| 17th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20130098359 | NARES MASK AND SUPPORT APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a nares mask and support apparatus (e.g., for use with a positive airway pressure therapy system) that may generate the desired mask retaining force while reducing or even eliminating the need for supplemental facial contact elements such as face-contacting straps or bands. The apparatus may include a first biasing element that biases a nares interface in a direction generally orthogonal to and towards the user's face. A second biasing element may bias the nares interface in a direction generally parallel to the face and towards the user's forehead. The biasing forces applied by the first and second biasing elements may thus produce a resultant force that biases the nares interface in a direction generally aligned with an axis of the nares. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098360 | COMPONENTS FOR MEDICAL CIRCUITS - Breathable medical circuit components and materials and methods for forming these components are disclosed. These components incorporate breathable foamed materials that are permeable to water vapor and substantially impermeable to liquid water and the bulk flow of gases. The disclosed materials and methods can be incorporated into a variety of components, including tubes, Y-connectors, catheter mounts, and patient interfaces and are suitable for use in a variety of medical circuits, including insufflation, anesthesia, and breathing circuits. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098361 | Method and Device for Supplying at Least One Medical Gas to a Patient Receiving Artificial Respiration with the Aid of a Ventilator - A device and method for administering at least one medical gas (NO) to a patient mechanically ventilated by means of a ventilator. The ventilator produces a respiratory gas flow (O | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098362 | Nasal Delivery Devices - A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a container-receiving unit comprising a container chamber for receiving a substance-containing container which contains substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the container chamber including an inlet and an outlet; a nosepiece unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet of the container chamber; a mouthpiece unit including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet of the container chamber and through which the subject in use exhales, such as to entrain substance from the container and deliver the same through the nosepiece; and moisture-mitigation means for mitigating an effect of moisture in an exhaled breath on the entrainment of substance from the container. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098363 | ENDOTRACHEAL CUFF PRESSURE REGULATION CIRCUIT AND METHOD - Cuff pressure modulation results in decreased severity of injury to the subglottic region and upper trachea. A simple device is capable of modulating the pressure in the cuff of a regular endotracheal tube, by coordinating the pressure level to be maximal during the inspiratory phase and minimal during the expiratory phase. This allowed for regular positive airway pressure ventilation as during inspiration the seal was maintained between the ETT and the tracheal mucosa by the inflated cuff, but during expiration cuff deflation allowed the cuff pressure to drop in the subglottic and tracheal area. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098364 | PILLOW FOR USE WITH ASSISTED BREATHING MASKS - A pillow is provided for use with a respiratory mask, comprising first and second members, wherein the first member is made from a first material and the second member is made from a second material and wherein the first material is different from the second material. The first member or second member may define a plurality of apertures extending at least partially therethrough. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098365 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTION OF SURGICAL FIRES - System and method for prevention of surgical fires inside a patient's airway. The system includes a specially adapted endotracheal tube which carries sublines (in addition to the main line carrying anesthetic gases) for carrying an air sample back from the distal end of the tube to a remote oxygen sensor. Upon the sensor sensing an undesirably or dangerously high level of oxygen within the patient's airway, the system operates alarms to alert the surgical personnel, and also operates a controllable valve to admit an inert gas into other sublines associated with the endotracheal tube and which deliver the inert fire suppressing gas to the distal end of the tube, proximal to the cuff, inside the patient's airway. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098366 | Artificial Oral Airway, Esophageal Blocker, and Pharyngeal Airway Assembly - An artificial oral airway, an esophageal blocker, and a pharyngeal airway assembly are disclosed. The artificial oral airway includes a main body and an airway, wherein the airway penetrates the main body and the main body has a body front end. The esophageal blocker is slidably connected to the artificial oral airway and penetrates the main body to contact the esophagus of a patient. The esophageal blocker has an opening portion, an esophageal blocking portion, and a slice body, wherein the opening portion touches the body front end, and the esophageal blocking portion is used for blocking the esophagus of the patient. The slice body is used for connecting the opening portion and the esophageal blocking portion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098367 | Laryngeal Mask - A laryngeal mask for covering an opening of the larynx and touching an opening of the esophagus of a patient is disclosed. The laryngeal mask has a tube and a mask portion, wherein the tube has a first end. The mask portion has an upper surface, a front end, and an esophageal blocking portion, wherein the upper surface connects to the first end; the esophageal blocking portion is situated at the front end. When the laryngeal mask is being placed into the patient's pharynx, the esophageal blocking portion moves along bilateral sides of the esophagus and blocks the opening of the esophagus such that the opening of the larynx is properly covered by the laryngeal mask. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098368 | AIRWAY DEVICES, TUBE SECURING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Airway devices and tube securing devices are disclosed. Methods of making and using airway devices and tube securing devices are also disclosed. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098369 | Treatment pad for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome - A treatment pad includes a base member, at least one treatment layer, a plurality of neck supporting members, and an adhesive layer. The treatment layer is peripherally extended from the base member, wherein the treatment layer has a mid portion and two side portions. The neck supporting members are longitudinally extended along the side portions of the treatment layer respectively, wherein each of the neck supporting members has a height gradually increasing from the an inner side edge of the corresponding side portion of the treatment layer to an outer side edge of the corresponding side portion of the treatment layer to define an inclined supporting surface of the corresponding neck supporting member. The adhesive layer is provided on the treatment layer and the neck supporting members for attaching the treatment layer and the neck supporting members on a user's neck portion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098370 | Partial weight bearing device - A lightweight easy to use device for the partial weight bearing during sitting or other activities the results in pressure being applied to areas of the body for extended periods of time. The device is made by attaching material that does not slide when wrapped around a person and is in contact with said person's skin, to a device that creates a force to partially support the weight of the person using the device and remove the pressure from other weight bearing areas. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098371 | TISSUE SUPPORTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A tissue supporting device is provided and method of use. The device includes an anchor element having a plate-like element and first and second side walls extending upwardly therefrom. The plate-like element is defined by front and rear edges, and first and second side edges, with the rear edge being longer than the front edge. The first and second side walls are aligned substantially along at least a portion of the first and second side edges of the plate-like element such that a distance between the first and second side walls at a front side is less than a distance between the first and second side walls at a rear side. The device also includes a soft tissue supporting element adapted for engaging and supporting soft tissue. The soft tissue supporting element is coupled to the plate-like element and extends outwardly from the anchor element. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098372 | Mandibular Advancement Device with Positive Positioning Hinge - The invention is an oral appliance for prevention of sleeping problems including snoring, sleep apnea and bruxism, and may also be used to protect the teeth and gums from surgical instruments during surgery. Specifically, the appliance alters the position of the user's mandible, which is known as a method for reducing the restriction of the flow of air through the pharyngeal passageway. The appliance is a one-piece device molded from a flexible polymer. It includes an upper maxillary tray and a lower mandibulary tray. Both upper and lower trays include inner and outer walls which increase contact area with the teeth. The hinge mechanism of the device includes a positive positioning system comprised of opposed interlocking ridges. The ridges serve to create offset between the position of the upper tray and lower tray relative to each other, therefore advancing the user's mandible. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098373 | ORAL APPLIANCE AND METHODS - The present application discloses an oral appliance, a device for making an oral appliance, a method of making an oral appliance, and a method of using an oral appliance. In certain embodiments, the oral appliance comprises first, second, and third moldable parts. Each of the first and second moldable parts is configured to form an impression of one or more of a user's upper teeth and the third moldable part is configured to form an impression of one or more of the user's lower teeth. The first and second moldable parts are coupled to the third moldable part to form the oral appliance and are adjustable relative to the third moldable part. The moldable parts facilitate positioning the user's jaw such that there is vertical separation between the maxilla and the mandible when the oral appliance is installed in the user's mouth. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098374 | PARTIALLY ERODABLE SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098375 | Device for mitigation of temporomandibular joint disorder - A device for mitigation of temporomandibular joint disorder with lingual tooth surface contact surface, hard palate conformity, anterior pad, and pad wings. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098376 | Arm Stabilizer Device and Methods - An arm stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and one or more modular attachments that can be detachably secured to the stabilizer bar. A wrist support attachment can be secured to the distal end of the stabilizer bar. A reducer attachment can be secured to the stabilizer bar between the wrist support attachment and the proximal end of the stabilizer bar. The reducer attachment can be moved along the length of the stabilizer bar at various angular orientations. In some embodiments stabilizer bar is pivotable about a base to allow the stabilizer bar with attachments to be pivoted away from the patient and repositioned at various points in space during use. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098377 | EXCIPIENTS FOR NICOTINE-CONTAINING THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS - A composition intended to be employed for therapeutic purposes incorporates an active ingredient (e.g., a source of nicotine) and at a non-active ingredient that is carried by a porous substrate. The non-active ingredient can be a substance that has the capability of affecting the pH of the biological system to which it is applied (e.g., basic substance and/or buffering agent is sorbed onto the porous carrier, so as to be in intimate contact with that carrier). Representative forms of nicotine include free base (e.g., as a mixture of nicotine and microcrystalline cellulose), a nicotine salt (e.g., as nicotine bitartrate) and nicotine polacrilex. The basic substance can be sodium carbonate, and the porous substrate can be microcrystalline cellulose. The composition is useful for treatment of central nervous system conditions, diseases, and disorders, and can be used as a nicotine replacement therapy. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098378 | PROCESS FOR PEPARING A TOBACCO BLEND - In a process for preparing a tobacco blend, at least two different types of tobacco are thermally treated and blended so as to form the tobacco blend. Thermal treatment as well as blending of the different types of tobacco is performed by introducing the different types of tobacco into a combined thermal treating and blending unit, where thermally treating as well as blending of the at least two different types of tobacco is performed. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098379 | Weavables crown or board - WEAVABLES are designed to hold hair weave, to be accessible for hair dresser in the design of a Crown or Board, there are two positions in which one use Weavables, Clamp or Floor Stand. The Weavables Clamp Crown or Board, clamps to desk, table or counter of a hair dresser. The base looks like an upside down F it has a hole in the center of the bottom that allows a screw with flat top to screw upward to lock on to the desk, table or counter. The stem of the F is straight up, the Crown or Board attaches to it. Weavables Floor Stand, stands free unattached, they are floor stands with wheels, attached is Weavables Crown or Board. Weavables may be produced in various colors and material however having the same function. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098380 | HAIRPIECE FOR CREATING A HAIR PART - A hairpiece for creating a hair part includes a base having an outer perimeter, which includes a front edge, a back edge opposite the front edge, a first side and a second side. The base also includes a slit extending from the front edge toward the back edge and terminating at an apex spaced inwardly from the back edge such that the apex is positioned between the front and back edges. The first side is located on one side of the slit, while the second side is located on an opposite side of the slit. The hairpiece also includes a plurality of hair wefts attached to the base, each of which has a plurality of hair strands extending therefrom. The hair wefts includes at least one hair weft attached to the base along a path extending around the slit from a first location positioned on the first side of the base adjacent the front edge and terminating at a second location positioned on the second side of the base adjacent the front edge | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098381 | SOAP POCKET SCRUBBER SYSTEM - A multi-compartment pocket system to be used for scrubbing difficult-to-reach areas of the body without the help of a second person. The device comprises a plurality of pockets for holding bars of soap, each with a closeable hook and loop fabric system, and a first end rope forming a loop, and a second end rope forming a loop. The first end rope is gripped by a first hand and the second end rope is gripped by the other hand and with the multi-compartment pocket system wetted and the soap lathered, the device is pulled back and forth across hard-to-reach areas of the body for cleaning. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098382 | Cosmetic Applicator Systems - Handheld applicator assembly systems for and methods of applying one or more cosmetics to a surface are disclosed. A handheld applicator assembly system may include a handle, motor, and coupling assembly for releasably receiving a set of detachable and interchangeable makeup brushes selected for applying a cosmetic to a surface area of the body such as the face. The makeup brushes may be customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate the application and blending of one or more cosmetics across one or more zones. The applicator systems and methods may provide a systematic correlation between each type of makeup, each zone, and each brush that may be helpful to makeup users of varying skill levels. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098383 | Method for attaching a hair weaving tract - A hair weaving apparatus and method for making and using same. The present invention comprises various embodiments for making a hair weave tract extension apparatus and a method of making and using said apparatus. Embodiments are described and shown herein for making and using a hair weave tract apparatus with attachment means comprising a crimped flexible band and, and with attachment means comprising a crimped flexible band with a single bladed comb. It is an object of this present invention to provide a hair weave tract extension that is easy to attach to the natural hair, is less damaging to the natural hair and remains more securely attached to the natural hair. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098384 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR COLOURING HAIR - A method for hair-dressing wherein the services carried out separately are done in combination. The hair is optionally wetted first and cut and immediately afterwards is optionally wetted again and is applied a cosmetic cleansing composition and having at least one additional effect which is visible by naked eye, preferably a colouring effect and after a processing time of 1 to 45 min at 20 to 45° C. rinsed off from hair and hair is optionally dried with a hair drier. The cosmetic cleansing composition comprises oxidative and/or direct hair dyes. Furthermore, cleansing composition is applied preferably from a vessel delivering its content in that form of foam, preferably squeeze foamer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098385 | Eyebrow Stencil Holder - A novel gauging device and associated stencils facilitate the shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and knobs are adjusted such that a lower end of a guide rod may be rotated about various points relative to the nose and held in predetermined angles relative to the nose and eyes, possibly supported magnetically on a lower track adjacent the nostrils and an upper track above the eyebrows. An eyebrow stencil is held in a desired position relative to the previously positioned guide rod, which facilitates convenient application and symmetrical shaping, preferably with frictional clamps for permitting the stencil to be shifted in place so that a particular portion of the stencil is properly aligned with the guide rod after the guide rod has been aligned with an appropriate Golden Ratio marking on the stencil. Each stencil may be provided with more than one set of such markings to accommodate not only different eyebrows of different sizes, but also to adjust the eyebrow's ideal Golden Ratio “High Point” to complement facial proportions (preferably represented by a single Facial Ratio Value or “FRV” that takes into account several different measured ratios) that deviate substantially from an ideal Golden Ratio. A slim tab between the upper and the lower edges of the stencil cut-out preferably provides a convenient reference mark for the “High Point” of the unadjusted cut-out. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098386 | HAIR SHAPING DEVICE - A hair shaping device comprises a main unit having a gripper, a head having a rod-shaped heating unit, and a drive unit configured to rotate said head around an axis of said heating unit, and wherein said head is provided, in an outer periphery of said heading unit, with a comb, and wherein said comb comprises a comb section, and said comb section is formed so as to slope, over the entire circumference of said comb, toward an axial direction of said heating unit with respect to a circumferential direction of said comb and to intersect with the axial direction of said heating unit. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098387 | HAIR SHAPING DEVICE - A hair shaping device comprises a main unit having a gripper, a head having a rod-shaped heating unit, and a drive unit configured to rotate said heating unit around an axis of said heating unit. Said heating unit has a polygonal shape in cross-section when viewed from a direction of the axis. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098388 | HAIR STYLING TOOL WITH ROTATABLE CYLINDER - A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098389 | Low Voltage Hair Iron - A hair dressing device that utilizes low voltage from a pair of batteries to generate temperature needed for curling and straightening the hair comprises an upper body and a lower body, each having an outer side and an inner side. A heating plate is mounted on the inner side of the lower body facing the upper body. At least one heating element is mounted on the heating plate to generate heat utilizing high precision printing at high temperature. An insulating member is interposed between the at least one heating element and the heating plate to eliminate short circuit. The lower body is coupled to the upper body around a hinge section. A thermal sensor and a controller are incorporated in the hair dressing device to monitor and control the temperature of the heating plate. The hair dressing device can be connected and disconnected from power using an ON/OFF switch. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098390 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING A CARRIER AND A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A CARRIER - Various embodiments provide a device for processing a carrier, the device including: a carrier receiving portion configured to receive a carrier, the carrier including one or more planar regions and one or more edge regions; a processing portion including: a first electrode; a second electrode, wherein the second electrode is separated from the first electrode; and a dielectric material formed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and wherein the first electrode is configured to receive a first potential and the second electrode is configured to received a second potential to activate supplied gas between the first electrode and the second electrode; wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged to direct more supplied activated gas to the one or more edge regions than to the one or more planar regions of the carrier. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098391 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING WAFER-SHAPED ARTICLES - In a method and apparatus for treating a surface of an article, an improved rinse liquid prevents build-up of static charge while avoiding damages to certain types of exposed metal surfaces. In one embodiment, a semiconductor wafer having structures including at least one of cobalt, nickel and platinum is rotated on a spin chuck, as a rinse liquid is dispensed onto a surface of the wafer. The rinse liquid is a dilute aqueous solution of a base of the formula | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098392 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING WAFER-SHAPED ARTICLES - In a method and apparatus for treating a surface of an article, an improved rinse liquid prevents build-up of static charge while avoiding damages to certain types of exposed metal-containing surfaces. In one embodiment, a semiconductor wafer having structures including at least one of cobalt, nickel and platinum is rotated on a spin chuck, as a rinse liquid is dispensed onto a surface of the wafer. The rinse liquid is a dilute aqueous solution of a base of the formula | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098393 | Method for Cleaning Platinum Residues on a Semiconductor Substrate - A method for cleaning platinum residues from a surface of a substrate is provided. The method initiates with exposing the surface to a first solution containing a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid. Then, the surface is exposed to a second solution containing hydrochloric acid. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098394 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING SURVEY CABLES - At least some disclosed survey cleaning tool embodiments include a cable guide configured to lift a survey cable from the water and to guide it into a scraper mechanism that is configured to clean debris from the survey cable. At least some disclosed method embodiments include moving a cleaning tool along a survey cable deployed in a body of water; lifting the survey cable to a surface of the body of water; and rotating two or more scraper wheels against the survey cable. Some disclosed method embodiments may augment or replace the scraper wheels with two or more scraper blades. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098395 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, apparatus, and systems for cleaning a substrate are provided. In one aspect, a substrate is scrubbed using an acidic cleaning solution in a first scrubber, transferred to a second scrubber after scrubbing the substrate using the acidic cleaning solution, followed by scrubbing the substrate in the second scrubber using a basic cleaning solution. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098396 | NOVEL 1,1,1,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-DECAFLUOROHEX-2-ENE ISOMER MIXTURES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compositions comprising unsaturated hydrofluorocarbons, an alkene with the formula of 1,1,1,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-decafluorohex-2-ene and its isomers (the “153-10 isomers”). The invention further relates to use of said compositions in methods to clean, degrease, deflux, dewater, deposit fluorolubricant, carrier fluid applications and heat transfer applications. The invention further relates to novel 153-10 isomer mixtures, their method of making and their use as cleaning compositions and in the methods listed above. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098397 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention can reduce the burden on a scrub cleaning member without entailing a large footprint and a long cleaning time and can enhance cleaning performance. A moving arm is moved to move a scrub cleaning member from a standby position above the edge of a substrate to a scrub cleaning position above the center of the substrate. A two-fluid nozzle is moved in conjunction with the movement of the moving arm while jetting a mixed fluid from the two-fluid nozzle toward the surface of the rotating substrate to carry out two-fluid jet cleaning of the substrate. After stopping the jetting of the fluid from the two-fluid nozzle, the scrub cleaning member is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate to carry out scrub cleaning of the substrate. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098398 | Insert for a Microbial Scrubbing Device - The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a base from which extends an outer wall that defines a chamber. A plurality of complaint fingers extend from the base into the chamber. A plurality of wipers extend radially inward from the outer wall into the chamber to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior surface of the medical device. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098399 | VEHICLE WASH STATION - A method and apparatus for washing a vehicle or water craft includes heating only a quantity of clean wash fluid required to completely wash the exterior of the watercraft to a first predetermined temperature. The heated clean wash fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles on a wash station platform at a predetermined temperature so that the temperature of the wash fluid as it strikes the hull of the water craft is at a second minimum temperature to kill organisms adhered to the vehicle. The clean wash fluid is applied in a number of successive wash cycles each covering a predetermined section of the exterior of the watercraft over a predetermined discharge time period for each section. Rotary spinning, oscillating, fixed and manually moveable nozzles are mounted on the wash station platform to automatically and manually provide wash fluid over the entire exterior surface of the water craft. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098400 | INSTRUMENT REPROCESSOR AND INSTRUMENT REPROCESSING METHODS - An instrument reprocessor for cleaning, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing a medical instrument is disclosed. To reprocess instruments having one or more channels defined therein, the reprocessor can include one or more flow control systems configured to control a fluid flow through each channel. In various embodiments, a flow control system can include a differential pressure sensor and a proportional valve for controlling the fluid flow in a channel. The reprocessor can also include, one, a fluid circulation pump configured to supply the flow control systems with fluid and, two, a system for controlling the pressure of the fluid supplied to the flow control systems. The reprocessor can also include a system for supplying a metered amount of fluid to the fluid circulation system. The system can include a reservoir having a fluid height sensor to monitor the amount of fluid therein and a pump configured to supply the reservoir with fluid. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098401 | ROBOT CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A robot cleaner includes a body to travel on a floor, an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle approaching the body, an auxiliary cleaning unit mounted to a bottom of the body, to be extendable and retractable, and a control unit to control extension or retraction of the auxiliary cleaning unit when the obstacle is sensed. The control unit recognizes a zone of a charger and performs a control operation to prevent the auxiliary cleaning unit from extending in the charger zone. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098402 | ROBOT CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A robot cleaner and a control method for the same are disclosed. The robot cleaner and control method are capable of detecting malfunction of an auxiliary cleaning unit, and controlling travel of the robot cleaner in accordance with the detection result, to achieve efficient cleaning of an edge area even when there is an error in the auxiliary cleaning unit. The robot cleaner includes a plurality of auxiliary cleaning units mounted to a bottom portion of the robot cleaner such that the auxiliary cleaning units are extendable and retractable, a sensing unit to sense an extension, retraction, or rotation state of each of the auxiliary cleaning units, and a control unit to determine whether the auxiliary cleaning units operate normally, based on a sensing result of the sensing unit, and to control travel of the robot cleaner, based on a result of the determination. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098403 | VEHICLE WASH STATION - A method and apparatus for washing a vehicle or water craft includes heating only a quantity of clean wash fluid required to completely wash the exterior of the watercraft to a first predetermined temperature. The heated clean wash fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles on a wash station platform at a predetermined temperature so that the temperature of the wash fluid as it strikes the hull of the water craft is at a second minimum temperature to kill organisms adhered to the vehicle. The clean wash fluid is applied in a number of successive wash cycles each covering a predetermined section of the exterior of the watercraft over a predetermined discharge time period for each section. Rotary spinning, oscillating, fixed and manually moveable nozzles are mounted on the wash station platform to automatically and manually provide wash fluid over the entire exterior surface of the water craft. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098404 | ENGINE CLEANING METHOD - A method to remove carbonaceous deposits from the internal surfaces of ignition compression engines by increasing inlet air temperature to 60-200° C. and injection of polyol instead of operational fuel for 1-30 minutes. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098405 | SELF-LIMITING VACUUM NOZZLE AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A self-limiting vacuum (SLV) nozzle is provided for collecting or removing combustible dust. The nozzle comprises a nozzle body comprising a nozzle inlet port, a nozzle unloader port, and a suction port; a suction tube assembly operably connected to the nozzle inlet port; a material deflector for directing vacuumed material from the suction tube assembly into the suction port; and an unloader hood installed in the unloader port. Discs can be installed in the unloader or suction port to control collection of combustible dust by the nozzle so that the concentration of dust collected within the hose stays below the minimum explosive concentration (MEC). The nozzle is operably connected to a vacuum source. Systems and methods for collecting combustible dust using the nozzle and a vacuum system are provided. Operation of the nozzle regulates the MEC of the combustible dust that is collected in the vacuum system. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098406 | DISHWASHER WITH AUXILIARY WASHING AGENT DISPENSING SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes an auxiliary dispenser assembly used in conjunction with an auxiliary spray unit having a plurality of spray heads arranged along a wall of a washing chamber to create an intensified wash zone in the washing chamber. The dispenser assembly includes a storage compartment for housing a washing agent, an inlet leading to the storage compartment and an outlet leading from the storage compartment. During at least one stage of a washing operation, at least a portion of the washing fluid delivered to the auxiliary spray unit is diverted and forced to flow through the storage compartment in order to pick-up additional detergent which is then delivered into the washing chamber for enhanced cleansing purposes. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098407 | INSTRUMENT REPROCESSORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An instrument reprocessor is disclosed. The instrument reprocessor includes a basin having a rim located in an inclined plane forming an acute angle with respect to a horizontal plane. At least one nozzle is disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the inclined plane. The at least one nozzle is configured to discharge a stream into the basin in a direction substantially parallel to the inclined plane. A lid assembly is also disclosed. The lid assembly may cover the basin in a close configuration. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098408 | WASHING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE THEREIN - A method of washing an object to be processed, using water containing at least either one selected from a hydrogen radical and a carbon radical, and a novel method capable of exerting sufficient washing effect without using chemicals, by a washing apparatus ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098409 | Umbrella with Wind-Compliant Canopy Attachment - An umbrella employs an apparatus and method for movably attaching a canopy to an underlying support frame. In the event of strong winds, the canopy can lift up off its support frame to let the air pass underneath, rather than turning the canopy into a large sail and toppling the umbrella over. After the wind passes, the canopy is drawn back down onto the ribs. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098410 | UMBRELLA BACKPACK AND DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM - An umbrella deployment mechanism includes: a housing contained within a backpack; a frame associated with the housing and deployable between a first position in which the frame is located within the backpack and a second position in which the frame is elevated above the first position; and a canopy associated with the frame and deployable between a first position in which the canopy is located within the backpack and a second position in which the canopy is elevated above the frame. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098411 | SAFETY UMBRELLA - A safety umbrella includes a top notch member fixed on an upper end of a central shaft and having a resilient tongue which extends downwardly to form a hook end with an actuated shoulder surface. A runner has a slot for retaining the hook end therein at an upper position. An operating sleeve surrounds and is axially movable relative to the runner and has an actuating friction block which is matingly engaged with the actuated shoulder surface at the upper position such that, when the operating sleeve is moved downwardly, the actuated shoulder surface is pressed to withdraw the hook end inwardly so as to disengage the hook end from the slot. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098412 | SELF-WALKING CANE - Embodiments of the invention include canes and methods related thereto. In an embodiment, the invention includes a self-walking cane including a handle, a leg, and an articulating joint connecting the handle and the leg. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098413 | Rising Support Integrated in a Walking Aid - The invention provides a rising support integrated in a walking aid and a method of connecting a sling or harness to the walking aid. The walking aid has one part which is adjustable in height in relation to the rest of the walking aid. One or more traction devices, in the form of wires, are connected to the walking aid. One end of each traction device is fastened to the sling, while the other end of the traction device is fastened to a fixed part of the walking aid. Each traction device goes via the part adjustable in height. A person placed in the sling will be raised by the traction devices when the part adjustable in height is lifted, in that the traction device is fastened to the sling and a fixed part of the walking aid and that the traction device passes the part adjustable in height. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098414 | SUNSHADE STROLLER - A semi-transparent sunshade device which may be an integral member of a stroller, or installed into a preexisting stroller. The sunshade device can be a convex protective shield which may be rotated into a position above or behind the stroller when desired. The sunshade can block harmful UV light and reduce incoming sun light, as well as, provide protection from rain, wind, snow, or air borne road debris emanating from passing vehicles. The one-piece convex sunshade can also provide maximum air circulation and space for a child sitting within a stroller. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098415 | Portable Steam Sauna - A portable steam sauna includes a collapsible canopy which can be deployed in a use or storage configuration, allowing for easy deployment and transportation. The collapsible canopy has two flexible poles which provide a framework to the collapsible canopy. The collapsible canopy and flexible poles can be secured to a base sheet, which itself is attached to a flat surface such as a massage table. The collapsible canopy and base sheet each have elastic perimeters which allow them to be stretched over a flat surface, similar to how a sheet is fitted to a mattress. The base sheet includes attachment points which interface with the flexible poles and help to secure the collapsible canopy in a use configuration. Steam is supplied to the canopy by means of a steam generator, steam hose, and a steam connector which is inserted through a steam opening on the collapsible canopy. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098416 | MODULATABLE THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - A thermoelectric device includes first and second legs extending continuously between first and second heat sources. The first and second legs respectively include first and second conducting elements and third and fourth conducting elements. The first and third conducting elements are adjacent and separated by an insulator. The second and fourth conducting elements are adjacent and separated by an insulator. The device also includes selection means enabling formation of a first thermocouple from the first and second conducting elements and formation of a second thermocouple from the third and fourth conducting elements. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098417 | THERMOGENERATOR COMPRISING PHASE-CHANGE MATERIALS - A thermogenerator including at least one thermoelement and two phase-change materials having different phase-change temperatures, the at least one thermoelement having two opposite main faces, and each of the faces is covered by one of the phase-change materials, such that the thermoelement is subject only to a temperature gradient imposed by the two phase-change materials, during a phase of heating or cooling. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098418 | DEVICE FOR USE IN A FURNACE EXHAUST STREAM FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION - A device for generating voltage or electrical current includes an inner elongated member mounted in an outer elongated member, and a plurality of thermoelectric modules mounted in the space between the inner and the outer members. The outer and/or inner elongated members each include a plurality of passages to move a temperature altering medium through the members so that the device can be used in high temperature environments, e.g. the exhaust system of an oxygen fired glass melting furnace. The modules are designed to include a biasing member and/or other arrangements to compensate for differences in thermal expansion between the first and the second members. In this manner, the modules remain in contact with the first and second members. The voltage generated by the modules can be used to power electrical loads. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098419 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERTER WITH PROJECTING CELL STACK - A thermoelectric converter is formed by a plenum divided into high and low pressure chambers by a partition and includes a stack of series-coupled alkali-metal thermoelectric cells that projects orthogonally from the partition into one of the chambers. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098420 | INTERCONNECTING STRIPS FOR BUILDING INTEGRABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Provided are novel interconnecting strips for electrically connecting building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules in a photovoltaic array. An interconnecting strip can be provided between a building structure and the BIPV modules, with electrical connections established by lowering the modules onto the strip previously positioned on the structure. The strip can includes two or more terminal groups aligned with different rows of BIPV modules. Each terminal group includes two or more connector terminals for connecting to the modules in that row. The interconnecting strip also includes leads extending between terminal groups and connecting connector terminals of different groups. In certain embodiments, terminal groups are offset with respect to adjacent groups to align with BIPV modules that are similarly offset to provide a moisture barrier. The interconnecting strip may be reconfigured in the field to provide different electrical connection schemes among BIPV modules. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098421 | FLEXIBLE SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND RELATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - A flexible solar battery module includes a flexible insulating base and a plurality of solar batteries separately disposed on the flexible insulating base. The solar battery includes a substrate disposed on the flexible insulating base, a first electrode disposed on the substrate, a photoelectric transducing layer disposed on the first electrode and exposing parts of the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed on the photoelectric transducing layer. The flexible solar battery module further includes an insulating layer disposed on the exposed first electrode of each solar battery and the exposed flexible insulating base between the adjacent solar batteries, and an auxiliary electrode disposed on the second electrode of each solar battery and the exposed first electrode of the adjacent solar battery for setting the plurality of solar batteries in a series connection. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098422 | Photovoltaic Module - A photovoltaic module includes a substrate, a plurality of cell sets, a first collecting electrode and a second collecting electrode. The cell sets are disposed on the substrate. Each of the cell sets includes a plurality of cell units, a bottom connecting electrode and an upper connecting electrode. The plurality of cell units are electrically connected to each other in series. The cell units are electrically connected between the bottom connecting electrode and the upper connecting electrode. The first collecting electrode is disposed on the substrate and is electrically connected to the bottom connecting electrode of every cell set. The second collecting electrode is disposed on the substrate and is electrically connected to the upper connecting electrode of every cell set. The second collecting electrode and the cell sets are substantially made of the same layer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098423 | SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar battery module includes: a plurality of solar battery cells, a plain shape of each being a substantial rectangle, and a ratio of a short side length and a long side length of the substantial rectangle being 1/n:1 (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2), includes a plurality of light-receiving-surface bus electrodes parallel to the short side of the substantial rectangle on a light receiving surface, and includes rear-surface bus electrodes each at a position on a non-light-receiving surface corresponding to each of the light-receiving-surface bus electrodes; and a light-receiving-surface lead (an interconnector) that electrically connects the light-receiving-surface bus electrodes of one of the solar battery cells to the rear-surface bus electrodes of adjacent one of the solar battery cells. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098424 | THIN-FILM SOLAR BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Cells including a first electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second electrode layer on a translucent substrate are connected. Between adjacent cells, a first separating groove separates the first electrode layer, a second separating groove separates the second electrode layer, and a connecting groove electrically connects the second electrode layer of a cell and the first electrode layer of the other. A reflective film is provided on the second electrode layer having a transparent conductive film and a metal film stacked in this order on the photoelectric conversion layer and at least the metal film is patterned into lines. The metal film is patterned into lines with a same width within the connecting groove and is connected to the first electrode layer of the adjacent cell. The reflective film is provided in the connecting groove where the metal film is not formed and in the second separating groove. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098425 | DUAL AXIS SOLAR TRACKER APPARATUS AND METHOD - The dual axis solar tracker apparatus and method uses an azimuth actuator to adjust the azimuth of an attached solar panel and an elevation actuator to adjust the elevation of a panel seat holding the solar panel to track the azimuth and elevation of the sun as it moves through the sky. The panel seat rotatably supports the solar panel with two pins, and a support structure supports the panel seat with an elevation tracking pivot. The actuators are controlled with an actuator controller circuit that is controlled by a microcontroller. The microcontroller uses information about latitude, longitude, time of day and date to control the actuators and track the motion of sun without the need for sensors. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098426 | Leveling Device of Concentrated Photovoltaic Module - A leveling device for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules rapidly adjusts a height level of CPV modules on a tracking system. The device makes the CPV modules receive most sunlight for outputting maximum power. The device rapidly adjusts the height level of CPV modules, reduces number of nuts required and, thus, shortens the adjusting time even after the CPV modules are installed. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098427 | PARABOLOID REFLECTORS - An example of this disclosure relates to paraboloid reflectors. Another example of this disclosure relates to a collector panel including collector cells and paraboloid reflectors. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098428 | SUNLIGHT COMPLEX MODULES AND APPARATUSES FOR USING SOLAR ENERGY - Provided is a sunlight complex module, which includes a photovoltaic conversion part that generates electrical energy from sunlight, | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098429 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a solar cell module which uses polyvinyl chloride as the backing and does not undergo a decrease in adhesive strength between the backing and a sealing layer even when exposed to an outdoor environment. The solar cell module has a polyvinyl chloride backing, and a encapsulant-covered photoelectric conversion component and a weather-resistant layer that are laminated in this order on the backing. The module includes a first adhesive layer between the polyvinyl chloride backing and the encapsulant-covered photoelectric conversion component. The first adhesive layer is formed of a single layer, and contains a plurality of resins. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098430 | PRODUCING ELECTRICAL POWER WITH SOLAR CELL ARRANGEMENT - Apparatus comprises a solar cell arrangement comprising one or more solar cells arranged in a planar structure, the solar cell arrangement having a front surface and a rear surface, the solar cell arrangement being operable to produce electrical power in response to the incidence of light on the front surface. It includes an induction loop arrangement comprising one or more induction loops arranged in a planar structure. The induction loop arrangement is configured to produce electrical power in response to the presence of an electric or electromagnetic field extending through the plane of the induction loop arrangement, and/or is configured to generate an radiate electric or electromagnetic field through the plane of induction loop arrangement in response to being energised with alternating current electrical power. Each solar cell in the arrangement is partly or substantially transparent to electromagnetic fields, and the induction loop arrangement is supported in juxtaposition with the rear surface of the solar cell. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098431 | Electroconductive Paste Composition Containing Metal Nanoparticles - An electroconductive paste composition, particularly for solar cells, contains silver particles, glass frit, an organic vehicle, and a nanoparticle additive. The additive contains electrically conductive metal, metal alloy, and/or metal silicide nanoparticles, such as nickel, chromium, cobalt, titanium, or alloys, silicides, and mixtures thereof. When used to form an electrical contact on a solar cell, such a paste provides for decreased contact resistance between the paste and the substrate and improved efficiency of the solar cell. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098432 | SOLAR CELLS - Solar cells are provided. The solar cell may include a substrate, a first electrode on the substrate, a first light absorption layer disposed on the first electrode and including silicon containing oxygen, a second light absorption layer disposed on the first light absorption layer and including silicon containing germanium, and a second electrode on the second light absorption layer. The first light absorption layer may include a plurality of semiconductor layers which have oxygen-content ratios different from each other, respectively. The second light absorption layer may include a plurality of semiconductor layers which have germanium-content ratios different from each other, respectively. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098433 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMATION - An improved photovoltaic device and methods of manufacturing the same that includes an interface layer adjacent to a semiconductor absorber layer, where the interface layer includes a material in the semiconductor layer which decreases in concentration from the side of the interface layer contacting the absorber layer to an opposite side of the interface layer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098434 | SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a solar cell wherein a diffusion region containing an impurity of a second conductivity type provided on a light-receiving surface side of a silicon substrate containing an impurity of a first conductivity type has a first diffusion region and second diffusion regions. Surfaces of the second diffusion regions are higher in concentration of the impurity of the second conductivity type than a surface of the first diffusion region. The second diffusion regions are arranged spaced apart from one another. A light-receiving surface electrode is connected to a plurality of the second diffusion regions. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098435 | HYBRID CONTACT FOR AND METHODS OF FORMATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Described herein is a contact for a photovoltaic device and method of making the same. The contact has a transparent conductive oxide stack, where a first portion of the transparent conductive oxide stack is formed by atmospheric pressure vapor deposition and a second portion of the transparent conductive oxide stack is formed by physical vapor deposition. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098436 | Systems, Methods, Devices and Arrangements For Nanowire Meshes - A variety of methods, devices, systems and arrangements are implemented involving nanowire meshes. One such method is implemented to include synthesizing metal nanowires in a solution containing a structure-directing agent. The metal nanowires are deposited on a substrate to form a sheet of nanowires. The deposited metal nanowires are heated to a temperature less than about 200 degrees Celsius and for a period of time of about 10 minutes to 60 minutes, thereby removing the structure-directing agent and modifying the electrical conductivity and optical transmittance of the sheet of nanowires. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098437 | Photovoltaic Cell Having a Structured Back Surface and Associated Manufacturing Method - The invention relates to a photovoltaic cell ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098438 | TRANSLUCENT LAMINATED FILM AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING IT - To provide a translucent substrate which sufficiently improves the power generation efficiency of a solar cell, and a solar cell module. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098439 | SILICON WAFER, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SILICON WAFER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A silicon wafer obtained by etching by not less than 5 μm and not more than 25 μm per surface on either side a surface of crystalline silicon obtained by cutting a silicon crystal ingot, the silicon wafer having a surface with a facet having a width of not less than 10 μm and not more than 150 μm, and a semiconductor device having an electrode at that surface, are provided. Furthermore, a method for producing the silicon wafer and a method for producing the semiconductor device that include the step of etching a surface of the crystalline silicon with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide having a sodium hydroxide concentration of not less than 20% by mass and not more than 35% by mass by not less than 5 μm and not more than 25 μm per surface on either side, are also provided. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098440 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - A method is presented for use in manufacture of a semiconductor device, such as a photovoltaic cell. The method comprises: providing a structure comprising a ZnO layer; applying a surface treatment to said structure for a certain time period to form a layer of ZnS on said ZnO layer; and depositing an active structure on said ZnS layer. The active structure may be a light absorbing structure, including a light absorbing semiconductor or a molecular light absorbing dye. The provision of the ZnS buffer layer between the ZnO layer and the active structure improves the device performance. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098441 | EASY-ADHESIVE FOR SOLAR CELL REAR SURFACE PROTECTION SHEET, SOLAR CELL REAR SURFACE PROTECTION SHEET, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - To overcome a problem in related art and to provide an easy-adhesive having an excellent adhesive property and an excellent adhesive durability for a solar cell rear surface protection sheet, a solar cell rear surface protection sheet, and a solar cell module formed by using the solar cell rear surface protection sheet. An easy-adhesive for a solar cell rear surface protection sheet according to the present invention exhibits a specific glass transition temperature, a specific number average molecular weight, and a specific hydroxyl value Further, the easy-adhesive for a solar cell rear surface protection sheet contains a (meth)acrylic-based copolymer (A) having no (meth)acryloyl group (A), a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group, and a polyisocyanate compound (C) at a specific rate. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098442 | NEAR FIELD LIGHT-SOURCE TWO-DIMENSIONAL ARRAY AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, TWO-DIMENSIONAL ARRAY-TYPE LOCALIZED SURFACE PLASMON RESONATOR, SOLAR CELL, OPTICAL SENSOR, AND BIOSENSOR - The invention provides a large-area near field light two-dimensional array firmly immobilized on a substrate, and an inexpensive method for producing the array. The object is attained by using a near field light two-dimensional array | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098443 | PLATE MEMBER, LIGHT CONDENSING SOLAR BATTERY, AND SOLAR ENERGY GENERATING WINDOW - A plate member of the present invention has an entrance surface ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098444 | POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON THIN-FILM FORMING METHOD, POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON THIN-FILM SUBSTRATE, SILICON THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL, AND SILICON THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR DEVICE - A polycrystalline silicon thin-film forming method includes: preparing a substrate; forming a precursor of a first silicon thin film including a first polycrystalline silicon phase and a non-crystalline silicon phase; exposing the first polycrystalline silicon phase; and growing, above the first silicon thin film which the first polycrystalline silicon phase is exposed, a second polycrystalline silicon phase using the first polycrystalline silicon phase as a seed crystal by a plasma chemical vapor deposition method, wherein the first polycrystalline silicon phase is formed continuously in any direction perpendicular to a thickness direction of the first silicon thin film. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098445 | Solar Power Generating Apparatus and Solar Tracking Method For Same - A solar power generating apparatus and a solar tracking method for the same. When a plurality of solar collector plates are arranged, the solar collector plates may be adjusted at certain rotation angles to maintain a high level of solar absorption efficiently with respect to shade, and errors caused by the installed positions (particularly, the installed directions) of the solar collector plates having solar cells can be compensated for, to accordingly calculate and determine adjustment angles in order to accurately rotate the solar cells or solar collector plates to a desired direction and to increase solar absorption efficiency. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098446 | Photovoltaic Roofing Elements and Roofs Using Them - The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic devices, and more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products in which a photovoltaic element is joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a photovoltaic roofing element comprising a roofing substrate; one or more photovoltaic cells disposed on the roofing substrate; and a colored or patterned layer disposed on the roofing substrate and visible in the area surrounding the photovoltaic cells; and an encapsulant layer disposed over the photovoltaic cells and the patterned colored layer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098447 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE MANUFACTURED BY THE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for manufacturing a solar battery module according to the present invention includes the steps of forming a solar battery cell ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098448 | Conjugated Polymers and Their Use in Optoelectronic Devices - Disclosed are certain polymeric compounds and their use as organic semiconductors in organic and hybrid optical, optoelectronic, and/or electronic devices such as photovoltaic cells, light emitting diodes, light emitting transistors, and field effect transistors. The disclosed compounds can provide improved device performance, for example, as measured by power conversion efficiency, fill factor, open circuit voltage, field-effect mobility, on/off current ratios, and/or air stability when used in photovoltaic cells or transistors. The disclosed compounds can have good solubility in common solvents enabling device fabrication via solution processes. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098449 | ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL USING SAME - Disclosed is an organic photoelectric conversion element which has a reverse layer structure wherein at least a first electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer and a second electrode are arranged on a substrate in this order. The organic photoelectric conversion element is characterized in that: the photoelectric conversion layer is a bulk heterojunction layer that is composed of a p-type organic semiconductor material and an n-type organic semiconductor material; and a compound that has a linear or branched fluorinated alkyl group having 6-20 carbon atoms is contained as the p-type organic semiconductor material. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098450 | Methods, Devices, and Systems for Laundry Fluid Delivery - Methods, devices, and systems for laundry fluid delivery are disclosed. A laundry fluid delivery controller includes a user interface configured to receive input from a user regarding use of a laundry fluid in a washing machine, a pump configured to pump the laundry fluid from a fluid reservoir to the washing machine, and processing circuitry configured to control the pump in response to the user input and to operate independent of any control circuitry of the washing machine, the control circuitry being configured to control operation of the washing machine. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098451 | PRESSURE REGULATING FLOAT VALVE - A fuel system for an aircraft has a vent system. The system has a conduit opening into the fuel section. The system has a member connected to the conduit at a proximal end. The member has a seal plate within the conduit sealing the opening into the fuel section when a buoyant section at a distal end rises along with the seal plate through the member with a rise in fluid level within the fuel section. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098452 | HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EMPLOYING DUAL PUMPS - Disclosed is an exemplary hydraulic system including a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit. The hydraulic system further includes a first pump fluidly connected to the first fluid circuit and fluidly connectable to the second fluid circuit, and a second pump fluidly connectable to the first and second fluid circuits. The hydraulic system includes a first valve that may be arranged in a first position for fluidly disconnecting the first and second pumps from the second fluid circuit, a second position for fluidly connecting the second pump to the second fluid circuit and fluidly disconnecting the first pump from the second fluid circuit, and a third position for fluidly connecting the first and second pumps to the second fluid circuit. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098453 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REFILLING AN EVAPORATOR CHAMBER - Devices and methods for continuously refilling an evaporator chamber are described. The evaporator chamber includes a vacuum chamber having a partition that is permeable only to liquid material. The solid material can be heated in the vacuum chamber by a heating jacket of the vacuum chamber to liquefaction, and transferred via a drain and a connecting channel into a basin inside an evaporator chamber. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098454 | ISENTROPIC COMPRESSION INLET FOR SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT - A supersonic inlet includes a relaxed isentropic compression surface to improve net propulsive force by shaping the compression surface of the inlet to defocus the resulting shocklets away from the cowl lip. Relaxed isentropic compression shaping of the inlet compression surface functions to reduce the cowl lip surface angle, thereby improving inlet drag characteristics and interference drag characteristics. Supersonic inlets in accordance with the invention also demonstrate reductions in peak sonic boom overpressure while maintaining overall engine performance. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098455 | MULTIPLE COMPLEMENTARY GAS DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLIES - Described herein are exemplary apparatuses having multiple gas distribution assemblies in accordance with one embodiment. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes two or more gas distribution assemblies. Each gas distribution assembly has orifices through which at least one process gas is introduced into a processing chamber. The two or more gas distribution assemblies may be designed to have complementary characteristic radial film growth rate profiles. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098456 | COMMON MODE PULSE DAMPER FOR RECIPROCATING PUMP SYSTEMS - Pulses in a pumping system resulting from paired reciprocating pumps are dampened by a pressure vessel that includes two compartments separated by a flexible membrane and otherwise isolated from each other. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098457 | Method and Apparatus for Supplying Heated, Pressurized Air - A system for providing heated, pressurized air to a device in an industrial process, the system including at least one engine arranged and designed to heat and pressurize air, and at least one pipe attached to the at least one engine to provide a flow path for air from the at least one engine to the device in the industrial process. The system may also include an expansion joint positioned between the at least one engine and the pipe, the expansion joint arranged and designed to allow relative axial movement between the at least one engine and the pipe. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098458 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE CLOSED-LOOP CIRCUITS - A hydraulic system is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a first circuit fluidly connecting a first pump to a swing motor and to a first travel motor in a parallel closed-loop manner. The hydraulic system may also have a second circuit fluidly connecting a second pump to a second travel motor and to a first linear tool actuator in a parallel closed-loop manner. | 2013-04-25 |
