID controller, selecting the value of the control parameter, wherein the selected value is constrained to be within the limited range, transmitting the selected value to the field device, obtaining, from the field device, a measurement of a response of the field device to a setpoint change, and displaying the obtained response measurements to a user. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352814 | BALANCED FLUID VALVE - It is proposed to design a fluid flux regulating unit, comprising a first fluid port, a second fluid port and a valve comprising a movable valve part and at least one fluid pressure balancing means, wherein the fluid pressure balancing means comprises a surface in fluid communication with the first fluid port, which has a surface normal vector at least partially in parallel to the moving direction of the movable valve part. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352815 | Channel Drain With Integral Weep Path - A channel drain assembly includes a channel drain and a grate. The channel drain includes a body having at least one sidewall and a bottom wall, a flange extending about a periphery of the body, and a drain pipe. The grate is positionable within the body and includes at least one side wall and a top wall that has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. When the grate is positioned within the body a first flow path and a second flow path are formed that provide a path for fluid to flow into the channel drain and out the drain pipe. The first flow path is formed across the plurality of apertures, while the second flow path is formed between the at least one side wall of the grate and at least one sidewall of the body. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352816 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS - A hydraulic pressure control apparatus includes a first pressure regulating valve for reducing an initial oil pressure (line pressure) of a working oil, a solenoid-operated valve for converting the oil pressure, which has been reduced in pressure, into a solenoid pressure, and a second pressure regulating valve for converting the line pressure of the working oil into an actuating pressure responsive to the solenoid pressure. The three valves share a single body. Further, an outlet passageway is formed along a thicknesswise direction of the body, with a relief valve being formed upwardly of the outlet passageway. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352817 | FUEL TANK VALVE - The present invention includes: a valve main body including a filling port through which a fuel gas is filled in a tank and an output port through which the fuel gas in the tank is output; and a jet flow deflection piece through which the fuel gas to be filled through the filling port is ejected at a predetermined angle relative to an axial direction of the tank. The jet flow deflection piece includes: a fuel ejecting portion including an ejection port through which the fuel gas is ejected into the tank; and a temperature measuring portion in which a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the fuel gas to be filled in the tank is provided. Thus, the temperature of the fuel gas when filling the fuel tank with the fuel gas can be precisely measure and monitored. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352818 | Apparatus and Method for Tagging a Perpetrator - Apparatus and methods for tagging, or otherwise marking, a perpetrator or suspected perpetrator are provided. The apparatus includes a marker delivery device configured to mark the perpetrator, for example, with a canine scent or fluorescent marker; and a trigger configured to actuate the marker delivery device, for example, a button or switch. The marker delivery device may deliver a fluid or a solid to the clothes or accessories of a perpetrator when activated. The apparatus may also include a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the perpetrator, for example, an optical or mechanical sensor. The sensor may be adapted to detect the presence of the perpetrator in a target area of the marker delivery device. Methods of tagging are also disclosed. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted for convenience store or gas station security, but can also be applied in residential and office environments, among others. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352819 | MEMBRANE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MEMBRANE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE - A microfluidic valve includes: a first structural layer and a second structural layer; a microfluidic circuit having a first microfluidic conduit and a second microfluidic conduit, which are defined in a superficial portion of the first structural layer, are adjacent, and are separated by a wall; a membrane set between the first structural layer and the second structural layer and delimiting the microfluidic circuit on one side; and a recess containing a gaseous fluid in the second structural layer. The membrane is movable in response to an actuation stimulus between a closed position, in which the first and second microfluidic conduits are fluidly decoupled, and an open position, in which the membrane is at least in part retracted into the recess and the first and second microfluidic conduits are fluidly coupled by means of a fluidic passage defined between the wall and the membrane. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352820 | VACUUM PUMP WITH ABATEMENT FUNCTION - A vacuum pump with abatement function is used for evacuating a chamber of a manufacturing apparatus. The vacuum pump with abatement function includes a vacuum pump having a discharge port to which one or more abatement parts for treating an exhaust gas discharged from the vacuum pump to make the exhaust gas harmless are attached. The one or more abatement parts are selected, depending on the amount and kind of the exhaust gas discharged from the vacuum pump, from plural kinds of abatement parts which have different treatment types of exhaust gas and/or different treatment amounts of exhaust gas. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352821 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING WASHING INPUTS AND WASHING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING WASHING INPUTS - The present invention relates to a system for supplying washing inputs comprised by at least one hydraulic circuit comprising at least one water inlet pipe ( | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352822 | AIR BLEED VALVE FLOAT ARRANGEMENT WITH RESTRICTOR - A bleed valve assembly includes a control assembly having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a passageway in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A fluid inlet air pressure is greater than a fluid outlet air pressure. An electromechanical valve is disposed in the control assembly and provides selective fluid communication between the passageway and the fluid outlet. A valve assembly is disposed in the passageway of the control assembly and prevents fluid communication of non-gaseous fluid between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The valve assembly includes a float member and a float seat. A flow restrictor is in fluidic communication with the passageway and is configured to maintain a pressure within the assembly such that a change in a gaseous fluid pressure across the valve assembly is insufficient to close the valve assembly. | 2014-12-04 |
| 20140352823 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HANDLING AN OFF-GAS CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE - An uptake apparatus is arranged to extract a stream of off-gas containing carbon monoxide from a process vessel. At least one gas conditioning train receives and conditions the stream. An outlet expels at least a portion of the stream. A portion of the stream is separated to form a recycle stream. An eductor apparatus combines the stream with the recycle stream, to decrease the temperature and increase the static pressure of the stream. The stream is maintained at a positive gauge pressure. | 2014-12-04 |
