07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120037207 | OPTICAL LAYER FOR LIGHT CONTROL TYPE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, LIGHT CONTROL TYPE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND LIGHT CONTROL TYPE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - An optical layer for a light control type solar photovoltaic module, a light control type solar photovoltaic module, and a light control type solar photovoltaic panel have an excellent directionality to the sunlight are provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037208 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE - A thin film solar cell structure and method of fabricating a thin film solar cell structure. The thin film solar cell structure comprises a photoelectric conversion structure; a grating coupler for coupling incident light into the photoelectric conversion structure; and a resonator structure for providing a light trapping in the photoelectric conversion structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037209 | METHOD FOR TRACKING A SOLAR GENERATOR TO THE SUN, CONTROL FOR A SOLAR PLANT AND SOLAR PLANT - The present invention describes a method for tracking a solar generator having a plurality of solar modules to the sun, wherein at least one electric output quantity of part of the solar module of the solar generator is detected and a tracker, on which the solar generator is mounted, is controlled such that the detected electric output quantity has a predetermined value. Further, a control for a solar plant and a solar plant having such a control are described. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037210 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH COOLNG DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF COOLING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module with a cooling device and a method of manufacturing the cooling device. The photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic module, a cooling chamber and a heat sink. The photovoltaic module includes solar cells connected to each other in series and in parallel. The cooling chamber includes an upper plate, a lower plate and a working fluid. The upper plate is attached to the photovoltaic module and has a flange formed on the edge thereof. The lower plate has a flange formed on the edge thereof. The flanges of the upper and lower plates are joined to each other so that an inner space is defined between the upper and lower plates. The working fluid is injected into the inner space so that a cooling operation can be carried out by means of boiling and condensing. The heat sink is in surface contact with the lower plate of the cooling chamber. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037211 | Thin Film of Solar Battery Structure, Thin Film of Solar Array and Manufacturing Method Thereof - The present invention proposes a thin-film solar cell structure, a method for manufacturing the same and a thin-film solar cell array. The method for manufacturing thin-film solar cell structures comprises: forming at least two first trenches through a first surface into said semiconductor substrate, forming at least one second trench through a second surface into said semiconductor substrate, said second trench located between two neighboring said first trenches; forming a first structure on sidewalls of each of said first trenches; to forming a second structure on sidewalls of each of said second trench; and cutting or stretching said semiconductor substrate to form thin-film solar cell structures. The distance between the electrodes can be effectively shortened through the present invention such that the recombination rate between the electrons and the holes can be reduced and the bulk recombination current and the surface recombination current can be reduced to achieve the objective of improving power generation efficiency. The thin-film solar cell structure and the method for manufacturing the same proposed in the present invention can also save semiconductor material and reduce production cost. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037212 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising a first and a second cover layer, an arrangement situated between these of photovoltaic cells which are connected via cell connectors and also an edge seal of the cover layers which extends around the photovoltaic module. The module according to the invention thereby makes possible minimization of the mechanical stresses, e.g. due to different coefficients of thermal expansion, of the photovoltaic cells. Likewise, a method for production of the photovoltaic modules according to the invention is provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037213 | BACKSHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - Disclosed herein is a backsheet for a photovoltaic module. The backsheet includes a protective layer and a layer of polymeric foam having a predetermined pore volume. The polymeric foam has a bulk density of about 0.01 g/cm | 2012-02-16 |
20120037214 | SOLAR CELL MODULE, SOLAR CELL ATTACHMENT STAND, PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATING SYSTEM - To protect a solar cell panel and facilitate the attachment of the solar cell panel on a roof and the like. A solar cell module | 2012-02-16 |
20120037215 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH HEATER - The photovoltaic module with heater is a solar panel with a heated upper surface, thus preventing snow and ice from collecting on the upper surface and diminishing the intensity of sunlight to be converted into electrical power. The photovoltaic module includes a frame formed from aluminum or the like, and at least one photovoltaic cell supported by the frame. A transparent panel is attached to the frame to cover and seal the photovoltaic cell(s) within the frame in a fluid-tight manner. A plurality of heating filaments are embedded within, or disposed on, the transparent panel. The heating filaments are electrically connected to an external power source by a switch for selectively heating the transparent panel and melting any snow or ice that collects thereon. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037216 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING AN ELECTRODE FORMED USING THE CONDUCTIVE PASTE - A conductive paste including a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle, wherein the metallic glass includes an alloy of at least two metals selected from a first metal having a low resistivity, a second metal which forms a solid solution with the conductive powder, a third metal which extends a supercooled liquid region of the metallic glass, or a fourth metal having a higher standard free energy of formation of oxide than a standard free energy of formation of oxide of the first, the second, and third metals. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037217 | DISCRIMINATING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION BASED ON ANGLE OF INCIDENCE - The present invention provides systems, articles, and methods for discriminating electromagnetic radiation based upon the angle of incidence of the electromagnetic radiation. In some cases, the materials and systems described herein can be capable of inhibiting reflection of electromagnetic radiation (e.g., the materials and systems can be capable of transmitting and/or absorbing electromagnetic radiation) within a given range of angles of incidence at a first incident surface, while substantially reflecting electromagnetic radiation outside the range of angles of incidence at a second incident surface (which can be the same as or different from the first incident surface). A photonic material comprising a plurality of periodically occurring separate domains can be used, in some cases, to selectively transmit and/or selectively absorb one portion of incoming electromagnetic radiation while reflecting another portion of incoming electromagnetic radiation, based upon the angle of incidence. In some embodiments, one domain of the photonic material can include an isotropic dielectric function, while another domain of the photonic material can include an anisotropic dielectric function. In some instances, one domain of the photonic material can include an isotropic magnetic permeability, while another domain of the photonic material can include an anisotropic magnetic permeability. In some embodiments, non-photonic materials (e.g., materials with relatively large scale features) can be used to selectively absorb incoming electromagnetic radiation based on angle of incidence. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037218 | Electrode for photoelectric conversion device, method of preparing the same and photoelectric conversion device comprising the same - An electrode for a photoelectric conversion device, a method of preparing the same and a photoelectric conversion device including the same. In one embodiment, an electrode for a photoelectric conversion device includes a transparent conductive layer, a metal electrode layer and an intermediate electrode layer. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a substrate. The metal electrode layer is disposed on the transparent conductive layer to have a pattern. The intermediate electrode layer is interposed between the transparent conductive layer and the metal electrode layer to join the transparent conductive layer and the metal electrode layer. Accordingly, the photoelectric conversion device is enhanced. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037219 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes each including a first electrode layer connected to the emitter layer and a second electrode layer positioned on the first electrode layer, at least one first current collector connected to the plurality of first electrodes, and a second electrode connected to the substrate. The emitter layer forms a p-n junction along with the substrate. The first electrode layer has a first width and the second electrode layer has a second width less than the first width of the first electrode layer. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037220 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING AN ELECTRODE FORMED USING THE CONDUCTIVE PASTE - A conductive paste including a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle, wherein the metallic glass has a resistivity that is decreased when the metallic glass is heat treated at a temperature that is higher than a glass transition temperature of the metallic glass. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037221 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING AN ELECTRODE FORMED USING THE CONDUCTIVE PASTE - A conductive paste including a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle, wherein the metallic glass includes an alloy of at least two elements selected from an element having a low resistivity, an element which forms a solid solution with the conductive powder, or an element having a high oxidation potential, wherein the element having a low resistivity has a resistivity of less than about 100 microohm-centimeters, and the element having a high oxidation potential has an absolute value of a Gibbs free energy of oxide formation of about 100 kiloJoules per mole or greater. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037222 | Smart Photovoltaic Assembly and Photovoltaic System - A smart photovoltaic assembly and a photovoltaic system are provided. The smart photovoltaic assembly comprises a photovoltaic assembly main body, an installation plate disposed on a back surface of the photovoltaic assembly main body, and a current leading terminal connector provided on the installation plate for leading an electric current line from the photovoltaic assembly main body, wherein the current leading terminal connector has a first connector interface adapted for connecting with a second connector interface of a complementary electronic device. The current leading terminal connector is in electrical connection with the complementary electronic device by mutual connection of the first connector interface and the second connector interface. The photovoltaic system comprises the above mentioned smart photovoltaic assembly, wherein the electronic device may be a diode module, an electric voltage converting device, a monitor or other types of electronic devices according to the need of a user. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037223 | BINDER RESIN FOR CONDUCTIVE PASTE, CONDUCTIVE PASTE, AND SOLAR CELL ELEMENT - An object of the present invention is to provide a binder resin for a conductive paste, which can be used to obtain a conductive paste having a high conductive powder dispersibility, an ability to form high-aspect-ratio lines, and a low residual carbon content after firing. Further objects of the invention are to provide a conductive paste and a solar cell element produced using such a binder resin for a conductive paste. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037224 | SOLAR BATTERY CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar battery cell including: a semiconductor substrate; front-surface asperities formed on the principal surface on a light-receiving side of the semiconductor substrate; a semiconductor layer having a conductive type and formed along the front-surface asperities; and an anti-reflection film formed on the light-receiving side of the semiconductor layer, a passivation film is formed on the principal surface on the back-surface side of the semiconductor substrate, and at least one opening is provided in the passivation film. A first back-surface electrode is formed on the passivation film so as to overlap the entire area occupied by the opening and to cover the opening, and a second back-surface electrode is formed on the passivation film so as to overlap the entire area occupied by the first back-surface electrode and to cover the first back-surface electrode. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037225 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell includes a substrate, a rear electrode layer provided on the substrate, a light absorbing layer provided on the rear electrode layer, and a front electrode layer provided on the light absorbing layer, wherein the front electrode layer includes, a first conductive layer provided on the light absorbing layer, and a second conductive layer provided on the first conductive layer. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037226 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - A semiconductor substrate includes a substrate, at least a semiconductor layer, a first anti-reflection layer, and a second anti-reflection layer. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the substrate. The first anti-reflection layer is disposed on the semiconductor layer. The second anti-reflection layer is disposed on the first anti-reflection layer. The second anti-reflection layer is a discontinuous layer with the capability of photon conversion. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037227 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL - A method for manufacturing a solar cell ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037228 | Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell Having Distributed Bragg Reflector - A novel back reflector formed by disposing conductive nanostructures in a distributed Bragg reflector for photovoltaic cells is provided. The distributed Bragg reflector is formed by alternatively stacking first refractive layers and second refractive layers. The conductive nanostructures are disposed in the interfaces between the first and the second refractive layers. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037229 | PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS LAMINATED ARTICLES AND LAYERED ARTICLES - Laminated articles and layered articles, for example, low alkali glass and/or low sodium laminated articles and layered articles useful for, for example, photovoltaic devices are described. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037230 | ELECTROLYTE FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENTS, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE ELECTROLYTE - An object of the present invention is to provide an electrolyte for a photoelectric conversion element that can achieve superior heat resistance, and a photoelectric conversion element and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the electrolyte. The electrolyte for a photoelectric conversion element of the present invention includes an organic salt compound (A) containing a tertiary or quaternary cation. Additionally, at least an organic salt compound (a1) containing a tertiary or quaternary cation and a thiocyanate anion is used as the organic salt compound (A). | 2012-02-16 |
20120037231 | CEMENTIOUS WASHOUT CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR SAME - A cementious washout container includes a container body having a container reservoir. A hinged chute assembly is rotatably coupled with an upper portion of the container body. The hinged chute assembly includes a chute panel, and a hopper screen coupled with the chute panel. The hopper screen includes perforations overlying the container body. A container drain is positioned at a lower end of the container body, and a container valve is movably coupled over the container drain. The cementious washout container retains and stores washout water and fine particles from multiple loads of cement or concrete and consolidates the washout water and fine particles for a single delivery of the same without requiring multiple separate deliveries of these wastes in multiple trucks. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037232 | MICROCHANNEL DOUBLE PIPE DEVICE AND USAGE THEREOF - A microchannel double pipe device comprises a channel for inner nozzle ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037233 | DIRECT FREE COOLING - The invention relates to a mixing box for regulating temperature, having a base body through which at least one air stream can be conducted and in which there is arranged at least one filter device, through which the air stream can be conducted. The air stream is guided by a flap valve assembly having at least one flap valve which, with regard to good regulation of temperature with low energy consumption, is configured and developed in such a way that the flap valve assembly comprises at least three flap valves, which can be controlled as a function of a parameter, in particular as a function of an environmental parameter. The invention further relates to a system for regulating temperature and to a method for operating such a system. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037234 | GREY WATER RECYCLING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A water recycling system that can be used for reclaiming and recycling water, waste water, or grey water, for providing landscape irrigation, or for recycling uses such as for sanitary facilities, as well as for pre-heating clean water to save energy. A water recycling system may include a sealable tank, an influx pipe, a self-clearing filter disposed within the tank, a pump, and an effluent pipe. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037235 | Surface Disruptor for Laminar Jet Fountain - A fluid handling device, for example, a laminar jet fountain, includes a jet emanating a first stream of substantially laminar fluid. The jet fountain also includes a surface disruptor that includes a body, a water inlet, a valve, a fluid outlet, and a trajectory adjuster emanating a second stream of fluid from the fluid outlet. The second stream of fluid may be positioned to intersect the first stream of fluid and perturb its laminarity. By adjusting a valve controlling the force and volume of flow of the second stream and/or by adjusting the trajectory adjuster, the intersection of the first and second streams may be modified and, therefore, the laminarity of the first stream may be modified. By disrupting the laminar surface of the first stream, light introduced into the first stream may be caused to refract outward from the first stream and thus enhance illumination of the first stream. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037236 | MANIPULATION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES IN CONDUITS FOR THE PROPAGATION OF DOMAIN WALLS - A system and a method for the controlled manipulation of any number of magnetic particles in solution are shown. The system and the method of the present invention are based on the employment of magnetic conduits properly structured in order to inject, move and annihilate with high precision magnetic domain walls and on the fact that said magnetic domain walls exert a high attraction force on magnetic particles. The injection, movement and annihilation of domain walls along said magnetic conduit result, therefore, in the trapping, movement and release, respectively, of single magnetic particles placed in solution in proximity of said magnetic conduits. The devices of the present invention guarantee the possibility of a digital transfer of magnetic particles along conduits formed by linear segments as well as high control and nanometric precision in the manipulation of said magnetic particles on curved conduits. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037237 | WATER DISTRIBUTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIVESTOCK SHIPPING CONTAINERS ON A SHIPPING VESSEL - Water distribution systems and methods for continuously supplying drinking water to one or more shipping containers holding livestock throughout the duration of a shipment. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037238 | FLUID OPERATED ACTUATOR INCLUDING A BLEED PORT - A fluid operated actuator ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037239 | W.A.I.T. washpipe assembly install tool - Apparatus and method for installing and removing washpipe assemblies from a stem of a swivel/top drilling apparatus, including an installing and removing tool with support arms and a support plate structured and connected together into a unitary structure to conform to washpipe assembly dimensions. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037240 | PROCESS, APPARATUS AND VESSEL FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN TWO STRUCTURES - A process and apparatus are provided for transferring fluids such as, for example, liquefied natural gas between a source structure such as a floating storage vessel and a receiving structure such as a floating transport vessel utilizing a controllable deployment system to deploy a fluid conduit. The fluid conduit end is supported by a mooring device which is positioned by the controllable deployment system. A transfer vessel is also provided which utilizes the controllable deployment system to position and support a fluid conduit for connection with a manifold on a receiving vessel. The deployment system operates in active mode during positioning and in passive mode during fluid transfer. The fluid transfer system disclosed allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037241 | Multi-port shuttle valve method - The method of providing a shuttle valve which will accept 3 or more inputs, comprising providing a body having a bore and an outlet, providing two or more shuttles within the bore, providing an inlet in the body between each of the shuttles, and causing flow from an inlet to move the shuttles to positions appropriate to allow flow from the inlet into the shuttle valve and blocking flow out of the other of the inlets. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037242 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING BENEFICIAL LIQUIDS AT STEADY RATE - An apparatus for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a water collection chamber. A water-transporting membrane is provided to communicate with the water collection chamber. An extraction chamber receives water through the water-transporting membrane, expanding the extraction chamber. A dispensing chamber, containing a beneficial agent, is configured to contract upon expanding the extraction chamber. This causes the dispensing chamber to expel the beneficial agent through a subterranean delivery channel, such as a rigid hollow spike. In certain embodiments, a rate adjustment mechanism may control the rate that water is received through the water-transporting membrane, thereby controlling the rate the beneficial agent is expelled. The water-transporting membrane has features that repel osmagent from passing through to the water collection chamber. The apparatus features steady rate performance without refreshing the water chamber and low temperature sensitivity. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037243 | Pressure Equalization Assembly for a Storage Vessel - Apparatus for equalizing pressure within a vapor space of a storage vessel. In accordance with various embodiments, a pressure equalization assembly has a base housing member adapted to be mounted to a tank adjacent a tank aperture in fluidic communication with a vapor space of the tank. A canister assembly is adapted for removable engagement with the housing member between a closed position and an open position. The closed position establishes a fluidic seal interface between the housing member and the canister assembly. The open position provides user access to the vapor space through the tank aperture. The canister assembly further has a compound seal assembly with first and second pistons biased against corresponding first and second annular seal members while the canister assembly is in both the closed position and the open position. A third annular seal member is disposed between the canister assembly and the base housing member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037244 | AIR PUMP FACILITATOR - A nipple for connecting any conventional pipe to any conventional part. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037245 | SWIVEL CONNECTOR FOR A FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM - A swivel connector of the present technology includes a housing that is rotatably coupled with a rotor, whereby an open fluid pathway extends through the housing and rotor. A rotary union bushing is coaxially, rotatably coupled with an exterior surface of the rotor. A rotor cap is coaxially, rotatably coupled around a length of the rotor; whereby at least a portion of the rotary union bushing is disposed within an interior portion of the rotor cap. A bearing assembly is coupled with the exterior surface of the rotor and at least one of the rotary union bushing or the rotor cap. An O-ring seal may be positioned between the housing and the exterior surface of the rotor to further limit the passage of fluid from the fluid pathway to the interior portion of the rotor cap. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037246 | TWIN POWER VALVE WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE BALANCE - A twin power valve assembly ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037247 | RAPID-CONNECT COUPLER - A rapid-connect gas coupler is shown and described herein. In an embodiment, the rapid-connect gas coupler includes a spring-loaded probe within a probe cavity, which is defined by a housing and one or more latch segment. The probe can engage with a gas connector, which causes the latch segment to engage and couple with the gas connector. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037248 | FLOW CHANNEL IN WHICH WATER IS CAUSED TO FLOW BY MEANS OF A DELIVERY DEVICE DISPOSED IN A CIRCULATION LINE - A flow duct is provided in which water is caused to flow by way of a delivery device disposed in a circulation line. In order to be able to adapt the flow inside the duct to the particular requirements, and/or achieve a laminar flow over the entire flow region, a plurality of circulation lines is provided, each having a controllable delivery device, wherein the circulation lines lead into the flow duct separately from each other, and wherein the discharge openings of the circulation lines are distributed over the face wall of the flow duct. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037249 | WATER TAP - The water tap has a tap stand, an outlet section and a storage frame. The tap stand is hollow and has a bottom end, an inlet and a flowing channel. The inlet is formed through the bottom end of the tap stand. The flowing channel is formed through the tap stand and communicating with the inlet of the tap stand. The outlet section is mounted on the tap stand and has an outfall communicating with the flowing channels. The storage frame is mounted on the tap stand and has a storage plank and a storage hole to hold the a rinsing cup or put on the other toiletries like a toothpaste, a toothbrush or a hand washing cream in order to keep the sink clean and use convenient. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037250 | Valve Device - The invention relates to a valve device for the fluid supply of fluid consumers, comprising several valve modules ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037251 | Fluidic System - The invention relates to a fluidic system having a valve device for the fluid supply of fluidic loads, which has a plurality of valve modules ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037252 | Material Transfer System - A material transfer device for coupling the threaded pour spout of two containers to one another to permit transfer of liquid product from one container to the other. The basic coupling device comprises a tubular member having at least two different thread patterns at opposed ends, allowing the coupler to be used with containers of multiple differing thread patterns, i.e., diameter and/or thread pitch. The coupler also includes internal sealing flanges to prevent seepage of product from the joined containers. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037253 | HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic accumulator comprises a first housing shell ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037254 | METHODS AND DEVICES USED FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING SPEED OF AN EXPANDER - A method of decreasing a transition time through a speed range that is unsafe for an integrity of a first expander, by automatically biasing a speed of a second expander that receives a fluid flow output from the first expander is provided, when the current speed of the first expander is within a bias application range. The method includes setting the speed of the second expander to be larger than a current speed of the first expander when the current speed of the first expander increases and is smaller than a first speed value, or decreases and is smaller than a second speed value, and setting the speed of the second expander to be smaller than the current speed of the first expander, when the current speed of the first expander increases and is larger than the first speed value or decreases and is larger than the second speed value. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037255 | LINE-MANAGEMENT ASSEMBLY - A line-management assembly has a base, a collating device and a connecting device. The base has a bottom board, a linking panel and a linking frame. The linking frame is rotatably connected to the linking panel and has a mounting tube, an outer casing, multiple storing spaces and two linking arms. The collating device is pivotally connected to the base and has multiple extending frames. The extending frames are detachably connected each other, the lowest one of the extending frames is detachably attached to the linking frame of the base and each extending frame has a central tube, an outer cover, multiple collating spaces and two extending arms. The connecting device is detachably connected to the collating device and has a connecting frame. The connecting frame is detachably connected to the uppermost extending frame of the collating device. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037256 | PIPE INSULATION PRODUCT WITH CHARGE DISSIPATER - A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a roughly rectangular laminate. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer, a scrim, a porous media sheet layer, and a polymeric film sheet layer bonded together via an adhesive. The polymeric film sheet layer may also include a closure flap that adhesively couples opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. A charge dissipator may be applied to the polymeric film sheet layer in an amount sufficient to reduce generation of a static charge on the laminate's exterior surface without affecting the closure flap's ability to adhesively couple the opposite ends of the laminate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037257 | TUBULAR STRUCTURE - A tubular structure having a multi-layer, strength-enhanced first end segment, a multi-layer, strength-enhanced second end segment, and a flexible segment intermediate said multi-layer strength-enhanced first end segment and said multi-layer, strength-enhanced second end segment is provided. Methods for manufacturing tubular structures are also provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037258 | PIPE INSULATION PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a roughly rectangular laminate. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet, a scrim, a paper media sheet, and a polymeric film sheet bonded together via an adhesive. The laminate may include a closure flap that adhesively seals opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. The paper media sheet may be between the range of 20 and 40 pounds per 3000 square feet to provide greater closure flap seal integrity without significantly reducing one or more beneficial properties of the laminate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037259 | INSULATION PRODUCT WITH INWARD CURLING CLOSURE FLAP - A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a laminate surrounding the core and bonded to the core. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet, a scrim, a porous media sheet, and a polymeric film sheet bonded together via an adhesive. The laminate may include a closure flap that is configured to adhesively seal opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. The closure flap may be configured to include a curl that provides a greater closure flap adhesive seal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037260 | TUBE FLOW TURBULATOR - The tube flow turbulator, type TC-09/A-B is a unique invention, resulted from work in measuring and regulation technology, and resolving problems in this field of work. The tube flow turbulator solves the problem of dirt collection in control assemblies and enhances operation of a dirt collector. The advantage of the tube flow turbulator is that maximally reduces necessity for human intervention, and resolves problems in cases where there are no dirt collectors. It is simply installed in a closed pipeline system, between pipeline and control assembly flanges with two seals. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037261 | STEEL PIPE PILE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE STEEL PIPE PILE - To provide a steel pipe pile capable of ensuring pile bearing capacity without disturbing the surrounding ground during installation. Characterized by comprising a first steel pipe pile | 2012-02-16 |
20120037262 | RETRACTABLE ENERGY ABSORBING WEBBING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Energy absorbing webbings that are generally flat and that have a controllable elongation distance are provided. The webbings are comprised of elongation yarns, such as partially oriented yarns (POY), and ground yarns. In certain embodiments, because they are generally flat, the energy absorbing webbings are suitable for use in retractors. Also provided are processes of manufacturing generally flat, energy absorbing webbings. In certain embodiments, the webbings are subjected to heat using first and second set of rollers with various feed ratios. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037263 | NON-KINKING SELF-WRAPPING WOVEN SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A wrappable textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The textile sleeve includes an elongate wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends with lengthwise extending edges extending along the longitudinal axis between the opposite ends. The wall is woven from lengthwise extending warp yarns and circumferentially extending weft yarns with at least some of the weft yarns being heat-set to impart a self curling bias on the wall to bring the edges into overlapping relation with one another. Further, the weft yarns form a plurality of discrete annular bands that extend circumferentially about the longitudinal axis with adjacent bands having different picks-per-inch from one another to provide the sleeve with enhance regions of flexibility, self-curling bias and hoop strength. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037264 | INDUCTION HEATING COIL MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND INDUCTION HEATING COIL MANUFACTURING METHOD - An induction heating coil manufacturing apparatus includes a winding device that winds a wire around a winding shaft having a quadrangular cross section, and a bending device that bends the wire at a position at which the wire is to be wound around a corner of the winding shaft before the winding device winds the wire at the position around the winding shaft. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037265 | OFFSHORE FLUID OFFLOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for offloading a fluid from an offshore structure comprises an annular conduit support structure disposed about the offshore structure. The support structure is fixably coupled to the offshore structure. In addition, the system comprises an annular reel disposed about the offshore structure and rotatably coupled to the support structure. The reel includes a conduit fairlead configured to move relative to the support structure. Further, the system comprises a flexible conduit having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The flexible conduit includes a first portion wrapped around the conduit support structure and a second portion extending from the conduit support structure through the fairlead. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037266 | Medication and Identification Information Transfer Apparatus - A medication and identification information transfer system is provided that includes a primary medication container, a secondary medication container, a secondary container label and a medication information transfer apparatus. The medication information transfer apparatus, when coupled to the primary medication container, can transfer information indicative of the contents of the primary medication container to a medication delivery device such as an intelligent injection site. The medication information transfer apparatus has a shape and size enabling it to be connected to an adapter for removal of medication from the primary medication container which enables transfer of the medication to a secondary container while simultaneously transferring information about the medication in the primary medication container to the injection site. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on a fluid delivery line for infusion into a patient. Related apparatus, systems, methods and kits are also disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037267 | SEALING AND PUMP-UP DEVICE - A sealing and pump-up device capable of suppressing sealing agent contained in a sealing agent container body from leaking and preventing damage to a casing body even if an operator mistakenly attempts to remove the sealing agent container body. A connection body | 2012-02-16 |
20120037268 | DEVICE FOR THE METERED DISPENSING OF LIQUID OR VISCOUS PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DEVICE - The invention proposes a device for metered dispensing of at least one liquid or viscous product measured by the weight of the quantity of dispensed product, and the method of using the device. A vertically-movable motor-driven filler nozzle ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037269 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INFLATING AN ARTICLE OF OUTDOOR GEAR OR APPAREL USING A DRY GAS - An inflation system includes a bladder incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel. The bladder is incorporated into the article of outdoor gear and apparel so as to provide insulation to a user. The inflation system includes a gas canister that includes a reservoir of dry gas. A valve mechanism allows the dry gas to be used to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder to provide a desired amount of insulation. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037270 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A DYE SOLUTION TO BE ADSORBED TO A DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE DYE SOLUTION - This disclosure relates to a dye solution monitoring device and a dye solution controlling device for a dye-sensitized solar cell, more particularly, to a dye solution monitoring device for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a light-absorption device for measuring absorbance of a dye solution for a dye-sensitized solar cell, and a pH measuring device for measuring pH of a dye solution for a dye-sensitized solar cell; and, a dye solution controlling device for a dye-sensitized solar cell further comprising a dye supply device supplying dye of high concentration, and an acid or base supply device for pH control, in addition to the monitoring device. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037271 | PRODUCE TRAY FILLER - An apparatus for filling a produce tray with agricultural produce includes a tray loading station with a fill hopper for receiving the agricultural produce, a produce compression station including at least one tuck finger platen, and a conveyer including a plurality of tray carriers for moving the produce tray from the tray loading station to the produce compression station. Some embodiments of the invention also include a split chute for transferring the agricultural produce from the fill hopper to the produce tray and a trolley for selectively positioning the split chute under the fill hopper or tuck finger platen. Another embodiment of the invention includes a tuck finger platen for compressing agricultural produce near the center of the tray less than agricultural produce near the interior walls of the produce tray. Yet another embodiment of the invention includes steps in a method for loading agricultural produce into a produce tray. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037272 | CONVEYOR INSTALLATION COMPRISING CARRIER BAGS FOR MATERIAL TO BE TRANSPORTED - A conveyor installation comprises carrier bags for material to be transported, wherein the carrier bags are suspended from carrier dogs which are moved in a transport rail in a transport direction. At a loading and unloading station, the carrier bags are rotatable from their transport position, which is transverse to the transport direction, into a position which points in the transport direction, wherein an upper loading opening is opened at the same time. Backwards rotation of the carrier bags is caused by the force of gravity. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037273 | Constant level filler spout and a filler carousel including it - The constant level filler spout comprises a spout body comprising:
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20120037274 | Laser Woodworking Machine - A laser woodworking machine for cutting wood is disclosed. The machine includes a laser cutting head having two sections structurally configured to include sensors for measurements of depth and of reflected frequencies, a laser unit for supplying power to the laser cutting head, a cabinet enclosure for housing the laser unit and including a table surface, a radial arm supported by a column secured to the inside rear portion of the cabinet enclosure and including a pair of radial supports extending perpendicularly from opposite sides of the column and parallel to each other, and a glider carriage secured to the radial supports and including two substantially flat surfaces above and below the radial supports so that the glider carriage slides along the radial supports via sleeves, the glider carriage further comprising support for the laser cutting head so that the laser cutting head is moveable along the radial arm. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037275 | Tree processing head - A tree processing head for processing a tree element. The tree processing head includes: a body; a scissor assembly mounted to the body and a chainsaw assembly also mounted to the body. The scissor and chainsaw assemblies are selectively usable individually or cooperatively to process the tree element. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037276 | Flip-n-rip portable chainsaw mill - The chainsaw apparatus of the present invention, comprising in part, a combination saw attachment and positioning assembly which in concert with a transverse guide rail assembly and a vertical level control assembly allows using a chain saw to alternatively make a cut or a series of cuts in either a vertical or horizontal plane, with said saw blade oriented in a longitudinal cutting direction, in a sawmill device; providing thus for making a cant without turning the log and for making dimensionally accurate cuts of lumber from a log or similar wood based substrate with a minimal number of cutting passes; a blade orientation fine tuning assembly allows of refining a true vertical or horizontal planar attitude of the blade. Two speed mechanical assist gantry travel and a double acting remote chain saw safety switch and throttle trigger control is also provided. No tools are needed to alter and maintain the planar arrangement of the chain saw or the position of the saw carriage section along the transverse guide rail assembly of the gantry of the sawmill. The apparatus is modular and can be assembled and used by one person and is transportable in a van or pickup. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037277 | METHOD OF TREATING STEEL FOR GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET - A surface temperature of a slab is decreased down to 600° C. or lower between start of continuous casting (step S | 2012-02-16 |
20120037278 | ROLLING BEARING OF CERAMIC AND STEEL ENGAGING PARTS - A roller bearing having two cooperating rolling parts of which one is of ceramic and the other of a steel. The steel part is of such structure and/or material and/or is so produced to cause residual compressive stresses to form beneath the contact surface of the steel part, at least in a load-free state, down to a depth. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037279 | STRUCTURAL MATERIAL - A structural material is provided, the strength and toughness of which are well-balanced at a high level, suitable in particular for seat frames in automobiles, aircrafts and the like. Specifically disclosed is a structural material produced by integrally joining thin steel members in a part thereof and, after joining, thermally heating a part thereof so that the heat-treated part differs from the other parts in strength and toughness. Unlike a structural material, the strength of which as a whole has been uniformly improved by heat treatment, the above-described structural material consists of a part having a high strength and a part having low strength. Thus, a structural material, the strength and toughness of which are well-balanced at a high level can be obtained. Since the strength and toughness are well-balanced at a high level, the structural material is suitable particularly for seat frames in automobiles, aircrafts and the like. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037280 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PART MADE FROM A SUPERALLOY BASED ON NICKEL AND CORRESPONDING PART - A method for manufacturing a blank part in Ni-base superalloy, wherein an alloy is prepared and heat treatments are conducted characterized in that: the said superalloy contains at least a total of 2.5% of Nb and Ta; heat treatment is conducted comprising a plurality of steps: a first step at between 850 and 1000° C. held for at least 20 minutes to precipitate the δ phase at the grain boundaries; a second step held at a temperature higher than the temperature of the first step allowing partial dissolution of the δ phase obtained at the first step; ageing treatment comprising a third step and optionally one or more additional steps at a temperature below the temperature of the first step and allowing precipitation of the hardening phases γ′ and γ″. Part thus obtained. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037281 | HIGH STRENGTH GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The high strength galvanized steel sheet contains C: more than 0.015% and lower than 0.100%, Si: 0.3% or lower, Mn: lower than 1.90%, P: 0.015% or more and 0.05% or lower, S: 0.03% or lower, sol.Al: 0.01% or more and 0.5% or lower, N: 0.005% or lower, Cr: lower than 0.30%, B: 0.0003% or more and 0.005% or lower, and Ti: lower than 0.014% in terms of mass %, and satisfies 2.2≦[Mneq]≦3.1 and 0.42≦8[% P]+150B*≦0.73. The steel microstructure contains ferrite and a second phase, in which the second phase area ratio is 3 to 15%, the ratio of the area ratio of martensite and retained γ to the second phase area ratio is more than 70%, and 50% or more of the area ratio of the second phase exists in the grain boundary triple point. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037282 | HIGH STRENGTH GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET WITH EXCELLENT WORKABILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A high strength galvanized steel sheet with excellent workability, having a component composition containing C: 0.04% or more, and 0.15% or less, Si: 0.7% or more, and 2.3% or less, Mn: 0.8% or more, and 2.2% or less, P: 0.1% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Al: 0.1% or less, N: 0.008% or less, and the remainder composed of iron and incidental impurities on a percent by mass basis, and a microstructure including 70% or more of ferrite phase, 2% or more, and 10% or less of bainite phase, and 0% or more, and 12% or less of pearlite phase on an area fraction basis and 1% or more, and 8% or less of retained austenite phase on a volume fraction basis, wherein an average crystal grain diameter of ferrite is 18 μm or less and an average crystal grain diameter of retained austenite is 2 μm or less. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037283 | High-Strength, High-Toughness Steel Wire Rod, and Method for Manufacturing Same - Provided are a high-strength, high-toughness steel wire rod and a method of manufacturing the same. The steel wire rod has a composition including 0.07 wt % to 0.14 wt % of aluminum (Al) and nitrogen (N) wherein Al:N (where Al and N denote wt % of each element) is in a range of 15:1 to 25:1. Since a steel wire rod having sufficient strength and toughness improvement effects can be obtained with a simple alloy component, a steel wire rod capable of allowing processing such as cold forging to be performed without an additional heat treatment may be provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037284 | PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR BABY CARRIER - The invention provides an interactive sleeve for protecting at least a portion of a baby carrier. The sleeve includes a multiplicity of openings to secure the sleeve to the baby carrier such that it can easily be placed or removed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037285 | Case for Electronic Tablet - A case incorporates a built-in stand for the electronic device which the case houses. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037286 | PROTECTIVE BIKE COVER - A bicycle cover and methods of using the same are disclosed. The body of the bicycle cover is two walls made of thin and flexible transparent, weather proof material and includes an opening in the bottom of the cover configured to receive and protect a bicycle. The bicycle cover can include a securing element that secures the bottom cover to further protect the bicycle from the elements. The bicycle cover can include reinforced openings to receive a lock allowing the bicycle to be locked to a rack. The bicycle cover is designed to specifically receive the components of a triathlon bicycle which include aerobars, electronic gear shifters and seat mounted water bottle cages while the bicycle is stored on various styles of racks in the transition area. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037287 | HEAVY DUTY PNEUMATIC TIRE - A heavy duty pneumatic tire comprises a tread portion provided with a circumferentially continuously extending longitudinal groove disposed on each side of the tire equator, and oblique grooves extending axially inwardly from the longitudinal groove at an inclination angle of 20 to 40 degrees with respect to the tire axial direction. The longitudinal groove is provided with a sound insulation wall disposed therein so as to rise from the groove bottom. The sound insulation wall extends continuously in the circumferential direction in a zigzag manner so as to have axially inner points and axially outer points at turning points of the zigzag. The distance between the sound insulation wall and the axially inner edge of the longitudinal groove is varied periodically in the tire circumferential direction so that the distance becomes minimal at the junctions of the longitudinal groove with the axially inner oblique grooves. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037288 | Pneumatic tire - An object is to provide a pneumatic tire which can achieve both irregular wear performance and wet and on-snow performances. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037289 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - In addition to dramatic improvement of on-ice performance, to balance with other performances, by optimizing a tread pattern. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037290 | AIRCRAFT TIRE - The present invention provides an aircraft tire having a carcass structure capable of sufficiently satisfying recent demands for high pressure resistance without increase in tire weight. An aircraft tire 9 includes a pair of bead portions 2 and a carcass 4 made by stacking two or more carcass layers 3 composed of cords coated with rubber, which toroidally extend between the bead portions 2. Further, with respect to carcass layers 3 of the carcass 4 which are adjacent to each other, elongation at break of a widthwise outer carcass layer 3 is smaller than elongation at break of a widthwise inner carcass layer 3. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037291 | Temporary Tattoos For Indelible Endorsement - Embodiments of the present invention provide a temporary tattoo, appliqué or decal and a method of using the tattoo on a patient to identify on that patient a selected operative site, wherein said operation is identified by name on said decal and wherein the accuracy of site selection may be endorsed by the patient and the responsible operator directly on the selected site in such a manner that the endorsement indicia remain legible after the decal is eradicated. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037292 | FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATION FOR DECORATIVE COATINGS - A film application system having multiple foil application stations. Each foil application station has a support for an elongated plastic component (typically vinyl) having an input and an output side. A drive moves successive elongated components along a path through the application station from the input side to the output side as decorative foil is applied to a surface of the component. A properly positioned and oriented transfer head applies heat and pressure to the elongated film as the component moves through the application station. The disclosed system must accommodate different style and shape components corresponding to different style windows, doors, or sashes. A backing fixture that is configured to support a given configuration component is positioned to support the component as the component moves through the application station in a region of the transfer head. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037293 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING SPACER TAPES TO GLASS PANES - An device for simultaneous application of elastoplastic spacer tapes to two glass panes with identical outline shape and identical dimensions has two application heads ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037294 | PNEUMATIC TIRE SET - On a tire inner surface “is” facing a tire cavity “i” surrounded by a rim | 2012-02-16 |
20120037295 | SHEET MATERIAL WITH INDEX OPENINGS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING - A sheet material with index openings for use with a card printer. The sheet material comprises a substrate layer and registered elements that alternate with the index openings. The registered elements can be, for example, card-sized patches of laminating material or holograms. The index openings are used to achieve proper alignment of the registered elements to the cards. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037296 | Pressure Injecting Caulking Construction Technique For Gaps Between Building Door/Window Hole and Common Additional Frame or Side Frame - A pressure injecting caulking construction technique for gaps between building door/window hole ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037297 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING HEAT-SHRINKABLE PIPE SLEEVES - The present invention provides a method of applying a heat-shrinkable sleeve to a portion of a pipe, the method including the following steps:
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20120037298 | TYRE BUILDING DRUM FOR BUILDING AN UNVULCANISED TYRE - Tyre building drum comprising a main housing having a drum shaft extending from the main housing and two first and second drum halves arranged at least almost substantially symmetrical with respect to the centre of the tyre building drum and around the drum shaft, which drum halves can be moved in axial direction along the drum shaft. Each drum half comprises a folding arm unit having folding arms that are connected to the drum half in question in a swivelling manner and wherein the folding arm unit can be moved in axial direction along the drum shaft. In the drum shaft at least two pull/push rods are arranged that are movable in axial direction and extend up into the main housing and in the main housing on the one hand are coupled to a drive mechanism. On the other hand a first pull/push rod is coupled to the folding arm unit of the first drum half, and a second pull/push rod is coupled to the folding arm unit of the second drum half. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037299 | Machine for Manufacturing Multi-Layer Price Tags and Method of Using the Same - A machine for creating multi-layer price tags. The machine has a proximal end and a distal end. The machine further has a base. A frame is attached to the base toward the distal end of the machine. A secondary frame is attached to the base toward the proximal end of the machine. An unwinder is mounted to the frame toward the distal end of the machine. At least two printers are mounted to the frame, and at least one automated label applicator is mounted between the at least two printers. A rewinder is mounted to the secondary frame. The at least two printers are preferably thermal transfer printheads. The automated label applicator preferably utilizes either a low-stick or non-stick adhesive. In an alternative embodiment of the machine, the rewinder is replaced by an automated label applicator mounted to the secondary frame | 2012-02-16 |
20120037300 | DIAPER CLOSURE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A laminated web from which diaper closure elements may be punched is made by first applying at least two pairs longitudinally extending and transversely spaced bend-resistant strips to a first longitudinally extending nonwoven tape. Then a respective longitudinally extending strip of an elastically stretchable polymer is applied to the first nonwoven tape between each of the pairs of the bend-resistant strips with the polymer strip partially overlapping both of the bend-resistant strips of the respective pair. A second longitudinally extending nonwoven tape that covers and extends transversely to both sides of the polymer strip is applied over the bend-resistant strips and the polymer strips to form a laminate with the polymer strip between the first and second nonwoven tapes. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037301 | SINGLE-DOSE APPLICATOR AND METHOD - An applicator, related applicator system, and a method for delivering a self-adhesive material are provided. The applicator includes an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The inner surface of the applicator defines a void that is operable to receive the self-adhesive material. At least a portion of the inner surface releasably adhere the applicator side of the self-adhesive material where the adhesive force between the portion of the inner surface and the applicator side being less than adhesive force between the substrate and the substrate side. The applicator is used by placing the applicator in contact with a substrate, pressing the applicator against the substrate such that the self-adhesive material adheres to the substrate, and releasing the applicator from the substrate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037302 | Sheet Comprising a Plurality of Hospital Wristbands Connected to a Backing Sheet Without Perforations Between The Bands - A group of size-adjustable wristbands is disclosed. The group of wristbands includes a backing sheet that is connected to a stub area disposed at an end of the backing sheet. A plurality of elongated strips is connected to the stub area in a side-by-side fashion. Each strip includes a first end attached to an additional stub area and a second end attached to the stub area. Each strip further includes a top surface. The group of wristbands further includes a plurality of top sheets, each top sheet having a first end and a second end. The first end of each top sheet is attached to one of the strips along a top surface thereof. Each top sheet is clear and includes a bottom side coated with a top adhesive layer. Finally, the group of wristbands includes a plurality of top liners with each top liner being sandwiched between one of the top adhesive layers and one of the strips. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037303 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A TEMPORARY MATERIAL TO A PIPING MODULE AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING A PIPING MODULE - To ensure required adhesion even when a pipe of a piping module collides with a temporary material during transport and achieve easier dismantling, the following measure is taken: the temporary material is fixed on a support rack to prevent the piping module placed on the support rack from largely displaced during conveyance and after the conveyance of the piping module, the temporary material is removed from the support rack. In this method, the following measures are taken: at the step of fixing the temporary material to the support rack, the temporary material is bonded to the support rack with the piping module set therein using adhesive; and at the step of removing the temporary material from the support rack after the conveyance of the piping module, the temporary material bonded to the support rack with the adhesive is peeled off from the support rack with heat applied thereto. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037304 | RETAIL SHELF EDGE LABEL MEDIA SHEET - A multi-layer construct is provided for simultaneously displaying old and new product information. The construct includes a liner that has removable and permanent portions. A removable adhesive is an ultraviolet-resistant adhesive that is applied to a front surface of the first portion of the liner and a permanent adhesive is applied to a front surface of the second portion of the liner. A transparent film is secured to the removable adhesive and a printable label is secured to the permanent adhesive. The first portion of the liner can be separated from remainder of the construct so that the transparent film can be applied removably over the old product information. The new product information can be printed on the printable label. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037305 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL FILM - To provide a method of manufacturing an optical film formed on a plastic substrate. There is provided a method of manufacturing an optical film including the steps of laminating a separation layer and an optical filter on a first substrate, separating the optical filter from the first substrate, attaching the optical filter to a second substrate. Since the optical film manufactured according to the invention has flexibility, it can be provided on a portion or a display device having a curved surface. Further, the optical film is not processed at high temperatures, and hence, an optical film having high yield with high reliability can be formed. Furthermore, an optical film having an excellent impact resistance property can be formed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037306 | POLYMER-CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FOR USE AS A SENSOR - A polymer-carbon nanotube composite film is provided for use as a sensor for detecting chemical vapors. The composite film is formed by coating perpendicularly-aligned carbon nanotubes with a polymer selected from poly(vinyl acetate), poly(isoprene), or blends thereof. The sensor may be formed by attaching at least two electrodes to the polymer-carbon nanotube composite film. The sensor may be used in any applications where the sensor is capable of detecting a change in conductivity in the composite. | 2012-02-16 |