51st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100319697 | USING MOTOR SPEED IN A PAP DEVICE TO ESTIMATE FLOW - A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining airflow through a PAP device while applying PAP therapy. The actual speed of a blower | 2010-12-23 |
20100319698 | OXYGEN CONSERVATION SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - An emergency oxygen supply system for use on aircraft in the event of a loss in cabin pressure is configured for delivering allotments of oxygen and timing the delivery such allotments to each passenger so as maximize the efficiency of the transfer of such oxygen into the passenger's bloodstream. The delivery of each allotment is selected so that the entire allotment is available for inhalation into the region of the lung most efficient at oxygen transfer while the volume of the allotment is selected to substantially coincide with the volume of such region of the lung. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319699 | FILTER - An air filter ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319700 | MASK SYSTEM - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319701 | MASK SECURING DEVICE - A respirator assembly has a respirator mask and a separate bracing device. The bracing device has a pressure element mountable over a frontpiece of the respirator mask, which bears against that frontpiece to hold the respirator mask against the face of a user. The bracing device also has two connection portions, each having one end attached to the pressure element and the other end being for attaching the bracing device to a helmet worn by the user. The connection portions are extendable. Thus, shortening or distending the connection portions reduces the distance between the helmet and the respirator mask and thereby causes the pressure element to bear against the frontpiece of the respirator mask, compressing the user's head between the helmet and the mask and thereby holding the mask against the user's face. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319702 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TRACHEAL AND LOCATION INFORMATION FOR A TRACHEAL TUBE - According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may include signal sources for providing information at various locations on the tube or in an inflated cuff The signals from the signal sources may be triangulated to determine the location of the tube in relation to a reference point on the body. The location information may provide an indication as to whether or not the tracheal tube is properly placed within the trachea. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319703 | TRACHEAL TUBE WITH LUMEN FOR TRACHEAL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may include a pressure monitoring lumen configured to sample the gases in the tracheal space. The pressure monitoring lumen may be in fluid communication with a pressure transducer that provides pressure measurements. An opening of the lumen may be covered with a porous membrane that allow gas to diffuse freely in and out of the lumen, but that prevents secretions from clogging the lumen. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319704 | AIRWAY DEVICE - An airway device for human or animal use comprising an airway tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff, wherein the cuff is non-inflatable and is pre-formed in a shape such that a face region of the cuff is adapted to fit snugly over the laryngeal inlet of a patient, and wherein the external profile of the tube is substantially uniform between the distal end of the tube where it starts to meet the cuff and the proximal end of the tube, and wherein the face region of the cuff is formed from a material with a Shore hardness on the A scale of between 0 to 30. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319705 | MULTIPLE CANNULA SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319706 | Surgical Head Support Adapter - A planar support assembly for use with a patient body support, an extension support assembly, and a plurality of interchangeable head supports is provided. The extension support assembly is releasably mounted on a portion of the patient body support such that the extension support assembly extends outwardly from the patient body support. The planar support assembly includes a generally planar support configured to releasably attach to an end of the extension support assembly opposite the patient body support. The planar support is configured to receive and support one of a plurality of interchangeable head supports, and the planar support is adjustable with respect to the patient body support in two or more dimensions. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319707 | OPTIMIZED DISTRIBUTION OF LIGHT EXTRACTION FROM AN EDGE LIT LIGHT SOURCE - A lower extremity exerciser and positioning device includes a generally wedge-shaped inferior and a generally wedge-shaped superior support. Each support has a top surface and curved trailing edge. A limb-cradling furrow extends across the top surfaces and trailing edges. The inferior support may be used alone, or with the superior support stacked on top. Spacers may be added to extend and elevate the device. Releasable attachments are provided to secure together adjacent components. The device may be configured to accommodate various patient physiques; used to relieve heel, sacral and buttock pressure for purposes of avoiding pressure ulcers; and used to allow patients to independently perform various knee and hip exercises. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319708 | DEVICE FOR SPLINTING A CAVITY, ORGAN DUCT AND/OR VESSEL - The invention relates to a device for splinting and/or maintaining a cavity, an organ duct and/or a vessel in a human or animal body, said device comprising at least one compressible and self-expanding stent that is composed of at least three phases. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319709 | DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF SNORE AND APNEA AND FOR USE AS MOUTH PROTECTOR - A device is provided to be used to treat sleep deprivation disorders, such as apnea, snore, and bruxism, among others, for patients with mouth respirators and jawbone disorders; and also be used as mouth protectors. The device is manufactured as a two-part piece or as a single piece; and is fit to position by the patient or trained professional, therefore allowing progressive anterior-posterior fits and providing for side movements. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319710 | IMPLANT SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AIRWAY PASSAGE - Techniques for operating a subcutaneous implant device are disclosed. The implant device can be formed of a non-magnetic material that is compatible with diagnostics such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and can include a rotor element that rotates under the influence of an external magnetic field. The implant device includes a tension relief mechanism for relieving excessive force applied between the implant device and a portion of a patient's tongue. A non-implanted device can include a stator and drive circuitry for generating the external magnetic field. The non-implanted device can receive a user command and can vary the external magnetic field based on the command. When activated by the magnetic field, the implant device can change its operating state to interact with the patient's body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319711 | AIRWAY IMPLANT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A system and device for maintaining and/or creating patency in airways is disclosed. The methods of using the system and device are also disclosed. The system includes a power source that energizes a electro-active polymer implant. The energized polymer implant provides stiffness and shape to the airway, thereby minimizing collapse or deformation of the airway. A method of making the device is also disclosed. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319712 | PROTECTIVE APPAREL HAVING COLOR-CODING FOR IDENTIFYING BARRIER PROTECTION LEVELS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A disposable surgical gown having a neck binding that includes a visual indicator to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown. In particular, the disposable surgical gown has a neck binding that is color-coded for identifying the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown for protecting against penetration of body fluids and infectious materials. Also disclosed is a disposable surgical drape having a visual indicator, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical drape. A surgical kit includes the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape having visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level. The surgical kit may include other items to be used in a surgical setting which may also have visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319713 | SURGICAL DRAPE AND METHOD PROVIDING A STERILE SURFACE THEREWITH - A surgical drape and method of providing a sterile surface therewith is provided. The drape is configured to cover an upper portion of a radiation shield and includes a flexible wall providing a cavity sized to receive the upper portion of the radiation shield. The flexible wall has a rear wall portion configured to cover at least in part a rear portion of the radiation shield and a front wall portion configured to cover a front portion of the radiation shield. The front wall portion extends to an upper front free edge and the rear wall portion extends to an upper rear free edge. At least one fastener is attached to at least one of the front and rear wall portions adjacent respective ones of the upper front free edge and rear free edge. The fastener is configured to releasably fix the front and rear walls to the radiation shield. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319714 | HEADGEAR-EARWEAR ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A headgear-earwear assembly and a method of assembling the same. The headgear-earwear assembly can include an earwear and a headgear adapted to be coupled together. The earwear can include an elongated member, such as a cord, having a length, and an earpiece coupled to the elongated member. The headgear can include a major surface and a channel oriented substantially along the major surface of the headgear. The channel can be configured to removably house at least a portion of the length of the elongated member. The method can include positioning at least a portion of the elongated member in the channel, such that at least a portion of the length of the elongated member is removably housed in the channel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319715 | HEADGEAR-EARWEAR ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A headgear-earwear assembly and a method of assembling the same. The headgear-earwear assembly can include an earwear and a headgear adapted to be coupled together. The earwear can include an elongated member, such as a cord, and an earpiece coupled to the elongated member. The headgear can include a major surface and a channel oriented substantially along the major surface of the headgear. The channel can be configured to removably house at least a portion of the length of the elongated member. The headgear can further include an aperture positioned adjacent the channel and open to the channel. The aperture can include an undulating shape along at least a portion of its length. The method can include positioning at least a portion of the elongated member in the channel, such that at least a portion of the length of the elongated member is removably housed in the channel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319716 | SMOKING DEVICE USING A LASER DIODE AS A SOURCE OF IGNITION - A smoking device, such as a water pipe or a bong, having an integrated laser diode ignition source. The laser diode ignition source provides a long-lasting life span, and does not require the smoker to use a fuel-based lighter that is not recyclable and requires continuous refilling of the fuel cartridge. Furthermore, the laser diode ignition source does not leave any undesirable aftertaste to the organic material. The ignition source is located within a housing, protected from the environment and wind. The ignition source applies a high intensity laser beam to ignite organic material, such as smokable substances, locating within a bowl adjacent to the ignition source. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319717 | CIGARETTE MAINSTREAM SMOKE COMPONENT ADSORBENT AND CIGARETTE FILTER - The present invention provides a cigarette mainstream smoke component adsorbent including particulate activated carbon, and a glucan film supported by the particulate activated carbon. Also, the present invention provides a cigarette filter including the cigarette mainstream smoke component adsorbent. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319718 | Ventilated smoking article - The invention concerns a smoking article filter plug ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319719 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - Present invention is on styling composition comprising at least one film forming polymer, at least one polyol at a concentration of 5% by weight or higher and polyacryloldimethyltaurate and/or its salts. The composition of the present invention improves curl retention, curl separation, shine and manageability of hair. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319720 | APPLICATOR FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT - An applicator ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319721 | COSMETIC METHOD WHICH PROVIDES AN ELONGATING EFFECT ON THE EYELASHES AND CORRESPONDING KIT BASED ON A FILM-FORMING POLYMER - A method for making up the eyelashes including at least the following stages: a) forming, over all or part of the eyelashes, cohesive sheaths resulting from the application of at least one layer of at least one cosmetic composition (A) including at least 15% by weight, expressed as weight of dry matter, with respect to the total weight of said composition, of at least one film-forming compound, and b) displacing the sheaths towards the upper end of the eyelashes via a translational movement along the eyelashes over a distance which is less than the length of the eyelashes. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319722 | HAIR PIN - A hair pin has an integral clip body. The clip body includes an outer frame and an inner clip. The outer frame has a first end and a second end with a gap, and a space connected to the gap. The inner clip has a first end with a bent portion and a second end with a gap, and a space connected to the gap. The second end of the inner clip is linked to bottom sides of the second end of the outer frame. By releasing the downwards pressed inner clip, hairs will be clipped between the inner clip and the outer frame by a restoring force of the clip body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319723 | MAKE-UP KIT - There is provided a make-up kit having a plurality of containers having top surfaces made up of different integer numbers of substantially identically shaped units and bottom surfaces made up of corresponding numbers of substantially identically shaped units, peripheral areas of the top surface units being of complementary shape to peripheral areas of the bottom surface units, so that each container is separably interengageable with at least one other of the containers above or below, by interengagement of the complementary shaped unit peripheral areas. In this way, large or small numbers of identical or different units may be connected together in a large number of different configurations; each differently shaped container effectively forming a differently shaped, but mutually compatible, building block. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319724 | Cosmetics container with plural pivoting trays - The cosmetics container of the present invention is provided with a casing, pivoting trays and a housing tray that are pivoted into and out of the casing. The casing consists of a top plate and a bottom plate of frame shape, and a side plate arranged vertically between the top plate and bottom plate, and part of the side plate is open. Plural pivoting trays are arranged in a stack between the top plate and bottom plate, and they are drawn in or out through the opening of the casing. At least one of the pivoting trays is a housing tray, in which a housing space is formed for make-up tools. Therefore, the present invention may house cosmetics together with make-up tools, so the portability of cosmetics and make-up tools is improved. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319725 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SANITIZING FOOD PRODUCTS - Inventive methods, systems and compositions for sanitizing food products are described. A method for sanitizing food products includes: (a) activating a solution, which includes a solute and a solvent, by using acoustic energy to form a coherent solution including solute clusters, in which each solute cluster is organized such that at least one solute molecule is surrounded by many solvent molecules; and (b) submerging the food products into a tank containing the coherent solution to sanitize the food products. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319726 | SUBSTRATE PREPARATION USING MEGASONIC COUPLING FLUID MENISCUS - A method for cleaning a substrate is provided. The method includes receiving the substrate using a carrier that forms a circular opening, the substrate being positioned in the circular opening of the carrier. The holding of the substrate enables exposure of both a first side and a second side of the substrate at a same time. Then, moving the substrate along a direction, and while moving the substrate: (i) applying a chemistry onto the first side of the substrate, where the first side of the substrate having material to be removed; (ii) forming a fluid meniscus against the second side of the substrate at a location that is opposite a location onto which the chemistry is applied; and (iii) applying megasonic energy to the fluid meniscus while the fluid meniscus is applied against the second side. The megasonic energy increases mass transport of the chemistry to enhance removal of the material to be removed from the first side. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319727 | INDUSTRIAL PLATE CLEANER - An apparatus for insertion between parallel press plates and cleaning the press plates is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an abrasive assembly and a linear motor. The abrasive assembly is attached to a first movable member of the linear motor and/or a second movable member of a linear motor. The linear motor is operated using an air pressure supply. As the cleaning apparatus is moved between the parallel press plates, unwanted residue is removed from the parallel press plates. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319728 | Magnetic tape, method of cleaning the same, and apparatus for forming and cleaning optical servo tracks - A magnetic tape which comprises a nonmagnetic support, a magnetic layer which is formed on one surface of the nonmagnetic support, and a backcoat layer which comprises a binder and nonmagnetic powder containing carbon black as a component and which is formed on the other surface of the nonmagnetic support, having pits for optical servo formed thereon, characterized in that the average of the reflectance on the flat portion of the backcoat layer is 8.5% or higher, and that the maximum rate of fluctuation of the reflectance on the flat portion, depending on a position of the magnetic tape: | 2010-12-23 |
20100319729 | EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING ARTICLES OF HOSPITAL AND CARE FURNITURE - A control for ensuring periodical cleaning of articles of hospital and care furniture ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319730 | Integrated cleaner and dryer system - Methods and apparatuses for integrated cleaning of objects comprising a sequence of wet cleaning and vacuum drying in a same process chamber. The present integrated cleaning process can eliminate moving parts, improving the system reliability. Vacuum decontamination can be included for degassing and decontaminating the cleaned objects. In an embodiment, a cleaner system combines various movements into an integrated movement to be handled by a robot, for example, to improve the throughput. For example, an integrated robot movement comprising picking up a closed container from the input load port, moving both the lid and body together, and then depositing the body and lid separately into the appropriate positions in the cleaner to be cleaned. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319731 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING PARTICLE FILTERS IN EXHAUST GAS SYSTEMS OF COMBUSTION ENGINES - The present invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for cleaning particle filters in exhaust gas systems of combustion engines, in particular diesel engines in vehicles. In order to clean a particle filter in a simple and economical manner without the need to remove the particle filter, a noncombustible, ash-free cleaning fluid is sprayed into the particle filter ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319732 | TIRE BUFFING DEBRIS COLLECTING SYSTEM - Improved apparatus and methods for collecting debris generated during a tire buffing operation on a tire buffing machine, the tire buffing machine having a cutting head cutting surface rotatable about a cutting head axis. The system includes a rotatable shroud being rotatable about a shroud axis, the shroud comprising a side member surrounding a majority of the cutting head cutting surface, a cutting head access window to expose the cutting head for buffing the tire casing, and a vacuum suction port that is adjacent to the cutting head access window. The system may further include a driver to rotate the shroud during buffing, wherein rotating the shroud during buffing aligns the vacuum suction port with the projected path of debris being discharged from the cutting head cutting surface. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319733 | Integrated handling system for semiconductor articles - Methods and apparatuses for integrated cleaning of objects comprising a sequence of wet cleaning and vacuum drying in a same process chamber. The present integrated cleaning process can eliminate moving parts, improving the system reliability. Vacuum decontamination can be included for degassing and decontaminating the cleaned objects. In an embodiment, a cleaner system combines various movements into an integrated movement to be handled by a robot, for example, to improve the throughput. For example, an integrated robot movement comprising picking up a closed container from the input load port, moving both the lid and body together, and then depositing the body and lid separately into the appropriate positions in the cleaner to be cleaned. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319734 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS, LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - In a liquid processing apparatus configured to remove, from a substrate including a first film and a second film formed above the first film, the first film and the second film, a first chemical-liquid supply part supplies, to a substrate W, a first liquid for dissolving the first film, a second chemical-liquid supply part supplies a second chemical liquid for weakening the second film, and a fluid supply part serving also as an impact giving part gives a physical impact to the second film so as to break the second film and supplies a fluid for washing away debris of the broken second film. A control device controls the respective parts such that, after the second liquid has been supplied and then the fluid has been supplied from the fluid supply part, the first chemical liquid is supplied. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319735 | CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cleaning composition which is capable of removing both organic soiling and particulate soiling adhered to a substrate for an electronic device with a high degree of cleanliness, and which also has minimal impact on the environment, as well as a method of cleaning a substrate for an electronic device. The present invention relates to a cleaning composition used for cleaning a substrate for an electronic device including a water-soluble salt (A) containing a transition metal, a chelating agent (B) and a peroxide (C), wherein the amount of the chelating agent (B) is not less than 0.5 molar equivalents relative to the amount of the water-soluble salt (A) containing a transition metal. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319736 | Sensing device - To provide a sensing device having a high processing power and capable of high-accuracy measurement. It is determined whether or not an oscillation frequency is stabilized while a buffer solution is supplied to a quartz-crystal resonator | 2010-12-23 |
20100319737 | Electrical arrangement of shading device - An electrical arrangement includes a releasable unit and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the releasable unit with the shading device and to ensure contact with the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the releasable unit of the electrical arrangement. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319738 | PORTABLE SUN AND WEATHER SHELTER - A portable sun and weather shelter is provided. The shelter comprises an umbrella foldable between open and closed positions. The umbrella has a center post, a canopy, and a frame to fold the canopy up and down. A pair of wings are attached to the perimeter edge of the canopy and can be extended outwardly beyond the canopy. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319739 | RETRIEVING STRUCTURE ADAPTED FOR A PROTECTIVE DEVICE IN A COLLAPSIBLE UMBRELLA - The disclosure utilizes a driving cord directly penetrating a base for connecting to an upper accommodation. Since the existing driving cord is readily worn out as well as influences the appearance of an integral umbrella, the present invention provides a retrieving structure adapted for a protective device in a collapsible umbrella. The retrieving structure comprises the driving cord having its one end fixed to a pulley tackle and having its other end fixed to the upper accommodation. Wherein, the driving cord disposed between the pulley tackle and the upper accommodation is hidden in a case of an umbrella support. By means of the hidden driving cord, the using life thereof could be extended, and the entire protective device of the umbrella could have an extensive using life as well as a neat appearance. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319740 | ELECTRICAL SHOCK DEFENSIVE WALKING CANE - A combination ambulatory assistance and electrical shock defensive device includes an elongated body of adjustable length and having a hand grip at one end thereof and a foot pad at a generally opposite end thereof. A high-voltage power unit is associated with the body and actuated by a trigger mechanism. Conductive contacts extend through the foot pad and are conductively coupled to the high-voltage power unit. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319741 | Low Friction Leg Rest Attachable To An Orthopedic Walker - A leg rest attachable to an orthopedic walker having a frame. The leg rest comprises a surface and transporting elements attached to the lower side of the surface. The leg rest is operatively attached to the frame of the orthopedic walker such that the transporting elements contact the ground. The leg rest operatively supports a leg of a patient. Transporting elements are selected such as to allow the patient to easily move the orthopedic walker while supporting the leg on the leg rest. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319742 | Multi-purpose towed trailer and collapsible shelter used therewith - The present invention relates to a unique multi-purpose towed trailer unit having an aerodynamic streamlined configuration which results in less drag on the towing vehicle-trailer combination compared with drag resulting from the use of a bluff body trailer and a towing vehicle. At rest, the trailer is used in combination with a collapsible self-supporting deployable shelter which is stored in the interior of the trailer. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319743 | COLLAPSIBLE TENT FRAME - A collapsible tent frame includes an upper connecting holder, a guiding rod, a plurality of poles, a plurality of first support rods, a middle connecting holder, a plurality of second support rods, and a lower connecting holder. Each of the plurality of first support rods has an inner end articulated to the middle connecting holder and an outer end articulated to an inner end of one of the plurality of poles. The first support rods provide an outward support action between the middle connecting holder and the poles to ensure that the tent won't be collapsed automatically after the tent is expanded, without the need for the fasteners of a traditional tent frame. The present invention is simple in structure and operation, and provides a better rigidity because there are four second support rods. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319744 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULES AND RELATED METHODS - An example method for making thermoelectric modules generally includes coupling a first wafer and a second wafer together, processing the first and second wafers to produce a first thermoelectric element and a second thermoelectric element where the first thermoelectric element and the second thermoelectric element are coupled together, coupling the first thermoelectric element to a first conductor, coupling the second thermoelectric element to a second conductor, separating the first thermoelectric element and the second thermoelectric element, coupling the first thermoelectric element to a third conductor whereby the first thermoelectric element, the first conductor, and the third conductor form at least part of a thermoelectric module, and coupling the second thermoelectric element to a fourth conductor whereby the second thermoelectric element, the second conductor, and the fourth conductor form at least part of another thermoelectric module. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319745 | Method of using thermoelectric device - A method using an apparatus includes the following steps. Providing a thermoelectric composite material, and establishing a sufficient temperature gradient in the thermoelectric composite material to create a voltage. The thermoelectric composite material includes a carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a plurality of spaces defined by and between the carbon nanotubes, and an electrically conductive polymer layer coated on the carbon nanotube structure. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319746 | HIGH EFFICIENCY THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION USING ZINTL-TYPE MATERIALS - The invention disclosed herein relates to thermoelectrically-active p-type Zintl phase materials as well as devices utilizing such compounds. Such thermoelectric materials and devices may be used to convert thermal energy into electrical energy, or use electrical energy to produce heat or refrigeration. Embodiments of the invention relate to p-type thermoelectric materials related to the compound Yb | 2010-12-23 |
20100319747 | Integrated Thermal Electric Generator with Heat Storage Unit - A multi-layered solid-state thermal-electrical generator (“MSTEG”) system capable of generating electricity from thermal energy is disclosed. An MSTEG system includes a thermal layer, a regulating layer, and a storage layer. The thermal layer, in one embodiment, includes multiple integrated thermal-electrical generator (“ITEG”) devices configured to generate electricity in response to a certain thermal condition. The thermal condition for example can be a temperature difference between 900° C. (Celsius) to 1200° C. for a certain layer. The regulating layer includes multiple thermal regulators deposited over the thermal layer, wherein the thermal regulators regulate temperature. The storage layer includes one or more thermal storage tanks deposited over the regulating layer, wherein each thermal storage tank is capable of storing heat. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319748 | THERMOPILE WIRE, WINDING SUPPORT, AND METHOD AND MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - The invention relates to a thermopile wire ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319749 | Sub-micrometer gap thermophotovoltaic structure (MTPV) and fabrication method therefor - An MTPV thermophotovoltaic chip comprising a photovoltaic cell substrate, micron/sub-micron gap-spaced from a juxtaposed heat or infrared radiation-emitting substrate, with a radiation-transparent intermediate window substrate preferably compliantly adhered to the photovoltaic cell substrate and bounding the gap space therewith. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319750 | Thermoelectric material and thermoelectric device - A thermoelectric composite material includes a carbon nanotube structure and an electrically conductive polymer layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and spaces. The electrically conductive polymer layer is coated on surfaces of the carbon nanotubes. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319751 | SERIES INTERCONNECTED THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention provides series interconnected thin-film photovoltaic module and method of preparation thereof. The photovoltaic module includes photovoltaic cells that may be interconnected by a conductive member. The conductive member may electrically connect a top surface of a photovoltaic cell with the bottom surface of another photovoltaic cell, while contacting the photovoltaic cells along the bottom surfaces of the photovoltaic cells. The conductive member may connect the photovoltaic cells without coming between the cells. A photovoltaic cell may include an insulating layer and a collector electrode that may wrap around the side of the cell to cover at least a portion of the bottom of the cell. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319752 | Radiating apparatus for solar cell - A solar cell pack includes a solar cell for converting light into electricity, a circuit layer attached to the solar cell for transferring the electricity from the solar cell to a storage apparatus and radiating apparatus for radiating heat from the solar cell and the circuit layer. The radiating apparatus includes a radiator and a multi-purpose layer. The multi-purpose layer attaches the radiator to the circuit layer, isolates the radiator from the circuit layer and transfers heat to the radiator from the circuit layer in operation. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319753 | Glass unit - A glass unit includes an energy collecting layer attached to a light directing device for collecting a light energy from the light directing device, and an energy converting layer electrically coupled to the energy collecting layer for converting the light energy into an electric energy, and the light directing device includes a number of nanometer particles to direct the light energy toward the energy collecting layer. The light directing device includes one or more glass layers, and a light collecting panel attached to the glass layer with a bonding layer and made of polymer materials which are mixed with the nanometer particles to form the light collecting panel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319754 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE CONFIGURATION - Improvements for a photovoltaic module (PVM) include the use of a micro-embossed, reflective optical film located in areas of the PVM not covered by the solar cells. The optical film is configured to reflect light incident upon the PVM onto the solar cells and may be formed from a polymeric material. Further enhancements include the use of a compliant heat conducting polymeric film on back sides of the solar cells and a heat conductive polymeric film deposited on an aluminum foil to form a composite film, which effects heat transfer from the solar cell junctions and improves cell efficiency. A top glass with selective frequency and anti-reflective coatings may also be used. Further, improved interconnects for the solar cells eliminate sharp edges, helping to avoid any potential for encapsulant tearing or tab “push-through” and resultant shorting during lamination. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319755 | Solar Augmentation System - The present invention relates to a solar panel condenser apparatus that includes an optical condenser and a photovoltaic cell. The optical condenser may be two or more stages of Fresnel lenses. The optical condenser may also include one or more optical devices to separate sunlight into frequency bands so that light of different frequency bands falls on photovoltaic cells appropriate to the frequency band. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319756 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS WITH HIGH HEAT-DISSIPATING EFFICIENCY - The invention provides a solar cell apparatus with high heat-dissipating efficiency. The solar cell apparatus includes a heat-conducting device, a heat-dissipating device, and an energy-converting device. The heat-conducting device includes a flat portion and a contact portion. The heat-dissipating device contacts the contact portion and includes a plurality of fins. The energy-converting device is disposed on the flat portion and includes a semiconductor structure for converting light into electricity. In the operation of converting energy, heat absorbed by the semiconductor structure could be conducted through the flat portion to the heat-conducting device and the heat-dissipating device and then be dissipated from the fins. Thereby, it is avoided for the semiconductor structure to be over heated to influence the energy conversion efficiency. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319757 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR AN ELECTRICALLY NON-RESISTIVE LAYER FORMED FROM AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL - A method is described that provides a current carrying substrate and individually controlling film characteristics for a material being simultaneously formed on both sides of the substrate so as to provide a first layer of the material on one side substantially thicker than a second layer on another side of the substrate. The thinned layer is formed from an electrically insulating material but is configured such that the layer provides no significant electrical resistance to current passing through the layer. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319758 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device comprising a substrate having a flat surface; semiconductor nanowires which are densely arrayed on the flat surface and tapered from the flat surface; and a semiconductor layer which fills gaps between the semiconductor nanowires and has a different carrier type from that of the semiconductor nanowires. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319759 | NANOSTRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Nanostructures and photovoltaic structures are disclosed. Method for creating nanostructures are also presented. A method according to one embodiment includes adding a template to a substrate; depositing conductive material in the template thereby forming an array of conductive nanocables on the substrate; removing at least part of the template; and depositing at least one layer of photovoltaic material on exposed portions of the conductive nanocables. A nanostructure according to one embodiment includes an array of nanocables extending from a substrate, the array of nanocables having physical characteristics of having been formed using an at least partially removed template; an insulating layer extending along the substrate; and at least one layer of photovoltaic material overlaying portions of the nanocables. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319760 | SEMICONDUCTING COMPONENT - This invention relates to an electronic semiconductive component comprising at least one layer ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319761 | Solar Cell With Structured Gridline Endpoints Vertices - An H-pattern solar cell structure includes at least one busbar disposed in a first direction on an upper surface of a semiconductor substrate, and parallel gridlines formed on the semiconductor substrate such that each gridline extends over and contacts each busbar, wherein each gridline includes a central gridline portion and at least one endpoint structure disposed on at least one end thereof, the endpoint structure having a nominal width that is at least 1.5 times the width of the central gridline portion. The gridlines are co-extruded with a sacrificial material such that a base portion of each gridline forms a flattened structure with sacrificial material formed thereon. The endpoint structures are formed such that Each central gridline portion forms a raised vertex portion extending upward from the upper surface of each busbar. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319762 | ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT USING SAME - An electrolyte composition is in solid form, and includes a polymer compound containing a cation structure selected from a group consisting of ammonium, phosphonium and sulfonium structures in either the principal chain or a side chain of the polymer, and a halide ion and/or a polyhalide as a counter anion. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319763 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a solar cell may include forming an emitter region that forms a p-n junction with a semiconductor substrate of a first conductive type, forming a passivation layer on the semiconductor substrate, forming a dopant layer containing impurities of the first conductive type on the passivation layer, and locally forming a back surface field region at the semiconductor substrate by irradiating laser beams onto the semiconductor substrate to diffuse the impurities into the semiconductor substrate. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319764 | Functional Integration Of Dilute Nitrides Into High Efficiency III-V Solar Cells - Tunnel junctions are improved by providing a rare earth-Group V interlayer such as erbium arsenide (ErAs) to yield a mid-gap state-assisted tunnel diode structure. Such tunnel junctions survive thermal energy conditions (time/temperature) in the range required for dilute nitride material integration into III-V multi-junction solar cells. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319765 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A photovoltaic device includes a photoactive layer which has at least one embossed pattern on a surface thereof. This embossed pattern varies traveling directions of light in the photoactive layer. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319766 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes; a semiconductor substrate including a first conductive type part selected from one of a p-type and n-type material and a second conductive type part selected from p-type and n-type material different from the first conductive type part, and a plurality of contact holes penetrating from a first surface to a second surface of the semiconductor substrate, a first electrode disposed on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the second conductive type part, a second electrode disposed on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the first conductive type part, and a dielectric layer disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the second electrode in the contact hole, and a method of manufacturing the solar cell. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319767 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CONTACT ON THE BACK SURFACE OF A SOLAR CELL, AND A SOLAR CELL WITH CONTACTS PROVIDED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD - The present invention relates to a solar cell which includes a silicon layer ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319768 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The present invention refers to a thin-film solar cell which is contacted from the rear-side. The invention is based on a combination of thin-film solar cells, e.g. wafer equivalents, with the emitter wrap-through (EWT) technology. The present invention also provides a process for manufacturing these solar cells. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319769 | PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING ALL-BACK-CONTACT HETEROJUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Processes for fabricating back contacts for photovoltaic cell devices are disclosed. The processes involve depositing a passivation layer on the back surface of a wafer, depositing an emitter layer on the passivation layer, depositing a metal layer on the emitter layer, laser firing selected areas of the metal layer to form base contacts, laser cutting the metal layer to create at least one isolation region between emitter contacts and base contacts, and applying a stream of reactive gas to form a second passivation layer in the isolation region. The process may further involve inkjetting a resist on the passivation layer in a pattern corresponding to a boundary between the one or more emitter contacts and the one or more base contacts, and laser cutting the metal layer over the resist to create the isolation region. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319770 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a first conductive type substrate, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type, the emitter layer and the substrate forming a p-n junction, a plurality of first electrodes electrically connected to the emitter layer, at least one current collector connected to the plurality of first electrodes, and a second electrode electrically connected to the substrate. Each of the plurality of first electrodes includes a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer on the first electrode layer. The at least one current collector includes a plurality of first current collector layers having a plurality of first portions and at least one second current collector layer on the plurality of first current collector layers. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319771 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR CELLS USING CO DIFFUSION OF BORON AND PHOSPHORUS - A method of manufacturing a crystalline silicon solar cell, subsequently including:
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20100319772 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL WITH LIGHT TRANSMISSION - The present invention relates to a thin film solar cell with light transmission. The thin film solar cell comprises a substrate, a front electrode layer, an absorption layer, a back electrode layer, a light-transmittance enhancing layer and an encapsulation layer, stacked in a sequence. Part of the back electrode layer is removed in depth so as to form a plurality of light-transmittance regions. Part of the light-transmittance enhancing layer and part of the encapsulation layer are disposed within each light-transmittance region. The light-transmittance enhancing layer has a refractive index between that of a first medium overlaid by the part of the light-transmittance enhancing layer disposed within each light-transmittance region and that of a second medium overlaying the part of the light-transmittance enhancing layer disposed within each light-transmittance region. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319773 | Optics for Concentrated Photovoltaic Cell - A concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) module includes a CPV cell mounted on a support surface. A primary optical element (POE) is a square Fresnel lens fixed in position over the CPV cell. A secondary optical element (SOE) is optically coupled to the cell for providing uniform light over the surface of the cell. The SOE has a square, sloping top portion and a truncated pyramid shaped bottom portion that tapers toward the cell. The top portion is formed of angled flat square rings that refract light entering the top portion from the POE. The bottom portion mixes the light using TIR. The SOE has an angled middle portion, and an integral support structure having one end attached to the middle portion surrounds the bottom portion and is attached to the cell support surface so there is little mechanical stress on the cell. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319774 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH SIMPLIFIED TRACKING - An apparatus for diverting light energy comprising a target, wherein the target is configured for collecting the light energy from a light source and a light bending element disposed in a light path of at least one ray of the light energy between the light source and the target, wherein the light bending element is configured for collection of the light energy as an angle of incidence of at least one ray of the light energy changes over time relative to the light bending element, the light bending element is configured to direct the light energy to the target, wherein the light bending element and the target move relative to each other, movement of the light bending element and the target relative to each other being a function of at least the angle of incidence of at least one ray of the light energy. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319775 | Method and Apparatus for Annealing a Deposited Cadmium Stannate Layer - A method for manufacturing a multi-layered structure can include annealing a stack, where the annealing can include heating the stack in the presence of an inert gas, and where the stack includes a layer including cadmium and tin. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319776 | Ink for forming thin film of solar cells and method for preparing the same, CIGS thin film solar cell using the same and manufacturing method thereof - Disclosed are an ink containing nanoparticles for formation of thin film of a solar cell and its preparation method, CIGS thin film solar cell having at least one light absorption layer formed by coating or printing the above ink containing nanoparticles on a rear electrode, and a process for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the above absorption layer comprises Cu, In, Ga and Se elements as constitutional ingredients thereof and such elements exist in the light absorption layer by coating or printing an ink that contains Cu | 2010-12-23 |
20100319777 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell and method of fabricating the same are provided. The solar cell includes a metal electrode layer, an optical absorption layer, a buffer layer, and a transparent electrode layer. The metal electrode layer is disposed on a substrate. The optical absorption layer is disposed on the metal electrode layer. The buffer layer is disposed on the optical absorption layer and includes an indium gallium nitride (In | 2010-12-23 |
20100319778 | PERYLENE SEMICONDUCTORS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - The present teachings provide semiconducting compounds, materials prepared from such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and semiconductor materials, as well as various compositions, composites, and devices that incorporate the compounds and semiconductor materials. Specifically, compounds of the present teachings can have higher electron-transport efficiency and higher solubility in common solvents compared to related representative compounds. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319779 | THREE-POSITION FLUID VALVE FOR DOWNHOLE USE - Three-position fluid valves for use in downhole environments are disclosed. An example valve includes first, second and third ports, a chamber coupled to the second port, a first sleeve to selectively couple the first port to the chamber and the second port, a second sleeve to selectively couple the third port to the chamber and the second port, and a piston that forms at least part of the chamber and is coupled to the sleeves. The piston moves between a first position in which the piston displaces the first sleeve to couple the first port to the chamber and the second port, a second position in which neither of the first or third ports is coupled to the second port, and a third position in which the piston displaces the second sleeve to couple the third port to the chamber and the second port. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319780 | Method For Actuating Valves For Controlling a Flow Path and Machines, Especially Medical Treatment Machines - The present invention includes a method for the control of valves for flow path control, in particular in a medical treatment machine, having a plurality of processes for the manufacture of flow paths by control of a group of valves, with each process claiming a group of valves suitable for its carrying out for itself so that other processes cannot change the switching state of these valves and with each process itself making a decision on the release of the valves claimed by it. The invention furthermore includes a method for the monitoring of the then current and/or scheduled state of a plurality of valves in the flow path control, in particular in a medical treatment machine, having the steps: determining the then current and/or scheduled switching state of the valves; determining the connections resulting from the switching state of the valves; comparing the resulting connections with a predetermined number of non-permitted connections. The invention furthermore includes machines, in particular medical treatment machines, having corresponding valve or valve actuator controls. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319781 | ATOMIZING DESUPERHEATER SHUTOFF APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a desuperheater spraying valve assembly. More particularly, the invention provides a new and improved valve assembly, whereby cooling liquid may be controllably injected into a gas or a liquid stream, typically steam, to selectively maintain the gas or liquid at a predetermined temperature level. In a possible embodiment of the present invention, a class V valve assembly is disclosed. It comprises an actuator coupled to a plug with a valve seat in the proximity of said plug. The plug is affixed to an actuator rod which transverses the body of the valve assembly. A spray tube may be affixed to said valve seat and at least one spray nozzle is affixed to a to the spray tube. The plug and said valve seat are conical in shape as to when said plug is inserted into said valve, they form a seal. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319782 | Method For Monitoring The Composition Of Flue Gas Resulting From A Thermal Process - The composition of flue gas generated in a thermal process, especially in the combustion of bio fuel or refuse-derived fuel, is monitored by measuring the quantity of particles belonging to certain size categories in at least one point along the flow path of the flue gas. Such particle size categories are chosen as objects of the measurement, in which the particles are known to consist mainly of alkali chlorides. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319783 | HOT WATER SYSTEM AND THE CONTROL METHOD - It is an object of the present invention to provide a hot water system that quickly supplies hot water at user's desired temperature and reduce installation cost, and a method of controlling the same According to the present invention, the hot water system includes: a motor, a closing member that controls flow rate of water by rotation of the motor, and a control valve that controls the opening amount of a valve on the basis of output voltage according to a position of the closing member which is changed by the rotation of the motor; a flow rate information measuring unit that measures flow rate information to determine flow rate of water passing through the control valve; a control unit that sets flow rate of water by calculating desired flow rate of water in response to the flow rate information, which is measured by and inputted from the flow rate information measuring unit, and controlling the motor. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319784 | FLOW RESTRICTOR - The invention relates to a flow restrictor ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319785 | FLUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD - A fluid is processed between processing surfaces capable of approaching to and separating from each other, at least one of which rotates relative to the other. A first fluid containing a material to be processed is introduced between processing surfaces | 2010-12-23 |
20100319786 | FLOW CYTOMETER SYSTEM WITH UNCLOGGING FEATURE - The fluidic system with an unclogging feature of the preferred embodiment includes a flow channel, a sheath pump to pump sheath fluid from a sheath container into an interrogation zone, and a waste pump to pump waste fluid from the interrogation zone into a waste container. The sheath pump and/or the waste pump draw sample fluid from a sample container into the interrogation zone. The fluidic system also includes a controller to adjust the flow rate of the sample fluid from the sample container into the interrogation zone. The pump and controller cooperate to propagate a pulsation through the flow channel from the pump if the flow channel is clogged. The fluidic system is preferably incorporated into a flow cytometer with a flow cell that includes the interrogation zone. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319787 | FUEL CUT-OFF VALVE - Provided is a fuel cut-off valve capable of preventing liquid fuel from flowing into a valve inside from an evaporation line side, and inhibiting the liquid fuel from flowing into a canister side. The fuel cut-off valve includes: a housing main body including a lower space and an upper space partitioned through a partition wall; a float valve coming into contact with/moving away from a first opening; a lid sealing the upper space; an evaporation line connection pipe communicated to the upper space; a canister connection pipe similarly communicated to the upper space; and a second opening formed in a portion coupled to the evaporation line connection pipe and a third opening formed in a portion coupled to the canister connection pipe, which are surrounded by walls formed in the housing main body and/or the lid, and communicated to each other only through the upper space beyond the walls. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319788 | SEPARATING LIQUID SHUT-OFF FOR AMMONIA VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM - A separating liquid shut-off for an ammonia vapor transfer system has a centrifugal liquid-vapor separator and a float-actuated shut-off valve. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319789 | SMALL ENGINE EMISSIONS CONTROL VALVE - A valve assembly for a fuel tank for a small engine includes a housing. A membrane is supported by the housing such that the membrane covers a housing opening. The membrane allows the passage of vapor through the membrane and into the housing cavity and prevents the passage of liquid through the membrane. A pressure relief valve is supported by the housing to control flow of a vapor through the housing cavity. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319790 | USABLE WATER USAGE DEVICE - The invention relates to a method of using tap water intended for an outflow ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319791 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR BLEED VALVE FOR A CLOSED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - An auto bleed valve and method of bleeding a hydraulic system of an aircraft is accomplished by illuminating a plenum of a bleed valve using an LED oriented to illuminate a phototransistor when air is present in the plenum. A comparator circuit is used on an output of the phototransistor such that a predetermined voltage output corresponds to air detected in the plenum. An integrating circuit and a second comparator in series with the first comparator circuit is used to determine when a predetermined time period is met in which air is continuously detected in the plenum. Thereafter an air bleed solenoid can be used to vent the air upon a signal from the aircraft computer logic system. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319792 | FLUSH CONTROL VALVE CORE ASSEMBLY - A flush control valve core assembly is provided including a valve core body, a back spring accommodated in the valve core body, a valve piece and a valve shaft. The valve piece includes a discharge hole. A portion of the back spring extends as a pin structure, which is able to slidably move in the discharge hole. The pin structure is formed by a free end of the back spring horizontally bending towards the center, and then bending downwards vertically. The back spring of the flush control valve core assembly has a smaller size, which is more reliable and more easily mounted. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319793 | SUCTION JET PUMP - Suction jet pumps are already known with a driving line which leads via a jet outlet into a suction chamber, where the suction chamber has a suction opening which interacts with a valve element and through which fluid can be sucked into the suction chamber. The valve element together with the suction opening forms a suction valve. The suction jet pump is driven by a driving stream flowing via the driving line. The suction jet pump is arranged in a storage tank and sucks fuel out of a fuel tank into the storage tank. At low levels in the fuel tank, air may sometimes be sucked up and conducted into the storage tank, as a result of which foaming occurs in the storage tank. However, the large volume of the foam causes fuel to be displaced, which may result in partial emptying of the storage tank. This effect is also referred to as dynamic leakage. A characteristic curve of the suction jet pump that represents the suction power as a function of the driving stream has a comparatively steep gradient. Severe foaming occurs only above a critical suction power of the suction jet pump, referred to below as the foam limit. In the case of the suction jet pump according to the invention, foaming is avoided or at least reduced. According to the invention, it is provided that the driving line has a bypass opening which leads into the suction chamber and is arranged in such a manner that the bypass stream thereof acts on the valve element. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319794 | HOSE BEND BLEEDER FOR AMMONIA APPLICATION SYSTEM - A hose bend bleeder is combined with first and second hoses, with the hose bend bleeder being located at the bottom of a bend in a flow path established by the hoses. The hose bend bleeder has a bleed screw and a downwardly facing exit passageway. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319795 | NEAR BOILER PIPING APPARATUS - A near-boiler piping loop apparatus is provided including a primary/secondary piping loop interface apparatus having a unitary construction including a secondary loop shut-off valve, drain valve and drain port in each branch of a secondary loop for connection to a boiler. Supply branch piping and return branch piping connects the interface apparatus to the boiler and provides attachment points for auxiliary plumbing equipment. The apparatus is adapted to connect to pump in variable orientations using rotatable flanges on the interface apparatus and on a wye strainer in the secondary loop supply branch and includes a union fitting attached to the interface apparatus. The union fitting provides a mounting hole for a temperature or pressure gauge. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319796 | Multi-Port Valve - A multi-port valve has a valve body, a directional component, and an elastomeric seal. The valve body is formed as an annular cylinder with plurality of ports extending from an outer circumferential surface and in inner circumferential surface further defines a cavity. The directional component is positioned in the cavity and defines a channel in an outer circumferential wall that provides fluid communication between combinations of two or more of the plurality of ports depending upon an angular orientation of the directional within the cavity. The elastomeric seal is positioned between the directional component and the inner circumferential surface of the valve body and defines a plurality of apertures aligned with the ports to provide fluid communication between the channel and the plurality of ports. The elastomeric seal provides a fluid seal and a low-friction interface between the directional component and the inner circumferential surface of the valve body. | 2010-12-23 |