28th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100175662 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic control unit ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175663 | CONTROL UNIT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR TORQUE-DEMAND-TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - When a fuel-supply cutoff condition is satisfied (“YES” in S | 2010-07-15 |
20100175664 | COLD START ENGINE CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control module includes a spark control module, an engine speed module, a residual determination module, and a metric determination module. The spark control module actuates spark plugs based on a commanded spark timing. The engine speed module determines a desired engine speed based on an engine temperature and a period of time an engine is in operation after a cold start. The residual determination module determines a desired spark timing based on the desired engine speed, and determines a residual spark timing based on a difference between the commanded spark timing and the desired spark timing. The metric determination module detects a spark timing fault based on the residual spark timing and a predetermined spark timing range. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175665 | FUEL INJECTOR - The invention relates to a fuel injector, in particular a common rail injector, for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector has a multi-part injection valve element, which is adjustable between a closing position and an opening position and includes a first part and at least one second part that is adjustable relative to the first part. The first and second parts are coupled to one another via a hydraulic coupler volume. According to the invention, it is provided that the first part is guided in the second part, or the second part is guided in the first part, and that the coupler volume communicates with an injector volume via at least one throttle arrangement. The throttle arrangement is embodied such that the volumetric through flow increases only disproportionately little with an increasing pressure difference between the coupler volume and the injector volume. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175666 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS - On aspect according to the present invention includes a fuel supply system including a backflow preventing device provided in a fuel supply path communicating between a fuel pump and a fuel injecting valve device of an engine. The backflow preventing device can prevent backflow of the fuel from the fuel injecting valve device, so that a pressure of the fuel between the backflow preventing device and the fuel injecting valve device can maintained after stopping the fuel pump. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175667 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH INJECTOR ISOLATOR RING - A fuel injection system for internal combustion engine includes an injector mounted within a pocket formed in the cylinder head, and an isolator which defines a radial clearance gap with the injector pocket. The isolator expands radially outwardly into a clearance gap in response to axially directed force imposed upon the isolator by the injector, so that a dual rate force/displacement effect is achieved by the isolator. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175668 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH INJECTOR ISOLATOR - A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine includes a fuel injector pocket, formed within a cylinder head, for housing an injector which sprays fuel into a combustion chamber defined by the cylinder head and a piston crown. The injector is mounted with an isolator which is loaded at a lower, elastic rate during lower power operation, with the elastic load element being stacked solid and subject to higher rate column loading during high power operation of the engine and injection system. The isolator controls unwanted injector ticking noise, while protecting the integrity of the injector's tip seal. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175669 | METHOD OF POLING FERROELECTRIC MATERIALS - A method of poling a ferroelectric sample suitable for use in a fuel injector of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising providing a ferroelectric sample having a stack of ferroelectric layers, wherein adjacent layers are separated by internal electrodes, forming a first group and a second group of electrodes; applying a multiaxial pressure to the ferroelectric sample; reducing the bonding strength between each pair of adjacent ferroelectric layers and internal electrodes; and generating a first electric field between the first and second group of electrodes to pole each ferroelectric layer in a first poling direction. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175670 | Reducing variations in close coupled post injections in a fuel injector and fuel system using same - An electrically controlled fuel injector includes an armature that is movable between a first armature position and a second armature position inside an armature cavity containing fuel. By reducing the size of the armature cavity to a squish film drag gap, the armature experiences a squish film drag phenomenon when the armature moves from the first armature position to the second armature position reducing the armature travel speed but also reducing the settling time of the armature after an injection event. By reducing the armature travel speed; the armature experiences a reduction in magnitude of armature bounce allowing the armature to settle down quicker and produce minimum controllable injection events with shorter dwell times than predecessor fuel injectors, especially for close coupled post injection events. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175671 | Method and Device for Improving a Recirculation of Exhaust Gas in an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and apparatus for improving recirculation of exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine having an exhaust-gas turbocharger, in particular in a diesel engine, determines operation parameters of the engine in order to determine exhaust gas pressures, supplies compressed air in a controlled manner based on the exhaust gas pressures in order to generate a vacuum in a supply section of a gas supply device, thereby inducting a partial quantity of exhaust gas from the engine into the supply section using the vacuum, and recirculates the partial quantity of exhaust gas into the engine via an induction line connected to the gas supply device. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175672 | System and Method for Facilitating Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition - A method of transitioning between homogeneous charge compression ignition and spark ignition in a combustion chamber of an engine that is configured for homogeneous charge compression ignition under at least some engine operating conditions and for spark ignition under at least some engine operating conditions, the method comprising heating contents of the combustion chamber with a glow plug prior to transitioning between homogeneous charge compression ignition and spark ignition. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175673 | 2-valve, 2-plug, 2-intake lean burn engine wtih squish flow with about 2/3 the combustion chamber under the exhaust valve - An ignition-engine system for internal combustion engines having two-valves per cylinder ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175674 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE EGR AND THE THROTTLE VALVES IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method and system are provided for controlling a throttle valve and an EGR valve in internal combustion engine. The method includes, but is not limited to the steps of measuring an actual fresh mass air flow value entering the engine, determining an exhaust oxygen concentration set point ([O | 2010-07-15 |
20100175675 | Compound bow with draw string release arrow clamp - A compound archery bow having an arrow holder that holds an arrow ready to be drawn and fired, the holder including an arrow gripper to engage and hold an inserted arrow shaft; an arrow gripper actuator biased out of driving engagement with the arrow grippers and actuated by release of a drawn pull length of the arrow string to engage the arrow shaft grippers of the arrow gripper upon firing of an arrow by release of the arrow and the pull length of the bow string and a cam secured to the vertical length of the bow string and movable upon drawing of the pull length of the bow string to be positioned from the arrow gripper; and to be rapidly moved upwardly following release of the pulled pull length of the bow string and to engage and raise the actuator arm to allow the biasing springs of the arrow gripper to move the arrow grippers to return to the arrow gripping position, and with the actuator arm raised by the cam until the arrow has passed through the arrow shaft grippers and then releasing from the upwardly traveling cam to move the cam back to a position located beneath the actuator arm. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175676 | CUTTING OR SAWING MACHINE - A rotatable cutting tool unit of a tool assembly for a cutting machine that is used in conjunction with an associated method of cutting provides several novel aspects. The tool arrangement, which includes two tool units, includes first and second disk-shaped tools rotatable about an axis. The tools define maximum tool arrangement boundaries along the axis. A driving arrangement, at an axial location between the first and second tools, supports the first and second tools for rotation and transfers driving force. A radially outer periphery of the driving arrangement is at a radius less than a radius of a peripheral cutting edge portion of the first tool and less than a radius of a peripheral cutting edge portion of the second tool. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175677 | Diamond wire saw - A diamond wire saw with an improved structure is provided. The diamond wire saw is capable of cutting operation along curved paths with small radii of curvature. In addition, the diamond wire saw is configured to prevent a diamond particle layer covering a surface thereof from flaking off. Thus, the diamond wire saw has improved durability and enhanced sharpness as well as low production cost. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175678 | BUILT-IN COOKING APPLIANCE - A built-in cooking appliance is provided. The built-in cooking appliance includes a body frame of a main body, a heating body, a top plate, a cabinet, a support in a contact space between the cabinet and the top plate, and a plurality of channels provided in the support. The top plate is disposed in an upper portion of the body frame to support a dishware to be heated. The cabinet supports the top plate. The plurality of holes are provided in the support to discharge air flowing out from the body frame. A size of each of the channels is small enough to prevent flow of water while allowing flow of air. Accordingly, cooling efficiency, safety and convenience of the built-in cooking appliance in using and cleaning it can be improved. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175679 | Hot-Air Furnace Module and Hot-Air Furnace - The invention relates to a hot-air furnace module having a furnace space, which is at least partially delimited by walls and is assigned an air-delivery device for producing an airstream and a heat-transfer device for heating the airstream. According to the invention, an incoming-air channel is provided, which is formed between the air-feed device and the furnace space for guiding the airstream delivered by the air-feed device and which is provided with first and second throttle means, which are arranged at a distance from one another in the direction of flow and are intended to even out the airstream before it flows through the furnace space. Furthermore, according to the invention a hot-air furnace is formed from hot-air furnace modules which are rotated through 180 degrees with respect to one another and are in communication with one another. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175680 | Sealing Device For An Oven Door - The present device relates to a sealing device for an oven door. A groove or channel ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175681 | MAGNETIC SAFETY FEATURE FOR COOKWARE AND COOKING STOVES - Methods and devices for securing the bottom of an item of cookware to the burner of a stove top by use of magnetism. The magnet(s) may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The cookware may comprise a permanent magnet disposed on or in the base of the cookware. The burner comprises a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The magnetic material may be in the grate of the cook top, in the electric coil of an electric burner, in the surface of a vitroceramic or smooth-top stove top, or other component of the cook top in close proximity to the bottom of the cookware when it is on the cooking surface. The magnetic source prevents the cookware from being accidentally knocked off the cook top. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175682 | BARBECUE AND BARBECUE COMPONENTS - The present invention provides a barbecue ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175683 | HIGH EFFICIENCY BURNER - A gas burner for an appliance includes a base and a cover. The base includes a wall peripherally formed about the base. The wall includes a plurality of slits extending through the wall and downwardly from a top of the wall. A cover is configured to be placed on the base and form a chamber in fluid communication with a gas conduit. The cover is configured to bound the slits to define a plurality of ports for releasing combustible gas exteriorly of the gas burner. The ports include an entry section near the inner surface and an exit section near the outer surface. Each of the slits includes a floor that is curved upwards from the entry section to the exit section. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175684 | Decorative fireplace system and apparatus - A decorative fireplace system configurable for display interchangeable decorative panels to enhance the visual appearance of the interior and exterior portions of an already existing fireplace. Each decorative panel is positioned so that all viewable regions of the decorative panel cover any imperfections seen from the exterior of the fireplace. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175685 | Advanced Tracking Concentrator Employing Rotating Input Arrangement and Method - Solar concentrators are arranged in an array to define an input aperture such that the solar collector is positionable to face the input aperture of the concentrators skyward. An input axis of rotation extends through the aperture in the skyward direction, and a focus region is smaller than the aperture. Each concentrator includes at least one optical arrangement that is supported for rotation about the input axis for tracking the sun within a predetermined range of positions of the sun using no more than the rotation of the optical arrangement around the input axis. An optical concentrator is described in which a receiving direction extends at an acute angle from an optical axis and in one azimuthal direction outward from the optical axis such that a component of the concentrator is rotatable about the optical axis for alignment to receive input light. A previously unknown inverted off-axis lens is described. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175686 | Solar Energy Collector - A device for collecting solar energy is disclosed. The collector includes a collecting structure, a reflecting structure and a motor. The collecting structure is composed of a mounting frame and a plurality of collecting panels disposed around the mounting frame. The reflecting structure is composed of a stand and a reflecting board supported by the stand. The motor rotates the collector or reflector for tracingly reflecting sunbeams and collecting solar energy with mobility. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175687 | Catalyzed hot gas heating system for concentrated solar power generation systems - A solar power generation system includes a fluid housing, a solar collector, and a heating system. The fluid housing contains a heat transfer medium. The solar collector concentrates solar energy onto the heat transfer medium. The heating system includes at least one gas tank containing a gas and fluidically connected to a first catalyst. The first catalyst is configured to catalyze gas from the gas tank to create hot gas. The heating system also includes a first hot gas pipe fluidically connected to the first catalyst and positioned with respect to the fluid housing such that hot gas flowing through the first hot gas pipe comes into thermal contact with the heat transfer medium within the fluid housing. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175688 | A LIGHT ABSORBER DEVICE - The present invention relates to a light absorbing device which comprises an transparent outer material layer, a space through which air is circulated and heated by light radiation passing through the outer the material layer, a radiation absorbing material layer, and an element which is adapted to divide the space in at least a first subspace, which comprises a first opening, and a second subspace, which comprises a second opening. The air is adapted to flow along a path having an extension from the first opening to the second opening. The path comprises flow resistance reducing means in at least one portion of the space which is adapted to reduce the flow resistance for the gaseous medium when it is guided through said portion of the space. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175689 | Catalyzed hot gas heating system for pipes - A heating system for heating a fluid pipe in an industrial process system includes at least one gas tank fluidically connected to a first catalyst via a gas supply pipe. A first pipe heating zone is fluidically connected to the first catalyst via a first hot gas pipe. The first pipe heating zone has at least one passage extending along a first portion of the fluid pipe, in thermal contact with the fluid pipe. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175690 | Method and System for Hydrolytic Saccharification of a Cellulosic Biomass - A method and system for hydrolyzing cellulose and/or hemicellulose contained in a biomass into monosaccharides and oligosaccharides by using high-temperature and high-pressure water in a subcritical condition is provided. In hydrolyzing cellulose or hemicellulose into saccharides by using high-temperature and high-pressure water in a subcritical condition, a large amount of slurry is cooled into a condition below the subcritical condition by subjecting the slurry contained in a pressure vessel under a high-temperature and high-pressure condition to flash evaporation in a pressure vessel charged with a slurry of a cellulosic biomass and heated halfway. It is possible to prevent saccharides from degrading into organic acids and to save energy by recovery of thermal energy. The cellulosic biomass is charged into a water-permeable vessel and then the water-permeable vessel is encapsulated into the pressure vessel together with water. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175691 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING CELLULOSE ACETATE ESTER WASTE - A process for recycling cellulose acetate ester waste comprising the steps of: providing a reactor, adding cellulose acetate ester waste and a hydrolyzing agent to the reactor to create an agent/waste mixture followed by hydrolyzing the cellulose acetate ester waste by agitating and heating the agent/waste mixture for a period of time to create a hydrolyzed mixture. The hydrolyzing agent is then distilled and/or separated from the hydrolyzed mixture followed by separating and removing solid material from the hydrolyzed mixture to create a water soluble product stream which includes monosaccharides, polysaccharides, partially hydrolyzed cellulose, acetic acid, or combinations thereof. The water soluble product stream is then collected. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175692 | FORWARD METERING VALVE - A dose metering inhaler for administration via a liquid phase uses a rotating metering element that transports the metered dose from the pressurized canister to the mouthpiece. The metering is improved in that there is an efficient protection against penetration of outside air, and in that the counting of the doses is improved by preventing backwards rotation of the rotating metering element. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175693 | PULMONARY OCCLUSAL STENT DELIVERY CATHETER, LOADING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - Methods, systems and devices are provided for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desired. The methods are minimally invasive with instruments being introduced through the mouth (endotracheally) and rely on isolating the target lung tissue segment from other regions of the lung and occluding various lung passageways with the use of occlusal stents. The occlusal stents are delivered with the use of an occlusal stent delivery system which is loaded with the occlusal stent with the use of an occlusal stent loading system. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175694 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE - The invention relates to a protective device such as a face mask. The device protects the user from infection and may simultaneously immunise the user against future infection. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175695 | AUXILIARY GAS MIXING IN AN ANESTHESIA SYSTEM - An anesthesia system includes a main output and an auxiliary output. The main output and the auxiliary output are configured to operate independently of each other. The main output may provide a first mixture of gases and an anesthetic agent to a patient. The auxiliary output may provide a second mixture of gases to the patient. A user may selectively mix oxygen and at least one other gas such that the second mixture of gases is provided to the auxiliary output at a desired flow rate and such that the second mixture of gases includes a desired oxygen percentage level. The second mixture of gases provided through the auxiliary output is prevented from flowing back into the anesthesia system to reduce or prevent contamination of the gases provided through the main output. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175696 | Medicine sprayer - A body section | 2010-07-15 |
20100175697 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE - A fluid dispenser device comprising a body ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175698 | CAPSULE - A capsule for a powder has a body which is provided with an internal chamber to hold the powder and first and second openings to an exterior environment. The body is adapted to be displaced from a filling state, in which the first and second openings are placed in fluid communication with one another through the internal chamber thereby enabling an airflow to be created through the body from the second opening to the first opening which is able to entrain powder in the exterior environment into the internal chamber for filling thereof, to a sealing state in which the internal chamber is sealed from the exterior environment so as to retain the powder held therein. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175699 | RESPIRATORY SENSOR - A sensor assembly for monitoring the respiration pattern of a subject is disclosed, the sensor comprising a sensor element for exposing to a gas stream exhaled by the subject comprising a first electrode, a second electrode and an active layer extending between the first and second electrodes to provide an electrical path therebetween, the sensor element being responsive to the concentration of water vapour in the gas stream exhaled by the subject, whereby the conductivity of the path between the electrodes varies in response to changes in the concentration of water vapour; a processor for determining the pattern of respiration of the subject; and means for displaying information relating to the determined respiration pattern to a user. The sensor assembly is particular suitable for measuring the respiration rate and/or depth of respiration of the subject. The sensor and method find particular application in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175700 | Surgical Drape and Method of Use - A surgical drape includes a sheet with a shoulder portion, a body portion and a pull tab. The shoulder portion is folded longitudinally in half to form a container such that the transverse edges of the container are sealed and the body portion is folded transversely in half and rolled into a tight drape roll which is disposed and removably secured within the container. In use, the container is removably attached to a surface of an operating table such that a portion of a patient can be placed upon the container. The tight drape roll and the pull tab are configured such that when a patient is placed upon the container, the tight drape roll can be easily unfurled by pulling on the pull tab to form a relatively flat drape surface. In another embodiment, a waste bag is removably disposed on the container. In yet another embodiment, a fluid collection and drainage pouch is removably disposed on and integrated into the body portion. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175701 | MODULAR INTERFACES AND DRIVE ACTUATION THROUGH BARRIER - The invention relates generally to robotically controlled systems, such as medical robotic systems. In one variation, a robotic catheter system is configured with a sterile barrier capable for transmitting a rotary force from a drive system on one side of the barrier to surgical tool on the other side of the sterile barrier for performing minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Modularized drive systems for robotics arc also disclosed herein. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175702 | PATIENT HARNESS SYSTEM FOR AN EMERGENCY COT - A patient harness system for an emergency cot comprising a chest strap restraint, a thigh strap restraint, and a harness restraint having a shoulder harness and pelvis restraint is disclosed. The harness restraint is mountable to the emergency cot via a plurality of quick release restraint buckles. A method of securing a patient to the emergency cot using the patient harness system is also disclosed. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175703 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR IMPREGNATING SOLID ADSORBENT PARTICLES INTO SHAPED MIRCO-CAVITY FIBERS - A process of impregnating fine adsorbent particles such as carbon dust or APS silica gel powder into the micro-cavities of shaped fibers comprises the steps of continuously conveying shaped fibers with micro-cavities to a reservoir of the fine adsorbent particles. The fibers pass through the reservoir to thereby produce relative motion between the fibers and the particles. Additionally, impact forces are created between the shaped fibers and the fine particles to assist in impregnating the particles into the micro-cavities of the fibers. Any excess particles are removed from the fibers outside the reservoir, and subsequently the shaped fibers impregnated with fine adsorbent particles are collected for later use in filter applications such as cigarette filter and air filter applications, for example. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175704 | Device for applying a product - A device for applying a product may comprise a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to the first portion so as to selectively place the device in one of a closed position and an open position. The first portion and the second portion may define a substantially closed reservoir when the device is in the closed position. The device may further comprise an application member. The application member may be at least partially compressible and configured such that, when the device is in the closed position, the application member is at least partially compressed inside the substantially closed reservoir and, when the device is moved from the closed position to the open position, the application member becomes substantially uncompressed. The application member may be configured so that when the application member is uncompressed, the application member is capable of being loaded with substantially all of an amount of product that the device is capable of containing. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175705 | PROCESS FOR LIGHTENING OR LIGHTENING DIRECT DYEING OR OXIDATION DYEING IN THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST ONE ORGANIC AMINE AND AT LEAST ONE INORGANIC BASE, AND DEVICE THEREFOR - Provided is a process for lightening or dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair, in the presence of an oxidizing agent, wherein the following are applied to the keratin fibers:
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20100175706 | PROCESS FOR DYEING OR LIGHTEN HUMAN KERATIN FIBERS USING AN ANHYDROUS COMPOSITION AND A MONOETHYANOLAMINE/BASIC AMINO ACID MIXTURE, AND SUITABLE DEVICE THEREFOR - Provided is a process for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers: a) at least one anhydrous composition (A) comprising at least one fatty substance and at least one surfactant; b) at least one composition (B) comprising monoethanolamine and at least one basic amino acid; and c) at least one composition (C) comprising at least one oxidizing agent; provided that when the process is a dyeing process, the at least one anhydrous composition (A) is free from organic amines and the at least one composition (B) comprises at least one oxidation dye and/or at least one direct dye fiber Also provided is a multi-compartment device comprising: a first compartment comprising at least one an anhydrous composition (A) comprising at least one fatty substance and at least one surfactant; a second compartment comprising at least composition (B) comprising monoethanolamine and at least one basic amino acid; and a third compartment comprising at least one composition (C) comprising at least one oxidizing agent. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175707 | Powered mascara applicator background of the invention - What is disclosed is an electric motor powered mascara applicator brush. The mascara applicator brush comprises a cylindrical container and provides for two components of rotation of the brush and more even distribution of the mascara around the eyelashes. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175708 | MASCARA BRUSH - The present invention provides a mascara brush, which is manufactured through a double injection molding process, thus reducing production costs and enhancing workability and productivity. The mascara brush of the present invention includes a bristle part ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175709 | HAIR RING - A hair ring includes an arcuate body having a plurality of bendable sections and a plurality of spaced sections. Each bendable portion is intermediate two of the spaced sections adjacent to each other and has a thickness smaller than that of the spaced sections. The body further includes two ends each having a string coupling portion. A string is coupled to the string coupling portions. When the hair ring is worn on a head of a user, the body is bendable at the bendable portions according to an outline of the head of the user, and the string holds the hair at a rear of the head of the user. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175710 | HAIR CLIP - A hair clip includes first and second coupling members. An engaging member and a guide member are provided on an inner face of the second clamping member. A spacing between the guide member and the first section of the engaging member is equal to a width of a coupling portion on an end of the first clamping member. The guide member includes an inclined surface having increasing spacings to the engaging member toward a top of the guide member. When the first clamping member is moved to a closed position, a lateral side of the coupling portion abuts against and slides along the inclined surface into a space defined by the engaging member, and the coupling portion is received between the engaging member and the guide member. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175711 | Method of cleaning contact lenses via sonication - A process for cleaning all types of contact lenses by placing each contact lens in individual compartments of a liquid impermeable lens storage container filled with an aqueous medium such as sterile saline or sterile lens cleaning solution, floating the liquid impermeable storage container in an ultrasonic device operating at a frequency of 50-60 Hz and a wattage of 20-117 watts. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175712 | SHOWERHEAD CLEANING RACK AND AN ULTRASONICCLEANING METHOD THEREFOR - A showerhead cleaning rack is disclosed. The showerhead cleaning rack includes a frame and a support body, wherein the support body is located and connected with the frame. The support body has a plurality of positioning parts. The positioning parts are used for holding the showerhead. The showerhead cleaning rack is used in an ultrasonic cleaning trough. By utilizing the oscillation of the ultrasonic wave generated in the ultrasonic cleaning trough, the pollutants on the showerhead is cleaned. An ultrasonic cleaning method with the showerhead cleaning rack is also provided. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175713 | METHOD OF CLEANING PLASMA-TREATING APPARATUS, PLASMA-TREATING APPARATUS WHERE THE CLEANING METHOD IS PRACTICED, AND MEMORY MEDIUM MEMORIZING PROGRAM EXECUTING THE CLEANING METHOD - A method of cleaning a plasma processing apparatus for processing a target in a process container, which is vacuum-evacuatable, using plasma, includes performing a first cleaning process by supplying a cleaning gas into the process container to generate plasma and maintaining the pressure in the process container at a first pressure, and performing a second cleaning process by supplying a cleaning gas into the process container to generate plasma and maintaining the pressure in the process container at a second pressure that is higher than the first pressure. Accordingly, the plasma processing apparatus can be efficiently and rapidly cleaned without damaging at least one of the group consisting of inner surfaces of the process container and members in the process container. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175714 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus and a substrate processing method, with which a resist can be removed satisfactorily from the substrate and a processing solution used for removing the resist can be recycled, are provided. The substrate processing apparatus includes: a substrate holding means holding a substrate; a peroxosulfuric acid generating means generating a peroxosulfuric acid using sulfuric acid; a mixing means mixing the peroxosulfuric acid generated by the peroxosulfuric acid generating means and sulfuric acid of higher temperature and higher concentration than the sulfuric acid used in the peroxosulfuric acid generating means; and a discharging means discharging, toward the substrate held by the substrate holding means, the mixed solution of the peroxosulfuric acid and the sulfuric acid mixed by the mixing means as a processing solution for removing a resist from the substrate. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175715 | Combinatorial Approach to the Development of Cleaning Formulations For Wet Removal of High Dose Implant Photoresist - Embodiments of the current invention describe a cleaning solution for the removal of high dose implanted photoresist, along with methods of applying the cleaning solution to remove the high dose implanted photoresist and combinatorially developing the cleaning solution. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175716 | Cleaning Member, Delivery Member with Cleaning Function, and Method of Cleaning Substrate Processing Apparatus - Provided is a cleaning member, which is capable of removing minute foreign matter, preferably foreign matter of a submicron level simply, exactly, and sufficiently, without contaminating a cleaning site. Further provided is a delivery member with a cleaning function having the cleaning member and a method of cleaning a substrate processing apparatus using the delivery member with a cleaning function. The cleaning member of the present invention includes a cleaning layer having a plurality of protrusions of a columnar structure on the surface, in which an aspect ratio of the protrusions of a columnar structure is 5 or more. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175717 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE CYLINDERS OF PRINTING MACHINES OF THE CONTINUOUS TYPE - The method for cleaning the cylinders (C | 2010-07-15 |
20100175718 | APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WASHING FLUID LEVEL IN A DISHWASHER - A method and associated device and appliance for controlling a washing fluid level in a dishwashing appliance are provided. A sump assembly of a dishwashing appliance is filled with washing fluid to a predetermined fluid level determined by a fluid level sensing device directly engaged with the sump assembly. The sump assembly is operably engaged with a tub portion at a lower end thereof. Washing fluid is circulated between the sump assembly and the tub portion. After circulating the washing fluid, an operational fluid level within the sump assembly is determined by the fluid level sensing device. When the operational fluid level differs from the predetermined fluid level by more than a threshold level, one of a washing fluid drain valve and a washing fluid fill valve is actuated to substantially restore the washing fluid to the predetermined fluid level. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175719 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF DISHWASHER APPLIANCE - A dishwasher is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current cost of supplied energy. The controller operates the dishwasher in one of a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the dishwasher in the energy savings mode. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175720 | CLEANING AGENT AND PROCESS FOR CLEANING RESIN-MOLDING MACHINE USING THE SAME - The present invention has an object to provide a cleaning agent that has excellent cleaning properties and replacement properties and can further improve the workability during the cleaning of a resin-molding machine, a process for cleaning a resin-molding machine using the same, and the like. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175721 | METHOD OF CLEANING A HUMAN-INTERFACE CLEANING DEVICE - A method of cleaning a human-interface cleaning device commonly used for the treatment of sleep apnea. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175722 | ENHANCED COAT BOWL WASH: COATER TRACKS/WORKCELLS - A cleaning system which can be integrated into a coater track system for use in the production of semiconductor devices and methods for its use are provided. The cleaning system can include a series of nozzles having assorted configurations and features which provide uniform and efficient rinsing of excess material. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175723 | WASHING APPARATUS FOR WASHING A HEAD PORTION OF A DEPILATION APPARATUS - In a washing apparatus for washing a head portion of a depilation apparatus, it enables to increase design freedom of pipe arrangement from an overflow prevention unit to a washing fluid tank and to downsize the apparatus by effectively utilizing a space below the overflow prevention unit. A tray for holding a head portion of the electric shaver and an overflow preventing unit to maintain fluid level of the washing fluid in the tray at a predetermined level are integrally formed to adjoin each other via a partition wall in an anteroposterior direction of the washing apparatus. A bottom face of the overflow prevention unit is inclined downward in a widthwise direction of the washing apparatus, and an outlet is provided on a side wall in the widthwise direction in a deepest portion of the overflow prevention unit. A second exhausting path for exhausting the washing fluid from the outlet of the overflow preventing unit is arranged along a side wall of the tray. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175724 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING OXIDIZED OR CORRODED COMPONENTS IN THE PRESENCE OF A HALOGENOUS GAS MIXTURE - A device for cleaning oxidized or corroded components ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175725 | SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION KIT FOR INNER CONTAINERS OF DISHWASHERS - A method for connecting at least two components that are made of the same material or a different material at least in connection regions of the two components. The two components are provided with at least one interface to connect the same materials or the different materials, and the two components are brought together and connected. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175726 | HUMAN INTERFACE CLEANING DEVICE - A human-interface cleaning device for cleaning human-interface devices commonly used for the treatment sleep apnea. The cleaning device has a solvent-receiving end which connects to a solvent-delivery source such as a faucet or shower head. At the opposite end of the cleaning device is a funnel-like shaped solvent-discharge end which is tapered at its distal end and adapted to easily friction-fit into any receiving aperture of most human-interface devices. The inner chamber of the device has one or more fins each having an angled flap at their ends. As so connected to a solvent-delivery source and to a human-interface device, the cleaning device will enhance the force of the solvent being delivered through the cleaning device and more easily and effectively clean the human-interface device to which attached. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175727 | Washing machine - An automatic washing machine includes a remaining water discharging passage to drain remaining water from a pump case by connecting a drain line with an inner part of the pump case. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175728 | Hiking Stick - A hiking stick including a first section, which includes: a first shaft and a male joining piece attached to the shaft, and extending away from the shaft. The male joining piece has an uncut portion and a beveled portion. The bevel is formed by a plane cut at the end of the joining piece at an angle with a long the axis of the hiking stick. A second section includes a second shaft having a hollow end configured for receiving the male joining piece, such that an inner wall of the end of the second shaft has a radial cross section which is narrower than a radial cross section of the widest portion of the male joining piece. The male joining piece is configured for being inserted into the end of the second section, and for being radially compressed by the end of the second section. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175729 | FOLDABLE DURABLE PRODUCT, SUCH AS A PATIENT AID DEVICE OR WALKER, AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A method of manufacturing a patient aid device, such as a walker (W), includes the steps of molding a polymer or plastic connector ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175730 | MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A mobility assistance device is disclosed including a support member having an aperture formed therein. A generally arcuate foot depends from the support member for contacting a support surface such as a floor or the ground. The foot includes a pair of spaced apart ground engaging rocker members and a ground engaging cross-member interposed therebetween. An elongate hollow member is provided having one end coupled to the ground engaging cross-member and extending through the aperture formed in the support member. A shaft having a handle formed at one end thereof is removably received within the elongate hollow member. The shaft and the handle are oriented in respect of the foot to facilitate a proper posture and a gait of a user, thereby maximizing a stability of the user. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175731 | WIND AND SAND BARRIER - A wind and sand barrier for shielding beach-goers and the like. The barrier comprises an elongated panel of flexible material that is supported a plurality of stakes extending through sleeves on the panel and then into the ground. Each stake is topped by an inverted dish-shaped handle to facilitate pushing the stakes into the ground with the user's hand. A plurality of slits are cut into the panel to define flaps for relieving wind pressure against the panel. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175732 | UMBRELLA HUB WITH CORD LOCK FEATURE - An umbrella hub is provided that is operative to engage an umbrella cord for maintaining an umbrella in an open position. The hub can comprise a hub body, an aperture, a passage section, and an engagement section. The hub body can comprise a series of projections extending outwardly from the hub body. The aperture can be formed in one of the projections of the hub body. The aperture can be configured to allow the cord to pass therethrough. Further, the passage section can be configured to allow the cord to pass freely therethrough. Finally, the engagement section can be configured to engage the cord to prevent upward movement of the cord relative to the hub body. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175733 | MACHINE COMPRISING A SOLAR HEAT SOURCE - The invention relates to a structure containing components for collecting, transferring and storing heat energy originating from solar energy, wherein said components are pre-coupled and mounted in the factory so as to form a compact machine that is ready to be installed and connected directly to the power grid at the installation location. The aforementioned components include solar collectors which transform solar energy into heated water and accumulators which form water containers for storing the energy collected by the solar panels and transmitting same to the next accumulator through a series of successive fluid circulation circuits which are actuated by respective electric pumps and provided with expansion reservoirs and vessels and valves for the operation thereof, which is controlled by a central solar heat source control system which is connected to a number of the above-mentioned electric pumps and to a solar sensor. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175734 | Thermoelectric nanowire and method of manufacturing the same - A thermoelectric nanowire and a method of manufacturing the same, in which an oxide layer and a thermoelectric material layer, both of which have different thermal expansion coefficients, are stacked on a substrate, and a single crystal thermoelectric nanowire is grown from a thermoelectric material using the compressive stress caused by the difference between the thermal expansion coefficients. The method includes preparing a substrate on which an oxide layer is formed, forming a plurality of nanoparticles, each of which includes aluminum (Al), silver (Ag), iron (Fe) or oxides thereof, on the oxide layer, forming a thermoelectric material thin film, which has thermoelectric properties, above the oxide layer so as to include the nanoparticles formed on the oxide layer, heat-treating the substrate having the thermoelectric material thin film to grow the thermoelectric nanowire containing the nanoparticles, and cooling the substrate at room temperature after the heat-treatment. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175735 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERTER - The present invention provides a thermoelectric material useful for a thermoelectric converter having excellent energy conversion efficiency, and a method for producing the thermoelectric material. The thermoelectric material comprising an oxide containing Ti, M, and O and the oxide is represented by Formula (1). | 2010-07-15 |
20100175736 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR PANELS FOR EMERGENCY TRAILER USE - A method for generating electricity from solar power to an air handling unit or an electrical system of an emergency trailer relying on a photovoltaic panels ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175737 | Acrylic film and acrylic backsheet prepared therefrom - An acrylic film including from 70% to 99%, by weight based on the weight of the film, of a certain multi-stage acrylic polymer and from 1% to 20%, by weight based on the weight of the film, pigment is provided. Also provided is a method for forming the acrylic film, a backsheet for a photovoltaic array that includes the acrylic film and a polyester layer, and a method for forming the backsheet. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175738 | HELIOSTAT AND SYSTEM - A solar heliostat and system are described with various characteristics particularly suitable for concentrating systems with a relatively large number of small heliostats. Other features contribute to high performance, low cost, high durability, and high temperature operation, such as desired for high efficiency thermal power generation. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175739 | Three-Dimensional Solar Energy Receiving Device - The solar energy receiving device is composed of a solar energy collector and a sunbeam guiding unit. The solar energy collector is formed by a bottom plate and four side walls, all of which are made by solar panels. The sunbeam guiding unit is disposed in or over the solar energy collector for reflecting or refracting the sunbeams to the bottom plate and the side walls. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175740 | SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH END MODIFICATIONS - In one embodiment, a concentrating solar energy collector, which tracks movements of the sun along one axis has a reflective trough, at least one solar receiver mounted above the reflective trough and configured so that incident sunlight striking the reflective trough is directed toward the at least one solar receiver, and a reflector extender coupled to a first end of the reflective trough and configured to capture and direct incident sunlight towards the at least one solar receiver. In another embodiment, one or more extended end reflectors is attached with a reflective trough of a solar energy collector. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175741 | Dual Axis Sun-Tracking Solar Panel Array - Apparatuses are disclosed for adjusting the position of the photovoltaic panels. The adjustments of the photovoltaic panels can be performed in two axes: pivot and tilt. The photovoltaic panels can be pivotably mounted along the longitudinal axis of rotatable frames. The substantially parallel photovoltaic panels in a frame can be simultaneously pivoted by a pivoting drive mechanism attached to the frame. Multiple tiltable frames can be arranged in parallel to each other, thus creating a 2-D matrix of the photovoltaic panels. The tiltable frames can be supported by an elevated structure permitting the unobstructed rotation of both the frames and the panels inside the frames. A controller can synchronize the tilt and pivot, such that the combined rotation of the photovoltaic panels results in the photovoltaic panels of the entire array being substantially perpendicular to the incident solar radiation. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175742 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES HAVING A POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE BACKSHEET - The invention relates to a photovoltaic module for capturing and using solar radiation having as a backsheet a composition containing polyvinylidene fluoride. The polyvinylidene fluoride backsheet layer is exposed to the environment and provides chemical resistance, low water vapor transmission, electrical insulation, and UV light protection. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175743 | RELIABLE THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE STRUCTURES - The inventions described herein generally relate to photovoltaic or solar module design and fabrication and, more particularly, to modules utilizing thin film solar cells. In one aspect is described a solar module and method of making the same that has a shield material that is both an electrical insulator and a moisture barrier provided at a location corresponding to at least one hole that is used to route a wiring member, such that the shield material seals the at least one hole against moisture entering into the internal space and electrically insulates the wires of the wiring member from the at least one metallic layer of the back protective sheet. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175744 | DIFFUSING AGENT COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING IMPURITY DIFFUSION LAYER, AND SOLAR BATTERY - A diffusing agent composition is used for ink-jet printing and contains a P-type impurity-diffusing component (A), a water-soluble polymer compound (B) having an alcoholic hydroxyl group, and a solvent (C) containing an organic solvent having a surface tension of at most about 30 mN/m. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175745 | SURFACE PLASMON-ENHANCED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Photovoltaic devices are driven by intense photoemission of “hot” electrons from a suitable nanostructured metal. The metal should be an electron source with surface plasmon resonance within the visible and near-visible spectrum range (near IR to near UV (about 300 to 1000 nm)). Suitable metals include silver, gold, copper and alloys of silver, gold and copper with each other. Silver is particularly preferred for its advantageous opto-electronic properties in the near UV and visible spectrum range, relatively low cost, and simplicity of processing. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175746 | TANDEM SOLAR CELL - This application is related to a tandem solar cell device including a substrate, a first tunnel junction formed on the substrate, and a first p-n junction formed on the first tunnel junction wherein the first tunnel junction including a heavily doped n-type layer and an alloy layer wherein the alloy layer having an element with atomic number larger than that of Gallium. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175747 | Multilayer photovoltaic electric energy generating compound and process for its preparation and application - A multilayer photovoltaic compound to be applied to outer surfaces of any movable and/or stationary support for absorption and conversion of light radiation into electrical energy comprising, in the following order, at least one first layer ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100175748 | NANOWIRE MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a substrate layer and a plurality of nanowires grown outwardly from the substrate layer, at least two of the nanowires including a plurality of sub-cells. The solar cell also includes one or more light guiding layers formed of a transparent, light scattering material and filling the area between the plurality of nanowires. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175749 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING METAL ELECTRODE LAYER TO BE USED IN THE SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes: a first electrode layer formed on a substrate; a generating layer formed on the first electrode layer; and a second electrode layer formed on the generating layer, at least one of the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer being a metal electrode layer having optical transparency, the metal electrode layer having a plurality of openings that penetrate through the metal electrode layer. The metal electrode layer includes metal parts, any two metal parts of the metal electrode layer continues to each other without a cut portion, the metal electrode layer has a film thickness in the range of 10 nm to 200 nm, and sizes of the openings are equal to or smaller than ½ of the wavelength of light to be used for generating electricity. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175750 | ENHANCED EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELLS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Enhanced efficiency solar cells and methods of manufacture of such cells are described herein. In an illustrative example, the solar cell includes at least one or more collector lens bars each of which extend on sides of front contacts and positioned over a respective active area of one or more active areas in such as position as to guide light onto the one or more active areas. A protective layer covers the at least one or more collector lens bars. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175751 | Dilute Group III-V Nitride Intermediate Band Solar Cells with Contact Blocking Layers - An intermediate band solar cell (IBSC) is provided including a p-n junction based on dilute III-V nitride materials and a pair of contact blocking layers positioned on opposite surfaces of the p-n junction for electrically isolating the intermediate band of the p-n junction by blocking the charge transport in the intermediate band without affecting the electron and hole collection efficiency of the p-n junction, thereby increasing open circuit voltage (V | 2010-07-15 |
20100175752 | High-Efficiency Thin-Film Solar Cells - A three-dimensional solar cell comprising a semiconductor substrate with an inverted pyramidal cavity, emitter metallization regions on ridges on the surface of the semiconductor substrate which define an opening of the inverted pyramidal cavity, and base metallization regions on a region which form the apex of the inverted pyramidal cavity. A method for fabricating a three-dimensional thin-film solar cell from an inverted pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film silicon substrate by doping ridges on the surface of the semiconductor substrate which define an opening of an inverted pyramidal cavity on the substrate to form an emitter region, and doping a region which forms the apex of the inverted pyramidal cavity to form a base region. Adding a surface passivation layer to the surface of the substrate. Selectively etching the passivation layer from the emitter region and base region. Then concurrently metallizing the emitter region and base region. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175753 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a solar cell module including: a solar cell element; a wiring which is connected to the solar cell element; a cover member which is disposed around the solar cell element; a protective resin which seals a space between the solar cell element and the cover member; a hole portion which is formed to the cover member, the wiring being ejected to an external portion via the hole portion; a terminal portion which is provided at an external portion of the cover member, the wiring being connected to the terminal portion; and an adsorbent which is provided on a surface of the wiring and absorbs water. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175754 | PASTE FOR SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES, METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES, AND THE SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is an electrically conducting paste comprising a silver powder, a glass frit, a resin binder and a sintering inhibitor. The paste is used in the manufacture of solar cell electrodes by applying the electrically conducting paste to a substrate and then firing of the coated substrate. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175755 | COPPER DELAFOSSITE TRANSPARENT P-TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM DEVICES - Methods for fabrication of copper delafossite materials include a low temperature sol-gel process for synthesizing CuBO | 2010-07-15 |
20100175756 | Method For Bonding Of Concentrating Photovoltaic Receiver Module To Heat Sink Using Foil And Solder - A method for bonding a concentrating photovoltaic receiver module to a heat sink using a reactive multilayer foil as a local heat source, together with layers of solder, to provide a high thermal conductivity interface with long term reliability and ease of assembly. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175757 | WATER DELIVERY DEVICES - An adaptor for a water delivery device to reduce water wastage, wherein movement of a plunger over a first part of its stroke is controlled by an air flow control valve to provide a predetermined volume of water and movement over a second part of the stroke is substantially instantaneous such that water is not supplied for a significant length of time at a water flow rate that is not useful. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175758 | SYSTEM AND METHODS TO CONTROL A PROCESS - A system comprising a system comprising a valve; a controller adapted to actuate the valve; a pressurized source connected to the valve; a hose and nozzle assembly connected to the pressurized source through the valve; and a switch connected to the nozzle assembly; wherein a flow from the pressurized source to the nozzle may be interrupted by the valve and by the nozzle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175759 | METHOD OF ADJUSTING NOZZLE CLEARANCE OF LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS, AND LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS - A method of adjusting a clearance between a nozzle and a work to a desired value in a liquid application apparatus wherein a liquid discharged from the nozzle is applied to the work, comprises (a) a distance measurement step of measuring, by using a non-contact distance sensor positioned in parallel with the nozzle, a distance from the non-contact distance sensor to a reference surface of a contact detection sensor detecting a contact of the nozzle front end with the reference surface opposite to the nozzle front end, (b) a nozzle contacting step of making contacts with the nozzle front end and the reference surface of the contact detection sensor to obtain a positional information of the nozzle, (c) a distance measurement step of measuring, by the non-contact distance sensor, a distance from the non-contact distance sensor to the work before applying the liquid to the work, and (d) a step of adjusting a nozzle clearance to a desired value based on the relative positional information between the nozzle and the non-contact distance sensor determined by the distance measurement step (a) and the nozzle contacting step (b), and the distance determined by the distance measurement step (c), thereby to enable the nozzle clearance adjustment based on accurate information of the relative position between the nozzle and the non-contact distance sensor in the nozzle clearance direction, which is less influenced by the work's windings, heaves or others. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175760 | FLOAT VALVE - A float valve is mounted within the ullage of a liquid storage tank and is fitted to a lower end of a vapour vent line. The float valve includes a generally tubular vent body having an opening arrangement which allows vapour to escape from the tank into the vent line, and a float assembly which undergoes damped upward movement in response to the liquid level within the tank exceeding a threshold level. The float assembly comprises a sleeve and a float arrangement separated from each other by an adjustable distance. In this way, the volume of liquid required in the tank to make the float assembly move upward can be changed. The float valve may include a relief valve or a plug with a bleed orifice to permit vapour flow from the tank to the vapour vent line in the event that the pressure within the tank exceeds a predetermined value. | 2010-07-15 |
20100175761 | Mounting plate - A mounting plate | 2010-07-15 |