51st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130333689 | DUAL AXIS SYNCHRONIZED TRACKING SYSTEM - There is disclosed a dual axis tracking system ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333690 | SOLAR TRACKER - Solar tracker comprising a pedestal ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333691 | THERMAL HEAT STORAGE SYSTEM - A thermal heat storage system is provided, including a storage tank, a heat injection system and a heat recovery system. The storage tank holds a material for thermal storage. The heat injection system is coupled to an intake on the storage tank. The heat recovery system is coupled to an output on the storage tank and also uses vapor under depressurized conditions for heat transfer. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333692 | ADHESIVE TAPE AND SOLAR ASSEMBLY AND ARTICLE MADE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a frameless photo-energy assembly including a photo-energy converter, wherein an edge of the photo-energy converter is sealed by an adhesive tape, comprising an adhering layer for adhesion and cushioning; and an aging-resistant protective layer. The adhering layer is used to contact the edge of an article and comprises: a substrate layer; optionally, a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer situated at both sides of the substrate layer oppositely, wherein the first adhesive layer being used to be contact with the article. The aging-resistant protective layer is situated on the adhering layer, which comprises: an optional primer layer, which is situated on the adhering layer; and a film layer, which is situated on either the primer layer or the substrate or the second adhesive layer. The present disclosure further provides an adhesive tape for sealing an edge of an article and an article made of the assembly. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333693 | Energy Generating Transparent Film - An energy-generating transparent (EGT) structure is provided, in addition to a method for generating energy from light incident to an EGT structure. The EGT structure is made up of a window pane with an interior surface adjacent a reflective structure. The method accepts light incident to an exterior surface of the window pane, and transmits light in the visible spectrum through the window pane and reflective structure. However, light in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum is reflected back from the reflective structure into the window pane, so that reflected NIR, spectrum light is supplied to an edge of the window pane. For example, reflected NIR spectrum light is supplied to the window pane edge if the light has an angle greater than or equal to an angle TIR occurring between the window pane exterior surface and air. This reflected NIR spectrum light can be converted to electrical or thermal energy. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333694 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION SYSTEM - A solar energy collection system comprises hollow radiation absorber(s) in an enclosure, each absorber for filling with working fluid, to absorb radiation impinging thereon and transform its energy into heat to thereby heat the fluid. The system comprises an inlet non-return valve upstream of each absorber, for allowing a flow of the fluid thereto; and an outlet valve downstream of each absorber for allowing a flow of the fluid out. The system comprises a measuring device for determining parameter(s) of the fluid within each absorber, which depends on the heat absorbed thereby; and a controller that controls operation of at least the outflow valve between its open state in which the fluid can flow freely out of the associated absorber, and its closed state in which the fluid filling the associated absorber is held therein for a period of time depending on a desired change of the parameter. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333695 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A PULMONARY SURFACTANT BY ATOMIZATION - A method and system according to preferred embodiments of the present invention allows optimizing the dispensing of aerosol medicaments. In particular the system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention allows the administration of an exogenous pulmonary surfactant to very young patients (e.g. preterm neonates). A catheter | 2013-12-19 |
20130333696 | COORDINATED USE OF RESPIRATORY AND CARDIAC THERAPIES FOR SLEEP DISOREDERED BREATHING - Methods and systems involve coordinating therapies used for treating disordered breathing. Disordered breathing therapies may include cardiac electrical stimulation therapy and external respiratory therapy as well as other therapies for treating disordered breathing in a patient. The therapies delivered to the patient may be coordinated to enhance effectiveness of the therapy, to reduce therapy interactions, to improve patient sleep, or to achieve other therapeutic goals. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333697 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY USED DURING MECHANICAL VENTILATION - This disclosure describes methods and apparatus for indicating battery cell status on a battery pack assembly used during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments described herein seek to provide methods for indicating battery cell status on the exposed exterior of a battery assembly pack both when the battery is in use and when the battery is not in use during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments utilize power from the ventilator as well as power from the battery pack itself to light the indicators during periods of battery use and non-use, respectively. Embodiments described herein further seek to provide an apparatus indicating battery cell status on the exposed exterior of the battery pack assembly during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments described herein further seek to provide an apparatus for a battery pack assembly used during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments described herein seek to provide a system for a ventilation system with an inserted battery pack assembly. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333698 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING RESISTANCE OF AN INHALER - An apparatus, a closed-loop system and method for measuring the resistance of inhalation systems and/or devices are disclosed. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333699 | POWDER MEDICAMENT MOUTHPIECE AND APPLICATION - A powder medicament mouthpiece comprising at least one section of through suction tube ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333700 | Inhaler Component - The invention relates to an inhaler component for forming a vapour-air mixture and/or condensation aerosol by vaporising a liquid material and optionally condensing the vapour formed, comprising: a heating element for vaporising a portion of the liquid material; a wick for automatically supplying the liquid material to the heating element, wherein the wick comprises at least two end sections arranged apart from each other; a first capillary gap for automatically supplying the liquid material to the wick, wherein a first end section of the wick projects into the first capillary gap. In order that the heating element can be supplied more quickly and more reliably with the liquid material, a second capillary gap is provided, which receives therein the second end section of the wick. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333701 | HEATED CPAP HOSE AND FITTING - A flexible hose is adapted to maintain its inner wall temperature above the dew point of air transported between a CPAP machine's humidifier and mask, preventing condensation, An electrically energizable heating element forms a helical reinforcement member. The hose's first end has a standard CPAP soft end cuff. The second end comprises a special end fitting including: a support ring, electrical jack, and a specially shaped over-molded plastic cuff The support ring has a ring portion threadably secured onto the helical reinforcing member, and a receptacle extending therefrom. A coaxial electrical jack is received within the receptacle, with the energizable heating element of the helix being wired to the prongs of the jack. A soft plastic cuff is molded over much of the ring portion and receptacle, to provide further integrity of the end fitting, while the remaining portion of the cuff conforms to the standard CPAP end cuff configuration. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333702 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A PATIENT VENTILATION DEVICE - A patient ventilation system including a ventilation interface and a ventilation source pneumatically coupled to a patient over the ventilation interface is disclosed. There is a controller that regulates airflow delivery from the ventilation source to the patient according to one or more predefined treatment configuration settings. The controller has an inactive ventilation state, a ventilation initiation state, a treatment state, a treatment suspension state, and a ventilation deactivation state. A display interface is coupled to the controller and configured to generate, exclusively, a device activation user element with the pressure controller in the inactive ventilation state, a fitment feedback indicator and a treatment screen in a ventilation initiation state, the fitment feedback indicator and a treatment status screen in the treatment state, a treatment suspension screen in the treatment suspension state, and a treatment conclusion screen in the ventilation deactivation state. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333703 | VENTILATOR BREATH DISPLAY AND GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE - The invention is directed to a ventilation control system for controlling the ventilation of a patient. The ventilation control system utilizes a user-friendly user interface for the display of patient data and ventilator status. The user interface includes a graphic representation of a breath cycle that displays the breath cycle currently being ventilated, and is also responsive to changes in ventilation settings to assist the user in evaluation the effect of those changes on the ventilator strategy before the changes are implemented. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333704 | Wrist Worn Portable Breathing Apparatus - The present invention, WristOx, is designed as a means of providing a user with means of extracting multiple breaths in situations that do not allow for the use of a traditional SCUBA configuration. The interchangeable compressed air cylinders allow for the user to exchange spent cylinders for full cylinders on the fly. Designed to be worn unobtrusively on the arm, the present invention foregoes the need for hoses or a second stage regulator, allowing for use in activities such as kayaking, spelunking, or even as an additional line of defense for divers and fire rescue personnel. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333705 | Nasal Cannula Comfort Tip - According to one embodiment, a device is disclosed. The device includes a nasal cannula having prongs to supply air and covers inserted over the prongs to prevent discomfort during use of the nasal cannula. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333706 | Back or Pelvic Belt - The invention relates to a back or pelvic belt having adjacent pads ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333707 | Article For Stabilizing Jaw Joint Relationships For Treatment Of Sleep Apnea - An oral appliance for treating sleep apnea of a patient including a monolithic body having an upper tray with an upper recess formed to conform to the maxillary teeth of the patient and a lower tray having a lower recess formed to conform to the mandibular teeth, the monolithic body defining a coupling of a rear portion of the upper tray to a rear portion of the lower tray at an angle forming a orifice between front mandibular teeth and front maxillary teeth, the upper tray including a raised upper seal surrounding the recess corresponding to the patient's upper gum line and the lower tray including a raised lower seal surrounding the recess corresponding to the patient's lower gum line each when the patient's teeth are disposed in the recesses. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333708 | CHIN AND NECK SUPPORT DEVICE - A chin and neck support device includes a chin support ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333709 | Mouthpiece - A non-combustion smoking tool, which uses a real filter cigarette as it is, and which vaporizes nicotine from the tobacco leaves without lighting the product to enable inhalation of the vaporized nicotine, has a problem that a smoker cannot take in 100% of the vaporized nicotine. Thus, a mouthpiece is designed to have an air flow control structure or an air flow control element, or to be combined with a cigarette guide tube, so as to enable the mouthpiece to vary the rate at which the nicotine vaporized from the tobacco leaves is taken in. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333710 | Composition and Method of Application of Precious Metals to Tobacco Products - A method of applying precious and semi-precious metals to cigars such that the draw and ignitability of the cigar remains unaffected by the application. An embodiment of the present invention includes a composition and method of applying edible gold leaf to the external surface or wrapper of a cigar or rolled tobacco product. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333711 | Electronic Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Device - This invention refers to an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette device. The electronic cigarette includes an outer shell defining a display window, and a thermometer module disposed on the outer shell; the thermometer module comprises a measuring unit, a display unit located within the outer shell and a circuit processing unit; the measuring unit gets a temperature data of an object to be measured or medium and transmits the temperature data to the circuit processing unit, and finally the circuit processing unit controls the display unit to display the temperature data. The measuring unit comprises a temperature sensing component located at an outer wall of the outer shell of the electronic cigarette and pins electrically connected the temperature sensing component to the circuit processing unit. The electronic cigarette has a function of sensing and measuring body temperature, or temperature of other objects or medium, such as the ambient temperature. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333712 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CONFIGURED TO SIMULATE THE NATURAL BURN OF A TRADITIONAL CIGARETTE - The present disclosure generally relates to electronic cigarette components. As will be disclosed, an electronic cigarette may have a translucent conduit and light chamber which, together, allow light from the light source to be diffused therethrough in such a way that the light emitted during inhalation simulates the natural burn of a traditional tobacco cigarette during inhalation. The electronic cigarette may also have a translucent ash simulator to further simulate the natural burn of a traditional tobacco cigarette during inhalation. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333713 | KIT FOR ARTIFICIAL GEL NAILS - A kit for artificial gel nails includes a housing, and a gel composition in a first container. There is also curing device having a light source to provide UV light. The light source is mounted in a module or fixture body with a top panel and a bottom panel. When the light source is mounted in the top panel, the light source faces downward towards the bottom panel. A mirrored surface on the bottom panel reflects the light source. The curing device can also have an interactive interface with a visual display and/or a speaker for monitoring and adjusting the light source and speaker content. Embodiments of the kit also include a cleanser composition in a second container and a removal composition in a third container, both removably placed in the housing. A buffing stick and at least one detailing wand may also be placed within the housing. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333714 | SELF-ADHESIVE EYELASHES EXTENSION SET - A self-adhesive artificial eyelash system attachable to a subject wearer's existing natural eyelashes to modify the appearance of the existing natural eyelashes is disclosed. The system includes an adhesive that passes between the existing natural eyelashes and adheres to surrounding support strips such that the existing natural eyelashes are disposed between upper and lower support strips and the adhered support strips are supported on the existing natural eyelashes. Artificial lash hairs extend from the support strips and thus are supported on the existing natural eyelashes via the adhered support strips. The adherence layer between the support strips may include mechanical fasteners. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333715 | SHAMPOO COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to a shampoo composition and methods of using the same, the composition including an ethylenediamine disuccinic acid chelant, a detersive surfactant, a cationic conditioning polymer, and a carrier. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333716 | Method and System for Imparting Strand Effect to Hair - A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333717 | Mold for reinforcing and lengthening nail - Disclosed therein is a mold for reinforcing and lengthening a nail, which enables a user to rapidly paint nails with a mixed liquid of acryl powder and acryl liquid or nail gel regardless to a right-handed person or a left-handed person in order to reinforce weak nails or firmly fix artificial nails. The mold for reinforcing and lengthening the nail includes: a mold body extending in horizontal and vertical directions with the same curvature as an artificial nail and laminated on an upper surface of a nail or the whole upper surface of a nail after a certain period of time; and a coated surface formed on a lower surface of the mold body, the coated surface, on which a mixed liquid of acryl powder and acryl liquid or nail gel is painted in order to forming the nail reinforcing layer or the nail extension portion. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333718 | MAKEUP PUFF APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a makeup puff apparatus. A puff is coupled in such a way so as to be freely movable, and is very efficiently designed to have functionality including flexibility, elasticity and a restoring force, thus ensuring durability resulting from firm coupling and enabling reliable operation, and thereby considerably increasing the ease and convenience of use. Particularly, the apparatus enables flexible motion and adjustment of the puff in conformity with a variation in angle on a touch portion when the apparatus is in use, thus continuously maintaining a soft touch sensation of the puff, and allows the apparatus to be immediately restored to its original state, thus preventing the angle of the puff from deviating from a predetermined angle. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333719 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - The present invention generally relates to a cosmetic applicator and in particular, relate to a cosmetic applicator comprising of at least two molded applicator parts that are interlinked such that a non-zero angle is formed at an interface of the at least two molded applicator parts with respect to a centerline of the applicator. The cosmetic applicator of present invention imitates the twirl of the wrist during application and thereby provides a better application. The cosmetic applicator of the present invention may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as mascara application, hair coloring, lip application, etc. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333720 | Dental Floss Holder - A dental floss holder comprising a holding portion, and a head portion disposed on the upper end thereof and bent obliquely upward from the holding portion. The head portion has first and second arm portions which symmetrically extend from the lower end of the head portion to both sides. Third and fourth arm portions symmetrically extend from the upper end of the head portion to both sides. First and second spaces for tensioning first and second segments of dental floss are formed between tail ends of the first and third arm portions, and the third and fourth arm portions, respectively. A third space for tensioning a third segment of dental floss is formed between tail ends of the fourth and second arm portions. The first and third segments of floss are parallel to the lengthwise direction of the holding portion, with the second segment of floss perpendicular thereto. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333721 | NANOPORE DEVICE WETTING - A method for wetting a nanopore device includes filling a first cavity of the nanopore device with a first buffer solution having a first potential hydrogen (pH) value, filling a second cavity of the nanopore device with a second buffer solution having a second pH value, wherein the nanopore device includes a transistor portion having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and an orifice communicative with the first surface and the second surface, the first surface partially defining the first cavity, the second surface partially defining the second cavity, applying a voltage in the nanopore device, and measuring a current in the nanopore device, the current having a current path partially defined by the first cavity, the second cavity, and the orifice. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333722 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate holding unit holding a substrate, a cleaning liquid supplying unit supplying, to the substrate held by the substrate holding unit, a cleaning liquid containing a foaming agent that foams due to application of foaming energy, and a foaming energy supplying unit applying the foaming energy to the cleaning liquid in contact with the substrate held by the substrate holding unit. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333723 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING FLAT ARTICLES - A method for processing flat articles with acoustical energy. The inventive system method can remove particles from both sides of a wafer more efficiently and effectively. In one aspect, the invention is a method for processing flat articles wherein a liquid is applied to both major surfaces of the flat article. A first transducer assembly is positioned adjacent to a first of the major surfaces of the flat article and a second member is positioned adjacent to a second of the major surfaces. The first transducer assembly generates and transmits acoustical energy to the first major surface of the flat article while the second member either: (1) reflects the acoustical energy generated by the first transducer assembly back to the second major surface of the flat article; and/or (2) generates and transmits acoustical energy to the second major surface of the flat article. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333724 | Extraction and Absorbent Pad - An extraction or absorbent pad that can be used to pick up spills and/or to remove spots from a surface. The absorbent pad has a core made of a super absorbent polymer laminate, a fluid impervious sheet positioned on one side of the core and a non-woven sheet positioned on the opposite side of the core from the fluid impervious sheet. A handle is provided on the pad to assist with transporting the pad without touching the portion of the pad that absorbs fluids. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333725 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement is disclosed with a support sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and a longitudinal axis. A plurality of detachable cleaning sheets, each having an outwardly facing cleaning surface and an inwardly facing attachment surface, may be supported by the support sheet in a stacked configuration. A plurality of folded portions included with the support sheet and the cleaning sheet extend generally radially from the longitudinal axis of the cleaning implement. The outermost cleaning sheet may be removed from the stacked cleaning sheet to expose a new, fresh cleaning sheet. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333726 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, FLUID SUPPLYING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - The present disclosure provides a substrate processing apparatus including: a processing chamber configured to process a substrate; a fluid supply source configured to supply a substrate processing fluid used in processing for the substrate in a predetermined pressure; a constant pressure supplying path configured to supply the substrate processing fluid from the fluid supply source to the processing chamber in a predetermined pressure without boosting the pressure of the substrate processing liquid; a boosted pressure supplying path configured to boost the pressure of the substrate processing fluid from the fluid supply source into a predetermined pressure by a booster mechanism and supply the pressure boosted substrate processing fluid to the processing chamber; and a control unit configured to switch over the constant pressure supplying path and the boosted pressure supplying path. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333727 | EXTERNAL COIL ASSEMBLY FOR A TRANSCUTANEOUS SYSTEM - An external coil assembly for a transcutaneous system is disclosed. The assembly comprises: a housing having a skin-adjacent surface, an opposing exposed surface and a threaded shaft open to the exposed surface and extending toward the skin-adjacent surface; an external coil secured within the housing; and a magnet with a threaded exterior surface to threadingly engage the threaded shaft, wherein at least one of either the shaft thread or the magnet thread has at least one transverse channel forming discontinuities in the thread. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333728 | TEAT CUP CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD - A teat cup cleaning device comprises a heating chamber provided with a discharge outlet that is closable by a valve and arranged for connection to a teat cup. A filling device is arranged for filling the heating chamber with an amount of cleaning liquid and retaining a given quantity of gas. The chamber is provided with a heating arrangement arranged to heat the contents of the heating chamber to a temperature T higher than the boiling point Tk of the cleaning liquid at ambient pressure. On operation of the valve superheated cleaning liquid is discharged to clean a teat cup. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333729 | Dry Cleaning Method - Disclosed is a dry cleaning method for removing a composition represented by a compositional formula of Mg | 2013-12-19 |
20130333730 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING SOLUTION AND METHOD OF CLEANING CONTAMINATED SURFACES - A medical instrument cleaning concentrate and method for cleaning medical equipment. The method includes contacting the equipment with a cleaning concentrate dissolved in water. The cleaning concentrate contains (i) a biofilm permeation agent, (ii) a nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB ranging from about 5 to less than 8, wherein a weight ratio of (i) to (ii) in the cleaning concentrate based on 100 wt. % active ingredients ranges from about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1, and (iii) and an inert diluents. After contacting the equipment with the cleaning concentrate dissolved in water, the contacted surfaces are rinsed to substantially remove detectible traces of the ingredients of the cleaning concentrate from the surfaces. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333731 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus includes a transferring unit disposed in a connecting part of a washing processing cell and an indexer cell. The transferring unit includes an inverting support portion for supporting a substrate in a horizontal posture, a feed supporting portion disposed at an interval in a vertical direction from the inverting support portion for supporting the substrate in the horizontal posture, and an interposing and inverting mechanism for inverting the substrate to be supported by the inverting support portion and bringing the inverted substrate to be supported by the inverting support portion again. A part of the substrate to be supported by a feed supporting portion is disposed in an inversion region for the substrate to be inverted by the interposing and inverting mechanism. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333732 | NOZZLE APPARATUS AND CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SUCH NOZZLE APPARATUS - Nozzle apparatus and cleaning apparatus having such nozzle apparatus are disclosed. An example method for flood-washing a workpiece in a cleaning container includes providing of a cleaning container in which the workpiece is arranged and simultaneously impacting the workpiece using a first fluid stream and a second fluid stream. The first fluid stream being directed from a first nozzle chamber of a nozzle apparatus having a slit-shaped nozzle opening. The first fluid stream includes a liquid cleaning medium. The second fluid stream being directed from a second nozzle chamber of the nozzle apparatus. The second nozzle chamber fluidly coupled with the first nozzle chamber. The second fluid stream includes a liquid cleaning medium. The second fluid stream includes a jet direction which is warped at an acute angle or substantially perpendicular relative to the jet direction of the first fluid stream. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333733 | Single Pass Roller Cleaner - This Paint Roller Cover Cleaner is a cylindrical fixture that has an annular opening near the opened end where the paint roller is inserted. When the valve lever is depressed water flows from the annulus and is injected into the nap of the roller cover. Water-paint mixture is then forced out the end of the fixture. As the roller cover is pushed further into the fixture it is cleaned 360 degrees simultaneously and from one end to the other. Water-paint mixture is never allowed to flow back onto a cleaned portion of the roller cover. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333734 | UMBRELLA CANOPY TILT MECHANISM - In some embodiments, an umbrella canopy tilt mechanism is provided that can include a crank mechanism and an automatic bending mechanism. The crank mechanism includes a crank and a rope. The crank is configured to be swivel-mounted on one end of the curved cantilever of a sunshade umbrella. The automatic bending mechanism is configured to be installed in a shaft of the sunshade umbrella. One end of the rope is configured to connect to the crank. The other end of the rope is configured to extend along the curved cantilever to reach the other end of the curved cantilever. The rope is configured to extend through the shaft and automatic bending mechanism to connect to a lower runner. The lower runner is held and slides on the shaft. An upper runner is fixedly secured to the shaft. The umbrella canopy tilt mechanism can further be provided with a rotation mechanism. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333735 | UMBRELLA - An umbrella includes a runner slidably mounted on a central shaft to spread and collapse rib-and-stretcher units to which a canopy is mounted. Each rib-and-stretcher unit includes a support rib, a stretcher, and an extension rib. When the runner is moved from an upper position to an uppermost position, each extension rib is driven to slide outwardly relative to a corresponding support rib via a pivot connection between a corresponding stretcher and the extension rib, and a main portion of the canopy is moved together with the extension ribs to outwardly draw a central portion of the canopy, which movably surrounds the central shaft, to partially cover each support rib. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333736 | Awning With Support System Having Articulated Mounting Arm - A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. Top and bottom mounting arms extend from a support arm for the roller, with the bottom arm being articulated, and with an extensible strut pivotally connected to and extending between each top and bottom mounting arm. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333737 | SHELTER SUPPORT SYSTEM - A shelter system including a base assembly and a flexible support assembly where the base assembly has two legs that are held together by at least two tension straps and the where the flexible support assembly has flexible support members and spanning poles and where the flexible support members of the flexible support assembly are securely attached to the base assembly at each end of the base system legs and where the entire flexible support assembly is then erected and covered, creating a self standing shelter system. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333738 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, AND FLEXIBLE THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An object of the invention is to provide a thermoelectric conversion material that can have a balance between flexibility and high thermoelectric conversion capacity, a thermoelectric conversion element using the material, and a device that uses waste heat of, for example, an electronic apparatus and a vehicle by using the element. Provided is a thermoelectric conversion element that includes a layer constituted by an organic material in which a fine particle of a carbon nanotube is dispersed and which has flexibility, preferably, a high glass transition temperature and low thermal conductivity, and in which a mass ratio of the carbon nanotube to the organic material is 50% by mass to 90% by mass, and a device in which the thermoelectric conversion element is installed to a heat release portion of an apparatus. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333739 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic module comprises at least a first and a second photovoltaic cell, the two cells being adjacent and connected, e.g. in series, and wherein, in use, current flow through a photoactive layer of the first photovoltaic cell is in a different, e.g. substantially opposite, direction, relative to the substrate, to that through a photoactive layer of the second photovoltaic cell. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333740 | BUILDING SOLARROOF AND GREENHOUSE SOLARROOF - A building integrated solar thermal electric hybrid roofing system is disclosed to include a plurality of solar cell assemblies disposed on a solar exposed roof structure of a building. Each of the solar cell assembly generates DC electricity when a portion of solar energy is impacted on the solar cell assembly. The solar exposed roof structure is designed in such a manner that the solar exposed roof structure may or may not allow the portion of the impacted solar energy to be transmitted within a receiving zone of the building. A plurality of supporting members are also positioned at predefined locations on the roof supporting structure, wherein each of the supporting member is attachable to a corresponding solar cell assembly for supporting thereof on the solar exposed roof structure. DC electricity is used directly or a power inverter is connected to each or group of the solar cell assemblies for converting DC electricity into AC electricity. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333741 | LOW VOLTAGE DROP UNIDIRECTIONAL SMART BYPASS ELEMENTS - Described herein is a low-voltage unidirectional bypass element connected across a solar cell and operable to allow current to flow when the operation of the solar cell is suspended. The bypass element includes a single field effect transistor connected between first and second terminals as a switch, and a detection circuit for detecting suspension of the solar cell's operation and activating the switch to bypass the solar cell in the event of its operation suspension. Diodes are connected in parallel with the normally-open switch and receive current, when the solar cell's operation is suspended, to trigger operation of the detection circuit. The detection circuit includes a charge pump, a timer circuit, a control generation unit and a switch control circuit. The switch control circuit generates a control signal to close the switch and to allow current to bypass the solar cell. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333742 | POWER GENERATING WINDOW SET AND POWER GENERATING MODULE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a power generating window set and a power generating module thereof. The power generating module includes a light-guiding substrate and at least one photoelectric conversion element. The light-guiding substrate has a plurality of microstructures. The photoelectric conversion element is disposed adjacent to the light-guiding substrate. When a light beam illuminates the light-guiding substrate, the microstructures guide a part of the light beam to the photoelectric conversion element, so as to convert the energy of part of the light beam into electrical energy. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333743 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention improves the reliability of back contact solar cell modules that are electrically connected by means of wiring material. A solar cell module ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333744 | CONDUCTIVE BINDER COMPOSITION, METAL WIRE WITH CONDUCTIVE BINDER, BONDED UNIT, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a conductive adhesive composition including: conductive particles (A) containing metal having a melting point of equal to or lower than 210° C.; a resin (B) having a softening point of equal to or lower than the melting point of the metal of the conductive particles and being solid at a room temperature; a flux activator (C); and a solvent (D). | 2013-12-19 |
20130333745 | SOLAR TRACKING FOR TERRESTRIAL SOLAR ARRAYS WITH VARIABLE START AND STOP POSITIONS - An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun. The future time may correspond to any time during operation. An initial future time may correspond to a start up time after sunrise at which point the solar cell is to begin tracking the sun. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333746 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR COOLING A SUPPORT - The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for cooling a support ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333747 | HIGH CURRENT BURN-IN OF SOLAR CELLS - A method of high reverse current burn-in of solar cells and a solar cell with a burned-in bypass diode are described herein. In one embodiment, high reverse current burn-in of a solar cell with a tunnel oxide layer induces low breakdown voltage in the solar cell. Soaking a solar cell at high current can also reduce the difference in voltage of defective and non-defective areas of the cell. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333748 | LOW SOFTENING POINT GLASS COMPOSITION, BONDING MATERIAL USING SAME ADN ELECTRONIC PARTS - A low softening point glass composition, which is substantially free from lead, bismuth and antimony and comprises oxides of vanadium, phosphorous, tellurium and iron, a softening point of the composition being 380° C. or lower. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333749 | THERMIONIC SOLAR CONVERTER - Thermionic solar converter with a linear arrangement of the components, suitable for the direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy and the combined generation of heat and energy, in the form of an elongated transparent vacuum tube comprising: a cathode ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333750 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a thin-film solar cell and the manufacturing method thereof. A thin-film solar cell includes a substrate, a P-type layer, an interface layer, an I-type amorphous silicon layer, an I-type absorbing layer, an N-type layer and an electrode layer. The P-type is disposed on the substrate. The interface layer is disposed on the P-type layer. The I-type amorphous silicon layer is disposed on the interface layer. The I-type absorbing layer is disposed on the I-type amorphous silicon layer. The N-type layer is disposed on the I-type absorbing layer. The electrode layer is disposed on the N-type layer. Wherein, the I-type absorbing layer is thicker than 20% the I-type amorphous silicon layer, and the interface layer is thinner than 20% of the I-type amorphous silicon layer. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333751 | COINCIDENT SITE LATTICE-MATCHED GROWTH OF SEMICONDUCTORS ON SUSTRATES USING COMPLIANT BUFFER LAYERS - A method of producing semiconductor materials and devices that incorporate the semiconductor materials are provided. In particular, a method is provided of producing a semiconductor material, such as a III-V semiconductor, on a silicon substrate using a compliant buffer layer, and devices such as photovoltaic cells that incorporate the semiconductor materials. The compliant buffer material and semiconductor materials may be deposited using coincident site lattice-matching epitaxy, resulting in a close degree of lattice matching between the substrate material and deposited material for a wide variety of material compositions. The coincident site lattice matching epitaxial process, as well as the use of a ductile buffer material, reduce the internal stresses and associated crystal defects within the deposited semiconductor materials fabricated using the disclosed method. As a result, the semiconductor devices provided herein possess enhanced performance characteristics due to a relatively low density of crystal defects. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333752 | Photovoltaic Solar Cell With High-Haze Substrate - A solar cell includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A haze coating is provided over at least a portion of the first surface, the haze coating comprising an oxide coating incorporating nanoparticles. A first conductive layer is provided over at least a portion of the second surface. A semiconductor layer is provided over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is provided over at least a portion of the semiconductor layer. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333753 | NANOCRYSTALLINE ZINC OXIDE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A method for fabricating a thin film solar device. The method includes providing a substrate having a base layer of transparent conductive oxide (TCO) deposited on a surface of the substrate, performing a surface treatment process on at least a portion of the base layer to provide a treated surface of the base layer, and depositing at least one fill layer on the treated surface of the base layer by growing a new TCO layer having a different crystallite path than the base layer. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333754 | SOLAR CELL DEVICE AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A solar cell device and methods for manufacturing the solar cell device are disclosed. The solar cell device includes a translucent base; a solar cell element on the translucent base; a wiring conductive body on the solar cell element; and a sealing member on the wiring conductive body. The sealing member includes an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer; and an acid acceptor that is eccentrically located in the sealing member. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333755 | Visibly Transparent, Luminescent Solar Concentrator - A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333756 | BACKSHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE INCLUDING SAME - A backsheet ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333757 | Preparation Method of Low Temperature Sintering Active Electrode Paste for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell - The present invention relates to a method for preparing titanium dioxide paste for dye sensitized solar cell, and more specifically a method for preparing titanium dioxide paste fir dye sensitized solar cell, which is curable at a low temperature and is able to form a uniform coating layer and exhibits relatively high energy conversion efficiency. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing low temperature curable paste which requires no separate dye adsorption process or can improve energy conversion efficiency by adding dye or metal precursor in advance. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333758 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - An object of the present invention is to provide a photoelectric conversion element, a solar cell and a solar cell module with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. The object is achieved with a photoelectric conversion element comprising a pair of electrodes, an active layer disposed between the electrodes and an electron extraction layer disposed between at least one of the electrodes and the active layer, wherein the active layer contains a copolymer having a repeating unit represented by General Formula (1) below, and the electron extraction layer contains a compound represented by General Formula (E1) below. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333759 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - [Object] A thin-film solar cell which can be produced using an inexpensive raw material and has improved conversion efficiency has been desired. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333760 | WASTE WATER VESSELS WITH MULTIPLE VALVED CHAMBERS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present disclosure is directed generally to waste water vessels with multiple valved chambers, and associated systems and methods. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes drawing waste water into a first chamber under vacuum while the first chamber and a second chamber have at least approximately the same internal pressure. The method further includes allowing the waste water to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber while the first chamber and a second chamber have at least approximately the same internal pressure, releasably sealing the first chamber from fluid communication with the second chamber, and simultaneously adding waste water to the first chamber and removing wastewater from the second chamber while the first chamber is sealed from fluid communication with the second chamber. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333761 | MULTILAYER MICROFLUIDIC PROBE HEAD WITH IMMERSION CHANNELS AND FABRICATION THEREOF - The invention is directed to a microfluidic probe head ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333762 | Droplet Actuators that Include Molecular Barrier Coatings - Droplet actuators that include molecular barrier coatings are provided. The molecular barrier coating may be provided atop the conductive layer of the top substrate, atop the droplet operations electrodes of the bottom substrate, or both. Where the conductive layer of the top substrate and/or the droplet operations electrodes of the bottom substrate are formed of an electrically conductive organic polymer, such as poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS), the molecular barrier coating helps to immobilize the contents of the PEDOT:PSS layer. Further, the molecular barrier coating reduces, preferably entirely eliminates, moisture from seeping into the electrically conducting organic polymer. Methods of conducting droplet operations using the disclosed droplet actuators are also provided. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333763 | ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A PRESSURE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT - An access system for a pressure controlled environment is disclosed and described. The system can include a pressurized region having a first fluid. The pressurized region can be defined, at least partially, by a barrier separating the pressurized region from a lower pressure region. The system can also include a trap fluidly coupling the pressurized region and the lower pressure region through at least a portion of the barrier. The trap can have a second fluid forming a seal to prevent the first fluid from escaping the pressurized region. Additionally, the system can include at least one cable extending through the trap and the barrier into the pressurized region. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333764 | SHOWER FLOW MONITOR AND DISPLAY - A shower flow monitoring and display apparatus that is adapted to be installed inline between a shower arm and head. The apparatus provides different forms of feedback to the user to encourage water conservation. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333765 | FLOW RATE BALANCED, DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE SHEATH DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR FLOW CYTOMETRY - Disclosed is a sheath delivery system that uses a continuous flow of sheath fluid into a pressurized internal reservoir that substantially matches the outflow of sheath fluid through the nozzle of a flow cytometer. A substantially constant level of the sheath fluid is maintained. If the sheath fluid level falls below a desired level, or goes above a desired level, a dampened control system is used to reach the desired level. In addition, air pressure in the pressurized internal container is controlled so that an external sheath container can be removed and refilled with additional sheath fluid without stopping the sheath delivery system | 2013-12-19 |
20130333766 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HYDROCARBON FRICTION AND DRAG IN PIPELINE FLOW - A method and composition for reducing drag, reducing friction, reducing viscosity, and/or improving flow of viscous hydrocarbons including adding an effective amount of a drag-reducing composition containing a blend of turpentine liquids to a viscous hydrocarbon storage or pipeline operation and forming a drag-reducing mixture of viscous hydrocarbons and the blend of turpentine liquids. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333767 | Quick Disconnect Coupling - A valved insert for insertion into a coupling body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the valved insert includes a housing and an internal valve slidably disposed within an internal passage of the housing. The housing can be configured to have a sidewall defining an internal flow passage, a first open end and a retaining clip recess. The sidewall has a first thickness at the first open end and a second thickness adjacent to the clip recess. In one embodiment, the retaining clip recess has a height that is greater than one half the first thickness and less than or equal to one half the second thickness. The internal valve and the housing can also be provided with corresponding stop surfaces to limit the inward motion of the internal valve into the housing. In one embodiment, the stop surfaces are angled to form ramped surfaces. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333768 | POINT OF USE VALVE MANIFOLD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION EQUIPMENT - A point-of-use valve (POU valve) manifold is provided that allows for multiple precursors to be delivered to a semiconductor processing chamber through a common outlet. The manifold may have a plurality of precursor inlets and a purge gas inlet. The manifold may be configured such that there are zero dead legs in the manifold when the purge gas is routed through the manifold, and may provide mounting location for the POU valves that alternate sides. One or more internal flow path volumes may include elbow features. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333769 | Combination Tire Valve Core Removal and Fluid Fill Tool - A tool attachable to a valve stern of a tire grips and removes the valve core from the valve stern prior to introduction of sealant through the tool into the tire. Subsequently, the valve core, which has been stored in the tool, may be reinserted into the valve stem. An external pressurized gas source may then be attached to the tool so that gas may be injected through the tool and the valve stem of the tire into the tire. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333770 | MEANS FOR MOUNTING CHECK VALVE INTO HOUSING INCLUDING FLUID PASSAGE THEREIN - There is provided a means for mounting a check valve into a housing including fluid passages therein that can secure a closing property between a valve body and a valve seat by preventing the deformation of the valve seat, can prevent the rattling of the check valve relative to the housing including fluid passages therein and can ensure the flow rate of fluid necessary at the time of start-up. The check valve | 2013-12-19 |
20130333771 | HEATABLE HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING DEVICE - A heatable high-pressure cleaning device ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333772 | FABRICATED MEDIA LINE AND USE IN AN SCR CATALYST SYSTEM - An assembled media line, or a section of a media line, for connecting a tank to a dosing unit in order to add a reducing agent into a SCR catalyst system of an internal combustion engine. The fluid line has electric heating in some sections for heating of the fluid. The fluid line is additionally provided, at least in some areas, with fluid tempering. In use, the media line connects a tank to a dosing unit in order to add a reducing agent in a SCR catalyst system of an internal combustion engine, and wherein the engine coolant is used as tempering fluid. The tempering is achieved by inclusion of at least one tempering line running alongside the fluid line. A line connector for such a media line includes a connecting housing in which the fluid line and two tempering lines can be connected. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333773 | TWO-STAGE VARIABLE FORCE SOLENOID - A two-stage, variable force, solenoid control valve ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333774 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE OF A GAS - There is provided a pressure gauge for measuring the pressure of a gas. The pressure gauge comprises a housing connectable to the gas source and comprising an interior which is, in use, in communication with said gas. The pressure gauge further comprising a sensor assembly located within said housing and including a piezoelectric oscillator which, in use, is located in contact with said gas, said sensor assembly being arranged to measure the oscillation frequency of said piezoelectric oscillator in said gas and configured to determine, from the frequency measurement and the known temperature and known molecular weight of the gas, the pressure of the gas. By providing such an arrangement, an overpressure proof yet accurate pressure gauge can be provided. This is in contrast to conventional gauges which are damaged permanently by overpressure situations. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333775 | AUTOMATIC GAS PURGE VALVE - Provided is an automatic gas purge valve system including a normally closed gas discharge faucet configured for discharging gas at substantially high flow rates, and an automatic valve unit configured for selectively generating a flow pulse to displace the gas discharge faucet into its open position. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333776 | CONDENSATE REMOVAL PUMP HAVING IMPROVED CHECK VALVE - A check valve is provided that includes a body defining a flow path between an upstream side and a downstream side. A pivot pin is disposed within the body in the flow path, and includes a longitudinal shaft and one or more bearings rotatably coupled along at least a portion of the shaft. The check valve also includes at least one valve plate rotatably coupled with at least one of the one or more bearings to regulate fluid flow through the check valve. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333777 | OPENING DEGREE DETECTION DEVICE FOR MANUAL VALVE | 2013-12-19 |
20130333778 | MANIFOLD FOR FLOW DISTRIBUTION - A manifold ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333779 | HOPPER TEE WITH WEAR PORT - A hopper tee for redirecting the flow of material from one passage to another passage includes a radius providing a transition between the passages. A port at the exterior of the radius includes an upwardly-open cavity having a bottom wall disposed within the radius and forming a sacrificial wall extending between the bottom wall and the inner surface of the radius. The cavity provides an indication that material moving through the tee has worn the wall of the radius by the creation of a passage between the interior of the tee and the cavity and expelling material through the passage to the exterior of the tee. A plug may be secured within the cavity allowing a user to continue to use the tee until the tee is rotated or replaced. The radius may include a thickened wall for providing added structural support and sacrificial material. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333780 | WATER SUPPLY BASE OF A PLANT POT - The present invention is a water supply base of a plant pot, including a body, the body is provided with a holding space to contain liquid and is provided with a platform to emplace the plant pot; and a porous rod, the porous rod is extended into the holding space and is protruded out of the platform. By the capillary action of the porous rod, water that is stored in the holding space is supplied to soil in the plant pot, allowing plant in the plant pot to receive the required water continuously. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333781 | COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS - A compressed air supply apparatus has: an air compressor that compresses an air; and a tank that stores a compressed air discharged from the air compressor and has a supply port to supply the compressed air. Furthermore, at least a part of a piping through which the air compressor communicates with the tank, is cooled by an evaporator of a heat pump of an air conditioner. A high temperature compressed air discharged from the air compressor is cooled by the evaporator to a temperature at which an oil content and a water content are condensed or a lower temperature, so that the oil content and the water content are condensed and adhere to an inner wall of the tank and are removed. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333782 | Compressed-Air Supply Device for Commercial Vehicles - A compressed-air supply device for commercial vehicles is provided. The compressed-air supply device may be connected electrically to an electronic control device that may actuate at least one control valve. The control valve has at least one inlet, one ventilating connection and one outlet. The compressed-air supply device has a control line which is connected to the control valve outlet and may be connected to a control inlet of a compressor and/or an inlet of a regeneration valve, has a supply line via which compressed air may be guided to the control valve inlet, and has a ventilating line connected to the control valve ventilating connection. The control valve may be ventilated via the ventilating line, and is configured such that at a predefined opening pressure in the supply line it pneumatically produces a fluid-conducting connection between the inlet and the outlet such that the control line is ventilated. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333783 | HYDRAULIC BLOCK FOR A SHIP TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A hydraulic block ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333784 | SPRING LOADED HVAC DAMPER - An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, a torsion spring is in communication with the shaft, and a force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the torsion spring. The shaft, the damper blade, and the torsion spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis and the torsion spring may provide a bias force to the shaft for biasing the damper blade toward a desired position (e.g. closed position). | 2013-12-19 |
20130333785 | HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR DEVICE - The invention relates to a hydraulic accumulator device in the form of a membrane accumulator, comprising a membrane ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333786 | Permanent Inlet Flow Restrictor Assembly - A flow restrictor assembly which is to be custom fitted to to the inside of catch basins attached to storm sewer systems, which flow restrictor assembly is sized so as to restrict the amount of fluid which can flow through the flow restrictor, and which has a hatch which can be easily lifted to allow for easy cleaning and maintenance of the catch basin. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333787 | PACKAGING AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING SAME - The invention provides a novel flexible, substantially gas impermeable laminate material comprising starch/polymer blends, which can be used to make dispensing tubes, e.g., for toothpaste, which material is light, resilient, and inexpensive, which can be made almost entirely from renewable materials, and which can be recycled. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333788 | SUBSEA PIPE SECTION WITH REINFORCEMENT LAYER - Subsea pipe sections and methods for forming subsea pipe sections are disclosed. A subsea pipe section includes a hollow body formed from a polymer material, the hollow body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior. The subsea pipe section further includes a reinforcement layer surrounding and bonded to the hollow body, the reinforcement layer having an inner surface and an outer surface. The reinforcement layer is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material and has a resin rich portion and a fiber rich portion. The resin rich portion includes the inner surface of the reinforcement layer and is in contact with the hollow body. The fiber rich portion is spaced from the inner surface of the reinforcement layer. | 2013-12-19 |