13th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130074839 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN ADMINISTERING INHALED NITRIC OXIDE GAS - Disclosed are systems for use in administering inhaled nitric oxide gas as a therapeutic treatment, where the systems reduce the risk of inducing an increase in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure leading to pulmonary edema in neonatal patients who have hypoxic respiratory failure and are candidates for inhaled nitric oxide treatment, the system comprising a source of pharmaceutically acceptable nitric oxide gas for inhalation, a delivery device suitable for delivering nitric oxide gas from the source to a term or near-term neonate patient, and instructions for use in operating the system. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074840 | Nitrous Oxide Anesthetic Administration System - The present invention is a method and system for administering nitrous oxide. The system includes a fluid control system for controlling the flow of nitrous oxide and oxygen to the patient. A nitrous oxide and oxygen supply, vacuum source, a breather bag, and a nasal delivery interface system are fluidly connected to the fluid control system and a patient. The fluid control system also includes a safety scavenge system including a mass airflow sensor, master controller, nitrous oxide valve, and alarm. The mass airflow sensor reads the scavenging vacuum pressure which it communicates to the master controller. Depending upon the scavenging vacuum pressure, the master controller can activate an alarm or shut off the flow of nitrous oxide. In operation, the present invention provides a system for administering anesthesia/analgesia gas which prevents excessively high volumes of exhaled nitrous oxide in the operatory environment through monitoring of the scavenge vacuum pressure. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074841 | DISPENSER FOR POWDERED COMPOSITIONS CONTAINED IN A SEPARATE PACK - The invention relates to a dispenser ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074842 | METHODS OF TREATMENT - The present invention concerns methods, compositions and apparatus for administering active agents to the lungs of a subject. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074843 | Quiet Blower Apparatus and System and Method for Reducing Blower Noise - A blower assembly including a motor, an impeller and a volute that is configured such that an inlet chamber of the volute and an outlet chamber of the volute are divided from one another by an airtight membrane and the membrane is configured to allow the transmission of pressure waves between the inlet and outlet chambers. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074844 | USE OF MULTIPLE BREATH TYPES - The present disclosure describes a mode of ventilation that makes an automatic determination of an appropriate mandatory breath type in response to one or more patient based criteria. Specifically, the ventilator during the delivery a mandatory breath type determines whether predetermined ventilatory criteria have been met. Based on the determination, the ventilator may deliver one of any number of mandatory breath types. Further, the present disclosure also combines the advantages of a hybrid mode of ventilation with this automatic determination of an appropriate mandatory breath type in response to one or more patient based criteria. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074845 | PATIENT INTERFACE AND HEADGEAR - Patient interface components and/or associated head gear and adjustment systems improve sealing and/or patient comfort and/or ease of use. The interface comprising an inflating or ballooning seal. The headgear assembly can be connected to the interface with an elastic component and an inelastic component. The elastic component enabling a course fitting of the interface to the patient and the inelastic component enabling a final fitting of the interface to the patient. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074846 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE, METHOD OF MAKING SUCH A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PUTTING ACTIVE ELEMENTS WITHIN THE UTERINE CAVITY - A retrievable intrauterine device for placing within the uterine cavity one or more encapsulated elements ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074847 | Systems and Methods for Male Sterilization - An energy delivery probe is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply energy to tissue, such as a duct, to shrink, damage, or occlude the duct. In some embodiments, the energy can be applied with a vapor media. In some embodiments, the duct can be a ductus deferens or an ejaculatory duct of the male reproductive system. Another feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can utilize an inflatable member to form a seal to contain the vapor media. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074848 | ANTI-OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DENTAL ORTHOTIC - An anti-obstructive airway dental orthotic is described. The orthotic includes a maxillary retainer and a mandibular retainer releasably attaching to a plurality of teeth of a wearer. The retainers are attached by at least one strut, either variable in length or of a plurality of lengths, which exert a forward force on the lower jaw, tending to advance the mandible relative to the maxilla. This advancement of the lower jaw promotes a less obstructed airway in the wearer, while fenestrations in the retainers may allow for greater comfort and tongue movement. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074849 | Modular Tissue Securement Systems - A system and method are disclosed for the securement of tissue and in particular for placement of a tongue base suspension fiber for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The system incorporates disposable connectors with releasable needles to facilitate the placement of fibers with minimal increase in suture site dilation or trauma. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074850 | MOUTHPIECE INSECT SHIELD - A mouthpiece is disclosed. The mouthpiece may include a screen to prevent airborne foreign objects from entering a user's mouth. The mouthpiece may include a bite guard and a shield disposed to cover around the lips. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074851 | DENTAL APPLIANCE - A dental appliance is disclosed herein. The dental appliance, in various aspects, includes arms disposed about occlusal pad to secure the dental appliance in a removable fashion to the teeth of the user. The occlusal pad is formed from an occlusal pad material transformable between a pliable state and a non-pliable state, in various aspects. Associated methods of use are also disclosed herein. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074852 | Method and System for Patient Care Management - A method for governing care of a person includes determining the importance of a candidate activity ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074853 | MIXED FIBER PRODUCT FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CIGARETTE FILTER ELEMENTS AND RELATED METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES - A system configured to produce smokable products including filter elements formed from multiple fibers is provided. The system includes a texturing apparatus configured to combine the fibers such that the fibers are at least partially entangled with each other and form a mixed fiber product. The entangled fibers may be sufficiently separated from one another such that plasticizer may be applied to the mixed fiber product without necessarily performing tow opening, crimp removal, or blooming operations. The fibers combined to form the mixed fiber product may define characteristics that differ or which are the same. Accordingly, filter elements may be produced that include different fibers that have respective desirable properties associated therewith. Related methods, apparatuses and mixed fiber products are also provided by the disclosure. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074854 | AEROSOL GENERATOR - An aerosol generator device for delivering an aerosol of a nicotine salt is provided. The aerosol generator comprises: (i) a mouth end; (ii) a first chamber containing a porous material wetted with liquid nicotine, (iii) a second chamber containing a porous material wetted with a solution of a volatile acid, (iv) a third chamber in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, leading to the mouth end, and (v) an outer housing defining a passageway for air through said device. A nicotine vapor can be produced by drawing air along the passageway and through the porous material wetted with liquid nicotine. An acid vapor can be produced by passing air along the passageway and through the porous material wetted with a solution of a volatile acid. Then, the nicotine vapor and the acid vapor can be admixed in the third chamber to form an aerosol of a nicotine salt, which can be drawn out through the mouth end. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074855 | TRANSLUCENT SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT - The invention provides a smokeless tobacco product comprising a tobacco extract. In some embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product is translucent. The invention further provides methods for making and using the smokeless tobacco product. In certain embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product comprises isomalt, maltitol syrup, and a translucent tobacco extract prepared by ultrafiltration. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074856 | TRANSLUCENT SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT - A smokeless tobacco product is provided that includes a tobacco material in the form of a tobacco extract, a particulate tobacco material, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product is substantially translucent. Methods for making and using the smokeless tobacco product are also provided. The smokeless tobacco product can include isomalt, maltitol syrup, particulate tobacco, and a translucent tobacco extract prepared by ultrafiltration. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074857 | INHALER COMPONENT - The disclosure relates to an inhaler component comprising: a housing ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074858 | TOBACCO PLANTS HAVING REDUCED NICOTINE DEMETHYLASE ACTIVITY - The present invention generally relates to methods and materials involved in producing tobacco plants having reduced levels of conversion of nicotine to nomicotine. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to mutations in a nicotine demethylase gene, tobacco plants comprising mutations in a nicotine demethylase gene, and tobacco compositions and products thereof. In other embodiments, the invention is directed toward nicotine demethylase RNA interference, tobacco plants comprising a nicotine demethylase RNA interference transgene, and tobacco compositions and products thereof. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074859 | FOIL ROLL FOR USE WITH PAD FOR REMOVING NAIL GEL AND ACRYLIC NAILS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - A nail gel/acrylic removal system and method for manufacturing a roll of foil segments with pads around a core used for nail gel and acrylic nail removal. A pad is configured to receive and absorb a substance for dissolving at least one of nail gel and acrylic nails. A segment of foil with an affixed pad is sized to wrap around at least a portion of a finger of a human hand so that the pad with the substance for dissolving is in contact with a fingernail of the hand. First and second sets of perforations are placed along opposite edges of the foil segment, so that pairs of foil segments with the pads are joined at the first and second set of perforations. A roll is formed of the foil segments with pads around a core. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074860 | COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN EXFOLIATION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a skin peel composition including a plurality of substances, such as lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol and, additionally a post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation reducing substance such as a retinol (vitamin A) or retinol derivative. Skin is first prepared using an alcohol preparation followed by a combinations of acids and, lastly, a retinol or retinol derivatives. Other agents such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and vitamin E can be added as needed. Application of the skin peel composition may be either topically in the form of a cream or gel, and may further be injected subcutaneously into the skin to achieve deeper penetration of the composition within the skin layers of the area to be treated. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074861 | Water-Powered Hand-Washing Method - A hand-washing system for washing fingernail beds and cuticular regions of human fingers and thumbs (collectively “digits”). The hand-washing system includes a work enclosure for containing ones of the digits and a high-velocity, high-flow water spray during a washing operation. The work enclosure defines an interior space, part of which defines an energy-dissipation region that, during use, provides a water reservoir for dissipating energy in the high-velocity, high flow water spray. The work enclosure includes a high-energy spray nozzle and a digit portal sized to receive the four fingers of one hand simultaneously in closed-fingered, upwardly-curled configuration. A mixing valve may be provided to allow a user to adjust the temperature of the water during washing. A quick-disconnect fluid-coupling assembly may also be provided and be used to quickly select between work enclosures of differing size. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074862 | PROCESS FOR RELAXING OR STRAIGHTENING HAIR - A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) pre-alkalizing the hair by contacting it with an alkaline composition having a pH of from about 8.0 to about 10.5 to form pre-alkalized hair; (b) optionally, rinsing the alkaline composition from the pre-alkalized hair; (c) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (d) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (e) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (f) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (g) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074863 | BLEACHING FOILS - Foil applicators for selective lightening of keratinic fibers and methods for selective lightening of keratinic fibers are provided. In an embodiment, a foil applicator contains a first layer comprising a leaf-like substrate and a second layer comprising a bleaching preparation containing a solid peroxodisulfate salt applied to the leaf-like substrate. The bleaching preparation is embedded in a nonwoven supporting material. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074864 | AIRBRUSH - A spray system including an airbrush; one or more removable containers that are closed initially, and that each contain a composition for spraying onto human keratinous materials; and a junction device that connects the container to the airbrush, the device including at least a composition-outlet first orifice enabling the composition to leave the container in order to be sprayed via the airbrush, and at least an air-inlet second orifice enabling air intake by the container. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074865 | EYELASH CURLER - An eyelash curler can be used to curl a user's eyelashes. The user can position the eyelashes within the eyelash curler to the eyelash curler can act on the eyelashes causing them to take on a desired shape or configuration. The eyelash curler can press the eyelashes between two members so that they take on or are move towards a desired shape or configuration. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074866 | DUAL GAS AND AC ELECTRIC HAIR STYLER - A dual gas and AC electric hair styler comprises: a heater, a housing, and a control member movably disposed in the housing. One end of the control member is exposed out of the housing and another end of the control member is inserted in the housing to connect a linkage device of the heater. The linkage device includes a guiding member. A gas supply and an electric power supply are selectively inserted in the housing to the heater and each have a valve which is pressed to achieve connection. The axial movement of the control member causes axial movements of the linkage device and the guiding member to affect connection of the gas and the electric power supply to the heater. The hair styler can be powered by gas or electric power, and the switching of gas and electric power supplies can be done by the control member. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074867 | HAIR STYLING APPARATUS WITH NOVEL BRISTLE CONFIGURATION - A hair styling apparatus ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074868 | Cosmetic Applicator - An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic applicator in which a surface of a wide, flat spatula projecting from a shaft includes an application portion formed from flock but the flock does not peel due to friction with a wiping part even after repeated use. In a cosmetic applicator in which electrostatic flocking is implemented on a surface of a spatula formed by forming an application portion in a flat plate shape, forming a root portion in a columnar shape attached to a shaft, and gradually deforming the columnar root portion and the flat application portion from the columnar shape into the plate shape, a projecting portion that projects outward beyond an outer diameter of the shaft is formed on the spatula between the root portion and the application portion, and a part not subjected to flocking is provided between the projecting portion and the root portion. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074869 | INTERDENTAL CLEANER - An interdental cleaner which can firmly hold a dental floss that has been pulled out of a floss dispenser to a desired length, so that the interdental cleaner can prevent the floss from being further pulled out and can prevent a slip of the floss when a user uses the floss. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074870 | TREATMENT PROCESS FOR AN ISOMERIZATION UNIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for treating an interior of equipment for an isomerization unit. Generally, the isomerization unit includes at least one of a drying zone, an isomerization reaction zone, and a stabilizer zone, for receiving a feed stream. Usually, the feed stream includes one or more C4-C8 hydrocarbons. The process can include combining an anhydrous hydrogen stream and anhydrous organic chloride stream to form a hydrogen chloride feedstock, and passing the hydrogen chloride feedstock to a reaction zone containing a catalyst including at least one of nickel, palladium, and platinum on an alumina support to form a hydrogen chloride stream, and passing the hydrogen chloride stream upstream of the isomerization reaction zone. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074871 | STAINLESS STEEL PICKLING IN AN OXIDIZING, ELECTROLYTIC ACID BATH - A pickling process designed for pickling a metal strip such as a stainless steel strip reduces the amount of HF and/or HNO | 2013-03-28 |
20130074872 | IN-SITU BACKSIDE CLEANING OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer. In an embodiment of the method, a single wafer cleaning apparatus is provided and a wafer is positioned in the apparatus. A first chemical spray is dispensed onto a front surface of the wafer. A back surface of the wafer is cleaned while dispensing the first chemical spray. The cleaning of the back surface may include a brush and spray of cleaning fluids. An apparatus operable to clean the front surface and the back surface of a single semiconductor wafer is also described. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074873 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus comprising: a substrate holder which holds a substrate having a pattern formed in a surface of the substrate in a predetermined positional relationship with a reference indicator of the substrate; and a cleaner which abuts an adhesive member on the surface of the substrate which is held by the substrate holder and peels off the adhesive member along the surface of the substrate in a peeling direction which is not at right angle to a direction of the pattern, thereby cleaning the surface of the substrate. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074874 | FUEL ADDITIVE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUELS - A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel having a sulfur content of 15 ppm by weight or less; and a reaction product of (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, and (b) an amine compound or salt thereof of the formula | 2013-03-28 |
20130074875 | WARE WASHING SYSTEM CONTAINING CATIONIC STARCH - The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The cationic starch provides a layer of cationic starch on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074876 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD FOR COMPONENTS OF METAL ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE - A cleaning apparatus a metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) device incorporating a susceptor rotatably holding the plurality of substrate holders through a rotating mechanism of a bearing; and a cleaning method for efficiently removing deposits from components of the device. The cleaning apparatus includes storage for the susceptor and the plurality of substrate holders; a means for rotating the susceptor and/or a means for rotating the plurality of substrate holders; a heater; a cleaning gas-introducing port; and a cleaning gas-discharging port. The susceptor holding the plurality of substrate holders is stored in the cleaning apparatus after the device is used for vapor phase epitaxy, and cleaning gas is introduced to the susceptor while the susceptor and/or each of the substrate holders is rotated, so as to remove deposits deposited during vapor phase epitaxy. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074877 | Method of Washing Eggs - A method of washing eggs in a manner which allows controlling the level of pollutants of the washing fluid. At least two sprayer units are located over a conveyor in which eggs to be washed travel in a conveying direction. The eggs are engaged by a brush at each sprayer station. At least two sprayer units located over the conveyor receive washing fluid, spray the washing fluid over the eggs and collect the washing fluid in a collector. The intake of washing fluid, the spraying of the washing fluid and the collecting of the washing fluid at each of the sprayer units is confined to that sprayer unit. Each sprayer unit except the farthest downstream sprayer unit receives washing fluid from the collector of the next downstream sprayer unit. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074878 | WAFER SCRUBBER - A wafer scrubber is disclosed, including a chamber, and a holder connecting to a spindle disposed in the chamber, wherein the holder supports a wafer, and the wafer spins to remove water on the wafer, and a mashed inner cup comprising a plurality of through holes disposed between the holder and a wall of the chamber, wherein the mashed inner cup receives water from a surface of the wafer and rotates around the spindle to release the water through the through holes. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074879 | STAGED COMPRESSOR WATER WASH SYSTEM - A compressor wash system for compressor washing includes stages of fluid delivery lines coupled at one end to a pump output and at the other end to a corresponding nozzle set. A control valve is connected to the fluid delivery line between the pump and the nozzle set, selectively supplying fluid between the pump and the nozzle set. Each nozzle of a nozzle set is positioned on an inlet of the compressor to allow the stages to wash a portion of the compressor. Nozzle sets are positioned around a bellmouth assembly and/or around an inlet cone of the compressor inlet, with a nozzle spray tip of each nozzle extending into an inlet air flow path of the compressor. Fluid may be directed to one or more of the stages in a sequencing pattern determined and configured to wash the compressor. Templates and installation guides are utilized to position the nozzles. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074880 | INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention relate to an industrial cleaning system and related methods. The system and methods utilize propelled media to clean equipment and facilities. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074881 | PROCESS FOR PICKLING OR DESCALING A CONCRETE SURFACE - A method for pickling or descaling a concrete surface employing at least one jet of liquid nitrogen at cryogenic temperature below −100° C. at a pressure of at least 500 bar, distributed by the discharge orifice of at least one nozzle for distributing the jet of liquid nitrogen. At least a portion of the distributing nozzle is protected by a resistant material haying a hardness of at least 7 on Mohs' scale. Preferably, the resistant material is deposited externally on at least a portion of wall of nozzle. Advantageously, the material is selected from tungsten carbide, boron carbide, titanium carbide, silicon carbide, cubic boron nitride, alumina and corundum. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074882 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING RESPIRATORS - A cleaning device for cleaning respirators, in particular breathing regulators and/or breathing masks, is proposed. The cleaning device comprises at least one cleaning chamber for receiving at least one respirator. The cleaning device also has at least one fluid device for applying at least one cleaning fluid to the respirator. The cleaning device also has at least one pressure application device with at least one pressure connection. The pressure connection can be connected to at least one gas carrying element of the respirator. The pressure application device is set up for applying pressurized gas to the gas carrying element. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074883 | HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning appliance comprising a first functional device required for operation in the form of a heatable heat exchanger for heating a liquid that is dischargeable from the high pressure cleaning appliance, and at least one further, second functional device required for operation which is arranged below the heat exchanger. In order to develop such a high-pressure cleaning appliance such that it is more user friendly to maintain, the invention proposes that the high-pressure cleaning appliance comprise a first appliance unit having a carrying device on which the heat exchanger is held, and a second appliance unit having a support device on which the at least one second functional device is held, and that the carrying device be releasably connectable to the support device in a force-locked and/or positively-locked manner. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074884 | HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning appliance, comprising a heatable heat exchanger for heating a liquid that is dischargeable by the high-pressure cleaning appliance, a motor having a drive shaft that defines a drive axis, a pump unit for increasing the liquid pressure, a blower wheel for generating a combustion air flow, and a fuel pump for delivering a fuel to the heat exchanger, wherein the pump unit, the blower wheel, and the fuel pump are disposed along the drive axis and are drivable by means of the drive shaft and form an assembly together with the motor. In order to fit the assembly to the appliance in a simplified manner while achieving a more compact design for appliance, the appliance comprises a half-shell housing having a first half-shell and a second half-shell which between them define an accommodating chamber in which the assembly is at least partially accommodated. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074885 | Method and Plant for Treating Bottom Sludge in a Tank - Method for treating bottom sludge in a storage tank, comprising the step of breaking up the bottom sludge of the tank by the use of one or more jets under pressure. The method is characterized in that it comprises the steps of
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20130074886 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAY SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving utensils for treatment according to the automatic cycle of operation, a rotatable spray arm provided within the treating chamber and defining an interior through which liquid may pass, and hydraulic driving nozzles to rotate the rotatable spray arm in both a a first direction and a second direction, opposite the first direction. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074887 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAYER - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a sprayer for spraying liquid to the treating chamber. The sprayer may include a liquid passage and at least one outlet extending from an interior to an exterior of the sprayer and in fluid communication with the liquid passage. A membrane may have at least one opening and may be in fluid communication with the liquid passage to control the flow of liquid through the at least one outlet. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074888 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAY SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a spraying system for supplying liquid to the treating chamber. The spraying system includes a sprayer having a body with an interior, a liquid passage provided in the interior, and an outlet extending through the body and in fluid communication with the liquid passage. A valve body controls fluid to the outlet. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074889 | FLUID INLET FOR CONTROLLED FILLING OF A DISHWASHER - A fluid inlet housing for controlled filling of a dishwasher is provided. For example, a dishwasher comprising a tub for receiving dishware therein, a water conduit, and a fluid inlet housing is provided. The fluid inlet housing is in fluid communication with the tub and the water conduit. Additionally, the fluid inlet housing is configured to direct water from the water conduit into the tub. The fluid inlet housing comprises an inlet for receiving water from the water conduit and an outlet for directing water into the tub. The fluid inlet housing also comprises a first baffle positioned between the inlet and the outlet and configured to divide water flow from the inlet into divergent paths. Moreover, the fluid inlet housing further comprises a second baffle positioned between the first baffle and the outlet and configured to combine the divergent paths of water flow prior to flowing through the outlet. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074890 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAY SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a spraying system for supplying liquid to the treating chamber. The spraying system includes a sprayer having a body with an interior, a liquid passage provided in the interior, and a plurality of outlets extending through the body and in fluid communication with the liquid passage. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074891 | DISHWASHER WITH SPRAY SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a spraying system for supplying liquid to the treating chamber. The spraying system includes a sprayer having a body with an interior, a liquid passage provided in the interior, and a plurality of outlets extending through the body and in fluid communication with the liquid passage. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074892 | STRUCTURE OF SELF-OPENING/CLOSING UMBRELLA - A self-opening/closing umbrella includes a central shaft unit having an improved structure. The central shaft unit forms a raised channel on one side of a third shaft segment and a pulley is pivotally mounted to a lower portion of the raised channel. A second shaft segment has a top to which an internal plug including a pulley is fixed and includes a first pull rope having an end fixed to a bullet-head member and an opposite end extending upward to warp around the pulley of the internal plug, projecting through a sideway slot, extending downward to wrap around the pulley inside the third shaft segment for upward extension to fix to a top end of the third shaft segment. A second pull rope has an end fixed to the internal plug and an opposite end extending across a top cap to project outward to fix to the runner. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074893 | APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING DYNAMIC GROUND CONTACT - An apparatus for establishing dynamic ground contact is disclosed. A ground contact tip is attached to one end of an elongate member. The ground contact tip contains a connecting portion and a base portion that is opposite the connecting portion. A flexible core connects between the base portion and the connecting portion. At least one limiting ring is positioned on the flexible core. The elongate member is permitted to rotate through a range of angles while the flexible core allows the base portion to remain flat against the ground. At the maximum allowable angle, the limiting rings allow the ground contact tip to cease flexing and become rigid, so that the user can push against the ground at an angle, while the base portion remains flat against the ground. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074894 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PORTABLE ENCLOSURE - A method and apparatus for enclosing a user is provided. The user is shielded from the ambient conditions existing outside a portable enclosure. The enclosure includes an insulation system. The insulation system includes a radiant barrier. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074895 | Foldable tent - The tent frame includes an upper hub with a plurality of ribs intended to extend outwardly and a lower hub having an equal number of stretchers. The ends of the stretchers are pivotally connected to the ribs. As the lower hub moves upwardly, the stretchers force the ribs outwardly to erect the tent. Flexible cords extend down from the upper hub through the lower hub and out apertures in the bottom of the lower hub. Pulling the cords apart from within the tent causes the lower hub to move upwardly toward the upper hub to erect the tent. Alternatively, the cords can be passed around pulleys in the lower hub and upwardly through apertures in the top of the upper hub. Pulling the cords apart from above the tent causes the lower hub to move upwardly toward the upper hub to erect the tent. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074896 | CRAFT DOME - The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074897 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THERMOELECTRIC MODULE - The present invention is related to a thermoelectric module and a method for manufacturing the same. The thermoelectric module includes a substrate, a bottom electrode and a thermoelectric semiconductor. The thermoelectric module further includes an insulating layer integrally formed on a whole exposed surface of the bottom electrode, a portion of exposed surface of the thermoelectric semiconductor and a portion of exposed surface of the substrate; a contact hole provided in the insulating layer to expose a portion of a top surface of the thermoelectric semiconductor; and a top electrode to electrically connect at least two thermoelectric semiconductors by being formed on a surface of at least two thermoelectric semiconductors exposed by the contact hole and a portion of a top surface of the insulating layer. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074898 | THERMOELECTRIC COOLING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE THOMSON EFFECT - Thermoelectric cooling systems are disclosed that utilize the Thomson effect. The disclosed systems can be used, for example, in cryogenic applications. In one aspect, a system is provided for thermoelectric cooling. The system comprises a pair of semiconductor elements, a cold plate and a hot plate. The pair of semiconductor elements comprises a P-type semiconductor element having a first carrier concentration and an N-type semiconductor element having a second carrier concentration. The first carrier concentration is functionally graded over the P-type semiconductor element and the second carrier concentration is functionally graded over the N-type semiconductor element. Each semiconductor element has a cold end and a hot end. The cold plate is thermally coupled to the cold ends of the P-type semiconductor elements and the N-type semiconductor element. The hot plate is thermally coupled to the hot ends of the P-type semiconductor element and the N-type semiconductor element. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074899 | APPARATUS FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY - In the case of an apparatus for thermoelectric generation of electrical energy, a base part and an opposing piece are provided, between which a thermoelectric element is arranged and which can be connected to one another as a physical unit via latching elements which are formed on an attachment adaptor. The thermoelectric element can therefore be fixed with relatively low mechanical loads, and the physical unit can be arranged in a compact form at an installation location. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074900 | Electrocaloric Refrigerator and Multilayer Pyroelectric Energy Generator - In accordance with the invention, there are electrocaloric devices, pyroelectric devices and methods of forming them. A device which can be a pyroelectric energy generator or an electrocaloric cooling device, can include a first reservoir at a first temperature and a second reservoir at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The device can also include a plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir and one or more active layers disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir, such that each of the one or more active layers is sandwiched between two liquid crystal thermal switches. The device can further include one or more power supplies to apply voltage to the plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches and the one or more the active layers. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074901 | COMPOSITIONALLY GRADED DILUTE GROUP III-V NITRIDE CELL WITH BLOCKING LAYERS FOR MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELL - A dilute Group III-V nitride solar cell is provided for use in a multijunction solar cell having a p-n junction formed by p-type and n-type layers of dilute Group III-V nitride material, such as GaNAs. Blocking layers of a group III-V ternary alloy are formed on opposing surfaces of the p-n junction to improve the electron and hole collection efficiency of the p-n junction by preventing the flow of electrons and holes, respectively, into the adjacent layers of the multijunction solar cell in certain directions. The III-V nitride solar cell is current matched to other solar cells of the multijunction solar cell. The III-V nitride solar cell may possess a bandgap of approximately 1.0 eV to serve as one junction of the multijunction solar cell. The p-type and n-type layers may further have compositionally graded nitrogen concentrations to provide an electric field for more efficient charge collection. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074902 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a solar cell module that includes: a plurality of solar cells; wiring material electrically connecting solar cells with each other; and resin adhesive that bonds solar cells and wiring material together. Solar cells each include photoelectric conversion body and electrode. Electrode includes finger electrode. Finger electrode extends in direction y orthogonal to direction x in which wiring material extends. In bonding area of finger electrode bonded to wiring material, an end portion on one side in direction y in which finger electrode extends is bonded to wiring material with lower bonding strength than at least part of the other portion of bonding area. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074903 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed is a solar cell module that includes a plurality of solar cells, a wiring material, and a resin adhesive. The plurality of solar cells each includes a photoelectric conversion body and an electrode. The electrode is formed on a surface of the photoelectric conversion body. The wiring material includes a portion in direct contact with the electrode and thus electrically connects the plurality of solar cells with each other. The resin adhesive bonds the solar cells and the wiring material together. The electrode has corrugation in a surface. The maximum height of the corrugation in a region of the electrode in direct contact with the wiring material is lower than the maximum height of the corrugation in a region of the electrode not in direct contact with the wiring material. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074904 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELL MODULE AND ORGANIC SOLAR CELL PANEL - An organic solar cell module having a transparent substrate; a transparent electrode layer formed on the transparent substrate; a photoelectric conversion layer that is formed in a pattern on the transparent electrode layer and includes plural kinds of photoelectric conversion sections having different absorption wavelength regions; a plurality of back surface electrode layers respectively formed on the photoelectric conversion sections; an insulating layer that is formed so as to cover the plurality of back surface electrode layers and has an opening for each of the photoelectric conversion sections; and a plurality of charge-collecting wirings that are formed on the insulating layer and are disposed so as to be connected to the back surface electrode layers located at the openings of the insulting layer for the respective kinds of the photoelectric conversion sections. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074905 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH REFLECTIVE STACK - A photovoltaic device that includes a reflective stack. The reflective stack is formed from a transparent material between two metal layers. The reflective stack is located within the photovoltaic device to partially reflect wavelengths of radiation that do not substantially contribute to the photovoltaic effect. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074906 | APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING THERMAL ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - Embodiments of an apparatus that can convert energy across a broad spectrum of wavelengths. These embodiments utilize concentrating optics in combination with one or more of an integrated filter, a cooling mechanism, and a high-efficiency low current cell architecture to form efficient and cost-effective TPV devices. During operation, these components reduce the ratio of cell area to emitter area by concentrating the energy the emitter emits, thereby reducing the total cost of materials and promoting efficiency through integrating the filter and cooling mechanism into the device design. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074907 | MONOLITHIC InGaN SOLAR CELL POWER GENERATION WITH INTEGRATED EFFICIENT SWITCHING DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTOR - A single monolithic integrated circuit ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074908 | ORGANIC THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL MODULE - An organic thin-film solar cell module comprising a substrate, a first electrode layer formed on the substrate, a photoelectric conversion layer formed in a pattern on the first electrode layer and including different types of photoelectric conversion parts having different absorption wavelength ranges, a second electrode layer formed so as to cover the photoelectric conversion layer, and an insulating layer formed in a pattern between the first and second electrode layers and arranged between the photoelectric conversion parts, whereby a buffer layer or layers are formed, depending on the type of the photoelectric conversion part, in the position between the photoelectric conversion parts and the first or second electrode layer. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074909 | SOLAR ENERGY DEVICE AND USING METHOD OF THE SAME - A solar energy device including at least one solar energy module and a connecting structure is provided. The connecting structure includes a body and a connecting belt. The body assembled to the solar energy module has a recess. The connecting belt has a first end, a second end, and a connecting protruding configured at the second end, wherein the first end connects to the body. A using method of the solar energy module is also provided. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074910 | POLYVINYL ACETAL FILM AND USES THEREOF - A polyvinyl acetal film as an intermediate film for a laminated glass, can provide a laminated glass that exhibits a low degree of yellowness and excellent surface appearance, and is useful as a sealing material or intermediate film that can prolong the life of a laminated glass provided with a solar cell or functional unit. The content of corrosion-causing substance in the polyvinyl acetal film is low, so that the polyvinyl acetal film permits high-temperature lamination and ensures excellent productivity. A solar cell module and a laminated glass are prepared using the polyvinyl acetal film. A plasticized polyvinyl acetal film which comprises 15 to 60 parts by mass of a plasticizer having a total number of 28 or more of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms constituting a molecule based on 100 parts by mass of a polyvinyl acetal resin, and which has an acid value of 5.0 meq/kg or less. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074911 | Photovoltaic Device Including a CZTS Absorber Layer and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A photovoltaic device including a CZTS absorber layer and method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The photovoltaic device includes a substrate, a bottom electrode, an absorber layer formed on the bottom electrode, a buffer layer formed on the absorber layer and a top electrode layer formed on the buffer layer. The absorber layer includes a first region adjacent to the bottom electrode and a second region adjacent to the first region. Both of the first region and the second region include a formula of Cu | 2013-03-28 |
20130074912 | BAND STRUCTURE ENGINEERING FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY OF CDTE BASED PHOTOVOLTAICS - Disclosed is a solar cell or component thereof that includes a p-type thin film solar light absorbing layer having one or more compositions of group II-VI alloys described as CdTe | 2013-03-28 |
20130074913 | BILAYER DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A photovoltaic cell comprises a first electrode that includes a first transparent conductive substrate, a first layer having a plurality of first semiconductor nanofibers, and a second layer having a plurality of second semiconductor super-fine fibers, the first semiconductor nanofibers having an average diameter smaller than an average diameter of the second semiconductor super-fine fibers, a light absorbing material adsorbed to at least some of the first semiconductor nanofibers and second semiconductor super-fine fibers, a second electrode includes a second transparent conductive substrate, and electrolytes dispersed in the first and second layers. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074914 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - One aspect of the present invention includes a photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device includes a window layer disposed on a support and a doped absorber layer disposed on the window layer, wherein the doped absorber layer includes an absorber material and a first metal selected from the group consisting of manganese, cobalt, chromium, zinc, indium, tungsten, molybdenum, and combinations thereof. The photovoltaic devices further includes an interfacial layer disposed on the doped absorber layer, wherein the interfacial comprises a second metal selected from the group consisting of manganese, cobalt, nickel, zinc, and combinations thereof. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074915 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC FILM CELL WITH AN IRON DIFFUSION BARRIER LAYER - A method of fabricating a flexible photovoltaic film cell with an iron diffusion barrier layer. The method includes: providing a foil substrate including iron; forming an iron diffusion barrier layer on the foil substrate, where the iron diffusion barrier layer prevents the iron from diffusing; forming an electrode layer on the iron diffusion barrier layer; and forming at least one light absorber layer on the electrode layer. A flexible photovoltaic film cell is also provided, which cell includes: a foil substrate including iron; an iron diffusion barrier layer formed on the foil substrate to prevent the iron from diffusing; an electrode layer formed on the iron diffusion barrier layer; and at least one light absorber layer formed on the electrode layer. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074916 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MWT SILICON SOLAR CELL - A process for the production of a MWT silicon solar cell, wherein a conductive metal paste with no or only poor fire-through capability is applied, dried and fired to form a continuous metallization comprising a top set of conductive metal collector lines and a metallization of the inside of the holes of a p-type MWT silicon solar cell wafer, wherein the top set of conductive metal collector lines superimposes a bottom set of conductive metal collector lines on the front-side of the p-type MWT silicon solar cell wafer, said bottom set of conductive metal collector lines having no contact with the inside of the holes. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074917 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MWT SILICON SOLAR CELL - A process for the production of a MWT silicon solar cell, wherein a conductive metal paste with no or only poor fire-through capability is applied, dried and fired to form a continuous metallization comprising a top set of conductive metal collector lines and a metallization of the inside of the holes of an n-type MWT silicon solar cell wafer, wherein the top set of conductive metal collector lines superimposes a bottom set of conductive metal collector lines on the front-side of the n-type MWT silicon solar cell wafer, said bottom set of conductive metal collector lines having no contact with the inside of the holes. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074918 | VACUUM WINDOW GLAZING INCLUDING SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are vacuum window glazing including a solar cell function and a manufacturing method thereof. The vacuum window glazing includes a first sheet glass, a second sheet glass that is vacuum-bonded to the first sheet glass; a vacuum layer that is formed between the first sheet glass and the second sheet glass; and a solar cell panel that is formed on a surface of the second sheet glass in a direction of the vacuum layer. By this configuration, power can be produced through the solar cell formed within the vacuum window glazing while more increasing the heat insulation effect of the vacuum window glazing, and the cooling and heating efficiency of the building can be greatly improved using the outer wall covered with glass. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074919 | ACTUATABLE PUNCH ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF USING SAME, AND A LAMINATE PREPARED THEREBY - An actuatable punch assembly forms a hole within an article. The actuatable punch assembly comprises a base plate coupled to the actuator. At least one segment block is adjustably coupled to the base plate. At least one cutting device for forming the hole within the article is coupled to the segment block. The segment block is adjustable relative to the base plate. The cutting device is adjustable relative to the segment block. As such, the cutting device is adjustable relative to the base plate for varying a position of the cutting device relative to the article to vary a size of the hole formed in the article. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074920 | Photo-Switchable Fullerene-Based Materials as Interfacial Layers in Organic Photovoltaics - Design and use of photo-switching, fullerene-based dyads of the design x-D-y-A or D-y-A-x as interfacial layers (IFL) for organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices are described herein. The fullerene-based dyads and triads of the present invention contain electron-donating substituents such as porphyrins or phthalocyanines that exhibit charge separation states with long lifetimes upon irradiation, resulting in rejection of electrons reaching the electrode and concurrently promoting the conduction of holes. This phenomenon has a strong rectifying effect on the whole device, not just the interfaces, resulting in improved charge extraction from the interior of the photo-active layer. The invention further describes anchoring an IFL to the ITO surface as a monolayer, bilayer, or greater multilayers. One OPV design embodiment of the present invention embodiment involves the formation of covalent bonds via silane groups (—SiR | 2013-03-28 |
20130074921 | Low-Resistance Back Contact For Photovoltaic Cells - Photovoltaic cells (e.g., p-CdTe thin film photovoltaic cells) comprising a back contact buffer layer that makes low-resistance electrical contact to the p-type semiconductor material of the cell (e.g., CdTe). The back contact buffer material comprises Cu and Te. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074922 | ZINC OXIDE BASED FRONT ELECTRODE DOPED WITH YTTRIUM FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE OR THE LIKE - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to an electrode (e.g., front electrode) for use in a photovoltaic device or the like. In certain example embodiments, a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) based front electrode for use in a photovoltaic device is of or includes zinc oxide, or zinc aluminum oxide, doped with yttrium (Y). In certain example embodiments, the addition of the yttrium (Y) to the conductive zinc oxide or zinc aluminum oxide is advantageous in that potential conductivity loss of the electrode can be reduced or prevented. In other example embodiments, a low-E coating may include a layer of or including zinc oxide, or zinc aluminum oxide, doped with yttrium (Y). | 2013-03-28 |
20130074923 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ZINC-OXIDE NANOSTRUCTURE ELECTRODES, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS USING SAME - Provided are a method of preparing a zinc oxide nanostructure electrode and a method of preparing a dye-sensitized solar cell using the same. According to the present invention, the method of preparing a zinc oxide nanostructure electrode may include sequentially forming a superhydrophobic self-assembled layer and a zinc layer on a carrier substrate having a stamp pattern included therein, disposing the zinc layer on the carrier to face a first substrate and performing a stamp method to form at least one zinc pattern on the first substrate, oxidizing the zinc pattern to form zinc oxide seeds, and growing at least one zinc oxide nanostructure from the zinc oxide seeds by using a hydrothermal synthesis method to form a zinc oxide nanostructure electrode composed of the at least one zinc oxide nanostructure. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074924 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ELEMENT, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention relates to a solar cell element that comprises: a semiconductor substrate; and a collector electrode including a plurality of conductor portions elongated in a first direction on one main surface of the semiconductor substrate, and the plurality of the conductor portions comprise: a linear first conductor region; and a linear second conductor region including a plated surface, the linear second conductor region being electrically connected to the first conductor region. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074925 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a thin-film solar cell which has a high photoelectric conversion efficiency and is provided with a substrate ( | 2013-03-28 |
20130074926 | SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTING DEVICE - A solar energy application device, comprising: a solar cell panel comprising a light receiving surface; an electrochromic unit provided on the light receiving surface; and a heat collection device electronically connected to the electrochromic unit; wherein a color of the electrochromic unit changes between a transparent state to a darkened state; wherein in the transparent state of the electrochromic unit, light is incident on the light receiving surface, and the solar cell panel converts the light into electricity; and wherein in the darkened state of the electrochromic unit, the electrochromic unit absorbs the ray to generate heat and then transmits the heat to the heat collection device. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074927 | HIGHLY-FLUORESCENT AND PHOTO-STABLE CHROMOPHORES FOR ENHANCED SOLAR HARVESTING EFFICIENCY - The invention provides highly fluorescent materials comprising a single (n=0) or a series (n=1, 2, etc.) of benzo heterocyclic systems. The photo-stable highly luminescent chromophores are useful in various applications, including in wavelength conversion films. Wavelength conversion films have the potential to significantly enhance the solar harvesting efficiency of photovoltaic or solar cell devices. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074928 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SEALING SHEET AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE - A wavelength conversion type photovoltaic cell sealing sheet of the present invention includes a dispersion medium resin, and a fluorescent material having an absorption wavelength peak at from 300 to 450 nm, wherein a content of an ultraviolet absorber other than the fluorescent substance is 0.15 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the dispersion medium resin. Furthermore, a photovoltaic cell module of the present invention has a photovoltaic cell and the wavelength conversion type photovoltaic cell sealing sheet. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074929 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION FILM - To provide a wavelength conversion film which is capable of maintaining an optical wavelength converting function for a long term as compared with conventional wavelength conversion films. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074930 | POLYMETHYL (METH)ACRYLATE MOULDINGS FOR FLUORESCENCE CONVERSION, PRODUCTION OF THESE BY THE SHEET CASTING PROCESS AND USE IN SOLAR COLLECTORS - The invention relates to a combination of fluorescence conversion dyes in plastics mouldings made of polymethyl (meth)acrylate, where these are used to convert natural insolation into light that can be used by the solar cells. The plastics mouldings are polymerized by the casting process | 2013-03-28 |
20130074931 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING EPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OIL - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, varying amounts of an epoxidized vegetable oil, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, an epoxidized vegetable (plant) oil, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer creates synergy allowing the flow of the interlayer to be increased without sacrificing other characteristics typically associated with an increased flow (e.g., increased blocking and creep, exudation, surface roughness formation, decreased mechanical strength, and decreased manufacturing capability). In this regard, the epoxidized vegetable oil acts as a flow improvement agent, resulting in a high-flow interlayer. As a result, a thinner interlayer can be utilized in forming multiple layer panels because the resulting thinner interlayer has improved flow properties. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074932 | SOLAR CELL PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A solar cell package structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a sealant. The first substrate has a first surface with a first rough portion. The second substrate has a second surface with a second rough portion, which is opposite to the first surface. The sealant is disposed between the first and second substrates and bonds the first and second surfaces. At least a part of the sealant covers the first rough portion and the second rough portion. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074933 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A photovoltaic device includes: a back electrode; a transparent front electrode; a p-type semiconductor layer disposed between the transparent front electrode and the back electrode and made from a first semiconductor compound including M | 2013-03-28 |
20130074934 | MULTI-LAYER BACK SURFACE FIELD LAYER IN A SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE - Photovoltaic (PV) cell structures are disclosed. In one example embodiment, a PV cell includes an emitter layer, a base layer adjacent to the emitter layer, and a back surface field (BSF) layer adjacent to the base layer. The BSF layer includes a first layer, and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The first layer includes a first material and the second layer includes a second material different than the first material. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074935 | DYE FORMULATION FOR FABRICATING DYE SENSITIZED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Disclosed and claimed herein is an aqueous dye dispersion for making a dye sensitized electronic device having, a water insoluble dye, an alkalizing agent, a surfactant; and water. The water insoluble dye has at least one acid group and the aqueous dye dispersion is substantially free of volatile organic solvents, co-solvents and diluents. Further disclosed and claimed is a method of making a photoelectronic device using the claimed aqueous dye dispersion. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074936 | MIS-FILL PREVENTION SYSTEM - A reductant delivery and supply system including a storage tank, a pump, a dosing module, and a mis-fill prevention system. The storage tank stores a fluid. The pump is coupled to the storage tank by a delivery line. The dosing module is coupled to the pump by a supply line. The mis-fill prevention system includes an expandable plug. The expandable plug is configured in contact with the fluid. Moreover, the expandable plug is configured to expand on contact with a hydrocarbon. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074937 | Medical Gas Switchover Manifold - A switchover manifold for selectively connecting one of a plurality of compressed gas vessels to a point of use such that the supply of compressed gas remains uninterrupted even as the compressed gas vessels are opened and closed to the point of use for renewal of depleted compressed gas vessels. The switchover manifold has an inlet for each gas vessel all in communication with a utilization outlet, and an externally operated valve which opens only one compressed gas vessel to the utilization outlet at any one time. The manifold may be utilized in conjunction with a gas bottle cart. The gas bottles may be medical side D bottles being used in association with a medical procedure comprising insufflation. | 2013-03-28 |
20130074938 | FAUCET WITH A MONITORING DEVICE AND A MONITORING METHOD THEREOF - A faucet includes a faucet body, a switch unit and a monitoring device. The switch unit is coupled rotatably to the faucet body. The monitoring device is mounted to the switch unit and includes an angle detector, a microprocessor and an alert unit. The angle detector is for detecting angular rotation of the switch unit, and is for generating angle information. The microprocessor is for receiving the angle information, for recording a cumulative time period within which the switch unit is in an open state, and for calculating an outflow value accordingly. The microprocessor generates an alert signal for the alert unit upon determining that the outflow value has reached a predetermined threshold. | 2013-03-28 |