| 20th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20120118300 | FIXATION BANDAGE FOR THE FIXATION OF A PATIENT - A fixation bandage for fixing a patient on a bed or another repository, having a body part belt to be closed around a body part of the patient in a ring-shaped fashion. The bandage further has a bed belt, flatly to be put onto a reclining surface of the bed and having a bed holder on each of its two ends for fastening it on a bed frame of the bed, and on which the body part belt is fastened. The fixation bandage is further characterised in that, for additional lateral fastening of the body part belt, the bed holders are each one formed by one fastening belt, whose length is dimensioned such that starting from one of the ends of the bed belt, it can be guided around a beam of the bed frame and can be guided back to the body part belt and is realised to be fastened on the body part belt. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118301 | ARTIFICIAL SMOKE CIGARETTE - An artificial cigarette, inhaler or other nebulizer device may include a housing, an air passage into the housing, a fog generator chamber within the housing connected to the air passage, a liquid source connected to the fog generating chamber, and a fog generator within the fog generating chamber for receiving liquid from the liquid source and creating an aerosol. The fog generator may be an ultrasonic nebulizer and/or a pneumatic nebulizer. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118302 | SUPPORTED CATALYSTS - Supported catalyst particles, which can be incorporated in the tobacco cut filler, cigarette wrapper and/or cigarette filter of a cigarette, are useful for low-temperature and near-ambient temperature catalysis of carbon monoxide and/or nitric oxide. The supported catalyst comprises catalyst particles that are supported on particles of an electrically conductive support selected from the group consisting of graphitic carbon and a partially reduced oxide. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118303 | SYNTHESIS AND INCORPORATION OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE AMMONIA-RELEASE AGENTS IN LIT-END CIGARETTES - A tobacco smoking mixture and/or a cigarette wrapper with high-temperature ammonia-release agents therein are provided, wherein the high-temperature ammonia-release agents are present in an amount effective to reduce the cytotoxicity of gas phase or particulate matter formed during smoking of the cigarette. The high-temperature ammonia-release agents are capable of reducing the cytotoxicity of gas phase or particulate matter by evolving ammonia at temperatures greater than about 200° C., wherein the ammonia can interact with the particulate matter. Additionally, the high-temperature ammonia-release agents can be formed by heating an aqueous mixture of an iron precursor compound, an ammonia source compound and an acid. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118304 | ADJUSTABLE HOOKAH STEM AND HOOKAH UTILIZING THE SAME - A hookah stem, hookah, and process for adjusting a hookah stem are disclosed. The hookah stem includes a down tube that is affixed within the hookah stem and longitudinally adjustable. The hookah utilizes the hookah stem with varying bases that may even include hookah bases with hookah base depths less than a potential plunge depth of the down tube. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118305 | HOOKAH HOSE, HOOKAH SYSTEM, AND PROCESS FOR AFFECTING HOOKAH SMOKE IN A HOOKAH - The present invention is directed to a hookah hose, hookah system, and process for cooling hookah smoke in a hookah. The hookah hose includes a shank, a conduit, a mouthpiece, and a reservoir bearing a coolant cartridge. The shank permits the hookah hose to connect to a stem of a hookah generally or the hookah system of the present invention. The use of coolant cartridges permits a user to manipulate both wet smoke temperature and velocity. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118306 | ACTUATING HOOKAH BOWL - A hookah bowl, hookah utilized the hookah bowl, and process for using a hookah is disclosed. The hookah bowl includes two principal members, a bowl shell and an adjustable bowl burner that alters its position within the bowl shell. The bowl burner may adjust its position longitudinall, radially, or both. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118307 | INHALANT SMOKE GENERATOR - An inhalant smoke generator includes a battery portion, indicator, smoke generator, and a filter portion and has a shape of a cigarette. The smoke generator will nebulize the liquid spice into vapor for being inhaled by the user. A diamond and a LED chip of the indicator will also sparkle while operating. A real feel of smoking and cheerful sensation will be achieved. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118308 | ALTERATION OF TOBACCO ALKALOID CONTENT THROUGH MODIFICATION OF SPECIFIC CYTOCHROME P450 GENES - Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118309 | COMPOSITE PARTICLE, CIGARETTE FILTER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND CIGARETTE - A composite particle comprises a cellulose acetate and at least one amino compound selected from the group consisting of an amino acid and an aminosulfonic acid. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118310 | MELTABLE SMOKELESS TOBACCO COMPOSITION - A meltable smokeless tobacco composition configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is provided. The smokeless tobacco composition includes a tobacco material and a lipid having a melting point of about 36° C. to about 45° C. An associated process is also provided. The process includes melting a lipid having a melting point of about 36° C. to about 45° C. to form a molten lipid composition, mixing a tobacco material with the molten lipid composition to form a molten smokeless tobacco composition, and cooling the molten smokeless tobacco composition to form a solidified smokeless tobacco composition. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118311 | Massage comb - Disclosed is a method for applying treatment oils onto the scalp by using a composite two section massage comb. The two sections are removably attached to each other by way of a dove tail arrangement. The lower section has several teeth depending there from. The teeth have through apertures there through with openings at the ends of the tips. Treatment oil is disposed by gravity through the comb's teeth when the comb is hand held at an angle of about 5° from the vertical of the scalp which causes the treatment oil to flow out of the hollow teeth and onto the scalp. To fill the teeth with the treatment oil, and upper section of the overall combination is detachable by sliding the same horizontally and lower section which includes the teeth which is ready for filling with the oil. In addition to applying the oil to the scalp, the bamboo material allows the oil to permeate through the material to thereby allow the treatment oil to be applied to the hair strands during the combing action. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118312 | Oral Care Applicator - Oral care applicators, including a tip, which can be optimized based on the desired use. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118313 | Extra hand lotion applicator - A lotion applicator is provided comprising a specially designed applicator comprised of an elongated panel manufactured of malleable plastic material. Elongate and rectangular in shape, the Extra Hand measures approximately twenty-eight inches in length and two and one-half inches in width. For practical purposes, positioned at each end of the unit is an integrated, nonskid strap-like handle, with which the user easily controls the device. Thus, the user comfortably grips both ends of the unit and slides the panel up and down the back or other hard to reach areas, evenly applying lotion to their body. The Extra Hand is produced in a number of striking colors or printed designs. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118314 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVABLE GEL APPLICATIONS FOR NAILS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Novel radiation curable gel-based mammalian nail coating compositions, kits containing these compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions and/or kits are useful, inter alia, for providing durable, “soak-off” type nail coatings. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118315 | Hair Extension Kit - A hair extension kit may be packaged in such a way that patterns may be readily printed onto the hair using a standard printer. The hair extension may be removable from the kit to easily accessorize a girl's or doll's hair. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118316 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR COLOURING HAIR - A composition and method oxidative colours hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and having effervescent properties. An aqueous oxidative hair dyeing composition resulting from mixing two aqueous compositions A and B wherein the mixed composition has a pH below or equal to 7.0, preferably is in the range of 2 to 7.0, more preferably 3 to 7. Composition A comprises at least one oxidizing agent and at least one acidic compound and has a pH between 2 and 5, and composition B comprises at least one oxidative dye precursor, optionally at least one coupling agent, optionally at least one direct dye, at least one CO | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118317 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM - A personal accessory system in which a user can selectively attach at least one interchangeable embellishment with at least one base accessory member via complementary fastening components, thereby allowing the user to change the appearance of the base accessory as desired and allowing the user to create multiple aesthetically pleasing looks without the need to purchase several different accessories. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118318 | SELF-CLEANING COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to compositions with self-cleaning properties. More particularly, the invention concerns coatings or paints comprising particles coated with a catalytically active composition. In particular, a self-cleaning coating composition (paint) is provided, comprising micro-sized particles coated with a functional layer, wherein the micro-sized particles are hollow or solid beads, or any combination/ratio of hollow and solid beads, wherein the beads comprise one or more material(s) selected from ceramic material(s); polymeric material(s); cermet material(s); metallic material(s); pigmented material(s); light-absorbing and/or light reflecting material(s); including any combination thereof, wherein said layer is covalently bound to said particles, wherein the photocatalytic layer comprises TiO2 in the crystal form of anatase; and wherein the coating composition (paint) comprises less than 0.1 anatase particles derived/released from the micro-sized beads, determined as weight/weight of released anatase/total amount of anatase. The invention provides paint essentially without presence of unbound anatase crystals which is highly undesired, as it is believed that their presence has a negative influence on essential components of the paint, such as binder, pigment and/or additives and furthermore, anatase may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118319 | RANDOM ORBIT DISC SCRUBBER - A random orbit scrubber comprises a main body having a front end and a rear end, a squeegee assembly coupled to the rear end of the main body, and a cleaning head assembly coupled to the front end of the main body. The cleaning head assembly can include a cleaning element structured for contact with a floor surface. The cleaning head assembly can further include a motor that is operable to impart rotational and orbital movement on the cleaning element. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118320 | Methods for Isolated Bevel Edge Clean - Methods for cleaning an edge of a semiconductor substrate include providing a brush in a housing, the housing provides a volume for holding the brush. A cleaning fluid is inserted into the housing to at least partially fill the volume holding the brush, with the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is removed from the volume of the housing while the cleaning fluid is being inserted. The brush is rotated within the housing while the cleaning fluid is inserted and removed. The edge of the semiconductor substrate is inserted into a slot of the housing. The edge of the semiconductor substrate inserted into the slot is maintained at a distance and for a period of time. The distance is configured such that the brush contacts the edge of the semiconductor substrate but continues to enable rotation of the brush within the housing. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118321 | CLEANING OF A COOKING DEVICE OR APPLIANCE WITH A COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BUILT-IN RINSE AID - The present invention discloses a method for cleaning a cooking device or appliance comprising contacting at least the cooking chamber of the cooking device or appliance with a cleaning composition comprising a sheeting polymer that provides a layer on the surfaces of at least the cooking chamber so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step. The sheeting polymer is selected from the group of cationic polysaccharides and maleic acid-olefin copolymers. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118322 | FLOW-THROUGH WASHING METHOD AND FLOW-THROUGH WASHING APPARATUS - Disclosed are a flow-through washing method and a flow-through washing apparatus which efficiently remove dust adhering to the surface of a substrate and prevent dust from adhering to the surface of the substrate again after washing. The flow-through washing method runs washing liquid (L) inside a washing tank ( | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118323 | METHOD TO REMOVE FATTY SOILS IN A DISHWASHER - A method of operating a dishwasher by controlling the use of hot liquids to dissolve fatty soils. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118324 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD UTILIZING SUBLIMATION OF NANOFABRICATED PARTICLES - A cleaning apparatus comprises a container configured to hold an article to be cleaned, a cleaning solvent dispenser configured to supply a cleaning solvent to the container, an energy generator configured to provide thermal energy to an interior of the container; and a control device in communication with the energy generator and configured to select thermal energy sufficient to sublimate the particles. The cleaning solvent comprises a solvent and nanofabricated particles dispersed therein. The control device controls the energy generator to provide thermal energy to the cleaning solvent in container in which the article is submerged in order to cause sublimation of the particles. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118325 | STAGE DEVICE AND STAGE CLEANING METHOD - A stage device for use in a vacuum includes a frame-shaped movable stage having a sample mounting surface, a fixed stage surrounded by the movable stage, an air bearing to float the movable stage by supplying gas to a gap between the stages, a pressure regulator to regulate a pressure of the gas, a differential pumping portion to prevent the gas from flowing outside the gap, and a controller. The controller moves the movable stage within a predetermined range under a pressure in the differential pumping portion set equal to that for movable stage in use when setting a floating height of the movable stage lower than that for movable stage in use, and under the pressure in the differential pumping portion set higher than that for movable stage in use when setting the floating height of the movable stage equal to that for movable stage in use. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118326 | VACUUM CLEANER ROLLER NOZZLE - The present invention includes a vacuum cleaner nozzle assembly that has protective rollers that glide along the surface to be cleaned without interfering with the function of the vacuum cleaner nozzle. The nozzle comprises a tubular nozzle conduit in fluid communication with a vacuum conduit on a first end of the tubular nozzle and a nozzle mouth at the second end of the tubular nozzle opposite the first end. The nozzle conduit has a circumferential roller assembly collar attached to the outside of the tubular nozzle, the collar is formed with a plurality of radially spaced apart seats that are sized and configured to securely receive a plurality of respective balls that are rotatable inside the respective seats. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118327 | Dust Removal System for Electronic Devices - Several techniques are disclosed to prevent dust and other particles from building up inside housings of electronic devices. These allow timely, easy and safe dust removal from the entire volume of the housing of the device without its disassembly by creating directed airflows inside of the housing. Moreover, dust is carried from the enclosure to a dust trap without allowing escape of dust from the enclosure into the ambient air. Dust removal is carried out by creating one or more directed airflows by air injection, exhausting or both air injection and air exhausting to move the dust from the enclosure to the dust trap. In some cases a sealing member is supplied to close off apertures in the enclosure that are not used in the dust collection process. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118328 | AUTOMATIC PORTABLE FLUID DISPERSAL DEVICE - The present disclosure includes an automatic portable misting apparatus for the dispersal of fluids. The misting apparatus is customizable to a specified use and is highly portable. The misting apparatus includes a pressurizable fluid tank, an automatic air compressor mounted to the fluid tank, a fluid conduit and a hose or wand coupled to a plurality of nozzles. Fluid may be distributed in the form of a corresponding number of fine spray streams, and a valve for controlling the flow of fluid from the fluid tank to the fluid conduit. The fluids dispersal apparatus is easy to operate, easy to maintain, unobtrusive and economical. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118329 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATES ON A CARRIER - In the case of a device and a method for cleaning substrates on a carrier, to the underside of which the substrates are fastened so as to be parallel to and slightly apart from one another, the carrier has in its interior a plurality of longitudinal channels, which run parallel to one another. As a result of the sawing of the wafers, they merge, via openings, into interstices between the substrates. As a result of a relative movement, an elongate tube, from which cleaning fluid is let out, is introduced into one of the longitudinal channels, the relative movement being achieved substantially through moving of the carrier. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118330 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISHWASHER WITH COMMON HEATING ELEMENT FOR MULTIPLE TREATING CHAMBERS - A dishwasher with multiple, physically separate treating chambers includes a liquid supply system supplying liquid to the treating chambers, an air supply system supplying air to the treating chambers, and a common heating element for simultaneously heating the air and liquid. A method for operating a dishwasher including simultaneously heating the air and the liquid with a common heating element is also provided. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118331 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUBSTRATE - A substrate cleaning system including a carrying unit having a plurality of rollers for carrying a substrate, wherein each of the rollers includes a roller shaft and a plurality of division rollers coupled to the roller shaft, and wherein a gap between adjacent ones of the roller shafts is larger than a radius of each of the division rollers; a first rinse unit located along the carrying unit and configured to apply a first cleaning liquid onto the substrate; and a cleaning unit comprising a slit nozzle and configured to apply a second cleaning liquid to the substrate after it encounters the first rinse unit. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118332 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - In one embodiment, after rinsing a semiconductor substrate having a fine pattern formed thereon with pure water, the pure water staying on the semiconductor substrate is substituted with a water soluble organic solvent, and then, the semiconductor substrate is introduced into a chamber in a state wet with the water soluble organic solvent. Then, the water soluble organic solvent is turned into a supercritical state by increasing a temperature inside of the chamber. Thereafter, the inside of the chamber is reduced in pressure while keeping the inside of the chamber at a temperature enough not to liquefy the pure water (i.e., rinsing pure water mixed into the water soluble organic solvent), and further, the water soluble organic solvent in the supercritical state is changed into a gaseous state, to be discharged from the chamber, so that the semiconductor substrate is dried. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118333 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING PAINT ROLLERS AND BRUSHES - An apparatus is provided for cleaning paint rollers and/or brushes. It comprises a roller cover/brush holder that may be coupled to a drill or other power tool, and a container and cap assembly. Advantageously, the container accommodates the holder and a roller cover or paintbrush with a minimal effective volume of cleanser. The cap closes and substantially seals the container to contain spray or spillage during high-speed rotation of the holder within the container. In use, the container is filled with cleanser, such as soapy water, and the roller is spun for several minutes. The container is drained, then refilled with rinse water and the process is repeated as needed. The roller or brush may be spun dry after cleaning, or between wash and rinse cycles. The apparatus provides effective cleaning with a reduced volume of water or cleanser and requires minimal clean-up. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118334 | EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - Certain embodiments provide an exhaust gas treatment device, comprising a scrubber unit having a vessel and a sprayer spraying water into the vessel, a first pipe through which a first gas discharged from an external apparatus and containing a non-water-soluble organic solvent is supplied to the vessel, and a second pipe through which a second gas containing a water-soluble organic solvent is supplied to the vessel through the first pipe or directly. In the vessel, the water-soluble organic solvent and the non-water-soluble organic solvent are adsorbed and removed from a mixed gas composed of the first gas and the second gas by the water sprayed from the sprayer. The mixed gas is discharged from the vessel through a third pipe. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118335 | PRESSURE WASH SYSTEM - A pressure wash system includes a heat exchanger having a first fluid path with an inlet and an outlet and a second fluid path with an inlet and an outlet. A heat exchange takes place between the fluids passing along the first fluid path and fluids passing along the second fluid path. A boiler water circulation loop circulates hot water from a boiler installation along the first fluid path from the inlet to the outlet. A cold water source is upstream of the inlet for the second fluid path of the heat exchanger. A spray nozzle is downstream of the outlet for the second fluid path. A pump drives water from the cold water source along the second fluid path of the heat exchanger where it is heated by a heat exchange with hot boiler water and delivered under pressure to the spray nozzle. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118336 | DISHWASHER WITH FILTER CLEANING ASSEMBLY - A dishwasher having a filter system to remove soils from the recirculated liquid and a heating element for pyrolytically cleaning the soils from the filter system. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118337 | Dishwasher Comprising A Cutlery Basket - The present invention relates to a dishwasher ( | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118338 | ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS CONNECTION TOOL AND FLUID SUPPLY APPARATUS - An endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus connection tool includes: a first fluid passage portion and a second fluid passage portion each including an end that is in communication with a fluid supply apparatus connection portion; an endoscope connection portion including a first discharge portion and a second discharge portion to be connected to an opening portion that is in communication with a conduit included in the endoscope, the first discharge portion and the second discharge portion being provided at respective other ends of the first fluid passage portion and the second fluid passage portion, the first discharge portion being inserted into the opening portion and discharging the fluid passed through the first fluid passage portion to an inside of the conduit, the second discharge portion being arranged at a circumference of the opening portion and discharging the fluid passed through the second fluid passage portion to the circumference of the opening portion. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118339 | WATER-BEARING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A water-bearing domestic appliance, in particular a dishwasher, includes a liquid storage container, in particular a storage container in which washing liquid can be temporarily stored. At least one flow-control element is arranged in a liquid chamber of the storage container to divert and/or to split the washing liquor flowing into the storage container or being discharged from it. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118340 | Crutch Decoration - The present invention provides crutch decorations that when applied to a crutch form a substantially flat surface between two opposing crutch columns. The flat surface is optimally used for placing printed advertising, designs, pictures, and the like, on the crutch. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118341 | STORABLE EXTERIOR LIFT COVER - Storable exterior lift cover systems, apparatus, devices, methods, etc. are configured to be used with a lift device or the like (such as an exterior lift that raises, transports, stores and lowers mobility devices like scooters, power chairs and the like) mounted to a motor vehicle using a trailer hitch or the like. A covering apparatus has a foldable frame that can be unfolded to allow a pliable cover to extend over the lift platform and any cargo. Retraction of the cover and folding of the frame compactly configures and stores the cover apparatus, for example between the lift platform and a motor vehicle to which the lift is secured. Embodiments of the storable exterior lift cover permit easy deployment and storage of a cover that can be reliably transported externally in its deployed or stored configuration. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118342 | CONNECTOR PLATE FOR TENT ASSEMBLY - A connector plate for quickly and easily securing tent guide ropes and/or straps for facilitating a tent's assembly includes: a base portion, a trunk portion extending longitudinally from the base portion, and a number of branches extending radially from the trunk portion. The base portion has dimensions that are greater in the transverse direction than the longitudinal direction (that is, has a greater width than length) and defines therethrough a slot opening that receives a tent strap. The branches, which may be grouped as oppositely disposed pairs, terminate in geometric shaped end portions, around which end portions a tent guide rope may be wrapped. A method of assembling a tent using the present connector plate is also provided. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118343 | ALUMINUM-MAGNESIUM-SILICON COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE EACH COMPRISING OR INCLUDING THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Disclosed is an aluminum-magnesium-silicon composite material that contains an alloy comprising Al, Mg, and Si and can be used favorably as a material for a thermoelectric conversion module, and that has excellent thermoelectric conversion properties. The aluminum-magnesium-silicon composite material contains an alloy comprising Al, Mg and Si, and has an electrical conductivity (σ) of 1000-3000 S/cm at 300 K. This aluminum-magnesium-silicon composite material is favorable in the production of a thermoelectric exchange element as a result of having excellent thermoelectric conversion properties. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118344 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING THERMAL ENERGY OF A FLUID INTO ELECTRICAL POWER - A heat exchanger for converting thermal energy of a fluid, e.g., exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, into electrical power, has a flow channel for conveying a hot fluid, and at least one thermoelectric module for generating electrical power is thermally connected to the flow channel. The flow channel is manufactured from a ceramic material. Thermal expansion effects of the flow channel is reduced by the ceramic material of the flow channel so that the design complexity for converting thermal energy into electrical power is reduced. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118345 | Thermal integration of thermoelectronic device - Disclosed is an improved thermoelectric component, a method for thermal integration of the improved thermoelectric component in an environment having thermally distinct zones, and a thermoelectric generation system. In general, the thermoelectric component includes a thermoelectric device having opposing surfaces for arrangement in comparatively hot and cold environments, and an extended surface mounted in close proximity to at least one of the opposing surfaces, the extended surface being a layer of porous material having at least a portion immersed in at least one of the hot or cold environments. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118346 | Thermoelectric Apparatus and Method of Fabricating the Same - A thermoelectric apparatus includes a first and a second assemblies, at least a first and a second heat conductors. The first assembly includes a first and a second substrates, and several first thermoelectric material sets disposed between the first and second substrates. The first substrate has at least a first through hole. The second assembly includes a third and a fourth substrates, and several second thermoelectric material sets disposed between the third and fourth substrates. The fourth substrate has at least a second through hole. Each of the first and second thermoelectric material sets has a p-type and an n-type thermoelectric element. The first and second heat conductors respectively penetrate the first and second through holes. Two ends of the first heat conductor respectively connect the second and fourth substrates, while two ends of the second heat conductor respectively connect the first and third substrates. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118347 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL - A thermoelectric conversion material includes a complex oxide containing Zn, Al, Ga, and B. The thermoelectric conversion material is one in which a ratio of a molar amount of B to a total molar amount of Zn, Al, Ga, and B is not less than 0.0001 and not more than 0.01. The thermoelectric conversion material is one in which the relative density of the complex oxide is not less than 95% The thermoelectric conversion material is one in which at least a part of a surface of the complex oxide is coated with a film. A thermoelectric conversion module is provided with a plurality of n-type thermoelectric conversion materials, a plurality of p-type thermoelectric conversion materials, and a plurality of electrodes electrically serially connecting the p-type thermoelectric conversion materials and the n-type thermoelectric conversion materials in an alternate arrangement, and at least one material of the plurality of n-type thermoelectric conversion materials is the aforementioned thermoelectric conversion material. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118348 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE SAFE SERVICING OF PV MODULES - An apparatus and method for reducing the voltage in a photovoltaic system to allow servicing of solar modules. The apparatus includes a switch that electrically shorts conductors of the system, thereby reducing high voltage conditions at the modules. The apparatus and method can also include use of a detector that measures voltage and/or current in the system to control switch operations. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118349 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV arrays and/or locate these arrays upon a building or structure. It also can optionally provide some additional components (e.g. a bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and can enhance the serviceability of the array. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118350 | ORGANIC DEVICES, ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICES AND ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS - An organic device, including an organic compound having charge-transporting ability (i.e., transporting holes and/or electrons) and/or including organic light emissive molecules capable of emitting at least one of fluorescent light or phosphorescent light, has a charge transfer complex-contained layer including a charge transfer complex formed upon contact of an organic hole-transporting compound and molybdenum trioxide via a manner of lamination or mixing thereof, so that the organic hole-transporting compound is in a state of radical cation (i.e., positively charged species) in the charge transfer complex-contained layer. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118351 | SOLAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION SYSTEM - A solar electricity generator including an array of photovoltaic power generating elements, and a single continuous smooth solar reflecting surface, the surface being arranged to reflect light from the sun onto the array of photovoltaic power generating elements, wherein the flux per area at a point of minimum flux per area on the array is approximately 75% of the flux per area at a point of maximum flux per area, the intercept factor of the array is at least 70%, and the optical fill factor of the array is at least 60%. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118352 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A reflection member is provided for a space between photoelectric conversion cells or a periphery of the photoelectric conversion cells, which is the place not provided with the photoelectric conversion cell, so that a peak portion of the reflection member is higher than a surface of the photoelectric conversion cells. Accordingly; light having entered the space between the photoelectric conversion cells or the periphery of the photoelectric conversion cells, which does not contribute to power generation under normal circumstances, can be guided to the photoelectric conversion cell through reflection by the reflection member. Note that since the peak portion of the reflection member is higher than the surface of the photoelectric conversion cells, sunlight can be guided to the photoelectric conversion cell through one-time reflection, whereby the object can be achieved. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118353 | ELECTRICAL GRID SOLAR ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM - A system for harvesting solar energy from an electric grid comprising a solar panel including an insulating material and a photovoltaic module attached to the insulating material, said solar panel adapted to be mounted onto a live power line in said electric grid. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118354 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SINGLE CRYSTAL SILICON SOLAR CELL AND SINGLE CRYSTAL SILICON SOLAR CELL - A single crystal silicon solar cell including a stack having at least a light-reflecting film, a single crystal silicon layer, a transparent adhesive layer, and a transparent insulator substrate; a plurality of areas of a first conductivity type and a plurality of areas of a second conductivity type formed in a surface of the silicon layer near the light-reflecting film; a plurality of pn junctions formed in a plane direction of the silicon layer; a plurality of first individual electrodes, each being formed on each one of the plurality of areas of the first conductivity type, and a plurality of second individual electrodes, each being formed on each one of the plurality of areas of the second conductivity type; and a first collector electrode for connecting the plurality of first individual electrodes and a second collector electrode for connecting the plurality of second individual electrodes. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118355 | FLEXIBLE SOLAR SHELL AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR USE WITH ROOFTOPS - A system and method for mounting flexible sheets containing solar cells adjacent the rooftop of a building. A plurality of support members are mounted to the building so that holes are not formed in the rooftop to mount the support members. Wires are then extended between the support members and the flexible sheets containing the solar cells are then mounted to the wires. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118356 | MULTI-LAYER SOLAR MODULE BACKSHEET - Thin film photovoltaic modules that include strings of thin film cells laminated between a transparent flexible barrier layer and a multi-layer backsheet configured to stabilize the module and to reduce or control thermo-mechanical stresses leading to undesirable effects such as warping and ribbon buckling, among others. In some cases, the backsheet has an effective TEC that relatively closely matches the TEC of the cells, resulting in improved module stability. Alternatively or in addition, the backsheet may include one or more relatively thick flexible layers, again resulting in improved stability. Various materials may be used with TECs that are chosen to minimize a particular thermo-mechanical stress, and/or to provide a module with a predetermined amount of curvature. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118357 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell is effectively protected from external impact and moisture. The solar cell module includes a front substrate; a rear substrate facing the front substrate; a plurality of solar cells on the front substrate between the front substrate and the rear substrate; and a protector including a periphery portion formed between a periphery of the front substrate and the plurality of solar cells and a periphery of a rear substrate. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118358 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes: a front substrate; a rear substrate disposed to face the front substrate; a plurality of solar cells disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate to generate electricity; and a plurality of ribbons disposed on a plurality of peripheral cells of the plurality of solar cells to collect generated current, each ribbon having a length shorter than that of but at least half of a length of the peripheral cell on which the ribbon is disposed. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118359 | INSULATING GLASS COMPOSITE COMPRISING DIAGONALLY ARRANGED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A solar module consists of a plurality of solar cells which are arranged in an insulating glass composite in the gap between a front and rear pane, said cells being fixed therein, wherein the solar cells are arranged diagonally to the vertical axis inside an approximately vertical (upright) insulating glass module which is fixed in or on an approximately vertical building facade. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118360 | SOLAR CELL MODULE, SOLAR CELL PANEL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL PANEL - A solar cell module, a solar cell panel, a process for producing a solar cell module and a process for producing a solar cell panel that are capable of inhibiting EVA protrusions and recesses, and capable of inhibiting penetration of moisture into the interior of the solar cell module. The solar cell module comprises a transparent substrate and a back substrate disposed across a photovoltaic layer, an inner seal portion disposed between, and surrounding the periphery of, the transparent substrate and the back substrate, a gap formed in a portion of the inner seal portion and linking a region in which an encapsulant is disposed with the outside, an encapsulant disposed inside the region surrounded by the transparent substrate, the back substrate and the inner seal portion, and an outer seal portion that covers the gap. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118361 | MULTI-LAYER LAMINATE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention is premised upon a multi-layer laminate structure and method of manufacture, more particularly to a method of constructing the multi-layer laminate structure utilizing a laminate frame and at least one energy activated flowable polymer. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118362 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL - To provide a transparent conductive substrate for a solar cell, whereby the fill factor (FF) and the open circuit voltage can be improved, and a solar cell using it. A transparent conductive substrate for a solar cell, comprising a substrate and at least a tin oxide layer formed thereon, wherein the tin oxide layer has ridges and dents on a surface which is not on the substrate side, an oxide having titanium as the main component is formed on the surface having the ridges and dents, the oxide is particles having an average size of from 1 to 100 nm, and the oxide is contained at a density of from 10 to 100 particles/μm | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118363 | ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS AS WINDOW LAYERS FOR INORGANIC SOLAR CELLS - Disclosed is a device comprising: an anode; a cathode; an inorganic substrate; and at least one organic window layer positioned between: the anode and the inorganic substrate; or the cathode and the inorganic substrate. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing the performance of a photosensitive device having an anode, a cathode, and an inorganic substrate, comprising: positioning at least one organic window layer between the anode and the cathode. In one embodiment the organic window layer may absorb light and generate excitons that migrate to the inorganic where they convert to photocurrent, thereby increasing the efficiency of the device. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing Schottky barrier height of a photosensitive device, the method being substantially similar to the previously defined method. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118364 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a silicon semiconductor substrate including a plurality of concave portions formed at a first surface thereof; an emitter layer formed at the first surface of the silicon semiconductor substrate having the plurality of concave portions; an antireflection layer formed on the emitter layer; and a front electrode layer connected to the emitter layer by penetrating through the antireflection layer. The front electrode layer is formed on a flat surface between the plurality of concave portions and has a finger matrix shape. Accordingly, an area of the concave portions effectively absorbing sun light can increase, and the reduction of fill factor can be reduced or prevented by a short horizontal migration length of electrons. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118365 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A thin film solar cell includes a substrate, a light scattering layer on the substrate, a first electrode layer on the light scattering layer, a plurality of light absorption layers on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer on the plurality of light absorption layers. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118366 | DOUBLE-SIDED LIGHT-COLLECTING ORGANIC SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a double-sided light-collecting organic solar cell. The double-sided light-collecting organic solar cell comprises: a first light-transmitting electrode; a first photoactive layer disposed on the first light-transmitting electrode; a reflective electrode disposed on the first photoactive layer; a second photoactive layer disposed on the reflective electrode; and a second light-transmitting electrode disposed on the second photoactive layer. According to the present invention, photoactive layers are formed on both sides of a reflective electrode in the middle, and light-transmitting electrodes are formed to enable light to be absorbed at both sides of a cell, to increase the light absorption of the cell and enable the production of a highly efficient organic solar cell. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118367 | NON-PLANAR/CURVED DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Featured are a non-planar curved dye-sensitized solar cell and a method of manufacturing such a solar cell. In particular aspects, such methods include preparing two curved substrates, forming a first curved conductive substrate for a working electrode and a second curved conductive substrate for a counter electrode, coating a metal electrode and a protection film on each of the first and second curved conductive substrates, forming the working electrode by coating a semiconductor oxide electrode film on a concave surface of the first curved conductive substrate and by adsorbing a dye in the semiconductor oxide electrode film, forming the counter electrode by coating a catalytic electrode on a convex surface of the second curved conductive substrate, and joining the working electrode with the counter electrode and injecting an electrolyte in between the working electrode and the counter electrode. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118368 | Method for Increasing the Efficiency of Organic Photovoltaic Cells - The present invention is directed to an organic photovoltaic cell that contains one or more dipole regions generally disposed between an organic active region and the electrodes and a process for producing such an organic photovoltaic cell. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118369 | SOLAR CELL ARCHITECTURE HAVING A PLURALITY OF VIAS WITH SHAPED FOIL VIA INTERIOR - Methods and devices are provided for forming a low electrical resistance via filling material based on foil deformation. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118370 | TWO-PART SCREEN PRINTING FOR SOLAR COLLECTION GRID - Methods and apparatus relating to providing a collection grid suitable for use in PV modules. The disclosed collection grid may be at least partially applied to a protective laminate sheet in a manner that removes the high temperature requirements of conventional screen printed collection grids, to avoid unwanted heat-related deformation of the laminate sheet. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118371 | LIGHT ELECTRON CONVERSION ELEMENT - A photoelectric conversion element includes a substrate that has a first unevenness structure including a plurality of first convex portions on one principal surface and a second unevenness structure formed on a surface of the first unevenness structure and including a plurality of second convex portions. A light-receiving element is formed on the one principal surface of the substrate and includes a first electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second electrode in this order from the side of the substrate. At least the first electrode of the light-receiving element has a third unevenness structure replicated from one or both of the first and second unevenness structures on a surface opposite to the substrate. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118372 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter layer which is positioned at an incident surface of the substrate and has a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type, a front electrode which is positioned on the incident surface of the substrate and is electrically connected to the emitter layer, a back passivation layer which is positioned on a back surface opposite the incident surface of the substrate, has at least one hole, and contains intrinsic silicon, and a back electrode layer positioned on the back passivation layer. The back electrode layer is electrically connected to the substrate through the at least one hole of the back passivation layer and contains a distribution of a silicon material. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118373 | SILICON SOLAR CELL - A silicon solar cell is provided, including a first silicon layer that absorbing sunlight, a first layer of a structure of photonic crystals formed on the first silicon layer, and a second silicon layer formed on the first layer of a structure of photonic crystals and absorbing sunlight, wherein the first silicon layer and the second silicon layer absorb sunlight at different wavelengths and the first layer of structure of photonic crystals selectively reflects light of a wavelength absorbed by the second silicon layer. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118374 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Provided is a photovoltaic device that includes: a substrate; a first electrode disposed on the substrate: a photoelectric transformation layer disposed on the first electrode, the photoelectric transformation layer comprising a light absorbing layer which comprises at least one pair of an intrinsic first sub-layer and an intrinsic second sub-layer, each of which comprises a hydrogenated amorphous silicon based material and a hydrogenated proto-crystalline silicon based material having a crystalline silicon grain, and comprises a non-silicon based element; and a second electrode disposed on the photoelectric transformation layer. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118375 | SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRODE, SOLAR CELL IN WHICH SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRODE IS USED AND SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING METHOD - Disclosed is a semiconductor electrode which comprises a transparent electrode that is arranged on the surface of a light-transmitting substrate. The transparent electrode is provided with a metal oxide layer on a surface that is on the reverse side of a surface that is in contact with the substrate. The metal oxide layer contains fine silicon particles, which absorb a specific wavelength ( | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118376 | SEALING MEMBER FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A sealing member, a photoelectric conversion device having the same, and a method of preparing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the sealing member for the photoelectric conversion device joins a first substrate and a second substrate, which face each other, and seals an electrolyte solution in a space therebetween. An edge of the sealing member may include a rounded portion and a radius of a circle including the rounded portion is about 50% or more of the width of the sealing member. The sealing member may serve to reduce leakage of the electrolyte solution due to lowered adhesion of the sealing member or a wrinkled sealing member, and thus, improve reliability of the photoelectric conversion device. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118377 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - A dye-sensitized solar cell includes a first electrode, a light absorption layer disposed on one side of the first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, a light reflecting layer disposed on one side of the second electrode, and an electrolyte filled between the first electrode and the second electrode. Here, the light reflecting layer includes a plurality of thin films including a first oxide thin film and a second oxide thin film, the first oxide thin film has a different refractive index from the second oxide thin film, and the first and second oxide thin films are stacked alternately. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118378 | Non-Linear Solar Receiver - The present invention generally relates to non-linear solar receivers particularly optimized for high temperature thermodynamic cycles. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a non-linear solar receiver comprised of at least two heat exchangers with one first set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy in a relatively lower temperature to the one second set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy of either the thermodynamic cycle working fluid or a heat transfer fluid. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118379 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - Disclosed herein is a dye-sensitized solar cell that prevents reverse electron transfer by a simple method and has significantly-improved power generation efficiency. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a base material for dye-sensitized solar cell having a base material and a first electrode layer provided on the base material; a counter electrode base material arranged so as to oppose to the base material for dye-sensitized solar cell and functions as an electrode; an electrolyte layer provided between the base material for dye-sensitized solar cell and the counter electrode base material; and a porous layer laminated on either the base material for dye-sensitized solar cell or the counter electrode base material, provided so as to come into contact with the electrolyte layer, and contains a dye-sensitizer-supported fine particle of a metal oxide semiconductor. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118380 | Solar Reflective Fibre - A solar reflective fibre having a longitudinal axis, the fibre comprising: a substantially continuous primary portion having a first refractive index; and a plurality of secondary portions, each secondary portion having a second refractive index different from the first refractive index. The primary and secondary portions are arranged to run substantially continuously along at least a portion of a length of the fibre, the primary portion providing a host medium within which the secondary portions are provided. The primary and secondary portions are arranged to constitute a dielectric mirror structure whereby a phase of a plurality of scattered beams of radiation each beam being scattered at one of a plurality of respective interfaces between primary and secondary portions interfere constructively with one another thereby to reduce an amount of radiation transmitted through the fibre. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118381 | LUMINESCENT OPTICAL DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL SYSTEM WITH SUCH LUMINESCENT OPTICAL DEVICE - The invention provides a luminescent optical device ( | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118382 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE - A photovoltaic cell module includes a flat-plate-like photovoltaic cell panel, which has a photovoltaic cell, a front face cover covering the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic cell, and a rear face cover covering the rear face of the photovoltaic cell; includes a framing member that has a cross-sectionally U-shaped panel holding portion which sandwiches and holds the outer periphery of the photovoltaic cell panel from the front side and the rear side of the photovoltaic cell panel; and includes a cable that is used to draw out electric power from the photovoltaic cell. A cable holding member is disposed to hold the cable and is arranged on the panel holding portion, which faces the rear side of the photovoltaic cell panel, of at least one side of the framing member. As a result, it becomes easier to fasten the cable, thereby leading to enhancement in workability. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118383 | Autonomous Integrated Circuit - An autonomous integrated circuit (IC) includes a solar cell formed on a bottom substrate of a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate as a handle substrate; an insulating layer of the SOI substrate located on top of the solar cell; and a device layer formed on a top semiconductor layer of the SOI substrate located on top of the insulating layer, wherein a top contact of the device layer is electrically connected to a bottom contact of the solar cell such that the solar cell is enabled to power the device layer. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118384 | CIS-BASED THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - In order to provide a CIS-based thin film solar cell having high photoelectric conversion efficiency, this CIS-based thin film solar cell is laminated in order of a high distortion point glass substrate ( | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118385 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photovoltaic cell using lignin and porphyrin as materials is prepared. In the photovoltaic cell, hydrogen ions are liberated using lignin as the material, an alkaline solution, a pyrrole compound such as porphyrin, and optical energy such as ultraviolet rays or sunlight. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118386 | P-TYPE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDES AND SOLAR CELLS WITH P-TYPE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDES - A p-type transparent conductive oxide and a solar cell containing the p-type transparent conducting oxide, wherein the p-type transparent conductive oxide includes a molybdenum trioxide doped with an element having less than six valence electrons, the element is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, group III elements, group IV, group V, transition elements and their combinations. Doping an element having less than six valence electron results in hole number increase, and thus increasing the hole drift velocity, and making Fermi level closer to the range of p-type materials. Hence, a p-type transparent conductive material is generated. This p-type transparent conducting oxide not only has high electron hole drift velocity, low resistivity, but also reaches a transmittance of 88% in the visible wavelength range, and therefore it is very suitable to be used in solar cells. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118387 | Systems and Methods for High Efficiency Reliable Catalyst Delivery to Internal Combustion Engines - The present disclosure relates to improved systems and methods for providing a catalyst to an internal combustion engine. To this end, the systems and methods described herein may redirect a measured flow of pressurized air from an existing engine air flow through a catalyst reservoir to create a catalytic aerosol or mist. The aerosol or mist may be reinjected or delivered to the air intake of an engine. In various embodiments, the systems and methods disclosed herein utilize an existing engine air flow to produce a catalytic aerosol and/or mist rather than utilizing electric pumps or Venturi draws. Air flow may be controlled, adjusted, and/or optimized based upon an engine to which the disclosed systems are coupled based upon one or more passive flow control components (e.g., filters, restrictors, orifices, and/or valves). | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118388 | System for Eliminating the Need for Watertight Manholes in Insulated Piping Installations - A system is shown which can replace the need for a traditional watertight manhole servicing a pre-insulated pipeline. The piping in the system is pre-insulated, as with a bonded foam insulation. The valves and fittings in the piping system are brought to a convenient height above the watertable in an excavated area in the surrounding earthen formation and are also pre-insulated. The pre-insulated valves and fittings are partially enclosed by a containment structure which keeps the surrounding earthen formation in place. Because the valves, fittings and piping are pre-insulated, it is not necessary to maintain the surrounding enclosure in a watertight condition as was the case with a traditional manhole. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118389 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLANT RECYCLING - A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118390 | CHLORINE DIOXIDE RESISTANT POLYETHYLENE PIPES, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - The present invention deals with the use of pipes made of cross-linked polyethylene for transporting water containing chlorine dioxide. Cross-linked polyethylene has a resistance of more than 3500 hours against water treated with chlorine dioxide when tested according to a modified method of ASTM F2263-03. Especially, the pipes made of cross-linked polyethylene can be used for transporting drinking water which had been disinfected by using chlorine dioxide. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118391 | APPARATUS EMPLOYING PRESSURE TRANSIENTS FOR TRANSPORTING FLUIDS - The invention relates to an apparatus employing pressure transients for transporting fluids comprising at least one partly enclosed space ( | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118392 | PLASMA SEPARATION RESERVOIR - The invention relates to a microfluidic apparatus for producing a volume flow that is uniform over time in a metering process. In various solution processes or reaction processes it is essential to have a specified given volume flow or mass flow of fluid available to ensure reliable dissolution of the reagent or ensure that the reaction takes place. In microfluidic apparatus in which separation of particles from a fluid, particularly blood, is carried out through a membrane, the volume flow through the membrane decreases continuously. In order to achieve a uniform volume flow during metering, it is envisaged that first of all a reservoir is filled from a first channel, so that the contents of the reservoir can then be fed to the metering process by opening a fluid stop. The emptying of the reservoir takes place with a uniform volume flow of 0.05 microlitres per second to 10 microlitres per second. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118393 | METHOD FOR EXTENDING THE USAGE LIFE OF OIL IN A DEEP FAT FRYER - A method and apparatus for extending the usage life of cooking oil used in a deep fat fryer in which the desired cooking oil usage life is determined. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the level of cooking oil in the vat of the deep fat fryer is varied between an upper first level and a lower second level by extraction of used cooking oil from the vat until the cooking oil level reaches the lower second level and subsequent input of fresh cooking oil until the level of cooking oil, used and fresh, in the vat reaches the upper first level. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118394 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A HEAD CAPABLE OF DISPENSING PLURAL DIFFERENT BEVERAGES - A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118395 | REPETITIVE PRESSURE-PULSE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CAVITATION DAMAGE RESEARCH - An apparatus for inducing cavitation at a surface of a specimen includes a cavitation chamber, a window extending through the wall of the chamber to an area outside the chamber, a test specimen positioned within the chamber, and a cavitation media inside the chamber and in contact with the surface of the specimen. A laser light source is disposed outside the chamber, and is operable to provide a laser beam through the window and into the cavitation media. The laser light source generates a shock wave in the cavitation media, the shock wave causing cavitation at the surface of the specimen. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118396 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING GAS - The invention relates to a method and to a device for gassing, wherein a gas mixture of a gassing agent and of a cryogenic liquid is vaporized in that the mixture, which is pressurized in a storage container, is guided through a pressure reducing valve, so that the mixture is vaporized completely and the steam is supplied for gassing goods. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118397 | Rapid Deployment Frac Water Transfer System - Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for rapid deployment and retrieval of a frac water transfer system. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118398 | TURBOMACHINE NOZZLE COWL HAVING PATTERNS WITH LATERAL FINS FOR REDUCING JET NOISE - An annular cowl for a turbomachine nozzle, the cowl including a plurality of patterns arranged to extend a trailing edge of the cowl and circumferentially spaced apart from one another. Each pattern has an outline of substantially polygonal shape with a base formed by a portion of the trailing edge of the cowl and at least one vertex that is spaced downstream from the base and that is connected thereto by lateral edges, and in each of its lateral edges, each pattern includes at least one fin, each fin being inclined radially relative to the pattern in a plane that is inclined at an angle lying in the range 0° to 45° relative to a radial direction. | 2012-05-17 |
| 20120118399 | FLUID DISPERSION UNIT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A tray valve assembly for a process column of a type wherein a first, heavier fluid interacts with a second, lighter fluid. A plurality of valves are disposed on a surface of the tray. Each valve of the plurality of valves includes a top surface and at least one securement leg. A first securement leg of is adapted to intercept the first, heavier fluid flow thereby forming a diverting baffle. Each valve includes at least one aperture to facilitate the second, lighter fluid flow therefrom. The at least one aperture is adapted to allow the second, lighter fluid to interact with the first, heavier fluid. Each valve includes a plurality of open side regions. Each valve is adapted to allow the second, lighter fluid to pass outwardly therefrom generally in a direction of the first heavier fluid. | 2012-05-17 |
