26th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120160281 | WASHING APPARATUS - A washing apparatus is provided with a washing tub | 2012-06-28 |
20120160282 | APPARATUS FOR WASHING RESIN MOLD - An apparatus for washing resin mold of this invention includes a feed port | 2012-06-28 |
20120160283 | UMBRELLA RIB ASSEMBLY AND FOLDABLE UMBRELLA - The present invention relates to an umbrella rib assembly and to a foldable umbrella. The umbrella rib assembly comprises: a plurality of main ribs, a plurality of first auxiliary ribs, and a plurality of second auxiliary ribs. Each of the main ribs includes an inner member, one end of which is coupled to a main rib fixing member such that the inner member is circumferentially rotatable; an intermediate member, one end of which is rotatably coupled, via a pin, to an upper portion from the other end of the inner member; and an outer member, one end of which is rotatably coupled, via a pin, to the other end of the intermediate member, wherein said inner member, said intermediate member, and said outer member are assembled so to be foldable. Each of the first auxiliary ribs has one end coupled via a pin to a first auxiliary rib fixing member such that the first auxiliary rib is circumferentially rotatable, each of the first auxiliary ribs has an intermediate portion to which the other end of the inner member is rotatably coupled via a pin, such that the first auxiliary rib is parallel to the intermediate member of the main rib, and the other end of each of the first auxiliary ribs is rotatably coupled, via a pin, to a lower portion from the upper end of the outer member rotatably coupled to the intermediate member of the main rib. One end of each of the second auxiliary ribs is coupled to a second auxiliary rib fixing member interposed between the main rib fixing member and the first auxiliary rib fixing member such that the second auxiliary rib is circumferentially rotatable, and the other end thereof is rotatably coupled, via a pin, to the portion to which the inner member of the main rib and an intermediate portion of the first auxiliary rib are coupled. The diameter of the joint portion of the main rib fixing member ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160284 | MODULAR LINKAGE DEVICE FOR COUPLING RIBS OF A RIB ASSEMBLY FOR A MULTI-FOLDABLE UMBRELLA FRAME - A modular linkage device used for coupling ribs of a multi-foldable umbrella frame, includes first and second modular linking halves disposed to confront each other in a pivot direction, and respectively having pivotal and pivoting holes registered with each other, and a fastening member including a shank body configured to permit a retained end thereof to fit in the pivotal hole and pass through the registered pivoting hole to be detachably engaged with the second modular linking half while an enlarged abutment end is brought to abut against an outward major surface of the first modular linking half so as to couple the ribs. The fastening member is detachable from the linking halves to permit the shank body to be nondestructively disengaged from the linking halves. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160285 | FOLDABLE UMBRELLA CAPABLE OF AUTO-ADJUSTMENT OF THE UMBRELLA CLOTH - A foldable umbrella capable of auto-adjustment of the umbrella cloth comprises: a plurality of foldable ribs; an umbrella pole for connecting one ends of the ribs; an umbrella cloth expanded along a space spanned by the ribs; at least one connection portion located on an inner side of the umbrella cloth and two adjacent ribs. Each connection portion includes two L-shaped retainers and one connecting unit; and each L-shaped retainer is made of flexible and bendable material. When the umbrella is folded, by the clamping effect of the two L-shaped retainers of one connection portion, the umbrella cloth will present a smooth folded shape so that the umbrella cloth is folded along the umbrella pole easily. Thus the umbrella cloth can be folded easily, rapidly, and directly with a beautiful outlook and a small size. It is difficult to be damaged. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160286 | STICK - A stick that is excellent in shock absorption and is also excellent in stability is provided. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160287 | SELF-ERECTING TENT - A self-erecting tent, provided with at least three resilient frame elements ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160288 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A thermoelectric conversion device includes a Heusler alloy film having a structure of B | 2012-06-28 |
20120160289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING PRE-EQUILIBRIUM BALLISTIC CHARGE CARRIER REFRACTION - A method and system for using a method of pre-equilibrium ballistic charge carrier refraction comprises fabricating one or more solid-state electric generators. The solid-state electric generators include one or more of a chemically energized solid-state electric generator and a thermionic solid-state electric generator. A first material having a first charge carrier effective mass is used in a solid-state junction. A second material having a second charge carrier effective mass greater than the first charge carrier effective mass is used in the solid-state junction. A charge carrier effective mass ratio between the second effective mass and the first effective mass is greater than or equal to two. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160290 | THERMOELECTRIC SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - An apparatus includes an evacuated enclosure which comprises a tubular member extending along a longitudinal axis, a radiation absorber disposed in the enclosure and having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface being adapted for exposure to solar radiation so as to generate heat, at least one thermoelectric converter disposed in the enclosure and thermally coupled to the absorber, the converter having a high-temperature end to receive at least a portion of the generated heat, such that a temperature differential is achieved across the at least one thermoelectric converter, a support structure disposed in the enclosure coupled to a low-temperature end of the thermoelectric converter, where the support structure removes heat from a low-temperature end of the thermoelectric converter, and a heat conducting element extending between the support structure and the evacuated enclosure and adapted to transfer heat from the support structure to the enclosure. The absorber, the at least one thermoelectric converter, and the support structure are arranged as a planar unit located within the tubular member. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160291 | POWER GENERATING APPARATUS AND POWER GENERATING SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH SUCH POWER GENERATING APPARATUS - A power generating apparatus according to an aspect of the invention includes a plurality of pn stacks, each formed by stacking a p-type semiconductor layer and an n-type semiconductor layer one on top of the other, and a mode switching unit which effects switching to a photovoltaic power generation mode or a thermal power generation mode by connecting the plurality of pn stacks with each other. The mode switching unit effects switching to the photovoltaic power generation mode by connecting the p-type semiconductor layers in parallel with each other and the n-type semiconductor layers in parallel with each other between the plurality of pn stacks. The mode switching unit effects switching to the thermal power generation mode by connecting the p-type semiconductor layer and the n-type semiconductor layer | 2012-06-28 |
20120160292 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A thermoelectric device includes: a substrate; a first nanowire of a first conductive type, which is formed on one side of the substrate; a second nanowire of a second conductive type, which is opposed to the first nanowire; a high temperature part commonly connected to one end of the first nanowire and one end of the second nanowire; low temperature parts connected to the other end of the first nanowire and the other end of the second nanowire, respectively; an insulation layer formed on the first nanowire and the second nanowire; a first metal layer formed on a portion of the insulation layer over the first nanowire, so as to control an electric potential of the first nanowire; and a second metal layer formed on a portion of the insulation layer over the second nanowire, so as to control an electric potential of the second nanowire. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160293 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A thermoelectric conversion module has a thermoelectric conversion element and an electrode, which are metallurgically bonded together via a porous metal layer. The porous metal layer is made of nickel or silver and has a density ratio of 50 to 90%. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160294 | Method for Connecting Solar Cells - A method of connecting two solar cells is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises gripping an interconnect with a head of positioning device, heating the interconnect with the head of the positioning device to between two predetermined temperatures, where one is higher than the other, positioning the interconnect so as to overlay two adjacent solar cells, coupling the interconnect to each of the two adjacent solar cells, and releasing the interconnect from the head. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160295 | SOLAR CELL CLASSIFICATION METHOD - A method for characterizing the electronic properties of a solar cell to be used in a photovoltaic module comprises the steps of performing a room temperature IV curve measurement of the solar cell and classifying the solar cell based on this IV curve measurement. In order to take stress-related effects into account, the solar cells are reclassified depending on the result of an additional measurement conducted on the solar cells under stress. This stress-related measurement may be gained from light induced thermography (LIT) yielding information on diode shunt areas within the solar cell. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160296 | TEXTURED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to devices and method for textured semiconductor materials. Devices and methods shown provide a textured surface with properties that provide a high breakdown voltage. The devices and methods of the present invention can be used to make semiconductor substrates for use in photovoltaic applications such as solar cells. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160297 | SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND POWER LINES FOR SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - It is an object to provide an overcurrent protecting device to branch lines branched from a trunk line and to make it easy to check the overcurrent protecting device. A solar power generation system includes an electric power extracting trunk line having a plurality of solar cell strings interconnected in parallel; a plurality of branch lines that connect the solar cell strings to the trunk line, and an overcurrent protecting device connected between the branch line and the solar cell string. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160298 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A photoelectric converter in which an intermediate layer is provided between a first photoelectric-conversion-layer including a first p-type-semiconductor-layer and a first n-type-semiconductor-layer and a second photoelectric-conversion-layer including a second p-type-semiconductor-layer and a second n-type-semiconductor-layer. The intermediate layer includes an n-type-transparent conductive-oxide-film in contact with the first n-type-semiconductor-layer and a p-type-transparent-conductive oxide-film in contact with the second p-type-semiconductor-layer respectively having a bandgap equal to or higher than 1.5 electron volts. A width of a low carrier concentration region in a film thickness direction, in which a concentration of a free carrier formed near at least one of an interface on which the p-type-transparent-conductive-oxide-film comes into contact with the n-type-transparent-conductive-oxide-film and an interface on which the p-type-transparent-conductive-oxide-film comes into contact with the second p-type-semiconductor-layer is equal to or lower than 1×10 | 2012-06-28 |
20120160299 | Solar Cell Array For Use In Aerospace Application, And A Method Of Assembly Thereof - A space based solar array has a substrate on which are placed a plurality of spaced apart solar cells. A transparent adhesive bonding layer is on the plurality of solar cells covering the solar cells and the substrate between said solar cells. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive bonding layer is silicone. A transparent rigid buffer layer is on the transparent adhesive bonding layer. In a preferred embodiment, the transparent rigid buffer layer is made of polyimide and has properties suitable for the application of performance- or durability-enhancing thin-film coatings. A transparent thin-film stack including inorganic radiation protection layer is on the transparent rigid buffer layer. In a preferred embodiment, the transparent radiation protection layer is made of silica, alumina or thin glass. Performance enhancing layers can also be included into the thin film stack for anti-reflection and ESD control purposes. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160300 | CONCENTRATED SPECTRALLY SEPARATED MULTICONVERTER PHOTOBOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A solar conversion apparatus and method includes two or more conversion cells and a reflector assembly. Each of the two or more solar conversion cells is responsive to a different one of at least a first band of wavelengths from solar radiation and a second band of wavelengths from the solar radiation. The reflector assembly comprises at least two integrated reflective sections. One of the at least two reflective sections is positioned to reflect and direct the first band of wavelengths towards one of the two or more solar conversion cells and another one of the at least two reflective sections is positioned to reflect and direct the second band of wavelengths towards another one of the two or more solar conversion cells. At least one of the two integrated reflective structures further comprises a Fresnel microstructure. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160301 | Luminescent Solar Energy Concentrator With A New Architecture - A luminescent concentrator for solar light is provided. The luminescent concentrator comprises a wavelength-selective filter, an energy concentrating area, and a luminescent material. The wavelength-selective filter is adapted to pass the solar light and to reflect light emitted by the luminescent material. Further, a method for concentrating solar light is provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) passing incident solar light through a wavelength-selective filter and an energy concentrating area onto a luminescent material, and (b) converting the incident solar light in the luminescent material to light having a wave-length reflectable by the wavelength-selective filter. The method further comprises a step (c) of concentrating the converted light in a pre-determined area arranged between the wavelength-selective filter and the luminescent material. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160302 | TROUGH SHAPED FRESNEL REFLECTOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - The present invention is a Solar Concentrator composed of a generally V shaped trough of reflective Fresnel steps. Said Fresnel reflective steps concentrate the sunlight entering the mouth of the V shaped trough and parallel to its' central axis into a central focal area. By disposing a solar energy receiving element at the central focal area of sunlight concentration a preferred embodiment as a concentrating solar energy collector is realized. Various types of solar energy receiving structures are shown that serve to convert the concentrated sunlight into other forms of useful energy to realize the preferred embodiment as a concentrating solar energy collector. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160303 | BUILDING INTEGRATED THERMAL ELECTRIC HYBRID ROOFING SYSTEM - A building integrated thermal electric hybrid roofing system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of metal battens having a longitudinal channel mounted horizontally onto a plurality of wooden battens, a thermal tubing containing liquid mounted on the longitudinal channels, a plurality of solar electric roof tiles mounted on the plurality of metal battens and connected in series to form a string, an inverter connected to each of the strings, a heat exchanger connected to the thermal tubing, and a pump connected between the thermal tubing and the heat exchanger. The plurality of solar electric roof tiles generates DC electricity from solar energy and the inverter converts the DC electricity to AC electricity to feed to a utility grid. The plurality of metal battens collects the solar energy and converts into thermal energy through running the liquid which is extracted to the heat exchanger resulting in producing domestic hot water. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160304 | SOLAR CELL MODULES WITH POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) ENCAPSULANT COMPRISING ALDEHYDE SCAVENGERS - A solar cell module comprises a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly is encapsulated by a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant and contains a metal component that is at least partially in contact with the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. The poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant comprises poly(vinyl butyral), about 15 to about 45 wt % of one or more plasticizers, and about 0.001 to about 10.0 wt % of one or more aldehyde scavengers, based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. Further provided are an assembly for preparing the solar cell module; a process for preventing or reducing the discoloration of a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant in contact with a metal component in the solar cell module; and the use of the solar cell module to convert solar energy to electricity. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160305 | SOLAR CELL MODULE LAMINATE BODY - A solar cell module laminated body includes a solar cell module and a supporting body, such as a metal plate, resin sheet, or tile, which supports the solar cell module. The solar cell module is bonded to the supporting body using an adhesive layer, which has a structure in which a minimum necessary adhesive area is calculated based on the ratio of a minimum adhesive strength required for the solar cell module laminated body and an adhesive strength of the solar cell module and adhesive layer, and an amount of adhesive used is kept to a minimum. According to this structure, cost is reduced in accordance with the amount of adhesive used. Consequently, it is possible to balance a reduction in the cost of the solar cell module laminated body and sufficient adhesive strength. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160306 | DIFFUSION AGENT COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING IMPURITY DIFFUSION LAYER, AND SOLAR CELL - A diffusion agent composition including an impurity-diffusing component (A); a binder resin (B) that thermally decomposes and disappears below a temperature at which the impurity-diffusing component (A) begins to thermally diffuse; SiO | 2012-06-28 |
20120160307 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), and a method for manufacturing the same. In the present invention, the DSSC comprises: a dye-sensitized semiconductor electrode, a counter electrode opposite to the dye-sensitized semiconductor electrode, and an electrolyte disposed between the dye-sensitized semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode. Herein, the dye-sensitized semiconductor electrode comprises: an anode; a TiO | 2012-06-28 |
20120160308 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE - A photovoltaic cell module includes a substrate, a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell. The substrate has first and second surfaces. The first photovoltaic cell includes a first electrode layer on the first surface, a first active layer covering the first electrode, and a second electrode covering the first active layer, and the first active layer absorbs the light having a first wavelength range. The second photovoltaic cell is serially connected with the first photovoltaic cell and includes a third electrode layer on the second surface, a second active layer covering the third electrode, and a fourth electrode covering the second active layer, and the second active layer absorbs the light having a second wavelength range. A surface of the second electrode layer of the first photovoltaic cell serves as a light incident surface and a surface of the second photovoltaic cell serves as a light reflective surface. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160309 | SOLAR CELL - Disclosed herein is a dye-sensitized solar cell including a first substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second substrate positioned on the second side of the first substrate, a first electrode unit positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate and disposed on the first substrate and a second electrode unit positioned between the first electrode unit and the second substrate and disposed on the second substrate. At least one of the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit may include a current collector electrode and a plurality of electrodes electrically connected to the current collector electrode. The plurality of electrodes may be positioned within an effective area and the current collector electrode may be positioned outside the effective area. A first resistance of the current collector electrode may be less than a second resistance of the plurality of electrodes. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160310 | Manufacturing Method of Thin Film Solar Cells and Thin Film Solar Cells Thereof - A manufacturing method of thin film solar cells and thin film solar cells thereof. The thin film solar cells comprise a substrate, an amorphous silicon layer, a first conductive layer, a stacked I-layer, a second conductive layer and a back contact layer. The amorphous silicon layer is on the substrate. The first conductive layer is on the amorphous silicon layer. The stacked I-layer is on the first conductive layer; the stacked I-layer from bottom to top is sequentially stacked by three different deposition rate I-layers: a first I-layer, a second I-layer and a third I-layer. Compared with the first and the third I-layer, the second I-layer has deposition rate higher than those of the other two I-layers. The second conductive layer is on the stacked I-layer. The back contact layer is on the second conductive layer for getting electric energy. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160311 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a substrate, an emitter region which is positioned at the substrate and having a first sheet resistance, a first highly doped region which is positioned at the substrate and having a second sheet resistance less than the first sheet resistance, a first electrode positioned at the substrate and connected to the emitter region and the first highly doped region, and a second electrode positioned at the substrate and connected to the substrate, wherein the first highly doped region crosses the first electrode and is connected to the first electrode, an upper surface of the first highly doped region is projected from an upper surface of the emitter region toward a light incident surface of the substrate, and a lower surface of the first highly doped region has the same height as a lower surface of the emitter region. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160312 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell of the present invention comprises a p-type semiconductor layer, an n-type semiconductor layer and a superlattice semiconductor layer sandwiched between the p-type semiconductor layer and the n-type semiconductor layer, wherein the superlattice semiconductor layer has a superlattice structure in which barrier layers and quantum layers are stacked alternately and repeatedly, and has two or more intermediate energy levels where electrons optically excited from a valence band of the quantum layers or the barrier layers stay for a constant time, the intermediate energy levels being located between a top of the valence band of the barrier layers and a bottom of a conduction band of the barrier layers, and can achieve a high incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160313 | Systems And Processes For Bifacial Collection And Tandem Junctions Using A Thin-Film Photovoltaic Device - A thin-film photovoltaic device includes a semi-transparent back contact layer. The semi-transparent back contact layer includes a semi-transparent contact layer and a semi-transparent contact interface layer. The thin-film photovoltaic device may be formed in a substrate or superstrate configuration. A tandem thin-film photovoltaic device includes a semi-transparent interconnect layer. The semi-transparent interconnect layer includes a semi-transparent contact layer and a semi-transparent contact interface layer. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160314 | PROCESS FOR THE FORMATION OF A SILVER BACK ANODE OF A SILICON SOLAR CELL - A process for the formation of a silver back anode of a silicon solar cell wherein a silver paste comprising particulate silver, an organic vehicle and glass frit comprising at least one antimony oxide is applied in a silver back anode pattern on the back-side of a p-type silicon wafer having an aluminum back-side metallization and fired. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160315 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Discussed are a thin film solar cell module and a method of fabricating the same. A solar cell module includes a substrate; and a transparent electrode layer. The transparent electrode layer in turn includes a first electrode layer provided on the substrate; and a second electrode layer provided on the first electrode layer, wherein the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are made of different materials and the second electrode layer is locally formed on portions of the first electrode layer. Accordingly, the transparent electrode layer exhibits improved transmittance of monochromatic light as well as increased light scattering, thereby enhancing efficiency of the thin film solar cell module. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160316 | REFLECTION BLOCKING FILM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A reflection blocking film provided on a solar cell includes a transparent substrate with a plurality of patterns having incident light collected on the top surface thereof, and a reflector on the bottom surface of the transparent substrate and with holes through which the collected incident light is transmitted. A method of manufacturing a reflection blocking film includes: forming a plurality of patterns on the top surface of a transparent substrate; coating a photo resin on a bottom surface of the transparent substrate; exposing to irradiate light to the top surface of the transparent substrate to react the light collected by the pattern with the photo resin; developing to lift off a portion, which does not receive light, by using a developer during the exposing; coating a reflector on the bottom surface of the transparent substrate; and forming holes by lifting off the photo resin interposed in the reflector. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160317 | POLYIMIDE POLYMER SOLUTION, POLYIMIDE POLYMER, TRANSPARENT FILM, DISPLAYING DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL - A polyimide polymer solution, a polyimide polymer, a transparent film, a display device and a solar cell are provided. The polyimide polymer has at least one of a repeating unit of formula (D) and a repeating unit of formula (J) and at least one of a repeating unit of formula (Q) and a repeating unit of formula (T). | 2012-06-28 |
20120160318 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a support substrate, a back electrode layer on the support substrate, a light absorbing layer covering the back electrode layer while exposing a first expose region of the back electrode layer, and a window layer covering the light absorbing layer while exposing a second expose region of the light absorbing layer. The above layers are formed by moving one mask at a predetermined pitch. The layers have step difference from each other, and are stacked on each other so that the layers are offset from each other by the predetermined pitch. The solar cell apparatus is fabricated by using one mask, so that the solar cell apparatus is very easily formed. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160319 | SOLAR BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a solar battery including: a photoelectric conversion layer that converts light into electricity; and a reflecting electrode layer that is provided on an opposite side of a light incident side in the photoelectric conversion layer and reflects light passed through the photoelectric conversion layer to the photoelectric conversion layer side, to realize a reflecting electrode layer having excellent adhesion and thermal corrosion resistance, stable electrical characteristics and satisfactory light reflection characteristics and to obtain a solar battery having high reliability, excellent electrical characteristics and optical characteristics, the reflecting electrode layer includes, on the photoelectric conversion layer side, a metal layer containing silver as a main component and containing nitrogen. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160320 | AQUEOUS ACIDIC ETCHING SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR TEXTURING THE SURFACE OF SINGLE CRYSTAL AND POLYCRYSTAL SILICON SUBSTRATES - An aqueous acidic etching solution suitable for texturing the surface of single crystal and polycrystal silicon substrates and containing, based on the complete weight of the solution, 3 to 10% by weight of hydrofluoric acid; 10 to 35% by weight of nitric acid; 5 to 40% by weight of sulfuric acid; and 55 to 82% by weight of water; a method for texturing the surface of single crystal and polycrystal silicon substrates comprising the step of (1) contacting at least one major surface of a substrate with the said aqueous acidic etching solution; (2) etching the at least one major surface of the substrate for a time and at a temperature sufficient to obtain a surface texture consisting of recesses and protrusions; and (3) removing the at least one major surface of the substrate from the contact with the aqueous acidic etching solution; and a method for manufacturing photovoltaic cells and solar cells using the said solution and the said texturing method. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160321 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160322 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160323 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160324 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR MIRROR PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH CORRUGATED STIFFENER - A concentrating solar mirror panel assembly having a reflective sheet with a reflective major surface and an opposing major surface and a corrugated stiffener having ridges and troughs each having an outer surface with land areas, wherein the land areas of at least a portion of the ridges are joined to at least a portion of the opposing major surface of the reflective sheet. The concentrating solar mirror panel assembly is non-planar and substantially rigid. The concentrating solar mirror panel assembly is assembled such that a desired non-planar shape is maintained: either using a locking sheet or having the corrugated stiffener attached so that its principal axes of corrugation are substantially perpendicular to the axis of curvature of the assembly. Methods of making the concentrating solar mirror panel assembly are also disclosed. Concentrated solar power systems and solar collection devices are also disclosed. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160325 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON THIN FILM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, SILICON THIN FILM, AND SILICON THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a silicon thin film, a method of manufacturing a silicon thin-film photovoltaic cell, and a silicon thin film. There is provided a method of manufacturing a silicon thin film in a form in which an inert face formed by an exposed face of a silicon substrate and an inert layer is formed by selectively forming the inert layer on the silicon substrate in which growth of a silicon crystal is inactive for a raw material gas of the silicon crystal, and the silicon crystal is grown from the exposed face such that the silicon crystal covers the silicon substrate by supplying a raw material gas, of which a surface decomposition reaction on the silicon substrate is dominant, out of the raw material gas to the silicon substrate. By forming a width of the exposed face in a range of 0.001 μm to 1 μm, the silicon thin film is formed in a state that the silicon thin film can be peeled off from the silicon substrate. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160326 | PHOTOELECTRODE FOR DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL INCLUDING PHOTOELECTRODE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE PHOTELECTRODE - A photoelectrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell, the photoelectrode including a coating product of a composition including a metal oxide, an acid, a first additive comprising one or more compounds represented by Formula 1 below, and a second additive comprising one or more compounds represented by Formula 2 below: | 2012-06-28 |
20120160327 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOMENTARY HYDROSTATIC OPERATION OF HYDRODYNAMIC THRUST BEARINGS IN A VERTICAL FLUID DISPLACEMENT MODULE - System and method for axial support of a pump or compressor rotor shaft during start-up or shut-down of a vertical fluid displacement module for subsea operation including a motor and a pump or compressor. Lubrication fluid is momentarily supplied for hydrostatic operation of hydrodynamic thrust bearing(s) from a topside or land-based fluid supply via a flow control module arranged in conjunction with a subsea pressure control unit configured for controlling the supply and discharge of barrier and lubrication fluids to/from the fluid displacement module. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160328 | HYDRAULIC SWIVEL - A hydraulic swivel has a case defining a substantially cylindrical interior and a first access port defined in a side thereof, the first access port providing a path for fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the case. A spool occupies the interior of the case, the spool and the case together defining a first circumferential channel such that the access port is in fluid communication with the channel regardless of the rotational relationship between the case and the spool, and wherein the spool defines a first interior passageway, the first interior passageway having a port connecting to the first circumferential channel. An actuator occupies at least a portion of the first interior channel selectively blocking and enabling fluid communication between the first circumferential channel and the first interior passageway and therefore selectively blocking and enabling fluid communication between the access port and the first interior passageway. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160329 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FLUIDS - A method and apparatus for monitoring a fluid that is to be transported through a fluid conduit within a hydrocarbon exploration and production installation is described. A monitoring zone is established upstream of the fluid conduit configured such the fluid supply to the fluid conduit is introduced via the monitoring zone. The fluid supply within the monitoring zone is monitored for the occurrence of events detrimental to the flow of the fluid supply through the fluid conduit. Monitoring the fluid supply prior to entering the fluid conduit allows for the early detection of an event detrimental to the flow of the fluid supply e.g. a chemical reaction indicative of corrosion of the fluid conduit or the formation of a potential blockage within the fluid conduit. In this way the risk of costly blockages or structural failure occurring within the fluid conduit is reduced. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160330 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING A LIQUID MIXTURE - The invention relates to a system ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160331 | SAMPLE INPUT DEVICE FOR INPUTTING LIQUID SAMPLES - A sample input device for transferring liquid samples, typically blood samples, from sample containers, typically syringes, into analyzer devices for examining the composition of the samples, wherein the sample input device comprises retention elements for at least partly keeping particulate components of the sample from passing over from the sample container into the analyzer, and wherein the sample input device further contains at least one ventilation device that allows ventilating the sample container while transferring the sample from the sample container into the analyzer, typically when aspirating the sample via the analyzer. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160332 | PILOT VALVE, METHOD OF USING, AND FLUID SYSTEM EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A pilot valve assembly for regulating the output of a first pressure source relative to a second pressure source, a fluid system equipped with the valve assembly, and a method of operating the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve body with inlet and outlet ports and first and second sensing ports. The first and second sensing ports are adapted to sense, respectively, the fluid pressures of the first and second pressure sources. The inlet port is adapted for fluidically connecting to the first pressure source. The valve assembly defines a flow path between the inlet and outlet ports, and has components for allowing fluid flow from the inlet port, through the flow path, and to the outlet port only if the fluid pressure of the first pressure source exceeds the fluid pressure of the second pressure source by a differential by the flow-allowing components. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160333 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING A GAS INTO A LIQUID - An apparatus and method for introducing gas into a liquid is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a conduit ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTUATING A VALVE | 2012-06-28 |
20120160335 | PRESSURE RETENTION VALVE AND INTEGRATED VALVE FOR TANK SYSTEM - A pressure retention valve with integrated valve is disclosed. The pressure retention valve with integrated valve includes a housing; an outer piston positioned in the housing; a main seal between the outer piston and the housing; an inner piston positioned in the outer piston, the inner piston having a bore containing a valve; a spring between the housing and a top of the outer piston; an ambient bore in the housing above the main seal; an outlet in the housing below the main seal; and a vessel connection in the housing adjacent to the bore of the inner piston. Methods of supplying fuel to a gas consuming system using the pressure retention valve are also described. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160336 | Devices and Methods for Varying the Geometry and Volume of Fluid Circuits - A device and method for varying the pressure in a fluid circuit through altering the geometry and volume of the fluid circuit to equalize the pressure differential across components in the circuit such as valves to facilitate the operation of the valve or other components within the fluid circuit. An expandable/retractable mechanism may be in communication with a pressure vessel in the fluid circuit, and may be operable to vary the interior geometry, and consequently the volume, of the vessel to cause a pressure increase or decrease in the vessel, thereby equalizing pressure across a valve on the vessel and facilitating operation of the valve. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALVE INSERTION AND LINESTOPPING - The present embodiments provide systems and methods for valve insertion and linestopping. In one embodiment, the system comprises a sealing housing having a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion that are each dimensioned to partially surround an exterior surface of an existing pipe in an airtight state. In one embodiment, an integral valve assembly is disposed at least partially within an integral valve housing section of the upper housing portion. The integral valve assembly comprises a valve movable between an open position in which the valve provides an open pathway through an opening in the upper housing portion, and a closed position in which the valve provides a seal adjacent to the opening. The upper housing portion may be adapted to selectively receive each of an adapter plate for a cutting machine, a valve bonnet, and a blind flange. Optionally, the valve bonnet and the gate may be removed from engagement with the upper housing portion when the valve of the integral valve assembly is in the closed position, and a blind flange may be secured to the upper housing portion after the valve bonnet and the gate are removed. Therefore, the user advantageously has an option of whether to leave the valve bonnet and the gate coupled to the sealing housing for certain applications, or may remove the valve bonnet and the gate for other applications. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160338 | DRIP LINE INSTALLATION KIT, APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A drip line installation kit apparatus and method is provided for puncturing a conduit. The kit includes a clamping means having a clamp member to engage the conduit, the clamp member having a guiding channel oriented at a predefined angle to the conduit. A coupling means engages the guiding channel and a punch fits within the coupling means so as to align with the guiding channel and maintain a conduit puncturing punch end at the predefined angle to the conduit. A punch press engages the coupling means and drives the punch into the conduit thereby puncturing the conduit. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160339 | SELF-SEALING VALVE - A self-sealing valve for a tyre includes at least a part formed of a self-sealing material having a dynamic shear modulus G*, measured at 10 Hz, less than or equal to 0.06 MPa, preferably less than or equal to 0.03 MPa, and more preferably still, less than or equal to 0.01 MPa. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160340 | SLURRY CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for regulating an amount of fresh lime slurry introduced to a spray dry absorber. The control system includes a controller configured to receive input from a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), a valve in communication with the controller and a spray dry absorber pump suction, the valve adapted to regulate an amount of fresh lime slurry provided to the spray dry absorber pump suction and a valve in communication with the controller and a pre-mix tank, the valve adapted to regulate an amount of fresh lime slurry provided to the pre-mix tank. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160341 | Coupling and decoupling apparatus and method - A coupling apparatus with a central housing with an outer surface and an inner surface that forms a central bore sized to receive an end of a first conduit length and an end of a second conduit length. The coupling apparatus further comprises a first and a second flexible support arm with respective first and second arm openings that have respective first and second arm spring elements. There are a plurality of first arm teeth and a plurality of second arm teeth that engage with and grip an end of a first conduit length and second conduit length. The bonding and/or grounding effectiveness increases when a tensile force placed on the coupling apparatus increases by separating the first conduit length from the second conduit length. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160342 | Bag For A Circuit Of A Biological Liquid Treatment Installation - The invention concerns a bag comprising a first conduit ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160343 | APPARATUS FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL FROM A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - An apparatus for emptying a sewage storage tank of a vehicle into a sewage disposal unit, the apparatus including: an extendible member coupled to the vehicle, the extendible member comprising a first end pivotally coupled to the vehicle and a second end for coupling to an outlet of a sewage conduit of the vehicle, the extendible member being movable between a retracted position and an extended position; and wherein the extendible member is pivotable and extendible for moving the outlet of the sewage conduit into communication with the inlet of the sewage disposal unit prior to opening the valve of the sewage storage tank. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160344 | VACUUM CONTROL VALVE AND VACUUM CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention provides a vacuum control valve configured to control the vacuum pressure in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum control valve includes a control valve main body, an operation unit, a cylinder, a biasing unit, and a bellofram. The operation unit and the cylinder include a valve opening manipulation chamber and a shutoff load generation chamber. The shutoff load generation chamber is configured to have a common axial center line with the valve opening manipulation chamber and to generate a load applied to the operation unit in a direction for reducing the lift in accordance with a supply of the working fluid. And the shutoff load generation chamber may be formed in an interior of the rod. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160345 | VALVE UNIT FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OFA COMBUSTIBLE GAS, IN PARTICULAR FOR DELIVERY VIA A GAS METERING APPARATUS, AND GAS METER INCLUDING SAID VALVE UNIT - A valve unit for controlling the delivery of a combustible gas, in particular for delivery via a gas metering apparatus including a main gas through-flow pipe ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160346 | NOZZLE CHECK VALVE - A check valve includes a valve body having a valve seat, a diffuser, a disc coupled to the diffuser, and a compression spring. The diffuser is positioned inside the valve body and has a forward face. The disc is coupled to and movable relative to the diffuser and has an upstream face and a downstream face. The compression spring biases the disc into a normally open position during forward flow. A check valve apparatus further comprises at least one test bore through the valve member in communication with the disc. A method for testing the operation of a passive check valve is also disclosed. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160347 | DEVICE FOR BURST PIPE SAFETY - A device for the protection against the rupture of pipes carrying a fluid includes two or more flow channels and a closing element which interrupts the flow of fluid if a predetermined permissible volume flow is exceeded. At least one of the flow channels can be closed by a test closure in order to increase the flow speed in the remaining flow channels and for test purposes to bring about a movement of the closing element into the closing position. In this way, devices for the protection against the rupture of pipes integrated into complex systems carrying a fluid can be tested in situ to verify their proper functioning. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160348 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE JOINTED ASSEMBLIES AND WEAR-RESISTANT COATING SYSTEMS THEREFOR - Wear-resistant coating systems suitable for protecting surfaces subjected to contact wear at high temperatures, such as surfaces of an assembly comprising high-temperature components of gas turbine engines. The components have surfaces in wear contact with each other. One of the surfaces has a wear-resistant coating system thereon so as to be in wear contact with the surface of the other component. The wear-resistant coating system contains alternating layers of TiAlN and CrN. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160349 | MULTI-MODE HANDS FREE AUTOMATIC FAUCET - A faucet includes a proximity sensor, a logical control, a handle, a spout, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout and the handle. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160350 | MINIATURE HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT - A miniature hydroelectric power plant has a storage tank and a penstock for the flow of the water toward a recovery tank. A turbine is connected to a power generator and arranged in the penstock. The water with which the storage tank is supplied is fed from the recovery tank using a wheel provided with containers. The wheel is rigidly connected to a driving device engaging with a driving means. The miniature power plant is characterized in that the driving means is actuated by a self-contained and ecological source. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160351 | Device and Method for Recovering Moisture in the Atmosphere - The invention relates to a device for recovering moisture present in the atmosphere. The device comprises a collection structure with a water recovery surface which during use at least partly makes an angle with respect to the orientation of gravity. Further, the collection structure is detachably couplable to a reservoir for storing the recovered moisture. In addition, the collection structure is nestable. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160352 | Fluid waste containment - In one representative example, a portable containment apparatus includes a tank adapted to contain a liquid waste, an inlet through which the liquid waste is introduced into the tank, an outlet through which at least a portion of the contained liquid waste is expelled from the tank, a grinder pump operatively disposed within the tank and adapted to expel the portion of contained liquid waste from the tank, a heater affixed to the tank and adapted to transfer heat energy to the liquid waste contained within the tank, and an electrical distribution box adapted to be removably supported on an exterior surface of the tank. The electrical distribution box is adapted to be selectively stowed within the tank when removed from its supported position on the exterior surface of the tank. The apparatus also includes a receiver system adapted to receive the electrical box in its removably supported position on the exterior of the tank. The apparatus further includes a powder coating affixed to the exterior surface of the tank and to an interior surface of the tank. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160353 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS - A liquid processing apparatus includes at least one liquid processing unit for performing a liquid process on a substrate with a processing solution; supply pipes for supplying the processing solution into the at least one liquid processing unit; a housing accommodating a flow control member group provided on the supply pipes; and an upstream port and a downstream port detachably connected to the supply pipes located at an upstream side of the flow control member group and a downstream side of the flow control member group, respectably. Here, one end of the supply pipes is connected with the liquid processing unit and the other end thereof is extended to below the liquid processing unit and both the upstream and downstream ports are provided in the housing facing a main maintenance region located at a lateral side of the liquid processing apparatus. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160354 | CERAMIC VALVE CORE WITH COLD/HOT SEPARATION POINT SNAPPING FUNCTIONS - An improved ceramic valve core with snapping functions for the cold/hot separation point having a valve casing, rotary driving pedestal, brake valve stem, rotating axle, base and ceramic valve set. A protruding portion is formed onto one end of the rotating axle and protruded outside of the flanged tube of the rotary driving pedestal. An elastomeric snapping clip is assembled between the reducing circular frame of the valve casing and the flanged tube. A snapping flange is formed from the snapping clip, such that elastic clamping effect is generated when the protruding portion is mated with the snapping flange under the action of the rotary driving pedestal. An elastic locator is set correspondingly to the snapping clip such that the snapping clip can be assembled in a limited state. Minimized components are required to form the ceramic valve core, thus lowering the cost, improving the control and extending service life. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160355 | VALVE - The invention relates to a system comprising a rotary valve and an actuating device for the rotary valve. The invention further relates to a related flow system having a rotary valve. The flow system is in particular a micro-flow system. The system comprises at least two separate components, wherein the one component is a rotary valve comprising a hollow cylindrical mount ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160356 | Method For Providing A Circuit For Biological Liquid And Circuit Obtained - The method comprises the step of forming pipes ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160357 | VORTEX RING GENERATOR - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to a Vortex Ring Generator (VRG) that generates vortexes or rings of air that can be sent toward various targets to apply force to that target. In one example, a vortex ring generating system includes a first fuel source, a second fuel source, and a combustion chamber connected to each of the first and second fuel sources through respective fuel control valves. The system also includes a vortex cone connected to the combustion chamber, the cone structured to form vortex rings of air in response to fuel in the combustion chamber being ignited. A control unit controls at least some of the valves and an ignitor connected to the combustion chamber to control the generation of the vortex rings. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160358 | GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM - A fluorine gas generation system includes a plurality of fluorine gas supply systems and a controller. Each of the fluorine gas supply systems includes a fluorine gas generation apparatus. Each of the fluorine gas supply systems is connected to a CVD device group. The fluorine gas generation apparatus includes a fluorine gas generator and a buffer tank. An opening/closing valve is inserted through a piping. The other end of the piping is branched into a plurality of pipings. Each of the pipings is connected to CVD devices. Pipings in the adjacent fluorine gas supply systems are connected to each other via a piping. An opening/closing valve is inserted through each of the pipings. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160359 | End protector system for tubular goods - An end protector system for tubular goods including, but not necessarily limited to, drilling riser pipe. The end protector system utilizes lightweight substantially rigid, UV-stabilized molded plastic members that can quickly and easily cover box and pin end connections of drilling riser pipe, as well as ancillary conduit holes, bolt holes and/or other openings. The end protector system of the present invention can be used on tubular goods having an end connection flange, as well as those without an end connection flange, to block access to internal surfaces of the drilling riser components. The end protector system of the present invention further includes a retention system to ensure that individual end protectors remain in place during transportation and/or prolonged storage of such tubular goods. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160360 | Flexible fluid conduit - A process for producing a fluid conduit by forming a fluid delivery channel along the outer surface of a first elongate tubular body member. A second elongate tubular body having an inner circumference is fitted about the outer circumference of the first tubular body so as to seal the at least one fluid delivery channel on the outer surface of the first tubular body. A section of the fitted first and second tubular assembly is removed therefrom so as to define a fluid delivery channel in the form of a sealed fluid conduit. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160361 | Construction and Manufacturing of Long Tubes with Embedded Corrosion- and Wear-Resistant Coatings Applied Directly to the Interior Surfaces - The invention relates to the manufacture of protective coatings onto interior surface of long-length tubes or pipes having relatively small diameter, in order to prevent corrosion-, erosion-, or wear damage of said surface. The method for manufacturing a tube comprising an embedded corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant-coating, wherein the tube consists of an external tube layer, a bond layer, a corrosion- and wear-resistant coating, and an internal tube layer, includes: depositing the corrosion- and wear-resistant coating (CWRC) onto outer surface of the internal tube, depositing a bonding material onto CWRC, inserting the internal tube with deposited CWRC and bond material into the external tube to provide an embedded CWRC between external and internal tube layers, and bonding both tubes with the interior CWRC in one solid structure. A crack-healing compound or release compound is additionally deposited onto internal tube before CWRC, which is preferably alumina ceramic or hard thermal-sprayed alloy. CWRC can be multilayer coating that includes said internal tube embedded between CWRC layers. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160362 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING HYDRATE ADHESION - This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for gas hydrate mitigation in deep-sea drilling applications. In certain embodiments, hydrate-phobic surfaces are provided that ensure passive enhancement of flow assurance and prevention of catastrophic failures in deep-sea oil and gas operations. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160363 | HIGH MANGANESE CONTAINING STEELS FOR OIL, GAS AND PETROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS - Provided are high manganese containing ferrous based components and their use in oil, gas and/or petrochemical applications. In one form, the components include 5 to 40 wt % manganese, 0.01 to 3.0 wt % carbon and the balance iron. The components may optionally include one or more alloying elements chosen from chromium, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, niobium, copper, titanium, vanadium, nitrogen, boron and combinations thereof. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160364 | ELECTRIC POWER TOOL - An electric power tool “A” operates a working part | 2012-06-28 |
20120160365 | ANTIPERSPIRANT EMULSION PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING ANTIPERSPIRANT EMULSION PRODUCTS - Antiperspirant emulsion products and processes for forming antiperspirant emulsion products are provided. One process for making an antiperspirant emulsion product comprises the steps of heating and mixing water and an active antiperspirant compound to a first temperature to form a water phase. A hydrophobic carrier, a structurant, and cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone are heated and mixed to a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature to melt the structurant and form an oil phase. The oil phase is cooled and mixed to a third temperature. The water phase is gradually added to the oil phase to form an antiperspirant emulsion so that the water phase is present in an amount of from about 54 to about 89 wt. % and the oil phase is present in an amount of from about 11 to about 46 wt. % of the antiperspirant emulsion. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160366 | SEPARATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES INTO CHIRALLY ENRICHED FRACTIONS - A mixture of single-walled carbon nanotubes (“SWNTs”) is separated into fractions of enriched chirality by preparing an aqueous suspension of a mixture of SWNTs and a surfactant, injecting a portion of the suspension on a column of separation medium having a density gradient, and centrifuging the column. In some embodiments, salt is added prior to centrifugation. In other embodiments, the centrifugation is performed at a temperature below room temperature. Fractions separate as colored bands in the column. The diameter of the separated SWNTs decreases with increasing density along the gradient of the column. The colored bands can be withdrawn separately from the column. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR A RESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system are disclosed. An exemplary failure is a restriction in the vapor recovery system. In one detection system dispensing points may be flagged if it is determined that there has been a series of detected A/L ratios at the respective dispensing point below a first threshold. Further, an estimated ORVR penetration percentage may be determined for each dispensing point. In a second detection system an average A/L ratio for each dispensing point may be determined. The average A/L ratio may be an approximation of the average A/L ratio for non-ORVR transactions. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160368 | SHAPED CATALYST UNITS - A catalyst unit suitable for loading into a tube in a reactor includes a plurality of catalyst particles incorporated within a removable solid matrix, said unit in the form of an elongate body in which the particles are packed together such that the volume shrinkage upon removal of the removable matrix is ≦20%. The catalyst particles preferably comprise one or more metals selected from the group consisting of Fe and Co in oxidic or reduced form. The units are particularly suitable for loading catalyst into tubes in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160369 | Vent and drain - The Vent & Drain provides an improved funnel with a built-in air vent. The invention includes a small air vent along one entire side of the funnel. The included air vent provides an escape for air during pouring which creates a smoother flow of the liquid. The improved flow will prevent liquid from erupting, stop splashes, spills, and or bubbling which will shorten the time it would normally take to pour a liquid. The Vent & Drain also promotes a cleaner environment due to less spillage of liquid. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160370 | TABLET SUPPLY APPARATUS - A tablet supply apparatus including a main body having a case accommodating unit at the upper portion thereof, plural tablet cases provided in the case accommodating unit, each of the tablet cases having tablets accommodated therein, a hopper provided at the lower side of the tablet case in the main body, a nozzle for filling tablets received by the hopper into a container, the nozzle comprising a passage through which tables drop, a shutter which is freely opened and closed so as to allow or prohibit passage of dropping tablets through the nozzle, and a sensor for detecting passage of the tablets dropping through the passage at an upper side of the shutter. Furthermore, a tablet feeder for adding deficient tablets to the hopper comprises plural cells for accommodating tablets and an endless belt on which the cells are arranged on a line side by side. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160371 | Flail Chain for Use in Debarking Trees - A link for debarking trees comprising at least two linear sides, each linear side having an outer surface, an inner surface and a diameter; and at least two opposing deformed sides, each deformed side having an outer surface, an inner surface, an undeformed diameter, and a deformation having a diameter different than the undeformed diameter; the at least two opposing deformed sides connected to the at least two linear sides through convex corner sections, such that the inner surfaces of the at least two opposing deformed sides and the inner surfaces of the at least two linear sides together form an interior space. Multiple links may be arranged into a chain and the chain may be used in a flailing apparatus. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160372 | SURFACE CONDITIONING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SURFACE CONDITIONING METHOD - A surface conditioning composition for use in surface conditioning of a metal prior to being subjected to a phosphate-based chemical conversion treatment, in which the surface conditioning composition has a pH of 3 to 12, and includes at least one kind of zinc compound particles selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide particles, zinc hydroxide particles, and basic zinc carbonate particles; phosphoric acid and/or condensed phosphoric acid; and an amine compound having a specific structure and in which the zinc compound particles are dispersed and stabilized by the phosphoric acid and/or condensed phosphoric acid, and the amine compound. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160373 | FORGING HEAT RESISTANT STEEL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, FORGED PARTS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A forging heat resistant steel of an embodiment contains in percent by mass C: 0.05-0.2, Si: 0.01-0.1, Mn: 0.01-0.15, Ni: 0.05-1, Cr: 8 or more and less than 10, Mo: 0.05-1, V: 0.05-0.3, Co: 1-5, W: 1-2.2, N: 0.01 or more and less than 0.015, Nb: 0.01-0.15, B: 0.003-0.03, and a remainder comprising Fe and unavoidable impurities. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160374 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY COMPONENT AND SURFACE TREATING METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to a surface treating method for making an amorphous alloy component. The surface treatment method includes the following steps: an amorphous alloy sheet is provided; the amorphous alloy sheet is fixed into a dry blast machine; and the surface of the amorphous alloy sheet is treated by sandblasting. In the sandblasting step, air pressure is controlled to be in a range from about 1.5 gf/cm | 2012-06-28 |
20120160375 | HEAT TREATING AND BRAZING OF AN OBJECT - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique method for brazing an assembly. Another embodiment is a unique method of heat treating an object. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for heat treating and/or brazing. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160376 | HEAT RESISTANT CAST STEEL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, CAST PARTS OF STEAM TURBINE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CAST PARTS OF STEAM TURBINE - A heat resistant cast steel of an embodiment contains in percent by mass C: 0.05-0.15, Si: 0.03-0.2, Mn: 0.1-1.5, Ni: 0.1-1, Cr: 8-10.5, Mo: 0.2-1.5, V: 0.1-0.3, Co: 0.1-5, W: 0.1-5, N: 0.005-0.03, Nb: 0.01-0.2, B: 0.002-0.015, Ti: 0.01-0.1, and a remainder comprising Fe and unavoidable impurities. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160377 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A MICROALLOYED STEEL, IN PARTICULAR A PIPE STEEL - The invention relates to a method of making microalloyed steel, in particular a pipe steel, wherein a cast slab ( | 2012-06-28 |
20120160378 | PREPARATION METHOD OF NANOCRYSTALLINE TITANIUM ALLOY AT LOW STRAIN - Provided is a method of preparing a nanocrystalline titanium alloy at low strain to have better strength. The present invention is characterized in that an initial microstructure is induced as martensites having a fine layered structure, and then a nanocrystalline titanium alloy is prepared at low strain by optimizing process variables through observation of the effects of strain, strain rate, and deformation temperature on the changes in the microstructure. | 2012-06-28 |
20120160379 | GAS-GENERATING PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS - The subject of the present invention is a pyrotechnic gas-generating product, the composition of which comprises: | 2012-06-28 |
20120160380 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE - A motorcycle tire | 2012-06-28 |