10th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090056689 | ARCHERY RELEASE - An archery release including a release head, a moveable hook, and an adjustable jaw. The adjustable jaw can be moved relative to the hook to adjust a gap defined between the hook and the adjustable jaw when the hook is in a closed position to capture a bowstring. Optionally, the jaw can be completely removed from the release head to render the release a hook-only release. The jaw can include a free end separated from the release head by a distance. An adjustment element can be joined with the jaw, and operable in at least one of an adjustment mode to change the distance of the free end from the release head, and a removal mode to render the jaw completely removable from the release head. A method also is provided for modifying the archery release to suit an archer's preferences. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056690 | Magazine ejector structure for air gun - A magazine has a magazine body provided with a rotary clip, and the magazine body comprises an ejector member capable of movement, an ejector elastic member provided on the ejector member and being capable of expansion and contraction, and an engagement indent section capable of being engaged with a magazine catch at the time of loading the magazine into the air gun body, and the air gun body has a magazine ejector structure with the magazine catch that is urged by a catch elastic member to the magazine holding section and capable of engaging with the engagement indent section of the magazine, and a stopper that is capable of pressing part of the ejector member. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056691 | DIFFERENTIAL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FEED OF A PAINTBALL LOADER - The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056692 | Rotary clip rotation mechanism for air gun - A rotary clip rotation mechanism for an air gun, having a nail for engaging with a nail engagement section provided in the rotary clip and causing rotation of a rotary clip, comprises an L-shaped arm, capable of rotating about an arm shaft, with a muzzle side end opening section formed from a curved surface section; an arm elastic section provided at a position contacting the tip of the curved surface section of the L-shaped arm, a nail support arm provided so as to rotate on a gun rear end side of the L-shaped arm by means of a connecting elastic section, and a nail urged in the direction of the tip end by a nail elastic section provided on a tip of the nail support arm. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056693 | PROJECTILE LAUNCHING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a projectile launching apparatus capable of launching a projectile, such as a pellet, a BB, an arrow, a dart and a paintball. The projectile launching apparatus includes a motor driven linear motion converter, a cylinder, a breech assembly and a compression valve arrangement. The linear motion converter converts a rotational movement of a motor into a linear movement of a piston by a gear reduction mechanism. The linear movement of the piston within the cylinder compresses a gas with a high compression exponent. The compressed gas is further released into a barrel of the breech assembly through the compression valve arrangement. The compressed gas expands in the barrel causing a projectile to be launched from the barrel with a force of the compressed gas. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056694 | FURNACE - A furnace includes: a furnace housing; a perforated tray mounted in the furnace housing; and a stirring rod disposed rotatably on the perforated tray. The stirring rod has top and bottom ends, two opposite lateral ends, a middle portion, and opposite first and second portions, each of which extends from the middle portion to a respective one of the lateral ends. Each of the first and second portions has an inclined face that extends between the top and bottom ends of the stirring rod from the respective one of the lateral ends toward the middle portion of the stirring rod, that is inclined relative to the perforated tray, and that faces toward the perforated tray. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056695 | Charcoal / Air BBQ Combustion Chamber Assembly - An open “funnel shaped” Inner Burner inside an open top Outer Casing. The casings closed base has a central hole accommodating the burners small open bottom Ash Exit. The space between the Inner Burner wall and Outer Casing wall forms an Annular Air Plenum that's supplied by an electric variable speed blower. Air enters the Burner Combustion space through perforations in the Burner/Plenum wall. This ensures rapid ignition and controls combustion rate (Temp). This also precipitates ash from burner Ash Exit, through the Ash Chute and into Storage Container fitted to outer casings base. A Radial diffuser centered on the heating surface provides a variable speed Lateral Air Sheet between heating and grill surfaces, instantly blowing “Smoke and Flare-Ups” to the outer burner perimeter. Unit is designed as a “Drop-In” unit to fit a manufacturer BBQ cart suitably equipped to specify basic installation requirements. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056696 | FLAMELESS COMBUSTION HEATER - A flameless combustion heater is described that comprises an oxidation conduit and a fuel conduit having a plurality of centralizers attached to the external wall of the fuel conduit wherein at least one centralizer or portion of a centralizer is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fuel conduit. A method for providing heat to a process conduit is also described that comprises providing an oxidation conduit; providing a fuel conduit having a plurality of openings that provide fluid communication from within the fuel conduit to the oxidation conduit, and a plurality of centralizers attached to the fuel conduit wherein at least one centralizer or portion of a centralizer is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fuel conduit; providing a process conduit in a heat exchange relationship with the oxidation conduit; introducing fuel into the fuel conduit; introducing an oxidant into the oxidation conduit; and introducing the fuel into the oxidation conduit through the plurality of openings such that flameless combustion occurs in the oxidation conduit. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056697 | Direct-heating type carcass processing apparatus using vacuum - A direct-heating type carcass processing apparatus using vacuum. At least one piece of dead livestock infected with various diseases such as infectious diseases is heated for complete sterilization using high-pressure steam, and undergoes complete moisture removal to become dry by means of the vacuum, thereby allowing the dead livestock to be easily crushed. To this end, a carcass processing drum is directly heated by a heating means instead of a conventional steaming process, which provides steam from a boiler to the dead stock, to reduce a processing time and cost due to removal of the boiler. The vacuum can be converted into atmospheric pressure using a pressure valve so that the processed dead livestock can be discharged from the apparatus. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056698 | Solar collector framework - A solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system that tracks movements of the sun along at least one axis may have a plurality of reflector panels, a support structure that supports the reflector panels in a manner that defines a pair of adjacent reflector troughs, each trough having a base, a pair of reflective side walls and a trough aperture suitable for receiving incident sunlight during operation of the solar energy collection system, a frame that is coupled to the support structure near the bases of the troughs to define a closed reflector support truss framework in cooperation with the support structure, wherein the reflector support truss framework is positioned behind the reflector troughs such that the reflector support truss framework does not shadow the reflector panels during normal operation of the solar energy collector, and a plurality of solar receivers. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056699 | Linear fresnel solar arrays and receievers therefor - Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Improved solar radiation absorbers, receivers and related methods are described here. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056700 | SUN TRACKING SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR PANEL - A sun tracking system includes a first, and a second photo sensors, separately mounted on a solar panel on two positions apart from one another and symmetrical with respect to a center of the panel. A first sleeve surrounds the first photosensor; a second sleeve surrounds the second photosensor. Each of the sleeves has an inclined opening with reference to the surface of the panel. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056701 | Linear fresnel solar arrays and drives therefor - Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Drives and drive systems are described herein that may provide improved rotational positioning, movement, and/or rotational positional sensing. For example, drives and drive systems are provided which allow operation through a variable frequency drive. The components and methods described herein may be used together in any combination in a solar collector system, or they may be used separately in different solar collector systems. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056702 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTING ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTER - A solar energy collecting assembly useful for transferring solar heat to a heat utilizing system via heat transfer fluid flow, comprising anisotropic graphite sheets coupled to a pipe containing heat transfer fluid , and various configurations and embodiments. Methods useful for extracting collected solar heat and transferring said heat to a heat transfer medium. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056703 | Linear fresnel solar arrays and components therefor - Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056704 | Reflecting parabolic construction for solar heating systems - A reflecting parabolic construction for solar heating systems comprises at least a reflecting parabola for concentrating solar beams on a thermal carrier containing receiver tube, wherein the parabola comprises an aluminum fretted central layer, on the faces thereof two opposite aluminum layers are applied. According to a first embodiment, in the concave part of the reflecting parabolic construction a crystal mirror of minimum thickness is applied. According to a further aspect of the invention, one of the layers is a reflecting aluminum layer made by depositing vapors, and protected by a sol-gel protective layer having a thickness corresponding to few microns. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056705 | COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A combustion system includes: a furnace housing defining a combustion chamber therein and having a gas outlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; a plenum housing surrounding and cooperating with the furnace housing to define a plenum chamber therebetween, and having an air inlet and an air outlet which are in fluid communication with the plenum chamber; and a heat exchanger housing disposed outwardly of the plenum housing and having an air inlet in fluid communication with the air outlet of the plenum housing, an air outlet, a gas inlet in fluid communication with the gas outlet of the furnace housing, and a gas outlet. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056706 | Vertical Continuous Vacuum Pan - The present invention consists of an improved vertical continuous vacuum pan apparatus consisting of eight chambers ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056707 | PROCESS OF REMOVING CALCIUM AND OBTAINING SULFATE SALTS FROM AN AQUEOUS SUGAR SOLUTION - The present invention provides a process for obtaining a product stream comprising one or more sulfate salts of potassium, sodium or ammonium from a sugar stream resulting from [processing a lignocellulosic feedstock, said sugar stream which includes calcium sulfate and one or more of these sulfate salts. The process comprises (i) treating the sugar stream to remove calcium, thereby producing a sugar stream containing substantially no calcium, and obtaining a salt stream comprising a calcium salt;(ii) choosing a feed stream that is either (a) a clarified salt stream derived from the salt stream of step (i) after removal of calcium therefrom; or (b) the sugar stream containing substantially no calcium that is produced in step (i); (iii) introducing the feed stream chosen in step (ii) to an ion exchange bed; and (iv) regenerating the ion exchange resin bed of step (iii) with sulfuric acid to produce the product stream. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056708 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TARGETING AEROSOLIZED PARTICLES TO A SPECIFIC AREA OF THE LUNGS - The present invention is directed to the administration of aerosolized particles to specific area of the lungs, and in particular to the targeted delivery of aerosolized pharmaceutical formulations to a specific area of the lungs. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices and methods for depositing aerosolized particles to a specific area of the lungs by regulating aerosolizing parameters of the device. The present invention also relates to devices, systems and methods for disease management, where the aerosolizing parameters are adjusted based on monitoring at least one health parameter. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056709 | Method and apparatus for alleviating nasal congestion - The present invention relates generally to the field of treatments for nasal congestion, and in particular, to a method and apparatus for alleviating nasal congestion in a patient by mechanically stimulating the sneezing reflex in the patient to urge drainage of the nasal passageways. The method includes inserting an instrument having a work tip portion provided with at least one filament into the nostril of the patient. The nasal mucosa of the patient is then probed with the at least one filament to stimulate in the patient the sneeze reflex. This probing action causes the patient to sneeze. With the patient's mouth closed, the sneeze urges at least one of mucus, fluid and debris in the nasal passages of the patient to be forcibly expelled through the nostrils of the patient thereby draining the nasal cavity of the patient. The instrument used in the performance of this method includes a handle portion upon which the work tip portion is carried. The handle portion may be integrally formed with the work tip portion or releasably attachable thereto. The instrument is further provided with a physical stop associated with one of the work tip portion and the handle portion to prevent injury resulting from the working tip portion being inserted too deeply into the nasal passages of the patient. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056710 | Inhaler for Powdery Substances - The invention relates to an inhalator ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056711 | Nose Cannula Heated/Humidified Gas Delivery System - A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056712 | BASE UNIT FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A base unit for use in a breathing gas heating and humidification apparatus includes a gas source configured to generate an initial gas flow, the gas source having a gas source outlet and a flow divider in fluid communication with the gas source outlet. The flow divider is configured to divide the initial gas flow into a first flow of gas and a second flow of gas. The flow divider includes a first compartment including a first gas flow path for the first flow of gas and a second compartment including a second gas flow path for the second flow of gas. A heater is disposed in the second compartment. A method for use in generating breathing gas and insulating gas from a gas source is also disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056713 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A HEATED AND HUMIDIFIED GAS - An apparatus for providing breathing gas to a patient that includes a base unit to provide a first flow of gas and a second flow of gas and a humidification canister to be coupled to the base unit is described. The humidification canister includes a first gas flow path to receive and humidify the first flow of gas. A delivery tube assembly includes a first lumen configured for fluid communication with the first gas flow path to receive the humidified first flow of gas and a second lumen to receive the second flow of gas. A method of heating and humidifying the first flow of gas and insulating the first flow of gas with the second flow of gas is also described. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056714 | HUMIDIFIER FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A humidification canister for humidifying a breathing gas, the humidification canister includes a fluid supply configured to supply a fluid and a first gas flow path in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A first gas flow path is configured to humidify the breathing gas with the fluid. A second gas flow path at least partially surrounds the first gas flow path. A method of insulating a breathing gas in a humidification canister using a gas is also disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056715 | DELIVERY TUBE FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A delivery tube assembly for delivering a breathing gas to a patient, the delivery tube includes a first lumen having an upstream portion and a downstream portion. The lumen is configured to deliver the breathing gas from the upstream portion to the downstream portion. A second lumen is configured to flow an insulating gas around the first lumen. A method of insulating a breathing gas with an insulating gas and discharging the insulating gas to atmosphere is also disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056716 | Cool air inhaler and methods of treatment using same - An inhaler device and a method of treating various symptoms associated with the airway and/or throat and/or respiratory system of a patient. The device is particularly designed to reduce swelling and inflammation of the larynx and or upper respiratory track, such as swelling and/or inflammation that result from croup, laryngitis's, laryngotracheobronchitis, and other diseases and conditions. In its method aspects, the present invention includes inhaling (or forcing manually or automatically) cool and/or moist air from the device to cause cool and/or moist air to enter the airways of the patient. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056717 | NOSE CANNULA HEATED/HUMIDIFIED GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056718 | Underwater breathing apparatus - A breathing apparatus for providing pressurized air to a swimmer. The breathing apparatus is based on a geometrically shaped structure that provides superior floatation characteristics in all sea conditions. The breathing apparatus includes a spherical shaped buoyant housing that is mounted above a half spherical shaped submersible housing. The buoyant housing provides a reservoir for pressurized air that is delivered to one or more swimmers by use of flexible air hoses. A battery powered air compressor and motor to produce the pressurized air is positioned within the submersible housing. An air intake for the air compressor receives air by a snorkel, the snorkel stores in a second position suitable for use as a handle while towing the apparatus on wheels. A rechargeable battery is positioned within the submersible housing to power the air compressor with cycling provided by use of a pressure switch. The rechargeable battery and air compressor operate as ballast within the submersible housing. The housings include bracket assemblies to provide handholds above and below the surface of the water. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056719 | EXHALATORY PRESSURE DEVICE AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An apparatus for providing pressure into which a patient must exhale is provided. The canister has a canister axis and is disposed to hold liquid. The canister also has indicia of pressure on the canister. The apparatus also includes a substantially rigid lid disposed to substantially cover a mouth of the canister and having a first inlet through the lid. The apparatus also includes an adapter in the first inlet. The apparatus also includes a conduit being retained by the adapter such that the conduit is substantially immovable relative to the canister axis. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056720 | Apparatus for Installing or Uninstalling Carbon Dioxide Absorbent Canister - Disclosed is an apparatus for installing a carbon dioxide absorbent canister which comprises a body, a lifting member, and a lifting mechanism. The body comprises a breathing circuit and an adapter for connecting the carbon dioxide absorbent canister with the breathing circuit. The adapter is located at or near the bottom of the body. The lifting member comprises a base portion, a positioning portion beneath the adapter, and a connecting portion. The lifting mechanism has a force receiving portion and a force, applying portion and which actuates the lifting member. Actuating the handle in the first direction causes the canister to be connected to the breathing circuit and to close the breathing circuit bypass. Turning the handle in a second direction actuates the canister to enable replacement of the canister and to cause the breathing bypass to open. The process can be achieved simply with one hand. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056721 | Respiratory apparatus with mouthpiece - Disclosed herein is a respiratory apparatus that acts as a system for pre-oxygenation of a patient and for the opening of respiratory pathways of a patient. The apparatus includes a mouthpiece having a shield that is inserted in the mouth of the patient. The mouthpiece also includes an outer tubular member for receiving a universal connector which can be connected to an anesthetic device. The shield has an inner side opening which leads to the inside of the tubular member. This opening is configured to receive a connector mounted to a tracheal tube. The tracheal tube is placed within the patient. The universal connector and the tracheal connector are put into mutual fluid communication within the tubular member thereby providing gaseous fluid to flow from the universal connector to the tracheal tube which is in fluid communication with the patient's trachea. The shield also includes teeth abutments or bite members which are to be abutted by the teeth of the patient in order to keep their mouth open. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056722 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OCCLUDING AN OVARIAN PATHWAY - Methods and devices of sterilization by which the ovarian pathway is occluded by a plug, wherein placement of the plug may be visually confirmed, Other methods and devices are also described. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056723 | Ultrasonically Detectable Intrauterine System and a Method for Enhancing Ultrasound Detection - The present invention relates to ultrasonically detectable intrauterine systems and to a method for enhancing ultrasound detection of these systems. An intrauterine system having an inert metal coating on at least part of the body of the intrauterine system or at least one inert metal clip, pin, ring or sleeve fixedly positioned on the body of the intrauterine system is described. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056724 | SLEEP APPLIANCE - A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by either clasps placed over the upper right and left molars and a retainer in the anterior area or by an occlusal coverage of the upper teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior raised ramps, separate the posterior teeth to reduce spasm on the temporalis muscle. A transverse, transpalatal member, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the upper right molars to the inside of the upper left molars, covers the tongue, preventing it from moving upward or backward during sleep, opening the airway. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056725 | Protective guards and method of using same - A method and apparatus for protecting a user's mouth from discomfort caused by installed dental brackets of the character having a plurality of bracket members attached to the teeth of the user with cooperating wire support members attached to the brackets. The apparatus includes a plurality of uniquely configured protective guards that can be quickly and easily connected to and removed from the bracket members of the installed dental bracket. The protective guards are preferably constructed from a soft, stretchable material and comprise an end guard, a side guard, a corner guard and a front guard, each of which can be readily, removably attached to the dental bracket at selected areas to protect the inside of the user's mouth from injury. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056726 | Therapeutic and protective dental device useful as an intra-oral delivery system - A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. When the device is used in a primarily therapeutic application, the inserts may be installed into all or less than all of the insets to form various insert patterns. Thus, different oral regions can be affected by different insert patterns. When the device is used as an athletic mouthguard, temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts that are later installed in the insets possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent, which may be xylitol, remineralizing agents, moisturizing agents, desensitizing agents, flavoring agents, breath fresheners, chemical and biological indicators, nutraceuticals, antibiotics, probiotics, other medications and chemotherapeutics, or other agents. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056727 | THUMB- AND FINGER-SUCKING INHIBITION GARMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A garment for inhibiting thumb and finger sucking includes pajamas having sleeves that cover the hands with a puppet having a likeness of a creature. The child is told a story that has the creature as a character therein. The child is encouraged to participate in the story-telling with the use of the puppet, with the child acting out the part played by the creature in the story. Such an activity engages a child by being part of the action of the story and distracts the child from thumb and or finger sucking. The child is encouraged to wear the garment during the night so that the puppet/creature remains at the end of the sleeves in covering relation to the hands during the night, thereby deterring and inhibiting the child from thumb and or finger sucking. Another element can include positive reinforcement in the form of a reward system. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056728 | Smokeless smoker - A smokeless smoker comprising an outer member having a plurality of chambers. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056729 | SMOKING ARTICLE AND SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER - Improved filters useful for tobacco products, such as cigarettes, and novel cigarettes having such filters are disclosed. The filters include adsorbents such as activated carbon which reduce amounts of one or more gas phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The adsorbents are treated with off-taste suppressants which reduce the off-taste associated with adsorbent containing filters and substantially restore the taste normally associated with tobacco smoke. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056730 | HAIR EXTENSION DEVICES AND METHODS - A hair extension device comprises a biocompatible anchor adapted to be secured directly to a user's cranium adjacent natural hair, a connector adapted to be secured directly to the anchor, and at least one elongate strand of hair secured directly to the connector so that the at least one strand of hair flows freely relative to the natural hair. The connector or the at least one elongate strand of hair may be adapted to yield to excessive forces so that the anchor is not dislodge from the cranium should the at least one elongate strand of hair be pulled with sufficient force. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056731 | Low Stress Attachment of Hair Extensions - A cosmetic hair extension for low stress attachment to existing scalp hair has a strand of extension hair with an upper end gathered and bound together with an adhesive, a crimpable or otherwise collapsible attachment tube for receiving and retaining strands of existing scalp hair in a collapsed condition of the tube, and a low stiffness, pliable link such as a short length of thin thread connecting the gathered upper end of the extension strand to the attachment tube. The pliable link at least partly isolates the attachment tube and scalp hair from swinging, twisting and other movement of the suspended extension hair thereby reducing stress on and damage to the scalp hair when the extension is worn. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056732 | ROTARY NAIL FILING APPARATUS FOR ANIMALS - A rotary nail filing apparatus for animals is described that includes a shroud or housing, an opening in the shroud that is suitable sized and shaped to allow an end portion of an animal's nail to be put through the opening, and a suitably shaped and oriented rotary grinder that is contained within the shroud grinding at least a portion of an animal's nail when put through the opening, where at least a portion of the nail particles that are grinded away by the rotary grinder are contained in a portion of the shroud. In some embodiments, the rotary grinder position/orientation and/or its surface are adjustable and/or replaceable. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056733 | Handheld machine for attaching hair weave to natural hair - The handheld hair weaving sewing machine has a motor driven by electric power and an on/off switch for providing electricity to the motor. A dial is provided for selecting a stitch pattern. A power switch is pressed to apply power to the motor to sew. A bobbin case containing a bobbin of thread and a bobbin thread spool for delivering thread to the needle are disposed within the machine housing. Rubber guards are provided to protect the scalp from injury. A tension dial is provided for adjusting the tension of the thread leaving the bobbin thread spool. A rotary wheel is provided for moving a needle up and down and moving the needle high enough to position the hair for properly sewing. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056734 | Hair texturizer and conditioner - The present invention relates to personal care compositions, and in particular, a hair care composition for obtaining tangled and tousled hair styles. The compositions are preferably made of a large proportion of natural products and a minimal amount of drying agents and preservatives. In particular, the invention relates to a hair care composition comprising water, sea salt, coconut oil, panthenol, and SD alcohol. The invention further relates to methods of using the composition for obtaining fashionable tangled hair styles and methods of making the composition that are economical and easy to manufacture. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056735 | Roll type eyelash curler - In a roll type eyelash curler which includes a rod shaped heating and curling unit able to heat and lift upward an eyelash and to form an eyelash in a wave shape, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the heating and curling unit for heating, a controller for controlling the operation of the power supply unit, and a main body | 2009-03-05 |
20090056736 | Press type eyelash curler - In an eyelash curler which includes a curling unit formed of a fixed curling unit and a movable curling unit for heating an eyelash and forming a wave in a state that it is pinched, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the curling unit for heating, a controller for controlling the operation of the curling unit and a body for accommodating the above elements, there is provided a press type eyelash curler which comprises a power supply unit having a cellular phone power connector for receiving an electric power from the cellular phone. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056737 | Head For A Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator for applying a cosmetic to keratinous material is provided. The applicator is a single-piece molded unit formed of a single material and includes a slim, tapered head portion, having an arcuate configuration. The head portion comprises a support and at least two rows of projecting tines integrally molded therewith. The tines extend transversely away from one side of the support relative to the longitudinal axis of the head, the opposite side of the support being smooth and free from tines. The arcuate and tapered shape of the support facilitates the application of cosmetic product to the eyelash fringe including the shortest eyelashes located in the corners of the eye. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056738 | HAIR HOLDER, OPEN/CLOSE DEVICE FOR HAIR-HOLDING MEMBER, AND HAIR HOLDER FOR HAIR TREATMENT - A hair holder includes a tube formed of a sheet in such a design as to allow a hair bundle to be inserted from a one-end opening at one end of the tube toward an other-end opening at the other end thereof. The tube includes an integration mechanism in the vicinity of the one-end opening. The integration mechanism is for a clip-type fixing member having a pair of pinchers. The one-end opening is openable and closable by operating the clip-type fixing member having been integrated with the tube. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056739 | Powder puff box - A powder puff box including a receiving case having a receptacle, a partitioning cap, a puff having a puffing section, a puff enclosure and a cover body. The receiving case has a coupling section coupled with a coupled section of the partitioning cap. The partitioning cap further has a small-diameter engaging section formed with a central fitting hole. The puff has a puffing section and a small-diameter held section protruding from the puffing section. The puffing section is formed with a large-diameter central conduit. The held section is formed with a small-diameter perforation communicating with the conduit, whereby the conduit and the perforation together form a passage for makeup powder. The held section is fixedly held in the fitting hole. An annular groove is formed on outer circumference of the held section and adapted to a rim of the fitting hole. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056740 | METHOD FOR CLEANING ALUMINUM ARTICLES - A method for cleaning aluminum article includes steps of first water washing for a aluminum article; cleaning the aluminum article with mildly alkaline solution which including phosphate, carbonate and silicate; and second water washing for the aluminum article. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056741 | Cleaning apparatus, cleaning method, pattern formation apparatus, and pattern formation method - A pattern formation apparatus has a drum-like intaglio rolling along a transferred medium. After the intaglio is charged by a charger, a pattern of toner particles is formed by supplying a liquid developer of each color to the intaglio via a developing machine and an electric field is formed between the intaglio and the transferred medium by rolling the intaglio along the transferred medium to transfer charged toner particles to the transferred medium. A cleaning apparatus which cleans the intaglio after the pattern in each color being transferred to the transferred medium has nozzles at an angle for blowing a cleaning liquid against recesses and removal rollers for removing toner particles liberated from the recesses together with the cleaning liquid. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056742 | Process for Decontaminating an Organic Solid Substrate Contaminated by Solid Radioactive Particulate Inorganic Contaminants, Using Dense Pressurized CO2 - Process for decontaminating, cleaning a solid organic substrate contaminated by solid radioactive particulate inorganic contaminants, in which:
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20090056743 | METHOD OF CLEANING PLASMA ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CHAMBER - A method and apparatus for cleaning a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition chamber is described. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a first cleaning gas to a processing region within the chamber; and then providing a second cleaning gas to the processing region. In another embodiment, the method includes providing a substantially pure fluorine gas to a processing chamber. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056744 | WAFER CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions and methods of removing debris including organic debris from a hydrophobic surface during semiconductor processing are disclosed. The method includes exposing a semiconductor wafer having debris, including organic debris, thereon to a cleaning solution including an oxidizing agent and at least one surfactant. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056745 | WET CLEAN PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF ANODIZED CHAMBER PARTS - A cleaning process for recovering an anodized aluminum part is particularly useful when the part has been exposed to a fluorine-containing plasma in etch reactor. The part is bathed in an agitated solution of a fluoride acid, such as ammonium fluoride, which converts aluminum fluoride to a soluble fluoride. The part is rinsed in water. The pores of the cleaned anodization may be resealed by a submerging the part in hot agitated deionized water. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056746 | Methods For Treating Surfaces, And Apparatuses For Treating Surfaces - Some embodiments include methods of treating surfaces with aerosol particles. The aerosol particles may be formed as liquid particles, and then passed through a chamber under conditions which change the elasticity of the particles prior to impacting a surface with the particles. The change in elasticity may be an increase in the elasticity, or a decrease in the elasticity. The change in elasticity may be accomplished by causing a phase change of one or more components of the aerosol particles such as, for example, by at least partially freezing the aerosol particles, or by forming entrained bubbles within the aerosol particles. Some embodiments include apparatuses that may be utilized during treatment of surfaces with aerosol particles. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056747 | FAN BLADE CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a fan blade cleaning tool having a box-shaped housing. The housing has first and second openings on opposing sides, with a passage extending therebetween for receiving a fan blade. A dust gutter extends outwardly from, and adjacent to, the first opening. A method of cleaning a fan blade using the disclosed tool is also provided. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056748 | Grill Brush - A grill brush including a body having an internal liquid reservoir for containing a fluid, a brush head having at least one hole in fluid communication with the internal reservoir for providing a fluid to the grill surface, and a handle is provided. A plurality of bristles extends from the brush head. A scraper brush having a plurality of stiff bristles is provided. Additionally, a flow control unit controls the flow of a fluid from the internal reservoir to the at least one hole. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056749 | LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A liquid application apparatus includes: a roller member which is driven so as to rotate in a rotational direction; an application liquid supply device which supplies an application liquid onto a portion of the roller member while the roller member is rotating; a blade member which is arranged so as to abut against a circumferential surface of the roller member at an abutment position that is on a downstream side of the application liquid supply device in terms of the rotational direction of the roller member, the blade member wiping away an excess of the supplied application liquid on the roller member; a substitute fluid spray device which is arranged on a downstream side of the abutment position of the blade member in terms of the rotational direction of the roller member, the substitute fluid spray device spraying a substitute fluid onto a region of the circumferential surface of the roller member so as to remove the application liquid on the region of the circumferential surface of the roller member after the roller member passing the abutment position of the blade member, the substitute fluid including one of gas and liquid that is different from the application liquid; and a substitute fluid spray control device which controls the substitute fluid spray device to spray the substitute fluid. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056750 | Component for a Painting Installation and Device for Removing Paint Therefrom - This invention concerns a component for a painting facility which is contaminated with paint during operation of the painting facility, e.g. a grating, a hanger, a cover and similar, characterized in that it is coated with a plasma polymeric coating containing oxygen, carbon and silicon. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056751 | CLEANING STORAGE AND LIKE TANKS - A method for cleaning the interior walls of a storage tank comprises traversing over said walls a cleaning head supplied with air. The cleaning head may comprise a cleaning duct having an inlet and an outlet and a lateral opening which in use is sealingly arranged against the tank wall, whereby air flowing through the duct flows over and in contact with the tank wall. Cleaning materials, such as aggregate particles and cleaning fluid droplets, may be entrained in the air. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056752 | Method of controlling a dishwashing machine having a steam generator - A method of controlling a home appliance, such as a dish washing machine, that includes supplying steam in a washing operation is disclosed. The method includes supplying steam generated by a steam generator, and supplying water to a water tank of a steam generator such that water overflows the water tank of the steam generator before and/or after steam is supplied to the washing chamber. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056753 | Device for Cleaning a Filter Element | 2009-03-05 |
20090056754 | DISHWASHER WITH TARGETED SENSING - An automatic dishwasher comprises a housing defining a wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed, a movable sensor for determining a utensil load within at least one preselected location within the wash chamber, and a controller operably coupled to the movable sensor to control the direction of movement of the movable sensor to determine the presence and size of a utensil load in the at least one preselected location within the wash chamber. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056755 | Method of controlling a dishwashing machine having a steam generator - A method of controlling a dish washing machine capable of automatically washing items to be washed is disclosed. The method includes performing a steam spraying action defined to spray stream on a plurality of racks containing items to be washed, initiating a first water spraying action defined to spray on at least one first rack which is exposed firstly to the stream, and iitiating a second water spraying action defined to spray water on at least one second rack, different from the first rack, wherein spraying water on the first rack begins prior to spraying water on the second rack. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056756 | DISHWASHER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is provided which can determine whether a filtering device needs to be cleaned based on the time taken for a drain pump to discharge wash fluid from a sump. The dishwasher can make this determination without a manual examination of food waste collected in the filtering device. A related method of controlling the dishwasher based on such a determination is also provided. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056757 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISHWASHER AND DISHWASHER - A dishwasher and method of controlling a dishwasher are provided. In the dishwasher and the method, a heater in a sump begins to be driven when a measured fluid supply frequency measured before the supply of wash fluid into the sump is complete reaches a predefined value, and thus heats the wash fluid in the sump. Thus, it is possible to reduce the time taken to heat the wash fluid in the sump to a target temperature, thus reducing the operating time of the dishwasher. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056758 | TREATMENT APPARATUS, TREATMENT METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An apparatus and a method for accurately determining if a substrate is properly retained by a substrate-retaining mechanism, lowering the manufacturing cost, and instantly detecting any fracture of the substrate during treatment are disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate-retaining mechanism to retain a wafer, a treatment liquid supply mechanism to supply a treatment liquid to the wafer, and a rotatable cup adapted to rotate as an integral unit with the substrate-retaining mechanism while covering the outer peripheral portion of the wafer. The substrate-retaining mechanism has a retaining member. A second end of the retaining member is in the upper position when a first end of the retaining member retains a wafer, or in the lower position when the first end is retaining no wafer. A touch sensor is arranged below the second end of the retaining member so that, when the second end is in the lower position, it can touch the second end. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056759 | Method and system to remove coke from a coker drum - The present invention is a method to remove coke from a coker drum. The invention includes the steps of impinging fluid from a fluid jet on the inside surface of the coker and then determining the vibration signal of the coker drum. The signal is then transformed to determine the amplitude versus frequency by a Fourier Transform of the vibration signal. The amplitude change of the vibration signal as it goes through a maximum, determines when the coke layer has been cut. The fluid jet is lowered into a new layer of coke. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056760 | Metering Device - A device having a reservoir that has an opening, a dosing chamber, and a movable conveying tool. The reservoir, the dosing chamber, and the conveying tool are disposed so the dosing chamber can be filled via the opening in the reservoir in a first position of the conveying tool. The opening of the reservoir is closed by means of the surface of the conveying tool in a second position of the conveying tool. The conveying tool can be moved from the first position into the second position via a thermo-sensitive switch that triggers the movement of the conveying tool. The disclosed device is suitable for metering pourable detergents, especially into the interior of washing or cleaning machines. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056761 | APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A CLEAN BONDING ENVIROMENT - A bonding apparatus for bonding materials onto a substrate supported on a substrate support is provided with an air generator that is arranged and configured to direct an air flow onto the substrate during bonding. The air generator is located on one side of the substrate support, whereas a suction device is located on an opposite side of the substrate support which is operative to draw the air flow away from the bonding apparatus. The air generator further comprises an air knife that is operative to generate a unidirectional air flow over an entire length of the substrate during bonding. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056762 | Method for Cleaning a Steam Generator - A method for cleaning a steam generator may include supplying water to the steam generator and boiling the water in the steam generator to separate and expel at least some deposits in the steam generator. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056763 | Dish washing machine - A controlling method for a dish washing machine that is capable of accomplishing an excellent washing effect while consuming a small amount of energy is disclosed. The controlling method for the dish washing machine includes; spraying a washing water mixed with detergent into a tub containing dishes, spraying washing water that is not mixed with detergent into the tub, spraying steam into the tub after the spraying of washing water that is not mixed with the detergent, and reducing the humidity of the tub. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056764 | Liquid processing apparatus, liquid processing method, and storage medium - A liquid processing apparatus | 2009-03-05 |
20090056765 | SINGLE TYPE SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a single type substrate treating apparatus and a cleaning method the substrate treating apparatus. A cleaning process is periodically performed on a substrate support member after a series of repeated substrate treating processes is performed to remove contaminants remaining on the substrate support member and minimize thermal deformation of the substrate support member due to a high temperature chemical solution. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056766 | Substrate processing apparatus and method - In a substrate processing apparatus, a control section is preset to perform a chemical liquid process by use of a chemical liquid after a rinsing process by use of a rinsing liquid. The control section first executes a step of rotating a substrate at a rotational speed not lower than that used in the rinsing process and supplying the chemical liquid onto the substrate, thereby performing cleaning inside a drain cup by the chemical liquid, while discarding, through a waste line, liquid received by the drain cup. The control section then executes a step of rotating the substrate at a decreased rotational speed for the chemical liquid process and supplying the chemical liquid onto the substrate, thereby performing the chemical liquid process on the substrate, while collecting, through a collection line, liquid received by the drain cup. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056767 | Surface treatment apparatus - A surface treating jig of the present invention includes a treatment solution collecting section having (i) a ring-like groove formed on a surface (a) facing to a surface (a) to be treated of a semiconductor wafer and (ii) a through hole for collecting the treatment solution, the through hole formed so as to be continuous with the ring-like groove. With this arrangement, the present invention provides a surface treatment apparatus that prevents the treatment solution from spattering to a surface other than the surface (a) to be treated, and thereby, treatment with the treatment solution can be performed only with respect to the target surface. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056768 | LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - A liquid ejection head includes an energy-generating element arranged on a semiconductor substrate, a barrier layer deposited on the semiconductor substrate for forming a liquid chamber in the periphery of the energy-generating element, and a nozzle sheet bonded on the barrier layer and having a nozzle formed at a position opposing the energy-generating element, in which the liquid ejection head ejects liquid contained in the liquid chamber from the nozzle as liquid droplets by the energy-generating element, and the barrier layer is provided with a plurality of depressions, each having an independent contour, arranged within a range, which is separated from the border of the barrier layer, on an adhesive region adhering to the nozzle sheet. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056769 | DISH WASHING MACHINE - A dish washing machine including a tub configured to form a space for a dish to be washed, a door configured to open or close the tub, and an exhaust duct extended to an under portion of the door to exhaust air in the tub. Further, the exhaust duct has a lower end sloped with respect to an installation surface of the dish washing machine. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056770 | Cleaning arrangement for toothbrushes with vibration and filter - A cleaning arrangement ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056771 | WATER RECOVERY ASSEMBLY - An assembly ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056772 | NOZZLE APPARATUS OF DISHWASHER - A nozzle apparatus of a dishwasher including a washing nozzle configured to inject washing water onto targets to be washed, a water supply passage part for allowing the flow of washing water supplied to the washing nozzle, a drain passage part for allowing the flow of washing water to be drained, and a siphon preventing portion configured to prevent a siphon phenomenon from occurring on the drain passage part, whereby a space required for configuring a drain passage and a siphon phenomenon preventing structure can be minimized so as to maintain the dishwasher in a compact size and improve the space utilization. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056773 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher measures the amount of vibration caused by a drain pump, and terminates the operation of the drain pump if the amount of vibration measured exceeds a predefined vibration level. Thus, it is possible to precisely determine, during a drain operation, when a sump will be completely drained and thus prevent the drain pump from being driven any longer if no wash fluid remains in the sump. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive vibration and noise from being generated. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056774 | UMBRELLA HAVING A LOCKING MEMBER TO PREVENT RELEASE OF A TIP OF A RIB FROM A CANOPY - An umbrella includes a canopy having a rib-connecting end, a rib having a tip to connect with the rib-connecting end, a tip cap connected to the rib-connecting end of the canopy and defining a receiving space that receives therein the tip of the rib, and a locking member connected to the tip cap to prevent release of the tip of the rib from the receiving space. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056775 | Umbrella Apparatus - An umbrella apparatus includes a pole portion, a canopy portion hingedly coupled to the pole portion, the canopy portion having a plurality of support ribs and a plurality of support struts, and at least one lamp module mounted to the canopy portion, each lamp module having a plurality of light emitting diodes, each light emitting diode being aimed in a selected fixed direction, at least one of the light emitting diodes being aimed in a direction that is not normal to the support rib to which the lamp module is mounted. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056776 | QUICK CONNECTOR FOR SHADE STRUCTURE - A connector is provided to connect a structural rib of a structure to another rib or portion of the structure, such as an umbrella. The connector comprises first and second ends, and can include a reinforcing rib and/or a closure member. The second end comprises at least one recess extending from a side of the connector. The recess can comprise an open end configured to be coupled to a mounting member of an umbrella hub or rib and a closed end configured to rest on or retain the mounting member. The reinforcing rib can extend between the first and second ends of the connector to enhance its strength. The closure member, if present, can be biased to allow or restrict access to the open end of the recess to retain the mounting member in the closed ends thereof. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056777 | Lighted Cane - A lighted cane includes a transparent rod having upper and lower ends. A foot is coupled to the lower end of the rod. A light source is in communication with one of the rod upper end and the rod lower end, wherein light from the light source travels through and is emitted by the rod. The lighted cane includes a handle operatively coupled to the upper end of the rod. In addition, the lighted cane includes a battery for powering the light source and includes an activation device coupled to the handle for selectively actuating said light source. The lighted cane may also include an emergency alert system having an input device in data communication with a transmitter for transmitting a distress signal upon activation of the input device. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056778 | Crutch foot - Crutch foot with a foot or shoe shaped housing made of molded elastomeric plastic, the housing including an aperture that can slidably and fricionally engage with the lower portion of a crutch or cane shaft The aperture's lowest surface is sized to abut the top most surface of the cane's or the crutch's rubber tip so that the bottom most surface of the housing remains approximately one half of an inch above the ground plane when the crutch or cane is in use by a person. A preferred embodiment includes the housing being constructed of a low durometer plastic so that the aperture is capable of stretching over the crutch or cane rubber tip during installation and then returning to a shaft hugging dimension. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056779 | Auxiliary section for a canopy - A canopy has a frame with a plurality of legs for defining a main area of protection, an auxiliary leg for defining an auxiliary area of protection adjacent the main area of protection, the auxiliary leg capable of being removed and a roof frame supported by the uprights. A tarp, secured to the frame, has a main section for covering the main area, and an auxiliary section adjacent the main section. The auxiliary section is (i) extendable between the legs and the auxiliary leg to cover the auxiliary area, (ii) extendable between the legs and the support surface to provide additional cover to the main area as a wall, and (iii) storable such that only the main section covers the main area and the at least one auxiliary leg is removed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056780 | Protective tarp with plural removable anchor tanks - A protective tarp for covering a mass includes: a flat, flexible sheet material having a top and bottom and having a peripheral edge; a plurality of unconnected anchor tank receiving pockets permanently attached to a the flat, flexible sheet material and being separate and apart from one another and the peripheral edge, and being arranged in a predetermined pattern, each of the plurality of anchor tank receiving pockets adapted to receive an independent, removable anchor tank, the independent, removable anchor tank having at least one fill orifice, closure means for the at least one fill orifice, and being adapted to be inserted into the anchor tank receiving pocket and removed therefrom, and, wherein the plurality of unconnected anchor tank receiving pockets and the sheet material are formed of the same material. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056781 | Shelter System - A shelter system comprising a flexible canopy supported by a plurality of cylindrical tubular poles where the poles comprise a novel assembly for attaching the canopy, ground straps and auxiliary cables to the top of the poles, including an expansion plug disposed in the top end of each tubular pole for anchoring a shaft disposed coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the tube which shaft carries at least one bracket plate and a portion of the canopy. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056782 | Swivel Tent Fitting - A tent frame including at least one pivotal coupling for connecting a plurality of structural members is provided. The tent frame includes a plurality of structural members connected together to form a frame for supporting a fabric shell. The tent frame includes at least one coupling for connecting four of the structural members to one another. The coupling includes a plurality of connector portions adapted to engage corresponding connector portions of the structural members. The coupling permits pivotal movement of at least one of the structural members relative to other structural members connected to that coupling to facilitate assembly and erection of the tent frame. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056783 | TEMPERATURE POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE POWER GENERATION METHOD - A temperature power generation device includes a temperature reactive layer made of high thermal energy absorbing material and a thermal electron generation layer made of low work function material. A temperature power generation method by using the temperature reactive layer and the thermal electron generation layer to absorb heat and generate thermal electrons which are then induced to a conductive layer through an externally applied electric field, and the generated thermal electrons are then further transferred via an electricity output component to an output load for providing power. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056784 | SOLAR CELL CONNECTING APPARATUS, STRIP RETAINING APPARATUS AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS FOR A SOLAR CELL CONNECTING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a solar cell connecting apparatus, for example a solar cell connecting apparatus, for manufacturing solar cell strings from individual solar cells and electrically conductive strips, having a first module for joining solar cells and strips together; a second module which is connected to the first module for connection, for example, soldering of the strips to the solar cells; and a third module for transportation of the solar cells from the first module through the second module. The connecting apparatus is characterized in that the first module has an apparatus for placing a strip retaining element on to a solar cell with strips, in order to fix the strips on the solar cell, and the third module is adapted in order to also transport the retaining element together with the solar cell (FIG. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056785 | DUAL TROUGH CONCENTRATING SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system. The collector may have a plurality of reflector panels, a support structure that supports the reflector panels in a manner that defines a pair of adjacent reflector troughs, each trough having a base, a pair of reflective side walls and a trough aperture suitable for receiving incident sunlight during operation of the collector, a plurality of solar receivers positioned generally adjacent an edge of an associated trough and including at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein the reflector panels are arranged to direct incident sunlight towards the solar receivers using a single reflection during operation of the collector, and a frame that is coupled to the support structure near the bases of the troughs to define a closed reflector support truss framework. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056786 | Photovoltaic receiver - A solar receiver can have a base plate having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of solar cells positioned over and supported by the first surface of the base plate, each solar cell having a cell face suitable for receiving solar radiation that faces away from the base plate, the plurality of solar cells being arranged in at least one string having a string axis, and a plurality of fins attached directly to the second surface of the base plate, wherein the fins extend outwardly from the second surface of the base plate in a direction that is generally perpendicular to both the string axis and the solar cell faces. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056787 | Concentrating solar collector - A solar energy collector is provided having at least one reflector panel, a plurality of solar receivers, and a support structure that supports the at least one reflector panels in a manner that defines a reflector troughs having a trough base, a pair of reflective side walls and a trough aperture suitable for receiving incident sunlight during operation of the collector, wherein each reflective side wall has a curvature that approximates a quarter parabola segment to thereby concentrate incident solar radiation on the plurality of solar receivers. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056788 | NOTCH STRUCTURE FOR CONCENTRATING MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE USING PHOTOVOLTAIC STRIPS - The invention provides a solar concentrator structure including a first concentrating element. The first concentrating element includes a first aperture region, a first exit region, a first side and a second side. The solar concentrator structure further includes a second or more concentrating elements integrally coupled with the first concentrating element in a parallel manner. The second concentrating element includes a second aperture region, a second exit region, the third side, and a fourth side. The third side joins with the second side to form an apex notch structure characterized by a radius of curvature. Additionally, the solar concentrator structure includes a separation region by a width separating the first exit region from the second exit region and a triangular region including the apex notch structure and a base defined by the separation region and a refractive index of about 1 characterizing the triangular region. | 2009-03-05 |