02nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100006058 | Method For Producing Non-Circular Toothed Belt Pulleys Or Sprockets - The invention describes a method of producing a compression mould profile ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006059 | PRESSURE ENGINE, IN PARTICULAR, AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, WITH AN ANNULAR STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a novel pressure engine, in particular an internal combustion engine. Said engine comprises an annular structure, a driven shaft ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006060 | High Pressure Injection Arrangement for an Internal Combustion Engine with Direct Injection - The invention relates to a high pressure injection arrangement for an internal combustion engine with direct injection, with an injection valve and a support element, which supports the injection valve in the installed state on a seat of an internal combustion engine. It is provided that a spring element is arranged between the injection valve and the support element. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006061 | DIRECT FUEL INJECTION DIESEL ENGINE - In a direct fuel injection diesel engine having a piston with a pentroof-shaped top face, with regard to a pentroof-shaped piston ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006062 | Engine braking apparatus with mechanical linkage and lash adjustment - Apparatus for modifying engine valve lift to produce an engine valve event in an internal combustion engine comprises actuation means ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006063 | Internal Combustion Engine Having an Engine Brake Device - An internal combustion engine including at least one exhaust valve for withdrawal of exhaust gas from at least one combustion chamber, and an engine brake device having a hydraulic valve auxiliary control unit by means of which the exhaust valve can be held in a temporarily open position when the engine brake device is actuated. The engine also includes a hydraulic valve play compensation mechanism for the exhaust valve, and an oil channel that for supplying oil to the valve auxiliary control unit is formed between the latter and the valve play compensation mechanism. For compensation of valve play of the exhaust valve, the oil channel can be closed off via a closure unit. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006064 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The object of the present invention is to provide an internal combustion engine control apparatus which can control an internal combustion engine output with a high accuracy even when an internal combustion engine output lower than an unloaded idling equivalent output is demanded. The internal combustion engine of the present invention has an accessory such as a generator driven through an output axis of the engine, an ECU for totally controlling the engine and accessory, and an accessory driving control section for controlling the driving of the accessory. The ECU calculates a target engine output according to a demand from a driver or the like and, when the target engine output is lower than the unloaded idling equivalent output, sends a control signal to the accessory driving control section | 2010-01-14 |
20100006065 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL FOR IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY - A variety of methods and arrangements for improving the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines are described. Generally, an engine is controlled to operate in a skip fire variable displacement mode. Feedback control is used to dynamically determine the working cycles to be skipped to provide a desired engine output. In some embodiments a substantially optimized amount of air and fuel is delivered to the working chambers during active working cycles so that the fired working chambers can operate at efficiencies close to their optimal efficiency. In some embodiments, the appropriate firing pattern is determined at least in part using predictive adaptive control. By way of example, sigma delta controllers work well for this purpose. In some implementations, the feedback includes feedback indicative of at least one of actual and requested working cycle firings. In some embodiments, the appropriate firings are determined on a firing opportunity by firing opportunity basis. Additionally, in some embodiments, an indicia of the current rotational speed of the engine is used as a clock input for a controller used to selectively cause the skipped working cycles to be skipped. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006066 | VARIABLE PRIMARY CURRENT FOR IONIZATION - A system and a method for controlling an ignition coil charge duration are disclosed, wherein the system includes an ignition coil in electrical communication with a control unit and at least one of an ionization detection circuit and at least one sensor. The control unit controls the ignition coil charge duration to facilitate detection and militate against an undesirable interruption of an ionization output signal during the combustion process. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006067 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A SPARK-IGNITION SUPERCHARGED INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE, NOTABLY OF GASOLINE TYPE - The present invention relates to a method of controlling a spark-ignition supercharged internal-combustion engine, notably of gasoline type, comprising at least one cylinder ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006068 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines is described. The fuel injector includes an electromagnetic actuating element having a magnetic coil, a core and a valve jacket as the outer magnetic circuit component and a movable valve-closure member which interacts with a valve-seat surface assigned to a valve-seat member. The core and a connecting tube in an inner opening of a thin-walled valve sleeve and the valve jacket on the outer circumference of the valve sleeve are firmly connected to the valve sleeve by pressing them therein/thereon. The fixed press connection between two of these metallic components of the fuel injector is characterized in that at least one of the component partners has a structure including grooves in its press area and/or the particular press area has an inlet rounding in at least one transition to an adjacent component section. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006069 | VARIABLE STROKE ENGINE - In a variable stroke engine comprising a plurality of links ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006070 | Variable Compression Ratio Apparatus and Engine Using the Same - A variable compression ratio apparatus, and an engine using the same, is configured to change the compression ratio of an air-fuel mixture in a combustion chamber according to a driving condition of an engine. The variable compression ratio apparatus may be mounted at an engine receiving a combustion force of an air-fuel mixture from a piston so as to rotate a crankshaft disposed between cylinder blocks, wherein the variable compression ratio apparatus changes the compression ratio of the air-fuel mixture by changing the mounting height of the crankshaft according to a driving condition of the engine. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006071 | Pump Unit - A pump unit for pumping fuel from a fuel reservoir to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, including a fuel pump disposed in a swirl pot and has a housing made of metal, and a fuel filter, which is disposed downstream of the fuel pump. The housing of the fuel filter is connected to the housing of the fuel pump in an electrically conductive manner. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006072 | FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR THE FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE - A fuel supply device has a main line, a fuel pump, a first return line, a second return line, a valve mechanism, a first pressure regulator, and a second pressure regulator. The fuel pump is arranged in a fuel tank or in the vicinity of the fuel tank, and pressurizes the fuel in the fuel tank and supplies the furl to a fuel distribution pipe via the main line. The first return line returns the fuel from the fuel distribution pipe to the fuel tank. The second return line is branched from the main line in the vicinity of the fuel pump and returns the fuel from the main line to the fuel tank. The valve mechanism selectively connects and disconnects the second return line with respect to the main line. The first pressure regulator is arranged in the first return line. The second pressure regulator is provided in the second return line and adjusts fuel pressure to a lower level than the first pressure regulator does. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006073 | Increasing effeciency of internal combustion engines to increase mileage of vehicles - Most of the cars in today's market give a maximum of 30 to 40 miles per gallon and hybrid cars giving upto 50 miles per gallon. The efficiency of Internal Combustion Engines used for this purpose is very low, about 25%. The heat generated during the combustion of fuel is converted into work to drive the car is wasted to the atmosphere, as anti-freeze(Ethylene Glycol) is used to cool the engine and circulated through a radiator which transfers the heat to the atmosphere. The heat generated by combustion of fuel such as gasoline or diesel is converted into the work because of the pressure created by the combustion process. In this invention, the heat is recovered by pre-heating/pressurizing the fresh air used for the process of combustion. The temperature of the pre-heated fresh air used for combustion is increased to above 1400 degrees Fahrenheit by passing through a heat exchanger to recover heat from combustible gases. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006074 | EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an exhaust-gas-recirculation valve ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006075 | DEVICE FOR VENTILATING A CRANK SPACE - The present invention relates to a device for venting a crank space in an internal combustion engine ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006076 | Breather System for a Four Stroke Engine - A breather system for an engine used to vent combustion, or blow-by, gases. The breather system has an axial breather passage disposed within a camshaft of the engine. A radial opening is in fluid communication with the axial breather passage. A valve is positioned within the radial opening in order to prevent oil from entering the axial breather passage when the engine is not in operation. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006077 | Engine Torque Detection Means - An engine includes an angular velocity detecting means | 2010-01-14 |
20100006078 | ENGINE CONTROLLER - An engine controller is applied to a system that includes an engine and an exhaust purifying catalyst for purifying exhaust gas of the engine. The engine controller has an idle stopping means, a catalyst temperature detecting means and an engine restarting means. The idle stopping means stops the engine when a predetermined idle stop condition is satisfied. The catalyst temperature detecting means detects a temperature of the exhaust purifying catalyst while the engine is stopped by the idle stopping means. The engine restarting means restarts the engine when the temperature of the exhaust purifying catalyst, which is detected by the catalyst temperature detecting means, becomes equal to or lower than an engine restart determination temperature, which is determined on a basis of an activation temperature of the exhaust purifying catalyst. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006079 | Drop-away arrow rest - An arrow rest that drops away or otherwise moves away from a discharging shaft of an arrow or another projectile. An arrow holder is operable between two support positions and a launch position. A support force is used to keep or maintain the arrow holder in the support position. A movement force can be transferred to the arrow holder for overcoming the support force and moving the arrow rest into a launch position, away from a discharging arrow shaft and the corresponding fletching. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006080 | AIR-COMPRESSED BULLET GUN ASSEMBLY - An air-compressed bullet gun assembly with a length-reduced gun barrel is provided, including a barrel body, a bullet-firing device, a blocking element and a rear cover. The barrel body includes a hollow tube which further includes a 1 | 2010-01-14 |
20100006081 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON MATTER FOR PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing silicon articles for a plasma processing apparatus. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing silicon articles, comprising: preparing a silicon ingot; forming a hollow silicon cylinder and a silicon core cylinder having a diameter less than that of the silicon ingot by coring the silicon ingot; forming a silicon annular plate having a central opening by cutting the hollow silicon cylinder and forming a silicon electrode plate by cutting the silicon core cylinder; and forming a silicon ring by processing the silicon annular plate and forming a silicon electrode by processing the silicon electrode plate. According to the present invention, a hollow silicon cylinder and a silicon core cylinder are manufactured by coring a cylindrical silicon ingot before the silicon ingot is sliced. They are used to manufacture silicon articles, such as a silicon ring and a silicon electrode, so that the production cost for the silicon articles can be reduced. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006082 | WIRE SLICING SYSTEM - A wire slicing system and method for using it include one or more of the following features: arrangements and/or operations that relate to handling the wire; apparatus and methods that relate to wire tensioning; equipment and techniques for manipulating the workpiece; arrangements and/or operations designed for cooling and swarf (debris) removal; controls and/or automation that can be used in conjunction with these features. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006083 | ADJUSTABLE COOKING GRATE FOR BARBEQUE GRILLS - An adjustable grate is described herein that may be easily adjusted to fit within variously sized grills. The adjustable grate includes a main plate having a plurality of fingers extending from a front side and a rear side. A front slide plate has a plurality of fingers that slidably engage with the fingers on the front side of the main plate. A rear slide plate has a plurality of fingers that slidably engage with the fingers on the rear side of the main plate. The front slide plate, the rear slide plate and the main plate define a cooking surface. The front slide plate and the rear slide plate may be slidably adjusted with respect to the main plate to expand or contract the cooking surface. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006084 | COOKING DEVICE - An open/close adjustment device is connected to the door of a heating chamber of a cooking device, and the open/close adjustment device pulls the door back to its totally closed position. The open/close adjustment device adjusts an operation force when the door is passing a predetermined open angle. The operation force indicates a maximum value when the door is passing the predetermined open angle, and the maximum value is given by two protrusions disposed at front-side and rear-side with distance between them. Each of the protrusions each produces a load when they go over a support member, and a following one of the two protrusions produces a load larger than a load firstly produced by a preceding one of the two protrusions when the door is opened. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006085 | CONVECTION OVEN - A convection system for an oven comprising a baffle defining a single heating chamber mounted within a cavity of the oven, a heating element located within the single heating chamber for heating air within the heating chamber, and at least two fans located within the heating chamber. The oven cavity can be defined, in part, by a wall having at least a portion with a curved peripheral edge, so that air exhausted through the outlet is deflected away from the wall. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006086 | DRAWER TYPE COOKING DEVICE - There is provided a drawer type cooking device which enables a user to easily check the inside of a heated object storage unit from the outside through a door glass by preventing water vapor generated from an object to be cooked during heating from contacting the inner surface of a door with a descending air flow along the inner surface of the door. During the heating operation of the cooking device, outside air sucked from a front surface lower portion of a cooking device body | 2010-01-14 |
20100006087 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A SOLAR POWER TOWER USING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY - Systems and methods for directly monitoring energy flux of a solar receiver in a solar energy-based power generation system include measuring infrared radiation emanating from the solar receiver. Such measurement can be achieved using one or more infrared thermography detectors, such as an IR camera. Resulting thermal data obtained by the imaging can be used to determine energy flux distribution on the receiver. A user or a system controller can use the determined flux distribution to adjust heliostat aiming to achieve a desired operation condition. For example, heliostats can be adjusted to achieve a uniform energy flux distribution across the external surface of the receiver and/or to maximize heat transfer to a fluid flowing through the receiver within system operating limits. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006088 | Tracking Concentrator Employing Inverted Off-Axis Optics and Method - Solar concentrators are arranged in an array to define an input aperture such that the solar collector is positionable to face the input aperture of the concentrators skyward. An input axis of rotation extends through the aperture in the skyward direction, and a focus region is smaller than the aperture. Each concentrator includes at least one optical arrangement that is supported for rotation about the input axis for tracking the sun within a predetermined range of positions of the sun using no more than the rotation of the optical arrangement around the input axis. An optical concentrator is described in which a receiving direction extends at an acute angle from an optical axis and in one azimuthal direction outward from the optical axis such that a component of the concentrator is rotatable about the optical axis for alignment to receive input light. A previously unknown inverted off-axis lens is described. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006089 | FILM ELEMENT - A façade or roof structure in light weight construction having at least one film element made of at least one film or fabric layer which forms the outer walls of a weather-proof cavity which can be filled with a gas, at least one material layer for reducing the transmission of energy by radiation and/or for noise insulation being disposed on at least one side of the film or fabric layer. The material layer is almost totally enclosed by the film or fabric layer in order to protect against climatic conditions. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006090 | VACUUM SOLAR THERMAL PANEL - Vacuum solar thermal panel comprising
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20100006091 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR PRODUCING FRUIT SUGAR SYRUPS HAVING HIGH FRUCTOSE CONTENT - A method for preparing a sugar syrup having high fructose content, is implemented using at least one fruit containing sorbitol, particularly apples, pears, plums, prunes, peaches, nectarines, apricots and grapes, from which a first juice is extracted. The first juice is processed in order to obtain a clarified and demineralised sweet juice having a colour lower than 45 ICUMSA and having a conductometric ash content lower than 0.4%. The clarified and demineralised sweet juice is then processed in order to hydrolyse the saccharose into fructose and glucose. The method further includes an isomerisation of the glucose in fructose, and removing the sorbitol naturally occurring in the starting material. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006092 | Aerosol Drug Delivery Device Incorporating Percussively Activated Heat Packages - Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also disclosed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006093 | Secured Anesthetic Device for High Rate Medical Sampling on Small Laboratory Animals - The invention relates to a dual wall cylindrical container comprising a gas distribution source in the lower portion thereof. The cylindrical container is positioned at the lower portion of a frame and comprises at its upper portion two suction sources for potentially pollutant gases. The first source has the highest gas charge and extends from the space defined by the dual wall of the cylinder and is connected to an active-carbon dynamic extraction system. The second source, which is located at an upper level and is charged with residual gases, extends from the gap between the upper edge of the open cylinder and the frame, and is connected to a global network for discharging and processing the charged air. A third suction source extends from two horizontal work planes provided with sieves for suction from the top to the bottom. This last residual gas suction source is also connected to the global network for discharging and processing the charged air. The gas distribution source is provided with a safety device that cuts off the supply of said gases when detecting an abnormality in the polluted gases suction circuits. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006094 | INHALER - An inhaler includes an inhaler body having an ejection head and an airflow duct forming member for forming an airflow duct on the inhaler body. In an inhalation standby status, the airflow duct forming member is driven to slide so as to be placed at rest on the inhaler body to partly cover the top part of the latter by means of a slide mechanism and make the airflow duct disappear. At this time, the top wall of the airflow duct forming member covers the ejection head to shield it from external air. In an inhalation status, the airflow duct forming member is driven to slide up and produce an airflow duct on the inhaler body. Thus, a compact inhaler that can be switched from an inhalation status to an inhalation standby status and vice versa with ease is realized. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006095 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DRY POWDER MEDICAMENT FOR INHALATION - The application describes apparatus and methods for delivering a powdered medicament for inhalation. The medicament is put in a receptacle ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006096 | Methods and apparatus for delivering aerosolized medication - A pulmonary drug delivery device having one or more vortexing elements which impart beneficial flow characteristics to an inspiratory air flow carrying a medicament into the patient's lungs. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006097 | Quiet Blower Apparatus and System and Method for Reducing Blower Noise - A blower assembly including a motor ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006098 | CPAP-OXIMETER HYBRID DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - A CPAP-oximeter hybrid device and an associated method of using are presented for use in automatically adjusting or automatically controlling an air ventilation flow rate as a function of an estimated oxygen level in a patient using the device. The CPAP-oximeter hybrid device includes the interconnected components of a mouthpiece; a first and second EMF emitter; a detector; a housing unit, a blower and a control circuit. The method of using the CPAP-oximeter hybrid device includes the steps of adjusting, allowing, inserting, obtaining, reviewing, removing, setting, switching, and transferring. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006099 | HYDROGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND BUILDING STRUCTURE AND CAPSULE STRUCTURE HAVING THE SYSTEM - A hydrogen supply system provides hydrogen into a room from a hydrogen supply means through a hydrogen supply pipe. The system includes a hydrogen agitating means to ensure an even distribution of the supplied hydrogen in the room. The system further includes an on-off plug and an exhaust port in conjunction with a sensor and a controller to prevent the hydrogen concentration in the room from increasing to or reaching higher than a necessary level. Furthermore, the hydrogen supply system may be installed and used in building structures and capsule structures. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006100 | Gel filling for a patient interface and method for producing a patient interface with a gel filling - The invention concerns a gel covering of a patient interface. This gel covering has a mask connection area by which its side that faces away from the patient is joined with a mask body. The patient interface can be designed, for example, as a respiratory mask. On its side that faces the patient's face, the respiratory mask has thin, inwardly formed, peripheral contact lips. The respiratory mask has accessories that allow it to be fastened on the patient's head as well as a hose connection for supplying air. At least one region formed from a filler is placed in or on the walls of the gel covering. The method is used to produce the gel covering of the invention. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006101 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed, for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of a patient and a sealing interface. The sealing interface includes at least an outer sealing member. The outer sealing member is adapted to attach to the body section in a sealing manner and has a substantially thin section in at least its nasal bridge region. The thin section is substantially thinner than the rest of the outer sealing member. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006102 | COLLAR OF A RESPIRATORY DEVICE - The present invention concerns a collar ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006103 | ENDOTRACHEAL-OXIMETER DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An endotracheal-oximeter device is presented which includes a flexible conduit having a pair of light emitters, a detector, a control circuit, a display unit and a power source attached to the conduit. The flexible conduit has an airway passing between an upper and lower end. The detector is mounted directly onto the conduit so that the detector is already optically aligned to receive the first and second EMF emissions from the pair of light emitters so as to produce a detector signal in response to the received first and second EMF emissions. The endotracheal-oximeter system includes an endotracheal tube and a monitoring station. The endotracheal tube of the system is composed of the flexible conduit having the pair of light emitters, the detector, the control circuit, the power source and a transmitter. The monitoring station of the system includes an antenna, a receiver circuit, and the display unit. The method of using includes the steps of activating, aligning, enabling, forcing, getting, inspecting, obtaining, securing and sliding. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006104 | Tracheostomy tie system and method - A tracheostomy tie includes a padded collar with a surface engagement side, a strap coupled to the padded collar on a side opposite from the surface engagement side and extending from opposite ends of the padded collar. The strap includes a loop material outer surface and tapered distal ends. Connectors tapered at both distal ends are connected to respective tapered distal ends of the strap, each of the tapered connectors having a hook material outer surface. The tapered connectors are operable to pass through respective tracheostomy tube connectors and loop back to engage the loop material so the padded collar may securely fastens and positions a tracheostomy tube. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006105 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING A FALLOPIAN TUBE - The present invention is directed to various embodiments of medical devices and methods for occluding a fallopian tube for contraception and permanent sterilization. In one embodiment, the medical device includes an outer member, an inner member and a tissue growth member. The outer member includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface defines a bore in the outer member. The inner member is configured to be positioned within the bore of the outer member. The tissue growth member is attached to the outer surface of the outer member and is configured to induce tissue growth thereto. With this arrangement, the medical device can be implanted within the fallopian tube and serve as a permanent occluding device therein. If desired, the medical device can be partially removed from the fallopian tube to restore the ability for conception. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006106 | SEMI-VERTICAL POSITIONING METHOD AND APPARATUS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHARGED PARTICLE CANCER THERAPY SYSTEM - The invention comprises a semi-vertical patient positioning, alignment, and/or control method and apparatus used in conjunction with charged particle or proton beam radiation therapy of cancerous tumors. Patient positioning constraints are used to maintain the patient in a treatment position, including one or more of: a seat support, a back support, a head support, an arm support, a knee support, and a foot support. One or more of the positioning constraints are movable and/or under computer control for rapid positioning and/or immobilization of the patient. The system optionally uses an X-ray beam that lies in substantially the same path as a proton beam path of a particle beam cancer therapy system. The generated image is usable for: fine tuning body alignment relative to the proton beam path, to control the proton beam path to accurately and precisely target the tumor, and/or in system verification and validation. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006107 | Mandibular protrusion device - The invention relates to a mandibular protrusion device comprising an upper dental tray ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006108 | ANTI-SNORE GARMENT - An anti-snore garment in the form of a shirt having at least three cylindrical bumpers removably fitted within bumper pockets on the back of the shirt. The tops of the bumper pockets are horizontally aligned with a wearer's shoulder blades. The bumpers are adapted to resist rotation of the wearer into a supine position. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006109 | VENTILATING MOUTHGUARD DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A ventilating mouthguard device, kit and method of using same is presented for use in providing a user an auxiliary boost of air while wearing the mouthguard. The ventilating mouthguard device includes a base plate, an on/off switch, a power supply and a fan. The base plate has an air passageway traversing all the way thought the base plate so that outside air can easily channeled into the mouth of the user. The on/off switch is electrically coupled to the power supply and to the fan. The fan is positioned so that it is in fluid communications within the air passageway in order to push air into the mouth of the user. The kit includes the unconnected components of the ventilating mouthguard device. The method includes the steps of applying, coupling, covering, curing, mixing, mounting, obtaining, preparing, removing, selecting, and turning. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006110 | MEDICAL BITE BLOCK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A bite block is to be positioned between opposing upper and tower teeth in a patient's mouth. The bite block includes an elongate member having a top and a bottom. First and second sidewalls are coupled to the elongate member on opposite sides thereof. Each sidewall extends above and below the top and bottom of the elongate member to define upper and lower teeth spaced apart transverse notches defined in an upper surface thereof. In addition, the second sidewall has a second set of spaced apart receiving channels. The first sidewall has a first set of transverse notches defined in an upper surface thereof. The first sidewall may also have a third set of spaced apart transverse notches defined in a lower surface thereof. In addition, the second sidewall may also have a fourth set of spaced apart transverse notches defined in a lower surface thereof. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006111 | CUSTOM FITTED INTRA-ORAL APPLIANCES - Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or actuator assembly through a custom-fitted dental appliance are disclosed herein. The customized fitting is done by the user. The assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded intra-orally on a tooth or oral tissue. The electronic and actuator assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating actuator element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006112 | FILTER INCLUDING RANDOMLY-ORIENTED FIBERS FOR REDUCTION OF PARTICLE BREAKTHROUGH - Provided is a cigarette filter and method of making the filter. The filter includes an adsorbent dispersed within the filter and a downstream plug of randomly-oriented fibers. The randomly-oriented fibers mechanically capture adsorbent particles entrained in tobacco smoke. One or more plugs of axially-oriented fibers may also be located upstream and/or downstream of the adsorbent, and are included in an amount sufficient to adjust the length of the filter. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006113 | SMOKE-SIMULATING PIPE - The invention is directed at the full simulation of a smoking process when a smoker uses the inventive pipe. Said smoking-simulating pipe comprises a shank ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006114 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WAPPER FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURING OF CIGARS - Method for manufacturing a wrapper for use in the manufacture of cigars in which a wrapper to be used for enclosing fillers is obtained in that a tobacco leaf ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006115 | HAIR EXTENSION ELEMENT, METHOD FOR INSTALLING IT AND HOLDING MEMBER - A hair extension element for extending a strand of hair is securable to the strand of hair through a flexible holding member. The holding member comprises a through hole for guiding and clamping the strand of hair. The holding member and the hair extension element are integrated so as to provide the hair extension element as an integrated part to the strand of hair. Furthermore a holding member which is provided with at least an ornament comprises at least two through holes extending substantially parallel to each other for guiding strands of hair there through. A holding member comprising at least one through hole is provided with at least two ornaments on its outer side. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006116 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A hair styling apparatus including a magnetron and a styling base in communication with the magnetron for styling a moistened lock of hair is provided. A shield removably encases the styling base for shielding microwave radiation emitted from the magnetron. The lock of hair is heated upon activation of the magnetron. Methods of curling and straightening hair are also provided. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006117 | MACHINE FOR STYLING HAIR IN THE FORM OF LONG LOCKS OF HAIR ENTWINED IN DREADLOCKS - Machine for styling hair in the form of long locks of hair entwined in dreadlocks includes a container body accommodating an electric or pneumatic motor. There is a handle which, in its lower front part, forms a nose through which an interchangeable harpoon needle projects, the needle being provided with at least one traction harpoon and being installed in a particular rotary position with the aid of removable device. The container body has a switch above and behind the nose. The electric or pneumatic motor has a regulator for the speed and has a shaft, which extends parallel to the interchangeable harpoon needle, rotationally coupled to it. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006118 | Hair color material dispenser - A bottle configured to retain and dispense hair coloring material. The bottle includes a container having one wall that is cylindrical in shape. A bottom cap is releasably secured to one end of the container. Disposed within the container is a plunger. Intermediate the plunger and the bottom cap is a coil spring. A plunger rod is secured to the plunger and extends outward from the container through the bottom cap. The bottle further includes a rod lever configured to bias the plunger rod and a handle operably connected to the rod lever. The bottle also includes a nozzle releasably secured to the container and a nozzle cap. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006119 | Floss Box for Public Places - Improvement in floss box for public place, wherein the box comprises a general structure ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006120 | Dental floss holder - A dental floss holder has a main body and a stretching assembly. The stretching assembly is mounted on the main body and has a mounting member, a one-way rotating bolt, a nut, a spring and a fixing bolt. The mounting member has a base, multiple first pawl teeth and a stud formed on the base. The one-way rotating bolt is mounted rotatably on the stud and has a threaded section having a teeth end and a spring end, an enlarged head formed on the teeth end and having multiple second pawl teeth engaging the first pawl teeth on the base and a through hole accommodating the stud. The nut is screwed on the one-way rotating bolt. The spring is mounted around the stud and engages the spring end of the threaded section. The fixing bolt is mounted on the stud and extends through and holds the spring. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006121 | Plasma cleaning method - The present invention relates to an improved method for cleaning using plasma In particular, the present invention relates to the plasma cleaning and decontamination of instruments for use in medicine, dentistry and food preparation whereby the soiled item is exposed to a solvent and then to a plasma, whereby this enables excitation of water within the soil itself. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006122 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - An electrolytic cell includes an electrode in a chamber including an electrolyte and an electrical power supply arranged to supply electrical energy to the electrode. A current sensor detects electrical current in the cell. A reservoir of a metal salt solution is provided. A controller is arranged to supply metal salt solution from the reservoir to the chamber of the cell in dependence on the current detected at the sensor. This permits the conductivity of the electrolyte to be brought up to required levels quickly, independently of dynamic cell conditions. Previously, metal salt was added gradually to the electrolyte. This was time-consuming and produced inconsistent results. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006123 | DETERGENT DISPENSER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD, FLOWABLE DETERGENT POWDERS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Detergent compositions of the present invention are flowable powders comprising an alkali metal salt and a builder. Optional ingredients may include an oil and/or a surfactant. The ingredients making up the detergent composition are combined into flowable powders that may be added to a wash solution. The detergent compositions may be particularly suited for use with automated metering and dispensing devices for granulated materials. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006124 | SINGLE WAFER DRYER AND DRYING METHODS - In a first aspect, a module is provided that is adapted to process a wafer. The module includes a processing portion having one or more features such as (1) a rotatable wafer support for rotating an input wafer from a first orientation wherein the wafer is in line with a load port to a second orientation wherein the wafer is in line with an unload port; (2) a catcher adapted to contact and travel passively with a wafer as it is unloaded from the processing portion; (3) an enclosed output portion adapted to create a laminar air flow from one side thereof to the other; (4) an output portion having a plurality of wafer receivers; (5) submerged fluid nozzles; and/or (6) drying gas flow deflectors, etc. Other aspects include methods of wafer processing. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006125 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is disclosed, which can prevent deformation of a filter due to water pressure from occurring even if the filter is stopped up with dirt. The dishwasher comprises a sump for storing washing water; a drainage chamber provided at a side of the sump and linked with a drainage pump; a dirt chamber including a collection pipe supplying the washing water of the drainage chamber to a dirt storage unit; a filter provided above the dirt storage unit, filtering the washing water; and a bypass path linking the drainage chamber with the sump, provided to pass through a position higher than the filter. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006126 | AIR VENT DUST SCRUBBER - An assembly used to scrape clean a vent pattern with a blade and catch or the scrapings. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006127 | UNMANNED VEHICLE FOR DISPLACING DUNG - An unmanned vehicle for displacing material, in particular dung, from the floor of a shed includes a frame, with disposed thereon a material displacer, propulsion mechanism and navigator with a sensor for forming an image of an observation area, the sensor including a source of radiation for modulated electromagnetic radiation, a receiver device for electromagnetic radiation reflected by an object in the observation area, and a sensor image processor, wherein the receiver device includes a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers, and the sensor image processor is configured to determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate a distance from the receiver to the object. Such a vehicle is capable of detecting and displacing material in a very reliable manner by utilization of the depth image obtained by the sensor. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006128 | Apparatus for Walking Assistance - An apparatus for walking assistance to facilitate the movement of individuals who require assistance over short distances for brief periods of time is provided. Specifically, the apparatus allows those having lower limb amputations to move temporarily without a prosthetic device. The apparatus includes a T-shaped cane having a single, adjustable support post with a T-shaped crossbar having two handles. At the base of the cane is a curved support foot with a cushioned contact surface for placement against the floor. The collapsible apparatus includes four primary components; (1) a top receiver bar, (2) a lower receiver bar, (3) a pair of handlebars, and (4) a base platform. The top receiver bar includes a T-shaped cross piece for handlebar insertion. In an alternate embodiment, the top receiver bar comprises a simple cylindrical tube while the handlebar component comprises a T-shaped cross piece. The lower receiver bar telescopes within the top receiver bar at a desired height. The base retains the lower receiver bar and integrates a rigid support plate, a base pad, and a pair of winged plate sections for a rocker type motion during use. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006129 | Two-headed walking stick - A two-headed walking stick is provided that comprises a variety of cane tips which may be used interchangeably. The walking stick defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, both of which may accept any one of a variety of cane tips selected to provide support for a particular walking surface. The walking stick also defines a gripping surface that may employ longer-than-standard grips on both ends of the stick and a strap to accommodate securely holding the device. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006130 | QUICK FOLDING STRUCTURE FOR A POST UNIT OF A TENT FRAME - A quick folding structure for a post unit of a tent frame includes upper, middle and lower posts, an upper connector, and a lower connector. The upper connector is disposed between the upper and middle posts and includes a first upper connecting portion and a second upper connecting portion. The lower connector is disposed between the middle and lower posts and includes a first lower connecting portion and a second lower connecting portion. A wire rope has a first end secured to the first upper connecting portion and a second end connected to a pin. A spring and the pin are disposed in a ladder-shaped trough of the first lower connecting portion. Two ends of the spring engage with the ladder-shaped trough and a first end of the pin, respectively. A second end of the pin faces an engaging notch of the second lower connecting portion. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006131 | AUTOMATIC FOLDING TENT - An automatic folding tent includes at least a plurality of main brackets, auxiliary brackets, connecting rod groups, elevation devices, and a tent cloth. After the main brackets and the auxiliary brackets are pivoted, the connecting rod groups for supporting the auxiliary brackets to unfold are disposed between the main brackets and the auxiliary brackets. The auxiliary brackets are gathered at a top block, the elevation device is disposed on a top end of the main bracket and is power-connected to the connecting rod group, and the tent cloth is wrapped on top of the main brackets and the auxiliary brackets. Accordingly, the elevation devices are controlled to synchronously operate through a remote controller, so as to actuate the main brackets to ascend and descend, and to actuate the auxiliary brackets to unfold or fold, thereby automatically operating the tent to fold and unfold. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006132 | Stacked Thermoelectric Modules - An apparatus includes a first thermally conductive body having a plurality of fingers and a second thermally conductive body having a plurality of fingers. The first and second bodies are configured such that the fingers of the first body are interdigitated with the fingers of the second body. Each of a plurality of thermoelectric modules has a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The first major surface of each thermoelectric module is in thermal contact with one of the fingers of the first body, and the second major surface is in thermal contact with one of the fingers of the second body. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006133 | Solar irradiance inductive expeller - A Solar Irradiance Inductive Expeller for electro-dynamic radiant energy extracting, comprises an aggregated electro-magnetic structure and a technological method including:
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20100006134 | NANOTUBE-SHAPED TITANIA AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A nanotube-shaped titania having an aspect ratio of 6 or greater can be produced by anodizing a titanium metal or an alloy containing mainly titanium in an electrolyte solution containing a halogen atom-containing ion, such as a perchloric acid aqueous solution. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006135 | THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE MODULE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A photovoltaic device module and a fabrication method thereof are disclosed. There are provided a solar cell module structure effective to prevent the performance of the overall module from being degraded when photoelectric conversion efficiency of a specific portion cell is degraded in a solar cell module in which solar cells are integrated, and a fabrication method thereof. More particularly, there are provided a module structure having two terminal wirings, in which one of them is formed by selecting and connecting at least two unit cells from a plurality of unit cells electrically connected and the other is formed by selecting and connecting at least two unit cells differentiated from the said selected unit cells., and a fabrication method thereof. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006136 | MULTIJUNCTION HIGH EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Photovoltaic devices and methods of making photovoltaic devices are provided. The photovoltaic device comprises a plurality of solar cells electrically coupled to each other. The plurality of solar cells are formed of respective semiconductor material having different band gaps. Each solar cell includes a plurality of sub-junctions having a respective plurality of p-n junctions and at least one tunnel junction located between juxtaposed sub-junctions of the plurality of sub-junctions. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006137 | BRIGHT WHITE PROTECTIVE LAMINATES - Laminates of having a first outer layer of weatherable film, at least one mid layer, and a second outer layer containing an opacifying quantity of white pigment. The laminates are particularly useful for protecting photovoltaic cells, solar panels, and circuit boards. In photovoltaic cells, the laminates result in increased power generation. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006138 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH GRADED DOPANT REGIONS - Most semiconductor devices manufactured today, have uniform dopant concentration, either in the lateral or vertical device active (and isolation) regions. By grading the dopant concentration, the performance in various semiconductor devices can be significantly improved. Performance improvements can be obtained in application specific areas like increase in frequency of operation for digital logic, various power MOSFET and IGBT ICS, improvement in refresh time for DRAM's, decrease in programming time for nonvolatile memory, better visual quality including pixel resolution and color sensitivity for imaging ICs, better sensitivity for varactors in tunable filters, higher drive capabilities for JFET's, and a host of other applications. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006139 | LIGHT BEAM PATTERN AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS LAYOUT - System(s) and method(s) are provided for assembling and utilizing parabolic reflectors in a solar concentrator. Parabolic reflectors assembly starts with a low-cost, flat reflective material that is bent into a parabolic or through shape via a set of support ribs that are affixed in a support beam. The parabolic reflectors are mounted on a support frame in various panels or arrays to form a parabolic solar concentrator. Each parabolic reflector focuses light in a line segment pattern. Light beam pattern focused onto a receiver via the parabolic solar concentrator can be optimized. The receiver is attached to the support frame, opposite the parabolic reflector arrays, and includes a photovoltaic (PV) module and a heat harvesting element that enable dual-mode energy conversion operation. To increase performance of the parabolic solar concentrator, the PV module can be configured to advantageously exploit a light beam pattern optimization regardless irregularities in the pattern. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006140 | Solar Energy System - A solar covering is disclosed that comprises a lens array configured to distribute light incident on the covering to solar receptors beneath the covering. The lens array may have a support structure covered by a continuous plastic sheet with Fresnel lens ribs or circular Fresnel elements or the lens array may comprise a number of Fresnel tiles. Each lens may concentrate light onto a solar receptor, such as a photovoltaic chip. The solar covering may go over new or existing photovoltaic panels such as on a solar cabana. A photovoltaic element may be movable to maintain the element in a concentration zone of a Fresnel lens and/or to control the power output of the photovoltaic element, such as in response to a signal from a power utility. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006141 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - The purpose of the invention is to provide a highly reliable photoelectric conversion device having flexibility and resistance to external stress. In the photoelectric conversion device, following are included: a first sealing layer and a second sealing layer that are provided to face each other; and a photoelectric conversion element group which is provided by being interposed between the first sealing layer and second sealing layer that are provided to face each other. The first sealing layer includes a first structure body in which a first fibrous body is impregnated with a first organic resin, the second sealing layer includes a second structure body in which a second fibrous body is impregnated with a second organic resin, and a periphery of the photoelectric conversion element group includes a region where the first sealing layer and second sealing layer that are provided to face each other are attached to each other. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006142 | Deposition apparatus for improving the uniformity of material processed over a substrate and method of using the apparatus - Deposition apparatus for uniformly forming material on a substrate in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The deposition apparatus includes an energy source, an electrode in a facing, spaced relationship with respect to the substrate, and interface structure joined to the electrode. The interface structure is configured to electrically couple energy from the energy source through and about the interface structure to the electrode for formation of a substantially uniform electric field between the electrode and a predetermined area of the substrate when the interface structure is supplied with energy from the energy source. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006143 | Solar Cell Devices - A solar cell device includes a p-n diode component over a substrate, the p-n diode component including at least one subcell, each subcell including an n-type semiconductor layer and a p-type semiconductor layer to form a p-n junction. The solar cell device further includes at least two features selected from: i) a nano-structured region between at the p-n junction of at least one subcell; ii) an n-type and/or a p-type layer of at least one subcell that includes a built-in quasi-electric field; and iii) a photon reflector structure. Alternatively, the solar cell device includes at least two subcells, and further includes a nano-structured region at the p-n junction of at least one of the subcells, wherein the subcells of the solar cell device are connected in parallel to each other by the p-type or the n-type semiconductor layer of each subcell. Alternatively, the solar cell device further includes a nano-structured region at the p-n junction of at least one subcell, wherein the nano-structured region includes i) a plurality of quantum dots or quantum wells that include InN or InGaN, the quantum dots or quantum wells embedded within a wide band gap matrix that includes InGaN, GaN, or AlGaN, or ii) a plurality of quantum dots or quantum wells that include InAs, GaAs or InGaAs, the quantum dots or quantum wells embedded within a wide band gap matrix that includes InGaP, GaAsP, AlGaAs, AlGaInAs or AlGaInP. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006144 | PLASMON-ENHANCED PHOTO VOLTAIC CELL - A photovoltaic device and a method of making the photovoltaic device. The device includes a metallic surface defining a plurality of voids for confining surface plasmons. The metallic surface is coated with a semiconductor to form a Schottky region at an interface between the metallic surface and the semiconductor within each void. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006145 | SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATING METHOD FOR THE SAME - Example embodiments relate to a solar cell and a method for fabricating the same, and more particularly, to a solar cell in which a substrate capable of functioning as electrode is used and a method for fabricating the same. The solar cell may include a substrate and a semiconductor layer laminated on the substrate. The solar cell may include a conductive substrate. The substrate may be a flexible substrate having a coefficient of thermal expansion comparable to that of the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer may be formed on the substrate. The solar cell may include a front electrode formed on the semiconductor layer. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006146 | Wafer-Specific Line Patterning For Solar Cells And The Like - A semiconductor or similar body used, for example, for a solar cell is examined for the physical locations of characteristics effecting its performance, such as grain boundaries, areas of relatively higher sheet resistance, bulk resistance, shortened carrier lifetime, etc. A grid array layout for conductive lines may be specifically tailored such it is positioned over less efficient photo-generative regions of the body to, for example, minimize shadowing of more efficient regions, provide a short conduction path for regions of shortened carrier lifetime, etc. The grid array layout may then be formed on the surface of the body, for example by a digital lithographic process, to accommodate cell-by-cell and/or body-by-body variations in the performance characteristics. The tailored grid array provides increased overall photo-generative efficiency of the completed solar cell. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006147 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes: a photoelectric conversion body | 2010-01-14 |
20100006148 | SOLAR CELL WITH POROUS INSULATING LAYER - Disclosed are solar cells and methods for making solar cells. An example solar cell may include an electron conductor layer. The solar cell may also include a hole conductor layer. An insulating layer may be disposed between the electron conductor layer and the hole conductor layer. The insulating layer may have a plurality of pores. Absorber material may be disposed at least partially within at least some of the plurality of pores. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006149 | WETTING RESISTANT MATERIALS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH - Ceramic materials with relatively high resistance to wetting by various liquids, such as water, are presented, along with articles made with these materials, methods for making these articles and materials, and methods for protecting articles using coatings made from these materials. One particular embodiment is an article that comprises a coating having a surface connected porosity content of up to about 5 percent by volume. The coating comprises a material that comprises a primary oxide and a secondary oxide, wherein (i) the primary oxide comprises a cation selected from the group consisting of cerium, praseodymium, terbium, and hafnium, and (ii) the secondary oxide comprises a cation selected from the group consisting of the rare earth elements, yttrium, and scandium. The material is transparent to electromagnetic radiation of at least one type selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet radiation, visible light, and infrared radiation. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006150 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, AND ELECTRODE AND LAMINATED FILM FOR THE SAME - A laminated film comprising a porous semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive layer and a transparent plastic film, wherein
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20100006151 | Compact Photovoltaic Generation Assembly And Power Supply - A compact photovoltaic generation assembly exhibiting improved photovoltaic efficiency and an extended operating life as compared to conventional photovoltaic systems is described. The assembly can also include a power supply for use at times when light energy is not readily available. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006152 | Carbon Nanotube Based Semiconducting Devices and Methods for Their Production - A method of producing a photo-voltaic device comprising the steps of: synthesising carbon nanotubes; adapting the synthesised carbon nanotubes to provide a surface defect such as to create an effective band gap; selecting an organic semiconductor material which facilitates the efficient energy transfer between carbon nanotubes and the organic material, wherein the organic material is selected such that the energy band gap formed between the HOMO and LUMO energy levels lies within the effective band gap of the adapted carbon nanotubes; combining the adapted carbon nanotubes and the selected organic material to form a composite material. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006153 | HYBRID ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS WITH PHOTOACTIVE SEMINCONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES ENCLOSED IN SURFACE MODIFIERS - The present invention relates to a solar cell in which semiconductor nanoparticles are surrounded by a photoactive surfactant material in the photoactive layer. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006154 | ELECTRON DONATING ORGANIC MATERIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES, MATERIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device with high photoelectric conversion efficiency includes an electron donating organic material for photovoltaic devices containing a conjugated polymer represented by formula (1): | 2010-01-14 |
20100006155 | FLUSH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREFOR - A flush actuator assembly is adapted to fit existing valve bodies. The flush actuator assembly includes a plunger rod which is capable of displacing the relief valve post more or less to adjust the flow of water through the flush valve during a single flush. The relief valve post may be displaced different amounts by adjusting the actuator assembly such that the plunger rod contacts the relief valve post at different locations along the central longitudinal axis of the post. Additionally, the relief valve post may be displaced different amounts by providing a plunger rod that has a different range of travel. A method associated with displacing the relief valve post varying amounts is also disclosed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006156 | Apparatus and Method for Filling a Medical Instrument with a Radioactive Substance - An apparatus for filling a medical instrument with a radioactive substance, said apparatus including a housing designed to receive a syringe and at least part of a medical instrument and to shield against radioactive radiation, further including a means to take up a receptacle for a radioactive substance. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006157 | Combination Cap and Plug Assembly - A combination cap and plug assembly. A cap portion of the assembly is used to stop flow of material through a male coupling, and a plug portion is used to stop flow of material through a female coupling. The combination cap and plug assembly includes a tether that allows the assembly to be coupled to hose or tubing that is connected to the male and female coupling. | 2010-01-14 |