03rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140014079 | INDIRECT MEASUREMENT OF RELATIVE AIR HUMIDITY - The disclosure relates to a method for the measurement of relative air humidity in a fresh air induction tube of an internal combustion engine. Here a concentration of oxygen in the fresh air induction tube is measured by an oxygen sensor and a temperature in the fresh air induction tube is determined. The relative air humidity is determined depending on the measured concentration of oxygen and the determined temperature. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014080 | ASPIRATOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION AND VACUUM GENERATION - Methods and systems are provided for flowing crankcase gases through an aspirator arranged in a PCV line. The aspirator regulates PCV flow, and may also generate vacuum depending on a position of a pintle extendable across a horizontal passage of the aspirator. When regulating PCV flow and not generating vacuum, the aspirator is fully closed and crankcase gases in the horizontal passage are metered through an orifice in the pintle. When generating vacuum, the aspirator is at least partially opened and PCV flow through the horizontal passage generates vacuum at a vacuum port of the aspirator. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014081 | Diagnosis Method And Device For Operating An Internal Combustion Engine - A method is disclosed for performing an individual cylinder diagnosis with respect to pollutant emissions within a predefined operating range of an internal combustion engine, meeting at least one predefined condition. During the performing of the individual cylinder diagnosis, a forced activation, by means of which a predefined air/fuel ratio to be set is activated, is prescribed in a manner synchronous to the cylinder segment. The excitation is carried out such that each individual cylinder is subjected during subsequent working cycles to a mixture that is either richer or leaner in comparison to the predefined air/fuel ratio to be set due to the forced excitation. Depending on the forcibly activated air/fuel ratio to be set, the corresponding injection valves are actuated. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014082 | GATED FULL CAPTURE ARCHERY REST - An arrow rest for retaining an arrow in a shooting position on an archery bow. The arrow rest includes a generally ring shaped structure surrounding a center opening. The ring structure includes a gap configured to receive the arrow in the center opening. A gate is pivotally attached to the ring structure and biased to extend across the gap in a closed position. At least one fixed arrow support is attached to the ring and extends into the center opening toward the shooting position. At least two pivoting arrow supports are pivotally attached to the ring and biased toward the shooting position of the center opening. The pivoting arrow supports are biased to capture the arrow against the fixed arrow support in the shooting position of the center opening and to rotate away from the shooting position when the arrow is launched from the archery bow. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014083 | ARCHERY BOW AND BOWSTRING DAMPENER - An archery bow and bowstring dampener is disclosed. The dampener comprises at least one sleeve and at least one piston. The sleeve is formed with a first end adapted attached to a bow and a second end with at least one flared arm extending therefrom. Each sleeve is configured to matingly receive at least one piston therein. Each piston has at least one gripper extending therefrom on one end. The grippers flare outwardly from each piston and are mounted to each piston such that the grippers move inwardly when impacted by the bow limb(s) and/or bowstring and when each piston enters its sleeve, thereby grasping the bow limb(s) and/or bowstring, and outwardly when each piston exits its sleeve, thereby releasing the bow limb(s) and/or bowstring. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014084 | WATERPROOF CAPACITIVE TOUCH SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE - Provided is a touch-sensitive input apparatus including a capacitive sensor with a plurality of adjacent capacitive, touch-sensing regions for detecting a foreign object in close proximity to a surface of the capacitive sensor. The foreign object can be brought into contact with, or at least in close proximity to the surface to enter an instruction for controlling a device associated with the touch-sensitive input apparatus. A controller receives a signal indicative of a capacitance sensed by a first region included in the plurality of touch-sensing regions during application of a shield signal to a second region included in the plurality of touch-sensing regions. The second region is located adjacent to the first region. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014085 | OVEN MUFFLE WITH WELDING CONNECTION - The present invention relates to an Oven muffle ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014086 | REFRACTORY COOKING DEVICES - A cooking device may include a refractory oven and a housing. The refractory oven may define a cooking chamber that may be configured to receive thermal energy from an external heat source. The refractory oven may further define an opening configured to allow foodstuffs to be introduced into the cooking chamber. The refractory oven may be further configured to substantially surround the foodstuffs while the foodstuffs are positioned inside the cooking chamber. The housing may at least partially surround the refractory oven. The housing and the refractory oven may define a heated volume between an external surface of the refractory oven and an internal surface of the housing. The heated volume may be configured to receive thermal energy from the external heat source and to reduce transfer of thermal energy from the cooking chamber through refractory oven. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014087 | MODULAR TWO-SIDED GRILL - The modular grill of the present disclosure contains a plurality of removably connected sub-unit grills, each having their own associated control system. This allows for easy servicing and removal of each sub-unit. In addition, each sub-unit can be set to different cooking parameters if desired, thus allowing for the cooking of different products within the same grill. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014088 | INSTANT SELF-HEATING CONTAINERS - Instant self-heating containers include a combinable reactant and activator used to generate an exothermic reaction for heating contents of the container. One instant self-heating container includes a target container, a pierceable activator container and a reaction chamber. Piercing the activator container causes activator to combine with the reactant and cause an exothermic reaction that heats the target container. The container may be used as depilatory wax dispenser. Another instant self-heating container includes an outer housing containing a contents pouch and a reactant, and capped by a lid having an activator chamber. Rupturing the activator chamber allows activator to combine with the reactant in an exothermic reaction to heat the contents pouch. Another instant self-heating container includes a flexible outer tube containing contents to be heated, a flexible reaction vessel, and a frangible activator vessel. Bending the outer tube causes the activator vessel to rupture and cause an exothermic reaction. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014089 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM, HYDROCARBON SYNTHESIS REACTION APPARATUS, HYDROCARBON SYNTHESIS REACTION SYSTEM, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROCESS - The temperature control system is provided with a lower heat removing unit which is disposed at the bottom of a reactor inside which an exothermic reaction takes place and through which a liquid coolant is flowed, and an upper heat removing unit which is disposed in the reactor further above from the lower heat removing unit and through which the liquid coolant is flowed, recovering reaction heat inside the reactor and controlling a temperature inside the reactor. The lower heat removing unit is supplied with the liquid coolant which is adjusted for temperature by a first temperature adjustment unit, and the upper heat removing unit is supplied with the liquid coolant which is adjusted for temperature by a second temperature adjustment unit different from the first temperature adjustment unit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014090 | SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM - A solar energy system comprising: solar collector having thermo-oil piping and three thermo-oil valves; three tanks each having steam inlet and outlet valves; an electric generator device downstream of the three tanks; and a controller, wherein a flow of thermo-oil is alternatively controllable to flow into each of the three tanks wherein fluid in the three tanks is alternatively heatable to a gaseous phase and providable to the electric generator device for producing electrical energy. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014091 | METHOD OF USING A STATIONARY DOME-SHAPED STRUCTURE COMPOSED OF LINKED CONVERGING LENSES AS A SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method to create a stationary solar collector system composed of linked converging lenses, structured in a dome or cone shape. The solar energy is refracted and concentrated through the converging lenses, in which then, heat specific points on the conical helix receiver pipe to heat the flowing liquid. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014092 | SUPERCRITICAL HYDROLYSIS OF BIOMASS - Methods are disclosed for processing biomass by single-stage supercritical hydrolysis, wherein the biomass has been size reduced. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014093 | COMPENSATION FOR UNMEASURABLE INSPIRATORY FLOW IN A CRITICAL CARE VENTILATOR - A system and method for operating a ventilator to compensate for external gas flow reaching a patient from an external device, such as a nebulizer. A control unit of the ventilator monitors the gas flow rate from the ventilator and compares the gas flow rate from the ventilator to an expired gas flow rate from the patient. The difference between the inspired flow rate and the expired flow rate is due to the external device. The control unit modifies the operation of the ventilator to compensate for the external gas flow rate such that the flow of gas reaching the patient is maintained at a desired level. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014094 | AEROSOLIZED THERAPY KIT - A comprehensive aerosol therapy for administration to a patient in need of treatment is provided. More particularly, the aerosol therapy kit provides a seamless conduit for a patient to receive in-office or hospital inhalation treatments and access to drugs and equipment for continuing home use. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014095 | TRACHEAL TUBE WITH INNER CANNULA INDICATION SYSTEM - A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being adapted to be inserted into an airway of a patient. The assembly also includes an inner cannula adapted to be inserted into the outer cannula, a flange member disposed about the proximal end of the outer cannula, and a connector coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the airway of the patient in operation. The assembly further includes an inner cannula status indication system that receives information regarding whether or not the inner cannula is an operable position with respect to the outer cannula, and, via the status indicator, provides a visual indication of whether or not the inner cannula is an operable position with respect to the outer cannula. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014096 | Breathing Device For Divers - A breathing device for divers that includes a breathing tube exhibiting an end having an inclined opening, an obturator that is mobile between an open position and a closed position of the opening of the end, a float that activates the obturator, a first articulator that communicates the obturator to the tube, a second articulator that communicates the float to the tube. The first and the second articulators can each exhibit a respective hinge axis to the tube. The hinge axis to the tube of the second articulator can be more greatly distanced from the end of the tube relative to the hinge axis to the tube of the first articulator. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014097 | SYSTEM TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING A SNORKEL BREATHER TUBE - A system to prevent water from entering a snorkel breather tube includes a tube, wherein the tube is attached to a snorkel body and a pressure device, wherein the pressure device is attached to the tube at a tube tip. The pressure device comprises an air passage channel extending through an internal portion of the pressure device and an output hole, the output hole enabling entry of air into the air passage channel while preventing water from entering when the equipment of the system is submerged. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014098 | AIRCRAFT CREW MEMBER PROTECTIVE BREATHING APPARATUS - A self-contained breathing device for use in fighting fires comprising a hood for covering a wearer's head, a membrane for sealing the hood to create a breathing chamber inside the hood, and a source of oxygen disposed inside the hood. The source of oxygen is connected to the user by a conduit inside of the hood, and another conduit directs user-exhaled carbon dioxide to the source of oxygen. The breathing device includes a visual indicator inside of the hood that reacts to the presence of a gas within the hood and providing visual feedback to the user based on a quantity of said gas present in the hood. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014099 | AIRCRAFT CREW MEMBER PROTECTIVE BREATHING APPARATUS - A self-contained breathing device for use in fighting fires comprising a hood for covering a wearer's head, a membrane for sealing the hood to create a breathing chamber inside the hood, and a source of oxygen disposed inside the hood. The source of oxygen is connected to the user by a conduit inside of the hood, and another conduit directs user-exhaled carbon dioxide to the source of oxygen. The breathing device includes a visual indicator inside of the hood that reacts to the presence of a gas within the hood and providing visual feedback to the user based on a quantity of said gas present in the hood. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014100 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CYCLIC VARIATIONS IN ALTITUDE CONDITIONING - A method and apparatus for cyclic variations in altitude condition that allows a user to rest in a pressure vessel while undergoing rapid variations or transitions between simulated altitudes. The pressure vessel comprises a blower to generate negative pressure, and a proportional valve to allow air back into the pressure vessel in order to relieve the negative pressure. An on-board interface, kiosk controller and master controller are all in electrical communication with each other in order to enable a user to implement a program of cyclic variations in altitude conditioning that is suitable to the specific user, and enables an operator to bill the user for such services, as well as to allow the user to use a different pressure vessel without re-entering data, so long as such data was originally entered and stored, and the different pressure vessel is in electrical communication with the master controller. A user sensor monitors the user during a session, such that the program may be modified or replaced with another program in real time, according to the user's needs. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014101 | Heat Retention Mask and Method of Using The Same - A device and method for reducing heat loss in at least one region of a subject's body is described. The device includes a mask component, a heat releasing reservoir, and a conduit connecting the mask component to the heat releasing reservoir and creating an airflow path therethrough, wherein the heat releasing reservoir includes at least one air permeable region that is impermeable to condensed water. Heat loss is reduced by the subject positioning the mask over the mouth and/or nose, positioning the heat releasing reservoir over the region of the subject's body, and passing warmed air exhaled by the subject into the mask through the conduit and into the heat releasing reservoir, such that the warmed air passes through the heat releasing reservoir while retaining condensed water within the heat releasing reservoir, thereby increasing the temperature of the air surrounding the at least one region of the subject's body. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014102 | METHODS FOR BATTERY POWER MANAGEMENT OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE APPARATUS - Methods relating to the power management of positive airway pressure apparatus using a battery are disclosed herein. The methods, in various aspects, are adapted to prolong the delivery of a positive airway pressurized therapy when the positive airway pressure apparatus is operated under battery power. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014103 | Methods, Devices and Formulations for Targeted Endobronchial Therapy - The present invention provides a method and novel devices for treating tracheobronchitis and pneumonia in the intubated patient, preferably with aerosolized anti gram-positive and anti-gram negative antibiotics administered in combination or in seriatim in reliably sufficient amounts for therapeutic effect. In one embodiment the result is achieved mechanically. In another embodiment, the result is achieved by aerosol formulation. In a preferred embodiment, the invention assures the result when aerosol is delivered directly to the airways distal of the ventilator circuit. The devices eliminate the dosage variability that ventilator systems engender when aerosols are introduced via the ventilator circuit. The treatment also concentrates the therapeutic agent specifically at affected sites in the lung such that therapeutic levels of administrated drug are achieved without significant systemic exposure of the patient to the drug. The invention further provides a dose control device to govern this specialized regimen. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014104 | Nasal Drug Delivery Device - A compound delivery device for delivering a plume derived from a propellant and a drug formulation. The drug formulation is in an intranasal dosage form in the form of powder, suspension, dispersion or liquid. The propelled intranasal dosage form is deposited within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. The drug deposited within the olfactory region is delivered to the brain avoiding the blood-brain-barrier. Hydrofluoroalkane propellant from a pressurized canister is channeled to a diffuser and drug-containing chamber where the intra-nasal dosage form is aerosolized. The aerosolized intra-nasal dosage form passes through a nozzle thus delivering a plume to the olfactory region of a user's nasal cavity. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014105 | DRY POWDER INHALER WITH LARGE CAPACITY RESERVOIR - A dry powder inhaler is provided herein having a powder housing defined on an exterior by a generally cylindrical wall. Within the interior volume of the wall, a central passageway is provided through which certain components of the dry powder inhaler may pass. In addition, a powder reservoir is defined within the interior volume having a generally crescent-shaped profile formed along a substantial length of the wall. The powder reservoir terminates at end points between which is defined an isolated inhalation channel. With the configuration provided herein, the powder reservoir has a substantial working length exposed at its bottom to permit removal of medication therefrom. Advantageously, with this configuration, a relatively large amount of medication may be maintained, and obtained access to, in the powder reservoir. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014106 | DRY POWDER DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS - A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, with or without a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, small organic molecules, peptides and proteins, including, hormones such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of disease and disorders, for example, diseases and disorders, including endocrine disease such as diabetes and/or obesity. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014107 | Methods to Administer Formulations of Aminoglycoside and Fosfomycin Combination for Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Ventilator Associated Tracheal (VAT) Bronchitis - The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator-based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an inline nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014108 | OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE FOR DIFFUSING GAS FLOW - A nasal cannula diffuses a gas stream to distribute the volume of the gas stream as it is delivered into a user's nostril. The nasal cannula can direct flow of gas, such as oxygen, away from the more sensitive nasal tissues. The nasal cannula can diffuse the gas flow out of a plurality of orifices formed in the nostril prongs of the nasal cannula device, rather than sending the entire volume of gas out of a single orifice, as is the case with conventional nasal cannula devices. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014109 | APPARATUS FOR REGULATED DELIVERY OF A GAS, NOTABLY RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - This apparatus ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014110 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED POSITIVE AIRWAY-PRESSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A CPAP system and method may include a base comprising a flow generator, a respiratory interface, and an elongated flexible conduit extending to connect the base to the respiratory interface. The CPAP system may further include a remote user interface controlling at least certain aspects of the flow generator. For example, the remote user interface may selectively transition, in accordance with commands input therethrough, the flow generator between an active, “on” condition and an inactive, “off” condition. The remote user interface may be secured to move with a respirator interface. Alternatively, the remote user interface may be secured at a location of the user's choosing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014111 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO MANAGE CENTRAL SLEEP APNEA BY CONTROLLING ACCUMULATED RETROGRADE VOLUME - Methods and systems to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) and/or central sleep apnea (CSA) include monitoring retrograde breathing and detecting respiratory events. Based on the occurrences of certain respiratory events, a target volume of rebreathing is adjusted to reduce arousals as well as CSR/CSA. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014112 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING FOAMING DURING SALIVA COLLECTION - A saliva collector comprises a reservoir, a bubble barrier, and a membrane, where the bubble barrier and membrane are arranged in tandem on a flow path from an inlet to an outlet on the reservoir. Air aspirated from a patient's oral cavity enters the reservoir through the inlet, passes through the bubble barrier to remove foam and bubbles, passes through the membrane to remove entrained liquid saliva, and passes out through the outlet. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014113 | Neonatal Laryngeal Mask Airway-NLMA (NLMA-0 and NLMA-1) - The disclosed Neonatal Laryngeal Mask Airway-0 and 1 (NLMA-0, NLMA-1) device includes an inflatable cuff, an airway tube, a connector, backplate with an aperture. The cuff is insertable through mouth of the patient to an inserted location within patient oropharynx. The cuff of the NLMA surrounds glottis opening and opening in the backplate of the NLMA. The airway tube is a communicating passage between connector and inflatable cuff. The connector is attached to the outer end of the airway tube and inflatable cuff attached to the inner portion of the airway tube. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014114 | LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY - An airway device ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014115 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OCCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE TRACTS TO EFFECT CONTRACEPTION - Systems and methods of visibly marking a reproductive tract, e.g., at least one ostium of the Fallopian tubes accessed transvaginally and transcervically, to indicate delivery of an occlusion device into the corresponding at least one Fallopian tube to effect contraception are disclosed. Marking is effected by delivery of a dye that stains the ostium and/or extension of the marking member from the delivered occlusion device into view in the uterine cavity or ostium. A catheter (or catheters) preferably introduced through a hysteroscope that illuminates and provides visualization of the uterine cavity and the ostia of the Fallopian tubes is employed to insert each contracted, stent-like, occluding device into each Fallopian tube and to mechanically expand or release to self-expand the occluding device. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A self-adjusting implant includes a first anchor configured to anchor to a first tissue location and apply a first tension force thereto; a second anchor configured to anchor to a second tissue location spaced apart from the first tissue location and apply a second tension to the second tissue location; a third anchor configured to anchor to a third tissue location spaced apart from and non-collinear with the first and the second tissue locations; a first tension-bearing segment spanning between the first and the third anchors, comprising a first deformable portion; and a second tension-bearing segment spanning between the second and the third anchors wherein the third anchor is configured to generally distribute a tension of the first tension-bearing segment with a tension of the second tension-bearing segment. The invention also includes methods for treating airway disorders that can be used with described implants. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014117 | CORD MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A cord management device adapted for use with a surgical drape including a mounting portion adapted to be affixed to a surface of the surgical drape, a substantially rigid arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end, and the free end is free from the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the arm define a cord receiving portion. The device may also include a second arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the second arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end of the second arm, and the free end of the second arm is free from contacting the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the second arm define a second cord receiving portion. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014118 | Orthodotically Correcting and Grinding Protector Pacifier - This occlusal grinding protective device and orthodontic aligner is intended for intraoral use in children ages 1 to 6 years old, who exhibit symptoms of teeth grinding and in those who exhibit teeth changes due to prolonged tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, and deformation due to prolonged pacifier use. The appliance separates the upper teeth from the lower teeth and keeps the user from further destruction of their teeth due to grinding. It has facial guide planes attached to the grinding plate. These so called lip bumpers will maintain teeth and jaws in ideal occlusal relationship. In children who suffer from misalignment (teeth or skeletal) and are grinding, the lip bumpers will serve to orthodontically guide the teeth into ideal class I occlusions, whereby still protecting teeth from damage due to grinding. Its suggested wear time is at night during sleep. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014119 | THERAPEUTIC AND PROTECTIVE DENTAL DEVICE USEFUL AS AN INTRA-ORAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. There are recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014120 | COUGH AND SNEEZE ARRESTOR - Embodiments of the invention are directed to hygienic devices to control the spread of airborne viruses and bacteria emanating from coughing or sneezing. In one embodiment, the hygienic device is a cough and sneeze arrestor in the form of a “coughing cup.” The coughing cup may incorporate one or more filters with a plurality of apertures of varying sizes and/or no apertures. In some embodiments, the filters may be embedded or infused with a microbicide such as an antibacterial or viricide. The filters may be pre-attached within the coughing cup at certain predetermined locations. The coughing cup may have one or more recesses to accommodate the nose and/or a chin of a person when using the coughing cup. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014121 | PUSH-IN EARPLUG - A push-in earplug including an elongate core and outer layer is disclosed. The outer layer includes a sound attenuating portion having a first average density and a stem portion having a second average density, and the second average density is greater than the first average density. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014122 | HemZem Anal Pile Driver Medical Device - The HemZem Anal Pile Driver Medical Device is a nonabsorbable medical minipad made from 16 ply layered facial tissue paper. The minipad is novel in that it is employed as an anal pessary using the body's own distinct anatomy, physiology, and chemistry to remain in place, and prevent the prolapse of anatomical hemorrhoids. When inserted into the anal canal, the HemZem Anal Pile Driver prevents medical complications such as itching, burning, or pain associated with, or secondary to prolapsing hemorrhoids. The HemZem Anal Pile Driver also serves as an absorbent minipad for anal mucus, and prevents soiling of clothing from such mucus, or topical ointments, creams, and gels commonly used to treat hemorrhoids. The US Food and Drug Administration classified the HemZem Anal Pile Driver as a Class I medical device on Aug. 23, 2012. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014123 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RECONSTITUTED TOBACCO MATERIAL AND APPARATUS - A reconstituted tobacco material is manufactured by extracting a natural tobacco material with an extracting solvent to obtain an extraction residue and a tobacco extracted liquid containing desired components and undesired components including tobacco-specific nitrosamines, subjecting the tobacco extracted liquid to a fractionating treatment by means of a reverse osmosis membrane to obtain a membrane impermeable fraction containing the desired components and depleted in the undesired components and a membrane permeable fraction depleted in the desired components and enriched in the undesired components, controlling the tobacco extracted liquid during the fractionating treatment to have a temperature suitable for the fractionating treatment, removing precipitates, which are precipitated in the tobacco extracted liquid during the fractionating treatment, from the tobacco extracted liquid, preparing a reconstituted tobacco web containing the extraction residue, and adding the membrane impermeable fraction to the reconstituted tobacco web. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014124 | TIP CHARGING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING THE SAME - A tip charging electronic cigarette includes a cigarette body including a shell and a mouthpiece, the shell having a forward portion terminating in a tip. The cigarette body further includes a battery, a charging circuit operatively coupled to the battery, and a cartomizer operatively coupled to a switch assembly. A center charging contact is disposed adjacent the tip, an annular charging contact is disposed adjacent the tip, and the center charging contact and the annular charging contact are operatively coupled to the charging circuit. The center charging contact and the annular charging contact are arranged for connection to cooperating electrical contacts of a charger assembly, wherein the battery is arranged to be charged upon engaging the tip with the charger assembly. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014125 | Electrically Heated Smoking System Comprising At Least Two Units - An electrically heated smoking system is provided, including a secondary unit capable of receiving a smoking article having an aerosol-forming substrate. The secondary unit includes at least one heating element and an interface for connection to a primary power supply, and further includes a secondary power supply and secondary circuitry. The secondary circuitry is arranged to control supply of electrical power from the secondary power supply to the at least one heating element: (a) in a pre-heating mode during which the substrate temperature is increased to an operating temperature; (b) in a smoking mode, during which the substrate temperature is maintained at substantially the operating temperature; and (c) in a charging mode, so that the secondary power supply has sufficient charge to increase the substrate temperature to the operating temperature in the pre-heating mode and to maintain the substrate temperature at substantially the operating temperature during the smoking mode. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014126 | HOT-WIRE CONTROL FOR AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette (“e-Cig”) may include functionality for monitoring and controlling the thermal properties of the e-Cig. The system and method described herein may monitor a temperature based on a resistor (i.e. hot wire) near the wick and model the thermal cycle of an e-Cig. The model can be used for controlling the temperature of the e-Cig and preventing burning. The temperature control may dictate optimal conditions for atomization and smoke generation in an e-Cig while avoiding hotspots and burning to the atomizer or cartomizer. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014127 | DEVICE FOR ALTERING A HUMAN OR ANIMAL NAIL - What is described is a motorized device used for altering the shape, size, contour, texture, and/or shine of a nail on a digit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014128 | FOOT CARE DEVICE - This invention relates to a foot care device ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014129 | PUBIC PATCHES - A pubic patch is provided to apply to the pubic area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014130 | HAIR TREATMENT AND REVITALIZING COMPOSITION AND METHODS - A hair care composition comprising: a crosslinking component comprising an inorganic fluoride; and a conditioning component, wherein the composition has a ratio of crosslinking component to conditioning component in the range of about 10:90 to about 95:5. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014131 | Dual mirror cosmetic compact - A multi-mirror compact comprising upper, lower and intermediate frames, the frames having clam-shell interconnection whereby each of the upper and lower frames is independently swingable away from the intermediate frame; the intermediate frame carrying a cosmetic powder support surface or surfaces; and the upper frame carrying a first mirror facing toward the surface or surfaces and the lower frame carrying a second mirror facing toward the support surface. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014132 | INACTIVATION OF BACTERIOPHAGES IN A LIQUID - The present invention relates to inactivation of bacteriophages in a liquid, such as bacterial growth medium, milk and whey. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014133 | Mop Measuring Canister and Systems and Method Therefor - A measurement canister ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014134 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS, CLEANING JIG, AND CLEANING METHOD - The present disclosure provides a cleaning method which enables a cup and a member around the cup to be cleaned thoroughly. In this cleaning method, a cleaning liquid is supplied to a cleaning jig from the upper side of the cleaning jig while rotating the cleaning jig held by a substrate holding unit. The cleaning liquid supplied to the cleaning jig is scattered obliquely upward along an inclined surface of an inclined portion which is provided around the entire circumference of the cleaning jig in the vicinity of the outer circumferential edge of the cleaning jig, thereby cleaning cups. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014135 | METHOD FOR DRYING A SUBSTRATE - A method for drying a workpiece using an apparatus comprising a liquid bath for immersing said workpiece, a deionized water supply for supplying deionized water to said bath, a partially enclosed volume of heated inert gas located above said liquid bath and a heated inert gas supply for supplying heated inert gas. A first holder is used for holding said workpiece in said liquid bath with a vertical orientation between the first holder and said liquid bath and a second holder, comprising a horizontal member, that is able to hold said at least one workpiece in such a way as to substantially prevent said workpiece from sliding along said horizontal member. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014136 | AIR PURGE CLEANING FOR SEMICONDUCTOR POLISHING APPARATUS - Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for cleaning a polishing module of a semiconductor polishing apparatus. Purge air flow can be supplied into the polishing module (e.g., directed towards a polishing unit, a shield, and/or other polishing components) to create turbulence air flow within the polishing module. An auxiliary exhaust can be invoked to exhaust one or more particulates removed from the polishing module by the turbulence air flow. A purge air flow cycle can be performed by cycling the purge air flow and the auxiliary exhaust between on and off states. One or more purge air flow cycles can be performed during a main air flow cycle where laminar air flow is supplied into the polishing module and exhausted using a main exhaust. In this way, one or more particulates can be cleaned from the polishing module. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014137 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS WITH ACIDIC TETRA SODIUM L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N, N-DIACETIC ACID (GLDA) - The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats with a souring composition that acts as both a souring agent and a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with acidic GLDA. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014138 | GAS-LIQUID PHASE TRANSITION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING OF SURFACES IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING - A method and apparatus for cleaning an article in semiconductor manufacturing are provided. The method includes subjecting a first chamber containing the article to a vapor source while controlling a temperature of the article and a temperature of the vapor source such that vapor from the vapor source condenses on a surface of the article to form a liquid film. The method further includes evaporating the liquid film, whereby the evaporating liquid transports contaminants from the surface of the article. Evaporating includes exposing the first chamber to condensing surfaces having a temperature lower than a temperature of the article, whereby the evaporated liquid condenses on the condensing surfaces. The apparatus includes a first chamber for housing the article, a vapor source connected to the first chamber, a temperature controller, and a second chamber connected with the first chamber to collect the vapor evaporated from the article. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014139 | SPRAY LANCE ARRANGEMENT - A two media spray lance and nozzle useful for moistening at least a portion of absorbent material present in a mixer. The nozzle includes a central body with a connecting portion for connecting the nozzle to the two media spray lance for a supply of liquid and gas thereto, and an atomizing portion. The atomizing portion delivers droplets of liquid to the absorbent material present in the mixer to obtain moistened absorbent material. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014140 | INTERNAL BACKWASH SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC POOL AND TANK CLEANER - A self-propelled robotic cleaning apparatus for cleaning a submerged surface of a pool or tank includes a housing defining an interior chamber containing a filter assembly for filtering water flowing through at least one water inlet formed in the base plate. A filter backwash assembly is positioned within the interior chamber and has at least one fluid discharge outlet for providing a pressurized flow of a fluid towards the exterior surface of the filter assembly as a backwash to rinse and dislodge the debris therefrom. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014141 | CLEANING OF HEAT EXCHANGER CORE - An apparatus is described for cleaning the exterior of a furnace heat exchanger that includes a bundle of finned convection or bare radiant tubes heated when in use by the flue gases of a heater furnace. The apparatus comprises a motorised carriage | 2014-01-16 |
20140014142 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device in which an insulating film is filled between patterns etched into a workpiece structure is disclosed. The method includes cleaning etch residues residing between the etched patterns by a first chemical liquid; rinsing the workpiece structure cleaned by the first chemical liquid by a rinse liquid; and coating the workpiece structure rinsed by the rinse liquid with a coating liquid for formation of the insulating film. The cleaning to the coating are carried out within the same processing chamber such that a liquid constantly exists between the patterns of the workpiece structure. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014143 | CONSTRUCTION MAT CLEANING MACHINE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A construction mat cleaning machine and a method of use thereof that do not use water, chemical agents or other aqueous or non-aqueous solvents during the cleaning process. The cleaning machine may be constructed on a semi-trailer so that it is portable between job sites. The cleaning machine conveys the construction mats in a generally horizontal orientation along a path of travel while all the surfaces and within the seams or gaps between the boards of construction mats are cleaned using a series of resilient cleaning rollers. After the cleaning process, the cleaning machine stacks the construction mats in an orderly fashion on the ground when exiting the cleaning machine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014144 | DISHWASHER DOOR MOUNTED DISPENSER ASSEMBLY - A dishwasher includes a dispenser assembly, having a top plate portion and a rear plate portion, mounted to a dishwasher liner through at least one mechanical fastener which projects through the liner, extends freely through the rear plate portion and is secured to the top plate portion. Disposed between the liner and the rear panel portion is a seal, either a flat seal or a radial seal. In addition, a trim member, which can be hinged to the top plate portion or formed as a separate component, is provided about a periphery of the top plate portion and seats upon the liner. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014145 | ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND RELATED DETERGENTLESS WASHING MACHINE - An electrolysis device is disclosed for producing alkaline water from water including an electrolysis vessel, a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a bipolar membrane element, and at least one cation exchangeable membrane within the electrolysis vessel. The bipolar membrane element has a cation exchangeable side and an anion exchangeable side, the cation exchangeable side being closer to the negative electrode than the anion exchangeable side. The at least one cation exchangeable membrane is arranged between the anion exchangeable side of the bipolar membrane element and the positive electrode, so as to define an alkali chamber between the bipolar membrane element and the cation exchangeable membrane. An ionic exchange resin is associated with the vessel, whereby flow of the water though the vessel and the ionic exchange resin produces alkaline water in the alkali chamber. Various options and modifications are possible. A related washing machine such as a dishwasher is also disclosed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014146 | Method and System for Uniformly Applying a Multi-Phase Cleaning Solution to a Substrate - A system for cleaning a substrate includes a carrier and a cleaning station. The carrier is capable of holding the substrate and is movably coupled to a pair of guide tracks extending a length of the system. The cleaning station includes a force applicator and a gate. The force applicator has an applicator length and is operatively coupled to the cleaning station. The force applicator is rotatable and is adjusted to a first height off the surface of the carrier as the substrate is being cleaned. The force applicator has a hollow structure with internal channels and openings dispersed throughout the applicator length to dispense cleaning solution to substrate surface. The gate is affixed to a trailing edge of the force applicator and is set to a second height off the surface of the carrier. The gate includes a gate length that at least spans the applicator length. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014147 | RINSE AID RELEASE DETECTION METHOD - A dishwashing machine configured to detect the presence of rinse aid in fluid in a washing chamber of the dishwashing machine. An electronic controller selects the drying stage of the dishwashing cycle based on whether rinse aid is present. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014148 | SPORTS OR FITNESS TRAINING POLE - A sports or fitness training pole, such as a pole used in Nordic walking, roller skating or skiing, including a pole shaft, a grip fixed to the top end of the pole shaft, and a ring construction fixed to the bottom end of the pole shaft, where the pole shaft includes two curved parts curving in opposite directions. The first curved part is in the central region of the pole and the second curved part is between the first curved part and the grip, and with respect to a straight line passing through the first curved part and the grip, the pole shaft above the first curved part is located on the rear side of the straight line, while the grip is in a forward tilted position with respect to the straight line. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014149 | Ice Rescue Walking Staff - A multifunctional walking staff, to aid in balance and support on an ice surface, and to function as a survival or a rescue tool in the event of breaking through thin ice into water. Secure traction on ice is attained by a metal tip, which may be further pressed onto the ice by a foot peg, serving also as a grapple hook. Secured onto the ice, the staff affords reliable anchorage to an attached rescue line, which is ordinarily stowed in multiple folds therewithin. An adjustable loop is formed integrally with, or adjoined to the rescue line, which loop may be manoeuvred by the staff to facilitate engagement with the rescuee. A buoyant projectile linked to the loop is releasably disposed within a top section of the staff, and is of such weight that it and the loop may jointly be cast the full extent of the rescue line. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014150 | RETRACTABLE TARPAULIN - A retractable shelter is described. In particular embodiments, a tarpaulin includes a conduit with a side wall having first and second inlets and an outlet at one end. A first lift cord may be attached near a lower edge of the tarpaulin, extend through the first set of loops, into the conduit through the first inlet, along the conduit, and then out through the outlet. A second lift cord may likewise extend through the second set of loops, into the conduit, and out through the outlet. One of more lift cords may be tied together, fastened, or braided along their respective lengths. The tarpaulin may include two or more panels equipped with loops, lift cords, conduits, and outlets. In use, the lift cords may be grasped and pulled through the outlet, raising the lower edge of the tarp toward the conduit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014151 | WEATHER DOME | 2014-01-16 |
20140014152 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION STRUCTURE AND ITS USE IN HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - The disclosure provides a thermoelectric conversion structure and its use in heat dissipation device. The thermoelectric conversion structure includes a thermoelectric element, a first electrode and an electrically conductive heat-blocking layer. The thermoelectric element includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first electrode is located at the first end of the thermoelectric element. The electrically conductive heat-blocking layer is between the thermoelectric element and the first electrode. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014153 | THERMOELECTRIC ELECTRICITY GENERATING DEVICE - Provided is a thermoelectric power generating apparatus that can generate power by thermoelectric conversion by efficiently utilizing a temperature difference produced in a thermal energy source. The apparatus | 2014-01-16 |
20140014154 | THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A thermoelectric power generation device includes a substrate and a thermoelectric conversion element formed on one surface of the substrate, the thermoelectric conversion element is formed so that the one surface side is used as a low temperature side, and the thermoelectric power generation device further includes: an electric storage circuit which is formed on other surface of the substrate to store electric energy generated by the thermoelectric conversion element; a first wiring which is a wiring formed on the other surface of the substrate to electrically connect the thermoelectric conversion element and the electric storage circuit to each other; and a heat radiation fin which is disposed above the other surface of the substrate to cover the first wiring in plan view. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014155 | LARGE SCALE GROUND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS - A mounting system for mounting photovoltaic panels, which provides for a quick and easy assembly. The ground mount system for photovoltaic panels includes at least two vertical supports, wherein attached to each vertical support are a T plate connected to a vertical support, a post frame connected to the T plate, and a kicker brace connected between the vertical support and the post frame. The ground mount system may further include a first C-Purlin connected to a first end of the post frame, to a second C-Purlin connected to a second end of the post frame, a purlin tie connected between the first C-Purlin and the second C-Purlin. Panel clamps secure a photovoltaic panel assembly to the mounting system. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014156 | PROCESS FOR MONOLITHIC SERIES CONNECTION OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS OF A SOLAR MODULE AND A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE IMPLEMENTING THIS PROCESS - A method for manufacturing two series-connected photovoltaic cells includes: forming an insulating substrate; forming a stack including; a first conductive layer formed on the substrate; a semiconductor layer comprising a first absorption layer and a second semiconductor layer forming a junction with the first absorption layer; and a second transparent conductive layer, formed on the absorption layer; forming an area dividing the stack into two cells series-connected by an electric path. The forming of said path comprises: forming a first trench all the way to the substrate; forming a second trench all the way to the first conductive layer; and depositing a conductive solution on the first trench and at last a portion of the second trench, so that the solution does not penetrate into the first trench all the way to the first conductive layer and penetrates into the second trench all the way to the first conductive layer. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014157 | SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM USING CROSS-DIVIDER SHADE BOARD AND SENSOR SOLAR PANELS - A solar tracking assembly that incorporates a cross-divider shade board, four sensor solar panels, and a control system to automatically track sunlight. The design of this solar tracking system is very simple and economical, and it can achieve high efficiency in the power generation. The design is simple and economical because the tracking mechanism is by utilizing the same solar panels for sensing sunlight as well as for power generation. Together with a cross-divider shade board, signal wires, and a control system, the four sensor solar panels and additional standard solar panels can be assembled to facilitate automatic sun tracking. No additional electronic devices for sensing are needed other than using the standard solar panels. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014158 | Support Assembly for Supporting Photovoltaic Modules - A support assembly for supporting one or more photovoltaic modules on a support surface is disclosed herein. The support assembly includes (i) a body portion, the body portion including a base portion for accommodating one or more ballasts, the body portion comprising polymer; and (ii) integrated grounding means, the integrated ground means configured to provide integrated grounding between adjacent photovoltaic modules. The support assembly is configured to bridge multiple rows of photovoltaic modules without being directly secured to any other support assembly. Thus the support assembly can be utilized to support a wide variety of different sizes of photovoltaic modules. A mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a support surface, which comprises a plurality of separate support assemblies, is also disclosed herein. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014159 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - A solar collector is provided with a frame that is coupled to a based and configured to rotate about a vertical axis. A main panel assembly is attached to the frame and pivotal about a horizontal axis relative to the frame. The main panel assembly receives sunlight and converts the sunlight into electrical energy. The main panel assembly includes a central panel, and a pair of pivotal inner side panels, where each inner side panel is attached to the central panel. A pair of outer side panels attached to the inner side panels is also provided. Each outer side panel includes photo-voltaic (PV) panels, and a panel surround frame for retaining the PV panels. Each panel surround frame has a horizontal channel member, a pair of upright channel members, and a channel bracket, defining a perimeter. A peripheral edge of each PV panel is captured within the channel members. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014160 | SOLAR MODULE - A solar module having improved photoelectric conversion efficiency is provided. The solar module ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014161 | 3-D Solar Cell Device For Concentrated Photovoltaic Systems - A concentrated photovoltaic device that is capable of generating thermal and electrical energy from solar radiation using a three-dimensional solar cell design structure with no need for a sun-tracking system is provided. The three-dimensional solar cell structure uses liquid cooling to provide maximum energy utilization from both stored thermal and electrical solar energy. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014162 | EFFICIENCY RESTORATION IN A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The electrical output efficiency of a photovoltaic thermal system can be restored from degradation due to light exposure by annealing a photovoltaic thermal cell at an elevated temperature. The elevated temperature at the photovoltaic thermal cell can be provided by redirecting the flow of a heat exchange fluid to bypass a heat exchanger unit. A boiler unit may be employed to provide additional heating of the heat exchange fluid during the anneal. Further, a variable configuration lid can be provided over a front surface of the photovoltaic thermal cell to control ventilation over the front surface. During the anneal, the position of the variable configuration lid can be set so as to trap heat above the front surface and to elevate the anneal temperature further. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014163 | CLIP FASTENER FOR GROUNDING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A module clip for use in grounding a photovoltaic module through electrical connection with a racking assembly on which the photovoltaic module is mountable. The module clip includes upper and lower clip jaws at least partially defining a press-fit channel for press fitting the module clip onto a lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A piercing member on at least one of the upper and lower clip jaws pierces an electrically non-conductive outer layer on the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and contacts an electrically conductive material of the lower flange as the module clip is press fit onto the lower flange. A lead-connecting member of the module clip is used in securing a ground wire to the module clip. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014164 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF SOLAR CELL MODULES - A solar cell array includes a number of solar cell modules, each of the solar cell modules including a frame having a first side extending along a first direction, and a first insertion hole is formed in the first side and extending along the first direction. The solar cell array also includes a connecting structure extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction for connecting two adjacent modules of the solar cell modules, and the connecting structure includes a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion respectively received in the first insertion holes of the two adjacent modules, wherein each of the first insertion holes has a guide portion and an insertion portion, the guide portion bending from the insertion portion to guide the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion into the respective guide portions. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014165 | SOLAR BATTERY SYSTEM AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - Each of solar battery modules includes a rectangular solar battery panel, and a holding member extending from an inner side of the solar battery panel to opposite short sides thereof in a direction parallel to a long side of the solar battery panel. A mount includes rod-like members, to which a row of short-side groups in which sets of short sides of the solar battery panels adjacent to each other are arranged in a direction along the short sides is fitted via the holding members. The holding members are bonded to a rear surface of the solar battery panel. The long side is equal to or longer than 1.3 meters, and the short side is equal to or longer than 0.9 meter. The solar battery panel includes a glass substrate having a total plate thickness of equal to or smaller than 2.5 millimeters. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014166 | SOLAR CELL PANEL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a solar cell module in which the frame is easily assembled, and in which cracking and chipping of protective members used on the front surface side and back surface side of a solar cell panel can be prevented. The present invention is a solar cell module including a solar cell panel ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014167 | ELECTRODE BODY FOR SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE ELECTRODE BODY, AND SOLAR CELL PROVIDED WITH THE ELECTRODE BODY - Disclosed is an electrode body for a solar cell, which is capable of being used as a component of both an organic thin-film solar cell and a dye-sensitized solar cell, and has excellent heat resistance. This electrode body for a solar cell is provided with a substrate with a conductive part at least on the surface and a conductive polymer layer located on the conductive part of the substrate, in which the conductive polymer layer includes: a polymer derived from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of 3,4-disubstituted thiophenes; and an anion as a dopant to the polymer generated from at least one organic non-sulfonate compound having an anion with the molecular weight of 200 or more. Additionally, the density of the conductive polymer layer is in the range of 1.15 to 1.80 g/cm | 2014-01-16 |
20140014168 | ELECTRODE BODY FOR SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE ELECTRODE BODY, AND SOLAR CELL PROVIDED WITH THE ELECTRODE BODY - Disclosed is an electrode body for a solar cell, which is capable of being used as a component of both an organic thin-film solar cell and a dye-sensitized solar cell, and has excellent heat resistance. This electrode body for a solar cell is provided with a substrate with a conductive part at least on the surface and a conductive polymer layer located on the conductive part of the substrate, in which the conductive polymer layer includes: a polymer which is obtained by polymerizing a monomer selected from the group consisting of 3,4-disubstituted thiophenes; and an anion as a dopant to the polymer generated from at least one organic non-sulfonate compound having an anion with the molecular weight of 200 or more. Since the anion of the organic non-sulfonate compound is included as a dopant in the conductive polymer layer, the heat resistance of the conductive polymer layer is improved. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014169 | NANOSTRING MATS, MULTI-JUNCTION DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Semiconductor nanostrings, mats containing semiconductor nanostrings, and devices and modules, such as, solar energy generating modules, including semiconductor nanostrings or mats containing semiconductor nanostrings are described herein. Methods for making multi-layer nanostrings and mats and other devices including multi-layer nanostrings are also described. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014170 | DOUBLE SIDED BARRIER FOR ENCAPSULATING SODA LIME GLASS FOR CIS/CIGS MATERIALS - A method of fabricating a thin film photovoltaic device is provided. The method subjects a soda lime glass substrate having a front side, backside, and edges to a first cleaning process and forms a first coating of silicon dioxide overlying the backside and the edges. The method further subjects the substrate to a second cleaning process and forms a second coating of silicon dioxide overlying the front side and the edges of the substrate. Furthermore, the method includes causing a barrier layer comprising the first coating and the second coating to encapsulate entirely the front side, backside, and edges. The barrier layer includes at least a thickness of oxygen rich silicon dioxide to contain any sodium bearing material within the substrate. Moreover, the method includes forming a thickness of metal material overlying the second coating on the front side followed by an absorber material and window material plus a top electrode. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014171 | HIGH OPTICAL TRANSPARENT TWO-DIMENSIONAL ELECTRONIC CONDUCTING SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING SAME - Hybrid transparent conducting materials are disclosed with combine a polycrystalline film and conductive nanostructures, in which the polycrystalline film is “percolation doped” with the conductive nanostructures. The polycrystalline film preferably is a single atomic layer thickness of polycrystalline graphene, and conductive nanostructures preferably are silver nanowires. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014172 | Thin Film Solar Cell with Ceramic Handling Layer - A solar cell may comprise a stack of thin continuous epitaxial single crystal solar cell layers on a single crystal wafer, and a handling layer on the stack, the handling layer having a waffle-shaped structure with an array of either square or circular apertures, wherein the handling layer includes electrical contacts to the stack. The solar cell may comprise a boundary layer between the stack and the handling layer, the boundary layer being attached to both the stack and the handling layer, and the boundary layer being greater than 10 nanometers thick and parallel to the layers in the stack. The waffle-shaped structure may include perpendicular sets of first and second parallel ridges, wherein at least one of the sets is aligned at a small angle to a cleavage plane of the single crystal wafer. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014173 | Solar Cell and Method for Manufacturing the Same - Provided are a solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, a solar cell for forming a selective emitter structure and a surface texture using dry plasma etching at the same time, and a method for manufacturing the same. The solar cell includes a silicon semiconductor substrate; an emitter doping layer having a surface, which is textured by a texturing process on an upper portion of the silicon semiconductor substrate and selectively doped; an anti-reflective film layer formed on a front of the substrate; a front electrode accessing to the emitter doping layer by penetrating the anti-reflective film layer; and a rear electrode accessing to a rear of the silicon semiconductor substrate. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014174 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL WITH NITROGEN-DOPED CARBON NANOTUBES - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a metal oxide electrode, a counter electrode which faces the metal oxide electrode and an electrolyte arranged between the metal oxide electrode and the counter electrode, wherein the metal oxide electrode comprises a dye located thereon and the electrolyte comprises an electrochemical redox pair. Furthermore, between the metal oxide electrode and the counter electrode, nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) are arranged, which are in electrical contact with the counter electrode. The invention further relates to a method of obtaining electrical energy by means of dye-sensitized solar cells according to the invention and to the use of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes as catalyst in the reaction of an electrochemical redox pair, in particular of the redox pair I | 2014-01-16 |
20140014175 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell element and a solar cell module are disclosed. The solar cell element includes a polycrystalline silicon substrate and an aluminum oxide layer on the p-type semiconductor layer. The polycrystalline silicon substrate includes a p-type semiconductor layer located at the uppermost position. The aluminum oxide layer is primarily amorphous. The solar cell module includes the above-mentioned solar cell element. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014176 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device manufacturing method is disclosed. Methods include manufacturing a photovoltaic cell using nanoimprint technology to define individual cell units of the photovoltaic device. The methods can include providing a substrate; forming a first conductive layer over the substrate; forming first grooves in the first conductive layer using a nanoimprint and etching process; forming an absorption layer over the first conductive layer, the absorption layer filling in the first grooves; forming second grooves in the absorption layer using a nanoimprint process; forming a second conductive layer over the absorption layer, the second conductive layer filling in the second grooves; and forming third grooves in the second conductive layer and the absorption layer, thereby defining a photovoltaic cell unit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014177 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - It is an object of the present invention to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency in a photoelectric conversion device. The photoelectric conversion device according to the present invention uses a polycrystalline semiconductor layer including a plurality of semiconductor particles coupled together as a light-absorbing layer, each of the semiconductor particles including a group I-III-VI compound, each of the semiconductor particles having a higher composition ratio PI of a group I-B element to a group III-B element in a surface portion thereof than that in a central portion thereof. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014178 | SOLAR-CELL SEALANT AND LAMINATED-GLASS INTERLAYER - An object of the present invention is to provide an encapsulant for solar cells, which can improve the load bearing property, and achieve the frameless implementation, the use of inexpensive glass, and the reduction in weight for solar cells. In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide an interlayer film for laminated glass, which is excellent in adhesion to glass, and able to improve the load bearing property of laminated glass. | 2014-01-16 |