23rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090139504 | Method and Device for Igniting a Combustible Gas Mixture in a Combustion Engine - A voltage transformer circuit for supplying ignition power to a spark plug includes a transformer, a primary circuit, and a secondary circuit. The primary circuit is coupled with the secondary circuit via the transformer in order that, when a transistor switch is closed, power is transmitted from the primary circuit into the secondary circuit. The primary circuit includes a discharge path, for demagnetizing the transformer when the transistor switch is open and via which power can be retransmitted from the secondary circuit for shortening the duration of an arc discharge, and the discharge path forms a demagnetizing current with a primary side of the transformer. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139505 | IGNITER SYSTEM - A coil failure detection circuit detects a rise of a collector current of an IGBT and a timer circuit measures the length of a rise period. If the rise is not a normal one, an electronic control unit judges that a coil failure has occurred. The electronic control unit turns off the IGBT to prevent misfires and stops a flow of fuel gas to a combustion chamber to prevent melting or deterioration of a catalyst. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139506 | Air gun - In the related art, impact on an inner barrel is strong, and functions as resistance, and each member is likely to be damaged because the biasing force of the retainer spring is strong. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139507 | Magazine for air gun having rotary clip - There has been a problem that a projected part of a rear part of a pellet gets stuck with an end side of an attachment wall and rotation is interrupted when a rotary clip moves from a hit pin concave to an end side (i.e., attachment wall) of a magazine main body if the rear end of a pellet in a bore projects from a bore. In order to resolve the problem, there is proposed a magazine main body | 2009-06-04 |
20090139508 | Magnetic nock system - An arrow nock system for holding an arrow and permitting true release from a bow wherein an arrow nock is positioned on an end of an arrow shaft and is magnetically engageable with a ball nock having an at least partially spherical outer surface attached to a bowstring. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139509 | CUTTING TIP, METHOD FOR MAKING THE CUTTING TIP AND CUTTING TOOL - The present invention relates to a cutting tip for a cutting tool, which is used in cutting or drilling a brittle workpiece such as stone, bricks, concrete, and asphalt and has an excellent cutting speed and a long lifetime, a method of manufacturing the cutting tip, and a cutting tool including the cutting tip. The cutting tip includes an abrasive material and a sintered bonding material, wherein the bonding material is formed of a metal matrix; the metal matrix includes a phase UI and/or pore having a certain size at a certain volume fraction; and the phase II is one of a non-metallic inclusion and ceramic. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cutting tip having excellent cutting speed and a long lifetime at a much lower price. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139510 | BIOFUEL APPLIANCE VENTING SYSTEM - A venting system for a biomass burning appliance. The system includes at least one pipe element formed of a steel alloy comprising: a maximum of 0.025 weight percent of Carbon, a maximum of 1.0 weight percent of Manganese; a maximum of 0.030 weight percent of Sulfur; a maximum of 0.1.00 weight percent of Silicon; a maximum of 0.035 weight percent of Nitrogen; a range of 17.50-19.50 weight percent of Chromium; a maximum of 1.00 weight percent of Nickel; a range of 1.75-2.5 weight percent of Molybdenum; and a range of a combination of Titanium+Columbium having a minimum of percentage of 0.20+4×(C+N) and a maximum of 0.80 percent. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139511 | Charcoal restraints - Charcoal Restraints is a device which converts a conventional barbeque grill into a indirect cooker by modifying the grill's heat relocate characteristics. The device blocks the main beaming heat relocate pathway, extends the conductive heat relocate pathways and allows convection heating as the primary means of cooking. The device divides the fuel, provides adequate air stream to maintain burning. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139512 | Solar Line Boiler Roof - A solar energy devices comprises a plurality of half cylinder troughs along a slanted roof of a static structure. The sun light entering the trough is reflected onto a secondary collector situated at a focus line of the primary collector. Light is directed onto a boiler tube contain a fluid to be used in an appropriate thermal cycle. Solar panels may be provided on surfaces along the secondary collector to power portions of the system. Braces can be provided to support the secondary collector over the primary collector. Reflectors may be provided to redirect light away from the braces onto the primary collector | 2009-06-04 |
20090139513 | Bivalent water heating system - A bivalent water-heating system includes a water-storage tank having at least one wall defining an interior storage cavity configured for storing water to be heated. The storage cavity includes an upper-cavity and lower-cavity portions. A non-solar heating unit is situated at least partially in the upper-cavity portion and includes a combustion chamber defined by at least one wall through which heat produced by the combustion of fuel is transferred to stored water located within the upper-cavity portion. Water stored in the lower-cavity portion is heated by a solar heating subsystem that circulates a heat-transferring fluid between a solar collector that converts solar radiation to heat energy and a heat exchanger situated within the lower-cavity portion such that heat-transferring fluid (i) absorbs heat at the solar collector, (ii) is routed to the heat exchanger where the heat-transferring fluid transfers heat to water stored in the lower-cavity portion, and (iii) is returned from the heat exchanger to the solar collector to absorb additional heat. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139514 | Improved Solar Collector - Apparatus for collection of solar energy includes at least one heat-transfer collector device comprising (i) a hollow core, adapted for passage of heat transfer fluid, and (ii) a preferably detachable laminar metallic cover configured to wrap around the and be in close physical contact with at least part of an outer surface of the core, while the outer surface of the cover is adapted for exposure to solar radiation by the presence of a solar energy absorptive coating. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139515 | SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY COLLECTOR - A solar thermal energy collector includes a receptacle and a tube positioned within the receptacle and having a closed end. The tube includes a divider cross-sectionally bifurcating the tube. The divider is spaced apart from the closed end of the tube to allow fluid communication between two bifurcated portions of the tube. A fluid is circulated through the two bifurcated portions of the tube for transferring of the solar thermal energy. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139516 | COUNTER FOR USE WITH A MEDICAMENT DISPENSER - There is provided a dose counter for use with a medicament dispenser. The dose counter comprises a first count wheel arranged to rotate about a first axis of rotation, the first count wheel including a set of primary drive teeth arranged annularly thereon for drivable rotation of the first count wheel about the first axis of rotation; a second count wheel arranged to rotate about the first axis of rotation, the second count wheel including a set of secondary drive teeth arranged annularly thereon; and a kick wheel arranged to rotate about a second axis of rotation offset from the first axis of rotation, the kick wheel including a set of kick teeth arranged annularly thereon and in meshed relationship with the set of secondary drive teeth of the second count wheel such that rotary motion of the kick wheel results in rotary motion of the second count wheel. The first count wheel further includes a fixed index tooth arranged for intermittent meshing with the kick teeth of the kick wheel such that rotary motion of the kick wheel results from rotary motion of the first count wheel only when the intermittent meshing occurs. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139517 | DISPENSING DEVICE (CAT) - A dispensing device, a storage device and a method are proposed for dispensing a formulation as a spray. The formulation is dispensed by means of a gas stream. To improve the dispensing effect, pressure pulses are generated in the gas stream and/or the direction of gas flow alternates. The formulation is dispensed through a duct. The duct is connected to a storage chamber containing the formulation via a sharp edge or transition portion. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139518 | Dispensing device - A system of medicament dispensers includes a plurality of dispenser housings each having a unique first indicia and a plurality of containers each having a unique second indicia. The unique second indicia of each of the containers corresponds to one of the unique first indicia of a corresponding one of the dispenser housings. Methods for associating various containers and dispensers is also provided. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139519 | OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR GENERATING OXYGEN FROM CABIN AIR IN AN AIRCRAFT - An oxygen supply system is provided for generating oxygen from cabin air in an aircraft. The oxygen supply system exhibits a modular cabin unit with an oxygen port and a decentralized oxygen supply unit with an oxygen outlet, and the decentralized oxygen supply unit is set up in the modular cabin unit. The decentralized oxygen supply unit is set up to generate oxygen-enriched air from the cabin air by means of electrical power, and the oxygen-enriched air can be provided to the oxygen port of the modular cabin unit via the oxygen outlet. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139520 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PULMONARY DRUG DELIVERY - A pulmonary drug delivery device including a drug delivery tube that defines a flow path, a droplet ejection device configured to eject droplets of medication into the flow path, and a fan that generates airflow within the flow path, the airflow being configured to carry the ejected medication droplets along the flow path. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139521 | ENDOTRACHEAL SURFACTANT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Apparatus for delivering a medicament through an artificial airway connected to a patient ventilation/aspiration system without breaking the ventilation circuit comprises a manifold with an interior chamber communicating with first, second and third ports. The manifold is structured and arranged to maintain an uninterrupted ventilation pathway between the first and second ports and to provide a travel path for a suction catheter between the second and third ports, the second port being adapted for connection to the artificial airway. The apparatus further includes a catheter assembly, including a catheter with a lumen, positioned within a protective sleeve and slidable through a distal end fixture connected to the third port. The catheter assembly is structured and arranged to permit advancement of the distal end of the catheter through the manifold and artificial airway. A syringe and a suction control valve are interchangeably connectable to the proximal end of the catheter assembly. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139522 | Monitor for automatic resuscitator with optional gas flow control - The present invention pertains generally to a monitoring system for a resuscitator which detects operation of the resuscitator and includes means for informing an operator of function. The monitoring system is triggered by a pressure signal provided by the cycling of the automatic resuscitator from a controlled inhalation phase to a controlled exhalation phase. The monitoring aspect of the system detects specifically a single point low pressure signals which are sequentially compared against an integrated time clock. Failure of the resuscitator system itself to generate a low pressure signal against the integrated time clock causes an alarm condition. Further, gas management is optionally effected by a flow controller integrated into the monitor, a gas management system which responds to the single point low pressure signal and operate a gas valve attached between a gas supply and an automatic resuscitator such that gas is allowed to flow to the resuscitator when the resuscitator is in an inhalation mode and gas flow is interrupted when the resuscitator is in an exhalation mode. The monitoring system includes a low threshold pressure sensor which is actuated by means of a recurrent low pressure pulse generated by the automatic resuscitator itself through the cycling of the resuscitator and remains essentially unaffected by the respiratory cycling of the patient, thus preventing false triggers and greatly simplifying the flow controller operation and format. The low threshold pressure sensor is coupled to a processor wherein the processor reads the occurrence of a pressure event at the pressure sensor and which then closes the gas supply valve and starts a clock. Once the clock reaches a pre-defined duration, the gas supply valve is reopened, the automatic resuscitator continues into an inhalation mode, and the process repeats. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139523 | System and Method for Automated Titration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Using an Obstruction Index - Described is a system including an air pressure supply arrangement, a sensor and a titration device. The air pressure supply arrangement provides air pressure to a patient's airways. The sensor detects input data corresponding to a patient's breathing patterns of a plurality of breaths. The titration device receives and analyzes the input data to determine existence of breathing disorder and corresponding characteristics. The titration device generates output data for adjusting the air pressure supplied to the patient as a function of an index of abnormal respiratory events included in the input data. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139524 | OXYGENATING DEVICE AND METHOD - An oxygenating device including: a body having: a first coupling spigot to which a collapsible bag is connected; an oxygen inlet to which a supply of oxygen can be connected for inflating, in use, the collapsible bag with oxygen; a second coupling spigot having a female leur socket for receipt in use of a male leur connector of an endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask; and a mask which can be applied, in use, about the nose and mouth of a patient and having an inlet/outlet socket mounted over the second coupling spigot. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139525 | COMFORT LINER FOR PRESSURE FACE MASKS AND NASAL MASKS - Disclosed is a device and method for improving the facial comfort and sealing ability of a full-face mask comprising a liner of soft material, preferably made from moleskin or the like. The disclosed face mask liner provides a superior feel to the user's face compared with standard face masks with air-filled cushion or silicone gasket cuffs, while providing a more comfortable user experience and a superior seal to prevent loss of breathing gas. Also disclosed is a similar device and method for improving the facial comfort of a nasal mask, providing a mask that is more comfortable to the user. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139526 | Sealing lip device for a respiratory mask, respiratory mask and a method and mould for producing the same - A sealing lip device for a breathing mask includes a receiving opening for receiving at least the nose tip region of a mask wearer, a sealing lip which is formed from an elastomeric material and which surrounds the receiving opening and which is configured to cross the bridge of the nose and which has a contact zone provided for bearing against the face of a mask wearer in use. The sealing lip is elastically and yieldingly arranged in such a way that a first sealing lip zone which in use seals the region of the bridge of the nose has a higher degree of flexibility than a second sealing lip zone which in use is adjacent to at least one of the nostrils and the upper lip of the mask wearer in the application position of the breathing mask. The sealing lip includes a folding bellows structure that suspends the sealing lip in the region of the first zone provided for sealing of the region of the bridge of the nose. The folding bellows structure includes a fold indentation having zones of differing wall thickness. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139527 | Interchangable mask assembly - A mask assembly for a user includes a frame having a main body and lateral connector portions and a cushion component provided to the frame and defining a breathing cavity configured to accommodate at least a portion of the user's nose in use. The cushion component includes a face contacting seal portion adapted to sealingly engage with at least a portion of the user's nose in use. The cushion component has an aperture to communicate pressurized gas from the breathing chamber to the user's airways in use, and a main wall portion, opposite from the aperture, extending upwardly away from the frame. The main wall portion includes a stiffening portion. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139528 | Tactile Apparatus and System for Oxygen Tube - A tactile system for an oxygen tube attachable to a tracheostomy mask, the system comprising: an oxygen tube; an oxygen tube cover removeably attached to the oxygen tube, the oxygen tube cover comprising: a first end; a second end located on an end opposite the first end; a width defined generally by the distance along the oxygen tube cover from the first end to the second end; a length; an inner surface; an outer surface located on a surface opposite the inner surface; a plurality of elastic bands attached to the oxygen tube cover generally parallel to the width; a first connecting means located on the inner surface and generally at the first end; a second connecting means located on the outer surface and generally at the second end; and where the oxygen tube cover is generally made of a soft material. A tactile apparatus for an oxygen tube attachable to a tracheostomy mask, the tactile apparatus comprising: an oxygen tube cover removeably attachable to an oxygen tube, the oxygen tube cover comprising: a first end; a second end located on an end opposite the first end; a width defined generally by the distance along the oxygen tube cover from the first end to the second end; a length; an inner surface; an outer surface located on a surface opposite the inner surface; a plurality of elastic bands attached to the oxygen tube cover generally parallel to the width; a first connecting means located on the inner surface and generally at the first end; a second connecting means located on the outer surface and generally at the second end; and where the oxygen tube cover is generally made of a soft material. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139529 | Catheter guiding flexible connector - A flexible connector couples the inlet end of a tracheotomy tube inner cannula to an outlet port of an in-line catheter. The catheter exit end of the connector is adapted to be serially coupled in pneumatic communication with the inlet end of the tracheotomy tube inner cannula and also to guide the downstream tip of the catheter into the inlet end of the inner cannula in response to pushing of the catheter upstream of the catheter outlet port. Thus, the in-line catheter can be inserted into the tracheotomy tube inner cannula with little likelihood of having to compress or “flip” the connector or disconnect the connector from the tracheotomy tube and the patient from the ventilator circuit. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139530 | ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY INTERFACES AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention provide a device, system and method for providing artificial airway interfaces for use in the treatment of respiratory conditions and in assisted respirations. In an embodiment of the invention, an artificial airway interface for a non-sealing respiratory gas delivery system that directs a jet of gas into the artificial airway is provided. In another embodiment, an artificial airway interface for a non-sealing respiratory gas delivery system that allows for conductance of pressurized respiratory gasses and at least one of a sensor and port for collecting at least one of data and respiratory gas samples is provided. The artificial airway interface can further include an outflow variable restrictor. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139531 | Integral fluid regulator for endoscopic vessel dissection/harvesting device - A device for dissecting and/or harvesting a vessel includes an integrally adjustable insufflation device to supply an insufflation fluid to a subcutaneous area within a patient. The integrally adjustable insufflation device includes one or more one fluid control mechanisms to regulate the pressure rate and/or flow rate of the insufflation fluid being supplied to the subcutaneous area from within a sterile field surrounding the subcutaneous area. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139532 | CIGARETTE COMPRESSION DEVICE - Method and apparatus for use with a cigarette including tobacco, including compression of tobacco to provide a passageway of lower density tobacco or a void of tobacco, the method or apparatus configured to adjust along a longitudinal axis of the cigarette. Method and apparatus configured to reversibly utilize a plurality of physical dimensions. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139533 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR TOBACCOLESS NICOTINE DELIVERY - A tobaccoless nicotine delivery device permits delivery of nicotine in a manner similar to a cigarette. The device may include an impermeable outer layer surrounding a micro-encapsulated nicotine layer that includes a measured amount of nicotine in a form that allows nicotine vapor to be released upon rupture of the micro-encapsulation. A permeable membrane may be disposed adjacent to the micro-encapsulated nicotine layer that allows pressure to be applied to the micro-encapsulated nicotine layer while permitting permeation of released nicotine into a central channel for inhalation by a user. A mouthpiece may be disposed at an open end of the central channel in order to provide air resistance to simulate the inhalation effect of a cigarette. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139534 | CIGARETTES AND CIGARETTE COMPONENTS CONTAINING NANOSTRUCTURED FIBRIL MATERIALS - Cigarettes and cigarette components such as tobacco cut filler and cigarette paper, and methods for making cigarette components are provided that comprise nanostructured fibrils. The nanostructured fibrils, which can be formed and deposited in situ on tobacco cut filler and/or cigarette paper by laser vaporization controlled condensation or chemical reaction, are capable of acting as an oxidant for the conversion of carbon monoxide carbon dioxide and/or as a catalyst for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. Cigarettes are provided that comprise tobacco cut filler and cigarette paper, wherein nanostructured fibrils are deposited on, or incorporated in, at least one of the tobacco cut filler and cigarette paper. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139535 | A BRUSH FOR APPLYING SUBSTANCE TO EYELASHES AND/OR EYEBROWS - A brush for applying a substance onto keratinous fibers includes a core and bristles that are supported by the core and made other than by being injection molded together with the core. In embodiments, the brush has at least a portion that carries bristles that are curved and extend from the core in oriented manner. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139536 | Lip categorizing method, makeup method, categorizing map, and makeup tool - A lip categorizing method uses the size and shape of the lips as viewed from the front of the face as a first categorization index and the three-dimensional form of the lips as a second categorization index. The lip categorizing map is composed of a first coordinate axis showing the degree of the first categorization index and a second coordinate axis showing the degree of the second categorization index and has a coordinate system in which the first and second coordinate axes are orthogonal. It also generates makeup information for two-dimensionally correcting the lips of a subject based on preset reference by setting a plurality of points for determining the form features of lips on an image that depicts the lips, and judges the form features of the lips of the subject based on analytical values of the two-dimensional features of the lips measured from the set points. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139537 | HAIR RELAXING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE NON-HYDROXIDE IMINE - The disclosure provides ready-to-use cosmetic compositions for relaxing keratin fibers in a cosmetically acceptable medium free of polyhydroxylated alkane, containing, as a relaxing agent, an imine not belonging to the hydroxide family. The disclosure also provides kits containing compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use compositions, and processes using these compositions. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139538 | Sheet Material for Use in the Treatment of Hair - Sheet material ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139539 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING - A method and apparatus for cleaning have been disclosed. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139540 | REPAIRING SURFACE DEFECTS AND CLEANING RESIDUES FROM PLASMA CHAMBER COMPONENTS - A component from a substrate processing chamber which has plasma process residues on both its internal and external surfaces, is removed from the processing chamber, and transferred to a cleaning chamber. The component is exposed to an energized cleaning gas in the cleaning chamber, and the cleaning gas is exhausted from below the component so that the cleaning gas cleans off the residues on both the internal and external surfaces of the component. It has been determined that the cleaning gas can also repair surface defects in the component. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139541 | Gas dissolved water producing apparatus and method thereof and ultrasonic cleaning equipment and method thereof - A gas dissolved water producing apparatus includes a gas dissolving section, a gas channel for guiding a gas into the dissolving section, a first water channel for guiding water into the dissolving section, a gas dissolved water discharge channel, and a second water channel for guiding the water without passing through the dissolving section. The second water channel joins the gas dissolved water discharge channel to control the solution gas dissolved in the gas dissolved water can be controlled to a prescribed level of concentration. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139542 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes: an application section configured to apply a force to a defect present on a surface of a substrate; a defect inspector configured to detect a position of the defect; a position comparator configured to compare the position of the defect between a plurality of results of the detection; and a defect remover configured to remove the defect from the substrate on basis of the results of the detection. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139543 | REDUCING COPPER DEFECTS DURING A WET CHEMICAL CLEANING OF EXPOSED COPPER SURFACES IN A METALLIZATION LAYER OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - By exposing a wet chemical cleaning solution, such as hydrofluoric acid, to a pressurized inert gas ambient prior to applying the solution to patterned dielectric materials of semiconductor devices, the incorporation of oxygen into the liquid during storage and application may be significantly reduced. For instance, by generating a substantially saturated state in the pressurized inert gas ambient, a substantially oversaturated state may be achieved during the application of the liquid in ambient air, thereby enhancing efficiency of the treatment, for instance, by reducing the amount of material removal of exposed copper surfaces after trench patterning, without requiring sophisticated modifications of process chambers. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139544 | Dishwasher and controlling method thereof - A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher includes a tub, a steam generator, and a connecting passage. The tub stores dishes. The steam generator generates steam to be supplied into the tub. The connecting passage connects a discharging end of the steam generator to an inside of the tub. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139545 | CHEMICAL INJECTION FOR VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus includes an application pump that pumps water through a water application line. Fast-acting valves control a flow of different chemical concentrates into the water application line, and a controller is connected to each of the valves and programmed with a chemical injection pulse solenoid algorithm for optimal control of the chemical concentrate. The apparatus provides direct chemical injection into vehicle wash systems through the use of the fast-acting solenoid valves which rapidly turned on and off, creating an accurate and variable means of metering highly concentrated chemicals. Algorithms are used to control operation of the fast-acting solenoids, “pulsing” them in accordance to chemical type and application. The particular algorithm used preferably balances end performance and consistency with mechanical considerations such as actuation lag time, valve longevity, and wash equipment variables. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139546 | PROCESS FOR ACIDIC CLEANING IN THE BEER INDUSTRY - The present invention relates to the acidic cleaning in the beer industry, and more particularly an improved process for acidic cleaning of the various elements and vessels that are used in the preparation of beer and other and other related fermented beverages, said cleaning being carried out by using a formulation comprising at least one alkane sulphonic acid. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139547 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISHWASHER - Disclosed is a method of controlling the dishwasher, which enhances a drying efficiency of dishes during drying of the dishes. The method includes washing dishes; rinsing the washed dishes in the washing; heat-rinsing the dishes by supplying heated washing water after the rinsing; draining the washing water collected in a sump in the heat-rinsing; and stopping the operation of the dishwasher for a designated time after the draining. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139548 | Apparatus and method of rinsing and drying semiconductor wafers - An apparatus for rinsing and drying semiconductor wafers includes a rinsing bath, a drying bath and a drying chamber. The rinsing bath and drying bath are connected by a tunnel unit which prevents semiconductor wafers from being exposed to air while being transferred from the rinsing bath to the drying bath. Thus watermarks are prevented from being formed on the semiconductor wafers. A method for rinsing and drying semiconductor wafers includes rinsing the wafers in a rinsing bath, transferring the wafers to a drying bath through a tunnel unit that prevents the semiconductor wafers from the being exposed to air, and after processing the wafers in the drying bath, transferring the wafers to a drying chamber. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139549 | Immersion Cleaner for Print Rollers - What is contemplated is a printing cylinder washer having a removable or portable drive assembly, or a series of portable drive assemblies of different lengths to accommodate different sizes of print rollers. The drive assemblies have a drive mechanism enabled by a dynamic flow of cleaning solution within the washer reservoir. What is also contemplated is the use of an elevation system, an agitation platform, under-immersion spray bars, an ultrasonic wave cleaning system, and a hatch or door equipped with a thermal breaker in conjunction with the hydro-driven portable drive assembly. What is also contemplated is a method of washing printing rollers within the above-described printing cylinder washer by aligning a nozzle with the drive assembly. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139550 | STEAM GENERATOR - A steam generator is disclosed. The steam generator includes a housing for containing water and a heater installed such that at least one portion of the heater is buried in a bottom of the housing to indirectly heat the water in the housing. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139551 | WINDOW CLEANING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - In the case of a window cleaning system for a motor vehicle, a washing fluid line ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139552 | Dish washer and drain hose fixing assembly thereof - a drain hose fixing assembly of a dishwasher includes a holder body provided at an outer circumference with at least one hook and an interference preventing rib formed on an inner circumference of the holder body to prevent a drain hose from interfering with the hook. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139553 | DISHWASHER - Disclosed is a dishwasher, which reduces a pressure loss generated from a valve device to converting a channel. The dishwasher includes a washing tub to wash dishes; a sump installed under the washing tub to store washing water; a pump assembly installed at one side of the sump to pump the washing water; upper and lower channels connected to the pump assembly; and upper and lower spray arms connected to the upper and lower channels to spray the washing water to the inside of the washing tub, and a valve device rotated around a rotary shaft parallel with the flowing direction of the washing water to selectively open the upper and lower channels is provided between the pump assembly and the upper and lower channels. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139554 | FLOOR TREATMENT CLEANING SYSTEMS - Floor treatment cleaning system ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139555 | Dual Folded Umbrella - A beach umbrella with improved sturdiness, durability and ability to keep the shading size maximized, but weight of the structure to the minimum is disclosed. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139556 | THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR WITH INTERMEDIATE LOOP - A thermoelectric power generator is disclosed for use to generate electrical power from heat, typically waste heat. An intermediate heat transfer loop forms a part of the system to permit added control and adjustability in the system. This allows the thermoelectric power generator to more effectively and efficiently generate power in the face of dynamically varying temperatures and heat flux conditions, such as where the heat source is the exhaust of an automobile, or any other heat source with dynamic temperature and heat flux conditions. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139557 | Busbar connection configuration to accommodate for cell misalignment - Interconnection of back contact photovoltaic cells in a photovoltaic module is described. Pre-assembled busbars are connected with a configuration to enable correction for cell misalignment in the module. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139558 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - It is an object of the present invention to provide a photoelectric conversion device with an excellent photoelectric converting characteristic while effectively utilizing silicon semiconductor material. A photoelectric conversion device comprises a first electrode, a first unit cell including a single-crystal semiconductor layer which is obtained by cleaving a single crystal semiconductor substrate at a damaged layer, a second unit cell including a non-single-crystal semiconductor layer, an intermediate layer including a transition metal oxide, and a second electrode, wherein the first unit cell and second unit cell are connected in series with the intermediate layer interposed therebetween and are sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139559 | Method and system for converting light to electric power - A method and system for converting light to electric power including coupling in parallel at least two devices in a first plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, coupling in parallel at least two devices in at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, and coupling in series the first plurality of devices suitable to convert light electricity with the at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power. A method for converting electromagnetic flux to electric power. A method for optimizing the electric power output of a system including determining the expected illumination pattern of incident laser radiation, and optimizing the amount of laser radiation incident on the surface of the devices suitable to convert light to electric power by distributing the devices according to the expected illumination pattern of the incident laser beam. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139560 | Method and system for converting light to electric power - A method and system for converting light to electric power including coupling in parallel at least two devices in a first plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, coupling in parallel at least two devices in at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, and coupling in series the first plurality of devices suitable to convert light electricity with the at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power. A method for converting electromagnetic flux to electric power. A method for optimizing the electric power output of a system including determining the expected illumination pattern of incident laser radiation, and optimizing the amount of laser radiation incident on the surface of the devices suitable to convert light to electric power by distributing the devices according to the expected illumination pattern of the incident laser beam. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139561 | Method and system for converting light to electric power - A method and system for converting light to electric power including coupling in parallel at least two devices in a first plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, coupling in parallel at least two devices in at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, and coupling in series the first plurality of devices suitable to convert light electricity with the at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power. A method for converting electromagnetic flux to electric power. A method for optimizing the electric power output of a system including determining the expected illumination pattern of incident laser radiation, and optimizing the amount of laser radiation incident on the surface of the devices suitable to convert light to electric power by distributing the devices according to the expected illumination pattern of the incident laser beam. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139562 | Portable photovoltaic window system - A portable, lightweight and detachable photovoltaic window system affording a resource for converting solar power in existing buildings and similar structures. At least one photovoltaic panel is interconnected to a building window or entrance casing or directly to a window pane through use of lanyards, hook and loop fasteners, or suction cups. Solar energy is captured from direct sunlight incidental to the location of the window. A panel may be removably supported by a fabric material interconnected to an interior wall via hook and loop fasteners. An inverter converts energy from DC to AC for powering electrically driven devices. A pocket is provided on the panel support for temporarily storing the auxiliary devices. This system enables a person with little knowledge of solar energy equipment a convenient and inexpensive method to convert sunlight into useful energy without major alterations to the building or window unit being used as a light-source. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139563 | SOLAR ENERGY EXPLOITING DEVICE - The solar energy exploiting device contains a flat base and a transparent stand having a flat top side and two parallel walls raised perpendicularly from a top side of the base. One or more solar panels, electrically connected in series or in parallel, are attached to the top side or beneath the top side of the stand, facing downward towards the base. Two reflection mirrors are positioned besides the two walls of the stand such that each reflection mirror is slanted at an angle from the top side of the base and has its reflection surface facing towards the solar panel. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139564 | Sealing Film for Photovoltaic Cell Module and Photovoltaic Module - A photovoltaic cell module sealing film including a layer composed of at least one substance selected from the group consisting of metals, metal oxides, and inorganic compounds; and a polyester film having a thermal shrinkage ratio within (0±2) % at 150° C. in both length-wise and width-wise directions, and a difference between the thermal shrinkage ratios at 150° C. in the length-wise and width-wise directions of 2% or less. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139565 | MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SOLAR STRUCTURE - The Modular Multifunctional Solar Structure is an innovative design in the field of Renewable Energy. This system, the schematic diagram of which is shown in FIG. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139566 | FRONT TRANSPARENT CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHOD - A front transparent conductor assembly and, in one embodiment, a photovoltaic cell, includes at least three transparent conductor layers. In one embodiment, first and second transparent conductors comprised of SnO2 are positioned above and below a third transparent conductor comprised of ZnO2. In one embodiment, the second transparent conductor layer is significantly thicker than either the first or third transparent conductor layers. In one embodiment of a photovoltaic cell incorporating such an assembly, a sealing layer of SiO2 is interposed between a superstrate and the first transparent conductor. In another embodiment, first and second intermediate layers of ZnSnO3 are incorporated into the assembly, with the first intermediate layer interposed between the first and second transparent conductors and with the second intermediate layer interposed between the second and third transparent conductors. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139567 | CONFORMAL PROTECTIVE COATING FOR SOLAR PANEL - A multilayer conformal coating is optimized in both composition and geometry to protect the back and sides of a transparent-fronted thin-film solar photovoltaic panel or similar device from various damage mechanisms associated with long-term outdoor exposure without an additional backcap or edge frame. A “barrier stack” or “barrier layer” of inorganic moisture-barrier and chemical-barrier layers is applied to the back of the photovoltaic functional film stack, extending into a bare-substrate border zone around the functional stack edges. The barrier stack shields the functional stack from moisture and chemical invasion, and the coated border zone effectively seals the vulnerable edges of the functional stack. An “envelope stack” or “envelope layer” of thicker polymer films is applied over the mechanically delicate inorganic barrier stack and around the solar photovoltaic panel edges. The envelope stack electrically insulates the solar photovoltaic panel and substantially protects the panel back and sides from mechanical shock, stress, and abrasion, thermal stress, fire, weathering, and UV-exposure degradation. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139568 | Crystalline Solar Cell Metallization Methods - Embodiments of the invention contemplate formation of a low cost solar cell using novel methods and apparatus to form a metal contact structure. The method generally uses a conductive contact layer that enables formation of a good electrical contact to the solar cell device. In one case, the contact layer is a nickel containing layer. Various deposition techniques may be used to form the metal contact structure. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139569 | Method of manufacturing photoelectric conversion device, and photoelectric conversion device - Provided is a method of manufacturing a photoelectric conversion device capable of maintaining a durability and improving initial characteristics. A dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device including a working electrode and a facing electrode, and an electrolyte inclusion is manufactured. First, a facing electrode in which a dye is carried by a metal oxide semiconductor layer having a porous structure, and a facing electrode are manufactured. Next, the working electrode and the facing electrode are stuck together so as to have a predetermined space in between. A low-viscosity liquid is injected between the working electrode and the facing electrode and impregnated into the porous structure. Then, the high-viscosity material is injected and the electrolyte is adjusted so as to form the electrolyte inclusion. Even if the viscosity of the electrolyte is high, an electrolytic salt is quickly dispersed into the porous structure. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139570 | SOLAR CELL AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SOLAR CELL - The manufacturing method of the solar cell according to the present invention includes: 1) a first etching process in which an anisotropic etching is performed on an inner wall of each of a plurality of through holes, and 2) a second etching process in which an anisotropic etching is performed on a light-receiving surface. In the first etching process, a high concentration NaOH water solution (about 5% by weight) is used. Meanwhile, in the second etching process, a low concentration (about 1.5% by weight) NaOH water solution is used. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139571 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof are provided herein. The solar cell includes a substrate with a first transparent conductive layer, a micro- or nano-roughing structure formed on the first transparent conductive layer, and a semiconductor active layer formed on the micro- or nano-roughing structure and covering the micro- or nano-roughing structure. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139572 | WEAVABLE FIBER PHOTOVOLTAIC COLLECTORS - Photovoltaic fibers and methods of making photovoltaic fibers are provided. The photovoltaic fiber contains a core, bottom metal-semiconductor compounds over the core, a semiconductor layer comprising semiconductor elements and insulating materials over the bottom metal-semiconductor compounds, and upper metal-semiconductor compounds over the semiconductor layer. The photovoltaic fiber can be weavable. Fabrics including the photovoltaic fibers can be utilized in any suitable application or photovoltaic collector. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139573 | ABSORBER LAYER FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAICS AND A SOLAR CELL MADE THEREFROM - A method, in certain embodiments, includes providing a metal alloy, annealing the metal alloy, and contacting the metal alloy with vapors of selenium, or sulfur, or a combination thereof. The metal alloy having a uniform first bulk composition and a first surface composition on annealing provides an annealed metal alloy having a non uniform second bulk composition and a second surface composition which on being contacted vapors of selenium, or sulfur, or a combination thereof, produces a selenized or a sulfurized metal alloy. Further the metal alloy may have a layer formed in situ from a low melting point metal within the alloy via diffusion rather than sequential deposition and co-evaporation. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139574 | PREPARATION OF NANOPARTICLE MATERIAL - A process for producing nanoparticles incorporating ions selected from groups 13, 16, and 11 or 12 of the periodic table, and materials produced by the process. In an embodiment, the process includes effecting conversion of a nanoparticle precursor composition comprising group 13, 16, and 11 or 12 ions to the material of the nanoparticles in the presence of a selenol compound. Other embodiments include a process for fabricating a thin film including nanoparticles incorporating ions selected from groups 13, 16, and 11 or 12 of the periodic table as well as a process for producing a printable ink formulation including the nanoparticles. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139575 | Method and system for supplying water to cooling towers - The present invention relates to a method and a system for controlling the circulation of water films on the exchange walls of an exchange surface of a cooling tower. It comprises combining a tank and a dispenser lip to ensure that the film has a specific thickness and that it adheres to the exchange wall right from the moment it starts to flow and repeatedly so, on each exchange wall. The exchange walls between air and water are horizontally sloping at a small angle, thereby ensuring that the water flows by force of gravity and, at the same time, limiting the speed increase on the plate to avoid the droplets from being pulled away by the airflow. The water films are recovered in recovery troughs perpendicular to the flow of the water films on the plates. These troughs are tilted horizontally, and enable the recovery of the water films without being crossed by the air flows. The air is blown in by nozzles which are interposed between the water flow plates in such a way that the airflow is in a counter-current flow or, if necessary, in a cross-current flow, relative to the water films thus enabling the evaporation of the water that cools the water flow on the exchange plates without forming liquid aerosols. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139576 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING NOISE GENERATED BY MECHANICAL INSTABILITIES - Microfluidic Systems, Devices and Methods for Reducing Noise Generated by Mechanical Instabilities. According to one embodiment, a microfluidic device is provided for reducing noise in a fluid mix. The microfluidic device can include microscale channels for passage of fluids to a mixing junction. The mixing channel can be adapted to combine the fluids into a common fluid flow. The microfluidic device can also include a connector channel including first and second ends. The first end of the connector channel can be connected to the mixing junction. The microfluidic device can also include an expansion channel having connection to the second end of the connector channel. The expansion channel can be adapted for passage of the fluid mix through the expansion channel to reduce concentration gradient noise of the fluid mix by dispersion of the fluid mix as the fluid mix passes through the expansion channel. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139577 | METHOD OF USING TRIGGERABLE PASSIVE VALVES TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF FLUID - The present invention is directed to methods for controlling the flow of fluid and, more particularly, to a method of using triggerable passive valves to control the flow of fluid. In one embodiment of the present invention a method of using triggerable passive valves to control the flow of fluid is described wherein fluid is moved through a passive valve by providing pneumatic pressure between the passive valve and a flow restrictor, the pneumatic pressure exerted causing the pressure exerted by the fluid on the passive valve to exceed the burst pressure of the passive valve. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139578 | CENTRIFUGAL FORCE BASED PLATFORM, MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF DETERMINING HOME POSITION OF THE PLATFORM - Provided are a centrifugal force based platform formed to be rotatable and including a home mark having a retro-reflective property of light, and a centrifugal force based microfluidic system including the platform. The method of determining a home position of the centrifugal force based platform includes: rotating the platform formed and including a home mark having a retro-reflective property of light; emitting light from a light-emitting unit to the platform; and detecting the emitted light, which is retro-reflected by the home mark, in a light-receiving unit, and then determining the home position of the platform based on the detected light. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139579 | Diversion Under Load Conditions in Distribution Systems - The invention relates to a diversion which can be used under load conditions in a fluid distribution system without interrupting the fluid supply or installing a by pass. The diversions consists of a body that is formed by two complementary components including an upper component comprising openings which are oriented transversely to the direction of the pipe to be cut off, which are equipped with seals and which are designed such as to enable the insertion and passage of a cutting blade that is associated with an external guillotine. The aforementioned upper component comprises an inner collar or flange which can be coupled and secured to the pipe segment to be cut off, said collar or flange being joined to a threaded longitudinal element which extends externally and which is used to remove the cut-off pipe segment. The invention also includes elements for sealing the openings once the cutting operations have been performed and the guillotine has been removed. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139580 | Apparatus for the production of leno fabric - A leno device uses the link mechanisms ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139581 | VENT VALVE - A pipeline vent valve comprising a body ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139582 | INFLATION VALVE ASSEMBLY - An inflation valve assembly comprises a longitudinally extending conduit, a cap, a normally closed elastic double-duckbill valve, and a hollow nozzle insert. The longitudinally extending conduit has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end. The cap is configured and arranged for removable attachment to the first longitudinal end of the conduit. The normally closed elastic double-duckbill valve sealingly engages within the conduit with intersecting radially elongated slits extending longitudinally there through. The hollow nozzle insert is configured and arranged for longitudinal insertion into the conduit through the first longitudinal end for separating both slits and opening the double-duckbill valve so long as the nozzle insert remains inserted within the conduit. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139583 | T & S all season water hose reel - Gravity flow for liquids evacuation from hose with the use of this specially designed drum with spiral grooves for coiling. Spring loaded allows reel to self wind hose with swivel connectors at the inlet for preventing tangling and crimping. A check valve is added to allow pressure relief so that liquids can self drain therefore making sure there are no liquids left in hose that could freeze. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139584 | Valve Assembly With Overfill Protection Device And Capacitive Liquid Level Gauge - A valve assembly, such as a tap for a liquefied gas cylinder, includes an overfill protection device and a liquid level gauge having an electrode assembly comprising a pair of lamellar electrodes mounted closely adjacent a housing member of the overfill protection device and deflectable into close proximity with a float of the overfill protection device for insertion into the gas cylinder. A circuit board is provided, preferably mounted on the electrode assembly, and has an electronic converter circuit for measuring the electrical capacitance between the electrodes and producing in response to the measured capacitance an output signal representative of the liquid level in the container. A display means is mounted on a body of the valve assembly or remote therefrom, to indicate the liquid level in the container in response to the output signal from the electronic converter circuit. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139585 | INTEGRATED AIR TANK - An integrated air tank ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139586 | Flush Valve Diaphragm - A flush valve diaphragm that includes a body portion and a peripheral sealing portion. The body portion is flexible and has a central passageway. The peripheral portion includes an integral filter, an exit chamber, and a bypass arrangement, such that water flowing through the filter flows through the bypass arrangement. The integral filter prevents clogging of the bypass arrangement. The diaphragm is used in a flush valve diaphragm assembly and a flush valve. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139587 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A PROCESS VALVE FOR USE IN FOODSTUFFS TECHNOLOGY - The invention relates to a device ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139588 | TWO-STAGE VALVE FOR CONTROLLING FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a two-stage valve for controlling fluids, in particular a hydraulic fluid, The valve includes an actuating element, a pilot stage having a first valve seat and a first closing body, which is connected to the actuating element, and a main stage having a second valve seat and a second closing body. The second closing body is provided with a fastening region and a main region having a passage opening. The first valve seat is arranged at the passage opening. The second closing body is connected to the actuating element via the fastening region. The fastening region is designed elastically in such a way as to open the pilot stage by elastically deforming during actuation of the actuating element. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139589 | 4 Port fluid cartridge - A control disk insert for a one lever mixer valve ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139590 | Durable Frit Composition and Composites and Devices Comprised Thereof - A zirconium- and alumina-containing silicate glass suitable for use as a frit with refractory materials such as alumina is disclosed, the silicate glass comprising a glass composition in mole percent (mol %) of: | 2009-06-04 |
20090139591 | SOLENOID VALVE MANIFOLD - Attaching/detaching workability of a fitting block to/from an solenoid valve assembly is improved, and a fixing strength of the fitting block to the solenoid valve assembly is enhanced. The fitting block | 2009-06-04 |
20090139592 | PRESSURE VALVE INLET COVER SYSTEM - A pressure cap having a generally cylindrical hollow body with a semispherical cap having an orifice defined within and passing through said cap, a valve stem passing through and of smaller cross-section than the orifice, a valve member supported by the valve stem within the hollow body, a valve seat surrounding the inner end of the orifice and upon which the valve member is normally seated so as to close the orifice, and mateable threading to attach to an existing pipe, or attach by frictional fit. It may also have a rubberized flange to fit over a drain line for pressuring a drain and any of a variety of valve stem configurations to accommodate different pump systems and access requirements. Further, a method for clearing an obstructed pipe using a pressure cap as disclosed. In another embodiment a balloon is positioned within the pipe to receive pressurized air until bursting, thereby sending a blast of air down the pipe to clear obstructions. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139593 | Flexible Insert Tube for the Lining of Pipelines and of Ducts, in Particular of Sewers - The invention relates to a flexible insert tube ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139594 | Spherical tube end form for a fluid connection system - A fluid distribution pipe includes an elongate tubular body and a spherical end form integral with the tubular body at an inlet end. The spherical fluid connection end of the fuel rail is formed by plastic deformation. A series of tools and motions is used while the tubing of the fuel rail is clamped in place to form the spherical end form at the inlet end of the tubing. The resulting spherical end form provides the necessary geometry and surface finish to provide a successful seal and flexible connection of the fuel rail with a fuel line with significant cost advantages over current prior art methods. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139595 | Connecting Head Stucture For High-Pressure Fuel Injection Pipes - A thick-wall small-diameter high-pressure fuel injection pipe has a spherical seat surface, an annular flange, and a conical surface continued from the seat surface at a connecting end of the pipe. If the pipe is configured so that t (thickness)/D (outer diameter)<0.3, then an axial distance from the connecting head end to the back face of the annular flange is 0.38D to 0.6D, a spherical radius of the seat surface is 0.45D to 0.65D, the annular flange outer diameter is 1.2D to 1.4D, and an inner peripheral surface of the head has a substantially flat cylindrical surface or a conical surface. If the pipe is configured so that t (thickness)/D (outer diameter)≧0.3, then the axial distance from the connecting head end to the back face of the annular flange is 0.38D to 0.7D. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139596 | DUAL-CONTAINMENT PIPE CONTAINING FLUOROPOLYMER - A dual-containment pipe includes a primary pipe and a secondary pipe having an inner peripheral surface that radially supports an outer peripheral surface of the primary pipe with an interstice formed therebetween. The secondary pipe contains fluoropolymer. The primary pipe has a mono-layered structure of static dissipative fluoropolymer, a multi-layered structure with static dissipative fluoropolymer at its innermost layer, or a multi-layered structure with static dissipative PA at its innermost layer and a fluoropolymer layer. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139597 | TUBULAR VALVE TOWER EXTENSION ELEMENT - The present invention relates to a tubular valve tower extension element ( | 2009-06-04 |
20090139598 | COVER ASSEMBLY - A system, method, and device for an assembly cover positioning on an end piece is disclosed. The exemplary device may have a sidewall portion made of a ring of material with an aperture in the center wherein the aperture is sized to produce a frictional fit on the end piece. The exemplary device also has a cover portion coupled to a top portion of the sidewall portion. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139599 | Process for producing papermaker's and industrial fabric seam and seam produced by that method - The invention disclosed herein relates to the use of laser energy to weld or melt selected locations in papermachine clothing (“PMC”) and other industrial and engineered fabrics. The invention also relates to an improved seam for a papermaker or other industrial fabric that has properties such as strength, durability, openness, adequate number of support points, and fiber support index (FSI) essentially the same as the fabric body. The invention also relates to a fabric having a durable seam, wherein the seam width as measured in the MD is a fraction of the width of a normal seam or a seam that is formed using a conventional technique of equal strength. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139600 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MACHINE FELT, AND MACHINE FELT - A method for manufacturing a machine felt. Firstly a tube having a longitudinal yarn layer is manufactured with a peripheral length double the length of the machine felt, and a width that corresponds to the width of the machine felt. The tube is compressed into a flattened tube with the formation of longitudinal yarn loops which are exposed by the removal of fibers of a fiber batt layer. An auxiliary substrate web is manufactured with a width that is less than that of the machine felt; for the longitudinal yarns and/or for the auxiliary substrate web, a material is used that absorbs laser energy; the longitudinal yarns are brought together with the auxiliary substrate web and connected by a laser beam; the auxiliary substrate web is helically wound until the tube is formed; and upon exposure of the longitudinal yarn loops, the auxiliary substrate web(s) are also removed. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139601 | FUNCTIONAL ELASTIC COMPOSITE YARN, METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME - A functional elastic composite yarn comprises an elastic member that is surrounded by at least one functional covering filament(s). The functional covering filament has a length that is greater than the drafted length of the elastic member such that substantially all of an elongating stress imposed on the composite yarn is carried by the elastic member. The elastic composite yarn may further include an optional stress-bearing member surrounding the elastic member and the functional covering filament. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139602 | Tool and Method for Splaying Strands of Wire Rope Ends - A tool and a method are provided for splaying strands of a wire rope at an end thereof. The tool features a body defining a central opening and a plurality of outer openings extending into the body from a common side thereof, the openings sized and positioned for receipt of end portions of the strands at the end of the wire rope. The outer openings are arranged for splaying of the strands of the rope outward away from the core thereof under rotation of the body in a first direction about the core with the strands received in the openings. The rotation untwists the strands from around the core while the openings are shaped to limit motion of the untwisted ends of the strands to sliding motion along guiding surfaces outward away from the core. | 2009-06-04 |
20090139603 | JUG COMPRISING A WATER INTAKE DEVICE - The invention relates to a jug comprising a cylindrical water intake device which is connected to the lid by means of a circular base. According to the invention, one end of the water intake device or tube terminates in a point which is used to pierce or burst a plastic bag full of water. Once the bag has been pierced by the pointed tip of the device, water flows quickly into the container through holes that are provided in the middle section of said device. | 2009-06-04 |