06th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090032065 | SYRINGE WASH STATION FOR ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS - An apparatus and method that address carry-over and contamination resulting from incomplete washing/flushing of syringe surfaces routinely exposed to samples and/or reagents. Specifically, the apparatus and method provide for washing the interior of a syringe barrel as well as interior and exterior surfaces of a syringe needle. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032066 | Dishwasher With Spray Apparatus - A dishwasher having a crockery basket for holding items to be washed and a spray apparatus including a first contoured body portion having a first edge, a second contoured body portion having a second edge which corresponds to the first edge wherein the first contoured body portion is joined to the second contoured body portion to form a fluid-tight hollow space therebetween and a joining seam member, with the first contoured body portion and the second contoured body portion being joined together using the joining seam member. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032067 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - After the rinsing processing is completed, the rotation speed of the substrate is reduced from 600 rpm to 10 rpm to form a puddle-like DIW liquid film. After the supply of DIW is stopped, the control unit waits for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) so that the film thickness t | 2009-02-05 |
20090032068 | SINGLE WAFER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES USING AN INERT GAS AIR-KNIFE - In one aspect, a method is provided. The method comprises forming a meniscus at an interface between a substrate and a fluid surface by moving the substrate through the fluid; shortening the meniscus by applying an air knife to the meniscus at the interface between the substrate and the fluid surface; and Marangoni drying the substrate by applying a drying vapor to the shortened meniscus. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032069 | NON-AQUEOUS COATING REMOVAL COMPOSITION - A coating removal composition comprising: A) at least 50% wt of the total composition comprising one or more of non-ionic surfactants and/or anionic surfactants; B) an inorganic base; C) an optional component of one or more multi-functional alcohols, different from A); D) an optional component of one or more tertiary amines; and optionally, E) chelating agents, viscosity modifiers, surfactants different from A)-D), and mixtures thereof; the composition comprising less than 20 wt % water. The coating removal compositions are useful in stripping coatings from substrate surfaces and may be formulated to be essentially free (or, desirably, entirely free) of water and organic solvents classified as volatile organic compounds or HAPS. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032070 | Single-chamber apparatus for precision cleaning and drying of flat objects - A single-chamber type cleaning-drying apparatus for flat objects, such as semiconductor wafers, wherein cleaning is carried out by impinging both sides of the wafer, which rotates at a relatively low speed, with jets of a washing liquid and wherein subsequent drying is carried out in the same chamber by increasing the rotation speed of the wafer and supplying isopropyl-alcohol (IPA) mist onto the wafer from the top of the chamber. After the IPA forms a solution with the residue of water on the wafer, the drying process is accelerated by supplying gaseous nitrogen through nozzles arranged on both sides of the wafer he coaxially with the wafer center. As a result, the IPA-water solution quickly evaporates without leaving traces of water drops on the dried surface. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032071 | LID FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A lid for a semiconductor device processing apparatus is provided. The lid comprises a cover having an opening and a wall formed around the opening, the wall adapted to prevent fluid present on the lid from entering a body of the processing apparatus through the opening, and one or more cover edges including one or more edge walls; an outer door adapted to prevent fluid from entering the body of the processing apparatus through the opening of the cover, wherein the outer door interfaces with the wall formed around the opening and the one or more edge walls; and an inner door coupled to the outer door and adapted to prevent fluid from exiting the body of the processing apparatus through the opening of the cover. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032072 | Compact Washing Flume System - The present invention discloses a washer for washing produce such as potatoes. In one aspect, a debris removal section removes debris, such as rocks, and a sloped serpentine flume is used to gravity feed the produce through a serpentine flow path to remove the surface dirt and loosen any embedded dirt. The produce can be optionally routed to a spray washer to remove embedded dirt. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032073 | Cleaning Head - In order to deliver supplies of liquid for irrigation of a cleaning head, a turnable part of the cleaning head housing and a nozzle hub ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032074 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device having a handle, the handle having a cleaning pad assembly capable of pivoting between a cleaning position and a rinsing position. The handle of the cleaning device may further comprise a conduit for directing the flow of a liquid from a liquid input to a liquid output, the liquid output being capable of direction either though the cleaning pad to wet the cleaning pad or at a surface to rinse a surface. The cleaning device may further comprise a valve, the valve being operable to control the flow of water through the handle. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032075 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID CHEMICAL DELIVERY - In a first aspect, an apparatus for chemical delivery to a scrubber is provided. The apparatus comprises: a liquid delivery module comprising: a first input adapted to receive a first input flow of a dilutant; a second input adapted to receive a second input flow of a chemistry; one or more flow couplers coupled to the first input and the second input, and adapted to combine the first input flow and the second input flow into a combined flow; a mixing element coupled to the one or more flow couplers, and adapted to mix the combined flow such that a homogeneity of the combined flow is increased; a flow splitter coupled to the mixing element and adapted to generate at least a first output flow and a second output flow from the combined flow; a first output coupled to the flow splitter and adapted to direct the first output flow toward a first scrubber dispensing element; and a second output coupled to the flow splitter and adapted to direct the second output flow toward a second scrubber dispensing element. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032076 | COMBINED SUNSHADE AND HEATER WITH LIGHT - There is disclosed a combination of a sunshade and a terrace heater with light | 2009-02-05 |
20090032077 | Cane with attachments - An apparatus for use by one of elderly persons and those persons with physical limitations requiring assistance in walking. The apparatus comprises a cane member having a predetermined shape and formed of a predetermined material. A claw gripper is disposed on a bottom portion of the cane member and a squeeze grip member is engageable with the claw gripper and is disposed on an upper portion of the cane member for controlling the claw gripper. A pulley arrangement is engageable with the squeeze grip member on a first end thereof and with the claw gripper on a second end thereof for activating the claw gripper when such squeeze grip member is squeezed. A magnet member is engageable with one of a bottom portion of the cane member and a bottom portion of the claw gripper for use in picking up magnetized items. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032078 | COLLAPSIBLE WALKWAY COVER SYSTEM - A walkway cover system for covering a walkway to prevent snow and ice from accumulating thereon. The walkway cover system includes a collapsible walkway cover unit comprising a frame including a series of relatively rigid frame members, a series of flexible battens operatively connecting the frame members, and a cover member of a flexible sheet material. Each of the frame members forms a continuous loop including an elongated, straight base portion provided to extend substantially transverse the walkway and a slanted top portion disposed opposite the base portion. The cover member is attached to the frame so as to cover the slanted top portions of the frame members and form an enclosed passage through the frame. The collapsible walkway cover unit is convertible between an expanded operative state provided to be placed over the walkway and a collapsible state provided for storing when not in use. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032079 | Framework of Frame Tent - The present invention relates to a framework of foldable frame tent, which is comprised of roof braces and relieving braces, wherein said roof brace includes the first brace and the second brace abutted together in pivoting connection, in which one end of the first brace is pivoted on the pivoting hub at the central top, and another end of the second brace is pivoted on the pole; and in the same way, said relieving brace also includes the first and the second relieving braces abutted together in pivoting connection, one end of the first relieving brace is pivoted on the middle portion of the first brace, the middle portion of the second relieving brace is pivoted on the middle portion the second brace together, and another end of the second relieving brace is pivoted on the pole. Due to adding a pair of draw-bars on the both sides of the roof brace or the relieving brace, the roof staying mechanism provided by the present invention has more powerful supporting intention, and more uniform load distribution, meanwhile the service life of the framework can be greatly prolonged. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032080 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A compact, high-performance thermoelectric conversion module includes a laminate having a plurality of insulating layers, p-type thermoelectric semiconductors and n-type thermoelectric semiconductors formed by a technique for manufacturing a multilayer circuit board, particularly a technique for forming a via-conductor. Pairs of the p-type thermoelectric semiconductors and the n-type thermoelectric semiconductors are electrically connected to each other in series through p-n connection conductors to define thermoelectric conversion element pairs. The thermoelectric conversion element pairs are connected in series through, for example, series wiring conductors. The thermoelectric semiconductors each have a plurality of portions in which the peak temperatures of thermoelectric figures of merit are different from each other. These portions are distributed in the stacking direction of the laminate. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032081 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - With the method for manufacturing the solar cell module according to the present embodiment, the width W | 2009-02-05 |
20090032082 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS - System, methods and apparatus for coupling photovoltaic arrays are disclosed. The apparatus may include a first input adapted to couple to a neutral line of a first photovoltaic array; a second input adapted to couple to a neutral line of a second photovoltaic array; a contactor configured to switchably couple the neutral line of a first photovoltaic array to the a neutral line of a second photovoltaic array, the contactor being controllable by an electric control signal; and a control input adapted to couple the switch to a remotely located controller so as to enable the controller to control the first switch by sending the electric control signal. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032083 | Solar Collection Device - Solar collection devices make use of (a) an absorption body including luminescent material and (b) photovoltaic (PV) cells placed at the edges of the absorption body. The luminescent material absorbs solar radiation and generates luminescent radiation of a different wavelength. The PV cells receive the luminescent radiation and convert it into electrical energy. The devices have one or more of the following characteristics:—(a) the luminescent material is such that part of the radiation is converted into electrical energy and part of the radiation is transmitted; (b) the PV cells are bifacial, i.e. will generate electricity in response to radiation from both sides; (c) the PV cells have electrodes which do not lie between the PV cell and the luminescent body; and (d) the constitution and/or dimensions of the PV cells and/or of the luminescent body are selected so as to provide a desired result, e.g. a desired spatial variation in the generation of luminescent radiation, a desired spatial variation in the ratio of absorption to transmission, or more uniform generation of current in the different PV cells. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032084 | OPTIMIZATION OF GROUND COVERAGE OF TERRESTRIAL SOLAR ARRAY SYSTEM - A concentrator photovoltaic solar cell array for terrestrial use for generating electrical power from solar radiation including a central support which is rotatable about its central longitudinal axis, a support frame carried by, and rotatable with respect to, the central support about an axis orthogonal to said central longitudinal axis, and a solar array mounted on the support frame. The solar cell array includes a plurality of Fresnel concentrator lenses and multijunction III-V compound semiconductor solar cells each producing in excess of 10 watts of DC power. An actuator is provided for rotating the central support and the support frame so that the solar cell array is maintained substantially orthogonal to the rays of the sun as the sun traverses the sky. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032085 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AC ELECTRIC POWER FROM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A light distribution system is used in a method for converting solar or artificial light into AC electricity by collecting, concentrating and time-sharing light to a number of photovoltaic cells. The cells are arranged in an array arranged such that the beam traverses relative to the photovoltaic cells so as to fall repeatedly on each of the cells as the drive arrangement causes movement of a light deflecting member. The cells are arranged in pairs connected to a primary winding of a transformer by a resonant circuit for delivering from the transformer the AC power supply substantially in a sinusoidal waveform. The movement can be in a single direction or reciprocating. The transformer can be connected to a power grid and the movement synchronized to the frequency and phase of the grid by an optical or radio link. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032086 | TERRESTRIAL SOLAR ARRAY INCLUDING A RIGID SUPPORT FRAME - A concentrator photovoltaic solar cell array system includes a central support mountable on a surface and a solar cell array including triple junction III-V semiconductor compound solar cell receivers and a support frame coupled to the solar cell array and carried by, and rotatable with respect to, the central support about an axis orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis. The support frame can include (i) a first frame assembly coupled to the solar cell array and (ii) a second frame assembly coupled to the first frame assembly arranged to increase the rigidity thereof. The system also has an actuator for rotating the central support and the support frame as well as pivoting the support frame so as to adjust its angle with respect to the earth's surface, so that the solar cell array is maintained substantially orthogonal to the rays from the sun as the sun traverses the sky. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032087 | Manufacturing processes for light concentrating solar module - Solar module manufacturing methods for manufacturing a light concentrating solar module including photovoltaic (PV) cells. The method includes applying an interconnect material to a flexible electrical backplane having preformed conductive interconnect circuitry to form interconnect attachments. The method aligns an array of back contact PV cells with the interconnect attachments. Conductive pathways are formed between the PV cells and the conductive interconnects of the flexible electrical backplane. The method includes providing a light concentrating layer between PV cells that are spaced apart. The method applies an encapsulant material to fill spaces formed between the PV cells and the flexible electrical backplane to form a solar cell subassembly, which is incorporated into the light concentrating solar module. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032088 | Sealants for Solar Energy Concentrators and Similar Equipment - This invention increases the longevity and performance of solar concentrators, optical switches; and reflection, illumination, and projection equipment in general. To achieve long lifetimes this equipment is sealed to prevent egress of internal lubricant or ingress of undesirable fluids. The rotational elements are sealed to increase their abrasion resistance. Many plastic materials if not sealed as taught in the instant invention are vulnerable to UV degradation, static dust attraction, poor weatherability, and ineffective abrasion resistance resulting in damage in the field and during cleaning. This invention improves the above optical equipment by sealing them with a tough, thin, transparent film. Even in equipment with no internal lubricant, tailored sealants as described in the instant invention can improve the performance of the mirrored elements, Fresnel lenses, and parabolic reflectors. For all the devices, the sealant of the instant invention hardens the surface to prevent scratching, and furthermore can be tailored to be an anti-fogant to keep water vapor off. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032089 | Solar tracker having louver frames - A solar tracker does not need to stand high. The solar tracker has a strong structure and a stable center of gravity for tracking sunlight. Thus, the solar tracker does not need a foundation to be connected for standing upon. And the solar tracker is fit to be used on a bare ground or roof with a low cost. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032090 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A TERRESTRIAL SOLAR ARRAY INCLUDING A RIGID SUPPORT FRAME - A method for assembling a concentrator photovoltaic solar cell array system for producing energy from the sun includes installing a foundation on a surface and coupling a central support to the foundation. A cross member is coupled to the central support and one or more inclined arms are coupled to the cross member and the central support. A support frame, which includes a first frame assembly arranged to couple to one or more solar cell subarrays, is coupled to the cross member. One or more solar cell subarrays are coupled to the first frame assembly thereby forming a solar cell array, wherein each solar cell subarray includes a plurality of triple junction III-V semiconductor compound solar cell receivers. To enable rotation of at least a portion of the central support coupled to the support frame, an actuator is installed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032091 | Solar cell - A solar cell comprises a substrate with a p-n junction formed therein. A buffer layer is formed on the substrate, wherein the buffer layer has a plurality of grooves formed therein. The material for forming the buffer layer includes silicon oxide, nitride, oxynitride or the combination thereof. The buffer layer is formed by sputtering method. Metal layers are formed onto the buffer layer and filled into the grooves. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032092 | Solar Cell Receiver Having An Insulated Bypass Diode - A solar cell receiver comprising a solar cell and a diode mounted on a board, the receiver being provided with a connector for electrically connecting to adjacent receivers. The diode is connected in parallel with the solar cell, for reverse biasing the diode against conductivity during operation of the solar cell in generating solar energy, and the diode is operative to provide a current by-passing the solar cell when the solar cell is damaged or shadowed. The diode has a pair of electrical connector terminals for electrical connection to the solar cell. The connector is constituted by an insulating housing which defines a pair of apertures separated by an insulating wall. A respective electrical connector is positioned in each of the apertures. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032093 | Solar Cell Receiver Having An Insulated Bypass Diode - A solar cell receiver comprising a solar cell having one or more III-V compound semiconductor layers, a diode coupled in parallel with the solar cell and operable to be forward-biased in instances when the solar cell is not generating above a threshold voltage, a coating substantially encapsulating the diode, an undercoating that substantially eliminates any air gap between the anode and cathode of the diode, and a connector adapted to couple to other solar cell receivers. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032094 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A light absorbing layer | 2009-02-05 |
20090032095 | Semiconductor Component And Method For Producing It and Use for It - The invention relates to a method for the production of a semiconductor component having at least one optically reflective surface in which a silicon wafer, which has an etchable dielectric layer at least in regions on at least one of its surfaces, is provided with a silicon-containing masking layer in order to screen against fluid media. In addition a layer comprising aluminium is deposited on the masking layer and subsequently a thermal treatment of the semiconductor component is undertaken, the result being dissolving of the silicon in the aluminium. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding semiconductor component made of a silicon wafer having at least one optically reflective surface. Semiconductor components of this type are used in particular as solar cells. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032096 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THIN-FILM DEVICE, AND DEVICES PRODUCED BY THE PROCESS - In a process for producing a thin-film device having an inorganic film formed over a resin-based substrate, a thermal-buffer layer is formed over a substrate which contains a resin material as a main component, and a light-cutting layer is formed over the thermal-buffer layer, where the light-cutting layer prevents damage from short-wavelength light to the substrate by reducing the proportion of the short-wavelength light which reaches the substrate. Thereafter, a non-monocrystalline film which is to be annealed is formed over the light-cutting layer, where the non-monocrystalline film transmits the short-wavelength light to such a degree that the short-wavelength light can damage the substrate. Then, an inorganic film is formed by irradiating the non-monocrystalline film with the short-wavelength light so as to anneal the non-monocrystalline film. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032097 | Enhancement of dye-sensitized solar cells using colloidal metal nanoparticles - Plasmon enhancement of a dye-stained matrix for use in a photovoltaic cell. The matrix includes nanoparticles of a charge accepting semiconductor; a sensitizer coating the charge accepting semiconductor; and metal nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance. Another aspect of the invention relates to a plasmon-enhanced photovoltaic cell. The solar photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of nanoparticles of charge accepting semiconductor; a coating of sensitizer on the plurality of nanoparticles of charge accepting semiconductor; and a plurality of metal nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance in communication with the sensitizer coating. An additional aspect relates to a method of making plasmon-enhanced material suitable for use in a photovoltaic cell. The steps include providing a charge accepting semiconductor; sintering the charge accepting semiconductor such as metal oxide; coating the charge accepting semiconductor with sensitizer; providing metal nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance; and coating the charge accepting semiconductor with metal nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032098 | Photovoltaic device having multilayer antireflective layer supported by front substrate - In certain embodiments of this invention, an improved multilayer anti-reflection (AR) coating is provided on the exterior surface of the front glass substrate of a photovoltaic device. This AR coating functions to reduce reflection of desirable wavelengths from the front glass substrate, thereby allowing more light within the desirable solar spectrum to pass through the incident glass substrate and reach the photovoltaic semiconductor film so that the photovoltaic device can operate more efficiently. Also, the AR coating can reduce the amount of undesirable light (e.g., at least some IR and/or UV radiation) which reaches the semiconductor film of the device. In certain example embodiments, the multilayer AR coating includes a plurality of pairs of alternating high refractive index and low refractive index layers. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032099 | SOLAR CELL WITH FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - An exemplary solar cell includes a flexible substrate, a back metal contact layer, a P-type semiconductor layer, a P-N junction layer, an N-type semiconductor layer, and a front metal contact layer. The substrate is made of polymer. The back metal contact layer is formed on the substrate. The P-type semiconductor layer is formed on the back metal contact layer. The P-N junction layer is formed on the P-type semiconductor layer. The N-type semiconductor layer is formed on a P-N junction layer. The front metal contact layer is formed on the N-type semiconductor layer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032100 | Position adjustable awning equipped with solar cell plates thereon - An awning, equipped with pluralities of solar cell plates, is provided. The solar cell plates mounted awning can manually be positioned to follow the movement of the sun. The awning is comprised of a square metal frame that has multiple square sectional divisions. Solar cell plates are put on each division. Two wheels that rotate-ably attached on each corner of the upper end of the awning, two rails that are fixed to a part of wall above a window and two telescopic supporting arms connected both sides of the awing and the wall enables the awning to change the position according to movement of the sun. The owner of the house, who installed the awning, can enjoy the sunset outside the window while the awning absorbs the last of the sunlight to provide electricity for the appliances inside the room. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032101 | ENCAPSULANT MATERIALS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES - Compositions suitable for use as encapsulants are described. The inventive compositions include a high molecular weight polymeric material, a curing agent, an inorganic compound, and a coupling agent. Optional elements include adhesion promoting agents, colorants, antioxidants, and UV absorbers. The compositions have desirable diffusivity properties, making them suitable for use in devices in which a substantial blocking of moisture ingress is desired, such as photovoltaic (PV) modules. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032102 | Light collection device - A light collection device assembled with a light-processing unit comprises a fresnel lens unit, an anti-reflection layer and a light-processing unit. The fresnel lens unit has a light-incident surface and a light-emitting surface. The light-processing unit is positioned with the light-emitting surface for transmitting or converting a light emitted from the fresnel lens unit. The anti-reflection layer is mounted or formed on the light-incident surface of the fresnel lens unit. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032103 | Condensing Type Solar Cell Apparatus - A concentrating solar cell apparatus is disclosed, comprising a concentrating assembly, a solar cell assembly and a heat dissipation assembly. The concentrating assembly concentrates light rays in a large area on a focus by the well-known concentrating theory of concave mirror. The solar cell assembly is composed of plurality of quadrate solar cell pieces and is mounted on side surfaces of a support, said support being closely connected with the solar cell pieces and a parabolic base, so as to form a heat conducing path and compose the heat dissipation assembly, so that a great deal of heat received by the solar cell pieces is dispersed via the heat conducing path, and the purposes of concentrating light in a desired super-high rate and dissipating heat in time is therefore realized. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032104 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL HAVING IMPROVED ENERGY CONVERSION EFFICIENCY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell with increased energy conversion efficiency, and a method of fabricating the same. The dye-sensitized solar cell is provided with a semiconductor electrode layer including hollow-shaped semiconductor particles and a dye layer adsorbed on the surface of the semiconductor electrode layer, and the dye layer is adsorbed on the outer and inner surfaces of the semiconductor particles. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032105 | Electrolyte Composition for Photoelectric Converter and Photoelectric Converter Using Same - Disclosed is an electrolyte composition for photoelectric converters which contains a redox electrolyte pair, a room temperature molten salt and a nonionic organic solvent. This electrolyte composition for photoelectric converters is used as a charge-transporting layer in a photoelectric converter wherein a conductive support having a layer containing a dye-sensitized semiconductor and another conductive support having a counter electrode are arranged opposite to each other at a certain distance and a charge-transporting layer is sandwiched between the supports. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032106 | N-type conjugated materials based on 2-vinyl-4,5-dicyanoimidazoles and their use in organic photovoltaics - There is provided novel n-type conjugated compounds based on 2-vinyl-4,5-dicyanoimidazole moieties conjugated via the vinyl group to an aromatic moiety. Also provided are thin films and photovoltaics comprising the novel compounds, as well as methods of synthesizing the compounds. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032107 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELL USING CONDUCTIVE POLYMER TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an organic solar cell made of a transparent conductive polymer electrode and a fabricating method thereof. An anode electrode is formed on a substrate, a photoactive layer is formed on the anode electrode, and a cathode electrode is then formed on the photoactive layer. The anode electrode is formed by stacking conductive polymer particles by an electrostatic spray printing method, and a micro pattern is formed on the substrate before forming the anode electrode. The micro pattern is formed by hot embossing, the photoactive layer is formed by gravure printing or spin coating, and the cathode electrode is formed by screen print or evaporation deposition. A series of processes for fabricating an organic solar cell is performed using a roll-to-roll process. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032108 | FORMATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC ABSORBER LAYERS ON FOIL SUBSTRATES - An absorber layer of a photovoltaic device may be formed on an aluminum or metallized polymer foil substrate. A nascent absorber layer containing one or more elements of group IB and one or more elements of group IIIA is formed on the substrate. The nascent absorber layer and/or substrate is then rapidly heated from an ambient temperature to an average plateau temperature range of between about 200° C. and about 600° C. and maintained in the average plateau temperature range 1 to 30 minutes after which the temperature is reduced. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032109 | CIS BASED THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The tin-free air side of each of float-processed soda-lime float glass substrates is quickly and accurately distinguished, and the substrates are arranged, with the air sides facing upward. CIS based thin-film photo voltaic devices are formed on the air sides to improve conversion efficiency and yield and reduce production cost. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032110 | FLOW-THROUGH SANDWICH CORE STRUCTURE AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAME - Methods and apparatus for transmitting a fluid through the core of a metal sandwich structure. Improved metal sandwich sheet structures include a formed metal core that is brazed, welded, or bonded to two outer flat metal sheets at a series of interleaving surface regions. The inventor has recognized that fluids (e.g., liquid and/or gaseous substances) can be transmitted through the cavities of these structures in order to accomplish thermal conduction or as a means of servicing particular regions of a building, vehicle, device, or other work of construction. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032111 | FLUID MIXING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fluid mixing device is described that is suitable for use in an analyte detection system. For example, intersecting fluid passageways having flow cross-sections are described. One or more of the fluid passageways can have one or more fluid mixing chambers, and the fluid mixing chamber(s) can have a wider cross-section than other portions of the fluid passageways. A mixing fluid can be introduced into a flow of main fluid at an intersection between fluid passageways, and fluid flow can be regulated by flow regulating devices or valves that are operatively associated with the fluid passageways. A controller can control fluid movement, for example, by controlling the valves. Fluid mixing can be facilitated by disruption of laminar flow. Turbulent flow can be introduced by the shape or width or position of fluid mixing chamber(s). | 2009-02-05 |
20090032112 | Methods of Packaging Valve Chips and Related Valve Assemblies - A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032113 | FLAMELESS RELIEF VALVE - A relief valve for use with a conduit includes a housing attached to the conduit and an engagement member slidably disposed within the housing and movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The engagement member pierces the conduit when moved from the retracted position to the extended position. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032114 | EXTERNAL WATER SHUTOFF - The present subject matter relates to controlling water sources external to a structure and more particularly to an external water shutoff. One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an apparatus having an electrically operable valve placed on a water supply line internal to a structure between a location where the water supply line enters the structure and a location where the water supply line exits the structure, an auto-drain valve, and means for controlling the electrically operable valve, wherein the means for controlling is external to the structure, further wherein the means for controlling the electrically operable valve is communicatively connected to the electrically operable valve external to the structure. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032115 | VACUUM THERMAL INSULATING VALVE - The present invention provides a vacuum thermal insulating valve that may be used at high temperature in gas supply systems or gas exhaust systems, and also may be made substantially small and compact in size owing to its excellent thermal insulating performance. With a vacuum thermal insulating valve comprising a valve equipped with a valve body and an actuator, and a vacuum thermal insulating box that houses the valve, the afore-mentioned vacuum thermal insulating box S is formed by a square-shaped lower vacuum jacket S | 2009-02-05 |
20090032116 | Ball Check Valve Assembly for Hydraulic Control Circuit - A fluid distribution control element for use in a ball check valve assembly having a valve housing defining a valve chamber and a first inlet opening spaced from a second inlet opening. The control element is arranged inside the valve housing to transition along a substantially linear path of displacement. The control element includes first and second obstruction elements each being configured to respectively fluidly seal the first and second inlet openings. The control element also includes a web portion, having a web length, which secures the first obstruction element to the second obstruction element. The web length is configured to restrict one of the first and second obstruction elements from sealing a respective inlet opening when the other obstruction element is sealing the other respective inlet opening. The web length is further configured to minimize the seat-to-seat distance the control element must travel along the linear path of displacement. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032117 | FLOW RATE CONTROL VALVE - In a pressure compensation type flow rate control valve, overshoot of a flow rate when an upstream pressure is abruptly increased is suppressed. A first variable orifice | 2009-02-05 |
20090032118 | CHECK VALVES WITH HINGE SHAFTS RETAINED BY BUSHINGS - Methods and apparatus are provided for retaining a hinge shaft of a check valve with a bushing. The check valve includes a valve body defining a flow passage therethrough; a hinge shaft; a bushing coupling the hinge shaft to the valve body; a pin secured to the valve body and engaging the bushing; and a closure element pivotally mounted on the hinge shaft for opening and closing the flow passage. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032119 | CHECK VALVES WITH HINGE SHAFTS RETAINED BY WELDING - Methods and apparatus are provided for retaining a hinge shaft of a check valve with a bushing. The check valve includes a valve body defining a flow passage therethrough; a hinge shaft; a bushing coupled to the valve body and welded to the hinge shaft; and a closure element pivotally mounted on the hinge shaft for opening and closing the flow passage. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032120 | CHECK VALVES WITH HINGE SHAFTS RETAINED BY LOCKING PINS - A check valve includes a valve body defining a flow passage therethrough; a hinge shaft mounted on the valve body; a closure element pivotally mounted on the hinge shaft for opening and closing the flow passage; and a pin secured to the valve body and received by the hinge shaft. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032121 | Check Valve - A check valve having two opposing springs to hold a ball or stopper a pre-determined distance from the valve seat so that the ball or stopper seats against the valve seat only under backflow pressure. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032122 | Check Valve Structure for Use in Pump of Hydraulic Cylinder - A check valve for use in pump of hydraulic cylinder comprises a check valve including a tubular member disposed therein and having a sheath member received therein, a pump including a chamber provided in an output pipe thereof for receiving the check valve, wherein the tubular member is constructed in the form of a hollow cylinder and includes a sealing sleeve fitted therearound, and includes an oil seal mounted on the front end thereof for the engagement with a hollow screw element in the chamber; the sheath member is comprised of a hollow cap member, a first spring element, a ball, a hollow disc element which are placed into the tubular member in turn, and a second spring element. By using the disc element and the second spring element, the tubular member may be fixed in the chamber, and by way of the screw element, the tubular member is enclosed in the chamber. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032123 | Check Valve - A check valve having a piston-like ball or stopper a pre-determined distance from the valve seat so that the ball or stopper seats against the valve seat only under backflow pressure. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032124 | Microfluidic Device Including Displaceable Material Trap, and System - A microfluidic device is provided that can include an input liquid-containment feature. The microfluidic device can include an overflow channel in fluid communication with the input liquid-containment feature. The microfluidic device can include a fluid capture appendix in fluid communication with the overflow channel. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032125 | VACUUM GENERATING UNIT - An ejector functioning as a vacuum generating mechanism is disposed in a main body constituting a vacuum generating unit, and an atmospheric air introducing valve is disposed between the ejector and a vacuum port. The atmospheric air introducing valve is brought into a valve closed state at times when a negative pressure is generated by the ejector under a condition in which a workpiece is held by the negative pressure generated by the ejector, whereby communication between the vacuum port and the atmosphere is blocked. On the other hand, at times when the vacuum is broken, in which the negative pressure state of the vacuum port is released, the atmospheric air introducing valve is brought into a valve open state, whereby the vacuum port communicates with the atmosphere. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032126 | Pneumatic System for Residential Use - The present invention relates to a Pneumatic System that can be employed within the residential environment. The system includes both a section mode and a pressure mode. Both of these modes, in turn, have both a low and a high pressure range. A variety of applications are disclosed for use in conjunction with the various modes of the system. These various applications are described in greater detail hereinafter. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032127 | DECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND INORGANIC POROUS BODY - A decompression apparatus has an exhaust mechanism for decompressing a vacuum chamber. The exhaust mechanism has a main exhaust passage one end of which is connected to the vacuum chamber and the other end of which is connected to a vacuum pump, a first valve disposed in the main exhaust passage; a slow exhaust passage one end of which is connected to the vacuum chamber directly or via part of the main exhaust passage and the other end of which is connected to the vacuum pump directly or via part of the main exhaust passage, a cylindrical inorganic porous body disposed in the slow exhaust passage so that a gap is formed between the inorganic porous body and the inner surface of the slow exhaust passage, and a second valve disposed in the slow exhaust passage. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032128 | VALVE CARTRIDGE WITH ISOLATED FRICTION AND CARTRIDGE LOADS - A one-handle valve cartridge includes a spring that isolates frictional forces between dynamic sealing elements in the valve cartridge and loads applied to the valve cartridge and transmitted to the dynamic sealing elements from an actuating mechanism of the valve cartridge. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032129 | AUTOMATIC FOUR-PORT SELECTOR VALVE - Provided is an automatic four-port selector valve which is capable of controlling a variation in static pressure and a variation in flow rate induced in the switching of air or gas flow passages so that they are within tolerant accuracies, which is further capable of controlling a saliently appearing variation in pressure difference in a clean temperature-controlled/humidity-controlled air supply apparatus, a dry air supply apparatus, etc., so that it is within tolerant accuracy and which is also improved in airtightness and heat-insulating performance, and the present automatic selector valves includes a box body having a space portion inside it, framed partition plates for separating said space portion into four small rooms, the framed partition plates having an opening portion each, plate-shaped turnable valve bodies for opening or closing the opening portions of said framed partition plates, an inflow port for letting a gas flow in through it in any instance, an inflow/outflow port ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032130 | Fluid flow amplifier - A by-pass fluid flow amplifier which contains a primary nozzle and a primary profile for discharging compressed air into a conduit of the air amplifier and entraining ambient air in the process. A secondary nozzle and a secondary profile for discharging compressed air into the conduit of the air amplifier towards the rear that assists the primary nozzle such as to allow consistent fluid wall attachment of the compressed air and the entrained air caused by the primary nozzle and the primary profile. The secondary nozzle increases the total flow of the amplifier and prohibits the total flow from traveling towards the center of the conduit where flow reversal and turbulence are likely to occur. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032131 | Flexible and Extendable Hose for Holding Tank Drainage - A flexible collapsible corrugated sewer hose has a collapsible and expandable corrugated section providing durability, a tight bend radius and a relatively small collapse ratio. An expansion of the corrugations permits convenient manipulation and installation of the sewer hose having a self supporting structure and crush resistance without helical reinforcement. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032132 | Dyeing Process on a Woven Product for the Purpose of Faded Effects Comprising an Application of Mordant Before Weaving, the Dyeing Being Deferred Until After Weaving - The invention relates to a dyeing or mordant process preferably for the purpose of obtaining faded effects on woven products or garments, characterized in that the mordant is applied to the warp yarn (or conversely the weft yarn) before the weaving, while the weft yarn (or conversely the warp yarn) constitutes the resist, and in that the dyeing is deferred until after the weaving. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032133 | GAS CHARGING DEVICE, GAS CHARGING METHOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GAS EJECTION DEVICE - A gas charging device includes a housing section ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032134 | Fluid dispenser assembly - The present invention is directed toward a cost effective method for filling a dispenser assembly using a high speed filling apparatus. A partially pre-assembled dispenser assembly that includes an end cap, an outer casing, and an inner fluid receiving body is placed directly onto a filling apparatus. The partially pre-assembled dispenser assembly is filled with a fluid material through an opening in the inner fluid receiving body. The inner fluid receiving body is then sealed so as to provide a fully assembled and filled dispenser assembly. The ability to provide dispensers in a pre-assembled form, combined with the compatibility of the fluid dispensers with industrial high speed filling machines, reduces the overall filling costs to the cosmetic company, as well as the cost to the consumer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032135 | Fuel Supply method and fuel supply device - In order to enable fuel to be sufficiently supplied to a mobile object without requiring a power source outside the mobile object, a compressor is driven by power supplied from a fuel cell vehicle, and hydrogen emitted to gas piping from a pressure accumulator is supplied to a high-pressure hydrogen tank of the fuel cell vehicle side, in a method for supplying the hydrogen as a fuel gas to the high-pressure hydrogen tank mounted on the fuel cell vehicle from the pressure accumulator of the hydrogen station. A power-supplying operation required for driving the compressor is performed by at least a secondary battery or a fuel cell. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032136 | Brake Flush Machine - A fluid-distribution system includes a plurality of fluid-distribution nodes with three-way ports attached to bleed/flush lines and alternate ports attached to vacuum lines. A first pump is used to draw new brake fluid from a new fluid container, push it through the manifold and ports, and through the bleed/flush lines. Fluid flow through the ports is selectively controlled by a computing device. In this manner, a vehicle's brake system including individual brake lines and ABS systems, may be flushed in a prescribed sequence. The vacuum lines are connected to a second pump via alternate ports of the sequential control valve manifold and may be used evacuated air and contaminated brake fluid from the vehicle's bleeder valves or master cylinder. Additionally, the bleed/flush lines may be connected to the alternate ports during priming or purging of the system. This also facilitates storage of the bleed lines as it prevents brake fluid from spilling and prevents air from entering the system. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032137 | Apparatus And Method - Apparatus ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032138 | Vacuum attachment for rotary tool - An attachment device for a rotary tool having an output shaft extending from the rotary tool housing is disclosed herein. The attachment device comprises an attachment housing defining a vacuum mouth. A fastening member is coupled to the attachment housing, and is configured to releasably connect the attachment housing to the tool housing. A fan is retained within the attachment housing. The fan is configured for connection to the end of the output shaft extending from the rotary tool such that rotation of the output shaft results in rotation of the impeller. Rotation of the impeller causes air and debris to be drawn into the attachment through the mouth. A debris container is coupled to the attachment housing and is configured to receive the debris drawn into the housing through the vacuum mouth. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032139 | TIN POWDER, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TIN POWDER AND CONDUCTIVE PASTE CONTAINING TIN POWDER - Object of the invention is to provide a tin powder containing fine tin particles which performs fine pitch wiring circuit easily, excellent in filling the minute diameter via holes, and exhibits low temperature fusibility. In order to achieve the object, a copper powder slurry is prepared by adding a copper powder in water with agitation and a tin solution for deposition by substitution is prepared by adding an acid to an aqueous mixture solution containing a stannous salt and thiourea. Then the copper powder slurry and the tin solution for deposition by substitution are mixed with agitation in a certain ratio of tin in the solution against to copper in the slurry to deposit tin by substitution on the surface of the copper powder. As a result, the tin powder of the present invention is obtained. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032140 | NOVEL NON-CHROME METAL TREATMENT COMPOSITION - Chromate-free compositions for applying a conversion or passivation coating for metals, more particularly zinc coated metal surfaces. The methods of the invention comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with a phosphonomethylated polyamine. Other aspects of the disclosed tech involve methods and compositions in which the following optional components can be included: fluoacid, silane, inorganic phosphorus, acid, latex film forming component and pH adjustment agent. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032141 | Soft-metal electromechanical component and method making same - A three dimensional soft magnetic metal mass suitable for milling is formed wrapping soft magnetic metal ribbon into a three dimensional shape and then applying adhesive to the three dimensional shape. The adhesive permeates the three dimensional shape. The adhesive is then cured. If the soft magnetic metal mass is made as a toroid, then it could be processed into an electromechanical component. The electromechanical component would then be suitable for use in very high frequency electric motors. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032142 | Method of Producing Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Very Excellent in Magnetic Properties - The invention provides a method of producing a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet of the complete solid solution nitrided type that is good in glass film formation and excellent in magnetic properties, which method comprises: C: 0.025 to 0.09%, hot-rolling the steel slab containing Si: 2.5 to 4.0% and acid-soluble Al into a hot-rolled steel strip; controlling the rate at which N contained in the hot-rolled steel strip is precipitated as AlN to a precipitation rate of 20% or less; conducting hot-rolled strip annealing and cold rolling conducting decarburization-annealing combined with primary recrystallization by during the former part of the process in an atmosphere whose PH | 2009-02-05 |
20090032143 | ELECTRON BEAM ENHANCED NITRIDING SYSTEM - An electron beam enhanced nitriding system that passes a high-energy electron beam through nitrogen gas to form a low electron temperature plasma capable of delivering nitrogen ions and radicals to a substrate to be nitrided. The substrate can be mounted on an electrode, and the substrate can be biased and heated. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032144 | PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING A METAL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition that includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a metal fluoride salt formed from a metal which forms a fluoride salt having a pK | 2009-02-05 |
20090032145 | Method of forming a multilayer, corrosion-resistant finish - ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention is directed to a high protection coating process that is particularly useful for substrates in need of corrosion protection. The invention provides methods of applying a non-chrome passivating layer or conversion coating to a substrate and optionally, a secondary conversion or passivating layer to the non-chrome passivating layer or conversion coating, and articles having said coatings thereon. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032146 | Aqueous Reaction Solution and Method of Passivating Workpieces Having Zinc or Zinc Alloy Surfaces and Use of a Heteroaromatic Compound - For producing corrosion resistant yellow passivate layers on zinc and zinc alloy surfaces, an aqueous reaction solution is utilized that contains trivalent chromium ions, at least one acid as well as at least one heteroaromatic compound selected from the group comprising nicotinic acid, the salts and derivatives thereof. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032147 | R-Fe-B MICROCRYSTALLINE HIGH-DENSITY MAGNET AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An R—Fe—B based rare-earth alloy powder with a mean particle size of less than about 20 μm is provided and compacted to make a powder compact. Next, the powder compact is subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature of about 550° C. to less than about 1,000° C. within hydrogen gas, thereby producing hydrogenation and disproportionation reactions (HD processes). Then, the powder compact is subjected to another heat treatment at a temperature of about 550° C. to less than about 1,000° C. within either a vacuum or an inert atmosphere, thereby producing desorption and recombination reactions and obtaining a porous material including fine crystal grains, of which the density is about 60% to about 90% of their true density and which have an average crystal grain size of about 0.01 μm to about 2 μm (DR processes). Thereafter, the porous material is subjected to yet another heat treatment at a temperature of about 750° C. to less than about 1,000° C. within either the vacuum or the inert atmosphere, thereby further increasing its density to about 93% or more of their true density and making an R—Fe—B based microcrystalline high-density magnet. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032148 | HIGH-STRENGTH HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET EXCELLENT IN CHEMICAL TREATABILITY - There is provided a high-strength hot rolled steel sheet excellent in phosphatability, wherein a maximum depth (Ry) of pits and bumps, existing on a surface thereof, is not less than 10 μm, and an average interval (Sm) of the pits and the bumps is not more than 30 μm, meeting either a requirement for a load length ratio (tp40) of the pits and the bumps on the surface at not more than 20%, or a requirement for a difference between a load length ratio (tp60) and the load length ratio (tp40), at not less than 60%, or both thereof. The high-strength hot rolled steel sheet is capable of exhibiting stable and excellent phosphatability even if Mo highly effective for reinforcement in strength is added thereto in expectation of a higher strength. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032149 | HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL TUBE AND HEAT TREATMENT METHOD OF HEAT-TREATING THE SAME - A heat treatment method of heat-treating a steel tube provides the steel tube with satisfactory workability and high pressure resistance capable of coping with a recent increasing trend of pressure dealt with by a recent common rail type fuel injection system. A steel tube of a desired size is formed by drawing a material of a steel containing at least vanadium. The steel tube is processed for normalizing by holding the steel tube at high temperatures between 950 and 1000° C. for a predetermined time and slowly cooling the steel tube at a predetermined cooling rate. Then, the steel tube is processed for tempering by heating the steel tube at a temperature between 500 and 700° C. and cooling the steel tube to an ordinary temperature at an optional cooling rate. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032150 | Oil country tubular good for expansion in well and manufacturing method thereof - An oil country tubular good for expansion according to the invention is expanded in a well. The oil country tubular good for expansion has a composition containing, in percentage by mass, 0.05% to 0.08% C, at most 0.50% Si, 0.80% to 1.30% Mn, at most 0.030% P, at most 0.020% S, 0.08% to 0.50% Cr, at most 0.01% N, 0.005% to 0.06% Al, at most 0.05% Ti, at most 0.50% Cu, and at most 0.50% Ni, and the balance consisting of Fe and impurities, and a structure having a ferrite ratio of at least 80%. The oil country tubular good for expansion has a yield strength in the range from | 2009-02-05 |
20090032151 | MAGNESIUM BASE ALLOY PIPES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A magnesium base alloy pipe having high strength and toughness is provided along with a method of manufacturing such pipes. A magnesium base alloy pipe, wherein the pipe is produced by drawing a pipe blank of a magnesium base alloy comprising containing either of the following ingredients (1) or (2): (1) about 0.1-12.0 mass % of Al; or (2) about 1.0-10.0 mass % of Zn and about 0.1-2.0 mass % of Zr. The novel alloy pipe is manufactured by a method comprising steps of providing the above-described pipe blank, pointing the pipe blank, and drawing the pointed pipe blank. The drawing step is executed at a drawing temperature above approx. 50° C. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032152 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BETA-PROCESSED ALPHA-BETA TITANIUM-ALLOY ARTICLE - A titanium-alloy article is produced by providing a workpiece of an alpha-beta titanium alloy having a beta-transus temperature, and thereafter mechanically working the workpiece at a mechanical-working temperature above the beta-transus temperature. The mechanically worked workpiece is solution heat treated at a solution-heat-treatment temperature of from about 175° F. below the beta-transus temperature to about 25° F. below the beta-transus temperature, quenched, overage heat treated at an overage-heat-treatment temperature of from about 400° F. below the beta-transus temperature to about 275° F. below the beta-transus temperature, and cooled from the overage-heat-treatment temperature. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032153 | Refrigerated Cosmetics Bag - This invention is directed toward an airtight, refrigerated cosmetics handbag that can be used as a stand alone product or inserted into other, larger handbags. The handbag has a pocket in the top panel into which frozen gel packs can be inserted, so that heat-sensitive cosmetics are cooled from the top. The exterior of the handbag is constructed of heat-shielding and/or heat reflective materials. The inside of the handbag additionally comprises means by which the cosmetics can be retained in a safe but compact form, and, optionally, a bi-directionally modifiable valve through which excess air can be removed subsequent to the cosmetics being placed in the handbag. The handbag can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, and, preferentially, from recycled materials. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032154 | Adjustable Club Indentification Systems and Methods Manufacture Adjustable Club Indentification Systems - Embodiments of adjustable club identification systems and methods to manufacture adjustable club identification systems are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032155 | AIR BLADDER FOR SAFETY TIRE AND SAFETY TIRE - As to an air bladder having a laminate structure of an inner layer and an outer layer, there is provided a method wherein an air tightness in a joint portion of the inner layer is kept surely and a joint distance between the inner layer and the outer layer is properly configured. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032156 | PUNCTURE RESISTANT PNEUMATIC TIRE - A puncture resistant pneumatic tire has a tread portion and a pair of lateral tread edges. A belt package is located radially inward of the tread portion and a carcass structure has at least one body ply which extends between and is turned up around a pair of bead cores. A protective band extends circumferentially about the tire radially beneath the tread portion and includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced metal rods, each of which extends in a lateral direction between the tread edges. The protective band may be located radially inward or outward of a spiral ply layer and the rods may be arranged in a staggered laterally offset layered relationship. The rods have a circular cross-section with a diameter of between 1/16 inch and ¼ inch and a length of between 7 inches and 8 inches and will deflect and dislodge the pointed end of road debris before it completely punctures the tire. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032157 | TIRE FOR CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE - An object of the present invention is to provide a tire for a construction vehicle which suppresses a trouble of the tire by enhancing a heat-radiation characteristic of a tire center portion. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032158 | TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - A tire inflation system comprising pneumatically controlled wheel valves that are situated in the wheels of a motor vehicle. An electrically actuated pilot valve that is fixed to the vehicle controls the respective wheel valves. To produce a small, low-cost, reliable tire inflation system, a first and a second compressor are provided. The first compressor supplies a first compressed air system with medium-pressure compressed air and the second compressor supplies a second compressed air system with high-pressure compressed air. The wheel valves are situated in the first compressed air system and the pilot valves are situated in the second compressed air system. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032159 | Pneumatic Tire And Its Fabricating Method - Two kinds or more of resin films having different surface roughnesses are pasted to an outer surface of a side portion of an unvulcanized tire, the unvulcanized tire is vulcanized and molded in a state of pasting the resin films, thereby, a pneumatic tire provided with two kinds or more of the resin films at the outer surface of the tire side portion to be able to be exfoliated therefrom is fabricated. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032160 | Rubber Composition and Run-Flat Tire Using Same - The present invention can provide a rubber composition, in which all of strength at break, low heat-build up property, run-flat durability and low fuel consumption can be improved since the rubber composition comprises 5 to 120 parts by weight of flake-like graphite having an average aspect ratio of 3 to 80 and an average particle diameter of 2 to 80 μm on the basis of 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber component, and a run-flat tire using the rubber composition. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032161 | Pneumatic Tire - To provide a pneumatic tire having a tire side portion with an enhanced durability according to the present invention, a run flat tire ( | 2009-02-05 |
20090032162 | BELT ASSEMBLIES AND PNEUMATIC TIRES INCLUDING THE SAME - A pneumatic tire comprising a carcass, a tread assembly, a sidewall assembly, and a belt assembly, where the belt assembly includes at least one reinforcing element disposed within a matrix, where the matrix is a vulcanizate prepared from a skim stock prepared by combining an elastomer, a filler, a curative, a methylene donor, and a phenol derivative. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032163 | RECYCLABLE RUBBER SURFACE COVERING - A surface covering is provided, comprising a substrate with a flocking layer adhered to the substrate by an adhesive. The substrate is formed at least partially from granulated recycled rubber and a binding agent. In an exemplary embodiment, a design is applied to the flocking layer. | 2009-02-05 |
20090032164 | Sanitary hose with sealed ends and antimicrobial agent - A reinforced flexible hose extending between a first end and a second end and including a first non-toxic inner layer, a second layer surrounding and reinforcing the first layer, a third layer surrounding the second layer, a fourth layer surrounding and reinforcing the third layer, an outer layer made of plastic or rubber including an antimicrobial agent, and annular caps coating the ends of the flexible hose so that the intermediate layers are fully encapsulated. End connection terminals are attached to the hose ends over the caps. | 2009-02-05 |